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Snow geese were spotted gathering in a field just north of Tsawwassen Mills Monday.
Local girl is Champion Child
Tsawwassen’s Taylin McGill to be ambassador for BC Children’s Hospital IAN JACQUES
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Taylin McGill and her Tsawwassen family know all too well the impacts that BC Children’s Hospital can have on people’s lives. That’s why when Taylin was recently selected to be the
2017 Champion Child for BC Children’s Hospital, they were honoured to give back to the organization that has done so much for them. “We are still flying high from the news,” said Taylin’s mom Erin McGill. “The people there are incredible. There is just a feeling of love, comfort and sup-
port. It is not a scary place — you know there are going to help you.” As a newborn, Taylin was diagnosed with salmonella bacterial meningitis — a very rare and serious infection in the brain. It caused swelling in her brain that led to her suffering from severe seizures. By
age seven, Taylin endured her 14th brain surgery. In 14 years, it is estimated that hundreds of people at BC Children’s Hospital — from pediatric specialists to housekeeping — have been part of Taylin’s journey in providing care to manage and overcome her health challenges. TAYLIN: see Page 4
Delta Police are seeking witnesses following a Friday morning accident that killed an elderly South Delta man. Police were called to the accident scene in Tsawwassen just after 7 a.m. on Nov. 4. The collision occurred at 16th Ave. and 56th Street. “An older male was crossing 56th Street from east to west at 16th Avenue in the crosswalk when he was struck by an SUV making a left turn from 16th Avenue to 56th Street northbound,” said Sharlene Brooks, Public Affairs Coordinator with Delta Police. “Sadly, the elderly male pedestrian has succumbed to the injuries he sustained as a result of the collision.” Brooks said police would not be releasing the man’s name out or respect for the privacy of his family who are working through this difficult time. Brooks said the driver of the SUV remained on scene and was cooperative with police. One lane of traffic was closed off for most of the morning to allow for the police investigation. Brooks said it is too soon to determine what if any charges will be considered. Delta Police ask anyone who may have witnessed the collision to call 604-946-4411 and speak with Const. Derek Gallamore. Please quote file No. 16-23253.
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