Children Unprotected In Back Seats Across BC
Vancouver report highlights alarming child safety gaps in British Columbia. Dr Norman Hamilton cites that many youngsters under six ride unbuckled while adults show higher seat belt use. Insurance Corp study finds only 16 percent of children are properly restrained. Transport Canada notes about 70 child deaths yearly nationwide. 3 700 injuries with lifelong impact. Experts urge stronger laws and awareness to boost restraint adoption. John Lawson of Transport Canada warns belt legislation varies by province.
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Flyers capture SPHL championship in Fort St. John
Flyers defeated Spirit River Rangers 7-4 Sunday to win their third straight South Peace Hockey League playoff title, taking the series four games to one. Captain Gary Alexander starred, with help from Gary Ford and coach Paul Leriger as over 1,200 fans watched at North Peace Rec Centre.
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Sandberg wins Nordic combined World Cup in Prague style event
Tom Sandberg of Norway claimed the Nordic combined World Cup title after finishing second in the 15-kilometer cross country leg, anchoring Norway to the team title and confirming his status as individual world champion. He ends the season with 103 points, ahead of East Germany and West German rivals. Norway leads the team standings with 401 points ahead of the Soviet Union and Germany.
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