Photo in the Province for SlowDownDundas day
- Sept. 22, 2004 [PDF]
Links to the on-line Courier for SlowDownDundas days
Photos: Slow Down Dundas days
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Traffic backed up over three blocks from Nanaimo!! |
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A busy intersection at Penticton and Dundas. |
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The Crossing Knight holding back the forces of auto.... MLA Shane Simpson crosses safely with residents and school children. |
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A busy Friday morning in September, 2006. |
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Traffic pixies crouch below the neighbourhood mushroom. |
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Traffic was heavy enough to require a Crossing Knight (a regular crossing guard just wouldn't do). |
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The Prince of Dundas lent his presence to the occasion, handing out water bottles to motorists. |
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Local drummers provided a steady beat for poi spinners and other performers. |
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The Knight steps in to ward off overzealous drivers as the traffic dummies from Laughing Bean cafe guard the crosswalk. |
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The Prince offering his thanks (and water) to patient travellers. |
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Cate Jones from Joy McPhail's office with City Councillor Anne Roberts and a Hastings Community Police Volunteer |
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Crowds of supporters on both sides of the road peaked just before school started at 09:00. |
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Occasional line-ups illustrated the challenge that children (and parents) encounter crossing this street daily. |
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A taller-than-average crossing guard makes a big impression. |
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A friendly motorist helping spread the word. |
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MLA Joy MacPhail (pretty in pink) talks with concerned parents. |
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The Knights Exmedia - protecting children at cross walks since 1104 AD. |
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An event organizer speaking with Fairchild Television, ( as well as CTV, BCTV, CBC Radio, and The Courier newspaper). |
