School bus driver charged after 5 children hurt in Woodstock, Ont. rollover
Global News
A charge has been laid in a school bus rollover in rural southern Ontario that left five children injured.
A charge has been laid in a school bus rollover in rural southern Ontario that left five children injured.
The bus driver, a 34-year-old from Oxford County, was charged on Tuesday with careless driving causing bodily harm, Ontario Provincial Police said. The accused is set to appear in court in April.
Earlier in the day, OPP said officers responded to a report shortly after 8 a.m. of a school bus rolling over at Cuthbert Road and Dodge Line, south of Woodstock, Ont. They said the bus was carrying 40 children.
Police said one child was pinned beneath the bus and had to be airlifted to a hospital in London, while several others were taken to hospital by ambulance.
A spokesperson for the Ornge air ambulance service said the airlifted patient had critical injuries. Oxford County Paramedic Services said paramedics took six patients with minor injuries to area hospitals.
In a video posted on social media, police spokesperson Const. Randi Crawford said five students had been hurt, and their injuries had since been determined to be “minor in nature.”
“I can let you know that all the students are OK,” she said.
In a similar video earlier Tuesday, Sgt. Ed Sanchuk said all parents and caregivers of the students on the bus had been told about the crash.
Erin McQueen believes her tools were stolen on Nov.16 while her truck was parked in Kelowna near Ellis Street and Clement Avenue.
"I am fighting for my daughter." How one Regina family is looking to the community to help raise money for a potentially live saving trip to the United States.
Kingston hosts the 59th Vanier Cup, featuring Laval vs. Laurier, promising excitement, economic impact, and family-friendly events. Full details on the big game.
Saskatchewan has been battling an increase in overdoses for many years. But based on recent data, Saskatchewan’s response to drug toxicity may be working.
A council representing Montreal and the suburban municipalities will vote on whether to stop the practice in the six West Island suburbs that treat their water with fluoride.
Trudeau said he would prefer the North American free trade agreement to remain in place, but that Ottawa was 'leaving all doors open' to secure Canadian interests.
The Florida Republican's announcement came one day after meeting with senators in an effort to win their support for his confirmation to lead the Justice Department.
Quebec's finance minister painted a positive picture of the province's finances, saying the province had a stronger-than-expected recovery from last year's economic slowdown.
Kingston ranks No. 2 in Canada for winter non-monogamy hot spots, reflecting its openness to alternative relationships.
Heffel Fine Art Auction House says “Masset, Q.C.I.” sold for $290,000 at its fall sale Wednesday night, above a presale estimate of $100,000 to $200,000.
Ed Hervey promised the turnaround began the second he was hired.