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Minivan-Wheelchair Collision Claims Life Of Harriston Man

A Harriston man died Wednesday in hospital, three days after being injured in a collision involving his wheelchair and a minivan.

Normand Belair, 55, was crossing the intersection of Elora St. S and Yonge St. in Harriston Sunday evening in his wheelchair, when he was hit by a minivan.

He was treated in a local hospital and then airlifted to London with serious injuries. He passed away in hospital on Wednesday.

Wellington County OPP continue their investigation and are asking any witnesses to contact them.

The driver of the minivan, a 69-year-old Harrison woman, was not injured.

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Owen Sound Library session gets cyclists ready to roll

Dust off those handlebars and pump up those tires because cycling season is officially upon us! If your trusty two-wheeler is looking a bit more "rusty" than "ready," the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library has just the thing to get you back on the road safely.