Safety for youngsters

THE BIG YELLOW BUS was featured prominently in Courtenay on Thursday morning as part of a safety program for local kindergarteners.

  • Aug. 23, 2012 5:00 p.m.
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THE BIG YELLOW BUS was featured prominently at the Driftwood Mall in Courtenay Thursday morning as part of a safety program for local kindergarteners. First Student Inc. and School District 71 gave students and parents the opportunity to climb aboard a bus

THE BIG YELLOW BUS was featured prominently at the Driftwood Mall in Courtenay Thursday morning as part of a safety program for local kindergarteners. First Student Inc. and School District 71 gave students and parents the opportunity to climb aboard a bus

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