West Shore Mounties say a cyclist was seriously injured after a crash involving a vehicle in View Royal.
Police say officers responded to the scene yesterday around 4:45 P-M and found the 55-year-old cyclist with life-threatening injuries.
He was transported to the hospital, while the 21-year-old driver remained at the scene and was co-operative with police.
The R-C-M-P say the cause of the crash is still under investigation, but alcohol impairment has been ruled out for the driver.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is denouncing a protest outside a Toronto hospital as a "reprehensible" display of antisemitism as police say they are investigating several incidents that took place during the demonstration.
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