
North Shore first responders take part in polar plunge for Special Olympics B.C.
Dozens of first responders on the North Shore plunged into the cold waters off Ambleside Beach on the morning of Feb. 19 to raise money for Special Olympics B.C. The funds will help athletes with intellectual disabilities access its programs. The CBC's Jessica Cheung has the details.

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