Sunday, June 14, 2026
ADVT 
National

Toddler With Down Syndrome Models For British Retailer

The Canadian Press, 17 Mar, 2017 11:58 AM
    LONDON — A British clothing retailer is featuring a toddler girl with Down Syndrome as a model in its stores across the United Kingdom.
     
    Britain's ITV reports that Lily Beddall's picture is hanging on the walls of 217 Matalan locations in the U.K.
     
    Her mother, Vicki Beddall, took Lily to see her picture in one of the stores and posted the moment on Facebook . She writes that she's "proud of Lily and proud of what she has achieved." She adds, "no limits for our little girl."
     
    The company's marketing director, Simon Lee, tells The Associated Press "it was a joy to work with Lily" and that the company is thrilled to hear the family enjoyed seeing her photos in its stores.

    MORE National ARTICLES

    B.C. Ministry To Expand Metis Commission's Role Amid High-profile Toddler Case

    British Columbia will expand the role of its Metis representative in the child welfare system, amid criticism of the province's plan to adopt a Metis toddler to non-aboriginal parents in Ontario.

    B.C. Ministry To Expand Metis Commission's Role Amid High-profile Toddler Case

    Crown Says Rashida Samji, Former B.C. Notary Public, Deserves Eight Years In Prison For Ponzi Scheme

    Crown Says Rashida Samji, Former B.C. Notary Public, Deserves Eight Years In Prison For Ponzi Scheme
    Samji lied to close friends, a cousin and a former employee in her notary practice to collect investments ranging from $50,000 to $12 million.

    Crown Says Rashida Samji, Former B.C. Notary Public, Deserves Eight Years In Prison For Ponzi Scheme

    MLA Harry Bains Gets Nod To Seek 4th Term For NDP in Surrey-Newton

    MLA Harry Bains Gets Nod To Seek 4th Term For NDP in Surrey-Newton
    “The Christy Clark BC Liberals have failed Surrey-Newton.  The level of violence, and threats of violence, are frightening people,” Bains said. “

    MLA Harry Bains Gets Nod To Seek 4th Term For NDP in Surrey-Newton

    Newfoundland Radio Host Leaves Station After 'Disrespect' Of Woman On Twitter

    Newfoundland Radio Host Leaves Station After 'Disrespect' Of Woman On Twitter
    ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A Newfoundland radio station says it has parted ways with an announcer who told a young woman on Twitter that she should strip.

    Newfoundland Radio Host Leaves Station After 'Disrespect' Of Woman On Twitter

    Skier Caught In Small Avalanche Pushed Over Cliff Near Lake Louise

    Skier Caught In Small Avalanche Pushed Over Cliff Near Lake Louise
    LAKE LOUISE, Alta. — A skier has died after a small avalanche pushed him over a cliff near Lake Louise, Alta.

    Skier Caught In Small Avalanche Pushed Over Cliff Near Lake Louise

    New Brunswick Offering Free Second-language Training To Unemployed

    New Brunswick Offering Free Second-language Training To Unemployed
    FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government will spend up to $1 million to provide free second-language training for unemployed adults.

    New Brunswick Offering Free Second-language Training To Unemployed