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The Sunday Seven: Guelph lawyer’s licence revoked, basilica spires not returning

Other top stories of the week include new speed camera placements, a workplace fatality and more
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A before and after look at the Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate in Guelph, with the iconic pinnacles atop the church were removed.

Law Society revokes longtime Guelph lawyer's licence to practice

A longtime Guelph lawyer is no longer allowed to practice law in Ontario, though he retired before that decision was made. A Law Society Tribunal revoked David Starr's licence after finding him responsible for professional misconduct including the sexual harassment of staff members and financial misdealings. READ THE FULL STORY HERE.

High cost means 'no plans to proceed' on restoring basilica pinnacles

The high cost to restore the tops of Guelph’s most famous landmark is just too much to move forward at this time, say officials. GuelphToday has confirmed the preliminary estimate to restore the pinnacles atop the Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate is about $7 million. READ THE FULL STORY HERE.

Friends mourn 'kind, gentle' Guelph man killed in workplace incident

Cameron Downey, a Guelph man who died while working in Mississauga, was an “incredibly friendly” person in The Ward. He was often a vendor at The Ward Night Market with his freeze dried sweets he called WTF (Woah That Froze) Candies. READ THE FULL STORY HERE.

Automated speed enforcement cameras to move on Nov. 1 

The city’s automated speed enforcement cameras are once again set to shift locations, following a three-month stint in their current spots. On Nov. 1, city officials will move the cameras to a different group of school zones. READ THE FULL STORY HERE.

'Ask For Angela:' New partnership provides crisis support for victims of gender-based violence

Victim Services Wellington has partnered with Loblaw Companies Ltd. to create crisis support for victims with the launch of 'Ask for Angela', a transformative program that helps to foster a safer, more inclusive community where everyone feels protected and supported. READ THE FULL STORY HERE.

Guelph shares its shots of the Northern Lights

Check out this selection of local photos of the Northern Lights. SEE THE PHOTOS HERE.


 

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