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The Sunday Seven: Mayor looks to pause installation of new bike lanes

Other stories of the week include coroner’s inquest into fatal police shooting of Fergus man, Guelphites named to Order of Canada, and more
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Low-level bollards separate bike lanes from vehicle traffic along areas of Scottsdale Drive.

Fergus man's death by police could have been prevented: inquest

There were 15 jury recommendations resulting from the inquest into the death of Mathias Bunyan, including that OPP officers be instructed on the risks of using pepper spray on people in crisis and analyzing the body-worn camera footage from the fatal interaction to be used to inform training on conflict de-escalation. READ FULL STORY HERE

Mayor looks to pause new bike lane installation

Mayor Cam Guthrie intends to bring forward a motion to council advocating for the pause after hearing “a lot of feedback” about recently installed bike lanes on Silvercreek Parkway and Scottsdale Drive. READ FULL STORY HERE

A look inside Norfolk Manor's housing-focused shelter

Less than a month ago, Danielle was living in the encampment in St. George’s Square with her dog, Lexi. Now, she’s about to move into an apartment for the first time in two years. READ FULL STORY HERE

Assault charge laid against visiting hockey coach after Elora incident

An incident at a recent Elora Rocks game has resulted in a police charge. Initial reports state the Stratford Fighting Irish’s bench boss became involved in an altercation with Elora Rocks president. READ FULL STORY HERE

$11.5M lawsuit claims landlords were ‘negligent’ in fatal house fire

A fatal fire in Guelph earlier this year, one the city's fire chief used as an example to tell residents to "wake up" on the need for working smoke alarms, is now at the heart of an $11.5 million lawsuit. READ FULL STORY HERE

Three Guelphites appointed to Order of Canada

Three Guelphites have been appointed to the Order of Canada for their work in research and philanthropy – Louise MacCallum and Michael Barnstijn, as well as Carlton Gyles. READ FULL STORY HERE

U of G Dressage Team ‘dances’ with horses

The discipline of dressage is often described as ballet on horseback. 

Considered to be the most artistic equestrian sport, a team of students at the University of Guelph knows well of the special bond between horse and rider as they perform a series of synchronized and precise movements. READ FULL STORY HER


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