WRPS to host Special Olympics Ontario 2020 Virtual Games
In the wake of the cancellation of the Special Olympics Ontario Provincial Spring Games due to the COVID-19 lockdown, Waterloo Regional Police are now partnering with Special Olympics Ontario to host Special Olympics Ontario 2020 Virtual Games.
The concept is a fun and interactive way for athletes to keep the spirit of Special Olympics alive by competing safely from their own homes. These Virtual Games do not work as a qualifier but as an opportunity to help connect athletes and coaches through virtual sports.
The athletes will be participating in various sports including basketball, powerlifting, rhythmic gymnastics, swimming and 10-pin bowling.
Between July 21 and 23,
■ 3:34 PM | Sometime overnight, an unlocked vehicle parked at a business on Industrial Crescent in St. Clements was entered by unknown suspect(s). Property belonging to the business was stolen. Some of the property has since been recovered. The investigation is ongoing.
Special Olympics Ontario will be hosting virtual online celebrations to acknowledge the athletes participation, and provide them the opportunity to connect virtually with fellow athletes.
“We are so excited to welcome the athletes to the first ever Special Olympics Ontario 2020 Virtual Games,” said Chief Bryan Larkin in a release. “We know that you
brought police to Lawrence Street and Nafziger Road in Wellesley. A vehicle stopped for a stop sign on Lawrence Road and then attempted to make a left turn onto Nafziger road. The vehicle making the left entered the intersection and was struck by a vehicle southbound on Nafziger Road. The driver of the turning vehicle was charged with ‘turn – not in safety.’
■ 8:11 PM |Waterloo Regional Police responded to the Woolwich Memorial Centre for a complaint about a group of people not following COVID-19 guidelines on group gatherings. A group of more than 10 individuals were playing soccer. The group was educated on the guidelines and advised that gatherings over 10 are not permitted at this time.
■ 8:30 PM | A 52-year-old Elora woman was charged with ‘impaired operation,’ ‘impaired operation - 80 plus (mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood)’ and ‘ prohibited driving’ after Wellington County OPP received a report of a possible impaired driving. Further information was received by police that the driver was no longer in the vehicle and was walking near Bissell Park. have continued to train in your own way during the past several months, and we can’t wait to watch and cheer you on as you showcase your talents on the virtual world stage.”
The Special Olympics Ontario Virtual Games are open to all Special Olympics athletes across North America. More information can be found at specialolympicsontario.com/virtualgames.
Officers located the driver and while speaking with them determined that their ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and they were placed under arrest. The accused was transported to a nearby OPP Operation Centre for further testing. The driver is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on Aug. 7.