Toronto police chief says recent string of gun violence in city related to street gangs
Over the August long weekend, 17 people were injured in 14 separate shootings, including five hurt in a nightclub shooting. Continue reading
Shootings
Suspects sought after man seriously injured in Danforth-area shooting
The shooting was one of at least two others in the city overnight. Continue reading
Crown prosecutor rejects plea attempt as trial begins for accused Mac’s murderer
Steinhauer is one of three people accused of robbing and murdering two Mac’s clerks on Dec. 18, 2015. Continue reading
Hamilton police chief cites ‘lack of evidence’ for few charges in city’s shooting incidents
So far, only eight total charges have been laid in 20 reported shootings for 2019. Continue reading
Calgary’s front-line health workers rally for tougher gun laws
By Jill Croteau Reporter
Calgary front-line health care workers rallied for tougher gun control laws on Wednesday. They joined others across the country to push the federal government to support Bill C-71. Continue reading
Health-care professionals rally throughout Canada for ‘national day of action’ on gun control
“Make no mistake – Canada needs stronger gun laws and we have a way to go to catch up the rest of the world,” Dr. Najma Ahmed said. Continue reading
Prayers, tears in Kelowna following New Zealand mosque shootings
By Kelly Hayes Video Journalist
There were prayers and tears at the Kelowna Islamic Centre Friday with the massacre in New Zealand fresh on the minds of worshipers. Leaders say this was more than an attack on Muslims. Continue reading
‘Suffering of humans is a universal pain’: N.B. Muslims mourn New Zealand mosque shooting victims
By Andrew Cromwell Digital Broadcast Journalist
Saint John police present at local mosque during Friday afternoon prayers Continue reading
Hamilton police create gun violence task force in response to shooting increase
Hamilton police have established a new gun violence task force following an increase in shootings in the city. Continue reading
Hamilton police introduce measures in response to spike in shootings
There have been eight shootings in the city since the beginning of January compared to three during the same time in 2018. Continue reading