City of Toronto begins process of replacing impromptu van attack memorials with permanent displays
Mayor John Tory was in attendance as the impromptu dedications left in the days after the April 23 attack were taken down. Continue reading
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Toronto van attack: memorials continue one month later
“It’s very important to show love to acts of hate.” Continue reading
Organization holds free workshop on First Aid, CPR in wake of Toronto van attack
Watching news of the deadly van attack in Toronto that killed 10 people and left 16 others injured devastated Aryan Sekhavati and Ashkon Pourheidary. Continue reading
U.S. issues security warning advising Americans to be alert for potential terror attacks
The U.S. issued alerts from its embassies in Ottawa, Quebec and Nova Scotia on Friday, warning of a potential terrorist attack targeting American citizens. Continue reading
‘How did I escape?’: Grandmother who survived Toronto van attack speaks out
Dina Risin, a grandmother who lives in North York, was one of 16 people injured in the attack that killed 10 others. Continue reading
Toronto van attack suspect charged with 3 more counts of attempted murder
Police have said eight women and two men died after Alek Minassian, 25, of Richmond Hill, Ont., allegedly drove a rental van down a busy sidewalk on April 23. Continue reading
Donald Trump mockingly suggests banning trucks, vans at NRA convention
“Lets ban immediately all trucks, all vans, maybe all cars. How about cars? Let’s not sell any more cars.” Continue reading
Toronto van attack prompts more permanent safety measures at Niagara Falls
By Jamie Mauracher Reporter
Just days after the deadly van attack in Toronto that left 10 people dead and 16 injured, the park decided it was time to make the protection permanent. Continue reading
First $500K of #TorontoStrong Fund to pay for funerals, support for Toronto van attack victims
“The initial $500,000 donation will be allocated towards the families’ funeral expenses, travel, accommodation and other immediate costs incurred following the tragedy,” the release continued. Continue reading
‘There’s a task to be done’: Toronto paramedics who responded to van attack reflect
The horrific van attack on Yonge Street that left 10 dead and 16 injured served as the ultimate test for how Toronto’s emergency crews respond to a mass casualty event. Continue reading
