Toronto Van Attack

• Parents, siblings, friends: Remembering the lives lost in the Toronto van attack

  Here's a look at the lives that were lost, based on interviews with family and friends and victim impact statements filed in court.

  Canada

  Jun 20
  
• ‘Elephant in the room’: Judge addresses impact of supreme court ruling in Toronto van attack case

  Before sentencing the man responsible for Toronto's deadly van attack to life in prison, the judge presiding over the case took a moment to address ``the elephant in the room.''

  Crime

  Jun 14
  
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• Toronto van attacker sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 25 years

  The man responsible for Toronto's deadly van attack has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 25 years.

  Crime

  Jun 13
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• Toronto van attack victims, family ready themselves for sentencing hearing

  Eleven people died and 15 others were injured after a man in a rental van went on a rampage along Toronto's busy Yonge Street on April 23, 2018.

  Canada

  Jun 12
• 4 years on Toronto mourns victims of deadly Yonge Street van attack

  The lights in front of Toronto City Hall will be dimmed Saturday in recognition of the tragic anniversary.

  Canada

  Apr 23
• ‘We just don’t matter,’ victim of Toronto van attack says of justice system

  In March 2021, a judge found Alek Minassian guilty of 10 counts of first-degree murder and 16 counts of attempted murder.

  Crime

  Apr 23
• Toronto’s commemoration of fatal van attack to be held virtually again

  The Yonge Street Tragedy Commemoration Committee says there will be a broadcast at 1:15 p.m. on April 23.

  Crime

  Apr 14
• Sentencing for Toronto van attacker delayed as court waits for key decision on another case

  Court says it will wait until the Supreme Court hears an appeal in the Alexander Bissonnette case about sentencing rules on multiple murders that allow sentences to be consecutive.

  Crime

  Jan 10
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• ‘She never complained’: Toronto woman’s life cut short by van attack

  "I miss my best friend," Azeb Tesfamariam said through tears. "She should still be here with me."

  Canada

  Nov 17, 2021
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• Death toll rises from 2018 Toronto van attack after victim dies in hospital: police

  A woman who was severely injured in the 2018 Toronto van attack and has remained in hospital ever since has died, Toronto police say.

  Crime

  Nov 11, 2021