‘Fictional Gotham City’: Concerns about Toronto’s spate of violence in public places
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‘Fictional Gotham City’: Concerns about Toronto’s spate of violence in public places
Description
July 10, 2023
Many people in Toronto are on edge after a series of violent attacks in public places, including a stray bullet that killed a mother of two, and the stabbing of a man inside a subway car. Jeff Semple reports on the recent incidents, and hears from people concerned about the city's safety, including an anti-violence advocate who used to be a gang leader.
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‘Fictional Gotham City’: Concerns about Toronto’s spate of violence in public places02:45 | July 10, 2023 -
2nd rescued Marineland beluga dies in Chicago aquarium01:52 | September 3, 2026 -
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6 Marineland beluga whales swimming in new U.S. homes02:05 | July 23, 2026 -
Gordie Howe bridge deal appears to contradict Carney02:12 | July 22, 2026 -
First Nations bear brunt of Ontario’s wildfire crisis02:06 | July 21, 2026 -
Ontario wildfires burn as Trump renews smoke complaints01:56 | July 20, 2026 -
What concessions did Canada make to U.S. to open Gordie Howe bridge?02:09 | July 16, 2026 -
Ontario wildfires: Doug Ford criticized for emergency preparedness01:51 | July 16, 2026 -
Ontario man facing over 100 charges in Philippines sex abuse case, 4 children rescued01:48 | July 15, 2026 -
Tracking Ontario’s poor air quality01:09 | July 15, 2026 -
Northwestern Ontario wildfires burn buildings, trigger evacuations02:00 | July 15, 2026 -
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Heat, air quality alerts for millions of Canadians02:03 | July 14, 2026 -
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Widespread backlash prompts Ford, Ontario government to sell $29M jet02:03 | April 20, 2026 -
Federal government, Ontario sign $8.8B deal to help boost housing sector01:54 | March 30, 2026 -
Ford government expands HST rebate on newly built Ontario homes02:07 | March 25, 2026 -
Severe winter weather hammers southern Ontario01:12 | February 18, 2026 -
Why is Trump threatening to block the Gordie Howe bridge from opening?02:15 | February 10, 2026 -
Trump’s Gordie Howe bridge threat ‘doesn’t make any sense’: Windsor mayor02:18 | February 10, 2026 -
Record winter storm buries Eastern Canada02:15 | January 26, 2026 -
Flights, schools cancelled in Toronto as ‘historic’ winter storm wallops Ontario03:45 | January 25, 2026 -
Snowstorms smother Eastern Canada, cause power outage01:42 | January 19, 2026 -
Parts of Ontario, Quebec digging out of severe snowstorm02:04 | January 15, 2026 -
‘People are frustrated’: First Nation leaders call for action amid Kashechewan’s water crisis01:54 | January 14, 2026 -
Winter storm smothers Ontario, Quebec02:15 | December 29, 2025 -
ICE taps Ontario firm for 20 armoured vehicles02:06 | December 3, 2025
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‘Fictional Gotham City’: Concerns about Toronto’s spate of violence in public places02:45 | July 10, 2023
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Gordie Howe bridge deal appears to contradict Carney02:12 | July 22, 2026
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First Nations bear brunt of Ontario’s wildfire crisis02:06 | July 21, 2026
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Ontario wildfires burn as Trump renews smoke complaints01:56 | July 20, 2026
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What concessions did Canada make to U.S. to open Gordie Howe bridge?02:09 | July 16, 2026
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Ontario wildfires: Doug Ford criticized for emergency preparedness01:51 | July 16, 2026
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Tracking Ontario’s poor air quality01:09 | July 15, 2026
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Northwestern Ontario wildfires burn buildings, trigger evacuations02:00 | July 15, 2026
-
Gordie Howe Bridge: How will profit-share deal work between Canada and U.S.?02:03 | July 14, 2026
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Heat, air quality alerts for millions of Canadians02:03 | July 14, 2026
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Ontario, Alberta push for 3,300 km east-west oil pipeline01:54 | July 6, 2026
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Pikangikum First Nation’s water crisis worsens01:43 | June 2, 2026
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Honda indefinitely suspends Ontario EV plant plan01:58 | May 14, 2026
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Why is Trump threatening to block the Gordie Howe bridge from opening?02:15 | February 10, 2026
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Snowstorms smother Eastern Canada, cause power outage01:42 | January 19, 2026
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Parts of Ontario, Quebec digging out of severe snowstorm02:04 | January 15, 2026
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‘People are frustrated’: First Nation leaders call for action amid Kashechewan’s water crisis01:54 | January 14, 2026
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Winter storm smothers Ontario, Quebec02:15 | December 29, 2025
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ICE taps Ontario firm for 20 armoured vehicles02:06 | December 3, 2025
‘Fictional Gotham City’: Concerns about Toronto’s spate of violence in public places
Description
July 10, 2023
Many people in Toronto are on edge after a series of violent attacks in public places, including a stray bullet that killed a mother of two, and the stabbing of a man inside a subway car. Jeff Semple reports on the recent incidents, and hears from people concerned about the city's safety, including an anti-violence advocate who used to be a gang leader.
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