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Duly Quoted: Bill Blair

Police chief says we need to start intervening much earlier in kids' lives if we want to tackle the causes of gang violence.

By Hamutal Dotan Aug. 1st, 3:30 pm

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Duly Quoted: Michael Thompson

The Scarborough councillor writes about the community he loves, and represents at City Hall, in the wake of recent gun violence.

By Hamutal Dotan Jul. 26th, 11:45 am

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Caribbean Carnival Parade Spectators Will Be Searched for Weapons

If you plan to sit on the bleachers this year, prepare to have your bag checked.

By Steve Kupferman Jul. 25th, 11:15 am

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Duly Quoted: Rob Ford

"I think $5 million would hire a lot of officers and it would make this city a lot safer. We would get these guns and gangs off our streets."

By Hamutal Dotan Jul. 23rd, 1:00 pm

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Dare We Assign a Human Face to Gun Crime?

Denying the perpetrators their humanity may comfort us, but it won't address the causes of violence.

By Desmond Cole Jul. 20th, 5:00 pm

Arrests Made in Danzig Street and Emmett Avenue Shootings

One man charged with reckless discharge of a firearm in connection with Monday night's shooting, another with first degree murder in Tuesday's shooting.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photo by Christopher DrostJul. 19th, 5:32 pm

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Duly Quoted: Adam Vaughan and Rob Ford

Dueling views on how to combat gun violence in Toronto.

By Hamutal Dotan Jul. 19th, 4:00 pm

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Duly Quoted: Rob Ford

Mayor responds to Danzig Street shooting: "We must use every legal means to make life for these thugs miserable, to put them behind bars, or to run them out of town. We will not rest until being a gang member is a miserable, undesirable life."

By Hamutal Dotan Jul. 17th, 6:24 pm

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Police Chief Provides Updates on Danzig Shooting

"Strong indications" that gangs may have been involved in last night's shooting, which left two dead and another 21 injured.

By Hamutal Dotan Jul. 17th, 12:06 pm

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More Details Emerge in Arrest for Yonge and Gould Arson

Convicted arsonist charged with January 2011 blaze.

By Chris Dart • Photos by Christopher DrostJul. 16th, 5:59 pm

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Arrest Made in Yonge and Gould Arson Case

Police make arrest in relation to the suspicious 2011 fire at the site of the old Empress Hotel.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photo by Christopher DrostJul. 16th, 3:10 pm

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Little Italy Shooting Leaves One Dead, One Injured

Incident in the middle of a busy Sicilian Sidewalk Café as fans gathered to watch a soccer game.

By Hamutal Dotan Jun. 18th, 4:42 pm

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“A City Divided” is a City Susceptible To Gun Violence

A vigil for the Eaton Centre shooting brings out passionate pleas for support for low-income neighborhoods in Toronto.

By Bronwyn Kienapple Jun. 12th, 10:00 am

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More Eaton Centre Shooting Details Surface

What we've learned since Saturday.

By Steve Kupferman • Photo by Christopher DrostJun. 4th, 3:10 pm

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Bill Blair’s Message to Toronto About the G20

The full text of Chief William Blair's statement regarding OIPRD's G20 report.

By Hamutal Dotan May. 18th, 1:33 pm

Historicist: How (Not) to Marry a Millionaire

That time Toronto police shut down professional matchmaker Nelle Brooke Stull.

By David Wencer • Illustration by Jeremy KaiApr. 28th, 12:15 pm

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Arson Charge Laid in Burning of the High Park Castle Playground

Beloved turrets set on fire last weekend.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photo by Christopher DrostMar. 24th, 1:06 pm

Police Officer Charged with Murder

By Hamutal Dotan Feb. 23rd, 10:30 am

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