Who to blame for Toronto gun violence

I do care about dismantling transit routes that bring guns into Canada—a federal jurisdiction. So, nothing but blather from the municipal politicians, to-ing and fro-ing, demanding Ottawa do this and do that.

Shrines of flowers and stuffed animals are fine. A community wants to express its sorrow when tragedies strike, although we’ve become so cynical that small gestures are often ridiculed as shallow sentimentality, writes Rosie DiManno. Photograph courtesy of Tess Sison

Opinion

BY ROSIE DIMANNO

July 30, 2018

TORONTO—Thoughts and prayers are fine. Certainly can’t hurt. Shrines of flowers and stuffed animals are fine. A community wants to express its sorrow when tragedies strike, although we’ve become so cynical that small gestures are often ridiculed as shallow sentimentality. Programs to engage ...

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