Random violence on the transit system is pushing Toronto to the tipping point.
Sign up to receive daily headline news from Ottawa Citizen, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter. Postmedia Network Inc. | 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4 | 416-383-2300A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.
Zhang is well known in the underground. He and his cello even appear in the latest advertising campaign for the TTC, called Take the Better Way, but even Zhang, who has spent more time beneath the city’s streets than almost everyone, notices a different vibe.Article content “In my personal opinion they did this too late. They waited for all of these horrific incidents to happen before they acted on it. They should have acted on this 10 years ago.”A woman died after being set on fire on a bus. Another was stabbed to death. A man was shot dead outside a station. People have been pushed onto the tracks, passengers and staff have been stabbed, slashed, punched, chased, robbed, threatened with a syringe, and swarmed. There was a child abduction and muggings.
The announcement comes after an increased police budget has already been presented to the city, adding almost $50 million to the $1.16 billion. The TTC also wants more money for additional security. Toronto police’s internal crime data shows a slight rise in major crime in 2021 and 2022, but that was driven by a huge spike in auto thefts.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
'Toronto turning into Gotham city': How random violence is pushing Toronto to a tipping point'Toronto turning into Gotham city': Is rising random violence pushing Toronto to a tipping point?
Read more »
Toronto to provide additional TTC safety measures after series of violent attacks - Toronto | Globalnews.caThe city said it, and the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) 'continue to prioritize community safety on Toronto's transit system.'
Read more »
2 suspects break into Toronto residence, attacks tenant: policeToronto police are looking for two suspects after a violent home invasion in the east end that left a resident with serious injuries.
Read more »
Toronto law firm will defend anyone caught stealing food from grocery stores for freeCanadian shoppers may be more willing to admit that they've stolen from grocery stores lately, whether in defiance of corporate greedflation or out...
Read more »
Shawarma joint gets 8 infractions from Toronto health inspectorsA shawarma joint in Toronto was flagged by health inspectors this past week after they detected multiple infractions. Kebab House Turkish Shawarma...
Read more »
Toronto bakery permanently closing last remaining physical storefrontA Toronto bakery is permanently closing their only remaining physical storefront in favour of prioritizing their wholesale business. AG Macarons ha...
Read more »