Toronto shooter identified, family claims son plagued by “severe mental challenges”

Toronto, July 23 (IBNS): Ontario police watchdog Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has identified the man behind yesterday’s shooting rampage as Faisal Hussain, 29, media reports said.

Canada: Nine injured in Toronto shooting, shooter dead

Toronto, July 23 (IBNS): At least nine people were left injured as they were shot by a gunman in Canada's Toronto city on Sunday, media reports said on Monday.

Canada: Multiple people shot outside Toronto restaurant

Toronto, July 23 (IBNS): Several people were shot outside a restaurant in the Canadian city of Toronto on Monday, media reports said.

Thousands pay tribute to Toronto van attack victims, gather at vigil in show of solidarity

Toronto, Apr 29 (IBNS): Thousands, including Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, banded together today at Mel Lastman Square here in an overwhelming show of support to the vigil organized to pay tribute to the victims of Monday’s van attack.

Funds for Toronto victims surpass $1 million

Toronto, Apr 27 (IBNS): The #TorontoStrong Fund, established in response to Monday’s horrific van attack, has surpassed $1 million in donations, media reports said.

US leaders condole loss of lives in Toronto van attack

New York/Washington/Toronto, Apr 24 (IBNS): The United States (US) on Tuesday stood beside people of Canada at a time the country witnessed a massacre as a white van mounted the kerb and struck several pedestrians in Toronto city on Monday, killing at least 10 people.