by Cristina Howorun
Last Updated Apr 27, 2021 at 7:12 am EDT
Summary
In the aftermath of the Nova Scotia mass shooting, the federal government banned more than 1,500 guns through regulation
Critics say bans are futile as the majority of guns are smuggled in from the United States
Safe community advocates say its up to communities to develop solutions, not have programs thrust upon them
As part of an original Citytv documentary,
VeraCity: The Gun Chase, reporter Cristina Howorun examines the causes behind and source of Toronto’s gun problem and the impact the violence has on victims and their families. Below is the final story in our five-part news series. Bookmark this page to read and watch the other stories.
by Cristina Howorun
Summary
While getting a gun legally can take months, finding a gun on the streets can take mere hours
In 2020, approximately 85 per cent of all handguns seized by Toronto police were tracked back to the U.S.
5 of the top source states for crime guns into Ontario intersect Interstate 75 - route many Canadians take to Florida
As part of an original Citytv documentary, Veracity: The Gun Chase, reporter Cristina Howorun examines the causes behind and source of Toronto’s gun problem and the impact the violence has on victims and their families. Below is the fourth of five stories in our news series. Bookmark this page to read and watch the other stories.
by Cristina Howorun
Summary
Dozens of the shootings on Toronto’s streets can be linked directly back to social media feuds between competing gangs
Experts say they are doing it for a currency that can’t be spent street cred
Local police forces are routinely monitoring known accounts and social spaces for threats
As part of an original Citytv documentary, VeraCity: The Gun Chase, reporter Cristina Howorun examines the causes behind and source of Toronto’s gun problem and the impact the violence has on victims and their families. Below is the second of five stories in our news series. Bookmark this page to read and watch the other stories.