opinion

Many North American cities fell into a spiral of decline in the 1960s and 1970s when worries about crime and disorder took hold. They have bounced back, but what happened before could happen again.

A man is shot dead when masked thieves invade his home.

A gunfight breaks out near a high school, wounding a woman who is simply driving by.

A boy aged 12 is charged with attempted murder after a man is injured in a shooting.

An 11-year-old girl dies when a home goes up in flames. Investigators suspect arson.

A shocking series of violent events have unfolded in and around Toronto lately. Governments are scrambling to react. The sooner the better. The safety of the public is one of their most basic responsibilities. Many Canadians believe they are falling down on the job.

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