Toronto Grapples With Senseless Violence

TUNE INTO THE TOWN: TORONTO GRAPPLES WITH SENSELESS VIOLENCE  Libby Znaimer is joined by Jon Burnside, City Councillor for Ward 16 (Don Valley East) and former Toronto City Councillors Karen Stintz and Rob Davis.  Our panel reacts to the senseless violence in our city as of late including an 8-year-old boy who was shot dead by a stray bullet while he was in his bed in his North York home. And, Karen describes Toronto as a "sucker city". Listen in to hear what she had to say.  A LINDSAY MAN IS BEING CRIMINALLY CHARGED FOR ALLEGEDLY ASSAULTING AN INTRUDER WHO BROKE INTO HIS HOME Libby Znaimer is now joined byJoseph Neuberger, Criminal Defence Lawyer with Neuberger and Partners LLP. A Lindsay man is being criminally charged for defending himself against an intruder who broke into his home earlier this week. Plenty of listeners called into the show today for reaction. And, we ask Joseph about what the laws say about self defence. IT'S NATIONAL SENIOR CITIZENS DAY Libby Znaimer is joined by Anthony Quinn, President of CARP. Today marks National Senior Citizens Day--a concept that was introduced by U.S. President Ronald Reagan in the States. Meanwhile, while he was PM...Stephen Harper made October 1st National Seniors Day which CARP has made a nation-wide day of action. Anthony joins us to discuss. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!