One day after the Yonge St. van attack that left 10 people dead and 14 injured, the former prime minister said despite the “sad” and “terrible” events, he was heartened by how Torontonians have reacted. Grits gathered Tuesday night for Economic Development Minister Steven Del Duca’s nomination meeting in the new riding of Vaughan-Woodbridge, where Chrétien struck a reflective tone. Emotions were high as about 1,000 Liberals rallied in Vaughan with former prime minister Jean Chrétien. At the packed Montecassino Place Banquet Hall, Del Duca urged attendees to “pause and reflect” on Monday’s horrific events. Despite public-opinion polls suggesting Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford could topple Premier Kathleen Wynne’s Liberals in the June 7 election, Del Duca implored supporters to work hard.

Source: thestar April 25, 2018 01:34 UTC