Ceremonies, Vigils Planned in Toronto to Honour Victims of Deadly Van Attack

Police are seen near a damaged van in Toronto after a van mounted a sidewalk crashing into a number of pedestrians on April 23, 2018. Ceremonies and vigils are planned April 23, 2019 to honour those killed or injured in last year's deadly van attack in north Toronto. The Canadian Press/Aaron Vincent Elkaim

Toronto’s mayor says a deadly van attack that left the city grappling with grief a year ago also set off a wave of solidarity and support among its residents.

Hours before a ceremony to honour those hurt or killed in the April 23, 2018, attack, John Tory said he hopes the city will show the same strength and heart in the future, and not just in the face of tragedy.