Queen West Safety Issues

A recent article published in The Toronto Star highlighted the concerns of both residents and business owners in the Queen West area about rising crime rates and the related safety issues. The article follows the stabbing death of St. Catherines resident Ross Hammond near Trinity-Bellwoods Park and ensuing media focus on panhandling. To see the original article, letters to the editor, and the response from Deputy Mayor Joe Pantalone, click on the links below:

• The Toronto Star - Queen West an area in decline
• Letter to the Editor - Councillor has been missing in action
• Letter to the Editor - Deputy Mayor 'sets the record straight'