The importance of empowering a community dealing with tragedy

The importance of empowering a community dealing with tragedy

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The Danforth mass shooting brings back painful memories of the North York van attack. BT"s Melanie Ng speaks with Lilly Cheng, co-founder of We Love Willowdale about the importance of empowering a community dealing with tragedy.

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