Mayor Tory, Premier Wynne to attend vigil for victims of Toronto van attack

Premier Kathleen Wynne and Mayor John Tory plan to attend the event (Photo: Kathleen Wynne/Facebook)

TORONTO — The city of Toronto will hold a vigil this evening for the victims of Monday’s deadly van attack in North York that killed 10 people and injured 16.

Premier Kathleen Wynne and Mayor John Tory plan to attend the event, which will be held at Mel Lastman Square near the site of the attack beginning at 7 p.m.

Sections of Yonge Street will also be shutdown as attendees take part in what’s being billed as a walk of “healing and solidarity” before the vigil.

Tory tweeted about the event on Saturday, saying it will be a chance for Toronto to show the world how it responds to tragedy.

Organizers are urging attendees to use public transportation, as road closures and limited parking may cause problems for drivers.

Police recently released the identities of all 10 people who died in the incident.