Tory calls for speedy investigations into crane collapses
Tory calls for speedy investigations into crane collapses
TORONTO — The mayor of Toronto is calling for a speedy investigation into the cause of a crane collapse in the city's downtown - the second such incident in less than a month. Toronto Mayor John Tory says that while he's thankful nobody was seriously inj...
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Your top DCN headlines: Aug. 3 to 7
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Tory calls for speedy investigations into crane collapses
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UPDATE: Mechanical failure caused Toronto crane collapse, reports Daniels
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