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Tory’s council inaugural guest to be Louise Russo

Mayor John Tory’s special guest at the inaugural meeting of Toronto City Council will be Louise Russo.

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Shooting victim Louise Russo, left, speaks with a student during a Walk Against Violence Everywhere event. - Staff photo/DAN PEARCE

Mayor John Tory’s special guest at the inaugural meeting of Toronto City Council will be Louise Russo.

Russo was hit by a stray bullet that shattered her spine during a North York shooting 2004. She created the charity W.A.V.E. (Working Against Violence Everyday). W.A.V.E. works to inspire youth and members of the community to come together and take a visible stand against violence in their communities.

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