Gord Martineau, the best tv news anchor Toronto ever had. To bad city tv after many years of bringing Toronto the news, they gave Gord the shaft. Not even a thank you, retirement sendoff. Ever since Gord retired. City News has become a laughing stock. Oh and moms in the city really miss him, especially mine😊
This was not the only time Toronto had riots like this, a similar disaster occured on September 2 1991, the final day of when the rides close down at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) and on December 31 1991 for Citytv's annual New Year's Eve Bash.
No it was because of the killings of Donaldson, Lawson, and Lawrence and the cops who killed them getting off without charges. It just happened around the same time.
I was also about a year old when that happened. I'm still confused about what this was about, but honestly, I don't think riots will work for someone's cause. Riots just cause more tension, and the innocent people who would suffer from them would be discourage to do anything to help those who started the riot.
You would have to be at least a teenager during those times to understand. The way that black people were policed was way different than the rest of society. When the Rodney King beating was video tapes it was as if was Toronto's cops beating one of our own.
@TheAlphaOmega wow! My comment hasn’t age well!! 😅 I was in my teens when I wrote that. I was living in a bubble thinking that we were in a post-racial society (the “I see no color” crowd). My perspective has changed over time; a key moment for me was when I saw how race riots were portrayed compare to sports riots. A Twitter user showed that anti-black racism protesters were portrayed as thugs where as (predominantly white) sports rioters were portrayed as “passionate fans”.
The rioters were not for the most part, protesters, just hooligans looking for an excuse just like they did in Montreal when the Habs beat the Bruins. They actually tried to start more riots the next 2 nights.
Ah the good old days! I was a Metro copper working that night. A "city wide assist" call went out and every available unit in the city headed down to 52 Division for this. Good times! I was standing right beside the Molotov Cocktail that was thrown. Duty Inspector Bob Molyneux was on scene, and put a stop to this rampage (if you know what I mean) Different times, different tactics.A fun night was had by all!!
I think this anarchy must have been from the Rodney King Verdict in Los Angles U.S.A. back in 1992. Imagine being in Los Angles they had even more anarchy then we had in Toronto.
My relatives in Toronto said that the people rioted out of worldwide reaction or to give reason that they didn't want what happened in LA to happen in Canada.
Usually when criminals are arested they will be wearing handcuffs, but this time a group were arrested why don't the police put on the handcuffs to anyone?
I was there at young and bloor close to the gun shop..there was a big ass policeman standing in front with a riffle..nobody would dare try anything with him..also saw the mounties riding down young...I went after work to have a look ..I went alone as a young white guy....everybody was extremely nice to me no problems and no racism...
Does Toronto still have a Black Action Defense Committee? I almost forgot about this as I was pretty young and the LA riots is what I really remember. Hard to imagine. Oddly during the 93 and 93 world series celebrations there was no looting. I hope it doesn't happen again.
Ok, didn't think you are as old as me for some reason ,p I guess I would consider that a bit of drunken stolidness not really a riot, but fair enough the lines can be blurred.
I honestly wish something like this would happen again in the city. I doubt it'll happen again since nowadays everyone seems scared of everyone else in this city, and people would rather stay in the comfort of their own homes than participate in something like this...it's as if people have lost their authenticity, and just care about themselves now
@anjet148 Riots happen everywhere, whether first or third world country. Usually, it's just a bunch of unruly kids or people who are trying to send a message
"Spoken like a true Maoist." Thanks. Now, I'm not the one suddenly changing the subject or creating a red herring to weasel out of accounting for the original question. "starving millions of human beings" Show proof. "And what kind of understanding could such a person have about the world around them? " Obviously much better than yourself, since I make it a point of study everyday, instead of just imagining secret societies that control everything, I investigate reality.
This was back in 1992 when I was a year old, I was born on March 25 1991 (3/25/91) this was similar to September 11 2001 (9/11/01) terrist attack in U.S.A.
1992 there was a riot on the street tell me where were you, while you were sitting home watching your tv while i was paticipating in some anarchy. tdot stand up.
I didn't realize we in Toronto had a riot. I think its kind of cool but I mean, if this is in response to the Rodney King thing, then its really random to destroy Canadian shops, when its an American issue.
"Explain to me please how a black person in Toronto is not given equal political, economic and human rights?" If you used any class analysis to think about it, you would be able to come to some sort of conclusion on your own, at least. Perhaps you should look at the statistics, Black people and income vs. white people, how many are in jail, where they live, etc. or like a typical closet racist do you think they are pre-genetically disposed to being criminals?
you know what americans and canadians are gay not all of them are only the 1 whos backgrounds arre all canadian or american yah are'nt i right every 1 can agree on that
I guess you never heard of the Christie Pits Riot, or the numerous brawls and riots that broke out between Italians, Irish, English, and other Europeans in the early days of Toronto.
"I would say we are ALL losing our human rights to the NEW WORLD ORDER but idealogues like you want to make it all about specialized victimhood." I am not interested in your NWO conspiracies, which unfortunately seem to be popular these days, perhaps because it's easier then actually studying historical materialism and the development of capitalism, making class analysis, etc.... I don't know. I'm not sure what you mean by "specialized victimhood" if you can clarify on that I'll answer.
This was not the only time Toronto had riots like this, a similar disaster occured on September 2 1991, the final day of when the rides close down at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) on September 2 1991 and on December 31 1991 for Citytv's annual New Year's Eve Bash.
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Thanks for having shared this piece of historical archive.
Gord Martineau, the best tv news anchor Toronto ever had. To bad city tv after many years of bringing Toronto the news, they gave Gord the shaft. Not even a thank you, retirement sendoff. Ever since Gord retired. City News has become a laughing stock. Oh and moms in the city really miss him, especially mine😊
This was not the only time Toronto had riots like this, a similar disaster occured on September 2 1991, the final day of when the rides close down at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) and on December 31 1991 for Citytv's annual New Year's Eve Bash.
Lol this is because rodney king? It's a different country with different cops
No it was because of the killings of Donaldson, Lawson, and Lawrence and the cops who killed them getting off without charges. It just happened around the same time.
@anjet148 It started out as a peaceful protest (supporting Rodney King)...but some kids in the crowd got out of hand.
I was also about a year old when that happened. I'm still confused about what this was about, but honestly, I don't think riots will work for someone's cause. Riots just cause more tension, and the innocent people who would suffer from them would be discourage to do anything to help those who started the riot.
You would have to be at least a teenager during those times to understand. The way that black people were policed was way different than the rest of society. When the Rodney King beating was video tapes it was as if was Toronto's cops beating one of our own.
@TheAlphaOmega wow! My comment hasn’t age well!! 😅 I was in my teens when I wrote that. I was living in a bubble thinking that we were in a post-racial society (the “I see no color” crowd). My perspective has changed over time; a key moment for me was when I saw how race riots were portrayed compare to sports riots. A Twitter user showed that anti-black racism protesters were portrayed as thugs where as (predominantly white) sports rioters were portrayed as “passionate fans”.
RIP Dudley Laws.
Good riddance
I'll be sharing this today
@KardiFan2000 and what was the msg they were tryin to send here
The rioters were not for the most part, protesters, just hooligans looking for an excuse just like they did in Montreal when the Habs beat the Bruins. They actually tried to start more riots the next 2 nights.
Anne looked hot back then.
I drove through this in a white limousine going to a monster magnet/sound garden concert.
Dam those City Tv reporters have been on for the longest time!!
This was an exception 30 years back then…it’s now a monthly occurrence nowadays.
Ah the good old days! I was a Metro copper working that night. A "city wide assist" call went out and every available unit in the city headed down to 52 Division for this. Good times! I was standing right beside the Molotov Cocktail that was thrown. Duty Inspector Bob Molyneux was on scene, and put a stop to this rampage (if you know what I mean) Different times, different tactics.A fun night was had by all!!
inspired by the LA riots?
yes after Rodney king in l.a. riots broke out in different cities...I think Toronto was the only Canadian city..
Just look at the demographic
LOL I watches this happen when I was 8 years old at 57 Charles street on the 20th floor the top floor ahh memories looking down at young street
"Sporting hip-hop, rap and skinhead styles"...LOL
Laura Is GORGEOUS
I think this anarchy must have been from the Rodney King Verdict in Los Angles U.S.A. back in 1992. Imagine being in Los Angles they had even more anarchy then we had in Toronto.
7:39 HAHA Italian gun shop owners in 1992.
He’s not Italian
With all due respect I was actually there during the Blue Jays celebrations, and it was hardly a riot, just people out in the streets. ,-p
My relatives in Toronto said that the people rioted out of worldwide reaction or to give reason that they didn't want what happened in LA to happen in Canada.
What little has changed
I was in Vancouver for their rowdy, opportunistic, mostly polite revelry.
Usually when criminals are arested they will be wearing handcuffs, but this time a group were arrested why don't the police put on the handcuffs to anyone?
wow this is old footage! nice upload. that guy from CP24 looks so much younger here, considering this is 15 year old footage.
I was there at young and bloor close to the gun shop..there was a big ass policeman standing in front with a riffle..nobody would dare try anything with him..also saw the mounties riding down young...I went after work to have a look ..I went alone as a young white guy....everybody was extremely nice to me no problems and no racism...
"Freshly scrubbed faces"?! WTF?
why was there a riot
Does Toronto still have a Black Action Defense Committee?
I almost forgot about this as I was pretty young and the LA riots is what I really remember.
Hard to imagine. Oddly during the 93 and 93 world series celebrations there was no looting. I hope it doesn't happen again.
I have lived here for my entire life and I don’t remember this
Ok, didn't think you are as old as me for some reason ,p
I guess I would consider that a bit of drunken stolidness not really a riot, but fair enough the lines can be blurred.
I honestly wish something like this would happen again in the city. I doubt it'll happen again since nowadays everyone seems scared of everyone else in this city, and people would rather stay in the comfort of their own homes than participate in something like this...it's as if people have lost their authenticity, and just care about themselves now
People were so authentic they looted and destroyed stuff, especiall Jane nd Finchers.
@anjet148 Riots happen everywhere, whether first or third world country. Usually, it's just a bunch of unruly kids or people who are trying to send a message
Poor Ben Chin !
you should read his Wikipedia page. He's still doing well.
@sheemsheem wait a week and see what happens
the pigs have sound cannons this time
Ben Chin. Where did he end up? Ann looking hot,
It had nothing to do with Toronto , such garbage and an excuse to destroy.
i wasnt talking to lostone2k3 that was my bad
i meant to reply to EzeffinE he needs to be taught a lesson
yea poor hot dog guy..
@bidderstevo With the G20, the wait came to an end.
"Spoken like a true Maoist."
Thanks.
Now, I'm not the one suddenly changing the subject or creating a red herring to weasel out of accounting for the original question.
"starving millions of human beings"
Show proof.
"And what kind of understanding could such a person have about the world around them? "
Obviously much better than yourself, since I make it a point of study everyday, instead of just imagining secret societies that control everything, I investigate reality.
I remember the riot!!!!
Were you living there during that time?
A similar rampage occured in Vancouver on February 13, 2010.
La is having a riot?...quick we must be like them...this is when toronto went stupid
These nutty Canadian news castors are the worst.
Haha, how am I racist!?
What the fuck did I write that was racist!?
this wat i mean ppl who are like pure canadian or american are gay but not imigrants or aboriginals
This was back in 1992 when I was a year old, I was born on March 25 1991 (3/25/91) this was similar to September 11 2001 (9/11/01) terrist attack in U.S.A.
1992 there was a riot on the street tell me where were you, while you were sitting home watching your tv while i was paticipating in some anarchy. tdot stand up.
I didn't realize we in Toronto had a riot. I think its kind of cool but I mean, if this is in response to the Rodney King thing, then its really random to destroy Canadian shops, when its an American issue.
amazing
Just wait till the Maple Leafs win the Stanley Cup!!!
Most if not all of us will be dead by then.
"Explain to me please how a black person in Toronto is not given equal political, economic and human rights?"
If you used any class analysis to think about it, you would be able to come to some sort of conclusion on your own, at least. Perhaps you should look at the statistics, Black people and income vs. white people, how many are in jail, where they live, etc. or like a typical closet racist do you think they are pre-genetically disposed to being criminals?
marcelthemaoist well if they weren’t committing so much crimes than they wouldn’t be facing these problems.
Nice to see the same chant ...getting boring
you know what americans and canadians are gay not all of them are only the 1 whos backgrounds arre all canadian or american yah are'nt i right every 1 can agree on that
i wish i could be there so can robb some shit.
GO BLUE JAYS!!!!!
I was there
You'll have to wait until the next millenium..lol
THIS was the start and beginning of when Toronto started to pay for the price for multiculturalism
I guess you never heard of the Christie Pits Riot, or the numerous brawls and riots that broke out between Italians, Irish, English, and other Europeans in the early days of Toronto.
This is globalization not just multiculturalism
711hudson when did those riots broke out?
Andres Burgos Sounds like early 20th century to me
like 1914
2:43 :))
my nigga @ 3:09
whats a "sista"? you mean sister?
At around 6:00--so typical always blaming someone else for their problems.
I was at Yorkdale doing five-finger discount back then, when this was going on.hehehehe
"I would say we are ALL losing our human rights to the NEW WORLD ORDER but idealogues like you want to make it all about specialized victimhood."
I am not interested in your NWO conspiracies, which unfortunately seem to be popular these days, perhaps because it's easier then actually studying historical materialism and the development of capitalism, making class analysis, etc.... I don't know. I'm not sure what you mean by "specialized victimhood" if you can clarify on that I'll answer.
You were ahead of your time.
Time has proven you wrong. You were not a serious person 13 years ago but hopefully you've changed since all the "conspiracy theories" have come true.
I remember this rodney king get beaten up by cops in L.A.
This was not the only time Toronto had riots like this, a similar disaster occured on September 2 1991, the final day of when the rides close down at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) on September 2 1991 and on December 31 1991 for Citytv's annual New Year's Eve Bash.