4 stories in the news today, March 27
Four stories in the news for Monday, March 27:
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NEW STUDY FINDS ONE CHILD OR YOUTH INJURED BY FIREARMS EVERY DAY IN ONTARIO
A study released today suggests firearms either kill or injure a child or youth almost every day in Ontario. Researchers analyzed hospital records to determine which groups of young people are most at risk for gun-related accidents or violent assault. The study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found there are 355 firearm injuries an average each year among children and youth, about one quarter of which resulted in death.