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A gunman in military camouflage opened fire in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood, killing an officer and injuring others before the assailant was neutralized. A bystander and a local resident were also killed. Investigations are underway, with authorities examining links to a manifesto and possible incel‑ideology influences.
Belgian prosecutors have opened an espionage investigation after NATO security services flagged a Canadian citizen of Chinese origin working at SHAPE in Mons. The suspect has been detained and searches of her home and workplace have occurred. NATO says there is no evidence that operations were disrupted as the case unfolds.
A gunshot strike at the US Consulate in Toronto has left a shell casing and facade damage but no injuries. Police pursued a white sedan briefly before stopping the chase for safety. Investigators are probing possible links to prior March shooting and a broader gun-for-hire network; multiple arrests have occurred in related cases.
The Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia has grown rapidly since Friday, forcing thousands to flee from Summerland, Peachland, and surrounding areas. Authorities have declared a state of emergency and are coordinating federal support as evacuations continue and the fire remains out of control.