Montreal
Officer killed, gunman dead after hotel shooting in Côte-des-Neiges
A gunman opened fire at a Hilton hotel in the Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood around 11:35 a.m. on June 22, killing Montreal police Constable Mohamed Lamine Benredouane, 34, who had been on the force since 2021. Officers returned fire and killed the gunman; civilian Michael Moshe Mizrahi also died in the incident, bringing the total death toll to three. A second officer was seriously injured and investigators are treating the attack as possibly targeted at police.
West Island residents clean up after weekend flooding
Hundreds of homes and streets in Dollard-des-Ormeaux and surrounding West Island neighbourhoods were swamped by a severe storm on June 21. Cleanup efforts were still under way as of Tuesday, with residents clearing debris and water from damaged properties.
Canada
Canada’s inflation rate hits highest point in more than two years
Canada’s inflation rate has climbed to its highest level in more than two years, according to figures reported Tuesday. The increase adds pressure on households already managing elevated costs for food, housing and services.
Carney meets Croatian prime minister on Parliament Hill
Prime Minister Mark Carney hosted Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković on Parliament Hill on June 22. The two leaders met for talks, though no detailed joint statement was immediately available.
CBC loses Hockey Night in Canada broadcast rights
CBC will no longer broadcast NHL games under the Hockey Night in Canada banner after the public broadcaster failed to extend its sublicensing agreement with Rogers Sportsnet. The deal’s collapse ends a decades-long association between the CBC brand and Saturday-night hockey.
Sports
CFL names week 3 players of the week
The Canadian Football League announced its Week 3 Players of the Week on Tuesday, honouring quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell, running back Justin Rankin and receiver Kevin Mital. The weekly awards recognize standout individual performances from the previous round of games.
CFL power rankings show movement heading into week 4
The CFL released its updated AMSOIL Power Rankings on Tuesday, with several teams shifting positions after Week 3 action. The rankings reflect the league’s competitive early-season standings as teams head into their fourth week of play.
Weather
Tonight, expect sunny skies this morning giving way to a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon, with a 30 per cent chance of showers. Wind will become west at 20 km/h near noon, with a high of 25°C.
Tomorrow, Wednesday June 24, mild conditions are expected to continue with temperatures again reaching around 25°C.
