School shooting suspect identified — In British Columbia, police identified the suspect in a fatal school shooting as an 18-year-old with prior police mental-health visits. Eight people were killed and the shooter later died by an apparent self-inflicted wound. Officials are still investigating motive and police response.
• Police controversy over gender identification — Canadian authorities faced criticism for how they referred to the gender identity of the school shooting suspect. Police defended their choice, saying they respected how the individual publicly identified while still providing transparent case updates.
• Extortion threat against Indian-origin family — In Peel Region (Ontario), an Indian-origin family announced plans to leave Canada after extortion threats and a related shooting. Police are investigating possible gang links but have not confirmed ties to known criminal groups.
• Police complaint moves forward — A Canadian police and crime commissioner’s office said it will challenge the legal basis of a lost confidence vote, indicating internal disputes about oversight or leadership.
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