Fusillade in the Côte-Des-Neiges, the Scourge of Misinformation in Tragedies
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Citizens paid tribute to the policeman who paid the ultimate prize in the shooting that shook all of Quebec.
The shooting in the Côte-des-Neiges must become the sting of a powerful collective awakening.
Rumors about the shooter's identity, conspiracy theories and speculation on motives: false news abounds on social networks since Monday's shooting, and their proliferation is facilitated by the lack of control of digital platforms. While the facts are slowly clearing up, La Presse has identified three examples of these news that have circulated – or are still circulating – online.
The perpetrator of the shooting on Monday in Côte-des-Neiges used a semi-automatic SKS. Here's what you need to know about this weapon.
Fusillade in Côte-Des-Neiges: the FTQ Denounces Anti-Feminist and Masculinist Violence - Press Left!
MONTRÉAL, June 23, 2026 - The Fédération des travailleurs et travailleurs du Québec (FTQ) wishes to express its deepest condolences to the families, relatives and colleagues of those killed or injured during the shooting yesterday in the Côte-des-Neiges district. We also commend the work of the first responders and all the interveners who provided assistance to the victims in extremely difficult circumstances. Beyond the emotion and indignation …
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