# Montreal gunman's motives; Calgary Stampede noise; 'Piss Christ' art

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Podcast: [Global National with Dawna Friesen](https://stenobird.com/podcast/global-national-with-dawna-friesen-7132668)
Published: 2026-06-24T01:01:00+00:00
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## Resource

Montreal police are revealing new details about Monday's shooting spree that left Const. Mohamed Lamine Benredouane and civilian Michel Mizrahi dead. Mike Armstrong looks at what we're learning, and Touria Izri reports on the gunman's possible motives. Redmond Shannon looks at the tragic consequences of Europe's record-breaking heat wave. Jackson Proskow reports on the air quality concerns in Los Angeles, where a fire at a frozen food warehouse has been burning since June 17, and why crews are having a tough time dousing the flames. Heather Yourex-West reports on the rule changes aimed at dampening late night noise from next month's Calgary Stampede, and why some politicians consider it party-pooping. Heidi Petracek explains why a New Brunswick art gallery is defending showing the 'Piss Christ (Immersions)' photo, which depicts a crucifix submerged in the artist's own urine, how Christians are calling it blasphemous, and why the artist says critics are missing the point. Plus, goal-getters: Eric Sorensen explains how soccer's biggest names are meeting the moment at the 2026 World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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