Consulate shooting a national security incident, intense strikes in Iran, blood pearls, and more

The RCMP has declared a national security incident over shots fired at the U.S. consulate in downtown Toronto this morning. Police are looking for two suspects they say drove up to the building and took shots.

Politicians have denounced the shooting, with Prime Minister Mark Carney calling it “reprehensible”. He and others suggested there has been an increase in violence in Canada connected to the war in the Middle East.

And: The U.S. and Israel pledge what they called the biggest day of strikes in Iran. Iranian leaders are threatening “an eye for eye” and showing no sign of tiring or backing down.

Also: A company with Canadian directors funneled valuable pearls to Myanmar's brutal military regime despite sanctions imposed by Canada and its allies. A CBC investigation has revealed a human rights group asked the RCMP to look at the activities of the company almost two years ago, but authorities won't say whether they have taken up the case.

Plus: Five First Nation sacred artifacts unveiled in Quebec, oil and stock markets bounce in response to the war, and more.