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(With files from The Canadian Press) French officials say at least 129 people were killed and 352 were injured in Friday’s attacks in Paris, France.

There were at least six attacks with most of the victims inside a Paris concert hall, where the attackers seized hostages. Officials say a police assault on the venue finished early Saturday.

French President Francois Hollande vowed to attack the Islamic State group without mercy as the jihadist group admitted responsibility.
Prior to leaving Ottawa for the G20 Summit in Turkey, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed shock and sadness over the attacks.


Thanks to 680News for the audio.

Trudeau earlier issued the following Tweet:

Trudeau tweet #paris

 

 

French authorities say there were two suicide attacks and a bombing near the national stadium where France and Germany were playing.

A restaurant was also attacked.

France is taking extraordinary security measures as a response to the deadly violence.

President Hollande, who declared three days of national mourning and raised the nation’s security to its highest level, called the carnage “an act of war that was prepared, organized, planned from abroad with internal help.”

NDP Leader Tom Mulcair expressed shock at the “horrific” attacks and says he and his wife Catherine are praying for the victims and their families.

 

Cliff Dimm is a resident of Fort McMurray, Alberta and is in Paris for a U2 concert.

Thanks to MyMcMurray.com (Country93.3, Rock97.9) for the audio.

The Canadian government has issued a notice advising Canadians in the capital to be extremely vigilant.