politics
February 13, 2026
‘The tears just keep flowing’: child victims of Tumbler Ridge shooting remembered as Carney heads to join vigil
Prime minister to meet mourners in mining town as families speak of their loss in one of Canada’s deadliest mass shootings
TL;DR
- Prime Minister Mark Carney to attend a vigil in Tumbler Ridge for victims of a school shooting.
- Six children and an assistant teacher were killed in the attack.
- Families have released statements mourning the loss of their loved ones, describing them with personal anecdotes and fond memories.
- The suspect's mother and stepbrother were found dead at the family home; the suspect died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the school.
- Police had prior interactions with the suspect's family concerning mental health issues and weapons.
- Concerns have been raised about the lack of mental health services in the remote town.
- Mourners gathered in frigid conditions to honor the victims, with the mayor urging community support.
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