February 11, 2026
BC Throne Speech Cancelled Because of Tumbler Ridge Shooting
British Columbia’s provincial legislature has cancelled Thursday’s throne speech because of the mass shooting that claimed nine lives in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. A joint statement from the three party house leaders in the provincial legislature says the speech is being cancelled in recognition of the “horrific shooting and tragic loss of life” in the community [...]
TL;DR
- BC provincial legislature cancels Thursday's throne speech.
- Cancellation is in recognition of a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.
- Nine lives were lost in the shooting.
- A joint statement was released by three party house leaders.
- Lieutenant-governor Wendy Cocchia will deliver a speech honoring Tumbler Ridge residents.
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