Canada launched major gun reforms in 2020 after its deadliest mass shooting.

New York Times - World Human InterestNews ReportEN 9 min read 100% complete by Vjosa IsaiFebruary 11, 2026 at 07:39 AM

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Canada’s Carney, opposition leader hold hands during school shooting vigil

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On Tuesday, a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. A shooter killed six people at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, with another victim dying en route to the hospital. Police discovered two additional deceased individuals at a nearby residence believed to be connected to the school shooting. The suspected shooter, described as a female in a dress with brown hair, was found dead at the school from an apparent self-inflicted injury. Authorities have not yet determined the shooter's motive. The incident prompted a shelter-in-place order that was later lifted. The school and Northern Lights College campus will remain closed for the rest of the week.

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The incident was “one of the worst mass shootings in our province’s and country’s history.”

quote — Nina Krieger, the public safety minister of British Columbia100% confidence

The threat to the community was over.

factual — Premier David Eby of British Columbia100% confidence

The police had not yet determined the shooter’s motive.

factual — Superintendent Floyd100% confidence

A person believed to be the shooter was found dead in the school from an apparent self-inflicted injury.

factual — Superintendent Ken Floyd100% confidence

A shooter killed nine people and injured 25 on Tuesday in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia.

factual — Royal Canadian Mounted Police100% confidence

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David Eby 30% Ken Floyd 40% Royal Canadian Mounted Police 50% British Columbia ×260% Tumbler Ridge ×380%

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mass shooting 100% school shooting 90% gun violence 80% british columbia 70% tumbler ridge 70% royal canadian mounted police 60% high school 60% shelter-in-place order 50% self-inflicted injury 50% gun reform 40%