A Peaceful Mountain Town in Western Canada Is Shaken by Deadly Shooting

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Vjosa Isai and Yan ZhuangFebruary 11, 2026 at 06:51 AM

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A deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, a remote mountain town of about 2,400 people, resulted in 9 fatalities on Tuesday. The shooter killed people at a school and a residence before dying from a self-inflicted injury. Tumbler Ridge is located in northeastern British Columbia near the Alberta border and is known for its natural beauty and outdoor tourism. The shooting occurred at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, which has a small student population, fostering a close-knit community. The town, once a mining hub, has since rebranded as a destination for affordable housing and nature enthusiasts. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the federal police force, is responsible for policing the area.

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Yan Zhuang 30% UN 30% Vjosa Isai 30% Danielle Roscher 40% Agence France-Presse 40% Alberta 40% Rocky Mountains ×250% Tumbler Ridge Secondary School ×270% British Columbia ×380% Tumbler Ridge ×790%

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Very Negative

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Center-Left (-0.30)

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90%

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Tumbler Ridge

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