Lance Younge

Lance Younge is a resident of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. He became newsworthy following a mass shooting at a secondary school and a private residence in the small, remote community. The shooting resulted in the deaths of six children and an assistant teacher, leaving families and the community grief-stricken. In the wake of the tragedy, Younge urged others to "hold your kids tight," reflecting the profound impact of the event on the community. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to visit Tumbler Ridge to attend a vigil for the victims, highlighting the national significance of the shooting and the collective mourning of the country.