B.C. opens condolence book for Tumbler Ridge victims until Feb 20

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The B.C. legislative building. — The B.C. Parliament Buildings in Victoria. (Legislative Assembly of BC)

TUMBLER RIDGE, B.C. — The province has launched an online condolence book for British Columbians wishing to honour the victims of the February 10th shooting in Tumbler Ridge.

The shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and a local residence left nine people, including the suspect, dead and more than two dozen others injured.

In a news release on February 17th, the Office of the Premier said the digital book is the “easiest and most convenient” way for people to share messages of sympathy and support.

The online book is available to sign at the government of B.C.’s website and will remain open until the end of the day on Friday, February 20th.

An in-person condolence book is also available at the Hall of Honour inside the Parliament Buildings in Victoria. It can be signed on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through to February 20th.

The province is also directing people to an online resource page, which outlines supports available to those affected by the tragedy.