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Tumbler Ridge killings prompts very different start to B.C. legislative session
A new session of the British Columbia legislature opened today, February 12th, with a speech from the throne about the Tumbler Ridge deadly school shooting.
Court ruling describes ‘nomadic lifestyle’ of Tumbler Ridge shooter’s family
The family of Tumbler Ridge shooter Jesse Van Rootselaar led a "nomadic lifestyle" marked by multiple moves between at least three provinces, a British Columbia court ruling says.
Prime Minister Mark Carney to attend vigil in Tumbler Ridge on Friday
Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit Tumbler Ridge to attend a vigil on Friday, February 13th after the school shooting on February 10th.
Advocates, experts warn against vilifying trans people in wake of Tumbler Ridge shooting
Advocates and experts are warning about the danger of vilifying an entire demographic based on the actions of one transgender person - the perpetrator of the school shooting in Tumbler Ridge.
History of Tumbler Ridge, a mining boom town with a wounded heart
Tumbler Ridge was once best known as a coal mining boom town, but now it is grappling with the greatest tragedy in its 45-year history.
Tumbler Ridge ‘one big family,’ mayor tells vigil as community reels from shootings
A vigil was held in Tumbler Ridge on February 11th after the school shooting rocked the community the day before.
B.C. throne speech cancelled after 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 on February 10th.
A timeline of how the Tumbler Ridge shootings unfolded
The following timeline of February 10th's shootings in Tumbler Ridge is based on information from the RCMP, B.C. government officials and BC Emergency Health Services.



















