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Tumbler Ridge shooting victim Maya’s mom says UFC boss offering to fund care

The mother of Tumbler Ridge shooting victim Maya Gebala says Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White has offered to pay for her daughter to be treated in California.

‘Overwhelmed’ mom of Tumbler Ridge victim asks for no more mail after receiving 1,500 pieces

Cia Edmonds, the mother of Tumbler Ridge shooting victim Maya Gebala, says they have been "overwhelmed" by more than 1,500 letters and packages from well-wishers.

Family sues OpenAI over mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge

The family of Maya Gebala is suing Open AI after the Tumbler Ridge shooting.

Mother of B.C. mass shooting survivor shares update, says breathing tube removed

Maya Gebala had her breathing tube removed to see if she could breathe on her own.

Two B.C. chambers seek AI ban for kids after Tumbler Ridge mass shooting

Tumbler Ridge and Prince George chambers of commerce are calling for children under 16 to be banned from using AI tools and social media following a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, the perpetrator of which was banned by OpenAI months before the killing for violating its policies.

OpenAI agrees to strengthen safeguards following B.C. mass shooting: minister

OpenAI has agreed to take several actions to bolster safety

Abel Mwansa Jr. shot last month in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. to be buried in Zambia Monday

The father of 12-year-old Abel Mwansa Jr. says he is "eternally grateful" to governments of Zambia, Canada and local MP Bob Zimmer.

B.C. Conservative MPs Zimmer, Caputo ask for public inquiry into Tumbler Ridge deaths

Calls for an independent investigation into the shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., where eight people, including six children were shot last month, are growing. 

OpenAI says Tumbler Ridge shooter evaded ban with second ChatGPT account

Tumbler Ridge shooter had two ChatGPT accounts.

Residents hug as they place flowers at a memorial for the victims of a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
Students in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., begin returning to class following mass shooting

Students start to head back to school in Tumbler Ridge.

Residents hug as they place flowers at a memorial for the victims of a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
Federal officials express ‘disappointment’ after OpenAI meeting over Tumbler Ridge shooting

Federal officials expressed "disappointment" after meeting with representatives of OpenAI

Eby says it looks like OpenAI could have prevented ‘horrific’ Tumbler Ridge killings

British Columbia Premier David Eby says it "looks like" OpenAI had the opportunity to prevent the recent mass shootings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

RCMP can’t corroborate ‘veracity’ of multiple threats in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

RCMP say they have not been able to corroborate the "veracity" of multiple threats being received in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., in the wake of the recent school shooting there.

OpenAI contacted RCMP about Tumbler Ridge shooter’s ChatGPT account after attack

ChatGPT employees considered alerting authorities about the account connected to the Tumbler Ridge shooter.

People attend a candle light vigil at the front steps of the legislature in Victoria, B.C., on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026 in honour of the victims of the school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito CHAD HIPOLITO
Prime minister to visit Tumbler Ridge in the near future, says statement

The statement says details, including the timing of the visit to Tumbler Ridge, are being worked out with community officials "based on their immediate needs."

Prime Minister Carney orders flags at half-mast to honour Tumbler Ridge shooting victims

Prime Minister Mark Carney says flags on federal buildings will be flown at half-mast for seven days to honour the victims of Tuesday's mass shooting in B.C.

This screen capture from video shows students exiting the Tumbler Ridge school after deadly shootings, in British Columbia, Canada,
Investigation continues after deadly shootings that killed 10 at B.C. school and home

Condolences are trickling in from around the world this morning as police continue to investigate a pair of shootings that left 10 people, including the suspect, dead in a tiny community in northeastern British Columbia.

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One of three accused of double murder in B.C. arrived on student visa to study in Dawson Creek, says prosecution

Crown prosecutor Dorothy Tsui says Gurkaran Singh, who is facing first-degree murder charges after a couple was killed in a violent invasion of their Abbotsford home, had a student visa and was supposed to go to Northern Lights College in Dawson Creek but never made it there.

A dose of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination. (HE CANADIAN PRESS/Geoff Robins)
Canada stripped of measles elimination status

The Public Health Agency of Canada says the Pan American Health Organization revoked Canada's measles elimination status after confirming there has been ongoing transmission of the same strain of measles for more than one year.

Petronas CEO Tengku Muhammad Taufik pictured with Prime Minister Mark Carney. (Mark Carney, Facebook)
Petronas signs long-term deal for liquefaction capacity with Cedar LNG

Petronas has signed a 20-year deal for one million tonnes per year of liquefaction capacity at the Cedar LNG project in Kitimat.

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