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Tumbler Ridge, B.C., teacher says he knew school staff would protect students

TUMBLER RIDGE — A teacher who helped to protect his students at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School when a killer began shooting says he never felt alone and knew all the staff were doing their best to shelter and protect the children. Mark Deeley, the science teacher at the small community in British Columbia’s northeast, said […]

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‘Tumbler Ridge strong’: Vigil held for victims of mass school shooting

A vigil was held in Tumbler Ridge for the victims of the Tumbler Ridge Secondary School mass shooting on February 10th.

Northern Health expands hours and services at Tumbler Ridge Health Centre

The Tumbler Ridge Health Centre will will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., including statutory holidays, from February 13th to March 6th.

Forensic work underway at school after Tumbler Ridge shooting

The BC RCMP are continuing to conduct forensic work at the Tumbler Ridge Secondary School after the deadly February 10th mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.

Scotiabank and TD donate $400,000 in response to Tumbler Ridge shooting

Scotiabank and TD will donate a combined $400,000 to support families and community organizations following the Tumbler Ridge shooting.

Live Blog: Tumbler Ridge vigil

The community of Tumbler Ridge will come together to honour and remember the victims of the February 10th, 2026 shooting starting at 6 p.m. local time. Follow the day's events using the live blog below.

Shooter’s father speaks about Tumbler Ridge tragedy

The father of the Tumbler Ridge shooter has spoken to share his "deepest sympathies" with the community after his child's actions on February 10th.

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Rumours circulating online about Fort St. John school in wake of shooting are unfounded, says superintendent

School District 60 confirmed that the rumours circulating online about possible threats at Fort St. John schools have no substance.

Fort St. John RCMP to host BBQ fundraiser in support of Tumbler Ridge

The Fort St. John RCMP detachment will host a BBQ fundraiser to support the community of Tumbler Ridge on February 14th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Dawson Creek restaurant to donate full day’s proceeds to Tumbler Ridge families

Browns Socialhouse in Dawson Creek said all proceeds from February 23rd, including staff wages and tips, will be donated to families in Tumbler Ridge affected by the school shooting on February 10th.

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Video This Week in the Peace – Mayor of Tumbler Ridge & Mayor of Fort St John

On this episode of This Week in the Peace, we're joined by the mayor of Tumbler Ridge and the mayor of Fort St John

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Drop-in mental health appointments available in Tumbler Ridge after shooting

Following the school shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School on February 10th, Northern Health is offering people access to mental health clinicians at the Tumbler Ridge Health Centre.

Listen: Mother of Tumbler Ridge shooter interviewed about struggle to get care for another child two years before tragedy

Jennifer Jacobs, the mother of the Tumbler Ridge shooter, spoke out about healthcare shortages in northeast B.C. just over two years before she was one of the first victims of a mass shooting perpetrated by her child, Jesse Van Rootselaar.

NEBCCF launches Tumbler Ridge Community Resilience Fund

The Northeast BC Community Foundation (NEBCCF) says the fund is designed to support long-term recovery in the community, following February 10th's mass shooting.

Short-lived ‘secure and hold’ implemented at Dawson Creek school in week of Tumbler Ridge shooting

A 'secure and hold' was issued for the Dawson Creek Secondary - South Peace Campus at 1.15 p.m. on February 12th.

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.

The deceased victims of the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting
Victims of Tumbler Ridge mass shooting identified by RCMP

The victims of the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting have been identified by Tumbler Ridge RCMP.

Pride society calls for increased mental health supports after Tumbler Ridge school shooting

The North Peace Pride Society's call to the provincial government follows the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge on February 10th.

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