Small BC community of Tumbler Ridge mourns after 8 murdered in shooting

Small BC community of Tumbler Ridge mourns after 8 murdered in shooting

Author: Global News February 12, 2026 Duration: 27:49
Eight people were murdered Tuesday in British Columbia after a shooting spree at a secondary school. Heather Yourex-West reports from Tumbler Ridge on the sadness and shock overwhelming the small community. Jeff Semple tells you what we're learning about some of the victims and the suspected shooter. Mackenzie Gray looks at how politicians of all stripes were united in grief, paying an emotional tribute to the community, the families of the victims and the injured, and the first responders. And Heidi Petracek speaks with Jenny Kierstead, the sister of Lisa McCully, who was killed in the 2020 Nova Scotia massacre, to hear how the people of Tumbler Ridge can cope with the trauma. In other news, Mike Armstrong reports from Milan on Team Canada's latest addition to its medal count. Jackson Proskow explains why there was confusion when the airspace over El Paso, Texas was briefly closed. Dawna has the poignant statement from the family of 'Dawson's Creek' and 'Varsity Blues' actor James Van Der Beek, who died today at the age of 48. And Dawna also has the latest on the Nancy Guthrie case in Arizona. You'll hear from a man named Carlos, who spoke to reporters after police detained and questioned him for several hours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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