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B.C. throne speech cancelled because of Tumbler Ridge shooting

British Columbia's legislature postponed the throne speech and declared a mourning day after a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge killed nine and injured at least 25, officials said.

  • Yesterday, the three official parties in British Columbia's provincial legislature announced the Thursday throne speech is cancelled after a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge claimed nine lives, and Interim B.C. Conservative leader Trevor Halford said it was time to put politics aside.
  • Parents in Tumbler Ridge are now arranging funerals after packing lunches yesterday, showing the sudden grief residents of Tumbler Ridge and victims and families face.
  • Lieutenant‑governor Wendy Cocchia will deliver a speech dedicated to the people of Tumbler Ridge followed by brief legally required procedures, while legislators observe a moment of silence and Thursday is declared a day of mourning in British Columbia.
  • The throne speech historically marks the start of a new session with the provincial budget soon to follow, and the three house leaders said British Columbians are mourning but united in support.
  • The Canadian Press reported on Feb. 11, 2026 that Mike Farnworth, A'aliya Warbus and Rob Botterell joined the announcement about schedule changes amid community mourning.
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B.C. throne speech cancelled because of 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, B.C.

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The Tyee broke the news in on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
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