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In the news today: Carney in Tumbler Ridge, Canada net-zero, Stronach trial

On February 13, 2026, Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Tumbler Ridge to attend a vigil at the mayor's invitation, and he invited other party leaders to join him.
Police said 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar shot family members then attacked a school on Tuesday, leaving nine dead including the shooter and about 25 injured.
Carney cancelled his trip to the Munich Security Conference and dispatched senior ministers to Munich, while Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree and Housing Minister Gregor Robertson lead the federal response in Tumbler Ridge.
The federal presence in Tumbler Ridge underscores national political mobilization around the tragedy in the community of about 2,400 people, and Yves‑François Blanchet held a news conference on Parliament Hill.
Tammy Oliver‑McCurdie, family member of Portapique victims, offered advice and support to Tumbler Ridge, saying the shooting 'brings back many emotions' and recalled relatives killed April 18, 2020.

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Tumbler Ridge prepares for vigil with Carney, federal leaders set to arrive

'This community will survive,' the community's MLA says as Prime Minister Mark Carney and federal leaders prepare to join a vigil to honour the victims of the shooting.

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