Officials say eight people were killed, about 25 were injured and the suspected shooter died of an apparent self-inflicted injury; leaders and mental-health teams have offered support and plan to visit for a vigil on Friday.
Reports say Catherine O'Hara and James Van Der Beek died after dealing with colorectal cancer; Canada expected about 26,400 cases in 2025 and roughly 25 deaths per day.
Experts say mental health support is essential after the Tumbler Ridge shooting that left eight people dead and more than 25 injured; Northern Health has extended clinic hours, added drop-in appointments and arranged a shuttle to Fort St. John.
About 500 Indigenous women attended the seventh annual She is Wise conference in Ottawa, hosted by the Ontario Native Women's Association, which focused on the journey of motherhood across generations.
The Alberta government is providing $143 million to place about 1,400 additional teachers and educational assistants in strained elementary classrooms, with most positions directed to Edmonton and Calgary, and has pledged to hire more staff over the next three years.
Rocket Lab is preparing to launch a hypersonic test mission for the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit, using its HASTE hypersonic test launch capability. The company describes a range of launch vehicles and spacecraft services and says it has supported more than 1,700 missions.
Indspire, an Indigenous national charity, has announced the 2026 Indspire Awards laureates recognising achievements across First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. In 2024–25 Indspire provided more than $31.6 million through over 8,800 bursaries and scholarships to Indigenous students across Canada.
Negotiations over new limits on immigration enforcement have stalled and Democratic senators voted down a DHS funding bill, leaving department funding set to expire Saturday.
The seasonal winter ice road lets families from nearby First Nations travel south for bingo events, hockey tournaments and to access Moosonee's railway for groceries, household goods and larger purchases.
An author with personal experience of being bullied says the Tumbler Ridge shooting has focused attention on gaps in support for bullied people and reports the person identified in news accounts had prior RCMP mental‑health checks.
