On February 10, 2026, the small town of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia became the site of one of the deadliest school shootings in modern Canadian history. Eight victims were killed. Dozens more were injured. The suspect also died at the scene.

In Episode 33, we follow the confirmed timeline — from the residence where the violence began to Tumbler Ridge Secondary School — and examine what RCMP have publicly verified about prior police contact, including mental health apprehensions and firearms that were seized and later returned.

This is a documentary-style breakdown of what is confirmed, what remains unknown, and why questions about intervention and process now matter.

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Episode Notes

Official RCMP Releases RCMP (Feb. 10–13, 2026) – Emergency alert, victim confirmation, investigative updates https://rcmp.ca/en/bc/tumbler-ridge/news/2026/02/4350182 https://rcmp.ca/en/bc/tumbler-ridge/news/2026/02/4350239 https://rcmp.ca/en/bc/tumbler-ridge/news/2026/02/4350292

National Reporting & Timeline Reuters – Federal response and confirmed details https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/carney-plans-visit-tumbler-ridge-canada-grieves-mass-shooting-2026-02-12/

BBC News – Vigil coverage and national response https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cde4kdr2z6do

CityNews / Canadian Press – Timeline of events https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/02/11/timeline-how-tumbler-ridge-shootings-unfolded/

Firearms & Prior Contact Reporting CTV News (Judy Trinh) – Firearms seizure and return questions [Insert CTV link]

Vancouver CityNews – Online activity under investigation https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/02/14/tumbler-ridge-school-shooting-suspect-online-violence/