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Tumbler Ridge killings prompts very different start to B.C. legislative session
The B.C. Legislature paused traditional ceremonies and honored eight shooting victims with a minute of silence, highlighting community grief and gratitude for first responders.
- Lieutenant‑Governor Wendy Cocchia dedicated her brief speech to Tumbler Ridge on Thursday, saying the community is suffering unimaginable pain, during the legislature opening in Victoria.
- A shooting rampage in Tumbler Ridge killed eight people, mostly children, and injured dozens, prompting the three official parties in the B.C. Legislature to agree the speech would not be traditional.
- Lieutenant‑Governor Wendy Cocchia praised first responders, health‑care workers, teachers and staff for saving lives and urged British Columbians to follow Tumbler Ridge Mayor Darryl Krakowka's advice to give hugs.
- Ceremonial elements were pared back for the opening in Victoria, with no red‑carpet, band or 15‑gun salute, and MLAs observed a minute of silence at the prior session.
- The Canadian Press reported on Feb. 12, 2026, that officials urged connectivity and compassion to support Tumbler Ridge.
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B.C. declares Feb. 12 a day of mourning to honour victims of Tumbler Ridge mass shooting
B.C.'s legislative assembly will stand for a moment of silence on Thursday to honour the victims of the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, followed by a throne speech honouring the community.
‘Unimaginable pain’ of Tumbler Ridge shootings focus of B.C. throne speech
The spring session of the British Columbia legislature opened Thursday—not with a preview of the government’s budget or legislative agenda but with Lt.-Gov. Wendy Cocchia expressing condolences for those “suffering unimaginable pain.”
Tumbler Ridge killings prompts very different start to B.C. legislative session
VICTORIA — There was no red-carpet, no band or the usual 15-gun salute for British Columbia Lt. Gov. Wendy Cocchia when she entered the legislature Thursday to read the speech from the throne. Instead, she dedicated her speech to the people of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., saying that they are “suffering unimaginable pain.” Governments traditionally use […]
RAW: Read the full B.C. throne speech dedicated to Tumbler Ridge
Today marked the beginning of the spring session of the B.C. legislature, but the traditional speech from the throne outlining government priorities was cancelled in light of the tragic events in Tumbler Ridge.
BC Lieutenant Governor delivers message of care to Tumbler Ridge community
Thursday February 12, 2026 | VICTORIA, BC by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends Instead of a ‘government of the day’ political Throne Speech, today Lieutenant Governor Wendy Cocchia delivered a short poignant message to the families of the Tumbler Ridge victims and the community of that town. The change in format was collaboratively […] The post BC Lieutenant Governor delivers message of care to Tumbler Ridge community appeared first on Island…
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