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Photo Gallery: Carney attends Tumbler Ridge vigil

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney says there’s nothing anyone can do to fill the silence left by the loss of those killed in the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. The prime minister, along with Canadian politicians of all stripes, spoke to a crowd of hundreds at a vigil in the community where people held photos ... Read More »

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Acts of heroism emerge from tragedy of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., murders: B.C. Premier Eby

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

In the science classroom at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School on Tuesday, teacher Mark Deeley used a chair to block the door when he heard shots and knew his students were at risk. Inside the room, older students comforted younger ones, offering snacks and telling jokes to mask the fear of what was happening outside. B.C. ... Read More »

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‘Tumbler Ridge is full of grace tonight’: Carney at B.C. shooting vigil

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

TUMBLER RIDGE — Prime Minister Mark Carney says there’s nothing anyone can do to fill the silence left by the loss of those killed in the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. The prime minister spoke to a crowd of hundreds at a vigil in the community where people held photos of the loved ones ... Read More »

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Photo Gallery: The week in news photos

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

Here’s a look at some of this week’s top news photos as selected by editors. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 13, 2026. The Canadian Press... Read More »

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Charles Milliard acclaimed as new leader of Quebec Liberal Party

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

MONTREAL — The Quebec Liberals have acclaimed 46-year-old Charles Milliard as their new leader, forgoing the need for a second leadership race in less than one year. With no other candidate accepted by the party, the Liberals formally announced Milliard as the new leader shortly after Friday’s application deadline. “It’s an important moment for our ... Read More »

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Quicksketch: A look at newly acclaimed Quebec Liberal Leader Charles Milliard

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

MONTREAL — Charles Milliard was acclaimed leader of the Quebec Liberal Party on Friday, replacing Pablo Rodriguez who resigned in December after just six months in the role. The party has been facing a political crisis involving allegations of vote-buying and reimbursed donations in the 2025 leadership race. Here’s a look at Milliard, a member ... Read More »

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CPNewsAlert: Charles Milliard acclaimed as new leader of Quebec Liberal Party

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

MONTREAL — The Quebec Liberals have acclaimed 46-year-old Charles Milliard as their new leader, forgoing the need for a second leadership race in less than one year. With no other candidate accepted by the party, the Liberals formally announced Milliard as the new leader shortly after today’s application deadline. Milliard is a member of the ... Read More »

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Mass killer had no specific target, was ‘hunting’ in Tumbler Ridge school: RCMP

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

TUMBLER RIDGE — Mounties in the small community of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., describe arriving to a chaotic scene at the local high school. Fire alarms were going off and someone shouted out a window to officers: “the suspect is upstairs.” “They entered the school, immediately went to the stairwell, proceeded to go up the stairwell, ... Read More »

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Democrats launch investigation into Trump’s threat to halt Gordie Howe Bridge

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

WASHINGTON — Democrats say they have launched an investigation into U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to stall the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge. Rep. Robert Garcia, the top Democrat on the House oversight committee, says in a news release that Trump’s social media post on Monday came hours after Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick ... Read More »

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Dominic LeBlanc to lead large trade mission to Mexico next week

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

OTTAWA — The minister in charge of Canada-U.S. trade is leading a large delegation to Mexico next week as Ottawa looks to diversify its trade links in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and threats to abandon a critical continental trade pact. Dominic LeBlanc will be in Mexico from Sunday to Friday with hundreds ... Read More »

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Killer had no specific target in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., school, but was ‘hunting’: RCMP

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

TUMBLER RIDGE — RCMP in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., say they don’t know where the primary gun used in a mass school shooting earlier this week came from. They say the attacker used an unregistered shotgun to kill her mother and sibling at their home before using different firearms at the school. RCMP Deputy Commissioner Dwayne ... Read More »

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