The shooting in Tumbler Ridge, ‌British Columbia, is one of the deadliest mass casualty events in recent Canadian history. The shooting in Tumbler Ridge, ‌British Columbia, one of the deadliest mass casualty events in recent Canadian history, brought to Canada the type of mass shooting more ​common in neighbouring United States. December 2014Edmonton, AlbertaA man killed eight people, including his wife, before killing himself. March 2005Mayerthorpe, AlbertaA man killed four ⁠RCMP officers who went to his home to execute a warrant to repossess property. April 1996Vernon, British ColumbiaA man killed nine ​relatives gathered for the wedding of his estranged wife’s sister and wounded ​two others before killing himself.

Source: The Irish Times February 11, 2026 18:30 UTC