British Columbia — Daily Digest (2026-02-10)

A grim reminder of past tragedies: a list of school shootings in Canada shows the Tumbler Ridge attack on Feb. 10, 2026, was the deadliest linked to a Canadian school in nearly 40 years, with nine people killed and the suspected shooter also dead. The roundup names earlier incidents — École Polytechnique (Dec. 6, 1989), La Loche (Jan. 22, 2016), Dawson College (Sept. 13, 2006) and others — giving dates and victims to put this tragedy in historical context.

Kelowna golf course redevelopment heats up: the city is debating a land swap that would give developer Denciti 9.1 acres of municipal industrial land in exchange for a nine‑hole course, while Denciti would keep 46 adjacent acres to seek industrial rezoning. Council voted 7–2 to advance first reading after strong public opposition in 2023; a second public hearing is set for March 10 and neighbours worry about springs, flooding and losing an 18‑hole course.

Trial begins in fatal Vancouver Starbucks stabbing: Inderdeep Singh Gosal, 32 at the time, pleaded not guilty in the judge‑only trial over the March 2023 death of 37‑year‑old Paul Schmidt. Court showed 25 seconds of video of the confrontation; the five‑week trial will focus on whether the Crown can prove Gosal intended harm likely to cause death.

Prince Rupert family deaths ruled homicide‑suicide: a coroner’s jury found 38‑year‑old Christopher Duong died by self‑inflicted neck wounds and that his 35‑year‑old partner Janet Nguyen and their sons (ages 2 and 4) were homicide victims on June 13, 2023. The jury made nine recommendations — including better follow‑up care after Mental Health Act detentions, notifying police on release, and more psychiatric resources.

Tumbler Ridge school shooting: at least nine people killed, RCMP say: police found six victims at Tumbler Ridge Secondary and others at a home; one died en route to hospital and the suspected shooter was found dead with an apparent self‑inflicted injury. The active‑shooter alert was lifted at 5:46 p.m. PT; Premier David Eby and local officials pledged support and trauma counselling for the roughly 175‑student Grades 7–12 school.

First Nations push to protect DRIPA: more than 100 First Nations and organizations asked Premier David Eby to uphold the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), passed in 2019, warning that amending or weakening it after a December court ruling would risk backsliding. Leaders say the province invited expedited consultation on Jan. 29 that required NDAs, and they warn that abandoning negotiation will increase litigation and conflict.

Jim Robson, the Canucks’ legendary voice, dies at 91: Robson began broadcasting in Port Alberni at 17 and became the Vancouver Canucks’ play‑by‑play announcer when the team joined the NHL in 1970, retiring in April 1999. Fans and former colleagues remember his 30‑year run and lifelong presence at Rogers Arena.

Montreal man arrested in Ryan Wedding probe: the FBI says 35‑year‑old Tommy Demorizi was arrested at Newark International Airport on a U.S. warrant from Oct. 28, 2025, tied to alleged drug trafficking and witness‑tampering in the investigation of accused drug kingpin Ryan Wedding. Demorizi faces multiple charges including conspiracy to distribute cocaine and conspiracy to commit murder related to a continuing criminal enterprise.

WestJet trims U.S. network after travel drop: WestJet will suspend 16 transborder routes for summer 2026 (reducing full‑year transborder flying by about 10% and peak‑time flying by ~15%) after a “notable” decline in Canada–U.S. travel in 2025. The airline is redeploying capacity to strong domestic, Latin American and transpacific routes while airports note travellers are shifting to sun and domestic destinations.