Tumbler Ridge, BC Rocked by Mass Shooting

Feb 11, 2026

Rahim Mohamed, a National Post reporter covering Western and federal politics, brings a human-first perspective. He discusses the Tumbler Ridge tragedy, community trauma, and first responders. He then pivots to Alberta-Ottawa relations, Alberta separatism polling and U.S. ties, and the Alberta-Montana electricity dispute. He closes with thoughts on media responsibility and regional political tensions.

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ADVICE

Talk To Kids Thoughtfully After Trauma

Teachers should address traumatic events at an age-appropriate level and open space for students to share.
Parents should check in with kids and provide reassurance without forcing graphic details.

INSIGHT

Understaffed Services Amplify Crisis Effects

Small-town emergency services are often understaffed and overwhelmed by mass casualty events.
The Tumbler Ridge incident will prompt scrutiny of regional healthcare and policing capacity.

INSIGHT

Media Responsibility Amid Copycat Risks

Responsible journalism matters to avoid copycat incidents and politicized narratives.
Early social-media speculation already showed attempts to attach political frames to the shooting.

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How do you begin to talk about the tragedy in Tumbler Ridge, BC? Ten people are dead and another 25 sustained injuries in one of the deadliest mass shootings in Canadian history. We hear from political leaders and Real Talkers across the country who are grieving this senseless loss of life.

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17:30 | National Post correspondent Rahim Mohamed was scheduled to join us on this episode before the Tumbler Ridge shooting. He shares his thoughts as a human first, and a journalist second. We go on to discuss new polling on Alberta separation, Paul Brandt's cancelled speaking engagement, the Alberta-Montana electricity dispute, and President Donald Trump's take on the soon-to-open Gordie Howe Bridge between Windsor and Detroit. Feature interviews on Real Talk are presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West.

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