Trent Ernst
Local journalist and sole reporter/publisher of the weekly community paper Tumblerridgelines in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., who covered the town's mass-shooting events and reported on the community's response.
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Feb 23, 2026 • 37min
The Only Reporter in Tumbler Ridge
Trent Ernst, the one-man publisher of Tumblerridgelines in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., is a local reporter who chronicled everything from council meetings to a mass shooting. He recounts being the only journalist on scene, handling livestreams and verification under pressure. He talks about correcting misinformation, shielding his community from sensational coverage, and staying to keep reporting after the world moved on.
