How to Support Tumbler Ridge

by Rebecca Bollwitt Wednesday, February 11th, 2026 — 10:15am PST

Our hearts are with the community of Tumbler Ridge as we reflect on the tragic events of February 10th. If you would like to offer support, or if you are seeking support yourself, the information below outlines the available resources and ways to help.

How to Support Tumbler Ridge

The Tumbler Ridge PAC (Parent Advisory Council) has launched a GoFundMe campaign and it has been verified. You can donate here to support the community.

There is an individual GoFundMe in support of one of the students here.

What Happened

Here’s what is known so far, courtesy of the CBC who has had incredibly compassionate coverage over the last 24 hours:

Police say nine people were killed and at least 25 more were injured after a mass shooting Tumbler Ridge, a town of about 2,500 people in northeastern BC.
- Update: RCMP say that nine in total are dead, eight people from the school not nine as previously reported.
Six victims were found dead inside the high school and another died on the way to the hospital, according to authorities. Two more people were found dead in a home, which police believe is connected to the school shooting.
- Tumbler Ridge Secondary School is a Grade 7-12 school with about 160 students.
The sole suspect was also found dead inside the school from “a self-inflicted injury,” according to police.
Police have not released details about the victims’ identities, including their ages, citing privacy and a need to confirm and notify families first, as is standard practice in British Columbia.
Video from the RCMP press conference this morning. Their official newsroom is here.

Dignitaries from around the world have offered condolences and support, and the flags at all federal and provincial buildings are at half mast for the next week. Our nation is in mourning.

Mental Health Supports

For those in the community and anyone hearing the news, there are mental health supports in BC you can connect with 24/7:

310 Mental Health Support, call 310-6789
Connect with Kids Help Phone
- Call 1-800-668-6868
- Youth can text 686868
- Adults can text 741741

The school district has confirmed that Northern Health has created a space at the Tumbler Ridge Community Centre to allow the school community to come together over the next few days and as needed. All will be welcome to attend and connect. Mental health professionals will be present to provide support.

How to Talk to Kids

How to talk to kids about difficult things (Red Cross Canada)
Helping children and teens cope with stressful public events (Canadian Paediatric Society)

More details will be coming out in the next few days, and weeks. Keep the community, the students, parents, healthcare workers and first responders in your thoughts.

I will update this post with any further fundraisers or supports as they become available. Feel free to submit any other verified fundraisers or campaigns.