Joint Commission Considered for Tumbler Ridge Shooting

0:00British Columbia's Public Safety Minister is considering a joint federal provincial commission to investigate the February 10th shooting in Tumblr. Riz that left eight people dead. An 18-year-old shooter killed her mother and half-brother at home, then five children and an educator at the local secondary school before, taking her own life. More than two dozen others were injured in the attack. This idea comes after the minister met with her federal counterpart in Ottawa this week. A provincial inquest was already announced more than three weeks ago, and the federal side supports it fully. Families, the community, and the public are pushing for clear answers to help prevent future tragedies like this one. Officials point to a similar commission that looked into the Nova Scotia mass shooting back in April 2020, which claimed 22 lives. Such a joint commission could bring in witnesses from outside the province, even from international companies with Canadian offices. It's still too soon to say if or when it might happen.

1:00Meanwhile, the minister highlighted a new federal bill that closes loopholes, letting extortion suspects delayed deportation by claiming refugee status. These steps aim to hold more people accountable and keep communities safer. You've been listening to Vancouver News today, AI-powered local news.