To the People of Tumbler Ridge

A photo of one of the victims of a mass shooting is seen at a memorial site in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

In the wake of an unimaginable tragedy, the true character of a northern B.C. community was revealed not by headlines, but by the quiet heroism of its people.

BC forestry industry battered again

The closure of Canfor’s mills in northern BC is another episode of the Canada-US lumber dispute, and another blow to forestry communities.

Snapshot of Northern B.C.’s resource economy

A study from the Northern Development Initiative Trust shows that the region continues its hefty contribution to provincial well-being. Uncertainties in trade and decision making have consequences for all British Columbia residents.