BC Throne Speech Cancelled Because of Tumbler Ridge Shooting
British Columbia’s provincial legislature has cancelled Thursday’s throne speech because of the mass shooting that claimed nine lives in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. A joint statement from the three party house leaders in the provincial legislature says the speech is being cancelled in recognition of the “horrific shooting and tragic loss of life” in the community [...]
BC Throne Speech Cancelled Because of Tumbler Ridge Shooting The British Columbia provincial legislature has canceled Thursday’s throne speech due to a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge that resulted in nine fatalities. House leaders from the three parties issued a joint statement acknowledging the “horrific shooting and tragic loss of life.” Lieutenant-governor Wendy Cocchia will deliver a speech dedicated to the people of Tumbler Ridge.
- BC provincial legislature cancels Thursday’s throne speech.
- Cancellation is in recognition of a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.
- Nine lives were lost in the shooting.
- A joint statement was released by three party house leaders.
- Lieutenant-governor Wendy Cocchia will deliver a speech honoring Tumbler Ridge residents.
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