A remote town in British Columbia, Canada, was shaken by a deadly shooting on Tuesday that left nine people dead, according to the New York Times. The incident occurred in Tumbler Ridge, a town with a population of approximately 2,400, located near the Alberta border. The shooter, who has not been identified, died of a self-inflicted injury.
The town, nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, is known for its remote location and natural beauty, including a geological park recognized by UNESCO. Danielle Roscher, owner of a local outdoor tour company, told the New York Times that the area is so isolated that cellphone service cuts out quickly when leaving town. Roscher added that the attacks were "unsettling" and "don't even seem real."
In other news, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) banned a "menacing" Disney advert for the film "Predator Badlands," according to the BBC. The advert featured a severed body, which the ASA determined was likely to frighten and distress children. Parents complained that the digital poster was "inappropriate and disturbing for young children." Disney argued that the severed body was that of a robot.
Also, the International Organization for Migration reported that 53 people are dead or missing after a migrant boat capsized in the Mediterranean Sea off the Libyan coast on Friday, as stated by The Guardian. Only two survivors were rescued.
In business news, senior Co-op staff have complained of a "toxic culture" at the top of the 180-year-old member-owned food and services group, according to the BBC. A letter to Co-op board members cited "fear and alienation" among senior staff who felt scared to raise concerns about the direction of the business. Several sources said that a culture discouraging challenge had led to poor decisions, resulting in sinking morale and a drop in profits.
Finally, Ghanaian musician Ebo Taylor, a pioneer of the highlife genre, died at the age of 90, as reported by The Guardian. His son, Kweku Taylor, announced the news on Sunday, calling his father "a colossus of African music." Taylor's legacy included an unmatched artistry.
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