Nine people were killed and at least 25 injured in a mass shooting at a school and home in the remote Canadian community of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The attack, which began at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School at 13:20 local time on Tuesday, also resulted in the death of the suspect.
The RCMP received a report of an active shooter at the school, prompting a swift response. Details surrounding the events are still emerging, but the incident is already being described as one of the deadliest gun attacks in Canadian history. Authorities have not yet released the names of the victims or the suspect, nor have they provided a motive for the shooting.
In other news, WWE legend Fred Ottman, known as Typhoon, recently revealed he had been hospitalized for about 30 days due to a health scare. According to Fox News, Ottman shared that his gallbladder had exploded. While he is currently doing okay, he is not "out of the woods yet."
Meanwhile, the Co-op, a 180-year-old member-owned food and services group, is facing internal criticism. Senior staff members have complained of a "toxic culture" at the executive level, citing "fear and alienation" among employees, according to a letter seen by the BBC. The letter, which was sent to Co-op board members, alleges that staff are hesitant to voice concerns about the company's direction. Sources also indicated that a culture discouraging dissent has led to poor decisions, resulting in declining morale and profits.
In a separate development, Harrods announced that more than 180 survivors of abuse by former owner Mohammed Al Fayed are currently participating in its compensation scheme. The luxury retailer has already paid out compensation to over 50 women. The scheme, which opened last March, will close to new submissions on March 31st. Harrods had previously set aside over £60 million for the compensation plan, with eligible claimants receiving £200,000 each. Victims who agree to be assessed by a consultant psychiatrist could receive up to £385,000 in compensation, plus treatment costs.
Finally, a report by the children's commissioner for England revealed that children are routinely exposed to advertisements for weight loss injections and pills online. The report found that young people were "bombarded" with ads for products claiming to change their bodies and appearance, despite such advertising being banned. Dame Rachel de Souza, the children's commissioner, stated the posts were "immensely damaging" to young people's self-esteem and called for a ban on social media advertising to children. A spokesperson for the media regulator Ofcom stated it does not tolerate "tech firms prioritising engagement over children's online safety."
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