Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney traveled to Tumbler Ridge on Friday to join mourners in the wake of a shooting that has shaken the mining town. The community is grappling with grief and seeking unity after the tragedy, which is one of Canada's deadliest mass shootings.
The shooting, which occurred on Tuesday, February 10th, left the town stunned. Residents described the day as beginning like any other, with the typical cloudy haze and winter chill. However, the quiet routine of daily life was irrevocably shattered. Families are speaking of their loss, with Sarah Lampert, the mother of 12-year-old Ticaria Lampert, one of the children killed, making a public statement. "The tears just keep flowing," she said, according to source 3.
Meanwhile, in other news, designer Stella Jean had to redesign the Haitian team's ski suits for the 2026 Winter Olympics after being told they did not comply with guidelines. The original design depicted the formerly enslaved revolutionary Toussaint Louverture riding a horse, but the image of the revolutionary had to be painted over.
In the realm of sports, fans are flocking to Colombo, Sri Lanka, for the T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan. The opportunity to witness the heated rivalry has led to inflated airfares and hotel prices, but thousands of fans are willing to make the sacrifices. "More than a cricket match," said one fan, according to source 4.
In the United States, former President Donald Trump hinted at a new executive order that would force election organizers to require voter identification before distributing ballots. Frustrated by a lack of progress on the issue in Congress, Trump warned of imminent executive action in a social media post on Friday, according to source 5.
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