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The federal government has gradually widened its gun reform project, announcing a freeze on handgun sales and expanding the list of firearms covered under the initial ban.
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The federal government has gradually widened its gun reform project announcing a freeze on handgun sales and expanding the list of firearms covered under the initial ban
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- February 15, 2026 at 2:18 PM (6 months ago)
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- February 15, 2026 at 2:18 PM (6 months ago)
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An 18-year-old, Jesse Van Rootselaar, killed eight people, including her mother and stepbrother, at a school in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, before taking her own life. The shooting is one of the worst mass casualty events in Canadian history. Authorities are investigating the motive.
A deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, has brought renewed focus on Canada's gun control efforts. The government's national gun buyback program faces political and logistical hurdles. The article discusses the history of gun reform in Canada and the challenges it faces.
An 18-year-old suspect fatally shot eight people in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, before killing herself. The attack, which occurred at a school, is one of the deadliest mass shootings in Canadian history. Authorities are investigating the motive and have provided details about the suspect and victims.
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