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In cities with higher rates of gun violence, the vast majority of firearms linked to crimes are traced back to the United States.
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In cities with higher rates of gun violence the vast majority of firearms linked to crimes are traced back to the United States
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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.
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