To the people of Tumbler Ridge, BC

On February 10, 2026, in the northern BC town of Tumbler Ridge, a lone shooter killed eight persons at random, including four students and an Educational Assistant in the library of the Tumbler Ridge Secondary School. Twenty-seven others at the school were injured before the shooter committed suicide.

Ex Libris Association extends its condolences to the people of Tumbler Ridge, and especially to the families of the victims. We grieve the loss of life, and will not forget those who died. We hope that those who suffered injuries will recover completely and resume their normal lives. Our thoughts are with you.

As librarians and information specialists, we have always worked to ensure the personal security of our patrons while providing them with the resources they need. To the best of our ability, we will strive to ensure that such a tragedy does not occur in future. While many of us are retired, we remain influential in our profession. We will do our best to ensure that everyone is safe in our libraries as well as our communities.

David I. Harvie
President
Ex Libris Association of Canada