Victoria, British Columbia, Canada – A video filmed by Charles Bodi captures a somber community vigil outside the British Columbia Legislature on February 11, 2026.

Around 150 attendees gathered on the legislature grounds in the evening, under cool February night skies illuminated by artificial lights. Families, local officials, and community members stood in clusters or semi-circles, holding candles, flowers, and tribute signs for the victims of the recent mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.

A moment of silence was observed, with heads bowed in quiet reflection. Emotional embraces followed as attendees comforted one another, creating an atmosphere of mourning, solidarity, and shared grief. The historic legislature building provided a symbolic backdrop, emphasizing the provincial government’s recognition of the tragedy.

The vigil reflects the community’s need for collective healing after the shooting in Tumbler Ridge, a small northeastern British Columbia town of roughly 2,000 residents. While details about the incident remain limited, the gathering demonstrates widespread grief and the province’s support for affected families.

Posted on February 12, 2026, around 04:14 GMT, the video highlights the respectful and supportive tone of the gathering, focusing on human connection, remembrance, and the quiet power of communal mourning in the wake of tragedy.

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