A makeshift memorial in Tumbler Ridge for the victims of Tuesday's shooting. | Darin Bain, Vista News photo
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Campbell River vigil Wednesday to honour lives lost in Tumbler Ridge

Wylie Henderson
By Wylie Henderson

A candlelight vigil is being held in Campbell River on Wednesday, Feb. 18 to stand with Tumbler Ridge and honour the lives lost in last week’s shooting.

The event is being hosted by the Campbell River and North Island Transition Society at Spirit Square.

“All members of the public are welcome to bring candles to light in remembrance,” the society said. “Support workers will be available for those that may need help in navigating this difficult time.”

Six children and two women were killed last week in shootings at a school and a home in the northeastern B.C. community of Tumbler Ridge.

The vigil begins at 5:15 p.m.

Wylie Henderson
Wylie Henderson
Wylie is news director for Vancouver Island, bringing more than a decade of broadcast experience to the role. A Vancouver native, he moved to the Island in 2025 with his wife and stepdaughter after a long run on the airwaves in the Kootenays. He is committed to delivering timely, reliable and community-focused news to listeners across the region. A lifelong Vancouver Canucks and B.C. Lions fan, Wylie is just as comfortable breaking down a game as he is breaking down a news story. Away from the newsroom, he can often be found on the golf course, cycling or lacing up his skates for a game of hockey. For Wylie, keeping listeners informed about what matters locally is more than a job, it’s a passion.

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