UPDATED: B.C. cancels typical throne speech, Tumbler Ridge day of mourning to be held

Premier David Eby will not be having the Lieutenant Governor deliver his planned throne speech on Thursday, Feb. 12, due to Tuesday’s mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge.
The B.C. legislature will instead hold a moment of silence, followed by a 2 p.m. speech by Lt.-Gov. Wendy Cocchia that will focus on the tragedy. The “legally required procedures” will then be carried out to open the legislative session.
B.C. is also declaring Thursday a day of mourning.
Cocchia’s remarks wil