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A deadly shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia shocked Canada and left a small community searching for answers. The attack resulted in multiple fatalities and deeply affected students, families, and educators across the region. Emergency responders quickly secured the school and launched a full investigation into what authorities described as a major violent incident. Police confirmed that the primary suspect died at the scene. However, investigators continue to examine the timeline, possible warning signs, and whether anyone else played a role. Officials urged the public to avoid speculation and rely only on verified information as the case...

Senate Bill 3842, introduced by Sen. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport), proposes adding “transgenderism” to the state’s legal definition of mental illness under the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code. The bill defines the term as identifying with a gender different from the one assigned at birth, according to the filed legislation. Under current Illinois law, “mental illness” refers to disorders that substantially impair a person’s thinking, perception, emotions, judgment, or behavior. The statute specifically excludes developmental disabilities, dementia, and substance use disorders. SB3842 would expand that definition for the first time to include gender identity. ... “We need to rid ourselves...

Family confirms identity of trans Tumbler Ridge school shooter The individual alleged to be the shooter in the deadly attack at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia has been identified by a close family member as Jesse Strang, according to information obtained by Juno News. Juno News spoke directly with Russell G. Strang, Jesse Strang’s uncle, who confirmed Jesse was transgender and responsible for the shooting that left 10 people dead, including the suspect. A public YouTube account believed to be owned by Jesse features the transgender flag and uses “she/her” pronouns.