Mark Carney has suspended his planned trip to Germany following the school shooting in British Columbia, the PM's office says, according to Reuters.

The planned trip was to a Munich Security Conference that is usually held over a few days, and is planned to host more than 60 heads of state and government.

The talks are expected to cover everything from artificial intelligence, critical supply chains, support for Ukraine and Nato.

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Officials have appealed for patience from the remote community, as the investigation unfolds.

Here's what we know, and don't know:

• Police say an attacker killed nine people in the community of Tumbler Ridge, before taking their own life
• Six victims were found dead in a local secondary school, while a seventh died on the way to hospital; the body of the attacker was also found at the school
• Another two bodies were found in a nearby residence
• A shelter-in-place alert sent during the attack identified the suspect as a "female in a dress with brown hair"
• Officials say they know the attacker's identity, but so far have not publicly revealed their name or gender
• Police also have not identified the type of gun used in the attack, or the ages of the victims who died
• The connection between the school and the residence has also yet to be revealed

Officers that arrived at the scene within two minutes of the call to emergency services may have saved lives, says Eby.

The swift response meant a "devastating tragedy was prevented from being significantly worse," he says.

He notes the officers were putting themselves at risk by rushing into the school.

"It's heroic work, and I am very grateful," says Eby.

Police say the attacker was found dead inside the school, and that the suspected cause of death is suicide.

Answering a reporter's question Eby says police "are still reaching out to families and next of kin" of the victims.

"I expect we'll be hearing shortly from the police," he says.

When asked about the prime minister's response, Eby says he "has certainly conveyed the grief and devastation he feels and what the people of Tumbler Ridge are facing".

Eby adds the PM has offered assistance from the federal government moving forward.

Krieger continues by acknowledging this as the "worst mass shooting in our province's history".

"As a mother, I'm holding the families who lost loved ones close in my heart, as well as the many of those injured," she says.

"We will ensure every possible support is available for the community in the coming days," she adds.

Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Nina Krieger says that police arrived at the school within two minutes of receiving the call of an active shooting.

"This is only the beginning for so many families who have been impacted by today's tragic events," she says.

"The shockwaves will continue to reverberate throughout the country for some time."

Mental health counsellors are en route to the community to help the grieving.

Eby asks all Canadians to wrap the people of Tumbler Ridge and families with love.

"This is something that will reverberate for years to come," he says, adding that the priority is to look after the people of Tumbler Ridge.

Premier Eby is wrapping up what we do know. He says a total of 10 people are dead, including the attacker.

The attacks took place at two different sites. Eight bodies were found at the school, and two more at a nearby residence, he says.

He notes that the information is currently very limited, and asks for patience as investigators do their work.

British Columbia Premier David Eby has just started speaking.

"This is a devastating and unimaginable tragedy," he says.

"We can't imagine what the community is going through. But I know it's causing us to all hug our kids a little bit tighter tonight."

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Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney says he is "devastated" by "today’s horrific shootings" in Tumbler Ridge.

"My prayers and deepest condolences are with the families and friends who lost loved ones to these horrific acts of violence", Carney says in a post on X.

The PM says he joins Canadians in their grief and extends his thanks to the "first responders who risked their lives to protect their fellow citizens". He says his government "stands with all British Columbians as they confront this horrible tragedy".

"I have connected with Premier Eby to express my condolences, and with the Minister of Public Safety, Gary Anandasangaree, who is coordinating the federal response," he adds.

The PM was due to fly to Germany at the end of the day.

Canadian opposition leader Pierre Poilievre has just posted on X to condemn the "senseless tragedy".

"I am devastated to learn that many innocent people have been killed and injured in a senseless act of violence at a local high school in Tumbler Ridge," writes Poilievre, the leader of the Conservative party.

"Our prayers are with the families, students, teachers, first responders, and the entire community grieving this immense loss."

Canadian PM Mark Carney has yet to comment on the attack.

British Columbia Premier David Eby is due to hold a news conference in around 30 minutes, at 21:00 local time (04:00 GMT), according to CBC News.

Police have so far revealed very few details about the attack.

We'll bring you further updates as they come

The premier of Alberta, the province which lies around 160km east of Tumbler Ridge, has also sent her condolences.

"My thoughts are with everyone affected by the devastating shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia today," Premier Danielle Smith says.

"I can only imagine the absolute devastation that the students, families, staff, and entire community must be feeling right now.

"To the families grieving, the friends and classmates who are also impacted, and the first responders on the ground — know that Alberta and the whole of Canada is thinking of you and our hearts go out to you and your community."

The premier of the province of British Columbia, David Eby, has just posted his condolences on X.

"Our hearts are in Tumbler Ridge tonight with the families of those who have lost loved ones," he writes.

"Government will ensure every possible support for community members in the coming days, as we all try to come to terms with this unimaginable tragedy."

In the news conference, Floyd also confirmed the suspect who was found dead at the school is the same person police described in an alert sent to phones.

According to Canadian media, the alert described the suspect as a woman in a dress with brown hair.

The RCMP, Canada's federal police force similar to the US FBI, have just wrapped up their virtual news conference.

Chief Supt Floyd spoke, but provided few answers as to what happened in the remote community.

During the update, we learned:

• Around 100 students and staff were evacuated from the school after officers arrived, responding to calls of an active shooter
• Police believe they have identified the attacker, but are not publicly releasing their name
• The motivation for the attack is currently unknown, he said, adding: "I think we will struggle to determine the 'why', but we will try our best to determine what transpired"
• He declined to say how many victims are children
• The shooting at the school and at a nearby home are linked, he said, but added that investigators are not yet ready to share the connection

We'll bring you more details as soon as we get them.

We have reported that two of the victims were found at a house near the school.

Chief Supt Floyd says it is too early to identify the connection between the school and the home where they were found.

"We believe they're connected, but we're not in a position to provide that definitely right now, at this time, what that connection may or may not be."

RCMP Chief Supt Ken Floyd says it is too early to say whether the death toll will rise.

The roughly 25 people who suffered non-life-threatening injuries are still being assessed by medical professionals, he says.

"The scene was very dramatic and there were multiple victims that are still being cared for," he says.

We are just getting some more updates as the RCMP gives a virtual news conference.

Police say they do not yet know the attacker's connection to the school.

Stay with us, and we'll bring you further updates soon.

The local school district has just put out a statement, saying classes are cancelled for the rest of the week because of the attack.

“Due to the tragic events that unfolded in the community of Tumbler Ridge today, Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and Tumbler Ridge Elementary School will be closed for the rest of the week," the statement says.

"The district will make support available and once we have the locations for where the support will be we will put that information on social media.”