NDP leadership candidates look to break out from the pack as final debate approaches
OTTAWA - The memberships have been sold, entry fees have been paid and now the NDP leadership candidates are preparing for their second and final party-organized debate in B.C. on Feb. 19. This second debate will be held in English. The first debate, h...
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CHILD DISABILITY FUNDING
Chris Rose Therapy Centre for Autism still processing provincial funding change
KAMLOOPS - Until June 2026, B.C.'s $6,000-per-year tax credit for families who have children diagnosed with ASD autism aged 6 to 18 years old will continue to be available. After that time, a new model with $475 million in funding will change to needs-based support. According to the B.C. government, the change is meant...
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1000 WAYS TO HEAL
1000 WAYS TO HEAL: Staying Human in Heavy Times
Feb 17, 2026
Art of Gardening
The Art of Christmas: Seasonal hand-tied bouquet
One Man's Opinion
COLLINS: How far out of the box should we think?
Feb 15, 2026
SOUND OFF
SOUND OFF: Peters' Tumbler Ridge commentary was misplaced, lazy
Feb 14, 2026
Kamloops and Area
BLIND HOCKEY
Kamloops Storm, Canadian Blind Hockey team up to teach kids about sport
KAMLOOPS - Canadian Blind Hockey, in partnership with the Kamloops Storm, hosted a Try Skating and Blind Hockey event on Tuesday (Feb. 17) at the McArthur Island Sports Centre Olympic Arena. This comes in part with Canadian Blind Hockey's field trip program, where the organization invites local youth around the region ...
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CHILD DISABILITY FUNDING
Chris Rose Therapy Centre for Autism still processing provincial funding change
KAMLOOPS - Until June 2026, B.C.'s $6,000-per-year tax credit for families who have children diagnosed with ASD autism aged 6 to 18 years old will continue to be available. After that time, a new model with $475 million in funding will change to needs-based support. According to the B.C. government, the change is meant...
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Tk'emlúps investigators narrow focus in search for potential gravesites, rule out some areas
TK'EMLUPS - Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc's latest update on the investigation into potential unmarked burials near the former Kamloops Indian Residential School (KIRS) reveals experts are honing in on a more precise set of possible gravesite locations. Kúkwpi7 Rosanne Casimir distributed an update to med...
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B.C. budget
B.C. hikes tax rate as budget delivers record $13 billion deficit
VICTORIA - British Columbia Finance Minister Brenda Bailey has unveiled what she calls a "serious" budget for 2026 that raises the base income tax rate while failing to rein in the deficit as previously pledged.The tax rate on the lowest bracket is being increased by 0.54 per cent, with government staff sayin...
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The Art of Christmas
The Art of Christmas: Christmas gifts
It's the most special time of the year for Maury Hik from Art Knapp Home and Garden! That's because he gets to talk about all the cool and unique gifts he has to offer on this final episode of the Art of Christmas for 2025.
Dec 17, 2025
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Art of Christmas
Art of Christmas: Christmas trees
For the gardener, what more important topic is there to talk about during the Christmas season than Christmas trees? Ivy Hik from Art Knapp Home and Garden takes time to talk about a few of the popular types they offer and how to take care of them!
Dec 12, 2025
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Art of Gardening
The Art of Christmas: Seasonal hand-tied bouquet
At this time of year, there's always a lot of interest by customers wondering how to create a colourful, hand tied bouquet. But Ivy Hik from Art Knapp Home & Garden in Kamloops makes a lot of them so she's taking time out to show you how it's done!WATCH:
Dec 09, 2025
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British Columbia
B.C. sets up condolence books to honour Tumbler Ridge victims and support community
VICTORIA - An online condolence book has been set up to honour the victims of last week's shootings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., where eight victims were shot dead. The British Columbia government says the book is for people to share messages of "condolence...
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B.C. paramedics vote for strike action, need essential services agreement first
RICHMOND - The union representing British Columbia paramedics and emergency dispatchers says its members have voted in favour of strike action, but that doesn't mean workers are walking off the job. Ambulance Paramedics of British Columbia says its mem...
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Bhangu makes 11 running for the leadership of the B.C. Conservative Party
LANGLEY - Harman Bhangu, the member of the legislature for Langley-Abbotsford, has announced he's running to become leader of the British Columbia Conservative Party. Bhangu becomes the 11th person to seek the job and said in a statement on Wednesday ...
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Local Sports
BLIND HOCKEY
Kamloops Storm, Canadian Blind Hockey team up to teach kids about sport
KAMLOOPS - Canadian Blind Hockey, in partnership with the Kamloops Storm, hosted a Try Skating and Blind Hockey event on Tuesday (Feb. 17) at the McArthur Island Sports Centre Olympic Arena. This comes in part with Canadian Blind Hockey's field trip program, where the organization invites local youth around the region ...
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Royals 4 Blazers 2
Kamloopsian Newman scores shorthanded winner as Royals beat Blazers on Family Day
KAMLOOPS - Reggie Newman gave his family lots to cheer about on Sandman Centre on Family Day Monday (Feb. 16).The 20-year-old Kamloopsian scored a shorthanded game winner to lift the Victoria Royals to a 4-2 win over the Kamloops Blazers. Newman's goal at 13:11 of the third period put the Royals ahead for good after th...
Feb 17, 2026
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PARENTS' WEEKEND
Hurlbert's parents rave about Kamloops, Blazers' organization; father Jeff says tough decision likely ahead for J.P.
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers are hosting parents' weekend, and moms and dads were in town on B.C. Family Day Monday, when their offspring squared off against the Victoria Royals at Sandman Centre. CFJC Today tracked down Jeff and Sarah Hurlbert, Blazers' forward J.P. Hurlbert's father and mother, respectively.Here a...
Feb 16, 2026
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Canada
Democrats say they're escalating investigation into Gordie Howe bridge debacle
WASHINGTON - Democrats say they are escalating an investigation into U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to stall the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge. Democrats allege Trump's social media post last week came hours after Commerce Secre...
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B.C. First Nation says there may never be 'full consensus' on potential burial site
KAMLOOPS - The British Columbia First Nation that announced the discovery of 215 potential unmarked graves at a former residential school in 2021, catapulting the issue into public discourse, says there may never be consensus on what to do with the sit...
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More than 300 MPs have crossed the floor in Parliament since Confederation
OTTAWA - Alberta MP Matt Jeneroux has crossed the floor from the Conservative party to join the Liberal caucus, nudging the Liberal seat count up by one in the current minority Parliament. The Liberals remain three seats short of a functional majority ...
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World
8 backcountry skiers found dead and 1 still missing after California avalanche
NEVADA CITY, Calif. (AP) - Crews found the bodies of eight backcountry skiers near California's Lake Tahoe and were searching for one more after they were caught in an avalanche, the nation's deadliest in nearly half a century, authorities said Wednesd...
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Olympic figure skaters offer wellness tips for weekend athletes. The 'hard ice always wins'
The figure skaters at the Winter Olympics make it look easy; sheer elegance on hard ice. But elite skaters also fight injuries, much like the rest of us who work out, go to the gym or swim to stay fit. "No athlete at this ...
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Rescuers race to save 6 skiers trapped in California avalanche that's left 10 more missing
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Rescue crews on skis and snowcats battled blizzard conditions in an effort to reach six backcountry skiers still alive but trapped Tuesday after an avalanche high in the rugged Northern California mountains that left 10 other skier...
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