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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 previous...
Feb 17, 2026 Finance Minister Brenda Bailey (Image Credit: The Canadian Press)
Woman arrested, Salmon Arm RCMP vehicle rammed after multiple pickup trucks stolen in the Shuswap
SALMON ARM, B.C. - A series of reported stolen trucks and an overnight hike led to the arrest of a woman in the Shuswap. Salmon Arm RCMP say a man in Blind Bay reported that he was awoken by the sound...
Feb 17, 2026 A Salmon Arm RCMP vehicle was damaged after being rammed by a reported stolen pickup truck. (Image Credit: Salmon Arm RCMP)
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. ...
Feb 16, 2026 SARAH AND JEFF HURLBERT. (Image Credit: CFJC Today/Anthony Corea)
Kamloops slated to host soccer, swimming, track and field provincials in 2026-27
KAMLOOPS - The head of Tourism Kamloops says the city is set to welcome thousands of high school athletes who will be competing in a trio of provincial competitions both this year and next year.Touris...
Feb 16, 2026 File Photo (Image Credit: Anthony Corea/CFJC Today)
City of Kamloops has 'positive and productive' meeting on recovery housing, day spaces with B.C. Housing Minister
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops councillor says the city had a "positive and productive" meeting with B.C. Housing Minister Christine Boyle, which was focused on two main topics of discussion - recovery-oriente...
Feb 15, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC File Photo)
Provincial deficit 'unsustainable' as budget comes Tuesday, B.C. official says
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government didn't have the opportunity to hint about what was coming in the provincial budget in its annual throne speech but both the premier and his finance minister ...
Feb 15, 2026
Tumbler Ridge teacher says he knew school staff would protect students
TUMBLER RIDGE - A teacher who helped to protect his students at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School when a killer began shooting says he never felt alone and knew all the staff were doing their best to she...
Feb 14, 2026
Tumbler Ridge, B.C., students shouldn't expect a return to site of killings: district
TUMBLER RIDGE - A teacher who helped to protect his students at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School when a killer began shooting says he never felt alone and knew all the staff were doing their best to she...
Feb 14, 2026
Fire chief concerned provincial changes to FireSmart funding may leave Kamloops high and dry
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has utilized FireSmart grant funding over the past several years to help clear up vegetation in green spaces around the community, while also offering grants to homeown...
Feb 13, 2026 Kamloops (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Shy smiles and braces: RCMP release names, photos of 8 Tumbler Ridge shooting victims
TUMBLER RIDGE - The names and photos of eight children and adults shot to death in a small B.C. town were released Thursday in a sombre visual rollcall of chubby cheeks, shy smiles and braces. The 2,7...
Feb 12, 2026
