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Here’s what people are saying about B.C.’s 2026 budget

Here's what people are saying about the 2026 B.C. budget, which delivers a tax-rate increase, a record deficit, public sector cuts and delays in care-home construction, including in Fort St. John.

Prime Minister Carney returning to B.C. one week after mass shooting
Tough sell for B.C. budget featuring tax hike, record deficit and construction delays

British Columbia's finance minister begins selling a budget that has drawn critics from all sides with its soaring debt and deficit, public sector cuts and construction delays, including for the long-term care home which was scheduled for near the Fort St. John Hospital. 

Tax hike, record deficit and public sector cuts among B.C. budget highlights
By the numbers as British Columbia releases its 2026 budget

Here are some of the key figures in British Columbia's 2026 budget delivered on Tuesday, February 17th.

B.C. budget delays care homes, hospital and cancer facility, student housing

British Columbia’s budget delays seven long-term care projects, including in Fort St. John.

B.C. man sentenced to life in prison for killing ex-partner, says IHIT
Amazon violated labour code with selective pay increase to B.C. workers, board finds
B.C. police watchdog to determine whether to investigate Tumbler Ridge shooting

British Columbia's police watchdog, the Independent Investigations Office (IIO), is taking steps to determine whether its mandate is met to investigate the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge on February 10th.

Misinformation experts warn of dire consequences in online hunt for blame

Disinformation experts have called out the consequences of rushing to identify suspects after an Ontario woman was falsely accused of being the suspect in the recent shootings in Tumbler Ridge.

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