The Big Story Big Headlines: The Prime Minster travels to Tumbler Ridge, B.C. three days after a mass shooting
Feb 13, 2026
A national leader travels to Tumbler Ridge after a mass shooting and communities mourn those lost. A one-time GST credit top-up and a new five-year support boost for low-income Canadians are explained. A report warns Canada is off track on climate targets. Updates cover Winter Games medal races and a SpaceX launch bound for the ISS.
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Community Mourning After School Shooting
- Virjesh Dave relates the Prime Minister's visit to Tumbler Ridge and the town vigil after the mass shooting.
- He recounts the mother's tribute to her daughter Tiki and the list of victims to humanize the tragedy.
GST Credit Top-Up To Ease Costs
- The federal government will deliver a GST credit top-up this spring to help affordability.
- The one-time top-up equals 50% of the credit and the regular benefit rises 25% for five years starting July.
Canada Off Track On Climate Goals
- The Canadian Climate Institute finds Canada off-track for all major emissions targets through 2050.
- The report blames a recent slackening of policy, including removal or weakening of climate measures nationwide.