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Merritt Emergency Room closed again, ten hours after reopening
The Nicola Valley Hospital reopened Saturday morning after a 25-hour closure which began Friday morning ; only to shut down once again Saturday evening (Aug 8) at 6 p.m. This marks the eighth closure of the Emergency Department in 2026 and third this week. No definitive reason was given for the closure as per Interior ...
2h ago
B.C. declares state of emergency as thousands flee Summerland due to wildfire
VANCOUVER - Officials have now announced a B.C.-wide state of emergency with over 100 wildfires burning in the province as of Saturday, including a devastating blaze that threatened Summerland and Peachland overnight. "Since first reported early yesterday evening, the Bald Range wildfire has grown rapidly as winds...
6h ago
TNRD expands evacuation orders near Ainslie Creek wildfire
MERRITT - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has expanded its evacuation order in response to the Ainslie Creek wildfire west of Merritt. The evacuation order is in place for about 61 properties in Electoral Area "N" (Beautiful Nicola Valley - South) and includes the following addresses: 2145 to 250...
7h ago
RCMP looking for witness of Coquihalla crash south of Merritt
BC Highway Patrol are looking for a particular witness to a crash along the Coquihalla highway south of Merritt who left the scene before giving evidence to officers. Police officials said the crash happened on July 30, 2026, at about 2:15 p.m. along the Coquihalla northbound near Exit 286, just south of Merritt. When ...
Aug 07, 2026
BREAKING: Coldwater's Paul's Basin IR No.2 ordered to evacuate while main reserve placed on evacuation alert
An evacuation order has been issued for Coldwater Paul's Basin IR No. 2, requiring residents at 12 addresses to leave immediately due. At the same time, the Band has issued an evacuation alert for their main reserve, IR No. 1, notifying residents to be prepared to leave on short notice if conditions worsen. The propert...
Aug 07, 2026
