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Coquihalla between Merritt and Hope re-opened amid weather statement
The Coquihalla between Merritt and Hope has reopened this morning after poor highways caused a motor vehicle incident early Monday morning forcing the highway to close for hours. The closure just one of a hectic day on the highways after a low pressure system hit the area with freezing rain, ice pellets and compact sno...
32m ago
Snowfall warning issued for Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt
A snowfall warning is in effect for the Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt following a night of snowy chaos. Environment Canada says around 15 to 20 centimetres of snow is expected for the stretch of Highway 5 Monday (March 9), with periods of heavy snow at times. The weather agency says flurries are expected to t...
4h ago
Travel not recommended as RCMP respond to multiple crashes on Coquihalla near Merritt
Motorists should avoid the Coquihalla Highway near Merritt this morning as RCMP say travel is not recommended. Merritt RCMP said they responded to a number of crashes on the highway about five kilometres south of Helmer Road. "No injuries have been reported," the statement said, as RCMP added the highway betw...
5h ago
RCMP Musical Ride returning to Merritt in August
The RCMP Musical Ride will be making a stop in Merritt this August, and tickets will go on sale in less than two months. The Musical Ride will perform at the Nicola Valley Rodeo Grounds on Wednesday, Aug. 26, as part of what organizers say is a "limited tour in B.C." "We are proud to bring this wonderful...
5h ago
WEATHER ADVISORY: Wind warning issued by Environment Canada
Drivers in the region could find driving challenging today as Environment Canada issued two weather advisories for the area, as a cold front associated with a strong low pressure system passes through the region today. Motorists travelling the Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt and Merritt to Kamloops and the Conn...
Mar 07, 2026
