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RCMP call Monday evening fire "intentional" as the investigation continues
The Merritt detachment of the RCMP are looking for the publics help in their investigation into a suspicious fire on Monday night in the city.. Firefighters were called to the scene of a fire in the 2300 block of Priest Avenue just after 6 p.m. Monday and found two structures involved. Fire Chief Dave Tomkinson said t...
4h ago
Coquihalla closure caused by 'non-compliant commercial vehicles' as Environment Canada revises snowfall warning
The Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt remains closed this morning, and DriveBC is pointing the blame at "non-compliant commercial vehicles" that did not chain up. The highway has been closed in both directions since about 9:00 p.m. last night, though northbound lanes between Merritt and Hope were fi...
5h ago
Three to appear in court after failed theft at bank ATM
Three men will be making a court appearance in August after an attempted theft from an ATM machine at a local bank failed early Monday morning. Merritt RCMP report that front line officers responded to a report of an attempted theft at the Royal Bank branch on Quilchena Avenue in which three men were seen attempting to...
18h ago
Bell newest data centre in Merritt, anchoring new Bell AI Fabric partnership
There is an exciting announcement this morning from Bell Canada pertaining to the City of Merritt. Bell Canada announced today that through the growth of Bell AI Fabric and through an expanded partnership with BUZZ High Performance Computing (HPC), that Bell Canada is opening its newest data centre in Merritt. In a pre...
Mar 25, 2026
Traffic disruption begins today
A reminder to motorists that FortisBC will begin working near the intersection of Houston Street and Clapperton Avenue to repair their gas mains starting today. Single-lane alternating traffic is to be expected while this work is being completed. The work will take place today, and tomorrow (March 26) and Friday (Marc...
Mar 25, 2026
