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'There is anger in our community': Coldwater Indian Band denounces lack of consultation over new Pacific Link pipeline
The Coldwater Indian Band is voicing its opposition to the new Pacific Link pipeline, which on Thursday (Oct. 1) was deemed to be in the national interest under the Building Canada Act. In a news release, the Coldwater Indian Band said hundreds of kilometres of the pipeline will cross Nlaka'pamux territory just outside...
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Centennials and Storm Announce Inaugural Coquihalla Cup
The Merritt Centennials and Kamloops Storm are adding a little more to the line when the two clubs meet this season with the introduction of the Coquihalla Cup. The inaugural Coquihalla Cup will be decided over six regular-season meetings between the Storm and Centennials, creating a season-long battle between two neig...
Sep 29, 2026
No injuries in early-morning fire in Collettville
Four people and their pets escaped without injury after a fire in a home in Collettville on Monday morning. Fire Chief Dave Tomkinson told Q101 News" the fire was first reported through 911 by a fast-acting neighbour, who also alerted the occupants to the fire." In total 16 firefighters responded with one eng...
Sep 29, 2026
Nicola Valley Emergency Department Closed Again
For the second straight evening, the Emergency department at the Nicola Valley Hospital will be closed immediately. Interior Health issued the closure just before 5:00 p.m. on Saturday saying that the Emergency Room would be closed from 6:00 p.m. Saturday Sept. 26, until 7:00 a.m. on Sunday Sept. 27. This comes after a...
Sep 26, 2026
Merritt mayor calls out NDP healthcare promise
Amid frequent emergency department closures, Merritt mayor Mike Goetz says the BC NDP's promise to triple U.S. healthcare worker recruitment will need to benefit Interior Health communities more than the previous campaign did. Party leader David Eby lauded the success of past efforts to recruit more than 800 healthcare...
Sep 25, 2026
