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Eleven firearms stolen from local business still missing
Merritt RCMP say two people are facing charges in connection to the theft of multiple firearms from a Merritt business earlier this month. On Tuesday, June 9, Merritt RCMP responded to a call about a break in at Canadian Tire where eleven firearms were stolen. The suspects were identifed, arrested, then released with ...
3h ago
FRAUD FRIDAY: Business Email Compromise
As the number of frauds and scams continues to grow in the Nicola Valley, Merritt & Nicola Valley Crime Stoppers, and Q101 are teaming up to present Fraud Fridays, a feature designed to inform those in the community of the dangers of fraud, what they should look for, and what to do if they are a victim of fraud. Ma...
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National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration happening this weekend
Many events will be held this weekend to mark the 30th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day coming up Sunday June 21 to recognize and honor the cultures, heritage, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. Here in the Nicola Valley, there will be celebrations beginning on Saturday, ...
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BREAKING: Emergency room at Nicola Valley Hospital will be unavailable for 25 hours beginning Friday morning
Interior Health advising Merritt and area residents that emergency services at the Nicola Valley Hospital will be unavailable for 25 hours beginning at 7 a.m. on Friday morning. The emergency room will remain closed until Saturday morning at 8 a.m. This is the first closure of the emergency room in Merritt in 2026. Pa...
18h ago
BREAKING: Evacuation Alert Downgraded to All Clear at North End of Stump Lake - Kullagh Creek Wildfire
The evacuation alert issued by the TNRD due to the Cool-ig Creek Wildfire has been downgraded to All clear. The BC Wildfire service says the 149 hectacre wildfire which began on Tuesday near Stump Lake was classified as under control on Wednesday afternoon. The wildfire is suspected to be human-caused, either by accide...
23h ago
