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FRAUD FRIDAY: CRA Tax Frauds
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...
3h ago
CNOY Fundraiser happening Saturday for Nicola Valley Food Bank
There is still time for you and your team to register for the Coldest Night of The Year fundraiser in support of the Nicola Valley Food Bank. (NVFB) This years event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 28, with all money raised will help the NVFB and its various expenses. There are two walks that you can take part in: 1.) t...
5h ago
Police identify man found dead in Merritt home, say criminality is involved
A 63-year-old man was found dead at a home in Merritt last week. In an update distributed Thursday (Feb. 26), BC RCMP's Southeast District Major Crime Unit (SED MCU) identifies the victim as Clive Hack. The Mounties are releasing Hack's name to advance the investigation, as police believe his death is criminal in natur...
20h ago
Mounties nap excessive speeder going 106 km/h in 50 zone
Most movie buffs are familiar with the "Fast & Furious" media franchise, which centers around a series of films involving fast paced driving and car heists. In "Fast & Foolish", which premiered in Merritt on Monday February 23rd, a vehicle was caught by police travelling 106 km/h in a poste...
Feb 26, 2026
RCMP again warn businesses about bogus bills in area
Nicola Valley businesses are being warned that more bogus bills are circulating throughout the city of Merritt. Just before Christmas, several retailers reported counterfeit $50 bills were being distributed in the region; and just this week another Merritt business received two (2) bogus $100 bills. As was the case bef...
Feb 26, 2026
