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Head-on collision closes Coquihalla Highway north of Merritt
A head-on collision just north of Merritt has the Coquihalla Highway closed on Saturday (Oct. 17). According to DriveBC, the highway closed between Exits 290 and 315 (Helmer Road) shortly before 9 a.m. and drivers should expect delays and watch for traffic control DriveBC has no estimate as to when the highway will reo...
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Tips yield results in Oct. 4 shooting arrests
Arrests have been made in connection with a targeted shooting in Merritt on October 4. Merritt RCMP say that information was received and led to the identification and arrest of multiple suspects in Surrey, on Thursday Oct. 8, who police believe are responsible. "The community are the eyes and ears of our neighbor...
Oct 16, 2026
FRAUD FACT FRIDAY: AI-Enabled Scams (Deepfakes, Voice Cloning)
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...
Oct 16, 2026
Saturday storm to bring snow, gusty winds to parts of central, southern B.C. on Election Day
It's shaping up to be a messy election day for some British Columbians as Environment Canada says a fall storm will bring mixed weather conditions to parts of the interior as well as some mountain highways this Saturday (Oct. 17). A special weather statement is in place for the Coquihalla Highway between Kamloops and H...
Oct 16, 2026
Vehicle rollover slows southbound Highway 5 traffic north of Merritt
Southbound traffic along Highway 5 was slowed by a vehicle rollover just north of Merritt on Friday. According to reports, the accident happened shortly before 11:30 a.m. A photo of the accident shows a white SUV on its side with its front end severely damaged and windows smashed. First responders were on the scene, bu...
Oct 13, 2026
