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Ronald McDonald Family Room opens for regional families at Royal Inland Hospital
t's taken nearly eight years of work, but the Ronald McDonald Family Room is finally open at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops. The space is designed for families at the hospital to use for resting, breaks and meals, without having to leave the hospital campus and be far from their children. It features a living room, ...
5h ago
Investigators working to determine cause after 'suspicious' fire at Merritt hotel
The RCMP say an overnight structure fire at a Merritt hotel has been deemed suspicious, though investigators are still working to determine a cause. Police say officers from the Merritt RCMP Detachment as well as crews from Merritt Fire Rescue responded to the Comfort Inn and Suites on De Wolf Way around 1:30 a.m. Frid...
Jun 14, 2025
2024 Annual Report now available:City
Civic minded residents with an interest in the future of our city can now view the City of Merritt's 2024 Annual Report. The document outlines the city's 2024 initiatives, goals for 2025, and 2024 audited financial statements. The report was prepared in accordance with Section 98 of the Community Charter. The public is...
Jun 12, 2025
Category 2 open fire prohibition taking effect in Kamloops Fire Centre
Another layer of fire prohibitions has been placed over the Kamloops Fire Centre amid drier and warmer conditions. Effective noon Friday (June 13), the BC Wildfire Service says Category 2 open fires will be prohibited throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre. This is in addition to the Category 3 open fire ban that came int...
Jun 12, 2025
Merritt, Kelowna RCMP nab high speed motorcyclist
A man is facing several charges after leading RCMP on a dangerous journey on Friday afternoon. The incident began Friday, when Merritt Highway Patrol observed a motorcycle travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway 97 C. According to the RCMP report, "for the safety of the public, no pursuit was initiated"...
Jun 09, 2025
