The Week That Was – April 12 – 16, 2021
Apr 17, 2021 | 5:07 AM
Vern Strecheniuk
Every weekend Q101 publishes the ‘Week That Was’ highlighting some of the most interesting news stories of the week.
COVID-19 related stories will be mostly excluded from these articles (for the latest COVID-19 stats click here).
This week Merritt was talking about funding for the Walters Street development, an increase in calls for potential overdoses, COVID-19 grad ceremonies for SD58, and a pair of upcoming public hearings.
Provincial loan for Walters Street Development questioned by BC Liberals
Despite the removal of the affordable units, the BC NDP announced the project as part of their BC Housing Hub program as including affordable units, and approved a low-interest loan for the developer.
Merritt Mounties concerned by recent spike in overdose calls
The Merritt RCMP is informing the public about recent increases in the number of calls for service by police and emergency medical responders to potential overdoses.
SD58 planning for second year of COVID-19 restricted graduation ceremonies
For a second consecutive year, School District 58 Nicola-Similkameen is headed towards a socially distanced graduation ceremony.
Merritt announces two public hearings
The City of Merritt has announced a pair of public hearings for April 20, 2021.
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