Every weekend Q101 publishes the ‘Week That Was’ highlighting some of the most interesting news stories of the week.

This week Merritt was talking about a wanted Merritt man, a health concern for Premier Horgan, COVID-19 booster shots, and Interior Health’s staffing shortages.

Merritt RCMP seeking assistance in locating sexual assault suspect

On January 14, 2020, Mr. Louie Oppenheim was charged with one count of Sexual Assault, stemming from an alleged sexual assault that occurred in May 2019. An endorsed warrant has been issued for Mr. Oppenheim’s arrest.

Merritt RCMP seeking assistance in locating sexual assault suspect

Premier Horgan to undergo surgery to remove lump from throat

B.C. Premier John Horgan has released a statement that he is set to undergo surgery on Friday after finding a lump in his throat.

Premier Horgan to undergo surgery to remove lump from throat

BC offering COVID-19 booster shot to everyone starting in January

More people in B.C. will start to receive invitations for a COVID-19 booster shot as the Province continues its COVID-19 immunization plan, prioritizing B.C.’s elderly and most at-risk through to the December holiday.

BC offering COVID-19 booster shot to everyone starting in January

Interior Health could suffer most from vaccine mandate-induced staff departures: health minister

B.C.’s health minister says if any area of the province is challenged by staffing as a healthcare vaccine mandate comes into effect, it will be Interior Health.

Interior Health could suffer most from vaccine mandate-induced staff departures: health minister