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No new drug toxicity deaths in Merritt for October: B.C. Coroner
The number of drug toxicity deaths in the province dropped in October from September; however, there is still cause for alarm, according to the B.C. Coroners Service. New data released on Wednesday showed that 150 deaths were attributed to illicit drugs in October, down from 163 deaths in September. The number is als...
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Local businesses beware; counterfeit money circulating in community
A Merritt business is warning others in the community that counterfeit money is circulating in the region. Sonya and Bobby Garcia, proprietors of Yaki Joe's Pizzeria in Merritt and Kamloops, said Tuesday that their Merritt location was a victim of receiving bogus bills. "Unfortunately, our business (Yaki Joe's) r...
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Merritt mother and daughter making Christmas brighter for those in need
A Merritt mother and her daughter are once again doing their part to ensure those who are less fortunate experience a bit of Christmas magic themselves. For the past nine years, Colleen Moore and her now 16-year-old daughter, Sienna, have been collecting items and monetary donations that allow them to purchase items fo...
Dec 02, 2025
Charges considered following trucks - power pole collision
Merritt RCMP confirm that charges are being considered after a lengthy power outage caused by a motor vehicle hitting a power pole in Merritt on Sunday. Staff Sgt. Josh Roda confirmed and B.C. Hydro confirmed that approximately 8:46 p.m. on Nov. 30, a pickup truck struck a hydro pole at the intersection of Houston St. ...
Dec 02, 2025
Merritt Centennials off this weekend but busy in community
It was a quiet weekend for the Merritt Centennials on the ice, but not when it came to community events. The Centennials had the weekend off from KIJHL action, preparing for a stretch of five consecutive road games that begin on Friday night (Dec.5) in the Columbia Valley. Off the ice, the Cents were busy. The team par...
Dec 01, 2025
JAN 14 - DEC 09
JAN 14 - DEC 09
January 14 - December 9th | 2025 City Council Meetings
City of Merritt, City Hall, Voght Street, Merritt, BC, Canada
Join Merritt City council with their scheduled meetings starting January 14th at 6:00PM!
Take part in what happens in the city of Merritt and have your voice heard!
Can't make a meeting? Here are all of the scheduled meetings for 2025!:
January 28th, 2025
February 11th, 2025
February 25th, 2025
March 11th, 2025
March 25th, 2025
April 8th, 2025
April 22nd, 2025
May 13th, 2025
May 27th, 2025
June 10th, 2025
June 24th, 2025
July 8th, 2025
July 22nd, 2025
August 26th, 2025
September 9th, 2025
October 14th, 2025
October 28th, 2025
November 25th, 2025
December 9th, 2025
All meetings take place in the council chambers.
For more information visit merritt.ca/meetings
Full DetailsOCT 16 - MAR 12
OCT 16 - MAR 12
October 16 - March 12th | Seniors 60+ Drop in Skating
Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, Mamette Avenue, Merritt, BC, Canada
Senior citizens ages 60+ can enjoy drop-in, open skating October 16th - March 12th at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena!
From 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM, enjoy instructor free skating for only $3.75 to keep active while having fun!
For more information and other dates, visit merritt.ca/seniorskate
Full DetailsSEP 10 - DEC 17
SEP 10 - DEC 17
September 10 - December 17 | Empower, Protect + Connect Workshops
Merritt Civic Centre, Mamette Avenue, Merritt, BC, Canada
The City of Merritt is inviting all women and non-binary people ages 15 - 35 to its Empower, Protect and Connect workshops.
September 10th to December 17th form 6 PM - 8 PM, partake in a wide array of seminars from power skill building, to self-defence training in a safe environment at Merritt Civic Center.
Admission is free with registry!
For more information about the course, visit http://merritt.ca/empower
Register now by visiting http://merritt.ca/registration
Full DetailsOCT 04 - DEC 13
OCT 04 - DEC 13
October 4 - December 13th | Hockey at the NVMA!
Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, Mamette Avenue, Merritt, BC, Canada
Get your sticks, skates, and hockey equipment for some good ol' fashioned hockey at the NVMA!
Meet up with your friends for the following dates for "Stick N'Puck" Hockey at 5:15 PM and "Drop-in Hockey" at 7:00 PM!
Mark your calendar! This event happens on the following dates:
October: 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th
November: 8th, 22nd, and 29th
December 6th, and 13th
Bring your own equipment! For more information and pricing visit merritt.ca/hockey
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