Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
ICBC urges drivers to use caution over the holidays as crashes peak in December
BRITISH COLUMBIA - In a news release sent out by ICBC, drivers are encouraged to use caution while out on the roads. December sees more crashes than any other month in B.C. Over the Christmas holidays...
Dec 21, 2023 Winter Roads | DriveBC
Missing Penticton man Egzon Emini found
PENTICTON - The 30-year-old man reported missing from Penticton on December 18th, 2023 has been located safe. The RCMP thanks the media and public for their assistance.
Dec 21, 2023 Egzon Emini | Penticton RCMP
Mid Season Report: Merritt Centennials on pace for highest win total in five years.
MERRITT - Brian Passmore joined the Centennials as head coach as a man on a mission. After a complete overhaul of the roster the results speak for themself. While a 7th place position doesn't stand ou...
Dec 20, 2023 Cents win home opener | Joey Jones Photography
Preparations underway for Cache Creek Crossing Restoration Project
CACHE CREEK, B.C. - Work is scheduled to begin in early 2024 for the Cache Creek Crossing Restoration Project, a few metres north of the intersection of Highway 97 and Highway 1. The $5.4 million proj...
Dec 20, 2023 Image Credit: Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
Speed changes only part of what's needed for North Thompson highway safety: Barriere mayor
BARRIERE, B.C. - Last week, (Dec. 14) the B.C. government announced new penalties to deter trucks from hitting overpasses. As part of that announcement, heavy commercial vehicles will need to have the...
Dec 20, 2023 A new speed limit is in place near the Fishtrap Rest Stop along Highway 5N outside of Barriere. (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds / CFJC Today)
New Study finds British Columbia ranked as one of the "Top Terminators" of Jobs
BRITISH COLUMBIA -According to a study of 30,595 small businesses across Canada, B.C stood out as one of Canada's Top 'Terminators' of jobs over the past three years. Despite grocery store inflation a...
Dec 19, 2023 Help Wanted | CFJC Today
RCMP Seek assistance finding missing Penticton man Egzon Emini
PENTICTON - The Penticton RCMP Detachment is asking for the public's help in locating a missing Penticton man. Egzon Emini was last seen on December 18th, 2023, in Penticton. Police are concerned for ...
Dec 19, 2023 Egzon Emini | Penticton RCMP
ISPARC Seeking Indigenous Youth for 2024 Athletic Development Camps
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The future generations of First Nations young athletes now have an opportunity to excel in athletics like never before. As technology takes over many kids/teens daily lives this is ...
Dec 19, 2023 Team BC | ISPARC.ca
Investments supporting salmon in the Okanagan, Shuswap, and B.C.
KAMLOOPS - Upper levels of government are supporting activities to protect salmon populations in B.C., which include some local investments. The federal Ministry of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian ...
Dec 18, 2023 ID 27190098 © Mariusz Blach/Dreamstime.com
Local Artist Barb Sayles invites Merrittonians to join the Nicola Valley Arts Council
MERRITT -Barb Sayles has been serving as the treasurer of the NVCAC for many years. She was born in Merritt and was raised in the Nicola Valley on her family ranch along with her four siblings. After ...
Dec 18, 2023 Barb Sayles | NVAC
