Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
B.C. in court against pharma companies in bid to certify opioid class-action lawsuit
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia government goes up against dozens of health care and pharmaceutical companies in court today in a bid to get certification for a class-action lawsuit over the costs of...
Nov 27, 2023 Opiates | CFJC Today
Breakfast with Santa wraps up Merritt Country Christmas Week
MERRITT - Well that's a wrap for Merritt Country Christmas Week. The Christmas Tree is up at Spirit Square, the Light-Up Parade has come and gone, the Craft Fair was a success and finally Santa was ar...
Nov 27, 2023 Breakfast with Santa | Zach Amin Photography
Assistant Coach Connor Logan throws in Sam Grabner for first BCHL goal, an overtime winner
MERRITT - Well he won a championship with the North Battleford North Stars and now Connor Logan is dripping off that championship pedigree with a coaches decision that led to the game winning goal. As...
Nov 26, 2023 Centennials Bench | Connor Logan
Nicola Valley Hospital Emergency Department to close Sunday morning
MERRITT - Residents of Merritt in need of the services of a hospital Emergency Department, will need to drive to Kamloops or Kelowna Sunday (Nov. 26). Interior Health says the Nicola Valley Hospital E...
Nov 25, 2023 Nicola Valley Hospital / Pattison Media
GAME DAY: Trail Smoke Eaters (9-8-4-0) at Merritt Centennials (8-10-2-1)
Merritt Centennials - (8-10-2-1) What a game last night. Karlis Mezsargs stopped a penalty shot that could've made it 4-0 West Kelowna. Instead the Cents got a late second period goal then dominated t...
Nov 25, 2023 Cents Bench | Madeline Baker Photography
Minor hockey organizations caught up in dispute between Hockey Canada and BCHL
CHILLIWACK - The BC Hockey League is accusing Hockey Canada of bullying and restricting opportunities for minor hockey players in the B.C. Lower Mainland. The league's Executive Committee has sent a l...
Nov 24, 2023 Chilliwack Chiefs | Fraser Valley Today
Lack of snow still limiting runs at Sun Peaks as they prepare to expand offering this weekend
SUN PEAKS B.C. - Opening day at Sun Peaks was last Saturday (Nov 18) with the resort able to open a pair of runs on the alpine side of the mountain. With snow machines running overtime, the resort is ...
Nov 24, 2023 Michael Reeve | CFJC Today
Funding announced for small businesses in Merritt affected by vandalism
MERRITT - Small businesses affected by vandalism across Merritt and BC can now apply for funds that assist in recovery and prevention. This coming after $10.5 million dollars in funding was announced ...
Nov 24, 2023 Surveillance Camera | CFJC Today
GAME DAY: Merritt Centennials - (8-10-1-1) at West Kelowna Warriors (11-6-2-0)
Merritt Centennials - (8-10-1-1) Merritt is coming off an emotional gritty 4-3 victory over the Prince George Spruce Kings. The Cents look to win three out of four tonight, their third straight win ag...
Nov 24, 2023 Image Credit | Flohockey
Monthly Coffee With A Cop Features Constable Blake Chursinoff
MERRITT - The Merritt R-C-M-P hosted another successful Coffee with a Cop, the 20th time they have hosted the monthly event in town. The event took place at the local McDonalds where coffee and donuts...
Nov 23, 2023 Constable Blake Chursinoff speaks with Merrittonians | Zach Amin Photography
