Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News

BRITISH COLUMBIA - The 2023 Premier's Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport nomination deadline has been extended to Friday, November 24, 2023 (11:59 p.m.) Traditional Territory of the lkn p...

MERRITT - The Nicola Valley Arts Council will be hosting a fall get together tonight (Oct 27.) The "Dreamy Show's Meet and Greet" will run from 5-7:30 p.m. There will be refreshments and chatting abou...

VICTORIA / UNCEDED LEKWUNGEN TERRITORIES - A new conservation fund could do a lot for the protection of threatened ecosystems and life-giving biodiversity in B.C. Lack of funding has long been a barri...

Merritt Centennials - (4-6-0-1) Although the Cents are on a four game slide they have been in every game and the last one pushing Penticton to the edge. The slide started with a 4-2 loss in Trail and ...

Merritt Centennials - 4-5-0-0 A fresh slate for the Centennials after fatigue may have been a factor in a couple of losses. The Cents went 3-0-0 then 0-2 at the tail end of 5 games in 9 days. CT Laroc...

MERRITT - Right after the announcement of $ 7.5 million in funds for emergency services, the Nicola Valley Hospital's emergency department will be closed today (Oct 20) due to staffing shortages. Inte...

BRITISH COLUMBIA - As communities across BC continue to face the devastating impacts of the wildfires, two long-serving credit unions have come together to bring about hope and relief for many. The co...

MERRITT - Some good news for Merrittonians after the Nicola Valley Hospital's emergency department closed for the eighteenth time this year due to "staffing shortages." The closure meant the Nicola Va...

MERRITT, B.C. - Merrittonians awoke to familiar news as the hospital was closed for the 18th time this year. That makes up 6 % of 2023 with 74 days left in the calendar year. That averages out to a cl...

THOMPSON-NICOLA - Non-profits and registered charities within the Thompson-Nicola Regional District can apply for the Fall 2023 intake of the Regional Grants and Sponsorship program. Applications for ...