Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
BC Weather and Wildfire Update
BRITISH COLUMBIA -There are now 418 active wildfires across British Columbia, 188 are classified as out of control. Over 30 sparked in the past 24 hours, mostly caused by lightning in coastal regions....
Aug 30, 2023 Smoke over Hills | CFJC Today
City of Merritt Welcomes new CAO Cynthia White
The City of Merritt has hired Ms. Cynthia White as the new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). "We are thrilled to have Cynthia join us," says Mayor Michael Goetz. "We are impressed with her diverse b...
Aug 30, 2023 CAO | Cynthia White
Dr. Duncan Ross Relocates Medical Practice
MERRITT - Dr. Duncan Ross is relocating his family medicine practice within Merritt. As of Tuesday, September 5, he will be in a new office space within the old HUB building at 1802 Chapman St. As of ...
Aug 30, 2023 Dr Office | CFJC Today
Heavy Rainfall forecasted for Yellowhead Road and Bridge
NICOLA - There will be heavy rain over the Coquihalla between Merritt and Hope moving north. Rainfall along with thunderstorms are expected to spread through the Nicola Valley and the Fraser Canyon. M...
Aug 29, 2023 Skyline | Zach Amin
Merritt Centennials sign Quebec product CT Larochelle
MERRITT - New head coach Brian Passmore continued his busy preseason signing an experienced veteran forward in Charles-Thomas Larochelle. Larochelle played last season with the Baie-Comeau Drakkar of ...
Aug 29, 2023 CT Larochelle | Merritt Centennials
Waiting to go Home - The Realities of Evacuation
MERRITT - While some were thrilled to hear evacuation orders being rescinded, others are still reeling from the devastation the province has endured over the past few weeks. As of Friday, August 25th,...
Aug 25, 2023 Chapman Evacuated | Zach Amin
Flight Restrictions Reduced at Kelowna International Airport
KELOWNA - On August 18th flights were mostly cancelled in and out of Kelowna. As of Thursday, August 24th, the restrictions to airspace surrounding the airport have been reduced to allow emergency cre...
Aug 24, 2023 Airplane | CFJC Today
Merritt Civic Centre open for Evacuees 10 am to 4 p.m. Today
MERRITT - If you are in Merritt and you are still under Evacuation Order today you are eligible for a renewal. Evacuees are encouraged to come to Merritt Civic Centre located on 1950 Mamette Avenue be...
Aug 23, 2023 Civic Centre - City of Merritt
Meta responds to criticism from Justin Trudeau and David Eby
BRITISH COLUMBIA - After criticism from Justin Trudeau and B-C Premier David Eby, social media king Meta has responded. Meta claims the news outlets still have websites outside Facebook and that they ...
Aug 22, 2023 CFJC Today - Trudeau
Provincial Ban on Non-Essential Travel and Accommodation
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The province has banned non-essential stays in the Okanagan region. On August 19, 2023, the Province of B.C. issued an Emergency Order restricting non-essential use of temporary acc...
Aug 21, 2023 CFJC Today | David Eby
