Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
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MERRITT - While some were thrilled to hear evacuation orders being rescinded, others are still reeling from the devastation the province has endured over the past few weeks.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
Centennials coaches Brian Passmore and Connor Logan introduced at Meet and Greet
MERRITT - The town is buzzing in anticipation for the start of the Merritt Centennials season. Mayor Mike Goetz, city councilors, die hard fans and Merrittonians gathered at the Empty Keg over the wee...
Aug 21, 2023 Empty Keg - Zach Amin
Van smashes through new fence by Coyote Valley Road off of Highway 5A
COYOTE VALLEY ROAD - Another crash by Coyote Valley Road just off of Highway 5A. It happened along the same stretch of fence that was just fixed. A van veered off highway 5A, smashing through two fenc...
Aug 21, 2023 Coyote Valley Road - Zach Amin
Mayor Mike Goetz addresses misinformation amidst Merritt Wildfire Situation
MERRITT - Mayor Mike Goetz was in the Q 1-0-1 Studio Friday, August 18th to address the smoky skies over Merritt and talk about the Wildfire situation. The white smoke you see is from the Ross Moore l...
Aug 18, 2023 Mayor Mike Goetz - Zach Amin
Area Restriction implemented for Rossmore Lake wildfire
KAMLOOPS - The BC Wildfire Service has implemented an Area Restriction Order within the vicinity of the Rossmore Lake wildfire, located approximately 10 kilometers south of Kamloops. This Order takes ...
Aug 18, 2023 Smoky Skies - Joey Hall
West Kelowna McDougall Creek Fire leads to Evacuation Order
WEST KELOWNA - Central Okanagan Emergency Operations has confirmed structural losses due to the McDougall Creek wildfire blazing through West Kelowna. Currently around 2,500 properties are under evacu...
Aug 18, 2023 McDougall Creek Fire - Joey Hall
