Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
Merritt residents begin protests amid emergency department shutdowns
MERRITT - With the emergency department at the Nicola Valley Hospital still suffering closures, Merritt residents are trying to take action into their own hands. "If they think they are going to keep ...
Apr 12, 2023 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q101)
Merritt hospital emergency department temporarily closed
MERRITT - The emergency department at the Nicola Valley Hospital in Merritt will be temporarily closed due to limited nursing availability. In a news release, Interior Health said the department will ...
Apr 09, 2023 File Image
FortisBC reminding residents about digging safely in their yards
MERRITT - As spring continues and the temperatures get warmer, residents may be outside doing yard work but officials are warning of digging safely. April is safe digging month throughout B.C. and For...
Apr 06, 2023 (Image credit: FortisBC)
Vehicle recovery on the Coquihalla expected to cause delays
MERRITT - There is a vehicle recovery planned on the Coquihalla which may cause some delays. Officials say on the way to Kamloops, between Inks Lake Road and Chuwhels Mountain Road, the recovery is ta...
Apr 05, 2023 (Image credit: DriveBC)
Aberdeen Road in Lower Nicola keeping its name after public feedback
MERRITT - One of the main roads in Lower Nicola, Aberdeen Road, will keep its name sake after residents show overwhelming support. Last month, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) ...
Apr 04, 2023 Image credit: Thompson-Nicola Regional District
RCMP reminds residents of school zone safety
MERRITT - As students return to school after spring break, Merritt RCMP are reminding residents about school zone safety. "We just want to encourage the public to be cautious around school zones," sai...
Apr 03, 2023 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/ Q-101)
Late season snowfall warning issued for Coquihalla Highway south of Merritt
MERRITT - Mother Nature is targeting the Coquihalla Highway late in the season. Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the stretch of highway between Merritt and Hope. It suggests furthe...
Mar 31, 2023 Winter Roads | DriveBC
Officials provide an update on road construction within the City
MERRITT - The section of road under construction on Voght street may be completed sooner rather than later. According to the City of Merritt, there was a water main break in November causing significa...
Mar 30, 2023 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q101)
Small wildfire breaks out near Coldwater
MERRITT - With the spring upon us and temperatures heating up, the wildfire season is beginning. Officials report a wildfire broke out yesterday (March 28) at Lemoto Creek, near Coldwater 1. It is a 7...
Mar 29, 2023 file photo
Easter festivities planned for the City of Merritt
MERRITT - The City of Merritt is hosting some Easter activities. On Good Friday (April 7), between 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. there will be various fun events including: Egg hunt Balloon creations Face pai...
Mar 28, 2023 (Image credit: City of Merritt)
