Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
First toxic drug overdose numbers released of 2023
MERRITT - The illicit drug overdose numbers were released for January to start 2023. According to the latest preliminary data by the BC Coroners Service, 211 lives were lost provincially in January, 1...
Mar 07, 2023 (Image credit: CFJC Today/File photo)
RCMP seeking help locating a Merritt Resident
MERRITT - Merritt RCMP are asking the public for help in locating Miguel Mack, a Merritt resident. Officers said Mack was last seen on February 27, but was reported missing on March 3. RCMP describe M...
Mar 06, 2023 (Photo Courtesy Merritt RCMP)
Fraser-Nicola MLA skeptical the B.C. budget will help out the region
MERRITT - With the release of the B.C. budget last week (Tuesday, February 28), Fraser-Nicola MLA, Jackie Tegart, feels it won't translate into positive outcomes for people in the region. "The health ...
Mar 06, 2023
Centennials grab a win during parents weekend
The Merritt Centennials hosted their parents weekend and were able to grab the win on the same night of the ceremony. After receiving a beating Friday night, the Cents had a big bounce back game on Sa...
Mar 06, 2023 Jared Thomas/Q101
Cents Game Day - Merritt vs West Kelowna - March 4/23
Date - Saturday, March 4, 2023 Game Time - Puck drop 7:00 pm, Pregame show 6:45 pm Location - Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, Merritt BC Broadcast - CKMQ-FM Q101 & BCHLTV Merritt Centennials ...
Mar 04, 2023 Q101/Jared Thomas
Cents Game Day - Merritt vs Penticton - March 3/23
Date - Friday, March 3, 2023 Game Time - Puck drop 7:00 pm, Pregame show 6:45 pm Location - Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, Merritt BC Broadcast - CKMQ-FM Q101 & BCHLTV Merritt Centennials - ...
Mar 03, 2023 graphic - Jared Thomas/Q101
Vehicle incident closing portion of the Coquihalla towards Hope
MERRITT - A vehicle incident has closed Highway 5, the Coquihalla, heading southbound to Hope. According to DriveBC, the incident is between Exit 286: Merritt-97C and Exit: 183 Othello Road, which is ...
Mar 03, 2023 Hwy 5, by Britton Creek Rest Area northbound turnoff, looking north. (Image credit: DriveBC)
Science fair season throughout the Nicola Valley
MERRITT - Schools throughout the Nicola Valley are displaying their young geniuses within the schools during science fairs. Yesterday (March 1), both Nicola Canford Elementary school and Diamond Vale ...
Mar 02, 2023 (Image credit: Kriss Morel)
Snowfall warning issued for Coquihalla Highway south of Merritt
MERRITT - Mother Nature is targeting the Coquihalla Highway again. Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the stretch of highway between Merritt and Hope. It suggests further snow accumu...
Mar 02, 2023 Winter Roads | DriveBC
Nicola Valley Memorial Arena receiving infrastructure upgrades
MERRITT - A long awaited replacement is coming to the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena (NVMA). With the help of recently awarded grant money, the 20-year-old BAC Condensing tower will be getting replaced ...
Mar 01, 2023 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q101)
