Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
Centennials get outscored 16-3 and lose two games over the long weekend
The Merritt Centennials played two games over the long weekend and got heavily outscored. The Cents welcomed in the Penticton Vees on Saturday (February 18) and then went on the road for a Family Day ...
Feb 21, 2023 Jared Thomas/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 ...
Feb 21, 2023 The Nicola Valley Hospital will not be one of the hospitals taking part in a IH pilot project where patients receive care from a physician working virtually (Q101 File Photo)
Cents Game Day - Merritt vs West Kelowna - February 20/23
Date - Monday, February 20, 2023 Game Time - Puck drop 2:30 pm, Pregame show 2:15 pm Location - Royal LePage Place, West Kelowna BC Broadcast - CKMQ-FM Q101 & BCHLTV Merritt Centennials - 1...
Feb 20, 2023 Jared Thomas/Q101
Cents Game Day - Merritt vs Penticton - February 18/23
Date - Saturday, February 18, 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 Centenni...
Feb 18, 2023 Q101/Jared Thomas
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 ...
Feb 17, 2023 The Nicola Valley Hospital will not be one of the hospitals taking part in a IH pilot project where patients receive care from a physician working virtually (Q101 File Photo)
TNRD benefiting form firefighting and equipment funds
MERRITT - The government of B.C. is providing fund money to fire departments throughout, including the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD). "Many people across the province live in communities wi...
Feb 17, 2023
RCMP issues warnings about sextortion schemes
MERRITT - With social media becoming bigger by the day, Merritt RCMP is warning the public about a new type of extortion, called sextortion. "That's when it involves you sharing photographs and person...
Feb 16, 2023 (Photo Courtesy Merritt RCMP)
Batch of methamphetamine circulating in Kamloops contains fentanyl: Interior Health
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health issued an alert for a batch of toxic drugs circulating in Kamloops. The drugs are sold as methamphetamine and present as colourless crystals and sugar. Testing shows the dru...
Feb 16, 2023 (Image credit: Interior Health)
Merritt Snowmobiling Club putting on fun event
MERRITT - The Merritt Snowmobile Club is putting on a fun event this Saturday (February 19). There is going to be chili and a scavenger hunt for those in the community wanting to head to the mountain....
Feb 15, 2023 (Image Credit: Merritt Snowmobile Club)
Bus cancellations within the City of Merritt
UPDATE February 15, 10:01 a.m. BC Transit has announced all bus routes are all back up and running as scheduled for the rest of the day. MERRITT - Those needing to take the bus today should be aware o...
Feb 15, 2023 Q101- File photo
