Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
Mayor Goetz optimistic about the future of health care in the city after phone call with B.C. Health Minister
MERRITT - Merritt Mayor, Mike Goetz, had a long-awaited phone call with the B.C. Health Minister, Adrian Dix, that left the Mayor feeling optimistic about the future of the Nicola Valley Hospital. 'He...
Mar 16, 2023 File Image
Merritt man filing complaint after derogatory comments made by Kamloops physiotherapist
MERRITT - Robert Munro of Merritt has been off work since early December when he was hurt on the job as a furniture delivery man. Through his ongoing WorkSafeBC claim, Munro was referred to a physioth...
Mar 15, 2023 Robert and Jessica Munro (image credit - CFJC Today)
No injuries in a vehicle rollover within the city
MERRITT - A vehicle collision caused a rollover yesterday (March 14) in the City. First responders were on scene at the corner of Charters Street and Granite Avenue, where they say a truck drove throu...
Mar 15, 2023 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q101)
TNRD asking publics opinion on the renaming of a road
MERRITT - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) is asking residents their opinion of the possible renaming of a road in Lower Nicola. According to the TNRD, a process was recently completed by ...
Mar 14, 2023 Image credit: Thompson-Nicola Regional District
Centennials officially eliminated from playoff contention after a two lose weekend
The Merritt Centennials, who are still short-handed battling the injury bug, were in tough over the weekend. Playing at home against the Wenatchee Wild, the Cents were outplayed heavily in a lopsided ...
Mar 14, 2023 Jared Thomas/Q101
Emergency department at Nicola Valley Hospital in Merritt, to close temporarily Monday morning
MERRITT - Merritt area residents will have to deal with another temporary closure of the Nicola Valley Hospital's Emergency department Monday (Mar. 13). In a news release Sunday evening, Interior Heal...
Mar 12, 2023 File Image
Cents Game Day - Merritt vs Penticton - March 11/23
Date - Saturday, March 11, 2023 Game Time - Puck drop 6:00 pm, Pregame show 5:45 pm Location - South Okanagan Events Centre, Penticton BC Broadcast - CKMQ-FM Q101 & BCHLTV Merritt Centennia...
Mar 11, 2023 Jared Thomas/Q101
Merritt hospital emergency department reopens
MERRITT - After being closed the past 24 hours, the emergency department at the Nicola Valley Hospital is reopened. Interior Health stated the closure was due to a physician vacancy. The shutdown was ...
Mar 11, 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 Wenatchee - March 10/23
Date - Friday, March 10, 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 10, 2023 graphic - 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 a physician vacancy. In a news release, Interior Health said the department will be unavai...
Mar 09, 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)
