Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
Equipment failure caused power outages just south of Merritt
MERRITT - There were 1688 customers without power just south of Merritt. According to BC Hydro, equipment failure caused the outages. It affected residents in Merritt, Kingsvale, Aspen Grove, and Broo...
Feb 06, 2023
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...
Feb 03, 2023 Winter Roads | DriveBC
Cents Game Day - Merritt vs Wenatchee - February 3/23
Date - Friday, February 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...
Feb 03, 2023 graphic - Jared Thomas/Q101
Interior Health issues alert for substance sold as ketamine that is largely methamphetamine
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health (IH) has issued a drug alert for users in Kamloops. IH says crystals sold on the street as ketamine have been found to contain only 25 per cent ketamine and 75 per cent meth...
Feb 03, 2023 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Family Day activities in Merritt
MERRITT - Family day is coming up on Monday, February 20, and the City of Merritt has the day planned of full activities. Starting off the day, residents can head for a swim at the Nicola Valley Aquat...
Feb 02, 2023 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/ Q101)
Pro-D Day Camp coming soon in Merritt
MERRITT - There is no school on Friday, February 17 but no problem for residents as there is a Pro-D Day camp taking place. According to the City of Merritt, the day will be full of fun games, crafts,...
Feb 02, 2023 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/ Q101)
Interior Health prepared for decriminalization support
MERRITT - With certain illegal drugs becoming decimalized, as of January 31, Interior Health (IH) is ready to help out anyone in need. "Should they come in touch with police and they want help with su...
Feb 01, 2023
BCHL sets new record of college commits; including three Centennials
MERRITT - The British Columbia Hockey League announced they have set a new record for most college commitments in a single season, with still two months to go. "We are incredibly proud to reach this n...
Feb 01, 2023
Mayor Goetz looking to fill the void of Rockin' River
MERRITT - Rockin' River is not returning to Merritt in 2023 after Live Nation announced the cancellation. Mayor Mike Goetz breaks down the implications of the festival not returning to the City. "I me...
Feb 01, 2023 Rockin' River 2022 (image credit - CFJC Today)
Merritt saw 11 overdose deaths in 2022; B.C. rate slowed slightly
MERRITT - The illicit drug overdose report for 2022 was released. According to the latest preliminary data by the BC Coroners Service, 11 people died in the City of Merritt last year due to the toxic ...
Jan 31, 2023 (Image credit: CFJC Today/File photo)
