Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
Nicola Valley Hospital emergency department temporarily closed again
MERRITT - After being re-opened for the morning, the Nicola Valley Hospital emergency department will be closed this afternoon (December 20). Interior Health said the department will be closed from 11...
Dec 20, 2022 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 makes donations to local organizations
MERRITT - The Nicola Valley Food Bank (NVFB) continues to receive donations ahead of the holiday season, this time coming from the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD). $4,000 each was donated by ...
Dec 20, 2022 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q101)
Nicola Valley Hospital fully opened after brief closure
MERRITT - Services are fully open at the Nicola Valley Hospital after a brief closure of the emergency department. As of 1:00 a.m. this morning (December 20), the emergency department is back open. Or...
Dec 20, 2022 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)
BCLC reminding residents about gambling responsibility
MERRITT - Scratch and lottery tickets are a popular and fun stocking stuffers around the holidays but the BC Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is sending out a reminder. The reminder is being directed toward...
Dec 20, 2022 (Image credit: BCLC)
RCMP searching for a vehicle after gun shots fired at officer
MERRITT - The search for a vehicle is on for Merritt RCMP after gunshots fired at an officer early this morning (December 19). RCMP said there was a suspicious vehicle parked at the rest area near Ham...
Dec 19, 2022 Cruiser | Merritt RCMP
Nicola Valley Food Bank gets huge toy donations
MERRITT - As the Christmas and gift giving season approaches, the Nicola Valley Food Bank (NVFB) received massive donations. On Tuesday (December 13), Surerus Murphy Joint Venture (SMJV) delivered mor...
Dec 19, 2022 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q101)
Centennials head into Christmas break losing back-to-back games
The Merritt Centennials were on the road for the final two games before the Christmas break and lost them both. Friday December 16, Merritt Centennials @ Trail Smoke Eaters The Trail Smoke Eaters came...
Dec 19, 2022 graphic - Jared Thomas/Q101
Winter storm warning put into place for the area
MERRITT - Environment Canada has placed a winter storm warning for the Coquihalla Highway. Officials are predicting snowfall between 10-15 cm over the span of today (December 19) to tomorrow (December...
Dec 19, 2022 (Image credit: CFJC)
Merritt Centennials have a commit for the 2023-24 season
MERRITT - The Merritt Centennials are making roster moves for next season. Rhett Miller has committed to play for the Cents in the 2023-24 season. The Olds, Alberta native has spent the past couple of...
Dec 19, 2022 (Image credit: Merritt Centennials)
Coquihalla repairs reach 'milestone'
MERRITT - The provincial government says the Coquihalla highway has reopened to four lanes following the completion of temporary repairs at three bridge sites. It's calling the achievement a major mil...
Dec 19, 2022 Image: BC Govt. / Flickr / Dec. 5, 2022
