Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
RCMP seeking publics help in another targeted shooting
UPDATE: November 18, 10:32 a.m. MERRITT - Merritt RCMP are now asking for the publics assistance in response to the targeted shooting that took place this morning (November 18) in the 2100 block of Pr...
Nov 18, 2022 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q101)
Work stoppage at Highland Valley Copper after Monday accident
LOGAN LAKE, B.C. - UPDATE (2:55 p.m.): CFJC Today received this statement from Teck Highland Valley Copper: The health and safety of workers is our first priority, and all safety concerns are thorough...
Nov 16, 2022 Image Credit: Facebook / Mining Mayhem
Merritt RCMP seek information on wanted man
MERRITT - RCMP are asking for the publics assistance in locating a man with a B.C.-wide warrant. Ronald Gerald James Karlson arrest warrant was issued on November 15 and he was last seen in Merritt No...
Nov 16, 2022 Image Credit: Contributed / Merritt RCMP
Multiple shootings in the Merritt area still under investigation
UPDATE: November 15, 10:03 a.m. MERRITT - Merritt Mayor Mike Goetz confirms that around 100 rounds were fired this morning across the community. He said it was a targeted shooting and that no one was ...
Nov 15, 2022 (Photo Courtesy Merritt RCMP)
First Nations communities along Highway 8 reconnected as route reopens to public
MERRITT - "The good news as of today is people will be able to drive from here in Merritt to Spences Bridge all along Highway 8 for the first time in nearly one year," said B.C. Transportation Ministe...
Nov 10, 2022 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q101)
Upper Nicola chief attending United Nations Climate Change Summit
UPPER NICOLA - COP27, the United Nations summit on climate change is underway in Egypt and will run through the 18th of November. The event brings together world leaders from around the globe includin...
Nov 09, 2022 Harvey McLeod (image credit - CFJC Today)
New affordable rental homes open up in Merritt
MERRITT - A new affordable housing complex has opened up in Merritt. The new 75-unit, four-storey apartment building is located at 4010 Walters Street. "The City of Merritt is very pleased to have 75 ...
Nov 08, 2022 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q101)
September toxic drug deaths released; BC still on pace for deadliest year
MERRITT - The September toxic drug deaths were released throughout BC. In 2022, 110 lives in the Thompson Cariboo health service delivery area have been lost due to toxic drugs; nine of those took pla...
Nov 08, 2022 (Image credit: CFJC Today/File photo).
School District 58 bus cancellations
UPDATE NOVEMBER 7, 1:47 p.m. According to School District 58, the buses in Merritt will be running this afternoon. ORIGINAL NOVEMBER 7, 6:58 a.m. MERRITT - The bus system for School District 58...
Nov 07, 2022 credit - CLC/SCIDES
Travel advisory in effect for Coquihalla between Merritt and Kamloops
MERRITT - A travel advisory has been issued for by DriveBC for Highway 5 between Exit 290 from Merritt and West Kamloops for 64.1 km. The area is experiencing low visibility due to the blowing snow an...
Nov 07, 2022 (Image credit: CFJC)
