Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
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)
Prescribed burn coming to the Merritt area
MERRITT - Merritt Fire Rescue are getting prepared to execute a prescribed burn in the area. As part of an ongoing prescribed fuel management project, crews are scheduled to do a burn in the Bench are...
Nov 03, 2022 (Image credit: Merritt Fire Rescue)
Environment Canada issues snowfall warnings for Coquihalla, Okanagan Connector
MERRITT - As we await a severe weather system expected to move in today (November 3), Environment Canada has issued snowfall warnings for a large portion of the B.C. Interior.Snowfall with poor visibi...
Nov 03, 2022 Snowfall | CFJC Today
Merritt resident is a half a million richer
MERRITT - A couple of trips is being planned by a Merritt resident after winning a $500,000 Daily Grand prize. Richard Carmichal purchased his ticket from the Pharmasave on Garcia Street, where he als...
Nov 02, 2022 (Photo courtesy British Columbia Lottery Corporation)
The first poppy handed out in Merritt
MERRITT - With Remembrance Day around the corner, the first poppy was handed out in Merritt. "I'm very proud," said Mo Dixon. "I'm not a veteran but I joined the Legion because my dad was a veteran" B...
Nov 02, 2022 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q101)
Ken Tourand signs extension to remain NVIT President
MERRITT - The Nicola Valley Institute of Technology's (NVIT) President isn't going anywhere any time soon. "There is great work and opportunity ahead and NVIT and President Ken Tourand will continue t...
Nov 02, 2022 (Image credit: Nicola Valley Institute of Technology)
Merritt's new Mayor and council sworn in
MERRITT - The City of Merritt officially have a new Mayor and council. Last night (November 1), in front of over 70 residents and dignitaries, the seven members of council were sworn in. Mayor Mike Go...
Nov 02, 2022 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q101)
Time to get rid of pumpkins properly
MERRITT - Now that Halloween and pumpkin carving season is over, its time to dispose of them properly. The City of Merritt is reminding residents to place their pumpkins either in the garbage or take ...
Nov 01, 2022
Modifications at the Eco-Depot
MERRITT - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has released more details about the modified Lower Nicola Eco-Depot. Officials said customers must pay using Eco-Card, Credit Card or charge acco...
Oct 31, 2022 (Image credit: The Thompson-Nicola Regional District)
A fire closed the Eco-Depot over the weekend
MERRITT - A fire broke out early Saturday morning at the Lower-Nicola Eco Depot. The fire caused the facility to be closed over the weekend. "The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) is expecting ...
Oct 31, 2022 (Image credit: The Thompson-Nicola Regional District)
