Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
Investigations continue into the shootings of last week
MERRITT - Merritt RCMP continue investigating a string of shootings from last week as they had the 2100 block of Quilchena blocked off for several hours. "We are still investigating what has been goin...
Nov 21, 2022 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q101)
RCMP block off street in Merritt
MERRITT - The 2100 block of Quilchena Avenue is being blocked off by Merritt RCMP. Officers are asking the public to avoid the area. More details may be released if made available.
Nov 21, 2022 Cruiser | Merritt RCMP
Three men arrested after kidnapping during Fridays incidents
MERRITT - Merritt RCMP have arrested and charged three men involved in a kidnapping. Yesterday (November 18) afternoon, police heard another gunshot in the 1300 block of Priest Avenue and saw a dark c...
Nov 19, 2022 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q101)
RCMP have blockade set up in the city while still under investigation
MERRITT - Merritt RCMP have a blockade set up in the 1700 block of Nicola Avenue. Officers have set a detour around the area on Juniper Drive to get to Lower Nicola. RCMP have requested that the publi...
Nov 18, 2022 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q101)
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)
