Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
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)
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)
