Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News

MERRITT - With it being the Thanksgiving long weekend, residents are being reminded to drive safe while travelling to visit loved ones. Throughout the province, drivers are being warned for more traff...

MERRITT - Those with underlying health conditions could be affected by wildfire smoke lingering in the area. Environment Canada said those with pre-existing health or respiratory conditions are more l...

MERRITT - An immunization clinic is being set up tomorrow (October 6) at the Civic Centre. Between 8:55 a.m.-4:00 p.m. residents can receive a COVID-19 shot.

MERRITT - Advanced voting begins today for the upcoming municipal election. Between 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. at the Civic Centre, residents can go cast their early ballot. In order to be eligible to vote r...

MERRITT - Merritt RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) has seen an increase in successful investigations into the local drug trade recently. "We have seen huge success over the past six months tar...

MERRITT - Across Canada yesterday (October 4) vigils were held to honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S). "We are working across the country and across BC ...

MERRITT - Ahead of the upcoming municipal election, an all candidate forum took place in Merritt. Hosted by the Merritt & District Chamber Of Commerce, candidates got the chance to answer question...

MERRITT - RCMP are looking for a woman who went missing after apparently attending a yoga retreat last week. In a news release, Merritt RCMP say Jacqueline McDermott, 22, has not been seen or heard fr...

MERRITT - The Samaritan's Purse held a successful Community Connect Day yesterday (October 2) at Rotary Park. The day was filled with live music, a free BBQ for the community, and various activities l...

MERRITT - The toxic drug deaths were released for the month of August. In 2022, 101 lives in the Thompson Cariboo health service delivery area, which includes Merritt, have been lost due to toxic drug...