Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
Dr. Henry says daycare children with no symptoms don't need to isolate, Kamloops daycares still awaiting official word
KAMLOOPS - Navigating the pandemic has been difficult for everyone, but it's been even more challenging for daycare operators who are dealing with changes on a daily basis. "Definitely a challenge for...
Jan 20, 2022 Daycare operators in Kamloops are waiting for clear direction on isolation periods (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Merritt records 46 COVID-19 cases
The BC Centre for Disease Control has released the latest Local Health Area (LHA) COVID-19 data, covering the week of January 9-15, 2022. The Merritt LHA recorded 46 new cases of the virus, a large ju...
Jan 20, 2022 credit - BC CDC
Provincial COVID-19 hospitalizations climb to 895 Wednesday, 13 new virus-related deaths recorded
VICTORIA - Hospitalizations continue to climb in B.C, with the province reporting 895 people in hospital Wednesday (Jan. 19), up 41 from the previous day. The amount of people in intensive care also g...
Jan 20, 2022
No progress made in Lytton's cleanup and rebuild nearly seven months after wildfire
KAMLOOPS - Nearly seven months after the Lytton wildfire, around 170 households are still displaced and can't go home. On that fateful day in June, Denise O'Connor lost her house of 35 years. She's be...
Jan 20, 2022 Q101/CFJC File Photo
West K strike early and often in 7-1 win
The Cents came out strong on Wednesday night versus West Kelowna, but a bad bounce at the blue line would lead to the opening marker for the Warriors. On the powerplay, Sam Ward would slip and ...
Jan 19, 2022 graphic - Jared Thomas/Q101
Mounties seeking Merritt man on province-wide warrant
Merritt RCMP is asking for the public's assistance in locating a wanted Merritt man. "On November 11, 2021, Merritt front line officers were called to a residence on Menzies Street, where a female had...
Jan 19, 2022 credit - Merritt RCMP
Cents Game Day - Merritt vs West Kelowna - Jan 19/22
Date - Wednesday, January 19, 2022 Game Time - Puck drop 7:00 pm Location - Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, Merritt B.C. Broadcast -Q101 & BCHLTV West Kelowna Warriors - 19-12-0-0 Merritt Centennial...
Jan 19, 2022 graphic - Jared Thomas/Q101
B.C. changing online education model
The Province of B.C is changing the way online instruction is delivered to students beginning with the 2022-23 school year. SD58 Nicola Similkameen Assistant Superintendent Jameel Aziz addressed how t...
Jan 19, 2022
Intensive care COVID-19 patients surpass 100, hospitalizations increase again
VICTORIA - The number of COVID-19 patients in intensive care has increased B.C Tuesday (Jan. 18). The Ministry of Health reports 112 intensive care cases for Tuesday, up by 13 since Monday (Jan. 17). ...
Jan 19, 2022
B.C. gyms and fitness facilities can re-open on Thursday, other health orders remain in effect
VICTORIA - Gyms and fitness facilities in B.C. can re-open on Thursday (Jan. 20) with capacity limits in effect. In a provincial COVID-19 update Tuesday (Jan. 18) afternoon, B.C. Provincial Health Off...
Jan 19, 2022
