Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
Coquihalla on-track to reopen to commercial traffic by late January
Based off regular winter conditions, BC's Transportation Minister says the Coquihalla between Merritt and Hope could be reopened to commercial traffic by late January. "Work continues around the clock...
Dec 07, 2021 Damage at Jessica Bridge, Highway 5 (Image Credit: Flickr / Government of B.C.)
Local PACs receive gaming grants
Kids in B.C. will benefit from participation in a wide range of school activities thanks to Community Gaming Grants funding that is going to more than 1,300 school advisory councils. "We've been throu...
Dec 07, 2021
Active COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations decrease in B.C.
KAMLOOPS - B.C. reported 946 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend (Dec. 3 to 6), with 211 of them in Interior Health. Active cases decreased to 2,876 in the province (down by 195 since Dec. 3) and 559 ...
Dec 07, 2021
Winter weather causes an additional challenge for Merritt rebuild
MERRITT, B.C. - The majority of Merritt residents made their way home this weekend after flood evacuation orders were lifted - but with the added layer of winter weather, the City says it's going to b...
Dec 07, 2021 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Full complement of snow clearing crews out
Merritt City Officials confirm that despite the challenges currently facing City Works Crews as they repair damage from the floods, the roads will be cleared of snow as per usual. "We have a full comp...
Dec 06, 2021 credit - CFJC Today
Florentine opening second floor to displaced Merrittonains
The Florentine in Merritt is looking to help displaced Merritt residents by opening up their second floor to evacuees who have lost their homes. President Frank Rizzardo addressed the process of helpi...
Dec 06, 2021
Merritt creating lined pit for disposal of silt
The City of Merritt is in the process of building a lined pit for the disposal of silt removed from resident's yards and basements. It is expected this site should be available for use by Tuesday Dece...
Dec 06, 2021 (City of Merritt)
Disaster Financial Assistance eligibility expanded for those affected by flooding and landslides
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. government announced that Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) eligibility has been expanded for people affected by flooding and landslides from Nov. 14 to Dec. 2, 2021. DFA is avai...
Dec 06, 2021 Nov. 16 , 2021 (Image Credit: City of Merritt )
Cents Game Day - Merritt vs Trail - Dec 4/21
Date - Saturday, December 4, 2021 Game Time - Puck drop 7:00 pm Location - Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, Merritt BC Broadcast -Q101 & BCHLTV Trail Smoke Eaters - 10-7-1-0 Merritt Centennials - 1-1...
Dec 04, 2021 graphic - Jared Thomas/Q101
Merritt Rotary Club organizing supports for residents
The Merritt Rotary Club has set up a Disaster Relief fund to help families and individuals who have been severely affected by the flooding. The funds will be based on donations from Individual Rotary ...
Dec 04, 2021
