Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
Merritt records nine new COVID-19 cases
The BC Centre for Disease Control has released their latest local health area COVID-19 data covering the week of October 24 to 30. The Merritt area saw nine new cases of the virus, an increase of two ...
Nov 04, 2021 credit - BC CDC
Citing high vaccination rate and strict protocols, Interior Health surprised by RIH COVID-19 outbreak
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health (IH) is investigating the cause of a COVID-19 outbreak at Royal Inland Hospital (RIH). As of Wednesday (Nov. 3), 17 Patients and two staff in the 5 South medical ward have t...
Nov 04, 2021
First win still alludes Centennials after 8-0 loss in Cranbrook
The Merritt Centennials travelled to Cranbrook Wednesday in search of their first win of the season, after starting 0-8. The Cranbrook Bucks looked like they were shot out of a cannon in the first per...
Nov 03, 2021 Jared Thomas/Q101
MLA Tegart advocates for greater investment in rural BC
Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart rose in the BC Legislature Monday to discuss a bill focused on supporting rural communities. The motion was 'That this house support strong rural communities built on s...
Nov 03, 2021
Merritt reworking revitalization tax exemption
The City of Merritt is repealing its current revitalization tax exemption with the plan to rework the policy. "This Bylaw creates various exemptions for land, including one regime for the downtown cor...
Nov 03, 2021
City looking for public feedback on new OCP
The City of Merritt is beginning week of consultation today on the new Official City Plan. "The Official Community Plan is the overall City document which will help guide our community forward," said ...
Nov 03, 2021
Cents Game Day - Merritt at Cranbrook - Nov 3/21
Date - Wednesday, November 3, 2021 Game Time - Puck drop 6:00 pm, Pregame show 5:45 pm Location - Western Financial Place, Cranbrook BC Broadcast - CKMQ-FM Q101 & BCHLTV Cranbrook Bucks - 4-3-0 Me...
Nov 02, 2021 Jared Thomas/Q101
Merritt approves rate increase at Claybanks RV Park
The City of Merritt has approved a rate increase at Claybanks RV Park after a Fees and Charges Amendment was adopted. "Staff research indicates that in order to ensure a competitive and fair market re...
Nov 02, 2021
BC applies for decriminalization of drug possession
As last reported by the BC Coroner, Merritt continues to have the highest illicit drug toxicity death rate per 100,000 people at 133.4. The next closest community in Powell River at 112.6. So far in 2...
Nov 02, 2021
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Brocklehurst Gemstone Care Centre; B.C. reports 1,370 new cases
KAMLOOPS - A COVID-19 outbreak was declared at Brocklehurst Gemstone Care Centre, per the B.C. government's COVID-19 pandemic update for Monday (Nov. 1). Brocklehurst Gemstone Care Centre had a length...
Nov 02, 2021
