Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
BC Coroner reports 595 lives lost to extreme heat
This past summer's record-breaking heat claimed the lives of at least 595 British Columbians, according to updated data released by the BC Coroners Service. "The BC Coroners Service is committed to ga...
Nov 01, 2021
Merritt RCMP pleading for drivers to slow down on slick highways
The Merritt RCMP is asking the public to watch their speed relative to conditions on the Coquihalla Highway and Highway 97C as winter is here. Merritt RCMP Sgt. Josh Roda issued the following release;...
Nov 01, 2021 credit - Merritt RCMP
Some Bell customers waking up to wrong time Monday morning
Bell customers across Canada are reporting waking up this morning to the wrong time on their smart phones. Bell Customer Service tweeting; Some clients may have experienced an incorrect time change on...
Nov 01, 2021
Council not reviewing cannabis buffer zones
After receiving a report from Council on procedures in other communities around B.C., Merritt City Council will not be reviewing cannabis buffer zones. "Of the communities considered, slightly over ha...
Nov 01, 2021
Federal proof of vaccination for travellers now available
British Columbians can now access the Canadian COVID-19 proof of vaccination for travel. Starting Oct. 30, 2021, this proof of vaccination will be required when travelling in Canada by air, rail or cr...
Nov 01, 2021 Credit: CFJC Today
Victoria wins penalty filled afternoon affair 5-2
The Merritt Centennials played a solid opening 20 minutes on Sunday afternoon but wouldn't be rewarded for their efforts. The Cents spent 10 minutes on the powerplay in the opening frame, but went 0-5...
Oct 31, 2021 graphic - Jared Thomas/Q101
Cents Game Day - Merritt vs Victoria - Oct 31/21
Date - Sunday, October 31, 2021 Game Time - Puck drop 2:00 pm, Pregame show 1:45 pm Location - Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, Merritt BC Broadcast - CKMQ-FM Q101 & BCHLTV Victoria Grizzlies - 6-3-0...
Oct 30, 2021 Jared Thomas/Q101
PG continues winning ways with 5-2 final over Merritt
It was all about the powerplay in the opening 20 minutes Saturday night. Prince George holds the best powerplay in the BCHL and they showed why when Blake Astorino went off for a four minute high-stic...
Oct 30, 2021 Jared Thomas/Q101
The Week That Was - October 25 - 29, 2021
Every weekend Q101 publishes the 'Week That Was' highlighting some of the most interesting news stories of the week. This week Merritt was talking about a wanted Merritt man, a health concern for Prem...
Oct 30, 2021 file photo
Cents Game Day - Merritt vs Prince George - Oct 30/21
Date - Saturday, October 30, 2021 Game Time - Puck drop 7:00 pm, Pregame show 6:45 pm Location - Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, Merritt BC Broadcast - CKMQ-FM Q101 & BCHLTV Prince George Spruce Kin...
Oct 30, 2021 Q101/Jared Thomas
