Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
RCMP seeking footage from morning crash on Coquihalla
The Merritt RCMP are seeking dashcam footage, and witnesses from this morning's vehicle crash along the Coquihalla, near Larson Hill. "Shortly before 11:00 am, Merritt RCMP responded to Larson Hill fo...
Oct 29, 2021
Coquihalla CLOSED in both directions
Drive BC is reporting that the Coquihalla Highway in CLOSED in both directions between Merritt and Hope following a vehicle accident. Assessment is still in progress, expect major delays. No estimated...
Oct 29, 2021
Poppy Campaign begins today across Canada
The Canadian Legion is beginning its annual poppy campaign today ahead of Remembrance Day. This year is also the 100th anniversary of the poppy. Every year, from the last Friday of October to November...
Oct 29, 2021 credit - Canadian Legion
Nicola Valley Museum receives three year lease at $1
The Nicola Valley Museum and Archives was opened in 1983. The facility brought in 378 visitors this year after being limited by COVID-19 restrictions over the past 18 months. "The facility is owned by...
Oct 29, 2021
Annual flu shot campaign begins in Interior Health
KAMLOOPS - Cooler weather has arrived in the Interior and so have flu shot supplies. This year, the influenza vaccine is free to everyone six months of age and older at pharmacies and clinics. Interio...
Oct 29, 2021
COVID-19 case count grows by 758 Thursday; ten more deaths attributed to virus
VICTORIA - B.C. is reporting 758 new cases of COVID-19 Thursday (Oct. 28), including 108 in Interior Health. The IH total is the second-lowest of the five B.C. health regions. The province reports 4,9...
Oct 29, 2021
Merritt RCMP seeking assistance in locating sexual assault suspect
Merritt RCMP is asking for the public's assistance in locating a wanted Merritt man. On January 14, 2020, Mr. Louie Oppenheim was charged with one count of Sexual Assault, stemming from an alleged sex...
Oct 28, 2021 credit - Merritt RCMP
Premier Horgan to undergo surgery to remove lump from throat
B.C. Premier John Horgan has released a statement that he is set to undergo surgery on Friday after finding a lump in his throat. Premier John Horgan has released the following statement regarding the...
Oct 28, 2021 Q101 file photo
Special weather statement upgraded to snowfall warning - Oct 28/21
Snowfall warning in effect for: Coquihalla Highway - Hope to Merritt Okanagan Connector - Merritt to Kelowna Snowfall accumulations: 15 to 20 cm this morning. Locations: Okanagan Connector - Merritt t...
Oct 28, 2021 Snowfall Warning | Q 101 News
Three Merritt sports organizations receive grant funding
Community gaming grants are supporting people to be more active and creative as local organizations receive funding for sports, arts and cultural programming. "Activities that engage people of all age...
Oct 28, 2021 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q101)
