Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health (IH) has declared a COVID-19 outbreak in Royal Inland Hospital's Six North ward. The declaration was made late Tuesday (Sept. 28). In a news release, IH says there are only ...
Sep 29, 2021
B.C. COVID-19 case count at 652 Tuesday; 162 new cases in Interior Health
VICTORIA - There are 652 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C. Tuesday (Sept. 28), with 162 of them found in Interior Health. The totals are included in an update to the B.C. Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC...
Sep 29, 2021
Merritt RCMP Files - September 28, 2021
Merritt Woman charged with Mischief A Merritt woman has been charged with mischief after spray painting a deck in July. "Merritt RCMP received a report of a female spray painting a deck in the 2300 bl...
Sep 28, 2021
'Alleviate some crime fears through volunteering'; Merritt RCMP
Recently, a group of Merrittonains held a crime rally outside of City Hall to try and bring more attention to the crime issues around the City. Following the rally, Merritt City Council held a Police ...
Sep 28, 2021
BC announces funding to support residential school survivors
Indigenous service providers are receiving $1.5 million in provincial funding to address the urgent need for culturally safe and trauma-informed mental health and wellness supports for residential sch...
Sep 28, 2021 Credit: CFJC Today
B.C. averages 746 new COVID-19 cases per day over the weekend; hospitalizations down
VICTORIA - B.C. has recorded more than 2,000 new COVID-19 cases over the past three days, but hospitalization and intensive care stays have declined. The totals are included in an update from B.C.'s M...
Sep 28, 2021
Council approves permissive tax exemptions
The City of Merritt grants permissive tax exemptions on a four-year term. The latest exemptions occurred in 2021 running through 2024. Permissive Exemption includes classes of properties which are mai...
Sep 27, 2021
City Facilities closing Thursday to honour Truth and Reconciliation Day
The City of Merritt will be recognizing the first official Truth and Reconciliation day on September 30th. "The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was established as a day of remembrance: an op...
Sep 27, 2021
Lytton wildfire survivors haunted by memories as they struggle to get back on their feet
KAMLOOPS - It has been almost three months since the village of Lytton burned to the ground. Survivors are still haunted by the memories of horror as they struggle to get back on their feet. "The scre...
Sep 27, 2021 Q101/CFJC File Photo
Transition period to vaccine passport over
Starting Monday, Sept. 27, 2021, the BC Vaccine Card will be the only acceptable proof of vaccination for British Columbians to enjoy certain businesses and recreational events safely. The transition ...
Sep 27, 2021 credit - Province of BC
