Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News

The BC Wildfire Service is reporting no growth on the southeast side of the Lytton wildfire. "No significant growth has been observed on the southeast side of the fire which remains approximately 3km ...

LOGAN LAKE, B.C. - One week after residents were forced to flee a raging wildfire, the people of Logan Lake are on their way home. The district's website says the evacuation order put in place Aug. 12...

The Merritt Centennials announced today that they've committed to defender Will Bowman (02) from Deerfield Academy of the USHS Prep League for the upcoming season. Calling Chicago, Illinois home, Bowm...

Merritt City Councillor Mike Bhangu has spoken to Q101 News regarding the uttering threats charge against him. "The allegations are coming from an uninvited individual who came to my home, placed my s...

KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) says residents are demanding that the province reviews how it fights wildfires going forward by removing some of the red tape that stops the pub...

As COVID-19 cases in the Interior Health Authority continue to surge, the Merritt Local Health Area has recorded its largest weekly case count in months. For the week, covering August 8-14, the local ...

Merritt City Councillor Mike Bhangu has been charged with uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm. The Merritt RCMP confirm they received a report of uttering threats on July 5. "The Merritt RC...

The Ministry of Health is reporting that a COVID-19 outbreak has occurred at Nicola Meadows in Merritt. The Interior Health Authority confirms that there are five cases connected to Nicola Meadows, tw...

MERRITT, B.C. - Two months after his big lotto win, a Merritt man is sharing the news with the world. Arnold Gray won $200,000 in the June 14 Keno draw. He purchased the winning ticket at the Canco ga...

KAMLOOPS - Logan Lake remains on evacuation order as of Wednesday (Aug. 18), although there could be some good news for residents soon. The district's latest update says its goal is to notify resident...