Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
TNRD officially downgrades Spences Bridge to evacuation alert
The Thompson Nicola Regional District has officially downgraded an evacuation order to an alert for the community of Spences Bridge. The order was originally put into place 12 days ago as the Lytton w...
Aug 03, 2021
Precipitation helps fire crews over the weekend
A wet weekend throughout the Interior has helped fire crews battling 250 active fires across BC. The July Mountain fire did see growth over the weekend to 2,000 hectares however precipitation on Sunda...
Aug 03, 2021 file photo
Economic Development Committee propose improvements to Spirit Square
The City of Merritt's Economic Development Advisory Committee is proposing a number of changes to the Spirit Square area of downtown. The committee comprised of Merritt residents along with Councillor...
Aug 03, 2021
Evacuation order to be downgraded for Spences Bridge
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) announced it will downgrade an evacuation order for Spences Bridge on Tuesday (Aug. 3) at noon. Highway 8 is expected to re-open at the same tim...
Aug 03, 2021
The Week That Was - July 26 - 30, 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 the Murray Church arsonist, a new development a...
Jul 31, 2021 Merritt | Q101 File photo
Logan Lake issues evacuation alert in response to Tremont Creek wildfire
KAMLOOPS - The District of Logan Lake issued an evacuation alert Friday (July 30) evening. A statement signed by Mayor Robin Smith said it would be prudent for residents to prepare to leave the area w...
Jul 31, 2021 Logan Lake | Q101News
Weekend heat brings concerns for wildfires and health
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada has upgraded several special weather statements to heat warnings that now stretch across most of B-C's southern Interior and south coast. Daytime highs near 40 are expect...
Jul 30, 2021 Aerial view of NW side of Brenda Creek Fire / credit - BC Wildfire Service
Merritt changes bylaw on water meters
Merritt City Council has approved changes to the waterworks bylaw to no longer require new residential builds to install a water meter. "The requirement for all new customers to install meters has exi...
Jul 30, 2021
July Mountain wildfire grows
The BC Wildfire Service is reporting that the July Mountain blaze has grown from 1,267 hectares earlier this week to 1,870. The fire remains classified as out of control, and due to heavy smoke in the...
Jul 30, 2021 credit - BC Wildfire Service
Following regional restrictions this week, B.C reports 204 new COVID-19 cases Thursday
VICTORIA - COVID-19 cases are continuing to rise Thursday (July 29), with the province reporting 204 new cases of the virus around B.C.In an update, B.C's Ministry of Health states 107 of those new ca...
Jul 30, 2021
