Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
'Some residents are still unaccounted for'; Farnworth
"This has been a very difficult day and the days ahead will continue to challenge us," said Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General. "Last night around 1,000 people were evacua...
Jul 01, 2021 credit - Twitter/ Chilliwack Fire member
IN THEIR OWN WORDS: Lytton fire left residents little time to escape the flames
MERRITT, B.C. - Evacuees of a fire that swept through Lytton Wednesday (June 30) are telling harrowing stories of their escape. "When the wires started falling off the hydro poles, I figured it was ti...
Jul 01, 2021 David Harrison, left, and Robert Leitch (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Lytton wildfire now estimated at 8,000 hectares
The wildfire that swept through the Village of Lytton is now estimated at 8,000 hectares by the BC Wildfire Service. The quick moving fire was aided by strong winds on Wednesday night as the Lytton Ma...
Jul 01, 2021 Haunting images of the June 30th fire that ravaged the community of Lytton - 2 Rivers Remix Society
Merritt activates EOC and Emergency Social Services to assist Lytton evacuees
UPDATE - #Lytton Evacuees are starting to arrive in #Merritt. Lodging for those in need has been extended to 7 days. Some hotel rooms are available, the rest will be group lodging. "We can handle a lo...
Jun 30, 2021 Credit: Facebook / Cariboo Wildfires Information and Safety
BC COVID-19 Update - June 30, 2021
Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the COVID-19 response in British Columbia: "Today...
Jun 30, 2021
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Royal Inland Hospital; seven patients infected in surgical ward
KAMLOOPS - Despite the province moving to Phase 3 of its Restart Plan Thursday (July 1), the virus is not finished with us yet. Interior Health has announced a COVID-19 outbreak at Royal Inland Hospit...
Jun 30, 2021
Lower Nicola alters water restrictions
Those living in Lower Nicola have new watering restrictions to abide by starting today. "With the extreme heat and drought conditions in the area we ask that residents concentrate their watering to fl...
Jun 30, 2021
Merritt cooling centre expected to close after Wednesday
The City of Merritt's cooling centre at the Civic Centre (1750 Mamette Avenue) will be open again on Wednesday from 11-6, for will likely be the last day. "We've had several extreme heat days here in ...
Jun 30, 2021 credit - Mike Bhangu
High water use during heat wave leads to increased water restrictions
Effective at 00:01am on Wednesday, June 30th, the City of Merritt has increased watering restrictions, prohibiting use of sprinkler systems more than two days a week. Residents with even numbered hous...
Jun 30, 2021
Hamilton Hill wildfire now under control
The BC Wildfire Service is reporting that the Hamilton Hill wildfire is now under control. The fire is East of Merritt along the Connector. The blaze was able to grow to approximately 0.90 hectares. T...
Jun 30, 2021 credit - BC Wildfire Service
