Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
Date set for 3350 Voght Street public hearing
The proposed development at 3350 Voght Street (Voght and Grimmett) is headed back to a public hearing after City Council approved first and second reading of a zoning bylaw amendment back in May. The ...
Jul 12, 2021
Nine wildfires reported on Friday already extinguished
On Friday afternoon, the BC Wildfire Service was reporting a number of new fire starts in the Merritt area, likely stemming from the lightning activity on Thursday night. The BC Wildfire Dashboard sho...
Jul 12, 2021 credit - BC Wildfire Service. Map as of July 12
Smoky Skies Belletin issued for Nicola Valley - July 12, 2021
Special air quality statement in effect for: Nicola Smoky Skies Bulletin Several regions in the BC Interior are being impacted or are likely to be impacted by wildfire smoke over the next 24-48 hours....
Jul 12, 2021
The Week That Was - July 5 - 9, 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 Lytton evacuation, overwhelming donations, ...
Jul 10, 2021 file photo
Environment Canada counted 26,000 lightning strikes in B.C. Interior Thursday night
KAMLOOPS - A lightning storm that swept through the southern Interior Thursday evening (July 8) has officials worrying about new fire starts. Environment Canada's Doug Lundquist says multiple storm sy...
Jul 09, 2021 Credit - Michael Reeve
Nicola Valley Rodeo receives large grant to complete electrical upgrades
The Nicola Valley Rodeo Association has been successful in receiving a large grant from the Province to upgrade the electrical systems on the property. "The grant has come through the Community Econom...
Jul 09, 2021 credit - Nicola Valley Rodeo Association
Gordon Creek FSR Wildfire now under control
The BC Wildfire Service is reporting that a small fire to the West of Merritt towards Spences Bridge is now 'under control'. The fire near the Gordon Creek FSR was able to grow to 1.5 hectares before ...
Jul 09, 2021 credit - BC Wildfire Service
Burning conditions in BC three to four weeks ahead of schedule
The BC Wildfire Service has updated their season outlook following a hectic few weeks with fires sparking across the province. "By the end of the month, the Southern Interior only received 30% of norm...
Jul 09, 2021 BC Wildfire Danger Map
Neighbourhood action helps save home metres away from Napier Lake wildfire
KAMLOOPS - The remnants of retardant remain on a log cabin home overlooking Napier Lake. It's left a mess, but ultimately saved the home that was metres from the flames, as the BC Wildfire Service act...
Jul 09, 2021 Neighbours in the Napier Lake area jumped into action to help save a home that was metres away from flames on Wednesday evening (Image Credit: Huguette Stewart)
Loosened restrictions for B.C. long-term care visitation announced
VICTORIA - The province is significantly loosening visitation restrictions for seniors care homes in B.C., saying the COVID-19 vaccination program has made the environments much more safe. Starting Ju...
Jul 09, 2021
