Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
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
'A Day to Listen' on Q101 will share stories from Indigenous leaders, elders, and residential school survivors
Wednesday, June 30 will be a unique opportunity for listeners of Q101 to learn of Indigenous history. All 48 Pattison Media radio stations will be part of a group of more than 400 stations across Cana...
Jun 30, 2021
Severe thunderstorm potential across the Interior
Special weather statement in effect for: Nicola Potential for severe thunderstorms with very strong wind gusts, intense lightning and brief bursts of heavy rain. An upper trough will move across the B...
Jun 30, 2021
BC COVID-19 Update - June 29, 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
