Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News

2200 block of Quilchena closed Tuesday
When: Tuesday, June 8, 2021 from 7:00AM to 7:00PM Where: 2200 Block of Quilchena Avenue Why: Water Line Tie In
Vern Strecheniuk Jun 08, 2021

Public hearing on Hamilton Hill development tonight
The proposed development at 2320 Hamilton Hill will face a public hearing tonight. On April 20, Merritt City Council has directed staff to schedule a public hearing regarding the Hamilton Hill develop...
Vern Strecheniuk Jun 08, 2021 credit - APLIN & MARTIN CONSULTANTS LTD.

Interior Health launches mobile immunization clinics
KAMLOOPS - Two mobile COVID-19 immunization clinics that will travel across the Interior Health region to target rural and remote communities and other hard to reach populations. One mobile immunizati...
Aaron Schulze Jun 08, 2021 Credit: CFJC Today

Residential school survivors fundraiser gaining steam as run begins
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops man is amazed at the donations and support he's received as he gets ready to start his fundraising run on Monday night (June 7). Brock Fraser launched Brock's 215km for 215 Child...
Jun 08, 2021 credit - CFJC

BC COVID-19 Update - June 7, 2021
Dr. Bonnie Henry has provided the latest COVID-19 figures in BC. (Previous numbers in brackets) New Cases - 481 *Day 1-218, Day 2-131, Day 3-133 Total Cases - 145,630 (145,049) Active Cases - 2,102 (2...
Vern Strecheniuk Jun 07, 2021

Centennials to begin season at home against pod nemesis Prince George October 8, 2021
The BCHL has released the regular season schedule for 2021-22. The Merritt Centennials will begin their campaign at home against their pod nemesis, the Prince Goerge Spruce Kings, on October 8, 2021. ...
Vern Strecheniuk Jun 07, 2021

Council moves changes to cemetery bylaw
Merritt City Council has approved the first three reading of an amendment to the cemetery bylaw. The changes are with regards to the columbarium that was recently purchased by the City and the work to...
Vern Strecheniuk Jun 07, 2021 credit - City of Merritt

More than 215 trucks roll past former Kamloops residential school to show support for Indigenous community
Horns were honked, fists were raised, and tears were shed. More than 215 transport trucks, pick-up trucks and cars from Merritt, Williams Lake and Kelowna drove onto Tk'emlups land in solidarity and t...
Vern Strecheniuk Jun 07, 2021 credit - Q101

Two in hospital after chase and shots fired Sunday evening
The BC RCMP has notified the Independent Investigations Office (IIO), of a shooting incident in Merritt Sunday that resulted in two people being transported to hospital. At around 3:50, Merritt Mounti...
Vern Strecheniuk Jun 07, 2021

The Week That Was - May 31 - June 4, 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 yet another dumpster fire in the City, a pair o...
Vern Strecheniuk Jun 05, 2021 credit - Q101
