Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News

BC COVID-19 Update - June 2, 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...
Vern Strecheniuk Jun 02, 2021

Mounties seeking Melissa Hillis on provincewide warrant
The Merritt RCMP are asking for the public's assistance in locating a wanted Merritt woman. "Melissa Anne Hillis, is wanted province wide for two different counts of theft under $5000, associated to i...
Vern Strecheniuk Jun 02, 2021 credit - BC RCMP

Another truck accident on Highway 5A
KAMLOOPS - Perhaps more fodder for those who want truck traffic halted on highway 5 A between Kamloops and Merritt. The road was partially blocked last night when a semi rolled near Trapp Lake. No ser...
Doug Collins Jun 02, 2021 Credit: CFJC Today

PICTURES - Merrittonains gather at Spirit Square to remember the 215 children
On Monday evening (June 1), Merritt residents gathered at Spirit Square to remember the 215 children who's remains were found buried on the site of the former Kamloops Residential School. The event in...
Vern Strecheniuk Jun 02, 2021

Federal Tories continue to fight Bill C-10
Bill C-10 is currently working it way through the usual legislative steps in Ottawa to be passed into law. The Bill is listed as 'An act to amend the broadcasting act and to make related and consequen...
Vern Strecheniuk Jun 02, 2021 credit - Dan Albas

Merritt woman charged with impaired driving
On April 5, a concerned Merritt citizen contacted the RCMP to report a suspected impaired driver. The driver was eventually located by Mounties near the 1500-block of Nicola Avenue. "The driver was su...
Vern Strecheniuk Jun 02, 2021

BC COVID-19 Update - June 1, 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...
Vern Strecheniuk Jun 01, 2021

The Interior records 27 Illicit drugs in April
Preliminary reporting released by the BC Coroners Service confirms at least 176 British Columbians were lost to toxic illicit drugs in April, bringing the total number of deaths recorded in 2021 to 68...
Vern Strecheniuk Jun 01, 2021

Interior Health surpasses 500,000 vaccine doses
The Interior Health Authority has reached a vaccination milestone. Approximately 518,000 doses of vaccine have been administered and more are on the way as Interior Health continues to deliver immuniz...
Vern Strecheniuk Jun 01, 2021 Credit: CFJC Today

VIDEO - Merritt Fire respond to another dumpster fire
The Merritt Fire department responded to yet another dumpster fire in the City on Monday (May 31) afternoon. The fire was behind Railyard Mall. Chief Dave Tomkinson was first on the scene and was able...
Vern Strecheniuk May 31, 2021 credit - Q101
