Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
BC COVID-19 Update - April 23, 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...
Apr 23, 2021
Cross Canada Marathoner to stride through Merritt Friday
Rick Fall is running from Mile Zero in Victoria, BC to Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, or as he describes it from his old home to his new one. Rick started on April 12, in Victoria with plans of arriving b...
Apr 23, 2021 credit - Rick Fall
BC Wildfire Service urging caution as strong winds are expected
KAMLOOPS - Strong winds are forecasted to sweep across the Kamloops Fire Centre today and tomorrow. The BC Wildfire Service is urging members of the public and industry personnel to exercise extreme c...
Apr 23, 2021 credit - CFJC
TNRD selects BDO Canada for third-party forensic audit
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has chosen the firm that will pore over its books in the wake of a spending scandal. In a news release, the TNRD says it received six bids to co...
Apr 23, 2021
'Stay within your own community': IH top doctor says while people can travel within health region, it's not recommended
KAMLOOPS - The province is coming out with more details on regional travel restrictions on Friday (Apr. 23), but Interior Health's top doctor says he can't prevent anyone from travelling within the he...
Apr 23, 2021
Game Preview: Cents Vs Chiefs - Apr. 23
The Merritt Centennials (2-8) get set to take on the Chilliwack Chiefs (7-4) as they begin the 2nd half of their pod season. Last Monday saw the Merritt Centennials still waiting to X the hex, as they...
Apr 22, 2021
BC COVID-19 Update - April 22, 2021
Dr. Bonnie Henry has provided the latest COVID-19 figures in BC. (Previous numbers in brackets) New Cases - 1,006 Total Cases - 122,757 (121,751) Active Cases - ? (8,906) Patients in Hospital - 502 (4...
Apr 22, 2021
Cents Add Big D-Man With Athletic Pedigree For 2021
The Merritt Centennials announced the commitment to defender Joe Fleming (03) from the Boston Junior Eagles program for next season. Fleming, a hulking, right-handed defenseman from Wellesley, Massach...
Apr 22, 2021
New runway access adopted
Merritt City Council has adopted an Official Community Plan amendment to allow runway access from the West side of the Airport. "Permitting west-side runway access could aid in opening up the parcels ...
Apr 22, 2021 credit - City of Merritt
Hamilton Hill development moved to public hearing
For a second time, Merritt City Council has directed staff to schedule a public hearing regarding the Hamilton Hill development out past Exit 286. Council had already approved second reading of an OCP...
Apr 22, 2021 credit - APLIN & MARTIN CONSULTANTS LTD.
