Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
Merritt records seven new COVID-19 cases
The rate of infection in the Merritt local health area appears to be leveling off. After a month of seeing cases jump between single- and double-digit increases, April 11-17 marks the third straight w...
Apr 22, 2021 credit - BC CDC
Petit Creek fire west of Merritt now being held
MERRITT, B.C. - UPDATE: The Thompson-Nicola Regional has now lifted all evacuation alerts surrounding the Petit Creek wildfire. EARLIER: B.C. Wildfire crews have made good progress containing a 100-he...
Apr 21, 2021 Credit: Devin Cross
BC COVID-19 Update - April 21, 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 21, 2021
MLA Tegart disappointed by cuts to education in BC Budget
The BC NDP tabled their 2021 budget on Tuesday. Minister Selina Robinson forecasted a $9.7 billion deficit for this fiscal year. The Province is promising to spend $8.7 billion on infrastructure over ...
Apr 21, 2021
Federal budget missed opportunity to support fight against COVID-19; MP Albas
On Monday (April 19), the Federal Liberals tabled their first budget in two years. The budget includes over $100 billion in new spending over three years to help the recovery from the pandemic and wor...
Apr 21, 2021
Spring Bank development re-approved
Following a second public hearing, Merritt City Council has once again approved third reading of the Spring Bank development. The third reading was approved by a 4-3 vote. Councillors Melvina White, M...
Apr 21, 2021 Spring Bank conceptual site plan
Wildfire South of Merritt Airport contained at two hectares
Merritt Fire Chief Dave Tomkinson has confirmed to Q101 that the wildfire South of the Airport and East of the Coquihalla grew to two hectares. Both Merritt Fire and BC Wildfire Service Crews responde...
Apr 20, 2021 Credit – Fire Chief Dave Tomkinson
BC COVID-19 Update - April 20, 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 20, 2021
Wildfire triggers evacuation alert West of Merritt
Update - 3:40 pm April 20, 2021 Tweeted by the BC Wildfire Service; The #BCWildfire Service continues to respond to the Petit Creek wildfire (K60293). The fire remains estimated at 100 ha in size. Tod...
Apr 20, 2021 credit - BC Wildfire Service
Late budget means less time for scrutinization; MLA Tegart
The BC NDP and Finance Minster Selina Robinson are set to table their budget today, two months later than usual. Budgets have historically been presented in late February, however due to the ongoing C...
Apr 20, 2021
