Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
RECAP: Cents Can't Break The Hex Vs PG
The Merritt Centennials are still waiting to X the hex, as they played their strongest game against the Spruce Kings but left a little on the table in a 4-3 loss on Monday night. The first period saw ...
Apr 19, 2021
TNRD residents near Petit Creek fire prepare for potential evacuation
MERRITT - "It's as scary as it's ever been." Noreen Cross has lived in her house along Highway 8 for 17 years. Now, the nearby Petit Creek Wildfire is threatening to force her out. "You could see that...
Apr 19, 2021 Credit: Devin Cross
BC COVID-19 Update - April 19, 2021
Dr. Bonnie Henry has provided the latest COVID-19 figures in BC. (Previous numbers in brackets) New Cases - 2,960 *Day 1- 1,027, Day 2- 933, Day 3-1,000 Total Cases - 120,040 (117,080) Active Cases - ...
Apr 19, 2021
BC COVID-19 restrictions extended through May long weekend
The BC Government is set to extend the current COVID-19 restrictions for an additional five weeks, through to the end of the May long weekend. The restrictions are as follows; * For restaurants, bars ...
Apr 19, 2021
Corvette caught going 243 km/hr on Coquihalla
BC Traffic Services in Merritt nabbed a speeding Corvette driver on the weekend more than doubling the speed limit on the Coquihalla. "An officer with BC RCMP Traffic Services in Merritt was conductin...
Apr 19, 2021 credit - RCMP Traffic Services
PHOTOS: Semi destroyed by fire on Coquihalla; traffic getting through
KAMLOOPS - Traffic is being diverted around a vehicle fire on the Coquihalla Highway Monday morning (Apr. 19). The fire is about 15 kilometres north of Merritt. Photos from the scene show the remains ...
Apr 19, 2021 Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
Coldwater wildfire now under control; Fox Farm blaze fully extinguished
The BC Wildfire Service has updated the status of the Coldwater River wildfire to under control. The fire was first discovered back on April 15, 2021, and grew to 3-hectares. The cause of the blaze is...
Apr 19, 2021 credit - CFJC
Hamilton Hill development removes casino from proposal
The proposed Hamilton Hill development will be back in front of city council on Tuesday night with one major change. The developer has removed the casino from the plans. "The revised proposal would in...
Apr 19, 2021 credit - APLIN & MARTIN CONSULTANTS LTD.
Vaccine registration opening for all British Columbians this week
The BC Government and public health officials have released a new schedule to allow all British Columbians 18 and older to register for their vaccine by the end of the week. * Monday, April 19 - Regis...
Apr 19, 2021 Credit: CFJC Today
Game Preview: Cents Vs Spruce Kings Apr 19
The Merritt Centennials (2-7) are hoping that tonight is the night they finally break the PG curse in the pod as they take on the Spruce Kings (5-3-1). Last time out the Cents gave Josh Dias a rare ni...
Apr 18, 2021
