Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
Cents Stick With Chiefs Until 3rd Period
The Merritt Centennials gave Josh Dias a rare night off, and Colton Phillips-Watts played admirably in his 2nd pod start, but the offense couldn't get rolling in a 4-1 loss to the Chilliwack Chiefs. T...
Apr 17, 2021
Game Preview: Cents Vs Chiefs - Apr 17
The Merritt Centennials (2-6) look to rebound against the Chilliwack Chiefs (5-3) tonight. After another tough night, the Cents continued to be mystified by the Prince George Spruce Kings and that tre...
Apr 17, 2021
The Week That Was - April 12 - 16, 2021
Every weekend Q101 publishes the 'Week That Was' highlighting some of the most interesting news stories of the week. COVID-19 related stories will be mostly excluded from these articles (for the lates...
Apr 17, 2021
RECAP: Cents Get Shutout For 2nd Straight Vs PG
The Merritt Centennials continued to be mystified by the Prince George Spruce Kings and that trend continued on Friday night in a 5-0 loss. After a strong first period that saw the Cents throw 11 shot...
Apr 16, 2021
BC COVID-19 Update - April 16, 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 16, 2021
Two wildfires spark near Merritt
The BC Wildfire Service is reporting that two new wildfires have sparked near Merritt. The closest one is South of town along the Coldwater River. The blaze is estimated at 3.0 hectares. The fire was ...
Apr 16, 2021 credit - BC Wildfire Service
SD 58 confirms positive COVID-19 case at Merritt Secondary
For the first time since Spring Break, School District 58 Nicola-Similkameen is informing parents of a positive case of COVID-19 at Merritt Secondary School. "A member of the Merritt Secondary communi...
Apr 16, 2021
Provincial loan for Walters Street Development questioned by BC Liberals
The residential development along Walters Street is nearing completion as a 75-unit building with units being sold for market value. The original proposal, in early 2019, was for a 95-unit development...
Apr 16, 2021 Credit: CFJC Today / Chad Klassen
SD58 preparing for stage-1 start to the school year
School District 58 Nicola-Similkameen is preparing for a return to stage-1 for September. Stage-1 is back to pre-COVID-19 instruction, with some added health and safety measures remaining in place. "W...
Apr 16, 2021
Game Preview: Cents Vs Spruce Kings - Apr 16th
The Merritt Centennials are ready for another rematch with the Prince George Spruce Kings and are looking for their first win over the boys in blue in pod season. The Centennials didn't struggle to fi...
Apr 15, 2021
