Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
Barkman announces construction of Merritt plant
In April of 2020, Merritt City Council approved a trio of development variances for Barkman Concrete. The variances were for increasing the maximum height to 21.5 metres, reducing the off-street parki...
Apr 08, 2021 credit - Barkman
City applying for grant funding to support homeless populations
The City of Merritt is applying for $231,500 in grant funding to help support the local homeless population. "The Strengthening Communities' Services Program aims to support unsheltered homeless popul...
Apr 08, 2021
Expect delays on Midday Valley and Houston Street
The City of Merritt has announced that a pair of streets will see single-lane alternating traffic today (April 8). When: Thursday, April 8th, 2021 from 9:00AM to 5:00PM Where: Midday Valley Road Why: ...
Apr 08, 2021
RECAP: Spruce Kings Show No Mercy Vs Cents
The Merritt Centennials and Prince George Spruce Kings met for the 2nd time in the pod season, and after tonight the Cents will be wary of future meetings as they fell by a score of 11-2. After have a...
Apr 07, 2021
Merritt records six new COVID-19 cases
The Merritt local health area continues its 'yo-yo' like tendencies with six new COVID-19 cases reported for the week of March 28 - April 3, 2021. The single-digit week follows 22, six, 15, and five o...
Apr 07, 2021 credit - BC CDC
BC COVID-19 Update - April 7, 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 07, 2021
Quilchena Creek area wildfire now being held by BC Wildfire Service
MERRITT, B.C. - The B.C. Wildfire Service says a wildfire in the Quilchena Creek area outside of Merritt is now classified as being held. Kamloops Fire Centre information officer Nicole Bonnett says 2...
Apr 07, 2021 credit - BC Wildfire Service
Kamloops-based Jim Pattison Broadcast Group announces name change, increased digital focus
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops-based Jim Pattison Broadcast Group has announced a name change to reflect a shift in focus toward digital media. In a news release, President Rod Schween says says beginning Ma...
Apr 07, 2021 Credit: Pattison Media
Kamloops man charged following crime spree across Thompson Nicola region
Numerous criminal charges have been approved against a Kamloops man accused of carrying out a crime spree across the Thompson Nicola region at the beginning of the month. "On April 1, 2021, the Logan ...
Apr 07, 2021
Third reading of Spring Bank Development repealed
Following the admission of a mistake by City Staff, Merritt City Council repealed the third reading of two bylaws surrounding development on Spring Bank. Two weeks ago, Merritt City Council approved t...
Apr 07, 2021
