Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News

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...

The Merritt RCMP has announced that Hope Moira Thomas has been charged with theft and fraud. "A complex internal theft investigation into the alleged actions of an employee of a Merritt area financial...

The City of Merritt was first incorporated as a City on April 1, 1911. Like most people over the past year, the City will be celebrating virtually. The City is inviting residents to participate in the...

For the first time, students will be able to receive a new bachelor's degree of Nsyilxcn language fluency offered by UBC Okanagan (UBCO), in partnership with the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology ...

BC Health Officials have introduced several new restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in British Columbia. "We've started to see the start of exponential growth," said Dr. ...

Dr. Bonnie Henry has provided the latest COVID-19 figures in BC. (Previous numbers in brackets) New Cases - 2,518 *Day 1-936 (Single day record), Day 2-805, Day 3-774 Total Cases - 98,165 (95,677) Act...

KAMLOOPS - A Canadian Armed Forces investigation into the deadly Snowbirds crash in Kamloops has now concluded, with safety recommendations going forward. On May 17 2020, the Snowbirds aerobatics team...

For his third straight tournament, Merritt's Roger Sloan has finished in the top-25. Sloan was taking part in the opposite-field event over the weekend, with the top PGA pros competing in the Dell Mat...

The City of Merritt is set to adjust the fire sprinkler regulations in the city. "When the Building Act was brought into force 30 municipalities in BC had additional requirements regarding sprinklers ...

Arnold Lampreau has been elected Chief of the Shackan Indian Band defeating Incumbent Jordan Joe in Saturday's vote. Lampreau secured 30 votes for the office of Chief, Jordan Joe received 19, and Lenn...