Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News

ICBC customers will receive one-time rebates averaging $190 this spring - their part of $600 million that was saved due to a major decrease in crashes and costs as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold. "Ou...

The Province of British Columbia has formally extended the provincial state of emergency, allowing health and emergency management officials to continue to use extraordinary powers under the Emergency...

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...

KAMLOOPS - One person has died in an industrial accident at the New Gold owned New Afton Mine just west of Kamloops. The company says the person was killed in a mud rush incident. Three people were in...

During a committee of the whole of Friday, Merritt City Council began the process of enhancing snow clearing service in the municipality. The Committee recommended to Council that a $50,000 reserve be...

Merritt City Council recently approved a motion to apply for grant dollars to help fund the local Summer Community Ambassador Program. The program has run since 2016 and works in partnership with City...

KAMLOOPS - The COVID-19 outbreak at Royal Inland Hospital has seen steady growth from Sunday (Jan. 31), with two additional cases reported Monday for a total of 81 positives. Interior Health Medical H...

UPDATED Coquihalla remains closed - 7:00 am Tuesday The Coquihalla, Highway 5, remains closed Southbound this morning between Merritt and Hope. The Highway is closed following a vehicle accident betwe...

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 Upper Nicola Band has confirmed three new cases of COVID-19 within the community. According to a letter distributed to band members on Monday, written by Chief Harvey McLeod and EOC Director Colle...