Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News

Trans Mountain expansion restarts after voluntary safety shutdown
KAMLOOPS - After a nearly two-month pause, Trans Mountain says its expansion project is beginning to ramp up again. The pipeline announced a stoppage in mid-December due to a series of safety incident...
James Peters Feb 08, 2021 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)

BC COVID-19 Update - February 8, 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...
Vern Strecheniuk Feb 08, 2021

Nearly $40,000 in firefighting equipment stolen near Merritt
MERRITT, B.C. - Tens of thousands of dollars in firefighting equipment was stolen near Nicola Lake last week. As many as three fire pumps and associated accessories, including a wagon full of nozzles ...
Aaron Schulze Feb 08, 2021

Water leak along Merritt Avenue
There is a water main leak affecting residents of the 2100 block of Merritt Avenue, Mamette Avenue, Charters Street, Garcia Street and Taylor Place. Please note water has been turned off to citizens i...
Vern Strecheniuk Feb 08, 2021

Coldwater Hotel confirms positive case of COVID-19
The Coldwater Hotel has confirmed a positive case of COVID-19 among the staff at the establishment. In a post to Facebook on Sunday, the Hotel confirmed that one employee that works in the restaurant ...
Vern Strecheniuk Feb 08, 2021 Credit - Coldwater Hotel Facebook

Snowfall warning in effect for Coquihalla
Snowfall warning in effect for: Coquihalla Highway - Hope to Merritt A weather disturbance moving across southern British Columbia will continue to bring snow to portions of the Coquihalla Highway - H...
Vern Strecheniuk Feb 08, 2021 Snowfall Warning | Q 101 News

Slight growth in COVID-19 outbreak at RIH over the weekend
KAMLOOPS - The Royal Inland Hospital COVID-19 outbreak continues to grow over the weekend, with 102 total cases reported Sunday (Feb. 7). As of Sunday, 36 patients and 66 staff members have tested pos...
Dylana Kneeshaw Feb 08, 2021

Special weather statement in effect for the Nicola Valley
Special weather statement in effect for: Nicola Arctic air continues to move throughout BC. Following a relatively mild first half of winter, a transition to much colder conditions continues throughou...
Vern Strecheniuk Feb 08, 2021

BCHL delays season again
In response to Dr. Bonnie Henry extending public health restrictions around mass gatherings and events on Friday, the BCHL has announced another delay in the start of the regular season. The league ha...
Vern Strecheniuk Feb 08, 2021

The Week That Was – February 1-5, 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...
Vern Strecheniuk Feb 06, 2021
