Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
COVID-19 outbreak at Brocklehurst Gemstone Care Centre in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Brocklehurst Gemstone Care Centre in Kamloops. According to a news release from IH Wednesday (Jan. 13), the outbreak involves four reside...
Jan 13, 2021
BC COVID-19 Update - January 13, 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 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in Brit...
Jan 13, 2021
Liberals and MLA Tegart call for improved COVID-19 transparency in schools
The BC Liberals are calling on the NDP Government to increase transparency around the reporting of COVID-19 cases, especially in schools, long-term care facilities, and hospitals. "Access to clear, co...
Jan 13, 2021
Interior Health expands access to mental health and substance use support
Interior Health has made it easier for people living within the Interior Health region to find the community mental health and substance use (MHSU) supports they need with the expansion of an easy-to-...
Jan 13, 2021
Snowfall warning issued for Coquihalla - Jan 12/21
Snowfall warning in effect for: Coquihalla Highway - Hope to Merritt Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 25 cm is expected. A vigorous frontal system moving across BC will bring heavy snow to Coquiha...
Jan 13, 2021 Snowfall Warning | Q 101 News
Assault in Lower Nicola sends one to hospital with stab wounds
The Merritt RCMP has released details into a stabbing incident in Lower Nicola which resulted in one victim being transported to hospital in Kamloops. "On January 10, 2021, Merritt RCMP responded to t...
Jan 12, 2021
Local restaurant temporarily closes following positive COVID-19 test
(photo - Mongos Facebook) Mongos in Merritt has announced that they are temporally closing their restaurant following a positive case of COVID-19. The employee, who last worked on Wednesday, January 6...
Jan 12, 2021
January snowpack figures above normal
The first snowpack report of the season has been published by the BC River Forecast Centre, and unsurprisingly basins across the province are above normal levels. The report is based on measurements t...
Jan 12, 2021
Snow removal to be debated by council
This evening Merritt City Council will have an opportunity to discuss and debate the city's current snow removal procedures. The discussion comes following an open letter by CAO Sean Smith to Merritto...
Jan 12, 2021
Special Weather Statement - Jan 12/21
Special weather statement in effect for: Coquihalla Highway - Hope to Merritt Coquihalla Highway - Merritt to Kamloops Okanagan Connector - Merritt to Kelowna A wintery mix is expected over the highwa...
Jan 12, 2021
