Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
Fuel management burning begins Thursday near Lindley Creek
The BC Wildfire Service will be continuing to conduct a fuel management project located at the Lindley Creek Road area. Back in November, BCWS said it was planning to burn about 50 piles of debris how...
Jan 08, 2025 BC Wildfire Service Facebook
Centennials make trade prior to KIJHL deadline
The Merritt Centennials continue with their line-up ahead of this Friday's KIJHL trade deadline. On Tuesday, the Cents shipped forward Wyatt Ball to the Quesnel River Rush in exchange for Dane Dietz. ...
Jan 08, 2025 Photo Credit: KIJHL
Manhunt continues for shooting suspect: RCMP
The manhunt continues for a suspect in connection with a shooting in Merritt on Tuesday morning. According to detachment commander Staff Sgt. Josh Roda, the incident happened at about 9:40 a.m. Tuesda...
Jan 07, 2025 File Photo: Pattison media
WEATHER UPDATE: Fog Advisory for Coquihalla from Merritt to Kamloops this morning
Environment Canada has issued a fog advisory for Highway 5, the Coquihalla from Merritt to Kamloops this morning. Motorists may experience dense fog this morning between Merritt and Kamloops with near...
Jan 06, 2025
Merritt Fire responds to early morning fire at city business
Members of Merritt Fire Rescue were called to the scene of a motor vehicle fire at Mario's Tow Yard compound early on Friday morning. Merritt Fire Chief Dave Tomkinson told Q101 News that fifteen deta...
Jan 03, 2025
Merritt designates new area for home homeless encampments; mayor calling for more government help
The Mayor of Merritt wants higher levels of government to be more involved when it comes to finding a solution to house people who are homeless. Mike Goetz says while Merritt has designated an area ne...
Dec 31, 2024 CFJC Today File Photo
Few details available as RCMP, ERT descend on Merritt house
A large police presence in Merritt Sunday (Dec. 29) morning was due to an ongoing operation at a house in the Nicola Valley community. RCMP say officers from the Merritt detachment and the Emergency R...
Dec 29, 2024 Image Credit: Brent Morgan
Highway Alert: Special Weather Statement for Coq and Highway 3
Motorists are reminded that there are two highway advisories issued for today (Sat. Dec. 28) Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Coquihalla from Merritt to Hope today wit...
Dec 28, 2024
Snowfall warning issued for Boxing Day travel on the Coquihalla Highway
Environment Canada has issued a Boxing Day snowfall warning for a section of the Coquihalla Highway. In an alert issued at about 8:00 a.m. Thursday (Dec. 26), Environment Canada says the Hope-to-Merri...
Dec 26, 2024 Drive BC webcam at Zopkios as of 10:18 a.m. (Image Credit: Drive BC)
Merritt mayor optimistic for end to persistent ER closures with new health minister in place
The Mayor of Merritt is optimistic there will be improvements in healthcare in his community, after a meeting with new B.C. health minister Josie Osborne. "I've got some good feelings with the new min...
Dec 23, 2024 Mayor Mike Goetz (image credit - CFJC Today)
