Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
Fatal Collision Near Ashcroft Under Investigation
Ashcroft RCMP are investigating a single motor vehicle accident that took place on December 1, that took the lives of two people. RCMP report emergency crews responded at approximately 10:15 p.m. on S...
Dec 03, 2024 Police Lights | Q 1-0-1 News
Country Christmas Week continues with annual Christmas Concert tonight at Civic Centre
The 2024 Merritt Country Christmas week of activities continue this evening with a time honoured tradition in the Nicola Valley-the annual Community Concert. As in past years, the event will be held a...
Nov 28, 2024 (Some of the many youngster performing at the Love to Dance Dance Recital on Wednesday, in conjunction with the Merritt Country Week.)
Deadline for Christmas hampers for those in need is TODAY, Nov 28
Officials with the Nicola Valley Food Bank would like to remind residents that today, November 28, is the final day to complete your Christmas hamper application process. Food bank executive director ...
Nov 28, 2024 The Nicola Valley Food Bank once again accepting applications for the Christmas Hamper Project for 2024.
Merritt RCMP looking for owner of abandoned wood splitter
The Merritt RCMP are looking to identify the owner of a found log splitter. On October 7, Merritt police located an abandoned yellow Champion 9 ton log splitter in the downtown area of the City of Mer...
Nov 28, 2024 (Photo Courtesy Merritt RCMP)
BREAKING NEWS: Third emergency room closure at Merritt Hospital in the past seven days
Merritt and area residents have to endure yet another closure of it's emergency department. Interior Health says the emergency room will be closed from 7 p.m. tonight (Nov. 22) until 8 am Saturday (No...
Nov 22, 2024 Nicola Valley Hospital / Pattison Media
CNA supports Highland Valley Copper Mine Life Extension Project
Citxw Nlaka'pamux Assembly (CNA) has formally announced its support for the Highland Valley Copper Mine Life Extension Project. This decision follows extensive and deliberate engagement in the Environ...
Nov 22, 2024
RCMP investigating deadly collision on Highway 5 near Hope
RCMP in Hope are investigating a motor vehicle collision that claimed one life on Wednesday. The Hope detachment report they responded to a collision between two passenger vehicles at approximately 9:...
Nov 22, 2024
BREAKING NEWS: Significant Snowfall expected on Coquihalla, Connector Friday
Motorists travelling on the Coquihalla and the Connector should expect a messy drive on Friday. In a media release, Yellowhead Road and Bridge (YRB) says that crews are expecting a significant snowfal...
Nov 21, 2024 Winter Conditions in the region are cause for concern when driving. (Photo courtesy Angela Duhy)
BC Housing states no 'significant' delays for Merritt shelter initially expected to open in October
"Having met with BC Housing on Friday, they have confirmed they have signed a lease with the Knight's Inn. That lease will start, I believe, September 1, but they are not anticipating being open until...
Nov 21, 2024 New Merritt shelter location (image credit - CFJC Today)
Second emergency room closure in three days at Merritt Hospital tonight (Nov 18)
For the second time in three days, Merritt residents will once again have to deal with not having emergency room services at the Nicola Valley Hospital. Interior Health announced the closure will begi...
Nov 18, 2024 The Nicola Valley Hospital will not be one of the hospitals taking part in a IH pilot project where patients receive care from a physician working virtually (Q101 File Photo)
