Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
Cents Masters and McLean garner KIJHL honors ahead of Cents playoff run
Two members of your Merritt Centennials have been selected to the KIJHL's final regular season Team of the Week. Forward Callum McLean and defenseman Lukas Masters earned the honors announced this wee...
Mar 05, 2026 (Photo courtesy of KIJHL)
Shackan Indian Band and BC Wildfire Service planning 30-ha prescribed burn southeast of Spences Bridge
A 30-hectare prescribed burn along Highway 8 between Merritt and Spences Bridge could begin as early as next week. The BC Wildfire Service says it's supporting Shackan Indian Band as part of a three-y...
Mar 05, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
One dead following collision on Highway 8
Merritt RCMP are investigating a fatal collision involving a dirt bike and an SUV on Highway 8, late Tuesday afternoon. In a news release issued Wednesday morning, RCMP reported that at approximately ...
Mar 04, 2026 (Q101 File Photo)
Breaking News: Highway 8 closed due to motor vehicle accident
Motorist who use Highway 8 from Highway Junction 5A will have to find an alternate route over the next few hours as Drive BC report a accident has forced the closure of the highway. There are unsubsta...
Mar 03, 2026 (Q101 File Photo)
FRAUD FRIDAY: CRA Tax Frauds
As the number of frauds and scams continues to grow in the Nicola Valley, Merritt & Nicola Valley Crime Stoppers, and Q101 are teaming up to present Fraud Fridays, a feature designed to inform tho...
Feb 27, 2026 (photo: Facebook)
CNOY Fundraiser happening Saturday for Nicola Valley Food Bank
There is still time for you and your team to register for the Coldest Night of The Year fundraiser in support of the Nicola Valley Food Bank. (NVFB) This years event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 28,...
Feb 27, 2026 (Photo Courtesy of CNOY.org)
Police identify man found dead in Merritt home, say criminality is involved
A 63-year-old man was found dead at a home in Merritt last week. In an update distributed Thursday (Feb. 26), BC RCMP's Southeast District Major Crime Unit (SED MCU) identifies the victim as Clive Hac...
Feb 26, 2026 (File Photo: Q101 News)
Mounties nap excessive speeder going 106 km/h in 50 zone
Most movie buffs are familiar with the "Fast & Furious" media franchise, which centers around a series of films involving fast paced driving and car heists. In "Fast & Foolish", which premiere...
Feb 26, 2026 On Monday, a driver was nabbed for driving 106 km in a 50 speed zone. (Photo Merritt RCMP)
RCMP again warn businesses about bogus bills in area
Nicola Valley businesses are being warned that more bogus bills are circulating throughout the city of Merritt. Just before Christmas, several retailers reported counterfeit $50 bills were being distr...
Feb 26, 2026
Gusts of up to 80 km/h expected for Coquihalla Highway from Kamloops to Merritt, Okanagan Connector
Drivers are being warned of challenging conditions on a pair of mountain highways in the Merritt area. In a special weather statement online, Environment Canada says wind gusts of up to 80 km/h are ex...
Feb 26, 2026 Highway 97C (Okanagan Connector) about 74 km west of Kelowna, looking east.
(Photo: Drive BC)
