Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
RCMP seize Drugs, Cash, and Ammunition near Williams Lake
WILLIAMS LAKE - B-C Highway Patrol officers say they seized more than 600 grams of illicit substances suspected to be fentanyl, cocaine, meth and crack near Williams Lake. The incident occured on Marc...
Mar 22, 2024
Merritt Centennial Alumni Watch: Matthew Kopperud signs with Bridgeport Islanders (AHL)
MERRITT - Another former Merritt Centennial has made it to one of the highest levels of hockey. Matthew Kopperud has signed with the Bridgeport Islanders after an extremely successful career in the NC...
Mar 22, 2024 matthew kopperud | bchl.ca
Majority of British Columbians backing Conservatives federally and NDP provincially according to survey
BRITISH COLUMBIA - A new poll from Mainstreet Research asked BC Voters about how they would vote in the next Provincial and Federal elections. The results show divided support for British Columbians b...
Mar 21, 2024 BC Flag | CFJC Today
Level Three Watering Restrictions in effect for Merritt
MERRITT - Merritt will once again limit water use as another long hot and dry summer looms. Level three watering restrictions limit watering to two times a week. Hand watering and washing is permitted...
Mar 21, 2024
Provincial agricultural water infrastructure program a positive step ahead of expected drought
KAMLOOPS - On Monday (March 18), the B.C. Government announced an increase of funding for the Agricultural Water Infrastructure program to help farmers and ranchers with expected drought this summer. ...
Mar 20, 2024 drought conditions | CFJC Today
First Female President and CEO of the BCHA Named Business Woman of the Year by Tourism Industry Association of BC
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Ingrid Jarrett has been recognized for her dedication and commitment to her work in the tourism sector. Ingrid, the President & CEO of British Columbia Hotel Association (BCHA) ...
Mar 20, 2024 Ingrid Jarrett accepts award | BCHA
Merritt road repairs and maintenance continue into late March
MERRITT - There will be a couple of road closures around Merritt in late March. Watermain construction on Hamilton Hill Road by Gateway 286 will commence, requiring a road closure from March 21 - Apri...
Mar 20, 2024
Four candidates put their names forward for Merritt council by-election
MERRITT, B.C. - Residents in Merritt will have four candidates to choose from in the upcoming by-election to fill a vacant council seat. The City of Merritt received four submissions ahead of cutoff d...
Mar 19, 2024 Merritt City Hall (PML File)
Former Merritt Centennial Mike Van Unen signs with Adirondack Thunder of ECHL
GLENS FALLS - A former Merritt Centennial is going pro. The Adirondack Thunder have signed defenseman Mike Van Unen to a standard player contract. The Thunder are the ECHL affiliate of the New Jersey ...
Mar 19, 2024
Warmer temperatures signal the start of tick season
KAMLOOPS - With temperatures forecast to be in the high-teens this week in Kamloops, those taking to the many beautiful trails are advised to check for ticks after their walks and hikes. "It's certain...
Mar 19, 2024 These hungry critters are looking for attachments. (Q101 File Photo)
