Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
Roundabouts reduce crashes by 75% but new survey reveals some B.C. drivers lack confidence navigating them
BRITISH COLUMBIA - While some drivers in BC swear by roundabouts most drivers don't feel confident navigating them. With two or even three lanes in roundabouts drivers often cut into other lanes riski...
Feb 08, 2024 image credit | icbc
Police warn of increased wolf sightings in Lillooet
LILLOOET, B.C. - Police in Lillooet are cautioning the public of multiple wolf sightings in the town last week. In a news release issued Tuesday (Feb. 6), the BC Conservation Officer Service (COS) is ...
Feb 08, 2024 Image Credit: Holly Kuchera / Dreamstime.com
Missing New Westminster man found deceased after traveling to Merritt area
MERRITT - A man from New Westminster with no last name provided has been found deceased after going missing after travelling to the Merritt area. The man known as Gerry was last seen as he was loading...
Feb 07, 2024 Missing Westminster Man | New Westminster RCMP
British Columbia RCMP send reminder for drivers to "Slow Down and Move Over"
BRITISH COLUMBIA - In a media release the British Columbia RCMP are reminding drivers to watch their speed when passing police vehicles. During the month of February, BC Highway Patrol say they will b...
Feb 07, 2024 BC RCMP | image credit
RCMP arrest suspect after multiple suspicious fires around Summerland
SUMMERLAND - A man on the loose starting fires around Summerland has been caught. RCMP in Summerland, BC, arrested a 49-year-old man connected to a series of suspicious fires. On February 3rd, 2024, t...
Feb 07, 2024
Survey says over half of Indigenous Canadians have "Played Down" their backgrounds to get a job
TORONTO - Indigenous Canadians are feeling the effects of discrimination in the workplace. According to results coming from a survey from the charity "ComIT.org" that surveyed 500 Canadians who identi...
Feb 06, 2024 Canada Flag | Q101 News
Upper Nicola band holding special election
UPPER NICOLA, B.C. - The Upper Nicola Indian Band, south of Kamloops, is holding a special election to fill three vacancies on council. The Upper Nicola Band Tribunal Committee has appointed OneFeathe...
Feb 06, 2024 (image credit - Upper Nicola Band)
Andrew Ballantyne making goaltending decision tough for head coach Brian Passmore
MERRITT - The Centennials started the season with three goaltenders. Andrew Ballantyne, Beau Lane and Stefan Carney. Lane struggled in training camp and didn't look good in the preseason either, putti...
Feb 05, 2024 Ballantyne helping cleanup the Teddies | Merritt Centennials
I·SPARC RISE Organizational Grants tackles obstacles facing Indigenous Youth
Traditional Territory of the Cowichan peoples / DUNCAN - Grants are available for indigenous youth looking to get involved in physical activity and sport but may face challenges preventing them. Obsta...
Feb 05, 2024 BC Flag | CFJC Today
Voght Street Lane/Sidewalk Closed for Pole Replacement
MERRITT - The City of Merritt has announced a lane closure for today Monday, February 5, 2024. BC Hydro crews will be working on replacing poles along Voght Street, near Maxwell Avenue, today from 7:0...
Feb 05, 2024 Construction | CFJC Today
