Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
'The next step is going to be a fatality': United Steelworkers demand change in wake of alarming mine safety report
United Steelworkers Local 7619 President Kyle Wolff said inaction may lead to death at Teck Highland Valley Copper (HVC) mine in Logan Lake. "Between a person not being in the right mindset, the lack ...
Jan 28, 2026 Highland Valley Copper Mine (Image credit: CFJC Today/File photo).
Open grassland area near Merritt 'not functioning' after years of overgrazing: report
A Forest Practices Board investigation has found that a portion of the Coutlee Range Unit southwest of Merritt is not functioning, while a plan between range agreement-holders is invalid. In its inves...
Jan 28, 2026 The Forest Practices Board finds the grassland open forest unit of the Mine pasture within the Coutlee Range Unit southwest of Merritt has been overgrazed, as indicated by the poor condition of the plant communities and the amount of bare ground. (Image Credit: Forest Practices Board)
Report finds health, safety and workplace culture problems at Highland Valley Copper mine
An Office of the Chief Inspector of Mines investigation report into the Teck Highland Valley Copper (HVC) mine near Logan Lake unearthed an abundance of health, safety, and workplace culture problems....
Jan 27, 2026 Highland Valley Copper Mine (Image credit: CFJC Today/File photo).
City of Merritt host an budget open house
Residents of the city of Merritt are invited to attend an Open House this Thursday to learn about proposed changes to its municipal budget for the next five years. Mayor, members of the city council, ...
Jan 26, 2026 (Photo from merritt.ca)
Merritt Centennials climb to top spot in KIJHL Week 18 power rankings
The Merritt Centennials ongoing 10-game point streak has taken them to the top of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League's (KIJHL) latest power rankings, for the week ending Jan. 25. The Cent...
Jan 26, 2026 (Image Credit: KIJHL)
Merritt MP Caputo reacts to Prime Minister's trip, talks desire to advance 'Bailey's Law' as Parliament resumes
Members of Parliament are back in the House of Commons on Monday (Jan. 26) after a six-week-long holiday break. The upcoming session of Parliament comes as Prime Minister Mark Carney is back from his ...
Jan 26, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Cents win streak now seven games after wins over Posse and Heat
The Merritt Centennials' winning streak has now reached seven games after a pair of weekend wins over the Princeton Posse and Chase Heat at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena (NVMA). The Centennials hav...
Jan 26, 2026 READY FOR ACTION-Merritt's starting line-up ahead of Sunday's 4-1 win over Chase. (Courtesy Carly Isaac)
'Take a gamble': Merritt mayor asking for delay on potential school closure with the hopes of growth
School District 58 is currently working through the extensive consultation process as it looks at the possibility of closing one of the elementary schools in Merritt. This month, the district has held...
Jan 24, 2026 Merritt Central (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
City of Merritt renewing push for federal flood assistance funding
It has been more than four years since devastating floods forced the evacuation of Merritt, as the wastewater plant was incapacitated by the rising waters of the Coldwater River. Merritt and its flood...
Jan 22, 2026 Coldwater River, Jan 20/26 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Temporary Closure of Coldwater River Trail
Residents may notice a small drilling rig operated by Sea to Sky Drilling in the community over the coming weeks. The City of Merritt states that the company is conducting a geotechnical borehole dril...
Jan 22, 2026 Courtesy of City of Merritt.
