Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
New record for B.C. illicit drug deaths in 2023; Kamloops total down 15 per cent
VICTORIA - B.C. has hit another grim milestone in its battle against the toxic drug crisis. The B.C. Coroners Service's 2023 year-end report into illicit drug deaths shows 2,511 people died due to dru...
Jan 25, 2024 James Peters | CFJC Today
Okanagan Connector reopens this morning after being closed overnight following serious vehicle incident
MERRITT - The Okanagan Connector east of Merritt was closed in both directions this morning (January 24th, 2024.) DriveBC reported of a vehicle incident on the stretch of Highway 97C at Kane Valley Ro...
Jan 24, 2024 Image Credit | Drive BC
Cook's Ferry Indian Band, Teck reach deal to acknowledge historical land transfer for Highland Valley Copper
LOGAN LAKE, B.C. - The chief of the Cook's Ferry Indian Band says a new agreement with Teck Resources represents a step forward in the path toward reconciliation. Chief Christine Walkem signed a legac...
Jan 24, 2024 Highland Valley Copper (Image Credit: Barry Selver / File Photo)
Okanagan Connector closed overnight following serious vehicle incident
MERRITT, B.C. - The Okanagan Connector east of Merritt remains closed in both directions Wednesday (Jan. 24) morning. DriveBC reported of a vehicle incident on the stretch of Highway 97C at Kane Valle...
Jan 24, 2024 Accident Scene | CFJC Today
Kootenay Highway Patrol hand out 177 tickets for drivers lacking insurance over six weeks
KOOTENAYS - In a news release by the Kootenay RCMP a startling number of drivers were caught driving without insurance. From December 1, 2023, to January 11, 2024, Kootenay Highway Patrol caught 177 d...
Jan 23, 2024 Police Lights | Q 1-0-1 News
KSAR, Avalanche Canada recommending caution as warmer temps bring riskier conditions
KAMLOOPS - A recent cold snap has ended in the Kamloops area and Kamloops Search and Rescue (KSAR) is urging people to be careful in the melting conditions. "Things change real quick when the weather ...
Jan 23, 2024 Adam Donnelly / CFJC Today
BCHL adds five Alberta-based teams, will have four divisions next season.
MERRITT - The British Columbia Hockey League has announced that it has come to terms with five Alberta-based teams to join the league for the 2024-25 season. The teams that have committed to terms inc...
Jan 22, 2024 BCHL logo | BCHL.ca
Warmer weather finally on the horizon for Merritt
MERRITT - It has been a tumultuous couple of weeks for Merrittonians. Many locals struggled to get their cars started during the cold snap that saw temperatures dip into almost minus 40 Celsius with w...
Jan 19, 2024 Merritt B.C. / istockphoto
TNRD to consider flood plan for Highway 8 communities
KAMLOOPS - In the aftermath of the 2021 atmospheric river, which brought devastating floods to the community of Merritt and along Highway 8, the Thompson Nicola Regional District will consider a motio...
Jan 19, 2024 Nicola River along Highway 8 | CFJC Today
Snowfall warning for South Thompson, freezing rain warning for Coquihalla Highway and Fraser Canyon Friday
KAMLOOPS - Mother Nature is performing an encore for Kamloops after a snowy showing on Wednesday. Environment Canada issued a snowfall warning for the South Thompson region Friday (Jan. 19). Around 10...
Jan 19, 2024 Aaron Schulze | CFJC Today
