Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
"Plan your heart attack accordingly," Closure at the Nicola Valley Hospital pushes Merrittonians to their limit.
MERRITT - It's a been broken record for Merrittonians. Because of limited staffing another temporary closure for the Nicola Valley Hospital emergency was announced. All other inpatient services will c...
Feb 12, 2024 Nicola Valley Hospital / Pattison Media
Game Day Preview (for Friday, February 9th) Merritt Centennials (14-20-3-1) @ Trail Smoke Eaters (18-14-6-0)
Merritt Centennials - (14-20-3-1) The Centennials were firing on all cylinders at the NVMA. They crushed the Victoria Grizzlies 6-3 then followed up with a drubbing of tonight's opponent the Trail Smo...
Feb 08, 2024
Merritt Centennials bolster center depth with addition of Jimmy Lyver
MERRITT - Wheelin' and Dealin' Centennials Head Coach Brian Passmore isn't done yet. The Cents have bolstered their center depth with the addition of another young player that will help build towards ...
Feb 08, 2024 trade | cents.ca
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)
