Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
Canadian veterans to receive free admission to Parks Canada sites
KAMLOOPS - Following a suggestion made by then Shadow-Minister for Veteran Affairs MP Frank Caputo, Canadian veterans and active service members will now receive free admission to Park Canada sites. "...
Dec 27, 2023 Zach Amin / BC Lake
Cents Sign Goaltender Dylan Adams
The Merritt Centennials are pleased to announce the signing of 17-year-old goaltender Dylan Adams from Kelowna, BC. Standing 6'1 and 170 pounds, Adams is soon to turn eighteen with an upcoming birthda...
Dec 27, 2023 Dylan Adams | Cents.ca
City of Merritt to hold by-election in April 2024 to fill vacant council seat
MERRITT, B.C. - Merritt's mayor and council have decided to set a tentative date for a by-election in the new year. Council is aiming to fill one seat, which was left vacant after the passing of Counc...
Dec 27, 2023 Dylana Kneeshaw | CFJC Today
No charges laid after last year's Okanagan Connector Christmas Eve crash killed 4 people
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Last year's Holidays saw a tragic crash not far from Merritt as conditions were less than ideal for drivers trying to see loved ones over the holidays. It's a situation that still h...
Dec 21, 2023 (File photo/Drive BC)
ICBC urges drivers to use caution over the holidays as crashes peak in December
BRITISH COLUMBIA - In a news release sent out by ICBC, drivers are encouraged to use caution while out on the roads. December sees more crashes than any other month in B.C. Over the Christmas holidays...
Dec 21, 2023 Winter Roads | DriveBC
Missing Penticton man Egzon Emini found
PENTICTON - The 30-year-old man reported missing from Penticton on December 18th, 2023 has been located safe. The RCMP thanks the media and public for their assistance.
Dec 21, 2023 Egzon Emini | Penticton RCMP
Mid Season Report: Merritt Centennials on pace for highest win total in five years.
MERRITT - Brian Passmore joined the Centennials as head coach as a man on a mission. After a complete overhaul of the roster the results speak for themself. While a 7th place position doesn't stand ou...
Dec 20, 2023 Cents win home opener | Joey Jones Photography
Preparations underway for Cache Creek Crossing Restoration Project
CACHE CREEK, B.C. - Work is scheduled to begin in early 2024 for the Cache Creek Crossing Restoration Project, a few metres north of the intersection of Highway 97 and Highway 1. The $5.4 million proj...
Dec 20, 2023 Image Credit: Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
Speed changes only part of what's needed for North Thompson highway safety: Barriere mayor
BARRIERE, B.C. - Last week, (Dec. 14) the B.C. government announced new penalties to deter trucks from hitting overpasses. As part of that announcement, heavy commercial vehicles will need to have the...
Dec 20, 2023 A new speed limit is in place near the Fishtrap Rest Stop along Highway 5N outside of Barriere. (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds / CFJC Today)
New Study finds British Columbia ranked as one of the "Top Terminators" of Jobs
BRITISH COLUMBIA -According to a study of 30,595 small businesses across Canada, B.C stood out as one of Canada's Top 'Terminators' of jobs over the past three years. Despite grocery store inflation a...
Dec 19, 2023 Help Wanted | CFJC Today
