Merritt

• Switching sides: Former NDP MLA joins BC United party

  Harry Lali was first elected in 1991 in the Merritt-area riding of Yale-Lillooet and was re-elected four times before his defeat in 2013.

  Politics

  May 11
  
• Along with hot weather, new wildfires also on the rise in B.C.

  The largest fire in the province is 150 hectares, and is around 90 minutes west of Williams Lake. There’s also a 15-hectare fire near Merritt.

  Canada

  Apr 29
  
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• Shuswap Lake, Merritt area to undergo flood-hazard mapping

  ‘Understanding the risk posed by floods is the first step in helping prevent the damage they can cause.'

  Environment

  Apr 25
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• Merritt, B.C. residents rally following another ER closure

  "Somebody's going to get in a catastrophe situation and we're not going to have any way to help them. It's not just us, it's people travelling on the highway. It's everybody."

  Health

  Apr 9
• Nicola Valley Hospital emergency department closed again Sunday

  Interior Health says anyone who needs care for a life-threatening emergency is urged to call 911 for transport to the nearest available and appropriate facility.

  Health

  Apr 9
• Merritt, B.C. continues to search for hospital closure solutions

  An option to alleviate the staffing shortage has been put forward, but it's one Interior Health may not approve and that has residents extremely worried.

  Health

  Mar 31
• Doctor denied position at Merritt, B.C. emergency room

  Merritt residents say this has become an uphill battle with Interior Health and if a solution is presented, they would at least like it considered.

  Health

  Mar 29
• 19 fires sparked in B.C.’s Southern Interior since start of March

  As of Tuesday afternoon, B.C.'s Southern Interior had seen 19 fires sparked since March got underway, according to the BC Wildfire Service. 

  Fire

  Mar 29
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• Family of Miguel Mack, missing Merritt, B.C. man, maintain hope during search

  Miguel Mack was last seen Feb. 27 in Merritt, B.C. His family members have been leading daily searches and are not giving up hope. 

  Crime

  Mar 24
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• Major crimes unit probes ‘suspicious’ disappearance of 24-year-old Merritt, B.C. man

  Miguel Mack has been missing since Feb. 27, 2023. His disappearance is now being investigated as suspicious and involves criminality, according to the RCMP.

  Crime

  Mar 23