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Merritt issues non-essential water ban due to failure at pump station
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Merritt issues non-essential water ban due to failure at pump station
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Merritt issues non-essential water ban due to failure at pump station
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Bylaw amendment for outdoor cold plunge pools and saunas to be made in Vancouver
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Vancouver airport food worker launch 1-day strike
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Merritt issues non-essential water ban due to failure at pump station
Description
July 9, 2024
Another blow today for the city of Merritt, and it couldn't come at a worse time. The city is urging residents to cease all non-essential water use immediately due to a failure of the main water pump station. That includes lawn watering and outdoor washing.
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Merritt issues non-essential water ban due to failure at pump station00:41 | July 9, 2024
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Campfire ban in effect in B.C. as wildfire season begins to ramp up01:50 | July 12, 2024
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2 B.C. sailors found dead in Nova Scotia00:58 | July 12, 2024
-
Abbotsford police are investigating possible targeted shooting00:43 | July 11, 2024
-
4 family members killed in 3-vehichle crash near Keremeos, B.C.00:25 | July 11, 2024
-
Unwelcome prediction for B.C. wildfire season at provincial update01:18 | July 11, 2024
-
Cyclist hit in East Vancouver, police seek dashcam footage00:29 | July 10, 2024
-
Family of 3 killed in head-on crash with tractor trailer in Agassiz00:49 | July 10, 2024
-
Concerns B.C. heat wave causing wildfire danger to spike01:47 | July 10, 2024
-
Heat wave expect to break in parts of B.C.01:50 | July 9, 2024
-
SFU medical school receives more support from B.C. government02:23 | July 9, 2024
-
Pro-Palestinian encampment occupying UBC has been dismantled00:30 | July 8, 2024
-
Local program helps empower young Black girls01:49 | July 8, 2024
-
Former B.C. politician Bob Williams dead at 9101:58 | July 8, 2024
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Homicide investigators looking into suspicious death in Hope, B.C.00:23 | July 8, 2024
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Police investigate shooting in Surrey Home Depot parking lot00:47 | July 5, 2024
-
IHIT release person of interest video involved in Maple Ridge shooting00:39 | July 5, 2024
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High-profile ministers Rob Fleming, Harry Bains not running for re-election02:45 | July 4, 2024
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Vancouver police ask for help identifying 2 men with possible West End sudden death info01:04 | July 4, 2024
-
Tech Talk: Bionic breakthrough & YouTube expands privacy protection02:10 | July 3, 2024
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Arson suspect who lit pants on fire wanted by police00:42 | July 3, 2024
-
Warning to be prepared as hot weather arrives in Metro Vancouver01:46 | July 3, 2024
-
Pilot dead, 2 injured in helicopter crash south of Invermere, B.C.00:32 | July 3, 2024
-
WestJet strike still impacting travellers at Vancouver airport02:12 | July 2, 2024
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B.C. police sergeant arrives in Halifax after cycling across Canada raising cancer funds01:12 | June 28, 2024
-
Deer gives birth to 3 fawns in B.C. backyard sandbox01:00 | June 28, 2024
-
Summer travel season kicks-off in B.C.01:55 | June 28, 2024
-
Bylaw amendment for outdoor cold plunge pools and saunas to be made in Vancouver00:59 | June 27, 2024
-
Vancouver airport food worker launch 1-day strike00:59 | June 27, 2024
-
TransLink unveils $90M cost-cutting plan01:32 | June 27, 2024
-
Tense moments in council after $80K boost to Vancouver mayor’s budget approved01:21 | June 26, 2024
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Merritt issues non-essential water ban due to failure at pump station00:41 | July 9, 2024
-
Campfire ban in effect in B.C. as wildfire season begins to ramp up01:50 | July 12, 2024
-
2 B.C. sailors found dead in Nova Scotia00:58 | July 12, 2024
-
Abbotsford police are investigating possible targeted shooting00:43 | July 11, 2024
-
4 family members killed in 3-vehichle crash near Keremeos, B.C.00:25 | July 11, 2024
-
Unwelcome prediction for B.C. wildfire season at provincial update01:18 | July 11, 2024
-
Cyclist hit in East Vancouver, police seek dashcam footage00:29 | July 10, 2024
-
Family of 3 killed in head-on crash with tractor trailer in Agassiz00:49 | July 10, 2024
-
Concerns B.C. heat wave causing wildfire danger to spike01:47 | July 10, 2024
-
Heat wave expect to break in parts of B.C.01:50 | July 9, 2024
-
SFU medical school receives more support from B.C. government02:23 | July 9, 2024
-
Pro-Palestinian encampment occupying UBC has been dismantled00:30 | July 8, 2024
-
Local program helps empower young Black girls01:49 | July 8, 2024
-
Former B.C. politician Bob Williams dead at 9101:58 | July 8, 2024
-
Homicide investigators looking into suspicious death in Hope, B.C.00:23 | July 8, 2024
-
Police investigate shooting in Surrey Home Depot parking lot00:47 | July 5, 2024
-
IHIT release person of interest video involved in Maple Ridge shooting00:39 | July 5, 2024
-
High-profile ministers Rob Fleming, Harry Bains not running for re-election02:45 | July 4, 2024
-
Vancouver police ask for help identifying 2 men with possible West End sudden death info01:04 | July 4, 2024
-
Tech Talk: Bionic breakthrough & YouTube expands privacy protection02:10 | July 3, 2024
-
Arson suspect who lit pants on fire wanted by police00:42 | July 3, 2024
-
Warning to be prepared as hot weather arrives in Metro Vancouver01:46 | July 3, 2024
-
Pilot dead, 2 injured in helicopter crash south of Invermere, B.C.00:32 | July 3, 2024
-
WestJet strike still impacting travellers at Vancouver airport02:12 | July 2, 2024
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B.C. police sergeant arrives in Halifax after cycling across Canada raising cancer funds01:12 | June 28, 2024
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Deer gives birth to 3 fawns in B.C. backyard sandbox01:00 | June 28, 2024
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Summer travel season kicks-off in B.C.01:55 | June 28, 2024
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Bylaw amendment for outdoor cold plunge pools and saunas to be made in Vancouver00:59 | June 27, 2024
-
Vancouver airport food worker launch 1-day strike00:59 | June 27, 2024
-
TransLink unveils $90M cost-cutting plan01:32 | June 27, 2024
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Tense moments in council after $80K boost to Vancouver mayor’s budget approved01:21 | June 26, 2024
Merritt issues non-essential water ban due to failure at pump station
Description
July 9, 2024
Another blow today for the city of Merritt, and it couldn't come at a worse time. The city is urging residents to cease all non-essential water use immediately due to a failure of the main water pump station. That includes lawn watering and outdoor washing.
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