Merritt AI centre set to go live - Merritt Herald Almost one year in the making, Bell Canada’s new AI data centre is opening in the next few weeks in Merritt. The facility was first announced in May 2025, when the telecom giant announced it is…

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Merritt city council votes down motion for fourth retail cannabis store - Merritt Herald By Tyler Reis-Sanford City council voted unanimously against approving One Plant Cannabis, a retail cannabis store proposing to open up shop within the Railyard Mall plaza. The proposed location at…

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Thousands without power as high wind warnings posted throughout B.C. | CBC News Thousands of B.C. Hydro customers are without power on Tuesday evening as weather forecasters warn of high winds throughout the province.

BRITISH COLUMBIA: “Thousands without power as high wind warnings posted throughout B.C.” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC British Columbia

#100MileHouse #BCHwy3 #BCNews #BCStorm #Chilcotin #CityofPG #CoquihallaHighway #FraserValley #Kamloops #MerrittBC #Okanagan #PeaceRegion #VancouverIsland

New cannabis shop in Merritt going to public hearing this week - Merritt Herald A proposal for a fourth cannabis shop in Merritt will be heading to public hearing. One Plant Corp. first presented their proposal to city council at its regular meeting on Feb. 24, having applied to…

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Merritt is gearing up for wildfire season, mayor says Another year, another wildfire season, and some B.C. communities are looking to get a head start before any major blazes.

ICYMI: “Merritt is gearing up for wildfire season, mayor says” vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/03/20/m... - @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social

#BCPoli #BCWildfire #MerrittBC #Wildfires

Merritt cat shelter approved - Merritt Herald By Tyler Reis-Sanford Merritt City Council has unanimously voted to approve a temporary use permit to construct a cat boarding shelter at 1326 Voght Street. The shelter was proposed by Melanie…

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Two prescribed burns planned for areas along Highway 8 - The Ashcroft-Cache Creek Journal BC Wildfire Service carrying out burns with Nooaitch and Shackan Indian Bands

“The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) will be supporting the Nooaitch and Shackan Indian Bands in conducting two prescribed burns.” ashcroftcachecreekjournal.com/2026/03/19/t... - The Ashcroft-Cache Creek Journal

#BCHwy8 #BCWildfire #Indigenous #MerrittBC #PrescribedBurning #Wildfires

Cultural burn sparks south of Merritt MERRITT - The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is supporting the Coldwater Indian Band on Thursday (March 19) in a c...

“MERRITT — The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is supporting the Coldwater Indian Band on Thursday (March 19) in a cultural burn south of Merritt.” cfjctoday.com/2026/03/19/c... - @cfjctoday.bsky.social

#BCWildfire #ColdwaterIndianBand #CulturalBurning #Indigenous #MerrittBC

Heavy rain warning issued for southern B.C. highways The national weather agency warned that the conditions may lead to rapid rises in waterways and localized flooding. Water pooling on roads, washouts and hazardous driving conditions are also possible,

“The warning covers the Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt, Highway 3 from Hope to Princeton via Allison Pass, as well as the Fraser Canyon south of Boston Bar and the Manning–Skagit Valley area.” www.castanet.net/news/BC/6045... - @castanet.net

#BCHwy5 #BCStorm #HopeBC #MerrittBC #PrincetonBC

Winter storm warning in effect for Okanagan Connector and Highway 3 UPDATE (12:00 p.m.): A wind warning is also in effect for the Fraser Canyon and Nicola regions, along with the...

“A wind warning is also in effect for the Fraser Canyon and Nicola regions, along with the Coquihalla Highway from Kamloops to Merritt. Environment Canada is forecasting wind gusts of up to 90 km/h.”
cfjctoday.com/2026/03/11/w... - @cfjctoday.bsky.social

#FraserCanyon #Kamloops #MerrittBC

Winter storm watch issued for Coquihalla, Hwy 3, Okanagan Connector A snowfall warning has been issued for the Coquihalla Highway, where up to 30 centimetres of snow could fall between Tuesday and Wednesday.

“Winter storm watch issued for Coquihalla, Hwy 3, Okanagan Connector” www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloop... - @castanetkamloops.net

#BCHwy3 #BCHwy5 #BCHwy97C #CoquihallaHwy #Cranbrook #Fernie #HopeBC #Kamloops #Keremeos #MerrittBC #OkanaganConnector #Okanagan #Osoyoos #Peachland #PrincetonBC

A sister city for Merritt? Proposal made to council - Merritt Herald Though the concept of a ‘Sister City’ may be more of a symbolic gesture of international relations than a practical one, it brings a unique opportunity to share culture and tradition across the…

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Shackan Indian Band and BC Wildfire Service planning 30-hectare prescribed burn southeast of Spences Bridge MERRITT, B.C. - A 30-hectare prescribed burn along Highway 8 between Merritt and Spences Bridge could begin as...

“Shackan Indian Band and BC Wildfire Service planning 30-hectare prescribed burn southeast of Spences Bridge” cfjctoday.com/2026/03/03/s... - @cfjctoday.bsky.social

#BCHwy8 #BCWildfire #Indigenous #MerrittBC #RxBurn #ShackanIndianBand #SpencesBridge

City of Merritt producing documentary series on 2021 flooding, recovery efforts The City of Merritt has partnered with a Kamloops film company to shoot a documentary series capturing the story of the 2021 flood.

#MerrittBC - City of Merritt producing documentary series on 2021 flooding, recovery efforts www.castanet.net/news/Kamloop...

Water meter deadline approaching for Merritt residents - Merritt Herald Years in the making, now is the time to set up your appointment for a free water meter installation while you still can. Merritt residents have until March 20 to take advantage of the installation at…

#MerrittBC - Water meter deadline approaching for Merritt residents www.merrittherald.com/water-meter-...

National report spotlights City of Merritt's plan to remove homes from floodplain The City of Merritt’s STUWI(x) Naturalization Project is earning national recognition, featured in a report by the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction.

#MerrittBC - National report spotlights City of Merritt's plan to remove homes from floodplain www.castanet.net/news/Kamloop...

Former leased Merritt city hall space repurposed - Merritt Herald Previously rented-out space in the Merritt city hall building is getting a new lease on life as municipal offices. The section of the building previous occupied by Nicola  Family Therapy was put…

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#MerrittBC - Nothing to show from drug decriminalization project, says Merritt mayor www.merrittherald.com/nothing-to-s...

‘Take a gamble’: Merritt mayor asking for delay on potential school closure with the hopes of growth MERRITT, B.C. - School District 58 is currently working through the extensive consultation process as it looks...

#MerrittBC - ‘Take a gamble’: Merritt mayor asking for delay on potential school closure with the hopes of growth cfjctoday.com/2026/01/23/t...

City of Merritt renewing push for federal flood assistance funding MERRITT, B.C. - It has been more than four years since devastating floods forced the evacuation of Merritt, as...

#MerrittBC - City of Merritt renewing push for federal flood assistance funding cfjctoday.com/2026/01/21/c...

Blown tires, damaged vehicles reported as massive potholes riddle Coquihalla Highway | Globalnews.ca 'There was nothing indicating that there were potholes there. I hit it hard, it went flat and I had to call 911,' he said.

BRITISH COLUMBIA: “Drivers travelling the Coquihalla Highway say massive potholes are causing costly damage, leaving some motorists stranded and frustrated.” globalnews.ca/news/1161742... - Global News

#BCHwy5 #BCNews #CoquihallaHighway cc: #HopeBC #Kamloops #MerrittBC

More than 20 dogs removed from Merritt property as rescuer criticizes city officials | Globalnews.ca "Apparently, neighbours had been calling bylaw saying something is not right over there," Judanna Dawn with Angel's Animal Rescue told Global News.

#MerrittBC - More than 20 dogs removed from Merritt property as rescuer criticizes city officials globalnews.ca/news/1161405...

Mayor Goetz focused on bringing business to Merritt in 2026 - Merritt Herald Harit Joshi/Contributed   Merritt Mayor Mike Goetz spoke with the Herald on infrastructure, development, and other issues facing Merritt in 2026. What can the people of Merritt expect in 2026? We…

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So Im guessing the highway between #MerrittBC & #Kamloops will probably be the shits by morning?? #Coquihalla I have family that's supposed to come for Boxing Day but if the roads are crap I don't want her to risk it. Im wondering about Salmon Arm to Kamloops too?? Not optimistic at all 😔

Vehicle incident halts traffic on Coquihalla Highway north of Merritt MERRITT, B.C. - Drivers heading from Merritt to Kamloops are being asked to travel on Highway 5A for the time ...

“A snowfall warning is in effect for the Coquihalla Highway from Kamloops to Merritt as Environment Canada is forecasting 10 to 15 centimetres for the stretch of Highway 5 Wednesday.” cfjctoday.com/2025/12/24/v... - @cfjctoday.bsky.social

#BCHwy5 #CoquihallaHighway #Kamloops #MerrittBC

Vehicle incident halts traffic on Coquihalla Highway north of Merritt MERRITT, B.C. - Drivers heading from Merritt to Kamloops are being asked to travel on Highway 5A for the time ...

“MERRITT, B.C. — Drivers heading from Merritt to Kamloops are being asked to travel on Highway 5A for the time being.” cfjctoday.com/2025/12/24/v... - @cfjctoday.bsky.social

#BCHwy5 #BCHwy5A #CoquihallaHighway #Kamloops #MerrittBC

Expansion eyed for Merritt's Fairley Park - Merritt Herald The City of Merritt is looking to expand one if its most used parks for families with toddlers. The revitalization of Fairley Park at the corner of Quilchena Avenue and Cleasby Street is one of three…

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Coquihalla Highway fully reopened following lengthy closure The Coquihalla Highway has been closed all night between Merritt and Hope after multiple vehicles crashed on the snow-covered highway.

“UPDATE: 1:10 p.m.

The Coquihalla Highway is now fully reopened following a lengthy closure that lasted roughly 15 hours.” www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloop... - @castanetkamloops.net

#BCHwy5 #CoquihallaHighway #HopeBC #Kamloops #MerrittBC

Multiple vehicle crashes close Coquihalla Highway in both directions | CBC News The Coquihalla Highway (Highway 5) is closed between Hope and Merritt, B.C., Tuesday morning due to multiple vehicle crashes. Drivers are told to detour through Highway 1.

“The Coquihalla Highway (Highway 5) is closed between Hope and Merritt, B.C., Tuesday due to multiple vehicle crashes.” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC British Columbia

#BCHwy5 #CoquihallaHighway #HopeBC #MerrittBC cc: #Kamloops

Highway 3 at Highway 3/5 junction, looking east.

Highway 5 at the northbound Portia Chain Up, looking north.

Highway 5 near Box Canyon Chain Up, looking north.

High Elevation Weather advisory issued YELLOW WARNING - SNOWFALL Hope to Merritt Coquihalla Highway Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 4:00 PM PST Updates: https://www.drivebc.ca/

⛔️UPDATE #BCHwy5 #Coquihalla remains closed in both directions due to multiple vehicle incidents. Multiple webcam views from multiple locations attached: drivebc.ca/cameras Next update for 12:15 AM Tues 23 Dec 2025. #HopeBC #MerrittBC - Drive BC

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