Merritt News
Regional district to consider supporting truck traffic ban on Highway 5A
The Thompson-Nicola Regional District board will decide in mid-January whether to support a call for…

$10,000 donation made in support of Ty Pozzobon Foundation
Shell Rotella launched a charitable initiative this year known as the ‘Rugged Ride for Charity’.…

Merritt’s Christmas Elf spreading hidden holiday cheer
A secret Christmas elf is helping people get into the Christmas spirit by hiding 25…

‘Indian Road Trip’ filmed around Kamloops, Merritt now available for streaming
An Indigenous comedy filmed around the Thompson and Nicola regions is now available for streaming…

Merritt family donates $200K to RIH patient care tower
The Royal Inland Hospital Foundation got a generous early Christmas gift from a family in…

Man dead following gunfire incident outside Merritt RCMP detachment
A man is dead following an incident involving RCMP in Merritt and the Independent Investigations…
Merritt’s Darius Sam returning to complete second race for charity
The Merritt man has laced up his shoes for another 100-mile race, once again in…

‘Inadequate’ tires may have contributed to fatal crash on Okanagan Connector: RCMP
Police are seeking information from anyone who may have witnessed a fatal single-vehicle crash on…

Merritt man in custody after ‘high risk arrest’ for pulling a weapon
A 33-year-old Merritt man is now in custody after what RCMP describe as a "high…
Merritt meal delivery service under fire for not consulting with restaurants
A Merritt restaurant owner is asking the public to avoid ordering from an online delivery…
Interior Health investigating outbreak of COVID-19 cases at Merritt Tim Hortons
A Tim Hortons in Merritt has closed down as Interior Health is investigating a COVID-19…

RCMP investigating Merritt shooting as a homicide
The RCMP is investigating a homicide after a Merritt man was allegedly shot last night…

Merritt retirement home bus recovered, suspect still at large
A bus stolen from a Merritt retirement home yesterday has been found, but the suspect…

UPDATE: Seniors bus stolen from Merritt after man steals keys from lobby
A Merritt seniors' residence bus was stolen overnight after a man broke into the building…

START YOUR ENGINES: Clearwater race track reopening for the first time in 15 years
The Clearwater Speedway will soon see some action again for the first time in 15…