HEALTHY CONVERSATIONS: A warm hug for your taste buds
— by Bonnie Dixon Soup is the unsung hero of the kitchen, it is one of the healthiest...
Category: Lifestyles
Bass Coast fights Merritt hunger with music
The season of giving continues on for Bass Coast enthusiasts, thanks to the release of the seventh edition of ’12 Days of Bass Coast’.
Cookie funds bringing smiles to Merritt children
This year’s local Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign brought in $1,254 for Merritt Youth and Family...
A successful year for Merritt local art projects
By Kerstin Auer Earlier this year I wrote a column about creativity being a superpower, and in my...
Merritt businesses team up to fill holiday stomachs
Merrittonians are keeping the holiday spirits alive as Mario’s Towing and the Nicola Valley Food...
Merritt’s Bench Elementary unveils new playground
Christmas came early for the students of Bench Elementary, with a brand new playground on site for kids to be kids.
A helping hand for the holidays from Merritt Fire Department
Dave Dunnigan, local Merritt resident, received quite the help early on the morning of Nov. 23, as the Merritt Fire Department stopped by his place to help him with his Christmas decoration.
Find the perfect gift at Merritt’s Winter Artisan Show
As the holiday season approaches, residents who are looking for gifts might consider looking locally first.
HEALTHY CONVERSATIONS: Vitamin D crucial through the winter
By Bonnie Dixon Today let’s talk about the “happy vitamin”, vitamin D. Did you know that vitamin D...
New housing in Lower Nicola an opportunity to ‘come back home’
The federal government has announced the completion of a new 14-unit affordable housing building...
Quebec City trip planned for Merritt French immersion students
Merritt’s French immersion program students might be heading out east next spring. At the latest...
Strumming and cutting to a music legacy in Lower Nicola
In the heart of Lower Nicola, a talented woodworker is striking harmonious chords by building unique guitars as a passion project.
Resident feedback wanted to help improve Merritt transit
BC Transit is taking a significant step towards improving its services by launching a local survey...
Pop, folk and more at Merritt Mr. Mikes performance
Local music enthusiasts and food lovers are in for a treat as Jana Seale takes the stage in...
City of Merritt adds new machines to battle winter weather
The City of Merritt has purchased another multi-use sidewalk machine and a salt brine maker in preparation for winter weather.
New EV charging station added in Merritt
A new EV charger has opened across from the Baillie House in Merritt, which can add 100 km of driving to a vehicle in 10 minutes.
City of Merritt gets $2M to build dike along Coldwater River
The City of Merritt is receiving $2,000,000 to help fund a 200-metre dike along the Coldwater River near Claybanks RV Park.
Hats, coats, chili and more for those in need in Merritt
Merritt’s Interior Community Services staff was out in full force on Oct. 27 handing out warm winter gear and a hot meal.
Public input wanted to extend life of Highland Valley mine near Logan Lake
Public opinion is wanted in a decision to extend the life of the Highland Valley Copper mine near Logan Lake for another 18 years.
Fires, festival cancellation factor into decrease in Merritt tourism
The Baillie House saw a drop of about 28 per cent in visitors in the 2023 summer season compared to 2022.
