BC pollinators receive new funding from the Province
The Province of BC looks to support local honey producers, bees and keepers alike, by announcing a new round of funding through their Bee BC program, supporting BC’s hard working pollinators.
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Merritt launches FireSmart rebate program
The City of Merritt is partnering with Community Resiliency Investment Program to launch a FireSmart rebate program.
Nicola Family Therapy adds free men’s mental health service
With over $40,000 raised towards their free men’s mental health initiative from local athlete Darius Sam’s 100km ultramarathon awareness run and a donation from the Nicola Valley Health Care Auxiliary, Nicola Family Therapy looks to fill a gap in service they have identified.
Gateway 286 receives $1 million in provincial funding
The Province awarded a $1 million rural development grant to the Scw’exmx Tribal Council for the Gateway 286 project.
Rain can’t stop the 2022 Farmers’ Market
The weather did not stop the first weekend of the 2022 Nicola Valley Farmers’ Market. On Saturday, May 7, 10 vendors were present at the Bailie House parking lot to serve the community with local products ranging from baked goods to skincare.
Nurse pours ‘Heart and Sole’ to open new footcare centre
Shella Broman is taking on a new journey, opening her own footcare centre here in Merritt, continuing her passion while serving the community where she resides.
Plans for new NVIT campus move forward
Plans are moving forward for a new Indigenous centre that will move the current NVIT Burnaby campus.
The job of a consulting process engineer
A Logan Lake man is one of very few in the world designing highly complicated mining circuits and similar equipment, and hopes to highlight the importance of the industry’s very direct impact on our lives.
Province and Small Scale Meat address Avian Flu spread on poultry
The BC Ministry of Agriculture & Food has issued a general order under the Animal Health Act stating all live poultry in commercial operations must be maintained indoors until May 13, placing some small-scale producers in limbo.
Infracon uses education to be 12 years incident free
Infracon, formerly known as LNB Construction, is keeping worker safety top of mind, and looks to highlight the importance of education and awareness around the topic.
Quilchena Avenue Street Market is back
Merrittonians taking a Saturday stroll this summer will be able to visit the Merritt & District Chamber of Commerce’s Quilchena Avenue Street Market, returning after a brief pandemic caused hiatus.
Highland Valley Copper receives prestigious award
Highland Valley Copper (HVC) is the first copper mine in Canada to be awarded the Copper Mark, an assurance framework to promote responsible practices and demonstrate the copper industry’s contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Local author writes book on Kettle Valley Railway
Barrie Sanford, a long time resident of Brookmere, avid historian, and prolific author, has recently released his seventh book, ‘Tales of the KVR, The Kettle Valley Railway Remembered’, a topic that could be considered his life’s work.
Merritt to host Canadian Bluemoon Elvis Festival
The Canadian Bluemoon Elvis Festival will be held in Merritt for the first time this summer, from July 15 to 17 at the Nicola Valley Rodeo Grounds at 499 Lindley Creek Rd.
BC Liquor and BC Cannabis Stores customers donates more than $530,000 to Ukraine
BC Liquor (BCL) and BC Cannabis Stores (BCCS) customers have donated a combined total of $538,074 to Canadian Red Cross for their Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal.
Family daycare moves downtown
After more than twelve years on the NVIT campus, Helew’u’ Child Care Society has moved into their new location on the corner of Blair St. and Nicola Ave.
Unity Cannabis to bring Indigenous-owned, direct from farm product
Unity Cannabis first opened its doors in mid-November, 2021. The ribbon-cutting ceremony included a drumming ceremony, with participation from Upper Nicola Band Chief Harvey McLeod.
Miss Vicki’s Petals and Plants on the move
Earlier this month all remaining stock, merchandise, and equipment, including coolers, were packed up and driven, or rolled down the sidewalks, to the new location.
Lytton Chamber pens letter to PM Trudeau
Residents and members of Lytton’s Chamber of Commerce were disheartened to hear Trudeau refer to their community in the past tense at COP26.
Kekuli owner named Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Elijah Mack, owner of the Kekuli Café Merritt and the soon to open Kamloops location of the popular Indigenous eatery, has been awarded the Young Entrepreneur of the Year by Indigenous Business Awards.
