Lower Nicola Indian Band acquires Tunkwa Lake Resort
The Lower Nicola Indian Band (LNIB) announced that, effective October 14, 2022, it has become the owner of Tunkwa Lake Resort Ltd.
Category: Business
Province introduces small business tax relief
Through new municipal property tax rate flexibility being placed for the 2023 tax year, B.C. Municipalities will have the ability to reduce tax rates for eligible property owners.
Construction underway at New Teck Emergency Department
Teck contributed $2.5 million toward Royal Inland Hospital’s new emergency room, which will feature antimicrobial copper surfaces and equipment to help protect patients and health-care workers
Local skin clinic opens up new accommodation for out of town clients
Having a large part of their clientele be from out of town, The Desert Divas and Dons Medi Spa have decided to open a complimentary accommodation for guests.
BDC hosts 43rd annual Small Business Week
The 43rd annual Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) Small Business Week is taking place this year from October 16 to October 22. The celebration highlights the entrepreneurs and local businesses driving the Canadian economy.
A new streetwear clothing store opens in Merritt
A new clothing store has opened up in Merritt, serving people with good quality streetwear brands which they would have to otherwise order online or drive to either Kamloops or Kelowna to buy.
Valley Carriers completes slash grinding project
Merritt is contributing to the green goals of Canada as local company, Valley Carriers Ltd., have converted wood waste into electricity.
Meat producers react to government funding
The Small Scale Meat Producers Association (SSMPA) is reacting to new funding announced by the Province of BC, with accessibility to the new funds and the program’s administrative costs being their main topics of concern.
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.
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.
