The 2023 B.C. budget has been released, and government said it focuses on creating affordable housing, growing a clean economy, providing health and mental-health care, and creating opportunities—especially for those most affected by global inflation—to access help with costs.
Two weeks after their first demonstration and no new cutting permits later, Aspen Planers employees and local forestry contractors gathered once again today to deliver their message to the Ministry of Forest: “free the permits!”
The Circle of Sisters+ women’s conference is a three day event taking place in NVIT, on March 3-5.
Tax incentive consultancy Catax reveals that the Merritt based SEI logistics secured $39,463 in tax credits after developing a portable solar panel that can be used in remote and harsh environments.
The Herald reached out to the Ministry of Forests to ask about the permitting process and support for forestry workers.
As the Nicola Valley says goodbye to 2022 and welcomes a new year with open arms, Merrittonians are setting their sights on a year of community and giving back.
Teck Resources, the parent company of local economic powerhouse Highland Valley Copper Mine, has released its annual Economic Contribution Report.
Following the approval of the Mount Mabel Wind Projects, wind energy development company MKI, continues to collect data and further develop their alternative energy project.
Aspen Planers has temporarily shut down their Merritt operations, closing two work sites in the Nicola Valley due to a lack of steady log supply.
The market donated the fees from its most recent event to the Nicola Valley Health Care Auxiliary Thrift Shop. The amount will now be added to help the local healthcare services in the community.
The Lower Nicola Indian Band (LNIB) announced that, effective October 14, 2022, it has become the owner of Tunkwa Lake Resort Ltd.
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.
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
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.
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 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.
Merritt is contributing to the green goals of Canada as local company, Valley Carriers Ltd., have converted wood waste into electricity.
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.
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.
The City of Merritt is partnering with Community Resiliency Investment Program to launch a FireSmart rebate program.
