Construction to cause traffic delays on Highway 1
Due to the need for more complex construction work on Highway 1 between Golden and Castle Junction, a full closure of this stretch will be done from noon on Sept. 26, 2022, until 6 a.m. on Dec. 1.
Category: Development
Council pushes back cemetery expansion
Merritt City Council voted unanimously to push back phase two of the City’s cemetery expansion plan at its August 23rd regular meeting, a decision which will see the project next addressed by a newly elected council.
‘Tent City’ taken down on Quilchena Avenue
Within a matter of weeks, residents of downtown Merritt’s new ‘tent city’ were cleared out, with ‘No Trespassing’ signs now adorning the entrance to the former encampment.
Merritt man whose murder conviction reviewed by Justice Department moving to Kamloops
A Merritt man who spent 26 years in prison for a murder conviction that was reviewed by federal Justice Department will be allowed to move to the Kamloops area, a B.C. Supreme court judge has ruled.
‘Tent City’ sets up in Merritt’s downtown core
A new ‘tent city’ has surfaced in downtown Merritt, just three months after City Council approved the use of tents overnight in N’Kwala Park by those facing homelessness.
Central Elementary School reopens campus
After nearly a year of repairing its flood-damaged campus, Merritt Central Elementary School (CES) will finally reopen its doors for teachers, students and staff in September.
Quilchena Avenue rezoning
Merrittonians came out in force to Tuesday night’s council meeting, sharing their thoughts with the Mayor and Council on a possible rezoning.
Merritt Fire & Rescue responds to blaze at local restaurant
A fire broke out at a business in the downtown core on the morning of August 24, with flames visible from the back of the UK Spice Cuisine restaurant on Quilchena Avenue.
Flash flood sets back recovering residents
The City of Merritt has once again faced a rare weather occurrence, setting residents back from recovering while they are still dealing with the impacts of last year’s atmospheric river event.
Merritt’s wastewater system back to full operation
Nearly eight months after it was destroyed by flood waters, causing the entire City of Merritt to be evacuated, the public works department opened the valves to its new Rapid Infiltration Basin.
Nicola Valley Arts Council beautifies Merritt
The Nicola Valley Arts Council (NVAC) is moving ahead with their new mural and beautification project, having received the green light from Merritt City Council at its July 19 regular meeting.
Nexii to build first homes in Lytton
Nexii Building Solutions, a climate-friendly construction company, announced it will rebuild the first two homes in the Lytton fire zone in collaboration with the Village of Lytton and Lytton First Nation.
City to investigate installation of crosswalks
Councillor Melvina White put forward her notice of motion to have staff investigate the possibility of more pedestrian crosswalks at the June 28 Regular Meeting of council.
Lower Nicola Indian Band performs wildfire mitigation
Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) awarded close to $250,000 in funding to the Lower Nicola Indian Band (LNIB) for the removal of wildfire risks.
BC Wildfire Service responding to fire near Lytton
The B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) continues to respond to a new wildfire near the Village of Lytton, a community which was almost entirely destroyed by wildfire last summer.
Upper Nicola Band assists in the update of foreshore program
Councillor Brian Holmes of the Upper Nicola Band (UNB), sustainability scholars from the University of British Columbia, and representatives of Living Lakes Canada recently gathered at Nicola Lake to discuss culturally and archaeologically significant areas of the lake’s foreshore, and perform a mock survey of the lake.
Province awards Lytton new funding
The provincial government recently announced new funding, totalling $21 million, and said the money will support the Village of Lytton’s recovery plan and further rebuilding efforts in the community
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.
Province pauses plans for Royal British Columbia Museum
The Province is halting plans announced last month to rebuild the Royal British Columbia Museum (RBCM).
Highway 1 repairs update
BC has awarded KEA5 the contract for development and early construction work which begins the process of permanently restoring the flood-damaged sections of Highway 5 and Highway 1.
