Possible snow for Okanagan Connector tonight
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Okanagan Connector from Merritt...
Category: Environment
Study finds clear-cut logging connected to extreme flooding
According to new research by University of British Columbia, clear-cut logging practices are...
B.C. government aware of significant dike problems before 2021 flood, report says
A new report claims the City of Merritt and officials with the British Columbia government were...
Province offers Disaster Financial Assistance to wildfire-affected communities
Local governments and First Nations that have been affected by wildfires this season are eligible to request Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA).
Wildfire related travel ban lifted for most southern Interior communities
A travel ban to hotels and campgrounds in some wildfire affected southern Interior was lifted at midnight, according to B.C.’s Minister of Emergency Management.
Smoky skies bulletin issued for multiple regions in B.C., including Merritt
A smoky skies bulletin has been issues for the Nicola area, including Merritt and the surrounding area, for the next 24 to 48 hours.
BC SPCA ramping up staff levels in wildfire affected regions, offering supports to animal owners
As wildfires rage in multiple parts of B.C.’s interior region, an animal care organization is working to quickly assist and relocate affected pets and livestock.
B.C. government rescinds travel ban in parts of province
UPDATE, AUG. 23, 7:39 A.M. — The travel ban to hotels and campgrounds in some wildfire...
B.C. government and Merritt announce assistance to wildfire evacuees
On Sunday (August 20), the provincial government announced in a press release the assistance to...
City increases watering restrictions to Level 5 effective immediately
The City of Merritt has increased water restrictions to Level 5, effective immediately, amid severe heat and drought conditions.
Environment Canada issues smoky skies bulletin for Merritt area
Environment Canada has issued a smoky skies bulletin for the Nicola area, including Merritt and the surrounding area, for the next 24 to 48 hours.
Orienteering event coming to Lundbom Lake
Grab your compass and join in on this outdoor adventure at Lundbom Lake. The Greater Vancouver...
High temperatures expected to hit Merritt this week
It’s a hot week for British Columbia. With temperatures soaring across the province, Merritt and...
Police reminding paddle boarders to carry life saving equipment
Kelowna’s Regional RCMP is reminding lake goers to paddle by the rules this summer – a reminder stemming from Lake Okanagan, but extending to all water users in B.C.
B.C. government adds more funding to aid communities’ emergency plans
First Nations’ communities and local governments are receiving additional funding from the B.C....
City of Merritt increases watering restrictions to Level 4
Under the new Level 4 watering restrictions, which come into effect today (August 3), residents are limited to watering once per week in most cases.
RECAP: Multiple fire crews tackle weekend-long wildfire
Firefighters have managed to extinguish the fire at the former Tolko mill, located at Lindley...
Interior Health issues closure of Spaxomin (Douglas) and Chapperon Lakes
Spaxomin and Chapperon Lakes join N’Kwala (Nicola) Lake as of July 28 on the health authority’s Beach Closure Advisory list.
Blaze at former Tolko site extinguished according to BC Wildfire Service
A fire erupted early this afternoon at the wood chip pile located at the former Tolko mill on Lindley Creek Road.
B.C. residents urged to stay vigilant as wildfire, drought risk remains severe
On Monday (July 24), for the first time in more than a month, showers and cooler weather were reaching parts of the province.
