Mandatory masks return in B.C. healthcare facilities
Beginning on Tuesday, Oct. 3, wearing masks in all health-care facilities in B.C. will be mandatory.
Category: Health
Bylaw change could curb ER closures in B.C.
Emergency departments that have been closing due to staff shortages across the province could soon...
UPDATE: Merritt without ER services once again
UPDATE – 9:25 p.m. Interior Health has just announced that the temporary emergency room...
Mayor and community members react to closures of Merritt hospital’s emergency room
After two closures of the Nicola Valley Hospital’s emergency room last week, the mayor and other community members are rallying to bring further attention to the ongoing issues.
Overnight closure of ER at Nicola Valley Hospital last night
Merritt residents once again went without access to an emergency room locally for the night.
Opening of new Coquihalla Primary Care Clinic delayed
Patients of Dr. Duncan Ross will have to wait a couple of more weeks before the physician and Scw’exmx Community Health Services Society’s (SCHSS) new Chapman Avenue office opens.
Interior Health addresses ongoing efforts on drug crisis in latest report
In its latest report, Interior Health reaffirms its efforts and progress made in addressing the...
Canada’s first case of new COVID variant detected in B.C., health officials say
British Columbia health officials have detected Canada’s first known case of the new COVID-19...
Local physician relocating medical practice
UPDATE, SEPTEMBER 7, 8:30 a.m. — Due to unexpected delays, Dr. Duncan Ross will be at Nicola...
Toxic drugs claims 198 lives in July 2023, BC Coroners Service reports
At least 198 toxic unregulated drug deaths have been registered in July 2023 across British...
Brian Dougherty rides again for cancer research
For rider Brian Dougherty, this end of August is all about cycling for a good cause. Brian...
Poorly visible address signs can delay emergency response say Merritt first responders
Merritt first responders are reminding Nicola Valley residents to ensure their address signs are clearly visible from the public roadway, following a number of cases where lack of visibility slowed response time.
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.
B.C. residents to access medications used in rare diseases’ treatments
British Columbians will now be able to access medications used to treat rare diseases more easily....
Provincial grants benefit elder abuse reduction initiatives
New provincial funding will benefit two B.C. nonprofits working to reduce and prevent abuse against elders and adults.
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.
BCCDC warns on Cyclospora infections, urges caution while washing food
British Columbians are being urged to wash their hands and food carefully after a parasitic...
Toxic algae bloom advisory lifted at N’Kwala (Nicola) Lake
Interior Health has removed the toxic algae bloom advisory for N’Kwala (Nicola) Lake after a more than three week closure.
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.
B.C. health minister visits Merritt and commits to taking actions on ER closures
On July 25, B.C.’s Minister of Health Adrian Dix visited Merritt to better understand the emergency room closure crisis happening in town.
