Aspen Planers reopens amidst cutting permit uncertainty
Aspen Planers has announced that it will restart its Merritt mill, which has been closed since early December due to a lack of approved cutting permits, for an undetermined amount of time.
by Marius Auer | Feb 3, 2023
Aspen Planers has announced that it will restart its Merritt mill, which has been closed since early December due to a lack of approved cutting permits, for an undetermined amount of time.
by Marius Auer | Jan 23, 2023
The provincial government is looking to reassure British Columbians of their decision to apply for an exemption from Health Canada’s Controlled Drugs and Substances Act amid some public backlash.
by Marius Auer | Jan 11, 2023
One of Merritt’s major economic powerhouses currently lies dormant, closed by a lack of timber supply and government approval of timber harvesting.
by Marius Auer | Jan 9, 2023
Merritt Mayor Mike Goetz has some concerns over the province’s new exemption from Health Canada’s Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, which ensures individuals found with limited amounts of certain illegal drugs won’t face criminal charges for their possession.
by Marius Auer | Nov 10, 2022
After 11 months, countless work hours, and collaboration between the provincial government and local First Nations, the Highway 8 corridor from Merritt to Spences Bridge is open once again.
by Marius Auer | Nov 9, 2022
The Commission recommends adjustments to the boundaries of 71 existing electoral districts to account for a number of geographic and demographic factors.
by Izaiah Reyes | Sep 16, 2022
With B.C.’s construction industry continuing to lack personnel in the workforce, the Government of Canada has decided to award The BC Construction Association (BCCA) over $21M in funding.
by Izaiah Reyes | Aug 22, 2022
It was announced on Friday, August 19, that BC Liquor Stores have limited alcohol purchases as a response to the ongoing job action by the B.C. General Employees’ Union (BCGEU).
by Merritt Herald | Aug 8, 2022
“The Provincial Government who is in charge of the Provincial health care system, must correct the mismanagement and take the under funding battle to another battle field.”
by Izaiah Reyes | Jun 29, 2022
The Province is halting plans announced last month to rebuild the Royal British Columbia Museum (RBCM).
by Marius Auer | Jun 28, 2022
British Columbia’s Premier and leader of the BC New Democratic Party (BC NDP), John Horgan, has announced he will not seek re-election, and will resign his post after an upcoming party leadership election to decide his successor.
by Marius Auer | Jun 8, 2022
Specially trained teams, made up of experts and skilled workers from nearby communities and First Nations, have been hard at work removing significant amounts of debris varying in size and precarity from local waterways.
by Izaiah Reyes | May 11, 2022
ICBC is changing its policy on when vehicles charge cyclists, pedestrians, and other active transportation users for damages where they are party responsible.
by Izaiah Reyes | Apr 28, 2022
The Province of BC will now recognize three more cancers to the already existing list of 13 that firefighters are at risk of developing.
by Izaiah Reyes | Apr 14, 2022
In the media session following the Intergovernmental Committee meeting on Monday, April 11, Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety, stated that Merritt should expect an announcement about housing soon.
by Izaiah Reyes | Apr 11, 2022
On Monday, April 11, Mayor Linda Brown is set to meet with the intergovernmental committee on Disaster Response and Climate Resilience.
by Morgan Hampton | Apr 5, 2022
The City of Merritt will receive $500,000 to complete a suite of economic development projects and initiatives which will support long-term economic recovery, including sustainable tourism, and business and investment attraction.
by Jake Courtepatte | Feb 11, 2022
Jackie Tegart, who serves as the MLA for Fraser-Nicola, including Merritt, has been appointed Assistant Deputy Speaker for the BC Legislature.
by Merritt Herald | Sep 11, 2020
Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart was named the new Official Opposition Critic for Regional Economic Development and Small Business.
by Merritt Herald | Apr 30, 2020
“By extending the state of emergency, we will continue to take action to keep our communities safe through this challenging time, and make sure we stay on the right path in the weeks and months ahead.”