ALBAS: Digital service tax could have Online News Act-like repercussions
Merritt MP Dan Albas talks about the federal government’s possible service tax on certain digital outlets.
by Merritt Herald | Oct 26, 2023
Merritt MP Dan Albas talks about the federal government’s possible service tax on certain digital outlets.
by Merritt Herald | Aug 11, 2023
“I joined the Nicola Valley Arts Council 35 years ago when my three boys were young and I needed to have a creative outlet.”
by Merritt Herald | Aug 10, 2023
While the blocking of this content may not be a permanent measure, pending an agreement between the government and Google/Meta, we want to remind you that there are still plenty of ways to access local news.
by Merritt Herald | Aug 3, 2023
“It’s one thing to read something that’s just plain wrong and misinforms the reader, it’s a whole different level to not know anything about a topic and spread assumptions without educating oneself.”
by Merritt Herald | Jul 17, 2023
I know my generation can take this concept a bit far at times, but I really feel like society just needs to give their head a shake and quit it already with the entitlement and step it up in the accountability department. To put it into social media lingo: it’s time to start #adulting.
by Merritt Herald | Jul 4, 2023
As a reporter, I know how passionate people are for their local stories and newspapers. I am grateful to be part of this newsroom and community. All I ask is patience as I learn how to navigate around Merritt and learn about the people that make this town great.
by Merritt Herald | Jul 3, 2023
“Sounds like an everyday thing? It is. Because how you spend your days is how you spend your life and I don’t want to reserve special moments for the summer.”
by Merritt Herald | Jun 30, 2023
“Working on these articles and collaborating with my classmates, friends, and my cousin has been fun and easy.”
by Merritt Herald | Apr 28, 2023
Last year, just $6 million or five per cent of federal advertising dollars went toward print publications. That is a far cry from the roughly one-third of twenty years ago. For comparison, government spending on Facebook/Instagram ads alone accounted for almost double what is spent on all print advertising combined.
by Merritt Herald | Apr 11, 2023
Volunteer week in the Merritt Herald is an important moment to highlight and appreciate all of the dedicated organizations and people who work effortlessly to help others in our community.
by Merritt Herald | Sep 4, 2014
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by Merritt Herald | Jul 15, 2014
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by Merritt Herald | May 13, 2014
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by Merritt Herald | Apr 8, 2014
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by Merritt Herald | Mar 27, 2014
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by Merritt Herald | Mar 13, 2014
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by Merritt Herald | Mar 6, 2014
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by Merritt Herald | Jan 28, 2014
I had a really hard time finding something to write about for this glorious Tuesday edition of the...
by Merritt Herald | Jan 9, 2014
It’s a piece of news that shocked newsies in the area. Glacier Media is pulling the plug on...
by Merritt Herald | Oct 23, 2013
A CBC Radio interview popped up on my Facebook news feed a few times in the last week, and it’s...