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BCWS expands response to Saw Creek Wildfire
The B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) has sent more firefighters to combat the out-of-control Saw Creek Wildfire near Lytton. As of Saturday morning, the fire is estimated to have grown to 600 hectares since it was first discovered on Friday (June 19). The BCWS has 130 firefighting personnel, nine helicopters and structural...
23h ago
Evacuation orders, alerts issued as wildfire burns along Highway 1 near Lytton
UPDATE (10:15 p.m.): The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has issued an evacuation order for 13 properties in proximity of the Saw Creek wildfire. The regional district says the order covers properties east of Highway 1 north from Florence Road to Airport Road. Occupants of properties within the map area are or...
Jun 20, 2026
Eleven firearms stolen from local business still missing
Merritt RCMP say two people are facing charges in connection to the theft of multiple firearms from a Merritt business earlier this month. On Tuesday, June 9, Merritt RCMP responded to a call about a break in at Canadian Tire where eleven firearms were stolen. The suspects were identifed, arrested, then released with ...
Jun 19, 2026
FRAUD FRIDAY: Business Email Compromise
As the number of frauds and scams continues to grow in the Nicola Valley, Merritt & Nicola Valley Crime Stoppers, and Q101 are teaming up to present Fraud Fridays, a feature designed to inform those in the community of the dangers of fraud, what they should look for, and what to do if they are a victim of fraud. Ma...
Jun 19, 2026
National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration happening this weekend
Many events will be held this weekend to mark the 30th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day coming up Sunday June 21 to recognize and honor the cultures, heritage, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. Here in the Nicola Valley, there will be celebrations beginning on Saturday, ...
Jun 19, 2026
