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One dead following collision on Highway 8
Merritt RCMP are investigating a fatal collision involving a dirt bike and an SUV on Highway 8, late Tuesday afternoon. In a news release issued Wednesday morning, RCMP reported that at approximately 5:31 p.m., the detachment were notified of a collision between a dirt bike and an SUV. It was reported that a dirt bike ...
3h ago
Breaking News: Highway 8 closed due to motor vehicle accident
Motorist who use Highway 8 from Highway Junction 5A will have to find an alternate route over the next few hours as Drive BC report a accident has forced the closure of the highway. There are unsubstantiated reports that a motor vehicle and a motor cycle have collided and one fatality is being reported on Facebook. Fir...
18h ago
FRAUD FRIDAY: CRA Tax Frauds
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...
Feb 27, 2026
CNOY Fundraiser happening Saturday for Nicola Valley Food Bank
There is still time for you and your team to register for the Coldest Night of The Year fundraiser in support of the Nicola Valley Food Bank. (NVFB) This years event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 28, with all money raised will help the NVFB and its various expenses. There are two walks that you can take part in: 1.) t...
Feb 27, 2026
Police identify man found dead in Merritt home, say criminality is involved
A 63-year-old man was found dead at a home in Merritt last week. In an update distributed Thursday (Feb. 26), BC RCMP's Southeast District Major Crime Unit (SED MCU) identifies the victim as Clive Hack. The Mounties are releasing Hack's name to advance the investigation, as police believe his death is criminal in natur...
Feb 27, 2026
