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Merritt mayor sounds alarm over rumours street population may be migrating from Lower Mainland ahead of FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup is set to kick off in Vancouver in June, with BC Place Stadium playing host to seven games of the tournament. As the big event nears, Interior community leaders are sounding the alarm over what they believe may be a situation where homeless people are being incentivized to leave Vancouver. It started...
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UPDATED: Missing 31-year-old man from Princeton located deceased.
UPDATED: (10:46 a.m.) The 31-year-old man who was reported missing on April 17, 2026 has sadly been located deceased. The cause of his death is not considered suspicious. No further details are reported at this time. (Original Story:) Police are asking for the public's help to locate a 31 year old Princeton man, who wa...
Apr 17, 2026
Logan Lake resident learns of $1M lotto prize win during morning paper run
Good Friday was a great Friday for one Logan Lake resident after a quick stop to pick up a morning newspaper turned into a life-changing moment. The BC Lottery Corporation (BCLC) says John M. is the province's newest millionaire as he had a winning ticket from the April 3 Lotto Max draw. The Crown corporation says John...
Apr 17, 2026
FRAUD FRIDAYS: Charity Scams
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...
Apr 17, 2026
Upper Nicola Band takes a lead in endangered species recovery
As part of the Upper Nicola Band's continuing stewardship to support endangered species, three pairs of burrowing owl will be re-introduced to the wilderness from the UNB Douglas Lake reserve next week. The April 22nd event, in conjunction with Earth Day 2026, marks the tenth anniversary of the UNB's Burrowing Owl Rein...
Apr 16, 2026
