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FRAUD FRIDAY: Subscription Renewal Email Scams (Antivirus, Streaming)
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...
4h ago
RCMP arrests a person for starting a fire in Princeton
As much of the province continues to suffer from drought conditions, prompting municipalities to place fire bans in most communities; RCMP have been vigilant keeping an eye on those who start wildfires throughout the province. On Thursday, Aug. 13 it was announced that Princeton RCMP have made an arrest this week in co...
17h ago
City of Merritt to host Wildfire Information Session
More details have been released about the Merritt Wildfire Information Session Open House coming up on Tuesday August 18th. Hosted by the City of Merritt, the event will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Merritt Civic Centre at 950 Mamette Ave, Merritt. The Merritt Wildfire Information Session, is a non-presentat...
17h ago
Merritt Mayor reaching out to feds to deal with frequent ER closures
Merritt Mayor Mike Goetz is reaching out to the federal government to step in to deal with frequent emergency department closures in the community. While health care is under provincial jurisdiction, Goetz feels the B.C. government is not doing enough to prevent ER closures in smaller communities. "Right now in In...
Aug 12, 2026
BREAKING: City's Adam Hart on Current Wildfire Situation as of Aug.12
With a bit more optimism following Tuesday's rain in the region, the City of Merritt's Emergency Management Coordinator, Adam Hart dropped by the Q101 studios to chat about the current wildfire situation as it pertains to the city and it's residents. For the complete interview click here. Mayor Mike Goetz will join Rog...
Aug 12, 2026
