Ty Lim

1 week ago | castanet.net | Kirk Penton |Darron Kloster |Stefan Labbe |Ty Lim

Editor'snote:Plansdetailedinthearticle are,fornow,justideasrelayedbythecityduringtheirdowntowntour.Anychangestalkedaboutareunofficial. The City of Merritt is currently looking at plans to spruce up the core of the city; downtown. The plan is to align the city's signage and public property into one distinct vision representing the unique culture of Merritt.

Mar 12, 2025 | merrittherald.com | Ty Lim

Further collaboration between the City of Merritt and Tourism Nicola Valley (TNV) is looking likely as the city looks to increase its presence as a premier tourist destination. During the meeting, multiple representatives involved in TNV, a non-for-profit and destination marketing organization (DMO), made their case to council for increased collaboration with the city. TNV […]

Jan 31, 2025 | castanet.net | Ty Lim

Nearly $5 million is coming to the City of Merritt from the province to assist the municipality in its flood mitigation plan. Victoria on Thursday announced more than $19 million in Community Emergency Preparedness Fund grants, including $4.85 million for Merritt — most of which will go toward the construction of an overland water pump station on Voght Street. Merritt was hit by devastating flooding following an atmospheric river event that started on Nov.

Jan 22, 2025 | castanet.net | Ty Lim

Municipal support for the RCMP detachment may be decreased as the city is looking for ways to cut costs amongst nationwide inflation. As the May deadline for city council to finalize the town's budget plan for 2025-2029 comes ever-closer, cutting officer spots for the RCMP has been discussed as a viable way to save money.

Jan 13, 2025 | castanet.net | Ty Lim

Visitors to Merritt and area locals have raised concerns about a novel development being built just outside the city and the use of the old site it will sit on. Gateway 286 is a new development being worked on by a multitude of developers and the five First Nations bands who own the land under the company Spayum Holdings LLP. They aim to create a modern commercial centre harbouring both small businesses and well-known brands at the junction of Highway 5 and Highway 97C.