Merritt emergency department closed Tuesday night; sixth closure in two weeks

Mar 4, 2025 | 5:32 PM

MERRITT, B.C. — Merritt-area residents in need of emergency medical care will need to travel again Tuesday night (Mar. 4).

Interior Health says the emergency department at Nicola Valley Hospital will be closed from 6:00 p.m. Tuesday to 7:00 a.m. Wednesday.

Patients are advised to visit Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops or call 9-1-1 if they require emergency medical assistance.

This is the sixth closure of the Nicola Valley ER in the past two weeks and the seventh of 2025.