Merritt and area residents are advised that the emergency department at Nicola Valley Hospital will be closed today until 8 a.m. tomorrow, Dec. 25 due to unforeseen limited physician availability.
- In the event of an emergency, call 911.
- Visit the emergency department at one of the following facilities:
- Royal Inland Hospital – 311 Columbia Street, Kamloops
- Kelowna General Hospital – 2268 Pandosy Street, Kelowna
- Call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 (24 hour service) if you are unsure of your need to seek emergency care.