A couple of radio reporters from the CBC were in Merritt yesterday. At the downtown tourist info center they talked with some of the city council by election candidates, Kurt Christopherson the elected and Bob Baird the next in votes. As well they talked with the owners of Brambles Bakery and local visiting the tourist booth forn the historical society.

They are opening an office in Kamloops and may have a phone in talk show from there.

The CBC was legislated to be in the Cities of Vancouver, Toronto , and Montreal. The crown corporation has radio and television and has maintained popularity with Canadians since its inception.  Private broadcasters have  office presence in small centers however the CBC does all relevant news across the country.

Today in history: September 17, 1993

The last of the Russian troops leave Poland.