June 21 is Aboriginal day in Canada not a paid stat holiday but a national observance just the same. this year they have changed the venue from Monck Provincial Park to Rotary park here in Merritt. The Monck Park location has been the same for many years and is of interest to the local first nations as there are remains of round houses at near a sandy beach there.

The planned events stat at 11.00. And there is usually some colorful costumes as well las speakers  to view and listen to.

Today in history, May 30, 1859

Westminster’s Big Ben Clock rang for the first time.