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60,000 liters gasoline delivery ….File Photo KDG

Gasoline is a buck nine . nine a liter at the down town Petro Can in Merritt British Columbia Canada. After many weeks of $169.9 the gas price has dropped first to one Eleven and now to $109.9 Still the lowest price in BC today is $98.9 and and average of $115.8 and trending up.

Trans Mountain line from Alberta Remains Full..

The negitive prices that were seen at the top of the lock down are not likley as jet B fuel is projected to be low demand until 2026.

The aviation sector consumed almost 8% of oil products globally in 2019, or almost 7.5 million barrels per day according to Bloomberg NEF’s 2020 Aviation Fuel Outlook. In 2020, Covid-19 has grounded much of the world’s aircraft, leading to almost a halving of fuel consumption. Long-term, however, appetite for air travel should continue to grow. With few alternatives and without significant policy intervention, air miles will continue to be powered by fossil fuels. This research note analyzes the key themes driving consumption of aviation fuels to 2050.

Bloomberg

Good luck on your driving habits and stay safe remember the Restrictions on travel this Christmas.

On this Day: December 9th 1996

Gwen Jacob found not Guilty….

Ten thousand dollars for tourist related grants.

The BC government has 300 million in grant money for support to hard hit small and medium business, In BC.

The grants are 10 to 30 thousand dollars, and runs to March 31 2021. Funding over when depleted.

On this Day: December 3 1979

Eleven people die at a WHO Concert.

Ode to Trump…

Your mark in life
A dear political foe to some to others a work  to row.
Gone from the fray into the hay he will find his peace along the way.
What he did will erode to some other's will; see his place compile.
Took the rust belt by the scruff without a bluff.
Made the world a safer morgue.
His time well spent in the shake,
His service to replace ; great thoughts found stake.
Now peace and comfort to him and his a job so tuff.
Done with resolve and virtue strange. 
Effective to those to come in future range.
Thanks Donald J you did your work now see your rest.

On this Day: November 25th 1758

Up to 40,000 dead in a Mediterranean Earthquake.

The main Tim Hortons in Merritt is closed for 15 days starting today. Last week they had closed off its seating for a deep cleaning. Source

Sanitize…

A co gen plant in Merritt, sustainable energy a goal file photo KDG

Power generation…

One wonders if these small power plants would serve us better then recycle for palstics and garbage when it comes to germs. The recent return of stored trash ( dirty trash ) makes one wonder about the way the world treats it self. The bugs just do what bugs do , infect.

Not possible to replace fossil fuel.

You be the judge, every body is going to have to be smart .

Compulsive hand washing.

Thats good for a while but…

On this Day: May 6th 1682

The Royal Court of France is moved to Versailles by Louis the 15th.

Happy Mushroom Day

Rainy weather brings mushrooms
mushroom

Stay in the dark and let people feed you crap.

Today is Mushroom Day being in the dark has its advantages however being feed crap and waiting for lightning to reproduce and get your spores out there is an acquired skill set. You be the judge.

Editors note: never eat wild mushrooms without guidance.

On this Day: April 16th 1990

Dr. Death Jack Kevorkian starts his practice.

To under state!

Free range Turkeys out and about , poultry workers are considered at risk for the flu and qualify for free flu clinics. File Photo KDG

On this Day: April 7th 1770

William Wordsworth born.

TGIF- Dan Moore, historian and gold miner…

Dan Moore stopped in at a Merritt dinner and conversed with us as he had a burger.

Dan is going to Logan lake to do a presentation on gold panning on Saturday.

We look forward to hearing back on Dan’s success.

On this Day: February 7th 2009

Bush fires plaque Victoria Australia killing over a hundred and seventy people.

Court challenges falling…

Pipe for oil field File:Photo KDG

Trans mountain in its quest for permiting and Social Licence for its expansion to bring more Alberta fossil fuel and fertilizers to the sea coast is seeing challenges to its operations struck down.

On Tuesday, the Federal Court of Appeal issued an unanimous decision, dismissing four challenges to the federal Cabinet’s approval of the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project. The Court’s conclusion was that there were no legal grounds for setting aside Cabinet’s decision. While the parties challenging Cabinet’s decision are fully entitled to oppose the Project, reconciliation and the duty to consult do not provide them with a veto over projects such as this one.

On this Day: February 6th 60 AD

Trans Mountain today

Editors Note: A trillion tree promise in the US State of the Union relevant, is global politics still an issue how can we as Canadians hold their feet to the fire. Treaties, Sanctions, Tarriffs What do you think…

On this Day: AD 60

A Roman Graffito identifies Sunday as a day of a week.

Have a Great Day…

Happy Safer Internet Day…

Telus fiber stiching portal in, a source says can stitch cable. Used in upgrading to 5G some years ago.
File photo KDG


Rose Behar reported two years ago that Telus CEO Entwistle had big plans for internet in BC including multi fixture use capacity of up to 5 household items.Entwistle said developments are already taking place in terms of preparation but that activity will be heightened by the second half of the 2019-2020 fiscal year. He further noted that the carrier plans to deploy all manner of spectrum in support of the new wireless generation, from 600MHz spectrum to 3.5GHz to mmWave spectrum.The CEO also noted he was excited about the “synergistic nature” of the fibre and 5G combination.

Two years on it is Safer Internet Day and most of us still relay on authorities and presume that internet is safe, so be happy and use that public trust wisely by staying civil and careful with the use of this service.

Read more at MobileSyrup.com: Telus expects its 5G development to ramp up by the second half of 2019-2020 fiscal year

Higher speed more impact:

Have fun…

What’s inside a thing can mean trouble or success. Speed is a force to be prudent with in many aspects of life. file photo KDG

On this Day: February 4th 1801

John Marshall made Justice of the supreme court in the US.

Trenchless pipeline…

Pipe for oil field File:Photo KDG

The Trans Mountain pipeline people are using horizontal drilling as well as other methods to cause less disturbance in the laying of the extension of its pipeline to the Coast of BC.

The project is said to emplyee 2200 people and is building on 60 some years of reputation operating the existing line.

We will use trenchless construction techniques, where appropriate, to minimize disruptions. This may be used where the pipeline crosses roads and railways, for select watercourse crossings, and places with restricted workspace such as in some urban areas. Multiple trenchless construction techniques are employed with the selected methodology based on geotechnical conditions, available working space, and length of the trenchless crossing.

There is an antimated display on Trans mountains site for viewing and comment. The company included water courses in the employment of horizontal methods.

Trans Mountain today

On this Day: January 23rd 1846

Tunisian slavery ended.

Trees make the man

The dealine for the imput for the provinces Old Growth review is coming on January 31st. The panel is interested in presenting a report on the ecological, economic and cultural importance of old growth trees in BC.

Appointed professional foresters

Trees made this province what it is, opinion File photo KDG

Gary Market and Al Gorley are working for the province to report on this important issue. The data will be presented in the spring of 2020 your say can be given online:https://engage.gov.bc.ca/oldgrowth

On this Day: January 22nd 1946

The CIA is created.