To the seasons of life
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.
Eleven people die at a WHO Concert.
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.
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
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.
You be the judge, every body is going to have to be smart .
Thats good for a while but…
The Royal Court of France is moved to Versailles by Louis the 15th.
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.
Dr. Death Jack Kevorkian starts his practice.
William Wordsworth born.
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.
Bush fires plaque Victoria Australia killing over a hundred and seventy people.
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…
A Roman Graffito identifies Sunday as a day of a week.
Have a Great Day…
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
Have fun…
John Marshall made Justice of the supreme court in the US.
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
Tunisian slavery ended.
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.
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
The CIA is created.
The local Merritt and District Chamber of Commerce has moved from its city hall location to a building in the core of Merritt’s 2100 block. The group had shared the front of the Merritt city hall with Community Future’s and the transit group. The move sees transit moving to the back of city hall under the upstairs city offices with their one office.
The block has the offices of Q 101 radio as well as, an optometrist, a bakery and a department of highways admin office. The 2181 Quilchena avenue location is open for people to drop in to say hi.
The Chamber remains under the stairs off the main foyer at City Hall, 2185 Voght. Books are at the Quilchena location.
The old location is empty and displaying a building permit for renovation.
Eighteen year old Meredith Hunter is stabbed to death at a free Rolling Stones concert.
Hey Merit what do you say?
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