To the seasons of life
Available on Apple TV
This film is critically acclaimed and is a Canadian small budget production(5 million dollars .
Set in a British Columbia town. Originally the story came from the Texas location but was adapted for BC. 40 school. Children are drowned in a school box accident. It’s driven into a lake.
A lawyer comes to town looking for deep pockets and soliciting clients, an interesting dynamic arises.
Henry Acers profile at hiring July 2026
(twenty years Experience)
British Columbia hockey conference, 22 teams launched.
The game opener for the new season in the new league for the Merritt experience was on September 27th 2024, Friday night in the Nicola Valley memorial arena off Garcia Street in the recreational mall
There’s nothing you can say about a loss except next time, the new Merritt team took on Kamloops and presented a good game that resulted in an overtime win to the Kamloops Team.
Now a privately owned team in the the Kooteny Junior League. The Merritt centennials have verbal commitments and fan support as they start this new experience
The 51 years of BCJHL hockey is going into the dust + din of the past and the nostalgia will not carry for long new fans. New players and new owners need to be kept presenting their best as a new pride of place opportunity also presents.
That’s a major development! The British Columbia Hockey Conference has been approved by BC Hockey to become a fully sanctioned Junior A league. The Merritt Centennials are among the 22 teams that will be competing in this new conference for the upcoming season, marking a big step up in their competitive status.
Researched July 18th 2026, KDG
as of: no schedule has been released yet. However the 22 teams most probably will have their first game in the middle of September.
Two Warnings
Heat : Yellow
Air Quality: yellow
3:43 pm 22/07/26
Stay safe…
Note: handkerchiefs carried can quickly be soaked in water and utilized over the mouth and nose…
PP
Beaver Moon, November 23 and 24 2026
O Canada, frost moon beaver moon strong and free…
Our partner in the solar orbit…
The statement “all oppression is local” is a complex one with varying interpretations. Here’s a breakdown:
* Arguments for “All Oppression is Local”
* Focus on Individual Action: This perspective emphasizes that oppression often manifests in everyday interactions, systemic biases within local institutions, and the actions of individuals within a community.
* Importance of Local Resistance: It highlights the crucial role of local organizing, community building, and grassroots movements in challenging and dismantling oppressive systems.
* Acknowledging Context: This view recognizes that the specific forms and manifestations of oppression vary significantly across different locations and contexts.
* Arguments Against “All Oppression is Local”
* Oversimplification: Critics argue that this statement can downplay the interconnectedness of global systems of oppression, such as colonialism, imperialism, and global capitalism.
* Neglecting Systemic Issues: Focusing solely on the local level can overlook the role of powerful global actors, transnational corporations, and international institutions in perpetuating and exacerbating oppression.
* Ignoring Interdependence: Oppression often has both local and global dimensions. Ignoring the global context can limit our understanding of how local struggles are connected to broader power dynamics.
Dealing with Repression
Successfully dealing with repression requires a multifaceted approach:
* Understanding the Roots of Repression: Identify the underlying causes of repression, whether they are political, economic, social, or cultural.
* Building Solidarity: Connect with others who are experiencing similar forms of repression and build a strong network of support.
* Non-violent Resistance: Use non-violent strategies such protests, civil disobedience, and boycotts to challenge repressive regimes.
* Advocacy and Education:Raise
awareness about the issue, advocate for policy changes, and educate the public about the human rights of those affected by repression.
* Seeking International Support: Engage with international human rights organizations and seek international pressure on repressive regimes.
* Self-care:
Prioritize self-care practices to maintain mental and emotional well-being in the face of adversity.
It’s important to remember that dealing with repression is a long-term struggle that requires perseverance, resilience, and a commitment to justice and human rights.
Disclaimer: This information is for general knowledge and discussion purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.
A good dose of contentment and forbearance is a prescription that may work, but how? ” Make the best of every opportunity to do good. And collectively all classes will merge into a more just society.
A review:
BC Nature, officially known as the Federation of British Columbia Naturalists, is a non-profit organization dedicated to “Know Nature and Keep It Worth Knowing.” They operate as a federation of local natural history groups, representing approximately 6,500 members across 64 nature clubs throughout British Columbia.
Their mission encompasses both education and conservation:
A unified voice for naturalists and nature clubs on conservation and environmental issues. They actively work to protect and educate the public and decision-makers about BC’s natural history, including biodiversity, species at risk, and parks.
An awareness, appreciation, and understanding of the natural environment for its wise use and maintenance for future generations. They encourage the formation and cooperation of nature clubs and facilitate communication among naturalists in BC.
BC Nature is involved in various initiatives, including the Municipal Protected Areas Project (MPAP) and Important Bird and Key Biodiversity Areas (IBA-KBA) programs. Their member clubs lead numerous conservation and stewardship projects and organize nature outings and speakers in their local communities.
BC Nature 2025 Convention in Merritt, BC
The 2025 BC Nature Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM), titled
–grasslands, forests & wetlands,” is being hosted by the Nicola Naturalist Society in Merritt, British Columbia. The convention runs from May 22-25, 2025, at the Merritt Civic Centre.
Key highlights of the convention include:
* Theme: “Nature in the Rainshadow” focuses on the unique ecosystems of the Nicola Valley, including grasslands, forests, and wetlands.
* Program: The conference features a variety of activities, including:
* Presentations by experts on topics such as wildfire in the BC Interior, wildlife research, and thermal refuges for salmonids.
* Early morning birding opportunities.
* A range of field trips designed to explore the local natural environment. These include options like grassland ecology, bioblitz and iNaturalist workshops, lichen studies, mushroom forays, hikes in provincial parks, beaver re-introduction sites, extended birding trips, and even owl pellet analysis.
* A banquet with a keynote speaker (Lennard Joe on First Nations’ stewardship), awards, and a silent auction.
* Evening activities such as moth identification and owling.
* Location: Merritt, BC, in the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Nlaka’pamux and Syilx people.
* Hosts: The Nicola Naturalist Society is actively organizing and welcoming attendees to this event.
Many of the field outings, especially for Friday and Sunday, filled up quickly, so attendees needed to register early. The conference provides a valuable opportunity for naturalists to connect, learn, and explore the diverse natural beauty of the Nicola Valley.
This Summer as it unfolds may be a good time to strengthen relationships in community at some level.
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We appreciate the focus of the Bass Coast as they visit merit again this year for its 18th time.
We give simple credence to their three emphasis’s and considerations. Art, music, nature.
Humanity got a leg up in the Mesopotamian Delta and what they called the fertile crescent after the retreat of the ice ages and glacierization at 10 millianium ago.
It is true that our spirituality stems from The interactions of humans as this new life was discovered including bigger brains, and in particular abstract and in thought. Empowering a metaphor stories that have moral values and the appreciation of stylistic art. All conspired to make human existence. Someone more dangerous but somewhat more interesting and worth proclaiming keeping and giving.
So, as we start this second and week of July 2026 and look back and say to ourselves, you know some things are worth keeping and somethings are not, some things are worth discussions and somethings are not. One of my favorite sayings is to wrestle with pigs is to get yourself dirty. No matter who wins…
So put your abstraction hat on and think of wonderful things up until the weekend and then think of the bass Coast gathering who are going to appreciate their three emphasis, nature, music, particularly electronic music, and art. Because it’s what will remain after us.
So then, let your arm regret it, rest in its metaphor as it states as that physical Armageddon Valley in that area of the world sees another summer through after millinia literally with many kings and empires being decided in battles there. then let the battle of the tension of your worth be decided this weekend for the rest of the summer into the fall and on in cycle again.
lord willing.
Summer skies, long days, look up the best is coming soon..
There have been numbers of bear related discourses over time through our local naturalist society registered or otherwise. One formal presentation in 2019 was billed in this writing below, thanks to Francis.
You can contact the registered society at this link. They are always interested in natural interlopers especially photos.
Everyone loves hearing about Grizzly Bears and the presentation by Francis Iredale is especially worth attending. He has been involved in research and radio-tracking of Grizzlies in the southern Chilcotins for many years. The population status and success of this marginal population of Grizzlies is of great concern. These bears spend much time in the high elevation alpine areas and have lifestyles that are somewhat different to those better-known Grizzlies on the BC coast. Not to be missed!
Source Nicola Naturalists
Editor’s Note: we are not the registered society our mandate at kevingriffiths.ca is broader than that…
And a Natural forth coming year in our confederation. 159 onto 160.
Hati under Donald Trump
During Donald Trump’s first term (2017–2021), the administration’s interactions with the Republic of Haiti were primarily defined by strict immigration enforcement, the unwinding of humanitarian protections, diplomatic friction caused by controversial rhetoric, and navigating Haiti’s deep political instability.The key areas of interaction include:
The most impactful policy interaction involved Temporary Protected Status (TPS), which had protected roughly 50,000–60,000 Haitian nationals from deportation following the catastrophic 2010 Haiti earthquake. * **The Directive:** In May 2017, the administration granted a brief six-month extension with explicit warnings for Haitians to prepare to leave. In November 2017, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officially announced the termination of Haiti’s TPS designation, arguing that the country’s post-earthquake conditions had sufficiently improved. * **The Legal Battle:** The termination was immediately met with lawsuits. In October 2018, a federal judge issued an injunction (*Ramos v. Nielsen*), blocking the administration from ending the protections. The judge cited potential violations of administrative procedures and raised questions about racial animus behind the decision. Though the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals eventually reversed this injunction in late 2020, ongoing legal maneuvers ensured that TPS protections for Haitians remained active throughout the entirety of Trump’s first term.
Bilateral relations were heavily strained by private remarks from President Trump that leaked to the public. * **The 2018 Comments:** During an Oval Office meeting with lawmakers in January 2018 regarding immigration reform, Trump reportedly referred to Haiti, El Salvador, and certain African nations as “shithole countries” and questioned why the U.S. should accept more immigrants from Haiti. * **The Fallout:** The comments sparked an immediate international backlash. The Haitian government formally summoned the top U.S. diplomat in Port-au-Prince to protest the remarks, calling them “racist” and “insulting.” Domestically, a group of Haitian-American State Department diplomats authored an open letter expressing deep heartbreak and frustration. Trump denied using that exact derogatory language but maintained that Haiti was an undeniably poor and troubled country.
On the diplomatic front, the administration worked primarily with Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, whose term was marked by massive anti-corruption protests, economic collapse, and allegations of authoritarian overreach. * **The “America First” Approach:** The administration largely dialed back the heavy-handed, multi-billion-dollar nation-building and humanitarian aid frameworks of previous administrations, prioritizing regional stability, counter-narcotics enforcement, and containing migration waves. * **Support for Moïse:** Despite growing domestic calls within Haiti for Moïse to step down, the Trump State Department continued to recognize his legitimacy and pushed for parliamentary elections to resolve the political gridlock. However, the administration also issued sharp warnings to Moïse regarding his rule by decree after parliament dissolved in 2020.
A significant legislative interaction occurred in late 2019 when President Trump signed the bipartisan **Global Fragility Act** into law. This initiative aimed to reshape how the U.S. deployed diplomatic, security, and development tools in conflict-prone regions. Haiti was later chosen as a primary target country under this framework, intended to bolster local civil society and prevent complete state collapse, though the actual implementation of the strategy fell to subsequent administrations.
Earthquakes are sudden, violent shakes of the Earth’s surface caused by the release of built-up energy in the lithosphere—the planet’s rigid outer crust. This energy accumulates over long periods as massive slabs of rock, known as tectonic plates, continuously grind past, collide with, or pull away from each other. When the friction holding these plates in place is finally overcome, the rock fractures along a fault line, sending shockwaves called seismic waves radiating outward in all directions. It is these vibrations that trigger the ground rolling and violent jolts capable of bringing down modern infrastructure.Geographically, earthquakes are not distributed randomly; they overwhelmingly occur along the boundaries where these tectonic plates meet. The most seismically active zone on Earth is the Circum-Pacific Belt, frequently called the “Ring of Fire,” a horseshoe-shaped horse path looping around the Pacific Ocean where plates actively collide and subduct under one another. Another prominent danger zone is the Alpide Belt, which stretches from the Atlantic Mediterranean through southern Asia and into Indonesia. While earthquakes can technically occur anywhere if stress builds up within a stable plate interior, communities situated directly on active fault lines bear the highest risk of facing a catastrophic disaster.Over the last ten years (2016–2026), tectonic activity has claimed hundreds of thousands of human lives, with four specific disaster areas proving to be the absolute deadliest. The most devastating by far occurred along the **Turkey–Syria border** in February 2023, where a massive double-quake sequence killed over 60,000 people and destroyed entire cities. The second most lethal region was **Myanmar**, where a catastrophic magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck in March 2025, claiming over 5,400 lives. It is followed closely by **Sulawesi, Indonesia**, where a 2018 earthquake triggered a devastating localized tsunami and liquefaction that killed more than 4,300 people. Finally, the **Haitian Peninsula** suffered yet another humanitarian crisis in August 2021 when a magnitude 7.2 quake struck the southwestern region of the country, resulting in the loss of over 2,200 lives.
The Nicola Naturalist Society Incorporated was done in November of 2010 and has functioned under a stable and comprehensive membership for 16 years here in Merritt. Not to be confused with my naturalist blog. That reports a lot of the things from it or journalizes it.
The naturalists of Merritt are very industrious bunch.
As of this date of writing, the regular meetings are closed down until September and membership renewal or membership begins in September. And there’s a possibility that they will be meeting the second Thursday of the month instead of the 3rd.
Hey Merit what do you say?
Kevin Griffiths
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