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Ride hailing regs, passenger directed rides…

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July 11, 2019

Nisson leaf at the 70 amp charger at city hall. File Photo KDG
A car like this may be suitable for a passenger directed drivers certification.

September 16th new regs will be employed for passenger directed rides. Some that are in the municipal control will be under the province, Passenger Transportation Board. Licenceing applications to start on September 3rd 2019.

PDL

Passenger directed licence

One of the licenceing options under the Transportation Services network in BC is a passenger directed driver, it has three requirements before September 3rd opening.

A commercial class 4 drivers licence.
A criminal records check.
A suitable vehicle

Good luck!

On this Day: July 11th 1914

Babe Ruth begins his pro ball career.

Tags: EV, Licence, Passenger directed

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Second annual summers night market…

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June 18, 2019

Quick up tents are a great builder of functions. File Photo KDG

June 28th 2019 downtown Merritt.

The local business people will be having another run at an outdoor market again this summer. Friday evenings ” overwhelming demand” will see the 6PM to 9PM quick up tents with local wears available with color and taste.

2018 Friday night market…

Here’s a you tube from last years market:

On this Day: June 18th 1873

Susan B. Anthony fined 100 dollars for trying to vote.

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Climate and energy awards…

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May 29, 2019

Application deadline July 2nd 2019

The provinces is recognising the efforts of those successful in energy and climate activities.

Is your community implementing actions related to active transportation, electric vehicles, building energy retrofits, energy efficient new buildings, renewable or district energy, organics diversion, or climate change adaptation? Receive recognition for your work by applying for a 2019 Climate & Energy Action Award. Awards are offered in 3 categories: community planning and development, corporate operations, and climate change adaptation.
Source UBSM

A 44 mega watt green energy ” sustainable generator built in Merritt and online a redemption from the past when a coal fired one sat here.

The Climate & Energy Action Awards are co-sponsored by the Community Energy Association, Province of BC, FortisBC, BC Hydro, Union of BC Municipalities, and Real Estate Foundation of BC. Contact at CEA website.UBCM

On this Day: May 29th 2015

The one world observatory opens.

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Garden call…

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March 12, 2019

Spring is coming so is a pedals and plant talk…

The Nicola Valley Community Garden Society is having a presentation on March 19th 2019, 6 30 to 7:30 a Earth Walkers 2090 Granite Ave in Merritt.
The talk is on caring for houseplants and tropical plants. The presentation will be followed by a meeting of the Garden Society.

On this Day: March 13th 1781

Uranus is found.

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Final reconsideration report out tomorrow…

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February 21, 2019

The Trans Mountain court ordered final reconsideration report is out tomorrow. This comes in the light of contracts to move 150,000 barrels a day that the Alberta Government entered into with CN and CP Rail. The scope is the twinning of the existing 60 year old pipeline and its increase of tanker traffic out of Burnaby.

Burnaby South By election Monday.

A By-election is also being held on Monday for the federal riding most effected by the expansion. The CBC is reporting a massive advance pole interest this week. The by-election may elect the current NDP leader but a loss would not stop him from running in the election next fall.

Gas price, the availability of fuel File Photo KDG

Pipeline in effect nationalised

Alberta is putting taxpayer money into rail and pipeline as well as billions spent by the federal government acquiring the existing trans mountain line. This is all peripheral to the efforts of the governments to re-examine the regulatory approval process ( NEB). With all the government activity it seems that they are far from a process that gives permitting any kind of guarantee of production.

Pipe for oil field File:Photo KDG

Model train set in local library had a car stuck in a tunnel! Trains are a big part of our heritage! File photo KDG

Keep emotions cool…

The amount of effect this issue has on all of us is enormous. Stay cool keep on keeping on with peace and understanding…

On this Day: February 21st 1948

NASCAR is incorporated.

Tags: pipeline, Transmountain

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TGIF- Thanks to all near infrastructure…

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January 18, 2019

Hydro — Green energy project has address. File Photo KDG

The Trans Mountain bunch have repaired the trail that they maintain near their Burnaby South oil infrastructure. The reality is often people have to live next to industry and we say thanks to those that are in that sacrifice. We appreciate the fact that they are often the alarm when things are out of control and that they have made a trade off ( we hope with empowered choice) .

A long-time stream keeper and neighbour of the Burnaby Terminal expressed appreciation for Trans Mountain’s trail restoration work and riparian habitat enhancements. Regularly used by the local community, the neighbours noticed and appreciated the trail repairs.

Source Trans Mountain.

An installation of a cell phone transponder.

File Photo KDG

Cell phones, hydro power, fuel all need infrastructure and it sometimes comes with a potential cost of enjoyment. However the law maintains the right of quiet enjoyment of private property at the level that owners have when acquiring it. Good luck and thanks to those that can…

On this Day: January 18th 1967

The Boston Strangler goes to Jail.

Tags: Burnaby, Trans mountain

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Ice fishing derby Sunday…

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January 8, 2019

Ice conditions can change quickly.
File photo: KDG

BJ Moore

The club principals BJ Moore, Paul Komoski , and Linda Heppner are listed on the club website and their Facebook page lists 250- 280-0304 as a contact number. Posters are about from Merritt Printing.

Editors note:

The fishing club has used Mamit lake for their winter derby for numbers of years. They are familiar with the small 2KN2 lake and its conditions. As well as general conditions of the valley. The club has always demonstrated responsibility.

The Club will be having our annual fishing derby on January 13, 2019. It will be held @ Mamit Lake. We will share the poster as soon as it is completed. Tickets will be available for purchase at the event.

LAKE ACCESS
From Kamloops ,head south along Highway 5 to Meadow Creek Road (exit 336), and continue to the town of Logan Lake. At the end of this road, you will meet Highway 97c. Turn left (south) here on to the Highway, also known as Mamit Lake Road, and follow for about 12 km. The road wraps around the eastern shore of the lake and is easy to spot.
Follow your favourite lakes on the Angler’s Atlas website! Go to your favourite lake pages and click on the “follow” button to be notified of new posts and information on the website.

On this Day: January 8th 1963

The Mona Lisa goes on public display in the US.

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2018 Merritt BC briefly

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January 3, 2019

On this Day: January 3rd 1889

Philosopher Fredrich Nietzsche has a breakdown.

Tags: Merritt, new years

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TGIF- Stat Holiday Tuesday

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December 28, 2018

British Columbia has another statutory holiday on Tuesday January 1st 2018. New Years eve is on Monday and remember to make plans to get home safe if there is an office party after work… Spend some quality time with the young and old Tuesday to start the year off with maybe a conversation on the state of animals and marine life in a postive way.

Watch for the ball to drop in times square on a great upcoming year. Peace and understanding we believe will be rich and fulfilling in 2018.

On this Day: December 28th 1973

The Endangered Species act is passed in the US.

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Bird count and context…

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December 18, 2018

The Nicola Naturalists had their annual Christmas Bird Count on the weekend . Wayne Weber a participant here since 1994 in the count ( before the NNS took it on) met with 7 other counters at the AW Sunday at first light ( solstice coming soon). The group left for the count with an expectation and in weather well above freezing. The count is divided into areas and addressed by over 30 members covering different parts.

The context of this years count included Slash burning in the local hills, a protest in favor of oil and pipelines on the Nicola river bridge, A service vehicle form the local gas pipeline operation is spiiffed up, Slash fires on the local sidehills, and little river ice and little snow at city levels.

Nicola Naturalists formed in 2010

The Nicola Naturalist Society, formed in 2010, is based in Merritt, BC. Membership is open to anyone interested in nature, wildlife and the health of the local ecosystems. Along with more than 50 other naturalist clubs in British Columbia we are a member of BC Nature (Federation of BC Naturalists). NNS members receive automatic membership to BC Nature, receive the BC Nature quarterly magazine and can participate in all BC Nature camps, meetings and other events.
Source Nicola Naturalists