Category: Social Activism


Museum

Benevolent Protective order of elks.

B.O.P.E

A Display at an open house, in a museum in Merritt. That’s a member in effigy, The organization was very active in  British Columbia for a number of years. In particular, since 1968, when they received a title to the local armory with conditions to use for community  work.

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It appears you might be asking about the structure and function of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE). Here’s a breakdown of key aspects:
* Foundation and Purpose:
   * The BPOE is a fraternal order founded in 1868.
   * Its core principles are “Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity.”
   * They focus on community service, charitable work, and supporting veterans.
* Organizational Structure:
   * The BPOE has a hierarchical structure with local lodges, state associations, and a national organization.
   * Each lodge is led by an “Exalted Ruler.”
   * They have established rituals and traditions, some of which draw inspiration from other fraternal organizations.
* Effectiveness and Stability:
   * The Elks have a long history of community involvement and charitable giving, indicating a stable and effective organization.
   * They are known for their support of veterans, scholarships, and various community programs.
   * The BPOE has maintained a presence throughout the United states for over a century, indicating a stable organization.
* Key aspects of the order:
   * They have a strong focus on patriotism.
   * Charitable giving is a large part of their mission.
   * They have a system of officers that run the lodges.
It’s important to note that fraternal organizations like the Elks have evolved over time, adapting to changing social landscapes. Their continued presence and activity suggest a degree of stability and ongoing relevance.

The display at the Nicola Valley Museum has no immediate plans to end this particular display…

The Museum can be accessed from the Railhead Mall parking lot through the Merritt Seniors Center walk.

Enjoy the museum on a day trip… The Elks one is expected to be there a while. The museum is also an Archive  to be sourced.

Canada’s electric vehicle (EV) market is experiencing significant growth in both production and consumption. Here’s a summary:
Production:
* While Canada doesn’t have a large number of domestic EV manufacturers compared to other countries, it is making strides in this area. Several companies are investing in EV production and battery manufacturing facilities in Canada.
* The Canadian government is actively promoting the development of the EV industry through various incentives and investments. This is attracting both established automakers and new players to set up production facilities in the country.
* Canada is also rich in resources needed for battery production, such as lithium, nickel, and cobalt. This gives the country a competitive advantage in the EV market.
Consumption:
* EV sales in Canada have been steadily increasing in recent years. In 2023, zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) accounted for 11.7% of new light-duty vehicle sales, a significant jump from previous years.
* Several factors are driving this increase in EV adoption, including government incentives, growing awareness of environmental issues, and the increasing availability of EV models.
* British Columbia and Quebec are leading the way in EV adoption, with higher market shares compared to other provinces.
Overall, the Canadian EV market is dynamic and growing rapidly. With increasing production capacity and strong consumer demand, EVs are expected to play a significant role in Canada’s transportation sector in the coming years.

Involuntary treatment coming…

Out in the cold could mean an inability to appreciate one’s situation.

File photo KDG

So, not sure if it’s for the already incarcerated or those in pretrial but the BC government is gearing up for some sort of a change in the rights of people to resist help.  Or correction…

Side Note : Masks are mandatory again in BC where treatments are going on. This as flu season progresses and is projected to be in place until spring.

Troy lives on

This looks good…

Headquartered in El Paso, Texas. This company has a very interesting code of conduct for its products. It seems to be fitting with the need at this time to address unethical trade practices that might attract sanctions from an incoming new government.

The company does more than 200 Billion annually in claimed ethical wares.

Ethically sourced supply chains are scrutinized for things like child labor, slave labor. 

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December 30, are you up to date…

You are not a magician. You’ve got to rely on you and your others. And you don’t want to be a burden on anybody, including yourself. Make plans. Years are coming. Decades are flying. Centuries are looming. + You don’t want to miss a thing.

Cat city…

Happy cats, Gemini
Meow…

This looks interesting. Is it Satire? No Cat astropies there…

500 million dollars BC Hydro. This project is going to be done by BC Hydro. Although their name Hydro connotates the fact that they own every drop of water in British Columbia as a monopoly for power generation. They are expanding wind farms and power smart are in their resume.

New

Environmental assessment waived

The company has just been directed to do everything as efficiently as possible and they’re waiving the environmental assessment. Which may in one case be reasonable because of the wind and its passiveness. However, they are notorious for bird kills and I would think that would be part of the environment. More on this later we hope. Maybe we can get a quote from theNicola Naturalist Society Incorporated. Alan Berger president.

Good luck

Good luck Christmas bird counters…

Alan Burger and the Nicola naturalist Society Incorporated are out today doing their Christmas bird count. Nearly three decades  of service…
Humming bird.

Nice if they counted some of these…

Day off  river cleaning:

Dated photo
Snow was dear back then…

Day off takes advantage of snow

This fella had an unexpected day off a year ago or 2 years ago and he decided with the fresh snow that he could do something at the river, so he went down and he sledded what he found as far as recyclable stuff back into the economy.

Sweet

Gentle Tuesday,Half the cost of Halloween.

The estimates in some people’s view. Is that to clean up garbage in that Pacific trough there? There would be a great amount of it, a significant amount of it and some people view all of it for what the United States spends on Halloween

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So, start planning your Halloween costume now. Make a statement!

Claimed lives change things

So, this is a point of change. We are not used in British Columbia to a cheap value to life. We take it serious that preventable lives lost are happening in the din of politicalization of dangers and the too often quick dismissive attitude  not backed up by science, basic precepts of law, or common sense.

We at the proprietary review ask people to rethink their presentation of opinion to knowing and do the proper research before you endorse even vicariously the easy dismissal of things like vaccines, flood danger, a fire danger and such this will bring you more peace and keep your conscience from being troubled at night.

Sometimes and more and more than before a statement of I don’t know enough about those things to give a responsible reply . Can I get back to you..

Please base your talk on views that can be verified.

This is now serious.

What are you going to do?

Carbon Tax

In Canada we have the advantage of a tax tied to a tangible commodity. The carbon tax no matter how pie in the sky it is, it’s still based on a tanagable.

Fraud not withstanding risk is better underwritten by this vehicle. So, the bubble of hard assets (oil reserves) that we are beginning to enjoy is timely for we all. Don’t waste this moment… Use it to transform ideas to near tangibles that will endure to our children’s children. 

Update

Peak oil reached by 2030.