Category: Social Activism


Art show for high school grads…

On this Day: April 14th 2003

Human Genome project is done.

The Federal Government is interested in making modern the fisheries act.

Webinar

File . Photo KDG

The engagement showing their plans to to make modern is by webinar and website including but not limited to below>

Measures to protect fish habitat

Dealing with fish kills and harm to habitat this preview is available on the link in the photo above.

  • Clear span bridges
  • Bridge repairs
  • Exploration
  • Decking on docks etc.
( Click for Fisheries act) Water Craft, File Photo KDG

Editors note some of the material in the above is on a professional level, useful info for other would include where and to report concerns.

Menzies lake a spring fed source lake for hatcheries in the interior of BC is the subject of protection talk by locals in Merritt at this time..

On this Day: January 8th 2004…

The ocean liner Queen Mary 2 is Christened.

Happy Human Rights Day…

Today is the International Day for human Rights, created in 1948 the day promotes 5 rights needed for human development.

Right to be a child a human right File Photo KDG

On this Day: December 10th 1948

The UN makes December 10th the Universal Day for Human Rights..

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….

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.

More than homemakers in the modern age. File Photo KDG

Womens issues highlighted

There are many issues that affect women in particular. That includes personal safety, job equity, rights etc. Women have increased the GDP of the world in recent times contributing to a better life for us all.

Women’s issues our issues

A few years ago, The Economist put forward an assessment that the increase in female employment in the advanced world “has been the main driving force of growth in the last couple of decades. Those women have contributed more to global gross domestic product (GDP) growth than have either new technologies or the new giants, China and India.

Source Globe and Mail.

Personal safety and believability

Social distancing is not only a flu term women need to be careful when it comes to personal safety and social contact. We hope that momentum for their cause will be maintained and they will be well thought of this Sunday, and every day.

On this Day: March 6th 1899

Aspirin is patented.

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.

TGIF- CPO offering support…

A downtown shop got a break a few years ago.. File photo KDG

It was good to see this change of heart demonstrated some years back. It could be said that the Community Policing office locating near this shop had a something to do with it and a change of attitude.

2026 Granite Ave Merritt BC

There still is a CPO in Merritt it is now at 2026 Granite avenue. It is more inviting then a police station and likes community involvement. The office has information on programs and often offers ways to be pro active about trouble.

Editors Note: Trouble is the addiction of the unwise…PP

On this Day: December 20th 1955

Cardiff becomes the capital of Wales.

Trees planted…

These trees didn’t grow.. Voght park, Merritt BC
File photo.

Carbon planet

All that is planted does not grow. However look at this from TD Bank.

Continuing to grow and enhance green spaces for everyone to enjoy.
Supporting the transition to a low carbon economy – with a CAD $100 billion target in low-carbon lending, financing, asset management and other programs by 2030.

Vibrant Planet

Carbon neutral bank

TD claims carbon neutral since 2010 in its operations. One of its mission statements is to ” develop colleagues and act with resect” Something that seems missing in the present social political climate.

Trying not failure

Even though the trees above failed to take effort always leaves a legacy of knowledge!

Canadian Chartered banks excellent.

The chartered bank system in Canada was in the forefront of the survival of the world banking system in the collapse of many large investment banks at the start of the great recession in the decade after the millennium turning. Lets hope they can be as productive in the carbon conflict.

Good luck.

Ethiopa Plants 350 million trees.

Ethiopians planted more than 350,000 trees in just 12 hours on Monday, the country’s minister of innovation and technology announced on Twitter. The mass-tree planting not only helps the environment, it sets a world record, the Associated Press reported.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed created the initiative to help restore Ethiopia’s landscape, which experts say is being eroded by deforestation and climate change, the AP reported.

CBS News

They had help from UN and government but its a good start.

On this Day: August 13th 1913

The first production of UK stainless steel.

BC hydro sleep at night in the heat…

The summer nights heat got you tugging comfort against air conditioning costs? Have a concern for carbon?Hydro says you can sleep in cooler by doing some things:

  • Cotton sheets, they breath.
  • Take sheets out and put them in your fridge for a while.
  • Take a cool shower.
  • Make sure your hydrated.
  • Take your mattress downstairs.

We would ceiling fans may be forcing warm air down (setting left over from the winter), don’t use or change setting. Cold water bottles or cold compress may be good to take to bed with you.

On this Day: August 8th 1991

Warsaw radio tower collapse.

New boxes ,a lot of plastic file photo

Particularly Preposterous Packaging Day.

August 7th is PPP day, while aimed at plastic lids that are hard to open it is also for shrink wrap overuse .Good luck!

On this Day: August 7th 1981

The Washington Star ceases publication.

Poverty reduction plans, BC

Three chickens in every pot
File photo KDG

Together BC

The current government wants to reduce poverty by 25 percent and child poverty by 50 percent by 2024.

The plan also incorporates previously announced policies or investments made since July 2017 that address affordability, access to education and training, inclusive employment opportunities, social inclusion, and supports for family, children and youth.

Source UBCM

The government also wants to address bus passes for the disabled as well as other things. Productivity is not mentioned in this context. Nor is dependency or self determination. Opportunity suffers some what as well!

However Kudos for the intent.

On this day: March 27th 1975

The Trans Alaska pipeline construction begins.