The province is gearing up for second group vaccine distribution ” outbreak areas” .
Wear a mask in public, hand wash, distance, get to 2021.
Remain careful stay safe.
On this Day: December 17th 1892
Vogue magazine published.
Category: Public health
Early this month a person allegedly fired shots at the local police station bring the Mounties out to see what was what. The body of a young man was found between the building and a skate park. The mans body was cordoned off over night waiting for out of town investigators.
Some facts are bringing the police here to ask for understanding in the situation that may have caused a young man to make a statement with a weapon and then use it to take his life.
” We see people on the worst day of their life” is the context that the police seem to be asking for broad understanding of their role as well as the situations of others in some trouble.
The Mounties reaffirm their commitment to the general public safety of the community.
File Photo KDG
Stay safe understand….
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….
You will be able to apply online after December 18th:
On this Day: December 8th 2019
The Fist case of Covid-19 in China confirmed.
Life is deer and disease has no boundries.
Florence Nightingale the iconic WW1 nurse has her birthday associated with International Awareness Day. The day is for a number of diseases that affect internationaly. including Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
On this Day: May 12th 1593
Thomas Kyd tortured for libel.
The province is planning for a restart after Corona virus, they may be interfered with if there are outbreaks again.
Premier John Horgan has announced a plan to lift COVID-19 restrictions in phases, gradually allowing for more social and economic activity. The four-phase plan will see British Columbians transitioning to the second phase in mid-May, allowing for the implementation of several changes, including the opening of more non-essential businesses in keeping with safe operational plans and the re-opening of provincial parks for day use.
WorkSafe BC is developing new guidance documents to help employers bring workers and customers back safely.
The enhanced protocols for Phase 2 will address the following activities, services and sectors:
- Restoration of health services
- Re-scheduling elective surgery
- Medically related services:
- Dentistry, physiotherapy, registered massage therapy, and chiropractors
- Physical therapy, speech therapy, and similar services
- Retail sector
- Hair salons, barbers, and other personal service establishments
- In-person counselling
- Restaurants, cafes, and pubs (with sufficient distancing measures)
- Museums, art galleries, and libraries
- Office-based worksites
- Recreation and sports
- Parks, beaches, and outdoor spaces
- Child care
The target date for the start of Phase 3, which will include opening up of additional businesses and services, is between June and September 2020, if transmission rates remain low or in decline.
Phase 4, which would include the resumption of mass gathering like conventions or concerts, will only be achieved when the threat of COVID-19 has been significantly diminished through widespread vaccination, broad successful treatments, evidence of community immunity, or the equivalent.
For current details and updates on B.C.’s Restart Plan, please visit the province’s dedicated website.Go to
Source UBCM
Be safe
Thank you for your attebtion to our blog please be safe and kind. KDG
On this Day: May 7th 2000
Vladimir Putin becomes Russian president.
Ultraviolet water purification
Merritt BC upgraded its water process some yeas ago to one that uses ultraviolet light to kill germs. The well water in Merritt has always been well spoken of.
On this Day: May 5th 1964
Europe day is pronounced.
On this Day: May 1st 1889
May Day becomes international workers day after the Chicago Haymakers trouble.
More juice to enforce emergency programs. A,s of April 21st 2020:
Under the authority of the Emergency Program Act, the provincial government has announced new tools to support enforcement of ministerial orders. Effective immediately, police and other enforcement authorities, including bylaw officers, may issue $2,000 violation tickets for a variety of infractions, including price gouging and the reselling of essential goods (e.g. medical supplies).
Enforcement authorities may issue tickets for the violation of sections 8 (4) and (5), and section 9 of Ministerial Order 84/2020, and section 3 of Ministerial Order 115/2020. In addition to the above-noted infractions, these orders also provide the ability to ticket those who sell specified items beyond quantity limits; and, lodging operators who, at the request of the Province, do not provide accommodation for self-isolation purposes or to support essential workers.
Authorities empowered to enforce these ministerial orders and issue $2,000 violation tickets during the COVID-19 state of emergency include:
- Police officers;
- Local government bylaw officers;
- Liquor and cannabis inspectors;
- Gaming inspectors;
- Conservation officers;
- Community Safety Unit inspectors;
- Park rangers;
- Natural resource officers;
- Commercial vehicle safety officials; and,
- Sheriffs.
Enforcement authorities will be able to utilize these new tools throughout the duration of the COVID-19 provincial state of emergency. The provincial news release highlighting these changes is available on the Province of B.C. website.Go to Top
Source UBCM
On this Day: April 23rd 2005
First you tube video.
Police only to assist Public Health officers!
The provincial health officer (PHO) has issued new guidelines to support compliance with orders on business closures and gatherings, under the Public Health Act. The new guidelines for municipal bylaw officers and other compliance officers give clear instruction on warnings, public education and fines – and what can be issued by whom – to make sure there is compliance with the PHO’s orders and, if necessary, they are enforced consistently throughout B.C. communities
On this Day: April 2nd 1513
Ponce de Leon makes Florida.
What is the right social distance…
The BC government through The Union of BC Municipalities is advising its members to be in contact with the BC Center for Disease Control. They say today on the UBCM newsletter that the risk to BC people remains low. They also say that things are evolving with other levels of government.
Large gatherings
Events and Gatherings
Yesterday the province directed that all event organizers cancel any gathering larger than 250 people. The Province has shared guidance on mass gatherings to assist with the case by case assessment of the risks posed by public gatherings. Source UBCM
On this Day: March 13th 1988
The Selcan tunnel opens in Japan.
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Spring equinox
The Equinox will be on March 19th in the Kamloops Merritt area. The summer solstice will follow in circa 100 days on June 20tth 2020.
On this Day: March 12th 2003
A global warning comes from the WHO about SARS syndrome.
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