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.
Category: Fauna
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.
Plumbing and treatment of waste water contributes greatly to the health and well being of modern peoples.
In a round about way!
On this Day: March 11th 1861
The Confederate States adopt their constitution.
Leafing Through History: Exploring Fossil Plant Deposits in Western Canada.
The Nicola Naturalists Society is hosting the Kamloops Exploration Group and giving the meeting over to them evening.
[Note the change in dates – not theusual third Thursday of the month.]
Dr. Christopher West is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He has degrees in Earth Sciences and Paleobiology, including a PhD from the University of Saskatchewan. He has published research on late Paleocene and early Eocene fossil floras from the Canadian High Arctic, British Columbia, and Alberta. Dr. West’s research interests are focused on reconstructing ancient climates and ecosystems using plant fossils in order to better understand ancient forest ecosystems, and how these ancient ecosystems gave rise to the modern forest biome in North America.
NNS
Doors open at 6 lecture at 7PM
In the lecture theater NVIT top of the hill Belshaw avenue in Merritt. The naturalists say all welcome membership or donation requested. Free parking.
On this Day: March 10th 1865
Last legal female slave execution in the US.
The Christmas bird count has 120 years of world wide data at the Audubon Society . Good to our feathered friends and be especially mindful of migratory birds as they are protected.
Here are some highlights of the bird count conducted by the Nicola Naturalists Society this winter in the Merritt BC area.
- American Wigeon 74 up from 50 high
- Northern Pintail 17 up from a high of 2
- Greater White fronted Goose 1
- Northern Shoveler 1
- Peregrine Falcon 1
- American Kestrels 6 up from a high of 3
- Brown Creeper 4 up from a high of 2
- Black Capped Chickadees 96 up from a high of 58
- Steller’s Jay 38 up from a high of 37
7 teams of counters were out and had what the club called a pleasant day of counting . A notation that species counts are often effected by food supply an exceptional Douglas Fir cone drop made for a high count in Pine Siskins last year. Siskins were missed this year and joined 2 other species well below average: American Gold finch 9 ( average of 48) and Robins 1 ( average 23).
Source NNA
On this Day: March 3rd 1923
Time Magazine is published.
Wine in moderation can be a healthy thing however it is said that the health benefit is not enough to start drinking,
Embrace the positive benefits of this celebrated activity, it has been an important part of many occasions. Best of all you don’t do it alone!
On this Day: February 18th 1957
The last legal execution in New Zealand.
Oldest franchise in the BCHL
The Merritt Centennials lost out to the Coquitlam Express last night 9- 2. The team is said to be out of the playoff contention. Things started going bad in the 1st period according to reports.
The Cents opened the scoring just 1:10 into the game after Rylan Van Unen picked a pocket at the blueline, danced in and rang a shot off the post that Daniel Tkac was able to find and fire into the partially open cage to make it 1-0. The teams traded chances until the 7:47 mark when the Express started to blast back. Greg Lapointe answered to tie the game, then that seemed to open the flood gates as the Cnts didn’t have any answers for the high powered Express. Will Margel, Josh Wildauer, Wyatt Head, and Cooper Connell all added tallies to put Coquitlam up 5-1 after 1. Ryan Winter was chased from the net after the 4th goal, with Marshall coming in for relief. Shots after 1 were 14-14.
Source Merritt Centennials
Newly reorganized…
The team is said to have been reorganized for this year with few returning players. Perhaps the pressure will be off for remaining lame duck games. If there are any
However the team seems to be responsive to pressure as their most recent win was while short. Over thinking may be a dynamic here. The next game would have been February 15th in Merritt against Salmon Arm. The game is listed as if neccesary..
On this Day: February 13th 1993
James Bulger is abducted.
File photo KDG
Rose Behar reported two years ago that Telus CEO Entwistle had big plans for internet in BC including multi fixture use capacity of up to 5 household items.Entwistle said developments are already taking place in terms of preparation but that activity will be heightened by the second half of the 2019-2020 fiscal year. He further noted that the carrier plans to deploy all manner of spectrum in support of the new wireless generation, from 600MHz spectrum to 3.5GHz to mmWave spectrum.The CEO also noted he was excited about the “synergistic nature” of the fibre and 5G combination.
Two years on it is Safer Internet Day and most of us still relay on authorities and presume that internet is safe, so be happy and use that public trust wisely by staying civil and careful with the use of this service.
Read more at MobileSyrup.com: Telus expects its 5G development to ramp up by the second half of 2019-2020 fiscal year
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On this Day: February 4th 1801
John Marshall made Justice of the supreme court in the US.
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