To the seasons of life
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The Nicola Valley film society is having its November Film titled The Children Act on November 19th at the NVIT lecture theatre top of the Hill Belshaw avenue in Merritt.
The Society is in its 14th year presenting TIFF international independent films in Merritt, Cathy Star president.
Medical consent is the issue in the film.
On this Day: November 2nd 1984
The first women executed in the US since 1962
Frank Ritcey is the Provincial Coordinator for WildSafeBC, based in Kamloops. In this presentation he will focus on the public perception of charismatic mega-fauna vs. bugs and snakes, and the challenges in trying to promote the preservation of some of the ‘lower’ creatures on the public’s list of what is important. Expect some pretty cool videos of both the charismatic mega-fauna and some of Frank’s favourite “less desirable” species. Frank was raised in the wilds of Wells Gray Park by his pioneering mother, Clara Ritcey, and Park Biologist father Ralph Ritcey. His love of nature has been with him his whole life and he still spends much time filming and studying nature. Frank often contributes to CBC’s popular North by Northwest show.
The local naturalists society is having there monthly meeting on Thursday, November 15th 2018, NVIT, top of the hill Belshaw avenue in Merritt.
Free parking, no food and drink in lecture theater. All welcome membership or donations available.
Adult Black Bear Canada October 31 2013 File Photo KDG
On this Day: October 31st 2011
Human population reach’s 7 billion
The regulation of use and sale is in effect for pot today with one official store in Kamloops BC.
Provincially, control over the sale, supply and possession of non-medical cannabis is established through the Cannabis Control and Licensing Act. The Cannabis Distribution Act establishes the provincial government’s role as the lone wholesale distributor of non-medical cannabis in BC. In preparation for legalization, the provincial government, on October 5, 2018, released new and amended regulations for BC’s legalized non-medical cannabis system. Notable regulatory changes include:
A maximum possession limit of 1,000 grams for non-public places (e.g. at home);
Prohibiting smoking and vaping within six metres of doorways, windows, air intakes of public buildings, bus stops, or bus shelters;
Permitting indoor consumption of cannabis in certain public places (e.g. hotel rooms (if permitted), designated rooms in hospitals, assisted living facilities and retirement homes);
Allowing consumption of cannabis in recreational vehicles and trailers if they are parked where camping is permitted and being used as a private residence;
Exemptions for the consumption of medical cannabis on school property, buses, trains and boats;
Prohibiting the operation of a cannabis delivery service;
Finalizing violation ticket fines — $230 for smoking cannabis in a prohibited area, and $58 for vaping in a prohibited area;
Applying the 7% PST to all cannabis sales (medical and non-medical), in addition to the GST, federal excise tax and 15% wholesale mark-up issued by the LDB.
On this Day October 17th 1817
King Seti 1′ tomb is found
The Merritt BC arts council presents Wild October 11th – November 4rth 2018 at the Olde Court house gallery…
The Nicola Valley Arts Council: now has nine community groups in its membership:
Canadian Country Music Heritage Society
Laureate Gamma Psi
Love to Dance Academy
Merritt Community Choir
Merritt Legion #096
Merritt Senior Citizens
Nicola Valley Film Society’
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On this day: October 12th 2017
The United states says it will leave UNESCO.
The mission of World Animal Day, is “To raise the status of animals in order to improve welfare standards around the globe. Building the celebration of World Animal Day unites the animal welfare movement, mobilising it into a global force to make the world a better place for all animals. It’s celebrated in different ways in every country, irrespective of nationality, religion, faith or political ideology. Through increased awareness and education we can create a world where animals are always recognised as sentient beings and full regard is always paid to their welfare source wikipedia
Today October 4th is World Animal Day. In Canada, there are many organizations that promote the welfare of animals, one being the protection: World animal protection .
“end their pain and suffering” is a clarion call to those that care. We demonstrate what we are by the way we treat those in our power. so today think about those that are in your reach. In BC a fire season this summer may have had a negative effect on creatures and not withstanding the habituation of bears you can make a small difference in birds and small creatures habitat , standing against poaching and exotic pet trade and escape as well as many other points of action..
On this Day: October 4th 1963
Hurricane Flora kills 6000 in the Caribbean.
Alan Burger and a speaker discuss a presentation, Nicola Naturalists, Merritt BC ,Ca
File Photo KDG
The local Merritt Naturalists are having a presentation on the ecology of bats for their October regular meeting.
Wind turbines generate emission-free electricity. Bats are a sensitive wildlife that can often get killed by wind turbines. This presentation provides insights into the impacts of wind turbines on bats, reviews information on bats in BC, presents the methods for detecting and identifying bat species using echolocation call analysis, and lastly reviews the bat acoustical monitoring program at the future Mount Mabel Wind Project (30 km north of Merritt). Martin Ince, founder and president of MKI Wind Energy and the proponent of the Mount Mabel Wind Project, has been working in the wind-energy industry for over 17 years, as a consultant across Canada and most recently as a wind-project developer in BC.
Meeting time is 7:PM, at the NVIT lecture theater top of the hill on Belshaw avenue, Merritt, BC, Ca. Free parking, no food or drinks in the theater, membership available at the meeting.
On this Day: October 17th 1817
Seti 1’s tomb is found:
On this Day: September 26th 1789
The first cabinet is appointed by the first US president. George Washington.
Deer crossing roads other then freeway watch for deer! File photo: KDG
Take care to be seen as a person and not game Deer hunting season continues to November. Dates are subject to change rely on guides and authorities.
There are different dates for different management areas.
On this Day: September 19th 2010
The Deep Water Horizon blow out oil well is sealed.
Alan Burger and a speaker discuss a presentation, Nicola Naturalists, Merritt BC ,Ca File Photo KDG
The Nicola Valley Naturalists are having their AGM and members picture evening on Thursday September 13th.
Evening meetings of the Nicola Naturalist Society are held at 7PM, usually on the third Thursday of the month, in the Lecture Theatre of NVIT (Nicola Valley Institute of Technology) on Belshaw Road, Merritt. Our evening meetings are free to….
The AGM is at the NVIT lecture hall top of the hill Belshaw avenue in Merritt. Free parking no food or beverages in the theater.
All welcome membership or donation requested.
Editors note: The Room changed this AM to NVIT UO 0001, directions are at the entrance of the school..
On this day for the Nicola Naturalists June 26th 2010:
In glorious sunny weather, the new Nicola Naturalist Society held its first field excursion on Saturday 26 June. Nineteen people turned out to go birding and botanizing, including four visiting naturalists from the U.K. The group explored three areas in … read more
On this Day: September 12th 1959
The first scheduled colour television program , Bonanza is aired,
The BC municipal politicians have added a 4 hr session to their convention on September 10th. Called the Greyhound session it is to address the announcement of a loss of service and access to BC communities after the Greyhound company announced withdrawal of service on November 1st 2018.
The transit service in BC gives service within communities’ but the service between communities has been a more or less monopoly with Greyhound. The service is not well taken in some remote areas and Greyhound is claiming it is not able to make a profit with the obligation of service to small market towns.
We in the small town of Merritt have a handy dart service for medical appointments in larger neighbouring communities’ like Kamloops and Kelowna, it may be the only option come November.
A motion spot is also on the agenda for the policy meeting regarding bus service.
On th9is Day: August 16th 1930
Fiddlesticks a colour cartoon is released.
Water flows by in every life time. File: Photo KDG
Summer is here the beach’s are clear? We enjoy a good public works regime in Canada and are spared somethings however we are reminded about the transportability of plastics by those that run into it when trying to enjoy life.
The provincial government is bringing in Recycle BC to deal with recycling They are having consultations on material specific efforts. It remains in the power of every individual to be responsible with consumerism !
consultation The consultations will be on going until September 8th.
On this Day: July 24th 1963
The Bluenose 11 is launched in Nova Scotia Canada.
Ambulance call, file photo KDG
Tuesdays , June 5th-26th, at the multi-purpose room, Merritt Public library, 1691 Garcia street, 6-7 PM. Jim Stewart will host a dialogue on health around the book by DR. Michael Gregor , How not to Die. An instant New York Times best seller.
Open discussion or questions.
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On this Day: June 6th 1892
Donald Duncan Sr born, made the yo yo a commercial success, inspiration for National Yoyo day in the US.
The big bike was in Merritt this week raising awareness to the Heart health.
Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC and Yukon, Big Bike drive. File Photo KDG
On this Day: June 1st 1988
The intermediate range nuclear weapons limitation treaty signed in
1987 comes into effect.
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