You are presumed to be honest and responsible without evidence to the contrary beyond a reasonable doubt… on the balance of probablilties you are justified by 51 % likelyhood.
The local Coopers store here in Merritt has limits on buying items, two of a food type. ” we have had trouble getting trucks” , “we will have trucks on Friday this week.” “Its just that they have been being over used elsewhere”
The public library and swimming pool joined in on closure to help virus concerns this week. The library has no return date posted ,a source at the pool says ” one month”.
Buds are comeing out on trees about Garcia street and a demonstrated strength in the sun makeing some hope for an end to the seasonal flu season.
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
The Vancouver rendition of the winter Olympics is ten years on. The organizers of the event built on the success of the Worlds fair from 86 and the stability of the Gordon Campbell government to have one of the most successful winter Olympics ever.
Star of the show File photo KDG
BC the best place on Earth
BC is a stable vibrant place to live it has one of the lowest death rates in Canada and quality of life is known around the world .
Amor De Cosmos
The second premier of BC was William A Smith who changed his name to lover of the universe. He was also a member of parliament for Victoria and wanted to head of the executive of both the province and country. He was considered to be an iconoclastic personality and set a reputation for the province to be a place of eccentric leaders. He also earned the credit for being the Father of BCs confederation when it joined Canada in 1871.
The label of eccentric was broken in the dialogue of the press with the election of the Vancouver mayor Gordon Campbell as the BC Premier, it has remained that way since
Vancouver a successful city . Photo KDG
Illegal blockade’s
We hope that the unfortunate use of illegal blockades this week is a wake up not to squander BCs leadership in stability and quality of life (Peace) .
Dr Kerridge gives a talk on bats at local college
File photo KDG
Thursday January 16th 2019 the Nicola Naturalists start off their 2020 schedule with a presentation on bats by Paul Mozin.
Paul Mozin is a biologist with the Nicola Watershed Stewardship and Fisheries Authority (Scw’exmx Tribal Council). This group has undertaken an ambitious project to inventory and monitor the bat species in the Nicola Valley. Paul will be presenting the results from last year’s bat inventory, some background on endangered bat species in the Nicola Valley and some actions their group has taken this year. Come and learn more about these important but poorly understood citizens of the night.
This pollard part of an infrastructure program was struck by a vehicle Photo KDG
Hey those things that protect buildings from run away vehicles have a double life , this one has a let down from the sidewalk giving slope to a miscreant car tire. Be car aware when driving. Watch for idiot traps.
Coordinated with the Audubon’s annual count the Nicola Naturalists will be out this coming Sunday.
You don’t have to be an expert birder to participate in Christmas Bird Counts. Participants spend all or part of the day in a group covering a specific section of the 22-km diameter count circle. It is a great way to get to know the local winter birds and contribute to the world’s longest-running citizen science project. For more details on the Merritt CBC keep checking this website or contact nicolanaturalists@gmail.com
Power pole replaced on Merritt . The activity saw a marked power pole replaced crews have a time frame to respond as well and need cooperation. File Photo KDG
BC Hydro is promoting emergency kits for your home this winter. Most authorities say you should have enough to last a number of days. (hopefully with in responders time frame).
Mike Farnsworth is saying he wants a levy on 911 for cellphones.
UBCM’s support is based in part on an understanding that revenue generated through a CAL would not go to provincial general revenue. Instead, a governance entity would be established to manage revenue distribution. This is generally consistent with past UBCM policy seeking the establishment of an independent body for 911 CAL revenue administration.
Source ubcm
There have been meetings about the levy and the government has sent a MLA to look into high costs of cell use in Canada.
Service gaps an issue…
The government is concerned about overall 911 service. If you have a concern don’t call 911 as it is an emergency number. Talk to your MLA.
First Nations flu clinics are starting Friday. The major public clinic in Merritt is at the Civic center on Mamette avenue 9:AM to 4PM Monday November 4rth. Bring your care card. There are 3 other listed flu shot clinics in Merritt according to immunize BC:
Nicola Valley Hospital and health center December 2nd 9-4 by appointment.
Pharma save 1:54 October to April while open.
Extra Foods Pharmacy drop in when open.
Remember Herd immunity for t you healthy ones.
Trick or Treatment
Photo KDG
On this Day: October 31st 1923
Marble Canyon Austrailia starts the countup of 160 consecutive days of 100 degrees Farhenheit temperatures.
The mandatory reporting rules went from a thousand dollars to ten thousand for a minor car accident in response to a UBCM 2017 resolution and the provincial budget in BC.
To lessen delays and waiting.
The provincial government has amended its rules around mandatory police reporting of minor collisions. This move responds to a resolution (B83) endorsed by the UBCM membership at the 2017 convention. The updated Motor Vehicle Act Regulations increase the mandatory reporting threshold for property-damage-only (PDO) collisions from $1,000 to $10,000.
Any one hurt requiring medical attention is not a minor accident.
Editors note: To use insurance you need to report to your agent and you may not have the advantage of a police report for fault. Be careful failing to remain at and accident ( more then 10,000 dollars) or injuries is a serious criminal code offence. On advice leaving your name and phone number may be prudent in any case.
Add note: Premier Horgan of BC was in town today at the Keklui café to meet the public.
On this Day: March 20th 1883
The Paris convention on protection of industrial property.
The government is looking for a committee person to deal with railway accidents. they wish to accomplish two things:
Stop train traffic collisions
To deal with trespassing that leads to injuries.
Trains still relevant…
There are somewhere around 100 train related deaths per year in Canada. Some crossings are only marked with signs and not lights be aware always but particularly at night.
The Trans Mountain bunch have repaired the trail that they maintain near their Burnaby South oil infrastructure. The reality is often people have to live next to industry and we say thanks to those that are in that sacrifice. We appreciate the fact that they are often the alarm when things are out of control and that they have made a trade off ( we hope with empowered choice) .
A long-time stream keeper and neighbour of the Burnaby Terminal expressed appreciation for Trans Mountain’s trail restoration work and riparian habitat enhancements. Regularly used by the local community, the neighbours noticed and appreciated the trail repairs.
Source Trans Mountain.
An installation of a cell phone transponder.
File Photo KDG
Cell phones, hydro power, fuel all need infrastructure and it sometimes comes with a potential cost of enjoyment. However the law maintains the right of quiet enjoyment of private property at the level that owners have when acquiring it. Good luck and thanks to those that can…
Kevin Griffiths
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