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 safety
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….
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.
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.
On this Day March 18th 2014
Crimea Russian Accession Treaty signed.
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.
2010 winter olympics
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.
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
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) .
On this Day: February 25th 1954
Gamal Nassar become premier of Egypt.
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.
NNS
Free parking at NVIT, no concessions consumed in the theater, membership or donation requested.
On this Day: January 2nd 1976
The gale of 76 kills nearly 90 people.
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.
On this Day: December 18 2006
UAE have elections for the first time.
Counting birds this Sunday…
File photo KDG
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
Source NNS
On this Day: December 11th 1962
Last criminal execution in Canada.
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).
BCAA 20 percent discount.
BCAA membership gets you 20 percent off on kits. Most big box stores also have the makings of a good kit.
On this Day: December 5th 1952
Great Smog of London
File photo KDG
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.
On this Day: November 22nd 1968
The Beatles release the white album.
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.
On this Day: October 31st 1923
Marble Canyon Austrailia starts the countup of 160 consecutive days of 100 degrees Farhenheit temperatures.
Kevin Griffiths
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