To the seasons of life
There have been 301 more cases of Covid-19 in the province in the 24 hrs prior to Doctor Bonnie Henrys report on Monday. There were 31 more deaths over the 3 day reporting period.
The American Civil Liberties Union founded.
White Christmas 2020, somebodies weather gives us ours.
Cyclone Tracy hits Australia.
Remain careful stay safe.
Vogue magazine published.
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.
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:
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
Thank you for your attebtion to our blog please be safe and kind. KDG
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.
Crimea Russian Accession Treaty signed.
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.
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 Selcan tunnel opens in Japan.
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.
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 .
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
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) .
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.
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.
UAE have elections for the first time.
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
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 membership gets you 20 percent off on kits. Most big box stores also have the makings of a good kit.
Hey Merit what do you say?
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