Category: War and conflict


TGIF- Thanks to all near infrastructure…

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January 18, 2019
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Green energy project has address. File Photo KDG

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…

On this Day: January 18th 1967

The Boston Strangler goes to Jail.

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Time person of the year 2016

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December 13, 2018

Divided States of America

Donald J. Trump by the electoral collage. USA

Time life chooses the news maker of the year at about this time without judgement on Merit however the fact that the person was a dominant newsmaker makes it worth documenting. Trumps claim to fame relies partly on being a disrupter, he ended two dynasties and promised to “drain the swamp” it certainly seems to fill Times criteria for Newsmaker. 

Start of his term.

It’s hard to measure the scale of his disruption. This real estate baron and casino owner turned reality-TV star and provocateur—never a day spent in public office, never a debt owed to any interest besides his own—now surveys the smoking ruin of a vast political edifice that once housed parties, pundits, donors, pollsters, all those who did not see him coming or take him seriously. Out of this reckoning, Trump is poised to preside, for better or worse.

Time life 

Time Life 90th

 Donald Trump made 2016 POY as its ninetieth subject. Jamel Khashoggi still missing Washington post Journalist  and 2018 featured newsmaker has the dubious distinction of being Times first dead POY. Today the United States Senate, December 13th 2018 voted to end support for the Saudi led war in Yemen probably a direct result of Trumps and the Khashoggi dynamic.

Good Luck and peace with healing.

We hope that the effect of the media on this situation will bring positive results from this tension.. PP America first.




On this Day: December 13th 1982

North Yemen Earthquake kills over 2000.

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TGIF- 100 years since the armistice, Sunday …

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November 9, 2018

Army Cadets

Global war

70 million people were active for the 4-year conflict that was the First World War. & million military and 9 Million civilian deaths as well as an incubation for a global flu epidemic that took 30 million in 1919. Truly an apocalypse, a lesson to be remembered.

It’s like a lusting to destroy the joy of youth.

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Cadet annual inspection Major Head, reviewing officer File Photo KDG

Grief masked by vainglory!

Norgaard flag

The flag the flies atop the hill entering Merritt from the west hyway 8, it is kept by the ready-mix company that owns the land and gravel pit. File Photo KDG

Lest we forget 100 years.

Forget how to live peaceful, joyful, happy life’s and preserve the youth which is us… nail

On this Day: November 9th, 2016

Donald Trump is elected US president.

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Trans mountain pipe politics

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August 30, 2018

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broken sign no contract….
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A number of combined court cases against the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion prevailed against the enterprises expansion project today in the Federal Court of Appeals. The judgement in part days agreed that there was not proper consultation with all stakeholders. As well as some oversights in routing is alleged.
This opens the possibly of the government going to the Supreme court to assert its right about the work bein in the national interest. We can probably expect some walk on scrutiny of the route in anticipation of more consultation before the next round of court. Or the possibility of the NEB having the concerns addressed and approving the project for the 3rd time. This is most politically sensitive to the next federal election and a decision before the construction season begins in the spring and the principle of good faith gets it of the ballot.
The next election would be the third government to be elected by a majority with a platform for the expansion. That’s a lot of consultation. Maybe MPs don’t speak the same language as stakeholders. PP
PS: With pot coming legal maybe nothing will matter to anyone by the next Federal election.

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On this Day: August 30th 1835

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia is founded.

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TGIF- Remember

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November 10, 2017

The peace must be won as well as the fighting .Duty is for both.

On this Day: November 10th 1917

The battle for  Passchendael  by Canadian  troops ends.

 

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TGIF -Hill 70 battle ends 1917

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August 25, 2017

Still waters are great..
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Canada 150

World War 1 Hill 70 battle is over today in 1917, dead included soldiers from the interior of BC, For  Sale.

On this Day: August 25th 2012

Voyager 1 goes interstellar, the first man-made object to do that.

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Keep it straight and true…. Keep your credibility…

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April 4, 2017

 

Missed out on April 1st
File Photo KDG

April 1st is come and gone. If you missed out on the  West Jet name change or a local talent here is a file photo of me to stick with you so as not to get caught next year.

West Jets April fools go back to 2008 here is a sample of one from 2013: Harmless!

https://blog.westjet.com/a-comprehensive-history-of-westjet-april-fools-jokes-2/

Does anyone know if the NHL Olympic thing is legit…

 

On this Day: April 4rth 1800

The First Symphony premiers under the leadership of Beethoven, in Vienna.

 

 

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Two dollars to love an animal

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July 21, 2016

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Two dollars for pet ears from the SPCA Photo KDG

At the Shell Station next Starbucks this morning this lady was on her way to a family reunion in Alberta. When asked about her glasses she said that they came from a generic store and that the ears were a 2 dollar donation to the SPCA. “Did she have another reason to be at the SPCA,” “no I would do serious harm to someone if I worked there” was her reply.

BC SPCA’s Wild ARC treats almost 3,000 injured and orphaned wild animals each year. Staff & volunteers work tirelessly to treat and rehabilitate each patient for their release back into the wild.

Source: BC SPCA’s Wild ARC treats almost 3,000 injured and orphaned wild animals each year. Staff & volunteers work tirelessly to treat and rehabilitate each patient for their release back into the wild.
The SPCA is noted to be a dream employer( and has more then 400 employees in the province working in over 40 locations.
They say that if a job does not suit you:

Our hiring philosophy goes beyond filling positions – we are interested in finding people who want to make a difference and want to work with people who share their passion. If you are interested in joining our team, explore our current openings and be sure to check back for new job postings if there are no positions that suit you today.

The organization is accredited by image Canada.

On this day: July 21st 1949

The North Atlantic Treaty is ratified in the US.

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150 years, July 1st 2017

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May 12, 2016

Next year will be one hundred and fifty years of confederation of our country. The country was privileged to benefit from the rule of law and process to bring willing participants into the fold.

Beaver hole

Beaver hole

To get into the nation a legislature debated the merits and passed a law. Then an agreement was signed and ratified by the populace.

Canadian Beaver File Photo KDG

Canadian Beaver
File Photo KDG

Since the early 1980s the process to admit or change the structure of Canada has matured and been made very stable. The constitution act  once enacted has reflected a sense of closure to the age and deportment of a mature nation, and next year on July 1st there will be an opportunity to appreciate that. To accept that closure and permanence. Perhaps to be thankful that people can rest from nation building into a life that enjoys the peace and security that it affords.

Lunch for the national symbol File Photo KDG

Lunch for the national symbol
File Photo KDG

A year and a couple of months will go fast and forethought on how and with who you will acknowledge our good fortune. It came from a lot of work. It will be an opportunity for one of those ” moments in time” that comes rarely to individuals.
Until then, peace, order and good government to you and yours and especially its recent demonstration in Fort McMurray.

Kudos to all involved.

On this day: May 12th 1870

Manitoba is legislated into existence in Canada.

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TGIF- Carbon sink

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April 29, 2016

Fish pond, backyard File photo KDG

Fish pond, backyard
File photo KDG

If you have the luxury of a back yard here’s a carbon sink you may want to try.

Professor Downing found that constructed ponds and lakes on farmland in the United States bury carbon at a much higher rate than expected; as much as 20-50 times the rate at which trees trap carbon. In addition, ponds were found to take up carbon at a higher rate than larger lakes.

“Aquatic ecosystems play a disproportionately large role in the global carbon budget,” Downing said. “Despite being overlooked in the past, it’s small bodies of water that are important because they take up carbon at a high rate and there are more of them than previously thought. The combined effect is that farm ponds could be burying as much carbon as the world’s oceans, each year.” source Science Daily…Iowa State University

Editors note: consult with your insurance agent before hand.

On this Day: April 29th 1997
The chemical weapons ban of 1993 comes into force.

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Budget day

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March 22, 2016

 

Dan Albas MP Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola Photo: KDG

Dan Albas MP
Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola
Photo: KDG

Budget from an opposition side of the house…

An action plan is the same as a budget it just expresses the activity in dollars and cents.

The first action plan of a strongly mandated new government comes down today, expressed in dollars and cents the closing of some offices and the change of direction discussed in the recent election including…..

Refugees

Pot

Deficit funding

Infrastructure spending

Global warming intervention

ETC:

 

On this day: March 22 1987

Born: murdered environmentalist Jairo Moro Sandoval.

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International and Canadian films coming together…

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January 28, 2016

Images of crushed people that tried still resonate. Photo KDG

Images of crushed people that tried still resonate.
Photo KDG

The Nicola Valley Film Society is having a film that is claiming a continuity of value for Canadian and international films. The film Phoenix will be shown on February 22 2016 at the local community college lecture theater. Showing starts at 7:00 free parking and no food or drink in the theater. Five dollar admission with a 2 dollar season membership.
Lots of notice for you planners….
Human drama at its ugly self…
NVIT is a the top of the hill,at the Eagles Perch campus, Merritt,4155 Belshaw Avenue.
The trailer is available at:https://nicolavalleyfilmsociety.wordpress.com/

 

On this day: January 28th 1915

The United States creates a separate Coast Guard.

 

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