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Vaccine progress…

Wheel of knowledge File Photo KDG

Health Canada talks about Vaccine progress…

On this Day: February 11th 1826

University college of London founded.

Happy National Umbrella Day…

Rain is good for mushrooms, brings them out they need no umbrella, you do!

Rain brought mushrooms on some lawns…

The essential that is underrated as necessary !

!Be good to your umbrella it is for you and deserves your respect.

On this Day: February 10th 1987

The US 25th amendment is ratified.

Art During Covid-19, NVAC, Merritt BC…

The Nicola Valley Arts Council shows art during Covid-19 …

At the corner of Nicola and Voght Wednesday though Sundays afternoons. Covid -19 restrictions apply…

Click for art therapy…

On this Day: February 9th 1964

The Beatles play the Ed Sullivan show.

File Photo KDG

School mask policies strengthened, ” Bonnie Henry”

Schooling pros know how to help kids.

The health officials say that the school is a reflection of society and teachers are experienced in dealing with issues.

On this Day: February 5th 2020

Donald Trump not impeached by Senate.

Clean coast money February 15th deadline…

Fish or cut bait File photo KDG

There is up to 3 and and a half million in funding for projects to clean up waters and coasts from the province of British Columbia.

Contracts need to in place by March 31st And beside coastal clean up an program for collecting un seas worthy craft is included..

On this Day: February 3rd 1858

Buddy Holly dies in a plane crash in Iowa.

The update for BC Covid-19 talks about rapid testing for the virus mutations. There are two variants in Canada at this time, the UK and South African. there is a belief that a third the one from Brazil is going to come here as well, this even though the government is limiting travel at this time.

More watch-full for outbreaks

On this Day: February 3rd 1916

The Canadian Parliament has a fire.

Happy Ground Hog day…

February second according to tradition is the day that creatures take a look at the prospects of plant growth for a yummy ( Tech Term) .

ground hog
. File Photo KDG

Six more weeks of winter..

The discretion of ground hogs ( official ones) can make the difference between 6 more weeks of winter and yummy-ness. There is excitement this season because of the return of Al Gore to in the US in official stus and the rejoining of the US to the Paris agreement on climate.

Scrutiny required…

Because of increased status opportunity Ground hog journalism must stay vigilant to the possibility of fake news. A lot of pressure for a small rodent to bear but we can be assured that fact checking will persist in this conflict .

Good luck ground hogs and special mention to butterflies in the the south for confirming facts and providing a control.

On this Day: February 2nd 2000

The first digital cinema in Europe.

TGIF- Last weekend for street art NVAC…

Shirley Reynolds views work of displaying artisan
at Secret Door group File Photo KDG

Secret Door group a victim of Covid-19 new gallery is available as a venue in Merritt.

The Nicola Valley Community arts council has its last weekend of a show with the City’s cooperation to showcase possible art for public places. Show ends January 31st 4PM, regular hrs.

January 29th BC Covid-19 update…

On this Day: January 29th 1936

The American Base Ball Hall of Fame gets its first honor role.

Batter up!

So long Harvey you will be missed…

Harvey Keys, truck File photo KDG

Harvey Keys has passed from this life! Harvey the handy guy was always creative and staked by the bylaw officer. According to Harvey he boned to creativity when he worked on the set of Volcano as a constructer.

Sign above did not fly with sign bylaw…

Harvey sharpened saw blades and was a great resource to his orca. However the bylaw officer sometimes disagreed. Harvey ran for city council once here but fell short of a seat.

A close source says that he passed in Edmonton a little over 2 weeks ago from complications of a heart attack. He is survived by his daughter in Red Deer Alberta.

Good bye Harvey you added something special in your time.

Harvey keys

On this Day: January 28th 1521

The Diet of Worms begins.

ICBC rate change…

On line tool available to calculate rates…

Are lawyers out out after May1st ….

Repurposed bus used for training… Wreakmaster towing course. File Photo KDG

20 percent rate increase coming ,there is an online tool to calculate your rate. Also and enhanced refund is coming to spme…

On this Day: January 27th 1973

Vietnam war ends with the Paris peace accord.

Covid-19 BC 10 note worthy reactions tp vaccine…

Eight per thousand vaccine reactions according to Dr. Henry. :” more then expected”…

On this Day: January 26th 1870

Virginia rejoins the US.

TGIF-RCMP unionization…

The UBCM is preparing for a union being a part of the RCMP future. The force has had trouble with the mixing of male female members and other issues relating to management problems. The force is at this time not a civil police force but retains much of its para military tone. However the BC government is concerned over the costs involved in wage parity and and salary demands that are thought to go with unionization.

A peace officer talks to a citizen. File Photo KDG click to see wage parity possibilities UBCM

On this Day: January 22nd 1973

Roe verses Wade court decision.