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On this Day: June 22 1774
The Quebec Act passed by the British.
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On this Day: June 18th 1945
Lord Haw Haw, William Joyce is charged with treason.
Life can go nuts , splurge when you can and for who you can.
The BC Government has released a paper outlining the response to climate change actions.
The Province has released BC’s draft Climate Preparedness and Adaptation Strategy designed to strengthen BC’s capacity to anticipate and respond to the impacts from climate change. The draft strategy highlights the Province’s current actions and outlines a suite of proposed actions for 2022-25 as well as six guiding principles. Actions fall under four key pathways that work to strengthen BC’s foundations, enhance community climate resilience, foster resilience of species and ecosystems, and advance a climate-ready economy and infrastructure.
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at high water 2017 File Photo KDG
On this Day: June 17th 2017
Sixty-four dead and hundreds injured in a series of wild fires in central Portugal.
Electric Bikes Health Citizens
Map, click for challenge register, two weeks left…
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On this Day: June 16th 1884
Switch back railway, Roller Coaster ride opens.
Fish or cut bait…
Otter Nicola River Merritt a good indcator of health File photo KDG 
The habitat is not ours to waste. File photo KDG 
Mallard ducks at Nicola River in Merritt BC File Photo KDG 
Broken leg Cold weather can hurt birds caught behind File Photo KDG 
700 rivers/ creeks on the trans mountain, expansion., consultation was made to address them. KDG 
Kingfisher Photo KDG 
A returning Salmon rises out of the water Nicola river Hyway 8 train bridge walking trail, Merritt BC August 12th/16 Photo KDG 
Ducks in a row,on the Nicola river , December 3rd 2013 File photo KDG 
This hawk seems relaxed around electrical fixtures. File Photo KDG 
Urban living: this Marmot takes advantage of a concrete pad for shelter. The ides of March , ground hog day, Equinox, makes for a pinning for spring. File Photo KDG 
Adult Black Bear Canada October 31 2013 
Deer crossing roads other then freeway watch for deer! File photo: KDG 
Eagle starved to death, a source says its worth 2000 dollars on black market. now in hands of CO 
Things to come this spring 
On this Day: June 15 763 BC
A solar eclipse is recorded by the Assyrians, the record is used later to adjust their timeline in history.
On this Day: June 14th 1789
The survivors of the mutiny on the bounty reach Timor.
British Columbia is just under 75 percent immunization of the adult population. That’s 75 percent that has some immunization, be sure to get your second shot to make that 75 percent solid.. The health workers are vaccinating three hundred thousand a week at this point. This puts us within about 5 percent of a strong herd immunity. When complete (à static population with that much immunization would be mostly assured that it will not take off out of control .. Here’s hoping that this continues to a point of total breaking of the virus and its demonstrative end in BC.
Nothing taken for granted…
Variants and the unknown are still a concern. For a hope going forward caution with action is being applied. Vaccination is the key at this point
Invitations coming after eight weeks.
Invitations for the second dose are coming after 8 weeks from the 1st dose and the health people are relying on bookings to insure doses for each day are enough. A letter, email, or text will be delivered to all that got their number one shot..
On this Day: June 11th 2004
Saturn’s moon Phoebe is imaged by a space vehicle.
Plan when planting and prune to a three meter gap from power limes. BC Hydro says power can jump a gap of up to 3 meters.
Three meters…
Electricity has the ability to arc across a gap from its source (the power line) and electrify objects within three metres. This can include you, the tools or ladder you’re using, and parts of the tree, leading to serious injury or even death. That’s why keeping a safe distance is always important.
Planting near power lines: BC Hydro
There are some special considerations when planting near power lines to help avoid potential issues, like the tree falling on the power line during a storm, or growing into the line.
Here are some important tips to follow before you purchase new trees or hedges for your property:
- Familiarize yourself with the various ‘zones’ when planting near electrical equipment.
- Research the height a tree or shrub will be when fully grown.
- Select a variety that won’t interfere with the electrical equipment on or near your property.
- Regularly prune trees and shrubs to keep them outside of the recommendation zones
Different trees for different space.
The three zones to be aware of before planting a new tree in your yard.
Right hight right light.
Low zone: This area extends five metres on either side of the power line. Trees planted here should have a maximum mature height of six metres or less.
Medium zone: This area extends from the edge of the low zone to a distance of 10 metres from the pole and power line. The maximum, mature height of trees in this zone should be 12 metres. Overheight trees in this zone cause the majority of outages.
Tall zone: Once you’re in an area more than 10 metres from power lines and poles, virtually any strong, healthy tree is fine to be planted in this area.
BC Hydro source
On this Day: June 10th 1955
The first separation of a virus into its parts.
Have a great weekend we hope that vaccinations, safe distance and other smart peoples care will have and exponential drive downward on Covid-19 cases going into next week.
On this Day: June 10th 2021
100th birthday of Prince Philip
( deceased)
Today is national Donald duck day in the USA. It is that way because Donald Duck was born ( so to speak ) on June 9th 1934. The cartoon character like others of Cartoonist and Entrepreneur. Walt Disney the silly duck cartoons brought a lot of relief to many people during the tough times of the 1930s.
Canadian Distant Relative, click on photo, eh…
On this Day: June 9th 1968
A national day of mourning for slayed US president John f Kennedy is declared by the US government.
Golden age of Hollywood
The Nicola Valley Community Arts Council has Judy Young at their gallery , corner of Nicola and Voght in Merritt BC. The Show will go on until June 17th at regular gallery hours.
Her show includes a black and white pencil pastel of screen actress Marlene Dietrich. One of Judy’s favorite classical actors. Marlene was a driven force in eight decades of screen. Playing with greats like Spencer Tracy and Jimmie Stewart, Marlene had a big input to what was called the Golden age of Hollywood. The painting ” one of my babies” according to Judy has a powerful effect in the demonstration of the show.
Classical movie buff come and see.
Judies show is a mixed image show about her interests and includes besides Dietrich’s some from Vancouver streets in the 50’s and old rural barns from the Nicola and much more.
On this Day June 8th 1912
Universal Studios is incorporated.
Something over 400 new cases and just braking double digit new deaths over 3 days…
Don’t gamble with your health, mitigate all the risks that you can.
On this Day: June 7th 1800
David Thompson reaches the mouth of the Saskatchewan River in Manitoba.
Kevin Griffiths
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