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National Film Day, Canada

A sign displayed at a local pre owned shop in the down town of Merritt. File Photo KDG

Canada supports films

Today is national film day in Canada a number of events are encouraged for participation or consideration. We suggest. on line streaming.

Go to canadafilmday.ca for official info.

On this Day April 22 1970

First International Earth Day

Planters still a month away

May long weekend in Merritt

The conventional wisdom about planting gardens outside here at 600 meters above sea level is the long weekend in May or snow gone from Iron mountain. However some daffodils are poking up from last year in protected warmed areas.

On this Day: April 21st 1977

Annie starts on Broadway.

Meteor Shower peaking tuesday night…

October 1st 1958 NASA open for business...
File Photo KDG

On Tuesday April 20th the Lyrid shower will treat people late Tuesday night to a naked eye event.

The wide variety of astronomy events this month will be great for people looking to spend some time outside under the night sky, including families with young children, as they will not require any special equipment apart from a blanket, warm clothes and a clear sky.

Source Acuweather

Earth day shower.

Because of states of emergency may limit availability. Households in rural areas should well enjoy depending on cloud cover. Others may be creative so as not to do any thing unsafe.

Comet Atlas coming

While a telescope is required now this event should grow larger until late April.

On this Day: April 17th 1970

Apollo 13 returns to earth.

Happy Mushroom Day

Rainy weather brings mushrooms
mushroom

Stay in the dark and let people feed you crap.

Today is Mushroom Day being in the dark has its advantages however being feed crap and waiting for lightning to reproduce and get your spores out there is an acquired skill set. You be the judge.

Editors note: never eat wild mushrooms without guidance.

On this Day: April 16th 1990

Dr. Death Jack Kevorkian starts his practice.

Happy take out Day…

Canadians are being Encouraged to make Wednesdays take out day to support restaurants that are not having full service during the Virus thing.

On this Day: April 15th

Notre Dame burns in Paris.

TGIF- Public Library Closed Still…

NVIT open Monday – Thursday 10 -2 pm limits on distance.

Happy Vimy Day…

The true north strong and free…Photo KDG: And sweet….

On this Day: April 9th 1917

Canadains under Generl Arthur Currie start the Vimy Ridge attacks.

74.9 cents per liter…

The price of gasoline at the pump in downtown Merritt is down to 3 bits. this when 16,000 Air Canada workers are called back for a 4 month wage subsidy. So much for Paris I guess.

Show and shine coming File photo KDG

On this Day: April 8th 1892

Mary Pickford is born.

To under state!

Free range Turkeys out and about , poultry workers are considered at risk for the flu and qualify for free flu clinics. File Photo KDG

On this Day: April 7th 1770

William Wordsworth born.

TGIF- indelicate…

Every 28 days a demand for a sanitary device is met for about half the population.

Is it the money, did it get over looked?

Why cant that be retooled for virus face protection.

On this Day: April 3rd 2000

Microsoft antitrust judgement.

Enforcement for Corona Virus orders…

Police only to assist Public Health officers!

File photo KDG

The provincial health officer (PHO) has issued new guidelines to support compliance with orders on business closures and gatherings, under the Public Health Act. The new guidelines for municipal bylaw officers and other compliance officers give clear instruction on warnings, public education and fines – and what can be issued by whom – to make sure there is compliance with the PHO’s orders and, if necessary, they are enforced consistently throughout B.C. communities

On this Day: April 2nd 1513

Ponce de Leon makes Florida.

April Fool…

Black Bear wins dog show.

On this Day: April 1st 1973

Project Tiger begins.