Sometimes when we feel we are surrounded by chaos and uncertainty we fail to put things into perspective. Right now we are being forced to make great sacrifices. Imagine being forced to wear a mask, or produce a vaccine card to enter a facility . There is a howl we are living in unprecedented times. […]
Archives for 2021
by Paul Johnson
Rain this week may help to diminish the drought
Drought conditions in B.C. range from level 0 to 5, with 5 being the most severe where adverse impacts to socioeconomic or ecosystem values are almost certain. The Kettle River watershed, Salmon River watershed, as well as west and east Vancouver Island, are currently in Drought Level 5. Some smaller watersheds in the Thompson-Okanagan region […]
Thursday should be nice
School District 53
Diagnosed cases of COVID-19 increased among 5-11 year-olds in British Columbia (BC) during the first two weeks of the school year, primarily in regions with lower community vaccine coverage. The case incidence within these younger age groups peaked in late September and is now trending downward. The increase of COVID-19 cases in September […]
Hike and Bike Turkey on the loose
Other captions ? Photographer is a well known – unknown turkey An adult male turkey is called a “tom” or “gobbler,” an adult female is called a “hen,” a baby male is a “Jake,” a baby female is a “Jenny,” and a baby is named a “poult.” In the farm business, a turkey under 16 […]
Latest over the weekend Covid 19 stats
VICTORIA – As of Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, 89.2% (4,133,755) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 83.4% (3,865,096) received their second dose. In addition, 89.6% (3,877,031) of all eligible adults in B.C. have received their first dose and 84.1% (3,635,581) received their second dose. […]