Archives for August 8, 2020

I try to talk to a lot of people to see where the mindset is.

Three questions…. we are making some progress on Covid 19 but more and more I hear we are on the edge of the 2nd wave….

1. more masks ( ala BC Transit, Walmart ? )
2. full back to school – will never happen !!
3. a vaccine is years away based on history

So without second guessing your answers…

1. Will more Canadians wear masks October 1st?
2. Will students in BC be back in classes same date?
3. Will any country start to vaccinate this year?

Over 5 million illegal cigarettes seized in 2019-20

VICTORIA – More than five million illegal cigarettes were taken off the street last year.

This saves the Province $1.4 million in potential taxation revenue loss, revenue that could be put toward the services and programs that British Columbians rely on, including health care, infrastructure and education.

The illegal tobacco was seized during undercover investigations conducted with local law enforcement agencies. The Ministry of Finance’s Consumer Taxation Audit Branch also regularly inspects retail outlets to ensure retailers are not selling contraband products.

Surrey, Vancouver and Kelowna top the list for amounts of tobacco seized during operations:

* Surrey: approximately 3.6 million cigarettes

* Vancouver: approximately 1.6 million cigarettes

* Kelowna: approximately 82,000 cigarettes

The Province strictly regulates the sale, purchase, possession and transportation of tobacco. Contraband tobacco includes products that are not properly stamped or marked, or legal products that are purchased and sold illegally.

Contraband tobacco can get into the hands of people under the age of 19 and can contribute to increased criminal activities, such as organized crime and drug and gun trafficking. A loss of tax revenue due to illegal tobacco means reduced funding for government programs.

 

Obituary for the late

Irene Constance Miller (nee Breach)
May 29, 1945 – August 6, 2020

After a lengthy battle with dementia, Irene has gone home to be with her Lord and Saviour.

Irene was predeceased by her parents William Henry Breach, Daisy Ada Breach and sister Joan Ainsley Beall.

Irene is survived by husband Garry Laing Miller of 56 years; sons David Garry Miller, Mark Edward (Tina Miller), Robert James (Trish Miller) and Timothy William Miller. Irene is also survived by her brother William Allen Breach.

Grand children from Mark & Tina: Rylan Kendall Miller, Courtney Mark & Dalyce Miller, Jared Daniel & Kimberly Miller, Justin Henry Miller, Chantelle Rene Miller and Hannah Victoria Katerina Miller. Grandchildren from Tim: Shaun Filby and Madison Miller.

Irene loved to camp and spent 13 yrs. full time RVing between MB and BC. Irene was a member of the Oliver Alliance Church and enjoyed fellowshipping there. Irene has always enjoyed volunteering in church with kids clubs.

Thanks to management and staff at the Mariposa Garden Care Facility for the care given to Irene.

Donations accepted for the Alzheimer Society. Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com

 

Intruder

I heard the sounds of an intruder in our apartment. In the half-light of the early morning I arose to spy out the situation. Sure enough. He was there. How dare he invade our home! What right did he have to help himself to whatever fancied his taste? I will put a stop to this.

Stealthily, with weapon in hand, I crept into position. He has to be taken by surprise. I must not be detected as I move in on him. But he has sensed my approach and is trying to escape. If he escapes he’ll bring his friends and relatives next time. There is frantic pursuit. I swing, but the blow misses. Another swing and he is stunned and writhing on the floor. A final blow and I have killed the fly.

Briefly I pause to reflect. What did he do to deserve capital punishment? Well, they are enemies to our physical health and well-being. Disinfectants, antibiotics and handwashing are meant to kill invaders too. Am I just as intent on enemies to my spiritual health and well-being? Ouch!

Henry Wiebe

 

“God knows there have always been stupid people in the world, and plenty of nasty people too. But rarely has stupidity been so nasty, or nastiness so stupid.

Trump makes RM Nixon look trustworthy and GW Bush look smart.”

British writer Nate White

  – London Daily News

Friday – 5:56 pm – Report of smoke near Tuc-el-nuit Lake – turned out to be a campfire at a lakeside facility

Saturday – 12:46 am Oliver Fire Department called to assist the RCMP in an incident on OIB land – just off Nkmip Rd. The situation resolved itself and volunteers returned to quarters.