Friday, December 9th is the next local Court day scheduled for Gold River.
If you are involved in any type of proceedings as a witness or victim and would like some information as to what to expect, etc., please contact me (Kyra Fiddler) at the Nootka Sound Victim Services office at 283-7773, or email nootkasoundvs@gmail.com.
Please note that I am also available for emotional support before, during and after Court. If you are nervous or worried, please call.
Also, members of the public are always welcome to attend and watch court proceedings. Court begins at approximately 9:30am.
Just an FYI to anyone who missed out on the previous flu clinics – flu vaccines are still available by appointment through the Gold River Public Health Unit.
Please call 250-283-2626 EXT #3 to arrange an appointment or for more information.
SMART METER PETITION SIGNATURE COUNTDOWN: for Premier Christy Clark and the Legislature
COUNTDOWN: 2 DAYS UNTIL TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22
The race is on to get as many signatures on our petition as possible by November 22. John Horgan, NDP Energy Critic, will take all our signatures (online and hard copy) into the Victoria Legislature on November 24 and officially demand a halt to the Smart Meter Program.
Let’s give him the ammunition he needs with thousands more signatures! The deadline for submission of these signatures is TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd.
Please, if you haven’t already done so, SIGN OUR ONLINE PETITION(also on the sidebar on every page of this website). Also, we need to get it out on Facebook, Twitter, websites . . . Ask your friends and business associates to help with signature collection. For those who have been collecting signatures on our HARD COPY PETITIONS, NOW is the time to send them to us.
FAX, or SCAN/ E-MAIL them to Una St. Clair as soon as you possibly can.
Thank you for your efforts to learn about this issue, and be pro-active in your homes and communities. These are much appreciated, and will help all of us as the future unfolds.
Bill 23 says this…..(1) a municipality must take action when it learns of something that could be harmful to its residents. It must notify the Minister of Health or take immediate action. At its June 27 Council meeting, the City of Colwood, B.C. passed a motion to write to the Minister of Health and, due to the potential for wireless smart meters to cause harm or to compromise security, request a moratorium on mandatory installations of wireless meters. The Council also requested that concerned residents be offered safer alternatives at no cost to them.”
Concerned about smart meters? Join the growing list of BC communities who are calling for a Moratorium.
Click below and Click on Smart Meters Kit which includes letters to BC Hydro and Petition forms as well as Signs to place by your meter. www.citizensforsafetechnology.org
The Food Court at the Gold River General Store (formally Payless) is now open!
At lunch they have hot baked chicken and potato wedges, and in the deli case there are salads, sandwiches, wraps, veggies and dip, pizza pretzels and more! As well, there are also fresh pepperoni cheese sticks (made in store) and a variety of baked goods.
Pizzas, including the much loved breakfast pizza are coming soon!
You are invited to join us for a bite to eat and food for thought as we share a little bit about Kleos Open Learning and how we support grade K-12 students. Chili, desserts, and refreshments will be served throughout the evening. A short presentation will be given at 6:30pm, followed by a question and answer session. Attendees will be given a complimentary pool pass to say thank you for coming out to meet us. We look forward to meeting you on November 23rd.
White cat with grey on the top of her head was found at the Arena Monday Oct 24th.
She appears to be approximately a year old and has no tattoos. Anyone who believes this is their cat please contact Michele 250-283-7736 or email thethomsonsATcablerocketDOTcom
Cyber criminals are once again calling people in Gold River on the telephone, claiming to be from Microsoft, and offering to help solve their computer problems.
Once cybercriminals have gained a victim’s trust, they can do one or more of the following:
Trick people into installing malicious software on their computer.
Take control of a victim’s computer remotely and adjust settings in order to leave the computer vulnerable.
Request credit card information so that cyber criminals can bill for the phony services.
Microsoft will not make unsolicited phone calls to help you with your computer. If you receive a phone call like this, hang up.
All residents, agencies, businesses, and organizations across British Columbia are encouraged to take part in the largest earthquake drill in Canadian history!
The Gold River Buzz has registered and will be taking part in the drill. (well, however many of the four of us are awake at 10:20am tomorrow anyway – it is a Pro-D Day after all!)
It’s not a big deal, and won’t take up much of your time – just a great opportunity to think about things and mentally prepare for an earthquake.
Here’s the ‘Drop, Cover, and Hold On’ Drill (via ShakeOutBC):
DROP to the ground (before the earthquake drops you!)
Take COVER by getting under a sturdy desk or table, and
HOLD ON to it until the shaking stops.
At 10:20am today, take a look around where you are – think about what you would do and what might happen if an earthquake struck right now. If there isn’t a table or desk near you, cover your face and head with your arms and crouch in an inside corner of the building. Do not try to run to another room just to get under a table. The main point is to try not to move and immediately protect yourself as best as possible where you are. Earthquakes occur without any warning and may be so violent that you cannot run or crawl; you will most likely be knocked to the ground wherever you happen to be. You will never know if the initial jolt will turn out to be start of the big one. You should Drop, Cover, and Hold On immediately!
What NOT to do:
DO NOT get in a doorway! An early earthquake image from California showed a collapsed adobe home with the door frame as the only standing part. From this came our belief that a doorway is the safest place to be during an earthquake. In modern houses and buildings, doorways are no safer, and they do not protect you from flying or falling objects. Get under a table instead!
DO NOT run outside! Trying to run in an earthquake is dangerous, as the ground is moving, and you can easily fall or be injured by debris or glass. Running outside is especially dangerous, as glass, bricks, or other building components may be falling. You are much safer to stay inside and get under a table.
As with anything, practice makes perfect. Always try to be aware of your surroundings and potential hazards. And of course, now is a good time to evaluate (or prepare) your emergency kit. Visit GetPrepared.ca for more information.
Friday, December 9th is the next local Court day scheduled for Gold River.
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