The Week That Was – May 17 – 21, 2021
Credit: CFJC Today
May 22, 2021 | 9:16 AM
Vern Strecheniuk
Every weekend Q101 publishes the ‘Week That Was’ highlighting some of the most interesting news stories of the week.
This week Merritt was talking about a liquor licence for Trans Mountain, a gate change at the Nicola Dam, grant funding for SD58, and vaccinations opening for youth aged 12-17.
TNRD recommends approval of liquor licence for Trans Mountain
The Thompson Nicola Regional District Board of Directors have voted 25-1 in favour of recommending approval of a liquor licence for the Trans Mountain work camp near Merritt.
Gate change at Nicola Dam – May 18, 2021
Even with the latest change, City officials are confident that were will be no overland flooding risk.
SD58 receives $1.65 million in provincial maintenance grants
Locally, School District 58 Nicola-Similkameen was successful in applying for two grants through the stream.
Vaccination appointments open for children 12-17
More than 300,000 young people between 12 and 17 years old (born in 2009 or earlier) can register and get vaccinated against COVID-19, as B.C. takes the next step to protect more people from the virus.
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