Somehow, Black Friday sales have crept into Canada. Thing is, they aren't really sales, I've found. I'm in the market for a new camera. The cameras on sale are too high end for me! The one I have my eye on isn't on sale. Goggle Ads have been helpful in pointing this out for me. 😏
I am content with my camera. It's just wearing out. Aren't we all?! 😳 I shall keep looking.
We went through town to the dentist. I wanted to look at the memorial dedicated to the young man who was murdered in town. They have charged a 16-year-old girl with First Degree murder. She was charged with 2nd degree, but that was changed.
- Manslaughter: murder without intent
- 2nd degree: deliberate murder without planning
- 1st degree: homicide with planning and intent
UPDATE: Murder of Reese Stanzel
A 16-year-old has pled guilty to murdering the 15-year-old in 2024. This is a relief for many, I am sure. The small community is still shaken.
After the horrific murders in B.C., I did some research. The Tumbler Ridge shooting is already fueling trans hate in Canada. There is a Wiki page devoted to Misinformation about violence by trans people.
Despite Muskoka's Lake Effect Snow, we had precious little on the weekend. Bracebridge had 125 cm, Gravenhurst had 140 cm. The town just shut down. It took them all weekend to clear the cars and tow them to a parking lot, which I suppose they had to clear first! The main highway, #11, was just plain closed.
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| This is Gravenhurst! |
We had barely a skiff of snow.
Power is still out for upwards of 20,000 homes according to Ontario Hydro. The section in the middle is covered by Elexicon Hydro, they have 2600 homes without power. It's going to take another day or two.
Have a great week, those not digging out!
