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Happy Census Day, May 11th 2021…

Get counted your town gets
hospital funding from it.
File Photo KDG

All stats are based on May 11th date..

You should have gotten your 2021Census form by now, the worker would have placed on your door or mail box. The kit has a 16 digit number for a User name and you can use it to go on line and fill out the form. When the basic data is entered in the program it will ask you to continue or create a password .,If you create a password you can come back until the 18th of May if not it will be submitted as is.

Every five years the law says we need to be counted ( for transfers from government ) Stats Canada , demographics and other bean counting activities. One of the uses of census is the ability to put statistics in context with other relative numbers, so they make some kind of realistic understanding. Like below.

Covid-19 update

Total cases 5/6 2021

Thursday TC 132,925 Monday 5/10/2021 136,100

Recovered 5/6/2021

Thursday TR 131,925, Monday 5/10/2021, 134,478

Death Rate 1.19 percent

Thursday percentage 1.20% Monday 5 /10/201 1.19%

Another slight drop in the death rate…

BC Health Covid-19 update…

On this Day: May 11th1998

India conducts three atomic weapons tests.

Mercy! where is the social justice in weapons testing?

Covid -19 update..

Still waters run deep File photo KDG Click for data

Vaccinated in Canada Apr 25th 2021

One Dose 29.3 percent, fully vaccinated 2.7 percent.

British Columbia Covid-19

Total Cases

There was 121,751 Thursday. April 22nd 2021- and 123,758 On Monday April 26th2021…dinner time

Recovery

There were 120,205 , Thursday April 22 2021l 122,758, Monday the 26th at dinner time

Fatality 1.27 % Thursday, 1.26 % Monday dinner time.

Slight drop over weekend of one percent…

On this Day: April 27th

First computer mouse.

TGIF-BC budget presentation…

Heads up for the place we live…

Pandemic, environment social issues stronger BC accounted for.

A returning Salmon rises out of the water at the
Nicola river Hyway 8 train bridge walking trail,
Merritt BC August 12th/16 Photo KDG

Nine on nearly 100 billion borrowed in continuing state of emergency

The budget has a number of provisions for he displacement of people to the longest state of emergency in our history.

On this Day: April 23rd 1947

Last president of the Commonwealth of the Philippines

BC Covid- 19 update, April 19th 2021…

Hospital demand up ” more challenging “…

The Nicola Valley still enjoys the close proximity of a small hospital with a full Lab File Photo KDG

On this Day: April 20th 295

Eighth recorded visit of Halley’s comet.

TGIF- WHO me batty…

The World Health Organization still deals in generalities with first cases of virus infections unless someone has specifics. without speculation to bring forward. Like the Recess monkey for aids its will settle somewhere! So be careful with nature and environment and in all dealing and don’t let the sun go down on your wrath.

Dr Kerridge gives a talk on bats at local college File Photo KDG

2013 presentation on bats in the eco system Merritt BC ,Click for more…

However the shine has gone off bat boxes in Merritt as Norm Hanson and is pal Paul Wit two local retired elders are building nest boxes for blue birds instead. Norm a member of the local naturalist society and aa professional forester had been in agreement that bats were a bonus to the eco system here . This is without saying and demonstrates how fickle and reaching is the quest for resolving the mysteries of natural ecology is.

On this Day: April 9th 1967

First flight of the Boeing 737.

Pet tags to UBCM members..

The UBCM is offering pet tags to its members for 2022.

Watch dog watching File Photo KDG

World has 900 million dogs

The population of the worlds dogs is about 900 million, free range dogs are hard to estimate making the 900 million estimate soft.

Dogs are widely considered to be man’s best friend having been the first species to be domesticated by man. Although around the world many families keep dogs as pets, the majority of the world’s dogs are free-range. In 2012, the total population of dogs in the world was estimated to be about 525 million; today that number is estimated to be at 900 million. Establishing the precise number of dogs in the world is challenging attributable to the free-ranging dogs roaming the streets and neighborhoods around the globe.

World atlas

The city of Merritt has about 8 thousand people and an off leash dog park…

In Merritt, you may have up to two (2) dogs, and up to (2) two cats per residence (a residence includes any secondary suite).  Bylaw Services may, upon request, allow an owner to have more than two (2) dogs in exceptional circumstances.

If you live in an area zoned Agricultural, you may keep livestock, fur-bearing animals or poultry.

Licences

The City of Merritt requires that all dogs hold a valid licence. Licences may be purchased through our official licensing partner, DocuPet, online at www.merritt.docupet.com.

Dog licenses no longer expire on January 1st; licenses will now expire 365 days after the initial purchase date. Dog licence tags must be affixed to their collar and visible at all times.

In addition to your pet’s official licence, DocuPet also provides:

  • Full access to the HomeSafe™ 24/7 lost pet service
  • A selection of over 160 designer tag options that double as your pet’s official licence
  • A central dashboard for your pet’s medical records and information
  • A quick and easy online solution for purchasing and renewing your pet’s licence

The licence tag must be affixed to the dog’s collar and worn at all times.  If your dog is found off your property and not under control, there is a $50 fine which increases with each offence.  At any time, being found with an unlicensed dog can be a $50 fine. By having your dog licenced, we will be able to reunite you with your pet.

Pet licence fees are as follows:

For any neutered or spayed dog$24
For any un-neutered or unspayed dog$50
Lost tag replacement$10

Licences are available online at www.merritt.docupet.com and allows you to register online, by mail, or by phone. You will need to provide a vet certificate to prove that the animal has been spayed or neutered – you only have to show this certificate once.

Regulations

Dogs must be kept on a leash and under the control of a competent person at all times when in public.  If your animal is found running at large, Bylaw Services will bring your dog to the City pound facility, and while your animal will receive good care (and even veterinary attention if required), you will be subject to fines, impoundment fees and expenses.

“Guests” at the pound are kept for 72 hours.  If you can be traced as the owner, you will be notified with instructions on how to reclaim your pet and any required fees.  After three days pets may be sold, adopted out, or sadly, destroyed.

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Editors Note : the offer is to the Union of British Columbian members and we present as news worthy and contextual picture highlights some of the issues coming out of pet ownership.

Like Covac for vaccines the UBCM helps with a bulk buying purchasing power and an enhancing compliance tool for li pet control.

On this Day: April 8th 1820

Venus De Milo statue is found.

Three week pause…

I’d rather be here then the best hospital in town!

Click below for more…

The Nicola Valley still enjoys the close proximity of a small hospital with a full lab File Photo KDG

The Province of BC is concerned about the variant strains of Covid-19 getting a foothold especially in young people and is amending the orders to close in house dining as well work gyms. ” outside is better”

Vaccine supply secure…

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Bonnie Henry says that Ottawa has given her confidence to the supply of Vaccine foe Covid-199.

On this Day: March 10th 1830

The Royal Indies Netherlands army is formed…

Mars Lander Persy

Four PM Eastern time Nasa lander to land.

About 4PM Eastern time the 420 seconds of terror by Nasa control will be over one way or another. There is a 50 percent success rate of landings on Mars and tis coordinated 3 nation endeavor UAE, China, and Nasa will Play out as “Persy”” comes from orbit speed to touchdown by an ancient lake.

On this Day: February 18th 1814

The battle of Montereau.

Happy My Way Day…

File: Photo: KDG

Today is My Way Day, the day for for your buds to choice between you or the high way.

On that note, the idea of My Way Day is simple – it is the day where you are encouraged to do whatever you want, however you want. Do you fancy watching every Bond film in a row wearing a onesie and eating chocolate? Go ahead. How about being a bit ore adventurous and begin to write that novel you were always thinking about? Absolutely fine. My Way Day is your day.

Source: My Way Day (17th February) | Days Of The Year

On this Day: February 17th 1980

First winter climb of Mt Everest.

TGIF- 1000+ jobs TMX…

Pipe for oil field File Photo KDG

Indigenous jobs along the TMX route are over 1000 over time according to Trans mountain today.

On this Day: February 12th 1825

The Creek Cede.

Vaccine progress…

Wheel of knowledge File Photo KDG

Health Canada talks about Vaccine progress…

On this Day: February 11th 1826

University college of London founded.