You are presumed to be honest and responsible without evidence to the contrary beyond a reasonable doubt… on the balance of probablilties you are justified by 51 % likelyhood.
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.
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.
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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.
I’d rather be here then the best hospital in town!
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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”
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.
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.
February second according to tradition is the day that creatures take a look at the prospects of plant growth for a yummy ( Tech Term) .
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Six more weeks of winter..
The discretion of ground hogs ( official ones) can make the difference between 6 more weeks of winter and yummy-ness. There is excitement this season because of the return of Al Gore to in the US in official stus and the rejoining of the US to the Paris agreement on climate.
Scrutiny required…
Because of increased status opportunity Ground hog journalism must stay vigilant to the possibility of fake news. A lot of pressure for a small rodent to bear but we can be assured that fact checking will persist in this conflict .
Good luck ground hogs and special mention to butterflies in the the south for confirming facts and providing a control.
Shirley Reynolds views work of displaying artisan at Secret Door group File Photo KDG
Secret Door group a victim of Covid-19 new gallery is available as a venue in Merritt.
The Nicola Valley Community arts council has its last weekend of a show with the City’s cooperation to showcase possible art for public places. Show ends January 31st 4PM, regular hrs.
January 29th BC Covid-19 update…
On this Day: January 29th 1936
The American Base Ball Hall of Fame gets its first honor role.