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This weekend is marked with the beginning of the cherry blossom festival in Vancouver. Along with that, the Juno awards are up. You’re invited to visit David Lamb Park.

Juno Awards

The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 will take place from March 26th to April 28th, 2025. This festival celebrates the blooming of the cherry blossoms and offers a variety of events and activities.Here are some of the must-attend events: * Blossoms After Dark (March 28-30): A magical nighttime event where cherry blossoms are illuminated, accompanied by live music, bubble performances, and glow-in-the-dark treats at David Lam Park. * The Big Picnic (March 29): A community picnic inspired by Japan’s Hanami tradition, featuring art workshops, music, and cultural performances under the blossoms at David Lam Park. * Blossom Block Party (April 5): A lively celebration with music, food, and dance at the Dunsmuir Patio at Bentall Centre. * Sakura Days Japan Fair (April 12-13): Experience Japanese culture through traditional food, performances, tea ceremonies, and crafts at VanDusen Botanical Garden.The festival will be held throughout Vancouver, with key locations including: * David Lam Park * VanDusen Botanical Garden * Queen Elizabeth Park * Stanley ParkWould you like more information about any of these events or locations?

Have Great weekend…

The premier of Alberta has doubled her bacon consumption + has her eye on beef. In the sense that made in Canada a solution to sales can be achieved, so bacon up.

Beef and pork production by country

Five Largest Beef Producing Countries

  1. United States
  2. Brazil
  3. European Union
  4. China
  5. Argentina

Five Largest Pork Producing Countries

  1. China
  2. United States
  3. European Union
  4. Brazil
  5. Russia

Consumers

Five Greatest Beef Consuming Countries

  1. United States – Approximately 26 million metric tons
  2. Brazil – About 10 million metric tons
  3. China – Roughly 10 million metric tons
  4. Argentina – Around 3 million metric tons
  5. Mexico – Approximately 2 million metric tons

Five Greatest Pork Consuming Countries

  1. China – Roughly 54 million metric tons
  2. United States – About 12 million metric tons
  3. European Union – Approximately 12 million metric tons
  4. Russia – Around 3 million metric tons
  5. Brazil – About 3 million metric tons

Good Luck

Farms and Rancheswith Beef Cattle2021 Census of Agricuiture11,1millionTotal Cattle and CalvesDary 1, 20242.1% fromJanuary 1, 2023(includes 1.4 million dairy cattle)Statistics Canada3.46millionBeef CowsJanuary1, 2024Down 2.4% fromJanuary 1, 2023Statistics CanadaQuebec 40Atlantic 2020 40 60#of Head (May 11, 2021)2021 Census of AgicultureBeef Cows by ProvinceJanuary 1,2024Statistics Canade: inventory x 1000 headPercentages may not add to 100% due to rounding5% 45%28% 11%1831.556 L 6% 1980 381 215117Average Cost of Production vs.Average Returns on anAlberta 550 Ib Calf*Price S/cwt EST. Total Costs per cwt3.1262.1161.1.690 92 94 96 98 00 02 04 06 08 10 12 14 16 18 20 22Canfax Research Services23% of farms havebetween 47 and 122 cows.with 956,118 beef cows, 26%of the herd.15% of farms have1% of the farms between 123 and 499 cows.have 13% of the with 1.21 million beef cows,45% of the herd.beef cows, between 2021 Census of Agriculture500 and 2,499 on Results rounded to nearesteach farm. whole numberCanada fed 3.1 million cattle in2023 (finished to market weight)down 4.4% from 2022.Canfax, Statistics Canada, AAFCWestern Canada finishes 79%of all fed cattle in Canada. canfaxIn 2023, Canadaproduced 3.44bilion pounosnof beef,offals), down 4.6% 3.44from 2022. BillionCanfax Research Services PoundsCattle and calf cash receiptsin 2023 totaled $15.0 billion,up 26% from 2022. statistics CanadaBeef production contributed$29 billion to Canada’s GDP(2021-2023 average).Canfax Research ServicesWHERE CANADA TRADESBeef Exports – 20231.1 billion pounds (499 million kg)75.2% United States2.9% South Korea9.1% Japan6.5% Mexico3.4% Other3.0% Southeast AsiaBeef Imports – 2023411 million pounds (187 milion kg)53.0% United States9.7% New Zealand6.4% Uruguay10.9% Australia6.2% Mexico13.8% otherStatistics CanadaIn 2023, Canada exported 51% of totalbeef and cattle produced in Canada.Statistics Canada, Canfax, AAFCIn 2023, 45% of Canadian productionwas exported (excluding slaughter cattle).Statistics Canada, Canfax, AAFCCanadian beef exports were valued at$5.02 billion in 2023, up 7.4% from$4.68 billion in 2022.Statistics CanadaCANADIAN BEEF What are wecONSUMPTION really eating?35.8 Ibs(16.2 kg)per person yearlyDown 7.2% versus last year.1 metric tonne = 2,204.6 lbs.Statistics Canada, Retail weight, 2023WHERE CANADA FITSTop 10 Beef Producing Nations – 2024fUnited States 19.72%Brazil 18.57%China 12.769%EU 10.65%India 7.57%Argentina a 5.20%Australia Canada 3.97%has 1.2% of theMexico world’s 942 million, 3.75%cattle.Russia 2.29%Canada 2.16%59% 10% 15% 20% 25%Canada produces 2% of the world’s beef supply. Worldwide beefproduction is forecast to be 60.4 million metric tonnes in 2024.USDATop 10 Beef Exporting Nations- 2024fAPvoorts)(excludes live slaughterBrazil 23.75%India 13.82%United States 12.97%Australia 10.31%Argentina 7.46%New Zealand 5.59%EU 4.86%Canada 4.54%Uruguay 3.85%Paraguay 3.65%5% 10% 15% 20% 25%Total world exports in 2024 are forecast to be 12.3 million metric tonnesand Canada is projected to be the 8th largest beef exporter in the world(excluding live slaughter exports).USDACanadian Beef ConsumptionDomestic Imports1.2001.00080060040020002 04 06 08 10 12 14 16 18Canadians consumed 924,283 metric tonnes of beef in 2023.Statistics Canada

Farms and Rancheswith Beef Cattle2021 Census of Agricuiture11,1millionTotal Cattle and CalvesDary 1, 20242.1% fromJanuary 1, 2023(includes 1.4 million dairy cattle)Statistics Canada3.46millionBeef CowsJanuary1, 2024Down 2.4% fromJanuary 1, 2023Statistics CanadaQuebec 40Atlantic 2020 40 60#of Head (May 11, 2021)2021 Census of AgicultureBeef Cows by ProvinceJanuary 1,2024Statistics Canade: inventory x 1000 headPercentages may not add to 100% due to rounding5% 45%28% 11%1831.556 L 6% 1980 381 215117Average Cost of Production vs.Average Returns on anAlberta 550 Ib Calf*Price S/cwt EST. Total Costs per cwt3.1262.1161.1.690 92 94 96 98 00 02 04 06 08 10 12 14 16 18 20 22Canfax Research Services23% of farms havebetween 47 and 122 cows.with 956,118 beef cows, 26%of the herd.15% of farms have1% of the farms between 123 and 499 cows.have 13% of the with 1.21 million beef cows,45% of the herd.beef cows, between 2021 Census of Agriculture500 and 2,499 on Results rounded to nearesteach farm. whole numberCanada fed 3.1 million cattle in2023 (finished to market weight)down 4.4% from 2022.Canfax, Statistics Canada, AAFCWestern Canada finishes 79%of all fed cattle in Canada. canfaxIn 2023, Canadaproduced 3.44bilion pounosnof beef,offals), down 4.6% 3.44from 2022. BillionCanfax Research Services PoundsCattle and calf cash receiptsin 2023 totaled $15.0 billion,up 26% from 2022. statistics CanadaBeef production contributed$29 billion to Canada’s GDP(2021-2023 average).Canfax Research ServicesWHERE CANADA TRADESBeef Exports – 20231.1 billion pounds (499 million kg)75.2% United States2.9% South Korea9.1% Japan6.5% Mexico3.4% Other3.0% Southeast AsiaBeef Imports – 2023411 million pounds (187 milion kg)53.0% United States9.7% New Zealand6.4% Uruguay10.9% Australia6.2% Mexico13.8% otherStatistics CanadaIn 2023, Canada exported 51% of totalbeef and cattle produced in Canada.Statistics Canada, Canfax, AAFCIn 2023, 45% of Canadian productionwas exported (excluding slaughter cattle).Statistics Canada, Canfax, AAFCCanadian beef exports were valued at$5.02 billion in 2023, up 7.4% from$4.68 billion in 2022.Statistics CanadaCANADIAN BEEF What are wecONSUMPTION really eating?35.8 Ibs(16.2 kg)per person yearlyDown 7.2% versus last year.1 metric tonne = 2,204.6 lbs.Statistics Canada, Retail weight, 2023WHERE CANADA FITSTop 10 Beef Producing Nations – 2024fUnited States 19.72%Brazil 18.57%China 12.769%EU 10.65%India 7.57%Argentina a 5.20%Australia Canada 3.97%has 1.2% of theMexico world’s 942 million, 3.75%cattle.Russia 2.29%Canada 2.16%59% 10% 15% 20% 25%Canada produces 2% of the world’s beef supply. Worldwide beefproduction is forecast to be 60.4 million metric tonnes in 2024.USDATop 10 Beef Exporting Nations- 2024fAPvoorts)(excludes live slaughterBrazil 23.75%India 13.82%United States 12.97%Australia 10.31%Argentina 7.46%New Zealand 5.59%EU 4.86%Canada 4.54%Uruguay 3.85%Paraguay 3.65%5% 10% 15% 20% 25%Total world exports in 2024 are forecast to be 12.3 million metric tonnesand Canada is projected to be the 8th largest beef exporter in the world(excluding live slaughter exports).USDACanadian Beef ConsumptionDomestic Imports1.2001.00080060040020002 04 06 08 10 12 14 16 18Canadians consumed 924,283 metric tonnes of beef in 2023.Statistics Canada

TGIF music for weekend

Have a sweet weekend…

Lilies are beautiful aquatic plants that thrive in ponds, offering stunning blooms and vital habitat for wildlife; their broad leaves provide shade and shelter, while their striking flowers attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. The culture of the pond is interlinked with these plants, as they enhance the ecosystem by oxygenating the water and mitigating algae growth, creating a balanced environment that supports fish and other aquatic organisms. In many cultures, lilies symbolize purity and beauty, making them popular in garden designs and water features, often bringing serenity and aesthetic appeal to outdoor spaces.

Two winter storm warnings

Merritt

There are two warnings from Environment Canada for the Merritt highway areas. 5am January 31 2025…

Always check local conditions, drive BC is always a good place to check for your drive.

TGIF-Aurora this weekend in Canada

Northern lights, Canada

Solar maximum continues. Many sources are predicting that there will be more opportunities for solar lights to be seen, photographed and enjoyed as magnetic storms provide

Carlton University, Ontario

Devastating

The trade agreement once called the North American Free trade agreement. Renewal is still a year away, and these tariffs would be illegal under that present trade agreement.

Dispute settling mechanism

The three countries in the trade agreement also have a dispute settling mechanism with the program. Between this and the US Senate, we have every confidence that these things may become reasonable as far as it relates to bonafide issues such as countervailing subsidies, anti-dumping, sanctions for cause. However It’s a scary announcement. Good luck!.

CUSMA

In effect now:

Sleep

The optimal amount of sleep for most adults is between 7 and 9 hours per night. However, individual needs may vary slightly.
Here’s why adequate sleep is crucial:
* Physical Health:
   * Immune System: Sleep helps strengthen your immune system, making you less susceptible to illnesses.
   * Hormone Regulation: It regulates hormones like cortisol (stress hormone) and insulin (blood sugar regulation).
   * Cell Repair: Your body repairs tissues and cells during sleep.
   * Heart Health: Sufficient sleep reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure.
* Mental Health:
   * Mood Regulation: Sleep impacts your mood, reducing stress, anxiety, and depression symptoms.
   * Cognitive Function: It enhances memory, concentration, problem-solving abilities, and creativity.
   * Emotional Stability: Adequate sleep helps you manage emotions and react calmly to situations.
* Overall Well-being:
   * Energy Levels: You’ll wake up feeling refreshed and energized.
   * Improved Quality of Life: Better sleep leads to a higher quality of life, increased productivity, and improved relationships.
If you’re consistently not getting enough sleep, consider these tips:
* Establish a Regular Sleep Schedule: Go to bed and wake up at the same time each day, even on weekends.
* Create a Relaxing Bedtime Routine: Wind down before bed with calming activities like reading or taking a warm bath.
* Optimize Your Sleep Environment: Ensure your bedroom is dark, quiet, and cool.
* Limit Screen Time: Reduce exposure to electronic devices before bed, as the blue light can interfere with sleep.
* Manage Stress: Practice relaxation techniques like meditation or yoga to reduce stress.
* Watch Your Diet and Exercise: Avoid heavy meals and caffeine close to bedtime. Regular exercise can improve sleep quality, but avoid intense workouts late at night.
If you continue to struggle with sleep, consult a healthcare professional to rule out underlying medical conditions and discuss potential treatment options.
* https://listverse.com/2023/04/25/top-10-best-coping-mechanisms-for-mental-health/

Happy Sunday

Let your circadian rhythm be your best friend.
Opinion

Sleep therapy services

Your best option is still a Doctor if  you believe it is affecting your health.

November 15th December 24th 2024 .

9th annual winter artisan sale.

Artisan Christmas show, Nicola Valley community Arts Council, Merritt BC

Corner of Nicola and Voght, enter through Kekilui restaurant.

Come see: Open at this writing.

Check for times before investing

“Visit in person”

Wednesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Located: Corner of Voght and Nicola enter by Kekilui cafe.

Open late for Midnight Madness November 29th

Rates for experience 🌟⭐⭐⭐

September 9th 2024, HWPFD…

The natural forces must cooperate to give you the power you need to make the impossible yours…

Test: Are you at peace?

Weather statistics are indeed valuable for a variety of purposes, such as agriculture, transportation, and planning recreational activities. Understanding and interpreting weather data may seem complex at first, but with the right resources and guidance, a regular person can certainly make sense of the information. There are numerous user-friendly websites and apps that present weather statistics in a clear and understandable manner, allowing individuals to make informed decisions based on the data. Learning the basics of meteorology and familiarizing oneself with common weather metrics can also greatly enhance one’s ability to comprehend and utilize weather statistics effectively.

Photo KDG

At 3: 19 AM. July 21st of 2024. The Buck/ Thunder Moon was full. The event is prescribed to be a time of commitment and a serious business acumen is desired.PP

Photo generated

The July full moon, known as the Buck Moon or Thunder Moon, is associated with attributes of strength, courage, and transformation. This full moon is believed to bring about a sense of determination and focus, encouraging individuals to pursue their goals with resilience and tenacity. Additionally, it is thought to carry energies of release and renewal, making it an opportune time for letting go of negativity and embracing positive change. Overall, the Buck Moon is said to inspire confidence and a proactive approach to challenges. Generated.

TGIF-Zone, phone home…

Three to six per development.

Single family zoning is an institution . Space is where you make it.

Bath a baby, make sure it’s not in the water when you throw it out…

When considering high-density housing developments, finding the best balance between buildings, setbacks, fire lanes, and minimizing crowding is crucial for creating a safe and comfortable living environment.

  1. Setbacks: Adequate setbacks between buildings are essential to ensure access for firefighting, natural light, and ventilation. Balancing high-density with sufficient space between structures is important for safety and quality of life.
  2. Fire Lanes: It’s vital to incorporate designated fire lanes within high-density housing complexes to ensure that emergency vehicles can access all areas efficiently in the event of a fire or other emergencies.
  3. Crowding: Managing population density within high-density housing is key to preventing overcrowding. Adequate common areas, parks, and amenities can help alleviate potential issues related to crowding.

Finding the best balance involves considering local regulations, safety standards, and community needs to create a harmonious and safe living environment for residents.