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August 9th is International Indigenous day, worldwide.
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North West Coast Art Mask File Photo KDG
Each year, 9 August commemorates the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. It is celebrated around the world and marks the date of the inaugural session of the Working Group on Indigenous Populations at the United Nations in 1982.
As part of the commemoration, the Indigenous Peoples and Development Branch – Secretariat of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues/DISD/DESA is organizing a virtual event. Indigenous Peoples, Member States, UN entities, civil society, and the general public are all invited.
The 2021 commemoration of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples will focus on the theme “Leaving no one behind: Indigenous peoples and the call for a new social contract” to be held on Monday, 9 August from 9 am to 11 am (EST).
Simultaneous Interpretation in English-Spanish and vice-versa is available thanks to the Fund for the Development of the Indigenous Peoples of Latin America and the Caribbean (FILAC
The City of Merritt is hosting music in the park at this time The place is central park ( Rotary park) Thursdays at 6PM. Reservations for your place to sit with your own collapsible chairs may be needed. Call 250- 378 1050 FMI.
On this Day: August 2nd 1802
Napoleon Bonaparte becomes consul for life.
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Princess Diana memorial band shell File Photo KDG Merritt BC
Today is world nature conservation day.! It is a declaration of the United Nations assembly and observed by it’s members.
The purpose is to have people commit to preserving plants and animals from going extinct. “Every individual” needs to do this to ensure natures survival, in the view of the organization.
As reported by TechCrunch in July 2018, aviation currently accounts for four percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. With this flight, Norway announced plans to do their part to cut into that number and fly all short-haul flights from its airports on electric planes by 2040. While current models of the Alpha Electro G2 aircraft only seat two people, multiple companies around the world are working on plans to develop commercial-ready electric aircrafts. No commercial airplanes are currently in the production stages of development, but the officials believe they will be ready in time to be implemented prior the the self-imposed 2040 deadline.
Norwegian officials believe the goal is possible due to the layout of the country’s airports. Commercial airports are spread across the country but the vast majority connect via short flights on smaller aircrafts, making it a viable step towards the country’s goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Regional district Rep aircraft, File Photo KDG
Chevron oil running progressive research adds July 2021..
It is human to try, according to Chevron they are looking at everything from electric , solar , and fusion to diversify energy. It looks like one politician found a way to save the environment by getting at least a half century of use from a bush wheeled airplane here in Merritt BC, It is human to try, and every one can support future concerns in their own way. If it suits them and the country!
100 million cars off the road…
A concept that immediate relief may need 100s of millions of cars off the road may not be that far away for North America. Rotating seasons of use restrictions by imposing mandated even odd day licence plate use may be a proactive measure to curb consumption. That measure would surely produce reliable data on cause and effect. Something to think about on our next 50 degree day. Were all in this together!
Transit is an option, including air transit where it fits. The saying we will overcome this by hard work, and application of good morals , and a little belief may not work on the macro level but in spots it still flies.
2018 a record year for EV sales in he US.
A 64 % increase in electric vehicles in the US in 2018 added over 2 million EVs being used in the US. The world wide number of EVs is something over 2 percent. The current EVs can be enjoyed and have a stand alone carbon foot print about 3 time lees then fueled cars. Watts per meter value goes way down manufacturing from scratch and if you generate electricity where you are by burning fossil fuels. In any case they are enjoyable to some people and surely don not poison your immediate life space like fuel can. Norway came into 2021 with 49 percent of sales being electric this is somewhat by decree however the coercion is probably because it suits their situation, and the population agrees with it. That sort of thing does not fly as well in our North American culture. Choice still remains supreme.
Tesla sold 160,000 units in 2019
Tesla is still the driver in some of this, selling 160,000 units in 2019. The projection for the US is 20 percent of sales by 2027 how much of its share tesla will have is likely to decline with most manufactures having a EV product in the sales..
Cars in operation in the US.
At the end of the 4 quarter in the United States there were 281.4 million cars in operation. They did not punt to EV that quarter as they never have as yet in substantives way.
We recommend purchasing a n EV at this time as they can be very enjoyable safe and effective if you plan your consumption of power.
Enjoy an electric aircraft if you can.
The same goes for EV planes be an early opted person for a EV plane it should be enjoyable and maybe can replace your car. The first FAA approved EV plane was the Alpha Electro in 2014. It it had nothing to do with the Bob Cummings show in the 50s and 60s and everything to do with reality. What ever that is.
On this Day: July 15th 1916
Pacific Aero-products becomes Boeing incorporated.
There are 95 percent fewer cases then the peak of the third infection wave. Severe infections 80 percent less and ITC 70 percent less.
Canada has completed 40 million vaccination’s resulting in 44 percept of the population at full vaccination.
40 million vaccinations done
Get on board, get vaccinated.
NASA ends its Space shuttle program.
Don’t gamble with your health, get vaccinated!
The gambling addiction help bunch were at the health and wellness fair at the Baillie House , the lady manning the both says that 60,000 people in British Columbia are negatively affected by gambling,; from low to high degrees. There are at least four stages of help available. (mostly counselling ) File photo KDG
Otter Nicola River Merritt a good indcator of health File photo KDG
The habitat is not ours to waste.
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Mallard ducks at Nicola River in Merritt BC
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Broken leg
Cold weather can hurt birds caught behind
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700 rivers/ creeks on the trans mountain, expansion., consultation was made to address them.
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Kingfisher
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A returning Salmon rises out of the water Nicola river Hyway 8 train bridge walking trail, Merritt BC August 12th/16
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Ducks in a row,on the Nicola river , December 3rd 2013
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This hawk seems relaxed around electrical fixtures.
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Urban living: this Marmot takes advantage of a concrete pad for shelter.
The ides of March , ground hog day, Equinox, makes for a pinning for spring.
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Adult Black Bear Canada October 31 2013
Deer crossing roads other then freeway watch for deer!
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Eagle starved to death, a source says its worth 2000 dollars on black market. now in hands of CO
Things to come this spring
On this Day: June 15 763 BC
A solar eclipse is recorded by the Assyrians, the record is used later to adjust their timeline in history.
Today September 1st is observed ass Building Code staff day.
he Building and Code Staff Appreciation Day is celebrated every 1st of September each year. This day focuses on showing love and appreciation to people who dedicate their time in making buildings secure and up to code. They work hard to make sure that all of us are safe in our respective buildings, regardless of how high they are. They also make a lot of sacrifices to keep us safe. Hence, to pay them forward to all these sacrifices that they do, we celebrate the Building and Code Staff Appreciation Day each year.
The Vougt street construction is a month on here are some of the first images from the start-up on May 25th and the first bits of construction. The project is to be completed by October 30th, 2020.
Merritt BC is a small town in the interior of British Columbia, Canada. The elevation is about 600 Meters above sea level. Fast runoff water from the Nicola River caused damage in 2018 especially to the homes on the second avenue in Merritt. The project is expected to lessen that risk.
The local farmers market had a showing on Saturday the 9th. Public health issues were well posted. Public health is still recommending non essential travel and recommending local farmers markets.
On this Day: May 15th 1941
A 56 game hitting streak begins in US pro baseball.
The fundraising event for disadvantaged youth is back to June from September with this years version on June 9th.
Run and walk for minor sports access File Photo KDG
Registration Required
Start is at 8:AM on Sunday June 9th 2019 at Voght park, 1500 Canford Avenue Merritt BC. There are numbers of events with 87 already registered. Registration starts at 15 dollars to June 7th.
The Merritt Country Run has chosen to support Canadian Tire’s “Jumpstart Program”. Jumpstart is a charitable program that helps kids in financial need participate in organized sports and recreation such as soccer, dance, hockey and swimming. Canadian Tire will match every dollar donated from the proceeds of the Merritt Country Run. All funds raised in Merritt stay in Merritt.
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