Happy Thursday!
Suzanne Andrews submitted today’s reflective featured image, which she took during a visit to Inland Lake in qathet Regional District.
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Today’s weather:
A sunny sky is expected on Thursday, May 9, as is a high of 22 degrees Celsius during the day, dropping to a six degrees in the evening, according to the Weatherhood station above the Peak office (4493F Marine Avenue, Powell River). The chance of rain is forecast at zero per cent. For the full 12-hour and seven-day qathet region weather forecast, go to our weather page.
On this day:
In 1960, the United States Food and Drug Administration approved the first birth control pill. It was authorized for sale in Canada one month later.
In 1994, South Africa’s newly elected parliament chose Nelson Mandela to be the country’s first black president.
In 1996, Geddy Lee, lead singer and bass player for iconic rock group Rush, was made an Officer of the Order of Canada.
In case you missed it…
A new addition at Edgehill Elementary School will bring more seats for students in qathet School District
Meanwhile…
2024 Marathon Shuffle participant Sara Mitchell-Banks presented Powell River Search and Rescue with funds she raised as part of her fundraising mission.
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