Welcome to the weekend!
Peak publisher Kelly Keil snapped today’s featured photo at Willingdon Beach.
To submit a photo for Photo of the Day consideration, send it via email to editor@prpeak.com with the subject line “Photo of the Day.” Remember to include where and when you took the picture, what it is and your name (we want to give you credit). Horizontal photos are preferred.
On this day:
In 1913, British suffragette Emily Davison entered the racetrack during the Epsom Derby and moved in front of King George V's horse, which struck her; she died four days later and became a martyr to the cause of women’s suffrage.
In 1979, Flora MacDonald became the first woman to be appointed Canada’s secretary of state for external affairs.
Today’s weather:
Saturday’s forecast is cloudy with a 60 per cent chance of showers and a high of 17 degrees Celsius. Rain is expected in the evening, with a low of 12 degrees Celsius.
For the full 12-hour and seven-day qathet region weather forecast, go to our weather page.
In case you missed it...
qathet Regional District’s board of directors has approved a grant to Vancouver Island North Film Commission in order to encourage filmmaking in the region.
Meanwhile…
Our 10th and final feature on 2022 Powell River Sports Hall of Fame inductees covers the incredible career of cyclist Tristen Chernove.
The other nine inductees, in alphabetical order, are: Brad Bombardir – hockey; Marion Borden – track and field; Scott Glaspey – track and field; Larry Gouthro Sr. – baseball; Doug Ladret – figure skating; Larry Louie – soccer; Debbie Massullo – curling; Jesse Newman – football; and the 1997 Powell River Regals – hockey.
