Happy Monday!
Lisa Hansen submitted today’s featured photo of cherry trees blossoming in Westview last month.
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On this day:
In 1944, 450 Canadian paratroopers were dropped behind enemy lines to assist 150,000 American, Canadian and United Kingdom troops who left England on ships to start the World War II D-Day attacks on German positions in Normandy, France. Canadians charged Juno Beach, the Americans stormed Utah and Omaha beaches, and the British were dropped at Sword and Gold beaches.
Today’s weather:
A mix of sun and cloud is forecasted for Monday, June 6, with a high of 17 degrees Celsius and a 30 per cent chance of showers. Skies are expected to be clear in the evening, while the temperature may drop to seven degrees Celsius.
For the full 12-hour and seven-day qathet region weather forecast, go to our weather page.
In case you missed it...
Yesterday we posted dozens of photos from the recent Laszlo Tamasik Dance Academy ballet performance of Journey to Oz at Powell River Recreation Complex.
Meanwhile…
If you’re filling up on gas this week, here are the latest prices at gas stations in and around town.
