Happy Friday!
We couldn’t decide which of the two wisteria photos Kris Carlson snapped in her back yard to choose as the feature today, so we went with both. Which do you like better?
To submit a picture for Photo of the Day consideration, send it via email to [email protected] 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 1692, Bridget Bishop was hanged in Massachusetts; it was the first execution resulting from the Salem witch trials.
In 1935, Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith founded and established Alcoholics Anonymous in Akron, Ohio; the organization remains active in many countries around the world, including Canada.
In 1957, John Diefenbaker (Progressive Conservatives) earned an upset victory over prime minister Louis St. Laurent in the Canadian federal election, ending 22 years of governing by the Liberal Party.
Today’s weather:
Friday, June 10, is expected to be cloudy with showers beginning in the afternoon and a high of 17 degrees Celsius. Showers are also in the forecast for the evening, with a low of 12 degrees.
For the full 12-hour and seven-day qathet region weather forecast, go to our weather page.
In case you missed it...
qathet region residents can hear about an exciting archaeological project on Xwe’etay/Lasqueti Island, bringing together settler and Indigenous communities to discuss issues related to Indigenous heritage, during a presentation at qathet Museum and Archives later this month.
Meanwhile…
Powell River Kings and the BC Hockey League have released the schedule for the upcoming 2022/2023 season. Are you ready for some live hockey action? You'll have to wait a couple months...
