Happy Thursday!
Regular photo of the day contributor Rick McGrath recently captured today’s featured image of an unhappy crow in his backyard asking: “Will the rain ever stop?” Thanks to the hot spell over the past few days, that question has been answered.
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On this day:
In 1983, a Russian station on Antarctica experienced the lowest temperatures ever measured in recorded human history: −128.6 degrees Fahrenheit (−89.2 degrees Celsius).
In 1990, 200,000 people attended a benefit concert, headlined by Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters, at the site of the fallen Berlin Wall in Germany; the concert featured many famous musicians, including Bryan Adams, Cyndi Lauper and Phil Collins, performing the entirety of the band's classic album The Wall.
Today’s weather:
Thursday, July 21, is expected to start sunny, then become a mix of sun and cloud near noon with a high of 24 degrees Celsius. The forecast calls for cloudy periods in the evening and a low of 13 degrees.
For the full 12-hour and seven-day qathet region weather forecast, go to our weather page.
In case you missed it…
City of Powell River will look into the prospect of adding crosswalks and examining signage advertising smoking products after receiving correspondence regarding these subjects.
Also...
Powell River RCMP responded to a report of a break and enter in the 4400 block of Quebec Avenue. Do you have any information about the crime?
Meanwhile…
Powell River Kings have announced Dylan Finlay’s commitment to play National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division 1 hockey next season for Universtiy of Alaska Anchorage.
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