Maria Vanesa Acuto submitted today’s feature image of Maggy Gisle during an overdose awareness ceremony at Willingdon Beach on August 31. Gisle helped organize the event and memorial monument for loved ones, friends and family.
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On this day:
In 1939, after the invasion of Poland, Canada, Australia, Britain, France, New Zealand and South Africa declared war on Germany.
In 1971, after being ruled by Britain for 55 years, Qatar gained its independence.
In 1995, online marketplace and auction website eBay, at the time called AuctionWeb, was founded.
Today’s weather:
A mix of sun and cloud is expected during the day on Saturday, September 3, as is a high of 22 degrees Celsius. The forecast calls for a 60 per cent chance of rain in the evening, and a low of 17 degrees. For the full 12-hour and seven-day qathet region weather forecast, go to our weather page.
In case you missed it…
School District 47 is making sure students go to class well-nourished.
Meanwhile…
City of Powell River Council will give consideration to adopting an expansive housing implementation plan prepared by staff.
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Enjoy your long weekend!
