Happy Thursday!
Tanya Hill contributed today’s featured image of Cranberry Lake in the distance, taken from atop Valentine Mountain.
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On this day:
In 1978, for their efforts to bring peace between their two countries, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Egyptian president Anwar Sadat and Israeli prime minister Menachem Begin.
In 1982, China’s population reached one billion.
In 2004, ending an 86 year drought, Boston Red Sox won the World Series by defeating St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 in game four of the best-of-seven series.
Today’s weather:
Heavy rain is in the forecast for Thursday, October 27, as is a high of 12 degrees Celsius during the day, dropping to a low of eight degrees in the evening. For the full 12-hour and seven-day qathet region weather forecast, go to our weather page.
In case you missed it…
Leaders of City of Powell River, qathet Regional District, Tla'amin Nation and the local Métis association were presented the first poppies, honouring those who have served in the country in military duty, by Michael Koestlmaier, president of Royal Canada Legion Branch 164 (Powell River).
Meanwhile…
Royal Lepage Powell River recently hosted a community pumpkin giveaway. Check out the photos.
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