Happy Thursday!
Ian Currie submitted today’s featured image, which captured an energetic dolphin jumping for joy while passing Grief Point.
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On this day:
In 1882, the first Christmas tree to be illuminated by electric lights was turned on in New York by Edward H. Johnson, an associate of inventor Thomas Edison.
In 1965, classic film Doctor Zhivago premiered in theatres.
In 1984, Madonna’s song “Like a Virgin” reached the top of the music charts in North America.
In 1996, hockey star Brett Hull recorded his 26th career hat-trick in the National Hockey League and reached the 500-goal plateau in a game against Los Angeles Kings. He joined his father, Bobby, in the 500-goal club, the only father and son members.
Today’s weather:
Thursday, December 22, is expected to be partly cloudy during the day with a high of minus six degrees Celsius, dropping to minus 10 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…
Powell River U13C Kings’ players recently came home wearing gold medals.
Meanwhile…
Brooks Students for Change Club hosted the annual Jingle Jog on December 17, which raised funds for Powell River Action Centre Food Bank.
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