Happy Wednesday!
Andrew Bradley submitted today’s featured image, which captured some of the brave people who decided to go for a dip at Willingdon Beach on New Year’s Day. Brrrrr!!!
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On this day:
In 1943, Soviet dictator Josef Stalin made the cover of TIME magazine as the “Man of the Year” for 1942.
In 1970, the last recording session held by The Beatles took place at Abbey Road studios.
In 2001, Washington Wizards forward Michael Jordan, who spent the majority of his career with Chicago Bulls, became the fourth player in National Basketball Association history to reach the 30,000 career points plateau.
Today’s weather:
Clouds and a 30 per cent chance of rain in the morning are forecast expected on Wednesday, January 4, as is a high of six degrees Celsius during the day, dropping to two degrees in the evening, when the forecast calls for more rain. For the full 12-hour and seven-day qathet region weather forecast, go to our weather page.
In case you missed it…
Andrew Bradley wasn’t the only photographer at Willingdon Beach on New Year’s Day. Laura Sayer was also on hand for the Peak; here are her photos.
Meanwhile…
Powell River Kings have traded 2002-born veteran forward Nic Porchetta to West Kelowna Warriors. Here’s who the hockey club received in return.
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