Happy Wednesday!
Regular contributor Ian Currie sent in today’s featured image of a pair of eagles checking out the scenery from above, which he took on Marine Avenue near the viewpoint in Westview earlier this month.
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On this day:
In 1778, English navigator James Cook reached the present-day Hawaiian Islands, which he named the “Sandwich Islands.”
In 1975, comedy series The Jeffersons premiered on television.
In 1980, classic Pink Floyd album The Wall reached the top of music charts.
In 1992, Brett Hull of the St. Louis Blues was named MVP of the National Hockey League’s all-star game, which was played in Philadelphia.
Today’s weather:
Rain in the morning, followed by a mix of sun and cloud, is expected on Wednesday, January 18, as is a high of six degrees Celsius during the day, dropping to minus two degrees during a cloudy evening. For the full 12-hour and seven-day qathet region weather forecast, go to our weather page.
In case you missed it…
Celebrated Scottish Poet Robbie (Robert) Burns will be honoured this Saturday at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 164, during a fundraiser called Burns, Burger and Beer. Do you anticipate eating haggis in the near future?
Meanwhile…
Fisheries and Oceans Canada is holding sessions pertaining to the future of open-net salmon farming and qathet Regional District (qRD) Electoral Area A director Jason Lennox has been a participant.
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Here are the latest prices at local stations.
