Happy Friday!
Paul den Ouden snapped today’s featured image of an 81-year-old cyclist crossing the bridge that connects the McFall Creek and Kingfisher trails in the northeast corner of Millennium Park.
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On this day:
In 1863, the Committee for Relief to the Wounded, later known as the International Red Cross, was created by a group of citizens in Geneva, Switzerland.
In 1963, basketball hall of famer Michael Jordan was born in New York.
In 2008, following an armed conflict referred to as the Kosovo War, Kosovo declared its independence.
In 2014, comedian and actor Jimmy Fallon debuted as host of the Tonight Show.
Today’s weather:
A mix of sun and cloud is in the forecast for Friday, February 17, as is a high of five degrees Celsius during the day, dropping to two 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…
Powell River Salmon Society is expanding its efforts to enlighten the community about the organization and the importance of salmon.
Meanwhile…
Powell River Villa lost to Cowichan Axis FC in the round of 16 of the Jackson Cup after a scoreless game went straight to a penalty shootout.
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