Happy Wednesday!
Kelly Keil snapped today’s featured image from her vantage point on Burnaby Street as the sun set over Vancouver Island
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On this day:
In 1940, German troops entered Paris during World War II, marking the end of Germany's attacks on the western front.
In 1994, New York Rangers ended a streak of 54 years without a National Hockey League championship by defeating Vancouver Canucks in the seventh and deciding game of the Stanley Cup final series. Trevor Linden scored both goals for the Canucks in the 3-2 loss.
In 1982, After 74 days of fighting, Argentine forces surrendered to British troops on the disputed Falkland Islands, returning the islands to British control.
Today’s weather:
Sun in the forecast for Wednesday, June 14, as is a high of 19 degrees Celsius during the day, dropping to nine 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…
Volunteers are busy preparing Powell River Recreation Complex and other local venues for the upcoming International Choral Kathaumixw.
Meanwhile…
Powell River Fire Rescue fire chief Terry Peters will take his last call from emergency dispatch later this week, then call it a career.
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