Happy Thursday!
Kris Carlson submitted today’s featured photo, which she took from the sea walk in Westview.
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On this day:
In 1914, Germany invaded Belgium and declared war on France, beginning World War I.
In 1941, businesswoman, publisher and author Martha Stewart was born.
In 2017, Brazilian soccer forward Neymar signed a five-year deal, transferring from FC Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain for a record transfer fee of 222 million Euros.
Today’s weather:
Thursday, August 3, is expected to be mainly sunny in the morning, before clouds roll in during the afternoon. A high of 26 degrees Celsius is forecast during the day, dropping to 15 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…
Former Powell River Kings' forward Nic Porchetta is one of five BC Hockey League (BCHL) players who will receive funds through the league's scholarship program.
Meanwhile…
September 2 and 3 promise to be a music-filled two days at the Sunshine Music Festival, which takes place at Palm Beach Regional Park.
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