Happy Friday the 13th!
Darlene Williams submitted today’s featured photo, which she took earlier this week from the sea walk in Westview as the sun was setting.
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Today’s weather:
A mix of sun and cloud is expected on June 13, as is a high of 17 degrees Celsius during the day, dropping to nine degrees overnight, according to the Weatherhood station above the Peak office (4493F Marine Avenue, Powell River). The chance of precipitation is forecast at one per cent. For the full 12-hour and seven-day qathet region weather forecast, go to our weather page.
On this day:
In 1978, the world premiere of Grease, the movie musical, starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, took place in New York.
In 1993, Kim Campbell won the Progressive Conservative Party leadership race, defeating Jean Charest on the second ballot. With the retirement of previous leader Brian Mulroney, Campbell became Canada’s first and only female prime minister.
In 2002, Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, MI: Detroit Red Wings beat Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 in game five of the Stanley Cup Final for a 4-1 series win.
In case you missed it...
Powell River Community Foundation recently hosted its first charity appreciation day.
Meanwhile...
Beach Gardens Resort and Marina’s planned 215-unit housing development was a topic of concern at City of Powell River’s June 3 committee of the whole meeting.
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