Happy Tuesday!
Jason Didcott submitted today’s featured image, which he took last month from the Stillwater Bluffs area, south of Powell River.
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Today’s weather:
A cloudy day is expected on April 28, as is a high of 14 degrees Celsius during the day, dropping to seven degrees overnight, according to the Weatherhood station above the Peak office (4493F Marine Avenue, Powell River). The chance of precipitation is forecast at 35 per cent. For the full 12-hour and seven-day qathet region weather forecast, go to our weather page.
On this day:
In 1429, Joan of Arc entered the besieged city of Orleans to lead a French victory over the English.
In 1967, Aretha Franklin’s version of Otis Redding’s song “Respect” was released as a single.
In 2011, England’s Prince William and Kate Middleton were married at Westminster Abbey in London.
In case you missed it...
Aaron Gunn of the Conservative Party of Canada collected the most votes in North Island-Powell River during the federal election yesterday and will represent the riding in Ottawa.
Meanwhile...
Tla’amin Braves soccer club went undefeated en route to winning the John Rice Senior 60th Annual All-Native Men’s Totem Soccer Tournament over Easter weekend.
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