Happy Thursday!
Randy Donovan submitted today’s featured image, which he took recently while the sun was rising over Brew Bay.
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Today’s weather:
A mix of sun and cloud is expected on December 12, as is a high of four degrees Celsius during the day, dropping to minus one degree in the evening, according to the Weatherhood station above the Peak office (4493F Marine Avenue, Powell River). The chance of precipitation is forecast at 59 per cent. For the full 12-hour and seven-day qathet region weather forecast, go to our weather page.
On this day:
In 1858, the first one cent, five cent, 10 cent and 20 cent Canadian coins went into circulation.
In 1977, the movie Saturday Night Fever, starring John Travolta, premiered in theatres.
In 2003, Paul Martin became Canada’s prime minister, succeeding Jean Chretien.
In case you missed it…
At the December 5 City of Powell River Council meeting, director of planning services Jason Gow highlighted housing needs in the city for the next five and 20 years.
Meanwhile...
qathet Art Centre launched its group art exhibition and fundraiser, titled Present, on December 6.
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