Happy Friday!
Regular contributor Randy Donovan submitted today’s featured image, which overlooks Lang Bay.
To submit a picture for Photo of the Day consideration, send the full size original via email to [email protected] with the subject line “Photo of the Day.” Remember to include where and when you took the picture, what it is and your name (we want to give you credit).
On this day:
In 1649, England was declared a republic by parliament following the execution of King Charles I. The monarchy was restored in 1660.
In 1945, Pete Townshend, singer/songwriter and member of The Who, was born in London, England.
In 1962, in her last performance, actress Marilyn Monroe sang “Happy Birthday to You” to United States president John F. Kennedy during a fundraiser at Madison Square Garden in New York.
In 1974, Philadelphia Flyers became the first expansion team to win the Stanley Cup, shutting out Boston Bruins 1-0 to win game six of the best-of-seven National Hockey League championship series four games to two.
Today’s weather:
Sun is in the forecast for Friday, May 19, as is a high of 24 degrees Celsius during the day, dropping to 12 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…
qathet Symphony Orchestra is preparing for an upcoming afternoon concert at Powell River Academy of Music.
Meanwhile…
As of yesterday, most open burning activities will be prohibited throughout the Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdiction, which includes qathet Regional District.
Low on gas?
Here are the latest prices at local stations.
