Happy Friday!
Mike Massullo submitted today’s stunning featured photo,looking toward the Knuckleheads, from his vantage point at Freda Creek.
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On this day:
In 1939, filming began for Gone with the Wind, which went on to win 10 Academy Awards after being released in theatres, including best picture.
In 1950, India became a republic as its constitution came into effect.
In 1988, the musical Phantom of the Opera opened in New York. A record-setting run of 35 years ended in April of 2023.
In 2018, Swiss tennis star Stan Wawrinka defeated Spain’s Rafael Nadal to win his first Grand Slam title with a four-set victory in the final of the Australian Open.
Today’s weather:
Rain is in the forecast for Friday, January 26, as is a high of eight degrees Celsius during the day, dropping to six 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…
Powell River Chamber of Commerce has called on City of Powell River Council to be fiscally prudent.
Meanwhile…
Powell River U18 Kings rebounded from a shaky first minute of play versus Alberni Valley U18 Bulldogs on January 20, then coasted to a dominant win at Weyerhaeuser Arena in Port Alberni.
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