Happy Tuesday!
Mike Massullo submitted today’s featured photo of Haslam Lake, which he took this past weekend from the road above Larson’s Landing.
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On this day:
In 1812, an earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale caused an estimated 15,000 to 20,000 deaths in Caracas, Venezuela, and destroyed 90 per cent of the city.
In 1979, a peace treaty was signed by Egyptian president Anwar Sadat and Israeli prime minister Menachem Begin in Washington, DC.
In 1997, the National Hockey League announced that Anaheim Mighty Ducks and Vancouver Canucks would open the following season with a pair of games in Japan.
Today’s weather:
A mix of sun and cloud and a 60 per cent chance of rain are expected on Tuesday, March 26, as is a high of 12 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…
Four hockey teams will compete for the Coy Cup provincial championship starting today (Tuesday, March 26) at Hap Parker Arena.
The final playoff spot in BC Hockey League’s Coastal Conference will be determined this weekend. Powell River Kings require two wins to make it to the postseason, and a little help from other teams.
Meanwhile…
A retired nurse practitioner is training for the annual Marathon Shuffle, and raising funds for Powell River Search and Rescue.
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