Happy Monday!
Patty O’Neill submitted today’s featured image, which was taken on the road that passes by Lois Lake.
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Today’s weather:
A cloudy and wet day is expected on February 24, as is a high of 10 degrees Celsius during the day, dropping to five degrees in the evening, according to the Weatherhood station above the Peak office (4493F Marine Avenue, Powell River). The chance of precipitation is forecast at 99 per cent. For the full 12-hour and seven-day qathet region weather forecast, go to our weather page.
On this day:
In 1989, Japan held a state funeral for Emperor Hirohitoa, who died at the age of 87 one month prior.
In 1993, Brian Mulroney resigned as prime minister of Canada.
In 2002, Canada won its first men’s hockey Olympic gold medal in 50 years with a 5-2 win over the United States, which came one week after the Canadian women’s team also won gold over the USA.
In 2008, Raul Castro was named president of Cuba, replacing his brother Fidel.
In case you missed it...
On Friday, February 21, Earthquakes Canada detected a 5.1 magnitude earthquake northeast of Sechelt, triggering an emergency alert to be sent out for the public, including qathet region residents, to drop, cover and hold on.
Meanwhile...qathet region’s 2025 point in time homeless count will be taking place on March 7.
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