Happy Wednesday!
Yolanda Gravnic submitted today’s featured image, which she took recently near the Beach Gardens Marina in the Grief Point area.
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Today’s weather:
A mix of sun and cloud is expected on April 2, as is a high of 10 degrees Celsius during the day, dropping to four 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 two per cent. For the full 12-hour and seven-day qathet region weather forecast, go to our weather page.
On this day:
In 1912, the ocean liner Titanic left Belfast to begin sea trials eight days before departing on its maiden voyage.
In 1968, groundbreaking movie 2001: A Space Odyssey premiered in theatres.
In 1992, New York mob boss John Gotti was convicted of murder and racketeering. He died in prison after being sentenced to life behind bars.
In 2005, Pope John Paul II died at age 84.
In case you missed it...
Artist Teresa Harwood-Lynn is organizing the qathet region's first sustainable maker-fair and art market, featuring 12 artists, on April 26 above Powell River Public Library.
Meanwhile...
The 2024/2025 Vancouver Island Soccer League season concluded last weekend with Powell River Villa hosting the league’s top team, Vic West FC. Photographer Kim Leach provided several shots of the action at Timberlane Park.
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