Happy Wednesday, February 16th!
Fun Fact: Buzz Lightyear’s original name was Lunar Larry.
After many discussions by Disney and Pixar, they decided Lunar Larry sounded “too wacky” and went with Buzz Lightyear to honour astronant Buzz Aldrin.
On this day
In 1909, the first subway car with sidedoors is in service in New York.
In 1972, Wilf Chamberlain becomes the first NBA player to reach 30,000 career points.
In 1991, Tonya Harding wins figure skating championship.
In 1992, Los Angeles Lakers retire Magic Johnson’s number 32.
National holidays
According to National Today, today is National Almond Day and Do a Grouch a Favour Day.
Weather forecast from Environment Canada
In Kelowna
In Penticton
In Revelstoke
In Salmon Arm
In Vernon
In case you missed it
Fire destroys six businesses including Beach Bunnies on Highway 97 in Kelowna. Learn more here.
Kelowna council sets sights on Lower Mainland site tours. Learn more here.
Residents urge improvements to Salmon Arm intersection ‘before someone gets killed’. Learn more here.
Trending
Vancouver actor Ryan Reynolds had his good great Will dressed in all B.C. Lions gear at the Super Bowl over the weekend.
Will keeps asking why there’s no fourth down. pic.twitter.com/0DMaKm9Zni
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) February 14, 2022
Celebrity birthdays
If your birthday is today, you share a birthday with rapper The Weeknd (32), rapper Ice T (64), actress Elizabeth Olsen (33), actor Mahershala Ali (48), former tennis star John McEnroe (63), and actor LeVar Burton (65).
Have a great day!
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