Good morning Okanagan! Hope you had a great weekend! Now let鈥檚 get your week started!
Fun Fact: 300 million years ago, dragonflies were the size of large birds.
On this day
In 1908, Albert Einstein announced his quantum theory of light.
In 1993, Don Shula becomes the winningest head coach in NFL history
In 1997, Maple Ridge, B.C. native and Colorado Rockies outfielder Larry Walker wins the National League MVP award.
In 2002, 鈥楬arry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets鈥 is released in theatres.
In 2006, James Bond film 鈥楥asino Royale鈥 premieres in theatres.
National holidays
Today is Children鈥檚 Day, International Girls Day, Anti-Bullying Week, Loosen Up Lighten Up Day, National American Teddy Bear Day, National Pickle Day, National Seat Belt Day, National Family PJ Day, National Spicy Guacamole Day, World Diabetes Day, and World Orphans Day.
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In case you missed it
The Okanagan Sun are national champions. Learn more here.
Bryan Adams: Still rockin鈥 after all these years. Learn more here.
Funding falling short for Okanagan鈥檚 Friends of Fintry. Learn more here.
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Imagine taking your SAT test and having to take it again because the UPS driver lost them鈥
Students at a Texas high school will retake their SATs after many of their sheets flew off a UPS truck.
鈥 The New York Times (@nytimes) November 8, 2022
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Celebrity birthdays
If your birthday is today, you share a birthday with actor Josh DuHamel (50), actor Patrick Warburton (58), drummer Travis Barker (47), and King Charles III (74).
Have a great Monday everyone!
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