Good morning Okanagan! We got through another week. Here鈥檚 today鈥檚 morning start to get you to the weekend!
Fun Fact: Switzerland has more millionaires than any other country in the world.
Around 15 per cent of the population owns assets that total more than a million dollars.
On this day
In 1883, four time zones for continental North America are introduced.
In 2011, One Direction released their debut album.
In 2011, the video game 鈥楳inecraft鈥� is released.
National holidays
Today is Apple Cider Day, International Stand Up to Bullying Day, and National Princess Day.
Weather forecast from Environment Canada
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In case you missed it
鈥業t鈥檚 not the first and it won鈥檛 be the last鈥�: Fire crews douse blaze on 麻豆精选鈥檚 Rail Trail. Learn more here.
Shed the Light on Addiction and help support Penticton鈥檚 Discovery House. Learn more here.
Andre鈥檚 Electronics opens its doors in Salmon Arm, Popeyes Chicken soon to follow. Learn more here.
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Celebrity birthdays
If your birthday is today, you share a birthday with actor Owen Wilson (54), MLB Hall of Famer David Ortiz (47), actor Mike Epps (52), Disney character Mickey Mouse (94), Canadian author Margaret Atwood (83), and actor Kevin Nealon (69).
Have a great and safe weekend everyone!
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