Good morning Okanagan! Let鈥檚 get your Wednesday started!
Fun Fact: It is estimated that in a week鈥檚 time, Earth鈥檚 population will reach 8 billion.
On this day
In 1861, the first football game in Canada that鈥檚 documented takes place at the University of Toronto.
In 1904, the first airplane flight to last more than five minutes takes place.
In 1982, boxer Sugar Ray Leonard retires鈥 for the first time.
In 2006, singer David Bowie performs on stage for the last time.
In 2019, the last edition of the Hockey Night in Canada segment 鈥楥oach鈥檚 Corner鈥 takes place, ending a 37-year run.
National holidays
Today is British Pudding Day, Go To An Art Museum Day, and National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day.
Weather forecast from Environment Canada
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In case you missed it
Remembering Indigenous veterans who risked their lives but were stripped of their community. Learn more here.
Poppy campaign has begun in Penticton ahead of Remembrance Day. Learn more here.
Sketch of alleged attempted Vernon child abduction suspect released. Learn more here.
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Celebrity birthdays
If your birthday is today, you share a birthday with wrestler Chris Jericho (52), rapper French Montana (38), country singer Chris Lane (38), actor Lou Ferrigno (71), and rock singer Tom Fogerty (would鈥檝e been 82).
Stay warm, drive safe, and have a great day everyone!
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