This year there were 14 new records set during the contest.  To see more information and get the results go to

http://www.arrl.org/news/contest-branch-reports-arrl-international-dx-contest-phone-results-posted-other-news

The North American QSO Party (RTTY) will be held on July 21/22 2018. For all the information you need go to

http://www.ncjweb.com/NAQP-Rules.pdf

The 84th Hamfest will be held on July 20-22-2018. For all the information you need on this event go to

http://www.gwhamfest.org/

The Radio Amateurs of Canada have issued the following bulletin on the IARU HF Championship

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Environment Canada has issued multiple special weather statements for various portions of BC due to predicted high temperatures. To  learn more go to

https://weather.gc.ca/warnings/index_e.html?prov=bc

For ARES folks and others I think you will find the article below rather interesting. The 4th paragraph is noteworthy

https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1047919-video-dramatic-new-footage-of-tham-luang-cave-rescue-released/?utm_source=newsletter-20180712-0641&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=news

The attached is a press release from Nanaimo Ground Search and Rescue on the planned activities of weekend of July 14 2018 on Vancouver Island. Although amateur radio is not specifically mentioned rest assured we will be there

Rescue on the Rock brings search and rescue teams together in Nanaimo

Friggatriskaidekaphobia… those who have issues with Friday the 13th……

Enjoy today, Friday the 13th of July  2018

Who’s afraid of Friday the 13th?

Congratulations to Marcus Hansen of North Vancouver BC for being awarded the  July QST Cover Plaque Award. For more information go to

http://www.arrl.org/news/ve7ca-wins-the-july-qst-cover-plaque-award

For more information on the call signs go to

http://www.arrl.org/news/wrtc-2018-call-signs-will-be-y81a-through-y89u