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Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices
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Happy Friday!

Regular photo of the day contributor Vanesa Acuto snapped today’s featured image, capturing a visitor at Powell River Regional Cemetery in Cranberry. 

To submit a picture for Photo of the Day consideration, send the full size original via email to [email protected] with the subject line “Photo of the Day.” Remember to include where and when you took the picture, what it is and your name (we want to give you credit).

On this day:
In 1978, while playing for Chicago Blackhawks, hockey hall of famer Bobby Orr scored his last National Hockey League goal in a loss to Detroit Red Wings.

Today’s weather:
A mix of sun and cloud is in the forecast during the day on Friday, October 28, as is a high of 11 degrees Celsius, dropping to a low of eight degrees in the evening, when chances of showers are 70 per cent. For the full 12-hour and seven-day qathet region weather forecast, go to our weather page.

In case you missed it…
Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons says it would be an honour to continue serving in cabinet under premier-designate David Eby.

Meanwhile…
Effective at noon today (October 28), open burning activities will once again be permitted throughout Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdiction.

Low on gas?
Here are the latest prices at local stations.