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

Ian Currie snapped today’s featured image of a heron at the north harbour marina in Westview. 

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On this day:
In 1558, at the age of 25, Elizabeth I became Queen of England after the death of her half sister, Queen “Bloody” Mary.

In 1869, the Suez Canal opened in Egypt.

In 2003, at the age of 21, Britney Spears was memorialized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, becoming the youngest singer to receive the honour.

Today’s weather:
Clear skies are expected on Thursday, November 16, once morning fog dissipates, as is a high of six degrees Celsius during the day, dropping to a low of one degree at night. For the full 12-hour and seven-day qathet region weather forecast, go to our weather page.

In case you missed it…
Louis Riel was recognized in a ceremony and flag raising at Powell River City Hall on November 16 on the 137th anniversary of his death by hanging.

Meanwhile…
City of Powell River Council will be responding to requests from Westview Ratepayers Society (WRS) regarding supportive housing in the community.

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