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

Ainsley Hannah submitted today’s featured image, which was taken near Oceanview Education Centre in Westview.

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 1812, author Charles Dickens was born in England.

In 1964, legendary band The Beatles arrived in New York to begin their first North American tour.

In 1976, Toronto Maple Leafs forward Darryl Sittler set a National Hockey League record with 10 points, including six goals, in an 11-4 home win over Boston Bruins.

Today’s weather:
Rain is expected on Tuesday, February 7, as is a high of seven degrees Celsius during the day, dropping to one degree in the evening. For the full 12-hour and seven-day qathet region weather forecast, go to our weather page.

In case you missed it…
City of Powell River councillors have been provided updates about the city’s current and forecasted short- and long-term finance positions.

Meanwhile…
Powell River U18 Kings suffered a heartbreaking loss on Sunday, February 5, in their first playoff matchup.

Low on gas?

Here are the latest prices at local stations.