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

Lisa Hansen submitted today’s featured image, which she took recently at Willingdon Beach, of Texada [left] and Ahgykson [right] islands, with Vancouver Island in the background.

To submit a picture for Photo of the Day consideration, send the full size original via email to editor@prpeak.com 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 1940, German forces began invading Belgium, France, the Netherlands and Luxembourg during the early stages of World War II.

In 1963, the Rolling Stones recorded their first single, covering Chuck Berry’s “Come On”.

In 2013, in a rematch of the 2012 championship game, Russia beat Canada 2-1 in Switzerland to defend its gold medal at the World Hockey Championships. 

Today’s weather:
Sun is in the forecast for Wednesday, May 10, as is a high of 20 degrees Celsius during the day, dropping to 11 degrees in the evening, when clouds are expected to roll in. For the full 12-hour and seven-day qathet region weather forecast, go to our weather page.

In case you missed it…
A City of Powell River taxpayer has noted that taxes for an average single-family dwelling are higher than the 4.3 per cent quoted by the city.

Meanwhile…
The Rotary Club of Powell River recently received the Outstanding Rotary Club of the Year Award for District 5040.

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