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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!

Lesley Pihl submitted today’s featured image, which she took in Lund last week as Tracy Pihl paddled toward the sunset.

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On this day:
In 1897, author Bram Stoker published his gothic horror novel Dracula in London.

In 1969, Apollo 10 astronauts returned to Earth after an eight-day dress rehearsal for the first manned moon landing.

In 1988, Edmonton Oilers beat Boston Bruins 6-3 to sweep the best-of-seven Stanley Cup final series in four games.

Today’s weather:
A sunny sky is in the forecast for Friday, May 26, as is a high of 26 degrees Celsius during the day, dropping to 10 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…
After a five-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, International Choral Kathaumixw is back this summer and there have been several changes to the organization.

Meanwhile…
Powell River Otago Rugby Club’s coach is hoping to make a pitch to get the club back into league play.

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