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Good morning, Peak readers

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

Vanesa Acuto submitted today’s featured image, which she took recently at Second Beach while the sun was setting.

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On this day:
In 1929, the Vatican City became an independent state, under the Lateran Treaty, which guarantees its political and territorial sovereignty.

In 1958, singer-songwriter Prince, who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, was born in Minnesota. He died in 2016.

In 1986, at the French Open, Chris Evert defeated Martina Navratilova in the final for her 18th and final Grand Slam title, and record seventh at that tennis tournament..

Today’s weather:
A sunny sky is in the forecast for Wednesday, June 7, as is a high of 29 degrees Celsius during the day, dropping to 12 degrees 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…
Tla’amin Nation is starting work on a project to identify, protect, educate and divert visitors from vulnerable archaeological sites in Desolation Sound.

Meanwhile…
Rock and crystal enthusiasts Barb Creber and Kyla Mazurak will host a rock, gem and crystal show at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 164 on Saturday, June 10, and Sunday, June 11.

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