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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!

Robert Predinchuk submitted today’s featured photo, which he took earlier this month at McRae Cove in Stillwater, south of Powell River, as a couple of friends met by a fence under a colourful sky.

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On this day:
In 1812, Grimm's Fairy Tales were published for the first time.

In 1946, classic Christmas-themed film It's a Wonderful Life premiered in theatres.

In 1996, famous astronomer Carl Sagan died at age 62.

Today’s weather:
Rain is in forecast for Wednesday, December 20, as is a high of 10 degrees Celsius during the day, dropping to eight 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…
qathet Regional District’s finance committee has recommended the board approve a five per cent increase to the directors’ annual indemnity for 2024.

Meanwhile…
Sunshine Coast Tourism has appointed its board of directors for 2023/2024.

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

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