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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!

Kris Carlson submitted today’s featured photo, which she took on a walk through Millennium Trails earlier this week.

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On this day:
In 1475, artist and poet Michelangelo was born in Italy.

In 1912, National Biscuit Company introduced Oreo sandwich cookies.

In 1964, boxing champion Cassius Clay joined the Nation of Islam and changed his name to Muhammad Ali.

Today’s weather:
A mix of sun and cloud is expected on Wednesday, March 6, as is a high of four degrees Celsius during the day, dropping to minus three 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…
Powell River U15 Kings have advanced to the provincial finals in Quesnel.

Meanwhile…
North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney has been named as one of the 2024 recipients of the Esprit de Corps Women in Defence Award.

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

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