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

Bob Davey submitted today’s featured photo, which he took last last Friday as Island Discovery was making its way back to Texada Island after picking up passengers at Westview Terminal.

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On this day:
In 1976, England’s princess Margaret and her husband, the Earl of Snowdon, announced their separation following 16 years of marriage.

In 1989, Canadian figure skater Kurt Browing won the men’s world championship in France.

In 2001, Aerosmith, Queen, Paul Simon, Steely Dan and Ritchie Valens were among the nominees inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. 

Today’s weather:
Sun with a mix of clouds in the afternoon is expected on Tuesday, March 19, as is a high of 16 degrees Celsius during the day, dropping to four 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 are undefeated at the provincial championships heading into the final day of round-robin play.

Meanwhile…
Debbie Dee has been at the helm of Powell River Brain Injury Society for more than 20 years, but will pass the torch to Leanne Kerntopf later this month.

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

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