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

Rick McGrath submitted today’s featured image of the stunning Comox Glacier.

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On this day:
In 1949, the North Atlantic Treaty was signed by 12 countries, including Canada.

In 1975, Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded Microsoft.

In 2008, Singer Beyonce and rapper Jay-Z were married in New York.

Today’s weather:
A mix of sun and cloud is expected on Thursday, April 4, as is a high of 13 degrees Celsius during the day, dropping to one degree 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 directors were recently provided a snapshot of local policing and a review of accumulated statistics.

Meanwhile…
An annual charity hockey match between Powell River RCMP and Powell River Fire Rescue takes place on Saturday, April 6, at Hap Parker Arena.

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

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