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Start your day off right with things you need to know this morning. Notable birthdays and today’s forecast are at the bottom.
Things you need to know
1. Justin Trudeau photobombs a prom photo in Vancouver
In case you missed it over the long weekend, a group of Vancouver high school students got the surprise of a lifetime when Justin Trudeau photobombed their prom photo. Photos show him running through the group of unsuspecting teens before he stops to say hi and take a proper photo with the group.
Prom season in #Vancouver pic.twitter.com/pgLUqdkgjd
— Adam Scotti 🇨🇦📷 (@AdamScotti) May 20, 2017
Justin Trudeau photobombed these high school students’ prom picture during his jog in Vancouver. pic.twitter.com/jkzi72lpNo
— AJ+ (@ajplus) May 22, 2017
2. The Erie Otters set all sorts of records in big win at the Memorial Cup
It was a night to remember for Dylan Strome and the rest of the Erie Otters. Strome set the Memorial Cup record with seven points and the Otters set a record as well with 12 total goals en route to a 12-5 win over the Saint John Sea Dogs. The tournament continues with a game between the Sea Dogs and the Seattle Thunderbirds on Tuesday night.
The @ErieOtters rewrite the record books with a 12-5 win to improve to 2-0 at the #MCMemorialCup!
— CanadianHockeyLeague (@CHLHockey) May 23, 2017
STATS: https://t.co/zXJDn1LxcL pic.twitter.com/I8O7O3D2zM
3. Sir Roger Moore has passed away
The longest serving James Bond passed away on Tuesday morning. Sir Roger Moore passed away at age 89 following a short battle with cancer, his family confirmed. Moore played the role of Bond for 5,118 days, which is nearly 1,000 days more than Daniel Craig, who is second on the list.
With the heaviest of hearts, we must share the awful news that our father, Sir Roger Moore, passed away today. We are all devastated. pic.twitter.com/6dhiA6dnVg
— Sir Roger Moore (@sirrogermoore) May 23, 2017
4. Zack Snyder steps away from ‘Justice League’ to deal with family tragedy
Director Zack Snyder has stepped away from ‘Justice League’ and will be replaced by Joss Whedon. Snyder is dealing with family matters after his 20-year-old daughter took her own life back in March. Snyder’s wife Deborah, who is a producer on the movie, is also taking a break to focus on family.
BREAKING: Zack Snyder is stepping away from directing 'JUSTICE LEAGUE' due to a family tragedy. (Source: @THR) pic.twitter.com/Uak1fEYwRk
— Comic Fade (@ComicFade) May 22, 2017
5. The Nashville Predators have advanced to the Stanley Cup Finals
There will be a brand new team representing the Western Conference in the Stanley Cup Finals this year. Colton Sissons scored a hat trick to lead the Predators to a series-clinching win over the Anaheim Ducks. The Preds will take on the winner of the series between the Ottawa Senators and Pittsburgh Penguins in the finals.
It's real. It's happening. The @PredsNHL are going to the #StanleyCup Final. pic.twitter.com/5thCcTkYI0
— NHL (@NHL) May 23, 2017
Notable Birthdays (via Famous Birthdays)
Drew Carey (59), Jewel (43), Gary McCord (69), Gary Roberts (51)
Forecast (for Andres Electronic Experts)
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