Monthly Archives: July 2014

A quiet moment

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Katherine

A quiet moment in the early evening at CFB Comox – in a rare moment the Air Cadets have finished flying for the day, and Westjet and Coastal Mountain Air are safely on the ramp.

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Westjet – on the ramp

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Katherine

Behind the lines – A Westjet airplane heading out on the ramp.

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On the ramp – CC-115 Buffalo

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Katherine

RCAF CC-115 Buffalo from 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron at 19 Wing preparing to depart on a SAR mission.

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Victoria – Harbour Air

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Katherine

The Harbour Air floats in Victoria’s Inner Harbour Dehavilland DHC-3

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James Bay – Dallas Road

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Katherine

Dallas Road near Ogden Point in James Bay

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James Bay community book box

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Katherine

A community book box in James Bay

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Johnston Street bridge replacement

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Katherine

Work in progress for the Johnston Street bridge replacement, Sadly, the train bridge and the E&N station were victims of this project.

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Ogden Point

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Katherine

A moment captured at Ogden Point – viewing the breakwater from the cruise ship terminal.

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St Ann’s Catholic Church and Cemetery

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Katherine

St Ann’s Catholic Church and Cemetery Father Pierre Rondeault established a mission to the Cowichan Indians in 1858. In 1870 he built the old stone “Butter Church” on Comiaken Hill. He was forced to abandon that church in 1890 and … Continue reading →

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Roger’s chocolates

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Katherine

The first Rogers’ chocolates were made in 1885 by Charles “Candy” Rogers in the back of his grocery store in Victoria, B.C. In 1891, Rogers expanded his chocolate operation to the company’s current heritage storefront on Government Street in Victoria.

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