Monthly Archives: November 2015

C-GVIX and C-GVRM

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Katherine

C-GVIX, a 1956 Dehavilland DHC-3 and C-GVRM, a 1980 Bell 206B in Campbell River

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November Storm

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Katherine

The second storm caused by strong Arctic outflow winds

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Snow in Strathcona

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Katherine

The first snow of the season in Stathcona Provincial Park

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Winter reflections – Strathcona Parkway

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Katherine

A quick stop safely pulled off alongside the Strathcona Parkway to shoot a picture of the snow and the highway.

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Strathcona Parkway

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Katherine

Strathcona Parkway – Highway 19 to Mt Washington and Strathcona Provincial Park

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Baynes Sound Connector

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Katherine

Work continues at the BC Ferries cable ferry facility in Buckley Bay While Seaspan has been conducting trials on the Baynes Sound Connector, it appears that problems with the drive cable are persisting – there is little information regarding the … Continue reading →

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On the mud – after the storm

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Katherine

On the mud – looking toward Comox from 19A I saw this sailboat a day after the first major winter storm blasted the Comox Valley with a deluge of rain driven by 70 km/h winds – I suppose the owner … Continue reading →

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McLean Mill

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Katherine

McLean Mill National Historic Site McLean mill was operated by R.B. McLean and his three sons from 1926 to 1965. The original plot of land was purchased by Robert Bartlett (“R.B.”) McLean, and he moved there with his wife Cora, … Continue reading →

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Wind and waves – Air Force Beach

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Katherine

Strong arctic outflow winds turn the waters of Georgia Strait into a frenzy of waves… Air Force Beach looking toward Kye Bay

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Elk Falls – a bit of mist

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Katherine

A bit of mist at Elk Falls

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