Monthly Archives: October 2017

O Canada

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Katherine

The colours of fall in Canada

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C-GIHM

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Katherine

C-GIHM, a 1988 Cessna 208B at the Nanaimo airport

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According to Environment Canada, the wonderful fall colour this year is not something we are imagining as being more vivid and intense than usual. It’s real. The yellows have been stimulated by recent heavy rain after dry weather throughout the … Continue reading →

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SAREX

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Katherine

A search and rescue exercise in Baynes Sound, between Union Bay and Denman Island

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Wall Beach

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Katherine

Wall Beach on a fall day Wall Beach has always been one of my go-to places when I need to get away from the day to day toils and troubles that seem to mount up. It’s a peaceful area full … Continue reading →

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A cloudy day in Comox

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Katherine

A cloudy fall day at the Comox Marina

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YTL 435

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Katherine

This 422 Class District Harbor Tug, Small was laid down in 1943, at Bellingham Iron Works, Bellingham, WA. She was delivered and placed in service as YT-435 in the 12th Naval District, Navy Yard Mare Island in 1944, Vallejo, California. … Continue reading →

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Red Sky I

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Katherine

Red Sky I at Fisherman’s Wharf in Comox Red Sky I (ex Paramount) was built at Sorel in 1962 as Linda Luc, and later rebuilt in 1972 at Vancouver. From 1975-1995 she was owned by British Columbia Packers Ltd., and … Continue reading →