Author Archives: Katherine

Over the field – clouds at Seiffert’s Farm

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Katherine

I noticed some storm clouds brewing and roiling while at Seiffert’s Farm – they were moving fast so I shot some stills and a bit of video, and just barely escaped a downpour that seemed to come out of nowhere…

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The first storm

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Katherine

I stopped at Point Holmes to sea what nature brought when the first storm of the season arrived on Vancouver Island. A spectacular day for wind surfers and photography…

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Thomson Bros. Lumber CO. LTD sawmill

Posted on September 17, 2017 by Katherine

Thomson Bros. Lumber Co. LTD sawmill – still operating In 1966, 19 year old Joe Thomson left a $2.25 an hour union job at Field Sawmills, purchased 2½ acres with a house next to Cumberland Road for $3,500, and built … Continue reading →

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Snuneymuxw First Nation log sort

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Katherine

Snuneymuxw First Nation log sort – Nanaimo

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Snuneymuxw First Nation totem

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Katherine

Snuneymuxw First Nation totem – Nanaimo

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Snuneymuxw First Nation totems

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Katherine

Snuneymuxw First Nation totem poles – Nanaimo  

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RCAF

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Katherine

An RCAF CH-149 Cormorant helicopter from 442 Squadron preparing for a Search and rescue (SAR) mission

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CP-140 Aurora

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Katherine

  An RCAF CP-140 Aurora taxiing at the Comox Airport

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C-FWAQ

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Katherine

  C-FWAQ, a Westjet 2002 Boeing 737-7CT taxiing at the Comox Valley Airport

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C-GFIO

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Katherine

C-GFIO, a 2001 Nav Canada flight inspection Bombardier CL-600-2B19 (Series 100)

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