Katherine Bickford

A barn – Dove Creek Road

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Katherine

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I like barns – they are one of the few things I miss about southern Ontario. I was quite glad to spot this one on Dove Creek Road, between Merville and Courtenay.

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Gabriola – A green boat

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Katherine

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A green boat anchored in Percy Anchorage, at the end of Northumberland Channel between Gabriola Island and Mudge Island.

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Lazo Marsh

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Katherine

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A small section of the 127 hectare Lazo Marsh in the North East Comox Wildlife Management Area. This natural area has many meandering and intersecting trails that are enjoyed by naturalists and other outdoor recreationalists for wildlife viewing, walking and mountain biking.

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I spent a little bit of time hiking about in the east side of the park, stopping to figure out which branch of the trail to take, and to take pictures of interesting things that I saw.

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Nanaimo – twilight

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Katherine

Twilight view of the marina and downtown Nanaimo

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Nanaimo – CPR Dock

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Katherine

The CPR Dock in Nanaimo, with Wellcox Yard in the background

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Comox Valley Water Pollution Control Centre

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Katherine

The Comox Valley Water Pollution Control Centre (CVWPCC) is a secondary wastewater treatment facility operated by the Regional District of Comox-Strathcona for the communities of Courtenay, Comox and CFB Comox on Vancouver Island.

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Secondary effluent is discharged through a re-aeration cascade to a gravity outfall which terminates in the Strait of Georgia in 80 metres of water 3 km offshore.

The Comox Valley Water Pollution Control Centre is classified as a Level IV plant.

and now you know…

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