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Puntledge Generation Penstock Pipeline

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Katherine

Looking along the pipeline toward Bevan, Forbidden Plateau and Comox Lake

Canadian Collieries Puntledge hydroelectric

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Katherine

In 1912 Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Ltd. developed the hydroelectric potential of Comox Lake and the Puntledge River to provide electricity for the operation of its coal mines in the Cumberland area. An impounding dam was built at the outlet of … Continue reading →

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The 40 Houses

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Katherine

In 1948, a project to be built in Courtenay was proposed by Central Housing and Mortgage Corporation. There would be 40 houses on the “old Cudmore property” which was bounded on the north by 17th Street and to the west … Continue reading →

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Sandra – a Bevan Mystery

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Katherine

I saw this little white cross, just off to the side of the BC Hydro Puntledge access road. Sandra 1955 – 2009 Who was Sandra? I turned to one of my favourite sources of information about the history of … Continue reading →

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The mysterious pipeline – part 3

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Katherine

The third part to the mysterious pipeline story involved was hiking upstream along the Browns River looking for remains of the old dam that was used as part of the early Courtenay water supply. I found it, along with the … Continue reading →

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The mysterious pipeline – part 2

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Katherine

The second part to the mysterious pipeline story happened by accident when was hiking along the Browns River looking for remains of the old dam that was used as part of the early Courtenay water supply. To be accurate, at … Continue reading →

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Comox Lake – The forgotten forest

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Katherine

In September 2014 the water levels in Comox Lake were at some of the lowest recorded by BC Hydro in the 30 years of recorded history. When the water is this low you can really begin to see what logging … Continue reading →

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Comox Lake – fallen giants

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Katherine

A few of the stumps and roots of fallen giants that can be seen along Comox Lake – a reminder of the rich history of logging on Vancouver Island. Eventually nature will reclaim this resource and only memories will remain … Continue reading →