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Historical notes?

1913 The original Comox Lake impoundment dam was constructed at Comox Lake outlet by Wellington Colliery company [later Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Ltd.]. The diversion facilities, as they existed in 1950 prior to redevelopment, were comprised of the present cross-stream weir … Continue reading

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Comox Lake – The other side of the dam

If you’re a recreational user of the Puntledge River you’ll probably know that the twin remotely controlled gates on the right hand side of the Comox Lake impoundment dam are used to regulate the discharge of water into the Puntledge. … Continue reading

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Canadian Collieries Puntledge hydroelectric

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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Kinnikinnik Child Care Centre

A look at Kinnikinnik Child Care Centre, at 19 Wing/CFB Comox in Lazo B.C.   To view the entire image album please head to my Facebook page…

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Browns River Dam

A bit more of the history of the Browns River, and the Courtenay water supply… Water supply intake on the Browns   The fish bypass valve   Downstream of the fish bypass valve   Below the impounding dam   Winter … Continue reading

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Browns River Falls

Browns River Falls

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30 Seconds at Air Force Beach

30 Seconds at Air Force Beach Just because Youtube is annoying me…

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K’ómoks First Nation

The K’ómoks First Nation cemetery is a hauntingly beautiful spot – it’s nestled between Comox road and the Comox estuary in the Comox Indian Reserve #1.   [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.229604223829963.1073741913.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″]

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Nautical Art

Nautical art at the 19 Wing Marine section

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Ogden Point – Carnival Miracle

The Carnival Miracle at Ogden Point The Carnival Miracle is a Spirit class cruise ship: Built: 2004 Builder: Kværner Masa-Yards, Helsinki,Finland Tonnage: 88,500 GT Length: 294 m Beam: 32 m Draft: 8 m Decks: 12 decks Engines: Six diesel engines … Continue reading

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