Archive for December, 2011

Your mobile phone coverage

When I moved to Gabriola, a little over six years ago, I had to give up my Fido GSM digital phone that I had used in Vancouver, because it only worked at my new home if I stood in the northeast corner of the mostly northerly room in the house. That seemed to be the [...]

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Islands Trust – new executive

Here’s the news from the Islands Trust: At its first meeting since the local government elections, the Islands Trust Council elected a new Executive Committee. During the Wednesday afternoon session, the nominees answered questions from council members about the skills and values they would bring to the Executive Committee. On Thursday morning, council members chose [...]

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At Pilot Bay

These are clambering over the rocks at Pilot Bay. What are they? Clematis, maybe?

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Silva Bay Airport

Silva Bay airport? I hear your amazement. You’re wondering what airport!? But did you know that the airport float at Silva Bay has an official airport code? World Airport Codes lists Silva Bay Airport as SYF. The only user comment on that page (it’s from 2009) about the Silva Bay Airport says: The Silva Bay [...]

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