msquebanh, 1 month ago to britishcolumbia

The Hawaii #MartinMars, famous for putting out fires with a single flyover, will find its new home at #NorthSaanich’s #BritishColumbia #Aviation #Museum in the fall.

The 60X36-metre Martin Mars will fly down the east coast of the Island before it arrives at the #VictoriaBC Airport for its final resting place.

https://www.saanichnews.com/local-news/martin-mars-finds-new-home-at-north-saanichs-bc-aviation-museum-7335701

#VancouverIsland #WaterBomber #Airplane #Firefighting #PortAlberni #CoulsonAviation #PNW #Saanich #YYJ #SidneyBC #BCAviation #TouristAttraction #TourismVictoria

msquebanh, 3 months ago to cycling

#Cycling safely is easier in #SidneyBC with a new bike repair station, tool loan and cycling programs on tap – and #free.

The Town of Sidney, in partnership with the #VancouverIslandRegionalLibrary, is offering four bike repair kits now available at the Sidney/#NorthSaanich branch for up to a week at a time.

https://www.vicnews.com/local-news/sidney-boosts-cycling-safety-with-repair-station-loaner-tools-7320246

#Bicycles #YYJ #CommunityBikes #FreeProgram #SidneyByTheSea #RideOn #GoodNews #VancouverIsland