For the past week or so, the LNG Canada flare has been lighting up the skies night and day through heavy rain, fog and clouds, with the roar of the flames heard across town. It was part of the preparation for the implementation of “Train 2” the second LNG processing unit. On November 6, LNG Canada confirmed that Train 2 is now operational.
Farewell (for now) to the CF Snowbirds The Department of National Defence said Tuesday, May 19, the Snowbirds aerial demonstration team from 431 Squadron based in Moose Jaw, will be grounded after the 2026 flying season. The Snowbirds currently fly the aging T-114 Tutor jets, which have been part of the Royal Canadian Air Force […]
Monday May 18 was a mostly rainy, windy day in Kitimat. Late in the evening, just after ten, I stepped out on my deck and saw through a break in the clouds, the crescent new moon and a bright star. A quick check on the Sky Map app (link to web version) on my phone […]
The clear weather continues. Woke up again just before 6 am. The moon, 88.9 per cent waning gibbous was right over Douglas Channel. Rather than go outside, I just grabbed my Alpha 55 with the Tamron 70-300 which I keep by my deck for bird photography and shot through my bedroom window.
