A Royal Canadian Air Force CH-149 Cormorant helicopter performs search and rescue training with M/V Halmar, in the Halifax harbour, on Oct. 27, 2020. Andrew Vaughan/The Canadian Press Another chapter in Sable Island’s long history of providing rescue services for struggling seafarers may be about to begin. The Royal Canadian …
Read More »GO NZ: Auckland holidays – Kawau Island
Take your private boat or a water taxi to snorkel the wreck of the Rewa in the waters around Kawau Island. Photo / Mel Homer Kawau has a rich history and geography to explore, writes Mel Homer It’s dark. 12-year-old Sam is at the helm, battling to keep the boat …
Read More »Harry and Meghan’s new Victorian life: How Vancouver Islanders are getting along with their royal neighbours
A horse-drawn carriage tour makes its way through Victoria. Vancouver Island has been getting used to the presence of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who are staying near the provincial capital in North Saanich. Photography by Melissa Renwick/The Globe and Mail As far as landing pads go, North Saanich …
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