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Firefighting
Copters and other stories from Air Highways
Magazine
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When
he launched his career a few decades ago, Bruce
Campbell probably hadn't the faintest idea of being
in the helicopter business, or even in the aviation
industry. So how did he end up getting totally
involved with a helicopter fleet operation,
fighting forest fires across Canada? In his other
life, that which occurred prior to 1987, Bruce was
an aspiring Canadian banker, starting off in
Montreal, Quebec with the Bank of Montreal, then
moving on to Toronto, Ontario, where he became
Senior Vice President, Corporate Credit.
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Canada's
Galapagos:Give
Grant Paulson a stretch of ocean to land on any
day, even when the winds are blowing across the
runway at some of Northern BC's more challenging
airports. "It's a whole lot easier to bring your
plane down on the ocean, providing the waves aren't
too high," says Paulson, who flies a pontoon
equipped Helio-Courier H295. Paulson is looking
forward to scouting out the landing opportunities
around Masset on the northern tip of the Queen
Charlotte Islands after taking advantage of a
unique real estate opportunity at the former
military base.(Continued)
The
BC Scene
is a potpourri of natural and man made attractions
and a kaleidoscope of panoramic vistas. As in our
award winning theme "Many Worlds in One," British
Columbia combines the geography
of
many lands, plus a culture that goes back thousands
of years. Here are some links to stories and
profiles on this site and in our
maazine(s).
Whirlybirds
and Burma Shave:
During the Burma Shave era, when billboards and
road signs were in full bloom across the
countryside, the advertising slogan one would see
for decades on billboards leading into BC from its
neighbouring provinces and states was " Follow the
Birds to Victoria." These signs with the familiar
seagulls conjured up all sorts of images to entice
the vacation bound traveller. Today, after years of
receiving requests about Helijet Airways from
readers in Southern California and as far away as
Africa, I would change the slogan a little, to
salute Canada's unique helicopter airline.
(Continued)
Alberni
and the Clayoquot:
Like a giant
arm reaching over halfway into Vancouver Island,
Alberni Inlet is the channel from where BC forest
products reach the open sea, bound for destinations
near and far. Perched at the inlet's base is Port
Alberni (pop. 28,000), linked to North American and
world centres thanks to the Alberni Valley
Airport." Our first scheduled air service has been
a long time coming", says Bill Ellwyn, Director of
the Alberni-Clayoquot Economic Development
Commission. "People who haven't been able to reach
us in the past will be able to buy to buy a ticket
in Frankfurt, Tokyo or wherever, right through to
Port Alberni. That's going to have a positive
effect." (continued)
Gassy
Jack's Stompin' Grounds
Just steps
from Canada Place, where Alaska-bound cruise ships
berth, the West Coast Express Train rolls in, and
float planes take off for BC's Adventure Islands,
historic Gastown begins. Its cobblestone streets
and ornate lampposts mark this piece of history a
living museum ... an area of charm, character and
curiosity. From our editorial office overlooking
"Maple Tree Square," and the statue of Gassy Jack,
our staff and visitors witness this transformation
daily ... (Continued)
Vancouver's
Robsonstrasse:
My brother Jean Pierre and I came to Vancouver from
France, and like many Europeans who live here, my
favorite venue is Robson Street, where Jean Pierre
has his own studios for a decade. For many years,
this ten block stretch was called "Robsonstrasse"
because of its variety of German and Austrian
shops, delis, coffee bars and great little
restaurants. Last month we found out that the
Heidelberg Restaurant, a fixture in Robson Square
for generations is still going strong, it has moved
down to Howe Street and is part of the City Centre
Travelodge. (Continued)
The
BC Scene
is a potpourri of natural and man made attractions
and a kaleidoscope of panoramic vistas. As we
talked about in our award winning theme "Many
Worlds in One," British Columbia combines the
geography of many lands, from desert to seacoast
and alpine meadows, plus a culture that goes back
thousands of years. (Continued)
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