The first weekend of autumn in Vancouver was one of those perfect days, sunny and crisp with a cool breeze along the water. We took advantage of the weather to walk along the seawall from Canada Place on Burrard Inlet, down past the Trade and Convention Centre, Seaplane terminal and into Coal Harbour. We then […]
This is a repost from the The Climate Knowledge Brokers Manifesto website. Society is only now grasping the full extent to which our lives, jobs and environment are sensitive to a changing climate. Effective decision making will be needed in many areas if we are to build a climate resilient future. So begins the “Climate Knowledge […]
I’ve been lucky enough to work in Viet Nam on a variety of projects spanning about 20 years, and during that time I’ve worked with some truly remarkable individuals. One of these individuals is Lady Borton, profiled in the article below. Lady exemplifies service – she’s worked quietly and effectively and has positively impacted the […]
Last week I had a chance to drive up to Campbell River to visit the John Hart Generating Station Replacement project. The dam and powerhouse were constructed in 1947 and are in need of replacement – the prime contractor for the work is SNC-Lavalin, and Hatfield Consultants is providing environmental management services. The project is […]
Took the dog for a walk on a trail behind our house along the Mashiter Trail with my 105mm macro lens – this is a lovely “true” macro lens that is also a great for portraits. A challenge I often bump into when using a macro lens is the shallow depth of field, especially when […]