January 2008 - Posts

Off to Wales!
Tomorrow morning, my wife and I are leaving for a 2 week holiday in Wales. We are going to visit my family, most of whom relocated to the Isle of Anglesey from Bedfordshire, England almost 10 years ago. Anglesey is located in northwest Wales – perhaps Read More...
Posted 10 January 08 11:22 by Howard Sanders | 2 Comments   
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More Tips to Reduce Wood Smoke Pollution
OK, so you have your CSA/EPA certified wood stove, and have properly prepared, seasoned and stored your wood for maximum burning efficiency (see previous posts…) Here are some burning tips to help you get the most enjoyment and efficiency out of Read More...
Posted 09 January 08 09:48 by Howard Sanders | 0 Comments   
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Events on Pender Island, BC Tuesday, Jan 8th to Sunday Jan 13th
Now that New Year’s has come and gone for another year, we are all settling in to our “normal” patterns of life again (except, of course, those of us who have made resolutions involving ridding our lives of unhealthy patterns!) Or perhaps Read More...
Posted 08 January 08 10:04 by Howard Sanders | 0 Comments   
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Pender Island Ferry Dock Closed for Repairs Jan 8th to Jan 10th
The Otter Bay ferry dock on Pender Island will be closed on Tuesday, January 8 th (after the 7:20 sailing to Vancouver and the 7:45am sailing to Victoria) until the end of the day on Thursday, January 10 th in order for repairs to be made to one of the Read More...
Posted 07 January 08 12:24 by Howard Sanders | 0 Comments   
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Reducing Wood Smoke Pollution
Wood smoke contains over 100 pollutants -- these pollutants not only negatively impact the environment but are also linked to a wide range of health problems. According to Environment Canada , residential wood combustion is a major contributor to winter Read More...
Posted 07 January 08 09:38 by Howard Sanders | 0 Comments   
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Poets Cove 1/4 Share For Sale On Pender Island, British Columbia
Pender Island 1/4 Share • 845 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm single story - MLS® $159,000 CAD - Poet's Cove Splendour South Pender Island, Southern Gulf Islands - Own your own piece of the good life on Pender Island with a 1/4 share in this 2BR-2BA- Read More...
Posted 05 January 08 12:05 by Howard Sanders | 0 Comments   
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Choosing A Wood Heating Appliance for your Home
As I wrote yesterday, approximately 20 percent of the single family dwellings in Canada are heated to some extent with wood. According to Environment Canada , residential wood heating is the third largest source of fine particle emissions associated with Read More...
Posted 05 January 08 10:31 by Howard Sanders | 0 Comments   
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Heating Your Home with Wood: Eco-friendly? Carbon Neutral?
Approximately 20 percent of the single family dwellings in Canada are heated to some extent with wood. According to Environment Canada , wood is used in more than 3 million Canadian homes as either a primary or secondary heat source. Of course, woodstoves Read More...
Posted 04 January 08 11:56 by Howard Sanders | 0 Comments   
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BC ASSESSMENT NOTICES SENT TO PROPERTY OWNERS IN THE GULF ISLANDS
More than 16,500 property owners in British Columbia’s Gulf Islands can expect to receive their 2008 Property Assessment Notice in the coming days. Assessments are the estimate of a property’s market value as of July 1, 2007. This common valuation Read More...
Posted 03 January 08 08:28 by Howard Sanders | 0 Comments   
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New Year's Eve on Pender Island, BC a Resounding Success!
Happy New Year to all of you! We had a great time bringing in 2008 here on Pender Island. This year's Magic Lake Lantern Festival has been described as one of the best in its 9 year history. This is thanks to the hard work of so many performers and Read More...
Posted 02 January 08 10:12 by Howard Sanders | 0 Comments   
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