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Storman Norman Presents
by Storman Norman
Welcome to Storman Norman Presents—where curiosity meets cutting-edge tech. We explore personal interests, timely topics, and fascinating deep dives.🌟 DEBUT SERIES: From Time Immemorial to Confederation (Jan 12) A 5-part special uncovering the gritty, 14,000-year reality of how Canada was forged—from Indigenous worlds and fur trade wars to the political deadlock of 1867.🤖 Powered by AI This series is a unique experiment. The research, scripts, and host voices are powered by Artificial Intelligence, curated by me.Streaming on Spotify, Apple, Amazon and YouTubeCurated by Storman Norman
Episodes
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Retro Game on Raspberry Pi
This comprehensive guide serves as a practical manual for enthusiasts looking to explore retro gaming through the Raspberry Pi ecosystem. The text is structured into technical hardware reviews, legal compliance overviews, and step-by-step creative tutorials that range from software coding in…
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Explore Your City: Calgary's Best Hikes and Walks by Lori Beattie
Looking for the best wildlife spots, public art, and hidden staircases in Calgary? We are reviewing the essential manual for any local explorer: Calgary’s Best Hikes and Walks by Lori Beattie. We cover 35 distinct routes that blend fitness with local history. From the Bow River paths to the…
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Hardy Gardening of the Canadian Prairies
Lyndon Penner’s guide to gardening in the Canadian prairies serves as a comprehensive manual for cultivating a resilient and meaningful landscape in a region defined by short growing seasons and harsh winters. The text moves from a philosophical appreciation of living soil and nutrient cycles to...
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Survey and Plan Rules v 1.16 2026-01-15
The ultimate guide to the BC surveyor's technical playbook. This massive feature-length episode covers all 11 parts of the Survey and Plan Rules. From the physical hardware of Type 1 posts in the ground to the digital frontier of the 2026 Plan Authentication updates, we extract the absolute...
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PRM Appendix B: Survey Standards for Legal Surveys on First Nation Treaty Settlement Lands
Navigating the jurisdiction of Treaty Lands. We extract the specialized procedural requirements for legal surveys on First Nation Treaty Settlement Lands. Learn how provincial survey standards interface with specific treaty agreements and federal land registries. Key Learning Points: Treaty...
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PRM Appendix A: Hearsay and Parol Evidence
When the math fails and the posts are gone, you have to talk to the neighbors. We deeply analyze the legal admissibility of unwritten evidence in boundary disputes. Explain the exceptions to the hearsay rule, the weight of testimony, and statutory declarations. Key Learning Points: Hearsay...
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PRM Chapter 17: Use of the BCLS Seal
The ultimate mark of professional liability. This episode covers the strict rules governing the Use of the BCLS Seal. We discuss the legal implications of stamping a document, the security of digital seals, and what a surveyor is actually certifying when they sign the plan. Key Learning Points:...
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PRM Chapter 16: Global Navigation Satellite Systems
The math and mandates of satellite surveying. We extract the strict practice standards for using GNSS in BC. Focus on the ABCLS requirements for independent redundancy, baseline processing, tying into the active control network, and mitigating multipath errors. Key Learning Points: Mandatory...
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PRM Chapter 15: Public Roads, Highways and Forest Service Roads
The public corridor and overlapping jurisdictions. This episode breaks down the complex legislation governing roads in BC. Learn the differences between Section 42 public roads, Section 107 dedications, and Forest Service Roads, and the legal process for stopping up highway boundaries. Key…
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PRM Chapter 14: Electronic Plans Filed with the Land Title & Survey Authority
The modern era of digital deposit. This episode unpacks the rigorous standards for electronic plan filing with the LTSA. Learn the exact legal protocols for digital signatures, securing your BCLS seal, and navigating the Web Filing system without triggering a defect notice. Key Learning Points:...
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PRM Chapter 13: Plans of Topography (Site Plans / Design Plans)
The ground truth for design and development. This episode dives into the standards for preparing topographic and site plans. We discuss the liability of boundary overlays on design plans and the precision required when other professionals rely on your data. Key Learning Points: Contouring...
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PRM Chapter 12: Building Location Certificates
The most requested, highest-risk survey for the general public. We focus on the liability limitations and precision requirements for Building Location Certificates. Learn what legally constitutes an encroachment, how municipal zoning bylaws apply, and why a BLC is strictly not a legal boundary...
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PRM Chapter 11: Mineral Tenure Surveys
From prospector stakes to mining leases. This episode extracts the legal procedures for converting a mineral claim under the Mineral Tenure Act. We focus on the unique hierarchy of evidence specific to mineral posts, location lines, and the complex calculation of fractional claims. Key Study...
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PRM Chapter 10: BC Energy Regulator Surveys
High-liability surveys in BC's resource sector. We detail the specialized requirements for surveying well sites and pipelines under the BC Energy Regulator. Learn the specific plan drafting requirements, traverse accuracy standards, and how statutory rights of way interact with Crown land. Key...
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PRM Chapter 9: Strata Title Surveys
Navigating the 3D cadastre. This episode breaks down the Strata Property Act as it applies to land surveying. We differentiate between Bare Land and Building Stratas, detail the creation of Limited Common Property (LCP), and explain the exact liability associated with signing Forms S, U, and V.…
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PRM Chapter 8: Principles of Boundary Surveys
The masterclass on boundary retracement. This is the core of the BCLS professional exam. We deeply analyze the Canons of Retracement and the legal definition of true and unalterable boundaries. Learn how physical occupation and original monuments will legally override mathematical measurements...
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PRM Chapter 7 Field Work
Taking the law into the field. We extract the mandatory field procedures required by the ABCLS and the Survey and Plan Rules. This episode covers the legal admissibility of field notes, the physical requirements for Type 1-5 monumentation, and the procedural standards for bearing trees and…
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PRM Chapter 6: Sources of Documentation and File Retention
A surveyor is only as good as their research. This episode outlines the mandatory standard of care for digging into the archives before your boots hit the ground. Learn the legal weight of Land Title Office records versus Surveyor General records, and why failing to review historical field notes…
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PRM Chapter 5: The Code of Ethics
More than just a signature. This episode explores the moral and legal weight of the BCLS commission. We review the official Code of Ethics, focusing on your paramount duty to the public, the updated Duty to Disclose, and how to legally navigate conflicts of interest in private practice. Key Study...
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PRM Chapter 4: Definitions
The internal law of the profession. This episode breaks down the Professional Governance Act and the ABCLS Bylaws to understand exactly how professional discipline works. We cover the mandatory reporting timelines, the complaint investigation process, and the powers of the Discipline Committee.…
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PRM Chapter 1: Historical Background
The foundation of British Columbia's survey fabric. Before you can re-establish a boundary, you need to know how it was originally built. This episode explores the legacy of the Royal Engineers, the chaotic evolution of the District Lot system, and the mathematical rigidity of the Railway Belt....
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The Cowichan Tribes v. Canada
The case that rewrote BC property law. This episode tackles the monumental 2025 Cowichan Tribes decision. We start with a plain-English breakdown of what happened in Richmond, then pull out the heavy legal machinery. Learn why the Torrens system and the Land Title Act cannot protect a...
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IB - Strata Boundaries
Where does my condo end and the hallway begin? We shine a light on Section 68 of the Strata Property Act. We cover the default rules for strata boundaries—centerline of walls, floors, and ceilings—and how to properly document exceptions to the rule. Key Study Points: Section 68 Default: The…
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IB - Witness Posts versus Offset Posts
They look identical in the ground, but legally, they are worlds apart. We illuminate the critical distinction between a Witness Post (which testifies to the location of a specific corner) and an Offset Post (which marks a boundary line, but not a corner). Key Study Points: The Legal Difference: A...
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IB - Witness Posts - Survey and Plan Rule - v1.3
What do you do when the true corner is in the middle of a river or inside a concrete pillar? We shed light on the strict rules for "Witness Posts." Learn how to properly monument, mark, and record a W.T. on your plan so future surveyors can find the invisible corner. Key Study Points: When to...
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IB - Strata Parent Parcel Requirements
You cannot build a strata on a shaky foundation. We illuminate the mandatory requirement to fully re-establish the "Parent Parcel" before any strata plan can be filed. Learn why cutting corners on the external boundary is the fastest way to a disciplinary hearing. Key Study Points: Full...
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IB - Resetting Posts on Strata Plans
When a parent parcel monument goes missing on a strata site, how do you put it back? We illuminate the strict rules for resetting posts on strata plans, ensuring the integrity of the external boundary is never compromised by internal building measurements. Key Study Points: The Parent Parcel:...
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IB - Requirement to Measure LCP v1.0
Patios, parking stalls, and yards: shedding light on Limited Common Property (LCP). We break down the absolute requirement to physically measure LCP areas rather than just copying the architect's conceptual drawings. Key Study Points: LCP Definition: Exclusive use vs. ownership. Dimensioning...
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IB - Re-Establishing Boundaries and Survey Evidence
Clearing the fog on boundary re-establishment. When old plans don't match the ground, what is the legal path forward? We illuminate the hierarchy of evidence, focusing on how a professional surveyor weights documentary evidence against physical reality. Key Study Points: Evaluating Evidence: How…
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IB - Present Natural Boundaries on Posting Plans
Water moves, but title lines are stubborn. We illuminate how to handle natural boundaries when you're just trying to file a simple posting plan. Do you have to re-survey the whole shoreline? We cover the critical distinctions between present natural boundaries and registered plan boundaries. Key...
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IB - Non-Statutory Surveys - Part 11 of the SPR
Navigating the grey area of "Non-Statutory" plans. We shine a light on Part 11 of the SPR, focusing on Building Location Certificates (BLCs) and topo surveys. Learn how to provide valuable spatial data to clients without accidentally establishing a legal boundary. Key Study Points: Part 11...
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IB - Intersection Requirements for Survey Plans
You can't just draw a line across a map; you have to tie it down. This episode illuminates the strict rules for intersecting existing boundary lines. We explore how to prevent the creation of "gores" (unintentional gaps) and overlaps when surveying new parcels. Key Study Points: The Tie-In Rule:...
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IB - Good Practice for Surveying With RTK GNSS
Just because your rover says "Fixed" doesn't mean you're right. We shed light on the ABCLS standards for RTK GNSS, focusing on the critical redundancies required to prove your points and the hidden dangers of multipath in BC's dense forests and urban canyons. Key Study Points: Redundancy: The...
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IB - Evidence of Occupation, Notes on Plans and Survey Letters
Just because your rover says "Fixed" doesn't mean you're right. We shed light on the ABCLS standards for RTK GNSS, focusing on the critical redundancies required to prove your points and the hidden dangers of multipath in BC's dense forests and urban canyons. Key Study Points: Redundancy: The...
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PA - Preparing Non-Statutory Survey Plans
Not every plan is a legal document, but any plan involving boundaries carries liability. In this episode, we explore the boundaries of "Unauthorized Practice" and how to prepare plot plans or topographic surveys without creating public confusion about the status of property lines. We break down...
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PA - Strata Property Act Sec 244 Encroachments
The "Heavy Outline" is the most important line on a strata plan. We dive deep into the containment rule: why a strata lot cannot exist outside its parent parcel and the technical requirements for defining building encroachments. We discuss the surveyor's responsibility in signing the Form U and...
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PA - Municipal Tree Bylaws
Summary: A property boundary is more than a line; it’s an ecosystem with liability attached. We cover the surveyor's role in locating protected trees, the definition of Critical Root Zones (CRZ), and the risks of accurate but "legally deficient" tree locations. Key Study Points: Critical Root…
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PA -Vertical Datums
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZxZzU_iM0IErK0Yq4-UrzoWX5RvAmEnh/view?usp=drive_link In this episode of Storman Norman Presents, we break down the complex world of vertical datums in British Columbia. Summary: Height matters, but so does the datum. We analyze the co-existence of CGVD28 and...
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PA - Correcting Posting Plans
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Om7CU9m9MPQPPuxYjbYtLGNKbx90Fn9i/view?usp=drive_link In this episode, we break down the critical protocols for fixing significant errors on registered posting plans in British Columbia. When an error is discovered on a registered posting plan, "just filing a new...
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PA - Checklist Dates
https://drive.google.com/file/d/166Vo64vXETmpojEYY90jb5MnkFF9xhye/view?usp=drive_link In this episode of Storman Norman Presents, we are tackling the strict chronological requirements for filing statutory plans in BC. Precision in dating is a professional responsibility. This episode clarifies…
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PA - Building Strata Plans Containing Both New and Conversion Units
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mPbyXFehm-6llDV0Ddogm3WscHyEtfqJ/view?usp=sharing In this episode of Storman Norman Presents, we dive into the complexities of building strata plans that blend new construction with previously occupied conversion units. Mixing new construction with previously...
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PA - Discontinuance and Closure of Highways
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vEWOGw_wV-YM19wpIhqgP4DMf7ddOFS4/view?usp=drive_link Closing a road changes the very fabric of land ownership. We discuss the process of road closure, the vesting of title in the Crown, and the surveyor's role in creating the new "Closed Road" parcels. Key Study...
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PA - Assessment and Interpretation of Survey Evidence
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VG8Gk34YwGLUVjdky7GO-16z4Wtakhw4/view?usp=sharing In this episode, we tackle the "judicial function" of the surveyor. When measurements and monuments conflict, which one wins? We explore the legal framework for re-establishing boundaries, moving beyond the math to...
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BC Land Title Act
In this episode of Storman Norman Presents, we break down the bedrock of land ownership and registration in British Columbia: the Land Title Act (LTA). This massive statute governs how land is described, subdivided, and transferred. We focus specifically on the sections that empower land…
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BC Strata Property Act
In this episode of Storman Norman Presents, we break down the legislative engine behind one of the most common development types in British Columbia: the Strata Property Act. We focus on the surveyor’s pivotal role in defining the horizontal and vertical limits of ownership, the technical nuances...
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BC Land Surveyors Act
In this episode of Storman Norman Presents, we break down the legislation that defines and regulates our profession: the Land Surveyors Act. We explore the legal "fence" around the practice of land surveying, the governance structure of the ABCLS, and the high-stakes disciplinary process that...
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BC Land Act
In this episode of Storman Norman Presents, we explore the statutory framework for the administration and disposition of Crown land in British Columbia: the Land Act. This legislation is the primary authority for how the province manages its vast land resources. We dive into the specific powers…
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On the Edge of a New Dominion: Confederation and Its Discontents (1860–1867)
In Episode 5 (1860–1867), we examine how political deadlock, economic upheaval, and strategic uncertainty pushed British North America toward Confederation. The Crisis: We explore the internal deadlock in the Province of Canada and the external pressures from the American Civil War and British...
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Furs, Frontiers, and Rebellions: The Making of British North America (1815–1860)
In Episode 4 (1815–1860), we explore the violent "Fur Trade Wars" and the political rebellions that forced the colonies toward democracy. War in the West: We recount the deadly rivalry between the Hudson’s Bay Company and the North West Company, culminating in the Pemmican War and the Battle of...
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Revolutions and Redrawing the Map: From Conquest to the War of 1812 c.1763–1815
In Episode 3 (1763–1815), we explore how revolutions and wars reshaped the political map. Revolutions: We discuss the Royal Proclamation (1763) and the Quebec Act (1774), and investigate why Quebec and Nova Scotia did not join the American Revolution. The Loyalists: Who were the United Empire...
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Welcome to Storman Norman Presents—where curiosity meets cutting-edge tech. We explore personal interests, timely topics, and fascinating deep dives.🌟 DEBUT SERIES: From Time Immemorial to Confederation (Jan 12) A 5-part special uncovering the gritty, 14,000-year reality of how Canada was forged—from Indigenous worlds and fur trade wars to the political deadlock of 1867.🤖 Powered by AI This series is a unique experiment. The research, scripts, and host voices are powered by Artificial Intelligence, curated by me.Streaming on Spotify, Apple, Amazon and YouTubeCurated by Storman Norman
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