Author Archives: Katherine

RCMP Marine Unit

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Katherine

RCMP Marine Services Constables securing their boat at RCM SAR Station 27, Nanaimo

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A rainy day at the Nanaimo Assembly Wharf

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Katherine

Not everything goes as planned when I shoot video – I wanted video of the bulk carriers Dream Island and Seal Island loading BC logs at the Nanaimo Assembly Wharf and birds, and an airplane got in the way. And … Continue reading →

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Nanaimo Assembly Wharf

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Katherine

A busy dozer boat forming a boom log boom at the Nanaimo Assembly Wharf

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Dream Island and Seal Island

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Katherine

Dream Island and Seal Island loading BC logs at the Nanaimo Assembly Wharf and a bit of video…

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Rosewall dry land log sort

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Katherine

BCF Rosewall Log Sort – Mud Bay Mud Bay is a shallow water muddy bay on Baynes Sound, between Union Bay and Fanny Bay. It was a flag stop when the E&N passenger service ran and was once serviced to … Continue reading →

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The quarry

Posted on June 3, 2018 by Katherine

I saw this sand and gravel quarry on a trip to Horne Lake, and thought that it might be an interesting subject for a time lapse video. I think that it was…

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BC Parliament Buildings – Front Fountain

Posted on June 2, 2018 by Katherine

The Front Fountain on the grounds of the British Columbia Parliament Buildings was designed in Victoria by Hooper & Watkins and manufactured in New York by Joseph W. Fiske in 1905. It originally had 4 basins and stood over 5.5 … Continue reading →

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Vanishing Vancouver Island – the Island Highway

Posted on June 2, 2018 by Katherine

Despite being able to travel between Campbell River and Nanaimo while legally driving at 120 kmh on the Inland Island Highway (Highway 19), I often travel on parts of the Island Highway (Highway 19A) – especially between Courtenay and Fanny … Continue reading →

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A moment in time – Victoria day parade

Posted on June 2, 2018 by Katherine

A moment in time at the Victoria Day Parade in Victoria – I linked this to a larger version so you can get a good look at a scene that could have been shot 50 years ago…

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C-FODH

Posted on June 1, 2018 by Katherine

C-FODH, a Harbour Air 1952 Dehavilland DHC-3 over Nanaimo Harbour

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