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Deep Bay – the mystery ship

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Katherine

Deep Bay – but what is her name? The Laurier was built in Quebec by the Morton Engineering & Drydock Company, in 1936. Commissioned as the RCMP Laurier, it served as a patrol craft in the days of rum-running. In … Continue reading →

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M/V Rhododendron

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Katherine

Ex Washington State ferry M/V Rhododendron in Fanny Bay and linked to a much larger version…

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Port Alberni – Alberni Pacific

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Katherine

Alberni Pacific 8427, a 1954 Alco RS-3 120 ton 1600 HP diesel locomotive at the station in Port Alberni.

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Mack Laing Nature Park – Baybrook

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Katherine

A look at, and in, Baybrook – Mack Laing’s first house in Comox. [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.293659330757785.1073742106.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″]

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The Alberni Project

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Katherine

The Alberni Project is a program of remembrance which pays tribute to the men who served on HMCS Alberni, a Canadian Corvette, between 1941 and 1944. The Alberni was a Flower Class Corvette, all of which were were named after … Continue reading →

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The Melville collection

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Katherine

I rarely photograph people, so when I do there’s usually a very good reason – as in the case of Comox Valley military historian Roberta Melville. I had the pleasure of viewing some of Roberta’s extensive collection of Army equipment … Continue reading →

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Totem Pole – K’omoks First Nation

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Katherine

K’omoks First Nation totem pole outside I-Hos Gallery

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Totem Pole

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Katherine

The artistry, heritage, and culture of our First Nations people is something to be treasured, respected and honoured. To me, these are not mere items to be photographed – they are living entities that deserve great care in order to … Continue reading →

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The gate guardian

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Katherine

RCAF McDonnel CF-101 Voodoo at 19 Wing/CFB Comox

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Cape Mudge lighthouse

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Katherine

Located at the southern tip of Quadra Island, Cape Mudge Lighthouse marks the southern entrance to Discovery Passage.  The lighthouse is equipped with an automated weather-observing system and a solar-powered light, horn and videograph fog sensor A few miles north … Continue reading →

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