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33 Stewart Avenue, Nanaimo. An example of Craftsman style architecture. Built in 1912, the house has many sophisticated features. The gable roof covers a bungalow form, with a corner entry, projecting bays and an unusual round projecting bay at the southwest corner. Stained glass panels and straight-leaded glass are used as decorative features. Half-timbering in the gable ends, triangular eave brackets, and exposed rafter ends are other hallmarks of the Craftsman style.
The Johnston Residence is a rare surviving example of the type of prestigious housing that predominated in NewcastleTownsite from its first development just after 1900 until the 1940s. Separated from the rest of the Nanaimo by the Millstone River, Newcastle Townsite quickly became an exclusive residential suburb for the city’s commercial and professional elite. Today, the neighbourhood is a mix of commercial buildings, apartment buildings and single-family houses but surviving early residences such as this building are important evidence of the original character of the area.
The house was built for Zillah Johnston, the widow of Angus R. Johnston, a pioneer grocer in Nanaimo. A.L. Johnston, the manager of the A.R. Johnston Co. Ltd. at the time, also lived here. (Courtesy City of Nanaimo Heritage Register)
Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
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Nanaimo Walkway, Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
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Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
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Passengers disembark a Floatplane in Nanaimo Harbour, Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
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Ferry dock for Newcastle Island, Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
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Neck Point Beach Panorama - 8 Image Stitch (Hugin Processed) - Nikon D70 - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he works also as a writer and a personal trainer.
French Poets - Pentax ME Super with SMC Pentax-A 1:1.7 50 mm Prime - 12/16 - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he works also as a writer and a personal trainer.
New Year's Day 2013 - Canon ELPH LT260 24 mm 26-52mm Compact Zoom with ISO 400 Expired (2005) Kodak Advantix Film in Panorama Mode - 10/13 - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he works also as a writer and a personal trainer.
Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
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The MV Ocean Aggressor is a well-known commercial fishing vessel based out of Madeira Park, in the heart of Pender Harbour, BC 🌊⚓. With a long and active history on Canada’s West Coast, this steel-hulled boat has been part of the region’s fishing legacy for over five decades.
️ Vessel Profile
• Name: Ocean Aggressor
• Built: 1972 by Halliday Marine Ltd. in Nanaimo, BC
• Type: Originally registered as a fishboat/seiner, later operated as a troller
• Length: Approx. 66 feet (20.12 m)
• Hull: Steel
• Engine: 340 bhp diesel (original), later upgraded to 1271 horsepower
• Gross Tonnage: 95.81 (registered tonnage: 32.85)
📜 Ownership Timeline
• 1972–1989: Owned by Aggressive Fishing Co. Ltd.
• 1990–1994: Operated by L. & R. Fishing Co. Ltd., Sechelt, BC
• 1995–Present: Owned by P.A.P. Enterprises Ltd., based in Madeira Park, BC
🎣 Fishing Operations
The Ocean Aggressor has been licensed to fish for species such as:
• Albacore tuna
• Northern bluefin
• Skipjack
• Pacific bonito
• Yellowfin tuna
It has also been authorized to tranship on the high seas, indicating its role in long-range commercial fishing beyond coastal waters.
🌲 Local Significance
Moored in Madeira Park, the Ocean Aggressor is part of the working fleet that reflects Pender Harbour’s deep connection to BC’s fishing industry. It’s a reminder of the rugged, self-reliant spirit that defines this coastal community.
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A Cold Hard November Wind - 5/6 - Sony A200 with Vivitar 70-150 mm 1:3.8 Zoom - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he works also as a writer and a personal trainer.
Near the Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Nikon F601 with Fujifilm ISO 400 - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he works also as a writer and a personal trainer.
Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park, Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
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Park - Pentax ME Super with SMC Pentax-A 1:1.7 50 mm Prime - 10/16 - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he works also as a writer and a personal trainer.
Kodak Moments - 7/7 - Kodak DX7590 - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he works also as a writer and a personal trainer.
Statue of 'Black Frank' James Ney, former mayor of Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
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Here they're just leaving Nanaimo on their annual rowing adventure from Friday Harbor, WA, to Desolation Sound, BC, in their new boat built on Galiano Island. They seem to have packed a lifetime of rowing into a few years then gave up the idea and directed their adventure toward the mountains of Washington State.
Waterfront Thanksgiving 2012 - Panasonic DMC-FZ20 - 20/23 - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he works also as a writer and a personal trainer.
Giant photo frame in Nanaimo's Maffeo Sutton Park.
The name remembers two individuals: Pete Maffeo and Joe Sutton. Pete Maffeo was a popular mayor and ice cream shop owner who was admired for community service and sport involvement. Joe Sutton was the caretaker of Deverill Square Park for many years.
Bowen Park Nanaimo 1/5 - Nikon F90x Film - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he works also as a writer and a personal trainer.
New Year's Day 2013 - Canon ELPH LT260 24 mm 26-52mm Compact Zoom with ISO 400 Expired (2005) Kodak Advantix Film in Panorama Mode - 9/13 - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he works also as a writer and a personal trainer.
Piper's Beach 180 degree Panorama (hand-held) - 12 Image Stitch (Hugin processed) - Sony Cybershot DSC F-717 - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he works also as a writer and a personal trainer.
Digital vs. Film Shootout: Scene 8 Digital - Nikon D70 - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he works also as a writer and a personal trainer.
Departure Bay Beach 2/2 - Nikon D70 - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he works also as a writer and a personal trainer.
Sitting in the morning Sun
We'll be sitting when the evening comes
Watching the ships roll in
And we'll watch 'em roll away again...
Spring Evening - 4/6 - Sony Cybershot DSC F-717 - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he works also as a writer and a personal trainer.
The 'parkway' is actually the four lanes of pavement alongside. In less enlightened circles that may be referred to as a 'highway'. Cynics may even call it a 'road' or, God forbid, a 'freeway'. If that's a 'parkway' I guess you'd want to send your kids to play on a 'roadway'.
Nanaimo Boat Basin - 5/6 - Canon ELPH LT260 24 mm 26-52mm Compact Zoom with ISO 400 Expired (2005) Kodak Advantix Film - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he works also as a writer and a personal trainer.
Departure Bay - 2/2 - Blackberry Playbook - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he works also as a writer and a personal trainer.
November on the Beach 5/7 - SONY A200 with Soligor 135 mm f/2.8 Prime - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he works also as a writer and a personal trainer.