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It's pretty darn cool that right now there are three artists with deep connections to my hometown #PortAlberni living the musical dream...
The newest, and nominated for 5 2026 Junos:
Cameron Whitcomb
https://www.thecamwhitcomb.com2- The VI phenom who did her Idol take from her deck overlooking #SproatLake
Lauren Spencer Smith
https://www.laurenspencersmith.com/music/And my guy:
Lance LaPointe aka "Campfire Lance”
the ”new appointed singer” for BTO.
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I am so lucky to live where I do with lakes with crystal clear water nearby.
The water was very nice.
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I am so over our local politicians bickering and passing the buck!
It is a travesty that our Visitor Centre is closed over Spring Break because the City decided it was going to pick this moment to try to get the Regional District to take on the cost.
#PortAlberni #Municipality #Unity #bcmuni #bcpoli #SproatLake #BeaverCreek #CherryCreek
https://chrisalemany.ca/2025/03/20/2026-municipal-referendum-on-uniting-port-alberni/
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A final video as we paddle to shore.
Goodbye Philippine. You served us so well and will continue to amaze people for decades to come! This time in the dry air of the Arizona desert!
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Last picture as we left. I like the angles. #HawaiiMars #PhilippineMars #SproatLake #Canoe #PortAlberni #History #Aviation #USNavy
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They have the GoPro ready and mounted on one pontoon for some epic video! Did I mention this is a large aircraft? :) #HawaiiMars #PhilippineMars #SproatLake #Canoe #PortAlberni #History #Aviation #USNavy
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Favourite photo of the day! #HawaiiMars #PhilippineMars #SproatLake #Canoe #PortAlberni #History #Aviation #USNavy
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It's still got some parts that show its age! Like the little patch on the bottom where they weren't able to paint it 15 years ago because it was sitting on stands. #HawaiiMars #PhilippineMars #SproatLake #Canoe #PortAlberni #History #Aviation #USNavy
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It's a big plane. We had to touch her to say goodbye properly! She is likely going to fly out sometime around the 16th to Arizona's Pima Air and Space Museum. This plane has been on (or beside) our lake all 47 years of my life and then some. I will miss her (and her sister #HawaiiMars) very much!!
#PhilippineMars #SproatLake #Canoe #PortAlberni #History #Aviation #USNavy
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She was looking fantastic on the water! Love the detailing they've done with the original US Navy paint job. #PhilippineMars #SproatLake #Canoe #PortAlberni #History #Aviation #USNavy
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We decided to load up the canoe for a November paddle on the lake! It was a picture perfect afternoon! The rain stopped, the sun came out and the water was calm! Always love how great our car looks with the trailer and canoe on the back! lol And oh ya! It was soooo nice on the lake! #PhilippineMars #SproatLake #Canoe #PortAlberni #History #Aviation #USNavy
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It has been a very good Birthday!
Martin Mars Thread!!
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Another morning watch... and new info from the Coulson folks is to not expect the Snowbirds escort until the #HawaiiMars is near Ladysmith on its journey down the Island on Sunday.
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Lake pictures. The lake was extremely calm and warm to the touch. Extremely inviting for a swim! #PortAlberni #YYJ #Oldplanes #HawaiiMars #SproatLake #WWII #BCWildfire -
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Lake pictures. The lake was extremely calm and warm to the touch. Extremely inviting for a swim! #PortAlberni #YYJ #Oldplanes #HawaiiMars #SproatLake #WWII #BCWildfire -
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Lake pictures. The lake was extremely calm and warm to the touch. Extremely inviting for a swim! #PortAlberni #YYJ #Oldplanes #HawaiiMars #SproatLake #WWII #BCWildfire -
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Lake pictures. The lake was extremely calm and warm to the touch. Extremely inviting for a swim! #PortAlberni #YYJ #Oldplanes #HawaiiMars #SproatLake #WWII #BCWildfire -
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Lake pictures. The lake was extremely calm and warm to the touch. Extremely inviting for a swim! #PortAlberni #YYJ #Oldplanes #HawaiiMars #SproatLake #WWII #BCWildfire -
5/ Fun facts:
Philippine and Hawaii were nicknamed “white tail” and “red tail” as they had their tails painted differently to make it easier to tell them apart.Philippine, delivered in 1946 is actually the older of the two planes. It was the second production plane after the Hawaii Mars (I) was lost in a fire. Hawaii Mars II was the last plane built. Also delivered in 1946. They were both converted to water bombers in 1959 and 1960.
#PortAlberni #YYJ #Oldplanes #HawaiiMars #SproatLake #WWII #BCWildfire
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5/ Fun facts:
Philippine and Hawaii were nicknamed “white tail” and “red tail” as they had their tails painted differently to make it easier to tell them apart.Philippine, delivered in 1946 is actually the older of the two planes. It was the second production plane after the Hawaii Mars (I) was lost in a fire. Hawaii Mars II was the last plane built. Also delivered in 1946. They were both converted to water bombers in 1959 and 1960.
#PortAlberni #YYJ #Oldplanes #HawaiiMars #SproatLake #WWII #BCWildfire
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5/ Fun facts:
Philippine and Hawaii were nicknamed “white tail” and “red tail” as they had their tails painted differently to make it easier to tell them apart.Philippine, delivered in 1946 is actually the older of the two planes. It was the second production plane after the Hawaii Mars (I) was lost in a fire. Hawaii Mars II was the last plane built. Also delivered in 1946. They were both converted to water bombers in 1959 and 1960.
#PortAlberni #YYJ #Oldplanes #HawaiiMars #SproatLake #WWII #BCWildfire
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5/ Fun facts:
Philippine and Hawaii were nicknamed “white tail” and “red tail” as they had their tails painted differently to make it easier to tell them apart.Philippine, delivered in 1946 is actually the older of the two planes. It was the second production plane after the Hawaii Mars (I) was lost in a fire. Hawaii Mars II was the last plane built. Also delivered in 1946. They were both converted to water bombers in 1959 and 1960.
#PortAlberni #YYJ #Oldplanes #HawaiiMars #SproatLake #WWII #BCWildfire
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5/ Fun facts:
Philippine and Hawaii were nicknamed “white tail” and “red tail” as they had their tails painted differently to make it easier to tell them apart.Philippine, delivered in 1946 is actually the older of the two planes. It was the second production plane after the Hawaii Mars (I) was lost in a fire. Hawaii Mars II was the last plane built. Also delivered in 1946. They were both converted to water bombers in 1959 and 1960.
#PortAlberni #YYJ #Oldplanes #HawaiiMars #SproatLake #WWII #BCWildfire
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4/ Still on shore at the bomber base is Philippine Mars. Whereas the Hawaii Mars’ last work as a water bomber was in 2015, Philippine has not flown since 2007. Together, the two planes could bring an immense one-two punch. After it retired in 2012, Philippine was repainted in its original Navy blue. It is now being made airworthy again to fly to the USA and retire in Arizona. I can hardly wait for it to be in the water again! #PortAlberni #YYJ #Oldplanes #HawaiiMars #SproatLake #WWII #BCWildfire
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4/ Still on shore at the bomber base is Philippine Mars. Whereas the Hawaii Mars’ last work as a water bomber was in 2015, Philippine has not flown since 2007. Together, the two planes could bring an immense one-two punch. After it retired in 2012, Philippine was repainted in its original Navy blue. It is now being made airworthy again to fly to the USA and retire in Arizona. I can hardly wait for it to be in the water again! #PortAlberni #YYJ #Oldplanes #HawaiiMars #SproatLake #WWII #BCWildfire
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4/ Still on shore at the bomber base is Philippine Mars. Whereas the Hawaii Mars’ last work as a water bomber was in 2015, Philippine has not flown since 2007. Together, the two planes could bring an immense one-two punch. After it retired in 2012, Philippine was repainted in its original Navy blue. It is now being made airworthy again to fly to the USA and retire in Arizona. I can hardly wait for it to be in the water again! #PortAlberni #YYJ #Oldplanes #HawaiiMars #SproatLake #WWII #BCWildfire
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4/ Still on shore at the bomber base is Philippine Mars. Whereas the Hawaii Mars’ last work as a water bomber was in 2015, Philippine has not flown since 2007. Together, the two planes could bring an immense one-two punch. After it retired in 2012, Philippine was repainted in its original Navy blue. It is now being made airworthy again to fly to the USA and retire in Arizona. I can hardly wait for it to be in the water again! #PortAlberni #YYJ #Oldplanes #HawaiiMars #SproatLake #WWII #BCWildfire
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4/ Still on shore at the bomber base is Philippine Mars. Whereas the Hawaii Mars’ last work as a water bomber was in 2015, Philippine has not flown since 2007. Together, the two planes could bring an immense one-two punch. After it retired in 2012, Philippine was repainted in its original Navy blue. It is now being made airworthy again to fly to the USA and retire in Arizona. I can hardly wait for it to be in the water again! #PortAlberni #YYJ #Oldplanes #HawaiiMars #SproatLake #WWII #BCWildfire
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3/ The planes have become icons and are extremely beloved in #PortAlberni. They were excellent fire fighters. They could extinguish or damp down a fire enough for ground crews to tackle with just one drop. Their sound is unmistakable. People know it well and will run outside of their home or workplace to see it fly by as soon as they hear the rumble. The pilots often flew directly over town as a “hello” or “goodbye”. #YYJ #Oldplanes #HawaiiMars #SproatLake #WWII #BCWildfire
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3/ The planes have become icons and are extremely beloved in #PortAlberni. They were excellent fire fighters. They could extinguish or damp down a fire enough for ground crews to tackle with just one drop. Their sound is unmistakable. People know it well and will run outside of their home or workplace to see it fly by as soon as they hear the rumble. The pilots often flew directly over town as a “hello” or “goodbye”. #YYJ #Oldplanes #HawaiiMars #SproatLake #WWII #BCWildfire
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3/ The planes have become icons and are extremely beloved in #PortAlberni. They were excellent fire fighters. They could extinguish or damp down a fire enough for ground crews to tackle with just one drop. Their sound is unmistakable. People know it well and will run outside of their home or workplace to see it fly by as soon as they hear the rumble. The pilots often flew directly over town as a “hello” or “goodbye”. #YYJ #Oldplanes #HawaiiMars #SproatLake #WWII #BCWildfire
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3/ The planes have become icons and are extremely beloved in #PortAlberni. They were excellent fire fighters. They could extinguish or damp down a fire enough for ground crews to tackle with just one drop. Their sound is unmistakable. People know it well and will run outside of their home or workplace to see it fly by as soon as they hear the rumble. The pilots often flew directly over town as a “hello” or “goodbye”. #YYJ #Oldplanes #HawaiiMars #SproatLake #WWII #BCWildfire
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3/ The planes have become icons and are extremely beloved in #PortAlberni. They were excellent fire fighters. They could extinguish or damp down a fire enough for ground crews to tackle with just one drop. Their sound is unmistakable. People know it well and will run outside of their home or workplace to see it fly by as soon as they hear the rumble. The pilots often flew directly over town as a “hello” or “goodbye”. #YYJ #Oldplanes #HawaiiMars #SproatLake #WWII #BCWildfire
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2/ These planes are extremely impressive both from a distance and up close. The scale of everything on them is bigger than normal. We got there just as the work crew was starting their day. They have a floating dock that they pull out to work on the engines while it is moored. Today they were working on Engine 1 I believe. #MartinMars #YYJ #Oldplanes #HawaiiMars #SproatLake #WWII #BCWildfire
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2/ These planes are extremely impressive both from a distance and up close. The scale of everything on them is bigger than normal. We got there just as the work crew was starting their day. They have a floating dock that they pull out to work on the engines while it is moored. Today they were working on Engine 1 I believe. #MartinMars #YYJ #Oldplanes #HawaiiMars #SproatLake #WWII #BCWildfire
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2/ These planes are extremely impressive both from a distance and up close. The scale of everything on them is bigger than normal. We got there just as the work crew was starting their day. They have a floating dock that they pull out to work on the engines while it is moored. Today they were working on Engine 1 I believe. #MartinMars #YYJ #Oldplanes #HawaiiMars #SproatLake #WWII #BCWildfire
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2/ These planes are extremely impressive both from a distance and up close. The scale of everything on them is bigger than normal. We got there just as the work crew was starting their day. They have a floating dock that they pull out to work on the engines while it is moored. Today they were working on Engine 1 I believe. #MartinMars #YYJ #Oldplanes #HawaiiMars #SproatLake #WWII #BCWildfire
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2/ These planes are extremely impressive both from a distance and up close. The scale of everything on them is bigger than normal. We got there just as the work crew was starting their day. They have a floating dock that they pull out to work on the engines while it is moored. Today they were working on Engine 1 I believe. #MartinMars #YYJ #Oldplanes #HawaiiMars #SproatLake #WWII #BCWildfire
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1/ Time for a #MartinMars picture thread!! Went for a nice morning paddle on Sproat Lake where Hawaii Mars (II) and Phillipine Mars have been based since being converted to flying tankers/water bombers in the 1960s. Hawaii, in red, will be flown to its forever home just a couple 100km away at the BC Aviation Museum near #YYJ in Victoria, BC. It has fought fires all over North America, but mainly on Vancouver Island.
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1/ Time for a #MartinMars picture thread!! Went for a nice morning paddle on Sproat Lake where Hawaii Mars (II) and Phillipine Mars have been based since being converted to flying tankers/water bombers in the 1960s. Hawaii, in red, will be flown to its forever home just a couple 100km away at the BC Aviation Museum near #YYJ in Victoria, BC. It has fought fires all over North America, but mainly on Vancouver Island.
#Oldplanes #HawaiiMars #SproatLake #WWII #BCWildfire -
1/ Time for a #MartinMars picture thread!! Went for a nice morning paddle on Sproat Lake where Hawaii Mars (II) and Phillipine Mars have been based since being converted to flying tankers/water bombers in the 1960s. Hawaii, in red, will be flown to its forever home just a couple 100km away at the BC Aviation Museum near #YYJ in Victoria, BC. It has fought fires all over North America, but mainly on Vancouver Island.
#Oldplanes #HawaiiMars #SproatLake #WWII #BCWildfire -
1/ Time for a #MartinMars picture thread!! Went for a nice morning paddle on Sproat Lake where Hawaii Mars (II) and Phillipine Mars have been based since being converted to flying tankers/water bombers in the 1960s. Hawaii, in red, will be flown to its forever home just a couple 100km away at the BC Aviation Museum near #YYJ in Victoria, BC. It has fought fires all over North America, but mainly on Vancouver Island.
#Oldplanes #HawaiiMars #SproatLake #WWII #BCWildfire -
1/ Time for a #MartinMars picture thread!! Went for a nice morning paddle on Sproat Lake where Hawaii Mars (II) and Phillipine Mars have been based since being converted to flying tankers/water bombers in the 1960s. Hawaii, in red, will be flown to its forever home just a couple 100km away at the BC Aviation Museum near #YYJ in Victoria, BC. It has fought fires all over North America, but mainly on Vancouver Island.
#Oldplanes #HawaiiMars #SproatLake #WWII #BCWildfire