Thetis Community Assembly - September 28, 2026 Meeting Notes

In late September the Community Assembly was held at Forbes Hall with over 50 people attending.

There were presentations by fourteen organizations and committees, with questions, ideas and comments from the public forum. 

Thanks to all who attended, it made for an interesting two hours!

Ann Dickie

Co-facilitator 

Please see the attached notes from the meeting including links to reporting documents. 

Meeting Notes of the Thetis Community Assembly, September 28, 2026 

Thetis Island Movie Club

We’re delighted to announce a new Thetis Island Movie Club. We’re aiming to show two films a month at Forbes Hall — an earlier show on Friday with blockbuster hits, timed so neighbours on Penelakut can get here and home easily on the ferry, and a later show on Thursdays which may include features, classics, foreign films, animation, documentaries, etc..

Opening night: this Thursday October 15: CINEMA PARADISO (PG), an Oscar-winning, nostalgic 1988 Italian classic that is a celebration of film, childhood, and enduring friendship. Italian with subtitles. Doors open 6:30 pm, show starts 7 pm. Trailer: https://youtu.be/JMyVSD6OvO8?si=C9znUbHuOaZndsz3. 

Admission free for all. All shows generously sponsored by TICA as a fundraiser for Forbes Hall Community Centre. Optional donations. 

Sign up for the Movie Club’s mailing list here: https://thetisislandmovieclub.eo.page/ 

Future dates for your calendar:

• Fri Oct 23: HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE (PG) — doors 5:15 pm, start 5:45 pm     
• Fri Nov 20: WONKA (PG) — doors 5:15 pm, start 5:45 pm
• Thurs Nov 26: WAKING NED DEVINE (PG) — doors 6:30 pm, start 7 pm

Questions, feedback? thetisislandmovieclub@gmail.com

Aimée, Adam, Monica, and Kees

Free Canopy

Free canopy to fit full size pickup truck 8'-5' Older, not pretty but functional Perhaps a planter? I can deliver

Wayne:  contact # 250-246-2184.

And, We’re Back! Soup’s On – October 14th

11:30 am until 1:00 pm – please remember that Veronica Shelford’s Celebration of Life follows at 1:00 pm.

Gather once again at Forbes Hall for a very Thetis Island lunch, we’re looking forward to seeing you!

Menu:

• Wonton Soup- (made with turkey)
• Spring Rolls with Plum Sauce
• Fortune Cookies and Home Baking
• Coast Coffee roasted in the Cowichan Valley by Jill. Kindly donated by Howling Wolf Market. 
• Green Tea will also be available.

Suggested donation of $7 for soup, bread, treats and teas & coffee. 

Soup’s On is entirely carried out by volunteers and, as one of the tasks is the program’s accounting, please do not pay with coins smaller than Loonies and Toonies. As all change must be counted and rolled. 

For those who find large groups challenging, enjoy your lunch in this week’s designated quiet room, the Boardroom. 

Everyone is welcome to join us, seniors, seniors who don’t think they’re seniors, workers, families, and everyone who just wants a mid-day meal!

Menu remainders for take-out when available. Soup’s On also supports the Thetis Island Food Pantry.

Coupon Booklets of 10 for your convenience, $70.00

The Soup’s On Team 

Follow Up Radon Information

A number of Islanders were unable to attend the meeting and asked if the meeting information is available. Angela Eyekelbosh has provided the slides from the meeting:
https://www.bkis-orchard.net/pages/misc/radon/Radon-Presentation-2026-10-01.pdf
A question came up at the meeting regarding radon in our well water and Angela has provided the following information regarding radon in water:

If your home uses a private well, radon dissolved in groundwater can be released into the indoor air when the water is used. Health Canada recommends addressing radon from soil first, since it is typically the larger source of indoor radon. If you’ve addressed all other potential entry points and radon levels are still high, Canadian Lung Association sells a specialized radon-in-water test kit. However, you have to make sure you draw your sample on a Monday and then express courier your sample to the lab (in the US); it has to arrive within 7 days.

If it turns out that well water is contributing to high radon levels, aeration and granular activated carbon (GAC) are effective treatment methods for removing radon from water. Keep in mind that if you use a GAC filter then theoretically you would be accumulating radioactive particles on the filter and that might be difficult to dispose of. There are also proprietary systems that inject air into the well itself to aerate the water, removing the radon before it enters the house, but it’s best to consult with a certified remediator for a solution that best fits your set up.

Thanks,

Forbes Hall Health Group

Justin Douglas Green Party Candidate Coming to Thetis

The Community Climate Resilience Group meeting is:

Wednesday October 14trh 4-6pm Forbes Hall Library

For the October meeting we are hosting Justin Douglas of the Green Party and a candidate in the Provincial Election. While CCR does not endorse candidates, we feel all candidates should have an opportunity to present their platform.

The Green Party has provided the following information on Justin Douglas:

Justin Douglas is a Duncan business owner, a lawyer by training (with degrees in political science and law) and a community advocate running to represent the Cowichan Valley for the BC Greens. Justin proudly calls the Cowichan Valley home and is committed to making sure local communities have a strong voice in the decisions that affect their lives.

All are welcome.

Community Climate Resilience

Owners Found for Rescued Boat

Update! Owners located for rescued boat!

PAG Update

A big thank you to everyone who came out today to help clear the debris at the PAG. Thanks to a great turnout, the bulk of the cleanup was done in just a couple of hours!

The plants are a little shocked, but they're tough and will survive. Aside from some final repairs to the fence and a few beds, the space will be as good as new, and ready for a long winter's nap.

Thanks again,
Charlotte
Education & Stewardship Coordinator, ThINC

Your Local Irishman

Hi all,

Your local island Irish man here again.

As winter draws closer are you winter ready?

Roofs and gutters clean?

Windows clean? 

Fences up?

Those walls painted? 

Those decks cleaned and coated?

Wood cut and stacked?

Gardens up to scratch?

All your projects done and dusted or in need of finishing or even starting them? 

Are you stuck with heavy lifting or just getting around to moving that pile your putting off?

If you need it done, Contact your local Irishman as whatever the job or size is let’s get it sorted.

Any and all jobs, projects and help offered as always at a good price and hard working no matter the job.

I like to do the jobs you don’t and I even smile while doing them at no extra cost.

Email & Text anytime for any questions. Thanks all and see you again soon.

Aaron.

+1(250) 882-3162

Aaronmalone32@gmail.com

Boat Found

October 10, 2026

Boat found on the rocks.

40 Horse Honda – Aluminum hull.

Very nice boat, but ALL lines deliberately cut.

Presently safely tied up at Thetis Island Marina.

Will claim if not claimed in 30 days.

250-732-6518

Live Music at Thetis Island Pub

Good Music, Great Company, Cold drinks and good times by the water!

Come join us at the Pub for an evening of Live Entertainment, Island Vibes and fun with friends. 

Oct 17, 2026 7-9pm

Check out this YouTube Channel https://youtu.be/dHoFilB-c5I

Thanks 

Marina Staff

COVID & Flu Vaccine Clinic at Forbes Hall - Nov. 18

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