Thetis Island Port Commission Meeting Today

The Thetis Island Port Commission meeting is Friday, June 19th at 10:00 a.m. at Forbes Hall.

Please consider attending this important meeting. The agenda for the meeting is here: Thetis Island Port (Wharf) Commission - June 19, 2026

David Reay
davidreay@telus.net

Traditional “Push-In” Ceremony next Wednesday

Apparatus push-in ceremonies: A long-held tradition that unites communities

This ceremony dates back to the days of horse-drawn equipment when members had to push the equipment into the fire hall bay.

Beginning in the 1800s with horse-drawn steam fire apparatus, returning crews from a call were unable to back the horses into the fire hall accurately enough to line up with the hall steam fittings. This required firefighters to detach the horses and push the equipment by hand into the bay. Over time, with the invention and adoption of motorized apparatus, the need to manually move the equipment was gone.

However, the legacy of the push-in was secured.

Nowadays, in honour of those early crews, most fire departments hold a push-in ceremony when taking delivery of a new apparatus and invite community members to celebrate the exciting moment the new truck starts its new life protecting the community.

WE WILL HOLD OUR PUSH-IN CEREMONY NEXT WEDNESDAY AT NOON, JUNE 24TH. WE INVITE ALL MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY TO JOIN US. THIS WILL BE THE FIRST TIME THE NEW ENGINE WILL ENTER THE HALL.

Following the ceremonial push-in, we will be serving hot dogs and cool drinks and firefighters will be delighted to show you the new innovations on the Engine and give you a hall tour.

We hope you will be able to join us.
Jeannine and Chad
Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

Prescription Pickup Needed

I have a prescription awaiting pickup at Rexall on Esplanade in Chemainus. Pickup by the end of Friday would be greatly appreciated. They have my credit card on file so there should be nothing owing.

Graeme Shelford
250-710-4609

Ice Cream Donations

Big thanks to everyone who bought ice cream from the little red Micra ice cream truck. Smitty and I had lots of fun and we raised $240 for TICA.

Camille and Smitty

Bicycle Needed

We are looking for an adult bicycle suitable for a person that is over six feet tall.
Our grandson is visiting for the summer and would like a bicycle to get to and from Overbury to Telegraph Marina where he is working.
We would prefer to rent the bike but will also consider buying the right one.

Please contact me by text
Arlene Kasting 250-246-7809

Renovation Giveaway - Free Stuff

At 266 Forbes Drive/Rupert Lane
Saturday, June 20
From 10.00 am to Noon

Bathroom contents including toilets, vanities and miscellaneous
Light Fixtures
Lined professionally made drapes, various sizes with tracks and brackets if needed
Numerous assorted electric baseboard heaters
Misc. interior doors
Etc.

The Hot Dogs are Back!

Summer Market at Howling Wolf Farm - every Saturday until Labour Day, 10 to 2. And we’re excited because in addition to the usual great Thetis Island crafts, mushrooms and delicious baking, the hot dog ladies are back again.
Come on down and grab one before they sell out!

Summer Market Committee

What's Fresh @ Jollity Farm?

Open Saturday 10-1

It's heating up and the crop list keeps growing!

Salad greens
Kale
Beets
Carrots
Snap peas
Turnips
Sprouts
Strawberries
Tomatoes
Scallions
Cilantro
Arugula
Peppers
Cucumbers
Napa cabbage

Extra bagels available this week. Rhubarb pie is back on the Kombucha tap for a limited time.

With thanks,

Jollity Farmers

Cool Girls Nature Club

Good morning, brave ladies.
It's me again.

I've only got a couple more weekends before I'll be off swimming on other shores besides Thetis Island. So if you've been wanting to do this, now is your opportunity.
The water is really warming up, but it's still just cool enough to give you that oh-so-good feeling.
This week, we'll meet

Saturday at 9:00 a.m.
at the end of Porlier Road, just off Pilkey Point Road.

Fun fact: Laughter, friendship, and regular social connection are some of the strongest predictors of health and longevity for women. Apparently gathering by the ocean checks a lot of boxes.

This is a relaxed, low-pressure women's gathering — come sip your tea, breathe the ocean air, dip, swim, paddle, float, or simply be.

Wetsuit, bathing suit, or birthday suit, all welcome.
Come exactly as you are.

A little ocean time, a little connection, a little courage — that's all this is.

Hope to see you there — even if it's just toes in the water.
Warmly,
Elite 250-533-9347

Rings Found at North Cove

We found two rings on the road into North Cove Beach on Monday.
To collect, call 250-246-8176.

Drop-in Youth Pickleball Saturday

Up and going. Not too early 10 am. All ages welcome for Drop In Youth Pickleball this Saturday June 20th. No sign up required. No experience necessary.

The Happy Picklers

75 Days Until…

Hello Community,
Here is your second early warning to plan for your entry into the THETIS ISLAND COMMUNITY PARADE on August 29th. We may not be big, but we can definitely be flashy. (All bicycle and motorized scooter entries must wear a helmet.)

The Fire Department will be holding a draw of artwork in early August for a Chief for a Day child to ride at the front of the parade in the brand new Engine1.

It’s the usual (short) parade route from Mission Road, down the big hill, around Marina Drive, back up the big hill and back to Mission Road. We will muster just after 10:30 and start at 11 a.m. If you have a car etc., please ensure you have fuel in it…don’t laugh, that’s happened before.

The COMMUNITY PARADE was started by Gwen Hunter and has carried on every few years in her memory, organized by the fire department. It’s also a lot of fun to watch, so get your deck chairs ready. 75 days left until AUGUST 29, SATURDAY.

Jeannine
Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.