Shirley Burr: Recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Horse Council of British Columbia

Shirley is looking forward to having the support of friends and islanders at this event, where they’ll have the opportunity to find out where she spent many of her working years.

RSVP by February 27, 2026, to equestrian@qms.bc.ca

Horse Council BC

Horse Council BC is a membership-driven not-for-profit association representing the interests of the equine industry in all sectors throughout British Columbia. Tradition, strong values and superior hard work provided by our volunteers has made Horse Council BC the largest and most successful multi-discipline, multi-breed equine association in Canada.

Horse Council BC actively represents the equine industry in agriculture, industry, sport, and recreation through education, grant funding, club support, government advocating, liability insurance, and participant programs.

‘Things About Thetis' Talk by Quentin Goodbody

A ramble through the geology and history of the island up to 1900, featuring investigations into the origin of place names and early settlement.

Place: Forbes Hall
Date and Time: Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, 7:00 PM

Link to join by Zoom if unable to attend in person:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83677316057

Tea and cookies too...... 🍪 ☕ 🍪 ☕ 🍪   All Are Welcome🙂

Have you joined TIRRA for 2026 yet?
If not - see Membership Renewal Form
https://thetisisland.net/tirra/2026_TIRRA_Membership_Form.pdf

‘Pacific Herring Recovery’ Talk ~ Wed, Feb 25th 🐟

Hello Thetis Islanders,

Just a quick reminder that our community talk on Pacific herring recovery is happening in just over one week!

Last spring’s remarkable herring spawn around Thetis Island was an unforgettable sight, and a powerful reminder of what’s at stake. With herring stocks south of Dodd Narrows now considered extirpated by DFO due to overharvesting, recovery efforts are more urgent than ever.

Join us to hear Jim Shortreed, President of the Herring Conservation & Restoration Society, share insights on the current state of Pacific Herring and what we can do to support their recovery. 🐟 🐟 🐟

When: Wednesday, February 25 at 7:00 PM
Where: Forbes Hall

More details:
https://www.thetisislandnatureconservancy.org/single-post/community-talk-pacific-herring-recovery-february-25

We look forward to seeing you there!

Best,

Charlotte
ThINC Education and Stewardship Coordinator.

Weekly Pub Specials

Lunch - Thursday to Sunday
Big Mac Smash Burger Tacos
served with choice of soup, salad or Mexi-fries

Dinner - Friday to Sunday
Appy
Coconut Prawn and Mango Salad

Main
Creamy Cajun Salmon Fettuccine

Dessert
Coconut crusted Donuts with spiced rum dip

Thank you to everyone who celebrated Valentines with us!

Hope to see you this weekend.

Thetis Marina Staff
250-246-3464

Movable Cabin for Sale!

Facebook Marketplace link-
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1413087750174768/?mibextid=dXMIcH%3E

Built in sections so it can be moved easily.

-One large room, no bathroom, but could be added
-24'x13'' with 8ft ceilings. (312 sq ft)
-Beautiful Acacia engineered hardwood flooring
-Newer vinyl patio slider door
-Metal roofing
-Lots of natural light
-Sundeck
-Woodstove
-AC unit installed in wall
-face mounted electrical (plugs and ceiling lights)

All of the framing and plywood subfloor have been torched using the Japanese method for preserving wood. It stops the growth of mold and deters bugs from wanting to eat it.

This beautiful cabin can be disassembled and transported. It was designed to do so. I built this cabin 4 yrs ago have been living in it. I love the amount of natural light that can come in from the south- facing windows

For sale price as is (without siding or bathroom)

YOU MOVE IT! OR I am also offering setup on your property for a fee.

It is sitting on 24" patio stones with 2 cinderblocks on each of them, so it sits about a foot off the ground.

Could also be built permanently on a slab if buyer chooses to do so.

Finishing can also be included at my regular contracting rate (fascia, gutters, siding).

I know this cabin inside and out since I built it myself, so I can easily keep it organized and set it up again.

Serious buyers come check it out in person!

Duncan area.
Billy- 778 870 5447

Chair Yoga Today @10am

Please wear comfy clothes, a blanket and a yoga mat or something if you have one.

Come breathe life into your body gently. Yoga brings breath, balance, movement and strength together.

Main hall by donation.

Thursday meditation is cancelled this week as there is a talk already scheduled.

Thank you,
Dawn Gordon

From the Library

There was a lovely dozen eggs in the library office Sunday.
Were they a gift for me or did someone forget them?

Celine

Soup’s On ~ Wed, Feb 18

11:30 am until 1:00 pm, Gather at Forbes Hall for a very Thetis Island lunch...

Menu:
Black bean and Vegetable Soup
Toppings: grated cheese, yogurt and/or green onion
Cornbread
Assorted Cookies and Goodie
Teas and Coffee

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

Free Stuff

• Yamaha organ and bench
• Double bed
• Recliner chair with massage feature
• Coffee table
• Rocking chair
• Two large TVs
• Piano and bench
• Bunk beds

You pick up...

Call Liz 250-246-0811 cell OR 250-246-1042

Sunday Church

The speaker this Sunday the 15th is David Banks. Jesus' stories from John ch 6. 10 AM at the Community Centre, all are welcome. Further info---Ernie 250-252-0144.

From the Library

A Friend of the Library is available

Saturday 10-1,
Sunday 1-4,
Tuesday 12-1

Celine

Post Office Open Monday

Monday is a provincial holiday (Family Day) but the Post Office is federal.

They will be delivering mail on Monday and
the Post Office will be open regular hours 10:00 to 17:30

Fred