Book & Bake Sale 10 - 1 TODAY!

Saturday, 1 August from 10 am – 1 pm

In addition to food for the tummy and food for the brain, Thetis Island Merch (shirts, caps, hoodies, blankets, and TI Maps) are also for sale.

There’s a large collection of war and aviation books. Some music cds and DVDs. Also, a valuable collection of Charles Dickens.

See you there.
Celine

July Rain

July 2026: 18.4 mm
July 2025: 0.9 mm
Average July (2009-2026): 12.6 mm

July 2026 YTD: 401.6 mm
July 2025 YTD: 436.8 mm
Average YTD (2009-2026): 503.5 mm 

Lowest July: '0' mm in 2013 and 2021
Highest July: 38.5 mm in 2022

Vancouver Airport: 33.6 mm in July; 435.6 mm YTD
Victoria Airport: 14.0 mm in July; 305.7 mm YTD

Keith Rush

Fire Weather

Warmer, drier conditions returned Thursday and are expected to reach a peak Friday ahead of a weekend cold front. 

Significant winds are expected by early Saturday afternoon along with a risk of thunderstorms along the strait.

Directional wind shift will occur Sunday, returning to an inflow pattern Monday. 

Thetis’s Island remains in HIGH Danger Class at this time.

Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept

Nature House - Today's Events

1pm-3pm Wild Creatives: Soul of the Trees with Marcia Aftimus (all ages)

Location: Nature House at The Portal - park at Heneage House (the wine-coloured building) or the Fairyslipper parking area

An invitation to create with nature. In this outdoor workshop, each participant receives a section of deeply grained trunk from a standing dead tree, a unique gift from the forest, to print, paint, and explore. Through touch, observation, and intuition, we'll let the textures, shapes, and curves of the wood guide us, revealing the hidden soul within. 

About Marcia: Born in São Paulo and now based in Chemainus, Marcia's richly detailed, spiritually infused mixed-media paintings draw inspiration from her travels across Asia and Europe - each a meditative invitation to reconnect with our deeper selves.

1pm-3pm SLC Drop-in: Extraordinary Eelgrass (all ages)

Location: Sea Life Centre at Telegraph Harbour Marina

Missed Friday's session? Same great activity running again today - see Friday for details.

TICF Family Fun Day: Saturday Aug. 8th, 10AM to 2PM

Come one, come all!

Inviting amateur/professional clowns, magicians and unicyclists or stiltists to come and add to the festive atmosphere.

Attendees remember your sunscreen, a hat, your runners, maybe a bathing suit and towel, and your appetite...bring a friend or neighbour.

Face painters? 10AM to 1:30PM. We have the supplies! If you have some artistic talent and are willing share your skills while working with the little ones to create a safe, comforting and memorable experience...............come on by!

If you are a newcomer to Thetis, come and meet your community neighbours and their children, as we enjoy some time together having fun!

Volunteers for the main events (Field Games and Arcade Games in Tennis Court) are still required. We need enough people to ensure little ones play safely and enjoy their day to the fullest. If you even have an hour to spare, we would appreciate your support! 

Clean up starts at 2PM: if you have an hour to push a broom, take down event decor, load vehicles and return the hall to its pristine state.

See you there!

Thetis Island Community Fund Board

Thetis Island Community Parade (August 29)

Hello Community,

Here is your 29-day 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 Engine 1.

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 enough 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. 29 days left until AUGUST 29, SATURDAY. 

Jeannine
Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

Free Mirror Dinghy Sailing and Rowboat

Comes with old mainsail, jib and rigging. If you are not familiar with the Mirror dingy, please search online to read about the design and history of these great little (3.3m) boats. We’d love to see someone enjoy playing with it again.

Cheers, Isobel
250-818-6858

For Sale: Echo SRM-280T trimmer

-28.1cc high torque 2 stroke motor
-59" straight shaft+shoulder strap
-17" cutting width
-13.5lbs

-comes with standard nylon line head + 3blade Maxi-cut head
which uses replaceable nylon blades

-can also mount metal brush cutting blades
-reliable, easy start gas trimmer in great condition

-replacement unit+ accessory head now $600.00+taxes

-$275.00 (firm)

Contact H. Harvey Email: ve7ssr@gmail.com

Goosey Gander Shop Open Today and Tomorrow

Vendors brought in another great batch of interesting items this week. Stop by and have a look after the Book & Bake Sale. The Shop will be open until 4pm and remember it’s open on Sundays too. Here are just a few of the new items:

An old brass nautical mirror, motorcycle gear, binoculars, a selfie stick, a 12 1/2 foot telescoping ladder that shrinks down to 3 feet, a 40 foot led lighted cord for decks or patios, a fun assortment of owls and wooden giraffes, a sturdy gardener’s apron and matching bag, a Cabela’s archery bow, a mason jar fermentation kit, clothesline pulleys, and lots wooden hangers and lots of buttons!

Hope to see you at the Shop

Thank you,

Nan Beals

Telegraph Harbour Marina - Pierogi dinner

Today, Saturday, August 1st, we're putting supper on at the Café and the island is welcome. Cucumber dill salad, house-made pierogies with farmer sausage and sauerkraut, and local blackberry cake. 

Doors at 6:00pm, dinner at 6:30. Come early if you like — there's wine, there's the harbour, and there's usually somebody you haven't seen since spring.

$25 adults, $18 for seniors, $12 for kids. A call or a text ahead of time helps Claire know how much to make: (778) 744-7565 or cafe@telegraphharbour.ca. 

Come and sit as community and with neighbours.

Jaime White

Meet Pastor Carson Cole (August 6–17)

This August, Willie’s Walk – From Chains to Change is honoured to welcome Pastor Carson Cole to Thetis Island and the Cowichan Valley.

Carson’s life is a powerful testimony of God’s redeeming grace. After overcoming addiction through the saving power of Jesus Christ, he committed his life to sharing the hope and freedom that only Christ can bring. 

Today, Carson serves as a pastor in the Edmonton area and leads street ministry, reaching out to people from every walk of life. He has a special heart for those battling addiction, homelessness, loneliness, and life’s deepest struggles.

Before entering ministry, Carson spent many years as a Canadian recording artist and performing musician, travelling extensively and entertaining audiences in clubs and venues across Canada. With multiple albums to his credit, music remains an important part of his ministry as he shares songs that encourage, inspire, and point people to Jesus.

From August 6–17, Carson will be ministering throughout Thetis Island, Chemainus, Duncan, and Nanaimo, sharing his testimony, music, and the life-changing message of the Gospel. Everyone is welcome to join us at our community gatherings, including live music, fellowship, a beach BBQ, and an ocean baptism celebration.

Whether you’ve followed Jesus for years, have questions about faith, or simply need hope in your life, we warmly invite you to come. There is no pressure—just real people, authentic conversations, inspiring music, and the opportunity to hear how one man’s life was transformed by the love of Jesus Christ.

Hope is real. Freedom is possible. Everyone is welcome.

Watch this page over the coming days as we announce event dates, times, and locations. We would love to meet you. 

Hosted by Shelley Kohut Harder and Dennis Harder

71 Marina Dr.

Cell: 403-636-1111

September 9 - 11, 2026, Islands Trust Council Meeting Announced

Lək̓ ʷəŋən, METULIYE/Victoria, B.C. – Islands Trust Council invites the public to participate in its next business meeting being held electronically September 9 - 11, 2026. There are multiple ways to attend or view the meeting, including online via computer or smartphone, by telephone, or by watching the livestream at the Islands Trust Victoria Office (#200 – 1627 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8R 1H8).

Islands Trust Council, which is comprised of the 24 local trustees and two municipal trustees meets quarterly to make decisions about matters that apply to the entire Islands Trust Area and Islands Trust operations. Islands Trust Council receives, discusses, and makes decisions about policies, finances, and proposed work for the coming quarter.

Featured Sessions

Impacts of Hyperabundant Deer Presentation – Dr. Tara Martin, Liber Ero Chair in Conservation, Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences at the University of British Columbia, will speak to research on the impacts of hyperabundant deer, and strategies for managing hyperabundant deer to restore vital habitat in the Gulf Islands.

Islands Trust Corporate Planning Process – Islands Trust Council will consider a new corporate planning process to guide the incoming Council in developing its corporate plan for the next Council term. 

Islands Trust Council Committee Structure Changes – Islands Trust Council will consider options for changes to the Islands Trust Council committee structure, with any recommended changes forwarded to the new Islands Trust Council for consideration following the 2026 local government election.

Islands Trust Council Strategic Plan Key Initiative 3.2.4: Monitor Progress of Protection of Ecosystem Health in all Land Use Planning Decisions – Islands Trust Council will consider endorsing implementation of the deliverables completed by the Environment and Climate Change Canada–funded Biologist (Feb 2025–Mar 2026).

Delegations and Public Comment Period – Members of the public are invited to present as a delegate to Islands Trust Council or speak at the Public Comments portion of the meeting on matters affecting the Islands Trust Area. Anyone wishing to present as a delegate is required to submit this form along with a complete presentation by August 18, 2026.

Visit https://islandstrust.bc.ca/contact-us/share-your-views/ for more details.

The final meeting schedule and agenda package will be posted to the meeting page on the Islands Trust website by August 31, 2026.

Islands Trust Council works to preserve and protect over 450 islands and their surrounding waters in the Salish Sea and welcomes input, comments, ideas, and feedback on topics related to the jurisdiction of the Islands Trust Council.

Islands Trust is a special-purpose government representing over 30,000 people living within the Islands Trust Area and 10,000 non-resident property owners. The Islands Trust Area is located within Coast Salish territory and is the homeland to many Coast Salish Peoples who have called this place home since time immemorial. Islands Trust is responsible for preserving and protecting the Islands Trust Area and its unique amenities and environment through conservation-oriented land use planning and regulation, education, and cooperation with First Nations and other agencies. The Islands Trust Area covers the islands and waters between the British Columbia mainland and southern Vancouver Island. It includes 13 major islands and more than 450 smaller islands covering 5,200 square kilometres.

Contact:

Laura Patrick, Chair, Islands Trust Council 250.210.2553

Rueben Bronee, Chief Administrative Officer, via Morgana van Niekerk, Communications Specialist 250.405.5197