Ken & Genny Redman – Moving Off Island…

We are leaving Thetis Island. As we say this to one another, we cannot help but say "really?" This is a wonderful place to live, and we have loved both the people and the place. All of this will travel with us to our new home. The mountains still call to both of our hearts, and we can answer that call in the North Okanagan.

Please welcome the new owners of our home, who come from Victoria.

Genny and Ken Redman

Stuff for Sale

We will be selling a lot of things in the next few weeks. 

I will post some big items this week, and we will be having a yard sale on Saturday May 16th, beginning at 9:00 am. and ending at 2:00 pm. 

No early birds please. Parking is limited. 

On Monday, May 11th, we will have canning jars at the end of the driveway. Please take the whole box of jars. 

Genny and Ken Redman

Weekly Order Reminders from Jollity Farm

We are picking up from True Grain Organic Bakery this week.

If you'd like to add or change your dairy order and order baking, the cut off for orders is Monday night.

More and more fresh veggies coming each week. Some things to look forward this weekend:
Local, organic strawberries
Baby cucumbers
Thetis Island Asparagus
Jollity sprouts and shoots

Here is the link to the updated order form: https://www.jollityfarm.ca/order-form

With thanks,

Jollity Farmers

Trees / Plants for Sale

3 - Kentucky Coffee Tree $10 ea
8 - Monkey Puzzle Trees $10 ea
5 - Black Locust $ 5 ea
3 - Cypress Trees $ 5 ea
2 - Empress Trees $ 5 ea
12 - Bay Trees (babies) $ 2 ea
2 - Trumpet Creepers $ 2 ea
2 - Raintrees $ 2 ea
Geraniums 4 pack $1 ea

Rod/Diane darsenau@gmail.com

St. Margaret's Cemetery Maintenance Day, Saturday, May 9th 10-3

On Saturday May 9th from 10-3, St. Margaret’s Cemetery Committee will be having its annual maintenance day. The cemetery is a vault of island history and is the permanent home for many of our forebears. From tidying up headstones, to general landscaping there will be a range of projects to suit everyone's interests and abilities. We welcome all Islanders.

Please plan to join us, we encourage everyone to participate. If possible, please bring small garden tools for general landscaping and/or scrub brushes and water pails to clean grave markers.

We would encourage you to contribute to the picnic lunch, where we will remember and celebrate the lives that came before us.

Please contact me if you have any questions.

David Reay

Thetis Island Cemetery Committee

H: 250-246-1593

E: davidreay@telus.net

Thetis Island Improvement District: Annual General Meeting

A reminder that the Thetis Island Improvement District (TIID) will be holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday May 9th, 2026, at Forbes Hall Community Center starting at 11 AM. This is a public meeting, and all are welcome.

AGENDA

Territorial acknowledgement
Call to order and welcome
Opening remarks and introductions
Approval of the May 10th, 2025 AGM minutes
Trustee Remuneration
Audit Report/Approval of Financial Statements
2025 Highlights
Committee reports
Trustee acclamation
Fire department report

Adjourn

Draft 2025 Financial Statements available at: https://www.thetisislandfire.ca/tiid-financial.html

Keith Rush, Chair
Thetis Island Improvement District

Fire Danger Hazard Moved in the Right Direction

We moved up to HIGH Hazard last Saturday, which meant that High Hazard Activities had to be restricted starting last Tuesday this week Thanks to the recent cloud cover, higher humidity and a higher dew point, we have moved down to MODERATE Hazard once again.

By regulation, we have to hold for three days in MODERATE before we can rescind the restriction on High Hazard Activities. This means that starting this SATURDAY, May 9th, the outdoor work activity restrictions are off and you no longer have to cease your mowing, chain sawing, excavating, etc by one o’clock.

MODERATE Hazard is still a hazard though, so please be careful about creating sparks etc. Call 911 if you see any columns of smoke.

As per the Provincial Ban, ALL OUTDOOR FIRES ARE PROHIBITED UNTIL OCTOBER 31st. This includes campfires. (Approved propane campfire appliances are allowed).

Let’s all hope we can keep this moderate weather for a while (good for growing peas and lettuce) before the Fire Danger Hazard Rating rises again.

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck
Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

Looking for a Rental or House Swap This Summer/Fall

Hello friends and neighbours,

My son Noan, his wife, and their two daughters (ages 11 & 8) will be visiting from Bali this summer/fall from August 10 - October 10.

Some of you may remember them from their visit a few years ago - “the summer of the mosquitoes” - when they joined the Howling Wolf Market and participated in various community events, including Andy’s intertidal walks and other ThINC gatherings.

We’re reaching out to see if anyone might have a place available during that time, either for part or all of their stay. If you happen to be travelling or away this summer, they would be very happy to rent your home.

They’re also open to the possibility of a house swap in Bali. Noan and his family have a lovely home in the Ubud area and often travel for extended periods, so even if your timing doesn’t line up this summer, a future exchange could still be possible.

If you have something available, or know someone who might, please reach out to Jan Fesnoux, Noan's mom, at jan.fesnoux@gmail.com or 250 246 3469.

Thanks so much. Any leads are greatly appreciated!
Jan Fesnoux

Three Kayaks for Sale on Thetis Island

$75 each

• Great for summer paddles, exploring the shoreline, or keeping at the cabin

• Stored indoors

• Mixed styles and colours available

First come, first served. Message for details or pickup. 🌊

Contact for photos.

Ricco@telus.net

Art Show at Just Jake's, Duncan

Just a quick note to let everybody know that I am showing 33 paintings at the restaurant Just Jake's on Craig Street in Duncan from Sunday, May 10th (Mother's Day) until June 7th.

If I had to give the show a title I'd call it, "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Everything from the Last Year and a Half".

So if you are in Duncan and need a coffee break please stop by the restaurant and take a look. Was any progress made? Who knows. You tell me.

Michelle Merlindt

Press Release from BC Ferries: EV's

We're updating our policy to permit immobile, undamaged, or cosmetically damaged electric vehicles (EVs) to travel on ferries, following engagement with Transport Canada officials and discussions with industry experts.

Beginning on May 19, immobile EVs with no damage or minor cosmetic damage that does not compromise the vehicle’s frame or battery integrity will be permitted on board. This change applies to immobile EVs being towed or carried on board, not to EVs driven under their own power, which are permitted if they meet the requirements of BC’s Motor Vehicle Act.

We are committed to evolving responsibly as vehicle technologies change while maintaining rigorous safety standards.

Submitted by:
Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

What's Fresh @ Jollity Farm? (+flower orders for Mother's Day!)

Open Saturday 10am -1pm

In time for Mother's Day, we have a limited amount of beautiful farm fresh bouquets available.

The spring colour theme is a mix of apricot orange with soft purples, towering white blossoms and textural greens.

Bouquets are $25 each. If you'd like to reserve, please send an email to orders@jollityfarm.ca

Local Asparagus is back! It's that wonderful time of year when Jean's freshly picked asparagus is available.

Enjoy the fresh harvest while it lasts. This quality of asparagus has no comparison with cheaper grocery store varieties traveling from far away. Not only do you get to treat yourself to a local delicacy grown organically but you support Thetis Island farmers and families at the same time. Win, win!

Spring salad greens galore!
Radish
Rhubarb
Arugula
Sprouts
Kale
Celery
Cabbage shoots
Beets
Cilantro
Snap Peas
Baby Cucumbers
Cherry tomatoes and
San Marzano tomatoes
and maybe more!

If you'd like bagels this week, we'll be picking up so please send your requests.

With thanks,

Jollity Farmers