Thetis Cetacean Sightings Notifications

Want to know when orcas, humpback whales, or porpoises are visible from Thetis Island? With many eyes on the sea, it turns out they’re here more often than you might know. Lots of recent orca sightings. And there’s a chatter-free way to know as soon as they’re around, and tell others if you’ve spotted a cetacean, too.

How to join:

If you don’t already have the Signal app on your mobile, download it (https://signal.org/), open it, and set it up. Allow notifications.
(Signal is a messaging app like WhatsApp, but non-profit, and not Meta/Facebook.)

Then, on the mobile where you now have the Signal app, click on this link to join the Thetis Cetacean Sightings group: https://tinyurl.com/thetiscetaceans.

Once you’re in, you’ll hear from others on Thetis when there are orcas, porpoises, or other whales around Thetis. And, if you spot them yourself, send a message to the group saying where they are and where they’re headed.

To protect everyone’s peace, please use this only for sharing real-time info about cetaceans around Thetis. Many thanks to the 65 current members, all of whom respect this. (Thumbs-ups and thanks for reports are allowed!)

Happy whale-watching!

Adam (Sandell)

Green Burial Discussion

If you're interested in discussing green/natural burials, join the circle on Sunday, April 12 at Forbes Hall. 

We'll be in the Board Room- 2:00 pm. 

Share your thoughts, ideas, information. Contemplate the details and get comfortable with the last great adventure.

Maureen

Found: Sunglasses

Sunglasses near Recycle depot

pls contact Sharon

778-679-5298

Diver Needed

Looking to hire a diver to assess the condition of an existing concrete block for a mooring buoy.

Depth is approximately 30 feet.

Compensation negotiable.

Contact Dugald

Dugaldmcsmith@gmail.com

Looking for Poker Games

Wondering if there are any consistent friendly cash poker games happening on the Island that are open for others to join or if anyone else is interested in having a low stakes game sometime.

Text Austin at 236-971-6464 

Capernwray Harbour Ferry Traffic Schedule

Dear Island Neighbours,

It is that time of year again when we will begin to invite groups of various sizes to Capernwray Harbour for retreats.

Our April-June Ferry Traffic Schedule has been posted on thetisposts.ca (it can be found on the right side of the Main Page). Additionally, it is put up on the Bulletin Board by the ferry dock, or if you would like to have a physical copy, you would be welcome to come to the Office here and we can print one for you.

I hope this helps you plan your travel well over these months. Thank you for your kind understanding!

Capernwray Harbour

Main Office: 250-246-9440

Weekend Pub Specials

WEEKEND PUB SPECIALS

Dinner specials available 4:30-7pm Friday- Sunday

APPY:  Lamb Lollipops

Cut From Rack of Lamb, Mint Pesto

MAIN:  Cioppino 

Classic Italian Tomato and Fresh Fennel Based Seafood Stew w/ Salmon, Mussels, Prawn, Swordfish, Scallops and Cod

DESSERT:  Berry Pound Cake White Chocolate Bread Pudding                 

Amaretto Cream Sauce

Lunch special available Thursday to Saturday 11:30-4pm

LUNCH:

Italian Deli Sandwich

Mortadella, Italian Ham, Genoa Salami, Provolone Cheese

Eggplant Caponata, and Dressed Arugula on Toasted Ciabatta

Special Weather Statement - Issued for:

East Vancouver Island - Duncan to Nanaimo, B.C. (081310)
Metro Vancouver, B.C. (082512-082513-082600-082711-082713-082714)

Strong and gusty westerly winds.

What:
- Wind gusts up to 70 km/h.

When:
- Late Monday afternoon to late Tuesday morning.

Impacts:
- Strong wind gusts may toss loose objects and break tree branches.
- Local utility outages are possible.
- Disruptions to services and travel are possible.

Additional information:
A vigorous cold front will cross the South Coast on Monday. Strong westerly winds gusting up to 70 km/h will develop in the wake of the front. The winds will ease late Tuesday morning.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.

Keith Rush

Food Recall Warning

Various brands of cheese products, including salad kits containing cheeses, have been recalled nationally due to contamination by the Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. Products listed include some types of Western Family and Paradise Island cheeses that are sold locally.

Do not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute recalled items. For the full list of recalled affected products, and for more information, go to : https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/various-brands-cheese-products-recalled-due-listeria-monocytogenes#tablefield-node-81840-field_affected_products-0

Solid Wood Bookshelf - Free

54” high, 22” wide, 15” deep.

Solid wood book shelf. Free.

Contact info 

1-250-210-1461

Text only 

Kathleen Thompson

Community Yard Sale at Forbes Hall: Countdown!

Three weeks to go until the Community Yard Sale at Forbes Hall.

Saturday, April 25th, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Each week as we countdown to the event, we’ll post more information. Watch for next week’s post for set up information. 

Where to park???

Mission Road and the school are preferred.

Parking on-site will be limited, due to vending from vehicles, vendors’ parking, as well as the volunteers. There will be some parking available, but no customer parking from the building entry stairs through to the exit. We’ll have someone onsite to help those with mobility issues or a family of little ones find a spot.

We’re looking for a volunteer or two for helping people with parking.

Please contact Teresa Moore at teresamoore386@gmail.com

Set Up

We’ll be finalizing the set-up plan closer to the event, mostly due to weather. If it’s a sunny day, set up will be in the sports court & pavilion, with some tables under cover and inside. All vendors will be contacted a couple of days prior to the event, plus there will be some tips sent out next week. For now, just keep going through your closets, cupboards, drawers, and under the stairs to find those treasures!

Have you booked your space?

Reminder: to book your space, please contact info@forbeshall.ca with your name, texting phone number or email, how you’ll be selling (car, table, tent) and where you would prefer to set up, we’ll try our best to accommodate.

Looking forward to a wonderful community event!

TICA Board

Soup’s On: Wednesday, April 8th

11:30 am until 1:00 pm

Gather at Forbes Hall for a very Thetis Island lunch...

Menu:

Creamy Tomato Soup with Basil and Parmesan Cheese

Grilled Cheese Sandwiches on Sourdough Bread or Peasant Bread

Cookies and Treats

Coffee and Teas

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 library.

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