Islands Trust ~ Mari-culture Lease Application Update

In light of the interest and concerns regarding the navigation channel and the potential to dredge "The Cut" in the future, I moved the following two motions by Resolution Without Meeting(RWM) today. The local Trust committee supported these motions unanimously, and I thank my co-trustees for the support. The intent of the motions is to seek confirmation from the Provincial and Federal Government authorities having jurisdiction, that the navigational channel will be maintained and the potential to dredge "the Cut" in the future remains possible despite the issuance of the License of Occupation for the purposes of Mariculture. 

The following RWM has passed in favour:

“THAT the Thetis Island Local Trust Committee ask staff to communicate with Transport Canada and request written confirmation that despite the issuance of a License of Occupation for the purposes of Mariculture (Clam and Oyster) in the Navigation Channel between Thetis and Penelakut Islands, the /Navigation Protection Act/ will continue to protect the right of the public to use this channel for the purposes of navigation.” 

The following RWM has passed in favour:

“THAT the Thetis Island Local Trust Committee ask staff to communicate with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the Ministry of Forest Lands and Natural Resources and request written confirmation that in the future an application for dredging of the Navigation Channel between Thetis and Penelakut Islands, if applied for by local government or another agency with community support, would "not be approved" solely on the basis that the area has a License of Occupation for the purposes of Mariculture.”

I will remind readers that the Trustees are still unable to receive new information due to the post public hearing requirements and thank you all for respecting this.

However if new substantive information is received by staff from the Provincial or Federal agencies as a result of these letters the application may be reconsidered.

Peter Luckham, Trustee, Thetis Island Trust Area.

Quarterly TIID Article Correction ~

Please click here to view the final draft of the TIID Report.

ThINC presents Ocean LearnFest 2016

Ocean LearnFest  July 4-8th

Featuring a wide range of community activities with local and visiting guest specialists! All Ages means you! (*little folks 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult at 'All ages' sessions.)

Day sessions: ($10/session with the exception of Learn to Canoe)

ABC's of Marine Ecology and Art project (ages 8-13)

Orienteering and  Art project (ages 8-13)

Learn to Canoe with certified instructor (3 sessions/$50 inclusive; Ages 10+; adults encouraged to join!)

Eelgrass study (2 sessions, All ages)

The Science of Forage Fish (All ages)

The Joy of Birdsong forest walk(All ages)

Evening sessions (FREE! All ages welcome!) 7:30 pm Forbes Hall

July 4th: Mission Blue: The life story of Oceanographer Sylvia Earle Film and discussion

July 5th: Eelgrass Ecology with marine biologist Nikki Wright Talk and slide show

July 6th: Rockfish Conservation with marine biologist Andy Lamb Talk and slide show

July 7th: The Joy of Birdsong with ornithologist James Clowater Talk and audio-visual show

Posters will be up and about soon! Pre-registration required for day sessions.

For a detailed schedule please visit our website:

Ocean LearnFest Schedule

Phone: 250-246-9126 Email: ThINC@thetisisland.net

Oily Rag Danger

On Wednesday, a resident was shocked to discover a fire burning against the front wall of his new house.  On fire was a can of xylene solvent and some rags together with a  can of oil based Sikkens stain that was boiling and ready to burst into flames. He called 911 and was able to douse the fire with a garden hose by the time the fire department arrived.  His quick action saved the house and the surrounding forest.

The young workman applying the Sikkens the day before was not aware of the dangers of spontaneous combustion (he is now!). When oily or solvent soaked rags are bunched up and left in a pile, oxidation generates heat, enough over time to burst into flames.

In this case,the ambient temperature was only about 15*C but the oil and xylene soaked rags generated enough heat to warm the xylene to more than 30*C, its flash point, causing its fumes to burst into flames, igniting the can of liquid xylene.

There are many opinions on the proper disposal of oily rags.  The easiest, cheapest solution is to place them in a non-combustible container (e.g. metal bucket) and fill it with water. Add detergent and rinse the oil out before disposing of the rags.  DO NOT place oily rags, even wet ones, in the garbage, you would merely be putting someone else at risk down the line.

Graeme Shelford

Local Assistant to the Fire Commissioner

Domaine Jasmine

Come celebrate World Environment Day with a tasting of wine from naturally grown grapes. Try one of our new releases on Saturday and Sunday from 11-4 p.m.

Instead of using herbicides, pour boiling water on unwanted weeds.

J. Denis Gagnon

Proprietor & Winemaker

Domaine Jasmin Vineyard & Winery

Coastal Wildfire News

Click here to view Coastal Wildfire News Bulletin

Annual Hosers - TICS Soccer Game ~ June 8th

Everyone is welcome to attend the community sporting event of the year!

The annual soccer match of the "Hosers" (TI Volunteer Fire Department) versus the "TICS" (TI Community Soccer) will take place Wednesday June 8th at Caperwray soccer field with kickoff at 6:00PM sharp.

Please come and cheer for your favourite firefighters and kids and alumni (and don't be surprised if you are recruited to play too). Lots of excitement and fun is in store as we anticipate who will take home the trophy this year!

Kelly Bannister

36th Annual Thetis Island Open Golf Tournament

July 9, 2016

Mt. Brenton Golf Course, Chemainus

The TIO is a fun tournament, which is not to be taken too seriously. So shine up your runners and dust of those clubs and join us for a fun day on the course and a fantastic evening meal.

Entry fee: $115 per person (includes green fees, cart, dinner, free drink, golf balls and great prizes).

Dinner only for spouses and friends who do not wish to play is $35 per person.

Players may enter individually or as a foursome. Individual players will be placed on a team.

Entry forms are available at the ferry bulletin board or by contacting Doug Darling at 250-246-2557 or sailbequia@yahoo.com

Deadline for entry is June 17, 2016.

Hope to see you on the course,

Doug

ThINC Seeking Summer Student Accommodation

The Cowichan Land Trust has offered ThINC a part-time Canada Summer Jobs student. His name is Ricky Belanger and he has just graduated from UVic in marine biology and is going on to a Masters program in the fall.

He'll be helping us out at Ocean Learn Fest and offering some ecology programs to the community throughout the summer. We're excited to have him on board. We're looking for accommodation for him on Thetis during July and August. A house sitting opportunity would be welcome but he is also able to pay some rent.

Contact Ann Eriksson at 250-246-8176 or email me at ann.eriksson4@gmail.comif you have a lead for him and I'll pass the information on.

Thanks! Ann 

Thetis Island Marina & Pub ~ News

1.POST OFFICE EARLY CLOSURE ON FRIDAY

Friday June 3rd 12:30pm to 2pm only.

Please be sure to arrive before 2pm for postal services and parcel pick up.

Many thanks and have a great weekend everyone!

2.THETIS ISLAND MARINA & PUB PRE-SEASON HOURS

Pub, Store & Liquor Store 9am to 8pm

Gas dock 9am to 6pm

Our Kitchen is now OPEN for the season!!!

Serving burgers, fish n chips, appies and more

11:30am to 6:30pm every day.

3. THETIS ISLAND MARINA - COMMUNITY MARKET

Thetis Island Marina is hosting a Community Market every Saturday from 10am until 2pm in Dunfield Park.

Everyone welcome! Any and all vendors welcome.

Table space free - first come/first served.

Saturday Market & Sunday Garage Sale

Saturday market 10AM to 2PM at Thetis island Marina and Pub ~ Dunfield Park

Everyone welcome, also garage sale at 10AM on Sunday May 5th boating odds and ends Theresa

Saturday Fair at Howling Wolf Farm Market

This Saturday June 4th is the start of the SATURDAY FAIR at #70 Pilkey Point Road at Marylyn and Chris Pegg's Howling Wolf Market.

Come join us from 10 am to 1 pm.

We have a wonderful assortment of art, crafts and food.

Helen Bird has Whimsical Knitted Creatures and Sea Glass Decorative Flatware.

Mary Forbes will have her wide arrangement of her art work as well as the Salish Seas Community maps.

Simone Luckham has her creative Felting.

Natasha is joining us with her European Baking.

Dee Smith will have her Jewellery, Glass Work and new this year Sea Art.

Gloria will be selling fresh buttered popcorn, Kettle corn and fresh coffee.

Last but not least our hostess Marylyn will be selling her famous pies, Curry Puff, Springrolls and much more.

Come and join us!

Many thanks to Marylyn and Chris for making this event happen.

The Crew