CRTC Internet Questionnaire available

The CRTC wants to talk about broadband Internet with Canadians!

Canadians are invited to fill out a questionnaire and have their say

News Release from Government of Canada

Full Release and links online:

http://news.gc.ca/web/article-en.do?nid=1027549

January 14, 2016 – Gatineau – Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission 

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is inviting Canadians to share their views on the telecommunications services they need to participate in the digital economy.

The CRTC is currently reviewing telecommunications services, including Internet services, which are offered in Canada. During the first phase of this proceeding, which was launched in April 2015, the CRTC began to collect information to better understand the telecommunications services provided to Canadians and determine the areas in Canada that are not being adequately served.

During this second phase of the proceeding, the CRTC is seeking more information from Canadians and making it possible for them to share their views in multiple ways. As it is important to hear from Canadians across the country on these important issues, the CRTC is using both online and more traditional methods to facilitate their participation.

Some of the questions that the CRTC would like Canadians to answer include the following: 

What telecommunications services do Canadians consider necessary to participate in the digital economy?

Which services do Canadians rely on the most to communicate?

Should the prices for telecommunications services in Canada be similar between urban and non-urban areas?

What upload and download speeds for broadband Internet service would meet Canadians’ needs?

Canadians have until February 8, 2016 to send comments and request to appear at a public hearing in April 2016. They can do so by:

filling out the online form;

writing to the Secretary General, CRTC, Ottawa, Ontario K1A ON2; or

sending a fax to (819) 994-0218.

The CRTC is also making available a short questionnaire for Canadians to fill out in order to share their views on the telecommunications services available in their region.

More at:

http://news.gc.ca/web/article-en.do?nid=1027549

TIRRA Executive Meeting planning for upcoming AGM ~ input requested

TIRRA Executive Meeting: Thursday, January 21 

Next Thursday, January 21, your TIRRA Executive will be holding it's first business meeting of the New Year. As part of this meeting we will be creating an Agenda for our AGM (TIRRA Annual General Meeting).  If you have any topics, issues, concerns that you would like us to discuss at our TIRRA Executive please let me know.

Take Good Care,

Steve Frankel,

OBO TIRRA Executive

blueheronisland@gmail.com

Ph# 250-246-2099

Thetis Island Marina~ Friday Night Dinners ~ January 2016

January 15

1. Grilled pork chop sautéed with mushrooms and onions, served with garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables for $13.95

2. Crispy chicken served with fries and coleslaw for $13.95

January 22

1. Burger Night – Beef, grilled chicken, salmon or veggie burger on a toasted Kaiser bun topped with lettuce, tomato, sweet onion, mayo and pickles served with our delicious fresh-cut fries.

2. Grilled Wild Pacific Salmon, served with rice and seasonal vegetables $13.00 

January 29

Mexican night – TBA

Groups and families welcome.

Reservations strongly recommended.

Call us at 250-246-3464

the Quarterly ~ deadline

It's Quarterly time again, and the deadline for articles, pictures, reports, notices and ads is February 4th.

Please send any new or changed ads to Carol at sowerby@seaside.net, and the articles etc. to Veronica at veronica@thetisisland.net.  

Many thanks as always to those who take the time to contribute - we all appreciate it!

Soup's On ~ Wednesday, January 13th

Forbes Hall 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

$5.00

This week's soup is Cream of Mushroom served with Corn Bread

Baked Goodies

Pot of Gold Coffee (thanks Nan)

Tea, Hot Chocolate, Hot Apple Drink

Take out available if any remains

Generous quantities of conversation!

Bridge in the Library at 1:00 PM

Real Estate Rental Available

2 bdrm newly renovated suite in a cottage available for rent February 1st; W/D; balcony and patio; near Kufra inlet; suits mature working or retired person/couple; N/P, N/S; pets negotiable; to inquire or view,

call Lenka at (250) 246 – 9124 or

e-mail lpelikan@dccnet.com

Ping-pong Rescheduled

This week only:  Friday evening ping-ping has been rescheduled to Saturday morning at 10AM.

Matt Hess

New Society's Act Workshop ~ hosted by Volunteer Cowichan

For those of you who might be interested Volunteer Cowichan is hosting this session.  For more information and to register please contact: 

Anne-Marie by phone 250-246-1991 or email: 

anne-marie@volunteercowichan.bc.ca

Volunteer Cowichan hosts: New Society’s Act Workshop with Martha Rans. (See: martharans.ca) 

Find out what you need to know to transition your organization without losing sleep. This interactive workshop will familiarized non-profit and volunteer driven organizations (as well as anyone interested) with a review of the new Societies Act.

And: Greetings from Lawrie Portigal, President of Volunteer BC and Workshop partner. Volunteer BC is the provincial organization advocating on behalf of all volunteer driven organizations and non profits across the sector. Lawrie will provide an update on the new directions project driven by nonprofit organizations, and community conversations around the province.

Date:  Jan 25, 2016 (Monday)

Time:  9:00am light refreshments and networking

Workshop start: 9:30am-12:00noon

Location: Duncan, BC.   TBA  (will confirm by email)

Cost:$35.00

Deadline January 18, 2016.

Preregistration is required

Wood for Sale

Split arbutus available.

$225 per cord.

You pick up.

Delivery extra.

Call Doug 250-246-2557

Islands Trust Fund ~ News Release

Please click here to view the news release from the Islands Trust Fund regarding the permanent protection of natural ecosystems on North Pender Island under the Natural Areas Protection Tax Exemption Program (NAPTEP).

Kate Emmings

Ecosystem Protection Specialist, Islands Trust Fund

250.405.5191

kemmings@islandstrust.bc.ca

Reminder ~ Robbie Burns Dinner

Buy your ticket for the Robbie Burns Supper before they are all gone ! 

$30.00 per person, cash directly to Simone Luckham, or cheque made out to TIMA c/o PO Box 59

Deadline January 23rd

We have a few seats left for the ever popular and faboulous Robbie Burns Supper on 30th January 2016 at 5:30 PM.

The traditional meal is lovingly prepared by the very capable crew consisting of Don, Rick and Nancy Sinclair, and Nettie Hayter.  To add to the delicious meal the event includes a variety of entertainment such as the very skilled Highland dancer Elaine Vallis, speeches, a bag pipe player, limerick contest, Scottish Country dancing and maybe a surprise skit or two.

There will also be opportunity to purchase wine, beer and whisky to complement your meal.  It takes place at the Thetis Community Centre and is bound to be a sold out event. If you would like to sit with a group of friends let us know and we will do our best to reserve a table (or part of it) for your group. Food sensitivity friendly meals can be requested only when buying your tickets.

Tickets are $30.00 per person and are on sale until 23rd January .

More info call Andy Keir 250-246-2132 or Simone Luckham 250-246-4802

Friday Nights' Dinners Resume at Thetis Island Marina

Happy New Year from Thetis Island Marina

Friday Night Dinner January 8, 2016

Served From 5-7PM

Fish And Chips  1pc $11/2pc $13

Our Signature Beer-Battered Cod served With Fresh-Cut Fries and Coleslaw.

Seafood Alfredo  $12 served With A Side Caesar Salad and Garlic Toast.

Families And Groups Welcome

Reservations Recommended

250-246-3464

See You Soon!