Campfire Ban on Thetis

ALL Campfire permits are CANCELLED as of Monday evening 11 pm July 14.

Propane campfire appliances do not require a permit and are allowed at this time.

Please be fire safe. Our region is facing increased fire activity with the dry winds. 

REPORT all smoke columns to 911.

TIVFD

For Sale:

8” Deluxe Granite Jointer w/ Helical Head - $500

•       Make: Steel City Tool Works
•       Model: 40660
•       Runs great, no issues

Craftsman 10” Table Saw - $75

•       Runs great, no issues

Call or text Dan Stevens at 250-739-3102 or email 0danstevens@gmail.com

Misha the Cat was Found!

Thanks to some observant neighbours who pointed us in the right direction we were able to locate and bring Misha home!

We are so grateful for all the people who reached out, and now to have our cat
with us again.

Thank you all!

Simone

BC Cancer Society Stamp Donations

I would like to express my most sincere gratitude to the individual who thoughtfully put the large bag of postage stamps in my collection box at the post office mailbox area.To say I was surprised at such a significant quantity of used postage stamps, would be understatement. 

Thank you for your ongoing support of this worthy cause. 

My last submission to The BC Cancer Society was 4.5 lbs!!!! 

Thank you again to all the islanders who continue to support this cause.

Terry Harvey

Change of Location for Traffic Control Training

In order to not unduly inconvenience the Saturday Market customers at the head of Telegraph Harbour the TIVFD has changed its Emergency Scene Traffic Control practical skills location to North Cove Road early Saturday afternoon.  Please be prepared to obey the ESTC persons for single lane traffic.  Thank you for your patience and support.

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

From the Library...

A Friend of the Library is available Saturday 10-1, 

I am there Sunday 1-4, 

a Friend Monday 10-1 and Tuesday 12-1.

Enjoy.
Celine

Lawrence Road Sale Today

Lots of bargains and free items will be available at the Lawrence Road Sale today from 10:00am until 12:30pm. Loads of great things from a moving sale and much more.

For Sellers: please have your items out any time before 9:45am. You may drive your vehicle down Lawrence Road, unload and set up, turn around at Lot 196 then park outside the sales area. Barricades will be set up at 9:45am for pedestrians only with no cars beyond a certain point. If you have heavy items that you are selling/giving away, please arrange with the buyer for pick up by vehicle after 12:30pm.

For Buyers: please park on either side of Lawrence Road before the pedestrian barricades (there will be a turn-around area) or on Pilkey Point Road. Please be mindful of pedestrians. If you get something that is too heavy to carry to your vehicle, please arrange to pick it up after 12:30pm.

Don’t miss this special chance to pick up items you might never have dreamed of owning!

Missing Cat

Missing tabby cat at lower end of Forbes Road

Lately our cat Misha has been away more than he has been home. He is a large, fixed male, tabby cat. He purrs loudly and is very friendly. Maybe he found a second home, as he doesn't seem worse for wear whenever he returns.

We would like for him to come home, as we miss him very much!

Any leads, please text Simone 250 246 4802

Shoreline Stewardship Site Visit And Talk

Reminder: S4 Event This Sunday - Shoreline Stewardship Site Visit and Talk

Do you own waterfront property? Are you concerned about erosion and/or sea-level rise? How can you protect your shoreline? Perhaps you are thinking of buying waterfront or maybe you would like to know what environmentally friendly shoreline protection can look like. 

These are just some of the reasons why you should attend our Green Shores talk this Sunday, July 13 at 3 PM with Kelly Loch from the Stewardship Centre of B.C. 

If you want to make a complete afternoon of it – then before the talk, get to 83 Blue Heron Rd. at 1 PM for a real project site visit with Rob and Marcie Welsh, Kelly Loch, and Doug Fenton.

Event Details:

1:00 PM - Site Visit at Lot 83 Blue Heron Road
3:00 PM - Talk at Forbes Hall

Hope to see you there!
The ThINC Team

Upcoming Weather Event

PARKSVILLE – Developing on Monday and continuing Tuesday, the Coastal Fire Centre will see its first outflow pattern of the season. This is when air flows out from the mountains via fjords and valleys towards the water.

Winds are expected to be moderate and accompanied by increased warming and drying conditions during this period. A return to typical southwesterly flow is expected Wednesday, July 16.

The Coastal Fire Centre would like to alert the public of the potential for aggressive fire behaviour and high rates of spread during this event. Early detection of wildfires and public reporting will be crucial to increase the potential for initial attack success on new wildfire starts.

To stay informed, you can visit bcwildfire.ca or download the free BC Wildfire Service public mobile app, available for Apple (iOS) and Android devices. Both include real-time news and information about prohibitions, and the current wildfire situation. The website and app also host several resources for wildfire prevention and preparedness.

Visit bcwildfire.ca for more information. 

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

Yoga 9am Saturday

Teaching Saturday at 9am, bring your own mats and padding of some kind if you have sensitive knees
Everyone welcome,

Karen

Traffic Control Training on Saturday

The TIVFD will be training our new members and Auxiliary members on Emergency Scene Traffic Control this Saturday. We will be on Pilkey Point Road near Marina Drive with stop/slow paddles and cones, directing traffic as a single lane. The ESTC students will be taking turns directing traffic safely and efficiently. The morning part of the class is theory and written exam at the fire hall, and then we will be out on the road after a quick lunch for the practical evaluations. We hope to all be finished by 2 pm.

Please obey their traffic control directions. We want everyone to be safe. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience.

Thank you for your patience as our members work towards their Municipal Safety Authority certification for ESTC.

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