Repair Needed for TIVFD Emergency Bicycle

Your fire department has been gifted with a bicycle for the rare emergency response that might benefit from its use (e.g. responding to Traffic Control at the dock from the hall with no vehicle available.) It has a flat rear tire, so we are looking for a volunteer with a patch kit, tools and the expertise to get this bicycle mobile. 

If you are able to help, please text Margaret at 778-682-9548 to arrange. 

Many thanks!

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck

For Sale

Cargo Rack -Hitch Mount-

Like the Amazon item: Husky 81148 Extra Wide Steel Cargo Carrier - 500 lb. Capacity https://a.co/d/7VwARJ9  

used one trip, worked well, no longer needed!

New $190.    

First $100 takes it home.

Email Greg at gnp.gall@gmail.com

Planned Power Outage

Saturday, March 9th, all day, for both Thetis Island and Penelakut Island: planned power outage while BC Hydro works on equipment.

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

Drifting Dock Hazard

On Feb 3, a drifting dock floated south along the west shore of Thetis Island and into Preedy Harbour on direct course to the Ferry dock. It caught up before reaching the dock, presumably on a dragging anchor. The dock drifted with tides and currents for 3 days until a boat turned up and tied up. Within 2 days there were 5 boats tied up.

I have contacted RCMP, Canadian Coast Guard, and Transport Canada several times each. There has not even been anyone out to look at it as far as I know. It will likely become a navigation hazard for the ferry or recreational boats with the next storm. It’s looking to me like no one wants to be bothered with it so it may stay there indefinitely outside of any government or RCMP oversight or action.

Since action appears to be complaint driven, please contact the following if you are concerned about this situation:
Canadian Coast Guard 1-800-889-8852
RCMP Ladysmith +1 (250) 245-2215
Transport Canada 1 -604-754-5491

Norm Kasting

Thetis LTC ELECTRONIC Special Meeting to hold a Community Information Meeting and Public Hearing

Proposed Bylaw Nos. 113 and 114
March 7, 2024 - 5:30 PM

The Thetis Island Local Trust Committee has scheduled an electronic Special Meeting to hold a Community Information Meeting (CIM) and Public Hearing regarding proposed Bylaw Nos. 113 and 114 (Thetis Associated Islands Official Community Plan (OCP) / Land Use Bylaw (LUB) Marine Areas Review Project),on March 7, 2024 at 5:30pm. The Public Hearing will begin at 5:45pm.

Want to share your views in advance of the Public Hearing? Written submissions will be accepted until 4:30 p.m., March 6, 2024 to: Islands Trust, 700 North Road, Gabriola Island, BC, V0R 1X3 or email: northphsub@islandstrust.bc.ca.

Questions regarding the project or the proposed bylaws should be directed to the Project Planner at mthomaidis@islandstrust.bc.ca. The Public Hearing Notice will be published in the February 22nd and February 29th issues of the Ladysmith Chronicle and will be posted on Thetis Island at the usual location. Project information, a copy of the Public Hearing Notice and the Public Hearing Binder can be found on our website at https://islandstrust.bc.ca/island-planning/thetis/projects/.
Please note: No written or oral representations will be received by the Thetis Island Local Trust Committee, or its members, after the conclusion of the Public Hearing.

Join the webinar or call in to ask questions at the CIM and/or share your views on the proposed bylaws during the Public Hearing. Links to Attend or simply Watch the live stream are available on the meeting event page.

This meeting will be recorded and posted on the Islands Trust website.

Meeting Type: Electronic Meeting

Date: March 7, 2024

Time: 5:30 PM - Community Information Meeting
5:45 PM - Public Hearing

To join the webinar:  https://islandstrust.zoom.us/j/67855716026
To Call into the meeting: 833 955 1088 (Toll Free) or 833 958 1164 (Toll Free)
(For call in users: *9 to raise your hand and *6 to unmute)
Live Stream to watch:  https://collaboratevideo.net/islandstrust/E
Meeting ID: 678 5571 6026

Members of the public who do not have internet access may view the live stream in the Boardroom at the Islands Trust Northern Office, 700 North Road, Gabriola, BC.

Wil Cottingham

Office Administrative Assistant

Islands Trust

Boxes, more Boxes!

Anyone have any moving boxes they want to give away. ?

have to pack up more rooms with the renovation. ? could use a few more.

Kathleen McGarvey
6 Cunningham
mcgarve@gmail.com
604 657 2921

Sunday Church

The "on screen" speaker this Sunday the 25th is Stuart Briscoe.

The Development of Character, Daniel ch 1.
10 AM at the Community Centre, all are welcome.

Learning to act like a Christian.
Further info---Ernie 250 252 0144

Hobbit House and Lost Email

Could the person from Reid Island that contacted me about my Hobbit House email, please contact me again.

Somehow the email went missing.

elitewillowbrook@gmail.com

Futon for Sale

Solid wood frame, near new clean mattress & cover $30.00

2504363080 Michael

Hudson's Bay Blanket

Woollen blanket purchased by my mother-in-law at the Bay in the early 60’s. Does not have “points” or any labels. Two very tiny stain spots, but otherwise unmarked and clean. 

Size: 5’-6” X 6’-2”. 

For sale, pick up at our Chemainus residence. $30. 

Email for photos….

David    drivingmissdaisy.da@gmail.com

Ping Pong on Thursday

Come join us at Forbes Hall for ping pong Thursday nights from 7:00 pm till we get tired or 9:00 pm whichever comes first…

Ping Pong Team

Capernwray Students Travelling

Dear Island Neighbours,

Capernwray Harbour’s 92 students will be departing for their Mid-Term Break on Thursday, February 29th on the 11:05am and the 1:25pm ferry. 

Students will return on Monday, March 4th throughout the afternoon with most taking the 3:50pm sailing from Chemainus. 

We wanted to make sure the community was aware and informed of how this may affect ferry travel for those days. 

Thank you for your kind understanding and please feel free to reach out to our Main Office if you have any questions.

The Staff at Capernwray Harbour