Yard Waste & Machine Piles

Category 2 (yard waste piles and burn barrels) and Category 3 (machine piles) open burning will be permitted on Thetis Island starting October 1st with a fire permit in place.

Category 3 fires must also be registered with the province and given a registration number before applying for the TIVFD Fire Permit.

Our dedicated Fire Permits manager, Veronica Shelford, will be back from holiday by the end of September and will be able to issue the permits for the month of October. Permits will be required until October 31st.

Also, the Ministry of Environment requires all persons to check the Venting Index for smoke control and cannot ignite the pile if the Venting index is not “Good”. 

Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

Ferry Traffic: Capernwray Students

Capernwray Harbour Bible Centre will be welcoming approximately 80 students on Friday, September 20, 2024

Students along with their family members will be travelling to Thetis (from Chemainus) beginning with the 8:20am ferry through the 4:05pm ferry.

We are excited to begin this new year with so many students and wanted to make sure our community was aware and informed of how this may affect ferry travel. 

Starting Sunday, 29 September, our students will be travelling to Chemainus each Sunday to attend local churches. They will usually be on the 7:55am ferry or the 9:10am ferry.

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

Capernwray Harbour Bible Centre

Review of “Voices for the Islands”

Author Sheila Harrington from Lasqueti Island sailed to Thetis in August to launch her great non-fiction book, Voices for the Islands: Thirty Years of Nature Conservation on the Salish Sea.

Have a look at BC BookLook's review by Caroline Woodward. https://bcbooklook.com/island-in-the-sun/

Our community efforts on Thetis are mentioned several times and form a chapter in the book. Copies of the book are available at the Telegraph Harbour Marina.

Ann Eriksson, ThINC

For Sale: Ceiling Fan

Silver Hub. 5-bladed (white; blades can be easily flipped to wood grain), 41.5-inch diameter, draw pull, works well, quiet, clean, good condition.

Includes all mounting hardware. Has CSA safety approval logo.

$40 OBO (or best offer)

Please contact:

Jonathan, jt.bhbkis@gmail.com

Forbes Hall Fall Work Party: Saturday, September 28th – starts at 9:30 am

Join us for a couple of hours of outside work to get the gardens and grounds tidied up and ready for fall and winter. 

Special baked treats, hot beverages and comradery for all those that turn up to help.

What to bring: work gloves, appropriate footwear, and anything you may have that will assist in this type of work! 

Looking forward to seeing you,

TICA Board

Short Documentary about Anaïs’ Artwork

Hello everyone,

A 9-minute documentary about my art was just released by WebOuest, an online francophone TV. I thought I would let the island know considering how central to my work Thetis is. I hope you enjoy it!

Here is the link to a version with English subtitles - just make sure to enable closed captions:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DI5Et-rf_to

Anaïs Gerber
Info@anaisgerber.com

Wanted: Traps

Is anyone selling their used prawn or crab traps?

rod

darsenau@gmail.com

Cedar Beach Pizza: Changes

Change of Plans! Life’s like that!

Cedar Beach Pizza Open as follows:
Tuesday open
Wednesday open
Thursday open
Friday open
Saturday CLOSED
Sunday open

Hope to hear from you soon!

Virginia
250-246-9770

Tai Chi

Tai Chi classes will be starting October 7th, 10am at Forbes Hall.

At this time, I am not offering new beginner classes, however, anyone who has taken beginner classes previously and wishes to deepen their practice is welcome. You do not need to know the whole set.

For more information: sowerby@seaside.net or 250 246 4042.

Carol Sowerby

Meet Debra Toporowski: 18 September, 2pm to 4:30pm

Come meet Debra Toporowski, the woman who hopes to be elected MLA for our new provincial riding, Cowichan Valley.

A member of the Cowichan Tribes, Debra is a two-term elected Councillor in North Cowichan and a five-term elected Councillor of Cowichan Tribes.

Debra is the NDP candidate for the Cowichan Valley in the October 19, 2024 provincial election.

Debra is looking forward to meeting Thetis Islanders on Wednesday, 18 September, 2pm to 4:30pm at
Lot 62 North Cove Road (Askew residence).

Light snacks and refreshments will be served.

For more information please contact:
Carolyn Askew 12askew@gmail.com or
David Reay davidreay@telus.net

ThINC Post: PAG - Plant of the Week #25 - Oregon Grape

This week highlights another west-coast native: Oregon grape! On Thetis we have two species: tall Oregon grape (Berberis aquifolium) and dull Oregon grape (Berberis nervosa) (note: previously of the genus Mahonia).

Both possess berberine, which gives the root that bright yellow colour, and is a potent alkaloid used to treat various ailments, from stomach upset to diabetes and infections. But beware, higher doses can cause vomiting, lowered blood pressure, and reduced heart-rate - so treat it with care! The berries are edible, but quite tart tasting, so if that’s your thing, go for it.

Learn more about this essential native plant here

www.thetisislandnatureconservancy.org/single-post/plant-of-the-week

Charlotte Fesnoux, ThINC Program Coordinator

Wanted: Metal Roofing

1 panel of Westform Prolok 12” wide x 6.5’ (78”) long metal roofing to replace damaged panel by falling arbutus.
Prefer grey but any colour will do.

If you can help please call or text Alex at 250-416-5345.