Summer Solstice

Friday June 20th at 7:42 PM is the summer solstice. The longest day of the year (16 hours, 13 minutes and 49 seconds). The day is 8 hours and 2 minutes longer than the December solstice.

Interestingly, the earliest sunrise is June 16th and the latest sunset is
June 25th.

Keith Rush

Yoga with Karen - 9am every Saturday

Hello all,

Offering FREE slow flow yoga class every Saturday at 9am @ Forbes Hall, starting this weekend, Saturday, 21st June.

Please bring your own yoga mat and if you have sensitive knees padding of some kind.

All are welcome, be lovely to see you.

Karen

Sunday Church

The "on screen" speaker this Sunday, June 22nd, is Paul LeBoutillier on How to Build Your Faith

10 AM at Forbes Hall Community Centre, all are welcome.

Karl 403-710-6472

Bake Sale & More

Bake sale & more this Saturday morning 10 until 2 at the Thetis Island Marina.

Mercy, Me & Hermida,

See you there…

Community Appreciation Day at Capernwray Harbour deadline EXTENDED

Hello Friends,

We’d love for you to join us at Capernwray Harbour for a relaxing day of visiting, enjoying a meal, and connecting with the vibrant community we all share. It’s a free event open to all, and the perfect opportunity to unwind and appreciate the beauty of the area.

Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
Time: 11:00 am - 3:30 pm. (Lunch served from 11:30 - 2:00 pm)
Location: 298 Foster Point Road, Thetis Island.

We have extended the deadline to register! Please RSVP/ Register online using this link below by July 1st.
Link to RSVP - https://capernwrayharbour.formstack.com/forms/community_appreciation_day

Capernwray Harbour
250-246-9440

Looking for a Rental for a Week

I am looking for a house or cottage on the water for a week this summer. I love Thetis and, in the past, rented the cottages at Overbury Farm. I would love to re-create that experience for my grandchildren. I am responsible, tidy and considerate of others.

My name is Deborah, and my phone number is 250-857-5034

Coastal Fire Weather Forecast to Monday

Weather Forecast

SYNOPSIS: An unseasonably deep low-pressure system will remain offshore near Haida Gwaii supporting a dry southwesterly flow across most of the Fire Centre on Friday. Showers associated with the low will remain confined to the North Island, Mid Coast, and Haida Gwaii. Instability near the low will support the potential for afternoon thundershowers over Haida Gwaii and the Tweedsmuir Park area. Otherwise, the southern reaches of the Coastal Fire Centre will enjoy a mainly sunny day with moderate inflow winds. Afternoon gusts up to 30-40 km/h can be expected through the Fraser Valley, the Fraser Canyon, and up the Sea-to-Sky corridor. The low will drift south overnight tonight bringing with it increased cloud cover and showers by Friday morning. Bands of showers drifting in from the east will affect mainland zones on Friday with a big downturn in fire weather indices. Showers will be spottier over the Island Friday and primarily confined to the ridge tops. All zones will experience cooler, more humid conditions on Friday.

Saturday to Monday: A ridge of high pressure will build over the North Coast beginning Saturday while the low drifts further south into Oregon. Northern reaches of the Fire Centre including Haida Gwaii and the Mid-Coast will be the first to warm and dry. Showers will linger over inland sections of the Fraser and Pemberton Zones Saturday before clearing on Sunday. The ridge will allow temperatures to gradually return to seasonal temperatures (highs in the mid 20’s) by Monday. The pattern will remain inflow through the period, preventing relative humidities from dropping much below 30%.

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck

Pizza at Telegraph Harbour Marina

Excellent! Pizza this Friday and Saturday evening!
Please note that we are offering for take-out out and all orders must be placed in advance for your pizza by 4pm to enjoy a fantastic meal at home, or have a picnic here on the grounds!
Call or Text the Cafe (778)-744-7565

Options for this week are the excellent,
* Hawaiian
* Tex Mex
* Meat Lovers
* Mermaid on Thetis!

* substitutions available: Vegetarian, GF, Dairy free

Enjoy!

Shelves and Vanity: Free

All serviceable and decent for a garage, cabin or shed.

Call or text 250-784-1624

Jen White

Ping Pong Cancelled this Week

Our usual Thursday evening ping-pong session is cancelled this week due to a temporary shortage of hosts.

Matt Hess

2025 Property Taxes Due July 2

Your 2025 Property Taxes are due on July 2, 2025. Over-all my total property taxes have not changed from 2024 because my assessed value declined which offset mill rate increases.

However when you look at the details, CVRD Electoral Area G taxes rose 10% primarily due to a 47% increase in Regional Recreation funding. Remember, Regional Recreation funding was phased in over 3 years starting at $6.08/$100,000 assessed residential value in 2023. 2025 is the last year for the phase-in and should have been $6.08(3) = $18.24/$100,000 assessed value. 2025 actual Recreation Funding is $22.76/$100,000 assessed value. That’s a lot more than the phase-in formula and I wouldn’t be surprised if the cost increases continue with the aging recreation facilities. Remember too, that Thetis Island residents use the recreation facilities proportionally less than other CVRD residents.

A new concern is that North Cowichan has been providing lower rates to users of the Fuller Lake Arena compared to the other CVRD arenas. North Cowichan is only now considering increasing the user fees phased in over the next 3 years. This means we are covering these lower fees. How's that Fair Play, Fair Pay for taxpayers?

Other Local Services that we pay for such as Thetis Island Improvement District, Islands Trust, and Cowichan Valley Hospital showed minor year-to-year changes.

Paul Duncan,

TIRRA member

June 20th: Thetis Island Elementary School Year End Performance and Ceremony

Come join us Friday, June 20th for a drama performance and end-of-year ceremony at Forbes Hall at 1:00 PM.