RIEP (Rural Island Economic Partnership) Forum 2025

Coming soon. See link the for details and registration.

https://ruralislandspartnership.ca/riep-forum/2025-riep-forum/

Huy ch q’a / Thank you,

Doug Fenton

TIRRA (Thetis Island Residents' & Ratepayers' Association) on Parade

As you may have read in earlier posts, the Thetis Island Community Association (TICA) will no longer be managing the collection of membership funds and data for TIRRA.

The joint request for membership went on for many years, and it was nice and simple for the recipients, but the task at the collection end, with our increasing population, had become just too onerous. We can well imagine. So, the TIRRA Board thanks TICA very much for their many years in supporting us with this work. It was above and beyond.

Now, apart from setting up a separate membership dues collection which Ernie just let you know about, TIRRA has also been gradually running out of long-time volunteers, so we need to poke our heads into your attention span, and let you know who we are and what we do and what help we need.

Look for some snippets in eSPOKES, focussing on all the specific jobs that TIRRA does. A lot of it is way under the radar! There will be an article in the Quarterly, pulling it all together. Then there will be our Annual General Meeting and election. Please do hear us, and join us! We hope to convince you...

Executive Board
Thetis Island Residents' & Ratepayers' Association
tirraboard@thetisisland.net

Abandoned Dock Removal

TIMA volunteers are dismantling and disposing of a dock that blocked the navigable channel between Thetis and Penelakut Islands. Many thanks to Telegraph Harbour Marina for their equipment and resources. The original owner is invited to help as they are able.

Any donations to help defray our costs would be appreciated and may be sent by e-transfer to TIMA@thetisisland.org (be sure to include your name and what the transfer is for). Receipts will be provided.

Lisa Vernon
Secretary, TIMA

Ride needed from Tsawwassen (or Duke Pt) to Thetis

Plan A: Seair from Richmond to Thetis

Plan B: in case Seair cannot fly due to snow etc., anyone cruising back from the mainland in the afternoon?

Thanks,
Jim Moloney
604.535.1635
jimolo46@gmail.com

Duncan Rotary Auction

Let's support our neighbours. Check this out.

There are just two weeks left in the Rotary Heart of Gold Auction. We have over 200 items included in the Auction, many with current bids well below the item value! There are some great deals to be had.

And remember, every dollar raised through the Auction stays right here in the Cowichan Valley. So please encourage your staff, members, volunteers and clients where appropriate to click on the link https://event.auctria.com/41964527-3f37-4705-bf0b-70dc89e7997d/ and check-out the bargains!

Maureen Loiselle

Free: Shelves and Frames

Free Shelves; one 32" x 73" brown wood grain, one 8" x 80" dark brown cd rack

Free Picture Frames: various styles and sizes (preference given to whomever takes all of them) 

Please text 403 710-6472

Karl Unger

January Rain Stats

January 2025: 54.7 mm
January 2024: 276.5 mm
Average January: 175.0 mm

Our lowest January since 2009 with 79 mm.

Highest January: 379.7 mm in 2020

Keith Rush

ThINC Opening—Join Our Team This Summer

We're Hiring Environmental Program Coordinators!

Hello Thetis Islanders,

After a 2024 sabbatical, ThINC is excited to gear up for another season of vibrant Nature House programming—and we need your help!

We’re currently looking for two motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Environmental Program Coordinators for this summer. If you, or someone you know, enjoys working outdoors, connecting with the community, and sharing a passion for nature, this could be the perfect opportunity!

Position: Environmental Program Coordinators (Two positions available)
Who: Youth, ages 15–30
Where: Thetis Island
When: Starting as early as May 5, 2025, for up to 16 weeks

Full details about the position and how to apply can be found here:
https://www.thetisislandnatureconservancy.org/single-post/thinc-is-hiring-join-our-summer-team-1

If you have any questions or would like more information, feel free to reach out to us at: info@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org

Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to hearing from you!

Warm regards,
The ThINC Team

Remembering Morag Lorne Brown

(16 July 1934 – 24 January 2025)

There will be a piece in the coming Quarterly to remember Morag. Messages and condolences can be shared with the family at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituaries/duncan-bc/morag-brown-12213962

TIRRA 2025 Membership Form

TICA is no longer collecting membership funds for TIRRA (Thetis Island Residents' and Ratepayers' Association).

TIRRA is working on an electronic version to receive member funds. Expect more info around the middle of February.

Questions in the meantime? Please call,
Ernie Hunter, Treasurer
250-252-0144

Orchard Ladder for Sale or Trade

12-foot orchard ladder available for $200, or trade for a 10-foot regular stepladder.

Thank you,
Nan Beals 250-246-4944

Silversmith at Large

With Valentine’s Day not too far away, Rena Silverwolf has been forging away madly and has heart themed artisan jewelry available at the Telegraph Harbour Marina Cafe.

For a limited time only, come down and have a coffee and check them out!

I also have time to make something special if you want a custom piece of silver jewelry. You can email me at silverwolf360@hotmail.ca or text me at 259-794-7271.

Rena