Pub Still Closed

Due to the frozen pipes, we remain closed. Hopefully the weather warms up soon.
The store and the post office are open. Paint night is on the 27th we still have spots available. Come down or call to make a reservation.
Stay warm and safe.

Thetis Island Marina Resort Team

Thetis APC Meeting to be Held Electronically - January 18th 10:30am

Due to extreme weather conditions, the meeting of the Thetis Island Advisory Planning Commission will be held electronically.

The purpose of this meeting is to provide an orientation to APC members and to review a referral from the Thetis Island Local Trust Committee on the Official Community Plan/Land Use Bylaw Marine Areas Review Project.

Meeting Type: Advisory Planning Commission Meeting

Date: January 18, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: https://islandstrust.zoom.us/j/67695729614?pwd=QlVrdXU2Nk1CL2ticWJVd3daRGkrQT09

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

Lynda Poirier

Sand-Bags Available

The TIVFD will have a supply of sand-bags outside of the fire hall on Mission Road on Thursday for anyone needing them as the snow and ice melts.

They are jute bags, and you can fill them with sand, dirt, wood chips etc to divert water run off if needed.

TIVFD

Saturday Globe and Mail?

Interested in a newsprint subscription to the Saturday only Globe and Mail?
For details, contact:
Vicki Walker 250-246-9126

NOTICE: Soup's On Cancelled Today - Hall Closed

Due to the poor road conditions Soups On is canceled and the hall will be closed.

Stay safe everyone.

Soup's On is a Go Today

Soups On is a go today.

Come to the hall and have a hot bowl of soup and stay warm.

Hall will be open at 9 am thanks to the hardworking team.

Michelle Sutter

Warming Centre Wednesday

A reminder that as long as Soups On is not cancelled due to weather, the hall will be open Wednesday 9am - 1 pm if anyone needs a warm place.

We want to have a list of volunteers for when we need to open the warming center and there are no activities planned. Please contact me (Michelle) at acanthurus61@gmail.com if you are willing to have your name on that list. You might never be called but we want to be prepared!

Stay safe and warm.

Soup's On: Wednesday, January 17th at Forbes Hall

11:30 am until 1:00 pm (earlier if we run out!) 

Gather at Forbes Hall for a very Thetis Island lunch! 

Menu:

• Vegetarian Lentil Tortilla Soup  - veg. and gf
• Cornbread
• Assorted Treats
• Teas & Coffee

Suggested donation of $7 for soup, bread, treats and teas & coffee.   

Everyone is welcome to join us, seniors, seniors who don’t think they’re seniors, workers, families, and everyone who just wants a mid-day meal!

Menu remainders for take-out when available.

The Soup’s On Team

Knitting Craft Bee Cancelled Friday, January 19th

Due to unforeseen circumstances the knitting Craft Bee will be cancelled this Friday.

But will resume next Friday from 2 thru 4 hope to see you all then.

Cheers Helen.

Haggis Choices at Robbie Burns

Haggis is the centerpiece of the Robbie Burns Dinner. The poet of course wrote one of his most famous pieces about it.

Fair fa' your honest, sonsie face,

Great chieftain o the puddin'-race!

Vegetarian haggis? Seems like a contradiction in terms? Think again. The cooks have created a special vegetarian haggis. Very tasty, people were clamouring for the secret recipe the last time it was served.

We will also have traditional haggis that many know and wait for their one chance each year to tuck in!

So there is a haggis for everyone, and for those strongly inclined against haggis of any type there will be a hearty dinner regardless.

Tickets will be available until January 19th, or we sell out!

Contact David Reay

778-899-3216

davidreay@telus.net

TAP Forms for BC Ferry Travel

The Travel Assistance Program (TAP) helps alleviate some of the transportation costs for eligible B.C. residents who must travel within the province for non-emergency medical specialist services not available in their own community. BC Ferry Corp will honour this discount.

Eligible Medical Specialist Services Include:

• Non-emergency medical specialist services available at the closest location outside the patient's community; and
• Diagnostic procedures, laboratory procedures, diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine procedures, BC Cancer Agency, Transplant Units, HIV/AIDS treatment at St. Paul's Hospital, specialty clinics at BC Children's Hospital and other tertiary care hospital services.

To be eligible for TAP as a patient

you must be a B.C. resident and be enrolled in the Medical Services Plan (MSP);

you must have a referral from a physician or nurse practitioner for MSP insured specialist medical services which are not available locally;

• your travel expenses must not be covered by third party insurance, such as an employer plan, extended medical plan, Insurance Corporation of BC, WorkSafeBC or federal government program (e.g. Veterans' Affairs).

Your physician, nurse practitioner, or specialty clinic will provide the TAP form and complete most of it for you. Please note that printed copies of TAP forms will also be accepted.

Telephone TAP before you make travel arrangements to verify your eligibility and receive a confirmation number. Applicants who present forms without confirmation numbers will be refused discounts.

The TAP automated application service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
B.C. (toll-free): 1 800 661-2668

Give the completed TAP form to the ticket booth person at the Chemainus Ferry Dock. More information is here:

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/accessing-health-care/tap-bc/travel-assistance-program-tap-bc

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck

Flooring Work (email correction)

Hello 

My name is Rory, and I'm coming to your beautiful island to do some flooring. 

If you'd like an estimate or just have me take a look while I'm there, I could definitely do that, during my down time or evenings. 

Please let me know by email (rortothecore@gmail.com) or phone 7808683677. 

Thanks for your time. Have a great day.