Final Flight of the Hawaii Martin Mars Water Bomber

The final flight of the iconic Hawaii Martin Mars Water Bomber from its home in Sproat Lake to its museum destiny in Saanich will take place on Sunday, August 11th. The aircraft will fly down the east coast of Vancouver Island, landing in Pat Bay between 6 and 6:30 pm. You can track its progress on the app Flightradar24. We hope to be able to wave to it from Thetis Island if it flies close enough.

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

Disposing of Expired Marine Flares

In Canada, distributors and manufacturers of flares are responsible for accepting and disposing of expired flares. The term “distributor” does not apply to all retailers that sell flares as a product. Distributors are only responsible for accepting the brands of flares that they sell, although some do accept all brands for a fee. Flare disposal costs range from $4 to $10 per flare depending on the type. There are no flare disposal facilities in British Columbia, meaning all flares are shipped across the country for disposal in either Alberta or Quebec.

Listed below is the contact information for companies on Vancouver Island that accept flares. Always contact the distributor before you ship any flares to them. They will set up the shipping for you and provide shipping requirements and costs. Shipping costs will be high, as flares are considered dangerous goods.

Pacific Coast Liferaft, Victoria 250-360-1573 Accepts all brands of flares.

The Harbour Chandler, Nanaimo 250-753-2425 Only accepts CIL/Orion flares.

All Bay Marine, Sidney 250-656-0153 Only accepts CIL/Orion Flares

Posted from information from Transport Canada, Office of Marine Safety.

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

Ride Needed to Nanaimo - Aug. 14th

Anyone going to Nanaimo on Wednesday Aug 14 afternoon or evening? Looking for a ride.
Thanks

Jim Moloney

604-534-1635

Ticks on the Island?

Hi 

Just enquiring if anyone knows about the "tick" population/risk?

Thanks 

Dawn Mills

Telephone: 604 822-4949
Cell: 604 790 9721

Book & Bake Sale…and that’s a Wrap!

Thanks to the Community’s great support we’re happy to let you know that Saturday’s Book and Bake Sale raised $1,973 in support of our island’s Library.

Forbes Hall was full of islanders and visitors visiting and enjoying this favourite annual island event. With more than 1,000 books sold, the volunteers were busy making change right up until (and a bit after) the sale closed at 1 pm. The baking sold out fast, and we appreciate all the bakers for taking time to create tasty treats for this part of the event.

The Kitchen served up an excellent lunch which was enjoyed by a record amount of folks, while the Beverage Station snacks and beverages volunteers were busy serving folks right through the event.

And we can’t forget the Merchandise Sales – a favourite of TICA events at the Hall, the volunteers sold continuously through the day, with gross sales of more than $1,900.

We are very thankful for our fabulous group of volunteers and our supportive community.

With thanks,

Ann Dickie,

President, Thetis Island Community Association/Forbes Hall Community Centre

2025 Calendar

August, already! The days are getting shorter, and there’s a crispness to the mornings.

We’re looking forward to seeing your photo submissions for the 2025 follow-up to this year’s beautiful Thetis Island Calendar.

Browse through photos you’ve taken in the past; maybe take a few more within the next few weeks! We will be doing a “Thetis through the Seasons” calendar for 2025 and are excited to see some beautiful images.

You can start sending them as soon as you like, we’ll hold them in a file until early fall when we will sort through them finding the special 12+ to create 2025’s calendar.

Images to be 1 MB or larger, send to info@forbeshall.ca

We're looking forward to seeing what Islanders have been snapping!

TICA Board

Kiddie Pools Needed

Looking to borrow a few kiddie pools for this Saturday the 10th.

This will be part of the water fun activities at Telegraph Marina 2-5pm.

Hosted by Karl Kruse a new resident on Thetis.

Come and enjoy the fun.

If you have one to spare call Ernie 250-252-0144.
He can pick it up.

Mechanic Needed

Is there a mechanic on the Island that can help me with replacing a Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor, or if someone can recommend Chemainus? 

Please let me know at selahmediaarts@gmail.com

The People’s Apothecary Garden - Plant of the Week #19 - Fennel

Ever wondered why you often find a bowl of fennel seeds at an Indian restaurant? A spoonful not only helps to cleanse the palette but also aids in digestion after you’ve gorged yourself on a heaping plate of tasty tikka masala. In addition to providing other medicinal benefits, fennel can also be eaten - specifically the bulbs of cultivated varieties. The fennel at the PAG is now back in full force after being accosted by a visiting deer last year - and is open for harvesting!

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

Charlotte Fesnoux,

ThINC Program Coordinator

New Phone Book Reminder

For all those who are "summer people" and maybe weren't on the island when the first notice went out, the new 2024 Thetis Island Phone Books are available for sale, either from the Post Office at Thetis Island Marina during their open hours or from me directly if that works better for you.  Or if you see me in the car on the ferry, I usually have some in the trunk! 

Call or email me if you would like to do it that way.  Still only $5.00 each.

Veronica at... veronicashelford@gmail.com or 250-701-9336

Wandering Pony

There is a small pony loose on Pilkey Point Road, wandering between Clam Bay Road and Sunrise Point Road.  Heading North while enjoying the grass on sides of road.

Hopefully the owners will be located.

Free Construction Scrap Lumber

We are putting a bin at the end of the driveway with a variety of construction scrap materials perfect for small crafts/projects, firewood etc. 

Location is 289 St Margaret’s Lane

Thank you,

Karen