Nov. 11th Garbage Hours

The garbage yard will close early at 10:30 Saturday Nov. 11th.

Ernie 250-252-0144

Thetis Island Nurse Practitioner Clinic: Unavailable for Appointments November 21st and 23rd

Please note that there will be no clinic appointments with the Nurse Practitioner on Tuesday, November 21^st, and no virtual appointments on Thursday, November 23^rd. 

Erin will be away at an educational conference. 

Forbes Hall Health Services Group

Capernwray Christmas Celebration 2023

Come join us on our property on December 11th from 7:30 PM-9:30 PM to kick-off the Christmas season. 

We will host an evening full of Christmas lights, carols, baked goods, games, and much more. Everyone is welcome! Please register by December 8th at 

capernwrayharbour.formstack.com

Hope to see you there,

Capernwray Harbour
250-246-9440

Get Your Raffle Tickets for Knitted Lap Blanket at Soup’s On or Vaccine Clinic

Two lap blankets for raffle. Knit by members of Thetis Island knitting Group using wool alpaca blend . Very warm and perfect for use waiting in the ferry line up. 

Raffle tickets will be sold at Soup’s On today Nov 8th and also at the Vaccine Clinic Thursday Nov 9th. They are also available at Goosey Gander Shop or ask your favourite knitter. 

Tickets are one for $2, or three for $5. Proceeds benefit TICA’s debt reduction program.

Last day for buying tickets will be at the Christmas Market on December 2nd with the draw for both blankets taking place at 1:00 pm that day .

TIES needs Costumes

TIES is looking for some costumes for our upcoming holiday performance.

•       one Santa suit

•       one Santa beard

•       one grey/white wig (for a lady)

•       Elf costumes/apparel 

•       holiday hats/headbands, etc.

If you have anything that you could lend or donate to the school, please bring it by anytime during the school day (8:30 - 2:30). Much appreciated!

TIES Staff

Reporting Spills/Slicks/Film Around our Shores

The number to immediately report a slick, film or marine spill into our waters around Thetis Island is 1-800-663-3456. For an informative bulletin on how to determine if the water sheen is man-made or a naturally occurring film, check out this link: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/environment/air-land-water/spills-and-environmental-emergencies/docs/materials/watersheen_facts__identifying_sheen.pdf

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck

Letter Of Opposition to Preedy Harbour Rezoning and Geoduck Aquaculture License Activation

Hello All,

I have been carefully following the current process revolving around the Abrupt Seafood application for rezoning a portion of Preddy Harbour.

Virtually all responses have been thoughtful/insightful and provide very many reasons for denying the application. And I would like to add my voice to the strong chorus recommending that this rezoning be turned down. In summary, most of them for rejection of the application

The most if not all objections (of which I agree with) raised may be summarized under a number of broad categories:

-- negative historical/cultural/sociological impact for both indigenous and settler populations bordering the site.-- lack of any tangible economic value for either of the above mentioned groups.-- negative effects upon the areas, (both included and nearby) impacted by this aquaculture expansion via its projected establishment.-- the poor record of Abrupt Seafood's management of the area currently under cultivation.-- negative impacts upon historical recreation and education uses that will continue into the future-- contrary to Islands Trust values as currently mandated and projected into the future.-- predictable (and as yet unknown) negative impacts on the marine life and its Preedy Harbour habitat

Below I outline my relevant personal record that provides me with a unique perspective.

I have co-authored two books -- Coastal Fishes of the Pacific Northwest, 1976 and Marine Life of the Pacific Northwest, 2005 -- both published by Harbour Publishing. The second of these is now online and continues to be updated and added to.

My working career included two 9-year tours on duty at The Vancouver Aquarium, first as an local exhibits aquarist and chief collector and later as the School Program Coordinator for programs based upon local marine life. Between these two, I was employed for 22 years by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada as a Fish Culturist at the West Vancouver Laboratory.

In 1967, I completed my NAUI Certification for SCUBA diving and have been diving ever since. The vast majority of this diving (over 4,000 dives) has occurred in Salish Sea waters. Over this period, detailed documentation of marine life was and continues to be made which has resulted in a large database. This unique record has provided specific information for numerous scientific papers as well as many popular press articles. For 20 years, I taught a 10-week marine life identification course for local divers in North Vancouver. 

I received a BSc in Zoology from the University of British Columbia in 1971. In 2019, I was named Naturalist of the Year (99th recipient) by the Western Society of Naturalists. An Honorary Doctorate of Education from the University of Victoria was bestowed upon me in 2019.

Finally, I (with my wife and partner Virginia) reside on a waterfront property at 120 Clam Bay Road. Here, I spend copious low tide time exploring the beach often with guests, friends and school children. Frequent SCUBA dives occur here as well. This habitat is very similar to that of Preedy Harbour.

Once again, I am opposed to the Abrupt Shellfish rezoning application in Preedy Harbour.

Best Regards,

Andy Lamb

Bingo! Friday Forbes Hall

Save your quarters for bingo this Friday. 6:30-8:30

Snacks will be available.

For more information, contact David Reay 778-899-3216

Organic Compost

We are planning on one more delivery of certified organic compost to Thetis this week.

Prices have gone up again due to the high cost of fuel and transportation, hence we are looking at $122/yard.

If you need some compost to amend your soil before winter or to store for spring, let us know and we'll report back on what is still available in this load.

Questions or requests to info@jollityfarm.ca or text/call 250.415.0101

With thanks,

Jollity Farmers

For Sale 2001 Acura

4 Dr 5sp stn.

200,000 km.  New clutch.

Needs some love, but good running $4,000. Cash - no trades

1 250 701 5837

Local Trust Committee Meeting Notice of Live Stream 9:30 November 7th at Forbes Hall

Hello everyone, thank you for your written submissions to the local trust committee regarding the Abrupt Shellfish application for rezoning and it was great to see so many of you at the applicant’s public information meeting 2 weeks ago.

A number of you have asked about making public comment in person at the meeting on Tuesday at 9:30. This meeting for budgetary and travel reasons is all electronic and does not normally provide for in person speakers.

I have however arranged with the hall to set myself up in the library with the appropriate video streaming equipment to allow you to participate in the meeting during the public comment period which will begin early in the meeting likely at 10:00.

So please come prepared to speak to the LTC via the live streaming video if you are uncomfortable or unable to participate electronically from home or want to have the opportunity to speak "in person" to the LTC. I will be there; staff and others will be participating by video.

I note that if you have already submitted a letter to the LTC there is no need to attend in person however all are welcome. Your written submissions will become part of the public record on the application.

Thank you,

Peter Luckham  

Island Trust, Trustee

Soup’s On: Wednesday, November 8th 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:

•       Butternut Squash and Apple Soup (GF, DF, Vegetarian)

•       Chicken Gnocchi Soup

•       both with toppings

•       Buttermilk Dinner Rolls

•       Assorted goodies

•       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