Extreme Fire Danger Reminder

The TIVFD has received several complaints from different neighbourhoods concerning the use of gas powered machinery and metal bladed mowers during the complete shutdown while we are in EXTREME HAZARD.

This may be due to some summer residents not understanding the hazards, and they may not be accessing our ESPOKES communications, checking the TIVFD website, or reading the Hazard Board by the ferry dock for information. A friendly chat with your neighbour about the local conditions here and why we all have to be extra cautious (dryer and windier conditions than Vancouver Island, no mutual aid from other fire departments, suppression water transportation distances, etc.) will help to educate them and lower your neighbourhood’s and the community’s risk for accidental human-caused fire starts.

Thank you, and keep cool.

Fire Chief, TIVFD

Reminder: Forbes Hall Health Services / Our Health, Our Community Survey

Forbes Hall Health Services Group is joining with Our Cowichan Communities Health Network sharing this survey to ensure that our Thetis community is included. Please take the time to fill out the survey, our target is for a minimum of 100 responses over a broad age range, full-time and part-time residents are encouraged to participate.

Spread the word! Island Health and Our Cowichan Communities Health Network have launched the Our Health, Our Community survey. Complete the survey today.

Our Cowichan Communities Health Network, in partnership with Island Health, is elated to announce that the much-anticipated Our Health, Our Community online survey is live and ready for public participation.

Click here to take the survey: https://redcap.viha.ca/redcap/surveys/?s=99ATWT4N7FXDYXA8

The goal of this survey is to capture local data on the health and well-being of Cowichan Valley residents to help shape regional programs, services, and policies. Survey participants will be asked about their overall health and life in the Cowichan Valley (including Thetis Island), and for feedback on their access to local health and community services.

A high level of participation will help generate the quality data our region requires to respond to demographic shifts and changing health and community needs.

Thanks for your participation,

Forbes Hall Health Service Group / TICA

Tiny Home for Sale!

Perfect little home for Thetis Island! Do you need a temporary on-site home? A secondary home for visiting family and friends or an Airbnb? This move-in ready tiny home built from a 36' tri-axle fifth wheel (3 tip outs) is climate controlled with a torch-on roof to keep it dry for years to come. It has a brand new heat pump to keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Extra insulation in the ceiling! Unlike propane; this setup will not sweat. Whatever the need; this tiny home is ready for occupancy! Images posted at https://thetisisland.net/notices2006.htm . 

Message us for more pictures and information: lovemyislandlife@gmail.com

*May assist with moving it to your location.

$38,000 OBO

Heating Duct Cleaning

I am planning on getting our heating ducts cleaned in the near future, and am wondering if there are any other Thetis Islanders who would be interested in sharing the travel/ferry costs for getting a service company to come here.

Mike Barry
250 246 9331   mjb75@telus.net  

For Sale

Portable home Ac unit. With attachments. Blows cold.
$400.00
Text 2502520699 

Chris

Cooling Centre at Forbes Hall

Forbes Hall will be open as a cooling centre again Tuesday from 1-7pm assuming there continues to be a government issued heat warning and our temperatures are above 30 (which is likely)

Come to the library to cool down, relax and have a drink of water.

A volunteer will be there.

Forbes Hall Health Services Group

Strength and Mobility Exercise Class

Strength and Mobility Exercise class is on Tuesday and Friday this week. It will start at 9 am sharp. Come and do your exercise in the coolness of the hall, all welcome.

See you then! Any questions contact Michelle Sutter acanthurus61@gmail.com or 250 613 8289

Free Kiddie Pool

Free to good home @ 49A Harbour Rd.
Kiddie pool will be sitting out front of our gate Tuesday morning for anyone who wants it. It was only used a few times by our spoiled puppy who rather use the ocean now, enjoy. 

First come, first served.

Ralph Smith

Forbes Hall Cooling Center

With today’s current heat forecast Forbes Hall will be open as Thetis Island’s designated Cooling Center from 1-7 pm today. Feel free to drop by and cool off.

Remember to stay hydrated.

Forbes Hall Health Services Group

Saturday, August 26th: Health Talk – Dealing with Extreme Heat and Smoke

As our summer temperatures rise and wildfires increase, heat and smoke have become major health concerns for Thetis Islanders.

On Saturday, August 26th Dr. Shannon Waters, medical health officer for the Cowichan Valley Region, will be coming to Forbes Hall to speak on the health effects of heat and smoke and how we as a community can respond to these extreme events.

Morning talk, followed by a hosted BBQ lunch. Start time to be announced.

For more information, please contact David Reay 778--899-3216 davidreay@telus.net

Funded through Island Health’s Community Wellness Grant received by Forbes Hall Health Services Group/TICA in partnership with ThINC and SPU.

Compassionate Friends

Hello Islanders,

I am looking to connect with other parents, grandparents, siblings who grieve the loss of a loved one (any age, any cause). My hope is that we could build a small private support group along the model of the international organization Compassionate Friends (www.tcfcanada.net). If you are interested, please send me an email or text.

David Reay

778-899-3216

davidreay@telus.net

ThINC Nature House - Week 7 Events: August 16 - 20

Wednesday, August 16
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm drop-in Harvest Hours at The PAG (all ages)

Thursday, August 17
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm drop-in Wild Creatives: Shadow art with Marcia & Erica at the Nature House (all ages)
6:30 pm start ThINC Tank: Island of the Sea Wolves - Episode 3: Winter at the Nature House (youth, adults)

Friday, August 18
10:00 am start Young Naturalists: Geology Rocks! Bouldering Workshop (all ages)
2:00 pm start Expert Excursion: Kayak the Cufra! (all ages)

Saturday, August 19
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Seaquarium Drop-in (all ages)

Sunday, August 20

10:00 am start Healing Plant Connections With Marcia & Ian at the PAG (all ages)
2:00 pm start S4: Cultural Ecology Talk and Indigenous Plant Walk at Telegraph Marina (all ages)

For details on these events, check out our blog post: https://www.thetisislandnatureconservancy.org/single-post/nature-house-week-7-events-aug-16-20

Questions? Get in touch with our Nature House coordinator, Eden at eden@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org