Accommodation Wanted

My partner and I are seeking accommodation on Thetis Island for this summer. Ideally, we are looking for a monthly price for a period of 4-6 weeks. We prefer to be located near the public dock, or along the side facing Chemainus. We are middle-aged professionals and very responsible.

Name: Nichole Fairbrother

Contact: nicholef@uvic.ca (250) 886-4365

TELUS PureFibre Construction Update

Our team at TELUS appreciates the continued interest and enthusiasm for PureFibre in your community. Our crews are continuing their construction of the network in the community, and we will soon be moving to the final stages of the build in which we connect drops from our PureFibre network to homes and businesses. Our team at TELUS appreciates your continued patience at this time.

With respect to future opportunities to engage our team, we would like to host another community event where the community will have an opportunity to receive more information from our friendly service professionals closer to the date when the network is operational. We will share details about that event as soon as we can.

If you have not already requested a PureFibre drop to your residence or business, we encourage you to do so by visiting telus.com/fibreiscoming.

Darin Wong

Senior Strategy Manager – Local Government Initiatives

TELUS

Sunday Church

The "on screen" speaker this Sunday the 18th is Alistair Begg.
The Biblical Worldview in Four Words.
10 AM at the Community Centre, all are welcome.
Learning to act like a Christian.

Further info---Ernie 250-252-0144.

Duncan Rotary Heart of Gold Auction

Duncan Rotary is having its annual online Heart of Gold auction. Take a look at all the wonderful opportunities and be supportive if you can. Duncan Rotary not only supports our local community in many ways, but also supports School Orchards Africa by installing water cisterns at the schools we've planted. 

auction.rotaryclubofduncan@gmail.com

https://event.auctria.com/42aec1c1-aad4-4899-b66f-09544f79f5b3

Thanks,

Maureen

Camera for Sale

Minolta Maxxum 7000 1985 Vintage. 

Needs Servicing/Cleaning.
> Original Minolta lens 50 AF
> Minolta has Wide angle & Telephoto 28 to 135 lens.
> Minolta Maxim 4000 AF Flash.
$160 or Best Offer

Jamie

jamie.hayward@shaw.ca

1-250-210-2701

Mosquitoes?

Is there a mosquito committee or a plan to clean the drainage channel from that pond to allow the water to move out, the way it used to be?

Does anybody know? The mosquito season is approaching.... 

S Jones

Water Storage Tanks

We have had a few more inquiries about water storage tanks. I can order a truck load if enough people are interested.

The price this year has gone up like everything else - except income.

RK 1000 1567.00 plus gst delivered to your site.

RK 2000 2476.00 plus gst delivered to your site On Thetis.

The RK 5000s are too big for this arrangement.

Contact pch152@telus.net

Lynda Poirier

Poirier Custom Homes

Reminder: Ping Pong Tonight at Forbes Hall

Come join us for ping pong on Thursday nights from 7:00 pm till we get tired, or 9:00 pm, whichever comes first…

Mary Forbes on behalf of the Ping Pong Team

REMINDER: Community Dock - Temporary Closure starting Feb 26th

Please be advised that the Thetis Island Wharf/Community Dock will be closed to the public starting February 26th for approximately 4-6 weeks for repairs.

Users will be required to STAY OFF THE WHARF during construction. (emergency access will be available to the TIVFD only). Please obey all posted signage and barriers.

For more information, please contact CVRD Parks and Trails Division.250-746-2660 or PARKS@CVRD.BC.CA

Thetis Island Port Commission

White-nose Syndrome Bat Monitoring Continues: How You Can Help

Thetis Island, BC - Last year, the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome (WNS) in bats was detected in Grand Forks, BC. This winter and spring, the BC Community Bat Program, in collaboration with the Province of BC, is asking the public for help in the effort to detect and prevent the spread of WNS. Residents are urged to report any bat activity observed in winter and any sick or dead bats found before May 31st.

There have not been any bats with WNS found to date in BC, but the detection of Pd, the fungus that causes it, was confirmed last year. Biologists are concerned that the arrival of WNS is imminent. “Increasing the number of bat reports from the public is the best chance to understand how WNS might spread and affect local bat populations,” says Rob Welsh, Thetis Island coordinator for the BC Community Bat Program. First detected in New York State in 2006, the disease continues to spread, with detections in western and central Washington and in south-central Alberta.

The fungus does not cause disease in humans and pets, but white-nose syndrome has devastated North American bat populations. The fungus attacks bats while they are hibernating, growing on their faces to give an appearance of a white nose. Bats often wake to clean the fungus from their skin. This uses valuable energy, and eventually the bats die from starvation.

“Across North America, millions of bats have been killed, and seven of our 15 BC species could be severely affected by the disease,” says Welsh. The Little Brown Myotis and the Northern Myotis are both listed as Endangered in Canada due to WNS. Though there is not yet a proven cure for WNS, several promising treatment options are being developed, and it may be possible to mitigate the effects of this wildlife health crisis.

If you find a dead bat or have sightings of winter bat activity, please report to the B.C. Community Bat Program online at https://www.bcbats.ca, via email rmwelsh@telus.net or by calling Rob at 250-246-1547. All live bats should be left alone — keep your distance, snap a photo and report it to the B.C. Community Bat Program. If you must move a bat, visit the https://www.bcbats.ca for advice and never touch a bat with your bare hands. Please note that if you or your pet have been in direct contact with the bat, you will need further information regarding the risk of rabies to you and your pet. Please contact the BC Community Bat Program for more information.

“The bats of BC are key predators of many night-flying insects. They are essential parts of BC’s ecosystems and provide a huge economic benefit by helping control agricultural, forest, and urban pests,” says Welsh. 

In partnership with the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Community Bat Program provides information and promotes local stewardship and citizen science. The BC Community Bat Program Thetis Island Region extends its gratitude to partners involved in bat conservation including ThINC and the Islands’ Trust Conservancy. The program is supported by funding from the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, Forest Enhancement Society of BC, the Habitat Stewardship Program, and the Province of BC. You can find out more about the BC Community Bat Program and options for helping local bat populations at https://www.bcbats.ca, info@bcbats.ca, or 1-855-922-2287.

Contacts:

Rob Welsh, 

Thetis Island Region Coordinator, BC Community Bat Program

Home phone: 250-246-1547

Email: rmwelsh@telus.net

https://www.bcbats.ca

Reminder: Soup's On - Wednesday, February 14th at Forbes Hall

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

Gather for a very Thetis Island lunch!

Menu:
Traditional Turkish Spinach and Lentil soup - hearty and high in protein
Ingredients: Green lentils, Bulghur (whole wheat kernels), Freekeh (smoked unripe grain), Tomatoes, Spinach, Onion, seasoned with rosemary, garlic, & parsley.
Feta Cheese garnish (Also, a gluten free option of lentil and spinach only, no grains).
Dinner rolls
Sweets
Teas and 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

Car For Sale.... Reduced Price

2011 Nissan Juke. Meticulously maintained, second owner since new. 4 cylinder turbo engine. Manual transmission; a very easy car to drive. Sporty feel and amazing fuel economy. 

New rear brakes, front brakes checked out and all ok. Recent thorough safety check completed. Equipped with all weather tires as well as a set of winter tires and chains. The winter tires are on the car and ready to go if we get more snow.

Heated seats. Sunroof, power windows and door locks, keyless entry. Bluetooth and BOSE sound system. Trailer hitch for your bike rack. This has been an awesome car for us. It handles very well in the snow and is ready for your next adventure, wherever it may be. Denim blue body colour.

Price reduced: now only $5500.
Contact me by email if interested: david@addison.ca