Mount Burchell

To trail users of private property trail at top of Forbes Road, 

On a recent walk up our trail to the top of Mount Burchell we picked up 8 pieces of litter and a can of White claw.

There was also a recent incident of someone carving their initials into one of the trees.

If users of this trail don’t respect it, it will be closed. 

Norm Kasting

Dumbells Wanted

In search of dumbbells or kettlebells (5-25 lbs) that may be lonely and dusty and taking up space in your home. I’d love to give them a new home for free or for cheap!

Please text 250 710 3623

Loey May

Trail Open

The Lawrence Valley Loop is once again fully open.  Trail maintenance is scheduled for the near future.

Trail Committee

Yellow Weather Warning: Late Winter Snowfall

Weekend Forecast for our area:

• Coastal snowfall amounts will likely be in the 5-15 cm range beginning on the North Coast on Friday night through Saturday and for the South Coast, Saturday afternoon to Sunday. Localized accumulations up to 30 cm are possible.

• On Sunday, South Coast temperatures will likely rise above freezing, and there may be a switch over to rain before precipitation tapers off. This could lead to melt and slushy conditions. 

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck

For Sale

20' fiberglass  lapstrake hull only $1000.  Double axle 20' trailer $2000. $2500 for both together. Will look at offers for either.

Mike at 250-210-8926.

Province Announces Grants to Fire Departments

More than 110 volunteer and composite fire departments throughout B.C. will receive their share of $6.3 million for equipment and training to bolster firefighting response to make people and communities safer.  The TIVFD applied for and received $30,000 towards replacement SCBAs (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus).

“Many people across the province live in communities with fire services delivered by volunteer or part-volunteer fire departments, and they depend on those fire crews to keep them and their families safe when fires happen,” said Bowinn Ma, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness. “These fire crews have different challenges than most fire departments, and this funding will go a long way by supporting them to purchase new or replacement equipment and deliver training to their volunteers and staff.”

“Volunteer and composite fire departments are vital public safety partners in B.C.’s local and First Nations communities,” said Brian Godlonton, B.C.’s fire commissioner. “This funding for new equipment and training will support dedicated fire crews as they continue their important work in keeping communities safe.”

Jeannine Caldbeck and Graeme Shelford

TIVFS

Certain Models of Cosori-branded Air Fryers Recalled;

Certain models of Cosori-branded Air Fryers Recalled due to potential fire hazard - 

https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/certain-models-cosori-branded-air-fryers-recalled-due-potential-fire-hazard

TIVFD

Upcoming Bivalent COVID Vaccination Clinics @ Forbes Hall

For those who are booked for Sunday, February 26th, your appointment times will be emailed this week, in preparation for the Clinic. 

Additional Appointments Available:

Sunday, February 26th:

     3 appointments available - book by Wednesday, February 22 @ 9:00 pm

Sunday, March 12th:

      25 appointments available - book by Wednesday, March 8 @ 9:00 pm 

To book:

https://forms.gle/s2RBqf8iCjc6g4zy7

TICA / Forbes Hall Health Services Group

Soup’s On: Wednesday, February 22nd 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: 

• Cock-a-Leekie Soup (no dairy)
• Vegetarian version Leekie Soup (no dairy)
• Cheese Biscuits
• Assorted Goodies
• 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

Help Needed to Split Wood

Looking for someone to split a thick fallen arbutus tree for firewood. Would need to have their own chain saw and splitter.

Also hoping they could stack the firewood in our shed.

No rush at all on this project.

please contact Jim Kerr

604 760 8355 or

Jamesdkerr@shaw.ca    

Bins and Totes Need New Homes?

Hello fellow Islanders,

I am looking to track down some bins/totes/Rubbermaids etc to help facilitate my move and organization. Perhaps you have some kicking around that are no longer in need of holding all the things? I'm your gal! Happy to pay and pick up at your convenience.  

Feel free to give me a jingle at 250 246 1883 or email me at harbourcitycontent@gmail.com if you have some you're willing to part with. I would be TOTE-ally grateful! 

Jess and the Minis

Wednesday Library

There is a library attendant from 10-1 on Wednesday.

Enjoy,

Celine