To All Mooring Buoy Owners Around Thetis Island

T.I.M.A. has become aware of a number of mooring buoys in the Harbour that appear to be unmarked, in disrepair or possibly abandoned. 

In the interest of safety, navigation, and good stewardship of the harbour, T.I.M.A.is working to ensure that all buoy owners have a way to ensure their buoys are correctly and clearly marked and that ground tackle is inspected/maintained regularly.

If you are unsure about the status of your buoy or need a hand, we are happy to help!. We can assist with the inspections, sourcing or applying proper markings (i.e., name and telephone number) locating your buoy and registered on the TIMA mooring map. 

Let’s work together to keep Telegraph Harbour safe, organized and enjoyable for everyone. 

tima@thetisisland.org

Reid White

Darts @ Thetis Marina Pub

Friday eve will be good again for darts. all the goodies there also.

hope to see you there. at the Thetis Marina pub

5:45 pm

Hortensa

Free - Gravity Rider Voit 400 Stationary Exercise Bike

If interested, Google: Voit 400 Gravity Rider Instructional Video 

It's in perfect condition, just not in use anymore. 

Call Lynn after 8 am - 250-246-2176

For Sale: Several Items

Trampoline, right in time for summer fun! 12-foot circle, Spring Free Safety Net. $950

Garmin Nuvi for your summer road trips; GPS/like new, big screen, ready to plug in. $75

Antique trunk great for decor or blanket box. Black colour. Must see. $75

Antique metal corrugated gas cans. Small medium and large. $20 each or $50 for all 3.

Yamaha Saxophone. $450 

All reasonable offers considered.

Text 2502520699

Chris F.

Specials at the Pub

Another weekend is upon us!

We've got darts tonight as well as some great specials for today and tomorrow.

Appetizer: GREEK BAKED PRAWNS, dilled tomato sauce, feta cheese

Entree: HUNTER SIRLOIN STEAK, creamy bourbon sauce w/ shallots, wild mushrooms, and bacon on a AAA sirloin steak with cream cheese smashed potatoes and seasonal veg

And if you're joining us for lunch this week, we've got a ROAST PORCHETTA SANDWICH on ciabatta with arugula, mozzarella, and Italian salsa verde. 

Hope to see you there!

Kelsey, Chef Murray, and the Pub Team

Pollinator and Perennial Starts for Sale + More Dahlias!

Some unique starts for your perennial gardens, pick up this weekend:

Figwort:

A prolific and fascinating perennial you may have seen at the PAG or in our bouquets. Its flowers are tiny cups that smell like peanuts, and the pollinators go absolutely wild for them. Likes full sun to part shade and can tolerate wet soils.

Available in 4” ($7) and gallon pots ($15)

Sea Holly:

Another bee favourite, Sea Holly is easily recognized by its gorgeous iridescent blue spiky flowers. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant once established.

Available in 4” ($7) and 1/2-gallon pots ($15)  

Kaleidoscopic Grex Kale:

Dreams can come true, a kale that comes back year after year!

Large striking plants with variegated leaves. Edible at all stages: early leaves in salad, later season leaves cooked or as wraps, and of course sweet broccoli-like flower shoots.

Available in 4” pots ($7) 

Dahlia tubers:

There are a few dahlia tubers left! The “Farm mix” contains x5 orange, white and pink colour flowers, $18.

Sprouting and ready to plant. 

Please email Aimée to order aimee.vand@gmail.com.

Pick up at Jollity Farm kiosk or at the Saturday market. 

*PS I’m open to trades! Seeking hot pepper starts, amongst other things… :)*

IMPORTANT SPECIAL NOTICE: TODAY, 1 MAY 2025 (THURSDAY)

There will be numerous trucks patching our roads today (Thursday)! 

There will be loose gravel wherever they work! 

Please use caution around trucks and watch for loose gravel! 

Emcon Joe

Ping Pong, 7pm, Thursday

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

ping pong team

Great Lunch at the Repair Fair – Saturday, May 3rd

Yes, the TICA Food Services Committee will be providing a delicious lunch at the Repair Fair!

Come for the repair info, stay for the food. Or come for the food and stay for the repair info.

First though here is a short poem provided by Simone Luckham:

Blunt needles dancing, stitch by stitch,

Mending the garment with love and care.

Darning with laughter, bright and rich,

At the repair fair, joy fills the air!

A cheerful little rhyme to celebrate the beauty of fixing things together. Hope this makes you smile!

Repair Fair Lunch Menu:

$12 Soup with Salad & Bread

$12 Sandwich with Salad

Soup: Greek-style Lentil Soup with fresh herbs & Feta garnish

Sandwich: Grilled Turkey & Provolone with pesto-mayo & roasted red peppers on a Ciabatta Bun

Salad: Rustic Veggie Chop - Mixed greens base with roasted sweet potatoes, marinated chickpeas & tofu, seeds & herbs, orange-cardamom dressing.

Most diets can be accommodated.

The Beverage Station will also be open for drinks and snacks.

Come to the Repair Fair, Saturday May 3, Forbes Hall 10:00 until 2:00

A presentation of the Community Climate Resilience Group

Thetis Island Local Trust Committee responds to Aquaculture Licence in the Thetis Island Local Trust Area

The Thetis Island Local Trust Committee (LTC) is taking steps to address a recently approved provincial shellfish aquaculture tenure located near Preedy Harbour in the Thetis Island Local Trust Area.

The Province of British Columbia has issued a Licence of Occupation to Abrupt Shellfish Inc. for an 18.8-hectare subtidal aquaculture site.

While the project has been approved at the provincial level, industrial shellfish aquaculture is not a permitted use under the Thetis Island LTC’s Land Use Bylaws or Official Community Plans.

Thetis Island LTC Response

In response to the provincial decision, the Thetis Island LTC has taken the following actions:

• Directed planning staff to notify Abrupt Shellfish Inc. that a rezoning is still required under local land use bylaws.

• Initiated bylaw enforcement action regarding non-permitted uses in the marine area.

• Requested that the Islands Trust Executive Committee raise this issue with the Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs.

On April 23, 2025 the Executive Committee asked staff to report back with options for advocacy. The Executive Committee will keep the Thetis Island LTC apprised about selected next steps.

The LTC’s approach is grounded in its Official Community Plan, and the Thetis Associated Islands Official Community Plan, as well as the Islands Trust’s unique provincial mandate to preserve and protect the Trust Area and its unique amenities and environment.

Please visit the Thetis Island LTA webpage for updates: https://islandstrust.bc.ca/location/thetis

Or subscribe to get updates sent to your inbox:

https://islandstrust.bc.ca/subscribe/

April Showers

April 2025: 32.3 mm

April 2024: 44.6 mm

Average April: 56.3 mm

*****

April 2025 YTD: 378.5 mm

April 2024 YTD: 506.0 mm

Average YTD: 428.5 mm

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Lowest April: 21.1 mm in 2021

Highest April: 130.5 mm in 2022

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For comparison:

Victoria Airport: 21.8 mm in April. 271.8 YTD

Vancouver Airport: 69.7 mm in April. 351.2 YTD

Keith Rush

Quarterly Deadline Reminder

Just a reminder that we will be working on putting the summer issue of the Quarterly together starting May 10th, and will need your stories, articles, notices, ads, whatever’s - by then.

Thanks!

The Q team

quarterly@thetisisland.net