Disposing of Expired Marine Flares

In Canada, distributors and manufacturers of flares are responsible for accepting and disposing of expired flares. The term “distributor” does not apply to all retailers that sell flares as a product. Distributors are only responsible for accepting the brands of flares that they sell, although some do accept all brands for a fee. Flare disposal costs range from $4 to $10 per flare depending on the type. There are no flare disposal facilities in British Columbia, meaning all flares are shipped across the country for disposal in either Alberta or Quebec.

Listed below is the contact information for companies on Vancouver Island that accept flares. Always contact the distributor before you ship any flares to them. They will set up the shipping for you and provide shipping requirements and costs. Shipping costs will be high, as flares are considered dangerous goods.

Pacific Coast Liferaft, Victoria 250-360-1573 Accepts all brands of flares.

The Harbour Chandler, Nanaimo 250-753-2425 Only accepts CIL/Orion flares.

All Bay Marine, Sidney 250-656-0153 Only accepts CIL/Orion Flares

Posted from information from Transport Canada, Office of Marine Safety.

Training Day for TIVFD & Auxiliary

On this Saturday, June 17 , between the hours of 10 am and 2 pm, the fire department will be operating on the roads between Central Hall on Mission Road and Foster Point Road by the Highways  Yard.  This is our annual Combined Wildfire Drill where we work with our Auxiliary Teams (Water Supply, SPU, Traffic Control, Rest & Rehab, & Communications) at a simulated wildfire event. 

There may be some minor traffic control delays near the Highways Yard during that time.  Please obey the traffic controllers’ directions for your safety and ours. 

Thank you for your patience and support. 

TIVFD

Possible Asphalt Trucking Next Week with Ferry Travel Affected

Pending final confirmation: 

To resurface the Forbes Hall Tennis Court, Island Asphalt be travelling as a full load on possibly an 8:35 am sailing from Chemainus mid-week, next week, returning to Chemainus on a later run that afternoon. 

We will inform you when timing confirmed, and which sailings may be affected.

Thank you,

TICA Board

Saturday Market at Thetis Island Marina Pub

Hello Everyone,

The market at Thetis Island Marina Pub, at Dunfield Park, will open on Saturday, June 17, in the morning at 10 am - 2 pm. We hope to see you there with your sunny smiles.

Hortensa

The Piano Man from Puerto Vallarta

Come and enjoy  the music of 240 Gordy, the Piano man from Puerto Vallarta and now back on Thetis! Followed by a jam session for locals here at Telegraph Harbour Marina, bring your instruments and favorite beverages. Lawn chairs welcome. Friday night at 7:00 p.m. June 23 2023.

A great turnout will be great. Looking forward to seeing ya all again.

Gordy Gunold

Some Confusion on High Hazard Activities Dates

There is a bit of confusion on how the High Hazard Activities allowance or ban works. High Hazard Activities are mechanical activities that produce sparks that could ignite combustibles in or near the forest. When the Wildfire Danger Class readings reach HIGH HAZARD, all High Hazard Activities must cease at 1 pm, and a 2-hour fire watch posted for signs of smoke. Typical High Hazard activities are metal blades striking rocks, sparks from exhausts, etc.

When the Danger Class readings go up to EXTREME, you still have the first three days of EXTREME to work to 1 pm, with fire watch after. The day following those three days, all High Hazard Activities must cease. However, when we drop from EXTREME to HIGH again, you have to wait for the first three days in HIGH with the complete ban still on. After three days in HIGH (that followed EXTREME) then it opens back up to early shift, with activities allowed to 1 pm and a fire watch posted. 

When we drop to MODERATE, High-Risk Activities are allowed, with sensible precautions to not start a wildfire. No solid fuel fires are allowed until October 31st, regardless of the Danger Class Readings…the BC government has decreed this regulation.

I hope this clears things up a bit. Questions or concerns: call the Duty Officer at 250-252-0228. If you see smoke call 911.

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck

Grocery Planning with the Jollity Fresh List

In our quest to create more convenient on island shopping while supporting other Vancouver Island food producers, we are adding to this week's selection. We've heard from lots of people that they wished they

had a better idea of what we will have each week, so they can plan their menus and shopping list. Starting next week we'll return to our weekly newsletter and share the fresh picks plus farm news and recipe ideas.

Here's the list for this week: (while everything is grown organically, all items marked with * are certified organic)

Carrots*

Spring onions*

Rhubarb*

Beets*

Strawberries*

Eggplant*

Salad

Cherry tomatoes

Baby cucumbers

Spring Kale

Peas

Asparagus

Leeks

Pac Choi

Cilantro

+

EGGS

Extra milk and yogurt

SAUSAGES - new flavours this week - more Coconut Currywurst + English Banger, Green Chorizo and Sriracha Blue Cheese 

And lots of goodies made by the Thetis Island Farm Co-op – Rhubarb muffins, garlic scape pesto, sundried tomato hummus, Jolly green sauce 

With thanks,

From Jollity Farmers and Thetis Island Farm Co-op

Orders, requests and questions can be made to orders@jollityfarm.ca or through our online order form.

Washer and Dryer For Sale

Maytag washer and dryer for sale. Seasonally-used. Full-size. White. Both work very well; getting small stackers to create more space in the laundry room. 

Viewing possible Thursday, Friday or Saturday June 15/16/17. New units arrive on June 18, so old ones will be taken at that time if they are not sold.

Price: $50 each and we will give proceeds to Forbes Hall fund.

Please email hamilton888@gmail.com .

Going to Costco?

We returned something to Costco yesterday and I forgot a small tool kit that goes with it. If someone is going to Costco this week, we would really appreciate it if you could return to the return desk.

Genny and Ken Redman

250-210-3087

Giro Merit Bicycle Helmet Recalled

Giro Merit Bicycle Helmet recalled due to injury hazard - Canada.ca

https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/giro-merit-bicycle-helmet-recalled-due-injury-hazard 

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck

More than 18,000 Sunbeam Heated Blankets have been Recalled.

According to a recall notice posted by Health Canada, the blankets pose a potential fire hazard.

Sunbeam® Queen Size Heated Blanket model number 32810027 can potentially overheat, posing possible burn or fire hazards,” explains the notice. More than 18,220 blankets were sold in Canada from September 2022 to January 2023.

What you should do if you have this model:  Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled blankets and contact Star Elite for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to complete the online recall registration form available at www.sunbeamhome.com/en/support/product-recall and to destroy the blanket by cutting the power cord at the plug, marking an “X” with permanent marker on the wash label and sending the recalling firm a photo of the destroyed blanket.

For more information, consumers can contact Star Elite at 877-383-6399 from 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.sunbeamhome.com .

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck 

Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

Home Depot Pick Needed

I was wondering if anyone was going into Home Depot in Duncan on Tuesday? 

I need 2 - 5'x6" pieces of backsplash along with some other hardware picked up at customer service for me. 

Ralph Smith 250-766-2978