January 28th 2026 Trustees TIID Meeting (via Zoom)

The Board of Trustees for the Thetis Island Improvement District (TIID) will be meeting Wednesday January 28th, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM via Zoom.

These meetings are open to the general public who are welcome to attend. 

Here is the link to the meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84243770840?pwd=BfCM2jFvRdJkxYx7fdKrtivRnw56fL.1

Meeting ID: 842 4377 0840

Passcode: 178816

There will be an opportunity at the end of the meeting for questions.

Keith Rush, 

Chair

Board of Trustees

Thetis Island Improvement District

Robbie Burns Night ~ Sunday January 25th

Hello, it is that time of the year again. The Thetis Island Robbie Burns Night is coming up (Jan 25th) and we are now selling tickets;

Adult ticket: $60

Child (10 and under) $40

Come out for a night celebrating Scottish heritage and traditions.

• A wonderful Scottish meal featuring of course the "Great Chieftain of the pudding race", haggis. This year's dinner will be prepared by Murray and the Thetis Island Resort team.
• Bagpipe performances by Sandy Adams. Sandy is a past member of the World Champion Simon Fraser Pipe Band and has competed in Scotland multiple times both as part of a band and as a soloist
• Kathy White Highland Dancers. Kathy White will be returning for her third year. Her dancers regularly compete and bring home trophies from competitions both in BC and in Scotland.
• The pageantry of the evening, built around the poetry and song of Robbie Burns.

Come join your neighbours in a night of food and entertainment.

Tickets are available from David Reay. 

Email: davidreay@telus.net or phone/text: 778-899-3216.

We have sold out the last two years, so reserve early.

Soup’s On: Wednesday, January 14th 2026

11:30 am until 1:00 pm

Gather at Forbes Hall for a very Thetis Island lunch...

Menu:

Butternut Squash and Apple soup  

Choice of: Chicken Broth GF or Vegetarian Broth GF DF

Buttermilk Cornbread with butter and honey

Assorted Cookies and Treats

Teas and Coffee

Suggested donation of $7 for soup, bread, treats and teas & coffee.

Soup’s On is entirely carried out by volunteers and, as one of the tasks is the program’s accounting, please do not pay with coins smaller than Loonies and Toonies. As all change must be counted and rolled.

For those who find large groups challenging, enjoy your lunch in this week’s designated quiet room, the Library.

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. Soup’s On also supports the Thetis Island Food Pantry.

Coupon Booklets of 10 for your convenience, $70.00

The Soup’s On Team

E-transfer Donation Info for Mindy Thorne and her Family

This is an addition to yesterday’s notice regarding Mindy and her family. Donations can also be made directly to Mindy via e-transfer at her email address: mindythorne91@gmail.com

Thank you!
Marjan Jackman on behalf of TIVFD

Seeking Cheap Car

Crimson is looking for a ‘beater with a heater’ - something she can use for her commute on the big island. She needs something cheap on gas and relatively reliable.

Ugly or with cosmetic issues is no problem.

Her budget tops out at $2000 but she’d prefer to pay less given she’s a broke student.

Please contact Crimson @ 250-416-9695 or crimsonhrad@gmail.com if you know of anything.

Help Wanted

Looking for 2 able bodied workers. Material handling and yard clean up. Some heavy lifting involved. On a day-to-day basis. Weather dependent. 

Work is on Hudson Island. 

Boat ride provided.

Call or text: Roger 780 672 2201

Between: 9 am and 8 pm

Thanks

From the Library

A Friend of the Library is available Saturday 10-1, 

Sunday 1-4 Celine on duty, 

Tuesday 12-1.

Enjoy.
Celine

Sunday Church

The speaker this Sunday the 11th is Wayne Lee.

Ahab the Visionary, 1Jn 4:1-6, Luke 6:43-49.

10 AM at the Community Centre, all are welcome.

Further info---Ernie 250-252-0144.

Ex-TIVFD Fire Fighter Mindy Thorne & Family Very Seriously Injured

Some of you may know Mindy Thorne from her years with the Thetis Island Fire Department or from her time working at the pub. Mindy and her family were recently involved in a serious motor vehicle collision, in which they all sustained significant injuries.

Mindy’s 6-year-old daughter, Gabby, was airlifted to BC Children’s Hospital with multiple serious injuries, including a broken neck and a brain bleed. She was initially sedated but has since undergone surgery, which was successful. Her ventilator was removed on Thursday, and she was able to sit up today (Friday). The care team hopes to have Gabby standing on Saturday.

Mindy was airlifted to Vancouver General Hospital, where she received specialized surgery on both wrists and her leg. She is now recovering and working to get strong enough to go to the Children’s Hospital to be with her daughter.

Will, Gabby’s father, suffered a broken thigh bone and is doing well following surgery.

Mindy and her family are facing a long and difficult road to recovery.

A GoFundMe campaign has been created by a friend of the family to help cover immediate costs and basic living expenses while Mindy and Will are unable to work, as well as accommodations in Vancouver during hospital stays and visits. Here is the GoFundMe link: https://gofund.me/c727952b4

If you prefer to donate cash, the Fire Department will collect cash donations and ensure they are delivered directly to the family. For cash donations, please reach out to Marjan Jackman via email at marjan.jackman@gmail.com or text/call at 1-647-866-3797.

Thank you for rallying around them with care and support.

Marjan Jackman on behalf of TIVFD

Pub Weekend Specials

Come on down to the pub for our dinner special

Filet of Pacific Pink Salmon with dilled cream sauce on fettuccine with grilled sourdough baguette. 

And on Sunday morning, our regular brunch menu including Eggs Benny.

The fun is here and you should be too!

Thetis Pub Staff

250-246-3464

What's Fresh @ Jollity Farm? We're Back!

Salad
Parsley
Arugula (very limited qty but more next week)
Kale
Braising greens (Pac Choi mix)
Turnips
Carrots
Cauliflower
Purple Sprouting Broccoli
Onions & Garlic
Winter squash
Sunflower and Pea Shoots
Eggs
Kombucha

With thanks from Jollity Farmers

Woollen Gloves Found

On Pilkey Point Road - left on top of sign for Lot 213

Joanne