Weather Update

Outdoor Fires, including solid fuel campfires, are banned by the Province until October 31st. (Propane campfire appliances are allowed with no permit required.)

Thetis Island moved up to HIGH Danger Class rating yesterday (Thursday).
No High Hazard Activities after 1 pm today (Friday) until further notice, and a 2-hour fire watch must be posted following work stoppage.

We may go up to EXTREME very quickly so check the board by the ferry, eSPOKES, and the website (info further below) for updates.

Weather Forecast (as of 5pm Thursday; see website for current info)

SYNOPSIS:

Most of the Coastal Fire Centre will remain hot and dry with relative humidity trending down. A strong ridge of high pressure has been building over the fire centre since Thursday. Inland temperatures are expected to increase to the low to mid-30s through the weekend. Vancouver Island will see clear and dry weather with light northerly outflow winds and no lightning expected through Saturday.

OUTLOOK:

The high-pressure ridge is forecast to persist through Sunday and Monday, maintaining hot and dry conditions with inland highs in the low to mid-30s and generally poor to fair overnight recoveries. A risk of dry lightning is expected to develop over the Cascades and Coast Mountains by Monday.

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck,
Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

TIVFD Website Update

The TIVFD now has a volunteer Interim website administrator for https://www.thetisislandfire.ca.

The site has been updated for Fire Danger Class notices etc. and you can refer to it for daily information.

There will be changes in the permit process for next year and other site updating soon. We are hopefully confident that this new administrator will enjoy it so much, they will stay on permanently.

Thank you for your past patience when you accessed our website and found the information not current.

Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

TAP Forms & Ferry Lines

This is a reminder that TAP forms do NOT give you permission to jump the queue and go to the front of the ferry line. TAP forms are merely a form to prevent you from having to pay the ferry fare when going to and from medical appointments.

If there is an emergency, please call 911 and the First Responders will assist you.

If your family member is going off on the ambulance boat, then the fire department will assist you in getting the next ferry to Chemainus.

Thank you,

Forbes Hall Health Services Group

Nature House: What’s On Tomorrow

Coming up this Saturday, August 23: 1:00-3:00 PM

Location: Telegraph Harbour Marina

This week, we will be investigating algae in all its fascinating forms, colours, and shapes. Did you know that seaweed is a type of macroalgae?

These photosynthetic organisms are crucial for all other aquatic life in the Seaquarium and produce nearly half of the world's oxygen!

We will explore why some algae are bioluminescent and how some have existed for nearly 2 billion years.

Come and join us to uncover the mysteries of this long-overlooked phototroph.

The ThINC Team

Sunday Church

The speaker this Sunday the 24th is Wayne Lee.
Saul's Rebellion, I Samuel ch 15.

10 AM at the Community Centre, all are welcome.

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

For Sale: Firewood (funds to be donated to ThINC/Community Center)

We find ourselves with extra firewood (we did some clearing of wind falls). Was cut last fall or this spring. Mix of fir and arbutus. We have 6 - 10 trailer loads available (photo of trailer can be sent upon request).

All funds from sales (plus an additional 50% from us) will be donated to THINC and/or the Community Centre.

We will drop your order off at your place.

$220 (your cost) for a trailer load (about 100 cu ft) of split wood (delivery included). We’ll add $110 for a total donation of $330.

$120 for bucked but unsplit wood (delivery included). We’ll add $60 for a total donation of $180.

(If you need a specific length for a wood stove etc., this can be arranged.)

Please contact Geoff Porter
Email: gporter5375@gmail.com
Cell: (604) 616-5375
Whatsapp @ (604) 616-5375

Free Fireplace Insert

Fireplace Insert with 3 sections of 10” double wall stove pipe, measurement 46”w x @24”d x 42”h. Very heavy, can assist with loading.

Photos on thetisposts.ca

Jon @ 250-216-8083

Summer Market – Only 2 Saturdays Left!

The recent rain and wind wreaked a bit of havoc with some of our canopies but we’re still going strong!

Come and check us out Saturday from 10 am until 2 pm - and if you’d like to take part in the last market on Labour Day weekend, stop by and talk to Chris. We’d love you to join us and it’s sure to be busy!

Summer Market Team

Friday Pizza at Telegraph Harbour Marina

Pizza Patio Night – Friday 6pm — 8pm

Neapolitan Pizza • Wine & Beer • Sunset Vibes

Kick back with a glass in hand and the smell of pizza in the air. It’s Pizza Patio Night — where the pizzas are hot, the drinks are cold, and the sunset does the rest.

$17 Neapolitan pizzas made fresh to order.

Wines, Craft beer, Chill patio vibes

Ice cream by the scoop....

Dine in or take away — no need to pre-order, just show up!
Our pizzas cook fast and are worth the wait.

Ferry: Dangerous Cargo on Thursday, August 21

There are Dangerous Goods going to both Penelakut and Thetis.

This means:

No traffic loaded from Thetis at 9am and 1:30pm,

AND no traffic from Penelakut at 1:05pm

Nature House: What’s On Tomorrow

Coming up this Friday, August 22: 10:00 AM

Junior Biologists: Intertidal Walk and Snorkel (youth)

Location: The Portal, 254 North Cove Rd (meet at the Nature House)

Join us for our final Junior Biologists' program at the Nature House this summer!

We will be observing the intertidal ecosystem and watching our favourite critters in their natural habitat. Snorkel gear and flippers are welcome but not needed, as we will be tide pooling as well. Swimmers should be accompanied by a responsible adult. Be sure to bring sandals to protect your feet from the sharp shells around; we will have a limited number of life jackets available.

For Sale: Never Used Truck Tires

The TIVFD has four never used, in mint condition, truck tires for sale.

Goodyear Wrangler Territory HT 245/70-R-17 All Season.
The set for $800. No taxes, on-island delivery.

Contact: deputy@thetisislandfire.ca

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck
Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

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