Freighters

"The Vancouver Port Authority is hosting two open houses in the Cowichan Valley on its plans to deal with the anchored freighters in the Gulf Islands."

Nov. 16 from 2 p.m. to 6p.m. at Cowichan Station, 2375 Koksilah Rd., Duncan

Nov. 17 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Diamond Community Hall, 4962 Christie Rd., Ladysmith

"An opportunity to speak with experts from the Port Authority & other organizations involved in ship traffic and anchor management.

To also provide feedback on a draft anchorage code of conduct, as well as a proposed approach to complaint resolution regarding anchorage management." 

See the Nov 10 issue of the Cowichan Valley Citizen-- "Port Authority to host public meetings on freighters"

If you have ever tried to contact these organizations this is a great opportunity to speak directly to them.

Jamie

This Week’s Soup’s On is Cancelled

Due to numerous COVID outbreaks on Thetis, we have made the decision cancel Soup’s On for this week. We will resume on November 23rd.

This was a big decision to make, and our stalwart volunteers agreed that it was best for this week.

Take care everyone,

Ann & Don

Forbes Hall Food & Event Services

Stay Bright!

The short days have come to haunt us again. Darker also. Even in the daytime. 

Walking the roads is a good work out. If only people wear bright clothing.

Cycling also is a time to wear good reflective material. 

It is a concern for me, and others, when we drive that we see the people quickly, instead of, oops - all of a sudden someone there!!!! It also includes pets, they are sometimes quite dark. A reflective leash is a good one to have, too.

Please be so considerate as to follow safety 'rules'. It would be highly appreciated!!

Plus, you would be safer.   All lives count. 

Wishing you a safe journey,

Hortensa

Ukulele Group

We are good to go with our new time of  4:00  to 5:00 pm on Tuesdays.

So, this Tue. Nov. 15th will mark our first afternoon meeting. Hope the new time might bring out some new faces.

Ken Redman

Salad Sale & Weekly Order Reminders

Lettuce prices may be skyrocketing in parts of Canada due to supply issues from California, but when you buy local you save money and the planet!
Our salad greens are 100% organic, grown sustainably in a closed loop system and harvested fresh 3X / week.
SALE today on bags of SALAD down at the KIOSK (farm stand on our driveway) - $4/bag  (there will be some eggs, garlic and carrots down there too)

Local milk & yogurt orders due today by noon.
TRUE GRAIN BAKING is available each week now (if there are enough orders). Have you tried their Levain Sourdough or delicious baguettes!? Bagels will be every other week over winter.

Use our handy order form www.jollityfarm.ca/order-form or text/call/email if you have questions info@jollityfarm.ca 250.415.0101

For Sale

Large Hogwarts Lego castle. 97% complete.  Perfect Christmas present :) $50 obo

Brand new Burton snow board and bindings.  140 cm.  Must see.  Just in time for the season. $99.00 obo

Large fishing net.  $35.00

Small white rectangle coffee table. Solid wood nice little table.  $25.00

Large table lamps. Brushed nickel.  $35.00

Wooden framed round Mirror. $25.00

Text 2502520699

Soup’s On: Wednesday, November 16th 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:

Jollity Farm Squash, Carrot and Pepper Soup (v. gf df)

Sour Dough Bread

Assorted Goodies

Coffee & Teas

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. 

See you on Wednesday!

The Soup's On Team

New! Soup's On Coupons

Soup’s On Coupons have been resurrected!

A book of 10 costs $70.

These little coupons are handy if you struggle with cash-on-hand, and they’re a nice little thank-you for when one is needed. 

Books can be pre-ordered by emailing Don Sinclair: sinry@telus.net and sending an e-transfer to deposit@forbeshall.camemo: soups on

Pick up will be at Soup’s On.  

They’ll also be for sale at Soup’s On, payment by cash or cheque only.  Cheques to be made out to TICA. 

The Soup’s On Team

Stone Sculpture Found

Found a stone sculpture in the Fairy slipper forest. May have been in the undergrowth for quite some time. Please call me with a description of the sculpture in order to claim it.

Sharon Moloney

778-848-3819

Ferry Update: Crewing Resolved, Back on Schedule

Re-issued at: 3:53 pm

The earlier staffing shortage that BC Ferries experienced on the Kuper has been resolved. The vessel will sail as scheduled for the remainder of the day today, November 12:

4:25 pm departing Penelakut Island
4:45 pm departing Thetis Island
5:25 pm departing Chemainus
6:00 pm departing Thetis Island
6:20 pm departing Penelakut Island
7:00 pm departing Chemainus
7:45 pm departing Thetis Island
8:05 pm departing Penelakut Island
8:55 pm departing Chemainus
9:30 pm departing Penelakut Island
9:50 pm departing Thetis Island
10:30 pm departing Chemainus
11:05 pm departing Penelakut Island

For the most up-to-date sailing and departure information, follow @BCFerries on Twitter.

We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced as a result of these previously cancelled sailings.

Thetis Island Marina

Please be advised that the marina is closing at 5 today due to the ferry cancellations and needing to ensure our off island staff can get home. We've been informed that the water taxi is going to be full from 6pm onward today.

Thank you so much,

Erin

Passenger Ferry Update: Penelakut Nov. 12th

A 10-passenger water taxi has been sourced to provide complimentary service on the same schedule as the above cancelled sailings, which will depart from the ferry terminals.

In order to assist with large passenger volumes on Penelakut Island, a second water taxi has been sourced to provide complimentary shuttle sailing service between Chemainus and Penelakut Island, starting at 6:00 pm from Chemainus, until all passengers have reached their destination.