Chevy Bolt EV Recall for Battery Problem

From various Canadian news sources:

General Motors says it has expanded a recall of its Chevy Bolt electric vehicles to include all model years because of a risk the battery cells could catch fire.

This latest recall includes about 73,000 Bolts from model years 2019 through 2022, including just over 10,000 in Canada. A previous recalled announced in July was for 69,000 Bolts from between 2017 and 2019. 

The company says that in rare cases, two manufacturing defects in the battery cells create a risk of fire.

It warns that owners should limit charging to 90 per cent of battery capacity, park vehicles outside immediately after charging and not leave vehicles charging indoors overnight.

The Detroit-based automaker said it will replace the battery modules in all the affected vehicles at an expected cost of about $1 billion US.

The company initially issued a recall in November after getting reports that five of the vehicles had caught fire. Two people suffered smoke inhalation and a house was set ablaze.
TIVFD

Job Opportunities at Nimmo Bay Resort

Hi fellow Thetis Island residents,

I work for an awesome wilderness resort that is looking for great people this fall! Nimmo Bay Resort is looking to fill some positions staring in September including a housekeeper, a maintenance person and a team support/cleaner role. Nimmo Bay is a remote resort on the central coast and the shifts are 3 weeks on, 10 days off. Learn more about the jobs on offer here. 

If you are looking for a new experience or if you are familiar with lodge work and are looking for a fall job, please get in touch with hr@nimmobay.com. You can also reach out to Brianna if you have any questions about working at a lodge! 

Thanks,
Brianna
250-686-0266

Forbes Hall Community Centre Grand Opening Concert Update

We regret to inform the community that the decision has been made to cancel the concert that was planned as part of the day.  There did not seem to be an amenable way for the event to be both inclusive and safe during this COVID Pandemic. 

However, we are pleased to be going ahead with the daytime portion of the program, and the complimentary BBQ lunch.  We welcome everyone to this special event to mark the full reopening of Forbes Hall.

Looking forward to seeing you on September 18^th.

Thetis Island Community Association Board of Directors

Jollity Farm Weekly Order Reminders

• Local Milk & Yogurt - orders due by Tuesday morning at 8am
• True Grain Organic Bread, Baking & Flour - orders due by Tuesday morning at 8am
• Haltwhistle cheese (goat chevre, feta or cow curds or fromage fraiche) - orders due by Tuesday evening
• Bagels (Montreal style) - orders by Tuesday evening
• Eggs - orders by Tuesday evening
• Home Grocery Delivery - **Please send confirmation early this week by Wednesday evening**

Plan your meals around Thetis Island grown veggies (fresh and delicious!)
OPEN Wednesday 3-6pm and Saturday 10-2pm

Basil
Beans
Beets
Carrots
Chard
Cilantro
Cucumber
Eggplant
Fennel
Garlic
Ground Cherries
Kale
Onions
Parsley
Potatoes
Tomatoes
Summer Squash
Berries & Corn available on Saturday only. Plus a fresh delivery of ice ceam is on the way!

Questions and/or requests to info@jollityfarm.ca or text 250.415.0101
With thanks from your local farmers!

Reserve your Thetis Island Farm Co-op 'Happy' Pork

We are raising 12 pigs from May to November this year and still have a small number of whole pigs or sides available for reservation.

How it works:

Similar to other CSA (community supported agriculture) programs, we will request an up-front investment. This helps farmers with the cost of feed over the 5-6 months of care.

Our pigs are a 4-way X breed proven for their excellent meat production. They are a blend of Landrace/Yorkshire/Duroc/Hampshire.

They are raised 100% on grass pastures on two Thetis Island farms and are enjoying non-GMO grains with lots of farm vegetables and fruit.

They are harvested at a local Government certified abattoir and you can customize your butchery order. Pigs will weigh in at approx. 210-250 lbs.

Costs & details:

You pay $5.5/lb hanging weight which covers piglet purchase, feed, husbandry, transport to abattoir and delivery of finished product.

You pay the abattoir and butcher fees.
Abattoir $75-85/pig
Butchery (cut & wrap) $0.90/lb
Smoking  $1.50/lb (bacon slicing costs extra)
Sausages  $3.25/lb
+ GST (only on butchery services)

Please contact Elisabeth at info@jollityfarm.ca or call/text 250.415.0101 with an expression of interest and/or with questions.

Yoga With Karen - New Time - 9am - 10am, Tuesday, 24th August @ Forbes Hall

Hello everyone,

Yoga this Tuesday, 24th will be from 9AM - 10AM, a light snack before is fine and drink lots of water after.  

All are welcome, whether you’re new to yoga or an experienced yogi classes are designed to suit all levels. 

Really want to encourage more men to come, especially if you’re into cycling, running, kayaking, paddle boarding, sailing, etc, the yoga will help you loosen tight hamstrings, hip flexors, open up your strong shoulders and create more flexibility and range of movement in your bodies, as well as calming your mind.

A great way to start your day!

Hope to see you there, any questions please email me,

Love 
Karen
kareneroff@gmail.com

Trout Fishing Rod

Light weight rod and casting reel. 

Great for the kids. Free. 

Available at my house in Chemainus.

Email David:
drivingmissdaisy.da@gmail.com

Islands Trust News Release: Public Engagement Plan in Development

https://mailstorm.caorda.com/campaigns/pz491lw4906ca/web-version/bz299xot5we64

Yoga with Karen - 9am -10am today @ Forbes Hall

Hope to see you there for a Saturday Slow Flow,

love,
Karen
kareneroff@gmail.com

Another Shot of the Ladysmith Fire from Thursday Night.

Thank you to our Thetis Island volunteer firefighters for helping to protect us everyday from potential fires like the one on Mt. Hayes. Thank you also for continuing to educate us on being fire smart during the warm months. 

With appreciation,

Adrienne and Alex

VOLUNTEERS needed to ready FORBES HALL for the GRAND OPENING

A Work Morning is planned to sort, organize and ready the Hall for the Grand Opening 

DATE: Monday, August 23rd
TIME: 9:00 am until Noon

There are jobs for every ability from sorting and organizing to shelf building and chair moving. At least 20 people are needed to complete the job list, so bring along your friends, neighbors, or family members. 

Refreshments will be provided, thanks to our kitchen volunteers.

Please contact Don Sinclair (sinry@telus.net) or Teresa Moore (teresamoore386@gmail.com) if you can help. More details will be sent to those who sign up.
Note: The Grand Opening of Forbes Hall will be Saturday, September 18th
TICA Board

ThINC Photo contest reminder

Reminder: One month left to send in your submissions to the ThINC plant photo contest! All plants on the Foraging Guide (found on the ThINC website) are fair game. Some current in-season subjects include: common cattail, salal, trailing blackberry, and himalayan blackberry (yum). Keep your eye out for those soon-to-be-sprouting mushrooms too!

Contest Rules:
Contest is open until September 20, 2021. 
Any part-time or full-time resident of Thetis Island may enter.

Entry method – email your photo(s), subject line “Wild Edible Plants and Mushrooms of Thetis Island” to aislinn@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org. Please include your full name and the plant/mushroom species depicted. 

Image requirements: JPEG high resolution.  Please include two photos per species: one that shows the entire plant, providing scale and overall shape, and one close-up of the leaves, flowers, fruits, gills, etc.
We've had some lovely submissions so far, and are looking forward to seeing more of your work! 

Aislinn Cottell 
PA Garden Coordinator