NEWS RELEASE: May 21, 2026: Islands Trust Council Announces 2026 Community Stewardship Awards Nominees

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Forbes Hall Spring Clean Up This Saturday, MAY 23rd 9:30am

Join us this Saturday to get the Hall and grounds ready for Summer!

Work starts at 9:30. It’s okay if you come a bit later.

A light lunch has been planned to thank the wonderful volunteers.

Saturday’s Job List:
· Weeding and Trimming: lots of small areas to be worked on.
· Spreading new mulch on the garden beds
· Other jobs both inside and outside, there is something for everyone!

Here’s an equipment list that may be helpful: gloves, secateurs, shovels, trowels, wheelbarrows (we have 1, and will need more for the bark mulch), rakes, an extra weed eater and appropriate safety gear.

Thanks,
TICA Board

**Fire Hazard Readings Now HIGH**

We have not had the moisture we were counting on to stay at MODERATE hazard, and the fire weather stations around us are all now reporting at HIGH hazard and Thetis Island has moved up to HIGH.

Therefore, on Thursday this week we will start restricting High Hazard Activities. Cease all High Hazard Activities before 1 p.m. and post a two-hour fire watch. Have water close by your work site.

Please report any daytime smoke columns to 911.

Evening campfires are still permitted at this time. Don’t have a campfire in windy conditions and make sure there are no embers left when you leave. The ashes must be cold and wet.

Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

Veterinary Announcement

I will be servicing the island every Wednesday effective from May 27th. Owing to increasing demand, I will be able to better accommodate the clients of Thetis Island with more frequent visitation.

For appointments please phone/text Dr Martin Randle on 250 436 0045 or email at otterspool1969@gmail.com

Dr. Martin E. Randle, BVSc, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (IVAS), GPCert(SAS), MRCVS, FRSPH.

444 Long Harbour Road,
Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2M2

ThINC Returnables Program - A Friendly Reminder & A Great Tip!

Hi neighbours,

Thank you to everyone who supports our Returnables Program - your contributions make a real difference for our nature conservancy!

We wanted to take a moment to clarify what our beverage returnables program is able to accept, as we know it can sometimes be confusing.

We DO accept:
Empty beverage containers (cans, bottles, etc.)

We do NOT accept:
Broken drinking glasses or damaged kitchenware.
Creamers, soups, etc.
Glass food containers (such as olive jars, pickle jars, or similar)
Everyday household recycling

Items that don't qualify should be disposed of through your regular waste stream or recycling. If you're ever unsure whether an item qualifies, feel free to reach out to us at info@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org before dropping it off.

Did You Know? - You Can Donate Your Refund Directly to ThINC

If you prefer to drop your returnables off at a Return It location yourself, you can still donate your refund directly to ThINC!

Using the Return It Express app: Visit <https://www.return-it.ca/app/donation-details/>; and simply choose Thetis Island Nature Conservancy as the recipient of a one-time or automatic recurring donation.

Using a Return It depot with a label kiosk? The number to use is 250-246-8176

Every bottle and can adds up - thank you so much for your continued support!

ThINC

Re: PostING for Yard Work & Clean Up

I’m reposting this ad because I didn’t include a way for anyone to respond to me, which sort of defeats the whole thing! Once more, with feeling:

We live on Hudson Island. We’re looking for a person or a few individuals who might want to come over and help us with some yard work and clean up.

Nothing too complicated or too over strenuous.

Dates to be determined as our schedule is in flux at the moment but will be sometime in the next few weeks and into June.

A boat for transport to Hudson would be nice (I can pay for gas), but not mandatory- I can come pick you up at the Pub or Guvvie.

$25-$30/hr

Thanks for considering,

Nick
bcboy1@telus.net
604 803 6277

May 27 COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at Forbes Hall

While one dose of the vaccine during viral respiratory illness season in the fall and winter offers strong protection for most people, an additional spring dose is strongly recommended for people who could get seriously sick, including:

• Adults 80 years and older

• Indigenous adults 70 years and older

• Residents of long-term care homes and assisted living facilities and those awaiting placement

• People 6 months and older who have been diagnosed as clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV 1 or CEV 2)

The following people may also benefit from a spring COVID-19 booster:

• Adults 65 years and older

• Indigenous adults 55 years and older

Individual invitations for vaccines are being sent out currently to those 65 years or older who are registered in the Get Vaccinated system.

Forbes Hall Health Services Group

The Sea Life Centre - Open Hours

The Sea Life Centre opened its doors this past weekend! Come check it out and see what's inside!

Open Hours with Nature Educator in Attendance (hours subject to change)

Friday: 10AM - 3PM

Saturday: 11AM - 3PM

Sunday: 10AM - 3PM

We also have other occasional hours - keep an eye out for when the fish flag is flying!

Access Outside Staffed Hours

A key can be requested at the Café by an adult. Please note that children must be supervised at all times.

A Few Reminders

Please follow all Sea Life Centre rules.

Lock the door and return the key to the Café when you're done.

Problems or Concerns?

If you notice any issues with the equipment or Seaquarium animals,
please call 250-246-8176

We hope you enjoy your visit!

**Fire Hazard Readings Now HIGH**

We have not had the moisture we were counting on to stay at MODERATE hazard, and the fire weather stations around us are all now reporting at HIGH hazard and Thetis Island has moved up to HIGH.

Therefore, on Thursday this week we will start restricting High Hazard Activities. Cease all High Hazard Activities before 1 p.m. and post a two-hour fire watch. Have water close by your work site.

Please report any daytime smoke columns to 911.

Evening campfires are still permitted at this time. Don’t have a campfire in windy conditions and make sure there are no embers left when you leave. The ashes must be cold and wet.

Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

Yoga is on at 10am TODAY

Chair yoga returns to 10:00-11:00 am on Monday, May 18th.

It is amazing how one hour on Monday sets you up to win for the week.
Come on out and try stretching with your breath.

See you soon.
Warmly, Dawn

Island Residents and Ratepayers Association (TIRRA) Annual General Meeting

Thank you to everyone who attended Saturday’s AGM and to all those who contributed to the meeting. Your continued participation and support are greatly appreciated.

All TIRRA reports and updates, Islands Trust Budget and CVRD, that were reviewed at the AGM are available on the TIRRA website at:
https://thetisisland.net/tirra/tirra-reports.html

The AGM meeting minutes will be added shortly. Questions or correspondence for the TIRRA Board may be directed to:
tirraboard@thetisisland.net

TIRRA Board

For Sale

Black and Decker 20V used grass trimmer, charger and battery. $25.00

100' 1/2in retractable hose...new and never used. $100.00

100' 1/2" stainless steel garden hose. Used 4 times, too small diameter hose for my use $40.00

Contact Rod <darsenau@gmail.com