Thetis Cetacean Sightings

Humpback whales passed Thetis Island a couple of days ago—a wonderful thing to see. Made me think how easy it is to miss cetaceans (orcas, porpoises, other whales). 

So, I’ve set up a way for us to alert each other when there are cetaceans around Thetis.

Interested?  Two simple steps.
First, if you don’t already have the Signal app on your mobile, download it (https://signal.org/), open it, and follow the simple setup. Allow notifications.
(Signal’s a messaging app like WhatsApp, but non-profit and not Meta/Facebook.)

Second, on the mobile where you now have the Signal app, click on this link to join the Thetis Cetacean Sightings group: https://tinyurl.com/thetiscetaceans

If you spot orcas, porpoises, or other whales around Thetis, send a short message to the group saying where they are and where they’re headed. And look out for that info from others.

Strictly for sharing info in real time about cetaceans visible from Thetis.
To protect everyone’s peace, I’ll remove anyone who uses this for anything else, including chatter.

Tech difficulties? Ask a teenager.

Happy whale-watching!
Adam (Sandell)

Soup’s On Cancelled This Week

Due to the Flu & COVID Vaccine Clinic being held on a Wednesday this year, Soup’s On is cancelled for this coming week, November 19th.

See you next week!
Soup’s On Team

From the Library

A Friend of the Library is available Sunday 1-4 and Tuesday 12-1.

Celine

New Post Office Saturday Hours

Starting next Saturday, Nov 22, the Post Office will only be open from 10:00 to 12:00noon.
We were opened on Saturday to catch the working crowd that could not make it to the PO during the previous weekday PO hours.
Now that we are open until 5:30 PM during the weekdays, we are available after the 5 o'clock ferry, so we felt Saturday was redundant.

The new Saturday morning hours are used to sort mail and provide a small window (2 hours) for those who wish to come on a Saturday.

If enough of you wish us to remain open past noon on Saturday, we may change back to the old Saturday hours. Past history indicates that Saturday afternoon was not busy and on some days few, if anyone, showed up.

Keep us posted (pun intended)

FRED

Free Carpet Runners

2 matching carpet runners. Great for providing traction on slippery floors for aging dog...or for your hallway.

Carol 250-two-four-six-3699

White Peony Show & Sale, November 22, 10am-2pm

Please drop in on Diane and Rod Arsenault, Emily McIvor and others on November 22 for a pre-holiday show and sale.
Handmade pottery, jewelry, baking, hot sauce, herbs and seasonings, and hand dyed local wool yarn.

Emily will have the full range of her yarn lines and colours as well as knit samples so you can see what you could make!

Saturday at The White Peony, 161 Pilkey Point Rd.

Bring a friend, bring your mom! Stay for hot drinks and a chat.

Email newwavefibre@gmail.com with questions.

Thetis Community Beware

I noticed in Friday’s e-Spokes that the propane tanks from the Community Hall were stolen.

I was away a good portion of September & on return I saw my 10 lb full propane tank was missing from the small work deck in front of my shop. This is right in our yard. The tank is known as the “ curling rock” tank & are no longer manufactured & they are quite a bit more expensive than a regular 20 lb tank. It is off my boat with a fitted spot for it.

I didn’t post it as I was hoping whoever stole it would at least return the empty tank.

It is disconcerting that someone patrolled through our yard “ casing the joint” even though the property was occupied the whole time I was away.

Sad,
Jamie

Pub Specials

Saturday Dinner special

APPY
Mushroom & garlic baked brie wild mushrooms, rosemary and puff pastry

MAIN Blue cheese striploin steak
Hand cut grass fed strip steak, smoked Gorgonzola, Port reduction, cream cheese smashed potatoes, asparagus 

DESSERT Cheesecake duo
Chocolate mousse, caramel fudge, strawberry compote

And on Sunday, join us for Sunday Brunch or a Prime Rib dinner. Brunch includes a traditional Benny, 2 Egg Classic breakfast and Stack of pancakes with cherry compote. Prime Rib dinner includes Roast Prime Rib with Yorkshire pudding, gravy and all the fixings.

See you at the Pub!

Forbes Hall: Missing Items

Several items are missing from Forbes Hall.

These kitchen items have gone missing since mid-June. Please check within your home kitchen equipment to see if any of these items may have made it to your home following the Canada Day Breakfast, Family Fun Day, any of this fall’s Soup’s Ons, or at any other time within the last six months.

Kitchen Aid Processor attachments, including the main blade/stem – kept in a zip loc bag. Bag with attachments is missing. Return to kitchen when found.

Cambro square food storage bin– we have the lid, so just the bin is missing. Translucent, plastic, 6 Quart /5.5 litres. Return to kitchen when found.

Large, white, rectangular serving platter with raised edge. Return to kitchen when found.

As well, the Propane Tanks from the BBQ have been taken. This is far more recent, and very disappointing. If you know of someone who has these, please ask that they get returned to the hall once they are empty, better that we get them back empty rather than not at all. Leave outside by the BBQ.

Please remember that if kitchen equipment or service-ware breaks while you’re working in food services or using the equipment for other events, please contact info@forbeshall.ca. A note on the white board on the fridge in the main kitchen works, too!

Thanks!
Ann Dickie
Facilities and Community Coordinator,
Forbes Hall Community Centre

Yoga with Karen – Saturday at 10am

Back to teaching slow flow yoga on Saturday at 10am, bring your own mats, all are welcome! Looking forward to seeing you!

Love,

Karen x

Sunday Church

The speaker this Sunday the 16th is David Banks.
The Woman at the Well, John ch 4.
10 AM at the Community Centre, all are welcome.

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

Capernwray Christmas Celebration 2025

Monday, December 8, 2025 | 7:30–10:00 pm

You’re invited by the staff and students of Capernwray Harbour for an evening of Christmas lights, carols, baked goods, games, gifts, and more!

Come enjoy the warmth of community as we celebrate the season together and take a moment to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas: the love and hope that Jesus Christ brought into the world.

Bring your friends and family and start your holiday season with joy and wonder with us at Capernwray Harbour!

Register by December 5 at https://bit.ly/CapesXmas2025

Any questions or need to register in-person contact us at

Capernwray Harbour, 

Phone: 250-246-9440 Email: chbc@capernwray.ca