For Sale

IKEA chair-$15.
Black and Decker corded drill-$25.
Bunk beds and two twin beds -reduced to $100. Each with mattresses.

We are having our yard sale as well, on Saturday, May 16th at 9:00 pm.
We will have more to sell then.

We are off island tomorrow, but feel free to text us about anything you would like, and I can send photos as well. (250-210-3087)

Genny and Ken Redman

New Summer Hours @ Jollity Farm Shop & Cafe in Chemainus

Beginning this week (today!) we have extended our hours. Spread the word if you have family and friends traveling over for the long weekend.

Our Chemainus shop will now be open until 6pm every Thursday and Friday night.

We are closed on the upcoming holiday Monday.

With thanks,

Jollity Farmers

Summer Market at Howling Wolf Farm

Yes, it’s that time again. Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

New vendors! Drop by and say hello. We have all the things you never knew you needed!

Summer Market Committee

Poisonous Plant Warning

I have recently discovered a very toxic plant on our property and wanted to alert others to be on the lookout for Poisonous Hemlock. I first noticed it in one of my flower beds and thought it was an attractive fern-like plant but then became slightly concerned when it reminded me of a toxic plant I had seen on a bike trip. I checked several sources and included photos of my 1 metre plant and discovered it was Poison Hemlock. If you find this plant on your property, please be aware of how to safely get rid of it.

Here is some information from HealthLinkBC:

The hemlock plant, scientifically known as Conium maculatum, is a poisonous herb from the Apiaceae plant family. All parts of the plant, including the seeds, roots, stems, leaves and fruit are poisonous. Hemlock typically emerges in spring and looks similar to plants like wild carrot, wild parsnip or wild parsley. This can lead people to accidentally ingest it, with potentially fatal consequences.

Do not touch the plant with bare skin. Wear protective gear such as rubber gloves, goggles or a face shield, a protective suit, boots and a respirator (such as N95 or KN95)

Carefully dig down to remove the plant, including its roots. Do not cut, mow or burn the plant to avoid spreading seeds or releasing toxic fumes

Do not place poison hemlock in your backyard composter. Bag the plants carefully and place them in the regular trash

Bev Greene

Campfire Info: Ban Rescinded on Friday

Campfires permitted across Coastal Fire Centre due to decreased fire risk.

PARKSVILLE – Effective on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 12 p.m. (noon), the Category 1 campfire prohibition will be rescinded throughout the Coastal Fire Centre. Category 2 and Category 3 open burning will remain prohibited.

The Category 1 campfire prohibition was initially implemented due to a combination of elevated wildfire risk factors, including:
Prolonged hot and dry conditions;
Rising fire weather indices;
Elevated incidence of human-caused wildfires; and
Early season operational capacity.

Current and forecast conditions have since shifted, bringing cooler temperatures, improved humidity values and an overall reduction in wildfire hazard throughout the Coastal Fire Centre. Because of this, Category 1 campfires will be once again permitted under the Coastal Fire Centre jurisdiction.

IF YOU HELD A Thetis Island MAY CAMPFIRE PERMIT EARLIER IN THE MONTH YOUR PERMIT WILL BE REINSTATED TO MAY 31st and you do not need to reapply until June.

All other open fires are still prohibited.

TIVFD

From the Library

A reminder to library patrons. Please take a look around for overdue library materials. You can return them anytime in the box on the court side of the hall.

Thank you,
Celine

Missing Two Straw Hats

This past week has brought to mind the joke:
‘I don’t know if I’ve found a rope or lost a horse!’

I have somehow managed to lose 2 matching straw hats sometime in the last week or so.

They are short brimmed, one with a grey band, one with a black band. They have sentimental value and our family would be very grateful to have them back.

Thank you,
Penelope 604-240-9334

Music/Barbecue on Thursday

May 14, 6:30 at Telegraph Harbor Marina.

Music circle/barbecue. Bring an instrument, your voice and something for the BBQ if you’d enjoy an evening of shared food and music or just enjoy the ambiance.

Everyone Welcome.
Maureen

Ferry Info: Dangerous Goods

There is DG on Thursday to Thetis only.

Cheers,

Sharon

Thanks for Keeping Forbes Hall Tended and Welcoming!

As the growing season is fully upon us, we just want to say thanks to some people who have been volunteering regularly in the maintenance and tending of the grounds and gardens at Forbes Hall. Even though they all have their own gardening to do, these islanders have stepped up to make sure the Hall looks great and is cared for, too!

Lawn Care:
Gary Cowburn, Karen Cowburn, Doug Darling, Terry Hamilton, Deborah Martin, and in an honour roll position, Paul Duncan, who has been key in the past few years in tending the lawns and is now moving off island. 

Garden Care:
Without a regular Gardening Committee in place, there are a few people who have taken charge of parts of the Hall’s gardens. 

Myrna Brownlee – the beautiful driveway entrance garden. It will be exciting to watch it fill in over the next months.

Ellen and Keith Rush – readying the garden for planting of Choisya and creating the lovely planters for the entry areas.

Deborah Martin – tends the Empress Tree bed by the parking.

Composting:
Leah Grant – for managing the compost bins, turning it all as needed. 

Thanks also to those who have been pulling weeds whenever they get the chance. A bucket with tools is at the top of the entry steps ready for when people have the time to pull a few.

Our appreciation to these islanders for caring for the gardens and grounds, making them look so welcoming!

TICA Board

Notice of Thetis Island Residents & Ratepayers Association (TIRRA) - Annual General Meeting

TIRRA’s AGM will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 2:30 pm at Forbes Hall Community Centre. All Thetis Island Residents and Ratepayers are invited to attend.

For those who have not renewed their 2026 membership or those who wish to join TIRRA, membership forms are available online at https://thetisisland.net/tirra/tirra-office.html and will be available at the meeting.

Summaries of the past year’s activities will be reviewed and include reports from the President, Treasurer and TIRRA committees; Communications, Solid Waste, Cemetery, Roads/Ferry and Trails.

The Annual reports from all of these will be published on the TIRRA website at https://thetisisland.net/tirra/tirra-reports.html during this week.

Elections by membership vote for all TIRRA Executive and Committee Chair positions will be held during the AGM.

We are looking for volunteers for the following positions: Secretary, Trails Chair and Transportation/Roads Chair. These roles provide the following support to help TIRRA operate important island functions effectively.

Secretary – Responsible for record keeping and correspondence.

Trails Chair – Is the link between the Trail Stewards, Trail maintenance and the TIRRA Board. Responsible for the Trails maintenance budget.

Transportation and Roads – Communicates any road and related safety / transportation issues on Thetis Island with the local road maintenance organization and the regional district.

These positions are voting members on the TIRRA Executive.

TIRRA Board

Seeking Cardboard

Relatively clean cardboard boxes for landscaping.
Flattened ok. Will pick up.

Text Rebekka 778-823-8097