Fire Hazard Rating

Due to the increased outflow WINDS and fast warming weather the southern Vancouver Island fire hazard is rapidly changing.  We have already moved up to MODERATE hazard.  Bush fires are occurring daily in the Cowichan Valley, all due to backyard burns getting out of hand.  Tuesday afternoon Maple Bay had another brush fire called in by a jogger who saw an unattended burn pile escape to the woods.  And late Tuesday afternoon several fire halls had to action a brush fire in North Cowichan Municipality and evacuate a family home that was threatened.

For those of you with Yard Waste fire permits valid until the end of April, please keep an eye on eSPOKES daily.  If we have to close down yard waste fires due to rapidly changing conditions we will post here.

In the meantime, DON'T LEAVE YOUR BURN PILE UNATTENDED.. Make sure it is totally extinguished before sunset with water so that no embers will blow up during the night.

Thank you,  

TIVFD

Thetis Local Trust Committee Spotlight on Environmental Conservation Projects in the Trust Area

Thetis Local Trust Committee Spotlight on 

Environmental Conservation Projects in the Trust Area

We highlight these two conservation projects (below) as examples of what we could do towards ensuring healthy shorelines and resilient forest ecosystems into the future here on Thetis Island. Should you have any comments or questions for the Thetis Island Local Trust Committee regarding our current and future work program, please contact us - Peter Luckham (pluckham@islandstrust.bc.ca) or Doug Fenton (dfenton@islandstrust.bc.ca).

•   Shoreline Protection on Keats Island

Aims to increase protection of the shoreline and to protect development from sea level rise and flood hazards on Keats Island in Howe Sound. Our own Thetis Island community recognizes the environmental values of shorelines, having hosted our own Green Shores Workshops in 2014 as a part of the Thetis Island LTC’s Shoreline project. We celebrate that accomplishment, and as a potential next step are looking to the current work of the Gambier Island LTC, which seeks to protect the marine shoreline on Keats Island. 

To find out more about the Keats Island project, use the project link above and/or tune in to LTC meetings (upcoming & past) by going to the Gambier LTC meeting calendar and clicking on the meeting date.  There you can access the agenda as well as information on how to join the meeting or listen to the live stream.  You can also access a recording of the live stream from past meetings. 

For more information on the shorelines in the Islands Trust Area and how to care for them, see our Caring for Shorelines page and The Marine Waterfront. 

•  Protection of Coastal Douglas-fir Zones and Associated Ecosystems on Salt Spring Island 

Aims to protect and restore functioning ecosystems, protect watershed ecology, honour Coast Salish cultural heritage, and minimize wildfire risk.  The project was kicked off last November with an online community information meeting that included a presentation by the Islands Trust Conservancy about the CDF zone and its importance.

To find out more about the Salt Spring Island project including the Conservancy’s presentation, use the project link above and/or tune in to LTC meetings (upcoming & past) by going to the Salt Spring LTC meeting calendarand clicking on the meeting date. There you can access the agenda as well as information on how to join the meeting, or listen in on the live stream. You can also access a recording of the live stream from past meetings. 

For more information on the CDF zone and ways it can be protected, see the Protecting the Coastal Douglas-fir Zone & Associated Ecosystems Islands Trust Toolkit and the Coastal Douglas-fir & Associated Ecosystems Conservation Partnership.

Preserving and protecting over 450 islands and surrounding waters in the Salish Sea

Wil Cottingham
Islands Trust | T 250-247-2063

Microwave for Sale

For sale: Whirlpool 1.7 over the range microwave. 1 year old.  

White. paid $340.00.  asking $200.00

contact 250-246-1991 (after 8am please)

Anne-Marie

It's Drier Than You May Think!

On Monday the Duncan fire department, the Maple Bay fire department, and North Cowichan South End fire department all had emergency responses to brush fires.

These were started by yard waste piles gone bad.  Please be mindful of the wind regardless of the GOOD Venting Index and remember that yard waste fires must be attended while burning and extinguished before sunset.  Burn responsibly by considering environmental conditions and have your tools and water close by.  YOU are the first on scene if your 3metre wide burn pile gets out of hand.  And call 911 immediately for fire department back up.  

TIVFD 

Sharing the Bounty

If you should have excess fresh spot prawns, they would be gratefully received aboard S/V Papillon at the Thetis (Pub) Marina.

Market prices of course!

Cheers

Lawrence

250 893 9918 Text

Free Boat - As Is

Champion Boat 20ft. Plus, cabin, Volvo Penta 290 HP

Must bring trailer for pick up. 

Neal Smith 250-245-7678 // 4smithnl@telus.net

Seeking 15-20 hp Outboard Engine

Preferably electric start and tilt, short shaft. Other hp considered. 

Yamaha, Honda, Tohatsu desirable makes. 

Lawrence 

250 893 9918 text.

lawrence.papillon@gmail.com

Old Deck Wood for Free

Old twice-stained treated 5/4 x 6 deck boards. Good for small outdoor projects. Lengths from 12’ down to 4’. Come, look, and take them away.

Contact by email please.

Dave

bevdavegreene@gmail.com

For Sale:

-2 Panasonic cordless phones with lit digital display and handset.
$25.00

- X Large picnic table. Built to last. Must see. Can deliver on Thetis.
$300.00

-Large antique bakers bread bowl.
$100.00

- Sony digital camera with charger and case.
$25.00

Text Chris F at 2502520699

Hide a Bed Couch

Hide a bed couch free. It is an excellent condition. I realize they’re out of favor right now but would prefer to not take it to the dump. 

Call 604-329-7748. 

Regards,

Sue

Extra Walk-on Traffic for April 15

We have greatly enjoyed having students safely with us at Capernwray Harbour this year, and we wanted to make you aware that our students will be leaving on Thursday, April 15, 2021.  We expect a majority of our students to be walk-on passengers on the 6:10am ferry, as well as some on the 8:05am, and 9:15am ferries.

Thank you for your patience with us and our students over the years through all the good-byes.  We have a plan in place to avoid crowding at the ferry as our staff will be supervising their departures.  We greatly appreciate our community and do apologize if this causes any inconvenience to you.  

Capernwray Harbour

Jollity Home Grocery Delivery + Bread + Bagels + Dairy Order Reminders

Local milk & yogurt orders due by Monday at 5pm
Organic bread & baking from True Grain - orders due on Tuesday by 4pm
Here are some customer favourites, or choose from the website and let us know what you'd like: 
Red Fife Sourdough $7
Cinnamon Raisin Bread  $7.5

French Baguette $3 or Multigrain $3.5

Whole Grain Khorasan  (seedy loaf) $8
Caraway Rye Loaf $6
Focaccia (4 pack) $7.5
Cinnamon Buns (4 pack) 
Pain au Chocolat (4 pack) 
Organic Flour White 2 kg $13  Red Fife $18
Organic Flour White 10 kg $40  Red Fife $63

Home Grocery Delivery notifications due by Thursday evening. If you are ordering from Superstore please choose the 10-11am time slot 

P.S. Spring Annuals and Basket Stuffers at Jollity this Saturday! Open 10-1

Orders and questions to info@jollityfarm.ca
Thanks from Farmers Finn, Noah & Elisabeth