From the Library

A Friend of the Library is available:

Saturday 10-1, Sunday 1-4, Celine on duty, and Tuesday 12-1.

Celine

Forecasting the Summer Fire Season

Although many locations in BC have above average snowpacks as of April, the southern part of Vancouver Island was not so fortunate, and we are heading into wildfire season with only 45% of the normal winter snowpack. The BC Wildfire Service and Environment Canada are predicting a much drier and hotter wildfire season than last year. Expectations are high that this may be a very dangerous summer for fire starts.

The records are showing that there are fewer human-caused fires in BC than in the past but that the fires that do occur (human-caused or lightning) are larger, travel faster, and cause more losses than ever before. Fire behaviour has changed significantly, and wildland fire fighters have to contend with fires creating their own weather and wind and burning hotter.

There were two very significant fires on Vancouver Island last season, and this was extremely unusual. The Wildfire Service has boosted our local Cobble Hill Fire Base crews from three to four crews of four this year and one crew will always be available this season on stand-by rather than the Ministry sending every crew to the Interior when a big fire occurs.

As we head into the hotter and drier months, please keep in mind that the TIVFD posts the fire danger class and regulates campfires, yard waste burning, and high hazard activities on our forest intermix island for fire safety. Following the regulations is one of the few ways we all can lower the risk of a wildfire start on Thetis. Plan now to get your outside high hazard chores and jobs done before we go into HIGH and EXTREME hazard this summer.

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck
Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

Trees for Sale

(7) Rain tree $2

(1) Virginia Creeper $2

(4) Empress $5

(3) Cypress $5

(7) Black Locust $5

(2) Pyracantha $5

(2) Ginkgo $10

(4) Kentucky Coffee Tree $10

(10) Monkey Puzzle Tree $10

Quantities limited, FCFS.

Rod darsenau@gmail.com

Vehicle For Sale

2004 Ford Explorer Limited Edition

- ‎4.6 litre V8, automatic, 4x4

- PS, PB, P. Win., sunroof, heated seats, cruise, etc.

- 7 passenger seating option

- Trailer tow pkg. (factory OEM)

- Pearl white exterior, black leather interior, in great condition

-17" cast aluminum OEM wheels

- AM/FM, 6CD stereo and DVD player (factory OEM)

- 2 remote key fobs

- New battery installed (Mar. 05/2026)

- New sparkplugs & ignition coils (2yrs. ago)

- Hayes manual, Ford owners original guide & original dealer brochure 

- NO ACCIDENTS ... CARFAX report available- Local BC car

- ** Needs new tires ** - All other mechanicals "Good condition"

- $4000.00 Cdn.

For additional information, or enquiries please contact ve7ssr@gmail.com

For Sale

Frigidaire Kitchen Range

30"wide free standing

4 Top Elements ...2 x 8" 5 coil elements...2 x 6" 4 coil elements

Oven ...Broil & Bake

Price $100

email:  gnp.gall@gmail.com

Cool Girls Nature Club

Hello Brave Women,

I’m back again after several weeks of forgetting to post on Thursdays. For this Saturday, we’ll meet at Pilkey Point at 9:00 a.m.

Fun fact: Cold water has a way of changing how you feel almost immediately — from thinking to simply being.

A little note for the many women who have said “soon"… maybe this Saturday is your day, you won't regret it.

This is a low-pressure women's gathering, come sit on the beach, sip your tea, and take in the ocean…or dip, swim, paddle, or simply be. Wetsuit, bathing suit, or birthday suit, all welcome.

Come exactly as you are.

A little ocean time, a little connection, a little courage, that’s all this is.

Warmly,

Elite 250-533-9347

What's Fresh @ Jollity Farm?

Open Saturday 10am to 1pm

Lots of amazing fresh spring salads!
Baby cucumbers
Kale
Sprouting Broccoli
Cherry tomatoes
Cauliflower
Cabbage
Parsley
Cilantro
Sprouts
Beets
Braising Greens
Arugula
Free Range Eggs

Some extra breads available this week too.

With thanks,

Jollity Farmers

Just a Reminder...

Pickleball for Youth

All ages welcome for Drop In Youth up to age 16 -- Pickleball this Saturday April 18 at 10 am. No sign up required.

The Happy Picklers

For Sale

Honda Mower

3 Speed Walk Behind

Just Tuned Up 

Ready to Mow

Model HR215KSXC

Comes with Bag and Manual

$150

text 780-505-1569

Islands Trust Meeting on Thetis Island

Islands Trust will be holding a meeting at the Community Centre on Monday, April 20th from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

There will be a discussion on Howling Wolf Farm’s market, etc. which is scheduled to take place approximately 11:05 and 10 minutes has been allotted for it. Public attendance is permitted. 

The agenda is posted on the Islands Trust website.

Pat English

Soup’s On: Wednesday, April 15th

11:30 am until 1:00 pm

Gather at Forbes Hall for a very Thetis Island lunch...

Menu:

Chicken-Lentil with Spinach & Coconut Milk GF DF

Vegetarian Option available

Biscuits

Cookies and Treats

Coffee and Teas

Suggested donation of $7 for soup, bread, treats and teas & coffee.

Soup’s On is entirely carried out by volunteers and, as one of the tasks is the program’s accounting, please do not pay with coins smaller than Loonies and Toonies. As all change must be counted and rolled.

For those who find large groups challenging, enjoy your lunch in this week’s designated quiet room, the library.

Everyone is welcome to join us, seniors, seniors who don’t think they’re seniors, workers, families, and everyone who just wants a mid-day meal!

Menu remainders for take-out when available. Soup’s On also supports the Thetis Island Food Pantry.

Coupon Booklets of 10 for your convenience, $70.00

The Soup’s On Team

Ferry Schedule Error

Fellow pedants will be horrified to learn that there’s an error in BC Ferries’ online schedule. 

The Saturday to Thursday departure from Chemainus that’s shown as 12:25 pm on the Chemainus to Thetis schedule in fact leaves at 12:30 pm. (It’s correct on the Chemainus to Penelakut schedule.) They’re correcting the error. Meanwhile, you now have an extra five minutes for a cup of tea at Jollity Farm Café.

Adam Sandell