Campfire Season

It’s warming up quickly and campfire season is upon us.  

Campfires require a permit from April 1 to November 1st

And as you know, we normally have to shut down campfires during the HIGH and EXTREME Fire Hazard months. 

Why not hedge your bet and purchase a propane campfire this year?  Propane is now available at the pub at a comparable price to Vancouver Island. And Costco, Walmart and even Amazon.ca with free shipping all sell UL approved Outland Fire Bowl Portable Propane Campfires for under $120.  Propane campfires do not send smoke or sparks into the air nor do they have hot embers to deal with after the fire.  These UL Approved campfires are allowed here and in Provincial Parks even when there is a complete Fire Ban in effect. 

Many people are finding the propane campfire a pleasing and cost-effective alternative to the historical wood-fuelled campfire and it is by far a much safer way to enjoy your marshmallows and sing-alongs on a summer evening.

TIVFD

Updated Busy Ferry Schedule & Request

Now posted at http://thetisisland.net/ferry/current-combined-busy.pdf

The next few months have a lot happening, so please have a look, and if you typically download and print it, it's time to do it again.

May I also remind any other organizations on the island that have plans that might seriously impact the numbers on the ferry sometime, to please let me know so I can post it and others will be warned? Thanks!

- Veronica

veronica@thetisisland.net

Dog Walking on Thetis

Dog walking services now offered on Thetis Island

James (JD) Hunt has been walking dogs at the SPCA for six years

If your pooch is in need of a regular walk, please contact JD at 250 416 0347.

I am offering ½ hour, ¾ hour and 1-hour walks.

Please contact me for available days and times.

Small Dog Grooming on Thetis

SMALL DOG GROOMING ON THETIS

Small dog grooming service now available on Thetis Island

James (JD) Hunt is a graduate of a 12-week dog grooming course

Will pick up and deliver

For further information or appointments please call JD at 250 416 0347

Wanted: Gas Lawn Mower

Please call 250-246-1211

Free Boats

1. Free 23.5’ fibre form boat - amazing haul and ride. Needs lots of interior work. No motor. It was set up for a pod.  Trailer does not come with it, but will let you use the trailer to get it to your land. Will help with delivery on Thetis.

2. Free - around 16’ double eagle. Needs some work. No motor. No trailer but will deliver on Thetis. Inside floor was re-done.

Kim & Pierre lovemyislandlife@gmail.com or six.string@telus.net

Click here to view images. 

Birding Tours ~ May Long Weekend

Three May long weekend birding tours with Victoria ornithologist, James Clowater:

1.  Saturday, May 19: 8:15 - 10:15 a.m. - Lawrence Valley Loop Trail (and lowland)

2.  Saturday, May 19: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Meadow Valley (wetland/pond, forest, shoreline on Cufra Inlet)

3.  Sunday, May 20: 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. - Lawrence Valley Loop Trail (and lowland)

Each session is $35/person. 

To register or for further details, call Vicki Walker (246-9126) or email Pat English (puzzlnut@telus.net).  

This event is organized by ThINC and TIRRA Trails and is being sponsored again by the Jean Challenger family (thank you!)

Butterfly / Dragonfly Tour

Sunday, May 20 from 1:00 - 3:00 a butterfly/dragonfly event at Lawrence Valley Loop Trail (and lowland) with biologist Patrick Lilley.  

This is an open and free public event for all ages organized by ThINC and TIRRA Trails.  

For more information, call Vicki Walker (246-9126) or email Pat English puzzlnut@telus.net

Chemainus Terminal Short Term Parking Lot ~ Temporary Closure

Paving and Line Painting

Monday May 14, 2018 – Thursday May 17, 2018

Please be advised that the short term parking lot at Chemainus terminal will be unavailable to customers May 14 to 17, 2018. BC Ferries will have a contractor onsite to pave the gravel lot and perform line painting. This work is not expected to affect sailing operations.

The parking lot will close at 8 pm Sunday, May 13. Due to the limited time to complete the necessary work, vehicles remaining in the parking lot after 8 pm will be towed. BC Ferries appreciates the patience and understanding of our customers and neighbours as we perform this required work to upgrade and maintain parking at Chemainus Terminal.

For traffic updates or more information please call us toll free at 1-888-BCFERRY (223-3779) or check our website at www.bcferries.com.

Keith W. Rush

Route 20 FAC

Babysitter Needed for May 20th Wedding

A family who is attending a wedding at Overbury on Sunday, May 20th is looking for a babysitter for their 13 month old daughter.

The mother will help put her daughter to sleep at bed time and will be available if needed.

The time is flexible, start time can be any time between 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm until midnight.

If you are available please contact Arlene Kasting info@overburyresort.com

New Nature Reserve on Lasqueti Island

News Release

Fundraising Campaign Launched for New Lasqueti Island Nature Reserve

‘Salish View’ to protect old-growth trees and stunning view

http://www.islandstrustfund.bc.ca/media/84772/itf_2018-05-03_la-salish-view_nr_final.pdf

Islands Trust Fund

www.islandstrustfund.bc.ca

A Conservancy for Canada’s Islands in the Salish Sea

Quarterly ~ Deadline May 5th

Thank you to all who have sent in articles for the summer Quarterly.

And, thank you in advance... this is a gentle reminder to those of you who are working this minute on your articles so that you can make the May 5th deadline...

Send to maryforbes@telus.net