For Sale

Fir Firewood - Split and dried
$375/cord
Available in a 2.5 cord mini roll-off bin.

Call or text
Howie George
250 732 3838

Weekend Specials at the Pub

Here's what's in store this weekend at the Pub

Friday
Chicken and Mushroom Pasta with Alfredo Sauce served with a Garden Salad.
Turkey Noodle Soup.

Saturday
Surf and Turf Tacos with Prawns and Steak Cooked to Perfection.
Turkey Noodle Soup.

Sunday
Made in House Lasagna served with Caesar Salad and Garlic Toast - Veggie option available.
Tuscan Style Hearty Bean Soup.

And if you missed out on Pumpkin Pie this weekend, we have you covered with our feature dessert all weekend. Or if you're more of a chocolate person, we have a house-made Chocolate Mousse with Ice Cream and Ganache.

And finally, we have a Cheeseburger Pizza Special running all weekend.

So come on down! We'll have the fire lit!

Kelsey, Chef Joey, and the Thetis Island Pub Team

Provincial Election Questionnaire Response – Cammy Lockwood / BC Greens

Below is our second response from the election questionnaire. The questionnaire was posed by Thetis Island residents across a range of issues. We then sent the questionnaire to all five candidates in the upcoming provincial election. Additional responses will be posted as they come in.

Please contact me if you have any questions.

David Reay

778-889-3216

Link to Response: Cammy Lockwood / BC Greens

NEWS RELEASE - Islands Trust Requests Provincial Review of Islands Trust Act

At its quarterly meeting in September 2024, Islands Trust Council voted to request that the Province of British Columbia undertake a review of the Islands Trust's mandate, governance model, and structure. The Islands Trust Council made the same request in 2022. 

News Release:

https://mailstorm.islandstrust.bc.ca/campaigns/aj584y9dq9f24/track-url/bz299xot5we64/57a2d2dfea00b3de4b5998a9f72f6124dce105e8   

Details of the specific request made by the Islands Trust Council to the Province of BC can be found in the Chair’s letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs here:

https://mailstorm.islandstrust.bc.ca/campaigns/aj584y9dq9f24/track-url/bz299xot5we64/d2951b01786dc2536009a23544bca8fc62eff3b4

Notice of Project Work Thetis Island Terminal

BC Ferries Service Notice regarding night work at the terminal and late-night sailing cancellations:

As part of our ongoing commitment to ensure the safe operation of our terminal facilities, we will be carrying out construction work at the Preedy Harbour terminal to maintain safe and reliable operation of the berth. The first phase of work, currently underway, is expected to be completed October 20, with the second phase anticipated October 21 – early November.

During this second phase, to ensure the timely completion of the project and to minimize impacts to service, night work will be required and is expected to take place between 10:00 pm and 5:30 am. Nearby neighbours may notice an increase in sound levels during this time; however, our teams will make every effort to minimize noise disruptions. In addition, the final regularly scheduled sailing to Thetis Island will be cancelled on select days. Cancelled Sailings October 21 - November 1, 2024, Monday to Thursday: 10:30 pm departing Chemainus Fridays: 10:50 pm departing Chemainus Final Opportunity to Sail to Thetis Island Monday to Thursday: 8:55 pm departing Chemainus Fridays: 9:05 pm departing Chemainus.

Service to Penelakut on the above sailings and weekend schedules will remain unchanged. Drivers and customers are asked to follow the direction of staff and signage and are encouraged to arrive at the terminal early for their desired sailing. We thank our customers and neighbours for their patience and understanding as we complete this necessary work. 

Keith Rush
Route 20 FAC

For Sale: 5 Stone Knife Sharpening Kit

GATCO #10005
5 Stone Knife Sharpening Kit

Amazon's current price $109 + taxes
Asking $50
It's seen minimal use.

It's a great learning tool to help one gain the concept of quality knife sharpening.
It includes a jig with preset sharpening angles to keep the oil stones at the same angle to the knife blade throughout the sharpening process which provides razor sharp edges to speed your cutting time during food prep etc.

Please remove the spaces from the following link:
https://youtu.be/EC09hxNpHpU?si=EuiOTdnme62HoCdi

Greg
780-505-1569

Cedar Beach Pizza Schedule

So, we sold a few over the last week but pizza is slow this time of year. Forgive me if I play a few days here and there.

Fri Oct 18 Open
Sat Oct 19 Closed Pub’s open!
Sun Oct 20 Open
Mon Oct 21 Open
Tue Oct 22 Open
Wed Oct 23 Open
Thu Oct 24 Open

As always Thanks for the business!
Virginia

250-246-9770

Missing: 6-quart Food Storage Container from Forbes Hall

We are missing a 6-quart Food Storage Container from Forbes Hall.

Its green lid is here, but we’d love to have the container returned. It would most likely stick out like a sore thumb in a household kitchen. 

If you have it, just leave it by the sink in the Beverage Station next time you’re at the hall. 

Many thanks,

Food Services

Vitals Monitoring Clinic – Wednesday, October 16th

This Wednesday, Community Paramedic, Vinh Pham, will hold his final Vitals Monitoring Clinic at Forbes Hall in the Care Station, coinciding with Soup’s On.

Stop by the Care Station this Wednesday to have your vital signs checked or to speak with Vinh, or just to say good-bye J. Vinh is moving to Vancouver to be with his wife who is attending school there.

This service is provided by BC Emergency Health Services through their Community Paramedicine program to all islanders, at no cost. We look forward to meeting Vinh’s replacement when it is announced.

Forbes Hall Health Services Group

Soup’s On: Wednesday, October 16th

11:30 am until 1:00 pm
Gather at Forbes Hall for a very Thetis Island lunch...

Menu:
  Beef & Barley Soup
  Alternate: Veggie Barley Soup
  Cheese Biscuits
  Assorted Treats
  Teas and Coffee

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

For those who find large groups challenging, enjoy your lunch in our new designated quiet room, the Boardroom.

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

Soup’s On – Quick Clean

The Soup’s On team of volunteers wants to encourage our lunch guests to help with a Quick Clean of dishes when possible.

A Quick Clean station will be set up at Soup’s On for dishes etc. There is signage with information at the station.

Basics are to scrape plates and bowls into the provided bowl and to drain cups and glasses into the provided pitcher, before putting tableware in the designated grey bus pans for dishwashing.

Thank you,
The Soup’s On Team

Forbes Hall: Power-Outage Volunteer Team is Building!

Thank-you to the 5 individuals who have offered to open the hall to islanders during power outages. Before this group meets to get organized, we’d really appreciate another person or two to join us.

These volunteers will be oriented in opening and closing the hall, and to the Beverage Station’s equipment and supply. Many of you already know these things due to your participation in events and activities.

There will be factors as to how long you could expect to be at the hall, such as length of the power outage or other commitments. Each shift could be 2-3 hours.

Once we have a team together these details can be sorted.

“Power Out” days at Forbes Hall are congenial with islanders dropping by to enjoy a warm space, with electricity, running water, WiFi, and hot beverages and snacks. A great place to do remote work, read, work on puzzles, play cards, or just visit by the fire.

Last year we saw anywhere from 20 – 60 people using the hall during a power outage. This year we want to be more organized; this is why we’re calling for volunteers.

If you can see yourself volunteering for this community work, please contactinfo@forbeshall.ca

Ann Dickie