CVRD Recycling & Waste Management

For those who missed visiting with CVRD at the Recycle yard, there are other meetings.  These will be directed to the communities were the meeting are held.  They will not focus on Thetis concerns and may not address them.  

The draft Solid Waste Management Plan, containing the full set of proposed strategies, will be online for review and comment for three weeks, from August 24, 2018 to September 14, 2018. An online survey will also be available. Visit www.placespeak.com/swmp for more information. Open houses are scheduled for the following dates and times. If you have any questions regarding the Plan amendment, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.

Open House Wednesday, August 29, 2018 - Lake Cowichan at Cowichan Lake Recreation Centre Multi-Purpose Hall, 311 S Shore Rd, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Open House Tuesday, September 11, 2018 - Cobble Hill at Cobble Hill Farmer’s Institute Hall, 3550 Watson Ave, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m

Open House Wednesday, September 12, 2018 - Saltair at Saltair Community Centre, 3850 South Oyster School Road 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Tauseef Waraich

Manager, Recycling & Waste Management

Engineering Services

Wanted: 2 Cords of Seasoned Firewood

We are looking to purchase 2 cords of seasoned firewood to be delivered to our home on Thetis Island. We do not need it stacked, just dumped on our lot and I can stack later. Please email john@coopergroup.ca or call/text me at 250.619.9207

John Cooper

Like New! Jayco 2010 Jay Flight 26BH Travel Trailer

Very well maintained and lightly used travel trailer. Everything works. Interior in mint condition. Non-smoking, no pets. Bunkhouse with Master sleeps 7 comfortably and up to 9. Tons of storage. Much sought after model and few used available. All you need for comfortable camping or living.

More info and some photos at: https://thetisisland.net/notices2006.htm#RECREATION

Trailer located on Thetis Island. More photos available or come see it.

Call or email to discuss Islander price: tatiana@wingwalker.ca or 613-219-9642

Updated Busy Ferry Schedule

Please note that Capernwray has kindly let us know of their known busy ferry traffic days for the coming school season, which we have added to the schedule online at 

https://thetisisland.net/ferry/current-combined-busy.pdf

jollity FARM ~ Open Saturday ~ Delay on Chicken & Corn

jollityFARM :: Change of Plans for Saturday

Thank you to everyone who ordered corn and chicken. 

Please accept our apologies, but due to a couple of hiccups, we won't be able to make the pick-up in time. 

Stay tuned for both chicken & corn coming over the next two weeks! 

Open Saturday 10am-1pm for: 

Pasture Raised Eggs

Tomatoes

Apples

Garlic

Fresh Pork Sausages

Cured Goat Sausages

Sprouted U-Bake Bread

Perennial Plant Sale

Looking for a Place to Stay this Weekend ~

This is Kevin (Postmaster) As I do not live on Thetis Island anymore, I (and possibly a friend) am looking for a place to stay for the weekend. 

I can be reached at 250 246-9717 or at work at 250 246-2464.

Coastal Fire Centre Wildfire News Issue 9

Click here to view newsletter.

Islands Trust ~ News Release ~ Trans Mountain

http://www.islandstrust.bc.ca/media/346333/it_2018-08-30_trans-mountain_nr.pdf

Electoral Reform Offer: Fair Vote BC

BC has a mail-in referendum on Proportional Representation voting coming up Oct 22-Nov 30, and Fair Vote BC is offering a free guest speaker to Thetis Island residents, either in your own home or in another place that you arrange.

Typical Presentation Content:

Fair Vote BC has been selected by Elections BC as a registered third party sponsor of the "YES to PR" side in the upcoming electoral reform referendum. We are a non-partisan citizens group, not directly affiliated with nor working with any political party.

We direct voters to Elections BC and to BC Government for basic referendum information, in addition to giving a general explanation of the process that is part of our presentation. Whereas our current First Past the Post system is already well known, audiences tend to be quite interested in the alternative of Proportional Representation, which is new to many.

Visit this website for a comprehensive overview of the referendum content and possible topics to be included:
https://www.fairvote.ca/pr4bc/

Biography of volunteer speaker:

Connie Foss More self-identifies as a “Lifelong Citizen” who has become even more active since her retirement from teaching music to toddlers, to youth in schools & community groups, and to adults. Fair Vote and Proportional Representation voting caught her attention as a superb way to improve our system of governance and therefore improve our lives.

If you are interested in organizing this event, preferably for a weekday evening in September, please contact part-time Thetis resident Connie More:
Cmore1946@gmail.com / 250.893.7448 cell; 250.658.3407 Victoria; 250.246.2105 Thetis

Fire Hazard Up Again

Sorry Folks,

The warm, clear and breezy Monday afternoon has pushed up the FWI again to 5 in our area.  We are back in EXTREME.  We now have to wait for three consecutive HIGH Hazard days before we can start up the High Risk Activities on Early Shift.  Apologies for seeming to jump the gun and getting you itchy to mow your lawns and gas chainsaw your firewood.  You will have to wait a short while longer.  We will definitely keep you posted.

 

TIVFD

Two Paws Up!

Two paws up to everyone who donated towels and pet bedding to Friends of Furries this weekend.  Our crates will be comfortably lined when we are caring for or transporting animals in need.

Carol Swann

Thetis Island Marina ~ End of Summer Party

Friday, August 31 to Monday, September 3

Now Under New Management

Friday August 31st

-Nachos  (5pm-8pm)

-Karaoke (8pm to 12am)

Saturday September 1st

-Steak and Pasta Dinner (5pm to 8pm)

-Acoustic Jam (8pm to 12am)

Sunday September 2nd

-Buffet (5pm to 8m)

-Robbie Hancock (8pm to 1130pm)

https://robbiehancock.com/home

Monday September 3rd

-Brunch (9am-12pm)

Reservations strongly recommended

Families (until 8pm) and Groups welcome

250-246-3464