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Important Drone Use Information
Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 8:50PM With summer approaching it’s a good time to remind local drone owners and users that while they enjoy using drones for fun, real estate, weddings and such, to please respect individual privacy and personal space while keeping clear of the many local seaplane flights during daylight hours and, of course, adhering to Transport Canada regulations:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/civilaviation/opssvs/flying-drone-safely-legally.html
No drone zones
From Transport Canada
https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada.html
“No drone zones” are areas where it may be unsafe or illegal to fly your drone.
When you fly a drone for any reason you should generally not fly: around airports and aerodromes, in busy, populated areas, in national parks, over border crossings
You can only fly your drone in these areas for specific purposes by getting permission from Transport Canada.
And there are: Proposed new rules:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/civilaviation/opssvs/proposed-rules-drones-canada.html
Thank you,
Sue French with other concerned Islanders
Campfire Season
Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 8:49PM 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
Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 8:48PM 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
Dog Walking on Thetis
Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 10:33AM 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
Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 10:33AM 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
Free Boats
Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 10:29AM 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
Birding Tours ~ May Long Weekend
Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 10:32AM 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
Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 10:19AM 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
Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 10:16AM 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
