Campfire Permits Online Only

There has been some confusion regarding the issuing of fire permits by our Solid Waste Site Staff for burning and camp fire permits.

This message is to confirm that; No Fire Permits will be issued by the Solid Waste Staff at this time, or for the foreseeable future. Apologies for any inconvenience.

You can obtain permits on the TIVFD WEB Site. If you do not have access to a computer, it may be possible your Cell phone has an App that allows you to do so. 

Any questions, you can call: 250-246-2099

Thank Your cooperation,

SWMC

Thetis Island Marina Summer Hours

Sunday to Thursday:

Pub, General Store and Liquor Store: 10am to 9pm

Fuel Dock  10am to 6pm / Kitchen 11:00am to 7pm 

Friday and Saturday:

Pub, General Store and Liquor Store: 10am to 11pm

Fuel Dock 10 am to 6pm / Kitchen 11:30am to 8pm 

Families and groups welcome!

For groups of 10 or more,

please call us at 250-246-3464

Henny Mook ~ Video

Click here to view a video of Henny enjoying her turn on the dance floor :)

Take care,

Mary Forbes

 

Nature House Volunteers

Thetis Island Nature Conservancy is seeking volunteers to assist in our programming this summer! Volunteers will assist in delivery of planned activities as well as staffing the Nature House during open hours. Volunteers are invited to join us on June 30th at 1:30pm at the Nature House at The Portal (former Camp Columbia) for introductions and orientation.

We are still on the lookout for donations or to borrow any posters, displays, or other odds and ends that would be fitting for the Nature House! Thanks again to all volunteers and to those who have already donated to the Nature House!

If you have any questions, would like more info, or to volunteer in any capacity this summer feel free to contact Danny at danny@cowichanlandtrust.ca , and don’t forget about our grand opening July 1 & 2!

Ham Radio Course

A 16 hour Intro course will be offered here on Thetis by Jess Daws over 4 Saturdays from 9 AM to 3PM, on Sept. 29, Oct. 5, 12, and 19. The course is FREE with a $15 donation and a contribution to ferry costs and to provide lunch for the instructor.  

We need a minimum of 6 people and a maximum of 25. The course will cover electronic theory and will include some practice exams.  I know some of our ham radio people might come for a refresher so please contact Mary or Petra by email to reserve a spot.

This is a rare and inexpensive opportunity so if you are interested, don't miss it!      

Many thanks,   Petra

onepeach@telus.net 

mary1148@gmail.com

Pickleball, anyone?

Pickleball is an outdoor racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis. It is a fun activity that shouldn't be too difficult to learn or play. A pickleball court has been set up on the tennis courts at the community centre and the equipment has been purchased... so get ready to play.

If you're interested, come to the community centre tennis court on Monday, June 19 at 10:00am. Please wear running shoes and comfortable clothing for play. If you can't attend but would like to learn to play pickleball or would like more information please contact Bev Greene at 250-246-3895.

Curiosity is the lust of the mind. -Thomas Hobbes, philosopher

Saturday Markets

Markets are on this Saturday do the loop

Busy Ferry Change for Today

Please note that there is a last minute change to what is listed on the Busy Ferry Schedule.  Capernwray had one  group leaving on the 10:50am and the other on the 1:20... but now both groups, a total of 123, will be leaving Thetis Island on the 1:20.  

They apologize for this change and the inconvenience this may cause.  As they said: "We try our best to have all the details down and as perfect as we can and sometimes they seem to be out of our control.  I hope you understand."

Offshore Anchorages

To Thetis Island Residents,

When MP Alistair MacGregor held an open house on Thetis Island on May 24, 2017, by far the most common concern of those in attendance was the increased use of offshore anchorages by large shipping vessels. This is an increasing concern of other coastal communities in the riding as well – especially Cowichan Bay and Arbutus Ridge.  

Alistair has written a letter to the Minister of Transportation and asked me to share it with you. We will circulate any response we get and look forward to continuing to work for you and your concerns.  Click here to view. 

Sincerely,

Seamus Wolfe, Community Outreach Coordinator

Office of Alistair MacGregor, MP

Gone ~ Xplornet Contract Available

The Xplornet satellite Internet contract has been spoken for.

Thank you! Elisabeth Bond

Xplornet high speed Internet with no install costs!

As we are moving back to Thetis we don't require our contract for satellite Internet. Xplornet has kindly offered to extend the one-time free move of our service, to someone else on Thetis who might like to take over the account. This means you will get the same great service and don't have to pay any of the initial installation and account activation fees! Once the account is in your name you may set it up as you like to whatever level of service you require. I can only say good things about the reliability of the Internet and great customer service by the company.

Please call or email Elisabeth if you are interested and would like more info: info@jollityfarm.ca or 250.748.8230

Extinguisher Clinic & Lot Signs

A reminder that the free Fire Extinguisher Clinic will be held once again at the Fire Hall on Mission Road at 2 pm on Sunday, June 25th.  Have your home and boat extinguishers checked and learn how to use one on a real fire.

If you wish to have a reflective number sign that conforms to the Improvement District Regulations for driveway address signs, you can order one now and it will be ready for pick-up at the fire hall on the Extinguisher Clinic Sunday.  Order this week by Friday by writing to chief11@telus.net  with the Subject as Lot Sign.  The cost including taxes is $50.40, payable by cash or cheque.  There are lots of examples of the white lot number signs around the island…blue numbering visible from both sides.  Please include your name and Lot Number when you order this week.

TIVFD

CVRD ~ Burning Workshop

The CVRD will host an educational workshop for Thetis Islanders on managing yard debris, burning and air quality on Thursday June 15th from 7 PM to 8:45 PM at Forbes Hall.

This is a follow up to CVRD Area G Director Mel Dorey's visit to Thetis on April 18th, where he spoke as a delegate to the Islands Trust Meeting about the proposed Area G Burning Bylaw (which may or may not include Thetis island). As the local trust meeting was not the forum for a full discussion Mel committed to having a general meeting on Thetis sponsored by the CVRD to discuss the issues more fully with CVRD experts in attendance.

The purpose of the workshop is: 

* Primarily educational

* To review air quality data and impacts

* To discuss tools for improving air quality and managing yard debris

The agenda for the evening will be: 

Welcome:                         Keith Rush, Thetis Island Improvement District

Introductions, Meeting/    Mel Dorey, CVRD Area G Director

Background/Purpose

Air Quality and Health    Dr. Paul Hasselback, Island Health

Air Quality Monitoring     Dr. Paul Hasselback, Island Health 

Cowichan's Regional     Keith Lawrence, CVRD

Airshed Protection

Strategy

Yard and Garden           Tauseef Waraich, CVRD

Debris Management

Questions/Comments    All

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give me a call.

Keith Rush, Chair

Board of Trustees

Thetis Island Improvement District

keithrush17@gmail.com

Ph: 250-416-0013

Cell: 250-732-2766