SPECIAL NOTICE

To the person who has hired a contractor/worker that drives a CHEV Colorado, licence plate RB 6031, please call me.

Thank you,

Sharon

778 679 5298

What’s Happening on the Forbes Hall Grounds?

You may have noticed that there has been work in the Hall’s parking area and grounds this week. This is being done in response to community members’ concerns regarding safety in the parking and playground areas as well as continued work upgrading the grounds.

PARKING AREA

New signs have been erected at the entrance to the hall to try and reduce speed. While they do direct drivers to slow down, the board continues to find ways to reduce speed. Designated parking spaces will be created with a combination of painted lines and wooden stops for stall or angle parking. Currently some test markings are in place.

PLAYGROUND AND DRIVEWAY GARDEN  

In response to parents’ concern about children’s safety, a buffer garden of river rock and grasses will be planted between the playground and driveway.  It includes large rocks behind a split-rail fence. Another fence will be installed at the left of the playground to prevent children from extending their play into the adjacent parking.

In the short term, portable markers have been placed to remind drivers to not park along the playground and to provide a temporary buffer zone.

The driveway garden will be replanted with a Paperbark Maple and grasses that will compliment those planned for the playground gardens, providing a more cohesive look to the driveway entrance. Both gardens, which will be low maintenance and drought resistant once established, will be planted this fall.

SPORTS COURT

With conducive weather, Doug Darling was able to work this week. The perimeter of the Sports Court has been bordered with three to four feet of gravel abutting the asphalt. Installation of a border at the north end will be installed to ease mowing, and there will also be reseeding to refit the grassy areas.

TICA Board

Yoga 10am Saturday

Join me for Saturday morning slow Yoga flow, listening to some tunes while we link full body movement with breath, creating space in our minds, bodies and hearts

Bring your mat, maybe a cushion, and your lovely energy

Karen

Sunday Church

The speaker this Sunday the 6th is Johnny Cullen-Keidann.
God equips the Called, Exodus 3 & 4.

At Telegraph Harbour Marina, on the deck.
Hot dogs and salads served after the gathering.
All are welcome, bring salad or desert if convenient.
Bring comfy lawn chair if you prefer.

Further info---Ernie 250-252-0144

Out and About Exterior Services

Build, sheds, decks, fences, yard accessories.
Exterior painting, and power washing also available.

2364643732
Venice

1990 Yukon Wilderness Fifth Wheel for Sale

Our nephew Lucas is moving back to Ontario and is very motivated to sell his Fifth Wheel. It presently resides in Duncan but has a tow hitch for moving. It’s very clean, sleeps 4, has an electric/propane fridge as well as a propane operated stove top and oven. He is asking $2,500 obo.

If you wish more information or would like to see photos, you can email him directly at 117skirmisher@gmail.com

Shirlee and Mike Harris

Bake Sale Plus

Dunfield Park, a friendly community gathering space has a Saturday market which brings the island community together to feature local Indigenous art, fresh produce, fine foods, and locally made baked goods.

DIRECTIONS:
1. Head down to the Thetis Is. Marina/Pub/Post Office this Saturday
2. Locate the ramp to the dock and look beyond...
3. VOILÀ!! You have found Dunfield Park,
AND home of the Saturday Bake Sale Plus Market between 10 and 2.
4. View what is available on Saturday: chicken adobo with fried rice, blackberry cheesecake, bagel bites, banana fritters, Casava cake, Pizza loaves, blackberry syrup, Spring rolls, pies, Cornish pasties, jams, relish, mango float, Filipino sweets, homemade chocolates, chaga, sourdough bread, fresh vegetables and fruit, "like" Eatmore bars, and hot sauce. And let's not forget the Indigenous art collection.
5. ENJOY

Bake Sale Plus Labour Day Weekend crew

The Last Summer Market and New Vendors!

It’s the last market of the summer at Howling Wolf Farm. In addition to our regular creative stall holders, we have new vendors, Georgina Webber and Nicole Chiasson, who make the most amazing knitted, crocheted and sewn chickens! You have to see Hen Works to believe it, so make sure you drop by on our last market - Saturday from 10 until 2.

Market Committee

Thank You from Harvest House Food Bank

Just wanted to send a big thank you to the Thetis Island community for allowing us to join the parade on Saturday!

Thank you for your continued support of our work supplying food support to the Communities we serve. We are currently providing Food support for over 1800 people a month. Donations just from Saturday, brought in a value of over $300. And we know that many of you support us year-round. So, thank you.

And of course, a special shout out to our Thetis Island Volunteers. Rodney, Myrna, Tim, Gurk, JT and Capernwray students.
Did you know that Rodney donates an average of 16 -20 hours a month!
Thanks Rodney and Myna for all you do :)

Emily Holmes
Harvest House Food Bank
Coordinator
Office 250-246-3455
9814 Willow St, Basement
Chemainus BC

Evening Campfire Permits now Available

Effective at 12 p.m. (noon) PDT on Thursday, September 3, 2026, Category 1 open fire (campfire) prohibitions in the Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdiction will be rescinded, including Thetis Island. TIVFD evening CAMPFIRE permits for regulation size campfires (no larger than half metre by half metre) with water available on-site and a tool (shovel or rake) are available. Watch for sparks and do not ignite in strong winds. It is the responsibility of the individual permit holder to ensure that burning is done in a safe and responsible manner and in accordance with regulations.

Campfires permits will be available for the period starting September 3rd to October 31st upon request and acknowledgement that you have read and understood the safety requirements. Evening Campfire Permits will be available on-line at www.thetisislandfire.ca website under Fire Permit or at permits@thetisislandfire.ca.

Please note that the permit can be rescinded at any time if fire risk conditions change.

Category 2 and Category 3 open fires remain prohibited throughout the Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdiction including Thetis Island. No backyard burning of yard waste. Also prohibited:

• Binary exploding targets
• Fireworks (Fireworks Act-https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/stat...)
• Burn barrels or burn cages of any size or description
• Controlled air incinerators
• Air curtain burners
• Carbonizers

Although fire danger ratings have declined throughout much of the Coastal Fire Centre as a result of recent rainfall, along with shorter days, longer nights and cooler temperatures, islanders are encouraged to continue exercising caution with the use of any campfire.

(Anyone found in contravention of an open-burning prohibition may be issued a violation ticket for $1,150. They may be required to pay an administrative penalty of up to $10,000 or, if convicted in court, may be fined up to $100,000 and/or sentenced to one year in jail. If the contravention causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person responsible may be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs. BCWS statement)

Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

2026 Islands Trust General Local Elections

In British Columbia, general local elections are held every four years on the third Saturday in October. The next general local elections are Saturday, October 17, 2026, when voters across the Islands Trust Area will elect 26 trustees. Elected trustees serve a four-year term, from November 2026 to October 2030.

More information at:

https://islandstrust.bc.ca/about-us/accountability/elections/

Capernwray Harbour new Waiver Form for the 26/27 season

At Capernwray Harbour we are glad to welcome you to walk the grounds, bring the kids to the playground or visit the Pump House (snack shop). With this change in season, we want to remind you to fill out a new Waiver form for the 26/27 season, which is valid from September through to the end of August each year.

You can do this in person at our Main Office upon arrival, or you can sign using the online waiver link:

https://app.waiversign.com/e/5ee902a62e28580011657fd6/doc/5eee997f89d6520018d7a722?event=none

When visiting the property, we would love it if you would stop by the office to say hello and let us know you are on site- we look forward to seeing you!

Capernwray Harbour Bible Centre