Offering House Swap in Edmonton

Would you like to spend some time in Edmonton? Our son-in-law is a Professor at the University of Alberta and is entering a Sabbatical year, meaning he can continue his work anywhere in the world while relieved of teaching duties.

What better place than Thetis Island? Especially if he brings our daughter and two grandsons with him! Ideally, this would be a house swap in the fall, winter or spring. They have a two bedroom home in the Richie neighbourhood, just off Whyte Ave..

Or perhaps someone has a two bedroom home that you would like cared for while you are off Island. They are thinking of 3 to 6 weeks.

If interested, contact Grace Banks at 604-795-1118 (text or call) and I will put you in touch with them.

Taking Deposits for Thetis Island Lamb

I have a few remaining lambs available now to preorder for the fall.
My lambs are lovingly cared for and raised on pasture here on Thetis Island.
They are processed at a licensed abattoir and butcher on Vancouver Island.
Pay your deposit now to secure your whole or half lamb. Delivered cut and wrapped in the fall (exact dates depending on growth rate).
Thank you so much for your interest and support!
Please email Emily at mlmcvr9@gmail.com if you have any questions.

TODAY: Alistair McGregor - Thetis Island Event

Our Member of Parliament for Cowichan-Malahat at the time of dissolution, Alistair McGregor is going to be coming to Thetis Island. He is looking to hear from Islanders on their concerns both local and national.

Alistair will be at Forbes Hall from 2pm to 4pm, Tuesday March 25th. There will be both a formal Q&A session and an informal meet and greet.

How should our government respond to the Trump tariffs, do minority governments achieve results, has there been progress on tankers in our waters, There are plenty of issues to discuss. Please come out, your voice is important!

If you want further information, please contact me.
David Reay

778-899-3216
davidreay@telus.net

TICA: Looking for a New Board Members

Board Vacancy

As the Thetis Island Community Association is now debt free, the board is very much looking towards the future. There is a vacancy on the Board for Vice President to be filled as TICA moves forward with ideas and new focus.

The current board members are a very committed group of individuals with varying backgrounds, that work well as a team by listening to all points of view and vigorously discussing issues that relate to TICA’s work. The board would like to have someone join the team who is eager to explore and help direct TICA’s focus over the next few years.

We commonly have one or more board members joining us in a virtual meeting, so part-time residents are welcome, as are those who live on Thetis full time.

Please give TICA and its Forbes Hall Community Centre consideration for both your interest and time. 

Looking to Add Two New Directors at its AGM on April 26th

With the debt fully paid off, TICA directors are now asking themselves, “What’s next?”. To answer this question, the board has been examining its mandate and role and what its focus will be in the coming years.

While TICA must continue to fulfil its mandate to oversee and manage Forbes Hall, the board would now like to re-evaluate its operations through an environmental lens. To this end, TICA will be adding a board position with a dedicated Environmental portfolio. The new board member will be someone with a strong interest (and perhaps experience) in exploring and promoting environmental issues and solutions and will work with other board members and volunteers to develop operational plans and projects for the future.

The Board has noticed the growing number of babies, toddlers, children and youth living, playing and learning on Thetis Island. There is room for programs and activities at Forbes Hall that are specifically designed for, and directed to, these children and youth. In acknowledgment of this, TICA will be adding a board position with a Child & Youth Initiatives portfolio. This director will liaise with parents and youth to accommodate new initiatives and events, bringing the ideas to the Board for discussion and implementation.

If you are interested in any of the above positions, please contact a Board member:

Ron Bannister ron_bannister@telus.net
Ann Dickie dickie.ann@gmail.com
Ellen Rush ellenrush@gmail.com
Don Sinclair sinry@telus.net
Teresa Moore teresamoore386@gmail.com
Marjan Jackman thetismarjan@gmail.com

Jollity Walk Postponed

We regret that we will have to postpone the walk scheduled for Thursday.

And hopefully, when we can reschedule the walk, the weather will be much better!

Trail Committee

Free Laminate Flooring

We are updating our flooring and taking out over 500 sq ft of blonde colour laminate flooring. (text for pics or to come over)

Most is in pretty decent shape. Free for the taking until Wed when I'll haul it to the dump.

778-587-8788

Kirsten

285 Forbes

Capernwray Hay For Sale

Hay for sale at Capernwray! Quality grass hay, great for livestock and also used for gardens.

$12 per bale

Please contact 250 809 7698 if interested

Dawson

Upcoming Specials at the Pub

Here's what we have coming your way this week at the Pub!

Our lunch special this week is a SMOKED TURKEY AND AVOCADO CLUB with your choice of side.

On Friday and Saturday we have another 3 course dinner option:

Appie:
GRILLED ONION, PEPPER, AND CAPICOLA FLATBREAD with ricotta and mozzarella cheese and basil vinaigrette

Entree:
HUNTER NEW YORK STEAK with creamed cheese smashed potatoes, pan seared asparagus, bacon, and wild mushroom and shallot red wine demi sauce

Dessert:
MIXED BERRY AND MANGO COBBLER made in house and topped with French vanilla ice cream

And finally on Sunday we have breakfast available from 11:30-1:30 featuring CHICKEN AND WAFFLES and our ever popular SUNDAY PRIME RIB DINNER starting at 4:30.

Hope to see you there!
Kelsey, Chef Murray, and the Thetis Island Pub Team

New Meat Order in at Telegraph Harbour Marina

We’re restocked and ready to roll at the marina!

Swing by and treat yourself (and your grill) to the good stuff:
- Garlic coil is BACK — local fav and smoky perfection
- Thick-cut bacon — because you deserve better than supermarket strips
-Heritage strip loin steaks — tender, flavour-packed, and ready for the pan. Rib eye is also a good price again, down from the Christmas highs. I have some thick steak / small roast one bone cuts that are just fantastic.
- Chuck roasts & chuck steaks — slow cook or grill, these are weeknight heroes. Let's face it, it's good weather for roasts and comfort food.

New to the cooler:

- Ground lamb — rich, earthy, and perfect for something different
- Beef & pork ground mix — budget-friendly and seriously tasty
- Caselot maple pork breakfast sausage — sweet, savoury, and perfect for weekend mornings
- Beef cheeks — frozen - fall-apart tender and full of flavour
- THICK dino ribs — frozen - prehistoric-sized and winter slow cooker classic.

Local, quality, and island approved.

Telegraph Harbour Marina

Save the Date! Saturday, June 14th, 2025

Help Us Transform the Pollinator Garden into a Thriving Outdoor Classroom!

Hello Thetis Islanders,

Exciting things are blooming at the Pollinator Garden, and we need your hands to help bring it to life! This year, we’re turning our beloved garden into a vibrant outdoor classroom - a space where nature and learning come together. But we can’t do it without your support!

We’re gathering on Saturday, March 29th at the Nature House (The Portal - 254 North Cove Road), and we’d love for you to join us in making this vision a reality. Whether you're a gardening pro or a first-timer, we’ll be pruning, clipping, digging, and more, as we prepare the garden for a season of growth and discovery.

Here’s the plan:
When: Saturday, March 29th, starting at 10 AM
Where: Nature House (The Portal - 254 North Cove Road) - parking is available at Heneage House
What to bring: Loppers, pruners, shovels, gloves - and your enthusiasm!

By joining us, you’re not only helping beautify the space but also contributing to a valuable outdoor learning space for our community.

Got questions? Reach out to me anytime at charlotte@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org. I can’t wait to see you there!

Warmly,
Charlotte - ThINC Education and Stewardship Coordinator

World Water Day Dinosaur Pee and the Future of Water on Thetis follow up

Thanks to all who came out and participated in this very important conversation about water on Thetis Island.

For those of you wanting the link to find out about water wells on Thetis Island here is the link provided by David Slade.

BC Water Resources Data Base... https://maps.gov.bc.ca/ess/hm/wrbc/

We apologize for the poor quality of the sound for the video but you can watch What the Water Tells Us on the Islands Trust Freshwater Sustainability page Freshwater Sustainability — Programs — Islands Trust
https://islandstrust.bc.ca/programs/freshwater-sustainability/

Community Climate Resilience—CCR