Local Government Election – Results (effective 9 am October 18)

Thetis Island Local Trust Area

Ken Hunter 167

Terry Martin 102

David Reay 122

Jim Senetza 37

CVRD Area G Director

Sean Jonas 359

Jesse McClinton 422

School District 79

Cindy Lise                   6,412  

Elizabeth Croft           5,807

Ellisha Blackburn        5,588

David Bellis                 5,251

Randy Doman            5,153

Cathy Schmidt            5,050

Eduardo Sousa           4,518

Soup’s On: Wednesday, October 21st

11:30 am until 1:00 pm

Gather at Forbes Hall for a very Thetis Island lunch!

Menu:

Ground Turkey Chili with Black Beans

Vegetarian Version 

Homemade biscuits

Treats

Coffee and Teas

Suggested donation of $7 for soup, bread, treats and teas & coffee. 

Soup’s On is entirely carried out by volunteers and, as one of the tasks is the program’s accounting, please do not pay with coins smaller than Loonies and Toonies. As all change must be counted and rolled. 

For those who find large groups challenging, enjoy your lunch in this week’s designated quiet room, the Boardroom.

Everyone is welcome to join us, seniors, seniors who don’t think they’re seniors, workers, families, and everyone who just wants a mid-day meal!

Menu remainders for take-out when available. Soup’s On also supports the Thetis Island Food Pantry.

Coupon Booklets of 10 for your convenience, $70.00

The Soup’s On Team

Provincial Election All Candidates Meeting (Chemainus)

The Chemainus Residents Association is hosting one of the only all candidate's meetings for the Provincial election in the Cowichan Valley this Monday at the Chemainus High School from 7-9 pm. We will record and post the meeting, and anyone from across the riding is welcome to attend.

David Reay

Country Grocer Receipts

Greetings all,

Thank you and a reminder to save your Country Grocer receipts for the Harvest House food bank in Chemainus.

You will find a marked receipt collection box on the table beside the mailbox.

There is also a collection box for used stamps for cancer research.

We thank you for your continued support!

Anne-Marie

Wanted

Looking for a free area rug in clean good shape. 

Please text Chris 250-252-0699

Lost Hat

Have lost my (very much loved) light green knitted hat (toque) somewhere on Thetis. Most likely on the Fairy Slipper Trail or Mt Burchell trail, but perhaps I lost it elsewhere (might have fallen from my pocket).

If you found it, or think you saw it somewhere, please email me
(vjvclue@gmail.com) or can text at 250-210 -4645

Many thanks,

Virginia

Election Day

Forbes Hall Voting Place Open from 8:00am until 4:00pm Saturday October 17, 2026

Forbes Hall Community Centre has been designated as a Special Polling Station Voting Place for the October 17, 2026, General Local Election and will be open from 8:00am until 4:00pm.

Area G Director (1)

Islands Trustees (2)

SD 79 Board – Trustees (7)

What ID is needed in order to vote? Bring 2 pieces of identification, including one with your signature, when registering at your voting place.

Full information here: https://cvrd.ca/government-administration/legislative-services/elections-referenda/information-for-voters/

From the Library

A Friend of the Library is available:

Saturday 10-1,

Sunday 1-4, teatime and cookies, 

Tuesday 12-1.

Celine

Sunday Church

The speaker this Sunday the 18th is Brother Morgan.
Sharing how the Lord changed his life, using various Scriptures.

He is from Scandinavia, currently sharing in Canada.
10 AM at the Community Centre, all are welcome.

Further info---Ernie 250-252-0144.

Waiting for the Rain

We are (unusually) still in MODERATE fire hazard, according to BCWS data and weather stations. Cedar and parts of Saltspring Island continue to be in HIGH. We mention this because there is still a danger from your yard waste fires “getting away” if not constantly supervised and you haven’t got quick access to your required tools and water. 

Yard waste fires must be extinguished thoroughly by 4 pm or 2hours before sunset. Thanks for continuing to be fire safe.

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck
Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

Voting Reminder

I think that it is important to remind people to take their glasses. We voted the other day and there is a tiny oval circle you are supposed to fill in. You are behind a cardboard voting booth that blocks the lighting so it can be a bit of a challenge for anyone that has any vision issues.

Lynne Smith

Request for Item Pickup in Chemainus

Hello fellow Islanders, 

Unfortunately, I managed to leave something in the Chemainus Urgent care on Friday. If there is anybody who is going to Chemainus and back on Sat and would be willing to pick it up for me, please text me at 2506611349 and I can let you know the details, as well as notifying the Centre you are coming.

I can come and pick up from your location on island. 

Thanks for considering!
Tina Webber