Urgent for Grete!

If anyone is able to drive Grete across today (Thursday July 16th)

She’s being met on the other side. She won’t be able to walk down the hill to the ferry or up the other side. For the 10:40 am. She’ll be leaving the island sadly. She will be missed. Her ‘new to her’ belongings are already picked up. I can drive her to the ferry line.

226-931-2891

Thank you

Hedi

Dangerous Goods

There is no Dangerous Goods run this Thursday

Cheers

Sharon

Nature House - Today's Events

Here's what's on today!

2-3 TIME Jr: European Green Crab Monitoring (youth 8-15)
Location: Meet at the end of Blue Heron Road

This week TIME Jr. is getting into the muck - literally! We're joining ThINC's European Green Crab monitoring program, helping measure and count the critters turning up in our traps. The European Green Crab is an invasive species with a big impact on local ecosystems, and community science projects like this one are a vital tool in tracking and managing their spread. Fingers crossed for lots of native crabs and very few green ones!

Be prepared to get a little mucky, and wear shoes you don't mind getting wet.

New to TIME Jr.? Get in touch with Maya at maya@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org

Thetis Island Improvement District Board of Trustees Meeting July 28, 2026

The Thetis Island Improvement District Board of Trustees will be meeting Tuesday July 28th at 1 PM in the Boardroom of Forbes Hall Community Centre. This meeting is open to the public. There will be time for questions at the end of the meeting.

Keith Rush

Chair, Thetis Island Improvement District

Ice Cream!!!

Thetis Island Marina is open for Ice Cream business starting July 16!! 

Many flavors served with a happy smile! 

We look forward to serving your sweet tooth!!

Wandering Kayak - the Sequel

Yesterday I posted here about a missing kayak that I use to get to work. Within hours, three people had offered me a replacement. And then, while I was at work today, the kayak mysteriously made its way back to me. 

How good it is, when there’s so much unpleasantness in the news, to be reminded of how good most people are, including those on Thetis Island (not least those who make eSpokes work) and those of the Penelakut Tribe. 

Thank you. Huy ch q’u.
Adam

Update on Jackie and Grete

Dear Friends and Neighbours,

We wanted to provide an update on Jackie and Greta.

After weeks of searching, we were unfortunately unable to find housing where they could remain together. This Thursday, Grete will be leaving Thetis Island to join her son in Victoria, where she will have the love and support of family. We wish her nothing but the very best as she begins this next chapter.

Jackie, however, still has nowhere permanent to call home.
For the time being, she will be moving into an older camper. It has no electricity, no running water, and no sewage hookups, so this will truly be a temporary camping situation while we continue our search for safe, permanent housing.
If you have any of the following items sitting unused, they would make an enormous difference:

● A generator (even an older working one) solar lights. Flashlights.
● Camping shower bags
● Water jugs, especially those with hand pumps
● Outdoor rugs or flooring for around the camper
● Camping furniture or other sturdy outdoor equipment
● Small propane tanks for a barbecue
● Coolers, storage bins, or other camping essentials

If you’re unsure whether something might be useful, please reach out. Every little bit helps make this temporary situation safer and more comfortable.
If you are able to donate any of these items, or if you have leads on housing for Jackie, please contact either of us to arrange pickup.

To everyone who has donated, volunteered, shared our posts, or simply offered kindness and encouragement—thank you. Your generosity has been overwhelming and has reminded Jackie and Grete that they are surrounded by a community that truly cares.

We remain hopeful that together we can find Jackie a safe, permanent place to call home and she can have Grete back with her.

With heartfelt gratitude,
Hedi
 226-931-2891
Tricia
 250-246-8954

Septic Pump Out

I’m hoping for at least a couple additional septic pump outs soon on Thetis

Please call David @ 250 812 7478 

I’ll schedule whenever convenient.

Pothole Repair

Thetis Island Transport Services

Good morning, Thetis,

If anyone is needing a couple m³ of gravel for a project or if you've got a couple of potholes on your driveway you want fixed but don't need a whole load of gravel. Give me a call/text I will be coming back with 5³meters on the 10:40 today. Save your back let me shovel for you.

$120/m³

Sjoe @ 250.618.1559 

Attention Sailors

As Athenia, Sparkles, Casper the cat, and I prepare for our summer of sailing adventures, I'm hoping the sailing community can help me track down a few elusive little parts.

I've worked hard this summer to get our classic 1970s sailboat ready for the season. While motoring gets us where we need to go, both Athenia's and my confidence and skills have grown, and we're really looking forward to doing much more actual sailing this summer.

The one thing holding us back? These simple little parts:

The correct size plastic sail slides and their clips.The three headboard fittings/clips that attach the sail's headboard to the mast track.

I'm also looking for a few small pieces of self-adhesive marine insulation/liner. I've created a little cooler storage area under one of the seat cubbies and would like to insulate it.

I've already searched online and checked the usual marine suppliers with no success, so I'm hoping someone might know a hidden source, or even have these parts tucked away in your workshop. Any leads would be so appreciated.

Athena and Sparkles absolutely adore sailing (we'll keep you updated on how Casper the cat feels about it! ), and we'd really love to spend this summer with the sails up instead of the motor running.

Fair winds and thank you!

Elite and Crew

elitewillowbrook@gmail.com

250-533-9347

This Friday to Sunday at Thetis Island Marina Pub!

Join us this weekend and treat yourself to another round of delicious chef features while enjoying beautiful waterfront views.

LUNCH FEATURE
Italian Deli Flatbread
Loaded with Genoa salami, dry-cured pepperoni, Italian sausage, melted mozzarella, and our house-made marinara sauce.

DINNER FEATURE
Mediterranean Chicken Ballotine
Deboned and rolled chicken breast stuffed with spinach, feta, and roasted red peppers, served with Greek spinach rice and seasonal vegetables.

Whether you’re stopping in after a day on the water or gathering with friends and family, we’ve got your weekend meals covered.

Thetis Island Marina Pub
Great food • Cold drinks • Friendly service • Stunning harbour views

We can’t wait to see you this Friday through Sunday!

Thanks!

The culinary team at TIMAP

Youth Pickleball (Wednesday July 15)

Next Youth Pickleball will be Wednesday July 15 at 9:30 am.

All ages welcome for Drop-In (youth up to age 16). No sign up required. Equipment provided. No experience necessary.

The Happy Picklers