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September 3, 2026, Category 1 open fire (campfire) prohibitions in the Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdiction will be rescinded, including Thetis Island.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Please note that the permit can be rescinded at any time if fire risk conditions change.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

Special Weather Statement for Southern Gulf Islands

What: Strong southeast winds with gusts up to 80 km/h. 

When: Winds picking up this afternoon and easing late this evening. 

Where: Exposed coastal sections of the Greater Victoria region and Southern Gulf Islands. Additional information: A cold front will sweep through the region this evening bringing moderate to strong gusts to Haro Strait. As such, communities along the coast may see gusts up to 80 km/h. The front will exit the region late this evening and winds will ease subsequently. 

Local utility outages are possible. 

Secure loose objects. 

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.

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

Dangerous Goods to Thetis ONLY

There will be Dangerous Goods to Thetis ONLY this Thursday

Cheers
Sharon

Call Out for Thetis Island Calendar (2027) Photo Submissions

Looking forward to seeing this year’s collection of fabulous photos!

Photo Submission Information

Requirements and information for submitting your photos.

Meeting these four requirements will help to ensure your photo makes the first cut.

1. Photo file size - minimum of 1.5 MB: if you take photos with your phone, email the photo from your photo app not through another app such as Facebook. Note that photos will be cropped to landscape orientation, edited as needed and enlarged to 8” x10” for printing.

2. People: no identifiable people will be included.

3. Local images: must be of, on or from Thetis.

4. Focus: check that the image is clear and in focus – if using a phone, enlarge the image to check before sending.

Note: Calendars are landscape-oriented, it is important when a portrait-oriented photo is submitted that the file is large enough to have good definition once cropped to 8.5 x 11 landscape-orientation.

Cut off for submissions is September 14th.

E-mail submissions to info@forbeshall.ca

Subject: Calendar

Include the following in your email:

Your first and last name (not all email addresses let us know who you are).
Location or identifier: where the photo was taken from, what the photo is showing, etc.
Month photo was taken in.

Limit of eight photos from each photographer, choose wisely! Separate into groups of no more than three per email.

All submitted photos are given with your permission to be edited, used in the calendar, displayed, or used in any other way that benefits Forbes Hall Community Centre. All will include photo credit.

Proceeds benefit TICA and Forbes Hall.

Available in November 2026 for $30.

Once again, we’re excited to see Thetis through your eyes!

TICA Board

Nature House Survey - Thank You!

A warm thank you to everyone who took the time to fill out our Nature House program survey!
A $10 gift card to the Telegraph Harbour Marina Café goes to Keith Rush - enjoy!

Charlotte
Education and Stewardship Coordinator, ThINC

Peppers

Pepper supply has been allotted, thank you.

We still have a few Sweet Habanero and GrannyD's Fire sauce available.

Di darsenau@gmail.com

Septic Pump Out

Just wondering if anyone else needs their septic tank pumped before winter.
Save On Septic is coming on Sept.10

Please let me know if you would like to be included.
Text Colleen-250-710-6853

Telegraph Harbour Marina Fall Hours for September

We have moved to fall hours as we wind down this summer.

Every day 9-5
Fridays open late till 7!
Will announce Saturday dinner events!

Many thanks to everyone's support and love.

THM

Machine Work at Forbes Hall Today – Tuesday, September 1st

Work will continue today on the perimeter of the sports court.
A small machine will be in use.
Please be mindful of cordoned off areas and any moving equipment.

The driveway garden is being redone to compliment the upcoming playground buffer gardens which will be created in the near future.

Ellen Rush and Terry Hamilton
For the TICA Board