Campfire Info: Ban Rescinded on Friday

Campfires permitted across Coastal Fire Centre due to decreased fire risk.

PARKSVILLE – Effective on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 12 p.m. (noon), the Category 1 campfire prohibition will be rescinded throughout the Coastal Fire Centre. Category 2 and Category 3 open burning will remain prohibited.

The Category 1 campfire prohibition was initially implemented due to a combination of elevated wildfire risk factors, including:
Prolonged hot and dry conditions;
Rising fire weather indices;
Elevated incidence of human-caused wildfires; and
Early season operational capacity.

Current and forecast conditions have since shifted, bringing cooler temperatures, improved humidity values and an overall reduction in wildfire hazard throughout the Coastal Fire Centre. Because of this, Category 1 campfires will be once again permitted under the Coastal Fire Centre jurisdiction.

IF YOU HELD A Thetis Island MAY CAMPFIRE PERMIT EARLIER IN THE MONTH YOUR PERMIT WILL BE REINSTATED TO MAY 31st and you do not need to reapply until June.

All other open fires are still prohibited.

TIVFD

From the Library

A reminder to library patrons. Please take a look around for overdue library materials. You can return them anytime in the box on the court side of the hall.

Thank you,
Celine

Missing Two Straw Hats

This past week has brought to mind the joke:
‘I don’t know if I’ve found a rope or lost a horse!’

I have somehow managed to lose 2 matching straw hats sometime in the last week or so.

They are short brimmed, one with a grey band, one with a black band. They have sentimental value and our family would be very grateful to have them back.

Thank you,
Penelope 604-240-9334

Music/Barbecue on Thursday

May 14, 6:30 at Telegraph Harbor Marina.

Music circle/barbecue. Bring an instrument, your voice and something for the BBQ if you’d enjoy an evening of shared food and music or just enjoy the ambiance.

Everyone Welcome.
Maureen

Ferry Info: Dangerous Goods

There is DG on Thursday to Thetis only.

Cheers,

Sharon

Thanks for Keeping Forbes Hall Tended and Welcoming!

As the growing season is fully upon us, we just want to say thanks to some people who have been volunteering regularly in the maintenance and tending of the grounds and gardens at Forbes Hall. Even though they all have their own gardening to do, these islanders have stepped up to make sure the Hall looks great and is cared for, too!

Lawn Care:
Gary Cowburn, Karen Cowburn, Doug Darling, Terry Hamilton, Deborah Martin, and in an honour roll position, Paul Duncan, who has been key in the past few years in tending the lawns and is now moving off island. 

Garden Care:
Without a regular Gardening Committee in place, there are a few people who have taken charge of parts of the Hall’s gardens. 

Myrna Brownlee – the beautiful driveway entrance garden. It will be exciting to watch it fill in over the next months.

Ellen and Keith Rush – readying the garden for planting of Choisya and creating the lovely planters for the entry areas.

Deborah Martin – tends the Empress Tree bed by the parking.

Composting:
Leah Grant – for managing the compost bins, turning it all as needed. 

Thanks also to those who have been pulling weeds whenever they get the chance. A bucket with tools is at the top of the entry steps ready for when people have the time to pull a few.

Our appreciation to these islanders for caring for the gardens and grounds, making them look so welcoming!

TICA Board

Notice of Thetis Island Residents & Ratepayers Association (TIRRA) - Annual General Meeting

TIRRA’s AGM will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 2:30 pm at Forbes Hall Community Centre. All Thetis Island Residents and Ratepayers are invited to attend.

For those who have not renewed their 2026 membership or those who wish to join TIRRA, membership forms are available online at https://thetisisland.net/tirra/tirra-office.html and will be available at the meeting.

Summaries of the past year’s activities will be reviewed and include reports from the President, Treasurer and TIRRA committees; Communications, Solid Waste, Cemetery, Roads/Ferry and Trails.

The Annual reports from all of these will be published on the TIRRA website at https://thetisisland.net/tirra/tirra-reports.html during this week.

Elections by membership vote for all TIRRA Executive and Committee Chair positions will be held during the AGM.

We are looking for volunteers for the following positions: Secretary, Trails Chair and Transportation/Roads Chair. These roles provide the following support to help TIRRA operate important island functions effectively.

Secretary – Responsible for record keeping and correspondence.

Trails Chair – Is the link between the Trail Stewards, Trail maintenance and the TIRRA Board. Responsible for the Trails maintenance budget.

Transportation and Roads – Communicates any road and related safety / transportation issues on Thetis Island with the local road maintenance organization and the regional district.

These positions are voting members on the TIRRA Executive.

TIRRA Board

Seeking Cardboard

Relatively clean cardboard boxes for landscaping.
Flattened ok. Will pick up.

Text Rebekka 778-823-8097

Items for Sale

Vevor Outdoor Storage Shelter for a vehicle, 8X 15 X 6. It is for a small car, motorcycle, utility shed or whatever you want. Our Kona Hyundai fits in it. Comes with instructions on how to set it up. $250.

Ikea bunk beds and mattresses for sale with bedding. $250.

Two Twin beds with mattresses. They can be put together as a king doubler.$200..

The beds are available on Monday May 18th.

Genny
kredman@gmail.com

Free Stuff

TVs, Electric Fireplace, Fans, Mirror, Household things, clothes, paints and tools... All in good conditions. Please come by and have a look at 394 Mill Road before Thursday. Whatever is left on Thursday will go to donation.

Valerian

Thetis Island Marina & Pub

⚓
This Week’s Feature Menu starting Friday ⚓

☀️ Patio season has arrived at the marina, and these features are made for long lunches, sunset dinners, and relaxing waterfront evenings.

Feature Menu

🦀 APPY 
Cajun Style Crab Cakes
Golden crisp crab cakes served with a smoky chipotle tartar dip

🍷 MAIN FEATURE
Red Wine Braised Lamb Shanks
Slow-braised lamb shanks over roasted garlic mash with grilled broccolini

🥕 DESSERT
Classic Carrot Cake
Finished with caramel sauce and candied carrots

🥪 LUNCH FEATURE
Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken Sandwich
Prosciutto-wrapped chicken breast with fig jam, dressed arugula, provolone cheese, and toasted ciabatta

Waterfront views.
Island comfort food.
Patio season at the marina.

Regular menu Thursday - Monday

Whether you’re arriving by car golf cart boat, ferry, or simply looking for an excuse to slow down, walk here and enjoy island life, we’d love to welcome you.

Thetis island Marina Culinary Team

Ken & Genny Redman – Moving Off Island…

We are leaving Thetis Island. As we say this to one another, we cannot help but say "really?" This is a wonderful place to live, and we have loved both the people and the place. All of this will travel with us to our new home. The mountains still call to both of our hearts, and we can answer that call in the North Okanagan.

Please welcome the new owners of our home, who come from Victoria.

Genny and Ken Redman