Aggressive Dog ~ Pilkey Point Rd

At noon on Sunday, Aug 14, an aggressive large white dog ran on to our property. It charged me and barked repeatedly, and I feared it would jump up on me. I clapped my hands and shouted "get out of here", and it eventually retreated.

If you're walking your dog along the road, please keep it under control! I.e., if it's not well enough trained to avoid bothering people (especially on their own property), it should be kept on a leash. 

Thank you, -- Jonathan Thornburg & Virginia Vitzthum

Insulation Bales for Sale

For Sale - 11 bales Roxul comfort batt - R22 - 24" - $35 per bale.

Call Sven 250-710-9238

Paddle Board Wanted

We are visiting my parents on Thetis island (Forbes Rd) on the September long weekend and we are hoping to borrow or rent a paddle board for my 10 year old daughter.

Something she can play around with for a few days so not needing anything in great condition!

Email cmitchell@inventaworld.com or call 604 353-3806

Thanks! Carolyn

Shoreline Monitoring Workshop ~ Aug 17 ~ 1-3PM

Are you worried about your favourite beach? Are you a waterfront property owner who has noticed your shoreline is changing? Join the Thetis Island Nature Conservancy and our summer student Ricky Belanger for a training workshop from 1-3 pm on Wednesday August 17 on how to monitor your shoreline for the effects of sea level rise. No prior experience or equipment necessary.

Meet at Bella Vista beach. Use the public beach access point at the unpaved end of Foster Point Rd (near the Bird's driveway). Please park on the side of the paved road. For more information contact Ricky Belanger at RickyBelanger@live.com or phone 250-246-8176.

Truck Transport to Victoria Needed

Have an urgent buyer for Will's hospital bed... Anyone have a truck going to Victoria wanting to make $ for the trouble ....250 246 2276

Take care Mary Forbes

Babysitter Wanted ~

I am getting married at Overbury Resort on Saturday, September 10th and we are looking for a babysitter for the evening. There will be one and maybe two baby boys.The first is 11 months and the second is 15 months old. The mothers will be attending the wedding and would love help to put the babies to bed at one of the on-site cabins at around 6pm and then watch the babies until 12am. They will be on-site and available if you need anything.

Please let me know if you are available as soon as possible. You can reach me by email at ryleyhumphry@gmail.com or on my cell at 604-838-4523.

Thank you in advance! Kind regards, Ryley

Lawn Tractor Blade for Sale

I have a 46 inch John Deere Snow/dirt blade that I don't use and would like to get rid of.

If you would like to check it out hit me up at 250-246-4420 

Jake Howard

Anchor Line Wanted

Wanted--Approximately 100ft of 3/8" line appropriate for anchoring a 20' boat Phone 250-246-2184

Maureen Loiselle

Thank You to TIPA

In return for me having the pleasure of coaching kids' soccer this season TIPA (Thetis Island Parents Association) very kindly gave me a voucher for Viv and me to enjoy a meal at a restaurant of choice - the merlot was great too!

Thank you so much. Here's to next season.

Gerry Smith

Thank you to TIVFD

Yesterday I required medical assistance. Our Volunteer fire department came through in a big way and I want to thank them very much. Shout out to Alex, Jeanine, Dave, Jacob, Peter, and Chad. They were here in minutes and had me on a boat to Chemainus quickly and safely with full medical monitoring. Also an extended thanks to all the members of the department for the work they do daily.

You folks are the best!

Robert Spencer

Hydro Rate Increase

BC Hydro has raised its Step 2 rates from 26% to 51% which will affect those who heat with electricity.  Apparently, Gulf Island residents should be exempted from this rate hike because we do not have access to natural gas.  The BC Utilities Commission will receive comments from Gulf Islanders about this rate hike and our inability to access natural gas to heat our homes, but the comments must be filed on the correct form, and NO LATER THAN AUGUST 15th.  Click here for comment form PDF.   Click here to download comment form in Word.

Jeannine Caldbeck

An Evening at the Soiree

A little grey sky, but a whole lot of happiness & smiles!
Photo Credit - Kelly Bannister