Egg hut at Tahsis Farm

 There is a new self-serve egg hut at the farm. 

For anyone who doesn't know where the farm is - Drive down South Maquinna past the post office, boat launch, Coal Creek Roasters, and the Maquinna hotel. Head out of town on a very rocky road. Halfway there (about a km) you’ll see a red arrow saying EGGS and a cartoon chicken. Keep going until you come to a black gate. There it is on the left. Eggs are $7 a dozen. Put money in locked box. Take eggs from fridge.

Fire ban

 

For Immediate Release May 13, 2024

Ministry of Forests BC Wildfire Service

 

Coastal Fire Centre to enact a Category 2 and Category 3 open fire prohibition   PARKSVILLE – Effective at noon Pacific Daylight Time on Friday, May 17, 2024, most open burning activities will be prohibited throughout the Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdiction. This prohibition is being enacted to help reduce wildfire risk and protect public safety.   Category 2 and Category 3 open fires will be prohibited throughout the Coastal Fire Centre's jurisdiction. This prohibition will be in place until October 31, 2024, or until the order is rescinded.   A map of the affected areas is available online: https://ow.ly/xuTc50REHCJ This prohibition applies to all public and private land, unless specified otherwise (e.g., in a local government bylaw). Residents are asked to check with local government authorities for any other restrictions before lighting any fire.   Specifically, this prohibition refers to the following activities:   "category 2 open fire" which means an open fire, other than a category 1 campfire, that burns material in one pile not exceeding 2 m in height and 3 m in width, burns material concurrently in 2 piles each not exceeding 2 m in height and 3 m in width, or burns stubble or grass over an area that does not exceed 0.2 ha.   "category 3 open fire" which means an open fire that burns material concurrently in 3 or more piles each not exceeding 2 m in height and 3 m in width, material in one or more piles each exceeding 2 m in height or 3 m in width, one or more windrows, each not exceeding 200 m in length or 15 m in width, stubble or grass over an area exceeding 0.2 ha.   Also prohibited are the activities listed below (Wildfire Act, Section 12): Fireworks; Sky Lanterns; Binary Exploding Targets; Burn Barrels or Burn Cages of any size or description; and, Air Curtain Burners.   This prohibition does not apply to Category 1 - Campfires that are a half-metre high by a half-metre wide or smaller, or to cooking stoves that use gas, propane, or briquettes.   Anyone lighting a campfire must maintain a fireguard by removing flammable debris from around the campfire area and have a hand tool or at least eight litres of water available nearby to properly extinguish the fire.   The Coastal Fire Centre covers all the area west of the height of land on the Coast Mountain Range from the U.S.-Canada border at Manning Park, including Tweedsmuir South Provincial Park in the north, the Sunshine Coast, the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands and Haida Gwaii.   Anyone found in contravention of an open fire prohibition may be issued a violation ticket for $1,150, required to pay an administrative penalty of up to $10,000 or, if convicted in court, 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.   To report a wildfire, unattended campfire, or open fire violation, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cell phone. For the latest information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air quality advisories, go to: http://www.bcwildfire.ca   Learn More:   Follow the latest wildfire news: on the free BC Wildfire Service public mobile app, available for Apple (iOS) and Android devices on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BCGovFireInfo on Facebook: http://facebook.com/BCForestFireInfo   Contact: Fire Information Officer Coastal Fire Centre 250-951-4209

 

Haircut day

 Note from Anita, the hair cutter -

Hello Tahsis. Thursday, May 30th will be my next day for haircuts. Please book ahead. Message me in messenger or call 250-201-5768 and leave a message. I will return your call ASAP. Thank you.

 

Haiku writing contest at the library

 

VI Regional Library Tahsis

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A haiku is a Japanese poem of seventeen syllables, in three lines of five, seven, and five, traditionally evoking images of the natural world.

5 Warmth under blue skies

7 Breeze of creativity

5 Haiku Contest Teens!

Marine surveyor coming to Tahsis

The Marine Surveyor will be coming into Tahsis around 11AM on Monday May 13. So please have the boat out and in parking lot for him.

If anyone else needs a marine survey, may as well grab him while he is in town. Seems like a good guy, and rates seem reasonable. If interested, call Christophe Greve @ 250-201-2185. He said he could do a few more in the same day.

Thanks,

John 

Westview Mother’s Day special

 

ParticipACTION Community Challenge

 

Job opportunity

 

New offering at Westview

 Wild candied sockeye will be available at Westview Marina and Lodge all summer long.

Development & Building workshop

 

Haircut day

 

Note from Anita King -

Hello everyone I will be in town around ten again on Thursday, May 9. I will start with those who can't get out. Then at 12:30 I will be at the store. Raj has kindly let us use the banquet hall today. It will be first come, first served basis this time as we are still working on a permanent spot. If you would like to discuss color or anything like that, please come see me. I will do last cut at 4:30. Thank you all and a big thank you to Stephanie and Raj for helping get things together this time. See you all tomorrow.

Construction notice

 

Preparing for Wildfires session

 Join us for a "Preparing for Wildfires" Community Engagement Session Thursday May 9th for Emergency Preparedness Week.

3:00-4:00 PM Tahsis Seniors Centre (299 Alpine View Road).

Topics for Discussion:

* How to reduce the damage of wildfires to your home and property

* Emergency notifications

* Evacuation Alerts and Evacuation Orders

* Emergency Support Services

* Tahsis Community Wildfire Protection Plan

No need to register in advance, we hope to see you there.

For more info, please contact Wildfire Risk Reduction Coordinator Bonnie Logan at wrr@srd.ca or 250-914-9234.

Westview Marina fuel dock open every day

 Starting May 6

Round table postponed

 From Paige -

Hello - Please be advised the scheduled roundtable for May 6th has been postponed. Our guest speaker is unable to attend our Q&A session. Given the subject matter of the roundtable, largely centered around the Shoulder Season with the Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation, we will temporarily postpone this roundtable and send an updated invite once a new date has been scheduled. 

Part two of pottery class

 To all that participated in our Pottery Workshop: Great news! Anita (the pottery instructor) is coming back so we can glaze our beautiful creations!!! The glazing sessions will be held on Monday May 27th. You will have received an email or a text message with your class time. If you have questions please contact me (Harmony). tahsisliteracy@gmail.com 

Have a great day everyone!

Another metal roses class

 Would you like to spend an afternoon crafting a beautiful rose, out of steel? At no cost to you? Local metal fabricators, Ryan and Jade Moore, will be leading a session on May 26th, sponsored by the Tahsis Literacy Society.

There will be another session held on June 23rd. Spots are limited in both classes. Don't miss out on this chance to learn and create together!

To secure your spot for one of the above sessions, please reach out ASAP to Harmony at Tahsis Literacy Society:

Email: tahsisliteracy@gmail.com

Text: 250-203-0224

Let's unleash our creativity and forge beautiful memories together! Spread the word and tag your friends who might be interested! #MetalworkClasses #CommunityCrafting #SteelRoses #TahsisCreativity

Student art gallery

 

Gold River vet schedule

 

 

One candidate withdraws

 Information Notice - 2024 Village of Tahsis By-Election

Please be advised that one candidate, nominated for the 2024 by-election has requested to withdraw his candidacy, with such request being approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs. Mr. Thomas Bendle will not be on the ballot for the Village of Tahsis 2024 by-election.

For further information: 

Dawn Attorp, Chief Election Officer

Elections@villageoftahsis.com

250-934-6344