Snow expected Mar 25

 Message from the village

“ Mainroad North Island advises that heavy snow is forecast for the HBFSR tomorrow. ”

Father Mel will celebrate mass at St. Joseph’s this Saturday. 9:30 All welcome.

 

Pool closed

 

Crafterday at the library

 

Alcohol Anonymous meetings

 

An Alcoholics Anonymous group is starting in Tahsis on Tuesday, March 31. The meetings will be held at the Senior Centre at 6:30.  If you have any questions call 1-250-203-1675.

Ellises’ retirement celebration

 

Spring break at rec centre

 

Pool closure

 

Sam took this lovely photo. Had to share.

 

Tahsis Lodge and Marina update

 We’re excited to share that Tahsis Lodge and Marina will soon be adding a brand new marina, with installation planned for May/June.

The new marina will feature approximately 30 slips, creating more space and improved access for both local boaters and visitors exploring the west coast of Vancouver Island.

We’re incredibly proud to be investing in the future of Tahsis and can’t wait for the community and travellers alike to enjoy a modern, welcoming marina right in the heart of town.

Stay tuned as we share updates throughout the installation process.

Saturday, March 14 Mass cancelled.

Author reading by Michael Christie

 

Mass this Saturday

 Mass at St Joseph’s, 9:30 Saturday, March 14.

Mayor’s report March 3

At this point, the new boat launch ramp has been completed in the tidal zone, with future work including adding more riprap to stabilize it and further concrete slabs added above the tideline.  Completion of the project involves placement of a new metal gangway and floating dock for the launch, along with building a new public washroom beside it. The old airplane dock has been removed as it had advanced rot. No contract has been tendered yet for a replacement and we will see how our costs are going before proceeding further, as we are avoiding any cost overruns. 

The museum upgrades are largely complete and we hope to have our opening in May. Displays will take longer but the plan is to have First Nation history, Colonial history, mill history and natural history of the region.

I am not happy to announce that the planned longterm care facility planned for Campbell River has been shelved by the province, which is in a budget crisis currently. The Comox Strathcona Health Board, of which I am a director, had allocated $50 million toward this project and our Chairperson is seeking a meeting with the Province to address this. For now, the prospects of reviving the project in the near future are not good.

Weather message from village

 Mainroad reports heavy snowfall on the HBFSR this morning.  No further details at this time.  Check DriveBC for updates.

Tech help at the library March 7

 Got a tech problem you can’t solve? Matthew will try to help you. Call the library 1-250-934-6621 to book an appointment.

March calendar thanks to Silvie K.

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Permanent daylight saving time

 

Message from government of BC.

When we turn the clocks ahead on March 8, it will be the last time change ever for BC.

We're making Daylight Saving Time permanent, with a new time zone called Pacific Time (PT).

It aligns us with the Yukon, which stopped changing its clocks in 2020. PT will be aligned with Alberta and other regions on Mountain Standard Time in the winter, and with California, Washington, Oregon and other Pacific Standard Time regions the rest of the year.

This change is better for our health, our routines, and gives us an extra hour of daylight during those dark winter months. It also simplifies life for businesses and service providers—and for everyone who’s said they’re ready for a permanent change.

Water exercise with June

 

June plans to be in the pool on Mondays at 2:30, Tuesdays at 3:45, Fridays at  3:45 and Saturdays at 2:30.   Join her for some free exercise.

Senior Centre pot luck

 

Congratulations Cheryl

 Vancouver Island Regional Library elects new executive.

Cheryl Northcott, Village of Tahsis was elected as Vice Chair for a one-year term. Northcott brings four years of experience with VIRL and six years as a Village of Tahsis Councillor to this Board leadership role.

Mass at St. Joseph’s

 

Next Mass will be held on Saturday, February 28 at 9:30. All welcome.

 

 

School’s pizza sale

 

School District consultation

 

Library early closure

 

Community Choir has begun

 The first rehearsal of the Vopixo Community Choir was a success. A bunch of good people came out to join. Next rehearsal is Monday, Feb. 16 at 6:00 just after the supper at the senior centre. If you missed the first rehearsal, you can still come out next week to join. We meet in the music room of the school. Enter the main doors and turn right.

Family Day fun at the rec centre

 

Holiday village services hours

 

Message from Coal Creek Roasters

 We have a localized power outage on this Saturday so will have to be closed for the day!

We are open Thursday and Friday and celebrating Valentine’s Day early this week instead. Lots of chocolatey items for treats or gift giving.

The shop will also be closed for the following week while we take a short break. Opening again on the 24th.

Community invited to supper

 

Students vs. Adults basketball game

 

The adults took the win last time… but our students have been putting in the work and they’re hungry for payback.

Think you’ve still got it? Whether you played last time or not - All adults are welcome — and strongly encouraged — to come defend the title. Bring your best game, your best moves, and maybe a little extra stamina 

Choir begins Tuesday

 

Pool opening postponed

 

Valentine’s Day dinner

 

Loaves and Fishes gets needed funding

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Mass on the 13th

 

The next Mass will be held on FRIDAY, Feb. 13 at 9:30 in the morning. All are welcome.

Pancake supper at St. Joseph’s

 

Census jobs still available

 

Pool opening intermittently

 

Bites On food truck is hiring

 

Join THE BITES ON on an unforgettable journey as a crew member for the 2026 season, launching on May long weekend and culminating in mid-September. If you're ready to seize an adventure of a lifetime, come aboard and let's make magic happen. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer experiences, fostering a vibrant atmosphere, and rewarding our team with tips that make every moment count. Reach out to Kathy Mattice 250-204-7554.

Gold River, Highway 28 UPDATE

Emergency repairs have been made to Highway 28 after the recent washout damage. Both lanes have been restored to traffic.

Please note that the pavement used is a temporary fix and permanent repairs will be made at a later time. In the meanwhile, some rutting and water pooling may occur.

Planned power outages

 I tried to copy and paste the information but couldn’t make it work.

If you go to https://www.bchydro.com/power-outages/app/outage-list-planned.html#planned-1602896846

And scroll down to Tahsis it will show you the three days of power outages (Feb 12, 13 and 14) and when your house might be affected.

No fluorscents in the garbage bin

 

Tech help at the library

Call the library during open hours (Wed and Thurs 2:30 to 7:00 and Fri and Sat 10:00 to 2:30) to book an appointment.

 

February potluck

 

Supermarket Shopkeeper job

 

Supermarket cleaning job

 

February calendar courtesy of Silvie

 

Clinic notice

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Fire Safety presentation

 

Jan 30 Temporary road closure

 Hwy 28 is temp closed between Gold River and Campbell River approx 25 km east of Gold River 

With flooding Issues. 

Once road damage is assessed we can determine a time when we can re-open. 

I can speculate we should know more by 10am. 

Regards

Don Bachmier 

Road Manager

Mainroad North Island 

Invitation to Tahsis Literacy AGM

 

Adult Committee to support JCRs

Join us Monday morning to see what adult committee support you can give to the Tahsis JCRs Patrol.

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 26, 2026

Tahsis Seniors Centre

Looking forward to see you there.

Mayor’s report January 20

 The pool has been closed for up to four months to deal with ventilation and other issues, which have been leading to growth of mold within the building. An extended closure is necessary to deal with these issues which can constitute a health hazard. A new pool cover will be installed which will also help reduce excessive humidity and condensation within the structure.

Just a little public service announcement: with the cold weather, the wolves are back in town. Please dont leave your pets out at night, including penned. The owner should be present when letting it out and it should ideally be on a leash. In the last few years, Village dogs have been attacked and on at least one occasion, killed. A bear was also killed within the Village.

I would like to extend our sympathies to Councillor Moore and his family regarding the fire at their home, resulting in extensive damage. I had asked for the fire chief to produce a broad report on the multiple structure fires that have occurred within the Village in the last two years or so. It is included in this agenda.

Yesterday I met with our MLA, Anna Kindy, to advocate for improvement to the Head Bay Forest Service Road, which she has agreed to do once we provide her with further information. My goal is to secure a meeting directly with the Minister of Transportation to make the case for paving the road and its positive implications for economic development of our community. I was also advocating for renewed funding for the Island Coastal Economic Trust and believe that the MLA is willing to advocate for this. The Village of Tahsis has received grants from ICET in the past.

Village’s response to the proposed changes to the Salmon Allocation Policy