Monday, 29 November 2021
Saturday, 27 November 2021
Choking prevention lesson
We are holding a choking prevention lesson tomorrow (Sunday, November 28) at the Tahsis ambulance station - from 1-2pm.
Do you know what to do if you or a loved one is choking?
Education on choking prevention in infants, children & adults - how to apply the Heimlich maneuver.
Along with education on applying the Heimlich maneuver on your beloved pets.
Covid 19 protocols will be in place.
Thank you I look forward to seeing you , Virginia
Friday, 26 November 2021
Thursday, 25 November 2021
Heber River bridge closings
The Heber River bridge located 10 kms east of Gold River on highway 28 will be closed from 11am to 1pm on Saturday, November 27th and Sunday, November 28th.
Monday, 22 November 2021
ZOOM bingo link
Bingo cards are for sale at the hardware store today (Tuesday, November 23) until 2:00. ZOOM bingo is tonight. Simply click the ”Join the Zoom Meeting“ link below at 7:00. You shouldnt need the password or meeting ID.
Topic: ZOOM bingo
Time: Nov 23, 2021 07:00 PM Vancouver
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 722 9898 6365
Passcode: Bingo
Saturday, 20 November 2021
Thursday, 18 November 2021
Wednesday, 17 November 2021
ZOOM bingo returns
We're going have ZOOM bingo again. Tuesday, November 23 at 7:00. You'll need ZOOM installed on your computer. If you have a laptop go to zoom.us and click the orange button on the right that says Sign Up . It's Free. OR if you have a tablet, go to the app store to get it. If you have any troubles call me (6236) and I'll try to help you. On Tuesday afternoon I'll post the ZOOM link here on Tahsis Now. All you have to do is click that.
Cards will be at Tahsis Building Supply by 1:00 today (Wednesday, November 17). They cost $1 per card and we'll play 3 games so you decide how many you want to play. All the money from sales goes to the prizes so the more players, the better the prizes.
Monday, 15 November 2021
Saturday, 13 November 2021
Friday, 12 November 2021
Saturday, 6 November 2021
Friday, 5 November 2021
Wednesday, 3 November 2021
Free energy saving kit
Available for low and moderate income households
If you live in an income-qualified household, you could qualify for a free energy saving kit to help save you energy and make your home more comfortable all year-round.
Each kit includes simple, energy-saving products that you can install yourself. With this kit, you can seal up the drafts around your home, save on lighting costs, and reduce your home's water use too.
The kit contains:
- LED bulbs
- Weatherstripping to reduce drafts around windows and doors
- High efficiency showerheads
- Water-saving tap aerators
- LED night light
- Fridge and freezer thermometer
- Step-by-step instruction guide [PDF, 3.4 MB] to help you install each product
You'll also be able to customize your kit during the online application process, based on the specific needs of your home.
How to apply
- Check our income qualification table to see if you're eligible for a free energy saving kit. If your household meets the income eligibility, proceed to step two.
- Apply online for your free energy saving kit or call 1 800 BCHYDRO (1 800 224 9376) or 604 224 9376 if you live in the Lower Mainland between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday to Friday, and between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday.
- You'll need to provide:
- Your first and last name
- Your BC Hydro or City of New Westminster account number (found on your BC Hydro bill)
- The number of people living in your household
- Your household's total income
Renting your place?
Do you rent your home? You can apply for a free kit if the BC Hydro or New Westminster account is in your name.
Tuesday, 2 November 2021
Construction Phase of Connected Coast Project Officially Begins
November 1, 2021, 9:37 am
Strathcona Regional District
CAMPBELL RIVER - On October 29, joint venture partners Strathcona Regional District and CityWest, on behalf of their partners in the federal and provincial governments, were happy to announce that the construction phase of the Connected Coast project has officially begun.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us the importance of quality, high-speed Internet to learn, do business, stay healthy, access services and keep in touch with loved ones,” said Lisa Beare, Minister of Citizens’ Services for the Provincial government of B.C. “Through Connected Coast, people and businesses in remote and underserved communities along B.C.’s coast can stay connected and participate in economic opportunities — faster. We thank our partners, including the federal government, CityWest, Strathcona Regional District, Indigenous communities and local governments for helping to connect British Columbians to the opportunities they deserve.”
The commencement of the project was celebrated at an event in Campbell River, one of the future landing sites for the project.
The $45.4 million Connected Coast project, funded by the federal and provincial governments, is co-managed by CityWest and the Strathcona Regional District. It is an undersea cable project that will bring high-speed Internet accessibility to 139 rural and remoted coastal communities, including 48 Indigenous communities – representing 44 First Nations – along the BC coast from north of Prince Rupert, to Haida Gwaii, south to Vancouver, and around Vancouver Island.
“The start of construction is an exciting milestone for the Connected Coast Project,” said Brad Unger, chair, Strathcona Regional District Board. “Momentum is building. Rural and remote communities will soon have the same digital opportunities as urban centres. We are steps closer to benefiting from improved connectivity.”
Announced in 2018, the project’s agreements were finalized in early-2020, and shortly thereafter went through an extensive permitting and review process. The main contractor for the project, Baylink Networks, was announced in September 2020, and they quickly went to work procuring the necessary materials. CanPac Valour, the vessel that will be laying the undersea cable, is currently in Campbell River being outfitted for its long journey – she arrived in Canadian waters in mid-October.
“This event is the culmination of hard work for everyone involved in the Connected Coast project, from our funders to the project managers to the permitting team,” said Stefan Woloszyn, CEO of CityWest. “We’re thrilled that this project is officially launching, and we’re looking forward to seeing how this huge fibre-optic line will benefit the lives of the hundreds of thousands of people who live along its route.”
The subsea fibre cable will run over 3,400 kilometres along the coast of B.C., including a link to Haida Gwaii and all around Vancouver Island – one of the longest coastal subsea networks in the world. It will be laid in an environmentally-friendly manner on the ocean floor. The fibre itself, which is protected by steel-strength members and a tough outer sheath to ensure it’s not damaged, consists of glass strands about as thick as a strand of human hair. When it’s operational, hundreds of gigabits of data will stream through it every second.
The Connected Coast project will start deploying subsea fibre within the coming weeks. Further construction updates will be released as the project commences. Learn more about the Connected Coast project at: www.connectedcoast.ca
Media Contacts:
We would like to acknowledge this event was held on the unceded traditional territory of the Laich-kwil-tach people.
CityWest is proud to provide a superior customer experience to our customers across B.C., who subscribe to Internet, TV, and phone services. For more information on the company, please visit www.citywest.ca
Strathcona Regional District (SRD) is the government body providing services to over 44,000 residents within north central Vancouver Island, Discovery Islands and mainland area inlets, representing four electoral areas, a treaty First Nation and five member municipalities.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us the importance of quality, high-speed Internet to learn, do business, stay healthy, access services and keep in touch with loved ones,” said Lisa Beare, Minister of Citizens’ Services for the Provincial government of B.C. “Through Connected Coast, people and businesses in remote and underserved communities along B.C.’s coast can stay connected and participate in economic opportunities — faster. We thank our partners, including the federal government, CityWest, Strathcona Regional District, Indigenous communities and local governments for helping to connect British Columbians to the opportunities they deserve.”
The commencement of the project was celebrated at an event in Campbell River, one of the future landing sites for the project.
The $45.4 million Connected Coast project, funded by the federal and provincial governments, is co-managed by CityWest and the Strathcona Regional District. It is an undersea cable project that will bring high-speed Internet accessibility to 139 rural and remoted coastal communities, including 48 Indigenous communities – representing 44 First Nations – along the BC coast from north of Prince Rupert, to Haida Gwaii, south to Vancouver, and around Vancouver Island.
“The start of construction is an exciting milestone for the Connected Coast Project,” said Brad Unger, chair, Strathcona Regional District Board. “Momentum is building. Rural and remote communities will soon have the same digital opportunities as urban centres. We are steps closer to benefiting from improved connectivity.”
Announced in 2018, the project’s agreements were finalized in early-2020, and shortly thereafter went through an extensive permitting and review process. The main contractor for the project, Baylink Networks, was announced in September 2020, and they quickly went to work procuring the necessary materials. CanPac Valour, the vessel that will be laying the undersea cable, is currently in Campbell River being outfitted for its long journey – she arrived in Canadian waters in mid-October.
“This event is the culmination of hard work for everyone involved in the Connected Coast project, from our funders to the project managers to the permitting team,” said Stefan Woloszyn, CEO of CityWest. “We’re thrilled that this project is officially launching, and we’re looking forward to seeing how this huge fibre-optic line will benefit the lives of the hundreds of thousands of people who live along its route.”
The subsea fibre cable will run over 3,400 kilometres along the coast of B.C., including a link to Haida Gwaii and all around Vancouver Island – one of the longest coastal subsea networks in the world. It will be laid in an environmentally-friendly manner on the ocean floor. The fibre itself, which is protected by steel-strength members and a tough outer sheath to ensure it’s not damaged, consists of glass strands about as thick as a strand of human hair. When it’s operational, hundreds of gigabits of data will stream through it every second.
The Connected Coast project will start deploying subsea fibre within the coming weeks. Further construction updates will be released as the project commences. Learn more about the Connected Coast project at: www.connectedcoast.ca
Media Contacts:
- Ministry of Citizens’ Services, Government Communications and Public Engagement: 778-974-5825
- Renée LaBoucane – Manager, Strategic Initiatives at Strathcona Regional District: 250-830-6711 rlaboucane@srd.ca
- Chris Armstrong, VP of Sales & Marketing at CityWest: 250-624-1499 or 250-624-7006, chris.armstrong@cwct.ca.
We would like to acknowledge this event was held on the unceded traditional territory of the Laich-kwil-tach people.
CityWest is proud to provide a superior customer experience to our customers across B.C., who subscribe to Internet, TV, and phone services. For more information on the company, please visit www.citywest.ca
Strathcona Regional District (SRD) is the government body providing services to over 44,000 residents within north central Vancouver Island, Discovery Islands and mainland area inlets, representing four electoral areas, a treaty First Nation and five member municipalities.
Pumpkin carving winners
The Tahsis Lions Club sponsored a virtual pumpkin carving contest. The three winners are:
Emily C.
Harmony
Bran