ZOOM bingo

 Tonight, December 28 is ZOOM Bingo with Santa. 7:00 pm.

Cards are on sale at Tahsis Building Supply til mid afternoon. $1 per card. All sales go to prizes Here is the link to join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79321313773?pwd=TWs4RkIvSWFwdE1XT1A4KzFSV3NKZz09 if you have trouble getting in, phone me 6236.

A Christmas surprise

 This floating bunkhouse has been docked in the Tahsis inlet for abut a year and a half. Today it began to sink. The Coast Guard has been notified. (Thanks to Taylors for the photos)

 

Grocery store holiday hours

 The Tahsis Supermarket will close early on December 24th (4:00) and remain closed December 25, 26 and 27. The cafe is closed now and will reopen on December 28

Vaccinations in Tahsis

 

Christmas Light Parade

 

Rec centre holiday break

 

Library holiday hours

 

ZOOM bingo with Santa

 

By December 28 you will have eaten too many turkey leftovers and watched too many holiday movies. Your company will be gone or out of conversation. You’ll need something different. Consider playing ZOOM bingo with Santa. Tuesday, December 28, 7:00. the ZOOM link will be posted here a day before. Cards are for sale at the Tahsis Building Supply. $1 each card, well play three games. All sales go to prizes.

January health centre schedule

 

Santa Claus came to town

 Lions sponsored Santa’s ride around town and gave everyone a bag of candy,

Cardiac Climb was too slippery so Santa rode with the fire chief.

For something new, Lions sponsored a door decorating contest won by Misty M. and Graham R.

Thanks to Lauren and Virginia for photos. 

Pool closed

 

 

Hamper delivery costs

 The Knights of Columbus provide 49 Christmas food hampers to households in Tahsis who qualify. The cost of transportation of those hampers is $400 which must be raised locally.

If you'd like to contribute to help cover this cost, you can drop off cash at the Tahsis Building Centre or email money to farmeveryfoot@gmail.com This can be done anytime before December 21 when the hampers arrive.

Volunteers will be needed on the 21st to help deliver the hampers to houses.

Pool closed

 

Holiday door decor contest

 

Forest Crystals

 

For a truly Tahsis Christmas gift, check out forestcrystals.com

Crystals, clusters and jewelry.

Senior Centre AGM

 Tahsis Seniors

We will be holding our AGM on Thurs. Dec. 9 at 7 PM at the Senior's Centre. Memberships will be on sale before the vote. Please consider joining the Executive. Positions are President, Vice-President, Secretary/Treasurer and 3 members-at-large.

Coffee or tea and soft drinks will be available for $1.00. Masks required. Social distancing is in effect.

We need your support so please join us.

Thank you

Ruth Russell

Sally's taking a break

 Message from Sally's Grill - December 3

We are closing for the winter. We are open for dinner tonight but limited stock. Christmas parties and get togethers still open, just give me a call.

We would appreciate it if those who have accounts owing could come in and see us,

Thank you to those who have supported us all year,

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy new year!

Community Tree lighting

(Writing and photos from Lauren)

An old tradition in a new way! Our community Christmas tree lighting, sponsored by the Tahsis Lions Club, has been a bit of a roller coaster since having to “retire” our original community Christmas tree a couple years ago. They tried a new tree the following year but the lights got trashed in the winter storms & last year they weren’t able to make it happen at all for multiple reasons. But this year it is BACK & it was worth the wait! They didn’t light up one tree, they lit up NINE of them! It wasn’t the usual gathering with hotdogs, hot chocolate, & a bonfire this year but half a dozen of us braved the rain to watch the lights come on! 😀 HUGE thank you to the Lions Club for purchasing the new lights & the many hours they spent decorating the trees (also sometimes in the rain).

December events

 Lauren has made this great calendar with all the reminders in one spot. Thanks to TLS for financing it.

December health centre schedule

 

TLS Wreath making

 This event is a winner for so many reasons.

•  It's free. 
• You end up with a decoration that would cost a bundle at the florist.
• It's easy with a bunch of helpers to assist.
• The organizers go out and collect lots of a variety of greenery.
  
  You can make a wreath or a centerpiece or a swag. (Directions below). If you don't have all the items on the supply list, come anyway. We'll share.

Here is a video which tells how easy it is to make a greenery swag.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIizSHDA8wA

Free bowling for kids

 

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 

Tahsis Lions Club Christmas events

December pool schedule

 

Christmas Light Parade

Plenty of time to buy your lights and get them hooked up.

Pool closure

 

 

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. 

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

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/72298986365...

Meeting ID: 722 9898 6365

Passcode: Bingo

VIRL financial literacy series #4 and last

 

Temporary change in recycling

 

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.

Event at the Rec Centre

 

Christmas Bazaar 2021

 

VIRL financial security series #3

 

Remembrance Day ceremony

 Tahsis had a modified but well attended ceremony. (Photos by Lauren R.)

VIRL financial literacy series #2

 

 

VIRL financial literacy series #1

 

Remembrance Day ceremony

 

Daylight savings ends this weekend

 Turn your clocks back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday.

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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

Check our table to see if you meet the income requirements

Apply now

  

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:
 

• 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