Spring Fling Night Market

 

New pool schedule

 

Free dental clinic

Rural Business Advisor position to be filled

 

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Tahsis Days meeting

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Elk Bridge closures

 Highway 28 will be closed for two separate 1hr periods on Tuesday, April 25, from 9:00am to 10:00am and 2:00pm to 3:00pm. They will be placing the new bridge spans on the Elk River Bridge.

Living will presentation

 

Teacher job openings in Tahsis

 

Pop up Vital Signs Clinic

 

Highway holdups

 

Tahsis Fire Hall fully funded

  

News release

For immediate release

New investments from the Government of Canada support 45 local infrastructure projects across British Columbia

Colwood, British Columbia, April 17, 2023 — Today, Terry Beech, Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Burnaby North—Seymour, the Honourable Anne Kang, B.C. Minister of Municipal Affairs, and Councillor Jen Ford, President of the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM), announced a federal investment of more than $103.5 million to support 45 community infrastructure projects.

In Colwood, funding will go towards building a multi-use waterfront pathway along the Esquimalt Lagoon. Work will include natural infrastructure to safeguard the peninsula from sea-level rise and the restoration of riparian vegetation in the salt marsh. This will improve local habitats, support biodiversity, stabilize soils, and filter pollutants. The work will guide visitors thoughtfully through sensitive areas while protecting and enhancing important natural resources. In addition to encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle for residents of all ages and abilities, this project will also support climate action and clean initiatives that strengthen the local economy and build a resilient community.

Investments in Fraser Lake will help build new water lines along Carrier Crescent and Tunasa Drive. A new water line will provide a dedicated supply from the reservoir to improve safety of the community’s drinking water. As well, a new storm sewer will be installed to collect water from household sump pumps, and a new sidewalk will be constructed along Tunasa Drive. Once complete, the project will provide safe, clean water to the community for a healthier and better quality of life.

Other projects to receive funding include new fire halls, water and wastewater treatment plant upgrades, airport expansions, and bridge and road upgrades.

Empowering communities to determine how best to direct funds enables them to plan strategically for their present and future needs and will help ensure British Columbia remains among the best places in the world to live, work, and raise a family.

By investing in infrastructure, the Government of Canada is growing our country’s economy, building resilient communities, and improving the lives of Canadians.

Quick facts

• The Government of Canada is investing $103,565,997 in 45 projects across British Columbia.

• The Government of Canada’s funding comes from the third application-based intake of the Strategic Priorities Fund stream of the Canada Community-Building Fund, formerly known as the federal Gas Tax Fund.

• The Canada Community-Building Fund is a permanent source of funding provided twice- a-year to provinces and territories, who in turn deliver this funding to local governments for local infrastructure priorities.

• In B.C., the Canada Community-Building Fund is administered by UBCM.

• The Canada Community-Building Fund delivers more than $2 billion every year to 3,600

communities across the country. In recent years the funding has supported

approximately 4,000 projects each year.

• The Canada Community-Building Fund has 19 project eligibility categories, including

capacity building, sport infrastructure, and broadband connectivity.

• Infrastructure Canada, which distributes this funding, helps address complex challenges that Canadians face every day—ranging from the rapid growth of our cities, to climate change, and environmental threats to our water and land.

 “As British Columbia continues to grow and welcome newcomers, communities face increasing

demands for services and infrastructure. This is why our government is supporting projects like

 road development and wastewater management. We’re ensuring that British Columbians have

 access to these essential services and amenities that they can rely on within their communities.”

Villag of Tahsis   Tahsis Fire Hall Relocation      $1,892,675

                                                                     

Bingo Sunday

 

Cougar Annie show

 

RUN WYLD fundraiser

 Hello Run WYLD Donors! 

I wanted to share a couple updates and let you know what's been happening in the world of Run WYLD.. 

In 2022, I ran from Gold River to Strathcona Park Lodge to continue raising funds and awareness around decreasing barriers for youth in accessing wilderness programs. This year, I’m excited (and nervous) to announce that my dear friend Laura Weston and I will be running the Tree to Sea Drive that connects Gold River to Tahsis for this year’s Run WYLD Scholarship Project event on June 4th. 

This route was a fitting choice as all funds raised for Run WYLD directly support youth from these two communities, along with Zeballos and Kyuquot in accessing wilderness based programming at Strathcona Park Lodge.  

To date, the Run WYLD Project has raised over $10,000 and sent 8 youth to camp. Big thanks to everyone who has connected with this project and donated. It truly would not be possible without each of you. 

If you are interested to continue following the Run WYLD Project, you can find more information at the link below. If you'd like to continue to donate and support in making these experiences possible for youth in remote communities you can do this through the link below. 

https://strathconaparklodge.com/youth-programs/run-wyld-scholarship/

I run because I believe that time spent in nature has a true impact. I run because exploring your own resilience and witnessing it in others is the purest form of magic. I run because all youth deserve to experience these moments.

This run will forever be dedicated to the wildly resilient, daring, creative, authentic youth. 

Stay tuned for the Run WYLD Documentary created by Far North Visuals - https://farnorthvisuals.ca/

P.S.- The 2023 running route has some substantial fundraising history, if you haven’t heard of the Great Walk go check it out.

Thank you! 
Sophie O'Brien

The unveiling of the Totem Pole at the Tahsis Coast Guard Station.

Easter Sunday at Esperanza

 

Anyone wishing to go... please call Diane at 250-266-1284 at Esperanza or email them at office k@esperanza.ca. They will be sending a boat to the Tahsis dock for 9am...and there will be an Easter service and luncheon. Everyone is welcome.

Easter weekend hours

 

Easter activity