Tuesday, 30 April 2024

Broomweed brigade

Paige Sawyer wrote:

 Do you hate broom weed?

Does the sight of those wee yellow flowers send shivers down your spine?
This Sunday (May 5th) come out and help cut down broom before it goes to seed.
This is an unorganized event - in that I do not have any food or supplies to offer, nor any starting point or direction - just good Ol’ community involvement for self starting individuals with a disdain for Broom.
How will we dispose of this nasty weed you ask?
If you are working in a certain area, accumulate cull into a tidy pile, snap me a pic of pile and location and Public Works will come around to pick up and dispose of accordingly.
Please refrain from trespassing on private property unless you have owners permission.



May community calendar

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Tahsis employment opportunities

 


Tahsis Fish Processing opening day

 Opening May 17th.






Monday, 29 April 2024

Pottery club meeting

 Please email me at olson.stephanie2009@gmail.com if you will attend so I can gauge interest. Thanks.



Mainroad update

 Update from Mainroad April 29, 2024.

From: MNI-RF-GoldRiver <MNI-RF-GoldRiver@mainroad.ca>
Sent: Monday, April 29, 2024 7:28 AM
To: Mark Tatchell <MTatchell@villageoftahsis.com>
Cc: Reception Account <Reception@villageoftahsis.com>
Subject: Tahsis Road

 

Good morning Mark,

 

The grader is down and we are waiting for parts to arrive. As soon as they are in we will be up and grading again!!!

 

Thank-you.

 

Julie Brown
Road Foreman

Mainroad North Island

GoldRiver

Cell-778-348-2586

Office-250-283-2298

www.mainroad.ca

Friday, 26 April 2024

Tahsis Wastewater System Upgrade Project

 This project begins on May 6th with Berry & Vale, the general contractor, mobilizing equipment and materials. 

 

Project scope is:

 

  • Installation of approximately 835 metres of sewer force main and gravity main;
  • Lift station upgrades related to system realignment;
  • Upgrades to south wastewater treatment plant including:
  • Repairing corroded equipment/infrastructure;
  • Installation of new plant safety equipment and walkways;
  • Replacement of return activated sludge trough;
  • Upgrades to building (roof, fencing, yard);
  • Replacement of HVAC components;
  • Installation of a new back up generator;
  • Installation of submersible pumps; and
  • Decommissioning of North wastewater treatment plant.

 

The pre-construction report, which includes a project description, is attached

 

During periods of forcemain construction along Head Bay Road and South Maquinna Drive, single lane traffic control may be implemented.  The contractor has an approved traffic management plan. 

 

The project locations are shown below:




 

 

 

 

 

 


Great article on Tahsis' clean up day

Resilience-building and Waste Diversion Go Hand-in-Hand in the Village of Tahsis

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Tahsis, BC -- Mid-April, Tahsis experienced a wonderful collaboration between Captain Meares School, Comox Strathcona Waste Management (CSWM), Ocean Legacy, and the Village of Tahsis in an event aimed at fostering resilience and waste diversion within the community.

Tahsis Waste Days brought together over 50 enthusiastic individuals, including students, community members, and representatives from various organizations, to participate in a series of initiatives.

“One of the highlights of the event was the Repair Cafe, where more than 30 items were brought in for repair, with over half of them successfully fixed. This not only extended the lifespan of these items but also promoted the culture of repair and reuse,” explains Tina Willard-Stepan, CSWM Educator.” The sense of community spirit was demonstrated throughout the event, with the Seniors Centre generously providing lunch for volunteers, participation by students from Captain Meares School and other residents within the community.”

As well, a clothing swap attracted people of all ages, redistributing hundreds of articles of clothing and reducing the demand for new garments. The emphasis on sustainability was further amplified by a beach cleanup led by a dedicated grade 12 student from Captain Meares School, resulting in the removal of 10 cubic meters of metal and other debris from the shoreline. 

All recyclable items collected during the event will be processed through the CSWM recycling depot and the Ocean Legacy program, ensuring responsible disposal for all materials. Since 2022, CSWM has partnered with Ocean Legacy to recycle over 12 tonnes of material from shoreline cleanup efforts and legacy equipment from the marine sector, providing essential infrastructure to divert these plastic resources from the landfill and reduce oceanic pollution.

Building on the momentum, students from the middle and senior classes volunteered the following day to support the Village of Tahsis in refreshing the Free Store. This makeover involved painting, decorating, and stocking the store with new items, enhancing its appeal and accessibility to the community. Residents are invited to come down and check out the refreshed store. 

Tahsis Waste Days shows the power of collaboration and grassroots efforts in promoting sustainability and resilience. By coming together to address waste management challenges, Tahsis is setting a shining example for communities everywhere.

The CSWM is proud to support community groups in their efforts to build skills and reduce waste through repair. To learn about organizing, volunteering or participating in a repair café in your community, or for more information visit: https://www.cswm.ca/education/repair-cafes 

To learn more about CSWM and events in your area visit: www.cswm.ca 

Comox Strathcona Waste Management provides waste management services to communities in the Comox Valley and Strathcona regional districts, with a focus on waste diversion and responsible end of life management for residual waste.

                                                     

Media Contact: 

Vivian Schau
Senior Manager of CSWM Services

250-334-6025   

Tuesday, 23 April 2024

Pottery workshop

 Anita from Island Clayworks wrote:

We recently took Island Clayworks on the road to Tahsis, a small community north west of Gold River. Captain Meares school has only 28 kids and we did 3 workshops with the school and 2 workshops with the community over two days.
This little school has their own pottery wheel and a kiln! I was so happy to see such engaged, polite kids and the residents were happy to have something new to learn.
Neil did some training on kiln loading and firing and we will go back soon to do a glazing workshop with them.
Tahsis is a cool place, it has its history and time has been a little unkind to some of the houses.
Yet, renovations are happening, new business opportunities are to be had and there is a charm to this beautiful spot right in the Tahsis inlet, where the ocean is literally at your front door.
Tahsis is home to the Mowachaht Muchalaht First Nation.

















Community Consultation page

 A Community Consultation page has been added to the Village website.  This page will be the source of information when community consultation is undertaken for capital projects and other Village initiatives.  Currently, community consultation is underway on accessibility and structural improvements to the Tahsis Tourist Information Centre and Museum. 

 

Community Consultations - Village of Tahsis

Monday, 22 April 2024

Sunday, 21 April 2024

 


Brenda’s response to the candidate questions

 














1. What made you decide to run in this election?

At the core of my decision is my confidence that I would be an asset on council and the sentiment that "democracy is not a spectator sport". 
This May marks 20 years that I have been a member of this community and I absolutely love it here.  I have followed the local Tahsis politics for years but have become even more engaged in the last few years.  Life with my medically complex son has led me to advocacy work in disability & accessibility which has led to me advocating to the Village of Tahsis for consultation on capital projects to ensure that all projects are informed by universal design principles and human centred design.  More recently I was appointed as a member (volunteer role) of the newly formed Strathcona Regional District - Accessibility & Inclusion Advisory Committee as the Tahsis representative which has brought me into a closer working relationship with the Village of Tahsis.  Like many others here in Tahsis, I have felt frustrated by the lack of adequate consultation and communication, leading to projects that have neglected to consider the human impacts the project would have. 
I see a path forward and I would love the opportunity to work for and with the community to move us through the current challenges to a brighter future where the perspectives of residents and property owners are valued in planning processes.  

2. What part of your background (experience, education, skills etc.) would make you a good councillor?

I worked in tourism in small towns for most of my life until recently.  This has included hosting guests in Tahsis when I operated an Airbnb here, working at marinas, on a dive charter yacht, at fishing resorts, and at several ski hills and backcountry lodges over the years.  I see some simple yet key needs in our village that would provide a better experience for visitors while also enhancing our quality of life as community members.  
For the 10 years just previous to my son being born, I was a part owner and on the management team of a huge, off grid backcountry ski lodge with 65 people housed every night.  Over the years there, I did everything from scheduling, ordering, and human resources, to satellite internet network management, safety management, heavy equipment operating, and beyond.  This experience, along with my 20 years in Tahsis, gives me a unique understanding of both the challenges and possible solutions faced by a small remote village like ours.  
More recently, in my advocacy work, I have successfully collaborated with all levels of government (municipal, provincial and federal) to open the door to consultation and engagement with end users. I sit on both a provincial and federal government advisory committee whose work it is to directly advise the ministerial policy teams and the ministers themselves. Annually, I present to the provincial Select Standing Committee on Finance and this year I was invited to present to the federal Senate.   I am the Founder and President of a provincial non profit that has successfully lobbied for policy changes and investments and has given a voice to thousands of families like mine across BC.  We are proud to have successfully forced a review of the whole system of support, across several ministries, which is now underway.  I am also involved with several other non profits as a member of their leadership teams and networks.  Through all of this, I have learned how to work with government and policy makers collaboratively while also being assertive, bold and insistent.  Most of all I have learned how to appropriately represent the voices of the families that I advocate with and for.  
I believe that my 20 years in Tahsis are also an asset. I have been around long enough to know a majority of the residents and I have witnessed some of its recent history.  When I first moved here I watched the barges heading down the inlet with the last pieces of the mill machinery and felt the collective sorrow of the residents who had found their livelihood at the mill. In those early days of my time here, I worked at the Spar Tree, Westview Marina and at the Recreation Centre as a lifeguard so I also have that frame of experience.

I know that policies & plans in all realms of society benefit from being directly influenced by diverse voices which is why my work with government is always focussed on getting more voices heard through engagement.  And I can proudly say that I have a very successful track record of inspiring the government to create avenues for consultation.  
In summary, I believe that I have the passion, communication skills, relational approach, direct experience working with all levels of government and community members to be able to work collaboratively towards a healthy and sustainable future for Tahsis.  


3. What is the most important issue facing Tahsis and what would you do to address it?

I believe that we need to address some foundational issues that have come to light in the last few years as the Village has been ambitiously embarking on several capital projects. Communication with residents and property owners needs to improve. We would all benefit if the Village had a communication strategy that was integrated into day to day operations. Along similar lines, consultation processes need to be authentic, thoughtful and embedded in the Village's approach to all major projects and in other areas of policy and practice.  
I will continue to press forward with advocacy with a goal of having a Communication Strategy and a Consultation Process that is informed by community voices and creates avenues for dialogue. This can and should be done in a way that creates efficiencies for the Village and empowers residents and property owners.  Transparency and accountability would also be enhanced through these plans.

Our remoteness in Tahsis could be seen as an 'issue' but it is actually the road that is the issue. The situation seems to improve when we raise our collective voices but we shouldn't need to constantly spend energy in this area.  We need a long term system of accountability that allows for simple processes to report quality issues and hold the contractors accountable, coupled with provincial commitments to funding that is adequate and indexed to inflation.  We also need to address the need for transportation for those that do not drive. I understand this is actively being looked at but we may need to proactively engage to keep the process moving forward.. I also hear calls for dependable trucking solutions for businesses to grow and thrive.  There are solutions and we have a dedicated Economic Development team that can move this forward.  I'd add that we need to also address child care needs in the Village as I understand that we lost a teacher last year due to unmet child care needs.  This may not be front of mind for many Villagers but it is foundational to growth and stability for our community.

4. Any other thoughts you'd like to say.
I want to see our community flourish and be sustainable in all ways and I am confident that I can work collaboratively with both the community at large, the Village administration and the elected mayor and council to move us towards a bright future. It is great to see so many capital projects funded and moving forward as we have years of infrastructure neglect to catch up on.  But we really need to be thoughtful, strategic and collaborative.  To do that we need to build this future together.

Saturday, 20 April 2024

Cheryl’s answers to the candidate questions





















Question 1. What made me want to run in this civic election?

 Hello everyone my name is Cheryl O'Donnell and the reasons I felt I should run for council are- the level of dissatisfaction I personally feel has been echoed throughout all levels of people living in this small jewel of a community, I truly believe that if council and community work together we can be amazing.

Question 2. What  part of my background, skills or education would be a benefit to this community as a councillor?

 My background has been mostly in the public service area, my family has always been very active in many civic groups, I have always enjoyed working with and around the public and I have a very gitter done attitude!

Question 3. What is the most import issues facing the people in Tahsis?

Having worked for 8 yrs at the Westview Marina and living in Tahsis for the last 5 I think there are multiple issues facing the citizens here, the state of our only access in and out of Tahsis, public safety, increase in the tourism industry, localized job market ( or lack thereof) and many more issues, it's very hard to focus on only 1 issue as most incorporated another problem but I would like to meet these problems head on and see if we truly work together great things will happen! We may be small but we can be mighty if we are united! Thanks to all who read this. Authorized by Cheryl O'Donnell 

Friday, 19 April 2024

Wills and Estates session

 





The Senior's Society is holding a session on wills and estates and topics to do with them on May 10. We have a lawyer and a banker and possibly an accountant from the Royal Bank coming out to explain and guide those interested in how to properly set up a will and an estate.
We would like to know how many people are interested so as to give our guests a fairly accurate head count. Please respond to ruthrussell@gmail.com This is for anyone in Tahsis not just seniors, but seniors will be given priority if there is a large number of people interested.
More details will be posted in a few days.

Ryan’s answers to candidate questions

 


































1. What made you decide to run in this election?

I am a firm believer that in a small community especially, if you have the ability to contribute you should.  Be that as a volunteer, a positive influence, or in this case as a councilor.  I have a unique background and acquired skills, that I feel would benefit the community.  

2. What part of your background (experience, education, skills etc.) would make you a good councillor?

I was raised in a household centered around Municipal Government.  My father was a small town CAO, and school board CAO most of my young life.  We relocated often, and I've seen many times what it takes to attract families, and how difficult it is for those families to integrate into a new small community. I was a young father, and have lived through most of the struggles that any young family encounters.  Most of my adult life I have been self employed.  I have worked on and planned large projects, interacting with government agencies and corporations, in planning stages, shipping and logistics, and employed at my peak 6 staff in addition to myself.  I have also lived from both ends of the financial spectrum, from thriving, to nearly bankrupt and when i was very young homeless.  And throughout this I have witnessed first hand the effects mental health can have on our lives, the difficulties in accessing help when needed, and the struggles within a household that it brings,  
Since I've moved here I'm volunteered everywhere I have been fit, Hosted classes with the school free of charge, Hosted classes for the literacy society at cost. Joined the Fire Department, and the PAC.   I am working to better the community, and I'll continue to no matter how the ballots come in May

3. What is the most important issue facing Tahsis and what would you do to address it?

One doesn't need to look hard to see glaring issues within the village.  There is a nearly complete disconnect in communication between the village and the residents.  Information is not nearly as forthcoming as it should be, the public is not conducted as it should, and the information that is there is not as easily accessible as it could be.  Whether this is due to choices made within the Village staff and counsel, or a product of the past experiences and the response of the residents, is an ongoing public argument.  I see it as a combination of both.  There is an obvious division here, distrust, hurt, and even hatred, and so much of that could be solved with open communication.  We don't need to figure out how to ignore the conflict, we need to find a way to use the conflict to initiate conversations.
To extend that, seclusion and weather bring mental health issues are much more prevalent here and it is a crisis everywhere.  We have a lack of support, and a lack of outlets to ensure positive mental health, and without that, it is nearly impossible to have any sense of community, or a feeling of support.   
We have a lack of resources we can draw from.  We need to harness what we have, encourage business, tourism, and attract families that would like to make this a long term home.  Our school, and the longevity of our village depend on it.    This means finding new creative ways for businesses to plant roots, with our small population most conventional businesses would struggle.  We need businesses with global clientele, that could thrive remotely, creating jobs that don't depend on our neighbors to make ends meet.  This means looking to the future.  Commercial rental properties, making shipping much more accessible, and as the community grows finding ways to better establish access to food and supplies.  As property values rise, the attractiveness of our community and its low cost living is lost in the added expenditure of basic needs, a day trip to get groceries and the related fuel cost begins to negate the savings on property.
Everything I've mentioned takes time and patience though.  Its taken many years to get here,  it won't be fixed overnight.

4. Any other thoughts you'd like to say.

I hope that everyone who truly cares takes the time and puts in an honest effort to meet the candidates, learn what they truly feel, and make an informed vote.  No matter the outcome kof the election, this village, and our future depends on a community coming together. 

Thursday, 18 April 2024

Candidate Rhodes’ response to questions

 I have asked all 6 candidates running for councillor to answer some questions so voters can know them better. Krystal replied first. Others will follow as they come in.


































1. What made you decide to run in this election?

I decided to run for municipal council to be more informed about issues facing our community. As a community health worker who clients are elderly residents, I was asked by many people to put my name forward to stand as a candidate for council.

2. What part of your background would make you a good councillor?

Having invested five years in the village of Tahsis as a property owner and small business accommodation provider I believe in the future of tourism. I have learned to work with a variety of people by hosting visitors and understand professionalism by working in health care.

3. What is the most important issue facing Tahsis and what would you do to address it?

The most important issue about life in our remote community is mental health and safety. If elected I will work to build a positive relationship with our local first responders and the RCMP. 

4. Other thoughts?
My name is Krystal Rhodes like the village of Tahsis and I’m a work in progress.
Your votes of confidence will help to improve and uplift our town .
Submitted respectfully,
Krystal Rhodes 😄

Floor hockey with the RCMP

 








FLOOR HOCKEY WITH THE RCMP! Monday April 22 @3:30pm at the school gymnasium. Everyone Welcome!

Saturday, 13 April 2024

Vigil

 Tahsis Community Vigil for the Family of Allan Duarte Da Rosa

Dear Community Members,
We invite you all to join us in a vigil to express our support and love for the family of Allan Duarte Da Rosa. Over the past week, many of us have been deeply concerned for Allan, a visiting kayaker, who did not return from his journey on the waters of our community of Tahsis. This is a time for us to come together and offer our collective compassion and strength to Allan's loved ones, who have journeyed to our community, during this profoundly difficult time.
Date: Sunday, April 14, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Westbay Beach at the water's edge.
Please join us as we stand together in solidarity, extending our heartfelt condolences and ensuring Allan's family knows they are not alone. This vigil will be a moment for reflection, connection, and support, embodying the spirit of our community in times of need.
In our thoughts and prayers.


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