New landfill hours - Mondays added

 

Senior Centre Workshop

 

Senior Society will do income taxes for free

 Message from Ruth Russell -

We are now ready to do your income tax.

Please note only simple returns can be done by the Canada Revenue Volunteer Income Tax Program.

I will take appointments for the followings times.

Monday to Friday 8:30 am till 9:45 am & 4:30 pm till 6:00 pm

Saturday 10:00 am till 12:00 pm

If needed

Sunday 11:00 am till 1:00 pm

If these times don't work for you please call and you can drop off your return and I will complete it within 2 days of dropping it off.

This will be till the middle of April.

After that date we will set up appointments as needed.

Please call 250-202-5883.

Snow warning Friday, March 21

 

Coal Creek closed this Saturday

 This week the cafe is OPEN Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8am-3pm

We will be CLOSED on Saturday. This week only.

Happy March break!

Spring break events at the rec centre

 

Spring break activities at the library

 

Alpine Drive closure

 Title: March 18th 2025 Alpine View Road Closure

Source: Strathcona Regional District

DESCRIPTION

6:30am to 6:30pm March 18th 2025

The detour route will direct traffic to N. Maquinna Drive via Quadra Street or Rogers Street. 

Alpine View Road will be temporarily closed to vehicle and pedestrian through-traffic between Quadra Street and Rogers Street while construction is underway. The purpose of this closure is to connect utility services to the new Fire Hall Building. Residents of Alpine View Road will have access to driveways during the road closure, with the exception of the properties directly adjacent to the work zones. These properties will have restricted driveway access for the duration of the closure. It is requested that those residents park street side away from the work zones for the times listed above. 

Plan any travelling in advance and expect traffic congestion and delays. 

If you would like any further details please contact Nora Hudson, Project Manager for Makon Projects 778-744-3537

This alert will remain in effect until the road re-opens but is expected to end 6:30pm March 18th 2025. If work does not proceed on the above date, an updated notice will be issued.

Restrictions on bridge to dump

 Village crews observed yesterday at least two failed 8” x 10” timber ties on the Perry Bros Bridge which traverses the Tahsis River on the road leading to the Comox Strathcona Waste Management (CSWM) Tahsis landfill.  As a result, there is movement of the steel braces and girder assembly when heavy equipment is crossing the bridge.  This was experienced when the Village loader crossed the bridge yesterday.

 

As precaution, we strongly recommend that no tandem axle vehicles and trailers use the bridge until the Village’s structural engineers conduct a condition assessment. 

 

We are communicating this advice to crews on the ground today, but we ask for your assistance to ensure that your staff, contractors and sub-contractors are immediately advised.  We are considering other risk mitigation measures which will be communicated as soon as possible. We believe the bridge remains safe for use by light duty vehicles. 

 

We understand this directive may impact access to the landfill tomorrow.  We will discuss with CSWM other options if it appears the bridge closure will remain in effect for a significant period of time.

 

Haiku Contest

 

Flower planters needed

 The LOP (Love our Planters) group is losing one gardener and taking on at least seven more flower boxes this summer. Would you be willing to take over a box or two? All that means is you weed the bed in the spring, plant the flowers purchased in bulk, and tidy up the box in the fall. No cost to you and minimal time required. Email me at olson.stephanie2009@gmail.com if you can help.

Memory and Aging Workshop - Evening version

 

Seniors raffle

 

Snow on road

 Message from the village office -

Mainroad North Island advises that as of 8:00 pm there is a heavy snowfall on the Head Bay road.

First Nation on Vancouver Island alarmed over fish farm firm's ship that hit a rock

 

The ‘Namgis First Nation on Vancouver Island says it wants a “thorough investigation” into a shipping accident involving a vessel owned by a fish farming company that required help from the Canadian Coast Guard. 

The First Nation says the vessel known as the Ronja Islander, owned by fish farming company Grieg Seafood, hit a rock and began taking on water Saturday evening in Tahsis Inlet. 

‘Namgis councillor Ernest Alfred says the First Nation learned of the incident from people who heard the ship’s distress call, leading to concerns that the crew planned on dropping equipment or “gear” into the water. 

Alfred says the First Nation was “patiently waiting” for the company to make a statement on what happened to the vessel, and he says it highlights the ‘Namgis’ long-standing concerns over open-net fish farming industry practices. 

A statement from the Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre in Victoria says it received a call for assistance from a vessel that had “gone aground and was taking on water” on Saturday evening, and the Canadian Coast Guard sent a boat to help and escorted the distressed vessel to nearby Gold River on Vancouver Island. 

The Transportation Safety Board says it was “made aware of the incident” and it is still gathering information on what happened, and Grieg Seafood did not immediately respond to a request for comment. 

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 9, 2025. 

Darryl Greer, The Canadian Press

DST begins this Sunday

 

Smoke Alarm Campaign

 

March community calendar thanks to Silvie

 

Tech help at the library

 Call the library 250-934-6621 to book a time.

CBC interview about new marina

 CBC interview with mayor about new marina.

On The Island with Gregor Craigie: A remote community on north Vancouver Island is getting an investment to build a new public dock.
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-48-on-the-island/clip/16130881-a-remote-community-north-vancouver-island-getting-investment

New Social Worker at the Tahsis Health Centre

Seniors’ March potluck

 

  

 

 

Tahsis Marine Gateway Strengthens Tourism and Economic Resilience       Strategic $1.3M infrastructure investment will establish a public marina, grow eco-tourism opportunities, and strengthen climate resiliency in Nootka Sound.     Mowachaht/Muchalaht Traditional Territory, Tahsis, BC, February 25, 2025– The Village of Tahsis announces a major initiative to expand its marine transportation infrastructure. This is the second phase of the Tahsis Marine Gateway project, establishing a new public marina through an investment with Island Coastal Economic Trust. The new public marina will feature 10-12 public slips, and dedicated spaces for essential services including the Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation, RCMP, and Fisheries and Oceans Canada. The new marina is expected to spur new business startups, support tourism growth, and enhance emergency response capacity. The project, which was highlighted as a priority in Tahsis’ 2020 Official Community Plan, has received widespread community support from residents and Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation. Both communities are committed to growing eco-tourism across Nootka Sound and Esperanza Inlet. The new marina will provide vital access to develop the local economy. It will be the only publicly owned wharf in the area, as the village was forced to decommission the previous municipal dock due to extensive fire damage and severe deterioration. The new facility will be resilient to climate emergencies, implementing a steel and concrete construction that will withstand projected sea level rise through 2100 and potential fire activity. Upon completion, it is expected that existing businesses, including Shorebird Expeditions Water Taxi and Coal Creek Roasters and Café will expand. New opportunities include kayak rentals, retail stores, and ice or cold storage. This marina project is phase two of the larger Tahsis Marine Gateway project. Phase one will focus on replacing the public boat launch, while phase three will support the development of a permanent seaplane and large vessel dock. This initiative highlights the critical role small craft harbours play in coastal communities. The Government of Canada recently announced a 3-year $463.3 million dollar investment for repair and maintenance of small craft harbours, including 13 on Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands, and Sunshine Coast. Island Coastal Economic Trust is partnering with the Village of Tahsis into their Marine Tourism Gateway project through the Capital and Innovation Program. The Trust will invest $200,000 into the initiative for its Transportation and Logistics impact focus. The project will welcome a total new investment of $1.3 million into the region.

School division consultation

 

Community Garden sign up and AGM

 

Street closures

 

Family Day BBQ

 

Invitation to Farmer’s Market

 

Valentine’s Day Chinese dinner

 

Memory and Aging workshop

 

Coal Creek reopens Wednesday, February 5

 Opening again tomorrow Wednesday, February 5

Fresh buns and bread, coffee on, 8am

Hours and days of operation will be as per usual Wednesday- Saturday 8am-3pm

Looking forward to it!

Free bowling Friday

 

Rock Painting at the library

 

School meals calendar

 

Happy anniversary E4F

 

This month marks the second anniversary of the Empties for Food program in Tahsis. This is a project where the Loaves and Fishes food bank collects refundables to help fund their giving and Tahsis residents have participated big time. The average winter month is 4 megabags full. A full bag contains approximately $200 worth of refundables. Loaves and Fishes can convert every dollar given into $5 of food so that’s so that’s an average of $4000 a month. In the summer, the norm is 7 bags a month.

The bin and bags are located on North Maquinna very near the intersection with Cook. Just past the free store/compost/recycling bins.

You’ve paid a deposit on most beverage containers. Someone should get that deposit back. Check here for the complete list. https://www.return-it.ca/beverage/products/

February community calendar - Thanks Silvie

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Tech help Feb. 7

 Matthew is here to help next Friday. Call 250-934-6621 to book an appointment

Recommendation for new hair cutter in town

 If you’re looking for a haircut, look no further than Patricia. She just cut my 4 boys hair tonight in my home and did an awesome job! To get a hold of her you have to phone her husband David at +1 (250) 203-9787

Road condition warning

Mainroad advises this morning that the Head Bay Forest Service road is very frozen and will be for some time. As rain continues, the ice will rise making the road surface very slippery. Crews will be sanding and using ice blades to maintain the surface, but it will be winter driving conditions and drivers must take extra care and slow down.

New Tahsis Literacy Executive

 The TLS AGM was great and congratulations and a big thank you to the newly elected Board of Directors.

President - Elsie Horvath

Vice President- Kim Anderson

Treasurer- Glenda Hadley

Secretary- Stephanie Olson

Directors: Cheryl Northcott, Sarah Fowler and Tori Mathews

Thank you for your dedication and commitment to literacy in our community.

As always, if any community members have a skill, talent or interesting hobby you would like to share with others, please contact Harmony Jean and we can discuss how to make this happen! You can be paid for your time. Let’s work together to make our community even more vibrant and engaging. Knowledge is power and learning is lifelong.

Bingo on Sunday

 

Federal government invests in improved flood protection in the Village of Tahsis

From: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada

News release

Tahsis, British Columbia, January 28, 2025 — Improvements to flood protection infrastructure will help the Village of Tahsis become more resilient to riverbank and coastal floods after a combined investment of more than $2.8 million from the federal, provincial, and local governments.

This project involves constructing two flood walls and an earth berm along the North Maquinna Drive from north of Rogers Street to Head Bay Road to safeguard the Village from extreme weather events. These new protective measures will include internal drainage improvements such as catch basins, leads, and flap gates along the roads. There will also be rock or other material installed to protect shoreline structures against water, wave, or ice erosion and to stabilize the riverbank.

These upgrades will protect existing local public and private assets and essential infrastructure such as the public works yard, the fire hall, water supply and well pumping station, as well as schools, which are currently at risk of flooding from storms and rising sea levels. 

Quotes

“Our government is taking action to increase communities’ resilience and support people’s safety in the face of extreme weather events. Effective flood prevention measures help protect people, property, and livelihoods. The Government of Canada will continue to work with our partners to mitigate the effects of natural disasters so that Canadians can continue to adapt in a changing climate.”

The Honourable Harjit Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, on behalf of the Honourable Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities

“In Tahsis and communities throughout the province, we’re working to build a stronger and climate-ready future for everyone. These improvements in the Village of Tahsis will help protect people – including young students – and critical infrastructure from the growing threat of flooding for years to come.”

The Honourable Kelly Greene, B.C. Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness 

“On behalf of Tahsis Council and entire community, I thank the federal and provincial governments for recognizing the importance of protecting small remote communities, like Tahsis, from climate change impacts. The funding for this project means our residents, businesses, school and day care, first responders and critical infrastructure will be protected from future flood events.”

Martin Davis, Mayor of the Village of Tahsis

Memory and Aging Workshop

 SENIORS HELPING SENIORS

Memory & Aging Workshop - February 13, 2025, 1:00 -3:00 at the Tahsis Seniors Society. How Memory functions and how it changes as we age is explained. Tips for managing and improving memory, as well as information about seeking help, as needed, are also presented. If there is enough interest evening or weekend sessions will be considered. Please share this information with people who may not be on Facebook.