Crafterday on November 22

 

 

Free bowling for adults

 

Free pool at the rec centre

 

 

Last trail work party of the year

 

Remembrance Day lunch

 

Remembrance Day closures

 

Remembrance Day ceremony

 

Food bank that serves Tahsis is in trouble

 

Nanaimo food bank facing critical financial issue

A Nanaimo food bank facing critical financial issues and running an untenable deficit just to keep going.

Delivery trucks come and go from the Loaves and Fishes warehouse in Nanaimo Wednesday as the food bank keeps up with increasing demand, even as donations of food and money are drastically down.

“Well this is an unprecedented situation that we’re facing now. In 14 years that I’ve been executive director here at Loaves and Fishes we have not seen a situation like we’re facing now,” said executive director Peter Sinclair.

The food bank feeds 3,000 people in Nanaimo and distributes food to another 12,000 around the Island in places like Parksville-Qualicum, Gold River, Tahsis, Port Hardy and the list goes on.

But the food bank is now running an untenable deficit just to keep going.

“We have a rising demand for our services. We have about 100 new individuals registering to receive food bank services every week and donations are down approximately 20 per cent and just as you find grocery prices expensive at the grocery store we are also facing increased prices for food as well,” said Loaves and Fishes Director of Philanthropy and Revenue Generation Melissa Lavoie.

“And so we’re looking at a $35,000 a month deficit and you don’t have to be a math whiz to figure out that that’s not sustainable,” added Sinclair. 

Dan LaRoque was picking up food Wednesday for the Parksville Qualicum Fruit Tree Project which feeds vulnerable people in those communities.

“Well I’m not surprised, there’s an incredible need for food from all walks of life and everybody is kind of hurting and if you’re hurting for food in any way your donations are going to be impacted as well,” he told CHEK News. 

The deficit will affect the Christmas hamper program meaning the extra Christmas food usually provided in December won’t be this year, but the regular hamper program will continue.

Unfortunately the decrease in donations isn’t the only pressing issue at Loaves and Fishes.

What should be exciting times with the construction of a new badly needed 25,000 square foot warehouse is being overshadowed because a $5 million federal government grant promised in late 2024 still hasn’t been received.

“If we don’t get that support we’re looking at taking out a construction loan to ensure this building gets completed and that loan will result in a $30,000 a month mortgage payment,” Sinclair said.

He hopes to get more information on that money next week. 

Mayor’s report November 4, 2025

In this agenda, there is a copy of the tsunami report for Tahsis that has many helpful tips for how to respond during and after a major seismic event. This is an important and potentially lifesaving read and it will be posted to the Village website. It is important to address one assumption that I have heard many times; that the earthquake epicentre will be offshore and that Nootka Island will protect us. This could be true, but it also assumes that there will not be rockslides into Tahsis Inlet, or that a slump of the delta at Tsowwin Narrows would not occur, in which case there will only be minutes to evacuate. Also, it is not generally known that two fault lines intersect in the inlet right at town. One fault created Tahsis and Muchalat Inlets. Another can be traced down Weymer Creek and up Extravagant Creek. These are not faults that reflect megathrust earthquakes, but they are lines of slippage. Our flood wall project will provide some protection from tsunamis, but ideally the Head Bay Road in town should be raised. This would be a major undertaking and is not currently funded.

Theres some interesting news that is alluded to in this agenda. Our long-stalled boat launch and dock contract has finally been awarded. Our previous tender was cancelled due to the bids coming in much higher than the funds available. This was due to supply chain issues post-Covid and the backlog of large construction projects on this coast that drove up bid prices. Our newest bidding process closed and the contract to replace the boat launch and build a launch float and public washroom adjacent has been awarded for about $800,000. This leaves a further $1.3 million in grant money which can now be used for further upgrades such as rebuilding the airline dock and float. Other amenities such as a gazebo for whale watching or creating some slips is now possible and negotiations are beginning to explore these possibilities. It will also provide breathing room for potential cost overruns. 

I should also mention the recent structure fire, the ninth in two years. This is a disturbing trend and it needs to be emphasized that citizens need to make sure that their smoke alarms and fire extinguishers are in place and up to date. Faulty wiring problems can also be catastrophic and if you have breakers tripping during higher loads or have burned a socket, these are warning signs that safety improvements are necessary.

If you want a table, contact Harmony

 

Health service in Gold River

 We’re excited to introduce Delaynee, a Kinesiologist and Acupuncturist who comes to Gold River every Tuesday!

If you’re looking for support with rehab exercises, or want to try acupuncture to help with pain, inflammation, or headaches, Delaynee is here to help you feel your best.

Available Tuesdays in Gold River.

Book online: physioontherun.janeapp.com

Or

Call us at 250-203-4047 to reserve your spot today!

School District consultation

 

Seniors’ potluck

 

 

Fireworks and hotdogs postponed

 

Soil your Undies

 

Village Road Work

 

Title: ROAD WORK NOTICE OCTOBER 31st And November 3rd
Source: Village of Tahsis

DESCRIPTION

Village of Tahsis is advising residents and motorists that as of October 31 and November 3rd, road work is scheduled between 8:00am to 5:00pm on both days on South Maquinna Drive. Traffic will be alternating traffic only, and drivers can expect up to 5 min delay.

General contractor: Berry & Vale Contracting Ltd.
onsite contact Eric Butler cell: [250]203-4532 office:[250]286-3505)

 

DST ends this weekend

 

Tech help at the library

 Call 250-934-6621 to book an appointment.

Halloween at the Rec Centre

 

 

Halloween bingo

 

Candy guess contest

 

Free bowling Friday

 

Forest landscape planning meeting Oct 28

 

Mass this Saturday

 

Mass at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church

Saturday, October 25

9:30

All welcome

Crafterday at the library

 

Tahsis Senior Centre workshop on Technology and Aging

 

Shots

 

COVID booster and flu shots in Tahsis.

One day only

Thursday, November 6

Call 250-934-6322 to book an appointment.

Bring your Care Card with you.

Public hearing

 

Thanksgiving closures

 

Next Grease Trail work day

 

October calendar thanks Silvie

 

 

Does Tahsis need its own Chamber of Commerce?

Tahsis businesses are invited to the Gold River Chamber of Commerce AGM next week to discuss new common initiatives.

Please RSVP connie.chan.109@hotmail.ca

Shake Out

 

Invitation to Thanksgiving at Esperanza

 

All Tahsis residents are invited to Esperanza for Thanksgiving. 

Sunday, October 12

Boats will leave at 9:00 and 10:00 from Tahsis.

Call to book your ride - 250-735-9523 or 250-726- 1284.

Thanksgiving service at 11:00, meal at 1:00. Boats returning to Tahsis by 2pm.

Mayor’s report Oct 7

Since our last Council meeting, I have attended meetings of Strathcona Regional District, Comox Strathcona Solid Waste Management Board. The Regional District is considering a joint planning function for the region and we will be hearing more about this in future, including a visit from the SRD CAO to speak regarding benefits and risks of the proposal.

I recently attended the Union of BC Municipalities annual meeting. During this, I participated in meetings with government representatives where we discussed various Tahsis issues such as the road, clinic staffing, mental health supports, forestry and forest management, accessibility grants, funding for ongoing economic development between Tahsis and Mowachaht Muchalat First Nation, maintenance funding for the Leiner campsite and housing issues. I also attended a Truck Loggers Association dinner where a fascinating video called BC is burning was shown. This video documents the serious wildfire situation in BC and proposes forest management practices to mitigate this. During UBCM I also did two CBC interviews regarding the state of our road and advocated for sealcoating and other improvements.

On September 28 we had our official opening of our new fire hall. It was well attended despite the rain. The Mayor of Zeballos, Mowachaht Muchalat representatives, Zeballos and Campbell River Fire Departments, the Coast Guard, Members of BC EHS Station 133 Tahsis, Tahsis Fire Rescue and of course our Fire Chief were in attendance.

I would like to acknowledge the recent passing of Elder Sam Johnson of the Mowachaht Muchalat First Nation. He was a well known figure of this region. He has led many awakenings, purifications and blessings over the years, including in Tahsis. I remember him with light in his eyes,  fire in his heart and a smile on his face. He will be missed; condolences to his family. I will be attending his memorial service tomorrow.

Mushroom Walk

 

Thanksgiving dinner at Oceanview

 

Tsunami Household Preparedness Sessions

 

Chair yoga change

 Correction: Chair yoga begins Wednesday, October 8, 11:00 at the Senior Centre.

Celebration of life for Rusty Turner

 On Saturday, October 11th at the Tahsis Senior Centre at 1pm the family will be holding the first celebration of life for Rusty Turner.

Bingo Oct 5

 

Coal Creek’s winter hours

 Tuesday through Saturday

8:00 am to 3:00 pm

Business Liaison committee meeting cancelled

 

Meeting postponed

 The meeting between Tahsis Council, Ministry of Transportation and Ministry of Forests on October 7 has been cancelled due to the BCGEU strike. It will be rescheduled to December 9 at 1PM in the Council chambers, assuming the job action is settled.

Car Wash

Rylan Gallant is a junior firefighter in town and has been accepted into the France exchange through the Nootka Sound Outdoor Program. He will be running a car wash by donation to help fundraise the for the trip

The car wash will be hosted at the new fire hall on Saturday, October 4 from 12-4 PM. Thank you in advance for your support!

Next Thursday, weigh in