Tomorrow 22 May;
qRD Area A Representative Jason Lennox and New Local MLA Randene Neil will come to Savary. They will be driven by SILT\'s Liz Webster.

Savary Island

BURN PILES PROHIBITED
Effective Noon Monday May 19th, 2025
No Backyard Burns. No Burn Barrels.
Absolutely all burn piles are prohibited throughout the summer in accordance with Fire Bylaw 549.
Fines will be issued to offenders.
Currently, campfires are allowed.
Campfires must be built solely for cooking, warmth or recreational purposes, with material piled no larger than 0.5m high x 0.5m diameter, and minimum 3m(10ft) from combustible materials. Proper extinguishment with water is required, or fines may be levied. Before lighting a campfire you must check the wind forecast. If you see sparks and flames going sideways towards combustibles you must extinguish the fire immediately.
Savary Island Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station

\"The Hunch\" Easter Sunday , 20 April.
11am until at least 1pm - at Riggers.
Hunts in adjacent campground.

\'The Hunch\'
Easter Sunday - 20 April 2025
My Sister Carolyn Unsworth has taken the reins.
Along with her partner Matt and a compliment of children and grandchildren, She will be bringing her delightful baked treats,
Serving some lamb wraps.( vegi option) There will be hunts, for all ages. drinks and snacks. Starts at 11am , goes to at least 1pm.
Thanks to the generosity of Gail & Bruce, there is a change of venue to Riggers.
Humans Welcome
Dogs Unwelcome.

Savary Shores
Significant increase in Water Tariff.
Make sure you get the \'discount\'
CONNECTION TAX $360.00
DISTRICT TAX $562.50
ASSET RENEWAL LEVY $150.00
TOTAL AFTER 1st MAY $1,072.50
IF PAID BEFORE 1st MAY $765.00

Domtar has reached a deal with the Tla’amin Nation in Powell River to return an historical village site now occupied by the shuttered Catalyst paper mill.
In a joint press release, the Tla’amin and Domtar – a subsidiary of the Paper Excellence Group – today announced that a “significant portion” of the 300-acre site owned by Domtar and occupied by the now-shuttered pulp and paper mill, will be returned to the Tla’amin.
As BIV has previously reported, in 2022, when Paper Excellence put the shuttered Catalyst mill up for sale, the Tla’amin laid claim to the entire 300-acre industrial waterfront site.
In 2023, the B.C. government began work with the Tla’amin to recover a former village site, called tiskwat, for the Tla’amin. The Tla’amin were relocated from the village nearly 150 years ago.
The Tla’amin have signed a modern treaty, which is still in the implementation stage. The possibility of returning the village site to the Tla’amin was not originally contemplated in the treaty, and only became an option when Paper Excellence shuttered the Catalyst mill and put the property up for sale.

In this issue
1. Make Room for Gravel.
2. Traffic Counter to be Deployed after the Gravel Work.
3. Your brand-new ASIC Website is Live.
4. Annual General Meeting Saturday July 5th, 2025.
5. The Third Annual Fundraising Concert.

1. Make Room for Gravel.

On Monday March 17, 2,000 tons of gravel will start arriving at the barge ramp. Throughout the week it will be spread, compacted, and graded by Capilano Highway Services. The main road of Savary is a trail of craters, and 2,000 tons seems as if it should correct the problem but realistically this volume will allow for spot treatments, which is still helpful. We look forward to more.

In addition to the new gravel, the grading and reshaping of the road to enable better drainage will be just as important to fix the pot-holes. Capilano Highways reviewed the main road last week in preparation, so they will have a good idea of the soft spots most in need of reshaping and gravel. Some of the worst pot-holes are in the wharf area, particularly the stretch from Ashworth to the base of the wharf hill. Anyone currently parked there needs to move their vehicles elsewhere for the week so the heavy equipment can fix that difficult section.

The timing is not ideal, as the gravel project will be underway during Spring Break when more residents are on island. Please, for your safety and the heavy equipment operators\' ability to complete this important project, stay off the main road as much as possible.

Much appreciation to all involved: Ministry of Transportation, qathet Regional District, SIVFD, ASIC Roads Committee, and other vocal residents who have helped this delivery happen.

2. Traffic Counter to be Deployed after the Gravel Work.

There was an amazing response of donations to buy the traffic counter. Within about 10 days, the counter was fully funded and purchased. A huge thank you to all who contributed. We\'ve also received a donated computer that will be used to collect the data.

3. Your brand-new ASIC Website is Live.

We encourage all ASIC members and the Savary-curious to explore ASIC\'s new website asicsavary.com to learn more about this island-wide association of property owners, stay updated on upcoming community events, and share what matters most to you.

4. Annual General Meeting Saturday July 5th, 2025.

ASIC is 15 years old! ASIC members and the Savary community are invited to the 14th Annual General Meeting, at the Hacienda on Saturday, July 5th from 10am to 12 noon. We anticipate this year’s most popular topics to be the Official Community Plan and Roads Maintenance.

5. The Third Annual Fundraising Concert.

The 3rd Annual Fundraising Concert will follow the AGM, in the evening from 7pm to 9pm, featuring KP Duty, a duo from Powell River performing a mix of Americana, Folk and Blues.

For more information on the AGM, concert and ticket purchases visit our website at asicsavary.com closer to the date.



Your ASIC Directors,
Bud, Joan, Jennifer, Janine, and Emer

Please send comments or questions to asic@asicsavary.com
Website: ASICSavary.com

https://www.profuelpropane.ca/aboutus

PROFUEL PROPANE
New Propane service for Savary, I\'m not sure what their business model is but You can check their site

From Office of Randene Neil. Local NDP MLA
Re; Short Term Rental Registry.
The only exemption that applies to Savary Island besides the below is the primary residence exemption. They do still have to register and pay the fee annually.
Short-term rental hosts do not have to register if they provide:
Only accommodations over 90 days long per booking;
Accommodations on Reserve lands;
Accommodations on the Nisga\'a Lands or the treaty lands of a treaty First nation; and
The following accommodations, not suitable for long-term housing:
Hotels, motels, hostels.
A vehicle, such as an RV.
A tent or other temporary shelter.
Time share properties.
Home exchanges.
Accommodation that is provided by an operator of outdoor recreational activities.
Student or employee housing that is owned or operated by public post-secondary institutions or non-profits.
Strata corporation guest suites.

This time They got Us.
The stream of regulation, vacancy tax, foreign buyer, etc has exempted Savary. I went to qRd office today and had it confirmed this applies to Savay Island.
There are limited exemptions ( like property not suitable for year round rental)
Registration fees 50% off today / 25% off by 31 March.
No tax deductions if you do not register.
Air B & B, VRBO etc will delete posting if permit number not included.
Hosts will receive a 50% discount on fees if they register by Feb. 28, 2025, or a 25% discount if they register by March 31, 2025. Revenue from the program will support STR enforcement and compliance in communities throughout B.C.