Thetis Lake

The Habitat Acquisition Trust has secured a biodiverse 23-hectare parcel of land in Highlands through a donation from Anne and Jim Ganns, who owned the property for 50 years. (Photo by Jeremy Da Silva/Courtesy Habitat Acquisition Trust)

23-hectare land donation in Highlands extends permanent habitat protection

Anne and Jim Ganns pass on property purchased 50 years ago to the Habitat Acquisition Trust

 

The Capital Regional District is warning residents to stay out of the water at Thetis Lake, as there is a visible toxic blue-green algae bloom, as of August 16. (Arlene Antonik photo)

Toxic algae bloom back at Thetis Lake, warns CRD

Visitors asked to keep themselves, pets from swimming in lake

 

BC Ambulance and View Royal Fire Rescue responded to a critically-injured young male at Thetis Lake on Wednesday evening. Fire Chief Paul Hurst says he repeats the same warning every year, asking the public to avoid the cliffs and be safe around the lake. (Courtesy of Adam Evans)

View Royal fire chief frustrated by Thetis Lake accidents

‘You’re rolling the dice every time you jump off,’ chief says

 

The CRD has issued a warning about a blue-green algae bloom in Prior Lake at Thetis Lake Regional Park. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari, File)

CRD warns of toxic algae bloom at Prior Lake

Visitors advised to avoid swimming in lake, keep pets out of water

The CRD has issued a warning about a blue-green algae bloom in Prior Lake at Thetis Lake Regional Park. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari, File)
West Shore RCMP seek family who may have seen man expose himself at Thetis Lake

West Shore RCMP seek family who may have seen man expose himself at Thetis Lake

Suspect described as Caucasian, five-foot-eight, walking a dog on April 18

West Shore RCMP seek family who may have seen man expose himself at Thetis Lake
A car crash nearby Thetis Lake on Wednesday afternoon stopped traffic along the TCH for westbound drivers around 3:40 p.m., according to West Shore RCMP. Const. Nancy Saggar says the combination of speed and rain played a factor. (Aaron Guillen/News Staff)

Two-vehicle crash near Thetis Lake attributed to speeding, one driver sent to hospital

Rain and speed determined to be a factor

A car crash nearby Thetis Lake on Wednesday afternoon stopped traffic along the TCH for westbound drivers around 3:40 p.m., according to West Shore RCMP. Const. Nancy Saggar says the combination of speed and rain played a factor. (Aaron Guillen/News Staff)
Thetis Lake. (Black Press News Media file photo)

Sooke woman is ‘black and blue’ after being pushed off 40-foot cliff at Thetis Lake

West Shore RCMP looking for witnesses as investigation continues

Thetis Lake. (Black Press News Media file photo)
View Royal Mayor David Screech. (Black Press News Media file photo)

Thetis housing project clouded by confusion

View Royal mayor clarifies details about Capital Region Housing Corporation project

  • May 22, 2019
View Royal Mayor David Screech. (Black Press News Media file photo)
The dog park at the lower end of Thetis Lake Regional Park has been closed as West Shore RCMP assist the B.C. Coroners Service with an investigation. (Kendra Wong/News Gazette staff)

Emergency crews responding to gunshots at Thetis Lake

Dog beach closed for several hours

The dog park at the lower end of Thetis Lake Regional Park has been closed as West Shore RCMP assist the B.C. Coroners Service with an investigation. (Kendra Wong/News Gazette staff)
Body found at Thetis Lake Regional Park

Body found at Thetis Lake Regional Park

Police confirm missing View Royal woman Debra Evans-Hayes has been found

Body found at Thetis Lake Regional Park
Emergency crews transported an injured man, who fell on a trail at Thetis Lake Regional Park, back to the main beach by boat. (Lindsey Horsting/News Gazette staff)

Emergency crews aid injured man at Thetis Lake Park

Crews transport patient back to main beach by boat

Emergency crews transported an injured man, who fell on a trail at Thetis Lake Regional Park, back to the main beach by boat. (Lindsey Horsting/News Gazette staff)
The site of a former pistol shoot range at Thetis Lake Regional Park has been restored to natural park land. (File photo)

Former gun range restored in Thetis Lake Regional Park

CRD remediation project complete after nearly four years

The site of a former pistol shoot range at Thetis Lake Regional Park has been restored to natural park land. (File photo)
Off-leash dogs rush to greet a dog owner with her own dog on a leash. (Tim Collins/News Gazette staff)

Langford resident calls for action on off-leash dogs in Thetis Lake Park

Some pet owners lack responsible approach

Off-leash dogs rush to greet a dog owner with her own dog on a leash. (Tim Collins/News Gazette staff)
Thetis Lake Park in View Royal. (Google maps)

Woman in serious condition after nearly drowning at Thetis Lake Park in View Royal

26-year-old was unconscious when she hit the water after striking her head on the rocks

Thetis Lake Park in View Royal. (Google maps)