Island Tides is an independent, regional newspaper on Canada’s West Coast.

Island Tides has been publishing a print edition every second Thursday for fifteen years, during this time its readership and sphere of influence has been growing steadily.
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"An initiative of the Lasqueti Internet Access Society"

The Internet Centre provides public access to computer and office equipment, including a copier and fax machine.  Volunteers staffing the centre can also provide help and assistance when you need it.   The centre boasts a dedicated microwave high-speed internet connection provided by the Provincial Department of education's PLNet,.  It is located in the School Board Teacherage at False Bay School, where the equipment is shared with the school and the Independent Studies Program.

Dana MacPhail generously offers her time to Lasqueti Island residents once a week (usually on Mondays, sometimes on Fridays) from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Her schedule is posted in Our Isle & Times, on the Post Office door, and on the ferry bulletin board. Drop-ins are welcome during those hours. Her clinic is in the second teacherage at the school. For home visits or phone consultations,
call: 250-240-2047
or email: danamacp@canada.com.

The Lasqueti Island Post Office
General Delivery
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Hours

The Arts Centre is run by the Community Arts Council. It is a small gallery used for exhibitions, life drawing groups, creative projects, poetry classes, and film screenings.

"Use it when you're itchin' to call"

Waste
Lasqueti has no garbage disposal. Please minimize the waste that you produce and dispose of your garbage off-island. You can fill a tote with your waste/recycling and take it back to appropriate places on Vancouver Island.

The Free Store is a recycling centre for reusable clothing, books, appliances and household objects.

Hours
Winter: Thursdays 2:00-6:00pm
Summer: Mondays 11:00am-3:00pm and Thursdays 2:00-6:00pm