Delta Optimist May 9,2024

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CouncilvotestoremoveHarvieasMetrochair

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Mayor George Harvie will be removedas Delta’s representative at Metro Vancouver,hiscitycouncil has decided.

Neartheendoftheir regularmeeting on Monday, Couns. Daniel Boisvert and Jennifer Johal each introducedmotions aimed at the mayor, includinghis removalfromthe regionaldistrict board ofdirectors The rest ofcouncil,except forAlicia Guichonwhoison maternity leave, votedinfavourofallthemotions.

Boisvert movedthat, effective May6, 2024councillors Rod Binderand Dylan Kruger be appointedasdirectors at the regionaldistrictand Couns. Jennifer Johalandhimself be appointedasalternates,andthat allprevious appointments be rescinded. Themove would have immediately removed Harvie, whois currentlyinhis second term as Metro’s chair.

Harvie saidhe wasnottaking exception becausecouncil hadthe right to vote, butaskedforanamendment to extendhisfinal date to July 1 to facilitate atransition.

Harvie saidhe wanted to be giventhe

opportunity to finishhis current obligationsforthecomingmonthsandleave “in good stead.”

Boisvert agreed to introduce that amendmentfora vote but, initially,

noneoftheothercouncillors seconded that amendment.

“I thinkitplaces Deltaina very poor showif you don’t evenshowthat you’re givingthe chair30 days to fulfilhisobli-

gations,that’s all I’masking for. (I’m) nottakingexception to council,that they candoinsofarasthey want with appointments, but I’dhope you’dgive thedecency to at leastgivethe chairthe opportunity to closehisofficedown, pass files over, work withthe CAO to ensurethere’sa good transition at Metro Vancouverinto the chair’s position, because youractionsare removingthe chairof Metro Vancouver,” said Harvie.

Binderthen secondedthat amendmentandcouncil votedin favour, butnot before some back-and-forth betweenKrugerand Harvieonwhat Harviedoesinhis roleas Metro chair. Amongotherduties, Harvie saidhe is scheduled to go to Amsterdam, with other boardmembers, to reviewthediking systemand report back to the board.

“So, you’reasking the opportunity to go to Amsterdam?”askedKruger. Harvie respondedthat the trip, with other boardmembers, has been scheduledfor sometime. He also toldKruger, “Seeingthat you’ve beentravelling to Phoenixandtravellingina numberof situations… back east with regards to TransLink,Imean you’ve been travelling…”

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DeltatalkingtrashastimeticksonVancouverdump

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

It’s stillmorethanadecade away, buttheendisonthe horizonforthe Vancouver Landfillin Delta.

According to the2023 annual report onthe landfill’s operations, released by the Cityof Vancouver,which owns andoperatesthe72nd Avenue dump next to Burns Bog, to date,a totalof126.8hectares have been closed.

That represents56 percent ofthe225-ha landfillfootprint. The remaining capacity at the dump,asof Dec. 31,2023,is 4,913,453 tonnes.

In 1999, Vancouver, Metro Vancouverand Deltaentered into along-term agreementin whichtheoperationallife was extended to 2037.

Garbage would be permitted to be piledhigheronthe existingfootprintandin2037, the site is to be transferred to Delta.

Since2009,the Western40 Hectaresas wellasareas called Phases1,2,3and4 have progressively closed.

Theannual report notes

no closure work occurred in 2023,asplanned.Last year, municipal solid wastefilling andasbestosdisposal mainly occurred inanarea called Phase5 South.

Theoperationalplan, over thenext12months,includes completionoffillingin Phase 5 Southinpreparationfor

closurein2025, moving the filling operationinto Phase 5 North, adding litterfencing andexpanding gascollection infrastructurein Phase5.

Thecontractfordesignand construction supervisionofthe Phase5 closure was awarded in March2023. Theconstruction contract is expected to

be awarded in late 2024, with constructionplannedin 2025, oncefillingiscomplete.

The landfillis currently authorized to acceptup to 750,000 tonnesof municipal solid wastefordisposal each year. Materialsused beneficially, such asforcover, road buildingand closure, are not

counted towardsthat annual discharge limit.

Theannual report notes that in2023,743,809 tonnes of waste were disposed at the landfill,a keycomponentof the region’s solid waste managementplan.

Meanwhile,theCityof Delta is seeking to renegotiateits financialarrangementashost ofthe garbage dump.

Discussinghowthe landfill hasmore capacitydue to settling, council recently agreed to provideformalnotice to the Cityof Vancouverand Metro Vancouverof Delta’s intent to renegotiatethefinancial terms ofthe relevant agreementsin considerationofallowing for continued landfilling to 2037.

Thecity willalsoengage technicalandlegalconsultants as required to support Delta’s positioninthe landfillnegotiations.

According to thecity’s2024 Financial Plan,anticipated revenuesfrom landfill royalties is$3,730,000,the sameamount received last year. Delta received $4,080,853in landfill royaltiesin2022,down from $4,137,168in2021.

NATIONALPOLICEWEEK

MayorGeorgeV.HarvieandDeltaCouncilextendtheirgratitude tothededicatedmembersofDeltaPoliceDepartmentfortheir continuedservice.

Thankyoutothecommittedpoliceofficersandfirstresponders whoworkeachdaytokeepourcommunitysafe.

(lefttoright): CouncillorDanielBoisvert,CouncillorJessieDosanjh,CouncillorDylanKruger, MayorGeorgeV.Harvie,CouncillorAliciaGuichon,CouncillorRodBinder,CouncillorJenniferJohal

City making progresson achievinghousingtarget

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

TheCityof Delta has taken significant steps towards responding to theneed forhousingin the community.

That’s according to aprogress report discussed at councilon Monday regardingthe city’s response to theprovincial Housing Target Orderfor Delta.

The report notesthat between Oct. 1,2023 and March31,2024, there wasnotabledevelopmentand building approvalactivity with 242 occupancy permits issued.

In addition, strong efforts were made towards approvingproj-

ects at all stagesofdevelopment, includingthird readinggrantedfor990 units,final readinggranted for 67units,development permitsissued for 211unitsand building permitsissued for 206 units,the report notes.

In late March, the Housing TargetsBranch released the Housing TargetProgress Report Form that municipalities are required to complete.

Delta staffcommunicated that the report form has some significant challenges, most notably,the requirement to deductdemolition permits againstthe occupancy permitsissued.

Demolition permits representthe startof a development, butit can

be years beforean occupancy permitisissued fortheproject.

The report addsit is expectedthat asthe pace ofdevelopmentincreases in Delta, so willthe numberofdemolition permits,however, under the Housing TargetOrder and reportingformat, the city can’tcountnewconstructionunitsuntilthey arecompleted and ready for occupancy.

During council’s discussion,frustration was conveyed about having to use occupancy permitsasthemeasure, with staffnotingtheissuingof a building permitshould be the last checkpointas occupancy permits rely ondevelopers’ constructiontimelines.

Krugeranswered, “I’venot been to Amsterdam.”

In a statementfollowing themeeting, the othercouncilmembers thanked Harvieforhis service to thecommunity but stated, “This decision reflectscouncil’s lossofconfidence inthe mayor’s ability to effectively represent the city’s interests at Metro Vancouver.”

Johal introducednew policiesincludingonein whichall eventshosted by thecity“utilizeconsistentbrandingand that nootherbranding includingbrandingcenteredaroundanymemberofcouncilor mayor be permitted without council approval”and “council approval be required forany special eventsincluding sports or cultural summits,

fundingannouncements, economicbreakfastsorgroundbreakings movingforward.”

Also, effectiveimmediately,allofficialcorrespondence by the mayor is to be reflectiveof the will of counciland, amongother changes, noadditional staffing support be provided to anymemberof council orthe mayor without a formal resolution from council.

“Noindividualmemberofcouncil will be permitted to direct staff to editor remove council reportsfrom upcoming agendas without a formal resolutionand all members of councilare to be provided withthe sameinformationfrom staffincludinginformationonupcomingcommunity events.”

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The statement by the rest of councilalso noted, “Tonight, councilalso passed a series of sevenmotionsthat reflectaconcertedeffort to restorethe ability forthecollective will of council to be appropriately executed by Delta staff. Overthe past months,it has become increasingly apparent that these changes were needed to upholdthe interestsof Deltataxpayersandensureproper governance.”

In a recent separate development, Paramjit SinghGrewal,former general managerof economicdevelopmentand stakeholder relationsin the mayor’soffice,filed anoticeofcivil claim in B.C. Supreme Court allegingwrongful dismal anddefamation.

Harvieisinhis second term as Delta’s mayor withthe last municipal election seeinghisentire Achievingfor Delta slate elected to council.

DPD stillusingSurrey RCMP cells

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

The Delta Police Department(DPD) ishopingit cancontinue sending its apprehended suspects to neighbouring Surrey to be heldin custody.

In April, Chief Neil Dubord provided the Delta Police Board withanupdate oncellblock services,whichforthe past numberof years, has seenthose detained by policein Deltatransferred tothe Surrey RCMP’s jail.

In January2023,afive-year renewal agreement wascirculatedfor signature, butwhiletheCityof DeltaandtheDPD signed,theCityof Surrey did not sign off.

Despitetheunsigned agreement, Surrey hascontinued to providecell block services to theDPD basedon good faith.

Dubord saidhe“heardthroughthe grapevine”that Surrey mayofficially terminateitscontract with Delta,addingthey appeared to be on“tenuous” ground with Surrey MayorBrenda Locke.

TheDPD had to comeup with a contingencyincludingusing the Public Safety Buildingin North Delta, but severalmeasures were required such as contractingcell guard services to managein-custody prisoneroperationsand custodytransfers to BC Sheriffs, as well ascontractingmedical services.

Dubord saidhe has sincetalked with Surrey Police Service Chief Const. Norm Lipinski whoindicated theDPD could be able to continueusethe jail facility,added Dubord,

The B.C. government last week announced that it has set Nov. 29,2024 asthe date whenthe Surrey Police Service willtake overfromthe RCMPas that city’sforceof jurisdiction.

DPD’scellblock facilitiesandpris-

A reviewoftheDPD’s jail overa decadeagoidentified concernswith theaging facilityincludingliability andupgrade costs.

oner managementpractices were reviewed in2012,whichidentifiedconcerns, including renovations to Delta’s jailcellsinLadnernot deemedasfeasible.

Asa result,DPDdecided to enterinto an agreement withtheCityof Surrey to contract outcellblock services, a fee-for-service agreementforhousing DPDprisonersandaccess to interview facilities.

Theoriginal agreement with Surrey wasforafive-year term beginningin September2013andit was renewed in 2018foranadditional two years, with anupdatedfee structureandafee-forprisonermedical servicesadded. The agreement again was renewed for a two-year term on Jan.1,2020, butit was aninterim agreementintended to manageuncertainty surroundingthe Surrey policetransition.

TheDPD’scostin2023 to house a totalof514prisonersin Surrey was $206,101,up just over$20,000fromthe previous year,according to Dubord’s report.

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OPINION

Philanthropicspirit shinesbrightly

Editor’sNote

IAN JACQUES

It’snot even Christmas, butthe season ofgiving appears to have started early this year,in South Delta.

Overthe past few weeks, several galasand events have beenheld to supportvital work and programs that will improvethelivesof so many in ourcommunity.

Supportcontinues to comein from all walksoflifeandorganizations to the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation’s Coming Home campaign to buildthenew Beadie Long Term Care Centre.

Another majordonationof$1million was announced last week, courtesy ofthe Delta Agricultural Society.

On April27, at Tsawwassen Springs, $53,000 was raised at theannual Giftof Sport KidSport Gala.

Theneed continues to grow asfinancial challengesprevent many parentsfrom gettingtheir childreninvolved in sports–a barrierthat willnow be overcomethanks to the generosityof sponsorsanddonors who supported this wonderful causeandtheamazing work thatKidsport Deltadoes.

And last Saturday, at the Delta Cascades Casino,the Delta Firefighters Charitable Societyhostedthe inaugural Mayor’s Charity Ballin supportofthefirefighters’ Healthy SnackProgram.

Afundraising totalis stillinthe works, but I’m toldthat $600,000ormore may have been raised thanks to the supportof many business sponsors, andthe communitywhich bought tickets to supportthis wonderful cause.

Farm families needan evenplaying fieldwhenit comes to housing

You may have heard that ourlocalfarmingcommunity has donated $1million towards Delta Hospital’s Coming Home campaign to supportthenew long-term care centre.

Notonlyare ourlocal farmersfeedingusandcontributing to the well being of B.C.’s agri-food economy, buttheyarealsonow contributing to ourcollective community’s long-term health.

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It takesthewholecommunity– business leaders, communitymembers and the event organizersthemselves, to allcome together to raise awarenessandfunding to ensure that these charitableorganizationsthrive and meettheir goalsofhelping as many peopleas possible.

In the case ofthe Deltafirefighters and KidSport, bothare helping to ensure that our children, ourfutureleaders, all have a chance to be healthierand happier withfull tummies whenthey go to schoolandactivein sports andplay.

I can’tthinkof twomore wonderfulthings to supportthanthat.

Thisunbelievable generositycomingfrom the Delta Agricultural Societyshould giveus pause to consider more carefully the importanceoffarming, particularly where we live.

Thefarmingcommunity isunderconstantpressure on many fronts Landcosts, geo-politicalunrest, input costs,and climate change are butafew.

Oneissuethat hasalways seemed baffling to meis housingforfarmactivities. The succession rate amongst farmersisprecariously low, especially in Delta

Generationalfarming seems to be along-lost path to farming sustainabilityand ifnot rectified soon, willultimately contribute to potentialfood insecurity.

CurrentAgriculturalLand Commission rules restrict housingonthe“farm home plate” so that housing on the farmdoesnotinterfere with the ability to farmthe land.

Iunderstandthephilosophy withinthiscentral Agricultural Land Reserve plank, butafter50 years, its currentpracticality seems morethanshortsighted.

Theprovincial govern-

ment’s attempts to address the housing crisis are laudable,andincombination with municipalandfederal efforts, perhapsthefuture will be morepromisingfor ourmostimportantassetyouth.

On my suburban“home plate”,an 8,500-sq.-ft.lot, I could buildthree additional detached smallhomes to accommodate aging parents andin-lawsandgive my familyanopportunity to live inplace.

Thefourhomesonthis smalllot wouldensurethere areenough bodies to harvest theblackberries.

Yet, ona200-acrefarm, theprincipal residence,and onlyoneother2,000 sq.ft. residence,areallowed.

Farmingfamiliesneed to have the ability to incentivizecontinuation of farming activity. Housingisacertain benefitthat willassist in maintaininginterest in workingthefamilyfarmand forhousingfarm workers.

Thiscomparativeinequity isludicrousandneeds to be addressedimmediately.

MIKE SCHNEIDER

Programshouldhelplowerincomepeoplewithrent

Editor:

Re: BC Builds program aims to help middle-income earners(Optimist, May 2)

The BC Buildsprogram has some good ideas,likeusingunder-utilized land, but I’mnot sure I agree withthe ideathat taxpayersshould payfor rental housingformiddle-income earners.

Themiddle-income at the top end oftheprogramis$191,910for larger rentalhomes. That’s a largeamount of income.

Lisa Helps,anexecutivelead with BC Builds, says inthearticle, “It’snot like they can’taffordhousing,but that there isn’tenoughhousingforthem to rent.”

OK, so they canafford rentalhousing, yes?

The supplyof housingisadifferent matterthat can be solved by constructioncompanies The government shouldn’t ventureinto thisarea with taxpayerfundsunless theprogramis targeted forlowerincome people.

Keith Munro

Cleanupafteryourhorses

Editor:

We liveinEastLadner,andonthe afternoonof May4,I watched asthree horses, with young riders, walked up the streetinfrontof ourhouse. Oneof thehorses relieveditself, rightinfront of ourdriveway.

I toldthe ridersthey hadleft something behind but was ignored by them. Asthis has happened numeroustimes before, andI had spoken to the owner ofthe equestrianfarmpreviously, I decided to scoopupthe droppingsin a bagand go talk to the owner again.

WhenIaskedherwhy,whenthe ridersdecide to bringtheirhorsesinto a clean residentialneighborhood,they don’tpickupthehorses’ messes, her immediate response wasthereisno bylawthat says we have too.

What anarrogant, inconsiderate attitude!

I toldherthat ifthe ridersare too

lazy to pickupaftertheiranimals,they should stay onherfarmproperty. At this point, Idumped thecontentsof the bag onherdriveway andaskedher to have some respectandconsideration forherneighbors ina clean, well-kept residentialneighborhood.

Aboutanhour later, I gota callfrom Delta PoliceandI wasinformedit was againstthe lawforme to returnthe horse droppings to her, butnot against the lawforthe riders to leave thedroppingsinfront of ourhomes.

Iunderstand we arenot supposed to putanyexcrementin our garbage, so what are we supposed to do witha large depositofhorse droppings?

Thereisa bylawthat says people walkingtheirdogs must pickuptheir droppings, butno bylaw to leave a large pileofhorse faecesinfront of my home?

WilSteffen

LittleHouseused for daycare?

Editor:

While I’m sure affected groups wouldlike to continue to operatefrom the Little Houseon12th Avenue,shouldthat not occur, it seems to be a wonderfullocationfor a childcare centre. Next to a school,adjacent to playingfields and havingits ownsmall

parking lot, I’m sure there would be high demand. Unfortunately, findinganoperator may be the greatest obstacle.

Nora Eldred

Thanks to Delta SouthMLAandhelpful staff

Editor:

My compliments to my MLA Ian Paton. In a non-farming capacity,

with my issues with BC Housing, Ifoundhim andhis staff very helpful, evenifit was just to

listen. In addition,I was provided withuseful, helpfulinformation.

Brian Leslie Engler

DeltaPolicereceivefederal fundstodealwithgangs

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

The Delta Police Department(DPD) is gettingfundingfromthe federal Guns and Gangs Violence Action Fund (GGVAF).

The Delta Police Board was recentlyprovidedan update onthedepartment’s applicationfor fundingunderthegrant program, whichthe provinceadministers.

In aletter to the board from Mike Farnworth, Ministerof Public Safety and Solicitor General and Deputy Premier, he saidthe DPD was successfulinits application and has beenprovided with$150,000fromthe GGVAFforthefiscal year 2023/24 to “supportthe reactiveandproactive

enforcement related to combattingorganized crimeactivityin Delta.”

TheDPD have capitalized ontheopportunities presented by the GGVAF funding to assist withthe operationoftheir gang enforcementprogram that currentlymonitors 27 gang entrenchedindividualsandtheirfamilies,providing resources, supportandtargeted enforcement, wrote Farnworth.

“I am very confident that they will buildon thistrack recordof successandcontinue to enhance public safetyin yourcommunitymoving forward,” said Farnworth.

TheDPDinthe past few years hasalso focuseditsefforts to make thingsuncomfortablefor gang members,

lettingthem knowthey arenot welcomein Delta.

In 2021,theDPD announcedit was launchinganew team focusedoninterceptingany potential gang or relatedactivity,and actingasadeterrent, throughahigh-profile presencein public spaces such as along Scott Roadand at popular restaurants.

At thetime, Chief Neil Dubord saidthe current conflictis seeingan increasedinvolvement of youthsin gangs, with about50 percentof gang members intheir teens.

TheDPDalsobrought inthe Inadmissible PatronProgram, a public safety partnership betweenarea businesses and publicfacilities.

City to repair WesthamIslandfloodboxes

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

TheCityof Delta hasissued a request forbidsforanengineeringconsultant toconductaconditionassessmentand recommend rehabilitationfora seriesof crucialfloodboxeson Westham Island.

Someofthefloodboxes have reached theendoftheir servicelifeandleak duringhightide,according to thecity, whichnoteseightfloodboxesareupfor inspection at thistime.

Theconsultantis to inspectallcomponentsofthefloodboxesincluding pipes, culverts, gatesandheadwalls.An inspection report identifying damage to each componentand recommendations for rehabilitationis required.

Thecitynotesthat the intent is to extendthe servicelifeoftheinfrastructureand to avoidcostly repairsor replacementinthefuture. Theprojectis to be completed this July.

Concerns about Westham Island’s vulnerability to flooding has been a longstandingoneforthecity andlocal farmingcommunity.

According to the city’s latest Agricultural Plan, approved by council

last year, there have beennewissues emergingthat impact Delta’s agricultural sector sincethe last plan was approved in2011,as wellas challengesthat continue to persist,includingdrainageand flood controlissues.

Delta’s sfarmlandis situated inthe Fraser Riverflood plainand withinthe lowlandsof Deltathat are at, or below sealevelduringhightides.As such, almostallof Delta’s farmlandisprotected by flood infrastructure, including dikes,anddrainageis required infields asthe waterismovedthroughtheditch systemand pumped into the oceanor the river. Pondinginfieldsisacommon issueforfarmersdue to the high water tableand significant winter rainfall.

Thefunding setasideduring theconstructionofthe SouthFraser Perimeter Road hasallowedfor someimportant infrastructureimprovements. However, moreisneeded, particularly on Westham Island,theAgricultural Plan report notes.

Thecityis working to implementthe recommendationsfroma 2019 Flood Management Study to increase the resilienceofthedikesandfloodinfrastructure plan.

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

TheCityof Deltais holdinga publicinformationonthedesignof a proposed new multi-use pathwayinLadner.

The session at the Ladner Community Centre on May16, starting at 5 p.m., will be anopportunity to provideinputon a new pathwayalong River Road,from Ferry Road to Elliott Street.

The pathwayis part of thecity’s annual cycling infrastructureprogram andaims to improve the connectivity between

Ladner Villageand Marina Gardens.

Theprojectincludes a newthree-metre-wide multi-use pathwayalong thenorth sideof River Road,as wellas street lightingimprovements.

Constructionis scheduled to tentatively startin summer2024.

Last December, the cityissued a requestfor proposalsforthedesign andconstructionof a new multi-use pathway alongthe west sideof Elliott Streetfrom47A Avenue to Chisholm Street. Thedetailed design was scheduled to

be completed this spring. Anintegral part of the Delta’s new Cycling Master Plan, multi-use pathways are off-street pathsthat are physically separatedfrom vehicles. They provide sufficient width to be used by people walking, cycling andotherformsofactive transportation such asinline skatingand jogging. Multi-use pathways can have pavedor unpaved surfaces, but pavedorfirm surfaces areoftenpreferablefor people cyclingand people withmobilityaidsor strollers.

Residentsaskedtowatch outforinvasivespecies

PHILMELNYCHUK

pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

TheinvasionofEnglish ivyinto localforestsisa good exampleofenvironmental harm being caused by good intentions.

AccordingtoGail Wallin, withthe Invasive Species Councilof B.C., theivy wasbroughtin from Europe to provide fast-growingground cover.

Butthat itdid too wellandnowtheCityof Deltaholds half adozen Englishivycommunity weed-pullingeventseach year to getthe stuff out oflocalparks where it’s creepingalongthe ground making dense matsand climbingand chokingtrees.

Delta recentlyheld three weed-pull events butthree moreare plannedforthefall.

KimHoughton,environmentalcoordinator withtheCityofDelta, saidthat ivyisthe main targetfor such events becauseit’seasyfor everyone to remove.

“It’sstillin alotof our parks. We feellikewe’re making abig dentat Ladner HarbourPark,”

said Houghton. Unfortunately, some nurseriesare still selling Englishivyand people arestilldumpingitin parks. Eventually,ivy canchokeout atree, althoughthat takesa while,sheadded.

Anotherinvasive issue forDelta continues to remainthe European chaferbeetle,whichis devastatinglocal lawns. Thecityhas infoonits websiteonthatpestand Houghtonnotesthat June and July arethe best time to applynematodesthat will killthe beetle larvae that areeatingthegrass shoots.

As well, Daphne (Spurge-laurel) was oncea popularchoice for gardens.Its toxicsap cancause skin rashes, nausea,swellingofthe tongueand even coma, said areleasefromthe council markingMay as Invasive Species Action Month.

Wallinurgedpeople to spend sometimetaking stockoftheplantsintheir gardens,ensuringthey aremakingPlantWise choices.Theinvasive speciescouncilalsohasa GrowMe Insteadguide. Andif you discover

invasivesonyourproperty,“Nevercompost invasive plants.Composting facilities maynot reach highenough temperaturestoinactivatecertain invasiveplantmaterial like seeds,”she saidina release.

Petownersare also askedtopay attention duringInvasiveSpecies ActionMonth.

When people release goldfish,red-eared slider turtles, European wall lizardsor European rabbits,theycan causehuge problemsfor waterways and sensitive riparian areas. Such animals don’t belonginthe wildsof B.C.,saysthecouncil.

“Inthe wild, goldfish cangrowtobethe size of afootball. They eateverything, leavingnothingfor native fish species.They cansurvive inextreme temperatures and can spread disease.Releasing pets into the wild isillegal,”saidthecouncil.

Thismonth,ISCBC said that people canjoin the ISpy Identifyproject oniNaturalist and be part of thecommunity observingnatureand protecting Canada’s outdoor spaces frominvasive species.

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InauguralMayor’sCharityBall raisesfundsfortheDelta FirefightersHealthySnackProgram

The May4 Inaugural Delta Mayor’s Charity Ball at Cascades Casino Delta haslefta lasting impactonthecommunity.

The sold-out event, organized by the Delta Firefighters andpresented by RealcoProperties, brought together businesses, community members,andesteemed figuresforan eveningof eleganceand goodwill.

“The overwhelming supportshown by ourcommunitytruly highlightsthe generosityandcompassionthat define Delta,” said Mayor George Harvie.

Delta Firefighters president Mike McMillan echoed these sentiments, emphasizingtheimportanceofthe cause.

“Thefunds raised will significantlycontribute to the Delta Firefighters Healthy SnackProgram, whichplaysavital rolein ensuringabrighterfuture for our children,” said McMillan.

The event, hosted by thetalented Erin Cebula, showcased amesmerizing performance by Junonominated singer Warren Dean Flandez, enhancing the evening’sallureand entertainment with a dynamicensembleof a band, choir,and dancers.

Theimpressivefinal fundraisingamount (still beingfinalized) underscored theunity and generosityof Delta’s residentsand businesses, making the eveninga resounding success. Warren Balzer,

DeltaMayorGeorgeHarvieispicturedwiththe eventorganizingteamfromthe Delta Firefighters Charitable Society.

a key figure behindthe Healthy SnackProgram, expressed hisgratitude, stating, “Proper nutritioniscrucialfora child’s development, and with this support, we can continue to make a positiveimpactonthelives of many childrenin our community.”

The Inaugural Delta Mayor’s Charity Ballnot

onlyshowcased the spirit ofgiving, butalsohighlighted theunwavering commitmentof Delta towards securing a better futureforits youth.

Formoreinformation onthe event and Delta Firefighters Healthy SnackProgramvisit www.deltafirefighters. com.

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Delta councillefttoright: RodBinder,Jessie Dosanjh, JenniferJohal, Alicia Guichon andDylan Kruger.

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Delta Fire Chief GuyMcKintuck.

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The event featuredanelectricperformance from Tsawwassen’s own Warren DeanFlandez.

Citygettingmentalhealth teamforyouthatrisk

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

TheCityof Deltaisoneof seven B.C. communities to have anew Integrated Childand Youth(ICY) team,theprovinceannounced last week.

Aimed at creatingmore seamless mental-healthandaddiction services, ICY teamsarea key part ofthe government’s work to improveaccess to mental-healthandaddictions supports to young peopleandtheir families closer to home.

It isestimated that 75 percentof seriousmental-healthissuesemerge before the ageof25. In B.C.,drug toxicity is theleading causeofdeathfor people between15and18, with suicideasthe secondleading cause, the Ministry of Mental Healthand Addictionsnotes.

Thenew teams willalso servecommunitiesinandaroundthe Central Coast, Cowichan Valley, GoldTrail, Peace River South, Qualicumand Surrey. The seven newcommunities will join13othersin theprovince withICY teamsinopera-

tionorinplanning stages. Theprovince explainsthat young peopleup to age 19andtheir caregivers canuse the teams to connect to peerand cultural supportsandcounselling services.ICY teamsprovide services to those residing withinthe schooldistrict boundary, including young people attending First Nationsoperated schools,independent schools,alternative schoolenvironmentsorthosenotin school.

The teamsare to reduce barriers to accessing services,providingconnections to clinicalcounsellors, youth substance-useandmental-health clinicians,those supporting Indigenous childrenand youth,as wellasfamily and youth peer-support workers.

Amongthe strategicprioritiesin theCityof Delta’s latest Social Action Plan, approved by council last year, is to improve community awareness aboutmentalhealthand harm reduction servicesandprograms available to Delta residents, as wellasimprove localaccess to mentalhealthand harm reduction services to youth at risk.

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Public Notice

Vancouver International Airport Zoning Regulations

Replacementzoningregulations arebeing proposed forthe Vancouver InternationalAirport.

Airportzoning regulationsapply AeronauticsAct standardstoensurethatlanddevelopment does notput safe aircraft operations atrisk. Thenew regulationswilllimit theheightofnew buildings, structures andobjects,and additions to anyexisting buildings, structures,orobjects on landsnextto,or near theVancouver InternationalAirport.Landwillnot beabletobeusedina waythat:

• interferes with communicationstoand fromany aircraft;or

• attracts birdsthatcreatea hazard to aviation safety.

You canfind theexistingregulations at: https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/PDF/SOR-80-902.pdf

Forfurther informationand to providecomments, access theCanadaGazette websiteat https://canadagazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2024/ 2024-04-20/html/reg3-eng.html or contact:

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Newtrafficsignal forbusy Delta street

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Additionaltraffic signalsandanew camera will be installed at several Delta intersections.

Thecity hasissued a requestforbids fortheinstallationofatraffic signal at 56th Streetand14B Avenue,anemergency warning signal at theintersection of Churchill StreetandOttawa Street, by Delta Fire Hall No.4,as wellasatraffic camera at theintersectionof Nordel Wayand116th Street.

Theprojectsare to be completed by winter2024.

Thenewtraffic signal at 56th Street and14B Avenue in Tsawwassen comes asa resultofcouncil’s approvalofan application to builda48-unit market rental apartment buildingfrontingthe intersection.

Located at 1467-56th St., the fivestoryproject, at the southwest corner of14B Avenueand 56th Street,includes the ownerprovidinga voluntary $100,000contributionforacrosswalk withatraffic signal.

It represents approximatelyone-third ofthe capitalcost withthecitypicking

Thenewtrafficsignalwillbeatthe frontageofthe rentalapartment building.

upthe rest.

Thecity hadpreviously identifiedthe need foracrosswalk with a pedestrianactivated signal at the intersectionof 56th Street and14B Avenue.

Whenthedevelopmentproject was approved morethana year ago, council agreed that rather thana pedestrianactivated light, afixed traffic signal would be a saferalternative.

CHATBOT NAMING CONTEST

MAYOR FORA DAY

Doyouhaveanideaforwhattonameournewchatbot?

TheCityofDeltahaslaunchedthebetatestingphase foritsnewvirtualassistantandthecommunityis invitedtosubmitnamesuggestionsat Delta.ca/ChatbotuntilMay17,2024.

Followingsuggestions,thepublicwillhavethe opportunitytovoteonashortlistoffinalists.

Thein-system storage facility one of 27 in region

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Work is substantially completeononeof Metro Vancouver’s major reservoir seismicupgrade projectsin Tsawwassen.

That’s according to a recent report to the RegionalDistrict Water Committeeon major capitalprojectsincluding the Pebble Hill Reservoir, which has beenundergoinga seismicupgrade to ensurethecontinued delivery of clean, safe drinking water, especially duringanemergency.

Located at Pebble Hill Park,itisone of the region’s27in-system reservoirs to help maintain

the required waterpressure needed during peak times.

Costingmorethan $7million,theproject involved the seismic upgradeof Reservoir Unit1and2 to withstand and remaininoperation following a major earthquake.

Constructionachieved substantialcompletion in2023,whichinvolved strengtheningthefootings, walls,and roofofthe structures.

Theprojectis to be completed by thisfall.

Part of alonglistof water reservoir seismic upgrades,a separate tender will be issued in thefutureforthe Unit 3

upgrade. That project’s costis currentlyestimated at morethan$12 million.

The regional report alsonotesthat the2023 to 2027 Water Services capital budgetincluded $399.9millionfor capital projectsin2023and a totalof$2.7billion over five years. In 2023,there were 145projectsonthe five-year capitalplan. Thoseprojectsare driven by system expansion requirements to meettheneedsofa growing population, upgrades to improve system resiliency,and maintenanceof aging infrastructure, the report notes.

BCUnited wantsauthority of legislature to supportdrug recriminalization

PHILMELNYCHUK pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

BC United istrying to gettheforceofthe Legislature in support ofits call to roll back the province’s drugdecriminalization.

The partyintroducedabillon May 1 that would requirethe government to send awritten request to Ottawa seeking to end theexemptionunderthe ControlledDrugsand Substances Actfor possessingsmallamounts ofcocaine,meth,opioidsandMDMA.

Thebill passed first readingunanimously butiftheNDPdoesn’t callforthedebate ofthe billinthehouse, it will showthe government is avoiding accountability,“forthe chaos and harm caused by this failed policy,” BC United leader Kevin Falcon said inanews release.

“Thisbill marksthe third attempt by BC United to bringtheissue to a vote.”

In November2021, B.C. requestedathreeyearexemptionunder section56(1)ofthe ControlledDrugsand Substances Act to decriminalize people whousedrugs. That was

enacted January2023.

But last November, the government passed the Restricting Public Consumptionof Illegal Substances Act, intending to give policemore tools to addressdrug use in publicareas. However, that’s being challengedincourt.

Thenon April26,the governmentannounced it wasnowasking Health Canada,“tourgently change”thedecriminalizationexemption, in order to bandruguse in publicplaces.

That change willgive policethe power, “to enforce againstdrug useinall public spaces, includinghospitals, restaurants, transit, parks, and beaches. Guidance will be given to police to onlyarrest for simple possessionofillicit drugsinexceptional circumstances.”

The change would not recriminalizedrug possessioninhomes,or at overdoseprevention sitesanddrug-checking locations.

Butif policeare called to a scenewhere illegaland dangerous druguseistaking place, they’ll have the ability to compelthe person to leavethearea, seizethe drugsifnecessary or

arrest the person.

Delta Policeare awaitingofficialnotificationofany change that would restorethe power ofarrest forthoseusing drugsin publicplaces.

“We won’t make any decisionsordoanything differentlyuntilthereis aformal responsethat’s providedand changes theexemption,” said A/ Insp James Sandberg.

Sincedecriminalizationin January2023, police have seenmore publicdrug use but, “inthegrand scheme ofthings,Idon’tthink we’ve seenitas much as anticipated,” Sandberg said.

Ifthey geta complaint they’ll still go andtalk to people, butit’s managed differently.

“It’snotillegal to possess. It’s notillegal to consumein publicif that possessionamount is withinthe guidelines,” he said.

Policearenowtaking moreofa care approach andare checking onthe welfareof peopleand tellingthemof resources available.

Sincedecriminalizationit’s also beenmore recognized that drug useismoreofahealth concernthanacriminal matter, headded.

Mother’s Day

Community

HomeLearnersinvitealltocraftfair

Do you knowwhat yourlocalhome learners have beenup to?

Many are busy making handmade products,whilelearning valuable business skills, for theupcoming South Delta Home LearnersCraft Fair.

To preparefor thisannual event, which will be held this Saturday, May 11from11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at theLadner Baptist Church (5624Ladner Trunk Road)home learning students work withtheirfamilies to create,priceand markettheirproducts.

Somefamilies work asfaras six monthsinadvance to prepare forthis popular event. It is trulyanexceptional hands-onopportunityfor students to gainexperiencelearning aboutproduct development. Thegroupis hopingthe community willcome out to support these studentsandgivethemmore customers to practicetheir selling skills with.

The South Delta Home Learners Craft Fairisalwaysafree,funfamily eventandthe perfectplace to find unique,one-of-a kindgifts. It isusually

The South DeltaHome LearnersCraft Fairisalwaysafree,fun family event andtheperfect placetofindunique, one-of-akindgifts.

scheduled just before Mother’s Day so come by and get Mom something special.Previous years have seen students create beaded jewelry, hand-painted clothing, baked goods, acrylic paintings andmore! Each yeartheproductsare so differentwhich makesthe event a must every year.

-Submitted

Community

StockupatEarthwiseSociety’s earth-friendlyplantsale

Asthe weather warms up,it’s time to embrace thearrivalof spring and get our gardens readyfor the seasonahead.

Forthoseinneed of some gardeninginspiration, you’ll want to drop by Earthwise Society’s earth-friendlyplant sale this Saturday, May11from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., just in timefor Mother’s Day.

TheEarthwise Society ishostingitsearthfriendlyplantsalethis Saturday, May11.

Flowersdon’t just lookpretty;theyplay acrucial rolein our ecosystem. They providefood andshelter for wildlife,help clean theair,andprevent soil erosion. Plus,they’re essentialfor pollinators like bees,which we rely onfor much of ourfood production. At theplant sale, you’llfinda varietyof pesticide-free, native, and bee-friendlyplants. Some popular choices forthistimeof year includebrunneras, a greatplantforshade that canprovide a

much-needed nectar and pollen sourcefor honeybees earlyinthe spring.

Anddon’tforget to bringall your gardening questions!

There will be Master Gardenerson site, includingaflower/herbaceous specialistand a veggie specialist. This eventisnotonlyagreat opportunity to pick up somenewplants, but also to connect withfellow gardeningenthusiastsandlearnfrom each other’s experiences. Earthwise staff willalso be available to offer tipsoncreatingEarthfriendly gardens.

-Submitted EARTHWISEPHOTO

Community

SouthDeltadogswillshowoffatWestminsterKennelClubDogShow

PHILMELNYCHUK

pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

A pairoflucky dogs from South Deltaare jettingoff to the Big Apple to entera beauty contest to seeifthey cancome away with somebigprizes.

Dixie,5,a ParsonRussell terrier,and Siren, 2,amini-bull terrier, both will beentering thebreeds category for

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conformationcompetitionintheprestigious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York The pairof dashing canines will be judged on howthey look.

“It’sa beauty contest,” said Tamara Laza,who co-owns Dixie with friend Masako Gooch. “It’spretty cool.I wasexcited to seethat we gotaccepted It’s definitelya bucketlist kindofthingforme. So, we leavefor New York on the12thof May.”

Not just any stray curor junkyard mutt canshowup at the Westminsterdog show.

Good breedingis required,andthedog must have wonan Americanconformation championship to enter.

Dixieis currentlythe

top Parson Russell terrier in Canada.

Laza saidthat ifthey wintheirbreedscompetition,theymove on to thegroup category.An

ultimate success would mean winningthenext category, best in show, or being namedthe best dogthat year at the Westminstershow, May 11 to 14.

ButLazaadded she’d just like to do wellinthe breedcompetition.

“Justtheexperience aloneis going to be an amazingdeal to meet someofthe people I’ve beentalking to overthe yearsandnever got to meet,” she said.

Havingashowdog meansa busy travel schedule.Dixie wasnot evenin town last week becauseher handler was entering her inacompetitionin Ontario,followed by another eventin Quebec.

Dixie has beencompetinginshows sinceshe wasa puppy.

“Thedogstravelmore than we do. It’s not a cheaphobby,that’s for sure,” saidLaza.

Someofthebigger showsinthe U.S. offer prizemoney buthere, winninga championship ismostlyforprestige, title,andbreeding.

Anotherbig event iscomingupthis July inLangleywhenthe CanadianAssociation of Parson Russell Terrier Fanciersshowtakes place.

PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

Sirenwithdoghandler Bonnie Fisher.

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Dixiewithdog handler Jaime Larkman.

LIFESTYLES

Artistscreateillusions atGallery1710

SouthDeltaArtists GuildShow starts May10

LAURELJOHNSON

Contributing Writer

Illusionsin painting have long captivatedand intrigued bothartistsandviewersalike, servingas a testament to the powerofartisticexpression and perception.

Paintingsarecreatedusingillusion to deceivethe viewer’s eyeinto perceivinganobjectasthree-dimensional. The technique has beenused by artists to astonishingeffect,oftenleavingviewers momentarily puzzledasthey attempt to discern reality fromillusion.

Manipulationoflightandshadoware two ways of creatingtheillusionthat ashape, such asa tree or building, will appear to have formand substance.

Artists such as Caravaggioand Rembrandt mastered this techniquecenturies ago, evoking a sense of realism anddrama. Contrastinglightand dark tones createa senseofdepthand texturedrawingtheviewer into thecreator’s world.

DeltaStageworkspresents CommunityStories

Joinusforanenriching journeythrough community narratives!

Delta Stageworks theatre presents Community Stories at theLadner United Church this Saturday, May11from11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Celebratethe extraordinarylivesof womenandmothers withheartfelt stories from Delta Stageworks recent My Mother’s StoryforDiverse Voices workshopled by authorand Marilyn Norry.

See clipsfrom Delta

Stageworks captivating video ‘docu-comedy’ shorts seriestitled, Then& Now, withfilmmaker Cliff Caprani Featuringinterviews with peoplein our community reflecting onthe paththe last few years hastaken them,alongside stories fromthecompany,it’s a relatable journeyof resilienceandhope. Let’s unitethrough storiesthat inspireand connectusall.

Entryis by donation. Light refreshments. See you there!

-Submitted

Opticalillusions have been used by contemporary artists tochallenge conventionalnotions of perception and reality.

Salvador Dali(whose melting watches youmight have seen)andM.C.Eschercreated surreal works that play with our senseof space, perspective, and proportion. Through cleveruse of geometricshapes,impossiblearchitecture, anddistorted figures, theseartists crafted paintingsthat defy logicandinviteviewers to questionthe nature of perceptionitself.

The South DeltaArtists Guild presents Illusions itsnewshow starting May 10 at Gallery 1710in Tsawwassen(1710,56th Street).

Theshow will be a fascinatingintersection of art and perception.

Gallery1710isopenFriday to Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Theshowisondisplay until June2.

This Saturday, May11, Jennifer Holdam will be doingademooncreativityand journaling. Allare welcome.

Ladner Glee ClubChoir presentsspring concert

TheLadner Glee Club Choir willpresenttheir Spring Concert this Saturday, May11 at 3 p.m. at theLadner United Church.

Theconcert willinclude many well-known songs, (Mamma Mia, Royal Hudson, Song for the Mira),along withfourincredible soloists ‘doingtheirthing…flute, piano, singing’!

The choirloves to share their joyof singingand music within thelocalcommunityandare alwayslookingforopportunities to brighten the day with song.

Ticketsare$10 cash at the door.

The Glee Club choir has been aroundfor40 years andcomprises24dedicated womenwho just love to sing forthecommunity.

-Submitted

TheLadner GleeClubChoirpresentsitsSpringConcertthis Saturday, May11attheLadnerUnitedChurch.

PHOTOS COURTESY SOUTHDELTA ARTISTS GUILD Eileen Fongandherpainting called Rocksand Pebbles Sentinel.

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3900 ArthurDrive, Ladner 604-946-4522

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LADNERGOSPEL ASSEMBLY

Community

Anoteaboutmothers

SundayWorship Service 10:30am

AllAges Welcome!

“Aplacewhereloveandfriendshipmatters” www.ladnergospelassembly.com

AllSaintsAnglican Church

JoinusSunday Worship @10am WednesdayService @10am followedbyBibleStudy Formoreinformation www.allsaintsladner.orgor call604-946-8413. 4755ArthurDrive,Delta

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Mother’s Day iscomingup soon,andnormally,I wouldencourage children to findtime to expresstheir love and gratitudefor theirmothers, butthis yearI want to write about something different. I want to write aboutthegiftof motherhood.

Sundaysat10:00a.m. Rev.Jason Truell

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Tsawwassen United Church 693 – 53rd Street,Tsawwassen Welcometoeveryonefor Worship &Friendship Sundays @10:00am RevDanielKirkegaard tuc@telus.net604.943.2911

“Be Faithful,betrue, be ablessing”

Now,I want to remain sensitive to those to whom Mother’s Day is a difficulttimeofthe year for various reasons, but I thinkitis stillimportant forus to celebrateand honour mothers.

Thebible teaches that childrenareagift from God(Ps. 127:3). Motherhood indeed is a blessing andaprivilege Jesususes childbearing asanexamplein John 16:21.

He says, “When a womanisgivingbirth, she has sorrow because herhour hascome, but whenshe hasdelivered the baby,shenolonger remembers the anguish, for joythat a human being has been borninto

the world.”

I’mcertainthat mothers wouldarguethat it’s difficult to forgetthe pain ofbirthinga child, but I think you getthe point. The joyofthe child being born surpassesthe pain. In other words, it’s worth it.

On this Mother’s Day, Iencourage you to reflect onthegiftofmotherhood.

Whenever you struggle through parenting, rememberthat your childrenare worthit. For me,motherhood is best depicted by the self-sacrificiallove that amother gives to a child,andthat’s whymotherhood is so beautiful.

Momsare awesome. They teach us how to love well.

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PresentingtheteachingsofJesus,astheanswertolife’scomplexities. TheBibleisouronlyliterature.Noobligation.Nocollections.Nonoticeneededforattendance The Bible is our only literature. No obligation. No collections. No notice needed for attendance We welcomeyouandyourfamily. e welcome you and your family Dan SigurdsonColby Good Dan Sigurdson Colby (604)300-2905

Navigating estateplanning

Many people begintheirestate planning journey withthenobleintentionof sharingtheir wealth withlovedones to secure theirfinancialfuture.

This mayinvolveassistinga child withadown paymentforahome,gifting a vacation property ortransferring an investment account.

However, theseintentions come with complexlegalimplicationsthat require intricateplanning to mitigate againstany potential challengesthatmay arisein thefuture.

Thepracticeofgifting partsofone’s estate beforedeath, can be a boonfor boththegiverand beneficiaries.

By circumventingtaxesandprobate fees, such gifts maximizethenet valueof theestate.

Yet, this canalso be fertilegroundfor estate litigation,asdisputesoftenarise whenfamilymembers contestthedistributionofassets,arguingthat gifted items should still be considered part ofthe estate underapresumed resultingtrust.

In British Columbia, the lawassumes that largeassettransfers without clear giftingintent are still part oftheestate Thismeansthe recipientis seenasholdingtheassetforthe benefitoftheestate unlessprovenotherwise.

To avoid such complications, will writers must explicitlydocumenttheir intentionwhentransferring assets, clarifyingwhetherthetransferconstitutes a giftornot.

This can be achievedthroughprecise language inlegal documentsand opendiscussions withfamilymembers regardingestate divisionplans.

By proactivelyaddressing potential disputes, individuals can pave the way forasmootheradministrationoftheir estate andpreserve familial harmony.

Giftingone’s assets to lovedonesis a generous gesture, butalso carries significantlegalimplications. Therefore, seekinglegal guidanceiscrucial when navigatingthecomplexitiesoflifetime assettransfers.

At Severide Law, ourestate planning attorneys canofferinsightsandassistanceindraftinglegallybindingestate planningdocuments, such as Deedsof Gift, to solidifyintentionsandminimize the risk oflitigation.

By enlistingprofessional support, individuals canensurethat theirestate planning goalsareachieved withconfidenceandcertainty.

-Submitted by Karan SodhiAssociate Lawyer with SeverideLaw

How do youprobate awill?

Probateisa process that verifiesa willis real under B.C. laws. Whethera willneeds to be probated ornot dependsonthe agencies andfinancial institutions that holdassets withinan estate –they may require that a willisprobated beforetheassetsaredistributed oraccessed by anyone.

Forexample,if your uncle keptthe majorityofhis savingsin a

localcreditunion,that creditunion may require you to provehis willis legitimateunder B.C. law before you withdraw his remainingfunds. If you are unsure whetherornota will must be probated, you may wish to seeklegal advice.

Sometimesinstitutionslike banks willalso requirea representation grant (also sometimes calledanestate grant).

Thisisadocumentthat says you have been legally proven to be theexecutor namedinthe will.

An applicationfor a representationgrant may be madeinany Supreme Court registry. You canalso apply to the registry to have a representationgrant fromanotherprovinceor jurisdiction recognized in B.C.

Information courtesy of Government of B.C.

Let’sjustsay welookbothways beforewelook bothways.

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Wills&Estates

Thingspeopleshouldknowaboutcreatingwills

Draftinga last willand testamentis anessentialcomponentofestate planning.

Putting wishesdown on paperhelps avoidunnecessary work and sometimes heartacheuponthedeathofaloved one. Willsallowheirs to act withthe decedent’s wishesinmind,and can ensurethat assetsand possessions will endupinthe right hands.

Estate planning can be tricky,which iswhy many people turn to attorneys to getthe jobdone right. Attorneyswho specializeinestate planning willno doubtdiscuss thefollowing topics with their clients.

*Assets owned: Make alist ofknown assetsandfigure outwhichassetsare covered by the willandwhich will have to be passed onaccording to other estatelaws, such asthrough joint tenancy onadeed oralivingtrust. For example,lifeinsurance policiesor retirementplanproceeds will be distributed to your named beneficiaries. A willalso cancoverotherassets, such

Estateplanning canbetricky, whichiswhymanypeopleturntoattorneysto getthejobdoneright.

asphotographs, clothing, cars, and jewelry.

* Guardianship: Parents’ willsshould includeadeclarationofwhothey want to become guardianstheirunderage

childrenordependents.

* Pets: Some peopleprefer to use their will to also dictate guardianship fortheir petsand to leavemoneyor property to help care for those pets.

However, petsdonot have thelegal capacity to own property, so one shouldn’tgiftmoneydirectly to petsin a will.

* Funeralinstructions: Settling probate willnot happenuntilafterthe funeral. Therefore, funeral wishesin a willoften go unnoticed, statesthelegal advisement resource FindLaw.

* Executor: Anexecutorisatrusted personwho will carry outthe termsof the will. This personshould be willing to serve and be capableofexecutingthe will.

Peoplewhodie withouta valid will becomeintestate. Thismeanstheestate will be settled basedonthe lawsof wherethat personlived,andacourtappointedadministrator will servein the capacity to transferproperty This administrator will be bound by laws and may make decisionsthat go against thedecedent’s wishes. To avoidthis outcome,a willandotherestate planningdocumentsarecrucial.

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Wills&Estates

WhatisawillandshouldIhaveone?

A willisalegaldocument left by someonewho’s died. It letsthecourtknowwhat to do withthat person’sestate

A willoftenneeds to go throughprobate, a processthat ensuresthe willis realand was left by thedeceased

Willsusually namean executor,oranadministrator, whois responsiblefor carrying outtheinstructionsinthe will. Theexecutororadministrator can be one personor several people

Basicdutiesoftheexecutor oradministratorinclude:

* Completinganinventory and valuationofallassetsand debts

* Gathering namesand addressesofall beneficiaries andnext-of-kin

* Cancelling subscriptions and charge cards, redirecting

mailandwrappingupother personal matters

* Taking controlofallassets, includingthetransferof ownership registrationsand the collectionofanydebts

* Payingall validorproven debtsleft to theestate (the executororadministrator may be held personallyliable forthesedebtsifthey remain unpaidafterthedistributionof theestate)

* Filingtax returnsforthe deceasedandfortheestate

* Sellingassetsasnecessary anddistributingtheestate

*Preparingandobtaining approvalfromthe beneficiaries,heirs-at-laworthecourt foraccountsshowing assets, receipts,disbursements,and distributionoftheestate Ifno will wasleft by the deceased,certainindividuals

areeligible to applyforagrant ofadministrationinorder to handletheestate.If successful, the personwhois namedas administratoris legally able to distributetheestate.

Agrantofadministration canalso be used to assign an administratorif:

* Thedeceased didnot nameanexecutor

* Theexecutor hasdied sincethe will was madeandno alternateexecutor was named

* Theexecutorgivesupthe right to apply to thecourtfor probate

A lawyerisnot required in order to applyforagrant of administration.If youdohire a lawyer, legalfeesareconsidered a properexpense and may be paid outoftheestate (subject to the approvalofthe beneficiaries,heirs-at-law or

thecourt).

Anyonewho appliesfor a grantofadministrationon their own must be wellpre-

paredand ready to doalotof paperwork. Information courtesy of

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Awillisalegaldocumentleft by someonewho’s died. It lets the courtknowwhattodowiththatperson’s estate.

Wills &Estates

Situations that call forhiring alawyer

Situationsinwhichpeople canbenefitfromlegaladviceand representation ariseevery day. Whetherit’shelpwritingawillorassistance closinga new home purchase,lawyers canprovide a hostof invaluable services to their clients.

Legalrepresentation canbecostly, andthosecostsmightcompelpeople to go italone.However,thereare many situationsinwhichhiringalawyeris the appropriate move.

Complexsituations: Ado-it-yourself approach mightworkwithminor homeimprovementprojects.However, that approach is rarely in aperson’s best interest when alegalissuearises. That’s becauselegalissues areoften more complexthantheyseemdue to nuancesin laws.Understandingthose nuancesisthe responsibilityofa lawyer andrequires yearsofstudy.Whena complexlegalsituationarises, theabilitiesof alawyercan make the difference betweenasuccessful outcomeandone that putsindividualsin jeopardy.

Thedeathof aloved one: Lawyers

canhelpthefamiliesof recently deceasedindividuals navigate the potentiallycomplexallocationof that person’sestate. Forexample,lawyers who specializeinprobate lawcan ensurealltaxobligations aremet and can offerinsight and expertiseonhow tohandleanydisputesthatmay arise regardingthedeceased individual’swill andassets.

Extensiveestate planning: Lawyers whospecializeinestateplanningare oftenmistaken as beingthe same as probatelawyers.But that’s notnecessarily the case.Though some lawyers provide both estate planning and probateservices,thoseservices are different.Probate attorneys handle theadministrationof an estate aftera clientdies.Estateplanningattorneys workwithlivingclientswho want to drafttheir wills and ensuretheirassets areallocatedaccordingtotheir preferences aftertheydie.Individuals with largeand/orcomplexestatescan work withestate planning attorneys to establishtrustsandcreate extensiveasset

An estate plan that matchesyourcurrent situationisanimportantpartofyour roadmap to financial wellness.Working with OdlumBrown Financial Services Limited,*I helpmyclientsreview their plans,and we consider whether there havebeenanychanges to:

•Family dynamics

•Assetsanddebts

•Retirementsavingsand pensionplans

•Life,disabilityandcritical illness insurance

Iensuremyclientshave along-term plan that makes them feelconfident. Email meat adouglas@odlumbrown.com for acomplimentarytoolcalled“Getting Organized.”

distributionplans for people whohave multipleheirsand beneficiariesintheir wills.

Theseare just ahandfulofthe many

situationsin whichindividuals canrely on attorneys to helpnavigatepotentially complexissues.

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Call oremail me today to set anappointment.

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There aremanysituationsinwhich hiringa lawyer istheappropriatemove.

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Tips to revitalize agarden thisspring

Gardeningisa rewardinghobbythat pays ahost of significantdividends. Many peoplelove gardening becauseitallows them to spendtime outdoors, andthat simple pleasureisindeed a notable benefitof working ina garden.

With so much to gain from gardening, it’s no wonder peoplelook forward to gettingtheir handsdirty inthe garden each spring. Asthe weather warmsup,considerthesetips to help bringa garden back to life.

Discardthedead weight: Winter can takeits tollona garden, evenin regionswhere the weather between Decemberand early spring isnotespecially

harsh. Discard dead plantsthathave lingered into spring andpruneany perennialsthat need it. Branchesthatfellduring winter storms alsoshould be removed atthis pointif they have notpreviously beendiscarded.

Testthe soil: Soil testing kits can be purchased atlocal gardencenters andhomeimprovement retailers. Such testsareinexpensive and can revealifthe soil needs to be amended to helpplantsthrive inthe months to come.

Mulch garden beds: Mulching benefitsa garden by helping soil retain moisture andpreventingthegrowthof weeds. Various gardenexperts notethat mulchingin spring canprevent weed

seedsfrom germinating overthecourse of spring and summer. That means plants won’t have to fight with weedsfor water whenthe temperature warmsup. It also means gardeners won’t have to spendtime pulling weeds this summer.

Inspectyourirrigation system: Homeowners within-groundirrigation systemsor above-ground systemsthat utilizeadrip or soakerfunction can inspectthe systems before plants begin to bloom Damaged sprinklerheads or tornlines candeprive plantsof waterthey will need to bloomandultimatelythriveoncethe weather warmsup.

It’s almostgardeningseason,which meansgardeners canstartonthenecessaryprep worktoensuretheirgardensgrow in strongandbeautifulthis spring.

Tune up your tools: Gardening tools have likely been sitting around gatheringdust since fall. Serious gardeners knowthat tools can be expensive, so it pays to protectthat investment by maintainingthe tools. Sharpenedpruners help make plantsless vulnerable to infestationand infection. Wellmaintained toolslike shovelsandhoesalso make more demanding gardening jobsalittlebit easier, so don’t forget to tuneup your tools before the weather warmsup.

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Pros and cons to open-concepthomes

Open-concepthomes have become increasingly popularin recent years. Anopen-concepthomeisonein whichthe roomsflowinto oneanother withlimited obstructionfrom wallsor other barriers.

Beforedivingheadfirst into anew home purchase orabig renovation to realizeanopen-conceptdream, consider the prosandconsofthis type of setup to determineifit’s right for you.

Advantagesofopenfloorplans

Openfloorplansfacilitate the flow of natural lightthroughouta spaceand canpromoteairflow,helping to reduce warm orcool pocketsofairinotherwise closed-off rooms.

Openhomes make socializing easier, evenwhen peoplearedoingdifferent things. While someoneiscookingdinnerin the kitchen,heorshe can still interact with someoneelseplaying video gamesinthefamily roomor payingbillsinthehomeoffice. Entertaining alsois easier,as mingling with guestsis much more convenientwhen wallsare not gettinginthe way.

Asmallerhome canfeel much largerifitemploysanopenconcept The squarefootage isnotdividedinto smallerquarters,which sometimesare rooms(suchasformaldining rooms) that areonlyused a few times per year Thiseliminatesunderused spacesand opens sightlinesin the layout.

Disadvantagesofopenfloor plans

Open layoutsarenotfor everyone The same senseof spacethat occurs when wallsaretakendown may make roomsfeel cavernousand less cozy, particularly inhomes withample squarefootage. In addition,privacy can be hard to come by whenall roomsfeed into oneanother.

Before divingheadfirstintoanew homepurchaseorabig renovation to realizeanopen-conceptdream, considerthepros and consofthis typeofsetup.

Whenthe kitchenisnot separate fromthefamily room space,that makes it easy fornoise to compromisethe area’s comfortlevels. Thereis nohidingfrom noisein an openfloorplan,as soundsfrom voices, televisionshows and appliances tend to echo andblend together.Andifthehomeisa singlestory layout, thosenoisesfromthe main livingareasalso may carry to adjacent bedrooms.

Smokeandsmellsareanotherthing to consider. When somethingonthe stove spills over,asmall range hood willnot be practicalfor clearing smoke froma large space. Though thearoma offreshlycooked food isenticing, it can make it hard forcooks to keep guests outofthe kitchen.

Open-concept homesare popular, buthomeownersshould weighthe plusesandminuses to see if thistrend istruly rightforthem.

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As we ageandbegintoloseour mobilityandsenseofbalance, bathingcannotonlybecome difficultbutalso acauseof additionalstressandanxiety.

Fearoffallingand afearofnot beingabletogetoutofthetub aretwoofthemostcommon occurrenceswithmanyofour seniorstoday. Walk-intubshave become extremelypopularinthe lastdecadeandestimatesshowthat peoplewhogoaheadandinstalla walk-intubintheirhomestoday, will beabletoliveindependently foran additionalfiveyears.

Walk-intubsare exactlywhatthe nameimplies,tubsthathave large doorsthatopen,and yousimply walkinandsitdownon a17-inchhighseat. Youcloseandlockthe doorandthetubfills rapidlywhile youaresitting.comfortablyandsafely inside.Allthetapsandcontrolsare easilyaccessibleatyourfingertips.

Once youaredone yourbath,turn thedialandthetubquicklydrains and yousimplyopenthedoorand

walkoutofthetub.The various modelsallhave numerousgrab bars andnon-slipsurfacesmakinggetting inandout worryfree. Walk-intubs aredesigned foranagingpopulation whodesiretoremainindependent formanyyearstocome.

Manufacturershave optionaltub designsaccommodating everyshape andsizeofpersonandbathroom. Thereis atubsizethatwill fitin thespacewhere your existingtub orshoweris. Walk-intubscanbeas basicas asoakertubtoasdeluxe as your ownpersonalspa.Offering numerousoptionssuchasheated back,multispeed warm airjets, waterjets, ozone,lighttherapy, aromatherapy, andmore.

Thebenefitsof awalk-intubare numerous.Manypeoplecravebeing abletoconfidentlyhaveabathagain andfindrelief by justsoakingina warm tub.Ownerssaytheybelieve theysleepbetterafter asoothing bath.The warm airor waterjetsgive adeepmassageandhelptostimulate circulation,thuscarryingadditional

healing oxygenthroughoutthe bodytothehandsand feet.Thishas shownpositiveresultsincreasing mobilityandhelpingtorelieve thepainandsymptomsofsuch conditionsasarthritis,chronicback pain, fibromyalgia,diabeticand peripheralneuropathy, as wellas

variousotheracuteandchronic conditions.

TheCanadianGovernment websitestatesthat 1in4 seniors fall everyyear,and25%ofthese fallsareserious,leavingthevictims permanentlydisabledandbedridden. Alargepercentageofthesefallstake

placeinthebathroom.Asidefrom allthepainandsufferingitalsoends upcostingtheCanadianmedical systemtwobilliondollarsannually. Therefore,theBritishColumbiaand FederalGovernmentsarehelping manypeoplewhodecidetopurchase awalk-intubnow. Thehelpcomes inthe formsofataxcredit,a ProvincialSales Taxwaiver,andin qualifyingcases aGovernmentGrant of over$9000.

As we allageandthe years fly by, manyseniorsarefacedwiththe realitythattakingproactivesteps todayanddecidingtoretrofittheir homeswith awalk-intubisone ofthebestinvestmentstheycan maketohelpthemageinplace, comfortablyandindependentlyin thehometheylove.

At Home Tipstomakeayard lessattractivetoticks

Backyardsareidealplaces to spend warm afternoons soakingup some sun. Lazy days inthe yard are abig part of what makes warm weather seasonslike spring and summer so appealing. But thoseafternoons canquickly go off the railswhenanunwelcomevisitor makes itspresenceknown.

Homeowners canencounterticks in their own backyards but cantake various steps to make their lawnsless welcoming to ticks.

Cutyourgrassshortand keep itthat way: Black-legged ticks are transmitters of Lymedisease. Lymedisease poses a growingthreatin Canada,where data fromthe Public HealthAgencyindicates human-reported Lymedisease cases increasedfrom144in2009 to morethan 2,100in2022. Black-legged ticks do not likeenvironmentsthat aredry andhot, so short grass makes lawnsless attractive to this type oftick. Consumer Reports adviseshomeownerswho have let their grass grow a little toohigh(around five or sixinches) to bag their clippingswhen cuttingthegrass. Lotsof clippings on the grass canprovidea respitefromtheheat forblack-legged ticks.

Create atick barrier if yourproperty abuts woods: Woodsprovideacover from summerheat that black-legged ticks crave, so properties that abut the woods may be morevulnerable to these unwanted gueststhan yardsthat do not border woodlands.A barrier of dry mulch madeof wood chips between a property anda bordering wooded area canhelp repelticks,who won’t want to

Homeowners cantake varioussteps to make their lawnsless welcoming toticks.

settleinoftendry,hot mulch beds. Plantwithinfestationprevention inmind: Some plants canhelp to repel ticks because they boastcertain characteristicsthat ticks cannot tolerate. The fragrances, texturesand oils ofplants like garlic,mint, lavender, marigolds, andotherscreate fewer welcomingconditions forticks Homeowners can speak withlocal gardencentres foradviceon tick-repellantplantsthat canthrivein their climateandontheirproperties. Remove yarddebris: Piles of wood, leavesandbrush can make for good conditionsforticks that transmit disease. After raking leavesand gatheringbrush, discard the resultingpilesimmediately. Thesemeasures willnotnecessarilypreventallticks from establishing themselvesonaproperty, so individuals areurged to inspecttheir bodiesand the bodiesoftheir petsaftera dayinthe yard.

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Gardentotable:Howtoliveaberrylonglife

LAURAMARIENEUBERT

Contributing Writer

A handfulof berries each day has eclipsed apples,for those wishing to improve their lifespan.

According to leadinglongevityandfunctionalmedicine specialistand authorDr. Mark Hyman, berries rankhighon thelistof dailyprescriptives, forhimselfandforhis patients Agrowing body of evidence supportshis beliefthat food is medicine, andthat adopting just afew dailyfood andlifestyle habitscould significantly improve our‘healthspan’ alongside ourlifespan.

On thefood front, berries, oliveoil,cruciferous vegetables, nutsandgreen tea are among hisnon-negotiables. Berriescontainimpressive quantitiesofantioxidantsand

phytochemicals,which Hyman saysopenlongevity pathways, keep our gutshealthy,fight inflammation and reduce our risk ofdeveloping or exacerbating chronicdisease.

Organic berries,grownin healthy, chemical-free soil, containthemost nutrientsand should be free of harmful pesticides and fungicides. Freshfrozen berriesare very near as beneficialasfresh-picked, whichis good to knowduring high berry seasonwhenprices forlocal berriesarelowerthan imported.I make a point of stocking ourfreezerannually, withlocal, regeneratively grownblueberriesand haskap berriesforuseinprotein smoothies.

So-called specialty berries like currants, gooseberries, jostaberries, native beach strawberriesand native evergreen

huckleberriesare harder to findduring very short seasons, so we grow our owninasmall berry patch– savouringthe joyof harvestingandfreezing everyfew days throughout the summer.

Picking berries just before full ripeness so the bearsdon’t come calling, has become amorning ritual. Our little dog Dave accompaniesme, harvestinghisfairshareof strawberriesas we go. He has learnedthe hard way, to avoid the gooseberry and jostaberry bushes withtheir piercingly spiky stalks.

Spending early morning timeinthe gardenwhileenjoyinga steaming cupofgreen tea and listening to birdsong and bees,isaprivilege initself, notwithstanding thefact that itticks three otherlongevity boxesas well.

Getting outside early each day, rainor shine, resets our internalcircadian clock, which helpsus sleep better at night. Movingmeditationslikethe rhythmicpicking of fruit help regulate our body systemsand reduce stress,andprovidefull rangeof motion exercisethat maintains balanceandcore strength.Green teacontains antioxidant-effect catechins which supportbrainhealth and reduceinflammation.

Gardening–organicfood gardeningin particular–is goodfor our bodies,mindsand souls. ThedeeperIdiveinto all things permaculture, the more valueI attach to time spent growing, preserving, preparing andsharingfood as medicine. Berriesshowup every day in our kitchen: at breakfastin proteinsmoothies, chia pudding, buckwheat porridge, and

freshalongsidefrittata.Dried barberriesandblack mulberriesadd polyphenol punch to our nut-basedtrailmix

We enjoy sugarless jamsand jellies madefromtartfruits sweetened withhoney,anduse gooseberriesand jostaberries asa base for much-loved Thai and Moroccan spiced chutneys. Firm,low-sugar berrieslike currantsprovide both texture andacidin savoury sauces andgraviesformeat andfish. Adda handfuloffresh (or half as much dried),tart, nutrientdense berries to sauces before reducing to allowthe berries to rehydrateunderheat andoptimizeviscosity withoutadding processed starcheslikeflour, which can spikeglucoselevels.

Editor’s note:Laura Marie Neubert is a West Vancouverbasedurban permaculture designer.

DELTA SPORTS DeltaGymnasticsscorebigatWesterns

KATIELAWRENCEBALLOCH

Contributing Writer

It wasa successful weekendforeight Delta Gymnastics athleteswho were chosen to represent B.C. at the Western CanadianArtistic Championships last monthinLangley.

At Westerns,levels 8-10 women’sartistic gymnastics(WAG)and levels2-5men’sartistic gymnastics(MAG) athletesfrom B.C. to Manitobacompete for theirprovinces.

On themen’s side, Keanan Morcillacompetedfor Team BCB, whofinished second placeAll-Aroundinlevel 3. Morcillafinishedfirst onthehigh barinthe All-Around,qualifying forthefinals,wherehe nabbed secondplace.

“This was Keanan’s

first yearcompeting inProvinciallevel 3 and we are so proud ofhis performance at Western Canadian Championships,” said MAGcoordinator Richard Woo.

“Keananalso made high barfinals at BC Winter Games earlierthis yearandtheexperience helped himpreparefor thiscompetition. This putsanexclamation pointonagreat year for Keanan.”

Forthe women’s side, Delta Gymnastics had representation at allthree levels– Lila Bulka(level10 senior), Gabriela Hoolsema(level 10 senior wildcard), Sydney Thomas, Carolina Hoolsema, (level10 junior), Mackenzie Hayes, Annabelle Ma (level 9 junior),and Kaiya Tien (level8 senior),which made WAGcoordinator

Carolina Hoolsema, Kaiya Tienand Keanan Morcilla.

Jennifer Doberproud.

“They were allgreat contributors to the teamand performed wellintheAll-Around too. Havingfive outof fiveeligible athletes qualify to event finals isagreataccomplish-

ment,”she said. Bulkafinishedfirst on vaultintheAll-Around, andher team earnedthe team gold.

Shealsoqualifiedfor the vaultfinals,where sheplacedfourth.

Gabriela Hoolsema

earneda wildcard spot to Westerns asalevel 10 seniorandqualified forthefloor eventfinals, whereshefinishedin fourthplace.

Forthelevel10 juniors, Thomasfinishedthird All-Around. Her results

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qualifiedherforthe finalsin floor, beam, and vault,whereshe earned first, second,andthird respectively.

Thomas’ teammate, Carolina Hoolsemafinished17th All-Around. She wasunable to completeallthe eventsdue to injury, butherand Thomas’ scoreshelped theL10 junior teamfinish second.

Level9 junior Hayes finishedfourthAllAroundand earned secondplaceinfinals for bothfloorand vault Ma placed eighthAllAround,includingafirstplacefinishonfloor,and landedfourth in the vault final. Their teamalso finishedfirst placein the teamcompetition.

Level8 senior Tien finished20th All-Around individuallyandas a team,thelevel8 seniors wonbronze.

Winskill Dolphins will swimwith Canada’s best at Olympic Trials

Fourlocal swimmers andtheircoach, Judy Baker, will representthe Winskill Dolphins at the upcoming Canadian OlympicTrials, May13 to 19,in Toronto. Recently,the Winskill Dolphins Swim Club hada successful run at bothprovincials and Western Canadian Championships,where theyonce again punched above their weight in team standings. The swimmers swam many best times, won multiple medals,and set several club,provincialand meet records.

KellyQi, Naomi

Mynottplus brother and sister Zach and Abby McLeod all rankamong the top swimmersfor their ageinthecountry and will be competing to achieve personals bests and potentially earn a spotonthe National Development team and/ oronthe Junior National

team set to represent Canada in severalinternationalcompetitions this year. At OlympicTrials,the four junior swimmers from Winskill willface the best senior swimmersinthecountry, many ofwhom will be vyingfora spotonthe

teamthat will represent Canada in Paris at the 2024 Olympic Games. They include Olympic goldmedalistand current world recordholder Summer MacIntosh; goldmedalist Maggie MacNeil; Canada’s most directed Olympian Penny Oleksiak; and

Olympicmedalist Josh Liendo.

“Earningtheopportunity to compete at this levelisagreataccomplishmentforthese swimmersandisa result oftheir hard work and dedicationinthe pool,” said Baker.

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Picturedlefttoright; SydneyThomas, MackenzieHayes, AnnabelleMa, GabrielaHoolsema, LilaBulka,

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$1,399,000 PrimelocationinBeachGrove onaperfectrectangularlotwith 60ftfrontagezonedduplex.

1223PacificDrive, Tsawwassen

$2,290,000 Executivehomeon 10,200sqftprivate gardenlotinTheVillage!

24-66AStreet,BoundaryBay

$1,747,000

PrimeBoundaryBayLotwith over10,000SQFTtoinvest, build,orliveinthecurrentrancher andenjoythebeachlifestyle.

5424CandlewyckWynd, Tsawwassen

$1,399,000 Ifyoulovesunsets, privacy,andvistaviews thenthisisyourrancher!

5228GlenAbbeyPlace

$2,288,000

MasterfullydesignedCustombuiltExecutiveHome,offering 3400sqftofLivingSpacein PrimeLocation.

5801GoldenrodCrescent, Tsawwassen

$1,799,000

Beautifullyappointed 4-bedroomrancherin ForestByTheBaywith amazingoutdoorspace.

110N-110056Street, Tsawwassen

$1,099,000

Completelyrenovatedlarge cornerunitinsoughtafter RoyalOaks-apremieradult orientedcomplexintheheart ofTsawwassen.

WOW!!!$999,000

ThispropertyisthemoststructurallyengineeredlotonTsawwassen’sWesternBluff.New B.C. higherdensitypolicieswillallow2units,biggersquarefootageand Deltawillallowa basement.Deltahallwillprioritizealldevelopmentpermitsandarefullyinsupportofbuilding.Locationis a10,viewis12andpriceis a20!!! “WILLCONSIDERJOINTVENTUREORTRADEOF

GorgeousnewhomesinBeachGrove.Stilltimetodosomecustomizing. Excellentfloorplanswith3250sq.ft.andbeautifulsunnysouthernexposure yards. 5bedrooms, 5bathrooms.Greatquietareaandclosetoallamenities. Don’tmiss youropportunitytolive infabulousBeachGrove.Homesbuilt by an excellentexperiencedbuilder.

yourdreamhomeonthebestviewlotinTsawwassenwith280degreeview.

$1,899,000

Beautifulfamilyhomeon agreatstreetinupperTsawwassen.Homefeatures3600sq.ft, 5bdrms, 3fullbathrooms,largegreatroom,biggamesroom,hardwoodfloors,many updatesandalllargerooms.Homehasexcellentfloorplanthatopensto afabulousprivate southernexposed yard.Don’tmissthisGreathomein aGreatlocationat aGreatPrice.

2BEDROOM&DEN

2Bedroomsanddenongroundlevelinroyaloaks.Greatdevelopmentandlocation, walkingdistancetoallamenitiesand veryquietlocation. Thisunitwithitssizeandextraden rarelycometomarketsodon’tmiss your chanceto own inthisfabulousdevelopment. Thisniceunitisin goodconditionwithundatedappliances.

NORTHBURNABY

SienabroughttotheHeightswithdesigninspirationfromItaly’sfamous“DuomodiSiena”bringsanelegantlimestone finished 5storydesignconcept.Meetandmingleatthe streetside“piazza”orfor abitmoreprivacy enterthrough the hotelinspiredlobbyandenjoytherooftopgardenthatofferscoveredseatingandBBQ.This 1bedroomden +2bath topfloorunithasmountainviews,andisdesignedbyawardwinningHouseofBohn. Familysizekitchen,withu-shapeddesign,fullsizehighendappliances,andlargepantry. Spainspiredbathrooms,withhis &hersensuitesinks,soakertub, floorto ceilingporcelaintileandquartzcounterswithcustomframedmirroredcabinets.HomealsoincludesA/C.

cell 778-839-8947 � ce 604-946-1255

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I4845LINDENDRIVE,LADNER

Updated1,686sqft townhouse:3bdrms,oversizedflexroom, 3baths.Brightkitchen: stainlesssteel appliances,quartz counters,newer cabinetry.Spaciousliving roomwithsundeck. Threebedrooms upstairs;primarybedroomwith walk-incloset &cheaterensuite. Updatedbathroom:whiteoakdouble vanity,deepbathtub.Bonusflexroomdownstairs; fencedbackyard,patio.Two-carcarportwith storage room.$200/month strata. Petfriendly.

5614688HAWKLANE

Beautifullyappointed 3bed,2.5bath cornerunit townhomeinSunnyTsawwassen.Openlayout,kitchen withpremiumcabinetryandquartz countertops.East-facingsundeck off kitchen. 3beds, 2baths,and laundry upstairs.Frontdooropens to west-facinggreenspaceandpatio.Doubletandemgaragewith ample storage.Walkingdistancetoshoppingmalls, restaurants,beaches,andtrails.

1151 FairwayViewsWynd

Welcome to FairwayViewsinSunnyTsawwassen. Thisspacious1900+sqft 3bedroom, 3bathroomendunit offersanefficientfloorplan over 3levels. Featuring agasfireplaceinyoursunkenliving room,an oversized primarybedroomwith vaulted ceilings, cedar ceilingsin yourloft,and atranquilgreenspaceoffyourback porch. Thisunithasnewwindows +slidingdoorsinstalledin2017.New roof +skylightin2023.Amenitiesinclude an indoorpool,hottub,sauna,andsundeck. Centrallylocatedstepsfrom Tsawwassen’stowncenter,shops, restaurants,BeachGrove Golf Course,andbeautifulBoundaryBay. OpenhouseSat/SunApril20th &21st2-4pm.

&bay windows.Upstairsdiscoverfour wellappointedbedroomsincluding amastersuitewith vaultedceilings,spa-likeensuite, and sunlitbalcony to enjoyyourmorningcoffee.Durablemetal roof,efficienthot waterradiantheating,and twoskylightsthat providenaturallight.Outside,amaturegardenlandscape awaitsin yoursunnyandprivatebackyardperfect forentertaining.Convenientlylocatedjuststeps away fromCliffDrive Schooloffering Frenchimmersion, minutesfromtowncenterand muchmore!

SuttonGroupSeafair Realty

100-5000Bridge Street,Delta,BC 604.250.6981

Bedrooms: 1•Bathrooms:1 FloorArea: 515 sq.ft. 4486 61 Street,Delta $1,399,900

Bedrooms: 4• Bathrooms:3 FloorArea:2,491sq.ft.

Welcome to this fourbedroomplusdenhomethatisperfect foragrowing family orhomeoffice! On themainfloor youwillfind acozyliving room, aspaciouseat-in kitchen,the formaldining room,the family roomand aden.All fourbedroomsare locatedupstairsincludingthespaciousprimarybedroomwith alargeandbright ensuiteandplentyof storageandaccess to thesundeck.Other featuresincludea privateeastfacing yard,singlecargarage,andupdatedfurnace, hot watertank, skylights, fencingandpaint. Locatedwithin walkingdistancetoHollyElementary, recreation,transitandmore!OpenHouseonSunday, April28th,from 2to4pm.

$595,000

•3bedrooms,1.5bathroom

•Golfcourse,marina, recreationandshopping nearby.

•Airconditioning,dishwasher, disposal –waste.

•Drapes/windowcoverings, hottubspa/swirlpool.

•Oven-builtin, rangetop, refrigerator,windows –themo.

Bedrooms: 4•Bathrooms:3 FloorArea: 2,681sq.ft.

This wellmaintained familyhomehasplenty to offer!Situatedona 10,000SQFTlotwith awestfacingbackyard,thishome offers 3bedrooms,kitchen,dining roomand aspaciousliving roomupstairs with adenand a1bedroomin-lawsuitedownstairs.Situatedonaquiet street steps to Diefenbaker Park, PebbleHillElementaryschooland publictransit. Centrallylocatedclose to CentennialBeach, restaurants, markets,shops. recreationandmore!

Welcome to INGASTOWNlocatedintheheartof Gastown’sHeritageDistrict. Acontemporaryonebedroomandonebathroomsuitecompletewithanopen layoutandamplelight. Featuresincludepolished concretefloors,an efficient kitchenlayout completewithquartz countertops, agas range,a builtin ovenand Europeanintegratedcabinetry.Enjoytheshared rooftoppatio with anoutdoor kitchenandBBQarea.Close to Chinatown,Downtown,Railtown, Yaletown, transit, parksandsomuchmore. Thisisan excellentopportunity to ownandliveclose to all that downtownhas to offeror agreat investment. One storagelockerincluded.

4533 WRiverRoad,Ladner

$1,299,000

•2 bedrooms, 2bathroom

•LivinginLadner,closetotown centre,on your ownfloating homeisidyllic.

•Kitchenonmainfloorwith soapstonecountersandplentyof cabinetsforstorage anda high-endSSappliancepkg.

•Primarybedroomhasensuitewith elegantfixturesandsauna.

•Possibleroomfor aboatandpets arewelcome.Longtermmoorage.

•2bedrooms, 1bathroom, 1081sq.ft.

•Sensational Waterfront propertywithrevenue fromtwofloathomesseparately owned.

•Turnkeyproperty.

•Homecanbeusedas AirBnB.

$1,799,000

• Barn,Storage

• Workshop Detached

• CentralLocation

• Marina Nearby

• Recreation Nearby

• Shopping Nearby

$1,599,900

498410A AVENUE

•4BEDROOM &3BATHROOM

•2,686SQ.FTINTERIOR

•WELLAPPOINTED10,000+SQ.FTLOT

•LOTSOFPARKINGINCLUDINGRV PARKING AVAILABLE

•CENTRALTSAWWASSENLOCATION

$2,199,900

$629,900

405 -475853STREET

•TOPFLOORCONDO AT SUNNINGDALE

•2BEDROOMS &2BATHROOMS

•912SQ.FTINTERIORLIVINGSPACE

•1PARKING &1STORAGE

•WALKINGDISTANCE TO LADNERVILLAGE, SCHOOLSANDTRANSIT

•5BEDROOMS

•2,114SQ.FTINTERIORLIVINGSPACE

•HUGE8,795SQ.FTLOTWITHDEVELOPMENTPOTENTIAL

•OPENDRIVEWAY WITHRV PARKING AVAILABLE

$2,399,900

5092BBENTLEYDRIVE

•CUSTOMBUILT3,292SQ.FTHOMEWITHLUXURIOUSFINISHESTHROUGHOUT

•6BEDROOMS 7BATHROOMS

•1BED 1BATHLEGALSUITEWITHIN-SUITELAUNDRY

•DETACHEDFULLYFINISHED12' X17'RECROOM/OFFICEINTHEBACKYARD

•LARGE7,741SQ.FTLOTWITHSIDEACCESS TO BACKYARDANDRV PARKING

•DESIRABLEVICTORYSOUTHNEIGHBOURHOOD

$1,799,900

4903A53STREET

•5BEDROOM 5BATHROOM

•2,614SQ.FTOPENCONCEPTLIVING

• DETACHED 1BEDROOM 1BATHROOMCOACHHOUSE

•CENTRALLOCATION,STEPSAWAYFROMLADNERVILLAGE

2LOT SUBDIVISIONAPPROVED!!! Beautiful privateEstateonone of Tsawwassen’s finest streets backsontoCliff DriveSchool. Thisisa rare opportunitytoown amagnificentEstate. Ahugeproperty andbeautiful home witha sunsoakedbackyardcompletewithpooland unlimited optionstoentertain.You will be the ultimate host andhostess.A propertyofthis magnitudeisrarelyofferedfor sale so DO NOTHESITATEasthisisanamazing chance to purchase theEstateyou have always dreamed ofowning.(29483348)

$1,299,900

491445 AVENUE

•5BED 2BATH

•LEGAL 2BED 1BATHSUITE

•2,143SQ.FTINTERIOR •7,056SQ.FTLOT •STEPS AWAYFROMDELTA SECONDARYAND LADNERELEMENTARY

$1,799,900

4911A53STREET

•5 BEDROOM 5BATHROOM

•2,614SQ.FTOPENCONCEPTLIVING

•DETACHED 1BEDROOM 1BATHROOMCOACHHOUSE

•CENTRALLOCATION,STEPSAWAYFROMLADNERVILLAGE

•1UNDERGROUND PARKINGANDSTORAGELOCKER

•CENTRALLOCATIONSTEPSAWAYFROMLADNERVILLAGE, SCHOOLSANDTRANSIT

$1,488,000 SOLD

469355STREET

•5BEDROOM 3BATHROOM

•LARGE8,692SQ.FTLOTINQUIETCUL-DE-SAC

•WELLMAINTAINED2,660SQ.FTHOME •2BEDROOMIN-LAWSUITE •PRIMECENTRALLADNERLOCATION

BOUNDARYBAY RANCHERwithloft-Bright &spacious2053sq ft homeonprivate,sunny WESTlotjuststepstobeautifulCentennialBeach &park!Kitchenopensto familyrmwith cozygasf/p&doorstopatiowithhottub!Separateliving &diningroomsareideal for entertaining!Ideal familyhomeinunbeatablelocation!OPENSAT&

496SandbarPlace,Tsawwassen$1,750,00026252Street,Tsawwassen

19866STREET |$1,499,000

3BEDS |2 BATHS| 1,439SQ.FT.| BUILT 1973

WelcometothepicturesquebeachtownofBoundaryBayinSunny Tsawwassen. Nestledjust 3blocksfromthebeachthischarming 3bedroom, 2bathroomhome offers theperfectcoastaloasis.Fullyfencedyardforprivacy,RV/Boatparkinganda gardenersdelight!Withdirectaccesstothebeachvia aprivatelaneway,youcanenjoy endlesssummerdays.Bringyourdecoratingdreamstolifeinthisinvitingspaceor buildthehomeyouhavebeendreamingof.Don’tmissthisopportunitytoownyour ownsliceofparadise -startlivingyourdreamsonthebeachthissummer!Calltoday!

309136356STREET |$639,000 2BEDS |2 BATHS| 960SQ.FT. |BUILT 1994

Introducingthischarming 2bedroom, 2bathroomcondonestledintheheart of Tsawwassen,centrallylocatedinthecovetedStanwayinWindsor Woods. Boastingnearly100sqftof livingspacethiswestfacingabodeoffers 2decks overlooking atranquillagoon,idealforunwindingafter alongday.Withits convenientproximitytotownthis residencecatersperfectlytodownsizers, professionalcouplesorfamiliesseekingbothcomfortandconvenience.Embrace theopportunitytopersonalizethisspaceandbringyourdecoratingideastolife. Don’tmissoutonthechancetomakethisdelightfulcondoyournewhome!

&sunnyWESTdeckin very desirablecomplex&location -walktoquaintLadnerVillage,groceries,restaurants, transit &park!Kitchenoverlookseatingarea &livingroomwithcozygasf/p &Frenchdoor to privatecovered deck! Feesincludeparking &storagelocker.CALLNOW!!!

5313BELAIRCRESCENT |$1,399,000

WelcometoyourownsliceofparadiseinCentral Tsawwassen.Thissprawling,over 11,00sqft.lotboastsendlesspossibilities!Nestledonthepropertyis acharming CapeCodwith 3bedrooms, adenand 2bathrooms.Immaculatelykeptandwell loved,completewith adetached,fullyservicedworkshopforyourcreativepursuits. Whether youae readytomoveinandenjoy,embarkon arenovationorbuildyour dreamhousefromthegroundup,thisistheopportunityyouhavebeenwaitingfor. Don’tletitslipaway,actfast!Withitsprimelocationclosetoshops,schools,transit, golf,parksandthebeach,theperfectlifestyleawaits.Calltoday!

5544688HAWKLANE |$789,000 3BEDS |3BATHS |1,326SQ.FT. |BUILT2018

Welcometothischarming 3bedroom, 3bathroom Townhouselocatedinthe vibrantcommunityof Tsawwassen!Boastingmodernamenitiesandconvenient location,thispropertyofferscomfortablelivingspacesidealforfamiliesorthose seekingtodownsize.Someofthekeyfeaturesareit’sspaciouslayout,modern kitchen,brightlivingareasandsituateddirectlyacross from TsawwassenMills. Don’tmissthisopportunitytomakethisinviting Townhouseyournewhome. Calltoday!

Contemporarysingle-familyhomeinthe sought-after WestCoastEstates!Boasting 4bedrooms &3.5bathroom,spacious2-level home,2,151sfofopenlivingspace.Fullyfenced 3,300sqftyard.Detacheddoublegarageplus separateparking pad.EVchargingroughedin andACincluded.Move inReady!

ATTENTION!Buildersand1sttimebuyersto agreatopportunity nthissolidgoodbones 2bedroomandden(was 3bedrooms) rancherongoodsized72 X96lot.SomeTLCwillgo alongway hereinthissmartlittlerancherwithgoodfloorplanthatoffersa 3footcrawlspace,95%efficientfurnace, replacedhotwatertank, allkindsofparking +RVonhugedrivewayandloadsofpotentialfor the1sttimebuyerorevendownsizing.Greatcentral WestLadner locationtoallamenitiesandimmediatepossessionisavailable.

22-4656Orca Way, Tsawwassen

TheCameliaoffers1024sqftoflivingarea, a functionalkitchen, 2large bedrooms, renovatedspa-likeensuite/bathroom, awarm gasfireplace &coveredbalcony. This well-kept buildingprovidesconvenientamenitiessuchas same-floorstorage,sauna&oneparkingspace.

Seasidecontemporary1267sqft -2bedroom+ denwith 3bathroomtownhome.10’ceilings, openconcept, Westfacingdeckandprivate garage.Communityoutdoorpool,clubhouse withgym.

Spacious2,560sqftPebbleHillfamily homeboasting 3bedroomsand 3bathroomson asun-kissed7,782sqftlot. Vaultedceilingsandsunlitlivingspaces with awrap-arounddeckoffthekitchen.

Liveinthecountry 5minutesfromeverythingonthis17.34acresquareparcel withhuge roadfrontageand roughedinseconddrivewayentrancewhich features acozy 4bedroomEnglishstylehomewith 4yearold roof,exterior paint &carpets, a5stallbarn,hayfield,and agenerouspastureareathat hasbeenanequestrianfacilityfordecades.Thepropertyislocatedbetween Ladnerand Tsawwassenmakingit ashortdriveto TsawwassenMillsMail, BCFerries,TFNIndustrialParkand30minutesfrom Vancouver.Theproperty holdsgreatinvestmentpotentialwithfutureportexpansionandsidesonto 2BCRailpropertiesclosetotherailway.CallL/Sforfurtherinformation.

WESTHAMISLAND!Countrylivingatitsfinestandjust a10minutedriveto the hustle & bustleofthebusyworld.This3.19acreparceloffers aprideof ownership,wellmaintained1479sq.ft. 3bedroomrancherwithgoodsized roomsthroughout,hugegardenarea, anicestorageshedand alandscape youcan’tput apriceon...absolutelybeautiful! DeltaMunicipality indicates thatonecanbuild a3,552sq.ft.homeandanaddition1,937sq.ft.home idealfortheextendedfamily!Beoneofthefewpeoplethatgettoenjoy thespeciallifestyleofbeingoutinthebooniesyetmomentsfromsuburbia andalltheothergreatamenitiesthatDeltahastooffer!

Custombuiltcraftsmanoneownerrancherwithbasement backing ontoBeachGrovegolfcourseisfiveminutesfromowncenter yet offersamazingtranquility.Thisqualitybuilthomeoffershotwater heat,beautifuloakfloors,vaultedceilingsandsweepingviewsonto thefairwaytoenjoyfromthemassivewrap-rounddeck.Thehuge 11,582sq.ft.manicured lotalsooffers abonus,677sq.ft.shop idealforwhateverprojectisonthebrew.

Prime20.25acreparcelwith 2homesand a8400sq.ft.barnoffersfuturedriveway accessoffofHornbyDriveidealforlargetrucksislocatedonthequietsectionof 104thclosetoBoundaryBayandprivatememberairstrip.All 3buildingsonthis propertywerebuiltin1972whichincludes asprawling3,162sq.ft. 4bedroom rancherw/30carcementdrivewaywassubstantially renovatedin1987andthe roof replaced12yearsago.The2ndhomeis a3bedroomrancher(idealfuturebuilding site)andthespectacularbarnwasusedfromday 1tobreedracehorsesuntil 9years agoistruly a1stclassfacilitycompletewithsteel roofandcladding.Animpeccable propertythatcouldlenditselfeasilytootherfarminguseswithgoodirrigationnearby.

Amazing16,071sq.ft.lotwithwellmaintained 2levelin soughtafterlocationincentral Tsawwassen.Thehomeoffers 5bedroomswith acomfortableplan, a5yearold roof,hardwood floorsand alittleupdatingwillgo alongwayhere.Thehuge backyardallowsfor afutureingroundpool, asportsfacilityor abigshopfortheautoenthusiast.Deltaindicates afuturemax buildingenvelopeof8,734sq.ft.withbasement50%below gradeidealforthelargefamilyand a15minutewalktoschools andmostlocalamenities.

QUIETSTREET

MLSR2711985360ºTOUR

$848,000

210 –1300HunterRd.

HunterGreen!Spaciousandbright1340sq.ft.cornersuitewith a180panoramicview overlookingthe 17thfairway ofBeachGrove GolfCourse. This 2bed/2bathImmaculatelykeptunithasanupdatedkitchen, newinteriorpaint,largeprimarybedroom,in-suitestorageandshowsbeautifully!Hugewraparounddeckto entertaininstyle.Stepstoshopping,transit,recreation,andallamenities. Perfectfordownsizers whoenjoy golfcourseviewsandliving walkingdistancetotowncenteramenities.Quickpossession available.Lookno further,thisisfor you!

#307 –20686EastleighCr.

TheGeorgiais aqualitybuilt4-year-oldpetfriendlyapartmentlocatedintheheart ofLangley.This 2beds/2bathsplusinsidestorageunitfeatures a9feetcelling, granitecounters,A/Cinmasterbedroom,openconceptlivingandqualityfinishing throughout.EquippedwithanexerciseCenter, 2parkingstallsplusstoragelocker, andamplestreetparking.Centrallocation,closetoKwantlenUniversity,shopping, dining,andthefutureSurreyLangleySkytrain.Greatopportunitytolive or investin!

$1,488,000

5217UplandDrive

Discoverthis charming 3bed, 2bath rancherincliffdrive.Thisupdatedhome boastsforestandmountainviews, apatio,and abeautifulgardenon aspacious 11,324sqftlot. Fantasticopportunityto owninoneofTsawwassen’spremier locationswithpotentialtobuildupto4396sqft.Convenientlylocatednearthe ferryterminal,mall &shopping,thishomeoffersboth Tranquilityandaccessibility. Stepintotheopenconceptlayout, floodedwithnaturallight,embracetheserenity of yourprivateretreat,savouringmorningcoffeesonthepatio. Withupdated featuressuchaskitchen,bathrooms,furnace,h/wandmore,enjoymodern comfortandrusticnaturalbeauty,this rancheris alifestyle choice.Don’tmissthe chancetoseize yourdreamhomeonuplanddrive- whereparadise awaits!

“Attention2ndhomeowners!Ifyou’ve beenthinkingaboutselling your vacationor rentalhome,actnow andclosebeforeJune25,2024and avoidthenewFederalGovernmentCapitalGains Taxchangeswillincrease yourCapitalGains Taxbyupto8.8%.”Call formoredetails.

151256th Street Tsawwassen |$1,999,000

MLS#C8059353

Don’tmissthis exceptionalopportunitytoacquirea standalone retail/office buildingin Tsawwassen! Positionedontheprimarybusinessthoroughfare, this property isalsodesignatedinthenewlyproposed Official CommunityPlan formedium-densitymulti-family redevelopment, potentiallyup to 6storeys. Currentlyleased to aveterinaryclinic,the existingbuildingboasts over2,700 sqftofspace. Itslayoutsuitssimilarbusinesses,medicalpractitioners,andmore, featuring afront reception,multiple examination rooms,andprivateofficeareas.

NEWLISTING

1605116th Ave, SouthSurrey

$4,888,000

MLS#R2875565

DEVELOPERALERT! This centrallylocatedsitepresents aprime opportunityfor redevelopment. Situatedwithinthe King George HighwayCorridor Plan,thecurrent designationof15 UPAoffersthepotential forrezoning to higherdensity. Similar sitesintheareahaverecentlybeen rezoned for6-12storey mixed-usebuildings,highlightingthepotential forthisproperty.

BayviewHills,Tsawwassen | $6,600,000

34,000sf |5Lots |RS5 Zoning |Tsawwassen

Exceptionalopportunitytoacquire3existingpropertiesthathave 3rdreadingapprovaltobecomefiveRS5 zonedlots.Nestledinoneof Tsawwassen’s most covetedenclaves, this expansive 34,000sfparcelisa rare find.

NEWPRICE

144-2228162nd

1,203sf |3beds| 2baths

TheBreezebyAdera|MLS#R2871331

Discover TheBreezebyAdera,an award-winningdevelopment inSouthSurrey. Thischic3-bed,2-bathroom townhome featuresan amazinglayoutand atandem2-cargarage.Enjoy exclusiveaccess to TheBreeze’sWest CoastClub,offeringa gym, yogastudio,entertainmentroom,andsauna.

548315b Avenue, Tsawwassen |$2,999,000

5,043sqft| 6Beds |5Baths |Tsawwassen| MLS#R2824975

Experience pureluxuryinthis 6bedroom, 5bathroom home,just 3years young.Bright&Spaciouslayoutthat isdesigned forentertainingwithopen conceptliving featuring adouble-sided fireplacethatseparatesthe chef’s kitchenfromthe greatroom.

NEWLISTING

12-3350 Westham IslandRd, Ladner |$389,000

MLS#R2875176

Experiencebreathtakingviewsfromthis2-bedroom floathome nestledonthe riverinLadner.Thisstunning residenceboasts 2bedroomsonthelowerleveland aspaciouslivingareaon theupper floor.Enjoytheopen conceptlayoutwith vaulted ceilings,laminate flooring,and contemporaryglass railings.The livinganddining roomsopenup to anincrediblebalconywith framelessglass railings,offeringunobstructedviewsofthe river.

1,117sf |2Beds |2Baths

Sunningdale |MLS#R2861895

Thisspacious1,117sf 2bedroom, 2bathroom condolocatedinthesoughtafter Sunningdaledevelopmentin CentralLadner.Bring yourdecoratingideas,quick possessionpossible.

Todd Jackson, B.A.

RichardLowe, RIBC

AmyLambert, B.A.

Mike VanStraaten, BMgt Realtor

2BDRM&DEN, PENTHOUSE

JUSTLISTED,this1630 sq.ft.cornercondo at Tsawwassen Greenis now availablefor viewing. Thiswelldesignedlayoutoffers 2 large bedrooms,aden,gallerykitchen and2sundecks. Youcan walk to shops, medical buildingand kinvillage. BobCooke604-943-7653

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1243Beach GroveRoad

BeachGrovefamilyhome.Oneofthebest locationsavailable with awestern exposed backdeck/yardoverlooking“Beach Grove Mini Park”.This 5bedroom 3bathroom homeisonlyminutesto golfcourse,Dyke &schools.Perfect forkids &pets.Bonus: in-law-suiteavailable forextraincomeif needed.ViewsofOcean &Mountains fromthefrontcovereddeck.

Ferguson Road

Centrallylocatedinthe heartof Tsawwassen& walking distanceto shopping,restaurants, buses &golfcourse. This 2bedroomanddenrancher wasbuilt asa “PassiveHome”in2015. Abuilding standardthatistrulyenergyefficient, comfortable,affordableandecologicalat thesametime.Must beseentoappreciate itsvalueandgreatlocation.Converttoa “heatpump”heatingifdesired.

4BDRMUPDATED BEAUTY

Over$300,000 spentonthiscul de sacpiece of paradise.This welldesignedlayouthas 3fireplaces andagorgeousbackyard entertainingareawithputting green, closetoschools,park&golf. Youmustsee inside,you will notbedisappointed. BobCooke604-943-7653

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APPLEBY, Mary Joyce (nee Symonds)

MaryJoyceAppleby(neeSymonds)wasbornto GenevieveandBill Symonds in Weyburn,SaskatchewanonApril28,1930.Shepassedawaypeacefullyat homeonMay5,2024attheageof94inTsawwassen,BC,surrounded by her family.Joycewaspredeceasedbyhermother Genevieve, fatherBill, andsister JacquieIronside(Hugh).

TheSymonds family movedfromWeyburn to Vancouverwhenthe girls were young. Joyceattendedgradeschoolat OurLadyof Perpetual Help and graduated fromLordByngSecondarySchool.Itwasduringthose schoolyears thatJoyce metKenApplebythrough theCatholic YouthOrganization. Joyce wasproudtosay she hadhereyeonhim forsometime!Joyce wenton to attendSt.Paul’s Hospital Schoolof Nursingandgraduatedasan RN in January 1952.JoyceandKen were marriedonAugust30,1952 in Vancouverand movedtoKingston,Ontariowhere Kenwas in medicalschoolatQueens UniversityandJoyce workedatthe HôtelDieuHospital.

JoyceandKenhad aonce in alifetimelovesharing 72yearsofmarriage. Togethertheyraised 5sons, Michael (Dianne),Ken (Jane),Bill(Amy), Jamie (Angele)andRobert(Carole). Ken andJoyce werethe proudgrandparentsof 15grandchildrenbetterknown as“Grandma’sangels”,Brian,Jesse,Jocelyn, John,Jerry,Jara,Danny,David,Adam,MJ,Noelle, Emily,Sara, Colin,andLaura aswellas8 greatgrandchildren, Ramona, George,Matilda,Rose, Thomas, Cole, Isabelleand Noah. After raisingher family,Joycereturnedtowork asa nurseatKen’sfamilypracticewhereshewasaffectionatelyknownasMrs.Joyce. Joycetreasuredhertimewithfamilyincludingmanysummerholidaysatthe lakeinWinfield,BC.Onceretired,JoyceandKentraveledand cruisedall cornersoftheglobe,butalwaysincludedtripsaroundBC andAlbertavisiting theirchildrenandattendinggraduations,sports,andspecialevents. Inadditiontoraising 5boys,Joycesomehowfoundthetimetoplaythepiano and‘jamout’withherboysandtheirmanyvariousmusicalinstrumentsandalso playedtheorganatchurch.Joyceenjoyedbowling,skiing,tennis,runningwith Ken,gardening,raisingchickens,andbeingtheultimatehosttohermany friendsandfamily.Itwasnearlyimpossibletoturndownherdeliciouspiesthat alwayswrappedupherwelcomingSundayandChristmasdinners.Joyce alwaysbroughtsmilestothepeoplearoundherwithherquickcheekyremarks, vibrantsenseofhumour,andcontagiouslaugh.

We willmissherdearly.

A funeralservicewillbeheldMonday,May13at10:00amat SacredHeartParish,3900ArthurDrive,Delta,BC. Inlieuofflowers,donationscanbemadetoBCCancer Society. http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/

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SWENSON,Robert July20,1964 −March17,2024

Itiswithgreatsadnessthatwesharethepassing ofourbelovedRobertBrianSwensonofLadner, BC,onMarch17,2024.

BornJuly20,1964,Roblivedtheentiretyofhislife inLadner,BC,aspartofthefourthgenerationto liveontheSwensonfarm.Hewas amanofmany talentsthroughouthislife,buthisgreatestpassion wasbeing ahusbandand afather.

Robhad aspecialgiftofconnectingwithevery personhemet.Hebroughtjoytoeveryonearound himbysimplybeinghimself.Robalwaysprioritized Godandfamily,devotinghislifetohisfaithand ensuringhislovedoneshadthebestfuture possible.Hewas aconstantsourceoflaughter, makinglifebrighterandmorefunforall.Hewasa wonderfulhusband,father,brother,uncle,and friend.Hisloveforhiswife andchildrenwas immeasurable.Hewas amanwhosoughtoutthe truthandalwayswantedtobetterhimself.Rob excelledinsports,especiallyhockey,lacrosse,and skiing.Heenjoyedhobbiessuchasboating,fishing, andengaginginmanyprojectswithhisbeloved wife.Heenjoyedcountlesstripstothefamilycabin onPenderIsland,wheremanybeautifulmemories weremade.Rob’spassionformusicandtalentfor bringingpeopletogethercreatedmanycherished memories.Hepositivelyinfluencedmanylives,and hislegacywillneverbeforgotten.

Heissurvivedbyhisspouse,Raeanne;daughters Alyssa(Clayton)andCassidy;brotherGordon;and sistersBurnie(Ron),CindyandKathy(Ron). Rob is joinedinHeavenbyhislatefather,Don;mother Pat;andbrotherArthur(Cindy).

AmemorialservicewillbeheldonJune15,2024,at 1:00pmatTsawwassenAllianceChurch(495112 Avenue,Delta,BC,V4M2A5),withrefreshments to follow.Forthosewhoareunabletoattend,the servicewillbelivestreamedandcanbeaccessed viathefollowinglink:vimeo.com/event/4277545

Inlieuofflowers,donationscanbemadetoa charityofyourchoosing.

Restinpeace,ourdearestRob.Yourlaughterand lovewillbedeeplymissedbyallwhoknewyou.

BURR,CarolArdith

Carol ArdithBurr (93),(nee Christiansen),of Ladner,BC,passed away on January3,2024, after along,happylife.

Carol wasbornonSeptember 15,1930, to Andrew andEdith(neeLatval),Christiansen, inPrince Rupert,BC. The familymoved totheAnnieville area ofNorthDelta,whereCarolstayed untilshe married herhighschool sweetheart, Joe Burr,on her 21stbirthday.

Joe andCarol had 3children; Andy,Rod andKelly.

Carol is survived by her three children, Andy (Eva Marie),Rod(Chris)and Kelly (Bal). Grandchildren David (Cheryl),Aaron (Sasa), Jarrod (Tara)and Jamis.GreatgrandchildrenAiden,Denika, Nash andSaylor.SistersJuanita andCandy.Plusmany cherished nieces andnephews.

Carol ispredeceased by herhusband,Joe, her Mom andDad,andher sister Linda.

Carolwastheeldest ofthe 4sisters, Juanita(Alan), Linda(Robert)and Candy (Denis).

Carol’sdad was ahalibutfisherman.He spenttime awaysupporting hisfamily on longliners mainly in theBeringSea;on The ProsperityA,and then The ZodiacLight. Carol went from afishingfamilyand married into afarming family.

Carol very muchloved her children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews andalllittlechildren, andthey loved her in return. Fondlyrememberedfor her Sunday RoastBeef Dinner andofcoursea fabulous dessert.Carolentertained all ofthe special occasions -she was apartygirl.

Celebration ofLife

Pleasecomeandhelpuscelebrate the lives of Joe andCarol on Friday,June 28,2024 between 1:30 and5:30 at The HarrisBarn4140 Arthur DriveinLadner.

VARCOE ,CaptainVic W. February10,1944 -April30,2024

My darlinghusbandhaslosthisbattlewith an aggressivecanceraftersucha courageousfight, andthe exemplarycarehereceivedatDelta Hospital.

Survivedby his lovingwife, Pattyof34years,his adoringsister,Carmen(Ed2019),supportive brother-in-lawandsister-in-law, DougandBillie, nephewsDan (Delana)andfamily,David(Marissa) andTink,anddearchildhoodfamilyfriends,Bob andDauna.Vicwaspredeceasedbyhis parents, Maurice (2002)andMaizie (2008),andfavourite GrannyandGranddad Campbell.

Bornand raisedinVictoria, Vic hada longand successfulcareer inthemarineindustry,spanning almost50yearsstartingwithIsland Tug&Barge (1963).Atage24hewas veryproudtoreceivehis Masters Ticket in 1969(thesameyearwemet). Vic waspassionateabouthisrolewith Seaspan Int’l and“his barges”,andbeing partof Washington MarineGroupuntilhisretirementin2011as DirectorofMarineServices.Fishingtripswith Abof A& ATradingwerealwaysmemorable,withlots of funandverylittlesleep.

Golfingwithhis“buddies”wasanenjoyable hobby whichwasusuallyfollowed by“thecoldestCorona in aglasswith 2limes”. Onone particulargamehe got abirdie,thathementionednumerous times!

AlthoughVicand Itravellednearandfar to other countries, manywithDougandBillie,Kauaiand RiverCruiseswereourfavourites,alongwith good oldCanada.

Victookprideinhis beautiful garden anddelighted in watching thebirdsarrivingfor brekkie.Hewas trulyananimal lover, especiallyhisdogswho faithfullyfollowedhim(fortreats)andhe always had asupply ready forRipleyacrossthestreet.

IknowVicwouldbepleasedifyouwished to help theDeltaCommunityAnimalShelterhesupported. https://www.delta.ca/services/delta-communityanimal-shelter

PerVic’swishes,therewill benoservice.

Vicwillbesorely missedand alwaysremembered.

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Congratulations On Your60th WeddingAnniversary!

Dianeand DewarHarper were marriedon May9th, 1964 in Halifax at Rocking− hamUnitedChurch. Withloveandadmirationon thisextraordinaryoccasion. Love,Krista,Ian,Susan andCaseyxoxo

By virtueofthe Warehouseman’sLienAct

KINGSWAY BAILIFFSERVICE willdisposeof:

1)2020JEEPCHEROKEE

VIN#1C4RJFLG9LC369135

DebtorRO:BRAYANWOLFEAR

Amountowed:$8500.00

2)2023HARLEYDAVIDSONSTREETGLIDE

VIN#5H01KTP38NB655350

DebtorRO:LANCEEALEY

Amountowed:$18,000.00

ViewingbyAppointment. Unitscanbeviewedonline: https://kingswaybailiff.com/car-gallery/ Allemailwrittenbidsto:KingswayBailiffServiceby May24,2024at: info@kingswaybailiff.com www.KingswayBailiff.com

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Byvirtueofthe Warehouseman’sLienAct

Mundie’sTowing,Storage &Service(1976)Ltd. willdisposeof:

1)HONDAELEMENTVIN# 5J6YH28543L030218

RO:UNKNOWN

2)XPESCOOTER VIN# YH00051604A21910

RO:UNKNOWN

3)FORDESCAPE VIN# 1FMCU9DG1BKA8854

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4)GMCMOTORHOME VIN# 2GDJG31M3B4512100

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5)TOYOTACHR VIN# JTNKHMBX1K103861

RO:UNKNOWN

6)MERCEDESBENZVIN# WDDNG71X97A03853

RO:UNKNOWN

7)DODGECAMPER VANVIN#B25JT9K346101

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8)FORDE2500 VANVIN#1FBJS31H9HHB47424

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9)FORDESCAPE VIN# 1FMYU93115KB26343

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HALL& MEETINGROOMS forRENT withCommercialKitchen ALL SAINT’S CHURCH 4755ArthurDrive, LADNER Callforinfo:604-946-8413 allsaintsladner.org

WAREHOUSEMAN’SLIEN CALLIOUNORMANisin− debtedtoRoadwayTowing Ltd.forstorageand towing on 2014JEEPGRAND CHEROKEEwithVIN#1C4R− JFBG3EC201446. ALienis claimedundertheAct.There is presentlyanamount due andowingof$20,815.59 plusany additionalcosts of storage,seizureandsalethat mayaccrue.Notice is hereby giventhaton2024−05−24or thereafter, thesaidvehicle willbesold.The vehicle is currentlystoredatRoadway TowingLtd.,7391Progress Place, Delta,BC,V4G1A1, andwasplacedinstorageon March1,2023.Formorein− formation, callRoadway Towing Ltd. 604−940−0329

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Thefollowingvehiclewillbe soldasofMay23,2024for nonpaymentpluscostsaccruing.

1996 Honda Civic 1HGEJ8170TL804333

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$1421.91

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$724.20

PleasecontactbeforeMay 23,2024.Drake Towing ServicesLtd. 1553PowellSt. Van,BC, V5L5C3604-251-3344

TOYOTAKEYFOB REMOTECarKeyLOST onApril5that SaveOn Foods,Ladner inparking lotorinsidestore atapproximately4:00pm. Smallreward. Iffound,pleasecall 604-612-5110

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13)2006MITSUBISHI OLNDR VIN# JA4LX31F66U604631

RO:DONALKIELY

14)2005GMCYUKONVIN#3GKFK16T45G169358

RO:PAWEL BUCZYNSKI

15)2012MITSUBISHIRVRVIN# JA4AJ3AU8CZ604541

RO:MAN SANDHU

16)1996 TOYOTACROLAVIN# 2T1BA01EXTC154175

RO:CLAYTON MAURICE MARISCO

17)2006 KIA SPTRAVIN# KNAFE121765327964

RO:EUFEMIANO FABROS

18)2017NISSANALTMA VIN# 1N4AL3AP3HN303934

RO:LEROYMAJANI

19)1995 BUICK REGALVIN# 2G4WB52L1S1488810

RO:GARYABRAHAM

20)2003SATURNION VIN# 1G8AK52F83Z172011

RO:CHARLENE GEREIN

21)2005FORDFOCUSVIN#3FAFP37NX5R160683

RO:VINCENT LAFRENIERE

22)1991CHEVROLET 1500 VIN# 2GCEC19K5M1103724

RO:MITCHELL LAGIMODIERE

23)2014FORDFUSON VIN# 3FA6P0T90ER249508

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WAREHOUSEMANLIEN

Byvirtue of the Warehouseman’sLienAct andon behalf of Shelter IslandMarina, wewill dispose of goodsbelongingto: Pierre VanderMerwe, a 54’PowerBoatcalledBlueMoon torecover$5131.35plus accruing storage &any/allotherexpensesrelated. Thesegoodswillbemadeavailableforsaleafter May16th,2024. GoodsarecurrentlybeingstoredinRichmond,BC. Contact604-434-2448forfurtherinformation.

U-HaulMoving &Storage

Richmond

ClaimsaLandlordsContractualLien againstthefollowingpersonsgoodsinstorageat 4511ShellRd, Richmond,BC. Tel: 604-270-8827. Auction issubjecttocancellationatanytime.

ROSALYN BAQUIRAN

KEVIN FOCONNOR

HUICHUAN LIN JASMINAKRUEGER

Asale willtakeplaceonlineat www.ibid4storage.com startingat10:00AMonFriday,May10,2024, until10:00AMSunday,May12,2024. Winnerswillbecontactedbyemailattheendof the auction.Roomcontentsarepersonal/ householdgoods,unlessnotedotherwise.Bidswill befortheentirecontentsofeachlockerunit.

Byvirtueofthe Warehouseman’sLienAct

Mundie’sTowing,Storage &Service(1976)Ltd. willdisposeof:

1) 1991TOYOTAPREVAVIN#JT3AC11R3M0051520

RO:RICHARDSTOKES

2)1997OLYMPICTRAILERVIN#1C9UF1220B1997212

RO:MENDOZADIMASRUFINO

3)2005 HONDAACCRDVIN#1HGCM56495A813669

RO:JUNCHENGLI

4)2006 CADILLACSRXVIN#1GYEE637160137826

RO:MITCHELLWRIGLEY

5)2007 MAZDA MZDA3VIN#JM1BK32F071709991

RO:ERIKPEDERSEN

6)2002 TOYOTASEQIAVIN# 5TDBT48A92S098434

RO:NIELSDUECK

7)2019VOLKSWAGENJetta VIN#3VWG57BU4KM143796

RO:ELDEENMILOBAR

8)2020NISSANROGUEVIN#5N1AT2MV4LC701555

RO: SERENABAKER

9)2006 INFINITIM35VIN#JNKAY01E26M101967

RO: BURT MOOY

10)2001 MAZDATRBUTVIN#4F2CU08161KM49560

RO:JAMES WANIA

11)1998CHEVROLETS10VIN#1GCCS1946W8108670

RO:JAYDENVENDRAMINI

12)2001 HONDAACCRDVIN# 1HGCG56491A806917

RO:LE DO

Unitsmaybeviewedandbidstobesubmittedon TUESDAY, May21,2024between10:00amto3:00pm

Allwrittenbidsto Mundie’sTowing5917Thorne Ave, Burnaby,BCV3N2T8.

U-HaulMoving &Storage

Delta

ClaimsaLandlordsContractualLien againstthefollowingpersonsgoodsinstorageat 10158NordelCourt,Delta, BC Tel: 604-581-8152. Auction issubjecttocancellationatanytime. FINISHINGTOUCHFLOORING LTDFINISHING TOUCHC/OJIMHEANEY

JOHN HANDERSON

Asalewilltakeplaceonlineat www.ibid4storage.com starting at10:00AMon Thursday, May9,2024, until10:00AMSaturday,May11,2024. Winnerswillbecontactedbyemailattheendof the auction.Roomcontentsarepersonal/ householdgoods,unlessnotedotherwise.Bidswill befortheentirecontentsofeachlockerunit.

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CosmeticPrecisionDenture System™

PremiumqualityCosmeticPrecisionDenturesinstillconfidenceandprovideoptimum functionwhileeating,speaking,andlaughing.Sophisticatedinstrumentation records facialandanatomicalinformationtorecreateyournaturalsmileandtheyouthfulfacial contoursofyourlipsandcheeks.Ourpremiumqualityteethduplicatenaturalteeth. Ourpremiumteethcontoursaredesignedtomatchyourskeletaltypewithfeminine andmasculinecharacteristicstoaccentuateyourappeal.

Premium qualityCosmeticPrecisionDenturesinstillconfidence andprovideoptimumfunctionwhileeating,speakingand laughing.Sophisticatedinstrumentation recordsfacialand anatomicalinformationtorecreateyournaturalsmileandthe youthfulfacialcontoursofyourlipsandcheeks.

Ourpremiumqualityteethduplicatenaturalteeth.Thecontours ofourpremiumteetharedesignedtomatchyourskeletaltype withfeminineandmasculinecharacteristicstoaccentuate yourappeal.

•Weprovideintegratedtreatmentplanningwithyourdentistorsurgeon.

•Weprovideintegratedtreatmentplanningwithyour dentistorsurgeon

TheArtandAdvantagesofCosmetic PrecisionDentures:

TheArtandAdvantages ofCosmetic PrecisionDentures:

•Implantsupportedand retaineddenturetreatment planningandengineering

• Implant-supportedand retaineddenture treatment planningand engineering.

•Highestqualitydentalmaterialsavailable withno compromise

•Highestqualitydentalmaterialsavailablewithnocompromise

•Wehaveaninhouselaboratoryforallyourneeds,to maintainproductandqualitycontrol

• We haveanin-houselaboratoryto maintainproductandqualitycontrolfor all yourneeds.

•5yearwarrantyagainstbreakageduringeating

•5-yearwarranty againstbreakageduringeating

• Freehomecare kit,includingprofessional denturecleanerwithnewcosmeticandpartial denturesforthelifetimeofbeingourpatient

•Freehomecare kit,includingprofessionaldenturecleanerwithnew cosmeticandpartialdenturesforthelifetimeofbeingourpatient.

Esthetics- createdwithnaturalnuances,soyoucanspeak, smileandlaughwithconfidence.

• Esthetics– createdwithnaturalnuancessoyoucanconfidentlyspeak,smile,and laugh.

• Contours– NaturallysculptedtissuesurfacesmakeCosmeticPrecisionDentures almostindistinguishablefromnaturaltissues.

Contours- Naturallysculptedtissuesurfaces,makeCosmetic PrecisionDenturesalmostindistinguishablefromnatural tissues.

• Health– Eatvirtuallyanyfoodefficientlytoimprovedigestion.StrengthandFit–extremelydensematerialsprovide astrong,secure,non-irritating, comfortable fit.

Health- eatvirtuallyanyfoodefficiently, improvedigestion. StrengthandFit- extremelydensematerialsprovide astrong, secure,nonirritatingcomfortablefit.

Biocompatibilty- denseequalized materialsaidinthe preventionof stainandodorbuildup.

• Biocompatibility– denseequalizedmaterialsaidinpreventingstainandodour buildup.