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Residents rally against port plans Opposition to Deltaport’s proposed Terminal 2 expansion is growing in Delta, with a new group called Citizens Against Port Expansion hoping to block it from proceeding. Port Metro Vancouver’s Terminal 2 plans include a fourfold expansion of container shipping that’s expected to increase trade. Meanwhile, Metro Vancouver is asking the federal government to ban the port from encroaching on agricultural land as it seeks to amass more industrial land for the expansion. ❙ See story, P3
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Metro wants port banned from using ALR farmland Federal powers shouldn’t trump local rules ❙ Jeff Nagel reporter newsroom@southdeltaleader.com
Metro Vancouver will ask the federal government to ban the port from encroaching on agricultural land as it seeks to amass more industrial land for port-related expansion. It’s the latest volley to be fired in a running battle between regional politicians and Port Metro Vancouver over preservation of scarce farmland. The resolution approved by Metro’s regional planning committee Friday calls on federal Transportation Minister Denis Lebel to direct the port, which is drawing up its own land-use plan, not to allow non-agricultural uses on port-controlled properties in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR). As a federal Crown corporation, it’s widely believed the port could – if push came to shove – supercede both the Agricultural Land Commission and Metro’s regional plan and develop farmland it has already acquired or other ALR land it may eventually buy. “To go around with a heavy stick and say we can overrule all of you and we don’t care what you think – that’s dead wrong,” said Richmond Coun. Harold Steves. He and other Metro direc-
❙ The planned expansion of Deltaport’s Terminal 2 will require at least at least 8.33 hectares of land will be removed from the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) to complete the project. Black Press file photo
tors agree the port should put aside those powers and agree to abide by the decisions of the ALC. “That way, if they wanted to get land out of the Agricultural Land Reserve, they’d have to go through the same process as everybody else,” Steves said. Deltaport’s proposed Terminal 2 includes a planned four-fold expansion of container shipping capacity that’s expected to put intense pressure on for additional land for container handling and warehousing. The port has already bought up some farmland in east Richmond, although it’s still being leased to farmers.
DeLtAport FActS • Largest container terminal in Canada, with a capacity of 1.8 million teUs (20-foot equivalent unit containers). • Terminal 2 port expansion would increase Deltaport’s container capacity by 600,000 TEUs, to a total of 2.4 million.
And developers with an eye to the port’s long-term needs have options to buy large swaths of ALR land in Delta and on Barnston Island, betting it can be profitably industrialized. The mere possibility sends ALR land soaring in price and adds to the expectation it will be used for purposes other than agriculture. Steves said while the federal government has legal authority to override the province or local governments, it’s not clear whether those powers flow to a Crown corporation with an appointed, unelected board.
• Port expansion project features four key elements: An overpass on the existing Roberts Bank causeway that will separate road and rail traffic; reconfiguration of rail track and additional container handling equipment within the existing Deltaport terminal; Additional rail track within the existing railway corridor;
Richmond has already warned it may take Port Metro Vancouver to court to settle the issue, he added. “If we won, fine,” Steves said. “If we lost, I think it would be such a major public issue that the public would want to know why these authorities have such powers.” Duncan Wilson, Port Metro Vancouver vice-president for corporate social responsibility, said the port understands the concerns of local cities and also wants to protect farmland. “We’re not looking to develop the agricultural land, what we’re looking to do is create more industrial land to take pressure off agricultural land,” he said. Wilson said the port is working with Metro and others to foster the protection and enhancement of industrial land, which has also been steadily converted to other more lucrative purposes. Encouraging industry to densify and make more efficient use of the land it’s on is one strategy. “The industrial land that’s left in the Lower Mainland is insufficient for the future of our economy,” he said. Wilson said the farmland the port has already bought is a long-term “emergency relief valve” it hopes won’t need to be used. “Our strong preference is to develop on non-agricultural land.”
road improvements on Deltaport Way. • Port Metro Vancouver provides 3,500 jobs and $140 million in wages for Delta alone. • Port Metro Vancouver handles $200 million in cargo every day, resulting in 80,000 direct and indirect jobs across Metro Vancouver. Source: Port Metro Vancouver
❙ Cliff Caprani, a Ladner resident and chair of Citizens Against Port Expansion, argues the risk is not worth the reward to Deltaport’s proposed Terminal 2. Adrian MacNair photo
Residents rally against Deltaport expansion ❙ Adrian MacNair reporter adrian@southdeltaleader.com
Opposition to Deltaport’s proposed Terminal 2 is growing in Delta, with a new group called Citizens Against Port Expansion hoping to block it from proceeding. Port Metro Vancouver’s Terminal 2 plans include a four-fold expansion of container shipping that’s expected to increase trade. But Cliff Caprani, a Ladner resident and chair of CAPE, says it’s not worth the cost. “There’s absolutely no question that the loss of farmland is going to be significant,” he said. “The amount of stuff that will be required to be paved over is just appalling as far as we’re concerned.” It’s an issue that has grabbed the attention of Metro Vancouver’s regional planning committee, which on Friday called on federal Transportation Minister Denis Lebel to ban PMV from expropriating farmland for the expansion. While the federal government has the legal authority to override provincial or local government laws, it’s not clear whether those powers flow to PMV’s expansion project and the Agricultural Land Reserve intended to save valuable farmland from being developed. Caprani said CAPE has been meeting once a month since last April, and began with a concept of responsibility as
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Regional sales tax proposed by TransLink Levy of 0.5 per cent would raise $250 million, mayors suggest ❙ Jeff Nagel reporter newsroom@southdeltaleader.com
A new regional sales tax adding up to 0.5 per cent to the cost of local goods is being proposed by Metro Vancouver mayors as one of the new tools they want to help fund TransLink. At 0.5 per cent the tax – tacked on top of the seven per cent PST on transactions within Metro Vancouver – would raise an estimated $250 million per year from transactions within Metro Vancouver, according to a technical analysis that examined potential new sources. But mayors’ council chair Richard Walton said 0.5 per cent is the “absolute limit” of what he thinks might be proposed, adding just 0.1 or 0.2 per cent would generate “very
❙ Community Big generosity The numbers from Deltassist’s Christmas Hamper program are in and the need is 50 per cent greater than a half
sizable contributions” of $50 to $100 million. “We expect opposition to come from everywhere,” Walton said. “We’re not expecting the government to say yes right away. We’re not naîve.” The proposals are spelled out in a Jan. 31 letter from the Mayors Council on Regional Transportation to Transportation Minister Mary Polak and sales tax isn’t the only idea being advanced. The mayors still want the province to enable an annual vehicle levy – an average of $38 per vehicle would generate $50 million – as a shortterm option. And road pricing, which could include various forms of tolling or per-kilometre charges on motorists, would be pursued as the favoured long-term transit funding revenue source, embraced by all of the region’s mayors. Other options include either a reallocation of future carbon tax revenue or the implementation of a new regional carbon tax for TransLink.
decade ago. Deltassist helped 1,843 people during Christmas in 2012, a big increase from 2007 when they helped 1,233 people. The non-profit organization provides low-income residents with food hampers and toys each Christmas.
Existing sources like would still pay towards the 17 cent a litre gas TransLink through the tax and TransLink’s tax on their tickets, he property tax are alsaid. ready maxed out, WalWalton said using ton said. sales tax to fund the He said mayors like transit and road systhe idea of reducing tem is defensible. the existing gas tax “The more efficiently over time and as othpeople, goods and serer sources come on vices move, the more stream. A regional effectively the econosales tax would have Richard Walton my works,” he said. one advantage over the The mayors have not others – it could be inspelled out how much troduced very quickly. money should be raised in total “We’re moving back to the PST to support TransLink’s expansion anyway,” Walton said. “So this is a plans or which sources should be logical time to look at it.” used in the end. Tourists and other B.C. residents Walton suggested if 0.5 per cent who live outside Metro Vancouver was added on sales tax, that might and come into town for entertain- allow the region to forego the vement don’t contribute as full a share hicle levy and drop the gas tax by to TransLink’s costs as local resi- several cents a litre. All cities in dents who pay property tax, he said. the region agree the transit system With a regional sales tax in place, must expand to meet the needs of he said, Abbotsford hockey fans the growing population, but exactly who fuel up outside the region and how fast and what projects go first drive in to catch a Canucks game are undecided.
“We provided toys for 783 children, the most we have ever helped,” said Doug Sabourin, executive director of Deltassist. Parents who registered with Deltassist and met the criteria were invited to the East Delta Hall toy depot to pick
up a selection of gifts for their children. Sabourin said over 125 volunteers worked a combined 980 hours to help Deltassist deliver the Christmas Hamper program, including Delta fire fighters at the toy depot. A dozen local service clubs
“If you wanted to go ahead and build the UBC line tomorrow and roll out ALRT through Surrey, you’re talking billions of dollars,” Walton said. “You’d have to include all of [the sources] at maximum.” Asked whether a regional sales tax might prompt shoppers in Langley to head east into Abbotsford to save money, Langley City Mayor Peter Fassbender suggested the same incremental sales tax be added in other regions to fund transit there. “Abbotsford is facing challenges on their transit system, so is BC Transit,” Fassbender said. “We’re all dealing with increased demdand and increased costs. “If it’s done properly and within the right context, this maybe becomes something that becomes provincial and helps overcome the funding challenges the other regions are facing as well.” Fassbender said he supports analyzing the implications of a regional sales tax and its effects on people, but added “we’re not leaping to any conclusions.”
also pitched in to help distribute the food hampers to 610 families across Delta. Closer to Christmas, many local service clubs fanned out across Delta delivering food hampers to those having trouble putting food on the table.
“We wanted to make sure everyone had a Merry Christmas,” said Sabourin. “We’re glad that we made the holidays better for them, but now that we are into a new year, there are still a lot of people having a tough time that need our help.”
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Hundreds of residents packed the Ladner Community Centre last Thursday to listen to the new plan for the undeveloped northeast portion of Marina Garden Estates. The neighbourhood density has been reduced by 70 units to a total of 1,356, adding 737 units of single-family dwellings, townhomes, stacked townhomes, and condos to the existing 619 units spanning eight neighbourhoods. But Stan Lawson, president of the Marina Garden Homeowners Association, isn’t happy. “They haven’t changed anything,” he said. “The proposal they put on the table May 14 is the same as it is today.” The 87-hectare site was initially slated for 1,426 homes as well as the golf course, a 220-room hotel, a marina, a neighbourhood pub and limited commercial uses. At issue is the rezoning application by Polygon Homes to increase the density of the area designated 2A to 49 units per hectare from its current zoning allowance of 42 units/ha. “They’ve bumped up their density as we’ve gone along here, which to us is just not acceptable,” said Lawson. But Marina Garden Estates has a special designation in Delta’s Official Community Plan (OCP), which allows for higher
densities. According to the OCP, Delta is a “mature community” with “little undeveloped land available for new housing” with the exceptions of Marina Garden Estates in Ladner and the Delsom lands in North Delta. Polygon Homes has argued the proposed higher density land use in Marina Garden Estates is consistent with the density contemplated at the time the land use was approved by Delta council in 1996 and adopted into the OCP in 2005. Although the townhomes are slated for higher density, the plan calls for a total density of 16.2 units/ ha once the entire subdivision is completed in 10 years. Mary-Lynne Burke, a resident who lives in South Point, the first subdivision built on the west side of River Road, likes the project. “We need more dwellings, we need more people in Delta and Ladner,” she said. “We need more development and smaller houses, like condos, and we need more rental.” Burke said the townhomes will be attractive for young families starting out, particularly being so close to Neilson Grove Elementary School. “We need more people who are going to pay taxes because with Ladner and Tsawwassen, I think we’re going backwards. Without development we start
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losing our young people who can’t afford to live here. We don’t want this to become a place just for wealthy retirees.” Burke said the area was carefully planned by the Corporation and existing roads were built with the expectation of handling higher density and traffic. But Lawson said residents aren’t getting what they were originally promised. And although parkades are proposed in the plan to avoid a street parking crisis, Lawson doesn’t want them. “You know what that brings. crime, vagrants, the whole bit.” Burke scoffed at the idea. “If we do this right—and Polygon is a quality developer—we could have our own little Côte d’Azur here,” she said, pointing to False Creek in Vancouver as an example of successful high density development.
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TFN and Delta concerned over federal water bill adrian@southdeltaleader.com
A federal bill aimed at improving drinking water in First Nations communities has raised serious concerns from both the Corporation of Delta and Tsawwassen First Nation. If passed, Bill S-8, The Safe Drinking Water for First Nations Act, could require the municipality to be responsible for providing safe drinking water and waste water to Tsawwassen First Nation, Sean McGill, Delta’s director of human resources and planning, told council Monday night. And although TFN is a Treaty First Nation, they have the ability to opt in as an aboriginal government. “We don’t have the ability to recover any costs, bylaw or otherwise, on First Nations,” said McGill. The federal bill unfairly punishes municipalities located next to First Nations communities, said Coun. Robert Campbell. “The implications are that this
could be brought about the federal bill about at the expense either. of the local communiTom McCarthy, ty that is adjacent or policy and intergovnearest to a First Naernmental affairs tions community and manager at TFN, that’s just not fair,” he says there’s a “trojan said. horse” for First NaThe real concern tions groups who join from Delta’s perspecin the Water Act. tive is the sewer issue, “If you choose to which could be tied Bruce McDonald opt in to the legislain as a responsibility tion, the federal govof providing safe drinking water. ernment can override your final TFN currently has two sourc- agreement,” he said. es of water, one provided by a TFN is a member of the Land Metro Vancouver main at 52nd Claims Agreements Coalition, Street, and another Delta main a Treaty First Nations organizaat Highway 17, which is metered tion which includes the Nisga’a and provided under a water ser- Nation, which made a formal vicing agreement. presentation before the Senate But neither TFN or Delta have last May expressing concerns the sewer infrastructure in place over the legislation. to accommodate TFN’s growth The Nisga’a opposed the previneeds, and are waiting for Met- ous incarnation of the water act, ro Vancouver to come up with a Bill S-11, which died on the order plan. paper when the 2011 election “Metro Vancouver has to come was called. The Harper governup with the solution, not Delta,” ment reintroduced the legislasaid Delta chief administrative tion in the Senate as Bill S-8 on officer George Harvie. Feb. 29, 2012. But TFN isn’t exactly thrilled The biggest concern among
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BC Hydro is finally giving the remaining 55,000 customers without a smart meter installed the chance to opt out. But until recently, the constituency office of Delta South has been telling people who are opposed to the installation of smart meters that they have no choice at all. Until, that is, MLA Vicki Huntington found out on TV that BC Liberal MLAs and the Energy Minister have been emailing constituents with the news. “If it’s going to be a provincial policy you’d hear a press release from BC Hydro or something to that effect, you wouldn’t hear it from a letter to the constituent of
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or as long as Elaine Canning has lived in South Delta, she’s devoted her time and energy to the Delta Hospital. The current spokesperson and past president of the Delta Hospital Auxiliary is a bundle of energy, and that enthusiasm for the hospital often proves infectious. She’s part of the reason the hospital auxiliary has close to 500 volunteers, and raises hundreds of thousands of dollars every year for the Delta Hospital. For Canning, being married to a high-ranking RCMP officer meant having to pick up and move with each new assignment. As a result, Canning, who grew up on Prince Edward Island, has seen much of what Canada has to offer, from Newfoundland to British Colombia.
during the day. Delta Police’s Forensic Identification team attended the scene to retrieve evidence. A neighborhood canvass was completed with negative results.
Break in A resident on the 6000-block of Holly Park Drive reported their house had been broken into on Tuesday, Feb. 5, sometime
Car stolen A car was stolen while parked on the
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CoRRECtion: Last week’s Face to Face column featured incorrect information. Veronica Carroll was not involved in the fundraising for a new helicopter pad at Royal inland Hospital in Kamloops. She was, however, instrumental in raising $3 million for the hospital’s new iCU.
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which means it doesn’t have to pay for rent. That allows the Auxiliary to donate $65,000 to Mountain View Manor residential care facility every year, and contributes training grants to hospital staff who want to upgrade their skills. Then there’s the bursaries available for local students planning to study healthcare. The auxiliary even helped found the hospital, by starting fundraising efforts in 1969. For Canning, there’s a very real benefit to volunteering with the hospital auxiliary. “Everyone uses the healthcare system sooner or later,” says Canning. “That’s why we need to care for the hospital that cares for us.” • To learn more about how you can volunteer with the Delta Hospital Auxiliary, visit deltahospitalauxiliary.org
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But when Canning and her husband moved out west to Tsawwassen in 1992, she knew she’d found her home. Given her family history, it was only natural for her to help out with the hospital. “There’s doctors and nurses galore in my family,” she says. “I’ve been involved in the community and healthcare my whole life.” Thanks to the efforts of Canning and countless other volunteers, the Delta Hospital Auxiliary is one of the most successful in the province. The Delta Hospital Auxiliary paid for, built, and runs the hospital’s café, and donated $1 million to the hospital’s new ER, as well as $250,000 for upgrades to the residential care centre. “We are pretty well organized, so we raise a lot of money, a lot more than most hospital auxiliaries,” says Canning. The Auxiliary owns the property its three thrift shops are located in,
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❙ VIEWPOINT It’s official: TransLink is out of ideas
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hings are clearly getting desperate for Lower Mainland mayors if they are seriously considering a sales tax to help pay for public transportation in the region. The proposed TransLink sales tax would add 0.5 per cent on to the GST and/or PST on goods and services sold in the Metro Vancouver area. At five cents on every 10 dollars spent, the tax is very modest, so much so that most consumers won’t ever notice it, yet it will generate $250 million in new revenue. The fact is, cost-efficient public transportation benefits everyone. It facilitates trade, it eases automobile traffic, reduces the need for costly freeways, and unlike roads, it is a user pay system. In that light, the proposed tax makes a lot of sense. It’s an investment in our own economy. But any new tax is politically poisonous, especially a sales tax. Just ask Gordon Campbell and Brian Mulroney. So for Lower Mainland mayors to float this idea, you can be sure of one thing: They are all out of ideas. There are many reasons for Translink’s funding woes. One that rarely gets mentioned is that Metro Vancouver is largely a victim of its geography, and what makes it beautiful also makes it a nightmare to get around. Mountains, rivers, and ocean are pretty to look at, but designing transit infrastructure around them is very costly. And those construction costs are higher out west due to earthquake risk. We’re also nearly 4,500 km away from Canada’s seat of power, and as such, we are an afterthought politically. This might be Metro Vancouver’s most tragic geographical shortcoming. Of the 12 current projects listed on Transport Canada’s website as receiving federal money, seven are for projects located in the Greater Toronto Area, totaling more than $1.6 billion in funding. For all of B.C., the feds are contributing just $500 million, the bulk of that going to construction of the Evergreen Line. Metro Vancouver is not getting its fair share of federal transportation funding. We may have half the population of Toronto, but we’re getting one-third the funding, and our need is arguably greater. It’s time for all levels of government to take responsibility for public transportation in the Lower Mainland.
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o matter where one turns, there are residents up in arms about proposed housing developments in Delta. Perhaps not the small ones (although the townhome development in Ladner being rejected for having a green roof comes to mind), but the larger ones just can’t seem to catch a break. I have to say, this sort of attitude boggles the mind. Delta enjoys a unique quality of life in the Lower Mainland, in that it’s low density, largely rural, and perhaps the last place this close to Vancouver where you can still purchase acreage. And that’s all well and good for the 1950s, but as Bob Dylan famously sang, The Times They are a-Changin’. The Southlands development in Tsawwassen has offered a rural residential neighoburhood plan with state-of-the-art
green technology, walking neighbourhoods, and even a rural management plan of the 80 per cent of the land that will be donated to the municipality. Not good enough. The MK Delta Lands development at Highway 91 and 72nd Avenue has offered a mixed use development with particular care and concern to Burns Bog and an offer to donate all 78 hectares of land west of Highway 91 to the conservancy. Not good enough. The Marina Garden Estates project offers a high density, affordable neighbourhood plan for young families and seniors to move into a waterfront area with a golf course. Not good enough. I’m not sure where existing residents expect the rest of the population to live. Vancouver? Richmond? Anywhere but in my own backyard. There’s even some widespread opposition to the Corporation of Delta easing up restrictions on secondary suites and
making the rental situation a little more affordable. These people are concerned about the sort of people who rent, property crime, drug abuse, and vagrancy. Well sure, those thing are all scary-sounding, but they’re also absurd. Like most people my age who grew up in the ‘80s and ‘90s, I’ve rented my whole life. I can’t afford to buy a house, and I sure can’t afford it when NIMBYists want to keep it that way. But I’m no different from any homeowner. I pay my rent, I work for a living, and my taxes get collected like everybody else. Residents in South Delta need to consider what kind of community they want. Do they want one with seniors who can afford to stay where they grew up, young families who can afford to settle here, and working class people who want to live close to their jobs? Or do we only want gated communities of low density retirees where a minimum income is required for membership? The choice is literally up to you.
Letters to the editor Libraries well worth the money It is astonishing to me that one of our council members has publicly denounced Delta’s library system. While it is commendable to consider ways to curtail municipal expenditures, surely our libraries are not the way to go. Is it not evident that a civilized, literate democracy needs to provide ready access to knowledge and information to citizens of all ages, walks of life and income levels? Delta libraries are far from obsolete, despite recent changes due to the internet and other electronics. They have a readily accessible website, computers available for public use, “books” for e-readers, as well as CD’s, DVD’s and an enormous range of books in print and other publications such as newspapers and magazines. All this in addition to a helpful staff and a variety of children’s and other programs. It is also my strong impression that to withdraw from the Fraser Valley Regional Library System would seriously cripple Delta’s library services. In many instances when I have requested a book it has come from another branch in the system such as Chilliwack or Abbotsford. (While there is an “in-
ter-library loan” program in existence, it is hopelessly inefficient and takes months to receive a requested item.) I would like to add that, while I am a frequent and very satisfied library user, I am not a skateboarder. Nevertheless I have no objection to Delta’s skateboarding facilities nor to any other Delta Parks and Recreation programs in which I don’t participate. I should like to think that those Delta residents who do not use the library are sufficiently broadminded to allow the rest of us to pursue the knowledge and pleasure, not to mention the maintenance of our mental health, that we derive from our excellent library system. Emma MacPhail Delta
Article paints inaccurate picture After receiving feedback over the last week and a half, I feel compelled to set the record straight on an article published on Jan. 18, 2013. The very title of the article “Councillor questions need for libraries in Delta” is not only misleading, it is untrue. Most people read the article with the prem-
Ian Paton Delta Council Editors’ note: The South Delta Leader stands behind the accuracy of the story, “Councillor questions need for libraries,” Jan. 18, 2013.
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ise that I do not support our libraries in Delta. Nothing could be further from the truth. While I admit that I did not articulate my words very well in the previous council meeting, my intentions were certainly not to question our “need for libraries” and I apologize to those of you who use our libraries and may have been offended by my thought process. My motive for questioning was not because I don’t see a “need for libraries in Delta”, it is because this year we were asked for a 2.65 per cent increase in funds from Fraser Valley Regional Library over last year ($82,000) to run our three libraries in Delta, to a total of $3.2 million dollars per year. I think as a councillor, it is my duty to ask questions and ensure that Deltans are getting the best use of these funds for their allocated purpose. I appreciate the feedback that I have received and I am happy to hear that our libraries in Delta are being well used.
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Letters to the editor Bring on the casino Now that Surrey has rejected the proposed casino (“TFN named as possible site for BCLC casino,” South Delta Leader, Feb. 1, 2013), but the B.C. government seems intent on establishing a casino South of the Fraser River, wouldn’t it make sense for the Corporation of Delta to exhibit leadership, commission a planning study, and reach out to the the provincial government with the declared intent of building a mega complex including gambling within the boundaries of Delta, so we get the huge tax revenues, employment, and goods and services business? And use the developer’s money to build and run it. Somewhere in that tangle of new intersections involving highway 99 South, the South Perimeter Road, Highway 91 near Burns Bog, Highway 10, the rail line, and the Boundary Bay airport, seems a logical location providing easy access from all directions, without complicating the village based travel for the rest of Delta. I suggest a magnificent complex with a multitude of state of the art resort and recreational facilities, including hotel, fine dining and all manner of indoor and outdoor leisure and recreational opportunities, including live and cinematic theatres surrounding a real destination casino. Something built for future generations, not those now on the wane. It would make sense to expand the land fill site at Burns Bog to create a larger hydrocarbon gas collection capability that would provide at least some of the heat and electric power for the mega complex. The resulting higher hill could provide seasonal ice sliding and water sliding capabilities, cycling trails, and walking and birding paths. An indoor swimming and diving pool with competitive olympic dimensions makes sense. Competition level ice rinks and sheets, hardwood ball courts, tennis, lawn bowling, beach volleyball, are believable as well as many other possibilities, (not ever excluding golf, baseball, softball or field sports). There are a multitude of issues to consider, so why not get started in an organized and efficient manner? Contact your Council and tell them what you think. Tom Griffing Ladner
Film tax credits create jobs On Jan. 31, Community, Sport, and Cultural Development Minister, Bill Bennett announced the $6.25 million in funding for young people involved in artistic ventures. He also said during this announcement, “Can we immediately match the tax film credits available in Ontario? The cost to the taxpayer in B.C. would be $100 million to do that, and so, as I’ve said in the many, many meetings that I’m having, and will continue to have with the industry, we can’t do that.” His statement makes me wonder, is Mr. Bennett capable of properly doing his job? How can he be so wrong, or is he intentionally misleading the public? The $100 million to which he refers, is not money that the province has. It is money that the province will never have, unless the film producers actually spend $1 billion dollars here in B.C. Only then, will the $100 million he refers to, be paid out, and that would be only a portion of the massive taxes collected from the multitude of local companies, and the thousands of workers employed by those film producers. This is not a grant, not as Mr. Bennett would have you believe, not money taken from the public purse, but a simple rebate of only some of the taxes collected, from a significant economic driver in our province. The many who “would be employed”, won’t be! Without matching the film tax credits, the producers won’t come here, they won’t spend the $1 billion dollars here and many B.C. businesses will suffer, while thousands of workers, many of which are artists, will be unemployed. Mr. Bennett’s $6.25 million in funding will create more artists that will also have a difficult time finding any meaningful work in their field and thus, be unemployed like the multitude of B.C. film workers (23,500 at last count). Alan MacKinnon Nanaimo
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Moles and voles: The secret life of small mammals
Mole or vole? These two native mammals have confusingly similar names but play quite different roles in our local ecosystem. February is a good time of year to watch for signs of these small rodents. They are a seldom seen yet vitally important part of the food chain. A sudden eruption of soil mounds on your lawn indicates the presence of coast moles. The wet winter season is an active time for moles and they will soon give birth to young, deep underground in their burrows. As they dig beneath the surface, you can sometimes see the mole hill moving as fresh earth gets pushed up from below. In early summer, the young moles disperse above ground and are vulnerable to predators such as barn owls and cats. Coast moles have soft black fur, pointed snouts, and strong, paddle-shaped front paws, used for digging. They eat many earthworms, slugs and other invertebrates. Voles also live in tunnels, but they create intricate runways that meander mostly above ground, burrowing through the thick, matted grass of fields and marshes. These burrows are easy to find, especially in old field habitats that can hold up to 800 voles a hectare. Two species of vole are common locally: the Townsend’s vole and the smaller creeping vole. Both lead short lives and breed young, so populations of voles can increase rapidly. When this happens, coyotes and birds of prey will gather to feast on them, causing the vole populations to diminish, in an irregular boom-bust cycle. Townsend’s voles are a key dietary item for many of the resident and wintering raptors for which the Fraser delta is renowned, including northern harrier, short-eared owl, barn owl, rough-legged and red-tailed hawks. Even great blue-herons survive the winter by hunting voles. It is an amazing sight to see one of these stately birds spear and swallow one whole! The high number of voles contribute to making the Fraser delta the best location in Canada for numbers and diversity of wintering birds of prey. Farmland, old fields and marshes are vital habitats for them. • Anne Murray is a local birdwatcher, blogger and author of two books on nature; see www.natureguidesbc.wordpress.com and www. natureguidesbc.com.
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Veronica Carroll and Jackey Zellweger of the Delta Hospital Foundation join Ken Oliver, Don and Dave Jarry and the rest of the Budget Foods staff to launch a new hospital fundraiser. Rob Newell photo I support Delta Hospital because Delta Hospital supports us. Every day I see nurses, doctors, cafeteria staff, volunteers who support us by shopping in our store. By supporting Delta Hospital the giving back comes from both sides. Don Jarry Budget Foods, Ladner The caring nature of the staff goes above and beyond, bringing my 18-month-old at 3 a.m. with severe croup, his breathing was much labored. The emergency room staff was kind, caring and very efficient. My son was soon breathing better and giggling at the staff, he left with a teddy bear
from the hospital, the teddy bear he is still has today, many years later. Thank you Delta Hospital! Aileen Noguer Delta, BC We love Delta Hospital. We really like the new emergency room but especially like the staff. The other day I was in there and there was a greeter in the emergency room that told us where our friend was it was very helpful, especially when someone is sick. I like having a hospital close to my home especially in an emergency. Thank you Delta Hospital! Ladner’s Landing Facebook Team Ladner
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I have worked at Delta Hospital since 1982, I obviously LOVE Delta Hospital. I am a front line worker, I deal with the staff and patients daily, and while there have been many changes during my 30 years this hospital is still a community minded, caring facility. Over the years my employer has gone from Delta Hospital, to South Fraser Health Authority, to Fraser Health Authority, and in August my department was consolidated and I am now a Providence Health Care employee. But my heart will always belong to Delta Hospital. There have been many changes along the way, but Delta Hospital continues to really care about the patients and families that we see. They often become part of our larger "Delta Hospital family" when they come in on a regular basis and for those of us who have worked here a long time, we see them age, their children grow up and have children themselves. We miss them when they are no longer with us and many family members will still stop by to say hello. We have volunteers second to none, not only do they raise an amazing amount of funds for the Hospital, they greet the patients, escort them to their destination, supply the entire hospital with fresh flower arrangements twice a week as well as numerous other labors of love for "their hospital". I think I have one of the best jobs in the hospital, I love talking to my patients, making them feel comfortable, and lending an ear when needed. Delta Hospital has given me this opportunity and for that I am grateful, for all these reasons and many more I LOVE Delta Hospital. basis and for those of us who have worked here a long time, we see them age, their children grow up and have children themselves. We miss them when they are no longer with us and many family members will still stop by to say hello. We have volunteers second to none, not only do they raise an amazing amount of funds for the Hospital, they greet the patients, escort them to their destination, supply the entire hospital with fresh flower arrangements twice a week as well as numerous other labors of love for "their hospital". I think I have one of the best jobs in the hospital, I love talking to my patients, making them feel comfortable, and lending an ear when needed. Delta Hospital has given me this opportunity and for that I am grateful, for all these reasons and many more I LOVE Delta Hospital.
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SEND US YOUR DELTA HOSPITAL STORY… Tell us why you love Delta Hospital. Submit your story to the Delta Hospital Foundation between February 1st and 28th, 2011. Submission formats include: written stories: accounts,
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5800 Mountain View Boulevard, Delta BC, V4K 3V6 e: iheart@deltahospital.com with “I Heart Delta Hospital” in the subject line Online at deltahospital.com Facebook at facebook.com/DeltaHospitalFoundation Twitter at twitter.com/DeltaHospFDN Include your full name, mailing address, phone number & email address.
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The operating room staff, surgeons and anaesthesiologist’s are extremely appreciative of the donors, Foundation staff and Foundation volunteers which have given many hours of their time to help purchase equipment for the Delta Hospital. In the past several years the OR has been the fortunate recipient of thousands of dollars worth of equipment. This state-of- the-art equipment allows the Delta Hospital Operating Room to offer patients their procedures with the newest technology. Delta Hospital has three ORs in which 40 different surgeons are given specific time to perform surgery on their patients. In 2012, 5,200 surgeries were performed. Types of surgeries performed at Delta Hospital include: plastic surgery; ear, nose, and throat surgery; ophthalmology and ocular plastic surgery; gynaecological surgery; orthopaedic surgery; urologic surgery; oral maxillary surgery; and general surgery. Equipment purchased for the OR by the Delta Hospital Foundation in 2012 included equipment for plastic surgery, anaesthesiology, ear- nose-and-throat surgery, and orthopaedic surgery. In 2011, equipment purchased for the OR included equipment for ophthalmology, gynaecology, plastic and general surgery. Dr. Dan Robibo, Chief of Surgery, can’t thank those who help this hospital enough. The contributions from this community are essential in the provision of high quality care at Delta Hospital. We would all like to thank the community, Foundation staff, volunteers who give unconditionally to make Delta Hospital a “State-of-theArt” Operating Room. We heart Delta Hospital!
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The following are community letters on their love for Delta Hospital. Between now and Feb. 28 the Delta Hospital Foundation is collecting stories and images about why people in the community love their hospital. For every piece submitted, MK Delta Lands Group will donate $100 to the Foundation.
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Tsawwassen apartment slated for public hearing ❙ Adrian MacNair reporter adrian@southdeltaleader.com
A four-storey 58-unit apartment development has gained support from local residents as it passed first and second reading at council Monday evening and will proceed to a public hearing. Two petitions have been delivered to Delta council, a 166-signature petition in support from nearby residents, and a 43-signature petition opposed. The development, called BRIO, would be located on the southeast corner of 12th Ave. and 54A St. and is currently occupied by a commercial plaza, the former site of Harris Nursery. Apartments will range in size from one bedroom units at 678 square feet to two bedrooms and dens at 1,862 square feet. There will be 96 underground parking spaces, 84 for residents and 12 for visitors. The exterior will be cement board siding in charcoal and blue colours with
light beige brick accents. Composite panels in green will also used as accent materials. Some sustainable building features are under consideration, such as using the flat roof as a “green” rain garden. The apartment will also incorporate a public park—called Rotary Corner—located on the corner and with access to the nearby Tsawwassen Town Centre area. A public information meeting held Oct. 3, 2012, generated concerns about the 13.4 metre (44 foot) building height, loss of sunlight and privacy for nearby buildings, additional traffic, and street parking. The developer is seeking a rezoning application to allow a four-storey apartment building where the height is currently limited to 11 metres (36 feet). If approved, the development would provide $93,000 in annual property tax revenue for Delta, though that would be offset by a loss of $21,000 from the existing commercial revenue.
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vincial budget an un-audited political document. Simpson noted that one of the B.C. Liberal members supporting Premier Christy Clark’s leadership bid turned out to be a cat, and NDP leader Adrian Dix won his leadership contest with the help of bulk memberships delivered at the voting deadline along with bags of cash to cover the $10 NDP membership fee. Huntington, the only MLA elected as an independent in 2009, said B.C. is one of the last places in Canada that still allows political donations from corporate and union sources. She said B.C. should also ban donations from non-residents, to prevent Alberta “oil barons” and other outside sources from influencing the vote. Van Dongen, who quit the B.C. Liberals and later the B.C. Conservatives, said he was able to speak out about the cost to small business from the new Family Day holiday. NDP and B.C. Liberal members didn’t have that freedom because their leaders supported it, he said.
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Humans biggest threat to Delta’s birds of prey OWL takes in hundreds of injured birds every year, but an increased interest in bird watching is putting a strain on species about Boundary Bay, documenting the landscape changes she’s seen in her 25 years in Delta. Of particular interest are the birds. “I just like to go out on a regular basis and watch as birds come and go,” she says, adding it’s fun to challenge one’s identification skills. “A lot of people don’t even notice the little ones. They can be walking along and don’t even see and hear them. But once you’re tuned in you can’t miss them.” It’s entirely appropriate this region was named Delta. By definition, deltas refers to the deposition of sediment and formed at the mouth of where a river flows into the ocean, in this case the mighty Fraser, which winds 1,375 kilometres from the Fraser Pass at Mount Robson to the Pacific Ocean. The South Arm marshes of the Fraser
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f you ask any avid bird watcher for his or her destination wish list, you can bet South Delta will be on it. The region is blessed with some of the most bird-friendly climate and habitat in the country, from the sphagnum moss of Burns Bog to the foreshore marshes surrounding Boundary Bay and Roberts Bank. In the recent National Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count in Ladner, volunteers tallied a record-setting 146 different species, higher than Victoria. “I don’t think anyone would question it is the best place in Canada in winter for birds,” says Anne Murray, a local author and naturalist. Murray has written two books
runs past the George C. Reifel Bird Sanctuary and Roberts Bank, two of the most important ecologically important bird estuaries in North America. Kathleen Fry, a wildlife biologist since 1977, says the Reifel sanctuary is popular for bird watchers in winter looking for evening grosbeaks, common redpolls, and birds of prey. “Compared to the fall migration, in the wintertime what you have is birds concentrating near the coastal waterfront because it’s a little milder climate,” she says. As a result, the bird sanctuary’s busy season is actually the coldest and rainiest months of winter. “Right now we’ve got a little sawwhet owl along one of the trails who sometimes has a lineup of 20 people waiting their turn to take a
picture,” she says laughing, before adding they ensure visitors do not intrude on their sleep cycles. Fry says there’s a growing craving from the public for birds, particularly with the advance of digital photography. However, that public appetite for bird watching is a concern for Bev Day, founder of the Orphaned Wildlife Society (OWL), a bird rehabilitation centre in Delta. She says human encroachment into bird habitat is part of the reason for an increase in injured birds arriving at OWL. Northern hawk owls are so rare that when one appeared in the Reifel sanctuary last year, thousands of people showed up to see it. Day says the stress ultimately killed the bird. “He never even had time to hunt,” she says bitterly.
OWL took in a record 491 injured and sick birds in 2012, and still have about 200 birds on site that won’t be released back into the wild until the spring. Day says they manage a 70 per cent survival and release rate by ensuring the wild birds aren’t stressed out by needless handling, and by segregating predators from prey. Simple things like not allowing an eagle look at a small owl it would rather have for a snack in the wild. The most common reason for bird injuries are interspecies fighting, but more frequently it’s because they’re being hit by cars. “We’re teaching the kids about not throwing apple cores or a sandwich out the window of the car because that’s what brings the mice into the side of the road and that’s why the birds get hit,” says Day.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS - SOUTH DELTADELTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS - SOUTH SCHOOL
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5955 - 17A Ave.
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Tuesday, Feb. 19
9:15 am - 10:15 am
Cliff Drive
5025 - 12 Ave.
Tsawwassen
604-943-2244
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3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
English Bluff
402 English Bluff Rd. Tsawwassen
604-943-0201
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11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hawthorne
5160 Central Ave.
Ladner
604-946-7601
Friday, Feb. 22
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Holly
4625 - 62 St.
Ladner
604-946-0218
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5016 - 44 Ave.
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5500 Admiral Blvd.
Ladner
604-940-4468
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246 - 52A St.
Tsawwassen
604-943-0228
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4381 - 46A St.
Ladner
604-946-0321
Tuesday, Feb. 26
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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735 Gilchrist Dr.
Tsawwassen
604-943-1105
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1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
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Your local elementary school is planning an event for families of preschoolers. This is part of the Ready, Set, Learn initiative sponsored by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Come and make connections with your school and meet some of the teachers, students and parents. All parents and their 3 year olds are welcome to attend this informal event. You will receive a package of material and an age-appropriate book for your 3 year old. Call your local school for more details and confirm your attendance.
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❙ Photos clockwise from top. Volunteers treat a bald eagle at OWL in Delta; Volunteer Dolly Des Rochers collects a snowy owl from the kennel at OWL; A threatened short-eared owl perches atop a fencepost at Boundary Bay. Photos by Adrian MacNair, Dave Ingram (islandnature.ca), and Rob Newell. Although she’s always had respect for the intelligence of birds, Day’s respect has grown over the 37 years she’s worked with them. She has seen evidence that some bald eagles will show awareness of food scarcity, which is surprising because birds of prey are largely ruled by their stomachs. “Adults will allow a juvenile to come and take part of the food, and then chase them off of it and eat the rest,” she explains. Wetlands, bogs, and marshes aren’t the only essential habitat for birds. Murray says Delta’s ample farmland provides migratory birds with a resting spot not available in most other municipalities in the Lower Mainland. The fields are often filled with snow geese or trumpeter swans which appear as dancing, white snowflakes from a distance. “And they don’t mind if it floods, it’s actually good for birds and so you get lots of water fowl in there, as well as hawks and eagles,” she says. Boundary Bay is likely the best spot in Canada to see birds of prey, such as the
threatened short-eared owl, and the saltwater marshes provides plenty of food for raptors. The beautiful black-and-white Arctic snowy owls have appeared in Boundary Bay in each of the past two winters for what bird experts are calling irruption years, irregular migration patterns that are not expected to continue year over year. But as farmland is lost to development, bird watchers are concerned the birds will be lost as well. An estimated 70 per cent of the Fraser estuary’s original wetlands have been lost to dyking, dredging, draining, and filling since the land was first settled in the early 1800s. Southern B.C. is the last refuge for barn owls in Canada, a species that is an undervalued part of the food chain, says Day. By removing habitat for barn owls, farms rely more on rodenticide chemicals which can then get into the grains humans use for flour and bread. “People just don’t realize what they’re doing,” says Day. “Birds have really learned to adapt to us. But we really have to learn to adapt to them.”
OWL Penny Drive OWL is looking to relocate after repeated floods at their facility have created a safety concern for volunteers and birds. The nonprofit wildlife rescue is collecting nowdiscontinued pennies to help raise funds for a new home. OWL is located at 3800 72nd St., Delta. Pennies can be dropped off anytime between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. (closed on holidays). Anyone interested in making a donation to OWL help them find a new home can call 604-946-3171.
Naturopathic Medical Clinic The naturopathic philosophy is to stimulate the bodies innate healing capability and to treat the root cause of health conditions Special interest in chronic degenerative disease and conditions resulting from hormone imbalance
St. Paul’s Hospital Health Forum on HIV/AIDS B.C. is leading the way in the fight against HIV/AIDS. You are invited to attend this free event featuring Dr. Julio Montaner, one of the world’s foremost authorities, to learn what’s being done to stop the disease. Dr. Julio Montaner, Director of the BC Centre for Excellence (BC-CfE) in HIV/AIDS at St. Paul’s Hospital and the Past-President of the International AIDS Society, and other guests will discuss the BC-CfE’s research on how to stop HIV/AIDS.
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❙ Local Flavour
❙ You can get kids growing up on spinach. It just takes the right ingredients. Here ML shows a little eggs and bacon gives those greens a kick. Adrian MacNair photo
❙ Datebook Saturday, Feb. 9 • The Seedy Sat & Garden Expo presented by Ladner Community Garden Society takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 5624 Ladner Trunk Road. Event includes vendors, speakers, seed companies, seed swap, and
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Monday, Feb. 11 • Delta Nature is hosting an event at 7:30 p.m. at Cammidge House in Boundary Bay Regional Park, Tsawwassen. Admission is free and everyone is welcome.
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The South Delta Leader’s 5th annual event shares the inspirational, remarkable and successful stories of talented and passionate women in our community.
The project was so successful that it’s now spreading to all Tsawwassen elementary schools, and with the support of the Delta School District, will soon be in Ladner, too. The more you grow, the more you know. ML wants kids to become independent in the kitchen, and not wind up eating junk food because they don’t know about nutrition. “A friend of mine came over one time and had to ask me to make her a box of Kraft Dinner,” she said. But KD isn’t on the menu for ML. Project Pickle planted and harvested 150 heads of spinach from 10 gardens last summer, which provided plenty of opportunities to experiment with recipes. One such treat is spinach salad for four,
Speaker will be Julian Hudson, a bird enthusiast and avian field biologist who has worked in B. C., the U.S., and Ireland. The subject of Julian’s presentation is The Rocky Mountain Trench of B.C, a geological feature running the full length of British Columbia. For more information, call Valerie at 604-946-6127, or email ungulate@live.ca
which mixes the leafy vegetable with hard boiled eggs and your choice of bacon or sausage. “I like that it’s simple and yet what makes it tasty is the sauce.” The dressing consists of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and a little dijon mustard which really adds flavour. Having fresh spinach is ideal, but ML said it’s not always possible in winter. The recipe is best served as an appetizer at lunch or dinner—but let’s face it, there’s never a bad time for bacon.
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Wednesday, Feb. 13 • Go Green Delta Book and Film group meets to discuss “Surviving the Apocalypse in the Suburbs,” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library. Take a look at this fascinating book that imagines a future with less energy. Limited copies at library, but not necessary to read book. Just
bring yourself for friendly discussion. • Canadian Mental Health Association Delta offers a family support group for individuals supporting someone with a mental illness from 7 to 9 p.m. at Delta Hospital, 5800 Mountain View Blvd, Ladner, in the Education Room. For more information, call CMHA Delta at 604-943-1878.
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❙ A New you
HealtH, cosmetics and improving your well-being
stress: Hurry up and relax! L Dr. Heli McPhie
ife sometimes seems like one big stressful rush. Hurry there, do this now, this was due yesterday. We stress because we are not exercising enough, not happy enough, not thin enough. “Hurry up and relax!” we hear ourselves saying. I see this in clinic all the time. In the midst of our busy stressful lives, we sometimes forget to take care of ourselves. I think most of us know what we need to do to stay healthy. Exercise, don’t smoke, eat a healthy well-balanced colorful diet, drink water, sleep well, and don’t forget to play. We know this stuff! Even so, heart disease still remains the leading cause of death in North America. Are we just not listening to our bodies? Do we really not have time? Is stress making us even more prone to heart disease? Absolutely. Reknowned cardiologist, Dr. Mimi Guarneri’s recently gave a lecture I attended on “proactive health,” during which she discussed how stress and heart health are related.
The American Institute for Stress has found that at least 75 per cent all visits to health care providers result from stress related disorders. It seems to me reducing stress needs to be seriously considered. The statistics on cardiovascular disease are always frightening. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in Canada. Women are more likely than men to die of a heart attack or stroke. Heart disease is not a popular topic discussion, I think it hits too close to home for many of us. Most of us know someone who has heart disease or has had a cardiac “event” like a stroke or heart attack. Dr. Guarneri, defines stress as a state one experiences when there is a mismatch between perceived demands and our perceived ability to cope. Stress can be acute or chronic, and our hearts pay a huge price. It is no coincidence that heart attack rates rose by 25 per cent on the day in 1988 when England lost to Argentina in a penalty shootout during the World Cup. The warning signs of stress include
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loss of focus and mental clarity. You can’t sleep or relax, and suffer a loss of self esteem. You might feel tired and generally in a foul mood, while some feel like an elephant is sitting on their chest. Sadly, I hear this from patients of all ages, including children. I think it is time we truly focus not only on being our healthy selves, but let’s really look at turning our stresses into strengths. I personally know that life can be really messy. The stress can seem unbearable. But I have also learned that stress is almost always an emotional reaction to a situation. As Mark Twain said, “I have suffered a great many misfortunes, most of which never happened.” So let’s take care of our hearts during this heart-healthy month by reducing our stress. Exercise, for fun. Meet your friends. Meditate daily for 15 minutes. Practice gratitude and forgiveness. Don’t assume. Get plenty of sleep. Avoid excess caffeine. Talk it out. Breathe deep and practice accepting what is. • Dr. Heli McPhie is a naturopathic doctor at the Village Clinic in Tsawwassen, 778-434-3072, www.thevillageclinic.com
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Shoe love is true love Sometimes, feeling better about yourself can be as easy as buying a new pair of shoes. But finding the pair that’s right for you makes all the difference. Carol Miles owns and operates South Delta Heels in Ladner Village and says sometimes a shoe that may seem more mature, can actually make you look younger. “A lot of women will buy the shoe they wore 20 years ago, thinking it will make them look younger,” she says. “But they just look out of style.” No one wants to see grandma wearing gogo boots, but by being open-minded to changing your style and trying something, you can often find a shoe that presents a more youthful appearance. “Women are very conscious of what they wear on their feet,” says Miles. “But it’s possible to be comfortable, and still be stylish as well.” Miles sees customers all the time who come in with foot problems. Women who run and lead active lifestyles often have sore or swollen feet, and problems like bunions can be exacerbated by wearing the wrong kind of shoe. “Sometimes you have to come to the realization that you can’t wear the six-inch heel anymore,” she says. “But it’s possible to
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still look good in something with a shorter heel.” The most important thing for Miles, is that customers leave loving their shoes and love wearing them. “Shoes are an emotional purchase,” she says. “We wan’t people to leave here happy.” The shoes at Miles’ shop come from a number of European boutique brands not carried by the
major department stores and shoe chains. As a result, you’ll be able to find something unique and stylish, no matter what your budget. “When someone tells me I’ve save them a drive through the tunnel, I know I’ve done my job,” says Miles. • South Delta Heels is located at 104 - 4841 Delta Street, 604-200-3069.
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Recharge with UV light UV light can help activate Vitamin D, which helps with bone health, and much more With the dreary winter weather having settled upon South Delta, many local residents take the opportunity to jet off to any number of tropical locales for some much needed sunshine. But aside from providing a stunning tan, sunlight holds a host of health benefits as well, and is much needed during this dark time of year. Sunlight, and the UVB spectrum of light it contains, helps the body produce Vitamin D, which plays an important role in bone formation and strength, according to Health Canada. UV light deficiency, meanwhile, can lead to seasonal affective disorder and depression. For those who can’t afford to soak up the rays on some far flung beach this winter, Hawaiian Beach Tanning Salon in Ladner offers the next best thing. Owner John Holmes says that in moderation, tanning can help you feel, as well as look, healthier and more beautiful. Tanning has been found promote the activation of Vitamin D thanks to the levels of UVB light it provides. “It’s the same rays as the natural sun,” says Holmes of the UV light tanning provides. While over exposure to UVA and
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We will introduce the benefits of a run/walk program to all participants throughout this clinic. The group will be split into specific pace groups, with leaders, from a 7:30 min/mile to a 12 min/mile pace. Long runs will increase in distance with each passing week. Each participant also gets a complimentary entry for our Tuesday evening clinics. A new participant to this clinic should be comfortable at a 10km distance.
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Ninety per cent of the population will experience back pain in their lives, and unless it is addressed, it will reoccur. If the original problem is not dealt with, the pain can lead to chronic issues leaving you inactive and fearful of doing the things you enjoy. Restoring your functional movement and freeing you of pain, is our goal. Helping you recover your overall fitness and well-being is the mission of the Tsawwassen Wellness Centre. The Tsawwassen Wellness Centre specializes in Pilates to help patients regain a healthy spine and hips, working with a patient’s health care practitioner to ensure safety in your program. “Clients are often in awe at how great they feel after a Pilates session, or that when they move during a Pilates exercise their back doesn’t hurt,” says owner and Pilates instructor Linda Mallard. “The reason is simple, the body is now stable where it is designed for stability, and the joints designed for mobility are now free to move. You can feel this too.” Tsawwassen Wellness Centre is offering a Jumpstart program so you can discover for yourself how great you can feel in only three sessions. Call 604-943-8823 for information, or visit www.twconline.ca Tsawwassen Wellness Centre is located at 5514 12th Ave.
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Metro considers curbing curbside glass pickup ❙ Jeff Nagel reporter newsroom@southdeltaleader.com
Curbside pickup of glass jars and bottles may be axed, forcing households to take glass to depots instead. Members of Metro Vancouver’s zero waste committee were dismayed when told by staff Thursday of the proposal by Multi Material BC to eliminate glass collection at curbside after the industry-led stewardship agency takes charge of the residential recycling system in mid-2014. “Whose idea was that?” demanded Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie, the committee chair. “That’s going to be a big problem.” He and other mayors predict residents will just throw glass in the garbage if it’s no longer picked up from homes at curbside. “If people have to take their jars to a depot, they’re just going to throw them away.” Multi Material BC chair Allen Langdon said curbside-collected glass breaks and contaminates other higher value recyclables, such as newsprint, paper and plastics, degrading their value. “No decisions have been made, nothing has been finalized,” he said, adding Multi Material BC is taking comment on the proposed change to exclude glass until March 1. Langdon said most glass – about 71,000 tonnes a year province-wide – already makes its way to processing via depots
because of refundable deposits. Only an estimated 2,500 tonnes of glass now gets picked up through blue boxes, he said. And he said the curbside-collected glass arrives too contaminated to be recycled into more glass – there is no glass-recycling plant in B.C. anyway – and typically is used only for road aggregate or cover at landfills. “If the glass is taken out, we actually think it will have a positive impact in helping us to recycle more material,” Langdon said. The Nanaimo and Central Okanagan regional districts already have depot-only glass drop off and don’t want to be forced to add it to curbside pickup programs. Multi Material BC, which includes retailers, grocers, restaurants and newspapers, is a non-profit agency charged by the province with formulating a stewardship plan to collect and recycle all types of packaging and printed materials. Critics say that because glass is one of the lowest value recyclables, a depot-only system that makes it harder for residents to return it will cut curbside collection costs and save the industry group money – but at a cost to the environment. “They’re just high grading,” Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan said. “They’re just trying to pick out what’s worth the most money out of the box.” Corrigan said the intent of the new system should be to maximize recycling, not focus on saving industry members money by cutting corners on usability.
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Celebrate BC’s first Family Day Monday Feb 11 Eat together ■ Family Day is the ideal time to bring your family ‘back to the table’. Given the increasingly busy schedule of every member of the family, eating together has been a casualty of our hectic days. Whether you’re together in your home, on a minivacation or enjoying a local restaurant, there are numerous benefits to eating together. Sharing a table means sharing your day, sharing your undivided attention and sharing conversation. It is a chance to give extra attention to your children and teens. Family meals foster warmth, security and love, as well as a sense of belonging.
The way that you act at the table becomes a model for your children. They learn from your appreciation of the meal and your social skills - especially when outside the home. Table manners are social skills and leading by example makes it easier for parents to teach without lecturing. Using family meals as a way to sample new menus can be both fun and a great learning experience. By giving family members input and the opportunity to choose the menu, it becomes an ideal way to expand their horizons on a wider range of foods and cultures. It also can lead to healthier choices as well as developing an open mind for experiencing new things. A way to get more out of a family meal is to engage
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the family in menu selection, shopping and preparation. You can begin this at a very young age giving children age-appropriate tasks like stirring ingredients, washing vegetables, tearing lettuce and setting the table. As your children grow they can take on more key responsibilities and the pride that comes with preparing a special family meal. This teaches your children cooking skills, nutrition and appreciation for the effort of meal preparation. It can also provide a great source of accomplishment and sense of self-sufficiency. Plan to make your Family Day special by including all those who make up your family. Pay tribute by making your meal special and so memorable you’ll want to ensure you do it more often.
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FAMILY DAY 2013
Explore together ■ There is no better province to
explore than British Columbia and no better family bonding experience than sharing the thrill of a new discovery or experience. Day trips can create remarkable family memories. They offer a wonderful way to spend time together and learn more about where you live. The variety of experiences available to families is different in each region of this spectacular province - you might decide to explore close to home or venture to one of the other regions in B.C. over the Family Day weekend. Whether taking SkyTrain, BC Ferries, driving, or hopping a flight, there are many ways to invest in a day of discovery. Travel is just one aspect. To maximize the experience families should involve everyone in the planning. By planning ahead you and your whole family can experience a worthwhile outing and make every aspect fun. Create a list of activities or venues and assign a rough budget for each. Allow family members to weigh in on their preferences and discuss what they would like to see, do or learn at each. You might decide to stay in
a hotel and be a tourist in your own hometown. Kids or youth can map out the sites and activities, creating a family agenda including selecting the points of interest, lunch and shopping as well as enjoying the amenities your hotel might offer. It’s the perfect way to free up everyone from everyday tasks and roles. Researching history, attractions, museums, parks and markets can teach valuable lessons and it helps children to plan within a budget. This way they are part of making important decisions, appreciate both the effort and cost of outings and will be more enthused about an agenda they helped develop. Be sure to capture your family time by taking photos, saving literature or purchasing a memento. This can lead to great family discussions about what each individual enjoyed or learned and starts you planning for future family explorations.
“Our families are varied and diverse - sometimes related, sometimes not. Vicki Huntington One thing theyBRINGS have VICKI HUNTINGTON HER inCONSTITUENCY common isOFFICE thatTO TSAWWASSEN Tuesday, 27th they areNovember precious!” MLA, Delta South
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Enjoy this Family Day with your loved ones!
Vicki Huntington and her Constituency Office assistant will be in Tsawwassen to meet with residents in their own local community. It’s as if Vicki moved her Ladner Office to Tsawwassen for the day!
Drop in and have a private discussion with Vicki or if you prefer a specific time, please call 604-940-7924 for an appointment. Take advantage of this unique opportunity Vicki Huntington, MLA to meet with your MLA. Delta South Constituency Office 4805 Delta Street, Delta, BC V4K 1V8 Phone: 604-940-7924 Fax: 604-940-7927 Email: vicki.huntington.mla@leg.bc.ca
Celebrate B.C.’s first ever Family Day in Delta – visit delta.ca/events for a full listing of arena, pool and recreation centre activities for you and your family!
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Come celebrate Family appreciation day at your own delta library. join the staff as we offer cake in appreciation of our valued families on Friday, February 8, from 3 to 5 pm.
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My House Design/Build Team wins international awards
Waterfront Hideway racks up the prizes My House Design/Build Team is continuing to win awards for its Waterfront Hideway project. They recently added three National Association of Home Builders Best in American Living Awards (BALA) to their list. “It’s an honour, not only for us and our clients, but for all of the Greater Vancouver home builders as we are now recognized as creating some of the finest homes and projects in all of North America,” says Graeme Huguet, president and managing director of My House Design/Build. The team at My House Design/Build won a Gold Award for Green Built
Home, a Gold Award for International Single-Family and a Silver Award for Single Family One-of-a-Kind Home up to 4,000 square feet. The BALAs highlights the most creative and innovative builders, renovators, architects, developers, land planners and interior designers. Waterfront Hideaway is also up for three Georgie Awards. The categories are Custom Home Valued Between $1,500,000 to $3,000,000, Best Interior Design Custom Residence – New or Renovation and Best Outdoor Living Space – New or Renovation. My House Design/Build is up for several other Georgies as well.
backsplash and a granite-topped island, perfect for entertaining or a family meal. The bathrooms are luxurious and soothing, with a deluxe soaker tub, frameless glass shower stall and floating under-lit hardwood cabinet in the ensuite. Venturing outside, you will find hiking trails at Mount Thom Park. This was another huge draw for Rick, who loves the outdoors. Other trails, parks and lakes are just minutes away,
including Cultus Lake, the Vedder River Rotary Trail and many, many others. Golfing and other recreation and leisure opportunities such as the Chilliwack Arts Centre are easily accessible by car. If indoor pursuits are more your speed, The Summit Residences are a few minutes away from shopping centres, supermarkets and restaurants. For more information, check out www.summitresidences.ca or call 604824-6473.
‘This was just our dream home’
Falling in love with The Summit Residences By Kerry Vital
Colleen and Rick Denoni had a checklist of things they wanted in a new home when they considered moving to Chilliwack, a town they had always loved. The Summit Residences by Domae Homes checked off every one of those things. “This was just our dream home,” Colleen says. “There was just no other home for us.” Colleen, a piano teacher at Chilliwack Academy of Music, and Rick, who is in the construction business himself, had spent many weekends looking for their perfect home before finding The Summit Residences, a development of singlefamily homes in a large variety of open-concept floorplans located in the Promontory Heights community. Built in a Craftsman style, the homes are nestled in a pedestrian-friendly neighbourhood with exposed aggregate or stamped driveways and beautifully
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I can’t say how much I love this house,” says Summit Residences homeowner Colleen Denoni.
landscaped yards. One of the best features of the project is the absolutely stunning view that each home affords. “We love the view,” Colleen says. “It’s just spectacular!” There are controlled and registered building design guidelines in place to keep that view for the homeowners at The Summit Residences, which is especially important to those buyers like the Denonis who had put a beautiful view on the top of their list of must-haves. The homes feature huge outdoor decks and patios perfect for taking in the scenery. But it wasn’t just the view that drew the Denonis to the development. “I can’t say how much I love this house,” Colleen laughs. “I love the look from the outside; the curb appeal is great. I love everything about the kitchen. It’s just perfect.” The kitchens at The Summit Residences are open-plan and spacious, with hardwood cabinetry complemented by rich granite countertops, a hand-set tiled
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Colleen and Rick Denoni love their home at The Summit Residences in Chilliwack. Among their favourite things is the amazing kitchen and gorgeous views. Located in the Promontory Heights community, The Summit Residences are great for nature-lovers who enjoy spending time outside on one of the trails nearby.
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Delta’s Schuss No. 2 at WLA draft editor@southdeltaleader.com
Delta’s Logan Schuss was selected second overall by the New Westminster Salmonbellies at the Western Lacrosse Association’s 2013 entry draft on Monday The local sniper played the 2012 season with the Delta Islanders junior A
squad, where he put up 65 points (34 goals and 31 assists) in just nine regular-season games, as well as 53 points in 10 playoff games to lead the league. Schuss is heading into his senior season with the Ohio State Buckeyes. He’s also been drafted by Columbus, where Ohio State is based, of the Major Lacrosse League, a profes-
sional field loop. “He was by far the best player and we got him in the No. 2 spot,” said New West president Dan Richardson. “Our players are just drooling in the fact he’s going to be on the left side.” Richardson was impressed with Schuss having a big upper body who can put up points and
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❙ Delta’s Logan Schuss, seen here in action last season with the Delat Islanders, was selected second overall at the WLA draft on Monday by the New Westminster Salmonbellies. South Delta Leader file photo
compared him to former Salmonbellie great Geordie Dean, who scored 1,412 points, including 569 goals, in 503 senior games. “If he can be half the player Geordie Dean was we’re pretty excited,” said Richardson. “He’s excited to be a Salmonbelly. However, it may be a few years before Schuss joins the WLA ranks. “Logan has told us he’d like to try the MLL for the next couple of years,” said Richardson. “We’re willing to wait for him and work for him. You just can’t pass up on a kid that is that talented. I don’t care what people say.”
Jr. B Ice Hawks down ND Devils 5-1at home ❙ Robert Mangelsdorf EDITOR editor@southdeltaleader.com
The Ice Hawks continued their pursuit of the Pacific Junior Hockey League’s regular season title Tuesday night with a 5-1 win over the North Delta Devils, outshooting the visitors 40-17. The win puts the Ice Hawks just two points behind the Richmond Sockeyes in the race for the top spot in the Tom Shaw Conference, and the league. Brent Chreptyk got the Ice Hawks on the board in the first period, as the home team welcomed Devils starting goaltender Tyler Read with 20 shots in first 20 minutes. Read did his best to hold off the Ice Hawks shooters, only allowing them a 1-0 lead heading into the second period, but the dam quickly burst. Delta opened up a 4-1 lead by the midway point of the period, and Read was given the hook in favour of backup Bryson McKinnon. Grange Gordon added another to make the score 5-1 before the period
❙ Bryson McKinnon of the Delta Ice Hawks shoots on net Tuesday night against the North Delta Devils. Jim Kinnear photo was out. Both teams failed to score in the third, while Delta outshot North Delta 10-4. Ice Hawks goalie Alexander Ahnert stopped 16 of 17 shots for the win. Gordon was named the game’s first star for his two-point effort, while Jeremy Gossard was second star with a goal and an assist as well. Kody Botterill was third star with two assists.
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Also scoring for the Ice Hawks were Tanner Gattinger and Alex Martin. Matthew Dawson, Mak Barden, Marc Letourneau, Anthony Brito, Spencer Schoen, and Kolten Grieve each had assists. The Ice Hawks return home Tuesday, Feb. 12 to take on the Richmond Sockeyes in a game that may determine who finishes first in the PJHL tho season. Game time is at 7:30 p.m. at the Ladner Leisure Centre.
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Residents riled ❙ P5
Ladnerites upset over density plans
MUSCLEMEMORY
Guy Lafleur
Face to Face ❙ P7
TFN, Delta unhappy with new federal bill
Elaine Canning supports her hospital
.CA
Meet hockey legend
Water woes ❙ P6
FRIDAY ∙ FEBRUARY 8 ∙ 2013
❙ southdeltaleader.com
New Metro sales tax? A new regional sales tax adding up to 0.5 per cent to the cost of local goods is being proposed by Metro Vancouver mayors as one of the new tools they want to help fund TransLink. At 0.5 per cent the tax – tacked on top of the seven per cent PST on transactions within Metro Vancouver – would raise an estimated $250 million per year from transactions within Metro Vancouver, according to a technical analysis that examined potential new sources. ❙ See story, P4
Richmond Celebrates
Residents rally against port plans Opposition to Deltaport’s proposed Terminal 2 expansion is growing in Delta, with a new group called Citizens Against Port Expansion hoping to block it from proceeding. Port Metro Vancouver’s Terminal 2 plans include a fourfold expansion of container shipping that’s expected to increase trade. Meanwhile, Metro Vancouver is asking the federal government to ban the port from encroaching on agricultural land as it seeks to amass more industrial land for the expansion. ❙ See story, P3
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Logan Schuss of the Delta Islanders was drafted No. 2 overall at the Western Lacrosse Association entry draft this week by the New Westminster Salmonbellies. Logan had 65 points (34 goals and 31 assists) in just nine regular-season games for the junior club. ❙ See story, P29
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