Delta Optimist April 16, 2026

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IAN JACQUES ijacques@delta-optimist.com

The Delta Hospitaland Community Health Foundation has received a$1-million matchinggift from philanthropist Jim Pattison.

The“transformative” gift, according to thefoundation, will helpcontinuethefundraisingfor anew state-of-the-artendoscopy suite at Delta Hospital.

According to thefoundation,in recognition,thenewfacility will be namedthe Jim Pattison Endoscopy Unit—a lastingtribute to agiftthat willimprove early cancerdetection in Delta.

Last November,thefoundation launchedan$8-million campaign to fullyfundanewendoscopy suite.

Withplanningcomplete and donor supportalready building

momentum,the matching challenge createsanopportunity forthe community to doubletheirimpact, says thefoundation.

“This matchinggiftisa powerful catalyst,” said Lisa Hoglund, CEOof thehealthfoundation.

“Jim Pattison’s generosity both acceleratesthisprojectand inspires ourcommunity to come together. Thanks to thisgift, everydollar donatedthis spring will go twice asfarindeliveringlife-savingdiagnostic care close to home.”

Donations will be matcheddollar-for-dollar, turning $1millionin community supportinto $2million that will go towardsthe new endoscopy suite.

The Jim Pattison Endoscopy Unit will replacetheexisting outdated spaces.

Oncecomplete, it willallow Delta Hospital to increase capacity,improveefficiency,andshorten waittimesforcriticaldiagnostic procedures such ascolonoscopies supporting earlierdetectionand improved patient outcomes.

“When we’re able to offermore colonoscopies,that turnsinto more earlydetectionof cancerandmore

treatmentoptions,” saidDr. Juan Mata,co-headof surgery at Delta Hospital.

“Thisnewunit will make a real differencefor patientsand families across ourcommunity.”

The Jim Pattison Endoscopy Unit willinclude:

*Afully equipped procedure room withadvancedendoscopy technology anddigitalimaging

* Twopre-procedure bedsand three private recovery bays

*Improved patientflow,privacy, andefficiencyfor patientsand staff.

“Thisgiftensures Delta residents will have access to faster, earlier diagnosis without having to leave theircommunity,”added Hoglund.

“It raisesthe standardof care acrossthehospitalandhelps ensure ourhealth-care system can meetgrowingdemand.”

Colorectal cancer remainsone ofthemostcommon cancersin Canada, withonein14menand onein18 womendiagnosedin theirlifetime.

Early screening saveslives,and demandforendoscopy services hasgrownalongside Delta’s population.

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Dr.JuanMata, co-headofsurgery, Delta Hospital.

UPFRONT

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AchievingForDeltaannounceselectionslate

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Mayor George Harvieannounced Wednesday(April15) that heis seekingathird term,introducing aninitial slate ofcounciland school board candidates at a rally before supporters at Tsawwassen Springs.

Runningunderthe Achieving For Delta banner, Harvie saidthe October municipalelection will be adefining momentforthecityandthat Delta needsexperiencedleadership to navigatea period of economic volatilityand rising affordabilitypressures.

Joining Harvieonthecouncil slate areincumbent Couns. Jessie Dosanjh andAlicia Guichon,along withnew candidatesIkjot Sandhu, Nick Kanakos, and Sonya Sangster.

On the school board,incumbent trustees Joe Muego —who servesas board chair— Erica Beard,and Nimmi Daulaare joined by North Delta’s Sagar Sanghera.

In theirannouncement Wednesday, Achieving For Delta stressed how importantthiselection will be because itis going to shapethenext chapterof thecity.

“Ourcityis strongerwhen we listen, care aboutoneanother,and make decisions basedoncommunity input,” said Harvie.

“The candidates running withme

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Harviealso madetransparency a centraltheme,pledgingthe return of a publicquestionopportunity at allcouncilmeetings.

“Ourcityis strongerwhen we listen, care aboutoneanother,and make decisions basedoncommunityinput

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In speaking to the rally, Harvie said howproudheis to be campaigningfor

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athird term withthisgroupof candidates, callingthem his “runninggroup” a reference to the runningthemeused inhisannouncementvideo released on his socialmedia.

Whenaskedwhy he is running again he stated, “In challengingtimes,leadershipandexperienceareessential. Managingthecityis gettingmoreand morecomplicated The economyisn’t great, there isalotof economic volatility rightnow,hereand abroad,and affordabilityisaproblem.

“Weneed experience at the helmin thisnext chapterthat can keepcosts lowandpivot to ensure affordability mechanismsareinplace municipally to heed that call-like making the YAK pass for people to use recreational facilitiesfree for kidsunder18andalso for seniors over75. We need someone who canthink outsideofthe box to providetangible solutions to today’s problems.”

Achieving For Delta says they plan to campaign on three topthemes: keeping Delta safe, keeping Delta soundand keeping Delta secure.

Achieving For Delta says their campaign willfocusontheneedsand solutionsforthecityandits people,and as part ofthe runningthemeof Mayor Harvie’s video, saidthey willalways takethehigh roadin runningacivil campaign - puttingthe peopleof our communities before politics.

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PHILMELNYCHUK pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

The B.C. governmentisshelvingthe controversial BillM216that proposed giving professionals such asarchitects andengineersa larger sayin somecity development processes.

Nanaimo-LantzvilleNDPMLA

George Andersonintroducedthe privatemember’sbill,known as the Professional Reliance Act, last year, buton Thursday,Andersonaskedthe committee to stopanyfurtherconsideration.

Instead,the government willcontinue to try to reduce permittingtimes forhousingprojects, said Housingand MunicipalAffairs Minister Christine Boyle.

“This work willexplorehow to build ontheprinciplesof safety, speedand professional responsibility,while balancingtheneedsoflocal governments and regulatedprofessionals,” Boyle said.

Sheaddedthat theMLA’s work frameddiscussion abouthowarchitectsandengineers can play agreater

rolein permittingand approvalprocesses at city hall.

She recognized that cities and stakeholders took “countless hours” ingivinginput to thecommittee.

Thebill wasopposed by boththe Cityof Delta,andUBCM.

Forthe latter,the bill would have compromised safetyand posedliability risks.

From Delta’s perspective, the bill would have required cities to accept submissions by certified professionals and restricted cities’ ability to require peer reviewsofcomplexor riskyhousingprojects, according to a staff report.

Housingprojects would also be delayed getting to counciland technicaldisputes between municipalitiesandprofessionals would have beendecided by theOfficeof the SuperintendentofProfessional Governance, saidthe report.

Mayor George Harvie saidifthe bill had become law,thecity would have lost its ability to doits own peer reviewsofhousingproposalsincomplicated or steep terrain.

Ahousingproposal requiresprofessionalengineers to ensure standards aremet butthecity haslonghired its own geotechengineeringcompany, familiar withthearea, to givetheprojecta secondlook,or peer review.

“It would have caused theCityof Deltaalotofproblems,” he said.

“That peer reviewis so essential. Thisbill would have cancelled our ability to have peer reviewsonengineering, geotechnical reports. It was just not right.”

Harviethough would stilllikethe government to say clearly that the bill willnotproceed.

“Itneeds to be killedand saythat you’re going to dothat,”he said.

More than70local governments commented to thecommittee.

Kelowna-Mission Conservative MLA Gavin Dew,anddeputy chair ofthe standingcommittee reviewing the bill, saidMLAs have been working months to stopthebill becauseit was “massively unpopularandcompletely unsalvagable.“

He saidthat 88 percentofthealmost

500comments were opposed to thebill.

“Now they’reinventinganewprocess to try andgive Bill216death with dignity, butthere’sno changingthefact that this wasa badbill, badly handled, which madea bad relationship with municipalities worse,” Dew said.

Boyle saidthe governmentistakingother steps to speed up housing approvals such as thenew building permit hubandthedevelopment approval review. She saidthat Bill M216 madea“meaningfulcontribution,” to that work.

Anderson saidhe welcomedthe government’scontinued work on reducing “unnecessary delay inhousing approvalswhile maintaining strong standards of safetyandaccountability.”

He saidhisintent was reducing delaysinconstructioninorder to cut costs to consumers.

“I want to thankthelocal governments,organizations,professionals andindividualswhoengaged withthis bill. Theirinputhelped strengthenthis discussionand will matterasthis work continues.”

Schoolboardreleases preliminarybudget

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

The Delta School Board currentlyanticipatesanoperating budgetshortfallof$1.984 millionforthe2026/27 school year.

The school boardthis week released itsproposed budget,which includesplenty of juggling to make upforthe preliminaryshortfall, but there will be no staffing layoffs.

Notingthat approximately90 percentofthe district’s operatingcosts are staffing related,the district says that per pupil amountincludedinthe operatinggrant currently remainsunchanged from 2025/26,andthat funding doesnotaddress the fullimpactofinflation andotherincreasedcosts such asemployeeillness/ leaveexpenses.

Labour settlementrelatedfundingamounts for schooldistricts have not yet beenannounced and will be providedas a separate grant forthe 2025/26and2026/27 school years, thedistrictnotes,addingthat maymeanthe per pupil amountcould change.

Last year,thedistrict received a1.1 percent increase in provincial per-pupilfunding, an amountthat alsodidnot coverincreasedcosts.

In aninterviewthis week outliningtheproposed budget, secretary treasurer Jonathan Duffin explainedthat the district anticipates245fewer studentsfor2026/27,bringingthe studentenrolment total to 15,895forecasted fortheupcoming year. Efforts to tightenfed-

eralimmigration policy have contributed to adecrease in schoolaged enrolmentprojections, buttheestimated decrease inenrolment putsthedistrictin FundingProtection, whichisanadditional amount to protect against anyfundingdecline largerthan1.5 percentwhen compared to theprevious autumn.

However, theenrolment numbersare early estimatesand may change.

Asfaras revenue fromthe International StudentProgram, enrolment has remained relatively steady, but operationalandlogistical costsimpacted by inflation have continued to rise,whilethedistrict’s investment ratesandthe amount offunding the district has available to invest have fluctuated.

Theproposed budget includescost savings fromthe re-allocation ofa portionofthedistrict’s cafeteria program budget asa resultof the government’s Feeding Futures Fund,while a reallocationoffunding from vacant contingency teacher positions will

resultin savings without causingany joblosses.

Amongtheotherproposalsisa reductionin theamount ofcontingencyfunds setasidein theoperating budgetfor unfundedexempt position salary increases.

Following an earlier roundof publicfeedback, the budgetdoespropose someadditionsincluding evenmorefundingfor inclusivelearning, over and abovetheadditional $1.5 million goinginto that area.

Amongotherthings, there will be anaddition ofonefull-time equivalentadministrator’s hoursfor morevice-principaltimeforelementary and secondary schools.

Thedistrict has launcheda second round of public engagement witha survey,and will holda special public meetingonthe budget on Tuesday, April21 at the school board’soffice inLadner, anticipated to start at approximately 7:30 p.m.

Those wishing to speak areasked to sign up by 5 p.m.

Formoreinformation onthe budgetand survey, checkdeltasd.bc.ca.

The Delta SchoolDistrict releaseditspreliminary

Regionalrail,rapidtransitremainsadreamforDelta

PHILMELNYCHUK pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

A B.C. Green Partyplanfor regional rail stillmeans rapidtransit will be a dreamin Deltafordecades.

Greenleader Emily Lowan saidin a recentnews releasethat the party wants a large-scale passenger rail strategy for Metro Vancouver, Sea to Sky,the Fraser Valleyandother partsof B.C.

That strategy can be inline withthe Mountain Valley Institute’splansthat callsfor several regional rail routes,she said.

Oneof MVI’s routesenvisioned isa raillineconnecting YVR to the Tsawwassenferry terminal,assumingthenewFraser Rivercrossing can accommodate regional rail. It suggests that tunnelconstructionensure that gradients willallow railmovement.

Butitisalreadytoo late forthat, said Delta Coun. DylanKruger.

“The tunnel,unfortunately, has been built to agradewhere the Ministryof Transportation(andTransit) has said it will be impossibleforany future light railorheavy railexpansion alongthat corridor,” saidKruger.

“It’sphysicallyimpossible and the ministry hasconfirmed this.”

Anyfuture railcrossing oftheFraser Riverthus would require a separate bridge or tunnel,Kruger added, addingthat theoriginally proposed bridge could have handledlight rail.

Lowan suggested building regional railcouldforestall alooming recession.

“Increased tourism alone would generate significant revenuefortheprovince,” addingthat traintravellers spend 72 percentmore thannon-traintravellers, Lowan said.

“Thisproposal would createthousandsof good,union jobs,offercom-

SPECIALPUBLICBOARD MEETING: BUDGET INPUT

Tuesday, April21,2026

School BoardOffice 4585 HarvestDrive,Delta

Theregular Public BoardMeetingwillbegin at 7p.m.A SpecialPublicBoard Meeting focusedonBudgetInput will take placeimmediately afterwards.

This SpecialPublicBoard Meeting provides an opportunityfor thepublicto share feedback on theDelta School District’s draftbudgetfor 2026/27. Budget recommendationswillbereleasedonThursday, April16,2026 and will beposted totheschool district websiteatwww.deltasd.bc.ca.

Thepublicwillbeabletoprovide feedback on thedraft budget in the following ways:

•Speak at theSpecial Public BoardMeetingonTuesday,April 21.

To sign up to speak, please emailKrystel at kaquino@deltaschools.caby5p.m. on Monday,April 20.

•Sendanemail to budget@deltaschools.ca before12 noonon Monday,April 20.

• Complete ashort survey that will be available on thedistrictwebsite from 8a.m.onApril 16 until12noononApril 20.

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munitiesaffordabletransportationand massively boost B.C.’s economy.” MVI proposes regional railnetworksforthe Sea to Skyarea,wheretrack already existsandin Metro Vancouverandthe Fraser Valley.

Lee Haber, transportationplanner with MVI, saidthat whiletheGreen partydidn’tconsult withhisgroup, it’s a positivedevelopmentfor a party to explicitly support theneed foracomprehensive railplan.

“Regional railis something that’s going to have profound economic benefitsacross the region,” Haber said.

Thegroup wants to doashort-term passenger rail studyfor rail servicethat

could be started within two yearsinthe Sea to Sky region.

AsfortheFraser River Tunnelproject, Anthony Perl,on MVI’s strategic advisorycouncil, points outthat the centre sectionofthenew tunnel, plannedfor cyclistsand pedestrians,is wideenoughfora single traintrack.

Andhequestionedwhythenew tunnel has everything but roomfortrain tracks.

“Someoneshould be asking thequestion,‘Why aren’ttheretracks through this tunnel?’“he said.

“That’sthe part that puzzlesme. Why isitapriority to have people walktheir dogs throughthiscentrepieceofthe tunneland strollaroundthere? That seemslikea much better place to put a train,thanthe bus lane.”

The MinistryofTransportationand Transit said by email that any decision to repurposetraffic lanesfor raillines would be evaluatedas part ofa larger, integrated transportation systemand any changes must be consistent with regionalgrowth strategies

Theministryalso saiditcouldn’t commentonthe“technicalfeasibilityof a hypotheticalconfiguration.”

Thenew Fraser Rivertunnelproject hasspace forcyclists and pedestrians.

And when it comes to rapid transit,the numbers arejust notthere

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While Mountain Valley Institute dreams about regional rail,the Ministry of TransportationandTransit hasno plansfor layingdown trackanywhere.

The government willnotprovide a person to comment directly but saysthroughemailthat, basedonthe assessmentduringthe business case forthenewFraser River Tunnel,that futuredemandfortransportation along the Hwy.99corridor,is best served by expanding the bus-on-shoulder system, which canmeet TransLink’s long-term plans.

Putanother way,the numbersaren’t there, now orinthefuture, to justify rapidtransitin South Delta.

Theministry saidthat as part of the business case forthe tunnel, peak transit by 2080ispredicted to be about 3,100 people perhour, each way,during busy times.

However, TransLink’s threshold for

adding SkyTrain serviceis5,000 trips perhour.

“So, in60 years, the projectionsfrom TransLinkand Metro Vancouver suggested the demand willonly be slightly morethan halfthethreshold number,” theministry said.

Theministryemailalsonotes that demandhere is spread out overa wide area,meaningthat a flexible bus rapid transit systemisa betteroptionthan a fixed SkyTrain line.

However, the ministry won’t say directlyifthe tunnelis wideenough to accommodate a railline,nor willit say ifthecentral pedestrian/cycling lane inthenew tunnelis wideenoughfor a single laneoftrack.

However, the multi-use path, about fivemetres wide, willconnect to cycling routes oneither sideof theFraser River.

The same goesfor the widening of Hwy.1from Surrey to Langley to Abbotsford.

Theministry saidthat by improving highwaycrossings, there will be betterconnections by vehicle,transit and bicycle.

Butit refuses to say if thecentre highwaymedian is wideenough to accommodate adouble-track rail line.

“Railisnot currently part of theproject scope,” saidthe ministry. Whenitcomes to long-termplans, the ministry says it’s working withcities, TransLinkand BC Transit“toenablean integrated transitnetwork southofthe Fraser.”

Theministry saidfutureinvestments regarding passenger rail must lineup with regionalplans,housingandexistingcommercial raillines.

As well,transportationplansfor the Fraser Valley can buildon recent projectsthat are underway, such as theFraser Valley Express (bus) Service,

the Hwy.1 widening, andthe regional growth strategy.

Theemailaddstheprovinceis still focusing on theFraser Valley Highway 1 CorridorImprovementProgram that includes widening to addHOVand bus onshoulder lanes betweenLangley and Abbotsford.

Theministryaddedthat any decision to repurposetraffic lanesfor rail would be evaluated as part ofa largertransportation strategy and any potential changes must fit with regional growth strategies, housingobjectives and existing commercial rail.

Whiletherearenoplansfor regional railin Metro Vancouver, on Vancouver Island,theprovinceis spending$18millionforplanning regardingtheeffectsonindigenous communitiesand regionaldistrictsof the Island Rail Corridor(from Victoria to Courtenay.)

“On the Lower Mainland,thefocus isdeliveryof SkyTrain expansionprojects–Broadway and Surrey Langley SkyTrain – and working withTransLink, andother partners, that supportamore connected,integrated transportation network southoftheFraser River,” said the government.

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OPINION

EbychoosesnewstrategyafterDRIPAimpasse

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Hemmedinonall sides by critics ofhis Indigenous reconciliation policies,Premier David Eby attempted Monday to divert someoftheblame back onto First Nationsleaders, saying theyarefailing to compromise to solveoneofthebiggestissues worryingBritish Columbians today.

Eby madethecomments while backing down onhispledge to make changes to the Declaration on the Rightsof Indigenous Peoples Acta matterofconfidence, after thepremierconfirmed hedidn’t have the votes.

The climbdown avoided sparking an early electionthe B.C. NDPdidnotactually want.

Butit came at thecostof evenmoreof the premier’s credibility,as Ebylurched through histhird attempt at addressing court rulings aroundDRIPA.

Eby saidhe stillintends to change the Declaration Act to address recent court rulingsand rising publicconcern, butthat he has beenmet“witha wall by the First Nations Leadership Council”onhow.

“It’s been very challenging, frankly, to have a key partnerof ours,the First Nations Leadership Council, say to us repeatedly that they willnotengage withusonthesequestionsifthey at all touchontheideaofan

amendmentora change to the Declaration Act,” said Eby.

TheFNLC— madeupof the B.C. Assembly of First Nations,the Unionof B.C. Indian Chiefsand the First Nations Summit —blasted EbyonFriday for undermining reconciliation withhisproposed changes. At least two chiefs suggestedhe resign.

In response, Eby hasincreasingly moved to bypass theFNLCentirely. Hismost recent attempt to consult Indigenousleaderson a plan to suspend some sectionsofDRIPA was conducted in avirtual meeting directly with dozensof First Nations chiefs.

It tookalmostthree hours, and eventhen not everyone was able to speak.

Yet Ebyindicated Monday that’s the route heintends to takein thefuture.

“Withthe200-plus chiefsintheprovince, we areengagingdirectly withthem, withthe rights-andtitle-holders, to say, ‘Look, this isa situation we face, thisis the challenge we see, thisiswhat we’reproposing,is there a worldinwhich you can supportthat and work withusonhow we deal withthis going forward?’”he said.

“Andthat’s where we hope to find some support, or at leastunderstanding.”

Themove isadeparturefrom howthe B.C. NDP government has typicallyconsulted with First Nations. GettingtheFNLC’s approvalon legislationand policy has been generally good enough sincetheNDP tookofficein 2017.

Partly that’s beena matteroflogistics. It’s not clearhowany governmentcouldconsult individually withmorethan 200 First Nations intheprovince.

And evenifthat was possible, Eby gave no indication Monday he is willing to alterhis proposal to suspend key sectionsofDRIPA, pendinga Supreme Courtof Canada appeal —which many chiefs have already saidin writingisanon-starter.

Thepremier appealed to First Nations leaders to realize the public wantsmovement onDRIPA to addressuncertainty caused by recentcourt rulings. On that, he islikelycorrectly readingthe publicmood.

“In my experience, we have to be willing to meet each otherwhere we’re at, halfwayon issues, to be able to compromiseandtry to finda pathforward,” said Eby.

“Any kindofprogressivemovementor change or work that we want to dointhe province,it requiresgiveandtake, and I hope to get back to that place withthe First Nations Leadership Council. But we are notthere.”

In themeantime,though,it appearsthe government’splanisfora chaotic roundof on-the-fly negotiations withmorethan 200 First Nations chiefsonanissuethey’vemostly already rejected.

That doesn’t soundlikea recipefor success. Afterthree failed attempts,it sounds likeafourthdisasterinthe making for New Democrats.

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It boggles my mindthat the NDP governmentdecided intheir recent budget to haltfundingtheconstructionof sevenlong-term care homesintheprovince. The so-called “pause”ofthe 200 bed Beedie Long-Term Centrein Ladnerisadisgrace. Oncethepre-load work is completed nextmonththeconstruction site will situntouched. Originally to openin2027 we areexpected to wait patiently untilthe governmentdecides whenit canafford to resume buildingthe much-needed facilityitgreenlitafew years ago.

B.C. Seniors advocate Dan Levitt saidinhis recent senior services report, “Theprovincial

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INGRID ABBOTT

governmentcontinues to failits senior population,”andif you readthe statistics to back upthat comment you wouldcry. Seniors care in ourcommunity

is personal because I watched my motherand stepfathertry to access home supportand residential care through Fraser Health. It wasfrustratingand depressing.

My mother,nowinthefinal stagesofdementia, pays ahefty feeforprivate care in Vancouver asthere is stillnoprivateor public bedforher in South Delta.

If you can’t payforprivate care theoptionsaredismal with years-long waitinglists.

We arefortunate my motheris able topay forherprivate care. Formost seniorsit’s a privilege they cannotafford.

Meanwhile seniorhousing operatorAmicaisalmostfinished buildingaprivate226 bed

multi-senior care homeforprofit onthe west sideof Vancouver.

Amica seesthe business potential,andwhyshouldn’tthey asthe government kicks senior housingdown the roadwhilethe need increasesand our population ages.

Inadequate senior care drains ourhealth-care systemand emergency services.

I’m buoyed that South Delta MLA Ian Paton, mayorandcouncilandthe Optimist have gone to batfor seniors care in ourcommunity.

They’ve putpressure onthe governmentforanswers. Let’s stay vigilant because we’veproventhat together our voices can be effective.

Howwillcity,ALCsavefarms?

Editor:

Reporting by the Optimist continues to highlightthegrowing concerns about large buildingsunderconstructiononAgricultural Land Reserve(ALR) land at 260156th St.,in Ladner.

Those reports raised clearquestions about whetherthese structures are genuinelyintended forfarmuseor potentially forbroader purposes.

Aformalletter has since been submitted to boththeCityof Delta andtheAgriculturalLand Commission raisingconcernsthat the buildings may be intended,or represented,foruses beyond agriculture, including the possibilityofhosting social gatheringson a commercial basis.

Equallyconcerning isthe perceptionthat enforcement hasnot kept pace withconstruction.

The size and layoutof the buildings have led

A companyisapplyingtotheCityof Richmond to park commercial vehiclesonanALRproperty.

many to questionwhethertheyare consistent with typicalfarm use. Thisissueextends beyonda singleproperty It speaks to theintegrity oftheALR andthe need to maintain public confidenceinhowitis administered.

TheALRexists to protect scarcefarmlandand supportlong-termfood security.

Ifnon-farmusesare seen to proceed without clear oversight, that confidenceisundermined.

Therearealsopractical implications. Increased

activityfrom large gatheringscouldaffecttraffic, safety,and local services inanarea alreadyfacing growthpressures.

Thequestionsare straightforward. How are permitteduses being determined? What steps are being taken to ensure compliance?

Andhow willthecity andtheALCuphold theintent oftheALRin a clear andconsistent manner?

Theseconcerns merit adirectandtimely response.

Hemlock Raseff

Pt. Bobaskingwrongpeople

Editor:

I seeBrian Calderof Point Robertscontinues to writelettersto the Optimist pleadingforhelp forhiscommunity.

Idefinitelyfeelempathy forthe business owners andfolkswholivefull timein Point Roberts, but withalldue respect, IthinkMr. Calderneeds to be asking the stateand local governmentsofhis country, to whomthey paytaxes,forhelp.

Idon’tknowwhat Mr. Calderthinks we cando to helpthem. Many people, meincluded, willnot be crossing the borderinto

Roberts.

hiscountryfortheforeseeablefuture.

Ialways wondered if it was possible to have a smallferry connection forthe Point Roberts residentsthat went to Blaine or Bellingham? Maybe it’s notfeasible butit would connectthecommunities ifit’s possible. Ihope somehelpis made available to the residentsof Point Roberts. It’s a beautifulplaceand Ihope to visit againone day.

Martha Cheney

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Heritagebuildingneedsto besavedfromwrecking

Editor:

Re: Clockticking on a piece of Ladner’sheritage.

The buildinginquestion (onthe riverfront, 4511 Chisholm St.,) was built by my father, George Massey,onpropertieshe purchased.

Boththeseproperties were originally owned by Anne McNeelywho had previously leased Lot1 to theCrownfor the Ladner Ferry Landingfrom19131930,then soldit to Hugh Savage asasheep loadingfacility.

Uponherdeathin 1929,she willedtheproperty to theArchbishopof Vancouverand Chancery Office.

George Massey built Massey’s Machine Shop righton topofthe approachingwharfof theoriginalLadner Ferry Landingand wasopen for businesson June15, 1937andused theoriginalferry ramp to build hissmall boat haul-out facility.

Only themiddle portionofthe building was built at that time.

The wingsofthe building were notaddedon until1942.

Theoriginalpilings supportingtheferry landing can be seen at the back of the building.

In 1945, George Massey added10metres ofproperty to the east,

purchasing it from Len Kirkland,andproceeded to builda marine haul outfacilityfor boatsup to 25metresinlength.

On Feb. 13,1963I took outa permit to construct a12-metre boat hoist to replacethesmall railway boat haul-outthat my father builtin1937.

We continued to operatefromthis site as Massey’s Machine Shop untilI soldit some66 years later to Nimbus Paddles. Longerthanany businessintheLadner Village, one wouldthink that it deservesa heritage designationanddeserves to be recognized as such.

Douglas George Massey

Takeaproactiveapproach

Editor:

Thank you to Delta police(Optimist,letters, April9)forproviding informationonenforcementeffortsandcollision data at LadnerTrunk Roadand62nd Street. Thiscontext ishelpful and appreciated.

At the sametime, many familiescontinue to have concerns about safety at thisintersection. These concernsare basednot onlyon reported collisions, butalsoon every-

Editor:

dayexperiences such asnearmisses, visibility challenges, andthedifficulty young pedestrians mayfacewhencrossing.

True safetyina school zonealso requiresinfrastructureanddesignthat protects pedestrians.

Withcontinued residentialgrowthinthis area,increasing traffic volumes,andtheproximityof botha schooland a park,itisimportant to considerwhetherthe currentinfrastructureis

My wife whoisnearly 80 hascomplex healthissuesand wasa patientfor over 20 years at themedical clinicon 56th Street,in Tsawwassen,and was well looked after by Dr. Lee.

WhenDr. Lee retired,her replacementdoctor refused to acceptheras a

sufficientfor both current andfuture capacity particularly in alocation withahigh numberof childrenandfamilies. Thispresentsan opportunity to takeaproactive approach Consideringimprovements beforemore seriousincidents occur reflectsa strong andpreventative standardfor community safety,especiallywhere childrenare involved.

MichelleSharma

patient. Andnoneoftheotherdoctors inthe clinic were able to accept herfor some reason.

We are nowanxiously looking for a newdoctorwho willaccept my wifeas a patientand willgiveherthe care she needs.

Robin Wright

LummiNationappealsrulingon consultation overRBT2project

PHILMELNYCHUK

pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

December’sdecisionthat a U.S.based First Nation was sufficientlyconsulted about Roberts Bank Terminal 2 expansionprojectis being appealed.

Lummi Nation, based outof Bellingham, Wa.,isnow challengingthe rulinginthe Federal Courtof Appeal, saidtheImpactAssessmentAgencyof Canada.

The VancouverFraser Port Authority isplanningtheexpansionona manmadeislandadjacent to the current Deltaport containerfacility Theexpansion willprovidea50 percentincrease to thecontainerfacility’s capacity, providing2.4millionTEUs (20-footequivalentunits)ofadditional capacity annually.

Last Dec. 17,a Federal Court judge ruledthat Ottawa hadmetitsconstitutionalobligationsonconsultingthe Lummi Nation.

In that decision, Justice William Pentneyfoundthat Canada owed the

Lummi Nationa duty to consult but that the government’sefforts had been, “reasonable, meaningfulandhonourable.”

The judgeaddedthat theproject’s potentialimpactson the Lummi Nation’s rights were notexpected to be serious, aftermitigation stepsaretaken.

Thenoticeof appeal wasfirst filed Jan.16, withthewrittendetails to be filedon April27, with July 2 set as a dateto requestahearing.

However, “the(federalenvironmentalminister’s)decision statementfor theRBT2project(allowing it to proceed) remainsineffect,” saidtheImpact AssessmentAgency.

Thefederal government gave the goaheadfortheexpansionprojectin April 2023.

The Lummi case is thefirst to followa2021 Supreme Court of Canada decisionthat recognized that U.S. First Nations can have aboriginal rightsin Canada iftheyare successors ofcommunitiesthat occupied Canadian land atthetimeof European settlement.

We’relikeafacelift for your showergrime!

Outwiththeold,inwiththenew.We’ll replaceold, stainedgroutandcaulk,withnew, cleantreatments. We canalso“grime-proof”yourshowerglass.Take yearsoffyourshower’sagewiththemost experienced, trustworthyand value-driven folksin town.

TheNEW Programwill replaceour currentPreschool Programand will operateunder aGroup DaycareLicense throughFraserHealth, whichmeans familiesare eligible forthe Provincial Child Care Fundingand Subsidies.

What Makesthe C&SELC unique &special?

✿ TheELC is aheart-focused,play-basedprogram that supportsthe wholechild throughengaging, hands-on learning experiences.

✿ It uses heart-focusedbreathing techniques from theHeartMath Institutetopromote grounding, calmness, improved self-esteem,focus, andclarity.

✿ We offera unique,out-of-the-boxprogramwhere approximatelyhalf of learning takesplace outdoors, fosteringconnectiontonatureand overallwell-being.

✿ Students enjoyongoing gymnastics lessons at DeltaGymnastics, building strength,coordination, andconfidence.

✿ Theprogram includes multiculturalcookingand baking projectsthat encouragecreativity, culturalawareness, andpractical life skills.

✿ Children participateinyogasessionswitha certified instructor, supporting mindfulness, flexibility,and relaxation.

✿ Soccerlessons with alocal,experienced player help developteamwork, physical fitness, andsportsmanship.

✿ Music& Movement andart activities provideopportunities forcreative expression andjoy.

If this sounds like aprogramyourfamilymight love, please contactour Manager Meagan at admin@cschildcare.ca

to Friday, 8:30 to 4:30 year round program

CityhostingWorld Cupwatchparties

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

The BC governmentishelpingtheCity of Delta to fund World Cup watch parties this summer.

Delta NorthMLA Ravi Kahlon last weekannouncedthat Deltais receiving$90,000 to hostcommunityfan zone activitiesfrom June11 to 19.

Theprovinceisproviding$1.7million inone-timefunding to 32 municipalities, regionaldistrictsand First Nations to host free public events.

Earlierthis year,council approved the establishmentofaFIFA World Cup26 Soccer Fan Zone at thenew Chisholm Street WharfinLadner Villageforthe tournament, includingenhancedprogrammingduring Team Canada matches andthe World Cupfinal.

Councilalso approved a Fan Zone at the North Delta Recreation Centre forthe durationofthe tournament.

At theLadner venue, a3.6-by-2.4-metre screen will be installedonthewharf

forthedurationofthe tournamentand monitored by overnight security.

That fan zone would be fullylicensed andoperated by theon-site concession operator, withcity events team staffpresentduring scheduled match times,the citynotes.

During Team Canada matches only, there willalso be a DJ/MCon site,as wellas soccer-themedactivationsalong Chisholm Street.

A street-party-style eventis to be hostedon Chisholm Street to celebrate thefinal.

In the eventofconstructiondelays at thenew wharf, thecity-owned properties on Chisholm Streetcould be used as a temporaryalternatelocationforthefan zone.

The wharf soccerfan zone hasthe potential to accommodate 500 attendees per gameandmorethan1,000 attendees per day,according to thecity.

The totalestimated cost to deliverthe FIFA World Cup2026 Soccer Fan Zonesis $140,000.

B.C.EAOapprovesrevised FortisBCTilburyapplication

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

The B.C. EnvironmentalAssessment Office(B.C. EAO) hasaccepted a revised environmentalassessment application from FortisBCforthe Tilbury Phase 2 LNG ExpansionProject.

The revised applicationincorporates feedback receivedfrom Indigenous groups, stakeholders, and government agenciesduringthe application review phase, FortisBCannounced.

The revised Environmental Assessment applicationfollowsthe completionofa180-day review period led by the B.C. EAO, whichincludeda45-day publiccomment period withopportunitiesforthe public to learn aboutthe projectand participatein bothin-person andvirtualinformation sessions.

Future publicengagement will be hosted, FortisBCnotes.

Lastfall,theBritish Columbia Utilities Commission(BCUC) announced it has approved FortisBC Energy Inc.’s applica-

tionforthe storageexpansionproject.

The BCUC issued acertificateof publicconvenienceandnecessity for theproject, which includesconstructing anew, larger LNG storagetank at FortisBC’s Tilbury facilityin Delta.

Thenewtank will replacea56-yearold storagetankthat has reachedthe endofits servicelife.

The BCUC inanews releasealso noted, “Following atransparent and public reviewprocessthat included submissionsfromeightinterveners andfeedback fromindividualBritish Columbians,the BCUC determinedthe projectisinthe publicinterest.”

The BCUC also saiditfoundthat buildinga larger capacitytank will addressthe risk of FortisBC’s natural gas delivery system, andthat theexpanded storage willhelpmitigate the risk of supply disruption by providing back-up storageof natural gas.

Havinganestimated cost of$1.14 billion,theprojectisexpected to be in service by 2030.

COUNCILCONSIDERATIONOFBYLAWS–APRIL27,2026

FileNo.LU009452(BylawNo.8494)andLU009453(BylawNo.8495)

Location: 11220and1123083Avenue

Applicant:HearthArchitecturalInc.

Proposal: ApplicationsforRezoning,DevelopmentVariancePermitsandDevelopmentPermitstopermitthe constructionofafour-unittownhousedevelopmentoneachlot.Thisapplicationisconsistentwith theOfficialCommunityPlan.

DeltaZoningBylawNo.7600,2017,AmendmentBylawsNo.8494,2026and8495,2026

TorezonethesubjectpropertiesfromSingleDetachedResidential1(RS1)toTownhouseResidential 62(RT62)inordertoallowdevelopmentof4three-storeytownhousedwellingunitsoneachlot.

DevelopmentVariancePermitsLU009452andLU009453

DevelopmentVariancePermitstovarythefollowingsectionsof“DeltaZoningBylawNo.7600,2017”for bothlots:

• Section2.1.1byvaryingSection(a)ofthedefinitionof‘Frontlotline’foracornerlotfromthe frontagewiththeshortestdimension(112Streetand112AStreet)tothelongestdimension (83Avenue)toestablishthefrontsetbackfrom83Avenue;and

• Section8.5.7(b)(ii)bywaivingtherequirementtoprovideaccesstotandemparking spaces foreachtownhouseunitfromaninternalroadway andtoallowaccessdirectly toastreet.

DevelopmentPermitsLU009452andLU009453

DevelopmentPermitstoaddresstheformandcharacteroftheproposedtownhousedevelopmentinthe NordelSocialHeart(ND12)DevelopmentPermitArea.

Approvalofthe DevelopmentVariancePermitsandDevelopmentPermitsare delegatedtothe GeneralManager,Developmentunder“DevelopmentApplicationProceduresBylawNo.8347,2023”.

Staff

Contact: AlexCauduro–SeniorPlanner,604-952-3160

FORMOREINFORMATIONREGARDINGTHEPROPOSALS

Materialsrelated to theproposalssuchasthe proposedbylaws,detailedmapsand other informationmay be inspectedatDelta City Hall, 4500ClarenceTaylorCrescent, Delta, BC,MondaytoFriday, excludingstatutory holidays from9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. fromThursday, April16,2026toMonday,April27,2026.

Ifyouhaveageneralinquiryregardingtheproposal orif youwouldlikeassistance to inspectany relevantdocumentation,pleasecontact the DevelopmentDepartmentbyemailatdevelopment@delta.caorbyphoneat604-946-3380.

Correspondencereceivedupto12:00p.m.onThursday,April23,2026maybeincludedintheAgendapackage.Allcorrespondencemustinclude yournameandfulladdressandmayformpartofthepublicrecordfortheproposalandbepublishedontheCity’swebsite.

Email: mayor-council@delta.ca OR Writeto: MayorandCouncil,CityofDelta 4500ClarenceTaylorCrescent Delta,BC,V4K3E2

LU009452

LU009453

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LawnwateringrestrictionsstartMay1

IAN JACQUES ijacques@delta-optimist.com

Seasonal restrictions on lawn watering will comeinto effecton May 1throughoutthe Metro Vancouver region.

According to Metro Vancouver, residents and businesses will be allowed to watertheir lawns just once per week to helpconserve water.

“We’ve hada warm winterin Metro Vancouverandthe snowpack,whichhelps boost our water supply asitmeltsthroughthe spring and early summer, is belownormalfor this timeof year,” said Mike Hurley, chairof Metro Vancouver’s Boardsof Directors. “It’s more importantthan ever to limitunnecessary water use by watering just once a week.”

Under Stage1 restrictions,designated lawn

•Shutters &Faux WoodBlinds •Silhouettes, Pirouettes &More! •MirageRetractable ScreenDoors

Seasonal restrictionsonlawn wateringwill comeinto effect onMay 1throughouttheMetro Vancouver region.

watering days are determined by property addressand type.

Trees, shrubs,and flowers may be watered any dayinthe morning whenusinga sprinkler, or at anytime when hand wateredorusingdrip irrigation Edibleplants areexemptfrom the restrictions.Lawn watering restrictions will be in placefrom May 1 until Oct. 15.

between6and9 a.m.

Trees, shrubs,and flowers can be watered witha sprinklerany day between5and9 a.m., orany time by handor usingdripirrigation.

STAGE1NONRESIDENTIAL LAWN WATERINGALLOWED:

not apply to the useof rainwater, grey water, any formsof recycled water, orother sourcesof water outsidethe regionaland municipaldrinking water supply system.

Member jurisdictionsenforce watering restrictionsthroughlocal bylaws.

STAGE 1 RESIDENTIAL LAWN WATERINGALLOWED:

Even-numbered addresses: Mondays automatic watering between4and6 a.m., and manual watering between6and9 a.m.

Odd-numbered addresses: Tuesdays automatic watering between4and6 a.m., and manual watering between6and9 a.m.

Allworkdonebyhand, nobrushesorpoles. Inandoutservice.

Even-numbered addresses: Saturdays automatic watering between5and7 a.m, and manual watering between6and9 a.m.

Odd-numbered addresses: Sundays automatic watering between5and7 a.m., and manual watering

Trees, shrubs,and flowers can be watered witha sprinklerany day between4and9 a.m., orany time by handor usingdripirrigation.

These restrictionsdo

“When the weather warmsanddemandis highest, we must conserve waterforessential needslikedrinking, cooking, and cleaning, as wellasenvironmentalflows to sustain fish populations,” added Brad West, chairof Metro Vancouver’s Water Committee.

Find thefulllistof restrictions, as wellas tipsforhow to maintain ahealthy lawn andconservedrinking water, at itsalldrinkingwater.ca.

Our volunteer committeeinvites youtoaspecial pubday.

Date:Saturday, April25,11a.m. -9 p.m.

Location: TheRose&Crown PubinTsawwassen Tickets:$26.50,including aburgerand adrink Email: deltawalkchair@alzheimerbc.org

Proceeds raisedhelpsupportpeople affected by dementia.

Newmasterrecreationplan comingforJohnOliverPark

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Afinalproposed layout forthe John Oliver Park Master Plan will soon be presented to councilforconsideration.

That’s according to theCityof Delta, which recentlywrappedupthe public and sportgroupengagementprocessfor theproject, identifiedinthe city’s recent Sports Field NeedsAssessmentas a primelocationforacentralized athletic and tournament hub.

Buildingoninputfromfield sport groups, severalexample layoutsforthe site had beendeveloped to supportfurthercommunitydiscussion.

Thecitynotes keytakeaways include adesirefor Delta to developan outdoor athleticfacilityand sport tournament hub, facilitiesforcricketuseand,among otherthings,consideranindoor multiuse sportfacility to supportartificial turf or sportcourtuses.

At a recentmeetingofthe Delta agriculturaladvisorycommittee, parks department staff outlinedthefeedback

received andthe changes made to the proposed plan sinceit wasoriginally presented to thecommittee, along with inputfroman agrologist.

The changes reflected theimportance of buffers, properdrainage, an agricultural educationcomponent, traffic calmingandlight pollution management, increased parking and park monitoring.

Amongthe suggestionsconveyed by committeemembers is making sure conflicts between agriculturaland park activitiesare reduced, such as enhancing noisemitigation strategies and installing barriers behind spectator seating to mitigate sprayanddustfromadjacentfields.

Concern wasexpressedthat theproposaldoesnotadequately addresstraffic, parkingand park accessissuesthat willarise withmore peoplevisitingthe site during peakhours.

It wasalso recommendedthat farmers be consulted beyondcompletionofthe project.

Withcouncil’sdirection,afinal layout will be submitted to theAgricultural Land Commissionfor approval.

Issuance of Pesticide UsePermit NO.924-0001-26-26

Permit Holder:BritishColumbiaMinistryofAgriculture andFood, 1767 AngusCampbell Road,Abbotsford,B.C.,V3G 2M3Phone:1 866 917-5999

TheMinistryofEnvironmentand Parkshas issued theMinistryofAgriculture andFood apermitonApril 9, 2026touse Btk(Bacillusthuringiensisvar.Kurstaki), commercialformulation Foray 48B PestControlProducts Act NO. 24977, to eradicate anestablishing spongymoth(Lymantria dispar; formerly referredtoas gypsymoth) population in a36-hectareparcelinDelta (see map).Btk hasbeen approved forthe controlofspongy moth larvae in Canada since 1961.There was aslight delay in receivingthe pesticide-use permitapplication forthisspring’s aerial-spray treatmentsinDelta and Squamishtoeradicatespongy moths.

As aresult, theApril 2newspaperadvertisementsnotifyingthe public on the spraytreatmentsran incorrectly.

Theareashownwill receiveup tothreeaerial applicationsbetween late April and June 30,2026.Each treatmentapplication willtake onemorningto complete, unlessinterrupted bypoor weather,and will be conducted between sunriseand7:30a.m. Treatmentdatesare weather dependent and will be advertisedwithlawnandhighwaysigns prior to eachapplication and availableontheSpongy Moth website.A copy of thepermitand mapcan be viewedonline,at: gov.bc.ca/spongymoth

Formoreinformationontheprogramand spraydates,pleasevisit gov.bc.ca/spongymoth or contactthe Ministry of Agriculture and Food, toll freeat: 1866917-5999. Multilingualhealth informationisavailable through HealthLinkBC by calling811.

CHURCHDIRECTORY

Sacred Heart

Catholic Church

3900 ArthurDrive, Ladner 604-946-4522 sacredheartparish.ca

Mass Schedule

Saturdayat5 pm

Sunday at 9am 11amand 5pm

Daily Massin the Chapel at 9amMon-Sat

“Aplacewhereloveandfriendshipmatters”

AllAgesWelcome!

AllSaintsAnglican Church 4979-44A Avenue,Ladner 604-946-9179 •604-946-4224

www.ladnergospelassembly.com

JoinusSundayService@ 10am WednesdayService@10am followed by BibleStudy Formoreinformation www.allsaintsladner.orgor call 604-946-8413. 4755ArthurDrive,Delta

ONLINEOR IN-PERSON, Sundays@ 9:30 a.m.

www.ladnerlife.com info@ladnerlife.com5545Ladner TrunkRd.

ST.DAVID’S ANGLICANCHURCH

1115 –51AStreet Tsawwassen Rector

Rev.SimbarasheBasvi

SundayService10am

Wed.Service11am 604-943-4737 stdavidsdelta51@gmail.com stdavidsdelta.com

Community Cominghome

Irecentlyreturned from ourfamily vacation inKorea forthree weeks, and while ourkids said thiswasthe best trip ever, wewere glad to come home.

Duringourtime away,wecaughtupwith friends we haven’t seen for alongtime,metnew friends,andexplored sevendifferentcities. We were constantly onthemove and it wasa thrillingtrip, butcoming homefelt sweeterthan ever.

Do you havesuch rich friendships? Jesuscommands his followers to love oneanotheras he hasloved us —meaning howhehasdemonstrated his love on the cross. It’s trulyabeautiful friendship.Jesus is the best friendthatanyone couldaskfor,and he is commissioningustobe likehimin befriending others.

We inviteyou to worship in person

Joinusas we celebrate God’sgrace Sundaysat10am www.benedictionlutheran.org

Sundaysat10:00a.m.

Rev.Jason Truell

中文主日崇拜 10:00a.m.

Nancy 楊牧師

4594 –54A Street, Ladner,B.C. 604-946-7033, office@ladnercrc.com www.ladnercrc.ca

Tsawwassen United Church 693–53rdStreet,Tsawwassen

Rev.MariePaul Welcometoeveryonefor Worship &Friendship Sundays@10:00am tuc@telus.net604.943.2911

“Be Faithful,betrue, be ablessing”

Travellingwith young kidsisexhausting, especiallywhen youinclude atwelve-hour flightand asixteen-hourtime change.Ifelt jetlagged anddepleted,but being welcomedbackby friends and our church familyfelt warm.

When Jesussays, “No longer do Icall you servants […]but Ihave calledyoufriends”(John 15:15), hegivesusan exampleof what true friendship looks like: “Greater love hasnoone thanthis,thatsomeone laydownhislifefor his friends.” (15:13).

Wepreach Christ,theWordofLife

www.livinghopeladner.com

Returningfromour trip to friends likethis felt liketruly cominghome. Homeisn’t just your ownbed andyourown space.Jesus says that he hasgone to preparea roomforusin oureternal homewherewewillfeel this warmthofcoming homebecause ourbest friend, Jesus, will be welcominguswithopen arms.

Sundays 9:30am 4789 53 Street Delta,BC (InsideDelta Christian School)

Ladner Lawn Bowling Club InvitesYoutoOurAnnual

Saturday,April18th 10am-2pm 5128-47 Ave, LadnerBC

*EveryoneWelcome Dropbyandtry your handatlawn bowlingIt’sasport forall ages. info.ladnerlawnbowling@gmail.com

LIFESTYLES

Line-upannouncedforBarnsideHarvestFestival

Barnside Harvest Festival has releaseditslineupfor2026, includingheadlinersSmash Mouth, Tom Cochrane, BigWreck, MarianasTrench, Kim Mitchell,and JJ Wilde.

Thefestival returns to Paterson Park inLadnerfrom Sept.11 to13 withthree stagesof multi-generationalprogramming spanning rock,country,alternative, roots,and beyond.

Nowinitsfourth year, Barnside Harvest Festival has welcomednearly 80,000 attendees sinceits launch.

“We’rethrilledthat Barnside Harvest Festival has been so well receivedfor threeconsecutive years, so we’re raising the barandpresenting twoheadliners eachnight,” said Ken Malenstyn, general managerof BarnsideBrewing Co. “Withthanks again to theCityof Delta, city staff,plusthe many sponsorsand supportingorganizations, we’re truly excited aboutthe2026lineupandlook forward tocelebrating withthecommunity.”

ThefestivalopensonFriday with headliner MarianasTrench, oneof Canada’smostdecorated rockacts.

The Vancouver bandholds twotriple-platinumcertified records, multiple platinumdigital singles,andaJUNO AwardforGroupofthe Year.

Their catalogueincludes radiohits Stutter, Fallout,and Who Do You Love SharingtheFridayheadline slot is JJ Wilde,whosedebutalbum Ruthless hasaccumulated morethan36million global streams sinceits release.

Wilde has earnedplacementon majordigitalplatformsandestablished herselfasaprominent voicein rock musicinternationally.

AdditionalFriday performersinclude Hotel Mira, Uncle Strut, Fake Shark, The Peacenik Collective, Bealby Point, Clare Twiddy, Quickness, and Mineru. Saturday’sheadlinersareSmash Mouthand BigWreck.

Smash Mouth,aGrammy-nominated and multi-platinumAmerican rock band, rose to widespread recognition with number-onehitsincluding Walkingonthe Sun, Can’t Get Enough of You Baby, All Star, andacoverofI’m a Believer featuredinthe Shrek franchise.

The band has soldmillions of records worldwideandaccumulatedbillions of streams.

BigWreck,fronted by singer, songwriterand guitarist Ian Thornley,broke through withtheir debutalbum In Loving Memory Of…, whichproduced thehit singles That Song, Blown Wide Open and The Oaf.

The band returned to chart success withthe number-one singleAlbatross anditsaccompanyingplatinum-selling

album.

Saturdayalsofeaturesa strong slate of Canadiancountry, rock,and roots artistsincluding The Washboard Union, Jake Vaadeland&the Sturgeon River Boys, Daniel Wesley,Imogen Clark (Australia), Jackson Hollow, The Heels, HB Wild, Daryl Burgess, Marlie Collins, Annika Catharina, April Reign, Blue Jay Valley,and Hot Mars.

Sunday’sheadlinebillfeatures Tom Cochraneand Kim Mitchell.

Overanillustrious career span-

ningmorethan 50 years, Cochrane, a Canadian Music Hallof Fameinductee, has released ninealbums with Red Riderincludinghits Lunatic Fringe, Victory Day, and Big League and launchedacelebrated solo career with thebreakthrough album Mad Mad World whichproducedtheanthemic Life Is A Highway and has soldmore than sevenmillion copies worldwide.

Mitchellisa Canadian rock icon who has soldmorethan1.5million records in Canada, earned17JUNO Award nominations,and received three JUNO wins.

Mitchell wasinductedintothe Canadian Songwriters Hallof Fameand is widely regarded asoneofthecountry’smost respected guitarplayers.

His classic rock catalogueincludes Go for Soda, PatioLanterns,and I Am a Wild Party. Additional Sunday performersinclude TheGrapesofWrath, Limblifter, Kim Churchill,Imogen Clark, Miina, Allthe Kings Men, Marlie Collins, Joan Bessie, Polar Hearts, Emmett Martin Hatlelid, Boomdaddy, andthe Delta PolicePipe Band.

Sunday willalsofeaturethe BCCraft Beer Cornerwhich willshowcasemore than20craftbreweriesfromacrossthe region andispresented by the BC Ale TrailandCraftBrewersAssociation.

Thefestivalalsoincludesthe Vancity Artisan Market, Heritage Pavilion,food trucks, Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions Club Charity barbecue,andthe Whitespot Family Zonepresented by JR Country.

Stagesincludethe BarnsideBrewing Main Stage, Dueck Cadillac Stage, and Cityof Delta Stage.

Barnside Harvest Festivalnewsletter subscribers will receiveapresalecode grantingaccess to Early Birdticketsand a$10discountonGAand VIPthree-day passes beforethe general publiconsale. Thepresale runsfromnowuntil Friday, April17 at 8 a.m. Kids10and under receivefree admission. Fans can sign upforthenewsletter at barnsideharvestfest.com to receivethepresale code.Early Birdtickets goon sale to the general publicon Friday, April17 at 8 a m at barnsideharvestfest.com.

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Big Wreckisoneof Saturday’sheadliners.

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Marianas Trench isoneof Friday’s headliners.

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SmashMouthisoneof Saturday’s headlineacts

Lifestyles WanderInnCafefeatures twoactsthismonth

The Wander Inn Caféisexcited to present Christine Mageeand The Karmichaelsthis Saturday, April18. Magee, is anaccomplished musician witha Bachelorof MusicfromUBCand isan award-winning singer-songwriter/ pianist who performs mainly jazz/soul music.

In the past,she hasaccompanied and performed with various choirs, including award-winninggroups such as Vancouver’s musica intimaandthe UBC Singers(touredIreland, Mexico, Quebec,and beyond).

Her2007album wasnominated forthree awards by the Gospel Music Associationof Canada andshe wonfor Best Jazz Blues Song of the year. She has also beena judgefortheGMAC and alsofor Delta’s Got Talent.

Currently,sheistheaccompanistfor

the South Delta Singersandisoneof the Lighthouse Church worship leaders. The Karmichaelsareavibrant ensembleoflocal musicians.

At thecoreofthe band’s creative spiritare Dave Karmazyn and Mike Hurworth,whose remarkable songwriting has resulted in acollectionof tunes that are both danceableandemotionally resonant.

Featuringheartfelt vocalsaccompanied by guitar, banjo, mandolin,and pennywhistle,they once againbring engaging, feel-good performances, encouraging singing, smiling, and plenty offun.

Doorsopen at Lighthouse Church (5545LadnerTrunk Road) at 7 p.m. withentertainment at 7:30 p.m. Thereis a$10cover charge at thedoor.

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Lifestyles

McKeeseniorshosting freeartshow

McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, ishostingafree admissionartdisplay from April17 to May 8excluding Sundays.

Thecentre, located at 515547 Avenue inLadner,isopen Monday through Friday from8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 9 a.m. to noonon Saturdaysforthe public to dropin at theirleisure andview artworkdone by McKee Centre members.

Many ofthese artists have yearsof experienceand willdisplay adiverse collectionoftraditional watercolour, vibrantacrylic,andexperimentalmixed mediaartpieces.

ChristineSmith-PuddleJumping

Additionallythere will be a Teaand Awards Ceremonyon Sunday, May3. Doors willopen at 1:15 p.m. withthe tea starting at 1:30 p.m. Ticketsare availablefor$18 each with salesending April25.

Formoreinformation call604-9461411.

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GreenhouselightingstillaconcerninDelta

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Delta’s Agriculture Advisory Committee recently agreed to requestcitycouncildirect staff to obtaininformationfromthe MinistryofAgricultureand Food regardingtheimpactsofgreenhouselightingon wildlifeandany plans to update the current regulations.

Thecommitteealsodiscussed withcitydevelopment staffcorrespondencefrom Delta South MLA Ian Patonontheissue, and were told by aministry representative that the topic had beendiscussed withintheministryandanupdate would be comingonceadditional informationis available.

Staffalsonoted a Delta bylaw hadpreviously beendrafted that proposed regulationsforgreenhouses were not approved by the province.

Paton,the Conservative agriculture critic, earlier this year wrote to council aboutconcerns regarding light pollutionoriginatingfrom greenhouseoperationsinLadner,

whenthe lighting was very prevalent.

Patonnoted that thecity’s2023 Agricultural Planincludesactions or policydirectionsthat reference light pollution,acknowledging the ongoingimpactsofgreenhouse lightingon surroundingcommunities.

“Despitethis recognition, there remain noenforceable, greenhouse-specificlight pollution regulationsin Delta,norelsewherein Metro Vancouver. This standsincontrast to jurisdictions in Ontario- such as Leamingtonwhere curtain-closure bylawsand other lighting controlsare standard practiceingreenhouse-growing communities,” wrote Paton. He asked the city to explore modern regulatory approaches whichcouldhelp balance the needsof agriculturaloperations withthe well-beingandlivability ofneighbourhoods.

ANDPRIME TIME FOR TUTORING.

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ADVI CE FR OM TH EPROFESSIONALS

Will fixedrateschangewhenPrime rate drops?

AdropinBankprime rate will affect variableratesandHomeEquity lines of credit as thoseare products tied to prime. Fixedratesaredriven by theCanadianbond marketso changes in Bonds will push the changes inthosefixed rate offers.

Questions?

Give me acall, Iwouldloveto hear from you!

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Iwentfor adentureconsultation,and Iwas told that Irequiredsofttissuemanagementbecauseof irritatedanddamagedgumtissues.Whatis this?

Softtissuemanagementis arehabilitationofdamagedgum tissues.Irritationanddamagetoyourgumtissuemay result frommicroorganismsharboredinyourdentures’oldacrylic, orillfittingdentures.First,yourdentures requirecleaningto removeunhealthyorganismscontributingtotheinflammation andedema(swelling).Tissueconditioners(temporarysoft liningmaterial)areplacedonthetissuefittingsurfaceof yourdenturestoprovide acleanpositiveadaptationtoyour gumtissues.Healingbeginsandyourtissuesarereassessed in aweektoconfirmtheprogressofhealing.Secondand/ orthirdtissueconditionermayneedtobeappliedbefore continuingtheconstructionofnewdentures.Healthy,pink, hardtissues,providetheimportantbasefoundation required for asuccessfuldenture.Newdenturespromote ahealthy, clean,accuratefittingsurfaceformanyyears.If youhaveanyquestions regardingthisprocedure oranyotherdenturerelatedsubject,pleasebook yourfreeconsultationwithus.

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Ihavehearingloss in both ears,butone is definitely worsethan theother.Can Ijustget onehearingaid fornow?

Youcan,butyouprobablyshouldn’t. Coveroneeyewithyourhand:noticehowclarity,depth perception,andspatialawarenessareaffected?It’snot muchdifferentwithourears.Evenifyourhearinglossis predominatelyinoneear, wearinghearingaidsinboth canhelpwith:

•Sounddistinctionandspeechunderstanding(it’seasier to beselectivewithwhatyoulistento)

•Sounddetection(youcanmorereliablydetectwhere soundsarecomingfrom,whichisimportantfor socialandsafety reasons)

•Soundquality

•Brainstimulation(yourbrainlikesgettingequalinput frombothears)

•Listeningease(amplificationineachear islesstiring,lessstrainingandmoresatisfying)

Justasweusebotheyestoseeourbest,our twoearsworktogethertohelpushearourbest!

AreolderCanadianbanknotesworth muchmoney?

ForalmostallCanadianbanknotes from1969 todate, onlyuncirculatednoteshave achancetobeworth morethanfacevalue. Allusedbills,theyneedtobedepositedinto thebank.

Lastweek Ididthemonthlycashdepositand Ifound outthattheBankofCanadahaschangedtherules onolderbanknotes.

We were unabletodirectlydepositthembuthadtofill outformstosendtheBankofCanadawiththenotes. Paymenttouswouldbeafterthebank receivesthem. Ibelievethisisthebeginningofdemonetizingthe oldernoteslikemostothercountriesinthe worldisalreadydoing.

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Having alegalWillcangiveyoupeaceofmindknowingthat your finalwisheswillbemetandlovedoneswillbetakencare ofafteryouhavegone.Italsogivesyoutheopportunitytomake ameaningfulgiftinsupportof acharitythatisnearanddearto yourheart,withoutgivingupassetsduringyourlifetime.

Making agiftthroughyour Willcanhavesignificant tax savings foryourestateandcanhelppreserve moreofyourassets for yourlovedones.When agiftismade, acharitabletax receiptis issuedtoyourestatewhichcanhelpto reduceoreliminatefinal taxesowning.

RememberingDeltaHospitaland Community HealthFoundation as partofyourestate plans helpsbuild astrong andvibrant future fortheDeltaHospitalCampusofCarewhichincludes,Delta Hospital,MountainViewManorandtheIreneThomasHospice. Ifyouareinterestedinleaving abequesttoDeltaHospitaland CommunityHealthFoundationinyour Will,pleasecontact: jodi.stokes@dhchfoundation.ca orcall6049409695.

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Community

Ladner Rotary ClubShred-a-Thon

South Delta residents andbusiness peopledropped intothe RotaryClub of Ladner Shred for Food eventonApril4atEastlinkonLadner Trunk Roadwiththeirboxesofpaper for shredding, generating netproceedsof$5,024.Ladner Rotary isdonatingthe fundsto South Delta Food Bank and the“pantry” whichtheclubsponsorsat Delta Secondary forstudentsfromlowerincome families who can take food homeon weekends.

LadnerLawnBowling ClubOpenHouseis thisSaturday

Lookingfora way to stay active, enjoy the freshair,andconnect withgreat people right herein ourcommunity?

TheLadnerLawn Bowling Clubinvites you to step onto the greenandtry your hand at a sport that trulyisfor everyone.

Enjoy outdooractivity, make newfriends, and bowl year-roundon our carpet surface.

The cluboffers casual drop-inplay andcompetitive tournamentsfor thoseinterested.

The clubhouseis a vibrant social hub, hosting everythingfromdinners to card nightsand specialcelebrations.

New to bowling? Our

friendlycoaches will teach youthe ropes, and we provide bowlsfor yourfirst year Just wear flat-soledshoes!

Joinusthis Saturday, April18,from10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the club’s annual open house.

TheLadnerLawn Bowling Clubislocated at 512847 Ave, conveniently situated right acrossfromthe McKee Senior’s Centre.

Comeexperiencethe joyof lawn bowling! Rain orshine, we will see you there.

Formoreinformation see:www.ladnerlawnbowling.ca oremail:info. ladnerlawnbowling@ gmail.com.

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ADVICEFROM TH EPROFESSIONALS

Manyparentsbelieve orthodonticcareshouldwaituntilallthe adultteetharein,buttheidealtimefor afirstassessmentisoften earlier.Permanentteethdon’tfullyeruptuntilafterpuberty—bythen, valuablegrowthopportunitiesmaybelost. Anearlyconsultationbeforeage11yearsold;(no referralneeded, complimentaryatouroffice) allowsusto: -Evaluatejawandfacialgrowthbeforeit’scomplete -Spotcrowding,impacted,ormissingteethearly -Identifyairwayandbreathingconcerns,enlargedtonsils,or mouth-breathing -Detecttongueties,swallowproblems,andoralhabits -Addressspeechandsleepissuesthatcanaffectdevelopment Byseeingchildrenbeforeorduringearlypuberty,wecanguide jawgrowth,improve bitebalance,andsupporthealthyfacial development.Earlyscreeninghelpsuscreatemorenatural, effective,andlasting results—boostingconfidenceand protectingyourchild’slong-termoralhealth. Call TsawwassenOrthodonticstodayforyourchild’s complimentaryassessment.

Whatdo youthink isthemost sought-after destinationrightnow?

With ever-expandingdestinations,newships,immersive shoreexcursionsand amoreintimatefeelthana traditionalcruiseship, RiverCruisingisontherise.Our clientsare looking to goon thosebucket-listtripsthat will take theminto the heartofthedestinations -and formany,arivercruiseisoneofthosetrips.WithRiver Cruisesbeing ahotcommodity,westrongly recommend planningatleast ayearinadvancetoensureyouare getting the itineraryyouarewanting.Whetherit’sthe RomanticRhine,TheBeachesofNormandy,Portugal’s DouroRiveror agranderexperienceoftheGrand EuropeanfromBudapesttoAmsterdam.Cometalkto yourExpediaCruiseSouthDelta Team,letushelp youput those checkmarksonyourbucketlist duringourLegendaryRiversPromotionswhichis currentlyrunning.

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WhySeean OrthodontistBeforeAll the Permanent TeethErupt?

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DELTA SPORTS

Sports stories?

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DeltaFastpitchkicksoffseasonatHawthornePark

Delta Fastpitch officiallylaunched its 2026 seasonon Sunday, April12 with opening daycelebrations at Hawthorne Park,bringing togetherplayers, families,coaches, volunteers, andcommunityleadersfromacross Delta.

Withalmost700 registered athletes, Delta Fastpitch isproud to be the second-largest fastpitch organization in B.C.

Theassociationisled by president Chris Roperandvice-president Julie Herndier. Teamsthis season spanU7 through to senior women’s, reflecting the strengthanddepthoftheprogram anditscommitment to developing players at every stageoftheirfastpitch journey.

Theopening dayceremonyfeatured severalmeaningfulmomentsthat highlighted bothtraditionandcommunity spirit.

Charlie-Mae Herndier (Inferno 2010B) seta powerful toneforthe day witha bagpipe performance,followed by aheartfelt renditionof O Canada sung by Kailee Wilson(Inferno2014B)

Delta Fastpitch officiallylaunchedits 2026 season on Sunday, April 12with openingday celebrationsatHawthorne Park.Pictured is Julia Chowith the ceremonialfirstpitch. Seemorephotosonour website.

and Makenzie Weaver(Inferno 2014A).

Theassociationalso took time to recognizeplayersgraduatingfrom high schoolthis year,celebratingtheir accomplishments bothonandoffthe fieldandacknowledging theircontributions to Delta Fastpitch as they prepare fortheirnext steps.

Theafternoon wasalso marked by strong community support, with Couns. Alicia Guichon, Jennifer Johal,and DylanKruger in attendance,underscoringtheimportant role Delta Fastpitch playsin youth sport andcommunity life.

Following theceremony, specta-

AssociationOpening Day

tors were treated to a showcase game between Inferno2009and Inferno2010, offeringaglimpseinto thehighlevel oftalentanddevelopment withinthe program.

The eventalsoprovidedanopportunity to celebrate recentcompetitive success.

Delta Fastpitch capped offan outstanding year last season with two provincial championshiptitles, earned by the Inferno07Band2012A teams Theseachievementsarea testament to thededicationofthe athletes,coaching staff, volunteers, andfamilieswho support theprogram year-round.

Anotherexcitingannouncement wasthat Delta Fastpitch hasonce again been selected asa host venue forthe Canada Cup International Championship, to be held at North Delta Community Park,from July 3 to 11.

Volunteeropportunitiesare available through the Delta Fastpitch website at deltafastpitch.com.

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The TsawwassenAmateur BaseballAssociationkickedoff its2026 withanopeningday eventon Saturday, April11at Winskill Park. Hugethank youtoallthe families, players, and volunteers whojoinedusat Winskill Park tokickoffopening day 2026. Theenergyonthefields was incredible,andparticipants couldn’thave asked fora better wayto celebratethe communityandtogettheseason underway.

JIM KINNEAR PHOTO

TsawwassenAmateur Baseball

JIM KINNEAR PHOTOS

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•ConvenientLocation: SituatedbetweenLadnerand Tsawwassen,close to Tsawwassen Mills Mall,BCFerries,TFN IndustrialPark,and 30 minutesfromVancouver.

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$1,199,000.00

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AwesomeBeachGrove Home. Perfectfor thatstarterhomeorgreatforretirement. This beautifulupdatedhomeislocatedon aquiet streetwith asunnyprivatelot. Juststepsfrom thebeachandgolfcourse.Homefeatures 3bedrooms.Goodfloorplan,greatlotand beautifulprivatedeck.

Build yourdreamhomeonthebestviewlot inTsawwassen,offering a280-degreeview. Thispropertyhasbeenfullyexcavatedwith engineeredretaining wallsandtiebacks.New B.C.higherdensitypolicieswillallowfora legalsuite &largersquarefootage.Deltamay allowabasement. ThisLocationis a10,view is a12andbestpricedpropertyontheMarket.

Welcometo TheLexington.Greatlayout, engineeredhardwoodfloorsupdatedbathrooms andkitchenwithprivatewestfacingpatio. Storagenot aproblemwith largelaundryroom andconvenientstoragelocker.Complexoffers, amenitiesroomwithbeautifulpatioarea,bike roomand workshop.QUIET location,wellrun strata, walktoeverything!Agerestriction55+.

Greathomein agreatlocationat agreatprice. Mainfloorlivingwith 4bdrmsup, 3bathrooms andgoodfloorplan.Approximately2200sqft withmainyupdatesandfabulous69’ x147’ westernexposed yard.Don’tmissthisgreat homeat agreatprice.

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1-5411CRESCETNDR., LADNER

Welcome to Crescent -The Residence, abeautifully designed1/2duplexhomein theheartofLadneroffering 3bdrm, 3baths &fullyfinished loftflexspace.

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Updated3bed, 3bathhalf duplexinAshley Greenwith low$65/month strata. Features renovated bathrooms,newer windows, appliances,flooring, andhot watertank.Private sunnyyard.

4975RIVERREACH,

LADNER

Fully renovated2-leveltownhouse inLadner Villagewith 3bedrooms, 2bathrooms,and arec roominthe Harbourside complex. Features acustomkitchen,open-concept living,newflooring,updated bathrooms,andnewwindows.

4967

59 STREET, LADNER

Well-maintained4-bed,2-bath split-levelhomeon a 7,520sqft lot.Brightkitchenwithgas rangeopens to a cozy family room;spaciousliving/dining leads to aprivateyardwith deckandgashookup.

5385GALLEONPLACE,

LADNER

Well-maintained1,818sqft rancherin Marina Gardenson aquiet cul-de-sac. Offers 3beds, 2baths,high ceilings, andopen-conceptliving.Updated flooring,windows,appliances,andhot watersystem.Privatelandscaped yard withpatio awningandpoweredshed. NEWLISTING

$1,425,000

Superclean topfloor west exposedsuiteoverlooking centralcourtyard. Spacious floor plan (1150sq.ft.)2bed,2bathwith vaulted ceilings,kitchenwithbreakfastbar,gas fireplaceandlarge walk-inlaundry/storage room. Recent wide-planklaminate,somefreshpaintingandupdatedappliances. Enjoythebigdeckwith retractable awning &sunshade.Close to bus,senior centre,shoppingandall amenities.Vacant....quickpossession available.55+.Callnowtoview! RV Parking too!

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51-4638Orca Way, Tsawwassen CharmingCoastal TownhouseInCentralLocation!

Seaside living at itsfinest!Thisbeautifullydesigned1,193sq.ft.townhomeofferstheperfectblendof comfortandstyle,featuring 2spaciousbedrooms, aversatileden,and 3bathrooms.Thebright,openconcept floor planshowcasescrispwhitecabinetry,stainlesssteelappliances,and agenerous kitchennook withabundantstorage +EVChargingStation.Enjoyexclusiveaccesstotheimpressive10,000sq.ft.Seaside Club,offeringexceptional indoorandoutdooramenitiesincluding aswimmingpool, fitnesscenter,great room,andchildren’splayarea.With aprimelocationjustminutesfromthehighway,providingeffortless accessinto Vancouver &just ashortwalkto TsawwassenSpringsGolfClubfor aroundofgolf,dineatPat Quinn’srestaurant,orshopat TsawwassenMillsCentre.

$699,900

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109N110056Street

$639,000

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$535,000

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$1,175,000

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401S110056Street,Delta

$1,095,000

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543ConnaughtDrive

$1,699,000

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188TsawwassenBeachRoad

$2,298,000

BeautifulwaterfrontRetreatwith panoramicviewsofferingamazing lifestyleyearround.

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1685FarrellCr.

$2,650,000

Newbuilddreamhomealmostready Stunninginteriorspaceswithseparate finishedgardenhomeonwestlotin theheartofthegrove.

2478AWrenDrive,Tsawwassen

$950,000

Halfduplexwith3bedroom/3bathvault ceilingsdoublegarageintheheartofthe boardwalkfamilycommunity.

768Tsawwassen,BeachRoad

$3,988,000

LuxuryHomeonaprime lotofTsawwassenBeach OceanFront.

64726Orcaway

$999,000 4parking,4bedroom, 4bathprimecorner unitfacingthepark.

5158WestminsterLane

$1,399,000

AcrossfromLionsPark,and5minwalkto historicladnervillage.4bdrmsplusdenand doublecargarage,fullyrenovatedkitchen.

1020PacificPlace

$1,850,000

Prime16,523sq.ft.lotonprestigiouspacificinthevillage roomfor2familiesorbuildnew.

21965BSt.

$2,198,000

BoundaryBayCustombuilt executivehome.

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$625,000

P5PenthouseatWindsorWoodsnear theparkandthetowncentermovein readywithsunnybalconypetsallowed.

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5845 Whitcomb Place

5845WhitcombPlace,Beach Grove

MLS# R3065443

MLS# R3065443

$2,390,000

Thiscustom-built 2024 BeachGrove home,designedbya contractor for hisown family,sparesnoexpense.It featuresa luxury kitchenwithhighendappliancesandquartzcountertops, ensuite bathroomsineverybedroom with11-footceilings, andspacious mediaandgreatroomsforentertaining. With radiantheating,air conditioning, andaprivate yardstepsfromthebeach andgolfcourse,thisdreamhomeoffers comfortandeleganceinaprimelocation.

This custom-built 2024 home, designed by acontractorfor his ownfamily,sparesnoexpense. It features aluxurykitchen with high-endappliances andquartz countertops, ensuitebathroomsinevery bedroom with 11-foot ceilings,and spacious mediaand greatroomsfor entertaining.Withradiant heating, air conditioning,and aprivate yard steps from thebeach andgolfcourse, this dreamhomeoffers comfortand elegance in aprime location.

$2,099,000

1479GrovePlace,Beach Grove

MLS# R3100552

410-5011 SpringsBoulevard Delta, B.C. V4M0B6

MLS# R3045901

Stunning Pinnacle Homesbuilt Rancher, thequalityisobvious from exteriortointerior.Highendappliances,granitecounters,hardwood flooring, high endfinishinginevery aspect,two by six construction, down totheclear cedarsoffits on the exterior.The detail showsin everyroomof this magnificenthome.

405559914B Ave, Tsawwassen

MLS# R3086838

Breathtakingviewsofgolfcourseandmountains from this fourth floor unitinconcretebuilding at much desiredTsawwassenSprings.Many upgrades,hardwood floors, high ceilings, upgraded kitchenwithquartzcounters,stainless steel appliances andbuiltin Boschcappuccino machine.Openconceptliving/diningarea.A12by 12footbalconywithnaturalgasheatingandBBQ hookup.Geothermalheatingandairconditioning. Twobedroomsand twobathrooms with heated floorinprimarysuite,Insuitestorageandstepsto finedining, coffeeshopand golf course.

$849,000

This bright top-floor condofeatures9’ceilings,a privatebalcony overlookingthe quietbackofthe building, twobedrooms, twofullbathrooms, awell-maintainedkitchen,andin-suitelaundry. Itoffersaccesstogreatamenities—includingafitnessroom,storage locker,andgatedundergroundparking—whilebeingjuststepsfrom shops, restaurants,schools,parks,and transit.

410-5011Springs Boulevard, Delta

MLS# R3045901

Fourth-floor concrete unit at Tsawwassen Springswithgolfcourse andmountainviews.Upgradeddisplayunitfeaturinghardwood floors, high ceilings,quartzkitchen,Boschcappuccino machine, geothermal HVAC, 12 x12balcony with BBQ,and 2bedrooms/2baths.

Bedrooms:3• Bathrooms:1.5 FloorArea:1,882sq.ft.

Welcomehome! This rarely available“Scandiabacksplit”offers 3bedroomsand1.5bathroomswith awestfacingbackyard, backingontoMapleCrescent Park. Theuniquelayout offers characterand stylewith vaulted ceilingsand exposedbeams and afloor toceilingbrickfireplaceinlivinganddining room adjoiningthe comfortablekitchen. Aspacious family roomon thelowerlevel,adjacent to alargeutility roomthatisroughed-in fora3rd bathroom. Thishomehasbeenmeticulouslycared for andupdatedwithmanyqualityimprovementsincludinghigh-end customEuropeanwindows,anewermetal roofwith Leafguard gutters,newerfurnacecompletewithA/C,allnewPEXplumbing and anew HWtank.Other featuresinclude220voutletinthe singlecargarage,central vac,andampleparking.

301-12639 No.2Road,Richmond,BC $739,900

Bedrooms: 2•Bathrooms:2 FloorArea:1,067sq.ft.

WelcomehometoNauticaSouth!Thisbrightandspacious 2 bedroom, 2bathroomCORNERsuitehasplentytooffer including afunctionallayoutwith agenerouslivingroom,large primarybedroomcompletewithcozywindowseat,walkin closetandensuite.Otherfeatureshandscraped,engineered hardwoodthroughout, 2tandemparkingstalls, astoragelocker acrossthehallonthesamefloor.Hotwaterandgasincluded inthemaintenancefee.Stepstowalkingtrails,coffeeshops, restaurants,themarinaandeverythingelsethatcharming Stevestonhastooffer.

Bedroom: 1•Bathroom:1 FloorArea:775sq.ft.

WelcomehometoSundial!Thischarmingonebedroom,one bathroomgroundfloorunit offers averycomfortableandopen layoutwithmanyfeaturesincludinganin-suitelaundryunit, newerappliances(2023),Nu-heatin-floorelectricradiantheat,a walk-uppatioentrancecompletewith anew,custompatiodoor. Boththekitchenandbathroomhavebeentastefullyupdated makingthishomemoveinready.Oneparkingandonestorage lockerincludedandconvenientlylocatedinCentralTsawwassen closetoshops,markets,groceries,restaurants,recreationand transportation. Quickpossessionpossible,don’twait!

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memories linger everyday, Remembrance keeps themnear.

It'sbeen twoyearssince youpassed.

So sadlymissedbyourdaughter Kimiko and myself, as well asallour extended family.

Bobwill be lovinglyremembered by usall-a beautiful soul wholeftbehind so many precious memoriesforus to treasurealways.

Your kindness, yourgentle nature, and your unwavering love will remainin our hearts forever.

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It is with heavy heartsthat we announcethepassing ofourbeloved mother,MarionFalcos(Kettles). Marionpassedawaypeacefully,after acourageous battlewithkidneydiseaseonMarch 20th,2026, the first dayofSpring, her favouriteday of theyear.

Marion wasbornJune 26,1943, in NewWestminster to her lovingparents, Fredand EllenoreKettles.She grew upon thefamilyfarmonKettles Road and resided in Ladnerherentirelife.

On September6, 1961,at theageof 18,Marion underwentopenheartsurgeryatVancouver General Hospital.Due to thesuccess of thesurgery, Marion wenton to livealong,happylife, becomingamother to threechildren, Charlene,Pamela,and Nick; mother-in-lawtoDixie;grandmother to Maya, Mackenzie,Makenna,and Charis;aunt to many niecesandnephews;and afriend to many.Marionis alsosurvived by herbrother-in-law, RalphMcRae.

Marionhad afulfilling22-year careerat Canada Post, retiringat theageof75.

Marion waspredeceased by herparents;sisters, Diane Coleman, DorothyManley,and Margaret McRae;brother,JackKettles;andbrothers-in-law, Jack Manley and Doug Coleman.

Thefamilywouldliketosend averyspecialthank youtoall thedoctors and nursesat RoyalColumbian Hospitaland Surrey Memorial Hospital formaking our mom’sstayascomfortable aspossible.

DavidBoydRally passedawaypeacefully on Good Friday,after ahard-foughtbattlewithcancer.Hewill be lovinglyand foreverrememberedas adevoted husband, loving father,respectedmentor,admired colleague,and loyalfriend.

Davidisdeeplymissedbyhis wife,Sandra; daughtersVeronica,Violet(Alex), and Julia;siblings Anne (Norm),Charles(Dana),and Elisabeth; Aunt Irene;and many nieces,nephews, extended family, and friends.Hewaspredeceased by hisparents, Dr. Charlesand Rose Rally.

He wasbornand raised in westside Vancouver,and Davidlater madehishomeinRichmondand then in Ladner.A proud graduateofthe UBCFaculty ofLaw in 1988,he wenton to adistinguished36-year careeras apartnerat Beck,Robinson &Company.

Davidwasbrilliantand witty, andhe sharedhis knowledgeandenthusiasm generously.Inbothhis professionalandpersonal life, he gavefreelyofhis time,wisdom,andencouragement.Hewasalsoa beloved softballcoach, leavingalasting impacton many youngplayers.

At home, he wasa captivatingstoryteller, dedicated teacher,anddevoteddadandhusband whocreated countlesscherished memories with hisfamily. He lovedhis homebutalso enjoyed seeing theworld through many colourfultravels.Heembracedlife fully, bringing warmth,laughter,love, andenergy to everygathering.

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It is with profound sadnessthat we announcethe peacefulpassingofour matriarch, AngelaGoulas, onApril 2, 2026, in Tsawwassen, BritishColumbia.

Borninthe villageof Iamia, Messinias,Greece, Angelawas thesecondof sevenchildrenbornto Panagiotis andPanagiotaTriantopoulos.In1958, fueled by ayearning fora betterlife, she courageously left herhomelandalone,travellingby shiptoMontreal, Canada. Sheoften recalledthe difficult voyage across turbulent waters, a testament to thestrengththat woulddefineher life.

In 1959, shemarriedherhusband, Christos,and together they began buildingaprosperous lifein theiradopted country.Theywelcomedthree children, Vasilios(Bill),Nicoletta (Niki),and Panagiota (Pangie),beforerelocatingtoVancouver in 1968 in pursuit ofnewopportunities.

Through yearsoftirelessworkand sacrifice, Angela and Christos realized theirdreamsin1979 when they purchased asmall takeout shop in Tsawwassen. This humblebeginning evolvedinto the thrivingandever-popular Alfa Pizza.For41 years, "MamaAlfa" wasa permanent fixtureinthe cornerather regular table, greetingcustomers and friendsalikeastheycameintodineorjustsay hello. Herincrediblededication,perseverance, and warmth created ameaningful legacy that remainsatthe heartofthe community.In2020, thefamilydecided it wastimetoretireand Alfa was sold to newowners, markingtheendofanera.

While therestaurant washerpride, her family was her soul.Her love anddevotion were thefoundation of everything shedid, andherbeautiful grandchildrenwereher greatestjoy.

Angela was predeceased by herbelovedhusband, Christos,herdaughter,Pangie(Michael), andher six siblings,Sophia, Yianni,Koula,George,Voula,and Stavro. Sheissurvivedbyher children, Bill (Kay)and Niki(Randy), andher cherished grandchildren, Sophia(Vassili),Angelica,Christos, Stefanos,and Dimitri.

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