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PortofVancouvernowworkingwithGCTonRBT2

SANDOR GYARMATI

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It lookslikethey’ll work togetherafter allon major port expansionin Delta.

The VancouverFraser Port Authority (VFPA)and GCT Global Container Terminals(GCT)announced last week that they have enteredinto amemorandumofunderstanding(MOU) to explore a partnership to advancethe port’s Roberts Bank Terminal2(RBT2)project.

The parties willshareinformation andnegotiatein good faith, withthe goalofachievinga jointdevelopment agreement, according to anews release,addingthey will work together to assess the benefits, synergies,and operationalexpertise GCT cancontribute as the potential terminal builder andoperator.

During aone-year period, VFPA will work with GCT to explore a development and operatingarrangement.

Also, GCT will withdraw its application to Ottawa’s new MajorProjects Officeforits separate Deltaport Berth 4 (DP4)expansionprojectproposal,and insteadfocusitseffortsonadvancing RBT2.

DP4 would be afourth berthconnected totheexisting facility,acompetingpro-

posal againstthe VFPA’s planned RBT2.

In 2023,the VFPA’s majorthree-berth containerexpansion plan wasgiventhe greenlight by thefederal government afteralengthy review.

Theprovincial governmentalso gave its go-ahead.

At thetime,the port explainedthenew facility wouldnot be operated by GCT, buta separate operator chosen by the port authority.

In a statementfollowing the2023 announcement, GCT respondedthat the

approval camedespite significantoppositionandconcernsfrom Environment and Climate Change Canada, labour, communitygroupsand many others.

A July 2022 Federal Court rulingdismissed GCTallegationsofbias against the port.

In 2019, GCTfiledan applicationfor a judicial review, challenging the port authority’sdecision-makingin relation to itslong-termplanningfordelivering container capacity.

Now,the VFPA says that asa majority

Canadian-owned operator withmore thanacentury of operatingcontainer terminalsandexistingoperations at nearby Deltaport, GCT mayprovideunique benefits to a partnership.

“Increasing container capacityis essential to Canada’s ability to compete, grow,andtrade withthe world. Thisis anexcitingtimeforthe Roberts Bank Terminal2Project withprocurement underwayanda landmassconstruction partner to be selected this summer. This MOUmoves us into planningforthenext stageofprojectdelivery with anopportunityfor partnership with a Canadianownedoperator with a strong track recordofdeliveryin Port of Vancouver,” said Peter Xotta, VFPA president and CEO.

Both parties saytheMOU reflects ashared commitment to strengthen Canada’s trade infrastructure.

“GCT hasalonghistory of driving growth at the Port of Vancouver. Strong, reliabletradeinfrastructureisfundamental to Canada’s economic strength, and we areexcited to work alongsidethe VFPA to explorehow ouroperational expertiseandlong-terminvestment capacity can contribute to the successful deliveryofRBT2,” said Eric Waltz, GCT presidentandCEO.

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OneDeltaaddsincumbentschooltrustees

IAN JACQUES ijacques@delta-optimist.com

Former Delta SchoolDistrict board chair Val Windsorandincumbents

Ammen Dhillonand Masako Gooch will be runningunderthe One Delta banner inthe October municipalelection.

“Strongcommunities start with strong partnerships,” said Coun. Dylan Krugerin making theannouncement on Tuesday. “One Deltabrings together councillorsandtrusteeswhounderstand thefullpictureofwhat familiesand neighbourhoodsneed andwho will work togetherforwhat’s best forallof Delta.”

One Delta says theseincumbent trusteesbringdeepexperience in education, youthadvocacyandcommunity engagement. They are running with the One Delta team becausethey value collaborationasa building block for a strongercommunity. Thetrio willhelp strengthenalignment betweencommunitypriorities,from safe streets, wellmaintained parksandinclusive public spaces to continuousimprovementin our schools.

Afour-termtrusteeandlifelong educator, Windsor hasaproventrack recordofcreating real resultsfor students.

“School boards have to focuson boosting readingand math skills,and championinginnovationlike ournew

career pathways program that gives studentspractical skillsand clear paths to theirfuture careers,” said Windsor.

In herfirst term, Dhillon’sexpertise asa registered clinicalcounsellor led to her strong supportforincreasedmental health supportfor Delta’s students.

“Our worldis changingquickly,and I believe we need to stay innovativeand aligned withwhere work and society are going,” said Dhillon. “Academic skillsareessential, buttheyarenolongerenoughontheir own. That’s why I’madvocatingfora strongerfocuson

relationalliteracyandmentalhealth to be moreintentionally builtin our curriculum. Thesearethe skillsthat underpin student successin school,in the workplaceandinlife.”

Goochemphasizestheimportance ofopenengagementandaccountability asatrustee. “Our Justiceand Equity Action Plan reflectsa clearcommitment to ensuring every schoolis safe, welcomingand supportiveforall students,” said Gooch.

“Bysharing ourprogress openlyand invitingdialogue, we’re buildingtrust and making real improvements. When every childfeelsthey belongandare supported,they can focusonlearningand reachtheirfull potential,”she said.

“We’re excited to work alongside our schooltrustees to strengthentheconnection between bothlevelsoflocal government,”addedKruger.

“Thisisamomentwherecollaboration matters morethan ever. Families arelookingforleadershipthat works togetheracrosscouncil chambers and school boards to deliver real results. When we listen to each otherandplan together, we buildamore welcoming, more resilient Delta.”

One Delta will runafull slateof candidatesin the2026 municipalelection withmore candidates to be announced inmid to late May.

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ScientistsflockontoRobertsBankascountcontinuesforRBT2

PHILMELNYCHUK

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Theannualmigrationofbiologists, technicians, scientistsand First Nations onto Roberts Bank mudflatsandmonitoring ofthe western sandpipercontinuesthismonthandinto MayasRBT2 movesforward.

Roberts Bank Terminal2expansion involvesconstructionofa manmade islandnext to theexisting Deltaport and willprovidea50 percentincrease to thecontainer terminal’s capacity, providing2.4millionTEUs (20-footequivalentunits)ofextra capacity yearly andcontributing$3billionannually to GDP.

Constructionisexpected to beginin 2028 withthe terminalupand running by themid2030s,adecadeaftertheproject was approved in2023.

The scientific work isintended to showthat thepredictionsfrom earlier environmentalassessmentsareproven throughon-the-ground monitoring, said Sean McNulty,directorofinfrastructure projects at the VancouverFraser Port Authority.

He explained theforecastsare based on15 yearsof work and datacollection.

Biologistsandscientistsare conductingfieldstudiesalongtheintertidalmudflats near Brunswick Point, Boundary Bayand WesthamIsland fromnowuntilmid May. Picturedare AndrewRacz,Jaron Senichel-Brey.

“We’re confidentthat they will, based onthe data we collected andtheinput we received from scientistsalongthe way,” McNulty said.

“We’re very confidentinthepredictionsthat we made,that theproject will notlead to anadverse effecton western sandpipers. We’retaking a very precautionary approach, rightfromthe get go,” he said.

The terminal will be located six kilometresfromtheshorebirds’ habitat, he added.

Biologistsand scientistsareconducting

Westernsandpipers feeding.

field studiesalongtheintertidal mudflats nearBrunswick Point, Boundary Bayand Westham Islandfromnow until May.

The spring programincludes biofilm samplingand mapping, abundance surveys,andcoincides withthe spring arrivalofthe sandpipersasthey stopin before continuingtheirnorthward migration.

Monitoringenvironmentalimpact isamong the hundredsofconditions imposedwhentheproject was approved in2023and to develop baseline datain order to determineifRBT2impactsthe bird’s habitat.

The mudflatscontainbiofilm,a nutritious slimethat’s locatedinthe muck that iscrucialforthebirds becauseit allows the sandpipers to continue their northernmigrationin afew weeks.

The terminalexpansion wasgiventhe greenlight by the federal governmentin April2023, withprovincial approvalfollowing in2024.

TheImpactAssessmentAgencyof Canada announcedthe approvalnotingthere were 370legallybindingenvironmentalconditions attached to the approval.

McNulty saidifmonitoringshowsthat thenew terminalisimpacting bird habitat, mitigationis possible, such as buildingadditional habitat banks, which are already inplaceelsewhere, to increase areasfor wildlife.

Building habitat banksis a well-established strategy to mitigate such projects, headded. Oneoftheconditionsof approvalis to buildbiofilm habitatitself to ensure thereisafood source forthe sandpipers.

“It’saprojectof national significance andimportance to Canada and we’re reallyproudofthe work that’s goneinto theenvironmentalassessmentforthis project,” McNulty said.

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CUPEspeaksofthoselost duringDayofMourning

RADHA AGARWAL

LocalJournalismInitiative Reporter

The Canadian Unionof Public Employees(CUPE)observed April 28asa Dayof Mourning to recognize employees killedorinjured on the job.

CUPE Local1091 representsand supports over1,000memberswho work forthe Delta SchoolDistrict,including professionalsacross job categorieslike clerical, maintenance, educational support,and custodial.

At the April21 Delta school board meeting, Leigh Bartlett, third vicepresidentofCUPE1091, remindedthe communitythat everyone hasthe right to a safe workingenvironmentand should be supported by their employer inactively addressing safetyconcerns.

Theunionisusingthe anniversary to highlight current strugglesfaced by its members and tosignalashift toward 2026,whichCUPE has declared the Yearof Healthand Safety.

“Wemournthelossoffourmembers of ourCUPEfamilyin2025,” said Bartlett.

Shehonoured MiguelEscalante Ledesma, Nabil El-Ahmed, Jose Castillo,and Kulbir Kalia.

Kalia suffered aheart attack while ather job at SFUin Burnaby,which highlightedthe tollofheavy workloads andprecaritythat contracted custodial workersfaceacross campuses.

“Thereare severalcriticalissues that remainunaddressedand require

immediate attention,” said Daun Fredrickson,presidentof Local1091.

Shenoted that theongoing reliance on temporary educationassistant(EA) positionscontinues to create significant inequities,preventingemployeesfrom accessing rights like seniority,andcreating workplaceinstability.

“Weneed to see clearcommitment to reducing temporary positionsand movingmembers into permanent positionswherethey canfully exercisetheir rightsand benefits,” she said.

Custodial workload remainsanother seriousconcern,asassigning work based solelyon squarefootage fails to accountforthe realitiesof the job.

Theunionisalso seeing significant failures to fillamong EAs, whichis havingaprofoundimpacton studentsand exhausted workerswhoarecoming to work sick.

Fredrickson mentionedthat members are being calledinto meetings with administrators simply for beingoff sick.

“Ourmembers shouldnotfeelpressured to justifylegitimateillnesses, especiallyina systemwhere they’re deeply stretched beyond capacity,”she said,addingthat staffingshortages are the responsibilityof management, not the workers.

As part ofthefocuson2026,the unionis pushingfor strong joint occupationalhealthand safetycommittees, whichare required under WorkSafeBC legislation to identify hazardsand ensure every worker returnshome safe.

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CUPE Local454 hostedashort commemorative ceremonyon Tuesday, April 28,the DayofMourning,in Rotary Park,at DeltacityhallinLadner.

Chamberelectsnewboardatannualgeneralmeeting

The Delta Chamberof Commerce is pleased to announceits 2026/27 board ofdirectors,following a successful116th annual generalmeeting(AGM)luncheonheldon April22.

The AGMhighlighteda yearof strong progressforthe chamber, including impactful2025advocacyinitiativeson behalfofthe businesscommunity,as wellastheorganization’scontinued evolution withthe launchofanewlogo and a refreshed website.

Theelectionoftheincoming boardof directors wasalsoa key part ofthe event, reinforcingthe chamber’songoing role asa voicefor businessandaconnector withinthe Deltacommunity.

The returning board chairis Ben Martin, Founderof EvolutionGroupof Companies,whocontinuesinthe role witha cleardedication to strengthening local businessconnections.

Executive committee:

Chair– Ben Martin, EvolutionGroup of Companies

Vice-chair–Andrea O’Leary, SONA Western(newly appointed)

Secretary-treasurer– Zahid Gani, Two

The DeltaChamberofCommerce 2026/27boardof directors, back row, left to right:BradDuncan,JenniferDimmock, StevenStark, Chanel Donovan,Neeraj Walia, RobAllan. Front row,lefttoright: ShaemasLal, Ben Martin, Andrea O’Leary, ZahidGani, RosanneHorner.Notpictured is Ken Malenstyn.

Oceans Ventures(newly appointed)

Boardof directors: Brad Duncan, Core Site Solutions

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Chanel Donovan,CFD Management Consulting& Advisory Inc.

JenniferDimmock, BLEZAmoves Ken Malenstyn, BarnsideBrewing Co.

Neeraj Walia, Guru Nanak Food Bank RobAllan, Campbell,Froh, Mayand Rice LLP

Rosanne Horner, BDC, Past Chair–Business Development Bankof Canada ShaemasLal, BMOPrivate Wealth

Indigenous advisor: Steven Stark, Tsawwassen Shuttles Inc.

Attendeesalsoenjoyed an informativepresentationfrom Rogers Sports & Media, along witha raffleprize of a three-month radio advertising campaign.

“The2026/27 board reflectsa strong mixofleadership, perspective, and communitycommitment,” saidexecutive director Richard Wischnewski

“Together,they willfocus on supportinglocal businesses, advancing advocacyefforts, and buildingmeaningful partnershipsthat contribute to a resilientandgrowinglocal economy.As the chambermoves forward,it remains focused ondelivering value to its members and playinganactive roleinshaping Delta’s business future.” - Submitted

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DeltaSchoolDistrictnavigatesbudgetdeficit

RADHA AGARWAL

LocalJournalismInitiativeReporter

Whilethe Delta SchoolDistrictis projectinga balanced budgetfor the 2026/27 school year,the path to getting thereisdefined by a “perfect storm” of externalpressures.

At theheartoftheissueisaprojected $1.984-millionoperating shortfall, driven largely by declining student enrolment.

Thedistrictanticipates245fewer studentsnext year,atrend schoolofficials partly attribute to tighteningfederal immigration policiesandagraduating class of2025that is significantly larger than theincoming Kindergartencohort.

Because thisdeclineis steep, thedistrict hasentered “FundingProtection,” aprovincialmechanismthat prevents a budgetfromdroppingmorethan1.5 percent, year-over-year.

Despitetheshortfall,thedistrict hascommitted to no staffing layoffs, a significantfeat consideringthat 90 per centofitsoperatingcostsaretied to personnel.

Instead,the boardis“juggling” funds,leveragingtheprovincial Feeding Futures Fund to cover cafeteria staffingand reallocating$2.1millionfrom vacant contingency teacher positions to balancethe books.

TheSurplus Plan: Jonathan Duffin’s $18Mstrategy At the April21 boardmeeting, sec-

retarytreasurer Jonathan Duffin pulled back the curtainon thedistrict’s accumulatedoperating surplus.

It is essentiallya rainy-day fund builtfromprior years where revenues exceeded expenses.

Whiletheoperating budgetlooks tight, the districtis sittingona healthy $18-million reserve.

Duffin outlinedaproposed plan to strategically spend$8millionofthat surplusinthe2026/27 school year to supporthigh-priorityareas that provincialgrantsdon’tfullycover.

Wherethe surplusis going: Inclusive Learning ($1.5 Million)

The Technology Roadmap($1.25 Million per year)

HR Training & Recruitment ($100,000)

Indigenous Education& The “Satellite School”($470,000+)

Strategic Plan & Equity ($535,000)

Health& Safety Infrastructure ($142,000)

Safety Advisor($122,000)

Facilities& Equipment Replacement

HR & Contractual Obligations

($698,000)

The Unrestricted “Emergency” Fund ($1.5 Million)

Duffinnoted that the $18-million figureisaconservativeestimate basedon January data. Thefinal balancecould fluctuate dependingon how the current fiscal yearends.

“We revisittheamountinlightof howthefiscal year hasplayed out,” Duffinexplained,notingthat the board willfinalizetheseadjustmentsinthe summer beforethenew school year begins.

During the publicmeeting, people stepped up to themic with specific budgetasks forthe board.

Besidesa huge pushformore EAs, there were calls to hireanotheroneon-one teacher supportcoordinator to helpinthe classroomandathird senior accountantinthefinancialdepartment. Withthe second roundof public engagementnow closed,the boardof education willtakethis surplusplan andthedraft budgetinto finaldeliberations beforeaformal approval vote.

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OPINION

Optimistwelcomes newLJI reporter

Editor’sNote IAN JACQUES

The Delta Optimist is pleased to welcome Radha Agarwal to the editorial team

Agarwalisa Local Journalism Initiative Reporter,a position funded by thefederal government.

She will be workingthree days a weekfor the Optimist covering First Nationsissues, so working closely withthe Tsawwassen First Nation, SouthAsianissues, women’sissues, school board and some Delta municipal coverage.

“I’mexcited to explorethe storiesthat shape our beautifulcommunity,whilefocusingonamplifying marginalized voices,” she says.

Agarwalgrewup witha wide rangeof culturalexperiencesin India, whichshe carried throughuniversity in the U.K. and later to Montréal.From reportingacross the rugged landscapesof Northern B.C. to working with agrowing filmfestivalin Vancouver,she has always beendrawn to storiesthat connect us.

Outsidethenewsroom, she is acertified yoga teacherandlovestrail walks andvisiting thetheatre.

We needanincreaseinempathy

While outon alocal walk recently I saw paramedics called to attend to ahigh school-aged youth.

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“Welive inan age ofAI-generated noise, influencers, anddigital echo chambers. My hopeisthat we don’tlose our hungerfor the messy,complex realitiesthat analgorithm can’t capture. It is easy to let our social media bubbles solidify ourpresetthought patterns, butethical journalism can be theantidote to that tunnelvision. In a world that feels likeit’s constantly burning, choosing to seek out nuanced,accurate stories supported by lived experiencesisn’t just a preference,it’s a necessity forahealthycommunity.”

Agarwal has been workinginthecommunityforthe past three weeks and has alreadycovered school board,theinaugural Delta Women’s Network eventand Surrey’s Vaisakhi Day parade.

Lookforher storiesonthe Optimist website as wellasthe Thursday print edition.

“Wearethrilled to have Radha join our editorialdepartment,” said editor Ian Jacques

“Shebringsa renewed enthusiasm, a female voicefor ournewsroomanda chance to broaden our scope in areasof ourcommunitythat we have not been able to coveras wellinthe past.”

Youcouldhear the speculationfrom peoplealmost immediately. “Overdose?” Most people stepped back, and gave space.Andthen one person walking by said, “I have no sympathy.”

That stuck with me.

It’s easy to thinkthat way when we believe that mental healthand substanceuse area kindof morality issue.

The realityisthat no child has everaskedforthe trauma, mentalhealth challengesandother intense experiencesthat may lead some to seek relieforescape through substanceuse.

The Delta Community Action Team wasformedin 2018 to bring together local partnersand residents to respond to the toxicdrug supplycrisisin Delta.

DCAT is focusednotonly onpreventionand support, butalsoon reducing stigma, strengtheningconnection, and buildingahealthier, more resilient Delta.

Community Comment

LAURA DIXON

Their2024 report talks aboutwhenthedefault reactionis judgment, people don’t reach outfor help.

Evenwhentheydotry to gethelp,it’s notalways easy.

For Delta residents, some servicesareoften25 to 30 km away. That’s a long way when someoneisincrisis.

It’s too easy to engage in wishful thinkingwhen we hear aboutthe toxic-drug crisisin B.C. We picture somewhereelse, bigger cities,differentcommunities, differentfamilies, butthe data tellsadifferent story.

A recent report fromthe Officeofthe Representative for Childrenand Youth makesit cleartheimpacton childrenis “staggering.”

Overthe past decade,more than230 young people aged 18and youngerinthisprovince have diedfrom overdoses. Many moreareliving with the rippleeffectsoftrauma or thelossofa parent.

The B.C. Coroners Service continues to report that toxic drugsaretheleading cause ofdeathfor people aged 10 to 59,an age rangethat spans both our youthand their parents.

We like to think this couldn’t happen here, especiallynot to people we know andnot to “goodfamilies.”

That beliefdoesn’tprotect anyone.

Addressing stigma isvital. By fostering education andempathy we can ensure that responses to substance useandmental healthare rooted in compassion.

Butthis work starts with each ofus. It means being willing to check ourassumptionsand to create spacefor people to seek help earlier, before challenges become crises.

Andthe young person everyone waswhispering about?

He had hurt his legon his scooter.

Letters

ConcernedDeltaparent questionspesticide

Editor:

Asa Delta parent and business owner, I’mwriting aboutthe plannedaerial pesticide sprayingin BeachGrove scheduledfor late April through June.

Theprovinceplans to spray Foray48B over residentialneighbourhoods, schools,and playgroundswhere our childrenlearnandplay.

Whileofficials claim it’s safe,the science revealsimportant gaps.

The European Food Safety Authorityidentifiedmissing safety data fortheexact pesticide strain beingused, specifically regarding repeated inhalation exposure.

A New Zealand study ofaerial spraying with this sameproduct documented significant increasesin sleepproblems,dizziness, and

concentrationissues in the general population. Most concerningis theinadequate communityconsultation. One publicmeetingis insufficientforadecisionaffecting hundreds offamiliesin residential areas.

One hundred sixtynineneighbors have signed a petitionopposingthis approach.

South Delta ConservativeMLA Ian Patonisdelivering our concerns to Victoria, but we need broadercommunity awareness and support.

Saferalternatives exist. Other jurisdictions use targeted approaches likepheromonetraps that don’t requireaerial application over populated areas.

Whyisn’t B.C. exploringtheseoptions?

Thisisn’t about being

anti-science-it’s about demanding complete scienceandproperconsultation before spraying pesticides over our children’s schools and homes.

Iencourage Beach Grove residentsand all Deltafamilies to contact Environment Minister (ENV.Minister@gov. bc.ca),Agriculture Minister(AF.Minister@ gov.bc.ca),andask Mayor George Harvie (mayorandcouncil@ delta.ca) to support our requestthat thisprogram be paused until comprehensivecommunity consultation occurs andalternativesare explored.

Ourcommunity deserves boththorough scienceandmeaningful consultationondecisionsaffecting our children’shealth.

Matthew Gohl

Blessyourheart,Lindsay.Tks.

Editor:

I want to thank youpublicly, Lindsay, for generouslypayingfor my groceries at FreshcowhenI realized I hadlost my

money. Youdidn’thesitate, butquickly offered yourhelp. Godbless youfor your kindness.

Nancy Anderson

Thanks to all, for your help

Editor:

My husbandandI wouldlike to thankthe wonderful peoplewho came to hisassistancewhenhe hadhis bicycleaccidentonFriday, April10,in Ladner.

Athank you to theoff-duty fireman andhis wifewhohelped himfromhis downed bikeand to his wifewho called 911.

Anotherbigthank you to the lady whodrove back to ourhomeandasked ourneighbour to seeifhecouldcome andpick uphisbikeand take it back to ourhouse.

Athank you to theEMTs and the staff at Delta Hospitalwho were professional and caring We areforevergratefulfor allthisassistance.

I.and L. Bye

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Renovationstostartat LadnerPioneerLibrary

TheLadnerPioneer Library will temporarily closeits buildingandexterior returnbinson May4 to beginatargeted interior renovation, withananticipated reopeningin mid to late August.

The renovation willbringan updated layout,fresh paint, new carpeting, a modern servicedesk, afully accessible washroom, andadditionalenhancementsdesigned to improve the customerexperience.

“This renovation willtransformthe library into a more welcoming, accessible,andenjoyable spacefor everyone,” says Heather Scoular, FVRL’s directorof customerexperiencein a news release.

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At the pop-up, customers will be able to browse and borrow fromasmall

WhileLadnerPioneer Libraryis closed, customers needingfulllibrary services,or wanting to attendprogramming, areencouraged to visitother nearby FVRL locations,including Tsawwassen Libraryandthe George Mackie Libraryin North Delta.

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Deltapolicebustbigtrucktheft ring,recover$5Mingoods

PHILMELNYCHUK

pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

Afew Delta policeofficers still new to oneofthe teams, have solved a semi-trucktheft ring and reunited a businessman with$5-million worthof stolenproperty.

Staff Sgt. Sarah Swallow told the Delta police board April22that the big rigs were being stolen in and around Delta.

Swallowisin charge of E Platoon composedof specialized squads, such asthe patrol support team.

In Octoberof2025,the patrol support team wastipped off by a new member to the team abouta string of bigtruckandcommercial trailerthefts withinand outside Delta. The ring seemed to be organized using specialized toolsindifferent cities.

“They gotinvolved right away and they starteda very proactiveinvestigation,” Swallow toldthe board.

The team started scrollingthrough surveillancevideoand soonfound a

site outside Deltawhere the vehicles were being stashed, got a warrant for thepropertyand recovered three stolen semitractorsandfour stolen semi trailers, fullofmerchandise.

“Andit’s estimated approximately $5-million worthof goods were recovered,” Swallow said.

Someofthe goodsinvolved aload of custom-madelightingfixturesthat were beingshipped to ahotelwhen they were stolen.

The supplier wascontacted who wasthen able to make a relieved call to his customer sayinghecould now shipthe goods.

“Propertycrimeisnotalwaysthe sexiestofcrimes. They don’t make a tonof TV shows aboutproperty crime …,” said Swallow,explainingthat being able to make the call wasthehighlight ofthe yearforthe businessman.

That wasallfromtheefforts ofone sergeant,aconstable andfour newcomers to the section, Swallow said.

Chargesare beingprepared,she added.

Beedielong-termcareprojectmoving forwarddespitetemporarypause

Astimelinesarereassessed,thisessentialprojectforDeltaseniorscontinuesto moveforwardwithstrongcommunitysupport

Following theFeb.17,2026ProvincialBudget,theProvinceofBritishColumbiaaskedallhealthauthorities,including Fraser Health,toreviewlong termcareprojectbudgetsprovince-wide.This reviewreﬂects currentconstructionsector pressuresandisintendedtoreducecosts,nottocancelprojects.

Aspartofthisreview,majorconstructionontheBeedieLong-TermCare Centreis temporarilypausedwhileupdated timelinesandlong-termcostcertaintyareconﬁrmed.Earlysitepreparationcontinues,withpreload materialsarriving fromearly Marchthroughmid-May. Whilepreload remains inplace,DeltaHospitalandCommunityHealthFoundation isoptimisticthatFraser Healthandthe Ministrywillidentifyopportunitiesto reduce thecostperbedandadvancethe project.

AsofDec. 31,2025, approximately $15 millionin Ministryfundinghadalreadybeeninvestedinplanning,preparation and sitereadiness. Thisprojectisreal,it’sunderwayandit’spositionedto moveforward once timelinesareconﬁrmed. Giventheprogressalreadymade,this projectshouldnotbecomparedtoinitiativesthathavenotyetstarted.

To donors,seniors,familiesandneighbours

Forthosewhohavealreadygivenso generously,thefoundationoffers reassurance. Yourgiftisfully restricted tothe Beedie Long-Term CareCentreandisstewardedwithcare,accountabilityandtransparency.Todate,nofundshavebeen disbursedandnonewill be released untiltheproject resumes. TheFoundation remains deeplycommittedtohonouring your intentand tostandingup fortheprojectyoubelievedin.

Why this projectmatters —especiallyforourseniors

Thisproject will replace Mountain View Manorandincreaselong-termcarecapacityfrom92bedstoapproximately 200beds.For seniorsin Deltaandfor familieshopingtheirlovedonescan receive careclosetohome,thisexpansion isessential.

Delta’sseniorsareattheheart ofthe community.Expandinglong-term care closetohomeallows more seniors toremain nearthepeopleandplacestheyknow,while receiving thecareandsupport they need.

InJune2023, thenewcarecentre was announcedas apartnershipbetweentheprovince,FraserHealthandthe foundation.TheMinistryofHealthcommitted $179.7 millionincapitalfunding,FraserHealthcommittedtobuilding andoperatingthe carecommunityand DeltaHospitalandCommunityHealthFoundationcommittedto raise $18.25 million locally.Whiletimelinesare now under review,theneedforthisprojectandthecommunity’scommitmenttoit hasn’tchanged.

Our communitydidits partanddidit quickly.TheFoundation metits$18.25 millionfundraisingcommitmentin record time,reﬂectingboththeurgencyofthe needandthestrengthoflocalsupport.Donorssteppedforwardin good faith, trustingthatthispartnership wouldmove aheadasplanned.

We recognize thatconstructioncosts have increasedandinﬂation,updatedaccessibilitystandardsandconstruction sectorpressures havechangedthe landscape sincethisprojectwasﬁrstannounced.Thesechallengesare not unique to Delta. The focusnowmustbeonensuringcommitmentsadjusttopresent-day realities sothisessentialprojectcan continuewithout further delay.

Our communityhas honoureditscommitment. It’sreasonableandnecessarytoexpectthesamefollow-throughfrom ourprovincial partners.

Advocacy:Communityvoicesmatter

The Foundationisworkingdiligentlytoreinforcetotheprovincetheimportanceof movingthisprojectforwardandthe realconsequencescontinueddelays wouldhave forseniorsandfamiliesinDelta.

TheFoundation’scommitment

The FoundationremainsfullycommittedtotheBeedieLong-TermCare Centre to strongadvocacy,responsible stewardshipandopencommunication.Theywillcontinuetoshare updatesandstandalongsidethecommunityasthis importantworkcontinues.

Delta’sseniorsarecountingonsupport. Together,theFoundationwillcontinuetoadvocateforthehometheydeserve. The Foundationisurgingthe communitytotakeactionbysending aletterofsupportandadvocatefortimelyprogress forour seniors. Visit their websitetotakeactionwww.dhchfoundation.ca/advocate/.

Delta HospitalandCommunity Health Foundation(DHCH Foundation) is anot-for-proﬁtorganizationwhosemission is to advocate, fundand inspireoutstandinghealthcareat the Delta HospitalCampusofCareand inthecommunity ofDelta.

Construction on theBeedieLong-Term CareCentre istemporarilypaused followingthe Feb.17,2026provincialbudgetreview,with earlysite workcontinuing ascost updatesareassessed.Photovia Tyler Garnham Photography

DeltarebuildingWellington PointParkboatlaunch

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

TheCityof Delta hasissued a request forbidsforthe reconstructionoftheexisting Wellington Point Park boat ramp.

The work onthe River Road site includes temporary removalofthe existing woodenfloat system,demolitionanddisposaloftheconcrete boat launch ramp andassociated rip rap, as wellasthe supplyandinstallationofanewprecastconcrete ramp and perimeter rip rap, anewasphalt pavedtransitionconnectingtheexistingupper parking area with new concrete ramp andanewconcrete abutment ramp for woodenfloat access.

Thecitynotesthat due to the site logisticsand publicaccessofthe surrounding park space,bidders should be aware that public vehicle circulation must be maintainedalongthe park’s upper roadway area by way of a six-metre-widedriveaisleforthe durationofonsiteactivity.

Basedon work of a similar nature undertakenpreviously duringthe same November to February work window,thecityanticipatesthat the contractor wouldlook to undertake the work duringlowtideconditions, according to the requestforproposals.

Thecityalsonoteslowtideconditions typically occur outside normal commercial work hours.

Constructionis to beginthis Novemberand be substantiallycompleted in January2027.

The boat launch’s woodenfloat system was replacedin2022and includedtheinstallationof new piles to restrain thefloat system.

Whilethe topthree-quarters of theconcrete ramp wasin relatively soundcondition,thelowerquarter haddeteriorated andbroken with the waterside edge ofthe ramp being noticeably undermined,according to an earliercity report,addingacomplete replacementoftheconcrete ramp was required.

EastLadnerdevelopment siteisupforsaleagain

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

AnEast Deltaproperty thathad been eyed fordevelopment overthe yearsis againonthe market.

Describedas being suitablefor owner-users, investorsordevelopers, the1.54-acre site at 9568 BurnsDr.is listed as having potentialforindustrial or retaildevelopment, as wellas being inanarea that continues to see strong growthdriven by logisticsdemandand expanding residentialdensity.

Alsodescribed asadevelopmentready site ina supply-constrained market, theproperty islocatednext to the Esso gas stationand Tim Horton’s restaurant at the junctionof Hwy.99and LadnerTrunk Road. It hadpreviously beenused asa nursery but has been vacant for years.

Theasking price wasn’tlistedinits salesbrochure, butits2024property taxes was$53,126.93,according to the saleslisting.

In 2024, Deltacouncilgrantedfirst,

secondandthird readingsfora zoning amendmentforan application to build lightindustrial buildings at the site.

The applicationfora strata subdivision wasalso to be forwarded to the AgriculturalLand Commission,noting that theCityof Delta supportedthe application.

The twonew buildings would have beenconsistent withtheOfficial Community Plan.

In December2021,council had approved aproposed newdrive-thru eatery at the site, butthat plannever proceeded.

First submittedthree years earlier, that development application at the southwest corner of BurnsDriveand 96th StreetincludedanewA&Wdrivethruandathree-storey self-storage facility withofficeuse.

Thedrive-thru application was put onholdfollowinga publichearingin December2019aftercouncil requested further clarificationontrafficimpacts and currentenforcementofon-street parking.

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The B.C. government wants to use evenmore landon Deas Islandin Delta forthe George Massey Tunnel replacementproject.

Anupdate report to Metro Vancouver’s regional parkscommitteenotesthe government, throughthe Transportation Investment Corporation (TI Corp.)isnowlookingforopportunities to reduce risk andincrease efficiency.

In 2025,the regionaldistrictand provinceenteredinto anaccommodation agreement, as wellasaleaseof approximately42,791-square-metresof

the regional park land to be used as a temporaryconstruction laydownand stagingarea There wasalso a purchase and sale agreement to dedicate approximately1,846-square-metresfor permanent provincialhighwayexpansion.

The report notes that thenewproposalincludes changing permitted usesontheleased land to permit moreextensiveindustrialuse, including installing subsurface structures.

Thenewproposal also requeststhe use ofanadditional3.6hectaresof park landforanadditional temporary constructionand laydownarea,and anextensionandupgradeofthe park roadforuse by concrete trucks and materialmovement.

It all means removalof park dedicationonadditional park lands.

”Whilethisproposal will have benefits to theproject, as wellas reduced trafficcongestionon Hwy.99,the impacts to the park are significantand willnecessitate renegotiation of the accommodation agreement to provide additionalmitigation, restorationand compensationmeasures,” the report explains.

“Asthisisanurgent requestfromthe province, staff recommendthe board givefirst, second,andthird reading to the bylaw,andinitiatethealternative approvalprocess, while staff reviewthe impactsoftheproposalmore closely andnegotiatethe revised termsof the accommodation agreementandthe associated leaseand/orlicense agreements,” the report adds.

Amemberofthe Metrocommittee, Deltacitycouncilmember Dylan Krugerexpresseddismay, tellingthe Optimist that aftereight yearsof work onthe Massey Tunnel replacement, theprovinceis scrambling to rewrite itsconstructionplan at theeleventh

hourand requesting to nearly double itsfootprinton Deas Island Park from 4.2 to 7.8 ha.

“To date,1,500trees have already been removed, with many morelikely to follow,andthis significantexpansionis being proposed beforethe project has even received an environmentalassessmentcertificate,” said Kruger.

“Evenmoretroubling, when I raised these issues,TI Corp. staff were unable to identifyaconfirmed budget oratimelineforcompletion.

“Afternearly a decade of planning, residentsdeserve certainty andtransparency,not last-minute changes ofthis magnitude. Thisisacritical, nation-buildinginfrastructureproject, butthisisnothowprojectsofthis scaleshould be delivered,” headded.

A Metro report last yearnoted that whilethe MinistryofTransportation andTransit willundertake restoration oftheleased land oncethe projectis complete, it willlikelytake decades forthe park to be re-established to its previouscondition.

ThisMay,wecelebrateYouthWeekfromMay1–7withavariety offreeyouth-centriceventstocelebrateyoungpeoplebetween theagesof10and18yearsandtheincrediblecontributionsthey maketothecommunity.

Thisyear,we’realsocelebratingwithYouthapaloozaonMay8! EnjoyaBBQ,competeina3-on-3basketballtournament,and checkoutthejobandvolunteerfairatNorthDeltaRecreation Centre,orperformattheOpenStageanddancetheeveningaway attheSilentDancePartyatNorthDeltaCentrefortheArts.

DeltaWomen’sNetworkdebutasell-outevent

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LocalJournalismInitiativeReporter

The Delta Women’s Networkhosted its sold-outdebut eventon April16 in Tsawwassen,bringing together350 societymembers foran eveningofshared experiencesand powerful stories.

Thegroupdescribesitselfasacollectiveof passionate, diverse womenin Deltaunited by ashared purpose: to createmeaningfulopportunitiesforconnection,growth,andempowerment.

Jennyfer Cassaristhefounderand leadfacilitatorofthe event, as wellasthe managerofmembershipengagement and sponsorship at the Delta Chamberof Commerce.

She welcomeda roomfilled with pattern-changersandvisionarieswho hadthegrit to build businessesfromthe groundup.

“Oftentimes,thereisanopportunity, and womendon’tnecessarily take it becausethey’re busy ortheyfeel like they don’t belong,” said Cassar. Herbiggesttakeawayfor women was to trusttheirintuitionwhileleaning on a support system.

Sheemphasized that whetheracon-

Networkhostedinaugural eventApril 16

Tsawwassen. From lefttoright:AmandaBreen,Amy Miller, YvonneAnderson andJenniferJohal.

nectionis personalorprofessional,there isalways someone willing to learnor help.

“You canneverdoitalone,” she remarked,notingthat findingthe right community cancompletely change one’s path.

AshleyFreeborn,founderofthe multimillion-dollar clothingbrandSmash + Tess,highlighteda sobering reality for femaleentrepreneurs: to this day,the disparity in venture capitalistfundingfor women remains belowfive percent.

She says a majority of cheques are still being signed by men.

The roomswheretheselife-changing financialdecisionsare madeoftendonot reflectthe peopletheyareintendedfor, sheadded.

The speakers focusedon themechanicsof buildingbrandsthat maintain a lasting, authenticconnection withtheir audience.

TrishPrevost, avisionaryleader, spoke aboutthe pathof personalalignment.

Following the keynotes,a panelfeatur-

ingAmy Miller (Terrion, BIV40under40 recipient), Jennifer Johal(Deltacouncillor, Raja Trailers),and YvonneAnderson (Santevia Water Systems) satdown foran honest, raw conversation regarding personalandprofessional perseverance.

Millerhighlightedthat the futureof successfulcompaniesdependsontheir ability to adaptalongside women as they grow into differentphases oftheirlives.

Panelliststhen tookthe audience behindthe scenesoftheir everyday lives,answering tough questions about whetherprofessional success comes at a personalcostand navigatingthemodern challengesof parenting.

Johal,whoisthefirst womanof South Asiandescentelected to the Deltacouncil,encouraged the next generation to takeup space.

“Your voice belongs at thetable because your perspectiveshapes strongerdecisions,” she said.

The Delta Women’s Networkalso marked the official launchof its website. The site is designed to serve as a resource-driven hub for womenin Delta looking to scale a business, lead highimpactprojects, or navigatea career pivot.

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COUNCILCONSIDERATIONOFBYLAWS–May11,2026

NoticeisherebygiventhatDeltaCityCouncilwillconsidergivingfirst,second,andthirdreadingstothebylawsreferencedbelowatits RegularMeetingat7:00p.m.onMonday,May11,2026intheCouncilChamber,4500ClarenceTaylorCrescent,Delta,BC.

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

Location:11220and1123083Avenue

Applicant:HearthArchitecturalInc.

Proposal:ApplicationsforRezoning,DevelopmentVariancePermitsandDevelopmentPermitstopermittheconstructionofafour-unit townhousedevelopmentoneachlot.ThisapplicationisconsistentwiththeOfficialCommunityPlan.

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

TorezonethesubjectpropertiesfromSingleDetachedResidential1(RS1)toTownhouseResidential62(RT62)inorderto allowdevelopmentof4three-storeytownhousedwellingunitsoneachlot.

DevelopmentVariancePermitsLU009452andLU009453

DevelopmentVariancePermitstovarythefollowingsectionsof“DeltaZoningBylawNo.7600,2017”forbothlots:

• Section2.1.1byvaryingSection(a)ofthedefinitionof‘Frontlotline’foracornerlotfromthefrontagewiththe shortestdimension(112Streetand112AStreet)tothelongestdimension(83Avenue)toestablishthefrontsetback from83Avenue;and

•Section8.5.7(b)(ii)bywaivingtherequirementtoprovideaccesstotandemparkingspacesforeachtownhouseunit fromaninternalroadwayandtoallowaccessdirectlytoastreet.

DevelopmentPermitsLU009452andLU009453

DevelopmentPermitstoaddresstheformandcharacteroftheproposedtownhousedevelopmentintheNordelSocialHeart (ND12)DevelopmentPermitArea.

ApprovaloftheDevelopmentVariancePermitsandDevelopmentPermitsaredelegatedtotheGeneralManager, Developmentunder“DevelopmentApplicationProceduresBylawNo.8347,2023”.

Staff

Contact:AlexCauduro–SeniorPlanner,604-952-3160

LU009452

LU009453

COUNCILCONSIDERATIONOFBYLAWS–May11,2026

FileNo.LU009976(BylawNo.8568)

Location: 5300112Street

Applicant:BayviewConstructionLtd.

Proposal: Applicationforrezoningtopermitconstructionofan818.5m2(8,810ft2)barn includingstorageareasforhay,farmequipment,horsetack,animalfeed,anda139.4m2(1,500ft2) offarmretailsalesarea.TheapplicationisconsistentwithDelta’sOﬃcialCommunityPlanandthe subjectpropertyislocatedwithintheAgriculturalLandReserve.

DeltaZoningBylawNo.7600,2017,AmendmentBylawNo.8568,2026

TorezonethesubjectpropertyfromA1AgriculturetoComprehensive DevelopmentZoneNo.64(CDZ64)toallowtheretailsalesofproduct producedoﬀthefarmtoexceed50%ofthefarmretailsalesareawithinthe proposedbuilding.

Staﬀ

Contact:KathleenChan–PlanningTechnician,604-946-3388

FileNo.LU009901(BylawNo.8560)

Location:68652Street&52367AAvenue

Applicant:Buro47ArchitectureInc.

Proposal:Applicationforrezoningandsubdivisiontopermit50stackedtownhouseunitsin8three-storeybuildings. ThisapplicationisconsistentwithDelta’sOﬃcialCommunityPlan.

DeltaZoningBylawNo.7600,2017,AmendmentBylawNo.8560,2026

TorezonethesubjectpropertiesfromSingleDetachedResidential1(RS1)toComprehensive DevelopmentZoneNo.67(CDZ67)inordertopermitathreestoreystackedtownhousedevelopment with50unitsandaFloorSpaceRatioof0.62.TheCDZ67Zonewouldalsopermitthefollowing:

• Maximumpeakheightof11.5m.

•Waiverequirementfora1.5mwidelandscapestripalongthelotlineadjacenttothenorthsideof building4,thewestsideofbuilding3,andtheeastsideofbuildings5and6,asshownonthelocationmap.

• Amaximumlotcoverageof22%.

•Increasingpermittedprojectionsintothesetbackareasasfollows:

-Allowunenclosedbalconiestoprojectintothefront(north)setback areafrom0.9mto1.9m.

-Allowunenclosedbalconiestoprojectintotheexteriorside(west) setbackareafrom0.6mto1.9m.

-Allowentrycanopiestoprojectintotherear(south)setbackareafrom0.9mto1.1.m. Staﬀ DeepinderDhaliwal–Planner,604-946-3395

FORMOREINFORMATIONREGARDINGTHEPROPOSALS

Materialsrelatedtotheproposalssuchastheproposedbylaws,detailedmapsandotherinformationmaybeinspectedatDeltaCityHall,4500ClarenceTaylorCrescent,Delta,BC, MondaytoFriday,excludingstatutoryholidaysfrom9:00a.m.to4:00p.m.fromThursday,April30,2026toMonday,May11,2026.

Ifyouhaveageneralinquiryregardingtheproposalorifyouwouldlikeassistancetoinspectanyrelevantdocumentation,pleasecontacttheDevelopmentDepartmentbyemailat development@delta.caorbyphoneat604-946-3380.

Correspondencereceivedupto12:00p.m.onThursday,May7,2026maybeincludedintheAgendapackage.Allcorrespondencemustincludeyour nameandfulladdressandmayformpartofthepublicrecordfortheproposalandbepublishedontheCity’swebsite.

Email:mayor-council@delta.ca OR Writeto:MayorandCouncil, CityofDelta

4500ClarenceTaylorCrescent Delta,BC,V4K3E2

Community

ThirdannualHikeforHospiceisthisSunday

This Sunday, May3, Heron Hospice Societyof Delta invitesthecommunity to gather at Paterson Park for thethirdAnnual Hike for Hospice.

Thisinteractive, family-friendly eventaims to raise vitalfundsforno-costgriefcounselling and compassionateend-of-life supportfor residentsacross Delta and TsawwassenLands.

Thethemeofthis year’s hike, “Step Outof Isolation. Step Into Community,”highlightsthe society’smission to ensure that noone has to navigate the heavy journeyoflife-limitingillnessorlossalone.

“When someoneisfacinga seriousillnessorgrieving, isolationoftengrowsquietly,” says Heron Hospice Society. “Heronexists to change that By walking

together, we show ourneighboursthat supportis availablelocally.”

Themorning kicksoff at 9 a.m. withlive music anda pancakebreakfast served by the Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions.

Following welcome remarksandagroup warm-up at 9:30 a.m., participants will walkthe Paterson Park circuit at their own pace.

The eventisfullyinclusive, welcoming strollers, children,and well-behaved dogs on leashes Participantsareencouraged to sign upasindividuals or “Neighbourhood Champions” by startinga team.

Allproceedsfromthe Hike for Hospice stay directly inthecommunity,funding Heron’s bereavement groups,counselling, andend-of-lifeprograms.

These servicesareprovided at no cost, removing barriers to essentialmentalhealthandemotional supportduringlife’s most difficulttransitions.

Communitymembers can register, joina team,or donate by visiting:heronhospice.org.

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McHappy

Day Fun onMay6 benefits localchildren

Get readyfor children’sactivities,entertainment andavisit withcommunityleaders at Ladner and Tsawwassen McDonald’s restaurantson McHappy Day comingup Wednesday, May6.

Partialproceedsfrom McHappy Dayin South Delta have been benefitting children with extraneeds at Reach Childand Youth Development since2009.

“McHappy Day is a wonderful communitycelebrationfilled with laughter, connection,andgiving back,” said Reachfundraising manager Sarah Kocaba.“Weare so gratefulfortheongoing supportthat helps children andfamilies at Reach accessthe programstheyneed to thrive.”

Reach extendsthanks to McDonald’s owner Nauman Jutt,his staffand to alltheamazing volunteersandcommunitymembers who will be coming out to support children,familiesandprograms at Reach Societyand Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC).

Children’scraftsandactivities will be happening lunchtimeandafterschool on McHappy Dayand $5 raffleticketsareon salenow at South Delta McDonald’s restaurants to winaniPadA16. The winner will be drawn at 6 p.m. on May6andall raffleproceeds benefit Reach Childand Youth Development Society.

Learnmore at www.reachchild.org.

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Community

NatureNotes: Reifel Bird

Sanctuary-while

EVANGOGAL

ReifelBird Sanctuary

As many readersprobably know,the George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary was closed for the beginningof2026. Fromflood watersto bridge closures,this year posed many challenges to the Sanctuaryandits staff. With our reopening at theendof March, many visitors have been curious aboutwhat we gotup to duringthe closure.

Because ofthebridge closure, staff madethe commute by watertaxi to Westham Islandafew days a week to ensurethe Sanctuary stayed in good repair.

During thistime, we didalotof maintenance but were also able to focuson some larger

you were away

habitatenhancements.

Themost notableproject wasthe removalof a large patch of Englishivy growing behinda bench by thefrontentrance Englishivycreates a verydense vegetative ground mat, outcompetingmostotherplantsin thearea. It alsogrows uptrees, deprivingthe leavesof sunlightand adding weightthat may contribute to treescomingdownduring storms. Staff removedallthe ivy inthearea by handand replanted witha variety of nativeshrubs to better serve ourlocal wildlife. We also added some large woodydebrisfrom fallentrees to increase the structuralcomplexityofthe habitat. Staff weren’tcompletelyalone inthe Sanctuary during thistime,as Sanctuary

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wildlife was very active duringthe closure. We saw many mink, muskrats,otters, beavers, and even some early bats enjoyingthe peaceand quietofthe habitat.

In late March, just before reopening, a pair of killdeerdecided to nest rightin our parking lot. With somehelpfrom staffcontrollingtraffic, they successfully hatched four young in mid-April. Nowthat we are back open, we lookforward to seeingwhat the rest of spring has to offer.

Editor’s note: Nature Notes is amonthly columnproduced by the Delta Naturalists and their community partners. Forinfo onmonthly meetings, nature walk andmore, see www.deltanaturalists.org andwww. facebook.com/DeltaNats.

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EMERGENCYPREPAREDNESSWEEK

May3-9isEmergencyPreparednessWeekandthis year'sthemeinBCis"InItTogether,"highlightingthe importanceofsocialconnectioninhelpingtofostera strongerresponseandfasterrecovery.

Thisweekisaremindertomakeaplan,gathersupplies, andconnectwithyourcommunitysoyoucanrelyon eachotherwhenitcounts.

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Community

KidSportDelta’sHoedownShowdownraisesfundsforlocalkids

What funit was! Dancing, gameslike riding the mechanical bull,a beer garden,a whiskey barand more.

This past weekend, KidSport Deltahosted itsannual Hoedown Showdown fundraiser at the Heritage Hangar at Boundary Bay Airport.

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If youare alreadyretired,thenwithdrawing more than theminimum from your RIFearly anddelayingCPP andOAS until70could bea good strategy foryou.Delayingmeanslocking in theincreases fora laterdatewhenthepayments couldbeupto42%greater. Your marginal taxrate is alreadylower during retirement,which equates to paying less taxonRIF withdrawals, avoiding higher,mandatory minimums in lateryears potentiallyreducinggovernmentbenefits.Italso bodeswellfor your estate as thetaxes on your RIF will be lowerdue tothelower value. Lastly,with themarketbeing volatile,withdrawingsomeof the recent growth maybeagood idea. Anyunusedwithdrawalscould be contributed to your TFSA,aneffectiveway to shiftthe money from afully taxableaccount to anon-taxable account.

Even if youhaveapension,using ahybrid approach such as withdrawingRIF fundsup to theOAS clawback levelisanother option. (StartingJuly2026, theclawbackstartstohappen after$93,454 at 15 centsonthedollar). Lastly,itiscommonfor newretireesto underspend during their“go-go” yearsbetween 65and 75, so “go-go”enjoy your retirement! Give me acallifyou want to rethinkyourRIF strategy to seeifthismay workfor you. ContactJeffreyGreenfeld at 604.940.8617 or Jeff@greenfeldfinancial.com

Theorganizationextendsits sincerethanks to Alpha Aviationfor generously providingthe venue andfor their ongoing support.

KidSport Delta,alocalnon-profit charity dedicated to helpingfamilieswho cannotafford to registertheir childreninorganized sports,continues to make a meaningfulimpactinthecommunity. Serving childrenthroughoutthe Delta,the organization raises fundslocallyforlocal kids,ensuring that every dollar staysinthecommunity to directly supportfamiliesin need.

As part of KidSport Canada and KidSport BC,the Delta chapter reliesentirelyonlocaldonations, sponsorships,andfundraisinginitiatives. Theorganization is run by asmall, butdedicated teamof volunteers who believe every childdeservestheopportunity to play.

KidSport Delta wouldlike to thank all sponsors, supporters, and attendeeswho came out to support the event. Funds raised will go directly toward helping childrenin Delta participateinthe sportstheylove— opportunitiesthat mightotherwise be outof reach.

“Theneed continues to grow,and we are so grateful forthe supportof Delta residents,” said KidSport Delta chair Carleen Lewall. “Thank youforcoming together to ensure every child hastheopportunity to experience the joy,confidence,andlifelong benefitsof sport.”

In 2026, KidSport Deltaanticipatesproviding $125,000infunding to supportmorethan300local children.

To support KidSport Deltaor make a donation, pleasevisit: https://kidsportcanada.ca/british-columbia/delta.

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LIFESTYLES

DeltaYouthTheatreCelebrates10yearsofexcellence

Freshoff being namedthe2025 Canada Young Theatre Award winner for Best ProductionandCreative Teamforitsacclaimedproductionof The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition, Delta Youth Theatre(DYT)proudlycelebratesits10thanniversary season with twovibrantproductions at the Equinox Theatrein Tsawwassen: Intothe Woods Jr. (May 1–3)and Seussical Jr. (May 8–10).

Bothshows runforlimited weekend engagements,Friday through Sunday only.

In February 2016, DYT launched its very first production with Into the Woods Jr.

Returning to the beloved Into the Woods 10 years laterfeels bothmeaningfulandfull-circle.

With musicand lyrics by Stephen Sondheimand book by JamesLapine, thethoughtful musicalintertwines classicfairytaleswhileexploringwhathappensafter“happily everafter,” asking timelyquestions about responsibility, community,andtheconsequencesof our choices.

Bursting withcolourandimagination, Seussical bringsthewhimsical worldof Dr. Seuss to life.

With music by Stephen Flaherty and lyrics by LynnAhrens,theshowcele-

bratesfriendship,loyalty,andthe power of eventhesmallest voice to make adifference.

Overthe past decade, DYT has grown fromasmallcommunityinitiativeinto an award-winning youththeatre company recognized for itsartistic excellence,creativeleadership,andcommitment to young performers.

“We believe deeplyinthe powerof live, humanconnection,” says Tracy Neff,co-founderanddirector. “In a worldthat isincreasingly digital,there is somethingextraordinary about gatheringinatheatre to laugh, reflect, and experiencea story togetherin realtime.”

Bothanniversary productions feature multiple youth castsand reflect DYT’s continuedgrowth,artisticambition, anddedication to fostering confident, creative youngartistsinthe Deltacommunity.

Ticketsare available at www.deltayouththeatre.com or by phone at 604417-7748.

Into the Woods Jr. and Seussical Jr. are presentedthrough specialarrangement with Music Theatre International(MTI). All authorized performance materials are supplied by MTI. These productionsarelicensed by Music Theatre International.

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Guildset to openQuilts by the Bay

The Boundary Bay Quilters Guild wouldlike to issuea warm invitationforall to attendtheir eighth quiltshow, Quilts By The Bay.

Theshowison May2and3 at the South Delta Recreation Centre (1720,56th St.)in Tsawwassenfrom 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.

Ahighlightofthis year’s show will be thefirst publicviewing of A Sliverof Silver.

Thiscollaborativefibreartpiece was made by 38 Guildmembers tocelebrate the Guild’s 25thanniversaryin2025.Each participating membercreateda rectangular panel withthecommonelement

beingthe same silverfabric used by all to create a“ribbon”of silver runningthrough allthe panelswhen theyare displayed side-by-side. Inaddition to hundredsofquilts ondisplay,otherfeaturesofthe quiltshowincludedemonstrations, afeatured quilter, guild boutique, raffle baskets,quilt raffle,a merchant’s mall withadozen participatingquiltshops. Admissionis$10 and good for both days. Cash,debit orcredit cards will be accepted at thedoor.

The Guildhosts regularmonthly meetingsonthethird Tuesdayof

each month,from September to June, at the Ladner Community Centre, (473451 St.). Doorsopen at 6:30andthemeetings start at 7 p.m. The Guild hasagreatlibrary,interesting speakers, many community quilting initiativesthat supportsthelocal cancertreatmentcentre, the Irene Thomas Hospice, Deltassist and DOVE (DeltaOpposes Violence Everywhere)program.

Newmembers and guests are always welcome! Formoreinformationvisit:www.bbquiltsguild.com oremailinfo@bbquiltersguild.com. -Submitted

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Delta YouthTheatrepresents Into the Woods May 1to3atthe Equinox Theatre in Tsawwassen.

Lifestyles SidekickPlayerspresentsEvelynStrange

Sidekick Players latest production- Evelyn Strange by Stewart Lemoinehitsthe TsawwassenArts Centre stage starting May1.

In Evelyn Strange,a beautiful amnesiacinatrenchcoat finds herselfinagrandtier box at the Met c. 1955, sittingthrough a performanceof Wagner’s five-hour Siegfried. Sheneeds time to think,and The Ring Cycleisidealforthat.

“I’m happythingsaren’t going toofast,”she tellsanother occupant ofthat darkened box. “I can’t be rushed. Not tonight.”

That’s theunusualopening sceneof, Lemoine’s witty, high-style1995comedy/thriller/ romance/mystery.

Theopera-lovingplaywright hasconcocted a Hitchcockian mysteryplot with Wagnerian

reverb,inwhicha reluctant Siegfried will rescue a strangely somnambulantBrunnhilde withnoID.

True, the mysterious Miss

Strange(Erica Bearss)isn’t noddingoff, buthermind seems to be onindefinite pause.

Lemoine’s sophisticates

areideally suited to breezilyexpressing their viewson opera.

Nina Ferrer, the tigerish Westchester society matron played to a perfect cutting edge ofsharpness by Lisa Greene, isn’tshortonviewsonthe subject.

Mark Eastis riotously manic as Perry Spengler’s workmate at the publishinghouse, and a self-styled rouéand man about town.

It’s afatal curiosity. Spengler willfindhimselffascinated againsthis better judgment by the mysterious strangerwho doesn’tknow whosheisand howshe gotaticket to the Met.

Andhe’s cornered, by his owninstinctivehelpfulness and good manners, into squiringherthrough her journey of self-discovery.

Evelyn Strange,directed by Carroll Lefebvre, runsfrom May1 to 16.

Evening performancesare at 8 p.m. onFriday and Saturday Matinee performancesare at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Ticketsare$25foradults and$22for seniors/students

Seatingislimited, so reserve early.

Thisis Sidekick’sfinalproductionofthe season with onemore performance at the Oceana PARC Playhousein White Rock on May18when they performin Theatre BC’s Fraser Valley Zone Festival. Subscriptionsforthe30th season will be availablefor purchase at theArts Centre during Evelyn Strange. To reserve your seat please call604-288-2415. -Submitted

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TheSidekick Players cast for EvelynStrange picturedleftto right; LisaGreene, AdrianPryce, Mark Eastand Erica Bearss.

Preparing forSummer Camp

Howtofindtherightfitforsummercamp

The right summer camp keeps kidsengagedduring a timeof yearwhen parents may be all toofamiliar withthe phrase, “I’m bored.”

Findingthe right summer camp can be challenging.

A rangeof variables,including budget, availabilityand accessibility, must be considered before making adecisionthat’s rightfor each family.As summer camp season approaches,families canconsiderthesetips to narrowdown theiroptionsforprospective campers.

Seek recommendations: Familymembers,friends andneighbors can be great resourceswhenlookingfor a summer camp. That’s especiallytrueforfamilieswho have never sent a child to camp before. Askaround about

each camp you’reconsidering. Fellow parents mayoffer insight into the structureof the camp,its atmosphere, the attitudeof staffmembers,and additionalinformationthat might be hard to gleanfroman openhouse.

Determineyour budget: Budgetisanotable variable,

as some camps maycostthousandsofdollarsfora single session.Ifthat’s beyond your budget,then you can narrow yourfocus to lessexpensive offeringsorconsider sending childrenforfewer weeksor even half days (when camps allowit). Whileit can seemas thoughall campsare budget

busters, that’s notthe case Local churchesalso may offer camp optionsthat won’t stretch parentsthin. The earlier parents beginexploringtheir options,themorelikelythey may be to finda camp that won’tbreakthe bank. Avoid makingitall about cost: Safetyshould be parents’ foremostprioritywhen choosinga summer camp. When exploring options,ask about staffand stafftraining. Are adultson staff,oristhe camp predominantly staffed with localhigh school studentson summer vacation? Even if a camp is staffedexclusively by adults,ask aboutthe safety requirements necessary to be hired. That’s especiallyimportant at campswhere kids will be swimmingandengagingin otherphysicalactivitiesthat

canlead to accidentorinjury. Evenfree play outsidein summer can be dangerousif temperatures rise and staffmembers are nottrained to spotthe signsofdehydrationorheat exhaustion.

Involvechildren when narrowingdownyouroptions: Kids will be the ones spending time at camp, so it’s best to includetheminthe selection process. Camps cater to variousinterests, so kidswhoplay musicalinstrumentsmight getmore outofa band camp thantheymight outofa sports camp. Some kidsalsomight thriveonamore structured camp,whileothers may benefit fromonethat offersa rangeof activities each day andlets kids choose which onesthey want to participatein.

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Assummer campseasonapproaches, families can consider thesetipstonarrow downtheiroptions forprospective campers.

Preparing forSummer Camp

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Preparing for Summer Camp

Parents canbridge thegap between theendof heschool yearandthe startofsummer campin numerous ways.

Bridgingtheactivitygap untilsummer

Keeping children occupiedduringthe summerisnosmallfeat. Many families look to summer camp,which can be afunexperiencefor kidsthat they will rememberinto adulthood.

Many summer campsdonot begin right at theendof school,meaning there may be a lullwhen kids are at home uttering thedreaded words, ”I have nothing to do.”

Parents canbridge the gap between theendofhe school yearandthe startof summer camp in numerous ways.

Neighborhood fun: Rotate hosting duties withother parents, and organize scavenger hunts, bicycle rides,lemonade stands,or backyard pool gatherings. At-homeprojects: Usethis gaptime for hands-onprojectslike painting canvases, tryingnewhobbies,learninghow to play aninstrument, or catchingup on chores.

Volunteer: Kids candocommunity serviceor participate withafaith-based charity.

Short-termcamps: Recreational departmentsin many townsandcities offershort-term specialized day camps that canhelpfill some days until other camps begin. These may be specialized toward sports, arts, STEM,or dance. Some run just a weekor two.

Library events: Thelibrary can be a great sourceofinspirationandengaging activitiesfor kids. Plus,librariesoften have available free passesfor museums, parks and tours.

Online platforms: Children canbrush upon some of their schoollessons by lookinginto online classes. Outschool, forexample, is an educationalplatform that offersonline classesfor kidsand teens ages one to 18. Khan Academyis a free educational app with games, books, lessonsandmore.

Parentslooking to fillthetime betweentheendof school andthe start of summer camp have variousoptions at theirdisposal.

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Community

Thecross Hebore

Ijustmade across.I don’tmean agesture, noram Ispeakingmetaphorically. Iliterallyjust made awoodencross:9 feettall by 5feetwide.

Acouple at our church is gettingmarried this summerand wouldlikeacross to feature significantlyattheir wedding.

Admittedly, Iamonly somewhat handy(in fact,Ireallyshouldn’t be allowednearpower tools!).

Buta crossisa simple job, evenforme.

Evenifitincludesa ‘half-lap’joint, for stability(that’s as technical as Iget).

Oncecompleted,I securedthe twopieces togetherand stooditup.

Ithen carriedittoour carport, its weight being nosmall burdenas Ilaid itacrossmyshoulder.

calsufferingwas only the gatewaytothetrue reasonfor Hisincarnation: to be the “Lamb of Godwhotakes away the sinofthe world”,as declared by Johnthe Baptist.

At ourrecent Resurrection Sunday service,werememberedhow Jesusfulfilled Isaiah 53. Even though He knew no sin,“it was the will of the Lord to crush Him” for “Hebore the sinofmany.”

As aChristian,itcertainly wasn’tlost on me, asI carriedthe bulky timber, what ourLord JesusChristdidforus through Hiscrucifixion.

BearingHiscross, after beingscourged beyond recognition, Jesusboremorethan we’ll everknow.

Yousee,Hisphysi-

And if the storyended there, we would still have noeternalhope. ButpraiseGod the last portionof the Isaiah text remindsbelievers that He “makesintercession for thetransgressors”… presenttense.

ForJesusis alive,and the nailsofthecross and stoneofthe tomb couldnothold Him!

CHURCH DIRECTORY

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Mass Schedule Saturdayat5 pm Sunday at 9am 11 amand5pm

SundayWorship Service 10:30am AllAgesWelcome! “Aplacewhereloveandfriendshipmatters”

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Join usSundayService @10am WednesdayService @10am followedby BibleStudy Formoreinformation www.allsaintsladner.orgor call 604-946-8413. 4755ArthurDrive, Delta

DailyMass in theChapel at 9amMon-Sat We inviteyou to worship

Everyonewelcome to worship with us

Sundaysat10:00a.m. Rev.Jason Truell

中文主日崇拜 10:00a.m. Nancy 楊牧師 4594 –54AStreet, Ladner,B.C. 604-946-7033, office@ladnercrc.com www.ladnercrc.ca

Tsawwassen United Church 693– 53rd Street,Tsawwassen Rev. MariePaul Welcome to everyonefor Worship &Friendship Sundays @10:00am tuc@telus.net604.943.2911

“BeFaithful,be true, be ablessing”

Healthshould be apriority, but too oftenlife getsinthe wayandindividualstakea reactive, ratherthanproactive, approachto their personal well-being. Butliving healthierneed not be so difficult. In fact, research suggeststhat small, positive changesinhowa personlives eachdaycreatesahealthier person over time.

Thesehealthy habits canhelpindividuals startlivinghealthierlifestyles.

Get some exercise: Regularphysicalactivityisoneofthemostimportant thingsa person candoforhisorher health. Exercisehelps manage weight, reducesthe risk of disease, strengthens

bonesand muscles,andimprovesbrain health.Agreatplace to beginis with a daily walk,whichisa simpleandeffective habitthat doesnot requirealotof timeandno equipmentexcepta good pairof athleticshoes.

Wear sunscreen every day: After washing yourface each morning, apply afacialmoisturizer withan SPFof at least30,orblend equal partsof sunscreenand regularmoisturizer, suggests Harvard Health. Useitontheface,neck, ears, andanythinning hair spotsonthe scalp. Skin canceristhemostcommon type ofthedisease worldwide,and wearing sunscreen canhelp many people

avoidit.

Spend timeoutdoors: It takes just afewminutesinthe sun to raisevitaminDlevels. VitaminDisnecessary for boneandhearthealthandhelps to boost mood, says WebMD. Various studiesindicate spendingtimeingreen spacespromotes calmandincreases happiness.

Planyour meals: Meal planningis not just a way to manage food budgets. It salso agreatmethod to beingmore mindfuloffood choicesand avoiding impulse buys ormealsthat maynot be ashealthyasthey can be Addingmore plant-basedfoods to a dietisa good

Activitiesthatpromote cognitive health

Maintainingphysicalhealthas a body agesisanimportantconsideration,andoftenoneofthefirst things that comes to mindwhen peoplethink about beinghealthy. Yetphysicalhealth isonlyone componentofahealthylifestyle;individualsalso must pay attention to what theydo to promote cognitivehealth.

Physical activity

It isimportant to stay physically active, notonlyforthe body, butalso forthebrain. Harvard Health says research showswhenanimalsexercise regularly,the numberoftinyblood vesselsthat bring oxygen-rich blood to the brainincrease More oxygen can reach

anarea ofthebrainthat is responsible forthoughtandhelpimprovebrain function. Exercisealso lowers blood pressure, cholesterollevelsandblood sugar, allofwhich can be beneficial to thebrain.

Engagein relaxing activities

Peoplewhoaredepressed, sleepdeprived oranxious tend to score poorly oncognitivefunction tests. Whilethis maynot be anindicator ofcognitivedecline,it is important toengage in behaviors that promote happinessand restfulnesss formental health. Meditation, yoga,deepbreathingexercises,andactivitiesthat help a personsmileand laugh can begood for

thebrain.

Participateinstimulating activities

Stimulatingactivities, like word games, gardening, dancing, or playing a musicalinstrument, canhelp maintain cognitivefunctionandenhance memory, says Healthline. Doingthings that require mentaleffort can help stimulateand maintaincognitivefunctionandalso may improveemotional well-being.

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Promotehealthwiththesedailyhabits

start. Such foods can reducethe risk of chronicconditionslikehigh cholesterol and hypertension.

Stay hydrated: Hydration supports good digestion,increasesenergy and mayimprovebrain performance, states Harvard Health.Drinkaglass of water eachday upon waking up and with everymeal. Olderadults oftendonot feelthirst like theydidwhenthey were younger, so it isespeciallyimportant for seniors to stay hydrated.

Healthy habitsaremore easily adopted when people beginsmalland make a dailycommitment to their overallhealth. -Metro Creative

new scenarios to imagineandlocations to envision. Sharinga summaryofwhat was read withothersalsohelps work thebrainindifferent ways,allofwhich are goodforcognitivehealth.

Make new recipes

Browsing througha recipe, shoppingfortheingredients, puttingthe ingredients together,andproducingthe finished productall can work thebrain. A person is reading, engaging in math, predictingthe results,andutilizingthe sensesduringtheprocessofcooking.

Variousactivities canpromote strong cognitivehealth and may help to reduceordelay cognitivedecline throughthe years.

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Sevenbenefitsofsocializationforseniors

Oneoftheprimarylessonslearned duringthe COVID-19 pandemic was how challenging socialisolation can be Socialisolationoften goes overlooked, butit’s a keycontributor to poormental health.

Experts statethat itisincreasingly importantforadults to maintain an active sociallifeasthey age. Thereare many benefitsthat comefrom staying engaged and socializing withothers.

Thefollowing isalook at seven ways socialization benefits seniors.

1. Regular socialinteractions can helpolderadults avoiddepression, anxietyandfeelingsofisolation.

2. Socialengagement canhelp reducethe risk ofcognitive decline and dementia because socializing helps to keepthemindsharpthroughnew experiences.

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3. Socializationoften revolves aroundanactivity that gets seniorsup

and moving. While being sedentaryis alright on occasion,consistently sitting or layingaround can lead to high cholesterol, weightgainandhighblood pressure. A2019 study published in The Journalsof Gerontology, Series B: Psychological Sciencesand Social Sciencesdetermined that older adults whointeracted with people beyond theirusual socialcircleoffamily and closefriends were more likely to have higher levels ofphysicalactivity,greater positive moodsandfewernegative feelings.

4. Regular socialinteraction may compel seniors to embrace healthier eating habits. Social events expose seniors to different typesoffood,which canhelpthem getthe nutrientsthey need to livehealthy.

5. Regular socialization canhelp

seniorsfeeltheyareneeded and have a senseof purpose, which can boost self-esteem. Engaging withothers often meanscontributing to acommunity, andthat can be satisfying.

6. Getting outandinteracting with others can serveasaninformal wellness check, potentiallyalertingfamily andfriends to issuesthat mayneed attention.

7. Getting outsideandinteracting withothers canopen seniorsup to new hobbies. Whetherthat is participating inanew sportor joininga club,there arementalandphysicaladvantages to engaging socially.

Socializationisanimportantfactorin seniors’ overall wellness, andonethat should be discussed along withdiet, exerciseandillness management. -Metro Creative

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Southpointepowerlifterdeliversnational championshipperformance

On March10, Southpointe staffmember Theresa Kwandelivered anextraordinary performance at the Canadian Powerlifting National Championshipsin St John’s, NL.

Competinginthe Masters2 Women’s57 kg category, Kwan earneda silvermedaland set a new provincialdeadlift record withanimpressive152.5 kg (336 lbs)lift.

Her overall totalof315 kg —consistingofa100 kg squat, 62.5 kg benchpress,and152.5 kg deadlift reflects bothher strengthandconsistency at thehighest levelofcompetition.

Powerliftingin Canada follows International Powerlifting Federation standards,where athletes completethree attemptsin each lift, withtheir best successfuleffortscombinedforafinal total. Kwan’s performanceplacedheramongthe nation’selite.

Aformerinternationalcompetitorfor Team Canada, Kwan hasonce again positionedherselfonthe national stageasfirst alternate, witha strong likelihoodof representing Canada ininternationalcompetitionthis year.

Theresa’sdedication,discipline, andcontinued pursuitofexcellence—isaninspiring example ofambition and perseverancefor ourentirecommunity.

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SouthpointestaffmemberTheresa Kwandelivered an extraordinaryperformanceatthe Canadian PowerliftingNationalChampionshipsin St. John’s, Newfoundland.

Amaster class for Tsawwassenrunner Mark Pinckard

Local master runner Mark Pinckard has just finisheda remarkableindoortrack season. Competingin the 65-69 year agegroup, Pinckard hasbrokenlongstanding national recordsinthe800m,1,500mand themile.

Theprevious records,held by Canadian Masters track legendEarl Fee, have stood for31 years.

As part ofhis record-breaking series,healso won the800mand1,500m at the National Masters Indoor Championshipsin Torontoin early March. His times for each event were asfollows:800m-2:16.16;1,500m

-4:45.55andthemilein5.10.62.

“Itisan outstanding seriesof races,” saidfellow master athleteandcoach MalcolmSmillie

“Surpassing Earl Fee’stimesinallthree events is amazingconsideringhowlongthey have been in the record books.”

Pinckard is nowlookingforward to the outdoor track season withtheaimofcompeting in the World MastersTrack Championshipsin South Korea at the endof August.

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$1,749,000 4BEDS |5BATHS |2,697SQ.FT. |BUILT2020 BRANDNEWFEELWITHNOGST!

483757STREET,LADNER $1,248,000 4BEDS I3BATHS |2,153SQ.FT.IBUILT1985 DETACHEDWORKSHOPDREAM! DETACHEDWORKSHOP

5271CAMBRIDGECOURT, TSAWWASSEN

$1,749,000 4BEDS I3BATHS I3,112SQ.FT.IBUILT1986 CENTRALTSAWWASSEN

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AVENUE $1,749,000 4BEDS |5BATHS |2,697 SQ.FT.|BUILT2020 BRANDNEWFEELWITH NOGST!

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483757STREET,LADNER

$1,298,000 4BEDS I3 BATHS |2153SQ.FT.I BUILD1985 DETACHEDWORKSHOPDREAM!

WATERFRONTCONDO

5015CHEHALISDRIVE, TSAWWASSEN $1,449,000

91850BSTREET,TSAWWASSEN

$1,999,000 6BEDS I4BATHS I3,734SQ.FT.IBUILT1980 WESTCOASTCONTEMPORARY

91850BSTREET, TSAWWASSEN $1,999,000 6BEDS I4BATHS I3,734 SQ.FT.IBUILT1980 WESTCOASTCONTEMPORARY

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107 -1120TSATSUSHORESDRIVE

$849,000 2BEDS I2BATHS |1,042SQ.FT.IBUILT1996 GROUND FLOOR WATERFRONT

5186MASSEYDRIVE

3BEDS/1BATH/960SQ.FT. OFFEREDAT$1,125,000

305472853STREET

2BEDS/1BATH/933SQ.FT. NEWPRICE$519,900

1101300HUNTERROAD 2BED/2BATH/1362SQ.FT. NEWPRICE$675,000

286ROBSONPLACE

4BEDS/3BATHS/2716SQ.FT. OFFEREDAT$1,564,900

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Gorgeousupdatedhomeinfabulouslocation.Home features 5bedrooms,updatedgourmetkitchen,newer HighEndHardwoodFlooringandbeautifulformalliving anddiningrooms.Homehasexcellentﬂoorplanthat openstoanoutstandingprivate yardwithputtinggreen, chippingandpracticeareawithbeautifullandscaping. Don’t missthisgorgeoushome!!!

ROBIN604-868-2844 5268GLENABBEYPLACETSAWWASSEN

GreatWhiteRock3bedroom,2fullbathroomstarter home;closetoschools,transportation,andbeach. Goodﬂoorplanwithhardwoodﬂoorsand asouth-facingprivatebackyard.Goodlocationata GreatPrice.

ROAD,TSAWWASSEN

“TheSahalee”BeautifulGolfCourseViewsfromthis southeastcornerunit.Over1700sq.ft.with agreatfloor plan,largeformallivingroomanddiningroom. TheBuilding hasbeenrecentlyupdatedinsideandout. ThisGorgeous unithaslargerooms,loadsofnaturalsunlight, 2fireplaces, radiantin-floorheat, 2bedrooms, 2bathrooms, 2balconies, 2parkingstalls,andin-suitestorage! Walktodowntown fromthiswellmaintainedone-of-a-kindbuilding. Ararefind.

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

HugeSouthernExposedlotinCentralTsawwassen, over 13,200sqft.with72feetfrontageand183feetdepth. This isanexcellentpropertythatgivesmanyoptionstodevelop withthenewProvincialDensity Polices.Onlyminutesfrom schoolsandparks. Vaultedceilingswith 3bedrooms,living room,diningroom,twobathroomsandlaundryupstairs. Downstairshas 1bedroomselfcontained“nanny”suite withlaundry.Also abonus27’ x22’insulated workshop with220power,greatforsmallbusiness.

&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+.

by Lakewood”inMorganCrossing. Thisgorgeous1218sqftcornerunithasmanyoptionsforit’s ﬂoorplan. Youcanmakethisunit a4 bedroomor 3bedroom with aden veryeasily.Thisunithasbeennicelyupdated withnewerkitchenappliances,countertopsandbathroom. Thisgreatunithas afabulous144sqftsunnydeckwitha beautifulviewofgreenspaceandcommunitygarden.Great unitat agreatprice.Pleasecontacttogetﬂoorplanoptions.

$1,449,000

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$1,498,000

NEWLISTING

$1,685,000

NEWLISTING

$984,900

NEWLISTING

$769,000

5845CRESCENTDRIVE

Beautifullyupdated4 bedroom, 2bathroom1,733squareftrancheron an expansive 8,890 squareftlotwith breathtaking farmland &mountain views.Anentertainer’s dream offering 3patioareas,ﬁrepitlounge space, and a24´ x12´detached heatedshop.

1-5411CRESCENTDR., LADNER

WelcometoCrescent-TheResidence, abeautifullydesigned1/2duplex homeintheheartofLadneroffering 3bdrm, 3baths &fullyﬁnished loft ﬂexspace.

2- 5411CRESCENTDR., LADNER

Welcome to Crescent -The estate,arareand versatile luxury1/2duplexoffering 3bdrm, 3baths &fullyﬁnished loftﬂexspace. Elegant open-concept.655sqft gardensuite

32 -4756 62 STREET,LADNER

Updated3bed, 3bathhalf duplex in AshleyGreenwith low$65/month strata. Features renovatedbathrooms,newer windows,appliances,ﬂooring, andhot watertank.Private sunnyyard.

4975RIVERREACH, LADNER

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

496759STREET, LADNER

Well-maintained4-bed,2-bath split-levelhomeon a7,520sqft lot.Brightkitchenwithgas range opens to acozyfamilyroom;spacious living/dining leads to aprivate yard withdeckandgashookup.

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.

Fully renovated 3-bed,3-bathsplit-level withvaultedceilings, skylights,hardwoodfloors,updated kitchen, heated bathrooms, fresh paint,stoneexterior,andsunnysouth-facing yard with new deck. Move-inreadygem!

5405CHAMBERLAYNE AVE.,LADNER $1,389,000

WelcometoChamberlayneAve!Spacious 5/6bedroom,3 bathroom homein Ladner.Functional layout, modernkitchen, landscapedbackyard, twopatios. Includes RV/boatparkingand legalsuite—perfect for families or income.

Updated3-bed,3-bathhalfduplexinsought-afterAshley Green.Low$65strata.Spa-likeensuite,Eurolinewindows, newerupgrades,sunnyprivateyard,poweredshed—moveinready!

3220240SHERBROOKE ST.,NEWWESTMINSTER $449,000

Welcomehometothisupdatedone-bedroom plusdeninsought-afterCopperstone. Features stainless appliances,quartzcountertops, laminate flooring,in-suitelaundry, walk-in closet, andsouthwestbalcony. PrimeSappertonlocation nearSkyTrain,parks,restaurants,andshopping.

Meticulouslymaintained4-bed,2-bath split-levelincentral Tsawwassenwith bright living spaces, updated kitchen, quartz counters, stainlesssteel appliances, private sunny backyard, andmanyupgrades. Prime location, must see!

5845 Whitcomb Place

5845 Whitcomb Place, BeachGrove MLS# R3065443

MLS# R3065443

$2,390,000 This custom-built 2024 BeachGrove home,designedbya contractor for hisown family,sparesnoexpense.It features aluxurykitchen with highendappliancesandquartzcountertops, ensuitebathroomsinevery bedroom with 11-foot ceilings,and spacious mediaandgreatroomsforentertaining. With radiantheating,air conditioning, andaprivateyardsteps from thebeach andgolfcourse,thisdreamhomeoffers comfortandeleganceinaprimelocation.

This custom-built 2024 home, designed by acontractorfor his ownfamily,sparesnoexpense. It features aluxurykitchen with high-end appliances 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 dreamhomeofferscomfort andelegance in aprime location.

1479 GrovePlace,Beach Grove

MLS# R3100552

Stunning Pinnacle Homesbuilt Rancher, thequalityisobvious from exterior tointerior.Highend appliances,granite counters,hardwood flooring, high endfinishing in everyaspect, twobysix construction, down totheclear cedarsoffits on theexterior. Thedetailshows in everyroomof this magnificenthome.

405 5599 14BAve,Tsawwassen

MLS# R3086838

410-5011 SpringsBoulevard Delta, B.C. V4M0B6 MLS# R3045901 Breathtakingviewsofgolfcourseandmountains from this fourth floor unitinconcretebuilding at much desiredTsawwassenSprings.Many upgrades,hardwood floors, high ceilings, upgradedkitchen with quartzcounters,stainless steel appliances andbuiltin Boschcappuccino machine.Openconceptliving/diningarea.A12by 12footbalconywithnaturalgasheatingandBBQ hookup.Geothermalheatingandairconditioning. Twobedroomsand twobathrooms with heated floorinprimarysuite,Insuitestorageandstepsto finedining, coffeeshopand golf course.

This bright top-floor condofeatures9’ceilings,a privatebalcony overlookingthe quietbackofthe building, twobedrooms, twofullbathrooms, awell-maintained kitchen, andin-suitelaundry. It offers access to greatamenities—including afitness room,storage locker,and gatedunderground parking—while beingjuststeps from shops, restaurants,schools, parks, andtransit.

410-5011 SpringsBoulevard,Delta MLS# R3045901

Fourth-floor concrete unit at Tsawwassen Springswithgolfcourse andmountainviews.Upgradeddisplay unit featuringhardwood floors, high ceilings,quartzkitchen,Boschcappuccino machine, geothermal HVAC,12x 12 balconywithBBQ,and 2bedrooms/2baths.

311136356St.

$525,000 2bdrm/2bathoverlookingthe waterfeature, brightandopenspace.

#2-5900FerryRoad,Ladner, Chesapeake

$1,325,000

Spaciouslivingwithprimaryonthe main,largegarageandgreatlocation,the originalshowhomeandoneowner.

109N110056Street

$639,000

Quietlocationwithpatioentrytoa beautifullivingspaceinprestigiousroyal oaks-wellrunstrataandpetsallowed.

111-475853rdSt.Sunningdale

$535,000

740sqftprivatepatioexclusive tothismoveinreadyfreshly paintedcondo.

210-5099SpringsBlvd

$1,175,000

Cornerunit2bedroomplusden, fabulousviewwith 2decks.

401S110056Street,Delta

$1,095,000

RancherintheSkydesignedforeffortless downsizingandvibrantcommunityliving. This1,678sq.ft.penthousefeatures 2generousbedroomsplusaden.

543ConnaughtDrive

$1,699,000

Stunningupdatefamilyhomein prestigiouslocationonlargelotentertainersdream.

188TsawwassenBeachRoad

$2,298,000

BeautifulwaterfrontRetreatwith panoramicviewsofferingamazing lifestyleyearround.

108-115354ASt.

$674,000

Large3bedroomanddenwith entertainmentsizepatioonquiet sideofbuilding.

1685FarrellCr.

$2,650,000

Newbuilddreamhomealmostready Stunninginteriorspaceswithseparate finishedgardenhomeonwestlotin theheartofthegrove.

2478AWrenDrive,Tsawwassen

$950,000

Halfduplexwith3bedroom/3bathvault ceilingsdoublegarageintheheartofthe boardwalkfamilycommunity.

768Tsawwassen,BeachRoad

$3,988,000

LuxuryHomeonaprime lotofTsawwassenBeach OceanFront.

6-4726OrcaWay

$999,000

4parking,4bedroom, 4bathprimecorner unitfacingthepark.

5158WestminsterLane

$1,399,000

AcrossfromLionsPark,and5minwalkto historicladnervillage.4bdrmsplusdenand doublecargarage,fullyrenovatedkitchen.

21965BSt.

$2,198,000

BoundaryBayCustombuilt executivehome.

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1020PacificPlace

$1,850,000

Prime16,523sq.ft.loton prestigiouspacificinthevillage roomfor2familiesorbuildnew.

Penthouse5555513AAve.

$625,000

P5PenthouseatWindsorWoodsnear theparkandthetowncentermovein readywithsunnybalconypetsallowed.

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CentralLadner 3Bedroom,1232sqftEndUnitwithGarage Stepintothisbrightandimpeccablycaredfor 3bedroomend unitwith garage.Locatedjustminutesfromshopping, transit,parks,andschools.You’ll appreciatetheunbeatableprimecentralLadnerlocationthatkeepseverything withineasy reach.

Spacious5-Bedroom Homeon aLargeDuplex-ZonedLot inPebble Hill

Welcometothis generously sized5-bedroom,2,852 sq.ft. familyhomeseton an impressive 9,192 sq.ft.duplex-zonedlot intheheart ofPebble Hill.Withits expansive layout,multiple livingareas,androomfor everyone tospread out, this propertyoffers exceptionalflexibility for growingormulti-generationalhouseholds.Thelarge lotprovides abundantoutdoor spacealongwithexciting long-term potentialunder currentzoning. Ideallylocated closetotop-ratedschools,beautifulbeaches,transit,golf,andshopping.

PebbleHillGem on an Exceptional10,829 sq ft Lot

Beautifully updated 4-bed, 3-bath home inoneof Tsawwassen’smostdesirable neighbourhoods.Set on anexpansive 10,829 sq.ft. lot,this property offers rare space, privacy,and long-term value. Outside,theoversizedlot offers endless possibilities—gardens,playspace, outdoor entertaining,orfutureexpansion. Properties of this size inPebbleHill areincreasingly rare,makingthisanexceptional long-terminvestment. Withparks,top schools,beaches,shopping,andtransitall closeby, thisis aprimePebbleHill locationthat deliverslifestyleandconvenience.

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Beautifullymaintained4-bedroom +den, 3-bathroomfamilyhomesitsonanimpressive 24,393sq.ft.lotwithunobstructedviews. 13128 Coulthard Road

$1,889,000

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 2bedroom,2 bathroomCORNERsuitehasplentytooffer 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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WindsorWoodsPenthouse -Enjoylagoon viewsfromthisrenovated 2-bed, 2-bathtop-floor gem. Flooded with naturallight,the interior boasts12-foot vaultedceilings,south-facingwindows,and an open livingareawitha gas fireplace. Fully updatedwithgranite counters, laminate flooring, anddesignerlighting. Includes in-suite laundry, secure parking, andstorage.

AMAZING1/4 ACREPROPERTYINPEBBLEHILL

53791STAVENUE$1,295,000

AMAZINGsunny level77X 1401/4 acre propertyonelot fromthebiggest parkinuppertownoffersa solid 2level that alittleTLC willgo alongway orthefuturelooksbrightbeing aspectacular building lotfor anew hugehomeofapproximately4,200 sq.ft. plus garagespace.Fourunitscan alsobe builtonthisproperty. Homeoffers 3bedroomsupand onebedroom downandroomfor theinlaws ifdesired. Theroofand somewindowsweredonein2023along withhardwood ﬂoorsupand some appliance upgrades.The propertyalsooffersone ofthehighest locations in Tsawwassen,close tothe USborder,schooland transportation...agreat opportunity!Calltoday!

•Prime 9,545sq. ft.(.22acre)lotwithcityhallsupportfor RM-1or RM-2zoning(4-storeybuildingpotential).

•Opportunitytodevelop alongsideadjacentlotsat11659,11663,and 11671229th Street.

•Nearbyﬁve lotsalreadyunder redevelopment, withongoinggrowthin thearea.

•Existinghomeiscomfortable andideal forrentaluse.

•Selleropentolong-term rent-back; contactlisting agentfor details.

20ACRES, 2HOMES &AMAZINGBARN

4774104THSTREET$5,990,000

•Prime Parcel:20.25-acrepropertywithtwo homesand an8,400sq. ft.barn, located on aquiet sectionof104th nearBoundaryBayand aprivate airstrip

•DrivewayAccess: Future drivewayaccessoff Hornby Drive, suitablefor largetrucks.

•MainHome: A3,162 sq.ft. 4-bedroomrancher,built

•SecondHome:

•Barn:

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•LargeParcel: 17.34-acre square propertywithsubstantial road frontageanda roughed-in seconddrivewayentrance.

•CharmingHome: Cozy4-bedroomEnglish stylehomewitha 4-year-oldroof,fresh exteriorpaint,and newcarpets.

•EquestrianFacilities: Includes a5-stall barn,hay ﬁeld,and spaciouspasturearea previouslyusedasanequestrianfacility.

•ConvenientLocation: Situated betweenLadnerand Tsawwassen,close to Tsawwassen MillsMall, BCFerries,TFN Industrial Park,and 30 minutesfromVancouver.

•InvestmentPotential:Property hassigniﬁcantinvestmentpotential withfuture port expansionplans andadjacency to 2BCRailpropertiesnearthe railway.

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8578RUMMINGROAD$2,069,000

•WestCoastcontemporaryhomeon0.5-acre blufflot with180°Nanoose Bayocean views.

•Open-conceptrancher withhigh-endﬁnishesand uniquewave-inspired ceiling.

•Lower-levelsuiteplusa 1,300+sq.ft. garage/shopideal forcar enthusiasts.

•2,500+sq. ft.rooftopdeck,landscapedyard,outdoorbar,ﬁre pit,andlit concrete driveway.

•City-approvedplansfor a36x36 shopwithRV-friendlyaccess.

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1010 Eden Crescent

5,640sq.ft. ReadytoBuildup to 3000 sq ft +! Bringyour custom plans andbuild your dream home. New servicesat lotline, just bringyourplans andstart yourbuild.

4025500 13A Ave.

1,948sq.ft. 2Bed |2 Bath 1994 Build

Penthouseinthe ShaughnessyCarl Jensen built.

1086 Pacific Crt.

3,070sq.ft. 4Bed |4 Bath 15,479sq.ft. lot MillionDollarReno in theVillage! Park likesettingon largeprivatelot.

#3031280 55 St.

Penthouseperfect fordownsizersCarlJensenBuilt. OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 $999,000

1,985sq.ft. 2Bed+Den|2Bath 1998Build

1254 Pacific Dr.

2,857sq.ft. 5Bed |4 Bath 6,135sq.ft. lot

Prepaid99year Lease. $1,449,000

A204 –1258 Hunter Rd.

1,248sq.ft. 2Bed |2 Bath 1996 Build Corner unit juststepsfrom Town Center.

6571LambertCr, NorthDelta

$1,499,900 11826AlderwoodCr, NorthDelta

$1,249,900

#4084977SpringsBlvd, Tsawwassen

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LongTermstabilized investmenton Richmond’sGoldenCorridor

PenthousewithStunningViews, 2bed+den, encloseddoublegarage,1,365sqft

4828FraserSt, Vancouver

1,338sqftretailspace, finishedasChiropracticoffice with7treatmentrooms, 5parkingspaces

#11512500HorseshoeWay, Richmond

Industrialwarehouse space,22.5”ceilings, 1,657sqft

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HerAngelscameforheron Sunday, March8,2026, athomeinHaven House, Ladner,BC, surrounded byphotosof family andher collectionofbooksand artwork. Herfamilyisthankfulfor themeaningful visitsthey hadwithher in thedaysbeforeher suddenpassing.

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Yourgenerosityhelps supportthe DeltaHos‐pitalCampusof Care, including Irene Thomas Hospiceand Mountain View Manor.

Christinewas theoldestsibling, predeceased by sisterIrene Zurawsky (Winnipeg)and ex-husband JamesG Graham (Calgary). Survivedherdaughter Laryssa and son-in-law BrianRainboth(Vancouver) and theirthree children Ben, Nick,and Graham.Her brothersand sisters-in-law from Calgary, Steve& Donna, Andy &Julie,Terry &Brenda-Jean,brotherin-law Andrew Sr., and many nieces,nephews and theirchildren. CousinsGeorge (Natalka)and Monica (Dan).Shealso has family memberslivingin Ukraineand NewYorkState.

Johanna PaulineKarse,bornFebruary1,1934, in Morden, Manitoba,passedawaypeacefully on January8,2026, in Tsawwassen, BritishColumbia.

Johanna islovinglyremembered by herdevoted spouseof60years, Sandy Karse, andherdaughter, SandraKarse.Her lifewas abeautiful reflection of dedication to family,meaningful work,and thesimple joys thatbringpeopletogether.

Johannahad adeep love fortraveland was especiallydrawn to warm climates.Her career in the airlineindustrywithTrans-Canada Airlinesand later AirCanadaallowedher to explorethe worldwhile connecting with peoplefromall walksoflife. She carriedthat same warmth andattentiontodetailinto her work as a professional seamstress,whereshe built asuccessful localbusinessandbecamea trustedand talentedpresenceinher community.

Shehad agiftfor creatingwelcoming spaces and cherished time spent with family and friends. Johanna wasknown forhosting memorable dinner parties,especiallyduringtheholidays, where laughter,good food,and togethernesswerealways inabundance.

In her lateryears, shefound joyinlife’squieter moments, spending time on challengingpuzzles,her computer,and listening to music.

Johanna will be remembered forher warmth,her creativity, andherunwavering love forthoseclosest to her.She leavesbehind alegacyofkindness, resilience, and connection that will continue to live on in the hearts ofallwho knew her.

With great sadness, we announcethepassingof WilliamBramwellonJanuary28,2026, in Abbotsford, BC,withfamilyathis side.

Williamislovinglyremembered by hisdaughter, Charlene (James)Martyn;hisson, Michael;his grandsons,Gabriel, Caleb, Luke, Jacob, and Ronan; hissister, Dawn (Richard) Campbell; hissister-in-law, Audrey Halbe;as well asnieces,cousins, extended family,and many friends.Hewaspredeceased by hisbeloved wife,Marilyn,and, morerecently,byhis cousin,ArtyLange.

Williamwasbornand raised in Vancouver,BC, and spent most ofhislifeintheLowerMainland. Over theyears, healso lived in Regina, Calgary, Burns Lake, Bella Coola, Victoria,and Kamloops. He marriedMarilyn in 1971,and together they settledin Tsawwassen, wheretheyraisedtheirtwo children. Following along careerasanaccountant,William retiredand in 2007, heand Marilynmade theirhome in Abbotsford. He enjoyed cooking, woodworking, church involvement,community service, family gatherings,and time spent withfriends.

Gordon RobertLaughlandpassedawayonApril 16 at theageof94 years. Gordon is predeceased by hisbeloved wife,Roberta (married67 years),and is survived by daughters, Karen(Karl), Sandy (Bill),and Dianne (daughtersKayley, Madison, and Julianne).

Gordon wasbornonadairy farm in centralSaskatchewan, theeldestsonof three siblings (Margaretand Allan).Times were tough growingupoutside Qu’Appelle, butGordon’s parents(Robertand Dorothy) wereresourceful, instillingintheir childrenakeen work ethicanddrivethat served them welllaterinlife. Spending timeoutdoorsworkingon thefarmasa boycultivatedaloveofnatureinGordon, particularlywithrespecttobirdwatching.

Without aformaleducation, Gordonadvanced throughouthiscareer with hard work,a natural businesssense, andan exceptionalabilitytoconnectwithpeople. He startedouton asurveying road crew in Prince Albert, laterworking in the warehouseatWestern Plywood (which becameWeldwoodof Canada) in Regina. Atthistime, he metthebeautiful Roberta,alsofromQu’Appelle.Theywerea glamorous couple,and theirdaughtersand granddaughtersstill marvelat the photos from theircourtshipandearly days together.

Gordonand Roberta marriedinthehistoric St.Peter's Anglican Church in Qu'Appellein 1957.Theylived in Regina fora fewyearsbeforemovingto Saskatoon, wheretheystarted afamily. During this time,Gordonmovedup the ranksatWeldwoodbecomingbranchmanagerand wasrecognizedasa rising starat thecompany. Thefamilymoved to Vancouver in 1970, residing in Tsawwassenwhenhe waspromotedtoVancouverbranchmanager.Livingonthe West Coastwas arevelationfor thefamily, wholoved visiting the beachesof BoundaryBay or PointRoberts as well as takingup skiing. Gordon introduced the girlstoskiingafterhe fellinlove withthesport, taking theheadway methodat GrouseMountain afterwork.

Gordon built aWhistlerskicabinwhen thegirls were teenagers, and thefamily spentalltheirweekendsandholidaystheretogether.Whistlerwas aspecialplace for Gordon, whowasanaccomplished skier,enjoyingthe slopesuntil he was79. He skied more days thanhisyearsmostseasonsafterretirement as National SalesManageratWeldwood.

Gordon lovedtotravelwithRoberta orhisdaughtersand family,particularlyto Maui,wheretheymadeanannualpilgrimage in November.Keawakapu Beach wasa favourite, wheretheywouldmeetup withtheirMauifriends,walkthe beaches, golf, andhostsunset cocktail hours. Gordonalso wenton severalgolf tripswithhis golfing buddies,including tripstoScotlandand Ireland. Gordon servedontheboardofdirectors at theBeachGrove Golf Club from 1992-1998, including 4yearsasPresident while thenew clubhousewasbeing constructed. Hegolfedseveral timesa weekuntil hisearly nineties,often with Fred Floyd,a close friendandgolfingpartner.

Gordon thrivedinafemale-dominatedenvironment (eventhedog wasfemale). His daughters adoredhim, andhe seta highbar fortheirfuturepartners. Gordon taughthisdaughtershow to be kind,hardworking,and lovers of theoutdoors. He wasveryproudofhisfamily, andallgathered togetheras frequently as possible, ofteninthebackyardforbarbecues with an IPAinhand.

Hewill be greatlymissed, butour memoriesofhim as abeloved husband, father, grandfather,brother,and friend willliveon.

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It is withthedeepest sadnessthat we announcethe suddenpassingof Scotty.Scott waspredeceased by hismother Penny, sister Susan,and father Rod. His closestfriendsand coworkers, whoknewand loved himwell, becamehis family.

"Don'tbedismayedatgood-byes.A farewellis necessary beforeyou canmeetagain. Andmeeting again,aftermomentsorlifetimes,iscertain forthose whoare friends."

Untilwemeetagain,dear friend.

CelebrationofScott's lifewill beheld at TheRose and CrownPub in TsawwassenonSaturday, May 9th,1-5pm.

T MPUS!~Zeke~

With great sadness, we announcethepassing ofa Husband, Father,and Grandfather.

JameswasborninVictoria, B.C. As ayoung manhe joined theNavy. Once hisNavycareer was complete, heused theNavyeducationheearned andbeganhiscareer in Telecommunications in Toronto. Oneday,hemet Cheryl on atrain in Montreal,and they then marriedinMay 1969. After some time,theydecided to move to Ladnerand start afamily. Jamesbegan workingfor BC Tel/Telusand stayed withthem formanyyearsuntil he retired.

During thesummers andespeciallyonceheretired, Jimand Cherylcouldbefoundenjoyingtheirtimeat theircabinonMacheteLake, with afishing rodin hand. Besides fishing, hisother favouritepastime washunting, andhehad agreat love fordogs who enjoyed taggingalongonhismanyadventures: Brandy,Char,and lastly,Brooke. Askanyone,and they wouldconfirmthat Jameswas knownasa storytellerand Mr.Fix-It. He wasgreatat comingup withinventivewaystorepairthingsor findnewuses forsomething.

Jamesissurvivedbyhis wife of56 years, Cheryl; sonIan (Jasmine);daughter Kim; granddaughters Abigailand Sophia;and sister Joan Specialthanks to theStern Family,friends,and DeltaHospice.A celebrationoflifewill beat alaterdate.

With love and gratitude,weannouncethepassingof Olga Louise (Hlady)Lynesat theageof91.She passedawaypeacefully on Tuesday, April21, surrounded by her family.

Born on March31, 1935, in Grand Forks, British Columbia,Olgawaspredeceased by herparents, Harryand JessieHlady;her sixsiblings;andher belovedhusband, William“Bill” Lynes.

Olga and Bill were marriedonSeptember22, 1956, andbegan theirlifetogether in Vancouverbefore settling in Richmond, where theybuilt a home filled with love and raised theirfamily. Sheislovingly remembered by her threesons:Shawn (Kate),Doug (Laurie), and David(Elan),aswellashernine grandchildrenand twelve great-grandchildren.

Olga most recently residedat Augustine House, wheresheenjoyedplayingbridge,participatingin daytrips,and spending time with her many friends. Shewill be rememberedas akindand selfless womanwhoalways put thehappinessofothers beforeher own.

Hergreatestjoy wasraisingher threeboys, who were actively involved in sports,especiallyhockey andbaseball. Olga wasa dedicatedmemberof the Richmond SockeyesBoosterClub, whereshe formed many lastingfriendships.Later,sheand Bill movedfull-time to ChristinaLake, whereshe becameanactivememberof theGrand Forks Hospital Auxiliary.

In her lateryearsatAugustine House, Olga continuedher spirit of serviceasSecretary of the Resident Council. Herhomewasalwaysa welcomingplace,and shehad aspecialgiftfor makingothersfeel caredforand loved. An excellent cook,she tookprideinpreparingmealsthat reflectedher Ukrainianheritageand traditions.

Olga wasdeeplydevoted to her family and took great joyinwatchingitgrow, especiallyduring cherished summerreunionsat thelake.

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ARIES March21-April19

Anunexpectedopportunity tiedto aspiritualjourney orphysicalactivitywill transformyourworldview. Thismomentwillmarkan importantturningpointwhere yourpersonalgrowthand professionalpotentialwillalign, strengtheningyourconﬁdence.

TAURUS April20-May20

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GEMINI May21-June20

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CANCER June21-July22

Youmaybetaskedwithnew responsibilitiesthisweek, including aprojectthatcould generatesignificantfinancial benefits. Youmayalsostart yourownbusiness,leadingto independence, recognitionand unexpectedpersonalgrowth.

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LEO July23-Aug. 22

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LIBRA Sept.23-Oct. 22

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SCORPIO Oct. 23-Nov.21

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Youneed restto regainyour energy.You’llhave apowerful spiritualawakeningthatwill guideyoutowardamore meaningful,fulﬁllingand sustainablewayoflife.

CAPRICORN Dec. 22-Jan. 19

Yourboundlesscreativitywill beyourdrivingforcethisweek. Launching apromisingartistic projectcouldleadto real success. To avoidspreading yourselftoothin,seektheright balancebetweenspendingtime strengtheningyourfriendships andfocusingonwork.

AQUARIUS Jan.20-Feb.18

You’llbegiventhetaskof organizinganimportantevent ormeeting.Althoughit’s stressful,this responsibilitywill highlightyourinterpersonal skills.Assoonasyoudare tostepoutsideyourcomfort zone,you’lltrulyshine.

PISCES Feb. 19-March20

Newprofessional responsibilitiesandenriching challengesareonthehorizon, offeringyouthechanceto revealhiddentalents.Financial recognitioniscomingsoon, alongwith renewedconﬁdence inyourabilities.

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