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IAN JACQUES ijacques@delta-optimist.com

Donny van Dykisonthe move.

Thecity managerforthe Cityof Delta has been named thenewcity managerfor Vancouver,a rolehe will assumeon Sept.8.

“On behalfof Vancouvercity council, I’mthrilled to welcome Donny van Dykas ournewcity manager,” said Mayor Ken Sim inanews release.

“Donnybringsa resultsdrivenmindsetanda strong mixof publicandprivate sectorexperiencethat willhelpus deliver real,tangible outcomes for Vancouverites.As we take on keyprioritieslikemeeting our budgettargets,delivering thenextfour-year capitalplan, andadvancingimportant work to support residentsand businesses, Donny’sproven ability to deliverpractical results makeshimthe right person to leadtheimplementationof council’s ambitiou

Van Dyk joined Deltaascity managerin September2023.

Prior to that, van Dyk wascity managerfor Penticton, overseeinga period of significant transition,growthandmodernization.

He also served as chief administrativeofficerforthe Districtof New Hazelton.

In addition to morethan a decadein municipalleadership roles, van Dyk hasheld senior roles at Enbridge,wherehis work spanned Indigenous relations, governmentaffairsandfinance.

“I’mhonoured to have council’s trustasI stepinto this role andamexcited to servetheCity of Vancouver,” said van Dyk.

“I lookforward to working with Mayor Sim, council,city leadershipandthetalentedCity of Vancouver staff teamas we deliveroncouncil’s agendafor avibrantandinclusivefuture for everyonewholives and worksinthis world-class city.”

Van Dyk’s last day at theCity

Sangret willactascity manager while Deltacouncilestablishes aprocess to appointa permanent replacement.

“Donny hasbrought strong leadershipandthoughtful direction to Delta overthe past two years,” said Mayor George Harvieinanews release.

“Councilisgratefulforhis many contributions,from advancing keypriorities to fostering a cultureofexcellence withintheorganization. He leaves Delta well-positioned forcontinued success, and we wishhimallthe best inhisnext chapter.”

Van Dyk saidit has been a privilege to serve Deltacouncil and work alongsideatalented teamin Delta.

“I’mincredibly appreciative ofthisopportunityandwhat we’veaccomplished together,” he said. “Deltaisa remarkable community andwhilemoving onisnever easy, I’mconfidentinthedirectionthecityis

accountant, van Dyk, who was bornand raised in Terrace, holdsa masterof public adminionfromthe University bachelor of com-

mercefromthe University of NorthernBritish Columbia anda businessadministration diploma from Coast Mountain College.

“Donny has beenatransformationalleaderfor ourcommunity,”added Delta Coun. DylanKruger. “His get-it-done attitudehelped cutthrough redtape and deliver results for Delta residents.

“Inashorttime,hehelped produce Delta’s first new Official Community Planin nearly 40 years, plan and break ground on the Winskill pool, the largest capitalprojectin Deltahistory,and make criticaladvancementsonLadner Village revitalizationefforts. Donnyisa generationaltalent. Thereisnoonemorequalified to takethe reins of Western Canada’s largestcitythanhim.”

As Vancouvercity manager, van Dyk will overseea$2.3-billionannual operating budget, deliveryofthe$880-billion capital budget,andleadacity-wide teamof9,600employees.

PHOTO COURTESY CITY OF VANCOUVER Deltacitymanager Donny vanDyk has beennamed thenewcitymanager for Vancouver.

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Citydemandsbetterambulance-responsetimes

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

BC Emergency Health Services(BCEHS)is working to improve ambulance-response timesin Delta, but getting thefundingneeded for the resources required will be key.

That wasthemessage fromadelegation to city councilthis week,where Jennie Helmer, chief operationsofficer with BCEHS,and seniorprovincialexecutive-director James Towle, outlined thetriage system,the increase indemand includingforadvancedlife support, as well efforts to boost response timesintheprovince, includingtheadditionof more paramedics.

Noting Deltaisafastgrowingcommunity with a call volumeofaround 9,000in2024,and increasing, Towlenoted the callsin Delta have beenamixofhigh-acuity medical calls, patient transfers, traumasand

community-based needs.

The numberof callsfor themostcritical,timesensitive cases, such as cardiacarrest and respiratory issues, has goneup in Delta,creatingahighdemandforadvancedcare paramedicsandthe proper resources.

Thathas resulted in more timeneeded to deal withthose callsand transfers to primary care facilities,as wellasinteragencycoordination with first responder partners.

“So, withthese responsesofhighacuity, itdoesincrease ourtime withthese calls because we do have to go outof thecommunity at times, and we do augmentthat with surroundingcommunities,” said Towle.

“We’re constantly increasingour paramedic services withmorehiringof paramedics. We’re addingmoreunits to surroundingcommunities so that we can keepthe ambulancesfor Delta,in Delta,as much as possible.

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AccordingtoBCEHS, call volumesintheprovince wentfrom 524,870 callsin2020to 607,716in2024.

“Our staffinglevels have never beenhigher They’re at 93 percent averages on a daily basis, and we’redeploying the proper resources to the proper calls.”

Pointing outtheCity of Delta reportedly hasthe

worst responsetimesin Metro Vancouver,members of councilgrilled thedelegation on several points,includingthecity still havingnourgent or primary care centres.

Mayor George Harvie askedwhether waittimes

will be reduced,adding, “how can youconvince usascouncil, so we can convince ourcommunity, that you are acting to reducethat back to more ofthe average?”

Towleadmittedthat whenthereisahigh demandinneighbouring communities, “ambulances tend to go where thedemandis required, however, theyareconstantlymonitoringwhere those callsarecoming inandiftheyaretaking resourcesfrom Delta, they willtry to shoreup the ambulance servicein those surroundingcommunities,” he said.

Harviecounteredthat urgent callsusuallymean patients must be taken outside Delta to regional hospitals,takingthose ambulancesoffthegrid asthey wait at thosehospitalfordischarge,while urgent calls have goneup 67 percent.

“What are you going to do to ensurethat we have the sametreatment andthe same response

timesasothercitiesin Metro Vancouver?”asked Harvie.

During thediscussion, Helmeradmitted responsetimetargetsin Deltaarenot beingmet butthecommitmentis to meetthetargets.

Shenoted resources and locationsareimportant, but BCEHS was createdin1974,and resourceplanningneeds tochange to reflect howcommunities have evolved. She saiditis significantissuenotonly for Delta butacrossthe province.

Helmer saidtheyare alsoadvocatingforfundingallthetime, “andthat isthe way we will reduce our responsetimesin yourcommunity.And I do apologizethat you’re onthefrontofthenews withthe poorest response times. That not what we strive for andthat’s not what yourcommunity wants.”

Counciloffered BCEHS assistanceinanyadvocacy efforts.

Unexpectedphysicianillnesspromptstemporary closureofDeltaHospitalERonMondaynight

IAN JACQUES ijacques@delta-optimist.com

Anunexpectedphysician illness prompted the temporary closureof theemergencydepartment at Delta HospitalinLadner, Monday night.

In anews release, issued by the Fraser Health Authority just before 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 4,Fraser Health implementeda temporary service interruptionfrom7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 4 to Tuesday, Aug. 5 at 6:30 a.m.

The serviceinterruption began at 7 p.m. to ensureall patients alreadyin theemergencydepartment could be seen by aphysician beforethey ended theirshift at 1:30 a.m., saidFraser Health.

Fraser Health saidthe serviceinterruptionimpacted the Emergency Departmentonly.

Allother services at Delta Hospital

were available.

Thisisnowthethird timein recent monthsthat Fraser Health has had totemporarily close theER at Delta Hospital.

In February,theER was closed twice overa weekendwhen there was aphysicianshortage,which resulted ina staffingissue.

Those closuresprompted outrage fromthecommunity, and angerfrom Deltacitycouncil, as wellas Delta South ConservativeMLA Ian Paton.

“Thisisan absolutefailureofthis BCNDP government and the Minister of Health JosieOsborne,” said Patonin a post onhis Facebook page Monday night.

“Whereareallthehealth care workersthey havesupposedly hired? Reality of what’s happening underthis governmentiscompletelyunacceptable.

“Eight years ofalltalk andno action.”

Deltacouncil sentletters to theprovincial governmentandFraser Health demanding answers,while Paton hasbroughtthisissue up multiple timesduringquestion period in the Legislature.

RepresentativesfromtheFraser Health Authoritydid appear at acouncil meetingin March to tryandaddress concernsofcouncilandthoseexpressed to council by thecommunity.

Talkofanurgent care centre for South Delta hasalsoheated up in recentmonths, buttheprovincial government has stillnotcommitted to anyfundingforany urgent care centre eitherin Northor South Delta,despite openingurgent care centresinother partsoftheprovince.

The Optimist reached out to Mayor George Harvieforcomment, but hedidnotprovide anything to the

Optimist beforeprintdeadline. Coun. DylanKruger,however, did provideacomment.

“Leadership changes at Fraser Health—includingtheCEO’s resignationand board chair’s dismissal were supposed to bringaccountabilityand reform. Instead,the public continues to bear theconsequences of abroken system,” saidKruger. “This isunacceptable. Deltadeservesconsistent, accessiblehealth care —not last-minuteshutdownsandempty promises.

“The Ministryof Health muststop treatingthislikea schedulinginconvenienceand starttreatingitlikethe crisisitis.

“Asacity, we cannot stand by.I will be pursuing every available avenue to ensure Delta residents receivethe reliable,emergency care theyareentitled to —nothingless.”

Councilapprovesmore residentialsubdivisions

SANDOR GYARMATI

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Deltacouncilgranted preliminary approval foraproposed zoning amendment to allowfor anew,five-unit townhousedevelopment at 551718th Ave.

The Tsawwassen property, surrounded by single-family residentialdevelopment to the south, east and west and Delta-owned agricultural land to thenorth, currently hasanolder single-familyhousewhich would be demolished.

The current zoningofthe site is Single Detached Residential 1 (RS1),intendedfor single-detachedhousingin lowerdensity residential areas.

The applicationisconsistent withtheOfficial Community Plandesig-

nationforthe site,which is Mixed Residential (MR).

That designationis intendedforlow-density, ground-orientedand “missing middle”forms ofhousingfocusedon areas close to services andtransit,a staff report notes.

Main building types envisionedinthat designationincludehouseplexes, townhouses, rowhousesaccessory dwellingunitsandlocal neighborhood stores, cafesand childcare with aheightofup to three storeys.

The report alsonotes that theproposed reduced setbacks and distance between buildings wouldaccommodate slightly larger buildingfootprintsand enhancelivabilityofthe townhouseunits,given

thesmall-scale nature of theinfillproject.

Councilalsogranted preliminary approvalfor a zoningamendment that would pave the wayfor the subdivision ofaproperty at 5125 WhitworthCrescent South,inLadner, into two, single-detached lots.

Each would have a new single-detached dwelling witha secondary suiteanda garden suiteon each lot.

Due to the smallscale multi-unithousing (SSMUH) regulations, the owner, shouldthe current application be approved,could build additionalunits, to have acombined totalofeight withoutfurther consideration by council.

A report also notes a lotdrainageplan would be required for each lot demonstrating that all

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Councilalsogranted preliminary approvalfor a two-lot splitforaproperty at 1112980th Ave. in North Delta,whichcontainsanexisting singledetachedhousewhich would be retainedonone ofthelots.

A single-detached dwellingand secondary suiteareproposed for the other lot, butthe owners could buildadditional unitsfor each lot, to have acombined totalofeight, withoutfurther consideration by council.

An applicationfor a two-lot spilt at 11990 ClarkDr.in North Delta wasalso givenpreliminary approval.

The ownersareproposing to constructanew single-detacheddwelling

The18th Avenuedevelopment would feature two buildings:oneatthefrontwith two townhouse unitsandoneatthe rearwiththreetownhouse units.

witha secondary suite on each lot, withanadditionalcoachhouseon oneofthelots.

Councilalso gave final rezoning approvaland issuanceofadevelopment variance permitfor aproperty at 63554th St., in Tsawwassen,a two-lot splitthat would seean existing single-detached

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Once again,the ownerscould buildadditional units, to have a totalof fouron each lot,for a combined totalofeight, withoutfurtherconsideration by council.

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FierycrashthatkilledDelta manleavesmanyunanswered questions,sayWestVanpolice

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West Vancouver police saythey may neverknowwhat led to afatal singlevehicle crashneartheAmblesideartificial turf fieldson Tuesday (July29).

First responders were called to Pound Roadaround12:10 p.m. after thedriverofanolder Dodge Ram went straight offthe eastbound portionofthe road,through some roadsidebramble bushesandinto atree,where the vehicle caughtfire.

“Atthis stageoftheinvestigation, we have notconclusivelyidentified thedriver,however, we have generated enough evidence that we believe we knowwhoitis. We have madethat person’sfamily aware, and we regret to report that a 29-year-old malefrom Delta wasfounddeceased at thecollision site,” said Sgt. Chris Bigland, West Vancouver police spokesperson.

The Integrated CollisionAnalysisand Reconstruction Service(ICARS) has been calledin to filea technical report onthecrash, but Bigland saidthereis

nothing to indicateanycriminalintent inthecrashand,ultimately,it will be the BC Coroners Servicethat hasconductoftheinvestigation.

Bigland saidthefire was severe enoughthat much ofthe evidence investigators wouldlookfor may be gone.

“Thefireasa resultofthecollision was significant, resultingin massive damage throughtheentire vehicle,” he said.“We mayneverknowwhat the circumstances were that caused this vehicle to travel east and make no attempt to negotiatetheleft turn.”

Anyonewho may have witnessedthe crashor may have captured dashcam footage fromthearea at that timeis asked to contactthe West Vancouver Police Department.

“The West Vancouver Police Departmentextends ourdeepestcondolences to thefamilyandfriendsof thedeceased andallthoseimpacted by thisunfortunate event. We encourage anyonewho witnessedthisincident andis struggling, to reach out to WVPD Victim Services at 604-925-7468.”

Deltamanpleadsguiltyin

Coquitlamfirearmscase

IAN JACQUES ijacques@delta-optimist.com

Following alengthy policeinvestigationinto a2021shootingincidentthat occurred in Coquitlam,36-year-old Sukhdeep Singh Pansal, of Delta, has pleaded guilty to firearms-related charges and has been sentenced to 38monthsin prison.

On Jan.16,2021, at approximately 12:05 a.m., Coquitlam RCMPofficers responded to a report ofshotsfired fromahigh-rise building located inthe600-block of Whiting Way,in Coquitlam.

A woman wasfound withanon-lifethreatening gunshot woundand was taken to hospital. The Lower Mainland District Emergency Response Team (ERT)assisted Coquitlam RCMPand Pansal wastakeninto custody.

Subsequently, Pansalpleaded guilty to thefollowing offences:unlawful possessionof restricted firearm andunlawfuldischarge offirearm.

“Coquitlam RCMPfrontlineofficers addressedthishigh-riskincidentin

adensely populated residentialarea, evacuating residentsfrom numerous buildings,andcontainingthe threat, saidmedia relationsofficer Acting Sgt. JohnGrahaminanews release.

“Pansal wasarmed withafirearm and barricadedhimselfinsideof a residenceina dangerousand potentially lethal situation. Pansal was subsequently takeninto custodyandthe firearm was seized.”

Graham saida detailedinvestigation wasundertaken by the Coquitlam RCMP MajorCrime Section,which ended successfully witha guiltyplea.

“The outcomeofthisinvestigation once againdemonstrates ourcommitment to thecommunities we proudly serve,”addedGraham.

On July 18,2025, Pansal was sentenced to 38 months inprison(the effective sentence wasfive yearsafter thecourt tookinto accounthispre-sentence custody). Thecourtalsoimposed alifetime Section109firearmsand ammunitionprohibition,andanorder that theoffender providea sampleof hisDNA to the national databank.

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MetroVancouverskirtstransparencybypausing probeintosewageplantspendingdebacle

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Therearetimes politiciansdo their best not to get to the bottomof things.

Like whenitmight be embarrassing, orimpede their careers.

To wit: the41-member Metro Vancouver boardofelected officials,onaFriday afternoon,inthemiddleof summer,when our attentionmight be muted,shutdownwith a secret vote, behind closeddoors, anindependentinquiryinto the scandalous, runaway budgetforthe North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Its rationale begscredulity—that thecivil suitbrought by the project’soriginalcontractor, Acciona Wastewater Solutions LLP, and a counterclaim by Metro Vancouver againstthe company, were still before thecourts.

It saidthat proceeding now was, “not inthe publicinterest”anditslegaladviser saidthe review“would be ina better position” to do its work ifthelegal battles were first resolved.

Well, yes, ofcourse, who would disagree that lawsuits can be a nuisance to a review?

Butthe Acciona claimfor$250millionin costsand damagesdidn’t suddenly spring upon Metro VancouveronFriday morning.

The reviewunderformerprovincialdeputy financeminister Peter Milburn has been underwayformonths. Independent reviews are at times structured to avoid interfering withlegalproceedings, especiallyif the terms of reference were already scoped to avoid prejudicing matters before thecourts.

So,amongthelogicalquestions: Why stop now?

Didanyinformationemerge to change Metro’smind?

Originallybudgetedat $700million,witha completion targetof2020, the costofthe North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plantprojectisnownearing$4billion.

Nowit won’t getit.Andinfairness to the Metro Vancouver politiciansandexecutives whoeither approved the budgetincreases, or satidly by astheygrew, their reputations will be sulliednowfor several years.

Theoriginal$700-millioncontractin2011 for Acciona hasgrown to $3.86billion. The plantisoneofadecliningbreedofprimary wastewatertreatmentfacilitiesin North America, meaningthat itonly removes waste that floatsor sinks. Thecontract was changed to ensure that the much higher-grade tertiary treatmenttakesplace, so that sedimentin the primary stageandbiologicaltreatmentinthe secondary stageisfurther refined. Acciona wasfired in2021and replaced. Theoriginal 2020completion date nowis2030.

licview. Reformlong has been overdue. The public hasnoidea how any resolutionofthe lawsuitsarefaring. If settlements were imminent, I have to thinktheadvice to the Metro Vancouver board wouldn’t have been to stopthe review. Butthetrialisn’t scheduledon Acciona’s claimuntil March 2027(Metro Vancouverfailedin June to get afurther delay), andgiventhe paceofthese cases, itisfair to assumea judge won’t render a rulinguntil2029or2030.

By then,thedecision-makersarelikely into retirementor pensions. By then,any subsequent review will have thefeelofancient history.

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Ifitdid,mightany of that information have beeninjurious to Metro’s positioninthe lawsuit?

Mightitalso be troubling to Metro’s handlingoftheproject?

Andifnothing changed,whydiditnot get legaladvice earlier to holdoffona review?

The suitandcountersuitare sideshows; the main eventinthecircus ring ishowthe project spun so wildly outofcontrol,and wholetit happen.

The publicneeds, and hasa right, to know —certainly beforethefall2026election— a fullunderstandingofthe step-by-stepgrowth ofthe budget

On average, staffprojectionsindicate property ownerson the North Shoreface a surcharge topay for theplantof$590annuallyfor30 years; West Vancouver will impose alevy attached to assessment value, to footits share ofthebill.

Other Metro Vancouver municipalitiesface annual chargesof$80 to $150, overa15-year period. Theprovincialandfederal governments have indicated furtherfundsarenot going to flowfromthem. Somewhat under the radarandundisclosed are thedecommissioningcostsoftheexistingplant.

Thecontroversy underscoresabroader problem with Metro Vancouver’s governance model:decisions withbillion-dollarconsequencesare made by a boardofindirectly elected officials,operating largely out of pub-

It meansthe board can run againnext yearandshielditself withoneofthose, “it’sbefore-the-courts”defenceswhenpressed ontheissueintheir campaigns. We don’t evenknowwho votedin favouroftheshutdown Friday At the very least, this would be a good time forthedissenters to standand be counted.(By my count, Districtof North Vancouver Coun. Catherine Pope and New Westminster Coun. Daniel Fontaineare the only oppositional voices—neitherofthemis onthe Metro Vancouver board.)

“Metro Vancouver willcontinue to be transparent abouttheproject’s status,” says its website. Might want to revisethat line orthe board’s behaviour.

Kirk LaPointe is a Lodestar Media columnist with an extensive background in journalism. He is vice-presidentinthe office of the chair at Fulmer& Company.

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Metro Van’sclever, self-servingmove

Editor:

Theongoing$3.8-billionprojectdebacle at Metro Vancouvercontinues.

CBC News reported on July 25that the Metro Vancouverdirectors,comprised of mainly mayors inthe Lower Mainland, havevoted,in secret, to delay the reviewofthe North Shore Wastewater Projectmesstheycreated. But wait,there’smore.

They have decidedthat it’s best to resolvethelegal case against Acciona, the originalcontractor, before a reviewoftheproject, but that case isnot scheduled fortrialuntil March2027. That meansthis case won’t even startuntil afterthenext municipal electionin2026.

Cleverand self serving. It seemsthe mayors’ planis to get re-elected withoutanyaccountabili-

ty for the project because it will be awaiting acourt process.

Meanwhile, its businessasusual at Metro Vancouver withno accountabilityfor our taxpayerdollars It’s time fortheprovince to stepin andprovideleadership that is so woeful at Metro Vancouverand change the laws to putanend to thisnonsense.

Keith Munro

Deltaofficialsalsoaccountable forMetro Vancouvermess

Editor:

Re: Metro review of North Shore wastewater treatment plant.

Delta’s municipal councillorswho have been part ofthedecisions made regarding the North Shore sewage treatmentplant oversightfailures, must be heldaccountableforthe financialdisasterthathas ensued.

Current Metro board

representatives Couns. DylanKrugerand Rod Binderneed to be called to account today to explaintheir positionon the Metro voteheld July 25that effectively buries Metro’s ownfinancial reviewoftheprojectuntil 2027, wellafterthenext municipalelectionin October2026.

Further, Municipal Affairs Minister Christine Boyle must pressher provincialcolleagues to

move quickly to reform the Metro Vancouver governance model. Taxpayersshould nolonger be forced to financially supportan organizationthat appears to primarily benefit “favoured” municipal politiciansanda Metro senior-management teamthat hasdemonstrateditsinability to manage the taxpayer’s money responsibly.

Debra Graham

Thanks for awesome airshow

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Finally,the selectionoffood truck vendors wasexcellent, offering a variety ofoptionsthat satisfied everyone.

Thank you totheCityof Deltaand othercontributorsfororganizing such a well-executed andmemorablecommunity event.

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Cityseesincreasein unshelteredhomeless

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

TheCityof Delta,in the latest count, led all Lower Mainland communitiesinthe percentage increase ofunsheltered homeless persons.

That’s according to the 2025 Point-in-Time Homeless Count inGreater VancouverPreliminary Data Report released this week, whichnotes58unsheltered persons were in thecommunityon count day,compared to 27 in the last countconducted in 2023. That’s a 115-percent jump.

The report explainsunsheltered includes survey respondentswho didnot have a placeonthenight of March10,2025.

Anews releasenotes there was a nine-percentincrease in the numberof peopleexperiencinghomelessnessinGreater Vancouver sincethe2023 Count, withthe largestincrease in peoplewhoare experiencingunsheltered homelessness. That means they’reliving outdoors.

Meanwhile,the numberofindividualsexperiencing homelessness who were sheltered from2023-to-

2025 was relatively similar,according to the report,whichfound Delta stayed at 17individualsin the latest countcompared to the previouscount.

Sheltered individualsinclude thosewho stayed on thenightof March10,2025inanemergency shelter,a temporary winteroran extreme weather response shelter, atransitionhousefor thosefleeing gender-based violenceora youth safehouse, as wellasa hotelor motel butthat accommodation wasa temporary situationandthey hadnohousing to safely return. Sheltered individualsalso stayed forashort period in ahospital, localholdingcellordetox facility.

In total,5,232 people were experiencinghomelessnessacross 16 municipalitiesin Greater Vancouver when this year’s count that wasconducted over the 24-hour period.

“Weknowthat homelessness isgrowing at a much faster rate than populationgrowthinthe region,andthisindicatesthat shelter capacityisinsufficient,” said Lorraine Copas, chairofthe Greater Vancouver Community Advisory Boardfor Reaching Home.

According to the 2023count, the biggestincrease by percentage, whenit came to the total number ofhomelesssheltered andunshelteredindividuals wasintheCityof Delta,which wasup159 percent fromthe2020count.

Amongtheotherfindingsin the2025 report,31 percentof respondentswhoarehomelessin the regionidentifiedasa woman, anincrease from28 percentfrom 2023,whilethe total percentage of homeless respondentswhoidentifiedas Indigenousincreasedfrom 33 percentin2023 to 34 percentin 2025.

The report alsonotesthat it is important to note that Indigenous personsare over-representedin unsheltered populations experiencing homelessness.

While42 percentofnon-Indigenous respondentsinthe region were unsheltered,54 percentof Indigenous respondents were experiencingunsheltered homelessness.

The2025 Count wasconducted in March by the Homelessness ServicesAssociationof BC and Infocus Consulting.

CouncilapprovesChisholm StreetWharfrenovation

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

It will be avibrantnew outdoorplaceforthe public to comeand gatherinLadner Village.

Council, at its July 28 meeting, endorsedthe finaldesignconcepts forthe Chisholm Street Wharfand authorized staff to undertakeacompetitiveprocess to engage aconcessionoperator.

TheCityof Delta completed a second phaseofengagement onthe Chisholm Street Wharfproject earlierthis summer to confirm the directionofthedetailed design.

A report to council notesallthefeatures proposed inthedetailed designs were popular withmostofthe participantswhoprovided feedback.

Thedesigndrawings willnow be finalized,and theproject willproceed to procurementinfall 2025, withconstruction targetedforcompletion in late spring 2026.

The report alsonotes that to supportthe successfulactivationofthe wharfanddeliveronthe community’senthusiasmfortheproposed concession zone, staff recommendundertaking

TheChisholmStreetWharfprojectis estimatedat $4.5 millionandis part thecity’sfinancialplan for this year.

acompetitiveprocess to engage a suitable operator to providefood and beverage services at the pop-upcontainer zone.

Theconcession will play a key roleinenhancingthevibrancy,functionalityandvisitorexperienceofthe redeveloped wharf, the report adds.

Meanwhile, staffare alsodevelopingconcepts to incorporate a multiuse pathwayand reconfigure Chisholm Street roadway to support the revitalizationofLadner Village. A parking study and publicengagement are part ofthat project.

Asfarastheproposal to builda tourist accommodationonthecityowned site at Chisholm and Delta streets,ashort-

listofproponents has beeninvited to participateinthe second round, withdetailedproposals due by Sept.15.

Site preparationsare currentlyunderway.

Thecityisalso focusing onthe2025 Elliott Street Wharf Enhancement Plan, whichincludes staff working witha pairof proponents to evaluate thefeasibilityof launching kayakor boat tour operationsduringthe 2025 season.

The report also outlinesthecity’sother ongoingeffortsincluding lookinginto additional programmingandactivities,as wellasdevelopingabrand strategy for Ladner Village.

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tent. If the cloud stayed, they stayed.Ifitmoved, theymoved.

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Citycouncilapproves condoproject,barely

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Most ofthe Deltacouncil last week votedinfavourofgrantingpreliminary approvalforan application to buildanew six-storey condo building on55A Streetin Tsawwassen.

Thedevelopmentincludes177 units,indoorand outdooramenity areasandthree levelsofunderground parkingaccessedfrom15B Avenue. Comprising fiveproperties, includingfourhousesandaduplex that would be demolished,the site hasfrontageson14B Avenue,15B Avenueand55A Street, butthereare currentlyno sidewalksonthethree frontages.

The site isalso surrounded by single-detacheddwellings to the west and apartment buildings to the north, east and south.

TheOfficial Community Plan (OCP)designationforthe site

is Neighbourhood Centresand Corridors(NC),whichisintendedfor multi-unit residentialandmixed uses up tosix storeys, a report explains, addingtheproposed development is consistent withtheNCdesignation.

The main building typesenvisionedunderthe OCPdesignation are townhouses,low-riseandmidrise apartment buildings, as wellas commercialormixed-use buildings with retailusesprimarilyonthe groundfloor.

Mayor George Harvieand Couns. Jessie DosanjhandAlicia Guichon votedinopposition,conveyingconcerns abouttheheightanddensity.

Doreann Mayhew,thecity’s general manager ofdevelopment, explainedthe OCPdesignation,noting a numberoffactors were taken into consideration,includingthe closeproximity to existing apartmentsandthat the site isina steppingdown,transitionarea.

Deltanowallowingtaller coach houses, gardensuites

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Deltacouncil, at its July 28meeting, agreed witha recommendation to allow a zoning change which wouldamend existing maximumheightallowances fordetachedaccessory dwellingunits (ADUs)includingcoachhousesand garden suites.

Theheight change is considered a minoramendment and wouldnot result inunits havingadditionalfloors.

A report notes staff reviewed the Ministryof Housingand Municipal Affairs’ Standardized Housing Designs Catalogue, alsoknownasthe BC Designs Catalogue, andCMHC Housing Designs Catalogue to create a catalogue ofdesignsfor garden suitesandcoach houses suitablefor Delta’s localcontext.

That reviewfoundthat all the standardized designsfor garden suitesand coach houses were notcompatible with the zoning bylaw becauseofheight restrictions.

Amendments to the maximum build-

ingheightsfordetachedADUs were required to make the design catalogue feasibleforproperty owners to select pre-reviewed designsand applyfor a building permit withouttheneed for a height variance.

Staffproposed raisingthe maximum height to mid-rooforthe topofaflat rooffor garden suitesfrom3.75metres (12feet) to fourmetres(13feet),andthe maximumheight to the roof ridgefor a pitched rooffrom4.5metres(15feet) to 5.5metres(18feet).

Staffalsoproposed raisingthe maximumheight to mid-rooforthe topof aflat roofforcoach housesfrom6.25 metres(21feet) to 6.75metres(22feet), andthe maximumheight to the roof ridgeforapitched rooffrom seven metres(23feet) to eight metres(26feet). The report alsonotes Deltaanticipates receiving$14.2millionthroughthe Housing Accelerator Fund to fundthe severalinitiatives,includingthecreation ofacomprehensiveADUprogram supported by apre-reviewed and standardized design catalogue.

Community

TsawwassenSunFestivalweekendahugesuccess

IAN JACQUES ijacques@delta-optimist.com

Great weather,greatcrowdsandlots offunhelped make the54thannual Tsawwassen Sun Festivala rousing success.

Heldduringthe August long weekend,(Aug.2 to 4),organizers said all events went off withoutahitch.

“All our tournamentsand skateboard competition were fullandextremely successful. We only seethesegrowinginfuture years,” said volunteer organizer Elaine Campbell. “Monday startedoff withthe paradethat was well attended by thecommunity andended in Winskill Park The marketplace had alot to offer with manyvariousdealers andfood vendors. On the main stage, Iconixentertainedthe attendeesand thementorofthearts waspresented to Meg Neufeld,of Tsawwassen.

“The dayendedinthe beer garden with awardspresented to the slo-pitch tournament winners. Overall,the weekend wasa successandlookforward to doingit againnext year.”

The TsawwassenLawn Bowling Club alsohelda successful Sun Festival MixedTriples tournament.

The lawn bowling club was generously supported by the Tsawwassen

Sun Festivalwhichenabledthe club to provideenhanced prizemoney to the winners.

The10thannual Car Show moved to Dennison Park this yeardue to the lack

of space at Winskillasconstruction has startedonthenewaquaticandfitness centre.

PaulPrefontaine, spokespersonfor the Car Show committee saidtheshow wasanother resounding success.

“We welcomed over400 vehicles to thegrounds,” he said. “Thisisan increase from last year’s totalof just over300 cars. In attendance were also fivefood trucks, as wellas several vendorsand sponsors. The numberof cars attending was aboutwhat we had expected, butthe numberof spectators was overthe top. There wasalotof energy onthegrounds,andthe event was very ‘festive.’

“For2026, we expect to see car attendance rise,nowthat so many people have experienced Dennison Park. We knowthat the carcommunity will spreadthe word,andthe event will just continue to grow.

“Manythanks to the Cityof Delta,the Parksand Rec personnelandthe Sun Festivalcommitteefora very cohesive leadup to the event. We arelookingforward to doingit again next year.”

TheSun Festivalhad games, ridesandactivities forkids,as well as vendorandcraft booths, foodandabeer garden.

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TheSun Festival Paradeon Monday, Aug. 4 featured many colourfulfloats.

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Morethan400 cars were ondisplayatthe10th annual Sun Festival Car Show,at Dennison Park.

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TheSun Festival Slo-pitch Tournament wasahuge hit.

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DELTA SPORTS WinskillDolphinsmakewavesatsummerswimprovincials

The Winskill Dolphins kicked offthefirst dayof Swim BC SummerProvincials at UBC witha bang with11 “A”finalsdelivering sevenmedalsandfour, fourth-placedfinishes.

Led by coach Judy Baker, thelocal club was represented by 12 swimmers including Kyla Marshall, Tiffany Ho, Aiden Lew, Leo Kim, Mattias Raffai, Keaton McGregor, DylanBradbury, KellyQi, Naomi Mynott, Anthony Cheremisin and Zach and Abby McLeod.

Thegroupfinishedthe week with many great swims and best timesultimatelybringinghome 19medals.

There were standout performancesdelivered by many swimmersincluding Keaton McGregorwho wasthe overall pointsleaderforthe teamand twelveyear-oldAnthony Chermisinwhoqualified for hisfirst provincialsand swamthe100free.

Withmorethan110 total swims,40finals madeand 27 best times, the Dolphins were at the topoftheir game.

Finalmedalsincluded Mynott(five), A. McLeod

(four), Z. McLeod (three), McGregor (three),Qi(two), Kim (one)andBradbury (one).

“I am so proudofthe team. Every swimmer trained hard leading up to the meetandit reallyshowedin their performance,” said Baker.

Lookingforward,whilethis representstheendofthe competitive seasonforthe club, Naomi Mynott has been selected as part of Team BC that will participate inthe Canada Summer Games, in Newfoundland, in August.

Amemberofthe Swim Canada National Development Team, Mynottis a top ranked swimmer nationally who, inaddition to herfive-medal performance at SummerProvincialsalso recently wonthree medals at the Canadian SwimmingTrialsin Victoria includinga silverin the800free andbronzemedalsin the1,500free and400IM respectively.

Mynott will be busy forthenextfew weekscontinuing to traininpreparationforthebig eventand is expected to be among the top swimmersinthecompetition.

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Winskill Dolphinsprovincial swimteam included back row, lefttoright: ZachMcLeod,Dylan Bradbury, KetonMcGregor, Leo Kim. Front row, left toright: TiffanyHo, AbbyMcLeod, KellyQi,Naomi Mynott.Notpictured: KylaMarshall,Aiden Lew, AnthonyCheremisinandMatias Raffai.

Sizzlingseason for Delta Inferno2012A fastpitch team

It has beenquitethefastpitch seasonforthe Delta Inferno2012A team.

On Sunday, July 20,the Inferno won goldfollowing a nailbiting5-2 win overtheFraser Valley Fusion. Both teamsplayed ballfornearly 16hours onthe Sunday.

Inferno2012Aalsoachieved goldmedals inthe White Rock Prideand Power tournamentandbronze medalsin the Delta Celebrate Spring tournamentthis season. Delta Inferno2012Atrains with Wheelhouse Softball Co and Paintthe CornersPitching. -Submitted

The Delta2012A fastpitchteamincludesback row,fromlefttoright: coach Sean Riley, coach KevinHerndier, coachJennifer Sellesandhead coach ScottNewitt.Middle row fromlefttoright: coach Sarah Cartlidge, GiaDhaliwal, LilyCooper, Christina Riley, AvaNewitt, Taylor Caron,Madison Herndier, BrooklynMitchell, Samantha Riley, MadisonMclean,and Taylor Vaughan-Smith. Front row,lefttoright:DylanSteeleand Kaylie w.

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TsawwassenMartialArtsshinesatWUKFKarateWorlds

Team Canada proudlybroughthome animpressive four gold,three silver, and twobronzemedals at the WUKF Karate World Championships,heldin Malmö, Swedenthis July, withall athletesplacinginthe top10.

Led by Tsawwassen MartialArts SenseiLaurianLapadatu,the athletes demonstrated exceptional skill, disci-

pline,anddetermination, earning their placeonthe world stageamong top competitorsfromaround the globe.

Aheartfeltcongratulations to all the TMAmembers who were part ofthis outstandingachievement. Their yearlongdedicationandtraining paidoffin anexciting and successfulshowingfor Canada.

Amelia Jorgenson-Bronze, Team Kumite

Aayan Lidder

Ariana Lidder-Bronze, Team Kumite

Connor An Donald Jorgenson

Emily Montgomery-Bronze, Team Kumite

Eric Pearson- Silver, Kumite

Grayson Montgomery HannahFrancis-Bain-BronzeTeam Kumite

HenningLarsen-Bronze, Kumite

Jane Weir

Nate Larsen- Silver, Kata NoahLarsen Tesora Gray - Submitted

TsawwassenMartialArts was part ofthe Team Canada contingentatthe WUKF Karate World Championships in Sweden.

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103 -114055STREET,TSAWWASSEN $799,000 2BEDS I2BATHS 1524SQ.FT.IBUILT1990

TimRohwer 604.762.2041 tim@thedeltagroup.ca Kelsey Lynch 604.831.7536 kelsey@thedeltagroup.ca

www.thedeltagroup.ca

•Stunning 2Bed &2BathwithLOFT!

•1,786sq.ft.

•Privatebalconyoverlookingthelagoon.

•CentrallocationattheCamptonin Windsor Woods. 301 -555513a Avenue

•Beautifully crafted 3bedroomhomeoffering 1,855sq.ft.ofmodernlivingspace.

•Openconcept floorplanwith12ft. ceilings.

•Spaciousprimarybedroomwithspa likeensuite.

•Southfacingbackyardwithelevatedpatio& gashookup.

•Spacious 1bed &den.

•1,407sf.withriverviews,10ft. ceilings, hardwood floors,customfireplace,anda 280sfwalk-outpatio.

•Enjoy alarge60sf.walk-in closetandopen conceptliving.

•TopFloorPenthouseinWindsor Woods —quiet, 1bed, 1bathhome.

•Enjoy acozygasfireplace,privatebalcony withpeacefulviewsnexttoHighlandPark.

•Juststepstoshops,restaurants,recreation, andtransit.

•Amenitiesinclude awell-equippedgym,bike room,andsecureparking. 420551814 Ave. $509,000

5295STANDREWSPLACE,TSAWWASSEN GORGEOUS,FULLYRENOVATED2,395SQ.FT.HOMEWITHBEUTIFUL

12,088LOT!ANOPENLAYOUTFEATURING 3BDRMS, LIBRARY,FLEXROOM, 3BATHS,WINECELLAR &MORE! PARKLIKEPROPERTY! $1,799,000

-ANUNIQUE ½DUPLEX! $1,299,000

1498BRAIDRD.,TSAWWASSEN WITHCOMPLETEPRIVACY!ON6,500SQ.FT.LOT WITH PARK-LIKE GARDENS!BEAUTIFULLYRENOVATED!1,602SQ.FT.WITH 2BDRMS &DEN.. AMUSTSEE!

LADNER 4882 58 Street 4Bed |2Bath |2287sq.ft.

$1,489,000

Ladner 5536 52 Ave 3Bed &Den +MediaRoom |4Bath |2579sqft

$2,089,000

$1,499,000 TSAWWASSEN 1554 FarrellCres 5Bed |3Bath |2446Sq.Ft.

$1,269,000 TSAWWASSEN 18-6427 Hammermill Ave 3Bed |3Bath |1727Sq.Ft.

TSAWWASSEN 210-1120TsatsuShoresDrive 2Bedconvertedto 1Bed |2Bath |910Sq.Ft.

$789,000

Tsawwassen 316-551814 Ave 1Bed |1Bath |711Sq.Ft.

Tsawwassen 1504 FarrellCres 4Bed |3Bath |2163Sq.Ft.

$1,449,000

$1,088,000

4025500

13A Ave.

Spacious 1,948sq.ft. penthouse 2bdrm/ 2bathinthe prestigious ShaugnessyCarl Jensen building

$2,999,999 #600 -1777

56 St. 3,021sq.ft.

1,874sq.ft.Patio Built2016 PenthouseOffice SpaceatNorthgate Tower.

$699,000 A204 –1258

Hunter Rd.

2bed/2bathCornerend unitinFairwayEstates. At1248Sq.ft. Steps toTown. Updatedand ready to move in!

$1,588,000

1006 Eden

Crescent

2,820sq.ft.buildable+ garage Lotsize5,640sq.ft. Lot ready to build yourdreamhome this fall.No GST.

$1,240,000

11031

RiverRoad

2,068sq.ft.|4Bed/2Bath 1.59AcreLot Stunning Views with Development Potential.

1267 PacificDr.

4,005sq.ft. 3Bed /3 Bath 11,044sq.ft. lot Custom Built Rancher with MountainView.

$1,498,000

1254

Pacific Dr.

2857sq.ft. 5Bed /4 Bath Executivehome in Stahaken Subdivision.

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#30620058

Fraser Hwy.

852sq.ft.|2Bed/2Bath Built2012 CentralWillowbrook Open Concept Condo.

2584WESTHAMISLANDROAD $2,490,000

•Rare3.19-acreWesthamIslandproperty featuring awell-maintained3-bedroom rancher withspacious rooms,largegarden,storageshed,andpeacefulcanalviews.

•10minutesfromdowntownLadner, yetofferstheserenityofcountrylivingandproximity toDelta’samenities.

•Uniquelifestylebenefits includeautomaticmembershiptothe WesthamIslandGun &Rifle Clubandexcellentlocalhuntingopportunities.

•Developmentpotential: DeltaMunicipalitypermitstwohomes —a mainresidenceupto 330sq.metersand asecondhomeupto180sq.meters,perfectforextendedfamily.

• OpenHouseSunday2–4PM —don’t missthisopportunitytoexperiencethetranquil charm of WesthamIslandliving.

•Large 16,071sq.ft. LEVELlot withoneofthe largestproperties in the neighborhood.

•5-bedroom,2-level home witha 7-year-old roof,hardwoodfloors, and updates downstairs.

•Spaciousfloorplan with room for in-lawaccommodations onthelower level.

•Potentialfor future development: duplex,4units,orup toan 8,734sq. ft. home (subjecttoDeltaapproval).

•Prime location, just 15minutes fromeverythingintown—perfectfora growing family seekingbothspace andconvenience

STUNNINGNANOOSEBAY VIEWS!

8578RUMMINGROAD$2,149,000

• West Coastcontemporaryhome on0.5-acre blufflot with 180°NanooseBay oceanviews.

•Open-conceptrancher withhigh-end finishes anduniquewave-inspired ceiling.

• Lower-levelsuite plus a1,300+sq. ft.garage/shopideal forcar enthusiasts.

• 2,500+sq ft.rooftopdeck, landscapedyard,outdoor bar, firepit,and litconcretedriveway.

• City-approvedplans fora 36x36shopwithRV-friendly access.

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

•Opportunity todevelopalongside adjacentlotsat11659,11663,and 11671229th Street.

•Existinghomeiscomfortable andideal forrentaluse.

BARN

•Prime Parcel:20.25-acrepropertywithtwo homesand an8,400sq. ft.barn, locatedona quietsection of 104thnearBoundaryBay anda privateairstrip.

•Nearbyfive lotsalreadyunder redevelopment, withongoinggrowthin thearea.

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

297553RDSTREET

•DrivewayAccess: Future drivewayaccessoffHornbyDrive,suitablefor largetrucks.

•SecondHome: A3-bedroom rancher, idealasa future buildingsite.

•LargeParcel:17.34-acresquarepropertywithsubstantial roadfrontageanda roughed-inseconddrivewayentrance.

•MainHome: A3,162 sq.ft. 4-bedroomrancher,built in 1972,renovated in1987,witha roof replaced 12yearsago anda30-carcementdriveway.

•Barn: Afirst-classfacilityusedfor breedingracehorses,witha steelroof andcladding, suitableforvarious farminguseswithgoodnearbyirrigation. MLSR2711985360ºTOUR

LANCEHUGHES LANCEHUGHES

Quality-builtluxuryhome by GlenhavenContractinginsoughtafterBeach Grove. Juststepstothebeach, golfcourseandBGElementary;this executive residenceblendstimelesscraftsmanshipwithcoastalelegance.Spanning over3300sq ft.acrossthreemeticulously designedlevels,itoffers 4spacious bedrooms aden/homeofficeand 5fullbathrooms-ideal forfamiliesand entertainersalike. Featuresinclude achef-inspiredkitchenwithhigh-end appliancessleekengineeredhardwood flooringandcentralairconditioning for year-roundcomfort.Theopen-conceptlayout flowsseamlessly toprivate outdoorspaceswhilethedoublegarageprovidesamplestorage.Thisisa rareopportunitytoown anewcustom-builthomeinoneof Tsawwassen’s mostdesirableseasidecommunities.Closetobuses &shops.

Beautiful 5bedroom &denhomeincentralLadner.Featuresinclude hardwood ﬂoorsthru-out,onebedroomonmainand 4up,allwith accesstoensuites.Open ﬂoorplandownwith gourmetkitchen, granitecounters &stainless-steelappliances.Privatebackyardwith coveredpatio.Oneblocktohighschool,memorialpark,library& pool.Excellent familyhome.

201-115054AStreet

The Lexingtonin Tsawwassen.Thisspacious1700SQ.FT.homeincludesthreelarge bedrooms,twofullbathsandhasbeenrecentlyupdatedwithapprox.$40,000in renovations.Updatesincludenew washer &dryer,new laminate ﬂooringthroughout, freshlypainted,newlightﬁxtures &SSappliances.Enjoyafunctionallaundryroom, storagelockerandtwoside-by-sideparkingstalls.Thebuildingamenitiesinclude communityroomwithpatio,bikeroomand workshop.Agerestrictionwithone occupantmustbe55+. Walkingdistancetoshopping,busesandpool.

•CharmingHome:Cozy4-bedroomEnglishstylehomewitha4-year-oldroof,fresh exteriorpaint,andnewcarpets.

•EquestrianFacilities:Includes a5-stallbarn,hay field,andspaciouspasturearea previouslyusedasanequestrianfacility.

•ConvenientLocation:SituatedbetweenLadnerand Tsawwassen,closeto Tsawwassen MillsMall,BCFerries,TFNIndustrialPark,and30minutesfromVancouver.

•InvestmentPotential:Propertyhassignificantinvestmentpotentialwithfutureport expansionplansandadjacencyto 2BCRailpropertiesneartherailway.

SPRINGS -GOLFRESORT CONDOLIVINGATITS FINEST! STUNNING&SPACIOUS3BEDROOM SUITEWITH AHUGE SUNNY SOUTHVIEWBALCONY!

3BEDS |2BATHS |1650SQ.FT. WITH OVERSIZED22.5 X12FTBALCONY CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION |GEOTHERMALHEATING&COOLING|2PARKING

#301-1330HUNTER ROAD, TSAWWASSEN

“TheSahalee”BeautifulGolfCourseViewsfromthis southeastcornerunit.Over1700sq.ft.with agreat floorplan,largeformallivingroomanddiningroom. TheBuildinghasbeenrecentlyupdatedinsideand out. ThisGorgeousunithaslargerooms,loadsof naturalsunlight, 2fireplaces, radiantin-floorheat, 2bedrooms, 2bathrooms, 2balconies, 2parkingstalls, andin-suitestorage! Walktodowntownfromthiswell maintainedone-of-a-kindbuilding. Ararefind.

5140

GALWAYDRIVE, TSAWWASSEN

GreatupperTsawwassenneighbourhoodin PebbleHill area. This 3or4 bedroom Tudor-stylehomewithan excellentfloorplanthatopensto aprivatesunnyyard. Largeprimarybedroomwithfullensuitewithaccesstoa privatesouthexposeddeck. Twofullbathroomsupwith powderonthemainfloor.NEW Boiler2024,LargeShed. Oversizegarage+workshop!Quietstreetwith aprivate &fencedbackyard. Ashort walktothelocaldogpark, tenniscourts &transit. ThishomeisPRICEDtoSELL!!!

51568AAVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

HugeSouthernExposedlotinCentralTsawwassen, over13,200sqft.with72feetfrontageand 183feetdepth. Thisisanexcellentproperty that gives manyoptionstodevelopwiththenewProvincial Density Polices.Onlyminutesfromschoolsand parks.Vaultedceilingswith 3bedrooms,livingroom, diningroom,twobathroomsandlaundryupstairs. Downstairshas 1bedroomselfcontained“nanny” suitewithlaundry.Also abonus27’ x22’insulated workshopwith220power,greatforsmallbusiness.

567TRALEEPLACE, TSAWWASSEN

Great 4bedroom rancherin Fabulouslocationin upperTsawwassen.HomefeaturesGoodfloorplan with2500sqft, 4bedrooms,den,formaldiningarea andlargekitchen/familyroomarea.Large western rear yardwithtotalprivacy andbeautiful vegetables. Homehashadmanyupdatesandnewflooring throughout.Don’tmissthisGreatRancher.

#319-1120TSATSUSHORESDRIVE, TSAWWASSEN

Thereisnothingfinerthanlivingin aresortwith no checkouttime! Thispenthouseissituatedonthe lagoonsidewithexcellentnorthshore and mountain views!PrestigiousTsatsuoffersgym,partyroom, fulltimecaretaker,gas &hot water(includedin maintenancefees),bikeroom,undergroundparking. Itisrental,pet,kids &wheelchairfriendlyandJUST STEPS TO THEBEACH.Excellentoutdoorlivingwith a188sq.ft.deck.Amazing vaultedceiling! Totally updatedandlikenewcondition.

#109-4955RIVERROAD, LADNER

BESTLOCATIONINSHOREWALK!Locatedrighton theriverwithunobstructedriver&mountainviews. Takeinthespectacular changingviews &nature at yourdoorstep. JuststepstoLadnerVillagetoo! Spacious,brightopenfloorplan. Thiscornerendunit haswindowson 3sides &noadjoiningneighbours. Conveniencesincludeundergroundparking& storagerightat yourdoor.Don’tmissthisone!!!

111053A STREET, TSAWWASSEN

Greatfamilyhomeon19,700squarefoot lotwithgoodprivacy andlotsofsun. This 4bedroomhomehasbeennicelyupdatedthroughout withbeautifulsolariumanddeckareathat overlooks yourgorgeousproperty. Thepropertyisperfectfora contractororsmallbusinesshavingaccesstobackyard withparkingforeverything.Gardenersdon’tmissthis one.GreathomeincentralTsawwassen.

GREATFAMILYHOME WITH112’ X130’ LOT

Goodquietlocationintsawwassenwithgreat developmentpotential. Thisgoodfamily homeisapprox3000sq.Ft., 4Bedrooms, 3bathroomand Fabulouslot. Families, builders,developersandinvestors,thisisa goodhomewithgreatdevelopmentpotential.

856 53ASTREET

Updated2,264sq.ft.homewith 5beds, 2baths,andanopenconceptlayout. Thechef’s kitchen features whiteshakercabinets, quartz countertops, agas range,and aspaciousisland.Outside,enjoya largedeck,gazebo,andhottubin theprivatebackyard.Thedownstairs includes a1-2bednannysuitewith separatelaundry.Seton a17,126sq. ft.lotwith a300sq.ft. workshop, gardenshed,and RV/boatparking.A rare ﬁnd with stylish updates,ample space, anddevelopmentpotential, nearschoolsandshops. $1,499,000

6-5635 LADNERTRUNKROAD

Discoverthisbeautifullyupdated 3-bed,1,592 sqftendunitintheheart ofWestLadner.Renovatedwith modernﬁnishes,it featuresanopenconceptlayout,sleekkitchenwith SS appliances andquartz counters, andupdatedbathroomsand ﬂooringthroughout.Upstairs offers 3spaciousbedrooms,includinga largeprimarysuite. Vaulted ceilings, skylights,andbigwindows bringin lotsofnaturallight.Enjoyaprivate backyard anddetachedsingle garage-justminutesfromschools, parks,shops,andtransit.

1500KIRKWOODROAD

BEACHGROVE!One-of-a-kind homeon a7,500sqft cornerlot with astunningprivategarden. This3-bedroom +lofthomehas been extensivelyupgradedandis amust-see.Featuresincludesolid BCfirfloors,metal roof,thermal vinyl windows,gasfireplacewith custommantle,and acustommaple kitchenwithgranitecountersand winefridge.Thespaciousprimary bedroomincludes aspa-likeensuite andsunroomwithnaturallight.Enjoy outdoorentertainingwith agasfirepit andfruittrees-fig,cherry,apple,and pear.Justminutesfromthebeach!

Spectacularviewsoverthefarmland,CityandNorthShoremountains!Greatopportunity toupdate thishome to yourspecs…Maybeevenadd asuite. Oversizedcarportcan fit4vehicles.Great futurepotentialunder Delta‘s new zoning bylaws.Build yourdream homewithviewsonthis9100sq.ft. lot.Somanychoices.Quickpossession available.

NEWLISTING

14-494947AAvenue,Ladner

$949,000

Spacious&spotless3bedroom &denhomeinpopularVillage Gardens.

5047ErinWay

$1,699,000

PebbleHillfullyrenovatedhome withstunningopengourmetkitchen andRVparkingwithplugin.

109N110056St.,RoyalOaks

$675,000

NewListingInPrestigiousRoyal OaksPatioEntryAndBeautifully Maintained.

NEWPRICE

51322Ave,Delta

$1,688,000

Primelocation-5Bdrm updatedfamilyhomemoveinready.

$3,798,000

77-66AStreetBoundaryBay

$1,950,000

Sunnywestfacinglargelotnearthe beach8,100sq.ft.,buildyour dreamhomeormultifamily.

3367Street,Delta

$1,899,000

Boundarybaywestexposed 10,000plussq.ft.lotwith custombuilthome.

210-5099SpringsBlvd

$1,399,000 Cornerunit3bedroomplusden, fabulousviewwith 2decks.

45ParkGroveCrescent,Delta

$1,980,000

ExecutiveFamilyhome,first timetoMarketoffering 5bedroomsand3fullbathrooms.

$1,588,000

5bedroomfamilyhome,largegarden lotwalkabletoschools,elementary andhighschool,tonsofupdates.

471CentennialParkway

$2,890,000

Stunningexecutivehome,fully renovated,stepsto thebeach.

105-65053Avenue,Delta

$1,850,000

Lifestyle!2,800sq.ft.ofGracious livingspacewithawaterfront patioinprestigiousMonterra.

5CarGarage/Workshop inPrimeBentleyLocation ona9516sq.ft.

21965BStreet,BoundaryBay

$2,499,000

CustomBuilt,buildersowntimelessfamilyhomewith highestqualitymillwork.

1111441GardenPlace

$450,000

BestbuyincentralTsawwassen, Bright1bedroomcondowith largepatiofacingsouth.

32955thStreet,Delta

$3,098,000

Panoramicviewhome,Rebuiltwith SarahGallopExteriordesign. AbsolutelyStunning.

$1,599,900

11833COWLEYDRIVES

•4BEDROOMS &3BATHROOMS

•2,208SQ.FTINTERIORLIVINGSPACE

•FINISHEDBASEMENTWITHSEPARATEENTRY

•WELLMAINTAINED FAMILYHOMEWITH

UPDATESTHROUGHOUT

•COVETEDSUNSHINEHILLSLOCATION

$1,599,900

6585HOLLYPARKDRIVE

•5BEDROOMS &3BATHROOMS

•3,341SQ.FTHOMEON ALARGE7,500+ SQ.FTLOT

•2 CARGARAGEWITH325SQ.FTDETACHED GARAGE AT PROPERTYREAR

•RVPARKINGANDEVCHARGING AVAILABLE.

•EXCELLENTHOLLYLOCATIONCLOSETO TRANSIT,SCHOOLSAND QUICKHWYACCESS

4903A53STREET

•5BEDROOM 5BATHROOM

•2,614SQ.FTOPENCONCEPTLIVING

•DETACHED 1BEDROOM 1BATHROOM COACHHOUSE

•CENTRALLOCATION,STEPS AWAYFROM LADNERVILLAGE

$1,238,800

4310 WRIVERROAD

•4BEDROOMS &2BATHROOMS

•1,974SQ.FTINTERIORLIVINGSPACE

•LARGE 7,500+ SQ.FTLOTSIZE

•1BEDROOMSUITEBELOW

4911A53STREET

•5BEDROOM 5BATHROOM

•2,614SQ.FTOPENCONCEPTLIVING

•DETACHED 1BEDROOM 1BATHROOM COACHHOUSE

•CENTRALLOCATION,STEPS AWAYFROM LADNERVILLAGE

OverlookingthepeacefullagoonandofferingbreathtakingviewsoftheNorthShore mountains,thisbeautifullyupdated1,296sq ft 2bed, 2bath top-floorunit overlooksthe lagoonwithstunningNorthShoremountainviews.Featuresinclude granitecounters, stainlesssteelappliances, anddirectbeachaccess.Amenities:gym,party room,parking & storage.Unmatched valueintheLowerMainland—close to BC Ferries,Tsawwassen Mills &SpringsGolf.Moveinandenjoybeachsideliving!

#105 -4808LINDENDRIVE

•KIERAGARDENSBUILTIN2011

•GROUNDFLOOR 2BEDROOM 2BATHROOM

•848SQ.FTOPENCONCEPTLIVINGSPACE

•SPACIOUS WALKOUT PATIOOFFOFTHEMAIN LIVINGSPACE

• 1PARKINGLOCATEDDIRECTLYOUTSIDEOF FRONTENTRANCE

•CENTRALLOCATION,WALKINGDISTANCE TO TRANSITANDLADNER TOWNCENTRE

#302-475853STREET

•2BEDROOMS 2FULLBATHROOMS

•OVER900SQ.FTINTERIORLIVINGSPACE

•SUNNYWEST FACINGBALCONY

•UPDATES INCLUDEENGINEEREDHARDWOOD FLOORS, KITCHENANDPRIMARYENSUITE

•1PARKINGAND 1STORAGELOCKER

$1,699,800 -$1,888,800

$1,189,900

#1904 -15152RUSSELL AVENUE

•LUXURYOCEANVIEWLIVING AT MIRAMARVILLAGEBYBOSA

•CORNERUNIT 2BED 2BATHAND1,178SQ.FTOPEN CONCEPTLIVING

•ENJOYSOUTH &NORTHWEST FACINGOCEAN& MOUNTAINVIEWS

•PRIVATEGATED 3CAR PARKINGGARAGEWITHROOMFOR AWORKSHOP

•EXCELLENTLOCATIONSTEPSFROMSHOPPING,RECREATION ANDENTERTAINMENT

#1905 -15152RUSSELL AVENUE

•AFFORDABLELUXURY. BACHELORSTUDIOONTHE19THFLOORIN CENTRALWHITEROCK

•1BATH,497SQ.FTOFOPENCONCEPTLIVINGDESIGNEDFOR MODERNLIVING

•HIGHENDFINISHINGSTHROUGHOUTBLENDINGELEGANCEWITH FUNCTIONALITY

•FLOOR TO CEILINGWINDOWSOFFERINGEPICVIEWSOFTHENORTH SHOREMOUNTAINS •IN-SUITELAUNDRY, COMESWITH 1SECURE PARKINGANDSTORAGELOCKER

Bedrooms: 5•Bathrooms:4 FloorArea:3,665sq.ft.

Welcomehome! Thisluxuriouscustom-builthome offers 5bedroom, 3.5baths, afunctionallayoutwith room forthewhole family including amortgagehelper.Thishomeis ashowstopper featuring aninviting &openmainfloor conceptwith arelaxingprimarysuite andtwootherbedroomsupstairs.Belowthemainfloor youwill find aflexiblefloorplanoffering apossiblesuiteoradditionalliving space. Featuringsolidoakfloors, 9ft. ceilings, agourmetkitchen, custommill workthroughout, cofferedceilings, wood wainscotting, heatedtilefloors,newexteriorpaint,highefficiencyfurnace&hot waterondemand. Locatedonafully fencedandgatedcornerlot completewith adetachedgarage &allintheKillarneyareaclose to shops, restaurants,schools,transit, recreationandmore!

Bedrooms: 4•Bathrooms:3.5 FloorArea:1,646sq.ft.

Experienceelevatedliving at WILLSBROOKinthis stunning 4 bed,3.5bathtownhouse featuringserenegreenbeltviews and asouth-facing,partially coveredrooftopdeck(with naturalgashookup)perfect forentertainingorunwinding. Designed forcomfortand style,enjoyair conditioningand extensivehigh-endupgradesinthekitchenandbathrooms andmore.Nestledin avibrant communitywith resort-style amenities:outdoorpool,hottub,ﬁtnesscentre, basketball courtandplayground. Steps to schools,shopping,dining and apremiergolf course.Thishomeblendsluxury,lifestyle and family-friendlylivinginoneperfectpackage.Don’t wait!

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

Welcomehome to NauticaSouth! Thisbrightand spacious 2bedroom, 2bathroom CORNERsuitehas plenty to offerincluding afunctionallayoutwitha generousliving room,largeprimarybedroom complete withcozywindowseat, walkinclosetandensuite. Other featureshandscraped,engineeredhardwood throughout, 2tandemparking stalls, astoragelocker across the hallonthesameﬂoor.Hot waterandgas includedinthemaintenancefee.Steps to walkingtrails, coffeeshops, restaurants,themarinaand everything elsethat charming Stevestonhas to offer.

Bedrooms: 2• Bathrooms:2 FloorArea:1,383sq.ft.

Welcome to Sundial -asought-after townhome complexincentral Tsawwassen! This1,363 sqft 2bedroom +den,1.5bathroomhome offersa comfortablelayoutwith adozyliving room,gas ﬁreplace, and aprivate, quiet southeast-facing patio -perfect forrelaxingorentertaining. The well-maintainedhome featuresnewsidingandis ideallylocatedclose to restaurants,schools,shopping and recreation.Enjoypeacefullivingin awalkable neighborhoodwith everything youneedjustminutes away.Don’tmissthis fantasticopportunity!

Additional featuresincludenewerfurnace, 2gas fireplaces,skylights,large privatewestfacing deck+patioperfect forrelaxing/entertaining,pluspeekabooMountBakerviewsfromthe dining/livingarea.Allthat’slefttodoismoveinandenjoyBEACHGROVEBLISS!!

V4L1P5 MLS# R3007362

Welcometoyourdream rancher, built by Pinnacle Homesand nestledinthe heartof BeachGrove.Onthe market forthe firsttime, this hiddengemexudes warmth,elegance, andqualitycraftsmanship.Fromthe gleaming hardwood floorsand granitecounterstothe top-tier appliances andcedar soffits,every detail hasbeen thoughtfully designed.Solid two-by-six construction ensureslasting comfort. Forinstant comfortenjoythe ThermasolSteam Shower foryourown private spa. Theprivate yard andpatio offera serene spacetorelax or entertain. Homeslikethisare rare—don’t miss your chance to fallinlove!

FIND!Spaciousupdated2 bedroom &den penthousewithopen conceptplanand vaultedceilings offers largeinterior& exterior viewsfrom 2decks

Island,the marina andfreightersonthe Fraser River. As an endcornersuite allows forextra windowsproviding amazingnaturallight in thegreat room/livingand dining area andfeels likea rancherinthe sky! Thequalityhigh-endkitchen

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AllanNormanReid,88,passedawayinLadneron July 27,2025.

A55-year residentof Delta, Allangraduated from Kitsilano High Schoolandbegan along career with BC Telephone Company, retiring in 1995. He served as aproud Past Masterof theMasonicAncient Lodge in Ladner,a role heheldwithpride.

In retirementheenjoyed gardening,lawnbowling anddrivinginhis classiccar.Hewas knownforhis friendlysmile,unwaveringkindness, and awarm, generous spirit that left alastingimpressionon everyonehe met.

Hismemoryliveson throughhiswifeof62years, Margaret;his sister Norma(Richard);his children Heather (Ben),David (Tracey),and Douglas (Barbara);his five grandchildrenand twogreatgrandchildren.

No servicewill beheld. Hewill bedeeplymissedby his family,friends,andallwhohadthepleasureof knowinghim.

Ourbeloved, spunky, sassy, funny, smart, and hardworkingMom,the matriarchofthe Wilson family, passedaway on July 22,2025,at6:14 pm.She was athomewithherdaughterand they were holding hands while admiringher recent manicure when she departedfor Heaven. June made apactwithher kids,Bradand Susan,at thebeginningof theyear to work together to keep trying,notquit, keep her comfy, andkeepherhomewhile herhealth declined.

Born in Ladner,B.C., in thelittle,belovedhouseon RiverRoad West thather fatherand grandfather built,June grew upalong theFraserRiver surrounded by numerous relativesthat sheloved dearly.After thepassingofher much-loved sister, Joy, in 1957 June movedtoHawaiiwiththree friends beforeitbecameastate.She lived therefor several yearsand met her future husband. In 1962 they marriedand settledinSeattle, Washington,and in 1965 they startedtheirfamily. June wasthrilledtobe amomand worked tirelesslytobeagreatone.

June worked throughouther lifeinthebanking industryuntil retirement in the90’s. Herhobbies includedplayingbingoandbowling(realbowlingand Wiibowlingwhereshe standsas thereigning family champ).She is survived by her children, Susanand Brad Hamilton. Sheispredeceased by herparents, Frankand ElizabethVioletWilson (Dolly); her brothersRobertFranklin (Kingie)and Terrence Marvin;andher sistersMurielPearlandLeona “Joy” Clair.

Father Schmode will holdaprayerservice forJuneat DeltaFuneral Home on Friday,August8,2025, from6:30 -8 pm.

Agraveside ceremony will beheldatBoundaryBay Cemetery on Saturday,August9,2025,at 1pm.

Aremembrancereceptionhostedbyfamilywill take placeafter theservice from2-4pm.

Wewillloveyouforeverandever. Untilwemeetagain,Mom,xox.

KeithDouglas Tough,77,ofTsawwassen, British Columbia,passedawaypeacefully on July 15,2025, surrounded by hislovingfamily.

Born in Vancouveron November29, 1947,Keith lived alifemarkedbygenerosity, resilience, and warmth.Known forhis friendly, easygoingnature, he made everyone feel welcomeand wasalwaysready with asmile orhelpinghand.

Keithbuilt arespectedcareer in realestate,earning admirationforhisintegrity,workethic,and mentorship.His contributions to theTsawwassen and Richmond communities left alasting impact.

Outsideofwork, Keithenjoyedgolf, reading,and sports.Hewas afamiliarfaceinTsawwassen, where he lovedconnecting withfriendsandneighbours.

Keithissurvivedbyhis wife,Holley;children, Kelley and Riley; and grandchildren, Ava, Jack,Tanisha, andLeah. He is also remembered by Lynneand WayneDeacon,Anne,Scott,Geoff, and Trevor.He waspredeceased by Sydneyand Edna Tough,and Berniceand KeithDeacon.

AcelebrationofKeith’s lifewill beheldatBeach GroveGolfClubinTsawwassen, BC,onSeptember 23,2025, startingat4pm with areceptiontofollow. In lieuofflowers,donations maybemade in his nametoIrene Thomas HospiceinLadner,BC.

KT’slegacyofkindness, humour,and love willlive on in allwho knewhim.Hewill bedeeplymissed.

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17)2012FIAT500 VIN# 3C3CFFARXCT128785 RO:TVRTKO

18)2009 CHAGZHOU TRAILERVIN# LN2RAT0199CN00199 RO:ZORAN URSIC

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