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Four Deltacity councillors kickedoff mayor’s slate
SANDOR GYARMATI
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The nasty infighting among the Achieving for Delta slate oncity council has gone public againafter several councillors were notified they are not welcome to run againonthe slate inthe2026 municipalelection.
In a letter datedDec. 2, with theelectoralorganization’s letterhead and signed by the group’sDon Sangster, council members Dylan Kruger, Dan Boisvert, Jennifer Johal and Rod Binder were served notice “the Achieving ForDeltaorganization willnot be endorsing you to run as Achieving ForDelta candidatesinthe upcoming civicelection.”
The letter also states, “Furtherthat you cease inany representationsas being associated with our organization, inthepresent orthe future, forthe purpose offundraising, campaigning or general personal promotion,asofthe date ofthisnotice.”
Coun.Alicia Guichon, a two-term councilmember also on the slate that sweptall the council seats inthe2022civic election, was notmentioned.
The Achieving for Deltaslate wasallsmilesasonebighappyteaminthe2022civicelection whenthey sweptalltheseats forcity council,butthingsbehindthescenes wouldturnsour.
Neither was Coun. Jessie Dosanjh.
Mayor George Harvie,who hada publicfalling out with
thefourcouncillors, isalso not brought upintheletter.
A response statement by thefour said, “It isdisappoint-
ing that Mayor George Harvie chose to remove usfromthe Achieving for Delta teamvia email today. Thisunilateral
decisionisaimed at silencing voicesthathave raised concerns about the mayor’s patternof reckless spending and increasingly erraticdecisionmaking.”
The statement also notes, “Delta residentsdeser ve a councilthat collaborateseffectively.
“Our goal has always been to work together, engage inopen debates, and respect differing opinions Unfortunately,the mayor seemsmore focused on exerting control.”
The statement also notes that, in2024,most ofcouncil voted to remove Harvieas chairof Metro Vancouver, but prior to his removal, Harvie spent over$47,000ontaxpayer-funded first-class trips to citiesaroundthe world,which has previously been reported on by the Optimist and Lodestar Media.
“Thisdecision was the right choicefortaxpayers,” the statement notes, adding, “Moving for ward, we will continue to put Delta residentsfirst, holdthe mayor to account, and pushforgreater transparenc y andaccountability at city hall.”
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GovernmentfinallygivesaChristmasgifttoLadner family
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Chloewill finallyget to seeCanadaatChristmas Aftermonthsof rejection by Immigration, RefugeesandCitizenship Canada,thefederal governmenthas changedits mind.
That notification came in aFridayemail, said Ladner residentand grandmother LizBruce.
Theemail wastoher sonMichael, Chloe’s adoptivefather,in Nairobi, Kenya. The emailoffered noexplanation and juststated that five-year-old Chloehad been approved for atemporary residencevisa.
“Noexplanation,nothing,”said Liz. “No, ‘Sorry for the wait.’
“Andthey’recoming on Friday,” said Liz.
Thefamilyhad been
tryingformonths to get avisitor ’s visafor Chloe soLiz’sson Michael, his wifeand twokidscould allvisit at Christmas.
“We’re getting ready. We’re very,ver ypleased,” said Liz, sayingmedia attention likelypersuaded the governmentto
change itsmind.
“We’re very unpleased withthe government.”
Chloelivesin Kenya and hasbeenadopted
by their sonMichaeland hiswife Allison.Theyare aCanadian/American couple whoarebothaid workerswhohelpduring catastrophesaroundthe world.
Thesudden approval hasLizandhusband GeoffBruce scrambling to getthehomeready andget some Christmas presents.
It’s goingtobea busy twoweeks,said Liz, with trips to themountains andlotsofotherthings planned.
Thefamilyhad twice appliedfor avisitor ’s visa for Chloewho wasadopted twoyears ago.
That first attempt wasinMay afterwhich Immigration, Refugees andCitizenship Canada wrotetoChloe directly.
“I amnot satisfiedthat youwill leaveCanada at the endof your stay.
Yourassetsandfinancial situationareinsufficient to supportthe stated purpose oftravelfor yourself,” Immigration told thefive-year-old.
Asecond attempt prompted another letter fromthedepartmenttellingChloe that regarding heradoptiveparents, a“relationship hasnot been clearlysubstantiated.”
Delta MP Jill McKnight’s office had been helpingwiththe application, butLiz said sheheardfromtheoffice infrequently. TheMP’s officeaskedthem to submitnewdocumentsand saidit would writealetterofsupport.
But“ They didnothing. Literally,didnothingto help,”said Liz.
“They’ve hadtheinformation since May,and nothing’sbeendone.”
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Tsawwassenstackedtownhouseapplicationdrawsopposition
Residents gotachance to getmoreinformation and askquestions about an application to build astacked50-unit townhousedevelopmentin aneighbourhood near Dennison Park and South Delta Secondar y(SDSS) in Tsawwassen.
Apublicinformation meetingtookplace last Thursday (Dec.4)at the SDSS librar yonthe Dennison Gaterezoning and developmentvariance permitproposalfor properties at 68652nd St and 52367A Ave.
Theprojectincludes seventhree-storeybuildings,one two-storey accessory building, 75 residential parkingspaces andfivevisitor parkingspaceslocatedona surfacelevelparking area
and acommon outdoor amenityspacefor residents,with vehicleaccess from52nd Street.
Theproperties are designated Mixed Residential(MR)inthe Official CommunityPlan (OCP).
Theprincipal buildingtypesenvisioned under that designation arehouseplexes,townhousesand rowhouses up to three storeyshigh. Theproposedstacked townhousedevelopment isconsistent withthat designation,accordingto theplanningdepartment.
Thecityalsonotesthat underprovinciallegislation, apublichearing must not be held for zoningbylawamendments for aresidentialdevelopmentthat isconsistent withthe OCP. However, theproposal hasdrawn theireofresi-
Apublicinformationmeeting washeldlastweekontheapplicationand feedbackwillbe reviewedbycitystaffbeforerecommendationsheadto council.
dentswhoareopposed and have startedapetition.
Listingaseriesof concernsfromsitesuitability,lossoftrees,trafficand parking, as well asotherneighbourhood
impacts,thoseopposed saymostofthe landlies under aBCHydro transmission right-of-way, whichmeansthe entire developmentfootprintis forcedintoanarrowstrip directlybehindlongestablished single-family homes.
In anemail to the Optimist,resident SteveHamiltonwarned approval ofa high-
density, stackedproject on such aconstrained lot mayinfluencefuture development applicationsacrossDelta
He alsonoted residents have alsobeen reviewing howtheproposalfits withintheprovince’s directionunder Bill 44housinglegislation.
“Theprovince’s own policyguidancefor small-scale multi-unit housingstatesthatthese forms should be ‘groundoriented’ and‘compatiblein scaleandform within established singlefamilyneighbourhoods.’ Theintentisgentledensity,not large, stacked blocksonseverelyconstrainedparcels.Many residentsthereforequestionwhethertheproposedformatDennison Gate alignswiththe spirit ofthisdirection,” said Hamilton.
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Rustad resignsasB.C.
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B.C. Conser vativeleader John Rustad resigned asleader last week, following a tumultuous Wednesday (Dec.3) at the B.C. legislature. He madehisannouncement early Thursday (Dec.4).
“Together, we came withinone seat offorming government, (inthe October 2024election).
“That progress belongs to every ML A, every volunteer, everydonor,and everyBritish Columbianwho believed we coulddo better,” he saidinamedia statement.
Referring to events at thelegislature the day before, Rustad saidit wasn’t “a hostiletakeover by BC Liberalsofthe party.”
A Conser vative Partynews release saidon Wednesdaythat “a majority of the Conser vative caucusof B.C. has informedthe party’slegalcounselthat theynolonger have confidenceinthe leaderoftheofficialOpposition, John Rustad.
“As such,he has been removedas
leaderoftheofficialOpposition.”
Su rrey Wh it e Rock ML A Trev or Ha lford wa s then vo te d in by th e Co nser va tiv e ca ucusasin te ri m leader.
Delta SouthMLA Ian Paton saidthe caucusisnowmoreorlessunited.
“I think we’reaunifiedgroup. The numberonethingis getting ridofthe NDP,” said Paton.
Paton wasoneofthe20MLAswho signed a ballotasking Rustad to step down.
“We can’t have anydivision within our owngroup. Let’s work asaunified group,” Paton said.
Paton said Rustaddida good job gettingthe party to whereitisnow.
“Things changedformeona daily basisalmost. It’s beena very uneasy, several weeks,” Paton said.
Aleadership race to determinewho isthenewleaderisnowunder way with moredetailsexpected to be released in thecoming weeks.
Thelegislature hasnowadjourned forthe Christmasbreak withMLAs scheduled to be back in Victoria in early February.
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Delta worriedaboutBillM216
SANDOR GYARMATI
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TheCityofDeltahasindicated its opposition to recentlyproposedlegislation, sayingitpresentsrisksto localgovernments.
BillM216,theProfessionalReliance Act, is aprivate member’sbillintroduced by George Anderson, MLAfor NanaimoLantzville.
It would requirelocal governmentsto accept submissions by certifiedprofessionals regulatedbytheProfessional Governance Act(PGA), restrictlocalgovernments’abilitytorequirepeerreviews and move technicaldisputesbetween cities and professionals to theOffice ofthe SuperintendentofProfessional Governance,a staff report says Delta regularly processesapplications that rely on technical work prepared by professionalscertifiedunderthe PGA.
When needed,thecityhasalso required peer reviews by independent professionals,particularly oncomplexor higher risk projects,suchasconstruction onor near slopes,orinflood areas.
However, BillM216 wouldlimitthat approach by requiringalocal govern-
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Ifthecity isrequiredtoaccept asubmission,andif afailure lateroccurs, liabilitymay sitwiththeprofessional, butthe consequences wouldbefurther-reaching,therepor twarns.
menttoaccept asubmissioncertifiedby aPGAprofessional, unlessthe submissionisincomplete.
Acitycan onlyrequireapeerreviewif acomplainthas been made to theOSPG, andonlythe OSPG grants reviews.
“Byforcingstaff to fileformalcomplaints withtheunderstaffedOSPG, ratherthanresolvingissuescollaboratively at thelocallevel,thisbilliscreating more bureaucratic layers and additional levelsof redtape. It isin staff ’s viewthat BillM216 woulddelay vitalhousingprojects frombeingpresented to counciland potentiallyapproved,”the report warns.
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WhatJohnRustad’s leadership costB.C.
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John Rustad’s long-soughtresignation last Thursday as BC Conser vative leader markstheendofoneofthe strangest chapters in modernBritish Columbia politics,definedlessbycoherentconservativerenewalthan by the chaoticnarrowingofaparty’s purpose.
Rustad,you will remember, wasbooted fromthe BC United Partythree yearsago and inherited afringevehicle —the largelyidled BC Conser vatives —that suddenlyfound itself with oxygen, pollingstrengthand real strategicopportunity. Part of it washim.Part of it wasPierre Poilievre’scoattail. Part of it wasthe BC NDP’s follies.Rustad even gotthe last laughonthe partythat dispatched him, in dispatchingthemduringlastyear’selection campaign.
Thedispatcher is againthe dispatched,so closelastyeartothepremier ’s joband so far todayfromit. Hisfull-circlejourneyreturns him to the ratherforlornML Arolehenot so longagooccupied.
He leaves behind amovementthatsquandered its opening, exhausted itsrelevance andcosttheprovince somethingithasnot hadinmorethana decade: acredible, modern,centre-right alternativecapableof challenginggovernmentonthe issues thatmattermost.
Politicalleadership is not just aboutmessage,but aboutallocating attention. And Rustadconsistently allocateditpoorly.
John Rustad,steppeddownasleaderof theBCConservatives lastThursday.
lost afunctioning opposition at theprecise momentwhenone wasmostneeded.
B.C.’s political system relies heavily on competitive pressure to keep governments responsive, innovative andtransparent.
Rustad’s leadershipblunted that. His Conser vativespushedthemselves into cornersthatabsorbedattention butyieldedno policyarchitecture,noinstitutionalability andno realistic path to governing.They gotlouder at the expenseofgetting smarter.
‘The cost of allthisis ...the province losta functioningopposition at theprecise moment when onewas most needed.’
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At atime whenBritish Columbians were clamouringfor relieffromsoaring housing costs,spirallinghealth-care delays, infrastructure shortfallsand apublic safetysystemstrugglingto keep upwith mentalhealthand addiction crises,Rustad chosetosteer his partyinto thinnerand slimmer cultural terrain.
Insteadofoutliningalternativehousing frameworks, he fixatedon pronouns.Instead ofdebatingenergy transition policies orthe futureofLNG,heheldfasttorhetorical battles over climatescience.Insteadofoffering disciplinedcritique ofthe government’seconomic policies,heleanedintosocialmedia algorithmsandgrievance politics.
Thecostofall this is not just that Rustad became anichefigure, butthattheprovince
Theparadoxof Rustad’s tenure was short-term visibility at theexpenseof long-termviability. Effective opposition requirespolicy, disciplineand a breadthof appeal.Rustadoffered outrage, incoherenceand ashrinking base.Under his watch,the party’sinternal culturetilted ever furtherfromdialogueand toward agitational purity,weigheddownbythe politics of saying noloudly, ratherthanoffering acompelling yes.
Theconsequences will echofor years. In failingtomodernizethe partyorbroaden its tent, healso botchedtheconditionsfor aunifiednon-NDPcoalition.
It is possible nowtoanticipatethree splinteredparties —OneBC, CentreBC andthe Conser vatives—jockeying for turf asthe BC NDP sitbackand watchthe tirefire.
ItbelongsinRustad’spoliticalobituar ythat hepresided overthefragmentationofthe right-of-centrevoteatthe very momentwhen
it could have consolidated.Theelectorate wasleft tochoose betweenagoverningparty mismanagingmultiple crisesandanopposition that toooften seemeduninterestedin discussingthem seriously
Forbusiness, civic planners, Indigenous nationsand cities,the lack of aplausible and functioningalternativemeant fewer checks on majordecisions,fromland-usereformto infrastructureprioritization to taxpolicy.
Whenopposition parties abandonthe hard policyfiles,governmentslosethe motive to refine their own. Rustad maynot have intendedit, buthis leadership createdavacuum in theprovince’s policyconversation. Into that vacuumdrifted aprovincial governmentfreetodefineits agenda withoutthe friction, scrutinyorelectoralcompetitiveness that sharpenspublic policy.
Rustad’s defenderswill arguethathespoke for voters whofelt ignored by establishment politics.Thereistruth in that.But speaking forfrustration is notthesameas channelling itinto constructivepoliticalforce.Leadership is not amegaphone, buta translation tool. It takesunrest andturnsitintoagenda. Rustad succeeded at thefirst taskand abandoned the second.
Hisresignationcloses achapter,butthe damagepersists.The BC Conser vatives under Rustad became aparty moreinterestedinsymboliccombatthanmaterial improvement.
B.C. needed anopposition readytointerrogate,propose andholdaccountable. Rustad gave themanopposition readyonly to provoke.
He leaves B.C. without aviableconser vativealternativeandleaves his partywith a brandofpolitics that excitesthefewand exhausts ever yoneelse.
In wavinggoodbyeThursday viapress release, Rustad indicated hisousterwasnot acapital-L Liberaltakeover, as if that would soothethe party’ssouls.Evenhemustknow by nowthatintegratingelementsof amore centristplaybookisnecessary if the partyhas anychancenextelection.
B.C. deser vedbetterandthemoment demandedmore. Rustad hadanopportunitytobuild aserious,modernopposition. Instead,he built alouderone.And in politics, theloudestvoice is seldomthemostuseful.
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Letters Interestingtiming for fed$
Editor:
Re: Feds, fund energy research project in Delta (Optimist, Nov. 27)
ADelta-based company is receiving $1.4millioninfederalfunding for a research anddevelopment project. I find thetiming very interesting.
According to the Optimist story,this collaborationisfundamentalincreatinga pathway tosignificantly reduce the greenhouse gas emissionsofthe transportationindustry,whileproviding anaffordable demand solutionfor the hydrogen sector to scale.
Two questions : Why isallthismoney
put into reducing greenhouse gases by thetransportationindustr y when our controversial primeminister has just OK’d anoilpipeline to pump andcreate more oil forlocal and international consumption?
Needless to say,that would produce an ever-increasing amountofgreenhouse gases, would itnot?
I’m very curious where the supply of the hydrogen islocated ordo we have to develop a hydrogen industr y to supply the new, improved transportation industry’senvironmental status?
Rob Leeson
MP shoulddenounce pipeline
The following letter was sent to Delta MP Jill McKnight and copied to the Delta Optimist.
Asoneof your constituents,I must express my dismay onlearning of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Memorandum of Understanding withAlberta’s Premier Danielle Smith, negotiated withnoinvolvement from B.C., behind our backs.
A bitumen pipeline across northern B.C. remainsanunacceptable risk Please note that :
• Thisproject has been proposed inthe past and soundly rejected forfar too many good reasons
• Thisproposalflouts the rightsof Coastal First Nationsandviolates the spiritofUNDRIP and free, prior, andinformed consent.
• Thisproposal would modifyor even lifttheoil tanker ban innorthcoast waters, exposing our coast to the catastrophic risk of a worse-than-Exxon-Valdez spillof heavy bitumen inthehighly likely event ofanaccident in Canada’s most dangerous waters, Hecate Strait.I joinBritish Columbians, provincewide, andoppose any attempt to carve out exceptions to Canada’s tanker ban.
• The proposed pipelineis redundant. The new TMX pipeline currently serves demand at less thanthree quarters ofits capacity. What actual demand existsfor a northern pipeline?
• Expansionof raw resource exportsforadded-valueprocessingoutsideof Canada removes Canadian capacity to apply our own addedvalue As my MP,I expect you to oppose any new pipelineproposal to thenorthcoast, even to the point of joining MP Steven Guilbeault inplacing your cabinet positionontheline
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I am a littlefrustrated withthe52nd Street access to Tsawwassen.
I donotunderstand why the street isnotthree lanes fromthehighway to the entrance to Tsawwassen Springs. It would seem to methat could be done easily
I also don’t understand why we have bike lanes on our second entrance to town Thisforces
cyclists to fight trafficfrom Tsawwassen Springs to thehighway on a narrow, busy two-lane road.All we need to doisdivert those bicycles to the muchsafer bike route down 53A, through to Imperial Village Park, which gives access to abike lanenear thehighway.
Then, by removing oneofthe sidewalks from Tsawwassen Springs to the top ofthehill,and the
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This Sunday,Dec. 14,birders and nature enthusiasts inLadner will join thistraditionthathas lasted more than 12decades.
“Asa long-time participant inthe Ladner count, it’s always great to be out withother bird lovers seeing, learning about, and recording birdsin such an important area,” saidGreg Ferguson, the count leaderforcentralLadner. “It feels good to collect datathat helps assess their statusandcontribute to theirconser vation.”
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Birders of all agesand abilities are welcome to contributeto this fun, Citizen Scienceproject, which provides biologists with a crucial snapshotof our native bird populationsduring the winter months
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Rising facilitiescostsfortheirmeetinghalls have goneupmorethan40per cent andthe RoyalCanadian AirCadets 828 Hurricane Squadron sponsoring committee hasdeterminedthatthey willnowhavetoraiseatleast $60,000 to keepthenon-profitorganizationfinancially viable
AirCadets,whichpreparesyouth12 to 18for careersinaviation,is funded in part by the DepartmentofNational Defence, however, facilitiesand many othertraining costsarefundraised entirelybyparentvolunteers. It cannot runwithoutcommunitysupportsuch asfromthe Tsawwassen Lions,Rotary Club,our Legions,and local businesses
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The Community Jingleand MingleDinneris happening againthis year,extendingthe tradition to eight years.
Every Christmas Day, Jeff Brownandhis mum Shirley, and willing volunteers, put on atraditionaldinner at All SaintsAnglican Church Hallin
Ladner Village. Their postergivesa warm welcome.
“We wouldlike topayit forward againthis yearand extendaninviteforafree Christmasdinner to folkswho arelooking foraplace to go andconnect withotherson this special day.”
“If you or someone you know,isaloneon Christmas
Day,ornew to theLadner community,please joinus,” Jeff saidonline.
“We canallcelebrate Christmas together with games,connectionandafabulousmeal.”
It’s a casual event, said Jeff. “The peoplethat showup rangefromafamilythatjust moved to thecommunity, usually they’refromanother
countryof some sort …allthe way rangingfor somehomeless people to showup.”
Live music will be featured, andvisitors canalsoplay cards or board games.
However, organizers could use some volunteers to help setupon Christmas Eveor to cookand serveon Christmas Day.
Helpisneeded fromnoon to
4 p.m. on Christmas Eve, while on Christmas Day,helpers are needed fromnoon to 8 p.m., particularly for cleanupafter dinner.
“Ifenough peoplearethere, thewhole event can be done by eight o’clock,”he said. They couldalsousedonationsoffood forthedinner.
Doorsopenon Christmas Day at 3:30 p.m., withdinner served at 5 p.m. Anyonewho wants to help out can call604728-7070.
Community Communitypartnersgathertoadvance childcaresolutionsin Delta
The Delta Childand Youth Committee(CYC) –Child Care Action Team wasproud to host the first-everDelta Child Care ForumonNov.5,bringing together morethan60participantsfromacrossthe community —includingrepresentativesfrom theCityofDelta,the Delta School District,provincial ministries,non-profit organiza-
tions,and communitypartners to discussthefutureofchild care in Delta
Theforumhighlighted childcareasacriticalcommunity andpublic healthpriority. Presentationsexplored the social andeconomic benefits of accessible,high-qualitychildcare,reviewed B.C.’s MunicipalChild Care Plans,
anddiscussed opportunities to strengthenandupdate local planning efforts to bettermeet community needs.
Participantsengagedinenergetic roundtablediscussions, sharingideasandlocal perspectives on howtostrengthen Delta’s childcaresystem. The strong turnoutandlivelydialoguereflected asharedcom-
mitmenttosupportingfamilies andadvancingchildcaresolutions through collaboration.
“Itwasinspiringtosee so many partnerscome together around acommon goal ensuringall Deltafamilieshave accesstothe childcarethey need,” saidthe Delta Child &Youth Steering Committee Chair.“Theenthusiasmand
AllSaintsChurch 4755arthurDrive, Lander allsaintsladner.org
CHURCH
engagement inthe roomdemonstrated the powerofworking togetheracrosssectors.”
TheDelta Child Care Action Teamis anetwork of community organizations and partners dedicated to promotingaccessible,affordable,andhighqualitychildcarefor all Delta families.
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Community South DeltaInteract Clubhosts successful community fooddrive
The South Delta Secondary Interact Club held a community food drive recently outside the Save-On-Foodsin Tsawwassen,where student volunteers spent the day encouraging shoppers to donate to the South Delta Food Bank
Withthehelpof many generous community members, studentscollected a large amount of non-perishablefood as wellas$540indonations.
Every contribution goes directly towards supporting individualsand
familiesin our community who may be facing food insecurity, especially asthe yearmoves into a busierandmore financially challenging season for many households
The teamof Interactors showed incrediblededicationthroughoutthe event, greeting customers, explaining the cause, andhelping gatherand sort donations We are proud oftheenthusiasm and hard work everyone put in to make thisfood drivea success, and we are gratefulforthecon-
tinued support fromthe South Deltacommunity.
The South Delta Secondary Interact Club looks for ward to future opportunities to give back andcontinue strengthening community connectionsthrough service.
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Withthehelpofmany generous community members, students collectedalargeamount ofnon-perishable food as wellas$540indonations.
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The South Delta Secondary Interact Clubheld asuccessful community fooddrive duringthe Nov. 29 and30th weekend.
Community
Elf theMusicalJr.spreadsjoytoDeltathis December
Delta families areinfor afestivedelightasStudio West Dancebringsthe belovedholiday classic Elfthe MusicalJr.tolife at the Genesis Theatre.
Burstingwith joy, comedyandheart, this spiritedproductionfeatures an exceptional cast of young performers whose
talent, dedication and sheerenthusiasm make theshowshineasbright as the seasonitself
Studio West’s youth musicaltheatre program haslongbeenknown for nurturingemergingtalent, andthis year ’s cast hasexceeded allexpectations.Fromenergetic
choreography to heartfelt storytelling, these young artistshaveembraced the magicof Buddythe Elfanddelivered aperformancethat is both polished anddeeply charming.
“Our cast haspoured so much love into this show,”saysdirectorJyla
Robinson. “Theyshow up readytowork, ready to learnand readyto bringjoy to their community. Watchingthem grow into these roles has beenoneofthehighlightsof my year.”
Co-directorMichael Kirk agrees,notingthat the students’enthusi-
ElftheMusicalJr.playstheGenesisTheatreon Dec .20and21with11a.m.and 2p.m.shows. Ticketsare $25availableatwww.studiowestdance. ca.
asmhaselevatedevery rehearsal.
“The kidsbringsuch genuineexcitementto the room,” heshares.
“Thisshowisthe perfect blendofholiday cheer, comedy andgreat fun, andour performerscapture that beautifully. It reallyisa productionfor thewhole family.”
Withcolourfulcostumes, infectious musical numbersandthe timelessmessage that the best waytospreadChristmas cheerissinging loudfor
all to hear,thisproductionofferssomething for audiencesofall ages. Whetheryou’realongtimetheatre loveror introducingyourlittle ones to theirfirst musical, Elfthe MusicalJr. is the perfectoutingtokick offtheholidays. Elfthe MusicalJr. plays the GenesisTheatre on Dec. 20and21with11 a.m. and2p.m.shows Ticketsare$25 available at www.studiowestdance. ca
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604-946-4522
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Christmasmeans many thingstoeachof us :atimeoffamilygatherings,dinner parties, lights,presents, and way toomuchfood!
Tackysweatersand a jolly, beardedman in a redsuit, certainlyadd charmand humour to the season
Ourfamily’s traditions includelisteningto Anne Murray’s Christmas Wishesand twoorthree viewingsofAlistairSim’s 1951 portrayalinA ChristmasCarol.
Decemberisalsoa bittersweetmonthas we consider those less fortunate and perhaps
rememberthosewe’ve lovedandlost.
It is quitepurposeful to pauseandconsidersupportingthose amongst usexperiencingpractical and emotionalneeds. Notjustoncea year,but Christmascan become the catalystfor such yearroundcompassion.
Christmasshouldalso propelus to considerour spiritualneeds.
Most ofusdon’tneed another roundofpresents,but perhapssomethingmore.
Betweennow andDec. 25, Iencourage you to takeafew minutesand read aboutthetrue‘reasonforthe season’.
Thisis the storyof God’slovedemonstrated
WepreachChrist, theWordofLife
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in Hisrescueplan: to save usfrom oursinsbysendingHis SonJesus toearth. YoureadofJesus’birth in chapters 1and 2ofboth Matthewand Luke.John’s gospeldescribes this theologically in chapter one,verse 14 “Andthe Word becamefleshand dweltamongus, and we have seen Hisglory,glory asoftheonlySon from the Father,fullofgrace andtruth.”
While we considerthe baby in the manger,don’t losesight ofthefactthat the baby grewup,knew no sin,anddiedtobring youlife
Iimploreyou to come to this Saviourandexperience aChristmas like noother
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SundayService10am
Wed.Service11am
1115 -51AStreet Tsawwassen 604-943-4737
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We invite youto worship in person
Joinusaswecelebrate God’sgrace Sundaysat10am www.benedictionlutheran.org
Tsawwassen United Church 693 –53rdStreet,Tsawwassen
Rev.MariePaul Welcometoeveryonefor Worship& Friendship Sundays @10:00am tuc@telus.net604.943.2911
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Delta Skatingclubshines at JingleBlades competition
Congratulations are in order to the28 skaters from Star 1 andupfrom Delta Skating on their wonderful performances at the recent Jingle Blades competition.
Your hard work,dedication and passionfor the sport truly shone on theice.
We’re especially proud of our first-time competitors whobravely stepped on to the ice for their
debut, as wellas our returning skaters who continue to progress andgrow stronger with every event.
With such a wide varietyof agesand skill levels represented,it was inspiring to see ever yone supportoneanotherand celebrate each milestone.
We’reexcited to keep that momentum goingas our clubprepares to host Seasonson Ice, a special Ice Show at theLadner
Leisure Centre onFriday, Dec. 19 at 5:45 p.m.
This event willshowcase thetalents of all our skaters across every level, highlighting the spirit, creativity,and teamwork thatmake our skating community so special.
There will be afun skatefor ever yonefollowing theshow at 7 p.m. We can’t wait to see you there.
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WelcometoSunningdaleEstates I–oneofLadner’smostsought-afteraddresses!Thistopfloor2-Bedroompenthousesuiteoffersanairyandinvitinglayoutwith9’ceilings, acozygas fireplace,and aspaciouskitchenwithroomforaneatingarea.Stepoutontotheeast-facing balcony—perfectformorningcoffee,weekendBBQs,orwindingdownattheendoftheday. Withitsthoughtfuldesignandgenerousspace,thishometrulyfeelswelcoming.Perksinclude afull-sizestoragelocker,secureparking,andaccessto ahandyguestsuite.Thebuildingis fullyrainscreened,pet-friendly,andmeticulouslymaintainedforpeaceofmind.Allofthisinan unbeatablelocation—juststepsfromshopping,restaurants,schools,andtransit. 305472853RDSTREET $560,000
FabulousModenaatPortico!Thisspacious2-bedroomplusdensuiteoffers1,191sqftof comfortablelivingwithpleasantcityandmountainoutlooks.Theopenlayoutincludesa generouskitchenwithgranitecountertops, adefineddiningarea,and awelcomingliving room.Theprimarybedroomfeatures awalk-inclosetand aprivateensuitewithheatedfloors. Additionalperksinclude 2parkingstalls, alargestoragelocker,bikeroom,andvisitorparking. BuiltbyBosaDevelopment,Modenais aqualityconcretebuildingofferinggreatamenities suchas afitnesscentre,sauna,steamroom,hottub,andworkshop.Ideallysituatedina fantasticlocation—juststepstoGranvilleIsland,theSeawall,andtheshopsandrestaurants ofSouthGranville–feelfreetoshortenorabbreviate.
WelcometoTheGardensbyTownline–anaward-winning,master-plannedcommunity designedformodernliving.Thisquiet,cornerunitoffers asmart,open-conceptlayout withseparatedbedroomsforprivacyandlargewindowsthatfloodthespacewithnatural light.Thekitchenissleekandstylishwithquartzcountertops,agasrange,andstainless steelappliances.Stepoutsidetoyourexpansive,privatepatio—perfectformorningcoffee, entertainingguests,orsimplyunwinding.Includes2side-by-sideparkingstalls.Residents enjoyaccesstoa fullyequippedfitnesscentreandindoormulti-sportcourts.Unbeatable locationwitheasyaccesstoHwy99,transit,SilverCity,Watermania,andjuststepsto IronwoodPlaza’sshops,restaurants,andservices!
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Celebrating aLifeWellLived InLovingMemoryof Robert“Wayne”Skolrood Itiswithheavyheartsthatweannounce thepassingofabelovedfather,husband, grandfather,coworker,andfriend,Robert “Wayne”Skolrood.
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Born in1938andraisedonthefamilyfarm inMaidstone,Saskatchewan, Waynelearned themeaningofhardworkfrom ayoung age. Waynelosthisfather,Arthur,when hewasonly13yearsold,andheandhis brotherswereresponsibleforkeepingthe farmgoingandprovidingfortheirmother andeachother.Attheageof18,adventure andservicebeckoned,and Waynejoined theRoyalCanadianMountedPolice,went toDepotDivisioninReginaandOttawafor basictraining,andstartedhisfirstposting inNewBrunswick. Waynemethisfirstwife, Irene,inChatham,NewBrunswick,married, andhadthreesons,Robert,Richard,and Troy.Policingtook Wayneandhisfamilyfrom NewBrunswicktoRegina,Saskatchewan,to Edmonton,Alberta,andfinallyto Vancouver,BC,whereheobtainedtherankof StaffSgtintheFirearmsSectionofthe VancouverForensicLaboratory. At38 yearsold,withahousefullofsons, Waynesetnewchallengesand retiredfrom theRCMP, andsethissightsonLawSchoolatUBC. Waynegraduatedfromlaw schooland,after articling,becameaCrownProsecutorintheLowerMainland, wherehecontinuedhislifeofserviceintohis70s.Wayneembodiedcompassion, integrity, andgenerosity.Throughouthislife,Waynetouchedcountlesshearts throughactsofkindness,encouragement,andunwaveringsupport.
For Wayne,familywasalwaysatthecenterofhisworld.Hewasa devoted husbandtoIrene,andonceshepassed,hewas adevotedhusbandtoJovita. Waynewasa lovingparent,volunteeringtoUmpireBaseballgamesandensuring hissonswerealwaysabletoparticipateinanyactivity;hockey,baseball,skiing, anythingtheyhadaninterestin. Wayne’swisdomandwarmthshapedthelivesof hissons,inspiringtwotofollowhiscareerpathintotheRCMPandthe3rd tojoin CanadaBorderServices.Waynehad awideandextensivegroupoffriendsfrom hisstoriedlife,andthememoriescreatedwillbetreasuredforever. Weinviteallwhoknew Waynetocelebratehislifebyrememberingthejoyhe broughtintotheworld.Thoughhemaybegonefromoursight,hisspiritendures intheheartsofthosewholovedthem.
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AmemorialservicewillbeheldinWayne’shonouronFriday,December12,2025 TheDeltaFuneralHomeandCremationCentre 5329Ladner TrunkRoad Delta,BC,V4K1W6
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HO RO SCOPE WEEKOF DEC11,2025 -DEC17,2025
ARIES March21-April19
You’llfindithardtokeep everyonesatisfied,even ifyoutryhardand make compromises.Whetherit’s onthejoborinyourpersonal life,you’llneedtoweighthe prosandconsand take a morenuancedapproach.
TAURUS April20-May20
You’llbreezethroughyour to-dolists,bothatworkand inyourholidaypreparations. Athome,your keen attention todetailwillhelpyoucreate aflawlessandharmonious atmosphere.
GEMINI May21-June20
Yourheroicgesturewill bringyoupraiseand recognitionthis week. Yourvolunteerworkcould earnyouanawardor, at least, ameaningful token of appreciation.
CANCER June21-July22
Be readyforlast-minute changestoyourholiday plansanddecorations. Take thetimethisweektogive specialattentionto afamily memberwhoneedsit.
LEO July23-Aug.22
Youmayconsidertreating yourselfto anewcarthis
Christmas! You’llbebusy withlast-minuteshopping andnumeroustrips,sobe preparedtomanageallthe littledetails.
VIRGO Aug.23-Sept.22
Spendqualitytimewithyour familythisholidayseason. However,youmayhave issueswithpayingyourbills becauseof asystemfailure. Inyourlovelife,you’re cravingmoretendernessand attentionfromyourpartner
LIBRA Sept.23-Oct. 22
Althoughtheshortestdayof theyearisfastapproaching, you’llstillfeelfullofenergy. Certainactivitieswillhelp breakupthemonotonyof dailylife. Youmightplan a triptocelebratetheholidays instyle.
SCORPIO Oct. 23-Nov.21
Ifyouwant alittlemore peaceinyourlife,limithow oftenyou readthenews. Instead,focuson reading inspiringstoriesorwatching entertainingTVshows.This shiftwillhelpyoufeel alittle morepeacefulandlightheartedinyourdailylife.
SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22-Dec.21
Yourabilitytobringlarge groupsofpeopletogether
willbeinvaluable. Youmay findyourselfin acrowd whereyoudon’tfeelentirely comfortable. Take thetime to reviewyoursocialmedia contacts.
CAPRICORN Dec. 22-Jan.19
You’llbe responsiblefor organizingthefestivities thisyear.Youhavemany tasks tocompleteatwork beforetheendoftheyear Timeisrunningout!Certain relationshipscouldprove exhaustinganddemand specialattention.
AQUARIUS Jan.20-Feb.18
Youmightdreamofescaping theharshwinterfor awarm getawayon sun-kissed sands inthetropics.This retreat couldevolveinto aspiritual journeythatinspires a personal revelation.
PISCES Feb. 19-March20
Itwon’t take muchforyouto feelemotionalthis week. By making afewsmallchanges toyourdaily routine,you may rekindle yourzest forlife.Attendingholiday get-togetherswillput a smilebackonyourface,so don’thesitatetoacceptany invitationsthatcomeyour way
HOWTOPLAY: Fillinthegridsothat everyrow,every columnand every3 x3box contains thenumbers 1through 9onlyonce. Each 3x3box isoutlinedwith a darkerline. Youalreadyhave a fewnumbers to get youstarted. Remember:youmustnot repeatthe numbers 1through 9inthesameline, columnor 3x3 box.
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