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Housingministerannounceshelpfordevelopers

B.C. gov’tsays payment of most development charges can wait until new buildings areoccupied

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

It’s beingdescribed asa game changerthat will help reduceinterest andothercostsfor developers while gettingmorehousing built, sooner.

Ravi Kahlon, B.C.’s Ministerof Housing,wasin North Delta Wednesday (July2) joined by Delta Mayor George Harvie, Surrey MayorBrenda Locke, along withthe Urban Development Instituteandthe HomebuildersAssociation Vancouver,foraprovincial announcementondevelopment cost charges.

Cities willnow be able to defercollection of DCCs fromdevelopersfor largerhousing projects, untiltime of occupancy, with just 25 percent to be paidup front.

“What that meansis significant savingsforhousingdevelopmentprojects. It meansthat moredollars can go towardsadditionalprojectsin ourcommunity Itmeanshousing will be builtfasterand cheaperin communities.Andthese kindsof solutions sound, maybe notasgrand, buttheyare significantinthe sensethey will make thedifference between projects happeningandprojectsnot happening. And this kind ofinnovative solutionisonly able to be donethrough partnerships,” said Kahlon.

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BCHousingMinister Ravi KahlonatJuly2 announcement,with Surrey MayorBrenda Locke and DeltaMayorGeorgeHarvie.

thing both Surrey and Delta have been advocating be changed to reduce borrowingcosts for developers, whilenotimpactingthe bottom line for municipalities.

Outliningthe stepshis government hasalready undertaken to encouragemorehousing, including affordablehousing, butacknowledging challenges remain, Kahlon said rentsandhousingpricesare

Notingthat he’s anticipatingall municipalities will implementthe change within sixmonths, and ishopingtheCityof Vancouver,which hasalready hadthe ability to defer, willalsofollow, Kahlonnoted it’s an innovativeandimportant solution,especially since many projects have been paused.

Harvie,who putforward a motionforhiscouncil last year to requestthe change, agreed that projectsin Delta have been stalled becauseofinterest and carrying costsfordevelopers.

“Forusin Delta, we have a significant numberof projectsthat are actually stalled. My worry as mayor isthat we arenot receivingadequate new growth oftaxes. We rely on newgrowth of taxes to ensure we can payincreasedcosts… so we need,aslocal governments, to do everything possible to assist our developmentcommunityin gettingon withprojects that have already been approved,” he said.

Metro Vancouverandthe TransLink boardalso need to followwhen it comes to DCCs,added Harvie, notingit hasnofinancialimpactonlocal governments.

Theprovince willalsoamend regulations to expand theuseofon-demand surety bonds,provincewide.

Locke saidthemeasuresareanothercrucial step inunlockingnewhousingand,combined withqualified homebuildersusingon-demand surety bonds in Surrey, will be a game changer.

“Itmeans builders canaccesscredit,morefreely, keeptheirprojectsmovingand reducingcosts, benefitsthat ultimately willtranslate into more affordable housingforfamilies,” Locke said.

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UPFRONT

WhatcomCountyadministratorhearsPointRoberts’problems

PHILMELNYCHUK

pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu madethe two border-crossing tripfrom Bellingham to Point Roberts July 3, to heartheconcernsof residents payingthepriceofatrade war started by theirPresident DonaldTrump.

“It wasa generaldiscussion,where we heardalotoftheconcernsfrom local residents.

“Came away withalistof20questions to followupon. That’s the kindof meetingit was,” said Sidhu.

Bordertrafficand businessfrom B.C. into theisolated part ofthe peninsula hasdropped sincePresidentTrump issued tariffannouncementsand repeatedly threatened to annex Canada. Someideas raised previouslyto encourage Canadians to cross the borderinto thetinycommunity included temporaryholidayson salesor business taxorduties,orhelpfrom Washington state in raisingtheprofileof Point Roberts.

But Sidhu cautioned someofthose ideas requirethe approvalofthefederal government.

Whenitcomes to giving temporary or partial reliefonthecounty’s portion ofthe salestax,“that is adecisiononly council can make,” he said.

Butthat involves somelegalquestionsandit’s notcertain if that’s legally possible, said Jed Holmes, publicaffairs

and strategy manager, at Whatcom County.

“Givingup (county) revenueisnot somethingthat we would take lightly,” said Holmes.

Andiffavourable treatmentisoffered Point Roberts, then the border townsof Sumas, Lindenand Blainecouldask for the samething, Sidhu pointed out.

Buthe saidthewhole point ofthe meeting was to exploreideas.

Nevertheless, Sidhu saidhe’llbring thoseideas back to Whatcom County councilin Bellingham.

“We canbringitupand seewhat county council cando,” he said.

Planninganddevelopmentissues also were discussedduringthemeeting

at the Point Roberts Community Center

While some residents want to see more economicdevelopment, some want to see Point Roberts remainthe wayitis,he said.

Point Robertsisa “veryunique situation”headded.

He expects to make a returnvisit sometimeinthe winter.

“I think…thecommunity can be helped with more visitsfrom Canadiansand relaxing some ofthe conditions between Point Robertsand Tsawwassen,” Sidhu said.

Point Roberts residentBrian Calder said about70 people attended, saying someasked abouttaxationand saidthey were receiving no services

in return Meanwhile, becauseof lack of servicesand economicopportunity, peopleareleaving, withonly seniors remaining.

“They have turnedusinto anold age home,” he said.

He addedthat about70 percentof property owners are Canadianswho don’t have a say in howthecommunity is run.

He addedthat he was worriedthat provisionof water, electricaland septic sewer servicesfrom Canada could be threatened by a downturnin relations.

The best thing Whatcom County coulddois to give Point Robertslocal control so it can seta budgetand make its owndecisions,he said.

BENNETT BLAUSTIEN PHOTO

The Point Roberts Taxpayers Association hosted Hands Across the Border onSunday, July6where residentsfrom bothsidesoftheborder cametogetherin the spiritof unityand friendship. Thegathering was a celebration of shared valuesandthelove and respect forour neighbours, fosteringa senseof community thattranscends nationallines.

Delta,MetroVancouverdrinkingwatergetspassinggrade

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Delta’s drinkingwatermetprovincial requirementsinthe BC Drinking Water Protection Regulationandofthe samplestaken last year,none tested positive for E.coli.

A2024drinkingwaterqualityreport fromtheengineeringdepartmentto councilnotesthat staffconducted approximately1,265 watersample tests from Delta’s drinkingwaterdistribution system,whichwereobtained from33 samplingstations.

Samples were tested on-site for temperature, turbidityand chlorine residual,whileanadditional sample wassenttoMetroVancouver’s laboratory whereit wastestedfor turbidity, chlorine residual,heterotrophicplate counts,totalcoliformbacteria,aswell as E.coli.

In addition, testsformetals,vinyl chloride,anddisinfection by-products were conducted at severalsampling sites, the report notes,addingdetailed physicaland chemicalanalyses were performedontheartesianwell water sourced from WatershedParkinNorth

Delta.The city does not test forasbestos inthedrinkingwater.

Thereportalsonotes that last yearit undertook121 waterqualityinvestigations,initiated by residents,for waterrelatedquestionsandconcerns,while also repairingseven watermainbreaks withoutcompromisingthe watersystem,

Thecityalsosaved approximately $320,000 by introducingwater from the wellslocatednearWatershedPark intothedistribution system,whilealso replacingaroundthree kilometresof watermain with new mainsthat have higherqualitymaterialandupgraded pipe diameters.

Meanwhile,aMetroVancouver report to the region’swater committeenotes allthe waterqualityparametersmonitoredbyMetrofor the regionaldrinking watersupplyin2024alsomet provincial waterqualityregulationsandthe federal Guidelines for CanadianDrinking Water Quality,withtheexceptionofturbidity at anunfiltered Coquitlam sourcedue tolast fall’s majoratmospheric river event.

Theannual report summarizes the analysisof approximately169,000 tests

conducted on samplescollected from theGreaterVancouver WaterDistrict (GVWD) source reservoirs, watertreatmentplantsandtransmission system, aswell asmicrobiologicalwater quality testingofmemberjurisdictions’systems suppliedbythe GVWD.

Theregionaldistrictthis summer, meanwhile,islaunching another round of public engagementanupdateto Metro’sDrinkingWater Management Plan.

Thecostofwater goingup

Asfaras what Metrowill be charging Delta to supplywater,thosecostscontinue to rise.

Homeowners’ 2025 bill forutility feesfor water, sewerand solid waste services,isupbyatotalof$250,from $1,357for asingle-familyhome in2024, to $1,607in2025.

Thebiggest increase isdriven by MetroVancouver’s expandingcapital programsandcost-sharingplanfor the NorthShoreWastewaterTreatment Plantproject.

As faras waterpurchased by Delta fromthe GVWD,itwas oneofthe areas that alsosaw anincrease,asthe bulk

waterpurchasesaccountfor approximately67per centofDelta’s water budget.Delta’s 2025costfor purchasing waterfromthe region wasestimated to increasebyapproximately$1.5million, or6.3 percent.

The2025 net wateroperations budgetand capitalcontribution,excluding MetroVancouver,wereexpectedto increasebyapproximately$600,000,or fiveper cent, comparedto2024, mainly due to increases forcontractual obligations,inflationarycostpressuresand aginginfrastructurerenewal, as well asupgrades required to supportfuture densification.

Theflatwater rate for asingle-family homeincreasedby$75,from$655in 2024 to $730in2025. The2025metered waterrates increases by asimilarextent asthe flat waterrate.

Anew Metroreporttothe watercommitteeonthe draft five-yearcapitalplan notes potentialoperationalcostsavings could be achieved throughthe 2026 budget cyclewith ahousehold impact targetfor2026 seeing an increaseof2.5 percent, 2027 at three percent, 2028 at fiveper cent, as well as fiveper cent increasesfor both 2029 and 2030.

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CitygivesmorefundingforTourismDelta,chamber

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Deltacouncil recently approved another service agreement between thecity,the Delta Chamberof Commerceand Tourism Delta.

The$319,667infundingfromthe cityincludes$142,667forthe remainderof2025, to align the chamber’s budgeting cycle, and$177,000for 2026 to fundthe Visitor Centre operations, destination marketingand strategic tourismplanning.

Lastfall,councilendorsed Tourism Delta’s new Delta Community Tourism Plan.

Anews release by the chamber noted thenewplanemphasizesdestinationdevelopment by leveraging naturalassets withthecreation of diverse experiencesthat reflectthecity’s charm, from sportand agri-tourism, to culinaryexperiencesandfestivals and events.

Theplanalso seeks to engage residentsthroughitscommunity-first approachto ensurethat all tourism initiativesalign withlocalpriorities anddelivertangible benefits.

Two years ago, Tourism Delta cameunderthe umbrella of the Delta Chamberof Commerce.

The change saw oversight by a new tourismadvisorycommitteeof the chamber, which was to include representationfromtheprevious Tourism

Delta board. Together,they operated Delta’s Visitor Centre and the Destination MarketingOrganization, managedthe“We Love Delta”brand andother tourismassetsundera service agreement withthecity.

The“We Love Delta”brand,which

promoted hyper-local tourismduring the pandemic, was to be transitioned away towardsamore traditional campaign to attractvisitors to Delta,however,it was to continue to be used to promote resident-focused campaign initiatives.

A reportto council notesthe Delta VisitorCentrein the past yearsawa 37

MKBDeltaLandsdevelopmentfinallygetsapproval

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Deltacouncil has finally been able to give thegreenlight to a major industrialdevelopment, which received preliminary approval years ago but was stuckinlimbo waitingtheprovincial government’sblessing.

Council at its June 23meeting gave final approvalfortheMKB DeltaLandsdevelopment west of Hwy.91, near Nordel Wayandthe SouthFraser Perimeter Road,which will eventuallyinclude2.2million squarefeetofnewindustrial space.

Councilgrantedconditional approvalfollowing a publichearinginthe summerof2016, butfinal approval wascontingent on severalconditions beingmet.

Locatednext to Burns Bog, theproposed project received Agricultural Land Commission approvalforanexclusion in2017.

In 2019, Metro Vancouver’s board approved a land-use designation change.

Metro’s Burns Bog scientificadvisory panelalso reviewed the application andprovidedadviceon themitigation, maintenanceandmonitoring plansforthe bog’s ecology and hydrology.

Council last year raised concernstheproject had beenin limbo since its Water Sustainability Act application was submittedin August 2020.

Council agreed to putforward a request at the Unionof BC Municipalities(UBCM) conventionforameeting withprovincialministers

andofficials to discuss the delay.

“TheMKB Delta Lands project represents a significant economic opportunityfortheCity of Deltaandthebroader Metro Vancouver region. However, theproject has been severely hampered

by delaysinthe permittingprocessunderthe Water Sustainability Act, threateningitsviability and potential to contribute to localand regional economicgrowth.

Thesedelaysarenot isolated but reflect a broaderissueaffect-

ingprojectsthat require complex changesinand around streams,which arecritical to their developmentand success,” according to a report last year.

Thecity called for immediateprovincial intervention to address the permittingprocess delays.

As part of the application, separate lots totalling137.7hectares(340 acres)are to be transferredfrom the owners to thecityforconservation purposes,including land east of Hwy.91where thecompany originally sought to buildhousing years earlier.

The owner wasalso required to providean $11millionamenitycontributiondirected towards irrigationanddrainage improvements, North Deltatransportation

improvementsandcommunityamenities.

The owneralsoprovided the province2.4hectares(sixacres) of highway dedicationforthe Nordel Wayinterchange.

Giventhat many ofthe external agency approvalsare still required for the on-site and off-site servicing, the extensive engineeringdesign work required,andthelengthy period required to constructthe perimeter bermsandfillthe site to flood proofinglevels,the owner haselected to enter into a specialno-build covenant, similar to what was recently approved for the Parkwood industrial development.

To provideflexibility and respond to future industrialuserneeds, the Parkwood owner requested a staged subdivision and servicing approach.

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OPINION

Timetoreinin thesesalaries

HEditor’s

IAN JACQUES

owmuch shoulda municipal politician be compensated?

It isaquestionthat isoftendebated at thistimeof yearas governments release financialinformationforthe past year.

Last week,the Optimist reported on Delta’s financial picture while anothermedia outlet, Global News, reported onthe top earnersthroughout the Lower Mainland, bringing to light a staggering amount ofcompensation that is going to municipal mayors.

In 2024, Richmond Mayor MalcolmBrodie wascompensated $397,482. Thisincludeshis salary at theCity of Richmondandthe boardshe sitson,including South Coast Transportation Authority, Metro Vancouverand the Municipal Finance Authority.

Next up was current Metro board chairand Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley at $377,560, Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West at $376,263and Delta Mayor George Harvie at $317,401whichincludeshis salary at theCityof Delta at $201,625,whichthe Optimist reported on.

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Harvie’s base payin2024 was$182,919 withan $18,706 carallowance.

In comparison,in2023,the mayor’s base salary increasedfrom$154,264 to $175,264, whilecouncillor salariesincreasedfrom$62,788 to $74,399.

Forfurthercomparison,in2015, then Mayor Lois Jackson received a base salary of$117,841. In addition, she hada carallowanceof$16,728.

No one,including myself, wouldquestion that being a mayorofany municipalityisa tough job. Thereare lots ofcommitments, lotsoflonghours. Thisisnotafiveday-a-week, nine-to-five job,. Butthere must be limitationsoncompensation.

For somecontext,as reported on CKNW, B.C. Premier David Eby wascompensated $218,587,anda B.C. cabinetminister wascompensated $183,085,whilePrime Minister Mark Carneyis at $406,200.

Ifa Lower Mainland mayoris making morethan the premieroftheprovinceandis getting close to the salary of ourprimeminister, then our municipalitiesandtheir spendingis outof touchand outofcontrol.

Metro Vancouverisundergoingafull reviewofitsprocesses, salary structuresand overall governance to trim thefat, cutcostsandbring Metro back to reality. It’s time ourcitiesdidthe same.

heysmile when you win, butnot toobig. They checkinwhen you’re struggling, but a little too eagerly. They’re theoneswho say, “I’m so happyfor you,” with just enough edge to make you wonderifthey really are.

We’veallencountered them,those so-called friendsoracquaintances who, beneaththe surface of support, seem to quietly rootfor our missteps. Whetherit’s jealousy, insecurity,or their own unresolved issues, there’s a particular kindof personwhofindscomfortin thediscomfortofothers. Not overtlycruel, but subtlycompetitive. The type who won’tcelebrate your successunless theirsisbigger,louder,or more“meaningful.”

Their joyin your misfortuneisn’talways loud. It’s inthequick

Community Comment

shiftin tonewhen you share good news. It’s in the silencethat follows your latest achievement. It’s the waythey lightup whenthey hear somethingdidn’t go your way. Andit’s rarely about you—it’s aboutthem Theirinsecurities. Their unhealed wounds. Their need to feel “ahead,” even ifitmeans watching you fall behind.

It’s painful to realize that not everyone clappingfor you is cheering, butit’s also empowering.

Becauseonce you know thedifference between genuineencouragement and passive envy, you stop shrinking to make others comfortable. You stop sharing good news with peoplewho can’tholdit And you begin surrounding yourself withthose whocelebrate you loudly, lovingly,and withoutcondition.

Realfriends want to see you shine. They don’tmeasure yourlight againsttheirs They know that someoneelse’s win doesn’tmeantheirloss. Andtheyshowup not just when you’redown, butwhen you’re soaring. So,here’sthetruth:not everyonein yourcircleis in yourcorner, butthat doesn’tmean you have to dim yourlight. Keep shining. Because the right people willnever be blinded by yourbrilliance,they’ll be inspired by it.

WARREN DEAN FLANDEZ

Opposedtohotelre-zoning

The following letter was sent to Delta mayor and council and copied to the Optimist:

Writingon behalfofmore than 540 Delta residentsas part ofa petition by FriendsofLadner Village againstthe useof public,andforcommercial purposes, such asa touristhotel, we are vehemently againstthe rezoningofthe seven Chisholmand Delta Streetlots, asproposed in LU009745.

Someof our keyobjectionsinclude:

Decreasedpublic access: Commercialuse will restrict public access to this land, potentiallylimiting housing, recreationalopportunities, free public parking(a potentiallossof about50 spaces)andothernon-profit uses.

Equity concerns: Commercial developmentonthis site willunevenly benefitcertainindividualsorcompanies, resultinginalossofcommunity fairnessand equity.

Long-term sustainability: Commercialusesare subject to the upsanddownsofthefluctuating business cycleof economicactivity-which coulddevalueand risk thelong-term

FriendsofLadner Village continues topushbackonanhotelinLadner.

sustainabilityand worthofthis public land.

This rezoning application hasnot doneafull analysisofthe social, economic,andenvironmental needsof our region.

Zoningthisasone large1.2-acre parcel willalso severely limititsfurther viable successandfuture, fairdiversity of publicuses.

Bev Yaworskiand Doug Reynolds for Friends of Ladner Village

Policecalledon‘scruffy’son

Editor:

Forthe secondtime inthe past few years, our adultneurodivergent son has been approached by the police,while relaxing in Memorial Park.

Someone calledthe police,nodoubtconcerned about our son’s appearanceinthe park.

Our sonis rather large, at timesabit scruffy looking,butis totally harmless. He typically walksthroughthe park, enjoys people-watching, and spendsalotof time sittingona bench. He isshyanddoesn’t approach anyonehe doesn’tknow.

I was ratheralarmed by hisfirst words when I came by to pickhimup

and go shopping.

“It happened again, Mom. Idon’tknowwhy. I was just sittingonthe bench, doingnothing. I thoughtthe police were coming to askme about someoneelseinthe park.”

He appeared puzzled andupset,andhe rarely showsthose kindsoffeelings.

Iamamotheroffive adult children,and grandmotheroffour. I cancertainlyunderstand why someone, possibly aconcernedmotherof young children, would contactthe police,if someoneuntoward seemed to be lurking aroundthe park.

I have noissues with

the police approaching our sonandasking him a fewquestions.

They were just doing their job, andI appreciate that.

Afterfirst going to the Community Police Station,Ithen went to Delta policeasthis was the second occurrencein several years.

Idohopethat in future, concernedcitizens willobservefirst, before responding bycell phone,when someone looks alittle different.

Thank you, Delta police,fortaking such good care ofus,and thank you Const. Mahon for listeningandacting on my concerns.

Allison Huggett

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CouncilOKsrezoningfor keypartofLadnerVillage

Learnmore witha FREE consultation

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Deltacouncil has mulledit overand approved a newMUL, a mixed-useLadner zone inthehopesof kickstartingdevelopmentinthe heartofLadner Village.

Most ofcouncil voted Monday (July 7)forthe three readingsthat will rezone sevencity-owned lots,or4,450 sq.metres, on Chisholmand Delta streetsinthehopesof attracting some kindof tourismaccommodation.

Coun.Alicia Guichon opposed the rezoning.

Whenadopted,the newMUL zone willcreatea six-storey,mixeduse zoneandallowhotel, retail,offices, restaurants, assembly halls, childcare, educationand “secondary residential.”

Mayor George Harvie

asked staff to point out that any development still will be subject to theformand character guidelinesoftheLadner Villagecoredevelopment permitarea.

Those guidelinesare intended to help revitalization while buildingon “elementsoftheexisting development patterns andhistoricalcontext,” saidacity report.

Theproject has generated controversy with FriendsofLadner Village opposingthe rezoning sayingthat public accessand parking will be reduced ifthearea is developed.

A540-name petition againsttheprojectalso wascollected,according to thegroup.

Feedback fromthe communityconsultationalso saidthat people were concerned about preservingthevillage character,lossof parking, affordablehousingand limiting buildingheights to belowfour storeys, saidacity report. That feedback led to adding mixed use rentalhousing

to thenew zone.

The rezoningisa resultofa multi-year processinvolving residents, businessesand theLadner Village renewaladvisorycommitteethat led to recommendations to revitalize thevillage, leading to the Getaway Here tourism project.

Thecityalready ownedfiveofthelots but in2024 bought twomore at 4940 Chisholm St.and 4926 Delta St. to completethe landassembly. Previous businesses were givennotice to vacate and theold buildings torndown.

Thecity hasissued a requestforexpressions ofinterest foranew hotel.Asa result,five possibledevelopers have responded, withashortlistofthoseinvited to submitdetailedproposals to thecity by Sept.15.

Current zoningofthe propertiesincludeslow impactindustrial, service commercial, publicuse, singledetached residentialandcomprehensive development.

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Lots offunhad by allatthis year’s FourthofJulyparade in Point Roberts.

CityofDeltalaunches communityartproject

As part of Delta’s ongoingcommitment to inclusionandcelebrationof Pride,thecityis launching Show YourPride—anew publicartinitiativeinvitingcommunitymembers to reflectonandexpress what inclusionandacceptancemean to themthis summer.

Developed in partnership withlocalartist ChloeGroth,thisinteractivePride-themed projectfeaturesa large bannerthat incorporates symbolsof Deltaalongsidethemessage: “You Belong Here.”

Grothisaqueer, Métis/Canadianillustrator.

They graduatedfrom Emily Carr University in2023 witha BFA, majoring in Illustration. They’velived inLadner fornearly 20 yearsand hascome to appreciate

the many littlethings (especiallythebirds)that bothLadnerand Delta have had to oﬀer.

They’vedone multiple artshowsin Vancouver and has beenanartist making portraits at Delta Pride events since2022.

Withthis work,Groth hopesthat people can useitasablank canvas, usingthedrawingin themiddleasa sort of starting point, to express beingqueerorknowing queernessin Delta.

Communitymembers ofall agesare encouraged to add to the banner throughoutthe summer by colouring, drawing, or writingtheir ownmessagesand reflectionson diversity andinclusion.

“Thisprojectis about morethan just art—it’s aboutcreating spacefor connectionandconversationin ourcommu-

nity,” said Mayor George Harvieinanews release.

“Weareproud to support initiativesthat promote belongingandallyship. Everyonedeserves to feel safe, seen,and valued intheircommunity.”

The banner willtravel to variouscityfacilities duringthe summer,giving residents multiple opportunities to participate:

July 2 – July 14: Delta City Hall

July 15– July 30: South Delta Recreation Centre

July 31– Aug. 15: North Delta Recreation Centre

Oncecomplete, the collaborative banner will be displayed at the seventhannual Delta PridePicnichosted by the DeltaPride Society on Aug. 17, at Memorial Park in Ladner. - Submitted

SchoolDistricthasamajor wishlistofcapitalprojects

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sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Threenewplaygroundsareamongthe Delta SchoolDistrict’s latest wishlist to the province.

School;districts must submita capitalplan every year to the Ministry of Educationfor major andminor capitalprojects.

A report to the school boardnotesthat no seismicmitigation work is plannedforthe2026/27 school year,whilethe latest enrolmentprojectionsforecastedfor Deltaindicate student enrolment willcontinue its slow recovery from many yearsofdecline andthat thereis systemwide classroom capac-

ity to accommodate the expected numberof studentsfortheforeseeable future.

Therearealso currently no schoolsinthe district’s inventorywhich have reached,or are expected to reach, the endoftheirusefullife andneed replacing.

However, thedistrict hasonemodularconnected pod at Hawthorne Elementary that will be reachingtheendof its lifecycle withinthenext five years.

Major structuralor accumulated maintenanceneeds willexceed thecost of replacement, sothedistrictisonce again submittingaproposal to replacethe pod withmodularconstructionfor$9,450,000 within

theprovince’s five-year capitalplantimeframe.

Earlier this year,the schooldistrict submitted an$8.7-millionproposal for that project.

Whilethat submission was turned down, theprovincedidamend itslistofother approved projectsfor Delta to includea$9-million Ladner Elementary sixclassroomaddition.

The latest minor capitalproposed school enhancementprogramprojectsinclude adistrict-wideheat pump replacement, ($1.2million), Burnsview Secondaryand South Delta Secondary supply airdistributionproject ($600,000)anda Holly Elementaryand Holly House roof refurbish-

ment($741,650),among others.

The submissionfor kitchenandfood service equipmentimprovements includes Heath, Port Guichon,and Jarvis elementary schools ($100,000).

Submissionsforthe annual Carbon Neutral CapitalProgram, which provides capitalfunding specificallyforenergy

efficiency projectsthat lower schooldistricts carbonemissions,includes a Sands Secondary high voltage replacement($600,000),new Chalmers Elementary heat pumps($600,000) and HVAC re-piping at four secondary schools, ($500,000),amongother proposals.

The submissionsforthe school

ground replacements include Sunshine Hills Elementary($195,000), Gibson Elementary ($195,000)andan Annieville Elementary accessibilityfeatureaddition ($100,000).

Thedistrict last year was successfulinits requestfor$195,000 fora newaccessible playground at Heath Elementary.

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Thedistrict wantsto replaceamodular connected pod atHawthorne Elementary.

Multi-usepathwayprojectsgetTransLinkfunding

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sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Anew Delta multi-use pathwayprojectis getting anotherfunding boost.

TransLink last week announceditisinvesting$145million to improvelocaltransportationinfrastructure across Metro Vancouver throughitslocal governmentfundingprograms.

Theprogramscollaborate with municipalities to co-fundupgradesthat enhance sustainabletraveloptionslike walking, biking, rollingandtransit, TransLinkexplained.

Thefundingalso includesmoneyfor maintainingand repairingthe major roadnetwork.

Deltais receivingmore than$2.6millionfor variousprojectsincluding intersectionimprove-

ments at 56th Street and19th Avenue,88th Avenueand117A Street, as wellasfundinga sidewalkprojecton Gilmour Crescent.

Fundingisalsocoming to review settlementof the80th Street overpass andthedesignfor seismicupgradesofthe72nd Avenue BNR overpass.

Thecityisalso getting money forthenew protected cycle laneon River Road between68th Street and Deas Island Road,as wellastheconstruction ofthe multi‐use pathway on56th Streetfrom Sixth Avenue to Winskill Park Those twoprojectsare receiving morethan$1.2 millionand$900,000 respectively.

The BC Ministryof Transportationand Infrastructurethis spring announcedthecity would receiveanactive

transportationinfrastructure grant of$763,000 combinedfor those two projects,identifiedin Delta’s Cycling Master Plan.

TheTransLinkfundingannouncementalso included the Tsawwassen First Nation,which will receivefunding toward thefirst phaseofanew pedestrian pathwayon TsawwassenDrive.

Metro reportshighlightair pollutants, GHG Anew Metro Vancouver report, Air Pollutant Emissions InventoryandTrendsin the LowerFraser Valley, forthe region’sair quality and climatecommittee, statesthat reducingair pollutant emissionshelps improve residents’health nowandinto thefuture.

A Health Canada study reported that today’s

Workonthenew56th Streetmulti-usepathway beganinMaywith constructiondone by fall.

cleanerair savesthe livesof about580 Metro Vancouver residents each year,compared to air qualityin2001,the report adds,notinganemissionsinventoryshows that,from 2000 to 2020, emissionsof most air pollutantsaretrending down.

However, a separate report to thecommittee, Trendsin Emissionsfrom Transportation(Personal Mobility)”,notes personal mobility remainsthe largest sourceofgreenhouse gas(GHG)emissionsanda significant

sourceofotherair pollutantsthat directly harm health.

Between2000and 2019, regionalGHG emissionsfrom cars, SUVs,andsmalltrucks and vans rose steadily, although per capitaemissionsdecreased.

Emissionsdecreased duringthe pandemicand then rebounded,though projectionsindicate a decrease in the years ahead,the report also explains.

Specifictrendsinclude ashift towardsmore walkingand cycling, more remote working, lesstravelin vehiclesand steadilyincreasing electric vehicle sales.

Additionally, economic activityand jobsfrom the cleantransportation industryaregrowing in B.C. andthe Metro Vancouver region.

CityofDeltanowhasfoodcharter

Anew cemeteryplan for Delta

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Deltacouncil has endorsedanew Community Food Charter.

Afood charteris a strategicdocumentthat isdesigned to serveas a guidefor municipal policyandplanning, raise awarenessoflocalfood insecurity,as wellasfostercross-sectorcollaborationamong businesses, agencies,institutions, policy makers andcommunitygroups.

“Localfood banks in Deltaare reportingincreasing demand consistent withthis provincialtrendwhich highlightsthegrowing urgencyforcoordinated, community-based strategies to addressfood insecurity and supportvulnerable residentsacross Delta,” a report to council explains.

Thenew Community

Food Charter states,“We envisionafair, resilient, andinclusivefood systemthat supportslocal ecosystemsandensures everyone hasdignified access to thefoodsthey want to eat.”Last year,the city retainedaconsultant to leadthe charterdevelopmentprocess. Aproject workingGroup was established,including The Delta Food Coalition (DFC).

TheDFCisnetwork of communityorganizations workingcollaboratively to address food security challengesin Delta,led byEarthwise Societyand funded by United Way BC.

The report also explainsthe charter outlinesproposed actions wherethecityandits partners cancontinue to supportfood security withinthecommunity.

“Theseinclude supportingaffordableand culturally relevant food

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programs,enablingurban agriculture, expandingfood education,and promoting regenerative farming. All relevant partnersarealsoencouraged to supportfood recovery partnerships,develop community teaching gardens,andadvocate for policiesthat support income security and food workers’ rights. Together, theseactionsaim to buildafair, resilient, and inclusive food system for all residents,” the report notes.

The report addsthat whilethecityledthe developmentofthe Food Charter, itisacollaborativeinitiativethat will be advancedthroughthe effortsofthe Delta Food Coalition.

“Thecoalition will developanimplementationandcommunicationsplanand will seek endorsementsfromlocal organizationsandinstitutionsthat are willing to integratethe charter’s valuesinto theirprogramsand policies,” the report notes.

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

TheCityof Delta will beginacommunity consultationprocess to gatherfeedback onthe proposedintermentand memorializationoptions inanew Cemetery Master Plan.

Thecity currently operates twocemeteries: Boundary Bay Cemetery,on56th Street in Tsawwassen,and North Delta Cemetery, onBrooke Road.

Thecity had retained aconsultant to help developanupdated planas, overthe past several years, demand forin-groundand above-groundinterments hascontinued at a steady pace.

Once again,thereare capacityconcerns,especially at Boundary Bay Cemetery,a report to councilnotes.

“A phased development approach is recommendedfor BBC, withthearrangement

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oflotsdictatingfuture capacity. Severaloptions have beenidentified includingamixoftraditional burialandingroundcremationlots andmoving away from additionalfull buriallots andcreating capacity throughin-groundand above-groundcremation lots. Intermentarrangements will be informed by publicfeedback and will be confirmed throughthefuture designoftheproject. It isanticipated that the update willultimately resultin between1,000 –1,400newcremationlots acrossallphases”the report explains.

Asfaras North Delta, while capacityisnot as much of aconcern, addingoptions to current services is recommended.

Infillconsistingoftraditionalfull buriallots, in-groundcremation lots, woodlandcremationlotsandcolumbariaareenvisioned,the report notes,addingthat

theincorporationof a newarea forgreen burialsisalsocontemplated.

“A green burialoption isproposed forconsiderationasanewinterment service.Green burialsdifferfrom a traditionalfull burial,as the body is wrappedin a biodegradableshroudor placedinabiodegradable casketandplaced into the earth to be naturally recycled,no chemicalsareused to preserve the body,” the report also explains.

“Requestsforgreen burials have increased in recent years, withthis optionconsidered to be a more environmentallyfriendlyalternative to traditional burial options,” the report adds.

Giventhelimitations of availablein-ground space at Boundary Bay, providingmoreingroundoptionsin North Delta may be required to meetfuture residents’ requests,according to theplan.

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Majornewbusinesspark underwayineastLadner

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Work onthe78th Street Interchange

Projectin Deltaisprogressing withatarget completion date of winterof2026.

It’s oneofa series of major roadprojects underwaythat are part of the Parkwood Industrial Estatesdevelopment, locatedon88th Streetin EastLadner,anewindustrial business park.

Theindustrialproject is beingdelivered by Parkwood 88th Street Property LP,a joint venture between Beedieand Pineland Peat Farms.

A report to council notesthe owner has madeconsiderable progress inthe servicing requirementsforthe site.

Councilendorsed a request by the owner to releasetheno-buildand road reservationcovenantsfortheindustrial park,as wellasa recommendationfrom staff that the ownerenter a replacementcovenant identifyingthat the industrial zonedlotisunserviced.

All municipal servicing, roadworks and emergencyaccess requirementsarethe responsibilityofthe owner,prior to subdivision approvalor building permit beingissued.

To provideflexibility and respond to future industrialuserneeds, the owner requesteda staged subdivisionand servicing approach.

Releasingthecovenants wouldenablethe developmentoftheini-

tial 14hectares(35acres) inadvanceofcompleting thedetailedcivildesign work forthe remainderof theproperty.

According to aletter to thecity by Jason Tonin, executive vice-president, landdevelopment, in response to fundamental market changes, the strategyaims to attract and secure mid-to-large scale build-to-suitusers, similar to the Sobey’s project recently completed on80th Streetin Delta.

The owner has secured a tenant andis eager to beginthe application processforthefirst subdivisionand building permit.

“Beedieis currently finalizing Parkwood’s first build-to-suitlease withaglobalthird-party logisticscompany specializingin refrigerated food products.

Theirnewfacility at Parkwood willinclude a140,000- square-foot building withananticipated145employees.

Tofacilitate thisdevelopment, we requirea roadextensionofthe existinginternal eastwest cul-de-sacand subdivisionofthe landsinto three lots.. .” theletter states.

In 2018,the Beedie DevelopmentGroup got involved by assuming ownershipoftheformer Pineland Peat site.

Earlierthat year,following a publichearing, councilgranted approval inprinciple to the Pineland Peat Farms Ltd. application to develop the66-hectare(163-acre) property into several

heavy-industriallots.

Thenew zoning permitsa rangeoflightand heavyindustrialuses such as warehousing, wholesalinganddistribution,as wellasthe sale, repairand rentalof a rangeofproducts,cold storage, researchlaboratories, manufacturing andprocessing industries,fishprocessing and constructionindustries.

Officeoperationsand eatinganddrinking establishmentsarealso permitted.

Community

TsawwassenvolunteerreceivesSonsofScotlandmedallion

IAN JACQUES ijacques@delta-optimist.com

Eighty yearsofdedicatedmembershipin the Sonsof Scotland BenevolentAssociation helping to advance Scottish culturein Metro Vancouver has resulted ina wonderful awardfor a Tsawwassen woman.

Elizabeth Murray was presented withacommemorativemedallion duringtheopening ceremonyof Scotfestin Coquitlamin June. Foundedin1876, the Sonsof Scotlandis Canada’s oldest Scottish fraternalorganization —created to support Scottishimmigrantsand Canadian education through mutualaidand advancementof cultural.

Murray has been a proud80-yearmember of Sonsof Scotland’s Lord Tweedsmuir Camp, basedin Vancouver’s Kerrisdaleneighbourhood andestablished in 1936.

During her many decadesof service,she rose to leadershipas District Chiefof Sons of Scotland’sBritish ColumbiaDistrict helping guide camps acrosstheprovince. Herconnection to Scottishheritage isalso deeply rooted inthe story ofthe Highland Gamesin Metro Vancouver. Murray served for many yearsasadirector ofthe United Scottish Cultural Society—the hostof ScotFestBC andshecontinuesthat

Cilla Bachup,anotherproud Tsawwassen residentand president ofthe St. Andrew’s and Caledonian Society, alongside Peter Richards,Presidentof United ScottishCultural Society, madethepresentationtoMurray.

work today as a board memberofthe Scottish Cultural Centre Society in Vancouver “Herdecadesoflead-

ershipand volunteerism have helped shape the very institutions we celebrate today,” said Thomas Budd, secretaryofthe

Sonsof Scotland Society. “Her storyisnotonly personal—it’s woven into the shared fabricof the Scottishcommunity inBritish Columbia.”

Cilla Bachup,another proud Tsawwassen residentandpresident ofthe St.Andrew’sand Caledonian Society, alongside Peter Richards, Presidentof United Scottish Cultural Society, madethepresentation to Murray.

“I could not have imaginedon Aug. 4, 1951,that I would again be honoured at a BC Highland Games74 years later,” said Murray. “I have been blessed with good health to achieve an awesomemilestone —a Sonsof Scotland 80 Year Member badge (jewel),presented to me at ScotFest BC 2025. I’ve had,andcontinue to have,anincredible journey.”

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Community

Delta’sPopoffpopoffershealthiercraftsoftdrink

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pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

Anewbrandof soft drink madein Delta to begood for you ison sale in Thrifty Foodsthroughoutthe region.

Jenn Kimberly is founderof Popoffand says thecraft soda isnow oneofthe top-10 selling itemsinthe Tsawwassen Thrifty Foods.

Popoffislow-calorie, low sugar, withprebiotic

fibre andvitamins.

“I’m stillinshock.And evenmore so …incrediblygrateful,”she said online.

Sheaddedthat asan emerging business, “we don’t have abig teamor fancy budgets.”

She starteditafterher daddied, wondering ifhe would have benefited by havinghealthier foods.

“Most days,it’s me behindthewheel,load-

ingup my car, making deliveriesanddoing everything I can to keep thingsmoving. “Sowhen acommunity rallieslike this,itmeans everything,”she said.

Popoffispriced at $4.99a can becauseit’s made with realingredients, withvitamins, minerals and fibre and crafted insmall batches (in Delta,),she said.

“Allthethingsthat make ita better-for-you

Tsawwassenfundraiserforcancer foundationhaspersonalmeaning

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pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

They may be called The Ziltches butthehigh school band outof South Delta Secondary wants to make alot fromtheirfund-raising eventon July 12.

The Ziltches versus Cancer sessiontakesplace at 7 p.m.,inthe Tsawwassen Legionandisinaidofthe BC Cancer Foundation.

It’s animportantgigforthegroup becausethe causehitshome personally. The band’s bassist Elliott Jorgensen wasdiagnosed witha rare cancerin January,undergoing surgeryin April to remove an11-centimetre tumour, plusthe hamstrings,inhisleg.

“Thedoctors toldmel would be spendingmonths to build my leg strengthandlearn to walkall over again,” said Jorgensenonline.

“I went againstthe odds set against meand pushedthroughmentallyand

TheZiltches versus Cancersessiontakes placeat7 p.m.,in the Tsawwassen Legionandisinaidof theBC Cancer Foundation.

physically to get to where Iamnow. Andnowlook at me!”

He addedthat heknows many peoplewhoareaffected by thedisease.

Such eventsaregreatforbringing awarenessand support to those strugglingwhilealso raisingmoney for a greatfoundation,headded.

Admissionis by donationandall agesare welcomeuntil10 p.m.

soda.”

Butsheaddsfor some, that priceis a bit outof reach.

To make Popoffmore pricefriendly,they teamed up with Thrifty’s to sellit at $3.99a can, for awhile,followed by anotherpromotion.

Sheaddedthat she is working to reducethe price evenfurther.

Kimberly addsthat hearing wordsof support means alot.

“Thank youforshowingup,for believing inanemerginglocal, better-for-you soda with abigdreamof making healthand wellnessless clinicalandmorefun!”

“Itis my hopethat one day,future generations will be able to walkinto aconventionalgrocery storeand seenotonly oneaislefor naturalor organicfoods but rather multipleaisles …” she saidonher website.

founderof Popoffand saysthecraftsodais nowoneofthetop-10 sellingitemsinthe TsawwassenThrifty Foods.

Awesomeamateur chefssoughtin South Delta for TV foodseries

The Food Networkis lookingforfivefantastic amateur chefsin South Delta to be part ofan episodeofthefood series ComeDine With Me Canada.

Theshow willairon the Food Networkin Canada andCitytv+ some timethisfall, with more informationforthcoming.

Theshowis looking forfivelocal,enthusiastic andamateur chefsfrom thisarea who will each hostadinner party in theirhome, “showcasing culinary skills to impress theirfellowcontestants,” says a release.

After each dinner

Theshowislooking forfive local,enthusiasticand amateurchefsfromthisareawhowilleachhosta dinnerparty in theirhome.

party,the chefs will rate thedishes withthehighest score at the endof the week winninga cash prize, along with some seriousbragging rights.

Thedeadline to apply is July 25 while par-

ticipants must be 19and able to film between August and Octoberof this year.

Twofull days andfour consecutive eveningsare required forfilming.

-Staff Writer

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Delta’sFourWindslightbeer renamedCelebrationofLightLager

PHILMELNYCHUK pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

Deltansindowntown

Vancouverforthe Honda Celebrationof Light, can walk around withabitmore swagger this yearafteralocal beer has been namedtheofficial beerfor the July event.

Four Winds Light, temporarily renamed Celebrationof Light Lager, has beentapped to become theofficial beerforthis year’s fireworksshowthat takesplaceinthe bigsmoke, July 19,23,and26.

“Four Windsisproud to be theexclusive beer sponsorof this year’s Honda Celebrationof Light,” said Adam Mills,co-founderand general managerof Four WindsBrewingon72nd Street.

“This event has beenacornerstoneof summerinthecity,for aslongasI can remember. We’ve beencomingdown since we were kids,andnowI get to share it with my own. It’s oneofthose rare occasionsthat brings thewhole city together,and we’retrulyhon-

Winds’Celebrationof LightLagerisofficialbeerof fireworks

oured to be part of it.”

Thelimited-edition Celebration of LightLager will be stocked throughout B.C. in six-packsand 15-packs.

Four Windsalso will be the exclusivebrewery partner at all participating ticketed bars and

restaurantsduringthe Honda Celebrationof Light.

CelebrationOf LightLageris brewed with CanadianPilsner maltand rice,deliveringanultralight bodyand cleanfinish at four percentalcohol, says anews release.

Four Winds Brewingwins five timesatnational competition

PHIL MELNYCHUK pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

Delta’s Four Winds Brewing hasthe wind inits sails,after winning five CanadianBrewing Awards.

The nationalcompetitioninvitesthe best brewsfromacrossthe country in almost every conceivable category, resultingina totalof 50 categories.

In theBrett wildand mixed culture beer category,defined by the type of yeastused, Four Winds finished witha goldand bronzemedal.

Its beer,Operis,aBrett saison with seven percent alcohol, claimedthe top spot,while Cherryoperis, withhintsof cherry pie, grabbedbronze.

Four Windsalso claimed goldinthe Germanwheat and rye beer category withits Dunkelweizen, made at Four Winds Beach HouseandBrewery,in Tsawwassen.

The beeralso wonthe silvermedalfor best in

show.

Thecompany also won a silverinacompletely different category,that ofexperimentaland speciality India PaleAle, with its BlueDream Hazy IPA.

Adam Mills, general manager with Four Winds, saidonline, “Still brewing, stilldreaming, still standing. We’rehonoured to share that we broughthomefive awards fromthis year’s Canadian Brewing Awards,thanks to theincredible work of our team at both River Roadandthe Four Winds Beach House.

“To our team, you’ve earned everybitofthis. Thank youforthe care, the skill,andthe relentlesseffort behind every beer we make.

“And to thosewho’ve shared a glass withus thisisfor you, too,” Mills said.

Anotherlocalbrewery also scooped upabronze medal, withBritannia Brewing, in Ladner Village, winningthe awardforits Peach Wit fruit beer.

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Community

SouthDeltagroupoffersfriendship,supportforoldguys

PHILMELNYCHUK

pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

Anewgroup has been formed to help retired guys withtimeandexpertise to spare, andwho alsouse somefriendship and socialconnection.

“Women just tend to dothat kindofthing naturally,whereasalot of seniormendon’t,” said Bruce Page, speaking forthenewgroup called Men’s Sheds, just formed in South Delta.

Onemember told Page that ifanything happened tohis wife,he wouldn’t have any sociallife at all.

Men’s Sheds beganin Australiainthe1990sand nowarefoundaround the world.

Thegroupoffers friendshipand support

and just aplace to hang outanddo some good as well.

Thenewgroupin South Delta,though just togetherforafew months, hasalready completed itsfirst projectwhich was building a gazebo at the Good Samaritan Delta View Care Centre.

Thegroupisaninformalone, with about10 men so far, witha casual approach to things.

Membersofthegroup will have a rangeof skills basedonalifetimeof experiencethat can be applied to community projects, butno skill setis required.

“Theydon’tneed to have any skills,they can just showup,” Page added.

Members will get together regardlessof whetheranyprojectis on the go.

According to the website, Men’s Shed is agroupofmenwho get togetherintheircommunity to developnew skills, discovernewinterests, and make new friends.

“Butit’s so much more thanthat For many men, agingand retirement can lead to lonelinessand a lossof purposeandthat’s where Men’s Shedscome in. Symbolicofthat backyard workshopwhere menshare storiesand tinker with woodworking orelectronics,a Men’s Shed isgroundedinthe ideathat mencommunicatemoreeffectively whenthey’re ‘shoulder to shoulder’ with other

men.”

Currently,thegroup meets Monday mornings at KinVillage butit’s lookingformoreofa per-

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There’snominimum age to join,thoughit’s usually retired men. Womenarealso welcome.

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to the wedding banquet Andthedoor wasshut.” All10 had lamps. All were waiting, butonly five were truly prepared. Theothersassumedthey hadtime to spare. They learned too late that you can’t borrow spiritual readiness.

In an ageofdistraction, Jesus callsus to vigilance. To live not just religiously, but relationally. To cultivatethe “oil”ofprayer, character, andfaith beforecrisis comes. Thereis stilltime Thedooris stillopen butletusnot wastethe moment.

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BarnstoBeachestrailsystemopentothepublic

TheCityof Delta has launchedthe Barns to Beaches Bike Route, a16-km cyclingadventure that connects Ladner and Tsawwassen.

This scenic routeinvites cyclists ofall agesand abilities to experience Delta’s breathtakingmixoffarmland, waterfront views,andvibrant local businesses. Riders willtravelalongquiet country roadsandthepicturesque Boundary BayDikeTrail, stopping to enjoy localbreweries,farm stands, cafés,birdwatching spots,and sandy beaches—allhighlightsofwhatmakes Delta so unique.

“Barns to Beachesisagreat way to explorethis part of ourcommunity by bike—includingbirds, barns, beaches, cafés,andmore,” said Mayor George Harvieinanews release. “With support fromtheprovincial Destination Development Fund, we’vecreated a memorable day-tripexperiencethat celebrates Delta’s unique characterand

encouragesactivetransportationfor both residentsandvisitors.”

Fundedthrougha$150,000 grant fromtheProvince ofBritish Columbia’s Destination Development Fund,the city hasbroughtthe route to life with branded wayfinding signage, detailed route mapping, andadditional features to enhancethe rider experience. Two bike repair stations have beeninstalled alongthe route, along with educational signage that sharesthe storiesand significanceofthearea.

At boththenorthernand southern endsofthe route, informational kiosks have beeninstalled to remind riders that theyaretravelling throughanactive farmingarea andencouragethem to sharethe route respectfully withfarm vehicles.

“Thenew Barns to Beachesbike route isafantasticadditionthat strengthens Delta’s year-round visitor economyand communityvibrancy by creatingnew

ways for people to connect withthe placestheyvisit,” said Spencer Chandra Herbert, Ministerof Tourism,Arts,

Cultureand Sport. Iencourage everyone to enjoy thetrailthis summer.”

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EverytimeItravel away Ikisstheground whenI returnhometo South Delta. We have everything:theocean,islands, mountains, ariver, fields, wildlife.Many ofthesetreasures canbeseen regularlyas youtravelbetween Tsawwassenand Ladner-theNorth Shore mountains,Mt Baker, the Fraser River Delta,the GulfIslandsandbirds,somanybirds! We needto protect our precioushomefromanythingthatthreatens it.

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These two love DeasIsland! Madison(6)and Liam (4)Iaskedthemwhy? Their response “it’ssobeautifuland we love takingpictures”.They alsosaidthey likelistening fornature soundsandlooking fordifferentbirds.

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Ilove livingin South DeltabecauseIknow a very wonderfulman namedJeff E. Jefflives inLadnerandbrings joytoallwhoknow himormeethim.Jeff hasabeautifulsmile, andheenjoysbeing partofthisblessed and caring community. YoumayseeJeffatour local swimmingpools, walkingthroughtown, ortakingtransittothe many awesomeplaces herein South Delta.On Thursday’s, for over thepast10 years, Jeff cheerfullygoesto work deliveringthe Delta Optimistnewspaper to over50customers. Jeffhasagreatsense ofhumourandlovesto sharealaughwithhis manyfriends.

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Ilove this bridgein Tsawwassen becauseit leadstoThe Marmots. I love livingin South Deltaasit’s quietandit’s asmalltown andsee familiar faces everyday.

KATHLEEN CARSWELLPHOTO

Ihave livedin Tsawwassen for over 26 yearsenjoyingamazing sunsets, walkingalongmanypark trailseachwiththeir ownunique naturesettings, swimminginthe warmhightidesatCentennial Beach,and kayakingtheriverin Ladnerandalongtheclear waters at Tsawwassen Beach. We live in aphotographer’s paradisewith dynamicoceanviews andmany kindsofbirdstoseealongour shores andinourtrees. I love livingin Delta,sharinglifewiththe friendlypeople youmeetas you shop,go fora walk,orwhoare your wonderfulneighbourson yourstreet.

Loving Delta

My favouritespot in South Deltaisthe LadnerHarbour, wherebreathtaking sunsetsfloodthesky. It’s herewhereI feel deeply connected to my father,an avid fisherman,hunter andmemberofour community, who sadlypassed away in September2024. Thisspotisatruehiddengeminhistoric Ladner.

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KEN DAVIDSON PHOTO

In Delta, we’reluckytolive alongsidenature everyday—eveninour backyards. This raccoon, caughtinaquiet momentof mischief, remindsushow wildlife is wovenintothe fabricofour town.Whetherthey’re peeking from thetreesor waddlingacrossatrail,theseclevercrittersgive our community itsplayfulheartbeat.It’s notjusttheirstripedtails orbanditmasksthatmake themmemorable—it’s thatthey feellike partofthe neighbourhood.

I cometo work everyday in Tsawwassen,so I tooka moment totakethis photo,andI wanttoshareitwith youguyshere.Thisisa very vividmemory formebecauseseeing Mount Baker, whichisin Washington, US everyday fromthe worklocation,makes my day, considering it’s snowcappedall year long!Thank youandhopeitmakes someone’s day brighter!

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Ihavehappilylivedin South Deltasince 1982.This has beena wonderfulplace to raisekidsandgrandkidsandtoenjoy themanybeautifultrails close by. We love theeasyaccess to Vancouver, and tothe Victoria ferries, butlove the smalltown feelofLadnerand Tsawwassen. We rarelygoona walkwithout saying, “Welive insuchapretty place!”The wildlifeandsunsetviewing are spectacular,and we love the beachinallseasons.Thisphoto was recently takenat DeasIsland.Isawsomebumpsonthetrees and peeredatthem with my telephotolensand foundthis gorgeous pair of owls. We love South Delta!

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Lotsofplacestocycleon thebeatenpathinDelta

Delta may be close to the ocean butthat doesn’tmean you can’t wanderaimlessly amongthetreesandfieldson twowheels.

Several cyclingtrails,which must be shared with pedestrians,ina varietyof terrain.

Oneofthe easiest to access andthe easiest to pedalisthe MillenniumTrailthat connects Deas Island to Ladner. The path isnear Deas Island Regional Park andis about15kmfor a roundtrip, withminimalhills, and windsthroughfarms, marinasand river bends with access pointsincentralLadner and Captain’s Cove Marina. Parkingforthe Millennium Trailis available at River Road,

just northof 65B Avenue.

Another cycling/walking routethat’s moreopen to the seabreezes, isthe Roberts Bank Trail,in Tsawwassen. It’s a short rideof3.7km,consisting ofagravel pathand followsthe dike betweenthe rail terminal andthe BC Ferries terminal. Parkingis available at both endsofthetrail, withthemost convenient spot beneaththe overpass, at thenorth end. Foralongertrip, try the Boundary Bay DikeTrailwhich offersaflat,gravel34-km path amidst ocean side scenery Thetrail startsin BeachGrove and windsallthe wayaround theshoreline to Mud Bay,in Surrey.

It’s an easy ridefor cyclists buttheyshouldknow before they go that it can get busy with other cyclistsand pedestrians Some park benchesprovide a place to sitawhileas well.

In North Delta, between

Hwy.10and Kittson Parkway, is Watershed Park,whichoffers 11km suitableforbiking, as wellas joggingandhorseback riding. In themiddleofthe park, check out The Meadow whichoffers scenicviews.

Brunswick Pointoffers a 10-kmbikingor walking path, withfewhills,andallows cyclists to pedalalongthedike forbird’s eyeviewsofthebirds and wildlife.

-Staff Writer

Cyclingalong SouthlandsDrive in Tsawwassen.

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Twotrailsofferroomto roamforhorsebackriders

Fora change of pace,itmight be worth stepping back in timeanddoing some sight seeingonhorseback.

If you have your own equinecompanionorare rentingahorse, Delta’s largest park, Watershed Park,located beside Hwy.91and120th Street,in North Delta, offers11kmofdiverse,graveltrailsthat welcomehorses, as wellas cyclistsand pedestrians.

Onedestinationinthe park is The Meadow,inthecentreofthe park,and whichoffersniceviewsfromitshigher position.

Foramoreopen setting, riders can againenjoy theshoresidelocationof Boundary BayDikeTrail, runningfrom BeachGrove, in Tsawwassen, to Mud Bay,in Surrey,following theshore ofthe baytheentire way.

Thetrailconsistsofaflat, gravel path andwhileit’s generallyan easy route, it

Horsebackridingalongthedike.

can get busy, so visitorsareasked to be awareofothers when sharingthetrail.

The roundtrip works out to 34 km onthetrailshared by horses, cyclists and pedestrians. Thetrailisopen yearround.

Horses,however, arenot permitted between12th Avenueand Centennial Beach.

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Deltaofferssomegoodlocalbrewsforlocalsandvisitors

When spring or summerdecides to make an appearanceonthe West Coast, thoughtsofan hazy IPAcome to mind to meetthe hazy,crazy daysof summer. Or, perhapsa saisonismore appropriate forthe season?

Whatever your type of beer,it can be found at oneoffourlocalbrew pubs.

If you’re working your way into Delta from VancouverortheFraser Valley, BarnsideBrewingisthefirstlogical stop.

It’s located on60th Avenue,inthe 6600-block,inthemiddle of farmcountry andoffers award-winning beerusing its ownfarm-growningredients.

Someofthe beers availableinclude thePremiumCraftPilsner,Premium HellesLager, the Home Field Hazy IPA or Farm Dog PaleAle.

Continuing west fromthereon to nearby River Road willlead beer hunters to anotherhoppylocation.

Locatedin Tilbury at 735572nd St ,

is Four WindsBrewing Tap Roomand Kitchen. Someof thefeatured beers this yearinclude UltraliteIPA, BlueDream

Hazy IPA, and Melange, ablended cherry sour. Whenitcomes to food, everything

offered is made rightthere, fromlocal ingredients.

Continuing evenfarther south,in Tsawwassenis Four Winds’ second location—the Beach Houseand Brewery. It recentlyopenedinthe Southlands at 6350 Market Ave.,where themenufor beersandfood is extensive.

Doubling back and heading north againinto Ladner Villageiswhere you’ll findBritanniaBrewing.

Thecozy pub can be foundonthe village’s main street, at 4821 Delta St. Includedinthe settingisa backyard patioforthenice weatherand20-seat barindoors.

SomeofBritannia’s selectionsin cans include RiptideIPA, a strong beer at 6.2 percentalcohol,a Sirens Chai Saison andfortradition’s sake a Deckhand DraughtLageranda Wave Crusader PaleAle.

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Deltaisabird watchersparadise

TheFraser Riverdeltaisanimportant part ofthe Pacific Flyway,a stopping pointformorethanfivemillionmigratory birdsannually.Asa result, Delta’s becomea havenforbird watchersthat continue to flock to severalhot spots to catch aglimpseofthelocal wildlife.

Deltaisconsistently at ornearthe top oftheannual Christmas Bird Count, a nationalinitiative to recordthe numberof bird species.

The300-hectare George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuaryon Westham Islandisafavouritelocationforbirders. Almost300 species have been sighted at the marshland reserve, includingthousandsof snow geese everyfall.

Deltaisalsoagreatplace to view eagles, hawks and owls,andalthough you’ll seemoreofthese magnificent raptors inthe wintermonths,theygracethe area year-round.Ifthe statuesque great blueheronisafavourite, there’s noshortage ofthesegracefulcreaturesalongthe Tsawwassenferry causeway.As well, keep

your eyes peeledforthem at the edge of farmfields, wherethey canoften be spottedlookingforfood inirrigationditches.

In addition to the Reifel Sanctuary, hereare someother spotsfor birders:

Burns Bog

Burns Bog,oneof Delta’s ecological treasures situated betweentheFraser Riverand Boundary Bay,ishome to over 150 speciesof birds. Located at 8000 Nordel Way,the Delta Nature Reserveis theonly public access to the bog and featuresa boardwalkandgraveltrails. Burns Bogalsoprovides habitatfor about30 speciesof mammal,including blacktail deer, redfox bobcat, coyote and beaver.

Dikes

On the edge ofthecity s sprawling farmfields, the windsweptdikes are a favourite spotforbirdersin search of majestic raptorsorshorebirds by the thousands. Thedikearound Boundary Bay can be accessedfrom several locations,includingthefootof64th,72ndof 104th streetsand17A Avenue. Thereare

alsodikesalongthe Millennium Trail and on River Road West nearthe Westham IslandBridge.

Regional Parks

Boundary Bay Regional Park isa hub ofornithologicalactivity, particularly in spring Take a quiet walkonthedikeor kickoff your shoesanddip your toes,or

more, inthe warm waterof Centennial Beach. Deas Island Regional Park,onthe banksoftheFraser RiverinLadner, has severalpicturesque walkingtrailsand picnic spots. Visitinthe eveningand you lllikely see batsthat make theirhomein the atticofaheritage buildinginthe park. -Staff Writer

Eagleflying high over Delta.

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Deltaisblessedwithvastamountsofoutdoorspacetoenjoy

Hereare just afew placeswhere you can get outside,enjoy ahikeand getin touch with nature:

Deas Island Regional Park

Locatedonanisland inthelower reachesof theFraser River, thisis a greatplaceforapicnic, aquiet walkora paddle alongthe slough.

Thetallcottonwood treesand surrounding wetlandsarehome to a varietyof wildlife–from eaglesand chickadees to frogsandotters. The park derivesits namefrom John Sullivan Deas, a free Blacktinsmith,who establisheda salmon canneryonthe site in 1873.

Deas Island Regional Park ishome to three localheritage buildings: Inverholme Schoolhouse, DeltaAgricultural Hall and Burrvilla.

Trails

Tinmaker’s Walkis

a3m widetrail, with a coarse gravel base, with minimalgrade changes.

Thetrail may be accessiblefor someusersfrom Fisher’s Field to the Heritage area parking. Thetrails to the west of Muskrat Meadoware soft/sandy and may be difficultformostwheelchair/ strollerusers.

Boundary Bay Regional Park Sandy beachandtidal flatsdraw crowdsinthe

DeasIsland Regional Park.

summer, but Boundary Bayisagreatplace to explore year-round, whetheronthetrails near Centennial Beach or onthe wide-open Dyke Trail withitsbigviews. Thereare24kmofhikingtrails, 18 kmofhorseback trailsand20 km of cyclingtrails.

Delta Nature Reserve Astheonly publicly

accessible part of Burns Bog, the Delta Nature Reserveallowsvisitors to experience bog ecosystems.

Strollalong rustic boardwalksmeanderingthrough forestsand hardhack meadows, and over wet, soggy soils. Lookfor bogplants such asLabrador teaand bog laurel.

Watchfor songbirds, woodpeckers, hawksand eagles. Thereare2.5kmof walkabletrails. Formoredetailson these parksorothersin the regionoperated by Metro Vancouver, see: www.metrovancouver. org/services/parks.

-Staff Writer

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Loving

EarthwiseGardenisaperfectcommunitysanctuary

Therearelotsofopportunities to noticethe beauty in our very own backyard.

TheEarthwise Garden, nestledinpicturesque Boundary Bay,isan ecologicaldemonstration gardenthat illustrates howitis possible to have ahealthy, beautiful landscape withouttheuse of harmful chemicals The Gardenalso makes anideallocalescape for thosewho want to get someexercise, enjoy a breathoffreshair,or simply retreatinto nature and listen to thebirds sing.

TheEarthwise Garden has gonethrough changes overthe past couple years, andthe publicis

invited to comeand see theprogress thathas been madeonthe garden

renovation. Visitors can explorethe pathways that meanderthrough

stunning, themed garden bedsincluding a native plant garden,dry garden,

pollinator garden,heritage garden,andmore. Be sure to check out thenew Demonstration Community Food Garden,a spacededicated to growinganinteresting varietyof edibleherbaceous plants,flowers, shrubs,andtrees!

The Demonstration Community Food Garden willconnectdifferent generationsthroughfood growingprogramsand provide supportforthose looking to grow food on any scale.

If youlove to garden and want to make adifferenceinthecommunity,Earthwise Society is always welcomingnew volunteers. Volunteering

isagreat way to exercise yourgreenthumbwhile connecting with nature andothers, and the peaceful garden setting offersplenty of room to maintainphysicaldistance.

Whether you arelooking fora rewarding volunteeringexperience,or need a beautifulplace to escape andenjoy the spring blooms,the Earthwise Gardenisthe perfectcommunity sanctuary.

The Gardenislocated at 64003 Ave. Formore informationemailinfo@ earthwisesociety.bc.ca or visitwww.earthwisesociety.bc.ca. -Submitted

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competingthis week at the SpecialOlympicsBCSummerGames, in Prince George.

DeltaSpecial Olympian to compete atBCSummerGames

Delta’s Kurtis Reidis set to takeonthe2025 Special Olympics BC Summer GamesinPrince George, running July 10 to 13.

Reid has been putting inthe hard work and dedicationinhiscommunity to prepareforthe athletics-trackandfield competition.

In addition to his rigoroustraining schedule, he hasalso beencommitted to his rolesas a DeltaOptimist newspaper carrier, Thrifty Foods employeeand Il Posto Restaurant employee. Thisdedicationnotonly showcaseshis strong work ethic butalso serves asa sourceofmotivationandinspirationas he pursueshis athletic

dreams.

Afterqualifying for the Special Olympics BC Summer Games last year, Reidis eager to compete in events such asthe standinglong jump,shot put, andthe 100mand200m dashes.

His passionanddetermination have been evident inhistraining sessions, ashe strives to give his best performance at the upcoming Games.

Reid servesasan inspiration to allthose aroundhim, provingthat with perseveranceand hard work,anything is possible.

Let’sall rally behind himashe represents our community onthebig stageinPrince George.

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Sports stories?

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LadnerMinorBaseballhosts greatweekendtournament

This past weekend, Bell Park was abuzzas theU8Ladner Red Sox hostedtheinaugural Al Ridgway Memorial Tournament.

Ridgway,alongtime volunteer within Ladner baseballand most recentlythepresidentoftheLadner Legion, passed away earlierthis year. This tournament was put

inplace to honourhis memoryandhisdedication to the community.

Along withcross townrivals Tsawwassen, participantsincluded North Delta, North Langley, Ridge Meadows, Richmond,Langley,and Cloverdale.

Parents worked diligentlyto keep Bell Park in topshape with decorationsandaccom-

modationsforthose teamsthattravelledfrom othercities.Atrue team effortonandoffthefield meantLadner was represented very well with many complimentsfor theplayers, supporting parents, umpiresand organizers.

The weekend was capped withLadner beating Cloverdalein greatform, forcingthe

mercy ruleinto effect by thefifthinning.

Al Ridgway’s wifeand daughters were in attendanceandpresentmedals to the champion Red Sox.

Many thanks to those that came to cheeron our Red Sox to victoryandfor allthehelping handsthat madethisagrand slam event.

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TheU8Ladner Red Sox hostedtheinauguralAl Ridgway Memorial Tournamentlast weekend.

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Be readyto FALLINLOVEwiththiselegant2657sq.ft. 4bedroomfamilyhomeperfectlysituated ononeofthemostdesirablestreetsinupper Tsawwassen!Thismovein readyhomehasbeen meticulouslymaintainedandcompletelyupdatedthroughouttoinclude roof,windows,kitchen, bathrooms &more.Featuresonthemainincludewelcomingliving &dining rooms,beautifulkitchen &adjoiningfamily,powder room,laundry,andden.Thereare 4spaciousbedroomsupwithnewer carpets &2updatedbaths.The PERFECTentertainmenthomewithanestatelikeprivategarden (withirrigation)forcreatinglifetimememorieswithfamily &friends. Arareopportunitytoacquirea 13735sq.ft.lotwithsomuchpotential!

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4676BlueHeron Way $1,289,900

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

•Openconcept floorplanwith12ft. ceilings.

•Spaciousprimarybedroomwithspa likeensuite.

•Southfacingbackyardwithelevatedpatio& gashookup.

Kelsey Lynch 604.831.7536 kelsey@thedeltagroup.ca

•Spacious 1bed &den.

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

•Enjoy alarge60sf.walk-in closetandopen conceptliving.

420551814 Ave. $509,000

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

•Enjoy acozygasfireplace,privatebalcony withpeacefulviewsnexttoHighlandPark.

•Juststepstoshops,restaurants,recreation, andtransit.

•Amenitiesinclude awell-equippedgym,bike room,andsecureparking.

The Geffke TEAM

5295STANDREWSPLACE,TSAWWASSEN GORGEOUS,FULLYRENOVATED2,395SQ.FT.HOMEWITH BEUTIFUL GARDENS! 3BDRMS &DEN.PRIMARYBEDROOM ON MAINFLOOR.NOTHING TO DOBUTMOVEIN &ENJOY! INDESIRED“IMPERIALVILLAGE!”

Top10%inSALESofALL GREATER VANCOUVERfor 38YEARS info@geffketeam.com www.geffketeam.com

$1,719,000 1050EDENCRESCENTTSAWWASSEN YOUR OWNPRIVATETROPICAL OASIS!FULLY REMODELED 3,260SQ.FT.HOMEON 11,055SQ.FT.PARKLIKEPROPERTY! 4BDRMS, 3BATHS,POOL,HOTTUB, SAUNA. YOURDREAMHOME!CONVENIENT,PRIVATELOCATION.

PARKLIKEPROPERTY! $1,799,000

4704STAHAKENPLACE

HIGHQUALITY3,343SQ.FT.CUSTOM-BUILTHOMEON 12,088LOT!ANOPENLAYOUTFEATURING 3BDRMS, LIBRARY,FLEXROOM, 3BATHS,WINECELLAR &MORE!

APERFECTRENOVATED FAMILYHOME!

166458THSTREET,TSAWWASSEN INBEACHGROVE, 4BDRMSWITHSELFCONTAINED SUITEONBEAUTIFUL,PRIVATE,SUNNY7,739LOT! AMUSTSEE!

INBEACHGROVE -ANUNIQUE ½DUPLEX!

1498BRAIDRD.,TSAWWASSEN

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

2241816OSPREYDRIVE,TSAWWASSEN INPELICANCOVE!BRIGHT &SPACIOUS,WESTEXPOSED 3-LEVEL1,750SQ.FT., 4BDRMS,4 BATHS, 2CAR GARAGE TOWNHOMEWITHONLYONENEIGHBOUR. READYTOMOVEIN!

1409WINDSORCRESCENT,TSAWWASSEN 2,649SQ.FT.4 BDRM, 3BATHS2-LEVELHOMEON 8,945SQ.FT.LOT. CENTRALLOCATION! ATTENTIONRENOVATORS!

$2,650,000

541CENTENNIAL PARKWAY, TSAWWASSEN UNOBSTRUCTEDVIEWSOFTHEOCEAN &MOUNTAINS! OFFERING2,673SQ.FT.WITH 4BDRMS, 3BATHS. EXTENSIVELYREMODELED &UPDATED! YOURDREAMHOMEONCENTENNIALBEACH!

3Bed &Den +MediaRoom |4Bath |2579sqft

$2,089,000 Ladner 5536 52 Ave

5202 WESTMINSTERAVE 4Bed +Den |5Bath |2533Sq.Ft.

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

$789,000

Tsawwassen 5032Walker Ave 6Bed |6Bath |5141Sq.Ft. $1,898,000

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

$529,000

Vancouver 4409 W5th Ave 4Bed |4Bath |2452Sq.Ft.

TSAWWASSEN 18-6427 Hammermill Ave 3Bed |3Bath |1727Sq.Ft. $2,699,000

$1,269,000

TSAWWASSEN 253-1440GardenPlace 2Bed |2Bath |1045Sq.Ft. $2,649,000

Tsawwassen 463 Milsom Wynd 8321Sq. Ft.Lot $559,000

Tsawwassen 65-4638ORCA WAY 4 Bed |3Bath |1663Sq.Ft. $914,999

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

$1,449,000

•PrimeLocation: 3.19-acreparcelon WesthamIsland,offeringthetranquilityof countrylivingjust10minutesfromurbanconveniences.

• CharmingHome: Features awell-maintained1,479sq.ft.3-bedroomrancherwith spacious roomsthroughout.

•OutdoorFeatures: Includes alargegardenarea, astorageshed,andbeautifully landscapedsurroundings.

•ExpansionPotential: DeltaMunicipalityallowsfortheconstructionof a3,552sq.ft. home plusanadditional1,937sq.ft.dwelling,idealforextendedfamilies.

•UniqueLifestyle: Enjoy aspeciallifestyleclosetonaturewhilebeingmomentsaway fromtheamenitiesofDelta.

20ACRES, 2HOMES &AMAZING BARN

•Prime Parcel:20.25-acrepropertywithtwo homesand an8,400sq. ft.barn, ocated on aquiet sectionof104th nearBoundary Bayandaprivate airstrip.

•DrivewayAccess: Future drivewayaccessoffHornbyDrive,suitablefor largetrucks.

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

•MainHome: A3,162 sq.ft. 4-bedroomrancher,built in1972,renovated n1987, with aroofreplaced12years agoanda30-carcementdriveway.

• Barn:Afirst-classfacilityusedfor breedingracehorses,witha steelroof and cladding,suitablefor variousfarminguseswithgoodnearbyirrigation. MLSR2711985360ºTOUR

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

•Opportunitytodevelop alongsideadjacentlotsat11659,11663,and 11671229th Street.

•Nearbyfive lotsalreadyunder redevelopment, withongoinggrowth inthearea.

•Existinghomeiscomfortable andideal forrentaluse.

•Selleropentolong-termrent-back;contact listingagent fordetails.

JUSTLISTED!

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.

•LargeParcel:17.34-acresquarepropertywithsubstantial roadfrontageanda roughed-inseconddrivewayentrance.

HUGELOTWITHHUGEFUTURE!

1100WILMINGTONDRIVE$1,599,000

•Large 16,071 sq.ft. LEVELlot withoneofthe largestpropertiesin theneighborhood.

•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.

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

•Spaciousfloorplan with room for in-lawaccommodations onthelower level.

•Potential forfuturedevelopment: duplex,4units,oruptoan 8,734sq. ft. home (subjecttoDeltaapproval).

•Prime location, just 15minutes fromeverythingintown—perfectfora growing familyseekingbothspace andconvenience.

&denhomeincentral Ladner.Featuresincludehardwood floors thru-out,onebedroomonmainand 4up,allwithaccesstoensuites.Open floor plandownwith gourmetkitchen,granite counters &stainless-steelappliances.Private backyardwithcoveredpatio.Oneblockto highschool,memorialpark,library& pool. Excellent familyhome.

The Lexingtonin Tsawwassen.Thisspacious1700SQ.FT. homeincludesthreelarge bedrooms,twofullbaths andhasbeenrecentlyupdatedwithapprox.$40,000in renovations.Updatesincludenew washer &dryer,new laminateflooringthroughout,freshlypainted,newlight fixtures &SSappliances.Enjoyafunctionallaundry room,storagelockerandtwoside-by-sideparking stalls.Thebuildingamenitiesincludecommunityroom withpatio,bikeroomand workshop.Agerestriction withoneoccupantmustbe55+. Walkingdistanceto shopping,busesandpool.

$2,999,999 #600 -1777 56 St.

3,021sq.ft. 1,874sq.ft.Patio

Built2016

PenthouseOffice

SpaceatNorthgate Tower.

4,005sq.ft. 3Bed /3 Bath 11,044sq.ft. lot

Custom Built Rancher with MountainView.

2,068sq.ft.|4Bed/2Bath 1.59AcreLot

Stunning Views with Development Potential.

$1,588,000

1006

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

1254

Pacific Dr. 2857sq.ft. 5Bed /4 Bath Executivehome in Stahaken Subdivision. $1,498,000

2,638sq.ft.|4Bed 4Bath|42’BoatSlip Largestfloat-home inCanoe Pass Village. $525,000 $1,180,000

#30620058

CentralWillowbrook Open Concept Condo. #113459 RiverRd.

Fraser Hwy.

852sq.ft.|2Bed/2Bath Built2012

292CentennialParkway -Tsawwassen

5| 5| 5185sqft I9,989sqftlot

$5,390,000

PoolsideCoastalRetreatontheShoresof

BoundaryBay

•Panoramicviewsofaniconic WestCoastbeach,ocean &MountBaker’ssnowypeak

•Indoor-outdoorfloww/multiplepatios &decks,incl. 800+sqftoceanfrontupperterrace

•Resort-stylesouthfacingingroundpoolw/lounge room &fullbath

•Expansivelayout,multiplelivingareas,vaulted ceilings,largewindows &triplegarage

$1,599,500 50296 Ave. -Tsawwassen

5 |3 |2178sqft | 9085sqftlot

Tastefullyupdatedfamilyhomew/beautiful 5yroldsuite

•Modernizedkitchen,flooring,bathrooms,& resurfaceddeck

•Generousdoublegaragew/parkingforfourmore ondriveway.

•Canbepurchasedw/5041 6Aveforanexcellent development opportunity

-Langley

4| 2| 1890sqft |14198sqftlot

$1,599,000

Brookswoodhugesouthfacingprivate cornerlot

•Beautifullymaintainedandupdatedfamilyhome withAC

•Hottub &abovegroundpoolcreate apersonaloasis

•Multipleoutbuildingsforyour recreationalvehicles &toys

-Richmond

3| 3| 1601sqft |6,026sqftlot 1,428,888

Ironwoodgemwith abackyardoasis

•Gorgeousfamilyhomebackingonto aserene greenbeltforultimateprivacy

•Positionedon apremiumoversizedlotwithin thecommunity

•Meticulouscareandtastefulupdates reflecttrue prideofownership

New Listing

6Ave. -Tsawwassen 17850100A Ave. -Surrey

5| 4| 3962sqft |8127sqftlot

$1,799,000

QuietFraserHeightsno-thrustreetw/forested backdrop

•25yroldfamilyhomew/traditionallayout& basementw/suitepotential

•Manyupdatesinc. astunningnewkitchen, refreshedbathrooms, flooring &paint

•Huge4-baygarage,hottub &2yrold roof

5| 2| 3020sqft

8999sqftlot |$1,549,500

Generouslysized residenceon alargelevellot

•Manyupdatesincl.bathrooms,freshpaint,& gorgeouscustombuiltins

•Detacheddoublegaragew/sidelane &ample parkingforallyourtoys

•Canbepurchasedw/5029 6Aveforanexcellent developmentopportunity

462853St. -Ladner

2+ den |1|1164sqft 9178sqftlot |$1,499,000

Primebuildinglot,quietlocation, closetotown

•Large flatlotw/70.57ftfrontage

•Sunnyeastern-exposed rearyard •Excellentfuturedevelopment opportunity

#20215284Buena Vista Ave. -WhiteRock

New Listing

2 | 2 | 1,059 sqft

$765,000

AraregeminWhiteRock’svibrant 5Corners!

•Boutique12-unitbuilding

•Openlayoutwithquartzcounters,under-mount sinks,high-endappliances,custombacksplash, crownmoulding &laminate flooring

•Ocean &Mt.Bakerviews.

2| 3| 1262sqft

$759,000 5074688HawkLane -Tsawwassen

Bright &SpaciousEnd-UnitinAerie Walk

•Open-conceptlayoutw/gourmetkitchenand gasrange

•Accessto aprivatefencedyardviastairsfromthe backdeck

•Walkto TsawwassenMills,beaches,& oceansidetrails

2+ den |2|1181sqft

$689,000

Quietsideof acharmingbuildingw/ 12 residences

•Welldesignedlayoutw/9-ftceilings, flex space& largeprimarysuite

•Gas fireplaceandstove(gasinc.instratafees) •1parking,storage,petswelcome!

77-66AStreetBoundaryBay

$1,950,000

Sunnywestfacinglargelotnear thebeach8,100sq.ft.,buildyour dreamhomeormultifamily.

5047ErinWay

$1,699,000

PebbleHillfullyrenovatedhome withstunningopengourmetkitchen andRVparkingwithplugin.

210-5099SpringsBlvd

$1,399,000 Cornerunit3bedroomplusden, fabulousviewwith2decks.

51322Ave,Delta

$1,688,000

Primelocation-5Bdrmupdated familyhome-moveinready.

$2,195,000 NewerexecutiveHome 3minuteswalktotheBeach.

471CentennialParkway

$2,890,000 Stunningexecutivehome,fully renovated,stepstothebeach.

3367Street,Delta

$1,899,000

Boundarybaywestexposed 10,000plussq.ft.lotwithcustom builthome.

$2,499,000

CustomBuilt,buildersowntimelessfamilyhomewithhighest qualitymillwork.

45ParkGroveCrescent,Delta

$1,980,000

ExecutiveFamilyhome,firsttime toMarketoffering5bedrooms and3fullbathrooms.

$1,588,000 5bedroomfamilyhome,largegarden lotwalkabletoschools,elementary andhighschool,tonsofupdates.

105-65053Avenue,Delta

$1,850,000

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

Panoramicviewhome,Rebuiltwith SarahGallopExteriordesign. AbsolutelyStunning.

5221BentleyCR,Ladner

$1,595,000

5CarGarage/Workshopin PrimeBentleyLocationona 9516sq.ft.

1111441GardenPlace

$450,000

BestbuyincentralTsawwassen, Bright1bedroomcondowith largepatiofacingsouth.

$1,399,000

Updated4bedroomfamilyhome withgardenlot.

HugeSouthernExposedlotinCentralTsawwassen, over13,200 sqft.with72feetfrontage and183feetdepth. Thisisanexcellant propertythatgivesmanyoptionstodevelopwiththenew ProvincialDencity Polices.Onlyminutesfromschoolsandparks. Vaultedceilingswith 3bedrooms,livingroom,diningroom,two bathroomsandlaundryupstairs.Downstairshas 1bedroomself contained“nanny”suitewithlaundry.Alsoabonus27’ x22’ insulated workshopwith220power,greatforsmallbusiness. 51568A

ThisDevelopment Lotisjuststeps away fromthetowncenter andallamenities.Homeislocatedquietcul-de-sac.Propertyhas developmentpotentialwiththenewareaplanforTsawwassen. Homeneeds updatingbuthas agoodfloorplan.

CALL ROBIN604-868-2844

Thereisnothingfinerthanlivingin aresortwithno checkouttime! Thispenthouseissituatedonthelagoonsidewithexcellentnorth shoreandmountainviews!PrestigiousTsatsuoffersgym,party room,fulltimecaretaker,gas &hot water(includedinmaintenance fees),bikeroom,undergroundparking.Itisrental,pet,kids& wheelchairfriendlyandJUSTSTEPS TO THEBEACH.Excellent outdoorlivingwith a188sq.ft.deck.Amazing vaultedceiling! Totallyupdatedandlikenewcondition.

•3800Square Feet

•6Bedrooms 6Bathrooms

•2BedroomLegalSuiteandaStudiosuite

•LargePrivateLot50x150

•PartialView,Quiet and CentralLocation

•Stilltimepicturesomeexteriorcolourand yardfinishing CALL

Build yourdreamhomeonthebestviewlotinTsawwassenwith 280degreeview.Thispropertyhasbeenengineeredand ready for aDevelopment Permitapplication.New B.C.higherdensity policieswillallowlegalsuite &largersquare footage. Deltamay allowa basement.Locationis a10,view a12andbestpriced propertyontheMarket.

ROBIN604-868-2844 $799,000

GreatupperTsawwassenneighbourhoodinPebbleHillarea. This 3or4bedroom Tudor-stylehome withanexcellentfloorplanthatopensto aprivatesunnyyard.Largeprimarybedroomwithfull ensuitewithaccessto aprivatesouthexposeddeck. Twofullbathroomsupwithpowderonthemain floor.NEWBoiler2024,LargeShed.Oversizegarage+workshop!Quietstreetwith aprivate &fenced backyard. Ashort walktothelocaldogpark,tenniscourts &transit. ThishomeisPRICEDtoSELL!!!

BESTLOCATIONINSHOREWALK!Locatedrightontheriverwith unobstructedriver&mountainviews. Takeinthespectacular changing views &natureat yourdoorstep. JuststepstoLadnerVillagetoo! Spacious,brightopenfloorplan. Thiscornerendunithaswindowson 3 sides &noadjoiningneighbours.Conveniencesincludeunderground parking &storagerightat yourdoor.Don’tmissthisone!!!

$1,699,000

Great 4bedroomrancherinFabulouslocationinupperTsawwassen.Homefeatures Goodfloorplanwith2500sqft, 4bedrooms, den,formaldiningareaandlarge kitchen/familyroomarea.Largewesternrearyardwithtotalprivacyandbeautiful vegetables.Homehashadmanyupdatesandnew flooringthroughout.Don’tmiss thisGreatRancher.

Greatfamilyhomeon19,700squarefootlotwithgoodprivacyand lotsofsun.This 4bedroomhomehasbeennicelyupdatedthroughout with beautifulsolariumanddeckareathatoverlooksyourgorgeous property.Thepropertyisperfectfor acontractororsmallbusiness havingaccesstobackyardwithparkingforeverything.Gardeners don’tmissthisone.GreathomeincentralTsawwassen.

$1,899,000

Thisisallabouttheproperty!!!112’frontageand130’ depthwiththenewprovincialdensitypoliciesthis propertyhasmanydifferentoptionsandpossibilities. Calloremailtoreceiveaninformationpackage. DEVELOPERS ANDBUILDERS 112’ X130’ LOT INTSAWWASSEN CALL ROBIN604-868-2844

6-5635 LADNERTRUNKROAD

Discoverthisbeautifullyupdated3-bed,1,592 sqft endunitintheheartof West Ladner.Renovatedwith modernﬁnishes,it featuresanopen-conceptlayout, sleekkitchenwith SS appliancesandquartz counters, andupdatedbathroomsandﬂooringthroughout. Upstairsoffers 3spaciousbedrooms,includinga largeprimarysuite. Vaulted ceilings,skylights,andbig windows bringinlotsofnaturallight.Enjoyaprivate backyard anddetachedsinglegarage-justminutes fromschools,parks,shops,andtransit. $999,000

$1,599,000

$1,698,000

$1,499,000

856 53ASTREET

Updated2,264sq.ft.home with 5beds, 2baths,andan open-conceptlayout. Thechef’s kitchen features white shakercabinets,quartz countertops, agas range,anda spaciousisland.Outside,enjoyalargedeck,gazebo,and hottubintheprivatebackyard.Thedownstairsincludes a1-2bednanny suitewithseparatelaundry.Setona 17,126sq.ft.lotwith a300sq.ft. workshop, gardenshed, andRV/boatparking. Arareﬁndwith stylishupdates, amplespace, anddevelopmentpotential,nearschools andshops.

5533183ASTREET

Welcome to ShannonHillsEstatesinCloverdale! This 2,737sq.ft.homeon a1/4 acrelot features RV parking, a24x30detachedshop,covereddeck,gazebo,water feature, andfruittrees. Themainﬂoor offersspacious livinganddining rooms, afamily room,largekitchen withgas range,eatingarea,fullbath,andmud/laundry room.Upstairs,enjoyalargeprimarybedroomwith ensuiteand walk-incloset,plus 4morebedrooms andabonusroom. Twoentrances to thesecondﬂoor couldcreate aprivatenannysuite. Easyaccess to the shopviathesidedriveway.Upcomingupdatesinclude anew hospital, KPUTechCampus expansion,and transitimprovements.

1500KIRKWOODROAD

BEACHGROVE!One-of-a-kindhomeon a7,500sqft cornerlotwith astunningprivategarden. This3-bedroom +lofthomehasbeen extensivelyupgradedandisa must-see.FeaturesincludesolidBCfirfloors,metal roof, thermalvinylwindows,gasfireplacewithcustommantle, andacustommaplekitchenwithgranitecountersand winefridge.Thespaciousprimarybedroomincludesa spa-likeensuiteandsunroom with naturallight.Enjoy outdoorentertaining with agasfirepitandfruittreesfig,cherry,apple,andpear.Justminutesfromthebeach!

1479 GrovePlace,Beach Grove

Tsawwassen, BritishColumbia V4L1P5

MLS# R3007362

Welcometoyourdream rancher, built by Pinnacle Homesandnestledinthe 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.

3074743W RIVERROADDelta, BritishColumbia V4K1R9

MLS# R2909473

Justintime forsummerliving! ThisquintessentialBeachGroveRancherisnestledin aquiet cul-de-sacdirectlyacrossfromthe water’sedge!Lovinglycared forandsteps to thebeachthis

+gascooktop. Additionalfeatures includenewerfurnace,2gas fireplaces,skylights,largeprivatewest facing deck +patioperfect forrelaxing/entertaining,pluspeekabooMountBakerviewsfromthe dining/living area.Allthat’slefttodoismoveinand enjoyBEACHGROVEBLISS!!

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 findaflexiblefloorplanoffering 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!

$1,599,900

PROPERTYREAR

•RVPARKINGANDEVCHARGING AVAILABLE.

•EXCELLENTHOLLYLOCATIONCLOSE TO TRANSIT, SCHOOLSANDQUICKHWYACCESS

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

Experienceelevatedliving at WILLSBROOKinthis stunning 4 bed,3.5bath townhouse 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 andapremiergolf course.Thishomeblendsluxury,lifestyle and family-friendlylivinginoneperfectpackage.Don’t wait!

301-12639No. 2Road,Richmond,BC•

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

Welcomehome to NauticaSouth! Thisbrightand spacious 2bedroom, 2bathroom CORNERsuitehas plenty to offerincluding afunctionallayoutwitha generousliving room,largeprimarybedroom complete with cozy windowseat, walkinclosetand ensuite. Other featureshandscraped,engineered hardwood throughout, 2tandemparking stalls, astoragelocker acrossthehallonthesameﬂoor.Hot waterandgas includedinthemaintenancefee.Steps to walkingtrails, coffeeshops, restaurants,themarinaand everything elsethatcharming Stevestonhas to offer.

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

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

$1,294,900

•4BEDROOMS &2BATHROOMS

•1,974SQ.FTINTERIORLIVINGSPACE

•LARGE 7,500+SQ.FTLOTSIZE

•1 BEDROOMSUITEBELOW

$629,900

#105 -4808LINDENDRIVE

LIVINGSPACE

•1 PARKINGLOCATEDDIRECTLYOUTSIDEOF FRONTENTRANCE

• CENTRALLOCATION,WALKINGDISTANCE TO TRANSIT ANDLADNER TOWNCENTRE

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

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It is with deep love andheavy heartsthat we announcethepassingof Jim, whodiedpeacefully at homeinDelta,BC, on June27,2025, surrounded by his closefamilyand friends.Hewas 89 yearsold.

Born in Winnipeg,Manitoba,and raised in Vancouver,Jim waspredeceased by hisbrother DonaldPowell, hismother Margaret,andhisfather Norman.

Jimislovinglyremembered by hiswifeAnne Powell (née Turner),andhischildren: Glenn Powell, with his daughter Kara;Leanne Turner (Kevin),withtheir childrenKelsey, Iain,and Kate;Grant Powell, with hisdaughtersViennaand Mateya;Maria Powell, with herdaughterLauren; DanPowell; SarahJagger (Stephen),withtheirchildrenStuartand Tamsen; Andrew Powell (Jessica), withtheir daughtersAbigail and Emily.

Jim’scareer wasinthe forest industry, andhe retired from Fletcher Challenge CanadaasDirectorof Purchasingand Transportation. He wasa hardworkingandgenerous manwho built hislife around caring forothers. Jimwasalso agifted handyman,always ready to fix, build,orcreate somethinguseful. He wasa devotedsports fan,a giftedathlete, and knownforhissharphumour,quiet strength,andunconditional supportfor thosehe loved.

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In lieuofflowers,donations maybemade to theBC CancerFoundation in honourofJim’s memory and thevalueshe lived by.

Michael BruceTurnerpassedawayonJune 12, 2025, in Delta, B.C.,attheageof84. He wasborn October 12,1940 in Barry, Wales. Mike and his family emigratedtoCanada whenhe was4 years old.HespenthisyouthinVancouverand his teenage yearsinPeachland. He moved alot but finally settledinLadner,whereheremained for53 years. Most recently,hecouldbeseenonhislittle redscooter travellingbackand forthtothe village.

Mike wasloved by family and friends.Hewill be greatly missedbyhis wife anddaughters, Meghan (Jason)and Robin(Jonathan),andhisgrandchildren Dylan, Turner,Mia and Hudson.

He had many varied careers. RCMP, coffee shop anddeliowner,commodity and grainbroker. He retiredyoung to pursuehis greatestloves -cooking and gardening with additional time spent fishing

He lovedtotraveland spent many hoursatthe computer whereheplannedamazingtrips to England, Italy, Egypt, Hong Kong,Thailand, and Chinawithmanymore tripstoenjoy thesun in Mexico.Hetestedfood whereverhe went and checkedoutas many grocerystoresashecould find.

Thefamilywouldliketothank thenurseson2N. medicalatDelta Hospitalandallthe wonderfulstaff at Irene Thomas Hospice. Thank youtoDr. Tanand Dr.Kara.

Beverley Joan Gibson, born October 10, 1935, died in the early dawn hours of July 1, 2025, with many of her family surrounding her bed and the Canadian flag she esteemed so highly, unfurled in the breeze atop the children’s playhouse in her lovingly cared for backyard.

She is survived by her five sons, John (Debbie), Bill (Valerie), Rob (Sue), Tim (Diana) and Danny (Candace), as well as sixteen grandchildren and fifty great-grandchildren, with one more scheduled to arrive in the fall Her eldest brother, Owen, predeceased her in January of 2022 and her sister, Lorna, in June 2023.

Following the loss of Charlie, her loving husband of 55 years, in July of 2012, though she was devastated, Bev was able to carry on through her strong Christian faith, investing in her family by praying daily for each child, grandchild and greatgrandchild She was diligent at looking out for her neighbours and their needs, often taking baking to those around her and stopping for conversation. She was also well-read and kept well-informed about her community.

Bev served for many years in the nursery at South Delta Baptist Church and was adept at singling out children who were fearful and anxious and providing comfort.

Bev and Charlie were heavily invested in their family with Sunday family dinners, afternoons on the beach at the Point Roberts cottage, camping trips to Kentucky and Roche Lakes anda special outing for each grandchild on their birthdays.

Family around her bed noticed that in her final moments, after weeks of fighting through pain,a smile appeared on her face, and each one recognized she had reached her final home.

A memorial service is scheduled for 1 p m Saturday, August 23, at South Delta Baptist Church.

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REMEMBRANCES

OBITUARIES

Duncan JamesFraserleftuspeacefully on July 1st, 2025, surrounded by hisfamily. In hisown words, “[he’d]had agood life.”

Duncan wasborninVancouveron October30th, 1956, thesonof Christina(Chris) and Roderick (Rod) Fraser.The family soon relocatedto Tsawwassen, wherehewouldproudlyremainfor the rest ofhislife.

Duncanbeganbagpipingat ayoungage,eventually reachingprofessional status.Hestarted withthe WhiteSpot Junior Pipe Banduntil graduatingto TriumphStreet Pipe Band, wherehewas apartof theband thatplaced5thinthe 1979 WorldPipe Band Championships,the firsttimeaband from outside Scotlandhad wonamajorprize. His professionalpipinghadhimpipeforheadsof state and ZsaZsa Gabor.Itwas in TriumphStreet thathe metthe love ofhislife, anotherpiper,Robyn Palmer.

Duncanand Robyn’sfledglingrelationshipgrewover thecourse of theirtimewithintheband,and they marriedon June 19th,1982, moving shortly afterwardtothe BeachGrove rancher thathadbeen built by Duncan’s father severalyearsbefore. The family grew withtheadditionof Roderick (Rory) in 1987and Colinin 1991.

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Steven Rawlings,65,of DeltaBritish Columbia, passedawaypeacefully on May22nd,2025. He was predeceased by hisparentsMargretLinskill and HenryRawlingsandbrother DavidRawlings.Heis survived by hissiblings Stewartand Donna Rawlings.

AcelebrationoflifewillbeheldJuly17th at 11:00amatLighthouseChurch, 5545LadnerTrunkRoad,Delta.

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Duncan lovedmanythings:airplanes,ships, Napoleonichistory,Scotland,books,badoldmovies, ELP, thebanjo, theCanucks,his wife,andhisfamily. Hewas amanof wide-ranging interests, aman full ofgood stories, aman full of kindness. Hislifewas filledwithband trips, family tripstoDisneyland and beyond, shuttlingtheboys around to sports and school,and watching everyCanucks game with Robyn.

Thepastcoupleofweekswereadifficult time in his life, buthemet thesuddenand terrible newswith braveryanddignity.

Duncan waspredeceased by hisbelovedparents, Rodand Chrisand is survived by hiswifeof43 years, Robyn, sons Rory (Sofia)and Colin (Doris), and grandchildrenDiegoand Rowan. Oneofthe silver linings wasthedeepandabiding love that Grampa Duncanshowedtohis grandchildrenfor the severalmonths that theirlives intersected.

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Duncan will be laid to rest at BoundaryBay Cemetery in Tsawwassen, with amemorialservice to followinthe coming months.The family wouldlike to extend thankstothe staffofDelta Hospitaland Dr. InaZhoufor theirgenerous care of Duncan in the pastcoupleofweeks.

PublicNotice/AvisPublic

Proposed Telecommunication Tower/ Proposition De TourDe Télécommunication 2194Westham Island Road,Delta July 7th,2025

SUBJECT/SUJET:

•Type:40mselfsupporttower/tourautoportante

•Locationaddress:2194 WesthamIslandRoad, Delta

•(Coordinates/Coordonnés:49.088626, -123.165096)

•Legal Description/Descriptionlégale: PARCEL“C” (REFERENCEPLAN1179)OFTHENORTHHALF DISTRICTLOT 192GROUP 2NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT

•Facility/Installation: Thefacilitywillcomprisea proposed15m x15m compound. /Linstallation comprendrauncomplexe proposéde15 mx15m.

•Site: Thestructurewillaccommodateinitialand future loading forall cellularproviders,and additionalfixedwirelessequipment as required. /Lastructurepeutaccueillirle chargement initialetfuturde tousles fournisseursde services cellulaires,ainsiquedel’équipement supplémentairesansfilfixe, au besoin.

Innovation, Scienceand Economic Development Canada(ISEDC)isthegoverning body forthis typeofinstallationandcanbe contactedat:/ Innovation, Scienceset Développementéconomique Canada(ISDE)est l’organismedirecteurde ce type d’installationetpeutêtrecontactéàl’adresse suivante:

ISEDC-LowerMainlandDistrictOﬃce/Bureau de district du Bas-Fraser

13401-108 Avenue,Suite1700

SurreyBC V3T5V6

Telephone:1-800-667-3780or604-586-2521

Fax:604-586-2528

Email:spectrumsurrey-surreyspectre@ised-isde.gc.ca

ANYPERSON maymake awrittensubmission to theindividualslistedbelownolaterthan 5pm (ET) on Monday, August11th,2025. Please reference

thesitecode TOWB054 in your correspondence./ TOUTE PERSONNE peutfaireune soumission écrite auxpersonnesmentionnéesci-dessousau plus tard à 17:00 le lundi 11 août 2025. Veuillezindiquerle codede référencedusite, TOWB054 dans votre correspondance.

Furtherinformationmayalsobeobtained through the followingcontact:/Deplusamplesinformations peuventégalementêtreobtenues auprès du contact suivant:

APPLICANT CONTACT/CONTACTDUDEMANDEUR SLITowers Inc.

146ThirtiethStreet, Suite100

Etobicoke,ON,M8W 3C4 T: (437) 425-3982 E: municipal@slitowers.ca

MUNICIPAL CONTACT/CONTACTMUNICIPAL

City of Delta 4500Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta,BCV4K3E2 E:development@delta.ca

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