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100thanniversaryofRoyalCanadian LegioncelebratedinLadner

IAN JACQUES

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The100thanniversary ofthe Royal Canadian Legion washonoured withacommunity celebrationhosted by Ladner LegionBranch No.61 SaturdayafternooninLadner Village.

A performance by the Delta PolicePipe Band, freshofftheirtrip to Halifaxforthe International Tattoo, kickedoffthecelebration,which wasfollowed by speeches,a barbecue, children’s activitiesandotherentertainment.

Anotherhighlight wastheofficialunveiling of a newcrosswalk painted outsideofthe Legion. The crosswalkdesign wasacollaboration betweenthe LegionandtheCityof Delta.

Acrosswalk willalso be painted laterthis summerin North Delta.

DeltaMP Jill McKnight,who servesasthefederal Ministerof VeteransAffairs, has been representingthecountry at various eventsaroundthe world andacross Canada markingthe100thanniversary.

She wasalsoon hand atSaturday’s event.

“For100 years, The Royal Canadian Legion has beenmorethananorganization. It has been a placewhere veteransfound camaraderie,communities came together,and servicecontinued long

aftermilitarydutyended,” said McKnight. “For me,Branch61inLadner hasalways been part of mycommunityandupbringing. I’ve attended events,celebrated milestones,and witnessed firsthandhowthe Legion brings people together throughfriendship, volunteerism,and service.”

South DeltaMLA Ian Paton saidhe was proud to supportthe Royal Canadian LegionBranch 61 astheycelebrated an incrediblemilestone-100 yearsof service to veterans,theirfamilies,and our community.

Mayor George Harvie saidit wasanamazing event.

“Anytime we do something with regards to showing respectfor ourarmedforces and those who have givenuptheirlivesfor ourfreedom -it isalwaysemotional,” said Harvie. “I thought it was anamazingafternoon. Thehonour sidewalkis absolutely stunning. Very thankfulandproudthat ourcouncil supporteditfinancially. It wasa great thing to doandit will have lastingimpacts.”

JIM KINNEAR PHOTO

Ladner LegionBranchNo. 61 members standin frontonthenewmemorialcrosswalkwhich was apartnershipprojectbetweenthe Legionandthe Cityof Delta.

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RBT2communityinvestmentprogramlaunchedinDelta

IAN JACQUES ijacques@delta-optimist.com

Fred Gingell Park in Tsawwassen wasthe backdrop Monday morning foracommunityinvestmentprogram launch by the Port of Vancouver.

Thefirst roundofthe Roberts Bank Terminal2(RBT2)communityinvestmentprograminvites Deltaorganizations to applyforfunding to support initiativesthat create lastinglocal benefitsor strengthenconservationefforts.

“At the Port of Vancouver, we know strong communities make usa better port and we’reproudofthe work we do to help localfamilies, businessesandorganizationsthrivethrough well-paidlocal jobs, purchasing of goodsand services,and communityfundingprograms,” saidAlexa Young, Vice-President, Government, Externaland EnvironmentalAffairs at the VancouverFraser Port Authority. “Roberts Bank Terminal2anditsnewcommunity investmentprogram will buildon our legacy ofenrichingthelivesofthose who liveand work by the port,providing Delta organizationsand residents withnew support to buildavibrantand resilientcommunity.”

Thefirst intakeforthecommunityinvestmentprogramfollowsthe federal government referring RBT2 to the MajorProjectsOfficeandthe announcementofapreferredconstruction partnerforthe landmassand

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The Port of Vancouverdescribes RBT2asa “a generational, nationbuildingprojectthat will fuelthe local and national economy throughnew jobsand businessopportunities,and increasedcommunityinvestment.”

“Thethree-berthcontainer terminal willunlock $100billionof trade capacity annuallyandhelp the Port of Vancouver move moreofwhat Canadians make, mine, harvestand grow, supportingPrime Minister Mark

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Carney’s goalofdoublingnon-U.S exportsinthenextdecade,” saidthe port in anews release.

There will be furtheropportunities to applyforfunding throughthecommunityinvestmentprogramincoming years, withthepre-constructionfunding availableincluding:

* Communityfundingof$300,000 across2026and2027

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ectsidentified with communityleadersinLadner, Tsawwassenand North Delta.

The port authority saidthey willcontinue to engage withlocal stakeholders to refinecommunityinvestmentsthat will be distributed duringprojectconstruction,which isexpected to include a$500,000community educationfund and$5million in fundingforcommunity projectsandinitiatives.

“Roberts Bank Terminal2isuniquely poised to deliverfor Canada, with key environmental approvalsalready in placeand mutual benefit agreements signed with27 First Nations,” saidthe Port of Vancouver. “These mutual benefit agreements willensuretheproject delivers benefitslike jobs,environmentalinitiatives,andtrainingandcontractingopportunities to First Nations including Tsawwassen First Nationand Musqueam Indian Band.

“The port authority willalsocontinue itsengagement with First Nations over thefallon a Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Indigenouslegacy benefitfund,intended to supportinitiativesofimportance to First Nations inaddition to other benefits resultingfromtheproject.”

The Port of Vancouver’s long-standingcommitment to the localcommunityincludes supportfor eventslikethe Luminary Festival, Tsawwassen Sun Festivalandlocal National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrations.

JIMKINNEAR PHOTO

Fred Gingell Parkin Tsawwassen wasthebackdropMondaymorning fora communityinvestmentprogramlaunch by the Port of Vancouver.

TFNopens‘HealingHouse’forwraparoundprimarycare

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Tsawwassen First Nation (TFN) hasofficially opened Healing House, anexpanded, self-funded clinicofferingproactive, culturally safeprimary care foritsmembers.

Thefacilityupgradesthe Nation’sprevious tworoommodularunit.Dr. Shelly Jetzer,TFN’s primary care lead,nowcollaborates seamlessly withanon-site teamof nursesand care aides.

“Inthis beautiful Healing House, we canmore easilycollaborateandprovide care for boththeimmediate andfutureneedsofthecommunity,” Jetzer said duringanopening eventonFriday, July 24. “Healing House representsamodelofhealth care that puts peoplefirst It recognizesthat healthis simply not abouttreatingillness. It is abouttreating people through building relationshipsandformingconnections.”

Thoughthe buildingcouldn’tfittheentiremental healthdepartment, TFN Health Services Manager Celina Moorenoted thephysicalandmentalhealth teamsoperateasadeeplyintegratedunit, providing holistic support:

Primary& Community Nursing: Dailylivingassistance,medication management, and specialistliaising.

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betweenprimary care, counsellors, psychologists, and apsychiatrist.

Traditional Medicine: South DeltaPrimary Care Networkfunding providesaccess to traditionalhealers.

TFNisalso partnering withFraser Health to introduce twohealth navigators for patientsentering externalhospitals. Moore calledthis “a way of starting to address someofthe racismthat’s within the

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Designed for calmandcomfort, the clinicfeatures a custom paddle by TFN Coun.andartist Bryce Williamsanda sacred box painted with territorial medicines.

ForTFNleadership,thefacilityisacriticalinvestmentin self-determination.

“Thisnew space willhelpusmove froma reactive approach to care towardsaproactiveone, focusing on prevention, earlyintervention,and supporting wellness beforehealth challengesarise,” said TFN Coun. ValerieCross.

“Itis aboutopeningthedoor to a new chapterin how we care for people,” added ChiefLaura Cassidy. Replacingacramped,disjointed setup, the spacious clinicalso removestransportation barriers by keeping essential care directlyinthecommunity.

The buildingitselfholdsdeep significance, having previously served asa youthandelderscentre, rooting thisprimary care network in shared history.

Crossemphasizeshow guided by acommunityminded approach,Dr. Jetzer’s compassion rooted in two yearsoftreatingthecommunity, puts patients at ease.

“Thiscreatesa culturally saferenvironment where privacy isprioritized,ensuringmembers feel comfortablesharingconfidentialinformationand receiving thedignified, team-based care they deserve,” said Cross.

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Tsawwassen FirstNationofficiallyinaugurated its new primary care clinic,HealingHouse, on Friday, July 24.

DPDdeployingmobilepublicsafetycameras

IAN JACQUES ijacques@delta-optimist.com

Delta policearedeploying twomobile Public Safety cameras astheycontinue to look at waysto increase public safetyefforts.

According to media relationsofficerS/Sgt. Mike Whiteley, Deltacontinues to be oneofthe safestcommunitiesinBritish Columbia, and maintainingthislevelof safety requiresthedepartment to remain responsive to emergingcrimetrendsand changingcommunity needs, whileusing technology in an evidence-informed way to supportfrontline police response.

“Thesetrailersprovide officers withanother tool to helppreventcrime, support investigationsandimprove emergency responsewhen a specific public safetyor oper-

Deltapoliceare deploying twomobile Public Safety cameras asthey continuetolookat waystoincreasepublic

ationalneed has beenidentified,” said Whiteley. “Unlike permanent camerainfrastructure, thetrailers can be tem-

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to emergingcrime trends, repeat problemlocations, publicdisorderconcerns, majorcommunity events,criticalincidentsoremergency preparedness situations.”

He saidthetrailers can helpdetercriminalactivity, supportinvestigations by capturing evidence at thetime ofoffences, andenhance officers’ awarenessduringcritical incidentsand major events.

According to Whiteley,the programfollowsatargeted, evidence-informed deploymentmodel.

“Itisnotintendedforbroad orindiscriminate surveillance,” he said. “Decisionson where andwhenatraileris used will be based on operational requirements,crime data,communityconcerns, and clearly identified public safetyobjectives.”

Privacy,accountabilityand transparencyarecentral to

theprogram,”headded.

“A PrivacyImpact Assessmentandoperating procedures guide authorized uses,deployment approvals, supervisory oversight, recordingpractices,accesscontrols, andthe retentionanddisposaloffootage,” said Whiteley. “Eachtraileris clearly marked to advisethe publicthat video monitoringistakingplace andincludesinformation directing residents to learn more abouttheprogram.”

Eachtraileranditsassociated technology cost approximately $160,000.

Onetrailer wasfunded throughProvincial Public Safety Initiatives,while the second was purchased throughDPD’sexisting approved operating budget Ongoingconnectivity, maintenanceand routineupkeep costs willalso be managed withintheexisting budget.

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Deltapoliceplayedmajorrolein FIFAWorldCuppolicingefforts

IAN JACQUES ijacques@delta-optimist.com

The Delta policeare reflectingon a job welldoneandtheireffortsin keepingthe public safeduringthe FIFA World Cup.

Chief Harj Sidhu saidDPD supported the policeeffortson seven game days and twoother days in Vancouver with morethan70officers-which were front-lineofficersandtheneightother officers whoare part ofthedepartment’s Tactical SupportGroup.

“I remember back to 2010and the Olympics. Theseareonce-in-alifetime eventsandobviously public safetyisa keycomponentofthat, so allowingourofficers to have that kind ofexperienceistremendous, so we are very thankful to the Vancouver Police Departmentforallowing ourofficers to assist,” said Sidhu. “I can say I received feedback fromthe VPD leadershipin regards to theprofessional-

ismandthe ability andthe training that ourofficers came with andhow they handledthemselves.”

Sidhuaddedthat officersalso supported the soccerfan zonesinLadner throughoutthe eventas wellason July 19forthe World Cup Finals Street Party.

Jim Ingram,Operations Advisory NCO withthe Delta police saidhe delivered numerouslectures about front-line response to mass-crowd eventsfor multiplelocal agenciesin preparation.

In early Junehe movedinto residence as part ofhisdeployment with the Lower MainlandDistrict Integrated Tactical SupportGroup.

“Wearing a Delta policeshoulder flash,as part ofthecommandelement fora regional RCMP-led team, noone seemed to care what shoulderflash I had. Everyone wasthereforthe same reason,onthe same team, withacommon goal, to keep everyone safe.”

Ingram saidthe teamsdeployed

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someamazing technologyand built someinteroperabilitythat hasn’texisted beforethroughout the event.

“I reconnected with many from acrossthecountry. People I’dlearned from, beenoncourse with,taught together with, andwho’d been students Itaught,”he said. “Itfelt like a very small world,as we ushered 54,000 people at atimeinto BC Placeand many morewho’d joinedinonthefan marchesand attendedtheother venues.”

He saidofficers had to have plansfor the worst scenariosimaginable.

“We were the bootsontheground. We had to be prepared to executethose plans,” he said. “Inaddition to theconsiderationsgiven to potential threats, we also had to connect withand build rapport withthe peoplethat we were there to keep safe.Alloftheelementsof crowdpsychologyandcrowd management cameinto play.Allofthoselecture points I’d been making were now oursto putinto practice.

“I’m happythat the Delta Police Department was able to deploythe majority of our Tactical SupportGroup members for theirexperienceand to buildthedepthofknowledge on our team to bring back to ourcommunity,” he said. “I’mincrediblyproudthat we

Deltapolicesupportedthepolice efforts onsevengamedaysand two otherdaysin Vancouverwithmore than 70 officers-which were frontlineofficersandtheneightotherofficers whoarepartofthedepartment’s TacticalSupportGroup.

were able to deploya numberof Delta policeofficers overthe weeks to assist Vancouver,and hadtremendously positivefeedback on theirprofessionalism and abilities supportingthis world-class event.”

ProvincespeedsupFortisBCTilburyLNGexpansion

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The BC governmentonFriday (July 24)announcedit will speed thingsup for FortisBC’s currentexpansion at the Tilburyliquified natural gas(LNG) plantin Delta’s Tilburyarea.

Sayingit’s part of B.C.’s Look West strategy,the governmentannounced that, recognizingtheproject’s significant economicand reconciliation benefits, it hasissued anOrderin Council (OIC)that exemptsthe current Phase 1Bexpansionfromtheneed to obtain a Certificateof Public Convenience and Necessity underthe Utilities Commission Act.

Aimed at providinggreater regulatory certainty andoptimizing FortisBC’s overallinvestment, theamendments establishaframework to supportthe expansionandenablethe Musqueam Indian Band to acquire interestsin theprojectthrougha partnership with FortisBC, theprovinceexplained.

“Theexpansionofthe Tilbury LNG Facilityisaninvestmentin B.C.’sfuture, creating jobs,growing our economy

TheprovincesaysthePhase1B expansionwillhelpmeettheBC’s 10-yeargoalofattracting$200billioninmajorprojectinvestment, as outlinedinthe Look Weststrategy.

andhelping reduceemissionsthrough aninvestmentofmore than $2billion,” said AdrianDix, Ministerof Energy and Climate Solutions,inanews release.

“Byhelping move thisprojectforward, we’realsocreatinganopportunityfor Musqueam Indian Band to becomean equity partner,advancing economic reconciliationwhile supportinga cleaneralternative to traditional

marinefuels like diesel.”

Also to help positionthe Port of Vancouverasaleading LNG marine fuelling hub, the provincenotes Phase 1Boftheexpansionof the Tilbury LNG Facility willincrease thefacility’s capacity to produce LNG.

Roger Dall’Antonia, Presidentand CEOof FortisBC, commendedthe governmentfor itsleadershipin approvingtheamendments,which willallow FortisBC to furtherdecarbonize marine shippinginthe Port of Vancouver.

Musqueam Indian Band Chief Wayne Sparrowinthenews releaseprovided similarpraise, notingtheprojectalso reflectstheimportanceof First Nations being owners, andnot just participants, in majordevelopments onits territories.

Anew Requestfor Annual Report Respectingthe Tilbury Island Phase1A and1B Facilities Regulation will require FortisBC to report annually to the British Columbia Utilities Commission onthe performanceoftheexpansion phases.

Theproject willalso remain subject to allother applicable regulatory

approvalsand permitting requirements beforeconstruction can begin. Facility constructioncould startas early as mid-2027and be in serviceas early as 2031.

Back in 2018, FortisBCcommissionedthefirst phase ofthefacility’s expansion,anditsproject website noted additionalliquefaction capacity wasinan earlyplanningphase.

The gaslineupgradeisalsoin theplanninganddesign stages,and FortisBCisexploringa numberof route optionsand wouldengage withthe community.

The powerline wouldconnect a new substation at the Tilbury site with the BC Hydro substation in Ladner. FortisBC saiditis working with the Cityof Deltaandthe Ministryof Transportationand Infrastructureon a routethat minimizes potentialimpacts to private land.

Meanwhile, FortisBCis stillundergoingthe reviewprocessforitsproposed separate Tilbury Phase2 LNG ExpansionProject. That project was recentlyadded to the BC government’s listofpriority majorprojects.

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OPINION

Provinceis missingin actionon e-scooters

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E-scooters: A publicmenaceor simply death trapson twowheels?

Whatever yourtake(and those aretheonly twooptionsI personallyendorse), callsare risingfortheprovince to stepin witha standard setof rules to prevent rising casesof seriousinjuries anddeath.

A30-year-old woman in Vancouverdied recentlyfrom injuries sustainedafterhittinga vehiclewhileonan electric scooterwhilenot wearing ahelmet.Alsoon the weekend, police reported twoe-scooters collidinginthe city.

Visits to theemergencydepartment from children injured one-scooters have doubledinthe past year, according to BC Children’s Hospital. Nationally,e-scooterhospitalizationsforall agesareup32 percent.

Allofthis has reignited thedebate about whether consistent regulations areneeded to clamp down on theproliferationof cheap battery-powered kick scooters currently buzzingdown all manner ofBritish Columbia streets, roadways, sidewalks, trails, parksandbike lanes, dependingonwhere youlive.

Thedevicesare supposed to be capped at 25km/h speeds, thoughdependingon themodelitis possible (andin some cases easy) to getaround those limiters.

Don’tskip Delta School Board

electionsthis October

Election seasonforcouncil and school board is underwayand,while many people focusonwhois runningfor mayorandcouncil, fewer people vote for school trustees.

The jobofatrusteeis to govern ina waythat advancesthedistrict visionfor student success. That vision includes settinghighexpectations, providing real-world learningopportunities, ensuring inclusive learningfor alland supporting student well-being.

When you vote for mayor andcouncil you help choose local leadership for thenextfour years.

When you vote for schooltrustees youinfluencethe educationofan entire generation.

School boards set budgets,local policiesandprioritiesthat shape how schoolsoperate.

Community Comment

LAURA DIXON

resources away from classroomneeds, staff supportandinclusive policies that help every studentlearn.

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B.C. isin yearfive ofa seven-yearpilotproject to study “battery-powered,motorized stand-up scooters.” You readthat right—a seven-year study.

The absurdtimeline hasdrawntheire of some municipalities,whoaretired oftheNDP governmentallowing anunregulated patchwork systemof rulesthat vary from city to city.

Whatmoredoesthe government need to knowafter studyinge-scooters forthe past five years? How will two additional years make orbreak that work?

Perhapsthe government is worried aboutthe public backlashincomingdown too hard one-scooters. The devicesare popular. Andin some people’smindsthey are preferable to vehiclesdue to their ease, priceand lack of pollution.

Buttheyare also clearly dangerousandinneed of some sort of stricter oversight, possibly evenalicensing and education regime.

That’swherethe governmentshouldcomein. And wherethisoneismissinginaction.

The Board of Educationis Delta’s largestemployerand balancesan annual budgetof more than$200million,almost90 percentofwhich goes to wagesand benefits. That spending power hasa reallocal economic impact and deserves close public oversight.

When voters donot pay attention at the school boardlevel the result can be mismanagement, shiftingpriorities toward divisive agendasandalossof focusonimproving student success and serving taxpayers responsibly.

Goodgovernancelookslike trustees who work collaboratively,focuson measurable student outcomesand ensure publicdollarsare targeted effectively.

Trusteeswho pursue culture war politics, singleissuesorideological agendas candivert attentionand

Incumbencyalso builds name recognitionthat cantranslate into future runsforcouncilor higher office, so the choices we make now may have consequences beyond our schools.

When canvassing asatrustee candidate years ago, I recall speaking with a manwho saidhe would not vote becausehe hadno childreninthe school system.I remindedhimthat everytaxpayer hasa major stakein public education.

A robust school system strengthens ourcommunities, supportsdemocracy anddrives economicproductivity.

The services we rely on every day, frommechanicsand roadengineers to hospital staff,dependon strong public schools overseen by locallyelected trusteeswho keepthe system responsive to community needs.

This October, take afewminutes to research the school board candidates runningin Deltaand vote to secure a strongerfuturefor ourcommunity.

Nowcomesthemost importantphase

Editor:

Council’s unanimous approvalofthe KinVillage redevelopment wasan importantmilestonefor affordable seniorshousing. It also marked the beginningofwhat may prove to be theproject’s most importantphase.

During council’s deliberations at their July 13th meeting, onetheme emerged repeatedly While everycouncillor recognized theurgent need for143affordable seniorshomes,theyalso recognized that thecommunitycentreisfundamental to healthy aging. Equallyimportant was council’s emphasison communication.

The mayorasked whetherthe KinVillage board wascommitted to working withmembers, volunteersandcommu-

nitygroups to ensure the newcommunitycentre meetstheneedsofthose whouse it todayand thosewho will rely onit tomorrow. Theanswer wasunequivocal. The board respondedthat it is“100 percentcommitted” to continuingthat work,whilecouncillors stressed theneed for open,honest, transparent, regular, andfrequent communicationthroughouttheproject. That commitment createsanopportunity. Peoplewhoarelistened to become partners. Communitymembers whounderstandthe visionarefarmorelikely to supportit. Volunteers whofeel valuedcontributeideas,energy,and experience. Donorsare much moreinclined to invest whenthey believe

theyarehelpingshape somethingthat will serve future generations.

Councilalsoencouraged KinVillage to return inthefutureif municipal assistancecouldhelp preserve valuedcommunityamenities. That invitation,combined with a strong fundraisingeffort andanengagedcommunity,offersa pathway to creatingacommunity centrethat is everybitas remarkableasthenew housing.

The rezoningdecision has been made Theopportunitynowis to buildnotonlyanew building, but renewed confidence, stronger partnerships,and a sharedvisionfor the futureof KinVillage.

Thenext chaptershould be written together.

Tom Mueller

Whyaren’t we standing together?

Editor:

I recently attended another Delta councilmeetingwhere residents voiced concerns aboutaproposed development.

There were about25 peopleinthe audience,alltakingtime outoftheir day becausethey cared aboutwhat was happeningintheirneighbourhood. It struck methat I’ve seenthis same sceneplay out overand over again.

Whetherit was EdenCrescent, Dennison Gate, Beacon House, Malcolm Placeornow1st Avenue, each projectbrings outadifferent groupof concerned residents.

Today’sproposal maynotaffect your street, butthenextonemight.If residentsfrom Tsawwassen,Ladner and North Delta supported each other insteadofshowing uponlywhentheir ownneighbourhood wasinvolved,

council would see that theseconcerns aresharedacross Delta, notconfined to oneblock orone project.

Ialsoheardacouncillor suggest that Bill44leftcouncil with no choice but to supportthe application. While Bill44 requires municipalities to allow additionalhousingoptions,itdoesnot eliminatecouncil’s ability to set standardsfor setbacks,height, parking, tree retention, landscapingandneighbourhoodcompatibility. Thosedecisionsare still madelocally.

We don’tall have to agreeon every developmentproposal. But we should agreethat residentsdeserve to be heard andthat communitiesshould have a meaningful voiceinhow they evolve.

There’s strengthin numbers. Perhaps it’s time we startedactinglikeonecommunityinsteadof several smallones.

Kelly Knowlan

WINDOWANDGUTTER CLEANING

RCMPpatrolsover Tsawwassenareannoying

Editor:

You may have hadcomplaints about theconstantcomingand goingsofthe RCMP Blackhawkhelicoptersinthe Tsawwassenarea andif so here’sone more.

They fly over ourhousefour to six times a dayIassume patrollingthe border to assure the U.S. that Canada isdoingits part to prevent drug smuggling. But Tsawwassen’s border with Point Roberts would hardly be alogical entry pointfor such activityasthereare milesof water separatingitfromthe Lower48 states.

What are the statisticsofdesperate immigrants carryingdrugscoming northorheading south to orfrom Point Roberts I wonder? Nil? The swimfrom Point Roberts to Blaineprobably cuts that down even moreIshouldthink. Thesehelicoptersareloud,annoying andabigdisruptionfrom the normal peaceandquietof our town.Andas has beendocumented,anthropogenic sound, such aslow-flying aircraft,is badfora person’s health(Centerfor

Fly overssixtimesadayis excessive.

Occupationaland Environmental Health https://coeh.ucdavis.edu). Iunderstand border surveillanceis part ofthe government security theatre to calmdown the current U.S. administration but, my God, Tsawwassenand Point Roberts? Sixtimesa day? Is all this reallyeffectiveandwhendothe concernsoflocalsenterinto the discussion?

William Kelly

DPD Run, Walk, Roll

supports Special Olympics

Editor:

The Delta Police Department’s (DPD) Run, Walk, Roll has become a familiar way to mark the beginningof summer in Delta.

Community members come out to run, walk, roll, cheer each otheron,and spendtime together with neighbours, families, volunteers, andDPD team members That simplicityis part of what makesit meaningful.

This year,the June event washeldin supportof Special Olympics BC (SOBC) throughtheLaw Enforcement Torch Run(LETR), raisingmorethan$6,000 for SOBC athletes.

SOBC gives athletesthe chance to train,compete, buildfriendships,and be part ofa team. DPD has beenproud to support SOBC overthe yearsthrough the LETRandother initiativesand bringingthat supportinto this eventfelt like a naturalfit.

Havinglocal SOBC athletesand coaches joinus wasoneofthemost meaningful partsofthe evening.

Eventslikethisareimportant to our team becausetheygiveusa chance to spendtime withcommunitymembers outsideofcrisis,conflict,orthe calls for service. They also promote healthy, activecommunitiesin a way that is welcomingandaccessible.Aconversation, a run,ashared laugh,or cheering on local SOBC athletes may seem simple, butthosemoments help buildtrustand familiarity overtime.

We wouldlike to thankthe Delta Police Foundationforits generous support and The Run Innforitscontinued partnership. We also thank ourlocal sponsors, SOBC, volunteers, DPD team members,families,andcommunity members who helped make Run, Walk, Rolla success.

Delta Police Department

Letters

OpposedtoRBT2 expansions

Editor:

As Delta residents, we’retrying to grapple withtheimpactofthe federal government’s recentdecisions to proceed withapipeline to the Salish Sea, andan expansionofthe Roberts Bank TerminalRBT2.

Bothprojects have the potential to cause devastation to our beautiful coastandtheinhabitants we shareit with.

Theproposed pipeline terminalandexpansion ofRBT2 will be based in Tsawwassen, beside the BC Ferries terminal, at thefragileand overburdenedFraserEstuary, inthe Salish Sea.

Theestuary hasthe

largestconcentration ofmigratory birdsin Canada and supports tensofthousands of winteringbirds. Seals, dolphins,orcas; every livingthinginthe Salish Seaisvulnerableunder thisplan.

The southernpipeline proposalasks forafivekm causeway across the estuaryshallow to deep water culminating with adock for huge tankers, each witha capacityfor twomillion barrelsofoil.

Theproposalalso includestheuseof130 hectaresof landfor15 holdingtanks, each containing6.5million barrels ofoil.

TheRBT2expansion

requires2,500acresof developableindustrial landand will ‘consider’ using agricultural land to accommodate the need,where85 percent of pacific salmon habitat hasalready beenlost.

Is thishow you want our governments to spendbillionsof yourtax dollars?

Arethere cheaperand cleaneroptions? Yes! A renewabletransitionis possibleif we have the will.

The seniorsinvolved in Seniorsfor Climate Delta opposethisdevelopmentandaskother Delta citizens to speakup too. Lateris too late. Kathryn Webber

Aflaweddecision by theCityof Delta

Editor:

Thisisinformationfor peoplewhoareconsidering purchasing aduplex in Delta.

I recentlydidandthey areagreatoption,especiallyif you wouldlike a garden suitefor rental purposesorin our case to have familylivingnearby.

Theissueisthepropertiesarenon-conforming strata.

Thecityinalltheir wisdomdecidednot to put separate watermeters into theproperties.

The waterbillcomes with bothaddresseson it,anditisthe total water for bothunits.

Both partiesareonthe

samebillwhich raises many redflags. Homeownersare expected to come to an arrangementof payments betweenthemselves.

Thisdelegates part of the watercollectionfunction to measaprivate citizen.

Whathappensifthe neighbourdoesn’t pay? Howdo we knowhow mucheachparty should pay?Dividingin half is notfairwhenonehousehold hasmore people livingthere.

In aletter to the mayor andthedevelopment departmentI have asked for clarificationthefol-

lowing:

Is each owner jointly liableforthefull amount?

Cana lien be placed against both parties? What happensifone owner refuses to pay?

WhyamI legally responsiblefor water consumption that Idon’t useand cannotcontrol?

TheCityof Delta has madea very flawed decision with respect to these propertiesandthereare many completed orin progress.

It is onlyfair to treat theseproperty owners fairly andinstall separate watermeters.

Kathleen Campbell

TheOptimist encourages readers to writeletters to theeditor. Lettersareacceptedon any topic, althoughpreferenceisgiven to those onlocalmatters. TheOptimist reservestheright to editletters andthedecision to publishisatthe discretionoftheeditororpublisher.All letters mustbesigned, datedandincludethewriter’s phonenumber(not forpublication).

DeltarankshighamongCanada’ssafestcommunities

IAN JACQUES ijacques@delta-optimist.com

Deltacontinues to rankamong Canada’s safest communities.

Statistics Canada has released the2025Crime Severity Index(CSI)for jurisdictionsacross Canada.

Delta’s CSI was59.2, well below boththe national (75.0)andBritish Columbia(92.4) averages,continuing to place Deltaamongthe safest communitiesin Canada.

The CSIisa nationalmeasureused to compare crimeacrosscommunities. It considers boththe vol-

umeofcrimeand the seriousnessofoffences reported to police.

In anews release, Delta police saycompared with2024, Delta’s CSI increased by 6.7 percent. The increase was largelyinfluenced by twohomicidesin 2025,compared withnonetheprevious year.

Police say because the CSIassignsgreater weight to the most seriousoffences, evenasmall numberof incidents can significantlyaffect the overall score.

According to police,investigators have made significantprogress in bothhomicideinvestigations. Charges have been laidinone case,whilethe second, atargetedshootinglinked to the B.C. gang conflict,

CouncilhitspauseonArthur Drive townhouseproject

cil rejected last year forfailing to align withtheproperty’s Mixed Residential land-usedesignation.

remainsunderactiveinvestigation.

“Crimetrends canfluctuate from year-to-year, but ourcommitment to Delta remainsconstant,” said Chief Harj Sidhu.“ We continue to focuson where we can have thegreatest impact by supportingvictims, preventingcrime, holdingoffendersaccountableand working with ourcommunity partners to keep Delta safe.

“While we monitorthe numbers closely, they are onlyonemeasureof success. Delta remainsoneofthe safestcommunitiesinBritish Columbia becauseof thededicationof ouremployeesandthe strengthof ourcommunity.”

Deltacouncil hashit pauseona24-unit townhouse development at 4501ArthurDrive,demandingmore informationonwhetherthe site’s historic Westholme Residence can be savedandintegratedinto theproject. At the July 13meeting, councillorsunanimously voted to deferthe application, rejecting staff recommendations to pushforward theproject’s rezoning andheritage alteration permits.

Thedeferralisthe latest hurdleinan ongoingdebate overhow to balancemodernhousing demands withthepreservationofLadner’s heritage corridors.

The currentproposalinvolves four,three-storey buildings, with twoenclosed parking spaces perunit. It isa scaled-backiterationofafive-storey rental apartmentproposed forthe site in 2023,whichcoun-

Despitethe reductionin scale, the townhouseproject hasfacedcontinued publicopposition.

Residentsarguethat the24-unitdensityandthe demolition of the Westholme Residence woulderode ArthurDrive’shistoric streetscape,whichis largely defined by single-detachedhomes.

The staff report to counciloriginallyincludedaprovisionthat the developer would have 120 days to offer thehousefor relocationfor$1.

Ifunaccepted,they must allowanother120 days forarchitectural salvage. If approved,thedeveloper wouldalsoprovidea$24,000communityamenity contributionanda three-metre roaddedication.

However, councillors rejected that off-sitecompromise.

Coun.Alicia Guichonexpressedfrustration with thedeveloper’s structuralinspection, callingitmore a

Thedeferralisthelatesthurdleinanongoing debate overhowtobalancemodernhousing demandswiththepreservationofLadner’s heritage corridors.

standardhomebuyer’slistthanatrue heritage restorationfeasibility report.

“Myinterest would be to salvagethehomeand to useitas part of anyfuturedevelopment, andthat the restorationoftheheritage wouldcomefirst beforeany additionalunits would be allowed,” Guichon said.

Coun. Daniel Boisvert,whointroducedthedeferral motion, stressed that thecityneeds to knowwhether the heritagehome can be physicallymoved withinthe lot beforeany rezoningis approved.

“Let’s find outfirst if it can even be moved,” Boisvert said. “Andthenfromthere, we candefinetheproject much better.”

The applicant must now return withanupdated structuralassessment to determineifthe Westholme Residence can surviveon-site beforethe townhouses canproceed.

Saturday,Aug 1st

9amto4:30pm

Lawn Bowling Tournmanet -WinskillPark

VolleyballTournamentatDennisonPark

SoftballTournamentDay1

SkateboardCompetition atSDRC

BBQ by TOOBSatWinskillPark

Beer Gardensand DJ MusicatWinskillPark

BINGOatSouth DeltaRecreation Centre atCurling Rink Drive-In Movie:HOPPERSbyPixar -TsawwassenMills (Dusk)

Sunday,Aug 2nd

9amto5 pm

10 am to 5:30 pm

11 am to 5pm 11 am to 6pm

Pickleball Tournament at Dennison Park

Softball Tournament Day2

BBQbyTOOBS at Winskill Park

Beer Gardensand DJ MusicatWinskillPark

8amto11am

Main Stage -Music by JasonLaneBand &JoshMoore Pie EatingContestatChildren’sMidway &KidsBingo Monday,Aug3rd(BCDay)

BoundaryBay Lions PancakeBreakfast

ClassicCarShow at Dennison Park

SoftballTournamentDay3

Food andMarketplaceVendors at WinskillPark

TsawwassenRotary Parade -12thAve &56thSt.

BeerGardensand MusicatWinskillPark

BBQbyTOOBS atWinskillPark

Children’sMidway,Kidzone,Crafts, Activities

54thannualTsawwassenSunFestivalreturns foravibrantB.C.Daylongweekend

RADHA AGARWAL

LocalJournalismInitiativeReporter

A beloved South Deltatraditionis gearingup to bring a wave oflong-weekendexcitement back to thecommunity.

Markingits54th year,the Tsawwassen Sun Festival runs from Saturday, Aug. 1,through B.C. Dayon Monday, Aug. 3. First launchedin1972 by the BusinessImprovement Association,the massivethreedaycelebrationtransforms Winskill Park and surrounding venuesinto a huboflocal pride.

The packed weekend roster promisesthousandsof attendeesa sprawling marketplace,

sports tournaments,a children’smidway,andlive main stage musicfeaturingthe Jason Lane Bandand Josh Moore.

“Ourlocal businessesare incredibly generousin supporting our eventinwhatever way they can,and I’mtruly gratefulfortheirongoing commitment,” said Elaine Campbell,who has served on theorganizingcommitteefor 16 years. “I think eventslike this haveanimpactthat goes beyond just the weekenditself. It bringsin peoplefrom surroundingareas, which helps local businessesthrough increasedfoottrafficand exposure. At the sametime, itcreatesopportunitiesfor

people to connect,celebrate, and builda stronger senseof community.”

Thoselookingforfriendly competition canhead to Dennison Park for volleyball andpickleball tournaments, or check outthe skateboard competition at the South Delta Recreation Centre. Softball action willalso runthroughout the weekend.

A yearly crowd-pleaser,the annual Rotary Parade returns on Monday, stepping off at 11 a.m. Sponsored by dozensof companies,the route begins at 53A Streetand Saratoga Drive, travelling along12th Avenue and southbounddown 56th Street beforewrappingup at

BC LiquorStore

BlenzCoffee CoastalOliveOils

Joe’sMarket

Bistro Peekaboo

Rose &Crown Pub

8A Avenue.

Attendees cancooloffand refuel at the Winskill Park Beer Gardens,enjoy daily TOOBS BBQ, or kick off Monday morning withthe Boundary Bay Lions pancakebreakfast.

Alsoon B.C. Day, Dennison Park willhostthe Classic Car Show from9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

“The Car Show hasdefinitely becomeafavourite attraction, butwhat I really love is the variety,” said Campbell. “Whetherit’s the Drive-In Movie, BINGO, the children’s zone,orthe many otheractivities,there’s truly somethingfor everyoneduring the Sun Fest weekend.”

Forthoselooking to wind

A yearlycrowd-pleaser,the annual Rotary Parade returns onMonday, steppingoffat 11a.m.

down aftera busy Saturdayin the sun,families can gather at Tsawwassen Mills at 6:30 p.m. foran outdoordrive-in screeningofPixar’s HOPPERS.

“Seeingthecommunity come togetherand watching peopleenjoy thefestival makesalltheplanningand hard work worthwhile,” she added.

TheChocolate BearShoppe ThriftyFoods DominosPizza

Boutique BlancheHearing Life Ylium Alterations& Tailoring

Boutique BlancheIntimates Ma Maison &CoYourDollar StoreWithMore Chang’sTaekwondo PrecisionEyecare

Centre Stage Gifts &Accessories TheRunInn

DeltaCommunity PoliceStationSmoke& PopStop DeltaModel RailwayClub SpaBleu

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Patioseasonhas

Recordcrowdsandcustomridesexpected atTsawwassenSunFestivalCarShow

RADHA AGARWAL

LocalJournalismInitiativeReporter

The Tsawwassen Sun Festival Car Show is gearingupforits 11thannual event on Monday, Aug. 3, preparingfora record-breaking turnout at Dennison Park.

Following a successful venue change last year,organizers expect to host between450and500 classic and custom vehicles,cementingthe show’s statusasa majordraw forthe long weekend.

Originallyheld at Winskill Park since2014,the event relocated to Dennison Park in2025 due to constructionofthenew Winskill Aquatic Centre.

The larger,centrallocation catalyzed majorgrowth.

According to Paul Prefontaine,who isontheshow’sorganizingcommittee,the event maxed outits Winskill footprintin2024 with about300 vehicles.

Withthemove to Dennison Park andanactivepromotional campaign, last year’s event surged to morethan 400 vehicles.

“This year, our ‘Chief Parker’is doingupaplanwhere we can,hopefully, get450 to 500 vehiclesonto Dennison Park,” Prefontaine said.

Theshow will runfrom9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Adistinctadvantage oftheshowis itsgrassfield. Car ownersand spectators favourthis setting overblacktop parkinglotsforitscoolerenvironment duringthe August heat.

Newthis year, Westshore Terminals

has stepped up as the show’stitle sponsor. To recognizetheircommunity support, thecommitteeintroduced a “Bestof Show”trophy bearingthe local business’s name.

Whilethe carshowfield will feature vehicles,food trucks,and vendors,the main Sun Festival Fair willcontinue operating at Winskill Park Festivalgoers can easily travel betweenthe sitesviashuttleor a brief walk.

Thelogisticaleffort isled by a nineperson sub-committee this year. It includes Steve& Linda Whitelaw, Greg Fahlman, Chris& Dave Walker, Scott Robertson, Shawn MacWilliams, Rochelle BaileyandPrefontaine Thefirst six peoplementionedalso received a 10-year service award recognizingtheircontinued supportof the event.

Followingasuccessful venuechange last year,organizers expecttohost between450and500classicand custom vehicles, cementingthe show’sstatusasamajordraw forthe long weekend.

“We wouldlike to thank theCityof Deltaforallowing us to use Dennison Park to make theshowa success,” Prefontaine said,extendinggratitude to the festivalcommittee, vendors, and attendees. “Mostofall, we thank the spectators, because we do thisall for yourenjoyment.”

Arthritisaffects peopleall overthe world.

Globally,nearly 300million people maylive witharthritis.Arthritis can rangefrommild to debilitatingand stemfroma varietyof causes.

Understandingwhat’s behindarthritis canhelp people getthetreatment theyneed. Here arethe major typesof arthritisandtheir causes.

Osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritisis themostcommonformofarthritis. It formsasthe resultof wear-and-tear on cartilage, whichbreaks down over time.Aging, repetitivemovementsor previous jointinjuries can causeosteoarthritis.

LIVINGTHEGOOD LIFE +

Gout: Goutisa metaboliccondition caused by the buildupofuricacidcrystalsinthe joints. The buildup occurs whenthe kidneys cannotfiltertheuric acideffectivelyor whenthe body produces too much. Pain, swellingand tenderness can occurin the joints,oftenin thebig toe.

Autoimmune: Some formsofarthritisare autoimmunein nature, meaning that theimmune system mistakenly attacks the joints. This occurs with rheumatoidarthritisandpsoriatic arthritis.

Infection/injury: Sometimesviralor bacterialinfectionsoracute jointinjuries cantriggerarthritis.

Visionshould be cherished at every stageinlife. However, asone agesandvision changes becomemoreprofound,itis evenmoreimportant to stay abreastofwhat can be done to care forthe eyesinthehopesofpreventingcertainconditions, including cataracts

Cataractsarethe clouding of the eye’s natural lenses. The World HealthOrganizationestimates that cataractsaffectmorethan94million people globally. Cataractsalsoaccountfornearly 45 percentofallblindness cases.

Eventhough cataractsareconsidered an unavoidable part ofthe agingprocess, some people wonderifthey can be prevented. Technically cataracts cannot be prevented, but

Certain risk factorselevate the chancesofdevelopingarthritis. Risk elevatesas joints ageand weardown, so olderadultsaremore likely to experiencearthritis. Carryingextra weight putspressure on joints like the knees, so thosewhoare overweight are more likely to getarthritis. Genetics can make a personmorevulnerable to diseases like rheumatoidarthritis,and women aremore likelyto developit. Thereare varioustreatmentsfor arthritis,andanyonein pain can work withadoctor to make lifestyle changes that canalleviate symptomsand help themlivefuller lives.

-Metro Creative

Typesofarthritisandwhat’sbehindeach

and their causes.

these steps canhelp push cataractdevelopment furtherinto laterlife.

Wear sunglasses with UV protection: Theconsensusamongexpertsisthat prolongedexposure to ultravioletB rays acceleratesthebreakdownof lensproteins. Consistent useof sunglassesthat offer100 percent UV protection cangreatly slow thisproteindegradation.Wraparound frames will block light fromthe peripheryas wellasthefront. Lower oxidative stress: Preventing oxidative stress,aprimarydriverof lensopacification, can be achievedthroughdiets rich in antioxidants. Lutein, zeaxanthinandvitaminCactasshields for the eye.

Manage diabetes: Individuals withdiabetesface

a63 percent higher likelihood of requiring cataract surgerycompared to those withoutthecondition. Managinghigh blood sugar willprevent sorbitol fromdepositingin the lenses and causing cloudiness earlierinlife.

Quitsmoking: Smokingisa keyfactorin cataract development. Smokers have a 1.66timesgreater risk ofdeveloping cataractsthan non-smokers becausethe toxinsin tobaccosmoke can deplete the body’s naturalantioxidant stores. Althoughit maynot be possible to turn off aging andprevent cataractsentirely, cataracts can be delayed and madelessimpactfulthroughlifestyle changes.

-Metro Creative

LIVINGTHEGOOD LIFE

Skincancerpreventionforseniors

Wisdomand agefrequently go hand in hand But whenitcomes to knowledge ofthe latest medical advancements, someolderadults may not be up-todate.

Medical recommendations evolve overtime.

Medicalprofessionalsnowknowthat exposure to ultraviolet rays ofthe sunandtanning beds cancontributeto thedevelopmentof skin cancer. But just a few generations ago people were slatheringon baby oilandusing suntan reflectors to acceleratetanning. The risk of skin canceris raised forthose who have had cumulativeexposure to the sun. So it isessentialthat seniorspractice sun safety every day so they arenotadding to the damage that already may have occurred.

Seniors canemploythese sun safetytips.

Learnthe facts: Suffering just fivesunburns over yourlifetimemorethandoubles your chancesof developingmelanoma, and each successive tan or sunburn raisesthe risk evenfurther. Suntans damagethe skin’sDNAand ageit before itstime. Also,

skinundergoes changes that reducedefenses against disease andhealing. One bad burnasa senior may be thefinal straw.

Use sunscreen: Sunscreen maynot have been widelyused when today’s seniors were young. Just becausethat wasthenorm thendoesn’t meanthings cannot changenow. It’s never too late to reduce your skin cancer risk by lathering on sunscreen daily… evenwhenthe sundoesn’t seem particularly strong Seniorsshould lookforabroad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF30for dailyuse.

Wearprotectiveclothing: Choose tightly woven, long-sleevedshirts, long pants, and wide-brimmed hats to protect you. You can purchase clothingthat has sunprotection built rightin.

Avoid beingoutsideduring certaintimes of day: Stay outofthe sunwhenitis at its peak Radiation is typically the strongest between10 a.m. and4 p.m. That’s when the risk for skin damage ishighest.

Seekshade: When spending time outdoors, seek shady spots,whether you’reunderanumbrella orin

tree-linedareas.

Sun safetyfor seniorsis generallythe samefor peopleofall ages. Butit becomesamoreurgent necessity due to cumulative sunexposurethat comes with age. -Metro Creative

Community

After thetrophy

Luke22:24–27 “The greatest among you should be like the youngest, andthe onewho ruleslikethe onewho serves.”

“Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve.” —Martin Luther King Jr.

On July 19,the worldcelebrated a new World Cup champion. After a long anddemanding contest, Spainlifted thetrophy,while millions watched a moment that will nowtakeits place in sportinghistory.

The Gospel asks usadeeper question: What, after all,is greatness?

It is striking that onthenight before theCross, while Jesus waspreparing to give Hislife, Hisdisciples were arguing aboutwhichofthem was the greatest. Jesusdidnotextinguishtheir desire

for greatness. He redefinedit. The worldoften measuresgreatness by who riseshighest, achievesthe most, or receives theloudest applause Jesus measuresgreatness by who is willing to stooplowest in service.

There isnothingwrong withachievement. Excellence deserves celebration. But every trophy eventually leaves the handsthat liftit. Applause fades Records arebroken. Another champion eventually emerges.

Jesus Christ showed us that true greatness isfound in humble service. He will helpus to keep humble in success, gracious in disappointment,andfaithful in every responsibility entrusted to us.

Simbarashe Emmanuel Basvi/St. David’s Anglican Church

DELTA SPORTS

DeltaFastpitchcapsoffaremarkableseason

Delta Fastpitch Association(DFA)iscelebrating another successful season, with teamsacrossthe association earningmedals,competing at provincial championships,qualifyingfor nationals, andproudly representing DeltathroughoutBritish Columbia and beyond.

Leadingthe way wasDFA’s Inferno2011A team, which captured provincial goldinLangford after earningbronze at the Canadian Rockies Invitational in Calgaryand gold at the Ridge Meadows Summer Series.

The championship victory securedthe teama berth to the National Championshipsand marked oneof Delta Fastpitch’s biggestaccomplishmentsofthe season.

The Inferno2012A teamalsodelivered an outstanding campaign.Afterfinishing fourth at the same competitive Calgary tournament,they went on toearn bronze at provincials,also securing qualificationfor the National Championships.

Best ofluck to bothU15A teamsasthey represent Delta Fastpitch at NationalsinFredericton, New Brunswick,from July 28 to Aug. 2.

Delta’s repprogram wasalso well represented at provincial championshipsacrosstheprovince, with Inferno2013B(Kelowna), Inferno2014A(Ridge Meadows), Inferno2012B(Langley), Inferno2010A (White Rock), Inferno2009B(Cloverdale),and Inferno 2008A(Ridge Meadows)competing againsttheprovince’s best and gaining valuable championshipexperience.

DFA’shouseprogramalsoenjoyed a successful championship season,highlighted by the Delta Rogue U20C team’s goldmedalin Squamishandbronzemedalfinish at theU20Cprovincialsin Maple Ridge.

Delta’s Senior Women’s team,the Delta Legends, also earnedbronze at the SeniorDProvincialsin Richmond.

Delta Fastpitch wasalso represented at provincial championshipsacrosstheprovince, withthe Delta Mavericksand Delta Pantherscompeting at theU17C provincialsin Enderby andthe Delta Reign participatingintheU15Cprovincialsin Port Alberni.

At theU13Clevel,the Delta Blue Blazers earned afifth-placefinish at regionals, whilethe Delta Tsunami, Delta Cherry Bombs, and Delta Flames

DFA’sInferno2011Ateam, capturedprovincial goldin Langford after earningbronzeat the Canadian RockiesInvitationalin Calgaryandgoldatthe RidgeMeadows Summer Series.

captured gold, silver,andbronze respectivelyinthe B Bracketofthe samecompetition.

Deltaalsohostedanother successful editionof the U11C Delta Cup, where the Mayhem captured gold, the Jalapeño Poppers earned silver,and the Phoenix claimedbronze, capping offa successful weekendfor Delta’s youngest athletes.

Anotherhighlight ofthe summer was the Canada Cup International Softball Championship,oneof the country’spremier softball events.

DFAproudly served asaco-host at North Delta Community Park, welcoming athletesandfansfrom aroundthe world. Delta was represented by Inferno

2008A,2009B,2010A,and2010B teams,givinglocal athletestheopportunity to compete onaninternational-calibre stage close to home.

Fromprovincial championshipsand nationalqualifications to local tournaments, Delta Fastpitch continues to demonstrate the talent, dedication,and spirit that make theassociationoneofthe strongest softball organizationsinBritish Columbia.

Congratulations to allplayers, coaches, volunteers, umpires, sponsors, andfamiliesonan outstanding seasonandonanother yearof making Delta Fastpitch proud.

Sports

GlobalsuccessforSouthDeltacheersquads

Two South Delta cheerleading programs have returnedhome withimpressive resultsaftercompeting against someofthe world’s best athletes at the inauguralAssociationof International All Stars(AIA) Global Championship, heldin Montrealfrom July 15 to 20.

Thecompetitionbrought together teamsfrom aroundtheglobe, including Canada, England, Scotland,France, Australia, Colombia, Chileand Brazil,creatingatrulyglobal championshipthat featured high-levelcompetitionacross multiple divisions.

South Delta’s VancouverAll Stars (VAS)delivered remarkable performancesbringingfive teams to the championshipand earning outstanding results.

Twoofthose teams– Fuego and Twilight – were crowned Global Champions.

Fuego’s dominancethroughoutthe championship was evidentastheU16 Level3 team placedfirst inall fourofits performances. The teamalso earned the prestigious High Point Award, recognizingthehighest overall score.

Successextendedacross the club’s other teams as well, withU18 Level3 HurricaneandU16 Level 2 Twilight each capturingfirst-placefinishesintheir divisions,U18 Level2 Avalanche earning silver with a

second-placefinish,andU16 Level1 Cyclonesplacing seventh.

In oneofthe club’s mostexcitingmoments, two Vancouver All Stars teams—U16 Level3 Fuego and U18 Level 3 Hurricane— squared offfor the Global Championtitle, with Fuego earning thedistinctionof Global Championandalso takinghomethecoveted trophyand tournament jackets.

Fellow South Delta gym Elite Cheeralsocelebrated a strong showing at the event.

ItsU16 Level2 team, Chaos, captured a silver medal,finishing second outof12 teamsinthecompetition’s largestdivision. Competing in one of the

championship’s most competitive categories,the athletesdelivered anexceptional routine to secure their well-deservedfinish.

Theachievementsof both VancouverAll Starsand Elite Cheer reflectthededicationoftheir athletes, coaches andfamilies,whose hard work throughout the seasonhelped produceexceptional performances in Montreal. Their success hasgiven South Delta another reason to celebrateitsthriving cheerleading community.

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South Delta’s VancouverAll Stars.

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CoryDuhaimewinsAthleticAchievementAward

Delta athlete Cory Duhaimeisthe2026 winner of Special Olympics BC’s Athletic Achievement Award.

For24 years, Duhaime hasshown outstandingdedication,determination,andlove for sport through Special Olympics BC.

He isa multi-sport athlete with SOBC – Delta, competinginalpine skiing, softball,and basketball. Hiscommitment to trainingand competition has helped him buildanexceptional athletic career.

Duhaime hasachieved remarkable resultson provincial, national,and world stages.

His accomplishmentsinclude goldmedals in five-pin bowling at the2009 Special Olympics BC Gamesandthe2010 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games,nineconsecutiveprovincial gold medalsinalpine skiing, and nationalalpine skiing medals at the 2012,2016,2020,and2024 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games.

Most recently,he represented Special Olympics Team Canada at the2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games,wherehe wonthree gold medals in alpine skiing.

Duhaimealso earneda spotonthe Special Olympics Team BC 2026Training Squadasa hardworking basketball teammember.

Duhaime’s athletic successis matched by his

resilienceand positive attitude.

He has persevered throughinjuries sustained in competition,includingabrokenwrist in2024 and abrokenfootin2025,as wellas majorhealth challengesincluding cancerandulcer surgery.

Throughitall,hisnominators sayhe remains oneof the hardest-working athletes at practice, oftenamongthefirst to arrive and the last to leave, listening carefully to his coachesand always striving to get better.

Beyondhis ownachievements, Duhaimeis a role model for other athletes.

He brings the samebigsmile to abronze-medal finishashedoes to the topofthe podium, and whenhe wins gold,he raisesthe hands ofthe silver andbronzemedallists with him.

“Theyareall winnersinhismind,”hisnominators say.

Duhaime hasalsogrownasaleader andambassadorfor Special Olympics.

He hastravelledextensively with Special Olympics Team BC and Team Canada,plannedhis owntrainingopportunities,and become an excellent public speakerwhoenjoys supportingfundraising events such as the Law Enforcement Torch Runand Polar Plunge.

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Jenwill be reunited with herson, Joseph,anddad, Paul.She is survived by her sister,Sammy and mom, Joan;herniblings:Jack, Lou,andLuca;and other closefamily: Tony, Kristene,Nels, Andre, and Laura. Shewill bedearly missedbyherdevoted friends,ofwhom thereare toomanytoname, but whoknowhow deeplysheheldthem.

Heartfeltthankstothe Emergencystaff at Delta Hospital,the Fraser Health palliative nurses, as well as theincrediblecarefromthe staffatthe Irene Thomas Hospiceand HeronHospice Society.

Aftersixty-ninebeautiful yearsshining light into the livesof everyone luckyenough to crossherpath… our darlingVikki left usearly in themorningof July 27th.

Sheleavesa multitudeof friends,acquaintances, and family,includingherhusbandLeo,sister Kathy(Gord), brother Kevin(Rebecca), sister-in-law Joanne (Jim), brother-in-lawBrian, sister-in-law Karen(Pauldeceased),and sister-in-lawMichele (Keith).

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Kieron Gerard Grady, bornonJanuary11, 1958, in Liverpool,England,passed away on July 20,2026,at theyoungageof68.

Kieron spenthischildhood in Vancouver.Heattended SirWinston Churchill SecondarySchool,a placethat shapedhisfutureinmorewaysthanone —itwas therehemet Jennifer, theloveofhislife. They shared41 yearsofmarriage filled with devotion,partnership,anddeep companionship.

Alifelong learner with anunwavering work ethic, Kieronpursuedpostsecondary studiesat BCIT,followedbyUBC Commerce, andultimately UBCLaw School.

Kieronbeganhislegal careerat Harper Grey Easton, wherehequickly earned therespectofcolleagues forhis professionalism, sharpintellect,and steady integrity. He latercontinuedhislegal careeratLindsay Kenney, theLaw Society and KleinLawyers,bringing thesamededicationand thoughtfuladvocacyto everycasehe touched. Along theway,hebuiltlastingfriendshipsandearned admirationfrompeers whovaluednotonlyhisimpressive work ethicbutalso the dry, cynicalhumour hedelivered with impeccabletiming—atrademarkthat madehimunforgettableinevery roomheentered.

Outsideofwork, Kieron found joyinmovement,competition,and thecamaraderie of sport. He lovedrollerhockey, icehockey, skiing, tennis, andpickleball, embracingeach with enthusiasm and thespiriteddeterminationhebrought to everypartofhislife.

Kieron was extremelyproudofhischildren, Justin and Spencer.Althoughneither followedhis pathintolaw,headmired thedeterminationand independencethat ledthem to build careersoftheirown —Justinin mechanicalengineering, and Spenceras aRed Sealelectrician. Theirachievementsbroughthimimmense pride.

Oneofthe greatestjoysofKieron’slifewasbeing agrandfather.Headoredhis threegrandchildren— Smith, Shay,and Nash —and took immensepride in watching them grow. Whetherhe wascheeringfromthe sidelinesathockey, soccer, orbaseball, or simply spending time withthem,Kieron’s face lit up with unmistakablejoy.Hislove forthem wasboundless, and they broughthima happinessthat wasevident to everyone whoknewhim.

Kieron waspredeceased by hisparents, Terranceand Audrey Grady,whose memorieshe treasured. He wasalsopredeceased by hisstepmothersGudrun and Dorothy, to whom he remained closeuntil herdeath. He is survivedbyhis beloved wife,Jennifer, and theirsons,Justin(BryChristopherson)and Spencer (MorganReid).

Kieron is alsosurvived by hissiblings —Mark, Paul,and Maureen —along with extended family and many dear friends whowill rememberhimforhisloyalty,wit, and thesteady kindnessheoffered so freely.

Aspecialthank youtothe staffatthe Irene Thomas Hospicefor theirexceptional care and compassion. In lieuofflowers,donations maybemade to theDelta Hospital Foundationorthe Canadian Cancer Society.

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With profound sadness, our family announces the passingof GladysPurdieinLadner,British Columbia.

Glad wasproudlybornand raised in rural Saskatchewanand wenton to trainand graduateas a nursein1958. Shedistinguishedherself asa compassionateand skilledcaregiver, receivingan awardfor excellenceinpediatricnursing,and was affectionatelyknown to her youngpatientsasRN–the “real nurse.”

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Duringher nursingcareer,Gladformedlifelong friendshipsand metthe love of her life, Dick,while hewas apatient.Married in Govan, Saskatchewan, theysharedan extraordinarypartnership ofnearly sevendecades together,buildingafamily, home, and severalbusinesses.

Aftermovingthe family to Delta, BC,Dickand Glad founded theirbusinesssellingsailboats, Blue Water Yachts. They created many memorieson theocean racing sailboatsalong theBCcoastontheirSan Juan24 CustardPie,chartering yachts in the Bahamas,andbeing membersofthe Royal Vancouver YachtClubfor many decades.

Inthe late 1980s,Dickand Glad movedtoMcDonald BeachParkinRichmond, wheretheywere caretakers for35years, overseeing theboat launch, dog walkers, and theconcession stand wherethey soldlegendaryhotdogs.

Glad’sstrong work ethiccarriedher through many careers: nursing, software sales, insurance, and ultimately cofounding amedicalsupplyand repair businessfromwhichshenever fullyretired. She approached everyrolewithintelligence, professionalism, and asteady senseofpurpose.

Herpassions were wide-ranginganddeeplyfelt–sheloved theocean,golf, the arts,cardgames,and poetry.Gladtreasured timesatthe cottageon Regina Beach,golfgetawaysinPalmSprings,and themuch-anticipatedannual Solstice parties.Glad found joyinsharingher interestswiththosearound her,bringingpeopletogether with herenthusiasm and stayingclosely connectedwithall her grandchildrenand great-grandchildren.

Gladissurvivedbyherhusband Dick;son Todd; daughter Krista (Jeff);daughter-in-lawAnnette; grandchildrenJason (Kristy),Amanda (Justin),Tyler (Andrea),Katie (Alex),Gavin (Marlaina),Connor, Jaykob;andeight great-grandchildren.

Gladwill be remembered forher welcomingnature, connectedness, andherunwaveringdevotion to family and friends.She ledbyexample showing forgiveness,zest forlifeandenduringloveand commitment.She will be forevermissedbyher children, grandchildren,and extended family and friends.

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