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VIPs meet,talk but no dredging action yet
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It’s anincreasingly serious safetyconcern butthere’s stillnoaction whenitcomes to Ladner floathomes sittingon a rising bedof mud.
Hoping to draw the attentionof both senior governments, residents of Canoe Pass Village, on River Road,organized amedia tour July 23 to highlighthowlowtides arecreating dangers forfloat homeowners, boatersandthe public-becauseofthecontinued lack of regulardredging oftheFraser River’s secondary channels.
On hand were Delta MP Jill McKnight, South DeltaMLA Ian Pa Delta Mayor Ge
Harvie,as wellasthe Float HomeAssociation andthe SouthFraser River Enhancement Society.
Residentsdescribed how theirhomestilt duringlowtides, forcing them to walkon a slant, whiledrawers pop open.
Notingtheircommunityalonecomprises 43float homes, resident Ted Dufresnedescribed theirongoingfrustration with settinguptheir own dredgingfortheir section ofthe channel, spending more than$80,000and a yearinthe application process-- with stillno permit.
In addition to homes tiltingandtheir structures beingcompromised, theexposed sandbars preventthe Coast Guard from getting to emergencies,whilefishermen
Floathome residentsare worriedabouttheirpersonalsafetyastheirfloat homestilt, while some mustclimbseveralmetres toget into theirhomes.
beached.
The message has been an ongoingone but with few results sincethe last majordredgingmore
the channels siltingup due to government passingthe buck funding a regular maintenanceprogram, say residents.
andonce againassume responsibility, Harvie told the Optimist a jointprocessisneeded again, but there’s beennothingfrom theprovinceorfederal government.
Paton saidfloat homes can be a positive solution to thehousingcrises but theprovincecontinues withitsmoratoriumon newfloat homes.
“Itis somethingI recognize weneed alongerterm sustainable solution, andit’s aconversation I’ve already been having back in Ottawa and I’m continuing to bring forward …” said McKnight The SouthFraser River Enhancement Society’s Simon Everatt toldthe gatheringthey’ve come up withaproposalfor dredging six channels but, so far,there’sno sign offunding.
A Delta staff report last year said,despitepreviousone-timefunding for some spotdredging, theFraser River’s natural sedimentationprocesses continue to affectthe channels,leavingthem close to pre-2013 sediment levels.
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Ministrysaysit’sminimizingtunnelimpactonpark
Delta councillor concerned aboutlong-term effects
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Theprovince willneed onlyafifthofahectare of Deas Island Regional Park inorder to buildthe Fraser River Tunnel.
That’s aboutthe size ofan averagelotfor a house, says the Ministry ofTransportationand Transit.
As well,theFraser River Tunnel willneed another4.3hectaresof the park forconstruction purposes, butthat area only will be borrowed for thedurationofconstruction, to be restored for park usewhenthe tunnel isfinished.
“The majority ofthe constructionis withinthe ministry’s right-of-way, however, theprojectalso requires4.3 ha of temporary land within Deas
Island Regional Park for projectconstruction, whichislessthanfive percentofthe park,” the ministry said by email recently.
A mapshowsmostof the work for tunnel will takeplaceon landthat is alreadypart ofthe right of way.
To create spacefor
thenew southern tunnelentranceandconstructionarea, some tree clearing will be required.
Topsoil will be salvagedand stockpiledfor reuse.
A working surface, typicallyofgravel, will create a stable surfacefor vehiclesandconstruc-
tion,the ministry said.
Deas Island west of the tunnelalso will be closed duringconstruction.
“Theproject teamis awareoftheimportance ofthe park to thosewho useitandis working with Metro Vancouver parks to exploreopportunities to reducedisruptions to park usersduringconstruc-
tion,”theministry said.
Afterthe tunnelis finished, restorationof the park area willfollow involvingenvironmental professionalsincollaboration with Metro Vancouver.
Delta Coun. Dylan Krugerisconcerned aboutthefutureofthe park andthe numberof treesthat will be cutfor theproject. He isasking Metro Vancouverforan update when he attends the Metro Vancouver parkscommitteemeeting in September.
He said withthe western part oftheisland cutoff,there will be no publicaccess to almost a thirdofthe park forthe construction period.
“That’slossof habitat. It’s temporarylossof habitat but I thinkit’s still significant,” he said.
“When you enter a sensitiveenvironmental area, you have to leaveit betterthan youfoundit.”
Krugeraddedthat one benefit will be a MillenniumTrail with
betteraccess to the west endofthe park The improved trailalso will run beneath Hwy.99 connectingnorth and southLadner.
He saidtheimpactof the tunnel will have a greaterimpactonfarmlandand park than a bridge would have had.
TheNDP government cancelledthebridge in 2017infavourofthe tunnel.
Kruger saidthat it’s “deeplyinsulting to people,” that the tunnel project willnotinclude a River Road overpass across Hwy.99, outof Ladner, sayingthecommunityis being “gaslit” by tellingtheman overpass could be built with federalmoney.
“Well, we know it’s too late It’s way too late They’re way toodown theline. They’renot going to be incorporatinga secondexitinto the scopeofthisproject at this point.
“It’sabrokenpromise to thecommunity.”
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Tunnel constructionwillaffect partof Deas Island Regional Park.
SilentspeedersdrawcomplaintsfromTsawwassenites
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They ziparound silently with tonsof torqueand lotsof speed,whichis leading to complaints, so Delta policearepreaching safetyand education.
Police said recently they’ve received several complaints aboute-bikes in public spaces.
“Whilee-bikes can be aconvenientandfun way to getaround,they require responsibleoperation,especiallyinareas like sidewalks, parks, and school zones,” police said online.
E-bike ridersalsoare remindedthat they must followthe rulesofthe road,includingobeying signs, signalsandyielding to pedestrians.
Cyclistsore-cyclists also can’t rideon side-
walksunlessa sign or otherdeviceallowsit, says the B.C.government.
Staff Sgt. Michael Whiteley said policeare takingan educational approach trying to tell people aboutthe lawand the risksconnected with the technology that has zoomed beyond B.C.’s laws’ ability to catch up.
“The rulesandthe legislation are stillplaying catch up because the technology is changing so quickly,” he said.“Weare gettingcomplaintsand rightly so. Everybody’s trying to share the roadways,the sidewalks, the paths,thedikeaccess. We’retrying to educate people so that everybody that’s outthere stays safe.”
Whenadvised that they shouldn’t be onthe sidewalk, cyclistsarefaced witha possibly more dan-
Policesaid recentlythey’ve receivedseveral complaintsabout e-bikes inpublicspaces.
gerous scenarioof riding onthe road,headded.
B.C. has two categories ofe-bikes,lighte-bikes and standarde-bikes.
Anyone riding a light e-bike must be at least14, whileminimum agefor a standarde-bikeis16.
As well,lighte-bike ridersunderthe ageof16, cannot carry passengers.
Bothlighte-bikes and standarde-bikes have
ers, e-skateboardsand e-unicyclesarealsoproliferating.
And currently,electric kick scooters arenotlegal onCityof Delta streets, Whiteley said.
E-kick-scooters are onlyallowedinoneof the severalcitiestaking part inapilotprovincial program.
speedlimits. Forlight e-bikes, maximum speed is25km/h,whilefor standard e-bikes,it’s 32km/h.
Helmets are mandatory for both typesofbikes.
E-bikesthat arefaster andmore powerful are considered motor vehicles.
Bute-bikes are just part ofthemicromobility issue.
Electric kick scoot-
The Ministryof Transportationand Transit startedathreeyeare-kick-scooterpilot projectin2021,then replacedthat last year with afour-year safety review.
Deltaisnotamongthe cities participatinginthe review.
Whiteley saidmost peopleusinge-kickscooters are young kids.
“Peopleare buying them,notknowing,what they’re buyingandnot
understandingwhat the rulesarearoundthose,” he said.
As well,motorized skateboards cannot be operated on roads, or sidewalks, in B.C., according to ICBC.
Whiteley said police have had somecomplaintsin Tsawwassen, so they’redoingtargeted enforcementthere but they’re gettingcomplaints fromaround Delta.
Policethough so farare not seizingbikesorwritingticketsand relyingon education.
Whiteley saidit’s difficult to say ifthereare moree-vehicles outthere orif people are just complainingmore.
“We want everybody to be able to enjoy themselvesandenjoy getting aroundthrough Delta but ina safe manner.”
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Adonation by a Delta residenthelped thelocal healthfoundationhitits first fundraisingmilestoneforthenew Beedie Long-Term Care Centre.
Ivy(Foon) Tamcontributed $100,000 to the cause, helpingthe Delta Hospitaland Community Health Foundation reach itsinitialtargetof$18.25 million.
“Ms. Tam, inspired by theopportunity to make a lastingimpact on seniors’ care inher community, chose to supporttheproject to ensurefuture generations receivethecompassionate, home-like care they deserve,” saida release fromthefoundation.
“Weare sincerely thankfulfor Ms. Tam’s generousdonation
towards our ‘Coming Home’ campaign,” says Jodi Stokes,directorof legacy andleadership
giving withthefoundation.
“Her supporthelped uscrossthefinish
lineand reach our $18.25-million goal. Our seniorsaretheheartof ourcommunity,andthis
newcentre willprovide the respectful, patientcentred care theydeserve ina settingthat truly feels
likehome.”
Thenewlong-term care centre, with200 beds, will replace Delta Hospital’s current facility, Mountain View Manor, whichopenedin1977 and currently serves92 residents.
Thenewfacility willmorethandouble capacityandoffer a modern,home-like environment withinvitingliving rooms, dining areas, activity spaces, andaccess to the outdoors.
It willalsoinclude a 32-spaceadult dayprogramandaninnovative 49-space child daycare facility,fostering opportunitiesforintergenerationalprogramming.
Theprojectisin the earlyconstructionphase, starting with site preparationand parkingmodifications.
MADDgivesDelta“Top5”awardgettingimpaireddriversoffroad
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Delta has been recognized by MothersAgainstDrunk Driving(MADD)asoneof the top Metro Vancouver area police jurisdictionsfor impaired drivingenforcement.
It’s theadvocacy group’s third “Top5” award, with Delta receivinga scoreof100,followed by Port Moody(92), Surrey (44), Coquitlam(38) andLangley(33).
The awardsarethe result of research by MADD Metro Vancouver,whichexamined public dataforcriminal chargesand roadsideadministrativeactionsfrom July 1,2023, through Dec. 31, 2024,for13 Metro Vancouver municipal police jurisdictionsand RCMP detachments,MADDexplains.
Those numbers were then compared againstthe populationfor each jurisdiction to create acomparable, relative measureofenforcement per
capita.
Delta hadthehighest rate,and overthenext several weeks, MADD Metro Vancouver willvisit the winners, express theirgratitude and make apresentation.
“Allthe work we do,all the laws passed andadvertising, meansnothingif we don’t have vigorousenforcement,” saidKristine Li,MADD Metro Vancouver’s secretary and boardmember, inanews release. “These jurisdictions areleadingtheeffort the public expects,and we want to celebrate them.”
A key part ofeffective enforcementistheuseof MandatoryAlcohol Screening (MAS),which authorizes police to demandabreath sample fromanydriverthey lawfully stop, according to MADD, addingthat itencouragesall police services to use MAS at every lawfultraffic stop to help remove moreimpaired drivers fromthe road.
AccordingtoICBC,on average, 63 peopledie every year inpolice-reportedcrashes involvingimpaireddriving inB.C.,with21per centofall police-reported fatalcrashes involveimpaireddriving.
The Optimist recently reported the numberofdrivers whoareimpaired behind the wheel this year has beenabig concernfor the Delta Police Department(DPD),which would be steppingupenforcementthis summer.
“Overthefirst fivemonths ofthis year, we’venoticed an increase in impaired driv-
ingon our roads,andofficers through variousenforcements have taken210impaired driversoffthe roads. It’s stillquite concerningforusand we want to make sure that our roadsare safe, so we are rampingup our enforcement, in addition to what we normallydothrough our summer CounterAttack enforcement campaign that’s across theprovince. It’s enhanced roadblocks and otherthings we will be doing,”
Chief Harj Sidhu toldthe Delta Police Boardon June18.
His report to the board noted that duringthe summermonths,the numberof impaired driving-related collisions resultingin injury or deathincreases by approximately 27 percentacrossthe province.
On average, morethan 60 peopleare killedandmore than1,400injured each yearin impaired driving-related crashesin B.C.,according to ICBC.
TheDPDprovidedthe
Optimist with statisticsincluding numbersfromICBC, data that is separatedinto the total numberoffatalandnon-fatal collisions reported to Delta police,including2023,2024, andthe year-to-datefor2025. Thosecollisions were then flaggedas havingadriver withimpairmentinvolved, butthe statsdonotdistinguish betweenalcoholordrug impairment, such as cannabis use.
Non-fatalcollisioninvolvingdrugsoralcoholin Deltain 2023and2024 were 77 and87 respectively,whilethere have beenalready 27 well beforethe halfway mark ofthis year. There have also been six fatalcollisionsin Deltafrom 2023 to 2025, with twoofthose fatalities occurringthis year already.
Ofthosefatalitiesduringthat period,three involved drugsor alcohol, withthe twofatalcollisionsin Deltathis year both involvingimpairment.
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FHAannouncesnewendoscopy programspace at DeltaHospital
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Delta Hospital’s endoscopyprogram will begettingabrand-new space.
In anews release July 23,theFraser Health Authority(FHA)announced the$8millionproject, which is generously funded by the Delta Hospitaland Community Health Foundation, will furtherenhancetimely andlifesaving diagnosticprocedureslikecolonoscopies.
Asthecommunitygrowsand ages, access toearlydetection,preventative care andongoingmonitoring hasnever beenmoreimportant, theFHAnotes.
Withcolorectal cancer risk increasing with ageand Delta’s populationprojected to surpass155,000 by 2050,the new spacein Delta Hospital willhelp ensure residents canaccess early detection serviceswhentheyneed them.
“Peoplein Deltaand surrounding communities rely on localhospitalsfor care that’s timelyandcompassionate,” said JosieOsborne, Ministerof Health “Investmentslikethishelpensuremore
DearCommunityMembers,
people canaccessdiagnostic services earlier—supporting betterhealth outcomesandproviding peaceof mind for families.”
Most oftheprocedures performed by theendoscopyprogramarecolonoscopies,followed by gastroscopies. Moving theendoscopyprograminto anew purpose-built space will meanshorter wait times,smoother care journeys and earlierdiagnosesandtreatment, especially for seniorsand people withcomplex healthneeds, according to theFHA.
“Thisnew spaceisall about people.” said Cathy Wiebe, ExecutiveDirector, Delta Hospitaland Delta Community Health Services. “Itis about listening to our staffand medical staffandcommunityand making sure our care reflects theirneedsnowandinto thefuture.”
Lisa Hoglund,CEOofthe Delta Hospitaland Community Health Foundation, saidphilanthropiccontributions such asthisare revolutionizing the Delta Hospital Campusof Care.
Constructionisexpected to beginin spring 2026, withthenew space ready for patientsfall2027.
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OPINION
StatsonlypartofthestoryonB.C. healthcareandpublicsafety
ROB SHAW LodestarMedia
Health care and public safetyare twoofthe top issuesonthe mindsofBritish Columbians, butnew statistics paintdifferingviewsofwhether the governmentis making progress indealing with publicconcerns.
Almost 142,000 people walked outof B.C. emergency rooms last year without being seen by adoctoror nurse, as patients wrestle with multi-hour wait times,crowdedhospitalsand an overwhelmedhealth-care system. The numbersare part of internalhealthministry datathe Opposition BC Conservatives obtainedunderfreedomof information,whichshow an86 percentincrease overthe last six yearsin peopleleavingERs without being seen.
The worst rise wasin Island Health,wherethe numberof peopleleavingERs withouttreatment jumped 160 percent over six years.
It was87 percentinFraser Healthand56 percentin Vancouver Coastal Health over the same period.
The BC NDP government said it continues to tryand recruit morehealth-care staff,including nursesanddoctors, to improve waittimes.
Dataonthe skyrocketing numberof people walking outof ERs seems to match public frustration over multi-hourhospital waittimes.
Butwhenitcomes to public trust inthe system,health care isn’ttheonly sectorwherethe numbersandthelived experiencefeelmisaligned.
Crimeis apparently going down in B.C.,according to Statistics Canada Thefederal agency released new figures that showthecrime rate fell
seven percentin B.C. last year, compared to the yearprior, andthecrime severity index —whichmeasuresthe seriousnessofcriminaloffences— has declined11 percent.
Thedifference betweenthe ER waittime statsandthecrime stats, though,isthat the crime statsdon’t appear to match the public perceptionofactualprogress.
The statsdon’t match surveys done by businessesthreatening to closedue to vandalism,crime anddisorder. Nordoesitlikely match what the public seesin worseninghomelessness, open druguseand peoplein statesof psychosisordistress.
You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who thinks Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside isin bettercondition,or safer, todaythanit wasinprevious years. Samefor Victoria’s Pandora Avenue.
Andtheprovince has been rocked by severaldisturbing
casesofintimate partnerviolence,includinga Kelowna man charged with beating to death hisex-wife witha hammerin broad daylight ina parkinglot just hoursafter beingconvicted ofotherthreatsandviolence.
Ifthe government wantscredit forfixinghealth care and crime, it willneed to domorethan just produce spreadsheets withthe righttrendlines.
The real test will be whether people believe the systemisthere fortheminamomentofneed, be it anER waiting roomoron a sidewalkinadowntown core. Rightnow, too many British Columbiansareunconvinced, regardlessofwhat the statistics say.
Rob Shaw has spentmorethan 17 years covering B.C. politics, now reporting forCHEK News andwriting for TheOrca/BIV. He is the co-author of the national bestselling bookA Matter of Confidence,host of the weekly podcast Political Capital, and a regular guestonCBCRadio.
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’moftenfilled with appreciationfor ourcommunity, butit warmed my heart recently when I saw two children bending down to checkasmall treasures exchangebox provided by a neighbourdown my street.
Icouldfeelthe kids’excitementand senseof wonder,hoping to find something special inside. The realgift beingprovided by my neighbour wasthe chanceforthem to begenerous astheyarrived withthe itemsin handthey were going to leavein the boxforothers.
IsmilewhenI seetheneighbourwhosharestheir garden harvestortheonewho has setupalending library fullof
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booksforall ages.
We all appreciate the sign that welcomes you to Ladner, madeuniqueand special by a communitymember, the stick library fordogs,ortheshared
toybin at Centennial Beach. Thesearen’tofficialprograms. They areactsof everyday kindness, offered freely by people who care.
Ourlocal cafes, restaurants andshopsdomorethanoffer goodsand services. They provideanall-importantfirst job for our youth, serveas gatheringplacesand stepuptimeand again,donating raffleitems, sponsoring eventsand supporting causesthat make lifehere better. Evenin toughtimes,they give generously.
Andthenthereare ourcommunity service clubslike Rotary, Lions, Kiwanis, TOOBSand others, buildingamenities,hosting barbecues,organizing parades
andcommunity events to name a few, improvingthequality of lifein so many ways.
In a worldfacing so much uncertainty we cantakecomfort inwhat’s close to home. We can lift each otherup by shopping local, attendingcommunity events,donating to causes or simply thankingthe peoplewho givetheirtime.
So,thenexttime you pass a lemonade stand,a book box or a volunteerinabright yellow vest,smile, wave and maybe evenpitch in.
Let’s keep showing up for each other. Because when we support ourneighbours, we strengthenthe very heart of where we live.
Whycan’twehelpcyclists?
Editor:
Iheartily concur witha recent letter to the Optimist aboutbike racks.
My bikeis my preferred modeof transportationandit’s annoyingwhen thefewexisting racksarefull.
The rack outsideFreshcoinLadneris the worstandisalwaysfull to overflowing.
Thebike rack outside LondonDrugs is againstthe wall,whichlimitsitsusefulness.
Thecity putapileofbike racksallthe waydown Delta Street, butnowhere elseinthecommunity. Why?
Trenant Park Square recently removedallthe benchesfor someinexplicable reason.Iused to lock up to themwhenthe racks were full.
Those malls canaccommodate hun-
dredsof cars, so why can’t they do a better jobaccommodatingbikes?
Jane McCall
Teens, e-bikesdangerousmix
Editor:
Further to a recent letterfromTony Dales regarding teensusing e-bikes,I have been concerned aboutthisfor sometime.
These teen-operated e-bikeslookalotlike motorcyclesand seem appealing to young males who wouldotherwise be too young to operate amotorcycle. In Beach Grove, I seethem flying upanddown the street every day, well overthe
30kmh speed limit. It seemsonlya matter of time before someone gets creamed by adriver backing outofadriveway.
I have seen kids ridingthemon sidewalks on12th Avenueand56th Street,often withoutahelmet,andinnoneofthese observations have I ever seena rider pedallingthe bike.
They are clearlyusing themasaformofmotorized cycle.
I would reallylike to see
the police make a statementand perhapsinitiate some educationprograms inlocal schoolsthrough the policeliaisonofficers. I approached thecommunity policeofficeand asked to speak to anofficer but have so farheard nothing.
Theredefinitelyneeds to be more education andenforcement about properuseofthesebikes i.e.- wearahelmet, stay off sidewalks, and slow down! James Brown
Thanksowedforsavingbog
Editor:
I readinthe Optimist about “Delta’s” Burns Bog gettingmore recognition. Personally,Iamgratifiedthat the variouslevelsof government-including Delta-continue to recognizethis environmental gem.
A matterthat continues to be overlooked,isthecontributionofamember ofthe Deltacommunitywho has been almost singularly responsiblefor seeing the bogidentifiedandpreserved, allowing ustheluxuryof havingthis significantenvironmental resource still availableforthegreater good ofthe community.
That personis Eliza Olson,a Delta residentandfounderofthe Burns Bog Conservation Society,and,until recentlyfora varietyof reasons,its long servingpresident.
Elizadevoted much ofher life to the recognitionandpreservationofthe Bog. Althoughsheisnolongeractively involved intheaffairsofthe Society,she continues to have ideas abouthowthe Bogshouldcontinue to be recognized.
Ithinkitistimefor-- there to be formal recognitionof Elizaforthe part she hasplayed in theinterestsof Burns Bog. Over to you, Delta... Firth Bateman
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HEATHER DRUGGE PHOTO Bikes lockedtoanoutdoorbike rack near LonsdaleQuayinNorth Van.
Here’sthelatestCrimeSeverityIndexfromDeltapolice
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Assaultfilesin Delta increased by 14 per cent overthe second quarterof2025, with intimate partnerviolence andfamilialviolence accountingfora significant portionof cases.
Charges were forwarded in79 percentof cases. Thoseareamongthe lateststatsfromthe Delta Police Department’s (DPD)crime statistics forthe secondquarterof 2025,providing residents withaviewofshort-term localcrimetrendsand ongoing policingefforts.
The report notesintimate partnerviolence hasdecreased by 24 per cent sincethe second quarter2024and remains a focused area forinterventionand support.
While some categoriesofcrime have seen temporaryincreases, the long-term data reflects
continuedprogress in keepingthecommunity safe,according to the DPD, addingthat overall callsfor servicesareup two percent.
Amongother stats inthe report, sexual offencesdropped by 31 percentand robbery declined by 50 percent,
In2024, Delta’s overall CSIdropped by 13 percent to55.3 comparedto2023,whenit was64.1per cent.
whilealcoholanddrugs were contributingfactors inup to 50 percentof assault-related files.
long-termdirection,” said Chief Harj Sidhu inanews release. “We encourage everyonein thecommunity to do their part forcommunity safety, by stayingalert and reporting suspicious activity,andusethe variouscrimeprevention resourcesandprograms we provide.”
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Property-related offences rose by 15 per centcompared to the secondquarterof2024, including a24 percent increase in residential break-ins,anda21 per centincrease in thetheftother category, largely driven by mailtheftand shopliftingoffences, buttheftfrom vehicles decreased by 15 percent.
Cybercrimeandfraud bothexperienced yearover-yeardeclinesand continue to be closely monitored due to their evolving nature.
In response to the trends,theDPDcontinues to prioritizeproactive patrols,focusedinvestigationsandcommunity outreach,and many files already have suspects identifiedand charges forwarded.
“Short-term fluctuationsdon’t change our
Meanwhile,theDPD alsoannouncedthe Delta Crime Severity Index (CSI)for2024dropped by 13 percent to 55.3 per centcompared to 64 per cent2023,placingthe community well below boththeprovincialand national averages. The CSI,a nationalmeasure ofcrime volumeand severity, reflects boththe frequencyand seriousnessof police-reported incidents.
“Thedecrease in our CSI scoreshows that ourlong-term strategies are working,” said Sidhu “Thisdeclineisa strong indicatorofcommunity safetyand reflectsthe work of our team, strong community partnerships and ourongoingefforts to ensure community safetythrough crimepreventionandproactive policing. We remain committed to listening to ourcommunityand staying responsive to emergingtrends.”
Metrogivesapproval forTsawwassen Springsapplication
SANDOR GYARMATI
sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com
After several years, approvalofthefinal residential build-outof the Tsawwassen Springs developmentisinching closer to reality.
The Metro Vancouver RegionalDistrict Board hasgiventhegreenlight to theCityof Delta’s proposalfora Regional Growth Strategy amendment bylawthat would re-designatea site at 5133 Springs Blvd.from Agricultural to General Urban to accommodate 60new townhouses.
After goingthrough another publichearingin December2023 and receivingconditional approvalfrom theAgriculturalLand Commission(ALC) for anexclusion applicationin August 2024,the townhouseproposal was movedon by theCityof Delta to Metro Vancouver, where requests to amend the RegionalGrowth Strategy andtheFraser Sewerage Area were also needed.
The application will windits way back to Delta councilforfinal approval.
The vacant site is withintheAgriculturalLand Reserve(ALR) but was notactivelyfarmed,and theproposal would see part ofthe site excluded fromtheALR.
The regionalamendment application was givenpreliminary approval by the Metro board earlierthis year.As required by the Local Government Actand Metro2050,
AMetro reportearlierthis yearnotedtheproposedamendmentisalignedwith Metro 2050’s goalsandstrategiesbasedon several considerations,includingthedevelopmentbeingwithinthe UrbanContainment Boundary.
Metro Vancouverthen notifiedaffected local governments, local First Nationsand regional agenciesoftheproposed amendment to provide anopportunityforcomment.
A Metro staff report earlierthis yearnoted an analysisconcludesthat, on balance,theproposed amendmentis supportablegiventhe scaleofthe site,the landuse context andtheALC’sdeterminationthat the land can be excludedfromthe ALR.
Aprevious application,which hadalso beengranted preliminary approval by councilin 2017following a public hearing, was rejected by theALC.
At the last year’s public hearingin Delta, applicant Ron Toigoexplained the revisionsinhis latest proposal, sayingthey should satisfythe ALC.
Thoseincludeanoffer to place severalacresof farmlandin Deroche, B.C., which is not in theALR, into thefarm reserve.
Underthefirst application,the ownerproposed a voluntarycontribution for agricultural capital works intheamount of $500,000 to be used towardsdrainageand irrigationimprovements.
The owner has since increasedthat amount to $1million. The latest proposal includesdirectingthefunds to thecity, which wouldconsult withthe Delta Farmers’ Instituteas to how to use thefunds to benefit agriculture.
The site was owned by anotherindividual when theoriginal Tsawwassen Springs application was approved in2008 butthe owner wasn’tinterested in selling at thetime.
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SouthofFrasermayorsaskMetroforUCBchanges
SANDOR GYARMATI
sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com
Delta Mayor George Harvie has joined withhis Surrey andLangley Townshipcounterpartsin callingon Metro Vancouver to make changes tothe regionaldistrict’s Urban Containment Boundary(UCB)amendmentprocess.
In aletter to the Metro board, Harvie, along with Surrey MayorBrenda Locke and TownshipofLangley Mayor Eric Woodward,are requesting changes to Metro2050includingallowing targeted expansionofthe UCB without regional involvement, reclassifying UCBamendments to enable simple majority approval, ratherthanthe current amendment
bylaw passed by a weighted two-thirds voteofthe board,as wellasintroducing aminor realignmentmechanismfor sitespecificadjustments.
“South-of-the-Fraser municipalities willaccommodate the largestshare of the region’sfuture populationand job growth—yetonlyafractionofdevelopable lands lie withintheexisting UCB. The statusquoisuntenable; persisting withit willdeepen the region’shousing shortage,constrainindustrial expansion,andundermine transportation investments,” the letter states.
“We recognizetheimportanceof a coordinated regional approach and remaincommitted to working with Metro Vancouverand our regional partners. However, thiscommitment must be
balanced witha systemthat isadaptive, equitable,and supportsthepractical realtiesofafast-growingcommunities.”
The mayors are asking forthe regional district to initiateaformal review ofthe UCBprocessandthe Regional Growth Strategy to addresstheconcerns of southoftheFraser municipalities.
A staff report to the Metro board notesthe requestsfromthe mayors are not simple to grantand outlined several options to move forward to consider, whileacknowledgingandaddressing theconcerns.
The report explainsthat containing urbandevelopmentisa well-established best practicefor sustainable growth managementand has been pivotalinshapingthe Metro Vancouver region.
The UCB wasintroducedin 1996 inthe Livable Region Strategic Plan, aimed at limitingurban sprawl by focusing growth withina defined area to reduce auto-orienteddevelopment, protect agricultural, rural,andconservationand recreation landsfromurban development, as wellas supportcompact,transit-orienteddevelopmentthat reducesgreenhouse gasemissionsand energy demand.
The report goeson to note that since theadditionofaflexibleamendment processin2011, over40 regionalgrowth strategy amendment applications have been submitted.
Over80 percent have been adopted ordeemednotnecessary,demonstratingthe region’s willingness to accommodate change while maintaining a consistent andprincipled approach to regionalplanning, the report adds.
Deltapolicemove allnon-emergency calls to E-Comm
SANDOR GYARMATI
sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com
The Delta Police Department(DPD) will soontransitionallnonemergency call-taking back to E-Comm. The changeoccurs Aug. 6,2025,theDPD explainedinanews release.
“E-Commalready pro-
videsemergency call-taking anddispatch services to Deltaas wellasafterhoursnon-emergency calltaking, so re-assumingfullnon-emergency service will be a seamless integration. Delta Police willalso be returning at atimewhenE-Comm’s non-emergency service levels have been significantlyimproved and
stabilized throughinvestments,including stronger staffing levels, adedicated teamof calltakers, andtheimplementation ofnew technology to better supportthe caller experienceinthe Lower Mainland,”according to theDPD.
E-Commnowoffers options such as waittimeestimates, callback
requests,and SMSfile numbersviatheirnew interactive software system, availablefrom 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
In a pilotproject, launchedin December 2021,DPDassumed responsibilityfrom E-Commofansweringnon-emergency calls between7 a.m. and7 p.m. daily. Nonemergency callsfrom 7 p.m to 7 a.m.continued to be transferred to E-Comm.
In a 2022 report to the Delta Police Board, then
chief Neil Dubord said thepilotproject results indicated that theDPD hadprovided better service to the community through thein-house, non-emergency calltakingmodel.
Dubord at thetime also saidthedepartment wasconsidering several optionsincludingtakingnon-emergency calls untilmidnight, or even 24/7.
Callers canalsocontinue to dialtheDPD at 604-946-4411 to report a crimeor suspiciousactiv-
itywhichisnotanemergency but requires police attention.
Online reportingis also availableontheDPD website at www.deltapolice.ca/report. Amongthe typesof reportsthat can be made onlineare vandalism,lost orfoundproperty,fraud under$5000,hit-andruns with no injuriesand theftfrom auto.
Peopleshouldalways call911isfor police,fire ormedicalemergencies whenimmediateaction is required.
B.C.fundingcomunitiesforemergencyevacuations
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Deltaandthe Tsawwassen First Nation (TFN)are getting helpplanningforemergency evacuations.
Theprovince recently announceditisfundinglocal communityprojectsthroughout B.C. to improveplanning for evacuation routesand publicnotifications to keep people safeandinformedwhenemergencies occur.
Nearly $2million,through the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund(CEPF),is beingprovided to support 51 communities to developand update theirplansthrough42 publicnotificationand evacuation routeplanningprojects.
Projectsinclude mapping routes,improving evacuation and publicnotificationplans and runningtrainingexercises totest plans beforeanemergency occurs.
Deltais receiving$40,000 to
helpcreatea public notification strategy,establish multichannelalerts, partner with neighbouring First Nationsand runa readinessexercise.
TheTFNis receivingthe sameamount to developnew evacuation route and public notificationplans,collaborating withneighbouring jurisdictionsand revising relevant localplansand policies.
“Whenanemergency happens,it’s crucialthat theentire communityisinformedand knowshow to stay safe,” said Ravi Kahlon,MLAfor Delta North, inanews release. “This funding willhelpensure we’re prepared whenit mattersmost.”
Metro Vancouver,meantime, had beenplanning to undertake a Regional-Scale Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability Analysis (HRVA)project, leadingand coordinating a regional-scale risk assessment specific to the region. Theprojectcomes asprovinciallegislation will requireall23member jurisdic-
tions to completeindividual risk assessmentsandundertakeengagement.
In 2022, Metro Vancouver developed a Natural Hazard Data Inventory to provide a high-leveldesktopanalysisof available natural hazardand climate change impact data acrossthe region.
Buildingonthat work, the regionaldistrictalso completed a Regional MultiHazard Mappingprojectin 2023,whichshowstheextent under various scenariosoffour selected hazards:coastalflood, riverflood, earthquakeand wildfire.
Amongthefindingsin that mappingproject, theCityof Delta hasahighprobability risk in acoastalflooding scenario butis at lower risk oflow or moderategroundshaking inan earthquakecompared to Richmond,while Burns Bog hasa lowerprobabilityof wildfirecompared to vast areason the North Shore.
as mapping routes, improving evacuationand publicnotificationplans,as wellasrunningtraining exercisestotesttheseplansbefore anemergencyoccurs.
Metro looks at measures forgas-powered lawn equipment
SANDOR GYARMATI
sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com
Metro Vancouveris stilllooking at potential measures to reducethe health-harmingaircontaminantsfromsmall
gas-powered equipment. Anew report to the regional boardofdirectors’ notesthat, basedon engagementfeedback, staff willdevelop an emission regulationproposalcoupled with sup-
portive measures, and seekinputontheproposalfrom equipment users startinginthisfall. Theproposed regulation and supportivemeasures will then go back to the boardforconsideration.
The report notessmall gas-powered equipmentused in landscapingand light industrial applications generates about halftheamount ofhealth-harming air contaminantsasalllight duty vehicles regionally Severalmember jurisdictions have asked Metro Vancouver to explore reducingemissionsfrom that source.
Engagement with member jurisdictions, businesses, equipment usersand residents occurred in 2024and 2025,and public sentiment was generallyneutralorfavoured ashift to emission-free options, especially at the endof-lifeofexisting equipment.
In general,there was strong supportfor education,incentivesand
charging solutions with or withouta regulation to addressconcerns about affordability, equipment performance, battery chargingandunfamiliar technology,the report explains.
region at the time was consideringactions to reduceairemissions fromaround430,000 piecesofsmall gasoline anddiesel equipment used for landscaping acrossthe region, such as lawn mowers, leafblowers, hedgetrimmersand chainsaws.
Thequestionwhether theCityof Deltashould bantheuseof gas-powered yard maintenance equipment was raised thepreviousfall by a residentinaletter to council,asking forthecity to enacta bylaw to phase out such equipment, sayingit seems tool manufacturers have ignored public perceptions about their toolsand have done nothing to reducethe emissionsor mufflethe noise.
In late 2023, Metro’s Climate Action Committee gotan update from regionaldistrict staffonwhat should be the approach on garden equipment.
That report noted the
A staff responsenoted thecity was researching the subjectincluding howitis beingaddressed inothercommunities. Otherconsiderations includelocal government authorityand jurisdiction.
Councilwantsmoredetailsonfrozenfoodprocessingplan
PHILMELNYCHUK
pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com
Deltacouncil has putan application to broadentheoperationofaproposed coldfood processing and storageplant at 64th Avenueand Hwy.91, back onice.
Politicians votedon July 7, to sendthe proposal back to staffformoreinformationinsteadof changinga bylawthat wouldallowabroader rangeofusesin the agriculturalproduct management zone,insteadoftheoriginallistoffruit, veggiesand dairy.
But Mayor George Harviefavoured sendingthe application back to staff to getmoreinformationand to consult withthe Delta Farmers Instituteand Delta’s agriculturalcommittee.
“But rightnow,I just don’t seea commitment …” he said.
Coun. Rod Binder wanted more detailsand staffconfirmedtheproperty hasanew ownerthat istrying to seeif there’s marketabilityofthe site withan expanded rangeofproducts.
According to a staff report,the original applicationin May2022 wasfora27,000 sq.mcold storage warehouseandprocessing plant forfruits, vegetablesand dairyproducts.
Coun.Alicia Guichon pointed outthe original purpose was to create afacility to helplocalfarmers.
“This started outasa very Deltafocusedfacility …” Guichon said.
Following lotsofconsultation,“what came outofit wasthis very narrow and quite-focusedconclusion,that would be, to best serve ourlocalfarmers, it would be fruit, vegetables and dairy,”she said.
She wanted to knowifthe Delta Farmers Institute wasconsultedonthe newproposal, sayingshe wantsmore information.
Development general manager Doreann Mayhew saidtheproposal just expandsthe zoning to agricultural products,asdefinedinthe zoning bylaw, saying it’s aminor change.
Staffthoughdon’t support many of theadditionalusesproposed, such as
Developmentgeneralmanager DoreannMayhewsaidtheproposal just expandsthe zoningtoagriculturalproducts,asdefinedinthe zoning bylaw,sayingit’s aminorchange.
seafood processing, Mayhewadded.
A Februaryletterfromthe applicant, DeltaFresh,proposed abroaderlistof uses.
A staff report also sayslarge-scale, cold-storagefacilitiesare mainlylocated intheFraser Valleyor Washington state andtheproposed location,“would provide easy access to localand regional
producers, grocery chainsand online shippers,” easing challengesinthe current supply chain.
Coun. DylanKruger saidhe wasprepared to move itforward and noted the projectis supported by BC Fresh,adding that the B.C. Agricultural Council has beenadvocating for such facilities.
“I’mnotquiteunderstandingthe problem. I’mprepared to move forward. This has been going on since2022. I don’tthinkit’s been rushed.Ithinkit’s beenalongtimecoming.”
BC Fresh saidina Februaryletter that the facilitycouldhelp “alleviatethe supply chain challengesin B.C.’s food supply system…establishinglocal food storageandproducing facilities.”
Processing costsand availabilityof facilities make it difficult for farmers and businesses to thriveand servethe local market, saidtheletter. It also would allow value-addedprocesses to food, said BC Fresh.
If built,theprojectcouldbringin $450,000intaxes to the cityannually.
Tsawwassen multi-usepathway project under construction
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sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com
Constructionisunderwayforthe56th Street Multi-Use Pathwayprojectin Tsawwassen.
To be locatedalong 56th Street between6th Avenueand Winskill Park, theprojectalsoincludes street-lightingupgrades andimprovements to the crosswalks at 6th Avenue and8A Avenue.
Theproject, which includedtree removalsalongtheconstructionarea,is scheduled forcompletionthis December.
Thecitynotesthat during workinghours, northboundtrafficon 56th Street between6th Avenueand8A Avenue will be reduced tosingle lanefrom7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Theproject had been delayed asthepreliminary designed wasoriginally to be completed by October2023 withconstructionplannedforthe
spring of2024.
It is part oftheCityof Delta’s overall Cycling Master Plan,aimed at promotingandproviding moreopportunitiesfor activetransportation.
Metroexamines trendsin how people travel
Meanwhile,a recent Metro Vancouver report onair pollutants summarizes currenttrendsin thetransportation sector, andmore specificallyfor personalmobility.
Personalmobility remainsthe largest source ofgreenhouse gas(GHG) emissionsanda significant sourceofotherair pollutantsthat directly harm health,the report notes.
The report addsthat between2000and2019, regionalGHGemissions from cars, SUVs and smalltrucks and vans rose steadily,although per capitaemissions decreased.
Emissionsdecreased
with COVIDandthen rebounded,though projectionsindicate a decrease inthe years ahead.
The report alsonotes that specifictrends includeashift towards more walkingand cycling, more remote working, lesstravelin vehicles,as well steadilyincreasing electric vehicle(EV) sales, the report alsonotes,addingthat economic activity and jobsfromthe clean transportationindustry arealsogrowingin B.C. andthe Metro Vancouver region.
“Thesetrendsin personalmobility have an impactonthe day-to-day health,costs,and social environmentforthe Metro Vancouver region’s three million residents Whiletransportation remainsthe largest source of many air pollutants, shifts toward cleaner mobility such as walking, cycling, transit,andEVs are reducingtheseemis-
sionsandimproving residents’health,” the report states.
“Thesemodesoftravel can reducehouseholds’ transportationcostsand shield residentsfrom fluctuating gasoline costs. Thetransformationoftransportationin the regionalso supports economicgrowthinnew cleantransportation industries,increased edu-
cationand job opportunities,and reducedcongestionand vehiclecrashes.” The report also notescontinuationand strengthening municipal, regionalandprovincial policiesiscritical to furtherexpandingtransportationoptions.
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Winskillconcessionvolunteers wonderiffutureisupinsmoke
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pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com
It’s beenknown by a few names overthe years and has beenfuelling athletesand teaching young Tsawwassenites job skillsfor awhile.
Butthefutureis smokyforthe Winskill Concession tucked into the back walloftheold Winskill Aquaticand Fitness Centre.
Whenthenewaquatic centreis builtfarther east in Winskill Park inafew yearsandtheold one demolished,thefate of the burger joint remains unclear.
“Wedon’tknowwhat’s going to happen yet,” says Andrea Vance,a volunteerwhohelps manage theconcessionforthe TsawwassenAmateur BaseballAssociation.
Theconcessionis a good fundraiserfor baseball, witha recent weekend seeing sales of$14,000offood and drink toteamsvisiting Tsawwassenfora recent tournament.
Thelittlenook serves upfresh-cooked burgers, hotdogs, chicken strips anddrinks, providing experience to the14local kidswho work there.
“Sothey getinthere andtheylearnfood safety, customer service,cooking cleaning, allthe rest ofit. They’re quitealittlecrew,” Vance said. “Baseballplayers, coachesandfamilies tell usthat ourfood isconsistentlythe best concessionfood they’ve had,as theytravelall over B.C. for ball gamesand tournaments. We pump out alotof businessinatiny
Whatisthefutureofthepopular Winskill Park concessionstandrun by the Tsawwassen Amateur BaseballAssociation.
little space.”
Butshe saidthefuture isuncertainfortheconcession,oncetheold poolis goneandthenew baseballdiamondsare constructed.
Sheis worried that any spacethecityprovides willnotinclude ventilationorcooking appliances to allow servingup hotfood.And so far, she’s heardnothingfromthe cityone wayortheother.
City staff toldthe Optimistthat thenew field layout willinclude a baseball hub with washrooms,concession, and storage butthat the detailsare still being developed.
“We will be engaging with sportfielduser groups to gettheirinput as part ofthedesignprocess,”thecity said.
Vance saidtheconcession standisnowopen every weekend (except for Sunfest)untilthe third weekendof August
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and every weeknight wheneverthere’sa ball gameon.
“It’sa realhidden gem,”she said.
Withoutthefood stand, revenuesfor the baseballassociation will take a huge hit,she said.
Thefood standused to be known as Lynne’s Place, Honey Hutand Cook Shack.
Vanceanda partner took overthe volunteer managingdutiesfor the baseballassociationafter the pandemic. She guessesthey have another summer remainingafter thisoneasconstruction makesits way towards them.
“Sincethen, we keep buildingitandgrowing it. It’s beenquitethe little hubnowfor ball players, and people walking by, anddog walkers.”
Thenewaquaticcentreis budgeted at $130 million withcompletion by 2027.
Started small,grewbig “Westartedin amodestTilburywarehousewith avisiontodothingsdifferently,”saysBenMartin, CEOandco-founderofEvolutionFulfillment. “Webelievedthatfulfillmentshouldn’tbejust about providingwhitegloveservicetolarge brandsonly,it shouldbeaboutservicing all-sizedbrandsanddoingitwithintegrity.” Thatmindsetstruck achord.Overthepast decadeand ahalf,Evolutionhasexpanded from alocalwarehouseinDeltatoa multi-facilitylogisticsnetwork,positionedjust minutesfromtheU.S.borderandthePort of Vancouver.Today,Evolutionpartnerswith both e-commerceand retailbrandstomanage everythingfromB2CparcelfulfillmenttoB2B routingcompliance,AmazonFBAprep,EDI integration,pre-retailvalue-addedservices and internationalshippingcoordination. Butatitscore,Evolutionisstill aDeltastory. Thecompanyhas remaineddeeplyconnected tothecommunity,employinglocaltalentand growingits leadershipteamfromwithinand alsosupportinglocalorganizationssuchas theDelta CommunityFoundation, theDelta FireFightersCharitableSociety,withvarious fundraisers.“Themostfulfilling partofour growthisseeingpeoplegrowwithus,”says Martin.“We’vehadteammemberswhostarted inentry-level rolesandnowleaddepartments. That’swhatmakesusproud,we’renotjust building acompanyorproviding jobs;we’re buildingcareersand supportingfamilies.”
Asmarketdynamicscontinuetoshift —from renewedU.S.tariffsonimports,increasing demandforCanadiane-commercetorising U.S.warehousecosts —manyAmerican brandsarenowstaginginventoryinCanada as astrategicmove.It’satrendEvolutionis well-positionedtosupport.
“Manybrandsthinkthatcross-borderlogistics is ahurdle,”Martinsays.“It’sanadvantage ifyouhavetheright logisticspartner.We’ve madeiteasyforU.S.and international brandstostore,shipandscalefromCanada withoutcompromise.”
Still,despitetheindustrychangesandthe company’sexpansion,Evolutionhasstayed remarkablygrounded.Martin,whoalso servesasChairmanoftheBoardfortheDelta ChamberofCommerce,isquicktocreditthe communityforsupportingtheirjourney. “Wewouldn’tbeherewithoutDelta.Thiscity gaveusthespacetogrowandthepeopleto growwith. We’reincrediblygrateful.”
Lookingahead,EvolutionFulfillmenthasbig plans,includingdeepertechnologyintegration, sustainability-focusedinitiativesandexpanded cross-border partnerships.But Martinsaysthe vision remainsthe sameasitwas15years ago. “Doeverythingwithintegrityandintention. Treatpeoplewith respect.Andfocusongrowth andsustainability.”
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Community NatureNotes:newplants addedtoLivingDike
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DucksUnlimited Canada
In late June, staffand volunteers came together to plant native marsh plantsalongtheshorelineof Boundary Bay in Surrey as part of a climateadaptationproject calledthe Boundary Bay LivingDike.
The LivingDikeisapilotproject testing nature-based solutions to sea-level rise while restoringvital wildlife habitat. A320-metre test site wasestablishedin 2023, withannualplanting events supportinganadaptive management and monitoring plan. Lessonsfromthepilot willinformaplannedexpansionacross anadditional790metresofshorelinein Mud Bay overthecoming years.
Planting wasled by Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC)andthe Cityof Surrey’s Salmon Habitat RestorationProgram (SHaRP)program, incollaboration with
students, partners, andlocal volunteers. The goal: strengthena nature-based coastaldefensewhile restoringcritical wetland habitatforbirds,fish, and other wildlife.
Unlikeconcreteor rock dikes, Living Dikesuse natural materialsandplants to gradually builduptheshoreline. This methodhelps retain sediment, stabilize salt marshes,and absorb wave energy, providingprotectionfrom rising sea levelsandcoastalerosion.
The Mud Bay site is also testing multiple nature-based designs to seewhich perform best. Overheaddroneimages showdistinctexperimental zones— brushwood dams, sandandcobble berms, and oystershell bundles—all monitored to assess their effectiveness under real-world coastal conditions.
Information gatheringisa team effort: DUC staffcollectonsite data, theCityof Surrey leads vegetationand
dronemonitoring, and wave energy analysisisconducted by acoastalengineering master’s studentfrom Queen’s University.
Beyondprotectingshoreline habitat, the LivingDikehelps safeguard keyinfrastructurelike Highway99and nearby farmland.
Projectslikethisdependon strong partnershipsandcommunity support—
andshowwhat’s possible when science, stewardship,and volunteersunitein thefaceof climate change.
Editor’s note: Nature Notes is a monthly columnproduced by the Delta Naturalists andtheir community partners. Forinfo on monthlymeetings and more, see www.deltanaturalists.org and www.facebook.com/DeltaNats.
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Staffand volunteersplantedthousandsofsalt marsh-friendlyplantsalong the LivingDikein Boundary Bay.
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DeltaPipemajortorepresentbandatInternationalTattoo
CoreyTillyer becametheseventh Pipe Major of the Delta Police PipeBand in 2023
ThePipe Majorofthe Delta Police Pipe Band will soon be heading off to oneofthemostfamousshowcasesof Scottish cultureinthe worldandshe’s committed to bringing theCityof Delta andthe Delta Police Department along withher.
Corey Tillyer becamethe seventh Pipe Majorofthe Delta PolicePipe Bandin2023and since earningthetitle she hasledthegroupinitsusualduties and paradesaround Deltaas wellas severalhigh-profile performances. Most recentofwhich beingthe International ConventionforAlcoholicsAnonymous which sawthat band perform at BC Placeinfrontof48,000 people –Vancouver’s largestconvention todate.
Now Tillyeristakingon perhapsthe highestofallhigh-profile bagpiping acts: performing at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo held at theancient Edinburgh Castle.
Theoriginsof Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo dates back to the 1950sand hasonlygrownin popularity. Due to thelimited seatinginthe grandstands, just 220,000 people can experienceitlive every year butanestimated 100millionmore watch online orthrough TV broadcasts. Theshow attractsactsfromall overthe world to forma cast ofmorethan1,200 performers.
To becomeoneofthose performers wasa challengingandmonths-long processfor Tillyerandthe successful resultsofwhichhither hard.
“I cried,” Tillyer said. “I’mproud
becauseIusuallydon’t put myself out there to have my music judged.”
Sheaddedthat anxietyfromcompetitionsledher to leave thecompetitive bagpiping scene.
Tillyer went on to explainthat whileplaying at the WorldPipe Band Championshipsistheepitomeofpipingforacompetitionpiper,shefeels that piping at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo isthepremieropportunityfora performanceormilitary/community servicepiper.
“This journeyhighlights my passions—Scottishheritage,community service, music—and reflects my background,”she said,notingthat the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo’s charitable statusalso resonates withher.
Thetattoo itselfis puton every weekday eveningand twiceon Saturdays throughout August Before performances can startthough Tillyerexplainsthat her rehearsal schedule hasherpracticing a staggering eight to 12 hoursa day foreight days beforeshe getsabreak.
Evenonher days offthough Tillyer plans to spendhertimelistening to yetmore bagpiping performancesand competitionstakingplacein Glasgow. Allthewhileshe will be representing Delta,theDPDanditspipe band.
“Although I’mnotofficially representingthe Delta PolicePipe Band, I’m carryingthe band’s spiritand traditions withmeonthis journey,”she said.
Tillyer willalso be bringingalongthe Band’s latest unofficial mascot: Duncan the teddy bear who will be adorned
withthe band’s AncientSmith tartan.
To keepup with Tillyer’s internationaladventure you canfollowthe Delta
PolicePipe Bandon socialmediafor moreupdates.
SidekickPlayers to holdauditions for October show
Sidekick Playersare auditioningforthefirst play ofnext season, Danny and Delilah by Norm Fosteranddirected by Carroll Lefebvre.
Danny and Delilah is a newer Fosterplay that focuses onthe relationship between afather,his daughterandthe
younggirl withanosey neighbourwhois very interested in thefather. Whenhigh school student Delilah Rasheed goes to live with72-year-old Daniel Beckerandhis guidance counselor daughter Sherry for amonth, Danieland Delilah experiencea generationaland
a cultural clashthat resultsin a hilarious,deeply touchingand eye-openingconnection.
Danny and Delilah is a heartwarming andoften laugh-out-loudtale abouthow friendship can be foundin the unlikeliestofplaces.
Auditions will be heldon
Aug. 11 from7 to 9 p.m. at the TsawwassenArts Centre. All auditions will be a cold readfrom the script. Production dates are Oct. 17 to Nov. 1.
Sidekick Playersislooking forone malewho can pass for72-years-oldandafemale
17-year-old characterwhois from Pakistan. Rehearsals willcommence immediatelyafter casting. Asthisisa volunteerproduction, you must become a memberof Sidekickforafee of$10.
Pleasesendapicture and resume to sidekickplayers@ outlook.com.
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Corey TillyerbecametheseventhPipeMajorofthe Delta PolicePipe Bandin 2023.
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Arts Guildhostssummersale show
LAURELJOHNSON
Contributing Writer
Whodoesn’tlove a good bargain?
The South DeltaArtists Guildpresentsitsnew showentitled ThePriceis Right, which openedthis Friday, Aug. 1 at Gallery
1710in Tsawwassen. Forthisshow,artists scouredtheirinventory and selected some oftheirfavouritesfor a summer sale.
Theshow will be on display Friday to Sunday fromnoon to 4 until Aug. 17.
Gallery1710islocated on56th Street.
On display are many outstanding paintings, sculpturesand “objects ‘d art”.
To quote Edgar Degas, “Art is notwhat you see, butwhat you make others see.”
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Vacationmode
For many British Columbians, summer isa seasonthat we look forward to with joyful anticipation;filled with vacationplansandfun outdooractivities.
In fact, many of our church familyare away on vacation rightnow, anditisfun to seehow theyareenjoyingtheir vacationthrough posts on socialmedia.
Although Jesus instructshisfollowers to deny ourselves,take up ourcross, andfollow himfaithfully, verseslike thesedonotmeanthat we arenotallowed to enjoy theamazingblessingsand materialgifts that hegivesus. Rather, we are to delightin God’s giftsandusethosegifts to blessand serveothers out ofgreat joyandgratitude.
In Mark 6, Jesus sends
awhile.’ For many were comingand going, and they hadno leisure even toeat” (Mark6:30-31).
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outhisdiscipleson a short-term missiontrip, andwhenthey return to him,heinvitesthem to rest: “The apostles returned to Jesusand toldhimallthat they had doneandtaught. And he said to them, ‘Come away by yourselves to a desolateplaceand rest
Jesusknowsthat we need rest He expectsus to work faithfully, buthe also cares aboutus;heis notonlyinterested in our productivity—he wants ahealthyand beautiful relationship withus. This iswhy Godcommands his people to sabbath, which means“tocease” or “to rest”in Hebrew. Goddesiresus to trust inhim,learn to set apart time to enjoy him,and to find rest in him.
So,Ihope youare takingadvantage ofthe beautiful summertime to find rest,delightin God’s creation,and to be present withthose you love. Being rested helpsus to livemoreeffectivelyfor God.
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Augustlongweekendgreattimeforastay-cation
Just likethe sunalways shinesin Tsawwassenin the summer, so doesthe Tsawwassen Sun Festival, Partyinthe Park 2025, themid-summer event that celebratesthe special part of South Delta.
Thisisnowthe53rd yearforthecelebration whichtakesplace August long weekend, Aug. 2 to 4, mainlyin Winskill Park,in Tsawwassen.
Everythingfrom a slow-pitchtournament, to a children’smidway, a carshowanddrone show,a parade, pancake breakfastand beer gardenisonthe agendafor thefestival.
Speaking ofdrones, this year marksonlythe
second yearforthedrone show,whichtakesplace Sunday, Aug. 3 at 10 p.m., at the South Delta Rec Centre inanight time presentationthat’s a bit quieterthanfireworks.
Theshow went really wellduringitsdebut year, said volunteerorganizer Elaine Campbell.
Andif you’vealways wondered what pickleball wasall about, check out thethirdannual Co-Ed Pickleball Tournament that takesplace at Dennison Park pickleball courts, on Sunday, Aug. 3, beginning at 9 a.m.
Many oftheoldfavouritesare back, such as the Rotary Parade which goes Monday, Aug. 4,
beginning at 11 a.m. at Saratoga Drive and 53A Street,then running eventually to 56th Street and8A Avenue wherethe paradedisperses.
Andofcourse,the beer gardenis back,in Winskill Park, sponsored by Four WindsBrewing and Westshore Terminals and runningfrom Saturday to Monday, starting at 11 a.m. and continuing to 6 p.m., eachday.
Andit wouldn’t be the festival withoutthe Sun Festival Classic Car Show, on Monday, Aug. 4, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
This year,isthe10th anniversary oftheshow which, this year,islocat-
The Rotary ParadeisonMonday, Aug.4.
ed at Dennison Park and promises to be the best carshow yet, organizers say.
“We’re expectingquite afew cars,” about400in total, said Campbell.
“It’s just growing.
Tsawwassen seems to be a very well-known now andit’s one ofthemost anticipated carshows.”
In the Canada Day parade,there were more than300 vehicles, she added.
All typesof vehicles will have their spotin the sun, everythingfrom exoticimports to favouritesfrom back in the day, will be on display, accompanied by music as wellas awardpresentationsforthe best vehicles.
Ifallthat sunis getting to you however, wait untilduskandtakein Outdoor Movie Night at Southlands Grange,on Saturday, Aug. 2.
-Staff Writer
TSAWWASSENSUNFESTIVAL
DeltaCouncilisexcitedtoattendthe54thannual TsawwassenSunFestivalthisBCDaylongweekend!Weare proudtosponsorthisbelovedcommunitytraditionand inviteeveryonetoenjoythefun,family-friendlyfestivities thatmakethiseventasummerhighlight.
Let’scelebrateourvibrantcommunityandthespiritof togethernessthatmakesDeltasuchaspecialplacetocallhome.
(lefttoright): CouncillorDanielBoisvert,CouncillorJessieDosanjh,CouncillorDylanKruger, MayorGeorgeV.Harvie,CouncillorAliciaGuichon,CouncillorRodBinder,CouncillorJenniferJohal
Newlocationforthisyear’scarshow
IAN JACQUES
ijacques@delta-optimist.com
The popular Sun Festival Car Show isonthemove.
Due to theconstruction ofthenew Winskill Aquatic Centre, it wasdecided to move the Sun Festival Car Show to Dennison Park This would allowthe Fairandmidway portionofthe Sun Festival to remain at itshome at Winskill Park andallowfamilies to attendthe Fairand to watch the paradeasit passes by.
To tie bothlocations together,ashuttle will remainin place between Winskill Park andthe South Delta Secondary parkingloton8A Avenue, whichis just acrossthe street from Dennison Park. In addiyfrom
Winskill Park throughthetrees andnew baseball diamonds to thehigh school parkinglot,for easy walkingaccess.
The Car Show takesplace from8 a.m to 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 4.
The Tsawwassen Sun Festival Car Show launched in2014when Sun Festival chairman, Bob Taitasked Don MacAllister to puttheshow togetherasanewfeature.
Donandhis wife, Velma, assembled acommittee madeupof Steveand Linda Whitelaw, Dave and Chris Walker,Greg Fahlman, Scott Robertsonand Phil Singer.
fewothersaddedon overthe years.
According to Fahlman, with the successofthe carshow,it now hasa reputation amongst many car clubsof beingoneof the best inthearea, mainly due to always beingheldongrass, ratherthana parkinglot.
Froma humble startof125 cars in2014,fortheninth Car Show,there were about300 cars in attendance.
The Sun Festivaland Car Show were bothshutdown in2020and2021due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so this year’s Car Show isthe10th edition.
Later Donand Velma moved away from Tsawwassen and Phil passed away, butthe rest ofthecommittee is still involved withthe car with a
The Car Show has been revenue positive sincethe beginningandprovidesmoney back to the Sun Festival to helpfund the main event. The Show is
puton withthehelpof some30 to 40 volunteers, includingthe corecommitteeornine people, madeupof parkingassistants,
judgesfor awards, registration andotheractivities. It truly has becomea large community event.
TheSun Festival Car Show willbeheldonMonday, Aug.4at Dennison Parkin Tsawwassen.
Howseniorscancultivateanewhobby
Retirementisoften characterized as a carefree timeinlifewhenadultswho spent yearsinthe workforce get to enjoy thefruitsoftheir labors.
Butupon retiring, many retireesfind themselvesfighting boredom.
Retireeswholikethefreedomofnot working butareconfrontinga good bit of boredom canconsiderthesetips to cultivateanewhobbythat canhelp them pass thetimeina rewardingand engaging way.
Identify new (orold)interests: Many retireesdiscovernew passions in retirement, whileothers turn back the clockand revisitfavorite hobbies fromtheir youth.A good way to begin cultivatinganewhobbyis to jotdown a listofactivities you alwaysfound interesting butnever hadthetime to learn or became too busy to fullyinvest in. Some seniorshitthelinksforthefirst
timein retirement, whileothers return to school to study subjects,they find interesting butdidnotengage withduringtheircollege years. Theoptionsare endlessand jottingdown alistofnewor oldinterestsis a great way to getthe ball rolling.
Embrace new ways to engage a passion: Virtual resourceslikeonline coursesand book clubs conducted over Zoom withfellow readersacross the nationand possibly eventheglobe isagreat way to cultivateanewhobby in retirement.Virtual resources can be especially beneficial for seniors with mobilityissues. Considerlocally based resources: Community parksdepartmentsand libraries mayoffer an arrayoffree or affordableopportunitiesfor seniors to engage with anew hobby. Parksdepartments mayoffer anythingfromcross
country skiing tutorials to age-based hikingexcursions,whilelibraries may offer weeklycrafting sessionsor wellnessprograms to residents. In addition to providingfun waysto discoverand cultivate anew hobby, programs offered through parksdepartmentsandlocal librariesaregreat ways to meet fellow retirees.
Putyourexperience to use: Retirees with yearsintheirfielddon’t have to go back to work to make useoftheirprofessionalexpertise. Contactlocal youth organizationsor outreach programs sponsored by churches,librariesorlocal lawenforcement agenciesandoffer to share yourexpertise with young people. Suchopportunitiesallow retirees to continue to engage withtheirprofessionsandhelpa younger generation ofaspiringprofessionals gain valuable insight into fieldsthey’re interested in.
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Retirees can considerthesetipsto cultivateanewhobbythat canhelp thempassthetimeina rewarding andengaging way.
There’snoshortage of ways for seniors to overcome retirement boredomand cultivate rewardinghobbies. -Metro Creative
Activitiesforseniorswithlimitedmobility
Physicalactivityisa valuable toolinthefight against chronic disease andotherconditions. Children,adolescents, young adults,and evenmenand womeninmiddle age maynot face too many physical hurdles whentheytry to exercise, but seniorsarenotalways so lucky Agingmenand women with mobilityissues may wonderif they can reap the rewardsof physicalactivity,andthankfully thereare many ways to exercise evenif gettingupand going isn’tas easy asitmight have beenin years past.
Sometimes referred to as Aerobicexerciseor simply cardiovascularexercise, is an umbrella term that encompassesa wide rangeofphysical
activitiesthat raisetheheart rate andimproveendurance
Seniors withmobilityissues can look to variousformsof cardio forinspirationasthey seek to be more physicallyactive withoutcompromisingtheir overall health
Walkyour way to a healthieryou: Walkingisaform of cardiovascularexercisethat isidealforolderadults with mobility issues becauseitneed not be physically demanding andit’s safe to walk just about anywhere. Walking in aplace such asalocal park can be particularly good forolderadults becausethey cantake periodic breaks on benchesif aches, painsor stiffnessisaffecting their ability to keepmoving.
Take upswimming: Swimmingmight be tailormadefor seniors withmobilityissues becauseit’s agreat workoutandexercisingin water tends to be lesstaxingon musclesand joints. Swimmingpromotesheart health, strengthensthelungs,helps to burn calories,and builds muscle, amongother benefits.And many seniorsfind swimmingis just asfunintheir golden years asit wasintheir youth,which means agingadultsmightnot faceproblems withmotivation whenthetimecomes to getin the pool.
Useanexercise bikeor portable pedalexerciser: Cycling isa wonderfulexercise butone that seniors withmobilityissues
mayfeelisno longer possible. Ifdoctorsadvise against riding atraditionalbike, an exercise bikeor portable pedalexerciser canprovide many of the benefitsof cycling withoutasgreat a risk foraccident or injury. A portable pedalexerciser can be carried to a park, where seniors can still spendtimeinthegreat outdoors,whichisone of the most appealing reasons to get onabikeand go. Take beginneryoga or taichi: HelpGuide.orgnotes that gentle yoga or tai chi can help to improve flexibilityand reduce stress andanxiety. Though yoga andtai chi can provideas much demanding physicalactivityasindividuals allow beginner classesin each
LIVINGTHEGOOD LIFE +
Seniorswithmobilityissues canlookto various formsof cardio forinspirationasthey seektobemorephysically active without compromising their overallhealth.
disciplinedon’t require much movement butdoprovide enough for seniorshoping to be less sedentary.
Prior to beginninganew exercise regimen, seniors with mobilityissuesareurged to discuss activities withtheirphysicians.
-Metro Creative
DELTA SPORTS DeltaSpecialOlympicsshine atSummerGames
IAN JACQUES ijacques@delta-optimist.com
It has beena summer to rememberfor Delta Special Olympic athletes.
From July 10 to 12,the 2025 Special Olympics BC Summer Games, providedamemorable display ofthe abilitiesof athletes withintellectual anddevelopmentaldisabilitiesandthe powerof inclusion,thanks to the empowering experience hosted by thePrince George community.
During two days of competition,870 Special Olympics BC athletes achieved personal bests, podiumplacings,and countlessmomentsof prideandinspirationin 10 sportsacrossPrince George.
“Prince George providedan outstanding Special Olympics BC Gamesexperiencefor ourdedicated athletes fromacrosstheprovince, and we are so grateful to allthePrince George volunteersand sponsors who came together with passionandpride to stagethisimportant event,” said SOBC presidentandCEO Dan Howe inanews release. “We alsocelebrateandthank allthe athletes, volunteers, and supporters in
DeltaSpecialOlympicshadamemorableandwinningBCSummerGamesinPrinceGeorge.
the year-round Special Olympics BC programs in55communities acrosstheprovincewho madeit possible to reach thisempowering experience.”
Belowarethe results fromthe Delta athletes:
Trackand Field
Manuel Enright: Gold -800m,bronze-3000m, bronze-1500m
Isaiah Carlson: Gold –shotput, silver–long jump
Marshal Obratoshki: Silver– standinglong jump, silver- javelin
Kurtis Reid:Bronze–Standinglong jump, gold 100m, silver– javelin
Jesse Namoro:Bronze – standinglong jump, bronze- javelin
Swimming
KaydenDrake:Bronze –25free
Coby Dandridge: Gold –25free, gold–50free, bronze -25 back
Golf
Chelsea Kaake, Dalton Boon, Bradley Smith: silver
Weightlifting
Ryan Isaac: Silver
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Rebecca Allen:five goldmedals
Tiana Kiregaard: two bronzeandthree silver medals
Coachingstaff
Trackand Field
Nicole Zipursky
Swimming
LaurenSmythies
Golf
Shaun Zipursky
Weightlifting
Colin McHugh
Gymnastics
Courtney Keith
Mission Staff
Tracey Zipursky
Sports stories?
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Islanders’ girls capoffhistoricseason
In a season marked by grit,heart, andunshakable team spirit,the Delta IslandersU17Bgirls’ lacrosse team carved out a legacy to be proud of.
After goingundefeated in regular seasonplay—onlyconcedingacouple of gameswhentiered up tochallenge A-division teams,these athletes stormedthroughthe2025 season.
The team’s gold-medal win at the prestigious Adenac Challenge was a definingmoment, proving their dominanceamongtheprovince’s best.
Theycontinuedtheir strong performance at the Ridge Meadows Tournament, earning athird-place finishand settingtheir sightsonthe Provincial Championships,wherethey enteredasthe numberone seed after a perfect round-robin sweep.
Butwhat trulydefinedthis team wasnot just theirvictories—it was their resilience.
Facinga seriesof setbacks,the Islandersenteredtheprovincial semifinal with ashort bench, and despite a hard-fought battle, they nar-
rowly missedthefinals,concedingin thefinal five minutesof regulation.
Unfazed,thegirls regroupedand broughthomebronzeinthemedal match, markingtheir secondconsecutive year standingontheprovincial podium.
At the provincials, severalplayers were recognized fortheir outstanding contributions. Avery Soneff, Dani Kay, Evelyn Loveless, Charlotte Wood,and steadfast goalie Lynden Galenzoski were all named game MVPs.
In addition, Iyla Campbell-Pomeroy was honored withthe BCLA Warrior Award,oneofthehighest recognitions fromthe BC Lacrosse Association.
This awardispresented to players who exemplify exceptional sportsmanship, demonstrate outstandingeffort for their team,andconsistently play with integrity.
The team wasled withheartand focus by captain Avery Soneff, alongsideassistant captains Dani Kayand Iyla Campbell-Pomeroy.
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Picturedtoplefttoright: coachLaurie Kay, Charlotte Wood, Alexa Prawdzik, Dani Kay, LaylaMaznik,Olivia O’Sullivan, coachColeMullis, KinsleyMullis, Sanya Sharma, coach Matt Soneff. Ranaya Bahi, Avery Soneff, Evelyn Lovless, LyndenGalenzoski,Iyla Campbell-Pomeroy, Aylish Campbell-Pomeroy, Sara Vandop.Missingfromphotois Breanna Batista.
Sports
Solid results for Delta Deas RowingClub
It has beena busy time for Delta Deas Rowing Club.
At theendof May, DDRChostedits33rd
Scholastic Regatta, which isahigh school rowing event, featuring young rowers fromacrossthe Lower Mainland.
It isthe largesthigh school regattaonthe mainlandandasusual, there wasalotofgreat competitive rowing.
Afew weeks later, fiveof our young rowers headed east andcompeted at the CSSRA(the Canadian Secondary Schools Regatta Association) eventin St Catherine’s, Ontario.
Thisisthe largest high school eventinthe country, withmorethan 700entriesand attracting rowers fromacross
women’sunder 17 double.
Canada andthe eastern United States.
It is very competitive, and our junior rowers did usproud.
NataliaWrobel won a silvermedalintheunder 17 women’s single. Sheandher partner, Marina Turcios Jaugelis, wonabronzeinthe women’sunder17double, and Liam Haughian wonabronzeinthe
men’sunder19lightweight single. Hisachievement is evenmorenotable givenhe hasonly been rowing for three years andhemissedthe silver by 0.6 seconds.
To topitalloff,DDRC hostedacometry rowing day recentlywhere 57 peopleshowedup to have a row around the slough. Many DDRC members, both junior and master, were on hand toteach them how to use a rowing machine and to accompany them inaquad.A good time was had by all.
Learn to Row continues overthe summer. Interested adultsand youthshould check out deltadeas.comformore information.
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Motorsports
Local race cardriver Brennan Walstrom won theSpecDDrifting EventatMission Race Track onJuly12. Walstrom wonthe eventagainst thebestdriftingdrivers from Alberta,B.C., and WashingtonState.His carisa modified Nissan 240SXwith 650 hp.His regularjob is a Vancouverstuntman,sothrowingarounda race car comes very naturaltohim.
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Natalia WrobelandMarina TurciosJaugelis wona bronzeinthe
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Sports
Deltaplayersselected inMLBDraft
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Threepitchersfrom Delta have their sights set onthenext stageof their baseball careers.
currently at the University of Miami(Ohio), was selected in the18th round(528th overallpick) by the Miami Marlins.
Hayden Cuthbertson, CarsonLatimerand Ryan Heppner were all selected inthe2025MLBDraft. Allthree players were part ofthe2019 Delta Tigers (now Delta Blue Jays).
Cuthbertson,whois
TheLadner native finishedthe2025 season with19 appearancesand 10 starts. He posted a4-2 recordashepitched in a total42.1inningsand recorded43 strikeouts.
In the 12th round,the Cincinnati Redsgrabbed Latimer,a right-hander whoisplayingand going
to school at Sacramento State University. He alsoplayed for Canada in the2022 WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cupin Florida. Heppner,a right-handed pitcher, was selected 577th overallinthe19th round by the Atlanta Braves.
A University of British Columbiapitcher, Heppner hada stint with the Junior National Team in2022.
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
rearpatioarea.Lovely8127sq.ft.lot!
Three Deltapitchers, who were part ofthe2019 Delta Tigersbantam program, were selectedinthe2025 MLBDraft.
BRANDNEW4-bedroom,2,000sq.ft.1/2DUPLEXESwith aBONUS detached 450sq.ft.1-bedroomGARDEN SUITE!These homes featureaninvitingopen-concept layoutwithlivingroom,eatingareaandspaciouskitchenwithisland,sleekquartz countertops,andPREMIUMfinishes. Enjoythedurability of engineeredhardwood floors,stylishdesignerlighting,andthe convenienceofabuilt-in vacuum,HRVsystem, radiantinfloorheatingand rough-in forAC. Nestledin apeacefulneighborhood withSOUTHEXPOSEDBACKYARDbackingontopastoral FARMLAND,thesehomes offerseasyaccess to LadnerElementarySchool (Frenchimmersion),highschool, parks,and family-friendlyamenities, Don’tmissthisincredibleopportunity!PHOTOSAREAIGENERATEDRENDERINGS. Homeisunder constructionandestimatedto becompletedend of summer;sothereisstilltime to choosesome of thefinishings. COME CHECKOUTTHESEGEMS!
1,481042A Aveor2,481042AAve,Ladner -PRESALEPRICING$1,598,900
5253 Brigantine Road,Ladner -NEWPRICE$1,630,000 EXCEPTIONALHOME•PRIME PARK LOCATION
Fantastic locationwithviews of thelushgreeneryandserenesurroundings of Ernie Burnet Park. Thisone-owner,custom-builthomehasbeenmeticulouslymaintained and offers over2,600sq.ft. of thoughtfullydesignedlivingspace. Featuring formallivinganddining rooms, agenerouskitchen,andinvitingeatingand familyareasthat overlook aprivatebackyardwithpatio—perfect forrelaxingorentertaining. Thehomeincludes 3bedrooms, adedicatedoffice,2.5bathrooms. Loadswindows &skylights offerbeautifulnaturallight Builttolastwith2x6 construction, adurablevinylstucco exterior,metal roof with alifetime warrantyandsomuchmore. Locatednear schools,beautifulparks, agolf course,marina, Tsawwassen Mall,andwitheasyaccess to Vancouver.
residenceon alarge levellot
2584WESTHAMISLANDROAD $2,490,000
•Rare3.19-acreWesthamIslandproperty featuring awell-maintained3-bedroom rancher withspacious rooms,largegarden,storageshed,andpeacefulcanalviews.
•10minutesfromdowntownLadner, yetofferstheserenityofcountrylivingandproximity toDelta’samenities.
•Uniquelifestylebenefits includeautomaticmembershiptothe WesthamIslandGun &Rifle Clubandexcellentlocalhuntingopportunities.
•Developmentpotential: DeltaMunicipalitypermitstwohomes —a mainresidenceupto 330sq.metersand asecondhomeupto180sq.meters,perfectforextendedfamily.
• OpenHouseSunday2–4PM —don’t missthisopportunitytoexperiencethetranquil charm of WesthamIslandliving.
MLSR2711985360ºTOUR
20ACRES, 2HOMES &AMAZING BARN
4774104THSTREET$5,990,000
•Prime Parcel:20.25-acrepropertywithtwo homesand an8,400sq. ft.barn, locatedona quietsection of104thnearBoundaryBay andaprivate airstrip.
•DrivewayAccess: Future drivewayaccessoffHornbyDrive,suitablefor largetrucks.
•MainHome: A3,162 sq.ft. 4-bedroomrancher,built in1972,renovated in1987,witha roof replaced 12yearsago anda30-carcementdriveway.
•SecondHome: A3-bedroom rancher, idealasa future buildingsite.
•Barn: Afirst-classfacilityusedfor breedingracehorses,witha steelroof andcladding, suitableforvarious farminguseswithgoodnearbyirrigation.
•Prime9,545sq. ft.(.22acre) lotwithcityhallsupport forRM-1or RM-2 zoning (4-storeybuildingpotential).
•Opportunity todevelopalongside adjacentlotsat11659,11663,and 11671229th Street.
•Nearbyfive lots alreadyunder redevelopment, withongoinggrowthin thearea.
•Existinghomeis comfortableand idealfor rental use.
• Selleropentolong-termrent-back;contactlisting agentfor details.
JUSTLISTED!
STUNNINGNANOOSE BAYVIEWS!
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
•CharmingHome:Cozy4-bedroomEnglishstylehomewitha4-year-oldroof,fresh exteriorpaint,andnewcarpets.
•EquestrianFacilities:Includes a5-stallbarn,hay field,andspaciouspasturearea previouslyusedasan equestrianfacility.
•ConvenientLocation:SituatedbetweenLadnerand Tsawwassen,closeto Tsawwassen MillsMall,BCFerries,TFNIndustrialPark,and30minutesfromVancouver.
•InvestmentPotential:Propertyhassignificantinvestmentpotentialwith future port expansionplansandadjacencyto 2BCRailpropertiesneartherailway.
LANCEHUGHES LANCEHUGHES
•Large 16,071sq.ft. LEVELlot withoneofthe largestpropertiesin theneighborhood.
•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 (subject toDeltaapproval).
•Prime location, just 15minutes fromeverythingintown—perfectfora growingfamilyseekingbothspace andconvenience
Anotherquality-builthome by GlenhavenContracting.Situatedon thecornerofEnderbyAve and16th AveinBeachGrove. Featuring approx.3200SQ.FT. oflivingspace,including 4bedroomsand den, 5bathroomsandonlyminutestothebeach,dykeelementary schooland golfcourse.
OPENHOUSESUNDAY 2-4 PM
$1,599,800
$920,000
Beautiful 5bedroom &denhomeincentralLadner.Featuresinclude hardwoodfloorsthru-out,onebedroomonmainand 4up,allwith accesstoensuites.Openfloorplandownwith gourmetkitchen, granitecounters &stainless-steelappliances.Privatebackyardwith coveredpatio.Oneblocktohighschool,memorialpark,library& pool.Excellent familyhome.
201-115054AStreet
The Lexingtonin Tsawwassen.Thisspacious1700SQ.FT.homeincludesthreelarge bedrooms,twofullbathsandhasbeenrecentlyupdatedwithapprox.$40,000in renovations.Updatesincludenew washer &dryer,newlaminateflooringthroughout, freshlypainted,newlightfixtures &SSappliances.Enjoyafunctionallaundryroom, storagelockerandtwoside-by-sideparkingstalls.Thebuildingamenitiesinclude communityroomwithpatio,bikeroomand workshop.Agerestrictionwithone occupantmustbe55+. Walkingdistancetoshopping,busesandpool.
Overlookingthepeaceful lagoonandofferingbreathtakingviewsoftheNorthShore mountains,thisbeautifullyupdated1,296sq ft 2bed, 2bath top-floorunitoverlooks the lagoon with stunning NorthShoremountainviews.Features include granite counters, stainless steelappliances,and directbeachaccess.Amenities:gym,party room,parking &storage.Unmatched valueintheLowerMainland—close to BC Ferries, Tsawwassen Mills &Springs Golf.Moveinandenjoy beachside living!
11031
RiverRoad
2,068sq.ft.|4Bed/2Bath 1.59AcreLot Stunning Views with Development Potential.
1267
4,005sq.ft. 3Bed /3 Bath 11,044sq.ft. lot Custom Built Rancherwith MountainView.
Spacious1,948sq.ft.penthouse 2bdrm/2bathintheprestigious Shaugnessy-CarlJensenbuilding. Thishomeoffersaluxuriousprimary suitewithaspa-inspiredensuite,a walk-inclosetlargeenoughtofeel likeitsownroom,andaprivatedeck toenjoyyourmorningcoffee.
$1,588,000
1006 Eden Crescent
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
852sq.ft.|2Bed/2Bath Built2012 CentralWillowbrook Open Concept Condo. $525,000
$1,799,000
OPENSUNDAY 2-4
HugeSouthernExposedlotinCentralTsawwassen, over13,200sqft.with72feetfrontageand 183feetdepth. ThisisanexcellantpropertythatgivesmanyoptionstodevelopwiththenewProvincial Dencity Polices.Onlyminutesfrom schoolsandparks. Vaultedceilingswith 3bedrooms,livingroom, diningroom,twobathroomsandlaundryupstairs.Downstairshas 1bedroomselfcontained“nanny” suitewithlaundry.Also abonus27’ x22’insulated workshopwith220power,greatforsmallbusiness.
$1,499,000
111053A STREET,TSAWWASSEN
Greatfamilyhomeon19,700squarefootlotwithgoodprivacy andlotsofsun. This 4 bedroomhomehasbeennicelyupdatedthroughoutwithbeautifulsolarium anddeckareathat overlooks yourgorgeousproperty.Thepropertyisperfectfora contractororsmallbusinesshavingaccesstobackyardwithparkingforeverything. Gardenersdon’tmissthisone.GreathomeincentralTsawwassen.
CALL ROBIN604-868-2844
$819,000
Thereisnothing finerthanlivingin aresortwithno checkouttime! Thispenthouseissituatedonthe lagoonsidewithexcellentnorthshoreandmountainviews!PrestigiousTsatsuoffersgym,partyroom, fulltimecaretaker,gas &hot water(includedinmaintenancefees),bikeroom,undergroundparking.It is rental,pet, kids &wheelchairfriendlyandJUSTSTEPS TO THEBEACH.Excellentoutdoorlivingwith a188sq.ft.deck.Amazing vaultedceiling! Totallyupdatedandlikenewcondition.
#319-1120TSATSU SHORES DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN CALL ROBIN604-868-2844
$2,499,000
•3800Square Feet •6Bedrooms 6Bathrooms
•2 BedroomLegalSuiteand aStudiosuite
•Stilltimepicturesomeexteriorcolourand yard finishing 544515B AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN CALL ROBIN604-868-2844
•LargePrivateLot50x150
•PartialView,QuietandCentralLocation
GreatupperTsawwassenneighbourhoodinPebbleHillarea. This 3or4bedroom Tudor-stylehome withanexcellentfloorplanthatopensto aprivatesunnyyard.Largeprimarybedroomwithfull ensuitewithaccessto aprivatesouthexposeddeck.Two fullbathroomsupwithpowderonthemain floor.NEWBoiler2024,LargeShed.Oversizegarage+workshop!Quietstreetwith aprivate &fenced backyard. Ashort walktothelocaldogpark,tenniscourts &transit. ThishomeisPRICEDtoSELL!!!
ROAD,LADNER
BESTLOCATIONINSHOREWALK!Locatedrightontheriverwithunobstructed river &mountainviews.Takeinthespectacularchangingviews &natureatyour doorstep.JuststepstoLadnerVillagetoo!Spacious,brightopenfloorplan.This cornerendunithaswindowson 3sides &noadjoiningneighbours.Conveniences includeundergroundparking &storagerightatyourdoor.Don’tmissthisone!!! #109-4955RIVER
$1,599,000
Great 4bedroomrancherinFabulouslocationinupperTsawwassen.Homefeatures Good floorplanwith2500sqft, 4bedrooms, den,formaldiningareaandlarge kitchen/familyroomarea.Largewesternrearyardwithtotalprivacyandbeautiful vegetables.Homehashadmanyupdatesandnewflooringthroughout.Don’tmiss thisGreatRancher. 567TRALEEPLACE, TSAWWASSEN
$1,899,000
Goodquietlocationintsawwassenwithgreatdevelopmentpotential.Thisgood familyhomeisapprox3000 sq.Ft., 4Bedrooms, 3bathroomandFabulouslot. Families,builders,developersandinvestors,thisis agoodhomewithgreat developmentpotential.
$999,000
$1,599,000
$1,499,000
6-5635 LADNERTRUNKROAD
Discoverthisbeautifullyupdated 3-bed,1,592 sqftendunitintheheart of West Ladner.Renovatedwith modernfinishes,it featuresanopenconceptlayout,sleekkitchenwith SS appliances andquartz counters, andupdatedbathroomsand flooringthroughout.Upstairs offers 3spaciousbedrooms,includinga largeprimarysuite. Vaulted ceilings, skylights,andbigwindows bringin lotsofnaturallight.Enjoyaprivate backyard anddetachedsingle garage-justminutesfromschools, parks,shops,andtransit.
856 53ASTREET
Updated2,264sq.ft.homewith 5beds, 2baths,andanopenconceptlayout. Thechef’s kitchen features whiteshakercabinets, quartz countertops, agas range,and aspaciousisland.Outside,enjoya largedeck,gazebo,andhottubin theprivatebackyard.Thedownstairs includes a1-2bednannysuitewith separatelaundry.Seton a17,126sq. ft.lotwith a300sq.ft. workshop, gardenshed,and RV/boatparking.A rarefind with stylish updates,ample space, anddevelopmentpotential, nearschoolsandshops.
1500KIRKWOODROAD
BEACHGROVE!One-of-a-kind homeon a7,500sqft cornerlot with astunningprivategarden. This3-bedroom +lofthomehas been extensivelyupgradedandis amust-see.Featuresincludesolid BCfirfloors,metal roof,thermal vinyl windows,gasfireplacewith custommantle,and acustommaple kitchenwithgranitecountersand winefridge.Thespaciousprimary bedroomincludes aspa-likeensuite andsunroomwithnaturallight.Enjoy outdoorentertainingwith agasfirepit andfruittrees-fig,cherry,apple,and pear.Justminutesfromthebeach!
Justintime forsummerliving!ThisquintessentialBeachGroveRancherisnestledin aquiet cul-de-sacdirectlyacrossfromthe water’sedge!Lovinglycared forandsteps to thebeachthis homesitson amassive9981sq ft lotoffering 3largebedrooms,2fullyrenovatedbathrooms &spaciouskitchenequippedwith granitecountertops,Mieles/sappliances +gascooktop. Additional featuresincludenewerfurnace,2gas fireplaces,skylights,largeprivatewest facing deck+patioperfect forrelaxing/entertaining,pluspeekabooMountBakerviewsfromthe dining/livingarea.Allthat’slefttodoismoveinandenjoyBEACHGROVEBLISS!!
NEWLISTING
14-494947AAvenue,Ladner
$949,000
Spacious&spotless3bedroom &denhomeinpopularVillage Gardens.
NEWPRICE
870BayviewDrive
$1,588,000
5bedroomfamilyhome,largegarden lotwalkabletoschools,elementary andhighschool,tonsofupdates.
109N110056St.,RoyalOaks
$675,000
NewListingInPrestigiousRoyal OaksPatioEntryAndBeautifully Maintained.
5047ErinWay
$1,699,000
PebbleHillfullyrenovatedhome withstunningopengourmetkitchen andRVparkingwithplugin.
$450,000
BestbuyincentralTsawwassen, Bright1bedroomcondowith largepatiofacingsouth.
77-66AStreetBoundaryBay
$1,950,000
Sunnywestfacinglargelotnearthe beach8,100sq.ft.,buildyour dreamhomeormultifamily.
NEWPRICE
51322Ave,Delta
$1,688,000 Primelocation-5Bdrm updatedfamilyhomemoveinready.
Panoramicoceanfrontproperty! 85FTwaterfrontage. Byappointmentonly.
210-5099SpringsBlvd
$1,399,000
Cornerunit3bedroomplusden, fabulousviewwith 2decks.
3367Street,Delta
$1,899,000
Boundarybaywestexposed 10,000plussq.ft.lotwith custombuilthome.
476845thAveLadner
$1,399,000
Renovatedfamilyhomewithgrand openconcept,legalsuiteandsouth facingbackgarden.
471CentennialParkway
$2,890,000
Stunningexecutivehome,fully renovated,stepsto thebeach.
45ParkGroveCrescent,Delta
$1,980,000
ExecutiveFamilyhome,first timetoMarketoffering 5bedroomsand3fullbathrooms.
5CarGarage/Workshop inPrimeBentleyLocation ona9516sq.ft.
21965BStreet,BoundaryBay
$2,499,000
CustomBuilt,buildersowntimelessfamilyhomewith highestqualitymillwork.
105-65053Avenue,Delta
$1,850,000
Lifestyle!2,800sq.ft.ofGracious livingspacewithawaterfront patioinprestigiousMonterra.
32955thStreet,Delta
$3,098,000
Panoramicviewhome,Rebuiltwith SarahGallopExteriordesign. AbsolutelyStunning.
$1,599,900
11833COWLEYDRIVES
•4BEDROOMS &3BATHROOMS
•2,208SQ.FTINTERIORLIVINGSPACE
•FINISHEDBASEMENTWITHSEPARATEENTRY
•WELLMAINTAINED FAMILYHOMEWITH
UPDATESTHROUGHOUT
•COVETEDSUNSHINEHILLSLOCATION
$1,599,900
6585HOLLYPARKDRIVE
•5BEDROOMS &3BATHROOMS
•3,341SQ.FTHOMEON ALARGE7,500+ SQ.FTLOT
•2 CARGARAGEWITH325SQ.FTDETACHED
GARAGEATPROPERTYREAR
•RVPARKINGANDEVCHARGING AVAILABLE.
•EXCELLENTHOLLYLOCATIONCLOSETO TRANSIT,SCHOOLSANDQUICKHWYACCESS
4903A53STREET
•5BEDROOM 5BATHROOM
•2,614SQ.FTOPENCONCEPTLIVING
•DETACHED 1BEDROOM 1BATHROOM COACHHOUSE
•CENTRALLOCATION,STEPS AWAYFROM LADNERVILLAGE
$1,238,800
4310
WRIVERROAD
•4BEDROOMS &2BATHROOMS
•1,974SQ.FTINTERIORLIVINGSPACE
•LARGE 7,500+ SQ.FTLOTSIZE
•1BEDROOMSUITEBELOW
4911A53STREET
•5BEDROOM 5BATHROOM
• 2,614SQ.FTOPENCONCEPTLIVING
•DETACHED 1BEDROOM 1BATHROOM COACHHOUSE
• CENTRALLOCATION,STEPS AWAYFROM LADNERVILLAGE
#105- 4808LINDENDRIVE
•KIERAGARDENSBUILTIN2011
•GROUNDFLOOR 2BEDROOM2BATHROOM
•848SQ.FTOPENCONCEPTLIVINGSPACE
•SPACIOUS WALKOUT PATIOOFFOFTHEMAIN LIVINGSPACE
•1 PARKINGLOCATEDDIRECTLYOUTSIDEOF FRONTENTRANCE •CENTRALLOCATION,WALKINGDISTANCE TO TRANSITANDLADNER TOWNCENTRE
#302-475853STREET
•2BEDROOMS 2FULLBATHROOMS
•OVER900SQ.FTINTERIORLIVINGSPACE
•SUNNYWEST FACINGBALCONY
•UPDATES INCLUDEENGINEEREDHARDWOOD FLOORS, KITCHENANDPRIMARYENSUITE
•1PARKINGAND 1STORAGELOCKER
#1904 -15152RUSSELL AVENUE
•LUXURYOCEANVIEWLIVING AT MIRAMARVILLAGEBYBOSA
•CORNERUNIT 2BED 2BATHAND1,178SQ.FTOPEN CONCEPTLIVING
•ENJOYSOUTH &NORTHWEST FACINGOCEAN& MOUNTAINVIEWS
•PRIVATEGATED 3CAR PARKINGGARAGEWITHROOMFOR AWORKSHOP
•EXCELLENTLOCATIONSTEPSFROMSHOPPING,RECREATION ANDENTERTAINMENT $1,189,900
CENTRALWHITEROCK
•1BATH,497SQ.FTOFOPENCONCEPTLIVINGDESIGNEDFOR MODERNLIVING
•HIGHENDFINISHINGSTHROUGHOUTBLENDINGELEGANCEWITH FUNCTIONALITY
•FLOOR TO CEILINGWINDOWSOFFERINGEPICVIEWSOFTHENORTH SHOREMOUNTAINS
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
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!
$1,249,000
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!
TSAWWASSEN 1554 FarrellCres 5Bed |3Bath |2446Sq.Ft.
$1,499,000
TSAWWASSEN 210-1120TsatsuShoresDrive 2Bedconvertedto 1Bed |2Bath |910Sq.Ft.
Ladner 5536 52 Ave 3Bed &Den +MediaRoom |4Bath |2579sqft $789,000
$2,089,000
TSAWWASSEN 18-6427 Hammermill Ave 3Bed |3Bath |1727Sq.Ft.
$1,269,000
5032WalkerAve 6Bed |6Bath |5141Sq.Ft.
Vancouver 4409 W5th Ave 4Bed |4Bath |2452Sq.Ft.
$2,699,000
Tsawwassen 316-551814 Ave 1Bed |1Bath |711Sq.Ft.
Tsawwassen 1504 FarrellCres 4Bed |3Bath |2163Sq.Ft.
$1,449,000
TimRohwer 604.762.2041 tim@thedeltagroup.ca
•Stunning 2Bed &2BathwithLOFT!
•1,786sq.ft.
•Privatebalconyoverlookingthelagoon.
•CentrallocationattheCamptonin Windsor Woods. 301 -555513a Avenue
www.thedeltagroup.ca
•Beautifully crafted 3bedroomhomeoffering 1,855sq.ft.ofmodernlivingspace.
•Openconcept floorplanwith12ft. ceilings.
•Spaciousprimarybedroomwithspa likeensuite.
•Southfacingbackyardwithelevatedpatio& gashookup.
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!
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.
•TopFloorPenthouseinWindsor Woods —quiet, 1bed, 1bathhome.
•Enjoy acozygasfireplace,privatebalcony withpeacefulviewsnexttoHighlandPark.
•Juststepstoshops,restaurants,recreation, andtransit.
•Amenitiesinclude awell-equippedgym,bike room,andsecureparking.
301-12639No.
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.
114542110th Ave, DeltaBC •$699,000
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!
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We aredeeplysaddened to announcethe passing of Helen Tripppeacefully in her sleepon July 18,2025.
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It is with heavy hearts andbigtearsthat we say goodbye to alovingman, WilliamRyanWalker, who passedawayonJuly25,2025. He is preceded by hisparents, Bill and Thelma Walkerandbrother, RobertWalker. He is survived by hissister, Lois (Alex) MacKinnon, spouse Rose McLeod, son Bill Walker,daughter Samantha Montalto and two grandsons,Salvatore and Matteo Montalto.Ryan livedhislifeto thefullestinthe most positiveway–hisglass wasalwayshalffull, he waseasyand enjoyable company. Hispassions were fishing, road trips,readingandenjoyingabeer withfriends and family.Ryanwill bedearly missedbyeveryone who knew himwell– have abeer in hismemory, he wouldlikethat.
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Notice is herebygiven that Captain’sCoveMa‐rinaof6100 FerryRoad, Delta, BritishColumbiain‐tendson this 31thday of July,2025 to applytoEnvi‐ronmentand ClimateChange Canada fora Disposal AtSeaPermitunder theCanadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, to load50,000 cubicmetres ofdredged materialat Captain’sCoveMarina (49.11443o N, 123.07218o W) fortransporttoand disposalat thePoint Grey Disposalat Seasite (49.25666o N, 123.36500o W) by barge-mounted dredgeand/or clamshelldredge forloading,and by bottomdumpingand/orenddumpingbarge fordis‐posal.
It is proposed that loadinganddisposalactivities will beginonNovember03,2025and will be completed by February28,2026.
Forfurther informationregarding theseactivities, pleasecontactMundevSahota, Captain’sCoveMa‐rina,604-946-1244.
Thepublic mayraise environmental concerns related to this noticeorobtainInformationon thepermitting processbycontacting theDisposalat SeaProgram at Environmentand ClimateChange Canada, 101401Burrard Street,Vancouver BritishColumbia, V6C3R2,Fax:604-666-6800, Email:immersionpydisposalatseapyr@ec.gc.ca.
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