Delta Fire and Emergency Services firefighters cancompete withthe best whenit comes to dragging people to safety, climbing towers andhoistingheavyhoses.
They showedthat onthe weekend, at SouthlandsGrange in Tsawwassen,when the Canadian Firefit Championships returned to Delta May30and31.
During the relaycompetition, Delta’s team composed of Capt. Jamie McGarva, andfirefightersFraser O’Neill, Terril Hagarand Nick Meerstra, came away withthe gold medal.
And Deltafirefighters Yanne Defresneand Maddison O’Keeffe, won goldinthefemaletandem.
Firefitcompetitions involvefirefighters racingthroughacourse filled withtasks such as climbing towers, carrying hoses,forcibleentry,all while wearingfullfirefighting gearandbreathing apparatus.
“This event came togetherthrough our awesomecommunity’s generous sponsorship and support. We had amazing volunteers, many looking to pursue a careerinfirefighting,” said Delta teamleadand firefighter Dave Mason.
“It was so good to see the event back in Delta. It wasagreatopportunity to showcase our teamwork, camaraderieand demonstrate someofthe physicaldemands within our roleasfirefighters.”
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DeltaSchoolDistrictmarksPridewithflagceremony
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The Delta SchoolDistrict raised thePrideflag on May28,officially launching theupcomingPride monthand reaffirmingitscommitment to the 2SLGBTQIA+community.
“When we think abouttrue student success, we knowit’s notalwaysmeasured in achievements, but ratherinthe senseof belonging and beingacommunity,” said John Mann, VicePresidentofthe Delta Principalsand VicePrincipalsAssociation.
Theflag-raisinghighlightsthedistrict’songoing work to build safe spacesacrossalllocal schools.
Brooke Moore, DistrictPrincipalof Learning Services,shared that every high schoolinthe district supports Genderand SexualityAlliances (GSAs)or similar spaces,providingthenecessary resources.
In addition,thedistrictaims to facilitate improvementsoractivitiesthat support studentswhoidentify as part ofthe2SLGBTQIA+community.
“In particular, studentswhoconnect to these spaces report that theseopportunities“filltheir bucket” so theyaremore resilientfor spacesthat arelessacceptingand outright harmful to them,” said Moore.
Whilethedistrict hasaformaladministrative procedure outliningitscommitment to 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, Moorenotesthat there is stillprogress to be made.
“We still have along way to go to ensuring 2SLGBTQIA+ studentsand stafffeel supported, safe, anda senseof belongingin ourDistrict.,” said Moore.
Forexample,notall schools have accessible gender-neutral washrooms yet. Further goalsare outlinedinthedistrict’s Justiceand Equity Action Plan Progress Report.
School boardleadersemphasized that student well-
being remainsfoundational to education.
“Wedowhatever we canand within ourmeans,” said school board chair Joe Muego. “If peoplearenot ina mentallyfit state to be learning, then learningis not going to happen.”
Speakers noted that theflag servesasa reminder that equity requires dailyintention,courage, and action.
Ultimately,thedistrict’s effortsconnect back to its Visionfor2030,which aims to create aninclusive communitywherealllearners belongand everyone soars.
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DeltaSouthMLAsaysit’stimetotakethefighttotheNDP
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Withanewleaderin place, Delta SouthMLA
Ian Paton says it’s time
forthe Conservative Partyof B.C. to move on and“focusonthetask at handandthat is to hold Premier David Ebyand theNDPaccountablefor theirfailures.”
Paton had supported Kamloops Centre MLA Peter Milobarduring Saturday’s Conservative leadershipconvention
which sawformerfederal ConservativeMP Kerry-Lynne Findlay emerge victorious with 51 percentofthe possible pointsina narrow win over Caroline Elliott at 49 percent.
Milobar wasthefirst to be bounced outofthe five-personcontest in thefirst round of voting.
That cameasa surprise to Patonwho said Milobar hadthe support ofeightornineMLAs.
“It wasa totalshock. It wasa gut-punchwhen I sawthat he wasthefirst out,” said Paton.
He saidinanews releasethat as aformer MP(forthefederal ridingof South Surrey-
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White Rock,) Findlay brings “a deepunderstandingofthepriorities and challengesfacing British Columbia.”
The B.C. Conservative party cannow buildon itsmomentum, “andtake thefight to the NDPin thenextprovincialelection,”he said.
Patonaddedina follow-up interview,that theNDP willtry to paint Findlay “ina very dark way. Butthat’s politics,” he said.
It’s going to be interestinghowsheleadsthe partyinthenext several months,headded.
“Goinginto this election, we’rea very unified caucus. Everybodyis gettingalong really well. Ithinkit’s going to continueon.
“We’re aheadinthe polls,aheadoftheNDP. I think everybody is going to stick together withthe newleaderand just keep on goingandhopethat whenthenextelection comesaround we can finally bouncetheNPD outand getinto govern-
ment,” Paton said.
TheNDP,ina Saturday nightpress release, called Findlay a supporterof U.S. President DonaldTrump, saying thepro-Trump wing has seized controlofthe B.C. Conservative Party with Findlay’s victory.
“Kerry-Lynne Findlay and her supportersin caucus have moreincommon with DonaldTrump’s Republicansthanthey do with Canadian Conservatives,” said Jennifer Whiteside,MLA for New WestminsterCoquitlam. “Even B.C. ConservativeMLAs sayBritish Columbians shouldthink twice before votingforher.”
Findlay was backed by four ofthefiveMLAs who votedinthelegislature againstcondemning Trump’stariffs, saidthe NDP release.
“She’s the mostextreme anddivisiveleaderof a major political partyin B.C. history,andBritish Columbians won’t stand forit,” Whiteside said.
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Delta SouthConservative MLA Ian Paton.
Celebrating30yearsof LadnerVillageMarket
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From humble roots to avillage legacy,theLadner Village Marketopensits 30th seasonthis Sunday, June7, with its signature ‘Makeit, Bake it,Grow it’ motto.
A2023 study by the BC Association of Farmers’ Marketsfoundthis market generated about$2.5millioninannual direct sales, boostingthelocal economy witha totalimpactof$3.8million.
Launchedin1996 by four Ladner Villagemerchants, with just 13 vendors, the marketnowdrawsnearly 10,000visitors andmorethan160 artisan vendors to theheartofLadner each market day.
“Theintent of the market was to showcasethetalentsofthe people, bothinthefarmingandfishingcommunities, butalso withinthe Lower Mainlandthat createdtheirproducts intheartsandcrafts,” said Tracey McKnight.
The McKnights managedthe market formorethan25 years.
After retiring, the reins were passed to The Collective Markets,whichnow operatesthe market withtheCityof Delta.
Expect everythingfromlocalfarm andfood producers to artists, makers, bakers, andsmallfamily businesses. Live music—acoustic, folk, singersongwriter,andfamily-friendly sets thevibeandcelebrateshomegrown talent.
custom Magnets with Jess,Prosciutto +Pine’s charcuterie boxes, andfrozen proteintreatsfromFromageProtein Pops.
Asorganizers putit,oneof the market’s joys is stumblingon something unexpected.
In honourofthe30th year,expect specialanniversary celebrationsall season,includingacommunitybirthday partyon Aug. 23.
McKnight, who owned South Coast Casualsin thevillage withher husband, Bill, saidthe marketprovidedlocal businesses with valuableadvertisingexposure andincreased foot traffic. Sheloved how customerscouldconnectdirectly withcreators and business owners.
The marketgrew so much overthe yearsthat, as McKnight notes, many peoplefirst discovered Ladner Village becauseofit. In fact, people started to “plantheir summerholidaysaround the market.”
She recalledthe early years before improvements to 48th Avenue,when poordrainage sometimesleft water poolingaround vendor booths. On one ofthe market’s rare rainy days,organizers bailed water by handand rigged makeshift siphons to keep vendors fromflooding out.
Some vendors stayed with McKnight formorethan20 years.
“They becamelikefamily,extended family to us… we’ve seenthem through sicknessandhealthand so many different occasions.”
The2026 market runs June7&21, July5&19, Aug. 9 & 23,and Sept.6 & 20,along48th Avenue, between Delta and Elliott streets,inLadner Village.
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TheLadner VillageMarketopensits30thseasonthis Sunday, June 7.
DeltaraisesProgressPrideflagoutsidecityhall
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TheCityof Delta kickedoffPride Monthon June 1 byraisingtheintersex-inclusiveProgressPrideflag outsidecity hall, markingacommunity-wide commitment to inclusion,visibility,and human rights.
The Monday ceremony drewabroadcoalitionof civicleadersandlocaladvocates.
Mayor George Harvieandcitycouncillors were joined by representativesfromthe Delta School District,thefiredepartment, and local advocacy groups,includingthe DeltaPride Society and Sher Pride.
Addressing thecrowd, Harvienoted that while important strides have been made, barriersand discrimination remaina reality bothglobally and locally.
“Thisflag represents peopleofall sexualorientations, genderidentities,and genderexpressions, whilealso recognizingtheintersexcommunity,” Harvie said. “It servesasavisible symbolof ourcommitment to ensuring everybodyfeels respected, valued,andfree to be themselves. Hate anddiscrimination have noplacein ourcity.”
Delta SchoolDistrict board chair Joe Muego echoed theurgencyofactiveallyship.
He noted that thedespairfaced by many inthe
2SLGBTQ+ community often stemsfromaprofound senseofdisconnection from familyandthegreater community.
Muego referenceda stark reminder ofthe work still required locally: just four years ago, the Prideflag on the very samecity hall pole was cutdown inanact of hate.
“Manyof ourbrothersand sistersand sonsand
daughters are facingdespair, with sometimesfatal consequences,” said Muego.
He reaffirmedthe schooldistrict’s commitment to its Justiceand Equity Action Plan, strivingforan environmentwhereacceptanceisthenorm rather thana goal.
“Remember, the successof ourcommunity must be defined by our work in inclusion. Theoppositeis unthinkable,” he said.
Theemotionalcoreoftheceremony camefrom Rebecca,atransgender womanwhoshared her journey oftransitioning at 52 yearsold,after spending fourdecadeslivingalifeshefelt wasn’tfullyher own.
“There’sa kindoflonelinessinthat,shaped by fear,” she toldthecrowd. “But eventually,I reached the pointwherepretendingfelt harderthan being honest.”
Reminding attendeesofthemovement’shistory at the1969 Stonewall riots, Rebecca emphasized that Pride beganasaprotest spearheaded by trans women. Today,it remainsanactof resistanceas much as acelebration.
“Itis my hope that one day,noone will ever have to spenddecades to be someonethey’renot,” Rebecca said. “Itisnever too late to be yourself. Beingtransgenderisn’t about changingwho youare. It’s aboutfinally tellingthetruth aboutwho you’ve always been.”
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TheCityof Delta raisedtheProgress Prideflagoutsidecity hall onJune1.
Newmasterplanfor Delta’sJohnOliverPark
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Deltacouncil has approved a new masterplanfor John Oliver Park inEast Ladner,along-termplanaimed at redevelopingthe site into adestination sports huband to accommodatefuturecommunityneeds.
Aphased planthat could still see future revisions,theplan willnow be forwarded to theAgricultural Land Commissionfor approval.
Proposed new sportsfieldsarefor soccer,football, rugby,cricketwhile space willalso be availablefor such activitiesas pickleball. Theplanalsoincludesanew, multi-useindoorfacility.
Diamond sports have beenleft outas newfieldsare beingaddedelsewherein thecity.
Someofthefeedback thecity received duringconsultationsincluded support foranindoorfacility,while boththe generalcommunityand sportusergroups preferredfieldsgroupedinto dedicated sport zones ratherthanshared use layouts,citingconcerns about overuse, maintenancedemandsand scheduling conflicts.
Thecostofthefull site build-outis estimated to be between$60-millionto-$100million,dependingonthefinalizedprogram, project scopeandimplementation timeline,a report to council explains.
“John Oliver Park representsthecity’s most significantopportunity to develop a large scale, multi-sport tournament facility serving Delta’s three main populationcentres. The recommended plan reflectsextensivecommunityengagement, targetedconsultation with sport organizationsand agricultural stakeholders, and rigorous technicalanalysis. It balancesthecommunity’sdesire for high-quality sportinfrastructure with diverse recreationalamenities,environmental responsibility,and sensitivity to the park’s agriculturalcontext,” the report notes.
Asfarasthe potentialtrafficimpacts, aconsultantcompleted a trafficimpact study,whichconcludedthat thepro-
A reportnotesthatwhilethere was appreciationfromthe farming communitythatagricultural feedback hadbeenincorporated, concerns relatedtotrafficimpacts andthe broaderloss ofagriculturalland remained.
posedupgrades to the park can be accommodated by the surrounding road network withminimalimpacts to traffic operations.
“Most studyintersectionsareexpected to continueoperatingacceptably under futureconditions, even withincreased park-related traffic.
“AttheLadnerTrunk Roadand Park Access Roadintersection,whichfalls withinprovincial jurisdiction,theanalysisidentifies potential peak-perioddelays andhighlightsexisting safetyconcerns for pedestriansand cyclistsassociated withlimited infrastructureandvisibility,” the report explains.
“Targetedimprovements, such as turn laneenhancementsand sightline improvementsalongLadnerTrunk Road, which would require approval by the province,areexpected to addressthese impacts. Overall,thefindings supportthe project’sfeasibilityfromatransportation perspective, subject to implementation ofthe recommendedimprovements,” the report adds.
During council’s discussion, Coun. Rod Bindernoted he wasgladtheplan had been scaled back from aninitial concept, sayingtheycouldnot be “everythingfor everyone.”
However, heexpressed concern about trafficimpactsaroundthearea.
Alsoconcerned abouttheamountof parkingandtraffic,and suggestingan additionaltrafficlightisneeded, Mayor George Harvie saidheviewstheplanas conceptual,andthey[thecity] willneed to alwaystalk to the sportinggroup about their evolvingneeds.
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During BC Seniors’ Week, theOfficeof the Seniors Advocate invites seniors to share theirthoughtsand wisdomon our Facebook page. Thesediscussionsareanopportunity to highlightthediversity ofolder adults andencourage intergenerationaldialogue. Selected posts will be highlighted throughout the week.
Older peoplebringimportant perspectives andinsight to ourlives.Allowing others to benefitfrom seniors’ experiences,especially younger people, strengthensconnections between generationsandhelps challenge assumptions about ageing.
However, many seniorsarefacing challenges, includingthe rising costofliving, housinginstabilityanddifficultiesaccessing healthandcommunity support. Recognizing thecontributions ofolderadultsalsomeans continuing to buildcommunitieswherethey can age withdignity.
BC Seniors’ Weekisatime to recognize that experience mattersand to celebrate the many ways olderadultscontinue to enrich lifeinBritish Columbia every day.
- Dan Levitt/BC Seniors Advocate
Students mustspend30 hours or more developing aproject, overcoming challenges, building support networksandultimatelypresentingnotonlywhat they accomplished, butwhat they learned aboutthemselves alongthe way.
AsIlistened to students sharetheir projects, several themesemerged: caring for others, buildingconnections andusingcreativity to make adifference.
One student, whosefamilyarrivedin Canada as first-generationimmigrants, organized fundraisingefforts to provide school supplies forfamiliesinneed. Her motivation was simple. Whenherfamilyarrived, othershelped them. She wanted to give something back.
Several students chose projectsinspired by family members,friendsorcommunity members whose lives had beenaffected by cancer.
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One studentexplored a potentialfuture career by organizinganarttherapy eventfor peoplewhoselives had been touched by cancer.
Anothercombinedfundraising with handmadeart cardscreated by studentsfor cancer patients. Theirprojectsdemonstrated that healingofteninvolvesmorethan medicinealone.
Connectionalsoemerged asapriority.
A student working at The Waterfordfocused her projecton spendingtime witholderadults,listening to their storiesandlearning fromtheirexperiences. In an ageoften characterized by screensand socialmedia, she recognized the valueof beingpresentandlistening.
Creativity appeared throughout many presentations.
Studentswhoorganized their school’s annualtalent show spoke about auditions, schedulingandcountless hours behindthe scenes. They learned that creating opportunitiesforothers to shine requiresleadership, resilienceand teamwork.
A striking exampleofthe powerofenabling youth to step away fromthe classroomandinto real world learning wasthe recent Relay For Life,led by one graduate and supported by nineother studentsand a teachermentor. They brought hundredsof participants togetherand raised morethan$20,000for cancer research!
Many ofthesegraduates hope to pursue careersin health care, businessand thearts.
What impressedmemost wasnotwherethey hoped to go next, butwhat they aredoing today. They are already strengthening our community, solvingproblemsandinspiringothers to getinvolved,whichshould leaveusallhopefulfortheir future-and ours!
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BC Seniors Advocate Dan Levitt.
KinVillagewantstocreate amodern,newbuilding
Editor:
We appreciated Margaret Page’s recentletter regardingthefutureofthe KinVillage Community Centre.
We share her beliefthat recreation, socialconnection,andcommunity engagementareessential to healthy agingandavibrantcommunity.
However, thereare severalmisconceptions abouttheproposed redevelopment.
Thenewcommunitycentre hasnot beendesigned to eliminate large gathering space. Flexible rooms withmovable walls canopeninto a larger venue for dances,celebrations, performances, andcommunitymeetings.
When larger eventsarenottaking place,the same space can support severalprograms at once. Thisflexibility willallow KinVillage to increase programming capacity by morethan300 percent, creatingfarmoreopportunitiesfor recreation, wellness, education, and socialconnectionthanthe current building canprovide.
Ourexistingcommunity centre has served thecommunity wellformore
than40 years, butit wasnot built to today’sexpectationsforaccessibility andinclusion. Thenew space will better support peopleofall agesand abilities.
It isalsoimportant to understand that thisprojectis beingdelivered in partnership with BC Housing. Thecommunity centrefootprintforms part ofan approved seniorshousingdevelopment and cannot be expanded.
While BC Housingis fundingthe building structure, KinVillage muststill raisefunds to complete theinterior community centre space.
Most importantly, KinVillage’s primary mandateisprovidinghousingand servicesfor seniors. This redevelopment responds to the growingneed for affordable seniorshousingwhileensuring community space remains part of the campus.
Our goalisnot to recreate a40-yearold building, butamodern, accessible, and sustainablecommunitycentre that can servefuture generations.
Lois Wilkinson, president, board of directors
Jennifer Fisher,chief executive officer, KinVillage Association
KinVillageneedsbiggervision
Editor:
Fordecades, KinVillage Association hasprovided somethingtheCityof Delta largely hasnot: dedicated community spaceand servicesfor seniorsin Tsawwassen.
While North Delta has Kennedy Seniors Recreation Centre and Ladner has McKee Seniors Recreation Centre both municipally supportedfacilities Tsawwassen has relied heavilyon KinVillage Association to meet local seniors’ recreationneeds.
That model may have worked inthe past, but Tsawwassen’s populationis aging rapidlyand
isexpected to outpace senior populationgrowth in much ofthe Lower Mainland overthenext decade.
Healthy agingis about farmorethanhousing. Socialconnection, recreationandlifelonglearninghelp reduceisolation andallowolderadults to remainindependent longer.
Asmaller,moreefficient replacement KinVillage Community Centre facility mayhelp maintain currentprogramminglevels, but efficiencyaloneisnot along-term strategy. At best,it may keep pace with today’s demand
notthedramaticgrowth ahead.
With KinVillage Associationlocated beside Winskill Park and theplanned recreation redevelopment, Delta hasa rare opportunity to thinkbigger.
Thecityshould explore partnering with KinVillageAssociation —or potentiallyacquiringthe site to create along-termvision for seniors recreationin Tsawwassen.
KinVillageAssociation has carriedthis responsibilityfordecades. It’s timefor Delta to help carryitforward. Tom Mueller
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TheNDPhaslostitsway
Editor:
Golf Tournament Oktoberfest
Makingaonlinedonation
Buying50/50 tickets
Bidding onauctionitems (startingJune8)
Buyingraffledraw tickets (4 nights fortwo to Munich)
Allproceeds fromthisyear’s golftournamentwillbe raisingfunds to supportequipmentand capital improvementsattheDelta Hospital CampusofCare, includinganambitious$8millioncampaign to fully upgradeDelta Hospital’s EndoscopyProgram.
Deferring your property taxesin B.C.? Read thefineprint. Big changesarrivedin2026.
TheNDP government of Dave Barrett created theproperty tax defermentprograminthe 1970sasa social safety net to help“house-rich, cash-poor” seniors stay intheirhomesasproperty valuesandtaxes increased.
Fordecades,deferred taxes were charged at very low subsidized
ratesusing simpleinterest, soseniors would not be heavily penalized whentheloan was eventually repaid.
Butfor2026and futuredeferments,the B.C. government has changedtheprogram from “primeminus two percent with simple interest” to “primeplus two percent withcompoundinterest.”
That is adramatic shift.
Many seniors signed upforaprogram
designed to provide relief,not to operate like ahigh-interest lending product. Compound interest changesthe mathcompletely over time.
As someone who has votedNDPfor years, I findthis deeplydisappointing A programcreated to help seniors stay intheir homesisnow becoming farmoreexpensivefor the very peopleit was meant to protect.
Claire Maxwell
Governments failing seniors
Editor:
Overthe years, I have assisted my parentson a numberof occasions to access government services.
Governmentsarefailingthis generation routinely. This generation grewupinananalogue worldthat hastransitioned to adigital world. Thisfailureisnotacceptable.
Recently,Itried to assist my parents to renewtheir Canadian Dental Care Plan.
Firstly,I attempted to accessthe website portal, thenphonedthe telephone numberprovided andthenI went to the MP’s officeforassistance.
All were frustratingexperiencesforme personally,as someone who has worked in local governmentdealing with citizensona regular basis for many years.
Allthis wasentirely preventableifthey simply would have included a renewal application formanda postage-paid
returnenvelope.
I believe many senior citizens struggle with access to government servicesthat are owed to themthrougha lifetime of beingproductive, taxpayingcitizens.
Politiciansandcivil servantsneed to understandwho pays their salariesandalso reflect ontheir own parentsand grandparents’experiences,whooften have theseissuesthemselves, andactaccordingly.
Glenn Kirkwood
Weneedcity,orpolice,to doe-bikeenforcement
Editor:
WhenareCityof Delta bylawsand or Delta police going to startenforcing traffic lawsthat pertain to e-bikes?
Thereareprescriptive guidelinesas perthis attachedlink(https://www2. gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/ driving-and-cycling/cycling/cyclingregulations-restrictions-rules/e-bikes) that don’t seem to be followed. Recently,whiledrivingup12th Avenue by Cliff Drive Elementary,
following the30kmh posted speed limit,a teen(who was clearlynot16) whizzed by traffic, easily doing50 kmh onthe sidewalk.
Thesee-bikesthat travel at this speedneed to be licensed,asdothe drivers.
Ifeither pedestriansor vehiclesare involved inanaccident we all know whoseinsurance will pay. Hint,it won’t be the teendriver.
Kevin Davis
Citylaunchingemergency alertnotificationsystem
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TheCityof Delta has launched a publicinformation campaignaimed at getting residents to sign upforanewly launched publicemergencyalert system.
Already used by othercommunities, the mass notification systemusing the Alertableplatform,allowslocal governmentsandorganizations to sendalerts directly to subscribersthroughtheir desired notificationmethod, such as email, SMS, phone callormobile app.
“The recent response to the Westham IslandBridge incidentfurther reinforcedthe valueoftimely,direct, and targetedcommunication duringemergency events. In response, Deltaistaking steps to implement a publicalerting systemthat wouldprovidethis capabilityonacity-wide scale, strengthening the city’s overallemergencycommunicationsandpreparednessframework,” a report to councilexplains.
Thecitynotesnotifications may includeemergency warnings, severe weatherupdates, public safety incidentsandotherurgent information, but it was reiterated at the May25council
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meetingthat thenotifications would be onlyfor “critical events”inorder to avoid over-notifying.
“Inidentifyinguse casesfor this system, staffemphasize theimportanceof balancingtheneed to keepthe public informedofessentialinformationwhile ensuringthat usersarenotalerted too frequently,as too-frequent use canlead to the over-alertingof residents, and the subsequent lossof subscribers,”the report explains.
Among specific events that could bring notificationsincludeforecasts of king tidesandthe risk offlooding, chemical spills, gasleaksandindustrial accidents.
Thenewplatform isaimed at being an addition to otherplatformsincludingthecity’s socialmediaaccounts.
Every situation hasaunique set of circumstances, and itis essential that staff have the ability to choose the best response asdictated by theinformation available,the report adds.
Residents can sign up at:delta.ca/ alerts.
TheannualcostoftheAlertable subscriptionisestimated at $15,000for the city.
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b) Section7.7.3(a)bydecreasingtheminimumrequiredCommonOutdoorAmenitySpacefrom270m²(2,906ft²)to198m²(2,131ft²);
c) Section8.5.9(a)byallowingaparkingstructureaccessrampwithamaximumgradeof5%forthefirst4.5m(15ft)fromthestreetfrontagelot line,insteadofamaximumgradeof2%forthefirst6m(20ft)fromthestreetfrontagelotline;
a) DrawingL2.22(LocalRoadStandard)ofScheduleC,tomaintaintheexistingwidthof9.3m(31ft)on55BStreetinsteadofrequiringa5m (16ft)dedicationtoachieveafuture20m(66ft)wideroad.
To rezone the subject property fromComprehensiveDevelopmentZoneNo. 289(C.D.289) to Comprehensive DevelopmentZoneNo.70(CDZ70)inordertopermitasix-storeybuildingwith143senioraffordablerentalunitsand a786.2m2(8,463ft2)communitycentreonthegroundfloor.Theproposalincludes194.5m2(2,094ft2)ofcommonindoor amenityspaceand1,094.7m2 (11,784ft2)ofcommonoutdooramenityspace.
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Adevelopmentpermitisalsorequiredtoregulate the form andcharacter of developmentinthe Tsawwassen NeighbourhoodCentreand Corridors (SD1-A)DevelopmentPermitArea. Approval of thisDevelopment Permit isdelegatedtotheGeneralManager,Development.
To rezone thesubjectpropertyfromSingleDetachedResidential 5(RS5) to Single DetachedResidential6 (RS6) inordertoallowsubdivisionofthepropertyintotwosmallscaleresidentiallots.
Deltacouncil has givenpreliminary approval to a bylaw amendment which wouldallowliquorconsumptiononcity lands and parks, outsideof designated park areas, forcity-sanctioned eventsofinternational, nationaland municipal significance,during approved operating hours.
It would be approved ona case-by-case basis by the parksand recreation general manager, stated a report at the May 25councilmeeting.
Three years ago, the city permitted responsibleliquorconsumption withindesignated park areasin select Delta parks. Sinceimplementationofthe bylaw, no safety concernsoroperational issues have been identified by Delta policeor Delta fire, the report notes.
Theproposed Soccer Fan ZoneinLadner
Villageduringthe upcoming World Cup hashighlightedtheneed foramoreadaptable approach to approving temporary event spaces andliquorconsumption areasfor majorcommunity events,the report alsonotes,addingother potentialeligible events includethe Olympic Gamesviewingandcelebration events,NHL playoffviewing events andothercouncil-supported civic gatherings.
Delta police support thedesignationofthe Ladner Village Pop-Up Park as a temporary liquorconsumption zone whileitisoperatingasa Soccer Fan Zone. Theamendment wouldalsoprovidethe city withgreaterflexibility to support events whilecreatingopportunitiesfor tourism, economicactivityand communityengagement, while reducingthe need for event-specific or park-specific bylaw amendments.
Ladnerwomanpleadsguilty tosecond-degreemurder
PHILMELNYCHUK
pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com
ALadner woman haspleaded guilty to a charge of second-degree murder inconnection withanincidentalmost three years agoon47A Avenuein Ladner Village.
Preety Teena Kaur Panesar, wasinitially charged withfirst degree murder following a Dec. 18,2023incident after police responded to a residence late that afternoon. She was28 yearsold at thetimeofherarrest.
Delta police said at thetimethat a familial relationshipexisted between thevictim. Theaccused was charged withthe murderof Sarabjit Kaur Panesar.
On May27in New Westminster Supreme Court, Preety Panesarpleaded guilty to the charge of second-degree murder, withthecourtfinding hernot criminally responsibleonaccountof a mentaldisorder.
Police respondedtoanincidentina condoon 47A Avenuein December 2023.
Preety Panesar has beenin custody sinceherarrestand thecourt referred the matter to the B.C. Review Board. The Review Board has to holdahearingand make adecisiononanyorders within45 days.
LIFESTYLES
ComposedFestival ofWritingandFilm startsJune11
The Delta Literary Arts Society presentsthe 2026 Composed FestivalofWriting& Filmfrom June 11 to 13.
Thefestivalopenson Thursday, June11 with a special editorof Wordson Fire, Delta’s literaryopen mic,from6 to 7:30 p.m. at theDiscovery Centre in Ladner.
On Friday, June12isthe Composed Spoken Word Competition starting at 6 p.m. at theDiscovery Centre.
Saturday, June13bringsafull dayoffreeliterary workshops,creativeactivities,exhibitors, andcommunitycelebration at the North Delta Centre for theArts, culminatinginthe Composed Short Film Festival-an eveningof award-winning poeticand literary shortfilmsfromlocal, national,and internationalfilmmakers. All eventsarefree to attend. See: https://dlas.ca/ forallthedetails.
Also, as part ofthefestival,there isafree,threepart workshop series- Page to Stage-led by playwrightandacting teacher, Leslie Stark.
Open to beginning, emerging, andexperienced writers, Page to Stage will guide participantsthrough theprocessofwritingashort sceneormonologue (fiveminutesorless)and seeing it brought to lifeon stage. Alongthe way, you’lldevelop your scriptwriting skills, receivefeedback,andexperiencethe creative journeyfrom page to performance.
Workshop datesare June13from2 to 4 p.m., June 20from11 a.m. to 1 p.m and June27from11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Theprogram culminatesina staged presentation of participants’ work on Saturday, July 25 at 7 p.m. at the North Delta Centre fortheArts.
FullHouseJazzisbackat KinVillage fora concertto capoff Senior’s Week on Friday, June5 at 7 p.m.
Full HouseJazzwillperformmusicfromtheBig BandErafrom Duke Ellington’s Take the A train to favouritessuchasSingSingSing.Theyalsoperformmore contemporarybigband compositions. The talented IkukoMay, whois very active in thelocal musicsceneandour own Lucas Tds, who also doubleson trumpet, willprovidethe vocals. Bring yourdancingshoesorjust come to enjoy the music. Admission by Donation. Seemoreinformation at: fullhousejazz.ca.
Ladner Bandfest returns to Memorial Park
A wonderfultraditioncontinues as The Delta Music Makers under thedirectionof Curt Jantzenis hostingtheLadner Band Fest June 6and7 at Ladner’s Memorial Park. Comeone,comeall to enjoy the music performed by bandsfrom the Lower Mainlandas wellaslocal Delta bands.
Bringa lawn chairorablanketandenjoy anold-fashioned weekendofconcert band musicin lovely Ladner.
Seventeen bands will be playing free 40-minuteconcertson two stagesthroughoutthe weekend. Thefeatured bandisthe15th Artillery Regiment band performing Sunday, June7 at 4 p.m.
Food services will be on site by TOOB. The event goeson rainor shine. Seemoredetailsifneeded at: https//www.ladnerbandfest.org. -Submitted
Bring yourlawnchairandpicnicbaskettoMemorial
BandfestJune6and 7.
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Community
Unitedthroughsport
Every four years, the world gathersarounda simple round ball. Flags rise,anthems swell,andforamoment, nationsthat rarely agree onanythingfindthemselvesunited in joy, tension,andhope.
This year’s World Cup carriesa special symbolism:itishosted by three countries, Canada, Mexico,andthe United States, a reminder that cooperationis still possiblein a fractured world.
I hadhoped to experience at least one match in person at BC Placein Vancouver, to feelthat electric atmosphere where strangers become instantfriends. Butlike many,Idiscoveredthat thecostof attendingis beyond reach.
ofthat hope:different colours, different languages,one game. It is notthe Kingdom, butit gestures toward it.
Teams succeed not througha single superstar, butthrougha team working together, defendersholdingthe line,midfielderscreating space, strikers finishingthemoment. Paul’s imageofthe Church asa body comes alive here. “The eye cannot say to the hand, ‘I don’t need you.’ (1 Corinthians 12:21)Each part matters.
Asthe tournament beginson June11, may we carry itslessoninto ourneighbourhoods: that unity is possible withoutuniformity,and that God’sdreamisa peopledrawnfrom every nation,playingnotfor trophies butforlove, justice,and peace.
Community
Raptor takesflightat OWLOpen House
JIMKINNEAR
OWL(Orphaned Wildlife)helditsannualopenhouseonMay30and31. The openhouse featuredthepopular raptor release,birdmeet andgreets, kids games, guest exhibitors, raptortalks, foodtrucks anda rafflefundraiser.
BigLunchcelebrates auniquenation
ELIZABETHMURRAY
Contributing Writer
Sunday afternoon, June7,is touted to be anotherbig, annual Big Lunch at St David’s Church in Tsawwassen,when the communityisinvited to celebrate Canada’s sovereigntyanditsplaceas a Commonwealth realm.
Our world-recognized red maple leafflag isaprominentcomponent ofa Big Lunchblock-party-stylethat welcomes parishioners, friendsand neighbours to share ameal together and rejoiceinthe many blessings that make Canada unique.
At 11:30 a.m.,the skirl ofpipemajor George Panagiotou’s bagpipes will signalthe start of St. David’s 13th Big Lunch, an eventthat adds its participation numbers to thoseof a Commonwealth-widefestivalheld
everyfirst weekend of June.
Rubbingshoulders withothers at the event’straditionallongtables,isthe stepthat ensuresthe dayisinclusive for everyone. In the words attributed to Irish poet William Yeats: “a strangeris just a friend you haven’tmet yet.”
Barbequed hamburgers andhotdogs, salads,desserts, andcelebratory cake are the addedpleasuresof a special occasion.Aprogramthat follows themealincludes,tributes,greetings, anda Canadian-inspired sing-along led by Allen Desnoyers.
Redandwhite pennants, balloons, tablecoverings, napkins, flagsand decorated cake – willleavenodoubt that St David parishionersembrace positivityinpromotingcommunity oneness within acelebrationof Canada’s Unity.
More information at www.stdavidsdelta.comor by calling604-943-4737.
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KinVillageBookSaleraises$25,000
KinVillageis sayingthanks to thecommunityafter raising close to $25,000 at its recentfundraising book sale.
More than1,600 people attendedthe salewhich allowsthe KinVillage Community Centre to continue offering affordableprogrammesand activities to the 50-pluscommunityin South Delta.
To build stockforthe2027 Sale(March5-6),the
volunteer book teamishosting threeDrive-through BookDrops to offeraconvenientmodeofdonating gently used books, DVD’s, puzzles, gamesandvinyl records.
To jump start your spring cleaning, the first DrivethroughDropOff will be held June6from10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the frontentranceofthe KinVillage Community Centre (543010th Avenue). Volunteers
will be waiting to takeacceptableitemsdirectlyfrom your car to their sortingarea. Future drop-offsare on Sept. 26,and Jan.23,2027.
You canalsodonateonthe last Friday of each monthinthe Book Salecollectionbinsinthe Community Centre entryway.
Please note, the book sale volunteersacceptthe following in good condition:fiction,non-fiction, children’s books, puzzles, games, DVD’s, vinyl records, audio books,and signed originalart.
SHAREYOURVIEWS
Please do not dropoffCDs, VHSor cassette tapes, textbooks, reference books, religious texts, Readers’ Digests, magazines, spiral boundcookbooks,or sports/health/business/educationaland political booksolderthanfive years.
-Submitted
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KinVillageisholdingadrive-thru book drop off on June 6.
Happy birthday Joan!
Canadian NavigableWatersAct
TheSouth CoastBritishColumbiaTransportation Authority(TransLink) hereby gives noticethatanapplicationhas been made to theMinisterofTransport,pursuantto the Canadian NavigableWatersAct forapproval of theworkdescribed herein and itssiteand plans.
Pursuant to paragraph7(2)ofthe said Act, TransLinkhas depositedwiththe Minister of Transport, on theon-lineNavigable Waters Registry (http://cps.canada.ca/)and underregistrynumber4456, or,underthe NPPFile Number 2003-500720 adescriptionofthe following work,its site andplans:
•The worksbeingperformed areassociatedwithemergency recovery measures undertakenfollowing avesselcollision incident on January 20, 2026, which resulted in significant damage to Pier 5bentofthe WesthamIslandBridge (“WIB”). As part of theemergency recovery works, thepreviouslyexisting Pier P5 wasdecommissionedand areplacementPier5 hasbeen constructed.
•Thenewpierconsistsoffour(4) permanentsteel pipepileswithlongitudinal andtransversebeams.The configurationofthenewpierhas reduced the horizontalclearance in theeastern (Ladner) draw of theSwing Span between Pier 4and Pier 5.
•Toimprove marineand public safety,and reducethe risk of future vesselstrike incidentsTransLink is proposingtoinstall newprotection dolphinpiles upstreamanddownstreamofPierP5, alongwitha series of pile dolphins between PiersP4and P5 (Eastern draw), to establisha physical obstruction intendedtofully closethe easternnavigational channeltovesseltraffic. TransLinkhas engagedwiththe VancouverFraserPortAuthority (VFPA),who concur withthenotion to closethe easternchannelfor vesselnavigation.
•The westerndraw(WesthamIslandside) will remain open fornavigation and will provideanavailable horizontal navigationalchannelwidth of approximately14metres. Applying Canadian CoastGuard maneuvering criteria,the VPAPortInformationGuide,BridgeOperatingProcedures will be updated as follows:
1. Vessels with abeamlessthan10.8metresmay transitthe westerndraw withoutany restrictions;
2. Vessels with abeambetween 10.8metresand 14 metres will require tug assistance to transitthrough theswing span;and,
Commentsregarding theeffect of this work on marinenavigationcan be sent throughthe CommonProject Search site mentioned aboveunderthe Comment section (searchbythe abovereferencednumber) or,bysending your comments direct to #820-800 BurrardStreet, VancouverBC, V6Z2J8,ifyou donothaveaccess to theinternet.
However, commentswill be considered onlyif they areinwriting(electronic means preferable)and arereceivednot laterthan30daysafterthepublicationof thelast notice. Although allcommentsconformingtothe abovewillbeconsidered,no individualresponsewill be sent.
Signed at Vancouver, BC this 19thday of May, 2026
ShezanaHassko, P. Eng, PMP Vice President, Engineering
DELTA SPORTS
ijacques@delta-optimist.com
PinkZebrascontinuetoCallAFOULOnCancer
The BC Basketball Referees just completed the17th yearofthe PINK Whistle campaign, raising awareness of cancerand raisingfundsfor cancer research viathe BC Cancer Foundation.
This year,a recorddonation totalofmorethan $77,000 vaulted thegrand total to morethan$415,000 (so far).
With eyesonthe windshieldandwhat’s ahead, their sightsare laserfocusedon reachingamilestone of halfamilliondollarsfornext year.
The campaign is spearheaded by local Delta referees Mike Craig and Karn Dhillon,along with10other refereesaroundtheprovince.
The campaign beganin2009whenfamily members andafellowofficial were almost simultaneouslydiagnosed with cancer.
At first,it was just the refs butthenfans, coaches, playersandthentheentire basketballcommunity bonded together to tackleonecommonenemy.
Inaddition,thecreativity and supportfromlocal companies haselevatedthe awareness to newheights.
Localcementcompany Yard At a Time (YAAT)/ Vancouver Ready Mixwrappedthedrumofabrand new cement truck withthePink Whistle/allA FOUL On Cancerlogo.
Four WindsBrewingand The ParksideBrewery launched version3.0oftheirannualPink Whistle Beer.
This year,theybrewed aPink Raspberry Wheat Ale
Foundation.
with part proceeds going to the campaign.
Dunbar Lumbercontinues to sellpink whistlesand pink lanyards at all their locations withallproceeds going to the campaign.
MarpoleTransport and local ReMax realtors Jamie Hooperand Gina Fraser also chipped in with
additional support.
Canceris relentless, but so are theseofficials. It’s abig reasonwhy you just can’t boo these refs. The Basketball Refereesin BC salutethe generosity oftheentirecommunity witha standing ovation. - Submitted
South DeltaMinor Hockey presents Volunteer Service Award
A dedicated long-standing volunteerinthelocal minorhockeycommunity has been recognized for herefforts.
Recently,the South Delta Minor Hockey Association(SDMHA)announcedthat Judy Jones has been awardedthe SDMHA Volunteer Service Awardin Honourof Barb Herold.
Jones has beenanincredible part of theassociation forthe past 17 years, supporting bothofher boysthroughouttheirhockey journeyssince2009. She has generously dedicated hertimeand energy in numerous rolesincluding team manager, safety
person, teamtreasurer, and scorekeeper. Shealso played a key roleincoordinating the Tim Jardine Memorial Tournament overthe past six yearsand served as theassociation secretaryforfive years.
Herunwavering commitment, leadership,and love forthe game have madea lastingimpactonthe SDMHAcommunity. Her behind-the-scenesefforts have helpedcreatememorableexperiencesfor countless players andfamilies throughout the years. Congratulationsonthis well-deserved recognition!
- Reproducedfromthe SDMHA Facebook page
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Pink Zebras continueto CallA FOULOn Cancer, recently completing the 17th year ofthe annualPINK Whistle campaign, raising awareness of cancerand raisingfunds for cancer researchviatheBC Cancer
SDMHA PHOTO
The South DeltaMinorHockey Association announcedthat Judy Joneshasbeen awardedthe Volunteer Service AwardinHonourof BarbHerold.
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