Delta Optimist March 13, 2025 by Delta Optimist

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DeltaPoliceChange of CommandCeremony

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The Delta PoliceDepartmenthelditschangeofcommandceremonyon Friday, March 7, atHarris Barn,inLadner.The ceremonyincludedmarchingofthe colours, swearing-inofChiefConst. HarjSidhu,(right)inspection of theparade,handing overoftheDPD colours, remarksfromformerChief NeilDubord,(left)MayorGeorgeHarvie,policeboardchairIan Taitandthe welcomeaddress fromChiefSidhu. Areception followed. Formorephotos, pleasesee:delta-optimist .com.

Picturedlefttoright;DeltaHospitalandCommunityHealth Foundation executive-director LisaHoglund,DeltafirefighterKristy Storey,and foundationboardmemberSusanDujmovic.

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TheD elta Hospital and CommunityHealth Foundationhonoured andcelebrate dsuccessfulcommunityfemale leadersand business

entrepreneursatits inauguralPow erof Womenin Philanthropy luncheonheld March 6atHar risBarn,in Ladner.

Theenergy inthe room waspow erfulas attendeesheard mes-

sagesofhopeandcommunitycaringfrom ke ynotespeaker Tamara Taggar t, community leader,veteranbroadcaster,cancer survivor, activistandmother.

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“If you take away anything from today, my message is simple…. what do you need and how canI help?”she saidduring heraddress. “That, to me, is what community care isall about.”

Foundationexecutive-director Lisa Hoglund engaged withDr. Navdeep Grewal,emergency physicianfrom Delta Hospital,providing anupdate on thehospital and the state ofhealth care.

The major portionofthe speaking presentationshonoured 20-plus-year Deltafirefighter Kristy Storey who was presented withthefoundation’s inaugural Leadershipin Philanthropy Award.

Storey istheassistant directorof Burn Camp,a board memberand director forthe Delta Firefighters Charitable Society.

For more than two decades, she has been a pillarofthe BC Professional Firefighters’ Burn Fund Camp, first as a counsellor, and now asassistant director forthe past 21 years.

Her unwavering dedication has positively impacted countless young burn survivors, helping them rebuildconfidence, develop resilienceand finda sense of belonging.

“Shededicatescountless hours to our community,” said Hoglund.

“Time and time ag ai n, whenthe hos pitalfo und at ion ne ed s as si st ance, the firefigh ters are alw ay s there and, qu it e oft en, Kris ty isleadin g the ch ar ge, sowe are re all y hono ured

and ha ppy to hono urher today.”

Storey saidshe was proud and humbled to receive the award.

“When Lisa approached me withthe creationofthis luncheon and the award, and that I was chosen, I was, ofcourse, honoured, but also surprised,” she said.

“I wa s under theas su mp tionth at there wo uld be other aw ard wi nner s.

Im uc h prefer to bebe hind the sc enes asth at is c er tainl y in my comfor t

zo ne.I re co gn iz e ho w sp ec ia l and unique this aw ard is be ca us e there are so ma ny wo menin De ltaleadin g throu gh vo lun te erism and doin g

wo nder fulthingsin ou r com mu nit y.

“Hav in g sa idth at ,I am ju st on e of ma ny dedic at ed pe ople w hogiv e theirtime to lead and vo lun te er wi thinthe De lta Fi re figh tersCh aritable

So ciet y and Bu rn Ca mp, tw o or ga niza tions th at I’ m ve ry conne ct ed to o.

“I have be en so for tu na teto su rro und my se lf wi th to p-not ch pe ople pe oplewhogiv e so mu ch an d it ha s be en a te ameffor t on so ma ny l ev els. We ch os e this … to vo lun te er while we are tryi ng to helpother s, ye t there are ch allen ge s alon g the way, bu t I’ m re minde d ofwh at

be in ga firefigh te r mean s to mean d theim pa ctth atha s ha d on my lif e and other pe ople’s lives. Wh at we do of f the jo b, be in g en ga ge d, helpin g ou t in ou r community,con ne ctin g wi th pe ople, is a ve ry po we rf ulthin g. I could ne ve r have anticip at ed th e va lue and the re wa rd ofcon ne ctin g wi th pe oplethrou ghthe vo lun te er oppor tu nities th at I have ha d.

“The job has givenme a level of access into people’s lives thathas... shaped meas a person and has such positive impacts, istruly something that I never could have forecasted.”

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Mentalhealth callsto Deltapolice

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U.S. President Donald Trump’sshenanigans could begettinginto the headsof Delta residents, contributing to a spike inmentalhealth apprehensions by policein February.

According to Insp James Sandberg,public affairs managerfor Delta police,the numberof such incidentsisnine percent abovethelongterm monthly average.

Normally,the average numberofinvoluntary apprehensions is between32and34a month.

“And February(the shortest month) was 41,” Sandberg said. “I’ve never seenamonth where we’ve beenin40s before. Thisisthefirst.” He addedit’s difficult

to pinpointthe cause, although politicsand the economycould have something to do withit.

Sandberg saidthat mostofthe callscomein asmembers ofthe public asking police tocheckon the welfareof someone.

Policethen make an assessmentonwhether to apprehend someoneif they can’t care forthemselvesorarea danger to themselvesorothers.

Policeknowthat mentalhealth apprehensions can be directly related to levelsof stress,headded.

“Sowhen people get stressed,mentalhealth usuallydeteriorates, right? So we knowthat stressorsthat we’re facing … currentlyare economicand political andthose twothingsare related,” said Sandberg.

He can’tdefinitely saythat theincrease in

mentalhealth apprehensionsareadirect result of tenseinternational relations.

“If youthink about it,whathas changed? That’s what’s changed,” he said.

Sincehisinauguration Jan.20,the U.S. president hasdominated newsin Canada withhisplans for puttingtariffson Canadianexports,and saying Canada should be the 51st state.

“Then weseethe numberschange,” Sandberg said.

He addedthat a better assessmentof February’s numbers will bepossible by comparingthose with February2024.

A subs equent decrease inthe number ofmentalhealth calls thatmatchesan improvement ininternational relationscould als oindicatea conne ction.

mentalhealthordrug crisesthat canhelp police betterunderstand a situation.

Onceinformationis inputted,it’s for warded to the receivinghospital so staffarefullybriefed whenthe patientarrives.

“Itprovides better communication to the hospital overand above a verbalorwritten report becausethecommunicationisdelivered in clinical language which addresses specificmentalhealthindicators,”he said.

That speedsupthe processandalsohelps police make betterdecisions.

On Tuesdayafternoon (March 4),amemberof the Surrey Police Service talked down anindividualindistressontheAlex FraserBridge.

One toolthat’s helping policeistheiruseofthe HealthIM appthatmakes it easierfor police to respond to such calls.

When policearrive at such a call,theyinput information aboutthe situationand person involved whichisthen translatedintoclinical terminology and sent to thehospitalthat will be receivingthe person.

HealthIMisaquestion-based phone app and risk-screening tool that policeuseduring

Delta police have been usingthe app since2019 andare currentlyona steering committeethat is rollingoutthe app to policearoundtheprovince.

“Mentalhealthaffects many in ourcommunity, and reducing stigma is essential to ensuring thoseincrisis receive the helptheyneed,” Delta police sayon Facebook.

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Mentalhealth callsto Deltapoliceincreasedin Feb.

Former Delta-RichmondMP, BCConservative leaderJohnCummins passes away

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Former DeltaRichmondEast member of Parliament and formerleaderofthe BC Conser vative Party John Cummins has passed away.

Cumminsdied at Royal Inland Hospitalin Kamloopson Sunday, March2 after being in and out ofhospitalfor more than a year.

His wife Sue toldthe Richmond News whilehis body was getting weaker – he hada spinal stroke in August 2020– hismind was sharp to theend.

He still watched the news and readthenewspapers, keeping up with current events, Sue said.

Cummins served as theMPfor DeltaRichmondEast from 1993 to 2011, winning six elections, first as a Reform MP, thenas a CanadianAlliance MP andfinally as a Conser vative Party of Canada MP.

In theend, Sue saidhe was getting tired offlying back andforth between the West Coast and Ottawa, asit was taking

away fromfamily time.

Afternot seeking reelectioninfederal politics, he tookupthe reins ofthe BC Conser vative Party from2011 to 2013.

Cummins was bornin Ontarioin1942.

After working inthe pulpand paper industry, intheAlbertaoilfields andhelping to buildthe Bennett Dam, he worked as a school teacherin Delta,allthe whilefishing inthe summers.

Sue called him a “died-in-the-wool Conser vative.”

“John had strong family values,andhe had strong ethicsand he stood forwhat he believed in,” she said. He also stood upfor hisconstituents, even though at timesit went against party policy.

“He was nota man tositonthefence,” she added.

His friend, Richmond resident Bob Ransford, saidonXthat Cummins “didn’t just sitaround andexpect people to love him because he was elected

“He championed issues, he spoke out loudlyand,when speak-

ingwasn’tenough, he tookaction,” Ransford saidinthe post

Ransford said Cummins“fought for the rightsofothers,” and would take other politicians to task.

“He didn’t spendtime onthe ‘social circuit,’“ he added.

“He would rather be fighting for someonewho

deser ved the attention of government orfight foranissue he believed was important,” Ransford posted.

After retiring from politics, the Cummins family moved to Langley where they hada farm. They thenlived in Ladysmith before moving to Kamloops to be near family.

A celebrationoflife will be held at the South Delta Baptist Church on Saturday, March 29 at 2 p.m.

Cumminsleaves behindhis wife Sue Cummins, children Martin Cummins, Carolyn Cummins, Kristina Calihou and Erin Jensenas well ashisgrandchildren

Christian Cummins, Grayson Cummins, Scout Cummins, Charlie Cummins, Hannah Calihou, Seth Calihou, Rachel Calihou, Marley Jensen, Kate Jensenand Brooke Jensenandhis great-grandson Samuel Cummins.

He’s also missed by his brotherand sisters and otherfamily.

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John Cummins wasanMP for Richmondand Delta from1993

SFU earthscience experts concernedabout Fraser River dredging

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Two earth scienceexperts at SFU say dredging onthe Fraser River should bebetter managed, so Metro Vancouver can better survive sea-level rise

They also say that a monitoring centre should be set up to better manage theFraser, which they describe asan undammed mountain river running through a dense urban area

“My biggest concernis a matter of sediment management,” said Shahin Dashtgard, SFU professor of earth sciences in a news release.

Dashtgard isco-lead author on a recent paper inthe Canadian JournalofEarth Sciencesthat summarizes geological research onthe Fraser River Delta

“I don’tthink peopleunderstand just how important that sediment is. It isinvaluable to the long-term sustainability

ofthedeltaashome to Metro Vancouver.

“The sediment carriedinthe river builds natural barriers andallowsthedelta to naturally adjust tochanges in sea level. We need the river systemand delta to act naturally to some degree to sustaintheenvironmentsandtheurban centres that we have presently.”

It’s not a matterof reducing theamount ofdredging inthe river, althoughthat’s possible, but rather about having solid dataand making informed decisions, “and being able to account forhow much is being removed,” Dashtgard said.

Sediment fromthe river is crucial to protecting man-made infrastructure inthelower parts oftheFraser River.

“It’sa matteroffinding the right balance between keeping theshipping lanesopenand ensuring there’s enough sediment inthe channel so that we don’t start to undermine our infrastructure,” he said.

The Fraser River delta faces two threats, theimpactof development and a lack of sediment coming fromthemountains, which is made worse by dredging, added Jeremy Vendetti,an SFU professor wholeadstheuniversity’s River DynamicsLaboratory.

Bothemphasize theneed for a Fraser River monitoring centre to track sediment volumes and distribution,vitalfor making decisions about thedelta’s management.

The release saidthat dredging has been going on for 70 years to ensure river channels are passableforships The dredged sandisthen soldasfill for building projects.

But by notallowing sediment to get to thedeltafront, it’s becoming apparent that the delta isn’t able to keep pace withthe rate of sea-level rise, “and we’re slowly eroding the salt marshes, which absorb wave energy,” Dashtgard said.

“We need to start thinking

about what kindofFraser River we want,” says Vendetti.

Simon Everatt, president ofthe SouthFraser River Enhancement Society,however, says that regular dredging oftheshipping channelsis necessary asthecountry’s port importsand exportsare worth $202billion a year.

The North Arm oftheFraser Deltaplaysa critical rolein supporting theforestry industry and globalexports, whilethe domestic channelsofthe South Arm serve commercial, First Nations, andprivate vessels, Everatt pointed out.

“Withoutconsistent dredging, there is a significant riskto the Canadian economy andthe environment due to the potentialforships running aground,” he said.

The permitting process for a dredging application typically takes between two to three years, based on real-world examples, henoted.

Federally andprovincially

sanctioned modifications to the river’s flow have impacted secondary channels by diverting water away fromthem This artificialalteration has led to reduced water flow, resulting in sediment accumulationthat poses serious navigational hazards, headded.

Everatt saidtheFraser River carries about 20million tonsof sediment each year, carrying essential nutrientsthat sustain plant life, fish populations, and wildlifeinthe Delta However, italso transports pollutants fromhighway runoff, industrial activity, agriculture, andforestry

“A balanced approach is necessary one that ensures safe navigationwhilealso protecting andenhancing this ecologically vital regionofBritish Columbia. The safety of marine traffic, First Nations’ access to water, andthebroader Canadian economy alldepend on maintaining these navigational channels,” said Everatt.

Healthministry has no word onurgent care centre in South Delta

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While Delta Hospital’s emergency room closesunpredictably, andthere’s no sign soon ofanurgent andprimary care centre, South Deltaisinching towards its own primary care network.

A serviceplan was filed with the Ministry of Health just before the October electionand funding isexpected by April, said Geri McGrath, executivedirector withthe DeltaDivision of Family Practice

The division has beenleading theefforts to create a primary care network in South Delta Deltaand Abbotsfordare theonly twocitiesinthe Fraser Health Authoritythat don’t have primary care networks.

Surrey-North Delta has six primary care networks.

That includes North Delta andallof Surrey which has

a populationof more than 600,000.

The networks createteams ofdoctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, physiotherapists, counsellors, social workers, andotherhealth professionals to create quicker, more streamlined care

The DeltaDivisionof Family Practice representsdoctors in Ladnerand Tsawwassen, with a combined populationofmore than40,000,which continues to grow.

Creatinga primary care network is a time-consuming, complexprocess that could take four to five years to roll out.

“We will be funded. It’s just a matterofwhen,hopefully soon,” McGrath said.

“It’s good for thecommunity. It’s exciting times We can’t wait to begin.”

She added thedivisionisnot involved in creating anurgent andprimary care centre.

“We have requesteda new

UPCC in South Delta several times, but so far, to no avail,” said McGrath, adding that it’s the Ministry of Healththat decides.

Currently,there’s only one walk-in clinicin South Delta, theLark Medical Clinic at Tsawwassen Commons, which isopenthree morningsa week, with appointments required

McGrath saidthere continues to be a widespread shortage ofhealth care personnel.

“There’sa shortage across the board fromdoctors to nurses to housekeeping. It’s just finding people, very difficult these days,” she said,adding it’s not just one cause.

A spokespersonforthe Ministry of Health saidthe gov-

ernment isopening urgent and primary care centresinfastgrowing parts of B.C.

“We willcontinue to work withFraser HealthandtheCity of Delta to explore alloptions available – including the potentialfor a UPCC – to ensure peopleinthecommunity have access to high-quality health care whenthey need it,” said Laura Stovel, senior public affairs officer withthe Ministry of Health. Urgent andprimary care centreshelp people with non-emergency issues, such as sprains, cuts, or burns, aches and pains, withtheaimof reducing the demandsonhospitalemergency departments.

So far, 38 have beenopened around B.C.

RepresentativesfromFraser Healthand Delta Hospital addressed Deltacouncilquestions at its March3meeting.

Council has also asked for anothermeeting withFraser Healthadministrationand Health Minister Josie Osborne

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RespectfuldialogueneededonTTC Mall proposal

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The re-development proposal for the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall, currently in the staff and public review stage, has madefor interesting discussions throughout thecommunity.

It has easily beenthemost talked about news itemon our letters and opinion pages forthe past two months, with many residents weighing in ontheproposal.

As is always the case, most of theletters sent to the Optimist have beennegative, butin providing anopportunity to Century Group president Sean Hodgins to address many oftheconcernspresented – wewere accusedof bias and attacked viciously online

All four ofthe Optimist’s community columnists have weighed in onthe topic withoneofthem also ferociously assailed online forsharing an opinion and a differing view.

It seemsthat anyonewho shares a differing viewonthe proposal is attacked online by a vocal view, with some residents telling those whoare in favour and want to see this proposal move forward to move and get out of our community.

CenturyGrouppresident SeanHodginsspeakswitha residentat the Feb. 27publicinformationmeeting forthe Tsawwassen Town CentreMall redevelopmentproposal.

I have had several people reach out to me saying that they wouldlove to presenta different viewpoint regarding theproposal by way of a letter to the editor but won’t, for fearof reprisaland being attacked online.

Residents have also lashed out at city officialsandmembers of council at public information meetings.Delta police were present at the second publicinformation meeting onthe proposal and were at both recentDelta

openhouses in NorthDelta and Monday night at city hall.

Comments online have also been toxic.

I cameacross this post on the City of Delta’s Facebook page recently: “You sell your souls to thedevil anddestroy Ladnerfor your own money gain, greed, greasy palms, secretdeals, and money underthetable, alldone in the dark with yourheartless evil souls that are going to hell wherethey belong.”

These comments, detached from reality,are inflammator y to say theleast. Allthe personal attacks online and in public must stop. There is noplacefor bullying and harassment ofcommunity,members, councillors, and publicofficials

I have no issue withthe several resident groups that have formed whoare opposed to thedevelopment proposal. Have your rallies, put out lawn signs, sendlettersto council and voice youropposition all that you want –that is all part ofthedemocratic process. But so is allowing opposing views and viewpoints.

Why isit that those opposed, demand to be heard, but willnot allowthosethat donotshare the same views a voice too?

How to survive Trump’s erratictrade war, oneday at a time

Thegloves are offas we entera new seasonof the “Trump Show.”

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We are in afullblown trade war with our neighbours and my head is spinning.

I knew things were going to get badwhen my beloved California chardonnay was removed from my local BC liquor store.

I love my chardonnay butter y and rich, but I’m trading itin for an Okanagan pinot gris.

Shopping at a Ladner veggie storerecently,prices were good, withmost oftheproducecoming from Chile California basilfor my pesto

was reasonable because local warehouses are stocked with U.S. product Once it’s sold-out U.S. produce will skyrocket. It’s time toclean out yourdeepfreeze.

Thankfully gas prices have stayed consistent, and can we agree, poor Point Roberts. What was once a quick trip to buy gas, cheese and wine has turned into a moralquandary.

The reality is Trump controls the richest economy in the world and has the power to hurt us economically.

So how do we take back our power? The politicians have the big cards to play, but forus, it’s in the little things, like refusing to

Community Comment

INGRIDABBOTT

spendtravel dollars in the U.S., or not buying U.S. products whenever possible Trump anxiety is real. He has

been in our psychefor10 years and I am sick of it.Iwill continue watching becauseI have no choice, and I will resist theurge topanic.

Stay informed and make choices that help our fellow Canadians. Fly theflag, stay strong and carr y on We are true north, strong andfree

As I writethis a Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopter flies over my house, thegiant rotors whirling and choppingthroughthe air startleme, reminding me we are not immune to a changed world.

Ingrid Abbott is a freelance writer who removedthe post-it note reminding her to apply for a Nexus card.

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Point Roberts willbehurt

Editor:

Point Roberts has been debased by Whatcom County andthe State of Washingtonfor50 years.

Now,the U.S. federal government comesin to finishusoff The federal government has now grossly andirreparably offended the very people who have kept Point Roberts afloat for100 years.

Simply stated, Canadians began vacationing here inthe1930s, building cabinsthen housesuntilthey owned 70 percent oftheproperty.

They generously supply all our potable water andelectricity to this day. Further, they supply 85 percentof our economic activity. Thistranslates into jobs andgivesus our employment base

In addition to not receiving any meaningful support fromcounty and state overthe years, thefederal government now moves in andgrossly insults our best friends and economic generator, Canada.

Canadiansare outraged,insulted, disappointed --and rightfully so. There will be more

economicfalloutand economic retaliation.

The unfortunate result isthat Point Roberts will be oneofthe economic victimsand may never recover. It feels like we are now the canary in then economic coal mine. We are theones whodiefirst andifthe rest don’t get out immediately,they die too.

For thedisloyalwho think it’s too expensive to support yourfriendsand allies, you are about to experiencehow expensive it getswhen you abandonthem.

Brian Calder

I support Canadianbusinesses

Editor:

I read a recent post on the Tsawwassen Loop Facebook page imploringDelta residents to continue to support Point Roberts as“itis a unique place, andits residentsshouldnot be held responsiblefortheactionsofits leaders.”

I disagree.

Almost 40 percent of voters in Washington state supported Trump. Prior to hisinauguration, I frequently

rode my bike through Point Roberts andcouldnothelp but noticethe Trump 2025 signs onproperties.

The only power individual Canadians have that willexert pressure onthe U.S. is to boycott U.S. goods and avoidtravel to the U.S.

Thisshouldcontinueuntilthe currentmalignant, corruptand dangerous government in Washington, D.C. is removedfrom power.

Kaare Coupar

Delta shouldbe amusic centre

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Carla Qualtroughfinishing her duties as Delta’s MP

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After10 years ofcross-countr y travel, Carla Qualtroughislooking for ward to resting, refocusing, and spending more time withfamily.

The Liberal MP has been busy closing out herofficeinOttawa and her officeinLadnerafter sheannounced in October that she wouldnot seek reelectioninwhat isexpected to be a federalelection callinthecoming weeks.

On Thursday, March 6,she was the guest speaker at the monthly breakfast meeting forthe Ladner Business Association.

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“It’s kindof sad that I’m doinga tour to say good-bye, butafter10 years, at theprompting of my 12-year-oldand 14-year-oldwho were two andfour when I first ran foroffice it’s time to do something different and be closer to family,” said Qualtrough. “It wasa very difficultdecisionthat I made. Lots of tears, butIam confident that I made the right decision. I wish I coulddothis forever … this has beenthemost amazing job of my entire life andnever, for one day, have I taken itforgranted. I loved it It wasa pleasure andanhonour. The weight ofit, but also the joy of itand getting to know so many of you and so many peoplein our community has beenanexperienceof a lifetime.”

In mid-December she was out of her cabinet portfolioas Minister of Sport following a cabinetshuffleandif the House of Commons were in session, she would have sat as a backbencherin Ottawa –a first forher during her political career.

She saidtransitioning out ofthe job asanMPis a bitofanordeal withlots of bureaucracy.

“Ourofficesare run likea business… likea smallnon-profit,” she said. “You have a budget,I am responsiblefor our offices, responsiblefor payroll, so itis allonme. On the personal side, just saying good-bye to a lifethat I have had for10 years, sowe are all figuringout, letting go of my condoinOttawa, and going down memor y lane.I am very proud of someofthe rolesthat I have played in my job in terms ofonthedisability side, the Accessible Canada Act, andthe Canada Disability Benefit.

She saiddespite not being in cabinet, she has still beeninthethick of things and has beenconsulted amongst her colleagueson various issues.

“Being employment minister during COVID but having been a part ofhistory and being at thetable We have not got itall right, that isfor sure. I can look back and there have beenthingsthat have been hard, but you also look back and say, I dofeel I worked very hard andtried to dothe best I could ever y day.”

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City willborrow $120M for new Winskillaquatic centre

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Deltacouncil has granted final approval for a loan-authorization bylaw that would see the city borrow $120 million towards the Winskill Aquaticand Fitness Centrereplacement.

A staff report notes the bylaw received approval underthe Community Charter fromthe Ministr y of Housing and MunicipalAffairs this February.

The city now will have to obser ve a 30-day challenge, also called a quashing period, as required under a section ofthe Local Government Act.

During this time, an applicationcould be

made to thecourts to set aside the bylaw if the legislative requirements were not met by thecity.

Oncethe challenge period has passed, staff will apply to the Ministry of Housing and MunicipalAffairsfor a certificate of approval, the report explains.

Afterthat isgranted, staff will return to council with a temporary borrowing bylaw forconsideration and adoption before borrowing isinitiated through the Municipal Finance Authority.

The city has budgeted the replacement ofthe Tsawwassenfacility to cost in the$120-to-$130 million range.

The city’s latest financialplanincludes capital

borrowing totalling $60 millionin2025and2026.

The city would draw $10 millionfrom reserves, whileusing a currenttwo percent recreation levyonthe municipaltaxbill topay offtheloan

During council’s discussion March 3 on aDelta Chamber of Commerce survey of businesses regardinga U.S.-Canada tariff war, concern was raised how increased costscould impactthe Winskillproject.

Jim Bauer, director offacilitiesand capital projects, toldcouncil a project team, now going throughcost estimates, currently anticipatesthe budgetcould be impacted by two percent.

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City changes development parking requirements

SANDOR GYARMATI

sg yarm ati@delta-optimis t. co m

Deltacouncil, at its March3 meeting, gave final approvalfor zoning amendmentsthat will resultinbig changes for thecity’s parking requirements, including reducing parking requirementsfor developments.

A staff report notes Deltaisunder a provincialhousing target orderand the changes would reducethefinancial pressures onnewdevelopment.

The report also notes that parking requirements represent oneofthemore costly elementsofdevelopment.

Staff have also heard fromthedevelopment community that current costs forconstructing underground parking can be upwards of$80,000 per stall, althoughtheactualcosts can vary depending on several factors.

The city last yearhired a consultant to undertakea parking utilization study.

Based onthat analysis, staffproposed amendments toparking rates to more closely align withactualdemand,lowering the required parking spaces per unitfor purpose-built rentals, condos and townhouses.

To align withsmall-scale multi-unit housing (SSMUH) regulatory changes, anupdate was also required to the permitted numberof vehicles onsmallscale multi-unithousing properties

The other change involvescommercial vehicles, up to a certain size, now allowed onprivate residential private driveways.

The change willallow up to two commercial vehicles to be parked onany residentiallotunder a single-detached orduplex residential zoneifcertain conditionsare met.

Additionalamendments provide clarificationonsmall-scale residential andhome-based business parking requirements.

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Deltaman faces charges in Saskatchewan for suspected illegalcigarette trafficking

Police seize 7.5 million cigarettes during traffic stop

IAN JACQUES

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A 24-year-old Delta man isfacing numerous charges in Saskatchewan connected to the suspected illegal trafficking

of cigarettes.

According to anews release, on Feb. 18, Swift Current Rural RCMP received a request to assist Saskatchewan Highway Patrol witha roadsidetraffic stop. Officers responded toa tractorandtrailer unitthatSaskatchewan Highway Patrol had stopped 14 kilometres

west of Swift Current, Sask.

The adult maledriver was travelling from Toronto to B.C.

As a resultofinvestigation,officers searched the semiandtrailer, locating and seizing about 7.5millionunstamped cigarettes The adult male was arrested at the scene.

“Ourofficers– while

working inconjunction with our partnering agency– prevented over 7,000,000cigarettesfrom entering theillegal market,” says Supt. Murray Chamberlin,deputy criminaloperationsofficerforthe Saskatchewan RCMP

“Thisis yet another exampleofthededicated work of our officers

and our province, who work together to keep Saskatchewancommunities safe.”

Sherry Kavukattu, from Delta, is charged with : onecount, sell, offerfor sale, transport, deliver, distribute, or have inhis possession forthe purpose of sale a tobaccoproduct, or a raw leaf tobaccothat is unstamped;onecount, sell,offerfor saleor have inhis possession a tobaccoproduct unstamped; andonecount, possess, store, transport or sell tobaccothat isnot marked in a prescribed manner.

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A 24-year-old Delta manis facingnumerouschargesin Saskatchewan connectedtothesuspected illegaltraffickingof cigarettes.

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TheCityofDeltais continuingits work to revitalize LadnerVillagewith key projectsaimedatimprovingpublicspacesandenhancingwaterfrontaccess.

As partofthiseﬀort,theCityismoving forward to conﬁrmthedirectionof theproposedenhancementsat ElliottStreetWharf andisseekinginput fromthe community!

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Lastyear, theCityengagedthe communityonseven projects to revitalizeLadnerVillageincludingupgrades to theElliottStreetWharf. Basedonthefeedbackreceived, theCityisproposingthefollowingenhancementsand wouldliketohearfromthecommunity:

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Vancouverman facingcharges after RCMP officerinjuredin Delta

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A Vancouver man has beenformally charged withthree criminal counts, and a Motor Vehicle Act offence, after a BC Highway Patrol officer was seriously injured duringatraffic stop in Delta last year.

On Feb. 17,2024, just after10:30 a.m., a BC Highway Patrol officer was investigatinga driving offenceon Hwy.91, near72nd Avenue, in Delta, involving thedriverof a Nissan Versa whoallegedly leftthe scene

As a resultofthe investigation, the

BC Prosecution Service has laid the following charges against 57-year-old Tobin Haas,of Vancouver :

• Assaultinga policeofficer with a weapon

• Dangerous operation of a vehicle causing bodily harm

• Resisting orobstructinga peace officer

• Driving with a suspended driver ’s licence

Haas is scheduled for his next appearance in Surrey Provincial Court on April 1.

The policeofficer involved is still recovering from hisinjuries.

Impaireddrivingsuspected inhead-oncrash

The Delta Police Department launched an impaired driving investigation followinga serious motor vehicle collision in Ladneron Wednesday, March 5.

The collision closed 62B Streetfor several hours, while three people were taken to hospital,including one in critical condition.

According to police, shortly after 3 p.m., officers responded to a two-vehi-

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cle collision in the6000-block of62B Street, where it was determineda headon collision had occurred

One driver was detained for suspected impaired driving.

If you have dash camera video ofthe collision, or if you witnessed the collision,contacttheDPD at (604)-946-4411 andquote file number2025-3935.

- Staff Writer

Mountiesand Deltapolice lookingout for distracteddrivers

PHIL MELNYCHUK

pmeln yc huk @d elta-optimis t. co m

Motorists should be ontheir best behaviour this month because police will be paying particular attention to multitaskers

Both the RCMP’s BC Highway Patroland Delta Police Department will be keeping an eye out fordrivers sending texts while at redlights or even surfing the Net while driving down the highway.

“Delta policeisplacinga special focus ondistracted driving through a month-long safety campaign. Our traffic section will be out ensuring drivers stay focused behindthe wheel,” police say on Facebook

“Taking your eyesoff the roadfor even a moment can have serious consequences.”

“A quick text or call can wait, as distracted driving remains oneof the leading causesof crashes Stay alert, keep your

handson thewheel,andfocus on getting to yourdestination safely.”

Even touchinganunmounted phonewhile stopped at a light isdistracted driving, said Delta police Insp. James Sandberg.

Police say they will be “actively conducting enforcementand education,” to nab distracted drivers

Recently, they even stopped a school bus driverfordistracted driving, though the bus was empty at the time

Sandberg saidthat distracted driving is a constant issue.

“It’s a significantamount,” so much so that ICBC has designated March asDistracted Driving Month, he added.

ICBC offers sometips to avoiddistracted driving, which it sayskills79 people a yearin B.C.

• Turnoff your phone or notifications. Consider turning on “silent mode” or “do not

disturb” when you get into the car.

• Keep your phone out of sight and out ofmind. Put it in a closed glove box orcentre console before driving.

• Know where to gobefore you drive. Program yourGPS before you start driving and pull overif you need to update directions.

• Driving willalways require yourfull attention, soset yourselfupfor zero distractions before you start driving.

• Set realistictraveltimes and be mindfulof rush hours anddelays.

The police post on Facebook prompted one reply to ask if police worr y about tinted windowsorillegal LED lightsin vehicles.

But Sandberg said policeare concerned about that as well, saying they will stop such vehiclesandusually issue repair orders, requiring drivers to fix their vehicles. Tinted windows

are dangerous for police he pointed out.

“If somebody has bluelights on cars, for sure, they’re going to be stopped,” he said.

Another focus forlocal cops isenforcing seat belt laws.

“Whether you’re driving or riding as a passenger, buckling up can make all the difference in reducing the risk ofinjury.

Parents, it’s your responsibility to ensurethat childrenare properly restrained,” say police.

“A simple click can save lives.”

The RCMP’s BC Highway Patrolistaking the samedual approach.

Cpl. Michael McLaughlin says distracted driving isnow as deadly asdrunkdriving in B.C.

BC Highway Patrol will be focused onthat as wellas failing to wear seat belts, the “double dangers ofdriving,” using an “educationthrough enforcement,” approach.

McLaughlin saidthat drunk

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driving, distracted driving, and speeding are the top three contributors to trafficdeaths

“We often heardrivers ask for a warning. Distracted driving is so risky that your warning will be a violationticket. The realconsequences would be to get hurt, or worse,” he saidin a release.

And even though seat belts have been mandator y since 1977, BC Highway Patrol still finds “a surprising numberof people who are notusing seat belts.”

That’s leading to an average of53 people dying each year because ofnot wearing their seat beltsproperly, he said.

“The evidenceis clear: If you donot wear your seat belt, a totally survivablecollision willoften become fatal,” says McLaughlin.

“And while securingyour child with a car seat requires a littleplanning,your child’s life is worth it.”

Tsawwassen condo project onHunter Roadapproved

A public hearing was not required for the latestdevelopment application

SANDOR GYARMATI

sg yarm ati@delta-optimi st .c om

Deltacouncil last week granted final approval for a revised Tsawwassen condodevelopment application at a site thathada previously approved proposal.

The development at 1219 Hunter Rd includes 68 unitsina six-storey building. A publichearing was notheld because the rezoning proposal

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The project also includes two levelsof underground parking with vehicular and pedestrian access from Hunter Road.

A previous application for a 40-unit, four-storey condo building was approved forthe site in June2022.

Anoriginaldevelopment applicationforthe site in2017 proposed 52units, but it was later

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Deltalooking for feedbackonElliottStreetWharf upgrades

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The City of Deltais asking residentsand businesses forfeedback on proposed improvements to the Elliott Street Wharf in Ladner Village.

The city notesthat, building onfeedback collected through last year’s Ladner Village Revitalizationengagement program, a conceptplan was developed to enhance the wharf’s accessibility, functionality,and recreationopportunities.

Based onthat public feedback, thecity isproposing several enhancementsincludinga floating dock for easier kayak launching, ramp upgrades to provide a stableand slip-resistant surface, as wellas reconfigurationof the wharf head to improve parking, recreationand pedestrian access.

The city will be also

seeking the servicesof a design consultant to work withthecommunity on thecreationof a branding and wayfindingplan forthevillage, also part oftheLadner Village Revitalization Action Plan endorsed by council last fall.

Ac cordin g to thecity, af te r thefinalconcept des ig nsaree ndo rs ed by council,ani mp lementationplan wi ll be de ve lop ed late r this ye arforconsiderat io n as pa rt ofthe2026 Fi na ncial Pl an.

Asfarasthecreationof a new public space at the Chisholm Street Wharf, constructionisanticipated to commence later this yearandcompleted inthe spring of2026.

The city recently issued a request forproposals for a landscape architect to providedesign andconsulting services forthat wharf upgrade.

Delta staff last year began exploring activationideas to draw people to the Chisholm Street Wharf onceimprovementsare complete.

A report to council noted proposed activations may include pop-up bars/wineries, temporary street closuresfor markets and special events, con-

versionofon-street parking spaces to otheruses andamenitieslike public art, busking, landscaping, seating and publicplazas.

“The goalofthese activationsis to build a sense ofplacealong theLadner Waterfront, foster civic pride, enable socialconnections, support local businesses andartists,

attractfamilies, visitors, and residents, encourage walking and cycling, and create a funvillage vibe for people ofall ages,” the report noted.

Meanwhile, thecity recently announced it had received five expressionsofinterest submissionsfor a tourist accommodationforthecity-

owned commercial site on Chisholm Street.

Council last Septemberdirected staff to seekproposalsfora potentialhotelandthose fiveproposals willnow be reviewed and scored by a specialvillagetask force.

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Wander Inn Café celebrates St. Patrick’s Day

The Wander Inn Cafeisexcited to openthedoors on Saturday, March 15and to hailin St Patrick’s Day with The Karmichaelsand inviting patrons to sing along.

Also featured will be theTrinity Community Choir directed by Natasha Neufeld.

The choir will delight the audience by singing someof theirfavourite repertoire.

Ever yoneis welcome. Enjoy great entertainment, friendships, nonalcoholic beverages, andyummy treats.

Doors open at 7 p.m. withentertainment starting at 7:30 p.m. Entranceis$10 person. Children12 andunderare admitted forfree

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Springisintheair for South DeltaGardenClub

Thisis a call to bothnew and seasoned gardeners to dust off their bootsand hatsandprepare to get their handsdirty.

The South Delta Garden Club ishosting anexciting meeting on Tuesday, March 18, perfect foranyone eager to dive into the world ofcontainer gardening.

“Thispresentationis perfect forthose with a balcony, deck, garden,or a sunny corner who want to brightenuptheir space with a colourfulfeature,” said Wendy Leroux , Customer Happiness Manager at Botanus, a Canadian mail-order company based inLangley. “Ourcompany owners, Elke Wehinger and Pam Dangelmaier, willdelivera lively and dynamicpresentation filled with beautifulandvividimages to inspire you.”

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gardeners. Annualmembership is$35,which includesvisits to gardens, plant exchanges, workshops, access to local experts, among other benefits.

All meetingsare held at theLadner Christian Reform Church, located at 459454A Street.Doors open at 7,andthe presentation begins at 7:30 p.m.

ReachArt Auction for Autism raises

ReachChildand Youth Development Society’s fifthannualArt for Autismfundraiser reached thehighest total todate, raising almost $17,000.

The online auctionin Februar y featured artwork frommembers of the South DeltaArtist’s Guild, South Delta Artisans, NorthDelta Potters Guild, Delta Potters Association, Semiahmoo Potters

Society, White Rock Art Walk, VancouverArt Galler y and S. Surrey & White Rock Art Society as wellas renowned individualartists.

Reach isgrateful to the artist donors and sponsor Fortis BC for making the fundraiser possible.

On Valentine’s Day, the non-profit welcomed the public to theirLadner Child Development Centre to viewanart show comprised ofall the

donated lots. This was a welcome opportunity to view theart in person and several ofthecontributing artists attended.

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Southpointe finishes fourthat1Aseniorboys’ provincials

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A first-time appearance at the1A senior boys’ provincials wasa memorableone for the Southpointe Titans.

After winning the first tw o games of the tournament at theLangle y Events Centre, the Titansdropped their last two games to just finish out ofthe me dals with a fourth-place finish.

Ranked number four for the tournament, Southpointe opened with a 71-44drubbing of Northside Christian.

Devin Khunkhun and Nidhan Brar each had 14 points, whileAr maan Kanwal had 12.

In thequar terfinals, le d by 36 points from Khunkhun,the Titans outlaste d the Duncan Christian Chargers 95-88. BrarandAr maan Kanwal both had

18 points for the Titans

In the semifinals, the number one se eded St. John’s Eagles from Vancouverle d wire-to-wire in a 78-67 win.

Khunkhun was the top scorer for the Titans with28 points.

In thethird/fourth place game Saturday morning, Haida Gwaii beat the Titans99-67.

Khunkhun had 21 points, while Jora Bains had 19.

The Titans rosterincludes Kameron Macintye, Jora Bains, Dylan Olak, A idan Wang, Sahib Dhesi, Devin Khunkhun, Ronald Munsie, Sandro Wang, Ayaan Dharamshi, NidhanBrar, Ar maan Kanwal, SauvinBrar, Colin Tung, William Rozmus, Noah Macey, Abir Matta,Ethan Wang, Elias Teje daSadat andEhsan Dharamshi. Coaches Tomas Oljaca, Henr y Bolar, Justin

Roop and Gabe Teje da-Sadat ***

Als o making their first appearance at the1A seniorgirlsprovincials, Southpointe Academy went into the tournament asthe number12 se ed after winning theFraser Valle y championship.

In their first game, the Titanslost 100-27 to Cred Christian but rebounded a bit thenext day (Feb. 27)losing 50-37 to St. Andrews.

On Feb. 28,the Titansplayed their best gameofthe tournament asthe y beatSalmo60-57, setting uptheir final game against Fort St. James, which saw Southpointe drop a 56-32decision to finish 14th overall.

The rosterincludes Natalie Longo, Sehva He er, Evelyn Jin, Ramneek Dhaliwal, Isabella Ting, C laire Beveridge, Caitlyn Chen,

Pr iyanka Moodliar, NataliaPostolka, Ar iana Teje da Sadat, Nistara Uppal, Suhkmeet Dubb, Charlotte Wildgrove, Sofia Montes, Ar iya Sethiand Samantha Green. Coachesare Yusuf Insaniye, Michaela Staller, Tomas Oljaca and Abdulaziz Insaniye.

“Overthe last several years, Southpointe Academy has significantly builtonthelong-lastingtraditionof our sportsprogramsand culture,” said directorof athletics Thomas Oljaca.

“Duringa period ofgrowth within the school, we have also seen significant developmentandachievementin our team sportsprograms.Asa school, we areexcited to continue to elevate ourprogramsandofferaunique,highqualityexperienceinacademicsand sports. We arealsoexcited to continue to representtheamazing peopleand cultureofthe Deltacommunity.”

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Boththeseniorboysandseniorgirlsat Southpointe Academyin Tsawwassen wonthe Fraser Valleybasketballchampionshipsand

SDSSseniorgirlsfinish12th atbasketball provincials

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Some closeresultsand some good gameshighlightedrecentbasketball provincial tournamentsfor apairof teams at South Delta Secondary.

Theseniorgirlsfinished12th at the 4A championships at theLangley EventsCentre(LEC).

TheSun Devilslost75-43 to GW Grahaminitsopener.

ZoeMillette wasthe topscorer with 25 points

That lossdropped the SunDevilsinto theconsolationbracketwheretheybeat Claremont62-53. SDSS wasled by 21 pointsfrom Kyra Millette,20fromZoe and15from Jadede Fondaumiere.

The SunDevilsthen dropped a58-57 decision to Semiahmooand a63-59 game toCharles Best toclosethings out.Zoe wastheleadingscorer against Charles Best with27 points.

“We hadagoodtournament. The girls were alittlebitner vousin ourfirst game againstaver ygood G.W.Graham team,”saidheadcoachRoger Millette. “The teamwas much morecomfortable andexhibited aver ystrongall-around teamperformancein ourwin against Claremont.”

He saidthe back halfofthe tournament wasalittle toughonthegroup, losing aheart breakerinovertime to Semiahmooafterfightingbacktotakea late lead.

“Our game againstCharles Best was probablyour best,aswe lostaver ytight game withlotsoflead changestothe number sevenranked teamintheprovince,” he said. “ManyofourGrade11s played longand importantminutesfor ourteaminthe tournament, andthat

TheSDSSseniorgirlsingameactionagainstthe GW Grizzliesatthe4AprovincialsheldattheLangleyEventsCentre.

should bodewellforthegrowthofthe teamnextyear.

“It wasanexcellentexperiencefor our teamwithoneofthehighlights beingtheopportunity to watchanexcellent4Afinal,played forthefirsttimein the Arena Bowl at the LEC, betweentwo teamsthat we hadplayedduringthe season -Brookswood andSeaquam.A terrific testamenttothegrowthofgirl’s

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high school sportinB.C.”

SDSS junior boys

Thejunior boys went winlessatthe 55thannual Junior Boys Invitationalat the LEC

TheSun Devilsopenedthe tournamentwitha69-39losstoTerry Fox.

Leadingscorersfor South Delta were JaxonKusel with10 pointsand Tenzyn Krull withnine

SDSS thenlosta close59-56decision to Claremont. Krull hadagreatgame, scoring22,whileQuinn Kirinicadded 13.

SDSS played wellinitsnextgame but lost68-65 to Sardis.Connie Tzonkas scored 22 points,Krull had15and Kirinic 14.

SDSS thenlosttoDuchess Park 70-64 and Charles Hayes50-37. Krull had19inthelosstoDuchess Park,while Kirinic wasthe topscorer with11 pointsinthelosstoCharles Hayes.

JaxonKuselleadthe teaminassists and steals ever ygameand wasbyfar the topplayeratthe tournamentforthe SunDevils

“Despitegoing0-5, Ithoughtthe boys reallyplayeduptothelevelofthe tournament,weshowedwebelonged,”said headcoachNickKusel.“Thehighlight forme wasagreat teameffortinour thirdgame,wherewebattleddownto the last possession againstnumber-seven ranked Sardis.Not badforthe number30seed.Thatgame reallyshowed the characterofthegroup, when our startingcentreBentleyHalsey-Brandt unfortunately rolledhisankleonthe first possession.Alreadyshorthanded, that’s the kindofblowthatcan easily derailanyteam, butweralliedand battledhard. We keptthemuncomfortable andforcedalotof turnovers. Theboys reallydeservedthat win.

“Beyondthat,itwasanincredible experienceforthegroup, asprovincials alwaysis.

“Ourmentalityishungrierthanever, andtheteamhasembracedournext mission, to qualifyfor seniorprovincials.Itwon’t be easy butwe’re beginningtounderstand whatittakes.”

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Waterfrontviewsfromevery

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Moveinreadywell-maintainedgem

•Grandentrancew/stunningcurvedstaircase

•Twofamily roomswithcosygasfireplaces

•Sunroom/solariumoverlookingthesunny south-facingyard

River,marina &gardenviews

•Spaciousfloorplanw/deckaccessfrom

•Resortstyleamenities &vibrantsocialclub

•PrimelocationnearLadnerVillage

TSAWWASSEN 210-1120TsatsuShoresDrive

1Bed |1Bath |910Sq.Ft.

It reallydoesn’tgetmuchbetterthanthis,insomeofthemostaffordablewaterfrontRealEstateintheentireLowerMainlandhereat Tsawwassen’s coveted“TsatsuShores”.This2ndstoryoceanfrontcondoincludespanoramicviewsoftheSalishSea,GulfIslandsand beyondalongwithtastefulupdatesthroughoutand afloorpanthatfeaturesathoughtfully redesignedmainlivingspace.Immersedin nature&convenientlylocatedminutestothe TsawwassenFerry Terminal, TsawwassenMillsMall,Hwy99and Tsawwassen TownCenter.

$819,000

TSAWWASSEN 215-136356 STREET

1Bed |1Bath |699Sq.Ft.

WINDSORWOODS 1Bed, 1Bath699sqftsuite.Newercountertops,sinkandstainless-steelappliancesinthekitchenalongwith updatedlighting,paint &flooringwithanupgradedfireplace.Classic &spaciousfloorplanalsofeatures anicesizeprimarybed witha4-piecebath &aSouthexposedpatioareathatallowsforundercoverandopen-airenjoyment,forplanters,loungesetanda BBQ.StepstoSunny Tsawwassentowncentre, recreation,shopping,schoolsandincl’s1parking &1storage.

$539,000

Ladn er 479544A Aven ue 4Bed |2Bath |2050Sq.Ft.

$1,249,000

Tsawwassen 102-1441GardenPlace 2Bed |2Bath |1024Sq.Ft.

$559,000

SOUTHSURREY 16-2845156 STREET 3Bed |3Bath |1601Sq.Ft.

$1,749,000

MAPLERIDGE 22803N ELSONCOU RT 3Bed |4Bath |3083Sq.Ft.

$1,749,000

Tsawwassen 406-1428 56 Street 3Bed |2Bath |1536Sq.Ft.

$699,000

Tsawwassen 401-4977Springs Boulevard 2Bed |2Bath |1020Sq.Ft.

$869,000

5202WESTMINSTER AVEN UE

4Bed+Den |5Bath |2533Sq.Ft. Welcometothe1stof 2builtgreenhomesinLentelConstructionslatestdevelopment.Thesearecollectionsofcarefullycrafted, highquality,energyefficienthomes.This 4Bed +Den, 5bath,2533sqfthomeftr’stimelessdesigncoupledw/anintelligentfloor plan.Ftr’sincltripleglazedwindows,A/C,EV ready &pre-wiredforsolarpanels.Thehomealsoftr’sa 512sqft,3rdstoreymedia/ flexspacew/fullbathroom. WalkingdistancetoHawthorneElementary, transit,walkingtrails,shoppingandhistoricLadnerVillage.

$1,898,000 LADNER

Tsawwassen 511-5055Springs Boulevard 1Bed +Den |2Bath |1048Sq.Ft.

$809,000

Tsawwassen 1395Beach GroveRoad 3Bed |2Bath |1750Sq.Ft.

$1,410,000

TimRohwer 604.762.2041

tim@thedeltagroup.ca

www.thedeltagroup.ca

•VillageGardens,locatedinthehear tof historicLadnerVillage.

•Nearlynew2-bedroom,3-bathroomend-unit townhouseoffers1,344sq.ft.

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•Offering abright &invitingatmosphere

•Oneparking &onestoragelocker

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#156105River Road $1,159,000

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•Fullydetached 2bedroom &denrancherwith 1658sq.ft.oflivingspace

•Featuresopenconceptstyleliving,largegourmet kitchen,familyroometc,

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YUE,IlonaMargotMartha (néeKuschfeld)

May3,1953– February19,2025

Itiswithgreatsadnessthatweannounce thepassingofIlonaMargotMarthaYue(née Kuschfeld)onFebruary19,2025,attheageof 71.Ilonalived arichandfulfillinglife,mostofitin Vancouver,BritishColumbia,whereshemadea lastingimpactonthosewhoknewher.

BornonMay3,1953,Ilonaspentheryouthin EastGermany,whereshedeveloped adeep passionformusicandthearts. Agiftedsinger, shecaptivatedaudienceswithherpowerfulvoice. Seekingnewopportunities,Ilonamovedto CanadaonAugust8,1980,embracing alifefilled withadventureandlove.OnFebruary14,1987, shemarriedRichard Yue,withwhomshebuilta beautifullifeinVancouver.Together,theyraised twowonderfulsons,MarkandMartin,whomIlona adored.Shetookimmenseprideinwatching themfollowtheirpassionsandraisefamiliesof theirown.Herfivegrandchildrenwerethelightof herlife,andshecherishedeverymomentspent withthem.

Awomanofmanytalents,Ilonafoundgreatjoy inflamencodancingandfurniturerestoration. Shewasalso apassionatecook,alwayseager tobringpeopletogetherthroughfood.Topass downhercherishedfamilyrecipes,shecreated aYouTubechannelwithover40cookingvideos, ensuringthatherloveforthekitchenwouldliveon forgenerations.

Shewillberememberedforherartistry, her warmth,andherabilitytoturnsomethingoldinto somethingbeautifulonceagain.Herlegacylives on intheheartsofherfamilyandfriends,who willforevercherishthememoriesofherlaughter, grace,andkindness.

AcelebrationofIlona’slifewillbeheldin Tsawwassenat alaterdate.Inlieuofflowers, donationsmaybemadeinhermemorytothe SurreyHospitalsFoundation.

Celebratethelives ofloved oneswith yourstories, photographs& tributesat legacy.com/obituaries/ deltaoptimist

Itiswithdeepestsadnessbutenduring lovethatweannouncethepassingofour belovedfatherwhowenttobewiththeLord Jesusat96.Andy,ashewasfondlycalled wasanextraordinaryman.Hiskindand patientdevotionforfamilyandfriendswas aninspirationformany.MarriedtoLeonain 1951theylived69yearsofmarriagetogether raising 4children,Catherine VanBeek(Tony), John(Wendy),Christopher(Lisa),andKaryn. Andyleavesbehind alegacyofgrandand great-grandchildren.AndyandLeaspent34 yearsin Tsawwassen,wereChartermembers ofSouthDeltaBaptistChurchbeforemoving toNew Westminsterandbecomingactive membersof TrinityBaptistChurch.During theseyearsourfatherministered tomany injoy,griefandworshipplayingtheorgan andwearecomfortedthatheisrevellingin heavenlyrealmsofglorywithourmother,our sisterSusanandtheLordForever.Amen. Andrewhasrequestedaprivatecremation andintermentwithhiswifeMildredLeonaMae whichwascarriedoutonMarch8th.

AndrewFerrier METHVEN

OBITUARIES

KNOBLAUCH,LloydandIrene

Lloyd -February15,1930 -January25,2024 Irene-March21,1930 -February8,2025

Lloyd passedawayinDelta Hospitaljustshyof his94thbirthday. Irenepassedawayin Surrey MemorialHospitaljust shyofher95thbirthday

Lloydan dI rene w ewneighboursin Va ncouver andhighschoolsweethearts .T hey m arried afte rg raduationfromJohnOliverHi g hS chool an dw er ep roudtosa yt heyhadbe e nm arried f or74years.

Survivedbytheirsons Steve(Bonnie)and Mike(Lynne)and 4grandch ldrenand5 greatgrandchildren.

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