Thisweekpromisestobe lively and fulloftwists and turns. Youmayneedto confrontcertainpeopleto restoreharmony.Even if you valuepeace,clearboundaries willhelpyou rebuildtrustand respect.
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BulletsblastintotargetedTilburybusiness
IAN JACQUES
ijacques@delta-optimist.com
Delta policeareinvestigatingan extortion-related targetedshooting at a businessinthe Tilbury Industrial Park.
Officers responded to a report of possibleshotsfired into a businessinthe 7500-block of Vantage Place, at 3:33 a.m. onFriday, March13.
Policelocated bullet casingsand confirmedthat severalshots had been fired into the business.
“Thepremise wasnot occupied at thetimeoftheshooting. CCTV depicted the occupantsofawhite sedanfiring multipleshotsinto the business before fleeingthe scene. TheDPD’s Extortion Task Force(D-ETF)members have assumedconductoftheinvestigation,” said policeinanews release.
Preliminaryinformationindicates this to be atargetedincident, believed to be related to extortion. Investigators will be liaising with policing partners andthe B.C. Extortion Task Force to determineifthereareanylinks to other files.
Investigatorsare seekingany informationorvideofootage, withinfo to be sent to:tips@deltapolice.ca.
Delta Police Chief Harj Sidhu said ina recentupdate to the police board, that so farthis year, there have been fourinstancesin Delta,includingone involvingashooting, as wellasfour otherfiles,whereindividuals residein Delta but have businesseselsewhere and have beenavictimofextortion,
promptinglocal police to manage their safety.
Overall,there have been18incidents sincethecrises began overthe last coupleof yearsandnineinvolved incidentsin Delta,prompting police to re-adjust resources,includingcreating adedicated investigator team,as wellas adjusting resources to overnighthours.
Sidhu recently met with senior police fromacross Canada to strengthen
investigative relationshipsandinformationsharing, and to identify gaps.
“Wedofindtheindividualsinvolved intheseactivitiesare very transient, movingfrom jurisdiction to jurisdiction, so we wanted to make sure there areno gaps.And again,alotofthis stuff,as we indicated,istrans-national in nature andthey’re very complex, and policingdoesn’tnecessarily have the tools rightnowfor lawfulaccess,” said Sidhu.
“Manyofthese peoplearecommunicatingthrough variousplatforms,like WhatsApp,that are very difficultfor local lawenforcement, or evenfederal lawenforcement, to be able to access. So, we need some new legislationand Bill C-2(Strong Borders Act)is before governmentnowand we’rehoping that gets passed so that we can have additional tools to be able to tacklethis complexissue.”
Sidhu,who will be part ofa national jointoperationsgroup, alsomet recently withPrime Minister Mark Carney whenthe PM visited B.C. to discuss toolsand resources policeneed.
“I do believe we are turningthetide butneed to stay vigilant and keepthe pressure on to holdthose responsible to account,” Sidhuadded.
Deltapolice believe the incidentis relatedtoan extortion case.
Deltapolice sayseveral shots were firedFriday
UPFRONT
PortofVancouverreportsrecordcargoin2025
DAISY XIONG
Business in Vancouver
The Port of Vancouver saw record cargo volumesin2025,driven by strong growth to andfromthe Indo-Pacific region.
The port handled170.4millionmetric tonnes(MMT) of cargo last year —analmost eight percent increase overtheprevious record setin2024, according to a Monday statementfrom the VancouverFraser Port Authority (VFPA).
Internationaltrade volumesgrew11 percent to a record 147MMT, withmore thanthree-quarters ofthat trade going to orcomingfrom Indo-Pacificcountries, driven by China(36 percentof total international volumes), Japan(13 per cent)and South Korea(nine percent).
“AsPrime Minister[Mark] Carney looks to doubleexports to non-U.S marketsinthenextdecade,the Port of Vancouverisplayingan outsized rolein deliveringmore made-in-Canada products to more customersglobally,” Peter Xotta, VFPA presidentandCEO saidin a March9 statement.
Exports were led by grain,crudeoil and potash,allhitting recordlevels, according toVFPA.
Canolaoilexports to somenew markets sawanincrease,led by South Korea(up37 percent)and Peru (up 217 percent). Exports to China and the United States,which madeup two-
Container cargomovingthrough the Port of Vancouver’s Centermterminal.
thirdsof2025’s volume, hada slight two percentdecline.
Auto tradealso setnewhighs with nearly 480,000 vehiclesmoving through the port —up two percent over2024, saidthe port,addingthat nearly allof Canada’s Asian-manufactured vehicle importsarrive via Vancouver.
The bulk sector,whichis98 percent export-driven,grew11 percent to a record130.7MMT last year Export growth wasdriven by grain,which saw a20 percentannualincrease,fertilizer
(21 percent)andcrudeoil (nearly 50 percent).
“[These]offsetafallin bulkexportsof coaland canola seed, with canola seed fallingsharplyfrom August onwards following Chinesetariffs to endthe year down 23[percent] at 6.6MMT,” said the VFPA statement.
The Port of Vancouver handled about halfof Canada’s total canola seed exports last year. Xotta said early-year datathis yearare “promising.”
“Wearealready seeingencouraging
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Thecruise sector recorded300ship callsand1.2million passengers between Marchand October2025. Foreignbreakbulk volumes, mainly wood pulpexports andmetalsimports, remained stable in 2025, according to VFPA.
The Port of Vancouveris Canada’s largest port,movingmore cargothan thenextfive largest Canadian ports combined,according to VFPA.
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IAN JACQUES ijacques@delta-optimist.com
TheCityof Delta andthe Canadian Unionof Public Employees(CUPE) Local454 have reached a new,threeyearcollective agreement.
The agreement, ratifiedon March 12,includesa3.5-percentincrease for 2025,a3.5-percentincrease for2026, anda3.5-percentincreasefor2027, inaddition to expandedhealth care coverage It replacesthepreviouscontract,whichexpired Dec. 31,2024.
“TheCityof Deltaispleased to have reachedanewcollective agreement withCUPE454,and we extend our thanks to the bargaining teamsfor theircollaboration andthe constructiveconversationsthat led to this positive outcome,” Mayor George Harvie saidinanews release. “Weareincrediblygratefulfor ourcityemployees
who maintain our parksand roads, organize eventsand culturalprograms,anddeliverthe services our residents rely on every day. Thisnew agreementensuresthat they remain supported, making responsible updatesand keeping ourcity strong for years to come.”
“We appreciate the conversations that took place at the bargainingtable andarepleased to seean outcome that respectsthe workerswho keep theCityof Delta running,”added CUPE454president Sam Abulail.
“This agreement provides ourmembers witha payincrease that is in line withother municipalitiesin our region,andacknowledgesthecrucial role ourmembers play in ourcommunity. We look forward to continuing ourcollaboration withthecityin providingthe public servicesthecitizens of Deltadependon every day.”
CityprovidesupdateonWinskillpoolproject
SANDOR GYARMATI
sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com
It’s ontimeandon budget.
That wasthe staffupdateto councilon March9 regardingthe Winskill RenewalProject, whichincludesa new aquaticandfitnesscentre, where bulk excavationandfoundationmicro-pile installationsarecomplete withinthe main buildingfootprint, while structuralfoundationsinstallationsare underway.
Notingthe currentcostestimate continues to forecastthat the overall project will remain withinthe approved $130million budget,thecouncil report also says theproject teamcontinues to identifyefficienciesandalternative design solutions to achieveadditional cost savings.
The report statestheproject schedule remainsontrackforcompletion in spring 2028,whiletheproject team has begunplanningthelogisticsfortransitioning staffandprogramsfromthe existing Winskill Aquaticand Fitness Centre to thenewfacility.
Withtheexistingfacility tocloseand be demolishedinthefallof2027, there will be a gap between the closureof the
oldfacilityandgrandopeningofthe newone.
The closureanddemolition will be necessary to constructanew parking lotandemergencyaccess beforethe newfacility can be occupied.
Asfarasthenew baseballdiamonds, thenewU13andU15diamondsare substantially completeandare expected to openforthe2026 season, subject to full grass beingestablished,whichis dependentonfavourable weatherconditions over the comingmonths.
The report addsthat theproject teammet with several sportfield user groups,including Tsawwassen Baseball, South Delta United Soccer Cluband Tsawwassen Mixed SloPitch, to discuss timingfor the openingof thenew baseballfacilitiesandthedesignforthenew hubfieldhouse.
Thedesignconsulting team will inspectthe two baseballdiamondsin spring 2026 to confirmifthefields can accommodate baseballplay without causinglong term turf damage.
A stormdrainagepipeupgrade,costing$2.1 million, has beenfundedfrom
existingengineering budgets. Otherprojects
Meanwhile,councilis still waitingfor the resultsofan analysisofa potential third recreation centre in North Delta.
Last year, staff were directed to undertakethe studyas part of a broader,newcomprehensive Parks, Recreationand Culture Master Plan.
The site in North Deltaand potential cost have to be determined.
Thecityalso has been gathering feedback on proposed major changes for John Oliver Park.
Thenew park features couldinclude, among outdoorpickleballcourts, a multi-use sportsindoorfacility,playgroundsandadog park,as wellas a central pathwayconnecting pedestrian and cycling routes.
Alsotiedinto the city’s parallel parks, recreation and master plan update process, the variousenhancementsforthe sportsfieldsare currently estimated to have a price tagin the$60-to-$100 million range, which iswhyaphased development was recommended.
Haulthattrashtocurbside,CityofDeltawilldotherest
PHILMELNYCHUK pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com
It’s spring time,almost, and time to toss outthetrashandluckily,theCityof Deltaalways makesit easy.
Every year,thecityholdsits Spring Clean-Up, offering residentswho receive curbside garbage collection,free trucking away ofmoredifficult typesof trash.
Tsawwassanitesarethefirst to benefit, asthe cleanuptakesplaceon March 30.
Next,it’s Ladner’s turnon March31. North Deltaisthen scheduledfor April9,if your regularcollection dayis Wednesday,and April10if your regular collection dayis Thursday.
Materialthat’s accepted inthe cleanupincludesfurniture, largeplastic items,household itemsthat are bagged or bundled,andheavymetalobjects such as stoves, washing machines, barbecuesordryers ordishwashers.
Thereare some ruleshowever becausethetrucks won’ttake just any kindoftrash.
Materialthat’s notaccepted at the
curbside cleanupincludesconstruction waste, paint, glass, looseitems,electronics,fridges, freezers or AC units, batter-
ies, auto partsandpropanetanks. Also ontheno-takelistare mattresses,old tires,oil,and largeitems.
Thereareafewotherconditions. Loose materialisnotaccepted – all items must be bagged or bundled
Material must not be placed out soonerthanthe weekendprior to collection
Theamountofaccepted material cannotexceed onepickuptruckload (2.5mx1.2mx1m)
Scrapmetal will be collected separately and may be pickedup at a later date Just leave theoldmetal at curbside.
If people want to haul away that oldcolour TV or that niftyeight-track tape,they cantaketheire-waste,any kindofsmall appliance or electronics,along with paint, to theLadner Bottle Depot,at 4930 Elliott St.,orthe Tsawwassen Return It Centre, at 5636 -12th Ave.
In North Delta,the above can go to the Scott Road Bottle Depot, 12111-86th Ave.
Meanwhile,the VancouverLandfill at 5400-62nd St., willtake construction wasteandold mattresses,whilegreen wasteor yard trimmings can be taken to GFL Environmental, 4295-72nd St., Ladner.
Policeaskingforwitnesses followingfatalcollision
IAN JACQUES ijacques@delta-optimist.com
Delta policeare seeking witnesses to afatal pedestriancollisionthat occurred onFriday, March6 at approximately2:30 p.m.
Police responded to a report of a motor vehiclecollisioninwhich a pedestrianonamobility scooter was struck near10th Aveand54A Streetin Tsawwassen.
wasentering a parking lot in thearea.
A68-year-oldfemale pedestrian sustained seriousinjuriesand,despitelifesavingefforts by first responders, later succumbed to thoseinjuries.
Police have confirmed the vehicle involved inthecollision wasawhite Kia Soulcompactcrossover.
Investigatorsare seeking witnesses to theincidentandareasking anyonewho has dashcamor CCTV footage to please getin touch with Delta police at 604946-4411andprovidefile#2026-4140. 69-year-old
Thecollision occurred asa vehicle
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OPINION
Bill9hurtsB.C.’s righttoknow
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Bill9is really Bill Nein.
The B.C. NDPlegislationnow workingits waythroughthe Houseis marketed asamodernizationof B.C.’s freedomofinformation law. It isnot. It is strategiclegislation to defer, delay anddenythe public’s right to know.
Whenit was launchedmore thanthree decades ago, theFreedomof InformationandProtectionofPrivacy Act was builtona clear, democraticpremise: government records belong to the public,unless thereisadefensible reason to withholdthem. The burden rested onthe state, notthecitizen.
Asa veteraninthis battlefordisclosure—3,000 requestsandcounting of various suchlaws —I say without reservationthat the B.C. legislation wasa respected globalmodel. Public bodies hadaduty to assist and a duty to respond withoutdelay.
Bill9 weakens both.
The changesaredesigned to appear technical. There’s aqualifierinsertedhere, anewdiscretionaddedthere, andin sumthey cleverly representameaningfulshiftin power. Requests cannow be more easily dismissed (by a supposed public servant, no less)as “excessively broad,” “systematic,” or tootime-consuming. Theobligation to respondpromptlyis softened. Thethresholdfordeterminingwhethera requestisadequate becomesmore subjective.
In plain terms, governmentnow hasmore latitude to sayno— to use Bill9 to saynein—andmoreflexibility aboutwhenit must say yes. That may easeworkload pressuresinsideministries. It doesnothing to strengthen accountability outsidethem.
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The Delta Optimist isamember oftheNationalNewsmedia Council,whichisanindependent organization established to deal withacceptablejournalistic practices andethicalbehaviour.If youhave concernsabouteditorial content,please contacttheeditor at:ijacques@delta-optimist.com or call 604-998-3616.If youarenot satisfiedwiththe responseand wish to filea formal complaint visitthe websiteatmediacouncil. ca or call toll-free1-844-877-1163 for additionalinformation.
Forsmaller outletsandindependentanalysts,it may mean storiesnever pursuedand research nevercompleted Spring may be intheair, but Bill9 is anew chillfor my craftas managedopacity posing as serviceefficiency. Whenthe right to know becomes harder to exercise, fewer peopletry. This government would surely know that, and wouldalsoknowthat ifit wished to modernize the system,it would strengthen record-creationduties, enforce retention standards, resource FOI offices adequately and reduce backlogs.
Instead,it has chosen to expandits authority to declineordefer.
Transparencyistheprice of public trust. Bill9 makes that pricenegotiable.Andonce transparency becomes negotiable,accountability soon follows.
ActivityattheMassey Tunnel a sign of progressor justa tease?
Does yourheart skip a beat when youdrive into the tunnel these days? Minedoeswhen I seetree clearing on the banksof Deas Sloughandthe erectionofa yellow cementgrouting machine.
Withtrepidation,I wondercould this site prepindicatethe tunnel is finally getting started,orisit just smokeand mirrors?
Ilistenedintently to Ministerof TransportationandTransit Mike Farnworth’sinterviewonthe Mike Smyth Show onCKNW recently.
Smythaskedthree pertinentquestionsoftheminister: what will be the finalcost to taxpayers forthe tunnel, what is thecompletion date,and when willconstruction start?
Thosearethe samequestions our diligent South Delta MLA Ian Paton is repeatedly asking inthe legislature. Hisinquiries have fallenondeaf ears.
Taxpayers betterholdon to their belts because every recentinfrastructure projectin B.C. has skyrocketed.
Theoriginalcompletion date was expectedaround 2030. That seems highlyunlikelyconsideringthe scope oftheprojectandtheminister gave
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noindicationofacompletion date. Environmentassessments have beenongoingforfourand half years. Farnworthcouldn’texplain whyit’s taken so long to measure impactson fish,underwater noise, tree clearing andbirds.
He’s hopeful permits will be issued this summer.
Commutersarefrustrated by the lack ofurgency to replacethe 63-year-old tunnel,andit appears we are being told to hurry upand wait. Next,comestheanticipated traffic diversionsandengineering delays. It’s no secretthis will be acomplicatedproject to lay aneight-lane immersed tube onthefloorofthe Fraser River.
We need to be the squeakywheel that getsthefix,a new tunnelontime andon budget.
Letters
Theimportantthing isnoclockchanges
Editor:
People seem to forget that peopleonthe east sideofatime zone get sunrise anhour earlierthan thoseonthe west side, so thereisalready a wide spreadof sunset/sunrise acrossthetime zone.
Golfcourses can easily selltheextrahourof daylightin the summer, but they sure can’t sell tee times at 4 a.m. Ilivenearanelementary school. Evenon sunny days thereis a traffic jam atthe school as parentsdropofftheir kids.Ofthosewhodon’t drive, most walktheir kids to school so the darkness isn’tafactor I recallthe twomonths
whenIdrove to work in the dark anddrove back homeinthe eveningin the dark, so not much changedthere.
Ihopecentral Canada stayson Standard Time It would be useful being only twohoursdifference whendealing with the east.
I’m so happy Dale Murchisonbroughtup the townhomes built on60B Street. This was oneof ourarguments we hadin regards to the increase inheaviertraffic at LadnerTrunk Road and62nd Street.
Anyonemovinginto those townhomesonly hastheoption to use thisintersection to get outofthearea. There are two ways, butthey bothlead to thisintersection.
In regards to suggestingthe,trafficleaving the townhomes simply turnonLadnerTrunk and turnon to 62nd Streetand go through
thecommunity northof Ladner Trunkandexit that way... Thisis my neighbourhood where Iliveand where my kidsbike and runaround. Even though we don’t have this townhomecomplex in ourarea we must suffertheincrease oftraffic now to accommodate a ridiculous buildthat shouldn’t be happening, asits ownarea can’t accommodate it.
Whenafew parents met withthecity to discuss howheavythe trafficis at LadnerTrunk Roadand62nd Street, whichiswhy we are sayingitis so dangerous, thiscrosswalk, a comment we got back was, “well,allcrosswalks are dangerous. Theone by Save On withflash-
ing lightscomingoff the pedestrianbridge is dangerous.”
Thiscommentisan insult.Ofcourse, every crosswalkis dangerous. No onedebatesthat.
You cannotcompare acrosswalkonArthur Drivethat isone lane bothdirections, and really isonlyused by locals, to LadnerTrunk Road and62nd Streetwhichis six lanes wide(including turning lanes), whichaccommodate all ofLadnertraffic,trafficfor sports,fromthe ferriesandwhenthere areissues at the George Massey Tunnel(it’s announcedonthe radio to reroute to Hwy.10).
Thecityneeds to take a betterlook at howitis growingEastLadner.
Ashley Goring
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Deltacouncil has votedin favourofa staff recommendation to denyadevelopment variance application to install twonew electric signsinthe Tsawwassen Town Centre.
The applicant, Jolt Charge Inc. whichalso wants to install twofree electric vehicle(EV) charging stations, wanted to installthe signs outsideashoppingcentreinthe 1200-block of56th Street.
Thecompany providesfree EV chargingfundedthroughthirdparty roadsideadvertising.
TheproposalincludedoneEV charging stationon56th Streetintegrated withadigital sign,as wellas 12th Avenuethat would have one EV charging station witha separate freestandingdigital sign.
Each would have an electronic message board.
The requested variances do notmeetthe intentofthe Tsawwassen specialsignarea withinthe Delta Sign Bylaw, the staff report explains.
Aletter by the company notes that the signageis secondary to the primaryfunctionoftheunitsas publicEV charginginfrastructure, andisintegral to the delivery of free chargingthroughanadvertisingsupportedmodel.
Last September, Delta’s general managerofdevelopmentconsidered the applicationanddeterminedthat the requested changes were notminorin nature,and would requirecouncil’s consid-
eration. A report to councilalso explainsthat signage and public displaysin Deltaare regulated underthe Sign Bylaw. Third partyadvertisingisprohibited everywhereinthecity exceptwhenassociated witha communityactivityor publicconvenience sign.
Theproposed site islocated withinthe Tsawwassen Special Sign Areaunderthe bylaw. Regulationsinthe special signbareaareintended to reducethe number, scaleand size of signs, as wellasthe numberofmessages displayed, while encouraging high-quality,creative signage, the report notes.
The report adds thearea currently hasa relativelyopen streetscape,andtheproposed signs wouldaddvisual clutterand alterthe streetscape character by virtueofthe scale,heightanddigitalformatofthe signs.
Deltacreateshighdensityhousingmap
SANDOR GYARMATI
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TheCityof Deltaisnow reviewing a rezoninganddevelopment permit application to builda rental apartment building along a busy Tsawwassencorridor.
Theproposalforthe strip mallproperty at 150556th St. would seea sixstorey,mixed-usecomplex withfour commercialunitsonthegroundfloor and45 rentalunits above.
At-gradeandunderground parking would be accessiblefromthe rear ofthe site from55B Street.
Theplanningdepartment notesthe applicationisconsistent withthe site’s Official Community Plan(OCP)designationof Neighbourhood Centresand Corridors(NC).
Anin-person publicinformation meetingis to be scheduled.
In 2023,council gave final approval foraproposed 48-unit market rental
apartment building at the southwest cornerof14B Avenueand56th Street.
Last year,council approved introducing twonew mixed-use apartment zones to the Delta zoning bylawthat could be used fornew-mixed usedevelopmentsof up to six storeysinheight. One zonecould be used for strata condominiums, whiletheotherisfor residential rental tenure.
Meanwhile,theCityof Delta has decided to comeup witha“housing snapshot”, a mapgiving residentsan opportunity to getagraspofother higherdensitydevelopmentsthat are under review,underconstructionor have recently beencompleted since thenew OCP was approved nearly two years ago.
Thecitynotesthat the OCPfocuses onconcentrating newhousingnear majorcorridorsandurbancentres, guidingwheregrowth occurs while making efficientuseofexistinginfrastructureand services.
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CitylookingatLadner TrunkRoadintersections
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TheCityof Delta’s engineering department willlook at possible upgrades at a pairofintersectionsalong LadnerTrunk Road.
Amongtheissuesthetransportation advisory committee recently discussed wasa request by a residentforatraffic pattern change at theintersectionof LadnerTrunk Roadand55B Street Staffnoted theintersectionfunctionsasa pedestrian signaland hasan offsetconfiguration. Staff willconsider upgrades to afulltraffic signalas part ofafuture capitalimprovementproject onLadnerTrunk Road,thecommittee was told.
Engineering staffalsoprovided backgroundinformationona requestfor traffic-calming measures at the intersectionofLadnerTrunk Roadand62nd Street,following a reported near-miss incidentinvolvinga pedestrian.
Staffadvised that recentupgrades
were completed near Holly Park elementary,includingtheinstallationof a raised crosswalk withflashinglights, a message board sign andupgraded LED lighting.
The Delta Police Department reported nonotablecollisionsin thearea over the past five years, thecommittee was told.
However, staff willconducta safety reviewanda report to council.
A report to council noted a concerned resident, on behalfofagroupof parents, recently submittedacommunity petition regarding pedestrian safety at that intersection.
The petitionnotesthat more than 150communitymembers have signed itexpressing concerns about pedestrian safety at crossingsused daily by children,familiesandthoseaccessing Holly Park fields. Signatoriesinclude parentsand caregiversof students, nearby residentsandfamilieswhouse Holly Park fororganized sport and recreation.
TheCityof Delta hasissued a request forbids to replacetheexistingplaygrounds at Ladner Harbour Park and Sunshine Hills Park.
Notingtheplaygrounds have come to theendoftheirusefullifespan,thecity inits requestforbids says proponents must submit twoplaygrounddesign conceptsfor eachpark.
Oneoftheconceptsis to be a natureinspired, natural,designandtheother a traditionalplaygrounddesignconcept.
Thecityalsonotes bothdesign options must includeacombinationof
accessibleandinclusive play opportunities.
Safety surfacingshouldinclude a combinationof pour-in-place resilient rubberand,orplaygroundgrass to supportaccessibilityfeatures, withthe remainderofthearea beingengineered wood chips.
According to the city,2026community feedback reflected a strongappreciation forLadner Harbour Park playground’s natural setting, seatingand gathering areas with supportforenhancingthe site asa potentialdestinationplayground. Participantsemphasized maintaining a rangeofplay opportunitiesfor children underfiveandincorporatingmore challenging, higher-risk play featuresfor ages five–to-twelve.
Theprojectsare to be completed by mid-October2026.
The total budgetis$650,000.
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“It was surreal,” said South Delta resident Danielle M.,uponhearingshe had wona$1,300 Live YourDream cash awardfromabrand-new clubin town: Soroptimist Internationalof South Delta.
The club selected the young single mother to receiveits very first Live Your Dream Award.
Soroptimist Internationalisaglobal volunteerorganization,committed to improvingthelivesof womenandgirls through education,empowerment, and expanded opportunities.
Each year, Soroptimist International clubspresenttheir Live YourDream Award to alocal womaninfinancial need who istheprimaryfinancialproviderforherselfandherdependents while attending vocational skills trainingoranundergraduate program.
Danielle,24,isinher second term of Nursing at Vancouver Community College,and at the topofher class, all while raisingher busy three-year-old son.
Theaccelerated program will see her becomea Licensed Practical Nursein January2027,givingherincomeand a solidfuture.
“This awardbringsme so much hope,” Danielle said. “Beinga young singlemother,Ioftenfeel like I am10 steps behind everyoneelse. But by winningthis award,Iknowall the hard work I’ve putinis worthit.”
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Soroptimist International of South Deltapresents Danielle M.withthe Live Your Dream Award.
educationforthe past two years. With her tuition at $20,000and addedcostsfor books, scrubsandother supplies,this awardmeansagreatdeal to her.
“The awardallowsme to breathe easier.I can spendmoretimeon schoolwork andlesstime working to earn money,”she said.
The club startsaccepting applicationsforthe next Live Your Dream Awardasof Aug. 1, 2026,andencourages young women in similar situations to apply.
“Goforit!” says Danielle. “Many young womeninneed don’t apply becausetheythinkthey won’t win. Don’tthink youdon’tdeserve it You do! Someone has to win. This award has confirmedIamonthe right path,and I knowIam going to make a beautifullife for my son and I.”
Want to find outmore aboutthe Live YourDream Award,or Soroptimist Internationalof South Delta? Visit sisouthdelta.org.
Next Saturday, March28, from1 to 3 p.m.,the Voicesof Vision ChoirofLadner United Church willhosta special Open Housecelebration to commemoratemorethan100 yearsof choral musicinthe Ladnercommunity.
This welcomingafternoon invitescommunitymembersto gather,connect,andcelebrate the church’s musicalheritage Guests willenjoy acomplimentaryluncheon with baked goods, fruit,and refreshments, and will have theopportunity to meetandmingle with choir members.
The choirisled by Music DirectorDr.Anna Vavilova, a Canadianpianistandconductorwho joinedtheLadner communityonlyafewmonths ago.
Sincethen,the choir has doubledin size, reflectingthe growingenthusiasmfor singing together. Vavilova says that Voicesof Visionismorethan a choir—itisa welcoming musicalcommunity,andnew singersofall backgroundsare warmly invited to join. There arenomembershipfees.
During the event, Vavilova willentertainthe audience withashortpiano performance,hostanopenmicfor
storiesor songs, and lead a community sing-along, allowing everyone to experience the joyof singing together.
Archivalphotographsand historicalalbums willalso be ondisplay,offeringaglimpse into the musicalhistory of the church andtheLadnercommunity.
To RSVP orlearnmore about joiningthe choir,contactDr Anna Vavilova at 604-809-5730 or music@ladnerunited.org.
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WanderInn Cafe Concert Series opensagain on March 21
The Wander Inn Café Concert Seriesopens againon Saturday, March 21and willcontinuethe St. Paddy’s Celebration.
For yourenjoyment, thefirst set presentsthe soundsof ‘Lite Stripes’ ,
atrioconsistingof Vancouver’s Vicky Sjohallon vox/ guitar, South Delta’s Andrew Neufeldon bass,andAmanda Hamiltonondrumsand percussion. They performadiverse repertoireof originalsandcover songs spanningfrom classic70shits to current pop tunes.
You canfind Vicky’s solo work on Apple Music, Spotify,and YouTube.
The second setpresents ‘Lizand Steve’ whoarealively musicalduo bringing joy,nostalgia, andconnection to their audience.Along withtheir repertoireoftimelessfavourites,their heartfelt vocals, guitar,ukuleleand kazoo, promisesanengaging, feel-good performancethat invites singing, smiling, andshared memories.
Everyoneis welcome! Comeand enjoy great entertainment, nonalcoholic beverages, food,andfriends. Doorsopen at 7, with theconcert starting at 7:30 p.m. Cover charge is $10 at thedoor;n/c to 12yrsand younger. Venue:5545Ladner Trunk Road(inside the church building).
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Voices of Vision Choir of Ladner United Church from 1938.
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JoinusSundayService @10am WednesdayService @10am followed by BibleStudy Formoreinformation www.allsaintsladner.org or call 604-946-8413. 4755ArthurDrive,Delta
Luke 6:36–38 “Bemerciful, just as your Father ismerciful.”
St.Augustine saysthat “Themeasureofloveis to love withoutmeasure.”
In seasonsof global tension,the worldfeels smallerandheavier.
Theconflictinthe MiddleEasthasshaken dailylifefar beyondthe regionitself.Risingoil prices strainfamilieshere at home.
Closed airspace has disrupted travel. For ordinarypeoplelivingin the midstoftheviolence, including thoseinthe affected countries,fear hasbecome part of the rhythmoflife.
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Rev.Marie Paul Welcometoeveryonefor Worship &Friendship Sundays@10:00am tuc@telus.net604.943.2911
Momentslike these tightentheheart. We become cautiouswith compassion. We measure ourwords.Wequietly decidewhodeservesour understanding and who
does not.Intothat tightening, Jesusspeaks: “Be merciful, just as your Father ismerciful.”He does not say, “Bemercifulso that Godwill be merciful to you.”Hesays, “Bemerciful because your Father is.”
Mercybeginsin God’s character.Itflows from Himbeforeiteverflows
And so Jesusgives us asimple test:Are we becominglikeour Father? Notstrategic.Not selective, butMerciful. If wewere to ask what Jesuswoulddoin amomentlikethis,the answerwould not be complicated. He wouldcondemn violence.Hewould stand withthe vulnerable.He would callleaderstothe hard work ofdialogue. And He wouldinsistthat love is not weakness; it is theonlypaththat heals. Amerciful spirit releases both sides.The questionis not whether othersdeserve mercy, butwhether we rememberthat we received it first.
In aworldtrembling withuncertainty,mercy becomes ourquiet resistanceand oursharedjoy.
Variouscomponentscombine to make weddings beautifulandmemorable.
Couples rely onphotographers to capturethesmilesandmomentsthat helped make their eventsuniqueand to ensurethebig dayis rememberedfor years to come.
Coupleswho want to findthe best photographerfortheir wedding day can ask severalquestions before making theirfinaldecision.
Whatstyledoyouspecialize in?
Photographers may be able to shoot various stylesofphotos, but may specialize ina specific type For example, somephotographers specializeinphotojournalism, whileothers mayexcel at portraiture. Going withaphotographer who hasthemostexpertise shooting the style youprefer willhelpproduce thedesired results.
Whowill be shooting my wedding?
Certainphotography studios have severalphotographers workingunder
one roof. Just because you meet with onedoesnotnecessarily mean that photographer will be on site,unlessit is specifiedinthecontract.
Have you ever worked at my venue before?
Photographers may be familiar with severallocal wedding venuesand housesof worship.Aphotographer who hasexperience workinginthe locations
wherecouples will tie the knotand subsequentlycelebrate mightproducethe best results, but lack ofexperience with particular venuesneed notexclude otherprofessionals.
Can we seea full gallery ofa recent wedding?
According to Brides magazine, unlike analbumorahighlight gallery,afull galleryprovidesa better sense ofaphotographers styleand attention to detail. Will photos be colour balanced and retouched?
Skilledphotographersare capableof capturing winningphotos. Butphotos can be enhancedfurtherinthe studio with retouching software to bring out specificeffects. Somephotographers will polishallproofs,whileothersonly will workontheimagesultimately ordered. Confirm retouchingdetails before signingthecontract.
Whatisincluded inthe photo packages?
Adetailedpricelisthelps youcom-
pare onephotographer to anotherand decidewhich elementsarecovered. Additionalprints, havingaphotographersassistant, orderingalbumsfor the parents, ororderinga largeframed print canaltercosts significantly. Exploreallprices to ensure you re gettingthe best value. In addition,consider how many hoursof eventcoverage areincludedintheprice.
Whatisthe paymenttimeline?
Photographers mayacceptdeposits fortheir services butexpectadifferent timelineof payment. Some may require paymentinfull beforethe wedding, whileothers mayoffera paymentplan that includesafinal paymentwhen picking up proofsoralbums.
Weddingphotographyisoneofthe essentialelementsofa weddingand helps tellthe storyofcouples special day.Asking key questions can help couplesfindaphotographerwho will producethedesired results.
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Funwaystoutilizesocialmediainyourwedding
Young couples tyingtheknot today grewup with socialmedia, so it’s no great surprisethat so many want to utilize variousplatformswhenplanning their weddings.
On the surface,modern wedding ceremoniesand receptions maylook similar to the nuptialsof yesteryear However, engagedcouples have increasinglyincorporated social mediainto their weddings,andthefollowing are somefunandcreative ways to embrace that trend.
*Create a social media photo booth: Guests maytakemorepictures at modern weddingsthanthephotographers who were hired to documentthe happy couple’s big dayfrom start to finish. Socialmedia boardsaredigital screens that display social media walls. Live event socialmedia boardscollect and curate content from socialmedia channelsanddisplay itona singledigital screen. Users, inthis case acouple’s guests, simply useapredetermined
screensin realtime. This can be a fun way to engage guests duringthe reception.
*Livestreamthe wedding: Live streams became very popular duringthe pandemic,whencouples getting married had to pare down their guestlists inorder to adhere to social distancing guidelines. Butlive streams cancontinue to be used afterthe pandemic,asthere willalways be guests who can’t make it to the wedding. Facebook Live was a go-to socialmediaplatformforlive streaming weddingsduringthe pandemic,andit can be utilized to involve lovedonesinthefestivities evenifthey can’t be therein person. Live streaming via socialmedia may be especiallyuseful forcoupleswho want to enjoy destination weddings,which tend to be small affairs due to travelconstraints.
*Hashtag the wedding: A couplespecific hashtag can serve as something akin to a wedding album,onlyit’s one everyone can easily access viathe
couple’s chosen socialmediaplatform. Encourage guests to hashtag photos from the wedding so everyone can have a good timelooking back on theceremony and reception oncethe day has comeand gone.
*Planwithyour party: Social media can be as fun,inclusiveandusefulwhen planningthe weddingasit canduring the weddingitself.Bridesandgrooms cancreate their own privatePinterest boardsandsharethem withthe wedding party. Everyone canthenusethe private board to bounce ideas off each other. Couples caninfusealittle fun into thePinterest board by encouragingtheir groomsmenandbridesmaids to post outrageous outfitideas or submit singalong song requests to be played during the reception.
Socialmediaisabig part of modern couples’lives, so it makes sense for them to findfun ways to incorporate various platformsinto their weddings.
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TWCPilatesisproud to introduceJoelNeris as the studio’snew ProgramDirector —and to announce thelaunchofanexcitingnewoffering designed for thosewhoneed more than astandard Pilatesand fitness class.
Joel brings exceptional credentials to theTWC team. AMasterPilatesInstructor, rehabilitation specialist, andformerstudioowner originally from Brazil,Joel builta thriving movement practiceona reputation for precision, compassion,and results. Hisdeep understandingofthehumanbody— andhis genuine care forthepeople init —makeshim an extraordinary additiontoTWC’s leadership.
At TWC, Joelwill be elevatinginstruction, mentoringthe team,and ensuring everyclient experiencereflectsthe
higheststandard of care.
Alongsidehis arrival, TWCislaunching Movement Atelier —a premiumsmall-groupprogram created specifically forpost-injury rehabilitation,pre and postnatalmovement, agingwithstrength, andthose beginning theirmovementjourney whodeserve extrasupport.
With amaximum of threeclientsper session,each participant receives aprivate intake assessment,a fullycustomizedPilatesprogram,and master-level instruction usingthe Reformer,Cadillac, Chair, andTRX. Programsevolvecontinuously as thebodyadvances. Spaces areintentionallylimited.ThisisPilatesatits most personal.MovementAtelier launches in April. The community is warmlyinvitedtolearn more.
Community
KidSportDeltaasksforsupporttohelplocalkidsplay
KidSport Deltaisalocalnon-profit charitydedicated to helpingfamilies who cannotafford to register their childreninorganized sports.
Serving childrenthroughout Delta, KidSport Delta raisesfundsin Deltafor Delta kids,ensuringthat every dollar staysinthecommunity to directly support localfamilies.
As part of KidSport Canada and KidSport BC,the Delta chapter relies
entirelyonlocaldonations, sponsorships, andfundraisinginitiatives. Theorganizationisoperated by asmall but passionate teamof volunteerswho believe every childdeservestheopportunity to play.
Sportplaysavital roleina child’s development.
Beyondphysicalhealth, participation buildsconfidence,fosters a sense of belonging, anddevelopsimportant life skills such as goal-settingand time
management. Physicalhealth also providesmeaningful socialconnections andmentalhealth benefits.
Supporting children’sphysical,mental,and social well-beingisaproactive investmentin ourcommunity’sfuture.
“Theneed continues to grow,” said KidSport Delta chair Carlene Lewall. “In2026, KidSport Deltaanticipates providing$125,000infunding to support more than300 Delta children.
Astheproverb says, ‘Ittakesavillage to raisea child.” ‘Joinus at this year’s annual Giftof Sport.’”
KidSport Delta’s annualfundraiser, Giftof Sport– Hoedown Showdown, willtakeplaceon April25,2026, at the Heritage Hangar.
Dental implants areareliablesolutionfor replacingmissing teeth, but they must beplacedcorrectlythe firsttime. Oncean implant isinserted, it cannot be moved. Orthodontictreatmentbeforeimplantplacementcreates properspacingandalignment,allowing theimplant to bepositioned ideally.Correctalignmentalso improves bitefunctionand supportslongterm implantstabilityandappearance.
Q: Whathappens if orthodonticsisskipped?
Withoutorthodontic preparation,neighbouringteethmay tipordrift intotheimplantspace.Thiscancomplicateimplantplacement,affect esthetics,and lead to anunbalanced bitethatplacesadded stress on the implant, potentially reducing itslongevity.
Q: Howlong doesorthodontictreatment take?
Manyadults benefit from short-term,targetedorthodontictreatment designedspecifically to prepare forimplants. In some cases,treatmentcan becompletedinaslittle as sixmonths.
Q: What’s thefirststep?
Book acomplimentaryconsultationat TsawwassenOrthodontic and Periodontic DentalSpecialty Clinic.Noreferralisrequired. We offermonthlypayment plansanddirect billinsurance.
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Community
Newbornfutureguidedogsgetagoodstart
Ladner Rotarians donate $15,000in labequipment for new breedingandtraining centre
BC&Alberta Guide Dogs, a charityfoundedin1996, changesthelivesofindividualswhoareblindor have low vision, children with autism, and Veteransand First Responders withOperational Stress Injuriesand PTSD. It takes two yearsand
upwardsof$35,000 to produce onecertifieddog, providedfree of charge to the recipient.
The Rotary ClubofLadner has supportedthe purchase of$15,000in laboratory equipmentfor BC &Alberta Guide Dogs’new$7.1million BreedingandTraining Centre
devoted to breedingofdogs, to produce puppies most suited to eventualtrainingas guide and servicedogs. Veterinarians workinginthishighlycontrolled, safeand sterileenvironmentinthenew building canusethe equipment to monitorthehealthof each
valuable puppyinits early weeks beforeleavingfor raising with volunteersfollowed by training.
Purchase ofthe equipment isfunded by Ladner Rotary at $10,000fromitsmembers and generousmembers of the communitywho supportfund-
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raising by the club,and$5,000 from The Rotary Foundation. The lab equipmentincludes acentrifuge, twodiagnostic scopes,adigitalimagemicroscopeand twocomputers with dedicated programsforneonataluse.
Alotof hard work offthe soccerpitchisnow translatinginto alotof successonthe soccerpitch.
South Delta United Soccer Club just completed one of itsmost successfulfall/winter seasonsin recent memory withplans to continuethat success withan excitingnew spring programin April.
Last weekthe Optimist satdownwithpresident Rick Ocean, technicaldirector Jason Jordanandgirls programcoordinator Cassandra Sammarco to talk aboutthe seasonandwhat liesaheadforthe club.
“Last week we finishedup. It wasa successful year acrossthe board,” said Ocean. “Registrations were up. Bringingin Jasonand Cassandra in partnership with Vision SoccerTraining, in April, we restructured our developmentprogramandintroduced somenew programmingleadinginto spring.”
On thepitch,theU15 boys,U16 boys,U17girlsand U18girlsalladvanced to League Cupfinalswhich were played overthe March7 and8 weekendin Richmond.
TheU15 boys won2-0 over Vancouver United,the U17girlslost3-1 to Vancouver United,theU18girls lost3-2 to North Shore andtheU16 boys lost3-0 to North Vancouver.
TheU17 Ravens boys wontheir matchinashootout last weekend over rival Coastal FC.
Thisadvancesthe teaminto thequarterfinals ofthe Coastal Cupwhich will be played at homeon April11.
“Fora clubthat is our size,Ithinkitisa huge accomplishment,” said Ocean.“We go up against other clubsthat are3,500 kids, versus our clubof 1,300, so it’s a huge accomplishment for our kids to compete at that level. “This year, we have offeredalot more supportfor our parent/volunteercoaches, alot more staffcoachesas well too, so there is an educationalpiecethat we have added to theon-fieldtraining. Primarily our partnership with Vision has been agreat success. This is a soccercommunity, butalso justa youth sportcommunityin general, so I think we have a very engagedandactivecommunity.”
Jordan saidmore staffandhelping coachesonthe field has beenabigplus.
“I thinktheprogramis getting better each day,”he said.“With our volunteercoachesgiving usfeedback,
we just want to continue to improve theprogram. The kidsall seem to be havingagreattime,whichhelpsas well.Ididn’tthink we would have that many teamsin thefinals, so it’s agreatthingfortheprogram.”
Onthegirls side, Sammarco says their Monday night skillsacademyforthe younger agegroups has beenabig success with largeplayer turnoutsduringthe season.
“It’s such animportant agegroup becauseif we can buildup ourprogram withthe younger kids, we will be able to build something solidenough,if we grow yearafter yearand we can watch our teams get olderthey will make moreof theseleague and Coastal Cupplayoffs,” she said. “One thing I have noticedin
Ladneristhat thereare so many other sports, so just making sure these kidsareenjoyingtheir soccerexperience.”
Oceanaddedthat the clubalso benefitsfrom multisport athletesinthecommunity.
“Weencouragethat. We asa club have reached out to baseball,hockey.Last year we dida multi-sport clinic withminor lacrosse,” he said. “Previously, things were pretty siloed when we took overas a board, so trying to integrate across-the-board activities has beena positive. It’s importantthat allthe sportinggroupsare working together.”
Newthree-on-three program
Startingon April10, at Dugald Morrison,a three vs.three league will runfornine weeks. The goalis to create afunprogram withanoff-fieldfestival-type atmosphere withfood trucks and music.
“Yesit’s fun. Kids willcreate their own teams with World Cup style jerseysandtry to attract playersalso fromothercommunities,” said Ocean. “Thisisan extensionof ourin-clubprogrammingand curriculum, so we are reallyexcited aboutthis.”
To registerforthisnewprogramand to keep up-todate onthe club, seewww.southdeltaunited.com.
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Lifeonthe waterawaits! Thismeticulously renovatedfloathomeoffers over 1,400 sq.ft.oflivingspace.The sleekchef’skitchen features stainlesssteel appliances, hardwoodflooringandanabundanceofsunlightwithskylights&oversizedwindows throughout thewholesecond floor.Newwindows& heat pump prioritizeefficiency andcomfortineveryseason,whiletherooftopdeckspanshalfofthehome’sfootprint. ThisparadiseontheFraseralsoincludesa32’boatslip,asinglecargaragewithstorage, andaparkingspace.Enjoythisunique2-bed2-bathhomeinCanoePassVillagewitha pricelessviewand afriendlysense of community.Close to Tsawwassen Mills, ferries, MasseyTunnel&DowntownLadner,itistrulywherenatureandconveniencemeet.
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Welcome hometo Sundial!This charming onebedroom,one bathroomgroundfloor unit offersavery comfortableandopen layout with many features includinganin-suitelaundry unit, newerappliances(2023),Nu-heatin-floor electricradiant heat,a walk-uppatio entrance complete with anew,custompatiodoor. Both thekitchen andbathroom have been tastefullyupdated making this homemoveinready.Oneparking andonestorage lockerincludedand conveniently locatedin Central Tsawwassen close to shops,markets,groceries,restaurants,recreationand transportation.Quick possessionpossible,don’t wait!
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October3,1935 -November13,2025
CelebrationofLife AUDREY SHIRLEY
Monday,March23,2026 12:30 -4:00 pm ScandinavianCommunity Centre 6540 ThomasStreet, Burnaby
Please join us in sharingstories and memories of Audrey’s amazing 90years. Alight refreshmentwill be served. Please RSVP- triciajacquet@gmail.com
My DarlingOskie, Dawn andI miss yousoverymuchSweetheart. Youare theLoveofmylifeand my oneTrueLove. Ithank youfor everything,because it wasyou whoworkedsohardand made everything happen in ourtimetogether… Youweretaken from us 12 yearsago andyou will Neverbeforgotten Darling. Rest in PeaceSweetheart
K. Marshall February21, 1985- March21, 2002
Alwayswithus,and missed by Mum, Dad, Family &Friends.
Reece
It is with deep love and sadnessthat we announcethepassingof DenisLeighton Whyte, whopassedawayonFebruary18,2026,at theageof 92.
Born in Vancouver,British Columbia,Denisdisplayed exceptional musicalability fromanearly age.Asa boy, he sang withtherenowned RobertMitchellBoys ChoirinHollywood, California,an experiencethathelped shapehislifelong devotiontomusic andperformance.
Denispursued extensivemusical trainingacross Canada. In 1952he receiveda scholarship to theConservatoiredemusiquedu Québec in Montreal,wherehe studied vocalperformanceand repertoire.Duringtheseformative years, he performed widelyinmusical theatre,often inleading roles, andappearedasa baritone soloistinmajororatorioandoperapresentations,aswellasonradioand television.
He beganhisprofessional career in Montrealas amusic educatorand choral director.Hetaught withtheProtestant School BoardofGreater Montrealand later withtheSouthShoreProtestant Regional School Board, servingasDirectorof Musicand Headof RelatedArts. Hischoirs achievednotable success,including producing arecording in collaborationwiththe McGill University MartletChoir. Denisalsoconductedseveralprominent community choirs andensemblesduring this period.
In 1962,he metMargalo,the love ofhislife,beginning apartnership that would bringhim enduring joyand companionshipfor therestofhis years.
In addition to hismusical leadership,Denispursuedadvancededucation throughouthiscareer,earningdegrees in arts andeducation, includinga Bachelorof Artsfrom Queen’s University and graduatestudies in MusicEducation at Temple University in Philadelphia.
ReturningtoVancouver in 1975, Deniscontinuedhislife’sworkasanorganist, choirdirector, andeducator.Hetaught choiratJohn Oliver SecondarySchool, whereheinspiredgenerationsof studentsand built strong musicprograms. He also founded theVancouverWelsh Men’sChoir, creatingalasting cultural and musicallegacyinthe community.
Outsideofhisprofessional life,Denisembracedmanypersonalpassions.An enthusiastic boater,heespeciallyenjoyed time on thewaterat theDelta Yacht Club with hiswife. He wasalsoasports fanwho followedtennis, soccer, and hockeywithinterest. Duringhisteaching years, summers were spentat the family cottage in theThousand Islands,a placeofrest, laughter,and treasured memories.Upon retirement,Denisandhiswifeshared alove of travel,visiting destinations including France,Australia,and Hawaii.
Deniswill be rememberedforhisremarkablemusicalaccomplishments, his dedication to hisstudentsand singers, and thewarmthandencouragementhe shared so generously.Hislegacy liveson in thechoirs he built,the voiceshe shaped,and thecountless livesenriched by hismusic.
Aboveall, Denistreasured time with hiswife, Margalo, andhischildren, Colin, Irena (Warren),Lianne, and Malcolm(Tasha), andhisgrandchildrenSpencer, Nathan,Luke, Malaika, Cameron,and Matthew, whobrought himimmensepride andhappiness.
Memorial servicetobeheldatHamilton Harron Funeral Home -5390 Fraser Street,Vancouver,BConSaturday, April11,2026at 11:00AM. Live streaminglink will beprovidedat afuturedate.
FortisBCEnergyInc.(FortisBC) intendstosubmitthisapplication to theDirectorrequestingauthorization to discharge effluentgenerated duringexcavations foranew gas line installation near88StreetandBurns Drive in Delta,BC. Thenewgas linewillconnect the proposedstation at theBeedie Parkwood development (5224 88Street,Delta)tothe existingFortisBCintermediate-pressurepipelinealong Ladner TrunkRoad,requiring horizontaldirectional drilling(HDD)atthe Ladner TrunkRoadand Highway99crossings.The discharge will consist of groundwater interceptedduringexcavationactivities associatedwith the pipelineinstallation.
Thelandsuponwhichthedischargeactivities will occur areadrainageditchonthe southside of Ladner TrunkRoadand adrainageditchonthe westside of88 Street (north of Highway99).Drainage 1:49.0834 (lat),-122.9795 (long);Drainage5:49.0827 (lat),-122.9814 (long).
Drainage1:7.66 m3/day for 24hoursaday,uptoa30-dayperiod.
Drainage5:0.13 m3/day for 24 hoursaday,uptoa30-dayperiod.
Thecharacteristics of theeffluentare as follows:
ParameterDrainage 1Drainage 5Unit
Phosphorus 576 535 μg/L
Aluminum3.57 1.09 mg/L
Arsenic0.00440.0028 mg/L
Beryllium0.000270.13 D1: mg/L;D5:ug/L
Cadmium0.000230.00012 mg/L
Chromium 0.00660.0035 mg/L
Cobalt0.00680.0034 mg/L
Copper 0.0140.0071 mg/L
Iron 27.258.00 mg/L
Lead 0.00560.0048 mg/L
Manganese1.22 0.240 mg/L
Nickel 0.0270.010 mg/L
Zinc 0.0270.032 mg/L
Thetype(s)oftreatmenttobeapplied to thedischargeis/are: Various watertreatmentmethodologieswillbeimplementedtoachieveregulatory compliance. Treatment may include filtration, flocculantadditionand/ormetalsprecipitation. Aqualified professionalwill conduct regularmonitoring, sampling, andanalysis to ensurecompliancewiththeproposeddischargecriteria,prior to discharge.
Anypersonwhomaybeadverselyaffectedbytheproposeddischargeof wasteandwishestoprovide relevantinformationmay, within30days afterthelastdate ofposting,publishing,serviceordisplay, send writtencomments to theapplicant, with acopytotheDirector, EnvironmentalStewardship,attheBCEnergy Regulator6534100th Avenue,FortSt. John, B.C,V1J8C5, Waste.Management@bc-er.ca. Theidentityofany respondentsandthe contentsofanythingsubmitted in relation to thisapplicationwillbecomepart ofthe public record.
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