Delta Optimist March 20, 2025 by Delta Optimist

NewtunnelhasonlyasouthboundexittoLadner

PHILMELNYCHUK

pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

ThenewFraser River Tunnel to Delta doesnotincludea River Road overpass across Hwy.99,allowing another exit out ofLadner.

The MinistryofTransportationand Transit said Monday theproject,which replacesthe aging George Massey Tunnel, willnot have that feature.

“A crossing ofthis nature would typically be municipalinfrastructure,” the ministry saidand would requirefeasibilityandplanning studies.

However, thenew tunnel willinclude a southboundexitfromthe tunnelleadingon to River Road,asis currentlythe case,theministry said by email.

Work is supposed to startnext year onthe$4.15-billion,eight-lane tunnel, witha cyclingand pedestrian lane, with completion by 2030.

Andwhiletheprovince hasfully fundedtheproject, it’s asking thefederal governmentfora “significant financialcontribution” similar to what other provinces getforbigtransportation projects,notingOttawa isalready paying$1.3billionforthe Surrey-Langley SkyTrainextension.

“To be clear, aformalofferforfund-

ingfortheFraser River TunnelProject hasnot beenprovided by thefederal governmentfortheprovince to consider,” theministry said.

DeltaMP Carla Qualtroughhowever saidthefederal government made a solidoffer last summer worth, “hundredsofmillionsofdollars.”

“The Governmentof Canada did put hundredsof millionsofdollarson the tableforthe Massey tunnel replacementprojectandtheprovince hasn’t

yetaccepted that offer,” she saidinan interview withthe Optimist March 11.

“Significantmoney wasoffered prior to the last provincialelectionandtheprovince chosenot to acceptthat offer at the timeand hasn’t,asof yet, kindofaccepted themoneythefedsare… able to pay, giventhe economic realitiesof ourtime.”

She saidit’s importantfor herthat the peopleof Delta know that the Governmentof Canada,“made good onitspromise. We putalotofmoney

onthetablethat would have ensured a secondexit outofLadner,” she said.

“At some point, just beforethe last provincialelection,there wasalegitimate, multi-hundred-million dollar offerthat theprovincedidn’ttake at the time,” she said.

She saidit’s up to the province to explainwhyand saidthe offeris still there.

However, theprovince says it’s not gettingthe samehelpotherprovinces get.

“British Columbia’sexpectationis that thefederal governmenttreatitthe sameasitdoesotherprovinces,” the MinistryofTransportationand Transit said by email.

Theministryaddedthat if Ottawa givesthe sameleveloffundingthat otherprovinces get, “thentheprovince would be pleased to entertainthat discussion.”

Theministryalsoaddedthat the new tunnel won’tpreventfutureconstructionofa River Road overpass.

“I’d like them to get back to thetable withus so we can sealthisdealand get it past thefinishline,ASAP,” Qualtrough said.

Attempts to talk to Transportation Minister Mike Farnworth were not successful.

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Trafficflowthrough the GeorgeMassey Tunnel.

Environmentalprotectionnotice

Applicationfor permit approvalunder theprovisions of the Environmental Management Act

We,FortisBCEnergyInc.(FortisBC),intendtosubmitthisapplication to theDirectortoauthorizethe discharge ofeffluentfromanexcavationfor an horizontaldirectional drillingentry pittosupport pipeline installation. FortisBChas constructedapipelineinterconnectstation to receiveRenewable NaturalGas1 from abiogas upgradingfacilityatthe Village Farmsgreenhouse site in Delta,B.C.The Village Farms greenhouse site is located at 4700 80 St., Delta,B.C.Toconnect thebiogasfacilitytothe gassystem, FortisBC proposes to install 320mofNPS 6IntermediatePressureSteel (IPST) pipeline.The source(s)ofdischarge is agroundwater aquifer mapped belowthe proposed excavation on thenorth side of Ladner TrunkRoad.

The320 mpipelineinstallation will span from theVillage Farmsgreenhouse site to justnorth of Ladner Trunk RoadinDelta,B.C.The source of thedischarge will consistofgroundwater,intercepted during excavation north ofLadnerTrunk Road relatedtopipelineinstallation activities. Thelanduponwhich thedischarge activitieswill occur is betweenLadnerTrunk Road andHighway 99 (lat:49.0900740172692°, long:-122.99097390586638°).

Themaximum rate of treatmentand dischargeofgroundwater will be 98.4 L/min,for 24 hoursaday, uptoa20 dayperiod. Thecharacteristics of theeffluentare as follows:

The type(s)oftreatment to be appliedtothe dischargeis/are: Various watertreatment methodologies will be implementedtoachieve regulatorycompliance. Treatmentmay include(at aminimum), filtration,flocculant addition and/or metals precipitation. Aqualified professional will conductregular monitoring,sampling, and analysistoensurecompliancewiththe B.C. Approved WaterQuality Guidelines,prior to discharge.

Any person whomay be adverselyaffectedbythe proposed dischargeofwaste andwishestoprovide relevant informationmay,within 30 days afterthe last date of posting, publishing,service or display, sendwritten commentstothe applicantat joanne.hunton-sehdev@fortisbc.com,withacopytothe Director, EnvironmentalProtectionat waste.management@bc-er.ca.The identity of anyrespondentsand thecontentsof anythingsubmitted in relation to this applicationwill become part of thepublicrecord.

1RenewableNaturalGas(alsocalledRNG or biomethane)isproducedina differentmannerthan conventional natural gas.Itisderivedfrom biogas,whichisproducedfromdecomposing organic wastefrom landﬁlls, agricultural wasteand wastewaterfromtreatmentfacilities.Thebiogas is captured and cleanedtocreateRNG.WhenRNG isaddedtoNorth America’snaturalgas system,itmixes with conventional naturalgas.Thismeans we’reunable to directRNG to aspeciﬁc customer.Butthe more RNG isaddedtothegas system,the less conventional naturalgasisneeded,therebyreducingtheuseoffossilfuels andoverallgreenhousegasemissions.FortisBCuses the FortisBCnameand logounder license from FortisInc.(25-074 03/2025)

UPFRONT

GotNews?

Deltaawaitswordonprimarycarecentre

PHILMELNYCHUK pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

The B.C. government launchednew tactics March11 to attractmore doctors and nurses to improve primary care in theprovince.

For South Deltathough,there were nocommitmentsonwhenanurgent andprimary care centre mightopen, althoughit’s Health Minister Josie Osborne’s toppriority.

“Peopleneed health care where and whentheyneed it,” Osborne said in response to theOptimist’s question at a newsconference. “Inthe case of Delta, forexample,that’s why(we’re) carefullymonitoringandunderstanding what theneedsofthe regionareand ensuringthat we aredoing our best in working withthehealth authoritiesand working withphysicians… to ensure that those resourcesarethere, that those peoplearethere.

“It’s going to remaina toppriority and I’ve madethat commitmentof course to the mayorof Delta… to do that work together,” Osborne said.

South Delta hasonlyone walk-in clinic,openthree days a week, with appointments required,leaving patients to rely ontheemergency room at Delta Hospital.

However, theER was closed two nightsina row, Feb. 22and23 because ofa lack ofdoctors.

Mayor George Harvie tolda recent councilmeetingthat the numberofER visits hadincreased (by about17,000,) between2021and2023, to more than 43,400.

So far,38urgent primary care centres,whichtreatminorhealthcomplaints to spare the workloadonemergencies, have beenopenedaround B.C.,anincrease ofthree since last July.

Whilethereare no plans to create an urgent primary care centrefor the area, the DeltaDivisionof FamilyPractice expectsthe ministry to announce moneyin April to setupaprimary care network for South Delta.

Richmond hasthree primary care

networksthat have beenoperatingfor five yearsand has twourgent andprimary care centres.

Surrey-North DeltaDivisionof FamilyPracticelists twourgent andprimary care centres,onein Newtonand theotherin Whalley.

Osborneannouncedthat the governmentandthe College of Physiciansand Surgeonsof B.C. are working to allow U.S.-traineddoctors, certified by the American Boardof Medical Specialties, to becomefullylicensed in B.C. withoutfurtherassessment, examinationortraining. Themove follows similar strategies by Ontario, Nova Scotia and NewBrunswick, saida Ministryof

Healthnews release.

“Withtheuncertainty and chaos happening southof our border, we have an unprecedentedopportunity to attract skilledhealth-care workersinterested inmoving to Canada,” Osborne said.

U.S. nurses also soon will be able to applydirectly to the BC College of Nursesand Midwivesforlicensing, helping speed up amove to B.C.

Thecollege then will reviewthe applicants’history usingthe U.S. national nurse-licensureanddisciplinary database.

“Ourmessage to doctorsand nurses workinginthe U.S. is that now is the time to come to British Columbia. We will welcome you to our beautifulprovincewhere together we can strengthen publichealth care,deliver servicesfor peopleand buildhealthycommunities,” Osborne saidinthe release.

The change will be accompanied by ramped-up recruitmentin Washington, Oregonand California.

Theministry says that throughits Health Connect registry,a record numberofnearly 250,000 peoplefound a primary care providerin 2024.

Thisisanincrease fromthe186,000 peopleconnected in 2023and131,000 peopleconnected in 2022.

Theprovinceisalsotrying to fasttrackcredential recognitionfor health professionalsfromothercountriesand provinces,the release said.

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Josie Osborne,BCMinisterofHealth, says government recruiting from U.S.

CitywrapsupTTCMallredevelopmentfeedback

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

TheCityofDelta haswrapped up thepubliccommentperiod for the proposed majorredevelopmentofthe Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall.

Thecityhad been gatheringfeedback until March16on the application that would seethe54-year-old singlestorey mall replacedwith amixed-use developmentthatwouldincludefour residential towers up to 24 storeysin height, as wellasmid-riseresidential buildingsand podiums, betweenfiveand-six storeys.

Areportonthefeedback onthe proposal,whichwouldcomplywiththe urbancentres land-usedesignationin theOfficial CommunityPlan(OCP), will be forwarded to council,the applicant CenturyGroup,and will also be made public.

Theproposalincludes,amongother features,anewcommunityhub, consistingofalargerpubliclibrary,which would be ownedby the city,andmobilityhub spacealong56th Street.

Thecurrent Tsawwassenlibrary at the Town Centre isinleased space, the onlyspaceamongDelta’s three libraries thatthecitydoesnot own.

Anopposition residents’group called DreamSouth Delta last weekproposed analternativeplanthat would seea newlibraryinstead be addedasthird floor to thenew Winskill Aquatic and FitnessCentre, notingthenewcentreis stillinthedesignstage.

Thegroup says that would reduce the significantcommunityamenity required for such alarge proposalby Century,whichinturn wouldnotbe able to buildas largeadevelopmentin the town centre.

It’s not clearhow much anew library wouldaddto the already $120-to130millionprojectedcostofthenew Winskill Aquaticand FitnessCentrefor thecity.

It’s alsonotthefirst time there wastalkofthecitybuildinganew TsawwassenlibraryatWinskill.

Back in2006, aproposalbythecityto build anew libraryatWinskill Park met with stiffopposition,promptingthecity tobackofffromthat plan.

Theproject wouldhavebeenpartof amuchbiggerplan,costing$8.3million,that alsoincludedtheconstruction of anewartificial turf playingfield at the park.

Theproposednewlibrarywould have been12,000-square-feet,about

4,000-square-feetbigger thanthe current South Deltabranchand locatedat the easternportionof thesitefronting 56thStreet.

Soonafteritwasannounced, it became clearthe Winskillproject faced substantial resistance from area residents,includingacontingent whoformedtheoppositiongroup Tsawwassen Coalitionfor aBetter Way, whodidn’tliketheideaofthelibrary beingmoved fromitscentral location and lossofgreen space.

Anotherproblemfacingthecity, whichsaw more than 2,000 residents mailin a“no”voteinareverse petition, wasthefact Tsawwassen residents would have hadtopay aspecial levy to help payfortheproject.

That tax would have worked outtoan averageofabout $98 annuallyforfive years.

Anewartificial turf field waseventuallyadded, butthe libraryremainsat the town centrelocation.

Longtime residentAnn Claggett,a former citycouncillor who helped form thegroupin2006, said theproposed location wasnot appropriate and the processwas beingrushed. Shehelped organizea largerallyatthe park in June that year.

Then Delta CAOGeorgeHarvie noted if theprojectwasn’t supported, he’d recommenda newlibrarybeput onhold untilafter 2010.

At alater meetingofthe Tsawwassen Business Association, Harvie said he received more than 250letters and emails, and about90percentcame from people who would not supportthe plan.

Theoriginal South Delta Library branchopenedbackin 1973, calledthe South Delta Kiwanis Library.

TheTsawwassenbranchon56th Street became thethirdlibrarytoopen in Delta,constructed in theshapeof aCoast Salishlonghouse.The branch eventuallyoutgrewthat locationand movedtothe town centrein1986.

In 2004, municipal staff began lookingapossible renovationsand potential newsites for the South Delta Library.

In 2005, Delta hired aconsultantto studythe library’sneedsand possible locations for alargerbranch, butpurchasingasitearoundthetowncentre turnedout to be considered costly.

Therewasalsotalk at thetimeof relocatingthe librarytothe South Delta Recreation Centre property,but that ideadidn’t sittoo well with many, either.

DeltawantsB.C.governmenttobettersupportALC

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Theprovincial governmentneeds to provide theAgriculturalLand Commission withthe toolsitneeds to ensure farmlandisprotected fromprohibited usesand activities.

That’s themessage Deltacouncil wantsthe Unionof BC Municipalities to sendinaproposed city resolutionthat will be putforward,first to the Lower Mainland Local GovernmentAssociation resolutionprocess before submitting to UBCM. Council last week agreed to submit a resolution callingforthe strengtheningtheALC’s enforcement capabilities by increasing funding

to allowfora significant expansionofitscomplianceandenforcement team.

A staff report notes council had recentlydiscussed concerns regarding large structureson agricultural landand adopted a resolutionthat, in part,directed staff to coordinateandassist the ALConfutureenforcementonnon-compliant buildings.

The report also points outthat theALConly haseight staffmembers, whichincludes sixofficers, oneadvisorandone supervisor, eventhough theALC regulatesand oversees land-uselegislationfor4.6millionhectaresofAgriculturalLand Reserve landacross B.C.

“This wouldimprove ALC oversightand reduce

Scammerspoofing Delta policenon-emergencynumber

The Delta Police Department(DPD)is warningthe public about anongoingphone scam inwhichafraudsteris spoofingthedepartment’snon-emergency number to deceivevictims.

TheDPD saidin anews releaseon Thursday that thedepartmenthas received more than40 reportsfrom individualswho were contacted by a caller falsely claiming to represent eitherthe police orananti-fraud agency. Victimsare toldthat their phone numberislinked to a policeinvestigation andarethenasked to provide personalinformation.

Thesefraudulent calls appear to comefromthe DPD’snon-emergency number at 604-946-4411,

non-compliant landuses that threaten agricultural landinBritish Columbia.

TheALCisthecorrect body to leadenforcement effortsas municipalities donot have the mandate, expertiseof resources to enforceALR regulations,” the report adds.

Municipalitiesare

invited to submit resolutionsfordebate at the UBCMconvention, but to streamlinetheprocess, UBCM requeststhat resolutionsfirst be reviewed, debatedandendorsed throughthe LMLGA.

The LMLGAconferencetakesplacefrom April29 to May 2.

Delta councilsaysthecityhasmore bylawstaff thantheALChasenforcement officers, tomonitor anentire province.

buttheyare notlegitimate. The scam has been reportedacross Canada andthe United States, withaconcentrationof casesin Manitobaand Ontario.

What shouldthe publicdo?

* Do notprovideany personalinformation, money,orgift card details

* Hang upimmediately

If you are uncertain aboutthe call’s legitimacy,donot call back using numbersorlinks provided by the caller. Instead,independently contacttheDPD’snonemergencyline at 604946-4411 to verifythe information.

TheDPDisactively monitoringthe situation and remindsthe public to stay vigilant against phone scams.

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RBT2expansionstillyearsaway,saysPortofVancouver

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

While DonaldTrump’strade war with Canada hashighlighted Canada’s need to diversifyitstradeandimprove infrastructure, the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 (RBT2)projectis still years away from the startofconstruction.

In aninterview last week withthe Optimist onthe VancouverFraser Port Authority’s2024 cargo stats, president andCEO Peter Xottaalsoprovidedan update ona rangeof port activities impacting Delta,includingthe planned majorexpansionofthe Deltaport containerfacility.

The report notesthat the Port of Vancouverhelped facilitate record volumesof Canadiantradein2024,playing acrucial roleconnecting Canadato diverse marketsacross the world.

The VFPA’s statisticsshowa record 158millionmetric tonnesof cargo moved throughthe port facilitiesin 2024,afive percentincrease year-overyearthat wasled by strong performancesinthe auto, bulkandcontainer sectors.

Notingthat almostas much cargo movedthroughthe Port of Vancouver in2024as was handled by Canada’s nextfive largest portscombined,the report addsthat approximately 80 percentoftheinternationaltradeit enabled was Canadiantrade withcountriesotherthanthe U.S.

Alsonotinggrowth wasalsodue to theTrans Mountainpipeline, Xotta said the Port of Vancouver “plays an outsized role”whenitcomes to trade.

In 2023,the majorcontainer port expansion applicationin Delta was giventhegreenlight by thefederal governmentaftera“longandthorough review.”

Aprovincial go-aheadfollowed later that year.

Builtonanew man-madeisland adjacent to the current Deltaport containerfacility,RBT2 willprovidea50 percentincrease to the containerfacility’s capacity,providing2.4millionTEUs (20-foot-equivalent units) ofadditional capacityannually.

Theproject willdeliver substantial economic benefits,includingmore than 18,000 jobsduringconstruction,more than17,300ongoing jobs, anestimated $3billioninGDPannuallyonce built, as wellas$631millionintax revenue to support servicesfor Canadians,the port authority said.

In 2015,after alengthy listof studiesandassessments, the port authority submittedanenvironmental impact statement to the Canadian EnvironmentalAssessment Agency,

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which triggeredalengthy reviewprocess.

To streamlinethe applicationprocess and avoidduplication,theprovincial government reliedprincipallyonthe federal review panelenvironmental assessmentfor theinformationneeded forits ownassessment.

In a 2012 interview,a yearprior to the port submittingaprojectdescription report,former port presidentand CEO Robin Silvester saidthe expected opening date had been movedfrom 2020 to 2024. By 2022, he saidconstruction would likelyto beginin2026and readyforoperation by the early2030s.

Fast forward to 2025,andfinal approvalsare still pendingfromthe Departmentof Fisheriesand Oceans.

The port submitteda Species at Risk Act-compliant Fisheries Act Authorizationin October2024.

Xotta saidthe port willthen be able to make afinalinvestmentdecision, andisprojecting sometimein2028 whenconstruction would startonthe project.

The latest timeline by the port has theproject startingoperationsinthe mid-2030s.

“The geo-politicsthat we areexperiencing rightnow, make it clearthat Canada asatrading nationshouldcontinue to invest ininfrastructureacross the various sectorsthat are involved. Frankly, Canada is now seeingmore incentiveandisencouraged to pivotin ourinternationaltrade…if we’renot at a point rightnowwhere peopleare saying ‘Gosh,if we hadmoretrade capacity we coulduseit right now, given the conversationthat is unfolding withthe United States’, Idon’tknowwhat would putagreaterasterisk on that.

“It’s beenaprojectthat experienced its challenges, butthe port authorityis continuing to be determined that it’s the rightplace, Roberts Bank,givenall theconsiderationsthat have comeforward,” he said.

Port to hand outgrantsin Delta

Asfarasthe VFPA’s promised communityamenitycontributionthat will come with port expansion,which will be in theneighbourhood of$6million, the port assured that proceeds would likely be distributed directly to students andcommunitygroups.

According to the port authority,the programincludesthree components: acommunityfund,communitygrants andan educationfund.

Funding would be distributedin phases, butthereisno word iftheCityof Delta would receive any of that funding. Xottanoted thefirst roundofthe programisexpected to be launchedthis spring and summer.

IMAGE RENDERING COURTESY PORT OF VANCOUVER

Thelatesttimeline by theporthastheRBT2project startingoperationin the mid-2030s.

Onefatalityinhead-oncrash

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Ahead-on vehicle crashinLadnerinvolvinga suspectedimpaired driverisnowafatality policeinvestigation.

The Delta Police Department hasprovidedanupdate on the cashthat occurred Wednesday, March5, shortlyafter3 p.m.,inthe 6000-block of62B Street,

involving two vehicles.

Onedriver was detainedforimpaired driving, while bothdriversanda passenger in the second vehicle were transported to hospital, includingone personin criticalcondition.

Investigatorslearned that thedriverofthe second vehicle passed away on March11.

TheDPDnotesthat theinvestigationisongo-

ing, and charges have not yet beenforward to Crowncounsel.

TheDPDalso says it believesadditional witnesses to thecollision have not yettalked to investigators.

If you have dash cameravideoofthecollision, orif you witnessed the collision, call604-9407321or at tips@deltapolice.caandquotefile number2025-3935.

DPDinvestigating targetedshooting

IAN JACQUES

ijacques@delta-optimist.com

The Delta Police Department continue to investigatea report of a shotsfired callinthe9400blockof River Roadin Deltathat occurred at 10:49 a.m. Monday, March17,which police saylooks to be atargeted shooting.

“A vehicle wasshot by an unknown suspect wearing allblack

clothing,” said Insp. James Sandberg, publicaffairs managerfor Delta police.

“There areno injuries; however, a vehicle has beenlocated with bullet holes and policenow believethe incident to be atargetedshooting.”

No otherdetails werereleased by police beforethe Optimist’s press deadlineon Wednesdaymorning.

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OPINION

Health-care crisiscontinues

Editor’sNote

IAN JACQUES

Iknow I’mlikelypreaching to theconverted when I say we have ahealth-care systemincrisisin this province.

Lastmonth,due to staffingshortages, the Delta Hospital Emergency Department wasshuttered twice– overnight– causing much stress, andanxiety for residentsandquestionsthat still have not beenfully answered.

Following the closures,the Optimist interviewed Health Minister JosieOsborneasking her aboutthecrisis stateofhealth servicesin ourcommunity.

She saidit remainsa toppriority to findanswers and ensure that the best quality of care is availablefor our residents.

Butfactsare facts, andtalkis cheap …anditislong pasttheshallowanswers of“it’s apriority.” Thiscommunity needsmore resources,and we need themnow.

As we have reported oninthe past few weeksandin today’sprint edition, South Delta hasonlyone walkin clinic,openthree days a week, with appointments required,leaving patients to rely on theemergency room at Delta Hospital.

On Monday night,aninteresting, lively and timely discussionunfoldedononeof thecommunity Facebook pageswhena resident posted that herfriend hadaninehour-plus wait at the Delta HospitalER.

Thisisinno way a reflectiononthe nursesanddoctors whoareliterally being runoff their feet trying to providetimelyandcompassionate care to thoseinneed. Thereis simply notenough staff to provide that timely care.

Mayor George Harvie tolda recent council meeting that the numberofERvisits hadincreased by about 17,000, between2021and2023, to more than43,400.

Sofar,38urgent andprimary care centres, which treat healthcomplaints to sparethe workloadonemergencies, have beenopened around B.C.,anincrease of just three since last July.

That’s a wrap …atleast fornow, onthe TTCMall re-development

Astheofficial publiccomment period forthe Tsawwassen Town Centre proposal hasdrawn to a close, everycitizenshould reflectonthe very expansive approach that Cityof Delta staffundertook towardsinforming the publicand seekingfeedback.

Everyhouseholdin Tsawwassen received aprinted summary of the projectnotifying residents of the public information meetingsandother ways to providefeedback.

Those publicinformationmeetings comprised anonlinemeetingand two in-person sessions overthe last two weeksof Februarywhere city staff,the developerand keyconsultants made themselves available to answerquestions. The Let’s Talk Delta website posted allinformation abouttheproject, includingallplanningdrawingsand transportationimpactassessments.

Additionally,the public wasgiventhe opportunity to discuss theproposaland other Deltainitiatives at two separate “meet yourcouncil” events.

electionplatform.

Community Comment MIKE SCHNEIDER

Subsequentanalysisof Delta’s housingcontributions to the regionalgrowth strategy andprovincial government mandates saw ourelected officialscontinue with theirhousingneedsassessmentandthey recognized the need to update a datedOfficial Community Plan(OCP).

In recognition that the Tsawwassen Town Centre couldassist inmeeting housingtargetsin acentral,urbanand properly zoned space,thecityinvited the landowner, CenturyGroup, to submitaproposal to redevelopthe large TTC mall site.

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Whilethereare noplans to create anurgent and primary care centre for thearea,the DeltaDivisionof Family Practiceexpectstheministry to announcemoney in April to setupaprimary care network for South Delta

Butthis stillisnotenough.

Weneed moredoctors, andmore nurses to notonly adequately staff our hospitalER butalso staff our walk-in clinics to takeoffthepressure intheERfor thosewho need treatment, butnotnecessarily emergent treatment. And we need anurgentprimary care centre. As ourcommunity continues to grow, so shouldthenecessaryand neededhealth resources to serve that population. It’s simply irresponsibleoftheprovincial government to not recognize this.

In my view,cityofficials have gone to greatlengths to ensure everyone had a chance to be informedandheard. It will now be the responsibilityofcityofficials to summarizethe vast feedback received overthese past two monthsandallow council to considertheseopinions.

Ithinkitisimportant to remind ourselvesofhow we got here.

Our current mayorandcouncil were allelected onthe Achievingfor Delta slate. Recognizingthat the region was ina severe housingshortage, they successfully rana campaign inwhich housingneeds were a mainstayoftheir

Sincethat time, Century staff have been working with ourprofessional cityplannersandengineers to proceed througha complicated process to refine detailsoftheproposal. Someofthese processes have dealt withimplications ofincreaseddensity includingtraffic, school capacity,health care concerns andotherissues.

Ithinkitisimportant to commend allofthosewho have worked hard to contribute to thisprocess, bothforand againsttheproject.

Mayorandcouncil will soon have theopportunity to vote onthemerits oftheproposal. In a representative democracy we elect our governors to make theseimportantdecisionsforus and we shouldtrusttheirintegrityand judgement.

Letters

Library,communityneeds

Editor:

Publiclibrariesare essentialinstitutions that contribute to education,communitydevelopment, and cultural enrichment. They are morethan just places to borrow books—they serveascommunity hubs,fostering learning, inclusivity,and social engagement.

Delta hasthree public libraries:Ladner, North Delta,and Tsawwassen.

Unliketheother two, the Tsawwassen Library isinaleased space,costingtaxpayers$20,300 permonth. The current

buildingnolongermeets thecommunity’s needs.

Thishighlightsthe necessity ofalong-term solution.

Importantly,thediscussion aboutanew library as part ofthe Tsawwassen Town Centre re-developmentshould not be framed ascompeting withotheressentialcommunity services, such asamedical clinic.

TheCityof Delta shouldexploremodels liketheonein Colwood, wherethe municipalityplayed a key rolein establishingacity-operated clinic to address

health-careshortages.

Thisinnovative approach could serveas amodelfor Delta,allowingthecity to invest in bothamodernlibrary andimproved healthcare access.

The redevelopmentof Tsawwassen Town Centre presentsanopportunity to invest in thefutureof our community.Athoughtfully designedlibrary space, alongsideotheressential services, willensurethat Delta remainsavibrant, knowledge-driven,and well-supportedcityforall residents.

Evelyn

Funk

Livedheresince ‘71,haven’t

seenanew roador school

Editor:

Victoria says Deltaneeds to build 3,607homes.

CenturyGroupis building950homes inthe Southlandsand BC Housingis building152homes, six-storeyshigh in KinVillage North Court. Nine hundred andfiftyplus152 equals1,102 newhomesfor Tsawwassen. Withthe targetof3,607,minus1,102homesfor Tsawwassen,another2,505homes have to be builtinthe rest of Delta.

We have lived in Tsawwassen since 1971and have seennonew schools,

hospitalsor roads.

The waittimes at Delta Hospitalare eight to ninehours, witha pairofemergency room closuresin February.

Tsawwassenneedsa walk-in clinic to relieve the Delta Hospital wait times for thenew1,102newfamilyhomes.

Noneoftheinfrastructure services have keptup to date forthe current residentsof Tsawwassen,norfor the 1,102newhomes beingconstructed as we speak (exceptfor thenew Winskill Aquatic Centre).

S. Macdonald

Needmorehonestplanning

Editor:

Asplanningexercises go,thecityisfailing to convince peoplethe proposal at 56th Street and12th Avenue makes sense.

The responses to valid questions have beenthe same at any ofthe“information” sessions: Send yourconcern to council andthedeveloper. Since theoriginalproposalof

500units,littleofthe publicconcern has been addressed.

Oneofthe main concernsistraffic.

TheTrafficImpact Assessment (TIA) report cannot seriously be considered a planning tool.

The parameters set by theCityof Deltaare misleading.

Tsawwassenisnotan urbancentre. Wedon’t

have the transit, medicalor schoolfacilities

Thisdevelopmentisnot a stand-alone mixeduse walkingcommunity.

People willneed vehicles to get to work, to a hospital, to acinema, or doctors.

Foradevelopment ofthis calibre, we need morehonest, complete and betterplanning.

Peter vander Velden

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Projecthastoomuchdensity

Editor:

Delta has gonefrom the nimby capitalof Canada,wherefour storeys was considered high rise, to the wild west, whereanything gets approved.

proposal,whileyieldingalotof housing, does notimproveaffordabilityand doesnot go farenoughonurbanamenities.

It has movedfroma 25-year-old Official Community Plan with no meaningfulupdates, to anew OCP completed - without real publicconsultation-in response to a provincial edict. That poorly considered OCPis now being tested by the latest Century Groupproposal,finding both wanting.

Theneed foravibrant town centre is bothobviousanddesirable. Butthis proposalis simply too much density (and maybeheight?)and toolittle urban characterandquality. I have long supported good design andincreasedhousing stock, butthis

Asaminimum,theproposalneeds to include both rentaloptionsand a supportedhousingcomponentof at least25 percent. Thisisonly reasonable given theproposed schemeincreases the land valueexponentially.

Even with thoseconsiderations,the four towers are simply too much. Under the current scheme,50 percentofthese units would simply have aviewofthe faceoftheadjacent towerand be in shadowmostofthetime.

Thisproject willdefine Delta going forward.Iknow Deltaand Century Group must do better.

Peter Dandyk

Increasedensityin Tsawwassen

Editor:

I supporthigherdensity at the Tsawwassen Town Centre, butdensificationacrossthe entirecity,asintended by theprovince,is being arbitrarilylimited by the OCPdesignationofany property more than280 squaremetres as the hostofa maximumof fourdwellings, irrespectiveoftheamount by whichthat 280metresis exceeded.

Thislimitation was

not mandated by the province, so underthe OCP, a 5,000 sq.-ftlot can takefourdwellings, but a20,000-sq.-ft.lot may not have morethanfour.

Two, side-by-side,10,000 sq.-ftlotscouldnowtake four each,and six3,000 sq.-ftlotscould together take24dwellings.

I believe that forwardthinkingplanners at city hall recognizethat haphazardlot sizesdefined by 60-year-old single family subdivisionsasthe

modulefordensification, wastesopportunitiesfor imaginativeprojectsand doesnothing to pry those land-hoggingeldersoff the5,000 squarefeetor moreofgroundthey may beoccupying.

More than 1,400units that are allocated tens of squarefeet each of ground space,arenotthe “missing middle”and are “affordable”only by reasonoftheirdiminutive size.

David Lemon

MovenewlibrarytoWinskill

The following letter was sent to Delta council with a copy to the Optimist.

I mustsay,I wasexcited to hearof the suggestion to move ourlibrary to Winskill Park above the pool. Thereare many positives to this: It would be ownedandoperated by thetaxpayers, thereforenot subject to leaseincreases.

In the Jan.19,2018, editionofthe Optimist,there wasa story sayingthat thecity was“investigatingoptionsfor relatingthe Tsawwassenlibrary to a municipality-owned building.”

Ourlibraryistheonlyoneofthree

notlocatedinacity-owned building. At onetime,council waslookinginto movingit to Winskill.

Thelibrary would be a community hub, close to the KinVillage Community Centre with easy accessand parking. Thenewlibrarycould be built earlier thantheoneproposed as part of the Town Centre Mall re-development. Nothingis setin stone. Please considera wonderful positiveideafromthecommunityof Tsawwassenthat you considered in 2018.

Barbara Wayte

Cityhostssecondopenhouse,hearsfromanti-towerscrowd

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Delta’s city hall was packed Monday afternoon(March 10)forthe secondopenhouse where residents hadtheopportunity to meet withmembers of council to discuss various topicsofinterest.

Last week’s session,which followedanopenhouseheld March3 at the North Delta Recreation Centre, saw a groupprotesting outside, withextra security and police officerson hand,astheprimary focusforthe majority of thosein attendance wasthe proposed redevelopmentof the Tsawwassen Town Centre mall site.

Residents came withquestions, butacontingent usedthe openhouse to make itloudand clearthey were opposed to the application,as wellas Delta’s newOfficial Community Plan (OCP).

Thoseopposed to the appli-

cation madetheirviewsknown directly to members ofcouncil, grillingthemonthe OCPand whythedevelopmentinthe designatedurbancentre can’t followtheold OCP, limiting development to afour-to-six storey range.

Amongthequestions posed to councillors was, whythe city’shousingtargetscouldn’t be met withouthigh-rises.

It’s the samequestionthat had been posedduringthe OCPconsultationprocess, withthecity respondingthat thedensityprovided by taller buildingsallowsthecityand theprovince to focusinvestmentsininfrastructureinafew keylocations.

Thenew OCP was approved last year.

Prior to that, the Tsawwassen Area Plan waspreviously updatedin2011.

That planallowedthe buildingheight to increase fromfour to six storeys, but only withinaconfined area

withinthe town centre.

Theplanalso keptthe 1992 town centregrowth cap at 1,000units, whichmeant, at the time,there wasonlyadditional

capacity remaining at 242 units.

The2011planalsoincluded a modest maximum height limitincrease from three to four storeysalongthe56th Street

corridornorthofthe town centre, witha smallincrease in floor space ratio.

At the timecouncil approved the2011plan,then CAO George Harvie saidthedocumentshould be reviewed every fiveor six years, insteadofthe almost20 sincetheprevious plan.

Provincialhousinglegislationnow requires municipalities to update their OCPs every five years to reflecttheirmost recenthousingneeds reports, as wellas align their zoning bylaws by pre-zoningforthe 20-year totalamountofhousingunitsidentified.

Thecitywrappedup public consultationonthe application on March16 witha report on thefeedback to be prepared forcouncilandthe applicant, CenturyGroup. It willalso be shared withthe public.

Thecity willhost twomore openhouses thisfall, one again in North Deltaandtheotherin South Delta.

SANDOR GYARMATI PHOTO

Alargecrowdturnedupatcity hall onMarch10 forthesecond City of Deltaopenhouse.

Councilapprovesnewdevelopmentnearcasino

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

It hastaken several years butaproposed housingdevelopment frontingthe casinoin Ladner hasfinally been giventhegreenlight.

Council, at its March 10meeting, gave final approvalforan application by Ron Toigo’s Shato Holdings to developa site at 6115 Hwy.17A,located

neartheinterchangeof Hwys.99and17A, with twocondo buildings with a totalof157units.

Each building will have five storeysoflivingarea on topofaone-storey above-ground parking structure, as wellas surface parking betweenthe buildings.

Theproject willalso includeahousing agreement to secure anaffordablehome ownership

programcomponentof thedevelopment.

The Ministryof Transportationand Transit gave its approval last year, a requirement due to the project’s proximity to the highways.

Ahousingdevelopment application was originally submittedin 2021andthefollowing summer,council,following a publichearing,

Amongthe covenantssignedisan acknowledgementof thecloseproximity of thesitetoagricultural properties, a provincialhighwayandtheentertainment complex,as wellastheassociatednuisances suchasnoise,dust, odours, lightand airpollution.

grantedpreliminary approvalfora rezoning andofficialcommunity plan(OCP)amendment forthe application, whichproposed a153unitdevelopmentthat included138condosin

two buildingsand15 townhouseunits.

A subsequent revision to theproject willnow see two, six-storey condo buildings withacombined157units.

The OCP has been

updated sincetheoriginalproposal’s public hearing, andthe revised developmentisconsistent withthenew OCP. That meantanother publichearing wasnot required.

PRESENTING

Thank youtoeveryonewho joined us for PowerofWomen in Philanthropy, presented by CenturyGroup.This luncheon celebratedInternational Women’sDay with 160+ community leadersand featured KeynoteSpeaker Tamara Taggart, healthcare leader Dr. NavdeepGrewal, andaspecial presentationofthe Leadershipin Philanthropy AwardtoDelta Fireﬁghter, KristyStorey. Thankyou to allwho supportedand attended forempowering womenand making alasting impact on healthcareand communityinDelta!

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Uniforlocal says 170jobscutas Delta manufacturermovesoperations to U.S.

ADAM CAMPBELL Business in Vancouver

Theunion representing workers at furniture manufacturerPrepac Manufacturing Ltd. says the Delta-based company is set to cutmore than170 jobs at itslocal manufacturingfacility by May.

A March11 release from Unifor Local 114 claimsthecompany will cease manufacturing at its Deltaplantandmove operations to its North Carolinafacility.

Unifor national presidentLana Payne claimedinthe releasethe employerisusingtrade instabilityasanexcuse to move production south ofthe border.

PrepacCEO Nick Bozikis told BIVinan

emailthedecision to move operations to the North Carolinafacility took severalmonths ofanalysisand began beforeanytariff risks cameup.

Bozikis says the last few years have been challengingforfurniture manufacturersin North America, andthe closure ofthe Deltafacility isanecessary step that reflectsthe realitiesofthe company anditsprospectsinthefuture.

Most ofthecompany’s demandcomesfrom the eastern U.S., withits North Carolinafacility being better positioned to servicedemand, said Bozikis.

Prepacopenedits

Deltafacilityin 2005and wasacquired in 2019for $199million by private

equityfirm TorQuest Partners.

Prepac’s North Carolinafacilityopened in2021,incorporating manufacturing, warehousinganddistribution.

Unifor western regionaldirector Gavin McGarrigle saidinthe releasetheunion will be callingforthe boycottof Prepacproductsacross Canada. He saidthe move is a slapintheface to Canadian workersand consumers.

“Wearecommitted to supportingasmooth transitionforallimpacted employees,” said Bozikisintheemail.

“Thisdecision wasin no waya reflectionon thequalityof our B.C. team.”

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Delta-basedPrepac wasacquired by private equityfirm TorQuest Partners, for $199 millionin2019.

DeltaSchoolDistricttestsforlead inschooldrinkingwatersupply

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Recent tests at several schoolsinthe Delta SchoolDistrictfound none haddrinking water that exceeded the maximumacceptableconcentrationsoflead.

That’s according to a staff report to the board of educationon2025 lead-in-water test results, aprovincial requirement.

Theannual reporting ensuresthat drinking waterqualityin schools meetsthe guidelines establishedunderprovincialandfederallegislation,according to the district.

Schooldistrictsare required to test leadcontent inall schoolfacilities once everythree years,

The reportnotesnone ofthe Deltaschoolsin this year’s testgroup exceededthe maximum acceptable concentrationof 0.005mg/L.

meaning at leastonethirdof Delta’s schools must be tested annually. This year’s rotation includedAnnieville, Brooke, Burnsview, Chalmers, Cougar Canyon, Delview, Devon Gardens, Gibson,Gray,

Heath, and Hellings.

The resultsarea vast improvementfrom2016, whenelevatedleadlevels had beendetectedin the drinking water at most Delta schools,prompting thedistrict to issuean advisory to parents.

It alsoprompted the dailyflushingof some sinksanddrinkingfountainsandthe removal ofothers. Thedistrict alsolooked at long-term solutions,assuring they would be implementing theupgrades at soonas possible.

Thedistrict at the time noted there were no leadpipesinanyof the schools’ water systems, so the sourceoftheproblem waslikelyexternal pipe solderingdone years earlier.

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KinVillageQuizNight

Winners

The Flower Pottsteam cameoutontop in the latest KinVillagequiznight held on March 1. Withascore 89 pointstheyledthefieldinsubjects ranging from Canada to geography to bears. Their team consistedofHilary Sanders, Heather Howey, Ursula SchmelcherandJuliette Van Agteren. Thirteenteamsof four competedandafun,entertaining night washad by all. Thenextquizwillbeon Saturday, May 24.

SAVE THE DATE

CFUW-South Deltahost

B.C. Senior’s Advocate

CFUW-South Delta willhost Dan Levitt, the BC Seniors Advocate, on Tuesday, March 25, at the Benediction Lutheran Church,5575 Sixth Ave. Tsawwassen.

The7 p.m. meetingis open to the public.

Prior to his appointmentas BC’s Seniors Advocate, Levittheld leadership positions in senior-livingand long-term care homes inthe Lower Mainland (including at KinVillage in Tsawwassen)for morethan 10 years wherehehelped shape adementia-friendly futurefor seniorsand theirlovedones.

He has served on the boardofdirectors for the Denominational

FRIDAY,APRIL25TH 1- 4:30PM

LadnerCommunityCentre473451St, Delta

An eventdesigned to helpunpaid caregiversandelderlyspousesnavigate theircaregivingjourneybyprovidinghelpful informationandsupportiveresources. Learnabouthelpfulproducts &services provided by localbusinesses

HealthAssociation,the GlobalAging Network andtheAlzheimer SocietyofBritish Columbia. He isinspired by the aging journeys of his grandparentsandgreatgrandparents,andisnow supportinghis parents, whoarelivinglife to the fullestintheirmid-80s.

CFUW-South Deltais a non-partisan, self-funded organizationactivein South Deltaformore than50 years, effectively advocatingonissues affecting womenand children,as wellasproviding multiple bursaries annually to deserving local women. Formoreinformation, visitwww.cfuwsouthdelta.com.

Community EarthwisehostingSeedySaturdayevent

Earthwise Societyishosting a Seedy Saturday eventon March 22,from10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Red Barn at Southlands.

As springtime approaches,it’s the perfectopportunity to connect withfellow gardeners, share seeds, and gather valuable gardeninginsights tokickstartthe growing season.

Whether you’rea seasoned gardeneror just getting started, thiscommunity eventoffers somethingfor everyonelooking to prepareforthemonthsahead. Attendeesareencouraged to bringextraopen-pollinated,heirloom,ororganic seeds to swap

withfellow gardenenthusiasts. Andif youdon’t have seeds to share, don’t worry, you’re still welcome to join,learn,and be inspired.

Throughoutthe day,Earthwise Society willoffera seriesof engaging workshopsaimed at expanding participants’ gardeningknowledge and skills.

Thefirst workshop, Seed Starting 101, kicksoff at 10:30 a.m.,where attendees willlearn theessential techniquesfor growing strong,healthyplants fromthe very beginning.

At 11:30 a.m.,thefocusshifts to Seed Saving, acrucial skill

forpreservingbiodiversity and ensuringa sustainable garden yearafter year.

The daywrapsup with a sessionon Plantingfora YearRound Harvest at 1 p.m.,where participants willexplore strategies to grow freshproduce throughout all seasons.

In addition to the workshops, Earthwise will be offering attendeestheuniqueopportunity to engage witha Master Gardener who will be on handthroughout the day. Whether you’redealing withplant care concerns, battling pesky pests, ortrying to improve your soil,the Master Gardener

will be available to provide personalized adviceandanswer your gardeningquestions,bigor small!

The event willalsooffer somefun kids’activities to keep younger participantsentertained throughoutthe day,as wellas somedelicious seedy snacks to enjoy as you wanderaround, learn,andconnect withothers.

Entry to Seedy Saturday is by donation, withallproceeds supportingEarthwise Society’s communityprograms. Formore information see://earthwisesociety.bc.ca/seedy-saturday/. -Submitted

Entryto Seedy Saturday is by donation,withall proceedssupporting Earthwise Society’s communityprograms.

Ladner studentsshine in Legion’s National Youth RemembranceContest

Congratulations to local students Kylie (Grade5)andAmelia (Grade4),for being named winnersinthe Royal Canadian Legion’s 2024 National Youth Remembrance Contest.

Thecontest,which has inspired young minds formorethan50 years, involves multiplelevelsof competition.

Students submit postersand/orliteracy works, first competing at the Legionbranchlevel. Winningentriesthen advance to the zonelevel, followed by theprovincial level.

The PeaceArch Zone encompasses Delta, Richmond, Tsawwassen, Crescent Beach, White Rock,and Cloverdale. Kylie’s poemandAmelia’s essayemergedas Zone winners. Impressively, Kylie’s poemalso secured thirdplacein B.C., outof 6,883entries.

KylieandAmelia were honoured at the Delta school boardmeeting on March11,wherethey received certificatesand awardsfrommembers of LegionBranch61(Delta).

Presentingthe awards were Olwen Demidoff, secondvicepresident, GerryBramhill, secretary andtheprevious Poppy Chair responsiblefor the youthcontest; and Barbara Dyck, youth chair.

The students’ families and schoolprincipals attendedthemeeting to celebratetheirachieve-

ments. Specialthanks go to teacher librarians Karen Reidand Heather Mack forencouraging students toparticipatein thecontest.

Additionally, two secondary studentsfrom Deltaemergedascontest winnersand will be recognized at a separate celebrationhosted by LegionBranch61(Delta).

Karina,aGrade12 student, wasa Zone winnerandplaced secondin B.C. forher poem. Elliott, aGrade11 student, was a Zone winnerforhis essay.

Congratulations to Kylie,Amelia, Karina and Elliott! Theannualcontest playsan important roleinfostering the traditionof Remembrance among Canadians. -Submitted

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Thefollowing tips can helpcouples buildadequate registriesthat ben-

efitthem withoutasking too much of their guests:

· Registerwith more thanonestore: It’s important to register with morethanone store. Doing so makesthingsas convenientas possiblefor guestsandincreasesthe chancesthey will be able to shop at storesthey’re familiar with. Unless your guestlistispredominantly local,try to register with at leastone national chain so guestswholive indifferent regions can shopforgiftsin-personif theyprefer to do so.

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·Couples might be hesitant to include expensiveitemson their wedding registries: However, parentsand other close relatives may be honoured to purchase moreexpensiveitems, so couplesshouldnotfeel embarrassed to include themontheirlists. It’s alsoimportant to note thatmany retailers, after couples’ wedding days have come and gone,discount registryitemsthat

weren’t purchased. So evenifnoone purchases themoreexpensiveitems, includingthemon a registry may significantly reducetheircostfor coupleswho want to buy such itemsthemselves after tyingtheknot.

· Vary the prices of itemsonthe list: In addition to including moreexpensiveitemson the registry, make sure to includemoderately priced andinexpensive items. Thisgives guests moreoptions andensures guestswhomight be spending alot to travel to andfromthe wedding can still purchase gifts withoutdigging too much deeperinto their pockets.

· Periodically update the registries:

Buildinga wedding registry is a task unlike any other couplesmayencounterduring their lifetimes.

Periodicallyupdate your registries to remove items you have already received and to additemsif many ofthelessexpensive ones have already been purchased. Thisalso makes thingsmoreconvenient for guests. -Metro Creative

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Questionstoaskbeforebookingaphotographer

Variouscomponents combine to make weddings beautifuland memorable.

Couples rely onphotographers to capturethe smilesandmomentsthat helped make their events uniqueand to ensurethe big dayis remembered for years to come.

Coupleswho want to findthe best photographerfortheir wedding day canask severalquestions before making their finaldecision.

Whatstyledoyou specialize in?

Photographers may be able to shoot various stylesofphotos, but may specializeina specific type Forexample, some photographers specializeinphotojournalism, whileothers mayexcel at

portraiture. Going with aphotographerwho has themostexpertiseshooting the style youprefer willhelpproducethe desired results. Who will be shooting my wedding?

Certainphotography studios have several photographers workingunderone roof. Just because you meet with onedoesnotnecessarily meanthat photographer will be on site,unlessitis specified inthecontract. Have you ever worked at my venue before?

Photographers may be familiar with several local wedding venues andhousesof worship Aphotographerwho has experience workingin thelocationswherecou-

Coupleswho wanttofindthebestphotographer fortheir weddingday canaskseveralquestions beforemakingtheirfinaldecision.

ples willtietheknotand subsequentlycelebrate mightproducethe best results, but lack ofexperience with particular venuesneed notexclude otherprofessionals.

Can we seea full galleryofa recent wedding?

According to Brides

magazine,unlikean albumorahighlight gallery,afull galleryprovidesa better senseof a photographer’s styleand attention to detail. Will photos be colour balanced and retouched?

Skilledphotographers are capableof captur-

ing winningphotos. But photos can be enhanced furtherinthe studio with retouching software to bring out specificeffects Somephotographers will polishallproofs, whileothersonly will work ontheimagesultimately ordered. Confirm retouching details before signingthecontract. What’s includedin the photo packages?

Adetailedpricelist helps you compare one photographer to another anddecidewhichelementsarecovered.

Additionalprints, having aphotographer’s assistant, orderingalbumsfor the parents, or ordering a largeframedprint can altercosts significantly. Exploreallprices to ensure you’re getting

the best value. In addition,consider how many hoursof eventcoverage areincludedintheprice. Whatisthe payment timeline?

Photographers may acceptdepositsfortheir services butexpect a differenttimelineof payment. Some may require paymentinfull before the wedding, while others mayoffera payment planthat includesafinal paymentwhenpicking upproofsoralbums.

Weddingphotography isoneoftheessential elementsofa wedding andhelps tellthe story ofcouples’ special day. Asking key questions can helpcouplesfindaphotographerwho willproducethedesired results.

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Funwaystoutilizesocialmediainyourwedding

Young couples tying theknot todaygrewup with socialmedia, so it’s nogreat surprisethat so many want to utilize variousplatformswhenplanningtheir weddings.

On the surface,modern weddingceremonies and receptions maylook similar to the nuptials of yesteryear. However, engagedcouples have increasingly incorporated socialmediainto their weddings,andthefollowing are somefunand creative waysto embrace that trend.

*Create a social media photo booth: Guests may takemorepictures at modern weddingsthan thephotographerswho were hired to document the happycouple’s big dayfrom start to finish

Socialmedia boardsare digital screensthat display socialmedia walls. Live event socialmedia boardscollectand curate content from social media channelsanddisplay iton a singledigital screen. Users, inthis case acouple’s guests, simply use apredetermined hashtagwhen posting photosandtheimages arethendisplayedon digital screensin real time. This can be afun way to engage guestsduringthe reception.

*Livestreamthe wedding: Live streams became very popular duringthe pandemic, whencouples getting married had to pare downtheir guest listsin order to adhere to social distancing guidelines

Engaged coupleshave increasinglyincorporated socialmediaintotheir weddings,andthe following aresomefunandcreative waystoembracethat trend.

Butlive streams can continue to be used after the pandemic,asthere willalways be guests who can’t make it to the wedding. Facebook Live wasa go-to social media

platformforlive streaming weddingsduring the pandemic,andit can be utilized to involveloved onesinthefestivities evenifthey can’t be there in person. Live stream-

ing via socialmedia may be especially usefulfor coupleswho want to enjoy destination weddings,which tend to be small affairsdue to travel constraints.

*Hashtagthe wedding: Acouple-specific hashtag can serveas somethingakin to a weddingalbum,onlyit’s one everyone can easily accessviathecouple’s chosen socialmediaplatform. Encourage guests to hashtag photosfrom the wedding so everyone can have a good time looking back on the ceremonyand reception oncethe day hascome and gone.

*Planwithyour party: Socialmedia can be as fun,inclusiveandusefulwhenplanningthe

weddingasit canduringthe weddingitself. Bridesandgrooms can create their ownprivate Pinterest boards and sharethem with the wedding party. Everyone canthenusetheprivate board to bounceideas off each other. Couples caninfusealittlefun into the Pinterest board by encouragingtheir groomsmenandbridesmaids to post outrageous outfitideas or submit sing-along song requests to be played duringthe reception.

Socialmediais abig part of moderncouples’ lives, so it makes sense forthem to findfun ways to incorporate various platformsinto their weddings.

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Thepower to serve: true leadership in Christ

In Zimbabwe, my family keptmorethan120 hens. We never ateor soldthem;they were part of ourfamily. When we leftfor Canada, we gave them away forfree,which shocked many because chickenishighly valued.

Everymorning, I watched motherhenslead their chicks, scratching thegroundforfood When dangerarose—whether from hawks or snakes thesehensfearlessly protected their young. Their sacrifice reminded meof Jesus, who willingly went to Jerusalem to dieforus. He did not hesitate. He didnot turn back. His power wasnot indominance butin sacrificiallove—power notdisplayed on Herod’s crown butontheCross.

Minister’s Minute

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St. David’sAnglicanChurch

This Gospel(Matthew 20:25-28) challengesus to examine our ownuse of power.

In workplaces, bosses have authority over employees. In homes, parents make decisions, andcouples sometimes

argue overwho has the final say. Politicianscreate policiesthat canuplift oroppressthe poor. Evenin churches, power struggles occur— over positions.

But Jesus redefines power. True poweris not aboutcontrol but about service. Thegreatestleader is theonewho humblesthemselvesfor others. Christ, though King of kings, camenot to be served but to serve andgive His lifefor many.

Howdo youuse your power? Doesit serve yourself,ordoesituplift others?Truegreatnessis foundin humble service. Letusfollow Christ’s example, using our power to love,heal,and serve.

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DELTA SPORTS

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CamDhaliwalscoredtheonlygoalin Ladner FC’s 1-0win overthe PoCo Titans, Saturdaynight, March15,atDugaldMorrison Park,inLadner.

Ladner Footballwillhost

President’s Cupsemifinal

IAN JACQUES ijacques@delta-optimist.com

Ladner FC ison to the President’s Cup semifinals,aftera1-0 win overthe Port Coquitlam Titans last Saturdaynight atDugald Morrison Park.

Cam Dhaliwal scored thelone goalofthe match,while Simon Radrecht pickedupthe shut-out.

“Honestly,Ithinkthe scorelineflatteredthem. Ithought we were dominant forthemost part,” saidLadner FC assistant coach Jayven Gill. “It was tight at times, but we controlledthe ball. It was just a classic cup game. No one wanted to make thefirst mistake.

“Eventhe goal… was a workhorse goal. Euan Atchison gotdown to the touchline,flipped to keepthe ballinandit was just a mad scramble and Cam putithome.”

Gill said Radrecht was solidinnet.

“He wasn’t pushed that muchearlyon, but inthe last 10minutes they were pushing, and he keptit steady back there. He didhis job,” said Gill.

Ladner willhost Guildford inthe semifinalthis Saturday night (March 22) at 6 p.m. at Dugald.

“Don’tknow much aboutthem, but we have qualifiedforprovincialsandforthem, this isallthey got, so their seasonisontheline, so we knowthey will be workingforit. Nothing is going to come easy,” he said. “It’sone game at a time. Focusonwhat isnext. The gameended Saturdayandobviously everyone was happy, butit was straight to the next game. Getina good practicethis weekand get readyfor Saturday.”

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IceHawksplayforleaguetitle

IAN JACQUES ijacques@delta-optimist.com

The Delta Ice Hawks arefour wins away from claimingthe Stonehouse Cup, butthey will have to beat the top teaminthe Pacific Junior Hockey League to do so.

Delta punchedits ticket to the PJHL championship seriesaftereliminating rival Richmond Sockeyesinfive games.

The Tom Shaw Conferencefinal seriesconcluded Saturdaynight at Sungod Arena in North Delta wherethe Ice Hawks skated to a 7-3 win.

Grady Lenton hadafive-point night scoring his13thand14th goalsoftheplayoffs,whilealso addingthree assists. Danylo Berezaalso hadabig game, scoring twice,hisfourthandfifthtalliesof theplayoffsandaddedanassist.

Nicholas Goyer withhis seventhoftheplayoffs, Beckett Cross withhis thirdoftheplayoffsand Mateo Sjoberg withhis seventhoftheplayoffs rounded outthe scoringfor Delta.

Merik Erickson was againfantastic betweenthe pipes stopping41of44 Richmondshots.

“It wasacompetitive series.Ifa bounce goesone way,it’s a sixor seven game series, ultimately,other than our8-4 win, every game was close. They are a good team,” said Ice Hawksheadcoachand general manager Steve Robinson.

“The boys played well. We were fortunateto end it early. We were goingthroughabitofaflu bugand someinjuries, sowewere decimated in the game on Thursday that we lost, so to bounce back and winon Saturday wasneeded because we would have had to turn rightaround againon Sunday, which would have beenabigask for the boys.”

Delta willnowfacethe Ridge Meadows Flames, who wonthe overall regular-seasontitleand sweptthe Chilliwack Jets4-0inthe HaroldBrittain Conferencefinal.

The Flames regular season record was42-4-1-1, andthey have only dropped one gamein two series in the playoffs.

Ridge Meadows took the regular season series withthe Ice Hawks two games to one.

“Really just limiting their topplayersand keeping themoffthe powerplay. That has beentheir calling

Grady Lentonhadafive-pointnighthelpingtolead the DeltaIceHawkstoa 7-3 winingamefive atthe SungodArena in North Deltaon Saturdaynight, March15. Deltabeatthe Richmond Sockeyes in five gamestowintheseries.

card all year,” said Robinson. “They have a lotofcontinuityfrom last year’s teamandacoregroupof guys ontheir powerplay that have been playing together forthree straight years, so reallyfive-on-five we will be rightthere withthem…it’s just limitingthose guys and notgivingthem too many chancesonthe powerplay.”

Goaltendinganddefensiveplay have been keys to the team’s success so far, and will have to be again againstthe Flames, said Robinson.

“Merikisa salty vet. He wasthe goalie who beat Ridge two years agowhen we last wonthetitle, so I thinkhe has good mojo, confidenceandexperience inthose big gamesandknows how to match up with those guys,” he said. “They’rea really good team, haven’tlostalotof gamesinthe past two years, so we will have our handsfull, but we’reina position to give thema good run fortheirmoney. Ilike our chances.”

The series started Wednesdaynightin Ridge Meadows with game twoFriday nightalsoin Ridge Meadows, both setfor7:30 p.m. puck drops. Game three isinLadner Sunday at 5:30 p.m. followed by gamefour Tuesday, March25 at 7:30 p.m. Gamefive (ifnecessary) would be in Ridge Meadowson March 28, game sixinLadneron March30and game seven, in Ridge Meadows,on April2.

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1711SwanRoad, Tsawwassen

NoStrataFees!Executivelivingatits finest!Thistranquil 3-bedroom,3-bathhalfduplexoffersoceansideliving! Enjoyoceanviewsfromthecomfortofyourprivatewest facingbackyard nestled in aprimelocationof Tsawwassen Shores!Theopen-conceptlivingspaceisbeautifully finished with18ftceilings,hardwood floors, andanabundanceof windowsforbeautifulsunsets. A4-footheatedcrawlspace offersample roomtokeepyourbelongingsorganized. Locatedjust a2-minutedrivefrom TsawwassenSprings Golf Course, and TsawwassenMillsShoppingMall.

Priced @$1,229,800

436248aStreet,Ladner

Thisbeautifullyupdated5-bedroom,3-bathroomgemis nestledon aspacious6,812sq.ft.cornerlotwith2,275sq.ft. ofthoughtfullydesignedlivingspace.Theheartofthe homehasanupdatedkitchen,completewith alargeisland, newerappliances,andaccessto awraparounddeckand expansivepatio,perfectforyear-roundenjoyment!Updated bathrooms,newercarpets,freshpaint,hardwood floors, new windows,air-conditioningandfarmlandviews!Mortgage Helper!!A legal2-bedroomsuite isidealfor rentalincomeor accommodatingextendedfamily.Locatedclosetoexcellent schools,shopping,andalltheamenitiesyou’llneed,this homeperfectlyblendsstyle,space,andconvenience.

Priced @$1,419,900

PAUL KHARA

$1,299,900

4310 WRIVERROAD

•4BEDROOMS &2 BATHROOMS

•1,974SQ.FTINTERIORLIVINGSPACE

•LARGE7,500+SQ.FTLOTSIZE

•1BEDROOMSUITEBELOW

$1,779,900

4903A53STREET

•5BEDROOM 5BATHROOM

•2,614SQ.FTOPENCONCEPTLIVING

•DETACHED 1BEDROOM 1BATHROOMCOACHHOUSE

•CENTRALLOCATION,STEPS AWAYFROM LADNERVILLAGE

•5BEDROOM 5BATHROOM

•2,614SQ.FTOPENCONCEPTLIVING

•DETACHED

$1,569,900

498410A AVENUE

•SITUATEDON AHUGE10,828SQ.FTLOTWITHSOUTH FACING BACKYARD

•OFFERING4BEDROOMS &3BATHROOMS

•SPACIOUS 2LEVEL HOMEOFFERING OVER 2,600SQ.FT INTERIORLIVINGSPACE

•CENTRALLOCATION,WALKINGDISTANCE TO SCHOOLS, SHOPPINGANDRECREATION

•2DRIVEWAYSOFFERINGAMPLE PARKING, RV PARKING AVAILABLE

#15-5661LADNERTRUNKROAD

•UPDATED 2BED 1BATHCONDO

•899SQ.FTINTERIORLIVINGSPACE

•LARGEWEST FACINGCOVEREDBALCONY

•1PARKING &1STORAGELOCKER

•WALKINGDISTANCE TO TRANSIT,RECREATIONANDSCHOOLS

$1,699,800 -$1,888,800

OPENHOUSESATURDAYANDSUNDAY2:30PM-4:30PM

KINGZCOURT-8233WILLIAMSROAD

•KINGZCOURTISA STUNNINGNEW TOWNHOUSEDEVELOPMENT

NESTLEDINTHECOVETED BROADMOORNEIGHBORHOODOF RICHMOND

•OFFERINGA MIXOF 2AND 3STORY HOMESWITH 3BEDROOMS AND2.5BATHROOMS

•SPANNINGOVER 1,400SQ.FTOFMODERNLIVINGSPACEWITH

LUXURIOUSFINISHESTHROUGHOUT

•2CARGARAGESFORALLUNITS,SIDEBYSIDEAND TANDEM OPTIONSAVAILABLE

$1,434,900

482442

BAVENUE

•FEATURING 4BEDROOMSAND 2BATHROOMS

•1,822SQ.FTHOMESITTINGON ALARGE7,300+SQ.FTLOT

•SUNNYSOUTH EXPOSED YARDFULLYFENCEDWITHWORKSHOP

•FULLYFINISHEDBASEMENT WITH IN-LAWACCOMMODATIONS

•EXCELLENT LOCATIONSTEPS AWAYFROMCROMIE PARKAND LADNER ELEMENTARYSCHOOL

$2,688,800

114550BSTREET

•CUSTOMBUILTHOMEINTHEHEARTOFTSAWWASSEN •BOASTING4,500+SQ.FTOFLUXURYLIVINGSPACE

•6BEDROOMS &6BATHROOMS •LEGAL 2BEDROOMBASEMENTSUITE

•OFFERSBUILTINVACUUM,AC,HRV,HEATEDFLOORS ANDCUSTOMLIGHTING

•PRIVATELANDSCAPED YARDWITHHOTTUB& SPRINKLERSYSTEM

-5550ADMIRAL WAY

•3BEDROOMS &3BATHROOMS

•1,385SQ.FTOFBRIGHTOPENCONCEPTINTERIORLIVINGSPACE WITHGOLFCOURSEVIEWS

•PRIVATESOUTHEXPOSED YARDBACKINGONTO“THELINKS” GOLFCOURSE

•12,000SQ.FTCLUBHOUSEINCLUDINGOUTDOORPOOL &HOT TUB,FITNESSCENTERGYMNASIUMANDMORE

OPENSUNDAY2-4

544515B AVENUE,TSAWWASSEN

•3800Square Feet

•6Bedrooms 6Bathrooms

•2BedroomLegalSuiteand aStudiosuite

•LargePrivateLot50x150

•PartialView,QuietandCentralLocation

•Stilltimepicturesomeexteriorcolourand yardfinishing

3Bedrooms, 3bathrooms rancherjuststeps awayfromtowncenter andallamenities.Homeislocatedquietcul-de-sac.Propertyhas developmentpotentialwiththenewareaplanforTsawwassen. Homeneedsupdatingbuthas agoodfloorplan.

5268GLENABBEYPLACE,TSAWWASSEN

Gorgeousupdatedhomeinfabulouslocation.Homefeatures 5 bedroom,updatedgormeykitchen,updatedbathrooms, newerhighendhardwoodflooringandbeautifulformalliving anddiningrooms.Homehasexcellentfloorplanthatopensto anoutstandingprivate yardwithputtinggreenandbeautiful landscaping. Don’tmissthisgorgeoushome!!!

Build yourdreamhomeonthebestviewlotinTsawwassenwith 280degreeview.Thispropertyisthemoststructurallyengineered lotonTsawwassen’sWesternBluff.New B.C.higherdensity policieswillallow2units,biggersquarefootage(3,000to3,500 sqft)andDeltawillallowabasement.Deltahallwillprioritizeall developmentpermitsandarefullyinsupportofbuilding.Location is a10,viewis12andbestpricedpropertyontheMarket.

#319-1120TSATSUSHORESDRIVE,TSAWWASSEN

Thereisnothingfinerthanlivingin aresortwithno checkouttime! Thispenthouseissituatedonthelagoonsidewithexcellentnorth shoreandmountainviews!PrestigiousTsatsuoffersgym,party room,fulltimecaretaker,gas &hot water(includedinmaintenance fees),bikeroom,undergroundparking.Itisrental,pet,kids& wheelchairfriendlyandJUSTSTEPS TO THEBEACH.Excellent outdoorlivingwith a188sq.ft.deck.Amazing vaultedceiling! Totallyupdatedandlikenewcondition.

#420-4690

FABULOUSPENTHOUSEWITH 3BEDROOMS, 2FULL BATHROOMS,1188sq. ft.,CORNERUNITANDfootstepstoTsawwassenMillsshoppingdistrict!THIS Open &BrightSouthEastunitoffershighquality finishing. Beautifulkitchenwith stainlesssteelappliances,quartzcountertops,undermountsink &oversizedisland forentertaining.9’ceilingsgive thiscondo WONDERFULspaceANDLIGHT. BEAUTIFULPRIMARYbedroomtuckeddownthehallwith walkthroughcloset & gorgeousensuitebath wdoublesinks.Bonusunderground 2parkingstalls& securedstoragelocker.THISComplexfeatures aGym &amenityroom.Easyaccess Freeway,Ferry &publictransit.ComeexperiencethelifestyleofSunnyTsawwassen! THESEPENTHOUSE’SRARELYCOME TO MARKET.CALLFORDETAILS.

144654Street

$1,699,000 4bedroom4bathroomfamilyhomewith separateofficespaceanddetacheddream workshopon8568sqLot.

330Tsawwassen,BeachRoad

$3,998,000

Panoramicoceanfrontproperty!85FT waterfrontage.Byappointmentonly.

602345thAve.,Ladner

$1,338,000 RenovatedstylishRancher.

20yearsservingTsawwassen andLadner

5050FentonDrive,Ladner

$2,080,000

Soughtafter&mostdesirableStreetin Ladneratastefullyrenovatedrancherona 13,091sqftentertaininggardenlot.

$1,850,000

Thisstunningwater-viewhomeinthe prestigiousMonterragatedcommunity.

Spacious2bedroompenthouse,in immaculatecondition.

52843rdAve.,PebbleHill

$1,998,00

Fullyrenovatedhome-primelocation 4bdrm3fullspabaths,9376sqftlot backingontoPebbleHillElementary.

1091ShamanCr. $1,699,000

Beautifullymaintainedandupdated 4bedroomfamilyhomeintheprestigious villagelocation.

WelcometoMonterra,agatedcommunity inBoundaryBay,tuckedawayonaquiet cul-de-sac.

9667thStreet,BoundaryBay

$2,395,00

NewerexecutiveHome 3minuteswalktotheBeach.

366AStreet,BoundaryBay

$1,450,000

NestlednexttoPointRobertsthisquiet propertyisaperfectlocationforinvestors, builders,orsmallfamily.

5494CandlewyckWynd,Tsawwassen

$1,599,000

ProfessionallyrenovatedRancher,located onthequietstreetofCandlewyckWynd.

206115354ASt.,Tsawwassen

$639,900

HERONPLACE -bright &spacious 2bed 2bath1156sq ftcondoinQUIET &verydesirablecomplex &location! Greatﬂoorplanwithgenerousroomssizes &private southdeckoverlookinggreenery!Includes 2parking stalls &locker,1smallpetOK. Walktotowncenter,parks, recreation &transit.

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1356CompstonCres.,Tsawwassen

$1,869,000 BEACHGROVE -beautifullyUPDATED 5bed3175SFhome onprivate &sunny7169SFlotonQUIETstreet!Idealﬂoor planforfamilies &entertainerswithgenerousroomsizesand spaceforhomeofﬁce &gym. This‘move inready’homeis walkingdistancetobeach, dyke,stores,coffeeshops &transit.

3061258HunterRd.,Tsawwassen

$789,000

FAIRWAYESTATES -bright &spacious 2bed &DEN 2bath1367sqftcondoindesirablecomplex &QUIET cul-de-saclocation!Greatﬂoorplanwithgenerousrooms toﬁthousesizedfurniture! WalktoquaintBGcoffeeshops, dyke,towncenter &transit.Includesparking &locker, 1smallpetOK.NEWPRICE!!! PriceImprovement

OPENSUN2-4

5676GreenPlace,Ladner

$1,739,000

HAWTHORNE -‘move inready’2970sq.ft. 4bedexecutive homeonprivateSOUTHlotonQUIETcul-de-sac!Chef’s kitchen overlooksfamilyroom &backpatiowithhottub!Great ﬂoorplanforfamilies &entertainerswithspaceforhomeofﬁce &gym.Primary bedroomfeaturesspainspiredensuite &games roomupis abonus!Short walktoschools,parks &transit.

444716Orca Way, Tsawwassen

$965,000

SEASIDE -bright &spacious 4bed 3bath1636sqfttown homeindesirablecomplexwithpool,gym &clubhouse! Greatopenplanwith 3bedsup &1down-idealguest roomorhomeofﬁce. Walkto TSprings, TMills,beach, boardwalk &transit.Idealfordownsizingfrom ahouseor upsizingfrom acondo! PriceImprovement

1480ViewCres.,Tsawwassen

$1,224,000

BEACHGROVE -bright &spacious 3bed 3bath ‘move inready’homewithUPDATEDkitchen& bathrooms.Goodﬂoorplanwithgenerousroom sizes &privatedeckofflivingarea -greatoutdoor livingspace! Walktotowncenter,beach&transit.

OPENSUN2-4

OPENSAT2-4

BeachGroveRancher withDevelopment Options. $1,599,000

3,291sq.ft.|5Bed/6Bath

5,769sq.ft.lot

NewBuildin Beach GrovewithStudio.

2,638sq.ft.|4Bed/4Bath 42’BoatSlip

Largestfloat-home in Canoe Pass Village.

908sq.ft.|2Bed/2Bath

6,140sq.ft.lot

2,820 sq.ft. buildable +garage Lot size 5,640 sq.ft.

Lot ready to build yourdream homethisspring. No GST

$1,499,000

11031 River Road

2,068sq.ft.|4Bed/2Bath 1.59AcreLot Stunning Views withDevelopment Potential.

1,341sq.ft.|2Bed/2Bath Built1998 Carl Jensen Built Perfectfor Downsizers $829,000

832sq.ft.|2Bed/2Bath Built1982 Updated Concrete Buildin West End.

3,037sq.ft.|4Bed/3Bath 8,751sq.ft.lot

852sq.ft.|2Bed/2Bath

2,267sq.ft.|4Bed/3Bath 4,033sq.ft.lot

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Charming Steveston.

1100WILMINGTONDRIVE$1,699,000 HUGELOTWITHHUGEFUTURE!

•PropertySizeand Location: Amazing16,071sq. ft.estate-sizedlot in aquiet,central Tsawwassen location.

•HomeFeatures: Two-levelhomewith5 bedrooms,a6-year-oldroof,hardwood floors, anda comfortablefloorplan with room forin-laws downstairs.

•FuturePotential: Massivelot withspace forfuturedevelopments, suchas ashop, duplex,orlargerseconddwelling; Delta permitsupto4 unitsor8734sq. ft.maximumbuildingenvelope.

•Development Options: Deltaisopentoconsidering alargerseconddwelling with square footagepotentially coming outofthe mainhouse.

•Convenience: Conveniently locatedjusta 15-minutewalktomostamenities in town.

• DevelopmentSite: 9,545sq. ft.lot,approximately0.22acres.

• ZoningPotential: MunicipalitysuggestsRM 1orRM2 zoningfora four-storybuilding.

• PotentialAssembly: Sitecouldbecombinedwithadjacentproperties (11659,11663,and 11671229th Street)for development.

• NeighboringDevelopments: Fivelotsnextdoorarecurrently under redevelopment.

• CurrentUse: Familyhomesuitableforrental;sellerpreferslong-term rent back.

•LargeParcel:17.34-acre squarepropertywithsubstantialroadfrontageanda roughed-in seconddrivewayentrance.

•CharmingHome: Cozy4-bedroomEnglish stylehomewitha 4-year-oldroof,fresh exteriorpaint,andnew carpets.

•EquestrianFacilities: Includesa 5-stallbarn,hayfield, andspaciouspasture area previouslyusedasanequestrianfacility.

•ConvenientLocation: SituatedbetweenLadnerand Tsawwassen,close to Tsawwassen Mills Mall, BCFerries,TFNIndustrialPark, and30minutes from Vancouver.

•InvestmentPotential:Propertyhas significantinvestmentpotentialwithfutureport expansionplans andadjacency to 2BCRailpropertiesnearthe railway.

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300-1090Homer St., Vancouver,BC

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Discoverthisupdated3-bed,2-bath rancheron aspacious8,923sq.ft. lotindesirable Central Tsawwassen.Surrounded by maturetreesand close to amenitieslikeparks,schools (CliffDriveElementarynearby), shops,andtransit,itsuitsdownsizers,investors,or young families. Featuresinclude amodernkitchenwith stainless steelappliances, updatedwindows,recessedlighting, aRheemgasfurnace, anda stunningmainbathroom. Thelarge fencedbackyard withpatiooffers potential foragardensuite(subject to cityapproval).Ample storage andparking availableinthegarageanddriveway.Amust-see—schedule yourprivateviewing today!!MLSR2972150.

Designer-inspired2-bed,2-bathunit,move-in ready! Featuresa gourmetkitchen,spaciousdining/livingarea,sunnycourtyard-facing patio,and1223sq.ft.oflivingspace. Includesspa-likebathroomswith heatedﬂoors, amainbedroomwith awalk-incloset,privatepatio,and stunningensuite, plus asecondbedroom, storagelocker,andsecured parking.Nestledin aquiet55+ communitywith agym,library,party room,andmore, close to stores,thebeach,andtransit. Atruegem! MLSR2962462.

WESTHAMISLAND...PARADISE!

2584WESTHAMISLANDROAD $2,750,000

•Prime Location: 3.19-acreparcelonWesthamIsland,offeringthe tranquilityof countrylivingjust10minutes fromurbanconveniences.

•CharmingHome: Features awell-maintained 1,479sq. ft.3-bedroom rancherwith spacious roomsthroughout.

•Outdoor Features: Includes alargegarden area,astorage shed,and beautifully landscapedsurroundings.

•Expansion Potential: DeltaMunicipalityallows forthe constructionofa 3,552sq. ft. homeplusanadditional1,937sq. ft.dwelling, idealfor extendedfamilies.

•UniqueLifestyle: Enjoyaspeciallifestyle closetonaturewhilebeing momentsaway fromtheamenities ofDelta.

•Prime Parcel:20.25-acrepropertywithtwo homes andan8,400 sq.ft. barn, locatedona quietsection of104thnearBoundaryBay andaprivate airstrip.

•DrivewayAccess: Future drivewayaccessoffHornbyDrive,suitablefor largetrucks.

•MainHome: A3,162 sq.ft. 4-bedroomrancher,built in1972,renovated in 1987,witha roof replaced12years agoand a30-carcementdriveway.

•SecondHome: A3-bedroom rancher, idealasa future buildingsite.

•Barn: Afirst-classfacilityusedfor breedingracehorses,witha steelroof andcladding, suitableforvarious farminguseswithgoodnearbyirrigation.

1907 26 3B ST RE ET -C LO VE RD ALE

Rarelyavailablerancher with loft in highly covetedareain Cloverdale.Mustsee to appreciate.Functional 2600 sqftfloor plan.Beautiful kitchenrenovationin2020 includingnew appliances,stone counters, timeless cabinets &vinyl plank flooring. UpdatedLED lights. Newgaragedoor in 2021 and newroof in 2009. Primarysuite with walk-inclosetand renovatedensuite (2015) with largestandup shower.2 other generous sizedbedroomsand main bath renovated(2016). Southfacingbackyard.CentrallylocatedinCloverdaleclose to allamenities andbus routes.Latimer RoadElementary and ClaytonHeights Secondaryschool catchments.

3bedrooms| 2bathrooms 2612 sq ft home |7412 sq ft lot

This Cape Cod-stylefamily home islocatedclose tothe Southlands,FourWinds BeachHouse &Brewery,and L’Aromas coffeeshop, offering comfortand characterina peaceful beachsidecommunity.Justa shortwalkfromthe beach, it features 4bedrooms, 3bathrooms, anda functional layout perfectfor family living.Highlightsinclude two fireplaces,a one-c backyard backson retreatwitha new BoundaryBay lifes family-friendlynei

4bedrooms|3 b 2308 sq ft home

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OskieBarrett

My belovedOskie.Dawn andImissyou so very much everyday andwe just hope that youknow howmuchyou areloved,Darling!

Life withoutyou has been averyrough journey for11years nowbut we fondly remember the wonderfulmotherand wife that looked after us both andsomanyofour rescue animalsfor so many beautifulyears.

Youwillalwaysbeloved my gorgeous Erlinda.

ReeceK.Marshall

February21,1985 -March21, 2002

Alwayswithus,andmissed by Mum,Dad, Family &Friends.

It is with great sadnessthat we announcethe passingof Dwightat theageof80. Dwight was bornMay 12,1944, in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan,andpassedJanuary22,2025, in SouthSurrey, BC.Heispredeceased by his parents, Lorraineand Cliﬀ Svenkeson,and brothersWarren, Harley (Marge),and Ross.Heis survived by hissons Keith(Kristina)and Scott (Kristin), nieceDebbie(Jeff)and four grandchildren, Jaxon, Kayla, Arlonand Avery. Dwight’s family movedtoBCwhenhe wasyoung. Afterfinishing school,heheldmanyjobsaround theprovinceuntil starting with PacificWestern Airlinesas aflightattendant in 1969andended his long career with AirCanada in 2008. Dwight and hisyoung family settledinLadner in 1981, where he remaineduntil hispassing.

ACelebrationofLifewillbeheld inDwight’shonouratTheCoastHotelin TsawwassenonApril12from2-4pm.

With heartsfull of love and sorrow,weremember Emma,whose light shone brightly from themoment shewasborn. From the ageof three, shefound joy in dance, especiallyballet, moving through lifewith graceandpassion. Her love formusic was boundless, andnothing madeherhappier than singingalongat concerts, especiallytothe songsof Ariana Grande.

An artist in everysense, shefoundbeautyinthe world aroundher—through music, dance, and the artofmakeup,whereher talentand creativity flourished. Herlovefor sunsetswas areflectionof her ownspirit—radiant,warm, andunforgettable.

Though shebattled chronicillness, it neverdefined her.Instead, shedefinedherself through love, resilience, and theway shecherishedher family and friends.Toher,familywas everything,andher friendships were deeplyvalued. Thebond she shared with her momwasoneof akind—best friends,soulmates, and inseparablein thislifeand thenext.

Sheadoredherbeloved cat, Mac, whowasalways by her side,offeringcomfort and companionship. Herpresencewas agift, andher love will continue to shineinthehearts of thosewho knew her.

Sheleavesbehind afamily- mom Jana; stepfather John; stepsisterSophia; stepbrother James; grandmaJudy;auntie Leanne;auntie Tracey; cousinsBrad, Janay, Ryan, Jaylin and Samantha; father;brother Nicholas;sisterKate;and extended family whoadoredher,friends whotreasuredher, and aworld made more beautifulbecauseshe wasinit.

Let Emma’s lifebeareminder thatnotall strugglesarevisible—bekind,be compassionate, andalways lookbeyond what theeye cansee.

Thank youtoall of theDoctors and Nursesandall staffatBCChildren’sHospitaland Vancouver General Hospital.Inlieuofflowers,pleasedonate to BCCH/diabetes research (Breakthrough T D) andLiverCanada.

OBITUARIES

Husband, Father,MaverickMP. JohnpassedawayMarch 2nd,at RoyalInland Hospital, Kamloops,a week shyofhis 83rdbirthday. Born March12th, 1942, in Guelph, OntariotoparentsJohn Joseph Cumminsand Eileen EvaAngela Kowalski.Dadattended Chapel Street Public Schooland District High School wherehewas classpresident in hishometownofGeorgetown. He playedbaritone in theGeorgetownCitizensBand, footballandhockey, remainingathomeonthe iceeveninhislateryears.Dad spent countless days athisgrandparent’s farm, walking the4milesthere, orhitching aridewiththe milk manandhishorse drawn wagonwhereheworkedthe fieldsalongsidehis grandpaanddrovethe tractorat 12. Neverdeterredbyhardwork, he worked the“bull” gang,and thecoating machineatthepulp mill wherehisfather wasChief Engineerand Maintenance Supervisor.Hewas acadetinschoolbeforegraduatingtotheLorne Scots. On RemembranceDay he wouldstandguardatthe GeorgetownCenotaph, to the greatprideofhis Navy VeteranFather.In'66,he graduated with aB.A.fromKings University Ont. and wouldlater complete hisM.A.atUBC.Dad knew thepathto success waswest, so he left Georgetownwith$20 in hispocketandhitchhikedhis wayacrossthe country.HeslungbeersinJasperbeforestartingwork undergroundat theWAC BennettDam.Hebecameateacherand taught in the NWT and PeaceRiverbeforelocatingtoDelta,BCwherehetaughtfor 15 years. Heviewedthe summersnotas avacationbutanopportunity to divergeintonew opportunitiesand so beganhisfishing career.Over25yearsheowned, built and operatedcommercialGillnetters on theFraser. In '88,hebecameinvolvedin federalpoliticswiththe Reform Party. In '93,he waselected by theconstituentsof Delta,and wouldbere-elected5times,serving 18 yearsinfederalpolitics. He provedtobeanoutstanding spokespersonfor thecommunity,unafraidtooverstep thepoliticalboundariesofhis party.Earning areputationasthe MaverickMPand was consideredoneof themosttrusted membersofParliament.After 17.5 years and 2millionmilestravelled,hedecidednot to seek re-election. In 2011 he ran unopposed to becomethe leaderof theBCConservatives, stronglybelieving that BC deservedareal choice.In2013heofficially“retired” to theCummins Family Farm in Langley.Dad fenced themajorityofthe5-acre property intohorse pasturesandpaddocks,buildingbarnsand levelinganarena. He wasnever without asmile onhisold MasseyFerguson tractorand evenhad afew rideson hisdaughter’s horses. In 2017,Johnand Suerelocated to Ladysmith. Inthewinter, they wouldloadup thedogs,jumpintotheirmotorhomeanddrivesouthtothe Bajawheretheywouldcruisethebeaches in hisfavoritepurplejeep.Dad loved thedogsandwas committed to walkingtheir10,000daily steps,rainorshine.In 2020 theirsteps were paused whenhe suffered aspinal stroke,leavinghim paralyzedfromthe waistdown. At GF Stronghe learnt to self transfer, gaining enough mobilitytoreturnhomeandonceagain walk thedogs with momathis side.Dad’swill and mind stayed strong,hekeptup with news,politics, theBlue Jaysandhisweeklyweekendpaper crosswordpuzzles.Thisstrengthand determinationtopersevere areatestament to theManhe was. Hislastwords in the HouseofCommons,“My hope when firstelected wasthat when my time here wasdone thefolks athomewouldsay,Hekepthisword. He representedus well. Thatremains my fondest hope.Thank you”. Dad, youkept your word.Toyour family,friends,and constituents. We areproudof you,and we love youtotheend. John is pre-deceased by hisparentsandhisfirst wife Phyllis "Tracey".Heissurvivedbyhis wife of34 years, Sueand theirdaughter Carolyn,son Martin,and stepdaughtersKristina(Mike),and Erin (Mark).10 grandchildrenand 1great grandson. SistersJoan (Liam) and Colleen (Fraser), brother Mike (Veronica), UncleAndy,nieces, nephews,cousinsandhistwo faithful dogs.A memorial will beheldMarch 29,2025,at SouthDelta BaptistChurch at 2pm.Dad will be laid to rest in hishometown, GeorgetownOntario.

Peacefully,inher91styear,Kathleenpassedawayat theIrene Thomas HospiceinLadner British Columbia on March8th,2025.

Kathleen Turner (nee Newman) wasborninLuton England, September 11,1934. Sheissurvivedby4 ofher children, Shirley(Robert) Giguere, Mississauga, Ontario; Mandy Mukherjee, Bath, England; Hayley Mintrum, Johanesburg,South Africa;and Dean (Christine) Turner,Surrey, BC., her brother George Newmanof Perth, Australia and sister Mary Newman, Blackburn, Englandand her muchcherishednine grandchildren,and sevengreat grandchildrenspreadoutacross theworld.She was predeceased by herparents, 5ofher 7siblings and herdaughter Jane Dorey(Botswana).

Nanwas aproud Brit andhaddozensofnieces and nephews “backhome”.Blessedwitharemarkable memory shecouldrecitebirthdates,every detailand bitofnewsabouther immediateand extended family. Capably usingher computerand mobile phone,the wondersofmoderntechnologyallowedher to “visit” oftenwithchildren, grandchildrenand great children across theworld.

KathleenemigratedtoVancouver in theearly ‘80s livingand workinginRichmond, Tsawwassenand SouthSurrey. Shewasdeeplyinvolvedwiththe Ladner Anglican Church and spent many hours volunteeringthere. Shehad awidecircleoffriends youngandoldwho were always metwithher cheery hello and abig smile.

Always active,she metweekly with her coffee clutch, took ferrytrips to Victoria with herdear friend June, attended regularly at Dean’s many soccergames and BBQs and travelledannually to Whistler to her granddaughters’ Christmasconcert.

Well-travelledshenevermissedanopportunity to visitfamilyacrossCanada, Englandand Africa taking many joyous tripsoverthe years.

Kathleenhad alifewelllivedand will be sorely missedbyall whowerefortunateenough to have knownher.

Ourthankstothe staffatthe Irene Thomas Hospice forherdedicatedcarefor thelastfew months.

“God Bless” Nan… rest in peace.

AService of Remembranceand Thanksgiving, Saturday, March22,2025,1:30 PM at ALLSAINTS ANGLICAN CHURCH, 4755 Arthur Drive, Delta, BC.

Shirleyleftuspeacefully on July 1,2024, surrounded by her loving family in Tsawwassen. Born the youngestdaughterofthe late Clydeand Alice ChadwickofCreston, BC,Shirley lived alifefilled with devotion, kindness, and amischievous spark thatbrightened thelivesof everyonearoundher.

Shirleywaspredeceased by her cherishedhusband, Gerald Moulds,and is survived by her threechildren: sonWilliam(Bill) andhiswifeChristina, with daughtersEmma,Sarah,and Mary;son Mike andhis wife Joanne,withsons Christopher,Ryan,and Brandon;anddaughter SusanStickley(née Moulds) andherhusband Mike,withdaughtersJordan, Madyson,and Seanne.Shealso leavesbehindher brothersRoger,Howard,and BobChadwick, her sister MaeBrown,and alarge extended family.

Aftergraduatingfromhighschool in Creston, Shirley movedtoVancouver to pursueapost-secondary programandbeganher careeras adental hygienist. Shelater marriedGerald,and together they embarkedonajourneythat took them from Creston to HarrisonLake, Agassiz, Grand Forks, and finally Tsawwassen, wheretheysettled to raisetheiryoung family.Shirley dedicatedmuchofher lifetonurturing her threechildren,always eager to volunteer fortheir activities.Herbaking—especiallyherbrownies,sugar cookiesand Nanaimo bars, were enjoyed by many.

Shirley’splayful side wasjustasunforgettable. She delighted in hiding in thedarktoscare Gerry, and laterinlife, shebrought laughter to thestaff at the Waterfordbyambushing them with aloaded squirt gun. Apassionateadvocatefor Celiacdisease awareness, Shirley, alongsideGerry, playedan instrumental rolein establishing theCeliac Association. They took great joyinattending conferencesacross NorthAmerica andorganizing eventstosupportthe cause. While thecoupleloved travelingthe world, theirmosttreasured moments were spentonfamilytrips to Salt Spring Islandand Tofino withtheirchildrenand grandchildrenand Sundaydinners.

AcelebrationofShirley’s lifewill beheldat2:00p.m. on March29,2025,at theCoastTsawwassenInn in Delta, BC.Inlieuofflowers,the family kindly requests donations to theKidneyFoundation,a causeclose to Shirley’sheart.

Shirleywas adevoted mother to her threechildren, anadoring"Nannie" to hernine grandchildren,anda steadfastfriend to many.Her warmth,generosity, playfulspirit, andunwavering love will foreverremain in ourhearts.Mom,takeiteasyondadnowthat you aretogetheragain… He wasresting in peace…

Loveyoualways.

OBITUARIES

DAHL,LindaEllen

November 25, 1950–February7,2025

Itiswithprofoundsadnesswe announcethe suddenpassingofourbelovedLinda. Born in Winnipeg,Manitoba,and waspredeceased byherparents William and EllenMarshall.Linda leavesbehind her devoted husband, Vern; her loving sonsJason(Pam),Arthur(Shauna),and Taras(Nicole); her cherishedsisters Susan and Joyce;andheradoredgrandchildren,Fischer, Cooper,Madison, Teagan, Paeyton, Madden, andLinden.She was deeplylovedbyher family, friends, neighbours, and colleagues.

Lindahadadeeploveof fortravel, gardening, andRVadventuresinthegreat outdoors.She turnedher passion forplantsinto a successful career spanning nearly30years inthetropical plantindustry.Hervibrantflowergardenswere admiredand appreciatedby all whohadthe pleasure of seeing them.Atalentedandcreative cook,Lindadelighted in tryingnew recipesand preparingdeliciousmeals forthosesheloved. Herwarmth,kindness, andunwaveringdevotion tofamilyandfriendslefta lastingimpacton everyone whoknewher.

In accordancewithLinda’s wishes,aprivatefamily celebrationofherlife will beheldatalaterdate.In lieuofflowers, donations to BCChildren’sHospita in hermemorywouldbe greatly appreciated.

Born Glendale, CaliforniaonApril 11,1946;passed away on theBig Islandof Hawaiiin hospitalat WaimeaonFebruary12,2025due to declining health over thepastseveral years. Shepassedaway very peacefullyinthepresenceofherhusband Bob, and sonClayton whoshe leavesbehind.

Cheryl's family movedto100 Mile Houseonthe SpringLakeRanchin1956and sheattendedprivate girlsboarding schoolsin Kerrisdaleand Victoria and then High school in ScottsdaleArizona.

She marriedBob in 1967 livingfirst in Merrittand then Salmon ArmbeforemovingtoTsawwassenin 1970. Shehasbeen cremated with aservice already held.

PeterVan Eunendied in hiscarehomeafter along battlewithParkinson'sDisease. He was70years old.

Peterissurvivedbyhis mother,Catharina,andhis children, Kristinand Corey. Hiswife, Janice,diedin 2020and will welcomehiminto thegreatunknown.

Peterloved soccer, rugby, camping, hisfamilyand friends.Heloved to take walksinvariousparks in Ladner,usually with oneor twodogs joininghim along theway.Peter wasanaccomplishedartist and retiredfirefighter. Hewill be greatly missedby allwho knew him.

Aprivate celebrationoflifefor Peterwill beheldat alaterdate. Thefamilyasks thatdonationsbe sent to ParkinsonCanada inlieuofflowers.

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