Delta Optimist March 26, 2026

Keep YourJunkin Your Trunk:

HowtodonatesafelytosupportDeltaHospital

The Delta HospitalAuxiliarySocietyisaskingtheDeltacommunityto“PleaseKeep YourJunkin Your Trunk!”andkeepitemsunfitforsaleoutofdonations.

SupporttheDeltaHospitalAuxiliarySocietyThriftShop duringyourspring cleaning.PhotobyMiloradKravic/iStock

Non-saleabledonationsarecosting the DeltaHospitalAuxiliarySociety ThriftShopmorethan$30,000each yearindisposalfees.

TheDHASThriftShophasbeenpartof theLadnerbusinesscommunitysince openingin1976.Withconsistent supportfromlocalresidents,the storehasgrownintooneofthemost successfulthriftshopsintheLower Mainland. Proceeds from donated goodshelpfundessentialhospital equipmentandsupportpatientcare at DeltaHospital.

Withspringcleanupseasonapproaching,theThriftShopisraising concerns aboutthe growingnumberofitemsbeingdonatedthatcannotberesold. Volunteerssortthroughabout 8,000items each day, butmanyare unsuitable forsale, creatingadditionalcostsandsafety concerns.DHASspendsmorethan $30,000each yearonwaste removal,fundsthat could otherwisegotowardhospitalservicesinsteadof disposingofunusablegoods.equipment,patient comfortand otheressential

MaureenMooney,presidentoftheDeltaHospital AuxiliarySociety.PhotoprovidedbytheDelta HospitalAuxiliarySocietybyMiloradKravic/iStock

"Thankstothegenerosityofourcommunityand the energyanddedicationofourvolunteers,our societyhasdonatednearly$20milliontotheDelta HospitalCampus of Care,"saysMaureen Mooney, presidentoftheDeltaHospitalAuxiliarySociety. "However,wenow needthecommunity'shelpto stopthewastefulandunnecessarydumpingof non-saleableitems.The$30,000spentlastyear on wastedisposalcouldhavegonetowardsvital medicalequipmentforourhospital."

Beyondthefinancialimpact,non-saleable itemsalsocreatesafetyandtimechallengesfor volunteers.Contaminateditemsorunsafeitems, includingsharpobjectssuchasusedneedles, putvolunteers at riskastheysortandmanage donations."Thetimespentsortingnon-saleableitemsreducestheenergywecandevote tofindingnewhomesforsaleableitems,"saysKarinWhite,DHASThriftShopcoordinator and long-timevolunteer."Ourvolunteersworkincrediblyhardanditisdishearteningand upsettingforthemtohavetosortthroughanddisposeofthemanyitemsthatshouldnever havebeendonatedinthefirstplace.Lotsofourvolunteersareelderlyorvulnerable,and thesethoughtlessdonationsputthem at significantrisk."

TheDHASwebsitelistsitemsthatmustbedeclinedunderprovincialhealthandsafety regulations.Theseincludebabyproductssuchascarseatsandcribs,personalcareitems likefragrances,lotionsandsoaps,buildingmaterialssuchasdrywallandusedplumbing fixtures,andsportingequipmentincludinghelmets.Whiletheseitemsmayseemuseful,they

canposesignificantsafetyconcerns forvolunteers.

Asspring cleanupseasongets underway,DHASisaskingDelta residentsto"PleaseKeep YourJunk in Your Trunk!" Before dropping off donations,take amomenttoconsider:

•Isthisitem clean,safeandin goodcondition?

•Wouldyoubeproudtohavea neighbourshopforit?

Iftheanswerisno,pleasedonotleave theitem at theDHASThriftShop. Thereareseveralwaystoresponsiblyrecycleordisposeofitemsthatcannotbesold. Optionsinclude:

•PostingtheitemontheSouthDeltaGive-it-Away Facebookgroup

•CheckingtheCityofDelta'sRecycleCoach appat https://www.delta.ca/services/garbage-recycling/recycling

•Bookinga largeitempickupbyemailinglargeitempickup@rempledisposal.com

•Reviewingthedonationguidelinespostedonthe https://deltahospitalauxiliary.org/thrift-shop/toensureyourdonations arewelcome

•AskingDHASvolunteers at thefrontofthethriftshopforguidanceifyouare unsurewhetheranitemisacceptable

Keepingnon-saleableitemsoutofthedonationstreamhelpsprotectDHASvolunteers,reduce wasteandensuresmoreresources aredirectedtotheDeltaHospital CampusofCarethat thecommunity dependson.

Thankyouforhelpingkeepthe Delta HospitalAuxiliary Society ThriftShop asafe,welcoming andsustainableresource. Your supportmakes arealdifference forpatients,staffandvolunteers, andensurestheshopcancontinue thrivingforyearstocome.

Donationalley at theDeltaHospitalAuxiliarySocietyThrift Shop.PhotoprovidedbytheDeltaHospitalAuxiliarySociety

To learnmoreabouttheDelta Hospital AuxiliarySociety,visit www.DeltaHospitalAuxiliary.org.

Establishedin1969,theDeltaHospitalAuxiliarySociety(DHAS)is aregistered,volunteer-drivencharityinsupportofthe DeltaHospitalCampusofCare.Withover300volunteerscontributingroughly70,000hoursannually,theyoperatetheThrift Shop,DogwoodGiftShopandCourtyardCafétofundcriticalmedicalequipment,withover$19Mraisedtodate.

Donationalley at theDeltaHospitalAuxiliarySociety Thrift Shop.Photo provided by theDeltaHospitalAuxiliarySociety.

Fuelinganewgenerationoffirefighters

CATHRYNTUCKER

Contributing Writer

Boundary Bay Fire Hall wasfilled withprideandcelebration earlierthis monthasthefourthannual Delta Fire Youth Academy came to a close.

SixteenGrade12 students— selected fromacompetitive poolof50 applicants–completed theintensiveprogram, markingtheendofmonthsof effort, commitment, and hands-on training.

This year’s academy began inthe fall, when students took part in fitness testing,first-aidtraining, andcommunity volunteer work to prepareforthehighly anticipated week-long, practical firefightingexperiencein March.

During theacademy week, participants rolledfirehoses,tackledlivefires, cutopen vehicles,and even rappelled down buildings—experiencesthat pushedthem outsidetheircomfort zonesandoffered a real-worldlookinto thelifeofafirefighter.

Familymembers and schooldistrict staff gathered on March13 to watch the studentsdemonstratetheirnewly acquired skills.

The Delta Fire Youth Academyis a

collaborativeinitiative between Delta Fire and Emergency Services,the Delta Firefighters Association Local1763, theCityof Delta,andthe Delta School District.

“I want to thankthefirefighters for the work theycontinue to putinto this program every year to make it such a valuableand memorableexperience for students,” said Lisa Chapieski,districtcoordinator, student optionsand opportunities, withthe Delta School District. “It’s equally rewarding to watch the studentsdemonstrate such strong

commitment. They learn aboutgiving back to theircommunity, setting goals, andfollowing their passion,allofwhich will standthem in good steadforfuture success These16 studentsshould be incrediblyproud—notonlyoftheir achievementsthis past week, butalso oftheir volunteer work to supportthe Firefighters’ Healthy Snack Programin schoolsacross Delta.”

Delta Fire and Emergency Services Deputy ChiefofTrainingand Communications, Mike Donoghue, echoed the sentiment: “I have noth-

ing butpraiseforthe students. They showeda passionforlearninganddid everything we askedofthem. They should be extremelyproudofwhat they have achieved.”

Congratulations to the2026 Delta Fire Youth AcademyGraduates:

* Ava Jackson– Burnsview Secondary

* Robert Muranaka Sands– Delta Secondary

* Max Kobus– Delta Secondary

* Kian McGee– Delview Secondary

* Harman Sidhu– North Delta Secondary

* Gursewak Singh– Sands Secondary

* Nathan Manery– Sands Secondary

* Ryan Moore – South Delta Sec.

* Ivy Atherton– South Delta Secondary

* DylanLappin– South Delta Secondary

* SpencerLauder– South Delta Secondary

* David Christian-Olson– South Delta Secondary

* Matthew Airey– Seaquam Secondary

* Payton Harper– Seaquam Secondary

* Gurjind Gill– Seaquam Secondary

* Gavin Niles– Seaquam Secondary.

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The fourthannual Delta Fire Youth Academywrapped up onMarch13.

UPFRONT

ParkingisanissuewithnewKinVillagedevelopment

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Theproposed secondphase of KinVillage’s redevelopmentis currently winding its way throughthe applicationprocess before going to councilforconsideration.

Theproposal at 105054A St. would see anew, sixstorey apartment building witha totalof 143 seniors affordable rentalunits,including131adaptableunits anda8,200-square-footcommunitycentreonthe mainfloor

Theproject would have sharedaccessfor surface parkingandunderground parkingvia54A Street, with the Phase1developmentlocated northofthe site, as wellas72 residential parking spaces,18visitor parking spacesand23 parking spacesforthecommunitycentre.

The applicationincludesadevelopment variance permit to reducethe required minimum numberof parking spacesforthe apartmentunitsfrom143 spaces (one space perunit) to 72 spaces.

The city hasalsoprovided some keyhighlightsfrom thecommunityconsultation,includingconcerns raised abouttheprojectnot havingenough parkingforvisitorsand staff,as wellasconcerns about impacts to street parking resultingfrominsufficient parkingon-site.

Atraffic studyfortheproposalnotesthe KinVillage Phase 2development’strip generationestimateindicatesthat traffic volumesareanticipated to range from approximately45-to-55 vehicletrips perhour duringthe a.m. and p.m. peak periods. That levelof site traffictranslates to onenewtrip everyone-to-two minuteson averageduring the peakhours.

Generally speaking, trip generationof 100 vehicle tripsorfewerisnotexpected to have a material

impactontheadjacent streetnetwork, the report concludes.

Asfaras vehiclequeuingfor bothdevelopment phases,the report notesthat the one site access is expected to see approximately75combined tripsin the a.m. peakhourand 120combinedtripsinthe p.m. peakhour.

Asa ruleofthumb, one site access is typicallyconsidered to havesufficient capacityfor200 to 400 peak hourtrips,whichthe trip generationestimate remains comfortably below, the report explains.

The site is onlyplanned to supplya totalof 204 parking spacesacross Phases1and2,andone site accessis typicallyconsidered adequate to serve300to-400 parking spaces,up to a maximumof500 parking spaces,whichthe supply remains well below. Whenitcomes to the resident parking spotsfor Phase2,the report goes on to note that there isprecedentthroughout Metro Vancouverwhere other municipalities have established off-street parking ratesfor seniorshousing at or belowthe0.50 spaces per-unit supply rate proposed forthedevelopment.

Theproposedphase twoofthe KinVillage re-developmentproject in Tsawwassen.

UBCMwarnsofcontroversialhousingbill

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

The Unionof BC Municipalities(UBCM)is warningthat aflawed bill aimed at deregulatinghousing approvalsis stillinplay.

BillM216,theProfessional Reliance Act, isaprivatemember’sbillintroduced last year by George Anderson,MLAfor Nanaimo-Lantzville.

In a recentnews release, theUBCMcontinued to raise alarm, notingthebill has passed second reading with unanimousNDP support, and isnow beingconsidered at the committee stage.

“ThecontinuedNDP support foraprivatememberbill that compromisesthe safetyof British Columbiansand poses significantliability risksisconcerning. Havinga government memberbringforward housing legislation withouttheinput oftheminister responsiblefor

housingorthe public service isa sign ofadistracted governmentthathaslostitsfocuson the publicinterest,” saidUBCM President Cori Ramsay. “I think itistimefor Minister Boyle to tellBritish Columbianswhethershe supports BillM216.”

TheCityof Delta hasalready indicated itsopposition to the proposed legislation, saying

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itpresents significant risks to local governments.

It would require local governments to accept submissions by certifiedprofessionals regulated by the Professional Governance Act(PGA), restrict local governments’ ability to require peer reviewsandmove technicaldisputes between municipalitiesandprofes-

sionals to the Officeofthe Superintendentof Professional Governance(OSPG),a staff report to councilexplained.

Delta regularly processes applicationsthat rely on technical work prepared by professionalscertifiedunder the PGA, and,when needed, thecity hasalso required peer reviews by independent professionals, particularly on complexorhigher risk projects such asconstructiononor near slopesor in flood prone areas.

However, BillM216 would significantlyconstrainthat approach by requiringalocal governmentaccepta submissioncertified by a PGAprofessionalunlessthe submission isincomplete. A local government canonly requirea peer reviewifacomplaint has been made to the OSPG,andonly the OSPG grants reviews.

“Byforcing staff to file formalcomplaints withthe

understaffed OSPG (the OSPG currently hasonlyeight staff members) ratherthan resolvingissuescollaboratively at the locallevel,thisblliscreating more bureaucratic layers and additionallevelsof redtape It isin staff’s viewthat BillM216 woulddelay vitalhousing projectsfrom beingpresented to counciland potentially approved,” the report warned.

TheUBCMisasking why theminister responsible for housingis not bringingthebill forward on behalfofthe governmentandundertakingan appropriate degree ofengagement required for such significant legislation.

More than70local governments made submissions to thecommittee to demonstrate the public benefitthat review processesprovide, highlighting numerousexamplesoferrors such reviews routinelyuncover in technical submissions, according to theUBCM.

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Citylookingatmoremulti-usepathwayprojects

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Whilethenew multi-use pathwayprojectalong56th Streetin Tsawwassen hastaken shape, theCityof Deltais workingonthedetaileddesign foranother Tsawwassen pathway.

Part of Delta’s annual cycle infrastructureprogram, the othernew multi-use pathway would be alongthe south sideof12th Avenue between English Bluff Roadand56th Street.

That projectincludesanew three-metre-wideasphalt multi-use pathwayonthe south sideof12th Avenue, a newgrass boulevard and street trees separatingthe pathway fromthe roadway,as wellas new LED streetlightsand pathwaylighting.

Thecitynotesthat constructionoftheprojectisanticipat-

ed to takeplacein2028. Meanwhile,adesign has beendeveloped for roadway improvementsalong84th Avenue between Delsom Crescentand112th Streetin North Delta.

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Thoseimprovements include,amongother enhancements,a two-metre wideconcrete sidewalkon both sidesofthe road with extended curb at theintersections,a1.5-metre-wideasphalt

cycle laneon both sidesofthe road witha stampedasphalt buffer between the cycle lanes and sidewalk,as wellasanew grassed boulevard on both sidesofthe road with street trees, separatingthe sidewalk and cycle lanesfromthe road.

Thedesignalsoincludes a 2.2-metre-wide parking lane on both sidesofthe road,as wellaslightingenhancements, drainageimprovementsand sanitary sewerupgradesfrom 109B to 112th streets.

The sanitary work is anticipated to take placein 2026, followed by the roadway constructionin2027,according to thecity.

Earlierthis year,thecity issued a requestforproposals forthedesign,contractadministrationandconstruction inspection servicesforanother projectthat will seenewprotected cycle laneson River RoadinLadner,from76th

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It’s classifiedasanarterial roadway andis part of boththe Major Road Networkandthe Major Bikeway Networkand it’s alsoa busandtruck route.

Aphysical barrieris required betweenthetravel lanesand thebikes,thecity notes.

Thecity recentlyconstructed protected cycle lanes withconcrete barriersonother sections of River Road,from68th to 76th streets,andtheplan is to extendthat protectedfacility.

Theimprovementsinclude 1.8-metre-wide cycle laneson both sides,newconcrete barriers, signage, pavement markings, road wideningand bus stopmodificationsasneeded.

Thecitynotesthat the final designcomponentoftheprojectshould be completed no laterthan July 2026,inpreparation for tenderingthis August Constructionisanticipated to startthis September.

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Deltapolicehavenewtoolinlicenceplatereaders

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

It’s already becomea very useful toolforthe Delta Police Department(DPD).

That’s how the Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system wasdescribed to the Delta Police Boardduringan overviewof various aspectsofthedepartment’s public safetyoperations.

Firstpiloted by the RCMP, thenewALPR system isaimed at removingunlawfuldriversfromthe roadandidentify Motor Vehicle Actinfractions, as wellcriminalactivitythat mayotherwise go undetected, according to theprovince.

Thenew systemfor Delta usesinfrared colour cameras and special software to read licenceplates at a rate ofup to 3,000 perhour.

The camerasaremounted on police vehiclesand scan licenceplateson parked or

moving vehicles, with scans beingcompared withanALPR “hotlist.”

That listis generated by the ICBCandthe Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) databases, butthereisno real-

unlicensed, uninsured andprohibited or suspendeddrivers.

Butthe system willalso be able to identify stolen vehicles orplates as wellas people witharrest warrants, ActingS/ Sgt. Jim Ingram toldthe police board.

“Withthat, we’vealsodeveloped somein-househotlists to supportin-progressinvestigations. TheALPR datafrom ICBCandCPICisdelayed. It’s great to have butwhen we have in-progress calls,now being able to push out vehicles immediately willhelp ourofficers,” said Ingram.

nology,usingnewproducts that we canintegrate, not just stand-aloneshinynew technology,theintegration we found is huge.”

TheDPD hasfourinstalled into police cars now on the roadand have just taken deliveryoffourmore, Ingram added.

Asnew police cars are ordered,theunits will be part ofthe standard equipment.

Police Chief Harj Sidhu said thedepartment has been very progressivewhenitcomes to new technology asneedsdrive innovation.

timeaccess to the databases.

A sound willalert anofficer ifa scan resultsinahitandthat officer must thenconfirmthe hit againsttheliveICBC and CPIC databases.

TheICBC database includes

“Yesterday, we hada call abouta potential suicidal person. We hadalicenceplate, we hadanarea that they were in, we were able to taketheir licenceplateimmediatelyand pushit to theALPR system and flood thearea with vehicles equipped withtheALPR to search for that car. So,using that andleveragingthat tech-

Asfarasprivacyconcerns, theDPD makes sure to have proper policiesandfollow provincial standardswhen itcomes totechnologieslike drones, body-worn cameras andALPRs.

Thedepartmentalsocommunicates withthecommunity to be astransparent as possible, noted Sidhu.

Citywantsheavytrucksto stayondesignatedroutes

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

On the agendafor Deltacouncil’s next regularmeetingon March30is aproposed bylawamendment that would raisethefineforheavytrucks not beingdrivenondesignatedtruck routesinthecity.

Staff willbringforward a report for council’s considerationof changes to the Highways Bylawsthat would result inincreasing thefinesforbig rigstravelling offdesignated routesfrom $150 to $250forafirst offence.

Thecitynotesa vehicle withagross vehicle weight ofmorethan11,800 kg is required to use Delta’s truck route map andisonly permitted to travel on othernon-designated municipal roads forlocalpick-upordeliveryusingthe mostdirect route betweenatruck route

or numbered highway andthe pointsof originordestination.

Amongthe statsin Delta’s Vision Zero traffic safety strategy,heavytrucks accountfor just three percent of vehiculartraffic butaccountfor12 percent ofaccidentsinvolving someone being killedor seriously injured.

Councilis to also considera new $500fineforthetransportationof dangerous goodson municipal roadsthat have beendesignated as restricted for that type of goodsmovement.

Councilis to also consider severalother bylawamendments at their upcoming meetingincluding standardizingall parking-related fines to $100 first offence, upfrom$75for some fines,as wellasincreasing thefinefor failing to providea nameandaddress to bylawofficers to $200forafirst offence.

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OPINION

RallyforDelta’s healthcare

Editor’sNote

IAN JACQUES

Dustoff your signsand make your voicesheard-it’s time once againforthecommunity to rallyfor betterhealthcare.

This Sunday, March29 at noon at the Rotary Park across from Delta Hospital, Delta South ConservativeMLA Ian Paton ishostinga rally to supportthefutureof seniorshealth care in Delta.

The rallycomesin response to theNDP provincial governmentinits February budget puttinga pauseon sevenlongterm care projectsin B.C. includingthe Beedie Long-Term Care project whichis inthepre-constructionphase at the Delta Hospital Campusof Care.

Despite repeated requestsforanswers, bothfromusandfrom Patoninthe Legislature, the government hasnot offered anyexplanationas to howlong theprojectmight be delayed orifit willin fact ever be built.

Civicslessonsneededin Delta

South Deltaislike the Lost Lagoonof Metro Vancouver. It ispretty to look at butnonfunctional asan eco-system.

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Thisofcourse afterthecommunity helped raise$18millionfortheproject aided by thephilanthropyofthe Ryan Beedie Foundation. That aloneshould be morethanenoughfortheprovince to proceed andnotdelay thisproject, but as we have seentimeandtime againin recentmonths,theprovincial governmentis simply incapableof managingthis province. They fumblethe ball at every turnanddon’t have anyanswers how tofixtheir ballooningdeficitsorproject shortfalls.

TheFraser Health Authorityisno betterand by nomeans getsa pass in anyof this.

They too have failedthiscommunity whenitcomes to adequate healthcare services,especiallyfor our aging senior population.

Delta Hospitalandits campusof care servesallof Delta. Thisisnota Southor Northissue…thisisa Deltaissue.

Many years ago, thiscommunity came togetherand rallied to save Delta Hospital fromthe choppingblock. Well,here we go again. Time to rise upand lettheprovincial government knowthat Deltans will not standforthis.

In South Deltathelocal character policehereneed to betterunderstandthe Local Government Act(LGA),and howit has beendesigned to helpcommunities evolve so asnot to stagnate withinthe slimeofcomplacency.

Despiteavictoryonthe densityandheight scorecard, the Coalitionof No (CON) now seemsimmersedin a secondary battle. CONisnow suggestingthat candidates inthis October’s municipal election push back against provincialinterferenceonthe housingfront.

Behindthe subjective curtainof responsibledevelopment, a seriousproblemis evident.

Themisdirectedambition to influence everyhousing decision witha petitionand aplacardonly points to why directdemocracyfails. We can’t have a referendumon everyfourplexor townhouse application.

Municipalcouncilsare chosen to lookaftertheneeds

Community Comment

MIKE SCHNEIDER

of ourcollectivecommunity, young andold, rich and poor, able-bodiedandnot, but CONnow believesthat councilsshould be subservient to thosethat shouttheloudest.

Giventheirgrandiose visionof outsized influence on municipal policy,thelocal character policeneed to betterunderstandthe LGAand howit hasprovided communities withgreat power to decidelocalissues. However, withgreat powercomesgreat responsibility. That includes aligning withtheneed to buildsmallerandmore affordablehomes.

Iflocal governments can’t or won’tdothat essential task ofplanningforthenext generation,itisno wonderthat

provincial governments will “interfere” and mandatethat itdoes so.

This apparent lack of understanding, or worsedisregardofhowlevelsof government work,isfraught with dangerous overtonesof specialinterest desiresthat discounttheprimary role oflocal government which is to plan forthehealthof communities-not just in the present- butmoreimportantly,inthefuture.

Iadmirethe revolutionary spiritandideological gusto ofthe character police but until such timethat there are wholesalelegislative changes to the LGAin Victoria, regardingprovinciallegislation as “interference” willlead to theendless can kickingthat we should be avoiding at all costs.

Everydeniedhousing applicationinexistingneighbourhoodsor town centres only serves to putincrementalpressure on ourfarmlands in South Delta.

Local governmentneeds to make difficultdecisionsfar beyondtheNIMBY zeitgeist ofthe currentelectorate. We have a cityandaprovince to build.

DamagingtoDelta’shealth

The following letter was sent to Premier David Eby.

Your government’s decision to haltconstructionof Delta’s long-term carecentre ranksasone ofthemost ridiculous decisions your government has made.

Stoppingconstruction that’s already underway willdriveupcostsand, moreimportantly,deny seniorsin Deltaa muchneeded care facility.

Thisisoneofthemost damagingdecisions to Delta’s health care, comparedonly to the attemptlong ago by the provincial government to downgrade ourhospital by closingtheemergency department overnight and reducingitsacute care status.

About $18.25Mhasbeen raised by the Delta HospitalandCommunityHealth Foundation fora new long-term care centreat DeltaHospital.

Delta residents will fightthisdecisionasthey did withthe attempts to downgrade ourhospital.

Iask you to reconsider andlookforward to your response.

Roger Emsley

Easytoblamewageslaves, othersdoverywell,quietly

Editor:

Thealarmist toneof your commentator, Rob Shaw,in your March12 edition, wasindeed quitealarming.

Ifall public sectoremployees receive athree- to four-percent increase per yearintheircontracts,thenthis increase willaddmillions to provincial expenditures.

Anyonewho carriesamillion-dollar mortgageknowsthat three percentof a “huge” numberisa“big” number.

Yetthisthree to four percentincrease barely keepsup withinflation.

Idon’t believe that Rob Shaw wants to demonize publicandnon-public employeeswho wish to maintaintheir purchasing powerandarefrequently forced to resort to confrontationand jobactioninorder to achieve this.

Therearethosein our society such ascontractors, lawyers, mechanics, specialists,etc. who have theoption to unilaterallyand surreptitiously increase theirfeesinorder to offsetinflationor more, not to mentionthose workersin

critical sectorslike policingand public safetywho settlecomfortably without anyloudfuss.

BankCEOs have beenin the news because oftheirextravagant multi-milliondollar wage packages,andI would guessthat other CEOs arein the same boat-or yacht.

Add to thisallthehigh-level managementgroupsin bothindustryand governmentwhoenjoy salaries, bonuses and automatic “adjustments.” So yes, a lotof peoplearedoing very wellin our society,obtainingincreases that meet and pass inflation, butthese people remain largelyunseen,and overlooked. They arenotnews material.

Thelow-hangingfruiton our economictree,thehourly workers, represent the easy target, the bigshow on the TV news. Themedialikes to keep things simple, so we don’t getconfused.

Nevertheless, it’s our responsibility to seek balanceandlookforotherviewpoints.

FrankBuonanno

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Aheartfelt thank youtoDeasIslandDance forraising $1,450 forREACH duringtheir wonderfulCoffee Concert.Throughdance,generosity, andcommunity spirit, theyhave madeadifference to children andyouth with supportneeds andtheirfamilies.

Congratulationstothe LadnerZephyrs on raising$6,458 at their12th Annual Christmas Charity ClassicinDecember. Sincetheirinaugural eventin2013,the team hascontributedmorethan $50,000in supportofpriorityneedsatthe DeltaHospitalCampusofCare. This year’sevent washeld inmemoryofOakleyHughes andKaiahna Schimnowsky. Pictured lefttoright:Jerris Paul, ShariBarr, BrandonMacNeil, Chad Taylor,LisaHoglund,Scott Schimnowsky.

TheRoyalCanadianLegionBranch#61recentlypresenteda$10,000donationtotheDeltaHospital andCommunityHealthFoundation.TheirgenerositywillfundthepurchaseofaVeinViewerfor DeltaHospital’sSurgicalDaycareDepartment,helpingtoensurethatIVinsertionsarequick,easy,and painless.Since1993,theRoyalCanadianLegionBranch#61hassupportedpriorityneedsattheDelta HospitalCampusofCare,donatinganimpressivetotalof$274,728.43.Picturedlefttoright:Frank Taylor,BarbaraDyck,GeraldBramhill,ShariBarr,andHughJohnson.

Willthe new Fraser River Tunnel everbebuilt?

Tunnelstillcanbestopped

Editor:

In a March 5articleinthe Optimist, columnist Rob Shaw with Lodestar Media reported on aninterview with MinisterofTransportationandTransit, Mike Farnworth, inwhichhe stated that the tunnelproject“isalready past the pointofno return.”

Whileit may be for himandtheNDP government, theprojectis clearlynot past the pointofno return.

Let’slook at a few facts.

Theministryis currentlynegotiating a constructioncontract withthe selected proponent. Negotiationsareincomplete andnocontract has been signed, so thereisnothing to cancel.

Secondly,theproject hasnot received environmental approval, so it’s notcertaintheprojectis evenviable

How canit be past the pointofno

returnifit hasnot even beendeemed viable? The totalcostoftheproject also hasnot beendetermined;itcould be inthe$6- to $8-billion range. With current government spendingdescribed as “unsustainable” by the finance minister, cantheprovince even affordthe tunnel overthelesscostlybridge project?

Money spent to date is asmall proportionofthe totalestimated tunnel cost, so that isnotalegitimate reason to continue Some site preparation work will be useableforthebridge project.

Finally,theNDP cancelledthe bridge projectwhich was underconstruction whenthey came to powerin2017. How canthey, withanycredibility, claimthat the tunnelproject cannot be stopped?

Thebridge alternativecould be readily resurrected.

Don Phelps

BillM216 strippingcity power

Editor:

WhenI saw Sandor Gyarmati’s piece, “Proposedcontroversial B.C. housing bill meeting resistance”on the Optimist website, Ithought to myself, “Finally,localmediais takingnotice.”

TheNDPbillM216 has beenthe topicof much heated discussionfor monthsand, has even beendiscussed in our owncouncilmeetings.

Proposed BillM216, together with passed Bills44,47,13,and15are attempting to strip power from local government and,in turn,givegreater

control to Victoria These bills have been supported,forthemost part, by the Urban Development Institute(UDI)-an entity best describedas alobbyinggroupforthe developmentindustry andwhich, ironically, counts many municipalities,including theCityof Delta,amongstitsmembership.

At Delta’s Feb. 9 councilmeeting, Mayor George Harvietabled a motionasking, “That the correspondence received from Mark Schoeffel regardingthe Township of View Royal municipal review be referred to the

city managerfor appropriate staff to review andprovidea report to councilfortheirconsideration.”

Mayor Sid Tobiasof View Royalis working to create acoalition to questionthelegitimacy oftheprovincial government’s ability to usurp these powers fromlocal jurisdiction.

Ihopethe Optimist willcontinue to cover thesedevelopments asthey will,I believe, becomeanintegral part ofthediscussionsduring the October municipal elections.

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Delta hasa longterm goal of40 percent tree canopy coverage.

Deltaworkingonits annualtreecount

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

TheCityof Delta says it’s undertaking itsannualtree inventoryfor2026.

This year,15,000 Delta-owned trees will be inventoried,thecitynotes.

Contractors will be inthecommunity overthenextfew weeks recording individualtree size,conditionand species, gathering data to betterunderstandthe compositionof Delta’s urbanforest.

Part of thecity’s overallurbanforeststrategy,theprojectisimportant fordevelopinglong-termplansfortree planting, maintenanceand canopy growth,thecityexplains.

Theprojectdoesnotincludetreeson private property.

Whenthecity begantheinventory in 2025, at thetimeit wasexplainedthat the purposeoftheprojectis to continue expandingthetree inventorythat was startedin-housein2023,improve asset managementand gainanaccurate cost ofacity-widetree inventoryforareas withlow,mediumandhigh canopy coverage

A2023 report to councilonthe strategy noted that theurbantree canopy coverage was last assessed in2021 usingthe2020aerialimagery.Tree canopycoverage in2020 was30.5 percent in North Delta,19.2 percentinLadner and24.3 percentin Tsawwassen.

Delta hasalong-term goalof40 percenttree canopycoverage.

Delta’s strategy, approved by council five ago, identifiesashort-to mediumterm planfor “achieving a robust and sustainableurbanforestin Delta.”

The strategy, part ofa packageoftree

enhancement andprotectionmeasures, lays outthe goalof40 percenturban tree canopycoverage, with specifictargets to increase the numberoftreesin urbanareasandalong major roadways including boulevards, mediansand other right-of-way areas.

Metro concerned housinglegislationwillimpacttree cover

A Metro Vancouver report last fall noted provincialhousing legislation isexpected to impact bothlocaland regionaltree-canopycoverobjectives.

Notingtheextent of thoseimpacts hasnot yet beenquantified,and there isa lack ofcomprehensive tools to support member jurisdictions to meet both housing andtree canopycover goals, the report notesthe regionaldistrict isundertaking an UrbanTree Canopy Coverand Housing Study.

That study will research andanalyze potentialimpactsofhousinglegislationonthe ability to retain, replaceand maintaintreesintheurbanenvironment,identifyandcompile policy tools that canhelp member jurisdictions navigatethe challenges, as wellas support advocacy.

Member jurisdictions will be invited toparticipatethroughout2026.

“Lossoftree canopycover canexacerbate theurbanheat islandeffect, leading to extreme temperaturesin urbanareasandincreased risk ofheatrelated morbidityandmortality. During periodsofextreme rainfall,areas with lowtree canopycoverandhighimpervious surfacearea (e.g., pavement, buildings) mayexperience overland flooding,”the report adds.

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

TheCityof Delta is now gatheringfeedback onaproposed sixstorey mixed-use buildingthat includes45unitsof rentalhousingin Tsawwassen.

Calledthe Malcolm Centre,the rezoningand redevelopmentofthe strip mallproperty at 150556th St. includesfourunitsofcommercial retailonthegroundlevel, 55 bike spaces,as wellas 51 residentialand visitor parking spaces, with vehicle accessoff55B Street.

Atraffic studynotesthedevelopment isexpected to generatein the orderof94 two-way gross tripsin the morning peakhourand60 two-way tripsintheafternoon peak hour.

Atrafficanalysis wasnotconducted for the study as peak-hourtrip generationisexpected to be lessthan

100 vehicletrips,the report notes. Asforprevious sightlineconcerns, theconsultant recommendedthat allground-level parking spaces be designated as “Reverse Entry Only” to allowdrivers exitingthe spaces to achieve improved sightdistance along55B Street.

Theplanningdepartment notesthe proposalisconsistent withthe new Official Community Plan(OCP)designationof Neighbourhood Centre and Corridors(NC)forthe site,which isintendedfor multi-unit residential andmixed uses in neighbourhood centresandalong majorcorridors.

The application would resultin a rezoningfrom Core Commercial (C1) to a new Comprehensive Development(CD) Zone.

A publicinformationmeetingon theproposed development will be heldon April9,from5:30 to 7 p.m. at the South Delta Secondary cafeteria.

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StudentsexcelinLegionYouthRemembrancecontest

Several Delta studentsare celebrating successinthe Royal Canadian Legion’s2025 National Youth Remembrance Contest.

This year, studentsfromeight Delta schools submittedan impressive 133entries—a significantincrease from last year’s 88entries. Every participating school had at leastone student receivean award.

“This year has beenexceptionalasfarasthe Youth Remembrance Contestis concerned,” said Barbara Dyck, Youth Chair, LegionBranch61 (Delta). “To see so many students participateistruly wonderful. It’s incrediblyimportant that today’s youthunderstand the sacrificesofthosewho came beforethemandthe freedoms we enjoy todayas a result. We are so thankful to the schooldistrictfor partnering

KylieMadsen(Grade 6, NeilsonGroveElementary) received anhonourablementioninB.C. forherjunior-levelpoem.

withusonthisinitiative and helping spreadthe word about thecontest.”

DeltaBranch61 received thehighest numberofentries amongthe sixbranchesinits zone. Six Delta students were

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named zone winners. The PeaceArch Zoneincludes Delta, Richmond, Tsawwassen, Crescent Beach, White Rock, and Cloverdale.

Twolocal students have earnedprovincial recognition

for theirefforts.

MatthewFriesen(Grade12, Delta Secondary) was awarded first place in B.C. for his senior levelessay,and Kylie Madsen (Grade6, Neilson Grove Elementary) received an honourablementionin B.C. forher junior-level poem.

This marks Madsen’s second consecutive year being recognized—her poem earned Zone winner status last year and went on to place thirdin B.C.

Friesen’sessayis currently being evaluated at the National level.

“Weareanxiously awaiting the results,” said Dyck “It’sthe first time our Zone has had a studentadvance to Nationals.”

The Royal Canadian Legion’s Youth Remembrance Contest invites students to submit posters, poems,andessays that honourthelegacy of Canada’s

veterans.

Entriesprogress through Branch, Zone,andProvincial levels, with top submissions movingon to National adjudication.

At the March10 Delta School District board meeting, the students were formally recognized andpresented withcertificates and awards by membersof LegionBranch61(Delta), Sharon Davis,Branch Past President, Barbara Dyck, Youth Chair,and Jann Kwasnicki, Committee Memberand formerPrincipal at NeilsonGrove Elementary.

Familymembers and school staffincludingprincipal Mareva Hope from Neilson Grove, and teachers Colleen Blatzand Jess McMillanfrom Delta Secondary joinedincelebratingthe students’achievements.

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Community Busyroeherringfishery forDeltaLifeboat

The Canadian Lifeboat Institution, who ownsandoperatesthe Delta Lifeboat, againdeployedherasa search and rescue support vesselfor the2026 roeherring fisheryinthe Straitof Georgia.

Following a requestfromthe Royal Canadian Navy(RCN),three junior officers joined thecrewfortrainingand seatime.

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The Delta Lifeboat departedon March1,arrivingoff Hornby Island at whereactivefishing had commenced.

Throughoutthe next 11 days the RCNmembers integrated withthe Delta Lifeboat crewconducting a range oftrainingexerciseswhile remaining onhighalertforany callsforassistance fromthefishingfleet.

Training covered navigation, steering(sometimesinheavy seas),lookout duties and beingofficerofthe watch, radio work andlog keeping.

Exercisesincluded towing,firefighting, dewatering(vesselstakingon water),operatingthelifeboat’s rubber boat, searchpatterns,firingtheline gun, general ship handling, including learning to steera weathercourse in high seas.

Acontinual radio watch was maintainedthroughoutthedeployment.

Thecrew responded to two requests formedicalassistance.

Thefirst fora semi-consciousfishermanwho wastransported to Deep Bay aboard his own high-speedfishing vessel.

The second wasmore serious. A semi-consciousfishermancollapsed onthedeck ofaherringpunt,face down inthefishandits crewnotknowingwhat to do,especiallyas a spinal

atwhereactive fishinghad commenced.

injury wasalso suspected.

The Lifeboat wason scenein15minutesand securedalongside withdifficultyasit was dark,the sea was rough, andthe punt was hangingonto itsnet still outandfulloffish.

Two Lifeboat crew members boarded the punt to conductanassessment, afterwhichthe patient was securedin a clamshell stretcher.

He wastransferred to the Lifeboat wherefurtherassessmentofvitals was madeanda warmingprocess beganas hypothermia was suspected. He soon regainedhisfacultiesand wastransferred to Deep Bayandhospital.

Althoughnootherincidents occurred duringthefishery, several signals were received fromfishing vesselsthankingthe Lifeboat for again standing by and supportingtheiroften dangerous work.

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The Delta Lifeboatdepartedon March1,arrivingoffHornbyIsland

Community

Howfarmlandwildlifereactstoamildwinter

Nature Notes

CONNORHAWEY

Delta Farmlandand Wildlife Trust

Anyfarmer can tell youthat no two yearsoffarmingare everthe same,and thisisalsotrueforfarmland wildlife.

Every winter,the Delta Farmland and WildlifeTrustmonitorsfarmland species,from Snow Geese to Barn Owls and songbirds.

TheFraser Riverdelta provides significant stopover habitatfor populations ofmigratorybirds,which can be highly affected by yearlychangesinthe weather.

In a typical year, Snow Geese arrive in ourarea in October, andmost will tend to move south to the Skagit delta or Californiaduringthefirst cold snap.

This year, September was warmer than averageacross western North America, and we sawadelay in the arrival datesofall waterfowl,including Snow Geese.

Withoutanextendedcold snap this year,which willfreeze over water onfieldsand sloughs, sending Snow Geese south, we’vecontinued to see

largeflocksinthefields throughoutthe winter,and many will likely stay until theirmigration to the Arctic breeding grounds.

SandhillCranesandTrumpeter

Swansalso seem to bebenefitingfrom themildconditionsand abundanceof covercrops. Flock sizesfor both species have been thehighest we’ve seenin at leastfive years.

Whilehigher numbersof hungry waterfowlonfarmlandthis winter might be concerning, themild weather alsomeansthat covercrops were planted early andgrew successfully,offering amplefood for hungry waterfowl.

Withouta significantcold snap this year, we’re not seeing winter damage to covercropsanywherenearnormallevels and even saw sunflowers stillinbloomin November. This yearisalessonin how adaptable you have to be onfarmland; whether you’reafarmerora Snow Goose!

Editor’s note: Nature Notes is a monthly columnproduced by the Delta Naturalists andits community partners. Forinfo on monthlymeetings, nature walks andmore, see www.deltanaturalists.org andwww.facebook.com/ DeltaNats.

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Community

ShredforFoodtosupporthighschool studentsinneedandSouthDeltaFoodBank

Thecostof nutritious food keeps goingup, puttingitfurther beyondthe reachof somefamiliesin Delta.

Allofthenetproceeds fromtheLadner Rotary “Shred for Food” event on Saturday, April4th, to the South Delta Food Bankplusthe club’s “food pantry”for Delta Secondary students, fromfamiliesinneed, on weekendsduring the school year.

The April4th Shred A Thon, sponsored by Ladner-based companies, Ideal Door Ltd., Millenium Pacific Greenhouseand Fortis BC, will be openfrom10 a.m. to 2 p.m. beside at Eastlink(Delta Cable) at 5381LadnerTrunk Road

inLadner.Adonation of$15 per banker’s box of paperdropped offfor secure shreddingon the spotinLadner site will help withfood security forthosewhoneed a handup.

Anyindividual,company or organization can bringtheiroldtax returns, credit card bills, business records, bank statements, and personalinformation documents so ashredding company can safelyand securely shred the paper onthe spot.

RotaryClubishostingashred-a-thon fundraiseron Saturday, April4.

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“Rotaryisall about the fellowshipandfriendshipsthat developamong ourmembers as we work together to provide service to our community and our world,whereit isneeded,” says Ladner Rotary Clubpresident Brian Coe. “In a way, generous residentsof Ladnerand Delta have participated withusin this causeoffood security by participatingin our ShredA Thon. So thank you to ourlocal residents who have enabledus to pass alongthousandsof dollarsin netproceeds to thosewholiveand work amongusandneed it the most.”

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Community CitylaunchesEarth DayPhotocontest

TheCityof Delta has launchedits 18thAnnualEarth Day Photo Contest, inviting residents to capturethe magnificenceof naturethroughtheir cameralens.

This year’s theme, Wildlife, encourages participants to exploreandcelebrate thediverse animals,birdsand natural habitatsthat make Delta such avibrant and ecologically rich place to live.From birdsalongourshorelines to pollinators inlocal parksandneighbourhood green spaces, residentsareinvited to showcasethe wildlifethat inspiresthem andhighlightstheimportanceofenvironmental stewardship.

Whocan participate?

Delta residents aged fiveandolder areeligible toparticipateinoneofthe following categories:

* Adult(18+ years)

* Youth(13–17 years)

* Child(5–12 years)

Each participant may submitone unaltered photographtakenin Delta that capturestheir perspective oflocal wildlife. To protectprivacy, photographs must notincludeidentifiable

individuals.

How to enter

To enterthecontest, participants must sign up at letstalk.delta.ca/ EarthDayContest to complete the required photo waiverformandupload theirphotograph. Participants may alsoincludeanoptional titleandbrief descriptionexplaininghow wildlife positivelyimpactstheirlivesor why protecting Delta’s naturalenvironment isimportant to them.

Prizes and recognition

Excitingprizes await the winners, includingfirst, secondand thirdplace awardsin each category.Agrandprize winner will be selected outofalleligibleentries received anda Fan Favourite winner will be chosen by public vote, which will be open to Delta residents from April3 to 12.

Winningphotographs may be featuredonthecity’s website, socialmedia channels,andotherEarth Daypromotional materials.

Theentrydeadlineis Wednesday, April1.

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Entriesare nowbeingaccepted fortheCityof Delta’s 18th annual Earth Day PhotoContest. yourcommunity

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TellingaStorycomingtoGallery1710onMarch27

LAURELJOHNSON

Contributing Writer

Artisa powerfulform of storytellingproduced by artiststhroughoutthe ages.

The South DeltaArtists Guild’s nextshow willnot disappoint.

Thoughthemedium might be a painting, sculptureorthree dimensionalart, memoriesand emotions can tell our storiesthat words cannot express.

Landscapeshint at journeys taken, portraits canshowalife well spent. Artoften reveals experiencesthat touched ourlives.Art can be transformativeandif we resonate withtheartist andthe subject, it evokes fondmemorieslongafter we leavethe gallery.

Gallery1710in Tsawwassenisopen Friday to Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.

Ourartistin residence

thismonthis renowned artist Dale Byrne,who willshowhis techniques on Saturday March28 after12:30 p.m. To watch

Daleislike magic. He will be using acrylicsand painting landscapes. Don’t miss it. The showisongoinguntil April19.

Formembershipinfo, visit our website at:www. southdeltaartistsguild. com.

DeltaPhoto Club welcomes award-winning digitalartistandeducator

Workshop willbe held via Zoom on April1

The Delta Photo Clubisdelighted to invitemembers and guests to a special Zoompresentation with Australiabased photographer Sandra Dann, who will be speaking on Conceptual Storytellingthrough Photography. The eventtakesplaceon Wednesday, April1 at 7:30 p.m.

Dannisadigitalartistand educator specialisingincreativeimage-making, colour,andvisual storytelling. She encouragescreatives to explorewhetherthey want their work to reflect reality or stepinto somethingmoreimaginative.

Witha backgroundasan award-

winningphotographer,shenow teachesinternationally Photoshop andAI-assisted creative workflows. Sheisan Adobe Community Expert and haspresentedfororganizations includingthe Royal Photographic Society, Camversation(UK)andthe Photographic Society ofAmerica. Joinusforthis workshop to learn how to use symbols, colour,andvisual cues to communicateadeepermessage oremotion inanimage. She will shareideasonwhere to findinspirationand how to break away from traditionalphotography–oftenusing your ownphotos to buildcomposite

imagery.

To attendthe workshop, becomea memberofthe Delta Photo Club by filling outthemembershipform at: http://deltaphotoclub.com/membersign-up-form.

You canalso attendasa guest by sendingane-transferof$10 to:treasurer_membership@deltaphotoclub.com by noon, Wednesday, April1. Please include your nameandemailaddress withthetransfer.

Formoreinformation aboutthe club andfuture events,visitdeltaphotoclub. com.

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PHOTO SUBMITTED Sandra Dannistheguestpresenterat April1 DeltaPhotoClub workshop.

Siwash Rock by artistMelAnderson.

SkippingPuddles by artistJohn Vicente.

Safewaysseniorscanloseweight

Theprevalenceofobesityamong adults60andolderis significant.

Seniorswhoqualifyasobese, which occurs whena person’s bodyaccumulatesand storesexcessive amountsof bodyfat, carrya higher risk of chronic diseaseslike type 2 diabetes,heart disease,andcertain typesof cancer.

Seniorsdiagnosed withobesityare urged to seek safeandhealthy ways to lose weight.

Faddietsandothermeans to quick weight loss can be dangerous, but simplelifestyle changesandhealthy habits canhelp seniors safelylose weight.

Consumenutrient-densefoods: Leanproteins,wholegrains,fruits,and

vegetables offer plenty ofvitamins, mineralsandfibre but tend to be lowin calories. That makesthemidealoptions for peoplelooking to lose weight,as they contribute to feelingsoffullness without consumingalotof calories.

Incorporate physical activityinto your daily routine: Exercise can pose problemsforolder adultswhoqualify asobese. The jointissuesthat canaffect olderadults withobesity can make traditionalexercise regimensthat incorporate strengthtrainingandmoderate to vigorousaerobicactivity very difficult, and maybe even dangerous.

Butexerciseneed not be intense to be effective. Walkingisagreatphysical

activityforolderadults.

Swimmingalsoisexcellent, as itprovidesafull-body workoutthat’s easy on the joints.

Seniorsareurged to speak withtheir physicians aboutphysicalactivitiesthey can handle.

Don’tsleeponsleep: Sleep can be an effectiveallyfor seniorslooking to lose weight.

Seven to ninehoursof sleep pernight helps supportahealthymetabolismand regulate hunger.

Seniorswho have troublefalling asleep at night can try various strategies, from avoiding caffeinefromtheafternoonon to avoiding screens afterdinner,

Polypharmacy,orthepracticeof managing multiplemedications,is a part oflifefora significant percentage of seniors.

Many prescriptionand over-thecounterdrugsareessentialfor maintaininghealthand managing chronic conditions.

However, the chemicalcomplexity ofmixing so many drugs canlead to dangerous outcomesifoneisn’t careful.

Structured medication management isessentialfor seniors’ safety.

Here’s how to safely navigate taking multiplemedications at once:

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Conducta medicationaudit: Take allofthemedicationsand supplements you use to aprimary care physicianorpharmacist to discuss potential interactionsandifanyprescriptions can be cancelled.

Talk aboutdeprescribing: Speak withadoctor abouttheprocessof tapering offmedicationsthat may no longer be necessary orare resultingin more harm than benefit.

Useone pharmacy: Alwaysfillprescriptionsfromthe samepharmacy. Modern systemsare equipped with safeguards to flag certaindrug-to-drug interactions automatically.Also, the

pharmacistisoftenanunderutilized resource.Askquestions andfigure out ifheorshe canconductamedication review to ensure a regimenfortaking medicationsisascomplication-free as possible.

Utilizesmartsystems: Rely on smartpilldispensersthat unlock only at thecorrecttime to manage high-risk medications.Otherpillorganizersand digital apps can set reminders to take medications at the appropriate times. Linkdoses to actions: Make medicationsan automatic part of your day by linkingthem to activities,like morningpillstaken witha cupofcof-

to preparetheir bodies to get better rest at night.

Work to combatstress: Stress is a contributor to weightgain.And stress anddisorderslinked to itare perhaps morecommonamongadults60and overthan people realize.

Sufficient sleep, meditationanddeep breathingexercises canhelp seniors combat stress,andthat in turn mayhelp olderadults avoidexcess weight gain.

Obesityisaproblemamong older adults.

Finding safe ways to lose weight can have a profoundeffecton seniors’ shortandlong-termhealth.

-Metro Creative

How to manage multiple medications

feeor eveningpillswhen you eatdinner.

Use visualcues: Keep pillorganizersinavisible spot so you remember to takethemedication.

Askfor help: If managingmedications has becomeatallorder,ask a friend,familymemberoravisiting nurseoraide to assist withmedication management.

Update your list: Always maintain a currentlistofthemedicationsand supplements youaretaking, and bring italong to everynewmedical appointmentforfurther review.

-Metro Creative

Spendingtime withgrandchildren can make seniorsfeel young and valued.

Grandparentsareoftenasked to stepinas caregivers to the youngsterstheylove.

Chasingarounda toddleror school-aged child canaffect seniorsdifferentlythanitaffects parentsintheir20sor30s.

Effectivelyand safely managing thephysicalandemotional tollof caring forgrandchildren maycomedown to emphasizing balance.

Protectyour body: Grandparentsshould rely on strollers, high chairsand step stools to minimizeheavylifting. Whena child wants to be held, a senior can sitonthecouchor a chairand have the child climb

up to them.

Incorporatedowntime: Seniorsshould schedulequiet

time so they can getaphysical andmentalbreak. Whetherthis timeinvolves reading booksor

engagingin easy crafts,ensuringthereare blocks of time for rest isessential.

Conducta safetycheck: It’s importantforahome to be safefor kidsand seniorsalike. Removingbreakableitemsand covering up sharp edgeson furnitureandother hard surfaces canprotectgrandparentsand grandkids.

Establish some boundaries: Grandparentsshouldestablish clearcommunication withtheir own children regardingtheir expectations. It’s important to definea schedulethat worksfor the senior,andheorsheshould be honest abouthow much they can manage.

Know the rules: Grandparentsshoulddiscuss

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Seniorscanemphasizebalancewhencaregiving

what parentsexpect regarding screentime, naps, food, andmore.Aunited front from parentsandgrandparents can reducetheneed to negotiate withheadstrong children. Make a backupplan: Seniors shouldemphasize to their childrenthat theyneed to have a backup caregiver available for whentheyarenot able to watch thegrandchildren. Seniors deserve days off.

Grandparentsfrequentlyare calledupon to pitch in andhelp their children with caregiving needs. Bonding withgrandchildren can be rewarding, but seniors must balancetheir own needs withtheneeds of their childrenandgrandchildren.

-Metro Creative

CHURCHDIRECTORY

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

3900 ArthurDrive, Ladner 604-946-4522

sacredheartparish.ca

Mass Schedule

Saturdayat5 pm Sunday at 9am 11amand 5pm

Daily Massin the Chapel at 9amMon-Sat

“Aplacewhereloveandfriendshipmatters”

Community

AllSaintsAnglican Church 4979-44A Avenue,Ladner 604-946-9179 •604-946-4224

JoinusSundayService @10am

WednesdayService @10am followed by BibleStudy Formoreinformation www.allsaintsladner.org or call 604-946-8413. 4755ArthurDrive,Delta

ONLINEOR IN-PERSON, Sundays@ 9:30a.m.

www.ladnerlife.com

ST.DAVID’S ANGLICANCHURCH

1115 –51AStreet Tsawwassen Rector

Rev.SimbarasheBasvi

SundayService10am

Wed.Service11am

604-943-4737

st.davidsdelta51@gmail.com

Sundaysat10:00a.m.

Rev.Jason Truell 中文主日崇拜 10:00a.m.

Nancy 楊牧師

4594 –54A Street, Ladner,B.C. 604-946-7033, office@ladnercrc.com www.ladnercrc.ca

TrunkRd.

We inviteyou to worship in person

Joinusaswecelebrate God’sgrace Sundaysat10am www.benedictionlutheran.org

Jesuslaiddown his life

Twothousand years after Jesuswalkedonthe earth, ourworldis still talking abouthim.

Historyhasneverlet us forgetthatJesus madean impactin this world– but whodid Jesusactually sayhewas?

Thereare eighttimes in the Gospelof John when Jesussaid “I Am…” On oneofthoseoccasions,Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd. The goodshepherdlaysdown hislifeforthesheep.”

Butwhy wouldashepherdlay down theirlifeto save theirsheep?

It onlymakes sense for ashepherdtodiefor theirsheepif thesheep areindanger, andhis death isinorder to protectanddefendthem –tosavethemfromthat danger.

TheBible hasafewdifferentterms to describe the danger weare in,but

Minister’s Minute

ROBCOLLIS

St.Andrew’sChurch

it canbeboileddownto four words: transgression, sin, iniquity, and deceit.

Transgressionconveys the ideaofcrossing over aboundary– doing somethingyou know is prohibited.

Transgressionsare actions whichreflect rebellion against God.

Sinsignifiesmissing the mark –it’snotdoing

somethingthatwascommanded. It’s aturning away from thetrue path, and missing it.

Iniquityisthe ideaof somethingthat’sbeen bent outofshape and twisted– there’sadistortion towardsGod and his will.

And deceit –it’sfraud –lyingand covering up thetruth.

We could saysomuch moreaboutthese–but this is thecruxofthereal danger we all face.These arethe things whichkeep us from God. Andthey’re things we can’t fix ourselves.

That’s whyJesus laid down his life.Jesus died to forgiveusour moral corruption,and to raise us to the fullness oflife in him.

This Easter, whynot come tochurch and hear aboutJesus?Comelisten to whohe says he is!

Tsawwassen United Church 693–53rdStreet, Tsawwassen

Rev.Marie Paul Welcometoeveryonefor Worship &Friendship Sundays @10:00am tuc@telus.net604.943.2911

“Be Faithful,betrue, be ablessing”

www.livinghopeladner.com

DELTA SPORTS

Sports

SouthDeltaU18A1Stormwinsprovincialbronze

securing a spotinthe semifinals.

The South Delta Minor HockeyU18 A1 team putthefinishing touches onan outstanding season last week at the2026U18 Tier2Provincial Championshipsin Kelowna, returning home witha well-earnedbronzemedal afterfive days ofhigh-levelcompetition.

South Deltaarrived at provincials ridinga wave ofmomentumand showeditimmediatelyin round-robin play, winningallthree gamesinconvincing fashion.

The Stormopenedthe tournament witha hard-fought3–2 win over Cranbrook beforeerupting offensively in back-to-back wins by scoresof8–1 and8–2, over Vernonand Powell River

In the semifinal matchup, South Deltafaceda tough Vancouver Minor Hockeysquad. Despiteadetermined effort, the team cameup just short, with a4-2loss settingthe stageforabronze medalshowdown.

Refusing to letthedisappointment definetheir tournament, South Delta responded witha strong performance inthebronze-medal game,defeating Vernon4-0 to claim thirdplaceand close outprovincialsonahighnote.

Theprovincialbronzemedal was a fittingend to what has beena remarkable seasonfortheU18A1program.

Earlierinthe year, South Delta captured gold at the local Tim Jardine Memorial Tournament and claimed the Flight 2 league banner,finishing the regular season withanimpressive 18-31 record. The teamcontinueditsdomi-

nant play into the postseason, going undefeated in Tier 2playoffs to secure theplayoff bannerand earnits berth at provincials.

Leadershipplayed a key role throughoutthe season, both behindthe benchandontheice.

The team was guided by coaches Ken Priestlay, Owen Venier, and Kai Sloan, whosecommitmentandpreparation helped fostera cultureofaccountability, resilience,and teamwork.

Thegraduatingplayers were instrumentalin settingthat toneandleading the teamthroughitsbiggestmoments.

Sean Jones, DylanLappin, Damian Dumas, Mitch McCluskey,Brendan Sas, Max Kobus, JoeProkopand Ty Wilkins provided steady leadership, experience, and work ethic,leavinga strong legacy fortheprogramastheynowmove onto newopportunities beyondminorhock-

ey.From tournament gold to league andplayoff bannersandaprovincial bronzemedal,the2025/26 season will be rememberedasoneofthemost successfulin South Delta Minor Hockey history TheU18A1 teamnotonly delivered resultson the scoreboard but also representedtheircommunity with pride,determination,and class— makingthisprovincial podiumfinishagreat way to cap offan outstanding season.

Roster: Sean Jones, Damian Dumas, DylanLappin, Max Kobus, Mitchel McCluskey, Joe Prokop, Brendan Sas, Ty Wilkins, Rhys Dupuis, Spencer Ferguson, Marcus Jerke, Matteo Muller, Lincoln Pavlich, Dylan Hagan, JordanLappin, DexterCrackel, Mateo Gerbrandt, Jaxon Johannson, Dexter Paziuk, Holden Ross, Linden Bolina (AP), Luke Wilson(AP).

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The South DeltaMinorHockey U18A1 Stormpicked up abronze medal at theprovincials in Kelowna.

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Build yourdreamhomeonthebestviewlot inTsawwassen,offering a280-degreeview. Thispropertyhasbeenfullyexcavatedwith engineeredretaining wallsandtiebacks.New B.C.higherdensitypolicieswillallowfora legalsuite &largersquarefootage.Deltamay allowabasement. ThisLocationis a10,view is a 12andbestpricedpropertyontheMarket.

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Welcomehome toNauticaSouth!Thisbright andspacious 2 bedroom, 2bathroom CORNERsuitehasplentytooffer includingafunctionallayoutwith agenerous livingroom,large primarybedroomcompletewithcozywindowseat,walkin closet andensuite. Otherfeatureshandscraped,engineered hardwoodthroughout, 2tandem parkingstalls,astoragelocker acrossthehallonthesamefloor.Hot waterandgasincluded in the maintenancefee.Steps to walking trails, coffeeshops, restaurants,the marinaandeverything else thatcharming Stevestonhas tooffer.

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 homemovein ready.Oneparking andonestorage lockerincludedand conveniently locatedin Central Tsawwassen close to shops,markets,groceries,restaurants,recreationand transportation.Quick possessionpossible,don’twait!

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Beautifullymaintained1,818sq ft rancheronaquiet cul-de-sacinLadner’s sought-after Marina Gardens. This3-bed,2-bathhome features aspacioussingle-levellayoutwith high living room ceilings,cross-halldining,andanopenkitchenand family room.Updates includewide-plankflooring,newliving roomwindows (2025),appliances(2020),and on-demandhot water. Thefamily roomopens to aprivatenortheast-facingbackyard with maturelandscaping, aretractablepatio awning,and apoweredshed.Close to Neilson Grove Elementary,golf,trails,marina,boatlaunch,andparks.

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$2,390,000 This custom-built 2024 BeachGrove home,designedbya contractor for hisown family,sparesnoexpense.It featuresa luxury kitchenwithhighendappliancesandquartzcountertops, ensuite bathroomsinevery bedroom with 11-foot ceilings,and spacious mediaandgreatroomsforentertaining. With radiantheating,air conditioning, andaprivateyardsteps from thebeach andgolfcourse,thisdreamhomeoffers comfortandeleganceinaprimelocation.

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Stunning Pinnacle Homesbuilt Rancher, thequalityisobvious from exteriortointerior.Highendappliances,granitecounters,hardwood flooring, high endfinishinginevery aspect,two by sixconstruction, down totheclear cedarsoffits on theexterior. Thedetailshows in everyroomof this magnificent home.

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Breathtakingviewsofgolfcourseandmountains from this fourth floor unitinconcretebuilding at muchdesired TsawwassenSprings.Many upgrades,hardwood floors, high ceilings, upgraded kitchenwithquartzcounters,stainless steel appliances andbuiltin Boschcappuccino machine.Openconceptliving/diningarea.A12by 12footbalconywithnaturalgasheatingandBBQ hookup.Geothermalheatingandairconditioning. Twobedroomsand twobathrooms with heated floorinprimarysuite,Insuitestorageandstepsto finedining, coffeeshopand golf course.

This bright top-floor condofeatures9’ceilings, aprivate balcony overlookingthe quietbackofthe building, twobedrooms, two full bathrooms, awell-maintained kitchen, andin-suitelaundry.It offersaccess to greatamenities—including afitnessroom,storage locker,andgatedundergroundparking—whilebeingjuststepsfrom shops, restaurants,schools, parks, andtransit.

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It is with heavy heartsthat we announcethepassing of MossyonMarch 6,2026,atage89. He is predeceased by hiswifeJoanne,sisters Dina, Alie, Hennyandbrother Art. He is survived by his daughter Kathy, grandsons Allan, Adam,and agreatgrandson.

Well Dad, youfinally made thepaper. (It washis weekly ritual to read this paper’s obituary section—“I’mjustchecking to seeifI’minit.”)

Withheavy hearts,a lifetimeofjoyful memoriesand more than afew storiesweprobably shouldn’t repeat,weannouncethepassingofourdad, Denny. Alifelong residentofLadner, he seemed to know everyone—and if hedidn’t,itdidn’ttakelong.To most, he wasa friend,neighbour,orfamilyinone wayoranother.

Theyoungestoffour childrenborntoFloyd and MargeryRogers, Dennyarrived ready to stir things up.Mischief, troublemaking,andpracticaljokes weren’tphases—they were lifelong commitments. These traits neverfaded. Rightupuntil theend, you could still catchhim stickingouthistongueorpulling a face,justtoget areaction. Therewasn’ta dad joke hedidn’tlove—andhisfavouriteshe told on repeat, with such dedication that eventually thejokewasn’t thepunchline… therepetitionwas.

Denny grew upanaccomplished multi-sportathlete, with aparticularpassion formen’s fastpitch,playing and travellingacrossNorth America. In lateryears, hetraded thediamond forthegolfcourse,enjoying weekly rounds withtheTsawwassen Springs men’s club.Hewasalso an avid hunter spending many cold,wetdays in thefield callingducks and chasing pheasants—buthis fall moosehuntingtrips were especiallydear to him.

Apassionategardener,Denny took greatprideinhis yard. If youlived in East Ladnerandhappened to pass by while he wastendingit, chancesareyou wenthomewithsomethingfromit.In recent years, he couldoftenbe found cheeringonthe DeltaIce Hawks—or generously supporting acertain “local charity,”Cascades Casino.

ThelastcoupleofyearsDennyfaced immense physical challenges,but through it all, heneverlost his senseofhumouror thespiritthatdefinedhim. He facedeverythingwithhis trademarkwit,quick jokes, andthatunforgettablesmile.His resilience— fuelledinnosmall partbyhis stubbornness—gave us20extra months with him, and we aregratefulfor everyday.

Dennywaspredeceased by hisparents; his brothers,Mattand Homer; andhisdaughter,Colleen (Mickey).Heissurvivedbyhis sister,Jackie;his children, Brian(Dana),Shawnna (Greg),Amanda (Jason),and Kendra(Scott);aswellas15 grandchildrenand threegreat-grandchildren- many of whom inheritedhissenseofhumour (forbetteror worse).

Intrue Dennyfashion, we’resurehe’salready causingalittlemischiefwhereverhe’s landed. We’ll miss himdeeply, laughabouthimoften,anddoour besttokeephisstories—andhisjokes,whether we likeitornot—alive.

APPLICATION NO.AE113035

ENVIRONMENTALPROTECTIONNOTICE Application forpermitapprovalundertheprovisionsofthe EnvironmentalManagementAct.

FortisBCEnergy Inc. (FortisBC)intends to submitthisapplication to theDirectorrequesting authorization to discharge effluentgeneratedduring excavations foranewgaslineinstallationnear88 Street and BurnsDrive inDelta,BC. Thenewgasline willconnecttheproposedstation at the Beedie Parkwooddevelopment(5224 88Street,Delta)tothe existing FortisBCintermediate-pressurepipelinealongLadnerTrunk Road,requiring horizontaldirectionaldrilling(HDD)attheLadner Trunk Roadand Highway99crossings.The discharge will consistof groundwater interceptedduring excavation activitiesassociatedwiththe pipeline installation.

Thelandsupon whichthedischarge activities willoccurareadrainage ditch on thesouth sideofLadner TrunkRoad and adrainage ditchonthe westsideof88Street(northof Highway99). Drainage 1:49.0834 (lat), -122.9795 (long);Drainage5:49.0827(lat), -122.9814 (long).

The maximum rate oftreatmentand dischargeofgroundwaterwillbe:

Drainage1:7.66 m3/day for24hours aday,uptoa 30-dayperiod.

Drainage5:0.13 m3/dayfor 24 hours aday,uptoa30-dayperiod.

Thecharacteristicsofthe effluentare as follows:

Parameter Drainage 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

Cobalt 0.00680.0034 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

Thetype(s)oftreatmenttobeappliedtothedischargeis/are: Various watertreatmentmethodologieswillbeimplemented to achieveregulatory compliance. Treatment mayinclude filtration, flocculantadditionand/ormetalsprecipitation. Aqualifiedprofessionalwill conduct regularmonitoring,sampling,andanalysis to ensurecompliancewiththeproposeddischargecriteria,prior todischarge.

Anypersonwhomaybeadverselyaffected bytheproposeddischargeof wasteandwishes to provide relevant informationmay, within30days afterthelastdate ofposting,publishing,serviceordisplay, send written commentstotheapplicant, with acopytotheDirector,Environmental Stewardship,atthe BCEnergy Regulator6534100th Avenue,FortSt. John, B.C,V1J8C5, Waste.Management@bc-er.ca. Theidentityofany respondentsandthe contentsofanythingsubmitted in relation to thisapplication willbecomepartofthe public record.

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