Delta Optimist March 27, 2025 by Delta Optimist

ThreesofarinDeltaaselectiongetsunderway

Nation votes April 28 to decide whichparty can bestdealwith U.S. threat

PHILMELNYCHUK

pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

Thereshould be no reasonfor crying boredomand sitting at home when Canada goes to the polls April 28.

Withthe world’s economic and military super powerthreatening Canada constantly,theelection called on Sunday (March 23),could simply boildown to which partyandprime minister can best combatthemenace of U.S. President DonaldTrump.

Three candidatesin Delta so far will be campaigning to show whois best forthe job.

Natasa Sirotic, withthe People’s Partyof Canada,istrying to getthe partyinto the Houseof Commons.

The educator,who’s just entering politics, says shelikesthe party’s four principlesoffreedom, responsibility, respectandfairness.

Runningforthe Canada isformer

of Commerceexecutive-director Jill McKnight.

create somethinggreaterthanthemselves,” said McKnight

Meanwhile, Delta policeofficer Jessy Sahota willtry to get outthe message that partyleaderPierre Poilievre has beenpreaching, and which hadthe partyleadinginthe polls,untilTrump’s attacks on Canada began this year.

Canada’s twoother parties,theNDP andtheGreen Partyof Canada, so far, have not named a candidateherein Delta.

Thiselection will be Canada’s 45th, according to Elections Canada.

Election Dayis Monday, April28, butthereare severalother datesand ways to cast your vote.

Anyone can vote early onany day, upuntil April22— by just showing up at any Elections Canada office.

Or,they cantakeadvantage of advance polling days on April18,19, 20 and 21 and cast their vote at their polling station.

It’salso possible to vote by mail, providing people apply by April22 and gettheir ballotin,either by mail orin person, before polls close on Election Day.

udon’t have to rinformation

card to find outwhere to vote.

You candothat any time by going to elections.caandenteringyour postalcode to see the location of the Elections Canada officein your riding and polling stations,when named.

The ridingof Delta was slightly modifiedin2023afterthe Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for B.C. recommended adding asmall area near Scott Road.

In the September2021election, Liberal Carla Qualtroughfinished first with22,105 votes(42.3 per cent), Conservative Garry Shearer finished second with17,695 votes (33.8 percent),NDP’s Monika Dean finished with9,580 votes(18.3 per cent), People’s Party of Canada’s Paul Tarasenko finished with1,291 votes (2.5 percent),Green Party’s Jeremy Smithfinished with1,243 votes(2.4 percent)and Independent candidate Hong Yan Pan(Melody Pan) finished with388 votes(0.7 percent).

The riding hasa population of about117,000and thereare82,897 peopleeligible to vote, says Elections Canada.

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UPFRONT

MayortointroduceTsawwassenlibrarymotion

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Mayor George Harvie hasadded a twistinthe Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall redevelopmentproposal.

On social media last week, Harvie saidthat aftertakinginto consideration feedback fromthe publicengagement sessionsonthe application,as wellthe Winskill Aquaticand Recreation Centre replacementproject, he willpresent a motion at thenextmeetingofcouncil (April14)asking thecity manager to completeananalysisofincluding anew libraryas part ofthe Winskillproject.

Hismotionnotesitis importantfor council to “fullyinvestigatethefeasibility anddesirability”ofincorporating a librarywhilethe Winskillprojectis still inthedesign stage, andthat there was “significantinterest from Delta residents” to seealibraryincorporated into thenewcentre at Winskill Park.

Thecity currentlyleasesthe Tsawwassenlibrary space at the Town Centre andthedevelopmentproposal includesconstructionofa larger,new library that would be given to the city.

The Optimist reached out to Harvie last weekforcomment, including whetherhe wouldalsolike to seethe move to Winskill, butdidnot receive a reply.

Theidea to move thelibrary wasalso

recently putforward by Dream South Delta,aconcerned residents’group opposed to the CenturyGroup’s redevelopment proposal.

DeltaFriendsofthe Library was quick to saytheideaisimpracticaland ill-conceived.

Winskill’s location at the southern edge of Tsawwassenisfarfromidealfor alibrary,whichshould serveasacentral hubforthecommunity, the charity notesinaletter, addingtheissue was already settledwhenaprevious2006 proposal to move the library to Winskill was put to aplebisciteand overwhelmingly rejected.

“First andforemost, the suggestion to relocate thelibrary to Winskill seems driven by opposition to the 24-storey towerproposal, rather than by a thoughtfulconsiderationofthe best locationfor thelibrary,” the letter states “Whileobjections to the towers are understandable,conflatingthat debate withthe library’sfuture risks compromisingthecommunity’s long-term interests,” saidthe letter.

The Town Centre developmentproposalisinthe review stageandcity staff arecompilingthe publicfeedback for a report to council that will also be discussed at its April14meeting.

Asfaraswhether removinganew Delta-owned libraryinthedevelopment would resultin thecitycompelllingthe applicant to reducethe scaleofthehousingproject, city staff clarifiedthe current applicationmeets theurbancentredesignationinthenew Official Community Plan.

That land-usedesignationcould seeup to 24 storeyswherea “significantcommunitycontribution”is provided.

Anamenitycontributionis somethingthat is negotiated withthe applicant, whocouldalsoprovide some otherformofcontribution,according to staff.

Giventhefacilitydesignisnot yet finalized,itis possible to incorporate the additionofalibraryinto the Winskillprojectthrough a redesign.

Preliminaryanalysisindicatesthat anewlibrary sized similarly to what isproposed at Town Centre, at about 15,000 square-feet,isestimated having anadditionalcostof$15-to-$25million abovethe overall$130-million Winskill project budget,alsoaccording to city staff.

In addition to other changesincludingexpanding parking at the park, a potentiallibraryadditionisa material change in scopefor Winskill, so the project would be delayed asfurther communityengagement would be recommended.

SANDOR GYARMAT PHOTO

The Tsawwassenlibraryislocatedatthe Tsawwassen TownCentreMall ina building owned by CenturyGroupandleasedto Delta.

WestshoreTerminalstoshippotashin2027

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Westshore Terminals at Roberts Bankin Delta ismoving closer to completing a majorproject to beginshipping potash overseas.

Westshore, ina recent news release, says it has made “significantprog-

ress”on buildingthe infrastructure to ship potashfromminingcompany BHP Billiton(BHP), whichisdeveloping a new$7.5-billion potash minein Saskatchewan calledthe Jansen Mine. Potashisacommon fertilizerused to provide nutrients to agricultural cropsandhouseplants.

BHPpreviously proposeda potash terminal at Fraser Surrey Docks, butthat application was withdrawn.

Sincetheproject began at the endof2024, Westshore says it has spent$545 million,which is being reimbursed by BHP, subject to a five percentholdbackaspro-

videdinan agreement. Reimbursementof Westshore’sexpenditures by BHPislimited to the amountoftheinitial budget agreed in 2021, at approximately$1billion,after whichcosts incurred by Westshore to completetheproject will not be reimbursed.

Westshoreadmitsit

willincurcost overruns. Significantfactorsin theincrease in project costs overthe budget includeinflation having beenhigherthan anticipated anddelays inthecompletionof outsourced design engineering, which will resultin increased labourandothercosts to maintainthetightproject schedule,thenews releasenotes,adding thecorporationdoesnot anticipateanyliquidity concerns resultingfrom Westshore’sobligation to fundthecost overruns.

Theprojectison schedule to be completed in 2026and Westshore “anticipatesmeaningful revenue” for potash handling to startin 2027, Westshoreadds.

Alpine Bulk Materials

Handling has been awardedacontract by Westshore Terminals forthedesignand supplyofshiploadersand conveyors forthe potash expansionfor handling andshipmentof4.5millionmetric tonnes potash per year.

Theproject will receive potash shipments by rail, offloaditinto a new storage building, transferit viaa closed conveyor system to ashiploaderfor

exportfrom Berth2. The potash totals woulddisplacethe same amountof currentcoal handling capacity at the site.

According to the Port of Vancouver,theproject was approved “subject to 50 permitconditions that Westshore Terminals Limited Partnership must meet to ensurethe projectdoesnot resultin significantadverse environmentaleffects.”

According to Westshoreduringthe applicationprocess, ananalysisanticipated emissions will be similar to existing levels.

Westshorealso pointed outtheemissions have decreased overthe years asthecompany has implemented technology andprocedural changes to reducedustemissions, independentofany permit requirements.

A report by Westshore ona summaryofits publicengagement noted, fromthefeedback it received,there was no clearindicationofeither supportoropposition to theproject.

ACityof Delta report to councilnoted civic staff“believe that overall, theprojectisa positive stepforward.”

PORT OF VANCOUVER REPORT Oncetheprojectisoperational, Berth2will facilitatethe exportofboth coalandpotashwhile Berth 1will remaindedicatedto coal.

JessySahotaalreadynamed asConservativecandidate

PHILMELNYCHUK

pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

While two candidates have recently joinedthe racefor Delta,the Conservative candidate has hadahead start by abouta year.

Const. Jessy Sahota, withthe Delta Police Department, announced his candidacyin April2024, withtheformal startofhis campaign launched on March9.

“I’m very optimistic. I’ve been campaigningforquite sometime,” Sahota said,notingthat his recentofficeopeningin North Deltadrewmorethan600 people.

“Peopleare ready,motivated and eagerfor change,” he said.

“They believe that thefederal government hasletthemdown significantly forthe past nine years.”

Before U.S. President Donald Trump’stariffsandconstantthreats against Canada,the Conservatives were polling wellaheadofthe Liberals, only to have the racetightenupafter thethreatsandthe selectionof Mark Carney,as Liberalleader.

“I think we’reexperiencing a honeymoon period with Mark Carney,” said Sahota. “Themore Canadians get to knowhim, day by day,themorethey’ll realizethat Pierre Poilievre andthe

Conservative partyisthe rightdecision.”

But Sahota pointed outthat Carney supportedthe carbontaxfor years underthe JustinTrudeau government, onlyfor Carney to recently abandon that.

He saidthat Canada has hadnine yearsofa Liberal government that has beendisastrous for the economy.

As well,crime rates have soared,he says.

“My jobin policing has become increasingly moredifficult,” he said, addingthat Canadians want a change ofdirection.

“There’snodoubt aboutit,violent crimeisonthe rise,” sayingthere have been recent daytimeshootings.And recently,a Vancouver policeofficer was attacked,he said.

Theprioritythoughisthe economy andaffordability,headded. Most peopleareliving paycheque to paycheque whilenot receivingthe servicesfor whichthey’re paying taxes.

“We payanexorbitant amount of taxes, and we expectthe government to provideacertainlevelof services.”

Sahota won goldand silvermedals inwrestlingin2023 at the World Police and Fire Games. He alsocompetesin kabaddiandis currently on political leave fromhis policing job.

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Jessy Sahotaisthe Conservative candidate in Delta.

JillMcKnighttorunforLiberalsinDelta

IAN JACQUES ijacques@delta-optimist.com

Alife-long Delta residentand activememberofthecommunity will be the Liberal candidateinthe upcomingfederalelection.

Withaproven record inleadership, businessandcommunity service, Jill McKnight says sheiscommitted to bringingherexperience and passion to Ottawa to represent Delta.

Aformerco-ownerof South Coast CasualsandtheLadner Village Market,she hasdedicated decades to fostering small businesses, helpingthemthrive and creatingavibrantcommunity atmosphere.

She saidshealsobrings a dedication to Delta’s economic developmentthroughherprevious leadership rolesaspresident ofthe Ladner BusinessAssociationand theexecutive-directorofthe Delta Chamberof Commerce.

McKnight saidthat Friday, March21 washer last day at the

Chamberasthe boardofdirectors hasaccepted her resignation.

“Deltadeserves someonewho will be a championfor ourcommunityinOttawa: someonewho knowsthe people, the businesses andtheorganizations that make it such a specialplace,” said former Delta Liberal MP Carla Qualtrough.

“Having worked with Jillfor yearsand seenfirsthandher passion,dedicationandimpact,I can thinkofnoone better to serve as Memberof Parliamentfor Delta.”

In 2019, McKnight received the Delta Chamberof Commerce Volunteerofthe Year Awardin her role at LBApresidentandone ofthecoordinatorsof theLadner Village Market.

Recently,she waspresented withthe King CharlesIII Coronation Medal,honouringher contribution to boththe business and widercommunity.

“I believe that leadershipis aboutliftingothersupanduniting people to create somethinggreater

thanthemselves,” said McKnight.

“Myexperienceasasmall business owner hastaughtme resiliency,determination, and hard work.Iamfocusedon making a difference,finding solutions,and helpingothers succeed When we collaborate, we harness adiversity ofideasand perspectives, leading to innovative solutions.”

She believesthat effective leadershipisn’t about being perfect but aboutlearning, growing, and adapting to the needsofthecommunity.

“I seek to create meaningful change,helpconstituentsfeel heard,andensure Delta has a strong voice at the table,” she said.

“Together, we canshapeabright futurefor Delta.”

Witha strong recordof volunteerism, business leadership, andcommunityengagement, McKnight saidsheis ready to be a strong voicefor Deltain Ottawa, working to ensure the communitythrivesinthe years to come.

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People’sPartyofCanadaaddingtolistof

PHILMELNYCHUK

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An educator withfour degrees, who’s alsoaformeruniversity lecturer, anda past math teacher at Southpointe Academy, ismovinginto politics, runningin Deltaforthe People’s Partyof Canada.

Natasa Sirotic,trained asanelectricalengineer inherhomecountryof Slovenia, thenmoved to Canada inthe1990s and earnedan education degree at UBC, followed by a master’s anddoctoratein math education at SFU.

Sheis currently curriculumandfaculty director, andoneofthe co-foundersof Math Potentials,which has offered mathand science enrichmentprograms to elementaryandhigh school studentsforthe

past 20 years. Sirotic likesthe party’s solutionoriented approach to issuesanditsfocuson the valuesoffreedom, responsibility, respect andfairness.

The party appeals to her becauseof“its solid values,andaplatform whichdoesn’t change at thewhim… solutions oriented,”she said.

“Itcouldhelp turnthe country inadirection that would be providing positive change that we need.”

The residentof Delta hasnever been involved in politics beforeandisexcited aboutthe partywhich seems to be agrass rootsmovement.

“Itcouldbringa voice of change anda different kindof voice, because my perceptionisthat the other partiesareall very

much alike.

“There’s very littledifference betweenthem.”

Whilethe People’s Partyof Canada is seen asonthefar right sideof the political spectrum, Siroticdoesnotconsider herselfas such.

“I’m very open minded My life speaksto that I have never considered myselfany kindoffar right.”

Health care andthe opioidcrisisare twoof her topissues, pointing outthe latter hasnot improved in the last several years.

“Being solutions orientedandproblem solver,asIam,I cannotacceptthat. I really believe that you getwhat you tolerate,”she said, addingit’s ahealth-related issue.

Governmentaccountability,the economyand

immigrationareother concerns.

“Our standardof living hasdrasticallydeclined. And it’s visibleacross all layers of society. So bringingprosperity to all Canadians,that matters very much.”

She saidthe Liberals and Conservatives want to reducethe numberof permanentimmigrants.

Butthe PPC wants to puta temporary moratoriumonimmigrationand then keep numbers at about200,000,once the housingcrisis has eased andnewcomers become integrated.

Young people currently can’tfind jobs,she added.

The party’s currently not representedinthe Houseof Commons but would like to winoneor two seatsinthecoming election,she said.

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OPINION

Momoney,moMassey,moproblemsforNDP

ROB SHAW GlacierMedia

Did the B.C. NDP government turn down hundredsof millionsofdollars infederalfunding to help payforitsnew George Massey Tunnel replacement? Turns out: Yes. DeltaMP andfederal cabinetminister Carla Qualtrough revealed to the Delta Optimist that Ottawa put cashonthetablefor thenew$4.15-billion,eight-lane tunnelundertheFraser River, but was rebuffed by Premier David Eby’sprovincial New Democrat administration.

“At some point, just beforethe last provincialelection, there wasalegitimate, multi-hundredmilliondollarofferthat the provincedidn’ttake at thetime,” Qualtrough toldthe paper.

Qualtrough,whoisnot seeking another term, appears to be spillingthe beansinherfinalhours in office.

Qualtrough toldthe Glacier Media outletthat the peopleof Deltaneed to knowthefederal

Liberal government, “made good onitspromise. We putalotof moneyonthetablethat would have ensured a secondexit outof Ladner.”

That secondexit outofLadner would have beenan overpass across Hwy.99, at River Road somethingthat hasnever been part ofthe scopeofthe tunnel project becausetheprovince said it would requiremorefunding. And yetwhenOttawa offered that money, B.C. appears to have saidno.

Premier David Eby hasfor morethan two years been calling onOttawa to helpfundthenew tunnel.

New Democrats have been

slow-playingconstructiononthe project sincetakingofficein2017, due to budgetconstraints.

Eby has raised theissue several timesdirectly withformerprime minister JustinTrudeau. Buthe’s never revealedthat he turned fundingdown.

The B.C. governmentina statementdidnotdenyfederal cash had beenoffered, butdisputed whetherit had everformally been put“inwriting” andthereforedid notconstitutea“formaloffer.”

The statementalsoshedlight onwhat appears to be thecoreof theissue: B.C. wanted at least 50 percentoftheprojectcost, which would have been$2billion and farmorethanthe“hundredsof

millions” Qualtrough had said was offered.

B.C. balked at thesmaller amount. Ottawa balked at B.C.’s request. And so nothing was everformally put“inwriting,”it appears.

“B.C. believesthe Government of Canada should supportthis importantproject with a significantfinancialcontribution comparable to what other provincesare receivingfortheir major transportationinfrastructure, like the Toronto to Quebec Cityhighspeed railproject,” readtheprovincial statement.

Eby haslongcomplained the federal governmentfails to give B.C. a fair shareoffundingcompared with Ontario and Quebec.

“Significantmoney wasoffered prior to the last provincial electionandtheprovince chosenot to acceptthat offer at thetime and hasn’t,asof yet, kindof accepted themoneythefedsare… able to pay,giventhe economic realities of ourtime,” Qualtrough said.

Maybe B.C. will reconsider?Or maybe Mark Carney will upthe offerduringtheelection? We’ll see.

Five weeksuntilnewgovernment for Canada

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This week, I’m sensing ashiftinconversations aboutthe economic aggression by thenew U.S. government.

People have started to move beyondtheanger, senseof betrayal,andanxiousness, transitioning towardsamore hopeful outlookthat highlights Canadians’ resilienceand resolve.

There’sagrowingconfidence that Canada willultimately ben-

efitfromdiversifying ourtrading partners. We seethe benefitsof investing at homeinto muchneeded infrastructure, housing, and jobcreation.Acommon themeemergingisthat while sacrifices may be required, the rewardsof reducing ourvulnerabilities to adominantand unpredictable marketplace will be worthit.

While I’mencouraged by the “elbowsup”mentality, the consequencesofthistrade warare real.

Beyond rising prices, there are job lossesthat hit close to home. Forinstance, recently,a Deltabased manufacturerannounced it was moving170local jobs to its North Carolinafacility. Though thisdecision was likely inthe

works beforethe U.S. tariffs,it’s obviousthey would be the coup degrâce.

Governments,nonprofits,and health systemsarebracingfor simultaneousfundingpressures, whilealsopreparingfora surge indemandfor servicesasthe effects ripplethrough ourcommunities.

With less than five weeksuntil what many considerthemost consequentialfederalelection in our lifetimes, we must approach thedecision with bothvigilance and clarity.

Thiselectionisnot just about choosing the rightleadershipfor Canada;it’s about safeguarding our values,protecting our sovereignty andensuring that we

make informed choicesamidst a stormofmisinformation.

From manipulativealgorithms to partisan disinformationand evenforeign interference,the truthis beingdistorted daily. A recentexampleofthisiswhen a widely popular podcaster, with over51.5milliondownloads in Februaryalone, questioned why Canada didn’t have its own military. This kindof ignorance, combined withthe rise of echo chambers,highlightstheneed forcriticalthinkingandfactchecking.

In this definingmoment, our strength willliein our ability to stay united andtrue to the principlesthat havelongdefined Canada’s identity.

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Artist’s renderingofGeorgeMassey Tunnel replacement.

LAURA DIXON

Recfeehikeangerssenior

Editor:

Iamafrequent userof Winskill Fitnessand Aquatic Centre.

Recently,uponarriving at thefront desk, I was told by staff,that effective April1,theprice to renew my seniors monthly pass,or20-visitdrop-in card, was going to rise from$54 to $72.

Thisamounts to a33 percentincrease.

Youmightthink we would be getting increased servicesor renewedequipmentforthisincrease, butno,onmost days, we actually receiveless.

Forexample,forthe last three to four weeks, there has beena sign at thefront desk sayingthat severalofthemen’s showers arenotfunctioning.

Almost daily,thereareadditional signs statingthis class orthat classis cancelleddue to lack of staff,orthat the hot tubisn’t working, or that the teaching pooliscolderthannormal.

Asexplained to me, this 33 percent increase is going to cover thecostof giving YAK (Youthand Kids) passes whichgivesfree admission to youth frombirth to 19 yearsof age.

I can’tunderstand why two age groups,(adultsand seniors)arenow required to subsidize theadmission priceofanother agegroup.

Already,I have seen currentmembers sayingthat theyaremoving to Club16,Anytime Fitness, Muscle Memoryor any oftheotherfitness facilitiesinLadner/Tsawwassen,forfar lessexpensivefeesand much newer and variedequipment.

Asa senior, my pensiononly increased by 1.9 percent on Jan.1, so I’mdisappointedthecity has chosen to slapme witha33 percentincrease to my local pool/fitnesscentre.

Bob Lait

We candobetter South Delta

Editor:

I so enjoy reading my weekly Optimist newspaperwhenitarrives at my doorstep each week.

I want to takeitupon myself to apologizeforthe feedback from our South Deltacommunitythat has takena turn towardsthe Optimist journalistsin a formof “vicious rhetoric.”

We have to remember, the teamof Optimist reportersare reporting thenewsinanobjective

manner,andin keeping withtheirprofession of reporting, to keepusall informed.

Letusalso remember that we areallentitled to our ownopinionsandthat we alsoneed to respect theopinionsofothers, eveniftheydon’talways align with ours.

We cando better my fellow South Deltacommunity.

Please keepthat in mindthenexttime we put

ourthoughtsinto words.

I so appreciate the recentcolumnfrom Optimist columnist Warren Dean Flandez, “Growthisinevitable, butthe way we manage itdetermineswhether itleads to prosperity or regret.Growth just isn’t moving forward - it’s aboutmovingforward wisely.”

Thank you for those wisewords, Warren. Ruth Vohora

Proudtosupportlocalstores

Editor:

IknowI speakon behalf of many Delta residents whenI say,thank you to ourlocal retailers whoare

doinganamazing jobin providingus withnonAmerican choicesintheir stores.I have nodoubt thisisn’tan easy task, but

Wewillpayfreemeal

Editor:

What anice surprise to find someone had paid ourbill at Sharkey’son a recent Saturdaynight. When we askedfor

ourbill, we were toldthe gentlemen at thetable besideus hadtaken care ofit. Whoever youare, we say a bigthank you. You made our day. Nice

Opinion: Bill7 is DavidEby’s Blank Cheque forPower

By lanPaton, MLAfor Delta South

When Iwasﬁrstelected to representthe peopleofDeltaSouth, Imade acommitment to advocate forour farmers, families, andlocalbusinesses,and to protectthe democraticprinciplesthatunderpinour province. Today, I’msoundingthealarm onBill 7, theNDP’s so-called Economic Stabilization(TariffsResponse)Act,because itthreatens everything Istand forasa British Columbian.

PremierDavidEbywants youtobelieve this billis aboldmove to standup to theUnited States overthethreatoftariffs.Inreality, it’s aboldmove to centralizepowerinhis hands. Thisbill wouldgrantthePremier unprecedentedpowertooverrideprovincial laws,bypassdemocraticchecks,andimpose feesand regulations without consultingthe LegislatureorthepeopleofBritish Columbia.

I’veread every word ofthisbill.Andhereis thetruth:Bill 7givesthePremier sweeping authority to amendor repeal regulationsin areaslikeagriculture, transportation,and trade.Itenablesnewtolls,surveillance, and evenproduct restrictionsbasedonorigin. ThereisnootherprovinceinCanadathathas grantedthiskindofauthority to apremier.

IfDavidEbywants to respond to U.S.tariffs, hecanbring forwardspeciﬁc,targeted legislationand work withallpartiesinthe Legislaturetoﬁndsolutions.

implications.UnderBill 7, thegovernment couldtrack yourmovements,monitor your vehicle,and collectsensitivepersonal informationincludingwhereyougoand when yougothere. British Columbianshave aright to privacy, notmasssurveillance undertheguiseofeconomic stabilization. Expertshave warnedthatthisbill could violate interprovincialtradeagreementsand eveninternationaltreaties. Legalscholars have dubbedthis a“HenryVIIIclause,” athrowback to whenmonarchsruled by decree.That’snot hyperbole -it’sa warning. Mostcynically,thisbillisbeingintroduced duringspringbreakandjustbeforea federalelection,when familiesarebusy and attentioniselsewhere. Thetimingisno coincidence;it’s atactic to pushthrough extrememeasuresunnoticed.

That’s whyI’mjoining my BC Conservative colleaguesinopposingBill 7. Whileit touches oninterprovincialtrade,ourpartyalready presentedtheFree TradeandMobility Acttosupportactuallabourmobility acrossCanada.

ButBill 7isnotaboutfreetrade.It’sabout free rein forthisPremier.

Ihopetheyknowhow appreciative we areoftheir efforts.

We areinthis together. Karen McNair

forward

to see there are still good peopleinthe world.

Thank you again. We will pay it forward.

Carole& Bob Houtman

ThePremierclaimsthatBill 7istemporary, witha sunsetclauseset for2027. Butthe billalsogivesthecabinetthepowerto repealthatclause at anytime.Somuch forsafeguards.

Bill 7alsoopensthedoor to roadpricing inMetroVancouver,meaning youcouldbe chargedarbitrary tollsjustfordriving to work orpickingup yourkidsfromschool. These couldbeimposed at anytime completely unaccountable to you.

Andlet’s not forgetthechillingprivacy

Iask my fellowMLAs,includingthosein theNDPandGreencaucuses:isthiswhat youwereelected to do?Tohand overyour voice, the voiceofyour constituents, to an unchecked executive?

To thepeopleofDeltaSouthandbeyond: Bill 7isnotaboutprotecting youfrom foreignthreats.It’s about consolidating powerinEby’s office.Ifyoubelieve,asI do, thatnoPremiershouldhave thepowerto bypassourlaws andsilenceour Legislature withthe stroke of apen,thennowisthetime to speakup.

Becauseoncethisbillbecomeslaw, the damage to ourdemocracymay notbeso easytoundo.

Ian PatonwaselectedasMLA forDeltaSouthin2017and re-electedinOctober2020and2024,andhecurrentlyserves astheShadowMinisterfor Agricultureand Food.

Bringpaper forsecureshredding to support

Rotary’sfoodpantry forhigh studentsinneed andSouthDelta FoodBank DRIVETHRUSHREDDING

Saturday, April5th 10:00AM TO 2:00PM 5381Ladner Trunk Road behindEastlink

Volunteerswillunload yourcarandputpaperdirectlyintobins for shreddingonsitefor adonationof$15perbankerbox www.rotary-ladner.org

Youngergenerationshutout

Editor:

Theopposition to the proposed Tsawwassen towers exposes a blatant reality:the majority of older generations,are moreconcerned with maintainingtheir own exclusivityandcomfort thanofferingopportunities to the younger generation.

Fordecades,they have enjoyed the benefitsof easily affordablehousing, generous salaries, andastronomical real estate appreciation, allwhile ignoringthe mounting strugglesof thosewho cameafter them.

Now,ashousingcosts have been sky-highand unattainablefor years, worsened by inflation and stagnating salaries, theyaredesperate to preserve a systemthat has served them well—

whileactivelyensuring that youngerfamiliesare locked out.

Perhapsthemost glaringinjusticeisthat young peoplewhogrew upin Tsawwassenare now beingforced to leavethecommunity they have always called home becauseoffearful and selfish geriatrics.

Housing prices have been beyond reachfor years, and withinflation and wages stagnating, theyarenow outright unattainableformost.

Theconstant refrain fromopponentsofthe Tsawwassen towers is thetired excuse of “traffic.”

The realissueisn’t abouttraffic jams,it’s about maintaininga status quowhereolder generationsare able to stay comfortablyentrenched intheir spacious,afford-

ablehomes,while younger families struggle to even dreamofhome ownership.

Take a long, hard look at 56th Street. In its current state, itisnothing shortofablighton our community.

It’s a stripof gas stations,dingy thrift stores, and outdated,unattractive buildingsthat have beenleft to stagnate for far toolong.

It’s a sad,ugly stretch of landthat does little forthe town’s economy oritsgrowth. Theproposed towers,onthe other hand,offeran opportunity to breathe newlifeinto thisdecrepit eyesore.

We cannotallowthe selfishnessofthose who areunwilling to embrace change to dictate the futureof our town.

Jake Delonge

Editorialwaswayoffthemark

Editor:

I was very disappointed at your recent editorial, Respectful dialogue needed on TTC Mallproposal, (Optimist, March 13),not becauseof the messageofneeded tolerance, but at theblatant insinuationthat those who have rallies, put out lawn signs, and send letters to council,arealso those whodonotallow “opposing viewsand viewpoints.”

Thisis simply nottrue.

Thequestionof“Why isitthat thoseopposed, demand to be heard but willnotallowthosethat donotsharethe same viewsa voice too?”is, at best, disingenuousand at worst … well, I’llleave that for the reader to

decide.I wouldexpect a more balancedviewfrom someonein your position.

Yes, emotions have and will runhighon a matterof such importance.

Yes, some people have acted in aless-than -becoming mannerand have,thereafter, apologized.

Socialmedia posts have, similarly,exposed poor behaviour but I would challenge that this isunidirectional.

Asamemberofthe steering committeeof Dream South Delta, I have seen poor behaviouronthe “pro-Towers” side.

At ourgroup outreach events at 12th and56th

Street,whilemostdriverswhoacknowledged ushonked, waved,and gave thumbs up, there were more than a few middlefingers andexpletives yelledfroman open window.

In personoronline, we have been calledand dismissedasa“bunch ofNIMBYs”or“rich Boomers” and toldthat we are “outof touch” with reality.

One person was even toldthey were racistand that they wanted to keep Tsawwassenfor“white people.”

Really?

Have we all been perfect? No.

Butitisnotallone side’s fault. Mark Schoeffel

Delta’sspringclean-up easesburdenoftidyingup

PHILMELNYCHUK

pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

Spring hasarrived so that means spring cleaning, whichtheCityof Delta makes easier every year withits curbside Spring Clean-Up.

Theprogram makesit easy for Delta residents to take outthetrash(March 31in Tsawwassen; April 1inLadner) by offering free, curbsidepickup ofbig bulkyitems such asfurniture, including chairs, couches,tables, desks, bookshelvesor patioumbrellas,as well asheavymetalitems, such asold stoves, barbecues,dryers,or washing machines,excluding fridgesandfreezers.

The serviceisoffered to residentswho receive curbside garbagecollection. Peoplethough are requested to dotheir own sorting to ensurethe itemsareeligible because collectioncrews won’t

pickthroughthem at curbside.

And keepinmind,that metalitems will be collected separately,after thepickupofthe other itemsand may be picked upaftertheusualcollection day.

The serviceisfree but thereare limitations Loose materialisnot accepted anditems must be bagged or bundled.

Plus,the totalamount oftrash hauled out can’t exceed the size of apickuptruckloadand cannot be put outany sooner thanthe weekend before thecollection date.

There’salsoalist ofitemsthat won’t be pickedup so don’t bother luggingthem to the curbside.

Thelistofunacceptableitems,that will not be pickedup,includes:

•items requiringmore than two people to move

• Mattressesand box springs. Instead,those

areaccepted under Delta’s Large ItemPickup Program.

•Freezers andfridges, whichinsteadareaccepted under Delta’sLarge ItemPickupProgram

• Recyclableitems such assmall appliances, power tools,electronics, tires, paintand batteries that are handledvia B.C.’s Return-Itprograms.

• Glass

• Auto parts

• Liquidsofany type

• Yard waste

•Propanetanks

• Airconditioners

• Constructiondemolition material,ie:old doors, windows,counters, wood,floorcoveringsetc.

Anyone withquestions can callthecity’sengineeringdepartment at 604-946-3260.

Spring cleanupisalso offered in North Deltaon April9and10,dependingonthe regularcollection day.

(2 doorsup)

FRIDAY,APRIL 4TH• 1-7 PM

•20%offNew Arrivals(1day only!)

•Refreshments

•Door Prizes

•MEET THE ARTISTS5-7 pm

Outwiththeold, inwith thenew.We’ll replaceold, stainedgroutand caulk, withnew,clean treatments. We canalso“grime-proof” your showerglass.Take yearsoff yourshower’sagewith themostexperienced, trustworthyand value-driven folksin town.

City’sfree-treeprogramon soon,registrationApril1

PHILMELNYCHUK pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

Delta residents have a chance to helpthegreeningoftheircitynow that the Planting Our Rootsprogramis back fora second year.

Beginning April1, people can fill outa reservationform andqualifyfor a randomdraw foroneof the 250free treesthecityisgiving away this spring.

“Planting Our Roots wasa huge successinitsfirst year, and we’rethrilled to bringit back for2025,” said Mayor George Harviein a news release. “This program has been well-received by thecommunity,andit’s exciting to see so many residents eager to take part.

“Whether you’relooking to add shade to your yard orcontribute to oururban canopy, thisisafantastic opportunity to receive a free tree and be part of somethingthat benefitsthe wholecity.”

Ten speciesoftrees, all suited for Delta’s climate, have been chosen to be given away.

Homeowners can check out photos

ofthetreesonthecity’s websiteand mark their preferencewhenthey register, thoughthey’renot guaranteed they’ll receivetheexact species.

Butthecity cautions residents to research before hand to ensurethey getthe righttree for theirlocation.

Someofthetrees availableinclude the sweet-smellingpink star magnolia, thedesert king fig tree, a Korean evodia, a snowcone Japanese snowbell, and evenan appletree namedliberty.

Trees canhelpimproveairquality andcoolurbanenvironments,during increasingly frequentheat wavesand droughts.

Registration runsfrom April1 to 3 at: https://www.delta.ca/communityculture/environment-conservation/ planting-our-roots.

Thosewhoare selected will have thetreesdelivered to theirhomes with instructionson care and plantingprovided.

Residents must either ownthepropertywherethetree will be plantedor have permissionfromthe landlordor stratacouncil.

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Community LadnerRotarianshosting shred-a-thonfundraiser

Supply chaindisruptions, labourshortages, poor weather in production regions,andhigher inputcosts have all contributed to highfood prices, putting more and more familiesinneed of supportinfeedingthemselves.

Proceedsfrom the Rotary ClubofLadner’s shred-a-thonon Saturday, April5, will continue to support a food pantryprogram at Delta Secondary,for studentsoffamilieswho need a handup over

weekends.Proceeds will also supportthe South Delta Food Bank.

Thefundraiser will be heldfrom10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on theproperty behindEastlink(Delta Cable) at 5381 Ladner Trunk Road.

Anyindividual,company ororganization canbringtheiroldtax returns,credit card bills, business records, bank statements, and personal informationdocuments so ashreddingcompany can safelyand securely shred the paperonthe

spot.Adonationof$15 per banker’s box of paper will go to the twolocal food reliefprograms.

“Delta residentsand business ownersand managers have always been generousin supporting ourshredding event,” says Ladner Rotarypresident David Rushton. “Inthistimeof extraordinary turmoil, pushingfood prices up evenfurther, we want to helpthegrowing need for reliefamong somefamiliesin ourcommunity.” -Submitted

Membersofthe RotaryClubofLadnerwillhostashred-a-thonfundraiser

Seedy Saturdayat Earthwise

SPRINGISHERE: Earthwise Societyhosted a Seedy Saturday eventatthe Red Barnat SouthlandsonMarch22.The event featured workshops, seedsharingandallowedthosewhoattendedtogather valuablegardeninginsightsto kickstartthenewgrowingseason.

CHURCH DIRECTORY

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

3900 ArthurDrive, Ladner 604-946-4522 sacredheartparish.ca

11amand5pm Daily Massin the Chapel at 9am Mon-Sat

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

JoinusSundayService @10am WednesdayService @10am followedbyBibleStudy Formoreinformation www.allsaintsladner.orgor call604-946-8413. 4755ArthurDrive,Delta

Everyonewelcome toworshipwithus

Sundaysat10:00a.m.

Rev.Jason Truell

中文主日崇拜 10:00a.m. Nancy 楊牧師 4594 –54AStreet, Ladner,B.C. 604-946-7033, office@ladnercrc.com www.ladnercrc.ca

Rector

Rev.Simbarashe

Rev.SimbarasheBasvi SundayService10am 604-943-4737

st.davidsdelta51@gmail.com

tuc@telus.net604.943.2911

“Be Faithful,betrue, be ablessing”

LIFESTYLES

Invisible light– a presentation oninfrared photography

Infrared photography isauniqueartformthat utilizes speciallyconverted camerasorfilters to block visiblelight, allowing photographers to capture wavelengths oflightthat areunseen to the human eye.

MarioTraina, known forhis striking blackand whiteinfrared work, will shareinsightsinto the processand techniques behindthisfascinating medium.

Jointhe Delta Photo Clubfor Invisible Light- A Presentationon Infrared Photographyvia Zoomon Wednesday, April2from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

This eventisopen to photographersofalllevels, specificallyanyone interested indiscoveringnew techniquesand expandingtheirphotographic appreciation.

To attendthe workshop, becomeamember ofthe Delta Photo Club by filling outthemembershipform at: http:// deltaphotoclub.com/ member-sign-up-form.

You canalso attend asa guest by sending ane-transferof$10 to: treasurer_membership@ deltaphotoclub.com by noon, Wednesday, April 2. Please include your nameandemailaddress withthetransfer.

Formoreinformation aboutthe club,visitdeltaphotoclub.com.

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SidekickPlayerspresentsBluebirdsopeningApril4

The Sidekick Players presentsitsnextproduction– Bluebirds –opening April4 at the TsawwassenArts Centre.

WhenBritaindeclared waronthe German Empire, Canada was automaticallycompelled to fight alongsideBritain intheGreat Warof1914 to 1918.

At the beginningof the warthere were five Permanent Force nurses and57listedin reserve. By1917,the Canadian Army Nursing Service included2,030 nurses (1,886 overseas) with203 on reserve. In total,more than2,800 Canadian nurses volunteeredtheir services. Becauseoftheir bluedressesandwhite veils,they were nicknamedthe“bluebirds,” andfortheircourage andcompassionthey received theadmiration of many soldiers.

In many ways,the First World War was a timeofgreat change andinnovationinthe fieldofmilitarymedical services. At first, medi-

calunits were setupin hospitals. However, the eventualestablishment of Casualty Clearing Stationsprovidedfaster andmoreeffectivetreatment to theinjured at thefrontline.

Canadian Nursing Sisters workingamongst the1st Canadian General Hospital, Étaples, which was bombed by

the Germans. Maud Macdonald, Gladys Mary Wake and Margaret Lowe, were thethree nurses killedwhen the Germans bombed thehospital. Maud Macdonald wasthe first Canadian nursing sister to be killedwhile servingthecountryinactive service.

Thethree bril-

liantactors portraying these sistersareLaura Sutherland-Smith, Lisa Somervilleand Laura Burns–fromall three areasof DeltaTsawwassen,Ladnerand North Delta.

Bluebirds runsfrom April4 to 19 with performancesFriday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. and Saturdayand

Studio West presents Something RottenJr.

Get readyfora side-splitting, toe-tapping theatricalexperience as Something Rotten! Jr. takesthe stage at the Genesis Theatreon April4and5.

Underthedirectionand choreography ofcelebrated localartist

Jyla Robinson,thisproduction promises to bringhigh-energy performances,show-stopping musical numbers, andplenty of laughs to audiencesofall ages.

Robinson,known forher standout performancein Theatre Underthe Stars’ award-winning productionof Something Rotten!,

bringsherexpertise andinfectious enthusiasm to thislocal staging. Withanimpressive backgroundin musicaltheatre anda passionfor nurturing youngtalent, sheis set to delivera dynamicandunforgettableproduction.

“Thisshow is an absolutelove letter to musicaltheatre,filled with wit, charm, and dazzling numbers,” says Robinson. “I’m beyond thrilled to be working withthis talented young cast to bring the magicof Something Rotten! Jr. to lifeforthe Deltacommunity.”

Setinthe Renaissanceera,

Something Rotten! Jr. follows two brothersdesperate to writethe nextgreattheatricalhit—only to discoverthat thefutureoftheatre involvesa wild,newconcept: the musical! Packed with clever humour,delightfulanachronisms, andaheartwarmingmessage aboutfollowing your dreams,this productionis perfectforfamilies, theatre lovers, and comedy fans alike.

Tickets:are$25 availablefor purchase at: www.studiowestdance.ca.

-Submitted

Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.

All performancesare at The TsawwassenArts Centre,117256th Street Ticket reservations can be made by calling604288-2415. Thereislimited seating, so reserving ishighly recommended. Adultsare$22and seniors/studentsare$20. -Submitted

Something Rotten!Jr. takes thestageatthe GenesisTheatreon April4and5presented by Studio West.

SIDEKICK PLAYERS PHOTO

Picturedlefttoright;LauraBurns,Laura Sutherland-Smithand Lisa Somerville –threebrilliant actors portrayingcharactersin theupcomingSidekickPlayers productionof Bluebirds

Lifestyles

DeltaConcert Band Spring FlingConcert

Comeandenjoythe wonderfulmusicofthe Delta Concert Band asbandperformspopular favouritesandtraditionalpieces. Everyoneisinvitedto help celebratetheir 60thanniversary...60 years ofentertainingaudiences with the50members rangingfrom ‘senior’members to high school students. The SpringFling concertisat KinVillagethis Saturday, March29at 2:30 p.m. More information isat:www.deltaconcertband.ca.

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Nottobecombinedwithanyotherpromotion.

Momentum is buildingatthe Victor &AnnaKern Breeding &TrainingCentreofExcellence. Externalstud walls arecomplete, roof waterproofing is underway, and sheathingisbeing addedtoprepfor doorsand windows. Inside, levelone walls aregoingup, with electricaland mechanical systemsset to follow.

We’reexcited to welcome Joe, Tulip, Heidi, and Summer,a newlitterof futureGuide and ServiceDogs. These tinypupsare beginning theirjourney to providing independence, support, and companionship to those in need.

and earlytraining that setour puppies up forsuccess.

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Lifestyles

VancouverOrpheusMaleChoircomingtoLadner

TheLadner United Church has kindlyinvited the VancouverOrpheus Male Choir to again take part intheir popular Sunday @3 Concert series. The choir willpresent aconcert witha varied andenjoyable repertoire on Sunday, April6 at 3

TheLadnerUnitedChurchhaskindlyinvitedthe VancouverOrpheusMaleChoirtoagaintakepart intheirpopularSunday @3 Concertseries.

p.m. at Ladner United Church (496048 Ave., Delta)

Tickets will be available at thedoor,for a very reasonable$10 cash.

Additionaldonations will be welcome.

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Terms and Conditions:40%offanyorder of$1000 ormoreor30%offanyorder completecustomcloset,garage,orhomeoffice Take anadditional15%offonanycomplete validwithanyotheroffer.Free more.Withincomingorder,attime of purchaseonly.

The choir was last at the church in Aprilof last year, to a packed house. If you want to ensure seatsforthe April6concert, youare advised to arrive early.

Doorsopen at 2:30 p.m.

The Vancouver Orpheus Male Choiris

part of Vancouver’s thrivingcommunity choir scene. Formed in1992for menofall ageswhoenjoy singing, the choirfocuses on popular songsfrom many times and lands, includingBroadway showtunes, spirituals, seashanties,and rousing male voice classics. Comeandenjoy a performanceof choral powerand passionthat onlya male choir can deliver! More informationis available at www. vancouverorpheus.ca.

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Asenior’sguidetoexercisingsafely

Exerciseisanimportantcomponent ofahealthylifestylefor peopleofany age, includingthe over-50crowd.

Seniors may have been told by their physiciansthat exercisepromotes heart healthandisessential to maintaining boneand muscle strengthas wellas balanceandflexibility. Joininganexercise class ora gymalso can be a social activitythat promotesinteraction with othersof similar agesand withshared goals.

Exerciseisundoubtedly beneficial for seniors, butitisimportantforolder adults to exercise cautionwhen starting a workout regimen.Prioritizing safety cancircumventinjuriesthat could waylayprogress.

Find an activityyou like: Engaging in regularexercisehelps you maintain ahigherleveloffitnesscompared to

thosewhoare sedentary Maintaining aconsistent exercise regimenensures you won’t be starting over each time you stopexercisingand must buildup again to yourpreviousfitnesslevel.

Startslowlyandthenincrease gradually: Peoplehear “exercise”and they maythinkthat translates to hours at the gymandhigh-intensity workouts. But general guidelines stateolderadults need about2.5hoursofaerobicactivity per week,not eachday. So,exercising doesnot have to takeas much time or be asintense asonemightthink. Combineaerobicexercise withactivitiesthat strengthen muscles.

Warmup before activity: It’s important to getthe bodyacclimated to exercise before each workout. Walkingin place,doingarm circlesandengaging in some gentle squats orlunges can

preparethe bodyfor what is to come Stretchafterwardswhenligamentsand tendonsare warmed up.

Remember to stay hydrated: Older adultsare at greater risk fordehydration becausethey naturally have less water intheir bodiesor take medicationsthat increase risk ofdehydration.Drinking enough waterduringexerciseis key.

Know your limitsand adapt: A workoutthat is finefora30-year-old maynot be the samefor someonewho is60. You mightneed to embrace walkinginsteadof running, or even swap lifting weights withusing resistance bandsordoing body weight exercises.

Focuson some balance activities: Balanceissues can cause seniors to falland risk seriousinjury. Workingon your balance mayhelp to lower your risk ofthese typesofinjuriesand can

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Seniors cansuffer overuseinjuries, tornligamentsor cartilage,broken bones, andotherphysicalproblemsif theydonotembracesafe exercising strategies.

be as simpleas standingononefootor marchinginplace.

Exerciseisimportantfor seniors, and finding ways to incorporate safephysicalactivity canpromote good health throughoutone’s golden years.

-Metro Creative

L IV INGTHEGOOD LIFE

Howseniors canenjoy safetravels

Travelisoftencited as something to lookforward to when retirement rollsaround.

With work nolonger demanding retirees’ time, they have anopportunity to dustofftheir passports, taketheir suitcases outof the atticand bookwhirlwindtrips.

It’s importantfor senior travellers to keeptheir personal safetyinmind when away fromhome That’s because seniors areconsidered ahigh-risk groupfortravel-related dangers, includingvulnerability to crimeslike pickpocketing. Seniors also may be more vul-

nerable to accidentsor health-relatedincidents.

Seniors canfollow these guidelinesfor safetravelthenexttime theyheadofffor parts unknown.

Checktraveldocuments

Somecountries willnot allowtravellers to enter iftheir passportsexpire within sixmonthsof theirarrival. Ensure that yourtraveldocuments will be valid at least six monthsafter you will returnhome, says the U.S. Departmentof State. You don’t want to risk anyhiccupsthat will put you in aprecarious situationor

preventordelay yourtrip. Researchyourdestination

It’s important to have anidea ofthe atmosphereofanylocale you plan to visit. The U.S. Departmentof State issuestraveladvisories that caninformtravelers about potentialdestinations. In addition to travel advisories, use resources likeTrip Advisor to read reviewsofhotels, tours andothertravelcomponents to find outif your safety may be in jeopardy. Don’tpublicizeyour trip

It’s natural to want to sharenewsofanupcom-

ingtrip withothers, but reconsider posting about iton socialmedia, both beforeleavingand while you’re away. Thereare casesofthievesusing socialmedia to targetthe homesofthosewho have advertised they’re going onlongtrips.

Packprescriptions correctly

The Centersfor Disease Controland Prevention says nearly nine in 10older adults take at least one medication.Always store medication in a carry-on bag where you canaccess

it easily andit can’t be lost. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) willallow you to carryliquidmedication, syringes, pumps, freezer packs, or IV bags onthe plane. Just checkthe TSA’s rules so youknow how to pack themproperly.

Streamline airport procedures

Travellers can apply for TSAPrecheck or Global Entryprograms to cutdown ontime spent in security lines. These travelcertifications can help you avoid removing

yourshoesor separating a laptoporliquidsfrom your carry-on.Eachprogram hasanon-refundable applicationfee, but if approved,precheck certification lastsforfive years.

Considera touror grouptravel

Thereis safetyin numbers. Bookinga touror grouptravel package may cutdown onthe risk of beingtakenadvantage of while away fromhome.

Theseare just a few safetyprecautions seniors cantake to travel safely.

-Metro Creative

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Seniors can followtheseguidelines forsafetravelthenext time theyhead off forparts unknown.

Fitnessclassesfortheover-50crowd

Exerciseisapillarof ahealthylifestyle. When individualsexercise regularly and pairphysical activity withahealthy dietandsmartlifestyle choices,they canextend theirlifeexpectancies and sleep wellknowing they’redoing everything they can to increase their chancesofenjoying a limitless retirement.

Adults over50know it’s notalways so easy to exercise. Hectic schedules can make it seem likethere’slittletime forexercise. And even whenadults make time to breaka sweat, they mightfindthat traditional workoutscombining strengthtraining with cardiovascularexercise are tootime-consuming and possibly evenalittle dull. In such instances, fitness classes cantake theplaceofmoretraditionalexercise regimens. Various classesprovide a challenging workout, and manycando so inan hourorless.

Pilates: Improving balance,core strength andflexibilityarethree goalsofPilates.Pilates

hasaninterestinghistory,asit wascreated by JosephPilates,a German prisoner of warwho was imprisonedoffthecoast of Englandduring the First World War. Pilates andtheexercisingphenomenonhecreated ultimately madetheir way to the United States, wherethe routine was embraced by dancers lookingfora way to aid theirinjury recovery Pilatesisnow part of millionsofindividuals’ exercise regimens. This low-impactexerciseis designed to strengthen musclesandimprove alignmentandflexibility. Achievinggreater balanceafter50 pays untold dividendsforolder adults,who candecrease their risk forfallsand fall-relatedinjuries by increasing their steadiness.

Spin: Spin classes are a wildly popular exerciseprogramthat utilizes cycling to help peoplebreaka sweat. Cardiovascularexercise is beneficialfora numberof reasons,including itsconnection to heart

healthand evencognitive health. But many people lament daily sessionson atreadmillorelliptical that theyfind boring. Spin classesinvolvethe useof stationarybikes, butinstructors typically guide class members throughconditionsthat mimic outdoor cycling sessions. Resistanceand pedaling speed changes throughouta spin class, which serves to keep individualsengagedand burnlotsof calories.

Kickboxing:

Sometimes referred to as Krav Maga, kickboxing isanotheruniqueand challenging class offered at manyfitnessfacilities Martialartslike kickboxingassist with weight lossand canhelp people improvetheir muscle tone,flexibilityand stamina. Adults over 50 who arenotaccustomed to physicalactivity mayfind theirenergy levels are low, butafew kickboxing sessions mayproduce noticeabledifferences in stamina. The balance benefitsof kickboxing are similar to those provided by Pilates, so this activ-

ity may be particularly beneficialforadults over 50looking to reducetheir vulnerability to fallsas theygrow older.

Dance: Dancingis widely seenasafun activity,and rightfully so,asfewthings can be asenjoyableas cutting a rug. But dancingalso providesagreat cardiovascular workout. Local communitycenters and even somefitnessfacilitiesoffer age-specific dancing classes,which the AARPnotesaregreat forindividualswho want to buildcore strength, improve bonehealthand protecttheirheart.

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Fitness classes cantaketheplaceof moretraditional exercise regimens. Variousclasses provide achallenging workout,andmany candosoinan hourorless.

Adults over50who want to be more physicallyactive canlook to any numberoffitness

classes to breaka sweat, build strengthand have funall at once.

-Metro Creative

ContactIanat

ijacques@delta-optimist.com or call 604-998-3616

DELTA SPORTS SouthDeltaStormwinU15Tier2provincials

IAN JACQUES ijacques@delta-optimist.com

The South DeltaU15A1 Storm capped offanhistoric season, capturing theassociation’sfirst-ever BC Hockey Tier2Provincial Championship last weekin Nanaimo, goingundefeated duringthe tournament.

Held March14 to 18, South Delta went 3-0inits round-robin poolplay beating Vernon5-1,Prince George 3-2 and Oceanside7-1.

That setupthecross-over pool semifinal game against Ridge Meadows inwhichthe Storm won3-2 putting theminthe championshipfinal against Cranbrook, also won by a3-2 score.

The championship tournament was a total teameffort withtimely scoring, great goaltendinganddefensiveplay asthe Storm posted animpressive 21 goalsforwhileonlygivingupeight goalsduringthe tournament.

Captain Holden Ross ledall scorers with10 pointswhilethe goaltending

tandemof Dexter PaziukandTrenton Wong were stellar together posting a1.60 goals against averageandan impressive 0.940 save percentage. Paziuk wasin goalforthe championship game.

The Storm hadquite the regular season capturingthe PCAHA League banner withan18-4 record. They qualified

fortheprovincials withcontinuedgreat play throughoutthe PCAHAplayoffs ultimately beating West Vancouver7-0 intheir last Final Four game to clinch the spot at theprovincials.

The team wasonquitea runthe past few monthscompilinga26-2 recordin their last 28 games, peaking at just the righttime.

Headcoach Peter Zed was very proudofhis team, “This wasa special groupof athletesthat had skill, size to match anunprecedented work ethic,” said headcoach Peter Zed. “The positiveand supportive team culture was the best I have seenasacoach; they loved to be with each other, were supportiveandthey were a fun group to be around.

“These boys were completeonand offtheiceand managedadversity whenit camein stride,andin theend aredeserving BC Hockey Provincial Champions.”

The teamincludesTrenton Wong, Cole VaughnSmith, Linden Savage, Linden Bolina, Jaxon Johannson, Silas Fitton, Aidan Hope, Mateo Gerbrandt, Nathan Davies, Holden Ross, Sam Johnston, Robert Andrej Filc, Owen Kennedy, Justin Cochrane, Dexter Paziuk, Benjamin Fuernissand Ryder Giles. Headcoach: Peter Zed,assistant coach: Hayden Dance,assistantcoach: CyleLappin.

Stormfinish strongU13seasonatprovincialsin Kelowna

IAN JACQUES

ijacques@delta-optimist.com

The South Delta StormU13A1 teamfinished a strong season going2-2 at the Tier2provincialhockey championships, last weekin Kelowna.

South Deltalosttheirfirst two pool round-robin games,5-1 to Kelownaand4-3, to Whitehorse, before rebounding witha14-1blastingof Whitehorse and a 7-5 win over WilliamsLake.

“It wasagreatexperience to be inprovincialscompeting againstthe top teamsin B.C.,” said captain Nicholas Davies.“We worked hard to getthere, and I

amproudofwhat we accomplishedasa teamin the regular seasonandinprovincials.”

Leadingup to the runfor the Provincial championship, the team hada solid season.

In thecriticalfinal runfora spotin the provincials, the Stormfirst beat North DeltaA1ina raceforfirst to four points.

South Deltathencontinued tobattleina round robin tournament with SemiahmooA2, Port CoquitlamA1,and North Shore Winter ClubA2, clinchingoneof two regional spots availableinthe provincial championships,along with Semiahmoo.

“How we doinprovincialsisnoindicationofhow

proudIamofthis team,” said headcoach Jackson Houck. “The kidsshowedan impressive work ethicall season,playing withdetermination,dedication and exemplary teamwork.”

Thecoaching teamalsoincludedassistantcoaches Dalton Throwerand Pattawe Hassakan.

The rosterincluded Justin Paul, Blake Holmes, Oliver Toigo, Nicholas Davies, Ty Grant-Cook, alternate captain Oscar Botkin,alternate captain Spencer Nason, Waylon Farina, Liev Heer, Elijah Baxter, Lucas Johal, Isaak Toews, Lucas Kluge, Lily Alleyn, Mason Randhawa, Thomas Cooper, Charlie Maierand Caleb Lopez-Chu.

OWEN STANLEYPHOTO

TheU15 Tier2 South Delta Storm wonprovincial championshipinNanaimo.

JIMKINNEAR PHOTO Ladner FC will play forthePresident’s Cuptitlethis Saturday(March29) followinga 3-1semifinalwin over Guildford,onMarch22, atDugald Morrison Par, inLadner.

LadnerFC toplayfor President’sCup

IAN JACQUES

ijacques@delta-optimist.com

Ladner FC isone win away from claimingthis year’s Fraser Valley Soccer League President’s Cuptitle. Ladner willplay Mission SC Athis Saturday, March29, at WJ Mouat Secondary,in

Abbotsford,inthefinal ofthePresident’s Cup Gametimeis2:30 p.m.

Ladner punchedits ticket to thetitle game thanks to a 3-1 win over Guildford AC at Dugald Morrison Park inLadneron Saturday night(March 22), while Mission beat GN Sporting1-0in a semifinal gameplayed last Friday nightin Mission.

Ladneropenedthe scoringinthe23rdminute witha goalfrom Bryce Connors.

Thelead wasextended to 2-0when Vikram Puri scored inthe46thminute.

Issac Delfosse madeit 3-0Ladnerinthe52nd minute before Guildford scored inthe71stminute.

Alongthe way,Ladner defeatedRidge Meadows 4-1inthe roundof64,CF Chevre 6-0inthe round of32,aforfeit winin the roundof16 against Pacific United and a1-0 win overthe Poco Titans inthe quarterfinals.

“Everyoneisexcited. Thisisthefirst timein11 yearsthat we have gotten to thefinal, so to be here means a lot,especially to theoriginal guys on the team. Therearelike fiveofusfromtheoriginal teamfrom11 years ago, so itmeantalot to them,” saidassistant coach Jayven Gill.

Gill said Mission will be a tough test.

“Weplayed themin past seasons. We know theyare good…theyare undefeated fora rea-

son,”he said. “Theyare acohesiveunit. Most ofthe guys have been playing togetherfora longtime. They have theleading scorerinthe league, so we will have to try andcontainhim andplay mistakefree to be successful. Injury problems have been an issuethistimeinthe seasonthe past few years, but Saturday we will be full strengthforthefirst timeall season, so it’s a perfect gameforthat to happen.”

ApplicationFor Pesticide Use

Application# 402-0683-25-25

Applicant: B.C. Ministry of Forests, RangeBranch, 441ColumbiaSt, Kamloops,B.C.V2C 2T3

Contact: invasive.plants@gov.bc.ca

TheMinistryofForests,Range Branch (the Applicant) hasapplied to theMinistryofEnvironment andParks fora PesticideUse Permit (PUP)under theBCIntegratedPestManagementAct (IPMA) in ordertoauthorisethe useof aherbicide againstinvasiveintertidalcordgrasses(Spartina spp.)and perennial pepperweed(Lepidium latifolium), designatedNoxious Weedsunder BC’s Weed ControlAct.Treatment areaswillberestrictedtoinfestations of Spartina spp. andperennial pepperweed on cobble beaches,saltmarshes,and intertidal mudﬂats(at lowtide) locatedinthe LowerMainlandand easternVancouver Island. Treatmentlocations include MetroVancouver (BoundaryBay,Mud Bay, Robert’s Bank,SturgeonBank, Burrard Inlet) andportionsofBaynes Soundoccurring on thecentral east coastofVancouver Island (Comox HarbourtoDeepBay;Hornby Island,DenmanIsland, andJáji7em andKw’ulhMarinePark(knownasSandyIslandMarinePark))

Thetotal annual area proposed forthisherbicide treatmentisamaximum of 2.5hectaresof Spartina spp.,spread across approximately20,619coastal hectares anda maximumof1.14hectaresofPerennial pepperweed limited to theeastportion of Boundary Bay. Pesticideapplicationswillconsist only of theherbicide productHabitat Aqua (activeingredientimazapyr),and theadjuvantIPCOAg-Surf ll (activeingredientalcohol ethoxylate)which will be appliedtoselectplantswithinthe proposed PUPareausing backpack sprayers or mountedsprayers. Pesticide application will complement existing andongoing mechanical removalmethods.

Thisis thethird applicationfor apesticide usepermitfor managing Spartina in Baynes Soundand thefourth forMetro Vancouver. Thepreviousherbicide treatments have showna signiﬁcant decreasing trendinthe overallabundance anddistributionofthesenoxious weeds. Proposed duration of this pesticideuse is from June1,2025toMay 31,2028

Acopyofthe pesticideuse permit applicationand maps of theproposedtreatment area canbeviewedonlineat: https://tinyurl.com/2hbk7t3t

Apersonwishing to contributeinformation about thetreatment site forthe evaluationofthispermit applicationmustsendcopies of theinformation to boththe applicantagentatthe email addressabove andtheadministratorunderthe Integrated Pest Management Act at IPMPBC@gov.bc.ca, within 30 days of thepublicationofthisnotice.

CABINET

REFINISHING

Sports

IceHawkssmotherFlames, takeseriesleadinplayoffs

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Sjoberg withhis10thand 11th goalsoftheplayoffs scored for Delta.

Sjobergcompleted the hattrick, scoringinto theemptynet, late in the third period.

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The Delta Ice Hawks have takena2-1 seriesleadinthe2025 Stonehouse Cupfinal, thanks to a 5-2 winon homeice, Sunday night.

After splittingthefirst two gamesofthe series in Ridge Meadows, Delta returned to the Ladner Leisure Centre andused homeice to theiradvantage.

Trailing2-0, Delta scored fourtimesinthe second, to breakthe gameopen.

Nicholas Goyer with hisninth, Colin Jang withhisfifthand Mateo

The Ice Hawks were backstopped by outstanding goaltending once againfrom Merik Erickson,who made41 savesinthe win.

Gamefour was Tuesdaynight at 7:35 p.m. at theLadner Leisure Centre, with gamefiveFriday night at Cam NeelyArena Planet Ice, at 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday’s result was past press deadline.

The Ice Hawks

FRIDAY,APRIL25TH 1-4:30PM

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dropped gameoneofthe series4-3in overtimeon Wednesday, March19. Delta hadleadsof2-0 and3-1, butcould not holdeitherofthem.

Ice Hawks goals came from Sjoberg, Brogan Pilgaard-Kennedy and Beckett Cross.

Erickson stopped 41 of 45shotsin theloss.

Game two wasatight defensive battle won 3-1 by DeltaonFriday, March21.

Sjoberg, and Goyer scored in thefirst, with Jang scoringinto an emptynetinthe dying secondsofthethird. Erickson stopped 33 of 34shots to getthe win.

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7. Small coins

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Custom Built Rancher with MountainView. $2,288,000

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•FuturePotential: Massivelot withspacefor future developments,suchasa shop,duplex,orlargerseconddwelling; Deltapermitsupto 4units or8734sq.ft. maximumbuildingenvelope.

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•Prime Parcel:20.25-acrepropertywithtwo homesand an8,400sq. ft.barn, locatedona quietsection of 104thnearBoundaryBay andaprivate airstrip. •DrivewayAccess: Future drivewayaccessoffHornbyDrive,suitablefor largetrucks.

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$1,869,000

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

202115354ASt,Tsawwassen

$649,000

HERONPLACE -bright &spacious 2bed 2bath 1154sqftcondoinQUIET &desirablelocation! Featuresincludeupdatedbathrooms,NEWcarpet& freshpaint,privatesouthdeck,undergroundparking &locker,1smallpetOK. Walktoeverything!

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.

1480ViewCres.,Tsawwassen

$1,224,000

BEACHGROVE -bright &spacious 3bed 3bathdetachedhomewithUPDATED kitchen &baths!Privatedeckup,patio& grassyareadown -greatoutdoorliving space! Walktoeverything!

$3,550,000

POINTGREY -charmingbungalowwithbasement onlevel5941sqftlot(51’ x116.5’)inQUIET &very desirablelocation!Live inthiswellmaintainedhome, renovateorbuild yourdreamhome! Walktobeach,shops, Jericho TennisClub,RoyalVan YachtClub.

444716Orca Way, Tsawwassen

$965,000

SEASIDE -bright &spacious 4bed 3bath 1636sqfttownhomeindesirablecomplex withresortstyleamenities!Builtin2022 this‘likenew’homeis walkingdistanceto beach,stores,golf,transit.

3061258HunterRd.,Tsawwassen

$789,000

FAIRWAYESTATES -bright &spacious 2bed &den 2bath1367sqftcondoin QUIETcul-de-saclocation!Includes undergroundparking &storage, 1smallpetOK. Walktoeverything!

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113 4770 52ASTREET,LADNER

This 933sq.ft. 1bed +den condo at Westham Lanehasbeenbeautifullyupdated! Therenovated kitchen featuresnewwoodshakercabinets,quartz counters,new appliances,and acustombutcher blockisland.Thespaciousprimarybedroom offers alarge walk-inclosetandupdatedbathroomwith ajettedtub.Thelargedeneasily converts toa secondbedroomoroffice. Additionalhighlights includehardwoodﬂoors,freshpaint,and acozy gasﬁreplacewith aCaesarstonesurround.Enjoy thepeacefulEast-facingpatio overlookingthe privatecourtyard. LocatedintheheartofLadner, close toshopsandamenities. Amust-see!

442341B STREET

Charming CountryHomeon aSpacious Lot. This beautifullymaintained10,740sq.ft.property features adelightful3-bedroom,1-bathroomhome withmodernupdatesandclassiccharm.Enjoya newmetal roof,afully renovatedkitchen, aclassic clawfoottub,andnewerwindows.Themainfloor includes 2bedroomsand apotential3rdbedroom or rec/playroomupstairs. Additionalhighlights are a15x28detached workshop,gardenshed,and greenhouse.Outside,the fenced yard offersflower andveggiegardens, afirepit,andspacefora chicken coop.Justa20-minutewalkfromLadner Villageand stepsfromtheFraserRiverDyke, this property combinespeaceful countrylivingwith convenientaccess to amenities.

5533183A STREET

Welcome to ShannonHillsEstatesinCloverdale! This 2,737sq.ft.homeon a1/4 acreprivatelotincludes RV parking, a24x30detachedshop,covereddeck, gazebo,water feature, andfruittrees. Themainfloor featuresspaciouslivinganddining rooms, afamily room,largekitchenwithgas range,eatingarea,full bath,andmud/laundry roomleading to thebackyard. Upstairs,find alargeprimarybedroomwithensuite and walk-incloset,plus 4additionalbedroomsand ahugebonus room. Twoseparateentrances to the secondfloor couldeasilycreate aprivatenanny suite. Thesidedriveway provideseasyaccess to the insulated,poweredshop.Upcomingupdatesinclude anew Cloverdalehospital/cancercenter,KPUTech Campus expansion,andtransitimprovements.

144654Street

$1,699,000 4bedroom4bathroomfamilyhomewith separate officespaceanddetacheddream workshopon8568sqLot.

330Tsawwassen,BeachRoad

$3,998,000

Panoramicoceanfrontproperty!85FT waterfrontage.Byappointmentonly.

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5050FentonDrive,Ladner

$1,998,000

Soughtafter&most desirableStreetin Ladneratastefullyrenovatedrancherona 13,091sqftentertaininggarden lot.

$1,850,000

Thisstunningwater-viewhomeinthe prestigiousMonterragatedcommunity.

52843rdAve.,PebbleHill

$1,998,00

Fullyrenovatedhome-primelocation 4bdrm3fullspabaths,9376sqftlot backingontoPebbleHillElementary.

Beautifullymaintained andupdated 4bedroomfamilyhomeintheprestigious villagelocation.

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

9667thStreet,BoundaryBay

$2,395,00

NewerexecutiveHome 3minuteswalktotheBeach.

366AStreet,BoundaryBay

$1,450,000

NestlednexttoPointRobertsthisquiet propertyisaperfect locationforinvestors, builders,orsmallfamily.

$1,599,000

ProfessionallyrenovatedRancher,located onthequietstreetofCandlewyckWynd.

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MarieFreeman-Snihur,a beloved wife,mother,and beaconof light to allwho knew her,passedawayon March 19,2025, in Ladner,British Columbia, surrounded by her cherished family.She was72 yearsold.Marie wasbornonMay 22, 1952, in Nova Scotia, thedaughterof Mauriceand Jeanette Freeman. Herlifewas atestament to love,resilience, and theprofound impactonepersoncanhave on the world.

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Marie’sjourneytook her from therugged shoresof Nova Scotia to BritishColumbia, where,over50 yearsago,she metthe love ofher life, Will Snihur. Theirromanceblossomed into abeautiful marriage, aunion so enchantingitcouldhavebeen liftedfrom thepagesof afairy tale.Together,theybuilt alife filledwithdevotion, laughter,andanunwavering commitment to one another.

Awomanof remarkable compassion, Marie embraced Will’schildren, Trevorand Jackie,raising themasher ownwithaboundless, nurturinglove that left an indelible mark on theirlives.Her family washerheart, and shepouredherselfinto creatinga homewherekindnessand warmth were everpresent.

Marie’scareer wasa reflectionofherdesiretomake theworld abetterplace.Throughher chosenpath, shetouched countless lives, leavingbehind alegacy ofgoodnessand positivechange that will ripple throughgenerations.Herdedication to otherswas matchedonlybythe strength sheshowedinher final battlewithillness—afight shefaced with courage and graceuntil theveryend.

MarieFreeman-Snihur leavesbehindherdevoted husband, Will; her children, Trevorand Jackie (Jeff Vance);her grandchildrenKathryn,William, Taylor, Kyle;her sister Ruth;and acommunity forever enriched by herpresence. Herspiritwillliveoninthe hearts ofallwho were fortunateenough to know her. Acelebrationofher lifewill beheldon17May in the clubhouseatChesapeakeLandingat5900 FerryRd. from2:00 -4:00pm.Inlieuofflowers,the family requests donations be made to acharityclose to Marie’sheart, reflectingher lifelong commitment to improvingthe livesof others.

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LolaMarieVermeulen

March 29,1947 to March19,2025

….lastdayoftraveladventuretoGujarat,India,January3rd,2025.

“Thereis areason thisistheleasttravelled area ofIndia.”

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MarieleftuspeacefullyonMarch 19 th ,2025.BornMarch 29 th ,1947, in PowelRiver,B.C.toSlimandMargaret Davidson.Marieisthethirdoftheirsix daughters.In1950, 3-year-oldMarieandherfamilymoved to PrinceRupert wherewonderful memories were forged, animaginationgrew,andMarie began to recognizewhat aspecialpersonshetrulywas.Atageninethe family movedagainto North VancouverandfinallysettledinBurnaby when Mariewaselevenandthatiswhentherealfunbegan.

Sheissurvived by herfivefabulous powerhousesistersandtheirloving, supportive families,DianaDavidson (MarkBattersby),theirsixchildrenand eightgrandchildren,GailDavison,her fourchildren andthree grandchildren, KarenPeterson, hertwochildren,three grandchildren andtwo great grandchildren,BrendaBroughton(Michael Broughton),theirthreechildren andeight grandchildren,Susan Langhorst (RoyLanghorst)theirtwo grandchildren;and predeceasedbytheirson. Mariesaidshealwaysfelt soverylucky,fromayoungage,thatsheinfacthadthe bestfamily! Marie andhersistersareverycloseandsupportive of eachother,spendinglots of timetogethermaintaining atightsisterhoodbond.Like amagnetinher adolescence, sheattracted aplethora of girlfriends,theystayedconnected allofherlife.IfMarie wasingoodcompany,shehad asmileinherheart. Shewasanactivesocialite!Shehad abusycalendar fullofvisits,dinners, movies,gamenights, walks,coffee dates,andweekendventures andof coursetravel.

Marieissurvived by herintensely loved littlefamilyincluding heronlychild, Simone Epplette, whosheworked withfor35yearsandtheymadean amazingteaminallthings fromworktoloveto friendship to care,(son-inlaw,JonnEpplette,whosheabsolutely adored andtookunder her wing),her specialthree grandchildren,Chelsey Tunstall(Cody Tunstall), JoelEpplette (OliviaEdwards)andHaileyEpplette, whomshespent countlesstime withfromthemomenttheywereborn,shewas ahuge partuptheirlives, moulding themintotheyoungadultsthattheyare today,great grandchildren Kingston,whose anticsbroughtherso muchjoyandbabygirl, whom shewishedshecouldmeetinperson,dueJuly2025.Alsosurvivedbya fabulous (herwords)ex-husband,Simone’s dad,Jeroen Vermeulen(Renee Vermeulen)Mariewaspredeceased by herlovinghusband, Geoffrey Brian Gould, tenyears agoonMarch 24,2015.Theylaughed,theyloved, they travelled,theylivedlifefully.Marie hada deeppassionfor travel,where she mademorefriends. AfterGeoffpassed,shetravelled alone orwithgirlfriends andpickedupmanymorefriends alongthe way. Itisn’tanexaggerationto sayMarie hadawayofputtingpeople at ease andbringingoutthe bestin them withherkindness,generosityandhumour. Somefiftyyearsago,Marie, astrong mindedintelligent youngwoman started asuccessfulCPAfirmcalled TheL.M. Vermeulen Group Inc. in Tsawwassen. Sheloved herwork,thepeoplesheworked withandherclients -every single dayofit.Shesoldthe firmandretiredDecember31,2023. Inherfinaldayssheblessed us withlotsofqualitytimeincludinglots and lotsoflaughs,loveandhugs,creating wonderfulmemories. Shewas trueto herselfrighttotheend.Marie suffered fromoptimism,herexactwords.Her positivitywas acompleteblessingtothose thatcaredforher.LolaMarie, youwere aforce,aninspiration, acompletejoy,you will bedeeplymissed! AcelebrationofLolaMarie’slifewilltakeplace on Friday,April25th, 2025,11:30amto2:30pmattheStanleyParkPavilion, ifyouknewandloved Marie,pleasejoinusincelebrating herlife. We wouldliketoThank, Dr DonaldW Anderson,ENT,Dr SarahHamilton, Radiation, Dr NicoleChau,OncologyatBCCancer,fortheiramazingwork andcare. To thenursesthatworked withher, Ade,Anna,andallthat cared for heratVGH,ENTfloor,youarebeyond wonderful,andMarieappreciated everyoneofyou. We cannotthankyou enoughforgiving usmoretime with ourbeloved,Mom,Gramma, Sister,AuntandFriend.

Crossing Fraser Partnership (CFP)givesnoticethat anapplicationhasbeen made to thee Minister of Transport, pursuant to theCanadian NavigableWa‐ters Actforapprovalof theworkdescribedherein and itssiteandplans

Pursuant to paragraph7(2)of thesaidAct, CFPhasdeposited withtheMinisterofTransport, on theonlineCommonProject Search Registry (http://cps.cabada.ca/) andunder registry number XXX ,or, under the file number2025-XXXXXX, adescriptionof thefollowing work,its site and plans

In-river test programand supplementaryTest Dredge

In,on, over,under throughoracross theFraser RiverinRichmond /Delta BC in frontof (upstream) of theexistingGeorge MasseyTunnel.

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