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Auxiliarydonates$800,000toDeltaHospital

IAN JACQUES ijacques@delta-optimist.com

Volunteersfromthe Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society have again come throughina major way to support Delta Hospital.

This week,the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation announcedthat the auxiliary has donated $800,000 to supportpriority equipmentneeds at the Delta Hospital Campusof Care,including surgical services,theemergencydepartment, Mountain View Manorandthemedicalfloor.

Notably,the society’s donation willfundanewophthalmic surgical microscope systemforthe surgical department.

Each year,morethan1,000 cataract surgeriesare performed at Delta Hospital. By obtaininganewophthalmicmicroscope, surgeons will have enhancedvisualization of each structureinthe eye, allowing them to distinguish betweendifferent tissue layers and maintain sufficient depth perception.Asa result,access to this microscope willincrease precision and efficiencyofpr ingthat patient

highlyeffective care. “The auxiliaryis auxiliarypresident Maureen Mooney. ion,great – patients

experience top-of-the-line care and Delta’s incrediblehospital staff have access to updated equipment. We arethankfulforthe hard work of our volunteersthat madethisgift possible and continue to uphold ourcommitment to the community every day.”

The auxiliary has beena supporter of Delta Hospital since1969,through volunteer services, patient care and comfort, and fundingthroughentrepreneurialefforts.

Asoneof B.C.’s most successfulhospital auxiliaries,morethan 300 volunteersdonate nearly 60,000 hoursof theirtime each year, working at the Dogwood Gift Shopand Courtyard Café, both locatedinthe lobbyof Delta Hospital,and at the Thrift Shopin Ladner Village.

“Wearehonoured to work withthe Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society to helpprovidethe best health care possible at the Delta Hospital campus,” added Jodi Stokes,leadershipand legacy managerforthefoundation.

“Welookforward to continuing ourimportant partnership withthe auxiliaryas we collectively support the Delta Hospital Campus of Care to strengthenhealth care in ourcommunity.”

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GotNews?

RBT2projectmovingclosertoconstructionphase

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Anewcontainer terminalfacility at Roberts Bankin Delta hasmoved another step closer to reality withthe VancouverFraser Port Authority (VFPA) issuinganoticeannouncingthat procurementis set to beginthis summer.

The port authorityon Wednesday (May14) saidit willissuea request forqualificationsin July 2025for a construction partner to deliverthe landmassandwharfcomponent ofthe Roberts Bank Terminal2(RBT2)project, a significant step towardsdelivering theproject.

In anews release, Victor Pang, VFPA chieffinancialofficer, said,RBT2is a transformational, nation-buildingprojectthat will support Canada’s economic security andtrade resilience, enabling thetradeofmorethan$100billionin goodsannuallyoncefullyoperational.

Theproject will be delivered via a progressivedesign-buildcontractingmodel,he said,addingmorethan 18,000 jobs will be created during construction,andonceoperational,the new terminalisanticipated to generate morethan17,000 well-paying, longterm jobsandaddmorethan$3billion inGDPannually.

“Withconsentfrom27 Indigenous groups, keyenvironmental approvalsalready inplace,and permitting

processes wellunderway, we’relookingforward to collaborating withthe futureconstruction partner to build this nationally significantproject, for the benefitofall Canadians,” said Pang.

According to the port authority,the progressivedesign-buildprocurement approach willallowforgreaterflexibilityinthedesignprocess, strengthen collaboration, as wellasenhancecost and schedulecertainty.

Thecontract willincludethedeliv-

eryofa marine terminal landmass, includingwharf structureand berth pocket, widened causeway,expanded tug basin,as wellasenvironmental mitigationandoffsettingprojects Procurementopportunitiesforother partsoftheproject will be availablein thecoming years, the port adds.

At the conclusionofthe requestfor qualificationsprocess, threequalified construction partners will be invited to participateina requestforproposals

foradesignand early works agreement, the port explains.

Constructionmobilizationand early worksareexpected to occurin 2027, with major land reclamation works expected to begin in2028. Terminal operationsare set to begin inthemid2030s.

In 2023,the majorcontainer port expansion applicationin Delta was giventhegreenlight by the federal governmentaftera“longandthorough review.”Aprovincial go-aheadfollowed laterthat year.

Builtonanew man-madeisland adjacent to the current Deltaport containerfacility,RBT2 willprovidea50 percentincrease to thecontainerfacility’s capacity,providing2.4million TEUs (20-foot-equivalentunits)ofadditional capacityannually.

In aninterview earlierthis year with the Optimist onthe VFPA’s 2024 cargo stats, presidentandCEO Peter Xotta said DonaldTrump’strade war with Canada hashighlightedthe need to diversifyitstradeandimproveinfrastructure.

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

TransLinkfundingraisesalarmbells

Planwillhave enough funding to coverthree years

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Property taxnotices should be arrivingfor Deltahomeownersfollowing councilgranting final approvalforthe 2025tax rate bylaws. They reflectaproperty

taxincrease that supports the2025 Financial Plan, which was approved in December2024,incorporatingan average propertytax rate increase for Deltaproperty owners of 4.75 percent forcity operational servicesand a two percent recreation

capitalinvestmentlevy.

In 2024,council had approved a 7.75 percent property tax increase that worked out to 5.75 percentforoperational servicesandthe two per cent recreationinvestmentlevy,introduced forthefirst time asanew

charge dedicated to the enhancementofthecity’s recreationand public facilities.

In 2023, Deltahomeowners sawa4.9 percent property tax increase, whiletheincrease in 2022 was2.99 percent. Thoseamountsdonot

includethe separate utilitybill.

In addition to city property taxes, Delta calculatesthetax rates forthe Metro Vancouver RegionalDistrict based ontheirtax requisition,as wellasthe rate chargedon behalfof Tsawwassen Business ImprovementArea.

Concern was raised recently at councilhow much moreofabite will comefromTransLink.

TransLink’s 2025 Investment Plan was recently approved by the mayors’counciland TransLink’s board of directors.

Receivingaone-time provincial cash infusionof$312million,the plan willfundthe largest increase in bus service since2018,on topof increases approved last year.

TransLink wasfacing a structuraldeficitofmore than$600millionannually becauseofanoperatingfundingshortage, but thenewplan willfully fundoperationsuntilthe

endof2027and willalso cutthe structuraldeficit.

Mayor George Harvie, at Deltacouncil’s May 5 meeting, went overthe serviceimprovements coming to Delta,includingmore serviceforthe Tilburyindustrialarea, as wellasincreased bus frequencyon key routes, includingthe601.

Asking city staff to prepare a report forthe public, Harvie said, “In2027, we have to do itall over again,and I’m still very disappointed,along with theother mayors,who were unanimously disappointed,that theprovinceandthefederal governmentarenotproviding sustainablefunding we need to continue to ensure ourproperty taxes aren’t beingtargeted, whichtheyare now, for helping to take someof the responsibilities away fromtheprovincialand federal governments.”

Harviealso said thefunding wasalso described as a “BandAid” solution at the mayors’ council.

The TransLinkmayor’s counciland TransLink boardofdirectors recentlyapprovedthe2025 InvestmentPlan.

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It’sspring,motoristsaskedtoslowit,sharetheroad

PHILMELNYCHUK

pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

ICBCandlocaltrafficcopscontinuedtheir annual reminder Tuesday (May 13)that speeding just leads to a worldof hurt.

“Too many lives have beenlostdue to reckless drivingand speeding, particularly in summer, whenmore peopleare outonhighways,” said Garry Begg, Minister of Public Safetyand Solicitor General,in a news release.

Surrey and Delta police,along with volunteersfrom Speed Watch, were onthe side of Hwy.10fromLangley to Surrey to Delta,doling out speedingticketsand settingup speed reader boards to raise awareness about speedingas

part oftheannualProject Swoop.

“Delta police want to reminddriversthat they controltheirdriving habits. Let’sallfocusonthe safetyof roadusers to ensure everyonearrives at theirdestination safely,”added Staff Sgt. Mike Whiteley, with Delta police.

Oneofthe reasonsthey pickedthislocationis that forallof Surrey, Hwy. 10comesupinthe top fivefor carcrashes, said Karen Klein, withICBC road safety.

Theintersectionof Hwy.10and152nd Street also hasthemostcollisions,sheadded.

Hwy.10and King George Boulevard hasthe nextmostcollisionsfollowed by 168th Streetand Hwy.10,then Scott Road and Hwy.10, between

Deltaand Surrey.

Speeding, “is stillthe leading cause of fatal car crashesin ourprovince,” she said.

About2,600 speedrelatedcollisions happen a yearin B.C., with88

people dyingasa result, sheadded.

Speeding, distracted drivinganddrunkdriving arethe topthree causes oftrafficdeathsin B.C., Kleinadded,noting that distracted drivingused

to be the numberthree cause.

“Slow yourselfdown andtake yourtime so you have that ability to stop if something happensin frontof you,”she said.

EarlAndersen, with

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Surrey police saidthat with summer soonhere, driversareasked to slow down,giveextratimeand watch outfor kidsplaying, pedestrians, cyclists andmotorcyclists.

Project Swoop has been going yearly for several years, Klein said, adding70 percentof motorists slow down whenthey seea speed reader board. Everyticketfor speedingincludesthree driver penalty pointsandafine offrom$138up to $483. Ifmotoristsare going morethan40km/h over the posted speedlimit, police canimpound vehiclesfor seven days. This canescalateto 30or60 days for repeat offenders withmotorists having to pay the vehicle towing and storagefees to get vehicles back.

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Surrey policeInsp.EarlAndersen, Karen Klein,ICBCand Deltapolice Staff Sgt. Mike Whiteley, askdrivers to slowdown Tuesday(May13)atHwy. 10and 152ndStreet.

Tsawwassencondoprojectapplicationsubmitted

Citystaffareinitiatingthe public consultation processfor thenew application

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

TheCityofDelta hasreceived an applicationfor asix-storey condo buildinginTsawwassen.

Theproject,located at 5535 14B Ave.,555015B Ave.,1500, 1512and152455A St., would include177 marketunits,as wellas249 residential parking spacesand18visitor parking spaces.

Severalolder,single-family houses currentlyoccupythe

site,which is ablock away from16th Avenueas well as 56thStreet. Accordingtothe developmentdepartment, the applicationisconsistentwith thesite’sOfficial Community Plan(OCP)designationof neighbourhood centresand corridors, intendedfor multiunit residentialandmixed uses inneighbourhoodcentresand alongmajorcorridors. Thecity hasbegun gatheringfeedback, butapublicmeetingwill be scheduledfor afuturedate.

Houseplexes proposed for8AAvenue

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Deltacouncil, at its nextregularmeetingon May26, willconsider an application to allow 16 residentialunitsina Tsawwassenneighbourhood whereanapplication waspreviously approved for several single-familyhouses.

Therezoningproposal for80851 St.,and5140 8A Avenue,aswellasa portionof51stStreet, wouldinvolvethe subdivisionoftheproperties and aportionof roadinto foursmall-scale residentiallotsandconstruction

of afour-unit houseplex oneachlot.

Theplanningdepartmentnotesthe application,which includesthe purchaseofaportion of dedicatedmunicipal road to consolidateitwiththe rest ofthe site,isconsistent withthenewOfficial CommunityPlan(OCP).

In the summerof2023, ayearprior to thenew OCPandthecity’snew small-scale-multi-unit housing (SSMUH)regulations,councilgranted preliminaryapproval for adifferent application forthe site,atwo-phased subdivisionthat would haveresultedina totalof

sevenlotsatcompletion.

Eachlot would have seen theconstructionof anew single-detached dwelling with amaximumfloor area ranging from3,296-square-feet to 4,512-square-feet.

Of the 77on-site trees, the applicantproposed removing51ofthem,as wellas twoon-site hedgesand twostreettrees.

Aplanningdepartment report noted that staff receivedwritten and phonecorrespondence from31households,of which 26 were in support, three were opposed and twohadconcerns.

Severalresidents

expressedconcerns relating to the proposed extensivetreeremoval andminimaltree replacement, especially alongpropertylines, which mayleadtofuture privacyissuesamong neighbours, the report noted.

Some residents were alsoopposed to the increaseddensityand narrow lots,and about changing thecharacterof theneighbourhood.

In addition to increasedtraffic volume, concerns were alsoexpressedwiththe proposedcul-de-sacasit wouldnot provideoppor-

tunities for street parking and wouldaddpressure to existingstreetparking onneighbouringstreets.

It remains to be seen howthe four houseplexes,eachwithfourunits, will be receivedfromthe immediateneighbourhood.

Council earlier this year receivedanupdate report on Delta’s SSMUH regulations,approved by councilinJune 2024 and nowundergoingareview for potentialchanges.

Thereportnotesthat since theadoptionof the new regulations,the city hasreceived building permit applicationsfor 30detachedaccessory dwellingunits,including garden suitesandcoach

Thecity notes the application is ata preliminarystage andaspects of theproposal maychange in responseto detailedstaff reviewand commentsreceived from council or thecommunity.

houses,31for singledetachedhomes and 19 forduplexes.

Thecityhasalso receivedtwo rezoning applicationsfor atotal of51 houseplex units, aformofsmall-scale, multi-unitdevelopment that wasnotincluded in the regulationsintroduced last year.

Houseplexesare residential buildingsthat containthree-to-four principal dwellingunits.

Staff proposed to develop adefinition of houseplexes for the updatedzoningbylaw, notingthereisa need fordifferentiationfroma duplex,townhouseand other ground-oriented formsofdevelopment.

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Syrup:connection withoutthechaos

If you haven’theard,there’sanew social mediaplatformin town.

Our parent company, Lodestar Media(we recently changedfrom Glacier Media) soft launched Syrup almostamonth ago.

The goalis simple:create a spacefor Canadian journalists to sharetheir local stories withthe publicfollowing Meta’s ban on Canadiannews— butonaplatformthat’s free ofthe toxicityoften seenon larger social networks.

Plus:noads,no botsanddefinitelyno data tracking.

Syrup is Canadian ownedandoperated.

We want our readers to be informedof the important stories happeningintheircommunities—andtruly be their go-to sourcefor localnews.

We want to bring back thoughtfuldialogue to your socialnewsfeed,free oftrolls.

We want to be what socialmedia used to be:aplacefor genuineconnection,informationsharing and respectfulconversation.

Asauser, you cancomment on posts (and even post yourself),andif you’re curious abouta story,engage withthe journalist directly.

As we continue building onthemomentum we’ve seeninthe last few weeks (thanks to the hundredsof you who have joinedthe Syrupfamily already)— we’d like to introduce Best of Syrup.

Leaveour Delta farmlandalone

Delta’s agriculturaladvisory committee has beentaking someextratime of late to developaplan to engage the farmingcommunityonhow best to navigate the minefieldof requirements to buildfarm buildingsonfarmland.

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The Delta Optimist isamember oftheNationalNewsmedia Council,whichisanindependent organization established to deal withacceptablejournalistic practices andethicalbehaviour.If youhave concernsabouteditorial content,please contacttheeditor at:ijacques@delta-optimist.com or call 604-998-3616.If youarenot satisfiedwiththe responseand wish to filea formal complaint visitthe websiteatmediacouncil. ca or call toll-free1-844-877-1163 for additionalinformation.

EveryFridaymorning, we’llhighlight three of our favourite storieson Syrup inanarticle onthis site (You can“upvote” your favourite articleson Syrup. Just hitthat arrow button.)

Withoutfurtheradieu,here’swhat made the cut recently:

*Adog wasleft tethered to a vehicle in a Costco parkinglotin Burnaby. The owner was subsequentlyfined$300and the BC SPCA isinvestigating.

*Adriver was caughtdoing191 kmh inan 80-km zonein Delta. Policeknewthe Ontario man,who wasdriving a Tesla, owned by a Surrey man, would soon get stuck inthe samecity trafficas everyoneelse.

*Adolphin namedPickles was attacked by killerwhalesand sadly succumbed to its injuries.

It’s all about beingactiveontheplatform: isthere something in yourcommunity you want others to know about? Post it. We want to see our Syrupfamily thrivingandconnecting.

- Ian Jacques/Optimist editor

Farm buildingsarenecessary forfarming operations and recent changes to the province’sAgriculturalLand Reserve regulationsallow farmers to usefarm buildings to occasionallyhost weddingsand agri-tourism type events to enhance revenues.

Problems have arisen in some caseswherenew farm buildings seem to be designedforentertainment, rather thanfarmutility.

Cityof Delta staffare working withtheALC to fine tune the applicationframework to ensure that farm buildings areconstructed forfarm use.

Thisis yetanotherexampleoftheongoingpressure onfarmland.

In Delta, we areno strangers to the prospectoflosing farmland to variouspressure

Community Comment

points,includingfarm housing andfarm buildings, but mostlyfrom large-scale rezoning applications to build housing.

Tsawwassen Springsand the Southlandsdevelopment arethe twoobvious cases.

In the case of the Southlands,acompromise wasnegotiated to build housingonquestionable farmlandand remediate existingfarmlands, by providingmillionsofdollarsof irrigation anddrainageinfrastructure to reactivate hundredsofacresoffarmland, whicharenow owned by the Cityof Delta.

Evennow,afterthe 30-odd-years of Olympiccalibrephilosophical battles, thereare somein thiscommunitywho suggestthat cityowned landsshould be used for even more housing. Really?

Last year, our Deltacouncilunanimously approved an Official Community Planthat protects ourfarmland.

The year beforethat,it unanimously approved Delta’s revised agricultural plan to ensure Delta’s farmlandis guardedandthat we arefood secure.

Apparently,thisisn’t registering with somewho believe ourhousingneeds can be best dealt with by rezoningthe farmland that surroundsus. Thisis called sprawl. Sprawl isa bad word. You’dthink we’d be done withit by now --especiallyin Delta.

That iswhyprofessional plannersadvise ourdecision makers on how to best achieve growth within properly zonedareas, which includeurban town centres, wheredensity makes perfect sense.

MIKE SCHNEIDER

JustsaynotoRBT2

Editor:

I waspleased to readthearticleonthe Sandpipers Last Supper documentary(Optimist, May8).

Theenvironmental factsare clear. Always have been. Roberts Bank Terminal2 will result in significant, adverse environmentaleffects that will be immediate, permanent, continuous, irreversibleandunable to be mitigated.

That isthe summation of government scientists, notmine,which the

Trudeau cabinet chose to ignorewhenit claimed RBT2 was justifiedinthe circumstances. What circumstances justify pushing western sandpiper populations to potentialextinction,the cabinetnever gotaround to explaining. Butthere isanother dimension to thisproject. Canadadoesnotneed another vanityproject.

Remember Mirabel Airport? It cost Canadians billionsand wasafailure fromthe daythefirst flight landed.

RBT2 would be another vanityproject. At $6 billion plus, and counting, it would be another costlyprojectnotneeded, withviablealternatives elsewhere, withoutthe ecosystemdegradation that RBT2 willdeliver.

RBT2 stillneeds a Fisheries Act authorization. Let’s hopethe Mark Carney Liberal governmentlooks at thefacts --environmentaland economical--anddoes what itspredecessor failed to do.

Roger Emsley

Why was Berth Fourproposalignored?

Editor:

Re: Sandpiper’s secret to survival is stuck in mud of Roberts Bank, (Optimist, May8).

Thisarticle,andthe Nature of Things broadcast, struck measavital discussionand reminded meoftheflawed approvalprocessforthe Roberts Bank Terminal2project. Throughallthediscussions,assessments,and presentationsleading to the eventual approval by thefederalandprovincial governments,focus

appeared to be entirely onthe Terminal2proposal,asthoughnoalternativeexisted.

Yet, ifthe Roberts Bank super port truly does need expansion,there wasanalternativeproposalthat bothfederal and provincial authorities seemed to ignoreas thoughitdidnotexist, the Berth Fourproposal. Thisproposalplaced theadded capacityon theopposite sideofthe existing causeway, withoutanyfurtherextension on to Roberts Bank,and

impressedmeasfar less disruptiveofthe Roberts Bank ecosystemandits many environmental dependencies,including the western sandpipers’ vital mudflatsandbiofilm resource.

Why,ohwhy, was the Berth Fourproposalutterly ignored asaviableandmore environmentallyfriendly alternative, whenthe federalandprovincial governments conducted their approvalprocesses for Terminal2?

EdwinM. Hopkins

Ask therightquestions aboutelectoral reform

Editor:

Re: Door stillopen to electoral reform (Mario Canseco column, Optimist online)

Whenasking peoplewhetherthey are supportiveofelectoral reform, it’s important to askthe rightquestion Thequestionshould be, “Are youin favourofanelectoral systemwhere the percentage of seats awardedis equal to the percentage of votesobtained?’ Voters shouldalsoknowthat withfirst past the post,morethan50 percent of votes cast are wasted.

RaisesOver $230,000forBreast Cancer Research

Fornearlytwo decades, Carole Petersenand her team at Expedia CruisesSouth Delta have beendedicatedto fundraising in support of Nite ofHope,anorganizationthatchannels donationsdirectly into breast cancer research.

Over theyears, Carole hasled avariety of successfulfundraising initiatives—includinggolf tournaments, hotdog sales,and silent auctions. However,thecrown jewel of theirefforts has been the CruisingwithHopeCharityCruise,hostedinpartnership with Princess Cruises.These special cruises, held everycoupleofyears, bringtogethergroups of up to 150 passengersina shared mission tosupportavitalcause.

Withproportional representation,the systemused by most majordemocracies, morethan90 percent of votes go towardelectinga representative. And voters shouldunderstandthat notonlyisittheir right to vote,it’s also their right to have their vote have the sameelective powerasanyother voter. That isnottrue rightnow, with first past the post It cantake many times more votes to electa candidatefrom some parties,thanitdoesfor candidates fromother parties.

DarylSturdy

Most recently, on January 25,2025,Expedia CruisesSouth Delta hostedanother unforgettable voyageaboardthe Discovery Princess,sailingthebeautiful MexicanRiviera.Thanks tothe incredible generosity of their clients, friends,and family, thisevent raisedanimpressive $31,394,whichwas donated directly tothe BC CancerSociety on May9,2025.

This brings their cumulative fundraisingtotalto over $230,000—a remarkabletestament tothepowerofcommunity,compassion, and commitment to acure.

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Letters

Villagehotelmakesnosense

Editor:

Asa South Delta residentwho’s lived inLadner formorethan35 years, withalove of heritage preservation, I’m bothered by theflawed process, used by Deltacity officials to justify building ahotelinLadner Village.

Thisisa classic case of “puttingthe cart before thehorse.”

Shouldn’t we be maintainingandpreserving ourheritage sites to attract

tourism,andthen build accommodationandnot destroy ourheritage, to buildaluxuryhotel?

Officialshired a “hospitality consultant”,who surprise, surprise, told Delta to invitea builderfor a “high-end boutiquehotel” on Chisholm Street. Well, that’s what hotel consultants get paid to do.

There were a coupleof problemsthough.

First, Chisholm Street already had abouteight

successful,long-term businessesonthis site. Solution?

Get ridofthem,while callingit revitalization.

Second, Chisholm Streetisnot zonedfor a six-storey tourist hotel. No problem... just change the zoning to permitahotel.

Check, check, businesses gone, rezoningin; problems solved. Case closed.

Christine Cummings

CBCisanationalinstitution

Editor:

Re: CBCneeds to be annihilated(Optimist, letters, May8).

Thewriter hasanobviousdislikeforany moderatelyleft-wing radio content.

Hisuseofthe terms comrade,Trudeau, Pravda and samizdat, are obviously overthe top

andinaccurate, to say theleast.

Me thinksheprotests too much.Ifhefindsit so detestable,whydoeshe continue to listen to it, besidesforthe classical music?

Ilove the CBC. It has greatand varied content, and hasnoinherent bias, unless you count criticiz-

ingtheobvious (eg. U.S. President DonaldTrump). CBCisa Canadian institutionthat helps hold Canada togetheras afree andindependent country Keepingcontrol overits budgetisnecessary butdemolishingit would be a huge lossfor all Canadians.

George Stewart

Most CanadianssupporttheCBC

Editor:

Re: CBCneeds to be annihilated (Optimist, letters, May8).

Well,I guess since someonewrote indefenceof our nationalbroadcaster, you had to print aletterfromthefreedomconvoy to hearmoreoftheir rage.

Thank goodnessonlya tiny percent-

ageoffolks still harbourallthis hate fostered by the populist agenda. Here’s to Prime Minister Mark Carney,whois making moves to further protecttheCBCfrom hateful people likethiswriter.And he’s doingit with the supportofmost Canadians.

Byron Moore

Room formanyviews in democracy

Editor:

Gary McGregor’s ideological rant about theCBC(Optimist, letters, May8),isanother unfortunate exampleof what passesfor reasoned discourse these days.

A varietyof pointsof viewinthemediaare important to have, as theyhelp to develop criticalthinking.

I would submitthat the resultofthe recent electionshowsthat most Canadiansdonotshare Mr. McGregor’s pointof view.

Ialso wonderhow peacefulthe beleaguered and sleep-deprived citizensofOttawa viewed the occupationoftheir community. Curious that the effort to save

livesduringaglobal pandemicis portrayedas tyranny. Thereis roomfor opposing pointsofview inademocratic society. Theexchange ofideas helps to enrich and educate all ofus.Trying to eradicateorshoutdown opposingthoughtis helpful to no one.

Jon Lambert

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Courtdate forhearingpsychiatric assessmentof woman not

PHILMELNYCHUK pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

It’s going to be several more weeks beforeapsychiatricassessmentof a woman charged with attempted murderofher two childrenisheardin Surrey provincialcourt.

Afteran earlierdelay, thenan appearance May 15 by videoincourt, another day, May29, has been setinorder to choose a later date for hearingthepsychiatric assessment.

The woman was charged with twocounts

of attempted murder,following a Nov. 29,2024, incidentinvolving a vehicle stuckinthe mud, alongthe banks of the Fraser River, near the 8200-block of River Road, in Delta.

Courtheardon April 15that the woman couldn’t participateinthe first assessmentthat was ordered Feb. 14, because ofa relapseofher major depressive order, Crown prosecutor Spencer Hamade toldcourtin April,citingaletter from thetreatingpsychiatrist.

He saidthenthat she

had sinceimproved, anda30-day psychiatric assessment wasthen reordered in court April15.

Adetentionorder at the Forensic Psychiatric Hospitalin Coquitlam wasalsoissued Feb. 14, withtheaccused’s consent, forthedurationof the case.

Thepsychiatricassessment wasordered under theCriminal Code, 672.11 (b) to determine iftheaccused wasnot criminally responsible becauseofamentaldisorder, at the timeofthe offence.

InfieldwillberebuiltatSouth DeltaSecondarytrack

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

The Delta Boardof Education last week approved a partnering agreement withtheCity of Deltaforthe South Delta Secondary School (SDSS)playingfield enhancementproject.

Thecity earlierthis yearissued a request forbidsforthedetailed design to reconstructthe natural turf infieldarea at the SDSS track.

In partnership with the school,theproject focusesonupgradingthe natural turf infieldarea to improve thecondition, safetyandplayabilityfor schoolandcommunity use, according to thecity.

Theprojectincludes, amongotherthings,the

designofnewdrainageandirrigation,field markings,gradingofthe infieldarea,new equipment, replacementof the rubberizedend zone andotherimprovements. Lightingisnotincluded inthe scopeof work.

Constructiononthe $1.5millionprojectis to beginthis summer,

funded by the Growing Communities Fundfrom the BC government. Builtforthe BC Games that were heldin1987, thetrackandinfield consistofaneight-lane synthetic running surfaceandthe natural turf infieldarea Thetrack was resurfaced six years ago.

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DeltaSchoolDistrictapprovesanothertightoperatingbudget

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Public schoolsare underpressure andthe challengesaregrowing in B.C.

Shenoted it’s with a deep senseofurgency that she speaks on behalf ofthe60 boardsof educationacross B.C.

“And rightnow,those voicesneed our support. Across Canada, public schoolsareinneed,and in B.C.,districtsarefacing

That istheconcernin a videomessage this week fromTracy Loffler,newly elected presidentofthe British Columbia School TrusteesAssociation (BCSTA), regarding schooldistricts navigating fundingshortfalls.

significant budgetpressuresand studentsare feelingtheimpacts. This isnot just aboutdollars; it is about children’s right to quality public education.”

Lofflertalks abouthow the Surrey School District isthefastest growing intheprovince but still faceda multi-million-dollardeficit,whichmeans a reductioninprograms,

while teachersand support staffare stretched to theirlimits.

Elsewhere, school boardsaredoingtheir best to pass balanced budgets,underdifficult conditions, butcould be doing much more with increasedfunding.

“While we are notblind tosignificant budget constraintstheprovince

Mostofthe feedback receivedthroughthe Delta SchoolDistrict’sbudgetengagementprocessprioritizedtheneed for more inclusive educationsupport in classrooms.

andthiscountryarefacing, andwherethe government hasincreased funding, we have been extremelygrateful.

Commendingthe work ofthedistrict’s budget committee, trustee Nick Kanakos saidthat while therearealwayselements inany budgetthat may be subject to second-guessing, the schooldistrict maintainsa strong policy offiscal responsibility, andthat educationdollars are managed withthe utmost care.

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“Increasedinvestments in keyareaslikethe Feeding FuturesProgram andadditionalhealth supportsfor students, make a significantdifferencein studentlives However, despitethese efforts, we cannotdeny the very realandurgent needsfacing our school communities. Students and staffarefeelingthe strainandmore must be done to ensuredistricts candeliverthe education studentsinBritish Columbiadeserve,” she says.

Loffleraddedshe’s heardhow people want to be heardandtrustees need the resources to dotheir jobs to help students.

Budgetapproved

At its April29meeting, the board approved the2025/26operating budget,whichfaced a $188,000shortfall,an amountthat could have been evenhigherifnot forprevious belt-tightening.

Thedistrictthis year will receivea1.1 percent increase in provincial per-pupilfunding, an amountthat does not coverincreasedcosts.

Alsoacknowledging the work of secretary treasurer Nicola Christ, trustee Val Windsor said theshortfall stemsfrom an outdatedfunding formula basedon a2002 contract betweenthe employerand teachers. Deltafindsitselfamong thedistricts withfewer resources,limitingthe ability to accessthe same fundingthat nearby schooldistricts receive, she said,addingthat Delta continues to evaluate everydollar spent.

The Delta Teachers’ Association(DTA),during budgetconsultations, expressedconcerns about fundingfor educational assistantsandmentorshipprograms, butthe board was toldtheissues arecomplexand will requirethorough study.

Discussions with Lisa Beare, Ministerof Educationand Child Care, have been heldon the matter.

Deltagatheringviews onfarmbuildings

Staffwillusethe results of a survey to preparea set of recommendations for city council

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sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

TheCityof Deltais asking forinputfrom farmersand agricultural property ownersonnew options to guidethe approvaloffarm buildingson agricultural land,inaddition to the current building permit processandprovincial requirements.

Farm buildings includeallnon-residential structureson farmland,as permitted undertheAgricultural Land Commission Act, thecityexplains.

“We want to make sure our approach stays current, clear, andconsistentfor everyone

“Updating ourpractices willhelp support farmers’ evolving needs whileprotectingfarmlandforfuture generations,” thecitynotes.

Onceananonymous survey iscompleted, staff willusethe results to prepare recommendationsforcouncil.

Earlierthis year, council agreed the cityshouldinvestigate recentdevelopmentson localfarmlandswhere large, new buildings have beenconstructed, orareintheprocessof being built.

Themotion putforward by Coun. Dylan Krugernoted the accessory structures “appearinconsistent withtheobjectives of Delta’s agriculturalplanandOfficial Community Plan,as wellasAgriculturalLand

Commission requirements.”

Noting bylaw staff should reviewthecity’s agricultural bylawas wellascoordinateand assist anunderstaffed AgriculturalLand Commission(ALC) in monitoringandenforcement, Kruger said, ideally,anyfarm buildings on agricultural landshould have adirect benefit to agriculture, andtheALC shouldprovideenforcement.

A staff response to themotionnotesthat applications to construct anewfarm buildingon agricultural landare assessed inaccordance with Delta’s bylawsand provinciallegislation.

Ifa building isnot used orconstructed as outlined inthe building permit application, Delta staffundertake enforcementaction.

TheALCand Ministry ofAgricultureand Food are responsiblefor compliance related to the provinciallegislative requirements.

Althoughcouncil unanimously votedin favour, Coun. Jessie Dosanjhexpressed concern, readinga statementthat “there has beenlong-standingbias against familyfarmers whoare struggling to be economicallyviable.”

Krugercountered he wants to make clear he wantsa reviewof Delta’s zoning bylaw to ensureitisinalignment withthecity’s agricultureplanand Official Community Plan

(OCP),as wellas step upenforcementonnoncompliant buildings.

Thecitysaysitsgoalistoensurethatitsapproach remainsclear, consistent and responsive to the evolvingneedsof farmers.

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Schooldistrict’sinternationalstudentprogramrecognized

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The Delta School District’s International StudentProgram has been recognized by the international education sector.

At a recent conference of StudyTravel,the Delta program wonan award for Canadian High School Board/District.

“Beingnominated for the sixthtimeamong so many outstanding programsin Canada was

already athrill, but winningthe award istruly anhonour,” saidprogram director Karen Symonds inanews release.

“Theinternational education sector has faced numerous challengesin recent years. This award isahearteningacknowledgment ofthededicationand hard work of our teamincluding staff, teachers, homestays families,and theentiredistrict-in providinglife-changing experiencesfor our students.

“Wearedeeplygratefulforthe awardandthe unwavering trustand supportof our agent partners.”

StudyTravelisan organizationthat brings together educational facilities,districts and consultantswho recruit andadvise students.

The peer-voted StudyTravel Awards celebrate outstanding secondary education providersandthecontributionsthey make to the

educationindustry.

The April24 to 26 conference washeldin London, England.

The Delta School District runsinternational educationprograms throughits31 schools.

Earlierthis year,the school board heard apresentationfrom Symonds,as wellas commentsfromhost familymembers and

several students,who described their positive experiencesin Delta.

Students,including full-year students, have comefrommorethan 30countriesincluding Germany China, Japan, Italy and Spain.

Theprogram currently has646 students,up slightly from last year.

Asof January2025, South Delta Secondary

hadthemost students at 136, with Delta Secondarycomingin second at 129 students.

Whiletheprogram continues to be an important sourceof revenueforthe schooldistrict,the school board, duringthis year’s budget consultationprocess, noted the revenue generated islowerdue to increasing costs.

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Deltainternationalstudentprogramdirector Karen Symonds outlinedher networkingin various countriestotheboardofeducation,May13.

RentalbuildingdeemednotviableatLadnerdevelopmentproperty

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

It remains to be seenwhat revised applicationcomes back following council’s decision to sendaproposal to build anew rental apartment buildingin Ladner back to the applicant.

Earlierthis year,council voted to back sendthe market rental apartment building applicationforaproperty at 4501ArthurDr.,asking that anyfuture development at the site align withits mixed residentialdesignationinthe Official Community Plan(OCP).

In 2023,afterpresentingaproposed four-storey,56-unit market rental apartment buildingforthe,city staff subsequentlymet withthe applicant to discuss concerns aboutthe “viabilityof theprojectgiventhe current economic climateand general challengesdevelopersacrossthe region have beenfacinginadvancing purpose-built rental projects.”

A report to councilnoted that, subsequently,the applicant reviewed their proposalandincreased the number ofunits to 81andtheheight to fivestoreys.

The applicant saidthat additional height anddensity were necessary to ensureaviable rental tenure building.

The report outlined a pairofoptions forcouncil,one was to give the applicationpreliminary approval to sendit to a publichearing, whiletheother was to sendit back for revisions so that it complies withthe OCP.

“It wasonthat basis that staffcommencedthedetailedproject reviewand publicengagementprocess. Afterthe publicengagementprocess wascompleted in October2024,the applicant advised that the rental building wasnot financiallyfeasible withoutadditional sourcesoffundingorpreferred lending ratesfrom outside agencies such asCMHCor BC Housing,” the report noted.

“The applicant startedexploring fundingoptions withthese agencies but hasadvised that construction muststart within sixmonthsof receivingfunding. The applicant wouldlike to progress their applicationthroughthe landuse approvalprocessandis seeking council approvalprior to pursuingopportunities to secure fundingfortheproject.”

Less viableforpurpose-built rentalsin Delta?

A Metro Vancouver report last year concludeditislessviable building

Deltacity council has sentbacka buildingproposaltotheapplicant.

purpose-built rental apartment buildingsinthe City of Deltacompared to other Metro Vancouvercommunities, notingthe region’s purpose-built rental development has beenfacingfinancial feasibility challenges.

Those challengesincludeincreases ininterest ratesandconstructioncosts, which resulted in higher equity requirementsandlower returnsoninvestment fordevelopersof rentalhousing.

In Metro Vancouver,there were fewer than10,000new purpose-built rental units built between2011and2021, compared to about87,000new renter households.

The report noted that anew resource guide,“What Works: Local Government Measuresfor Sustainingand Expanding the Supplyof Purpose-Built Rental Housing, reflects current challenges, barriers butalsoopportunitiesfor purpose-built rentalhousinginthe region.

The guideexplainshowa six-storey mid-rise market rental building was modelledunder“typical”and “alternative” conditionsinthree representative market tiers in Metro Vancouver, includinghigherpriced markets, moderatepriced marketsand lowerpriced markets.

Delta,along with Surrey, White Rock,Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridgeand Langley,isinthelowerpriced market.

“Under‘typical’or baselineconditions,a six-storey market rentalproject inthese partsof Metro Vancouverare notshown to be viable according to returnmetrics outlined above. While landacquisitioncosts are relatively lowerthantheother two markettiers, market rentsarealsocomparatively lower,”the guidenotes.

The guidealso looks at alternative scenarios to make rentalprojects more attractive such as thecombined

impactsofpre-zoning, reduced parking, financing, reduceddevelopment feesand evenproviding the land.

The rentalsituationin Metro

A recent Metro report, Housing2050: Regional Housing Needs Report,notes more purpose‐built rentals areneeded to meet theneedsof renters andprovide meaningful security of tenure.

Most new rentalhousingisinthe secondary rental market, such as rented condominiums, secondary suitesand laneway homes.

Yetanother recent regionaldistrict report,the Metro Vancouver Housing Data Book2025, notes rentalconstructioncontinues to be at a 20‐year peak, with37 percentofall startsand31 per centofallcompletions being purpose‐built rentals.

That report alsonotesthat,in 2024, rental vacancy ratesincreased to 1.6 per cent, fromalowof0.9 percentin2022 and2023.

However, current vacancy ratesare still well belowthethree percentthat is considered a healthy vacancy rate.

NOTICEOFPUBLICINFORMATIONMEETING

Wewanttohearfromyou!

ProposedBeaconHouseSix-StoreyApartments

Addresses: 5535 14BAvenue, 555015B Avenue,1500, 1512 and152455A Street

FileNo: LU009824

Applicant: PolygonDevelopment305 Ltd

TheCityofDelta has received an applicationfor adevelopmentinyour neighbourhood.The applicationisfora 177-unit, six-storey apartmentbuilding at 553514B Avenue,555015B Avenue, 1500,1512 and 152455A Street.

Deltais hostinganin-person ,drop-in format,Public InformationMeetingfor this projectgivingyou theopportunity to learnmoreandprovideyour feedback tothe City.

PublicInformationMeeting Wednesday, June 4, 2025 5:00 PM –7:00 PM

SouthDelta RecreationCentre (MainHall) 172056 St,Delta

Detailsontheproposalareavailableat letstalk.delta.ca/lu009824. Shareyour feedback onlineuntilJune 15,2025.

Haveotherquestionsorcomments?

Contact Janet Zazubek, Planner,orEmmaAdams,Planner DevelopmentDepartment: 604.946.3380 development@delta.ca or

CITY OFDELTA REPORT

Cityreviewing heritagegrant program

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

TheCityof Delta says itislookingforfeedback from localheritage property owners to sharetheirinput on the Heritage Conservation Grantprogram, exploringhowit can better meettheneedsofthe community. Designed to offer financialassistance for ownersofpropertieson Delta’s Heritage Inventory,thecity says it wants to increase uptake intheprogramand ensure thepreservation

oflocalhistory.

Thegrantisafund that wascreatedin2017 fromalevyon Delta building permits.

During council’s discussiononthe several grant applications earlierthis year,it wasnoted thefund currently has a balanceofmorethan $765,000.

Notinghedoesn’t want the city to have a potofmoney just sitting inthe bank,amotion by Coun. DylanKruger, and approved by council,asked staff to report back on theprogram.

In the summerof 2021,the fund hada balanceof$319,925.

At that time,only a fewproperty owners applied becausethe requirements were too onerous.

Thecity subsequently made several changes to theprogram to make it easier to apply,including, among otherthings, reducingthe numberof required costestimates fromproperty owners and streamliningthe legaldocumentation requirementsforgrant recipientsproposing minor repairsand renovations.

Thecityalso increasedthe maximum annualgrantsfrom $15,000 to $30,000.

Theconditions remainthat structures receivingfunding be placed in Delta’s Heritage Registerand that acovenant be signed to protect buildingsfromdemolitionfor a period of 10 years.

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The Baker Residenceon 48th Avenue inLadner, builtin1922, receiveda $30,000grant

Deltaapprovesanothersmallscalemulti-unitsubdivision

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sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Deltacouncil recently approved another subdivision applicationthat is allowableundertheprovincialsmallscale multi-unithousing (SSMUH) regulations,whichcouncil passed into the zoning bylawalmost a year agoand could soon be undergoing revisions.

The applicationfor50971A Avenue includeda requestfora zoning bylaw amendment, which wouldenablethe subdivisionoftheproperty from one to twosmall-scale residentiallotsand theconstructionofa single-detached dwellingon each.

Thesmallerlots would have similar averagelotdepths, butsmallerlotareas and narrowerlot widthsthanthe surroundingpropertiesalong1A Avenue, a report fromthe general managerof developmentnotes.

Eachlotcouldalsoaccommodate theconstructionof SSMUH,up to four units.

The ownerscould buildadditional unitson each ofthelots,up to a totalof eight, withoutfurtherconsideration by council.

Approved in2024,the SSMUH regulations permitadditionalunitsonthe majority of single-detachedandduplex zonedlotsin Delta.

SSMUHisintended to expedite approvalof multipleunitsonexisting lots by using the building permit applicationprocess to replacetheneed for rezoningor subdivision applications, the report explains.

Units caninclude secondary suites and accessorydwellingunitslike garden suitesandcoachhouses.

The report alsonoted that sixpieces ofcorrespondence has been received from surroundingproperty owners inopposition,notingconcerns about

Surroundingproperty owners expressed concernsaboutpedestrian safety,increasedtraffic,on-siteparkingas wellasincompatibilitywiththe surroundingneighbourhoodcharacter.

pedestrian safety,increased traffic,onsiteparking as wellasincompatibility withthe surroundingneighbourhood character.

The applicantnoted that theproposaliscompliant withtheOfficial Community Plan(OCP)designation andno variances wererequested,while theproposalalso meets the parking requirements set outinthe zoning bylaw.

The report addsthat staffintended to reviewsmalllot subdivision regulations todetermine appropriate minimum lot dimensionsfor residential subdivisions, consideringthenew SSMUH regulations.

During the past fewmonths, thecity had been gatheringfeedback on the SSMUH regulationsand will be reporting back to council soonon potential amendments.

Changes to setbacks, height maximumsandfloorarea allowancescould enablenewformsofhousing, such as houseplexes, according to thecity.

Community

WalkforAlzheimer’ssetforthisSaturdayinLadner

Inanincreasingly turbulent world, many British Columbiansare findingthemselvesanxiousanduncertainwhat they cando to make a positiveimpact. The answermight be simpler than you think: start small. Think about something you candoin your localcommunity.

Thisphilosophy is at theheartofthe Alzheimer Societyof B.C.’s upcomingfundraiser,theIG Wealth Management Walkfor Alzheimer’s,presented by Go Auto.

“Itisestimated that morethan85,000British Columbiansareliving withdementia andthatnumbercontinues to grow,” says CathrynFrance, Chief

DevelopmentOfficerof theAlzheimer Society of B.C. “Peopleneed our supportmorethan ever The Walkismorethan a fundraiser–it’s alifeline. Thefunds raised help delivervitalprograms and servicesincommunitiesacrosstheprovince whilealsodrivingcritical research to change the future ofdementia.”

The Walkisthe Alzheimer Societyof B.C.’s biggestannualfundraising event withthousandsof peoplein19 communitiesacross B.C. coming together to support peopleliving with dementiaandthe people who care forthem.

In Delta,the eventis happeningon Saturday, May24 at Patterson Park inLadner at 10 a.m.

The Walkis made possiblethanks to thededicated work oflocal volunteerswho pull togetheranexcitingexperience to bring thecommunity together.Each year,the eventhonoursacommunity memberdirectly affected by thediseaseor someonewho has had a significantimpact.

“People want to help, they want to make a difference, butit can be overwhelming to figure outhoworwhere to start,” says France “Whether registering for the eventandfundraisingor volunteering your timeor sponsoring your local walk–taking part in the Walkisalow-barrier way to help make your communitya better placeand to ensurethat

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ourneighbours, friends, colleaguesandfamily members affected by dementiadonotfeel

alone. We are allinthis together.”

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Thursday,June5 ~1:30-2:30pm

We areexcited to host BC SeniorsAdvocate, DanLevitt, at McKee SeniorsCentreduring SeniorsWeek.

Danwillbeaddressing thecurrent issues facing BC seniors. He has championed therightsof seniorsfor 30 yearsatthe provincial,nationaland internationallevels.

Registrationopensat9am Monday,May 5. Non-membersare welcome

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The Walk forAlzheimer SocietyofB.C. in DeltaisonMay 24.

Community

‘A 1920s DeltaMurderMystery’ comes to Tsawwassen

Delta Stageworks Theatreannouncesthe launchofanexcitingnew theatricalprojectexploringthelived experiences of peoplein Deltaduring the early 20thcentury.

Thistheatricalinitiative kicksoff with A1920s Delta Murder Mystery, animmersive theatre experiencecreated by the company incollaboration withlocalcreatives andthe award-winning improviser Jeff Gladstone on May31 at thehistoric Red Barn,in Southlands, Tsawwassen.

Inspired by real-life charactersandadapted fromactual eventsin Deltaduringthe US Prohibition years, this thrilling eveningof mystery andentertainment

promises to be onelocal audiences won’t want to miss.

Thepresenting sponsorfortheone-night only benefitshowisthe Southlands Centre for Farming & Food.

“We’re so thrilled to be back at the Red Barn withashow againas we startthisnewproject!” says Peg ChristophersonKeenleyside,thecompany’s artisticlead,who wrote andproduced Delta Stageworkslast history-centred project; stories about young men and womenfromLadner who served in The First World War. “It’sexciting to find waysto make historycomealive for peopleand tell stories in ways that sparkan

interest in knowingmore about local history.”

Set at Pansy May Stuttard’sinfamous, real-life cabaret, ‘The Goat Ranch’,locatedon the Tsawwassen–Point Roberts border, A1920s Delta Murder Mystery transports audiences back the worldof bootleggers, rum-runnersand secret speakeasiesthat existedonthe marginsof Delta society.

Audiencemembers aren’t beingasked to be charactersintheplot but dressingin1920s attire and guessing who the murderer is will upthe immersive funfactor.

The eveningalsofeaturesa live jazz band headedup by local favourites Mike and Em

Greene,a charcuterie buffet, dancingand signature cocktails.

The storylinesfor this benefit eventare inspired in part by Lord Don’t Want Me, Devil Won’t Take Me,the popular local history book chronicling Pansy May Studdard’scolourfullife, written by Gary Cullen and Jim Dwight.

A1920s Delta Murder Mystery is on Saturday, May31from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Red Barn,6333 Market Ave.

Ticketsare$75or $63.75for seniors65+; includesa charcuterie buffet. Tickets available at:www.deltastageworks. ca or call778-384-2949 for moreinformation.

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A1920s DeltaMurderMysteryison Saturday, May31from6to10 p.m.atthe Red Barnat the Southlandsin Tsawwassen.

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Encountering God’s presence

Theother weekI got a lifeupdate fromafriend. She was overcome with emotion–it wasall still very fresh, butherdoctor had just called with the resultsofher recent scan. They weren’t sure howit had happened, buther tumour was gone! Her joy feltcontagious.

The same week,anotherfriendof mine was able to comehomefrom thehospital.

He’s beeninand outof therea lotthis year,often due to complications fromhis chronicmedical condition. Everytime I interact withhim,it’s as thoughhe’s groundedin adeep wellof peace. It emanatesfromhim,and when I’maroundhim I feel it, too.

Sundaysat10:00a.m. Rev.Jason Truell

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“Be Faithful,betrue, be ablessing”

Oneexperienced a miracle Theother keeps

Minister’s Minute

ROB COLLIS

St.Andrew’s Church

In many ways,that’s what happens–not just when we follow Jesus, butwhen we follow Jesus together. We share in joys in pain,healingandhospitalvisits. We don’t just experience Godon our own: we get to encounter God’spresencethrough each other–oftenin ways we nevercould have on our own.

At St Andrew’s, we’re seeking to encounter God’spresence together –and we wouldlove for you to joinus! On June 8, we’rehostinganopen house Sunday,where you cancomeand see for yourself. You can learnmore at www.standrewschurch.ca/openhouse.

fighting for hislife. But I can see joyand peace boilingupand overin bothofthem. I’m seeing thesefriendsencountering God’spresence Andnot just them:it’s the peopletheyinteract with,the peoplethat have been prayingfor themformonths. It’s me. Iamencountering God becauseofthem.

Oursinstheyare many, Hismercyis more!

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LIFESTYLES

DeltaConcertBandbeginsDownbeaton60years

The batonis about to dropon Delta Concert Band’s 60thanniversary asahighly regarded musicalentertainment fixture inthecommunity by staginga champagnepoppingcelebration performance.

This50-plusgroupof adults,who hailfrom many different walksof lifeand rangein agefrom 19 to morethan90 years of age, willcome together astalentedanddedicated musicianson Saturday, May24 at Seaquam

Secondary’s Auditorium, 11584 Lyon Roadin North Delta. Thedownbeat is 2:30 p.m. andadmission is by donation.

Andasit hasalways done sinceit wasformed on October29,1964in Ladner, Delta Concert Band willpresentan entertainingconcert that has somethingfor everyone. It pridesitself on being able to play all typesof music— swing, rock, classical, marches, musicals,movie scoresor pops.

Naturally,forthis very special occasion,the band will recognizeits roots by performingafew piecesfromits beginnings inthe1960’s.

Allofthis happens underthe masterful baton of Jim Tempest, the band’s longest-serving music directorwho took over in2006.Aprofessional teachingand performing musician,the Edmontonborn Tempest was partly raised innorthern B.C. beforemoving to New Westminster just prior to

high school. He completed hisfirst of several musicdegrees at Western Washington University before augmentinghis musical studiesin London, England. In 1995hecompleted his MasterofArtsin Music Education at the University of B.C. Tempest wasalso SeniorDirectorof Music forthe CanadianArmy before retirementandfor many yearsalso served as MusicDirectorofthe Vancouver-based Bandof

Spendanotherfunnightatthe WanderInn Cafe

The Wander Inn Cafeisopening thedoorson Saturday, May24 at 7 p.m.

Theshow begins at 7:30 p.m.

The audience will be wellentertained by performers Steve Gunter and Carol Jones,followed by the duo ‘Cutn’Dried’ (AKA Don

Andersonand Dave Joy). Enjoygreat music, yummy treats,andnon-alcoholic beverages. Entranceis$10/person; children12andunderare admitted forfree.

The Wander Inn Cafetakes placeinsidethe Lighthouse

Church at 5545Ladner Trunk Road.

Thanks to everyonewho attends these evenings. Please know that we donothostthese evenings in June, July,or August but will resumeon Sept.20.

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the15th Field Regiment.

In his role with Delta Concert Band, Tempest hasplayed the key part in making a good band get better.Andhe’s quick to acknowledge that overthe yearsthe band hasalso served to accommodate a rare inter-generational linkwhere younguniversityorhigh school students can sitelbowto-elbow with retired seniors and work towards achievingthe same musical goals.

Thiscross-generation

linkalsoextends to the community-at-large where Delta Concert Band oftenplaysin seniors’homes,for specialcommunitycelebrationsandceremonies as wellas joininghigh school studentsintheir schoolconcerts.

The band regularly playsthroughoutthe Lower Mainlandand over the years has madeplayingtripsfurtherafield to Europe, the U.K. and Maui.

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Theaudiencewill be wellentertained by performersSteve Gunter and CarolJones, (pictured) followed by the duo ‘Cut n’ Dried’(AKA DonAndersonand Dave Joy).

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The DeltaConcert Band celebrated 60 yearswith a concertonMay 24.

Lifestyles Bursaryfundraiser choralconcertreturns

Sincethe1960s,the Canadian Federationof University Women- South Delta- hasoffered morethan 100 bursaries to local women students.

Everyone to two years, the South Delta club,which is oneof21 clubsin B.C.,and morethan90 clubsacross Canada,offers bursaries to femalegraduating students from South Delta Secondary and Delta Secondary,as well as to maturelocal womenwho are beginning, or returning to, post-secondary studies. These fundsare awarded basedupon financialneed andarenot scholarships based solelyupon a student’sgrades. In several cases, thesefunds make the crucialdifferenceforwhether a student mayproceed withfor-

mal education.

To continuethisproudtradition by generatingfundsfor future bursaries, CFUW South Delta will be hostinga choral concerton Thursday, May29, at 7 p.m. at Equinox Theatre at SDSS.

CFUW South Delta members aredelighted to be joining forcesonce again with two impressive choirs.

Thefirst isthe South Delta Sounds Jazz and Concert Choir,directed by Danielle Hamilton.

Thisisthe award-winning student choir,ofwhich our community may be justly proud,from SDSS. At this year’s Kiwanis Music Festival, their performance earned themaninvitation to compete in Nationals,afirst forthe

South Delta SoundsJazzandConcertChoir, directed by DanielleHamiltonwillbepart ofthe CFUW-South Deltabursary concertonMay29.

choir,who willcompete in Music Fest Canada in2026.

The second choir isthe wellknown,distinguishedensemble,the Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir,directed by Alison Nixon. This auditioned choiris adiverse groupofindividuals from different culturesand backgroundswhosharea passion for singing, and who perform bothtraditionalandcontemporary choral songs.

Concertticketsare$25for adults,and$15for students/

children; available at Black Bond Booksin Ladner, Centre Stage Giftsin Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall,or at the door.

Allticket salesare by cash only.

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Music,food,funinthesunwelcomesspringinLadnerMayDays

The 129th Ladner May Days takes placeFriday to Sunday, May23 to 25 in Ladner at Memorial Park

Atraditionthat harkens back to the agesand reaches back to Ladner’s agricultural past,is still going strong.

Initiallyknown asthe LadnerPioneer May Days,the spring fair has beena Deltatradition since1896, standingas the second-longest-running May Daycelebration in B.C.

“Whileits roots harken back to British Victorian spring fetes,it hasgracefully evolved into acommunity eventthat offers the charmofasmalltownfair withbig-time fun,” says theLadner May

Days website.

The129thLadner May Days takesplaceFriday to Sunday, May23 to 25in Ladner at Memorial Park.

May Days offersfamilies to have funandenjoy the parade,thefree entertainment, ridesandfood trucks,no matterwhat the weather.

Friday

Friday beginslow key, in late afternoon at 3 p.m. with Shooting Star Amusements,andthe food trucks opening. Themidway ridescontinueinto the evening andprovidea laid-back start to thefair.

The Ladner May Days Invitationalfastball tourney also starts at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday

Saturday,things get busier astheArtisan Marketopens at 10 a.m., withthefood trucks and midway open at 11 a.m.

Close by,the Ladner Legion Beer Garden opensfor Saturday, and Sunday, withhoursfrom noon to 6 p.m.

The main stage also opens at 10 a.m., with liveentertainmentuntil 6 p.m.

The Ladner May Days Invitational fastball tourney also continues to 6

p.m.

Lotsoffree activities for all ages getunderway, including gold panning, face painting, a petting zoo and pony rides.

“Itisdefinitely going to be a busy weekend and lotsoffunthings to do,” saidfaircoordinator Missy Thornton.

Sunday

Sunday isthebig day for Ladner May Days.

The Lion’s Club PancakeBreakfastis served inthe gazebo at the park from8 to 11 a.m., followed by the May Day Paradewhich starts rolling at nooninLadner

Villageandthenproceeds to Memorial Park where the May Pole Dance happens.

The parade’s theme this yearis Musical Icons ThroughtheAges: From Adel to ZZ Top.

Most unique to Ladner May Days isthe Royal May Courtinwhich a Grade6 studentfrom Deltais chosenasthe Monarchforthat year, supported by students namedasthe First Royal and Second Royal.

Themonarchs will be crownedafterthe parade, at 1 p.m., at the main stage, wherethe May Pole

Dancealsotakesplace.

In addition to allofthe above, the Artisan Market runsfrom10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,and music startson the main stage at 10 a.m. andcontinuesuntil6 p.m. Food trucks arealsoopen andmidway rides resume at 11 a.m.

Thefree activitiesfor all agesarealsounderway,including gold panning, face painting, a petting zoo and pony rides.

TheLadner May Days Invitationalfastball tourneyalso goesfrom8 a.m. withthefinaldeciding game at 3 p.m.

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Musicisthefoodoflove,soitwillplayonthemainstage

Ladner May Days hasplenty ofactslinedup to keepall entertained withgreat music for two days, Saturday and Sunday ofthefair.

And you may be hearing somefamiliar tunesasthere will be severalactsonthe main stagecovering the good-feeling songsfrom years gone by.

Saturday

Theentertainment begins on Saturday at 10:30 a.m., when Delta Community Music Schooltakes to the main stage foranhour.

That’s followed by thehigh stepsofthe O’Brien Schoolof Irish Dance at 11:45 a.m.

The schooliscelebrating 30 yearsofIrish dancingand performances willincludelocal

dancersofall agesdoingIrish step dancingand Ceili dancing. Gettinginto theafternoon, from12:15 to 2:15 p.m.,it will be Venusand Mars Bandplayingthose goodoldhitsfromthe 70s,80s,90s to today.

In themiddleoftheafternoon, at 2:15 p.m., on Saturday, Rachael Chatoortakes to the stage. She’ll be singingthe songsand styleof Canada’s singinglegendAnne Murray. Wrappingupthe day at 3:30 p.m.,for twohours, is some Canadian,gritty rock and roll as Roadside Attraction starts up. They are considered the premierTragically Hiptribute bandin Western Canada.

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May Days begins onthe main stage at 10 a.m., withthe Delta Community Music School. They’refollowed at noon by Geoff’s Top Hitsandthen, at 1:15 p.m.,it’s the May Days Ceremony,includingthe May Pole Dance by local girl guides. Then, at 2:30 p.m.,foran hour, it’s Dance Party,followed by Dean MichaelSmithwrappingthingsupfrom3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Smithisan award-winning multi-instrumentalistand offersa “specialbrandof soulful rock creatingunforgettable original performancesand puts his own spinontimeless classicsandmodern marvels,” says the May Days website.

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Wrappingupthedayon Saturdayat 3:30 p.m., for twohours, issome Canadian,gritty rockand rollas Roadside Attraction starts up.Theyare consideredthepremier TragicallyHiptributebandin Western Canada.

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LadnerMayDaystakes additionalsecuritysteps

Dayevent hasheightened the need to “reassure ourcommunitythat safetyremains ourhighestpriorityatthe Ladner MayDaysParade.”

the public.

When itcomes to MemorialPark, therealso will be apolicepresence duringallof Ladner May Days events.

Safetyforallinvolved hasalwaysbeenonthe mindsoforganizersof Ladner MayDaysand even more so following the multi-fatalincidentat theLapu Lapu Dayfestival in Vancouveron April26.

Organizerssay ontheir websitethatprotocolsare reviewed yearly to ensure the safetyofspectators, volunteersand participantsduringthe May Days Paradeand events in the park.

Butthe recenttragedy in Vancouverwhen11 people were killedafter an SUVploweddowna streetneartheLapu Lapu

Organizerssay that certain roadsalongthe parade routewill be closed,with no caraccess either before, orduring, the parade.

“Policeofficerswill be presentinthe downtown coreand safety barricadesareinplace at each road-accesspoint,”say organizers.

Eachbarricadealsois staffedwithoneor two volunteerstohelpguide

“Thereare strict guidelines for cars to be off the property,after setup, well beforethe eventbegins,” theysay.“Ourheartsgo outtothoseimpacted by theLapu-Lapu tragedy. It’s apowerful reminder of ourshareddutyto care for and protectone another.Westandunited infostering asafe,supportive, and inclusive community.”

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Nowinits129thyear,thisbelovedcommunity-organized festivalcontinuestobringfriendsandfamiliestogetherto celebrateatime-honouredtraditionintheheartofLadner. Wishingeveryoneafunandmemorable LadnerMayDaysweekend!

MightbeworthshowinguphungryatLadnerMayDays

Ladner May Days has beenatraditionformore thanacentury.

Anotherthingthat’s beenproven withtimeis thefood truckfairthat’s abig part ofthefarm festival.

This year,12food trucks will be on site to keep everyonefed, with all butoneofthoseall returningfrom last year.

Thenewaddition to thelineupthis yearis Aloha Poké.

“They’reall very seasonedfood vendorsin thearea andI would say at least halfofthem have

beencomingformore than20 years,” said volunteerfood coordinator Khya Fellingham. “It’s actually wonderfulthat they’re repeatattenders.”

They’reinvited every yearandaccept every yearandtheonlytime a truck doesn’t returnis if theoperatorisnolonger in business, sheadded.

All but twoofthe trucks will be inplace in Memorial Park by 3 p.m. Friday, May23, and servinguntil5 p.m., Sunday, May25.Friday isalsofamilynight so they’reusuallyopenuntil

about8 p.m., Fellingham added.

She said someofthe favouritesarethe mini donuts served by Gordo’s Concessionsalong with Cookie’s IceCream. Hunky Bill’s is another favourite.

Thelistoftrucks that will be parking at Ladner May Days includes Next Generation Street Dogs, Japanese Teriyaki, Tin Lizzy’s (chicken,fishand poutine) Lemon Heaven, Meet2Eat Catering (Mexicanfood)and Mr Pretzels.

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Midwayridesguaranteedtoleave youlaughingatLadnerMayDays

During Ladner May Days,Shooting Star Amusements offers lots offun, forall ages

Part ofthefunof a fairisthemidway which alwaysentertains everyone withexhilarating, if not scary, rides.

During Ladner May Days, Shooting Star Amusementsofferslots offun,forall ages.

“They’ve beenhere forthe last coupleof years. They will have a couplenewthingscomingthis year,” said May Days coordinator Missy Thornton.

Thoseincludethe Zero Gravity rideand a tornado ride, said Thornton.

Otherfavouritesfrom previous years, along with gamesand smaller ridesfor younger kids, willalso be setupin Memorial Park.

Theamusement rides open at 3 p.m. onFriday, May23,andcontinue until10 p.m.,that day.

On the Saturday, May 24,the rides begin at 11

a.m. andcontinueuntil 10 p.m.

On Sunday, May25, thebig dayforLadner May Days,the rides open at 11 a.m. and continueuntil5 p.m.

Closinghoursforthe rides can vary, basedon weatherand attendance.

Shooting Star Amusementsisoffering dailywristbandsfor $40, withanother saving of$10for early online ordersdone before May 22 at https://shootingstar.ca/events-details/ ladner-may-days-2025/. -Staff Writer

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This year’s Ladner May Days has a long listof vendors at theArtisan Marketthat may be able to fill some nicheshoppingneeds.

In total,30crafts businesses will bringtheir worksto Ladner May Days forbrowsing or buying.

For some special soap, check out AlohaFresh Soap.

ForeverCrocheting will have some finedesignsand Lilac RainCrafts will have uniqueitems.

Littleb Confectionery will have somethingfora sweet toothand Playhouse Pottery will have one-of-akindpieces.

Whileshoppers may tireoffindingthe sameitemsinbig stores,the Artisan Marketoffersan eclecticmix ofproductsfrom vendors with names such as Hope 2 Dye, Hungry Hound

Intotal,30craftsbusinesses will bringtheir workstoLadnerMay Days forbrowsingorbuying.

Barkary, Bon Mano Bon, Purple Butterfly Studiosand Salvaged Flips. -Staff Writer

Ladner’sMayRoyalCourt:ahistory

TheLadnerPioneer May Days has beena cherished traditionin Delta since1896, standingasthe second-longest-running May Daycelebrationin B.C.

Whileits roots harken back to British Victorian spring fetes, it hasgracefully evolved into acommunity eventthat offers the charmofasmall-townfair withbig-timefun.

Like allcommunity gatherings,thistradition servesas atimefor people to come togetherandcelebratethe year’s accomplishments.

Ourmissionis simple: to upholdaninclusivefairthat provides numerousfree opportunitiesfor childrenandfamilies to enjoy.

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From ourvibrant parade andlively main stage to the bustling market,delightful food trucks,exhilarating rides, andotheractivities, we aim to offerthecommunitya safeand enjoyable way to celebrate.

Overthe years, the Royal May Court hasundergoneits own evolution,transforming fromapredominantlyfemale affair to onethat embracesall genders andthosewho seek to representtheir school positively.

Annually, we invite every elementary schoolin Delta to selecta sixth-grade child to partake inthefestivities.

These students volunteer andare chosen at random.

We ensure that all repre-

sentativesareinvolved in the selectionprocess, wherethe Royal Monarchandcourt members aredecided.

Additionally,theyplay integral rolesinthe paradeand main stageceremonies.

Whenever possible,the selected courtalso participates inothercommunity eventsin Deltaandengagesin volunteer opportunities.

Ouraimis to foster togetherness, understanding, inclusion, andcompassionamongall Royal May Court participants, providingthem with aplatform to showcasetheir love fortheir communityandtheirimmense hearts.

We recognizetheimportanceof evolving withthe

timeswhile stayingtrue to the essenceof ourtraditions.

Movingforward, we aspire to continueembracingdiversity

andprovidingopportunities forallmembers of ourcommunity to shine.

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Knowyourosteoporosisrisk

Boneisliving, growing tissuethat changesas a person ages.Although healthy bone can naturallydiminishasa person getsolder, seniorsare at elevated risk ofosteoporosis, a bonedisease marked by rapid bone deterioration.

Osteoporosis occurs when bonemineral densityand bone mass decrease,orwhenthe strengthand structure of bone changes. Bone isconstantly beingbrokendown and replaced. Whena person hasosteoporosis, creationofnew bone cannot keepup withthelossofold bone.

Osteoporosis can make bones so brittlethat even a seeminglyinnocuousmovement, such as coughing,bumpinginto something or bending over, can cause bones to break, says the Mayo Clinic. Thesebreaks commonly occurinthe spine, wrist, orhip.

Osteoporosisaffects peopleofall genders, ages,and races. However, whiteandAsian women, especiallythose past menopause,are at the highest risk.

Osteoporosisisknown asa silentdisease because bone weakening isundetectable. Subtle

signs, such asa stooped posture, a curved back orif someone seems to be gettingshorter, may indicateosteoporosis. Breaking a boneisoften thefirst sign ofthedisease.

There may be ways to preventosteoporosisor alleviateits symptoms. A nutritiousdietand regularexerciseareessential for keeping boneshealthy throughoutlife. This includes gettingenough calciumthroughfoods and possibly supplementation. Individualsshould work withtheirdoctors to getthe rightamount of calcium,as too much

from supplements may cause kidney stones. VitaminDalso worksin concert with calcium to produce strong bones, and many people are deficientinvitamin D. Exercisealsoisneeded for strong bones. Strength

training with weightbearingand balance exercisesenjoyed regularly throughoutlife can help maintainhealthy bonesasone ages.

Additionallifestyle issues canincrease risk forosteoporosis. These

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includelong-termuse ofcertainmedications likeglucocorticoidsand adrenocorticotropic hormones to treat variousconditions.Proton pump inhibitors, cancer medicationsandantiepilepticmedicinesalso may increase risk forosteoporosis. Heavyalcohol consumptionandsmokingalso cancontribute to osteoporosis.

Osteoporosisisnot something to takelightly. A bone-density test canindicateif bones are weakeningandif interventionisnecessary. However, measures should be taken earlyin life to prevent osteoporosisinthefuture.

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Most seniors recognize that routinevisits to their physiciansareanimportantcomponentofpreventivehealth care.

Annualphysicalsare importantfor everyone, butthey’reespecially importantforindividuals 65andolderwho may be morevulnerable to disease and variousother healthconditionsthan youngeradults.

For some,the daythey receiveaprediabetes diagnosisalso marksthe first timethey’ve heard ofthecondition. Since so many seniorsareaffected by prediabetes, it can behooveanyone to learn more aboutit.

Whatisprediabetes?

Prediabetesisa serioushealthcondition characterized by higherthan-normalblood sugar levels. Whena person hasprediabetes, hisor herblood sugarlevels arenot yethighenough to indicate type 2diabetes, butthat could change ifprediabetes patientsdonot make changes to prevent such aprogression.

How commonispre-

diabetes?

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Whatseniorsshouldknowaboutprediabetes

A2023 study published inthe journalDiabetes Care indicatesthat 464 millionindividualsacross theglobe hadimpaired glucose tolerance(IGT) and298million had impaired fastingglucose (IFG)in2021.Eachof thoseconditionsare

hallmarks ofprediabetes, casesofwhichthe study indicatesareexpected to rise significantly by 2045. Whatcauses prediabetes?

Whena person has prediabetes, the cellsin hisorher bodydonot respondnormally to insulin,whichisahor-

moneproduced by the pancreasthat enables blood sugar to enter cells,whichthenuse itforenergy The pancreasthen makes more insulin to getcells to respond, but eventually the pancreas cannot keep up, resulting in a rise in blood sugar.

HowcanIdetermine ifI have prediabetes?

Thesheer volumeof peoplewho have prediabetes butareunaware that theydo begsthe questionofwhat individuals cando to learnif they have the condition beforethey develop type 2diabetes. Recognition

ofthe risk factorsforprediabetesisa good start.

Anyonewho hasanyof thefollowing risk factors to speak withtheirdoctor about havingtheirblood sugar tested:

*Being overweight

*Being45orolder

*Havinga parent, brotheror sister with type 2 diabetes

*Beingphysically activelessthanthree times per week

*A history of diabetes duringpregnancy (gestationaldiabetes)orgivingbirth to a baby who weighedmorethan nine pounds

*Having polycystic ovary syndrome

*BeingAfrican American, Hispanic/ LatinoAmerican, American Indian,or Pacific Islander. Some AsianAmericansalsoare at greater risk forprediabetes.

Prediabetes can be aprecursor to type 2 diabetes,whichonly highlightshowimportant itisthat olderadults recognizetheir risk forthe condition.

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Howseniorscanovercomealackofmotivationtoexercise

Exercise hasitsfairshareofdevotees andmillionsofotherswho recognize its value but still struggle to include workoutsintheir daily routines.

Motivation can be a significant hurdlewhenitcomes to exercise, and recent studiesarea testament to that difficulty.

Seniorswhoaspire to exercisemore frequently canconsiderthese strategies ifmotivation becomesanissue.

Exercise away from home: Home workouts can become monotonous sincemost peopledonot have enough room at home to housethe same arrayof equipmentthat’s available at theirlocal gym. Seniors can overcome monotonous workouts by purchasing a gymmembership at alocalfacility. Many clubsofferdiscounted rates to seniors, and some evenoffer seniorspecificfitness classeslike yoga and

Pilates.

Employthebuddysystem: Seniors also canenlistfriendsandfamilymembers to jointhem whenthey exercise. Encourageneighbors orfriends to comealong to the gymforafavoredfitness class or invitefriendsandfamily onhikingexcursionsor daily walks.

Trackyourprogressand celebrate your successes: Asexerciseefforts pay increasing dividends, seniors mayfind it’s nolonger hard to stay motivated. Success can be measured in various ways Somemightaspire to produce healthierblood test results at the doctor’soffice,whileothers mayhope to loseafew pounds. However, you define success,celebrate when youachieve yourfitness goals. Rewards such as a spaday,anight out at thetheateror a weekend getaway canprovideallthe motivation youneed to stay thecourse.

Be flexiblewithyour routine: Mobilityissuesandotherphysical limitations mayaffect seniors. But such issuesneed notprevent agingmenand womenfromexercising, evenifitdoes meanthey won’t be able to hitthe gym fourorfive days per week. Mixup your routine so you can stillexercise even if physicallimitations make traditional workout routinesmore challenging. Go for nature walks on days when your body needsabreakfrom strengthtrainingand check the forecast at the startof each week so you can rearrange your routineif Mother Nature makes outdoorexerciseimpossibleoncertain days.

Many peoplefindit hard to stay motivated to exercise. Seniors cantry afew strategies to ensure they stay the course withtheirfitness routines.

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DELTA SPORTS

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The DeltaIslandersopeneditsnewBCJunior ‘A’ Lacrosse Leagueseason witha10-5win overtheNanaimo Timbermenat theLadner LeisureCentre.

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Sixunanswered goals brokeopenatight4-4 game Sunday afternoon asthe Delta Islanders openeditsnew BC JuniorALacrosse League season withanimpressive 10-5 win overthe Nanaimo Timbermen, at theLadner Leisure Centre.

Deltaled4-3after thefirst period butafter Nanaimo scored to tie the game early inthe second,that’s whenthe Islanders tookcontrol, scoringthenext six goals, before Nanaimo scored itsfifth goalofthe game with just six seconds remaininginthethird period.

The Islanders had a balanced scoring attack witheightdifferentplayers scoring.

Leadingthe way was Jared Maznik withthree goalsand twoassists, Reid Hinds MacDonald hada goaland twoassists while Cole Samson had a goalandanassist. Single goals were scored by Blake Young, Rylan Weisbrod, Simon Poole, Kenyon Whitney and Cameron Squarek. Greyson Beggs was rock solidinnet stopping 45of50shots.

“I was really happy with the outcome. It goes to showthededication and the hard work that not onlythe boys have been puttingin, butthecoaching staffas wellthe last fewmonths,” saidhead coach and general manager Logan Schuss.“We’ve been goingforafew months. Everything seems to be coming together hereas we startthe season.Ilikethecompete

outofthe boys as well, theshape that theyare in. We have been working withatrainerfrom the Vancouver Warriors, so the teamisingreat shape.”

Schuss saida balancedand well-rounded teamis going to be a key to success.

“I thinka wellrounded team, a team that can get scoring throughoutthe line-up will be crucialandalso getting scoringfrom the defensive sideandin ourtransition gameis important,”he said. “It’s early and we’renot getting toohighonit, but certainly someexcitement to keep building on withthat first win.”

Next upfor Deltais anotherhome game –this Saturday(May 24) at 7 p.m., againstthe BurnabyLakers.

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A South Delta soccer star will get a chance to showcasehis talentsonthe international stage with Team Canada.

Sam Rogers,whoisa goaliefor the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy FC, isoneofeight Whitecaps Academy players who have been calledupfor Canada’s U16 men’s national team.

Canada Soccer madethe announcement earlierthis month.

The camp will serveas the warmupfora16-teamFriendly Tournament hosted by Guadeloupe FA against opponentsdetermined by a draw,

withdouble game days on May28and 29,followed by twoplacement matcheson May30and31.

“BringingagroupofU16players together so early prior to theU-17 World Cupqualifiersisanother statement by ourorganization inits commitment to investingfurtherinthe developmentof our high-potential youthplayers,” saidAndrew Olivieri, Canada Soccer’s men’s youth excel directorinanews release. “We are also very fortunateto have been invited by bothUEFAandthe Guadeloupe FA which has madeit possible to navigate club schedulingconflictsand stillbring twofull squadsinto their first Youth National Teamexperience.”

Rogers joinedthe Whitecaps FC Academyin August 2022afterpreviously playinginthe Whitecaps FC PreAcademyandfor Coastal FC inthe BC SoccerPremier League.

He saidhe wasthrilledwhen he got the callfrom Soccer Canada.

“I was just reallyproud to getthe chance to play for my national team,” he said. “Obviously, even more special since my dadalsoplayed forthe national team. I’m sure it’s going to feel really good thefirst time I putonthat jersey.”

Rogers saidit has beena lotof hard work to get to this point.

“Reallythankfulforthecoachesthat I have withthe Whitecaps. They train us hard and pushus to ourfull potentialand gotme to thenextlevelthese past few years,” he said. “It’s awesome to have a bunchof my teammateson the team. They are alllikebrothers to me, so it’s going to be reallycool puttingonthat jersey andsharingthat moment.”

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Delta’s Sam Rogersoneofeight players selected by Soccer Canada from Vancouver Whitecaps Academy FC to playon Canada’s

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457753rdStreet,Ladner -$1,799,000

1/2DUPLEXESWITHGARDENSUITES

2BRANDNEW4-bedroom,2,000sq.ft.1/2DUPLEXwith aBONUSdetached 450sq.ft.1-bedroomGARDENSUITE! ThishomeNEWhome featuresaninviting open-conceptlayoutwithSOUTHEXPOSEDlivingroom,elegantdiningarea,and aspacious kitchenboasting alargeisland,sleekquartzcountertops,andPREMIUMfinishes.Enjoythe durability of engineeredhardwoodfloors,stylishdesignerlighting,andthe convenienceofa built-in vacuum,HRVsystem,and rough-in forAC. Nestledin apeacefulneighborhoodwith SOUTHEXPOSEDBACKYARDwithpastoral FARMLANDVIEW,thishome offerseasyaccess to LadnerElementarySchool (Frenchimmersion),highschool,parks,and family-friendlyamenities, Don’tmissthisincredibleopportunity!

1,481042A Aveor2, 481042A Ave,Ladner- $1,598,900

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Fantastic locationwithviews of thelushgreeneryandserenesurroundings of Ernie Burnet Park. Thisone-owner, custom-builthomehasbeenmeticulouslymaintained and offers over2,600sq.ft. of thoughtfullydesignedlivingspace. Featuring formalliving anddining rooms, agenerouskitchen,andinvitingeatingand familyareasthatoverlook aprivatebackyardwithpatio—perfect forrelaxingorentertaining. Thehomeincludes 3bedrooms,a dedicatedoffice, 2.5 bathrooms. Loadswindows &skylights offer beautifulnaturallightBuiltto lastwith2x6 construction, adurablevinylstucco exterior, metal roof with alifetime warrantyandsomuchmore. Locatednearschools,beautifulparks, agolf course,marina, Tsawwassen Mall,andwitheasyaccess to Vancouver.

5253 Brigantine Road,Ladner -$1,650,000

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$788,000

2BEDSI3BATHS 1,322SQ.FT.IBUILT2022

4906CEDARCRESCENT

$1,898,000

4BEDSI3BATHS 2707 SQ.FT.IBUILT1970

563452AVENUE

$1,898,000

4BEDS|5BATHS 2,697 SQ.FT.|BUILT2020

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HappyClients =HappyRealtor

ItwasanabsolutepleasureworkingwithAlison. Herdiligenceandprofessionalismallowedeverythingto movesmoothly,withminimumstress.Alisontakesthetimeto understandherclientsneeds,withthetoppriorityoffinding theperfectfit. We would recommendhertoanyone;sheisa localtreasure! JandS

La Mirage! Welcome to this topfloor twobedroom twobathroomcondo overlookingBeachGrovegolfcoursewithviews to theNorthShore mountains.Nicelyappointedwithhardwood flooringandlargekitchen.This unitoffers twostoragelockers,gasstove, gasfireplace,builtin vacsystem, andaccess to massiveroof topdeckperfect forlarge bbqdays. Building offers aworkoutarea,meeting room, workshopand agreatlocationin centralTsawwassen.

GregZyp604-807-9700 $795,000

$799,900

This Fairway Estatescondo wascarefullydesigned to feellikearancher buthasalltheconvenienceoflivingin acondo. WithSW exposureenjoy partialviewsofthegolfcoursealongw/sunnyviews to the west.At 1634sqft thiscondoboastsopenconceptliving,dinning roomandGourmetkitchen! Thisspacioushome,offers3bdrms &adenwith 10 ft.ceilingsthroughout.The primaryBedroomislargeenough to fita kingsizebedalongw/walk-in-closet& gorgeousensuite. Thiscondoalsooffers2 gasfireplaces, hardwood flooring, alongw/2car Parking.Thiscornerunithaslotsofwindows to letinlightand havehighenddrapesandwindowcoveringscosting over$30,000.Thisfully wheelchairaccessibleproperty issteps to shoppingandtransit.

GregZyp604-807-9700

Fantasticopportunity to ownthislarge centrallylocated Townhouse. UpdatesincludekitchenwithHickory Cabinets,disposal, 2sinks,all appliances,cabinetlighting,updated 5piecemainbathroom &laundrywith newcabinets &sink!Newlaminateflooringand aHugeprivatefencedpatio. FamilyRoomwithMurphyBed forguests &a 1car garagewith workshop! A9 x7storage room too. Awell runFamilyorientedcomplex. Close to downtownLadner,shopping,Restaurants,andtransit. Easytoshowdon’t missthisone!

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$2,888,800

Investor &BuilderAlert: WaterfrontMarinaOpportunityinLadner! A one-of-a-kind waterfrontproperty hasjustbeen reducedandit’sbrimming withpotential—whether you’re aninvestor,developer,orsomeonedreamingof coastallivingwith atwistofentrepreneurialspirit.Seton agenerous 13,250sqftlot,thisuniqueproperty offers:A profitable20-berthmarina business withupdateddocks,water,andpowerApprovalpotential fortwo brand-new homes—yes,plansareavailable Acharmingone-bedroomhomewithloft—live inor rentout Abeautifullyremodeled two-bedroom, two-bath floathome—truly oneof akindAndtheviews?Absolutelystunning.Thisisn’t just aproperty.It’sa lifestyle.It’sabusiness.It’saninvestmentin awaterfrontfuture.

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BrightandSunnySouthExposedCornerUnit indesirableRiver West! Twolargebedrooms,two bathrooms ,Large walk-incloset, over 140sqftsundeckandopenplan.Locatedjust ashortwalkfromthe charmofdowntownLadnerandtheserene FraserRiver.Great valuehere!

GregZyp604-807-9700

292CentennialParkway -Tsawwassen

5| 5| 5185sqft I9,989sqftlot

$5,390,000

PoolsideCoastalRetreatontheShoresof BoundaryBay

•Panoramicviewsofaniconic WestCoast beach,ocean &MountBaker’ssnowypeak

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9413KingsleyCres. -Richmond

2039042 Ave. -Langley

4| 2| 1890sqft |14198sqftlot

$1,788,000

Brookswoodhugesouthfacingprivate cornerlot

•Beautifullymaintainedandupdatedfamily homewithAC

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462853StLadner

3| 3| 1556sqft |6,026sqftlot

$1,499,000

Ironwoodgemwith abackyardoasis

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ComingSoon!

4| 2| 2048sqft |6732sqftlot

LovelyLadnerhomewith amortgagehelper

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$689,000 104-164256 St. -Tsawwassen

2+ den |2|1181sqft

Quietsideof acharmingbuildingw/ 12 residences

•Welldesignedlayoutw/9-ftceilings,ﬂexspace &largeprimarysuite

•Gasﬁreplaceandstove(gasinc.instrata fees)

•1 parking,storage,petswelcome!

2+ den |1|1164sqft

9178sqftlot |$1,499,000

Primebuildinglot,quietlocation, closetotown

•Largeﬂatlotw/70.57ftfrontage

•Sunnyeastern-exposed rearyard

•Excellentfuturedevelopmentopportunity

-Tsawwassen

2| 3| 1236sqft

$799,000

Bright &SpaciousEnd-UnitinAerie Walk

•Open-conceptlayoutw/gourmetkitchenand gasrange

•Accessto aprivatefencedyardviastairsfrom thebackdeck

•Walkto TsawwassenMills,beaches,& oceansidetrails

208-559914B Ave. -Tsawwassen

2| 2| 909sqft

$569,000

Wellmaintainedcondow/modernopen floorplan

•Upgradedwideplankhardwoodﬂoors

•Spaciouskitchen,largeislandw/seatingfor four,s/sappliances,granitecountertops

•1parking,storage,petswelcome!

CAITLIN DUFFUS

604-512-7531 www.caitlinduffus.com

Bright southwestcornersuite in TheCourtyards! This 2-level unitoffers upgraded kitchen, baths, hardwood floors, extended balcony, oversized patiowithstorage,A/C in primarybedroom,and gasfireplace.Pet-friendly, no agerestrictions,2 parkingstalls.Quiet,self-managedcomplex.

19072 63 BS TR EET -C LO VE RD ALE

Rarely availablerancher with loft in desirableCloverdale. 3beds, 2baths and2612 sqft of functional livingspace.Renovated kitchen,updatedbathrooms,

southfacing backyard.Close to schools, transit, andall amenities. 2bedrooms| 2bathrooms| 1105 sq ft

Listed by HomelifeBenchmark Realty Corp.

6053A ST RE ET -T SA WWA SSEN

Welcometothiswell-maintained 4bed,2 bath family home in sought-after PebbleHill. Situatedona sunny 7700+ sqft lot, with 2200 sqft of livingspace.Walktotransit, DiefenbakerPark& PebbleHill TraditionalElementary. Original ownersince 1969. 4 bedrooms |2 bathrooms| 2283 sq ft home

Listed by SuttonGroup SeafairRealty

www.prestrealestate.ca MacGregorRealty&

Well-maintained 3-bed,2-bathrancher with 1,887 sq ft of spacious livingonan11,087 sq ft lot. Features abrightkitchen with eating area,flex space, largefamily room,diningand livingrooms with gasfireplace,and primarybedroom with 4pieceensuite. Detached workshop,lushbackyard, andwalkabletotowncenter.

Cape Cod-stylefamily home with 2,300 sq ft,4 bedrooms, and3 bathrooms. Functional layout perfectfor familyliving, featuringtwo fireplaces,a one-cargarage, anda versatile office space. The privatebackyardbacks onto agreenbelt and includes acustom-built storageshed. Stepsfrom thebeach.

CentrallocationintheheartofLadnerVillage. Walkingdistancetoeverything!Oneofthe largestcornerendtownhouseunitsinthe Auradevelopment. Features: 3bedrooms, 3baths,privateofﬁcespacedownstairs 1500square ft ofliving.Bonus:doublegarage, side by side -rarelyavailable.

Beautiful 5bedroom &den homeincentral Ladner.Features includehardwood ﬂoors thru-out,onebedroomonmainand4 up,allwithaccessto ensuites.Open ﬂoor plandownwith gourmet kitchen, granite counters &stainless-steelappliances. Private backyardwithcovered patio.Oneblockto high school,memorialpark, library&pool. Excellent familyhome.

$2,999,999 #600 -1777

56 St.

3,021sq.ft. 1,874sq.ft.Patio Built2016

PenthouseOffice SpaceatNorthgate Tower.

1,376sq.ft.|3Bed/3Bath 2013build

$1,588,000

1006 Eden Crescent

2,820sq.ft.buildable+garage Lotsize5,640sq.ft. Lot ready to build yourdreamhome this spring. No GST.

11031

RiverRoad

Stunning Views with Development Potential. $1,349,000

2,068sq.ft.|4Bed/2Bath 1.59AcreLot

$829,000 #2011280

55 St.

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

$2,649,000

1715

Duncan Dr. #4 472854A St. CentralLadner

3,291sq.ft.|5Bed/6Bath 5,769sq.ft.lot

Newluxurybuiltin homeBeachGrove with Studio. 2-levelTownhome.

$1,249,000

$545,000 #113459

RiverRd.

2,638sq.ft.|4Bed/4Bath 42’BoatSlip Largestfloat-home inCanoe Pass Village.

#30620058

Fraser Hwy.

852sq.ft.|2Bed/2Bath Built2012 CentralWillowbrook Open Concept Condo.

#3111768

55A St.

3Bed /2 ½Bath 1,227sq.ft. Open floor plan CITY HOMES, Townhome Twoparking stalls $749,000

$1,498,000

1254

Pacific Dr.

2857sq.ft. 5Bed /4 Bath Executivehome in Stahaken Subdivision.

$1,648,000

1648 Spyglass Cresc.

3,037sq.ft.

4Bed /3 Bath 8,751sq.ft. lot Ideal FamilyHome in ImperialVillage.

$779,999 #132 –5421 10thAve.

1,331 sq.ft. 2Bed/ 2Bath Renovated townhomein Sundial Villa.

#307–20686 Eastleigh Cresc.

792sq.ft.

2Bed /2 Bath Built 2020 Spacious Central Langley CityUnit. $509,000

$2,238,000

1267

Pacific Dr. 4,005sq.ft. 3Bed /3 Bath 11,044sq.ft. lot

Custom Built Rancher with MountainView.

Todd Jackson, B.A.

RichardLowe, RIBC

AmyLambert, B.A.

Mike VanStraaten, BMgt Realtor

HUGELOTWITHHUGEFUTURE!

1100WILMINGTONDRIVE$1,699,000

•Large 16,071sq.ft. LEVELlot withoneofthe largestpropertiesinthe neighborhood.

•5-bedroom,2-level home witha 7-year-old roof,hardwoodﬂoors, and updates downstairs.

•Spaciousﬂoorplan with room for in-lawaccommodations onthelower level.

• Potentialfor future development: duplex,4units,oruptoan 8,734sq. ft. home (subjecttoDeltaapproval).

•Prime location, just 15minutes fromeverythingintown—perfectforagrowing familyseekingbothspace andconvenience.

•LargeParcel:17.34-acresquarepropertywithsubstantial roadfrontageanda roughed-inseconddrivewayentrance.

•CharmingHome:Cozy4-bedroomEnglishstylehomewitha4-year-oldroof,fresh exteriorpaint, andnewcarpets.

•EquestrianFacilities:Includes a5-stallbarn,hayﬁeld,andspaciouspasturearea previouslyusedasanequestrianfacility.

•ConvenientLocation:SituatedbetweenLadnerand Tsawwassen,closeto Tsawwassen MillsMall,BCFerries,TFNIndustrialPark,and30minutesfromVancouver.

•InvestmentPotential:Propertyhassigniﬁcantinvestmentpotentialwithfutureport expansionplansandadjacencyto 2BCRailpropertiesneartherailway.

MLSR2984102360ºTOUR

•FullyUpdated: This2154sq.ft. 3bedroom townhousewas completely renovatedin2018by thesuperintendentofconstruction,featuring astunningkitchen withgranitecountertops,a breakfastbar,and beautifulcherrycabinets.

•OpenConcept& HighCeilings: Thekitchen ﬂowsintothediningroomand sunkenliving room,which boasts11-footceilings andanabundance of naturallight frompianowindows.

•UpdatedBathrooms: Allbathroomswereredone,withthe masterensuitebeing enlarged foradded comfort andluxury.

•Large Deck &Garden: Features aspacioussideyardwitha garden areaand ahugeredonedeckoffering greatprivacy. BIGGESTTOWNHOUSE FORTHE PRICE!

•Private &ScenicLocation: Theunitisinthe bestspotinthecomplex,awayfrom thestreet, backingontoa greenbeltwithsouth-facingexposure.

•Prime Location: 3.19-acre parcel on Westham Island,offeringthetranquilityof countrylivingjust10minutesfromurban conveniences.

•CharmingHome: Features awell-maintained1,479sq. ft. 3-bedroomrancherwith spacious roomsthroughout.

•OutdoorFeatures: Includes alargegardenarea, astorageshed,andbeautifully landscapedsurroundings.

•ExpansionPotential: DeltaMunicipalityallowsfortheconstructionof a3,552sq.ft. home plusanadditional1,937sq.ft.dwelling,idealforextendedfamilies.

•UniqueLifestyle: Enjoy aspeciallifestyleclosetonaturewhilebeingmoments awayfromtheamenitiesofDelta.

• West Coastcontemporaryhome on0.5-acre blufflot with180° NanooseBay oceanviews.

•Prime Parcel:20.25-acrepropertywithtwo homesand an8,400sq. ft.barn, located on aquiet sectionof104th nearBoundaryBay andaprivate airstrip.

•Open-conceptrancher withhigh-end ﬁnishesand unique wave-inspired ceiling.

• Lower-levelsuite plus a1,300+sq. ft.garage/shop idealfor carenthusiasts.

• 2,500+sq.ft. rooftopdeck, landscapedyard,outdoor bar, ﬁrepit,and litconcretedriveway.

• City-approvedplans fora 36x36shopwithRV-friendly access.

WELCOMEHOME!!Thisbeautifully updated,modern 1bedroomplusdenis locatedinthehighlysought-afterCopperstonecomplex.Thehome features stainlesssteelappliances,sleekquartzcountertopsandstylishkitchenandbath cabinets,offeringtheperfect blendofcontemporary eleganceandfunctionality. Laminateflooring flowsseamlesslythroughthelivinganddiningareas,creating abrightandinvitingatmosphere. Thelargein-suitelaundry andmassivewalk-in closetprovideamplestoragespace.Stepoutside to thespacioussouthwest facingbalconyoverlookingthepeacefulcourtyardanidealspot forrelaxing or entertainingguests. An excellentlocationintheheartofSappertonwithin walkingdistance to Skytrain,parks &shopping.Thishomeistrulya MustSee!

WelcomeHome to Chamberlayne Ave!Thisspaciousandbeautifullyupdated5/6 bedroom, 3bathroomhomeononeofLadner’s mostdesirablestreets.Theopen & functionallayoutoffers multiplelivingspaces forgrowing families.Thekitchen boastsan oversizedisland, granitecountertops &stainlesssteelappliances. Updatesincludeupdatedbathrooms,laminateflooringandvinylwindows.Enjoythe beautifullylandscapedandthoughtoutbackyard,completewithperimeterstonework andtwo coveredpatiosperfect foryear roundenjoyment.Thissunny, privatespace is ideal forentertaining,BBQsor relaxingwith familyandfriends.Bonus:Extrapaved RV/boatparkingand a2 Bedroom LEGALSUITE agreatmortgagehelperor for extended family!Thisistheone youhavebeen waiting for. AMUSTSEE!

• DrivewayAccess: Future drivewayaccessoffHornbyDrive,suitablefor largetrucks.

•Main Home:A3,162 sq.ft. 4-bedroomrancher,built in 1972,renovated in 1987,witha roof replaced 12 yearsago anda30-carcementdriveway.

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

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

NEWPRICE!

OPENSUNDAY 2-4

Great 3bedroom rancheronTsawwassen’s“StreetofDreams”. Thisbeautifulhomeisapproximately2118squarewith agood ﬂoorplan,formallivinganddiningroom,largeprimarybedroom, oversizedgarage,lotsofstorageandprivate yard. Theseranchers rarelycometomarket,sodon’tmissthisone. 88251STSTREET,TSAWWASSEN

CALL ROBIN604-868-2844

ThisDevelopment Lotisjuststeps away fromthetowncenter andallamenities.Homeislocatedquietcul-de-sac.Propertyhas developmentpotentialwiththenewareaplanforTsawwassen. Homeneeds updatingbuthas agoodﬂoorplan.

OPENSUNDAY 2-4

544515B

•3800Square Feet

•6Bedrooms 6Bathrooms

•2BedroomLegalSuiteandaStudiosuite

•LargePrivateLot50x150

•PartialView,QuietandCentralLocation

•Stilltimepicturesomeexteriorcolourand yardﬁnishing

CALL ROBIN604-868-2844

Thereisnothingﬁnerthanlivingin aresortwithno checkouttime! Thispenthouseissituatedonthelagoonsidewithexcellentnorth shoreandmountainviews!PrestigiousTsatsuoffersgym,party room,fulltimecaretaker,gas &hot water(includedinmaintenance fees),bikeroom,undergroundparking.Itisrental,pet,kids& wheelchairfriendlyandJUSTSTEPS TO THEBEACH.Excellent outdoorlivingwith a188sq.ft.deck.Amazing vaultedceiling! Totallyupdatedandlikenewcondition. #319-1120TSATSUSHORESDRIVE,TSAWWASSEN CALL ROBIN604-868-2844

HugeSouthern Exposed lotinCentralTsawwassen, over13,200 sqft.with72feetfrontageand183feetdepth. Thisisanexcellant propertythatgivesmanyoptionstodevelopwiththenew ProvincialDencity Polices.Onlyminutesfromschoolsandparks. Vaultedceilingswith 3bedrooms,livingroom,diningroom,two bathroomsandlaundryupstairs.Downstairshas 1bedroomself contained“nanny”suitewithlaundry.Also abonus27’ x22’ insulated workshopwith220power,greatforsmallbusiness.

Build yourdreamhomeonthebestviewlotinTsawwassenwith 280degreeview.Thispropertyhasbeenengineeredand ready fora Development Permitapplication.New B.C.higherdensity policieswillallowlegalsuite &largersquare footage. Deltamay allowabasement.Locationis a10,view a12andbestpriced propertyontheMarket.

Bedrooms:5•Bathrooms:4 FloorArea:3,665sq.ft.

Welcomehome! Thisluxuriouscustom-builthomeoffers 5bedroom, 3.5 baths, afunctionallayoutwith room forthewhole familyincludinga mortgagehelper.Thishomeis ashowstopper featuringaninviting &open mainfloor conceptwith arelaxingprimarysuiteandtwootherbedrooms upstairs.Belowthemainfloor youwillfind aflexiblefloorplanoffering apossiblesuiteoradditionallivingspace. Featuringsolidoakfloors,9 ft. ceilings,agourmetkitchen,custommill workthroughout, coffered ceilings, wood wainscotting,heatedtilefloors,newexteriorpaint,high efficiencyfurnace&hot waterondemand. Locatedonafully fencedand gated cornerlot completewith adetachedgarage &allintheKillarney areaclose to shops, restaurants,schools,transit, recreationandmore!

Bedrooms: 5•Bathrooms:3 PropertySize:14,704sq.ft.

Arareinvestmentopportunityintheheartof West Ladner.This wellcared forandloving familyhomeissituatedonanimpressive 14,704Sq.ft.lotandhasloadsofpotential. Thehomeoffers 5bedrooms, 3bathroomsand over3,600Sq.ft.oflivingspace. The propertyiscurrently zoneRD3andis stepsfromtheshopping centres,markets, coffeeshops,boutiques, restaurants,parks, recreation,schoolsandmore. Interestedpartiesshouldcheckwith theCityofDelta forthebestuseofthisspecialproperty.

Bedrooms: 2• Bathrooms:2 FloorArea:1,067Sq.Ft.

Welcomehome to NauticaSouth! Thisbrightandspacious 2 bedroom, 2bathroom CORNERsuitehasplenty to offerincluding afunctionallayoutwith agenerousliving room,largeprimary bedroom completewith cozywindowseat, walkinclosetand ensuite. Other featureshandscraped,engineeredhardwood throughout, 2tandemparking stalls, astoragelockeracrossthehall onthesameﬂoor.Hot waterandgasincludedinthemaintenance fee. Steps to walkingtrails, coffeeshops, restaurants,themarina and everythingelsethatcharming Stevestonhas to offer.

5047ErinWay

$1,699,000

PebbleHillfullyrenovatedhomewith stunningopengourmetkitchenandRV parkingwithplugin.

3367Street,Delta

$1,899,000

Boundarybaywestexposed 10,000plussq.ft.lotwithcustom builthome.

105-65053Avenue,Delta

$1,850,000

Thisstunningwater-viewhomeinthe prestigiousMonterragatedcommunity.

1682BeachGroveRd

$3,895,000

WaterfrontBeachGroveDreamHome, Custombuiltonarare9849sq.ft.Lot.

45ParkGroveCrescent,Delta

$1,980,000

ExecutiveFamilyhome,firsttime toMarketoffering5bedroomsand 3fullbathrooms.

32955thStreet,Delta

$3,098,000

Panoramicviewhome,Rebuiltwith SarahGallopExteriordesign. AbsolutelyStunning.

5050FentonDrive,Ladner

$1,998,000

Soughtafter&mostdesirableStreetin Ladneratastefullyrenovatedrancherona 13,091sq.ft.entertaininggardenlot.

51322Ave,Delta

$1,799,000

Primelocation-5Bdrmupdatedfamily home-moveinready. 870BayviewDrive

5bedroomfamilyhome,largegardenlot walkabletoschools,elementaryandhigh school,tonsofupdates.

9667thStreet,BoundaryBay

$2,295,000

NewerexecutiveHome 3minuteswalktotheBeach.

31665053rdAve,Delta

$1,590,000

2BedroomRancherwithLargeprivate patiofacingthewaterfeature,fully renovatedprimaryen-suite.

330Tsawwassen,BeachRoad

$3,798,000

Panoramicoceanfrontproperty!85FT waterfrontage.Byappointmentonly.

$1,725,000

856 53ASTREET

Updated2,264sq.ft.homewith 5beds, 2baths, andanopen-conceptlayout. Thechef’s kitchen featureswhiteshakercabinets,quartz countertops, agas range,and aspaciousisland.Outside,enjoy alargedeck,gazebo,andhottubintheprivate backyard.Thedownstairsincludes a1-2bednanny suitewithseparatelaundry.Seton a17,126sq.ft. lotwith a300sq.ft. workshop,gardenshed,and RV/boat parking.A rare ﬁndwith stylishupdates, amplespace, anddevelopmentpotential,near schoolsandshops.

5533183A STREET

Welcome to ShannonHillsEstatesinCloverdale! This2,737sq.ft.homeon a1/4 acrelot features RV parking, a24x30detachedshop,covereddeck, gazebo,water feature, andfruittrees. Themainﬂoor offersspaciouslivinganddining rooms, afamily room,largekitchenwith gasrange,eatingarea, fullbath,andmud/laundry room.Upstairs,enjoy alargeprimarybedroomwithensuiteand walk-in closet,plus 4morebedroomsand abonus room. Twoentrancestothesecondﬂoor couldcreatea privatenannysuite. Easyaccess to theshopvia thesidedriveway.Upcomingupdatesincludea newhospital,KPU TechCampus expansion,and transitimprovements.

$1,679,880

6585HOLLYPARKDRIVE

•5BEDROOMS &3BATHROOMS

•3,341SQ.FTHOMEON ALARGE7,500+SQ.FTLOT

• 2CARGARAGEWITH325 SQ.FTDETACHEDGARAGE AT PROPERTYREAR

•RVPARKINGANDEVCHARGING AVAILABLE.

•EXCELLENTHOLLYLOCATIONCLOSE TO TRANSIT, SCHOOLSANDQUICKHWYACCESS

$729,900

•SEASIDECOMMUNITYBUILTBYMOSAICIN2019

•FEATURING 2BEDROOMS,3 BATHROOMSAND ADEN

•1,184SQ.FTOFOPENCONCEPTLIVINGSPACEDESIGNEDFOR MODERNLIFE

•2CAR PARKINGFEATURING TANDEMCARPORTANDSINGLECARGARAGE

• RESORTSTYLEAMENITIESINCLUDEOUTDOORPOOL,GYM,GAMESROOM ANDLOUNGE

•CONVENIENTLYLOCATEDNEARBCFERRYTERMINAL,TSAWWASSENSPRINGS GOLFCOURSE,TSAWWASSENMILLS SHOPPINGMALLANDMORE!

$1,434,900

•FEATURING 4BEDROOMSAND 2BATHROOMS

•1,822SQ.FTHOMESITTINGON ALARGE

7,300+SQ.FTLOT

•SUNNYSOUTHEXPOSED YARDFULLYFENCED WITHWORKSHOP

•FULLYFINISHEDBASEMENTWITHIN-LAW ACCOMMODATIONS

•EXCELLENTLOCATIONSTEPS AWAYFROMCROMIE PARKANDLADNERELEMENTARYSCHOOL

$1,294,900

4310 WRIVERROAD

•4BEDROOMS &2BATHROOMS

•1,974SQ.FTINTERIORLIVINGSPACE

•LARGE7,500+SQ.FTLOT SIZE

•1BEDROOMSUITEBELOW

$1,779,900

4903A53

•5BEDROOM 5BATHROOM

STREET

•2,614SQ.FTOPENCONCEPTLIVING

•DETACHED 1BEDROOM 1BATHROOMCOACHHOUSE

•CENTRALLOCATION,STEPS AWAYFROM LADNERVILLAGE

$949,000

#78-5550ADMIRAL WAY

•3BEDROOMS &3BATHROOMS

•1,385SQ.FTOFBRIGHTOPENCONCEPTINTERIOR LIVINGSPACEWITHGOLFCOURSEVIEWS

•PRIVATESOUTHEXPOSED YARDBACKINGONTO“THE LINKS”GOLFCOURSE

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

$629,900

#105 -4808LINDENDRIVE

•KIERAGARDENSBUILT IN2011

•GROUNDFLOOR 2BEDROOM 2BATHROOM

•848SQ.FTOPENCONCEPTLIVINGSPACE

•SPACIOUS WALKOUT PATIOOFFOFTHEMAIN LIVINGSPACE

•1PARKINGLOCATEDDIRECTLYOUTSIDEOF FRONTENTRANCE

•CENTRALLOCATION,WALKINGDISTANCE TO TRANSIT ANDLADNER TOWNCENTRE

$1,779,900

4911A53STREET

•5BEDROOM 5BATHROOM

•2,614SQ.FTOPENCONCEPTLIVING

•DETACHED 1BEDROOM 1BATHROOMCOACHHOUSE

•CENTRALLOCATION,STEPS AWAYFROM LADNERVILLAGE

$1,189,900

#1904 -15152RUSSELL AVENUE

•LUXURYOCEANVIEWLIVING AT MIRAMARVILLAGEBYBOSA

• CORNERUNIT2 BED 2BATHAND1,178 SQ.FTOPEN CONCEPT LIVING

•ENJOYSOUTH &NORTHWEST FACINGOCEAN& MOUNTAIN VIEWS

•PRIVATEGATED 3CAR PARKINGGARAGEWITHROOM FOR A WORKSHOP

•EXCELLENTLOCATIONSTEPSFROMSHOPPING, RECREATION ANDENTERTAINMENT

OPENHOUSESATANDSUN2:30PM-4:30PM

KINGZCOURT- 8233WILLIAMSROAD

•KINGZCOURTISA STUNNINGNEW TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENTNESTLEDINTHECOVETEDBROADMOOR NEIGHBORHOODOFRICHMOND

•OFFERING AMIXOF 2AND 3STORY HOMESWITH3 BEDROOMSAND2.5BATHROOMS

•SPANNING OVER1,400SQ.FTOFMODERNLIVINGSPACE WITHLUXURIOUSFINISHESTHROUGHOUT

•2CARGARAGESFORALLUNITS,SIDEBYSIDEAND TANDEMOPTIONS AVAILABLE

$559,000

#15-5661LADNERTRUNKROAD

•UPDATED 2BED 1BATHCONDO

•899SQ.FTINTERIORLIVINGSPACE

•LARGEWEST FACINGCOVEREDBALCONY

•1 PARKING &1 STORAGELOCKER

•WALKINGDISTANCE TO TRANSIT,RECREATION ANDSCHOOLS

$499,900

#1905 -15152RUSSELLAVENUE

•AFFORDABLELUXURY. BACHELORSTUDIOONTHE19THFLOORINCENTRAL WHITEROCK

•1BATH,497SQ.FTOFOPENCONCEPTLIVINGDESIGNEDFOR MODERNLIVING

•HIGHENDFINISHINGSTHROUGHOUTBLENDINGELEGANCEWITH FUNCTIONALITY

•FLOOR TO CEILINGWINDOWSOFFERINGEPICVIEWSOFTHENORTHSHORE MOUNTAINS

•IN-SUITELAUNDRY, COMESWITH 1SECURE PARKINGANDSTORAGELOCKER

204114055thSt.

$715,000

TsawwassenGreene –brightandspacious 1390sqftcondo! 2bedplusdenand 2bath unitwithlotsofstorage.Locatedclosetothe towncenter –walktoshops,restaurants,parks, communitycenter,etc.

202115354ASt,Tsawwassen

$649,000

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

5676GreenPlace,Ladner

$1,599,000

OUTSTANDING VALUEinprimeHawthorne location!‘Move inready’2970sqft 4bedexecutive homeonprivateSOUTHlotonQUIETcul-de-sac! Idealfloorplanforfamilies &entertainerswith spaceforhomeoffice& gym& spaciousgames room!Shortwalk toschools,parks &transit.

1480ViewCres.,Tsawwassen

$1,199,000

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

604-836-0462 kate@matsonrealestate.ca

$3,550,000

POINTGREY -charmingbungalowwithbasementon level5941sqftlot(51’ x116.5’)inQUIET &verydesirable location!Live inthiswellmaintainedhome,renovateor build yourdreamhome! Walktobeach,shops, Jericho TennisClub,RoyalVanYacht Club.

444716Orca Way, Tsawwassen

$965,000

SEASIDE -bright &spacious 4bed 3bath 1636sqfttownhomeindesirablecomplexwith resortstyleamenities!Builtin2022this‘like new’homeis walkingdistancetobeach,stores, golf,transit.

110170656Street,Tsawwassen

$745,000

HERONCOVE -‘move inready’ 2bed &den 2bath condowithopenplan,NEWpaint &lightingfixtures andprivatepatioforoutdoorliving &entertaining! Includessecureundergroundparking &storageTWOpetsOK! Walktoschools,parks,recreation, transit,beach,towncenter.

3061258HunterRd.,Tsawwassen

$749,000

FAIRWAYESTATES -bright &spacious 2bed &den 2bath1367sqftcondoinQUIET cul-de-saclocation!Includesunderground parking &storage, 1smallpetOK.Walk toeverything!

3856 W3rd Ave, Vancouver

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541CENTENNIALPARKWAY, TSAWWASSEN UNOBSTRUCTEDVIEWSOFTHEOCEAN & MOUNTAINS!OFFERING2,673SQ.FT. WITH 4BDRMS, 3BATHS.EXTENSIVELYREMODELED &UPDATED! YOURDREAMHOMEONCENTENNIALBEACH!

4704STAHAKENPLACE HIGHQUALITY3,343SQ.FT.CUSTOM-BUILTHOMEON 12,088LOT!ANOPENLAYOUTFEATURING 3BDRMS, LIBRARY,FLEXROOM, 3BATHS,WINECELLAR &MORE! PARKLIKEPROPERTY! $1,799,000 JUSTLISTED!

166458THSTREET,TSAWWASSEN INBEACHGROVE, 4BDRMSWITHSELFCONTAINED SUITEONBEAUTIFUL,PRIVATE,SUNNY7,739LOT! AMUSTSEE!

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1498BRAIDRD.,TSAWWASSEN WITHCOMPLETEPRIVACY!ON6,500SQ.FT.LOT WITH PARK-LIKE GARDENS! BEAUTIFULLYRENOVATED!1,602SQ.FT.WITH 2BDRMS &DEN.. AMUSTSEE!

2241816OSPREYDRIVE,TSAWWASSEN INPELICANCOVE!BRIGHT &SPACIOUS,WESTEXPOSED 3-LEVEL1,750SQ.FT., 4BDRMS,4 BATHS, 2CAR GARAGE TOWNHOMEWITHONLYONENEIGHBOUR. READYTOMOVEIN! $998,000

TimRohwer 604.762.2041

tim@thedeltagroup.ca

4676BlueHeron Way

$1,299,900

•Beautifullycrafted 3bedroomhomeoffering 1855sq.ft.ofmodernlivingspace.

•Openconceptfloorplanwith12ftceilings.

•Spaciousprimarybedroomwithspa likeensuite.

•Southfacingbackyardwithelevatedpatio& gashookup.

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420551814 Ave. $509,000

•TopFloorPenthouseinWindsor Woods—quiet, 1bed, 1bathhome.

•Enjoy acozygasfireplace,privatebalcony withpeacefulviewsnexttoHighlandPark.

•Juststepstoshops,restaurants,recreation, andtransit.

•Amenitiesinclude awell-equippedgym,bike room,andsecureparking.

kelsey@thedeltagroup.ca

889BayviewDrive, Tsawwassen •$1,350,000

•IncredibleValueonBayviewDrive!2,700sq.ft. homeon agenerous9,000sq.ft.lot-offeredbelow assessedvalue!

•Well-maintainedhomeboasts 4spaciousbedrooms, 3baths, abrightlivingroom,cozyfamilyroom,& doublegarage.

•Enjoyoutdoorentertainingonthewrap-around deck,surroundedbyprivacy &maturelandscaping.

•Situatedin aquiet,family-friendlyneighbourhood.

1034743 WRiverRoad $835,000

•Spacious 1bed &den.

•1,407sfwithriverviews,10ftceilings, hardwood floors,customfireplace,anda 280sfwalk-outpatio.

•Enjoy alarge60sfwalk-inclosetandopen conceptliving.

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Howcan it be 20 yearssince youhad to leaveus?

“Iflovecould have savedyou,you wouldhavelived forever!”

Lovingyou,missing you,but sensingyourpresence!

KimEllenBalke (nee Fraser), age68ofTsawwassen,passed awayonThursday,May 8th, afteranextendedstayatSt. Paul's Hospital.

Lovingwifeof42yearstoTom Balke, dedicatedmotherto JaredandEric Balke,andkind-heartedsistertoPaula (Glenn),Barb(Ed),and Jackie (Tony).Delighted byhernieces Jenni,Tamara,andRachel, nephews Ken, Kieran,TonyJr., Sam, andJack, hergreat nieceDelilah, andgreat nephews Preston, Caellon, andCabot.She islovinglyrememberedby her brotherand sister-in-law, MorleyandMarie.Kim was predeceased byherparents,Ernestand Aileen Fraserandher sister Marcia.

Sheila MayLaughlin,a loving motherandfriend, dedicatednurse,and spiritedtraveller, embarkedon her finaljourney on May18,2025, surroundedby family andthosewho lovedher.

Born onOctober4,1969, in Vancouver, Sheila was devotedtocaring forothers.Asa registerednurse, shebroughtnotonly medical skill butalsodeep compassiontoevery patientshe caredfor.Her kindness andsteadypresencecomfortedcountless individuals and familiesduring their mostvulnerable moments.

-Maureenandchildren, Kevin(Ariel),Kathleen,Emily, Jess (David)and ourpreciousgrandbabies,Eloise andLachlan.Alsomissedbysisters,Lisa, Moeand Ali (deceased)and theParkerandMacDougall families. Acelebrationofourbeloved

Aftergrowingup in Fort Erie,Kim completedher BA in Child Studies,her EarlyChildhood Educationcerti cation, andher Expressive Arts Therapydegree. Shehad akindandgentle spirit with apassionfor supportingand encouragingchildren in herworkasa teacher, director at numerouspreschools, as well as herroleasanExpressive Arts Therapist.Kim hada profound faithinJesus.She wasthegrateful recipientofa newheartin2019. Agiftedpoet,artist, andliturgicaldancer, in 2021, Kimpublishedher bookof poetry andart,Driftwood Dreams. She& Tomtravelledextensively.Kim delightedin spending time withfamily andfriends.She will bedeeply missedbyall wholoveher.

We arethankfulfor thecareprovidedbythe staffatSt. Paul's Hospital's ICU, DeltaHospital, andother hospitals.

Kim'sCelebrationofLifewilltakeplaceonSaturday, May31stat10am,atSouthDeltaBaptistChurch,1988 56St., Delta.Inlieuof owers,giftswouldbeappreciated forSt.Paul'sHospitalPost-HeartTransplantProgram orAdmiralSeymourElementary School.

Outsideofherprofession,Sheila's adventurousspirit carriedheracrosstheglobe. From thesun-warmed beachesofAustralia to thebustlingstreets of London, she embracedcultures, madefriends wherevershe went, andcollectedmemoriesthat filledherheart with joy. Herstoriesandphotographs were alwayssharedwithwarmthand wonder, inspiringothers to seethe worldwithopeneyes. Sheila wasa devoted mothertoherdaughterAlexis, oftenbringingheralongonadventures. Alexis was hergreatest pride, whom shesupported unconditionallywithwisdom, strength,friendshipand love.

Shelia's legacy is oneofcare, curiosity, and love. SheissurvivedbyherdaughterAlexis, mother Lynda,sisterTricia, extendedfamily, andcountless friendsandcolleagueswho were touchedbyher kindness andjoyfulspirit.

Cancermay have takenSheila fromus, butitcould nevertake her spirit,herkindness,orthe memories we cherish Shewill bedeeply missedbutforever remembered.

Acelebrationof Sheila's lifewill beheld on Wednesday,May 28,at1:00pmatthe East Delta Hall, 10379LadnerTrunkRd, Delta, BC.

George wasborninthe Fishermen'sHospitalin Steveston, BC,onSeptember5, 1928,andpassed away peacefully,withhis wife Sachibyhis side,at theGood SamaritanDelta View Care Centre in Delta on May7,2025, in his97thyear.

Predeceased by hisparents, Sanand Sadakichi, andbrothersToshihiro and Oscar. Survived by his wife Sachiyo, and theirchildrenJon, Lynne (Ian)and Mark (Jana);granddaughters Sage (Niek) and Jade (Jason), grandsons Kingsley(Rachel)and Alistair (Brooke);great-granddaughtersPippaand Filou; sister Kazuko (Robert);brothersTakeshi (Grace)and Buster;and many niecesandnephews.

The Yamanakafamilywas internedduringthe warin Lillooet,BC, in 1942. George travelledEastto Torontointhe fall of 1945, whereheworkedasa house boy, attendedhigh school,and graduated from Jarvis CollegiateInstitute with Grade 13.He enrolledatthe University of Torontoin1949, then transferred to theUniversityofB.C.,wherehe graduated in 1951.Heentered MedicalSchoolat UBCand financedhis MedicalDegreeby commercialfishing everysummerfrom1953 to 1956.

Aftergraduating, George internedat St.Paul's Hospital in 1958,completed ayearof resident surgicaltrainingatSt. Paul'sHospitalin1960, then movedtoLadner in 1961and worked with Dr.Lou Kaneeas aGeneral Practitioner.Intheearly days, he servedpatientsthroughout Delta, Tsawwassen, PointRoberts,and Richmond, was on call every othernight,andoutsideofoffice hoursdid house calls and visitedhis patientsinthehospital. Overhis career,healsoservedasthe Headof Surgeryat Richmond Generaland DeltaHospitals.George built amedicalclinic on Trunk Road in Ladner in 1970 andpracticedthereuntil he retired.

In 1979, George commissionedhisbrothersat YamanakaBoatworks to build acommercialfishing vessel"NerkaNo. 1".Inmanyofthe yearsfollowing itslaunch,he wouldhirealocum forthree months in the summerand take offtothe West Coasttotroll for salmon.Whenhe retiredfromMedicine in June 1993,he readied theboatandheadedout fishing.

Georgeenjoyed many hobbies throughouthislong life. Together with hisfamilyand friends,hespent many days hunting, especiallyducks in theFraser Riverestuary, sportand commercialfishingand boatingallalong thecoastofB.C.Manyhappydays were spentathiscabinonValdes Island, entertaining family and friends with ahighlightof the yearbeingthe Maylong weekend lamb BBQ.

Acelebrationoflifewill beheldinthe fall afterthe fishingseason.

Thefamilywouldliketothank Annabelle andher teamat Heather PointDelta View fortheir compassionatecareofGeorge over thelast6½ years. Thefamilywouldalsoliketothank extended familyand friends whovisitedand sent lettersand cardstoGeorgeat DeltaView. In lieuofKodenand flowers,pleaseconsider adonationtothe Delta Hospital or theAlzheimer'sSociety.

PattiwasborninVancouveron March1,1935,and shepassedawaypeacefully on the8th of May, 2025, in HavenHouseinLadner,BC, with Donat her side.

Shewaspredeceased by herdevotedteacher parents, Dorothyand Fred Wilks, andherbrother, Russ.She is survived by herhusband Don,and their four children, David(Brenda),Kathryn (James), Michael (Rhea),and Robert(Susan),all of whom sharedprecious time with her thesepastseveral monthsas Parkinson'sdiseasegradually took itstoll. Her10grandchildrenall enjoyed wonderfullyclose andhappytimes together withtheir“Gammie,” particularlyatWelcome BeachinHalfmoon Bay. Threejoyful“Great Grandies”addedendless pleasures fortheir“Great Gammie.”

Pattiattended Kerrisdale Elementary,Point Grey Juniorand Mageehigh schoolsinVancouver,where sheexcelledacademically,athleticallyand artistically,makingcountless lifelong friendsalong theway.Subsequent yearsatUBC earnedhera B.A. Degreeand Teaching Certificate, allwith Honours.

Over67 years, sheand Donshared 13 different family homes,startinginSheffield, England,and then Kimberley, Richmond, Kerrisdale, Calgary, Tsawwassen, Halfmoon Bay, and finally in Ladner, B.C.

Herteaching career startedinSheffield,andended at CliffDrive ElementarySchool in Tsawwassen.

Shegavegenerously ofhergiftsofleadership to the United Church of Canada, Girl Guides Canada, Sunday schools at Shaughnessy HeightsUnitedand St.John'sSunshine CoastUnited.

Shewasan inspiringwriter, penning 9or10journal volumesand countless pagesofpoetry,all humbly hidden away fordecades.Her skill as aneditorwas used extensivelybyseveral community organizations.Patti had asensitiveand caring lifestyle, coredbyhumilityand aquiet butunwavering spiritual strength; therewasno “I”inher vocabulary.

Herunconditional love forher friendsand family was and is treasured by usall. Thefamilymissesher terribly,and strive to liveonbyher example. We are extremelygratefultothe Augustine HavenHouse nursesand care-givers, and theReverend Jen Cunnings formakingthisfinal journeyofPatti's one ofpeace, love andaffection.

ACelebration ofLife servicewill beheldatSt. Andrew's Wesley United Church in Vancouverat1 PM on Saturday,June 14th,2025.

With heavy hearts,the family of WilliamLaurence (Larry)Whittyannounceshispassingon Sunday, May4,2025,at theageof87.

Larry waspredeceasedbyhis beloved wife,Donna Mae;hisbrotherandsister-in-law,Russand Sheila; andhisbrother-in-laws,Chris McKenzie and Ken Henderson.

He islovinglyremembered by hissons Bill (Lennea), Bob(Jody), Don(Cyndi), and Dave (Bianca);andhis twelve grandchildrenandeight great-grandchildren. Larryisalsosurvivedbyhisbrotherand sister-inlaw, Jack and Muriel,his sister BevHenderson,and his sister-in-lawEileen McKenzie,aswellasmany dear relativesand friends.

Donations in Larry’s memory canbegiven to KidsportCanada (kidsportcanada.ca)ora charityof your choice.

It’sbeen ayear sinceAndy Bean Davidpassed awayatage64.

He fought ahardbattlewith esophageal cancer.He leaveshis mom,Marlene,brother Mike,andniece Michelle.AndLoki. Alsosome very specialfriends. Many whohelped himthroughhisillness. Special thankstoToni. ��

Andysworld wasmusic.Hestudied multitrack recordingand soundat Columbia Academyof recordingartsandsciences in Vancouver. He studiedaudioengineeringand videopost production. He worked for IATSI.

Andy wasa kind soul.Alwayshelpingpeopleorthe community.Hehad thegreatestsenseofhumour like hisbuddy Denis.

We have missedhim.

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Willi wasborninZurich, Switzerland. He came to Canada in 1957 through Montreal,wherehelived andworkedfor ashorttimebeforecomingto Vancouver.Hemetand marriedhis wife of63 years in 1961.After a4-monthhoneymoondrivingaround theperimeterof theUSA,the crazycoupletook the steamer from NYCandheaded to Beryl'shome country of England. Here,Willi worked foranInterior designfirm. Thebestjobhe everhad,accordingto him. He wasabletoworkonhigh-endprojects, even travellingtoKuwaittoworkonthe Sheik'spalace. Another move ensuedbacktohis beloved Switzerland for2 yearsbeforeemigratingbackto Vancouver in 1966 forever. He worked foralmost25 yearsfor CP Air. It wasa good family joke thathe hadbeen retiredlonger thanhe worked. He spent almost hiswholelifeenjoyinghis passion forjazz musicbyeither listening,playingorpromotingit. He lovedtorun. Completing35 marathonsandoneultra marathonbeforethe major carcrash in Nevada ended that chapter.Heplayedinthe DeltaMusic Makers concertband forover30years. DMMwerea great supportoverthe years, and great friendships prevailed. Willi wastragicallypredeceased by hisson Clifford in 1989andhis sister Senta(Ruedi). ACelebrationofLifewill beheldatKirkland House in Ladneron Saturday,July5,from1pm to 4pm.Feel free to wear your favouritefedoraoraviatorsin honourofWilli'sepicstyle.Inlieuofflowers, considerdonatingtothe Fraser MacPhersonJazz Fundor theCanadian Cancer Society.

Itis with deep love andsadness that we announcethe passing of Robert (Bob)AllanSaunders on May3,2025, at theage of 85.

Born in Saskatchewan,raisedinManitoba/Ontario, Bob settled home in Ladner, BritishColumbia, wherehelived for over 50 years. He wasa devotedhusband, father, grandfather, andfriendwhose warmth,humour, andkindness touchedthe livesofallwho knew him.

Bobissurvivedby hisbeloved wife Judy,withwhomhe shared59wonderful yearsofmarriage. He will bedearly missedbyhis daughter Kristine (Gordon),his sonKevin (Debbie),andhischerished grandchildren: Taylor,Kyle, Sarah, andEmily,who will always remember himasPapa.

Bobspent 45 yearsinthe CustomsBrokersbusiness, with over35yearswithDavidson& Sons CustomsBrokers, where he wasa dedicatedand respected memberof thefamily. Followinghisretirement, he andJudyembracedtheirlove of travel,exploring theworld togetheron many memorable cruises

Bobwill be remembered forhis gentle spirit,sense of humour, strong work ethic, andthedeep love hehadfor his family.Hislegacy liveson in thehearts of thosewho knew andloved him.

Ashewished,aprivatefamilygathering willbeheldtocelebratehislife.

gasus work bench,dolly, and variousother tools.

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Sudokupuzzlesare formattedasa9x9grid, brokenintonine3x3 boxes. To solveaSudoku, thenumbers1through9 must fill eachrow, column andbox.Eachnumbercan appearonlyonceineach row, columnandbox. You can figure outtheorder inwhichthenumbers willappearbyusingthe numericcluesalready providedintheboxes.

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1.Yearlytonnage(abbr.)

4.Britishthermalunit

7.Afflict

8.Refrainfromharming

10.Galls

12.Legbone

13.Rhinedistributary 14.Recipe measurement

16.Chap 17.Usefulbook 19.Mountain Time

1.Island

2.Pittsburghballplayer

3.Chemicalcompound 4.Indicatesdensityof data(abbr.)

5.Mesas

6.Wild, long-legged sheep

8. Engineadditive

9.“CSI”actorGeorge 11. Stonywastematter

20.Snakelikefishes

21.Placeswherepeople live

25.US,LatinAmerica, Canadabelongto

26. Periodical

27.Atype ofsense

29.A waytoget possessionof

30.Everyonehasone

31.Bodyart

32.Mr October

14.Thyroid-stimulating hormone

15. Poresinaleaf’s epidermis

18.Digraph 19.Marriedwoman

20. Peripheral 22.NorthernItalycity 23.Klutz

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42.Jeweledheaddress

43.VCRbutton

44.A waytochange color

45.Basketballmove

46.Uprightstoneslab

48. Forest-dwelling monkey

49.Pulsatesteadily

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32.Professionaldrivers

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51.Sino-Sovietbloc (abbr.)

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40.WisemanandKrom aretwo

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Name:Riggs Breed: Grey Tabby Age: 1.5years We believe shemay beaccidentally trapped ina garage,shed,oroutbuilding. Riggs is asweet,gentle girl whomeans theworld to me.Pleasecheckyour garages,sheds,andunder decks—shemay be scaredandhidingquietly. �� If seenor found,pleasecall/text 778-828-9450 immediately. Or emailme at carotimber@gmail.com REWARD offered—noquestionsasked. Thank youforhelpingbringRiggshome. ��

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•Performsomeorallofthefollowingduties:

• Pruning,deleafing,lowering,etcoftomatoplants

•Pickingandpackingoftomatoes

•Mayoperateequipmentsuchastractorandothermachinery

• Assistinirrigationsystemplacements

•Keep atidyworkarea

•Mustbeabletoworkinallgreenhouseconditions:veryhot inthesummerandcold/wet/dusty/dirtyduringcleanup

• Mustbeabletostandand/orwalkfullshiftsandperform liftingupto23kg

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Mundies Towing,Storage &Service (1976)Ltd. will disposeof:

1)2006 CHEVUPLANDER VIN# 1GNDU23L86D143892 RO:UNKNOWN

2) POCKET BIKE 50 CC VIN#UNKNOWN RO:UNKNOWN

3)2007 TOYOTA YARIS VIN# JTDJT923X75034189 RO:BRITTANYHORVEY

4)2002 ACURA 3.2CL VIN# 19UYA42492A800172RO: ROZILA MANJI

5)2002 CHEVASTRO VIN# 1GCDM19X72B138833 RO:SUDHIRRANIGA

6)2003 VOLKSWAGENVIN# 9BWEK21J434024677 RO:GUTIERREZCARLOSTORRES

7)2005 CHRYSLERSEBRG VIN# 1C3EL56R15N649563 RO:ROSLYNOKE

8)2009 FORD ESCAPE VIN#1FMCU93G09KC09833 RO:PAULMCDANIEL

9)2003 HONDAACCRD VIN# 1HGCM82563A801881 RO:JANET HANSON

10)1984 OLDSMOBILE CUTLS VIN# 2G3AK47H3E2309954 RO:RONALDLOVE

Unitsmay be viewedandbids to be submittedon TUESJUNE 3/25at5917T orneAvenue, Burnaby, BC between 10:00am to 3:00pm. Allwrittenbids to Mundies Towing,5917 T orne Ave, Burnaby, BCV3N2T8.

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Thefollowing vehicles will be sold asof fornonpaymentplus costsaccruing.

2008 Honda Ruckus JH2AF58528K400052

Michael Adam Blady

$1828.70

2012 KiaSoul KNDJT2A50C7460143 SelinaEschenbach $1072.34

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