Delta Optimist (May 7, 2026)

Honouringthemissing:Tsawwassenmarches forjusticeandchangeonannualRedDressDay

RADHA AGARWAL

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Guided by the steady beat ofdrums anda seaof red,the Tsawwassen First Nation (TFN)community gatheredon Tuesday, May5 to observe RedDress Day —a National Dayof Awareness honouring Missingand Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and TwoSpirit people(MMIWG2S+).

“The murderanddisappearanceof Indigenous women,girls,and peopleof allidentitiesare rooted in colonialism andconstitutea clear case for Canadian genocide,” saidTFNexecutive councillor ValerieCross. “Theviolenceisnot accidental. It’s driven by systemic issues such as poverty, lack of education,and institutionalneglect. It is caused by colonial systemsand perpetuates racism, sexism,andviolence.

“Investigationsoften suffer systemic negligence, with many cases beinginadequately investigated, remainingcold, ortreated witha lack ofurgency. The crisisis worsened by police jurisdictionalissuesandfailure to protectvictims.”

Members,localleaders, andallies gatheratthe Tsawwassen First Nation RecreationCentreonMay 5, tomarktheannual Red Dress Dayinsolidarity withMMIWG2S+ families.

According to Statistics Canada, Indigenous womenandgirlsare six timesmore likely to be murdered than non-Indigenousfemalesin Canada.

Although Indigenous womencomprise

only aboutfour percentofthecountry’s female population,theyaccountedfor16 percentofall femalehomicidevictims.

“The reddressisa powerful symbol. It remindsusof absence. It represents

daughters, sisters, aunties,mothers, andfriendswhoshould be withus today,” saidTFN ChiefLaura Cassidy.

The2019 National Inquiry report, Reclaiming Powerand Place,included testimoniesofmorethan2,380 survivors andfamilymembers.

It concludedthat theviolence against Indigenous women,girls,and 2SLGBTQQIA+ peopleisa“race-based genocide.”

Seven yearsafterthe report was released,progress on its231 Callsfor Justice remains slow.

Only two of theseactions have been fullycompleted. While136are currently inprogress,82 callsfor change remain unaddressed, highlightinga gapin governmentaccountability.

Cassidy said many First Nationsare facinga recent surgein racism,fuelled by widespreadfear-mongering and growing tensioninthe region.

“Letushold spaceforthe stories,the healing, andfortruth,andcommit ourselves to buildingafuturewhere justice isnotdelayed andwhere safetyis not a privilege buta right,” said Cassidy.

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DeltaHospitalAuxiliarySocietythriftstore re-opensafteraweekofturmoilandtalk

IAN JACQUES ijacques@delta-optimist.com

The Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society (DHAS)thrift storeinLadner Village re-openedon Monday aftera weekof accusationsandaflood ofcomments on socialmedia.

Last Monday (April27), several residentscontacted the Optimist, alleging that volunteers were being pushed out oftheDHAS,andthat thelocks were changedonthethriftshop,essentially locking outthe volunteers.

In a statement posted onthe auxiliary Facebook page as wellasprovided tothe Optimist,the board stated the closure was two-fold-the boarddealing with someinternalallegationsof volunteer harassment, as well as some maintenance to the building.

The board saidlocks were changed and security wasupgraded at theadvice oftheirinsuranceprovider.

Volunteers were alsoupset about recent policy changesandtheneed for paid staff,oneofwhich was recently hired by the board.

Volunteers stated inemails to the Optimist that the paid staff were not needed andor wanted, with sometaking to social media sayingthe board needs to be removedandthat thecommunityneeds to helpthe volunteers “take back theirthrift store.”

However, “In alignment withmost otherhospital auxiliariesinBritish Columbia, we have paid staff to ensure thesmoothoperationofthis multi-mil-

lion-dollar-a-year business,” saidDHAS president Maureen Mooney.“While our businessesare powered by volunteers, we need dedicated, paid staff to attend to the businessandcompliance sidesof our operations.”

She saidtheDHAS has had paid staff forfour years, lookingafterfinancial matters,actingasaFraser Healthliaison, managing retailfacilities, equipment, storage, office space, human resourcesand IT.

She saidtheir business manager recently retired, so to ensurecoverage, the boardhireda directorofoperations

who began work in November,andan operationscoordinator who startedthis April.

On Saturday,the board attempted to answerquestionsonits Facebook page, but again raninto aflurryofcounter commentsandaccusations.

On Monday night, the boardissued another statement.

“Concerns were raised aboutthe workplaceenvironment, andformal complaints were made.Asa responsibleorganization,DHASinitiated anindependentHR review to assess thoseconcerns. That processis cur-

rently underway,” said Mooney. “As a registered society,DHASis governed by a volunteer boardofdirectors with fiduciary responsibilitiesunderthe Societies Act. A key part ofthat responsibilityisensuringa safe, respectful, and supportiveenvironmentfor volunteers, staff,andthecommunity.

“Whenconcernsare raised and formal complaintsare made,itisimportantthat theyaretaken seriouslyandaddressed appropriately Initiating an independent reviewisa responsibleand standard step. It’s importantthat we respond appropriately – as DHASis supported by morethan350 volunteers, alongside a small teamof staff. Volunteersare at the heartof everything we do.”

Mooney saidthe boardunderstands that the community wantsmoreinformation,however, “we willnotcompromiseafairprocess by discussing individualcomplaintsor personnel matters publicly The termsof reference forthe reviewincludeexaminationof the specificcomplaints,providingfindings regardingthealleged events,and making recommendations to resolve the situationand make recommendations to restore the workplace–which we hope willallow everyone to get to a betterplace.”

In termsofthe callsforthe board’s removal, Mooney said,underthe B.C.’s Societies Act, all such organizationsare required to have a governing boardof directors.

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KinVillagenewcommunitycentreexplained

Secondphase

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Publicinformationmeetings were held atKinVillage’s communitycentreon Tuesday (April28)formembers, as well asthe public,ontheplan to buildanewcommunitycentre, part ofthe KinVillage Phase 2 redevelopmentplan.

Theproposed secondphase ofthecomplex at 105054A St would seeanew six-storey apartment building witha total of143 seniorsaffordable rental units,including131adaptable units,anda8,100-square-ft communitycentreonthe main floor.

Groundbreaking forthefirst phase, anew152-unit seniors’ affordable rentalhousingcomplex, washeldinthe summer

of2023,andisnowcomplete.

A numberofmembers have raised concerns regardingthe proposed newcommunitycentre space to replacetheexisting facility, going so faras to hang protest signsonthe wallsof KinVillagewheretheinformation sessions tookplace.

This week’s sessions were aimed at providinginformation aboutthecommunitycentre replacement, said KinVillage president Lois Wilkinson,noting many whoareopposed are unawareofthefeaturesof the new space.

“I thinknot havingtheinformationis part ofit. We are regulated by BC Housingand we’renottheones making the communication. BC Housingis theonethatdetermineswhen thecommunicationisshared,” said Wilkinson.

Largerthan the current main dancefloorarea,and maintainingabilliardsarea and coffee kiosklounge,thenew

centre willfeature severalmovable wallsthat cancreate up to sevenindividualflex space roomsfordifferentprogramming to take place at the same time,sheexplained.

Alsoon handfor the sessions, BC Housing’s Jen Fisher saidthere may be uncertainty

andfrustrationthat more information hasn’t been provideduntilnow, primarily becausefinal approvalsare still pending.

However, it’s time to start providinginformation to gatherfeedback and address concerns, eventhough BC

Housing’sfinal approvalfor the space may be a fewmonths away,shenoted.

Sheaddedwhilethe current buildingisbigger,its space canonlyprovidenomorethan twoprograms at atime, but thenew building withtheflex spaces willincrease program capacity.

Fisheralsonoted that renovatingthe current building would require“knockingitflat and starting over.”

According to the Cityof Delta, someofthefeedback regardingthe Phase2project includesconcernsthat the proposedcommunitycentre may be too smallfor publicuse, and there have been requests to see additionaldetails regardingthe interiordesignofthecentre.

The Phase2 application includes72 residential parking spaces,18visitor parking spacesforthe residentsand23 parking spacesforthecommunitycentre.

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City council’sapprovalisalsopending fora rezoningand developmentpermit foranewsix-storey, purpose-built seniors’ rentalbuilding.

Constructioncancelledfor long-termcarecentre

IAN JACQUES ijacques@delta-optimist.com

Constructioncontracts forthe Beedie Long-term Care Centre in Deltaand otherlong-term care projectsin B.C. have been cancelled by the provincial government.

In aheated exchange in Question Period Wednesday(April29) inthelegislature, Delta South ConservativeMLA Ian Paton called outthe NDP.

“TheNDPneeds to answer to the peoplein Deltawhotrustedthem, fundraised forthem, and gota cancellationin return,” said Paton.

Misty Van Popta, MLAforLangleyWalnutGroveandthe Conservativecriticfor infrastructure, said acrossFraser Health, this storyis becoming familiar.

Despite$15millionin taxpayerdollarsalready spent andnearly $20million raised by thecommunity,theNDPbrokeits commitment to buildthe Beedie Long-Term Care Centre, said Van Poptain afollow-upnews release.

The cancellation prompted residents,doctors,and municipalleaders to rally at the stalled construction site last month.

“Weunderstandthat itisdisappointingthat a projectthat yourcommunity has beenlooking forward to has been repaced, butthe realityis that we have been seeing projectcostescalations acrosstheprovincethat oftentimesexceeded what is reasonablefor taxpayers to expect to be delivered fortheirinvest-

The constructionsite fortheproposed Beedie Long-Term Care Centreat DeltaHospitalsitsempty followingthe cancellationoftheproject by the provincialgovernment.

ment,” said Infrastructure Minister Bowinn Ma

“Theproject at Delta willcontinue, but we have to dothe work withtheFraser Health Authorityandother health authorities across theprovince to getthosecosts-per-bed down.”

Fraser Health serves40 percentof B.C.’s population but receivesonly 22 percentofprovincial healthfunding.

Halfofall cancelled infrastructureprojectsin theprovinceareconcentrated intheonehealth authority.

“The Ministerof Infrastructure has said thisprojectisnot cancelled, but tellthat to the seniors in my ridingwho willnolonger have access to long-term care,” said Paton.

“Tellthat to my communitywhofundraised $20millionforthisproject. Thisproject was cancelled. Thisisn’t repacing, itis betrayal.

“Whydidthis governmentpromiselong-term care to nearly 125,000 peoplein Delta,only to

walkit back and abandon the seniorswhotrusted them?”

Healthfoundation weighsin

On Thursday afternoon(April30),the Delta Hospitaland Community Health Foundationissued a statement.

“Thefoundation board and staff teamaredeeply disappointed by the provincial government’s decision toterminate constructioncontracts related to the Beedie Long-Term Care Centre,” saidthe statement.

“We have been consistently toldthat this projectisnot cancelled; therefore, thisproject needs to remainaprovincial priority.

“Ourcommunity needs clearcommitments—includinga firm timelineforconstruction to resumeandassurance that the Beedie LongTerm Care Centre will move forward aspromised inatimely manner.”

Learnmore abouthow you can support: https:// dhchfoundation.ca/ advocate/

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Itcouldbealong,hotsummerofwildfires

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Expect stronger,morefrequentheat wavesand extendeddryconditionsthis summer in Delta and throughout Metro Vancouver.

That’s the Environment Canada forecast which was recentlyconveyed to council by Jeff Owens,the city’s emergencyprogram manager,during apresentation on Delta’s annual seasonalforecastand hazardpreparedness.

Outlininga numberofareas, fromtheheat responseplan to wildfire preparations, Owens described the hazardsthecity may be facing forthe 2026 spring and summer seasons.

Amongotherthings,preparationsincludeproviding FireSmartinformation for2,500homesinthe potential wildfireinterfaceareas.

Other activities to prepareforthis year’s wildfire seasoninclude multi-agencytraining andcoordination betweenthe BC Wildfire Service, Metro Vancouverandthe Delta Fire Department,whilethe fire department will be monitoring the fire danger rating closely.

Increasedpreventioneffortsaretriggeredifthe rating moves to highorextreme,including closing parks if the risk isdeemedextreme.

fuel management operations were carriedoutinBurns Bogand Watershed Park.

In recent years, thecity hasundertaken wildfire fuel treatmentatthe popular Watershed Park due to its size andproximity to residentialneighbourhoods.

Theprojectinvolved managementof vegetation along pathways and roadways. Thecity also focused treatments onareasnear the residentialfenceline to protecthousesandontheareas surrounding the

fire hallandPinewood Elementary. Measures have also been ongoing to reducethe risk of intensityand spreadof wildfires at Burns Bog.

Deltaalsoupdatedits Community Wildfire Protection Plan to a Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan.Aconsultant washired in2024 to developthat new plan.

Theupdatedplan makes26 strategic recommendations,from high to low categories, to reduce wildfire risk in thecommunity, someofwhich the city currently hasinplace.

Metro wants to know how to handleits hazards

Meanwhile, Metro Vancouver hasissued a request foraconsultant to work with regionaldistrict staff to coordinateanddevelopa regional scale Hazard, Risk and VulnerabilityAnalysis(HRVA).

According to Metro, the intent of a regionalHRVA is to developa robust understandingof hazards, risks andvulnerabilities specific to the regionand strategies to addressthem.

Theprojectisalsoaimed at developingacoordinated regional resiliencenetwork to convene partners andcriticalinformation to support land use planning, climate action,andemergency management efforts.

Theprojectisanticipated to involve significant technicalanalysisandextensive consultation and engagementefforts with potentialproject partners, Metronotes.

Delayedreactiontomissedstopsignalled to2023traincollision,saysTSBreport

IAN JACQUES ijacques@delta-optimist.com

TheTransportation Safety Boardof Canada (TSB) has released itsinvestigation report into a 2023 train collision andderailmentthat occurred in Delta.

In anews release Thursday (April28)afternoon, the TSB saidtheir investigationpresentsanother exampleofthe risks posed by the lack ofphysical fail-safedefences againstnotfollowing railway signal indications, a TSB Watchlistissue.

Inits background report,the TSB saidthat on Nov. 19,2023, BNSF Railway Companyfreighttrain 804 wastravellingnorthonthe New Westminster Subdivisionwhenit passed a stop signalandcollided with southboundfreighttrain118as it was entering a sidingin Delta.

Two multi-platformintermodal cars ontrain 118derailed. On train804, twolocomotivesand five cars derailedupright, including twotank cars loaded withliquefied petroleum gasandone residue tank carthat hadpreviously carriedthe same product.

The Transportation Safety Boardof Canadahas released its report into a2023train collisionand derailment thatoccurred in Delta.

A fueltankontheleadlocomotiveof train 804 sustainedextensive damage, releasing approximately 8,000litresofdieselfuel.

“The investigationdetermined that thecrew of train804 may have been distracted by an activityunrelated to trainoperationsandlikelydid not

observe a signal indicatingtheyshould be prepared to stop at the next signal,” saidthe TSB. “Priorcommunication with railway trafficcontrol may have influencedthecrew’smentalmodel that the subject signal would be permissive andallow them to proceed.

“Asa result,theydidnot reduce speed,and their reaction wasdelayed whentheyencountered the stop signal.”

According to the TSB, following the occurrence, BNSF Railway Company voluntarily implemented positivetraincontrolonits New Westminster Subdivision,usingthe same approach appliedin the U.S.,includingtheinstallationof required waysideinfrastructure.

The TSB says BNSF’s mainlinein Canada isnow protected by a safety systemthat would automatically applythebrakesifatrain were to approach a stop signal toofast.

Additionally,thecompany implementedacrewfocus zoneforits Canadianoperations to reduce distractionsandnow captures in-cab video recordingswhileoperatingin Canada.

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OPINION

Showsome prideinyour community

Editor’sNote

IAN JACQUES

What’s wrong with people? I seeminglyask myself thisquestionona daily basisinthiscommunity. We have a majorproblem whenitcomes to dumping on ourselves, I mean garbage.

On almost a daily basisIcomeacross exampleswhere people have had zero considerationofothersorthecommunitythat theyliveand work in. They just toss their trashwherevertheylikeinthehopes that others willpickitupanddispose ofit themselves.

In recent weeks, the Optimist published a story aboutalocal groupof volunteers who cleanedupanareanearthe BC Ferry Causeway taking away garbage bagsfullof other people’s discarded trashand waste. Plansareinthe worksforanother clean-up in May.

Last week,duringEarth Day,high school studentsin North Delta hauled out15 bags oftrash from Delview Park.

When valueandperceptiondon’tmatch

Thereare two types of peopleinthis world:thosewho knowtheir worth, andthosewho don’t.

Most ofusfallinto the second category.

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A recent Facebook post showedtheugly pictureofa tonof garbage -including mattressesdumpedalongalocal trail. In fact, the poster saidthat they encounteredfive different mattressesillegallydumpedon their daily walk.

Anddon’t even getme startedondog poop bags.

A recentletter to the Optimist outlined thedisgusting bags tossed on a popular walking trailin Tsawwassen,whileavideo on Facebookshowedadog walker tossing theirdog’s poop bagona residential lawn and just carryingon withtheir walkas if nothing was happening.

Have we gotten so complacentand lazy that we have nomind to look outand be courteous to othersinthecommunity?

The behaviourof somewho just dump their garbageandtrashnotonlydumpson others butonthecommunityasawhole. Whereis yourpridein yourcommunity?

Be better Delta. Simply, be better.

We oftentalk about selfworthas somethinginternal, rooted inconfidence, identity,andlived experience Andthat matters. Butthere’s another layer we don’tdiscuss enough: market worth. The valueothersassign to what youbring, your skills, yourtime, yourideas.And here’stheuncomfortable truth: people willonly pay, support, or invest basedon what they perceive your value to be.

Notwhat it actuallyis.

That gap, betweenwhat you’re worthandwhat people think you’re worth, iswhere many of us get stuck.

In economicsand behavioural science, perception often outweighs reality. Theloudest voice,the most-confidentpitch,the

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WARREN DEAN FLANDEZ

most-polishedpresentation cancommandmore attention andmorecompensationthan quietexcellence.

Meanwhile,thosewhoconsistentlydeliver value,who showup,who build,who care …oftenundervaluethemselves. Not becausethey lack ability, but becausethey lack awarenessofhowthat ability translatesinthe real world.

So what do youdo?

Youdraw a line. Youdecide, clearly and unapologetically,what your time,energy,andexpertise are worth, and youcom-

municateit. Notarrogantly, not performatively, but with grounded clarity. Because if youdon’tdefine your value,the world willdo it for you.Andit willalmost alwayscomeinlowerthanit should.

There’sanironyhere. The peoplewhoprovidethemost valueareoftentheleastlikely to recognizeit. They assume theircontributionis “normal,” orthat everyone candowhat theydo.

That humilityisadmirable, butit canalso be limiting.

Ofcourse,notallconfidenceis real. Someofitis smokeandmirrors Someofit is performance. But eventhat tellsus something… perception matters.

Beinga go-getterisn’t just aboutdoingthe work,it’s about making the valueof that work visible.

So takeinventory. Not just ofwho youare, butofwhat you bring.

Because by thetimethe world catchesup to your worth, you’ll be worthmore.

Desperationbusshelter politicsspeaksvolumes

Editor:

It’s encouraging to see Deltacouncil’s “high”levelof public political discussion hasnow risen to thelevelof bus shelter spatsas reported in the April23 editionofthe Optimist.

Maybeit’s timefor our residents to shelter-in-placewhile we evaluate our upcoming October votingoptions,and try to duckthe latest barrage ofpredictabledivideandconquer North/South Delta barbsanddivisivetactics.

Each side seems to be trying to stack upbrownie points withplay-fighting forelectoraldominance. Hopefully,it will become clearer every daywhois reallyonthe sideofallof Deltaorit might becomea bumpy bus ride to the Octoberelection.

Ialso must have missedthefight over whois payingfor much-needed shel-

ters, butlet’shope BC Transitand the provinceare calmly intervening with busloadsof cash.

Doug Reynolds

Mayisameaningfulmonth

Editor:

Mayisadeeplymeaningfulmonthfor my family.

Themonthincludes World Ovarian Cancer Dayon May8;as well as Mother’s Day, and theanniversary ofthe day we lost ourmom, Colleen Mathieson,on May20(2024).

My mom wasa proudmemberofthe Tsawwassencommunity.

Shegrewuphere, attendedlocal schools, and later raised her own familyinthe sameplace sheloved so much Tsawwassen wasn’t

just where shelived —it was part ofwhoshe was.

In May2018,she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Like so many others, herdiagnosis came at a late stage, largely becausethereis stillno reliable screening test forthisdisease.

Despite everythingshe faced, my momshowed incredible strengthand resilience. She wasa true warrior,and evenin herfinal days,she rarely complained.

In honourof my mom —and in recognition of World Ovarian Cancer Day and Mother’s Day

—Iamasking ourcommunity to help raise awareness.

Ovarian canceroften goesundetected until itisadvanced,andthat needs to change.

Please consider supporting Ovarian Cancer Canada,whichis working to improve research, awareness, and outcomesforthoseaffected by thisdisease.

By speaking up,learningthe signs, and supporting research, we can helpensurethat fewer familiesexperience this kindofloss.

Shauna Mathieson

Thanks for kindness of strangers

Editor:

I wouldlike to express my heartfeltthanks to allthe kind peoplewho offered to helpand support meafteraninci-

denton April18inthe Tsawwassen Mall parking lot.

Particularly, to the gentleman withthefirst aid kit, as wellas T.J. and

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Aportionof proceeds from allseedlingssold will bedonatedtothe EnvironmentalYouth Alliance,a localorganization that connects young peoplewithnature, buildsskillsto carefor the land, andfosters amoreequitable, inclusive, and sustainable futureinMetroVancouver.

Adam,who sawthat I got home safely.

My profoundgratitude to the kindand caring citizensof South Delta. Ann Turner

MayorGeorgeHarvieandCoun. DylanKrugerat Deltacity council meeting.

Mother’sDay

“The boardensures legal compliance,provides oversight, andfulfills governance responsibilities such asfilingannual reports,”she said.

“Withouta board, theorganization cannotlegallyoperate and risks dissolution.”

Rumoursofthe board sellingthe property arealsounfounded.

“Absolutely not. Thethrift shopis at theheartof ourorganization. It is not for sale,norare we involved in discussions withanydeveloper,” said Mooney.

BC Associationof Healthcare Auxiliaries weighsin

Allana Ferro, president ofthe BC Associationof Healthcare Auxiliaries, says board membersarevital to the success andoperationofallhealth-care auxiliariesin B.C.

“The Delta auxiliary,forexample, makes well over$1millionannually. Youneed paid staff to pull everyone together. That is way too much money forany volunteerorganization, to not have someformof paid staff to help supportthis,” said Ferro.

“Thisisaneweraandanewdirection that auxiliariesare goinginto in terms of paid staff. Someareforit, someare againstit. Someareasking why are you changingitnow because we have run it acertain wayforthe past 50 years. A lot ofthe changesaredue to theamount of money that is being raised.”

The BCAHA represents62 auxiliaries, with15 auxiliariesthat have paid staff to somedegree, Ferro said.

“Every auxiliary hastheir own board and runs by their ownconstitution,”she said.

She said BCAHA mayneed to look at paid staffandthese changesmore closelyinorder to provide some guidance to the auxiliaries.

“This wouldn’t be saying who to hireor what to hire, but have the auxiliarieswho aredoing well withtheir paidemployees, to maybe share theseideas withtheones that are struggling,”she said.

“Mostofthetimeitcomesdown to personalitiesandadapting tochanges, which can be hard for some. At the endofthe day, we all have to get back to what the auxiliaries’ mandatesarehelping and supportinghealth care in theircommunity.”

Womanwithterminal cancerrequestsfemale healthsupportworkers

PHILMELNYCHUK

pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

Thefamilyofan88-year-oldLadner woman with terminal canceris having to pickupthe slackwhen male rather thanfemalecommunityhealth workers showup to providehome care.

Glad Purdie’s childrenand grandchildrenare steppingup to fillinthe gapsin care, says her husband Richard Purdie,92.

“Thefamily really supportsher,” says Richard. “They’reallfantastically supportive.”

Glad has been relyingoncommunityhealth workersforthe past three months. Those workers stop by twice a day,morningand evening, to help with personal care inthecouple’s assisted livingunitin Augustine House.

Richard wants to ensurethat afemale communityhealth workeris tending to his wife’s care.

“No,no, sorry, I’m very blunt about that. Afemale wantsafemale to help her. We don’t want a man. She wants a female nurse… caregiver,” he said.

Gladisaformer pediatric nursefrom Saskatchewan,her husband points out.

“Sosheknows about nursing.”

Fraser Health setup thehome support services aboutthree months ago butneveraskedthemifthey wanted a femaleor male worker,he said.

“I don’tthinkit’s anunreasonable request. Ithinkit’s just badplanning,” Richard said. “I think the publicshould be awareoftheproblem.”

AFraser Health spokesperson said that clients can request a specific genderofahealth workerwhovisits, but couldn’t sayif requestinga specific gender would resultina reductioninthe numberof visits.

Fraser Healthis checking to seeifthe correctdepartment has beencontacted and will reach out to thefamily.

DeltaelectioncandidatesweighinoncallforMetroreview

PHILMELNYCHUK

pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

Delta’s Mayor George Harvie, whoisleadingthe Achieving for Delta slate forthe October municipalelection, says he supports Surrey council’s call fortheprovincial government to takea closelook at Metro Vancouver.

Surrey council has called fora publicinquiry into Metro Vancouverconcerningits governanceandaccountability, and wantstheinquirydone by B.C.’s inspectorof municipalitiesand wants Metro Vancouver topayforit.

Harvie pointed outthat just beforehe was removedas directorand chairofthe Metro Vancouver board by a majority of Deltacouncilin May2024, he supportedPremier David Eby’s callfor Metro Vancouver to conductits own review.

Thereare currently41directors onthe Metro Vancouver board.

“I believe that itistimenow that theprovince stepsin and doesa review,whichiswhat a numberofthedirectors are askingforandIdo support Mayor Lockeonthis,” Harvie said. Couns. DylanKrugerand Rod Binderarenow Delta’s directors onthe Metro Vancouver board.

Harvie saidwhenhe was Metro Vancouver chairhe

founditdifficult to deal with a 41-member board.

“Itisimpossible to actually have efficiencywhen you have that many people at thetable.”

Delta First mayoralty candidate Melissa Granum wonders what took Harvie so long.

Metro Vancouver’s challenges have been buildingfor years, notmonths,Granum saidin a release April29.

“Thegrowingcomplexity,

financialpressures, and governanceconcerns were evident well beforethis campaign cycle.

Ifa governance reviewisneeded now,it wasneeded years ago, whendecisiveactioncould have madea real difference,” Granumadded.

“Thequestion voters should be asking is simple:whydidn’t heactwhenit mattered?”

As well,the Board Governance Review report last yearoffered solutions,“yet a year later, nomeaningful push for structural reform hascome forward,” she said.

She said Harvie’s position, “looksmorelikeanelectionyearpivot.”

Kruger,who is running underthe One Delta slatefor the municipalelection,isalso vice-chairofthe governance committee.

He saidhe is oneofthe first who calledfor reducingthe size ofthe Metro Vancouver board, sayingthe regional government is guilty of scopecreep.

“Itshould be autility board andthat’s wherethey’re strongest – at delivering water, sewer and wastedisposal services for residents– at economiesof scale,” he said. “It’s just gotten way toobig. It’s got to be scaled down.”

Some changes have already beenimplemented, such as a banonforeign travelfor Metro Vancouver staffand directors.

As well,following the Board Governance Review report, pay for attending board meetings has beenlimited to $557 per meeting, withno more overtime formeetings lastinglonger than four hours.

Last September, Kruger put forward a motion at the governancecommittee to reducethe size of its board. It passed.

Thecommittee willtry to get agreementthis summer, before the Octoberelection, on the size of the Metro Vancouver board.

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Deltatryingtoenhancesafety forchildrenatintersection

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Deltacouncil recently approved additional safetymeasuresforan East Ladnerintersectionfollowing concerns raised by residents and parents of children attendingnearby Holly Elementary.

Engineering staff were directed to lookinto potentialmeasures at the intersectionofLadnerTrunk Roadand 62nd Streetfollowing a reported nearmissincidentinvolvinga pedestrian.

Theplan was to conductatrafficoperationsand safety review at pedestriancrossingsnearthe school, includingtheLadnerTrunkintersectionand62nd Street at Holly Park Drive.

Atraffic safetyconsultant was retained to conductthe review,while the Delta Police Departmentconducted targetedenforcementas well as patrolsnearthe schoolduring peak schoolhours.

Theconsultant’s report noted that

basedondiscussions withthe school principal,noobvious road safety issues were identified and reported. However,a crossing guardnoted safety concerns regarding vehicle speeds andinsufficientcrossing times.

Coun.Alicia Guichon stated at a recentcouncilmeetingthat the data maynotaccount for close callsand shedoesnot want to see someone’s child becomea statistic.

Mayor George Harvie agreed saying speedingisanissuealongLadner Trunk,andthat he would rather seethe city be proactive ratherthan reactive.

Theadditionalmeasuresinclude speed reader boards along both eastboundand westboundof Ladner Trunk Road to encourage compliance withthe posted speedlimit, reviewing andextendingthe pedestrian clearancetime, relocatingtheplayground zone sign, as wellasextendingthe northboundleft-turn section basedon the maximumobserved queuelengths during students’pick-upanddrop-off periods.

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SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

The FortisBC Phase2expansionproject at Tilbury in theCityof Delta has beenadded to the B.C. government’s listofpriority majorprojects.

In anannouncement last week, the governmentnoted that $88billionin proposed majorprojectsareon track to move forward overthenext three years, andthat it isnearly doublingtheinitial listof majorprojects that will support the economy.

Notingtheproposed projects represent significantlong-termprovincial revenue to support public services,the government says it speeding up permitsand approvals to get shovelsin the ground sooner.

The FortisBC Tilbury LNGexpansion includesanew storage tank at 142,400 cubicmetres,additional liquefaction capacityofup to 2.5million tonnes per yearand supportinginfrastructure.

The BC EnvironmentalAssessment Office(BC EAO) hasaccepted a revised

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The expansionistostrengthenthe LowerMainlandgas systemandits abilitytomeetgrowingdemand for LNG, particularly during peak periods like coldwinterdays.

EnvironmentalAssessment application by FortisBCfortheproject.

The revised applicationincorporatesfeedback received by Indigenous groups, stakeholders, and government agenciesduringthe application review phase, FortisBCannounced.

Theprovincenotesadecisionis expected beforetheendof2026.Afinal investmentdecision andconstruction startare pendingthe outcomeofthe assessmentprocess.

Councilgivestownhouseplan preliminaryapproval

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Council last weekgrantedpreliminary approvalforanotherproposed townhousedevelopmentinEast Ladner.

Theproposalforthe4700-block of 60B Streetincludes16 townhouseunits in two, three-storey buildings,as wellas 28 residential parking spacesand two visitor spots

The rezoning applicationincludes a numberof variancesincludingallowing increased site coverage andnocommon outdooramenity space

Currently occupied by several singlefamilyhouses,the site is locatednext to Association Park andis across the street froma68-unit townhouseproject currently underconstruction.

Conveyingconcernsincludingthe safetyofanearby intersectionandthe

yourcommunity

street beingtheonly wayinand out forthedevelopments, Coun.Alicia Guichon wasthe lonecouncil member to vote inopposition.

She saidshe washesitant to approve another townhouseprojectthereuntil any issuesthat arisefrom the townhousecomplexnow being builtare answered.

Notingthe streetisundergoing upgrades, Coun. DylanKruger saidthe site isanideal locationforitsOfficial Community Plandesignation.

Theplanningdepartment also notes that aproperty immediately to the southon60B Street wasoriginally part ofthe application,howeverthe owners requested to withdraw from theproject last year

City staff believe the development proposaldoesnotisolate that adjacent property from potentialfuture redevelopment.

$1millionmatchingpledgetosupportcolorectal careinDelta.Campaigntohelpbuildnew EndoscopySuiteatDeltaHospitalCampusofCare

Raegynwasinhislate40swhenhebrushed offpersistenttailbonepainas aworkoutinjury. ButwhentheLadnerresident’s symptoms didn’tgoaway,acolonoscopyrevealedstage 3colorectalcancer.

Fortunately,earlyscreeningsavedRaegyn’s life.Now,withthecommunity’ssupport, theDeltaHospitalandCommunityHealth Foundationaimstohelpsavemanymore. LastNovember,theFoundationlaunched an$8millioncampaigntofullyfund anew EndoscopySuiteattheDeltaHospitalCampus ofCare—anurgentneed,giventhatonein 14menandonein18womenwillbediagnosed withcolorectalcancerintheirlifetime.

Thestateoftheartfacilitywillbebuilttothe highest medicalstandards,increasingefficiencyandcapacitywhileenhancingtheoverallpatient experience.

“Whenwe’reableto offer more colonoscopies,thatleadstoearlierdetectionofcancerandmore treatmentoptions,”saysDr.Juan Mata,DeltaHospital’scoleadofsurgery. “Theplanningis complete,andthankstotheincredible generositywesawfromdonorsovertheholidayseason, wearewellonour way.”

$1millionmatchingpledge tosupport timelydiagnosis

To help build the EndoscopySuitetheDeltacommunityhasneededformorethan15years, B.C. businessleaderand philanthropistJimPattisonhasissued agenerous$1million matching pledge.

To unlockthematch,theFoundationmustraise$1millionbeginningthisspring—instantly doubling theimpactofeverydonation.

“Thisis morethanafundraising goal,”saysLisaHoglund,CEOoftheDeltaHospitaland CommunityHealthFoundation.“It’sanopportunityforourcommunitytocometogetherandturn $1millioninto$2 milliontohelpbringthisvisiontolife.”

Whencomplete,thenew EndoscopySuitewillinclude:

•A fullyequippedprocedureroomwithstateoftheartendoscopytechnologyand digitalimaging

•Two preprocedurebedsandthreeprivaterecoverybays

•Improvedpatientflow,offeringgreaterprivacyforpatientsand amoreefficient workspaceforstaff

Beyondcolorectalcare,Hoglund notes thatthenewEndoscopySuitewillraisethestandardof careacrosstheentire hospital.

Whenpatientscanaccessendoscopiessooner, theyarelesslikelytooccupysurgicalorrecovery bedsneeded byothers.Thisimprovespatientflowthroughoutthehospitalandallowscareteams tofocus ondeliveringexceptionalcare,closetohome.

“It’stimetobuild forthefuture,”Hoglundsays.“EverygiftbringsusclosertotheEndoscopy Suiteourcommunityneedsanddeserves.Withthematchingpledgeinplace,theimpactofgiving hasneverbeengreater.”

To learn moreortodonateinsupport oflocalhealthcare, visit dhchfoundation.ca/endomatchingcampaign.

Delta HospitalandCommunity Health Foundation(DHCH Foundation) is anot-for-profitorganizationwhosemission is to advocate, fundand inspireoutstandinghealthcareat the Delta HospitalCampusofCareand inthecommunity ofDelta.

COUNCILCONSIDERATIONOFBYLAWS–May11,2026

NoticeisherebygiventhatDeltaCityCouncilwillconsidergivingfirst,second,andthirdreadingstothebylawsreferencedbelowatits RegularMeetingat7:00p.m.onMonday,May11,2026intheCouncilChamber,4500ClarenceTaylorCrescent,Delta,BC.

FileNo.LU009452(BylawNo.8494)andLU009453(BylawNo.8495)

Location:11220and1123083Avenue

Applicant:HearthArchitecturalInc.

Proposal:ApplicationsforRezoning,DevelopmentVariancePermitsandDevelopmentPermitstopermittheconstructionofafour-unit townhousedevelopmentoneachlot.ThisapplicationisconsistentwiththeOfficialCommunityPlan.

DeltaZoningBylawNo.7600,2017,AmendmentBylawsNo.8494,2026and8495,2026

TorezonethesubjectpropertiesfromSingleDetachedResidential1(RS1)toTownhouseResidential62(RT62)inorderto allowdevelopmentof4three-storeytownhousedwellingunitsoneachlot.

DevelopmentVariancePermitsLU009452andLU009453

DevelopmentVariancePermitstovarythefollowingsectionsof“DeltaZoningBylawNo.7600,2017”forbothlots:

• Section2.1.1byvaryingSection(a)ofthedefinitionof‘Frontlotline’foracornerlotfromthefrontagewiththe shortestdimension(112Streetand112AStreet)tothelongestdimension(83Avenue)toestablishthefrontsetback from83Avenue;and

•Section8.5.7(b)(ii)bywaivingtherequirementtoprovideaccesstotandemparkingspacesforeachtownhouseunit fromaninternalroadwayandtoallowaccessdirectlytoastreet.

DevelopmentPermitsLU009452andLU009453

DevelopmentPermitstoaddresstheformandcharacteroftheproposedtownhousedevelopmentintheNordelSocialHeart (ND12)DevelopmentPermitArea.

ApprovaloftheDevelopmentVariancePermitsandDevelopmentPermitsaredelegatedtotheGeneralManager, Developmentunder“DevelopmentApplicationProceduresBylawNo.8347,2023”.

Staff

Contact:AlexCauduro–SeniorPlanner,604-952-3160

LU009452

LU009453

COUNCILCONSIDERATIONOFBYLAWS–May11,2026

FileNo.LU009976(BylawNo.8568)

Location: 5300112Street

Applicant:BayviewConstructionLtd.

Proposal: Applicationforrezoningtopermitconstructionofan818.5m2(8,810ft2)barn includingstorageareasforhay,farmequipment,horsetack,animalfeed,anda139.4m2(1,500ft2) offarmretailsalesarea.TheapplicationisconsistentwithDelta’sOfficialCommunityPlanandthe subjectpropertyislocatedwithintheAgriculturalLandReserve.

DeltaZoningBylawNo.7600,2017,AmendmentBylawNo.8568,2026

TorezonethesubjectpropertyfromA1AgriculturetoComprehensive DevelopmentZoneNo.64(CDZ64)toallowtheretailsalesofproduct producedoffthefarmtoexceed50%ofthefarmretailsalesareawithinthe proposedbuilding.

Staff

Contact:KathleenChan–PlanningTechnician,604-946-3388

FileNo.LU009901(BylawNo.8560)

Location:68652Street&52367AAvenue

Applicant:Buro47ArchitectureInc.

Proposal:Applicationforrezoningandsubdivisiontopermit50stackedtownhouseunitsin8three-storeybuildings. ThisapplicationisconsistentwithDelta’sOfficialCommunityPlan.

DeltaZoningBylawNo.7600,2017,AmendmentBylawNo.8560,2026

TorezonethesubjectpropertiesfromSingleDetachedResidential1(RS1)toComprehensive DevelopmentZoneNo.67(CDZ67)inordertopermitathreestoreystackedtownhousedevelopment with50unitsandaFloorSpaceRatioof0.62.TheCDZ67Zonewouldalsopermitthefollowing:

• Maximumpeakheightof11.5m.

•Waiverequirementfora1.5mwidelandscapestripalongthelotlineadjacenttothenorthsideof building4,thewestsideofbuilding3,andtheeastsideofbuildings5and6,asshownonthelocationmap.

• Amaximumlotcoverageof22%.

•Increasingpermittedprojectionsintothesetbackareasasfollows:

-Allowunenclosedbalconiestoprojectintothefront(north)setback areafrom0.9mto1.9m.

-Allowunenclosedbalconiestoprojectintotheexteriorside(west) setbackareafrom0.6mto1.9m.

-Allowentrycanopiestoprojectintotherear(south)setbackareafrom0.9mto1.1.m. Staff DeepinderDhaliwal–Planner,604-946-3395

FORMOREINFORMATIONREGARDINGTHEPROPOSALS

Materialsrelatedtotheproposalssuchastheproposedbylaws,detailedmapsandotherinformationmaybeinspectedatDeltaCityHall,4500ClarenceTaylorCrescent,Delta,BC, MondaytoFriday,excludingstatutoryholidaysfrom9:00a.m.to4:00p.m.fromThursday,April30,2026toMonday,May11,2026.

Ifyouhaveageneralinquiryregardingtheproposalorifyouwouldlikeassistancetoinspectanyrelevantdocumentation,pleasecontacttheDevelopmentDepartmentbyemailat development@delta.caorbyphoneat604-946-3380.

Correspondencereceivedupto12:00p.m.onThursday,May7,2026maybeincludedintheAgendapackage.Allcorrespondencemustincludeyour nameandfulladdressandmayformpartofthepublicrecordfortheproposalandbepublishedontheCity’swebsite.

Email:mayor-council@delta.ca OR Writeto:MayorandCouncil, CityofDelta

4500ClarenceTaylorCrescent Delta,BC,V4K3E2

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Morethan$700,000raisedatFirefighters Mayor’sCharityBall

Thethirdannual Delta Firefighters Mayor’s Charity Ball,held Saturday, May2 at the North Delta Recreation Centre, wasa resounding success— bringing togetherabroadcross-section ofthecommunityforaninspiring evening in supportoflocal students.

This year’s event marked anexciting stepforward, withthenew venueallowingforgreatercommunity participation andanenhanced guestexperience. The space wastransformedinto anelegant and welcoming settingthanks to the outstanding work of LuxAffairs, whose designandexecutionhelped bringthe evening to lifeinanimpressive way.

Presented by RealcoProperties, withdinner sponsored by Beedieand cocktailhour by Haywood Securities, the eveninghighlightedthecollective strengthofacommunityunited around ashared purpose.

Funds raised will supportthe Delta FirefightersCharitable Society’s Healthy SnackProgram, which provides nutri-

Funds raisedwill supportthe Delta FirefightersCharitable Society’sHealthy SnackProgram.

tiousfood to more than 3,000 students each dayacross Delta schools.

By theendofthenight, the event raised animpressive$742,951.72, underscoringthe generosityofdonors and supporters throughout the evening.

“Thisprogramis aboutshowing up for kidsina very real way—making sure they have what theyneed to learnand succeed,” said Eric Wilson,treasurerof the Delta Firefighters Charitable Society. “The support we sawon Saturdaynight

speaks volumes aboutthe kindofcommunity we serve asfirefighters.”

Throughoutthe evening, guests participated enthusiasticallyinthe silent auction, raffles,andthe “Fundthe Need” portionoftheprogram, contributing to a powerfulshowof generosity.

“Thelevelof support wasincredible,” said Jamie McGarva, executive vicepresidentofthe Delta Firefighters Holding Society. “It’sa reminderthat when peoplecome togetheraround a causelikethis,theimpact can be truly meaningful.”

The eventfeatured atraditional welcome,aceremonialentrance by the Delta Firefighters Honour Guard,and remarksfromcommunityleaderswho emphasized theimportanceofcontinuedinvestmentin programsthat directly support childrenandfamilies.

You can supporttheprogram by visiting:trellis.org/mayorscharityballor www.DeltaFirefighters.com.

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PHILMELNYCHUK

pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

While bulletsareflying, so isthe money, outthedoor,asOttawa tries to fighttheextortioncrisis withnew laws andmorefunding.

Federal Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree toldthe Delta police board recentlythat last year’s federal budgetincludes$1.8billion overfour yearsforfederal lawenforcement, and another$617million, overfive years, to hireanotherthousand RCMPand anotherthousand Canada Border ServiceAgencyofficers.

He was responding to a Feb. 5letterfromthe Delta police board to both Anandasangareeand B.C. Public Safety Minister Nina Kriegerasking foraction onextortion.

Board chair Ian Tait told bothministers that local policeneed coordinated efforts at both seniorlevels to combat theextortion casesaimed at the South Asiancommunitythat have beenshattering the peacein Surrey,and to a lesserextent Delta,the last few years.

Taitnoted that the Delta Police Departmentisnowdealing with18 extortion cases,nineofwhichare based in Deltaandthree ofwhichinvolve shootings.

There have beennodeaths so far but, “theuseoffirearms, threats,andintimidation hasa serious impactoncommunityconfidenceand has generated fear inthecommunity,” Tait said.

Theletter soughtanupdate following Delta police chief Harj Sidhu’s comments at theTrilateral Summiton Combatting ExtortionandOrganized Crime,in Surrey, last November.

Tait saidthat outdated lawsand regulationsare beingexploited by criminals and burdenlocal police withprocesses that are beyondtheircontrol.

“Whenorganized crime canexploit gapsin systems beyond policing, victimsarelesslikely to report,fear spreads withincommunities,and publictrustin policingisundermined.”

Anandasangareeaddedthefederal governmentisalsogiving B.C. half a milliondollars, over two years, to pay forfourvictim services workers to help

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the B.C. Extortion Task Force. That is being matched by theprovinceandalso will be used for translationof public resources,including webpagesand safetyplanning tools.

Themoneyisinaddition to Ottawa’s earlier$1.3-billion borderplanwhich beefedupenforcementand has seen the Canada Border ServicesAgency enforce18,041 removalsin2024–2025;“thehighestin overadecade,” Anandasangaree said.

Plus,thefederal governmentis putting inmoremoney,amountnot specified, to addanother20 Mountiesand two helicopters, “to supportgroundefforts alongsidetheprovincialtaskforce.”

Ottawa is alsogivinganother $1.5 million to the Yo Bro Yo Girl Youth Initiativewhich will launcha youth engagement hubin Surrey.

Anandasangareealso pointed out three Bills C-2, C-12(Strengthening Canada’s Immigration Systemand Borders Actwhich recently passed)and C-14.

“I recognizetheimpactthat this is havingon municipal policingprocesses, particularly in regard to the public’s trustin lawenforcement capabilities,” he said.

The reforms will close gapsandgive policeandprosecutorsmoreeffectivemechanisms to go afterorganized crime,theminister said.

Sidhu said earlierthis yearthat requiring students to getaproper B.C. driver’s licencecouldalso help police trackdown criminals.

Many involved in extortionshootingsareinternational studentswhodo notneed B.C. driver’s licences, making identificationimpossibleiftheinternationaldriver’s licenceisfake.

ButKrieger said,“thoughtfulengagement with numerous partners” is needed beforeany changesare made to B.C. driverslicensing.

He said Bill C-2(still at second readinginthe Houseof Commonsafter almosta yearofintroduction) willgive policethelegal tools to intervene earlierinextortion caseswhile Bill C-14(in the Senate) will make bailmoredifficult and sentenceslongerforthoseaccused ofviolentcrimes.

Here’showmanyresidentsareattachedtoprimarycare

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

One part of Delta hasmore thantheother.

Council recentlydiscussed a primary care needsassessment report whichprovidesananalysisofprimary care needsin Deltaand potentialmodelsfor cityinvolvement, recommendingthecityfurtherexplore clinicsusingalongitudinalprimary care teaching clinicmodel.

Theconsultant’s report explainshow attachment rates measurethe percentage of a populationthat isconnected to aprimary care provider, a “frontdoor” to the healthcare systemandincludes walk-in clinics,familydoctorand teambased care.

According to the report,in North Delta,the attachment rate for people over18-yearsoldis74 percent, slightly lower thantheprovincial averageof 77.4 percentandtheFraser

Deltahas 71.2 physiciansper100,000people,whilethe FraserHealth averageis64.2, andtheprovincial average is 81.9.

Health regional average of 78.3 percent. In South Delta,however,

attachment ratesare significantly higher, withLadner at 87.9 percentand Tsawwassen

85.4 percent, well above both Fraser Health regionalas well asprovincial averagesandnear theoretical full attachment.

The report alsonotesthat thedifferent attachment rates between Delta’s three communities can beexplained by demographicdifferences, with North Delta havinga much younger populationthan South Delta.

Younger peoplearemore likely to be unattached, generally becausethey have less healthissuesandaretherefore not seeking regularinteraction withthehealthcare system.

The report explainsthat 52,000 North Delta residents are attached to care, however,only13,000ofthoseare attached within North Delta, with39,000 attached to care outsideof North Delta.

Meanwhile,61,000 residents ofcommunitiesotherthan North Deltaare attached to care within North Delta,mean-

ingthat roughlyfour-out-ofevery-five patients attached to care in North Deltaarenot residentsofthecommunity.

Also outlining Delta Hospital ER numbers, the report goes on to notethat therearefewer physicians per100,000 people in Deltathantheprovincial average, butmorethanthe Fraser Health average.

The B.C. government recentlyannouncedthat more than600,000 people have been connected to afamilydoctoror nursepractitioner since2023, andthat upwardsof77 percent ofBritish Columbiansnow have a primary care provider and approximately4,000more peopleare being matched each week.

Theprovincenow hasthe mostdoctors per capitain Canada,increasing the numberoffamilydoctors by nearly 1,500,which representsgrowth of23 percentfrom2017 to 2024.

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Fishingnetdefiestime,resurfaces2,000yearslaterinTsawwassen

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A rare 2,000-year-oldfishing net unearthedin Tsawwassenis undergoingconservation at the First Nation’s repository,providinga windowinto the coastallifethat flourishedinthe region millennia ago.

“It reallyhighlightsthedeep cultural importanceoffishingfor our people. It’s aprivilege to be able to care for andholdapieceof ourancestors’historyand perpetuity,” said Tia Williams, Archaeology Coordinator at the Tsawwassen First Nation (TFN).

Thedepartmentused radiocarbon dating to determinethe ageofthenet It hasalsoundergone multiple tests andis currentlyundergoing cellulose analysisafter researchersconfirmed that itis madefrom bark fibres, butnot cedar. Someprofessionals, weavers, and elders suggestthe materialcould be stingingnettleorbigleaf maple.

“Inarcheology, we almostnever recoveracompletefishnet. Most ofthe time, we’relucky if we findsmallfragments, maybeaknot,aleaf. Usually, we only seetraces,” said Williams.

According to Williams, they have a largerand much rarer piece, preserved only becauseit remained in a wet site.

Williamsexplainsthat mostarchaeological sitesaredry,whichmeans organic materials typicallybreakdown overtime.Asa result,archaeologists

HopeLaFarge(left),Conservator), Tyler Wheeler(middle),TFN Member, Archaeology Field TechnicianandMelinda Cassidy (right),TFNMember, Archaeology Field Technician, Repository Technician.

oftenfind stoneand bone tools,or small remnants,while materials such as fibres, wood,or textiles rarely survive.

Wet sites, however, aredifferent. In water-saturatedenvironments, such as clay, mud,or peat, oxygen cannot easily reach buried objects. Thiscreates ananaerobicenvironment that significantly slows, or even stops the decayof organic materials.

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endofthe Beach Grove Golf Course duringmonitored municipalexcavation work Workers sawit hangingfromthe equipment, anincidentthat highlights howfragileand easily lost such artifacts can be. Once outofits naturalenvironment, it can very quickly fall apartand disintegrate.

“We work onthetraditional territory of Tsawwassen people, andwhenever we find belongingsof ourancestors, oftentimeswhen we’rein the field,

we’rethefirst ones to touch andhold those belongings since ourancestors were the last ones to touch them,” said Williams. “It’s very impactful to allofus whodothis work,andit’s incredible.”

Eachpieceis carefully cleaned,monitored,and keptcold beforeundergoing yearsofconservation,including polyethyleneglycoltreatmentandfreezedrying, to prepareitfordisplay.

TheTFN repository openedin2025, and Williamshopesforit to lead to a museumand culturalcentre someday.

“I don’tknowifit really setsaprecedent, butit’s monumental to have a First Nations repository handlingtheir own belongingsandancestors over a colonialinstitution,and we’ve been very fortunateto have wonderful relationships withallthelocal museums anduniversities,” said Williams.

The spacealready houses many other ancestral belongings, such as basketry, historicfishnets,and stoneand bone artifacts.

Williams says there is abundant evidenceof huntingandfishing throughout Tsawwassen, with numerousfish campsoncelocatedaround BeachGrove, Boundary Bay,andthe Tsawwassen beacharea.

“I thinkdiscoverieslikethis remind usthat Indigenous history isn’t abstract, it’s tangible. It’s sophisticated and deeplyconnected to theplace, so we arefortunate to be able to protectand learnfromit.”

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Tsawwassenresidentswantbikepathpausedon12thAve.

PHILMELNYCHUK

pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

TheCityof Delta wants to add to its cyclingnetwork by buildinga multi-use pathwayon 12th Avenuethat willtraverse Tswawwassen.

But severalhomeowners alongthe routeare saying “not in my front yard.”

Mayorandcouncil were recentlypresented witha petition signed by 48homeowners asking that theproject be paused,citingdriveway conflicts,highcosts,emergency

accessand safety,along with inconsistencies with Delta’s cycling masterplan. They also saytheprojectis still at theconcept stage.

Thecity’s websitethough says theprojectis at the publicconsultation stage, althoughthe last day to givefeedback to thecity was Nov. 7,2025,following an openhouse Oct. 22,2025,while anonline survey isnow closed.

Thecity wants to buildthe pathwayalongthe south sideof 12th Avenue, between English Bluff Roadand56th Street. Part of Delta’s annual cycleinfra-

structureprogram, theproject includesanewthree-metrewideasphalt multi-use pathway onthe south sideofthe road, a newgrass boulevard and street trees separatingthe pathway fromthe roadway,as wellas new LED streetlightsand pathwaylighting.

The pathway willimprove east-westconnectionlinking Boundary Bay Regional Park, Centennial Beach, and Tsawwassen Town Centre.

Theprojectis part of Delta’s annual cycleinfrastructure programaimed at expanding

pedestrianand cycling routes.

The cyclingimprovements alongthis routeare part of Delta’s Cycling Master Plan, says thecity’s website.

Residentsopposed to the project saythat the multi-use pathway willeliminate curbside parking, and restrictfiretrucks andambulances.

As well,hedges and fences willobscure sight-lines along the two-way cycle path,increasingthe risk of collisions.

Residentsarealso worried aboutwho has to maintainthe pathwaywhen snow fallsor

debrispiles up. The petition notesthat the cycling master planonlyproposesprotected bike lanes ratherthana multiuse path.

Resident Tobias Finke said that buildinga multi-use path means ripping out sidewalks and curbs to “end up with abike highway going bothdirections, while people back outofdriveways.”

Instead,he saidthecity shoulddowhat itdidon52nd Street-- paintingbike laneson each sideandleaving parking onone sideofthe street.

Deltaaddsbaseballdiamond at Cromie ParkinLadner

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

TheCityof Delta has issued a requestforbids fromcontractors to constructanew baseball field at Cromie Park in Ladner.

In 2020,theoldfield houselocated between the tenniscourtsandthe parkinglot wasdemolished, withthefoundation slab leftinplace. The slab isplanned to be removedandthearea reinstated with sodas

part oftheconstruction ofathird baseballdiamond.

Theprojectincludes drainage, irrigation, a backstop,high-mastnettingandan LEDlighting system.

Last year, thenew

Ladner IndoorTraining Facility at the42B Avenue park wascompleted.

Thecityinits request forproposalsfor thenew diamondnotesthat one ofthe majorobjectivesis to minimizedisruptions to pedestrians,nearby

residents,usergroups and studentsofLadner Elementary.

During construction, access to thoseamenities must be maintained,and dust screensinstalled onconstructionfences to minimizeimpacts

to thoseamenitiesand nearby residents. Constructionofthe asphalt path between thepickleballcourts and parkinglotis to be closelycoordinated with thecity to minimizedisruption.

Community

DSSstudentsholdingcommunityblooddrive

RADHA AGARWAL LocalJournalismInitiativeReporter

Twohigh school-ersin Deltaare encouragingcommunitymembers and residentsfrom surrounding areas to donateblood at their May8mobile donation event.

The event, incollaboration withthe Canadian Blood Services(CBS),is part of Chiara Devosand Matthew Huang’s capstoneproject.

People can bookoneof57 available

appointments betweennoonand6:45 p.m. at Delta Secondary’s west gym.

Devosfoundinspiration to organizethedriveafterhergrandmother recentlyunderwent open-heart surgery andneeded blood transfusions duringtheoperation.

Thanks to thedonor’s kindness, her grandmother received thelifesaving blood productssheneeded.

“Asdemandin Canada’s healthcare systemintensifies,theneed fornew blood,plasma, stem cell andorgan

donors hasnever beengreater,” said CBSinanews release.

According to CBS’s 2024/25annual report,it had377,000 active blood donorsanddelivered 877,000unitsof redblood cellsandplatelets.

The charitableorganization has set itsmostambitious recruitment goal ever—onemillionnewdonors by 2030.

It estimated that Canada’s need for blood will rise nearly 10 percent, and theneed forimmunoglobulins—life-

savingmedicine madefrom plasma— couldincrease by 50 percentormore.

“Every day, patientsacross Canada are savedthanks to the generosity of donors. And every day, donors leave knowing they’ve madeameaningful impact,feelinga senseof purpose, achievement, and connection to others,” saidtheorganization.

Visitblood.ca, use the GiveBlood app, or call18882DONATE(1-888236-6283) to find and bookan appointment.

Applicationsnowopen for2026 CFUW-South Delta bursaries and scholarships

Since1966,CFUW-South Delta has awarded multiple bursariesand scholarships to local womenwhoare Canadiancitizens, residentsof South Delta,orgraduatesofa South Delta high schoolandenrolledin postsecondary educationfortheupcoming term.

In 2025,CFUW-South Delta awarded

a totalof$14,500 to nine women to assist themintheircontinuing studies.

High schoolgraduates

Nikki Sharifian: South Delta

Secondary

Angie Pham: Delta Secondary Community awards

Taylor Deane:UBC

Emily Neufeld: McGill

STAYFITSUMMER

Afshar Family Scholarships

Amanda Wade:UBC

Ella Bridge: University ofAlberta

Nina Browzin Award

Chelsea Anandale: Queens

Laura Fowler Scholarship

Natasha Marriette:UBC

Connie(Michelle) Bird:UBC

CFUW-South Deltaisnowtaking

applicationsfor2026 bursariesand scholarships.

Formoreinformationand to downloadthe applicationform, go to https:// www.cfuwsouthdelta.com/bursaries. html.

Please note the submissiondeadline is May31.

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Community

LadnerVillageanotherideafor oldboatthatneedsahome

PHILMELNYCHUK pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

The waiting game goesonforthe Persian Fisher, theoldfishing boat that’s beena labouroflove for years for the Delta Fishing Heritage Society.

Whilethe restorationofthe boat nears completion by year end,the societyis stilltrying to find a permanent place to display it.

Initially,the35-foot salmongillnetter, builtin1936, was going to be displayed outsidethe Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre, near Deltacity hall.

Butthenthe pandemichitin2020and the boat has remainedhomeless.

Societypresident John Stevens said hisgroup hastried to contactcity hall but hasheardnothingforfive years, until recently,whena staffmemberheardthe society’spitch foranotherlocation,in Ladner Village, as part ofthe Chisholm Street Wharf Upgrade, part oftheLadner Village RevitalizationProgram.

Afellow societymember suggested the boat could be displayed onthedike, next to the Massey’s Machine Shop building, on Chisholm Street,as part of the revitalizationproject.

Alternatively,itcould be onthenorth sideofthe harbour, next to the harbour master’s office.

Thecity staffer seemed to showan interest, “so maybethere’sa seed been plantedthere somewhere,” said Stevens.

However, acquiringproperty for a display could be an issue. The Massey buildingis currently upfor sale for$3.1 million.

“Historically,it(thearea) would be a greatplaceforaheritage display. It’s all a heritage area,” Stevens said.

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JohnStevenswithsalmongillnetter from1930s,almost ready for display.

Thereare several possiblelocations, “but we’ve got to getthecity to make somecommitment beforeanything happens.”

The societyis still waiting to hear back fromthecity,afterasking forameeting with staff orcouncil but hasn’t got a response. Stevens saidhe’s prepared to make it anelectionissue.

“I’m so frustrated withthem,it just makesme sick,” added Stevens.

TheCityof Delta says that itpreviouslylooked for alocation, buta suitable one wasn’tfound,addingthat establishinga site is not currently part of itsplans.

“Shouldanew request be received,it would be broughtforward to council for consideration,” saidthemedia relations department.

The boat was believed to have been builtin1936 by Kishi Boatworksin Steveston,according to the society.

The society saidthe boat wasconfiscated by the Canadian government duringthe Second World Warwhen Japanese Canadians were expelledfrom the West Coast and putinto prison campsin southernAlbertaandthe B.C. Interior.

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Community

HeritageSocietyannouncesSouthDeltaHeritageScavengerHunt

The Delta Heritage Societyisinviting the community to step backin timewhile havingfunexploring localhistory at the South Delta Heritage Scavenger Hunt,taking place May23from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Participants will work aloneorin teams to follow clues leadingthem to a variety ofhistoriclocationsthroughout South Delta. Along the way,they willdiscover stories aboutthe people,places,and eventsthat helpedshape the community.

Teamsofup tosix peopleareencouraged to participate, making the event perfectforfamilies,friends,neighbours, or community groups.

Thecostis$10 per team, andthe eventisfree for Delta Heritage Societymembers. Participantswho successfullycompletethe hunt will be eligible to winprizes.

“This scavenger hunt isafun way to explore someof South Delta’s historic landmarks while learning more about the rich heritage of our community,” said Sarah Gallopfromthe Delta Heritage Society.“We hope residentsofall ages

willcome out, form a team,andenjoy a day discoveringthe stories behindtheplaces we see every day.”

The event will guide participants to severalheritage locationsacross South Delta,highlightingthecommunity’s early settlement, agriculture, andcivichistory.

The scavenger hunt will runthroughoutthe day, allowing teams to participate at their own pace between10 a.m. and3 p.m.

To purchase tickets,learnmore aboutthe eventor the work ofthe Delta Heritage Society,visit:www.deltaheritagesociety.ca.

LIFESTYLES

EarthwiseSociety’sPlantSalehighlightsthe importanceofpollinatorplants

Afteralong winter, gardenersare once again turningtheir attention to the soil, eager tobringcolour,life, and abundance back totheir outdoor spaces.

Forthoselookingforinspiration, andplantsthattruly makeadifference, don’tmissEarthwise Society’s BeeFriendly Plant Saleon May9from10 a.m. to2 p.m.

This year’s salehighlightsthevital rolethat pollinator-friendlyplantsplay increatinghealthy, resilient gardens. Theyalso supportlocal ecosystems byprovidingfood and habitat for bees, butterflies,andother pollinatorswhose activityisessential tothe reproduction ofmostfloweringplantsandthe productionof manyofthefoods we relyon every day.

By choosingplantsthat support pollinators, gardeners canhelpgive back totheenvironmentwhilealsoenjoying vibrant,diverse,and seasonally dynamic gardens.

Evensmall garden spaces can become powerful refugesforbiodi-

versitywhenplanted with speciesthat bloomacrossthe seasonsandprovide continuous sourcesofnectarand pollen.

TheEarthwiseplant sale willfeature a wide selectionof pesticide-free native, waterwise, and bee-friendlyplants suited tolocalgrowingconditions.

This year,visitors will havethe opportunity toconnect with Master Gardeners, who will beon site to answerpressing gardeningquestions andofferexpertadviceon soil health, pollinator-friendlyplanting, andmore.

TheEarthwise Farm Cart willalso be openforthefirsttimethis season,offeringalimited selectionoffresh,organically-grownEarthwiseproduce.

Allproceedsfromtheplant saleand Farm Cartdirectly support Earthwise Society’scommunityprogramsand the ongoing care and maintenanceof the beautifulEarthwise Garden.

Visitorsareencouraged toarrive early,as availabilityislimited and selectionsareexpected to goquickly.

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DeltaStageworks presentsimprov ‘taster’ workshop

Workshop

is at the RedBarn on May 14

Curious aboutimprov?

Ready to try somethingnew, havea laugh,and stretch your creativityina welcoming,nonjudgemental space?

Joinusfor TheImprov ‘Taster’ Workshop,alively twohourintroduction tothe world ofimprovisationled byoneof Vancouver’s topimprov pros, Jalen Saip.

Perfectfor beginnersor anyonelooking toconnect

withtheirplayful side, this workshopoffersa relaxed,nopressureenvironmentwhere participants willexplore spontaneity,confidence, storytelling, andcollaboration through laugh outloudtheatre games andexercises.

Whether you’re checking outimprovforthefirsttime or rediscovering yourloveof theatre games,thisis your chance todiveinandenjoy the moment.

Saipisa performer with TheImprov Centre, oneof Vancouver’spremiercomedy companies.Asthe Centre’s ArtisticDirectorfrom 2022 to 2025, Saipledthecreation of

avibrantnewensembleand introducednewshowformats that have hadher teamplaying to sold outhousesandbringing renewedenergy, joy,and connection to Vancouver’s live comedy scene.

Comediscoverthefun,freedom,and possibilityofimprov inthe beautiful settingof the Red Barnon Thursdaynight, May14—and leavefeeling inspired to say“yes” towhatevercomesnext.

The workshop runsfrom 6:30 to8:30 p.m. Feeis$60plus GST. See: https://deltastageworks. ca/formoredetails. -Submitted

Earthwise Society’s Bee-FriendlyPlant SaleisonMay9from 10a.m.

Community

Gracein waiting

SIMBARASHE BASVI

St. David’sAnglican Church

Sometimesgracefindsusinthemost ordinaryplaces, evena tireshopin Zimbabwe.

What beganas waitingontires turnedinto aconversation about vocation,family,andthecostoflove In this week’s Minister’s Minute,I reflecton howfriendshipandfaith canshowup when we leastexpectit.

There’sa Rolling Stones song I’ve always cherished Waitingona Friend. Its gentle rhythm remindsmethat companionshipoftenarrivesquietly, without fanfare. Recently,whilein Zimbabwe, I thoughtI wasonly waitingontires. Clergy lifeisfullof paradoxes. Many ofusareintrovertswho have learned to pass asextroverts. We canpreach,greet, bless, andlead withenergy, yetwhen leftalone, we seekthequietcorner That was me onemorning, tucked away ina Harare tireshop,conservingwhat little social batteryI hadleft. Fromthe service bays came the

unmistakable soundofthe Stones, mingling withthesmellof rubber and thehissofpneumatic tools. Hardly the settingfora pastoralencounter. Yet grace hasa wayoffinding us The young woman at the frontdesk struck up aconversation. Withinmoments,Ilearned her grandfather was a retired pastor. Once shediscoveredI was clergy, we began comparing noteson“thelife.”

We laughed about church people, shared the joyand hazardofloving othersforaliving, and spokeofillness and aging. She spokeof her grandfather withpride,andIcouldfeel her joyin remembering himaloud.

No oneaskedforprayer. No miracles unfolded besidethetire racks. Just two people,unexpectedlyconnected,talking about vocation,family,andthecost oflove.

Sometimesgracefindsusprecisely where we were tryingnot to be found— evenin Zimbabwe, even while waiting ontires.And perhapsthat is thequiet miracle:friendship,memory,andlove showing upwhen we least expectit.

Mental Health Week

Deltaartistandmentalhealthadvocateselected fornationalexhibition

Delta-based artistandco-founder ofAlongside You, Meg Neufeld, has been selected asoneof20artistsacross Canadaforthe2026 How We Feel Pain Art Awards,a juried exhibitionhosted by the Canadian Pain Society at its Annual Scientific Meetingin Quebec Citythis May.

Theexhibitionbrings togetherartists, clinicians, scientists, educators, andindividuals withlived experienceof pain.

This year’s theme, HowI Feel Pain, resonatesdeeply with Neufeld,who has lived with chronic painformorethan15 years. Her work explorestheunpredictableanddeeply personal nature of pain, alongsidethemesofmentalhealth, healing, and resilience.

“I createdthisceramic vesselafter my twentieth surgery,” Neufeldexplains. “Whennerve weaknessin my hand

caused it toslip andbreak, I wasdevastated. What once symbolized perseverance echoed fragility.”

Her selected piece, How Do I Feel Pain, It’s Complicated, incorporates ceramicfragmentsarrangedin the shapeofaflower, along with paint, sand, yarn,and goldleaf on a wood panel.

Repaired with gold,thebroken vessel“bloomsinto somethingnew,”she says. Themixed materials reflectthe dialectical nature ofliving with chronic pain: paintblended with sand symbolizesdiscomfort and tolerance, while knotted yarn representsthecoexistence ofopposingemotions—meetinglimits while building resilience, feeling alone yetfinding belonging, grievingformer abilitieswhilemovingforward courageously.

This selection reflects Neufeld’s ongo-

ing work in settingsfocusedonhealth and wellbeing.

In 2025,herpiece Flourishing Through Pain wasincludedinthe Canadian Pain Societyexhibition What Do I Do for Pain at the University of Toronto.

In 2018,fourofher works were includedin Janssen and Johnson and Johnson’s Championsof Science: The Artof Ending Stigma projectand were presented at the Scientific Symposium onthe Neurobiology of Mental Illness in New York, theBreaking the Chainsof Stigma awardsin New York City, and at a publichealthconferenceorganized by Philadelphia MuralArts.

“Myhopeisthat my work notonly brings people joy but also raises awareness aboutinvisibleillnesseslike chronic pain and mentalhealth,” Neufeld says. -Submitted

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Pain,It’s Complicated,incorporates ceramicfragmentsarrangedinthe shapeofaflower, alongwithpaint, sand, yarn,andgoldleafona wood panel.

Mental Health Week Gardeningisagreatwayto supportmentalhealth

Gardeningoffersasimple yetpowerful waytosupportmental well-being, whetherit happensin abackyard,ona balcony,or inside asmall apartment.

Tendingtoplantsinvites youtoslow down and step away from screens,creatingspacefor your mind to rest.

Exposure to naturallight helpsregulate mood and energy levels,while caringforlivingthingsfosters asenseof purposeandconnection.

“Theexperienceofgardeningengages all the senses,” saidAnaArciniega,presidentofthe South Delta Garden Club. “Yourhands in contact withthe soil, the movementofyourbodyasyou plant, dig, or water, the scentofflowers or herbs,and the subtle sounds of the outdoorsare sensorymomentsthat ground youinthepresent, easing anxietyand reducingstress.”Gardeningbecomesa formofactivemindfulness—onethat doesn’t requirespecial training, just attention and care.

Importantly, gardeningisaccessible anywhere.

Asingle potonawindowsill, afew containersonabalcony,or afullgarden bedallofferthe samecalmingbenefits. No matterthescale,nurturing plants alsonurturesyourown senseofpeace, creatinga quiet,restorativerhythm in everyday life.

TheSouth Delta Garden Club,which began1952 as theEvergreen Garden Club,isdedicated to promotingthe love of gardening, enhancingmember’sskills throughshared knowledge and experience,and supportingcommunitybeau-

The SouthDelta Garden Club,which began1952asthe Evergreen Garden Club,isdedicated to promotingthe

tificationeffortsthroughout South Delta.

“Eachofour meetings is an opportunitytolearn aboutthe benefits of gardening, foster camaraderie,andexperiencethe joyofactively enhancing both ourenvironmentand personal spaces,” addedArciniega.“We alsoplanfield tripsand workshops,visits to gardens, and agarden tour everyother year.Even thosewith smaller spaces canfind many ways to enjoy the beauty and healing powers of gardening.”

Theclub’s nextmeeting will be held at theLadner ChristianReformed Church on Tuesday, May19, andfeature apresentationtitled“TheWonderof Roses.”The presenter, JasonCroutch,is awellknown rose expertand co-owner ofFraser ValleyRoseFarm, anursery specializinginunique and heritage rose varieties.

Formoreinformation visitwww. southdeltagardenclub.ca. -Submitted

recognizingMentalHealthWeekfromMay4to10.

well-beingandhelpformstrongercommunities.Let's stayconnectedtooneanotherandfostersocialtiesto buildamoreresilientfuture.

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At Home

Deltadesignandconstructionfirmsshine

Sarah Gallop Design Inc.acomplete homedesignandinteriordesignfirm basedinLadner,led by Registered Interior Designer Sarah Gallop, has been honoured with two winsfor beautiful Delta Homes at the provincialHAVAN Awardsfor Housing Excellence.

Deltacompanies,including SGDI (Sarah Gallop Design Inc.)are represented.

* Finnish Builders with SGDI were named Winnerfor BEST RENOVATION: $700,000–UNDER$1 MILLION. ‘Take a Look at Me Now’isa beautifully reimaginedLadnerhomewhere Contemporary and Scandinavian Moderndesign merge,creatingopen,light-filled spaces that balance style, warmth,and everyday livability.

* Kemp Construction Management Ltd. with SGDI was named Winnerfor BEST PRIMARY SUITE:RENOVATED ORCUSTOMHOME ‘Jewelonthe Bluff’ isa refinedcoastalhomewhere sculpted LA modernarchitecture andluminous

Ltd.

forBEST PRIMARY SUITE:RENOVATEDORCUSTOM

interiorsare seamlessly groundedinits dramatic Tsawwassenhillside setting.

* Pacific Rim Cabinets was namedAssociate Winnerfor BEST

•Fullyinsuredandcertified •Offers24hremergencyservice

•Upto50yearsmanufacturerguaranteeonproductsandinstallation

• On-siteWCB-compliantConstructionSafetyofficer

RENOVATIONUNDER$400,000, and BEST NON-CERTIFIEDHIGHPERFORMANCEHOME:NEWOR RENOVATED

* Solterra Development Corp. was named Winnerfor BEST MULTIFAMILY CONDOMINIUMUNIT –PENTHOUSE, BEST NEWKITCHEN: MULTI-FAMILY PRODUCTION HOME,ANDGRANDHAVANS– BEST RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY:MULTIFAMILY

WinnersoftheHAVAN Awardsfor Housing Excellence were announced at the Gala on Saturday, April18 at The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver.

Celebratingthe very best innewhomeconstruction, renovationand designprojects,theHAVAN Awardsfor Housing Excellenceplacesa spotlighton theachievementsof Metro Vancouver’s homebuildingindustryshowcasing stunning custom-builthomesand whole-home renovations,innovative multiplexandinfillhousing, and multifamily developmentsthat continue to shapehousing delivery acrossthe region.

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HOME. ‘Jewel on theBluff’.

At Home

Outdoorstructuresofferaestheticappealandprotection

LifeonEarth wouldn’texist withoutthe sun.

The sunisessentialfor plant growthand keeps temperatures warm enough to sustainlife. Although peoplecovet spendingtimeinthe sun, particularly aftera dark,cold winter, it’s important to realizethat the sunneeds to be enjoyed in moderation.

Sunexposure damages skin andalso canprematurely age outdoorfabricsandfurniture. Spendingtimeindirect sunlight also can make outdooractivitieshotanduncomfortablefor guests.Eachofthese variables make some sort of shelter anasset to a backyard living design. Shelterscomeindifferent types, andtheseare someof themore popular.

Screened-in porches

Turningadeck ora patio

into aprotected room may be accomplished by converting the spaceinto a screened-in porch. By installing vertical screensanda roofor overhang,

everyoneisprotected fromthe sunandinsects. Retailersalso sellfreestanding screened-in structuresthat can be left upfor the seasonandthendismantled

and stored forthe winter.

Pergola

A pergola has verticalcolumnsuponwhich sitsa slatted roof.A pergola can be designed to coveranentiredeck or small enough to create a slightly sheltered spot inanook of the yard. Whilea pergoladoesn’t keep out rain,the slatted roof isenough to filter out sunlight to make thearea underneath more comfortable.

Gazebo

A gazebo is a roofed,freestanding structurethat is typically round,hexagonal or octagonalinshape. It isused forshade, relaxation,and often serves asadecorativeelement inan outdoor space. Gazebos often becomethecenterpiece ina yard.

Pavillion

A pavillionislikea gazebo, onlyitdoesn’t have enclosed walls,nora built-infloor Pavillionscommonlyare attached to decks, paver patios andconcrete bases. Most pavillionsare styled as longand rectangular, serving mainly to provideacoveredarea for a patio or seatingarea.

Pagoda

A pagoda is likea pavillion withadedicated roof and open sides. However, the pagoda will feature atiered,upward-curved roof to make it evenmore regal anddecorative.

Homeowners have many different options to dressup their outdoorliving spacesand create spotsthat are shadedand protectedfrom theelements, includingthe sun.

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Leavealegacy,notuncertainty

Thinking aboutthefutureisnot always easy, buttakingthetime to put afewdocumentsinplace can be one of the kindestgifts you will evergive to the people you love.

Asnotaries, we have hadtheprivilege ofhelping many families puttheir affairsinorder.

We have also seenwhat happens whenthereisnoplan– familiesleft grievingand overwhelmed, sorting throughlegaluncertainty,and worse, disagreeing aboutwhat theirlovedone would have wanted It doesnot have to be that way with some simpleestate planning.

To start with,preparefortheunexpected.If you becomeunable to manageor care for yourself,the rightdocumentsgive yourlovedonesthe ability to stepinandhelp you carry out your wishes.

A Powerof Attorneyallows someone you trust to handle yourfinancialand legal matters if you becomeincapaci-

tated— paybills, manage accounts, deal withproperty Withoutone, even a loving spouse mayneed to go through a lengthycourtprocess just to help you.

A RepresentationAgreement goes a stepfurther,covering your personal

andhealth care decisions. It ensures that the right personis speaking for you if you are everunable to communicate your own wishes.

Make a will.

Many ofusassumethat writing a will

is something we will getaround to later inlife, buta willis aboutfarmorethan who willinherit yourestate - it is about caring for yourlovedones.

Especiallyfor youngfamilies, new homeowners, anyone with peoplewho dependonthem,thinkof willsthe way youthinkofinsurance- you putitin placehoping you willneverneed it, butknowing it istherebrings peaceof mind. Making your willisaquietactof care forthe peoplewho mattermost. Withouta will,the law willdecidefor you–andit maynot be what you want.

Planningfor yourfuture–and your family’s-does not have to be overwhelming. A conversation withanotary isa gentlefirst step Because leaving a legacy isn’t just aboutwhat you leave behind. It’s aboutthecertainty and peaceofmind yougive yourlovedones now.

Sterling Notary hasproudly served Delta residents since2016. -Submitted by Sterling Notary

WHERE WILL YOU BELONG ASYOUGROWOLDER?

FormanyinLadnerandTsawwassen,homehasalways meantcommunity,familiarstreets,friendlyfaces,anda placetofeelconnected.Butasweage,stayingconnected isn’talwayseasy.

Aplacewherepeoplecanremainactive,engaged,andpart ofthecommunitytheyknowandlove.

ByincludingKinVillageinyourwill,youhelpensurethat futuregenerationscanagewithconnection,dignity,and support,righthereinSouthDelta.

Supportafuturewhereagingdoesn’tmeangrowingapart.

Calloremailmetoday to setanappointment.

email:daniel@deltanotary.ca

Wills &Estates

Acomplimentaryestate planningsession

TheDeltaCommunityFoundation is hostingacomplimentaryestateplanningsessionon May21from4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the CoastTsawwassenInn. Designedtohelpindividuals establish theirphilanthropiclegacy to benefit themandtheirfamiliesforthefuture, thisinformative session willfeature apanelof experiencedprofessionals in legal, financial planning, and accounting.Guestspeakerswillinclude Eleanor Calderwood from Raymond James,MurrayLottand Steven Potter from DeltaLaw Office,Jan Denham, CPA, CGA(retired),anddonor Carlene Lewall,who willsharevaluable insights and perspectives.

Estate planning canoftenfeel overwhelming, butthis sessionis designed tosimplify theprocessbyproviding clear,accessible informationfrom trustedexperts.Whether youare just beginningtothink aboutyourestateor

lookingtoupdateanexistingWill, the discussion willofferuseful tools to help youmoveforward.

Asan attendee, you will gainpracticalguidanceonorganizingsuchimportantaffairs, planning forloved ones, and making thoughtfuldecisionsthat reflect yourvalues.The session will also explorehow charitable givinginyour Will cansupportthe causes youcare about, leavinga lastingimpacton your community. Therewill be an opportunityfor attendees to askquestionsand engage directlywith the panelduringa Q&A segment.

Space for this eventislimited,and advance registration is appreciated.

To learn moreortoregister, please visitthe Delta CommunityFoundation websiteathttps://deltafoundation.org/ putting-your-affairs-in-order-2026, and registerthroughthe eventbrite link. -Submitted

Byleaving aLegacyGiftthrough your Will,you canmake ameaningfulimpactonhealthcareatthe DeltaHospital Campusand strengthen ourcommunity for many generationstocome.

Formoreinformationon howyou canleave agiftin your Will,pleasecontact: Jodi Stokes Director of Legacy andLeadershipGiving jodi.stokes@dhchfoundation.ca

mediapartner:

Thingspeopleshouldknow aboutcreatingwills

Draftinga last willand testament is anessentialcomponentofestate planning.

Putting wishesdown on paperhelps avoidunnecessary work and sometimes heartacheuponthedeathofaloved one.

Willsallowheirs to act withthedecedent’s wishesinmind,and canensure that assetsand possessions willendup inthe right hands.

Estate planning can be tricky,which iswhy many people turn to attorneys to getthe jobdone right. Attorneys who specializeinestate planning willno doubtdiscuss thefollowing topics with their clients.

*Assets owned: Make alistofknown assetsandfigure outwhichassetsare covered by the willandwhich will have to be passed onaccording to other estate laws, such asthrough joint tenancyonadeed oralivingtrust. For example,lifeinsurance policiesor

retirementplanproceeds will be distributed to your named beneficiaries. A willalso cancoverotherassets, such asphotographs, clothing, cars, and jewelry.

* Guardianship: Parents’ willsshould includeadeclaration of whothey want to become guardianstheirunderage childrenordependents.

* Pets: Some peopleprefer to use their will to alsodictate guardianship fortheir petsand to leavemoneyor property to help care for those pets. However, petsdonot have thelegal capacity to ownproperty, so one shouldn’tgift moneydirectly to petsin a will.

* Funeralinstructions: Settling probate willnot happenuntil afterthe funeral. Therefore, funeral wishesin a willoften go unnoticed, statesthelegal advisement resource FindLaw.

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DELTA SPORTS Newleague,newdirectionforDeltaIceHawks

IAN JACQUES ijacques@delta-optimist.com

Afterdecadesasa stalwartmember ofthe Pacific Junior Hockey League (PJHL),the Delta Ice Hawks have movedinto anew JuniorAprovincial hockeyconference.

In mid April,the BC Hockey board ofdirectors unanimously approved the British Columbia Hockey Conference (BCHC)asitsnewestmember.

The BCHC,which willoperate as a JuniorAleague,isanew societythat includes severaltraditional teamsfrom B.C.’s juniorhockeycommunities.

A totalof22 teams,14fromthe Kootenay International Junior Hockey League(KIJHL)andeightfromthe PJHL, willformthe BCHCforthe202627 season.

This stepfollows two seasonsof work by BC Hockey,itsmembers,and key stakeholders to ensure clubs were prepared to commit to processes aimed toward operating at alevelthat players andfamiliesshouldexpectoforganizations at the juniorAlevel.As part ofthis process, teams were evaluated by an independent third partyforpromotion.

Thefollowing teams willcompete in the BCHCduringthe2026/27 season, withtheirpreviousleagueaffiliation noted in parentheses:

Beaver Valley Nitehawks (KIJHL), Burnaby Steelers(PJHL), Chilliwack Jets(PJHL), Coastal Tsunami(PJHL), Columbia Valley Rockies(KIJHL), Delta Ice Hawks (PJHL), Fernie Ghostriders (KIJHL),Grand Forks BorderBruins (KIJHL), Kamloops Storm(KIJHL), Kimberley Dynamiters(KIJHL),Langley Trappers (PJHL), Merritt Centennials (KIJHL), Nelson Leafs(KIJHL),Osoyoos Coyotes(KIJHL), Port Coquitlam Trailblazers(PJHL),Princeton Posse

(KIJHL), Quesnel River Rush(KIJHL), Revelstoke Grizzlies(KIJHL), Richmond Sockeyes(PJHL), Ridge Meadows Flames(PJHL). Summerland Jets (KIJHL)and WilliamsLake Mustangs (KIJHL).

“Wecontinue to take measured andthoughtful steps to build our juniorhockey pathways in B.C. and to restore a strong andconnected ecosystemfor our leagues, teams, and juniorhockey participants,” said BC Hockey CEO Cameron Hope in a news release.

“Weare now positioned to return to competitionfor Hockey Canada’s national JuniorA championshipand, moreimportantly, to deliverahighqualityplayerexperienceforplayers andfamilies.”

Whatthis meansforthe Ice Hawks

Recently,the Ice Hawks welcomed Mark Burginasthenew general managerand Rick Lanzasnewheadcoach. Bothbringdecadesofhockeyexperience at multiplelevelsof the game.

Withthis change in leadershipand nowmoving to thisbrand-new Junior A league, Eduard Epshtein, ownerand presidentofthe Ice Hawks, says it’s an excitingtimefor the club.

“We have comealong wayinthe past few yearsfrom Junior B to where we are now- Junior A, but we arenotdone,” said Epshtein.“Weare going to continuedeveloping ourprogram. Our goal is to compete for the Centennial Cup.”

Epshtein saidthe past year, theirfirst at Sungod Arenain Deltaafter calling theLadner Leisure Centre homefor

many years, wasa good one. “Our attendanceincreased multi-fold. Ourcommunity support wasfantastic. Having Saturdaynights insteadof Tuesdays attracted more younger fans, so we will continue engaging withlocal schools, businessesfor sponsorships and with Mark’s helpand Rick’s help, we want to continue to helpplayersmove up and be successful. In three years, we want to graduate players to major junior, want to be adevelopment teamandthen have a team that will compete forthe Centennial Cup,”he said.

Lanz saidhe seesthisasagreat opportunity to get back into coaching at the JuniorAlevelafterthe past nine years with the Delta Hockey Academy.

“I wanted to maintain somelevelof involvement withtheacademy, so we have that inplace,where I’mnotin a head role withtheacademy, butI can maintain somethingthereandthen takeonthis challenge,” he said.

“Hockeyforme has been basically my life’s work I played, I coached and hereIam. No matter what roleI have, it stillexcitesme. I’m stilllearningnew thingsandI reallyenjoy working with thenewplayersthat comethrough.”

Burgin tooisexcited to be a part of this.

“Forme, havingtheopportunity to stepinand work with young players which I’ve donefor so longandcontribute to the advancementofthisnew league, really,thetimingcouldnot be better,” he said. “There are so many things we cando withcommunity engagement, I’m superexcited to be involved.”

Epshtein saiddetailsontheleague schedule will be announced overthe summer, butindicated theleague wouldlikely startplay in early to midSeptember.

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$1,095,000

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210-1120TsatsuShoresDr.,Tsawwassen

2 Bed converted to1 | 2Bath | 910Sq.Ft. $748,000

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Aidan Thomas Moorepassedaway peacefully in AbbotsfordonApril 15,2026,at theageof39.A manof remarkableintelligenceanddeep sensitivity, Aidan wasa devotedhusband, father,brother,and sonwhobalanced abrilliant mind forengineering with aruggedpassion fortheoutdoors.

Born in Ottawa,Ontario,onMay 14,1986, Aidan was theyoungest of threeboysborntoJamesand SusanMoore. In 1993, thefamilymoved west to Tsawwassen, whereAidan grew upalongsidehis brothers,Craig and Brent.Itwasduringtheseyears that he met hishigh-school sweetheart, Sandra; their connectiongrewintoalifelongpartnership,and they were marriedin2014.

Donald(Don) Gordon Moerman,75,of Delta, BC,passedawayathomeonApril 6,2026, surroundedbylovedonesafterlivingwithALS forthe lastcoupleof years.

He wasbornin1950 in Vancouver,BC, to Janetand HenryMoerman. Dongrew up in Vancouverand lateronafarminMapleRidge.His father wasa jockeyand trained race horses, so Donhad many good memoriesand storiesofgrowingup aroundhorsesand theracetrack.Afterattending Garibaldi High School,he interruptedhisuniversity educationtotravelthrough Europeand theMiddleEast foroneand ahalfyears. Donalwaysfeltthistimewas apivotalpartofhis education. It also gavehim anendlesssupplyofstories thathenevertiredof sharing.

We aresad to announcethepassingof long-time DeltaSchool District teacher,MOIRADOIG,on January31,2026. Moirawas adedicatedteacher, accomplishedartist,valued colleague,and friend to many.Moira taught Artand EnglishatSands SecondaryinDelta,wherestudentsbenefited from her expertise andappreciatedherencouraging nature. Afterretirement,Moira enjoyed gardening, sketching, swimming,reading,andattendingplays and thesymphony. Shewill be missed.

Aidanattendedthe University of BritishColumbia Engineeringprogram,graduatingin2008 witha degree in AppliedSciences.His career in engineeringreflectedhisthoughtfulandanalytical nature,yethe wasperhaps mostathomewhenhe wasawayfromthedesk. Whetherhe wasmountain climbing, hiking thelocal trails with Sandra,or spending longafternoons in thegarage workingon histrucks and cars, Aidan found joyinthe mechanics of theworld and thebeautyofthe Pacific Northwest.

Aidan wasdevoted to hisfamily. Aftersettingdown rootsinAbbotsford, Sandraand Aidan were busy raisingtheirtwo active youngboys.Hewill be remembered forhis quick senseofhumour,his quiet strength,and thekindnessheshowedtoeveryone who knew him.

He is survived by hiswife, Sandra;his two sons, EvanandLogan;hisparents, Jamesand Susan;his brothers, Craigand Brent;and awidecircleof friendsand colleagues.

He completed aBachelorof Scienceand aDoctorofPhilosophyinBiology from SimonFraserUniversity. At this time, Donmethiswife, Jan. An NSERC scholarship took thecoupletoStLouis, Missouri, whereDon workedas apostdocand research associateatWashington University foreight wonderfuland formativeyears. Thehighlightof theirtimeinSt. Louiswas welcomingtheir daughterJessica.Don wenton to becomeaprofessorand researcher in the Departmentof Zoologyat theUniversityofBritish Columbia from 1987until his retirement in 2019,after whichtimehebecameanactiveEmeritusProfessor. Duringhiscareer,heled ahighlyrespectedand influentialresearch program usingC.elegans to advancethe scientific community’s understandingof muscle biologyand functional genomics. This work ledtosignificant contributions to the Caenorhabditis GeneticsCenterandhad amajor impactonresearch in this field. DonreceivedaKillamFaculty Research Fellowshipin1994-95and spentan influentialyearat theMax PlanckInstitute in Munich,Germany.Hewasalsoa Canadian Institute forAdvanced Research (CIFAR)Fellowfrom2006-2010 and 2011-2018.Duringhis time at UBC, Donhad many graduatestudentsand technicianspassthroughhislab,andhe lovedtomentorbothtraineesand staff, as well asnewfaculty.

Donwas knownfor hiskindnessandgenerosityinbothhis personaland professional life. He will be remembered forhis storytellingand great senseof humour.Hefaced hisjourneywithALS bravelyand wholeheartedly, with hiswit always at theready.Donhad apassion formusic,and starteddrummingat 13.He loveddrumming with hisband evenashedeclined with ALS. Oneofthebiggest joys ofhislifewasbeing afatherand agrandfather.

Hewill be lovinglyrememberedand forevermissedbyhis wife,Jan Storer; daughterJessica (Giles);grandchildrenMaxand Mira;and many extended family membersanddear friends.Hewaspredeceased by hismother,Janet,and father, Henry.

Ourfamilywouldliketoextend averyspecialthank youfor theamazing care received from the following:our wonderfulpalliative care nurseandher team; PROP; theALS Society; theALS Clinic teamat UBC; and Dr.RobertClarke. We arealsogratefulfor thecountlessvisitsfrom friendsand family thatenriched Don’slastcoupleofyearsandbroughthimjoy.

Acelebrationoflifewill beheldata laterdate. In lieuofflowers, donations to your localfoodbankor theALS SocietyofBCare appreciated.

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ShirleyMoller‐Hansen (nee Wilson,akaDriver), 93, passedsuddenlyandpeacefully on April8,2026, in Tsawwassen. Herfamilytakes great comfort knowingthat sheenjoyed alongandhappylifeand that shewas sharingsomegood laughsand agame ofbridge withfriends in her final moments.

Born in 1932 to Rhoda HelenBeardand HarrySmith Wilson, Shirleyspentherearly yearsinWinnipeg beforemovingwithher family to BritishColumbia. Brightanddetermined, shegraduatedearlyfrom Kitsilano High School,shortlyafter turning17, and wenton to earnaBachelorof Arts and Sciences degreefromthe University of BritishColumbiain 1953.

Shirleysoon metthe love ofher life, Poul Moller‐Hansen, with whom shespent58 wonderful years. They were marriedinCopenhagen, Denmark, wheretheywelcomedtheirfirstchild,Linda,before eventually returningtoVancouver,welcoming Mark and eventually Nanette into theirfamily. Shirleyand Poul were immenselyproudof theirchildrenand the close family they builttogether.

Shirley’sprofessional career waslargelyspentat the Department of Pharmacologyat UBC, whereshe contributedtoresearch on Huntington’s chorea, phenylketonuria,and Parkinson’sdisease. Shetook greatprideinbeingpartofa teamdedicatedto advancingscientific understandingof thesecomplex conditionsand contributedtonumerous research reports and scientific publications.

Shirley is survived by her children:Linda (Derek) Dempster,MarkMollerHansen,and Nanette Moller Hansen (MikeSquarek). Shewas adevoted grandmother to KirstenDempster(Mike Cummings), Poul Dempster (ChanelLiski), Ashley and Emily MollerHansen,and Conradand CameronSquarek. Shewasalso delighted to welcomeafourth generation—her four great-grandchildren: Izzy Moller Hansen, Remi and Weston Cummings,and Hudson Dempster.

Shirleycherishedher many yearsspentatthe family cabininthe Caribooand lovedadventuringaround theworld,especiallywithPoul,Bill, Eleanor,and Lynn. Shefound joyingardening,hostingparties, fishing, boating, travelling, andplayingbridge with her friends.

Shirleywill be remembered forher steadypresence, herdeep commitment to family and friendship, and herenduringpassion forlifelong learning.

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