Delta Optimist November 20, 2025

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TasteofTsawwassenraises$30KforDelta FirefightersHealthySnackProgram

IAN JACQUES

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Culinarycreativity wason fulldisplay Friday night, Nov. 14, at theinaugural Taste of Tsawwassen at the Beach Grove Golf Club.

Six top chefsfrom Tsawwassenshowedwhythe community has someamazingfoodytalentwhile raising alittle over$30,000forthe Delta FirefightersCharitable Society’s Healthy Snack Program.

The event came togetherthroughtheeffortsof Warren Dean Flandez, Jubail Sanchez, JillPresleyand Brooke Yoon with guest judges Maj Yee, president andCEOof Goldilocks Bake Shop, Global TV’s JasonPires andIron Chef Rob Feenie.

“We wanted to do somethingthat wasdifferentand new to Tsawwassen,” said

Flandez. “It wasimportant to usthat we notonlyshowcase Tsawwassen restaurants and Tsawwassen chefs, but also Tsawwassen in general.

Tsawwassen has such amazingtalent to offer… some culinary gems. We hope this can be anannual event. The Firefighters Healthy Snack program wasanobvious choiceforus to support.”

Flandez, Sanchez, Presley and Yoonall sitonthe board ofthe Tsawwassen Business ImprovementAssociation, but Flandez stressed that this wasnotaTBIA event.

“This was really just four friendscoming together to create something great for thecommunity,”he said.

“Thisisanight of culinary excellence, good food, good friends,and supporting an amazing cause.”

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Chef KayNohfrom BeachGroveGolfClub wasthewinnerofthe Tasteof Tsawwassenheld on Nov. 14 atthe BeachGrove GolfClub.

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Afew weeksprior to the event, the chefs were giventhree mystery ingredients– dandelion greens, parmesan cheese andlemonwhich had to be incorporated into theirdisheithera savory or sweetcreation.

The200 attendees at the sold-out event, enjoyed the six creationsfrom Chef Shaun Macleanfrom Tsawwassen Springs, Chef Kay Nohfrom BeachGrove Golf Club, Chef AdrianDiasfrom BuenosDias Café, Chef Blake Burnsfrom Four Winds Beach House, Chef Harpo Bansal from Clay Ovenand Chef Matthew Bicknell fromthe Delta Fire Department.

Attendees went to the six chef stations to samplethefood andalso votedfortheirfavourites.

The judge’s choice andcoincidentlythe people’s choice, was Chef Nohwho served anamazingprosciuttocrusted chicken roulade with dandelion parmesanmousseline. Allofthe chefs were presented withprize

packageswhile Noh received thegrandprize –a stay at the MacKenzie

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Beach Resort in Tofino.

“Thank you so much Chefs,I appreciate allof you,” said Nohinacceptinghisprize. “I love doing greatthingsfor charity.Ialways wanted to doa culinary event likethis, so thanks to you allfor everything.”

Feenie saidit wasan honour to be a part of the event.

“Oneofthe reasons I wanted to dothis was my dad wasafirefighter in Vancouver,” he said. “I thinkthis event wasfan-

tastic.Ilove this stuff. I love everyonehere. This wasagreatnight. The food wasamazing. Allof the chefsare winnersas faras I’mconcerned.”

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Picturedlefttoright;Jubail Sanchez, Maj Yee, Warren DeanFlandez, Rob Feenie,JasonPires,JillPresleyand Brooke Yoon.

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Chef ShaunMacleanandteamfrom Tsawwassen Springs.

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ChefBlakeBurnsandhisteamfrom Four Winds BeachHouse.

JIMKINNEAR PHOTO ChefHarpo Bansal,fromClayOven,with Rob FeenieandJasonPires.

PointRobertsresidentvanisheswithoutatrace

Severalsearchesin U.S. community have found no sign

PHILMELNYCHUK

pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

Two weeksafterhedisappeared, there’s stillno sign of Point Roberts resident David ScottAnderson.

The73-year-old went missing Monday, Nov. 3and was last seenoff of MonteDrive, in Point Roberts, that morning at about9 a.m.

There hasn’t beenatrace ofhim foundinthe two weekshe’s been gone.

“Itis just amazing. He has vanished offthefaceofthe earth,” saidbrotherin-law Holger Michelsen,whoalsolives in Point Roberts.

Michelsen says Anderson,who’s almostnon-verbal, may have hadafatal heart attack, or perhapshe’s just hunkering down inoneofthe vacant cabins inthequietcommunity, Michelsen noted.

Relatives have distributed posters

withhisfacethroughout Tsawwassen and willcontinue to do so as theopportunitypresentsitself,he said.

The poster saidheis carryinghis AmericanAssociationof Retired PersonsasID, withanair tag stuckon, butgiventhe spotty WiFi,that hasn’t been much help, said Michelsen.

“Heisa gentle persontrying to get somewhere– butnobody knows where?” saidthe poster.

“It’sactually quiteanextensiveaction to tryandfindbrother Dave,” Michelsen said.

Delta police media relationsofficer Staff Sgt. Michael Whiteley saidthey’ve completed their search onthis sideof the borderand saidthere wasnoindicationhe hascrossedinto Canada.

Anderson has curly grey hairand a beardand was wearing ablue jacket, black track pantsandblack hiking boots.

Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office, along with Whatcom County Fire District No.5, Delta police, Whatcom County Search and Rescue,and Skagit County Search and Rescue, searched forAnderson with canine,drone,and

Two weeksafter he disappeared, there’sstill no signof Point Roberts resident David ScottAnderson.

helicopter resources. On Monday, Nov. 17,there was some reasonforoptimism. On that day, Michelsen saw a canine search teamonhis streetlooking for Anderson.

“Thereisaglimmerofhope,”

Michelsen said,addingthesheriff will givehimanupdate.

“We’re trying to get some closure, one wayortheother,andifanybody has seenhim…anyhelp would be appreciated, so we can at least findhim.”

But so far, searchers have hadno luck.

Lieut. Keith Linderman,in charge ofthe search and rescueunit withthe Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office, said deputiesandanother canine search team were in Point Robertson Monday following a possible lead but had no results.

They alsofollowedup someleadson Nov. 15,“withno success.”

A larger search operation tookplace Nov. 8 using a canine teamanddrone operatorsandair support. Delta Police Departmentalsohelped,he said.

“Unfortunately, we have nonew information to go offofasofthistime, however we encourage people to continue to callinand we willfollowupon those possibleleads,” Linderman said.

Anyonewho seesAnderson can call Whatcom County Sheriff at 1-360-6766911.

Delta Hospitaland Community Health Foundationispleased to announcethat the 26thannual “All That Glitters” Moonlight Gala, raised a record-breaking $1,793,036.

This spectacular event tookplaceon Saturday, Nov. 8 at Tsawwassen Springs, and wasdedicated to equipmentand capital improvements at the Delta Hospital Campusof Care includingan ambitious$8 million campaign to fully upgrade Delta Hospital’s endoscopy program.

Thenightbrought togethermore than350 business, community, government, and medical leaders foran eveningofcommunity spirit,liveand online auctionexcitement, a raffletrip draw,glittergiveaway,a50/50draw, finedining, anduniqueentertainment.

“It wasatrulyunforgettable evening, and I’mfilled withdeepgratitudefor the incrediblecommunitythat madeit all possible,” says Lisa Hoglund,CEO ofthe Delta Hospitaland Community Health Foundation. “From ourdedicated gala committee, led by co-chairs Natalie Walkerand Sarah Gallop, to our charismaticemceeFred Lee and

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spirited auctioneer Ian Paton, every individualplayed avital rolein creatinga magicalnight. We areespecially thankful to our volunteers, foundation board,and stafffortheirtirelessefforts behindthe scenes.

“To our generous sponsors, donors, and guests—thank you. Yourunwavering supporthelped us raisea recordbreaking $1.8millionin supportofthe endoscopyprogram. Together, we are making a lastingimpactonthefutureof healthcarein ourcommunity.”

Thefoundation wasalsoproud to honourthe Cowell Familyasthe 2025 recipientsofthe Moonlight Gala Tribute Award.

“It’satrueprivilege to recognizethe Cowell Familythis year,” says Andrew Jackson,foundation board chair. “Their steadfastdedication to ourmissionand their beliefin the powerofcommunity healthcare have touched the livesof so many Their generosityandcompassion have helped shape the futureof care in Delta,and we’rethrilled to celebrate their legacy withthismeaningful award.”

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Deltashowhomemovesupthecoastforanewlifeandpurpose

Oldhomesfindnew use instead of beingtorn down,taken to landfill

PHILMELNYCHUK

pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

Ashowhomelightlyusedas anoffice in Delta’s industrialarea, will seemore activedutyinanewlocationfarther north,alongB.C.’sremote coastoff northern Vancouver Island.

This week,the2,580-sq.-ft. home at 8250 RiverRd., waslifted on to abarge tomakethe470-kmtrip to AlertBay.

Once setdownonabrandnew foundationandgroundfloor, theshow home will beginitsnewlifeas acommunityresourcecentreforthe ‘Namgis FirstNation.

“The ‘Namgis Nationisinurgent need ofcommunityinfrastructure. We lack office spacefor ourstaffandserviceproviders,”Chief Victor Issacsaid in arelease.

“Wealsofaceanurgent need for good affordablehousing. To solvethe housing andinfrastructure needsof

remotecoastalcommunitieslikeours we need innovative,affordableand community-focusedsolutions.”

RenewalDevelopmentistheconstructioncompany handlingthemove.

Renewal CEOGlynLewis said each year,2,700 homes aretorndown in Metro Vancouver,with700of thosein good enoughcondition that theycould be reused somewhereelse.

“Thereare hundredsofgood homes beingtorndown across theregion,”he added.

“Weknowthere’sacriticalneedfor housinginalotoftheseremotecommunities.”

Eachhomethat’ssavedspares tonnesof wastegoingtothedumpand cuts carbondioxideemissions,the company says.

Lewissaidthat, includingdelivery costs, arelocatedhome canbe created for20to40percentlessthanthecostof buildingmodularor newconstruction.

ThesiteinAlert Bayisalready prepped and it’s matterofhaulingin thehouse, buildingthefoundationfor thefirststorey below, thensetting down the relocatedhouse onto thenewfoundation.

Thehomeat8250 RiverRd., is going to AlertBay.

Lewissaidthe buildinghas hardly been used.

“You canwalkthroughitand youcan tell that nobody’severreallylived in it, becauseeverything lookspristine.”

Many ofthehomestheymoveare in goodshape with moderninteriorsand just requireupdatingwithheatpumps

or replacingold windows withenergy efficient ones.

Renewalisworking withcities to enact policiesthat will encouragegood homes to be either movedordeconstructed.

Onelimitation is the need to be nearthecoast,toallowbargestomove homes easily on the water, ratherthan tryingtonavigatetwisty,mountain roads.

Bosa Properties is hiring Renewalto clearthe site for usebyanotherindustrialoccupant, explained DanCupa, senior vice-president,residential.

Bosa will work with Renewalonother projects,headded.

“Partnershipslikethisreflect howwe thinkabout development —not just as buildings,butasopportunitiestocreate lastingvalue forcommunities,” he said in arelease.

Repurposingaformershowhome canmeetacommunityneedforthe ‘Namgis Nation,whilereducingwaste andreturningscarceindustrial land to productiveuse,headded.

“It’sasmall butmeaningfulexample of buildingresponsibly—for both peopleandthe planet.”

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OPINION

Governmentis simplynotfair

B.C.residentsare facingagrowing mixofpressureswhentryingtoaccessfairpublic services.

So says BC Ombudsperson JayChalkewho on Tuesdayreleased hisannual report entitled: Fairnessunder pressure.

Chalkesaysservicesare becoming morecomplex to navigate, public-sectorbudgetsaretightening, and increasingly,decisionsarebeingshapedbyAIorautomated decision making.

Hesaysmanyof the mattersreachinghisoffice are nowcrisis-driven,and points to caseswherepeople were left withoutessentialsupportsuntilhisofficeintervened.

Inoneinstance,awomanwentwithoutmoney for food afterherincome-assistancechequewas withheld, causinganavoidable gapinbasic supports.

In another,a manwith adisabilitywas wronglydenied accessibletransit,eventhoughthe lawmade him automaticallyeligible.

And apropertyowner wasissuedabylawnoticeof more than$1,000 formaintenance on alot that wasn’t evenhis.

“When systems arestretched,fairnessisoftenthefirst thingtoerode –andthemostimportant thingtorestore,” notes Chalke.

Thesecases reflecttensionsfeltacross theprovince, wheremorepeople areturning to theombudsperson forhelpaspublic services struggle to keep pace with demand.

In 2024/25,morethan17,500 people turnedto the officeforhelpnavigatingunfair public services.The office handledroughly635newfairnessorwrongdoing concerns eachmonth.

More thanone-thirdofcomplaintswererelated to housing, affordability,andhealth care, reflecting the service gaps peopleare feeling mostacutely.

Rememberinglovedones throughthe holidays

Theholiday seasoncan be atender time for anyone whoisgrieving.

Even yearsafter aloss, traditions,music,and gatherings canstirup memories.

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“Fairness doesn’t stand still,”saysChalke. “Aspublic services evolve, whetherthrough new technology, newdemands,ornewexpectations,our oversightmust evolvewiththem.”

Chalkeisrenewinghis callfor public reportsfromhis office to be automaticallyreferredtoalegislative committeefor ahearing –apractical,cost-effectivestep already used forotheroversightoffices.Whilemany public bodies acton his recommendations,henotes that othersdonotengage meaningfullyorleave agreed-to actions unfinished.

“In atimeoftightbudgetsand rising pressures, people who turn to usneed public bodies to followthrough,” Chalkesays. “A legislativecommitteehearing aboutour reportswouldhelpensureaccountabilityandtransparencywhen publicadministrationproblemsareidentified.”

-Ian Jacques

As avolunteerdirector withthe HeronHospice SocietyofDelta, people sharewithmethatthey anticipateasharpening of theirgrief at thistime of year.Through their stories,I’velearnedthat small,intentionalactsof remembrance canbring comfortwithoutoverwhelmingtheheart.

Somecreatesimple rituals at homesuchas lightinga candle,setting outafavourite ornament, takinga quiet walkwhere theyonceshared time togetherorwritingashort noteofgratitudeforwhat that person broughtinto theirlife.These gestures don’terasegrief,butthey make spaceforit.

It canalsohelpto approach the season

Community Comment

with flexibility.Traditions canbecomforting, but theycanalsobepainful reminders. It’s okay to keepwhat feelsgroundingand to gently set aside what feelstoo hard.

Practisinga kind “no” to certaininvitations, schedulingmomentsof rest,orhavinga quiet exit plan for gatherings can all ease the emotional weight ofthe season.

At HeronHospice SocietyofDelta,werecognizehow challenging thistimeof year canbe.

To supportthe community, we offer awarm andinclusivespace to

rememberloved ones at ourannualCircleofLight gatheringonSunday, Nov. 30,from 4to5 p.m. at the Harold and VeronicaSavageCentre for SupportiveCare. Hosted in partnership with EstuaryChurchand Alongside You,this free eventprovides agentle waytohonourlosswhile findingconnection with otherswho understand. Afriendwho attends each year in memoryof her husbandtellsmeit hasbecome ameaningful tradition,one that offerscomfortina way solitude simply cannot. Theholidaysmay neverfeelthe same after asignificantloss, but by honouring ourloved onesin ways that feel true to us,wemakespace for both remembrance and hope. In doingso, we allowasmallcircle oflightcreated by our memories,our rituals, andthe communitythat surrounds us to steady andsupportusthrough the season.

LAURA DIXON

HeroessaythanksDelta, forhelpingpoppydrive

Editor:

On behalfofthe Royal Canadian Legion DeltaBranch61, we extend our deepest appreciation to thecommunity fortheir supportduringthis year’s poppy campaign.

We are ever so thankful to the volunteerswho gave us afewhoursoftheir valuedtime. They covered321hours at our local businesses.

We hadtheassistanceof ourthree cadet squadrons,828 Tsawwassen,819 and1867 North Delta,the Delta School District, Love ofArt, andthe261 store merchantswhoallowed ourdonation traysintheir stores.

Behindthe scenes, we had several peoplewho volunteered theirtimepreparing, deliveringandcollecting poppytrays.

Withoutthesededicated individuals we wouldnot have thefunds to give back to thecommunity. We monitorthecommunity,and in particular our veterans,and theirfamilies,who may requireassistance.

61,saysthanks

Remembrance Daythat follows our poppy campaign is alwaysahighlight. It was wonderful to seethethousandsof residents watchingthe parade of marching supporters, veterans, Delta PolicePipe Bandand attendingtheceremony at thecenotaph.

We are so indebted to everyoneintheir supportforthe Royal Canadian Legion DeltaBranch61.

Brian Reid/RCL Branch 61 Poppy Campaign chair

Pubownerkeptdoorsopen

Editor:

I wouldlike to give a bigshout-out to Shelley Metrow,co-ownerofthe Rose &Crown Pubin Tsawwassen,forher outstandingcommitment to accessibility.

Last week,when Shelleylearnedthat someofher customers withmobilityand hand strengthissues were struggling to open the

heavy washroomdoor, sheimmediately took action. Within12hours, she had David Kelloway, hercontractorfrom TrueWay Contracting, on-sitetofixtheproblem—andnowthedoor openseffortlessly.

Asamobilityand accessibility advocate, I amthrilled to seealocal business respond so quickly andthoughtfully.

Shelley’sactions showthat accessibilityimprovementsdon’t always require major renovations— just awareness, care, and a willingness to act.

Thank you, Shelleyand David,for settingagreat exampleforother local businesses to follow.

Barb Westlake Accessibilityand Mobility Advocate

High costofliving continues

Editor:

I’mtired ofhearingthe highcostoflivingblamed ontariffsfromthe U.S.

Thisdeflectsfrom our political policieswhich hurt our economy.

Food pricescould be loweredifthere wasno industrial carbontaxon

farmers, food packagingand transportationfuelcosts.

We aretheonlycountryinthe world to use a carbontax,though we accountforonlythree percentofemissions.

Canada also hasa large carbon sinkin ourforests Whydo we cripple our

Here’s howyou can make adifference forpeople facingcancer this holiday season

Help fundadvanced cancerdiagnosticsatDelta Hospital. DonatebyDec.31sttodouble your impactonyour community

Theholidaysare meant forcelebration,not hospitalvisits. ButforLea,whatbegan asa stubbornfluduringthe festiveseason turned into alife-changing cancerdiagnosis.

Unexpected diagnosis

Arrivingat DeltaHospital’semergencyroom last year with what shethought wasa persistent flu, Lea facedanunexpected crisis.Her symptoms, similartoanyone whoexperiences theflu, included fatigue,persistent coughing,nauseaand vomiting.

Thankstothe sharpeyesofthe ER physician,a critical seriesof testswas triggered, includinga CT scanand acolonoscopy.A malignant mass wasquicklydiscoveredandLea wasimmediately scheduled forsurgery.

Today,the weighthaslifted.Lea is thrilledtoreport arecent follow-up scan showednothingof concern. Butthe memory of theimmediate,compassionate care shereceivedremains indelible.

“The waythe wholestaff team treated me,I’ve never felt socaredfor.Theyweresosupportive and comforting,”Lea shared.

Thehope in early detection

screeningandearly detection,

Colorectal cancer is thethird most common cancer in Canada. Onein14men andone in 18 women will face adiagnosisin theirlifetime.

Buthereisthehopefulpart: with screeningandearly detection, colorectal cancer is oftenpreventable andhighlytreatable. Infact,upto90% of casescanbe successfully treated if caughtearly.

Investinginhealththrough advanced diagnostics

This holiday season, DeltaHospitaland Community Health Foundationisfocusedonexpandingand modernizing theendoscopy suitetoensureevery patient receives thetimelyscreeninganddiagnosis theyneed. Anew,state-of-the-artfacilitywillincreaseefficiencyand capacity, guaranteeingpatients canmanage theirhealth effectivelyand sooner.

Dr. Juan Mata,co-lead of surgery, believesdiagnosisis thecriticalfirststeptowardbetterhealth outcomes.

“Itwillbebetter, biggerand more efficient.Itwillcreatemoreprivacy forpatients, amore efficient spacefor staffand improvethequalityofcare,”Dr. Mata said.

Howyou can help

Planning forthenew spaceisunderwaybut community supporttoday is vitaltomakingita reality. Your matchedholidaygift will helpbring thebestincancer screeninganddiagnosticcaretothe Delta Hospital Campusof Care.

While thenewendoscopy suiteisthepriority,yourdonationalsohelps fundotheressentialitems on the 2025 holiday wishlist, including:

●Two breastcancer surgeryprobes (cost: $16,826each).Thistechnologyuses medicalimaging to helpsurgeons findand remove cancer more precisely, leading to betteroutcomesforpatients.

●Two Olympuspediatricscopes (cost: $45,000each).A smallerdesignmakes screeningeasierfor children, seniorsand smaller-framedadults.

ability to be competitive?

Last winter,I paid$60 in carbontaxand$10in GST permonthon my Fortisbill.

Theindustrial carbon tax still remains.

We arenot run by serious people.

Shelley Bevandick

Your supporthelps meeturgentneeds at theDelta Hospital campusandhelps survivorslikeLea continue tothrive.

Make ameaningfuldifferencefor yourneighboursand friendsbydonating totheDelta Hospital andCommunity Health Foundation by Dec.31. Give todayathttps://dhchfoundation.ca/ holidaywishlist/.

DeltaHospitaland Community Health Foundation (DHCHFoundation) is anot-for-profit organization whosemission is to advocate, fundand inspire outstandinghealthcare at theDelta Hospital Campusof Care and in thecommunity of Delta.

With

colorectal cancer is oftenpreventableandhighlytreatable. Pictured:Dr. Juan Mata,co-leadof surgery, DeltaHospital. Photo Credit: TylerGarnham

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forhelp.

Youare invited to an OpenHouse to enjoysavingsthroughout ourwinedepartment.Someofour favourites being featured: BlackSageCabernetSauvignon •PoplarGrove Pinot Gris ThreeSisters Kapetan •ThornhavenInfusion Mt.BoucherieMandaray Rose •DirtyLaundryOK Sweetheart

Councilapprovesproperty tax,utilitybillincrease

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Councilunanimously gave preliminary approval to the latest citybudgetMonday night, whichincludes a2.9 percentproperty tax increase, butalsoafew tweaksto the 2026 to 2030 Financial Plan.

Thetax increase,whichdoesnot include aspecial parksand recreation levy addedinthe past twoyears to help paythe servicingdebtof the Winskill AquaticandRecreationCentrereplacement, worksout to $90for the average homeowner.

Finalapproval will be on Dec. 8.

Councilalsoapproved a3.2 percent utilitybillincrease,whichworks outto $51nextyear.

Areporttocouncil outlinedthe publicengagementthat beganearlierthis year with asatisfaction survey followed byopenhousesand asurveytogather publicfeedback on thedraft budget.

Accordingtostaff,33percentof respondentsindicated supportbut recommended afew tweaks.

Residentsconveyed,amongother

things,that trafficcongestion and mobilityremain majorpriorities,with requestsforimprovements to keycorridors, neighbourhood traffic calming, bettertransit connectionsandsafer pedestrianand cyclingroutes.

Changesmade by staff include increasing prioritized investmentsin road pavingand crosswalks, sidewalks andtrafficcontrolin2026, as well as expandedsupportforprograms.

Thereportalsonotesthat further investmentsinparks,recreation and cultureamenitieswill be informed by the outcomeof anew Parks, Recreation andCultureMasterPlan.

Council membersexpressedsatisfaction with not onlythe budget,butthe processthatshapedit.

Coun.Dan Boisvert saidprojects won’t be concentrated in just onearea andthat“everycornerofthecity, you’ll find somethingfor everybody.”

MayorGeorgeHarvie saidit’s one of the best city financial planshe’sseen, whileCouns.DylanKrugerand Rod Binderreiterateditprovides outstandingvalue for taxpayers.

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Metro Vancouverlookingathousing demandsoninfrastructure

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

TheCityofDeltais remindingLadner residentsofupcomingtrafficdisruptions as work isunderwayontheinstallation ofanew watermainon57th Street.

Theconstructionprojectwill eventuallyresultin anew watermainalong the streetfromLadnerTrunk Road to CrescentDrive.

Crews will startinstallingthe watermainfromCrescentDrive andmove towardsLadnerTrunk Road.

Thecitynotesthat the current cast ironpipe wasinstalledin1969andis at theendofits servicelife.

Thenewpipewillalsoincrease capacityforfuturegrowth. City council this year approved an applicationfor a 40-unit townhousedevelopmenton 57th Street.

Thecityalsorecommendsthatresidents have theirprivatewater service inspected by aqualifiedprofessional oncethe municipal systemis replaced.

Thewatermainconstruction is scheduled forcompletion by spring of2026 androadpavingwill occurnextsummer.

Dr.Reena Vasudeva&Team aresincerelyinterestedinyou, yoursmile,andyourlong-term dentalhealth.

Meanwhile, the issueoftheadditionalinfrastructurethatwill be required to accommodate housing growth mandated by theprovince hasbeenaconcern for MetroVancouver.

Theregionaldistrict is currentlyundertakinga high-level analysisof infrastructure demandandassociated costs to betterunderstandthe region’sinfrastructure needstosupportanticipated growth.

“Thisstudy aimstoincludelocal, regional,andprovincial infrastructure needed to supportcompleteand livable communities to supportlocalplanningand to informadvocacyefforts for increasedinfrastructure fundingfrom provincialandfederalgovernments. The studywill quantifyexistinginfrastructuredeficitsandestimatefuture investmentrequirementsalignedwith regional growthprojections,”a recent Metroreportexplains.

Theregionaldistrict hasretained a consulttoundertakeastudy that includes areviewofexistingassetsand recentinvestmentsacrosslocal, regionalandprovinciallevels,supportedby datacollectionfrommemberjurisdictionsand publicsources.

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arrested by Delta police for travelling thewrong wayon Highway 17.

Wrong-way truck driverarrested in Delta

Last week, Delta police responded to reportsof a semi-trucktravellingthe wrong way southbound inthenorthbound lanes of Highway17A. Thanks to coordinated efforts betweenthe Delta Fire Departmentand Delta police,the situation was safelycontained beforeanyone was injured.

Uponinvestigation, thedriver stated he hadmissed hisexitand attemptedaU-turn. Giventhe significant risk to public safetyand lack of awarenessdemonstrated,thedriver was arrested for dangerous operationofamotor vehicle.

“This swift,coordinated responsehighlights thecritical work our officersdo every day to protect ourcommunity andprevent potentially seriouscollisions,” said policein a post ontheir Facebook page.

-Ian Jacques

CVSE laterinspected thetruckanddetermined it had multiplemechanicaldefectsand was not roadworthy.

Atruck driver was

Citydevelopingnewcemeterymasterplan

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

TheCityof Deltaisasking for resident feedback to helpshapeanewcemetery masterplan.

Theproposed plansforthe Boundary Bayand North Deltacemeteriesare to help guideinvestmentsinintermentand memorial servicesforthenext25 years.

Boundary Bay Cemeteryisnearing capacityandfamiliesarelooking formorediverse waysto celebrateand

memorializetheirlovedones,thecity notes. Theproposed plan focuseson expanding burial services at the North Delta Cemetery,includingnewgreen burial spaces,while Boundary Bay Cemeteryshifts towardsmorecremation anddifferentmemorialofferings.

Thecity earlier retainedaconsultant to helpdevelop anupdatedplanas, over the past several years, demandforingroundand above-groundinterments hascontinued at a steadypace.

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is recommendedfor BBC, withthe arrangementoflotsdictating future capacity. Severaloptions have been identifiedincludingamixoftraditional burialandin-groundcremationlotsand moving away fromadditional full burial lotsandcreating capacitythrough inground and above-groundcremation lots,” a previous report noted.

“Intermentarrangements will be informed by publicfeedback and will be confirmedthroughthefuture design oftheproject. It isanticipated that the update will ultimately resultin between 1,000–1,400newcremationlotsacross allphases.”

Asfaras North Delta,while capacityisnotas much ofaconcern,adding options tocurrent services was recommended.

Infillconsistingoftraditional full buriallots,in-groundcremationlots, woodlandcremationlots and columbariaare envisioned,the report noted,addingthat theincorporationof anewarea for green burialsisalsocontemplated.

“A green burialoptionisproposed forconsideration asanew interment service.Green burialsdifferfrom atraditionalfull burial,asthe body iswrapped

Thecitycurrentlyprovides cemetery services attheNorth DeltaCemetery, locatedat 8737 Brooke Rd.,andthe Boundary BayCemetery at85656th St.in Tsawwassen.

inabiodegradableshroud or placed inabiodegradable casketandplaced into the earth to be naturally recycled, no chemicalsareused to preserve the body,” the report alsoexplained.

“Requestsforgreen burials have increasedin recent years, withthis optionconsidered to be a more environmentallyfriendlyalternative to traditional burialoptions.”

Council last Decemberendorsed a recommendation for anewconsolidated feesand charges bylawwhichincluded higherfeesforcemetery services.

Council last week approved other updates to reflectthenew bylaw.

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ConservativescriticizeDeltaminister’sbudgetnumbers

Veteransbenefits remainthesame, says McKnight

PHILMELNYCHUK

pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

Conservativescriticized DeltaMP Jill McKnight, Ministerof Veteran’sAffairs Canadalast week,forits$4.23 billionin cuts,or savings, to thedepartment, whilethereis stillan11,000-name-backlog of applicationsfordisability pensions.

According to a Nov. 14 news release, the reduction wasthe second largestinthe 2025 budget rolled out by the Liberal government, butthe Conservatives saythe numbers used to get to that reduction, by reducingthe reimbursement formedical cannabis, don’taddup.

VeteransAffairscritic Blake

Richards saidthat Veterans Affairs Canada spent only $245milliona yearonmedical marijuana, sayingthat evenif the governmenteliminated all cannabis spending, it would accountforlessthan a quarter ofthe supposed savings.

“Based ontheir publicly released figures, there isno waythe Liberalscould save over$1billiona year by spending$2.50less pergram,” Richards said.

“Their numbersdon’t work andfail to explainwheretheir $4.23billionin cuts to VAC are comingfrom.”

But McKnight saidthe$4.2 billionin savings, “are exclusivelybased onanadjustment to thecompensation rate for cannabisformedical purposes, to bringitinline withthe market rate.”

The governmentis reducingtheamountit reimburses veterans,and retired RCMP, formedical marijuanafrom$8

pergram to $6,whichis still above, but closer to the market price.

McKnight addedthat this year’s budget won’t change how veterans’disability paymentsare calculated.

“They willcontinue receiving(the)higher benefits rate betweenthe Consumer Price Indexandthe wage rate increase.”

However, as of Jan.1,2027, increases to RCMPdisability pensions will be calculated ontheCPI increase alone to calculatetheincreases, as is used fortheCPP and OldAge Security.

McKnight also saidthat no veteranislosingaccess to benefitsor servicesandthe governmentisalso spending $185million overfour years to improve servicedelivery.

Whilethe budget specifically mentions Newton Athletic Park,in Surrey,and White Rock Pieras twoprojectsthat will be funded underthe Build Communities Strong Fund, thoughthereisno specific amount, thereisnomentionof anyprojectsin Delta.

But McKnight saidthere will be otheropportunitiesfor Delta, sayingwhilethenew Fraser River Tunnelisaprovincialproject, she’s a“fierce advocatefortheurgent need forits replacementandthe

need fora secondaryexit out ofLadner to be incorporated into this project.

In April2024, outgoing LiberalMP Carla Qualtrough saidthefederalandprovincial governments had been workingonafunding agreement.

B.C.’s Ministryof TransportationandTransit however saiditnever received anofferforfederal funding.

The budgetalso callsfor spending$81.8billion overfive yearson Canada’s military.

Part ofthat includes$17.9 billion overfive yearson lightandarmoured vehicles, ammunitionproduction,and “counter-droneandlongrangeprecision-strike capabilities.”

McKnight saidthe spending willincludea“range ofmeasures… to respond to newand emergingthreats…includingdroneandcounterdrone capabilities.”

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Morecellphonetower applicationsintheCityofDelta

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

An applicant behindanothercell phone tower applicationin Delta has satisfiedthe publicconsultation requirementsunderfederal regulations.

That’s according to acivic staff report to councilonaproposal by SLI Towers Inc. to installanew60metre(197foot) telecommunications tower at 6457 72nd St.

Theproperty inthe Tilburyindustrialarea is zonedAgricultural(A1), located withintheAgriculturalLand Reserve(ALR)and surrounded by A1 zoned parcels,a portion of Burns Bog Conservancyareato the southandan industrial zoned parcel to the east. Delta hasanexisting Telecommunications Towerand Antenna Policyfrom2011,which requiresa staff-ledconsultationprocess butthat policypre-dates currentfederal Innovation, Scienceand Economic Development Canada (ISED) process. Delta staffare reviewing Delta’s policyincludingalignment with

thefederalISEDprocessand the Radiocommunication Act. In the interim, proponentsare currently being directed to followtheISEDprocess, as itfollows current Federal requirements andplacesthe responsibilityon the proponent to conduct the consultation.

Thecity will senda letter to ISED regardingtheproposaland the completeconsultation.

Following completionofthefederalprocess, theproponent would be required to obtainacity building permitandany other relevant permits.

Another recent report to council notesthat the required consultation has beencompleted by SLI Towers Inc., foraproposed 40-metre (131-foot) telecommunications tower at 2194 Westham Island Rd. That cell tower would be locatednearthe eastern boundary of thefarmproperty.

Another applicationthat has wrappedupthe required consultation isaproposal by Freedom Mobilefor a 42-metre(138-foot) telecommunications towerinan agriculturalarea at 272056th St.

on howhearingaidshaveimprovedherlife.2

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The VancouverFraser Port Authority (VFPA) says it hasshortlisted three qualifiedconstruction teamsas part ofits procurementprocess forthe landmassand wharfcomponentofthe Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project.

Eachofthethree teamsbring together internationalexperience with Canadianconstructionknowledge and capabilities.

ityannuallyandcreating tensofthousandsof jobs,” the VFPA states.

In a news releasethis year,the VFPA explained that the project will be delivered via a progressive design-buildcontractingmodel.

According to the port authority,theprogressive design-buildprocurement approach willallow forgreaterflexibility inthedesignprocess, strengthencollaboration, as wellasenhancecost and schedulecertainty.

ityand First Nations to source Canadianproducts such as aggregates, steel,concrete, andlumberandcreate familysupporting Canadian jobslikeengineers, equipmentoperators, andenvironmentalmonitors,”the port authority explains.

Adecisiononthe VFPA’s Species at Risk Act-compliant Fisheries Act authorization applicationisexpectedno laterthan October2026, the port authorityadds.

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Thethree teams have now beeninvited to participateinthe requestfor proposalphase, according to the port authority.

“Canada has set a boldtarget to double ourexports to non-U.S marketsinthenext decade,and Robert Banks Terminal2is the projectthat getsitdone Thistransformational, nation-buildingproject will see the construction ofacontainer terminal onnewindustrial land –unlocking$100billion of Canadiantrade capac-

Thecontract will includethedeliveryof a marine terminal landmass,includingwharf structureand berth pocket, widened causeway,expanded tug basin, as wellasenvironmental mitigationandoffsetting projects.

Procurementopportunitiesforothercomponents of theproject will be availableinthe coming years, the port adds.

“Thepreferred team will be selected in summer2026and will partner withthe port author-

Constructionmobilizationand early works areexpected to occur in2027, with major land reclamation works expected to beginin 2028. Terminaloperationsare set to beginin themid-2030s.

Builtonanew manmadeislandadjacent to the current Deltaport containerfacility,RBT2 willprovidea50 percent increase to thecontainer facility’s capacity,providing2.4million TEUs (20-foot-equivalentunits) ofadditional capacity annually.

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MoreCityof Deltaparkshave AEDs

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

TheCityofDelta recentlyinstalled fournewautomated externaldefibrillators (AEDs) at localparks.

In addition to theexisting AEDs at Fred Gingell Park,JohnOliverPark, NorthDelta CommunityPark, and HollyParks,thenewunitsarenow available at Dugald Morrison Park nearthefieldhouse, MemorialPark outsidethe washroom, the west sideof thefieldhouseatDennison Park and ChalmersParknearthe washrooms.

TheLIFEPAKCR2 Defibrillatorunits andaccessoriesaretoenable bystanderstohelp save liveswhen someoneis experiencingcardiacarrest.

In 2023,thecity,in apartnership with St.JohnAmbulance,installedpublicly accessibleAED stands at thefirst fourcityparks.Costingabout$32,000 combined,thosestandsincludedan AEDunitand afirst aid kitfor bystanders.

“Consideringmostcardiac arrests happen away fromhospitals,these standsprovideessentialtools to the

publicinthe eventsomeoneexperiences amajormedicalemergency,”thecity explainedinanews releaseat thetime.

TheCityofDeltaalready hadAED unitsin each ofits majorrecreation facilities,while publicly accessible units were also at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre,North DeltaCentrefor the Arts, Ladner CommunityCentre, Pinewood LeisureCentreand at the Harris Barn and Kirkland House.

The city,though,didnot have AEDs installedin outdoorfacilities such as parkfieldhouses.

Representativesfrom St.John Ambulancetheprevious year madea presentation to councilduringaprovince-wide StartMeUpcampaign. The goalof the campaign wastopartner withcitiesthroughouttheprovince to place1,000publiclyaccessibleAEDs acrossB.C.public spaces targeted forAEDsincludetransitcorridors, SkyTrainstations,busloopsandhigh trafficareas likeshoppingmalls,parks andother keylocations.

The CityofDeltareminds residents toalsoalwayscall9-1-1in case of emergency.

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Citylookingtoimplement planforseniorcitizens

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City staff willprioritize working withcommunity partners to support theimplementationof Delta’s Age-Friendly Strategy.

That is oneofthe priorityactionplans for2025/26ina recent update on Delta’s Social Action Plan.

The report notesthat, in2021,17 percentof Metro Vancouver’s population was aged 65 years orolder,compared to 21 percentof Delta’s population.

In 2024,council endorsed Delta’s new Age-Friendly Strategy, whichaims to create aninclusiveand supportiveenvironment for olderadults by addressing keyareas such as transportation,housing, social participationand community support services.

Two years earlier, thecity received fundingfromthe provincial government to conduct an age-friendlyneeds assessmentandaction plan.

(WHO)Age-Friendly Citiesframework.

Amongthe many goalsisofferinga varietyof socialactivities andprograms to cater to diverse people,takingplace at suitable hours, locationsand for alowcost to help reduce socialisolation, having a rangeofhousingoptions availableincentrallocations close to transitand facilitiesfrequented by seniors, as wellas havingtransit servicesand parking to accommodate people ofdiverse mobilityneeds to help reduce barriers, a report last year explained.

To be an age-friendly city,itisalsoimportant to knowhow to best supportall residents, including seniors who areknown to be more vulnerable during extreme weather events, among theother goals, the report explained,

The report also noted that a gap analysis was completed following a reviewofcity policies, age-friendly best practicesandcommunity engagement results.

completed to inform the strategy identified that seniors have a strong senseof belongingin Delta; survey respondents spoke about many supportsthey receive fromthecity,including Delta’s seniors’ community supportcoordinator, the seniors busprogram andin seniorcentres,” the report added.

“Atthe sametime, seniors wouldlike to see betteraccess to resources, bettercoordination between service providers, and programmingtailored to seniors to increase their social inclusionand participation (e.g.,more public spacesfor gathering, more digitalliteracy andintergenerational programming, supports for culturallydiverse seniors, and more ‘senior-friendly’promotionof services).”

According to Delta’s Social Action Plan,the most significant populationincrease in the city wasamongthose between65-and-84 yearsof age.

Thecity subsequently hired aconsultant to helpidentifyaplanfor residents65andolder, groundedinthe World HealthOrganization’s

The report outlines what thecityisdoing well to contributeto an age-friendly community, butalsoopportunities forimprovement.

“Community outreach

While Tsawwassen has ahigher proportion of those aged 65 and over, compared to Ladnerand North Delta, North Delta accounts formorethan 42 percent ofall senior residentsin Delta.

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LadnerHarbourwaterfrontsitefor sale,again

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Awaterfrontpropertyat Ladner Harbourthathas afadingpieceof Delta’s history still standing isonce againupfor sale.

Pricedat$3.1million,theproperty at 4511 Chisholm St,together witha vacant parcel at 4911 Chisholm St., islistedasawaterfrontdevelopment opportunitywithan UrbanCentres (UC)designationintheOfficial CommunityPlan(OCP).

Thesame parcels were onthe market fouryears ago, pricedat$3.5million butayearlater reducedto $2.8million. Theywere described at that time asa primedevelopmentproperty.

“TheCityofDeltais supportive ofa redevelopmentofChisholm Streetand is generallyopentoa varietyofconcepts,provided theymeettheintent of the OCP,”apreviouslisting stated.

Deltacouncilfour yearsago approved anew OCPforLadner Village andnow,acrossthe streetfromthe waterfront parcels,workisunderway for apotentialhotelandcommercial complexon land ownedbythecity.

Alisting forthe site notes ‘thisopportunityoffersunmatchedpotential for developers andvisionaries whowant tohelpshape thefutureofLadner.’

Thewaterfrontsitefor salecontains anold buildingthathousedMassey’s Machine Shop,but it hasbeenunused for many years.

Best known for spearheadingthe efforttoget anew tunnelconstructed to connect Delta and Richmond, George Massey purchasedpropertyon Chisholm Street to setupasmallshipyard and repair shop.

It servicedthelocalgillnetterfleet.

Builtin1937,the buildingislistedon Delta’s Heritage Inventory.

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Muegore-electedDelta SchoolBoardchair

At theinaugural board meeting Nov. 4, the Delta Boardof Educationelected trustee Joe Muego to serveas chairpersonof the seven-member board fortheupcoming year.

This will be his second year servingas chairperson. Muego has been amemberofthe Delta Board of Education since October2022.

TrusteeAmmen Dhillon waselected to the roleofvice-chairpersonfortheupcoming year.

She has served onthe Delta Boardof Education asatrustee sinceher election to the board in 2022. Val Windsor,who served asvice-chairperson last year, will remain anactivememberofthe Board.

The Board of Education chairandvicechair are elected annually.

Thenext public board meeting willtake place at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 9.

JoeMuego was reelectedboardchair for the Delta SchoolDistrict whiletrusteeAmmen Dhillon waselected vice-chair.

servingonthe BC School TrusteesAssociation (BCSTA)Provincial Council, beingamemberofthe Deltacouncil/ Delta Board of Education Liaison Committeeand chairing the schooldistrict’s Audit Committee.

Dhillonisa registered clinicalcounsellor and mother witha passionfor fostering school environmentswhere students can flourishacademically and emotionally,develop a strong senseof self, and takeprideinwhothey are.

Whileanarchitect by profession,asatrustee Muegois passionate aboutfostering connectededucationalenvironmentsthat prepare students to meaningfully contribute to theircommunities.

Asa championof parentengagement, he had served in many executive PAC positions over15 years.

Before becoming a clinicalcounsellor,she wasa research scientist inthebiotechindustry for20 years, investigatingnewtreatmentsfor a rangeof chronicand infectiousdiseasesand holdsa PhDfromthe Departmentof Molecular Biology and Biochemistry at UBC.

His service carried over to the DeltaDistrict PACwherehe satas vice-chairandultimately chair – representing parentsofall31 public schoolsin Delta to the school board, superintendentandother education partners.

His work as atrustee since being elected to the board in2022includes

Informed by aprofoundunderstanding of psychologicaldevelopment, sheis passionate about puttingthecorrect conditionsin place to fostera schoolenvironmentthat producescreative and resilient people capableofdeveloping innovative technologiesthat will solvethe challenges we faceas a society.

-Staff Writer

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Community

DeltacompanygetsadealonDragons’Den

PHILMELNYCHUK

pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

Canada’s Dragons’ Den showthat discovers businessentrepreneurs has madeadeal witha Delta interiordécor manufacturer, whichcouldallow expansionacrossthe country.

MATT Concrete started upin2017andmoved to Tilbury Industrial Park in 2021.

They gotwhat could be abigbreakwhenbrothers Kevinand RandyOrr pitched theirproducton the Oct. 31episodeof CBC’sDragons’ Den.

“Wedid getadeal. We hadacoupleofoffers and we tookadeal with ArleneDickinson,” said company owner Randy Orr. Dickinsonproposed, andthecompany accepted,aninvestmentof $150,000fora20 percent shareofthecompany.

Thecompany makes modularindoorconcrete panelsthathave aplywood or magnesiumcore that providesthelook ofexposed concrete at a fractionofthecostand weight.

“Wearelooking to push ourproductacross thecountry. So we need financing to help with our salesgrowthas well asarelooking to automationof ourproductline to helpit scale,” Orr said.

Thecompany received a rough receptiononthe show, withtheDragons asking aboutplansfor growingand marketing thecompany.

“Why hasn’tit caught onifit’s so great?”asked Dragon Manjit Minhas. “You guys have created aninnovativeproduct

butnota business yet and I’mnot willing to builda businessfor you.

I’m out.”

Butthecompany said it’sasmallorganization withnodedicated sales people,explained Kevin.

“Ourprocessis about theenvironment, first andforemost, what we all share,” RandyOrr said.

Concreteitself accountsfor abouteight percentofthe world’s greenhouse gasemissions, so that’s whythey came out withtheproduct,headded.

Peoplelike thelookof exposed concrete butit’s hard to create aconcrete wallthree or30 storeys up,headded.

“WithMATT you can, because we’reproviding you that lookandfeel, just notthe carbonfootprint,”he said.

So far,there’sno real competitioninthe marketplace.

Fortheirdisplay at a recentinteriordesign showacontractor said it would have cost about $12,000inactualconcrete butMATT’s wall costsathird ofthat.

Thefocusisondeveloping the Canadian marketinsteadoflooking to the U.S.,giventhe tariff situationinthat country. Thecompany has customersinthe U.S. and wouldn’t turndown businessthere, “but we’re trying to promote Canada first,” headded.

Theirproducts would qualifyundertheCUSMA (Canada-U.S.-Mexico) free trade agreement, he pointed out.

Sincetheshow aired,thecompany has received someinquiries, withinterest from large

retailers.

MATT Concretecreates a varietyofproducts. One isthinenough(Matt Flex) it can be gluedinsheets on to any surfacewhile anotherproductisanoncombustible panel with a

magnesiumcore.

Orr saidit wasnervewrackingprocesspreparing weeks fortheshow, enduring50-minutesof hard-corequestioning from businessexperts, only to seeit edited to a

seven-minute clip.

“It was very intense. Especiallywhen you walk outand you seeall the Dragons sittingthereand you gotthe LEDlights beaming at youandthey start chopping you up for

50minutes.”

Sometimescompanies arenot happy withthe way someshows turn out, “For us,it’s been pretty good, so we’re very happy aboutthat,”he added.

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TeddyBeartosswillbenefitDeltassist

The Delta Ice Hawks’ Teddy Bear Toss for Deltassist is back this season!

On Saturday, Nov. 22, bring your (brandnew) teddiesand stuffies,and fill Sungod Arenaforthe kids!

All teddiescollected will go towards Deltassist’s Toy Depotfor familiesinneed thisholiday season. There will be limited teddiesfor sale at the rink, so be sure to bring your own.

The Hawksarealso collectingfood and cash donationsfor Deltassist throughout November and December at all home games,if you have anything to spare. Help spreadthe word,bring yourfriendsandfamily foranight to supportand celebrate ourcommunity!

Gametimeis7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at thedoororonline throughthe Ice Hawks’ website at: https://www. deltaicehawks.com/.

On Saturday, Nov. 22, bring your(brand new) teddiesandstuffies, and fill SungodArena forthekids!

Remembering those we’velost

Withthe Halloween costumesanddecorations consigned to the clearancebin, retail businesses have begunembracing the Christmas season.

Butit can be difficult to getinto the Christmas spiritif you’re mourning thelossof someonewho wasimportant to you.

You’re invited to attend aCircleof Light, an open, inter-faith gathering designed to help people connect withthemselves andothers, as wellas to reflectonand recognize theirlosses.

Live musicand readings willaccompany personal storiesofloss and grief. It may be just the antidote you need to an

overdoseofholiday marketingand music.

Thefree event, from 4 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30,is open to all; registrationisnot required. Light refreshments will be served.

Circle of Light will be held at the Haroldand Veronica Savage Centre for Supportive Care at 4631 Clarence Taylor Road,next to the Delta Hospital.

Circle of Lightisacollaborative event sponsored by Heron Hospice Society of Delta, South Delta-based counselling agencyAlongside You,Estuary Church and Ladner United Church. -Submitted

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Youmuststayfocusedand doubledownonyourefforts to avoidanydelaysthisweek. However,remembertocarve outmomentsfor relaxationand enjoymentto rechargeyour batteriesandmaintainyour efficiency.

GEMINI May21-June20

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CANCER June21-July22

You’llbeanexpertnegotiator andcommunicatorthisweek, whichwillhelpyousecure fundingfor aprofessionalor personalproject.However, be awarethatthefear of disappointment couldimpact your confidence.

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Community LotsofeventstogetyouintheChristmasspirit

Concertsand community tree lighting eventsin SouthDelta

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ijacques@delta-optimist.com

Theholiday seasonis uponushere in South Delta.

Belowisalistof someoftheupcoming Christmas eventsinthe community.

Singinthe Season

The South Delta Singerspresents Sing in the Season–a Christmas concert at Ladner United Church on Sunday, Nov. 23 at 3 p.m.

Admissionis$10 (cash atthedoor).

Christmasin Ladner Village The13thannual

Tree Lightingfestivalis

Thursday, Nov. 27from 6 to 7:30 p.m. inLadner Village at thecornerof 48th Ave. and Delta Street. There will be live entertainment, acolouringcontest, Gingerbread cookiedecoratingand Santaarrives at 7 p.m. to helplightthe Christmas tree.

Ringinginthe Season

Delta Choral Society presents Ringinginthe SeasononFriday, Nov. 28 at South Delta Baptist Church at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 29 at 2 p.m.

Tickets at www.deltachoral.caorand at the door.

Are youlookingfor anamazing ReggioEmilia approach,4 hour, Early EducationProgram?Westill have spaceinour three-year-old classand four-year-old class. There is an option for full-timeaswell. Checkout our websiteand register soon!

Pleaseemail admin@cschildcare.ca or callMeagan formoreinformation 604–946–4060

Locatedat Holly Elementary 4625- 62ndStreet,Delta www.cschildcare.ca ServingSouth Deltasince2008

Joinusforaheartwarming eveningof festive musicasfour wonderful choirscome together to celebrate the joyofthe season.

Tsawwassen Springs FestivalofLights

Theannual Festival of Lights at Tsawwassen Springs kicksoff with a specialcommunity event at 6 p.m. onFriday,

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Nov. 28. Featuringlive music, skatingonthe outdoor rinkandavisit from Santa. The Festival of Lights,in supportof the Delta Hospitaland Community Health Foundation, runsfrom Nov. 28 to Jan.4from 4 p.m. daily.

A Midwinter Noel JointheTrinity Community Choirfrom Point Robertsasthey presentA Midwinter Noel at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7 at Ladner United Church.

Fromits beginnings as the church choirof Trinity Lutheran Church in Point Roberts, this vibrantgroupof singers hasgrowninto a performance choirunderthe co-directionof Natasha Neufeldand Paul Kemp Choirmembers hail from Point Roberts, Tsawwassen,Ladnerand Surrey.

Admissionis$10 (cash at thedoor).

Delta Music Makers

The Delta Music Makers Concert Band is joining with Marcato, a youth band, to offer anexciting two-band Christmas Concert at Ladner Community Centre on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Entry is by donation to theLadner Food Bankofanon-perishableitem.

ShinetheLight

The Jazzagalspresent Shinethe Lighton Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. at Ladner United Church.

Comeshareintheglow ofthe season with The Jazzagals—a beloved localensembleknown fortheir beautiful harmonies,infectiousenergy, andirresistible jazz flair. They willfilltheair with smooth, spirited renditions ofholiday favorites andheartwarming classics. This soulful, joyful concertis guaranteed to lift your spirits.

Admissionis$10 (cash at thedoor).

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Jointhe TrinityCommunityChoirfrom Point Roberts astheypresent AMidwinter Noel at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7atLadnerUnitedChurch.

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DeltaYouthTheatrecelebrates10thanniversary seasonwithSpongeBobMusical:YouthEdition

Delta Youth Theatre(DYT)isthrilled toannounceits spring productionof The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition, runningFriday, Nov. 28through Sunday, Dec. 7,2025, at the Equinox Theatre(75053 St, Delta).

In celebrationofits10thAnniversary Season, DYTinvites audiences to dive underthe seafora splashy,high-energy productionfilled withheart, humour, andunforgettable songs.

The SpongeBob Musical brings the beloved charactersof Bikini Bottom to lifeas SpongeBobandhisfriends’ band together to save their worldfrom impendingdisaster.

Withvibrant musicand larger-thanlife performances,this youth edition offers somethingforall ages- laughter, adventure,andatimelymessage of unityand resilience.

Whatmakesthis musicalespecially uniqueisits score:aone-of-a-kindcollaboration by someofthe world’smost celebrated artists.

The soundtrackfeaturesoriginal songswritten by stars such as Sara

Bareilles, John Legend, CyndiLauper, The Flaming Lips, Panic! At theDisco, David Bowie, and many more.

Thiscollectiveof chart-topping musiciansbringsanextraordinary varietyof stylesand voices to the worldof Bikini Bottom,ensuringtheshow’s musicisas colourfulanddiverse asits characters.

Featuringtalented young performersfrom Deltaandacrossthe Lower Mainland,thisproductioncontinues DYT’straditionofprovidingprofessional-leveltheatre training andunforgettableproductions.

Directionand setdesignare by Tony Barton, with choreography by Julia Kelleway andTracy Neff.Adedicated volunteercostume team, led by costumedesignerAlex Godlewski,isbringingthecolourful world of Bikini Bottom tolifeon stage.

Performances will be held at 7 p.m. for eveningshowsand2 p.m. for matinees.

Ticketsare available at deltayouththeatre.com.

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MetroTheatremarksthe 250thanniversaryofJane Austen’s birthwitha festive new productionof Miss Bennet:Christmasat Pemberley, runningNov. 7 to29.

Metro Theatre marks the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’sbirth withafestivenewproductionof Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley, running Nov. 7 to 29.

Written by Lauren Gundersonand Margot Melconanddirected by Ladner’s Catherine Morrison, this charming sequel to Pride andPrejudice revisitsthe Bennetfamilyforaholiday gatheringfilled with wit, romance,and rediscovery.

Other South Deltaconnections to theproductioninclude Ladner’s Steve Dotto (producer),Ladner’s Les Erskine (lightingand setdesign) and Tsawwassenactor Adrian Pryce(playingthe roleofMr.

Bingley).

Set two yearsafterthe eventsof Austen’s beloved novel,theplay shines alight on Mary Bennet, the overlookedmiddle sisterwho finallytakes centre stage.

When Mary meetsthe equally bookishArthurde Bourgh,their shared passion for scienceand reason sparks anunexpectedconnection. Butwhenduty,propriety,and misunderstandingthreaten to keepthem apart, Mary must findthecourage to speakher truthand claimher own happiness.

Morrisonenvisions theproductionas “a JacquieLawson Christmas card you press play and a beautiful world opensup.”

Withits stately setting, handcrafted costumes,and warm-hearted storytelling, the play transports audiences to a world“filled withgraceand beauty,” wherelove and selfdiscovery unfold againstan elegant Regency backdrop.

“I love the storyofthese two socialmisfitswho somehow find each other,” Morrison says “It’sheartwarmingand lovely atrue Christmas card of warmthandlove,anda refreshing break fromtheconstant streamofnegativenews we see every day.”

With equalmeasures of humourandheart, Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley offersafresh perspectiveonfamiliar characters whilecelebrating Austen’s

timelessinsight into love,individuality,andthequiet power of self-expression. Theproductioninvites audiences to stepinto a glittering worldof romanceand reflection—the perfect way to begin the seasonof goodwill.

Audiencesareinvited to stay after select performancesfor an Audience Talk Back with thedirectorand cast on Nov. 14and23. Theseopenconversationsofferaninsidelook at thecreativeprocessanda chance to connect withthe artists behindtheproduction. Forticketsandinformation, please visitmetrotheatre.com orcontact Metro’s boxoffice at 604-266-7191.

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MatthewMain, Callum TempletonandNatalia Ferreira Santanapartofthe cast forthe Delta YouthTheatre’sproductionofTheSpongeBobMusical: Youth Edition.

CHURCH DIRECTORY

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Sacred Heart Catholic Church

3900 ArthurDrive, Ladner

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Mass Schedule

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Community Theblessing of giving

As we nearthe Christmasseason, many peoplewill be buyinggiftsforthosethey love and findingdeals through BlackFriday sales.I’m already receivingemailsfromdifferent retailerslettingmeknow that Ishould getsomethingnicefor my wife. Ilovebuyinggiftsfor others. There’ssomethingprofoundly satisfyingabout givingup spendingonmyself so that Ican serveothers instead.

Thebibleteaches this very idea: “Inall thingsI have shown you that by workinghardinthis way we must helpthe weak and rememberthe words ofthe Lord Jesus, howhe himself said, ‘Itismore blessedtogivethanto receive’”(Acts 20:35).

Theseare the wordsof ApostlePaul.

well andspendingso muchofhis owntime to addgreatvalue to the spiritualcommunity, but he says he workshard andisfocused on givinginsteadof receiving becauseJesustaughthim that itismoreblessedto give than to receive.

Romans5:8 says,“but Godshowshislovefor usin that whilewewere still sinners,Christdied for us.”

In this text, heexplains whyheworks hard—so that he couldfinancially supportthose whoarein need andnot be aburden for thecommunity of Christians that he was serving. He could have demandedpaymentfor hisservices becausehe wasclearly servingthe Christiancommunity

Where theBibleis explained,chandpeopleare anged

Benediction Lutheran Church 55756th Ave Tsawwassen,BC 604-943-3432

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Sacrificiallygivingof ourselves for the benefit of othersisa corepartofour faith in Jesusbecause this is what Jesusmodelled. When we givesacrificiallyand generously, we participateinGod’s intendeddesignfor how we canrelatetoone anotheras humans,imitatingourCreator God who is himselfincredibly generousandgives sacrificially.

Sundays9:30am

4789 53 Street Delta,BC (Inside Delta ChristianSchool)

We invite youto worshipinperson Joinusaswecelebrate God’sgrace

Tsawwassen United Church 693 –53rdStreet,Tsawwassen

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Rev.MariePaul Welcometoeveryonefor Worship&Friendship

Sundays @10:00am tuc@telus.net 604.943.2911

“BeFaithful,betrue, be ablessing”

Minister’s Minute PAUL PARK

LadnerVillageChristmas TreeLightingFestivalreturnstoilluminateLadnerVillage

Annualtradition illuminates Ladner Village from mid-November throughmid-March

TheLadner Business Associationisonce again lightinguptheheart ofthevillage withthe AnnualTree Lighting Festivalon Thursday, Nov. 27.

JoinfriendsandneighboursinhistoricLadner Village at thecornerof 48th Avenueand Delta Streetfrom6 to 7:30 p.m.

Thisfree family event featureslive music, colouringcontests, gingerbreaddecorating, letters to Santaandafestive photo booth.

Santaarrives at 7 p.m. to light the Christmastree

andofficially startthe season.

Alsobringingbrightness to the darkermonths andshowcasingLadner’s community spirit, Light Up Ladner returns to transform48th Avenue, Delta Streetand Haviland Streetinto a sparkling winterdestination, with thousandsof LEDlights creatinga warm and welcomingglowforthe winter season,frommidNovemberthroughmidMarch.

Light Up Ladner highlightsthe beauty of ourhistoricvillageand

encourages residents to explorelocalshopsand restaurantsthroughout the season.

“Light Up Ladnerand theTree Lighting Festival aremorethan just decorations,they’rea reflectionoftheprideand spiritin ourcommunity,” said DianneSmith,president oftheLadner Business Association. “Every light representsthe people and businessesthatmake Ladner such a special place to liveand visit.”

Thesecommunity initiativesareled by theLadner Business

Association with support fromlocal businesses, volunteersand sponsors whocome together each year to keep thevillage glowing.Theircombined effortsensurethe streets remainbright,inviting andfulloflifethroughout the winter.

Thoseinterested in volunteeringorhelping out cancontactinfo@ladnerbusiness.com or sign up onlineonthe event page at ladnerbusiness.com.

TheTree Lighting Festivaltakesplace rain or shine.

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BreakfastwithSantaisagenerationalfamilytradition

TheLadner Business Associationisonce again bringing thecommunity together with its muchlovedholiday tradition: Breakfastwith Santa.

Familiesare invited to enjoyaspecialmorning with Santaatthe Ladner Community Centre on Saturday, Dec. 6from8 to 11 a.m. Admission is $5 perperson, or$7 with ham, payable at thedoor. Thisfamilyevent features livemusic,balloonartistryand face painting.

Santaarrivesat8:15 a.m. forfree photos “Theseeventsare long-standing communityfavourites,”said

DianneSmith,president ofthe Ladner Business Association. “For over 50 years, this eventhas broughtneighbours together to celebratethe joyofthe seasonand remind uswhyLadner is agreat placetolive.” This eventismade possible throughthe generous supportoflocal businesssponsorsand volunteers. Thoseinterestedinvolunteeringor helpingout cancontact info@ladnerbusiness. comor sign up onlineon the eventpageatladnerbusiness.com.

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TheLadnerBusiness Associationpresentsits annualBreakfastwith SantaonSaturday, Dec. 6atthe LadnerCommunityCentre.

LadnerVillageChristmas

ThankYou!

...toall themembers,volunteers, cadets, friends of the Legion,communitygroups, and attendeesfor making thisa successful Remembrance. Your efforts aregreatly appreciated!

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Ladner Village Christmas

The DeltaThrift Shop volunteersare ready to serveat theirChristmasstore. They were on handattheLadner VillagemerchantsopenhouseonThursday, Nov. 13.

ThemerchantsofLadner Villagearedeckedout forChristmas andare ready to welcomeChristmasshopperstotheirstores.

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Bringingbrightness tothe darkermonthsandshowcasingLadner’s community spirit, Light UpLadner returnstotransform 48th Avenue, DeltaStreet and Haviland Streetintoasparklingwinter destination,with thousands of LED lightscreating a warm and welcomingglow forthewinter season,from mid-November throughmid-March. LightUpLadnerhighlights the beauty of ourhistoricvillageandencourages residentsto explore local shops and restaurants throughouttheseason.

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“IsTongue-TieAffecting YourChild’s BreathingandSmile?”

ByDr.SuzanneCziraki,Orthodontist

–TsawwassenOrthodonticsand Periodontics

Do youknowwhatyourchild’stongueisdoingwhenthey swallow?

Ioftenseechildrenwhosetongue-tie(ashortortightbandoftissueunderthe tongue)goesunnoticed—catchingitearlycanprotectyourchild’ssmileand breathing. Atongue-tiepreventsthetonguefromresting againsttheroofofthe mouthduring swallowingandmayleadtomouth-breathinghabitswhichinturncan alteryourchild’sappearance,airway,biteandsmile.

Earlyinterventioncanmake arealdifference. Iampassionateabouthelping my patientsachieveoptimumoutcomes,andthatiswhy Ioffercomplimentary consultationsforchildren7+toassessfortongue-tieandguidepropergrowthand airwaydevelopment.

I’vecoinedtheterm“tongueyoga”forthesimple,funexercises Iusetohelp childrenstrengthentheirtongueandimproveitsfunction—supportingbetterfacial growth,airwayhealth,andlong-termsmileoutcomes.

Ifyou’reconcernedthatyourchild’stonguemaybeaffectingtheir smileorbreathing,book acomplimentary orthodonticassessment at TsawwassenOrthodonticsandseehow“tongueyoga”canhelp!

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Startingfromthenewesttooldestcoins,arepossible tofindifyouareextremelylucky.In2004thereare afewdimeswithno"P"undertheQueen'sportrait inexistence.In2000,dimes,quartersandfiftycent coinswith a"P"undertheQueen'salso.Allfourof thesetypesarewortha minimumof$500.00each. Commemorativequartersfrom1992,1999and2000 hadvarietieswhereflippingthecoinsidetosidedoes nothavebothobverseandreversefacingstraightup. Therarevarietieshavethem at a45or 90degree angleinstead.Thevaluesstart at $50for a45 degree and$100for90degreeangle.

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Community StepForwardHealthSocietyexpandssubsidizedcounsellingprogram

Step Forward Health Society is proud to announcean expansionof its Step Forward Program, which provides subsidized counsellingforindividuals, couples,andfamilies with demonstratedfinancial need.

Theprogram, launched to make mentalhealth support moreaccessible, hasgrown steadily each year, serving31 clientsin2024 andprojected to serve more than80in2025.

However, as the costof living continues to rise,the charity has seenfirsthandhow economicpressures arehitting hardestforthosealready facing financialand systemic barriers.

In response, Step Forward Health Societyisexpanding the Step ForwardProgram to further reducecounselling costs forindividuals receiving IncomeAssistance(IA) or Persons with Disabilities (PWD) benefitsacross B.C. Throughan agreement with itscommunity partner and contracted serviceprovider, Alongside You,the charity will now make counselling sessions available for$20 withcounselling intern completingtheir internship for their Mastersor Doctoral degrees.

Step ForwardHealth Societyis proud to announcean expansion of itsStep Forward Program, which provides subsidized counselling forindividuals, couples, and families with demonstrated financial need.

“Thisprogram wascreated to make sure nobody goes without mental-health support simply because they can’tafford it,” said Meg Neufeld, president of Step Forward Health Society.

“Weknow that public systems are over-stretched and that many people go without help.

Whatshould IdoifIsuspectmyearsare full ofwax?

Havingsomeearwaxinyourearcanalsisnormaland healthy,unlessitbuildsuptothepointofcausing symptomslikeitchiness,aching,tinnitus(ringing),ora feelingoffullness.Ifcompletelyplugged,youmayalso experiencetemporaryhearingloss. Youshouldnever insertcottonswabsorothertoolsintotheearinan attempttodealwiththewaxyourself.Thebestthing youcandoissee ahearingcareprovider (Audiologist orHearingInstrumentPractitioner)whocanlookinyour earsandconfirmwhetherthereisawaxbuildupor another reasonforyoursymptoms.Ifitisconfirmed that anunhealthyamountofearwaxispluggingtheearcanal, manyhearingclinics(includingours)havespecialized personnelandequipmenttosafely removethe earwax. We canevenshowyou thebefore andafter photos using avideoscope!

Our goalis to ensure equitable access to care in Deltaand to reachcommunitiesacross BC where counselling services are limited.”

By lowering costsand

MarkNickel BC-HIP,B.Sc HearingInstrument Practitioner

Phone:604-943-0033

568212Avenue, Tsawwassen www.TsawwassenHearing.com

expanding reach, Step Forward Health Societyhopes to continue breaking down barriers to counselling, particularly for those whomightotherwise go without care.

Theorganization envisions a provincewherefinanciallimitations never standinthe way ofemotional well-beingand healing.

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FR OM THE PROFESSIONALS

DELTA SPORTS

DSSseniorboys,SDSSseniorgirlsallsetfor volleyballprovincialsinLangley,Kelowna

IAN JACQUES

ijacques@delta-optimist.com

Redemption. That iswhat the Delta Secondary senior boys’ volleyball team is seekingnext weekinLangley.

Finishing second at the AAAprovincials last season,this season has beenall abouttakingthenext stepand winning provincial gold.

They startedthat quest winning gold ontheirhomecourt at the SouthFraser championshipson Saturday, Nov. 15 to secure a top seed at the provincials set for Nov. 26 to 29 at theLangley Events Centre.

Delta went undefeated at the SouthFraser’s beatingEarl Marriott, Grandviewand Elgin Park allin straight sets.

The Pacersalso went 8-0inthe regular season.

“Theleague wasalittle weakerthis year, butIthink we are just a stronger squadthan last year,” saidheadcoach Andrew Robson.“We will be ranked third at theprovincialsthis year.Ithink we returnthecoreofthe teamofwhat we had last year and someoftheGrade 11swho cameupthis yearfromthe junior team have beenfantastic. We wantthis to be the year. The guys are excited Our goal was to win South Fraser’s andthen winprovincials, so we have checkedthefirst box inthat sense.” ****

The South Delta Sun Devils senior girls have hadagreat season, won a bunchof top tournaments and has beenoneofthe top teamsinthe regular

season standings. The Sun Devils beat Fleetwood Park intheopenerofthe SouthFraser AAAA championships, but losttheir second match to Tweedsmuir, whichmeantthey had to win two matches to winbronze and secure a berthintheprovincials.

They did just that, beatingGrandview andthen Semiahmooon Saturday morning at Delta Secondary to win bronze.

Theprovincialsare Nov. 27 to 29 in Kelowna.

“I think we hadthe season we wanted We kept buildingup winsand tournamentvictories,” saidheadcoach Dan Burgess. “We hada good start winning theUBC tournament, which wasa surpriseactually,given we had somenew spots to fillinthe startingline-up. We

won Handsworth, Red Serge, finished second at a tournamenton Vancouver Island, so those were all great results, and we just kept buildingthat momentum.”

SDSS also ran two teamsthis season –oneinpremierleagueandtheotherin tierone.

“Thetierone team wasexcellent, also winning a number of tournaments as well,and wonthe Seaquam tournamentthe same weekend wewonthe Red Serge tournament, so that was a great weekend for both teams. Now we have drilleddown to asmaller squad forthe playoffsand provincials. We should be topeight for theprovincials, whichisfine. I’moptimisticthat we can have a good weekanda good resultin Kelowna.”

JIMKINNEAR PHOTO

The Delta Pacers seniorboys volleyballteam won the South Frasertitleon Saturday, Nov. 15at Delta Secondary.

JIMKINNEAR PHOTO

The South DeltaSun Devilsseniorgirls wonbronzeatthe South Fraser Championships Saturdaymorning,Nov. 15 at Delta Secondary.

Sports

SeniorvarsitySunDevilsmarchontosemi-finals

IAN JACQUES ijacques@delta-optimist.com

The senior varsity South Delta Sun Devilsareoff to the AAA BC High Schoolprovincial semifinalsfollowinga gutsy, rain soaked 21-7 win over Centennial Centaurs onFriday night, Nov. 14 at BurnabyLakes.

South Delta’s offence wasonce againled by Damian Dumas, however, Will Jollymoreplayed an outstanding game, scoring twoofthethree South DeltaTDson hard-fought, physical runs.

Thedefence bent alittle at times, butwheneverit seemed like Centennial would gain somemomentumthe Sun Devilsfounda way to takeitall away That wasusuallyinthe formofafumble recovery,as South Deltaendedup withfourofthoseon thenightandthat proved to be too much for Centennial to overcome.

Allofthe statslooked very similarboth teamsunder100 yards passingin

the rain, both teams around200 rushing yards, butthefour South Delta takeaways to Centennial’s one was thebiggest reasonthe Sun Devilsare heading back to the semifinals.

Thedefence wasled by Luke Dunn withninetackles and a fumble recovery.

Dumas wasaforce with sixtackles and twofumble recoveries.

Offensively Damian had100 yards rushingand Jollymorecontributed 35 yards.

Up next for South Deltaare the topseeded W.J. Mouat Hawks this Sunday, Nov.23 at BC Placein Vancouver Kick-offis5 p.m.

The Hawks beat New West 76-53 last Friday night in Abbotsford.

Theother semifinal at BC Place will see Lord Tweedsmuir against Vancouver College.

Lord Tweedsmuir beat Notre Dame 35-9inthequarterfinals last Friday, while Van College edged Robert Bateman10-6.

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The South Deltasenior varsitySun Devilspulledoutagutsy 21-7 wininthe rain overCentennialonNov. 14 at BurnabyLakes

JuniorvarsitySunDevilspunchtickettosemi-finals

IAN JACQUES ijacques@delta-optimist.com

In a battleofcontrasting stylesof football,the junior varsity South Delta Sun Devils withstood anincredibly physically punishing Mt. Boucherie Bears23-20, to secure a spot inthe B.C. High School Football junior varsity semifinalplayoffs.

Thedefence withstood thenon-stop poundingofthe huge Bearslinemen and powerful running backsinthe gameplayed Nov. 13 at Mackie Park Turf in North Delta.

Thedefence cameup big formostof the second half,notallowing a score, buta15-play drive culminated in Boucherie scoring with56 secondsleft tyingthe game20-20.

Insteadof sagging, South Delta blocked theextra point to keepthe gametied.

Quinn Kirincic,playinghisfirst game

infour weeks, slicedthroughtheline and gota handonthe kick.

South Deltathen took the balland marcheddown the fieldled by the legs of Kirincic. Withonly seven seconds leftanddeepin Boucherie territory, thefield-goal team cameon to the field. In what has to be amiraculous deflection,the Bearsalso gota hand onthe kick butthelegof Simon Klukas hadenough powerforthe ball to just get overthecrossbar.

Easton Giesbrecht scored a pairof TDsfor South Delta–a43-yard run andtheotherona75-yard pass from Kirincic.

Ty MacGregor scored the other South DeltaTD–a35-yard pass from Kirincic.

The Sun Devilshead to Vancouver College on Thursday, Nov. 20,forthe semifinal game againstthe Fighting Irish. Kick-offis1 p.m. at O’Hagen Field.

KIM WOESTEPHOTO

Thejunior varsity South DeltaSun Devilsareoff tothe semi-finalsaftera 23-20win overMt. BoucherieonNov. 13 at Mackie Park Turf in North Delta.

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Audrey Louise Shirley

October3, 1935- November 13,2025

Whatanamazinglady!Shepackedalotofliving into her90-year life.The numberof lives she touched while on this planet is trulyremarkable!

Born Audrey Louise SinkinsontoFrankandPhyllis Sinkinson,and younger siblingtobrother, Doug. She was marriedtoKen Shirleyfor54years (predeceased2011). Sheleavesbehindthree children: Tricia (Francis), Brian(Joanne),David (Pat). Thegrandchildrenparade startedwithTyler, Jason, Matthew, Jennifer, Robert, Scott, andLauren with tenmoregreat-grandchildren.

Audrey grew up in theMarpoleareaofVancouver. Summers were spenton BowenIslandforherentire life.Falland winterswerespent in herKerrisdale and Deltacommunities.

Audrey enjoyed everything from volunteeringto skiing, curling, card playing, squaredancing, golfing, swimmingand loved being withher family and friends.Audrey and Kenwouldbecome fierce advocatesforbringing theBowenIsland Golf Course to fruition. They were some of thefirst membersof thegolfcourse andenjoyed itsuse onanannual basis. Theirloveand legacy of Bowenwouldbe passedontothree more generations.

In July of2022 Audrey went into care atKopernick Lodge.Manythankstoall thestaff membersfor takingsuchgood care of Momduringthistimeand in typicalAudrey fashionshe madeherself awhole newgroupofgood friends.Evenwiththe Alzheimer'sdiseasesheneverlostthat incredible lovablepersonalityofhers!

Mompassedpeacefully on November13, 2025.

Shewill bedearly missedbyall whotouchedher.

Aservice and receptionisplanned to beheldinthe newyear,datetobeforthcoming.

Ifyouare consideringmakingadonationinAudrey’s name, thefamilysuggesteithertheAlzheimer's Society,ortheMSSociety.

JamesDickCooper

November8, 1931- November5,2025

It is with greatsadnessweannouncethepassing of Jim. He passedaway peacefully at DeltaHospital surrounded by family.

Jimwaspredeceased by hisdaughter Marion, survived by hiswifeMaryand granddaughter Davina (Geoff.)

Thefamilywouldliketothank DeltaHospitaland the Richmond Funeral Home forall theirhelp.

Wilfred(Wilf)Heine

December5, 1938- November 7, 2025

Wilfrid(Wilf)Heine,age86,passedawaypeacefully on November 7, 2025, surrounded by love at KinVillage West CourtinTsawwassen, British Columbia.Wilf wasbornonDecember5, 1938, in Edmonton, Alberta, to Leocadia(Lottie)and Wilhelm (Bill) Heine. He marriedJanice Merilees,his beloved wife of59 yearsinVancouver,and together theybuilt afamilywithashared love of camping,gardening, and time spent together.

Wilf spenthiscareerat BC Telasa Telecommunications Technician whereheworked throughout theprovince.

Hewill be lovinglyremembered by hiswifeJanice; hischildrenAnne MarieHogya(BrooksHogya)and DavidHeine (DawnWinterburn);andhis grandchildrenAustinWallace,ReidNeilson,and Oliver Hogya. Wilfis alsosurvived by hissister Margaret Wiebeandbrother Walter Heine.

Wilf was knownforhisgood-naturedand joking wit. Hiswarmthandhumour left alasting impressionon thosewho caredforhimatKinVillage,wherehe brought lightnessand laughter to thehalls eachday.

Ourfamilyisdeeplygratefultothededicatedstaff at KinVillage fortheircare, compassion,and kindness.

At Wilf’s request, no formal servicewill beheld.

Hisjokingspiritand laughter liveonin allwho knew and lovedhim.

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John Gordon Cragg

John Gordon Craggpassedawaypeacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 5, with hiswife, Olga,byhis sideat theDelta Hospital,afterbeingdiagnosed with multiple cancersonOct.8.Heissurvivedbyhis beloved wife of62 yearsOlga(Browzin), hissons Michael (Rachel Vandervoort) of Bostonand Phillip (Alison)of Point Roberts,Washington. Hewill be fondlymissedbyhis grandchildren, Max, Nina, Kobe,Jack, and Reid.Healsoleavesbehind twosisters (Betty Craggand Margaret Armstrong)ofOttawa.

Born on May3,1937 in Toronto, John grew up in Montreal wherehegraduated from McGill University.Hecontinuedhisstudies with anotherundergraduate degree in economicsatTrinity College,Cambridge.His thirst forknowledgeand bettermentof societyledhimtostudyeconomicsatPrinceton University,where hereceiveda PhDin1965. It waswhile he wasingraduateschool thathe married Olga,who wasalsostudyingfor aPhD,and they had theirfirstchild.

Hisfirst positioninacademia,asanassistantprofessor at theUniversityof Chicago,lastedthree years, duringwhich hissecond son, Phillip,wasborn. His yearningfor Canadianpoliticsand ahealthyenvironment—mountainsand sea— forhis children brought hisfamilytoVancouver,whereheand Olga were professors at theUniversityofBritish Columbia.Hewasappointed Full Professor in1972.Withtime, Johnbecameaneffective leaderas Department Head (197685)under whosetutelage theEconomicsDepartment grew.

Hisdesiretomakeadifferenceinsociety wasfulfilledwhenhebecameDirector of Research,Pricesand Income Commission in Ottawa from 1969 to 1972. His brilliant mind manifested itselfin numerouspublications (booksandarticles)in econometrics,financialeconomics, and socialprograms.

John wasrecognizedasanoutstanding scholar in hisfield andattended many international conferences.Duringhis time at UBC, Johnand Olga enjoyed their sabbaticalsinOxford,London, Parisand Aix-en-Provence. He retiredfromUBC at 65when compulsory retirement wasmandatory, whichhedescribedasbeing “fired”.

Besideshismanyacademic accomplishments, John’s interestsandpassions werevaried. He lovedclassicalmusic,was atalentedpianist,andenjoyed attending many operafestivals from Europe to SantaFe. Hisvastcollectionof CDs atteststothispursuit.Hewas afineskier,butabove allsailingwashislove. Over theyears,heand Olga sailedthe SalishSeaandbare boated in the Caribbean.

Buildinghouses wasanother lifelonghobby,beginning withtheconstructionofa fireplacebaseduringhis honeymoonat EagleLake, Ontario. He wenton to design thefirst family home in Vancouverand subsequently twohouses in Tsawwassenwithhim and Olga servingastheirown contractors. Hisgreatest satisfactioninthisareawas buildinganincrediblyintricate roof forhis cabinanda wooden tenniscourtonReidIsland, whereJohnand Olga spent most of theirfree timefor33 years.

In retirement,Johnenjoyed gardening (especiallygrowing roses),lawnbowling andabove all, travellingto many parts of theworld.His passionateengagement with historyculminated in writingninenovelsbetween2017-2025about Captain Gilesandhisexploits duringthe Napoleonicera andpublishing “Island Rambling, ANovel of Detectionand Reminiscence”.John will be remembered by many forhis warmsmile,gentlemanlymanner, humourand sharp, drywit.

Hismemoryliveson throughhiswife, sonsand grandchildren.

At John’s request, hisashes will be scattered in thebay at Reid Island.

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