Delta Optimist October 2, 2025

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StudentswalkforTruthandReconciliation

Secondannualwalk washelddistrict-wideon

Monday,Sept.29

IAN JACQUES

ijacques@delta-optimist.com

Studentsand stafffromthe Delta school district walked and remembered Monday morning at the secondannual WalkforTruthand Reconciliation. Students participated ina walkaroundtheir neighbourhoodsthat started outsidetheir schools.

AtNorth Delta Secondary,high school students were joined by studentsfrom severallocal elementary schoolsforaceremony that waslivestreamed to all schoolsacrossthedistrict.

Theceremony at the North Delta Secondarytheatre washosted by Nathan Wilson, School District Indigenous Cultural Mentorandfeatured presentationsfrom Tsawwassen First Nation Coun. Valerie Crossand Kung Jaadee(Roberta Kennedy), aprofessional storyteller, educatorand authorwho has beensharing First Nations stories,whichinclude universal teachings about respect, responsibility andtheinterconnectedness ofallliving beings,for 30-plus yearsacross Canada.A numberof students also participated.

“We were inspired to organizethis walkand ceremony last yearasa way to honourand show respectforthe childrenwhonever returnedhome

The Delta SchoolDistricthelditssecondannualdistrict-wide Walk for Truth and Reconciliation on Monday, Sept.29,withapost-walk ceremonyat North Delta Secondary. Seemorephotoson page10.

andforthe survivorsof residential schools,as well astheir familiesandcommunities. We areheartened to see so much student participation again this year,” saidDiane Jubinville, DistrictPrincipal, Indigenous Education.“Weencouraged students and staff to wearanorange shirt. Ourhope isthat when people seea streamof students and staff wearing orange walkingintheirneighbourhood, it remindsthem to continuetheir own journey towards reconciliation.”

“TheTruthand Reconciliation Walkcontinues

to be a powerfulopportunityfor students and staff across ourdistrict to come togetherin solidarity andlearning,”added schooldistrict boardvicechair Val Windsor. “This event reflects ourunwaveringdedication to the Calls to Actionand our responsibility to helpfosterunderstanding, respect andhealing. Through walking together, we encouragemeaningfulconversations and deeper awareness—especiallyamong young people—as we strive to strengthen relationships with Indigenous communitiesandhonourtheirhistories and voices.”

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DEVELOPMENTOFAPESTMANAGEMENTPLAN NUISANCEMOSQUITOCONTROL

Applicant:TheCityofDelta(theapplicant),4500ClarenceTaylorCrescent,Delta,BC,V4K3E2,Tel:604946-3279

Attn:SarahHowie,Manager,ClimateActionandEnvironment.

ThepurposeofthisPestManagementPlan(PMP)No.700-0006-2026/2031istoreduceoverallmosquitoannoyance intheCityofDeltabycontrollinglarvaldevelopmentusinganIntegratedPestManagementapproach.Theproposed durationofthisPMPisfromApril15,2026toApril14,2031.

LarvicideproductsproposedforuseincludeVectoBac200G,whichcontainsthenaturallyoccurringsoilbacterium Bacillusthuringiensisvar.israelensis,(PCP#18158),andVectoLexCG(PCP#28008)andVectoLexWSP(PCP#28009) containingrelatedbacteriumLysinibacillussphaericus.Theselarvicidesareclassifiedasbiorationalproducts:theydo notaccumulateintheenvironment,providespecies-specificcontrolofmosquitolarvae,andarenon-toxictoother organisms(insects,fish,birds,andmammalsincludinghumans).FormoreinformationonVectoBacorVectoLex, pleaseseethemanufacturer’swebsitehttps://www.valentbiosciences.com/publichealth/products/.

Totalareaforlarvicidetreatmentisnottoexceed125hectaresofpubliclandsineachyearofthePMP.Development habitatsincludesaltmarshesandfreshwatermarshes,ponds,ditchesandcatchbasinsandotheropenwaterhabitats whichmayproducelarvalmosquitos.

ApplicationsofgranularVectoBacandVectoLexwillbemadeusingground-based,hand-broadcastormotorized backpackspreadermethods.RemotelyPilotedAircraftSystems(“drones”)maybeusedforselectedgranularlarvicide applicationinBoundaryBayandFraserRivermarshhabitatswhereaccessonfootisdifficult,onceapprovedforusein mosquitocontroloperations.Noaerialapplicationsoverprivatepropertiesorpublicareasfrequentedbyhumansare proposed.AllapplicationswillbeconductedwithinthemunicipalboundariesoftheCityofDelta.

Informationonproposedtreatmentareas,annualmosquitocontrolprogramoperations,andthisPMPareavailable tothepublicbyrequestthroughDukaEnvironmentalServicesLtd.,#100–13787-100Avenue,Surrey,BC,V3T5X7, throughTelephone(604)881-4565,Facsimile(866)759-5902,oremail:info@dukaes.com.AcopyofthePMPisalso availableontheCityofDelta’swebsiteathttps://www.delta.ca/community-culture/environment-conservation.

Apersonwishingtocontributeinformationregardingaproposedtreatmentsite,relevanttothedevelopmentof thisPestManagementPlan,maysendcopiesoftheinformationtoDukaEnvironmentalServicesLtd.(agentsfor theCityofDelta)atthecontactaddressesabovewithin30daysofthepublicationofthisnotice.Theidentityof anyrespondentsandthecontentsofanythingsubmittedinresponsetothisnoticeandapplicationwillbecome partofthepublicrecord.

UPFRONT

Advocateswantmoretoaddress GreaterVancouverhomelessnesscrises

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Housingshould be declareda human right.

That’s what representatives withthe2025 Greater Vancouver Point-in-Time Homeless Countthis weekasked municipalities at this week’s Unionof BC Municipalities(UBCM) convention,following the releaseof dataontrends inthe Count’s Final Report andcompanion Indigenous Homeless Count Report.

The recognitionof housingasa human right wouldprovidea pathway to policydevelopmentfor equitablehousing, as well asaddcriticalurgency and responsibilityfor municipalitiesandthe province to ensureaccess to housingcoststhat are aligned withincome, a news releaseexplains.

It canalso be the catalystforimplement-

ing policiesthat prevent homelessness, address theescalatinghousing andhomelessnesscrisis, eliminatediscrimination, andprioritizetheneeds ofvulnerableand marginalized populations,the news releaseadds.

The2025 Count was conducted this March by the Homelessness ServicesAssociation of BC and Infocus Consulting.

TheCityof Delta,in a latest count, ledall Lower Mainlandcommunities ina percentage increase ofunsheltered homeless persons,according to the2025 Point-inTime Homeless Count inGreater Vancouver Preliminary Data Report released earlier.

That report notes58 unsheltered people were inthecommunityon count day,compared to 27inthe last countconducted in2023. That’s a 115 percent jump.

The report explained unsheltered includes survey respondentswhodid not have a placeonthe nightof March10,2025.

There wasanine-per centincrease inthe numberof peopleexperiencinghomelessnessin Greater Vancouver since the2023 Count, withthe largestincrease in people whoareexperiencing unsheltered homelessness. That meansthey’re living outdoors, without protectionfromthe elements.

Meanwhile,the numberofindividuals experiencinghomelessnesswho were sheltered from2023-to-2025 was relatively similar,according to the report,which found Delta stayed at 17 individualsinthe latest countcompared to the previouscount.

In total,5,232 people were experiencing homelessnessacross16 municipalitiesinGreater

Vancouverwhenthis year’s count wasconducted over the24-hour period. Indigenous people were once again over-representedin unsheltered populations experiencinghomelessness.

According to the 2023count, thebiggest increase by percentage whenit came to the total numberofhomeless sheltered andunshelteredindividuals wasin theCityof Delta,which wasup159 percentfrom the2020count.

Housing gaps costing municipalities Meanwhile,inanother news releasethis week, the BC Urban Mayors’ Caucus(BCUMC) soundedthealarmon what it says are critical housing gapsandescalating municipalcosts, following the releaseof datacollected in partnership withthe Unionof BC Municipalities.

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

The datashowsthat nearly halfofthe survey respondents have housingprojectsintheir municipalitieson-hold due to lack ofprovincial funding. Housingneeds aregrowingacrosscommunities,andall respondentsindicated that they areincurring significant costsdue to rising homelessness, costing municipalitiesmillionsof dollars.

To addresstheconcerns,the BCUMCand

UBCMare callingonthe province to accelerate projectdeliverythrough streamlinedprocesses, renewed projectfunding, anddedicated support teams,whileurgingthe government to provide bridge support to local governmentsand partner social support agencies to addresssheltering, encampments, sanitation,and servicesfor peopleexperiencing homelessness, thenews releaseadds.

DELTA OPTIMIST PHOTO Unshelteredhomelessness in the regionincreased to36 percentthis year,upfrom 30 percentin2023.

Trafficdisruptionstobekeptto minimumforEastLadnerproject

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Trafficdisruptionsare to be kept to aminimum duringanupcomingconstructionproject at the intersectionofLadner Trunk Roadand72nd Street.

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That’s according to the Cityof Delta’s request forbidsfor theconstructionofirrigation system upgrades at theEast Ladner intersection.

The work is to include, amongother things, replacingaconcretepipe witha largerconcrete box culvert to increase the capacityofthe crossing, addinganew concretepipein parallel withtheexisting culvert, removalof watermains currentlycored through

Thecity receivedfunding fortheproject fromtheBCMinistryof Agriculturethroughthe Investment Agriculture Foundation’s Agriculture Water InfrastructureProgram.

a sectionoftheirrigation culvertand remediation works.

Unlessotherwise specified,thenormalhours of work shall be a maximumofeighthours per day, betweenthehours of7 a.m. and7 p.m., Monday through Friday.

No work shall be done at othertimesor onlegalholidaysexcept to carry out such work that is necessary forthe proper care andprotectionofthe work already performed,orin case of emergencyorin special cases, according to the city.

Trafficdisruptionson LadnerTrunk Roadand 72 Streetareexpected to be kept to a minimum, thecontractor must submitatraffic managementplan at or before a pre-construction meeting forthecity’s reviewand approval.

Once awarded,the contractoris required completethe works within30 working days, andno laterthan Dec. 12,2025.

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Deltapoliceintoughcompetingforofficers

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

The Delta Police Department(DPD) has begun steppingupits recruitment efforts withinitiativesaimed at notonly attractingmore recruitsandexperiencedofficers butalso stopping other policedepartmentsfrom poaching promising recruits.

At the Delta Police Board’s Sept.17 meeting, Insp.Brian HillandS/Sgt. Andrew Thompson withthedepartment’s recruitmentunit went over their multi-pillar recruitmentplan,also explaininghowtheyarein toughcompetition withotherdepartments.

“Togive youabiggerideaofthe recruiting snapshot,inthe Lower Mainlandand,biggerpicture, evenon the (Vancouver) Island,it’s a small pool ofquality candidateswhoare looking to getinto lawenforcementand we’re alllooking to getthe best candidate. So, whether you’re Vancouveror Surrey, whetherin Victoria,there’sthat limited poolof people wanting to getinto policingthat are readyforthat nextlevel but we’reallfightingforthose candidates. That isthe landscape that we’re in. It’s a buyers’ market rightnowand recruits can basically choose which agencythey want to go to,” said Hill.

TheDPDis currentlyoperating14 members under strengthandislooking to hire15-to-17 recruits to bring its compliment back up,noted Hill.

Fromupdatingtheir recruitment

website anda social media campaign, thedepartmentisnotonly lookingfor fresh recruitsfor the regularofficer complimentand reserves, butalsoofficersfromother jurisdictionsonwhy theyshould choose Delta.

Notinganother importantcomponentis retention, Thompson saidthey partnered withtheCityof Deltainan advertising campaign to attract residentsinterested in a careerin policing, as wellasconducted interviewand exampreparationhelpamongthosein theDPD’s owninternal poolofaround 200 volunteers who may be interested in joiningtheforce.

Onearea that wasdescribed asa“red flag” wasthe PoliceOfficer Physical Abilities Test (POPAT) whichprospective recruits must takeprior to entering the Justice Instituteof BC’s training program. The sessions areheld at variouslocations,although the Vancouver Police Department has beenoffering their own testing sessions.

Allother agencies have been relying on POPAT’sfrom third-party providers includingoneheld at the Richmond Oval. TheDPD became awarethat someoftheirprospective candidates that were sent to that POPAT had met third-party recruiters workingforother police agencieshoping to lure them away. That’s how they lost somewho went there.

Asa result,theDPD requestedfunding to getits own equipmentandisnow intheprocessof havingits own POPAT

in Deltaand will be setup by this fall.

Police Chief Harj Sidhu toldthe boardthat recruitment will remain a challenge forthe Lower Mainlandin thenextfive to 10 yearsuntil things start to stabilize.

“We’re talking aboutallthese numbers, but we haven’t lowered our standards. That’s very important. We’re still hiringhigh-calibre candidatesthat are going to the Justice Institute, winning awardsfor being top recruits,” he said.

Surrey competing hard for new recruitsas wellasexperiencedofficersfromelsewhere

The Surrey Police Board this summer received anupdate report onthe Surrey Police Service’s(SPS)hiringupdate, whichnoted that, asof June30,2025, SPShired 552 swornofficers, marking significantprogress towardsits goalof 860officers by the endof thetransition fromthe RCMP.

Also, asof June30,2025,78 SPS

recruitsgraduatedandarenow deployed,while SPS had42 recruits who were in training at the Justice Instituteof BC.

Another report on bonusesnoted that the board hadendorsedtheallocationofexisting budgetfundsof $800,000for signing bonuses to attract experiencedofficers, $125,000 forexperiencedofficers with subject matter expertisein specific job roles,as well as$150,000for15experiencedofficersmovingfrom outsidetheGreater Vancouverarea andwho may claimup to $10,000 in moving-related expenses.

The report goeson to note, “SPS is committed to conducting recruiting initiativesprofessionally,transparently,andina mannerconsistent with the workplaceenvironment with some precedentalready establishedas to what is acceptable.”

The report alsoexplainsthat almost allthe applicant submissionsunder the currentincentive scheme have beenfrom within British Columbia, despite socialmediaadvertstargeting largemetropolitanareasinAlbertaand Ontario.

“Inthe past, SPS has attracted large amountsof applicantsfromallprovinces west of Quebec, but recent data suggeststhis has significantlydropped off. Thisislikelythe resultofcompetition withinthe policing ecosystem, one exampleofwhichistheformationof a new police serviceinAlberta.Although just announced yesterday,theAlberta Sheriffs Police Service has been recruitingformonths now and is intended to take overastheprovincial policefor Alberta,” the report adds.

DELTA POLICEPHOTO

DeltaSchoolBoardholdsfirstmeetingofnewyear

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

The Delta School Board received some good newsduringtheirfirst regularmeeting ofthe2025/26 school year.

Theenthusiasm was evident at the startofthemeetingwhere Chair Joe Muego quipped thefirst meetings arehis secondfavourite, only behindthe last meetingsofthe school yearwhen kids go offon their summer vacation.

Following introduction ofnew schoolanddistrict administrators, presentationson NationalTruthand Reconciliation Dayand World Teachers’ Day,andthentrustee reports, the board gotdown to business.

Jonathan Duffin,who took overas SecretaryTreasurerfollowing the retirementof Nicola Christ at theconclusionofthe last school year, went over an auditor’s report andfinancial statementsforthedistrict.

Theinformationincludedan accumulatedoperating surplus report that outlineda surplus of around$4.4million,which

Duffinexplainedisthe result ofhigher thananticipated revenues,investmentincomeand lowerthanexpected spending.

That amount will help increase thedistrict’s reserves.

“Itisnice to have somemore funding available because that standsusin good stead intheseuncertainfinancial timesthat we are currentlyin. So,itisa reliefin some ways to see somemoredollarsthat are available goingforward,” said Duffin.

Additionaldollars will be directed to severalareas includingadditional regular instruction staffing, inclusive learning staffingas wellas settingaside$1.5millionas a reservethat can be used as a futurecontingencyincluding offsettingafuturedeficit.

The boardalsoheard a presentationonthedistrict’s Enhancing Student Learning Report.

Theinformation provided by Assistant SuperintendentBrad Baumanincludesthedistrict’s graduation rate standing at 94 percent, continuing to exceed theprovincial average, as well

asliteracy, numeracyand equityandinclusion results and keyinitiativesforimprovements.

Amongtheareastargetedis afocuson reducingachievement gapsof Indigenous students with diverse abilitiesin numeracyandliteracy,as well asincreasing thetransition ratesof Delta students to postsecondary.

Muego noted the report is animportantoneasitallows them to see the progress ofdistrict’s strategicplan.

Baumanalso went over thefindingsofa reviewofthe district’s facility rental rates, which have not changedin a decade. He noted increases will be implemented,however, thenew rates will be aimed at keeping Delta’s rental rates competitivecompared to other districts.

The school board’snext meeting willtakeplaceon Tuesday. Oct. 7th. The new starttimeformeetingsis7 p.m.

SANDOR GYARMATIPHOTO

Delta Boardof Education Trustee Val Windsor(frontleft) catchesupwithnow retireddistrictsecretarytreasurer Nicola Christpriortothestartofthe board’s firstmeetingof the2025/26school year.

CityseekingFVRLfunding forlibraryupgrades

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Deltacouncil recently agreed to seekFraser Valley Regional Library (FVRL) Board approval to allocate up to $715,000infunding support towardstheupcomingLadnerPioneer Library renovationproject.

Thefunding wouldcomefromthe FVRL’s Member Salary and Benefit Reserve.

A staff report notesthat the reserve isfundedthroughmembercontributionsandinterest earnings,and the balance available to Deltais at $715,000 at theendof2025,asconfirmed by thedirectoroffinance with FVRL.

The totalprojectcostforthe Ladner Libraryprojectis estimated at $900,000, but betweenthecity’s 2025 to 2029 Financial Planand reserves, Delta hasa totalof$200,000 available.

Giventheestimated costoftheprojectexceedsthe availablefunding, the city intends to turn towardsthe FVRL

reserve to secure the remainingnecessary money,the report notes.

Coun. Rod Binder, Delta’s representativeonthe FVRL Board,explained the purposeofthefundis to provide moneyfor capitalimprovements, describingitasaninnovativefund made available to members.

The report also notesthe useofthe reservefundsforlibrary capital works isacommonand well-established practice.

“Incorresponding withtheDirector of Financeforthe FVRL,it has been explainedthat other FVRLmember municipalities such as theCityof Langley,Cityof Abbotsford,Cityof Maple Ridge, andtheCityof Mission have previously used their balances to fund both large capital projects andsmallerannual capital purchases. Most members typically allocate their balances toward significant renovation orfacilityimprovementprojects,” the report adds.

Thefundingis subject to FVRL Board approval.

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OPINION

Putdown yourphone

Givethe road yourfull attention whendriving.

That wasamong theimportant safety messages putforth by Delta Police, Surrey Police Service, Surrey CrimePrevention Societyand ICBCwho partnered upon Thursday, Sept. 25forProjectOperation Hang-Up.

Theinitiative wasan educationand enforcement campaign that focussed on dangerous, distracted driving behaviours, as part oftheprovincialdistracteddriving campaign.

“Distracted driving continues to be oneof the top causesofcrashesin B.C., with statisticsshowing that,” said Delta police.

According to the statisticsprovided by Delta police:

Goodleaders make you believe in them, but greatleadersmake youbelieve in yourself

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* On average,distracted drivingcontributes to 79deathsandmorethan5,000injuries each year.

*Drivers ontheirphonesare3.6times morelikely to crash.

* Forty-percentofdistracted drivingcrashes happen at intersections.

*Distracted driving is a factor in37 per centofall police-reportedinjurycrashes.

“We are remindingdrivers to putphones away, set yourGPSor music before you start driving, andhelp make B.C.’s roads saferfor everyone,” added Delta police.

During ProjectOperation Hang-Upon Thursday,the partnering agenciesheld enforcementonthe Highway10corridor from Surrey to Deltawhichincluded volunteercellphone watch set-ups,enforcement activitieswhichincluded officers pulling over distracted drivers.

Lookforenhancedenforcementduring thenextmonth outonthe roads.

And,let’s do our part and putthephone downwhile we are driving.

eadership haslong beenmeasured by charisma, vision, andthe ability to rallyothersaround a cause. Yet,thetrue test ofleadershipisnotinhow many followersonecommands, butinhow many leadersonecreates.

Good leadersareoften admired fortheir strength, decisiveness, andconfidence. They inspire trust in their abilitiesand make others believe inthem. People follow becausetheyareconvincedthat thisleader has theanswers,theplan,and the power to make things happen. Butwhileeffective, this styleofleadership can alsocreate dependency,followerswho waitfordirection rather thanacton their own initiative.

Greatleaders, ontheother hand,leaveadifferent legacy. They make you believe not just intheirvision, but in your own capacity to con-

Community Comment

tributemeaningfully to it. They unlock potential you didn’tknow you had. Instead of standing at the centre, theycreate spaceforothers to shine, teachingthrough empowerment ratherthan control. The resultisa ripple effect: teamsthatare more confident, communitiesthat aremore resilient, andorganizationsthat thrive evenin theleader’s absence. Here in Delta, we are fortunate to have many of thesequietleadersamong

us,mentors guiding youth, neighbourslifting neighbours, advocatesensuring every voiceisheard. They don’t seekthe spotlight; instead,they shineitonothers. And indoing so,they create a rippleeffectthat outlastsany singletitle, term, orproject.

Thinkofthe teacherwho made you realize you were capableofmorethana passinggrade,orthecoach who sawleadershipin you before you sawitin yourself. These figures remindusthat leadershipisnot about beingthe loudest voiceinthe room but aboutamplifyingthe voices ofothers.

In today’s world,whether in politics, business, or communitylife,what we need arenotmore personalities to believe in, butmoreleaderswhohelpus believe in ourselves. That is thedifference betweenleadershipthat fadesandleadershipthat lasts.

Editor’sNote IAN JACQUES

WARREN DEAN FLANDEZ

Politiciansmissing thebigpicture

Editor:

Toooften we getthe responsefrom politicians andtheir bureaucrats that theyaredealing withthe ‘Big Picture,’like we don’t getit,theyare loftierthanus.

Thebigpictureis simply the culmination ofthousandsoflittlepictures.

Ifthey took care ofthe littlepicturesinatimely fashionthebigpicture would be lessdrasticand more manageable.

Example, Point Roberts andother Canadian/US small border towns.

Ifthey had handled

themproperly duringthe March2020international borderlockdown, our economies wouldnot have beennearly asdevastated.

We predicted ifthe lockdown went beyond fourmonths our economies mayneverfully recover, and we were unfortunately proven right.

We never recovered our economies to more than70 percentof our previouslevels. If we could seethat comingwhycouldn’tthe BigPicture pundits?

So,nowitisontothe

next bigissueand our prediction. Without some specialinterventionfor oursmall border towns, the currenttariff war will decimateus economicallyanadditional25 per cent.

However, so far,any recognitionandaction are just more rhetoric, andthe very obvious issuesarenot being addressedinadvance. At some point everything will stopfunctioning. Strangelythis economic devastationandisolation isall selfcreatedand self defeating.

Brian Calder

Betterpolicies need tobeput in place for our walking trails

Editor:

Re: Wouldlove to see this popular pathway paved(letters, Sept.18)

I tooamobliged to usea walker.I absolutely applaud Ms Salter’s explanationofhowitis so jarring to our poor arms to (try) to walk, asthey becomeshock absorberson, e.g.,gravel madefrom too large stones.

I’m sure that thisissue isnot something that able bodied people out fora walknormallythink about. Ineverdid. Butfor peoplewhoareobliged

to usea walker, rough and/oruneven surfaces constitutea barrier. This ismost unfair to those withmobility challenges.

However, the walkabilityof pathsforthecommunity,includingthose withmobility challenges, should be a routine part of walkwayconstruction policiesin Delta.

I wouldlike to see such policies be developed as soonasis possible.

Also, allofthe surfaces ofpresent walkways in Delta must be assessed to findwhat needs to be changed, so that allof

ourcitizens canenjoy a walk, regardlessof their mobility status. It is our right.

Presently,theonly two placeswhereI canenjoy a walkare Shirley’s Walk, which wasdesigned withthose withmobility challengesin mind. The pathwayis some sort of compactiblegravel,and thegravelpiecesare very small. The secondplace whereI can go fora walk isthe North40offleash dog park,asofcourse, the paved roadwaysare stillthere.

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The Tsawwassen FirstNationheldits Walk for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Tuesday.

Citystaffreviewincreased trafficon52ndStreet

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TheCityof Deltais looking at concerns regardinga Tsawwassen stop sign thathas sometimesdrawntheireof motorists.

This summer,the Transportation Advisory Committeediscussed a reviewthat wasundertakenaftera residentquery regardingtrafficon52nd Streetandthe stop sign by UplandDrive.

According to staff, recent datadoesnot indicateanincreased numberofcollisions, however, overalltraffic volumes have increased significantly overthe past 10 years.

Staffadvised that furtheranalysis will be done to understandwhat is causingtheincreased traffic,whilethecommittee supportedthe retentionofthe stop sign.

A stop sign wasoriginallyplaced at thecrest ofImperial Hill to protect acrosswalkinstalledin 1965, reportedly followinganaccidentinvolving

Residentsoccasionally taketosocialmedia to complainaboutthe stopsignandsuggest its removal.

a young child.

Theengineeringdepartment later removed boththecrosswalkandthe stop sign, butafterwhat was reported as several close calls of speeding vehicles,the stop sign was reinstalled butnotthecrosswalk. Meanwhile,52nd Street remainsa50km/h zone.

Thecommitteealso discussedtheCityof Vancouver’s recentmove to reduce speedlimitson alllocal streetsfrom50 km/h to 30km/h.

Vancouvercouncil unanimously approved theplan to reducethe speedlimitson resi-

dential streets,explainingthat slower vehicle speedsdramatically improve safetyfor people walkingand cycling.

According to theCityof Vancouver,the benefitsof lowering vehicle speeds from50km/h to 30km/h can reduce pedestrian fatality ratesincollisions from80 percent to 15 percent, and canlead to shorter stoppingdistances, reducing by nearly 50 percent, which helps preventcollisions.

Currently,theblanket speedlimitforall streets is set by theprovince at 50km/hunlessotherwise posted Municipalities have the authority to reduce speedlimitson individual streets,though.

TheCityof Delta has initiated lower speed limitson some residential streetsas part of a Slow Streetsprogram.

Delta staffadvised the Transportation Advisory Committeethey would reviewthe Vancouver policyandbringthat forward fordiscussion at afuturecommitteemeeting.

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Ladner’sChisholmStreetWharftobecompletedJune2026

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TheCityof Delta says itis seekinganexperienced food and beverage operator forthe new Chisholm Street Wharf inLadner Village, which is to open June2026.

“Thisisauniqueopportunity to becomeacornerstone ofthe waterfront, offering high-qualityfood and beverage optionsthat reflectthe charm and characterofLadner Village whilehelping to activate thisnewcommunity space,” according to thecity.

Council hasalready endorseddesignconceptsfor thewharfand authorized staff to undertakeacompetitive process to engage aconcession operator, following a second phase of publicengagement.

A staff report noted all thefeaturesproposed in the detaileddesigns were popular withmostofthe participants whoprovidedfeedback.

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Residents expressedadesire foravibrantandinclusive space with year-roundprogramming, eventsandgatheringareasto fostersocial connectionand walkability, accordingtoa report on feedbackgatheredonproposeddesigns.

“The Chisholm Street Wharf project hasprogressed significantlythroughcommunity engagementandthoughtful designdevelopment, resultinginadetaileddesign plan that reflectslocalprioritiesfor

accessibility,vibrancy,and environmental stewardship,” the report notes.

Theprojectis to proceed to procurementinfall2025, with construction targetedforcompletionin late spring 2026.

It’s beenalong road to createanamenity at the site,formerly occupied by the Seven Seasfishprocessing building which wasdemolished in 2022.

Delta,which purchasedthe land withmoneyprovided from Port Metro Vancouver, selected Quay Property Managementin 2011 to submit adetailedproposal fora marketplace. That proposal was later abandoned.

Council laterdecided to putthe site upfor sale with no takersasthecity’sinability to secure longer term waterlot leasesfrom the province was seenasanimpediment.

In 2014, council went througha rezoningprocess forthe Seven Seas site and theadjacent Chisholm Street parcel,a move aimed at enticing potential buyers forthe parcels.

Later, in 2021,council approved sweepingamendments to the Ladner Village Official Community Plan with

theaimandencouraging redevelopmentinthevillageand waterfront.

By then,thecity hadshifted itsfocus to create avibrant publicopen space.

Thecity last yearundertook repairs to the wharf’sconcrete deck to address structural concerns A derelictdeck at theadjacentBrackman Ker site wasalso removedas well as site clearing completed to improve viewsofLadner Harbourfrom boththewharf and surroundingdikeareas.

Thecityalsoengagedan environmentalconsultant to manage the spreadof Japanese Knotweed along thedike, and that work isan effort that will requireongoingmonitoring andtreatmentinthe years ahead,the report notes

The report also notes that theestimated cost of the Chisholm Street Wharf improvementsis$4.5million, which is providedforinthe 2025 Financial Plan.

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Teachers aroundthe province encourageyou to withdraw your child fromthe Grades4and 7Foundation SkillsAssessment(FSA).

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Community

Deltaonceagainmaybethefirsttolosehomemaildelivery

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Like itornot,all Delta residents,and everyone else, now receiving mail delivery at theirhomes will have to start going to community mailboxes.

Last week, Public WorksandProcurement Minister Joël Lightbound saiddoor-to-door mail delivery willendfor almostall Canadian households within several years.

Fourmillion Canadians will seetheir service switch from door-to-doordelivery to acommunity mailbox model,amove that is expected to generate about$400million per yearin savings.

Canada Post must come back withaplan to implementthe changes, now that a moratorium since2015 to convert homedelivery to community mailboxesisending.Deltans have heard this before

It was overadecade agowhenthe sameplan surfacedin Delta, causing considerableangstthat eventually resulted inthe federal government backingoff.

In June2014, Canada Post officials madeapre-

sentation to Deltacouncil onthe agency’s plan at thetime to eliminateall homedelivery service.

“Weknow changing fromdoor-to-door to community mailboxes representsa significant changefor residentswho have not hadit before. We alsounderstandwhat neighbourhoodsare to residents. We’reconfident we canimplementthis transitioninathoughtful andeffective way,” said Jeremy Cotton, manager of municipalengagement and governmentaffairs for Canada Post.

Delta at that time had about39,000addresses with about28,000 getting maildelivery at thedoor.

Canada Post announcedtheprevious Decemberit would be phasing outdoor-to-door deliveryof regular mail to urban residents over five years, citing significant losses becauseofan increasing useofdigital communicationand a declineofletter mail volumes.

Part ofa multi-faceted plan to reducecosts, Canada Postsaidit would work with localofficials

to choose safeand appropriate community mailbox sites.

TheCrowncorporation set out somecriteria including havingthe mailboxes close to street lighting wherever possible.

Canada Post at the timealso saidit wasconsulting variousgroups, including seniors, about “alternative approaches forthose with significant challenges.”

However, the postal servicedidnot state whetherit wasconsideringcontinuinghome

deliveryforcertain people, even foranadded fee.

Whentheconversionprogram wasfirst announced by the Conservative government, Ladner wasthe first communityinthe Lower Mainlandtargeted forconversion.

That transitionfor approximately4,900 homesinLadner was scheduledfor April1, 2015,following a period ofconsultation with residentsandthecityon locationsforthecommunity mailboxes.

In 2015, Canada Post completed a Community Engagement Report.

Basedon1,670 Delta responses, the report noted Canada Post found that security of mail was theprimaryconcernfor most residents.

Canada Post also determinedthat 92 percentof respondents preferredsmaller clusters of community mailboxes, close to homes.

A significant number of people were alsoconcerned abouttheaccessibilityof mailboxes, particularly fortheir neighbours withdisabilitiesand seniors.

Deltacity staff recommendthat Canada Post

be requested to provide accessibilityfeaturesin conjunction withthe installationofthenew community mailboxes.

A seriesofconcerted pads would be installed that year aheadofthe plannedinstallations.

Not havingdoor-todoor had beenafactof lifefor yearsfor newer housingdevelopments and multi-familycomplexes, butthe switch to community mailboxesfor homesthat have always hadtraditionalhome deliverydidn’t go over well.

Afew weeksafterthe subsequentfederalelection,theconversion was suspended,andamoratorium laterimposed.

Then DeltaMP Carla Qualtrough saidthe homedeliveryissue was something sheheard loudand clearduringthe election campaign and inherfirst few months asMP.

“Weundertook a reviewandI will saythat Deltaprovideda tonof feedback because it was so near anddear to the heartsof South Deltans who were facingthis,” she saidfollowing the suspensionoftheplan.

Theconcentre pads were later removed.

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Canada Postadecadeagoassuredthatitsmany years of experience with communitymailboxes would helpmake forasmoothtransition.

Community

Deltabusinessleaderselected forprestigiousfellowsprogram

Gwen Martin,atrailblazingentrepreneur andglobal business leader basedin Delta, has been named to the International Women’s Forum(IWF) Leadership FellowsProgram Classof 2025/26.

She joinsadistinguishedglobalcohortof 39high-impact women from11countries selected forthe32nd yearof thispremierleadership initiative.

TheIWF Fellows Programisahighly selectiveflagshipinitiative designed to accelerate the careersofexceptional womenthrough advancedleadership training, international collaboration,and impactfullegacy work.

Participantsengage inimmersive learning experiences at worldrenowned institutions, includingINSEADin Franceandthe University of Cambridgeinthe UK,as wellasa series of masterclasses with IWFmembers. Fellows alsodesignanddeliver a legacyproject to create measurablecommunity impact.

“I’mthrilled to be selected,” said Martin. “Thisopportunity will allowme to grow along-

sideinspiring women leadersfromaroundthe worldwhiledevelopingaprojectthat gives back to ourcommunity Ilookforward to learning at Cambridge and INSEAD, working withan IWFmentor, andelevating women’sleadership globally.”

This year’s Fellows hailfromthe Bahamas, Canada, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Kyrgyzstan, Mexico, Singapore, SouthAfrica, Türkiye, the United Kingdom, andthe United States.

Fellows become part of a powerfulglobalnetwork ofnearly 800alumnae across57countries— leaderswhoareshaping industries, policy,and innovation at everylevel.

“IWF Fellows join aglobalnetwork of alumnaeofmorethan 820leadersacross57 countries, with over

three decadesofproven impact,” said Ben Martin, president of Evolution Fulfillmentand business partner to Gwen. “Gwen’s selection reflects both herleadershipexcellence andhercommitment to buildingthriving, inclusive workplaces.

“It’sexciting to see our very own Delta leaderin thismix.”

Gwen Martinisthecofounderofthe Evolution Groupof Companies andCEOof Blastramp and Silverback Systems Her career spans early serviceasacivilian with theBritish Armed Forces, executive leadership with Philips Lighting, and founding multiple successful venturesacross logistics, software,and philanthropy.

Anadvocatefor womeninleadership andcommunity-driven innovation,she has led publichealthinitiatives during the COVID-19 pandemicandcontinues to create spacefor underrepresented voices. Fluentin multiple languages,sheholdsa Joint Honoursdegree from Keele University and haslived and worked across Europe and North America.

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COUNCILCONSIDERATIONOFBYLAWS–OCTOBER6,2025

NoticeisherebygiventhatDeltaCityCouncilwillconsidergivingfirst,second,andthirdreadingstothebylawsreferencedbelowatitsRegular Meetingat7:00p.m.onMonday,October6,2025intheNorthDeltaCentrefortheArts,Theatre,1142584Avenue,Delta,BC.

FileNo.LU009876(BylawNo.8533)

Location: Aportionofthe72AvenueCorridorApplicant: CityofDelta

Proposal:TointroduceanewTownhouseResidential2(TH-2)Zoneto“DeltaZoningBylawNo,7600,2017”.TheTH-2Zonewouldpermittownhouses,andregulate lotsize,lotcoverage,height,andsetbacksfortownhousedevelopments;and

Toamend"DeltaZoningBylawNo.7600,2017"byrezoning152propertiesalongportionsofthe72AveCorridor,shownas“SubjectProperties”onthemap below,totheTownhouseResidential2(TH-2)Zonetoallowforfuturetownhouseprojects.ThisrezoningisconsistentwiththeOfficialCommunityPlan.

StaffContact: MadelineKowalchuk–SeniorPlanner,604-952-3814

FileNo.LU009830(BylawNo.8517)

Location: 4872DeltaStreet

Applicant: 1441997BCLTD

Proposal:Applicationfor Zoning Bylawtextamendmenttopermitthe conversion of aportionofthe ground floor commercialunitsinanexistingmixed-usebuildingtoresidentialuse.ThisapplicationisconsistentwithDelta’s OfficialCommunityPlan.

DeltaZoningBylawNo.2750,1977,AmendmentBylawNo.8517

ToamendComprehensiveDevelopmentZoneNo.476(C.D.476)under“DeltaZoningBylawNo.2750,1977”to increasethenumberofdwellingunitsfrom4to6andpermittheconversionofaportionofthegroundfloor commercialunitstoresidentialuse;reduceminimumresidentialparkingrequirementsfrom1spaceto0.66spaces perdwellingunit; reduce minimumstratalot area from 85m2 to 37m2 andamend theexistingpermitted commercialusestoalignwiththeproposedreducedcommercialunitsizesandwasteandrecyclingstorageareas.

StaffContact:EmilyPaterson-Planner,604-952-3612

FileNo.LU009815(BylawNo.8528)

Location:6456CabelduCrescent

Applicant: NavjotNarula

Proposal:Applicationforrezoningtopermitatwo-lotsmallscaleresidentialsubdivision.Thisapplicationisconsistentwith Delta’sOfficialCommunityPlan.

DeltaZoningBylawNo.7600,2017,AmendmentBylawNo.8528

TorezonethesubjectpropertyfromSingleDetachedResidential1(RS1)toSingleDetachedResidential6(RS6) inordertoallowsubdivisionofthepropertyintotwosmallscaleresidentiallots.

StaffContact:KatyaMorenets-Planner,604-952-3485

Community

KinVillageQuizNight Winners

KinVillageQuizNight: KinVillageCommunity Centre’s latestQuizNight had fiveteamswithinthreepointsatthefinish. With10 roundsof10questions, the winningteam“Up2KnowGood” squeakedaheadwithafinalscore of81 points. Twelveteams competed forthe top prize in subjects ranging fromhistoryto sporttonature.ThenextQuizNightwill beon Saturday, Nov. 29.

COUNCILCONSIDERATIONOFBYLAWS–OCTOBER6,2025

FileNo.LU009795(BylawNo.8529)

Location:6632LambertCrescent

Applicant: SatinderBaughan

Proposal: Applicationforrezoningtopermitatwo-lotsmallscaleresidentialsubdivision.Thisapplicationisconsistentwith Delta’sOfficialCommunityPlan.

DeltaZoningBylawNo.7600,2017,AmendmentBylawNo.8529

TorezonethesubjectpropertyfromSingleDetachedResidential1(RS1)toSingleDetachedResidential5(RS5) inordertoallowsubdivisionofthepropertyintotwosmallscaleresidentiallots.

StaffContact:HayleyBurns,Planner,604-946-3332

FORMOREINFORMATIONREGARDINGTHEPROPOSAL

Materialsrelatedtotheproposalsuchastheproposedbylaws,detailedmapsandotherinformationmaybeinspectedatDeltaCityHall,4500ClarenceTaylorCrescent,Delta,BC, MondaytoFriday,excludingstatutoryholidaysfrom9:00a.m.to4:00p.m.fromThursday,September25,2025toMonday,October6,2025.

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

Correspondencereceivedupto12:00p.m.onThursday,October2,2025maybeincludedintheAgendapackage.Allcorrespondencemustincludeyournameandfulladdress andmayformpartofthepublicrecordfortheproposalandbepublishedontheCity’swebsite.

� Email:mayor-council@delta.ca OR

Writeto: MayorandCouncil,CityofDelta 4500ClarenceTaylorCrescent Delta,BC,V4K3E2

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Community HeronHospiceGolfClassic celebrates with communityspirit andfunonthe fairways

Delta’s “mostfun dayonthe local charity golfcircuit” returnedon Friday, Sept.5,asthefifthAnnual Heron Hospice Golf Classic teed off at Tsawwassen Springs.

The eventbrought together golfers, sponsors, volunteers, and nearly 200 banquet guestsfor a dayof sport, connection,andcompassion—allin support ofend-of-lifeandgriefprogramsoffered free of charge by Heron Hospice Society of Delta.

Throughthe generosityofcommunity business partners, virtually everyhole onthecourse featured prizes, contests, orgiveaways, adding to theenergy and excitementthat make this tournament a favourite amonglocal golfers.

Following theafternoonofplay, guests gathered fora buffetdinner,live and silent auctions,andalivelyprogram emceed by Tsawwassen recordingartist—andOptimistcolumnist—Warren Dean Flandez.

The Heron Hospice Golf Classic raised morethan$88,700,which will directly fund Heron Hospice’s counselling, grief supportgroups,andcommunity outreachprogramsacross Delta.

Evenmodestcontributions raised throughthe tournamenttranslate into meaningful, hands-on support for local families—where everydollar hasan outsized impact.

Heron Hospiceextendsheartfelt thanks to itspresenting sponsor, The Witt Family,as wellas to its major sponsors—the DeltaAgricultural Society,theEspiritu Foundation, Thomas Investments Ltd.,andGraham Construction—whose generosityhelped make the tournament possible.

Heron Hospicealso recognizesthe tirelessefforts ofitsdedicated team of volunteers, whose enthusiasmand hard work brought everydetail of the event to life.

“Every swing, every bid,and every sponsorship representscompassion inaction,” said Chris Pettypiece, board president of Heron Hospice Society of Delta. “Thiscommunity has once again shown itsextraordinary capacity to come togetherand care for oneanother.”

Formoreinformation about Heron Hospice Societyof Deltaand itsprograms,visitwww.heronhospice.org.

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RotaryClubofLadner welcomesguestspeaker

The Rotary Clubof Ladnerisdelighted to welcomeDirectorfor Western Canada, Bud Conroy asafeatured guest speakerfor our regular weeklylunch meetingfor Tuesday, Oct. 7.

Thepresentation by the Canadian Snowbird Association willfeature updatedtravel regulations,cross borderissues, updatesontravelinsuranceandcoverage aboard and much more on Canadianstravelling abroad.

Thepresentation will interest anyonetravelling forpleasure.

The Rotary Clubof Ladnermeets weekly at the Coast Tsawwassen Innfor Rotaryupdates andinformation,lunch, fellowshipandaprogramofinterest to Rotary members and guests. Thisupcoming Rotary lunchmeeting hasgreater publicinterest the club wouldlike to invitelikeminded guests to attend. The sessionpromises to be fullofusefuland

beneficialinformation to Canadiantravellers. Because oftheamount of information,those wishing to attendshouldallocate twohours or more includinglunch.

Registration starts at 11:45 a.m. withlunch at noonfollowed by the presentation.

Cost ofthe meetingis $30.

Formoreinformation, visitwww.rotary-ladner .orgoremail,denischuk. denis@gmail.com

Registrationisa must, but payment can be at thedoorifpre-registered.

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TheDeltaOptimistisproudofthemenand womenwho areservingorhaveservedour country. We wouldliketopay tributetoasmanySouthDelta born-and-raisedmilitarypersonnelaspossible inourupcomingRemembrance Dayfeature publishinginourNov. 6thedition.

If youoralovedone iscurrentlyservingorhas servedour country, we areinvitingyou to submit aveteranlistingforour feature.

Pleaseemailthefollowingto ijacques@delta-optimist.com: •Photo of veteran •25-wordmax.bioof veteran Pleasemark ‘Newveteranlisting’ inthesubject lineofyouremail.

All emails mustbe received by Thursday, Oct. 30 at 5p.m. Inclusionwillbe

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Community

DeltansreceiveDIVERSEcity AwardsofImpact

IAN JACQUES

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A pairof Deltans were amongeight recipientsof DIVERSEcity Awardsof Impact.

On Wednesday, Sept. 24, registered charity DIVERSEcity Community Resources Societycelebratedtheseimpactful changemakers at the DIVERSEcity Awardsof Impact,held at the Surrey Arts Centre.

“Buildinga better Canada beginsin community— with trust, withvisionand withinclusion,” said Neelam Sahota,CEO, DIVERSEcity. “It’sone ofthe reasons we hold eventslikethe Awards ofImpact— to create

opportunitiesforcommunityengagement, engaging withnew stakeholders and making space at the table,and welcomeall communitymembers, especially marginalized groups, to fostera sense of belonging, together.”

Winners were announcedineight categories.

Each recipient came to the stage to sharetheir storiesofadversity and triumphs,movingusall totears and cheers.

Lyn Verra-Lay received the Inspiring Seniors Award.

Through Belinda’s Connection Caféin Delta, Verra-Lay hascreated a joyful,arts-based space where seniors gather to connect, create and

thrive.

Hervisionblending creativity withcommunity, to supportmental wellness and belonging forolder adultsacross Surrey, White Rock and Delta. She believesthat artcombined with socializingisimportant to the mentalhealth wellnessof ourelders, keepingthem vital and connected in theircommunity.

“I have a background in performance and visualarts, andIthought whydon’tIinvite seniors to comeandconnect throughcreativityand community,” she said.

“So, Belinda’s Connection Café was bornin March 2022. We have reached many seniorsfrom ages 55 to 95, and we’lldo

music andmovementor drawingor journalling It’s wonderful to see everyone having a good time. I’m happywhen they are happy.”

Alex Sangha received the Strengthening Safety Award

Sangha,founderof Sher Vancouver, hascreated a safe welcoming

spacefor LGBTQ+ South Asiansandfriends.

A nationally recognized human rightsadvocate and social worker, Sangha leads withcompassion,visionandcourage— buildinginclusive communitieswhere everyone belongs. Sher Vancouveralso works withDIVERSEcity’s Safe Haven

“Leadershipisa calling,” Sangha said. “I rememberwhen Sher Vancouver was getting funding, peopleinthe community saidnooneis going to funda gay, Sikh, SouthAsianorganization. You’re wasting yourtime.

My mom said,intheface ofadversity, you have to be courageous I believe

in youand support you …18 years later, we are a registered charity with 10employees,27 subcontractorsand30active volunteers at anygiven time.”

Theother award recipientsincluded: Daljit Gill-Badesha Community Changemaker Award

Troy MacBeth Abromaitis Reconciliationin Action Award

Kerry Cavers Gender Equity Award

Akshay Sachdeva Diverse Abilities Award

Stephanie Quon Youth Leadership Award Kingdom Acts Foundation— Food Justice Advocate Award

Picturedlefttoright;StephanieQuon, Lyn Verra-Lay, Daljit Gill-Badesha, Kingdom Acts Foundation’s Blessingand Godwin Ude, Akshay Sachdeva (front),Alex Sangha(back), Kerry Cavers and Troy MacBethAbromaitis.

LIFESTYLES

South Delta Artists Guild presents APlacein the World

LAURELJOHNSON ANDLEAPRICE

Contributing Writers

A Placeinthe Worldis anewandexciting challenge forthe South Delta Artists Guild.

There were 26images fromphotos submitted by theartistsandthe public to actasa springboardforinspirationand interpretation.

Eachartist wastasked to create somethingnew intheir ownimaginative tradition. Up to fiveartists willproduceanew image basedononeof theoriginalphotos.

TheArts Guildpresentsanartistin residence, Kate Herring.

She will be demonstratingtheproductionof a3D paintingusingfibre, clay,andfoundobjects. She stitches withthread and weavesher magic Shelikesdepicting naturalforms to create an unusualobject d’ art.

Mark your calendarfor Saturday, Oct. 4and pop in betweennoonand 4 p.m. to seeher work.

A Placeinthe World, theArts Guild’s new show,opens Oct. 3 and runsuntil Oct. 26th atGallery1710in Tsawwassen. The galleryisopenfromnoon to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday Gallery1710is locatedon56th Street next to the South Delta Rec. Centre.

YukYuk’scomedyshowcomingtoDelta

Showis Saturday, Oct.4 at Genesis

Theatrein Ladner

Yuk Yuk’sis launchinganew comedy seasonbringing outreachshows to Delta, Surrey and White Rock inthecoming weeks.

The Deltashowisa onenighttheatre event at Genesis TheatreinLadner on Saturday night, Oct. 4 at 8 p.m.

Theshow willfeature headliner Damonde Tschritter.

“Thesetheatre events are abouttaking the Yuk Yuk’s experience beyond our Surrey home base and reachingnew audiencesthrough ourcommunity outreach initiatives,” said Eric Y. Lapointe, CEOof Icarus Capital Corp,producerof Yuk Yuk’sbrandedcomedy shows throughout B.C. and Calgary.

“Atthe sametime, we’re building up ournew clubprogramming withshowsand workshopsthat notonlyshowcase the best in Canadiancomedy butalsohelpdevelopthenext generationof performers.”

Tschritterisa renowned Canadiancomediancelebrated forhisuniqueanduproarious stand-upcomedy.

Witha career spanning television, radio,andlive performances,he’s earnedaccolades forhis storytellingandcomedic talent, making himaninspiration to audiences worldwide.

Tschritterisa veteranof every majorcomedy festival

Sunday@3presents

Black‘nBling

The Sunday @3concert series at Ladner United Church presents Black ‘n Blingon Sunday, Oct. 5 at 3 p.m.

Black ‘n Blingisatrioofpiano, vocals,brassand drumsthat embraces swing music, Latinand pop hitsfromthe past andmore.

Come joininfora sing-alongof yourfavourite tunesfeaturingthetrioof Michelle Carlisle, Don Biggerand Bill Buurmeester.

Ticketsare$10 cash at thedoor.Ladner United Church isinLadner Village at 5960 48th Ave.

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in NorthAmerica, including theprestigious New Facesof Comedy at Just forLaughs. Notably,he’s oneof two Canadians to win The Seattle International Comedy Competitionand was awarded the Gold Medal Performance

forthe topcomedicact at the 2010 Winter Olympic Gamesin Vancouver.

Ticketsforthe Deltashow are$35and can be purchased at:www.jumpcomedy.com/e/ delta.

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Comejoin in forasingalongof your favourite tunes featuringthetrio ofMichelle Carlisle, Don BiggerandBill Buurmeester.

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Yuk Yuk’sislaunchinga comedytourwithastopinLadnerat GenesisTheatreon Saturday night, Oct. 4 featuringheadliner Damonde Tschritter.

CHURCHDIRECTORY

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

3900ArthurDrive, Ladner 604-946-4522

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Mass Schedule

Saturdayat5pm

Sundayat9am 11amand 5pm

Daily Massin theChapel at 9amMon-Sat

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Theanchorthatholds

“We have this hope asananchorfor the soul, firmand secure.” –Hebrews6:19

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

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

Sundaysat10:00a.m. Rev.Jason Truell

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St Augustineonce said: “Hope has two beautiful daughters; their namesareAnger and Courage Anger at the waythingsare, and Courage to see that they donot remainasthey are.”

Life sometimesfeels like being out at sea in themiddleofa storm. The windsofuncertainty blow hard,the waves ofdiscouragement rise high,and wewonderif we’ll be swept away. Yet Hebrews remindsus: hopeis ouranchor.An anchordoesn’t stop the storm, butit keepsthe shipfromdrifting and crashing.

Ourhopeisnotfragile—itisfastened to Christ Himself.

This weekin Canada, we paused forthe

Minister’s Minute

National DayforTruth and Reconciliation.

It remindsusthat hope must not onlycomfort us—it must alsomove us. Hope anchors usin facing hard truths:the painfullegacy of residential schools,the voices of survivors, andthe call to healing. If we are anchored in Christ,then we cannotdrift past these realities. Instead, we find

thecourage to stand still, to listen,and to walk together toward justice and reconciliation.

Hope is never passive. It steadiesuswhenthe world chasesshortcuts or avoidsuncomfortable truths. It inspiresus to be reconcilers, peacemakers, andhealersin our families,communities, andincreation itself.

In quietmoments, we canpray: Lord Jesus, be my anchorwhen storms rise. Keepme steady whenI want to drift. Give mecourage to facetruth, strength to seek reconciliation,andhopethat endures.

And withthat prayer, we go into the world, knowing the storms will come, buttheanchor will hold. Christ steadies our steps,the Spirit strengthens ourcourage, and the Father’s love keeps us secure—firmand unshaken.

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“Be Faithful,betrue, be ablessing”

Makea Will Week

Leavealegacythatliveson

A DonorDirected Fund isa simpleandflexible way to supportthe causes you care about—both during yourlifetimeand beyond.

You cancontribute money to thefundnow and receiveanimmediate tax benefit,thendirect giftsfromthefund to the charitiesof your choice whenever you’re ready. Plus, you caninclude a DonorDirected Fundin your Will, so your charitable goalscontinue even after yourlifetime. This means yourgiving can create a lastinglegacy that supportsthe causes andorganizations you care aboutmost, long into thefuture.

Oneofthegreatest advantagesofa Donor

Directed Fundisthat you’renotlimited to just oneorganization. You can support multiple charities while keeping yourgiving organized inoneplace.

You can setupand contribute to a Donor Directed Fundthrough the Delta Community Foundation—Delta’s own communityfoundation. Asatrustedlocalorganization,the Foundation helpsdonors stay connected to theneedsof theircommunitywhile ensuringthat fundsare distributed wisely and responsibly.

Communityfoundationsplay avital rolein building stronger,more resilientcommunities. They bring together people,ideas,and resources

to supportlocalpriorities. Throughlong-term planning and careful stewardship, theyensure charitabledollarscontinue making animpact for generations.

A DonorDirected Fund isameaningful way to honouralovedoneor create a lasting family legacy. You can namethe fundafter someone specialorinvolve your childrenandgrandchildren inthegivingprocess— passingdownthe values of generosity andcommunity involvement. By working with the Delta Community Foundation, yourgiving stays rooted in Delta, helping yourcommunity thrive—nowandinto the future.

formorethanalifetime.Supportingthe

thanadonation—it’s alasting commitmentand

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Estate Planning: Preserveand Protect Your Legacy

Makea Will Week

Whyhavingawillmattersmorethanyouthink

Writinga will-orupdating anoldone-isoneofthose tasks many ofus putoff.

I’ll get to it laterisacommonexcuse, butthe realityis, havinga willis aboutfarmore thandividingupmoneyor property It’s about caring for yourlovedonesand making sure your wishesare respected.

Make a Will Weekisatimely reminderof just howimportantitis-no matter your age, familycircumstances,orfinancial situation.

Withouta will,the law decideshow yourestate is divided. That maynot reflect what youwant. A partner, stepchildren,or closefriends maynot be recognized under provincial law.Or perhaps you’vealready helped one child withthe purchase of their first home, butnotthe younger one yet. A willensures you decidewhoinheritsandhow

much,who carries out your wishes,andfor parents with young children,who stepsinas guardian. That peaceofmind alone makescreatinga will worthwhile.

Forfamilies,a will canalso preventconflict. Sadly,disagreements aboutinheritance are commonwhenthereare no clearinstructions. By setting out yourintentionsformally, you spare yourlovedone’s unnecessary stress anddisputesandhelpthemfocuson supporting each other.

If you don’t have children, a will can be evenmoreimportant.

Leaving clearinstructions preventsuncertainty and strainforextendedfamilyand friends;afterall, someone will have to decidehow yourestate isdistributed.

But willsaren’tonly about family. They canalso reflect

your valuesandthe causes you care about. Some people make gifts to charities,creating a legacy that continues to make adifference.

A willalso makesit easier forlovedones to manage your affairs. Why? Dying without a will (known as dying‘intestate’) can lead to lengthy, costlylegalproceedings. By makingyour wishes clear, you streamlinetheprocess, minimizelegalfees,andhelp your beneficiaries avoidemotional strainandunnecessary delays.

The goodnewsisthat writinga willis simplerandmore affordablethan many people think.Anotaryor lawyer can guide you throughtheprocess. Taking this stepdoesn’t just protect yourestate -it’s oneof themostimportantgifts you canleave behind.

-Submitted by Sterling Notary

Makea Will Weekisatimely reminderofjusthowimportant itis-nomatter yourage, familycircumstances, or financial situation.

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Makea Will Week

Themanyrolesoflawyers

Thelegal profession castsa wide net. Lawyersand attorneys wear several differenthats, and knowing howto distinguish betweenthe many typesof legalprofessionals canhelp peoplefind the rightfitwhen they’relooking for legalrepresentation or guidance.

Defence lawyer: Thanksto Hollywood,the public hasagoodidea ofwhat defenselawyers do,evenifmost people willneverneedone.Defence lawyersdefend peoplewho have been accusedofbreakingthe law. People accused ofcrimeswho cannotaffordto hireaprivate attorneycan be assigned apublic defender to representthem as the legalprocessplays out.

Familylawyer: Familylawyers specialize in many differentareas.Some familylawyers mayspecializeindivorce cases, whileothersmay specializein child adoptions.Lawyers who specializeindomesticviolence casesalsomay qualifyasfamilylawyers.

Estateplanning lawyer: Over time, just aboutanyone mightrequirethe servicesof alawyerwho specializes in estate planning.

Theseprofessionals help people with their wills andcan helpensureasset transfersgoassmoothly as possible. Estate planninglawyers alsocan help people establishtrusts.

Personalinjurylawyer: Commercialsfor personalinjury lawyersdotthe television landscape, making theseprofessionalsamongthe mostrecognizablelegalprofessionals. Personalinjurylawyers specializein civillitigationwhile representingclients who mayhavebeeninjured at work or in publicorin another setting.

Real estate lawyer: Homeowners utilizerealestatelawyers when buying their homes.These lawyerscan represent both buyers and sellers(though not both at the same time)astheparties negotiatethe saleof ahome,essentiallyservingasintermediaries between thetwo parties.

Realestate lawyersare oftenpresent when closingdocumentsaresigned. Realestate lawyersalsoworkondisputesbetween tenantsand property owners.

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Makea Will Week

How to choose an executor of your will

The DeltaLawOffice hasprovided some valuableinformationonhow you should choose your executorof your Will.

Usually, spouses will appoint each otheras executor,andthentheir childrenonthe passing of bothofthem.If you have this kindofafamily –and youlikeandtrust your kids-then youare inluck. But many people don’t.

Here are somequestions to ask yourself aboutthe person you might choose instead: Do theylivelocally? It’s easier to deal with your residence, banksandall the stuffin yourhomeif yourexecutorlivesnearby.Also, appointingan executorwho resides out of Canada can raisetax

andlogisticalissues.

Do youtrust them? To manage yourassets with careand respect? To do a good,thoroughandquick job? To getalong withthe other beneficiaries?

Willthey want the job? Askthem. What ifthey haveanew job,anew baby,orare themselves past the age wherethey wantthis kindof responsibility?

If youareablended family,or have beneficiarieswhodon’t getalong, wouldithelp to appoint a third party to lookafter things?

Youonlyneed one executor. Youdon’t get a better job withmore, and youareusually just makingmore work sincethey willallneed to sign everything. We recommend

oneexecutor,andthen oneor twoalternatives or back-upsin case the first can’tdoit.

If youdon’t have a familymemberwho can dothisfor you,consider a professional.

Your bank will have an affiliated trustcompany who candothis.

Otherprofessionals may be able to help Delta LawOfficeoffersthis service.

Executors canexpect to be paidup to five percent ofthe valueoftheestate Most professionals charge lessthanthis,depending on the size andcomplexity of yourestate.

If youdon’t appoint anexecutorin your Will, it will be up to someone from yourfamily to apply to thecourtfor permis-

If youdon’tappointan executor in your Will,itwillbeuptosomeonefrom your familytoapplytothe court for permission tolookafter your estate.

sion to look after your estate. Thisaddscosts anddelay.Ifnoone comesforward,thenit islikelythat the govern-

ment will stepin.

In summary, your executorneeds to step into yourshoes to finishup yourfinancial business. Consider carefully you want to dothis important job.

-Submitted by Delta Law Office

DELTA SPORTS SunDevilsrolltobighome winoverNewWest

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

Desmond Tregaskisonthemound facing Team Quebec at the2025 CanadaGames.

From YouthChampion to the CanadaGames

Last October, Tsawwassen’s Desmond Tregaskis was recognized asa Youth Athleteofthe Year by the Delta Sports Hallof Fame.

A Rookieofthe Year pitcher withthe Delta Premier Blue Jays, Tregaskis sethis sightson Team B.C. andthe2025 Canada Gamesin St. John’s,Newfoundland.

This August,Tregaskis didmorethan just achieve his goalof representing B.C. in St. John’s: hehelped lead Team B.C. to a Goldmedal performanceinmen’s baseball.

Asthe startingpitcher for B.C.’s tournament opener against Team Quebec,Tregaskis recordeda5-4 win,the first ofthree B.C. winsin poolplay, sendingthem into themedal round.

In semifinal,Tregaskis again stepped onthe mound as startingpitcher, thistime against Team PEI.

He handled thepressure anddeliveredthe win. Over sixinnings,he gave up just onehitand no runsina7-0 win.A 3 -2victory over Quebec securedtheir goldmedal.

Tregaskisis just one of many excellent Delta athleteswho have been recognized by the Delta Sports Hallof Fame.

Theupcoming2025 Banquetof Champions inon Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn,and willintroduce another class of veteran achievers and rising stars. Ticketsarenowon sale. Visitwww.deltasportshalloffame.ca for more information.

-Submitted

IAN JACQUES ijacques@delta-optimist.com

A good win,andanice stepin the right direction.

That’s how headcoach Scott Martensdescribed the junior varsity South Delta Sun Devils impressive 35-6 home win last Thursday (Sept. 25) over the New West Hyacks.

“New West had size and numbers onus, butthey were a very rawfootball team, and we took advantage ofthat,” said Martens. “Weplayed aroundthis week with some personnel changes andallofthem seemed like they worked.Ascrazyasit is we have played five gamesnowandare still lookingforthe right mixfor offenceanddefence that givesus the best chancefor success.”

Much of the Sun Devils success camethroughtheair with four touchdowns passes by Quinn Kirincic to three different receivers –a45-yard pass to Simon Klukas, a35-yard pass to Henry Perry, athree-yard pass to Perryand a 50-yard pass to Ty MacGregor.

Easton Giesbrechtalso scored a majoroffa35-yardfumble recovery.

“Wealsoshuffled our backfield upabit to giveus somemore size at running back and some different matchupsif we want to grindit outor go more to the air,” added Martens.

South Deltaplaysitsfirst league game against rival Seaquamon Thursday,3 p.m. at

Dennison.

“Weneed to make another step inthe gamesthat count,” said Martens. “This was by far our best weekofpracticethis seasonandit showed by how the teamexecuted onthefield.Iam really excited for thecontinuedgrowth of the team and to seewhat we canaccomplish by working togetherforone common goal.”

Seniorvarsity

The senior varsity Sun Devils dropped a 34-26 decision to the numberone ranked W.J. Mouat Hawks in Abbotsford Sept.26. South Deltafailed to capitalize on severalopportunitiesinthe first halftrailing20-7 at half-time.

South Delta’s defence stepped upallowing theoffense to scored twounconverted touchdowns to bringthem to withinone at 20-19, butthe Hawks maintainedtheir composure andanswered back. Thelossdropped the Sun Devils to 3-2 overalland0-1in regular seasonplay,whilethe Hawks remainedunbeaten at 5-0.

Damian Dumas passed for111 yards, rushedfor114 yardsand scored three touchdowns overall.

David Christian rushedfor70 yardsandone touchdown while Willem Ter Keursledthe receivers with61 yardswhile Quinn Sjoberg had50 yards receivingandone touchdown.

JIMKINNEAR PHOTO

Thejunior varsitySun Devils rolledtoa 35-6winathome over New Westlast week.

ARMANDOTURA/BC GAMES SOCIETY PHOTO

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•Spaciousprimarybdrmshowcases aluxuriousensuite w/seamlessshower,standalonetub,dblvanity,&walk-incloset.

•Stunning 2bdrm &2bathwithLOFT!

•1,786sq.ft.

•Privatebalconyoverlookingthelagoon.

•CentrallocationattheCamptoninWindsorWoods.

•Vaultedceiling &topfloor.

390810750135AStreet,Surrey $729,000

•Brandnew 2bdrm& 2bath.

•Spectacularviewsfromthe39th floor.

•Exceptionalamenities: afitnesscentre,expansive outdoorterrace,meetinglounge &mediaroom.

•3bdrm&3 bath, 2627sq.ft.

•PrimelocationacrossfromErnieBurnettPark

•Closetoschools,golfcourse, &endlesswalkingtrails

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LaMirage! Welcometothistopfloortwobedroomtwobathroom condooverlookingBeachGrovegolfcoursewithviewstotheNorth Shoremountains.Nicely appointedwithhardwoodflooringandlarge kitchen.Thisunitofferstwostoragelockers,gasstove,gasfireplace, builtinvacsystem,andaccesstomassiverooftopdeckperfect forlargebbqdays.Buildingoffers aworkoutarea,meetingroom, workshopand agreatlocationincentralTsawwassen.

GregZyp604-807-9700

West -Largetwobedroom,twobathroom,Quite cornerunit closetotheriver indesirableRiver West! Twolarge bedrooms,twobathrooms,Largewalk-in closet,over140sqft sundeckandopenplan.Locatedjust ashortwalkfromthecharmof downtownLadnerandtheserene FraserRiver.Greatvaluehere! GregZyp604-807-9700

Investor &BuilderAlert: WaterfrontMarinaOpportunityinLadner! Aone-of-a-kindwaterfrontpropertyhasjustbeenreducedandit’s brimmingwithpotential-whetheryou’reaninvestor,developer,or someonedreamingofcoastallivingwith atwistofentrepreneurial spirit.Seton agenerous13,250sqftlot,thisuniquepropertyoffers. GregZyp604-807-9700

Greatdeal! 3bedroomtownhomewithgarage. Walktoeverything. UpdatesincludekitchenwithHickoryCabinets,disposal, 2sinks,all appliances,cabinetlighting,updated 5piecemainbathroom &laundry withnewcabinets &sink!ClosetodowntownLadner,shopping, Restaurants,andtransit.Easytoshowdon’tmissthisone! GregZyp604-807-9700

292CentennialParkway -Tsawwassen

$5,390,000

5| 5| 5185sqftI 9989sqftlot

PoolsideCoastalRetreatontheShoresof BoundaryBay.

5029 6Ave. -Tsawwassen

$1,495,000

5| 3| 2178sqft|9085sqftlot

Updatedfamilyhomew/beautiful1bdrmsuite. Canbesoldwith5041for redevelopment.

6| 7| 3857sqft |8988sqftlot $2,284,000

Custom-builtgemwithanattachedlegal 1bdrmsuite anda detached guestsuite —thisfamilyhomehasitall!

5041 6Ave. -Tsawwassen

$1,455,000

5| 2| 3020sqft | 8999sqftlot

Generouslysized residencew/detacheddouble garage.Canbesoldwith5029for redevelopment.

5| 4| 3962sqft | 8127sqftlot

QuietFraserHeightsno-thrustreet w/forestedbackdrop.

Primebuildinglot,quietlocation,closetotown.

Custombuiltw/gorgeousupdates,steps fromLadner Village. 4| 3| 2692sqft |4738sqftlot

463853St -Ladner

462853St. -Ladner 2| 1| 1164sqft |9178sqft lot $1,499,000 18,228sqftoflandwhencombined w/neighbouringproperty. 3|

|9050sqftlot

courtyardviews.

$899,000

MLS# R3045901

Breathtaking viewsofgolfcourseand mountainsfromthisfourth floor unit in concrete buildingatmuch desiredTsawwassenSprings. Original displayunitwithmanyupgrades, hardwood floors, high ceilings,upgradedkitchenwithquartzcounters,stainlesssteel appliancesand builtin Boschcappuccino machine. Wonderfulopen concept living/dining area A12by12footbalcony with naturalgas heatingand BBQ hook up.Geothermalheating andair conditioning. Twobedroomsandtwobathroomswithheatedfloorinprimarysuite, In suitestorage andsteps to fine dining,coffeeshopand golf course.

OPENHOUSESUNDAY2-4PM $2,349,000

1479 GrovePlace,Beach Grove, Tsawwassen, BritishColumbiaV4L1P5• MLS# R3007362

Welcometoyourdream rancher, built by PinnacleHomes andnestled in theheart of BeachGrove.Onthe market for thefirst time,thishiddengemexudes warmth,elegance, andquality craftsmanship. From thegleaminghardwood floorsand granitecounterstothe top-tier appliances and cedarsoffits,every detail hasbeen thoughtfully designed. Solid two-by-six construction ensureslasting comfort. Forinstant comfortenjoy theThermasol SteamShower foryourown privatespa.The private yard andpatio offer aserenespace to relaxorentertain.Homes likethisare rare—don’t miss your chance to fallinlove!

3074743 WRIVER ROAD Delta, BritishColumbiaV4K1R9 MLS# R2909473

RAREFIND!Spaciousupdated2bedroom&denpenthousewithopen concept plan andvaulted ceilings offers largeinterior& exterior viewsfrom2 decksofMt. Baker, VancouverIsland, themarinaand freightersonthe Fraser River. As an endcornersuite allows forextra windows providingamazingnaturallight in thegreat room/living and dining area andfeels like arancher in thesky!The qualityhighend kitchenfeatureselaborate custom cherry cabinetry, an oversize peninsula eating area complimented w/granitecounter tops,pullout appliance drawer,the latestsmartappliancesand ahugepantry. Other updatesinclude lush flooringand quality paintthroughout. Alsooffers a nice gymfacility &workshop, 2parking stalls,a huge storage looker anda 5minutewalktoold town Ladner.(30127774)

$595,000

405559914B AVENUE Delta, BritishColumbiaV4M0A3

MLS# R3032951

Welcometoyournewhome!Thistop-floorunitfeaturessoaring9’ceilings, giving it abrightand spacious feel.Enjoy your morningcoffeeora quiet eveningonthe privatebalcony facing thequiet back side of thebuilding. Thecondo includes twobedroomsand twofullbathrooms, awell-kept kitchenwithfridge, stoveand dishwasher,plusthe convenienceofinsuitewasheranddryer.You’llalsoenjoyaccesstoawell-equippedfitness room,a generously sizedstorage locker, anda largegated underground parkingstall.LocatedintheheartofTsawwassen,you’rejustashortwalk fromshopping,restaurants,schools,parksandtransit.Tuckedawayfrom thestreet,thisunitoffersa rare blendofprivacy andaccessibilityinone of thecommunity’s most desirablelocations.(31715599)

9667thStreet,Tsawwassen

$2,095,000

Moderncustomhomein BoundaryBayonabrightcorner lotjuststepstothebeach&trails.

14-494947AAvenue,Ladner

$925,000

Spacious&spotless 3bedroom&denhomein popularVillageGardens.

45ParkGroveCrescent,Delta

$1,850,000

ExecutiveFamilyhome,first timetoMarketoffering 5bedroomsand3fullbathrooms.

1020PacificPlace

$2,195,000

Prime16,523sq.ft.loton prestigiousPacificinthevillageroomfor2familiesorbuildnew.

109N110056St.,RoyalOaks

$675,000

NewListingInPrestigious RoyalOaksPatioEntryAnd BeautifullyMaintained.

105-65053Avenue,Delta

$1,850,000

Lifestyle!2,800sq.ft.ofGracious livingspacewithawaterfront patioinprestigiousMonterra.

471Centennial Parkway

$2,790,000

Executivehome,juststeps tothebeachwithoceanview fromprimarybedroom.

77-66AStreetBoundaryBay

$1,950,000

Sunnywestfacinglargelotnear thebeach8,100sq.ft.,buildyour dreamhomeormultifamily.

1111441GardenPlace

$425,000

BestbuyincentralTsawwassen, Bright1bedroomcondowith largepatiofacingsouth.

311-136356St.,WindsorWoods

$619,000

2bedroomsoverlooking thewaterfeature.

210-5099SpringsBlvd

$1,299,000

Cornerunit3bedroomplus den,fabulousviewwith 2decks.

51322Ave,Delta

$1,688,000

Primelocation-5Bdrm updatedfamilyhomemoveinready.

555513AAve

$675,000

Mostquietandsmallerbuilding ofWindsorWoods,topfloor penthousemoveinready.

21965BStreet,BoundaryBay

$2,399,000

CustomBuilt,buildersown -timelessfamilyhomewith highestqualitymillwork.

5221BentleyCr.,Ladner

$1,595,000

5CarGarage/Workshop inPrimeBentleyLocation ona9516sq.ft.

330Tsawwassen,BeachRoad

$3,798,000

Panoramicoceanfront property!85FTwaterfrontage. Byappointmentonly

5047ErinWay

$1,599,000

PebbleHillfullyrenovatedhome withstunningopengourmetkitchen andRVparkingwithplugin.

32955thStreet,Delta

$3,098,000

Panoramicviewhome, RebuiltwithSarahGallop Exteriordesign. AbsolutelyStunning.

OPENHOUSESUNDAY 2:00PM-4:00PM

Bedrooms: 3•Bathrooms:1.5 FloorArea:1,882sq.ft.

Welcomehome! This rarely available“Scandiabacksplit”offers 3bedroomsand1.5bathroomswith awestfacingbackyard,backing ontoMapleCrescent Park. Theuniquelayoutofferscharacterand stylewith vaulted ceilingsand exposedbeamsand afloortoceiling brickfireplaceinlivinganddining room adjoiningthe comfortable kitchen.Aspacious family roomonthelowerlevel,adjacent toa largeutilityroomthatisroughed-in fora3rd bathroom. Thishome hasbeenmeticulouslycared forandupdated withmanyquality improvementsincludinghigh-endcustomEuropeanwindows, anewer metal roofwith Leafguardgutters,newerfurnacecompletewithA/C, allnew PEXplumbingand anew HWtank.Other featuresinclude 220voutletinthesinglecargarage,central vac,andampleparking.

Bedrooms: 2•Bathrooms:2 FloorArea:1,067sq.ft.

Welcomehome to NauticaSouth! Thisbrightand spacious 2bedroom, 2bathroom CORNERsuitehas plentyto offerincluding afunctionallayoutwitha generousliving room,largeprimarybedroom complete with cozy windowseat, walkinclosetandensuite. Other featureshandscraped, engineered hardwood throughout,2tandemparking stalls, astoragelocker acrossthehallonthesamefloor.Hot waterandgas includedinthemaintenancefee.Steps to walkingtrails, coffeeshops, restaurants,themarinaand everything elsethatcharming Stevestonhas to offer.

JUSTLISTED

Bedrooms: 1•Bathrooms:1 FloorArea:514sq.ft.

Welcome to YaletownPark1,wherechicurbanlivingmeetsmodern luxury.Thisturn key ready,fully renovated1-bedroomsuiteexudes sophisticationwith astunningkitchen featuring waterfallquartz countertops,customcabinetry,sleektilebacksplash,fullsize appliances,andnewengineeredhardwoodfloorsthroughout. Thebathroomshowcasescustomglassinshower, newvanity andtilework,andpremiumfixtures. Thoughtfulupgradesinclude customclosetorganizers,freshdesignerpaint,newlighting,modern switchesthroughoutandmotorizedblinds. Completewithcityand FalseCreekviews fromthebalconyand 1parkingand 1storage locker.Thishomeis steps to Yaletown’svibrantdining,shopping, andlifestyle -anelevatedliving experienceintheheartofitall.

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

Welcomehome! Thisluxuriouscustom-builthome offers 5bedroom, 3.5baths, afunctionallayoutwith room forthewhole family including amortgagehelper.Thishomeis ashowstopper featuring aninviting &openmainfloor conceptwith arelaxingprimarysuite andtwootherbedroomsupstairs.Belowthemainfloor youwill find aflexiblefloorplan offering apossiblesuiteoradditionalliving space. Featuringsolidoakfloors, 9ft. ceilings, agourmetkitchen, custommill workthroughout, cofferedceilings, wood wainscotting, heatedtilefloors,newexteriorpaint,high efficiencyfurnace&hot waterondemand. Locatedona fully fencedandgatedcornerlot completewith adetachedgarage &allintheKillarneyareaclose to shops, restaurants,schools,transit, recreationandmore!

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JUSTLISTED

2308 -928Homer Street, VancouverBC •$668,800

$1,229,000

#301-1330HUNTERROAD, TSAWWASSEN

“TheSahalee”BeautifulGolfCourseViewsfromthissoutheastcorner unit.Over1700sq.ft.with agreatfloorplan,largeformallivingroom anddiningroom. TheBuildinghasbeenrecentlyupdatedinsideandout. ThisGorgeousunithaslargerooms,loadsofnaturalsunlight, 2fireplaces, radiantin-floorheat, 2bedrooms, 2bathrooms,2 balconies, 2parking stalls,andin-suitestorage! Walktodowntownfromthiswellmaintained one-of-a-kindbuilding. Ararefind. CALL ROBIN604-868-2844

$769,000

#319-1120TSATSUSHORESDRIVE,TSAWWASSEN

Thereisnothingfinerthanlivingin aresortwithno checkouttime! This penthouseissituatedonthelagoonsidewithexcellentnorthshoreand mountainviews!PrestigiousTsatsuoffersgym,partyroom,fulltime caretaker,gas &hot water(includedinmaintenancefees),bikeroom, undergroundparking.Itisrental,pet,kids &wheelchairfriendlyandJUST STEPS TO THEBEACH.Excellentoutdoorlivingwith a188sq.ft.deck. Amazing vaultedceiling! Totallyupdatedandlikenewcondition. CALL ROBIN604-868-2844

$1,549,000

567TRALEEPLACE,TSAWWASSEN

Great 4bedroom rancherin FabulouslocationinupperTsawwassen.Home featuresGoodfloorplanwith2500sq.ft., 4bedrooms,den,formaldining areaandlargekitchen/familyroomarea.Large westernrear yardwithtotal privacy andbeautiful vegetables.Homehashadmanyupdatesandnew flooringthroughout. Don’tmissthisGreatRancher.

CALL ROBIN604-868-2844

$2,299,999

BestpriceNewerHomeinTsawwassen. Thishomeoffers5118SQFTofmodern finishingsthroughoutwith atop-qualitykitchenfeaturing apremiumappliance package,open &airy overheightceilings,formallivinganddiningroom.Enjoy nearly19’ceilingsandskylightsas youenterthisluxurySPAinspiredhome. Upstairs,experiencethestunningmasterbedroomw/walkinclosetandensuite.All secondarybedroomsare OVERSIZED.MainfloordeliversanexceptionalPRIVATE OFFICEandheaddownstairstoentertainin yourDREAMYMediaRoomwith separate 2bednannyquarters.Greatoutdoorspacewith afullbackyardanda PAVEDSIDECOURTYARD.Walkingdistancetoschools,parks,golfandbeach.

CALL ROBIN604-868-2844

$1,799,000

51568A AVENUE,TSAWWASSEN

HugeSouthernExposedlotinCentralTsawwassen, over13,200sq.ft.with 72feetfrontageand183feetdepth. Thisisanexcellentpropertythatgives manyoptionstodevelopwiththenewProvincialDensityPolicies.Only minutesfromschoolsandparks. Vaultedceilingswith 3bedrooms,living room,diningroom,twobathroomsandlaundryupstairs.Downstairshas1 bedroomselfcontained“nanny”suitewithlaundry.Also abonus27’ x22’ insulated workshopwith220power, greatforsmallbusiness. CALL ROBIN604-868-2844

$899,000

#211N

-110056TH STREETTSAWWASSEN

GreatsouthwestexposedcornerunitinsoughtafterRoyalOaks.Good complexintheheartofTsawwassen,onlystepstorestaurants,shops,and community centre.Excellent floor planwith1,315sqft, 2bedroomsand 2fullbathrooms.Unitfeaturestheultimateincondolivingwithsouthwest exposuresincludinglargeprivatesundrencheddeck.Beautifullyrenovated andabsolutelystunningthroughout.Largestoragelockerand 2parking stalls.Don’tmissthisgreatunitin aGreatdevelopment. CALL ROBIN604-868-2844

$1,348,000

OPENHOUSESAT&SUN2PM-4PM

5319WESTMINSTER AVENUE

•3BEDROOMS &3BATHROOMS

•OFFERING2,180SQ.FT.OFBRIGHT& FUNCTIONALINTERIORLIVINGSPACE

•LARGE7,000+SQ.FT.WESTEXPOSEDLOT

•UPDATEDPRIMARYENSUITEANDSHARED BATHROOM

•NEWFLOORINGINFORMALLIVINGAND DININGSPACES

•PRIMECENTRALWESTLADNERLOCATION

$1,599,900

•4BEDROOMS &3BATHROOMS •2,208SQ.FT.INTERIORLIVINGSPACE

•FINISHEDBASEMENTWITH

#221-5535ADMIRAL

WAY

•2

•1 PRIVATESECURESTORAGEROOMONTHESAME FLOORASTHEUNIT

•1 PARKINGSPACEWITHEVROUGH-IN

•ACCESS TO HAMPTONCLUB,INCLUDESOUTDOORPOOL/ HOTTUB,GYMNASIUM,GYM,COMMONROOMANDMORE

5159HERONBAYCLOSE

•3BED 3BATH1,860SQ.FT.

•UPDATESINCLUDEAC,FLOORS,PAINT,REFINISHED KITCHENCABINETS

•CORNERLOTLOCATEDIN AQUIETCUL-DE-SAC

•PRIVATELANDSCAPED YARD,FULLYFENCEDBACKYARD

•EXCELLENTLOCATION WALKINGDISTANCE TO LADNER VILLAGE,GOLF,ELEMENTARY&SECONDARYSCHOOLS, WALKINGTRAILSANDMORE

A LARGE 7,500+SQ.FT.LOT

•2CARGARAGEWITH325SQ.FT.DETACHED GARAGE AT PROPERTYREAR

•RVPARKINGANDEVCHARGINGAVAILABLE. •EXCELLENTHOLLYLOCATIONCLOSE TO TRANSIT,SCHOOLSANDQUICKHWYACCESS

•4BEDROOMS &2BATHROOMS

•1,974SQ.FT.INTERIORLIVINGSPACE

•LARGE7,500+SQ.FT.LOT SIZE

•1BEDROOMSUITEPOTENTIAL

•UPDATEDKITCHENANDBATHROOMS

•NEWFLOORINGANDINTERIOR PAINT $1,238,800

5515COVEINLETROAD

•EXECUTIVE 4BED 4BATHFAMILYHOME

•OFFERING2,480SQ.FT.OFOPENCONCEPTLIVING

•RECENTLYUPDATEDPRIMARYENSUITEANDBOILEROFFERING

HWONDEMAND

•BACKSONTOTHE9THGREEN AT “THELINKS”GOLFCOURSE

•LOCATEDINLADNER’SCOVETEDNEISENGROVENEIGHBOURHOOD

•WALKINGDISTANCE TO THEMARINA,WALKINGTRAILS, ELEMENTARYSCHOOLSANDDAYCARE

$1,685,000

4911A53STREET

•5BEDROOM 5BATHROOM

•2,614SQ.FT.OPENCONCEPTLIVING

•DETACHED 1BEDROOM

1BATHROOM

COACHHOUSE

•CENTRALLOCATION,STEPS AWAY FROMLADNERVILLAGE

5300WESTMINSTER AVE.

Welcome to thehomethattrulyhasitall! This15-year-youngcustom-builtgem blends comfort &functionwithgrandliving/dining rooms,sleekvinylfloors& cozyfireplace. Thekitchenshineswithgranite, customcabinetry,winefridge, SS appliances &aseparatechef’s kitchen.Mainflooralsooffers abrighteating area, family room,office, 2nd primarybdrm,laundrywith abrandnewwasher/ dryer&alegal1-bdrmsuite. Upstairs features aspaciousprimarywithensuite& WICplus 3morebdrms (oneensuite).Outside:detachedguestsuite/studiowith 2piecebthrm, covereddeck forentertaining,doublegarage,hugedriveway& Walk to schools,shops,Lions Park &boatlaunch -this familyhomehasitall.

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Honour thememoryof someone specialby making adonationin theirnametoDelta Hospitaland Commu‐nity Health Foundation.

Donations made in memory of your loved one canbeacknowl‐edged with cardssent to family membersand anacknowledgement and receiptsent to thedonor.

JamesPatrickO’Toole February22, 1969-October6,2019

Frank Barr

Joseph RalphBurrett

RonnieGibson

Tom& Barb Gigliotti

John Goodwin

DewarHarper

Joanne Harris

Darren Heer

AmrikS.Hothi

Fred K. Kennedy

JoyceLyseng

Lorraine(Lori)

MacLennan

Randy Malmas

CarolMalysh

IanPaton Sr.

Dudley Ritchie

Joan Robinson

Rena Simpson

George Stern

KeithTough

Michael Twiss

Yourgenerosityhelps supportthe DeltaHos‐pitalCampusof Care, including Irene Thomas Hospiceand Mountain View Manor.

Thespecial memoriesofyou willalwaysbringasmile, Ifonlywe couldhaveyouback forjustalittlewhile; Thenwecouldsitandtalkagain justlikeweused to do. Youalwaysmeantsoverymuch andalwayswill,it’strue. untilwemeetagain Lovinglyrememberedbyyourfamily

With great sadness, we announcethepassing of John Currie at theVernon JubileeHospitalon September 19th,2025,at theageof72 years. He is deeplymissedbyhis sister,Sheila (Bill);brothers, Ianand Graeme(Xuan);and many friends throughout BC andbeyond.

Jill TasmanpassedawayunexpectedlyonMay 1, 2025,at PeaceArchHospital. Shewas79. With her boundlessenergy, creativity, and spirit,it’shardto believe she’sgone.

Abeloved Grade 5teacherat Hawthorne Elementaryfromthe late ’70s through theearly 2000s,Jillleft alasting mark ongenerationsof students. Shecoached track,createdplay backdrops,and gaveheralltoevery school event. Shewas thekindofteacher whomade adifference —thoughtful, engaged,anddeeplydedicated.

Outsidethe classroom,Jill wasendlesslycreative. Sheworkedwithwood, craftedstainedglass, painted, made jewelryand collaged. Shewasalsoa blackbeltinkarate, adefenderof BurnsBog,anda committed volunteerat theHospice Thrift Store, DDSLThrift, and KinVillage.And shelovednothing more thanpaddlingherkayakon theFraserRiver.

InLovingMemoryof Dolly“Elizabeth Violet”Wilson 1910 -2004

Therewillalwaysbe aheartache Andoften asilenttear. Butalwayspreciousmemories Ofthedayswehadyouhere. We holdyouclosewithinourhearts Andthereyouwillremain, To walkwithusthroughoutourlives, Untilwemeetagain. Lovefromyourfamily,xox

John wasborninLondon, England,on February 12th, 1953and in 1965, together with hisparents, Gordonand Patricia,immigrated to Canada. He revelledintheoutdooropportunitiesofferedbyliving inFernie, thenPrinceRupert, whereheenjoyed hiking,campingandobserving wildlife. After obtaining aBachelorof Sciencedegreeatthe University of BritishColumbia, Johnbecamea scienceteacher,inspiring studentsthroughout his teaching career,whichspanned over30 years. At UBCand laterwiththe Richmond Kajaks Club,he wasa competitivelong-distanceathlete,completing more than20 marathonsand travellingall over westernCanadaand thenorthernUSstatesfor trackand cross-country meets. John wasa longtermvolunteerat trackand fieldeventsatalllevels, includingofficiatingatthe 1978 Commonwealth Games.After retiring to theVernonarea,he took up pickleballand resumedayouthfulhobby,philately.

John lovedthe solitudeof theoutdoors. He treasured time spent withfriendsathisPeter Hope Lakecabin. Though fiercely independent,hewasa thoughtfuland considerateman,always offering to helpothers, aloverofhistoryandfact-based historicalfiction, folk music, spaghetti westerns,and hosting Sundayafternoon tabletenniswithfriends andneighboursatPredator Ridge.

In respecting John’s wishes,hewas cremated, and aninformalgatheringwill beheldforhisfriends and familytosharememoriesand stories. Details will be sharedonce available. As an expression of sympathy,thosewho wish to do so maysend donations in memory of John to theVernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation,designatedfor theMcMurtryBaergCancer Centre,orthe BC Cancer Foundation.

Sheissurvivedbyherhusband, BrianSmith;her daughter,Allison (Ryan);her granddaughter,Violet; and many dear friendsacross NorthAmerica.Her kindness, imagination,and sparkwill be missed more than wordscan say.

AtJill’srequest, no servicewillbeheld. Donations inhermemory maybemade to theTerry FoxFoundation.

Survived by hiswifeRuth,herdaughter and family,his four children,eight grandand five great-grandchildren.

No serviceatthistime.

Predeceased by herhusbandLen,specialfriend

Tomand sonMarcel. Survived by her sister Anke and many niecesandnephews in theNetherlands.

Carlawillbemissedbyallwhoknewher. FlyFree,MyFriend♥

WayneSayerpassedawaypeacefully in hissleepat age86 with histwo sons,David and Steven, by his side.

He wasoneof thelucky ones whogot to do whathe lovedmostfor aliving: makingart. He had anatural talent in bothillustrationand claywork and thetwo great themesofhisart were humourand thegood olddays.

He grew up in Kitsilanoand in thelate60s movedto Tsawwassenwithhis wife,Judy,toliveinahouse newlybuilt by hisfather-in-law. He loved Tsawwassenand lived in thathousefor alittleover 50 years. He had many greatfriendsinTsawwassen andon7B—asoneof thesignshe made said “thingsarebetteron7B.”

He treatedhishomeitselflikeaworkofart andboth thehouseand yard were constantly evolving;his house, insideandout,was thenaturalenvironment for hiscountlesssculptures,paintings,signsand collectibles.

Hisother greatpassion wasplaying theguitar, mostly oldies.Heplayedprettymuchevery dayas farbackasanyone canrememberandas many old photosofhimasa young manattest. Hisretirement freedhimuptobeevenmorecreative ashegot to experiment with newforms:reproducing hisfavouritefamouspaintings, workingwithwood, sign makingand so on. Indifferent mediahe reproduced everything from Picasso paintings to comicstrips.

In hislastmomentshewas still cracking jokesand oneof thelastthingshe said was“behappy,” the great motifofhislifeandartand song.

Everything islookingupfor JonRose!

Well…it allcametrue. Youare older,lostyourhair, anddefinitely wonderingwhetheranyone still needs you(oratleaststill rememberstofeed you.)The Beatlesasked thequestion,andhereyouarelivingthe answer. Here’s your ‘birthdaygreeting’andbottleof wine.

Happy64th!

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