Delta Optimist October 9, 2025 by Delta Optimist

MESSAGEFROM DELTAHOSPITAL& COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION

Aswereflectonthe past year,weare filled with immensegratitude andpride for the extraordinary resilience,generosity,and unity that defineour hospital community. This year has been one of growth,innovation, andrenewed commitment to ourmission:toadvocate, fund, andinspire outstandinghealthcare at Delta Hospitalandinour community.

Thankstoyourunwaveringsupport,wehave made remarkable stridesin advancingpatient care,expanding access,and investinginthe future of health.Yourcontributions have helped us fund critical equipment andeducationneeds, as well as supporttransformational capital projects. Throughour ﬁrst evercommunity granting opportunity, we arestartingtofund importantworkthatgoeson in thecommunity related to mental health andaddictions. Every dollar raised hashad adirectand meaningful impact on thelives of thoseweserve.

Oneofthe most inspiringaspectsof this year hasbeenwitnessingthe powerofcommunity in action.Fromlocal businesses organizing fundraisers, to volunteers giving theirtimeand talents, to donorsmakingtransformational gifts, each actofgenerosityhas strengthened our foundation anddeepenedour impact.Together, we arebuildingahealthier,morecompassionate future.

We areespeciallyproud of theprogressmade in our“Coming Home”capital campaign to buildthenewBeedie Long-TermCareCentre, which will bringstate-of-the-artfacilities and technology to ourhospital. Theseinvestments arenot just aboutbricksand mortar—theyare

aboutcreatingspacesthatpromote healing, dignity, andhope. They arealsoabout ensuring that ourcaregivershavethe toolstheyneed to deliverworld-class care,right here in our community.

Beyond fundraising, DHCH Foundation plays an importantroleinadvocacy-amplifying the voices of patients,families,andhealthcare providerstoinﬂuencepositivechangein thehealthcaresystem. By engagingwith policymakers,communityleaders,and stakeholders,the Foundation helpsensurethat theneedsofthehospitalandits patients are heardand prioritized. Whetheradvocatingfor increased funding, improvedaccess to care, or health equity initiatives, theFoundation serves as apowerfulchampionfor the community’swell-being.Thisadvocacyrole notonlystrengthensthehospital’s ability to deliverexceptional care butalsofosters amore informed, compassionate, andresponsive healthcare environmentfor all. We will continue to have thosevital conversationstoensure accessible healthcare for ourcommunity.

As we look ahead, we do so with optimism and determination. Thechallengesinhealthcare arereal, butsoare theopportunities. With your continuedpartnership,wewill keep pushing boundaries,embracing innovation,andputting thecommunity at theheart of everythingwe do.

On behalf of theDHCHFoundationBoard and staffteam, thank you. Your belief in ourmission fuelsour work andinspiresusevery day. We are honoured to walk this journeywithyou.

Visitour website:dhchfoundation.ca to viewour 2024-25Audited FinancialStatements

Lisa Hoglund, CFRE,CEO& AndrewJackson,Board Chair

2024/25FOUNDATION BOARD& STAFF BoardofDirectors

Andrew Jackson,Chair

Rick Boates, Vice-Chair

Paul Challinor, Treasurer

PamPaton, Past Chair

Monica Bohm

Sue Dujmovic

SarahGallop

Lawrence Green

Staff

LarryHagan Knut Nordlie KarenPowar JitSangha DonSangster

Lisa Hoglund,CFRE, CEO ShariBarr, Annual Giving andCommunity InitiativesManager

Jena Benson,Philanthropy Assistant KiranDhillon,Marketing Assistant Leanne MacDonald, Director of Finance andOperations CristinMillman,EventsCoordinator AshliOwen, Communications Manager ChelseyPonech, Foundation Assistant Jodi Stokes,DirectorofLegacyand Leadership Giving

Mission Vision

Throughthegenerosity and passionofour supporters, we advocate,fund, and inspireoutstanding healthcare at theDelta Hospital Campus of Care andinour community.

Thebesthealthcarepossiblefor ourcommunitytodayandfor futuregenerations.

Values Inclusivity

We actively engageall essential partners to ensure that ourwork represents,beneﬁts,and serves ourentirecommunity.

Commitment

Everything we do improves access to qualityhealthcare.

Integrity

We’rehonest, transparent, and accountableinall that we do.

Contact

5800Mountain View Blvd. Delta, BC V4K3V6

604.940.9695

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CityofDeltamaysetupitsownurgentcare

Councilfrustrated over emergency closures at Delta Hospital

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

TheCityof Delta willinvestigatethe feasibilityof settingupits ownurgent andprimary care centres.

This week,councilunanimously approved amotion by Mayor George Harvie to go to aprocurement process,forconsultants to investigate the details,including costs.

Themove wasprompted by another overnightER closurethat occurred last Saturday at Delta Hospital,the fourth servicedisruptionthis year,as wellasFraser Healthandtheprovince not appearinginterested in settingup anurgent andprimary care centre in Delta.

Whilecouncilmembers agreed it’s time to look into whether it’s possible to havesuch facilitiesas part ofthe city’s core services,theyalsoexpressed

concern aboutwhat could be a huge governmentdownloadingfora service providedforothercommunities.

Back in2002,when Delta Hospital faceda numberof cuts,thecity put a non-binding “opinion referendum”on thecivicelection ballotasking if residentsfavoured Delta chargingalevyon topof regular property taxes to provide fundingforthehospital,and the majority who cast a ballot voted yes.

Afundingoffer was then made to the province, butthe government at that time wasn’t keenontheidea.

Council at their meetingthis week wasalso to considera motion by Coun. DylanKrugerforthecity todeclare a publichealthemergency, but Harvie insistedthe motion was outoforderas onlytheprovincialhealthofficer can make such adeclaration.

What ensued wasaheated backand-forth withKruger challenging the ruling, saying thecity candeclare a crisis,andfourER closures withinnine monthscertainlyqualifies.

Harviecounteredhe spoke last weekend with Health Minister Josie Osborne who agreed to have a meetingonthe

issue. Headdedother stakeholdersin health care shouldalso participate.

Meanwhile,delegates at the recent Unionof BC Municipalities(UBCM) conventionendorseda motion put forward by theCityof Delta regarding temporaryhospitalemergency room closures.

Themotionnoted that without immediate interventionfromthe provincial government, including

improved working conditions,competitivecompensationandlong-term staffing strategies,emergency rooms will continue to experiencedisruptions.

Kruger toldthe Optimist that while theissueinitiallyaffected ruralcommunitieswhere challengesin recruiting and retaininghealth-careprofessionals have been prevalent, theissue hasnow spread to urbanareas, includinghospitalsinthe Lower Mainland.

Delta’s motion also stated that, despitethe government’sacknowledgmentoftheproblem,there have not beenanynoticeableimprovements.

Health authorities requireadditional resources to recruitand retain emergency roomphysiciansandother frontline health-careprofessionals,the motion states.

Thecitiesof Deltaand Surrey this year joinedthe Tsawwassen First Nation (TFN) ina call to theprovince to establishurgent and primary care centresin or near Delta.

Thecommunitiesareasking for two newurgent andprimary care centres, oneinor close to North Deltaandone in South Deltaor at theTFN.

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Thelatest DeltaHospitalservicedisruption wason Oct. 4at6 p.m.to Oct. 5at6:30a.m.

OnbehalfoftheDeltaFirefighters’CharitableSociety, THANKYOU

toallthesponsors,donorsandgolferswhosupportedour3rdannualgolf tournamentonSeptember 25th,2025.

We arethrilled to announcethatweraised $120,000. Thesefundswillsupportlocalcharities andinitiativesinDelta,benefiting ourcommunitiesofLadner,Tsawwassen &NorthDelta.

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UPFRONT CouncilrejectsTsawwassenTownCentreplan

Developerscales back proposal, politicians want to see plan for entiresite

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

A revised proposal to redevelopthe Tsawwassen Town Centre mall has beenunanimously rejected by Deltacity council.

At itsmeetingon Monday, councilelected to go withan option to denythe application andadvise CenturyGroupthat anyfutureproposals would requireanew applicationand reviewprocess.

A staff report notescouncil could choose that option if it isdeterminedthenew planis a substantiveenough change fromanoriginal submission anddoesnot have enough merit to continuethe current process.

Councilthis spring asked CenturyGrouppresident Sean Hodgins to come back with revisions to his redevelopment proposal.

Thenewproposal was scaled back,focusedondeveloping just part ofthe site, with fewerunitsinacoupleofphases,while redevelopmentofthe rest ofthe current mall and library,which would remain open, would have beenupfor discussionandnew applicationsinfuture years.

The revised rezoningplan hadthree shorter towers from 15-to-18 storeys, down from 24 storeysintheoriginalplan that adhered to the site’s designationinthenewOfficial Community Plan(OCP).

Thenewproject wouldhave includedanew expandedThrifty Foods,approximately 17,000 sq. ft. of new retailspace,as well as a 6,500-sq.-ftspace forafuture urgentor primarymedical care clinic.

Thenewplanalso hadcommercial spaceincluding a larger,new Thrifty Foods, as wellasa6,500-sq.-ft spacefor anurgent orprimary medical care clinic.

Thehealth-care clinic would have beengifted to the Delta Hospitaland Community Health Foundation.

However, council members all saidtheywould rather see aplanfortheentire site,and they also have doubtswhether spaceforahealth-care clinic wasenoughofacommunity amenity,giventhat there’s current doubttheprovinceand Fraser Healthare even willing to have onein Delta.

Sayingtheproject“in a coupleofareas stillmisses the mark forme” butthere’s noquestionthe site needs to be redeveloped, Coun. Dan Boisvert saidhe wasdisap-

pointedtheplandidnot encompass theentire site.

“I know that we’renot going find somethingthat worksfor everyone, I’mnotthat naïve. ButI just thinkthat it still needsalittlebit more refinement,”he said.

Boisvert also noted the applicationdoesn’t seem to meetthethresholdofprovidinga significantcommunity amenityand, at this point, thereisnoamenity.

Noting Centuryisanexcellentdeveloperandcommunity partner, Coun. Rod Binder said that during thedevelopment ofthe OCP, he struggled with addingthephrase “significantcommunityamenity”for tallerprojects withoutthose amenities beingmore clearly defined.

Coun. Jennifer Johal acknowledgedtheefforts of

the applicantand saidshe hopes Century “sticks withit” andcomes back withanother application.

Coun. DylanKruger agreed, hoping Century willcome back withanotherplan,adding he hopes“itisthe beginningof theconversation,nottheend ofit.”

Coun. Jessie Dosanjh said hedoesn’t want to see the site developed in segments.

Mayor George Harvie said itis apparent thecommunity isnot against redevelopment ofthe mall, butanyplan must keepin mind Tsawwassen is afarmingand seaside town anddoesnotexpect towers, while Coun.Alicia Guichon remarked thenewplan was “still too much”and “outof scale”forthecommunity.

In a statementafterward, Hodgins pointed outhispro-

posal wasconsistent with thecity’s own OCPplanning framework, whichisexpected to align withtheprovince’s Housing Supply Actand related legislationdesigned to fasttrack OCP-compliantprojects and remove unnecessary barriers to housing delivery.

“Yet,despitedirectives fromtheprovince,thereisno enforcementmechanism being appliedwhen municipalities ignorethem,andthat should concern every local governmentacrossBritish Columbia that hasalready takentheissue ofhousing supply seriously and responded by approving newhousingprojects,” he said.

Hodginsalsonoted that what is evenmoretroublingis that Harvie publicly signalled hisintentionnot to supportthe revised proposal beforeit even came beforecouncil.

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CityofDeltaproposes2.9 percentpropertytaxhike

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Deltacouncilthis week votedin favourofproceeding with publicconsultationonthecity’s latest proposed Financial Plan.

In a presentation to council,finance staff outlinedprioritiesidentified through publicengagementand variouscostpressuresthat areshapingthe plan,which pays particular focuson roadimprovementand traffic management, populationgrowth,as wellas recreationfacilitiesandcommunity events.

Delta’s 2026Draft Financial Plan totals$538.8 million, with police($60.8 million) andfireandemergency services ($42.1 million)on topwhenitcomes to generaloperatingexpenses.

Amongthe current top multi-year capitalprojectsisthenew Winskill Aquaticand Fitness Centre, Annieville Park renewal,Ladner Village revitalizationandCromie Park improvements, whileamongother key projectsare roadimprovementsand traffic managementas wellastransitinfrastructure including busshelters, benchesand accessibility.

Theproposed property taxincrease is2.9 percent. For a typical residential

City workingonfinancialplan.

home withanassessed value change in line withthe average, that equates to an estimated $96increase That amount doesn’tincludewhat othertaxing authorities will charge.

Thecityisalsoproposinga3.2 percentincrease in theannualutility bill. Fora typical residentialproperty, that works out to $4 permonth, but finalutility ratesare subject to Metro Vancouver rate approvalsin late October2025.

Staffnotethat 2026utilitiesoperating costs total$71.2millionandarefunded fromutility ratesandother revenues, whileutilityinfrastructureprojects areincludedinthe capitalplan. The region’sFraser sewerage area levyis projected to increase four percent.

Homesalesnumbersupfromthistimelastyear

Interest rate cutand lower prices helps sales figures move up

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Another Bankof Canada rate cutand easingpriceshelped home sales registeredonthe MLSin Metro Vancouver last month edge higher relative to Septemberof last year.

That’s according to Greater Vancouver Realtors(GVR) latestmonthly market report,whichnotes that September2025 residential salesinthe region sawa1.2 percent increase fromthe sales recordedin September 2024.

Salesofdetachedhomesin the regionin September2025 sawa sevenper centincreasefromthedetachedsales recorded in September2024, while sales ofapartmenthomessawa1.5percentincreaseandtownhousessawa 5.8percentdecrease.

However, that was still 20.1 percent belowthe

10-year seasonal average.

“Withanother cut to Bankof Canada’s policy rate behind us,and marketspricingin at least one more cut by the endofthe year, Metro Vancouver homebuyers have reason to be optimistic aboutthefall market,” saidAndrew Lis, GVR’sdirectorof economicsand dataanalyticsina news release.

“Easingprices,nearrecordhighinventory levels,andincreasingly favourable borrowing costsareofferingthose looking to purchase a homethisfall withplenty ofopportunity,”he said.

According to GVR, the benchmarkpriceof a singe-detachedhouse inLadner last month was$1,374,700,almost unchanged fromthe

previousmonth. The September2025 benchmark priceofahouse in Tsawwassen was $1,529,500,upone percentfromtheprevious month.

The September 2024 benchmarkprice fora single-detached houseinLadner was $1,459,300,whilethe benchmarkpricefor a single-detached housein Tsawwassen in September2024 was $1,613,600. Meanwhile,the September2025 benchmarkpricefor a townhouseinLadner and Tsawwassen was $1,027,600and$964,900 respectively.

The benchmarkprice foracondoinLadner and Tsawwassen was$642,400 and $625,500 respectively.

AfewmembersofKyndred’s volunteerBoard of Directorsincluding Paul Brooks,Catherine

ThisOctober, we honourthededicationofpeoplewho work to create moreinclusivecommunities forthose withdevelopmentaldisabilities. Kyndred Community LivingSocietyhasproudlyadvocatedfortheinclusion ofpeoplewithdevelopmentaldisabilities forover 60years.Pleasejoinusinourvision to seepeople withdevelopmentaldisabilities “thrivingina supportivecommunity.”

ThisThanksgiving,DeltaCouncilextendswarmwishesto everyonecelebratinginourcommunity. Mayyourweekendbeﬁlledwithgratitudeandthecompany oflovedones. Wearethankfulforthespiritofkindness,generosity,and connectionthatmakesDeltasuchawonderfulplacetocallhome.

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BatshelpoutDeltafarmersbygobblingupinsectpests

DELTA FARMLAND AND WILDLIFETRUST

Batsareoftenmisunderstood, buttheyplay animportant rolein our ecosystem.

Farmlandprovidesgreat foraging habitatforthem,as batsneed to be close to water which can be accessedthrough sloughsandditches,andthey have notroublefindingameal throughoutcropfieldswhere insectsare abundant.

Oneofthebiggest benefits batsprovideis pest control.

Many bats can eattheir own weight ininsects each night Forexample,thebigbrown bat’sdietconsistsof80 percent agricultural pests, helping reduceinsectpressure on crops naturally.

However, researchersestimatethat thelossof batsin NorthAmericacould result in$3.7billion to $53billionin agriculturallosses each year becauseofincreased pest

damage and pesticideuse.

Batsare a free andall-naturalmethodof pest controlfor local farmers.

In the Lower Mainland,10 bat species have beenconfirmed inthearea.

Unfortunately, severalare at risk.

Thelittlebrown batis endangered,andconsidered themost at-risk, while species such asthe Townsendsbigeared bat, hoary bat, and Yuma myotisare all speciesof special concern.

Batsfacea numberof seriousthreats, many of them human-driven. When bats forageoninsectswhich have beentreated with pesticides, the toxic chemicals can build upintheirfattytissuesand can cause harm or evendeath whenconsumedinhighconcentrations.

Habitatloss, especiallydue todeforestation, reducesthe numberof safeand available

roosting sites. On topofthat, whitenose syndrome,afastspreadingfungaldisease, has becomeoneofthe leading causesof bat mortality. It has caused anestimated sixmillion batdeaths since2006in

Eastern Canada. Thedisease hasonly been confirmedin afewlocations inBritish Columbia so far, andfortunately,it hasnot yet reachedthe Lower Mainland. Overthe past three years,

thetrust’s batmonitoringproject has captured audio recordingsof severalofthese species, includingthelittlebrown bat, hoary bat, and Yuma myotis.

Bats navigate using echolocation,ahigh-pitched ultrasound callthat isn’tdetectible to human ears.

Whenthose soundwaves bounceoffanobjectorinsect, they return to the bat’s ears, creatinga kindof “sound map” oftheir surroundingsandhelpingthem to navigate and hunt.

Delta Farmland Wildlife Trust wants to monitorthe presenceof batsinfarmfields andany changes overtime. Peoplewho want to help out, caninstalla bat house onthe sideoftheirhomeor inanytalltrees, participatein batcounts,orhelpcreate bat friendly habitatontheirproperty.

Check out BC Community Bat Programsformoreinformation.

CitywantsideasonJohnOliverPark

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

TheCityof Delta has started publicengagementonthefutureof John Oliver Park inEast Ladner.

Thecitynotes some ofthe potentialfeatures itis seekingfeedback on include outdoorpickleballcourts,a multi-use sportsindoorfacility, playgroundsandadog park,as wellasacentral pathway connecting pedestrianand cycling routes.

Thecityis gathering feedback until Oct. 31.

The sitecurrentlyconsistsoffour naturalgrass fieldsprimarily servingfootball, soccerand rugby.

This summer, Delta staff outlinedproposed concepts to council, proposalswhichfacea

Given thepark’s large footprintand centrallocation,it remainsthecity’smostpromisingopportunity forthedevelopmentofalargemulti-sport tournament complex,accordingtothe city.

few hurdlesincluding dealing withtheprovincial governmentwhen itcomes to improved

access. The plans includenew spacefor more sports, such as baseballandcricket and

theindoorfacility.

“The overarching goal is to developadestination sports hubthat canhost large tournamentsand eventswhile increasing field capacity to serve the growing community’semerging outdoor sportneeds,” a report explains.

Tied into thecity’s parallel parks, recreationand masterplan update,the various enhancementsforthe sportsfieldsare currently estimated to have apricetaginthe$60to-$100million range, whichiswhyaphased development was recommended.

Theconceptplans had beendeveloped basedonengagement with sportusergroups andprioritiesfrom a sportsfieldneeds assessment.

Overpass to be checked

TheCityof Delta hasissued a requestforproposalsforanengineeringconsultant to reviewof the80th Street BNR OverpassinEastLadner. There has been evidence of settlement, butthe causes have yet to be determined,according to thecity.

Theprojectincludesabridge inspectionand evaluationofthe subsurface soilsandgroundwater to determinewhat’s causing the settlement, as wellasacostestimate withabreakdown of recommendations.

Thefinalbridge inspectionand settlement investigation report is to be completed by theend of February2026.

The80th Street BNR Overpassopenedin 2012, a five-spanconcrete boxgirderbridge.

The overpass was one of nineprojectsinthe $307-million Roberts Bank Rail Corridorprogram. The$20-millionproject wasfunded by the federal government($7.2million),provincial government($2million), Port Metro Vancouver($4.8 million)and Delta$1.48(million).

Deltaalsocontributed the landneeded for the project, which was valued at $4.5million at the time.

Thenew overpass was to funnel cars overthe railroadcrossing, eliminatingtrafficdelaysdue to passing trains andallowing easieraccess to industrial landadjacent to theairport, while making the site more attractive to potential tenants.

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OPINION

NationalNewspaperWeekisforrealjournalism

PAULDEEGAN

President,CEONews Media Canada

According to the Reuters Institute forthe Studyof Journalism’s Digital News Report 2024, Canadians’trustinnewsis 39 percent. Forcomparison, Americans’trust isnews is evenlower at 32 percent.

Thereare many variables at play inthe declineoftrust, including engagement-drivenalgorithmsthat deprioritize hard news –whichtraditionallyprovidedacommon set offacts –in favourof reinforcingone’s point ofview ratherthaninforming the reader. The riseof“fake news”misinformation,anddisinformationareamongotherfactorsinthe declineoftrust.

Across Canada,newspapers – whether printordigital–continue to cover school boards,cops,courts,city hall,andother issuesthatmatter to the dailylivesof Canadians. That’s why Canadians’trust in their regionalorlocalnewspaper stands at a relativelyhealthy65 percent.

But real journalism by real journalists –not someartificialintelligence tool that scrapesthe webforcontent,whichisnot always reliable–costs realmoney. Real local journalisminvolvesthe hard work of gatheringfacts,showing evidenceoffirst-hand reporting— such as independent research,

interviews,andfieldwork and editing. The light rewriting, reproduction,or aggregation ofnewsfromexternal sourcesisnotoriginal journalism,noris simply cuttingand pasting news releasesorloadingupa website with copyfroma wire serviceor witha carousel of clickbait.

Whilethereisnoone silver bullet to solve the economiccrisisin journalism, there are solutionsthat canhelp.

First, businesses can supporttheir local newspaperthroughadvertising.

Governments–federal,provincialand

local– canfollowtheleadofthe Ford governmentin Ontarioand earmark25 percentof advertising spend to domesticnews publishers.

Forcontext,thefeds spentmoreon China’s TikTok last yearthanall Canadian print publicationscombined.

Theprivate sectorshouldn’t be competing withthe publicbroadcaster, whichtakes in$73,139,000indigitaladvertising revenue, while receiving$1,271,800,000indirect annual government subsidies.

The government canprovidethe Competition Bureau withthe toolsand resourcesitneeds to completeitsinvestigationinto onlineadvertisingpracticesin Canada.

Andfinally, Canada Post needs to return to thelong-standing policyofexemptingcommunitynewspapers withcommercialinserts (e.g.,flyers fromlocal hardware and grocery franchisees)fromthe Consumers’ Choice program. Communitynewspapers withcommercialinsertsarenot junk mail.

In a worldwheremisinformationtravels fasterthan truth, newspapers andtheir websites keep Canadiansinformed,connected, andengagedincommunitiesfromcoast to coast.

National Newspaper Week, Oct. 5 to 11,is anopportunity to recognizethe3,000print journalistswho work tirelessly every day to getnews out to Canadians.

CanadianPublications Agreement #212490

Thursday’scirculationis 17,500 Thispaperismadeof40% recyclednewsprintandprinted using vegetableinks

Lackoftrustinmediaasadreflectionofourtimes

Fakenews.

The term rollsoffthe tipof people’s tongues with ease these days.

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

Fakenewsis actually aneologism,whichisa repurposedexpressionthat has reentered our languagebecauseof cultureor technological changes.

It’s notnew,nordid U.S. President DonaldTrump invent it.

Thefirst recordoffakenews wasunder King Ramses’ reignin 13th Century BC whenheincorrectly reported the resultsof a duel.

Falsenewsisadisruptor, invented to cause harm by repurposing thetruthfor personal gain or to advanceone’s beliefs.

Fake news goes hand-in-hand

witha rampant mistrust of journalists, withaccusationsthat have gone so faras to accuse journalistsofacceptingbribes and beinginthe pocketsofbig business.

Pardon me forfeelingdefensive butcomingfromabroadcast media backgroundItakeoffence whenmedia outletsareunder attack by peoplewhoarenot alwaysinformed.

It’s happening rightherein our community. We seeitall over our social media. Fake newsis designed to deliberatelydistort andunbalancefairdebate.

The rhetoric aboutnewdevelopmentin ourcommunity has gotten outof hand, withaccusations flying around like autumn

Community Comment

INGRID ABBOTT

leavesina storm. Ourlocal politiciansareanothertargetoffakenews. Accusing politiciansof making decisions basedon kickbacksis dangerousand damaging. UntilI see a

police report and charges laid, I’mnot making assumptions.

I have been lucky to work in newsroomsalongside many highly respected journalistswho alwaysexemplifiedthehighestof reporting standards.

My bosses alwaysinstructed me to give both sidesofa story. Editors remainintegral to any good newsroom.

The Delta Optimist is no exception.

Howdo we combat fake news? We remain skepticalandlookfor legitimate, truthfulinformation. We push back with realfactson theimportantissuesthat directly affect ourfamilies.

There’snothingfake aboutthat strategy.

Cityof Deltaisnot Fast & Furious:SuburbsEdition

Editor:

Let’stalk abouta very specialgroupofindividualsin ourcommunity: thedriversof cars with mufflers so loudthey soundlikea bad case of indigestionamplified througha bullhorn.

You’ve heardthem. You’ve feltthem. You’ve seenthe vape clouds steamfromtheir windows. You may have even wokenupinacold sweat at 2 a.m. thinkinga jet was landing on your roof. Spoiler:it wasn’ta jet—it was a 2006 Ford Mustang with a$99exhaust modfrom Amazonandadriver whothinkshe’s in Fast & Furious: Suburbs Edition.

Whileit’s not clearwho these guys are, it’s obvious

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Lots ofnoisepollutionin Deltathankstothose reving uptheir vehicles andstreet racinglateatnight saysthisletterwriter.

what they’recompensatingfor. They’reusually seen revvingtheirengines, racingfromone redlight to thenext, on their way to hangoutinthe Tim Hortons parkinglot.

While we’reall clearly impressed,it’s time

residents start callingthe Delta policenon-emergencyline, to filenoise complaints.

Let’sbring back peace andquiet,oneobnoxiously loudengine at a time.

Jake Delonge

Historicaltour,presentation leavesalastingimpression

Editor:

What aninterestingandinformative eventI attendedon Sept.20.

The Delta Heritage Society and Delta Stageworks hosteda guided tourof Kirkland House.

Thispresentationbroughtthehistory of early 1900 Deltapioneersalive, as each actorassumedthe roleof various charactersfromthe Kirklandfamily.

Theeleganceofthehome,as wellas the hardshipsofthetime, were very evident. Theactors, dressedin period costumes, were so believableintheir roles astheybroughttheir storyalive.

The tourconcluded withadelicious tea served intheadjacent Harris Barn, Watch outBroadway --thisproduction may be coming your way?

Cathryn

Bolton

2025AutoWestBMW BeachGrove Amateur!

BeachGrove Amateur TournamentCommittee

PeterMueller(Chair)&Brent Derrheim(Head Professional, Beach Grove GolfClub)

OnbehalfofKinVillage’sIt Takesa Village campaign, we extend our heartfeltthanksto BeachGrove GolfClubforhostingthe2025 Men’s, Women’s,and SeniorAmateur Tournament.

Thanks to thisincredible event—and the generosity of sponsorslike Auto WestBMW—atotal of $10,000was raisedin supportofKinVillage’snew DayProgramspaceforOlder Adults.

“Weare deeplygratefultobothBeachGrove GolfClubandourtitle sponsor, AutoWestBMW, forchoosingto supportthefundinginitiativeforthenewDay Programspace,” said KristenThomas, Director of DevelopmentatKinVillage.

Thank YoutoAuto WestBMW –TitleSponsorof the2025 BeachGrove Amateur Beach Grove GolfClub extendsits sincereappreciation to Auto WestBMW fortheirgeneroustitle sponsorship. Theircontributionplayeda vitalroleinthesuccess of this year’s tournament,helpingus raisefunds for a programthatprovidesmeaningful support and servicestoolder adultsin theDelta community.

This year’s eventwas atremendous success,drawing 96 participants, includingmanyofthe LowerMainland’stop Men’s, Seniors’,and Women’s amateurgolfers.Thehighlevelofcompetitionandsportsmanshipshowcased thetalentanddedicationofallinvolved.

DisappointedinLadner

Editor: Ladnerisagreatplace to live. I appreciate allthe events we have to opportunity to take part in. But I hatethe selfishnessof peoplewho cannotfollow the rules. Ladders, Lights & Loaders wason Sept.21

acrossthe streetfromthe Ladner Park & Ride. The organizers putup signs saying, “no event parking” , butthisobviously didn’t apply to the many people who parked thereand walked acrossthe street to the event. There were sev-

eralofuscirclingthe parkinglotinhopes someone wouldleave so we could park our cars and bus to work Many of usmissed our busesandarrived late to work.

Do better Ladner. Louise Davidson

Thanks to sponsorslikeAutoWestBMW,weare notonlyabletohost apremiergolfingevent butalsogiveback to acausethattrulymakesa difference. Theirsupport helpsensurethatprograms likeKinVillage’scan continue to enhancethelives of seniorsthroughsocial connection, care,and communityengagement.

On behalf of theorganizingcommittee,participants,andtheKinVillage community, thankyouonceagain to Auto West BMW foryourmeaningful support.Welookforwardtobuildingonthispartnershipintheyearstocome.

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The Delta FirefightersCharitable Societyhelped make somedreams cometruethis weekfor11 children from Delta.

Dreams Take Flight YVRisa volunteer-driven charity powered by Air Canada employees, retirees, and community members.

Each year,120deserving children facingfinancial hardshipsalong with physical, medical,emotional,or social challenges, areflownfrom Vancouver to LosAngelesfora magicalone-day journey to Disneyland.

That trip tookplaceon Wednesday, Oct. 1.

For many ofthese children,itisa rare opportunity tosimply be a kidforthe day,leaving behind theiradult-sized worriesand responsibilities.

The Delta FirefightersCharitable Societydonated $4,000, in supportof

theprogramand childrenfrom Delta attending.

Overthe past five flights, approximately40 childrenfrom Delta have beena part oftheDreams Take Flight experience.

“It’s such a privilege to be a part of theDreams Take Flight experience,” said DeltafirefighterKristy Storey.

“I also wasfortunate to attendin 2023and wow,what an incredible experience.

“To seeagroupof120 childrenenter thoseDisneyland gatesandtakeinthe Disneyland magic,ispretty special.

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The averagecost to sendone child onthisunforgettableexperienceis approximately$1,700. Thisincludes such thingsasDisneylandentry,meals, snacks, spendingmoney,uniforms, transportation,andothernecessary arrangements.

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BeedieindustrialdevelopmentinDeltatakingshape

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Deltacouncil recently approved namesfornew roadsthat will servea major industrialdevelopment now takingshape.

The road namesofPineland Road, ShorePine Road, LodgepolePine Road, Jack Pine Roadand Ponderosa Pine Road will be includedin the Delta Road Index.

Notingtheproposed new road namesdonotconflict withtheotherexisting road namesin Delta,a report notes anew roadis beingconstructed into the Parkwood IndustrialEstatesdevelopmenton88th Street, southof Burns Bog.

That road will serveasthe mainaccess to thenew industrial park, but, giventhelocationand layoutofthedevelopment, thenew roadand

potentialnew roads within the site wouldnotalign well withthe numbered road grid.

Namingthe main access road “Pineland”provides a pinetree theme,as wellas withthe roads withinthe site orinthe surrounding area, the report explains.

Theexisting parcel was owned by Pineland Peat Farms Ltd.from1970 to 2018.

More thanadecade ago, thecompany applied to developtheproperty into a masterplannedindustrial business park withenvironmental and agricultural buffers.

In 2018,theproperty wasacquired by Beedie DevelopmentGroup.

After receivingalengthy list of approvals,the application wasfinallyconsidered and adopted by councilin August of2018.

A subdivision application was recently received in June

In2018,the Beedie DevelopmentGroupgotinvolved by assuming ownershipofthePineland Peatsite.

to create thefirst twolots intheindustrial park at the southwest cornerofthe site and to extenda roadfarther

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Releasing currentcovenants wouldenablethedevelopmentoftheinitial14hectares(35acres)inadvanceof completingthedetailedcivil design work forthe remainder of theproperty.

According to a letter to the citythis year by Jason Tonin, executivevice-president, land development, in response to fundamental market changes, the strategy aims to attract and secure mid-to-large scale build-to-suitusers, similar to the Sobey’sproject recently completed on 80th Streetin Delta.

The owner has secured a tenant andis eager to begin the applicationprocessforthe first subdivisionand building permit.

A seriesof roadprojects to servetheindustrial park are wellunderwayincluding a new78th Street Interchange.

Somecitieswantchangeinurbanboundaryprocess

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sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

What Metro Vancouver has come back withis evenmore complicated thanwhat was requested.

That’s what Mayor George Harvie said regardingaletter from Metro board chair Mike Hurley in response to Harvie and twoother mayors asking Metro to make changes to the regionaldistrict’s urbancontainment boundary changing process.

“They seemed to doubledown and make it evenmore complicated We do have, and will have, somecontinued applicationsthat may comeinto thecityand some areactually beingthought of rightnowthat would requireinvolvement by Metro Vancouver …” said Harvie during Deltacouncil’s discission last monthon Metro’s reply.

In aletterthis year to the

Metro board, Harvie,along with Surrey MayorBrenda Lockeand Townshipof Langley Mayor Eric Woodward, requested changes to Metro 2050,includingallowing targetedexpansionoftheurban containment boundary without regionalinvolvement, reclassifying UCBamendments to enable simple majority approval, ratherthanthe current amendment bylaw passed by a weighted two-thirds vote ofthe board,as wellasintroducingaminor realignment mechanismfor site-specific adjustments.

“South-of-the-Fraser municipalities willaccommodate the largestshareof the region’sfuture population and jobgrowth— yetonly a fractionofdevelopable lands lie withintheexisting UCB. The statusquoisuntenable; persisting withit willdeepen the region’shousingshortage, constrainindustrialexpansion,

andunderminetransportation investments,” the letter states.

The mayors asked the regionaldistrictfor a review ofthe UCBprocess andthe RegionalGrowth Strategy to addresstheconcernsof south-of-the-Frasercities.

Theletter by Hurley notes Metro staffislooking at pos-

sibleamendmentsthat would addressthe concerns,including a “Type1” amendment that would requireacceptance fromallmember jurisdictionsandothersincludingthe TransLink board.

Prior to the Metro board proposing such an amendment, Metro2050 stipulates

that the region must first engage withaffected member jurisdictionsandprovidean opportunityforformalcomment.

Staff will provide possible amendment language this fall,prior to the engagement. Delta staffnoted that Metro proposed a one-time offer, asking the three communities toeachidentifyalist ofpropertieswheredetails ofthe applicationsare yet to be finalized, but doing that would notaddressthe concernthat Metroneeds to streamlinethe Regional Growth Strategy amendment process.

Community planning director Marcy Sangret toldcouncil city staff wouldbring back a moredetailed report on the Metrooptionsfordiscussion, and wouldalso have more meetings with regionaldistrict staffandliaison with Surrey and TownshipofLangley.

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AccordingtoMetro, containingurbandevelopment isa wellestablishedbestpractice forgrowthmanagement.

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.

ConstructiondetoursineffectforLadnerTrunkRoad

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Eastbounddriverson LadnerTrunk Roadwho are beingdiverted to Churchill Streetareinfor anunpleasant surprise thinkingthey canthen go on80th Street to resume theirdriveonLadner Trunk.

Starting recently, LadnerTrunk Road, east of80th Street, has been closed to all eastbound trafficfortheconstructionofanew culvertand roundabout.

However, westbound trafficonLadnerTrunk Roadis maintained.

Access to the Boundary Bay Airport and businesseson Churchill Streetis availablefrom72nd Street, but you can’t go any fartherif you want to exitLadner. The closure

remainsineffectuntil mid-October,according to thecity.

That meansthose wanting to leaveLadner will have to take Hwy. 99, Hwy.17oruse River Road. A seriesof major roadprojectsareunderwayas part of thenew Parkwood Industrial Estatesdevelopment, located at 522488th St.

Theindustrialproject is beingdelivered by Parkwood 88th Street

Property LP,a joint venture between Beedieand Pineland Peat Farms.

Theindustrial park will be accessedfrom 88th Streetandfacilitate two-waytruck traffic, whilethe street will be widened.

Severalother improvementsare planned,including a newinterchange at Hwy.99and78th Street,

whichincludesan overpass over Hwy.99 at 78th Street withatraffic light at LadnerTrunk Road,as wellasanew collector roadnorthof Hwy.99fromthenew 78th Street overpass to 88th Street.

Parkwood will also be deliveringotherimprovementsincludinga relocationofthe BurnsDrive roadway to enabledirect andcontinuing parallel traffic to Hwy.99forfarm and service vehicles.

The venture willalso addnewtrafficcircles withon-rampsandofframps at 80th Streetand at 88th Street to increase safety,trafficflow and access to Hwy.99.

Drivers hadpreviously beenadvised that there will be trafficimpactsas theprojectisexpected to be complete by December2026.

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COUNCILCONSIDERATIONOFBYLAWS–OCTOBER20,2025

NoticeisherebygiventhatDeltaCityCouncilwillconsidergivingfirst,second,andthirdreadingstothebylawsreferencedbelowat itsRegularMeetingat7:00p.m.onMonday,October20,2025intheCouncilChamber,4500ClarenceTaylorCrescent,Delta,BC.

FileNo.LU009749(BylawNo.8536)

Location: 5443PatonDrive

Applicant: DianaKwan

Proposal:Applicationforrezoninganddevelopmentvariancepermittopermitatwo-lotsmallscaleresidentialsubdivision.

ThisapplicationisconsistentwithDelta’sOfficialCommunityPlan.

DeltaZoningBylawNo.7600,2017AmendmentBylawNo.8536

TorezonethesubjectpropertyfromSingleDetachedResidential2(RS2)toSingleDetachedResidential7(RS7)in ordertoallowsubdivisionfromonetotwosmallscaleresidentiallots.

DevelopmentVariancePermitNo.LU009749

TovarySection11.70.8of“DeltaZoningBylawNo.7600,2017”byreducingtheminimumlotwidthforsubdivision from11mto10.5mforproposedLots1and2.

StaffContact: EmmaAdams–Planner,604-952-3136

FileNo.LU009811(BylawNo.8532)

Location: 1089079Avenue

Applicant: TanyaBagai

Proposal:Applicationforrezoninganddevelopmentvariancepermittopermitasix-lotsmallscaleresidentialsubdivision. ThisapplicationisconsistentwithDelta’sOfficialCommunityPlan.

DeltaZoningBylawNo.7600,2017AmendmentBylawNo.8532

TorezonethesubjectpropertyfromSingleDetachedResidential5(RS5)toSingleDetachedResidential7(RS7) inordertoallowsubdivisionofthepropertyintosixsmallscaleresidentiallots.

DevelopmentVariancePermitLU009811

Thedevelopmentvariancepermitwouldvarythefollowingsectionsof“DeltaZoningBylawNo.7600,2017”:

1.Section11.70.6byreducingtheminimumfrontsetbackforaprincipalstructureonstreetsotherthan arterialandcollector,from5mto3mforproposedLots1and6.

2.Section11.70.6byreducingtheminimumrearsetbackforaprincipalstructurewithtwoormorestoreys inheight,from9mto:

a. 5mforproposedLots1,3and4

b. 4.3mforproposedLot6

3.Section11.70.8byreducingtheminimumaveragelotdepthforsubdivisionfrom30mto:

a.19mforproposedLot1

b.24mforproposedLots3and4

c. 18mforproposedLot6

StaffContact:DeepinderDhaliwal–Planner,604-946-3395

FORMOREINFORMATIONREGARDINGTHEPROPOSAL

Materialsrelatedtotheproposalsuchastheproposedbylaws,detailedmapsandotherinformationmaybeinspectedatDeltaCityHall,4500ClarenceTaylorCrescent,Delta,BC, MondaytoFriday,excludingstatutoryholidaysfrom9:00a.m.to4:00p.m.fromThursday,October2,2025toMonday,October20,2025. Ifyouhaveageneralinquiryregardingtheproposalorifyouwouldlikeassistancetoinspectanyrelevantdocumentation,pleasecontacttheDevelopmentDepartmentbyemailat development@delta.caorbyphoneat604-946-3380.

Correspondencereceivedupto12:00p.m.onThursday,October16,2025maybeincludedintheAgendapackage.Allcorrespondencemustincludeyournameandfulladdress andmayformpartofthepublicrecordfortheproposalandbepublishedontheCity’swebsite.

Email: mayor-council@delta.ca OR Writeto: MayorandCouncil,CityofDelta 4500ClarenceTaylorCrescent,Delta,BC,V4K3E2

*Due toaservicedisruption atCanadaPost,written commentscanbesubmittedbyemailorin-persontotheOfficeoftheCity Clerkattheabove-notedaddressbythe deadline. PleasecalltheDevelopmentDepartmentat604-946-3380tomakealternativearrangementsifyouareunabletoemailordropoffyourwrittencomments.

Deltacouncil approvesnew mixed-usezones

Zones allow buildingsof up to six storeys with one zone for rentals, one for condos

SANDOR GYARMATI

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Deltacouncil recently approved thecreation of twonewmixed-use apartment zones.

Thenewdevelopments can be up to six storeysinheight with commercial spaceonthe bottom, withone zone for stratacondominiums above, whiletheotheris designedfor rentals.

Part of Delta’s Housing Accelerator Fundaction plan to speed upthe deliveryofnewhousing, the six-storey mixeduse apartment zones areaimed at providing standardized zones to simplifythedevelopmentprocessandminimizetheneed for sitespecific Comprehensive Development(CD) zones.

According to theplanningdepartment, the zones wouldallowfor amixofuses within a primarily residential developmentandcould be applied to properties alongarterialandcollector streetsinareasof thecitydesignatedinthe newOfficial Community Planas Neighbourhood Centresand Corridors (NC), Urban Centre (UC) or Scott Road Corridor (SRC).

Staffproposed alist of commercialusesforthe zonesthat areused in similar situationsaround thecity but have also included seniorscongregatehousingasa permittedprincipaluse.

Requirementswhenit comes to permittedprojections, required parking, loading, landscaping andamenityareasare already establishedinthe zoning bylawand were notproposed to change.

More helpformunicipalapprovals to be quicker, more efficient

The B.C. government last weekannounced that morelocal governments will receive support to helpthembreak down barriers andcreate moreefficient approvals processesthat willhelp to delivermorehomes quicker.

Theprovince says itisinvesting approximately $9millionfor anotherintake ofthe Local Government Development Approvals Program(LGDAP). The program, administered throughthe Union ofBritish Columbia Municipalities(UBCM), fundslocal governmentinitiated projects to improvetheefficiencyof permitting systemsand development approvals.

TheCityof Delta had previously been approved for$500,000infunding.

Athirdintakeofthe LGDAP willopenin early 2026, withfunding expected to be distributed by mid-2026. The Ministryof Housing and MunicipalAffairsis working withtheUBCM to update program guidelines to ensure they reflectlocal governments’ needsandpriorities, the province says.

A Delta reportnotes thatnoproperties arecurrentlybeing rezoned,butfuture applicationsto rezone propertiestoeitherof thenew zones would stillneedtomeetdevelopmentapplication procedures.

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Anothersewerreplacement projectinLadnerVillage

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TheCityof Delta has issued anoticethat a sectionofTrenantLaneand Bridge Street inLadner Village will be closed intermittently for the replacementofa sanitary sewer main.

Work was scheduled to beginthis weekandis to takeplaceuntiltheendof October.

To helpalleviate parkingconcerns,unrestricted parking will be available along Trenant Streetfrom Elliott to Delta streets, whileadditionalunrestricted parking will be availablealong Chisholm Streetandthenorth side of Elliott Street.

Work has beencom-

pleted on an Elliott Street sanitaryupgradesproject, whichinvolved theconstructionofanew sanitary gravity mainanda sanitary forcemain.

Thenew sanitary sewer gravity replaced several hundred metresofa sanitary seweralong Elliott StreetfromBridge Street to the recently built51st Street Pump Station.

Work wascompleted in 2022onthe sanitary sewer pump stationnearthe intersectionof51st Street and47A Avenue.

Theengineering department saidthe upsizing was required to supportfuturedensificationinLadner Village.

Thecitythis yearalso issued a requestforproposalsfromengineering

consultingfirms to design a retrofit to the Manor South pump station, located at 459454A St., as wellasdesigna sewer mainupgrade to an existing segmentof sanitary main parallel to 47th Avenue.

That sanitary pump station has been selected foranupgradeasthe stationisneartheendofits servicelife,according to thecity.

Additionally,thereis a segmentof sanitary main on47th Avenue,located ina right-of-way between 4666and467654A St.and 4683 and 469355 St.,that requiresanupgrade.

Thecitynotestheproposedupgradesshould also be designed to accountforfuturegrowth

Deltastaffnotethat,assumingonly 70 per centofthetotal revenue would needto comefromfloathomeowners, the city wouldneedto chargean annual rentofapproximately$22,000,which is roughly10timestheprevailingmarket rates.

CityofDeltadecidesagainst waterlotleaseinLadner

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

TheCityof Delta willnot pursueaheadlease withtheprovince’s Ministryof Water, Land,and Resource StewardshipfortheLadner waterfront area.

Council madethedecisionina closed meeting several weeks agoandthat became public withthe recent release of report from staff.

The SouthFraser River Enhancement Society earlierthis year requested Delta pursueaheadlease, sayingthat thecity would be more willing to administerthe area ina mannerthat wouldprovide long-term stabilityforfloat homeowners currently occupyingtheCrown land.

The typical term is30-to-60 years, although sublease tenures may vary.

Conveyingcontinued uncertainty forfloat homeowners, theprovince introduceda two-yearmoratoriumon new waterleasesandlicensesforfloat homes.

The two-yearmoratorium has been renewed every two yearsforthe past decade.

Councilinstructed staff to report back withinformationandprovide recommendations.

Delta staffmet with seniorministry staffand came back withthe report recommendingthecitynot pursue such a plan.

The report outlined several reasons including runningtheheadleaseon

acost-recovery model,which would meanthecity wouldneed to increase rentsonfloat homeowners andother occupiers by tenfold at aminimum.

Among other reasons,the process to negotiateandestablishaheadlease withtheministryis, at aminimum, a three-to-five-yearprocess withno guaranteethat the parties would be able to come to agreeable terms, whilethe ministry wouldtake50 percent of all revenuederived.

“Theestimated upfrontcosts were roughly$2.5 to $3million,andannual costsforadministration, maintenance andenforcement undera potential Head Lease wouldlikely be intheorder of$1.5million,plusinflation, overthe termofthe Head Lease,”the report explains.

The report adds, “Giventhese rough estimates,andthefactthat 50 percent ofall revenue goes back to the province, for Delta to break eventhecity would need to receive roughly$94millionin revenue overthe term of a30-year Head Leaseandmorethan$180million over the term ofa60-yearlease (assumingno inflation,interest rate implications, or taxation).”

Theprovincealso stated that the city wouldneed to engage with First Nations,althoughthe number of First Nations withinterests, and potential outcomesin termsoftheirinvolvement inthe managementofthelease area, have yet to be discussed,the report also notes.

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5. Acquire

6. Averagegrades

7. Havinghandles

8.Monotone

9. Rubdown

10.Metal-bearing rock

11.Morningmist

19.Raceinneutral

20.Victor’smemento

22.Grainof corn

24.Not well

25.Rent

27.Deep

29.Admiration

30.Craftyperson

31.Game rooms

33. Bet

37.Unhappy

39.Mosquitoes, e.g.

40.TV’s“F____”

42.Cleanse

43.Tenderspots

44.Pinch

46.Balletskirt

48.Saute

49.Lensopening

51.Moneyroll

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ARIES March21-April19

Thisweek,you’ll realizehow importantyouaretoyour employer.Thiswilltranslate into awell-deservedraiseand excitingnewopportunities. Inyourlovelife,you’lltake meaningfulstepstoplan experiencesthat reflectthe depthofyourfeelings.

TAURUS April20-May20

You’llmakeyourdaysat workbetterbysharinghappy momentsandusingyour energytohaveengaging conversations.Don’thesitate toshareyourideas;they’ll energizeyourdiscussionsand strengthenyourconnections.

GEMINI May21-June20

Ifyou’refacing financial challenges,negotiatingthe termsof aloancould resultin asolutionthatimprovesyour qualityoflife.Additionally,by payingmoreattentiontoyour partner,youwillstrengthen your relationshipandcreatea senseofpeacebetweenyou.

CANCER June21-July22

Inyourlovelife,focusonfairness byconsideringyourpartner’s needswhenyou’remaking decisions.Atwork,payclose attentiontodetails;thesmallest thingscanmakeallthedifference.

LEO July23-Aug. 22

Prioritizesleepthisweek. Sufficient restiscrucialto maintainingfocusandstaying healthy.Whenyourbody hasthe restitneeds,itwill boostyourcreativity,making youbetterabletoachieve impressive results.

VIRGO Aug.23-Sept.22

Manyfriendswill reachoutto youthisweek. Youmay find yourselfdistractedbysocial media. Afamilycommitment willhelpyou refocus. You’llalso discover anewartformthat willcaptivateyourinterestand awakenyoursenses.

LIBRA Sept.23-Oct. 22

Workemergenciescouldpileup thisweek.However,yourfamily willstepuptohelplightenyour loadathome. You’llcreatea warm,invitingatmosphereand spreadjoywithyourinfectious smile.

SCORPIO Oct. 23-Nov.21

Beforedivinginto anew project,gatherallthe necessaryinformationto setyourselfupforsuccess. Althoughyouhaven’tplanned aromanticweekendgetaway, atemptingandunexpected adventurecouldarise.

SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22-Dec.21

Youmustshowcourageto succeedinyourcareer.Commit toongoingtrainingandadapt toyourchangingworkenvironment.Theseadjustmentswill ensurestabilityanddriveyour professionalgrowth.

CAPRICORN Dec. 22-Jan.19

Smalldetailsmatter.Yourappearanceandhowyoupresent yourselfwill directlyimpact yourcareeradvancement. You’lltreatyourselfto afew personalindulgencesthisweek. Yourfriendswillencourage youtospoilyourselfwiththese well-deservedtreats.

AQUARIUS Jan.20-Feb.18

You’ll receiveverypositivenews aboutyourhealththisweek.A newtreatmentormedication willimproveyourwell-being. You’llbegivenvariousurgent tasksatwork.Fortunately,you’ll handlethemwithgrace.

PISCES Feb. 19-March20

You’llattractfascinatingindividualswithyourundeniable charm,increasingyour romanticprospects.Atthesametime, you’llsuccessfullyexpandyour clientbase,whichwilldelight yourboss.Thankstoyour charisma,thecompany’ssales revenuewilldouble.

HOWTOPLAY: Fillinthe gridsothat everyrow,every columnand every3 x3box contains thenumbers 1through 9onlyonce. Each 3x3box isoutlinedwitha darkerline. Youalreadyhavea fewnumbers to get youstarted. Remember:youmustnot repeatthe numbers 1through 9inthesameline, columnor 3x3 box.

SUDOKU

BigaffordablehousinggapchallengingMetroVancouver

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

There has been a significantincrease in supportforaffordable housingin recent years, however, the scaleofthe currentandprojected need fornon-market housinginthe regionfar exceedsthoseefforts.

That’s according to a report to Metro Vancouver’s regional planningcommitteeon theAffordable Housing GapAnalysis, notingtaking steps to addressthe gap requirescoordinated actionacrossallordersof government, butprimary responsibilityforfunding rests with senior governments.

Across Metro Vancouver,the stockof non-market rentalhousing remainsinadequate,

andthe regionisexperiencing someofthemost acuteaffordability challengesofany regionin Canada,the report said.

The report notes that overthe past five years, between12,500 and19,500affordable rentalhousingunits have beeninitiated across the regionthrough a combinationoffederal,provincialandlocal governmentprograms, including approximately $1.2billionincontributionsfrom regularfederal and provincial funding programs,whilethere has been significant support fromlocal governmentsthroughplanning tools,incentivesand land contributions.

However, theanalysisidentifiesaneed for between29,250and 54,500affordable rental

units overthenextfive years, requiringa$10.1 billion-to-$19.3billion investment, inclusive ofall government tools, to bothaddress current underhoused need and to repairhistoric underinvestmentinthe sector.

Local governments continue to play acritical enabling role by implementing landuse policies, streamliningdevelopment approvals, as wellasofferingfinancial and regulatory incentives that improveprojectviability,the report adds.

In the Cityof Delta,the currenthousingtarget order to the municipality by the provincial government stipulatesthat thecityis required to add3,607newunits by Septemberof2028, but theprovincealsopro-

vided guidelinesforunit sizesand tenures.

Whilethose guidelines arenot mandatory, the province suggestedthat ofthe totalnewunits, Deltashouldadd830 below-market rentals, including95 withon-

site supports. Thecity earlierthis yearissued a requestforproposals foraconsultant to help developan inventory of propertiesin Deltadesignated ascivicandinstitutionalintheOfficial Community Plan(OCP)

andidentify potential sitesforfuturehousing projects.

Thecitynoted the Housing Accelerator Fund,provided by thefederal governmentthrough the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, will help unlock newhousing supply by speedingup developmentand approvals,introducing zoning reformsandincentivizing keyhousing types.

As part ofthefunding, thecityisundertaking work to identifyopportunitiesforhousingoncivic andinstitutional lands.

Opportunities to developaffordablenonmarket housing on those lands will be enabled through landinventories,financialincentives, capacity buildingand strategic partnerships, thecityalsonoted.

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TheLadner Willows below-market rental complex istobe redevelopedtohave 146 unitsinafive-storeybuildingonLadner Trunk Roadat55BStreet.

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Betterinfrastructure eyed for Delta industrialareas

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

TheCityof Deltais going to give even more attention to its key industrial zones.

Council recently endorsed a motion putforward by Coun. Jennifer Johaldirecting staff to assess the currentinfrastructure inthe TilburyandAnnacis Island industrialareas to identify gaps andopportunitiesfor the installationofnewcrosswalks, sidewalks and busshelters.

Potentialfuturefunding sources, including grantsand partnerships, arealso to be explored,while councilalso wantsadedicated infrastructure lineitemin the upcoming budgetforimprovements inindustrial zones.

Hermotionnotes Delta’s industrial zonescontribute significantly to municipal revenuesthrough taxes, but infrastructure inindustrial zones hasnotalways kept pace withgrowthandactivitylevels,impacting safety, equity,and accessfor workers, visitorsand serviceproviders.

Councilpreviously endorsed amotion by Johal to have some additional busshelters installedin theareas.

“Thismotionaddressesagrowingandurgent need in twoof

Delta’s most critical economic zones, TilburyandAnnacis Island. They generate approximately48 percentof ourtax base,provide thousandsof jobsandplay avital rolein regional,provincial, nationalandin some cases world-wide supply chains,” she said.

“Despitetheirimportance, parts oftheseindustrialareas remain underserved whenitcomes to basic pedestrianandtransit infrastructure. Workers often walkalong roadshouldersdue to missing sidewalks,crosswalksare limited andwhile we are making greatprogress on busshelters, the

demand stillfar outweighsthe supply,”added Johal.

Mayor George Harvie agreed, sayingtheareas “are looking their age” andhelooksforward to seeinga regular scheduleofimprovements.

A Delta staff responsenotes that in recent years, the has made strategic capitalinvestmentsinthe Tilbury,Annacisand Boundary Bayindustrialareas, including over $5millionin sidewalkexpansions andanenhanced cyclingnetwork, as wellastheinstallationofanew busshelters at five locationsin Annacisand Tilburythis year.

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Johalsays Delta’s industrial zonesshouldattractand retaintalent and keepbusinesses competitive by ensuringsafeandaccessible routes.

Cityof Delta wantsmore foodtrucks

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Deltacouncil at its meetingon Oct. 6, gave final approvaloffour updates to thecity’s mobilefood pilotprogram.

Counciladopted the bylawamendments, withthepreviouspilot program, set to expireon Oct. 15, to be replaced by the permanentprogram which will begoverned by theamendmentsand updated policy.

In June2024,council gave the go-aheadfora pilot Mobile Food and Beverage Vendor Policy, however, due to slower programuptakeduring thetailendofthat summerandinto thefall, staff reported back last October recommendingthepilotprogram be extendedforone year.

Theprogram requires mobile foodandbeverage vendorswhowish tooperatetheirbusinesses oncity streets orinparkstoapply for and receiveaspecial permit.

A staff report discussed at council’s last meetingnotesthecity currently hasnine vendors permittedunder thepilotoperatingin locationsacross Delta, andthat the program has been successful.

Recommendingthat nofee approach continueinto the permanent program, the report notesthat while vendors

have largelylocatedin pre-approved locations, occasionallytheymoved to sites witha perceived demand.

Basedon staffobservationsandfeedback from residents, staff recommendadding to thelistof approved streetlocations.

Theupdated policy, amongotherthings, clarifiesthat mobile vending withinthe Stokesand Cullis PlazainLadner Villageisonlyallowedin the parkinglotandnot the pedestrianplaza, following complaintsfrom residentsandconcerns by city staff.

The report adds staff willcontinue to promote theprogram to new participantsand will considerfutureupdates, including reviewinglocations, basedonfeedback fromthecommunityor vendors.

KENDALLPOOLS/PIXABAY

CityofDeltamakeschanges toSSMUHregulations

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Deltacouncil recently gave final approvalfor bylawamendments regulating garden suitesandcoachhouses.

The change will seeanincrease in theallowableheight, having the new limitinalignment withtheprovincial governmentand Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s standardizeddetachedaccessory dwellingunit (ADU) designs.

According to a staff report,the amendmentsareintended to allowfor thecreationofthe catalogueof standardized designsfordetached ADUs.

Theincreasedheight allowances wouldaccommodate pre-reviewed designsand streamline the approval anddevelopmentofthoseformsof accessory housing.

Deltastaffhave been reviewing applications receivedtoundertake ananalysistodeterminewhatadditionalchangesare warranted to supportthedelivery ofviableSSMUH projects.

SSMUH regulationsareintended to expedite approvalof multipleunitson existinglots by using the building permit applicationprocess to replacethe need for rezoningor subdivision applications.

The catalogueisalsonecessary to fulfill Delta’s obligations to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)as part ofthe Housing Accelerator Fund(HAF) granted to Delta earlier this year.

Thecity hasalsoundertakenan information campaignandcreatedan ADU Concierge Program, as wellas a website withadetachedADU application guideand links to standardized designs.

Approved in 2024, Delta’s small-scale multi-unithousing(SSMUH) regulations permitadditionalunitsonmost single-detachedandduplex zonedlots in Delta.

Nowundergoinga review,the

At the timeof approval,according to another report, Delta had24,124properties with either RS (Single Detached Residential)orRD(Duplex Residential) zoning, withafurther90properties comprehensivedevelopment zoningthat permitted single-detached or duplexdwellings.

As required by legislation,anyproperty with zoningthat permitsa singledetachedorduplexdwelling must comply withthe new SSMUH requirements,however, despitethelegislative changes, therearecircumstanceswhere aproperty may not be able to achieve additionalunits.

LIFESTYLES

Sidekickstartsseasonwithcross-culturalcomedy

Community theatre beginsin SouthDelta with new play

Danny and Delilah

Sidekick Playersis bringing Norm Foster’s, Danny and Delilah to the TsawwassenArts Centre,thefirst productionoftheir29th season.

Sidekickisthrilled to bring thisnew script to their audiences, saida release. Danny and Delilah is making its West Coast debutand Sidekickisthefirst communitytheatre anywhere, to producetheplay.

Whenhigh school student Delilah Rasheed (Anjleen Uppal) goes to live with72-year-old Daniel Beckerandhis guidancecounsellor daughter Sherry for amonth, Danieland Delilahexperience a generationalanda cultural clashthat resultsinahilarious,deeply touching and eye-openingconnection

Theplay isatale abouthowfriendship can be foundintheunlikeliest of places. It takesplaceinasmall town

where Daniel Becker(Chuck Mayne), a retired widower, lives withhis daughter Sherry (Cathy Collis),a guidancecounsellor at thelocalhigh school.

Sherry invites Delilaha student from her school to spendacoupleof weeks withthe Beckers Delilahis Pakistani andthe cultureshock comesquickly and,inthe handsof Foster,hilariously. Thefourth characterintheplay isthe Beckers’neighbour, MurielGreen(Carol Jones)whocomesfullyarmed to be outrageously funny.

Director, Carroll Lefebvre introduces two newactors, Chuck Mayne(South Surrey)andAnjleen Uppal(North Delta)along with seasoned Sidekick actors, Cathy Collis (Tsawwassen) and Carol Jones(Ladner).

Danny and Delilah opens Oct. 17and runs to Nov. 1. Evening performances are at 8 p.m.onFridaysand Saturdays and matinees at 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Thereisnoshowon Friday, Oct. 31.

Adultsare$22and seniors/students are $20. Reservations can be made by calling604-288-2415.

Forthe Love ofArt Show and Sale oninbigbarn, Nov. 1,2

Artwork,handicrafts on display,sale, as Christmas nears

South Delta’s vibrantarts community gets ready to impressonce again at For The Love ofArt Show and Sale returning to historic Harris Barn,inLadner, Nov. 1-2, from10 a.m. to 4 p.m., both days.

Nowinitseighth year, this family-friendlycommunity event, organized by Ladnerartist Jan Rankin, brings together over30of Delta’s finestartistsandartisans,a lineup that grows stronger each year.

Visitors canbrowse twofloorsof originalartwork and handcrafted creations, meet the makers,enjoy live music, sampleon-site food,

andtake part indoorprizedraws.

For The Love ofArtdraws enthusiasticcrowdsfromacross the Lower Mainlandand has growninto a much-anticipated culturalhighlight.

Sinceitsinauguralshowin 2018, Rankin’smission has been to celebrate and showcasethe diverse talentoftheLadnerand Tsawwassenartscommunity while connecting artists withartlovers andcollectors.

“It’sa chance to meet artists, discovertheir stories,learn about theircreative processes, andexperiencetheunique atmosphere Harris Barnprovides,” says Rankin.

“It’salsothe perfect way to shop locallyfortheholidays. You’llfind one-of-a-kind, handcrafted items you simply won’t seeanywhereelse.”

Eachshowis juried and curated, designed to celebrateabroad rangeofartistsandartisans

Guests willfinda varietyofart stylesandmedia at accessible price points, perfectforgift-giving andholiday shopping.

Visitors cantake part inafun scavenger hunt, withprizes for overandunder age-12 categories, making the event enjoyableforthe wholefamily.

This year’s programfeatures live music by Dan Lonsdaleand Friends,food by Mr. Mom’s World Catering, and specialcommunity partnersincludingtheREACH Childand Youth Development Societyandthe Royal Canadian Legion Branch61 Poppy Campaign.

Admissionand parkingarefree.

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Fromleft,ChuckMayne as Daniel Becker, CarolJonesisMuriel Green, Anjleen Uppalis Delilah Rasheedand CathyCollisis Sherry Becker.

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What compels you?

In the Old Testament it says that God’s people keptdoing“what was evil inthe sightofthe Lord.”

Regrettably,followers of Jesusareprone to keep doingthis.

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The same passage goes on to explainhow we fall into thistrap: “Theyforgot the Lord their Godand served the Baalsandthe Asheroth” (Judges3.7).

Doingwhat’s evilin God’s sightisa two-step process:

First, we turn away from Godandforgethim.

Whenthe Bibletalks aboutforgetting God, it’s nottalking aboutmemory loss. It hasless to do with theinformation you know, andmore withthe way that informationshapes andaffects you.

Whenit says God’s

Minister’s Minute

people“forgotthe Lord,” itmeans Godnolonger felt real to them. Godno longercompelledthem, so they turned away.

Second, we turn towards somethingelse to findmeaningand satisfactioninlife. It’s whatever that thingisdeepinside of you – that thingthat,

if you couldonly have it, then everything would be OK.Anduntil you have it, you’llnevertrulyfeel satisfied. Yourinner being willnevertruly rest until you finally have that thing.

But ourhearts were made to rest in Jesus– and nothingelseinthis world will evertruly satisfyus.

To try to find our rest in anythingelseis to reject the Godwho made us. It’s to steal ourselves away from God– to deny Godof hisprized possession.

What are you hoping willgive yourlifemeaning and purpose?

To learn more about how Jesus can satisfy your heart’slongings,come joinus at St Andrew’s Church on Thursday nights at 7 p.m. (Oct.9,16, 30, Nov. 13,27).

Sundays 9:30am

478953Street Delta,BC (Inside Delta Christian School)

Rector

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inviteyou to worshipinperson Sundaysat9am www.benedictionlutheran.org

Tsawwassen United Church 693 –53rdStreet,Tsawwassen

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BeginningOct.19thour worship servicewithchange to 10am Joinusas we celebrate God’sgrace

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“Be Faithful,betrue, be ablessing”

At Home

Fourthingstoknowaboutkitchenrenovations

Kitchensareoftendescribed asthe most popular roominahome,and that’s notmereconjecture.

Residents tend to congregatein kitchensinthemorning andthen againin the eveningwhenmealsareprepared and,inhomes withoutformaldining rooms, eaten.

With so many peopleinterestedin kitchen renovations,thefollowing are fourthings’homeownersshould know aboutthese popularimprovementprojects.

Expect to spend some money: Most homeimprovementprojects require a significantfinancialinvestment, but kitchen renovationsareamongthe moreexpensiveundertakings. The overallcostofaproject willdependon a hostof variablesunique to each home, includinghomeowners’ preferences. Homeownersconsidering an upscale kitchen remodel may receive six-figure estimatesfor such projects.

Expecta good returnoninvestment: If stickershock settlesinwhen receivinganinitial kitchen remodelesti-

mate, perhapsit canhelp homeowners to knowthat such aproject mayprovide a strong returnoninvestment (ROI).

Expecttheproject to take some time: Kitchensare large rooms with a lotofcomponents, so renovatingthese

dow,andit reflectsthelikelihood that unforeseenissueslike supply chain interruptionsorthediscovery of mould willarise at some pointduringthe renovation. Thoughit’s impossible to determinepreciselyhowlongaproject willtake beforeit begins,homeowners renovatingtheir kitchens may want to planfortheproject to take twomonths ifnotlonger.

spaces cantake sometime.Estimates vary dependingonthe size ofthe room, the scale of the remodelandthe materials chosen, butAngi reportsa kitchen remodelformosthomestakes six weeks to fourmonths. That’s a sizable win-

Expect to use your kitchenduringthe renovation: If thetimelineof a renovationis scary,homeownersshould knowthey willlikely be able to usetheir kitchen evenaftertheproject begins Thoughthe roommightnot remain a popular gathering spaceoncethe work starts,Anginotes kitchensare typically outofcommissionforaround six weeks duringa renovation. That still requires somepre-planningin relation to meals, butitalso suggestshomeowners won’t be withouta kitchenformonthsonend. Kitchen renovationsare popularprojects. Homeownerswhoknowwhat to expect before such projectscommence can make it througha renovationmore smoothly.

- Metro Creative

At Home

Warningsignsabathroomneedswork

Homeownersknow that the work involved to maintainahomeisnever done.

Theendofoneproject tends to rollinto theplanningofanother,and so it goesfor yearsonend.

Fortunatearethe homeownerswho get to choose when to begin a renovationproject, but it’s farmorecommon that homeowners spotan issueandthen realizeit’s time to renovate. When itcomes tobathrooms, which can be amongthe moreexpensive spaces to renovate inahome, homeowners can keep an eye outfor various signs suggestingthe room needsa remodel.

Mouldandmildew: Mouldandmildewis perhapsthemostglaring

sign a bathroomneeds to be renovatedor remodeled. Mouldandmildew pose anotablethreat to humanhealth,as moulds can causeallergic reactions. Individuals sensitive to mould may develop symptomsthat mimic reactions to outdoorallergenslike pollen,including sneezing, runnynose, red eyes, anddermatitis(skin rash). Mouldalso can triggerasthma attacks in peopleallergic to mould who havethecondition. Mould cangrow in poorly ventilated bathrooms, such asthose without afanoronesinwhich fansarenot working properly. Mouldand mildew will returnifit’s merely scrubbed away, so theunderlying cause of

mould must be addressed to preventits return.

Smallsignsof fading: Stains, peeling paint, cracked paint, and gaps in groutaresmall signs offadingthat indicate a bathroomneeds renovationifnotacomplete remodel. Theseissues also can serveas warning signsof largerissues, such as waterissuesand structuralproblems, so theyshouldnot be merely writtenoffasminor problemsor eyesores.

Rising waterbills: Some signsa bathroom couldusealittleTLC arenotnecessarily confined to the roomitself If waterbillsare rising significantlyanddonot align withpriceincreases oranuptickin water consumption,homeown-

ers may have leaking pipes. Such pipesmight be beneatha bathroom sinkor behindtiled walls Discolorationonthe walls, peeling paintor wallpaperand/ora musty odor mayindicateleaks insidea bathroom wall.If coupled with rising water bills,these signscould be indicativeofa significant issuethat requiresimmediate attention.

Issues with tiles:

Cracked or damaged tiles intheshowerand bathtubor evenonthefloor areunsightly and pose a safety hazard.Cracked floortiles canlead to slipsandfalls,which can be especially harmful to older residents.And crackedtiles withinthe showerand tubarea can indicate waterproblems

Whenit comestobathrooms,homeowners can keepan eyeout for varioussignssuggesting the roomneedsa remodel.

behindthe wallsor generaldisrepair. Such issues should be addressed beforetheyescalate into something larger.

A dated vibe: Of course, someissues affectinga bathroomare notnecessarily healthor safety hazards butmore

anaffront to homeowners’ graspof current styles andtrends.If walking into a bathroomunintentionallyfeelslike stepping backward into a bygone era, thenit’s probably time to considera renovationor remodeling job.

- Metro Creative

At Home

Prepareyourgarden forwinter’sonslaught

Individualswhodon’t livenearthe equatoror inanother warm climate knowthat winter will rear its chillyheadthis year Cold temperaturesand snowyconditions may be excellentfor skiingand sledding,but gardeners recognizetheseconditionsarenotidealfor theirplants.

Theinevitable slowing ofactivityinthe garden duringfall marksatime to shift attentionfrom constantplant care to preparingthe landscape fornext season. It may be tempting tosimply let Mother Nature take over, butalittlepre-winter TLC canensure gardens make itthrough winter unscathed.

Remove spentplants

Decomposing organic materialisthe basisfor compost andotherfertilizers. However, vegetable plantsthat areleft to sit canlead to decay inthe garden. Decayingplants can serveashostsfor pest populationsanddiseases. Rotting vegetablesalso candropunwanted seeds into the soil,which eventually can strip nutrients that normally would go to next year’s crops.

Ornamentalplants and perennials can be cut back infall. Cutdown stalksand remove leaves.

Planta covercrop

The gardening resource This Is My Garden recommendsplanting acover crop to setthe stagefor a successful spring.Acover cropprotectsthe soiland can return nutrients to it. Whenthe soilis bare during winter, weed seeds can easily blow inandlie in wait,ultimately becom-

ingaproblemduringthe ensuing year. Cover crops caninclude cloverorfield peas,which willincrease thelevelsof available nitrogen.

Amendthe soil

Fallisa perfecttime to add soilamendments, such as manure and compost. Thesefertilizers will add nutrientsandbreak down gradually,enriching the soil overthe winter.

Replenishmulch

Gardeners may have added mulcharound shrubsandotherareas ofthe landscape early inthe season becauseit is attractive. But mulch also does muchto reduce waterlossandprotect the soilfromerosion. It mayinhibit weed growth as well. Replacing mulch whenthemercury drops caninsulatethe soil, whichhelps to regulate soil temperature. Athick layerof mulcharound root vegetablesleftinthe garden canofferprotection against hard frosts.

Dividebulbs

Divideplant bulbsand plantthemwhere you want flowers like daffodils and tulips to grow inthe spring.

Prunedormant plants

Waituntilplantsare dormant to prunethem andadjusttheirshape. Most shrubs andtrees should be prunedin late winter, right beforenew growth.

Move potted plants

Bringdelicateplants into asheltered area, such asagreenhouseorindoor garage, so they cancontinue to thriveduringthe winter.

Falland winter still provideopportunities to

spendtimeinthe garden. At this pointinthe year, gardeners canprepare landscapesforthenext season.

-Metro Creative

Adding alayer ofmulch around plants can insulate rootsand thesoil against frosts.

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DELTA SPORTS

Sports stories?

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

Thisyear’sDeltaSportsHallofFameannounced

Class of 2025 representssoftball, judo,field hockey, gymnastics, flag football

The Delta Sports Hallof Fame has announcedits Classof2025.

These six outstanding inductees are being recognized fortheir yearsof achievement, dedication,andcontribution to the Delta sportcommunity.

Inducted this yearinthe Builder Category is Tsawwassen’s Kari Cullen. In 1975,afterfour yearsasacompetitive gymnast at UBC, Cullen started a recreational gymnasticsprogram through Delta Parksand Recreation.

Theprogram wasahit, withthe registrationlinewrappingaroundthe gym at Tsawwassen Junior Secondaryonits veryfirst day.

This wasthebirthofthe Delta Gymnastics Society. By 1977,the club was running year-roundand soon offered competitive, pre-school,and specialized classesinaddition to recreationalprograms.

Today,50 yearsafteritsfounding by Cullen, DGSisapillarofthe Delta sportcommunityandis recognized as a modelofgrassroots sportdevelopment.

Cullenis joinedinthe Delta Sports Hallof Fame by fiveotherinductees:

Athlete– Terry Bell, Softball

Athlete– Kathy Hubble, Judo

Coach – John Sacre, Field Hockey

Team– North Delta Razorbacks 19831996, Flag Football

Sponsor– New Balance Delta

In addition to theinductees, every yearthe hall recognizes residentsof Deltawho have excelled as athletes, teams, coaches,or volunteersas Sport Champions.

For2025,the Delta Sport Champions are:

Teamofthe Year-LadnerPioneers B Lacrosse

Coachofthe Year- CamFrick, Baseball

Youth Athleteofthe Year– Naomi Mynott, Swimming

Youth Athleteofthe Year– Jack Thompson, Volleyball

Youth Athleteofthe Year– Sidney Venier, Soccer

Youth Athleteofthe Year– Damian Dumas, Football

Athleteofthe Year– Isla Stewart, Athletics

Athleteofthe Year– Marc Theriault, Figure Skating

Athleteofthe Year– Cory Duhaime, Alpine Skiing

Masters Athleteofthe Year–Brian Loney, Baseball

Volunteerofthe Year–Alan Waterman, Field Hockey

Inducteesand Sport Champions will be recognized at the Banquetof Championson Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn.All Inductees and Sport Champions have beeninvited to attend at nocost, thanks to the generouscontributionsofthe sponsors ofthe Delta Sports Hallof Fame.

The banquet willincludeafundraising auctionanda keynote address by ultra runnerIhor Verys, 2025’s Best of BC winner at the Sport BC awards. Ticketsare availablenow;forinformation visit deltasportshalloffame.ca. - Submitted

JackThompson, youth athleteofthe year, volleyball

CoryDuhaime,athlete ofthe year, alpineskiing

Inductedthis yearin theBuilder Category is Tsawwassen’s Kari Cullen.

Alan Waterman, volunteerofthe year

Damian Dumas, youth athleteof the year, football

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ShirleyRosalie Thornerof Tsawwassen, BC,passed away on August29,2025,at theIrene Thomas Hospiceafter ashortillness. Shirley’swarmoutgoing natureattractedher to many.Shehadanengaging smile and afriendlyhello to everyone shemet. Shirleyloved travelling, cooking,gardeningand her family and friends.She will bedearly missedbyher husband Paul,son Geoff(Simone) and granddaughtersChloe,Mila and Ever,aswellasone survivingsisterPamela,and twobrothers Tomand BruceLaurie and many niecesandnephews.

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Mike wasborninVancouver,BCand graduated from Prince of Walesin1979. Hisfamilywereavid boaters, and Mike wasoftenhappiestwhenhe spent time onornear thewater.Hehad avariedcareer over theyears, includingbeing aDJ, abouncer,and asalesman,beforefindinghiscallinginsecurity. He becameaprivate investigator,a jobhebothloved and excelledat, and it waswhile doing this work in 1996 thathe methisloving wife,Vickie. Despite havingaknackfor investigativework, heultimately movedintosecuritymanagementoncehebecamea family man.

Mike wasdeeplydevoted to hisfamily; he loved being agirl dad,and thereweremanyyearsof camping, boating,travellingand movienights. Other than “dad”,Mikewasalsoknowntohis daughtersas theultimateMr. Fixit- anything that wasbroken couldbeplacedonhis deskand by thenext morning, it wouldmagicallybeasgoodasnew.

Thosewho knew Mike canattesttohis big personalityand theway hisenergy (and voice) positivelyfilledaroom.Hecouldmakefriends literally anywhere, atanytime, andenjoyed spending time with buddies, whether that was fishing, watching agameorevenjustgrabbinga coffee.Mikewasalways ready with asmile,a story, or ahelpinghand.

Mike waspredeceasedbyhis parents, Norman McCarvill and Beverley O’Tooleandhisbig brother Rob. He is survived by hiswifeVictoria,daughters Kathrynand Sarah;hissiblings John (Evva),Deirdre (Clive),and Jim(Trish)as well ashissisterin-law Shannon;hisniecesandnephews Liza (Todd), Derek(Claire), Kevin(Marianna),Carolyne (Ashley), Jaqueline(Josh), Amandaand Maya;his four-legged “son”Bailey, and Tibbs (the cat).

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