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TheDelta Optimist readers have spoken, the ballots have been counted and now we’re ready to reveal the winners of the 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards -- another must-see special section spotlighting the best of the best that the South Delta area has to offer.

The popular annual competition garnered over 13,000 votes across 111 categories during balloting conducted over late June and July as readers shared their support for their favourite local businesses, professionals and places in various categories for Shops & Services and Food & Fun.

“We’re proud to be able to provide this opportunity to showcase so many of

the destinations that make South Delta a standout community in the eyes of residents and visitors alike. That’s what makes our Readers’ Choice so great every year,” said Pierre Pelletier, publisher of the Delta Optimist.

“We know that everyone in Tsawwassen and Ladner and all of the communities that we cover are working very hard to persevere and prosper, especially our local businesses,” Pelletier added. “This year’s contest shows our readers have taken notice, and continue to give their support regularly to the shops, restaurants, organizations, and expert consultants who drive the success of South Delta.”

Just like other years, the 2023 winners represent businesses and professional service providers of many sizes and locations across Tsawwassen and Ladner. Some are longstanding with generational ties to South Delta, others have been burgeoning for years and still others are just in their infancy.

We invite you to look through the following pages of our 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards section to see which of your favourites were honoured, and which new places you want to visit.

Remember to support your local businesses – and enjoy the read!

The winning ballot drawn from all our readers’ entries to this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards contest was submitted by South Delta residents Dorothy and her daughter. They won a pair of 3-day passes to the Barnside Harvest Festival.

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Withover1millionsquarefeettoexplore,findyourstyleshoppingtheworld’sleadingfashionandlifestyle brandsanddiscoverworld-classentertainmentattractions.Fromfamilyfriendlyevents,tomusic,culture, art,architecture,fashion,foodandentertainment,we’rebiggerthanjustashoppingdestination… we’rebringingcommunitytogetherforanunrivaledshoppingExperience.

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Childcarehasalwaysbeenmypassion,andIconsidermyselffortunatetohave theopportunitytomakeapositiveimpactonthelivesofthechildrenandfamilies withinourcommunity.Receivingthisawardisnotonlyapersonalachievementbuta testamenttothededicationandhardworkofmyentireteamandthesupportofthe parentswhoentrustuswiththeirpreciouslittleones.

IwouldliketoextendmysinceregratitudetotheCommunityforrecognizingour effortsinthechildcarefield.Itinspiresmetocontinuestrivingforexcellenceand providingthebestpossiblecareandeducationtothechildrenunderourcare.

IamalsothankfulfortheinvaluablerelationshipsIhaveformedwiththechildren andtheirfamilies.It’saprivilegetobeapartoftheirlivesandwitnessthegrowthand developmentofeachchild.

SunnyTownLearnandPlayChildcareCentrehasbeencaringforchildrenoverthe past81/2yearsandweareexcitedtoannounceweareembarkingona newventurewithopeninganewlocationat163156thStreet,Delta.

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Thank you forputtingyourtrustinus for over 22 years!Since2001, we’ve been committed to providinghonest,fair, andreliableautorepair & maintenancehere inSouthDelta,andwe’reexcited tocontinuethatjourney as companyfounder, Brian McMillan,beginsthe transition towards retirement and taking somewell-deserved familytime!

Brianhas nowpassedthe steering wheel over to Bob &LydiaElder, who have been part oftheteamsince Opening Day. Brian,Russ,and Bobmay look a little different nowfromour ad 22+yearsago, butalongside fellow Red-Seal Technicians,Apprentices & Service Advisors,Rob, Reid,Anmar, and James,theycontinue oursamecommitment to customerservice.

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Welovewhatwedoandwehopewhenyouwalkthrough ourdoor,youwillfeelittoo.We’renotonlypassionate aboutdentalcare,we’repassionateaboutrelationships. Wecareaboutourteam,ourpatients,andourcommunity, andwebelievethatourcommitmenttotheserelationships iswhatdrivesustobebettereveryday.

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Sharkey’s White Spot 2nd Place 3rd Place

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Yourtrust,support, andpartnership havebeenthe cornerstoneofour twodecadesof excellence.With eachinteraction, you’venotonlybeen apartofourlegacy buthavealsohelped shapeourjourney. Forthat,weare profoundlygrateful.

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Thank you to everyone who participated & voted in 2023 Readers Choice ’