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More respect for wildlife means less work for OWL

East Ladner facility took in more than 800 raptors in 2020 and this year is off to a busy start MARK BOOTH

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Rob Hope wishes it was a happy ending for every raptor treated at OWL Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society’s East Ladner facility.

Instead it’s about giving these wonderful species a fighting chance.

“Here at our centre we give the animals an ample opportunity. If there is even a fraction of a chance it’s going survive we will give it that chance. Sometimes we succeed and sometimes we don’t,” said Hope, who is OWL’s care manager. “In over 20 years I have pretty well seen every injury and every scenario that can happen.

With that knowledge you are able to figure out does that bird have a chance? Our frame of mind is they were deceased as soon as they come through our door. If they were left where they were, they would have died. We take into consideration the animal itself too as we don’t want it suffering.

If we do see injuries that we know are not going to be savable, euthanasia is then the best option rather than it suffering.”

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Rob Hope is the care manager at OWL Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society’s East Ladner facility.

raptors in 2020 and this year is off to another busy start.

Hope figures wildlife is owed the rehabilitation centre given how responsible humans are for their harm.

“From our end of things we aren’t interfering with nature we are just trying to supplement it as rehabbers. We help put those animals back in the wild because without those human caused factors we

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wouldn’t be getting them,” Hope added. “Probably 90 percent of our intakes are human cause as the factor.

Cars, windows, lead, rodenticides, electrocutions, entanglements in fishing lines and netting. Pretty well we have seen the whole gauntlet.”

Even when raptors come in injured from fighting, Hope and his staff routinely find lead in their system which

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make them highly vulnerable.

“It impacts their brain, their breathing, their eating. Pretty much why they lost the fight,” he said.

He suggests a simple change in people’s habits and purchases could make a significant difference. What can attract rodents can mean a hungry raptor isn’t far away.

“When you are in your vehicle there is usually no

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avoidance and your safety comes first, but just throwing out those apples and banana peels from your car window… rodents are going to the side of the roads for those and raptors are coming in fast and furious to pick off the rodent,” said Hope. “For rodenticides, people can change to snap traps and things of that nature to remove the poison from the environment. People are told they are environmentallyfriendly, but anytime you use poison it’s not.”

OWL is also kept busy thanks to a province-wide network as the premier destination in B.C. for injured raptors.

There are volunteers located in such cities as Cranbrook and Smithers that will initially tend to the injured raptor then arrange for transportation to Delta through the generosity of Pacific Coast Airlines or Bandstra Trucking. Once they arrive, there is additional care support from Huff Animal Hospital, Tsawwassen Animal Hospital and Richmond Animal Hospital.

“We have the infrastructure to help these animals far and wide. We have volunteers all over the place and they really are the heart and soul of our operation,” added Hope.

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Flooding damage could cost Delta, region many billions to manage SANDOR GYARMATI

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The economic losses from a significant flood are projected to range between $20-to$30 billion.

That’s according to a new report by the Fraser Basin Council which has recently outlined a draft of Lower Mainland Flood Management Strategy.

The report, discussed at Delta council last week, comes as the FBC, a non-profit charitable organization, works with federal, provincial, local, First Nation governments as well as the private sector to advance sustainability within the Fraser River basin.

One of the key long-term initiatives has been the development of a strategy to bring forward a common vision to reduce the flood risk across the Lower Mainland.

The region has been hit with several flood events, the biggest occurring in 1894 and 1948.

The strategy focuses on the potential for a Fraser River flood that would most likely occur during spring freshet as well as coastal flooding as a result of storm surges and high ocean water levels.

The strategy also draws on a number of previous studies including a flood vulnerability analysis, review of Lower Mainland dikes and advanced flood modelling, which have highlighted the increasing risk posed by climate change and the economic fallout from a rapidly developing floodplain area.

The Lower Mainland will face $20-to-$30 billion in projected losses if multiple dike systems are unable to holdback floodwaters, given extensive development in flood hazard areas, the document states, adding that future growth projections indicate the region will increase by over a million people by 2050, so the risk will increase.

“Land use decisions over the past century have placed considerable buildings, infrastructure, and populations in flood hazard areas. Impacts from a major flood could be wide-ranging and can extend beyond those areas, for example as a result of damage and disruption to critical infrastructure and essential services. Impacts from a smaller flood could still be devastating for a smaller com-

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The hazard area for flooding extends across 31 Coast Salish First Nations communities, 26 municipalities and two regional districts. Delta and Richmond were identified as particularly vulnerable. munity, including many First Nations communities. Although many Lower Mainland communities are situated behind flood protection infrastructure, all dikes pose a risk of failure during a major flood,” the report states.

The report goes on to note, “Over one-third of the farmland in the Lower Mainland lies in the Fraser River floodplain and may be vulnerable to flooding. Damage and disruption to agricultural lands would not only have a significant impact to the regional (and provincial) economy, it would have considerable implications for food security in the region.”

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The FBC recommendations include establishing a new regional flood entity/organization mandated by the province to oversee the implementation of the strategy, as well as the establishment of a long-term stable funding program to support implementation of the strategy.

After receiving the initial round of comments, the Fraser Basin Council is planning to produce a second draft of the strategy in May 2021.

That will be followed by public engagement this September and finalization of the strategy by November 2021.

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CRERST members focus their efforts in specific recovery areas SANDOR GYARMATI

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It’s been a tough year for local businesses since COVID-19, but a collaborative Delta effort is trying to help ease the journey through the pandemic.

As public health orders evolve and vaccinations are now on the horizon, Delta city council recently agreed to enter into a one-year service agreement of up to $70,000 for the Delta Chamber of Commerce to continue to provide COVID-19 resource support to businesses and community organizations and to operate Delta’s Visitor Centre.

Tourism Delta will receive $103,000 to continue to manage the We Love Delta initiative on behalf of the Community Resilience and Economic Recovery Support Team (CRERST) The city also plans to provide grants of $15,000 each to support the Ladner Business Association, North Delta Business Association and Tsawwassen Business Improvement Association for initiatives.

When things went into shutdown mode last spring, city council in April directed staff to coordinate Delta’s efforts with those organizations through

the new CRERST collaborative, bringing zations and the residents of Delta. To together the networks and resources avoid duplication, CRERST members of each organization during the panfocus their efforts in specific recovery demic. areas: DCOC focuses “COVID-19 has on business advocreated economic The key will be the cacy and resource hardship for many through its consumer confidence supports small-and mediumCOVID-19 Resource to come back to small sized businesses in Hub and one-onDelta. Business own- retailer one consultations; ers are struggling Tourism Delta GARRY SHEARER to stay afloat while focuses on marketing trying to keep up-toand connecting Delta date with the latest residents with local COVID-19 informabusinesses across the tion (e.g., financial assistance opporCity; and LBA, TBIA, and NDBA focus tunities or safety plan requirements), on marketing Delta’s individual comdevelop new marketing tactics to retain mercial districts through placemaking, their customer base, and respond to social media promotion, and marketing Provincial Health Officer Orders. In campaigns,” the report adds. addition, Delta’s community organizaCRERST came up with a number of tions continue to work to create and initiatives including promoting a shop implement new ways to operate and local message involving, among other respond to client needs, while residents things, a Gift Local in Delta campaign. crave connection and opportunities for The report also notes that with a secsafe activity,” a report to council notes. ond COVID-19 wave and variant con“CRERST has been working dilicerns impacting community recovery gently over the last eleven months to efforts, Delta’s businesses, community implement community resilience and organization and residents will coneconomic recovery actions that support tinue to need support.

Delta businesses, community organiAmong the initiatives for 2021 is

Delta staff establishing an internal working group focused on finding creative ways to activate Delta’s commercial districts and community spaces with seasonal street furniture, urban play infrastructure and pop-up parks.

The other initiatives include Tourism Delta, which proposes to expand the We Love Delta campaign, developing and launching at least four other campaigns in 2021, each focusing on different assets and areas of Delta.

Delta Chamber of Commerce executive director Garry Shearer told the Optimist he believes the business community is tentatively optimistic with the roll-out of vaccines, fewer restrictions on the horizon and easier access to main street businesses in the coming months.

“The key will be the consumer confidence to come back to the small retailers and restaurants when restrictions are lifted. That’s why it’s important for Delta to know our daily COVID numbers, per Mayor Harvie’s continued requests, so we can, hopefully, assure our community that the cases are trending down and it will be safe to come back to our main street businesses,” he said.

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Delta receives application for Ladner care facility

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The City of Delta has received a development application to construct a 61-bed community care facility on Arthur Drive in Ladner.

Still in its early stages and requiring community feedback, the application from D&H Sandhu Enterprises Inc., on behalf of land owner Landcraft Development Group, proposes a facility at 4501 Arthur Dr., where the historic Westholme Residence is located.

It would comprise of a new main three-storey building with one level of under-building parking.

The heritage house would be relocated closer to Arthur Drive. It would be fully restored and used as part of the proposed care facility.

A report from the planning department notes the main building of the facility would contain both an indoor common amenity area and outdoor common amenity areas located atgrade and on the rooftop.

The proposal includes four studio units, 53 one-bedroom units as well as four two-bedroom units.

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This same site was the subject of a previous subdivision application to accommodate the heritage house as well as seven single-detached bare land strata lots and common property for driveway access off Arthur Drive.

That application received third reading in November, 2017 but did not proceed further.

The application was subsequently abandoned when the property was sold to the new owner in 2019.

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Delta looking at different housing with action plan SANDOR GYARMATI

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The City is Delta will be trying “gentle density” to improve its housing stock.

Currently formulating a new Housing Action Plan, planning staff last week provided Delta council with a report on the community feedback received on the recommendations in a draft plan.

Among the recommendations is for Delta to introduce a policy allowing so-called gentle density, which had the highest response with 75 per cent looking upon that idea favourably.

Aimed at introducing greater housing diversity and affordability in low density areas of the city, the policy would see such housing as small houses on small lots, duplexes, coach homes above garages and detached suites.

The report notes that while most respondents were accepting of small increases in density, higher increases, which would include such housing forms as triplexes and fourplexes, were not seen as favourably.

“Street parking and existing neighbourhood character were common concerns among those surveyed, but the potential to create more affordable options for those interested in staying in the community or aging in place was also identified. The stakeholder group noted that gentle density options do not

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A recent file photo of Kathleen Higgins (front) outside new North Delta small houses with her husband John and mother Kathleen Toth. A new form of housing for the community, the small homes they designed and had built were constructed for their family members. The little houses are on a lot where one larger old house had been located. necessarily increase the affordability, and that community opposition may be present for infill development,” the report notes.

“Early economic input undertaken by the project team indicates that due to the high cost of land and construction, this strategy is unlikely to achieve

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significant housing affordability gains.

However, it can provide options for existing homeowners to age in place or for additional units to be accommodated in single detached neighbourhoods adding to the rental stock, along with contributing to the variety of housing options available in Delta.”

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The recommendations include the city exploring opportunities and areas to add density into single-detached neighbourhoods in a “sensitive way” as well as review existing duplex zone regulations to ensure they are aligned with the intended housing forms.

The community would be engaged in design concepts and forms that could be applied to single-family neighbourhoods.

Among the other policy ideas is for Delta to pilot so-called inclusionary zoning when it comes to higher density developments.

Inclusionary zoning policies require that new development include a certain amount of a “priority” housing type, such as affordable rentals, as part of the overall project.

The report notes most respondents supported the idea to require affordable seniors’ rental, affordable family-sized units and accessible units.

“The ideas of meeting existing residents’ needs and ensuring housing affordability were the most common comments from the general public, with the stakeholder group also identifying affordability and the impact on the development sector as key themes,” the report adds.

Staff note the housing plan is anticipated to be complete this summer with implementation starting thereafter.

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Port of Vancouver pitches project for Westham Island SANDOR GYARMATI

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Additional concerns have been raised by Delta farmers about a proposed Port of Vancouver “habitat banking” project for Westham Island.

The Westham Island Canoe Pass Tidal Marsh Project is part of the port authority’s Habitat Enhancement Program, which is a form of socalled habitat banking involving the creation or improvement of habitat that will be used as future compensation in advance of projects that could adversely impact fish habitat, such as the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project.

The Westham Island project, originally proposed in 2014, involves the creation of approximately four hectares of new intertidal marsh habitat on the south shore of the Ladner farming island.

A rock containment berm would be constructed and filled with sediment dredged from Canoe Pass.

A recent staff report to Delta council notes the Delta Farmers’ Institute expressed concerns including potential negative effects on irrigation water quality by increasing salinity, risks of damage to the Westham Island Bridge and, more recently, concerns that the project may impede potential plans by the City of Delta to establish a piped irrigation water supply to the island.

“This project is at a very preliminary design stage and would require a source of significant funding, as well as council approval and regulatory permits, to proceed.

Nevertheless, DFI is seeking confirmation that the marsh habitat project will not impede the irrigation project, should it ever proceed,” the report adds.

According to the port authority, the project would be located in Canoe Pass, near the south side of Westham Island, and would expand an existing marsh area by

converting an adjacent non-vegetated, low-value intertidal sandflat and mudflat into approximately four hectares of highquality marsh habitat.

“The site was selected based on its potential to benefit a broad range of fish and wildlife species, and to increase the overall ecological function of the area. Tidal marshes are essential rearing areas for juvenile salmon, which helps sustain Pacific salmon stocks. The port authority engaged professional consultants to determine if this project, if built, would impact current farming-related infrastructure in the area. As the project site is more than 400 metres away from the nearest drainage feature, or flood box, it was determined river flows will not be altered to any significant extent, therefore impacts are not anticipated,” the Port of Vancouver explained.

Council last fall awarded a $52,000 contract for a consultant to help come up with an irrigation improvement strategy for the island, which has not had a consistently reliable supply of good quality fresh water.

A civic report at the time notes the areas serviced by Delta’s irrigation system are gradually expanding as improvements are identified and implemented, but Westham Island is one that has not, in recent years, benefitted from irrigation system improvements.

Several million dollars in funding for a city project will be provided from an upcoming MK Delta Lands development contribution, a contribution that was promised as part of a previously approved industrial development proposal.

In a letter earlier last year to federal Minster of Infrastructure and Communities Catherine McKenna, DFI president Peter Guichon said an irrigation project for the island is an ideal candidate for infrastructure funding.

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Additional concerns have been raised by Delta farmers about a proposed Port of Vancouver “habitat banking” project for Westham Island.

Guichon said for the last several years they have been working with the City of Delta on a proposed project for the 2,250-acre island which has the most fertile farmland in Canada.

Noting the lack of a

reliable source of irrigation water is a key challenge, Guichon said their proposed infrastructure plan is closely aligned with food security and climate change.

“We are at a stage where we are shovel

ready to move forward with implementation of the project, although we still require additional funding, therefore we are asking for a contribution from the Government of Canada for approximately $5 million (equal to about 50 per cent of the capital cost of the project),” he wrote.

Listing economic and environmental benefits in the DFI’s submission, Guichon noted, “The community has been working on a funding strategy which would include community driven resources plus outside funding. Contributions of funds from the community looks promising, although an additional $4 million to $5 million needs to be secured.”

The DFI’s submission also pointed out that a

study supported by the B.C. Climate Action Plan analyzed the impacts of climate change and its effect on rising ocean levels and increases in salt water intrusions, which ultimately negatively impacts the suitability of river water surrounding Westham Island.

“Salt buildup in the soil is a major problem.

This could be solved with the spring flushing of ditches by the new irrigation system. This study confirmed that the present and future shortage of irrigation water is a key factor undermining the ability of farmers on Westham Island to meet the growing need for locally produced food products and to respond to the public’s growing concern about food security,” Guichon explained.

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nce again, would-be thieves are having a field day across our community.

On Tuesday afternoon, Delta police reported a significant surge in thefts from auto across Delta in a 48-hour span.

Items stolen include everything from loose change, to an iphone, wallet, sunglasses, even a pricing gun.

This is nothing new. I’ve lost count on how many stories I have written over the years with warnings and tips from DPD on never leaving anything in your vehicle and locking them up.

Sadly, this message is still not hitting home.

Now I get it. We all love South Delta because of its small town charm. We feel safe, we have good connections with our neighbours and have a real sense of “community.”

But thieves don’t care about any of this. They see an open car door and items inside and it’s open season.

So if you don’t park your vehicle in a secure garage or carport, lock it up and take everything out. It’s simple really.

Put it down

While we are locking it up and leaving it out we can also be putting it down…our cellphones that is.

March is Distracted Driving Month and DPD officers and their partners from ICBC are stepping up enforcement across the community.

According to police, distracted driving, including using an electronic device while operating a vehicle, contributes to approximately 78 deaths a year in B.C., and is responsible for more than 27 per cent of car crash fatalities.

Those numbers are staggering.

Numbers like these certainly gives me a moment of pause.

Is that text message or sports app alert really that important? Nope. I don’t want to be responsible for adding to the crash fatality statistics, so let’s all put down our phones and be a part of the solution and not the problem.

Bright lights won’t blind us to what’s really important, a new crossing

T

he first time I drove northbound it was a shock. I felt slightly disorientated, the brightness of the new LED lights in the Massey Tunnel was something unexpected.

Harsh is an understatement and I no longer feel I need to remove my sunglasses before entering the tunnel. Every imperfection is highlighted, and it’s clear the 62-year-old girl is looking old. I refer to the tunnel, not me.

There is no denying the new lighting improves visibility, but these, “safety and reliability improvements,” at a whopping $40 million sends the message it will be a long time before we get a new crossing.

I suspect Premier John Horgan and his crew are kicking a new crossing down the road, literally. Resurfacing, line painting, upgrading fire alarms and ventilation is obviously necessary if we are to keep driving it for possibly a decade more.

For those of us who used to argue over bridge versus tunnel, we don’t care anymore.

Community Comment INGRID ABBOTT

May the powers that be just make their minds up and give the communities south of the Fraser a safer and wider crossing to deal with the biggest traffic bottle neck in our province.

Have you crossed the Pattullo Bridge lately? That is darn right scary and to those poor Surrey residents who must drive it every day my heart goes out to you. That project was to have been completed the fall of 2023. Good luck with that.

The COVID-19 pandemic has been an unexpected bonus for commuters. My husband’s

daily drive from Tsawwassen to the city was been reduced by 15 minutes each way. We hope a new crossing will maintain quicker commute times, thus less pollution.

The business plan is complete, so we wait for the government to make a decision on the future crossing. Door No. 1, Door No. 2, or more waiting. Our one saving grace is our Mayor George Harvie who is vice-chair of the Metro Vancouver George Massey Crossing Task Force. Mr. Mayor please do your best to get this party started.

The tunnel is still a safety concern to us all. New lights are an illusion that it’s safer.

Dressing up a four as a nine doesn’t make our tax dollars work, so get on with it, and let us really shine.

Ingrid Abbott is a freelance writer and broadcaster who while researching Manfred Manns song, Blinded by the Light, discovered that, “revved up like a deuce” refers to a car, and is not to be confused with, “wrapped up like a douche,” like she once thought.

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Pushing the development envelope

Editor: Re: Tsawwassen rental apartment building proposed (Optimist, online, Feb. 22) Once again, a developer is pushing the envelope of the four-storey limit for a proposal on 56th Street. As well, the proposed number of units for the building is extremely high. I’m sure the reasoning would, once again, be ‘financial feasibility’.

The Vancouver Board of Variance will not consider ‘finances’ as a reason for variances to building bylaws. The board requires that developers know bylaws limitations and that they plan accordingly.

However, the board encourages developments that affect a community positively. It may

offer variances for proposals that offer tangible benefits to the community.

As the article states, “vacancies continue to become less affordable” due to our low vacancy rate. Building more units that rent at current or prevailing market rates will not change that. This is where the City of Delta could make a difference.

At any time that a proposal such as this asks for variance to building bylaws the city should require that a percentage of the proposed units be allocated as low-cost or subsidised housing.

The variance board can exercise a certain amount of control over development in Delta.

It is a way in which the City of Delta, be it the planning department or

the council, can actually improve living conditions and quality of life for its citizens. Vancouver has done this successfully for years.

Most renter households in Vancouver earn less than $50,000 per year. These people hold occupations crucial to the vitality of this community. People who stock our grocery shelves, serve in restaurants, drive buses, and support medical staff, etc.

These issues should be considered by the council as Delta “continues to work on formulating a new housing action plan.”

The well-being of this community depends on opportunities for young families to live here affordably.

Peter van der Velden

Editor: Re: Bob Orrick letter about MAiD (Optimist, March 11).

Assistance in dying is a natural and logical extension of the services offered by the Irene Thomas Hospice facility.

Its setting is more

conducive to a peaceful transition; and moving a patient to Delta Hospital halfway through this transition does not make sense.

Using a loaded word such as “homicide” to describe assisted suicide is disingenuous, and if

anything detracts from any argument about MAiD. MAiD is accepted by the vast majority of the Delta population and the Irene Thomas facility is the logical site.

Loaded words are disingenuous

George Stewart

Why are Christmas lights still up?

Editor: Well, spring is almost here, daffodils are blooming, birds are chirping, and grass is almost ready for mowing, so could someone please explain to me why there are so many Christmas lights and decorations still up?

I understand that some people may not physically be able to take them down any more, or can’t get assistance. I suppose white lights can be

used for all-year lighting, but those are greatly outnumbered by multi-coloured Christmasy ones.

Obviously not a serious issue with everything else that is going on, but I would sure like to understand the thought process. Christmas is a wonderfully festive time of year, with may time honoured traditions…in December.

JB Gray

We are all serfs in her estate

Editor: If people are ambivalent about the Royal family, I suggest you google ‘does the Queen own any land in Canada?’

This is what it says: “Land in Canada is solely owned by Britains’ Queen Elizabeth II, who is also the head of state. Canadian law in most provinces evolved from British common law,

so instead of directly owning land, Canadians have land tenure. That means they can only own an interest in an estate.”

One person owns an entire country?

Also, we are expected to pay for their security. We are serfs in her estate. This needs to change immediately.

Shelley Bevandick

NOTICE OF PROPOSAL TO WAIVE PUBLIC HEARING SUBJECT: “DELTA ZONING BYLAW NO. 7600, 2017” AMENDMENT – APPLICATIONS IN PROCESS (FILE NO. P20-01D) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the Regular Meeting to be held on MONDAY, MARCH 29, 2021 at 4:00 P.M., via electronic means, Delta City Council will consider third reading of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment (Applications in Process – P20-01D) Bylaw No. 8008, 2021”.

The purpose of this bylaw is to amend the “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017” by updating the zoning of 15 lots and the comprehensive development zone labels for three lots which were the subject of applications processed under the “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” during the time that “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017” was being considered. The updated zoning and zoning labels for these sites will reflect what Council adopted through the previous individual rezoning process for these properties. The addresses of the subject properties are: 5224 88 Street 8109, 8117 and 8127 112B Street 11701 and 11705 74 Avenue 7755 and 7761 115A Street 5206 Ladner Trunk Road 5634 and 5638 52 Avenue 5469, 5473 and 5477 Westminster Avenue 10974 and 10976 River Road 7922, 7926, 7932 and 7936 118 Street and #1 – #8, 7927 118A Street 9252 and 9258 Hardy Road 8137 and 8141 112B Street 4770 and 4788 54A Street 5190 Whitworth Crescent South and 4211 Arthur Drive 9282 and 9286 116 Street 10608 and 10612 River Road 4868 and 4872 Delta Street 4986 and 4992 44A Avenue 11120 and 11126 84 Avenue Pursuant to Section 464(2) of the Local Government Act and Council’s resolution on February 22, 2021, there will not be a Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 8008.

Website: www.delta.ca February 22, 2021 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.03 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE MARCH 29, 2021 REGULAR MEETING This council meeting is to be convened by electronic means as authorized by Ministerial Order No. M192, “Local Government Meetings and Bylaw Process (COVID-19) Order No. 3”. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the current Provincial Health Officer order on Gatherings and Events, the public is now restricted from attending council meetings in person. Members of the public are strongly urged to listen and watch the Council proceedings via the City’s live broadcast service available at www.delta.ca/watchlive.

AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE – If you have a general inquiry regarding the proposed zoning bylaw amendment or if you would like assistance to inspect any relevant documentation, please contact the Community Planning and Development Department by email at cpd@delta.ca or by phone at 604.946.3380.

Staff are regularly monitoring and responding to emails and calls.

Interested residents have the opportunity to provide written comments regarding the application at this time. Comments are to be received on or before 12:00 noon, Friday, March 26, 2021. Comments should be referred to: Mayor and Council City of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604-946-3390 Email: mayor-council@delta.ca City of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 (604) 946-4141 www.delta.ca

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Celebrate the good in our community Editor: Re: Ethical behaviour found in vocational service As we all suffer the hardship of this pandemic in one way or another, we are inspired by the best in generosity and creativity among people in our communities. We are sometimes embarrassed by the poor judgment and bad behaviour of a few people among us in public and private life.

One way to describe many of the kind of supportive, caring actions of volunteers among us is vocational service. That is the essence of service clubs in Delta: “service above self” to make the community and the world a better place, by working with integrity and contributing expertise to the problems and needs of society.

From its origins, as the world’s first service club, Rotary has built a philosophy based upon

integrity in businesses and professions. Many other service clubs have emerged in our communities and around the world to foster the same ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and to encourage high ethical standards in business and professions.

Vocational Service comes in pursuing your occupation and your life with integrity and, in the process, inspiring others to behave ethically through your own words and actions.

In the workplace and volunteering with others in the community, Rotarians, as business, and professional leaders, advance high ethical standards by setting a positive example among employees, associates, and the community and encouraging ethical behavior with customers, vendors, and business associates. That is vocational service in action.

So is helping a young person achieve their career aspirations and guiding and encouraging others in their professional development, providing clean water to poor villages halfway around the world, free recreation facilities for families, and providing new immigrants with free eye screening clinics and unhoused people with eyeglass clinics.

Let us celebrate the good deeds of individuals and groups which emerge out of nowhere in our neighbourhoods.

Let us also recognize the valuable, ongoing work of volunteers organized through service clubs to provide vocational service with the honesty, integrity and generosity of our shared values which make our community stronger when enacted through vocational service.

Chris Offer/Rotary Club of Ladner

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Editor: Thank-you so much for being the voice of our community during these difficult times.

Many may not realize that you now have an increased on-line presence.

It is still possible to find a letter to the editor written on Feb.15, titled “Once green space is gone, it’s gone.”

This is a well explained commentary on the development proposed on green space on 16th Ave., and I hope that many more people will read it.

In one of the latest Optimist editions, the City of Delta asked for comment on the city’s financial plan. I have written to them to suggest that the city purchase this land and create a small park.

This way no green space will be lost, and there will be a haven for the many apartments and townhouses springing up on 56th Street. As the land has been part of a golf course for 80 years, and is treed with many varieties, little would need to be done to turn it into a park.

Mac Savage

Does the tunnel even need to be built after all?

Editor: After tuning into CKNW recently, I could not help myself from chuckling.

I thought Linda Steel was a bit coy with Transportation Minister Rob Fleming when she asked for a status update on the new tunnel. “Will it be built within 10 years” Linda joked? “Definitely within 10 years” the Minister quipped. I almost slammed on my brakes!

What immediately went through my mind was what the cost overruns

associated with a 10-year build. With the Site C Dam ballooning from $12 billion to $16 billion who knows what the final cost will be for this permanently studied megaproject? Maybe with the recent ‘work from home’ movement in place, the NDP will quietly bury the tunnel expansion in an insurmountable amount of red tape so that it will never be built and thus saving taxpayers billions of dollars.

Shawn Gallacher

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Hospital patients have access to new imaging

Delta Hospital is now able to conduct a special imaging test on site, a modified barium swallow, thanks to the arrival of the TIMS hardware and software system.

This new service at Delta Hospital allows speech pathologists to rapidly diagnose oropharyngeal dysphagia, a condition affecting patients with Parkinson’s disease, COPD, head and neck cancer or stroke.

Dysphagia is a condition which impairs the ability to swallow safely and efficiently. The new system gives a clear image of a patient’s ability to swallow different liquids and foods, using a real-time form of x-ray called fluoroscopy.

The TIMS system was funded by Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation through a large gift from David Harris on behalf of Delta’s Harris and Burr families.

“We are so grateful to the Harris and Burr families for this exceptional donation which will have significant impacts on the qual-

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Delta Hospital is now able to conduct a special imaging test on site, a modified barium swallow, thanks to the arrival of the TIMS hardware and software system. ity of life for patients in our community who are suffering with dysphagia,” said Lisa Hoglund, executive director, Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation. “We are also thankful to all the donors of the Peter C. and Elizabeth Toigo Diagnostic Services Building as this service expansion is a direct result of space made available by new expansion at Delta Hospital.”

Fraser Health president and CEO Dr. Victoria Lee offered thanks to the community partners for providing this state-of-the-art equipment, which helps

bring health care closer to home.

“As Delta and surrounding communities continue to grow, it’s important that we have diagnostic services to meet the needs of people living here,” said Lee. Krista McDermott, Clinical Practice Leader, Speech Pathology Department at Delta Hospital, said it is absolutely critical that they are able to offer a highlevel of diagnostic services to patients so they can make patient-centered choices about their dysphagia management and this new equipment provides just that.

Delta parks experience more acts of vandalism in 2020

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Vandalism was up at City of Delta parks last year.

According to a report by the parks, recreation and culture department, in 2020 park use is estimated to have increased by 40 per cent, while vandalism increased by approximately 20 per cent from the year prior.

Ladner had 111 separate incidents which cost the city $27,806, North Delta had 150 incidents which caused $34,797 in damage, while Tsawwassen had 79 incidents which caused $14,011 in damage.

There were numerous types of incidents with acts of graffiti leading the way at 157, followed by washroom damage at 55 incidents and illegal dumping at 41 incidents.

Fifty per cent of vandalism incidents occurred in nine park sites - Annieville Park, Brandrith Park, Delview Park, Dennison Park, Hawthorne Park,

Mackie Park, Memorial Park, North Delta Community Park and Watershed Park.

The report notes that four park sites in late 2019 - Annacis Canal Park, Annieville Park, North Delta Community Park, and Sunbury Park experienced significant theft of brass plaques.

Staff replaced the plaques with aluminum plaques, with the total value of those four thefts at $18,559.

Several strategies have been employed in recent years by the City of Delta to assist with managing vandalism, including, among other things, automated washroom locking systems, vegetation removal, lighting and videos at select locations.

Throughout the summer months and into early fall, additional park ambassadors were dispatched throughout Delta to help educate park users on COVID19 rules and regulations, as well, to provide additional eyes and ears, the report adds.

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Delta looking at affordable rental housing SANDOR GYARMATI

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The City of Delta will soon introduce tenant relocation and rental stock protection policies.

These new policies are among several strategies outlined in a report to council, providing an update on the city’s effort to put together a new Housing Action Plan.

The report provides the results of recent public feedback received on proposed strategies outlined in the draft action plan.

The report also outlines the framework for implementing the strategies, with a subsequent round of consultation to occur before a plan is finalized.

The report notes the idea of Delta having tenant and rental stock policies was well received by survey respondents with a 72 per cent positive response.

The strategy can help to offset concerns around the loss of affordable rental and relocation of tenants through the development process, the report notes.

“Those surveyed noted that Delta’s rental stock is limited and aging, and there are impacts to those displaced through development, while others noted that existing rental protection policies are already in place, and that regulation may disincentives development of new rental housing. Stakeholders also identified the potential impact on the development sector, as well as the low existing rental stock and the affordability of new rental construction,” the report states.

Some of the recommended actions include formalizing a tenant relocation policy based on existing packages currently being negotiated on rental redevelopment in Delta, as well as developing a rental

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Delta’s draft housing strategy contains seven recommended housing strategies ranging in scale, level of complexity, level of impact and time frame for implementation. Delta’s planning staff also outlined recommended next steps. stock protection policy to address the loss of rental housing in the city.

According to the city’s Housing Needs Assessment Report, the vast majority of Delta’s homes are ownership households.

“Of those who rent, most rent secondary rental units like basement suites. Research shows that, in B.C., secondary rental units typically have higher rent rates and lower vacancy rates than purpose-built rental. Relying so heavily on the secondary market means more renters are spending more of their income on housing,” that report states.

The assessment report also notes 77 per cent of the city’s housing stock is made up of single-detached houses, with almost 60 per cent of the current stock built prior to 1980.

“Differences between renters and owners become especially noticeable when comparing the incomes of owners and renters, and how many spend more than 30% of their income on housing. The numbers also show that those who do not own are likely to continue renting for the foreseeable future as the affordability gap continues over time,” the report adds.

Among the other proposed strategies in the draft action plan is for the City of Delta to strengthen its partnerships and advocacy role.

The report notes cities across Metro Vancouver are beginning to play a larger role in the provision of housing in the region through such measures as making land available and providing incentives.

As an organization through its social planning function, the City of Delta could also engage potential partners, advocate to senior governments on behalf of the community and adapt to a changing funding and jurisdictional landscape around housing, the report adds.

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A14 The Delta Optimist March 18, 2021 NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEARING – Monday, March 29, 2021 Notice is hereby given that the City of Delta will be holding a public hearing to receive representations from all persons who deem it in their interest to address Council regarding the following proposed project. This meeting will be held on:

Date: Monday, March 29, 2021 Time: 2:30 pm Place: Virtual/Zoom

Project No. 1 Application for Rezoning (LU009092)

Applicant: Telephone: Proposal:

4573 Garry Street, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 1 Howard Smid, H Smid Enterprises Ltd. 604.644.2754 Application for Rezoning in order to permit subdivision and development of two single detached residential lots.

MAP NO. 1 FILE NO. LU009092

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment Bylaw No. 8021, 2021” To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017” by rezoning the subject property from Duplex/Single Detached Residential 3 (RD3) to Single Detached Residential 7 (RS7) in order to allow a two-lot subdivision and construction of a new single detached dwelling without a basement on each lot. No secondary suites are proposed; however, the lots are eligible for a secondary suite if a tenant parking space is provided on-site and all other secondary suite regulations are met.

Staff Contact: Babak Behnia, 604.946.3269 Web Location: February 22, 2021 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.02

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: IMPORTANT COVID-19 INFORMATION REGARDING THIS PUBLIC HEARING This Public Hearing is to be convened by electronic means as authorized by Ministerial Order No. M192, “Local Government Meetings and Bylaw Process (COVID-19) Order No. 3”. Due to COVID-19, comments must be provided in writing in advance or at the hearing by telephone or videoconference.

PARTICIPATE IN THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS Any persons who believe that their interest in property will be affected by the proposed project shall be given an opportunity to provide their comments (support, concerns or opposition) to Council in the following ways: 1.

Write to: Mayor and Council City of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC V4K 3E2 2.

Email: mayor-council@delta.ca 3.

Telephone or Video Conference (must register in advance – details below) This public hearing will be broadcast live at www.delta.ca/watchlive. Members of the public who do not wish to speak may listen and watch the proceedings via the City's website.

PROVIDING WRITTEN COMMENTS TO COUNCIL: Correspondence addressed to Mayor and Council will form part of the public record for this Public Hearing. Correspondence must include your name and full address and be received by the Office of the City Clerk no later than 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 29, 2021. To be included in the agenda, correspondence must be submitted before 12 noon on Friday, March 26, 2021. Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning any project after the Public Hearing has concluded.

SPEAK AT THE HEARING VIA ELECTRONIC MEANS: To speak at the meeting, you must register with the Office of the City Clerk before 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 29, 2021.

To register you must email PublicHearing@delta.ca or call 604.946.3220 and provide: 1.

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A Council meeting is scheduled to immediately follow this Public Hearing in the event Council wishes to give further consideration to the project at that time.

Location:

Delta homeowners can now pave their own street parking spots

the Public Hearing meeting date; the Project Number; whether you will attend by telephone or videoconference; and your contact information (Name, Address, Phone Number, Email Address)

Once registered, you will be provided the details needed.

Delta council has approved a bylaw amendment that will result in more paved boulevard parking throughout the city, allowing homeowners to pave their own street parking spots.

The engineering department notes that increased parking demand has resulted in boulevards being paved with asphalt by homeowners and that the amendment provides a means to control the activity.

Staff recommended two permeable boulevard pavement options including porous pavers and grass pavers.

Parking must be open to the public, for noncommercial vehicles and parallel to the roadway.

Residents who wish to replace grass boulevards with permeable boulevard pavement will be required to submit an application to the City of Delta with

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Delta council has approved a bylaw amendment that will result in more paved boulevard parking throughout the city, allowing homeowners to pave their own street parking spots.

the proposed work, while a highway use permit would be issued after a review of the design, payment of an application fee and a deposit.

Improvements will be completed and maintained by the property owners.

Existing paved boulevards are to be “grandfathered” and permitted to remain.

In cases of new non-

permitted paving, modifications to provide infiltration would be required or else that pavement would have to be removed.

Coun. Lois Jackson was the lone vote against the bylaw amendment, saying it’s a major issue for residential streets, especially many that don’t have sidewalks.

She said the new rules add nothing for pedestrian safety.

Delta to have new cycling master plan SANDOR GYARMATI

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Can Delta make itself a 15-minute city for those who want to cycle?

That question was recently raised at the Climate Action and Community Livability Advisory Committee where the city’s effort to update Delta’s cycling master plan was discussed.

It was noted that the improvement of Delta’s cycling routes could help move the city toward the 15-minute concept popular in Europe.

The concept could improve quality of life by creating a city where everything that a resident needs could be reached within a quarter of an hour by bike, committee members discussed.

The city recently wrapped up an

online survey that will help identify issues and opportunities for improving Delta’s cycling network.

The committee was also told both federal and provincial grant opportunities could be available with council’s endorsement of a plan, while resident feedback will help determine route prioritization and connections.

Council last fall agreed to award a $55,500 contract for a consultant to help identify and evaluate potential locations for cycling infrastructure improvements within the municipality, as well as update the cycling route prioritization model from a decade-old study.

A key component of the current project involves consultation with the cycling community and general public.

FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROJECT Access to the proposed Bylaw, detailed maps and other relevant information and regulations are available on the City of Delta Website, delta.ca at:

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Driver asked to slow down in school zone South Delta Crime Beat The purpose of the Crime Beat is to educate and inform the public about some of the property crime trends occurring in South Delta and other files of interest. If you see anything occurring that you believe to be suspicious, call 911 for inprogress crimes and emergencies or 604-946-4411 for other assistance.

The following are some of the calls Delta police responded to in the previous week:

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*March 8, 2:47 a.m., Highway 17 Salish Sea Drive: Police observed a male walking on the side of the highway with no reflective gear, but was wearing adequate clothing and was prepared for the weather.

Police offered the male a ride to the ferry so he could catch the early ferry to return home to Vancouver Island. *March 9, 5:52 a.m., 2100 block Highway 17: Complainant reported a vehicle that was speeding and towing a trailer that was missing a tire. Police located the vehicle at the ferry terminal. The trailer did not have a license plate, so police spoke to driver who said he had already replaced the flat tire on the trailer. The remaining tires required additional air pressure and the rear two were showing signs of wear.

Police issued the owner a ticket for no license plate and a Notice and Order, a requirement to have the remaining tires checked.

Police advised the driver

to make repairs immediately once disembarked from the ferry. *March 10, 6:09 p.m., 1300 block Endery Avenue: Complainant reported that a vehicle was speeding in a 30 km/hr zone. The complainant stated that her children were playing in the area and that she had tried to signal to the driver to slow down.

However, the driver yelled at the complainant prior to speeding away in his vehicle. Police spoke to the driver over the phone, who denied speeding and stated he was driving the speed limit. Police warned the driver to slow down and educated him on the speed limit and dangers of speeding, who stated he understood. *March 13, 9:49 p.m., 1100 block Ferry Causeway: Police located a vehicle parked nearby with a large bonfire consisting of wooden pallets burning openly. Police identified all parties present for the bonfire. The bonfire was extinguished without issue, and all parties cleaned up the garbage and loaded up the remaining pallets into their truck. A contravention ticket was issued to one of the parties for “make or light fire in public place.” with the cost to be split between the friends.

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*March 10, 3:40 p.m., Highway 17 off ramp: Complainant reported that they were involved in a road rage incident. The complainant stated that it had occurred when the other driver made a lane change without signaling, causing the complainant

to slam on his breaks.

Both drivers eventually got out of their cars and exchanged foul language before pushing one another. The complainant then got back in his car and headed to work when he noticed that the other male was following him. It turned out that both parties worked at the same business. Police spoke with the two males at length and both parties

agreed that the incident had gotten blown out of proportion. Police verbally warned both males on their behaviour and both parties agreed to move past the incident. *March 10, 4:08 p.m., 1000 block 53a Street: Complainant reported that their daughter had brought home a dog without her parent’s consent or knowledge. Police advised the complainant

that the issue over an unwanted family pet was civil in nature. Police discussed options, including a remedy through the Residential Tenancy Branch and Civil Court. *March 13, 1:23 p.m., 4900 block 57th St: Police conducted a traffic stop due to the vehicle travelling approximately 70km/h in a 50km/h zone. Police formed suspicion that there had

been alcohol consumption and an Approved Screening Device demand was read. The driver provided two samples, both resulting in a “warn.” The driver was issued a three-day Immediate Roadside Prohibition, as well as their vehicle being towed.

See more crime beat as well as N. Delta crime beat at: www.delta-optimist.com.

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AGRICULTURE SCHOLARSHIP & CONTINUING EDUCATION GRANT The City of Delta is pleased to offer two awards to promote agricultural education in Delta. One is for students currently in high school and planning to apply for studies in agriculture or an agriculture-related field. The other is for Delta residents operating a farm in Delta and wanting to improve their farming capabilities through continuing education.

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Applications will be considered by the Agricultural Advisory Committee at their meeting following the application deadline and by Delta Council shortly afterwards

Scholarship: $2,000 X Eligibility:

High school students in their graduating year who reside in Delta and intend to seek post-secondary education in agriculture or a related field.

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Submit an original project prepared by you, which highlights the role of agriculture in Delta.

Examples of media that could be used:

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Upon confirmation of registration in postsecondary studies related to agriculture at any post-secondary institution.

Continuing Education Grant: Up to $2,000

Community

Augustine House resident celebrates milestone birthday IAN JACQUES

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Another milestone birthday was celebrated COVID-19 style last week at Ladner’s Augustine House.

Just after 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10 a few of Marjorie Francis’ family members came by and wished her a very happy 102nd birthday – social distancing style with signs and balloons. She was smiling and her family were really happy to see her – even from a few feet apart.

According to Augustine House, the residents also got a chance to celebrate this milestone occasion with a lovely birthday celebration in Haven House.

Francis was born in Montreal on March 10, 1919 and graduated as a registered nurse from Montreal General Hospital in 1942.

She is a Second World War veteran, having served in the Royal Canadian Medical Army Corps. She sailed on the Leticia to Southampton, England to care for Canadian soldiers.

In 1945 she married Archie Francis in Montreal and then moved to Vancouver

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Marjorie Francis celebrated her 102nd birthday on March 10 at Augustine House in Ladner.

where they lived for 45 years.

The couple settled in Ladner in 1990.

Archie passed away in 2004, the same year she moved to Augustine House.

Besides her four children, Francis has nine grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

She is an avid reader and dabbles in painting. She also enjoys watching old black and white movies on TV.

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Please take the time to read this week’s issue of the Optimist, and consider the value of what’s in it.

If you like what you read and see, then please consider a voluntary subscription for $50 for the year*. *plus taxes It’s as simple as signing up at Subscription.Delta-Optimist.com or calling 604-946-4451

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Several Delta elementary schools have started a story strolls project.

Story strolls at Delta schools With COVID-19 learning outdoors and at a distance that is safest, several Delta elementary schools have implemented story strolls.

A story stroll is a way to share, encourage and build a love of literacy outdoors. Story strolls are accessible at many different levels. It is a way to build a community of readers through story.

To create a story stroll and honour copyright teachers and students cut apart two copies of a story, laminate them for extra protection, then mount the story on the display boards with

questions and activities and stick it outside.

Teachers Tiffany Cherry and Heather Mack of Hawthorne Elementary recently received a generous donation from local author and Delta police officer Grayson Smith (Peppermint Toast Publishing). Students are enjoying his book Run which uses only one word with so many meanings.

“We are grateful for the community support as this is an activity that has been enjoyed before and after school as well by both parents and students,” said Mack.

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Last Thursday marked the one-year anniversary that the World Health Organization officially declared COVID-19 a pandemic.

Delta Police and Delta Firefighters came out to honour Delta Hospital healthcare workers.

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NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION AND VIRTUAL PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT We want to hear from you!

Non-Market Seniors and Family Rental Housing Proposal Addresses: 4603, 4625, and 4649 Evergreen Lane File No: LU009058 Applicant: Affordable Housing Societies This application involves:

• A proposal for a two-phase, 198-unit seniors and

family rental housing development. Phase 1 includes 130 seniors housing units in a four-storey apartment building to the north. Phase 2 includes 68 family housing units in a 48-unit four-storey apartment building and a 20-unit three-storey townhouse building to the south.

• Amending the Official Community Plan designation

from Medium Density Residential (MDR) to a new designation to allow the proposed density of 153 units per hectare (62 units per acre).

Phase 1 Seniors Housing perspective view looking Southwest

• Rezoning from RA20 to a new RA180 Zone.

• A Development Variance Permit to vary: the

minimum setback to the principal building on the north side; setback requirements to allow for roof eaves and gutters, balconies and patios; resident and visitor parking requirements for all buildings; setback requirements for stairs and ramps (north); and bicycle parking requirements for the seniors’ building.

• A Development Permit for Ladner Village LV1 Now available at the Tsawwassen and Ladner locations 1835 56th Street, Tsawwassen 5776 Ladner Trunk Road, Ladner Locally owned by Steve Krawchuk

Phase 2 Family Housing perspective view looking northwest

Form and Character.

• Consolidation of 3 lots into 1 lot.

• Details on the application are available at letstalkdelta.ca/evergreenlane • Share your feedback online at: letstalkdelta.ca/evergreenlane until March 31, 2021 • Have other questions or comments? Contact Community Planning & Development at: cpd@delta.ca or

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Delta Police Board Appointment The Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General is seeking a part-time volunteer to serve as a member of the Delta Police Board.

Interested candidates must: • Reside or have business interests in Delta, • undergo a criminal record check and suitability interview, and • be able to commit 20-30 hours per month to board duties.

Police boards and their members provide civilian oversight to independent municipal police departments by: • Establishing goals, prioritiess, and objectives, • developing the police budget, • hiring the police chief and other constables and employees, and • managing complaints related to their police department. į

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This is an Order in Council appointment for a one-year term with potential reappointment up to a maximum of six years.

Since selection of board members is based on merit, applicants should have an understanding of governance boards as well as experience in business, financial management, administration, and community engagement and development.

To support strong boards that reflect the diversity of our province, women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (2SLGBTQ+), and others who may contribute to diversity in public sector board appointments are encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY: Email your expression of interest to policeboard@gov.bc.ca and ABC@gov.bc.ca. For more information or to apply online visit: https://bit.ly/2MQoFJL.

THE W5 & H OF LAWN BOWLING! WHO loves lawn bowling? Anyone who wants fun, new friends, and some light exercise!

WHAT is lawn bowling? An easily learned sport enjoyed by all ages.

WHERE will you bowl? At Tsawwassen Lawn Bowling Club, hosting bowling for over 30 years!

WHEN will you learn to bowl? Early April this year! We bowl all year!

WHY join? Because you want some great fun in the fresh air with new friends in a covid safe environment!

HOW do you start? Easy! Just register!

TSAWWASSEN LAWN BOWLING CLUB IS ACCEPTING NEW MEMBERS. EQUIPMENT AND LESSONS PROVIDED. CONTACT DAVID FREDRICKSEN AT 604-948-0228 OR dfredricksen@dccnet.com BY MARCH 22 FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER. CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: WWW.TSAWWASSENLAWNBOWL.ORG.

Community DSS students give back to Hospital Foundation Love and kindness were in the air at Delta Secondary School last month.

As part of a Valentine’s Day flowergram initiative, staff and students raised $150 for the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation.

Staff and students bought flowers and sent a written note for friends or loved ones. The initiative was organized by members of the school’s Interact Club who sold flowergrams in the week leading up to Valentine’s Day. A small group of

Interactors then attached notes to carnations and delivered them to the lucky recipients on Friday, Feb. 12. In total, 140 flowergrams were sold and delivered.

“The Interact flowergram sale was a huge success. With the help and contribution of our school community, we were able to raise money for charity while also spreading kindness and cheer,” said Aishwariya Sharma and Gabrielle Valle, two of the organizers of the flowergram initiative.

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Left to right: Shari Barr from the Delta Hospital Foundation accepts a cheque from Delta Secondary students Aishwariya Sharma and Ashvin Dhaliwal.

Tsawwassen Ladner Kinsmen support Reach Society Reach Child and Youth Development Society recently received a $2,000 donation from the Kinsmen Club of Ladner Tsawwassen.

The Kinsmen are committed supporters of Reach, and the club’s permanent home is in the Ladner child development centre.

The Kinsmen donate proceeds from their fundraising activities to a number of local charities and have been active during COVID-19. They delivered a Valentine’s Day Crab dinner to South

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Pictured left to right; Andy Pinch, Tsawwassen Ladner Kinsmen, Kristin Bibbs and Renie D’Aquila from Reach and Andy Sandham, Tsawwassen Ladner Kinsmen.

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Delta recognizes restoration of historic Embree House SANDOR GYARMATI

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The City of Delta has recognized Metro Vancouver and local architect Brian Hart with a 2021 Heritage Award of Merit.

The award is in recognition of the regional district’s restoration on the historic Embree House, located near the Delta Heritage Air Park and owned and operated by the regional parks department.

Constructed in 1918, the house is in the Delta Heritage Registry and recently underwent significant restoration to fully reinstate the dwelling back to its original form.

The city notes that the restoration strategy for the home at 4103 104 St. involved the removal of previous additions and dormer features that were not consistent with the character of the heritage home.

The heritage home is significant for its association with the pioneering Embree family.

George Burton Embree (1874-1951) constructed

McKee Seniors Society

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Saturday, April 3 10am - 2pm

This is a drive-thru event.

Simply drive to McKee and follow the signage.

In compliance with the current COVID-19 restrictions, everyone must remain in their vehicle and wear a mask while in the paper shredding area.

McKee Seniors Recreation Centre FILE PHOTO

The award is in recognition of the regional district’s restoration on the historic Embree House, located near the Delta Heritage Air Park and owned and operated by the regional parks department. the home for his farm workers.

A previous Delta report notes the Embree House also symbolizes the continued development and prosperity of East Delta farms during the Post World War I period.

“The home is a tangible link with Delta’s farming pioneers, who settled in the agricultural floodplains of the Fraser

River, and serves as a testament to the success and persistence of the agricultural community in Delta,” the report adds.

The Embree House is also valued for its connection with the Delta Heritage Air Park, which was established by George Embree’s son, Darmel Diston, who was a pilot and lived in the house from 1948 to 1977.

Delta Foundation accepting applications for Neighbourhood Small Grants The Delta Foundation is accepting applications for Neighbourhood Small Grants from residents who have creative ideas to keep the community connected.

For the past two years, the Delta Foundation has been working in partnership with the Vancouver Foundation, which has provided funding for the program, and the City of Delta, which has provided administrative support, to run the grant program and help residents carry out their choice of community projects.

Delta residents can apply for up to $500 in funding for their projects focusing on the support of vulnerable residents and facilitating the digital exchange of skills, ideas, and resources in their community.

Last year 17 grants totaling $7,500 were awarded. Projects ranged from community flowers for seniors to virtual art, craft, and a hobby show.

“When the pandemic started, we were concerned about the program as most projects involved gatherings like block parties and cultural celebrations,” says Jennifer Graham, NSG Community Coordinator for the Delta Foundation.

“It was amazing to see the project leaders change their ideas and find creative ways to bring the community together.

Since the pandemic changed the way we live, staying connected is needed more than ever.”

In these challenging times, Neighbourhood Small Grants have empowered people to build community on their own terms, and the results have been inspiring.

To learn more or apply for a grant, visit: www.neighbourhoodsmallgrants. ca/communities/delta.

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Your Family Doctor is IN! Your family doctor is available by phone or video to help you during the COVID-19 pandemic, and will provide in-person care in their office when necessary.

Call your doctor as you would normally. Whether for an unexpected health care matter, a chronic condition that requires ongoing care, or for your mental well being in these uncertain times, it is important that you receive ongoing, comprehensive care from your family doctor.

If you do not have a family doctor, please call one of the walk-in clinics below to learn how to access care.

Tsawwassen: Lark Medical 778-783-3000, Ext. 2 Ladner: Ladner Centre Medical 604-940-0917

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Holy Week deserves attention

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3900 Arthur Drive, Ladner 604-946-4522

Watch Mass on YouTube Saturdays at 6pm Search for: Sacred Heart Parish Delta

All In-Person Masses suspended until further notice.

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You are welcome to stay for a virtual coffee hour following the service.

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604 946 6254 office@ladnerunited.org Rev. Lydia Ruenzel

For more information contact the parish office at: 604-946-8413 4755 Arthur Drive, Delta

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I am going to make a huge and blunt generalization…here it goes: too few Christians devote sufficient attention to the meaning and significance of Holy Week. Too many have prioritized the popular cultural aspects of Easter — the chocolate bunnies and eggs, extra days off, and, in non-pandemic times, travel.

For far too many who claim Jesus as Lord, the nativity of Christ has become the one and only celebration on the Christian calendar.

Looking at church attendance numbers in recent history, I have good reason to believe this. The pews are typically full for Christmas Eve services.

By contrast, Good Friday services are, in this part of the world, probably some of the lowest attended.

Even attendance numbers for Easter Sunday services in recent years have not been they used to be.

Minister’s Minute THOMAS KEELEY

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Yes, the nativity of Christ is an important and vital celebration, but if you only celebrate the birth of Jesus, you miss what the life of the holy infant will ultimately mean.

Taking in the drama of Holy Week is not like watching a film, and the reason for that is that you are a part of it, you are a part of the story because Jesus Christ lived, died,

and was raised for you!

Palm Sunday celebrates his triumphal entry into Jerusalem, Maundy Thursday commemorates the night on which he was betrayed, Good Friday observes the day a sinful humanity put him to death, and Easter Sunday celebrates his resurrection from the dead, and the gift of forgiveness and eternal life God has extended to all humanity through this resurrection.

Even if we cannot attend in-person services this Holy Week (March 28 to April 4), I encourage you to take in online services offered by congregations in the community.

Setting aside some time for reflection on each of the respective days, reading relevant biblical passages, listening to appropriate hymns, and praying can also be meaningful ways of engaging Christ’s passage from life, to death, to eternal life.

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Eldercollege hosting pair of presentations South Delta theatre club presenting Norm Foster’s Outlaw on Saturday night

Eldercollege Delta is continuing its special Zoom presentations to keep seniors in the community connected.

The next presentation is on Friday, March 26 on the field of forensics named Murder and Maggots.

Forensics uses science in a practical way to make a difference in people’s lives whether it is in overturning the wrongly convicted (Innocence Project) Truscott, Brewer, and Lobato cases or providing expert testimony in homicides such as in the Robert Picton trial.

Presenter Dr. Gail Anderson, the awardwinning Canadian and International Entomologist and codirector of the Centre for Forensic Research and Forensic Entomology will describe, with examples, the role of insects in this vital work.

In these investigations she is the only person that the RCMP and the police in Canada will allow at a crime scene.

If you enjoy watching the popular Forensic Files series you are sure to enjoy what she has to say about what she does and have the opportunity to ask her questions too.

Next up, mark your calendars for Wednesday May 5, when Eldercollege welcomes Dr. Puqun Li for his presentation entitled, the Religions of the World: The Demise of Confucianism.

He will present the many facets of Confucianism and explain how, although it has faded away as a religion, in another sense, it is still kicking, struggling, and even booming.

For information and to register for these presentations visit: www.eldercollegedelta.wildapricot. org or call 604-943-0262.

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Almost a year to the day that they were shut down due to the COVID19 pandemic, local theatre troupe the Sidekick Players are back…virtually that is.

With the Tsawwassen Arts Centre still closed due to the pandemic, the Sidekick Players have been working hard to get back to presenting theatre to South Deltans in some way, especially for their amazing subscribers, so on Saturday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m., Sidekick Players presents Norm Foster’s Outlaw in a Zoom theatre presentation.

Reuniting for the performance are the four men from The Wild Guys, Todd-Elliot Gates, Jeff Pannell, Gerry Park and Brad Felton.

Outlaw tells the tale of a young Canadian homesteader travelling far from home who finds himself accused of murder in the state of Kansas in 1871. With only his wits to defend himself, he turns the law of the land - and the men hell-bent

on enforcing it - upside down. This authentic western is a unique take on the days when guns were the law.

Following the presentation, viewers are encouraged to stay “in the room” and have a chat about the play.

Sidekick Players president and director Carroll Lefebvre said the performers are looking forward to connecting with their audience again even if it is just in a virtual way.

“We’re happy to be doing this, even though it will be different. It has been challenging, but it has been coming along great,” said Lefebvre.

“The four guys have all worked together before so that makes a big difference and because we wanted to come back, in some way, rather quickly, it just made sense to do it this way rather than a broad casting call, which of course, you just can’t do at the moment.”

Lefebvre said Sidekick have been talking about virtual performances for a while now.

“We started talking about this a couple of months ago, how we

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Todd-Elliot Gates, Jeff Pannell, Gerry Park and Brad Felton reunite to star in Sidekick Players’ virtual presentation of Norm Foster’s Outlaw on Saturday.

could do this, if we could get into the theatre and then stream it, but then we thought, we could do this as a costumed play reading,” she said. “It’s just more cost-efficient for us to do it this way.

She said they hope to do more Zoom performances this year with an

idea to get back into the theatre either late this year or early 2022.

“We have the first two plays ready to go. They were the first two of last year’s season. One was already in rehearsal,” she said. “Everyone is being really cautious about what they open and

when they open and we are fine with that. Fingers crossed we can get in there by the fall or early 2022.”

To be included in this first Zoom performance, email: sidekickplayers@ outlook.com. The link to the performance will be sent to you on March 27.

A new book for local history buffs on Pansy May Stuttard IAN JACQUES

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A pair of long-time Tsawwassen residents and local history buffs have recently released a new book detailing the life of a local legend.

Jim Dwight and Gary Cullen have released Lord Don’t Want Me, Devil Won’t Take Me: which details the life and times of Pansy May Stuttard.

In the 1920s Stuttard took up residence in South Delta right next to the Treaty of Washington Monument at the Tsawwassen and Point Roberts border.

Her story has been filled with myth and mystery since Delta historian Edgar Dunning mentioned her in some of his Optimist newspaper columns many years ago.

After reading Dunning’s stories, Dwight and Cullen started researching early Tsawwassen history and her life. The more they learned, the more intrigued they became. Along with some early history of the Tsawwassen and Point Roberts area and its pioneers, hers is one tale they just had to share.

In her younger days in New York, she worked in houses of ill repute and often was in trouble with the law. She eventually found her way to Vancouver, became a ship’s captain, and continued in the illegal liquor and prostitution trade.

The United States prohibition on liquor was in full swing in the 1920s. This was an opportune time for her rum-running and she sold liquor across the border to thirsty Americans.

In her isolated corner of Tsawwassen, right on the U,S. border with Point Roberts, she built a house and lodge.

“A place of entertainment where you could get anything you wanted. You could bring a woman or if you didn’t have one she’d get you one,” said Provincial Police constable Warren “Slim” Cameron of Pansy May. After U.S. prohibition ended in the 1930s, she moved up English Bluff Road to where Fred Gingell Park is today.

The authors have documented the story of “Pistol-packing Pansy” and her survival in what was then very much a man’s world.

Lord Don’t Want Me, Devil Won’t Take Me is available at Black Bond Books in Ladner or online at blurb.ca.

All profits from the sale of the book will go to the Delta Heritage Society.

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Boundary Bay Quilters Guild to hold drive-by show on Saturday Even the global COVID-19 pandemic can’t stop the Boundary Bay Quilters Guild from meeting, sharing and learning.

Although their last inperson meeting was in February 2020, the Guild held safe, social distanced events in the summer and switched to Zoom meetings last September.

They continue to have regular monthly meetings, hosting an impressive list of guest speakers as well as having workshops and many sewing days on Zoom, as well.

The Guild had planned to hold their bi-annual quilt show in May this year, but the event had to be postponed until 2022.

This year, all members are being encouraged to participate in International Quilting Day by hanging quilts outside their homes on Saturday, March 20.

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Making art with others, whether over zoom or in small groups can help us feel connected with those around us, encourage and uplift us. Giving handmade art as a gift is another way that we can express our gratitude to those around us. The restorative quality we get from creative process on our own or with others is what helps us to shore up our defenses and help us build healthy habits we can use to sustain us during challenging times.

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The lawyer told me at the close of my new home I owe more than my down payment amount, why is this?

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Spring is here; how can my pharmacist help me manage my symptoms?

Ah Spring, AhChoo…. Approximately 25% of Canadians suffer from some form of seasonal allergies with Spring being the most common season to suffer. The most common symptoms are itchy watery irritated eyes, itchy ears, runny nose, sneezing and post nasal drip.

Management of your symptoms can include both non-drug and over-the-counter/prescription drug treatments. There are prescription strength antihistamines & nasal sprays and, in the more serious cases, prescription desensitization protocols. Working with your Medicine Shoppe Pharmacist, we can design a plan to effectively manage your symptoms, so you can enjoy the season.

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I experience ringing in my ear, is there a cure for this?

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Have you received any of the 2021 Royal Canadian mint product in yet?

Yes we have. So far the 2021 Proof Silver Dollar and the 7 coin Silver Proof set with the silver dollar are in.

They are priced at $69.95 and $234.95 respectively with no GST added.

This year Dollar commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Bluenose ship. This is the ship featured on all our dimes.

The design of the Bluenose is stunning and I think the best design in years.

Jim Richardson, We also have the 2021 6 coin Specimen set featuring a turtle on the owner loonie. It is priced at $59.95.

The popular Baby, Wedding and Anniversary sets are also in for this year and are still priced at $21.95.

These have a special loonie related to each event.

The 2021 Baby coin feature a pair of baby feet and retails for $59.95.

We also have a few 2021 Wedding coins showing a heart design at issue price of $114.95.

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Ziggy, a Second World War veteran and KinVillage’s director of wellness Bettina Salini enjoy an afternoon visit on one of the new benches.

KinVillage residents enjoying new benches thanks to Legion donation

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 289 Tsawwassen just prior to the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, thoughtfully donated $3,000 to KinVillage so they could purchase two comfortable, cushioned benches to provide a comfortable place to sit for residents in the care home.

The Legion’s gift enhances the care home’s furnishings and provides comfortable resting areas for care home residents and also in time, families and visitors.

The front lobby of the care home has become a hub of socially-distanced activity such as visiting with friends, listening to music and socializing.

Special thanks to the visitor hosts who provide personal one-on-one care such as manicures, which the men have also been enjoying!

KinVillage says thanks to the Legion and its members for its vital and consistent support in helping deliver services to older adults in South Delta for 40 years.

CFUW to host B.C. Seniors Advocate

On the evening of Tuesday, March 23, at 7:15 p.m., CFUW-South Delta will host a Zoom presentation by Isobel Mackenzie, B.C.’s Seniors Advocate.

Mackenzie will address current issues affecting, and of concern, to seniors and their families. Following the presentation there will be time allotted for questions.

Realizing that this speaker may be of interest to many residents in our local area, CFUWSouth Delta welcomes their virtual attendance and participation at no charge. To attend please contact Paula Gallagher, kess7@hotmail.com,

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CFUW-South Delta welcomes B.C. Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie via Zoom on Tuesday.

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The short walk from his East Ladner home to the turf field at Holly Park to work endless hours on his stick skills has paid off in a big way for Silas Richmond.

The 17-year-old Grade 12 Delta Secondary student has earned a field lacrosse scholarship to Bellarmine University. He is headed to the Louisville, Kentucky campus in September 2022 to be part of a program that plays at the NCAA Division One Level in the Southern Conference.

The youngest of four brothers, Richmond’s family has long been involved in the local lacrosse scene but it still took some convincing to get him playing the box and field versions of the sport.

“I probably started when I was four or five. My neighbor said he would coach and that’s when I said I would play,” chuckled Richmond, referring to the father of Matt Burt, one of his best friends and longtime teammates.

“I always wanted to play division one lacrosse and hopefully one day go pro obviously.”

The offer from Bellarmine was a matter of timing with so little happening in the lacrosse world since the COVID pandemic struck nearly a year ago.

It was in August when the high-scoring attack player finally stepped onto the field in the United Lacrosse League and then as a member of a travelling team with the Pro Calibre Lacrosse Academy, run by Coquitlam native and Calgary Roughnecks member Tyler Pace. Richmond also happened to have a recent growth spurt that now has him at 6-foot-3 and tipping the scales at around 185-pounds.

“I just remember it being a little stressful for me, going into Grade 12 and people were starting to get commits a little more. I had this huge growth spurt and had almost missed a year of lacrosse. All the (highlight) tapes I had, I was still super small and it’s hard sending that to schools,”

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Silas Richmond will be continuing his field lacrosse career at the NCAA Division One level after accepting a scholarship offer from Bellarmine University in Louisville.

Richmond explained.

The Calibre team played just enough games for Richmond to put an updated highlight tape together. Bellarmine reached out in the weeks after and the recruitment process began. The gap year just made sense given the Knights had a backlog of players after the NCAA declared student athletes would not lose a year of eligibility due to the pandemic.

“They have something like 60 players with two different cohorts. COVID has created a big backlog and I figured I

would just take a year for things to settle down a bit,” Richmond said. “I can do a lot of training in my gap year too.”

That training includes plenty of speed and agility work at the Holly turf as at least Richmond has something to look forward to after a year full of cancellations due to the pandemic.

He would have also been a key player on the basketball floor with the Delta Pacers in a season that has been reduced to only skill development.

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“Growing up I played hockey, basketball and lacrosse,” added Richmond. “It was so busy, sometimes three practices a day. About five years ago I quit hockey to focus on lacrosse. I still kept playing basketball as I think it has helped me a lot with my footwork and overall athleticism.”

Richmond is in familiar territory as the Islanders have begun twice-weekly off-season outdoor workouts at the Holly turf.

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Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a Metro Vancouver pro cycling series has been postponed until July 2022 at the earliest, including the Tour de Delta.

The decision to postpone BC Superweek for a second straight year was not made lightly by board members, but the safety of athletes and spectators is their top concern, said Superweek organizers in a media release.

The series is an important annual tradition for cyclists and communities alike, and BC Superweek wants to continue to provide race opportunities for the next generation of cyclists. Tour de Delta typically kicks off Superweek and takes place the second weekend of July.

“Amid the pandemic, there was a lot of deliberation among the BC Superweek members about the status of this year’s series. The well-being of everyone involved was the top consideration, and the members look forward to bringing the series back once it is safe to do so,” said BC Superweek Series Director Mark Ernsting.

Because the races that make up BC Superweek require significant planning, the uncertainty of the coming months makes it difficult for organizing teams to make the necessary arrangements normally required at this time.

By making professional cycling accessible to communities, BC Superweek annually attracts tens of thousands of spectators. While showcasing professional athletes at a grassroots level, the series is also a great opportunity to engage its communities and for future generations of cyclists to get involved.

BC Superweek members also respect that many businesses and partners are affected by the economic impacts of the pandemic, and unable to make sponsorship commitments at this time.

Fortunately, many regular sponsors spoke positively about potentially supporting future BC Superweek events.

Individual city budgets for next year are in preliminary discussions as well, so BC Superweek members hope to be able to confirm the status of the 2022 series later this fall.

BC Superweek also includes New West Grand Prix, Global Relay Gastown Grand Prix, Giro di Burnaby, PoCo Grand Prix and the Tour de White Rock.

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COVETED LOCATION IN THE VILLAGE • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • 2,665 sq ft of living on a 9,790 sq ft lot • 80’ x 122’ rectangular lot • Renovate or build your dream home!

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1090 KUMA CRESCENT, TSAWWASSEN

4965 8A AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

$1,388,800

$1,399,000

FAMILY HOME WITH MOUNTAIN VIEWS

CENTRALLY LOCATED WITH LARGE BACKYARD

• 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • 2,152 sq ft of living on a 8,988 sq ft lot • Vaulted ceilings & updated kitchen • Mountain views • Potential 5 lot subdivision when assembled w/ 855 Bayview Dr. & 4965 8A Ave

• 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • 1,479 sq ft of living on a 12,680 sq ft lot • Updated kitchen & bathrooms • Metal roof • Potential 5 lot subdivision when assembled w/ 871 Bayview Dr. & 4965 8A Ave

871 BAYVIEW DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN

855 BAYVIEW DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN

$1,399,000

METICULOUSLY KEPT 3 BEDROOM RANCHER

$1,399,000

IMMACULATELY CARED FOR HOME STEPS FROM DENNISON PARK

• 1,114 sq ft of living on a 8,208 sq ft lot • 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom • New windows and flooring • Updated kitchen and bathroom

• 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

12224 85A AVENUE, SURREY

880 52A STREET, TSAWWASSEN

$1,399,900

• 2,262 sq ft of living on a 9,268 sq ft lot • 1-bedroom LEGAL suite • Hardwood floors, newer roof (2006) • Private & exquisitely landscaped yards

$1,438,800

#1 RANKED REAL ESTATE TEAM IN ALL OF BRITISH COLUMBIA!

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604.728.2845 *Based on total REBGV MLS sales for 2020 all teams under 15 Agents.

March 18, 2021 The Delta Optimist A33

LIVING WORK SPACE IN GASTOWN

1/3 OF AN ACRE LOT ON QUIET CUL-DE-SAC

• 1,587 sq ft unit in the KORET LOFTS • Incredible retail/gallery/loft living • Top of the line chef’s kitchen • 1 private parking space

• 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms

273 COLUMBIA STREET, VANCOUVER

5683 9 AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

A PRIVATE OASIS ON AN ULTRA EXCLUSIVE STREET

• Updated kitchen w/ quartz counters & shaker cabinets • New roof, furnace, Navientankless hot water tank

$1,548,000

PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEW HOME

• 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • 2,873 sq ft of living on a 5,113 sq ft lot • Updated kitchen w/ S/S appliances & quartz counters • Master bedroom w/ ensuite features soaker tub & shower • Beautiful landscaped backyard w/ hot tub

• 3,930 sq ft of living on a 6,008 sq ft lot • 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms • Completely renovated • Open kitchen, large windows & tile floor

4719 LONDON CRESCENT, LADNER

1210 BEACH GROVE, TSAWWASSEN

$1,648,888

PRIME INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

$2,498,800

BRAND NEW ULTRA LUXURY HOME

• 9 Bedrooms, 6 Bathrooms • 5826 sq ft on a 21312 sq ft lot • Stunning custom built mansion on a private 21,000 sq ft • Stunning mountain & ocean views • High quality finishing throughout the home

• 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms • 3,511 sq ft of living on a 8,750 sq ft lot • 2,044 sq ft unfinished basement • Entertainment kitchen w/ Thermador appliances • Sunset & ocean views

12958 COULTHARD ROAD, SURREY

864 PACIFIC DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN

$2,598,000

OCEAN & GULF ISLAND VIEWS • 3 Bedrooms & 4 Bathrooms

$2,688,000

CUSTOM BUILT MODERN MASTERPIECE

• 3 car garage

• 6061 sq ft home on 10,720 sq ft lot • 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms • Breathtaking ocean, mountain, and farm views • Roof deck with hot tub, fire table, and putting green

149 GRAHAM DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN

353 55 STREET, TSAWWASSEN

• 3090 sq ft home on a 7535 sq ft lot • Stunning custom built home

$3,488,000

POTENTIAL REDEVELOPMENT PROPERTY OR MOVE IN TODAY • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • 2,586 sq ft on a 35,937 sq ft lot • 2-Storey home in great condition • Potential 6 lot subdivision

1688 OCEAN PARK ROAD, SOUTH SURREY/WHITE ROCK

$4,998,800

EXCEPTIONALLY LOCATED FARM PROPERTY

$3,588,000

23 ACRE EQUESTRIAN CENTRE • 23 acres with 3 livable homes • Adjacent to Delta Port Way • Close to new industrial park & mall • East access to Hwy 17, 17A, 99, and ferries

2990 57B STREET, LADNER

$9,868,800

42 ACRE PARCEL IN DELTA

• 52 acre property with 4 parcels

• 2,304 sq ft home

• Ladner & Tsawwassen amenities only mins away

• 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom

• Across from Tsawwassen Mills Mall

• Prime farmland w/ a barn

• Easy highway and ferry access

2150-2250 52 STREET, LADNER

$9,888,000

5905 64 STREET, LADNER

$12,599,000

THOUSANDS OF SUCCESSFUL TRANSACTIONS!

604.728.2845 * Based on Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver Statistics for the Fraser Elliott Group 2016-2020.

*

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$1,488,800

• 2,948 sq ft of living on a 14,413 sq ft lot

THE FIRM REAL ESTATE SERVICES LTD. 101 4755 51ST Street Delta, BC V4K 2W2

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THE FIRM REAL ESTATE SERVICES LTD. 101 4755 51ST Street Delta, BC V4K 2W2

TILBURY INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE UNIT

379 SF OF HIGH-TRAFFIC RETAIL SPACE

EXCELLENT GROUND FLOOR UNIT NEAR LONSDALE QUAY MARKET

102 7188 PROGRESS WAY, DELTA

2820 4500 KINGSWAY, BURNABY

140 233 W 1ST STREET, NORTH VANCOUVER

$719,900

$799,900

$925,000

ONE OF THE BEST UNITS FOR A PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE, CLOSE TO SKYTRAIN

PRIME BUILDING LOT 6,600SF (132’X50’)

ULTIMATE LIVE/WORK SPACE AT KORET LOFTS

326 4501 NORTH ROAD, BURNABY

4780 48B STREET, DELTA

273 COLUMBIA STREET, VANCOUVER

$1,079,000

$1,148,000

$1,488,800

TOTAL SITE AREA OF 44,120 SF, WITH POTENTIAL TO BUILD UP TO 6 STOREYS

MIXED USE INCOME PRODUCING PROPERTY ON MAIN ST

540 HALIBURTON STREET, NANAIMO

3916 MAIN STREET

3335 DUNBAR STREET, VANCOUVER

$3,499,800

$3,700,000

$4,499,900

5,316 SF PENTHOUSE OFFICE SPACE

11 UNIT MULTIFAMILY BUILDING IN PRIME QUEENS PARK

FREESTANDING BUILDING OFFICE/RETAIL

POTENTIAL 6 LOT SUBDIVISION

1500 6081 NO. 3 ROAD, RICHMOND

411 THIRD AVENUE, NEW WESTMINSTER

1688 OCEAN PARK ROAD, SOUTH SURREY

$4,888,000

$4,998,800

$4,998,800

13-UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING IN NORTH BURNABYS CAPITOL HILL

INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A FREESTANDING INCOME/REDEVELOPMENT PROPERTY

HIGH END INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY NEAR GANGES VILLAGE

5190 HASTINGS ST, BURNABY

4770/A4776 48 AVENUE, DELTA

A - G 118 RAINBOW ROAD, SALT SPRING ISLAND

$5,500,000

$5,680,000

$5,990,000

MIXED-USE BUILDING IN PRIME COMMERCIAL DRIVE LOCATION

CENTRALLY LOCATED INCOME PRODUCING PROPERTY IN THE HEART OF MOUNT PLEASANT

PRIME HIGH DENSITY POTENTIAL REDEVELOPMENT SITE

1675 E 14TH AVENUE, VANCOUVER

12 E 7TH AVENUE, VANCOUVER

576 LOUGHEED HIGHWAY, COQUITLAM

$5,999,900

$6,798,800

$6,800,000

#1 RANKED REAL ESTATE TEAM IN ALL OF BRITISH COLUMBIA!

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604.728.2845 *Based on total REBGV MLS sales for 2020 all teams under 15 Agents.

March 18, 2021 The Delta Optimist A35

MIXED-USE, MULTI-FAMILY BUILDING IN STRATHCONA

5 STOREY MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT SITE

MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT SITE NEAR LADNER VILLAGE

2636 KINGSWAY, 2650 BURLEIGH AVE, PORT COQUITLAM

4834-4844 53 STREET, DELTA

$7,950,000

$8,500,000

$8,950,000

APPROVED 13-STOREY OFFICE TOWER SITE NEAR KING GEORGE SKYTRAIN

RARE 27 ACRE FUTURE INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS PARK SITE

9699 - 9711 137 STREET, SURREY

24388 RIVER ROAD, MISSION

12070 88 AVENUE, SURREY

$8,988,800

$9,900,000

$10,999,900

FUTURE HIGH DENSITY REDEVELOPMENT SITE

42 ACRE PARCEL IN PRIME DELTA LOCATION

FREESTANDING 28,847 SF INDUSTRIAL/SHOPPING CENTRE

9.49 ACRE REDEVELOPMENT SITE WITH OCEAN VIEWS

16055 FRASER HIGHWAY, SURREY

5905 64 STREET, DELTA

901-925 HARBOUR VIEW STREET, NANAIMO

$12,000,000

$12,599,000

$13,500,000

112 ACRE PARCEL IN PRIME SOUTH DELTA LOCATION

6 STOREY - SHOVEL READY MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT SITE IN MARPOLE

4.1% CAP RATE WITH LONG TERM GOVERNMENT TENANT

3894 ARTHUR DRIVE, DELTA

8378 OAK ST, VANCOUVER

7298 HURD STREET, MISSION

$14,999,900

$21,000,000

$21,000,000

10,800 SF RECTANGULAR LOT IN SOUTH GRANVILLE NEIGHBOURHOOD

RARE BROOKSWOOD TOWNHOUSE REDEVELOPMENT SITE

RARELY AVAILABLE 3.3 ACRE STRATA WIND UP SITE

2331 GRANVILLE STREET, VANCOUVER

3134 200 STREET, LANGLEY

FAIRWAY VIEWS WYND, TSAWWASSEN

$22,800,000

INQUIRE FOR PRICE

INQUIRE FOR PRICE

1.02 ACRE REDEVELOPMENT SITE IN CHILLIWACK

45.82 ACRE PROPERTY IN LANGLEY

24,806 SF REDEVELOPMENT SITE IN NEW WESTMINSTER

46915 YALE ROAD, CHILLIWACK

21500 48TH AVE, LANGLEY

718 TWELFTH STREET, NEW WESTMINSTER

INQUIRE FOR PRICE

INQUIRE FOR PRICE

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THOUSANDS OF SUCCESSFUL TRANSACTIONS!

604.728.2845 * Based on Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver Statistics for the Fraser Elliott Group 2016-2020.

*

www.fraserelliott.com

795 KEEFER STREET, VANCOUVER

THE FIRM REAL ESTATE SERVICES LTD. 101 4755 51ST Street Delta, BC V4K 2W2

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THE FIRM REAL ESTATE SERVICES LTD. 101 4755 51ST Street Delta, BC V4K 2W2

THE MARKET IS HOT AND WE'VE BEEN BUSY! WEEK S! S I H T SOLD IPLE OFFER LT U M H T WI

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208 4745 54A STREET

304 8880 JONES ROAD

5263 3 AVENUE

EEK! W S I TH SOLD

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5833 COVE LINK ROAD

5239 BRIGANTINE ROAD

SOUTH GROVE SL2

EEK! W S I TH SOLD

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SOUTH GROVE SL 9

215 1315 56 STREET

1522 BRAID ROAD

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5172 6 AVENUE

SOUTH GROVE SL 18

183459 W RIVER RD

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880 52A STREET

273 COLUMBIA STREET

4780 48B AVENUE

1688 OCEAN PARK

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LD! JUST SO

1675 E. 14TH

24388 RIVER RD

102 7188 PROGRESS WAY

17 21267 83A AVENUE

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1426 HIGHLANDS BOULEVARD

4 19753 55A AVENUE

204 5553 16 AVENUE

116 1760 SOUTHMERE CRESCENT

JJUST UST SSOLD! OLD!

JUST SOLD!

#1 RANKED REAL ESTATE TEAM IN ALL OF BRITISH COLUMBIA!

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4837 47A AVENUE 12513 WESCOTT STREET

6127 GALBRAITH CRESCENT

* Based on Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver Statistics for the Fraser Elliott Group 2016-2020.

March 18, 2021 The Delta Optimist A37

YOUR HOME DESERVES THE BEST MARKETING! In-House Digital Marketing Team

Email Marketing Campaigns

Our In-House Digital Marketing and Graphic Designers are constantly innovating our print and online advertising. Our specialists work on Google Adwords and Social Media campaigns to bring maximum online exposure to your property. We design social media campaigns to target specific demographics ensuring that we find the right buyer for your home.

Our email marketing campaigns target the following:

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• Database of over 18,000 local Real Estate Agents • Extensive database of local developers and investors • VIP Buyers group

5263 3 AVENUE TSAWWASSEN

NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY! CHECK OUT OUR LISTINGS IN THIS ISSUE!

#1 TEAM IN BC*

$2,888,800 5 BD | 8 BA

THINKING OF SELLING YOUR HOME? CALL US TODAY FOR A FREE HOME EVALUATION

604.728.2845

#2 TEAM IN WESTERN CANADA*

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* For total residential commissions out of over 100,000 RE/MAX® sales associates worldwide. As recognized by the RE/MAX® INTERNATIONAL achievement award to Fraser and his team for 2017.

101 4755 51ST Street, Delta, BC V4K 2W2

Professional Photography, 360 Virtual Tours and Floor Plans We work with acclaimed real estate photographers & videographers to capture the highlights of every property and allow our team to market the very best attributes of your home. We use cutting edge technology and equipment to ensure that your property photos outshine the competition.

Stunning Photography

UP TO 1,000,000 PEOPLE REACHED WEEKLY ON FACEBOOK! Fraser Elliott Personal Real Estate Corporation-RE/MAX added 28 new photos.

A Tsawwassen WATERFRONT home like no other! Masterfully designed by architect Randy Shier, this "modern classic" was built to emphasize the unbeatable water views visible from nearly every room. 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, 3,823 Sq.Ft! Check out the 360 virtual tour! http://www.fraserelliott.com/862-Tsawwassen-Beach-Road-Tsaw…

Listed @ $2,788,800

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Complimentary Professional Home Staging Consultation We work with some of the best Certified Property Stagers in the industry and offer our clients a free consultation on how to properly prepare their home for showing. With free room-by-room advice on de-cluttering & proper presentation using your existing furniture, accessories and artwork, you can make a great first impression of your home.

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The Firm Real Estate Services Ltd. 101 4755 51ST Street Delta, BC V4K 2W2

A38 The Delta Optimist March 18, 2021

Maureen Chan

WES JANZEN

Cell: 604-649-3828 Office: 604-263-8800

Royal LePage

604.657.9888

Royal LePage Westside

22 ACRES FARMLAND IN PRIME DELTA LOCATION 6210 104 Street, Delta, BC Asking $5,180,000

Regency Realty Ltd.

“Award Winning Service Since 1978”

$1,788,000

NEW LISTING

22 acres farm with working greenhouse/vegetable operation for the past 30+ years. 17 greenhouses and 2 storage barns. ALR zoning. Excellent opportunity to grow your agricultural operation and build your own dream home. Quiet area. Next to the golf course. Close to schools, shopping areas and highways. Fantastic opportunity to own a prime farmland parcel in an unbeatable location with great earning potential.

Contact Maureen Chan 604-649-3828 for more information and viewing appointment.

Executive Rancher located in upper Tsawwassen has great street appeal.

This 3 bedroom & den home has been meticulously updated inside and out. With 2585 sqft, this spacious plan features an entertaining kitchen with vaulted ceiling & skylights, large master with huge W/I closet & gorgeous ensuite. New flooring, roof, fencing, H/W tank, S/S appliances, granite counters, freshly painted inside & out, plus so much more. Situated on a manicured 65’x150’ sunny southern exposed lot. Enjoy the summers in the solar heated pool and cozy evenings in the secluded hot tub surrounded by a large patio deck and gas fire pit. Double garage comes equipped with Level 2 charging station. Secluded hedge in front hides additional parking for a boat or RV. Hurry on this rare opportunity.

NEW LISTING

WATERFRONT LIVING

4934 12 AVENUE $1,398,000

104 1120 TSATSU SHORES DRIVE $769,000

3 BEDS | 3 BATHS | 2,033 SQ. FT. | BUILT 1971

1 BEDS | 2 BATHS | 1,042 SQ. FT. | BUILT 1996

This is the place! Central to all the best South Delta has to offer, this 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, fully renovated split level is close to town, schools, tennis courts and golf courses. Tsawwassen’s newest mall and BC Ferries are readily accessible. This open concept family residence, beautifully and extensively renovated, enjoys a bright south facing, private backyard. Skylights accent vaulted ceilings while radiant heat and a wood burning fireplace bring out the warmth of this space. The kitchen and baths have been fully renovated and a new roof installed. This house boasts several new features including: built-in vacuum system, oversized hotwater tank, windows and flooring throughout.

Don’t just imagine life in this home, come check it out!

WATERFRONT, ground floor! This is the unit YOU have been waiting for. Show stopping, West facing views of the Gulf Islands. Never miss another sunset. Your private deck/patio becomes another room for you to enjoy beach life! Tsatsu Shores is a lifestyle and #104 features over 1000 sq ft of open concept living space. Originally a 2 bedroom, (easily converted back) a must see! Meticulously maintained building includes a well equipped gym and amenity room. Close to Tsawwassen Mills, BC Ferries and Tsawwassen Springs Golf Course. Make an appointment today to start living your best life on the beach!

Suttton Group - Seafair Realty 604-7 790-5859 • www.alisonsteen.com

SOLD

SOLD

5443 PATON DRIVE

323 1120 TSATSU SHORES DRIVE

SOLD

105 1120 TSATSU SHORES DRIVE

SOLD

4401 44B AVENUE

4 BEDS | 2 BATHS | 1,950 SQ. FT. | BUILT 1970 2 BEDS l 2 BATHS l 1,282 SQ. FT. l BUILT 1996 2 BEDS l 2 BATHS l 1,030 SQ. FT. l BUILT 1996 4 BEDS l 2 BATHS l 2,259 SQ. FT. l BUILT 1971

Sutton Group Seafair Realty 1625 - 56 Street, Delta, British Columbia V4L 2B2 | 604-790-5859 | www.alisonsteen.com

March 18, 2021 The Delta Optimist A39

Over A Quarter-Century Of Experience Take Comfort By Working Directly With A Leader, A RE/MAX Titan.

IF YOU ARE THINKING OF SELLING

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CONTACT US TO MAXIMIZE YOUR VALUE! SOLD

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WONDERFUL FAMILY HOME IN CUL-DE-SAC! 6332 45 AVENUE 3 BEDS / 3 BATHS / 2084 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $1,075,000

SPACIOUS CENTRAL TSAWWASSEN HOME! 5374 6 AVENUE 4 BEDS / 3 BATHS / 2345 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $1,088,888

$989,000

DELIGHTFUL RANCHER IN MARINA GARDENS! 5269 BRIGANTINE ROAD 3 BEDS / 2 BATHS / 1717 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $1,099,999

#406 5055 SPRINGS BLVD 2 BEDS / 2 BATHS / 1501 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $989,000

SOLD

SOLD

$1,488,000 FABULOUS HOME IN CUL-DE-SAC! 6328 49 AVENUE 5 BEDS / 6 BATHS / 3947 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $1,488,000

$1,088,888

$1,075,000

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NEW LISTINGS

SOLD

Spring is here, the market is HOT!

BEAUTIFUL NEW HOMES Gorgeous 3 level family homes to be completed early 2022. Plenty of time to select your own finishings and make this your dream home! 2 houses available to choose from with open concept main floor living areas, 4 bedrooms upstairs & large top floor flex area! Gourmet kitchen, laundry room, 5 bathrooms, 2 car garage with driveway & fenced backyard for your pets & family! Excellent central Ladner location close to schools, shopping & restaurants. Don’t wait on this fantastic pre-build opportunity! Quality craftsmanship & elegance by Ladner Homes. 2-5-10 Home Warranty.

4573 & 4581 53 Street, Ladner $1,650,000 NEW LISTING

Now is a great time to get moving!

PRESTIGIOUS WOODWARD LANDING Step inside to see the extensive craftsmanship throughout this home with the downstairs featuring a stunning kitchen with stainless steel appliances, beautiful kitchen island, custom built wine rack and desk area, formal dining and living spaces, eating area, and family room. Upstairs features two more large bedrooms, and a bonus custom built office space. This home has been maintained to the highest standard - absolute pride of ownership throughout.

Talk about location, you’re steps away from the marina, trails, boat launch and more... Your private yard features an upgraded patio space that’s just perfect for entertaining. Come see everything this home has to offer for yourself!

39 5300 Admiral Way, Ladner $1,225,000

March 18, 2021 The Delta Optimist A41 NEW LISTING

RECENTLY UPDATED FAMILY HOME

4912 44a Ave, Ladner $1,148,000 LINDA Chancey

NEW LISTING

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-880-5552

STUNNING PENTHOUSE WITH LOFT Absolutely one of a kind, sundrenched Yaletown style PENTHOUSE condo with LOFT! Spacious, bright living and dining area with vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace, hardwood floors, beautifully appointed zebra blinds & designer lighting. 4 decks!! Enjoy the South facing parkside-deck, the deep seating deck lounge, views from the North facing mountain view deck or get cooking on the BBQ deck. Full size kitchen with a breakfast nook. This well maintained boutique complex features brand new roof & windows, underbuilding secure parking & storage.

303, 4988 47a Avenue, Ladner

BOB Chancey

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-946-8899

$679,900

NEW LISTING

BLAKE Chancey

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-788-0480

w w w .T h e C h a n c ey y s .c o m

Welcome to this lovingly updated home in one of Ladner’s best family-oriented neighbourhoods. Walking distance to Ladner Elementary, Delta Secondary School, parks & the town centre. Located on a charming quiet street with minimal local traffic. This two-storey home features many recent renovations including refinished hardwood flooring throughout the upper floor, new paint inside & out, completely renovated upstairs washroom, heated kitchen floors and a huge deck with new railings. In-law suite downstairs with full kitchen, bath and brand new LED potlights. Private fenced yard, southern exposed & perfect for gardening! Enjoy the new laundry room addition downstairs attached to your bonus storage space and workshop!

2 BEDROOM 2 BATH CONDO Welcome home to this beautiful, bright and spacious 2 bedroom 2 bathroom condo in the heart of Tsawwassen.

Featuring 1454 square feet of living space with loads of natural light coming into your massive kitchen and living space. The kitchen is well includes a beautiful eating area with south-east exposure; perfect for your morning routine. This home has been meticulously cared for and is move in ready. The dining room and living room also boast loads of natural light. Cozy up beside the gas fireplace on those rainy days or go and enjoy the sunroom on the bright ones. Includes one parking spot, one storage locker, workshop in the secured underground garage.

303 5550 14B Ave, Tsawwassen

SOLD 4819 47A St, Ladner

SOLD SOLD SOLD 5233 57 St, Ladner

5355 6th Ave, Tsawwassen

RE/MAX City Realty

$599,900

5628 Clipper Rd, Ladner

SOLD SOLD SOLD 5823 Fair Wynd, Ladner

14345 36A Ave, White Rock

5111 59 St, Ladner

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(604) 809 2855 yyinglingtom@gmail.com

This is Home

Proudly Calling Tsawwassen & Ladner home for over 40 years!

OUCH!

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Bring your lucky charms to this Golden opportunity to own your own leprechaun home.

This one bedroom one bathroom leprechaun home is rarely available for sale. Parking for one unicorn, extra storage for rainbows and a large safe to store your pot of gold. Beautifully landscaped lawn that is entirely made up of fourleaf clovers. Bonus feature… turn any tap on in the house and it pours green Guinness! Make your wishes come true and call today!

SUTTON GROUP - SEAFAIR REALTY 1625-56th St., Delta, BC V4M 2B2

604-809-2855

www.tomyingling.com

March 18, 2021 The Delta Optimist A43

TOP 1% OF 2020 GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS®

Trisha

• SUCCESSFULLY SELLING SOUTH DELTA REAL ESTATE •

JUST LISTED: 82 52A STREET JUST LISTED: 201 1642 56 STREET JUST LISTED: 122 4690 HAWK LANE JUST LISTED: 201-12339 STEVESTON HWY $554,900 $568,000 $1,449,000 $459,000 Bright penthouse corner suite Experience Oceanside living

Indoor pool - Pebble Hill staycation home.

5342 9TH AVENUE $1,674,000

with 2 bedrooms/Den featuring 16 ft. vaulted ceilings.

with a 2 bedroom and den west Great investment! 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit with mountain views and rentals allowed. coast contermporary design.

JUST LISTED: 105-1706 56 ST 217-7760 MOFATT ROAD RICHMOND $475,000 $638,000 Corner suite suitable for a family

Beautiful, brand new, air with 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths. conditioned home close to schools Close to the park and schools.

Sold in Multiple Offer Sold in Multiple Offer

Sold in 1 day

new, ultra modern This stunning Penthouse is an Brand family built by Urban Art home ideal place to call home.

Developments.

Sold in 1 day Sold in Multiple Offer Sold in 1 Week Multiple Offer

167 65B STREET 4875 LINDEN DRIVE 397 CENTENNIAL PKWY 1654 57A STREET

Boundary Bay staycation home with pool

5346 9TH AVENUE $1,608,000

5081 7B AVENUE 5535 COMMODORE DR

Renovated Family home in Cen- TWICE CHOSEN BC LOTTO Custom Built in Beach Grove Executive style family home on Golf course view in Marina GarHOME. oversize lot in Prime Location! den Estates. tral Ladner.

Trisha Murphy 604.312.7621 Personal Real Estate Corporation

Sold@TrishaMurphy.ca

Dynamic Marketing • Expert Contract Knowledg e Experienced Negotiating Skills Sutton Group - Seafair Realty: 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen, BC

Rachel Macinnes Realtor

A44 The Delta Optimist March 18, 2021

REIMER'S REAL ESTATE FAMILY #1 IN SOUTH DELTA* SELLING FOR COMBINED

70 YEARS

FREE MAR RKET EVALUATION SHARON

ROBIN

BROOKE

Unlicensed Assistant

$1,989,000

JUST LISTED

1665 ENDERBY AVENUE

5823 16 AVENUE

304 5555 13A AVE TSAWWASSEN

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Outstanding Custom Built Home in Beach Grove's finest location. Close to Beach, Golf Course, Parks & Elementary School. This gorgeous home features Custom Wood Cabinetry, Black Walnut Wood Floors, Extensive Millworking, fabulous Covered Patio, Euroline Tilt & Turn Windows and Door & Outdoor Shower. This home boasts an Oversize Garage and very Cool Man Cave, Office or Gym. Sunniest Lot in Beach Grove with 2500 sqft, 4 Bdrm, 3 Baths & Den. This home has it all!!

ROBIN 604-868-2844

$1,245,000

JUST LISTED

JUST SOLD

604-868-2844 604-868-2827

SOLD 410 1166 54A ST TSAWWASSEN

SOLD

108 4742 BLUE HERON WAY 5171 DENNISON DR TSAWWASSEN TSAWWASSEN

SOLD

Nice 3 Bdrm + Den Rancher in Beach Grove. Fabulous 7,707 sq ft property with lots of Sun and Privacy. Home features 1350 square feet beautiful Hardwood floors Big Master Bedroom & good floor plan. Excellent location, only steps to Private Golf course, Beach, School and Transportation. Largest Lot on Market in Beach Grove.

Don't miss this one.

ROBIN 604-868-2844

SOLD

701 1350 VIEW CRES 104 1350 VIEW CRES TSAWWASSEN TSAWWASSEN

SOLD 4941 1A AVENUE TSAWWASSEN

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD 408 1166 54A ST TSAWWASSEN

111 1350 VIEW CRES TSAWWASSEN

SOLD

SOLD

5625 GOLDENROD CRES 288 W MURPHY DR 4735 WESLEY DRIVE TSAWWASSEN TSAWWASSEN TSAWWASSEN

SOLD

SOLD

308 1150 54A ST TSAWWASSEN

308 1175 55 ST TSAWWASSEN

SOLD

SOLD

295 54A STREET TSAWWASSEN

5745 GREENLAND DR TSAWWASSEN

*BASED ON # OF YEARS QUALIFYING FOR MEDALLION CLUB IN GREATER VANCOUVER REAL ESTATE BOARD group

1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020

Seafair Realty - 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen

robinreimer@telus.net

www.robinreimer.com

March 18, 2021 The Delta Optimist A45

REIMER'S REAL ESTATE FAMILY #1 IN SOUTH DELTA* SELLING FOR COMBINED

70 YEARS

FREE MARKET EVALUATION

604-868-2844 604-868-2827

$1,499,000

JUST LISTED

ROBIN

SHARON

BROOKE

Unlicensed Assistant

DUPLEX LOT WITH A VIEW!!!

Don't miss this opportunity to buy a nice 2 level home with room for the inlaws. This home is located on quite street with sunny western exposure and lots of privacy. This property is zoned duplex so excellent development site with a view!!!! Move fast because it won't last.

ROBIN 604-868-2844 UNDER CONSTRUCTION

$2,199,000

NEW HOME

205 54A STREET, TSAW

$1,999,000

255 54A STREET, TSAW

Fabulous location in upper Tsawwassen. Gorgeous new homes with great floor plans & sunny western exposure. Beautiful views over Diefenbaker Park with quiet location, yet close to schools, parks & transportation. Just starting construction, so time to customize. Call for plans & information.

Fabulous new home in one of Tsawwassen's finest locations.

Excellent open floor plan with 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, huge games room and totally separate 1 bedroom inlaw suite.

Home is approx. 3500 sq.ft. on a fabulous western exposed yard on a quiet street. Close to parks and schools. Nothing like this in Tsawwassen. Call now for more info.

ROBIN 604-868-2844

ROBIN 604-868-2844

SOLD

SOLD

5483 4 AVENUE TSAWWASSEN

5330 CHAMBERLAYNE LADNER

SOLD 865 54 STREET TSAWWASSEN

SOLD

SOLD 5471 7B AVENUE TSAWWASSEN

SOLD

EXCLUSIVE LISTING

FABULOUS WESTERN BLUFF VIEW LOT!!!

Ready to build approx. 14,000 sq.ft. lot Plans are available for 6,700 sq.ft. home Call for more information ROBIN 604-868-2844

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

219 MORNINGSIDE DR TSAWWASSEN

5337 1A AVENUE TSAWWASSEN

5248 SARATOGA DR TSAWWASSEN

SOLD

5331 10A AVENUE 217 MORNINGSIDE DR 5327 UPLAND DR TSAWWASSEN TSAWWASSEN TSAWWASSEN

$2,600,000

SOLD 5178 8A AVENUE TSAWWASSEN

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

1541 53A STREET TSAWWASSEN

555 TRALEE CRES TSAWWASSEN

5517 18 AVENUE TSAWWASSEN

SOLD 1176 ENGLISH BLUFF TSAWWASSEN

SOLD 5864 WHITCOMB PL TSAWWASSEN

*BASED ON # OF YEARS QUALIFYING FOR MEDALLION CLUB IN GREATER VANCOUVER REAL ESTATE BOARD group

1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020

Seafair Realty - 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen

sharonreimer@telus.net

www.sharonreimer.com

A46 The Delta Optimist March 18, 2021

NEW PRICE!

$1,899,000

NEW LISTING!

$579,900

SOLD 1337 ENDERBY AVENUE TSAWWASSEN

3 - 6320 48A AVENUE, LADNER 2 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms

4 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms

NEW LISTING!

$1,048,000

VIEW LOTS!

CALL FOR DETAILS!

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411 - 1628 WEST 4TH AVENUE, VANCOUVER 2 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms - PRIVATE ROOF TOP PATIO

SOLD

248 66 STREET BOUNDARY BAY

T LO 1 LY ON SERVICED LOTS IN LADYSMITH! LOT 426 62'X170' - $225,000 LOT 432 62'X162' - $225,000 SOLD LOT 434 62'X150' - $225,000 SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

86 PARKGROVE CRES TSAWWASSEN

8 - 6380 48A AVENUE LADNER

6003 KIRKWOOD RD BEACH GROVE

SOLD

1630 DUNCAN DRIVE BEACH GROVE

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3 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms 4 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms 4 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms 2 Bedrooms + Den - 3 Bathrooms 5 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms

#2 - 3459 W River Road Ladner • $719,500

NEW PRICE

WATERFRONT!

Kat

JOHNSON 778.773.9563

kjohnson@sutton.com 604.943.3110

seafair realty

5000 Bridge Street, Ladner

4345 W River Road Ladner • $419,000

2E2 - 8191 River Road Richmond • $499,995 NEW CONSTRUCTION!

15 - 700 South Dyke Rd New West • $429,000 WATER LOT ONLY!

NEW PRICE! • 3 Bedroom, 2 bathroom float home in Canoe Pass Village • Over 1500 sq ft float home in Canoe Pass Village • With a 34+ ft boat slip, garage, storage and extra parking • Roof top deck has River and Mountain views

• Downsize to waterfront • 1 bed and den with big view • Almost 750 sq. Ft with Radiant Nat. Gas Heat • Open concept LR/DR with gas fireplace and 2 covered decks

• 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom,

• Gorgeous water lot just waiting 1500 sq.ft. new construction for a compliant float home.

• Excellent layout with optional 3rd bedroom/office on top floor • End unit with unobstructed • Fully rain screened for weather river views is the largest lot in the protection, H/W flooring community • Storage locker in home with • Lot is approx. 49 feet deep x 46 room for bikes + secure moorage feet wide

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PAUL KHARA REAL ESTATE GROUP

Paul Khara

Calvin Khara

www.paulkhara.com

604.816.4568

paulkhara@gmail.com

ckhara94@gmail.com

Sutton Group - Seafair Realty

W NE 5473 WESTMINSTER AVE

• HOUSE SIZE : 3596 SQ. FT. • LOT SIZE : 7594 SQ. FT. • 5 BEDROOMS & 6 BATHROOMS • POTENTIAL FOR 1 BEDROOM SUITE • ALL BEDROOMS WITH ENSUITE BATHS • ASKING PRICE $1,898,888

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4434 60B STREET

• PENTHOUSE AT LADNERS RIVER WEST • MASSIVE OUTDOOR BALCONY WITH PANORAMIC VIEWS • OVER 1,900 SQ.FT OF LIVING SPACE • STEPS TO THE MARINA, WALKING TRAILS AND LADNER VILLAGE

• CUSTOM BUILT EXECUTIVE HOME • 4 BEDROOMS & 4 BATHROOMS • 3,643 SQFT. LIVING • 6,840 LOT SIZE • $1,425,000

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• EXECUTIVE HOME IN THE HOLLY NEIGHBOURHOOD • 5 BEDROOM 3 BATHROM • BEDROOM AND FULL BATHROOM ON THE MAIN FLOOR • FAMILY FRIENDLY LOCATION

• ASKING PRICE $1,399,900

• ASKING PRICE $979,900

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5477 WESTMINSTER AVE PRIME LADNER FARMLAND VANCOUVER MIX-USE BUILDING #105 4808 LINDEN DRIVE

• HOUSE SIZE : 3556 SQ. FT. • LOT SIZE : 7113 SQ. FT. • 5 BEDROOMS & 6 BATHROOMS • EVERY BEDROOM WITH ENSUITE BATH • POTENTIAL 1 BEDROOM SUITE • ASKING PRICE $1,858,800

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• RARE OPPORTUNITY IN VERY DESIRABLE DELTA/LADNER • PRIME FARMLAND 35 ACRES WITH GREAT ACCESS • STRATEGIC LOCATION WITH HWY 99 VISIBILITY • STEPS FROM THE NEW GATEWAY CASINO & HOTEL ON HWY 99 & 17A JUNCTION • CALL PAUL FOR INFO PACKAGE ON THIS EXCLUSIVE OFFERING

• 2 COMMERCIAL UNITS ON MAIN WITH 2 APARTMENTS ON TOP FLOOR • MAIN AND 51ST AVE EAST VANCOUVER LOCATION • 8 PARKING SPOTS OFF REAR LANEWAY • STEPS TO LANGARA COLLEGE AND SKYTRAIN STATION

• GROUND LEVEL 848 SQ.FT. CONDO • CENTRAL LADNER LOCATION • 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM • QUIET SIDE OF BUILDING • WALK OUT PATIO • ASKING PRICE $499,900

5346 9th Avenue • $1,608,000

Brand new, ultra modern family home.

This move in ready 5 bdrm 4 bath home has an open concept great room offering a gourmet kitchen with high end Kitchen Aid appliances and marble countertops. The first floor has a bedroom, full bath, and custom laundry with itʼs own sink and loads of storage. The spacious master bedroom has itʼs own private deck, luxurious en-suite and walk in closet with custom built-in cabinetry. Not a penny spared with custom lighting, commercial grade hardwood floors, air conditioning, HRV, custom closet organizers, and security system. 2-510 year warranty tops off this stunner.

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#207 12125 75A AVENUE

• UPPER LEVEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM • 1,265 SQ.FT OF LIVING SPACE • PRIME WEST NEWTON LOCATION • WALKING DISTANCE TO SHOPPING, TRANSIT AND RESTAURANTS

• ASKING PRICE $459,900

212-5599 14B Avenue • $469,900

Fabulous location. Wonderful centrally located Condo. Granite counters with stainless steel in kitchen leading to a fantastic open concept living room. Great for entertaiing or space to luxuriate.

Large master bedroom with generous closet space and en suite washroom. In suite laundry for convenience. Enjoy the mountain view while sipping coffee on your balcony. One underground parking stall, bike room, recreation and storage locker. Rentals allowed.

ALLEN SCHWABE 604-644-5664 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen

seafair.com

604-943-3110

1336 Duncan Drive $1,269,000

4533 W River Road Ladner • $299,000 FLOAT HOME ONLY

Kat

• 1 Bedroom/1 bathroom • Insuite laundry • Office 778.773.9563 kjohnson@sutton.com • Waterfront float home 604.943.3110 • Private moorage

JOHNSON seafair realty

5000 Bridge Street, Ladner

565 Tralee Crescent $1,495,500

303 - 7177 Antrim Ave Burnaby y • $645,000 NEW LISTING

• 2 Bedroom, 2 bathroom • 1,009 sq.ft. sub-penthouse • Freshly painted, new flooring in kitchen and bathrooms • Great location to transit, shopping and very desirable quiet neighbourhood

5342 9th Avenue $1,674,000

6245 Metral Drive Nanaimo • $279,900 NEW LISTING

• Spacious 2 bed/2 bath Manufactured Home • Large South facing covered deck • Updates include - carpets, lighting, plumbing

1406 Beach Grove Rd $2,489,000

4533 W River Road Ladner

SOLD

by KAT 6152 Crescent Drive Ladner

SOLD

by KAT

A48 The Delta Optimist March 18, 2021

TAMMY MATSON 778.938.5599

www.tammymatson.com ❚ sold@tammymatson.com NEW LISTING!!!

NEW LISTING - VIEW!!!

342 Rosehill Wynd, Tsawwassen • $1,698,000 ROSEHILL WYND - custom built 5027 sq ft 5 bed executive home with panoramic VIEW of Boundary Bay & mountains!!! Updated kitchen opens to spacious family room with doors to VIEW deck! Formal dining room off kitchen & spacious living room are ideal for entertaining! Spacious master bdrm up features view & spa like ensuite. Main floor den is ideal for home office. Downstairs offers 4 large bdrms, den, large storage rm & space for nanny or extended family with door to back patio & private back gardens. ‘Move in ready’ home in great Pebble Hill neighbourhood - CALL NOW!!!

LIST SOLD OVER IN 1 WEEK!!!

LIST SOLD OVER IN 1 WEEK!!!

856 55A Street Tsawwassen • $1,258,000

5314 2 Avenue Tsawwassen • $1,248,000

LIST VER LIST SOLD OVER JUST SOLD O T S JU IN 1 WEEK!!!

IN 1 WEEK!!!

5112 44 Avenue Ladner • $1,398,000

4957 4 Avenue Tsawwassen • $1,788,000

266 - 1440 Garden Place, Tsawwassen • $449,000

CAMELIA AT GARDEN PLACE - bright & spacious 1008 sq ft 2 bed condo in QUIET location in the heart of Tsawwassen - walk to everything!!! This well maintained condo with updates over the years features large living & dining rooms, spacious master & large 2nd bdrm, & cozy gas f/p, in suite laundry, private covered SOUTH deck, fresh coat of paint, secure underground parking & a storage locker down the hall from your suite. This well run complex with proactive strata offers ample parking, well equipped workshop & strata fees include gas & hot water - 1 pet ok, no rentals. Great value in unbeatable location - available immediately - CALL NOW!!!

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JUST SOLD!!

Listed by Barbican

7 263 Parkside Street Tsawwassen

THINKING OF A MOVE??? CALL ME!!!

SERVICE THAT WILL MOVE YOU!!!

Sutton Group - Seafair Realty - 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen, BC

Jennifer Dupuis

Amber Baird

60 04.315.5560 www.jenniferdupuis.com Sutton Masters Award 2020.

Sutton Platinum Award 2019.

5215 Bentley Place - Ladner

604.250.5048 www.amberbaird.com

Sutton Dia amond Award 2018.

126-15988 26 Avenue - South Surrey

First time on the market for this meticulously main-tained split level home in desirable Victory South! Great floor plan w/formal living/dining rooms, a bright & spacious kitchen open to the cozy lower level family room that offers access to the private yard plus three generous sized bedrooms up. Located on a family friendly cul-de-sac 6890 sqft lot!

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#206-4815 55B St, Ladner

REBGV Me edallion Award 2012 2-2020

Asking $1,199,000 2

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#8-6429 Market Ave, Tsaw

Marketed by Polygon Realty Ltd.

Marketed by Century Group

Bayshore Gardens! Offering breathtaking views of the ocean, Stanley Park & mountains. Spacious floor plan includes den & powder room, bedrooms w/ensuites, in-suite storage & laundry. Features inc. floor to ceiling windows, A/C, security system, remote blinds, gas fireplace, cooktop, & BBQ connection, 2 parking spots, & extra storage locker.

Building has 24 hour concierge, gym, hot tub, & sauna!

Asking $499,000 2 + den | 835 ft2 | 3 5376 Laurel Way, Ladner #61 Boardwalk, Tsaw

| 1425 ft2

Asking $2,099,000

#208-4753 W River Rd, Ladner

Marketed by Rennie & Associates

Marketed by RE/MAX Progroup Realty

#217-5535 Admiral Way, Ladner

Remax Platinum Club 2016.

1402-1650 Bayshore Dr - Vancouver

The Morgan! Corner garden home w/its own entrance & huge wrap around patio. Great layout w/ bedrooms on opposite sides of the home. Large windows, new floors, paint & baseboards. Awesome clubhouse inc. lounge, games area, yoga studio, fitness room, theatre room, & outdoor pool! Rentals allowed, no age restrictions, 2 pets. Walking distance to shops, restaurants, schools, & parks!

5126 Westminster Ave, Ladner

Sutton Group Seafair Realty, 1625 56th St., Tsawwassen, BC, V4L 2B2

Remax 100% Club 2014-2017.

4523 45A Street, Ladner

970 Gale Drive, Tsaw

#3-3414A 28 Ave, Vernon

Marketed by 3% Realty

YOUR LIFESTYLE, OUR EXPERTISE

Sutton Group Seafair Realty, 100 - 5000 Bridge St., Ladner, BC, V4K 2K4

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cell 778-839-8947 office 604-946-1255 vicky@homeswithvicky.com www.homeswithvicky.com

Your Local Market Expert

604..910.70 039 www..michaelwa awrryk.com

seafair realty

5384 Maple Crescent | Welcome Home! Updated 2672 sq ft 5 bedroom/2 bathroom home on Maple Crescent. Upstairs features open concept renovated kitchen overlooking spacious living/dining room & 3 well appointed bedrooms. Walk out onto the 587 sq ft partially covered stamped concrete deck where you can enjoy the private south facing backyard on the 6251 sq ft lot. Downstairs you will find ample space for everyone. Self-contained 2 bedroom 1 bathroom in-law suite plus an additional Rec room and family room (seperate from the suite), all complete with shared laundry space. Updates include refinished original hardwood floors, roof, furnace, vinyl windows, paint, kitchen, extra large deck...too much to list! Located in Central Ladner steps to Maple Crescent Park, close to schools, shops & restaurants.

5013 Mariner Place | Prime Location!! Immaculate & spacious home tucked away on desirable culde-sac. Fantastic layout with formal living/dining rooms bright & open fully updated kitchen with new cabinets, quartz counters & smudge free stainless appliances. Kitchen overlooks eating area & family room with new gas fireplace & French doors leading out to private west facing beautifully landscaped backyard complete with new deck for relaxing & entertaining. Main floor also offers powder room, laundry/mud room & 2 car garage. Upstairs has 3 generous sized bedrooms PLUS games room.

Master complete with W/I closet & updated ensuite.

Updates include: Complete main floor reno, gutters, paint & front door (2020), hardwood and tile flooring, roof, HWT, furnace, built-in vacuum. Steps to Lions Park & Ladner Village shops!

6742 Ladner Trunk Road | Rarely available!

Welcome to this delightful and immaculate 3 bedroom rancher situated on a large 8577sqft corner lot complete with breathtaking views of Mt. Baker, the north shore mountains and farmland.

This spacious and open layout is turn key ready with nothing left to do. Updates and features include, new engineered hardwood throughout, new paint, an entertainer’s kitchen complete with gas range and newer appliances, a bright and room master with walk in closet, updated electrical, plumbing and roof (2015), HW on demand, Euroline Windows and hardie siding. Outside you will find a stamped concrete driveway and a large patio that extends from the kitchen’s French doors, as well as a large and well appointed 15’x40’ detached shop for compressed air and wired for a welder.

1302-13618 100 Avenue

| Infinity - With Breathtaking Panoramic Views of the North Shore Mountains, the City & Holland Park, this spacious corner unit is just steps to King George Skytrain Station, Central City Mall & SFU Surrey Campus.

The 911 square foot, Celestial Floorplan, is the largest in the building & offers 2 large bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms. The master bedroom boasts floor to ceiling wall to wall windows as well as a walk thru closet and full ensuite. This unit also features updated laminate flooring throughout, the convenience of insuite laundry and an open concept kitchen with granite countertops. This unit is perfect for Entertaining! Building includes Concierge, secure underground parking, and well equipped gym. Make this your new home or investment!!! RENTALS ALLOWED!

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SOLD

JU $1,249,000

SOLD

$1,298,000

NEW PRICE

$1,149,000

778-863-6805 mandip@sutton.com mandipgill.com

NEW PRICE

Sutton Group - Sutton Seafair Realty 100 - 5000 Bridge Street Delta, BC, V4K 2K4

NEW LISTING

$849,900

$949,900

$1,550,000

$484,900

4897 47A Avenue

$2,199,000

$3,500,000

3560 40 Street

5705 34B Avenue

Welcome to stunning Village Walk a bou�que collec�on of townhomes located in the heart of Ladner! This bright & spacious end unit boasts over 1500sq" of living space, 3 beds, 3 baths & a large flex room with walkout pa�o. From the moment you step into this home you are greeted with an open concept layout that flows seamlessly from the open living room with gas f/p to the gourmet kitchen with maple shaker cabinets, quartz counters, large island, S/S appliances including a gas stove. Upstairs features 3 bedrooms including a spacious master with walk-in closet & amazing ensuite with double sinks & full size shower. The home also features a large pa�o overlooking the courtyard, hot water on demand, 2 covered parking, large storage and is steps to Ladner Village, ameni�es, parks and more.

$839,900

SOLD

5013 59 Street

$1,149,000 5515 Chestnut Crescent

101 - 1153 54A Street

Welcome to this fabulous ground floor corner unit at Heron Place.

Featuring over 1200 sq ft of functional living space, updated flooring, gas fireplace, 2 large bedrooms, walk-in closet and a completely renovated master ensuite. Outside you have an extremely private south facing patio as well as a second east facing private patio for your enjoyment. Centrally located and walking distance to all of Tsawwassen’s finest amenities.

Don’t wait, call today!

Asking $455,000

SOLD

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103-1441 Garden Place

sutton group seafair realty #100-5000 Bridge Street Delta, BC V4K 2K4

MEDALLION CLUB MEMBER 2018 & 2019

HANDYMAN/BUILDER ALERT!!!!

Opportunity knocks with this 5 bedroom, 2 bath home on a large 7,520 sq.". lot on a quiet street.

This home features a great layout with the opportunity for a mortgage helper, if a renova�on isn’t for you build a brand new 2,880 sq.". home plus addi�onal lo"!

4855 Ellis Lane

Absolutely amazing family home located in the heart of Ladner Village! This fabulous home features an open concept layout on the main floor with spacious living room featuring a gas fireplace and gourmet kitchen with S/S appliances, gas stove, quartz counters, maple shaker cabinets and large island. Upstairs you have 3 spacious bedrooms including a master complete with walk-in closet and spalike ensuite with a soaker tub and downstairs you will find a spacious 4th bedroom with it’s own ensuite and separate entrance. You can leave the car parked at home as you are within walking distance to shops, schools, parks, restaurants, ameni�es, transit and more!

$469,900

213-15300 17 Ave

Spacious 1,426sq", 2 bed, 2 bath condo in Cambridge!! This spacious unit features large living and dining room areas with gas fireplace and enough space for house sized furniture.

The large kitchen features an ea�ng nook and lots of counter and storage space including a double closet pantry. The enormous master bedroom features a walk-in closet, spacious master ensuite with soaker tub and separate shower, and large sliding door with access to the covered pa�o. Loca�on is a 10 as you are located on a quiet tree-lined street and with walking distance to Semiahmoo Mall, shops, restaurants, library, transit, ameni�es, parks, recrea�on and more!

4283 Arthur Drive

Great family home with a legal mortgage helper. This 2,385sq", 5 bedroom 2 bath home is situated on a large 9,176 sq" lot and features an updated kitchen with a great layout with 3 spacious bedrooms upstairs and a legal 2 bedroom suite down that can help carry approximately $300,000. The massive backyard is a great place for the kids to run free and for you to enjoy evenings. There is future poten�al here for subdivision or development (please confirm with City of Delta) and would make this a great holding property. Whether you are looking for a family home or an investment opportunity this home is the perfect fit.

$629,900

705-5639 Hampton Pl

Great 1 bedroom 1 bath unit at The Regency with views of Pacific Spirit Regional Park. This unit has been me�culously maintained by the original owner and features an open concepts layout with a gas fireplace, large pantry, private pa�o, storage locked and dedicated parking stall. You are conveniently located near Westbrook Village, Norma Rose Point Elementary and University Hill Secondary, shops, restaurants, parks, ameni�es, public transit and more!

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Sutton Group - Seafair Realty

REAL ESTATE

100-5000 Bridge Street, Delta, BC

5215 FERRY ROAD

Neilsen Grove, Ladner • $1,250,000

Welcome to your Oasis! This rare gem shines bright when being comfortable at home is paramount.

With ample gardens and green space along with 2 separate, heated & insulated buildings, this 18,000+ sqft park-like property is ready to accommodate staycations and working from home. Amidst meandering low-maintenance gardens sits a lovely and meticulously maintained, energy efficient, 3 bed/2 bath rancher. Enjoy warm wood touches throughout, functional spaces, large windows with stunning garden views, vegetable gardens & fruit shrubs. Relax on the artistic sun deck. There is no shortage of nature to enjoy at your doorstep.

Staying local is essential and this property is a km from Ladner offering shops, restaurants, organic farms + breweries. Recreation nearby.

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6742 LADNER TRUNK ROAD

Professional service with someone you can trust!!

Market is still very active, call me for a free Market Consultation

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Rarely available! Welcome to this delightful and immaculate 3 bedroom rancher situated on a large 8577sqft corner lot complete with breathtaking views of Mt. Baker, the north shore mountains and farmland. This spacious and open layout is turn key ready with nothing left to do. Updates and features include, new engineered hardwood throughout, new paint, an entertainer’s kitchen complete with gas range and newer appliances, a bright and room master with walk in closet, updated electrical, plumbing and roof (2015), HW on demand, Euroline Windows and hardie siding. Outside you will find a stamped concrete driveway and a large patio that extends from the kitchen’s French doors, as well as a large and well appointed 15’x40’ detached shop for compressed air and wired for a welder.

202 - 989 BEATTY STREET

Yaletown, Vancouver • $479,900 N EW

IN LIST

Welcome to Nova! This well laid out studio faces the quiet courtyard with a pleasant treed outlook. Lots of built in storage and a comfortable layout, this unit offers granite countertops, gas range, maple cabinetry, in suite laundry, cozy fireplace and a walk in closet. Amenities include gym and yoga room, guest suite, hot tub, steam room, visitor parking and bike room. 1 parking stall and storage locker, pet and rental friendly. Walking distance to all of the shops, restaurants and sky train. Don’t wait on this great opportunity.

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4960 57A STREET Hawthorne, Ladner • $1,198,000

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WELCOME HOME! Meticulously maintained & lovingly cared for updated 4 bed 2 full bath home in Ladner’s desirable Hawthorne area. Pleasant upstairs layout with 3 bedrooms, large spa-like bathroom, bright & inviting living room w/gas fireplace, eat-in kitchen w/gas range, maple cabinets, granite counters & large dining room that steps out to a covered sundeck via fir French doors. Downstairs provides a full kitchen w/eating area, living room, bedroom, large laundry room (could be converted to 5th bedroom) & mudroom, perfect for the INLAWS. RV/boat parking as well as a garage w/ample storage plus a storage shed.

604-782-2053 taussem@glaciermedia.ca

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First time Buyers or Downsizers!! Very quiet and private 1 bedroom condo overlooking the green space of the building, in the heart of Tsawwassen, with walking distance to shops, restaurants, grocery store and more. Well kept unit with many upgrades done including newer kitchen and appliances, paint, lighting, floors. Washroom has been updated, newer washer and dryer. Cozy gas fireplace (gas incl. in monthly fees). The unit has an additional storage on the deck, 1 parking stall and 1 storage locker. 1 dog /cat allowed

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Custom built and well designed home located at a corner lot in the prestigious SW Marine area. The over 3600 sqft living area includes a 2-bedrm legal suite and 2-bedrm laneway house. The main house features open floor plan on main floor with 10’ height ceiling, kitchen equipped with 42’’ Miele fridge, 6-burner gas Fulgor stove, large island, 4 bedrms and 3 bathrms upstairs, a good size of recreation room in basement for owner’s entertainment use. A/C, HRV, built-in central vacuum, radiant heat and video security surveillance etc.

Holly, Ladner • $1,149,000

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1625 56th street, delta, bc

an independent member broker

Prime large Ladner property to build or renovate

MLS S # R2548 8902 #13-13911 16 Avenue Surrey 3 bed, 3 bath (master on main) retirement townhouse in Ocean Park

Holly Park! Spacious 5 bedroom home lovingly cared for by long time owner. 3 full baths, 2 gas fireplaces, forced air natural gas heat, roof 2012 and more! Great layout with room for the whole family. Close to Holly School, parks, transit and easy freeway access. Put this on your must see list!!

JUST LISTED @ $1,300,000 Sutton Group Seafair Realty #100-5000 Bridge Street, Ladner, BC V4K 2K4 604.946.1255 ! BarryChreptyk.com ! barryrc@uniserve.com An independent Member Broker

Seafair Realty

March 18, 2021 The Delta Optimist A51

BEACH GROVE CUSTOM!

1457 ENDERBY AVENUE

JU UST LISTED!

$1,899,900

This quality custom craftsman style home with high end finishing throughout and hot water radiant hear on the main is situated in the heart of Beach Grove with rare 75 ft. frontage on a beautiful 7782 sq. ft. West exposed private sunny lot just minutes walking to the beach is an amazing find. Outstanding floor plan offers master suite on the main with large ensuite and walk-in closet, huge 18 x16 great room with french doors to solarium w/ vaulted glass ceilings, sprawling open concept kitchen & dining room area and spacious foyer, laundry & utility rooms. Upstairs offers two more good sized bedrooms, a large kitchen and living room area with 3 piece bathroom off of it ideal for small in-law suite and a 9x6 ideal storage room. This is truly a rare combination!

John Nielsen

SOLD MLS R2538346 360º TOUR R

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY TY! Y

PORT GATEW WAY

2975 53RD STREET

MLS R2427676

$5,950,000

Almost square 17.34 acre parcel with 823 ft. of road frontage features an English style country home, 10 stall barn, hay field and generous pasture area which has been an established equestrian facility for decades. The property offers an ideal central location just 5 minutes to Tsawwassen or Ladner, Tsawwassen Mills Mall, BC Ferries, DeltaPort Way, TFN Industrial Park, transportation and more. This parcel is close to BC Railway in an area of transitional properties with amazing future potential. Call anytime for more information.

GOLF COURSE, WATER & MTN VIEWS

208-5011 SPRINGS BOULEVARD

$1,129,000

Enjoy resort style living in Tsawwassen Springs latest quality concrete building complete w/ geothermal heating and cooling. This immaculate open concept 1622 sq. ft. inside corner unit w/ additional windows including screens offers amazing golf course, water and mountain views from large covered deck equipped w/gas hookup. Featuring 2 bedrooms, both w/full ensuites with heated floors, a powder room w/heated floor, plus a large walk-in closet off the master, a den large enough to be a 3rd bedroom and a spacious island kitchen with premium Sub Zero and Wolfe appliances complimented w/granite counter tops and hardwood floors. Also offers a generous sized in-unit storage room, enclosed private 222 X 18 double garage, classy onsite amenities and great proximity to all that Tsawwassen offers.

PERFORMANCE Real Estate Service

JUST LIS STED!

SOLD

33 Successful Years

The next move is yours...

CALL JOHN TODAY

604.250.8216

MLS R2533535 360º TOU UR

Re/Max Real Estate Services www.westcoastfarmsteads.com info@johnnielsen.ca 110-3540 West 41st Ave, Vancouver V6N 3E6

KELLY KE ELLY ALBUS

Brian Elsey PREC

Working to bring you home.

8323 Hudson Street

6742 Ladner Trunk Road • $1,149,000

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Rarely available! Welcome to this delightful and immaculate 3 bedroom rancher situated on a large 8577sqft corner lot complete with breathtaking views of Mt. Baker, the north shore mountains and farmland. This spacious and open layout is turn key ready with nothing left to do. Updates and features include, new engineered hardwood throughout, new paint, an entertainer’s kitchen complete with gas range and newer appliances, a bright and room master with walk in closet, updated electrical, plumbing and roof (2015), HW on demand, Euroline Windows and hardie siding. Outside you will find a stamped concrete driveway and a large patio that extends from the kitchen’s French doors, as well as a large and well appointed 15’x40’ detached shop for compressed air and wired for a welder.

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604-551-9396

778 386 1423 kelly@sutton.com realestatewithkelly.com

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4960 57A Street 248-5421 10th Ave 1715 Farell Cres 304-1369 56 St 406-4758 53 St 109-1706 56 St Ladner Tsawwassen Ladner Tsawwassen Tsawwassen Tsawwassen

NEW LISTING

$2,288,000 Duplex, completely renovated both up and down in 2010, including the roof, windows, exterior siding, hardwood floors throughout, bathrooms with under-floor heating, kitchens with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. Recent updates (2020) include new Washers& Dryers, new Dishwashers, plus new carpet in upper Living/Dining Rooms. Plenty of storage in the double garage and attached shed. Lovely well-maintained yard is fully fenced and private for your enjoyment. Conveniently located close to shopping, transit, and easy access to Airport. David Lloyd George & Churchill school catchment. Top floor tenanted,($2650,00/month). ***SHOWING BY APPOINTMENT WITH APPROPRIATE COVID–19 PROTOCOL IN PLACE ALL OFFERS PRESENTED MARCH 20 @ 5:00***

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

#206-558 C216-20211 Rochester Ave 66 Avenue Coquitlam Langley Call Brian or Harry for a FREE MARKET EVALUATION of your home!

#414-1359 56 Street

5078 Springs Blvd

RE/MAX PROGROUP - 5360 12TH AVE, DELTA, B.C. - 604.943.8080

AMEX BROADWAY WEST REALTY - SUITE 201-10055 W. BROADWAY - 604.738.8878

A52 The Delta Optimist March 18, 2021

Todd Jackson, B.A.

Personal Real Estate Corpora�on

Amy Lambert Richard Lowe, RIBC Realtor

Personal Real Estate Corpora�on

Mike Van Straaten Realtor

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

4245 41B Street, Ladner $6,800,000

5745 Ferguson Court, Tsawwassen $1,499,000

Lucra�ve 20 acre prime Blueberry Farm. Laser Levelled fields with city water. Offering 3 mature varie�es including Duke, Reka, and Hardy Blue. Featuring a huge detached shop, circa 1906 Heritage Barn and 2 completely separate residents on different streets! Spacious 2429 SF 4 bedroom and 3 bath country home. Or the 2980 sf Cra%sman 2 storey 4 bedroom master on main with beau�ful open concept layout. This home also features an addi�onal detached coach house and garage.

Custom quality designed rancher. 2 bed and 3 bathrooms.

9,149 SF lot. Quiet cul-de-sac lot with private golf course views! A well-maintained home. Fantas�c floor plan with vaulted ceilings and a 15’ Squamish stone wall, spacious formal living and dining area with heatalator gas f/p.

Offering a 300 SF unfinished basement ideal for workshop or storage and a#ached greenhouse

#46-5510 Admiral Way, Ladner #515-5055 Springs Blvd Tsaw $1,188,000 $1,098,000

Sought a%er 4 bedroom and 4 bathroom home in Polygons Charterhouse at Hampton Cove.

Not your typical unit, a luxurious end unit home offering double garage PLUS 2 more outside spots, fetched yard and private oversized pa�o. With quality cra%smanship and tasteful finishing and plenty of added extras. Perfect home for the family located near Marina, golf course, trails and Neilson Grove School. Enjoy exclusive use to resort style ameni�es.

SOLD

Spectacular 3 bedroom and 2 bath Sub penthouse in pres�gious Tsawwassen Springs. A 1600+ Sf home loaded with bells and whistles. Enjoy your evenings on a huge sunny southern exposed heated entertainment sized deck with Panoramic Views. Includes 2 parking Spots. You won’t be disappointed!

SOLD

#208-4745 54A Street #124-5535 Admiral Way Ladner Ladner

SOLD 5137 Calvert Drive Ladner

#203-1319 Mar�n Street South Surrey $609,000

Rare 1968 SF 3 bedroom 3 bathroom condo in The Cedars. 55+ building. No Rentals, Pets allowed. 2 parking, 2 lockers and 3 decks. Walk to beach and bou�que shops and ameni�es. ORIGINALLY a 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom condos combined by original developer. Maintenance Fee buy down available.

310 Tsawwassen Beach Rd 4880 48th Avenue, Ladner $1,259,000 Tsaw $2,199,000 UNPARALLED VIEW & WATERFRONT! Resort living all year round! Ideal loca�on to build an exci�ng new home for your family. Zoned RS1 with an approx. buildable of 5,000 sq. %. + garage. Lot size 13, 51 sq. %. Private Road- access by appt.

Super cute rancher with stairs to beach & parking-ideal to rent un�l build.

SOLD 4953 Mariner Place Ladner

OLD & QUAINT-BUT UP-TO-DATE. Lovingly restored Victorian home.

1500 sq. %. home on a 52’ X 132’ lot. Long list of improvements incl. furnace, hot water tank, kitchen, gas fireplace, appliances & more.

SOLD

SOLD

#306-4745 54A Street #A201-4811 53rd Street Ladner Ladner

March 18, 2021 The Delta Optimist A53

Todd Jackson, B.A.

Personal Real Estate Corpora�on

Amy Lambert Richard Lowe, RIBC Realtor

Personal Real Estate Corpora�on

5179 Winskill Drive, Tsaw $2,800,000

KING-size family home. First �me to the market.

A recently built family retreat in a peaceful area, huge west exposed lot viewing onto a park. Walking distance to Cliff Drive School.

2-Bedroom suite. A harvest of features. It doesn’t get any be#er.

Mike Van Straaten Realtor

#204-4743 River Road West Ladner $599,000

Welcome to Riverwest! A well maintained unit and complex offering gorgeous RIVER and MARINA views. Spacious and bright 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom plan with 9 foot ceilings and updated kitchen. Great ameni�es, secure parking and oversized storage.

4646 54A Street, Ladner $1,549,000

Over 3300 SF 5 bedroom and 5 bathroom execu�ve 2 level situated on a prime 8052 SF fully fenced West Ladner lot with large pa�o and gas BBQ line. Perfect for the family to grow!

Offering 9 ‘ ceilings on main, 2 gas f/p and plenty of parking that can also accommodate an RV/boat. Spacious plan with room for extended family or nanny and home office. Kids will love the 2nd set of stairs right to the family room.

SOLD 5617 45th Street, Ladner $1,088,000

Nothing to do but move in! Fantas�c three or four bedroom back split with extensive updates including Maple Kitchen with �le backslash SS appliances, main and powder baths, concrete driveway and walkways, HE furnace, ligh�ng, paint flooring and more. Features a spacious living room and separate dining area and family room that opens to a private yard. A perfect family home located close to transit and ameni�es.

SOLD

5642 Grove Avenue, Ladner #111-5011 Springs Boulevard 5085 Dennison Drive, Tsaw $4,299,000 $1,450,000 Tsaw $699,000 Development opportunity near 1 acre (41774 sf) lot fron�ng 2 roads. Adjacent to mul�family development. Walk to Hawthorne school and park. Five bedroom two bath 2600 $.² to level basement home.

SOLD

5239 Brigan�ne Road 5126 Westminster Ave Ladner Ladner

SOLD 4908 56th Street Ladner

TSAWWASSEN SPRINGS – 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1010 sq. $. Ground Floor unit in concrete building with commanding views of the Golf Course & Mountains.

Mulit-Season resort & retreat with covered deck, gas fireplace, secured parking & ameni�es at your doorstep.

Flexible dates -Move-in ready!

SOLD 5148 Winskill Drive Tsaw

Room for mul�-genera�ons! A lot of livability in this 3000 sq.$. walkour rancher. Bright & cheery with 5 bedrooms. Beau�ful private lot of nearly 8000 sq.$. Plenty of parking plus room for u�lity vehicle. Prime loca�on in quiet area on low traffic street.

SOLD #33-4756 62nd Street Ladner

SOLD 4908 56th Street Ladner

A54 The Delta Optimist March 18, 2021

Jennifer McIver 778-788-5078

Leanne Lionello 604-209-5294

j e n n i f e r @ j e n n i f e r m c i v e r. c o m | w w w. j e n n i f e r a n d l e a n n e . c o m | l e a n n e @ l e a n n e l i o n e l l o . c o m

JUST LISTED

Ste. 320 - 13918 72 Avenue, Surrey $548,900 SUNNY SE CORNER PENTHOUSE 2 BED + LOFT | 2 BATH | 1405 SQ FT

SOLD

5119 Central Avenue $1,198,998

A TRULY LOVELY RANCHER IN GREAT LOCATION! 3 BDRM | 2 BATH | 1921 SQ FT | 5339 SQ FT LOT

JUST SOLD

SOLD

987 Walalee Drive Tsawwassen

JUST LISTED

Marketed by Royal LePage Regency

4950 Cedar Springs Drive Tsawwassen

Ste. 312 - 5099 Springs Boulevard $878,000

TSAWWASSEN SPRINGS SW GOLF COURSE VIEW SUITE 2 BED | 2 BATH | 2 PKG | 1264 SQ FT

SOLD

Marketed by RE/MAX Westcoast

5106 Cedar Springs Drive Tsawwassen

SOLD

5052 Cedar Springs Drive Tsawwassen

Marketed by Pacific Evergreen

5207 Laurel Drive Ladner

R E / M A X P R O G R O U P R E A LT Y | 5 3 6 0 1 2 AV E N U E , D E LTA , B C . V 4 M 2 B 3 | O F F I C E : 6 0 4 . 9 4 3 . 8 0 8 0 | E A C H O F F I C E I N D E P E N D E N T LY O W N E D A N D O P E R AT E D

Eugene Knoedler PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATIO ON SERVICE AND RESULTS YOU DESERV VE CELL 604.219.3177 | DELTAREALESTATE.N ET

Eugene@eugenek.ca

Progroup Realty

NEW LISTING

Medallion Club represents the top 10% of Greater Vancouver Realtors based on MLS sales.

$3,188,000

$1,139,000

NEW LISTING

$1,499,999

THINKING OF SELLING? Seller’s Alert!

#204-5011 Springs Blvd

Gorgeous south facing 1632 sq ft 2 bedroom/den + 3 bathroom in concrete 1086 Pacific Court building private double garage. Enjoy Traditional meets Modern Elegance! Stunning all that Tsawwassen Springs has to offer! property located one of Tsawwassen’s premier streets “Pacific Court in The Village”. Situated in a NEW LISTING $1,548,000

Cul de sac on over 1/3 acre of manicured gardens, large sunny deck area by the pool, hot tub, separate out building with grand steam room, fire pit and lounge area. This traditional 4 bedroom/3 Bathroom family home was renovated extensively to meet today’s discerning buyer’s standards.

Completed in 2019, with over $1million spent, this home must be seen to appreciate.

714 Curnew Street

Located on a quiet street in desirable “West End” in New Westminster, this custom built 2600 sq ft 5 bed/3 bath home is across the street from Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary School and 10 minute walk to Skytrain.

River and Mountain views to the East, Radiant heat throughout, spacious master bedroom and ensuite, double car garage with lane access. Call now for private viewing.

582 English Bluff Road

English Bluff Rd Residence - 2900sqft 6 bdrm/3 bthrm completely renovated home. New Kitchen, Bathrooms, paint, appliances, and flooring. This home is a keeper. Lots of natural light. 6 bedrooms, huge recreation room, and open concept kitchen - perfect for entertaining.

Large 11,402 sq ft lot.

• I have a qualified Buyer looking for western bluff or Beach view property, Seller can stay for up to 2 years • I have qualified Buyers looking for Beach Grove and Upper Tsawwassen Homes • I have a qualified Buyer looking for a townhome in Monterra.

RE/MAX Progroup Realty | 5360 12th Avenue, Delta, BC V4M 2B3 | Office 604.943.8080 | Eugene@eugenek.ca | deltarealestate.net

March 18, 2021 The Delta Optimist A55

info@colleenalmrud.com www.colleenalmrud.com

Personall Reall Estate Corporation

778.688.5972

RE/MAX Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave, Delta, BC

TOP 10% OF GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS® 864 Pacific Drive, Tsawwassen MLS# R2540381 $2,688,000 ING T S LI W E N

307-1350 View Cres, Tsawwassen MLS# R2546425 $639,000 ING T S LI W E N

Fully renovated West facing, ground floor corner unit in The Classic. This stylish 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom features over 1397 sqft of open concept with living with a 545 sqft wrap around deck.

Videos and floor plans available at www.colleenalmrud.com

Brand new ultra luxury 5 bedroom, 5 bathrooms home located on one of Tsawwassen’s most prestigious streets offers 3589 sqft living plus an unfinished 2,017 sqft basement. Elegance & sophistication.

Videos and floor plans available at www.colleenalmrud.com

based on realtors sales for 2015-2018

5453 7th Ave, Tsawwassen $1,388,000 D OL S T JUS

Fabulous 4 bedroom and den home with a pool! Reclaimed hardwood flooring, open concept living with vaulted ceilings, Viking appliances, situated on a large 8500+ sqft lot on a quiet dead-end street. This one won’t last!

Videos and floor plans available at www.colleenalmrud.com When one of your biggest investments is being purchased and/ or sold, the key factor in the outcome is always within the strategy.

Thinking of Selling? Let’s decide together if this market is for you & come up with a tailored marketing plan to get your home SOLD for top dollar in the current market!

216 5011 Springs Blvd, Tsawwassen $439,999

5534 44 Avenue, Delta $1,149,000

SOLD

Farmland Views, space for the entire family PLUS all of the toys & more! Welcome home to this lovely turn-key 4 bed/2 bath 2248 sq ft home w/ a 1 bedroom in-law suite w/ seperate entry. If you like “light & bright,” this is the home for you! Fresh paint throughout, south facing yard backing onto the gorgeous farmlands of Ladner. Upper level features 1423 sq ft, 3 bed + 1 bath, wood burning fireplace, plus a bonus 19x20 solarium w/ cozy fire to enjoy coffees/beverages year round. Step out to your 19x20 deck and take in the farmland views to the south. Bonus 26.5”x26.5” SHOP ft a 14ft & a 8ft door, in floor heating, 12ft ceiling and speakers both inside and out. 1 car single 11’2x23’0 garage plus an abundance of driveway parking perfect for those trailers/boats!

2 - 4887 Central Avenue $859,000

SOLD

12 - 7111 Lynnwood Dr, Richmond $499,000

SOLD

OVER ASKING in Multiple Offers

4470 Hutcherson Ln, Delta $1,074,500

SOLD

OVER ASKING in Multiple Offers

Resort style living in one of the most desirable enclaves, Tsawwassen Springs! Welcome home to this large 1 bedroom +den/ flex space. corner unit. CONCRETE construction in a well run strata built by Talisman Homes. Enjoy over 628 square feet of open concept/functional living with white shaker cabinetry, highend finishing’s, granite counters & s/s appliances. Luxurious, bright & cozy living w/ bright windows & a spacious living/dining area. Bedroom features double doors, an abundance of closet space & cheater en-suite. Geoexchange heating,AC,HW, along with solar panels to offset electricity costs. Live in the centre of this upscale golf resort living in an intimate & serene lush setting.. yet minutes away to the HWY/mall/shops and downtown Tsawwassen! Great rental opportunity for investors!

4484 52a St, Delta $1,199,000

SOLD

OVER ASKING in Multiple Offers

4683 47A Street, Delta $1,075,000

SOLD

NEW LISTING

SOLD

OVER ASKING in Multiple Offers

410 5518 14 Avenue, Delta $497,000

OVER ASKING in Multiple Offers

Welcome home to your own private oasis at the desirable Windsor Woods in Tsawwassen. This beautiful 1 bed, 1 bath PENTHOUSE offers a spacious layout of 717 sq ft with 15 Ft vaulted ceilings, open concept living space and beautiful hardwood floors throughout. This bright and sunny home boasts a cozy gas fireplace, large master bedroom with a spacious walk-through closet, generous ensuite, and in suite laundry. Don’t miss out on the stunning view of the Lagoon from the balcony made for entertaining. Building offers great amenities such as Gym, Hot tub, bike room, Electric car plug in, 1 parking stall and 1 storage locker. Call today for an apt.

First time Buyers & Investors! HERE is your opportunity to own a detached home w/ 1-2 bedroom mortgage helper/in-law potential! Bring your design ideas to envision the full potential of this well maintained 2078 sq ft home! This property is a dream for the family w/ all of the toys, gardeners & sun lovers! Featuring a manicured west facing 6000 sq ft yard and 4 bedrooms/2.5 bathrooms. This is the PERFECT floorplan for growing families or those requiring ample living space to comfortably house in laws & entertain guests! Single attached garage/workshop, large side yard to park your boat/RV/camper! Located in a quiet neighborhoord. Roof, furnace, hw tank, washer/dryer betwen 1-6 years old! Quick access to both the elementary/highschool as well as Tsawwassen Commons and the highway!

38 - 4716 Orca Way, Tsawwassen

106 - 1922 West 7 Ave, Vancouver $999,000

118-4690 Hawk Lane, Tsawwassen $435,000

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

5250 Maple Crescent, Delta $1,149,000

SOLD

OVER ASKING in Multiple Offers

5478 44 Avenue $1,249,000

SOLD

OVER ASKING in Multiple Offers

Strata Lot 1 %40 Boardwalk $829,900

SOLD

4458 52a Street, Delta $985,000

SOLD 219-1792 Starling Drive $589,900

SOLD

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the heart of our business is people.

sold

sold

VANCOUVER 213 - 672 W. 6TH AVENUE

TSAWWASSEN 5324 6TH AVENUE

2 Bed | 2 Bath | 1002 ft2

4 Bed | 3 Bath | 2293 ft2

$925,000

$1,299,000

sold

LADNER 79 - 5510 ADMIRAL WAY

sold

4 Bed | 4 Bath | 1851 ft 2 3 level executive townhome in Polygon’s prestigious Charterhouse Development. Amazing amenities & a short to walk Ladner Village.

LADNER 229 - 5535 ADMIRAL WAY

Tsawwassen -SOUTHLANDS 11 - 6429 market avenue

$998,800

2 Bed | 2 Bath | 1099 ft2

$678,000

4 Bed | 3 Bath | 1850 ft2

sold

sold

sold

sold

$929,900

TSAWWASSEN 1362 FARRELL AVENUE

LADNER 305 - 6251 River road

tsawwassen 110-Pererine south

3 Bed | 2 Bath | 1674 ft 2

Tsawwassen -SOUTHLANDS 6443 HAMMERMILL AVENUE

2 Bed | 2 Bath | 1007 ft 2

$1,289,000

1 Bed | 1 Bath | 533 ft2

4 Bed | 3 Bath | 2158 ft2

$675,000

$379,900

$1,459,900

THE HEART OF OUR BUSINESS IS PEOPLE WITH SERVICE DEEPLY ROOTED IN THE COMMUNITY,

Becir Real Estate and the Delta Hockey Academy are a partnership focused on delivering consistent, high level results while we continue to build relationships and help local families. brad: 604-779-6764

frank: 604-862-5731

becirrealestate.com

Regency Realty Ltd.

Independently Owned & Operated

1333 56 Street, Delta

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Top 10% in SALES of ALL GREATER VANCOUVER for 34 YEARS #1 at ROYAL LEPAGE REGENCY Rlty for 9 YEARS 50 YEARS OF COMBINED EXPERIENCE SELLING SOUTH DELTA!

Johanna 604-719-7345

Bonnie

Stefan B.B.A. 604-767-4038

Medallion Club 29 Years

jjgeffke@dccnet.com • www.geffketeam.com

Licensed Assistant Translator in Cantonese & Mandarin

Medallion Club 9 Years

NEW LISTING!

EXTENSIVE RENOVATIONS!

$1,399,000

PICTURESQUE VIEWS OF MOUNT BAKER! 1242 PACIFIC DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN

A SHOW HOME IN EXCLUSIVE STAHAKEN! 2,573 SQ.FT. OF EXCEPTIONAL INTERIOR DESIGN! FEATURING 3 BDRMS, MASTER ON MAIN, 2.5 BATHS, LOFT-STYLE 2ND FLOOR WITH BEAUTIFUL OPEN STUDY FEATURING HIGH QUALITY BUILT-INS! IN A CLASS BY ITSELF! VIRTUAL TOUR! GOLF COURSE & MOUNTAIN VIEWS! $1,699,888 2 BDRMS & DEN! REDUCED TO $543,000 NEW LISTING! $1,359,000

EXCLUSIVE PANORAMA RIDGE 5711 CLARK DRIVE, N. DELTA

STUNNING CUSTOM SUITE! WELL MAINTAINED BUILDING! #207 - 5055 SPRINGS BLVD TSAWWASSEN #207 - 1140 55TH STREET TSAWWASSEN THE LARGEST (2,483 sq.ft.) 1-LEVEL, CUSTOM SUITE IN

PARK-LIKE 23,000 SQ.FT. LOT. 2-LEVEL 4 BDRM / 2 KITCHEN HOME, 2,284 SQ.FT. MLS# 2545486 NEW LISTING!

$1,198,000

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#213-6505 3RD AVE, TSAW NEW LISTING!

$2,325,000

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3104 204 STREET, LANGLEY

1,390 SQ.FT., OPEN LAYOUT MLS# R2534294

TSAWWASSEN SPRINGS! LUXURY LIVING! MASSIVE LIVING ROOM, 3 BDRMS, 3 BATHS,2 DECKS, CONCRETE BUILDING. 3 PARKING STALLS! 1 OF A KIND! MLS# R2544415

NEW LISTING!

$1,450,000

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5740 GOLDENROD CRES, TSAW

20,323 SQ.FT. PARKLIKE LOT! $1,549,000

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1406 BEACH GROVE ROAD

$1,478,000

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4887 DOGWOOD PL, TSAW

$2,489,000

2,722 SQ.FT. RANCHER! $1,179,000

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$1,759,000

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READY TO SELL YOUR HOME? SO ARE WE! GIVE US A CALL! 604-767-4038 (We speak German, Finnish, CALL US FOR A FREE MARKET EVALUATION! Cantonese & Mandarin)

REGENCY REALTY

1333 - 56th St, Tsawwassen (next to Starbucks)

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DeanBauck, Real Estate Consultant

I’ll Work For You!

Personal Real Estate Corporation

www.deanbauck.com www.deanbauck.com e dbauck@deanbauck.com p 604.603.8538

New Listing

1333 56 th Street, Delta, BC V4L 2A6

$1,300,000

Regency Realty Ltd Independently Owned and Operated Broker

Independently Owned and Operated Broker

New Listing

$3,000,000

New Listing

$1,250,000

845 56 Street

865 56 Street

881 56 Street

Tsawwassen – cute as a button 3 bedroom rancher with beautiful outdoor living space. 1373 sf home on a huge 8543 sf lot. Close and easy access to buses, schools, shops and Winskill Park. Great underlying land value on this potential future multi-family development site!

Winskill Park area – huge 19755 square foot lot provides great underlying land value on this potential future multifamily development site! Comfortable 3 bedroom family ranch home with lots of character is ready for the next family to call it home! Close to schools, shops, transit, and popular Winskill Park.

Tsawwassen - 4-bedroom mid century rancher on a spacious lot close to Winskill Park and town center. 1353 home is sited on an 8132 sf lot with room to spread your toys. Close walk to everything including transpo, shops & schools! Great underlying land value on this potential future multi-family development site!

Call Dean 604.603.8538

Call Dean 604.603.8538

Call Dean 604.603.8538

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$1,690,000

4433 64th Street Sparkling as new home 2 years old, 3302 sf – quality built by WR Contracting! Superb open great room plan with lots of space and light. 4 spacious bedrooms plus den & 4 full baths. Deluxe finishing!

Huge 52' x 150' lot with sunny west rear yard.

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2600 sq.ft., 2 storey 5 bedrooms. Live in or rent, as you plan your new dream home.

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#407 - 1166 54A Street, Tsawwassen One of the Best PENTHOUSES in the BRIO located in the heart of Tsawwassen. Open concept 2 bedroom unit with large 344 sq ft patio deck with mountain views. Featuring stainless steel kitchen appliances, quartz counters, soft close cabinets, large laundry room with additional storage, gorgeous hardwood flooring. Patio is accessible from living room and second bedroom. Abundance of natural lighting with floor/ceiling windows throughout. Additional storage locker. Easy walking distance to shopping, restaurants, services and rec facilities. Call for private showing.

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MARSHALL, Reece K. February 21, 1985−March 21, 2002 Reece Kendrick Marshall Always with us, and missed by Mum, Dad, family, and friends.

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In his younger years, Ted played football and rugby with the Meraloma Club and UBC, and in his older years golf, at Beach Grove golf club.

Ted is survived by his wife Bobby, his children Sara (Hugh) and Paul (Lyn) and his grandchildren Ella, Brett, Nico and Dylan, sister Anne (Terry) and sister-in-law Enid and her family.

MILAT, Jennifer Elaine (nee; BAISI) Jennifer aged 46 years, passed into the arms of our Lord March 14, 2021. Beloved daughter of Doriano and Patricia Baisi. Loved by sisters Cynthia M. (Dennis) Holborn and Annette R. Baisi. A favorite aunt to Samantha Holborn, Spencer Holborn, Joshua Baisi, and Isabelle Baisi. Granddaughter of Elio Baisi and niece of Giuseppe (Patricia) Baisi.

Cherished, beloved friend of Donald Holborn. She will also be missed by many other family and friends.

Pre-deceased by her grandmothers, Evelyn M. Wayne and Ilia A. Baisi and grandfather Ted Wayne.

Teddy you are treasured in our memories forever.

Online condolences may be left at www.deltafuneral.ca whom have been entrusted with the arrangements.

Delta Funeral Home 604-946-6040

Jennifer enjoyed square dancing and Girl Guides as a youth.

As an adult she enjoyed showing Papillon dogs with her mother and friends; Kay Reid and Marjorie Stroud. She was a member of the CKC up until recently. A small private funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 at 11:00am.

Link for live streaming may be found at; https://www.arbormemorial.ca/en/delta/obituaries /milat-jennifer-elaine/63597 for those who wish to attend virtually.

A Celebration of life will be held at a later date, once we can gather again. Condolences may be sent to the home of Doriano and Patricia or to the Delta Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be posted www.deltafuneral.ca whom have been entrusted with the arrangements.

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BEST, Eleanor Ruth With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Eleanor Ruth Best, on February 18, 2021. She was our loving and devoted mother, and a delightful friend to all whose lives she touched.

Eleanor passed away in her sleep at Delta View Campus of Care in her 88th year, after enduring steadily declining health over the past several months. We’re deeply grateful for the loving, compassionate care the amazing staff of the Forest Grove unit provided to our dear mother and to all the administrative staff who treated Mum and us with such kindness and respect.

Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba to a United Church Missionary Doctor (T. Harry Williams) and his wife (Katherine McKellar), Eleanor and her beloved older sister Anne lived an incredibly interesting life, spending their early childhood in Chengdu, China and crossing the Ocean during WWII, avoiding German U-Boats. Eleanor’s adventures continued as she and her first husband (our beloved father, Derek) settled in the remote valley of Bella Coola, where they taught school and raised four children, taking time out to both get their Masters degrees.

After the tragic death of Derek, Eleanor started over again in North Vancouver, teaching college and eventually heading the Retail Merchandising Program. Eleanor met her second husband (our loving stepfather), Marc Doucet while filling in for a friend at Grouse Mountain, where Marc was the Chef. They fell in love, and spent the next 44 years together enjoying their many shared interests including cruises and travel around Europe, the British Isles, the Caribbean, Hawaii and Alaska.

METHVEN, Mildred Leona Mae (Lea) February 16, 1930 - March 10, 2021 Born in Brandon M.B., Called to her eternal home with her family by her side. Married to Andrew, the love of her life in 1951. They enjoyed 69 1/2 years of marriage raising 4 children in Tsawwassen: Catherine (Tony) Van Beek, John (Wendy), Karyn, Christopher (Lisa). Lea leaves behind a legacy of 6 Grandchildren and 5 great Grandchildren, affectionately known to them as “Nanny”.

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Spent 34 years in Tsawwassen, was a Charter Member of South Delta Baptist Church before moving to New Westminster and becoming an active member of Trinity Baptist Church - Vancouver.

She had a quiet and kind disposition and loved by many. She will be missed but is now in the presence of her Lord forever.

A private family service will be held.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Union Gospel Mission, appreciated. (ugm.ca)

We’ve been so lucky to have had a mother like Mum - always in our corner, taking time to listen and give thoughtful advice, able to comfort and care for us and all with her beautiful smile, engaging humour and loving warmth. Her grandchildren will cherish their memories of her love, patience, playfulness, creativity and support for all their pursuits. Eleanor impressed all who knew her as charming, beautiful, talented, compassionate and exceptionally accomplished.

Eleanor is survived by her daughters; Ali (Roger) Holt, Kitty (Dave) McLeod and Angela (Randy) MacKenzie, her grandchildren; Jessica (Tom) Best, Holly (George Dean) McLeod, Derek (Amelia Levesque) MacKenzie, Lauren (Max D’Albiac) MacKenzie, Alec McLeod, and her great grandchildren; Novella MacKenzie and Lucas Best and her many beloved nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband Derek Best, her son Richard Best, and second husband Marc Doucet.

Information regarding Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be provided at a later date.

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A62 The Delta Optimist March 18, 2021 REMEMBRANCES OBITUARIES

FORTUNE, Shirley D. June 10, 1938 − February 10, 2021

McCARTHY, Brian “Bubba” June 1950 - February 2021

Shirley Doris Fortune (Hansen), 82, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2021. She is now home with her Lord and Savior.

Shirley was born June 10, 1938, in Ladysmith, BC. She graduated high school in Port Alberni, BC. Upon completion of high school Shirley began travelling with two friends. The three girls became lifelong friends for over 65 years. This is where Shirley’s love of travel began.

Shirley was an active member of the Tsawwassen Alliance Church. Shirley was always planning and organizing events for the senior’s group "Young @ Heart".

Shirley was very devoted to her faith and her family.

She divided her time between two grandchildren in Aldergrove, BC and two grandchildren in Dallas, Texas.

Shirley is survived by her son, David (Geetha Ram); grandchildren, Nicholas and Maya; her daughter, Karen (Allan); grandchildren, Noah and Tyson; and her son, Larry (Elviera).

A life well−lived is a precious gift!

A memorial and celebration of life will be held for Shirley when all is safe to gather again.

Condolences may be sent to www.hendersonslangleyfunerals.com

It is with great sadness that the family of Brian “Bubba” McCarthy announces his passing on February 27, 2021 at the age of 70. Brian will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 51 years, Jaqueline McCarthy (nee Thomson), children Sean, Patrick (Jen), and Dana; grandchildren Brian, Kyle (Shelby), Josh (Faith), Megan, Lauryn, Ryan and Savannah; great grandchildren Gemma and Julia; siblings Colin (Christine), Dorothy, and Glenys (Noel); and his extended family in Canada and in Wales. He was predeceased by his parents Samuel and Glenys McCarthy, and brothers John, Derek, and Dennis.

KYNASTON, Leslie (Les) Bertram July 4, 1939 − March 9, 2021 Our treasure and love has had to leave us. Leaving behind his loving wife of 58 years, Joan; daughters, Jill (Danny), Nancy (Craig), and Katie; grandchildren, Clinton (Vanessa), Brett (Katherine), Brooklyn, Abby (Kaedin), Jordan, Tia, and Nathan; brother, Dennis; brother−in−law, Dave; many nieces, nephews and loving friends.

Les’s biggest joy was his family, especially his grandchildren who would put a smile on his face at every given moment. He enjoyed watching and playing all sports, from fishing to golfing. He was always active, walking and biking constantly, and worked on his vegetable and flower garden endlessly. Les was often known for sharing his fruits and vegetables amongst family and friends.

He also helped any family member or friend when they needed anything at all, without even having to ask.

Les enjoyed playing fast−pitch in Ladner for many years. He coached the youth of Ladner in fastball and baseball for 39 years so they could enjoy the sport and most importantly have fun.

Les was a gentle man, who lived his life having his needs met and his wants were few. He lived with ALS for three years with dignity. Thank you to all family and friends for the wonderful support we have received with Les’s passing.

Thank you for the wonderful care from Dr. Vipler, the ALS team, the ALS Society of BC, and the Fraser Health members.

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Brian was born in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, where he spent his youth. Prior to meeting his wife, Brian sailed the world in the merchant navy and was aboard the Queen Elizabeth II for its inaugural launch. In 1970, he and Jacqui married and just one year later in 1971, he made the leap to leave Wales and to start a new life in Canada, with Jacqui and their first born. Once settled in Canada, he began his career in the glazing business eventually opening his own glass shop on Delta Street in old Ladner. Together, he and Jacquie successfully owned and operated South Delta Glass for 35 years from 1980 until Brian retired in 2015.

Brian was most at home when enjoying his time with family and friends and especially at the cabin in Lac La Hache where he soaked up the simple life pleasures of fishing on a warm, sunny day, puttering about fixing snowmobiles, the boat, and ATVs, and making sure the lake was a happy place for all - watersports and campfires in the summer and snowmobiling and skiing in the winter. He loved the occasional game of golf, either playing or watching, particularly if it meant a good time with others and he loved and hated the Canucks! Either way, the Canucks were a hot topic for conversation.

He always valued catching up with others, whether at the local pub over a game of darts savouring a pint or two, or over the phone. More recently, he cherished the camaraderie he developed with his friends at Pat Quinn’s. Brian was known for his smooth Welsh singing voice, cheeky smile, hearty laughter, easy friendship and conversation, and he sure loved a good joke. Bub will be missed.

Thank you to the Fraser Health Home Care team for the kindness and care they showed Brian and his family these past few months, and to everyone who tried their best to reach out to him during these challenging times to pass on their care and concern. At this time, no service is planned, but please raise a pint as he would for you. Those who so desire, may make memorial donations in the name of Brian McCarthy to the Canadian Red Cross.

Online condolences messages may be left at www.deltafuneral.ca whom have been entrusted with the arrangements.

KULHANIAN, Lesley M. February 6, 1927 − February 16, 2021 It is with sadness that the death of Lesley Kulhanian is announced. Lesley was a fun−loving person with a great sense of humour, whose cup was never half full but always full to the brim. Lesley was very athletic and excelled in track and field events. She was the school champion in her respective age group for five consecutive years. She was also a very good badminton player and won several trophies in this sport. In her senior years, she was a school prefect and house captain. By age sixteen Lesley had passed both the Junior and Senior Cambridge Examinations and received her certificates from the University of Cambridge in England.

Lesley started her career in her late teens working for the General Manager for the East and Far East of Thos. Cook & Sons Ltd. in Bombay, India; a position she held for almost ten years till she and her mother and her older sister, Kathy, decided to relocate to London, England, after the death of her father. In London, she worked as an assistant to the Secretary for the Association of British Travel Agents for a few years before her family decided to immigrate to Montreal, Canada. Lesley worked for the Director of Sales at the Windsor Hotel for a year and then with Anglin Norcross for a year and, finally, with KIM Royal Dutch Airlines, working in Public Relations & Customer Services at Dorval Airport.

With her pass privileges Lesley travelled extensively and after nine years decided to join the Canadian Diplomatic Service (as it was known then) to experience living in foreign countries as opposed to being a tourist. Lesley enjoyed her postings in Japan, Thailand, the Philippines and Poland, where she was a Personal Assistant to the resident Canadian Ambassadors.

Lesley and her sister, Kathy, travelled extensively enjoying coach tours and cruises. She was devastated when she lost her sister to cancer in 2001, leaving her the sole survivor of this small and very close−knit family. Nevertheless, Lesley kept busy participating in the various dance classes offered at the Seniors Centres in Ladner and Tsawwassen. She was a member of the Delta Borderers Scottish Dance Group and the Old Time British Sequence Dance Club. Lesley was also a volunteer with the Wheelchair Dance Program. This team was asked to perform at various venues during the 2010 Olympics. Lesley loved to travel and visit new destinations, but dancing was her life and something she had indulged in over the years since she was four years old. When asked about her life, Lesley would always reply that hers was a very full and contented life and that she had no regrets whatsoever. Lesley was extremely grateful to her Maker for her lifetime of excellent health which enabled her to participate and enjoy whatever life had to offer.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICE TAKE NOTICE THAT Atlas Roofing Corporation of Canada (“Atlas Roofing”) of 971 Derwent Way, Delta, BC, V3M 5R4 applies to the Metro Vancouver Regional District (“Metro Vancouver”) pursuant to the Greater Vancouver Regional District Air Quality Management Bylaw 1082, 2008 for a new Permit.

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MOORE, Raymond September 5, 1928 - March 6, 2021 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ray. He leaves behind three daughters, Susan, Judy and Paula, son John, three grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.

Ray was born in Lowestoft, England. He settled in Tsawwassen in 1961 with his wife Marie, and worked for B.C. Ferries for 30 years. He will be dearly remembered for his strength, determination, and work ethic. He was selfless and would do anything for anyone, asking for nothing in return.

Dearly missed, always loved.

No service by request.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to one of the charities Ray supported; Union Gospel Mission, Covenant House Vancouver, and the Red Cross.

WALLACE, Brent Eugene It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Brent Eugene Wallace, of Tsawwassen, BC, on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at the age of 64.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Gillian of 15 years; Mother, Evelyn; Father, Eugene (predeceased); Children, Joe (Deanna), Mechelle and Michael.

Grandchildren; Autumn, Jaxon and Mikayla. Sister Lori (George), Brothers, Dan (Kirsten), Dave (Shona) and nieces Jordin, Kylie, Shonly, Emma, Grace, Shaely and nephews David, Sam and Jack.

Brent will forever be remembered as a devoted loving husband, son, brother, father and grandfather. He was a craftsman that could build or fix almost anything to an exacting standard, and was always available to help others. He loved to compete in sports - golf in particular. His other passion was his motorcycle and going on fun bike trips. He was a true gentleman, who always made time for people.

Brent was one of the really great guys, that we have sadly lost too soon.

There will be no service, until the COVID restrictions have been lifted.

COMMUNITY LOST

Augustine House is currently hiring Visitation Facilitators.

Duties include:

Welcoming and screening visitors for Covid-19, ensuring proper infectioncontrol measures are in place, and other related duties. Experience with the public and effective communication skills an asset.

Send resume to: info@augustinehouse.ca

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OFFICE/CLERICAL Graham Construction Senior Administrative Assistant Visit our website to view the full job posting and to apply. www.grahambuilds.com

RESTAURANT/ HOTEL Augustine House

Retirement Residence is hiring Kitchen Staff & Servers. Full-time and Part-time positions available. Send resume to info@augustinehouse.ca

• Decrease the maximum emission concentration of Pentane from 480 mg/m3 to 385 mg/m3 for emission source 01.

• Increase the maximum emission concentration of Pentane from 75 mg/m3 to 82 mg/m3 for emission source 03.

• Increase the maximum exhaust flow rate from 750 Sm3/min to 825 Sm3/min for emission source 03.

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The legal description of the land or premises where the plant, operation or source and treatment works are or will be located is Parcel Identifier: 006-114-270 LOT 64 DISTRICT LOTS 312 AND 351 GROUP 1 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 46759.

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A summary of the emission characteristics for the entire facility is as follows: a. b. c. d. e.

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Current 7 1650 2021-05-15 5 percent Natural gas N/A

Maximum total number of sources: Maximum annual operating hours: Expiry date: Maximum Opacity: Combustion processes – Primary fuel: Secondary fuel:

Requested 7 1650 2036-05-15 5 percent Natural gas N/A

The mass of material to be discharged, emitted or stored (per specific time period) is as follows:

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LOST: Cockatiel Please help bring Wilbert Home!

Wilbert the cockatiel went missing from Ferry Road at Frigate Road on Friday, March 5. Grey with yellow head and orange cheeks. Friendly, loves millet, seeds, crackers, rice, peas. Whistles and answers to "Wilbert, step−up".

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Atlas Roofing is requesting a new permit with term to May 15, 2036 and amendments of the authorized:

MORISAWA, Taeko December 11, 1936 − January 10, 2021 With great sadness, the family of Taeko Morisawa (nee Uematsu) wishes to convey the news of her peaceful passing in early January. Born in Tokyo, Japan, following her graduation from St. Luke’s College of Nursing, Taeko chose to spend most of her remarkable life in Canada, immersing herself in the beauty of the mountains and oceans around the Lower Mainland. Quietly observant, she left a strong impression on most people, whether as a determined, caring nurse at Peace Arch Hospital, Royal Columbian Hospital and Delta Hospital; long− time dedicated hospital auxiliary, thrift store and hospice volunteer; frequent world traveller; avid book reader, gardener and creative craftsperson; and vibrant hostess of multiple large and small gatherings. She was a fiercely loyal and supportive wife to her husband, David; mother to Naomi and Philip; and grandmother to Bobby, Mira, and Gemma. She will be missed by her many family members and friends in Japan and North America.

Thank you to all those who cared for her at Delta Hospital and Kin Village.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Taeko’s memory to the Alzheimer Society of British Columbia (https://alzheimer.ca/bc/en/take−action/donate/ donate−memory−honour).

The purpose of this application is to request authorization to continue discharging air contaminants from Atlas Roofing’s existing polyiso foam insulation manufacturing facility located at 971 Derwent Way, Delta, BC, V3M 5R4. Atlas Roofing is currently operating under permit GVA1060, which expires May 15, 2021.

GENERAL EMPLOYMENT

Millennium Pacific Greenhouses

ARE YOU THE NEXT MEMBER OF OUR FULL TIME LABOURER TEAM? Full time position will run now through sometime in April 2021 - April 2023.

Pay rate $14.60. Dayshift 40-45 hours per week and usually weekends.

Flexibility is a must.

Successful candidates: • Thrive in a fast paced cold and very humid environment such as cleaning, heat stand and power washing.

• Maintenance works, picking, pruning, loading of fruit onto a cart, packaging on hot house and other greenhouse operation.

• Must be able to stand or walk all day on a plastic liners and concrete.

• Must be able to perform moderately strenuous physical labour, packaging, grading line and cleaning.

• Must comply with the hygiene requirements from Food Safe and WorkSafe BC safety.

Address: 3752 Arthur Drive, Delta V4 3N2 email: con@millenniumpacific.com

This Notice is published pursuant to the Environmental Management Act, the Public Notification Regulation, and the Greater Vancouver Regional District Air Quality Management Bylaw 1082, 2008. A person who may be adversely affected by the granting or amending of the permit described in this notice may, within 30 days of its publication, notify Metro Vancouver’s District Director in writing stating how that person is affected. When making a decision on the permit or approval application, the District Director will consider the application, comments submitted and any responses provided by the applicant. Information collected during the comment period and the time following until a decision on the permit application has been made is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Your personal information and comment will be forwarded to the permit applicant for response to the District Director. By submitting a public comment, you consent to such disclosure.

Please note that submissions in response to this notice may be made available to the public as part of the public record, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Metro Vancouver Attention: Ray Robb, District Director 4730 Kingsway, Burnaby BC V5H 0C6 Phone: (604) 432-6200 Fax: (604) 436-6707 Email: AtlasRoofingComments@metrovancouver.org

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