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A message from Tsawwassen First Nation Chief Ken Baird Warning: The following article includes details of Canada’s Indian Residential School System. The National Indian Residential School Crisis Line (24hour, 7 days a week) is available to provide support for former students and those affected: 1-866925-4419.

CHIEF KEN BAIRD $% & + + &' # ( In June 2021 the federal government passed legislation to recognize Sept. 30, as a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, as a federal statutory holiday.

As Chief of Tsawwassen First Nation, I would like to take a moment to express my gratitude to the people at the Delta Optimist for acknowledging the importance of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and creating a space for our Nation to express what this day of reflection means to us.

Tsawwassen means “land facing the sea” in our language, "&+* )* &,!+* &,. Our land base is deeply connected to our identity.

For thousands of years,

Tsawwassen people travelled the rivers and lakes of coastal British Columbia, from Pitt Lake down to New Westminster, to the Tsawwassen and Point Roberts peninsula, following the outflow of the Fraser River into the Salish Sea and on to Galiano, Saltspring, Pender and Saturna islands.

Our ancestors were skilled hunters, feeding on fish, waterfowl, sea mammals, elk, deer, black bear and beaver.

Food was abundant and the Tsawwassen people traded and bartered with other Nations, and later, with settlers. Our people were connected to the trade and growth of this region from the beginning, and have continued that tradition into the 21st Century.

Colonization and the Indian Act disrupted our way of life. The Indian Act prohibited us from exercising our political and legal rights to govern our lands and ourselves, and restricted us from practicing our culture.

Our Nation pursued our treaty (which came into effect on April 3, 2009) to break away from the Indian Act, and to

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Tsawwassen First Nation Chief Ken Baird. bring decision-making back to the Tsawwassen people. Our treaty helped us to start correcting the injustices of colonization and the Indian Act, setting us on the path to reconciliation.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was one of the 94 recommendations in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s final report (released in 2015), and was finally implemented shortly after 215 unmarked graves were uncov-

ered by the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation, on the grounds of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School.

Nations across Turtle Island (North America) grieved for the children of the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation, as we also experienced the forceful removal of Tsawwassen children and their placement into Indian Residential Schools.

The repercussions of Residential Schools are

extensive and continue to affect us to this day through intergenerational traumas.

As Chief and on behalf of Executive Council, I encourage our neighbouring communities to participate in recognizing and commemorating the legacy of residential schools. This day can be one of education, quiet reflection and/or participation in a community event. We honour our stolen children, those who were lost and the survivors, our

families and our communities who continue to grieve. We are strong Tsawwassen People, and although the road to Truth and Reconciliation may be long, we are moving forward with hope and pride in our hearts.

I normally start out with thanking the creator for another beautiful day on mother earth, today I will close with it.

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* Delta names new parks director - page 4 * Op-ed - page 8 * Letters to the editor page 9 * Former Optimist owner celebrates 100th birthday - page 13 * Chamber Music Series returns to Delta - page 15 * Art show tribute to Emily Carr - page 15 * Make a Will Week - Pages 25-27 * Fire Prep Week - Pages 28-29 * Seniors Week - Pages 30-31 * Winter Car Care - Page 32 * High school field hockey - Page 33 * South Delta Rams football - Page 34

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A pair of Tsawwassen First Nation Members are the first-ever co-winners of the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen’s Community Peace Builder Award.

The award is presented annually to commemorate United Nations’ International Peace Day on Sept. 21. Nominations are brought forward by rotary members and the Interact Club at South Delta Secondary School. It is given to an individual, group or organization living, working or serving within the Tsawwassen community who is creating a culture for peace while combating racism, violence, discrimination, bullying corruption or any other issue.

Tanya Corbet is recognized for her work as a key liaison between TFN and the City of Delta.

As an elective executive councillor at TFN and a member of the Mayor’s Task Force on Diversity, Inclusion and AntiRacism, she has worked passionately to build bridges and

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Nathan Wilson and Tanya Corbet are the first-ever co-winners of Tsawwassen Rotary’s Community Peace Builder Award. create understanding among the residents of both communities. Corbet has also enhanced the two business communities as a board member with the Delta Chamber of Commerce.

Her grandparents are residential school survivors and she is proud her daughter is studying

education at UBC and will share her knowledge and experience as a TFN member as a teacher one day.

“This year has really been profound to know we are moving together forward on how we can learn and more importantly listen,” said Corbet. “We all have

stories, we all have backgrounds and we have experiences and the best thing we can do is sharing and listening to these stories moving together.”

Also honoured was Nathan Wilson for his work as Indigenous Cultural Enhancement Facilitator with the Delta School District.

In his position, Wilson is enabling a better understanding and appreciation of Indigenous history and cultural. His caring support of Indigenous students and staff have brought peace in difficult times and provided a bridge to both healing and learning.

The popular member of the local lacrosse community asked his wife and son to join him for the award presentation.

“I am of Musqueam descent and a proud member of TFN. I’m truly honoured to get this acknowledgement and I accept this award on behalf of all parts of my family,” said Wilson.

“Mostly the love and support I get from these two and the love and support I get from my work family. I love that I get this opportunity to share the Indigenous culture.”

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City manager Sean McGill said Gonzalez brings a broad range of experience with a keen eye for positive departmental development and service-focused operations to the City of Delta.

“She will be a great fit with our senior leadership team and council while putting the community at the forefront of everything we do,” said McGill. “I look forward to working closely with Carmen to continue moving our parks, recreation, and cultural services forward.”

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As we emerge from the pandemic, we are thrilled to have someone with the experience and strategic thinking attributes of Ms. Gonzalez to keep driving us forward in a service delivery area enjoyed by all of our residents.”

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Various Delta civic advisory committees got together last week to brainstorm and give their ideas on the future of Ladner Village.

Commenting on the Ladner Village Revitalization Project Draft Land Use Plan and Waterfront Concept, a joint meeting was held that included the Climate Action and Community Livability Advisory Committee, Mobility and Accessibility Committee and Heritage Advisory Committee.

A separate joint meeting was also held involving the Mayor’s Task Force on Diversity, Inclusion and AntiRacism, Advisory Design Panel and Parks Recreation and Culture Commission.

The groups discussed the proposed land use changes ahead of upcoming final community consultation as the city is determined to see new

policies approved in the coming months.

Those changes, which will include higher allowable building heights among other things, are aimed at encouraging redevelopment.

Following the final report by the Ladner Village Renewal Advisory Committee which contained a series of recommendations, the city obtained consulting services for the Ladner Waterfront Public Lands Development Strategy and Chisholm Street Reconfiguration project.

The city also obtained a consultant to assist in the Ladner Village Official Community Plan review and update.

Consultations were held with landowners, businesses and developers as well as the public.

A report to council notes the higher density areas, which are proposed to be designated under new mixed-use land use designations, would permit up to six storeys with commercial

on the ground floor and up to five storeys of residential above.

In certain areas adjacent to lower height designations or fronting a street, a four-storey maximum designation is to help to “step down” development and provide a sensitive transition.

The waterfront concept looks to build on the “big ideas” developed previously including a repurposing of the Seven Seas site.

Meanwhile, the city is also already planning for future growth in the area with a major sanitary sewer and watermain replacement project.

A request for bids from engineering consulting companies was recently issued for the preliminary design, detailed design and construction management services for upgrading approximately 460 metres of existing sanitary trunk sewer along Elliott Street from Bridge Street to a proposed pump station on 51 Street.

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The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is anticipating a decision on its proposed Terminal 2 project by early next year.

That’s what president and CEO Robin Silvester told the Optimist in an interview last week following the release of the port authority’s 2021 midyear statistics for goods movements through the port from Jan. 1 to June 30.

“We continue to be optimistic. We’ve had detailed information requests from the (federal environment) minister and we were on the cusp of answering all those questions. We continue to be strongly of the view that the project is approvable but that’s obviously a decision for the government to make. We’re hopeful that decision will be made early in the new year,” said Silvester.

The federal govern-

ment has been considering the port’s application to build a new threeberth container facility that would be located on a man-made island adjacent to the exiting Deltaport container terminal at Roberts Bank.

A decision was expected late last year, but the port last summer asked federal Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson for an extension of the deadline for making a decision.

The port at the time noted the extension would allow it to undertake additional consultation with Indigenous groups and other stakeholders, as well as work on mitigation and offsetting plans.

The minister responded with a request for additional information on the mitigation plans, as well as for updated economic and employment estimates.

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The port authority is advancing the proposed Terminal 2 project at Roberts Bank, while the Centerm Expansion Project is already underway. sion was paused.

“It’s either just about to be submitted or just been submitted. We weren’t going to submit during the election period. It’s just so important. By then, we would have been in this process for nine years trying to get the capacity we know we need for Canada,” said Silvester.

According to the port authority’s mid-year statistics, cargo volumes through its facilities

reached a record high of 76.4 million metric tonnes, up seven per cent from 2020 mid-year, and five per cent above the previous record set in 2019.

Sectors that experienced strong growth include grain and containers, both of which hit new records in 2021.

Container quantities (measured by TEUs or twenty-foot equivalents) in the first half of 2021

increased by 24 per cent compared to mid-year 2020, when things took a dip due to the COVID-19 pandemic, to 15 per cent above the previous record set in 2019.

It’s a result of the strengthening economy and continued growth in global demand for Canadian products shipped in containers, as well as Canadian demand for consumer and manufacturing goods from Asia,

the port states.

“The second quarter of last year was pretty down, so it’s not necessarily a great comparison, but if you look back to 2019, we’re well above 2019 volumes as well. At half-year 2019 we were at 1.7 million TEUs and half-year 2021 we’re at 1.95 million TEUs. So, the growth rate over those two years is well above long-term forecast growth,” said Silvester.

“From a point of view of capacity planning at the port, it’s actually kind of scary because we can’t build capacity that quickly…If we see this sort of surge in volume, we can’t build capacity to this sort of surge in volume as rapidly as it’s needed,” he added.

If approved, T2 will provide a 50 per cent increase to the port’s container, providing 2.4 million TEUs (20-footequivalent units) of additional container capacity annually.

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DPD re-open community police offices

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Volunteers happy to be back to serve After shutdowns in spring 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Delta Police have announced the re-opening of its community police offices.

On Monday, offices re-opened in Tsawwassen and North Delta and on Tuesday in Ladner.

Along with the offices, many volunteer-led programs are starting back up.

“We were thrilled to recently welcome our volunteers back to our offices, and with the help of the volunteers, we are very pleased to open the doors of these community offices again,” says A/Insp.

Brian Hill, who oversees the District Community Police Offices.

Throughout the pandemic the DPD

District Liaison Officers, assigned to North Delta, Ladner and Tsawwassen, have remained in contact with key stakeholders in the community. They have been running core programs such as Block Watch and Garage 529, as well as addressing any community concerns that come up, such as issues like graffiti or thefts from auto.

“The District Liaison Officers are a great first point of contact for the community for ongoing issues or safety concerns,” says Hill. “We also want to welcome Const. Geoff Young as our newest District Community Liaison officer. He joins A/Sgt. Ken Kirk, Const. Lee Chapman and Const.

Elaine Hughes who are well known to the com-

munity.”

Some of the other programs run out of the District Community Police Offices include CASA – a program where volunteers check on your home when you are on holidays – Lock Out Auto Crime and Speed Watch. Learn more at: www.deltapolice.ca/ communityprograms.

“I want to also recognize how important our volunteers are to these offices, and the value of the services they provide,” added Hill.

“We are so pleased they waited out this pandemic, and were willing to come back to help us re-start our programs.”

At this time DPD is not accepting any applications for new volunteers, but hopes to open this up again later this year or in early 2022.

Finding the right pair of jeans can be an exercise in frustration up there with bathing suit shopping. But with expert help and the right tips, you can find the perfect fit for your body type.

“Jeans can be challenging to find, but it doesn’t have to be impossible. If you feel great, you’re going to look great, and that will come across in your smile and appearance.”

“We believe honesty is first and foremost paramount. We’re not going to sell a customer something they don’t look good in and don’t feel good in,” South Coast Casuals owner Jill McKnight says.

For nearly 30 years, customers have returned time and again to South Coast Casuals in Ladner Village for the store’s dedicated service and commitment to relationship building. The experienced sales team believes that confidence is your best accessory, shopping should be fun, and that for every unique body, there’s a piece of clothing that will make you feel your best.

In the market for a new pair of jeans? McKnight offers this advice for finding the perfect fit: Start with your preferred rise Where do you want the top of your jeans to fit? Do you want them to sit at your natural waist or the bottom of your belly button? The rise refers to the length from the top of the jeans to where the inseam begins.

“The proper rise is the number one contributor to the right fit for a pair of pants,” McKnight says. “This is key to keeping the front of the pants hanging smoothly and avoiding creases across the uppermost part of the thighs. Once the rise is determined, we focus on the rest of the details like length, shape and features.”

Labels and sizing are only guidelines Sizes are wildly inconsistent across brands and styles. “Don’t get caught up in words or numbers because there’s no standard,” McKnight says. “When it comes down to it, confidence and comfort flatters everyone. It’s not tied down to a number on a jean.”

That includes smaller women looking for petite sizes. McKnight says not to limit yourself specifically to petite labeled items, because there could be better-fitting options in regular cut sized ankle pants or with pants that might need a bit of hemming.

Jeans should fit snug in the store “One of our rules of thumb is that if the jeans are a snug fit in the store, it’s a good sign. The fit will relax when at home and the jeans will become perfect for your comfort,” McKnight says.

“You don’t want to be able to fit a whole hand into the waistband of your jeans when you’re trying them on. Your body heat will stretch out the jeans as you wear them.” The last thing you want is for your jeans to stretch out too much and give you extra fabric in the back of the legs, under the seat or across the hip line.

On that note, to keep your jeans in top condition, McKnight recommends washing them inside-out and hanging them to dry.

Trends come and go “When it comes to jeans, it’s about what you’re comfortable in,” McKnight says.

“Don’t worry about what’s trendy. Go with what you are going to grab from the closet time and time again, because jeans are meant to be worn and lived in.”

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ept. 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a new federal statutory holiday. It builds on the momentum of Orange Shirt day which has been doing amazing work to raise awareness about residential schools and the stories from survivors about the atrocities of abuse they faced at these facilities.

The grim discovery at the Kamloops Residential School of 215 children in unmarked graves has recently catapulted awareness of this issue internationally.

Although the abuses are horrific, let’s not forget that the very mission of these institutions was problematic. The removal of children from their families was designed to undermine the core building blocks of com-

munities – our families.

And the tearing apart of families has led to multigenerational impacts as a consequence, including cycles of addiction, abuse, neglect and continued removal of children.

This is also interwoven with grinding poverty.

I cannot even fathom what it would be like to have my children forcibly removed from me and I am lucky to say that because of the mere fact that I am an Indigenous woman. And this isn’t just historical, because governments continue to remove children which continues to undermine Indigenous communities.

We have to do things differently.

Although these are hard truths for many, we must find ways to have dialogue and to foster understanding and find a way forward. I am heartened to see how many individuals want a new

way forward, but first, Canadians must listen and learn. Many say there can be no reconciliation without truth and I think we have begun this stage.

And while some of us are angry and disillusioned about how long it has taken for people to listen to our truth, I am hopeful that we have started and believe we can’t turn back. I have never seen the current level of public interest in Indigenous issues in my entire career.

So, as we embark on this inaugural holiday, I encourage you to take the opportunity to take action. You have many options. Read a book or article, watch a film or listen to a podcast. Look for online events. Support an Indigenous business.

Register for a free course.

Remind your MP or MLA that Indigenous reconciliation needs continued government action.

But whatever you do, should you be lucky

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chancellor for Kwantlen Polytechnic University and is a consultant with Indigenous matters expertise. She is also the former chief of Tsawwassen First Nation.

Listening to music has changed forever and not in a good way

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his is a rant about music, access to music that is.

Call me a baby boomer or an old fogey, but listening to music has never been so difficult.

You would think with all the online music platforms, listening to new music would be easy.

Not true for this curmudgeon.

My history with buying music started in the 1970’s when Kelly’s Records on Granville Street, and A & B Sound on Seymour Street were king. Saturdays were spent on the trolly bus heading downtown anticipating my purchases with babysitting cash

in my pocket.

My first albums were, Led Zeppelin 4, Carol King’s Tapestry, Cat Steven’s Teaser and the Firecat, and Rolling Stones Sticky Fingers.

The same habits continued with CD’s. I can remember the pleasure of buying new artists and giving them as gifts.

“Here’s what I love to listen to and I hope you do too.”

INGRID ABBOTT You could buy them anywhere, even told us. “It’s an endless Starbucks. CD’s were music library.” never too much of an I loathe Spotify investment if you wanted because I am depento try a new artist. dent on getting my I finally subscribed to music from artificial Spotify because I had no Intelligence. I can choice. request any genre, from “You can listen to any Steely Dan or Yacht Rock, music you like,” our kids but it does not encourage

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discovering new music.

Artificial intelligence has streamlined our choices and dumbed us down like most technology. We are sheep brought to the trough

by Daily Mix, Discover Weekly, or Made for You. Occasionally I will get inspiration from CBC music or the Peak, but most radio stations play classic rock or top 10.

Dick Clark once said, “Music is the soundtrack of our lives.” If so then my life is D minor that rocks to the familiar and the predictable.

On all platforms I am constantly forced to upgrade devices, install new settings, and pay more for monthly subscriptions. I am a slave to

audio streaming providers, because there are no other options to access new music.

Music inspires me, soothes my soul, energizes me and sustains me. It’s one of the biggest joys in life and connects all human kind.

Losing the ability to explore and experience new music independently is beyond frustrating.

Call me a fuddy duddy but modern technology has failed those who like to choose their own musical path.

Ingrid Abbott is a freelance writer and broadcaster who is shocked at the numerous and insulting words to describe old person in the urban thesaurus.

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Letters

Better transit for Delta?

Editor: “Delta, TFN need improved transit service levels, says Harvie,” reads the headline in a recent Optimist story, but Mayor Harvie is dreaming because Delta’s transit situation will not change for a long time.

Here are two reasons why: What was going to be a $1.65 billion extension of the Expo Line to Langley, as promised by the current Mayor of Surrey, has now turned into a $4 billion plus boondoggle, with a financial shortfall of over $1 billion!

Inflation will cause more impressive cost overruns on the Expo Line extension to Langley and the now $3 billion Broadway Subway.

The Expo and Millennium Lines des-

perately needs a $3 billion rehab, largely unfunded, but needed to operate more trains.

Secondly, to attract customers, transit needs to be user-friendly and the product TransLink offers is definitely not.

COVID has shown that those who switched from transit to the car are reluctant to switch back, because the transit option seems third rate.

Public transit in Metro Vancouver is designed to meet political agendas and not customer needs, thus continues to grow in unpopularity, with TransLink remaining in high odour with the taxpayer. $10 billion is needed from all levels of government (one taxpayer) to complete two light metro extensions (not to men-

tion the $70 million to $80 million increase in annual operating costs) that will do little or nothing relieving congestion and pollution.

SkyTrain light-metro is notorious for not attracting the motorist from the car and why the proprietary railway has failed miserably internationally, with a total of seven such systems sold in the past 41 years and only five remaining after 2025.

SkyTrain’s current financial obligations means transit customers will be waiting a long time for local bus improvements, as Vancouver, Surrey and Langley are getting politically prestigious, platinum-plated rapidtransit at the expense of everyone else!

D. M. Johnston

Suggesting a more measured approach Editor: There is no doubt that we are living in very complex times and society is being divided in many ways. I felt so saddened by the “Open letter to friends” which was published in the Sept. 16th edition of the Optimist and which was understandably based in extreme fear. I’m so sorry that the writers feel that their friends need to have a medical intervention in order to remain their friends.

At a Jan. 28, 2020 press conference Dr. Tony Fauci, Director of the US Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases stated very emphatically “The driver of outbreaks is always a symptomatic person.” He further added, “Even if there is some asymptomatic transmission, in all the history of respira-

tory viruses of any type, asymptomatic transmission has never been the driver of outbreaks.”

People with no signs of being sick, according to Dr. Fauci, do not spread respiratory viruses, therefore, it’s irrelevant who you associate with provided they are not sick.

As a retired health care professional, I would like to suggest a more measured approach include, hand washing, staying away from sick people, staying home if you are sick, eating a healthy diet, getting plenty of fresh air, exercising regularly, having a social life and if we so wish, taking a vaccine. Living in fear, isolating ourselves and not living a healthy lifestyle can only lead to a greater risk of sickness.

As long as your friends are healthy, there is no reason to fear them.

In difficult times we need to uplift each other and show love, tolerance and understanding, not degrade or abandon people because they make a choice about their body that you don’t happen to agree with. There are varying reasons people make choices about all sorts of things including medical interventions. I don’t believe that anyone makes the choice not to take the COVID vaccine on a whim, but have researched before making their decision.

We should be helping each other navigate these challenging times together rather than creating division or discriminating whether it’s based on the colour of our skin, political affiliation, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age or personal medical decisions.

Susan L. Blake

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“He’s finding it absolutely wonderful, and it’s opened up his world completely in his older years.” E-biking is transforming the lives of countless people in similar ways, physically and emotionally.

What is an e-bike? Quite simply, it’s a bicycle with an integrated electric motor (powered by a rechargeable battery) that the rider can activate anytime at the push of a button, or by the computer onboard sensing how much assistance to provide. Unlike motorcycles, scooters or mopeds, e-bikes offer the option of alternating between manual and assisted power. They’re also lighter, travel at lower speeds and burn no fossil fuels. And because they’re classified as a bicycle, no driver’s license or insurance is required (although a minimum age restriction may apply; for instance, in B.C. you must be 16 or older).

While e-bikes have existed in various forms since the late 1800s, technological advancements mean they’re now better and more popular than ever. Scurr and his business partner, Craig Perkins, felt e-bikes offer so many benefits that they launched TheElectricBike.com in 2014.

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“E-bikes offer a great way for everyone to get healthy exercise,” says Scurr. “People of all ages love e-biking, but it can be life-changing for people who are a little older. It helps so much to have a little back-up assistance when you’re against the wind or needing to go up a big hill – just hit the accelerator or the assisting button and you’ll be whisked up there.” “Plus,” adds Scurr, “you’re not polluting at all!”

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The City of Delta is asking for further assessment on the application to build a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility adjacent to the FortisBC plant in Tilbury.

The Tilbury Jetty Limited Partnership is proposing to construct the Tilbury Marine Jetty Project on the Fraser River.

The project involves the berthing and transferring of LNG to marine barges and carriers for delivery to mostly offshore export markets, loading product from the FortisBC facility.

Until last year, the proposal was called the WesPac Tilbury Marine Jetty project, but it has since been renamed.

The Tilbury Jetty Limited Partnership, a partnership between affiliates of FortisBC and Seaspan, replaced WesPac MidstreamVancouver LLC as the proponent.

The project, first proposed in 2015, is currently undergoing an environmental assessment and is under review by the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office (BC EAO) as well as under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada.

The application review period was suspended this summer by the BC EAO to allow the proponent time to submit supplemental assessment information on potential project-related effects of an expanded area of scope. The BC EAO recently lifted that suspension, allowing for the reviews to continue.

Council, at its Sept.

20th meeting, agreed with staff recommendations for government to provide an acknowledgement of Delta’s previous request that regional environmental assessments for the Fraser River estuary and Salish Sea be completed, and for that

information to be used to develop a long-term environmental management plan.

Delta also wants to be able to review and comment on draft plans related to the project that could impact Delta’s interests.

The city also wants a requirement within the table of conditions for the proponent to investigate the feasibility of providing shore power to LNG carriers and bunkering vessels.

Council also wants workshops with FortisBC and the BC EAO. The BC EAO concluded that the project would not result in significant residual adverse effects.

If the project receives an environmental certificate, it would still require rezoning approval from the city.

Meanwhile, there’s a separate application to further expand the existing FortisBC LNG plant.

A detailed project description was filed last week for the Tilbury Phase 2 Expansion as part of the environmental review process, FortisBC recently announced.

The utility has been gathering input from Indigenous groups, stakeholders and the general public to produce the detailed project description, which outlines the project and its potential impacts.

It has been filed with the BC EAO and the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada, both working cooperatively for the initial phase of the project review, to complete the early engagement phase.

FortisBC says that since launching the project in February 2020, it has refined the proposed design.

The proposed storage capacity of the new tank has been reduced 12 per cent to 142,400 cubic metres, while the proposed liquefaction capacity has been reduced 28 per cent to 2.5 million tonnes per year.

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The application by FortisBC to expand its Liquefied Natural Gas facility in Delta is moving to the next step.

A detailed project description was filed last week for the Tilbury Phase 2 Expansion as part of the environmental review process, FortisBC announced.

The utility had been gathering input from Indigenous groups, stakeholders and the general public to produce the detailed project description, which outlines the project and its potential impacts.

It has been filed with the BC Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) and the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada, both working cooperatively for the initial phase of the project review, to complete the early engagement phase.

The province had asked that both federal and provincial environmental assessments be

completed through a single review process.

FortisBC says that since launching the project in February 2020, it has refined the proposed design.

The proposed storage capacity of the new tank has been reduced 12 per cent to 142,400 cubic metres, while the proposed liquefaction capacity has been reduced 28 per cent to 2.5 million tonnes per year.

The EAO and Indigenous groups will now evaluate the detailed project description and the comments received during early engagement.

It will be part of a “readiness decision” phase, where the EAO will seek consensus with participating Indigenous nations on whether to start the environmental assessment, require revisions to the detailed project description or recommend to the minister of environment to exempt the project or terminate the process.

FortisBC says it will continue to engage with

Indigenous groups, stakeholders and the public as the project moves forward, including during new public comment periods expected next year.

Operating in Delta since 1971, the Tilbury LNG facility went through a first phase of expansion in 2018.

Meanwhile, a separate application to build an LNG facility adjacent to the FortisBC plant, the Tilbury Marine Jetty Project by the Tilbury Jetty Limited Partnership, continues to wind its way through the application process.

The partnership is between affiliates of FortisBC and Seaspan.

That proposed project would load LNG from the FortisBC Tilbury facility onto ships for both local use and overseas export.

The marine jetty would provide berthing and loading facilities for up to 69 LNG carriers a year to serve offshore markets and up to 69 LNG bunker vessels to serve local and regional markets.

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The City of Delta, which has been exploring avenues to enhance its development process, recently received a grant from the provincial government through the Local Government Development Approvals Program.

The city received $500,000 to further develop application process streamlining.

The province notes the program funding is for projects that represent a wide range of actions local governments have identified that will help them

improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their development approval process, allowing them to better meet the needs of their communities.

Projects include everything from conducting internal reviews of current development approvals processes, upgrading to online development application platforms and developing workshops or seminars to help developers better understand the application requirements.

The province has been reviewing local development approval processes, working with city governments

and the Union of BC Municipalities.

Aimed at finding ways to streamline the development process and reduce red tape, Delta’s Mayor’s Task Force on Building Permits and Development has already been exploring various ideas, already having brought some to the council table.

One of the changes, for example, already approved, gives the community planning director and deputy director the authority to approve third reading extension requests for rezoning applications, without having to go to council for approval.

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The 3.8 hectare (9.4 acre) area is located on Tilbury Island.

The owner is proposing to have 350 40-foot equivalent units (FEUs) at ground level for storage and the shipping containers would be stacked up to seven units high.

There would be up to 2,300 FEUs stored onsite.

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Seaspan Ferries operates a commercial ferry service between the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island and also operates a container loading service that would be replaced by the container storage service.

In a separate application, the company has applied to rezone the properties, as well as 7660 and 7690 Hopcott Road, to allow it to operate the outside shipping container storage business indefinitely, as the marine zoning sought does not include a limit on the outside storage of shipping containers.

The application is aimed at meeting market demand as a result of the closure of another large-scale shipping container storage business, Delco Container Limited Partnership at 7664 80th Street.

The storage of shipping containers also supports Seaspan’s business as it sends empty containers to Vancouver Island that are returned with goods for export, the report notes.

Council recently voted in favour of allowing another temporary use application for the storage of thousands of shipping containers on a nearby vacant property.

That operation will see an outside shipping container storage yard on the north portion of the property at 9250 River Road, as well as a couple of unaddressed parcels, for a period of three years.

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A report to council notes Seaspan expects shipping container storage services will be in demand beyond the maximum three years of the temporary use permit. As a result, Seaspan also submitted a rezoning application to formally recognize the historic use of the overall site as a marine terminal that would allow the company to operate a shipping container storage business indefinitely. units (TEUs) stored on that site, which is to be eventually redeveloped into a new use.

Despite a traffic study concluding the new Seaspan use would result in fewer vehicle trips than the current container loading operation, Coun. Dan Copeland conveyed concern at the Sept. 20th meeting of council.

“My biggest concern is what our responsibility is

with repurposing industrial land. When we often talk about our housing crises, we know full well that we also have an industrial land crises going on, and what is the best use of industrial land,” he said.

Copeland also noted the concerns and questions raised by Delta resident Roger Emsley in letters to council, which requested the Seaspan proposal be sent back to

staff for a full review of all the container storage in Delta.

Community planning director Marcy Sangret said the proposed use is complimentary to the existing marine uses taking place.

Coun. Jeannie Kanakos said the shortage of container storage facilities is also a regional issue that demands attention from Metro Vancouver.

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Former Optimist owner celebrates 100th birthday

She beat the newspaper her family had a significant part in its history to a milestone birthday last week.

Longtime Tsawwassen resident Bea Bexley celebrated her 100th birthday on Sept. 23 with a celebration at the Waterford seniors living community in Tsawwassen. Among the many well wishes was a personal visit from Delta Mayor George Harvie who presented her with a special birthday greeting plaque. She also received recognition from Queen Elizabeth II, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Delta MP Carla Qualtrough and Delta South MLA Ian Paton.

Ironically, the Delta Optimist celebrates its 100th birthday in 2022.

Bea’s late husband Ernie Bexley purchased 50 percent of the paper back in 1964 when it was known as the Ladner Optimist. He eventually was exclusive owner and it became a true family operation with Bea and their two children Peter and Lynn all involved.

During the next 25 years, the independent paper would thrive, increasing to three print editions a week in South Delta and an exclusive North Delta print edition. Bex Publishing also ventured outside the municipality, with the launching of the Richmond Times and featured as many as 50 employees at one point.

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“It was just a lot of hard work. That’s what I remember the most,” recalled Bea. “It not only gave us the opportunity to grow the company, but hire many more (local) people.”

The family sold the business to Lower Mainland Publishing in 1990 and Bea recalls enjoying the retirement years at the family vacation home in Maui before her husband passed away in 1998 at the age of 82.

Bea has remained a fixture in the community since, remarkably living independently in the family’s longtime Beach

Grove home and driving to her favourite local stores until she was 98.

She can also say she has lived through a world pandemic after being part of a significant outbreak at the Waterford late last year that resulted in nearly 60 positive COVID-19 cases, between residents and staff. Fortunately, she was asymptomatic and spent five weeks isolated in her apartment, relying on the phone and Facetime to communicate with her family over the Christmas holidays.

The family thanks the Waterford and Bria Communities for their efforts in hosting the birthday celebration last week.

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On this inaugural statutory holiday observing Truth and Reconciliation, the people of this nation are invited to come to terms with hard historical truths — namely, the deep wounds inflicted by settlers upon the first peoples who have been the stewards of these lands since time immemorial. It is harm that began in the past, but still impacts the present.

This is a hard and difficult truth to face for a nation, which has done so much good in the world, but healing can’t come before the truth.

Truth and reconciliation stands at the very heart of the Christian faith. When we confess our sins individually, or collectively, we acknowledge the ways we have hurt God and other human beings.

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unpleasant truths about ourselves. It takes courage to stop rationalizing or excusing ourselves, granting ourselves what the great German theologian, Dietrich Bonhoeffer called “cheap grace”, which is grace without truth.

But reconciliation through Christ does not put us on a journey of constant, unrelenting, self-recrimination either. Scripture makes clear that forgiveness and new life is available, because, through the cross of Christ, God has reconciled himself to us.

Such reconciliation is embodied in John 3:16 which tells us that, out of immeasurable love, God gave his only son for our sake.

Through divine reconciliation, new life is possible. Many who have led previously destructive lives, have experienced new life. One such person was John Newton, a man

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Christians are called to shape their daily lives around truth and reconciliation. Though baptized once, we are called to constantly live out that baptism, by dying to sin, and rising with Christ, being struck down by the truth, and being reborn through God’s reconciling love. Having received God’s reconciling love, we are called to extend love to our neighbours — especially those who have suffered because of our actions or inactions.

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LIFESTYLES

Black and white the focus at next Photo Club workshop

Delta Photo Club is pleased to have one of the most popular presenters from last season return for another workshop.

Cole Thompson will present The Photoshop Heretic: How to Process Your B & W Images in 6 Simple Steps via Zoom on Wednesday, Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m.

“Popular Photography called me the Photoshop Heretic because my postprocessing is so simple and unconventional.

In fact, it is so simple that I was embarrassed to let anyone see me work,” said Thompson.

“Everyone was talking about their special software, plug-ins, monitor calibration, layers, masks and elaborate processes that it made me feel like the village idiot, but eventually I came to my senses and realized that the only thing that mattered were the results.

“My black and white processing typically involves Photoshop, a Wacom tablet and six tool/steps. No extra software, no plug-ins, no layers (I don’t even know how to do them)…in six simple steps.”

To attend the workshop, become a member of the Delta Photo Club by filling out the membership form at: http:// deltaphotoclub.com/ member-sign-up-form.

You can also attend as a guest by sending an email transfer of $10 to workshops@deltaphotoclub.com by 8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 5. Please include your name, email address, and Club affiliation with the transfer.

Any further questions can be directed to: president@deltaphotoclub. com.

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Contact Ian att ijacques@delta-optimist.com or 604-998-3616 6

Chamber Music concerts returning to Delta The Vancouver Chamber Music Society is returning to Delta with a full series of five live concerts after a long COVID-19 break since February 2020.

Its first season in 2019/20 was incredibly well-received, with more than 180 season subscribers and 250 attendees per concert.

The upcoming 2021/22 season meets the high bar requested by the Delta audiences with a season lineup saturated by internationally acclaimed artists.

Victor Julien-Laferrière and Jonas Vitaud opens the season, followed by Kallaci String Trio, New Orford String Quartet, and Jinjoo Cho. This world-class series will come to a close with one of the world’s most sought-after Grammy award-winning violinists, James Ehnes, with his league’s leading artists, cellist Bion Tsang, and

pianist Adam Nieman.

What to look out for – coming to the South Delta Baptist Church on Tuesday, Oct. 5, is JulienLaferrière and Vitaud.

In 2017, JulienLaferrière became the first prize winner of the Queen Elisabeth Competition. It is the highest honour and recognition an emerging soloist can ever achieve in their career.

This cello and piano duo’s Canadian debut was presented in 2019 through the Vancouver Chamber Music Society on the North Shore series in West Vancouver.

Their performance was considered by many the best performance they have ever attended. The Vancouver Chamber Music Society is thrilled to bring them to the eager Delta community.

Explore the complete 2021/22 season at: www. vancouverchambermusic.com/delta.

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Victor Julien-Laferrière and Jonas Vitaud opens the season, at the South Delta Baptist Church on Oct. 5.

Emily Carr inspires artists this October LAUREL JOHNSON

C o n t r i b u t i n g Wr i t e r

The October show at Gallery 1710 in Tsawwassen is a tribute to one of B.C.’s greatest artists, Emily Carr.

I think you will find the talented artists from the South Delta Artists’ Guild have some interesting takes on a woman who paved the way for excellence in Canadian art.

Carr is one of Canada’s national treasures, whose artwork was a celebration of the life around us. Her thoughts: “Art is art, nature is nature. You cannot improve upon it. Pictures should be inspired by nature, but made in the soul of the artists. It is the soul of the individual that counts.

“Do not try and do the extraordinary things but

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Salmon by Sharee Reynolds is just one of the pieces that will be on display during the month of October at Gallery 1710 in Tsawwassen as the South Delta Artists’ Guild presents The Ode to Emily Carr Show.

do ordinary things with intensity.”

I think most artists reach for these goals.

“Trees love to toss and sway, they make such

happy noises.”

Her interpretation of the forests: “Perfectly ordered disorder designed with a Helter Skelter magnificence.”

The Ode to Emily Carr Show features paintings honoring Carr, and a prize draw open to all who visit the show. There will be a selection of Carr themed art cards and tote bags designed and made by our local artists.

If you are inspired to join the art guild, our artists will be happy to find a kindred spirit. Ask about our upcoming workshops if you want a master tutor.

Be sure to visit the gallery at 1710 56th Street Friday to Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.

The Emily Carr show is ongoing during the month of October.

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Lifestyles

Earthwise launches pilot program at new teaching garden This year, Earthwise Society has been hard at work building the Garden Buddies Teaching Garden, an accessible garden that was designed for senior gardeners and others who struggle with mobility.

The vision for the Teaching Garden is to create a venue for handson learning opportunities for people of all ages, featuring activities that will connect different generations and encourage leadership, discovery, and understanding.

This fall, Earthwise is excited to be launching its first series of Teaching Garden programs with

a four week pilot project offering a hands-on introduction to therapeutic horticulture. Each week focuses on a different theme: colour, space, warmth, and placemaking.

The therapeutic benefits of gardening are well known. Getting into the garden connects us with nature, engages the senses, and even provides a low-intensity workout.

The Teaching Garden pilot program will lead participants through a series of hands-on activities that will be sure to engage both the body and soul.

Participants will

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This year, Earthwise Society has been hard at work building the Garden Buddies Teaching Garden, an accessible garden that was designed for senior gardeners and others who struggle with mobility. explore the world of colour in the Earthwise Garden, help plant a

purple-themed fall landscape, learn all about planting in small spaces,

and discover how to keep fall crops warm as the temperatures drop. The

series will wrap up with a creative place-making activity, and chance to reflect on the role of therapeutic horticulture in promoting health and well-being for all ages and to share ideas for future workshops.

This program is open to anyone who would like to learn more about therapeutic horticulture, connect with others in the community, learn some new gardening skills, and have fun! The four-week series runs from 1 to 2 p.m. on Sept.

30, Oct. 7, Oct. 21 and Oct. 28. To register, email info@earthwisesociety. bc.ca.

Reach hosts un-gala virtual auction fundraiser

Thanks to fundraising campaigns and the donors and sponsors who take part in them, Reach Child and Youth Development Society is better able to serve

vulnerable populations in Delta, Surrey and Langley.

Recently, this support helped fund mental health supports during COVID-19, emergency

fund for families who are faced with catastrophic loss and community outreach to Punjabi speaking parents of neurodiverse children.

The ninth annual

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Reach for the Stars Gala: Wings of Change fundraiser was planned in person for Oct. 2 to support Reach programs, but in the wake of extended COVID-19 safety protocols, the live Reach gala has been postponed until June 4, 2022. However, Reach is proud to announce a safely virtual, inaugural Un-gala 2021 fundraising event featuring the silent auction prizes that dedicated volunteers Linda Edwards, Christine Sutherland and Khya Fellingham have been gathering for months.

These generous auction prizes donated by the community will be offered at www.reachsocietyauction.com from Oct. 2 to 18. Prizes include travel experiences, epicurean adventures, gift baskets, golf, pilates, artwork, spa treatments, assorted gift cards and a raffle to win a getaway to the luxurious Kingfisher Resort as well as the ever popular 50/50 raffle.

In a stunning show of generosity and understanding, live event Presenting Sponsor Ocean Trailer, Gold sponsor Beedie and Bronze sponsors Tsawwassen Shuttle, BA Blacktop and Ceres Terminals Canada con-

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Reach development manager Kristin displays Un-Gala prizes. verted their support to donations for the Un-Gala virtual auction 2021.

“We are so grateful for the tremendous, unwavering support of our donors as we pivot to a virtual auction in light of the postponement of our gala,” said Reach devel-

opment manager Kristin Bibbs. “Their desire to ensure we continue to raise funds to serve our children and families throughout the pandemic is demonstrative of the generosity of spirit, kindness and compassion that make our communities so special.”

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National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

A day of reflection, remembrance and action to honour The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a new federal holiday on Sept.

30, was recognized in the Delta School District on Sept. 29.

This day is meant to serve as a day for reflection, remembrance and action to honour and acknowledge the history and legacy of the Residential School system that ran in Canada from the 1870’s to the 1990’s. Establishing a national holiday was one of the 94 Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report in 2015.

Yesterday, Delta’s Indigenous Education department shared live video sessions with both elementary and secondary classes to reflect on the history and legacy of Residential Schools.

The department also has a website (deltalearns.ca/indigenousedu-

cation) with numerous authentic resources for teachers to access to deepen their own learning on Indigenous culture, history and reconciliation. There are also resources and links to help teach the truth of our shared Canadian history to students of all ages, and to help educators and the public reflect on their own journey of reconciliation.

In Delta, our vision is for every student to graduate with an awareness, understanding and appreciation for the local First Nation cultures and the Indigenous cultures across Canada. Along with classroom teachers incorporating Indigenous perspectives across the curriculum, we have started several initiatives in the district to foster reconciliation with the Indigenous communities.

For example, we have a weekly District Land

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The flags at schools and district sites are being flown at half-mast this week to honour those who were lost at the residential schools as well as the survivors, families and communities who continue to grieve.

Acknowledgement over Zoom where on average 1,300 students participate.

All schools participated in the Giving Tree Project last spring where we planted cedar trees, donated by the City of Delta, at every school site. We have an annual Roc Your Mocs district event that celebrates diversity. A House Post,

carved by Karl Morgan from Tsawwassen First Nation, has been installed in the School Board Office.

Please check out the school district’s brochure (district.public.deltasd. bc.ca/wp-content/ uploads/sites/2/2021/09/ Brochure-for-NationalDay-for-Truth-andReconciliation.pdf) which outlines how com-

munity members can learn more about reconciliation and what is happening in our schools.

The Truth and Reconciliation commission established that residential schools were sites of widespread physical, emotional and sexual abuse, the extent of which is still being uncovered. Sept. 30 is a day to honour the stories of those who attended, to reckon with our colonial past, and to work together to build a new kind of future for our children.

Sept. 30 coincides with Orange Shirt Day, which began in 2013 and involves wearing orange shirts to honour Indigenous children forced to leave their families to attend Residential schools, sometimes hundreds of miles away. The orange shirt came to symbolize the experiences and abuse suffered by children at Residential schools after

Phyllis Webstad, a member of the Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation in B.C. shared her story.

Phyllis’ grandmother had given her a new orange shirt with laces to wear on her first day; when she arrived at the school, all of Phyllis’s clothes were taken and never returned.

Please join us in wearing orange today and we encourage you to increase your own learning around the TRC Calls to Action (www2. gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/ british-columbians-ourgovernments/indigenous-people/aboriginalpeoples-documents/ calls_to_action_english2. pdf).

Diane Jubinville, District VP, Indigenous Education Cody Forbes, Indigenous Education Coordinator Heidi Wood, Indigenous Education Coordinator

We help Non-Indigenous Canadians develop the skills, compassion and abilities to recognize and change systems and practices so they can play an active and meaningful part in Decolonization.

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September 30, 2021 | #EveryChildMatters On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we commemorate the tragic history and ongoing legacy of residential schools and honour their survivors, their families, and communities.

In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Delta City Hall is closed to enable staff to observe this important day and participate in opportunities to learn and grow.

To observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Delta City Hall and the North Delta Centre for the Arts will be lit up in orange and orange flags will be flown the week of September 30th.

Visit delta.ca/truthandreconciliation for all the actions being undertaken by the City to honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

- Mayor George V. Harvie and Delta Council

(left to right): Councillor Jeannie Kanakos, Councillor Bruce McDonald, Councillor Dylan Kruger, Mayor George V. Harvie, Councillor Alicia Guichon, Councillor Lois E. Jackson, Councillor Dan Copeland

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National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

Reflecting on Delta’s Truth on Canada’s first Truth and Reconciliation Day RHIANNON BENNETT

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The story of what is now called Delta did not begin with William Ladner’s preemption of lands in 1868. These lands were, and still are, home to the hən̓ q̓ əmin̓ əm̓ speaking people. My family has been sustained by these lands and waters since the first sunrise, but colonization sent us into hiding.

We hide in plain sight.

We have hidden who we are for protection and to keep the peace. I don’t want to hide anymore.

In May and June of this year, the devastating recovery of 215 children buried at the Kamloops Indian Residential School brought another surge of shock and conversations

about racism. This tragic news came as no surprise to the Tk’emlúps te Se wépemc Nation, nor any Indigenous communities across what is now called Canada. This was only news to non-Indigenous people. There can be no doubt any longer that this country has been built on inherently antiIndigenous systems.

I have watched as the community of Delta has come together several times over the last year and a half to take a performative stand against racism. Although the intention behind the protests, talks, and online community-building may have been heartfelt, it is arguable how much of it is rooted in the depth and breadth of the truth, which will be uncomfortable for many. As a community, Delta must

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Rhiannon Bennett, left and Andrea Hilder of Hummingbirds Rising Consulting. come together and agree to get uncomfortable to take a critical, thorough look at the racism that is buried deep here. The minor discomforts felt by staring racism in the eye is minimal compared to the centuries-old project of genocide, land theft,

displacement, legal inferiority, and paternalism imposed on Indigenous peoples across Canada, including in Delta.

There is work to be done in Delta. We have seen many examples of racism and hate over the past year and a

half. There are people here who deny that the atrocities inflicted on Indigenous peoples are, in fact, genocides.

Reverence for ‘the pioneer’ is pervasive in our community. The contributions and existence of the hən̓ q̓ əmin̓ əm̓ speaking people must also be acknowledged and given the same amount of reverence, if not more. Delta’s continuing, unexamined pride in its pioneering history flies in the face of its current attempts to address racism and inclusion. Our community’s responsibility to work with Indigenous communities to redress centuries of injustice cannot be lumped into a few community events and committees without first getting to the truth of what has happened here.

Why does Delta’s pioneering heritage fill you with pride, but confronting the colonization and white supremacy that led to pioneering – to Delta’s existence as we know it – fill you with discomfort, denial, and fear? Let Delta’s ‘pioneering spirit’ take the first step in a long journey of Decolonizing this community: accept the harm that idolizing ‘the pioneer’ does, acknowledge the genocides committed against Indigenous peoples, and commit to doing better.

Rhiannon Bennett, member of the Musqueam Indian Band, founder of Hummingbirds Rising Consulting, former Delta School Board Trustee, and 2021 YWCA Women of Distinction Award Nominee for Reconciliation in Action

The Maplewood Marine Restoration Project is a collaboration with the Tsleil-Waututh Nation with involvement of the Musqueam and Squamish Nations.

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is working to create meaningful and long-term relationships with Indigenous communities who share an interest in the lands and waters of the Port of Vancouver.

Learn more at portvancouver.com/indigenous-relations

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TEDC WHO WE ARE

JOINT VENTURE COMPANIES

TFN Economic Development Corporation was established in 2009, under the BC Corporations Act to develop Tsawwassen First Nation Lands in an economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable manner and to facilitate business relationships.

Visit tfnedc.com for more businesses and detailed information

TEDC ACTIVELY SEEKS PARTNERS TO CREATE DEVELOPMENTS THAT: • Will generate short and long term land lease and revenue

ARTISANS Artist Bryce Williams Bryce_BCBW@hotmail.com Artist Frank Campbell Wopsay10@gmail.com 236-330-0037

• Build Member capacity by providing training •

and employment opportunities for our Members and their businesses Respect the values of the TFN Community

Our shareholders are all TFN Members and we are guided by an experienced Board of Directors.

Artist Holly Williams good.golly.missholly@hotmail.com

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

CedarEagle Artworks Karl Morgan 604-781-9439 karlmorgantfn@gmail.com

Through self-government, TFN is pursuing an ambitious program of sustainable economic development. Since 2009, TFN has attracted $1 billion in private investment to Tsawwassen Lands.

Artisan Angeline Splockton 778-988-5174 BUSINESS & RESIDENTIAL SERVICES Seaside Maintenance Inc. Commercial/Residential Landscaping & Janitorial Services info@seasidemaintenance.ca 604-837-8812 Salish Nursery Certified organic, edible, and medicinal perennial plants 778-871-4885 Salish-painting@hotmail.ca Dean’s Baskets Floral arrangements, hanging baskets deansnetshed@gmail.com Salish Painting Commercial and Residential Interior and Exterior Painting 778-871-4885 Salish-painting@hotmail.ca Yum’s Catering Catering events featuring traditional and contemporary foods 604-943-9470 yumscatering@gmail.com South Delta Self-Storage Self Storage Solutions, monthly rentals southdeltaselfstorage.ca The Woofy Wagon Mobile Pet Grooming Okanagan, BC D: 250-546-9284 shanna@thewoofywagon.com Eagle Eye Auto Automotive Repairs Surrey 604-837-8812 | csgurniak@gmail.com T&T Storage | Tsawwassen 604-948-0089 | ttstorage@outlook.com www.ttstorage.com

In 2014, TFN entered into the largest non-resource agreement ever signed by a British Columbia First Nation by finalizing a 99-year land lease agreement for construction of a 1.2 million square foot retail mall. TFN has also leased 100 acres for an industrial logistics centre servicing the nearby Deltaport container terminal. Both projects are on Tsawwassen Public Lands and were initiated by TFN on behalf of Tsawwassen Members.

All of this development has been facilitated through strategic partnerships and careful investments by TFN. Among other things, TFN has invested $60 million of its own funds in community infrastructure, including transportation upgrades to Highway 17 and other off-Lands roads, as well as a state-of-theart sewage treatment facility.

HEALTH & EDUCATION Skiljaday’s Spirit Wealth Healing & Wellness | Tsawwassen Specialising in Traditional Healing 604-817-3863 williams.merle1@gmail.com

TFN Construction / Matcon Civil Joint Venture (TMJV) formed in the fall of 2008, specializing in site preparation, land remediation, habitat construction, heavy road construction and underground utility installations.

TMJV returns 51% of revenues to TFN, with over $90 million in completed contracts to date. TMJV has proudly generated significant economic benefits for TFN Members.

CONTACT: Adam Whitworth, Manager | 604.530.1402

Wales McLelland JV is the construction firm created by Wales McLelland, TFN and TEDC. Wales McLelland returns 51% of revenues earned to TFN and provides employment and contracting opportunities to qualified TFN Members and Member owned businesses.

CONTACT: Tony Vigini, Vice President Dev. | 604.638.1212 BA Blacktop Ltd. is a world leader in transport infrastructure construction and urban development.

BA Blacktop’s successful collaboration with TFN members and companies on Deltaport Berth 3 and DTRRIP projects resulted in a relationship built on respect, trust and genuine openness. It also established the groundwork for the existing Joint Venture partnership.

CONTACT: Martin Logan Hill, Vice President | 604.985.0611 Gardaworld JV is the security services JV with GardaWorld, one of the largest security services firms in Canada.

Garda returns 57% of revenues earned to TFN and provides skills training leading to employment and contracting opportunities to qualified TFN Members and Member owned businesses. Locations of employment vary in the Lower Mainland, and Okanagan for TFN Members.

CONTACT : Steve Hoffman, Vice President | 604.717.5580

relationships and partnerships tanya@bellaconcepts.ca 604-785-9651 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | WATER & LAND Shark-Bite Marine Charters Ltd Crew Boat Charter for Marine Construction, Environmental Eval. & Monitoring, Driving, and Taxi 604-999-7740 | tugboat@telus.net

Indigenous Digger Ltd. TSI Marine Demolition, excavation, drainage, CONSULTING SERVICES trenching, driveways, site preparation Marine Division offers boat charter services for environmental, marine operation support and tourism ldconstruction@outlook.com Kim Baird | Strategic Consulting 604-366-1975 Consulting services on First Nation Raven Excavation info@tsawwassenshuttles.com Policy, Governance & Economic Heavy equipment specializing in Development; First Nation Consulting, earthworks and site preparation TSI Shuttle Operations Communication & Engagement Issues 604-512-6003 Tony Offering charter, shuttle and bussing services to 604-839-3690 | kimcbaird@gmail.com 604-306-4194 Nikki schools, construction operations, sports programs, elders programs and special events Newbello Contracting Omega Steel Inc. 604-366-1975 Firefighting technical services: safety 100% First Nations owned and info@tsawwassenshuttles.com and prevention operated Rebar installation company Newbello247@gmail.com Two Worlds Transportation (TWT) 604-329-1527 250-878-3268 Kelly Offering large scale Coach Line services supporting Core Steel Inc. 250-878-5382 Kynan Indigenous transport services (FNHA, sports, 100 % First Nations owned and industrial development, etc.) the tourism industry, Bella Concepts | Tanya Corbet operated rebar fabrication yard National infrastructure developments, sports Communications and stakeholder 604-329-1527 industry, movie industry. engagement advisory services to 604-366-1975 connect industry and Indigenous info@tsawwassenshuttles.com communities to build long term

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Today is an important step, says Musqueam Chief SANDOR GYARMATI

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Some important things have finally begun, but difficult conversations are still needed in order to continue on the road toward truth and reconciliation.

That’s what Musqueam Indian Band Chief Wayne Sparrow told the Optimist as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will be observed on Sept. 30, a new federal statutory holiday, which coincides with Orange Shirt Day as a way to honour Indigenous children and educate Canadians about the impact of the residential school system.

Sparrow said numerous recommendations have come forward from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, however, it received little attention and media coverage, prior to the discovery of

215 children’s remains in unmarked graves at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School site this spring.

“They don’t even have these stories in high schools and young people have no clue about the generations of wrong doings and what Indigenous people still have to deal with,” he said. “Reconciliation means get the truth out there, reconcile it but also hearing some of the concerns and try to bridge those gaps and move forward as a province and a country. We’re only going to get there by having those discussions, and they’re difficult discussions, about what happened. I’m a next generation of someone who went through the residential schools and it’s hard to speak my language because my father got it beat out of him. Imagine if they tried doing that

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Musqueam Indian Band Chief Wayne Sparrow. with any other group in this day and age.”

When it comes to the residential school system, the church has a big responsibility, as well as the federal government, when it comes to properly addressing the tragedy, added Sparrow.

The Canadian

Conference of Catholic Bishops, a prominent Canadian arm of the Catholic Church, last week issued an apology in a statement acknowledging “the suffering experienced in Canada’s Indian Residential Schools.”

Sparrow also noted

that there are still many deeply imbedded stereotypes when it comes to Indigenous peoples, something his own First Nation constantly encounters with government.

“So many times you hear that natives are looking for handouts and a free ride. We have to deal with that all the time. People need to understand where First Nations are coming from. Even with the Musqueam, we have one of the smallest land bases in Canada and had to go to the Supreme Court of Canada several times,” Sparrow said.

Sparrow noted one example of the paternalistic attitude is the Musqueam Indian Band’s dispute with residents who lease houses on the First Nation’s land in South Vancouver in a dispute over lease increases by the Musqueam.

He said his First Nation didn’t have the independence to negotiate their own deals years ago with the government providing sweetheart leases that were unfair for the Musqueam, resulting in a long-running dispute to get back to a level playing field.

“We had to sue the Crown and to this day we’re still under the arm of the Crown. They hand out sweetheart deals and we had to deal with the consequences. So we had to go to the courts to prove what the government did was wrong. This was another example of what we as a First Nation have to deal with and the public needs to know our side in these things.

Those are the kinds of stories that need to get out,” he said.

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is an important step, he added.

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Proudly working hand in hand with the Tsawwassen First Nation Thank you for sharing these great lands and waters with the community

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TFN settlement part of effort to ‘deal with past wrongs against First Nations’ SANDOR GYARMATI

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It’s correcting another past wrong.

The federal government this year reached a financial settlement with the Tsawwassen First Nation to pay compensation to resolve a longstanding claim by the TFN over a land deal that dates back to 1957.

The claim involved the surrender and sale of approximately 95 acres of the Tsawwassen Indian Reserve at that year, a sale negotiated by government found to be improper as the First Nation did not receive the value it should have received.

The settlement agreement went back to the TFN for a membership vote.

In August, it was

endorsed with a majority voting in favour.

The terms of the deal have not been disclosed to the general public.

The deal is part of an ongoing effort by Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada to settle what are called specific claims, which are legal claims by First Nations against Canada related to historic breaches of the Indian Act or breaches of fiduciary duty relating to reserve land or other assets of a First Nation.

The specific claims process is governed by the Specific Claims Tribunal Act and by the Specific Claims Policy and Process Guide.

It’s a process that is an alternative to taking legal disputes through the usual court process.

“Canada has embarked

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reconciliation in a way that respects the rights of First Nations and all Canadians.”

Specific claims are separate and distinct from comprehensive land claims or modern treaties, the department explains, noting First Nations and others, including the Auditor General of Canada, had called for major changes to the way such claims are handled by the government.

“Specific claims deal with past wrongs against First Nations. These claims (made by First Nations against the Government of Canada) relate to the administration of land and other First Nation assets and to the fulfilment of historic treaties and other agreements. For example, a specific claim could involve the failure to pro-

vide enough reserve land as promised in a treaty or the improper handling of First Nation money by the federal government in the past.”

The government notes it negotiated hundreds of settlements on specific claims, however, there is more work to do as hundreds of specific claims remain outstanding.

That includes claims accepted for negotiation, claims before the Specific Claims Tribunal as well as specific claims that are currently under review or assessment.

Also currently still in negotiations are other TFN claims including an allegation the TFN was not properly compensated for land that was taken away for road expansions as well as a promised highway overpass never being built.

Every Child Matters TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION DAY

A day to honour the Indigenous people who experience the ongoing trauma of residential schools and recognize their resilience.

NATIONAL DAY for TRUTH and RECONCILIATION September 30, 2021

IAN PATON

MLA | DELTA SOUTH BC Nurses’ Union is committed to decolonizing health care and ensuring cultural safety for all Indigenous peoples – towards a genuine and just process of truth and reconciliation. #EveryChildMatters #TruthAndReconciliationDay

604-940-7930 Ian.Paton.MLA@leg.bc.ca /IanPatonDelta

A message from your local MLA

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National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

Renewing commitments to work together SANDOR GYARMATI

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The B.C government is encouraging residents to help shape B.C.’s antiracism data legislation.

The public consultation will help inform government about how to collect data in a way that is reflective of the needs and experiences of Indigenous, Black and people of colour (IBPOC) communities, said Rachna Singh, Parliamentary Secretary for AntiRacism Initiatives, in a

news release earlier this month.

Systemic racism exists everywhere, including in government policies and programs, said Singh, adding the engagement will help shed more light on the experiences of people using government services in B.C. British Columbians are encouraged to share their stories and experiences using SenseMaker, an online tool, to let users share and reflect on their own stories anonymously and in real time with researchers

and policy makers.

The public engagement runs until Nov. 30.

The legislation is expected to be introduced in spring 2022.

Also this month, the province and the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) have renewed their commitment to work together to advance lasting and meaningful reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in B.C. An updated memorandum of understanding (MOU) between UBCM and the prov-

ince highlights reconciliation as a shared, cross-government responsibility, according to the Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation.

Meanwhile, a Delta civic advisory committee formed this year has also been working come up with recommendations to city council on actions to support diversity and inclusion, as well as combat racism and discrimination.

The Mayor’s Task Force on Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-

Racism includes members from a wide range of backgrounds, including Indigenous, who discuss issues as well as potential initiatives including increasing community engagement.

Civic staff have developed a draft work plan for the task force’s review that supplements the audit, and reflects suggestions put forward by the task force, containing 32 actions proposed for implementation in the next five years.

Among those is for

Delta to consult with First Nations on projects of mutual interest, as well as engage with the Tsawwassen First Nation and Musqueam Indian Band to seek their input on art installations, engage Indigenous artists, supporting traditional sports activities and Indigenous athletes.

Task force members also suggested that there are many First Nation dates of importance that could be built into the community calendar, as well as sites and art worth highlighting.

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Wills & Estates

Seeking the services of a notary for will preparation

BC Notaries wholeheartedly support the Province of B.C.’s declaration of Oct. 3-`9 as Make a Will Week, which encourages the many British Columbians who don’t have a current Will to prepare one, and families to discuss the topic and future planning.

A well-considered legal Will provides peace of mind for the individual preparing it, as well as for their family and friends left to execute their wishes.

Despite this, ongoing surveys conducted for BC Notaries Association since 2014 show only about half of British Columbian adults have a legal Will. In 2014, a Mustel Group omnibus telephone poll of 502 adults in B.C. reported that 55 per cent of British Columbian adults have a current and legal Will. Six years later, in 2020, an online Ipsos survey of 801 B.C. residents showed 50 per cent of adults have an up-to-date legal Will.

It appears that homeowners and parents of dependent

children are starting to act on that message. Data collected

by Ipsos for BC Notaries last year shows an increase in homeowners having a current Will, 64 per cent versus 57 per cent in 2018, and 49 of parents of children 18 or younger have a Will, up from 34 per cent in 2018. Still, less than half of families with dependent children have a Will in place. If the Public Guardian and Trustee is brought in to administer the estate, the Province may then decide on the future of dependent children and assets.

When interviewing a client who wants an up-to-date Will prepared, Notaries will often ask their clients to bring in old Wills or any notes they have prepared, and then help them to draft a new proper Will as opposed to editing a Do-ItYourself Will that increases risk for everyone. When a client brings in an old DIY Will or a DIY Will they were considering using, it is not uncommon for a Notary to

Daniel Boisvert identify key issues with these, such as forgetting to name a spouse as an executor or primary beneficiary or neglecting to name a beneficiary or beneficiaries for the rest and residue of the estate. These key components of a Will, if overlooked, may have detrimental effects on the ability of an executor to carry out the Will maker’s wishes accurately and completely. Having a pro-

fessionally drafted Will also has the additional benefit of giving third parties, such as banks, other financial institutions, and even the courts, greater confidence that the Will maker was properly evaluated at the time of the Will drafting for competency and capacity. This confidence will often make it easier for executors when working with these third parties to execute the Will maker’s wishes.

“Unclear instructions in a Will can bring into question the person’s intentions and wishes, and this ambiguity can result in conflict, with people challenging the Will in court and greatly extends the probate period,” said Daniel Boisvert, a Notary in Delta and President of BC Notaries Association. “By meeting with a Notary or other legal professional, we can guide you not just through the steps, but ask questions you might not have thought about and ensure your directions are clear to your executor.”

The start of the COVID-19 pandemic last year served as a vivid reminder for a lot of people who had put off making a Will. At that time, Notaries received a significant increase in calls about preparing Wills.

Data from the 2020 Ipsos survey also found that 27 per cent of people who didn’t have a Will were more likely to have a Will prepared in the next year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That figure increased for parents of children 18 or younger, going up to 37 per cent, and to 38 per cent for people aged 55 or older.

Additionally, many parents are helping their adult children purchase their first home, with some appearing on the title of the property. In this situation, it’s a good idea for both parties to have a Will, so that wishes around home ownership are made clear. BC Notaries often inform homebuyers about the benefits of having a Will while they are doing the conveyancing for a home purchase.

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Mediation, has been involved in mediating disputes between will makers and beneficiaries, usually between parents and their children, as well as family disputes and elder law disputes. Two associates of Delta Mediation, Ulf Ottho (a retired lawyer) and David Hoyt (an active lawyer), have observed that the area of wills and estates disputes is often more emotionally challenging for the participants than divorce and family law disputes.

Having a legal background and a knowledge of wills variation legislation, competency issues and case precedents is crucial to enabling a mediator to find solutions and a fair settlement of matters in dispute. Moreover, Delta Mediation offers their services in most instances at the comparatively low rate of $200 per hour.

A mediator must make the parties aware of the risks involved respecting positions they may take in the dispute if the matter is litigated in a court.

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A will lets your loved ones know what your wishes are after you have gone, including for your children, your assets, or your funeral. MyLawBC’s services are all online, and we’ll give you links to other helpful online or phone-based services Please see Online access to justice for more help.

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Tips on how to make a will for B.C. residents How do I make a will?

A will is a document that leaves instructions about what you want done with everything you own after your death.

Everything you own at your death is called the estate.

The will appoints the executor, who is responsible for carrying out the instructions in the will.

A legal procedure that confirms the will can be acted on and authorizes the executor to act is called probate.

Because a will is a legal document, you need to understand property ownership rules and the law about wills in order to make a valid will.

Good starting points include: • About Wills and

Estates, from BC Ministry of Justice, provides general information about wills and estates. In addition to providing definition of terms used in legal documents, it answers common questions about wills, probate, administration, and estates.

• Preparing a Will and Estate Planning, from People’s Law School, outlines the basics of making a will and an estate plan.

• Preparing Your Will, from People’s Law School, outlines when to make a will, what approach to take, and how to register a will.

• LSLAP Manual: Wills and Estates, from the UBC Law Students’ Legal Advice Program (LSLAP), has a section on making

a will, including instructions on writing the will and sample wording.

Also see the CLBC’s page on Wills and Pers onal Planning Resources here.

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• If you have more questions or need further help- please see the Get Help services that are available via the Courthouse Libraries BC Wills Resources page.

• Legal Programs, from Seniors First BC, offers free legal consultations for seniors age 55+ (with low-income or other barriers) at select locations in Metro Vancouver once a month.

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Fire Prevention Week

DFCS’s annual Boot Drive fundraiser returns Oct. 8-9 MARK BOOTH

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A popular and key fundraising campaign is back for the Delta Firefighters’ Charitable Society (DFCS) after a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19.

The DFCS’s annual Boot Drive will take place Oct. 8 and 9 at 12 loca-

tions across the city.

Delta firefighters will be on hand to accept donations that will be forwarded to Muscular Dystrophy Canada and other local charity organizations. The Boot Drive was launched back in 1981. Just over $24,000 was raised in 2019 and the hope is to surpass $25,000 this year.

“From the outset and for over three decades, our boot drive was entirely branded for Muscular Dystrophy Canada. This was and continues to be a fire service tradition in supporting both children and adults who have Muscular Dystrophy.

Some years ago, we shifted our boot drive to support local charities as

well, while still supporting muscular dystrophy,” explained DFCS director Kristy Storey.

“We have committed to donating $10,000 to Muscular Dystrophy Canada as one of the 2021 beneficiaries. Funds raised beyond $10,000 will stay local and support Delta charities and children’s programs. We

Delta Firefighters Charitable Society members Daryl McMillan and John Burr during 2019 Boot Drive. This year’s event goes Oct. 8-9. fundraise locally, so we are committed to keeping much of those funds in Ladner, Tsawwassen and North Delta communities so we can continue to support our Delta citizens.”

Storey added the campaign is well-aware the public is carrying less cash these days due to the pandemic and there will be another option for the community to support the cause.

“We will have debit/ credit card terminals at each location so people who wish to donate can simply ‘tap’ and have a contactless transaction.

We recognize that due to COVID-19, people don’t

FIRE PREVENTION WEEK October 3 - 9, 2021

Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety is this year’s Fire Prevention Week theme, to help educate us about the different sounds that smoke and carbon monoxide alarms make. Knowing what to do when an alarm sounds will help keep you and your family safe. When an alarm makes noises – a beeping sound or a chirping sound – you must take action. Visit Delta Fire’s new Facebook and Twitter pages (@CityofDeltaFire) for more safety tips and resources.

To learn more, visit www.deltafire.ca or www.nfpa.org

carry cash as frequently, but of course, we will still be accepting cash and coin donations,” she said.

Locations for the Boot Drive include: Ladner Starbucks, London Drugs, Stir Coffee House, Save-On-Foods.

Tsawwassen Rose and Crown Liquor Quicker, Thrifty Foods, Save-On-Foods.

North Delta Superstore, Starbucks (72nd and Scott Road), Starbucks (64th and Scott Road), Safeway, Annacis Island Tim Horton’s (Friday only).

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Pay attention to those beeps.

That’s the message from the Delta Fire Department and the theme of this year’s Fire and Prevention Week that runs from Oct. 3 to 9.

‘Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety’ works to educate everyone about simple, but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe.

“We get a lot of calls from citizens saying my smoke alarm or my carbon monoxide alarm is

making an alarm and what should I do? Then when they describe what it is doing, it’s not alarming, it’s notifying you that (batteries) need to be placed,” explained Delta Deputy fire Chief Dave Wood.

“When you here a beep then nothing then a beep later, that means the difference between the alarm and the battery telling you that I need to be replaced.

I think it’s an educational thing and there needs to be an awareness.”

Wood added people just need to understand more about their in-house alarms.

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Fire Prevention Week

“Golden ticket” will determine Delta’s Fire-Chief-For-A-Day MARK BOOTH

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It’s a new and exciting twist to Delta Fire Department’s popular Fire-Chief-For-A-Day contest.

Typically, the Fire Prevention Week contest would be an application process for all Delta students in Kindergarten to Grade 4 and a winner would be selected. COVID-19 prevented the contest from happening a year ago and the department has made some changes for it to proceed and take the place of its usual school visits this year.

“Once again, we won’t be going out to the schools to do our education process,” explained Deputy fire Chief Dave Wood. “Instead, we have partnered up with some people in the community and we got grab bags for all the students with educational material inside of them. Every K-to-4 kid will get a grab bag with some colouring stuff inside and it will also direct them to the (National Fire Prevention Association) web page so mom and dad can find out a lot more

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Delta fire department’s mascot “Flash” shows what the “golden ticket” will look like for one lucky Delta elementary school student who will become Fire-Chief-For-A-Day and join Delta fire Chief Guy McKintuck (second from left) for an exciting day of activities. about fire safety.”

The department is well aware some students may not even bother to look through their bag. That’s where the FireChief-For-Day contest kicks in.

“One of these grab bags

will have a ‘Willy Wonka’ style golden ticket inside. Some child is going to open up his or her bag and will be the winner of our Fire-Chief-For-A-Day. It’s going to be totally random and we know they will be looking

through their bags and at least digging into the information too,” continued Wood.

“They will be able to have breakfast with the fire Chief and mayor and then attend one of our fire halls. With safety

pre-cautions in place, they will be able to participate in some firefighting drills, some auto extrication and some high angle adventures. It’ still going to be a good day for one child in Delta that’s for sure.”

Recognizing the sounds of your smoke alarms

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CONTINUED from Page 28 Tips include: - A continuous set of three loud beeps—beep, beep, beep—means smoke or fire. Get out, call 9-1-1, and stay out.

-A single chirp every 30 or 60 seconds means the battery is low and must be changed.

-Chirping that continues after the battery has been replaced means the alarm is at the end of its life and the unit must be replaced.

- All smoke alarms must be replaced after 10 years.

- Make sure your smoke and CO alarms meet the needs of all your family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities. “(National Fire Protection Association’s) motto is ‘hear a beep get on your feet.’ Hear a chirp then make a change. If it’s alarming get out. If it’s chirping, it’s wake-up I’m here, I need some help and I need to be fed (a new battery),” added

Wood.

For the second straight year, COVID-19 has resulted in Delta Fire adjusting its promoting of Fire Prevention Week. It will rely mainly on a social media campaign and information material that will be distributed through local elementary schools.

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For the second year, Bria Communities will host a Drive-Thru Pie

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To celebrate National Seniors Day on Friday, South Delta seniors can get a free pie at a drive-thru event from 10 a.m. to 11:30 at The Wexford in Tsawwassen. drive-thru event will be held. “Last year’s pie drive-thru was awesome.

It checked all the safety boxes and gave seniors something they love — homemade pie. People were so delighted that they got a whole pie, not just a slice!”

This year, the feature give-away pie, The Autumn Crumble, was developed by Chef Sean McCarthy at The Wexford. It includes a tasty pecan-coconut crumble over a smooth yam filling with a surprise ingredient — Chinese five-spice.

“It’s a twist on a traditional Thanksgiving pie, and it definitely tastiest when served warm,” said McCarthy, adding that his mom gets credit for the crust, as he borrowed the recipe from her.

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we can do is give away some delicious pie,” added Bryce.

Chef McCarthy and Chef Matthew Baryluk of The Waterford will prepare and package 100 pies to give away to seniors at the drive-thru event at The Wexford (1737 56 St.) on Friday, Oct. 1 between 10 and 11:30 a.m. Safety and health precautions are top priority in this event; seniors are invited to stay in their cars to receive their pie, and contact tracing and masks will be part of the safety protocol.

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LIVING THE GOOD LIFE

Connect with older persons in your community DAN LEVITT

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Each year Canadians celebrate the contributions of seniors on Oct. 1, which coincides with the United Nations International Day of Older Persons.

The pandemic has certainly raised awareness of the challenges of aging in today’s world and also shined a spotlight on the opportunities to enhance the lives of older adults.

As we begin to find a new normal, we have an opportunity to not only rethink seniors living environments and age-friendly cities, but to reconsider our attitudes towards older persons and the impact of an aging population on society.

Seniors rely on places

like the community centre at KinVillage.

Reopening requires volunteers who are increasingly being welcomed back to support onsite programs and outreach services that help seniors extend their independence aging at home.

Likewise, volunteers are needed in assisted living and long-term care adding companionship and meaningful socialization helping supplement therapeutic programs and recreational activities.

Connecting in-person with older people, members of your family, your neighbours, and other people that you know in the community is vital.

Everyone has a story to tell and listening to theirs is always valued building a friendship bond.

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This Seniors Day on Oct. 1 make a commitment to connect with older persons in our lives, bring joy to their day and give hope for a better tomorrow. in activities that you are passionate about and have fun whether a walk-

ing group, book club, teaching exercise classes, or sharing your arts and

crafts expertise. Older people like new experiences just as much as

younger people.

If you have a pet, animal therapy has incredible impacts for older people living in care who desire the simple act of petting a dog or holding a cat.

Likewise, helping seniors access musical set lists is therapeutic often bringing back words and reminiscing about younger years.

This Seniors Day let’s make a commitment to connect with older persons in our lives, bring joy to their day and give hope for a better tomorrow.

Dan Levitt is chief executive officer of South Delta’s KinVillage, an adjunct professor of gerontology at SFU, adjunct professor of nursing at UBC and a sessional instructor at BCIT.

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Fall Car Care

Winter tires are a smart safety investment Winter tires are an investment in safety — for you, your family and friends, and others sharing Delta roads.

Winter tires provide better traction and stopping performance than summer tires in cold temperatures and on wet, snowy, and icy roads.

And traction may be the difference between safely driving on winter roads and being involved in a serious crash.

Winter tires or chains are also required on many highways in B.C. from Oct. 1 to March 31. For select highways, including mountain passes and rural routes in high snowfall areas, the date extends through April 30 to account for earlyspring snowfall.

Legal requirement for winter tires A winter tire must be in good condition, with a minimum tread depth of 3.5 mm (5/32 inches).

Both the 3-peaked mountain/snowflake and all-season Mud and Snow (M+S) tires meet the legal requirements for winter tire designation in B.C. Winter tires with a 3-peaked mountain and snowflake symbol provide good winter driving performance, especially in harsh winter conditions.

They outperform mud and snow tires at temperatures of 7 C or lower. The natural rubber compound in these tires helps them to stay soft and flexible in colder temperatures.

Chains on summer tires are not an acceptable substitute for legal winter tires on signed B.C. highways.

Drivers without the proper winter tires in good condition driving on designated B.C. highways can be fined $121.

Some tips about winter tires: * Make sure they match All four tires need to

match in size, tread type, and depth. You need at least two matching winter tires on the primary drive axle, even for a 4X4 vehicle. Using different types of tires compromises stability and could cause your vehicle to fishtail. * Check wear and pressure Always check the wear of your winter tires before installing them. Monitor tire pressure often as it can drop in cold weather. * Carry chains or other traction devices Passenger vehicles may use alternative traction devices such as chains with their winter tires. Know how to put them on and test them for performance in winter conditions before using them.

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SunDevilsreturntothefieldhockeypitch Senior girls program back in action this week after COVID-19 pandemic wiped out 2020 campaign MARK BOOTH

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The South Delta Sun Devils have emerged from a year-long hiatus with a youthful line-up and not exactly sure what the 2021 high school field hockey season is going to look like.

Under longtime head coach Neil McLennan, the Sun Devils have been training for the past three weeks out of Holly Park in Ladner while turf replacement continues at their regular pitch at Winskill Park.

The COVID-19 pandemic likely cost the program another serious run at the provincial podium as a group of talented Grade 12s never did get a chance to play their final season.

Now, McLennan is working with a roster loaded with Grade 10s, and just four seniors, that is about to commence on a limited South Fraser AAA regular season schedule.

“We have lost a lot of very talented players but that’s okay.

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Neil McLennan is in his 24th year guiding South Delta Secondary’s senior girls field hockey program. The Sun Devils got their first taste of league action since 2019 this week.

It’s high school field hockey and (that’s what it’s all about),” said McLennan in his 24th season at the helm. “For me it’s always about what the girls get out of it. I still like working with kids. You hope they will listen and they will learn. There are

a lot of funny details to learn about this game. “(After not playing last year) a lot of the (field hockey) schools are suffering a little bit because you just lose the momentum of kids joining and learning.”

COVID-related travel restrictions will limit the program’s typical travel schedule.

The Bridgman Cup in Victoria, considered the most prestigious high school tournament of the season, has already been cancelled. The Sun Devils

still hope to be on Vancouver Island this weekend for the John Ferreira Tournament in Duncan, however, McLennan is awaiting for approval.

Currently Delta school teams are not allowed to stay overnight for tournaments or exhibition games.

“We could make two day trips in a row but that’s a lot of time on the ferry. I’m not sure that’s effective use of our time,” continued McLennan.

“Duncan is also hosting provincials (Nov. 10 to 12) this year and apparently they could make an exception (of being able to travel) for that. But (after last year) you really don’t know. Community sports and school sports have different rules. You just hope for the kids that we get a chance to play.”

The bulk of the Sun Devils roster have played together at the community club level with the Delta Falcons. The team has also welcomed a pair of international students from Germany.

South Delta battle Belmont on Saturday in second to last home game

It’s a key early season tilt on Saturday in Tsawwassen as the South Delta Sun Devils look to gain some traction in B.C. High School Football’s deeply-competitive Western AAA Conference.

The Sun Devils will host the Belmont Bulldogs at 1:30 p.m. with both teams entering the contest with 0-1 records.

South Delta will then hit the road for four consecutive weeks with games at Notre Dame, St. Thomas More, Seaquam and Vancouver College respectively.

The hosts are coming

off a 35-14 loss to the No. 2 ranked Mt. Doug Rams last Friday in the provincial capital. The underdog Sun Devils hung tough early, missing a field goal that would have made it 14-10 in the opening half.

The difference was the Rams’ vaunted running attack that racked up 423-yards along the ground, thanks to their imposing offensive line that averages 6-foot-4 and 300-pounds across the five positions.

Still, South Delta did enjoy some success on offence with Grade 11 quarterback Kenny Scott

Quarterback Kenny Scott and the South Delta Sun Devils host Victoria’s Belmont on Saturday.

throwing for 158-yards and adding another 75 on the ground. Senior running back Jesse Mitran combined for 112 in total yards including 82 rushing.

Three times the Sun Devils were turned away inside the Rams’ 10-yardline in the second half.

It was an encouraging enough performance after the disappointment of falling 21-7 to the Terry Fox Ravens a week earlier in exhibition play at the SDSS oval.

Head coach Ray Moon feels his team could match-up well with any

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Eastern Conference opponent in the opening round of the playoffs, however, there is still the task of locking down a spot and a win Saturday would go a long way to achieving that.

Belmont is coming off a 13-0 home field loss to New West.

“The kids were pretty upset at how bad they played against Fox,” said Moon. “We could be a team that is low key, winning some games quietly and making it into the playoffs. The West (Conference) is just a constant war week after week.”

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Rams host Green and Gold Day at Dennison

A big weekend for the South Delta Rams community football club included a large turnout for its girls flag day and the annual Green and Gold Day on Sept. 19 at Dennison Park.

More than 40 interested players participated in the girls flag day as the club moves forward to forming teams for next spring.

Here is a rundown of Sunday’s Green and Gold Day: U8 Flag The U8 flaggers started the day with a doubleheader.

The Green team had a backand-forth matchup against the Westside Warriors. Blake Mortensen enjoyed his consecutive game with an exciting run, making multiple defenders miss his flags. Riley Kringhaug was a force on the defensive side of the ball, making it extremely difficult for the Warriors to run to her side of the field. Mateo Vuk played an awesome two-way game, which included catching a pass from Mason Davis and stopping a couple Westside drives with some excellent flag-

PHOTO BY JIM KINNEAR

South Delta Pee Wee Rams battled Cloverdale as part of the community football club’s annual Green and Gold Day on Sept. 19 at Dennison park in Tsawwassen. ging.

The Gold team faced off against a strong North Surrey Ravens who didn’t give the Gold team much room on the ground to run the ball. It meant the offence had to move the ball through the air. Declan Grant completed a nice pass to Rocco Stein who then ran 40-yards for

a TD. Westen Jaeger and Reign Williams played a fantastic game on defence.

Atom Division Next up was the Atom Green team taking on the Langley Bandits. This game was a onesided affair and the Atom Green team continued its winning ways. Ronik Dayal had a stand-

out performance on the offensive side of the ball, opening up holes for the running back from the tight end positions, and even had a 50-yard run himself.

On the defensive side, Ethan Wood had an interception and returned it for a touchdown.

Following that, the Atom Gold team suffered a tough

32-0 loss to a strong Coquitlam Chargers team.

Brady Robertson and Sebastian Lo were forces on a defence that continued to shut down the Chargers and hold them to negative yards, despite their few touchdown runs. Evan Chatha and Kooper Purbs contributed big gains on the ground, while quarterback Dashten Kingston helped march the ball upfield with several nicely completed passes.

Pee Wee Division The Pee Wee Rams had their home opener against Cloverdale Bobcats and it ended in a 32-0 loss.

The team was enthusiastic playing for the first time on home field. The Rams came up a bit short, but the players are definitely eager to continue learning and progressing. The Rams defence was absolutely stellar, with some amazing tackles from Quinn Guppy and Kane Laporte. Quarterback Quin Kirincic showed real leadership playing both offence and defence in the second half.

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$1,199,000 HALF-DUPLEX STYLE TOWNHOME AT CHESAPEAKE LANDING! 98 5900 FERRY ROAD 3 BEDS / 3 BATHS / 2141 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $1,199,000

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CALL US AT (604) 946-8000 EMAIL US AT AILEEN@AILEENNOGUER.COM SEE MORE AT AILEENNOGUER.COM RE/MAX PROGROUP REALTY 5360 12TH AVENUE, DELTA, BC, V4M 2B3

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Todd Jackson, B.A. Amy Lambert, B.A. Richard Lowe, RIBC Mike Van Straaten, BMgt Personal Real Estate Corpora�on

Realtor

Personal Real Estate Corpora�on

5883 Grove Ave, Ladner $1,549,000

RENOVATED, RUSTIC, AND ROOM FOR EXTENDED FAMILY! 3 bedrooms plus den (or 4th bedroom), 2 bathrooms, open concept kitchen & living area w/ vaulted pine ceilings. Updates include roof, gu"ers, windows, siding, perimeter drains, fencing, decking, kitchen, bathrooms, appliances, tankless HW on demand, A/C, irrigated garden beds, workshop, all on a beau�fully landscaped 10,161 sq # lot in a prime cul-de-sac loca�on, NOTHING TO DO BUT MOVE IN!

5179 Winskill Drive, Tsaw $2,748,000

President’s Club - 2020 Top 1% - REBGV

Realtor

#306-5535 Admiral Way, Ladner $949,900

Second chances don’t come o#en so don’t miss this one! Rare opportunity to purchase a Brand New West Facing top floor. 2 Bedroom/2 Full bathroom condo in sold out Pilot House. This unit boast an 1,180 sq# func�onal floor plan with unobstructed River views, addi�onal storage locker and bike locker. Steps from Cove Links golf course and Captains Cove Marina. Contact us for more informa�on.

#111-4743 River Rd, Ladner $589,000

Welcome to Riverwest! A well maintained complex and unit that is steps from Ladner village and all of its ameni�es. This spacious courtyard condo has 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms and boast over 1,300sq# of func�onal living space. Enjoy a large master bedroom with walk in closet and spacious 5 piece ensuite bathroom. The complex has great ameni�es which include a gym, hot tub, sauna, workshop, secure parking and oversized storage

#104-16433 19 Ave, South Surrey 4245 41B Street, Ladner $729,000 $6,100,000

#316-4977 Springs Blvd, Tsaw $710,000

TSAWWASSEN SPRINGS! The perfect place to call home while feeling like a 52 week vaca�on! Large 2 bedroom end unit (1010 sq.#.) with 2 bathrooms & 2 parking spots. Excep�onally bright with high ceilings, gas fireplace, covered deck & south exposed with panoramic views of the resort. Air condi�oned.

Outstanding ameni�es! This unit and complex brings all the good things in life close to home!....ENJOY!

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.

Bright & Open 2 bedroom + den townhome in Berkeley Village. Approx 1200 sq. Ft. , 3 levels, side by side double car garage & private roof top deck with gas hookups for BBQ & firepit. Excellent loca�on within the complex in this convenient South Surrey area.

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.

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5597 46th Ave, Ladner

1109 Skana Drive, Tsaw

4700 Holly Park Wynd, Ladner

4532 46B Street, Ladner

SOLD

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4484 Dawn Drive, Ladner 1693 Spyglass Crescent, Tsaw 1609 Duncan Drive, Tsaw

5195 11A Avenue, Tsaw

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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®

205-388 Drake Street, Vancouver MLS# R2607226 $1,038,000

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based on realtors sales for 2015-2018

LD SO

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918 English Bluff

SO Corner unit in the Governor’s Tower with views of David Lam Park & False Creek. 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1096 sqft.

24 hr concierge. Pets and rentals Videos and floor plans available at www.colleenalmrud.com

260-1440 Garden Place

LD

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1132 Walalee Drive

LD

1356 52 Street

“Fantastic, rational, personal realtor” - Matt “Colleen is so hardworking, committed to her clients, knows the real estate business inside and out” - Patricia “Colleen is a true professional”- Chris

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

THE FALL MARKET IS HERE! IT IS STILL VERY MUCH A SELLER’S MARKET!!

JUST SOLD

JUST SOLD

DEMAND REMAINS HIGH while ACTIVE LISTINGS IN SOUTH DELTA ARE EXTREMELY LOW.

NOW IS A GREAT TIME TO LIST!

If you are considering a move, please CALL US!

Ste. 415 - 1120 TSATSU SHORES DR $899,900

WATERFRONT LIVING AT ITS BEST! ENDLESS OCEAN VIEWS & AMAZING SUNSETS IN TWO LEVEL PENTHOUSE AT TSATSU SHORES! 2 BED | 2 BATH | 1,310 SQ FT | 2 VIEW DECKS

SOLD

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We would be happy to answer your questions, discuss your options & review our strategies to MAXIMIZE YOUR VALUE & GUIDE YOU SUCCESSFULLY throughout your transition to a new home!!

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Ste. 504-5055 Springs Blvd Ste. 312-5099 Springs Blvd Ste. 307-1175 55th Street 1578 Farrell Crescent 1500 Kirkwood Road

105 1840 E SOUTHMERE CRES $395,000

BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED LARGE ONE BEDROOM GROUND FLOOR SUITE AT SOUGHT AFTER SOUTHMERE MEWS WALKING DISTANCE TO SEMIAHMOO MALL!

1 BED | 1 BATH | 794 SQ FT | 400 SQ FT PRIVATE GARDEN PATIO

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5077 1A Avenue

SOLD

4969 Stevens Drive

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

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THE CHANCEYS REAL ESTATE GROUP Real Estate Team In Ladner Based on REBGV Residential Sales in Ladner since January 1, 2018 cumulative

604-946-8899

BLAKE CHANCEY

LINDA L CHANCEY

Personal Real Estate Corp.

Personal Real Estate Corp.

B BOB CHANCEY Personal Real Estate Corp.

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#1 RE/MAX Team in South Delta 2020 Based on RE/MAX Year End Statistics for 2020 NEW LISTING

3 BEDROOM TOWNHOME Have you been waiting for the perfect townhome in Ladner to call your own, well this is it! 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, over 1500 square feet of living space, and one of the nicest backyards you’ll find for a townhome anywhere in South Delta! Step inside your front door and immediately feel at home with a large entry way leading to your spacious living room with wood burning fireplace. Downstairs boasts an extraordinary layout with formal living, dining and family room that leads out to your perfect west facing backyard oasis featuring a new concrete patio and large grass space. Upstairs has 3 spacious bedrooms including your primary bedroom with walk in closet. You’re going to feel right at home as soon as you come take a look at Ladner’s hottest listing. Book your private showing!

4837 55B Street, Ladner

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110 4753 River Rd, Ladner

203 1642 56 Street, Tsawwassen

701 1551 Foster St, White Rock

$779,900

SOLD 4734 54 Street, Ladner

SOLD 5019 57 Street, Ladner

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THE CHANCEYS REAL ESTATE GROUP Real Estate Team In Ladner Based on REBGV Residential Sales in Ladner since e January 1, 2018 cumulative e

604-946-8899

BOB CHANCEY Personal Real Estate Corp.

LINDA CHANCEY L

BLAKE CHANCEY B

Personal Real Estate Corp.

Personal Real Estate Corp.

OUR FEATURE HOME

DOWN BY THE RIVER Here it is! The perfect family home & mortgage helper of your dreams is ready for you! Located in Ladner’s fabulous Port Guichon neighbourhood right across from the Fraser River. Enjoy 2195 sq.ft of living space over 3 levels in the main home with 4 large bedrooms and a gorgeous 4-pc ensuite & walk-in-closet in the primary. The open concept kitchen & living space is an inviting hub for gathering your family together! On the top floor you’ll find views of the river, ocean & mountains plus a huge bedroom & loft area with flex space for your family’s needs. The 800 sq.ft detached coach home is located above the 2 car garage on 2 levels with lane access & it’s own parking space. An ideal legal mortgage helper or in-law suite! Close to all the best Ladner has to offer, walking trails, Westham Island, schools, parks, & historic Ladner Village. Don’t let someone else call this their home!

A 4524 River Road W, Ladner info@thechanceyteam.com

$1,628,000

thechanceys.com

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DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH!

SECLUDED EQUESTRIAN FACILITY TY! Y

4774 104TH STREET

First time this amazing secluded 20.25 acre parcel has been offered for sale since 1955 which is located just off Hornby Drive on the quiet section of 104th close to Boundaryy Bayy and private member grass airstrip. All 3 buiildings i g on this propertyy were built in 1972 which includes i a sprawli p i ing 3,162 sq. ft. 4 bedroom rancher w/3 3 + car concrete driveway 30 was substantially renovated and enlarged in 1987 and roof redone 10 years ago. The second residence is a 1238 sq. ft. Woods bungalow g presentlyy rented and the spectacular 8,400 8 sq. ft. 20 0 stall barn which was used from day 1 to breed race horses up until 7 years ago is trulyy a first class facility complete with steel rooff and cladding. Attention to detail here is second to none including chain link fencing that surrounds the entire property.

$6,800,000

JUST LISTED!!

MLS R2604526 360º TOUR

114 1175 FERGUSON ROAD $369,000 Spacious almost 800 sq.ft. ground floor condo with massive South facing garden patio perfect for relaxing in Century House located in the heart of Tsawwassen just minutes walking g distance to all amenities and the beach h so you can leave the car at home.

Featuring g a huge living room open p to the dining d area & kitchen with h a generously sized master and ensuite g l laundry. y Also offers new electrical upgrad d des to meet current code, a storage locker and secure underground parking. Some paint and flooring will go a long way here...it's a clean slate.

SPACIOUS RIVERWEST UNIT!

210 4743 RIVER ROAD Bright sprawling 1308 sq. ft. 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo with 9 ft ceilings throughout and a g great open floor plan in the desired Riiverwest p i complex! p S Some paint and new flooring g willl l go a long way here in this spaci p ious i unit that offers a generous siized i master with 5 piece ensuite, a huge living g room leading to the dining g area and d open kitchen and a decentt sized 2nd bedroom ideal for home office or visiting company. Also offers 2 secure underground parking stalls, a storage locker and the complex enjoys great waterway y and marina views on the North sid d of the property which is just de a 5 minute walk to old town Ladner.

MLS R2616697 360º TO OUR

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY TY! Y

$589,000 2975 53RD STREET

JUST LISTED!

MLS R2615449 360º TOU UR

John Nielsen

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Almost square 17.34 acre parcel with 823 ft. of road frontage features an English style country home, 5 stall barn, hay field and generous pasture area which has g b 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 parcell is close to BC Railway in an area of transitional properties with amazing future p potential. Call anytime for more infformation. f

$5,950,000

PORT GATEW WAY

MLS R24 427676 360º TOU UR

PERFORMANCE Real Estate Service

EXTENSIVE TASTEFUL RENOVATIONS! DESIRED WINDGROVE RESIDENCES! 1099 50B STREET

The meaning g of comprehensive rebuild 6 years ago g right g d down to the studs and well over $2 2 200,00 0 spent in enlarging and quality finishing 00 g throughout to this gorgeous 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom huge family home with room for everyone! Featuring 3,663 sq. ft. of spacious open concept p living with upgrades including g new roof, wiindows, i 6 zone hot water baseboard d heat, hot water on demand, 2 ensuites & 2 baths with nuheat, 3 g gas fireplaces,, beautiful open island g gourmet kitchen k with double d oven and 5 gas burner b cooktop looking onto expansive family y room all on a massive sunny West 12,47 7 sq.

76 q ft. park like fully fenced lot close to all ameniities. i Also features a 21 X 32 double garage, 20 X 20 workout room, 20 X 20 covered g d deck with 6 skylights, gas pots so the fun can continue if the weather turns and amazing mature landscaping front and rear. The list goes on and on here so call John today!

$1,989,000

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SOLD! OUR MLS R2 2564 4488 360º TO

203 1642 56TH STREET

Rarely available top floor 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath condo in Windgrove Residences in the heart of Tsawwassen. This 2006 built unit features an excellent layout with 16' vaulted ceilings in the living room and 9' ceilings throughout. Also offers rich Brazilian cherry wood flooring, high end kitchen with granite counters, undermount sink & SS appliances including g gas range, cathedral style windows with h custom California wood shutters and a huge master with oversized closets and well appointed fully renovated ensuite. There is private balcony access off the master bedroom, secure underground parking and a great history in this 12 unit well managed building close to all amenities.

$538,000

JU UST LISTED!!

33 Successful Years

SOLD!

The next move is yours...

CALL JOHN TODAY

604.250.8216

MLS S R2609 9373 3

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

Brian Elsey PREC

Harry Ratchford PREC

604-551-9396

604-315-2633

LANCE HUGHES 604.943.8080

www.brianelsey.ca www.harryratchford.ca

40-11291 7th Avenue, Richmond NEW LISTING

$1,198,000

IMMACULATE: this DETACHED townhouse is located in the park-like Mariner’s Village, just steps away from the dyke, Gary Park and Steveston village with its restaurants, boutiques and cafes. Also close to the library and schools including Lord Byng elementary & McMath Secondary. Very family oriented neighborhood with indoor pool and clubhouse. This property comes with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bath on the first floor with living room, dining room, kitchen (with brand new appliances) and a family room on the second floor. The downstairs master bedroom has an ensuite and a sliding door leading to the patio and the fully fenced back yard. There are 3 sky lights on the second floor which make the whole upper floor very bright. The windows are updated as are the floors upstairs (engineered hardwood).

Experience • Knowledge • Professionalism

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LIFETIME MEMBER

www.lancehughes.com Re/Max Progroup Realty

NEW LISTING

$3,998,000

OPEN SUN 2-4 BY APPOINTMENT

103S 1100 56 Street, Tsaw

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$699,900

Spacious ground level condo in Tsawwassen’s sought after Royal Oaks! This 1,315 sf 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo features an amazing floor plan with large private covered patio. Nicely renovated throughout including newer appliances & laminate flooring. Master bedroom is complete with walk-in closet and ensuite with separate shower & soaker tub. Wonderful central location, a quick walk to amenities, shops & restaurants.

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412 Allen Drive Tsaw

Call Brian or Harry for a FREE MARKET EVALUATION of your home!

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

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

645 English Bluff 16,264 sq.ft. private estate lot overlooking Georgia Strait. Walkthrough the front door into the grand foyer, and over 5200 sq.ft. of living space. Features real hardwood throughout with 5 bedrooms upstairs including gym. The extra large master has 5 pce ensuite & private western exposed terrace. Downstairs has gourmet kitchen, family room, billiards room, wine room & office. Double oversized garage & lots of parking. Great family home on prestigious English Bluff Road.

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Eugene Knoedler PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION

SERVICE AND RESULTS YOU DESERVE D E LTA R E AL E S TAT E . N E T

Jack Knoedler 604.353.6410 JackKnoedler@remax.net

Eugene Knoedler 604.219.3177 Eugene@eugenek.ca

Progroup Realty

NEW LISTING

$2,388,000

2020 * Medallion Club represents the top 10% of Greater Vancouver Realtors based on MLS sales.

5740 Goldenrod Crescent

Stunning Executive Rancher with walk out basement in “Forest By the Bay”. Just completed extensive renovations

by Pine Construction, this 4129 sq ft home boasts fabulous views of Mt. Baker, Boundary Bay and farmland.

5 bedroom & Den plus 4 bathrooms including a large and luxurious Master bedroom on main with fireplace and spacious 5 piece en-suite with views. Main floor has a massive great room with open floor concept, a chef’s dream kitchen with large island, post and beam vaulted ceilings and large patios off both floors to take advantage of the views. Large media room with projection screen downstairs plus in-law suite and lots of storage. All new electrical, plumbing, furnace, A/C, windows, bathrooms, kitchen, flooring, security system, large garage & bonus green space out back.

NEW LISTING

$1,319,000

$2,999,000

NEW LISTING

SOLD 2290 Cormorant Drive

Gorgeous luxury living at “New Haven” in Tsawwassen Landing.

No foreign Buyer’s tax, No GST. Bright, open living space featuring over-height ceilings, wide-plank flooring on main. 3 bdrm + Loft (could be 4th bdrm), Gourmet kitchen including Wolf 6 burner gas range & integrated Sub Zero Fridge/Freezer and beverage cooler, entertainment-sized island. Vaulted ceiling in master bedroom plus a gorgeous Spa-like en-suite featuring a deep soaker tub, stone countertops, large rain shower, and in-floor radiant heating.

A/C, hot water on demand, Lots of extras.

1086 Pacific Court

Traditional meets Modern Elegance! Stunning property located one of Tsawwassen’s premier streets “Pacific Court in The Village”.

Situated in a 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.

$1,288,000

SOLD 5566 9 Avenue

Charming 3 bedroom & Den + 3 bathroom in a fantastic location directly across from Winskill Park & only 2 blocks to South Park French Immersion Elementary School & SDSS High School. This immaculate home has been lovingly cared for since 1972 by current owner. Sitting on a south facing 9042 sq ft lot with a access to huge green space for the gardener’s out there. Recent upgrades include: hardwood flooring, Centra LowE windows, H/W tank, gas fireplaces, new exterior Paint (being done now), extra attic installation. Space for RV & Toy parking.

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

5884 Whitcomb Place • $1,390,000 HUGE Property surrounding this amazing Beach Grove Charmer. Unlimited potential with this corner lot in the heart of Beach Grove. Wonderful Rancher with beautiful hardwood floors, delightful backyard for entertaining. Ethereal meandering brick work out back just finishes this fairy tale property you will be exceptionally proud to own. Do not hesitate with this very unique property.

ALLEN SCHWABE

4684 Wesley Drive $1,499,000

604-644-5664

www.bigalrealestate.com 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen seafair.com

604-943-3110

1406 Beach Grove Rd $2,489,000

5342 9th Avenue $1,674,000

5346 9th Avenue $1,608,000

565 Tralee Crescent $1,495,500

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

70 YEARS

FREE MAR RKET EVALUATION ROBIN

SHARON

BROOKE

Unlicensed Assistant

$629,900

PRICE REDUCED

#110-1702 56 STREET, TSAW

Great 2 bedroom townhouse with 2 full bathrooms up and 2 piece bathroom on main floor. Excellent open floor plan on main level, 2 good size bedrooms up with beautiful bright ensuite and walk-in closet. This gorgeous townhome is in like new condition and well located in development. Great townhouse at a great price. Seller is motivated!

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844

604-868-2844 604-868-2827 UNDER CONSTRUCTION

259 54A STREET ABSOLUTELY THE BEST BUY IN TSAW

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.

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844

WE NEED HOMES TO SELL!!! $1,499,000

EXCLUSIVE LISTING

$2,600,000

111 GRAHAM DRIVE BEST SUNSET VIEWS & LOCATION IN TSAW

FABULOUS WESTERN BLUFF VIEW LOT!!!

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844

ROBIN 604-868-2844

Custom Designed Home with simply the Best Views in Tsawwassen. This Totally Private 2 Bedroom & Den home has an Outstanding Open Floor Plan to take full advantage of all the spectacular Ocean Sunset Views.

There will NEVER be another home like this in Tsawwassen. Call for Floor Plans and more Info.

$1,999,000

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

$2,299,000

215 54A STREET, TSAWWASSEN

New home in fabulous location in Upper Tsawwassen. Great floor plan, sunny western exposure, close to parks and schools. Just starting construction so time to customize. Call for plans and information.

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844

*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

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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 Licensed Realtor

ED IST L T JUS

ED IST L T JUS

24 SHERWOOD PLACE 122 66 STREET TSAWWASSEN $1,568,000 BOUNDARY BAY

4952 8A AVENUE 803 GLENWOOD DRIVE $1,399,000 $1,768,000 TSAWWASSEN $4,597,700 TSAWWASSEN

4 Bedroom renovated family home in upper Beautiful Boundary Bay home a block from the beach.

Terrace on 8000 sq ft lot.

Panoramic Estate like property with superb German Craftmanship by Erich Hoffmann. Over 13,000 sq ft of Manicured Gardens, Water Features & Ocean Views from almost every room. Exquisitely Detailed Custom Mill Work throughout.

This fantastic 6 bdrm, 3 bath west coast designed home has vaulted ceilings, large windows, exposed beams, and natural cedar walls. Close to schools and shopping. Let’s take out 5333 upland drive and add 24 Sherwood Blvd Gorgeous family home in the Upper Terrace on an 8000 sq ft corner lot. Main floor living w/4 bedrooms & 3 baths. Move-in ready with recent kitchen and bathroom renovations.

645 52 STREET 1633 53A STREET 1637 53A STREET 216-1315 56 STREET TSAWWASSEN TSAWWASSEN $2,999,900 TSAWWASSEN $2,988,800 TSAWWASSEN $530,000 Luxury Living at its finest! This stunning executive view home has 7 well-appointed bedrooms and 7 luxurious bathrooms. The Gourmet Chef’s kitchen and large entertainment deck overlooking Tsawwassen and the North Shore Mtns.

Live at the Olivia in the heart of Tsawwassen.

Award-winning Leed, certified building. Open concept plan with fantastic kitchen including granite countertops and gas stove range.

Brand New and Spectacular 7 Bdrms/7 Baths/3 Stories 5200 sqft Executive home Built by Double Star Construction. Sunset View & North Shore Mountains. Main Floor offers a 2nd Master w/Ensuite.

$1,398,000

A Tsawwassen Gem! Nicely renovated family home close to schools, parks, shops and recreation. Large corner lot with close to 9000 sq.ft.

109-1140 55 STREET 302-4768 53RD STREET 5596 WALLACE AVENUE 54-4656 ORCA WAY $699,000 $598,000 TSAWWASSEN TSAWWASSEN $1,388,000 TSAWWASSEN $879,000 LADNER

The Pebble Hill gem you’ve been waiting for!

Meticulously kept 3 bedroom 3 bath family home in the quiet cul-de-sac - 5 min. walk to Pebble Hill Elementary and Diefenbaker Park.

Sold with Multiple Offers

Hot new Seaside 4 Bdrm townhome with 3 Full Baths and a 124 Sq.Ft. Balcony! Great lifestyle with its’ own Club House, amazing Gym, and Outdoor Pool.

Absolutely stunning and completely renovated by a professional contractor. This 2 bdrm 2 bath home is in the heart of Ladner with modern upgrades and rentals allowed.

Sold with Multiple Offers above ask!

Sold with Multiple Offers

Beautifully renovated Garden suite with almost 1500 sq. ft! 2 bdrms plus den and large 600 sq. ft patio, California shutters, granite counters, & hardwood floors.

1227 55 STREET, TSAW $1,195,000 4926 11A AVENUE, TSAW $1,298,000 5391 RAWLINS CRES, TSAW $1,825,000 2294 CORMORANT DR, TSAW $1,299,000

Trisha

• SUCCESSFULLY SELLING SOUTH DELTA REAL ESTATE • TOP 1% OF 2020 GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS®

A52 The Delta Optimist September 30, 2021

604.644.5986 shelleypater@outlook.com 1625 56th Street Delta, BC V4L 2B2

Seafair Realty

Choose Your REALTOR® Wisely

Know what you’re getting in a REALTOR© Many people choose a REALTOR© with multiple listings, thinking that a popular REALTOR© gets the sale done faster. But this isn’t always the case.

Some people prefer to have a REALTOR© with fewer listings, and who will give you and your property more time and attention.

I work with only a select few clients at any given time, allowing me to dedicate myself to you and your needs. I provide customized service and will work closely with you throughout the entire real estate process, getting to know you, and understanding your needs.

A Good REALTOR® will ensure you are able to make the best, well informed decisions when buying or selling your home.

Call or email me today for a free home evaluation. I look forward to working with you!

Shelley

$ $949,900

$ $579,900

SOLD

604-644-5986 Shelleypater@outlook.com www.shelleypater.ca

SOLD

34 127 172 STREET

67 15075 60 Avenue

PAUL KHARA Paul Khara

REAL ESTATE GROUP www.paulkhara.com

paulkhara@gmail.com NEW LISTING

4415 63A STREET $1,488,900 • EXTRA LARGE FAMILY HOME WITH ROOM TO GROW • 4 LARGE BEDROOMS & 3 BATHROOMS • SOUTH EXPOSED YARD BACKING ONTO GREENBELT • RECENT UPDATES • CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION • DESIRABLE HOLLY NEIGHBORHOOD • MINUTES TO HOLLY ELEMENTARY AND QUICK HWY ACCESS

604.816.4568 Sutton Group - Seafair Realty

Calvin Khara

ckhara94@gmail.com

16,835 SQ.FT. LOT

NEW LISTING IN CENTRAL LADNER

• ATTENTION BUILDERS, INVESTORS AND DEVELOPERS • HUGE 16,835 SQUARE FEET PRIVATE LOT • ZONED RD3 AND CAN BE SUBDIVIDED • ALLOWS FOR NEW HOMES WITH COACH HOUSES • SOLID 3 BEDROOM HOME TO RENT OR LIVE IN • GREAT LOCATION IN CENTRAL WEST LADNER • WALK TO SCHOOLS , RESTAURANTS & SHOPS • CALL PAUL FOR INFORMATION PACKAGE

CUSTOM BUILT FAMILY HOME

• ONE OWNER HOME WITH CUSTOM DETAIL • 4 BEDROOMS, 4 BATHS, DEN AND GAMES ROOM • 150 FEET DEEP EAST EXPOSED PRIVATE LOT • ON QUIET DEAD END STREET • OPEN CONCEPT, 3643 SQ. FT. HOUSE PLAN • GOURMET KITCHEN W/HIGH END APPLIANCES • MASTER BEDROOM W/ FRENCH DOORS TO LARGE DECK • GREAT HOME FOR FAMILY LIVING AND ENTERTAINING

WEST NEWTON TOWNHOUSE

• GLENWOOD VILLAGE BORDERING NORTH DELTA • LARGE 1600 SQ. FT. ONE STORY UNIT • 2 BEDROOMS , 2 FULL BATHROOMS • FORMAL LIVING, DINING, & FAMILY ROOM • 2 SLIDING DOORS TO LARGE COVERED SUNDECK • COMPLEX HAS RV PARKING YEAR ROUND • COMPLEX HAS CLUBHOUSE & GUEST SUITE

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(604) 809 2855 yingling gtom@gmail.com

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Loca�on Loca�on Loca�on!! Sought a%er Pebble Hill home in an amazing loca�on. One block to Beach access from Fred Gingell stairs, three blocks from Pebble Hill School and English Bluff Schools.

This 4 bed 3 Bath 2,400 + sq % home is ideally located on a 6,800 sq % corner lot. RV or Boat parking through South facing side gate. Ideal lot for builders or investors. Call for details.

How do you make the prefect family home? First start with a beau�ful like-new execu�ve home showcasing 4 large bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms, 3 of them ensuites. Then add in a gourmet kitchen that has numerous large windows south facing overlooking the rear pa�o and park like backyard. Take this gorgeous home and place it proudly on an 8,310 sq % lot, but wait... make it a cul de sac.. and for the icing on the cake... place it all half a block from one of the nicest 18-hole golf courses in Tsawwassen. Voila! The perfect family home does exist. Call today to see this home. It won’t last long.

5085 1st Avenue, Tsawwassen

113-4977 Springs Blvd, Tsawwassen

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$2,299,000 Builders own Home! No expense was spared in building this custom built 4,175 sq % stunning home. This 5 bed, 5 bath, execu�ve home sits proudly an 11,000 sq % lot in beau�ful upper Tsawwassen. Anway homes is a highend builder and they built this home for themselves, so it is very special. Some custom features include a large butler’s pantry, heated counter tops, pu"ng green, wine cellar, and even a huge office with its own separate entrance. Call today to view this gorgeous home!

Listed by RE/MAX

$1,188,000

Gorgeous corner unit in Tsawwassen Spring’s newest building only steps to Tsawwassen Springs Golf Course, Pat Quinn’s Restaurant. A garden pa�o home with 1622 sq.%. of luxury living with a spacious private pa�o & double car garage. High end finishing throughout including; air condi�oning, geothermal heat, high ceilings, & oversized windows. Master has a soaker tub and large shower, 2nd bdrm is en-suited plus large den. Rancher style living in a wonderful golf course community.

WANTED: Ladner Rancher 604-809-2855

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

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Looking for a change of pace? Incredible Summerland estate! Gated private lakeview acreage siding Sumac Ridge Golf Club, minutes from town. Including multiple ridges/lake view points, your own duck pond, in-ground kidney shaped pool, 58’ x 28’ detached 4 bay garage with loft above. Quality craftsmanship throughout this custom built home including a one bedroom suite in the walk out basement. The current owners have meticulously maintained & updated this truly special property. Make this your family home, set up a B&B, or consider future development potential with the RMD zoning.

302-1153 54A St - Tsaw

SL 26 2465 Wren Dr - Tsaw

502-109 Tenth St - New West

2-15140 20 Ave - South Surrey

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$1,389,900

5565 8A Avenue Great family home located on a spacious 10,420 sq# lot in central Tsawwassen! This spacious home boasts over 2,400 sq# of living space, features 5 bedrooms and has the poten�al for a mortgage helper. You ae located on a unique 2 acre block that has poten�al for land assembly and future development as you are within walking distance to both levels of schools, Winskill Park and Aqua�c Centre, restaurants, shopping, town centre, public transport and much more. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to invest in an ideal loca�on with great future growth poten�al for higher density.

$2,175,000

4736 66 Street

Shaughnessy in Ladner! This beau�ful tudor style home situated on a gated 16,761 sq# park-like estate is a gardener’s dream. With over 3,680sq# of living space, 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms this home is sure to impress with its true chef’s kitchen, a formal sunken living room with wood f/p & library lo#, elevator, spacious family room & a conservatory where you can enjoy your morning coffee overlooking your Butchart Gardens-like backyard that is complete with koi pond, beau�ful trees, pathways, plants & flowers. Great future poten�al too for subdivision and so much more!!

TAMMY MATSON 778.938.5599

www.tammymatson.com ❚ sold@tammymatson.com

SOLD OUT!!! LISTINGS WANTED!!!

Call ME for a FREE (no obligation) MARKET EVALUATION or real estate market info. Market is HOT - it’s a great time to list!

Whether you are a first time buyer or looking to downsize or upsize I can help you to decide if it’s the right time for YOU to make a move.

I LOVE living & working in Sunny South Delta!!!

SOLD

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Listed by Luxmore Realty

SOLD

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210-15300 17 Ave, S Sry 222-3133 Riverwalk Ave, Van 401-5550 14B Ave, Tsaw 22877 Gilbert Rd, MR

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Listed by Remax City

SOLD

SOLD

Listed by Mosaic

107-1704 56 St, Tsaw 202-4686 51 St, Ladner 5983 49 Ave, Ladner 4-4716 Orca Way, Tsaw

SOLD 4860 13 Ave, Tsaw

S O LD 4957 4 Ave, Tsaw

S O LD

SOLD 4904 Dogwood Dr, Tsaw

SOLD

Listed by Barbican

5112 44 Ave, Ladner 7 263 Parkside St, Tsaw

SOLD

Listed by The Firm RE

SOLD

SOLD

28-5377 8A Ave, Tsaw 342 Rosehill Wynd, Tsaw 266-1440 Garden Pl, Tsaw

THINKING OF A MOVE??? CALL ME!!! SERVICE THAT WILL MOVE YOU!!!

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

September 30, 2021 The Delta Optimist A55

Barry Chreptyk

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

604.946.1255

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SERVING ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS SINCE 1984 4612 60B Street | LOCATION IS EVERYTHING! Bright & updated 4 bed, 3 bath home backing onto Holly Elementary School. Upper floor features a spacious living room with cozy gas fireplace, refinished balcony off kitchen and eating area, 3 bedrooms, & an ENSUITE off the master. Downstairs has the perfect set up for an in-law or nanny suite and is nicely updated with newer flooring and paint. Features a large family room, full bathroom, bedroom and even has kitchen cabinetry and a fridge with space to create a full kitchen. Large laundry room is accessible from inside & from the backyard and can easily be shared. Other updates: Roof (8 years), vinyl windows. Situated on a 5993 sq ft lot with a private East facing fenced yard perfect for entertaining. A short 5 minute walk to the Ladner Leisure Centre and Bus Loop.

SOLD

“LADNER”

NEW LISTING

$1,198,000

SOLD

141-12233 92 Avenue

SOLD

New listing in Central Ladner

SOLD

SOLD

Adlington Court! Spacious 1 bedroom corner suite! Lots of windows including one in the kitchen. This one is as big as many 2 bedrooms. Gas fireplace, laminate floors, secured parking, storage locker and more.Master bedroom can easily handle a king size bed.There are also his & hers closets & a built in vanity desk too! The huge bathroom also acts as a semi-ensuite.

There is a guest suite, no age restriction & 2 pets allowed. Close to Ladner Village, shops, bus loop & all amenities. Put this on your must see list!

JUST LISTED @ $459,000

Sutton Group Seafair Realty #100-5000 Bridge Street, Ladner, BC V4K 2K4 604.946.1255 " BarryChreptyk.com " barryrc@uniserve.com An independent Member Broker

5680 46A Avenue

4533 46B Street

SOLD

SOLD

Seafair Realty

203-4758 53 Street

SOLD Call Direct 604-943-3142 Colleen Unlic.

Assistant

6742 Ladner Trunk Rd

SOLD

5013 Mariner Place

SOLD

5705 34B Avenue

3560 40 Street

SOLD

SOLD

5515 Chestnut Cres

5384 Maple Crescent

SOLD

111-15268 28 Avenue

SOLD

103-1441 Garden Place 1302-13618 100 Ave

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

MEDALLION CLUB MEMBER 2018 & 2019

HERE WE GO AGAIN! Everything we touch turns to SOLD!!

As you can see we have nothing left!

We read the market like a book!

So if you want the Strait goods, just ask and we will tell you the story and make it a happy ending for you!!

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Kat JOHNSON

seaffair reallty

5000 Bridge Street, Ladner

778.773.9563 kjohnson@sutton.com

604.943.3110

530 Ewen Avenue New Westminster • $1,199,000

534 Ewen Avenue New Westminster • $1,199,000

536 Ewen Avenue New Westminster • $1,275,000

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

2E2 8191 River Road Richmond • $599,000

WATERFRONT!

NEW BUILD

Must be sold together.

Almost 13,000 square feet of property in the heart of Queensborough. #303 - 7117 Antrim Avenue Burnaby • $679,000

#4 - 23260 Dyke Road Richmond • $737,000

23240 Dyke Road Richmond • $1,598,000

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• 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms • Spacious floor plan with over 1500 sq. ft.

• River views, Sundeck, Rooftop Terrace • Quiet location away from busy city

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100-5000 Bridge Street, Delta, BC

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#309-5472 11 AVENUE Tsawwassen Central $569,600

Welcome to WINSKILL PLACE! Centrally located and conveniently close to shops, restaurants, services and recreation, this rare, 2 level condo does not disappoint. Tastefully renovated throughout, this penthouse unit offers a bright and open kitchen and dining room with vaulted ceilings in the living room - lots of room for friends and family! Updates include engineered hardwood, solid wood cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, bar top with room for 4 stools and a stone finished gas fireplace. Other features include: large master with ensuite and separate bathroom vanity, second bedroom, den, loft, private rooftop deck, ample storage including storage locker located on same floor. 1 covered parking. Age restricted, 16 years+. No Rentals. Pets ok: 2 cats.

#1803-4189 HALIFAX STREET Brentwood Park, Burnaby $799,900

SOLD

NEW PRICE

Stunning water front views from this 2 bed/2 bath. This could be your dream property. Views from both levels. Main floor has propane fireplace in dining room. Kitchen has plenty of cabinets with a propane cooktop.

Storage under stairs and large outside locker. Second bedroom on main floor with built in desk. Also a built in desk in dining room. Laundry on main floor. Upstairs has a large bathroom with soaker tub. Closets galore.

Wet bar in master bedroom and the built in bed has views of the mountains or lay in bed and watch TV. Drop down TV is remote controlled to tuck neatly into the ceiling. Wall Fireplace in bedroom is propane. 2 parking.

Pets - OK. No rentals or kids. Sorry no space for a boat. Cash buyer only!

INFO@KENDALLAYRES.COM KENDALLAYRES.COM

KENDALL AYRES

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9 3871 W River Road Ladner • $279,900

LADNER

604.250.6981

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• Water lot allows up to 3 float homes plus boats • Storage room on shore is almost 24x16 • 2 bedroom 1 bath with wrap-around deck • No moorage fees if you own the property

Welcome to Aviara! Living in style and luxury in this lovely 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom tastefully designed unit which boasts breathtaking northwestern views of the city, North Shore mountains as well as the sunset. This unit is ideal for hosting in the bright, open layout and entertainer’s kitchen complete with island, quartz countertops, gas range, built-in oven, and stainless steel appliances.

Master bedroom includes 4 piece ensuite and walk-in closet. Other features: Engineered hardwood throughout, Fitness studio, guest suite, media lounge with kitchen and billiards table, 1 parking stall, 1 storage locker. Rentals allowed and pets allowed with restrictions. Steps to transit, Brentwood Mall, restaurants, markets and more.

Don’t wait! By appointment only.

Tim & Sharon “We Can Relate”

TheDeltaGroup.ca

• 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms • Sub-Penthouse close to Metrotown & 2 blk to skytrain • Pets welcome & rentals • Large locker & extra parking available

• New Construction • Excellent floor plan • 2 bed/2 bath with flex room • Fully Rain Screened • Double sided roof top decks • Secure Moorage in Richmond

GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD!

Absolutely the best 10 out of 10 LOCATION with 2 LOT SUBDIVISION POTENTIAL too! Next to a park, and on one of the most sought after streets in Ladner- Whitworth Crescent! Steps to DSS, Ladner Elementary and Sacred Heart Schools. This spacious 2953SF 6 bedroom, 3 bath home is perfect for the busy family who needs a comfortable layout or for an extended family.Also features a bonus double garage and workshop for the handyman. This huge 11,657 sf sun drenched private fenced mature landscaped gardens offer a great opportunity for a FUTURE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY with 80’ Frontage.

THE IDEAL FAMILY HOME FOR NOW AND INVEST FOR THE FUTURE.

5125 Whitworth Cr S

$1,948,888

TSAWWASSEN

JUST LISTED

LD O S T JUS

Tim Rohwer

604-762-2041

Commercial Residential Specialist info@thedeltagroup.ca

EXCLUSIVE MONTERRA T/H! • Be sure to check out this 2887sf 2 bedroom 2 1/2 bath townhome • Private setting in a secured gated community with extensive CLUB Facilities • Enjoy lifestyle of spacious living, gardens, lagoons and beach walks • GREAT LOCATION, MOVE IN CONDITION

#327-6505 3rd Avenue

$1,698,000

LADNER

LD O S T JUS

Sharon Rohwer 604-760-7163

Residential Seniors Specialist info@thedeltagroup.ca Regency Realty Ltd. 1333 - 56th St., Delta, BC V4L 2A6

4882 44A Avenue

NEW WESTMINSTER

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#214-215 Mowat St

Gus says it’s COOL to invest in Real Estate!

What do you think?

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Top 10% in SALES of ALL GREATER VANCOUVER for 37 YEARS #1 at ROYAL LEPAGE REGENCY Rlty for 10 YEARS 51 YEARS OF COMBINED EXPERIENCE SELLING SOUTH DELTA!

Johanna 604-719-7345 Medallion Club 29 Years

Stefan B.B.A. 604-767-4038 Medallion Club 11 Years

jjgeffke@dccnet.com • www.geffketeam.com

Bonnie

Licensed Assistant Translator in Cantonese & Mandarin

SUCCESSFULLY SELLING DELTA FOR 37 YEARS!

WE ARE WORKING FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS TO GET THE BEST VALUE! WE OFFER 100% PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AND SERVICE! WE HAVE BUYERS LOOKING FOR DETACHED HOMES - CONDOS - BARE-LAND STRATA & CONDOS IN TSAWWASSEN SPRINGS! $769,900

NEW LISTING!

1 YEAR YOUNG TOWNHOUSE IN KINGS LANDING!! NESTLED IN THE BEAR CREEK AREA #124 - 8168 136A STREET, SURREY 1,390 SQ.FT. HOME FEATURING 4 BDRMS, 3 BATHS, CLOSE TO ALL AMENITIES, FENCED & GATED FRONT YARD, CLUB HOUSE. LOCATION, LOCATION!

NEW LISTING!

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$1,327,000

TEAM

SLOCATION, LOCATION!

787 GILCHRIST DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN

BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED 2,591 SQ.FT. HOME! UPSTAIRS FEATURING 3 BDRMS, OPEN LIVING & DINING AREA, KITCHEN & SOLARIUM! THE DOWNSTAIRS HAS AN IN-LAW-SUITE WITH A KITCHEN, LVNG ROOM, 1 BDRM & DEN. JUST WALK TO SOUTH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL! PERFECT FOR A YOUNG FAMILY! SHOWS BEAUTIFULLY!! $918,000 by SOLD

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$3,000,000 M

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by GEF SOLD

5077 1A AVENUE TSAWWASSEN

RECENTLY SOLD 3 PROPERTIES IN STAHAKEN & 7 IN TSAWWASSEN SHORES! WE WERE INVOLVED FROM DAY ONE, WHEN STAHAKEN WAS DEVELOPED & HAVE SOLD CLOSE TO 30 PROPERTIES THERE SINCE. IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO SELL OR PURCHASE LEASED HOLD PROPERTIES, WE HAVE THE KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, ANSWERS TO THE BUYERS’ QUESTIONS!

RECENTLY SOLD 7 PROPERTIES IN TSAWWASSEN SPRINGS! WE LOVE TSAWWASSEN SPRINGS & IT SHOWS! CALL US NOW!

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

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REMEMBRANCES OBITUARIES

A TIME TO Remember

IN MEMORIAM

In Loving Memory of

Dolly “Violet Elizabeth” Wilson 1910 - 2004

Loved ones who have passed on can be remembered through a Tribute Gift to Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation.

What Wh h I would give to clasp her hand Her dear, sweet face to see; Too hear her voice, to see her smile, That meant so much to me.

You left behind an aching heart, That loved you most sincere.

I never did, nor never will Forget you, grandma dear.

Donations made in memory of your loved ones will be acknowledge with cards sent to family members and an acknowledgement and receipt sent to the donor.

Tributes for September

Rest in peace, sweet grandma.

With love from your family

Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation gratefully acknowledges gifts in memory of: Frank Barr Kuldip Singh Cheema Frank Coholan Ronnie Gibson Ellen Johnston Dennis Kamlah Fred K. Kennedy Margaret Kittson Bill Kushnir Arden Leung June Massey Lila Massey Ian D. Paton Sr. Joan Robinson Rena Simpson Jean Van Vliet

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Your gift assists the Foundation to purchase vital medical equipment for Delta Hospital.

5800 Mountain View Blvd.

Delta, B.C. V4K 3V6 www.dhchfoundation.ca Phone: 604-940-9695 Fax: 604-940-9670

DUGMORE, Ronald May 11, 1927 − September 18, 2021 ADVERTISING POLICIES

On September 25th, at the age of 74, with her family at her side, Joan passed away in Ladner, British Columbia after a brief illness.

Joan was born on November 7th, 1946 in Toronto, Ontario at Mt. St. Joseph Hospital, daughter of James Worfolk and Eleanor McDowell. She grew up in Toronto, enjoying summers at the family cottage on Midland Bay, north of Toronto.

Joan moved to BC in 1965, enroute to Australia, when she met the love of her life, Andrew. They married in 1966 and had three children, living first in North Vancouver and then in 1972 moving to Ladner.

Joan volunteered for many years with the Girl Guides.

In later years, her love of travel took herself and Andrew on many cruises to South America, Australia, Asia, and Europe.

Her happy place was on the beach in Tofino, especially with her grandchildren. In recent years, she took joy in going out for lunch and exploring Fort Langley and other small towns nearby.

Joan had many passions including photography and cooking and organizing family gatherings.

She will be missed by her husband and best friend of 55 years, Andrew, her children Chris (Paula), Kimberley (Michael), and Matthew and her grandchildren, Jessica, Brandon, Hailey, and Zoe. Joan is also survived by her sister, Katharine (Glenn) and her nieces Karen and Laura.

Predeceased by her parents, James (1989) and Eleanor (2005) and niece Lynda (2002).

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WILSON, Joan Patricia (nee Worfolk)

It is with heavy hearts that we announce Ronald Dugmore passed away suddenly at Delta View Care Center in his 94th year. Ron was born in Cardiff, Wales and immigrated to Canada after meeting his wife, Barbara. Ron and Barbara spent many years in Calgary where he enjoyed curling and watching the Calgary Stampeders. In 1972, they moved to Tsawwassen to enjoy the milder climate where Ron worked at Tree Island Steel for 15 years. In Ron’s 34 years of retirement, he and Barb travelled the world and golfed. Golfing was Ron’s favourite pastime and he was a long− standing member of the Tsawwassen Golf Club.

Ron’s proudest golf moment came in 1997 when he was the Senior Men’s club champion.

Ron is survived by his wife, Barbara; sister, Anita (Ken); children, Richard (Aihua) and Gillian; grandchildren, Lee (Christina), Kelli (Carey), Max, and Jenna; great−grandchildren, Samantha, Kaiya, and Cameron.

Ron will be remembered for his generosity, his quick wit, and the vibrant smile that lit up his face whenever he spent time with his family.

A family celebration of life will be held at a later date.

She will be greatly missed.

A celebration of life will be held at Gallery 1710 1710 56th Street, Tsawwassen on October 13th, from 2-4pm. Internment will be held at a later date at Boundary Bay Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the B.C. Cancer Society.

As Mom would say, “I don’t think they know what they are doing” Online condolences can be made at deltafuneral.ca

Delta Funeral Home 604.946.6040

Love’s greatest gift is

KARIOTAKIS, Janice (nee Holloway) June 19, 1956 – May 5, 2021 We belatedly announce with profound sadness the sudden and unexpected passing of a born and raised Ladnerite, Janice Shelly Holloway.

Taken much too soon, she will be forever cherished in the hearts of all who knew her.

Janice’s personality was magnetic, she truly was a gentle and beautiful soul.

So many good times growing up in Ladner town for Janice, She remained close to a circle of childhood friends that were very dear throughout her life, now left grieving her loss. Strong and lasting friendships were characteristic of her loyalty and a testament of her character. Although she lived in Burnaby, Janice was a Ladner girl at heart, and always returned to her beloved hometown roots.

On every occasion Janice was such a thoughtful person, and would lovingly put the needs of others ahead of her own. She was a peacemaker, a defender, and a protector. Janice had a heart of gold, and loved deeply and wholeheartedly.

She was real, authentic, genuine, and lived in the moment. With her trademark whimsical sense of personal style, Janice was truly one of a kind, and we loved her all the more for that.

She had been the proud proprietor of a successful seafood business, The Salmon Shop, for more than 30 years at the Granville Island Public Market. She loved the vibrant energy at the market and enjoyed conversing with all the locals as well as international travellers. In more recent years, Janice devoted her time to caring for her father, Percy and mother, Barbara. A favourite pastime was her girls’ get togethers, reconnecting and reminiscing Ladner memories over a coffee and Bailey’s.

Janice is survived by husband Drake, cherished daughter Alanna, sister Lynn. A beloved aunt to Leanna and extended nieces Ana, Melina, and Katarina. Predeceased by her brother Billy (1978), father Percy (2017) and very recently her mother Barbara (Aug 2021).

To all the wonderful people that have reached out to our family with their beautiful messages, photos, flowers, cards, and words of sympathy, condolence, love and support, we graciously and sincerely thank you.

Janice will always be remembered for her unforgettable laugh, her endearing free spirit, and spontaneous merry making. She was an absolute sweetheart of a gal, and will be forever missed.

Love you always and forever…..XOXO.

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HUFF, Dr. David Gordon April 21, 1946 - August 29, 2021

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EMPLOYMENT

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and brother, David, peacefully, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

GENERAL EMPLOYMENT

David Huff was born to Gordon and Mildred Huff (nee Beattie) April 21, 1946, in Brantford, Ontario, and was the oldest brother to Peter and Richard.

DESROSIERS, Kathleen (Kay) Passed away September 16th in Victoria B.C., not quite making it to her 100th year.

Kay was born in the old cannery house in Ladner in 1922, the family moved to the Dennison homestead in Tsawwassen when she was 14.

Kay remained living in Delta until 1998 when she moved to Victoria to be closer to her two sons.

She is survived by her sister Pat O’Shea, daughter Judy Henderson, sons Dennis and Marc, four Grandkids, 10 Great-Grandkids and 6 Great-GreatGrandkids, and many nieces and nephews.

A private wake will follow. www.FirstMemorialSaanich.com 250-658-5244

David graduated from Lorne Park Secondary School in Mississauga, Ontario in 1964 and subsequently attended the University of Guelph, in the Veterinary Sciences program, graduating in 1969 as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. While at the University of Guelph, David was a member of the swim team, competing in long distance swimming events.

Following a brief stint at his uncle’s veterinary hospital in Brantford, Ontario, David and Barbara moved to Vancouver to open a veterinary hospital in partnership with a former classmate. It was in Vancouver where their two sons, Chris and Craig were born. David opened a number of veterinary hospitals in the Vancouver area before establishing Huff Animal Hospital in Tsawasssen, where he practiced for more than 30 years. His practice treated all pets and eventually even exotic animals.

He and Barbara were well-respected members of the community.

In 1984, David and Barbara moved to their dream home on the beach at Boundary Bay.

In his spare time, David was an avid runner, completing a marathon and also loved to road bike, often going on long rides with his friends.

RADKE, George Frederick

David was well-liked and respected by all who knew him, and will be greatly missed.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of George Radke on September 8th, 2021, from heart failure. He passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Parkinson’s Society of British Columbia or the Michael J Fox Foundation would be greatly appreciated.

George was born in Galt, Ontario, on December 10th, 1944, to parents Max and Anna Radke. He was the eldest of seven children. George was preceded in death by his wife Diane, his parents and his sister Ruth. George is survived by his siblings, Carol, Margaret, Esther, David and Shirley; his children, Kendra, Drew and Jennifer; and his grandchildren Joshua, Brandon, Emily, Gavin and Jack.

Above all, George will be remembered by family and friends as a true gentleman.

His warm smile, jovial sense of humour, and thoughtful, kind nature will be missed by so many.

Kick up those heels and dance amongst the stars, Dad! A celebration of life will take place outdoors by the river, which he loved at Wellington Point Park (3653 River Road West, Ladner), on Sunday, October 3rd, 2021, at 2pm.

Do not fool yourself! You could be spreading COVID. You swear you are not but how do you know? A friend of mine is ‘fully’ vaccinated but contracted COVID from her mother who refused to be vaccinated and had what she thought was ‘a cold.’ I say it again...“Love your neighbours”... love your VERY OWN family and friends... get tested to be sure; get vaccinated! You can be symptom free and spread COVID! Love and peace.

Call: 604-574-8822 Email: Bakerview@telus.net Head Office 34863 Cemetery Avenue, Mission, BC

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PERSONAL MESSAGES

FOUND RING FOUND on Aug 16th @ Shoppers; 12th & 56th Ave, in Tsawwassen. Call to ID 604-347-9866

Here we go!!!.... Exciting week ahead...Yeah!!! Hockey Game + Magic Show + T hanksgiving Dinner + Long Weekend.

Lost?

Quality time with family + a well overdue date night + bourbon turkey tipplers. Just what the doctor ordered.

Find in th he Classified ds!

LEGAL LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES

Love you, M. −your BFP

GARAGE SALES Garage/Moving Sale Saturday, October 2 10 AM − 3 PM 4605 55B Street, Ladner.

Many items, large and small.

Outdoor utensils, furniture, books, clothes, and collectibles.

Everything must go! Rain or Shine.

GARAGE SALE Empty your garage, fill your wallet

MEAD, Audrey Joyce

Audrey passed away three days before her 92nd birthday. She was predeceased by her husband Charles and son John. Audrey will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Janet, son-in-law Peter, granddaughter Erin (Bryan), grandson Chris and great-grandson Nolan. Born in Wallasey, England, Audrey and her husband raised their family in Richmond, B.C. In her later years, Audrey resided in Tsawwassen, B.C., where she was an active member of the lawn bowling club and enjoyed many new friendships. A talented seamstress, Audrey was the fashionable one of the family, often creating beautiful clothing and costumes. There will be a family gathering to celebrate her life.

She will be greatly missed.

required in Delta. $16.00 per hour. 5-6 days per wk.

50-60 hours per wk.

Maintenance work of cranberry fields such as pruning, hand weeding, harvesting & cleaning equipment. Farm experience an asset.

Employment starts April 1st 2022.

Please email resumes to: eagleviewfarms@ hotmail.com Eagle View Farms Ltd. 4130 - 88th Street Delta, BC. V4K 3N3

Arrangements made in the comfort or your home, our office, by email or fax for your convenience.

No pressure sales or commission.

Bakerview only provides what you ask for.

We are here to help every step of the way.

Delta Funeral Home 604.946.6040

September 13, 1929 - September 10, 2021

FARM LABOURERS

LOW COST Cremation Packages Available.

URN’s starting at $99

Online condolences can be made at deltafuneral.ca

George took great pride in his long career as an industrial designer, bringing his innovative, creative designs to the world. Including gas fireplaces (FPI), boat heaters, stoves and Bbqs (Force 10) and food smokers (Bradley Technologies). He had also worked as a teacher and design consultant for the Manitoba Design Institute and Emily Carr University of Art & Design.

George’s passions in life included; indulging in his creative pursuits, travelling the world, ballroom dancing with his sweetheart Carol, enjoying his classical vinyl music collection, and baking wickedly good sourdough loaves for his family and friends!

required in Delta. $16.00 per hour. 50-60 hours per wk. Workers required for milking and general farm related duties, such as cleaning & sanitizing milking parlor. Cleaning barn and pen, feeding and moving cows. Farm experience an asset.

Employment starts ASAP Please email resumes to: eagleviewfarms@ hotmail.com Eagle View Farms Ltd. 4130 - 88th Street Delta, BC V4K 3N3

‘Leslie in Ladner’

While attending University of Guelph, he met and married his Wife of 50 years, Barbara (nee Gray).

In addition to his practice, David joined the Vancouver Aquarium in the early 1980’s and ultimately became the primary consulting veterinarian. He worked there for more than 30 years. David also participated in the cleanup and care of animals harmed by the Exxon Valdez disaster in Alaska in 1988, as well as the rescue of Springer, a northern resident killer whale. David also led the Aquarium’s rescue and rehabilitation program for marine mammals.

December 10th, 1944 - September 8th, 2021

DAIRY FARM WORKERS

Warehouse Lien Act Kevin McDermid, the Pursuant to the Warehouse Lien Act, your Piper Clipper C−FXDY will be sold on October 7, 2021, at 10 am, at Delta Air Park, 4103 104th St., Delta, BC, unless $360 plus all costs, charges and expenses are paid.

Abc Professional Bailiffs Ltd. 604−618−1721

Due to space restrictions, there is no puzzle this issue.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

604.444.3056 PETS

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Full Time Seasonal Greenhouse Labourers for Surrey & Delta locations, 1133 - 176th St, Surrey.

Starting wage $15.20/hr.

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Please email resume to: leticia@sunnysideproduce.ca Or fax: 604-535-5097 .

GREENHOUSE WORKERS required General crop work Experience not required $15.20/hr. Ladner area.

Perm F/T. Fax resume to 604-946-3907

Westcoast Vegetables Ltd. 3900 - 46A Street, Delta

TORCH INDUSTRIES LTD. is an industrial catering and construction company in Edmonton. We have immediate opportunities for: Chef, First Cook, Baker, Second Cooks/Sandwich Makers, General Helpers and Camp Attendants. Please forward resume to: LHafiz@torchindustries.ca

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Find a

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A60 The Delta Optimist September 30, 2021 EMPLOYMENT

BUSINESS SERVICES

RENTAL

HOME SERVICES

GENERAL EMPLOYMENT

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

OFFICE/RETAIL

CLEANING

CPA Career Opportunity Come join our firm!

Are you a CPA who enjoys dealing with all the interesting accounting and tax issues of closely held corporations and their shareholders?

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Please send your resume and salary expectation to Simone Epplette at: simonee@vermeulen-group.com

Millennium Pacific Greenhouses

ARE YOU THE NEXT MEMBER OF OUR FULL TIME LABOURER TEAM? Job Type: Full Time, Seasonal Start Date: As soon as possible Salary: 15.20 / Hourly (effective June 1st, 2021) 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: ali@millenniumpacific.com

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REAL ESTATE WANTED WE HAVE sold our house and are now looking for another house in Tsawwassen with bsmt suite or potential suite. Sell direct, avoid real estate fee. Paul, 604-317-4361

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Full-time RECEPTIONIST (Ladner) Our general practice law firm has an immediate opening for a full time Receptionist. This position involves a variety of tasks, including general reception duties (answering phones, greeting clients, booking appointments, opening and closing files, arranging couriers etc.), as well as working with other team members on client files in areas of law that include Conveyancing, Family, Corporate and Wills & Estates.

Applicants should have the ability to manage a multi-line phone system, strong command of verbal and written English and possess strong computer software skills with knowledge of a variety of applications including MS Word, Excel, Adobe, Outlook and ESILaw360.

Completion of a Legal Assistant Program, an asset but not a prerequisite.

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MEDICAL/DENTAL HELP

TSAWWASSEN Office Space 1,197 sq. ft.

LADNER Office or Retail 727 sq. ft. .

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• • •

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