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The building on 12th Ave in Tsawwassen that was destroyed by fire in January, 2020.

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Delta resident pleads guilty to 2020 arson IAN JACQUES

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A major arson investigation in Tsawwassen has now concluded with a guilty plea.

After more than a year of court appearances, 31-year-old Delta resident Daniel Robert Hacking entered a guilty plea recently in Surrey provincial court.

According to Delta Police, Hacking was sentenced to two years in

custody and three years’ probation. He is in custody serving his sentence.

“Our investigators were persistent in their collection of evidence over an investigation that spanned several months,” says Deputy Chief Harj Sidhu. “They [investigators] managed to retrieve key information from a digital video recorder fully submerged in water in the burned structure with the assistance of Delta Fire Department

and Delta Engineering Services.”

Sidhu said the investigation included a significant canvass for video and witnesses and relied on support from a number of different sections of Delta Police including Patrol, the Crime Reduction Unit, the Patrol Support Team and the Major Crime Section.

On Jan. 1, 2020, a commercial building, which at the time was home to two dental practices and

a music school located at 5405 12th Ave., was destroyed by fire. The property was a total loss with damages valued at more $3,000,000.

“This deliberate act significantly impacted the businesses, employees, their customers, and Tsawwassen residents,” added Sidhu. “The investigative team’s efforts resulted in Daniel Robert Hacking being held accountable for arson damaging property.”

A 17-year-old girl from Tsawwassen, reported missing on Monday, has been found deceased by Delta Police.

In a news release issued Tuesday afternoon, DPD said they regret to inform the community that 17-year-old Maaike Blom has been found deceased.

“Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding her death,” says Delta Police spokesperson Cris Leykauf. “We’d like to offer our sincere condolences to her family, friends and loved ones on their loss.”

Officers located Maaike Tuesday morning in a residence on Tsawwassen First Nations lands.

“Our investigators worked through the night (Tuesday) and will continue for weeks to come as evidence is being gathered,” said Leykauf in an update provided to the

Optimist on Wednesday morning. “The male who was arrested has been released from custody pending the investigative processes’s conclusion.

Our officers are gathering all relevant evidence and will be filing disclosure to the Crown for charge assessment and approval at a later date.”

Leykauf said Blom’s death, while considered suspicious, is believed to be an isolated occurrence.

“We recognize that the public may have many questions, but we ask that investigators be given the opportunity to proceed with their work,” she said.

Maaike was reported missing to DPD on the evening of Dec. 5, and last seen by family members Dec. 3.

Police say her disappearance was deemed to be out of character, and as such the disappearance was considered high risk by police, who dedicated enhanced resources to finding her.

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CITY OF DELTA REPORT

The City of Delta participated in a UBC sea level rise visioning study a decade ago, using adaptation scenarios and 3D landscape visualizations to explore a range of alternative response options to sea level rise.

Delta mayor urges overall dike plan SANDOR GYARMATI

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The recent flooding in the region should reinforce to government the need for an overall plan to upgrade dikes across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

That was the message from Mayor George Harvie during a recent virtual town hall meeting, warning communities including Delta, face increasing risk due to climate change.

Cities in the region are left in a position where they have to compete with each other for funding, when instead a high-level, totally encompassing plan is required to upgrade all dikes, he said.

It’s especially important for Delta as the community has more than 60 km of dikes.

Harvie also noted he’ll continue to push for an overall regional plan next year.

A report this year by the Fraser Basin, outlining a draft Lower Mainland Flood Management Strategy, warned the economic losses from a significant flood are projected to range between $20-to$30 billion.

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

The hazard area for flooding extends across 31 Coast Salish First Nations communities, 26 municipalities and two regional districts.

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ticularly vulnerable.

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

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

“Land use decisions

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

Impacts from a smaller flood could still be devastating for a smaller community, including many First Nations communities. Although many Lower Mainland communities are situated behind flood protection infrastructure, all dikes pose a risk of failure during a major flood,” the report states.

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Damage and disruption to agricultural lands would not only have a significant impact to the regional (and provincial) economy, it would have considerable implications for food security in the region.”

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

Delta’s Flood Management Strategy identifies a number of locations for possible dike upgrading over the next decade.

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Delta approves property tax, utility bill increases The return of Spring Clean-Up is one of the highlights of this year’s city budget

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The average Delta home is looking at a combined increase of $108 for their property tax and flat rate utility bills.

Council on Monday approved a proposed 2.99 per cent increase to the Delta portion of the next property tax bill as well as an increase to the flat rate utility bill.

The tax increase works out to $74 for the average home assessed at $939,000, although the increase could be more for some if their homes see an increase in assessed value more than the average.

The utility bill goes up $34 for a typical Delta home.

The property tax increase works out to 1.65 per cent to maintain city services and 1.34 per cent for enhanced community infrastructure.

“Delta council recognize the continued financial pressures and uncer-

tainties the pandemic is causing the community and has worked hard with staff to develop a 2022 Financial Plan which reflects continued fiscal restraint while maintaining city service levels and providing for enhanced community infrastructure,” a finance department report notes.

The report also notes council had identified several priorities including social action planning, accessibility enhancements, cycling improvements, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, place-making, Ladner Waterfront redevelopment, sport field upgrades, playground and sport court renewals, off-leash dog parks, boat launch replacements, facility renewal and neighborhood livability and safety improvements.

Some of the other upcoming expenses include a plan to demolish the city-owned Seven Seas building at Ladner Harbour and converting

the site to a public open space next year.

As far as the utility bill, it will go up from $1,157 for a single-family home in 2021 to $1,191 in 2022.

It was noted Metro Vancouver’s portion of the $34 increase is $24.

The solid waste cost increase includes the return of the popular Spring Clean-Up program.

The city temporarily halted the program at the start of the pandemic, replacing it with a large item pickup program, but the plan for 2022 is to reinstate Spring CleanUp while also maintaining the larger item service.

A separate report notes the large item program proved popular with roughly 9,000 items projected to have been collected by the end of this year.

Mattresses and box springs have been a popular item for pick up and have accounted for nearly a quarter of all materials being processed.

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Fees for EV charging coming

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The days of having a free EV charge in Delta will soon end.

Council this week approved a staff recommendation to implement a fee for city-owned electric vehicle charging stations in a cost recovery effort.

Aimed to be similar to other municipalities, the fee structure will see Level 2 stations charge $2 per hour for the first two hours and $5 per hour after that.

While Delta currently does not have Level 3 stations, those would have an $8 per hour fee for 25 kW and $16 per hour for 50 kW. A staff report notes Delta’s Level 2 charging stations are popular.

From Jan. 1 through Nov. 15 2021, there were 18,774 charging sessions for all charging stations combined. The stations at the North Delta Arts Centre are the busiest.

The DC Fast Charge station at South Delta Recreation Centre is owned and operated by BC Hydro.

The report notes the city will have installed 10 new dual-point charging stations by the end of 2021 and that will approximately triple the operational cost of Delta’s charging stations compared to 2020 costs.

At an average use of six hours per day, it is expected that the capital costs for installing a Level 2 charging station could be recovered in approximately four-to-five years at a rate of $2 per hour and accounting for operating costs.

The city has also submitted a funding application for a Level 3 station at the George Mackie Library in North Delta.

That application also included 20 more Level 2 stations that would be installed at civic facilities in Tsawwassen, Ladner, Tilbury and North Delta.

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No replacement coming for Winskill Aquatic & Fitness Centre SANDOR GYARMATI s g y a r m a t i @ d e l t a - o p t i m i s t .c o m

It doesn’t look like there will be a replacement for the Winskill Aquatic and Fitness Centre in Tsawwassen, but upgrades to the current facility are planned.

At a virtual town hall meeting with Mayor George Harvie recently, Parks, Recreation and Culture director Carmen Gonzalez said a facility study has been undertaken and it was determined a replacement could be cost prohibitive.

She noted staff have been looking at what’s more feasible and the needs of the current centre, noting the pool is in good condition, but other aspects of the facility need investment to extend the useful life of the centre.

The department is also looking at the future of the annex building and how to replace that space.

A number of options will be explored as part of further cost analysis next year and staff will also have discussions with council regarding the community’s long-term needs.

Harvie noted they will talk with user groups and assure them changes will not be happening anytime soon.

“There will be contingencies made at the right time insofar as where we could relocate the swim clubs during the period of time the facility would be closed, but again, it’s very early and we, first of all, have to get council approval for the final design and, of course, the cost,” said Harvie. “I look forward to working on that and it’s now time the South Delta community, through Winskill Park, receive a building that’s going to be more modern, up-to-date and more serviceable, and one that will hopefully attract more users.”

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The city undertook a feasibility study looking at the options of replacing or upgrading the Winskill Fitness and Aquatic Centre in Tsawwassen.

The parks department is currently working on coming up with a new

long-term vision document for parks, recreation and culture services

in the city.

Identifying a series of short, medium and

long-term goals, a previous strategic work plan by the department three years ago noted two significant building projects are identified in the approved Winskill Park Master Plan.

One is the creation of a new, multi-generational community centre to replace the KinVillage Community Centre.

For the final step of the master plan, detailed planning and design needs to be undertaken to replace the Winskill Aquatic and Fitness Centre with a new aquatic and fitness centre, that document noted.

The placement of the new building would enable the existing facility to continue operations while the new aquatic and fitness facility is constructed, presumably attached to the new community centre.

The estimated cost of both new facilities at the time was approximately $85 million.

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New tree protection bylaw coming to Delta SANDOR GYARMATI

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Council on Monday approved amendments to the city’s tree protection bylaw.

The changes include higher fees aimed at helping discourage tree cutting permit applications and place a greater emphasis on tree preservation.

The bylaw has higher fees for tree cutting and also includes a new category of “Large Diameter Tree” which is defined as “any tree having a trunk diameter equal to or greater than 60 centimetres.”

Including this definition in the bylaw allows for increased tree replacement requirements for those trees when removed, and higher cash-in-lieu charges, a staff report

notes.

Municipal fines will be increased for the unauthorized removal of larger diameter trees and more replacement trees will be required for larger diameter trees that are removed.

The security and cash-in-lieu amount for replacement trees will also be increased.

Also under the new bylaw, every five metres of linear section of a mature hedge will be treated as one tree for the purpose of removal and replacement regulations.

Meanwhile, staff will report back to council with a more fulsome discussion and detailed recommendations for so-called “significant trees.”

Those are trees that are considered to be special for reasons other

than large size.

Staff are also looking into obtaining independent Delta-initiated arborist reports to review arborist reports by applicants.

Coun. Dylan Kruger, during council’s discussion, said the new bylaw regulations makes Delta’s bylaw one of strictest in the region, and that doesn’t include the upcoming regulations on significant trees.

Coun. Dan Copeland agreed, saying that while there’s widespread concern in the Sunshine Hills area of North Delta, there’s also concern throughout the city about lots being clear cut.

The revised bylaw includes an exemption for tree removal from Burns Bog for the purposes of ecological restoration.

Call for Nominations 2022 DELTA HERITAGE AWARDS HERITAGE AWARD OF MERIT

Awarded for impressive efforts to preserve, maintain or restore a heritage building or location in Delta.

FRIENDS OF HERITAGE AWARD Awarded for outstanding efforts to promote heritage awareness in Delta.

Recipients will be honoured by the Mayor at a Delta Council Meeting.

Heritage Award of Merit winners receive a brass plaque to commemorate their heritage building or place.

To nominate a person and/or place in either category, please send the following: • Name, contact information and address of the nominee (note: nominees must agree to the nomination); • Photographs or drawings, and a brief statement to assist the jury in making their decision; • Proposed Award: Heritage Award of Merit or Friend of Heritage?

• Your name and contact information; • Owners may nominate their own projects.

Please send your nomination by mail, email, or online: Committee Clerk City of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta BC V4K 3E2 email: committeeclerk@delta.ca online: www.delta.ca/AwardsandScholarships

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IAN JACQUES

uesday was a day of immense tragedy in our community.

Two missing persons’ cases in Delta came to a horrible conclusion.

The news releases came across my desk and my heart sunk as I imagined the pain and suffering that the family and friends of those lost are going through.

After a month and a half, the body of 21-year-old North Delta man Anmol Jagat was found by police. The young man had been reported missing since Oct. 24.

Then a few hours later, the second news release from Delta Police confirmed that 17-year-old Maaike Blom has been found deceased. She was last seen by her family on Dec. 3 and was reported missing on Dec. 5.

Two young lives lost under awful circumstances. Two young lives lost way too soon. Two young lives taken from our community.

It’s my job and the job of this newsroom to report on these tragedies, but we take no pleasure in doing so. This is the part of the job that really sucks.

Throughout my 25 years of working in journalism I have had to cover far too many tragedies involving the loss of young people. Seeing the impacts that the losses have on a community takes its toll.

I grieve alongside all those impacted.

The community needs to rally and support the two families of Maaike and Anmol and I know that this community will do just that.

The outpouring of support and messages of condolence on our Facebook page and other social media pages already has shown that support and I know that in the days and weeks to come, the community will come together to support those who need lifting up.

To the families of Maaike and Anmol, these few words cannot possibly convey the sadness that you are all feeling.

Our heartfelt condolence for your loss.

This year give extra thanks to our farming community

L

ast week Delta’s Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC), met for its regularly scheduled meeting. As usual, there were several items of interest on the agenda for my colleagues and I to discuss.

Perhaps the most important and timely was an update from Suman Shergill, Delta’s Manager of Utilities, Engineering. The update was given to advise the AAC on impacts of the “atmospheric river” event of Nov. 14 to 16.

Delta came out of the event relatively unscathed. This was not necessarily luck per se, but rather, an indication of the good work Delta’s engineering department has done over the years to manage a complex network of drainage and irrigation ditches and accompanying pump-stations. Several farmers around the table commended Delta for its good work to keep farming alive and well locally.

The AAC is also engaged in ongoing special meetings to work with a consultant who is revising Delta’s agricultural plan. Last published in 2011, the agricultural plan needs to be revised to address aspects of climate change including sea level rise, salinity, dike infrastructure, education and

Community Comment MIKE SCHNEIDER

several other items.

Although we survived recent weather events, we must remain diligent in our efforts to plan for what Mother Nature may have in store for us in the future. Neighbouring communities up the valley and elsewhere obviously did not fare as well as we did.

It was absolutely heartbreaking to see the devastation to homes and farms in the Abbotsford, Merritt and Sumas prairie regions.

Delta South MLA and Liberal Agriculture critic Ian Paton was invited to tour the affected areas by Agriculture Minister Lana Popham, a gesture that rightly took politics out of the equation. Paton has been rallying to provide feed for displaced animals, and the farming community has taken

Herculean measures to support each other.

Popham gave an update this past Friday and although thousands of animals died, 97 per cent of laying hens survived as did 98 per cent of dairy cows.

Popham noted that “this is really due to farmers working together and communities making sure that they had these farmers’ backs.”

Farmers are generally stoic by nature. They quietly go about their business and work long hard hours making sure that we have food on our tables. The business is fraught with pitfalls through all farming sectors, yet they battle logistical and policy issues, financial burdens and barriers, and of course, Mother Nature.

I have seen the support that farmers share for each other and I am proud to know many of them in our community who have supported my educational programming over the years.

At this time of year when we are sharing good will and joy with our family, friends and loved ones, I would ask that we all take a moment to reflect on how important farming is.

I put a cowbell on the tree this year to show my solidarity.

Merry Christmas to all, but especially to the farming community!

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Letters

LBA supports OCP amendments Editor: Since 1978, the Ladner Business Association (LBA) has been an integral part of the fabric of this community and has always strived to foster a positive business climate, engage with the community, and promote Ladner.

We write to you on behalf of our 165 members regarding the proposed Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment that is being considered for Ladner Village as it will have an immense impact on the local businesses and the community.

We recently conducted a survey of our members for their input and feedback on the proposed OCP update and the Ladner Waterfront Redevelopment Strategy and we have had an

overwhelming response in support of these changes. Our members that responded to the survey have voted 92.45 per cent in favour (7.55 per cent opposed) of the Ladner Waterfront Redevelopment Strategy and 86.79 per cent in favour (13.21 per cent opposed) of the OCP amendment.

The sentiment from the members in favour of the changes are that revitalization of the waterfront is long overdue and is absolutely needed to bring vibrancy to Ladner and it is important for the economic stability of Ladner downtown.

We also need more residents living and working in the village core in order to improve the vitality of our Village later into the evenings and outside of weekends.

Also, well-planned density and historical character will make Ladner a destination and a village that current residents are proud of.

In summary, the majority of the LBA membership supports mayor and council in voting in favour of the OCP amendment and the Ladner Waterfront Redevelopment Strategy.

We believe these changes are vital and will allow the Village to become a destination where local families and others can enjoy the waterfront year round with more options for local shopping and restaurants.

These changes will establish Ladner Village as a vibrant destination that will be enjoyed for generations to come.

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Disappointed with biased column on OCP

Editor: Disappointed but not at all surprised at the bias so blatant in Ian Jacques Editor’s Note (Dec. 2, 2021). If such an opinion piece had run during an election cycle the Optimist would have had to register with elections BC. Let me paraphrase Jacques’ point in case you missed it: “Don’t worry folks, it’s only the thin edge of the wedge here. No six story retailer/condo development to see…yet.”. I also couldn’t help but note the defacto council member/editor’s use of the word “us” when trying to be “clear” on what the Dec. 14 public hearing was about. No,

the Dec. 14 “hearing” is not a vote on approving a six storey development - that comes later, trust me). It is a public hearing (ever notice they never call it a public listening?) on proposed changes for the OCP for Ladner Village.

In my opinion, this is merely requisite lip service in the Harvie/ Kruger/McDonald plan to serve the developers that contribute to their election war chests.

The editor refers to the infallible committee that was designed by Harvie et al and staffed with hand-picked developer proxies. Just follow the money. Yes Mr. Jacques, the committee did do their “home-

work” as only politicians can.

They know which side of their bread is buttered and apparently so do you. You talk about protections for existing heritage buildings which will likely remain as little more than facades tucked in and around six storey condo/retail complexes, sad reminders of not only what our “village” once was, but what it could have been.

If 40 years of previous councils have “failed” to “revitalize” Ladner village maybe they didn’t fail. Maybe they said no to the money and opted to preserve the quaint charm and humble character of our village.

Ronn Dunnett

Six storeys for Village is way out of touch Editor: I am a long time resident of Ladner/ Tsawwassen (62 years).

I have polled a lot of my friends and we are all of the opinion the six storey height

for Ladner is a terrible idea.

We have one of the most beautiful small towns in Canada. I understand the need for density and think four storeys would be

more applicable for our area.

I think Mayor George Harvie and council are way out of touch on this one. Would completely destroy our Village.

Brian Johnston

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Letters

Fully support OCP changes Editor: Re: Ladner Village Revitalization Climate change is upon us and our dikes are at the very least 1.2 metres short (more in some areas) of where they need to be to meet the year 2100 standard that has been set. That is the catalyst behind the redevelopment in Ladner Village. We are so very lucky that the recent weather phenomenon did not settle over us. As it is we had many flooded yards, not to mention the farm fields. Luck will not always be on our side and this type of weather is going to continue. It’s only a matter of time before we are experiencing what the Fraser Valley is.

There is much misinformation being spread in the community about the Ladner Village Revitalization proposal.

As Ian Jacques wrote in his recent opinion col-

umn: A. The Dunbar Lumber site was not even an idea pitched when the Advisory Committee was formed. It was never raised nor discussed during the life of the committee.

B. The LVR proposal does not recommend the destruction of any heritage buildings, on the contrary, it recommends strengthening and increasing the inventory.

C. Every building in the Village will not be six storeys. However, six storeys make a building viable! The studies have been done! Research and read them.

D. The committee was not made up of developers, in fact there were exactly zero developers on the committee.

The businesses in the Village are behind this development for the very reasons put down in the recommendations.

Sustainability! There are

not enough people living, shopping, working in the Village to sustain it long term. Therefore, we need to provide residences where individuals and families, young and ageing, can live with the Village providing the services they need, conveniently, near their homes.

Not only does it make the Village more livable but it cuts down on the travel that people have to do to live. Fewer people in cars is a good thing. There’s no denying that. Is there?

We are surrounded by farmland, which we need for food! So, we can’t go out, we must go up.

The vision for the Village is tasteful and functional. The proposal for the waterfront is beautiful and will provide a much needed public space for the citizens of Ladner.

I fully support the Ladner Village Revitalization plan.

Pat Cleave

Consider small development ideas

Show us your lights South Delta It is that time of year to show off your Christmas light display South Delta.

Our annual feature will run in print and online in the Dec. 16th edition, but in order to complete our list we need to hear from you.

Submit your name, address, phone number, some details about your display, the inspiration behind it, how long it took you to put it up, as well as a high resolution photo or photos. Deadline for submission is noon, Monday, Dec. 13.

Email your submission to Editor Ian Jacques at: ijacques@delta-optimist.com.

And if you have taken part in years past, please re-submit as we want to ensure no one is left out.

Editor: I would like to echo Brian Johnston’s online letter of Dec. 3 stating that the proposed six storey building height for Ladner Village is a terrible idea.

I’m not against smaller development ideas, but to even consider six storeys is nonsense. Six

stories would densify an area that already has limited road, pedestrian and bike access.

When the Ladner Market or the annual Car Show are happening in that area it would be a nightmare with six storey buildings.

Don’t destroy a wonderful village that truly

is unique. If people want more density to the extreme, they can move to Richmond.

With only 10 months until the next municipal election in October, the mayor and council need to look carefully at this proposal and consider community feedback.

Keith Munro

Ladner Village OCP warrants support Editor: The updates to land use requirements in the Ladner Village plan are modest, necessary, and worthy of widespread public support.

A wide swathe of the community was consulted and the interests of the many stakeholders in the village were balanced against each other.

This was a work of compromise and lowering expectations.

Though bolder strategies were considered,

this plan was the accepted middle ground that would set the course for improvements within the village.

City staff put together a modest plan to allow more homes and businesses to be added to the Village core while still restricting heights, massing, and uses.

We need to open up opportunities for the neglected or underused parcels of land in the Village to become valuable parts of the whole.

We need to gently den-

sify this neighbourhood alongside all of our neighbourhoods in order to add value to every part of Delta and to make life better for every resident The need to provide more housing at a variety of rates is staggering: this plan I’m excited to see more housing options in the Village and I hope we’ll see that council takes this seriously and vote to approve this plan on Dec. 14.

Norm Van Eeden Petersman

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – Tuesday, December 14, 2021 Notice is hereby given that the City of Delta will be holding a public hearing to receive representations from all persons who deem it in their interest to address Council regarding the following proposed bylaws.

Date: Tuesday, December 14, 2021 Time: 6:00 p.m.

Place: Virtual/Zoom and Council Chamber (limited seating), Delta City Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta BC V4K 3E2

WATCH LIVE This public hearing will be broadcast live at www.delta.ca/watchlive. Members of the public who do not wish to speak may listen and watch the proceedings via the City’s website.

PROJECT NO. 1: LADNER VILLAGE AREA PLAN AMENDMENTS

OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT (FILE NO. P20-10) (BYLAW NOS. 8076 AND 8077)

Locations: Ladner Village, as shown outlined in bold on the location map Applicant: City of Delta

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Telephone: 604.946.3380

Proposal: As part of the Ladner Village Revitalization project, the City of Delta is introducing amendments to the Ladner Area Plan to update the Ladner Village land use designations, area plan policies and design guidelines.

Proposed The purpose of “The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaws: Bylaw No. 3950, 1985 Amendment (Ladner Village Update – P20-10) Bylaw No. 8076, 2021” is to amend land use designations and area plan policies for Ladner Village.

The purpose of “The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985 Amendment (Ladner Village Core Development Permit Area Guidelines – P20-10) Bylaw No. 8077, 2021” is to introduce new development permit area guidelines for Ladner Village to address form and character.

The updated Area Plan land use designations would permit development between 1.5 and up to 6 storeys in Ladner Village, depending on location. Updated land use designations would also amend the permitted uses and densities permitted in Ladner Village. Development would be further guided by Area Plan policies and design guidelines specific to Ladner Village. More information on the proposed updates can be found at www.delta.ca/publichearing.

Staff Contact: Jeremy Keating tel: 604.946.3201 email: jkeating@delta.ca Web Location: www.delta.ca/publichearing

PARTICIPATE IN THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS:

TO SPEAK AT THE HEARING IN PERSON OR VIA ELECTRONIC MEANS:

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

To speak at the meeting, you must register with the Office of the City Clerk before 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 14, 2021. Limited space is available at City Hall in the Council Chamber. The public will be required to follow safety measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. As per Public Health Orders, face masks are required for indoor public settings for people 5 years and older regardless of vaccination status.

1. Write to:

2. Email:

Mayor and Council City of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta BC V4K 3E2 mayor-council@delta.ca

To register you must email PublicHearing@delta.ca or call 604.946.3220 and provide: 1. Public Hearing meeting date & Project Number;

3. Telephone, Zoom or In Person (must register in advance – details below)

2. whether you will attend by Telephone, Zoom or In Person and;

PROVIDING WRITTEN COMMENTS TO COUNCIL:

Once registered, you will be provided the details needed.

Correspondence addressed to Mayor and Council will form part of the public record for this Public Hearing. Correspondence must include your name and full address and be received by the Office of the City Clerk no later than 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday, December 14, 2021. To be included in the agenda, correspondence must be submitted before 12 noon on Friday, December 10, 2021.

Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning any project after the Public Hearing has concluded.

3. your contact information (Name, Address, Phone Number, Email Address)

INFORMATION REGARDING THE INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS: Access to the proposed Bylaws, detailed maps and other relevant information are available on the City of Delta Website, www.delta.ca/publichearing.

If you have a general inquiry regarding the proposed rezoning application or if you would like assistance to inspect any relevant documentation, please contact the Community Planning and Development Department by email at cpd@delta.ca or by phone at 604.946.3380. Staff are regularly monitoring and responding to emails and calls.

December 9, 2021 The Delta Optimist A17

DPD launches community safety officer pilot program A new type of public safety officer is now serving the Delta community.

Called Community Safety Officers (CSOs), these new type of officers within the DPD are working with regular police officers, in an observing and reporting role.

This model is used by a number of other communities, and gives those interested in a career

in law enforcement an opportunity to work alongside regular officers, in a paid position.

The program will start with two full-time and two auxiliary CSOs working under the existing DPD Public Safety Operation program. They will be distinguishable by wearing uniforms similar to the existing Delta Reserve Constable uniform, but with a unique shoulder flash and

branding. They will also be driving distinctive vehicles, marked with the Community Safety decals.

“The Community Safety Officers are designed to be an extension of our uniformed presence, and will be visible within the community,” says Sgt. Jim Ingram, head of Public Safety Operations for Delta Police.

“They will be con-

ducting foot and bicycle patrols, as well as patrols in marked Community Safety vehicles, equipped with emergency lights.”

The four CSOs who are the first to be hired came from the DPD’s existing Reserve Constable program. In addition to the training received through that program, they received specialized schooling for their new role.

“This helps us enhance

our service to the community, with an additional uniformed response to non-criminal events,” added Ingram.

Their duties include unplanned traffic control, assisting with nonevidentiary property, and potentially serving on the perimeter of an ongoing incident, ensuring the public doesn’t come into harm’s way. They may also attend minor, nonreportable collisions.

The CSOs are equipped with batons and OC spray, but are not equipped with firearms.

DPD are also continuing with its active volunteer Reserve Constable program, which involves volunteers taking part in special events and ridealongs with officers, after a three-month training program.

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Speed limit reduction requested for Ladner’s Arthur Drive SANDOR GYARMATI s g y a r m a t i @ d e l t a - o p t i m i s t .c o m

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The Transportation Technical Committee last month discussed correspondence from a local resident requesting to reduce the speed limit for the roadway from 50 km/h to 30 km/h.

Engineering staff noted Arthur Drive is designated as an arterial roadway in the Official Community Plan and carries a high volume of traffic.

It is also an important transit and emergency services route, connecting Ladner and Tsawwassen. Committee members did not support downgrading the roadway or reducing the current speed limit. They also felt that there would be low compliance with

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Don’t expect the City of Delta to reduce the speed limit along Arthur Drive in Ladner. the posted speed limit reduction.

Engineering staff, however, will review ICBC crash data along the corridor and conduct a traffic signal warrant analysis at the intersection of Arthur Drive at 45 Avenue.

Committee members also discussed upcoming crosswalk improvements along Arthur Drive north of 47 Avenue and at 45 Avenue.

The engineering department will also

look at opportunities for continued road safety education through the development of Delta’s planned Vision Zero Strategy, aimed at reducing traffic fatalities and collisions throughout the community.

According to the most recent Delta Police statistics, there were 831 traffic collisions overall in the city in 2021, from January until the end of September, that’s up from 628 over the same period in 2020.

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It could become a little easier to find an accessible housing unit in Delta.

One of the key priorities in Delta’s new Housing Action Plan, recently approved by council, is to encourage, through incentives and potential regulation, an increase in the supply of adaptable or accessible units that meet the needs of persons with differing abilities.

The Housing Action Plan outlines several strategies and actions, which must still come back for individual bylaw approvals, the city can take, noting municipalities in B.C. are able to encourage this type of housing through a combination of regulations and incentives.

“One of the challenges that many com-

munities in B.C. are facing when it comes to adaptable units is that there is no system in place for tracking them in the private market.

What this means is that renters, homebuyers, property managers, and realtors are often unaware that a unit is adaptable, making it difficult to connect a unit with a household that would benefit from adaptability,” according to a report on the action plan.

The report notes accessible units are more often built with a specific user in mind and that many are managed by a non-profit housing provider that serves people with differing abilities.

Increasing the supply of these units in the broader housing system creates overall flexibility so that households that require accessibility have more housing

choices, the report adds.

The report goes on to note that requiring adaptable units is becoming increasingly common, with minimum threshold requirements in new multi-unit housing.

“This is often offset with a slight density bonus to offset the floor area requirements of adaptable housing.

Some communities are also incentivizing fully accessible units through density bonusing where additional density is provided in exchange for a proportion of that additional density being dedicated to fully accessible units,” the report notes.

One of the actions in the Delta strategy is for the city to survey policies throughout Metro Vancouver to determine current best practices for adaptable and accessible units and

consider an increase in the requirement of adaptable units based on those findings.

One of the other actions calls on the city, at regular intervals, to check in with Delta’s Mobility and Accessibility Committee and other relevant stakeholders to find out how people with differing abilities are able to access adaptable and accessible units.

Stephanie Cadieux, BC Liberal Critic for Gender Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility, introduced legislation that would require accessibility be considered in new housing projects in the province.

It’s the fourth time she proposed such legislation.

“While the ongoing housing crisis is often discussed in our province, we rarely speak

of the housing that is sorely lacking for British Columbians living with disabilities – accessible and adaptable housing must be addressed,” said Cadieux in a news release.

“Right now, we are simply not building housing that works for everyone. We need more homes that are truly accessible or adaptable – where this is considered in every step of the process from the very foundation.”

Delta Coun. Dylan Kruger said the city has been moving forward with initiatives to address the ongoing housing crisis through the adoption of the Housing Action Plan as well as approval of some key redevelopments.

However, Delta has a ways to go to implement Delta’s Housing Action Plan and build a more equitable com-

munity where everyone is welcome, regardless of age, socioeconomic status or ability.

“The addition of Delta’s new Mobility and Accessibility Committee has added a new level of accountability for new housing projects across our community. Instead of just meeting provincial standards, we expect builders to go above and beyond to ensure new housing units are accessible for everyone, regardless of age or ability. Increasingly, there is a trend towards creating adaptable dwellings where residents can age in place,” said Kruger.

“In multi-storey houses and townhouses, this can now be done be roughing in space for a lift so that stairs are no longer a barrier for aging or mobility-constrained residents.”

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The future for Delta farms may include small processing operations located on-site.

Those were among the comments at the Agricultural Advisory Committee, which recently held a special meeting to discuss the city’s effort to update its agricultural plan.

Having been awarded the contract to assist in updating the current plan, representatives with Upland Agricultural Consulting were on hand to discuss the 2011 document and current issues facing the farming community in Delta.

In the current plan to support farmers, a lack of food processing opportunities was identified as an area in need of development.

Most large-scale vegetable processing operations have left the Fraser Valley because they rely

on a larger farming land base.

It was noted the future may actually be in small processing operations located on farms.

Among the other issues raised by the committee was farmers requiring options to house workers and extended family, since rental options are low to non-existent in Delta and purchasing a home is out of reach for most.

Committee members noted that to sustain family farming, extended families need to be able to live on the farm.

Among the other issues is that it’s difficult to find and retain year-round local, reliable workers, and COVID-19 exacerbated the problem.

Wildlife increasingly conflicts with agriculture in the Fraser Valley and, in particular, the level of waterfowl grazing is making it hard to maintain grass forage.

Among other issues, the

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Delta farmers often have non-adjacent parcels of farmland and moving equipment between parcels is difficult, Agricultural Advisory Committee members said. committee also noted that being at the urban/rural interface means that there is competition for food producing land to be used for suburban and other non-farm uses.

Delta planning staff noted Delta’s Agricultural Plan should contain clear direction on what changes need to be made to Delta’s bylaws so that staff can work towards those

changes efficiently, saying that any changes have to be in line with provincial bylaws.

The work to update the agricultural plan is to be done in consultation

with the committee, city council, civic staff, agricultural stakeholders and residents.

The city notes it wants to update the current plan to shift the focus more to the issues, recommendations and implementation actions that Delta could undertake and lead.

The shift in focus would involve increasing opportunities for engagement with external agencies and stakeholders, focus more on action items that are within Delta’s authority and providing more practical details on how action items could be implemented.

Recommendations within the plan are organized into four objective areas: improve the economic sustainability of Delta agriculture, enhance the agricultural resource base, create opportunities for efficiency, competitiveness, diversification and new entrants, and increase public support for agriculture.

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This year, rounds on Nov. 10 and Remembrance Day raised $1,510.

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A22 The Delta Optimist December 9, 2021 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - Monday, December 13, 2021 Notice is hereby given that the City of Delta will be holding a public hearing to receive representations from all persons who deem it in their interest to address Council regarding the following proposed bylaws.

This meeting will be held on:

Date: December 13, 2021

Time: 3:30 pm

Place: Virtual / Zoom and Council Chamber (Limited Seating) Delta City Hall 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent

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WATCH LIVE: This public hearing will be broadcast live at www.delta.ca/watchlive.

Members of the public who do not wish to speak may listen and watch the proceedings via the City's website.

Project No. 1: Application for rezoning (LU008861) Location: Applicant: Telephone: Proposal:

11285 79A Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 1 Gaganpreet and Harjot Sahota 604-897-0163 Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit in order to subdivide the subject property into two residential lots and to construct a new single detached dwelling on each lot.

Proposed Bylaw:  “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment (Sahota – LU008861) Bylaw No. 8036, 2021” would rezone from Single Detached Residential (RS2) to Single Detached Residential 7 (RS7).

Development Variance Permit:  To reduce the required road dedication from 18 m to 15 m in order to maintain the existing street cross- section along 79A Avenue.

Staff Contact: Babak Behnia – 604-946-3269 Web Location: www.delta.ca/publichearing - November 22, 2021 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.02

Map No. 1

PHOTO BY JIM KINNEAR

All three of Delta Choral Society’s choirs were back on the stage for the first time in two years last Saturday with their Joy! Joy! Joy! Christmas concert.

Project No. 2: Application for rezoning (LU009190) Location:

120 – 8077 120 Street, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 2 Applicant: Harp Hoonjan, Platinum Projects c/o 1217024 B.C. LTD (Inspired Cannabis Co) Telephone: 604-240-9924 Proposal: Application for Rezoning a portion of the subject property and a Provincial non-medical cannabis retail store licence in order to allow a cannabis dispensary use in an existing shopping centre.

Proposed Bylaw and Licence:  “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment, Bylaw No. 8063, 2021” new core commercial cannabis (CIC) zone.  Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch Application No. 037783 for Inspired Cannabis Co. Staff Contact: Paul Belzile – 604-952-3155 Web Location: www.delta.ca/publichearing - November 8, 2021 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.03

Map No. 2

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

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PROVIDING WRITTEN COMMENTS TO COUNCIL: Correspondence addressed to Mayor and Council will form part of the public record for this Public Hearing.

Correspondence must include your name and full address and be received by the Office of the City Clerk no later than 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 13 , 2021. To be included in the agenda, correspondence must be submitted before 12 noon on Friday, December 10, 2021.

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Once registered, you will be provided the details needed.

INFORMATION REGARDING THE INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS: Access to the proposed Bylaws, detailed maps and other relevant information are available on the City of Delta Website, www.delta.ca/publichearing.

If you have a general inquiry regarding the proposed rezoning application or if you would like assistance to inspect any relevant documentation, please contact the Community Planning and Development Department by email at cpd@delta.ca or by phone at 604.946.3380. Staff are regularly monitoring and responding to emails and calls.

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The holiday season officially arrived at Diefenbaker Park Sunday with opening night of Tsawwassen Rotary’s Gift of Light. The festivities included live entertainment and a special visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus. The 25,000 light display will remain through to the New Year.

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Did you know that American Wigeon and Gadwall steal food from American Coots? This food piracy or kleptoparasitism can be seen here at Reifel Bird Sanctuary when all three species feed together in the deeper sunlit channels in the fall.

Local freshwater sloughs like these have

abundant growths of filamentous green algae and vascular plants such as the long, thin-leaved strands of Wigeon Grass and leafy pondweeds of the Potamogeton family.

These growths proliferate all summer and, by fall, the sloughs are full of submerged, juicy mats of green filaments, stems, leaves and seeds.

Gadwall and American Wigeon favour this kind of plant material as they

are almost exclusively herbivorous.

Gadwall and American Wigeon are surface feeders or “dabbling ducks” so although they can reach down to forage for these aquatic foods in the shallows, they are too buoyant to dive far enough to get food from deeper areas. American Coots, on the other hand, have streamlined bodies, can dive to almost six metres and seem

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to prefer to bring food to the surface to eat it. When underwater food supplies become depleted in the shallows, the American Wigeon and Gadwall, the “food pirates,” start to hover around American Coots when they dive, and lie in wait for plant material to be brought up to the surface. The plant material is stringy and very breakable at this time of year and some of the debris floats at the surface for a bit, allowing for a “floating food court” for all the nearby birds.

In spite of the thievery, American Coots do not react aggressively, which is a bit odd, but they can turn the tables and steal food from the same ducks when they are all feeding in the shallows.

Fair is fair.

Editor’s Note: Nature Notes is a twice a month column written by the Delta Naturalists Society and their other community partners.

December 9, 2021 The Delta Optimist A25

Community

Help turn Delta Hospital’s Wish List into reality This year, help supply the crucial tools essential to providing the best level of care

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South Delta Rams community football club is hosting its second annual Toy Drive for B.C. Children’s Hospital on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dennison Park.

South Delta Rams hosting Toy Drive

For the second straight year, the South Delta Rams Community Minor Football Club will be holding a Toy Drive for B.C. Children’s Hospital.

This Saturday, Dec. 11, unwrapped new toys can be dropped off at Dennison Park in Tsawwassen between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

The holiday initiative was the idea of Junior Bantam player Gage Spargo who

recognized the COVID-19 restrictions in place did not allow families to visit children who were hospitalized.

The initial campaign produced 150 donated toys and the goal is to hit 250 this year.

Anyone interested in making a donation should check the BC Children’s Hospital donation guidelines at www.bcchildrens.ca.

NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION AND VIRTUAL PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

The holidays mean something different for everyone. For health professionals in Delta Hospital’s Emergency Department, they mean a dramatic rise in patients seeking help for everything from falls and accidents to seasonal flu and heart attacks.

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It also means continuing to deliver superb care while adhering to increased infection control measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all as the ER starts to see a larger volume of patients with chest pains, abdominal issues and COVID-like symptoms, which backs up the ER even more.

Ladner Willows Non-Market Rental Apartment Building Proposal Address: 5625 Ladner Trunk Road File No: LU008942 Applicant: DYS Architecture

“Delta Hospital’s Emergency Department is fast-paced and challenging at any time, but the COVID-19 pandemic has added a whole new level of pressure,” says Dr. Navdeep Grewal, an emergency room physician at the hospital. “That pressure grows even more during the busy holiday season.”

This application involves:

• A proposal for a 150 unit non-market rental

apartment building comprised of 5 storeys (including one level of under-building parking).

Having access to excellent emergency care is vital to the Delta community, which has one of the fastest growing senior populations in all of Fraser Health. For Delta’s Dennis Walsh, the care received at the ER of his community hospital meant he lived through a massive heart attack.

• An Official Community Plan amendment to

“The emergency staff at Delta Hospital worked on me for two hours, bringing me back each time my heart stopped. The care was incredible,” Walsh says.

• Rezoning to permit a 5-storey non-market rental

It takes the best people and the best resources to provide such outstanding care, notes Lisa Hoglund, executive director of the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation.

allow for the proposed 5 storey building height and the proposed density of 193 units per hectare (78 units per acre). apartment building to a new Rental Apartment Residential Zone.

• A development variance permit to reduce the

required setback to the under-building parkade on the south and west side; setback requirements to allow for stairs and walkways, balconies and patios, entry structure, roof cornices and resident, visitor and accessible parking spaces.

Perspective: looking northeast

• Details on the application are available at letstalkdelta.ca/lu008942

• Share your feedback online at: letstalkdelta.ca/lu008942 until December 20, 2021

• Have other questions or comments? Contact Community Planning & Development at:

Perspective: looking northwest

“Our team here at Delta Hospital, from physicians to nurses to all other essential staff, work together to ensure our patients’ critical needs are met,” Grewal says.

And thanks to the generosity of donors here at home, the hospital has crucial tools to keep residents healthy. This year, for example, donors made it possible to purchase an echo ultrasound to help patients like Dennis. This principal diagnostic tool can identify heart disease and be an important step in saving someone’s life.

Vital equipment will improve the diagnosis and treatment for our growing and aging population, Hoglund says.

One such essential item is a nasolaryngoscope, which allows doctors to check the airway for an obstruction or foreign body and helps with difficult intubations when time is of the essence. Other critical ER equipment includes stretchers, a gynecological examination table, a wound care cart and a specialized children and seniors vein finder.

Time is a crucial factor in emergency medicine, where medical expertise and the right tools are essential to provide the best level of care.

To contribute today to Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation’s Holiday Wish List, visit dhchfoundation.ca/holidaywishlist.

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A26 The Delta Optimist December 9, 2021

5 tips for holiday shopping to overcome supply chain holdups

Gift Guide

Your cup of coffee or your child’s favourite toy could end up costing you a pretty penny.

This year, a global shipping container shortage has seen the average cost to move a 40-foot steel container of cargo by sea rise by upwards of 500% above the seasonal average, according to Drewry Shipping.

The long-lasting impact could mean we see price increases in many common household goods, including appliances, furniture, toys and more.

Then came an atmospheric river event in B.C. on Nov. 15 that wiped out large sections of the province’s highway infrastructure, largely cutting off the Interior and the Lower Mainland.

With both those issues in mind, here are five tips on how to shop this holiday season so that your packages don’t get hung up by the supply chain.

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Shopping online and picking up instore or curbside is now commonplace for many businesses, including local independent retailers to big box stores like Best Buy and Canadian Tire. #3: FIND LOCAL ARTISANS

Etsy is the go-to online destination for handmade goods, but did you know you can filter your results for local Canadian artisans? Type an item into the search bar (ie: “party decorations”) and from there click “All filters” and set the shop location to Canada. #4: PRIORITIZE YOUR SHOPPING LIST

Start with the most in-demand stuff first: tech and toys always fly off the shelves. Shop early and always triplecheck delivery options and estimated dates for your area. #5: DEDICATED CANADIAN SHIPPING

Current road conditions aside, ordering goods that don’t cross a border is a smoother process than international shopping (no duty and fewer delays). Have your heart sent on a gift that you can’t find in Canada? Before caving into a pricey and lengthy international shipment, check the manufacturer’s site to see if they list stockists and retailers who carry their goods. Whenever possible, choosing a Canadian retailer—whether they be big or small—will mean a smoother shipment. Keep in mind that some U.S. big box retailers, such as Zara and the Gap, also have warehouses within Canada. If you’re purchasing through Amazon, a Prime subscription offsets shipping costs and speeds up the process, too.

Keep an eye out for items labelled “sold and shipped

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Community PHOTOS BY NEAL LALLY 505-JUNK

505-Junk clothing drive a huge success More than $2,000 was raised for Movember (Cancer research and mental health awareness) and 4,635 pounds of clothing was collected at the inaugural South Delta clothing drive on Saturday, Nov. 27.

Organized by 505Junk and supported by the City of Delta, residents from across the South Delta community cleared their closets and donated their reusable clothing, which was brought to the Salvation Army to support their flood initiative.

“It was a great response and we couldn’t be happier with the turnout, especially considering the rain,” said 505-Junk cofounder and CEO, Barry Hartman. “After all the rainfall causing devastation throughout B.C., we wanted to do our part in helping all of those who were affected. Our partnership with The Salvation Army made it possible for us to provide

flood victims with clothing, shoes, blankets and other materials that they may have lost over the past few weeks.”

Hartman said the other motivation for the event was to support men’s health through the Movember Foundation.

“This is an organization that is very important to 505-Junk as it supports men’s physical and mental health,” he said. “We appreciate the importance of this global initiative and we felt it was crucial to show our support by raising money and awareness within our community.

We are grateful to have City of Delta Mayor George Harvie join us during the rainy Saturday afternoon and thank him very much for coming out and supporting this initiative.”

If there is a clothing drive initiative that you are interested in setting up, please contact info@505junk.com.

More than $2,000 was raised for Movember (Cancer research and mental health awareness) and 4,635 pounds of clothing was collected at the inaugural South Delta clothing drive on Saturday, Nov. 27.

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Community

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Lists, schedules, and calendars dominate this time of year. We have lists for groceries, another list for gifts that need to be purchased and decisions on who is on or off the Christmas card and family letter list.

There is a business in the air, as we dash between Christmas shopping, school concerts and any number of social commitments.

In all our business and preparation, it is easy to lose track of what the fuss is all about.

A few years ago, amidst the usual preparations in my household, my wife said to me, “Robin, we need a time out!” She went on to explain that we are so busy at this time of year that we barely have time to get our own house ready for Christmas.

Thus began a new tradition in our house, the annual family Christmas

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Preparation Day. The day begins with taking a day off work and without telling the kids ahead of time, we keep them home from school. I cook breakfast and make the trip to the storage unit to collect the Christmas tree and the many, many boxes of ornaments and decorations.

At this point I usually spend half the morning

trouble shooting and figuring out which lights are working, and which are not.

Then we decorate the tree and house so that we can finally be ready to embrace the Christmas season. The day ends with a ride on the Christmas Train in Stanley Park or, as we did this year, a visit to Vandusen Garden to see the lights.

Advent, these precious four weeks before Christmas is a time of preparation for the birth of Christ into our lives and world once more. Advent is the time where God places us on God’s calendar. God prepares to be a part of our lives and world and makes us God’s priority.

What does this time of year, with the singing of angels and the birth of a baby, tell us about how we are God’s priority?

Happy Advent.

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Around Town Carol Ships

For more than 43 years beautiful lights, decorated boats and the songs of the season highlight one of Ladner’s favourite Christmas traditions.

The carol ships will sail into Ladner Harbour this Friday, Dec. 10 and Saturday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. both nights.

It’s a wonderful family event at the government dock - at foot of Elliott Street (beside Sharkey’s).

This year’s special musical guests include recording artists KickDrive and local vocalists Brook & Summer. They’ll start playing at 7 p.m.

The carol ships should arrive around 7:30 p.m.

Delta Youth Theatre

Delta Youth Theatre presents Matilda The Musical Jr. from Dec. 3 to 12 at the Equinox Theatre at South Delta Secondary.

Tickets are available online at: https://www. deltayouththeatre.com/ for between $28 and $35.

Call 604-417-7748 for more details.

Merry & Bright

The Tsawwassen Alliance Church presents a Christmas concert on Sunday, Dec. 12 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Join them for a COVID-friendly family celebration of Christmas, with Christmas carols, scripture, and the nativity scene performed by the children from TAC Kids.

Since they are expecting a full-house and want to be sensitive to those who are attending, they are requiring masks at this event.

Merry and Bright will be live-streamed and available on Vimeo and YouTube. Those links will be available closer to the date of the event.

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WARNING: This story includes the topic of childhood sexual abuse.

Illustrating Tiny Finds His Whisper – a story about a mouse with a painful secret – encouraged Ladner’s Jurnee Johnston to start voicing her own story of childhood trauma.

The children’s book written by her mother, Marvel Katz, tells the story of a mouse named Tiny whose whispers are too quiet for others to hear, and it aims to give young children the tools and vocabulary to understand and communicate about sexual abuse.

“Even though I’ve already received counselling and have started moving forward in my healing, Tiny just gave me an avenue to start speaking about it and allow my story to be heard, as well.

And that’s part of why we created Tiny – it’s giving that safe space [to talk about it],” says Johnston.

Motivated by her daughter’s story, Katz also intends for the book to act

as a safeguard to protect children from potential sexual abuse.

“Unfortunately, Jurnee was sexually abused as a young child and I didn’t find out until she was 16 what had happened ... it was too late to go back [then],” says Katz, who has worked in early childhood education for over 30 years.

Tiny Finds His Whisper doubles as a resource and a children’s story, meant to be read aloud by an adult, and includes mindfulness exercises, breathing techniques and free trauma-informed training opportunities and support.

Tiny’s mission, reads their website, is, “to give even the smallest child a voice. A chance to say ‘NO!’ and to stop the abuse in its tracks. To give parents the resources to help their hurting child, and to create a path of healing together.”

The mother-daughter duo has more books planned for the future, all centred around childhood trauma and coping, and are in the process of having Tiny Finds His Whisper

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Jurnee Johnston (right), from Ladner, and her mother Marvel Katz (left) have teamed up to bring awareness and educate about childhood sexual abuse in their book Tiny Finds His Whisper.

translated into multiple languages.

“It’s something we need to be having a conversation about and actually doing something proactive about ... We’re paying it forward and taking the pain and the mess of our story and opening the

door for another child to receive healing, to get the help they need from a very young age,” says Katz.

They are working with Little Warriors’ childhood sexual abuse treatment centre Be Brave Ranch and counselling and consulting services Tipping

Point, says Katz.

Tiny Finds His Whisper is available for purchase on Amazon.

If you’re interested in reading more about Tiny Finds His Whisper or Katz and Johnston’s work, check out their website at tinywhispervoices.com.

Welsh choir returns to Tsawwassen Dec. 13 Sing We Now of Christmas ends a two-year concert hiatus with events in New Westminster, Surrey, Delta, and North Vancouver – plus, a brand new digital concert experience!

Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir (VWMC) is pleased to announce its 2021 Christmas Concert Series, Sing We Now of Christmas! Ending a two-year concert hiatus, VWMC will be singing at four Lower Mainland venues this December, as well as presenting an online performance.

As is customary for VWMC Christmas Concerts, the choir will be supporting young musicians by sharing the stage with

three high school choral ensembles, as well as two emerging vocalists who are the recipients of the choir’s 2021 student bursaries. The VWMC will also be joined by two outstanding local instrumentalists, saxophonist Julia Nolan and flutist Paolo Bortolussi. Guest artists will vary for each performance, with a full lineup listed on the VWMC website.

The Delta performance is set for Monday, Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at South Delta Baptist Church.

The South Delta Secondary Choir will also perform.

“Rehearsing together again has been a real joy, and having the singers more spread apart

has resulted in some unexpected benefits,” says music director Jonathan Quick. “They are embracing their individual roles more, and they are singing really well.”

VWMC is following all COVID19 protocols set in place by the current Provincial Health Orders and will take the stage at each concert with a smaller complement of singers, each performer fully vaccinated. All patrons aged 12 and over must also provide proof of full vaccination.

Except for provincial exemptions, all patrons aged five and over must wear face masks when inside the venue, including during the performance.

“For the last 20 months, I have missed the personal touch of choir camaraderie but even more I have missed the exciting satisfaction and emotional high associated with performing for an appreciative live audience,” added VWMC president Simon Baker. “It has been an honour for me to lead such a talented and dedicated group of choristers, so committed to music and to presenting great performances to our patrons.”

Tickets are available for immediate purchase. To avoid disappointment, advance purchase is recommended. For more information, vancouverchoir.ca/ tickets-events.

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Multi-sport standout headed to Maine SDSS senior Taylor Katsube taking her field hockey career to NCAA Division One level MARK BOOTH

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These days Taylor Katsube is trying to help the South Delta Sun Devils win a provincial volleyball championship and is also chasing down pucks with her girls ice hockey team, yet, it’s another sport she will be turning her full-time attention to next fall at the NCAA Division One level.

The Grade 12 student, and multi-sport athlete, has officially signed a field hockey scholarship offer from the University of Maine.

The Black Bears are part of the NCAA Division One’s American East Conference and have a tradition of recruiting B.C. talent. Their 2021 roster featured six players from the west coast.

Katsube made a verbal commitment back in her Grade 11 year and the decision was finalized after an official visit to the Orono, ME campus back

in October.

“I got to meet the team and watch a game that happened to be their seniors’ night so it was great timing,” said Katsube. “I play with some girls who had already graduated from Maine and they told me how nice it was and how much fun they had there.

It made me want to go there even more.”

Growing up, she was encouraged by her parents to try a number of different sports and she has certainly done that.

She has also played soccer and school basketball before lessening the load when her field hockey career took her from the hometown Delta Falcons program to the Vancouver Polar Bears women’s team, based out of Eric Hamber.

“I have grown up playing sports. So did my parents and my brothers,” she said. “I’m in season right now with three of them and it can get busy and complicated, but

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South Delta Secondary Grade 12 student Taylor Katsube will be playing field hockey at the University of Maine next fall. when you look at field hockey, it’s generally a mixture of ice hockey and soccer with the stick skills, so it has helped me from that aspect, along with the game sense you develop.”

The signing with Maine concluded an extensive process that began two years ago when the talented forward established herself with the provincial team program. She participated at the Shooting

Star Tournament in Virginia in November 2019 and also registered with Next College Student Athlete (NCSA), a U.S. based recruiting service.

Her stock increased further when she was

selected by Field Hockey Canada to play for the U16 Next Generation Team in a series of games against the U.S. last year.

Throw in the fact Katsube also thrives in the classroom as a fixture on the Principal’s Honour Roll and a multi-academic award winner, and the interest from potential schools was immense.

Katsube is now focused on helping her topranked girls volleyball team win its first provincial title since 2014, starting Thursday in Nanaimo.

It’s these type of moments that have provided lasting memories.

“The nice thing is you have your school friends and your sports friends,” added Katsube, who is looking to major in marketing and communications. “You meet so many different people through sports and it’s like you have all these separate lives on different teams.

It’s part of the reason why playing so many sports is so great.”

Tsawwassen’s Seabrook joins Giants coaching staff

Brent Seabrook

There is now even more local flavour with the WHL’s Vancouver Giants.

Tsawwassen’s Brent Seabrook has joined the team as a volunteer/interim coach. He will join Keith McCambridge behind the bench while head coach Michael Dyck is away at the upcoming World Junior Hockey Championships with Team Canada.

The Giants train out of the Ladner Leisure Centre

where Seabrook played for the South Delta Minor Hockey Association and also enjoyed a memorable season as a 15-yearold playing junior “B” for the Delta Ice Hawks. That year he led the PJHL in playoff scoring as the Ice Hawks won their firstever championship. He went on to play in the WHL with the Lethbridge Hurricanes.

“I’m grateful to the Vancouver Giants ownership, management staff, and

the Tampa Bay Lightning for allowing me this opportunity to give back to the game and to help out while Michael Dyck goes for gold,” said the 36-yearold Seabrook, who is on the Lightning’s long-term injured reserve list and will formally retire when his contract expires after the 2023/24 NHL season.

“I’m looking forward to being part of the great culture the Giants have created and I can’t wait to get started.”

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He added 20 goals and 39 assists for 59 points in the playoffs. The long-time alternate captain played an integral role in leading the Blackhawks to Stanley Cup championships in 2010, 2013 and 2015.

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LangleyRamshistoricwinhadplentyofSDSSflavour MARK BOOTH

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Michael Calvert has returned to his comfort zone to lead the Langley Rams to a historic season.

The former South Delta Sun Devils star quarterback earned Offensive Game MVP honours as the Rams captured their first-ever national junior football championship with a 37-0 win over the host London Beefeaters in the 113th Canadian Bowl last Saturday at Western University’s Alumni Stadium.

The Rams’ roster features two other SDSS players, linebacker Adam Hoegg and offensive lineman Nico Ouellette.

Hoegg chipped in with a sack and was part of a dominant Langley defence that will be considered among the best in Canadian junior football history.

As for Calvert, it was a storybook return to playing quarterback.

The 2017 B.C. High School Football Offensive MVP was among the UBC Thunderbirds’ top recruits in 2018 but found himself on the depth chart with two other freshman quarterbacks, behind veteran Michael O’Connor.

He spent the next season as a defensive back before departing the program and learning of the opportunity at

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SDSS grads Adam Hoegg (left) and Michael Calvert with the Canadian Bowl after helping the Langley Rams defeat London 37-0 last Saturday.

Langley.

COVID-19 wiped out the 2020 B.C. Junior Football season and Calvert finally made his Rams debut this past summer, playing quarterback for the first time since the 2017 provincial high

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school playoffs.

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not really the authentic Michael Calvert where here in Langley I am.”

Coached by former B.C. Lions standout Cory Philpot, the Rams’ playoff run included grinding out a 7-4 win over the Okanagan Sun in the Cullen Cup B.C. final, then dethroning defending Canadian champion and perennial powerhouse Saskatoon Hilltops 17-14 two weeks ago at Langley’s McLeod Stadium.

Calvert went into the Canadian Bowl as healthy as he has been all year. A hamstring injury delayed the start of his season, then he suffered an MCL strain in his first game that sidelined him again.

He fired a 15-yard second half touchdown pass to Mario Johnson and finished with 144 yards passing while also showcasing his scrambling ability.

“It’s been a year of injuries and changing my style to more of a pocket passing quarterback,” Calvert continued. “It’s definitely a bit of a change at first, but I’m getting used to it and now I’m feeling the best I have all year. “(After three years) it took a little while just getting into a rhythm and confidence back. Going through the reads and progressions. Getting comfortable playing quarterback again.”

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Beach Grove Golf Course

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Fairway Views Wynd, Delta

2320 Hamilton Hill Rd, Merritt

5170-5190 Hastings Street, Burnaby

High Exposure Farm Land

45.82 Acre Property in Langley BC

Granville Retail With Future Redevelopment Potential

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$8,200,000

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21500 48th Ave, Langley

1082 Granville Street, Vancouver

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$7,488,800

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3820 64 Street, Delta

30125 Spallin Avenue, Abbotsford

576 Lougheed Hwy, Coquitlam

Prime Richmond No. 3 Road Investment Opportunity

Commercial Drive Mixed Use Building

10,014 SF Mixed-Use Redevelopment Site

OFFERED AT

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$4,999,900

$4,998,800

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3880 No. 3 Road, Richmond

1675 E 14th Avenue, Vancouver

7665 Edmonds Street, Burnaby

Medium Density Redevelopment Site

10 Unit Apartment Building in Kitsilano

8,881 sq.ft. CH1 Zoned Industrial/Retail Unit

OFFERED AT

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$4,760,000

OFFERED AT

$4,499,900

$3,998,800 SUBJECT PROPERTY

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4770/A4776 48 Avenue, Delta

2556 W 4th Ave, Vancouver

8565 132 Street, Surrey

24,806 SF Redevelopment Site in New Westminster

44,120 Sq.Ft. Redevelopment Site

6 Unit Strip Mall w/ Significant Redevelopment Potential

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718 Twelfth St, New Westminster

540 Haliburton Street, Nanaimo

1413 Main St, Penticton

32.92 Acre Rural Property

1.02 Acre Redevelopment Site

Downtown Office Unit

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$2,088,000

$595,000

CAMPBELL RIVER

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4700 Argonaut Rd, Campbell River

46915 Yale Road, Chilliwack

#240 - 970 Burrard Street, Vancouver

Over 1.8M SF of commercial/industrial Land

1 Acre Waterfront Commercial Property

39 Acre Blueberry Farm

OFFERED AT $10,650,000 USD

OFFERED AT $1,600,000 USD

OFFERED AT $899,000 USD

9.53 Acres 8.82 Acres

4.88 Acres 1.76 Acres

17.71 Acres

Main Street, Lynden, WA

1334 Gulf Road, Point Roberts, WA

2700 Lampman Rd, Ferndale, WA

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$1,499,999

$4,500,000

LARGE LOT IN DESIRABLE PEBBLE HILL! 5293 WALLACE AVENUE 3 BEDS / 3 BATHS / 1962 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $1,499,999

STUNNING HOME WITH OCEAN VIEWS! 455 TSAWWASSEN BEACH ROAD 3 BEDS, 3 BATHS, 4283 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $4,500,000

SOLD

$539,000

$4,445,000

$1,589,999

SOLD

FAMILY HOME BACKING ONTO GREENBELT IN HOLLY AREA! 6174 DAWN DRIVE 4 BEDS / 3 BATHS / 2391 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $1,589,999

SPRAWLING WATERFRONT PROPERTY! 50 CENTENNIAL PARKWAY 4 BEDS / 4 BATHS / 3868 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $4,445,000

TOP 1% OF VANCOUVER REALTORS® - 2021

$1,325,000 CUSTOM CORNER LOT!

GREAT LOCATION AT RIVER WATCH! 205 - 6251 RIVER ROAD 1 BED / 1 BATH / 721 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $539,000

2298 CORMORANT DRIVE 4 BEDS / 3 BATHS / 2235 SQ. FT. NEW PRICE $1,325,000

SOLD

SOLD

AILEEN NOGUER $1,450,000

REALTOR®

$1,300,000

LARGE TOWNHOME IN CHESAPEAKE LANDING! 92 5900 FERRY ROAD 3 BEDS / 2 BATHS / 2355 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $1,450,000

PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION

STUNNING RANCHER IN MARINA GARDENS! 5639 CLIPPER ROAD 3 BEDS / 2 BATHS / 1675 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $1,300,000

SOLD

CARA SCHNEIDER REALTOR®

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RE/MAX PROGROUP REALTY 5360 12TH AVENUE, DELTA, BC, V4M 2B3 $1,550,000 STUNNING PROFESSIONALLY RENOVATED RANCHER! 5494 CANDLEWYCK WYND 3 BEDS / 2 BATHS / 1755 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $1,550,000

$565,000 PENTHOUSE IN CENTRAL TSAWWASSEN! 312 5472 11 AVENUE 2 BEDS / 2 BATH / 1366 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $565,000

A46 The Delta Optimist December 9, 2021

DESIRED OASIS

JUST LISTED!

6 4957 57TH STREET

MLS R2634767 360º TO OUR

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH!

210 4743 RIVER ROAD

$574,000

The Oasis! Great starting opportunity in this ground floor living and 2 bedrooms up townhouse in central Ladner.Unit features an open layout, decent sized bedrooms, some updates to the bathroom and appliances, bright West exposed patio/backyard and more. Complex offers good proximity to schools, rec centre, transportation and shopping.

2975 53RD STREET 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

MLS S R2615449 360º TO OUR OPEN SUNDAY 2-4PM

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$5,950,000 4774 104TH STREET

PORT GATEW WAY

MLS R24 427676 360 0º TOUR

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NEW PRICE!

Bright sprawling 1308 sq. ft. 2 bed-room, 2 bath condo with 9 ft ceilings throughout and a great open floor plan in the desired Riverwest complex! Some paint and new flooring will go a long way here in this spacious unit that offers a generous sized master with 5 piece ensuite, a huge living room leading to the dining area and open kitchen and a decent 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 and marina views on the North side of the property which is just a 5 minute walk to old town Ladner.

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY TY! Y

$559,000

First time this amazing secluded 20.25 acre parcel has been offered for sale since 1955 which is located jjust off Hornby Drive on the quiet section of 10 0 04th close to Boundaryy Bay and private member grass airstrip. p All 3 buiilildings l g on this property were built in 1972 1 which inclludes l a sprawling 3,162 sq. ft. 4 bedroom rancher w/30 + car concrete drivewayy was substantially renovated and enlarged in 198 8 and roof redone 87 10 yyears ago. The second residence is a 1238 sq. ft. Woods W bungalow g presently rented and the p spectacular 8,40 0 sq.

00 q ft. f 20 stall barn which was used from day 1 to breed b race horses up until 7 years ago is truly a first class facility complete p with steel roof and cladding. g Attention to detail d here is second to none including i chain link fencing that surrounds the entire property.

$6,800,000

JUST LISTED!

PERFORMANCE Real Estate Service 33 Successful Years

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CALL JOHN TODAY MLS R26 604526 360º TOUR R

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366 55 St, Tsawwassen

Amazing VIEW property! This well-kept rancher with walk-out basement suite is located in prestigious Pebble Hill neighborhood. The large lot features stunning views of Boundary Bay, parts of Vancouver and Mount Baker! RM-1(duplex) zoning could provide a possible investment opportunity.

“I love hellping peoplle withh Reall Estate”

29 50 St, Tsawwassen

604-782-2053 taussem@glaciermedia.ca

5301 4a Ave, Tsawwassen

4449 62 St, Ladner

8511 Adera St, Vancouver

River House, Ladner

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8131 Calder Road, Richmond This fine family home sits in the popular Lackner sub area of multimillion dollar homes. Within walking distance OLD S to Blundell Centre Shopping Mall. This beautiful sunny T S rectangular lot has a very private & well-manicured JU $1,695,000

backyard. Option to build now, move in or hold for later.

This home has 4 bedrooms with 2.5 baths. Downstairs offers a 2nd kitchen and large living room with gas F/P. Forced air natural gas heating, 2 gas F/P & roof redone in 2017. 2 functional sheds in the backyard.

401-5518 14 Avenue Windsor Woods – immaculate 1 bedroom PENTHOUSE. Just steps D to recreation, schools, restaurants and shops and close to the beach.

L O Beautifully kept, this 1 bedroom 1 bathroom condo has a huge walk in S T closet and room for a king sized bed in the master bedroom. There is a S large deck with a view over the treed park from the balcony. There is a gas JU fireplace and a natural gas BBQ hook up on the balcony. Gas is included in $447,000

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).

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

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

141-12233 92 Avenue

Central Ladner

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

4612 60B Street

the maintenance fee. There is 1 parking underground and a storage locker.

Windsor Woods is a very well run complex, close to shopping, and central to everything including transit, Tsawwassen Mills and, Tsawwassen Commons Malls. Also close to schools - including Southpointe Academy.

Pets allowed w/restrictions. Rentals allowed w/restrictions.

40-11291 7th Avenue, Richmond IMMACULATE: this DETACHED townhouse is located in the park-like D Mariner’s Village, just steps away from the dyke, Gary Park and Steveston L O village with its restaurants, boutiques and cafes. Also close to the library S T and schools including Lord Byng elementary & McMath Secondary. Very S family oriented neighborhood with indoor pool and clubhouse. This property JU $1,168,000

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

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Connecting agents to the community Show current and future clients you mean business

5680 46A Avenue

4533 46B Street

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

6742 Ladner Trunk Rd

5013 Mariner Place

5705 34B Avenue

3560 40 Street

5515 Chestnut Cres

103-1441 Garden Place 1302-13618 100 Ave

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

111-15268 28 Avenue

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

5384 Maple Crescent

SOLD

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SOLD

203-4758 53 Street

604-782-2053 | taussem@glaciermedia.ca Listed by Multiple Realty

Listed by Sutton Seafair Realty

Listed by ReMax 2000 Realty

127-6828 Eckersley Rd

105-4747 54A St

212-9672 134 St

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

Listed by Dexter Realty Listed by Sutton Seafair Realty Listed by Remax Progroup Realty Listed byLeHomes Realty Premier

308-1768 55A St 1130 Ekholie Cres 1500 Kirkwood Rd 233 Osborne Ave sutton group seafair realty #100-5000 Bridge Street Delta, BC V4K 2K4

MEDALLION CLUB MEMBER 2018, 2019 & 2020

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THE CHANCEYS REAL ESTATE GROUP

#1 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.

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info@thechanceyteam.com

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4 BEDROOM HOME + COACH HOUSE Here it is! The perfect family home & mortgage helper of your dreams - TOTAL OF 3000 SQUARE FEET OF LIVING SPACE. Enjoy 2,195 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 stunning views of the river, ocean & mountains plus a huge bedroom & loft area with flex space for your family’s needs.

THE RENTAL VALUE OF THE DETACHED COACH HOME ALONE COULD COVER UP TO A $400,000 MORTGAGE! It has a 2 car garage, lane access and an 800 sq.ft legal 1 bed suite on 2 levels. Close to all the best Ladner has to offer, schools, parks, walking trails, Westham Island & historic Ladner Village

A 4524 River Road W, Ladner $1,549,000

TOP FLOOR CORNER UNIT Welcome to this unique and character-filled home! Located on the top floor corner of Green Gables this 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home boasts extra high ceilings and an abundance of windows and natural light. This is condo living that truly feels like so much more! Enjoy patios on both sides of the home and your own private outdoor entrance with room for your planter garden. Updated kitchen with white cabinetry, SS appliances, wine fridge and a large island. The primary bedroom also features high ceilings and a full size ensuite. Walking distance to schools, parks, shopping and all amenities.

301 4889 53 St, Ladner

$619,900

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SOLD 114 5518 14 Ave, Tsawwassen

SOLD OVER ASKING 5794 Grove Ave, Ladner

604-946-8899

SOLD

SOLD IN 6 DAYS

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D JUST SOL ING OVER ASK

5565 4 Ave, Tsawwassen

22 3871 River Rd W, Ladner

93 4638 Orca Way, Tsawwassen

#8 4748 54A Street, Ladner

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

President’s Club - 2020 Top 1% - REBGV

Realtor

Personal Real Estate Corpora�on

Realtor

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

4812 45 Avenue, Ladner $1,149,000 5575 45th Avenue, Ladner $1,099,000 4550 44B Avenue, Ladner $1,299,000 BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME! SIMPLY WON’T LAST. VALUE IN LAND. Lot =70’ X 103’ / 7210 sq. !. Lot. Zoned RD3. Excellent opportunity to build in Historical Ladner. The home & property is being sold ‘AS-IS’. Please contact the City of Delta directly to confirm the size of your new home. Please do not walk on the property without an appointment.

SOLD 491 Centennial Pkwy, Tsaw

SOLD 5179 Winskill Dr, Tsaw

Solid 2 level with 5 bedrooms in Prime west Ladner loca�on. Situated on a 6028 SF lot just steps to Ladner Rec Center and transit. Well maintained with updated aluminum roof, fence, furnace and concrete driveway.

This home is ready for you to finish to your taste. Perfect family home or investment!

SOLD

SOLD #105-1166 54 Street

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

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SOLD

SOLD

4827 44B Ave, Ladner 6135 48A Ave, Ladner 5179 Wallace Ave, Tsaw 4411 Spanton Dr, Ladner #111-4743 River Rd, Ladner

NEW LISTING

• Fantastic views and lots of wildlife to enjoy • Waterfront with room for 778.773.9563 boat and potential to build kjohnson@sutton.com garage on shore (with city 604.943.3110 seafair realty approvals) 5000 Bridge Street, Ladner

JOHNSON

SOLD

#203-4815 48 Ave, Ladner #208-4768 53rd St, Ladner 1291 Malvern Pl, Tsaw 5755 Admiral Blvd, Ladner

4559 W River Road Ladner • $800,000

Kat

SOLD

Fantas�c opportunity to own this 4 bedroom two level with plenty of space for extended family or nanny. Excellent layout with living amd family rooms up and large spacious kitchen area. Located in popular Port Guichon neighbourhood with private southern expose yard and IG pool. Bring some ideas for this diamond in the rough.

#1 - 23080 Dyke Road Richmond • $459,000

23240 Dyke Road Richmond • $1,598,000

NEW LISTING

• Incredible waterfront living in your new home • 2 bedroom/2 bathroom new float home • Boat moorage available too

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

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

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

• River views, deck • 2 parking spaces

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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

NEW PRICE

Progroup Realty

$2,299,000

Eugene Knoedler 604.219.3177 Eugene@eugenek.ca

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.

$898,000

NEW LISTING

1180 Fairway Views

Fabulous 2 level townhome right on the Golf Course! This 2 bedroom, 3 bathroom with office space overlooking the 6th Green on Beach Grove Golf course is only steps to Town Center shopping & transit and only a 5 minute walk to the beach. Large living room with views, 8x10 skylight bring the light and give one the feeling of resort style living. Large master bedroom with en-suite and access to a huge 17’ x 24” partially covered/ heated patio with gate access to the golf course and your very own palm tree.

NEW LISTING

$1,319,000

JUST 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.

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

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

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

ER LOT CORN

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

Kat

JOHNSON

778.773.9563 kjohnson@sutton.com • Over 1900 sq.ft. home on 4200 sq.ft. lot 604.943.3110

seafair realty

5000 Bridge Street, Ladner

• Lane parkway access • 6 bed/2.5 bath

• 3 bed/2 bath, contains suite • 2 car covered parking • House - 1500 sq.ft. on 4200 sq.ft. lot

• Updated 2 bed and den with 2 baths • Home is 1300 sq.ft. on 4200 sq.ft. lot

A52 The Delta Optimist December 9, 2021

ROBIN REIMER PREC*

#1 IN SOUTH DELTA* 4 DECADES and still LOVE what I do

FREE MARKET EVALUATION

604-868-2844

"My friends call me Ruby"

GORGEOUS 5000 SQ.FT. HOME WITH FABULOUS VIEWS

JUST LISTED

Featuring 6 bdrms, 6 bathrms, excellent 2 bdrm suite and great floor plan. This rare find is located on a quiet street with many fines homes in Upper Tsawwassen. Home is just totally updated with ouststanding views on a 10,750 sq.ft. western exposed lot. This kind of home does not come to market often, don't miss this one. Call for more information.

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844 UNDER CONSTRUCTION

$1,999,000

259 54A STREET, TSAW ABSOLUTELY THE BEST BUY

Fabulous new home in one of Tsawwassen's finest locations. Excellent open floor plan with 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, huge games room and totally separate 1 bedroom inlaw suite. Home is approx. 3500 sq.ft. on a fabulous western exposed yard on a quiet street. Close to parks and schools. Nothing like this in Tsawwassen. Call now for more info. Robin 604-868-2844

UNDER CONSTRUCTION JUST LISTED

NEW HOME IN BEACH GROVE

- 3,100 Square feet - 5 bedrooms - 5 bathrooms - Beautiful 7707 square foot lot - One bedroom suite - High end finishing Call for more information Robin Reimer 604-868-2844

$1,499,000

$2,299,000

$2,600,000

EXCLUSIVE LISTING

FABULOUS WESTERN BLUFF VIEW LOT!!!

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

PRICE REDUCED

$629,900

D L O S JUST 215 54A STREET, TSAW

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

JUST LISTED

111 GRAHAM DRIVE BEST SUNSET VIEWS & LOCATION

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. Robin Reimer 604-868-2844

$1,500,000

D L O S JUST

#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

$1,500,000

JUST LISTED BUILDERS DEVELOPERS ALERT!!!

Rarely found in Upper Tsawwassen 3 lot development Call for more information

D L O S JUST

*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

December 9, 2021 The Delta Optimist A53

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

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1721 ENDERBY AVENUE 6705 SEAVIEW ROAD 712 THISTLEDOWN PLACE 244 MURPHY DRIVE $1,385,000 TSAWWASSEN TSAWWASSEN $1,599,000 TSAWWASSEN $1,599,000 TSAWWASSEN $1,399,000

A serene property on a corner lot with the best beach in the Lower Mainland at your doorstep! Location is everything and this home has it!

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Prime Beach Grove location. Already cleared lot, ready for a new home! 5780 sq. ft. lot with West facing back yard close to Beach Grove Elementary and the park.

A sprawling rancher in prestigious Forest By the Bay. This home offers executive-style living on a large corner lot in a quiet cul-de-sac.

Fantastic Pebble Hill location with 2236 sq.ft. of living space. 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths.

T LIS

512 TSAWWASSEN BEACH RD 1637 53A STREET 13-4925 ELLIOTT STREET 1625 PINE SPRINGS LANE $2,988,800 TSAWWWASSEN $1,365,000 $3,998,000 TSAWWASSEN LADNER $615,000 TSAWWASSEN Perfect for families with 3 levels, 2 entries, 3 bedrooms! Loft-style condo living in the heart of downtown Ladner.

65 ft of waterfrontage with a custom family home and triple car garage . Sunsets and water sports year round.

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.

Sold in 7 Days

1633 53A STREET 177 67 STREET 4728 STAHAKEN PLACE TSAWWASSEN $2,999,900 TSAWWASSEN $1,399,000 BOUNDARY BAY

4881 63A STREET, TSAW

Sold with Multiple Offers

5017 FENTON DRIVE $1,749,000 TSAWWWASSEN $1,849,900

Brand New and Spectacular 7 Bdrms/7 Baths/3 Gorgeous 3 Bedroom plus Den & Loft family Love it or list it completely renovated 3 bdrm Stories 5200 sqft Executive home Built by Double home with guest cottage on a 7000 sq kit home has been extensively renovated in a Star Construction. Sunset View & North Shore half a block to the beach.

Mountains. Main Floor offers a 2nd Master w/Ensuite. fantastic location.

Sold with Multiple Offers

Resort Style Living! 3 bdrm 3 bath rancher in Tsawwassen Springs. Just like brand New including lots of Updates and AC.

Sold with Multiple Offers

Stunning 5 bdrm 4 bath executive home situated on a large, well-maintained property.

Just a few minutes walk to Lions Park, Ladner Village shops, restaurants, and school.

Sold with Multiple Offers

$1,450,000 309-1350 VIEW CRES, TSAW $718,000 276 CENTENNIAL PKWY, TSAW $3,998,000 6400 KENSINGTON PLACE $1,599,000

Trisha

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

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A ft fteer fi fin nishing in 2nd place last year we are hoping for a 1st place fi fin nish in the 2021 Festival of Lights!

Please visit TomY ingling .com to view our 4K walk through video if you are unable to attend!

A ll proceeds go towards the Delta Hospital foundation to purchase Cardiac Monitors for the Emergenc y Department .

Vote for our tree at: tsawwassensprings.ca/festival-of-lights/ Proudly Calling Tsawwassen & Ladner home for over 40 years!

(604) 809 2855 yinglingtom@gmail.com

PAUL KHARA Paul Khara

REAL ESTATE GROUP

Calvin Khara

www.paulkhara.com

604.816.4568

paulkhara@gmail.com

Sutton Group - Seafair Realty

ckhara94@gmail.com

16,835 SQ.FT. LOT

SUBDIVISION POTENTIAL

5382 CRESCENT DRIVE

• 5 BED 5 BATH • 2 BED, 1 FULL BATH SUITE WITH SEPARATE ENTRANCE/INSUITE LAUNDRY • 5,917 SQ.FT INTERIOR LIVING • PARK-LIKE 20,000 SQ.FT LOT • CONTEMPORARY STYLED HOME WITH QUALITY FINISHES • DETACHED 900 SQ.FT SHOP AT REAR OF HOME

1107 - 11967 80 AVENUE

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• DELTA RISE • 2 BED 2 BATH • 821 SQ.FT • 2 PARKING & 1 STORAGE LOCKER • CENTRAL LOCATION WALKING DISTANCE TO TRANSIT, RESTAURANTS & SHOPPING • UNOBSTRUCTED EAST FACING VIEWS

• 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

WEST NEWTON TOWNHOUSE

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

UPDATED 2-LEVEL

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• COMPLETELY UPDATED 2 LEVEL HOME • POTENTIAL FOR 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT SUITE • LARGE 7,500 SQ.FT LOT • PRIME LOCATION NEXT TO LADNER ELEMENTARY AND DELTA SECONDARY

December 9, 2021 The Delta Optimist A55

TAMMY MATSON

THOR MATSON

Personal Real Estate Corporation

Licensed Realtor

thor@matsonrealestate.ca www.matsonrealestate.ca

sold@tammymatson.com www.tammymatson.com

778-938-5599

778-994-8314

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JUST SOLD!!

6582 Holly Park Drive, Ladner

1345 53A Street, Tsawwassen

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

52-4716 Orca Way, Tsaw

107-1704 56 St, Tsaw

Listed by Mosaic

SOLD

401-5550 14B Ave, Tsaw

5983 49 Ave, Ladner

!

JUST SOLD!!

5067 Erin Way, Tsawwassen

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

Listed by Barbican

Listed by Remax City

Listed by The Firm RE

7 263 Parkside St, Tsaw

202-4686 51 St, Ladner

28-5377 8A Ave, Tsaw

The market is HOT!!! Call us for info or FREE market evaluation!!!

NO obligation & NO rush :) We provide professional photos, tour, floor plan & marketing.

We love living here - local market knowledge SELLS!!!

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

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

778-863-6805 mandip@sutton.com mandipgill.com Sutton Group - Sutton Seafair Realty 100 - 5000 Bridge Street Delta, BC, V4K 2K4

$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.

3-4748 54A Street

10-2345 Cranley Drive

109-4889 53 Street

201-5099 Springs Blvd

606-9320 Parksville Dr

1305 Duncan Drive

4852 59A Street

4897 47A Avenue

3-16228 16 Avenue

56-16511 Watson Drive

116-8142 120A Street

213-15300 17 Avenue

705-5639 Hampton Pl

4736 45A Street

4855 Ellis Lane

5013 59 Street

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the heart of our business is people.

sold

VANCOUVER 742 E. 58TH AVENUE 2

TSAWWASSEN 403 - 5055 SPRINGS2 BLVD

Prime South Vancouver location in a neighbourhood that is bursting with culture, diversity and a strong sense of community. This south facing lot includes a back lane access and views to the Fraser River & the city of Richmond. Close to all amenities such as shops, Oakridge mall, transit, recreation facilities, schools (John Oliver Secondary, Walter Moberly Elementary and Langara College) and YVR airport. The home is in original condition and needs improvement but sits on fantastic property to build your dream home or hold as an investment until you’re ready. This bungalow style, 2 level home contains 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with the value associated primarily in the land.

Welcome to Tsawwassen Springs, a resort style golf course community. This 2 bdrms & 2 baths home features open concept dining/living area, excellent sized kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counters and shaker cabinets. Also includes geothermal heating/cooling system, in suite storage and 4 pce ensuite.

Spacious & private south exposed balcony with partial ocean view and beautiful sunsets, gas hook up for BBQ and heater. Steps to Quinn’s restaurant, Newman’s foods, wellness centre & gym and so close to Tsawwassen Mills, Hwy 17 and the ferry terminal. Concrete building.

3 Bed | 2 Bath | 1655 ft

2 Bed | 2 Bath | 898 ft

$710,000

$1,499,000

sold

sold

sold

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TSAWWASSEN 304 - 5556 14 AVENUE

LADNER 4660 55A STREET

NORTH DELTA 9226 119A STREET

SOUTH SURREY 181-15236 36 AVENUE

$549,000

$1,249,000

$899,000

$659,000

2 Bed | 2 Bath | 916 ft2

3 Bed | 2 Bath | 1547 ft2

3 Bed | 2 Bath | 1190 ft2

2 Bed + Flex | 2 Bath | 1353 ft2

THE HEART OF OUR BUSINESS IS PEOPLE WITH SERVICE DEEPLY ROOTED IN THE COMMUNITY, Becir Real Estate and the Delta Hockey Academy are a partnership focused on delivering consistent, high level results while we continue to build relationships and help local families.

brad: 604-779-6764

frank: 604-862-5731

becirrealestate.com

Regency Realty Ltd.

Independently Owned & Operated

1333 56 Street, Delta

64 Tsawwassen Beach Road • $3,225,000

EXCLUSIVE WATER FRONT PROPERTY with 180 degree SOUTH WEST OCEAN BLUFF VIEWS . This alluring Architectural designed home was featured in modern day castles. Built by a Structural Engineer using steel beams throughout for added strength. 4 large private decks including a full outdoor kitchen with built in BBQ. All bedrooms have exquisite Ocean views including the private executive office with deck. This fascinating home has over 4,432 of living space and features newly installed torchon roof on main house and asphalt on gazebo, new 60gal H/W tank, updated reverse osmosis drinking water, FULLY MONITORED Home. This luxury villa is perched on the Ocean bluff with breath taking views over 17,772 sqft lot with access to Ocean front by way of staircase. 68 foot frontage.

5884 Whitcomb Place $1,390,000

ALLEN SCHWABE 604-644-5664

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

604-943-3110

4684 Wesley Drive $1,499,000

1406 Beach Grove Rd $2,489,000

5342 9th Avenue $1,674,000

5346 9th Avenue $1,608,000

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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! ALL OUR LISTINGS ARE SOLD!!! MOST OF THEM OVER THE ASKING PRICE! EXPERIENCE, HARD WORK & KNOWLEDGE SELLS PROPERTIES! OUR SERVICE EXTENDS UNTIL OUR CLIENTS ARE SATISFIED. FAST RESPOND TO INQUIRIES! DON’T HESITATE TO CALL US REGARDING REAL ESTATE...WE ARE THERE FOR YOU! WE HAVE A BUYER FOR A HOME WITH A 2- BDRM IN-LAW SUITE OR WITH A POSSIBILITY TO CREATE ONE, IN TSAWWASSEN OR LADNER.

WE HAVE A BUYER FOR A 4 BDRM (or 3 Bdrm and Den), UPDATED RANCHER IN TSAWWASSEN.

PLS CONTACT US!

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

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Fond memories linger every day, Remembrance keeps them near.

Celebration of Life Announcement for Darlene Reppenhagen (February 16th, 1942 - January 16, 2021) Please join us on December 15, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. as we celebrate Darlene’s life and the blessed promise of eternal life through Christ.

Tsawwassen Benediction Lutheran Church 5575 6th Ave, Delta B.C. V4M1M2

Deborah O’Connor went to be with the Lord on November 28, 2021, at her home in Lake Stevens, WA, and was laid to rest in Ferndale, WA. Deborah was born to Bill and Shirley Marie (Jensen) Papuc in Ladner, BC, Canada, on October 30th, 1959. Deborah is survived by her husband of nearly 35 years, John Patrick O’Connor; and their two daughters, Sarah Marie O’Connor of Everett, WA, and Kathryn Alyssa (Carl) Kulper of Stanwood, WA. She is also survived by her parents, of Surrey, BC; her sister, Karen (Landon) Kitagawa; and brothers, Eric (Lesli) Papuc, Mark Papuc and Matthew Papuc.

ESPLEY, Donald July 18, 1931 - November 30, 2021 A scant 2 1/2 weeks after the passing of Betty, his wife of over 65 years, Donald Espley, aged 90, peacefully left us here to be with his girl again.

“Till death do us part” was, may we romantically presume, just not acceptable to our father.

Our parents will truly be as deeply loved in memory, as they were in life.

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O’CONNOR (PAPUC), Deborah Marie.

October 30, 1959 − November 28, 2021

Deborah grew up in Ladner, BC. Her life’s highlight was to encounter her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, while studying at the University of British Columbia.

She served Him throughout her adult life, first as a single missionary in Mexico, and later with her family in Central America and around the world.

God blessed her ministry and her work, as is evidenced by the many women who she "spurred on toward love and good deeds (Heb 10:24)".

Deborah’s family immigrated from Europe. Her father’s family came from Romania through Ellis Island and settled in North Dakota. Like many immigrants, they battled hard conditions to make a life for themselves, eventually migrating to Saskatchewan, Canada. Her mother’s family were the Jensens from Denmark and Skopinichs from Austria.

A missionary friend from Honduras commented on Deborah’s life that "when I think of you, I think of how sensitive you are to people, how prayerful and watchful and discerning you are, and how desiring you are to do God’s will and abide in Him." Her husband’s observation is that through the decades Deborah has been a very real and sincere friend to many. Many!

Memorial services for Deborah will be held at Cascade Community Church of Monroe, WA, on December 18, 2021, at 1pm, and at South Delta Baptist Church of Tsawwassen, BC, January 8, 2022, at 1pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Arkansas Valley Pregnancy Center, 118 W 4th St, La Junta, CO, 81050, USA.

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PERSONAL MESSAGES Thank you, Shirley... for raising the most beautiful daughter imaginable. She is the love of my life. I will always be in debt to you for inviting me into your home, serving me countless incredible dinners, including me in your vacations and allowing me to become a part of your family.

Love always, − the BFP

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December 9, 2021 The Delta Optimist A59 EMPLOYMENT GENERAL EMPLOYMENT VANDULA FARMS

9832 Ladner Trunk Rd., Delta, BC. Tel (604) 5940918; Fax (604) 677-5915.

Email: stevecwong@yahoo.com

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* Seasonal, Temp F/T Farm Worker *

Mar 15, 2022 - Nov 15, 2022 $15.20/hr @40 hrs/wk +OT(if req)

- Duties include harvesting vegetables, irrigating land, operating farm equipment, washing, cleaning, sorting, packing vegetables.

- Prev. farm work exp. req.

- Must be legally entitled to work/valid Canadian work permit.

ONLY resumes sent thru FAX or EMAIL will be accepted.

A Collection of Potters & Woodworkers Christmas Sale

Discover a world of possibilities in the classifieds!

604.444.3056 to advertise

OFFICE/CLERICAL .

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.

A collection of local potters, woodworkers and an enormous jade plant come together to offer you a sensational variety of hand−crafted functional and decor pottery, charcuterie boards and jade plants in hand−thrown pots, all hand made with love. Craftsmanship and originality shine brightly in this outdoor garden setting. If you are looking for original, one−of−a−kind hand−crafted treasures this is the event for you! Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to experience the works of our local artisans!

A List of Our Confirmed Featured Artists: Pat Longworth Robin Jenkins − Robin’s Nest Pottery Carmen Liesch − Carmen’s Cool Pots Ken Mcelhoes − Ken’s Charcuterie Boards Natalie McGee − Nats McGee Pottery Susan Potter Eidt − The Jaded Potter Jane Williamson − PJW Pottery Verne Erickson − Verne’s Turned Bowls Mama Jade − Mama Jade’s Babies

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a Sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes.

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December 11, 10 am − 4 pm.

794 Glenwood Place, Tsawwassen Cash, Credit and Debit accepted

BUSINESS SERVICES HOME CARE

QUALIFIED? Interested in joining our TEAM? Please submit your resume and cover letter to: info@severide.com

MARKETPLACE WANTED COLLECTOR will purchase FIREARMS & AMMUNITION.

Military & Civilian Modern & Antique Firearms.

Call: 604-290-1911 Email: jimmygunns@gmail.com

PETS

REAL ESTATE HOUSES FOR SALE

DIFFICULTY SELLING? Difficulty Making Payments?

WE BUY HOMES Any Situation, Any Condition

604-812-3718

GVCPS INC. / gvcps.ca

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RENTAL APARTMENTS/ CONDOS FOR RENT

.We are a new local home care company serving Ladner & Tsawwassen, providing companionship and lifestyle assistance.

We are committed to enriching our clients’ lives by supporting an independent healthy lifestyle.

Our Companions have First Aid, Food Safe Certificates and insured by Worksafe BC.

Contact us to discuss what We Can Do for You or for a FREE Consultation.

604-369-0876 • info@seasidehomecare.ca www.seasidehomecare.ca

RENTALS OFFICE/RETAIL FURNISHED Councillor/Therapist Office in professional building for rent in Ladner Village.

Includes parking space.

Opportunity for shared rental, Part &/or F/T hours.

Rent negotiable.

Call Ben to discuss,

604-313-2787

DOG WALKER and SITTER 7 days/wk Dog Walking Certificate and Pet First Aid course, can work with aggressive’s.

Ref’s avail. Ins’d, bonded Joe, 778-325-3659 Joeysdogwalking.com

Choose your Apartment Rental from one of our well maintained and managed buildings in South Delta:

Rental Office 604.948.9111 Inquire about some of our

Pet Friendly buildings.

Please visit our website for availability:

To advert r ise call

604-444-3056

PRIME Lease Space AVAILABLE NOW TSAWWASSEN

Storage@BarbicanPM.ca For more details visit: BarbicanPM.ca/Storage

WANTED TO RENT

Commercial 600 - 1538 sq. ft

LADNER Office or Retail 727 sq. ft.

LADNER Bachelor Ste avail Jan 1 or 15th, own laundry. $900. NS/NP. Vacant, can view. 604-940-0255

3 Self Storage Buildings

in Tsawwassen to serve you.

Various sizes available.

Office Space 1,197 sq. ft.

barbicanpm.ca

A Division of Century Group

U STORE IT U LOCK IT

Contact us at: 604-424-9977

Sorry, no BBQs permitted.

Reference required.

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For more information:

604-409-4626

Leasing@centurygroup.ca

www.BarbicanPM.ca

WANTED: Garage for 1−2 Vehicles Senior seeks Garage or Carport/Parking for 1 to 2 vehicles in the Ladner/ Tsawwassen areas only.

Please call. No texts.

778−392−6768

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Move Ins - Move Outs, Weekly • Bi-Weekly • Monthly Starting @ $100 cleanings.

• Window Cleaning • Work guarantee. Exc refs.

FENCING West Coast Cedar Installations since 1991.

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604-788-6458

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DRAINAGE DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water,

Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating, Concrete Cutting, Rootering, WET BSMT MADE DRY

604.782.4322

ELECTRICAL

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LAWN & GARDEN

BOUNDARY BAY WINDOW WASHING

cedarinstall@hotmail.com

FLOORING

604-716-8631

Residential Cleaning Service Week • Bi-Weekly • Monthly Move In • Move Out

GUTTERS

Hardwood Floor Refinishing Experts • Repairs • Staining • Installation • Free Estimates

• Exterior house cleaning • Pressure washing • Gutters Steve Watts 604-943-4134 778-228-5639

GUTTERS Gutter Cleaning, Power Washing, Window Cleaning, Roof Cleaning

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LOOK to Homee Services in the classifieds

HANDYPERSON

Celebrating 30 Years!

604-230-0627

ALL TRADES HANDYMAN Renos, roof cleaning, gutters, pressure washing, paint, facia board repairs.

Howard, 604-240-3505

Need help with your Home Renovation?

Find it in the Classifieds!

Since 1989

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9129 Shaughnessy St., Van.

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PAINTING/WALLPAPER

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• Lawn Cuts & Maintenance • Full Landscape Projects Signature Design Services, Call for a Yard Makeover!

One call does it All! WCB

604-943-0043 www.landplus.ca

Rubbish Removal $50/hr per Person.24/7 • 604-999-6020

2 Guys With A Truck Moving & Storage 604-628-7136

Any project, Comp plete Lawn Care

FALL CLEAN-UP

•Weeding •Fertilize •Trim • Pruning •Moss Control • Reel Type Lawn Mowing sbg gardening g@hotmail.ca

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INTERIOR SPECIALIST. 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE. FREE ESTIMATE.

604-723-8434

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR Residential & Commercial

23 years experience.

Free Estimates

A. RIGHTWAY PAINTING Ltd.

778-984-0666 D&M PAINTING .

Interior / Exterior Specialist.

Many Years Experience.

Fully Insured.

Top Quality • Quick Work.

Free estimate.

604-724-3832

FIND HELP FOR YOUR PROJECTS

PEST CONTROL

BIG

or small...

Find all the help you need in the Home Services section

Website: insectandrodentexterminators.com Email: insectandrodent@gmaail.com Tsawwassen: 604-948-988388 Ladner: 604-946-9698 Delta: 778-886-4111

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HANDYPERSON

GUTTERS

TREE SERVICE

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Delta’s Arborist Tree Service Co.

Call Shawn

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604.786.7145

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Please call Jon at 604-916-6187 royalwoodtreecare@hotmail.com

Local, reliable & experienced.

Larry: 604.561.2856 www.thehandyhusband.ca

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• • •

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Pruning, Hedge Trimming Tree & Stump Removal 75 ft Bucket Trucks

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