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Long-time politician Jackson not seeking re-election Lois Jackson was first elected to Delta municipal council in 1972 and has served continuously except for one term SANDOR GYARMATI

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Long-time Delta city council member Lois Jackson is calling it a career after almost five decades in civic politics.

Not only witnessing many changes in the community she loves, but also playing a part in its growth, Jackson told the Optimist she won’t be seeking re-election in this October’s civic election.

“It’s been a good run and we’ve accomplished a lot. I’m really proud of the things we’ve done and got to work with excellent councillors and staff over the years,” she said.

Jackson was first elected to Delta council in December 1972 and, except for one term when she didn’t run for reelection, has served continuously.

She was Delta’s mayor from 1999 to 2018 and was also chair of the Greater Vancouver Regional District for several years. She is currently a councillor again.

“I’ve done a lot and I’ve done what I wanted to accomplish. There’s so many things I can talk about but, you know, it’s been just such a pleasure to serve people all this time,” said Jackson.

In 1972, Jackson, a North Delta resident who campaigned for “orderly, planned quality growth patterns” and “preservation and production of agricultural lands,” became the first female Delta alderman.

At that time, she was a married

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Lois Jackson, pictured here during a 2018 municipal election debate, has announced she will not seek re-election in the Oct. 15 election.

Sunday school teacher with three children, having also been the past chair of the North Delta Ratepayers Association.

One of 10 candidates in that election, Jackson captured the third and final seat up for grabs.

During that campaign, Jackson told the Optimist, “A woman’s viewpoint on council has long been lacking.”

Delta’s population was still growing rapidly since the opening of the George Massey Tunnel, bringing various pressures, challenges as well as ramifications that city council is dealing with today.

A political survivor, Jackson has run with a variety of slates over the years as well as running as an independent candidate.

She had long been considered a populist and her longevity in civic politics had often been credited to her ability to adapt to a changing landscape.

Still believing she had much to offer for council, Jackson was a late addition to former city manager George Harvie’s Achieving for Delta slate in 2018, winning a council seat.

However, during the last four years,

it was clear Jackson and Mayor Harvie, whom she had hired to be Delta’s CAO in 2002, were at odds.

“I’m really disappointed in how things turned out, let’s just say,” she added.

Jackson, now in her 80s, said she won’t be voting for anyone on the Achieving for Delta slate, except for candidate Rod Binder, who ran with her on the Delta Independent Voters Association ticket in 2014 when she was re-elected mayor. He didn’t win a council seat in that race.

“I’ve accomplished everything I wanted to do. I’d certainly take a run against George if I was a little younger and didn’t have what I got now on my plate,” noted Jackson.

She expressed concern that potential full slates on council and school board will result in both ending up doing nothing more than “rubber stamping” without necessary questions and debate.

Still a North Delta resident, Jackson late last year took an approved leave of absence but returned to the council table in March.

She added that she’ll wait to see who else decides to run for city council and school board to see if she’ll endorse anyone else, but has already been approached by some considering running and asking for assistance in the campaign.

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No more plastic checkout bags in Delta as of June 6 SANDOR GYARMATI

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The City of Delta’s ban on plastic checkout bags officially goes into effect on Monday, June 6.

City council late last year unanimously approved a new regulation to prohibit singleuse plastic bags to customers, although there are several exemptions for items such as meat or frozen food, plants, prepared foods, bulk items, prescription drugs, printed materials, linens and laundry.

Businesses can provide a plastic checkout bag to a customer if the bag has been returned to the business for the purpose of being reused by other customers, according to the city, noting the exception is intended to support charitable organizations and thrift stores who commonly use the practice to cut costs for their customers and reuse materials already in circulation.

Plastic bags may also be sold in packages of multiple bags for use at a customer’s home or business.

The regulation also prohibits prepared food in any food service ware that contains polystyrene foam, but that rule also comes with a few exceptions as well.

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Similar to regulations already in place in other municipalities, Delta’s bylaw also introduces a charge of .25 cents per paper checkout bag and $2 per reusable checkout bag.

Delta city manager Sean McGill told the Optimist that bylaw staff will only act on a complaint basis for at least the rest of this year, not going store-to-store to check on what businesses are doing and handing out fines.

The goal is to help businesses by educating them on the use of alternatives.

“For bylaws, it’s always about education, so we will actively be educating. That can be our bylaws and/or climate action staff. At some point, we will be going to bylaw infractions as part of the implementation but that will be phasetwo. For the most part, it will always be education first,” explained McGill.

He added the city has received positive feedback on the bylaw and the city’s approach.

The Delta bylaw was written to be consistent with bans in other B.C. municipalities, as well as regulations and guidelines developed by the provincial government and Metro Vancouver.

Jill McKnight, executive director of the Delta Chamber of Commerce, said she believes busi-

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A ban on plastic bags comes into effect on Monday in the City of Delta. nesses aren’t in opposition to the ban and many have already been preparing. However, the public may not be aware of the new rules retailers will have to follow.

“I know the city is focusing on education but I don’t know if that’s necessarily translated down to the end consumer yet. Come June 6, when a fee could be added to people’s bills, that’s when you could start seeing a bit more of a response. There needs to be patience from everybody because some of the retail workers are the ones who could be getting the negative back-

lash about this,” she said.

McKnight noted signage for businesses to communicate the new bylaw would be a helpful resource during the period of adjustment.

Michelle Barlow, executive director of the Tsawwassen Business Improvement Association, said she hasn’t heard any specific concerns from member businesses regarding the plastic bag ban, and many local retailers have already switched to an alternate.

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Because the City of Victoria’s plastic bag bylaw had been quashed by the BC Court of Appeal, it was also agreed that a province-wide approach was preferred.

The province subsequently gave municipalities the authority to regulate such single-use items, including plastic checkout bags, which enabled Delta to enact its own bylaw without needing provincial approval.

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Delta councillor Copeland not seeking re-election SANDOR GYARMATI

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Dan Copeland is leaving public office after one term on Delta council.

The city’s former fire Chief said he won’t be seeking re-election in this year’s municipal election, but will look back on the last four years fondly.

He joined George Harvie’s Achieving for Delta team in the 2018 municipal election, winning a council seat by finishing with the thirdmost votes in that race.

Copeland told the Optimist this week his decision to run for public office was based on how much the community has provided him and his family as well as a desire to keep Delta a great place to live.

“As I look back on 40 years of public service with the City of Delta, most rewarding is my

Dan Copeland 36 years as a career firefighter with Delta Fire and Emergency Services.

The last two years working through the pandemic has allowed me time to reflect, and reset, therefore I have made the decision to retire from public life and focus on more time with my wife, our nine grandkids, our family and my 89-year-old mother,” said Copeland.

“I wish those who choose to serve ‘good luck’ and ‘much success’ as they move Delta forward into the future.”

He has been a member

of council which tackled some significant issues including housing, having approved Delta’s new Housing Action Plan.

He didn’t always agree with his Achieving for Delta colleagues, having voted in opposition to the proposed townhouse development fronting the Beach Grove Golf Club and voting against an application to build another high-rise on 93A Avenue and Scott Road.

Copeland had a distinguished career with Delta’s fire service including the secondlongest tenure as fire Chief with 11 years at the helm.

His departure from council, as well as veteran council members Lois Jackson and Bruce McDonald, means at least three seats will have been vacated, guaranteeing a new-look for Delta council following the Oct. 15 municipal election.

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Delta expresses concerns with policing recommendations SANDOR GYARMATI

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“My comment is Delta is doing fine, leave us alone.”

That’s what Mayor George Harvie had to say during the May 18 meeting of the Delta Police Board during discussion on the Special Committee on Reforming the Police Act’s recently released report, containing a series of recommendations for overhauling policing and community safety in the province.

The recommendations include the establishment of a new Community Safety and Policing Act as well as a provincial police agency that would be governed by the act.

It would mean replacing the RCMP but what’s not clear is how it will impact municipalities that have their own police forces including Delta, said Harvie, who chairs the police board.

Harvie noted the report is vague and doesn’t have a specific mention of police forces being regionalized, but indicates a sharing of resources which could mean Delta tax-

payers could end up paying costs of other departments.

“Keep your hands off our Delta police force,” he later added.

Noting police chiefs are asking for more information, Delta Police Chief Neil Dubord told the board certain services could end up being regionalized.

How that would happen and where the province would start is unclear, he noted.

A report to the police board said one of the priorities identified by the committee includes “amalgamating police services on a regional basis where there are opportunities to address fragmentation, ensure equitable access to policing and public safety, and improve efficiency and effectiveness.”

Dubord said Delta is already “well ahead of the curve” when it comes to enhancing its policing model including being the first in B.C. to have a Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan.

The report to the board notes Delta performs “excellent” in resourcing compari-

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The Delta Police, Delta Police board and City of Delta are all weighing in on a recently released report on reforming the Police Act. son.

The Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General publishes an annual report on police resources with data for all municipal police departments and RCMP detachments.

That report allows Delta

Police to compare itself with the provincial context of resources including population to police ratio, crime rates, caseload and overall funding.

As in previous years, due to differences in funding models between municipal police

departments and the RCMP, Delta is compared only to its independent counterparts.

The average cost per capita for all municipal departments is $419, with Delta being well below the average at $368. The average crime rate for 2020 was 63, with Delta falling significantly below the average with a rate of 41.

The related case load per officer in Delta is also lower than average at 23 cases per officer, compared to 36 on average.

Dubord said that because Delta is different than other communities, the police workflow is different and more pro-active, while the size of the force hasn’t been reduced.

He added Delta Police will work hard to provide input on whatever committees are formed on how to implement the various recommendations.

The report notes the committee members recognize the need for ongoing review and oversight with respect to policing and public safety, recommending the establishment of an all-party select standing committee.

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Delta’s Police Chief says he is looking forward to further investigation into the ongoing issue of prolific offenders in B.C. communities.

Neil Dubord said while Delta Police are dealing with a number of prolific offenders here in Delta, the numbers show that his department is managing the issue quite effectively.

“We are fortunate that way. Vancouver, Victoria and some of the larger centres have more prolific offenders and it is more difficult to manage,” he said. “I was

thrilled to see the province looking at this and creating this task force. It is certainly an issue that demands more study and some solutions.”

Recently, the provincial government, in co-operation with British Columbia’s Urban Mayors’ Caucus (BCUMC), hired two experts to investigate and report on prolific offenders and random violent attacks.

The investigation and recommendations will be completed by two people: Doug LePard, former Vancouver Police Department deputy chief and former Metro Vancouver Transit police chief, who has authored several reports and

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Dubord said some of the things LePard and Butler will be looking at are the origins of evolving crime trends for chronic property crime and violent offences.

“So they’re actually going to look at the research, intelligence and analytical literature to see if they can find how these offenders are getting here to this

stage in their life,” said Dubord. “They will use academic reports and practical knowledge in this review.”

Dubord said they will also be looking at legislation and what tools are available that police and others are maybe not using as effectively as they should.

“They are also going to look at electronic monitoring in the court system and the possibility of expanding that, which I think is a great, innovative approach,” he said. “There are also going to be reviews of mental health and housing supports, which I think is also vitally important to get to the root of this problem.”

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Delta urges second Ladner exit with tunnel replacement SANDOR GYARMATI

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The George Massey Tunnel replacement project should include a second exit out of Ladner before proceeding.

That’s what Mayor George Harvie and council agreed on Monday, following a presentation by a representative of the Highway 99 Tunnel Program who provided a timeline on the project that will see a new eightlane immersed tunnel replace the current crossing.

Following an environmental assessment, construction of the new tunnel is to commence and finish by 2030.

However, the project is lacking in a couple of key areas that should be addressed before construction starts, said Harvie.

One is that a second exit, which was included in the previous bridge plan that was cancelled by the New Democrat government, out of Ladner be included.

The bridge plan by the previous Liberal government included an exit southbound onto River Road and Highway 17A. Delta also does not accept the use of the existing Millennium Trail as an active transportation connection for the tunnel project.

Harvie noted a simple solution would be an overpass.

He said Delta has seen the same problem previously with the lack of adequate access routes with the Alex Fraser Bridge and South Fraser Perimeter Road projects.

Coun. Dylan Kruger agreed, describing the second exit as “absolutely

essential” and that it would add only $10-to$20 million to what will be a multi-billion-dollar project.

To not have it done when the tunnel replacement is underway and adding it at a later time would only be more costly, Kruger said.

Council agreed to write to Premier John Horgan and Highways Minister Rob Fleming requesting the changes.

Coun. Bruce McDonald said he still wants to know how the province selected a tunnel over a new bridge without having done an environmental assessment.

The province is currently in an early engagement phase of the environmental assessment process for the project’s Initial Project Description.

May Days issues apology after allowing Action4Canada float into parade The Ladner May Days committee has issued a public statement of apology following backlash over a float in Sunday’s parade.

The group Action4Canada and their participation in the parade prompted several complaints to the Optimist and the fact they were handing out what was described as “inappropriate” literature during the parade.

There was also considerable backlash on social media as well.

Late Monday evening the committee issued a statement to the Optimist: “The Ladner May Days committee would like to acknowledge that there was a float in the parade that caused

some concern this past weekend. The committee was not aware of the nature of this organization’s viewpoint, and as such, were also surprised by the content of their message. Our committee has made the decision to ban this group from attending May Days and from participating in any future May Days parades.

“Learning from this incident, our committee is working on guidelines to ensure this doesn’t happen again. This group does not represent our committee or our community and we apologize for allowing them to take part in our otherwise successful May Days event.”

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t is an end of an era in Delta politics.

After almost five decades in civic office, Lois Jackson has announced she will not be seeking re-election in the Oct. 15 municipal election.

In 1972, she became the first female alderman in Delta. In the years that followed, she was part of a tremendous history and growth in the community and was influential in many of the decisions that helped shaped our community.

Jackson was Delta’s mayor from 1999 to 2018 and before those years as the top municipal politician in Delta, she served as councillor. She was on Delta council in some capacity since 1972 with the exception of only one term.

It has been a remarkable run in local politics.

This past term, where she was elected to council in 2018 as part of Mayor George Harvie’s Achieving for Delta team, has been a tough one for Jackson.

She recently returned from a sixmonth approved leave of absence for undisclosed reasons. Throughout the past four years she has often been at odds with Harvie and other councillors over various issues and admitted this week in an interview with the Optimist that she is “disappointed in how things turned out.”

But that’s politics. Sometimes you agree. Sometimes you disagree and sometimes you just simply get to a place where you can’t get along and maybe it is time to take a bow and exit stage left.

That appears to be the case as Jackson brings an end to her political career.

While I have not always agreed with Jackson and some of her opinions and thoughts at the council table, I have always respected her for her commitment to this community and her commitment to try and make this community better.

That fact cannot be challenged by anyone.

Thank you Lois for your service and dedication. Enjoy your well-deserved retirement.

Delta Princess 1950s

This 1950s photograph depicts the ferry Delta Princess, run aground on a sandbar.

The siltation of the river was an ongoing problem for the ferry’s crossing the river between Ladner and Richmond.

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I changed my clocks months ago, where’s the spring I was forwarding to?

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or the past few months, I’ve been teaching international MBA students who are new to Canada. They are incredibly bright, hard working professionals, very polite and respectful. It has been quite interesting meeting and learning from them.

When I ask about their impressions of life in Canada, it always comes back to one topic – it’s cold here. It’s not unusual, even in May, to have someone in class with a heavy coat on.

It’s a lot warmer in Columbia or Sri Lanka, not quite used to Vancouver yet, I guess.

In early March, I was telling them the nice weather will be here soon. The blossoms will come out, the city in full bloom, it will be gorgeous, just wait! Didn’t happen.

In April, I told them the nice weather is just around the corner, the sun will come out and it will start warming up. Didn’t happen.

Now that May is ending, and

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we haven’t seen many days of sunshine and warmth yet, they think, at best, I’m lying.

At worst, they think I’m a little crazy.

As I look across the street at my neighbour’s cherry tree, the blossoms are still out. In June. Where are we, Calgary?

This is a lost spring.

One day a switch will flip and it will heat up quickly, and our fair skin that has been covered up for so long will need layers of SPF 70 sunscreen to protect us.

It reminds me of Expo ’86.

The fair opened at the beginning of May, and essentially got rained out. At the beginning of July, the sun came out and we didn’t see a cloud for months. Maybe that’s what we can expect this year.

It seems we always get a certain amount of a season, it all depends on when it starts. If we get snow in November, the blossoms are out in February.

If summer doesn’t arrive until July, we have nice weather until the end of October.

I don’t know where the Farmer’s get insight for their Almanac, but I wouldn’t be asking for suggestions on lottery numbers any time soon.

In the meantime, when it comes to my students, I just have to come to grips with a true, west-coast reality.

In Vancouver, we don’t tan, we rust.

Welcome to the Vancouver Rain Festival – Sept. 1 to Aug. 31.

All this rain is good for the plants. At least we don’t have to shovel it.

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Thanking our amazing community Editor: Recently, on Monday, May 16 just after 4 a.m. the Tsawwassen building I live in was broken into.

The thieves got away with my 10-year-old son’s brand new BMX bike.

The bike was a lot of money and was a special “turning 10” splurge, so it was definitely a punch in the gut especially, since I am a full-time working single-mother raising him on one income.

Luckily it was all caught on surveillance footage, and I was able to get a snap shot

of the three thieves. I posted the pictures on the Tsawwassen Loop Facebook page, with a description of what had happened, hoping someone might recognize one of them.

What transpired next is just so amazing and incredible and exactly why this is the absolute best community ever.

Within hours of the post I received an outpouring of support and people asking if they could donate money to buy my son a new bike.

I wasn’t expecting that type of response and

didn’t even know how to respond.

Little did I know someone on this Facebook group was already organizing the donations and by the end of the day local businesses and individuals had donated more than $900 (just over what the bike initially cost), to buy my son’s bike back. A new lock was even donated.

It’s just so touching seeing the community come together like that to support my son. I am so incredibly touched by everyone’s generosity.

Melody Hodgins

Other suggestions for a quieter Delta Editor: Re: Let’s work for a quieter Delta (Optimist, letters, May 26) Somebody’s priorities are way out of whack.

When we moved here in the late 90’s, police and ambulance sirens were rarely heard.

Now, by my observations (living near 56th and 12th) sirens are routinely heard five to

eight times per 24-hour day.

Another major irritant is traffic, specifically large earth-moving tractor trailers and other unmufflered vehicles rumbling between the 15 sets of traffic lights along the 18 streets between the border and Highway 17.

Somebody should be giving consideration to these sources of irritat-

ing, sleep-interrupting noise before trying to persuade Nav Canada to alter inbound/outbound flight patterns of modern, twin-engine aircraft whose acoustic implications have been significantly lowered in the past 20 years with the introduction of engine fan bypass technology improvements.

Dale Hunt

An important step, but more is needed Editor: Re: Salmon habitat restoration I was very pleased to read the recent articles re: salmon habitat restoration on the lower Fraser River (Optimist, May 19).

These efforts are indeed an important step in the right direction to restoring our valuable salmon resource. The Fraser River estuary is a vital component of the Fraser watershed.

I firmly believe that the entire Fraser watershed requires the same level of restoration to maximize the Fraser’s potential as an important food source. In terms of climate change I feel that it is imperative that

Canada recognize the issue of food security and give it the highest priority.

We should call upon our local, provincial, and federal governments to work co-operatively to restore all of our watersheds and forests to a healthy state. Restoration projects would be a valuable example of how to transition to a more sustainable economy. The climate justice movement is now calling for watershed and forest restoration.

After last November’s terrible floods B.C.’s insurance industry began calling for a change in B.C.’s forest management. Clear-cutting of our forests, wildfires,

and climate change were cited as the major contributors to the devastation caused by flooding and landslides.

A collaboration between UBC, UVic, and the Pacific Salmon Foundation on Lower Fraser salmon restoration at a cost of $45-100 million per year over 25 years, the document is now peer reviewed and will soon be published.

The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change now says that humankind needs to take drastic action now to keep the earth habitable for human life, so as my dad said we need to “wake up and smell the coffee!”

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Damage is said to be extensive following a Monday night fire in one of the bathrooms near the tennis courts at Brandrith Park in Tsawwassen.

Deputy Delta Fire Chief Tim Ipsen said when firefighters arrived on scene, just before 9 p.m., there was thick, grey smoke coming out of the roof.

“Initially dispatched three trucks, but once engine two got on scene, the call was downgraded to two engines on scene,” said Ipsen. “The fire had been burning for a while, but crews knocked it down pretty quickly and they were able to prevent it from spreading into the concession and the other washroom.”

Ipsen said Delta Fire responded to another call a few weeks ago at the other washroom.

“The other washroom was also partially torched. There is extensive damage to the second washroom. It is

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Delta firefighters knocked down what they are describing as a “suspicious” fire at Brandrith Park in Tsawwassen on Monday night. obviously suspicious and a possible accelerant was used,” said Ipsen.

Ipsen said Delta Police are investigating.

City of Delta Parks and Recreation Department director Carmen Gonzalez told the Optimist the washrooms would likely be closed to the public for upwards of three weeks.

She said portable washrooms will placed in the park.

“This is a fairly resilient building so hopefully it will only take us a few weeks to remediate the damage and make the repairs,” she said. “We don’t have an estimate on costs as of yet.”

She said fires such as this are disheartening to

see.

“It is challenging for us for sure. We hate to see damage and vandalism at public amenities that are important to our community, so we are looking at how we can work together to deter this vandalism moving forward and ensure that we are protecting our assets,” she added.

Delta firefighters deal with brush blaze at Centennial Beach

So much for wet spring weather lowering the risk of fires at local parks.

Delta firefighters were kept busy on Monday, May 23 dealing with a brush fire near the Boundary Bay Regional Park parking lot at Centennial Beach.

“We sent a truck out of Tsawwassen (Hall No. 2) and also our Wildland (Quick Response Unit),” explained Delta Fire Deputy Chief Tim Ipsen.

“They confirmed lots of flames in an area about 180 square feet. They were able to use the tank water and they had to kind of work quickly to hit the flanks

and perimeter to knock it down.

“They also spent some time afterwards dealing with hot spots as there was concern about it being fairly windy and it encroaching on the washroom area and stuff like that.”

Although the cause of the fire remains under investigation, the location certainly limits the possibilities.

“It’s safe to say some sort of smoking or cigarettes. Something like that is typically human in nature but we can’t say that for sure,” Ipsen added.

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The City of Delta will have a plan in place to help the vulnerable should another heat dome hit the region this summer.

Council on Monday approved a staff recommendation to have designated municipal facilities in North Delta, Tsawwassen and Ladner identified as 24/7 cooling centres during Level 2 BC Heat Alert Response events.

A plan will include using Delta’s seniors’ buses to transport people to and from cooling centres and having a 24-hour information phone line about centre locations, transportation options and resources for dealing with the heat.

The city will also look at options to accommo-

Also to make funding applications for mapping, assessment and planning, the city will submit a resolution to the Union of BC Municipalities asking the provincial government to recognize extreme heat events as public health emergencies.

A report to council notes the BC Coroners Service attributes 526 deaths in the province to the heat dome event last summer. Most of the deaths were elderly people living alone at home.

Delta Fire and Emergency Services reported 15 incidents of likely heat-related medical symptoms between June 26 and July 3, 2021, with 17 confirmed incidents of heat-related effects and seven deaths, although those deaths were not verified to be a result of the heat.

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The cooling centres will be in addition to municipal facilities that are equipped with air conditioning that will be available for people seeking respite from the heat, but those facilities will just be open during normal operating hours.

The city will also work with community partners serving vulnerable seniors and the homeless in Delta to develop a plan to support and check in with those groups during extreme heat events.

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A12 The Delta Optimist June 2, 2022

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2022 Notice is hereby given that Delta City Council will hold a Public Hearing to receive representations from any persons who deem it in their interest to address Council regarding the following proposed project. A Council meeting is scheduled to immediately follow this Public Hearing in the event Council wishes to give further consideration to the proposed project.

Date: June 7, 2022 Time: 5:00 p.m.

Place: Council Chamber & Virtual / Zoom Delta City Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC

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 on the City's website. Video recordings are archived on the City’s website.

Project No. 1 (File No. LU009218)

Project No. 2 (File No. LU009227)

Project No. 3 (File No. LU009153)

Project No. 4 (File No. LU009324)

Location: 11321 80 Avenue

Location: 11867 86A Avenue

Location: 5198 Westminster Avenue

Applicant: Raj Pandher

Applicant: Parwinderjit Haher

Locations: 11775 and 11785 82B Avenue Applicant: Gurinder Grewal

Telephone: 604-807-5985

Telephone: 604-831-3580

Telephone: 604-809-7232

Telephone: 604-644-2754

Proposal: Application for Rezoning in order to permit subdivision and development of two single detached residential lots.

Proposal: Application for Rezoning in order to permit subdivision and development of two single detached residential lots.

Proposed Bylaw:

Proposed Bylaw:

Proposal: Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit in order to permit subdivision and development of three single detached residential lots.

Proposal: Application for Official Community Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Development Variance Permit in order to permit subdivision and development of two single detached residential lots.

Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017, Amendment Bylaw No. 8142, 2022 would rezone the subject property from Single Detached Residential 1 (RS1) to Single Detached Residential 7 (RS7).

Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017, Amendment Bylaw No. 8125, 2022 would rezone the subject property from Duplex/Single Detached Residential 3 (RD3) to Single Detached Residential 7 (RS7).

Staff Contact: Tory Lawson – 604-946-3326

Staff Contact: Sabrina Brar – 604-946-3332

Proposed Bylaw & Permit:  Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017, Amendment Bylaw No. 8107, 2022 would rezone the subject properties from Duplex/Single Detached Residential 3 (RD3) to Single Detached Residential 7 (RS7).  Development Variance Permit LU009153 would vary the “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017” by reducing the minimum rear setback, and by reducing the minimum average lot depth.

Staff Contact: Sabrina Brar – 604-946-3332

PARTICIPATE IN THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS The Public Hearing is open to all members of the public. Any person who believes 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: 📫📫📫📫

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

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Email mayor-council@delta.ca

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To speak virtually at the Public Hearing, you must register with the Office of the City Clerk before 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 7, 2022.

To register, email publichearing@delta.ca or call 604-946-3220 and provide: 1. Public Hearing meeting date and Project number; 2. Whether you will speak by telephone or by Zoom videoconference; and 3. Your contact information (name, address, phone number, and email address).

Once registered, you will be provided details needed to participate.

You do not need to register to speak in person.

Applicant: Howard Smid

Proposed Bylaws & Permit:  The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985, Amendment Bylaw No. 8147, 2022 would exempt the subject property from (i) the maximum allowable density, and (ii) the minimum lot area requirement.  Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017, Amendment Bylaw No. 8148, 2022 would rezone the subject property from Single Detached Residential 5 (RS5) to Single Detached Residential 7 (RS7).  Development Variance Permit LU009324 would reduce the minimum average lot depth for proposed Lots 1 and 2.

Staff Contact: Ada Liu – 604-946-3395

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2022 Project No. 5 (File No. LU009286)

Project No. 6 (File No. LU009343)

Project No. 7 (File No. LU009345)

Location: 5150 Ladner Trunk Road

Location: 10190 River Road

Location: Unit 7225 – 7227 120 Street

Applicant: Harp Hoonjan

Applicant: Paul Sahota

Applicant: Ron Basran

Telephone: 604-240-9924

Telephone: 778-840-9247

Telephone: 604-290-2428

Proposal: Application for Rezoning a portion of the subject property in order to allow a cannabis dispensary use in an existing shopping centre.

Imagine Cannabis Co. has also applied for a Provincial non-medical cannabis retail store licence.

Proposal: Application for Rezoning a portion of the subject property in order to allow a cannabis dispensary use in an existing building. Tidewaters Investments Ltd. has also applied for a Provincial non-medical cannabis retail store licence.

Proposal: Application for Rezoning a portion of the subject property in order to allow a cannabis dispensary to operate from a unit in an existing shopping centre.

Queensborough Cannabis Co. has also applied for a Provincial non-medical cannabis retail store licence.

Proposed Bylaw & Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch Application No. 030003

Proposed Bylaw & Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch Application No. 036575

 Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977, Amendment Bylaw No. 8150, 2022 would amend the Comprehensive Development Zone No. 307 (C.D. 307) in order to allow a cannabis dispensary to operate in an existing building.  Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch Application No. 030003 for a Provincial nonmedical cannabis retail store licence to permit Tidewaters Investments Ltd. to operate a cannabis dispensary seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

 Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017, Amendment Bylaw No. 8151, 2022 would rezone a portion of the subject property from Core Commercial (C1) to Core Commercial Cannabis (C1C).  Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch Application No. 036575 for a Provincial non-medical cannabis retail store licence to permit Queensborough Cannabis Co. to operate a cannabis dispensary seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Proposed Bylaw & Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch Application No. 049198  Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977, Amendment Bylaw No. 8127, 2022 would amend the Comprehensive Development Zone No. 285 (C.D. 285) to allow a cannabis dispensary to operate from a unit in an existing shopping centre.  Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch Application No. 049198 for a Provincial nonmedical cannabis retail store licence to permit Imagine Cannabis Co. to operate a cannabis dispensary seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Staff Contact: Janet Zazubek – 604-946-3355

Staff Contact: Janet Zazubek – 604-946-3355

Staff Contact: Paul Belzile – 604-952-3155

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE PUBLIC HEARING Materials related to the projects such as the staff report, proposed bylaw, detailed maps and other information may be inspected at Delta City Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. from Thursday, May 26, 2022 to Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Materials may also be viewed at www.delta.ca/publichearing.

Correspondence addressed to Council will form part of the public record for this Public Hearing and must include your name and full address, and be received by the Office of the City Clerk no later than 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. To be included in the Agenda, correspondence must be received before 12:00 p.m. on Friday, June 3, 2022.

Once the Public Hearing has concluded, no further information or submissions may be considered by Council.

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Around Town Sunday@3

The Sunday@3 concert series is back this Sunday, June 5 at Ladner United Church featuring the Vancouver Orpheus Male Choir.

Come and enjoy a performance of choral power and passion that only a male choir can deliver!

Tickets are $10 at the door. Guests must wear masks (church policy to keep people safe).

Salmon BBQ

The Tsawwassen Shrine Club will host its 50th anniversary salmon barbecue this Sunday, June 5 from noon to 6 p.m. at Ladner Harbour Park.

The club will be serving up Wild Pacific Coho Salmon cooked over a charcoal fire with fries and coleslaw at the bargain price of $15 per serving. All proceeds from the barbecue will go to support children receiving treatment at Shriner’s Hospitals for Children as well as providing necessary medical and support equipment for children in our local community.

Woof-a-thon

Join BC & Alberta Guide Dogs for the third annual Woof-a-Thon Virtual Challenge.

Funds raised will go towards providing Guide Dogs, Autism Service Dogs and OSIPTSD Service Dogs for those in need.

Ride a bike, walk your dog, go for a kayak – any activity that you love to do. By taking part, you will help BC & Alberta Guide Dogs help continue to do what they love, which is to help individuals who are blind/ visually impaired, children with autism and their families and veterans and first responders living with operational stress injuries.

Collect pledges and then come together Sunday, June 26 at 1 p.m. with your chosen activity.

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May Days Parade a special one for Tsawwassen family of bagpipers Last Sunday’s May Days Parade was the final performance for a retiring Delta Police Pipe Band (DPPB) member after more than three decades of dedicated service as well as his youngest son’s bagpiping debut.

Jamie Thomson has been a bagpiper with the DPPB since 1985, joining in time to play for Princess Diana and Prince Charles at the opening ceremony of Expo 86. Since then, Thomson has played for Queen Elizabeth, Paul McCartney, famed wartime singer Vera Lynn and in dozens of concerts around the world. These experiences culminated at the parade where Thomson and his two sons, half-brothers Keith and Cameron marched alongside him.

“I’ve had a heck of a good run at it,” he said, reflecting on his 37 years playing with the group.

While he is stepping down as a performer, Thomson says he will continue serving with the band in administrative capacities, describing the move as “a chapter change -- still the same book but it’s a different section.”

The event also marked the first parade with the DPPB for 26-year-old Cameron Thomson who has been attending parades and the DPPB’s Robbie Burns dinners since he was a toddler.

As for learning the bagpipes, Cameron said he attempted to learn the instrument several times but only got really serious about it in the summer of 2021.

“Playing with the band means a lot to me,” Cameron said.

“Honestly I can’t remember a

The Delta Police Pipe Band on the steps of Delta City Hall in Ladner on Sunday.

time when I didn’t know many of its members so it feels like I’m really joining a family.”

During the parade Cameron marched alongside his brother Keith Thomson who joined the band in 2009 having first picked up the pipes when he was 11.

Keith called the May Days performance a fitting final performance for his father, Ladner being the place of the band’s formation in 1971.

Overall, Thomson says he is “overjoyed” that Keith and Cameron are in the band together, that they can join in and experience all the fun that he had.

“It’s just amazing, there’s so much out there to do,” he said, adding it’s an honour to “hand the gift to somebody else.”

Prior to the parade, the DPPB

were on the steps of City Hall in Ladner, recording a special performance that will be part of today’s (June 2) The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Beacons as town criers, pipe bands, buglers and choirs from the United Kingdom and around the world come together to join in the celebrations in their own individual and special way.

DPPB’s performance is being collaborated with their “friends” in California — the Palm Springs Air Museum Pipe Band.

“We are proud to be a part of this momentous celebration,” said DPPB president Gary Brookes. “It is only appropriate that this unique milestone in history is marked by the playing of Diu Regnare, a unique tune specially written for the

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occasion by Piper Major Stuart Liddell, the world’s leading piper. We are honoured to be part of this special event.”

Following a very limited 50th anniversary year due to COVID, DPPB is looking forward to a much more robust 2022 schedule that will include performances at the Boundary Bay Air Show, Tsawwassen Sun Fest, Penticton Peach Festival and a special October fundraising concert at the South Delta Baptist Church.

“We thrive on performances and parade venues because we love to perform in front of people,” Brookes added.

A special DPBD 50th anniversary commemorative coin is also now on sale. Email info@ deltapolicepipeband.ca for more information.

Bandfest is back this weekend in Ladner’s Memorial Park

The 16th annual Ladner Bandfest is back in Memorial Park this weekend, June 4 to 5.

This popular, free event will see 18 concert bands perform on alternating stages set up on the lawn near the Ladner Pioneer Library.

Bands this year include four based in musicallyrich Delta: the host

Delta Music Makers, the Delta Concert Band, Brass, Wind & Wire, and Loades of Music, plus bands from Richmond, Surrey, Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby, Langley, Fraser Valley, Surrey, and New Westminster.

The grand finale on Sunday at 4 p.m. will

be performed by the Naden Band of the Royal Canadian Navy, visiting from their base at Esquimalt.

Preceding the Naden Band, at 3:20 p.m., the Delta Music Makers will perform their signature theatre and screen music, solo instrumental features, Canadiana, and concert marches.

The public is asked to bring lawn chairs and setting in for two days of music.

Food services will be provided by TOOB, offering burgers, hotdogs, and their famous curly fries and more.

Bandfest organizers are thrilled to be back after a hiatus due to the pandemic.

“It will be three years since our last Bandfest in 2019, and we are so happy to be back,” said Bandfest committee member and Music Makers conductor Curt Janzen. “Dig out your lawn chairs, pack some snacks, and pick your spot.

Memorial Park is perfect for people to bring families to enjoy the music of all these fine concert bands.”

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The South Delta Artists Guild presents its Oil and Water show from June 2 to 26th at Tsawwassen’s Gallery 1710.

Tonight (Thursday) at 6:30 p.m. is the opening reception and presentation of prizes to the winning entrants.

More than 400 artists are striving to capture the first prize of $1,500.

Patrons who cannot attend tonight’s opening, can view the show during the month of June Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. or Thursday night from 4 to 8 p.m.

Gallery 1710 is located on 56th Street.

The Skies and Wings and Feathered Things show, which was held during April, raised funds for the sale of birdhouses.

These were creatively enhanced by our artists with buttons, corks,

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Pictured left to right; Myrna Webster, Sharee Reynolds, Colin Iverson, Alba (Barn Owl), Judith Turner and Lea Price with the donation to OWL. paints, shells, and pennies and sold to benefit the Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre.

South Delta artists took to heart the phrase “Art has a responsibility” and “Art has a voice” in our community, which is part of the Guild mandate.

Art, whether we paint, form three-dimensional pieces, work in theater or write, artists have a unique way of speaking to our audience.

Gallery visitors (more than 230) responded with enthusiasm to our show

helping to raise more than $500 for OWL. Colour Your Dreams claimed the gallery for the May show.

Colour of course is a draw, and our dreams are made up of impressions – sometimes fleeting, but always a pleasant memory of a trip, a gathering, a friend or a treasured pet.

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Jazz concert a fundraiser for Music School Spring has Sprung set for June 11 at All Saints Anglican Parish A fundraising spring jazz concert is set for Saturday, June 11 in Ladner.

All Saints Anglican Parish is the venue for Spring has Sprung, a 7:30 p.m. concert in support of the Delta Community Music School (DCMS) and the South Delta Jazz Festival and Workshop this August.

The six-piece jazz ensemble for the concert will feature professional musicians from the DCMS instructional roster including: music director Stephen Robb (keys and reeds), South Delta Jazz Festival Faculty Laura Harrison (voice), Brad Muirhead (trombone), Ron Samworth (guitar), Brent Gubbels (bass) and Stan Taylor (drums).

Tickets are available at: www.southdeltajazzfestival.com or call 604-946-

1280. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.

The fundraiser is being held to help keep the tuition fees for the Jazz Festival affordable for local families, and to help fund the musical events associated with the festival.

The COVID pandemic has severely impacted the high school band programs in South Delta, making it even more important for DCMS to provide musical education and entertainment in the Ladner and Tsawwassen communities.

DCMS is dedicated to helping young people develop and grow musically, socially and intellectually, and to building community pride and spirit, through public concerts.

On April 7, students from the vocal program at

Tickets are on sale now for Spring has Sprung, a jazz concert fundraiser on June 11.

DCMS, under the tutelage of Tracy Neff, staged a successful Open Mic performance at the Red Barn in Southlands.

More student performances are being planned for 2022 as COVID restrictions ease.

Last summer, DCMS

was able to stage the South Delta Jazz Festival and Workshop in accordance with COVID regulations, by creating a combination program of inperson and online classes and performances.

In 2021, the Century Group came onboard as

a sponsor of the festival, providing the Red Barn as a venue for the workshops, recording sessions and a well-attended, outdoor concert.

This year, Century Group is once again a sponsor and a free public outdoor evening

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concert, featuring professional musicians, is being planned for Aug. 13 at Southlands.

More information on any of these events including registration for the festival workshops is available on the DCMS website at: dcms.ca.

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Hating evil

Last Tuesday (May 24), we were confronted with evil as we learned about the devastating news of the shooting at Robb Elementary school in Uvalde, Texas that took the lives of 19 children and two teachers.

When I first heard of the shooting, I was heartbroken, devastated, and angry.

In a video that went viral on social media, Golden State Warriors’ head coach Steve Kerr addressed the media with raw emotions of anger at what had happened.

Is it okay to be angry when we witness such evil in this world?

The bible says that God hates evil. “His soul hates the wicked and the one who loves violence” (Psalm 11:5).

I do not use the word “hate” lightly, but God hates sin and the bible calls us to hate sin.

Minister’s Minute PAUL PARK

SOUTH DELTA BAPTIST CHURCH

Psalm 97:10 says, “O you who love the LORD, hate evil!”

It’s okay for us to respond to such evil by grieving and being angry at the evil we experience and witness. However, it is not okay for us to grow numb to the evil in this world because we see it so often. It’s not okay to be okay with sin in our lives and in our world.

The bible teaches us to show grace, forgive-

ness, and love toward sinners, but it never tells us to love sin or to grow numb to it. Sin is devastating; it’s painful; it’s deadly. Sin needs to stop. We need to eradicate it.

Whenever I’m confronted by the evil of this world, I cling to the truth that, despite the evil we experience today, there is a God who loves us so much that he gave his own life to save us from our sins. He will eventually bring judgement to all evil and usher in a day where sin will be no more, and having been set free from sin, we will be bound by righteousness rather than evil.

Take courage.

Our church prayed for the families of the victims and the community of Uvalde during our service last Sunday.

I encourage you to take time to pray for them as well.

Ephesians 1:1-14 Pastor Jason Truell

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Gardening

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Novice gardeners have scores of resources at their disposal, including the advice of gardeners who have made mistakes and learned from them.

Six ways to make your garden more successful Homeowners enjoy gardening for many different reasons. In addition to adding beauty to a property, gardens can offset grocery costs by yielding tasty produce.

They also offer important habitats and food sources for both insects and animals.

While growing a vegetable or flower garden can turn into a rewarding hobby, or even a passion, gardening also can be overwhelming - particularly when the results are less than stellar. Novice gardeners have scores of resources at their disposal, including the advice of gardeners who have made

mistakes and learned from them.

The following guidance can make home gardens that much more successful.

1. Start small You may have visions of an expansive garden growing rows of crops or acres of flowers. But it is smart to start small and build on what you find successful, which includes plants that thrive in your lawn and garden.

This also is beneficial if you are unsure of vegetable yields. Several blooming plants producing bushels of crops can be overwhelming, especially if you can’t get to harvest-

ing in a timely fashion.

2. Assess the soil Plants need nutrientrich soil to encourage extensive root systems and produce strong, hardy plants, according to the gardening resource GrowVeg. Nourish soil with organic matter, such as manure, compost, shredded leaves, and natural mulch. Add this organic matter in the offseason to give it enough time to be incorporated into the ground before spring. You can have your soil tested for pH and other characteristics that make it friendly or averse to plants at a local garden centre.

Popular insect repellant plants Homeowners choose plants for their properties based on a number of variables.

Some may be into growing their own foods, while others desire their gardens to be an awe-inspiring mix of bright colors and alluring scents. There’s no wrong reason to plant a fresh garden, but some plants offer extra benefits, such as repelling insects.

The good news for avid gardeners is that certain plants can help repel insects and provide the additional benefits like fresh food and aesthetic appeal that so many people love. *Basil: There’s more to fresh basil than its scent, as the Farmers’ Almanac notes it can be used to repel mosqui-

toes and moths. *Lavender: Fleas, flies, mosquitoes, and moths are not fans of this aromatic and colorful member of the mint family. Bees tend to be drawn to lavender, a durable plant that many garden centers recommend in areas prone to drought. *Mint: This is another plant that is instantly recognizable for its aroma. But mint lovers may not realize that it’s also great for keeping ants at bay. Mint also can be used to repel mosquitoes. *Lemongrass: This tropical grass that’s so fragrant it’s often used in perfumes. Lemongrass contains citronella, which many people associate with repelling mosquitoes.

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3. Arm yourself with knowledge Do you know how deeply to plant seeds and how far apart to space plants? Are you aware of the sunlight needs of certain flowers or plants?

If not, read the packaging and do your research so your plants have the best chance of not only sprouting, but also surviving. Many people prefer to start seedlings indoors in late winter and then transfer those plants outdoors when they are stronger and more established.

4. Choose hardy varieties.

Certain plants have

been bred to thrive in your climate, including heat-tolerant plants for climates with sweltering summer sun. Consult with a local gardening centre to figure out which plant zone you are in and which plants will do best within that zone.

5. Sit in your yard and observe.

Watch the way the sunlight dances over areas of your landscape. Take note of which areas get the most sun and shade.

This will help you plan what to plant and where to plant it. Vegetable gardens tend to need ample sunlight to bear pick-

worthy produce. You can give plants a leg up by growing them in optimal conditions.

6. Use rainwater Rainwater contains fewer contaminants and additives than tap water, which can benefit garden plants. Collect rainwater in rain barrels and use irrigation systems to deliver it to the garden.

Home gardens can yield many gifts, from flowers to fruit. Beginners can utilize some timetested strategies to increase their chances of planting a successful garden.

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Senior’s Week

Social media: It’s not just for kids anymore

Perhaps due to the popularity of social media among a generation of young people who grew up with it, platforms such as Instagram and Facebook are often associated with people born in the 21st century.

However, a 2018 study from the Pew Institute found that 65 percent of adults between the ages of 50 and 64 used Facebook and 68 percent used YouTube.

Social media is often on the receiving end of negative attention, but it’s also a potentially valuable tool that can help men and women over 50 stay connected with their communities.

That’s not always so easy for adults who no longer have children at home.

And as its name suggests, social media can help users connect with others who share their interests. Such connections also can be hard to make for adults over 50.

Adults over 50 may be more comfortable with social media now than they were a decade ago, but it’s still a good idea to brush up on basic security measures that can help men and women protect their privacy as they utilize platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. * Protect your personal information. No social media user has the right

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It’s a good idea to brush up on basic security measures that can help men and women protect their privacy as they utilize platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. to access your personal information, including your address, date of birth or other data unique to you. Avoid interacting with anyone who requests personal information, employing the function to block such users from connecting with you when possible. It’s also

important to keep information about travel plans private. For example, sharing details of an upcoming vacation can serve notice to potential criminals that no one will be in your house, making it a potential target for burglars. * Aim for quality, not quantity, when

building social media networks. Avoid accepting friend requests from individuals you don’t know. Cyber criminals often gain access to victims via social media, so limit your social media network to people you know and trust. * Turn off location information.

The technology behind social media is impressive and even makes it possible to determine where users are when they tweet or post to other platforms. But many users, especially those concerned about their privacy, don’t want to share location information with anyone, much less strangers. Turn off location information and routinely double check to make sure it’s still turned off. * Discuss others’ privacy concerns before posting to social media. Social media isn’t for everyone, and some people may not want photos of themselves or their children posted to platforms like Facebook or Instagram. Prior to posting pictures or information about other people, confirm that they’re OK with you doing so.

Adults over 50 are engaging with social media. But no matter how comfortable users become, it’s still best to keep various social media safety protocols in mind.

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What to do about wellness after 50?

Reaching one’s 50th birthday in optimal health is an accomplishment to be proud of.

The hard work required to be healthy in midlife includes adhering to a nutritious diet and exercising regularly. Once individuals cross the threshold and enter their 50s, they can look to some additional strategies to maintain their physical and mental well-being for decades to come. * Get a pet. Many people 50 and older qualify as “empty nesters,” a term applied to adults whose children have grown up and moved out of their homes. Some empty nesters experience a phenomenon known as “empty nest syndrome,” which the Mayo Clinic notes can be marked by feelings of sadness or loss. Pets can help people over 50 with no children at home overcome feelings linked to empty nest syndrome. * Prioritize learning. Whether it’s taking music lessons, going back to school or mastering a new hobby, learning has a profound effect on aging brains. For example, a 2013 study published in the journal Psychological Science found that memory function is improved by engagement in demanding everyday tasks. That study reported

that people who learned new skills experienced greater memory improvement than people who only socialized or participated in activities that were not as cognitively engaging. * Make an effort to improve balance. Various factors contribute to a decline in balance as adults age. For example, a decline in muscle mass that begins when people are in their 30s is a normal part of aging. Over time, that natural decline affects strength and agility. Balance exercises can be a valuable component of a fitness regimen that help individuals reduce their risk for falling as they advance through their 50s and into their 60s and 70s. * Embrace your inner socialite.

Socialization is important for people of all ages, including individuals 50 and over. Opportunities to socialize with friends may increase as people navigate their 50s and children move out or become more independent.

Individuals can take advantage of opportunities to socialize whenever possible.

Various strategies can help people maintain mental and physical wellness as they make their way through their 50s and beyond.

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Once individuals cross the threshold and enter their 50s, they can look to some additional strategies to maintain their physical and mental well-being for decades to come.

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The early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic taught the world many lessons, not the least of which was how easy it can be take socializing for granted.

Lockdown was a big part of life during the early days of the pandemic, as people were forced to stay home from work and school and remain largely isolated, even from their own friends and family members.

The sense of isolation that many people developed during those early days of the pandemic likely didn’t come as a surprise to medical researchers, particularly those who have studied the effects of isolation on aging populations.

Social clubs can be a great way for adults over 50 to avoid isolation and loneliness. Such clubs can provide opportunities to connect with individuals who share similar interests.

Perhaps the best thing about social clubs is that anyone can start one.

These tips can help individuals over 50 start social clubs that appeal to locals who are on the lookout for fun ways to meet new people. * Think of a hobby unique to your location. One of the best ways to attract other locals is to find a hobby that caters to residents in your area.

For example, coastal residents may want to start a local fishing club, while city dwellers may draw more interest starting a club focused on local museums or restaurants. * Take all comers. Individuals over 50 may aspire to meet people in situations similar to their own, but they should still allow anyone interested in their club to join.

Adults in the early stages of midlife (i.e., their thirties and forties) are often too busy with their personal and professional lives to make much time for social clubs, so it’s likely that those interested will be 50 or older.

But accepting all who are interested can increases the chances of starting a diverse and engaging group. * Spread the word. Meetup (meetup.com) has been facilitating connections for two decades, making it a great place to start a group for people with shared interests. * Find a public place to get together. It’s best to avoid hosting club events and meetings at a private residence, including your own. Instead, prior to starting the club, look around for meeting places. Ask about reserving spaces for meetings and look for places that are accessible for all people.

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GARAGE SALE Saturday June 4, 2022 9am - 3pm Red Barn, Southlands, Tsawwassen DROP OFF DATES AND TIMES Please drop items to the Red Barn during the following dates and times.

Please understand that any items not accepted should be taken back by the donator.

Thank you!

Thursday, June 2 - 4pm - 8pm Friday, June 3 - 9am - 3pm

We will consider exceptions but hope you will understand that we will only accept items that we think will sell on June 4th at the Garage Sale.

What will we accept? ANYTHING in great condition!

We cannot accept: Clothing, swim wear, food items, any safety regulated items including car seats, high chairs, strollers, cribs, safety helmets, electronics, major appliances, cattresses and box springs, sofas and large furniture items, magazines, encyclopedias, readers digest, etc.

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How to make new friends after 50 The early years of midlife are a hectic time for many people.

Around the time many people reach their late 30s and early 40s, they’re balancing the responsibilities of a career and a family. But as people enter their 50s, some of those responsibilities tend to be less significant, leaving more time for recreational pursuits.

Hobbies and other pursuits outside of work are often more fun when enjoyed with friends. People over 50 undoubtedly recognize that it’s not always so easy to make new friends, even though it’s undeniably beneficial to have supportive relationships into your golden years.

Making friends after 50 might not be as simple as it was during your school days, but these strategies can help men and women in midlife build new friendships. * Identify your interests. Fiftysomethings who have spent the last couple of decades building a career and raising a family can give some serious thought to their interests outside of work or passions they hope to pursue now that they have more time to commit to such pursuits. The more interested you are in a given activity, the more likely you are to stick with it. And the longer you stick with something, the more likely you are to meet like-minded

individuals. * Utilize social media. In years past, men and women over 50 may not have had any readily available tools to reach out and connect with new people.

Social media has made it much easier to build such connections. Even the most obscure passions likely have a social media group of locals devoted to them, and these groups can be great ways to meet new people. * Sign up for group outings.

Communities often sponsor group outings to museums, the theater, sporting events, and other day trips. Signing up for a bus trip to a local museum presents a great opportunity to meet people who share your interests, providing the potential to build lasting friendships built on a foundation of shared interests. * Broaden your horizons. Just because you’re in your 50s doesn’t mean your friends have to be. Don’t hesitate to invite younger or older acquaintances and colleagues over for dinner or on weekend excursions.

Friends come in all shapes, sizes and ages, so you could be missing out if you’re not willing to extend a hand in friendship to people of different ages and backgrounds.

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Sports Shorts SCOREBOARD LACROSSE West Coast Senior Lacrossse GP W L T Pts Ladner 4 4 00 8 New West 5 2 2 1 5 PoCo 3 2 10 4 North Shore 4 2 20 4 Victoria 6 1 50 2 B.C. Junior “A” Lacrosse League Langley 5 5 0 0 10 Coquitlam 4 3 10 6 Victoria 5 3 20 6 Delta 4 2 20 4 Nanaimo 4 2 20 4 Burnaby 5 2 30 4 New West 4 1 30 2 PoCo 5 0 50 0 B.C. Junior “B” Tier One Victoria 6 6 00 Nanaimo 6 6 00 Coquitlam 7 5 20 Maple Ridge 9 4 4 1 Delta 7 4 30 Burnaby 8 4 40 Langley 8 4 40 New West 9 1 7 1 Richmond 7 1 60 PoCo 7 1 60

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A decade-long run of excellence on South Delta Secondary athletic teams will come to an end on Friday for one Tsawwassen family.

Kate and Jane McDonald are key Grade 12 members of the Sun Devils girls soccer team that is concluding its season at this week’s B.C. AAA Girls Soccer Championships in Cloverdale.

It was eight years ago when the twins were in the stands at B.C. Place Stadium watching their oldest brother Jack as he captained South Delta to its first-ever provincial football “AAA” championship in his Grade 12 year. Another brother, Grant, was also a key member of that team as an aged up Grade 10 and now plays in the CFL with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Their dad, former CFL player Bruce McDonald, served on the Sun Devils coaching staff.

It was then youngest brother Ben’s turn as he quarterbacked the Sun Devils to the No. 1 provincial ranking in 2019, earning all-star honours before continuing down the family pipeline to the University of Calgary.

Even with all the brothers’ success on the football field, Kate and Jane have made the greatest impact of all, playing on several SDSS teams.

Multi-sport twins

It started back in Grade 8, the one and only season the twins played basketball, helping South Delta finish fourth at provincials with Jane earning second team all-star honours.

They have thrived for the last five years on the volleyball court and saved their best for last, providing tremendous leadership as the Sun Devils dropped a five-set heartbreaker to Riverside in the B.C. AAAA Championship gold medal match back in December.

Now they are taking one last run for glory on the soccer pitch with Jane (central defender) and Kate (striker) holding down starting positions for the South Fraser champion and provincial contending Sun Devils.

They have been making an impact with the senior team since Grade 8.

“They play essentially gold level community soccer and they come up against the best from the (high performance league)

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Grade 12 twins Kate and Jane McDonald are the last of five siblings to make a big impact on South Delta Secondary athletic teams over the past decade. world and they just have the innate ability to say ‘no this is my ball, you are not going to win it,’” said SDSS soccer co-coach and coathletic director Brent Sweeney. They’re the glue to this team for sure.”

Heading east

If the twins are going to continue their athletic careers at the post-secondary level it will be in volleyball and it could be as walkon players at Queen’s University. Both have already been accepted into the Kingston, ON school with Jane and Kate planning on pursuing business and nursing degrees respectively. The honour roll students decided to head east after all three of their brothers went to Calgary, making their

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academic options the top priority over sports.

“It’s nice to branch out a little,” laughed Kate. “For sure we considered Calgary a lot because it was all that we knew and the boys liked it a lot.”

“I really want to play volleyball. We are going to go there and feel it out, just to see how it goes,” added Jane who was a provincial tournament all-star this past season.

Regardless, the 2022/23 school year will begin next September for SDSS athletic teams with no more McDonalds to lean on.

“Jane and Kate are special kids from a special family,” added Sweeney. “From their older brothers to their parents, it’s been a great run at South Delta. Now we’ll have wait for their grand-kids.”

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Sports

A trio of podium finishes for Tsawwassen baseball teams

It was a busy and productive Victoria Day weekend for Tsawwassen Amateur Baseball Association (TABA) teams at tournaments around Metro Vancouver.

TABA teams came away with podium finishes at events in Ridge Meadows, Vancouver and Surrey.

Here is a breakdown of those accomplishments: 13UAA Athletics Tsawwassen brought out the big sticks to roll to first place honours at the Don Breau Invitational in Ridge Meadows. The team belted seven home runs over the weekend, including four from Matteo Muller. Dominic Trolland added a pair, including a grand slam.

Oscar Dangaran added a solo shot. The Athletics went 5-0, including a 16-4 mercy-rule win over the Ladner Red Sox in their final game.

The team also features: Aidan Hope, Callum Memmott, Holden Ross, Jordan Lappin. Kane LaPorte, Rhys Dupuis, Sawyer Kettlewell, Sullivan Toddhunter and Zacary Prokop. Head coach Kirby Trolland is joined by assistants Carey Prokop, Shane Toddhunter and Jerrick Dangaran.

13UA Athletics A terrific weekend at the President’s

Cup in Vancouver concluded with Tsawwassen defeating the host Expos 16-9 in the bronze medal game. The result came after the Athletics fell to the Richmond Chuckers in the semi-finals.

The team includes: Alex Wood, Charlie Pierreroy, Jasper Smith, Noah Wessel, Owen Mayhew, Rowan Kettlewell, Sam Czettisch, Sam Stelle and Tyler Losse, with help from tournament pick-up Linden Savage. Head coach Brian Losse is joined on the coaching staff by Matt Kettlewell.

11U Mosqutio Select Exhibition Team (MSET) Tsawwassen has its first-ever win at the Kathy Thomas Memorial Tournament in Surrey thanks to a 21-8 triumph over the North Langley Raptors in the championship game. The team was on fire throughout the tournament with great pitching and several home runs, going 3-1 in round-robin play.

The players include: Alec McDonald, Avery Sanders, Axel Asher, Brayden Allen, Breslin McCaw, Brody Norman, Dekker Schmidt, Dylan Armitage, Harrison Mortimer-Lamb, Kenzo Mitobe, Lukas Folster, Rory Lee and Tyler Lupien. Head coach Jason Lupien is joined by assistant Colin Norman.

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Greg Zyp 604-807-9700

100 YEARS

A38 The Delta Optimist June 2, 2022

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

Personal Real Estate Corpora�on

3480 River Road, Ladner

$4,399,000 297 55th Street, Tsaw

5586 6th Avenue, Tsaw

$1,250,000 5668 Dove Place, Ladner

President’s Club - 2020 Top 1% - REBGV

$3,499,000 1212 Pacific Drive, Tsaw

$2,199,000

2,189 sq.# home | 3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | 217,800 sq. # lot 3,290 sq. # home | 4 bedrooms | 5 bathrooms | 10,785 sq. # lot 4,249 sq. # home | 4 bedrooms | 4 bathrooms | 7,234 sq. # lot Completely restored home with home theatre, I/G swimming Situated in quiet cul-de-sac in Stahaken this home boasts Sprawling rancher with extensive quality updates set on 5 pool and your own pu!ng green. Panoramic views. acres. Includes 3 outbuildings, plenty of parking and storage expecta�onal cra#smanship and luxury updates through-out.

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 2-4PM

2,153 sq. # home | 4 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | 5,605 sq. # lot Large 1/2 duplex seldom available. Oversized bedrooms, upgrades through-out, extra parking for RV. Easy walk to ameni�es.

$1,125,000 1408 55 Street, Tsaw

2,419 sq. # home | 3 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | 6,609 sq. # lot Quiet cul-de-sac loca�on, west coast contemporary home with spacious living. Walking distance to park and elementary school.

$1,595,000

2,899 sq. # home | 4 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | 6,813 sq. # lot Spacious and effec�ve floorplan. Prime loca�on, underground services and lightly travelled street. Excellent walkability to Central Tsawwassen.

SOLD #111-5955 Iona Dr, Van

$829,900 #310-4690 Hawk Lane, Tsaw $659,000 #65-10200 4th Ave, Richmond $729,000 10660 Seamount Rd, Richmond $1,795,000

719 sq.# home | 2 bedrooms | 1 bathroom | The Folio complex Located on UBC Campus. Ground floor with private pa�o. Secure parking, storage, pet friendly and rentals allowed.

SOLD 4882 2 Avenue, Tsaw

SOLD B502 4831 53 Street, Ladner

869 sq. # home | 2 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | The Coast complex 3 year old open concept unit. Secure parking, storage, pet friendly and rentals allowed. Short walk to Tsaw mall and waterfront trails.

SOLD #1-4292 Wolf Way, Tsaw

SOLD B304-1248 Hunter Road, Tsaw

1,077 sq. # home | 2 bedrooms | 1 bathroom | Manoah Village complex Me�culously maintained func�onal unit with oversized pa�o & tasteful upgrades. Family orientated & pet friendly complex.

SOLD A5161 45 Avenue, Ladner

SOLD 4729 60B Street, Ladner

2,367 sq. # home | 4 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | 7,410 sq. # lot Superbly cra#ed larger 3 level side spilt. Spacious floor plan. Long list of upgrades & improvements.

Peaceful loca�on close to amen�es.

SOLD 5027 53rd Street, Ladner

SOLD #55-2469 164 Street, Surrey

100 YEARS

$550,000 NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

June 2, 2022 The Delta Optimist A39

$1,088,000

$2,600,000

SOLD 1608 668 Columbia Street

Amazing WATER and CITY views from this 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom unit in the highly desirable Trapp+ Holbrook building in New Westminster’s exciting Downtown Core! One block from skytrain, Pier Park, the River Market, shopping and entertainment. Open floor plan featuring a lots of lights, laminate flooring throughout, modern functional Kitchen, and stainless steel appliances. Amenities include gym, clubhouse and rooftop deck with outdoor BBQ. Pets welcome, rentals allowed.

103 14200 Riverport Way

Rarely available, completely renovated and over 1500 SQFT ground floor corner unit with 3 beds, 2 baths + Den at Waterstone Pier! You are literally living right by the water with unobstructed water view! Separate entrance access with 2 patios just like living in a single family house! The Den can be an amazing office or additional guest bedroom. Plenty of storage space with a pantry closet right besides the kitchen. Well maintained building with super clean common area & geothermal heating & cooling. Laminate flooring, stainless steel appliances & granite countertop. Steps away from farmers market, Ironwood plaza & quick access to Vancouver. Comes with 2 side by side parking & one storage locker. Strata fee includes, Heat, Gas, Hot Water, Garbage, Gardening, etc. Pet & kids friendly.

1492 Gillespie Road

Masterpiece by Hemingford homes with views of Beach Grove Golf Course. Over 3000 sq ft 5 bedroom & den, 6 bathrooms. Luxurious master with covered deck , large walkin and spa-like ensuite, High end finishings including full Miele appliance package, radiant heat on all 3 levels, large covered patio off of dining room, vaulted ceiling in the great room. Engineered hardwood and 2x2 tile throughout.

A/C + Nest room control throughout.

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

Jennifer McIver 778-788-5078

Leanne Lionello 604-209-5294

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

Just Listed:

5321 Saratoga Drive

$1,500,000

THE PERFECT FAMILY HOME, WALKABLE TO TSAWWASSEN SCHOOLS & SHOPS WITH A LOVELY LARGE CHILD & DOG FRIENDLY BACK YARD!!

3 BED + DEN + FAMILY ROOM | 3 BATH | 1,819 SQ FT | 7,524 SQ.FT. LOT

JUST SOLD

Ste. 108-1892 Starling Drive $648,800

JUST SOLD

JUST SOLD

SOLD OVER ASK

SOLD OVER ASK

Marketed by Oakwyn Realty

Marketed by Centric Realty Ltd.

Marketed by Smart Choice Realty

Marketed by Angell, Hasman & Assoc Realty

Ste. 209-1166 54A Street $699,900

Ste. 306-320 Ridge Street $839,900

12340 24 Avenue $2,295,000

981 Pacific Drive $4,288,000

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

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4774 104TH STREET

MLS R2604526 360º TO OUR

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH!

151 5421 10TH AVENUE SPACIOUS open plan Sundial unit with huge g living room looking onto gard d den patio area with great p morning sun. The T master is large and features a walk through g closet to the main bathroom whiich i has been updated and the kitchen cabinets were also done at some point. Some new flooring and paint will g go a long way here! Ideal complex wiithin i close walking g distance to all the town's ameniities i with bonus secure underground parking. g Perfect for starting out or downsiizing! i

JUST LISTED!

SOLD! MLS R2680872 360º TO OUR

Absolutely stunning Colonial home perched at one of the highest elevations of Tsawwassen offers spectacular ocean, White Rock, Mt. Baker and coastal mountain views. This immaculate 2,925 sq. ft. 4 bedroom home with large rooms throughout exudes pride of ownership and features quality upgrades last year to the building g envelope including West Coast windows, sid d g and top ding p notch paint.

The perfect comfortablle l family home h that also offers an IKO roof, Lorex hardwired 8 camera securityy system and lots of storage in the roof line. Th h impeccable almost 10,000 sq. ft. of he grounds outside offers over 30 different species providing a parklike environment and has a 9 zone computer controlled irrigation g system to keep it all lush. Truly a rare find d d!!

$1,788,800

JU UST LIS STED!

MLS S R266 65596 360º TO OUR

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SPRAWLING PENTHOUSE!

$5,950,000 307 4743 W RIVER ROAD

2975 53RD STREET

John Nielsen

AMAZING EVER CHANGING VIEWS!

$428,800 111 ALPENWOOD LANE

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY TY! Y

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

$6,300,000

First time this amazing g secluded 20.25 acre parcel has been offered for sale since 1955 whiich i is located just off Hornby Drive on the quiet section of 104th close to Boundary Bay and private member grass airstrip. All 3 buildings on this p property p were built in 1972 which includes a sprawling 3,162 sq. ft. f 4 bedroom rancher w/30 + car concrete drivewayy was substantially renovated and enlarged g in 1987 and roof redone 10 1 years ago. The second residence is a 1238 1 sq. ft.

Woods bungalow presently rented and the spectacular 8,400 sq. ft.

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

RARE R FIND! Sprawling g updated 2 bedroom o &d den penthouse e e witth th o open p concept p pllan l and d vaullted l ceillings l g offf f fers f nice c interior i t & exterior views from fr 2 deck k off Mt.. ks Baker, B r Vancouver Islland, l the marina and d f ghters freigh h on the F Fraserr River. Being g an end d corner o suite alllows l f extra for x a wind d w dows provid ding amazing natural ligh ding l h htt in n th he h great / li living i g & dining i g area a and d ffeellls lik k ke a ranch n her h r in the t sk ky! k y The T quallity l y high h h h-end k t hen kitch h f features ellaborate l custtom t ch h herry cab b binetry, an oversize p a peninsula eating area compllimented l t w//granite / counter tops, pullout o applliance l n drawer, the latest smart a appl pliances la c a and dah huge pantry. y Other h upd d dates i lud incl lu de d p pllush l h flooring fl r and d quallity l paint p n through ho tt. Allso hout l offfers f r a nice gym ffacillity l & work k h ksh hop, 2 park k g stalls, a king hug storage huge e lock k and a 5 miinute ker i walk k olld ld town Lad d dner.

$939,000

JUST LISTED!

34 Successful Years

SOLD!

The next move is yours...

CALL JOHN TODAY

604.250.8216

MLS R2649204 360° TOU UR

Experience • Knowledge • Professionalism

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

Brian Elsey PREC

604-551-9396

Harry Ratchford 604-315-2633

LANCE HUGHES 604.943.8080

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www.brianelsey.ca www.harryratchford.ca

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Cute-as-a-button ‘Cape Cod’ style, 2 storey home, on a dead end street, in an excellent location! 1 minute walk to school! Lovingly maintained, 4 bedroom and den.

Roof 10 years old. Great family home with large sunny private yard, 2 powered sheds and ample parking including RV parking!

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Sundial... Fabulous 2 level corner unit with a extremely quiet location and sunny south west exposure. Very functional floor plan with Living Room, Dining Room and Kitchen down and 2 bedroom and den/storage up. Enjoy the summer BBQ’s in your private 320 sqft patio with mature garden. New roof in 2017, Electric Stove 2021 and Hot Water Tank 2019.

Secure underground parking and complete with a clubhouse for meetings and entertaining.

Walking distance to shops, transits, schools, recreation and town amenities. You ‘ll love this home with it’s Great location.

$689,000 Showings by appointment.

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

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

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

LIFETIME MEMBER

Re/Max Progroup Realty

$3,998,000

$2,799,000

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4PM

5269 1st Avenue

Quality custom built home on a 9300 square foot, beautifully landscaped lot in Pebble Hill. Top quality finishing including: engineered hardwood floors throughout, radiant in floor heating, air conditioning & high end Fisher & Paykel appliances package. 4 extra large bedrooms upstairs & 1 on the main for guests. 2-510 home warranty.

$2,199,000

232 Howes Street

Custom quality built 7 bedroom home for current owner with 2-5-10 Home Warranty balance. 9’ celings both on the main and upper floors. Features include: custom kitchen with highend appliances including a wok/spice kitchen, in floor radiant heat, AC, crown mouldings Alarm, security cameras & surround sound in family room. Extra storage space in crawl. Bonus- legal 2 bedroom suite rented @ $2000.00 per month. 2 car detached garage off back lane access.

645 English Bluff

16,264 sq.ft. private estate lot overlooking Georgia Strait.

Walk-through the front door into the grand foyer, and over 5200 sq.ft. of living space. Features real hardwood throughout with 5 bedrooms upstairs including gym. The extra large master has 5 pce ensuite & private western exposed terrace.

Downstairs has gourmet kitchen, family room, billiards room, wine room & office. Double oversized garage & lots of parking. Great family home on prestigious English Bluff Road.

66X165 LOT

$1,650,000

5075 1st Avenue

Upper Tsawwassen building lot- 66.70’ x 165’. North exposed, and quiet location.

Opportunity to build 2 storey custom home. Plans approved and ready.

100 YEARS

June 2, 2022 The Delta Optimist A41 LET’S G E T YOUR HOM E S OLD!

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$860,000

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38 3459 W River Rd, Delta

Just Sold

$3,580,000

975 235 Street, Langley

For Sale

Enjoy your morning coffee watching the swans swim by from your kitchen or head up to your rooftop deck to take in the unobstructed sunset views of the river + Westham Island. This bright and charming 3 bed 2 bath float home offers a stunning open concept kitchen w/ white shakery cabinetry, built in office nook, s/s appliances and space for 6 bar stools! Enjoy the balcony off of the main floor for morning coffees or evening BBQS. Well thought out Floorplan that features 2 bedrooms/1 full bath on the lower level + master/primary bedroom on the upper floor. Enjoy the direct access to your moorage free boat slip right from your large laundry room. Minutes away from a walk along the dyke, this desirable community of Canoe Pass in Ladner will have you feeling like you’re on vacation year round. $1,499,000

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4793 46 Avenue, Delta

Just Sold

$1,375,000

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4884 45 Avenue, Delta

$455,000

Just Sold

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211 1792 Starling Drive

Salt & Meadow

Just Sold

$849,900

34-4787 57th, Delta

Just Sold

As Buyer’s Agent

| Tsawwassen

$1,199,000

Just Sold

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1 16825 60 Ave., Surrey

Just Sold

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KELLY KE ELLY ALBUS Working to bring you home.

Personal Real Estate Corporation

778 386 1423 kelly@sutton.com realestatewithkelly.com

778.688.5972

info@colleenalmrud.com www.colleenalmrud.com

Sutton Group Seafair Realty

4-6320 48A Avenue, Ladner • $725,000 TOP 10% OF GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS® based on realtors sales for 2015-2018

CALL FOR A FREE MARKET EVALUATION 5440 16 Avenue, Tsawwassen MLS# R2679020 • $1,399,000

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L O S Rarely available Mid Century modern rancher nestled on a sprawling south facing 10,655 square foot lot.

This little gem has a chic + stylish vibe.

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Ultra Rare Rancher Townhome in Ladner. Come see this fantastic 2 bed & den (or 3 bed) / 2 bath spacious and open layout rancher townhome in Garden Estates. No one is above or beside you, with the exception of one neighbor since this is an end unit. This home has a very nice private grassy backyard accompanied by a large patio for entertaining, or lounging in the sun.

Plenty of storage, a one car garage plus additional exterior spot, and even a cozy little front yard patio for enjoying every minute of the day.

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100 YEARS

A42 The Delta Optimist June 2, 2022

ROBIN REIMER 604-868-2844

ROBINREIMER.COM ROBINREIMER@TELUS.NET

#1

SOUTH DELTA

36 YRS MLS MEDALLION CLUB

JUST LISTED

$2,699,000

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4PM

5435 2ND AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

New home with fabulous view in Upper Tsawwassen. Great floor plan, sunny western exposure, close to parks and schools. Still time to customize. Call for plans and information.

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844 JUST LISTED

$2,838,888

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 2-4PM

5823 16TH AVENUE TSAWWASSEN

You will not find a gorgeous home like this, built in Beach Grove or Tsawwassen. This rare find has just been finished and waiting for you to move in. This outstanding home features 3,100 sq.ft., 1 bedroom suite, gourmet kitchen with wok kitchen, 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, large separate building, excellent open floor plan and a large private sunny yard. Don't miss this quality built home with high end finishing throughout. Come and visit us this weekend for our grand opening.

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844 *BASED ON # OF YEARS QUALIFYING FOR MEDALLION CLUB IN GREATER VANCOUVER REAL ESTATE BOARD group

1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 & 2021

Seafair Realty - 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen

robinreimer@telus.net

www.robinreimer.com

100 YEARS

June 2, 2022 The Delta Optimist A43

JUST LISTED

$2,499,000

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY 2-4PM

989 GALE DRIVE, TSAW • 1/2 ACRE SUBDIVISION POTENTIAL

Wow!!! 1/2 acre property in upper Tsawwassen with subdivision potential. This fabulous property has a great custom built home with updated kitchen, bathrooms, roof, gutters and gorgeous gunite pool. Home is approx. 6000 square feet, 6 or 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, games room, family room, large living room, dining room and kitchen. This custom built home was way ahead of its time with a fabulous floor plan, perfect for that large family or creating a large suite. This kind of property and home never come to market. Don't miss this one!!!

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844

$2,200,000

PRICE REDUCED

5304 SPETIFORE CRESCENT

Beautiful 5 bedroom, 4 full bathroom home in upper Tsawwassen. This great family home is approx. 2900 sq.ft. with excellent floor plan and finished with high end details throughout. Located in an area of newer homes close to schools, parks, transportation with a beautiful southern exposed back yard. Call for more information and your exclusive showing.

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

$2,288,000

JUST LISTED

$999,000

1142 FAIRWAY VIEWS WYND

Best townhome in this golf course development. This townhome has the best view best location and waiting for your custom updates. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, games room, family room, large living and dining room area which opens to a large deck with great views of 6th green at Beach Grove golf course. These townhomes rarely come to market, don't miss this one!!!

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844

PRICED REDUCED

$1,249,000

EXCLUSIVE LISTING

$2,600,000

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 JUST LISTED

$1,549,000

D L O S JUST 4575 EDMONDS DR, LADNER 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

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

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

$2,200,000

D L O S JUST 222 66TH STREET, TSAW

*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 & 2021

Seafair Realty - 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen

robinreimer@telus.net

www.robinreimer.com

100 YEARS

A44 The Delta Optimist June 2, 2022

604.312.7621

Sold@TrishaMurphy.ca

TOP 1% OF 2021 GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS®

NEW LISTING: NEW LISTING: 1646 Golf Club Drive $1,858,000 560 Seashell Drive $1,999,000 1575 Spyglass Cres $1,899,000 4533 River Road

NEW LISTING:

NEW LISTING:

Gorgeous custom built by owner/builder.

Ocean view home backing on to CentenThis family home offers a fully renovated nial Parkway - the most desirable beach functional plan with 4 bdrms up and a pospark in the Lower Mainland. sible 5th bdrm on the main with a full bath.

NEW LISTING: 29-4292 Wolf Way

Spacious family home located in the popular Imperial Village. This beautiful 2763 sqft, 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom home is move-in ready anytime.

A rare gated waterfront property with revenue income!

NEW PRICE: NEW LISTING: NEW LISTING: $899,999 1555 Enderby Avenue $1,485,000 878 Pacific Drive $3,299,000 1136 50th Street

3 Bedroom Townhome in Tsawwassen’s closest waterfront master-planned family-oriented community.

Beach Grove renovated 3 bedroom family home - come live in the Grove!

NEW LISTING: NEW PRICE: 4695 Kensington Pl $1,599,000 8-4638 Orca Way

$1,499,000

$1,750,000

$1,499,000

Executive home with ocean sunset Well-maintained family home on views in the village . 4700 sq a quiet street in a central location ft of beautiful living space on a landscaped 10,000 + sq ft garden lot. with great suite potential.

4873 13 Avenue

$2,599,000 NEW LISTING:

This 4,762 square foot home has a 21,000 sf lot and sits on the bluff overlooking Over 2000 sq ft duplex located in 5 bdrm family home renovated with N. Shore Mtns and Tsawwassen Springs prime location - ocean view and gorgeous new baths and sunny west facGolf course. Sprawling 5 bedroom family protected nature reserve with custom home with south and west exposed pool, ing back garden in a quiet cul-de-sac. additions - original show home. a hot tub and sauna.

110N-1100 56 Street $999,000 Completely renovated gorgeous Dream kitchen, and oversized sunny patio.

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

Lulu Godin

Licensed Realtor

• SUCCESSFULLY SELLING SOUTH DELTA REAL ESTATE •

Rachel MacInnes Licensed Realtor

100 YEARS

June 2, 2022 The Delta Optimist A45

(604) 809 2855 yinglling gtom@gmail.com

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$1,235,000

Welcome to this stunning execu�ve-style townhome in beau�ful Sunshine Hills. This 4-bedroom 4-bathroom home built in 2019 boasts an impressive 1765 square feet and features a double-car garage. Its open concept floor plan is designed to entertain and features a south-facing pa�o off the kitchen perfect for basking in the sun. Immerse yourself into nature with expansive walking trails along Cougar Creek and the Westview Rain Garden. Just walking distance to shops and top-rated schools such as Cougar Canyon Elementary and Seaquam Secondary School. Rentals allowed. Call today as this won’t last long!

Rotary Club of Tsawwassen

5122 59A Street

$749,000

This charming 2 bedroom 1 bath half duplex rancher in Hawthorne is a rare opportunity to own a near 1000 sq # home si!ng on a 4500 sq # lot. The open concept living space features the opportunity to add your own personal touches. Not included in the home square footage is a 240 sq # workshop or hobby room. Excellent for first-�me homebuyers or investors! Call Today!

GARAGE SALE Saturday June 4, 2022 9am - 3pm Red Barn, Southlands, Tsawwassen

To donate items to be sold, or for more details, visit h�ps://www.rotarytsawwassen.org/ SUTTON GROUP - SEAFAIR REALTY 1625-56th St., Delta, BC V4M 2B2

604-809-2855

www.tomyingling.com

SUPER RANCHER - ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLES

973 50th Street • $1,580,000

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Spectacular! This 1631 Sq.Ft. Rancher is Move In Ready! A West Rear 9472 Sq.Ft. lot on a 1 way in and out street, has 3 Beds + 2 Baths. Master with Large Steam Shower! Living, Dining Rms, Kitchen with Granite Counters, Pristine H/W Floors throughout, Double Windows, 2 Car Garage, with So Much More! Come See Us!

JOHN & COLLEEN HARDIE 604-691-8588

100 YEARS

A46 The Delta Optimist June 2, 2022

26167 64th Avenue - Langley

108-1704 56 Street - Tsaw

17303 59A Ave - Cloverdale

Stunning 4.39 acre property in desirable County Line Glen Valley! Fully Updated rancher with a gorgeous kitchen featuring quartz countertops, shaker style white cabinetry, & large kitchen island/bar, open to the living room w/cozy gas fireplace. Updated bathrooms, hardwood flooring, pot lighting, paint & trim. BONUS 2,000 SQ FT DETACHED SHOP & secondary outbuilding with horse stalls. Lots of parking for RV’s, Boats and Trucks. Great location with easy access to Hwy #1. If you are tired of the city life, want your own hobby farm, a property for storage for your business, or rental income this is it!

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18633 61A Ave - Cloverdale

34468 Eton Cres - Abbotsford

6486 179A Street - Cloverdale

4362 Marble Ave - Sechelt

Marketed By Homelife Benchmark

Marketed By Royal LePage Wolstencroft

Marketed By Engel & Volkers Vancouver

Marketed By RE/MAX City

5-19860 56 Avenue - Langley

203-1153 54A Street - Tsaw

4720 47A Street - Ladner

414-5518 14 Avenue - Tsaw

Marketed By Sutton Group Seafair

Connecting agents to the community Reach more home buyers and sellers in your market

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100 YEARS

June 2, 2022 The Delta Optimist A47

PAUL KHARA REAL ESTATE GROUP

Paul Khara

www.paulkhara.com

paulkhara@gmail.com

604.816.4568 Sutton Group - Seafair Realty

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 2-4PM

5130 WESTMINSTER AVENUE LADNER'S PRIVATE ESTATE

• 6 MASSIVE BEDROOMS & 5 BATHROOMS • 2 MASTER BEDROOMS WITH FULL ENSUITE BATHS & W/I CLOSETS • 2 BEDROOM SELF CONTAINED SUITE WITH LAUNDRY • DETACHED SHOP WITH ADDITIONAL 2 CAR GARAGE • PARKLIKE 20,000.00 SQUARE FEET LOT (100 FT. X 200 FT.) • 2 SEPARATE SETS OF HEATING & A.C. SYSTEMS • 6000 SQ.FT. CUSTOM DESIGNED IN CENTRAL WEST LADNER

• 4 BEDROOMS PLUS DEN • UPDATED KITCHEN AND BATHROOMS • 2 GAS FIREPLACES • PRIVATE YARD WITH LANE ACCESS • INGROUND POOL WITH NEW HEATER • LARGE DOUBLE CAR GARAGE • WALK TO SCHOOLS & LADNER VILLAGE

16,835 SQ.FT. LOT

SUBDIVISION POTENTIAL

• ATTENTION BUILDERS, INVESTORS AND DEVELOPERS • HUGE 16,835 SQFT 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

ALLEN SCHWABE

604-644-5664 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen seafair.com

604-943-3110

307-4743 River Road W, Delta

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ckhara94@gmail.com

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 2-4PM

5108 LINDEN DRIVE

• NEW CUSTOM HOME IN CENTRAL WEST LADNER • 3 BEDROOMS, ALL WITH FULL ENSUITE BATHS • LUXURIOUS INTERIOR WITH HIGH END FINISHES THROUGHOUT • FUNCTIONAL OPEN CONCEPT LAYOUT • DETACHED 2 CAR GARAGE WITH SIDE ACCESS • PRIME LOCATION WALKING DISTANCE TO SCHOOLS, LADNER VILLAGE, SHOPPING AND TRANSIT

4729 60B STREET

Cozy rancher offering 3 bedrooms Plus den and updated full bath. Lovingly maintained by a longtime owner featuring an updated kitchen with vaulted ceiling , granite counters, and large eating bar which Opens to dining space & living room room w/ cozy gas fireplace, great for entertaining!

Other updates include hardwood flooring , thermal vinyl windows, updated bathroom, laundry room, exterior stonework, sundeck and Hot Tub with covered gazebo. Master bedroom features double french doors leading onto a sundeck.

6095 48A AVENUE

• UPDATED 3 BEDROOM RANCHER • PROFESSIONALLY LANDSCAPED AND PRIVATE 7,590 SQ.FT LOT • CONVENIENT HOLLY PARK LOCATION • RV PARKING WITH ACCESS TO REAR YARD • PRICED TO SELL AT $1,299,900

FAMILY FRIENDLY • SPACIOUS HOME WITH 3212 SQ. FT. OF LIVING SPACE • 6 BEDRMS & 3 FULL BATHRMS • PRIVATE SOUTH EXPOSED LOT • NEWER ROOF AND VINYL WINDOWS • UPDATED KITCHEN AND HIGH EFFICIENCY FURNACE • PLENTY OF ROOM FOR THE IN-LAWS • CALL PAUL FOR MORE INFORMATION

NEW LISTING

10519 Dennis Cres, Richmond • $2,590,000 An absolutely stunning property. House built with impeccable style and quality. Sixteen foot ceilings in living room and den, five bedrooms and five bathrooms. Three kitchens for the gourmet chef, granite counters, maple flooring and exquisite crown mouldings. Leg one bedroom suite. This property has everything you desire. Bring your offer soon, this property will not last.

1666 Beach Grove Road, Delta

1752 Beach Grove Road, Delta

5466 8A Avenue, Delta

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THOR MATSON

TAMMY 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 NEW PRICE!!!

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 2-4PM

6242 Brodie Place, Ladner • $1,879,000

Beautifully UPDATED 4 bed 3077 sq ft executive home on 6695 sq ft sunny WEST exposed lot on QUIET court in Holly!

Chef’s kitchen offers granite counters, premium stainless appliances, spacious island and has sunny eating area opening to family room with cozy gas f/p and to covered back patio. Formal dining room is adjacent spacious living room with elegant hardwood flooring, vaulted ceilings & gas f/p. Main floor den is ideal for home office, gym or bedroom and has full bathroom adjacent. Bedrooms up are spacious (one could be games room) & have fresh paint & NEW carpet. Master bedroom offers W/I closet & spa like ensuite with double sinks, marble counters, soaker tub & spacious seamless glass shower. Great location - walk to school, parks & transit & quick hwy access. Call now to view this ‘move in ready’ home!!!

JUST SOLD!!!

179 53 Street Tsawwassen

JUST SOLD!!!

Listed byLuxmore Realty

JUST SOLD!!!

66-4656 Orca Way Tsawwassen

103-5500 13A Avenue Tsawwassen

204-1706 56 Street, Tsawwassen • $639,000

HERON COVE - spacious 2 bed 2 bath CONDO in QUIET & very desirable complex & location! Features chef’s kitchen with granite counters & s/s appliances, warm H/W flooring, cozy gas f/p & open plan with bedrooms separated by living space. Covered south facing deck overlooks courtyard gardens. Includes underground parking & storage. Short walk to stores & transit & quick hwy access.

SOLD!!!

Listed by Macdonald Realty

5051 Willow Springs Avenue Tsawwassen

SOLD!!!

SOLD!!!

Listed by RE/MAX

307-4758 53 Street Ladner

5082 1 Avenue Tsawwassen

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

NEW LISTING

$979,900

$1,459,900

4920 Coleman Place

Amazing family home located on a quiet, no-thru, culde-sac street! Situated on a roomy ',500sq� lot this home is perfect for the growing family and features an open concept layout upstairs with an updated kitchen including quartz counters, S/S appliances and large island that overlooks the spacious family room and its stunning original hardwood floors. The family room downstairs is a great space for the kids to let loose and the 2 bedrooms and den allow for the op"on to add a mortgage helper or the perfect work from home set up. Other features include updated bathrooms, 96% high efficiency furnace, H/W tank, commercial grade pex plumbing, RV parking and a 4&%sq� detached workshop with 11� ceilings!

Conveniently located near Bell Park, Hawthorne Elem, transit, local ameni"es and more!

$2,349,900

#308-4803 48 Avenue

WATERFRONT LIVING ON THE TOP FLOOR! Welcome home to Seafarer Marina Estates! This spectacular 2 bedroom 2 bath home boasts over 1200 square feet of living space and has been tastefully updated featuring a spacious layout, invi"ng primary bedroom, your own &0� boat slip and a massive 224 square foot deck with an unobstructed view overlooking the river and marina! Enjoy a relaxing evening on the pa"o watching the sunset over the scenic river, go for a walk along the marina, or walk into historic Ladner Village for great restaurants, local shops and more. This is a well maintained complex with newer windows and roof, elevator access, workshop, recrea"on centre and secure parking. Homes like this with unobstructed views are rarely available in Ladner so come have a look today!

5281 45 Avenue

This execu"ve home exudes elegance inside & out, from the stunning limestone exterior & perfectly manicured yard to the high-end finishing & open concept layout inside that makes this home the envy of the neighbourhood! Love to cook? The gourmet chef’s kitchen features JennAir appliances including gas range & wall oven along with a massive 10� quartz counter island & maple shaker cabinets.

The spacious main floor allows you to entertain in comfort & features eng h/w floors, vaulted ceilings, wet bar & large covered pa"o! With 5 bedrooms including a primary on the main floor there is tons of room for the family & more! The primary bedroom upstairs has a spa-like ensuite with oversized shower & je!ed tub. This ideal loca"on is everything & lets you walk to schools, shops, parks & more!

100 YEARS Vicky Hamilton

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NEW LISTING

$1,299,000

4752 Anderson Place | 12,896 SQUARE FOOT LOT in QUIET CUL-DE-SAC location!! Desirable lot with South East facing farmland and Mt. Baker views. Bring your renovation ideas to this 1,676 square foot split level home or take advantage of this large property and build your dream home!

This home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms as well as a living room with gas fireplace, dining room, kitchen, family room and laundry. Loads of storage with the single car garage and additional large detached shed complete with power. Enjoy the covered deck while taking in the relaxing farmland and mountain views!! Call now to book private viewing.

#2-5501 Ladner Trunk Road

JUST SOLD

Sutton Group - Seafair Realty

REAL ESTATE

SOLD IN 2 DAYS

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KENDALL AYRES

4716 Ashbury Place | LEGAL SUITE! Immaculate + BEAUTIFUL 5 bed + 2 bath 2,226 sq. ft. home nestled along a centrally located cul-de-sac, steps to the heart of Ladner. Bright & spacious layout with extensive renovations inside & out. Main level features open concept living/kitchen with island for entertaining, 3 beds, 1 full bath & large new balcony overlooking the private south facing backyard & spend the evenings entertaining on the beautiful covered patio! Lower level features LEGAL 1 or 2 bedroom suite, full bath, large living room + kitchen w/eating area, storage room & laundry room. Many updates include: New hardi & stucco exterior (2020), windows, newer appliances upstairs, renovated bathrooms (2021) new deck, cement pad, soffits. Bonus: side yard access for boat/RV & power to storage shed. A MUST SEE!

JUST SOLD

604.250.6981 INFO@KENDALLAYRES.COM KENDALLAYRES.COM

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100-5000 Bridge Street, Delta, BC

553-4688 HAWK LANE Tsawwassen $869,900

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Welcome to Aerie Walk! A beautifully appointed 3 bedroom and 2.5 bathroom townhome located in Sunny Tsawwassen. A comfortable and open layout on the main floor with an east-facing deck extending off of the kitchen.

The kitchen offers tasteful cabinetry, quartz countertops, marble accents and a gas range that opens up to the dining and living room. The 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and laundry are all located above the main. As you approach the front door you’ll find a pleasant, west-facing, greenspace and patio to enjoy the evening sun. This home is complete with a double tandem garage with lots of storage. Located close to golfing, beaches, the boardwalk, playgrounds, Big Splash Waterpark, BC ferries and all of the conveniences of Tsawwassen Mills and Commons.

212-4768 53 STREET Ladner $599,000

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Welcome to Sunningdale! Large and spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom corner end unit in the heart of Ladner. This bright and open layout offers generous bedrooms, ample storage, tasteful updates throughout and a balcony that overlooks the courtyard. Easy walk to all of Ladner’s conveniences such as groceries, restaurants, coffee shops, recreation, transportation and more. Pets and rentals allowed. 1 parking, 1 storage locker and gas and domestic hot water included in the maintenance fee. Tenant would like to stay.

7376 142 STREET Surrey $1,599,000

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Welcome home!

This meticulously maintained 5 bedroom home has room for the whole family with 2439sqft of living space on a 8342sqft property. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac and backing onto a private and stunning greenbelt, this home has loads to offer including beautiful gardens, updated windows, furnace, garage door, roof (1 year old), fresh paint, a newer deck, spacious rooms and plenty of storage. Central location close to shops, markets, schools, transportation and recreation.

18050 70A Avenue

JUST SOLD

Barry Chreptyk Listed by RE/MAX Progroup Realty

#428-15918 26 Avenue

5401 Paton Drive

JUST SOLD

SOLD

604.946.1255

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BarryChreptyk.com

Seafair Realtty

SERVING ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS SINCE 1984

“TSAWWASSEN”

Listed by RE/MAX Treeland

4690 53rd Street

SOLD

19735 51 Avenue

JUST SOLD

JUST SOLD

Listed by Centric Realty Ltd.

Listed by Bode Platform Inc.

Listed by Re/Max City Realty

250 Parkside Street

#103-4745 54A Street

4845 Linden Drive

SOLD

SOLD

141-12233 92 Avenue

Central Ladner

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

SOLD

4612 60B Street MEDALLION CLUB MEMBER 2018, 2019 & 2020

“IMPERIAL VILLAGE”

Rancher with loft ! Four bedrooms and three full baths .Lovingly cared for by present owners. Quiet cul-de-sac location… Private sunny backyard – perfectly set up for entertaining. Long driveway for extra parking too!

Conveniently located to Tsawwassen Mills/Commons shopping centre, Tsawwassen town center, beaches etc.You can even walk to Tsawwassen Springs golf course or Pat Quinn’s for happy hour! A lot to love here…

Put it on your must see list .

JUST LISTED @ $1,690,000

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

Seafair Realty

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REMEMBRANCES OBITUARIES

CARTER, Vernon D. April 20, 1959 − May 14, 2022 Early morning on May 14th, 2022, at just 63 years old, we lost Vernon Dale Carter. Loved by so many, including his wife Jill Donaldson, his family, friends and his children Garret, Meagan and Paige. Vern’s endless talent, humour and amazing food are just some of the things that will never be forgotten. He was a part of the amazing Ladner community for almost all his life and will be missed by all. A celebration of his life will be held at Fisherman’s Hall on June 24th, 2022, from 1pm to 6pm. In lieu of flowers, we will have a donation box at the celebration for the Fraser Canyon Hospice Society, applied to Hospice Program Room or Patient Comforts.

HARRIS, Albert Stanley December 13, 1923 - May 24, 2022 FRANCIS, Marjorie (Schryer) In the early hours of May 24th, at age 103, Marjorie Doris Francis (nee Schryer) passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. She was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Doris, her husband Archie (2004) and her only sibling, Leonard (2017). She is survived by her four children, Catharine (Robert) Gilmour, Kenneth (Patricia, deceased), Carolann (Murray) Apps and David (Fiona) and their families.

This includes 9 grandchildren: Tanya (Cam), Steven, Andrew (Kelly), Peter (Amanda), Aaron (Jenn), Rice (Cory), Melanie (Eric), Victoria (Eric) and Meredith (Kevin). And 17 great grandchildren: Finlay, William, Emmett, Theo, Aiden, Ellie, Mia, Hillary, Lila, Micah, Halle, Matteo, Maverick, Isla, Emma, Mowat and Éowyn.

Marjorie was born in Montreal, Notre Dame de Grace, Quebec on March 10, 1919.

She attended Herbert Symonds Elementary School, then on to graduate from Westmount High School. In 1940, she went to church in Westmount and heard this beautiful male voice singing somewhere behind her. Curiosity got the better of her and their eyes met! This fellow, Archie Francis, was invited to join her family after evening prayer meeting. He was on compassionate leave from the war in Holland as his mother was seriously ill. A romance blossomed and they became engaged on March 17, 1940. He was posted back to Holland with the war still ongoing in Europe, so they were not married until August 16, 1945, in Westmount, Quebec.

TKACHUK, Bob June 2, 2021 "Those We Love Don’t Go Away, They Walk Beside Us Everyday, Unseen, Unheard, But Always Near, So Loved, So Missed, So Very Dear."

Missing you every single day, Dad. Love always, your family xoxoxo

In 1942, Marjorie graduated with her RN from Montreal General Hospital. She joined the Shriner’s Hospital for Sick Children in Montreal then enlisted with the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps, achieving the rank of Lieutenant. In 1945, she was posted aboard the hospital ship, Letitia, enroute to Southampton.

Later, deployed to the Leaston Psychiatric Hospital in southern England. While nursing wounded servicemen, Marjorie witnessed firsthand the early use of a miracle drug that would save the lives of many during WWII: Penicillin!

After their marriage in 1945, they stayed one week in Montreal, then hopped aboard “The Canadian”, a cross Canada rail trip ending in Vancouver. Archie found work in the postal service, where he stayed for the next 35 years. After being blessed with four children, Marjorie returned to nursing in the geriatric field, retiring after 25 years. In 1990, Marjorie and Archie bought a condo in Ladner where they lived happily until Archie passed in 2004.

Later that same year, Marjorie moved to Augustine House, where she lived for 17 years until her recent passing. She made many friends with staff and residents over the years with her winning optimism and enthusiasm. She organized the ‘Nifty Knitters’ of Augustine, a band of ladies who knitted scarves and hats for Covenant House, Union Gospel Mission and the Canadian Cancer Society.

Marjorie was an exceptionally loving and supportive person who gave generously to her friends and family over the many years. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren, and in turn, their children.

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The family wishes to thank the staff of Augustine’s Haven House and Dr. Laurie LeBel for their kindness and compassionate care of Marjorie. They would appreciate any In Memoriam donations to be made to her favorite charity: covenanthousebc.org A Celebration of Life will be held at Cedar Park Church (5300 44 Ave), Ladner on Thursday June 9th at 1:30 pm.

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear father Albert Stanley Harris Jr. Stan leaves behind his daughters Zoe (Michael) McCrystal, Leslie (John) Dart, Cori (Brent) MacPherson and Tanya (Bob) MacNeill. Stan has ten grandchildren: Jennifer, Keziah, Morgan, Tamara, Jacob, Kyle, Megan, Clayton, Lucas and Samantha. He also has sixteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

He is predeceased by the love of his life Pauline Harris (Wilson), his father Albert Stanley (Kelly) Harris, mother Mary (Lumley) Hall, and four brothers Edgar (Greta), Les (Doreen), Dick (Germaine), and Reg (Ione). At 98, Stan is also predeceased by many others in the Harris/Roland/Lumley and Wilson clans. Dad spoke often of his grandmother, Matilda Naukana Harris Roland, as she played a great part in the raising of him and his brothers. He loved her dearly.

Stan was born at Isabella Point, Salt Spring Island.

He was in the navy and served in the Second World War. Stan started fishing the coast as a very young man. It was on one of these trips that he met his wife to be, Pauline Wilson at Sunnyside Cannery. When his youngest daughter was born, Stan decided he had enough of being away, quit fishing and went to work for Delta Parks & Recreation.

He was one of the first employees hired in that department. He enjoyed his work very much and we liked to hear his tales of the work he and his co-workers put in, making our town and other parts of Delta a more enjoyable and prettier place to live. He was particularly proud of the many sports fields that he helped build. He also worked as a carpenter, which included working with the team that built the shopping center that houses our Thrift Store and the iconic Delta Bakery.

Stan and Pauline raised their family in Canoe Pass in our little dike house where Pauline was born. The family moved when the Fraser River flooded in 1982. They moved EAST, up the road and around the corner to 34th St., not even a mile away. EAST is the joke we made when family members moved from Canoe Pass closer to Ladner.

Our hearts are broken. We love you daddy.

In lieu of flowers please consider sending donations to the Kidney Foundation. https://kidney.akaraisin.com/ui/generaldonation/d onations/start Information on Celebration of Life will follow.

100 YEARS CELEBRATIONS

June 2, 2022 The Delta Optimist A51

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LEGAL

ANNIVERSARIES

LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES

Congratulations

JJoy & Steve Feraa on your

50thh Wedding Anniverssary June 3rd

WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN Derek Darragh Mckeen is indebted to Roadway Towing Ltd. for storage and towing on a 2015 Hyundai Elantra. VIN: KMHDH4AH1FU389721. A Lien is claimed under the Act. There is presently an amount due and owing of $7,928.16 plus any additional costs of storage, seizure and sale that may accrue.

Notice is hereby given that on July 3, 2022 or thereafter, the said vehicle will be sold. The vehicle is currently stored at Roadway Towing Ltd., 7391 Progress Place, Delta, BC, V4G1A1. The vehicle was placed in storage on July 17, 2021.

For more information, call Roadway Towing Ltd. at 604− 940−0329.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS Here’s many more years of skiing, fishing, rowing, and pie making at the lake!

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Key Responsibilities − Accounts payable / accounts receivable. − Preparation of weekly & monthly bank reconciliations. − Weekly cash forecasts. − Month−end closing procedures and documentation for consolidation. − Maintaining office & lunchroom supplies. − GST reporting. − Set up and maintain supplier & customer files. − Maintain SDS & COA systems. − Other administrative duties as required.

Experience − Minimum 5 years full−cycle bookkeeping experience or a combination of education & experience. − Previous experience using accounting software is required. − Highly proficient in Excel. − Experience with ERP software would be considered an asset.

Characteristics − Excellent time management skills and attention to detail. − Strong interpersonal skills and professional disposition. − Ability to work independently and communicate effectively.

Please apply with your resume to hr@ceslp.ca

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COMING EVENTS Free Bicycle Bells at the Ferry Road Boat Launch Due to increasing con− cerns about safety on shared (walking/cycling) trails, the South Delta BC Green Party Riding Asso− ciation is once again giv− ing out free bicycle bells at the the Millennium Trail and Boundary Bay Trails.

We will be at the Ferry Road entrance to the Mil− lennium Trail in the after− noon this Sunday, June 5th. www.bcgreens.ca/dls

GENERAL EMPLOYMENT

DIRECTORS NEEDED ln 1975 Delta Gymnastics began as a local community program and has grown into a world-class facility offering a positive, fun and inspiring environment to develop physical and cognitive skills, teamwork, self-confidence, respect and discipline.

We are looking for people with a broad set of life experiences who want to improve sport development through gymnastics and who are committed to supporting our athletes. Preference will be given to those with Accounting or Human Resource designations to add to the current skill set of our board.

lf you are interested in joining our Volunteer Board of Directors, and playing a key leadership role in furthering our mission, please contact: boardofdirectors@deltagymnastics.com

GARAGE SALES MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE Saturday Only June 4th • 9am -2pm 5198 Whitworth Crescent LADNER Variety of household, tools, furniture, pictures & MUCH MORE. Something for Everyone.

MULTI-FAMILY Garage Sale SUNDAY June 5 • 8am to Noon 4500-4700 Block 55 A St, AKA: CANDY CANE LANE (4676-55 A ST) LADNER

IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN Garage Sale Season is here!

ACROSS 1. Orator’s podium 5. UK-Netherlands gas pipeline 8. Partner to “oohs” 12. African antelope 14. Indigenous Thai person 15. Monetary unit of Angola 16. Becomes less intense 18. Insurance mascot 19. Tech hub __ Alto 20. Actress Tomei 21. Airborne (abbr.)

22. Type of smart watch 23. Natives

26. Incompetent person 30. Rare Hawaiian geese 31. Unspoken relationships 32. Passports and licenses are two 33. Claw 34. Status quo 39. Mimic 42. Fur-lined cloak 44. Ancient foreigner 46. In an angry way 47. Ill-intentioned 49. Monetary unit of Serbia 50. S. American plant

51. One or the other 56. An alias for Thor 57. Gratuity 58. In a painful way 59. French commune 60. Promotional materials 61. Greek city 62. Assistant 63. Confederate general 64. Former NJ governor

24. Mental disorder concerning body odor (abbr.)

25. Keeps a house cozy 26. Ballplayer’s accessory 27. Southwestern Russian city 28. Pro sports league 29. Congress investigative body (abbr.)

35. Stop standing 36. Utilize 37. Sign language 38. Famed ESPN broadcaster Bob 40. Being of central importance

41. Ruin environment 42. Dessert dish 43. Sea eagles 44. Fertilized 45. Jerry’s friend Benes 47. Indian river 48. Pass into a specified state or condition 49. Nocturnal rodent 52. A way to travel 53. Iron-containing compound 54. Ancient Greek City 55. NFL signal caller Matt

DOWN 1. Used by gymnasts 2. “Luther” actor Idris 3. Broad volcanic crater 4. Not for 5. Blur 6. Tots 7. Acted leisurely 8. About the Alps 9. Gets out of bed 10. Town in “The Iliad” 11. Welsh given name 13. Remove salt 17. Calvary sword

100 YEARS

A52 The Delta Optimist June 2, 2022 MARKETPLACE WANTED NUMISMATIST PURCHASING COIN COLLECTIONS & ACCUMULATIONS! Royal Canadian Mint, Canada & World Collections Wanted. Also buying 9999 bullion, old money, jewelry, nuggets, sterling, gold, silver, coins, bars, monster boxes +++ ESTATES WELCOMED! Todd 250 864 3521

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100 YEARS

A54 The Delta Optimist June 2, 2022

THE CHANCEYS REAL ESTATE GROUP Over 2,500 Homes Sold CITY REALTY

604-946-8899

info@thechanceyteam.com

LINDA CHANCEY

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Personal Real Estate Corp.

BOB CHANCEY Personal Real Estate Corp.

GORGEOUS 2 BEDROOM CONDO Bright and spacious 1,095 square foot 2 bedroom condo in Canu with picturesque views. Great open concept, living room with electric fireplace, kitchen with granite counters, large island and dining area which take you to the main deck for outdoor enjoyment. Master bedroom features ensuite with separate shower and tub. Good size second bedroom with second cozy deck for quiet moments of relaxation. Loads of windows, overlooking greenery, Magee Park and the Chilukthan Slough. Located in the heart of Ladner on a quiet no-thru street, walk to all shops, parks, library, community center - literally all amenities.

308, 4689 52A Street, Ladner

$829,000

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Thinking of Selling, give us a call 604-946-8899

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