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Delta is proposing a 7.75 per cent tax increase SANDOR GYARMATI
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The City of Delta has started to gather public feedback on what should be the city’s priorities as next year’s proposed property tax increase was revealed last week. The proposed increase would be 7.75 per cent. According to the finance department, the property tax amount breaks down to 5.75 per cent for city operational services. There is also a two per cent recreation capital investment levy, which is an amount dedicated to the enhancement of the city’s recreation and public facilities. For a typical home assessed at $1.34 million in
2023, the average increase would be $17 per month. That amount doesn’t include what other taxing authorities, including TransLink, will charge homeowners on their property tax bill. The City of Delta says that recognizing the impact of rising costs affecting residents, families and businesses, mayor and council have worked hard to ensure that the city achieves “a disciplined” financial plan. “Delta council understands that everyone has been impacted by rising costs and inflation. In the current economic environment, the city is also dealing with inflationary pressures and other rising material and labour costs that are beyond our
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control,” according to the city on its website. The increased prices reportedly impacted Delta’s purchasing power and operating budget. The city also notes that it is “continuously exploring responsible ways to streamline operational processes and find efficiencies in order to fund new work.” As part of the process, prioritizing safety and building a level of flexibility into the budget will allow the city to respond to the changing economic pressures and community needs, the city explains. Residents can see the draft budget plan and take a survey to provide feedback at: letstalk.delta. ca/budgetconsultation.
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The Delta Community Choir provided some wonderful Christmas music as the Christmas season kicked off in Ladner Village with the Christmas Tree Festival on Nov. 23, hosted by the Ladner Business Association. See more photos under the Photos and Videos section at www.delta-optimist.com.
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The Century Group held another public information meeting to gather feedback on a proposed redevelopment for Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall. The well-attended Nov. 21 session at the mall followed a meeting in September to hear what people had to say about a more general concept of a neighbourhood with hundreds of homes above retail, anchored by a new public library. The company, eyeing an early 2024 development application to the City of Delta, used the earlier feedback to help come up with the detailed rendering that was shared last week for further comments and ideas. A virtual public session also took place on Nov. 22. To include, among other amenities,
50,000-square-feet of streetscape retail, a 30,000-sq.-ft. grocery store, a new 12,000-sq.ft. library, and accessible public open space, the proposal would see several six-storey buildings, as well as four taller buildings that would be 23, 21, 19 and 17 storeys. The development would have 1,250 residential units. The housing would include market and non-market housing, as well as rentals and inclusive housing for those with disabilities, but details still need to be finalized before the formal development application is submitted. To be built in phases over several years, among the concept’s other features are two levels of underground parking, a market square, new boulevard and retail high street, with the new library at the heart of the development having the “boldest architectural expression.”
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has been mostly positive. “People are generally more receptive to higher density housing forms which are in short supply but there is also some resistance to any significant change. It’s generally quite positive but
there’s definitely negative reaction, and when I ask if they don’t want 20 storeys, what do they want, the answer is four storeys. “So, there’s never really a right answer in terms of being able to do the kind of housing that we need to
do,” said Hodgins. He added, “I think what the challenge has been to get people to think about the plan is how they would actually experience it. They’re not looking up at buildings all day long, it’s really about creating a livable, quality pedestrian environment. “Even with the library and the new retail, some people still absolutely don’t want height and that’s their sole focus, and some people don’t want to engage in a thoughtful dialogue, but others are really invested in the effort we’re putting into this and all the nuances.” Hodgins noted they have been in talks with the parent company of Thrifty Foods to have a slightly bigger store relocated at the site and many of the people who commented expressed a desire to keep the grocery store at the town centre.
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Multiple charges against Langley man IAN JACQUES
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Delta Police are raising awareness of a prolific offender recently arrested by Surrey RCMP who is connected to another investigation here in Delta. According to Surrey RCMP, on Nov. 18, at approximately 2:15 a.m., officers were conducting patrols in the 9100block of King George Boulevard when they recognized a male from a previous incident who was wanted on outstanding warrants from Delta and Langley. Subsequently, a loaded firearm was located on the man. Ryan Michael Harker, 42, of Langley, has been charged with five firearms related offences, one count of obstruction and one count of breach of release. Harker remains in custody awaiting his next court appearance. The warrant of arrest from Delta pertained to a February 2021 arrest related to drug trafficking when Delta Police arrested two individuals in a stolen SUV at the intersection of 96th Avenue and
128th Street in Surrey. A subsequent search revealed evidence linking one of the individuals to drug trafficking. Following their arrest, the pair was released from custody, awaiting further investigation. This included the lab analysis of the seized drugs and an expert review of the evidence. It wasn’t until September 2021, that charges of possession of stolen property and possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking were officially filed against Harker. Subsequently, an additional 26 months have elapsed since the charges were approved, and as of now, trial dates still have not been scheduled. “Delta Police are drawing attention to the fact that Mr. Harker has been facing a drug trafficking charge for 26 months, while awaiting trial, he was arrested with a loaded firearm,” said Acting Insp. James Sandberg, media relations officer for Delta Police. “This raises concerns for public safety given the original charge has yet to go through the court process.”
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Three new family doctors now serving South Delta PHIL MELNYCHUK
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Thanks to three new physicians who arrived in South Delta this year, another 3,866 people in Ladner and Tsawwassen now have family doctors. Currently, 42 family doctors are practising here, three more than last year, said Lisa Wigzell, executive-assistant at the Delta Division of Family Practice. Wigzell said all three new have signed on to the Doctors of B.C.’s newto-practice contract which means they must take on 800 patients by their first year and then 1,250 after the second. “So that’s how we’re able to allocate so many patients because each doctor is taking on a fair amount of people,” Wigzell said. As well, another doctor who’s been practising longer, is also taking on another 500 patients. While three new doctors have arrived this year, two of them from the U.K., two other doctors in South Delta left their practices, with one returning to their
home country and the other retiring. Last year, the province also tripled the number of seats to 96 in the practice-ready assessment program where foreign doctors can work as associate physicians on their way to becoming fully licensed. “We still must work on getting people to come here. The main problem of course, is the cost of living for South Delta is very high,” Wigzell said. The Delta Division of Family Practice doesn’t want to release the exact numbers of people on the waitlist for doctors because it’s constantly changing and not exact. “Our waitlist is always going up, of course, because it’s hard to ever really catch up,” Wigzell said. One of the largest factors is the number of people moving into the area, she said. “I think as well, our community is an aging population as well. We have a lot of seniors in our community, and that also makes it difficult because those people do need doctors and they need doctors on a regular basis.”
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Delta K-9 officer cleared in May 2021 chase in Surrey PHIL MELNYCHUK
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A Delta police officer won’t be charged, after an off-duty cop was injured by an on-duty police dog, during a night-time chase in Surrey, back in 2021. The B.C. Prosecution Service said Nov. 22 that the evidence doesn’t meet its charge assessment standards and that it’s not able to prove that police committed any offence. On May 29, 2021, plain clothes Abbotsford police officers had a woman under surveillance who was recently arrested for being in a stolen car, according to a statement from the prosecution service. Soon after, she was seen getting into a stolen pickup truck with two men, after which the pickup headed to Surrey. The Surrey crime reduction unit then took over and saw the truck park in an alley. After police turned on their lights, the truck took off, driving across properties, then smashing into two parked vehicles, with a man and a woman then baling out of the truck. Police continued the chase on foot also hearing that the man, wearing dark clothes, could be packing a firearm. The Delta officer, who had the police service dog, and two other officers, were part of the Lower Mainland Integrated Police Dog Service, which took up the chase. Soon after the pickup crashed into the parked vehicles, police saw a man, dressed in dark clothing, run towards a back yard, while the woman stopped and put up her hands for police. However, police then saw another
man, wearing all dark clothing, move through the front yard, jump over a hedge, and continue into a back yard. Police caught up to the man, with one canine officer pushing him to the ground while the Delta officer’s dog bit the man in the lower leg. Police soon realized they had the wrong guy and found the actual suspect nearby. However, the man who was first tackled, an off-duty officer for a municipal police force, had a serious dog bite and had to go to hospital for 12 staples to close the wound. According to the B.C. Prosecution Service, based on the off-duty officer’s account, he was in his driveway when he heard the crash nearby. According to the prosecution service, police believed that the man who was first tackled was the actual suspect. And even if he wasn’t, the real issue is whether the use of force was reasonable. The question is whether the use of force was justified under the Criminal Code. As a result, the Crown would have to prove the arresting officers were not justified in using the force they did. But given a possible firearm being involved and that the man wasn’t securely apprehended, the use of a police dog was reasonable, said the statement. While the off-duty officer told police he was not involved and did not resist arrest, police were involved in a dynamic arrest of someone they thought had “aggressively” avoided being caught for half an hour, the statement said. The Crown wouldn’t be able to prove that the force used was unreasonable, the prosecution service concluded.
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A new publisher has been named for the Delta Optimist with the departure of Pierre Pelletier, who served as publisher for the past two years. Matt Blair, who was publisher of the Optimist in 2020 and 2021, is returning to the position effective immediately. Blair is also the publisher of the North Shore News and Bowen Island Undercurrent. “I’m thrilled to be back working with the team at the Optimist,” said Blair. “We have dedicated sales and editorial teams that are committed to the community and to the success of the Optimist. I thank Pierre for his tremendous work with Glacier Media and with the Optimist and I wish him nothing but the best.” Pelletier is taking time away to travel with his wife, Kerry. “It’s been an honour to be the publisher of the Delta Optimist these past two years,” he said. “For any publisher, even one like myself whose career
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t’s that time of the year – the start of budget discussions.
In the past week, the City of Delta announced that it is proposing a 7.75-percent increase. It breaks down to 5.75 percent for operational services and a two per cent levy which would be used towards capital investments to improve the cities recreational facilities. Last year saw a 4.9-percent property tax increase when it was all said and done, so the numbers this year certainly were a bit of a shock to us. I’m sure the numbers will not sit too well with many residents either. I can see where the need is to create a larger funding pool for recreation facilities and services, especially considering the provincial housing numbers mandate, but isn’t this where the province must step in to help Delta and other cities improve their services and infrastructure? And to my knowledge, and correct me if I’m wrong, is this not the first time that the city has asked for a rec levy in a budget? Some more clarity on this would be appreciated. As I wrote in a previous column about a month ago, how can the province expect Delta to build all this housing without improving the infrastructure to support it? And why should existing taxpayers pay for those improvements while new residents who may move to this community in these new houses in the future won’t be on the hook for the bill? The city has an online survey and has been calling for public feedback as it works through the budget process, but the city must do a much better job of communicating this. There should be a much longer timeframe for feedback. What is the city afraid of? Public feedback, especially concerning a budget is vital to the process. So come on Delta. Let’s engage, let’s discuss and let’s come up with a budget that can work for all of us.
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t started slowly in my neighbourhood. Then more and more neighbours joined in. It seemed a bit early to me, and before I knew it, I was left behind. My neighbours started commenting. I was conspicuous by my absence. I hadn’t put up my Christmas lights yet. My street gets quite lit up during the holidays. We don’t have any of those homes that show up in the paper as a must-see location, but the whole street gets lit up like a nighttime Disney parade. Until you get to my house. I finally dragged out my box of lights and, sure enough, half of the strings don’t work. One lousy burnt-out bulb and the whole works quit. So off to the store to get a new string – LED’s this time. I’m never
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checking a bulb again. What’s fun about these lights is they can be adjusted – they flash, they fade, they twinkle, they dance! It was all fun until I realized they also keep me awake at night. Sorry all you fancy settings, I’ll be sticking with the tried and true ‘static’ mode. I’m lucky, my house has a roof I can walk on to install on the second level.
I don’t need a series of ladders and staple guns like Clark Griswold to set up my lights. I’m also fortunate I don’t have to do this in the snow. If that was the case, they’d just stay up all year. While I’m up stringing my lights, I hear a voice. My neighbour is also on his roof with his lights. He’s much more meticulous than I am. He has clips, all the lights are evenly spaced. His place looks great. Mine? Well, at least it isn’t dark anymore. Now, where did I store that tree? Brad Sherwin, MBA is a long-time resident of South Delta, and has over 30 years’ experience in marketing, public relations’, and business strategy. He teaches post-secondary marketing, coaches hockey goalies and is past president of Deltassist.
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Hybrid vehicles the way to go Editor: This province, and society in general, are not ready for a complete ban on gas engines by 2030. Infrastructure is not ready for this. Our climate up north is not conducive to complete electric transportation. Many communities are powered by generators. Our electric production isn’t up to the challenge. What happens with a power
outage? No vehicles can move, structures unheated and food preparation nearly impossible. Lithium battery production is dirty and toxic and its by products are toxic. There’s no plan for old, depleted batteries. Are we to bury them? The technology is not ready for full electric conversion by 2030. I get it, we need to reduce fossil fuel use, so I
believe hybrid technology is the best way forward as we prepare our infrastructure and lifestyle for full electric living. People will slowly move to full electric vehicles, as they do now. I have an ebike and love it. We need more time for people to adapt to our new future. Hybrid is the way to go for now and the near future. Richard J. Bergeron
Why are taxpayers paying? Editor: Re: Overpass costs increase (Optimist, Nov. 23) As I read that repair costs have increased to $1.7 million, I am struck by the concept that this should be an insurance claim against the trucker’s insurance. This would solve two issues, the first being
relieving local taxpayers of the cost of repair, but more importantly going a long way to solving the rash of over-height vehicle accidents that we’ve witnessed this year. After paying out a couple of these large claims, ICBC would be upping the premiums of these companies/drivers
far more than the paltry $500 fine levied under the HTA. Also shifting the enforcement of costs to ICBC has the added advantage of avoiding possible court costs and freeing up police resources. So why are we paying for this? Denis Bridger
Opposes changing Hunter Rd. Editor: Re: Revisions proposed for Hunter Road project (Optimist, Nov. 23) Despite all residents of Hunter Road objecting to the original proposal, via letters over a four-year period, a petition and 10-plus speakers objecting to it (one in favour) at the final hearing,
council passed the 40-unit and townhouse proposal for Hunter Road in June 2022. I ask that Delta council does not consider this 60-unit fiasco for our tiny, over-developed cul de sac. This time, let greed give way to good governance and community care. Brenda Casey
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North Shore Rescue finds lost hiker from Ladner JANE SEYD
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A mix of “old school” boots on the ground and high-tech assistance helped North Shore Rescue find a lost hiker on North Vancouver’s Mount Seymour in the nick of time late Sunday night. The 35-year-old hiker from Ladner had been descending from First Pump on Mount Seymour and, without a headlamp, had managed to get off-trail and fall into a creek. Hypothermia was setting in when searchers reached the man,
said search manager Al McMordie. The search might not have had a good ending if they hadn’t found the hiker when they did, he added. The North Shore rescue team was called out between 7:30 and 8 p.m. Sunday evening after one man who had been part of an online hiking meetup group failed to make it back down to the parking lot. Four people had hiked to the top of First Pump and watched the sun go down. But one hiker became frustrated at the pace of the group on the
way back down the trail, and went on ahead, said McMordie. The hiker, however, was soon hiking in the dark. “I’m always amazed at how many people can actually stand on the top of a mountain, watch the sun go down and think that they will still have light walking down the trail,” he said. “The sun’s just gone down and they don’t have a headlamp in their pack. They miss that concept of when the sun goes down and you’re gonna be in the woods it’ll be dark and you can’t see the trail.” In this case, the hiker
found himself heading downhill in De Pencier Gulley. As it got darker and harder to see, however, “he took a couple of tumbles” over cliffs and waterfalls. “He fell into a creek and got himself pretty wet,” said McMordie, eventually managing to crawl under a tree. Meanwhile, when the man’s hiking companions made it out to the parking lot, his vehicle – which they’d travelled up the mountain in – was still there, with no sign of the hiker. They immediately contacted the RCMP.
Unfortunately, night flying by Talon helicopters wasn’t possible because of fog at Vancouver airport. A search team was sent in on foot – targeting De Pencier and Suicide gullies as likely areas where someone could have gone off trail. Searchers used bear bangers, lit flares and called out until they heard a faint voice responding in the distance. The hiker told search members he had already fallen asleep, but the calls by the searchers woke him up. At that point, a drone
operator was able to send up a drone with a thermal camera to pinpoint the location of the lost hiker. Search team members were able to warm the hiker up and walk him back out along the trail. McMordie said the incident highlights the importance of groups staying together, and being prepared with the right gear – including a headlamp and micro spikes. Freeze/thaw conditions have resulted in trails that are very slippery right now, warned McMordie, making good micro spikes or crampons essential.
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Beach Grove seawall to undergo more repairs SANDOR GYARMATI
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The City of Delta has issued a request for bids to repair sections of the Beach Grove seawall. The work involves, among other things, repair of cracks, exposed rebar and spalling. The seawall, located along Beach Grove Road between 12 and 17 avenues and fronting Boundary Bay, is a 1.2-kmlong concrete retaining wall facing the western shorefront. Also fronting private properties, several sections of the seawall were constructed in 1968, and further wall sections were subsequently built in 1978 for an extension and flood protection. Most of the seawall in Beach Grove is under a right-of-way, constructed under the Fraser River Flood Protection
Program, and is Delta’s responsibility. Some seawall rehabilitation work was performed in 2019, which included joint sealing between the seawall segments. A structure condition assessment of was performed in 2021 and a subsequent routine inspection the following year. The seawall elements were rated to be “Good” and “Fair” based on the 2021 assessment, however, the assessment found localized areas of moderate to advanced deterioration, noting repairs would be recommended for elements with major deterioration to maintain the service life of the structure. The repairs are to be completed by Aug. 31, 2024. Meanwhile, the city this year gathered public feedback on proposed longterm conceptual design solutions for
the Beach Grove seawall. Although various repairs have previously been completed, the Beach Grove neighbourhood remains prone to multiple flood-related hazards. The city says with recent updates to the provincial guidelines, the existing seawall does not meet the current requirements to provide safe protection against flooding due to the wall height, wave overtopping protection and seismic requirements. According to the city, upon adoption of a design solution, Delta will seek further funding from senior government levels to assist with the detailed design and construction of the flood protection upgrades. The City of Delta this year received a $217,000 joint federal-provincial grant for a structural assessment and conceptual design for a higher wall.
2021 BEACH GROVE SEAWALL CONDITION ASSESSMENT REPORT
According to an assessment, the seawall is in a serviceable condition and most of the structure is expected to continue working for another 10 years without the need for repair. However, there are localized sections where some of the structural elements show more severe degrees of deterioration.
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Massey Tunnel replacement open house held in Tsawwassen SANDOR GYARMATI
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One of several open houses that will be taking place over the coming months, the Nov. 22 session was led by the BC Environmental Assessment Office (BC EAO) with the province’s tunnel replace team also on hand to explain the project details and the environmental assessment process. Also outlined were temporary components needed to build the project, which will include jetties, construction
access roads, a temporary trestle bridge to Deas Island and the creation of a large excavation area on the island where elements of the new tunnel would be fabricated. Permanent components will include, among other things, a new Deas Slough eightlane bridge, the removal of the counter-flow system and realignment of the highway to be four lanes in each direction and a new multi-use pathway through the new tunnel. As far as construction activities, they include
pile driving and installing stone columns to stabilize the ground and riverbed. Delta Coun. Rod Binder attended the session. He told the Optimist he has several concerns, including residents living in relatively close proximity to Deas Island being next to a busy construction zone for years, as well as the island needing to be fully restored once the project is completed. The current public comment period ends Dec. 15. At a meeting of the
Delta Agricultural and Hunting Regulation Advisory Committee, representatives with the Transportation Investment Corporation (TIC) explained how the tube tunnel will be composed of six tunnel elements that will be fabricated on the island and transported to the site by barge. Once the elements have been towed to the site, they will be sunk and installed, but the Fraser River must be closed to navigation temporarily while that work takes place. Ten hectares of land is
required on each side of the Fraser River for laydown and approximately 600 workers will be needed for construction on each side. Costing approximately $4.15 billion, the eightlane tunnel project would be completed by 2030. Meanwhile, as far as corridor improvements connected to the crossing project, the province this week said transit users along Highway 99 will see quicker, more reliable travel with the completion of extended buson-shoulder lanes south of the George Massey
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November 30, 2023 The Delta Optimist A13
Ladner Harbour Seven Seas property to undergo repairs All work under the repair contract is to be completed by Feb. 28, 2024 incurred some deterioration and weathering over the years. While none of the repairs are urgently required, the concrete deck remediation needs to be completed to ensure the long-term viability of the wharf. The scope of the project is limited to the rehabilitation and repair of the concrete and is to address structural concerns found in 12 specific areas. All work under the repair contract is to be
SANDOR GYARMATI
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The City of Delta has issued a request for proposals for concrete repairs to the Ladner Wharf on Chisholm Street, formerly known as the Seven Seas property. The wharf currently stands as a concrete deck supported by precast concrete piles. According to the city, a comprehensive assessment revealed that the concrete structure had
completed by Feb. 28, 2024. Delta purchased the land with money provided from Port Metro Vancouver more than a decade ago, but it has yet to be developed. The former Seven Seas fish processing plant, constructed in 1974, was demolished last year. Council, in 2021, approved sweeping amendments to the Ladner Village Official Community Plan and have given
the green light for a Ladner Waterfront Redevelopment Strategy, initiatives that came from recommendations of the Ladner Village Renewal Advisory Committee two years prior. The plan will involve a reconfiguration and redesign of Chisholm Street, as well as a site redevelopment strategy for the Seven Seas site. The waterfront strategy was viewed as a key element of Ladner Village revitalization.
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COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF BYLAWS – DECEMBER 4, 2023 Notice is hereby given that Delta City Council will consider giving first, second, and third readings to the bylaws referenced below at its Regular Meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, December 4, 2023 in the Council Chamber, Delta City Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC, and by electronic means as authorized by Council Procedure Bylaw No. 5000. WATCH LIVE: The Regular Meeting will be broadcast live at www.delta.ca/watchlive. Members of the public who do not wish to attend may listen and watch the proceedings on the City’s website. Video recordings are archived on the City’s website. Rezoning – Bylaw No. 8325 (File No. P18-07) Location:
City-wide (broad application)
Applicant:
City of Delta
Proposal:
To harmonize house size regulations between communities in all Single Detached Residential (RS) Zones, Duplex Residential (RD) Zones, and the Neighbourhood Commercial (C2A) Zone, and introduce a Delta-wide house size limit for the Single Detached Residential 6 (RS6) and Single Detached Residential 7 (RS7) Zones.
Staff Contact:
Jeremy Keating – 604-946-3201
Rezoning & Development Variance Permit – Bylaw No. 8348 (File No. LU009572) Location:
10604 River Road
Applicant:
Satori Homes Ltd.
Proposal:
To rezone the subject property from Duplex/Single Detached Residential 3 (RD3) to Single Detached Residential 6 (RS6) to permit subdivision into two single detached residential lots and construction of a new dwelling with an in-ground basement and secondary suite on proposed Lot 1 and retention of the existing dwelling on proposed Lot 2. This application is consistent with Delta’s Official Community Plan. A development variance permit to vary Section 8.2.2 of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017” is proposed to waive the requirement for 50 percent of all required parking spaces to be contained in a garage to allow for zero enclosed parking spaces for the retained dwelling on proposed Lot 2. The two required parking spaces for the retained dwelling would be provided on the driveway.
Staff Contact:
Emma Adams – 604-952-3136
FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROPOSED BYLAWS Materials related to the proposals such as the proposed bylaws, 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, November 23, 2023 to Monday, December 4, 2023. If you have a general inquiry regarding the proposed bylaws or if you would like assistance to inspect any relevant documentation, please contact the Development Department by email at development@delta.ca or by phone at 604-946-3380. Correspondence received up to 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 will be included in the Agenda package. Correspondence received after and up to 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 4, 2023 will be provided to Council in a separate package prior to the start of the meeting. All correspondence must include your name and full address and will form part of the public record for this proposal and be published on the City’s website. Those wishing to provide comment on proposed bylaws may do so in the following ways:
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November 30, 2023 The Delta Optimist A15
Domestic violence climbs as financial pressures grow Crime stats presented at Delta Police Board meeting PHIL MELNYCHUK
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Growing financial pressures are being reflected in rising rates of violent crime in Delta, with the number of incidents of intimate partner violence up by 48 per cent and total crimes against people up 33 per cent. The increases reflect the numbers of crimes so far this year, compared with the year-to-date, three-year, yearly average for that offence. One of the reasons is that families are struggling at home to meet financial obligations and the costs of rising interest rates, Supt. Guy Leeson told the Delta Police Board Nov. 15. “We’re seeing this in the form of intimate partner violence,” Leeson said. “We are seeing
this not only in Delta, but across the Lower Mainland. With regards to Delta, it’s consistent across the four districts, so it’s not just in one particular area.” According to the monthly statistics report, there have been 160 incidents of intimate partner violence this year, up to the end of October. That compares to the three-year, yearly average of 108, or an increase of 48 per cent. The number of sexual assault offences, which are usually committed by non-strangers, was also up 29 per cent. So far this year, there have been 53, compared to the yearly average of 41. As well, the overall increase in crimes against people, (including a 60-per-cent increase in the number of robberies,)
City to improve Ladner intersection safety SANDOR GYARMATI
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Construction of temporary curb extensions and pavement markings will begin soon near the intersections of 47A Avenue and Garry Street in Ladner. The city is notifying residents that the work, which includes relocating stop signs and no parking signs, is scheduled to be completed by midDecember. The hours of work will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday. The engineering department notes a study of intersection safety improvements and traffic calming along the 47A Avenue corridor
and concluded that the intersection at Garry Street would benefit from additional traffic safety measures. The engineering department last fall launched a review the corridor following several accidents, which prompted safety concerns including vehicle speeds along the avenue. Staff reviewed ICBC claims information and traffic data, including speeds and volumes, and retained a transportation consultant to provide peak hour traffic and pedestrian counts at the intersections of 47A Avenue at Delta Street, Garry Street and 48B Street.
were up by 33 per cent so far this year when compared with the three-year average. Financial pressures are also impacting violent crime stats, Leeson said. Meanwhile, property offences are down when
compared with the threeyear average. Residential break-ins are down by 26 per cent and theft from vehicles is down by 31 per cent. Acting Insp. James Sandburg said other agencies across Metro
Vancouver also are reporting that offences against people are up and property offences are down. “We’re seeing that. People’s tempers are getting shorter, and they don’t know how to deal
with any kind of conflict, and they lash out,” Sandburg said. He noted that the effects of the pandemic that hit in 2020/22 and caused a reduction in social activity, caused a drop in crime stats.
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A16 The Delta Optimist November 30, 2023
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – DECEMBER 4, 2023 Noti ticce is hereby given that Delta City Council will hold a Public Hearing to receive representati tio ons from any persons who deem it in their interest to address Council regarding the following proposed project. The Public Hearing will be held as part of the Regular Council meeting as follows: Date: Monday, December 4, 2023 Time: 4:00 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. This Public Hearing is to be convened by electronic means as authorized by the Council Procedure Bylaw No. 5000.
Project No. 1 (File No. LU007923) Location: 4800 and 5133 Springs Boulevard Applicant: Ross Clouston, Tsawwassen Golf and Country Club Ltd. Staff Contact: Mike Ruskowski – 604-946-3382 Proposal: Application for Official Community Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Sewer Area Extension, Road Closure and Cancellation, Development Permit, Agricultural Land Reserve Exclusion and Non-Farm Use, and Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy Amendment to allow construction of a 60-unit townhouse development. The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985 - Amendment Bylaw No. 7651, 2017 To amend the Regional Context Statement Map in Schedule A by changing the regional land use designation of the portions of the subject properties shown as hatched area (Lot 1) on Map No. 1 from Agricultural to General Urban. The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985 - Amendment (Land Use Designation) Bylaw No. 7652, 2017 1. To add “townhouses” to the list of permitted uses in the Tsawwassen Golf and Country Club (TGCC) land use designation in Schedule A; 2. To change the land use designation of the property at 4800 Springs Boulevard in the Future Land Use Plan in Schedule A from Private Recreational Areas (CR) to Tsawwassen Golf and Country Club (TGCC); 3. To change the land use designation of the property at 4800 Springs Boulevard in the Tsawwassen Future Land Use Plan in Schedule D.1 from Major Parks and Recreational Areas (P) to Tsawwassen Golf and Country Club (TGCC); and 4. To add the property at 4800 Springs Boulevard to the SD4 Tsawwassen Golf and Country Club Development Permit Area. Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977 - Amendment Bylaw No. 7653, 2017 To rezone Lot 1 to Comprehensive Development Zone No. 360-5 to permit townhouses and to rezone REM Lot A on Map No. 1 to Comprehensive Development Zone No. 360-1 to permit a golf course addition, irrigation pump house, and open space area. Delta Sewer Area Extension and Enlargement Bylaw No. 7654, 2017 To extend the Delta Sewer Area to include portions of the properties at 4800 and 5133 Springs Boulevard. Delta Road Closure and Cancellation Bylaw No. 7655, 2017 To close to all traffic and remove the highway dedication of the 0.236 ha area identified as “Road to be Closed” on Map No. 2 in anticipation of the land being disposed of in accordance with the Community Charter and transferred to the subject properties’ owner as part of a proposed conditional road transfer agreement. Development Permit LU007923 A development permit is required to address hazardous conditions, protect the natural environment, and address the form and character of the proposed townhouses. Agricultural Land Reserve Exclusion and Non-Farm Use The updated Agricultural Land Reserve exclusion application would exclude a 1.82 ha portion of the subject properties (Lot 1 and the northerly portions of REM Lot A) from the Agricultural Land Reserve. The 0.82 ha portion of 4800 Springs Boulevard (southeastern portion of REM Lot A) would remain in the Agricultural Land Reserve and the owner has applied for a non-farm use approval for golf course purposes. Regional Growth Strategy Amendment An amendment to Metro Vancouver’s Regional Growth Strategy is required to change the regional land use designation of the portions of the properties at 4800 and 5133 Springs Boulevard (Lot 1) from Agricultural to General Urban. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROJECT Materials related to the project such as the staff report, proposed bylaws, 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, November 23, 2023 to Monday, December 4, 2023. Materials may also be viewed at www.delta.ca/publichearing. If you have a general inquiry regarding the proposed project or if you would like assistance to inspect any relevant documentation, please contact the Development Department by email at development@delta.ca or by phone at 604-946-3380. 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 and proposed road closure 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
Email: mayor-council@delta.ca
To speak virtually at the Public Hearing, you must register with the Office of the City Clerk before 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 4, 2023. 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.
Correspondence received up to 12:00 p.m. on Friday, December 1, 2023 will be included in the Agenda package. Correspondence received up to 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 4, 2023 will be provided to Council in a separate package prior to the start of the meeting. All correspondence must include your name and full address and will form part of the public record for this Public Hearing and be published on the City’s website. Once the Public Hearing has concluded, no further information or submissions may be considered by Council.
November 30, 2023 The Delta Optimist A17
Delta to have housing design contest
The city wants increased housing options in single-detached neighbourhoods SANDOR GYARMATI
sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com
The City of Delta’s planning department wants to know what type of new housing designs residents prefer through a contest. A recent report to council notes that to encourage increased housing options in single-detached neighbourhoods, staff are preparing to launch a housing design competition. “The design competition would seek innovative new ideas for houseplexes and accessory dwelling units (i.e. detached suites) and help to prepare the local design and building community to deliver these unit types. The winning designs would help inform Delta’s work on increasing housing options in single-detached neighbourhoods and lay the groundwork for future pre-approved designs for small-scale multi-unit housing…” Council recently endorsed an action plan to achieve Delta’s provincially-mandated housing target.
The Ministry of Housing this year announced that Delta would be one of the first 10 municipalities to receive a set of housing targets and last month the government issued a formal Housing Target Order. A staff report notes that the province has estimated that Delta’s total housing need is 4,809 net new units over the next five years. The housing target set for Delta by the province is 3,607 units, representing the number of net new units needed to meet 75 percent of estimated need. The report also outlines several measures the city has already undertaken to speed up the delivery of more housing including removing the requirement to hold a public hearing for applications that are consistent with Delta’s Official Community Plan (OCP). Noting the city “already has a robust Housing Action Plan and a track record of measures taken to accelerate housing growth,” the report recommended a number of actions including,
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amendment, the city will also explore promoting increased residential density and variety through small scale multi-unit housing and infill. Currently, Delta’s OCP
and zoning bylaw generally limit choices to single detached homes, secondary suites, and in some cases coach homes or duplexes in areas designated and zoned for low density residential devel-
opment, which make up approximately 75 percent of Delta’s housing stock, the report adds. Staff also proposed expediting the OCP review and update process.
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More derailment details await final TSB report PHIL MELNYCHUK
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The collision resulted in derailment of one of the engines and the spilling of about 13,000 litres from the locomotive’s fuel tank, with most of that going into the gravel bed, or ballast, that anchors the railway tracks, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy told the Optimist.
NOTICE OF LIQUOR PRIMARY LICENCE APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Delta City Council will consider the liquor primary licence referenced below at its Regular Meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, December 4, 2023 in the Council Chamber, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC, and by electronic means authorized by the Council Procedure Bylaw No. 5000.
File No. LU009592 Location:
6350 Market Avenue (“Project Area”)
Applicant: Blue Diamond Hospitality Inc. Proposal:
Staff Contact:
A new liquor primary licence application for a 785.4 m2 brew pub in a building currently under construction including a 177.8 m2 beer manufacturing area and a 102 m2 outdoor patio space, and a total occupancy load of 228 people. The proposed hours of service are from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm Sunday to Wednesday and 9:00 am to 12:00 am Thursday to Saturday. This application is consistent with Delta’s Official Community Plan.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROPOSAL Materials related to the proposal such as a floor plan, 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, November 23, 2023 to Monday, December 4, 2023. If you have a general inquiry regarding the proposal or if you would like assistance to inspect any relevant documentation, please contact the Development Department by email at development@delta.ca or by phone at 604-946-3380. Correspondence received up to 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 will be included in the Agenda package. Correspondence received up to 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 4, 2023 will be provided to Council in a separate package prior to the start of the meeting. All correspondence must include your name and full address and will form part of the public record for this proposal and be published on the City’s website. Those wishing to provide comment on the proposal may do so in the following ways: Email: mayor-council@delta.ca
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Write to:
The Nov. 19th train collision beside Hwy. 91 saw railway cars laying beside the track, distracting motorists from their Monday morning commute. According to Lena Kent, with public affairs for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF), two locomotives and five cars carrying freight of all kinds, derailed around 2:30 a.m. There were no injuries to the crew and no compromised hazardous material nor threat to the public, she said. The collision resulted in derailment of one of the engines and the spilling of about 13,000 litres from the locomotive’s fuel tank, with most of that going into the gravel bed, or ballast, that anchors the railway tracks, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy said Wednesday, Nov. 22. David Karn, with the ministry, said that the fuel tank of the lead locomotive was damaged in the collision, causing the spill.
“Remediation operations included skimming in the ditch where some product collected. The majority of product went into the railway ballast,” Karn said. The accident happened near Burns Bog. Ministry emergency response officers will continue to monitor as required, he added. As well, BNSF has retained an environmental response contractor. However, Kent said the amount of fuel spilled was, “considerably less.” The line has reopened to train traffic and the cause remains under investigation, Kent added. Liam MacDonald, media relations coordinator with the Transportation Safety Board, explained that the collision was not a head-on crash. “The stationary train was in the parallel siding rail with its tail end still on the main track when the collision and derailment occurred,” MacDonald said. However, the Transportation Safety Board cannot comment on any further details until a final report is issued.
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November 30, 2023 The Delta Optimist A19
Big effort needed to expand Metro Vancouver EV charging SANDOR GYARMATI
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A huge infrastructure investment will need to be made in electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Delta and throughout the Lower Mainland to meet growing regional demands. A recent Metro Vancouver staff report to the Climate Action Committee outlined a new regional EV charging analysis and guidance project, aimed at estimating the amount and types of EV charging infrastructure needed to support the rapid uptake of light duty EVs over the next 30 years across the region, as well as recommend actions for member jurisdictions to plan for and deploy public and multi-family building EV stations. BC Hydro and TransLink partnered to deliver the guidance
project. The report notes the project’s charging needs assessment forecasting demand suggests that by 2035, 2,200-to-2,900 public direct current fast charging (DCFC) ports and 32,000-to-47,000 public Level 2 ports (approximately twothirds of which could be work place charging) will be needed. By 2050, the region will need between 4,600-to7,700 public DCFC ports and 54,700-to-97,600 public Level 2 ports. Currently, there are approximately 1,660 Level 2 ports and 270 DCFC ports in Metro Vancouver. Rapid and widespread expansion of the charging network will be needed to keep pace with the expected rapid uptake of EVs, the report concludes. Significant capital investment is needed in both public charging and multi-family building ret-
rofits, estimated to total $2.1 billion-to-$2.9 billion by the year 2050, according to the report, noting responsibilities for the planning, investment and operation of EV charging must be shared among multiple orders of government, as well as BC Hydro and the private sector. Deploying EV charging infrastructure at the scale necessary requires big, coordinated actions from governments, utilities and others, the report adds. The City of Delta’s Electric Vehicle Strategy was endorsed by council in 2020. Council last year also approved bylaw changes that require EV infrastructure in new, multi-unit residential projects. The new rules require 100 per cent of vehicle spaces with either a dedicated Level 2 outlet or charger, as well as resident bicycle storage areas having one outlet per four
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bicycle spaces. The requirement to provide an energized outlet would allow all parking spaces to be EV-ready, thus reducing the costs for strata corporations and owners to add electrical room capacity, conduit and wiring after construction, according to the planning department. Meanwhile, the city recently issued a request for proposals for the installation more citysupplied EV charging stations. The work involves assembly and installation of 21 public charging stations and 10 city fleet charging stations. The new public stations are expected to be operational in late 2023. The city currently owns and operates about 30 Level 2 charging stations at civic facilities, but no Level 3 fast charge stations, yet.
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City of Delta getting casino revenue for 2023 SANDOR GYARMATI
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Revenue from the Cascades Casino Delta is going toward helping the City of Delta’s bottom line as the city prepares its next budget. According to Delta’s finance department, while the fourth quarter of 2023 still must finish, an anticipated $1.8 million in revenue for this year will come to Delta from the casino. Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Ltd. celebrated the grand opening of the casino, located next to the interchange of highways 99 and 17A, in September 2022. Casinos in B.C. contribute 10 per cent of net profits to host local governments. Prior to construction, the BC Lottery Corporation (BCLC) estimated annual
revenue coming to Delta from the casino would be at the top end of its initial $1.5 million to $3 million projection. The casino features 160,000 square feet of entertainment space with a gaming floor as well as Gateway’s signature restaurants – The Buffet, Summit Bar and MATCH Eatery & Public House, which will feature a multi-season patio and the Bud Room. The gaming features 500 slots, 18 table games and stadium-style gaming. Celebrating the first anniversary this September, the company noted, “The casino property has had a significant influence in the community, succeeding as a premier destination for gaming, dining and entertainment.” The company noted Cascades since opening
had welcomed over 627,688 guests to the property, held 122 meetings and events in the conference space and had more than 142,000 customers served in the buffet. In December 2022, the adjoining new hotel, operated by Delta Hotels by Marriott, opened for business. Delta council, meantime, recently approved an amendment to the city’s business licence bylaw when it comes to the Cascades Casino Delta. The new fee that will be implemented is $7,000, which the planning department says is within range of, but lower than the fee for gaming activities in the City of Langley, which is home to a casino of similar scope to the Delta casino and pays an annual business licence of $8,568.
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The Delta casino celebrated its grand opening in September 2022.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO DISPOSE OF MUNICIPAL PROPERTY PURSUANT TO SECTION 26 OF THE COMMUNITY CHARTER
TAKE NOTICE that The City of Delta (“Delta”) intends to sell in fee simple 1,099 square feet of land to Lakhvir Singh and Paul Singh Dhillon and 2,667 square feet of land to Catherine and Craig Bourget of the following municipal property: 1. Civic Address: No Civic Address (located between 5425 6A Avenue and 635 54 Street, Delta) Parcel Identifier: 006-719-937 Legal Description: Parcel “A” (Reference Plan 39072) Lot 472 Section 3 Township 5 New Westminster District Plan 32106 The consideration to be received by Delta for the entire parcel is $402,000. THIS NOTICE IS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PUBLIC DISCLOSURE ONLY. IT IS NOT A TENDER CALL OR AN INVITATION TO SUBMIT AN OFFER. Copies of the relevant documents and plans may be inspected at the Municipal Hall at 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC. Any inquiries should be made to Eric Freudenreich, Lands Manager, (604) 354-6686, Monday through Friday (except statutory holidays) between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm.
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An update on Delta’s Urban Forest Strategy The Urban Forest Strategy was endorsed by council in 2020 SANDOR GYARMATI
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The number of tree removal applications to the City of Delta dropped significantly last year. That’s according to a recent staff update on Delta’s Urban Forest Strategy, which notes the number of tree removal permits increased in 2020 and 2021, possibly in response to the public consultation process for the new tree bylaw. However, in 2022, when the new tree bylaw was in effect, tree removal permits substantially decreased to 427 permits issued, compared to 1,181 permits in 2021. The decrease may be attributed to higher tree removal permit fees and increased tree replacement requirements, particularly for large diameter trees, the report notes, adding that the internal Urban Forest Working Group has improved the tracking process for tree removals and tree plantings, allowing for faster and more accurate data reporting. In early 2024, staff will bring forward a report to council proposed
amendments to the bylaw that will be aimed at streamlining and simplifying the tree removal permitting process, while continuing to protect the urban forest. On another front, the city is planning additional tree giveaways with a target of 500 per year. The report notes that tree giveaway program for the public is significantly higher than the annual private tree planting goal of 100 trees per year in the forest strategy. This June, a public works open house was held, aimed at promoting tree planting on private property. It was well received with all 100 trees offered being claimed by residents within the first two hours. Meanwhile, the Trees for Tomorrow program has been promoted by the city recently, which has increased the program’s popularity. That program sees the city plant trees on cityowned frontages at no cost to private property owners. Staff are also working toward the “aspirational” tree planting goals laid out in the Urban Forest
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A geospatial inventory of city-owned trees in the urban forest is a priority action item in the Urban Forest Strategy. The city is also looking at expanding opportunities for Delta’s tree reserve fund.
Strategy. The report notes a total of 874 caliper-sized trees and 80 tree seedlings were planted by the city in 2022 and staff are collaborating with the Delta School District to plant
320 trees on school properties this fall. However, in recent years, while the tree planting targets have generally been met for plantings on streets and boulevards, it is becoming increasingly challeng-
ing in finding available space and support of adjoining residents for plantings. Efforts to find planting opportunities on other sites such as parks and schools will continue,
while opportunities to plant on provincial highways have been explored with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure but acceptable sites were not found, the report adds.
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Community Multi-Rotary Club dinner raises thousands for community projects A splash park for kids in summer, features of a new town centre plaza, winter coats and boots for kids, a valley trail viewing platform, an off-leash dog park, seniors’ outdoor fitness stations, lower income family kids sponsored for summer camp, young musicians to participate in a youth orchestra are the kinds of projects made possible with proceeds from a Rotary fundraising event on Nov. 18. Members of Rotary District 5040 – those in Ladner and Tsawwassen plus many of the 46 other Rotary clubs from Vancouver to Prince Rupert, raised net proceeds of $23,000. The funds will all go to the The Rotary Foundation one of the highest ranked international foundations the past 15 years. After investing the funds to achieve interest towards Rotary’s global operations and grants to support international support and relief over three years, most of the funds come back to District
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Funds raised at a recent multi-Rotary Club fundraising dinner, will provide funds for local projects like the Splash Park in Ladner’s Memorial Park.
5040 and become available to clubs applying for grants to provide projects of service to their communities. Based on funds raised at a similar event three years ago, for instance, plus separate donations from District 5040 clubs, grants of up to $10,000 each have gone to 13 service projects, for a total value of almost $75,000 in communities throughout the province. -Submitted
NOTICE OF INTENTION Notice is hereby given pursuant to Sections 94 and 124 of the Community Charter that at the Regular Meeting to be held on Monday, December 4, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Delta City Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC, the City Council of the City of Delta intends to repeal and replace the existing with Council Procedure Bylaw No. 8330, 2023. In general terms, the Council Procedure Bylaw No. 8330, 2023 as presented includes Schedules A through C protocols that were incorporated in the Council Procedure Bylaw. A group of protocols which are not required by the Community Charter have been amended or were not incorporated in the new Council Procedure Bylaw. Electronic meetings and electronic participation in meetings have been updated to more accurately reflect the requirements of the Community Charter. Other amendments that will align the bylaw with existing practices and principles of good governance include, but are not limited to: • • • •
Ability to change date, time and location of meetings Allowance of Council to decide appointment of Acting Mayor Updated terminology regarding “closed meetings” to reflect the current legislation Provisions related to rules of conduct which have been updated and expanded to ensure the orderly conduct of meetings and set expectations of respectful behaviour of all participants
Access to the proposed bylaw and other relevant information is available on the City of Delta website, delta.ca – https://delta.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/224234 (Item No. 14 – Regular Council Meeting of November 20, 2023) and may be inspected at Delta City Hall at 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC. Any inquiries should be made to Michelle Jansson, (604) 946-3223, Monday through Friday (except statutory holidays) between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. City of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 (604) 946-3220 www.delta.ca
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Your gift through securities can have a significant impact on healthcare in Delta A gift through securities will help you save on your taxes while supporting the Delta Hospital Campus of Care
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The 3rd Boundary Bay Scouts and Venturers will open their Christmas tree fundraising lot on Dec. 1 with the hopes of raising enough funds to send the Scouts, Venturers and several local leaders to the Pacific Jamboree at Camp Barnard in Sooke next July.
Scouts Christmas tree lot set to open IAN JACQUES
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A Christmas fundraising tradition starts Friday in South Delta. The 3rd Boundary Bay Scouts and Venturers will open their Christmas tree fundraising lot on Dec. 1 with the hopes of raising enough funds to send the Scouts, Venturers and several local leaders to the Pacific Jamboree at Camp Barnard in Sooke next July. “This year it’s impor-
tant that we sell a lot of trees, wreaths, and centre pieces,” said Scouter Natalie Shantz. “Early Jamboree registration is $551 per person. 3rd Boundary Bay has registered 16 Scouts and four Scout leaders, 11 Ventures and two Venture leaders. Our goal is to contribute $250 towards each youth registration and cover full registration for the leaders as they will be taking time away from their jobs to volunteer.”
Shantz said the Scouts will have six varieties of trees for sale in all heights as well as fresh wreaths and centrepieces. The youth Scouts and Venturers, ages 11 to 18 will work in shifts throughout the next few weeks to ensure that you have the best tree around. The tree lot runs weekdays from 5 to 7:30 p.m. and weekends from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the South Delta Rec Centre (1720, 56th St. in Tsawwassen).
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The end of the year is just around the corner, which means it’s time to start thinking about tax planning and how to make your charitable giving go further in your community. Making a charitable donation of publicly traded securities to Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation is one of the most tax effective ways you can give. With help from donor dollars, the Foundation can continue to fund and promote outstanding healthcare at the Delta Hospital Campus of Care including Irene Thomas Hospice and Mountain View Manor. As you consider how much to give, you also want to know how donating can impact your taxes. Here are some things to keep in mind when it comes to year-end charitable giving and the benefits of donating your securities: • • • •
Reduce Capital Gains Tax: Donating appreciated publicly traded securities (stocks, bonds, mutual funds) can reduce capital gains tax. Charitable Tax Receipt: You will a receive a tax receipt for your shares’ fair market value, which will help you reduce your tax on other income. Big Impact: Your gift of shares will have an impact on the immediate critical needs at the Delta Hospital Campus of Care and help build a future of exceptional healthcare in our community. Timing with Year-End: Some transfers can take a few weeks to complete. To take advantage in the 2023 calendar year, transferred shares need to be received by December 31, 2023
How to make a year-end gift of securities to Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Talk to your financial advisor Complete securities transfer form on the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation website. Send the form to your broker. Let DHCHF know the transfer is in progress by contacting Jodi Stokes at 604-940-9695. Receive a tax receipt for the fair market value and reduce your capital gains tax.
Gifts of publicly traded securities can be made towards priority equipment needs. Last year, securities donations funded multiple priorities at Delta Hospital including life saving equipment, innovations in surgical procedures and advancements in senior’s care. Through donations of securities, Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation was able to support the ER by purchasing a Lucas Chest Compression system, which delivers CPR to patients in cardiac arrest and a state of the art patient monitoring system. Additionally, securities funded an industry leading Soltive Laser to support prostate procedures for the Surgical Services Department. Donations through securities also helped launch the “Coming Home” capital campaign to transform seniors care in Delta. Your gift of securities can make a difference. When you consider making a gift of securities instead of cash, you may be able to make a larger gift than you thought possible. Your support through a gift of securities would have a wonderful impact to the many services provided at the Delta Hospital Campus of Care. For more information, please visit https://dhchfoundation.ca/ways-to-give/securities/.
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Firefighters will soon be dishing out the Christmas cheer PHIL MELNYCHUK
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Usually, at this time of year, efforts are going towards raising money for a range of worthwhile Christmas causes, but the Delta Firefighters Charitable Society is turning that around and giving away their money. The society is preparing for its annual Christmas Days of Giving and is inviting charities to apply for donations and funding at: deltafirefighters.com. Over the last few months, the society as raised thousands through its golf tournament, boot drive, via their barbecue at the Barnside Harvest Festival and 50/50 tickets. “We had a really busy two months over September, October with our fundraising campaign,” said society president Daryl McMillan. “So far, this should be one of our biggest giving’s ever.” Last year, the society had five days of giving where they gave out $80,000. This year they may have 10 days of giving. “This will be, so far, our biggest giving campaign, to date,” he said. Last year, the Christmas Days of Giving was focused on food security, but this year, so far, there is
PHOTO COURTESY DELTA FIREFIGHTERS CHARITABLE SOCIETY
The Delta Firefighters Charitable Society is asking for groups to make their case as to why they should be part of this year’s Christmas Days of Giving campaign. no particular theme, so local charities are asked to go to the society’s website and make their case. Recipients should be a registered charitable organization as designated by the CRA. “It’s nice for them to come to us with a bit of a story
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line of what their needs are, what they’re looking for,” he said. “We’re just going to up the giving … we’re just going to see what kind of feedback we get from charities … come up with a number and start doling it out.”
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COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF BYLAWS - DECEMBER 11, 2023
Nature Notes: Beaver ‘tales’ EVAN GOGAL
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The aquatic North American Beaver (Castor canadensis) is North America’s largest rodent and a national emblem of Canada. They can be easily identified by their flat scaly tail, large incisor teeth and webbed feet. Beavers have always been very important to the people of Canada. Indigenous people used beaver meat as a food source and beaver pelts to make warm, waterproof clothing, thanks to their dense undercoats and long guard hairs. Beaver fur was highly prized by Europeans during the 1700s and 1800s for making fashionable men’s top hats. The
resultant North American fur trade prompted European exploration of the entirety of what is now Canada. Beavers live in lakes, rivers, streams, and tidal waters throughout British Columbia. They create stick and mud dams in these water systems to block flows and raise water levels. Beaver burrows and lodges require deep water. The living space is built above the water’s surface while the entrance is submerged to make it inaccessible to predators. Beaver dams often create small ponds which benefit other species such as waterfowl, fish, and amphibians. Beavers use trees for more than just building. Their primary food source is deciduous tree
bark and young, soft branches. In the fall, beavers focus on stashing food for the winter. They pile branches and chunks of trees in the water near their lodges or bank burrows to provide a food source for the coldest months of the year. Although beaver pond creation is generally ecologically beneficial, issues arise when they are built near human infrastructure. Here at the George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary, mini beaver dams built in our water control structures often cause trail flooding. However, we always enjoy seeing beavers and are often greeted by a loud tail slap in the water warning other beavers of our approach.
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Notice is hereby given that Delta City Council will consider giving first, second, and third readings to the bylaws referenced below at its Regular Meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, December 11, 2023 in the Council Chamber, Delta City Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC, and by electronic means as authorized by Council Procedure Bylaw No. 5000. WATCH LIVE: The Regular Meeting will be broadcast live at www.delta.ca/watchlive. Members of the public who do not wish to attend may listen and watch the proceedings on the City’s website. Video recordings are archived on the City’s website. Bylaw Nos. 8285, 8350, & 8351 (File No. P19-11) Location: Applicant: Proposal:
City-wide (broad application) City of Delta To amend the A1 Agriculture Zone to align with changes to the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission Act and Agricultural Land Reserve Use Regulation. Key changes proposed include but are not limited to: 1. Increased residential flexibility to allow: a. one small accessory farm dwelling unit per property; b. a secondary suite within the farm house; and c. a larger maximum floor area (500 m2) for a farm house on any lot size. 2. Expanded ancillary uses to help support farming, including 10 on-farm gatherings per year that do not need to be related to agriculture. 3. Increased maximum floor area for migrant farm worker housing from 10 m2 to 15 m2 per worker. 4. Additional types of alcohol production facilities, including breweries, cideries, distilleries, meaderies and wineries would be permitted. 5. Regulations for beehives where located in the Edge Planning Area. The following amendments to these bylaws will also be considered: 1. to “Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639, 2007” to ensure compliance with regulations for on-farm gatherings; and 2. to “Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009, 2011” to establish fines for infractions of bylaws regulating on-farm gatherings. This application is consistent with Delta’s Official Community Plan.
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Bad Pennies to compete in international competition Local band will be heading to Memphis in January IAN JACQUES
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Local blues band the Bad Pennies are looking for some help in their quest to compete at a major international competition in January. The Bad Pennies formed in Vancouver in 2022, features Jeff Baker on lead guitar and vocals, Mark Milner on bass, and Jim Reid on drums. They bring a rare and potent blend of sophistication and raw power to classic and contemporary blues, covering songs by The Allman Brothers, B.B. King, Gary Moore, Stevie Ray Vaughan, ZZ Top - and many more. As for style, they play a mix of traditional and modern blues songs, but all in a thoroughly
electric way. Influences that include classic blues, electric blues, and blues rock, but in their own style. Back in the spring after playing together for only about six weeks, the band decided to throw their names in the ring to enter a competition in Abbotsford sponsored by the Fraser Valley Blues Society. “We didn’t expect to be accepted, but we made the cut,” said Reid a Ladner resident and counsellor in Tsawwassen. “On the day of the competition we came in second, but the first-place band dropped out, so we were offered the winners’ prize. The grand prize was a chance to compete in the International Blues
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The Bad Pennies, a local blues band, will compete in January at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee. Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee in January.” Since then, the band has been trying to raise funds playing gigs
around town as well as through a GoFundMe page. They also have a number of gigs planned
throughout the Lower Mainland in December including a local fundraising show here in Ladner at the Landing
Pub on Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. “Any fundraising support from the community would be appreciated,” added Reid.
The Sound of Music is alive in Delta
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Sydney Harland and Alex Sheppard-Reid (Maria & Captain Von Trapp) star in the upcoming Delta Youth Theatre production of The Sound of Music.
Delta Youth Theatre (DYT) will kick off its 2023/24 season with The Sound of Music, at the Equinox Theatre at South Delta Secondary from Dec. 1 to 10. Directed by Tony Barton and Tracy Neff and choreographed by Zoe Harmandian, this beloved production is a multi-generational favourite that will feature performances by young singers, dancers and actors from across Delta, and communities throughout the rest of the Lower Mainland. “The popularity of The Sound of Music has stood the test of time and continues to be produced in theatres all over the world,” said
Barton. “We fall in love with the characters, the story, the children and the music,” adds Neff. “People enter the theatre primed to sing along with all of their favourite tunes from the show.” That said, due to the acclaim of the 1965 movie, starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plumber, audiences are often surprised when they see the ‘live’ musical version because it is different. Before the movie made its way into households all over the world, The Sound of Music opened on Broadway in 1959 after a non-musical version was made into a film in Germany.
DYT’s youth edition is different yet again. Still, Barton promises the show will not disappoint. “We are confident audiences will be drawn to the talent and whole-hearted efforts of our young performers, ages 7 to 19, who work hard to meet pre-professional musical theatre excellence,” he said. Tickets are available now at www. deltayouththeatre.com for $32 to $40, with discounts for seniors, students to be announced on social media in the coming weeks. For more information, call 604417-7748. -Submitted
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You will have two chances to get into the Christmas spirit with a pair of concerts at Ladner United Church. The popular Sunday@3 Concert Series features a Celtic Christmas with Cookeilidh on Sunday, Dec. 3. From nostalgic, traditional carols, to whimsical, modern day tunes of the season, this performance will leave you filled with the holiday spirit! Cookeilidh has been delighting audiences
for years with their high energy traditional and modernized Celtic tunes. Comprised of 12 string guitar, fiddle, Irish flute, electric bass, bodhran and vocals, they define their music as “Trad with Attitude” and “Pot O’ Gold Folk”. While being predominantly “Celtic,” they have an eclectic set of tunes that includes, Irish, Scottish, Folk, Canadian Maritime, and even a few contemporary songs. A timeless blend of music and vocal numbers that caters to all ages and all audiences. The concert starts at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 cash
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Choosing to forgive I’ve tried to help many people reconcile with others in the context of marriages, mediation between employer and employee, or between a parent and a child. Reconciliation is often difficult to achieve. Many of us find reconciliation challenging because we find forgiving others to be extremely hard. Yet, without genuine forgiveness, one cannot reconcile with others. In the Bible, Peter asks Jesus, “‘Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?’ Jesus said to him, ‘I do not say to you seven times, but seventy-seven times’” (Mt. 18:21-22). In this context, Jesus’s answer isn’t denoting a
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specific numerical value, but rather the connotation of the number seven, which was understood in Scripture to mean perfection. So, the answer Jesus is giving here is, “always.” You must always forgive. That seems like a radical standard for Jesus’s
disciples to live up to. However, Jesus’s explanation in Matthew 18 indicates that the reason why Jesus’s disciples must forgive is not based on our ability to forgive or how deserving the person being forgiven is. It is entirely because we, too, were forgiven so radically by Jesus himself, so we must forgive others. Because we have been forgiven much, we must forgive much - or always. Now, you might think that this is setting us up to be taken advantage of, but the irony is that if I am duty bound to my God to always forgive you, it strengthens our relationship because it opens the door to reconciliation.
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LIVING THE GOOD LIFE
Make some new friends on the ice PHIL MELNYCHUK
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If you’re getting older, it doesn’t mean you can’t have fun, stay fit and get a bit happier at the same time. For Quinn Harris and a bunch of mostly retired guys and one gal, that
happens twice a week when the seniors lace up their skates and go play pick-up hockey at Tilbury Arena. Harris organizes the drop-in hockey, which now draws about a dozen players Tuesdays and Thursdays. The games take place
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Quinn Harris organizes the drop-in hockey, which now draws about a dozen players Tuesdays and Thursdays at Tilbury Arena.
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midweek, on mornings and afternoons, when minor hockey or figure skating doesn’t need the ice. That allows Harris to rent the arena for $160 an hour, instead of the usual $600 an hour, so the players only pay $10 for each session. “We all come out. We all have a laugh. The ice is not even being used anyway,” he said. “It’s just a great workout. Everything is very smooth. It’s anybody.
It’s not intense. It’s just a very relaxed skate.” Despite hockey’s reputation, Harris said he’s never seen an injury in a lifetime of playing dropin hockey. Everyone is welcome from any skill level or background. Plus, they always have two goalies. “That’s the key,” he said. You can go to any arena with drop-in hockey, but there’s not always two goalies, Harris points
out. In addition to the physical exercise, going for a skate is also good for your mental health. When someone retires, that can also mean a loss of social connection. “Because you quit (work), you have to have regular activities that are social. Any psychologist will tell you that,” he said, adding there’s lots of laughing and joking. “It’s a very socially healthy thing.”
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Injury recovery tips for seniors There is no escaping the fact that the human body changes as it ages. Some changes associated with aging are beneficial, such as increased wisdom and knowledge from past experiences. Others, particularly changes to health and wellness, can be disconcerting. Recovering from any injury can be a timeconsuming process. For those over the age of 60, the process of recovering from injury can be especially lengthy. According to Restorative Strength, a fitness and personal training service for seniors, elderly adults generally heal from injuries slower than young people. Caring Senior Services says there are a few reasons why healing can be delayed: *Having diabetes is one of the most common reasons why seniors have delayed healing. The disease can negatively impact wound healing because elevated glucose levels narrow the blood
vessels and harden the arteries. *The inflammatory response in seniors drastically slows down as people age. This response is the first phase when blood vessels expand to let white blood cells and nutrients reach wounds. When delayed, the wounds heal much more slowly. *Reduced skin elasticity and diminished collagen fibers in seniors can contribute to the body’s tissues not being able to return to a normal state after injury. *Sedentary seniors may have lost muscle mass and flexibility, which help physically active individuals regain mobility after an injury. Bones also may be more brittle, particularly if osteoporosis is present. Although it’s impossible to reverse the hands of time, there are steps seniors can take to recover from injuries more quickly, and potentially avoid them as well. *Exercise, including routine strength-training activities, helps strength-
en muscles and bones. Regular activity prior to any injury also may make the body stronger and more flexible to help reduce the likelihood of injuries. *Maintain a positive mindset. The mind has a role to play in injury recovery. Minimizing stress levels through meditation, and engaging in positive thinking techniques, can make healing and therapies more successful. Reducing stress can boost the immune system, which also will offer healing benefits. *Improve diet. The body needs certain vitamins and minerals to function properly. Eating a well-rounded, healthy diet can provide fuel that facilitates healing. *Work with a qualified professional. Seniors should not take on exercise or recovery efforts on their own. Exercising the right way and following prescribed guidelines can speed up recovery and potentially prevent future injuries. -Metro Creative
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SDSS junior girls win provincial v-ball championship league play and the playoffs, never losing a set. During the season, they also had three, first-place finishes at the Seaquam, Handsworth and South Delta tournaments, while finishing third at a tournament in Vernon. “I’ve been coaching for 28 years, and I have never seen a team this dominant,” he said. “I would say there are two pieces to the makeup of the team. For one, we really have five incredible ‘A’ level players, which is rare at the high school level. “Not only was this the most skilled team in the province, but it was also the deepest, with girls throughout the lineup who would have started on most other teams. All season long, we have been able to roll all 12 players. “Our team is an aggressive, offensive team and the girls committed to playing incredible defence. “Most teams do one or the other, but these girls, who can all play hard-hitting volleyball, and play great defence, well
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Four sets … that’s how many the South Delta Secondary junior girls volleyball team lost all season during a remarkable run to a provincial championship. SDSS won the provincial title in Surrey last weekend completing a 45-1 season. “It was an incredible tournament and all the girls contributed to the championship,” said Mike Kilpatrick who coaches the team alongside his wife Karen. Gala Sierra Vanrell was named tournament MVP, while Payton Kilpatrick and Brianna McKee were named first team all-stars. At the South Fraser Championship, where the team took the gold medal, Sierra Vanrell was named MVP, while Kilpatrick and Ryan Assaly were named first team all-stars. The team went undefeated in Delta
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The South Delta Secondary junior girls volleyball team won the provincial championship last weekend in Surrey. that is rare and unique at any level and led to our success. “The majority of them has also been together since Grade 6. They are great friends, and their parents are incredibly supportive, so it all came together to form an incredible experience for all
of us.” The team roster included: Ryan Assaly, Faye Beatty, Angelina Burtini, Selina Dhillon, Miyla Gooch, Payton Kilpatrick, Willow McComb, Brianna McKee, Taylor Nyeste, Lucy Olson, Gala Sierra Vanrell and Skye Stemerdink with coaches Mike and Karen Kilpatrick.
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Ranked top three in AAAA girls’ volleyball all season, it’s only fitting that the South Delta Secondary senior girls will be ranked third when the provincial championships get underway on Thursday. SDSS has reeled off an impressive campaign thus far with a 35-8 record including a South Fraser Championship after defeating Earl Marriot (25-23, 25-27, 25-20, 25-14) on Monday night (Nov. 20) on their home floor. That came after earlier tournament
wins over Panorama (25-12, 25-14, 25-18) and Lord Tweedsmuir (25-7, 25-22, 21-25, 25-15). The squad also had a great tournament record throughout the season, placing third at UBC, third at the Handsworth North Shore Classic, first at Camosun College and tied for fifth at the Red Serge Classic in Coquitlam, They also finished in first place in the competitive South Fraser Premiere League, which ranked them first for the South Fraser Championship tournament. CONTINUED: see Page 33
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“Great result for us at the South Frasers,” said head coach Dan Burgess. “Earl Mariott is really a class act … such a good team … we’ve played them three times and it’s a miracle that we’ve won all three times. They are super talented. It was a great opponent to play in the final.” The provincials start on Nov. 30, at Seaquam Secondary in North Delta and SDSS with power pool play, then on Friday, the groups will be reworked for cross-over matches as the playoffs begin with the medal round on Saturday. SDSS is in pool A with Okanagan Mission,
Riverside and Yale. On Thursday, the Sun Devils play Okanagan Mission at 10 a.m., Yale at 12:30 p.m. and Riverside at 3 p.m. All matches are a best-of-three and all three matches will be at SDSS. SDSS is coming off a third-place finish at last year’s provincials and is hoping to get into the medal round again this year, but Burgess knows it will be a tough challenge. “We have a lot of things in our favour. Being able to play at home is nice, but that can go against you because it’s also good to be away,” he said. “With our high ranking, we should get an easier cross-over game, so I’ll be disappointed if
we don’t finish top eight. Really, our goal should be top four. We want to be in one of the semifinals for sure, but honestly there is so much parity. We make the semifinals and it’s still anybody’s game. There are at least six teams that could win it this year – the three Okanagan teams have a shot. We have a shot, Riverside and Yale. “I would think the outcome of this year will be a lot harder to put your finger on. I thought last year, it was pretty obvious who the top three or four teams in the province were, but this year, I don’t think anyone can predict who will be in the semi-finals.”
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JV Sun Devils to play for provincial football title Saturday IAN JACQUES
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The Junior Varsity South Delta Secondary Sun Devils will play for a provincial championship on Saturday at BC Place. SDSS defeated Lord Tweedsmuir 24-14 on Nov. 23, at Minoru Park in Richmond, in its semifinal playoff game, while Vancouver College edged WJ Mouat 29-28. SDSS and VC will meet in the championship set for an 11:30 a.m. kickoff under the dome in Vancouver. “It wasn’t our best game, but we made the plays when it mattered,” said head coach Scott Martens. “We maybe got a little too conservative in the second half as well, but that being said, the team is so excited for the opportunity to play in BC Place.” The JV program started in 2017 and this will be the first time the program is playing for a title. “It was a defensive battle against Tweedsmuir. Our defence made some huge plays,” he said. “Quinn Sjoberg had a strip and fumble recovery as well as an interception. We had another pick from Damian Dumas as well as Jarred Brown, so to have three interceptions is huge. We also had a few forced fumbles. We noticed a bit of a tendency that they [Tweedsmuir] were a little lose with the ball, so we really tried to get
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The South Delta Junior Varsity Sun Devils beat Lord Tweedsmuir 24-14 last Thursday to punch their ticket to the provincial final on Dec. 2 against Van College at BC Place.
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A strong boys soccer season at Delta Secondary ended on Nov. 22 on the pitch at Burnaby Lakes. DSS finished seventh overall at the provincial championships after beating South Kamloops 4-0 in the seventh/ eighth place game. Delta started pool play on Nov. 20, beating Kalamalka from Vernon 4-0, before dropping a tough 1-0 decision to Mulgrave. On Tuesday (Nov. 21), they wrapped up pool play with a 3-1 win over Langley Christian, which gave them six points in the four-team pool, one point back of Mulgrave, who won the pool and advanced to the semifinals. Delta then dropped into the consolation side, where they lost to Westview 2-0 who finished second in their pool, which then set up the final game against South Kamloops. Adam Frank was named to the Provincial Super 16 roster, while team
captain Mattias Ljundberg was the top goal scorer with six goals in five games. DSS went 5-1 in regular season play and had a fantastic South Fraser Championship run with wins over Cambie (4-0), Burnsview (4-3 in overtime) and McRoberts (2-1) to win the Fraser Valley AA banner. “Overall, it was a successful year, winning South Frasers while going undefeated and making provincials was quite an accomplishment,” said coach Steve Frank. “The provincial finish is a bit disappointing, as we feel we could have done better. The team worked very hard for me and each other throughout the year. Our goalie, Jakob Frank, was very good, keeping us in games all year long. The backline was solidly lead by Lucas Kosa with Josh Wison and Zach McGregor constantly playing well. Ryley Ferguson was exceptional in the midfield along with Liam Froude. Karsten Sparkes and Grade 10 starter Matt McQuade were always a threat for us offensively. “I am truly proud of these young men
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The Delta Secondary senior boys soccer team is pictured with the Fraser Valley Championship banner. The team then went on to finish seventh at the provincials last week in Burnaby. and have the utmost respect for them. I’ve coached many of them in community soccer since they were six and seven years old and seen them move on to other teams. It was special for me to get them all back together and coach them one last time as a group.” This year’s roster included: Ethan
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5424 Candlewyck Wynd, Tsawwassen $1,475,000 If you love sunsets, privacy, and vista views then this is your rancher!
4533 River Road, Ladner $1,299,000 Sensational Waterfront property with revenue from two float homes - separately owned.
5043 2nd Avenue $1,449,000 Immaculate condition 4 bdrm family home with 3 full baths, in prime pebble hill location just 10 min walk to elementary school.
209-5555 13A Avenue $849,000
5129 Wilson Drive $2,598,000
313-1350 View Crescent $685,000
4721 Blue Heron Way $1,495,000
1124 Skana Drive $1,575,000
1178 Walalee Drive $1,549,000
Dynamic Marketing • Expert Contract Knowledge Experienced Negotiating Skills
Lulu Godin
Sutton Group - Seafair Realty: #2-1359 56 Street, Tsawwassen, BC V4L 2P3
Licensed Realtor & Marketing Specialistt
• SUCCESSFULLY SELLING SOUTH DELTA REAL ESTATE •
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A40 The Delta Optimist November 30, 2023
ROBIN REIMER 604-868-2844 SPECIALIZING ESTATE SALES NEW DEVELOPMENT LOCAL RESIDENTIAL
ROBINREIMER.COM $2,100,000
JUST LISTED
BEST MOUNT BAKER & OCEAN VIEWS IT TSAWWASSEN
Build or renovate on this spectacular property in upper Tsawwassen. Fabulous 10,000 sq ft lot in great location with a beautiful level yard. This kind of property never comes to market.
CALL ROBIN 604-868-2844
OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 #10-16920 80TH AVENUE SURREY
Fabulous 1/2 duplex in an excellent location, close to schools, shopping and the new rapid transit, which is coming soon. This great home features 4 bdrms with huge master bdrm on the main floor, over 3200 sq.ft., potential inlaw suite, air conditioning and private fenced yard. These homes rarely come to market, so don’t miss your opportunity.
CALL ROBIN 604-868-2844
$999,000
MASSIVE PRICE N REDUCTIO
111 GRAHAM DRIVE BEST SUNSET VIEWS & LOCATION
Custom Designed Home with simply the BestViews in Tsawwassen. This Totally Private 3 bedrooms home has an Outstanding Open Floor Plan to take full advantage of all the spectacular Ocean Sunset Views. Delta will also consider a basement level which would add approx. 1,000 sq.ft. There will NEVER be another home like this in Tsawwassen. Call for Floor Plans and more Info.
CALL ROBIN 604-868-2844
$1,099,000
JUST LISTED
ROBINREIMER@TELUS.NET
$799,000
NEW LISTING
1154 FAIRWAY VIEWS WYND TSAWWASSEN
Great 3 bdrm townhouse in Fairway Views Wynd. Bright living space with skylights & gas fireplace, flows through to an open design kitchen & dining room, great for entertaining. Deck for bbq! All this OVERLOOKING the greens of BEACH GROVE GOLF COURSE. PRIMARY BDRM is large, bright & walks out onto your PRIVATE GARDEN OASIS. Bring your PETS & RENTALS allowed. Amenities include a pool, sauna, & clubhouse with a large sunny deck. Steps to transportation, pubs, restaurants, coffee shops, yoga, groceries.
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 & 2022
Seafair Realty - 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen
robinreimer@telus.net
www.robinreimer.com
November 30, 2023 The Delta Optimist A41
$1,149,000
PRICCEED REDU
$1,399,000
PRICCEED REDU
BEST PRICED HOME IN TSAWWASSEN
5115 STEVENS DRIVE
CALL ROBIN 604-868-2844
CALL ROBIN REIMER
Great Beach Grove starter home, investment property (good tenant) or look at building Great location in upper tsawwassen. Over 10,000 sqft lot with potential your new home. Home features 2 bedrooms, large storage building and only steps from subdivision. 2800 sqft Home with 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and beautiful the beach, golf course, parks, schools and transportation. We are price to sell so don’t miss sunny lot. Renovate, rent or redevelope. this Beach Grove beauty.
JUST LISTED
$1,199,000
LOTS IN GOOD LOCATION IN UPPER TSAWWASSEN
$2,499,000
• 3 new homes in Tsawwassen • 4800 square feet • Legal suite • Customize your new home Call for plans & information ROBIN 604-868-2844
$1,988,000
OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 2-4
4868 3RD AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN
Beautiful family home on a great street in upper Tsawwassen. Home features 3600 sq.ft, 5 bdrms, 3 full bathrooms, large great room, big games room, hardwoodw floors, many updates and all large rooms. Home has excellent floor plan that opens to a fabulous private southern exposed yard. Don’t miss this Great home in a Great location at a Great Price.
Call ROBIN 604-868-2844
5744 & 5758 16A Avenue, Tsawwassen
Gorgeous new homes in Beach Grove. Still time to do some customizing. Excellent floor plans with 3250 sq.ft. and beautiful sunny southern exposure yards. 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. Great quiet area and close to all amenities. Don't miss your opportunity to live in fabulous Beach Grove. Homes built by an excellent experienced builder.
Please call Robin Reimer 604-868-2844 Ruby Lidder 604-626-9360
*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 & 2022
Seafair Realty - 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen
robinreimer@telus.net
www.robinreimer.com
A42 The Delta Optimist November 30, 2023 Vicky Hamilton Personal Real Estate Corporation cell 778-839-8947
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vicky@homeswithvicky.com www.homeswithvicky.com
Bedrooms: 3 • Bathrooms: 2.5 • Floor Area: 1473 sq. ft. Welcome to Boardwalk! Built in 2022 and the GST has already been paid! This professionally decorated, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 1/2 duplex has it all. This home offers a functional layout with a large kitchen island and a gas range. The open main floor boasts 9’ ceilings
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6167 45 Avenue, Delta $1,479,900 MLS® #R2824787 Bedrooms: 3 • Bathrooms: 2.5 • Floor Area: 2,233 sq. ft. Welcome home! This three bedroom, three bathroom well maintained home has room for the whole family and is a short walk to Holly Elementary. Offering a functional layout of 2,233 square feet. The living room and dining room with vaulted ceilings step into the open kitchen that’s finished with white shaker cabinets.
5376 CHAMBERLAYNE WAY | CHAMBERLAYNE WAY!
This is a great family home in one of West Ladner’s desirable locations. Situated on a corner lot, this 2200 square foot home is ready for someone’s updating ideas. Move in ready with a great layout featuring living & dining, kitchen, family room and laundry on main. Upstairs, the 4 bedrooms are all very spacious with generous closets and the primary bedroom offers a walk in closet and full ensuite bathroom. Enjoy the beautiful lot complete with a backyard and side yard and ample space to entertain plus room for boat or RV parking. Bonus: New furnace, hot water tank & dishwasher. Don’t miss the opportunity to live in this sought after location.
SOLD
SOLD
604.250.6981
INFO@KENDALLAYRES.COM KENDALLAYRES.COM
Sutton Group - Seafair Realty 100-5000 Bridge Street, Delta, BC
Barry Chreptyk 604.946.1255 ■ BarryChreptyk.com
Seafair Realtty
SERVING ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS SINCE 1984
“ LANGLEY””
208-4728 53 Street
27-5510 Admiral Way
JUST SOLD
JUST SOLD
“SIMPLY STUNNING ”
113-4889 53 Street
1606-121 Tenth Street, New Westminster
sutton group seafair realty #100-5000 Bridge Street Delta, BC V4K 2K4
MEDALLION CLUB MEMBER 5 YEARS
Lovingly cared split level… nuthin’ to do but move in! Everything updated… gorgeous kitchen, hardwood floors, gas fireplace, windows, roof, furnace, new A/C & H/W tank 2022 and more! Extensively landscaped lot with approx. 750 sq.ft. of patio… room for large gatherings. Steps to Hi-Knoll park, shopping & downtown Langley. Tons of parking & sheds for the home handyman. MLS R2810917
JUST LISTED @ $1,349,000
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
November 30, 2023 The Delta Optimist A43
$1,349,900
$3,699,900
$1,878,800
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4778 45 AVENUE
4369 41B STREET
• LARGE 3,000+ SQ.FT HOME • 2 BEDROOM MORTGAGE HELPER • 4 BEDROOMS & 3 BATHROMS • WALKING DISTANCE TO DSS, LADNER ELEMENTARY AND SACRED HEART ELEMENTARY
OPEN SUNDAY 1PM-3PM
4911A 53 STREET
• 2.45 ACRE ESTATE • 8 BED 6 BATH • 5,664 SQFT HOME
$2,399,900
• NEWLY BUILT 3 STORY HOME • 5 BED 5 BATH • 2,614 SQ.FT OPEN CONCEPT INTERIOR • SELF CONTAINED 1 BED 1 BATH COACH HOME
$1,199,900
5092B BENTLEY DRIVE
•6 BED 7 BATH • 3,292 SQ.FT HOME • PRIVATE FENCED 7,741 SQ.FT LOT • LEGAL 1 BEDROOM SUITE
• SPACIOUS 2-LEVEL: 4 BEDROOMS & 3 BATHS • 1 BEDROOM INLAW ACCOMMODATIONS • OFFERS 2564 SQUARE FEET OF LIVING • PRIVATE 7500 SQ.FT. LOT (75 X 100) • PRIMARY BEDROOM WITH ENSUITE BATH
$2,098,800
OPEN SUNDAY 1PM-3PM
OPEN SUNDAY 1PM-3PM
5094A BENTLEY DRIVE
10 4788 57 STREET
• 2 LEVEL TOWNHOUSE • 4 BED 4 BATH
5094B BENTLEY DRIVE
• METICULOUSLY DESIGNED 5 BEDROOMS & 5 BATH FAMILY HOME • 3RD STORY OFFERS RECREATION ROOM WITH FULL BATH • MAIN FLOOR OFFERS A BEDROOM WITH FULL BATHROOM • OFFERING A/C, HRV, 4 CAMERA SURVEILLANCE, & EV CHARGER • GOURMET KITCHEN WITH FISHER PAYKEL APPLIANCES • SOUGHT AFTER BENTLEY DRIVE LOCATION CLOSE TO EVERYTHING
• 2,044 SQ.FT INTERIOR LIVING SPACE • PRIVATE FENCED YARD • DOUBLE CAR GARAGE WITH FINISHED BEDROOM AND 3 PIECE BATHROOM ABOVE. PRIVATE ENTRANCE
$1,299,900
4950 59A STREET
$2,238,800
$899,900
• LUXURY BUILT 5 BEDROOM & 5 BATH QUALITY FAMILY HOME • OPEN PLAN WITH ACCORDION 12 FT. DOORS LEADING TO BACKYARD. • BONUS 3RD FLOOR OFFERS HUGE RECREATION ROOM WITH FULL BATH • COVERED PATIO & 2ND FLOOR SUNDECK OFFERS GAS OUTLETS • FULLY LOADED WITH A/C, HRV, IRRIGATION & SECURITY SYSTEMS • REPUTABLE BUILDER OFFERING 2-5-10 NEW HOME WARRANTY
$1,838,800
721 56 STREET
OPEN SUNDAY 1PM-3PM
• 4 BEDROOMS AND 2 FULL BATHS. • BASEMENT RENTAL SUITE POTENTIAL • LARGE SQUARE 7500 SQ.FT. PRIVATE LOT • WALKING DISTANCE TO BOTH SCHOOL LEVELS • UPDATED FLOORING, BATHROOM, FURNACE & HW TANK
4903A 53 STREET
• 5 BED 5 BATH • 2,614 SQ.FT INTERIOR • 3 STORY MAIN HOME WITH BEDROOM, LIVING AREA AND BATHROOM ON THE TOP FLOOR • DETACHED SELF CONTAINED 1 BED 1 BATH COACH HOUSE
5770 48A AVENUE
• RANCHER STYLE HOME • LARGE 7,590 SQ.FT LOT • CENTRAL LADNER LOCATION CLOSE TO TRANSIT • EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR FIRST TIME BUYERS OR INVESTORS
1680 W 75th Ave. Vancouver, B.C. $1,757,900 Location, Location. Wonderfully finished Warehouse Office space. Central to everything and by the Fraser River in South Vancouver. Rarely for Sale properties. Do not wait!!
Your Realtor for Life! Bev Kingston
778-230-8753 bev@bevkingston.com - Investment Properties - Property Management - Downsizing Advisor
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#121 - 4638 Orca Way
968 52A Street
Thinking of downsizing? CALL BEV for a FREE Home Evaluation
SOLD
Allen Schwabe 604-644-5664
Building Features Lane Square Footage 3200 sqft • Building Amenities • Street Lighting • Storage • Outside Storage • Utilities • Utility Type • Cable (At Lot Line), Electricity (Available), Natural Gas (At Lot Line), Telephone (Available), Sewer (Available) • Utility Sewer • Storm sewer
1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen seafair.com
604-943-3110
SOLD
SOLD
6-277 171 Street, Surrey
4442 Arthur Drive
SOLD
SOLD
SOLD
237 Morningside Drive
#3 -5260 Fairy Road, Ladner, B.C.
1752 Beach Grove Road
A44 The Delta Optimist November 30, 2023
Tammy Matson
Thor Matson
Personal Real Estate Corporation
thor@matsonrealestate.ca
sold@tammymatson.com
778-938-5599 OPEN SAT & SUN 2-4
JUST SOL
404-1300 Hunter Road, Tsawwassen • $848,000 PRICCEED REDU
HUNTER GREEN - bright & spacious 2 bed PLUS den 1574 sq ft PENTHOUSE condo on quiet cul de sac location walking distance to stores, restaurants, transit, coffee shops, medical, dyke & beach!!! Great floor plan with generous room sizes to fit your house sized furniture - ideal for downsizing! Kitchen features white shaker cabinets & quartz counters with entertainment sized island/breakfast bar & sliders to private & sunny deck. Dining room overlooks living room with cozy gas f/p & sliders to deck. Primary bedroom offers lots of closet space & ensuite with soaker tub & separate shower & skylight for natural light. QUIET & well run complex - fees include heat, hot water, gas, 2 parking (side by side) & large storage locker. PRICE REDUCED!!! OPEN SAT. & SUN. 2-4
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929 50 St., Tsawwassen
778-994-8314
www.matsonrealestate.ca
Listed by ReMax City
Listed by Onni Realty
1492 Gillespie Rd, Tsawwassen
115 4662 Hemlock Way, Tsawwassen
213-1738 55A Street, Tsawwassen
SOLD!!
SOLD!!
194 53 Street, Tsawwassen
4719 48B St, Ladner
SOLD!! Listed by ReMax City Realty
11-6105 River Road, Ladner
THINKING OF A MOVE??? CALL US!!! SERVICE THAT WILL MOVE YOU!!! Sutton Group - Seafair Realty - Unit 2 1359 56 Street, Tsawwassen, BC
THINKING OF SELLING? THE FALL MARKET IS HERE! JUST LISTED!
NEW PRICE!
John Nielsen
ABSOLUTE HIDDEN GEM! 1100 WILMINGTON DRIVE
$1,829,000
MLS R283 323 305 360ºº TO OUR R
A super rare 16,071 sq. ft. lot and a 10 upper Tsawwassen location on dead quiet street makes for all kinds of possibilities! Delta indicates a future max building envelope of 8,734 sq. ft. with basement level 50% below grade ideal for the large family and 15 minutes walking to school and most local amenities. The existing 2,478 sq. ft. 2 level with 5 year old roof is solid, livable and could be easily updated which leaves room on this massive property for the inground pool, sports facility or the future shop for the enthusiast! This property really has the potential of being something very special and is in one of the quietest pockets of Tsawwassen!
POR RT GATEW WAY
QUIET STR REET
PERFORMANCE
MLS R27758 898 360ºº TO OUR R AMAZING FUTURE POTENTIAL 2975 53RD STREET $5,575,000
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 been an established equestrian facility for decades. The property offers an ideal central location just 5 minutes to Tsawwassen or Ladner, Tsawwassen Mills Mall, BC Ferries, DeltaPort Way, TFN Industrial Park, transportation and more. This parcel is close to BC Railway in an area of transitional properties with amazing future potential. Call anytime for more information.
MLS S R27119 985 360º TO OUR R 20 ACRES, 2 HOMES & HUGE BARN 4774 104TH STREET $6,250,000
First time this amazing secluded 20.25 acre parcel has been offered for sale since 1955 which is located just off Hornby Drive on the quiet section of 104th close to Boundary Bay and private member grass airstrip. All 3 buildings on this property were built in 1972 which includes a sprawling 3,162 sq. ft. 4 bedroom rancher w/30 + car concrete driveway was substantially renovated and enlarged in 1987 and roof redone 10 years ago. The second residence is a 1238 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 with steel roof and cladding. Attention to detail here is second to none including chain link fencing that surrounds the entire property.
Re/Max Real Estate Services www.westcoastfarmsteads.com info@johnnielsen.ca 110-3540 West 41st Ave, Vancouver V6N 3E6
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$1,225,000
$1,150,000
$2,499,000
$1,339,000
120 - 4638 ORCA WAY 4 BEDS / 3 BATHS / 2148 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $1,225,000
4585 60B AVENUE 3 BEDS / 2 BATHS / 2002 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $1,150,000
4663 54 STREET 6 BEDS / 3 BATHS / 3124 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $2,499,000
4939 LINDEN DRIVE 3 BEDS / 5362 SQ. FT. LOT / 1655 SQ. FT. NEW PRICE $1,339,000
NICE SOLD FAMILY HOME ON QUIET CUL-DE-SAC!
SPACIOUS 2 BED & DEN AT ROYAL OAKS!
SOLD
$1,499,000
$774,900
5378 BRIGANTINE ROAD 4 BEDS / 6941 SQ. FT. LOT / 2239 SQ. FT. NEW PRICE $1,499,000
107N 1100 56 STREET 2 BEDS + DEN / 2 BATHS / 1365 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $774,900
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$1,489,000
$1,350,000
1601 SPYGLASS CRESCENT 3 BEDS / 3 BATHS / 2490 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $1,489,000
5060 BENTLEY DRIVE 3 BEDS / 2 BATHS / 1836 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $1,350,000
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E Eugene Knoedler K PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION
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Eugene Knoed dler
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Independently Owned and Operated
604.219.3177 Eugene@eugenek.ca
$799,000
$1,678,000
331 53A St
160 5421 10th Ave
Fabulous family home in desirable Pebble Hill area. If you’re looking for an appr. 3000 sq ft 5 bedroom/3 bath contemporary home on a quiet street in upper Tsawwassen than look no further. This home has been lovingly cared for an it shows. Bright and open custom kitchen with vaulted ceilings, custom clear fir cabinets, silestone counters, huge island with seating for 5, spacious eating area for large gatherings, Miele double wall oven, steam oven, & dishwasher, plus a gas cooktop, this kitchen is all about entertaining. Or you can relax in the private living room with vaulted ceiling and gas fireplace while the kids enjoy the family room downstairs that opens up to the back patio. 4 bdrms on upper floor including a large private Primary bedroom with a spa like ensuite and walk-in closet. Updated kitchen, windows, bathrooms and more.
Lovely 2 bedroom/2 bath 1345 sq ft townhouse in family-friendly Sundial Villa. This spacious townhome includes a 337 sq ft sunny fully fenced southeast-facing patio, perfect for outdoor entertaining, gardening or children’s play area. Open concept living areas are connected to the kitchen and dining room by the patio, allowing for maximum space and light. Upstairs is a large primary bedroom with a walk through closet and 4 piece ensuite. Opposite end has another spacious bedroom and large storage room. Boasting an updated kitchen, newer flooring and paint and hot water tank. This home is turn key and ready to move in. In the heart of Tsawwassen, steps away from the schools, the dog-friendly Winskill Park and the Tsawwassen Town Center Mall.
$1,249,900
$1,488,000
Beach Grove 5857 16th Ave
Charming Beach Grove Rancher in Sunny Tsawwassen. Centrally located and only a few blocks to the Beach, Beach Grove Elementary School, shopping, recreation center, transit and golf course. 2 bedroom/2 bathroom with newer roof, furnace and hot water on demand. Large covered patio and powered work shop out back. Great Starter home or build your dream home. Duplex Zoned provides lots of development options.
5217 Upland Drive
Discover this charming 3 bed, 2 bath rancher in cliff drive. This updated home boasts forest and mountain views, a patio, and a beautiful garden on a spacious 11,324 sq ft lot. Fantastic opportunity to own in one of Tsawwassen’s premier locations with potential to build up to 4396 sq ft. Conveniently located near the ferry terminal, mall & shopping, this home offers both Tranquility and accessibility. Step into the open concept layout, flooded with natural light, embrace the serenity of your private retreat, savouring morning coffees on the patio. With updated features such as kitchen, bathrooms, furnace, h/w and more, enjoy modern comfort and rustic natural beauty, this rancher is a lifestyle choice. Don’t miss the chance to seize your dream home on upland drive - where paradise awaits!
RE/MAX City Realty | 5090 48 Avenue, Delta, BC V4K 1V8 | Office 604.943.8080 | Eugene@eugenek.ca | deltarealestate.net
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Todd Jackson, B.A. Amy Lambert, B.A. Richard Lowe, RIBC Mike Van Straaten, BMgt Personal Real Estate Corporation
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4897 47A Avenue, Ladner | $998,000
4856 48th Avenue, Ladner | $1,699,000
THE PERFECT PACKAGE! A bright & spacious end unit townhome well located in the heart of Ladner. The perfect package with an open floorplan, gas fireplace, gourmet kitchen, spacious primary bedroom & ensuite, large storage & 2 covered parking.
Historically known as Roycroft, this is an impressive 2 storey home restored to its Edwardian era with detailed craftsmanship & millwork distinguished by its octagonal turret & high ceilings on both floors. Prominent corner location in the heart of Ladner. A stunning piece of artwork & history.
2,595 sq.ft | 4 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | 3,863 sq.ft lot
1,563 sq.ft | 3 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | Village Walk
NEW LISTING
Open House Sunday 2-4
201 4755 51 Street, Ladner | $785,000
1,155 sq.ft | 2 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | Ladner Village Gate Convenience at your doorstep! Located on the fringe of Historic Ladner Village is this amazing 4 year old corner unit in a boutique building w/ open concept and surrounded by windows.
6320 45A Avenue, Ladner | $1,538,000
#310 – 1369 56 Street, Tsawwassen | $549,900
BE CHOOSEY! Significantly renovated creating the perfect ‘ready-to-go’ family home and ideal size for a young couple or anyone ‘right sizing’. Bonus!... this home is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac, is spotlessly clean and has great curb appeal. Fabulous find & CHALLENGES COMPARISON.
Completely renovated condo offering both convenience and style! Enjoy new appliances in the updated kitchen, retreat to the spacious covered deck w/ gas line for BBQ or heater, or stay comfortable indoors w/ new remote-controlled ceiling fans. Walk-in shower w/separate tub, gas fireplace (all gas incl. in strata fee), 1 parking stall, storage locker & amenities.
5470 44 Avenue, Ladner | $1,238,000
1735 Enderby Avenue, Tsawwassen |$1,199,000
5090 1 Avenue, Tsawwassen | $8,000,000
Solid 2 level basement home in West Ladner with loads of potential. Located on a Southern exposed 60’x100’ lot backing onto farmland. Great central location near Ladner Rec center and transit.
Amazing opportunity to own in one of Beach Groves best areas. 3 blocks from the beach & steps from Beach Grove Elementary this homes location is a 10/10. Renovate, build or rent out this 4 bdrm / 2 bath split level home with private West facing backyard. Plenty of parking & loads of potential.
THE POSSIBILITIES ARE GRAND! Stunning custom home sitting on 1.81 acres / 78,762 sq.ft. / 7,317.23 sq. metres in a prime residential area in Upper Tsawwassen extending from 1st Avenue to the border. Ready for the next phase, with a potential for multiple lots to be created. YOUR GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY!
1,962 sq.ft | 3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | 6,000 sq.ft lot
SOLD
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114 4300 Thompson Road, Richmond
6455 60 Avenue, Ladner
2216 sq. ft | 3 bedrooms | Games & Den | Lot size 5005 sq. Ft.
1,714 sq.ft | 3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | 5,780 sq.ft lot
SOLD #109 4728 53 Street, Ladner
690 sq.ft | 1 bedrooms | 1 bathrooms | Windsor Woods
3,746 sq.ft | 3/4 bedrooms | 3.5 bathrooms | 78,762 sq.ft lot
SOLD
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SOLD
#124 5535 Admiral Way, Ladner
298 67A Street, Tsawwassen
5531 49th Avenue, Ladner
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www.nataliewalker.ca
(604) 868-0028 City Realty
128-4738 Hemlock Way, Tsawwassen |$868,000
8-4638 Orca Way, Tsawwassen |$1,349,000
5483 15b Avenue, Tsawwassen |$2,999,000
Bayview Hills, Tsawwassen| $6,600,000
1,572sqft| 3 Beds|2.5 Baths|Tsawwassen Landing| MLS#2834400 Bright & Spacious 1,572sf 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome in Tsawwassen Landing by Onni. Conveniently located close to Tsawwassen Mills, Ferries & Tsawwassen Springs Golf Course.
5,043sqft|6 Beds| 5 Baths| Tsawwassen| MLS#R2824975 Experience pure luxury in this 6 bedroom, 5 bathroom home, just 3 years young. Bright & Spacious layout that is designed for entertaining with open concept living featuring a double-sided fireplace that separates the chef’s kitchen from the great room.
2,246Sqft| 4 Beds| 3 Baths| Seaside by Mosaic| MLS#R2829844 Luxurious 4 bedroom 1/2 duplex in one of the best locations in the development backing onto the greenbelt. Featuring over 2,246sf of open concept living, this breathtaking unit boasts an upper tower with ocean views, covered balcony, fenced yard & double car garage.
34,000sf| 5 Lots| RS5 Zoning| Tsawwassen Exceptional opportunity to acquire 3 existing properties that have 3rd reading approval to become five RS5 zoned lots. Nestled in one of Tsawwassen’s most coveted enclaves, this expansive 34,000sf parcel is a rare find.
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Vancouver 904-1225 Richards Street
Tsawwassen 6020 28 avenue
This UPDATED, executive style 2 level + basement family home exudes the prestige & high quality that “Forest by the Bay” is so well known for. Virtually every aspect of this home has been improved/ updated over time leaving nothing but carefree enjoyment for the entire family & then some! The floor plan incl’s 5 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms spread over 3468 sq ft & a huge rec. room in the basement creating a nice separation/space for the kiddos. Main floor opens up to a super private, year round backyard oasis & also ftr’s an in-ground pool with a brand new liner & well maintained mechanical systems. Conveniently located w/in walking distance to town, schools, shopping, recreation, & transit all in a well loved community that benefits from the least amount of rainfall in the Lower Mainland.
Picturesque 1 Bed + Den, 1 Bath north east corner unit with unmatched views of Emery Barnes Park, the North Shore Mountains and Downtown Vancouver! Bosa’s concrete building “Eden” has always been known for its superior quality & incredible location that offers open floor plans, endless views and is loaded with natural light. Features include top notch amenities such as a fully equipped gym, sauna, hot tub, yoga room, lounge w/ billiards, outdoor courtyard and a guest suite. Your suite at “Eden” also includes 1 parking, 1 storage, on-site caretaker & is a pet & rental friendly building. Steps to Yaletown, shopping, restaurants, transit and everything that our great city of Vancouver has to offer! Showings by appointment.
Welcome to Tsawwassen, the sunniest, least rainiest place in all of Metro Vancouver. This 37.25 acre parcel of Prime A1 agricultural farmland sits on some of the most fertile & productive soil in BC and this Summer’s crop of choice is none other than local, South Delta corn. With easy & convenient paved road access for machinery and an outbuilding once used as a country vegetable stand, this farmland forms part of a rich, long standing & well known farming community whose reputation & products have earned world wide interest.
$689,000
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1 bed, 1 bath, 614 ft2
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Ladner 207-4689 52A St
Tsawwassen 24-4716 Orca Way
$1,785,000
$799,000
$755,000
6 Bed, 5 Bath, 3353 ft2
2 Bed | 2 Bath | 920 ft2
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Tsawwassen 5155 11A Ave 4 bed, 3 bath, 2231 ft2
$1,699,000
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2 Bed + Den, 3 Bath, 1184 ft2
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Bayview Hills Tsawwassen 3rd Reading Approved
$729,000 #317 55 E Cordova St, Vancouver
$965,000 29 3459 W RIVER Road, Delta
5-Lot Subdivision
loft | 1 bath | 809 sq. ft. No parking
3 Bedrooms l 4 Bathrooms | 1,868 sq. ft.
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$2,999,000 5483 15B Avenue, Delta
$1,349,000 8-4638 Orca Way, Tsawwassen
6 Bedrooms I 5 Bathrooms I 5,019 sq. ft.
4 Bedrooms I 3 Bathrooms | 2246 sq. ft.
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Exceptional opportunity to acquire three existing properties that have 3rd reading approval to become 5 single-family residences ranging from 2,211 sq. ft. - 3,311 sq. ft. Architectural drawings by Buro 47, a well regarded award-winning firm. Nestled in one of Tsawwassen’s most coveted enclaves, this expansive 34,154 sq. ft. parcel opens doors to an exciting project with each home carefully designed to embrace the vision of contemporary West Coast-style homes. While your site awaits the 4th reading approval, seize the opportunity to generate income from renting out the existing 3 homes for market value rents.
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$689,000 112 20673 78 Avenue
$868,000 128 - 4738 Hemlock Way
2 Bedrooms I 2 Bathrooms I 903 sq. ft.
3 Bedrooms I 3 Bathrooms I 1,572 sq. ft.
$819,000 201-4689 52 A Street, Delta
4824 48 Ave, Delta • $1,749,000
Main House: 4 bedrooms + Den,
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Legal Suite Above The Garage: 1 Bed/1 Bath 872 square feet w/ tenant parking pad.
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$949,000 74-8560 162 Street, Surrey
$549,999 202-4738 53 Street, Delta
3 Bedrooms I 3 Bathrooms I 1942 sq. ft.
1 Bedroom I 1 Bathroom I 834 sq. ft.
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$3,999,999
3845 Wellington Road, Delta
$1,699,000 5155 11A Avenue, Delta
$799,999 385 - 1784 Osprey Drive, Delta
4 Bedrooms l 3 Bathrooms | 3,267 sq. ft.
4 Bedrooms l 3 Bathrooms | 2,200 sq. ft.
3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 1354 sq. ft.
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3.5 bathrooms 2161 square feet JUST SOLD
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$1,199,000 1751 55 Street, Delta
Offered at $1,499,000 4410 44B Avenue
3 Bedrooms I 2 Bathrooms I 1,371 sq. ft.
4 Bedrooms I 3 Bathrooms | 2,256 sq. ft.
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$799,000 173 - 1894 Osprey Drive, Delta
$739,000 307-1768 55A Street, Delta
3 Bedrooms I 3 Bathrooms I 1323 sq. ft.
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In Loving Memory of ADAMS, Irene Jessie (née French)
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Irene was the cherished wife of Lloyd Adams and the devoted mother of Linda (Paul), Bill (Michelle), Mary (Wes), and Wayne (Meghan). Her legacy extends through the generations, as she was the proud grandmother of Nicholas (Natacha), Carey (Autumn), Ryan (Chrissie), Jocelyn (Ryan), Ben (Katie), Katie, Jenna, Hannah, Jacob (Paige), and great-grandmother of Serge, Damon, Gala, Issac, Wade, Blair, Brady, and Keller.
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STEELE, Edward (Ted) Gordon It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ted, November 21, 2023.
Tributes for November Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation acknowledges gifts in memory of: Frank Barr Ronnie Gibson Tom & Barb Gigliotti Judi Goodwin Bryan (Hugh) Green Mark Gunn Roberta Hamar Brian Helme Amrik S. Hothi Austin Kean Fred K. Kennedy Bill Kushnir Arden Leung Kelly MacPherson June Massey Lila Massey Susan McKie Sheldon Payton Dale Purcell Joan Robinson Debbie Sammon Terry Sammon Sr. Rena Simpson Nicola Stowell
Your life was a blessing. Your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. Love always Paul
Your generosity helps support the Delta Hospital Campus of Care including Irene Thomas Hospice and Mountain View Manor. Caring for our community, today and always. 5800 Mountain View Blvd. Delta, B.C. V4K 3V6 www.dhchfoundation.ca Phone: 604-940-9695.
Ted was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba September 11, 1943 and from infancy grew up in Richmond, B.C. After graduating from UBC [Bed-Sec], Ted joined the Canadian Armed Forces. Assignments throughout Canada and overseas found him in a variety of interesting, challenging and rewarding positions with a memorable six duty tours with UN Peacekeeping Forces. His military service was recognized with an investment into the Order of Military Merit (Officer) and later into the Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem recognizing his years of voluntary service. Predeceased by his first marriage partner, Janet Elizabeth [nee Jenkins] [d.1997], they produced 2 great sons with 3 wonderful granddaughters, James [Lizz] with Hannah and Olivia, and Noel [Valerie] with Brianna. Ted remarried to Laura May [nee Jeffery], settling in Boundary Bay where they enjoyed golfing and cruising the world. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Ted’s name to an organization of your choice.
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Irene was born on November 14, 1936, in Whitehorse Yukon, and passed away the day after her 87th birthday on November 15, 2023, in Ladner BC.
Irene’s early years were spent on Vancouver Island, where she met the love of her life, a charming sailor from the prairies. Married in 1958, they settled in Vancouver and then Burnaby, welcoming four children within six years. After a busy three years in Markham, Ontario, Irene and Lloyd found their permanent home in Tsawwassen, where their children graduated high school and moved away eventually settling close to the family home. Irene was dedicated to her family and community, volunteering in many ways, from Sunday School teacher and Brownie leader during her children’s younger years, to active involvement in their sports and school activities as they grew older. Her compassion extended beyond her family, as she spent countless years providing comfort and delivering Meals-on-Wheels. Irene found joy in bowling at Tsawwassen Lanes and, in later years, became an active member of Tsawwassen Legion Branch 289 alongside Lloyd. In 2018, Irene faced the profound loss of her beloved husband, Lloyd. She spent her final years at Delta View Care Centre, where she received wonderful care and made many friends. Irene and Lloyd will be reunited when they are laid to rest beside each other in Boundary Bay Cemetery at a later date. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, February 17, 2024 (2:00-5:00pm) at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 289, #22 1835 56th Street, Tsawwassen. We feel Family Day weekend is a fitting occasion to honour the importance she placed on family. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests considering a donation to Kin Village in Tsawwassen or the Legion Branch 289, or a charity of your choice. Irene devoted years to volunteering with Kin Village through Meals-on-Wheels, and the organization provided invaluable support to Lloyd in his final years. Her memory will be forever cherished by those who had the privilege of sharing in her love and kindness.
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Richmond Auto Mall & The Richmond News Proudly Present
THE 20TH ANNUAL in support of the Richmond Christmas Fund
The Richmond Auto Mall & the Richmond News are back again to lend a big helping hand to the Richmond Christmas Fund! Windows of Hope, their largest fundraiser, generates a huge portion of the dollars required to help struggling families in Richmond enjoy a happier Christmas. The Auto Mall, The News & their wonderful Partners are rising to the challenge & remain committed to making Hope for the Holidays happen! With the cost of living soaring, the need is greater than ever this year - please consider joining us & give generously to the Richmond Christmas Fund at www.rcrg.org
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