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Newsmaker of the Year: Housing crisis in B.C. SANDOR GYARMATI

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Housing has been the most talked about issue in Delta and elsewhere throughout the province as neighbourhoods face major transformations.

Projects that have traditionally faced opposition from residents continue to do so, despite all the talk of a housing crises and the provincial government setting a housing target for Delta to achieve.

Council this year approved several zoning changes, including house size limits and streamlining, to get a greater variety of units, particularly higher density forms, approved and built quicker.

The changes included

removing the requirement for public hearings for applications that don’t need Official Community Plan (OCP) amendments.

That isn’t sitting well with many, including those opposed to the proposed major redevelopment of the Shoppers Mall in North Delta.

More opposition is expected regarding other developments including those that require an OCP amendment, such as the upcoming major redevelopment of the Tsawwassen Town Centre, however, many are voicing support and say change is long overdue.

“It is heartbreaking to hear stories of local residents that have grown up in Delta and can’t

find accessible housing options to raise their families in,” Coun. Dylan Kruger told the Optimist.

“I have also heard from a number of seniors who are unable to find reasonable downsizing options. The story is even worse with rental housing – with the majority of Delta’s rental housing stock being over 40 years old, and little to no vacancies available.”

Noting infrastructure and amenities also need to be updated to accommodate the growth, he added, “We can’t put our cities in time capsules.

We need to allow neighbourhoods the flexibility to adapt naturally as our housing needs change.

It’s unrealistic to think that housing models from the 1970s and 1980s

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Housing Minister and Delta North MLA Ravi Kahlon makes a housing announcement in the Legislature in Victoria.

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It’s something that’s been echoed repeat-

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advocacy group DEL POP (Better Land Use, More Housing).

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He spoke at a recent public hearing on a rezoning and OCP amendment application for a 56-unit townhouse development in East Ladner, which was approved. He told council that the challenge many face, especially renters, is finding enough variety in the current Delta housing stock.

While the recently approved application to redevelop the Dunbar Lumber site into a mixed-use complex didn’t require a hearing, more applications soon will also not require it as Mayor George Harvie has said the city is required by the province to update its OCP. Planning staff have already indicated they are preparing for an expedited city-wide OCP review, which would include changes to keep Delta’s zoning in step with a plethora of new provincial legislations.

Delta’s current OCP and zoning bylaw gen-

erally limits choices to single-detached homes, secondary suites, and in some cases coach homes or duplexes in areas designated and zoned for lowdensity residential development, which make up approximately 75 percent of Delta’s housing stock.

The new OCP is set to change that with increased density and variety through small scale multiunit housing and infill.

In a presentation to council, another B.C. housing advocacy group, Small Housing BC, proposed infill housing should also include socalled tiny homes.

The planning department also says there are currently few areas that are designated for townhouses and other forms of ground-oriented housing, a “missing middle form” that would come with the OCP change, as well as introducing prezoning in 2024.

The upcoming change will also mean even more higher density along such corridors as the Nordel Social Heart, Ladner Trunk

Road, Tsawwassen Town Centre and 56 Street.

A 211-unit residential development on Ladner Trunk Road received approval this year, while other big redevelopments including for the North Delta Inn site is upcoming. Meantime, city staff are preparing for the redevelopment of city-owned land in Ladner Village to accommodate housing, while the Ladner Willows non-market rental housing proposal for Ladner Trunk Road has been revived.

More condos could also be squeezed in developments elsewhere than had previously been allowed. A revised application to add even more apartments for the already approved Hunter Road development having been submitted, is one example, while there is also a plan to revise the second phase of the already approved Evergreen Lane affordable housing project for additional units.

The new OCP will also create other opportuni-

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Ravi Kahlon announces the housing project at KinVillage in August. ties not previously envisioned, including allowing housing on institutional lands such as places of worship, while the city is also looking at providing bonus density for the construction of affordable housing projects and purpose-built

rentals.

It remains to be seen if all the significant OCP changes, the streamlining, as well as other upcoming policy revisions in 2024, including reducing parking requirements, will be enough for the city to meet the

provincial mandate of 3,607 net new units over the next five years.

“These changes won’t happen overnight, and no plan is perfect, but we know that we need to do more to support our residents’ housing needs,” added Kruger.

The year in review: top news stories of 2023 January *A youth from Surrey was arrested in connection to an overnight shooting in South Delta.

Delta Police said in a news release that officers responded to reports of shots fired in the 5300 block of 4A Avenue in Tsawwassen. Upon arrival, officers confirmed that shots had been fired into a residence. While the home was occupied, the residents were not

harmed. *City of Delta crews were busy filling in potholes left behind due to the recent icy roads and colder temperatures.

Caused by freezing and thawing, potholes of all sizes, including larger ones, greeted drivers throughout Ladner, Tsawwassen and North Delta. Residents posted on social media warnings about nasty-looking potholes.

*A bomb hoax forced the evacuation of the GCT Deltaport container terminal.

Marko Dekovic, the vice-president of public affairs for GCT Global Container Terminals, said the security incident required evacuation and notification of authorities, including the Delta Police Department.

Transport Canada said that it closely monitored the situation for the dura-

tion of the event. *People were confused and understandably upset about having to pay a fee for fast food paper bags, Delta council agreed during its discussion on the city’s plastic bags and single-use items bylaw. Council voted in favour of a staff recommendation to begin enforcement of the bylaw with education continuing to be the primary approach when it comes

to gaining business compliance. Polystyrene for prepared food, such as foam plates, clamshell containers, bowls and cups, are also banned.

The bylaw also mandated a minimum .25 cent charge for paper shopping bags and $2 fee for reusable bags. *It’s all about possibilities, building a bridge between the traditional aviation industry and a future with exciting inno-

vation and sustainable, cleaner technology.

That’s how Teara Fraser described her newest venture she founded, elibird aero, at a celebration launch at the company’s new facility at Boundary Bay Airport *Delta Police issued a public information warning about the high number of recent catalytic converter thefts.

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DPD said since Jan. 1, the department had received 33 reports of catalytic converter thefts.

Most of these thefts have occurred overnight and are spread throughout South and North Delta. Police said catalytic converters are stolen because they contain several precious metals more valuable than gold. *Former Tsawwassen First Nation Chief and current Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) chancellor Kim Baird was among the 2022 recipients of the B.C. Reconciliation Award.

Baird and other winners were honoured during a ceremony at Government House.

Baird was recognized for being an accomplished leader, a respected

advocate for Indigenous people, and for her work in Reconciliation. *It was aimed at alleviating illegal parking and traffic problems on a narrow rural road, but not everyone was happy about the City of Delta’s solution. The city received complaints from those wanting to access the Brunswick Point trail at the end of River Road.

Some were not pleased about no parking signage on the road, having to now walk to the trail from a new parking lot built further away. The Optimist also received several letters in opposition by those saying they are being punished by the change. *A NAV CANADA information session was held at Delta Secondary for residents to learn about proposed new flight path and approach

procedures for aircraft arriving at Vancouver International Airport.

February *A second man was charged in the homicide of a Coquitlam senior. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) announced the arrest and charge of a Delta man in relation to a fatal stabbing that occurred Feb. 10, 2022. Chalice Slavik of Delta, 24, was arrested Jan. 27 and charged with manslaughter. The recent charge followed the arrest of 21-year-old Jeffrey Stevens of Surrey, who was charged with second degree murder. *Someone was going out of their way to cause late night destruction of a soccer field in Tsawwassen. City parks and rec maintenance crews were at Brandrith

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Parking issues around the Brunswick Point Trail were a hot topic of discussion on our news and letters pages in January. assessing the latest act of vandalism on the micro (junior) size pitch that is located just north of the main ball diamond.

It appeared that it was a large pick-up truck that left deep tire tracks all over the field and even behind the soccer goals.

It was estimated the repair work would cost in the thousands of dollars. *It was a light dusting of snow, but it created several traffic headaches for drivers and first responders. Residents woke up to snow throughout Delta and the

Lower Mainland. Road conditions were tough to navigate in many areas.

One of the hardest hit was Ladner Trunk Road, which was closed to traffic in both directions for several hours.

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News Year in Review CONTINUED from P 5 *The preliminary design phase was completed for a new track at Delta Secondary School.

That was the latest update from city staff to the Delta Council/ Delta Board of Education Liaison Committee on plans to build a new track at the Ladner high school. *An off-duty paramedic helped a family escape a house fire in Ladner.

Delta firefighters were praising the quick action of Jen Hastie who noticed smoke or fog blowing across the road near 55B Street in Ladner.

She rolled down her car window and recognized the distinctive smell of a house fire. She slowed down to investigate and drove another block,

then turned around to see flames coming from the back side of a house, from the back porch or patio. A nearby bush was ablaze too. *It didn’t come as any surprise that Mayor George Harvie and the Achieving for Delta slate for city council and school board had the most in campaign contributions and was the biggest spenders in the 2021 municipal election.

Disclosure statements for the 2022 General Local Elections were released showing how much each of the candidates or electoral organizations received and spent.

The statements include information on all contributions, election expenses, transfers and other transactions related

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Off-duty paramedic Jen Hastie jumped into action alerting a family of a house fire in Ladner. She was praised by Delta firefighters for her actions. to the campaign. In total, Achieving received $347,876 in contributions and spent $327,926. *Council endorsed

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Happy New Year!

Mayor George V. Harvie and Delta Council extend our warmest wishes for a Happy New Year!

May the coming year be filled with opportunities, joy, and shared accomplishments for our vibrant and thriving community.

Our 2024 New Year’s Day Polar Bear Swim is once again taking place at Centennial Beach. Visit Delta.ca/PolarBear for a list of fun activities for the whole family.

(left to right): Councillor Daniel Boisvert, Councillor Jessie Dosanjh, Councillor Dylan Kruger, Mayor George V. Harvie, Councillor Alicia Guichon, Councillor Rod Binder, Councillor Jennifer Johal

a final draft of a new Cycling Master Plan for the city. In the works for a couple of years, the plan intends to provide

a course of action that reflects the community’s priorities related to cycling. The plan outlines strategies, recommends infrastructure, policies, and education to help enable and encourage cycling as a practical and convenient form of transportation. *Without more serious criminal charges, some companies will continue putting their employees lives needlessly at risk, or death, as nothing more than a cost of doing business.

That’s what Tsawwassen resident Genevieve Cragg told the Optimist after charges were laid against a tug and barge company and one of its officials following a tugboat accident two years ago, which claimed the life of her

25-year-old son Charley and its captain, 58-yearold Troy Pearson.

Charley died on his first day on the job. *It was great news for voters in the federal electoral riding of Delta.

The Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for British Columbia released a report with updated recommendations on proposed boundary changes, reversing an earlier recommendation to carve up the Delta riding.

March *The Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation was honoured to receive a transformative donation of $1 million from former Delta resident, David Harris.

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News Year in Review CONTINUED from P 5 *A B.C. woman filed a lawsuit against a former Delta Police inspector as well as the city and police department alleging damages arising from a sexual assault. In a notice of civil claim filed in B.C. Supreme Court, the woman — known only as A.B. — alleges Varun Naidu contacted her via LinkedIn after she expressed an interest in a policing career. A.B. alleges Naidu probed her Sikh upbringing and her sexual orientation. *Students at South Delta Secondary demonstrated their support for Ukraine by marking the somber one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion. Students, with support from the school’s Interact Club, organized a campaign to mark the one-year anniversary of the ongoing invasion to help raise awareness in the school and wider local community. *A large contingent

from the Delta Fire Department and beyond paid their respects to Thomas Haydon in Victoria as part of the Sixth Biennial B.C. Fallen Firefighters’ Memorial service. In October 2018 Haydon lost his battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 36. *A new independent Indigenous-led organization is focused on cumulative effects data gathering and advocating for monitoring of the health of the Salish Sea, particularly with the Port of Vancouver’s proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 (RBT2) project looming large over their communities. Saying they are seeking meaningful participation when it comes to public policy, development, and sustainable land-use planning, as well as informed decision-making on impacts to traditional lands and waters, the Salish Sea Indigenous Guardians Association (SSIGA) recently requested an

Indigenous-led multiphased regional assessment of the Salish Sea. *The City of Delta is open for business. That was the message made abundantly clear from Mayor George Harvie during his Mayor’s Economic Business Breakfast, held at the Cascades Casino Delta, an event with many business leaders from Delta and throughout the region in attendance. *His years of dedicated political and community service has once again been recognized by the City of Delta with their highest honour. Former Delta Coun. Bruce McDonald was presented with the Freedom of the City Award, one of several awards presented to outstanding Deltans at the inaugural Mayor’s Achievement Awards at Tsawwassen Springs.

McDonald was only the fourth recipient to receive this award in the history of Delta. *The Tsawwassen

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That left the Legion looking for another hopefully affordable location as the clock ticks on the current lease, which expires Aug. 31. * The long arm of the law extended from Delta to Prince George. That led to the arrest of a youth suspect after police

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News Year in Review CONTINUED from P 6 April * April 3 marked the 14th year anniversary of the Tsawwassen First Nation Treaty effective date of April 3, 2009.

Chief Laura Cassidy remarked that it has been a remarkable journey through the negotiation, ratification, and on-going implementation. *A popular clothing store closed its doors for good after a nearly three decades serving customers in the heart of Ladner Village. South Coast Casuals closed after 28 years.

The store’s long successful run included expanding after five years when the adjacent hair salon vacated, and an extensive renovation followed to create double the floor space.

*Delta council voted in favour of giving themselves a pay raise, their first renumeration adjustment in four years.

The mayor’s base salary went from $154,264 to $175,264, while councillor salaries went from $62,788 to $74,399. A staff report explained that the city sets remuneration rates based on a comparison to Coquitlam, Richmond, Township of Langley and the District of North Vancouver, four Metro Vancouver municipalities with similar populations or localized issues. A review found that the remuneration had fallen below the average of the comparators. *Delta announced that its Street FUN-iture Program would be back again this summer

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OPINION

Ravi Kahlon — from housing minister to the NDP’s ‘point man’

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e has only had the housing ministerial portfolio for a year, but NDP Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon has emerged as a major political force within the NDP government.

Kahlon, who is also the government house leader, shepherded through the legislature during the fall sitting four landmark pieces of legislation that represent the biggest upheaval of housing laws in B.C. history and that also fundamentally alter the very nature of municipal governments.

First elected in 2017 and first appointed to cabinet as Jobs Minister in 2020, Kahlon is the NDP government’s point man on the most ambitious part of the government’s agenda.

The targets he has set for new housing — about 250,000 units over the next 10 years — are almost mindboggling in scope and it is far from clear whether he can pull this off. It may be several years before we get a solid read on the impact of all the changes.

Even the authors of the “modelling report” he commissioned

hedged their bets when it came to making solid projections and predictions, noting that “assumptions” were based on a lot of different factors that could change over time.

Nevertheless, the plan is largely in place. Now we shall see how things play out at the local level, and just what kind of potential fights Kahlon gets into with mayors and councils who don’t like their wings getting clipped and their traditional turf encroached on.

Given that we are heading into an election year, I suspect Kahlon will try to employ a soft touch when dealing with recalcitrant mayors and other municipal officials. While Bill 44, the Housing Statutes (Residential Development) Amendment Act, does give him the power to issue direct ministerial orders regarding bylaws, zoning, and regulations, I doubt he’d use these nuclear options in an election year.

Still, there is an urgency regarding the housing crisis and taking baby steps is not going to get it done. But there are nagging questions: can municipalities afford to build the infrastructure

— sewage and water pipes, hydro lines — that is required with a large increase in housing, and are there literally enough skilled construction workers to build all those units?

Then there is the question of whether housing will become more affordable even with all these changes. The modelling report estimates that prices will continue to climb (single family lot prices are expected to climb 7.5 per cent in the short term) but says the increases will be smaller than if nothing was done.

The housing crisis has vexed government at all levels and of all ideologies. The B.C. crisis is unique in scope and complexity, and we simply don’t know if these massive changes are going to solve something considered unsolvable for years.

At the very least, the sheer scope and size of the legislation leaves the impression that the government is setting a lot of wheels in motion in order to tackle the problem. That’s not a bad look to take into an election year.

And Kahlon will be the face of this unprecedented attempt to right the housing ship. For the

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Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon during a panel discussion at the Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) housing summit in Vancouver.

past few years, the NDP government has largely been dominated by ministers such as Health Minister Adrian Dix and Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth, who largely led the government’s response to the pandemic, as well as the two premiers.

Now it’s Kahlon’s turn to take the stage.

Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

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Tomorrow.

Frank was a futurist and a regular on my father’s radio talk show in the mid 90’s. As producer of the show, Frank and I would dig deep into his predictions.

He predicted everyone, even toddlers, would have their own personal handheld computer to look at the Internet anywhere, anytime.

As a mother of preschoolers, I scoffed at the

idea. We had just bought our first Mac Performa and couldn’t imagine it.

He saw turbulent years ahead as society transitioned into a digital world.

“In years past we had decades to absorb the changes the industrial and electronic revolutions brought, but today, we’ve got a weekend,” he said.

Could this explain why society is anxiety fuelled?

The world is changing so fast, it’s hard to absorb, let alone keep up.

Here’s just a few of the advancements coming in 2024.

Community Comment INGRID ABBOTT

The rise of generative AI and computational creativity. Intelligent assistant’s, which will

mean a shift from bots to personal agents.

An outer space economy that includes private space flight. Electric vehicles with no steering wheels. Medical advancements with CRISPR tailoring your health needs to your genes - all with the backdrop of constant geopolitical uncertainty. No wonder we are stressed with the world in constant mutation.

Man’s insatiable desire for ‘better’ is what drives us, but it’s unsettling as we constantly experience profound transformations.

Dr. Tomorrow was an optimist. He saw the future as bright from the vantage point of his houseboat in Coal Harbour communicating with the outside world.

As we sit with our bubbles on new years eve, let’s be like Frank Ogden…celebrate the virtues of new technology, knowing that despite its rapidity there is beauty in an advancing world and a way to live in it with peace and grace.

Ingrid Abbott is a writer who wishes everyone a healthy and happy new year.

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Right now, finding a doctor is impossible.

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News Year in Review CONTINUED from P7 *Metro Vancouver was hoping measures can protect the bat colony living in an historic Delta house from a threat that’s been detected in B.C. for the first time. Located at Deas Island Regional Park, the Burvilla House, also known as the Burr Heritage House, is home

to around 3,000 bats, mostly Yuma bats and little brown bats, the largest nursery colony of bats in B.C. They rely on the habitat at the regional park and the surrounding area for food, mainly insects and thousands of mosquitoes. *Mayor George Harvie didn’t hold back when describing the appear-

ance of Ladner Village and the need to revitalize as council voted in favour of moving the Dunbar Lumber site redevelopment a step closer to reality. Council voted 6-1 to grant third reading for the project at the corner of Bridge and Elliott streets, with Alicia Guichon the lone councillor to vote in opposition.

*The Roberts Bank Terminal 2 (RBT2) megaproject in Delta was approved. The Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra, and Minister of Natural Resources, Jonathan Wilkinson, hosted a virtual announcement to announce that the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s (VFPA) major

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He said major cuts were avoided, trying to address concerns raised, but addressing them all is never possible. * The mighty volunteers from the Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society came through again.

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News Year in Review CONTINUED from P 12 * Students at a pair of Ladner elementary schools had brand new playground equipment to enjoy. The Delta School District held playground openings at Ladner and Port Guichon elementary schools. The playgrounds were built thanks to funding from the City of Delta and fundraising efforts of the Parent Advisory Councils (PACs) from both schools. * The City of Delta issued a request for bids to construct a new washroom facility at Memorial Park in Ladner. The existing washroom building is to be demolished, with a new modern building built in its place. A condition assessment was carried out by a consultant in 2020 for 33 city park washrooms and fieldhouses. * The Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (OWL) used one of the highlighted events of its annual open house to pay tribute to a popular former employee.

Linda Easdown lost her battle with cancer in March. A raptor release was done in honour of Easdown.

* Another Delta resident made a significant and lasting contribution towards supporting health care in the community. The Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation announced that retired school teacher Mary Lou Owen donated $501,450 to towards the purchase of a state-of-the-art 3D Mammography system for Delta Hospital. * Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced a major drug seizure in a joint operation with New Zealand Police and New Zealand Customs Service. In a news release, the CBSA announced the seizure of 140 kg of methamphetamine at the Tsawwassen Container Examination Facility. * A controversial port expansion project at Roberts Bank south of Vancouver faced a judicial review after three environment groups claimed its operations will jeopardize the survival and recovery of the already endangered southern resident killer whale population.

The Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project — proposed by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority and approved

COME VISIT POINT ROBERTS TODAY! by the federal government last month — is part of the Canada Pacific Gateway area, the country’s most important trade corridor and a shipping nexus where more than $275 billion in goods transit every year. * Ladner Rotarians once again stepped up to help create a significant project for the betterment of the community.

Rotarians met with the City of Delta in front of the construction on a new plaza at the entrance to Ladner Village. The project involves infrastructure and electrical upgrades to support new landscaping, seating, and lighting, including the construction of a new beacon sign for the village.

June * Residents and visitors will be able to enjoy a cold beer or other alcoholic beverage at more Delta parks, and now year-round as council gave the thumbs-up to a staff recommendation to expand the number of parks that can have designated areas for public consumption of alcohol.

Now, 21 park sites in the community will allow drinking.

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News Year in Review CONTINUED from P 14 *It’s been steady progress on the eventual closure of the Vancouver Landfill in Delta.

According to a 2022 annual report on the landfill’s operations, released by the City of Vancouver, which owns and operates the 72nd Avenue dump adjacent to Burns Bog, four hectares with an engineered cover system were closed in what’s known as Phase 4.

To date, a total of 126.8 hectares have been closed, representing 73 per cent of the 173-hectare waste footprint. * Recent vandalism of Ladner United Church was being investigated as a hate crime. An unknown person(s) threw black paint, with a specific concentration

of paint on the windows directly in front of displayed Progress and Pride flags. * Delta’s voice was loud and strong in support of the 2SLGTBQ+ community as Pride Month kicked off with the raising of the Progress Pride Flag at city hall. In a show of solidarity, city council members, leaders, first responders and staff members looked on as City Manager Sean McGill and Mayor George Harvie welcomed representatives from the Delta Pride Society, Ladner United Church and Sher Vancouver. * A scoreboard in memory of Thomas Haydon was installed in the new Ladner Sport Court.

The $22,000 scoreboard was gifted by

the Thomas Haydon Memorial Award committee to the City of Delta and the local lacrosse community for the now covered Ladner outdoor box that re-opened last summer for year-round play following a $2.1 million transformation.

Haydon was a lifetime Ladner resident and Delta firefighter who lost a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer in the fall of 2018 at the age of 36. *The City of Delta was one of the first municipalities that was singledout for a provincial housing target. North MLA Ravi Kahlon, the provincial housing minister, named 10 municipalities that will have targets. * It was significant day for long-term care in Delta. The provincial

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government announced funding for a new longterm care facility on the Delta Hospital Campus of Care. Fraser Health will construct and operate the long-term care community on vacant land at the hospital site.

The new care homes will replace the 92 beds at Mountain View Manor, which is 46 years old, and add 108 new beds. * It secured a federal government green light earlier this year after persevering through a decade-long planning and approval process, but the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s ambitious $3.5 billion container cargo handling expansion project at Roberts Bank continues to draw fire from environmentalists, organized labour and other critics.

The latest anti-Terminal 2 rally, organized and endorsed by 14 organizations including the BC General Employees’ Union, International Longshore and Warehouse Union (Canada), the Georgia Strait Alliance and the Wilderness Committee, was staged June 14 at the Port of Vancouver’s Crab Park at Portside. * The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) was very busy, including at its Tsawwassen inspection facility, with four significant seizures of methamphetamine.

The seizures amounted to more than 6,330 kg of methamphetamine and were all discovered within jugs labeled as canola oil destined for export to Australia. * The Ladner Village

Market will have new operators starting in 2024. The City of Delta announced that it has entered into an agreement with Ladner Village Market Ltd. to assume the assets and operation of the Ladner Village Market during the 2024 and 2025 seasons. * The BC Supreme Court ruled in favour of an application by the Director of Civil Forfeiture regarding a pair of Ladner rural properties that had illegal large-scale marijuana grow operations.

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News Year in Review July *Both sides appeared to be dug in and the rhetoric was flying back and forth as thousands of B.C. port workers, including those who load and unload containers at Deltaport, went on strike. *A Surrey Provincial Court judge fined a fisherman $160,000 after he pleaded guilty to four counts of crabbing offences under the federal Fisheries Act. Judge Kimberly Arthur-Leung accepted Hoan Trung Do’s pleas prior to sentencing June 27. *Another big truck barrelled into a highway overpass, this time on Highway 99 at the Highway 17A crossing creating traffic chaos. A day later, southbound traffic was again flowing on Highway 99 while the southbound lanes of the Highway 17A overpass remain closed. *More than 150 frustrated float homeowners and business owners made their anger known at a town hall meeting on the ongoing dredging issue at Fisherman’s Hall in Ladner.

August *It’s going to be a while, actually months, before the Highway 17A overpass is fixed.

The lanes were closed

following a crash July 18 when a commercial truck smashed into the overpass while heading south on Highway 99.

According to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI), only the design for the repairs will be done this summer. And nothing else, such as when the overpass will be repaired, will be known until then. *Delta’s MP had a new portfolio after a significant federal cabinet shuffle in Ottawa.

Carla Qualtrough became the new Minister of Sport and Physical Activity a position she held back in 2015. Twothirds of cabinet portfolios switched hands, with seven rookie ministers coming in to replace the seven ministers who are leaving. Five of the new ministers represent constituencies in Ontario, one is from British Columbia and one from Quebec. * The community must come together, take a stand and send a message for what it values.

That was the theme from organizers of an anti-hate rally held at Paterson Park in Ladner.

The rally organized

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He penned his final column with the paper, thanking the community and the hundreds of athletes he had profiled over the years covering sports for the Optimist and our sister paper the Richmond News. * More Delta firefighters were expected to be heading to the B.C. Interior to help battle the raging wildfires. Delta responded to an initial request on Aug. 18 sending five to the interior.

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News Year in Review CONTINUED from P15 September * B.C.’s Minister of Education and Child Care was on hand for the first day of school at Delview Secondary in North Delta for an important reminder about road safety.

Joined by representatives from the school district, Delta Police Department and ICBC, Rachna Singh stressed the importance of slowing down in school zones, as well as raising awareness on safety tips for students walking or biking to school. *It was a scary 24 hours for local resident Emma O Halloran when she noticed her little miniAustralian shepherd wasn’t quite herself after taking her for a walk around Winskill Park on the evening of Aug. 28. When she got home, she noticed her threemonth-old pup named Pepper didn’t look good and couldn’t stand by herself and was “totally

glassy eyed.” Pepper was rushed into Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital where they tested her urine and found it positive for fentanyl and other opioids, likely picked up during their walk in the park. *Delta Police Sgt. Katie Garcia is not your average police officer. She has gone above and beyond in a variety of different ways. In September, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) recognized her commitment and achievements with a Top 40 Under 40 award. *The inaugural Barnside Harvest Festival was a huge success with packed crowds for three days at Ladner’s Paterson Park. Festival attendees enjoyed great music, food vendors and just a wonderful community festival atmosphere the likes of which have not been seen in Delta for years. *More than 250 guests and VIPs attended the inaugural 7 Over

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The gala fundraiser raised nearly $200,000 towards the expansion of the Day Program for Older Persons at KinVillage. The award recipients included: Dr. Jack Taunton, Carlene Lewall, Peter Guichon, Avis Glaze, Bruno Marti, Leslie Abramson and Bill Wilms. * There’s been many changes in his 30-plus years working for the City of Delta, but it remains the best place to live in the Lower Mainland.

That’s what former city manager Sean McGill had to say about his lengthy tenure for the city where he was born and raised, recently retiring from his role as Delta’s top staffer. His last day as city manager was on Aug. 31. * The City of Delta found out how many new housing units the province wants to see built in the next five years.

Minister of Housing and Delta North MLA Ravi Kahlon announced housing targets for the first 10 municipalities selected as part of the Housing Supply Act. October *Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers seized nearly

200kg of opium concealed within inbound shipping containers in a pair of inspection investigations. *The Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation’s ‘Coming Home’ campaign received a significant financial contribution. Ryan and Cindy Beedie donated $5 million - the largest, single gift received toward the Foundation’s $18.25 million campaign for a new long-term care community at the Delta Hospital Campus of Care.

In recognition of this transformational gift, the new 200-bed facility will be named Beedie Long Term Care Centre. * Residents were being urged to protect themselves as respiratory virus activity will be heightened this fall and winter.

The Delta Division of Family Practice, in partnership with the City of Delta, community pharmacists, community physicians and Public Health, held flu clinics throughout the community.

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by Peter German & Associates, highlighting serious issues from the lack of a dedicated police force at Deltaport and other port facilities.

The report was recently released by the City of Delta and Delta Police and outlines concerns since the disbandment of the Ports Canada Police in 1997, as well as subsequent responsibility for port security fragmented among various entities. *A Tsawwassen man who never returned from a walk was found deceased in Point Roberts. *The BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure will delay scheduled repairs to the Highway 17A overpass at Highway 99 until next year. *Reach Society’s executive director Renie D’Aquila was named Citizen of the Year at the 72nd annual Business Excellence Awards Gala hosted by the Delta Chamber of Commerce.

December *Delta residents are getting real value for services as the city faces inflationary increases.

That’s how the proposed 7.75 per cent property tax increase was described at council

as it received approval.

The property tax amount includes 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. *The Harlow and Mary Ann Burrows Foundation generously donated $250,000 to Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation’s (DHCH Foundation) ‘Coming Home’ campaign to build a new long-term care community at the Delta Hospital Campus of Care. *Delta council granted final approval for a major redevelopment application in Ladner Village.

The Dunbar Lumber site at the corner of Bridge and Elliott streets will be redeveloped into a sixstorey, mixed-use project with 128 residential units.

The project includes 15,048-square-feet of commercial area on the ground level and 218 parking spaces accessed from the lane. *A first-degree murder charge was laid against a Delta woman after a women’s body was found in a home on 47A Avenue.

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Community

Reflecting on the year

The end of the year provides an opportunity for us to reflect on the past year.

People often say that experience makes us wise, but I don’t think that is necessarily true. I know people who have experienced much, but still haven’t grown through those experiences.

I believe reflecting properly on our experiences helps us to learn and grow by evaluating how we walked through something and thinking through how we can do it better next time. As we near the close of 2023, I hope you will take some time to reflect on all that has happened in the year.

In Matthew 7:15-20, Jesus says that we will be

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able to recognize what a person is all about by the fruit they bear. A healthy tree bears good fruit, and a diseased tree bears bad fruit. Similarly, if our values are not represented in the way we live, are they truly our values?

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Conversely, perhaps your schedule and the way you spend money expresses your value of generosity so clearly that you could reflect on the way you lived this year and confidently say that you embodied your values.

The bible says that there are some essential values that we should all aim to embody to flourish in life. These are the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

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Since caregiving takes place over several years, the impact can escalate over time. Caregiver stress is directly related to burnout.

One of the first steps to take is recognizing the signs of caregiver burnout so that action can

be taken to improve the situation: *worrying all the time *feeling tired often *changes in sleep *gaining or losing weight *becoming easily irked or angry *losing interest in activities once enjoyed *feeling sad or depressed *experiencing frequent headaches, pains or other health problems *misusing drugs or alcohol, including prescriptions *missing your own

medical appointments or other appointments.

Caregivers need to put themselves first at times to help avoid health complications that can come from the stress and demand of caregiving.

Ask for help: Figure out ways that others can help out and then be sure to let them know and accept anything that is provided.

Do the best you can: Every caregiver feels they are not doing enough at some point in time. Do whatever you can manage and know that it is

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Set small goals: Categorize responsibilities into smaller, more manageable tasks.

Make lists of what is most important and tackle those goals, moving on as needed.

Reach out to a support group: There are support groups for many different types of needs, including caregiver support. People who are

experiencing the same highs and lows as you can offer advice or just be there to listen.

Find ways to rest and sleep: Many caregivers are sleep deprived. If sleeping has become an issue, discuss potential remedies with your own doctor.

Look into respite care help: Taking a break from caregiving can do wonders. Certain adult

care centers and skilled nursing homes offer temporary respite care services for informal caregivers. A loved one can be dropped off for a night or two, giving you a rest. This also is an option if you want to go on vacation.

Caregivers may feel burdened by stress. There are options available to manage it.

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LIVING THE GOOD LIFE

Treatment options after a glaucoma diagnosis

Glaucoma affects tens of millions of individuals across the globe.

According to the World Glaucoma Association, roughly 112 million people are likely to have glaucoma in 2040, which would mark an increase of 30 million in just 20 years.

Glaucoma is not an individual disease but rather a group of eye diseases that can cause vision loss and blindness.

Here are some treatment options: Medicine: Prescription eye drops are the most common treatment for glaucoma. Eye drops work by lowering the pressure in the eye and preventing damage to the optic nerve, which is in the back of the eye. Eye drops are not a cure, but they can keep glaucoma from

getting worse. Eye drops are used every day, and some must be administered up to four times per day.

Laser treatment: Doctors may utilize laser treatment to drain fluid out of the eye. Laser treatment is a simple procedure that can be performed in the eye doctor’s office. Most patients receiving laser treatment for glaucoma feel little or no pain or discomfort, though they might see flashes of bright green or redlight during treatment. Most patients can return to normal daily activities the day after laser treatment. Laser treatment may need to be repeated more than once, as its effects can wear off over time.

Surgery: Various surgeries may be considered to treat glaucoma, but these may be recommended only after medi-

cine and laser treatment have proven ineffective. Surgery for glaucoma aims to lower pressure in the eye.

Once surgery is completed, patients will be prescribed eye drops with a goal of preventing swelling and infections.

Eye drops prescribed after surgery are different from other glaucoma eye drops, and patients may need to use them for several weeks after surgery.

Routine checkups to gauge how an eye is healing will be necessary, and patients may need to avoid activities like heavy lifting for a few weeks after surgery.

Some people end up needing surgery again, so patients can ask about the likelihood of that when their doctors recommend this treatment. There is no cure for glaucoma, but these treatments

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can help to stop its progression and prevent vision loss.

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DELTA SPORTS

Sports stories?

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The year in sports in Delta for 2023 IAN JACQUES

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It was quite the year for athletic achievement here in South Delta in 2023.

There were many significant individual performances in various sports, a number of team championships and other stories that shaped the local sports scene.

Below are just a few of the highlights that former Optimist sports editor Mark Booth and myself covered throughout the year.

January Tsawwassen’s Brandon McMillian helped his Swiss hockey team (Ambri-Piotta) capture the Spengler Cup with a 3-2 shootout win over Czech-based Sparta Prague.

The Delta Fire Department welcomed senior basketball teams from throughout the city to South Delta for the inaugural Delta Firefighters Classic. The action packed day featured seven competitive games including the North Delta Huskies and South Delta Sun Devils in boys action and the Sun Devils in girls play.

February The highlight of the

34th annual Delta Pacers Alumni Basketball Tournament was the announcement of the newly-created Neil Murray Scholarship.

Murray, is a long-time former Delta teacher who poured decades of his life into coaching high school basketball.

Grade 12 SDSS track and field athlete Aiden Turner was named a finalist for the B.C. High School Male Athlete of the Year.

Delta gymnast Lila Bulka, 16, became the first-ever female athlete from Delta Gymnastics to earn a spot on Team BC for the 29th edition of the Canada Winter Games.

There was an impressive medal haul coming back for Delta Special Olympic athletes from the 2023 Special Olympics Winter Games in Kamloops. There were six medals won from Delta athletes.

The SDSS senior girls basketball team was headed back to the provincials with a thrilling 86-83 win over Lord Tweedsmuir at the South Fraser AAAA Championships.

March The U18 Delta Footmen were crowned provincial champs after

The Delta Ice Hawks celebrate their league playoff championship.

a 14-6 win over Mission/ Valley in the gold medal game.

Delta goalie Rebecca Nobel backstopped Team BC to the U18 gold medal at the Canada Winter Games, while Ladner’s Makenzie Grant and Lila Bulka won bronze in the team event.

The SDSS senior girls basketball team finished ninth at provincials – their best finish in 19 years.

The South Delta Storm repeated on home ice winning back-to-back provincial championships at the U18 Tier 2 level.

A pair of Delta volleyball standouts closed out their university careers as Brynn Pasin and Jayde Robertson helped UBC to a national title.

The Grade 9 boys basketball team advanced to the provincial championship for the first time in

the school’s history.

April The Delta Ice Hawks were crowned PJHL champs after a thrilling seven-game league final over the Ridge Meadows Flames sending the team to the Cyclone Taylor Cup for the second straight year. The Ice Hawks would finish fourth at the tournament.

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SDSS grads Jace Minni captured his first NCAA tournament title at the University of Seattle Redhawk Invitational as a member of the Gonzaga University Bulldogs.

Terry McKaig, the chief architect behind the Thunderbird baseball team at UBC was inducted into the UBC Sports Hall of Fame.

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Sports May Hard worked paid off for a Ladner hockey player as Oliver Melnychuk earned a spot on Team BC for the Aboriginal Nationals in Winnipeg where he won a bronze medal.

The DSS ultimate team captured the schools first ever South Fraser senior title.

The SDSS senior girls were off to the provincial championships after a 3-0 win over McMath at the South Fraser AAA championships.

Tsawwassen’s Kaden Meyer was selected in the sixth round (124th overall) by the Kamloops Blazers in the WHL Prospects Draft.

June The DSS ultimate team finished second at the provincial AA championships.

SDSS senior and junior boys rugby teams both qualified for the provincials.

Ladner’s Ron Phillips was inducted into the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame as he was part of the 1971 Minto Cup champion Richmond Roadrunners.

Also inducted was North Delta’s Mitch Berger who was a kicker with the Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers in 2009 and Delta MP Carla Qualtrough for her work in an out of the pool as an

athlete and sport champion.

The SDSS senior girls soccer team wins bronze at the provincials.

July Matt Wilkinson (AKA) the Tugboat captures a major U.S. college award.

He is the National Junior Collegiate Athletic Association D1 Pitcher of the Year for Central Arizona. Later in the month he was selected by Cleveland in the MLB draft.

The 2009 Delta Coastal Selects girls soccer team repeated at provincial cup champs.

August Ladner’s Brooke Tuba was one of three B.C. players on the gold medal winning Canadian team at the U21 World Women’s Ball Hockey Championships in Czechia.

The Ladner Red Sox U13 AAA team won the provincial championship in Chilliwack beating Kelowna in the final. The baseball team was then off to nationals.

The Tsawwassen Athletics won the U13AA provincial championship after beating North Delta in the final.

Delta Police Const. Jessy Sahota won gold in wrestling at the World Police and Fire Games in Winnipeg.

South Delta Little League was crowned the District 3 championship after an impressive playoff run.

Delta Blue Jays won Baseball B.C.’s 15U AA national qualifier in Ladner beating the Langley Blaze to secure their spot at nationals where they repeated as national champs with a 7-2 win over Quebec in the final.

The South Delta Brewers were B.C. Minor Baseball’s junior men’s tier one provincial champs for the third straight year after beating Ridge Meadows 11-9 in the final.

September Delta basketball players Cameryn Tait, Syra Toor and Zoe Millette helped Team BC capture gold at Basketball Canada’s U15 national championship.

The Ladner Pioneers went back-toback capturing their second straight national senior mens lacrosse title.

The South Delta Padres won the Baseball BC Senior AA provincial championship.

Tsawwassen Martial Arts had 19 students part of the national team who competed at the World Karate Championships in Scotland.

The Delta Sports Hall of Fame announced its 2023 inductees in the

Sport Champions and Hall of Fame.

The ceremony was held in October.

October The Winskill Dolphins shined bright on the provincial and national stage picking up medals at several competitions.

November/December Charlie Rogers from Tsawwassen was selected to the Whitecaps FC program.

The JV Sun Devils football advanced to their first provincial final where they lost to Vancouver College at BC Place.

The SDSS senior boys lost a close one to Carson Graham in the quarterfinals to finish their season.

The DSS boys won bronze at the volleyball provincials - the first medal in 23 years.

The SDSS junior girls volleyball team won the provincial title after a 45-1 season.

The SDSS senior girls volleyball team won the South Fraser Championship and finished fourth at the provincials, which were co-hosted by SDSS and Seaquam.

The SDSS swim team dominated at provincials winning 17 gold medals, 39 total medals, four relay trophies and won the unofficial Top Scoring provincial title.

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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.

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This charming 3 bed 2 bath rancher on a serene street offers waterside living with a beautiful backyard by a peaceful waterway. Enjoy a splendid patio, outdoor shower, and covered solarium for year-round relaxation.

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Conveniently located near town center, school, park, and Ladner yacht club, this home embodies peaceful living with easy access to amenities.

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.

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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.

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.

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BE CHOOSEY! Significantly renovated creating the perfect ‘ready-to-go’ family home and ideal size for a young couple or anyone ‘right sizing’.

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2,185 sq.ft | 4 bedrooms | 2.5 bathrooms | 5,371 sq.ft lot Immaculate and well maintained ½ duplex with spacious plan offering formal living Amazing opportunity to own in one of Beach Groves best areas. 3 blocks from and dining area and great room concept kitchen family space. Master on main plus the beach & steps from Beach Grove Elementary this homes location is a 10/10.

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3,746 sq.ft | 3/4 bedrooms | 3.5 bathrooms | 78,762 sq.ft lot 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!

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$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.

NEW LISTING

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.

NEW LISTING

FOR SALE JUST LISTED

$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,

JUST SOLD

Legal Suite Above The Garage: 1 Bed/1 Bath 872 square feet w/ tenant parking pad.

SOLD

SOLD

WITH MULTIPLE OFFERS

AS BUYERS AGENT LISTED BY RE/MAX CITY REALTY

$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.

JUST SOLD

SOLD

WITH MULTIPLE OFFERS

SOLD

LISTED BY OAKWYN REALTY LTD.

$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.

SOLD

2 Bedrooms I 2 Bathrooms I 1087 sq. ft.

3.5 bathrooms 2161 square feet JUST SOLD

JUST SOLD

JUST SOLD

SOLD

WITH MULTIPLE OFFERS

WITH MULTIPLE OFFERS

$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.

SOLD

JUST SOLD

LISTED BY SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL

AS BUYER’S AGENT – LISTED BY SUTTON SEAFAIR

$799,000 173 - 1894 Osprey Drive, Delta

$739,000 307-1768 55A Street, Delta

3 Bedrooms I 3 Bathrooms I 1323 sq. ft.

2 Bedrooms I 2 Bathrooms | 989 sq. ft.

December 28, 2023 The Delta Optimist A29

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MARSHALL, Mel December 3, 1937 - November 11, 2023 On November 11th, we lost a husband, father, grand-father and greatgrandfather. And one helluva human being. In the blink of an eye, Mel went from being his usual, vibrant, independent, talkative self, to comatose. No one could have predicted or prevented this. With no hope of independence, mobility or his engineer’s thinking capacity, the family had to make the difficult decision to have him removed from life support. He did not suffer; his passing was quick, peaceful and full of grace. But for those left behind, it is an unimaginable loss.

REMEMBRANCES OBITUARIES

COOPER, Mary February 6, 1920 - December 14, 2023 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary. Mary lived a long and full life. She passed away peacefully, without pain and with daily visits from family.

Mary was a much-loved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She was extremely sociable and enjoyed people right to the end of her life. Mary was always ready for a cup of tea and a visit.

Mary longed to the Burnaby Lawn Bowling Club for over 25 years and formed many friendships there.

She enjoyed travelling, was an avid shopper and made sure she got her daily walks in, even in the snow with a walker.

She will be greatly missed by surviving family and friends.

Mary is predeceased by her husband, Vic, son, Bud, brother, Andy, father, Andy and mother, Mary.

She is survived by her daughter Betty (George), grandson, Rob, and granddaughter, Valerie (Jeff).

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Delta Hospital.

May the Sunshine of Comfort Dispel the Clouds of Despair

Mel was the eldest son of a trapper and inn-keepers daughter. His first year was spent living in a trapper’s cabin in northern Saskatchewan before his father moved the family to Alberta. As a railway employee, his dad moved the family to several Western Canada towns, finally calling Edson, Alberta home. Mel maintained many friendships from those Edson days at the Old Red Brick Schoolhouse. From these beginnings, Mel developed his sense of appreciation and gratitude for everything life offered. Nothing was taken for granted.

VANDENBOS, Pieter November 5, 1961 − November 28, 2023 It is with profound sadness that the family of Pieter VandenBos announce his sudden passing on November 28, 2023.

Pieter is survived by his children Ashley (Craig) and Spencer (Kate); grandchildren Madison, Ainsley, Willa and Nash; his special friend Viv; as well as father Ted (Lina); sister Scarlett (Dennis); and sister Nikki (Vitali). He is predeceased by his beloved mom, Anne Marie.

Pieter was born in Toronto, Ontario, on November 5, 1961. He played CIS Football at the University of British Columbia and was a part of the 1982 Vanier Cup champion team. He graduated in 1983 from the Bachelor of Arts program and went on to be the 4th overall pick in the 1983 CFL Draft. Pieter played 7 seasons as an offensive lineman in the Canadian Football League, playing for Winnipeg, Ottawa and finally ending his career with the BC Lions in 1989.

Pieter spent many years coaching softball, soccer and hockey, as well as volunteering for local sports organizations. His love of sport was passed down to his children and grandchildren − he was a fixture at his granddaughters games and in the yard playing catch.

Pieter enjoyed riding his bike, completing rides from Ladner to Kelowna, Calgary to Kelowna, Ladner to Whistler, and would often ride hundreds of kilometres a week. The annual Honesty Tour golf trip with his son and friends was one of his yearly highlights.

There will be no service by request.

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Mel graduated in 1960 from the University of Alberta with a degree in Civil Engineering. He accepted a job in Eastern Canada with Stelco; sales and steel designs were his forte. He was introduced to the concrete pipe and precast industry at this time. He also began work on his MBA at McMaster and McGill Universities, but was 3 courses short of graduation before the company transferred him back to Alberta. This training, though, would prove to be invaluable as later he would be in business for himself and offer business advice to others.

Ontario offered exciting opportunities. In 1969, Mel and friends started Erin Steel and Wire. In 1973, he was Sales and General Manager at Best Pipe. In 1976, he moved to Vancouver and became President of Davis Wire Canada. In 1980, he began his own company, Mel C. Marshall Industrial Consultants Inc. This proved to be his greatest achievement and he was still active in his company consulting, teaching, networking, designing, collaborating, selling - until his very last moment.

The wire, concrete pipe and precast concrete industries excited him. Anyone who knew him, knows the love, enthusiasm and commitment to excellence he had for them. He connected with companies in Denmark, Germany, England and the USA to bring their products and technology to the North American market. He attended hundreds of meetings, tradeshows and committees over his lifetime. Mel taught thousands of folks in both Canada and the USA at his production schools, marketing seminars, standards reviews and plant certification courses. His work garnered many awards and accolades over the years from every concrete association in North America. He was named a Fellow of both CSA and ASTM Standards organizations - the highest award given by these groups.

Mel had many other passions: sudoku puzzles, crosswords, reading, traveling, running, dancing, hockey, boating, fishing, skiing, snorkeling, kayaking, hiking and just being in nature. Over the last few years, he had to dial back on many of his activities due to an “electrical problem” in his heart. Although the Spirit still soared, the body didn’t keep up as well as it had. But as was his positive nature, he focused on what he could do instead of what he could not do.

Family and friends were important to Mel. He found ways to ensure we all knew he cared. His children (Braden with Deb; Melanie with Gary), grandchildren (Anthony; Emily; Wendy with Jon) and great-grandchildren (Linden; Marshall) brought him much joy. His “magic tricks” were always a hit with the younger ones. For over 50 years, his “Santa” was enjoyed by generations. Wonder no more where his sparkling eyes and dazzling smile came from - it was his Santa Magic at work.

Mel and Pat met in April 1984. One kiss sealed the deal; “… and they lived happily ever after”. Mel was a romantic; Pat was smitten with him. Their lives were full of love, laughter, adventure and tender moments. The decision to let him go was not easy - life without Mel is now quiet and empty. But memories and there are many - will fill the void now left.

“There are some who bring a light so great to the world that even after they have gone, their light remains.”

Please remember Mel this way - because this is really who he was.

Please visit the on-line memories and condolences at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/11536658 A Celebration of Life will be held in late April or early May. Details to follow later.

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A30 The Delta Optimist December 28, 2023 District of British Columbia Division No. 3 - Vancouver Estate No. 11-3024177

REMEMBRANCES IN MEMORIAM

NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING OF CREDITORS IN LOCAL PAPER (Section 102(4)) IN THE MATTER OF THE BANKRUPTCY OF

A TIME TO REMEMBER

537030 B.C. LTD. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the bankruptcy of 537030 B.C. LTD. occurred on the 20th day of DECEMBER, 2023, and that the first meeting of creditors will be held on the 10th day of JANUARY, 2024, at 10:30am at the office of the Trustee, 400 Tenth Avenue, Campbell River, in the Province of British Columbia. To attend the meeting virtually, please contact the Trustee.

Honour the memory of someone special by making a donation in their name to Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation.

Donations made in memory of your loved one can be acknowledged with cards sent to family members and an acknowledgement and receipt sent to the donor.

Tributes for December Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation acknowledges gifts in memory of: Frank Barr Jean (Margaret) Burak Ann Claggett Rubertina DeSouza Luke Fahrmann Jill Foran Rolf Gerhards Dennis Gerrard Victor Gerrard Ronnie Gibson Tom & Barb Gigliotti James (Jim) Green Wanda Green Carlo Grespan Mark Gunn Aaltje (Alice) Haklander Amrik S. Hothi Diane Kehoe Fred K. Kennedy Donald Kirkland Bill Kushnir Arden Leung June Massey Lila Massey John McGill Susan McKie Dharam Singh Nijjar Mitchel Reid James Richardson Joan Robinson Jack Rutherford Renata Scholz Rena Simpson Nicola (Nicky) Stowell Sipke Waslander Michelle Welch Mary Louise Witzel •••••••••••••

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.

In Memory of a Special Brother,

Dated at Campbell River, British Columbia, this 21st day of DECEMBER, 2023.

Terry Wilson

No length of time can take away, Cherished memories of our loved one gone to rest.

And those who think of him today, Are those who loved him best.

With love from your family xo

By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act. Mundie’s Towing, Storage & Service (1976) Ltd. will dispose of:

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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LEGAL legal/publiC notiCeS By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act KINGSWAY BAILIFF SERVICE will dispose of:

1) 2017 TOYOTA COROLLA VIN# 2T1BURHE9HC882479 RO: NASIR TAFRESHI MEHDI 2) 2019 NISSAN SENTRA VIN# 3N1AB7AP3KY342900 RO: DESIREE VENNE 3 2005 INFINITI FX35 VIN# JNRAS08W35X209707 RO: SEAN WAGNER 4) 2006 LAND ROVER RANGE VIN# SALME15476A200843 RO: 367865 BRITISH COLUMBIA LTD 5) 2003 DODGE RAM GCRVN VIN# 2D4GP44R43R259677 RO: DARCY RONALD HORVATH 6) 2018 ALFA ROMEO STLVO VIN# ZASFAKNN6J7C05068 RO: GUIDEPPE GUZZO 7) 2008 MINI COOPER VIN# WMWMF73548TV35632 RO: JARIC PREDRAG 8) 2001 FORD MUSTANG VIN# 1FAFP40461F209375 RO: OMEGA CACHO 9) 1995 NISSAN AXXED VIN# JN1HM16S3SX030595 RO: JEREMIE GESCHKE 10) 2013 DODGE RAM GCRVN VIN#2C4RDGBG7DR699931 RO: WILLIAM SLOAN 11) 2011 MERCEDES E550 VIN# WDDKK7CF0BF063939 RO: BICH TRAN 12) 2007 AUDI A3 VIN# WAUNF98P97A073900 RO: 367865 BRITISH COLUMBIA 13) CHEVROLET AVEO VIN# 3G1TX66E19L131249 RO: UNKNOWN 14) FORD FUSION VIN# 3FAHP081X7R215803 RO: UNKNOWN 15) TOYOTA HIGHLANDER VIN# JTEHF21A230102002 RO: UNKNOWN Units may be viewed and bids to be submitted on THURSDAY, January 4, 2024 between 10:00am to 3:00 pm.

1) 2017 SUBARU WRX VIN## JF1VA2P69H9835245 Debtor RO: YUEN CINDY Amount owed: $8540.25

All written bids to Mundie’s Towing 5917 Thorne Ave, Burnaby, BC V3N 2T8.

Viewing by Appointment.

Units can be viewed online: https://kingswaybailiff.com/car-gallery/ All email written bids to: Kingsway Bailiff Service by January 11th, 2024 at: info@kingswaybailiff.com www.KingswayBailiff.com

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LEGAL By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act ARIA TOWING LTD will dispose of: 1) 2008 International Van VIN# 1HTMMAAN98H571136 Debtor RO: Hemphill Darren David Amount owed: $5490.00 Viewing by appointment 604-773-1090, unit can be viewed at: 12711 #5 Road, Richmond All email written bids to: Aria Towing Ltd. by January 5, 2024.

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WAREHOUSEMAN LIEN By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act and on behalf of Maple Leaf Self Storage-Richmond, we will dispose of goods belonging to Alexander Kopp, a 1979 Dodge B300 to recover $677.10 plus accruing storage & any/all other expenses related.

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December 28, 2023 The Delta Optimist A33

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BOB CHANCEY Personal Real Estate Corp.

JUST LISTED - COACH HOME

Mortgage helper! Carriage home just steps from historic Ladner Village which includes legal COACH HOME above double car garage. Main home is 2,355 square feet home and features living room, dining room, open kitchen/family room, 3 large bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and the option of an additional 2 bedrooms, flex or games room in the top floor loft. The coach house is 883 sf, 2 level, 1 bedroom + 1 bath, with own laundry. TOTAL of 3,589 square feet.

PRIVATE LANE ACCESS to your double garage & tenant parking.

4819 47A Ave, Ladner

$1,598,000

STUNNING HOME IN SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION

Absolutely stunning home in Pebble Hill, one of Tsawwassen’s finest neighborhoods With over $400,000 in renovations this home is ready for you to move right in and bask in the beauty. 3,000 square feet featuring formal living and dining room, a gourmet kitchen that will delight any chef. Total of 4 bedrooms and 3 baths. Family room, and a bonus basement flex room area. Private back yard with covered deck, patio area and hot tub - great for entertaining.

5097 2A Ave, Tsawwassen

$1,899,000

CUSTOM BUILT HOME

RIVER LIFE AT ITS FINEST

This beautiful residence was built in 2010 and offers 3,600 square feet of living space and a total of 5 bedrooms. High end finishings throughout included large gourmet kitchen and eating area, entertainment size dining area and family room.

Coffered ceilings, crown mouldings, engineered hardwood flooring. Bedroom on main floor with 4 piece ensuite and 3 more bedrooms up. Attached studio above garage with separate entrance includes den & flex area. Large 45x190’ lot.

Float home living is truly a unique and appealing lifestyle. Surrounded by natures beauty with mountains, the Fraser river, sunsets, sunrises, eagles, swans and so much more. Boasting over 1,500 square feet this home offers 3 levels with open concept living/kitchen area. 2 bedrooms (or 1 bedroom and family room), plus a den. Loads of decks to enjoy the views. Many updates over the past 10 years. BONUS 35 foot boat slip right at your doorstep plus a garage with loads of storage in the loft.

5386 Crescent Drive, Ladner

$2,299,892

16, 3473 W. River Road, Ladner

$843,000