Delta Optimist April 4, 2024

EasterfuninDiefenbakerPark

TheEasterBunnypaidavisittoDiefenbaker Parkon Saturday(March 30) forthe Tsawwassen RotaryClubEaster event. The EasterBunny wasalso onhand forSunday’sparadeandegghunthosted by the LadnerBusiness Association. Seemorephotosfromboth events at:www.delta-optimist.com.

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

The B.C. government said last week (March 27) that anenvironmental assessmentcertificate has been issued forthe Tilbury Marine JettyProjecton Tilbury Island,in Delta.

George Heyman, Ministerof Environmentand Climate Change Strategy,and Rob Fleming, Minister ofTransportationand Infrastructure, madethedecisionafter, “carefullyconsideringtheenvironmentalassessment oftheproposalconducted by B.C.’s EnvironmentalAssessmentOffice,” according to the province.

Still requiringfederal approvalsand provincial permitsand authorizations beforeconstruction can start, theproposedliquefied natural gas(LNG)fuelling jetty will be used to fill carrierships exporting LNGand bunkering vesselsthat refuelshipsinotherlocations.

Theproject will be suppliedfromthe existingadjacent FortisBC Tilbury LNG plant.

To be jointly owned by Fortis LNG Jetty Limited Partnershipand Seaspan,

TilburyLNGjettyproject movesclosertoapproval

the jettyprojectis not dependenton theadjacentproposed FortisBC Tilbury expansion,whichis currentlyundergoingits own separate assessment.

Despiteoppositionconveyedelsewhere includingfromthecitiesof Vancouverand Richmond,theCityof Delta tooka neutral standontheproject, as wellas FortisBC’s proposed LNGfacilityexpansion, waiting fortheassessment results.

FortisBC welcomedthe approval, sayingitisoptimisticfederal approval willfollow soon.

“Tilbury LNGisallaround win-win fromdecarbonizingthe marine sector, to improvingairquality andsharing economic benefits with localand Indigenous businesses. We lookforward to the day we can call our regionthe ‘portof call’for low carbon marinefuellingonthe West Coast,’“ said Roger Dall’Antonia, presidentandCEOof FortisBC.

In 2022, FortisBC signed an agreement with the Musqueam Indian Band that includesoptionsfor Musqueam to acquire equity ownershipintheprojects at Tilbury, subject to regulatory approvalsandcertainconditions.

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UPFRONT

BoundaryBayAirportcelebratesRCAF’scentenary

PHILMELNYCHUK

pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

Motorists speed by it, athousandtimesa day, withfew awareofthe role thelittleairportplayed duringthe Second World War, 80 years ago.

Back then, beginning in April1941, Boundary Bay Airportpreviously wasknown as Royal Canadian Air Force Station Boundary Bay.

Coastaldefences were boosted afterthe attack on Pearl Harborand later, pilots were needed forthe wareffortandthe airforceneeded aplace to trainthem before sendingtheminto battle flyingB24 Liberatorand B25 Mitchell bombers against Japaneseforces.

While Aprilisananniversaryfortheairport, it’s alsoa majormilestone forthe RCAFwhichcelebratedits100th yearon April1.

Theairportis saluting that eventanddrawing attention to RCAFhistory

by fillingthreedisplay casesinthe main terminal withairforceartifacts fromthat time.

Forthe rest ofthe month,thedisplaysin the main terminal will be filled withmementoes,uniforms, badges, photosand evenaflimsy parachutethat showthe RCAF’scontribution.

Everyoneis welcome to stop by and readup onthemilitary’s role in formingtheairport.

As well,there will be a recognitionoftheair force’s centennial atthe Boundary Bay Airshow, July 13.

Julia Rieberger, administrativecoordinator with Alpha Aviation,which managestheairport, said she haslearnedmore aboutlocalhistory putting togetherthedisplay thanshedidinuniversity.

The stationalso was home to No.5Operational Training Unit,oneofthe largest bomberflighttraining schoolsinthe

British Commonwealth Air Training Planwherepilots, instructorsandmechanicsand supportcrewall worked to helpthe war effortindistant lands.

That unitoperated for about16 monthsand trained about4,500air

crew. According to the history plaques outside theairport, bombing practice tookplaceoffshoreof Tsawwassen.

“A tinylittlecornerof the world withlotsof history packedin,” said Rieberger.

“I think many people inthearea probably have a similarexperienceas I do... just havingnoidea thishistory exists so close to home.”

In addition to memorabilia, there’sone huge artifactthat remainsfrom those days.

Theheritage hangar was builtin1941and is stilloperationaland isafavouriteformovie shoots.

“You canimagine this beingfilled with Liberators (bombers). It wasa busy place at that time,” said Rieberger.

“There was so much here. There wasawhole community outhere. To still have thispieceof

history,although it does requirealotof maintenance,it’s a neat landmark for sure.”

Kathy Delisser, general manager ofAlpha Aviation, saidthehistory “is something to be proudof... we were able to supportthe Canadian effortandthe RCAFand they’re100 yearsold,as of today.

“It’s just creating the awarenessofhow rich our history isandit’s something to be proudof.”

As soon as the Pacific warendedin September 1945, so didthetraining unit,in Oct. 31,1945.

Commander J.B. Williamson saidonthat day,that all aircraft had been sent to Abbotsford andthat all flying had stopped at Boundary Bay.

“Soonthe peaceand quietofthegrave will settle overthisonce busiestof stations.

“No. 5Operational Training Unitofficially died at midnight tonight.”

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NoticeisherebygiventhatDelta City Councilwillholda Public Hearingtoreceive representations from anypersons whodeemitintheir interest to addressCouncil regardingthe followingproposedprojects. The Public Hearingwill beheld as part of theRegular Councilmeetingasfollows:

Date: Monday,April 8,2024

Time: 4:00 p.m.

Place: Theatre, NorthDelta Centre forthe Arts,1142584 Avenue,Delta,BC WATCH LIVE: This Public Hearingwillbebroadcast live at www.delta.ca/watchlive.Members of thepublic whodonot wish to speakmay listenand watchtheproceedings on theCity’swebsite.Video recordings are archived on theCity’swebsite.ThisPublic Hearingmay be convened by electronic meansasauthorizedbythe Council ProcedureBylaw No.8330,2023.

ProjectNo. 1(File No.LU009583)

Location: 11118,11128 and1113880A Avenue

Applicant: JoeMuego,HearthArchitectural Inc.

Proposal: Application foranOfficialCommunity Plan Amendmentand Rezoning to allowfor thesubdivisionof the subject propertiesintofive single detached residential lots andthe constructionofa newdwellingwithanin-ground basement,secondary suiteand coachhouse on each lot.

Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No.3950,1985, AmendmentBylaw No.8384,2024

To change thelanduse designation in theNorth DeltaFutureLandUse Plan (ScheduleC.1)fromSingle Family Residential (SFR) to Residential Ground-Oriented (North Delta) (RG(ND)) to allowtheproposed densityof43units perhectare.

DeltaZoningBylaw No.7600,2017, AmendmentBylaw No.8385,2024

To rezone thesubject propertiesfromSingleDetachedResidential2 (RS2)toComprehensive DevelopmentZone No. 40 (CDZ40)toallow subdivisionofthe subjectproperties into fivesingledetachedresidentiallots.

Staff Contact: EmilyPaterson– 604-952-3612

IMPORTANTINFORMATION REGARDINGTHE PROJECT

Materialsrelated to theproject such as thestaffreport, proposed bylaw(s),detailedmapsand otherinformationmay be inspectedatDelta City Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent,Delta,BC, MondaytoFriday, excluding statutoryholidays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. from Thursday,March 28,2024 to Monday, April8,2024. Materials mayalsobeviewedat www.delta.ca/publichearing

If youhavea generalinquiry regardinga proposed projectorifyou wouldlike assistance to inspectany relevant documentation,please contactthe DevelopmentDepartmentbyemail at development@delta.ca or byphone at 604-946-3380.

Correspondencereceivedupto 12:00p.m. on Friday,April 5,2024 will be includedinthe Agendapackage and correspondencereceivedthereafter will beprovided to Councilin advanceofthe Public Hearing. All correspondence addressedtoCouncil will form part of thepublic record forthisPublic Hearingand must includeyournameand full address

Once thePublic Hearinghas concluded,no furtherinformationorsubmissionsmay be considered by Council.

PARTICIPATEINTHE PUBLIC HEARINGPROCESS

ThePublic Hearingisopentoall membersofthepublic.Any personwhobelievesthattheirinterest in property will beaffected by theproposedproject shallbegiven an opportunity to providetheir comments (support,concerns, or opposition) to Councilin thefollowingways:

WritetoMayor andCouncil

City of Delta

4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent,Delta,BCV4K3E2

Email mayor-council@delta.ca

To speakvirtually at thePublic Hearing, youmust register at least24hours in advanceofthe Public Hearing andsubmit a“Request to Speak” form availableat www.delta.ca/publichearing.Alternatively, youmay call the Office of theCityClerk at 604-946-3220 to register.You will be askedtoprovide thefollowing information.

To register,email publichearing@delta.ca or call 604-946-3220 andprovide:

1.Public Hearingmeetingdate;

2. Projectnumber;

3. Whetheryou will speakin-person,bytelephone or by Zoom videoconference; and

4.Yourcontact information (name, address, phonenumber, andemail address).

Once registered,you will beprovided details needed to participate. Youdonot need to register to speakinperson.

Cityspringclean-up startsnextweek

PHILMELNYCHUK

pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

Thetimeof year is here when Delta residents want to clean outtheir garages, backyards, and stuffed closetsinorder to welcomeanew spring.

AndtheCityof Deltais ready to make the chore easy.

Thecity’s2024 Spring Clean-upin Tsawwassen is setfor Monday, April 8 and Tuesday, April9,in Ladner.

Residentswhonormally receivecity garbage collection can put out their largeritems of junk onthose days forpickup. However, thereare limitsas to how much trash to truck out to the

curb. Theamountleft can’t be larger than a pickuptruckload,or2.5 mx1.2mx1 m.

As well,theitems can’t be overlylargeand must be able to be handled by two people.

Furthermore, loose materialisn’taccepted so everything must be bagged or bundled.

According to the city’s website, not meeting such guidelinescould leavetheitem sitting at the curb where residents must stillcollector remove them.

Someoftheitemsthat will be accepted include luggage, patio umbrellas, poolcovers,as wellas furniture such as tables, desks, chairs, book-

shelves,entertainment centres,plastic patio furnitureandmetal lawn furniture.

Appliances such as stoves, barbecues, dishwashers, dryers and washing machines also will be hauled way withtheexception offridgesandfreezers which willnot be taken away.

Scrapmetalalso will be taken but such items will be collected separately so residentsare asked to keep those apart fromtheother junkthat’s at the curb.Anyquestions aboutwhat canand can’t be picked up can be answered at 604-9463260or at:www.delta.ca/ contact.

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All eyes on Ottawa to see if Deltagets any federal cash

Budgetwillbeannounced on April 16

PHILMELNYCHUK pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

Despitea recentmeeting witha topfederal politician, Delta’s mayor hasminimalexpectations aboutanyhelpfrom Ottawa forhousing, sewageplants, tunnels,transit, and port police.

George Harviemet

Treasury Boardpresident AnitaAnandon March 11, aboutamonthahead ofthefederal government’s budget, April16.

Harvie, chairof Metro Vancouver, posted online that he hada “veryproductivediscussion” with Anandonthe “critical need”forfundingthe

Iona Island Wastewater Treatmentplant, thenew Fraser River tunnel, “and theneed to police our ports.”

Canadian portsdonot have anyfull-time police presence.

However, there were nopromises.

Andhe’s notoptimistic.

“Theprovinceof B.C. seems to always be ignored,” Harvie saidin a follow-upinterview with the Optimist.

Thefederal governmentneeds to have

moreofapresenceand to supportitsMP Carla Qualtroughmore, he added.

“We hada very good discussion with regard to thepriorities,thefact that Deltadidn’t get anyhousingaccelerator funds,” Harvie said.“We talked abouta number ofissues. She(Anand) was very receptive. At the sametime,shecouldn’t commit to anything.”

Harvie wanted to thank Surrey Boardof TradepresidentAnita Hubermanfor settingup the half-hourmeeting.

“We’llknowoncethe budget…is released,” he said.“Whenitcomes to thefederal government, thereare alotof asks out there…across Canada I just hopethey pay attention to theneedsherein B.C.”

Harvie saidtheprovinceneedsfunding, for waterand sewer, hospitals,and schools,inorder to cope withgrowth.

“That’swhat concerns residentsin Delta right now, withgrowth,” he said.

He disagrees withthe approach by theprovince dictatingmoredensity in single-family residential

zonesasa wayof meetinghousingtargets.

Under recentprovinciallegislation,cities will be required to allow three-to-fourunitson single-detached lots, whileup to sixhousing units will bepermitted on larger single-familyor duplex lotsthat are close to transit stops withfrequent service.

“I’vealways said we shouldfocus ourgrowth on our majorarterial routes. It was part of my electionplatform, but I’m very upset over the fact oftheone-size-fits-all approach fromtheprovince becauseit’s going to affect ourcommunity. I’m still going to argue againstit,” he said.

Harvie saidthat Delta canmeetitsgrowthtargets by developingalong its majorcorridors, such as56th StreetorLadner Trunk Road.

Theprovince has said Delta has to create 3,607 newhomes withinfive years.

“We canaccommodate the targetedgrowth that they putusunder, and we candoit without affecting our(singlefamily) residentialareas,” headded.

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DPDgetting fewer false 911 calls

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Delta police have had to deal withfewer pocket dialers lately.

A recent report to the Delta police boardon callsfor service responded to by policenotes that, historically,the numbers have been relatively stable, with minorfluctuations, averagingaround 27,000 callsannually.

However, beginning in December2023,the callsfor serviceshowed a decrease of about20 per cent.

The report notesthat decrease is largely attributed to updated standard operatingprocedures at E-Commfor handling abandonedorfalse911 callsfromcellphones, such asaccidental pocket dialsandinadvertent

activationsoftheemergency SOSfeature.

The revised proceduresthat were developed forefficienciesare nowinalignment with thoseofother police departmentsinthe Lower Mainland.

In the past,E-Comm dispatchedDPDofficers to allfalseor abandoned 911 callsfromcellphones andofficersconducted follow-ups to verifythe accidental nature of calls, puttinga strainon police resources.

The revised standard operatingprocedures enableE-Comm calltakers to criticallyassess such callsfromcellphones, ensuringthat DPD officers aredispatchedwherenecessary.

Whena911 callfrom a cellphoneisdetermined to be falseor abandoned,

dispatchersare responsiblefor verifyingthe call’s authenticity,confirming the caller’s safety,and ascertainingthat thereis noemergency.

Recent datashows that officersarenow attending approximately 80fewer abandonedor false911 calls received by E-Comm,andfocusingonincidentswhere a police responseis justified, Police Chief Neil Dubord toldthe board.

He noted upcoming statisticsshowing fewer callsfor service won’t meantherearefewer callsfor real serviceand that police will have additionaltime to do moreproactive policing.

Dubord assured,“We areheavilyengagedand certainly respondingin thenormal mannerthat wewould respond to.”

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Severalenvironmental groups gave thethumbsdown to theenvironmentalcertificate, saying itis disappointingandunsurprising, giventhemillionsthefossilfuelindustrylobbying machine has spentonconvincing Canadiansthat LNGis a cleanenergy, Stand.earthis calling ontheprovincial govern-

ment to trulycommit to anenergy transitionthat moves away fromfossil fuelprojectsandinvests in real climate solutions.

Wilderness Committee Climate campaigner Peter McCartney said British Columbiansare likely topaytheprice fortheprovincial government’sdecision to approve theprojecton theirutilitybills.

According to the

province,theassessmentinvolved extensive consultation with technicalexperts,federaland local authorities, First Nationsand Indigenous groups,as wellasthe public,addingthat the ministers concluded that provincial requirements would avoidor minimizethe potential negativeimpactsof the projectinareasofprovincialinterest.

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUTDELTA SPRING CLEANUP

At505-Junk, we understand that notallitemsare accepted during theCityofDelta's annual spring cleanup. That’s whywewill be waivingour $99pick-up feeand just charging forthe weight of materialsthe dayafter theCityofDelta pickupsinTsawwassen& Ladner to ensure your itemsarerecycled properly.

No$99 Pickup FeeDates:

Onlypay forthe weight of your materials

Tsawwassen: Tuesday, April9th

Ladner: Wednesday, April10th

We ACCEPT thefollowing itemsare thatareNOT accepted as part of theCityofDelta Spring Clean-Upprogram:

Itemsthatcannotbehandled by twopeople

Loosematerials

Construction anddemolitionmaterials such as wood,cabinets, doors, toilets,ordrywall Electronics, paint, tires, smallappliances,and light fixtures

Call (604) 505-5865 or visit www.505junk.com/southdeltato schedule your pickup today.

(604)505-5865

Come visitusthisSaturdayatthe SouthDelta Home Show taking placeatThe RedBarnatSouthlandsbetween 11am-4pm

Aprotest washeldin Deltain2021. Severalenvironmentalgroupsarestill opposedtotheLNGproposal.

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Oureconomyissickerthanyouthink

KIRKLAPOINTE

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Canada’s and B.C.’s economies areindistress, but youcould be forgivenfornotnoticing.

On the surface, much appearsinshape. Official inflation numbers are abating, and it’s true Canada didn’t getas hard-hitasotherG7 countries

Unemploymentlevels seem relativelylowand suggestan ongoing labourshortage in an economyof highdemand.Andthecountry’s grossdomesticproduct (GDP) indicatesgrowth,albeit at a slight rate.

Lookmore closely,though,and many economists sayadifferent perspectiveemerges.

As economistand policyvicepresident David Williams at the Business Council of British Columbianotes, many of the componentsof Statistics Canada’s consumerpriceindexarepriced higherthantheinflation rate.Try telling someone at the supermarketthat inflation has been wrestledinto submission.

Most oftheemploymentopportunities requirenoqualifications

andarenot well-paying.

Statistics Canada dataindicated private-sector jobgrowth has been weak recently– butthereis anemployment bonanzainthe public sector.Ofcourse, we pay for those jobsandthey have adifferent rolethan to buildprosperity.

And,as Williams pointed out, we lately oweanyGDPgrowth to anextraordinaryimmigration surge– sixtimesthehistoric post-Second World Warlevels,an astonishing3.2-percentgrowthin the last yearalone.

Last week, we learned we have 2.7million temporary residents.

The top-lineGDP numbers don’t tellthefull storyof stalled per capitaGDPfor seven years thathas slipped into decline.

Withoutacoherent economic growth strategy basedoninnovationorinvestment, the Justin Trudeau governmentused immigration policy topaperit over.

It did so understandingthere would be insufficienthousingfor newcomers, so populationgrowth has spurredanunintendedconsequenceofhigh rent inflation.

B.C. ledthecountry’s economy inthe last decade, butnolonger.

Carolyn Rogers, atthe Bankof Canada, has warnedofa“productivityemergency.”

Per capitaGDPdeclinedin2023 and will againthis yearandnext. Peopleare leaving, notcoming. Large projects(LNG Canada,the Trans Mountainpipeline,the Site C dam)are approachingcompletion.

It is truethat fewer Canadians areliving belowthe povertyline andincomeinequity has been reduced.

Butitisalsotrue we have significanthousingunaffordability,high householddebtand a large cohort holding variable rate mortgages We can’tfinda balance between resourceexploitation and climate changegoals.

And our ravenous realestate

investment habit,nowthat housingisanasset class, haslikely displaceda sizeable portionof would-beentrepreneurialism.

It’s proving safer to buy propertiesand sit back as their value growsthan to sweatthrough a startup.

Last week,thedeputy governor ofthe Bankof Canada warnedof a “productivityemergency.”

Carolyn Rogers said Canada lagsininvestmentin machinery, equipmentandintellectual property – criticalelementsinproductivity gainsandin stavingoff another roundofinflation– and that business sectorproductivity has stagnatedfor seven years.

Thelonger-term trend has been evenmoredepressing.

Shenotesthat in 1984,the Canadian economy was generating88 per cent of the per-hour valueofthe U.S. economy; by 2022,it was71 percent. Only Italy amongG7countries has slumped further.

There, everyonefeel better now?

Kirk LaPointe is a West Vancouver columnist withdecades of experiencein Canadian media.

Gothroughthetunnel, or bury my headin thesand?

Theplanforthe new tunnelis asbig amess asthetraffic

trying to get throughit. Anyonewho’s travelled northinthe past three weeks has been subjected todelayandconfusion Thenew pylon system hascreated a serious headachefor people. It seemslooking at pylonsislikeadeerin theheadlights–what do Ido? It onlytakesone car hittingthebrakes to hold upa kilometre’s worthof traffic.

Noticehowthefirst day wasthe Monday after the time change? What’s the thoughtprocessthere?

Let’s confuse people whentheyareadjusting to thelossofanhour.

Perhaps to encourage permanent daylight time?

Ithoughtthe best move to make things even worse was to closea lane onthe Steveston Hwy. exitthat morning, backing trafficuponthehighway. Thank goodness, I took theleft lanethat day. I may still be stuck there if I hadn’t.

Addinthat I haven’t

Community Comment BRAD SHERWIN

seenanyone patrolling thehigh occupancy lane for months.I guess with so many EVs, it’s hard to determinewhena single rider is allowed, so why

tryanylonger?

Let’sfaceit,the tunnel isa gong show. Thefact that we stilldon’t have a planis ridiculous.If we thinkthat it’s badnow, just waituntilthey start buildingthenewone.

What I findmostironic isit maynot be calledthe George Massey Tunnel. I believe the public wanted a tunnelinsteadof a bridge forthetradition, andnowtheexisting name maynot be used.

Afterall, with South Deltaand South Surrey planning so much growth, shouldn’t we find ways to

alleviatetheextratraffic?

I still believe we should abandonthis version, buildathirdcrossing through Tilbury,across to Richmondand carryon to Vancouver at thefootof Boundary Road.

The ‘new’ tunnel will have three lanes– but don’t we have three lanes now at rush hour?

Doesn’t seemlike much ofanupgrade,forallthe trafficthat’s coming.

BANKOF CANADA

Aspringtimereminderfor pedestriansandmotorists

Editor:

Nowthat spring ishere, thisisanote to remindall pedestrians to always pushthecrosswalk yellow-flashing lights,if available, before youcross. As well,always walkonthe sidewalk when availableandnotonthe sideof

the roadorinthebike lane. Pedestrians always must be careful. Even though you may have the rightof way,a caris farbiggerand willalways wininany encounter.

Happy spring!

Susan Mitchell

Stopturning Tsawwassen roadsinto roller coasters

Editor:

I’mannoyedthat yetanother setof speed bumps has beeninstalledon 12th Avenue, ratherthan speed signs thatare equallyaseffective.

Howlong before every roadin Tsawwassenis riddledin speed bumps? If you need to doanenforcement blitz, do so, but stop ruining our roads!

Greg McDonald

Sympathizeswiththesestores

Editor:

Re: Delta buysLadner Village commercial properties

Thisis just another head scratcher.

So,theCityof Deltais going to get ridofthe six or sevenviable businesses so it can, sometimein thefuture, developthe property at thecorner of Deltaand Chisholm streets.

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Theseare someofthe best shopsinLadner. They have athriving business, someofthem for many years, such as Heritage House Interiors.

Howlong willthat land sitemptywhilethe citycomesup with a viableplan? Is thisthe samecitythat gave usthe somewhat disappointing “Green Space”infront of Johnny’s Corner?All pavement, nogreen. Don’t getme started ontheuninviting wood block furniture.

Here’s anidea -let Deltafirstdevelopthe

run-down area at the cornerof Georgiaand Chisholm, across from the pop-up park. Now, that property isan eyesore.

No businesses would have to relocate. In fact, tearing down those buildingsandbrambles would be a huge improvement evenifit satemptyforafew years.

What ashame.Ifeel forthese business owners.

Johnny Vantol

Whatwereyouthinking,Cityof Deltacouncil?Orareyou?

Editor:

“What were youthinking Deltacouncil?” was my reactionwhenI readthe letterfrom JamieFraserof Heritage House Interiors, inthe March21 edition ofthe Optimist. We areconstantly beingencouraged to shoplocalandthena valuablemerchantistreatedlikethis? Peoplecome

fromthroughoutthe Lower Mainland to shopthere, which benefitsother merchantsinthevillage It will be a greatlossif they can’t relocateclose by. Comeup witha betterplan, Delta council. Thisoneis ridiculous!

I’ll keepthisinmindnexttime I vote in ourcivicelection.

Lynda Lochhead

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Givingawaytreesafrivolous expenseforaselectfew

Editor:

I read withinterest in the March21 editionof the Optimist that theCity of Deltaisgiving away “free trees” to 500lucky residents.

Nothingin lifeisfree, my parentstaught me, so whoisultimately paying forthesefree treesfor a selectfew?

Deltataxpayersof

course,andnotonlyare thetreesfree, butthe lucky recipients willalso have theirtreesdelivered to theirhomeforfree.

Moretaxdollars being abused.

Alltaxdollars belong to all residentsof Delta andshould be used for the benefitofall,notfrivolously used to enhance a handfulofproperties.If

residents want to beautify their back yards, they can payfortheir owntrees.

I very much object to this wasteof my rising taxdollars to pay for“free trees” fora selectfew. Thereare many more importantpressing areas wherethesetaxdollars coulddo good forall Deltans.

WilSteffen

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So,acouplein Tsawwassen,who own three homesinGreater Vancouverand run Airbnbs(Optimist, March 28)areasking forthe provincial government to change the rulesforthem? They don’t getit.

They have been runningahotel/rooming house businessina residentialneighbourhood for years.

Delta hasnever had any rulesor regulations aboutshort-term rentals,unliketheCityof Vancouver, so they didn’t

evenneed to getalicence orinspection.

Before COVID-19hit, I googled “airbnbLadner” and wasshocked by how many were in my neighbourhood,including severalentirehouses that wererented 365 days a year No one lived there. It wasa pure investment/hotel business.

Someoftheentire homes(that were Airbnb) nearme changed hands duringthe pandemicand Iam happy to see they arelived in by owners or long-term renters now.

I personallydon’t want a“hotel”nextdoor to me.

This type of business haseroded the rental marketforfolkswholive and work here.

Thisisaglobalissue and many citiesaround the world have enacted laws banningorcontrollingshort-term rentals becauseofthenegative effectsonlocals.

Thiscouple,whoare very fortunateto own three homes, have many options.

We don’t need to feel sorryforthem.

Martha Cheney

Difficult to sympathize withAirbnb

Editor:

Ifinditdifficult to sympathize with people who run Airbnbsthat arenotintheirprincipal residence.

Thereare many peoplewhoaredesperate to findlong-term rentals.

wasoriginally about providing spacein your own home.

They couldprovide a spaceforthem. Butoh,I guessitisn’t asprofitable… Airbnb

I guesstheprofit motive put paid to that idea.

Jane McCall

forms.

CityofDeltafacingenormousdikingupgradebill

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Just how much the Cityof Deltacould be on thehookforthe massive cost to upgradeitsdiking systemis stillnot clear, unlessbillionsin governmentfunding materializes.

The B.C. government recently released itslongawaited flood protection strategy,aplanthat doesn’t specifytimeliness, pricetagsorhow projectsare to be funded.

Theplanis to be a guideforcontinuedflood preparednessandmitigation works, withone ofthe “pathways” aimed at developing a predictablefundingprogram includingestablishing ongoingtailored funding programsfor hazard risk mitigation.

Thedocumentalso notescollaboration with thefederal government, cost-sharingacross sectors andlevelsof government, as wellascoordination withother agencies will be explored.

Coun. DylanKruger saiditisdisappointing theplanfallsshorton criticaldetailsincluding priorities,costbreakdownsandhow much each levelof government isexpected to contribute.

Thetotal costtoupgrade Delta’s extensive diking systemtothelateststandardsis estimatedataround$2billion.

He saidtheprovincial announcementof$39 millionforflood mitigationforallof B.C. is just adropinthe bucket. The costofdikeupgradesin Deltaaloneare well over $2billion, andthe costs across Metro Vancouver aremore than $12billion.

“It’sdisappointing that theflood strategy doesnotcontemplate re-establishing the provincial government astheprimarydiking authorityinBritish Columbia,as requested by multiple resolutions fromthe Unionof BC

Municipalities(UBCM),” saidKruger.

Theprovince released its Intentions Paperon theupcomingflood strategy more than a year ago. That document acknowledgedthat,due to climate change, river floodingisexpected to be at least 10-to-20 percent morefrequent, while localfloodsfromheavy downpoursareexpected to be 40 percentmore frequent, andthat sea level rise of more than one metre is expected by theendofthiscentury.

The report noted the

vast majority ofdikesin theprovinceno longer meetprovincial standards, withone study estimatingonlyfive per centofalldikesinthe entire Lower Mainland meet current standards.

However, while the Intentions Paper described theneed forplanningas wellas reviewingand modernizinglegislationand regulations,itdoesnot go so farasconcludingwho shouldfootthebillfor theenormousexpense.

“Local governments are stuckinlimbo with

diking infrastructure we don’t want, withoutany ability to payforbillions ofdollarsinupgrades that senior government is requiring. I’mhopefulthat the province will work with municipalities to developthis high-level strategy into aplanthat prioritizesactionitems, prescribes specifictimelines,anddevelops a detailedfundingmodel foraction,”Krugeradded.

ACityof Delta report notesthat thecommunity currently has$6.5

billion in privateproperty and publicinfrastructure protected by Delta’s dikinginfrastructure, while theestimated damage by a majordikebreach isanywherefrom$1 billion-to-$3billion,adding about53 percent of Delta’s land mass is vulnerable to flooding.

TheFraser Basin Council recommends establishingalong-term fundingprogram to support implementation ofthe Lower Mainland Flood Management

ISSUANCE OF PESTICIDE USEPERMIT

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TheMinistryofEnvironmentandClimateChangeStrategyhas issuedthe MinistryofForests apermiton March19,2024 to useBtk (Bacillusthuringiensisvar.Kurstaki),commercialformulation Foray48B, to eradicate anestablishingspongymoth(Lymantriadispar;formerly referred to asgypsymoth)populationin a203-hectareparcelin South Delta,eastof Tsawwassen(seemap).Btkhasbeenapproved for thecontrolofspongymothlarvaein Canadasince1961.

Theareashownwill receive up to threeaerialapplicationsbetween April15andJune30,2024.Eachtreatmentapplicationwilltakeupto twomornings to complete, unless interrupted by poor weather,and willbeconductedbetweensunriseand7:30a.m. Treatmentdatesare weatherdependentandwillbeadvertisedwithlawn andhighway signspriortoeachapplication.

Acopyofthepermitandmapcanbeviewedonline,at: gov.bc.ca/spongymoth-news

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MetroVancouvercomesup withmulti-hazardmap

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

TheCityof Delta has a highprobability risk in a coastalflooding scenario, butis at lower risk of lowormoderateground shakinginan earthquake compared to Richmond, while Burns Bog has alowerprobabilityof wildfirecompared to vast areasonthe North Shore.

Thoseare someof thefindingsin Metro Vancouver’s Regional Multi-Hazard Mapping Project, whichincludes thecompletionof regional single-hazard maps, dataquality rating maps, as wellas multi-hazard mapsforcoastalflooding, riverflooding, earthquakesand wildfires.

A recent report to the regionalplanningcommittee says the region, situated ontheFraser Riverdelta with many forestedareasand steep slopes,as wellaslocated inoneofthe most seismically active zonesin Canada,isa risk to a varietyof natural hazards.

In ahigh-probability scenario, approximately 63 percentof Metro Vancouver’s land base would be susceptible to one to threeofthefour

hazardsassessed in the study.

The report says the study results willallow Metro Vancouverand member jurisdictions to considerandintegrate regional-scale hazard informationfor several hazard typesinto planning analysis, projects andmodelsforthefirst time.

“Theimpactsof climate change are already affectingthe region andare projected to becomemore frequentand severe over time,affectingthe region’s communities,infrastructure, and naturalenvironment. Climate change can also amplifytheimpacts of natural hazards;for example, sealevel rise can increase the severity of coastalfloods, and warmer temperaturescombined withlongerdrought periods canincrease the threatof wildfires,” the report adds.

Understandingthe region’s hazardous areasisacriticalfirst step towards making informed landusedecisions.

Whiletheproject results have somelimitationsforuse at the locallevel,the hazard maps can be used to

supplementexisting local hazard data,identifyandprioritize areas forfurther detailed local hazardanalysis, identifylocationsthat may be susceptible to multiple hazards,as well as highlightopportunitiesfor collaboration betweenmember jurisdictionswhere hazards extend across boundaries,the report alsonotes.

Meanwhile,theCity of Deltaisplanning to undertakeits owncomprehensive hazardand risk vulnerabilityassessment.

Thecity last fallissued a requestforproposals to conductananalysis to identifyandassess potential hazardsthat pose athreat.

Thosefactorsinclude climate change and atmospheric hazards such asextreme heat, cold spells, rainstorms anddroughtincidents that arealready increasinginfrequency and severity,increasing the risk of wildfireandother hazards.

The goalfor Deltais to enhancedisasterpreventionandmitigation,preparedness, responseand recovery efforts.

WelcomeHome To Ladner Village

Some places aresospecialyou neverwanttoleave.Theyexude atimeless beauty andcomfort that can’tbereplicated. Ladner Village, with itshistoric storefrontsand friendly ambiance, is one of thoseplaces.

Bridge &ElliottbyHeadwater uniquelyemerges in themidst of this charm, intersecting contemporary design with aclassic community.The collection of studio,one,two,and threebedroom homes channels afresh perspective on Ladner living.Ameaningfulexperiencelikethisdoesn’t oftenappear. Live someplace cherished.

Deltatolookforsecondirrigationintakeforfarmers

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

A study will be undertaken to seewhere a secondirrigationintake can be located to support Delta’s farmingcommunity.

TheCityof Delta recentlyannounceditis receivinga$135,000grant

throughthe Food Security Emergency Planningand PreparednessProgram fortheanalysis, funded by the BC Ministryof Agricultureand Food anddelivered by the InvestmentAgriculture Foundation.

The$20-millionfund wasannounced last September to help with

planningandpreparation for agriculturalemergencies, while strengtheningfood security The grantis separate from another recentfunding announcement regardingtheAgricultural Water InfrastructureProgram by theprovince.

WiththeFraser River freshet occurring earlier

inthe year,faster snowpack meltand rising sealevels pushingmore saline water towards Delta’s onlyirrigation intake at Tasker Pump Station,thefunding for the study willallowthe city to lookforanideal locationfora second irrigationintakefrom theFraser River, thecity

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Theprojectisagreat exampleoftheproactive work that can be undertaken to ensure Delta keepsproducinga sustainable supplyoffood, said PamAlexis, Minister ofAgricultureand Food.

Mayor George Harvie saidthat with climate change challenges such astheFraser Riverfreshet and rising sea levels impacting Delta’s irrigation systems,theprojectis crucialfor water sustainability.

Delta will be preparing to retainaconsultant througha requestfor proposals by this summer withthe studyanticipated to be completein2025. Theinitiative willexplore options to increase the supplyofirrigation water forlocal agriculture with new waterinfrastructure.

During a Deltacouncil discussion last year on the city’s agriculturalplan, Harvieconveyedconcerns thedocument madeno mentionofhow to help solvethe “critical” situationofirrigation water.

asked staff to lookinto what isneeded fora secondintakeof waterfurtherupriver.

Havinganotherintake sourceof wateris somethingthat cannolonger wait,he said.

The Delta Farmers’ Institute(DFI) hadalready conveyedconcerns about the salt wedge, noting Delta’s irrigation water intakesinthelowerFraser Riverareaffected by themigrationofthe salt wedgeupthe riverwhen riverflowsare reduced.

“Concerns about changing salinitylevelsin theFraser Riverarenot limited to Deltaalone

Many farmsin Richmond also rely onthe south armoftheFraser River to provideirrigation water for agriculture. For some farmersitistheironly sourceof water,” saidDFI vice-president Clarence De Boer ina2015letter to the city requesting participationandfundingfor more study.

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Sayingthefarming communityalready has problemswhenitcomes to salinityofthe water fromtheFraser Riverdue a salt wedgemigration, as wellas subsequent reducedflows, Harvie

Currently,the salt wedge causes salination ofthe riverand renders the waterunusablefor farming severaltimes ofthe yearand partial closuresof waterintakes for Delta’s agricultural irrigationditch system arealready inplacealong the river, a previous Delta report notes.

COUNCILCONSIDERATION OF BYLAWS –MONDAY, APRIL8,2024

Notice is herebygiven that DeltaCityCouncil will considergiving first, second, andthirdreadings to thebylawsreferencedbelowat itsRegular Meetingat 4:00p.m. on Monday, April8,2024 in theTheatre,North DeltaCentrefor theArts, 1142584 Avenue, Delta, BC.

Watch Live:The RegularMeeting will bebroadcastliveatwww.delta.ca/watchlive. Membersofthepublic whodonot wish to attend maylistenand watchtheproceedingson the City’s website. Videorecordings arearchivedonthe City’s website.

BylawNo. 8375(File No.LU009194)

Please beadvised that this item hasbeen deferredtothe May6,2024 RegularCouncil Meeting.

Location: 1159981A Avenue

Applicant: JoeMuego,HearthArchitectural Inc.

Proposal: Torezonethe subjectproperty from Single Detached Residential4 (RS4)toSingleDetached Residential 7(RS7) to allowsubdivision from onetotwo lots andconstructionofa newsingle detacheddwelling with asecondarysuite on each lot. This applicationisconsistentwithDelta’s Official Community Plan.

Staff Contact: Hayley Burns, Planner 604-946-3332

BylawNos.8379,8380, 8381 &8387(File No.P24-02)

Location: City-wide(broad application)

Applicant: City of Delta

Proposal: To streamline secondarysuite applicationsand remove barriersforownersleasingor rentinga secondarysuite through thefollowingbylaw amendments:

i. “Delta Zoning BylawNo.7600,2017Amendment(Secondary Suites –P24-02) BylawNo.8379, 2024” wouldamend:

a.thedefinitionofSecondarySuite Occupancy Permitin ordertoauthorizethe General Manager,Development to issuea secondarysuite occupancy permit; and

b.thegeneral regulationsfor secondarysuitesinorder to authorizethe General Manager,Development to revoke anoccupancy permitfor secondarysuitesthatarenot suitable to occupydue to health and safety issues and to approvethe decommissioningofa secondarysuite.

ii. “Delta Business LicenceBylaw No.7670,2017 Amendment(SecondarySuitesand Rental Permit –P24-02) BylawNo. 8380, 2024” would:

a.removeRentalPermitfromthe definition of Licence;

b. remove thedefinitions forRentalPermitand SecondarySuite;

c. amendthegeneralregulations forlicence requirementstoremovethe requirement fora person to hold avalid rentalpermitinorder to lease or rent asecondarysuite;

d. remove SecondarySuitesfromPart6:SpecificProvisions;and

e. remove the$50 licencefee fora secondarysuite from Schedule “A”- Business LicenceFees.

iii. “Municipal TicketingInformation BylawNo. 6639, 2007 Amendment (RentalPermit– P24-02)Bylaw No 8381, 2024” wouldremovethepenalty for anowner leasingorrentingasecondary suitewithout avalid Rental Permit from thelistofpenalties in Schedule 1.

iv. “Delta BylawNoticeEnforcement BylawNo.7009,2011Amendment (Rental Permit –P24-02) BylawNo.8387,2024” wouldremovereference to the penaltyforanowner leasingorrenting asecondarysuite without avalid Rental Permit from thelistofpenalties in ScheduleA.

Staff Contact: Emma Adams, Planner 604-952-3136

FORMOREINFORMATION REGARDINGTHE PROPOSED BYLAWS

Materialsrelated totheproposalssuchastheproposedbylaws,detailedmapsandother informationmaybe inspectedatDelta City Hall,4500 ClarenceTaylorCrescent,Delta, BC, MondaytoFriday, excluding statutoryholidaysfrom8:30a.m.to4:45p.m.fromThursday,March 28, 2024 to Monday,April 8,2024.

Ifyou haveageneral inquiry regarding theproposedbylaws or if youwouldlikeassistancetoinspectany relevantdocumentation, please contactthe Development Departmentbyemailatdevelopment@delta.caorbyphoneat604-946-3380.

Correspondencereceivedupto 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday,April 3,2024 will be included in theAgendapackageandcorrespondencereceivedthereafterwillbeprovided to Councilinadvance of themeeting. Allcorrespondence must includeyourname andfulladdress and will form part of thepublic record forthese proposals and be publishedonthe City’s website. Thosewishing to providecomment on theproposalmay do so in thefollowing ways:

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Community

FirefighterraisesthousandstohelpB.C.’skids

In thepastfew years, Reid Taylor has raised more than$72,000 forthe B.C. Children’s HospitalFoundation.

PHILMELNYCHUK

pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

DeltafirefighterReid Taylor knowshowcrucialhealth care isanddemonstratesthat every year by puttingon20kgof firefighting gearand sprintingor runningtoraisemoneyfor BC Children’sHospital.

He does so in recognitionof thehelphis daughterreceived as anewborn,afterfirst staying inintensivecare, thentransferring to BC Children’sforfinal tests.

He nowhasan evengreater appreciationafterhe narrowly avoidedamassive heartattack last year.

Taylor,with Delta Fire and EmergencyServices,was trainingin2023forhis second fundraisingmarathoninwhich

he runs42kminfullfirefighter turnout gear.

Butinthe weeksleadingup to the event, he begannoticingpainsinhis chest, which he ignored for weeks, thinking it washeartburnor something else.

“Whichisnotthe rightthing to do butyou just play itoffas somethingelse, right… you just figureoutanexcuse,” he said.

Buthis condition reached the pointwherehecouldn’t go for alight jogwithout getting severe chestpains.Atwork, whenthe tone sounded anda fire call cameinand hisheart rate went up,he’dalsoget bad chestpains.

Thenononeofhistraining runs,the pain became so intensehethoughthewas goingtohaveaheart attack

on the street.Hemanaged to gethome,thentothehospital wheredoctors found theblockageand putinthe stent.

“I’mextremelylucky,” Taylor said.

“It’scalledthe widow-maker artery.It’sgot averylow percentagesurvival rate.It’sin themid-teens,like15percent survival rate if youhavea heart attackinthat (main)artery.”

However,it’sbeenaslow recovery withthemedicationaffectingphysicalperformance.After severalmonths he changedmedications, which allowed him to starttraining andgetin twomonthsofconditioning beforethis year’s run.

And runhedid,infull gear, onMarch 19,raisingmore than$10,000forBCChildren’s Hospital.

Taylor saidhe’snotin the sameshape as in2022 when he ranhisfirst marathon, but at leasthefinishedthe 42 km, althoughit took aboutahalf hourlonger.

Still, gettingbacktorunning helped him feel that he was gettingbackhis normal life, while he’s been back to work for ayear.

He’s notsurewhathe’lldo next year,sayingit’stoo soon to decide, addingitwould be greatto able to raise$100,000 forthe hospital.

In the past severalyears,he’s raised morethan$72,000for the B.C. Children’sHospital Foundation.

This year,the Delta Firefighters Charitable Society kickedin$2,730, in recognition of his regimental No.273.

Deltafirefighter Reid Taylor withwifeKelsey, and their children Blakely, Carter and Connor.

Community

HawthorneElementary winsHUBCyclingaward

On March12, Hawthorne Elementary was awardedthe Top First Time School Award by HUB Cycling inits11thAnnual Bike Awards.

More than330 students and six staff participated in Bike to School Week,which tookplacein May2023. They recordedagrand totalof1,112 trips.

“Studentsused The Decision

Playbook, written by Brooke Moore, DistrictPrincipal– Learning Services, to planthe best way to promote participationinthe challenge,” said teacher Heather Mack. “It wasgreat to see so many studentsexcited to participateand work towardsacommon goal while at the same time beingphysicallyactive.”

-Submitted by Delta School District

TrafficAdvisory

UpcomingOvernight WeekendClosures of theGeorgeMasseyTunnel

As part of regular highwaymaintenance andrehabilitation, the B.C. Ministry of Transportation andInfrastructureisreplacing the George MasseyTunnel’sreversiblelanecontrolsystem.

From April4 to April8,2024, theGeorgeMassey Tunnel will be closed overnight to allvehicletraffic except emergencyvehicles and late night buses. Closuretimesvarybyday anddirection. Motorists will be detoured to theAlexFraserBridge.

Tunnel closuretimes when detour isin effect:

Northbound Closures

Southbound Closures

Thursday, April4 9p.m.to5 a.m. 10 p.m. to 5a.m.

Friday, April5 9p.m.to5 a.m. 10 p.m. to 5a.m.

Saturday, April6 9p.m.to5 a.m. 11 p.m. to 5a.m.

Sunday,April 7 9p.m.to5 a.m. 11 p.m. to 5a.m.

Forup-to-datetraffic advisories,pleasecheck DriveBC.ca

Formoreinformation abouttheproject, visit gov.bc.ca/georgemasseycounterflow

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ThankyoutotheRoyalCanadianLegionBranchNo.61inLadnerfortheirgenerousdonationof$25,000toDeltaHospitalandCommunityHealthFoundation. ThisgiftwillgotowardsthepurchaseofapressuremappingsystemforHomeHealthServices.Picturedlefttoright;BrianReid–Legionexecutive,BarbaraDyck –Legionexecutive,ShariBarr–DeltaHospitalandCommunityHealthFoundation,AnnualGivingManagerHughJohnson–Legionpresident,JeanGardener–Legionmember,LisaHoglund–DeltaHospitalandCommunityHealthFoundation,ExecutiveDirector,RussellFord–Legiontreasurer,GerryBramhill–Legion executive,RickStriefel–LegionSecretary,RobGardener–SergeantatArmsandOlwenDemidoff–SecondVicePresident.

DeltaHospitaland Community Health Foundationispleased to announcethatonMarch 9the Hush Social Club –Aspen Editionraised an amazing$67,000 towardsexpandingorthopedic services at the DeltaHospitalCampusofCare. Theywanttothank everyoneinvolved includingevent volunteers, board, staff,sponsors, auctiondonors,libation hosts andofcourseattendees. Specialthankstothe secret location venue, SouthpointeAcademy.Visit their websitetosee highlightsfromthenight:https://dhchfoundation.ca/news/hush2024/.

Membersofthe TsawwassenBoundaryBay LionsClubpresentsachequefor $25,000 to Easter Sealswhich will allowthe organization to renovate oneoftheir roomsdedicated to providingsleepingandcookingfacilities to peoplecomingtoVancouver formedical procedures.

Community

BarnsideHarvestFestivalheadlinersannounced

Tickets go on sale starting April5

The secondannual Barnside Harvest Festival promises to be bigger and better.

Thefestivaltakesplace Sept.13 to 15 at Ladner’s Paterson Park and has expandeditsline-up to featurethree full days oflive musiconthree stages.

Headlinersinclude

The Glorious Sons, Sam Roberts Band, Loverboy,

TheTrews, Sloan,and Wide Mouth Mason.

“We’re thrilledthat Barnside Harvest Festival was so well received by ourcommunity, so we’repleased to bring thisvibrant musicfestivalexperience back to Paterson Park,” says Ken Malenstyn, Barnside Brewing Co. General Manager. “Thanks to thetremendous support

fromtheCityof Delta, City staffandthe many sponsorsandcommunityorganizations! We’reexcited for thenew line-upand lookforward to promoting Delta’s agriculturalheritage and celebratingthe harvest of locallygrownfood with music, food,funandof course -farm fresh beer!” Besidestheheadliners, the Market Stage willinclude someofthe best emergingartists inthe regionincluding

XL the Band,Ashleigh Ball(Hey Ocean!), Sadé Awele, Vox Rea, Spendo, BoomDaddy, Freeborn Soul, Nickolaj, Blake Harvard,Bryce Malensytnand more. Sunday’s dog-friendly theme returns with Paw Pals ElectricPicnic!

Festival patrons will be invited to bring theirdogsforafun Sunday afternoonin the park.Programming willinclude agilityareas, musical mats

andthe Best Dressed Dog Contest, withthe musicprovided by Larry Hennessey (JACK Up the 80’s) spinningvinyl classicsandDJ Goodspin.

Thefestival will includea huge charity barbecue to benefit the Delta Firefighters Charitable Society,plus a multitudeoffood trucks and many tasty treats.

TheArtisan Market willfeature someofthe region’s best artisansand crafters. Kids willlove the

gamesandactivitiesin the McDonald’s Family Zone. Vendors, artisans andlocalorganizations can apply to be part of thefestival by visitingthe Barnside Harvest Festival website.

Early Bird tickets go on saleonFriday, April 5 at 10 a.m. andinclude single day,full weekend, and VIP passes.

Seeallthedetails at: www.barnsideharvestfest.com.

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PHOTO COURTESY BARNSIDEHARVEST FESTIVAL

The Glorious Sonswillbetheheadliningacton Friday night.

LowerMainlandpresalemarketheatingupin2024

CLAIREWILSON Contributing Writer

Apromisingpresale marketin Metro VancouverandtheFraser Valleyissparkingoptimismamongrealestate buyers.

Threepresaleprojects launchedinJanuary, increasing tosixin Februaryfor atotalof 1,024units,accordingto aMarch 12 report from MLACanada.

Therealestateservices firmforecasts14projects will launchthismonth withanestimated totalof 2,150units,makingfor23 projectsunderwaysince 2024 kickedoff.

“Similar to the resale market,the spring isthe best time to be selling

projects.…Daylightsavingscomesaround,the weather gets betterand itgives people amore optimistic outlook.And that’s definitelytiedtothe psychology ofhousing demandin the spring,” said GardeMacDonald, directorofadvisorywith MLACanada.

“Thisissomethingwe actuallydidn’t seelast year becauseofthe more depressedmarketconditionsanduncertainty around interest rates.”

Tenprojects launched betweenJanuaryand March2023, totaling about1,700units.

“There’sjustover doublethe launchactivitywhen youcompare 2024 to 2023. That’s quite interestingto me because

itsignals abit moreoptimism,” MacDonaldsaid.

Forty-two percent ofthe590presaleunits on sale acrossMetro Vancouverand the Fraser ValleyinFebruaryhave been sold. Gardesaid that this percentage will decrease by fiveto10percentage pointsin March due to theincreasing numberofunitscoming onto the market.

“Not to saythatthe absolute numberof sales will be less, butit’sthe percentage basedonhow much new supplyiscomingonline,” he said.

Therehavebeen atotalof23 presalelaunchesin MetroVancouverandtheFraser Valley sincethe beginningofthe year,accordingto real estate agency MLACanada.

tiallyanideaversusa completedasset.”

When it comes to pricing, Macdonald said the presalemarketisstill recalibrating.

“There’salotof nervousnessfromourdevelopmentpartnersand our clientsaround what the market priceis,” he said, adding that thiscan vary dependingonwherethe projectislocated,whetherit’sconcreteorwood frameand the number of bedrooms.

Whileinterest rates have asizableimpact on potentialhomebuyers, the presalebuyer isslightly lesssensitive, accordingtoMacdonald. Thisis becauseabuyer doesn’t have to triggera mortgageuntilthe project is completed.

“Ifthey’rebuyinga presaleproject today, the

interest rate that actually matters to them is the interest rate that is going to be applicablein2026 or2027,”hesaid.

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B.C.’s newhome-flippingtaxunlikely to helpaffordability, say experts

CLAIREWILSON GlacierMedia

Industryexperts say theyarelessthanenthusiastic abouttheprovince’s flippingtax.

Criticism points to low levelsofflippingactivity in B.C.’s housing market, as wellasthe potential it has to discourage real estate investmentand sales,according to those who spoke to BIV.

“I thinkit’s anilladvised policy at this time. Maybe youcould argueforitfive, six years ago, butin today’s market,Idon’tthinkit’s helping anybody,” said Ross McCredie,presidentand CEOof SuttonGroup Realty Services Ltd.

Thenewhomeflippingtax,whichis similar totheprovincial specula-

tionand vacancytax,is aimed at discouraging investorsfromdriving upprices by flipping properties. Theinitiative taxestheprofit made from sellinga residentialproperty within two yearsofits purchase.

Thetax rate will be 20 percentforproperties sold within365 days of purchase,andgradually declines to zero percent by the730th day,according to budgetdocuments. Thereareexemptions forextenuatingcircumstancesthat mightmotivate a property sale within two years, including divorce,death,disability, illnessandlife changes such aslossofa job.

Legislation to enact theflippingtax will be introducedinthe spring ofthis yearandif passed,

it will go into effecton Jan.1,2025,according to the B.C. government.

Theprovince says revenuefromthetax will go towards buildingmore homes. It isestimated to generate$11millionin thefirst three monthsof 2025and$43millionin thefirst fiscal year of its implementation,according to budgetdocuments.

Premier David Eby saidinanews conferenceon Feb. 26that the taxisnota “silver bullet.”

“Theydon’texpect this to be a bigdeal, which to me, makesit almost worseas policy becauseit’s going to have very limited impact,” said Brendon Ogmundson, chief economist at the British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA).

Whenusingthe government’sdefinition,an estimated seven percent ofhome sales between 2020 and2022 were property flips,according to theprovince.

“It’snota simplething to getinand outof. So, those speculatorsthat they’retalking about, Idon’tthinkit’s a big number,” said McCredie, notingthe challenges andtimelines associated with buyingand selling realestate.

The numberofhomes that “were resold within a two-year period followingprevious sales represented about11 percent of totaltransactions” between2019and2023, said Central1Credit Union chief economist Bryan Yu inanemail.

Both Yu and

Ogmundson saidthat many of thesetransactions wouldlikely have beenexemptfromthe tax.

“Theactualshareof ‘pureflips’ wouldlikely be a much smaller number,” said Yu.

Basedonthe BCREA’s calculations,theflipping tax may resultina reductioninhome salesof1.7 percent overathreeyear period and will have minimalimpacton homeprices.

Sellers mayalsodelay listinghomes to avoid thetax, somethingthat couldcontribute to tighter marketconditions, Yu added.

Therecouldalso be consequencesfor real estate investment, said McCredie.

“It’sa good sound

bite politically, butit’s not going to have an impactin termsofhousingandaffordability.

Andmoreimportantly, what itmightdoisactuallydetract some people frominvesting,”he said.

Thetaxalso applies to assignment sales,which coulddissuadeinvestmentinthepre-saleprojectsandaffectthe capital and liquidityflows to new developments.

“Investmentinpresales withexpectation to assign propertiesprovidesneeded at-risk capitalandliquidity to move projectsforward Delays inpre-sale sell-through willdelay projectconstructionandfurtheradd costs which would surely be an unintendedconsequenceofthe policy,” Yu said.

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ExecutingB.C.’snewhousinglegislation‘verychallenging’

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City hallsacross Metro Vancouverarefacinga dauntingmountainof work as municipalitiesplug away at implementingnewhousinglegislation passed by theprovincial government.

“I don’tthinkit’s been well documentedthat thislegislationis very challenging to implement. It is substantial work to go through,” Coquitlam city manager RaulAllueva said at a March5 paneldiscussionin Vancouverhosted by the Urban Land InstituteBritish Columbia industryassociation.

He was joined by local officialsfrom Richmondand Burnaby,whoallexpressed concernsthenewlegislation meansthey’re having tochange their systems,accountforunin-

tendedconsequencesfrom a one-size-fits-all approach,and navigate capacityissuesfrom aninfrastructureandplanning standpoint.

Whilethethree citiesare notontheprovince’s so-called “naughty list,”which refers to housing targetsassigned to

certaincommunities, theyare facinganuphill battlewhenit comes to matchingnew legislation withlocalcommunity guidelines.

Thenewhousinglegislation aims to addressconcerns over shelter spaces,development fees,taxesandlevies, as well

as buildingdensityon singlefamily lotsandaroundtransit stations.

Leon Gous, chiefadministrativeofficer(CAO)fortheCityof Burnaby, saidtheone-size-fitsall approach to thelegislation offendshim the most.

“Thepremier got mad at a coupleofcities,knee-jerked and said,‘Well, I’mnot even going to botheranymore because you guys are just obstructionistand here’swhat we’re going to do?’”he said to a roomof about120 attendees.

“Itfeelslike we could have really hada better partnership.”

Theone-size-fits-all approach is particularly challengingfordevelopingin Richmonddue to factorslike floodplainsand restrictions owing to thecity’s proximity to Vancouver International Airport.

“Ourcitycentrearea plan hasconcentrated great growth rightneartransit. We’realready doingit, we’ve beendoingitfor a reallylongtimeanddoingit really wellin ways that make sensefor ourcommunity,” said Richmond CAO Serena Lusk.

“Thisisnota good way to engage people into being able to effectivelyimplementwhat isabig change-management program.”

Newlegislationthat allows up to sixunitsona singlefamilylotalso posesissues for Richmond.

“Ifallthoseindividual people decide to be developers, and all of our staffand ouradministrationneeds to work withthose individuals, we willundoubtedly have to rejig our systems to be able to accommodate that,”

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“Thoseare challenges that we’reveryconcerned aboutandconcerned aboutthe potentialfor under-building in areas wherewethink there’s opportunity for much morethanfour-plexes.”

“Pre-zoning”areas to allowfor multipleunits hasput Burnabyintoa “reactivemode,”said Gous.

Forevery application that comes in to addunits to asingle-familylot,he said he hastogointosee ifthereisenoughinfrastructuretosupportthe newhousing.

“I have to tellthe guy to wait twoyears for me to go inand do the water lineandwhateverelseI have to do …whileyou’re waitingfor[BCHydro]to

putapad-mountedtransformerin,”hesaid.

“Then we’regoingto hear from the province that localgovernments areholdingupthose developments.But we ultimatelyhavetobe reactivebecause Ican’t tell you wherethenext applicationis goingtobe.”

Infrastructure isnot the onlycapacityissue facing these cityhalls.Theyare also dealingwithashortageofplanningexperts needed to implementthe new legislation.

“Fundamentallythis is important, complicated, strategic andthoughtfulworkthatneeds to be done by very experienced people.The capacity problemis real,and it can’t be solved by AI whichseems to be solving everythingthesedaysfor us apparently.”

HousingMinisterRavi Kahlon pushedbackon criticismsthatthe legislationisone-size-fits-all approach at the Unionof BC Municipalities housingsummitin February. He saidit reflectsthe nuances in B.C.’s communities.

“That’s whysmall-scale multi-unit[legislation]is notincommunities with lessthan5,000 people, becauseoftenthose communities don’t have the infrastructuretosupport that type of housing. That’s whythe [transitorienteddevelopment legislation]isonly where there’salready ahigh leveloftransit,and where thereare servicesthat are 15minutes ormore. We triedtomakesurethat legislationreflected each community’sneeds,” he said.

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Mortgage renewals,insurances costs put the squeeze on B.C. homeowners

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Loomingmortgage renewalsand mushroominghomeinsurance hikesare set to putthe squeezeon B.C. homeownersin2024.

“Wecringe everytime we doa renewalnow because every yearis the same. It was20 per cent last yearfor John Smithandits20 percent this year,” said David Feenie with InsureBC (Lee & Porter) Insurance Services Inc.

Whileinsurance comparison website My Choice Financial Inc. concludedhomeinsurancepricesincreased by 7.63 percentand replacementcosts increased by 2.82 per

cent between January 2023and January2024, Feenie tookissue with thosefigures.

“I’m just looking at someofthe renewalsthat Ididin Marchand April.

There’s somebody that’s gotthree homesof valueand last yearthey paid about$15,500for theirinsurance. Their renewal was$21,000, whichisa29 percent increase.”

Asinsuranceprices climb, an Equifax Canada report is raising alarmsthat consumersin B.C. fell behind mortgageandcredit card paymentsinthefourth quarterof2023. In addition,the report shows that B.C.’s mortgage delinquency rate rose by 62.2 percent with a

52.3 percentincrease Canada-wideinthe same quarter.

“We’ve come outof now two years sinceall these rapid rate hikes andit’s abig difference if you’re renewing today and possibly startedin 2019,” said Marci Deane, a North Vancouver mortgagebrokerand presidentofthe B.C. chapterofthe Canadian Mortgage Brokers Association.

“The renewalconversations[now]aredifferentthanin my 17 years, we’re havingmore conversationsaround,‘What does your budgetlook like? How much is left at theendofthe month? Oristhereanythingleft? Have youaccumulated debt outside your mortgage?”

Watercoolerconversations have shiftedfrom the weather to topicslike inflationandwhat Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem willdonext, she said.

“People wouldglaze overinthe past if I startedtalking aboutthe five-year bondyield. Now they’re watchingand they go, ‘Oh, I sawthe bondyield wasdown,’” she said.

Whilethe Equifax numbersshow the weight ofinterest rates and inflationonhouseholds, Deane saidthese numberslook more alarmingthantheyare.

“Delinquencieson mortgages…are super low. Canadians paytheir mortgages,” she said.

Vancouver’s delinquency rate is 1.07 per centasofthefourth quarterof last year, with B.C.’s delinquency rate at 1.19 percent, according to Equifax.

Insurance Bureau of Canada nationaldirector RobdePruis attributes the rise in homeinsurance to severalfactors.

“Canadais becoming a riskierplace,” saidde Pruis,who specializesin consumerandindustry relations.

“And we have some compoundingfactors that areinfluencingand puttingcostpressure on people’s premiums Thesearethingslikethe inflationandinterest rates, labourand supply challenges, materials priceincreases, global

reinsurancecostsand otherexpenses.”

The Insurance Bureau of Canada is also seeinganincrease in the frequencyand severity of severe weatherthat’s increasing the overall claimscosts.

“Inthe early2000s,the insuranceindustry paid outon averageannually [of] about$675million a yearon severe weather fromthese eventsacross thecountry. The last two years, theinsuranceindustry hasnow paid out over$3billion in severe weatherfrom these eventsacrossthe country,” he said,adding that the Okanaganand Shuswap Lake wildfires were thecostliestinsured eventintheprovince’s history.

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B.C.andCanadaneedtoboostconstructionactivity,warnsCMHC

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Canada’s efforts to boost housingsupplyisfacingahurdleasCanadaMortgageand HousingCorp.(CMHC)flags decliningconstructionproductivity acrossthecountry,mirroring concernsinB.C.

“Thereisnow littledebate overtheneed for amassive increase in supplytomake housingmoreaffordable in Canada.Theconversationhas nowmoved to the ways and meansbywhichthis can be achieved. Oneavenuethat should be followedisincreasingproductivity in residential construction,forexample labourproductivity,”said CMHCdeputychief economist KenHughesinthe March7 report.

Butwhat doesthislooklike

in B.C.?

Jeannine Martin,president oftheVancouver Regional ConstructionAssociation, said that constructionproductivityintheprovinceis seeinga retraction.

Thevalueofproposed constructionprojectsinB.C.sat at $221billioninthe spring of 2023;however, thisdeclined to $174billionas offall2023, accordingtothe latest data

from the BC Construction Association (BCCA).

Theretirementofbaby boomersisdescribed by CMHCas a“majorconcern,” with 25 percentofthosecurrently employedacrossCanada expectedtoretireinthenext 10years.

“Today in Canada,labour productivity islimited by the retirement of baby boomers and widespreadshortagesof specialized labour.Thereis hardly aregionin thecountry that isnotimpacted by oneof thesefactors,”saidHughes. Acombinationoffactors such as inflationarypressures, interest rates, and material and labourcostsaremakingit increasingly difficult to build in theprovince,according to RonRapp, presidentofthe Home BuildersAssociation of Vancouver.

“That mayormay not be abig factor for someof the largerplayers, the Bosas, the Polygonsandthe Anthemsof this world. Alotof housingis built by alotof guys who area lotsmallerand …are certainly notas strong as someof the bigger guys.They’rehavingto really think twice aboutwhetherornot to proceed,” he said, referencingwell-known developersinthe LowerMainland.

“The good news is that there’s,obviously,recognition of the factthat we need to significantlybolsterour labour resources inordertomeet these ratherambitious goals in termsofhousing production.”

Rapp addedthattherehas been alotof resourcesdedicatedtoboostinglabour, but that positive results will not be seen overnight.

In B.C.,the number of posi-

tionsthat areexpectedtogo unfilleddue to labourshortagesby2032 hasdecreased by 49 percent, accordingtoBCCA.

In addition,the number of construction jobopenings in theprovincethankstoretirementsand expansion by 2032 hasdecreased by 15 percent.

However, Martin warned that despitetheseimprovementsthereisstill a“significant”labourgap that needsto be filled.

“Ifyou have allthesesenior people retiringand you’re replacingthem with less experiencedpeople,projectcosts will go upand other risk factors willcomeinto play.So, although maybethe numbers aredowna little bit,the concernis still similar,especially withtheamountofpeople we’reexpectingtoretire,”she said.

CHUNGCHOW/BIV Constructioncrews at work on a project in Vancouver.

Studysayswomenwellrepresentedincommercialrealestate

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Datashows Canada’s commercial realestate (CRE) sectorinching towardsdiversity. Insiders saythelived experience paintsadifferent story.

Women represent45.6 percentofthe workforce in CanadianCREfirms, thehighest representation outofallcountries surveyed,according to Feb. 2024 report by Ferguson Partners.

“I was surprised that this studyshowed women comprise45 percentof the workforceinCRE, it seemslikelessfrom where I’m standing.

Whilethis datais still very valuable,Ithinkthereare likely two mainfactors to explainthisdiscrepancy

betweenthe dataand my lived experience,” said Rosi Hunter, a Vancouverbasedvice-president at mortgage brokerage Axestone Capital. Hunter speculated that the datalikely sources largecorporations, where diversity, equity and inclusion(DEI)initiatives are topofmind,and may notinclude boutique firmsorindependent brokers.

“Second,the part ofthe industry we work in,originationandbrokerage, are still largelyunderrepresented by women, with many companies having none,” she said. The survey comes at a timewhencompaniesare battling macroeconomic factors likehighinterest ratesandinflation. This

causesconcernthat some firms may be pulling back onefforts to boost DEI, according to the report.

“JustasDEI is notan afternoon’straining,or something to ponder onlyduring Black History Month, DEIisaprocessand movement to change cultureandcorrectinequities. Fighting DEIfatigue is notonly the rightthing to dofor underrepresented peoples, but canalsolead to improved performance,” saidthe report.

Michelle Child, senior commercialmortgage advisor at Franc& Co said that more data is needed to fullyunderstandthe extent offemale representationinthe industry.

“If we want to enact meaningful change, we

need more granular data to actonthat breaks down roles between sectors ofCRE, seniority withinthese rolesand pay structures. Thisdiscrepancy betweenthe data andthelived experience of women in CRE iswhy we created Womenin Commercial RealEstate, ‘WICRE,’”she said, referencing a groupthat brings together women in the industry.

Whenitcomes to higher-level roles, women account for27.4 percent within boardsofdirectors and25.5 per centof executive management, according to the survey.

“Womeninthese positionsareno strangers to adversity, which is natural becausetheyaretrailblazers. A history offacing a

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higherlevelof scrutiny comes withlessons and a betterunderstanding ofdifferent perspectivesinthe room,which ultimatelyleads to betterdecision making,” said Jessica Toppazzini, managingdirectorof real estate firm Avison Young’s Vancouveroffice.

At the mid-level, women at Canadiancompaniesaccountedfor48.4 percentofpromotions and47.6 percentofnew hires. Overall representationof womeninmidlevel rolescomesin at 43.5 percent.

At the executive managementlevel, women madeup16.7ofhires and 27.3 percentofpromotions.

Hunter saidthat it’s encouraging to seethat

CREfirmsarenowprioritizingDEIinitiatives whenitcomes to hiring.

“However,implementingformalpractices such as hiring quotas or offering child care is not enough. Companies must alsofocusonshifting their workplace culture, andexecutivesneed to recognizetheirintegral rolein settingthe tone,” she said.

Companiesneed to askhowthey cancreate anenvironmentwhere everyonefeels safe, respected,and valued. By combiningconcrete actions witha cultural shift,companies cannot only attractand retain more womeninthe industryand position themforadvancement and success.”

B.C.recreationalpropertymarketstillsleepyasitawaitsratecuts

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B.C.’s weekend cabins aresitting tightasbuyers intheprovince’s recreational realestate market waitonthe sidelines.

Whiledemand remains mutedacrosstheprovince,54percentofB.C. recreationalproperty expertsexpectdemand to increase slightly once interest ratesstartto comedown,accordingto aMarch 20 survey from RoyalLePage.

“It’sprettyslow,”Frank Ingham,associate brokerwith RoyalLePage Sussex,said in an interview.

“Peoplearehanging in there, they’rewaitingto see. …Noquestionthat there’smoneyoutthere,

butprudentpeoplethat have lotsofitarestill waitingtosee ifthe sky’s goingtofall. Willinterestrates go up?Arethey goingtostaythe sameor willtheygodown?And that mightbethefinal signal to getfolkstomove ahead.”

Theweightedmedian priceofasingle-family homeintheprovince’s recreationalproperty marketincreased by 0.3 percentin 2023 to $1,086,500when comparedto2022,according to the report.

Pricesfor single-family

waterfront properties decreasedby8.5 percent to $2,295,400in2023, while condominium pricesdecreased6.3 per centto$415,000.

However, theRoyal LePage report ispredictinga priceincrease offive percentfor single-family

homesto$1,140,825in 2024.

Canada’s inflation rate hit2.8 percentin February, accordingto Statistics Canada data released this week.Ina client notereferring to the latest inflationfigures, BMOchief economist Douglas Porter predicted rate cuts wouldcommenceinJune.

“The biggestquestion we’veyet to answerin this market is what will happen with interest rates. We seepent-up demand lingering on the sidelinesas buyers waitfor the first highly anticipated rate cutby the Bank of Canada.We expectthe paceofthe spring market to be stable,returningtoseasonal norms. That couldquick-

ly change asan interest rate cutwill sparkhigher levelsof activity,”Francis Braam, brokerand owner of RoyalLePageKelowna, saidin the report.

Of thosesurveyedin B.C.,50per centreported less inventorythisyear comparedto2023, and 46 percentreportedsimilar demand. In addition, 42 percentsaidthat the averagedaysonmarket hasincreased slightly sincethistime last year.

“Asweget closer to spring therewill be more inventorycomingonand there’ll be morebuyers.

If the bank at leaststays whereitis, that will bea goodindicator,but if they drop,that’llopenupthe doorsquiteabitmore thanwhat we’reseeingas of late,” said Ingham.

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Prices forrecreationalsingle-family homesstayedrelatively thesameat $1,086,500in2023, accordingtoreal estatefranchiser Royal Lepage.

Don’twehaveenough developmentinthe workstomeetthe ProvincialHousing TargetOrder?

Theorderis basedon occupancy permitsofnet

TOP10QUESTIONSANDANSWERSABOUTTHEPROPOSEDOCP

TheCityhaswrappeduptheactivitiestogatheryourfeedbackonthedirectionofa newOfficialCommunityPlan(OCP).Wehadconversationswithnearly1,200residents attheopenhousesandhaveansweredhundredsofquestionswhichareavailableat letstalk.delta.ca/HousingOurFuture–herearetheTopTenweheardfromyou.

Shouldn’tweplanfor infrastructurenowand builditbeforewegrow?

TheCityhasmade investmentsin infrastructureand willcontinueto

planforfutureneeds.The sequenceforcommunity planningbeginswiththe OCPwhichidentifieswhere theCitywillgrow.Withthe directionprovidedinthe OCP,theCitycandevelop moredetailedplansfor servicestosupportgrowth inthoseareas.Growthof infrastructurehappensover timeasadditionalservicing isrequired.

Can’twemeetthe housingtargetswithout high-rises? 6

Thedensity providedby high-risebuildings allowstheCity

Whydotheproposed landusemapsallowfor farmoredevelopment thantheorderrequires?

3

Canwetakemoretime toupdatetheOCP?

TheCity’scurrent OCPisoutdated anddoesnot providetheland useframeworknecessary forDeltatomeetits housingneeds.Thisupdate focusesonthechanges neededtoallowformore housingrequiredbythe ProvincialHousingTarget Order.Italsooffersan opportunityforefficiency bysatisfyingtheProvincial requirementfromthe HousingSupplyActfor updatingtheOCP.TheOCP isalivingdocumentand updateswillbeintroduced asneedsarise.

Howcanwemeetthe needforservices–education,healthcare, andtransit–todayand aswegrow?

Theseconcerns aresharedby communities acrossB.C.

5

Howwillweensurethis housingwillbeaffordable?

andtheProvincetofocus investmentsininfrastructure inafewkeylocations.Thisis amorecost-effectiveand achievableapproachthan spreadingdensityacrossa largearea.Itisfarmore environmentally-friendlyto concentratedevelopment andservicesindenserforms becauseithelpstoreduce greenhousegasemissions fromvehicletravelandhelps topreserveimportantnatural andagriculturalareasby reducingurbansprawl.

Withthesechanges,will thepublicstillhaveasay inproposeddevelopments?

Enablingmore diversehousing typeswilllead tosome newunitsandnotbuilding permitsordevelopment proposalsthatmaytake yearstoadvance.TheCityis requiredtoprovideprogress reportstotheProvinceonthe numberofnetnewunitsand measurestakentowards achievingthetarget,andwill sharethisinformationwith thepubliconourwebsiteand throughreportstoCouncil.

Thelandusemap showsareas wheredifferent typesof

developmentcanoccur. Whetherornotaproject comesforwardinthose locationsdependsonif thereisamarketforit. Alloftheseareaswillnot developatthesametime andsomemaynot developatall.Itis importanttoremember thatdevelopmentoccurs incrementallyovertime;a singleprojectcantake manyyearstobuildout.

8 Residentswill stillhavethe opportunityto engageinpublic consultationformajor developmentrezoning applications,asisthecase today.Consistentwithour currentpractices,major developmentapplications willundergocommunity consultationwherepublic feedbackwillbesought.

andaretheProvincial Government’sresponsibility toprovideandplanfor.The CityhasengagedwithDelta SchoolDistrict,Fraser Health,andTransLinkto ensuretheyareawareof ourplansforgrowth.

TheupdatedOCP willenablea varietyofhousing typesincluding accessorydwellingunits, small-scalemulti-unithousing, townhousesandotherforms, withincreaseddensitiesinthe urbancentresandmajor corridors.Increasedhousing diversitywillhelpprovide opportunitiesforfamiliesto obtainhousingunits.The proposedOCPalsoprovidesa policyframeworktosupport othermunicipalandprovincial initiativesrelatedto affordablehousing,including gainingaffordableunits throughnewdevelopment.

Whatisbeingdoneto protectadjacent propertiesfrombeing affectedbydevelopment? 9

gradualchangesinDelta neighbourhoodsandthe Citywillcontinuetowork withapplicantstoreduce thepotentialimpactson adjacentproperties.As muchaspossible,thedraft mapshaveconsidered transitionsbetweentaller andshorterbuildingforms. Itisimportanttoremember thatdevelopmentoccurs gradually.

10

WillIhavetomoveifmy propertylanduse designationischanging?

No.Thereareno requirementsfor residentsto moveormake anychangestotheir propertiesasaresultofthe updatedOCP.Thepurpose ofthenewlanduse designationsistodefine howthelandcanbeused ifthereisinterestina development.

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Sacred Heart Catholic Church

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The WildChurch movement

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When peopleare askedwheretheyfeel themostconnected to God,theyoften respond by sayingthat they sense theDivinein nature Creation,asthe site of divineencounter, is seen throughoutthe Bible.

AllSaintsAnglican Church

JoinusSunday Worship @10am

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Tsawwassen United Church

693– 53rdStreet,Tsawwassen Welcometoeveryonefor

Worship &Friendship Sundays @10:00am

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“Be Faithful,betrue, be ablessing”

In the stories retold during Holy Week, Jesus appears to hisfollowers ina garden, by a lake, andonamountain. On Palm Sunday,thecrowd follows Jesusthroughan olivegrove andtheir worshipironicallyendswhen they reachthe Temple, where Jesus stages a direct-actiondisrupting practicesthat exploited the poor.

Overthe past decade, agrowing movement has led many to leave build-

ings behindastheytake their worship outside The Wild Church movementoriginally began as Christians became increasingly disturbed by the Church’s denialofthe climatecrisisand lack of concernforenvironmental justice.

Wild Church services takeplace at various outdoorlocationsand include singing, storytelling, and purposeful wandering. The Celtic Christiantradition has longheldthat God reveals Godselfthrough two books–the bookof scriptureandthe bookof creation. Insteadofa sermon, Wild Church invites people to readthe book ofcreation by embarking onacontemplative walk.

Many suggestthat humans must move from anextractiveandexploit-

ative relationship with creation to a symbiotic andloving relationship withthe natural world. To paraphrase Senegalese environmentalist Baba Dioum: We won’t save places we don’tlove, we can’tlove places we don’tknow,and we don’t knowplaces we haven’t learned. Wild Church takes Jesus’ command to learnfromthebirdsof theairandflowers of the field seriously andinvites people to follow Jesus’ greatest commandment to love all ourneighbours, includingmore-thanhumanones, well.

Aninternet search for Wild Church will listoptionsin B.C.,and allare welcome to join Estuary Church for Wild Church gatheringson thefirst Sunday of every month.

Around Town

Sunday @3

The Sunday @3 Concert Series at Ladner United Church presents the VancouverOrpheus

Male Choirthis Sunday, April7.

VancouverOrpheus

Male Choiris part of Vancouver’s thriving community choir scene. Formed in1992formen ofall ageswhoenjoy singing, the choirfocuses on popular songsfrom many timesand lands, includingBroadway showtunes, spirituals, seashanties,and rousing male voice classics.

Comeandenjoy a performanceof choral powerand passionthat onlya male choir can deliver!

Theconcert starts at 3 p.m. Admissionis $10 (cash) at thedoor Ladner United Church is located at 496048th Ave. inLadner Village.

Harvest Festival

Ticketsofthis year’s Barnside Harvest Festival go on salethisFriday, April5.

The secondannual festival will be held at Ladner’s Paterson Park Sept.13 to 15and will featurethree full days of live musiconthree stages. Headlinersinclude The Glorious Sons, Sam Roberts Band, Loverboy, TheTrews, Sloan,and Wide Mouth Mason.

Seeallthedetailson pages2and18of today’s Optimist.

To buytickets go to www.barnsideharvestfest.com.

Takeyourseat inTheDining RoomatDelta Secondary

Theatre company presentsA.R.Gurney’s TheDining Room

Aftera successful runof musicals, Delta Secondary School Theatre Company revivesthedramaticplay with A. R. Gurney’s, TheDining Room.

The two-actplay isanoften-humorous presentationof18 scenes, each staged aroundadining roomtable,combining multipleerasanduniquecircumstances

Theensembleof students willdisplay their talentforthecraftofactingandshowtheir skill portrayingabroad rangeof characters and perspectivesthroughout the play.

Twenty-three actors have beenimpressively rehearsing and have committed to developing each character they portrayand howthat characterconfrontsconflictand change underthesedramatic scenes.

The DSS stagecraftcrew hasdonea won-

derful jobcontributingtheir technicaland design skills to adddetailand beauty to each ofthe scenes.

Long-timeprofessional theatre technicianAlexDinwoodie hascontinued to mentorhistalented students and Elaine Collinsisthe skillfulcostumedesignerand thefrontofhouse manager. Be sure to keep your eye outfor some DSS facultyacting cameosin each of the performances.

TheDining Room will have a runfrom Thursday, April11through Saturday, April 13andthenthefollowing week,from Thursday, April18through to Saturday,

April20, with curtain at 7 p.m.

There will be a Dinner Theatre benefit performanceon Thursday, April18,in partnership withthe DSS Culinary Scholarship withalimited number of seats available fora Thanksgiving stylefeastthat includes mocktails at 5:30,dinner at 6 andthenthe performance at 7 p.m.

Allticketsforall performancesare availableonline at: genesis-theatre.tickit.ca.

Theplay will run approximately two hours withabriefintermission. Theplay is recommendedfora PG 13 audience.

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A celebrationof international cultures at SDSS

IAN JACQUES ijacques@delta-optimist.com

Acelebrationofinternational cultures withafundraising twist isontapthanks to the work ofaninternational student at South Delta Secondary. Grade 12 student PetraFrisch ishostingaformalnightand fashionshowentitledAcelebrationofinternational cultures on Tuesday, April8from6 to 8 p.m. at the SDSS cafeteria. Thefundraising event will supporther Grade12 capstoneprojectfor graduation requirements. There will be live music, a

three-course dinnershowcasing cuisinesfrom various nationalities,a captivatingfashion show andadelightfularrayofmocktails.

Ticketsare$25and can be purchased at the SDSS office.

“My helpful teachers, my mentor, andme have putalot of effortinto creatinganimmersive andentertainingexperiencefor our guests,” she said. “I am excited to sharethat a portionofthe proceedsfromthis event will be donated to the Deaf Children’s Societyof BC Supportingthis worthy cause addsanextra layer of significance to our event, and

Iam so proud to contribute to such ameaningfulorganization.”

She saidthe eveningiscentred on coming together to appreciate the richnessofdifferenttraditions, languages, and foods, embracing the beauty of ourglobalcommunity.

“Donating to the Societyof Deaf Peopleduringthis event holdsprofound significance to me,” she said. “It’s about recognizingtheimportanceofinclusivityandaccessibility,ensuring that everyone hastheopportunity to thriveand be celebrated regardlessoftheirhearing abilities.”

Grade12 South Delta Secondarystudent Petra Frischishostingan celebrationofinternationalcultures atSDSSon Tuesday,April 9.

JAY NGUYENPHOTO

The castandcrew ofThe Dining Roomwhichopensat Delta SecondaryonApril11.

Lifestyles

Springhassprungat theSouthDeltaArtistsGuild

LAURELJOHNSON

Contributing Writer

The South DeltaArtists Guildis thrilled to announceitsnewest exhibition, Spring has Sprung, running April 5 to May 5 atGallery1710in Tsawwassen.

Asthe seasonof renewalunfolds,the guildinvitesartenthusiasts to immerse themselvesina symphony of colourand vitality depicted by localtalents. Every Friday through Sunday, patrons can strollthroughthe gallery’s halls, basking inthe radiantartworks that celebrate the awakeningof nature and thevibrancy of springtime.

Anexciting highlight of theexhibition isa specialdemonstration by acclaimed artist Rod Winning on Saturday, April 6. Renowned for his masteryof techniqueandinterpretationof landscapes, Winning’s livedemonstrationpromises to offerinvaluableinsightsinto the artisticprocess, captivating attendees

withhis skillfulbrushwork andcreative vision. Thisuniqueopportunityallows visitors to witnessa master at work and gainadeeper appreciationfortheartistry behind each pieceinthe Spring has Sprung collection.

In addition to enjoyingthe stunning displays, patronsareinvited to participate in the guild’s juried Oiland Water Competition.Artistsareencouraged to submittheirfinestoiland watercolor compositions, withthedeadlinefor entries May4. Downloadaprospectus at www.southdeltaartistsguild.com.

Thisesteemedcompetitionnotonly providesaplatformforlocalartists to showcasetheirtalent, butalsooffersthe chance to be recognized andcelebrated withintheartisticcommunity. Don’t missthe chance to experiencethe beauty of spring throughthe eyesoftalented artistsandengage in theexcitementof theOiland Water Competition at the South Delta Artists Guild.

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HistoricbuildinggetsanewleaseonlifeinLadnerVillage

PHILMELNYCHUK

pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

Oneoftheolder buildingsinLadner Village has hada makeoverasthearea hoversonthebrinkof major change.

Theold second-hand storeon Elliott Street, recentlyhome to West Coast Seeds, haslostitstired greenexterior andnow hasbright, brand-new siding, windowsandlotsof work done to keepit goingfor years.

The building, decades ago, used to be known as Jordan’s Livery Stable,then Magee’s Second Hand Store, andisnow vacant withafor-lease sign.

Mitchell Winter,of Mitchell Winter Contracting, saidtheprojectinvolved lotsofdemolitionand rot repair,followed by three new windowsandadoor, gutter work andnew sidingonthe wall facingthe street making it watertight.

The sidingis calledcedardrop siding, stained solid yellow,andfits withthe heritage ofthe building.

“Owner Ed Magee wanted to keepit looking the same,likethe last timethe

exterior wasfixed. We installednew cedardrop sidingpre-stained by Ed himself,” said Winteron Facebook.

Magee wason site oftenwhilethe restoration tookplace, Winter said.

“There’salotofhistory behindthis,” he said. Winterisalifelong residentof Ladnerand said many buildingsinthe village have been restored at some point.

“The mainthingisthere’snot many of themleft. Lookwhat’s happening right?” he said.

“Buildingslikethat are just slowly going to go, I guarantee you,”he said, adding that some buildingsare too decrepit to restore.

It wascool to be part of restoring a part ofLadnerheritage, headded.

The realtorfortheproperty applied three months agofora temporaryuse permitthat willallow abroaderuseof retail outletsinthe building.

Magee, 82, saidhedoesn’tknowwhen he’llhear fromthecity but saidthere’s a longlistofinterested tenants.

The buildingislocatedacrossfrom thenew six-storey condo building plannedfortheold Dunbar Lumber site.

Magee says he’s happy withthat project.

“Foranoldtimer,I guess I’m oneof thefewthat is. Because I’ve always been under the impression, ever since we builtthe tunnel, Deltais going to grow,” he said. “You’d never builda tunnelif youdidn’t want it to grow.”

One can’t saya town can’tgrow and if

small businessesare to survive, people have to move here, he said,notingalist oflotsnolongerused forlightindustry.

Whyis Deltanot changingand, “Just getting on withit?”heasked. He points outthe restorationprojectincluded a newheat pump andanaccessible door.

Thecost to installthe sidingexceeded thecostofthe buildingwhenhis dad boughtitin1947.

“That’s a good thought,”he said.

His dad had seven second hand stores around Metro Vancouverand overthe years, about half adozeninLadner Village.

The building dates from aroundthe 1910sand Mageeexpectsit to last along time.

“It’s been sticking around,” he said, notingthe wallsareoriginal. “I think it’s looking good.”

Buthe still has work to do, such as paintingthetrimaround doorsand windowsandunderthe eaves.

“I’ve got to paintthat,” he saidwhen anunfinished window frame was pointed out. “I’m goingasfastasI can.”

PHILMELNYCHUK PHOTO

Ed Mageesaysthere’s lotsofinterest in leasingtheheritagebuilding.

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Finalistsforthe Homebuilders Association Vancouver (HAVAN) Awardsfor Housing Excellence, presented by FortisBC, wererevealedin early March, at Vancouver’s The Gallery at Also The Kent.

Capturingthe very best innew-homeconstruction, renovation anddesignprojects, theHAVAN Awardsfor Housing Excellence placesa spotlighton theaccomplishments of Metro Vancouver’s homebuildingindustry.

This year’s awards feature154 builders, renovators,anddesigners competingin60 categories. Winners will be announced at a Gala on

Saturday, May4. The Deltacompanies upfor awardsinclude:

BEST KITCHEN RENOVATION:$100,000 -UNDER$150,000

Brick by Brick, New VisionProjects Inc. (Delta) with SGDI Sarah Gallop Design Inc. (Delta)andassociate Trail Appliances Ltd. (Richmond).

BEST NEWSMALLSCALEHOME

The Macklin, JDL Homes Inc. (Burnaby) with Terra Firma Design Ltd.(North Vancouver)andassociates Pacific Rim Cabinets Ltd.(Delta), Midland Appliance Ltd.(Richmond),and Vinyltek Windows (Delta).

BEST CUSTOM HOME:$3MILLION

AND OVER

CaliforniaDream, Upward Construction (North Vancouver) with SGDI Sarah Gallop Design Inc. (Delta).

BEST NEWKITCHEN: MULTI-FAMILY PRODUCTIONHOME

Monaco, Solterra Development Corp. (Delta)

BEST NEW CUSTOM KITCHEN:UNDER

$175,000

Down By The Bay, New VisionProjects Inc. (Delta) with SGDI Sarah Gallop Design Inc. (Delta)andassociateTrail Appliances Ltd. (Richmond).

BEST NEW BATHROOM

WhiteOpulence, Red BoutiqueProperties (Delta).

BEST UNIVERSALDESIGNEDHOME: NEWORRENOVATED

Universal Appeal, Teragon Developments & Construction Inc. (Langley) with SGDI Sarah Gallop Design Inc. (Delta)andassociatesTrail Appliances Ltd.(Richmond)and RAM Elevators+ Lifts (Burnaby).

BEST OUTDOOR LIVINGSPACE:NEW ORRENOVATEDHOME

CaliforniaDream, Upward Construction (North Vancouver) with SGDI Sarah Gallop Design Inc. (Delta).

BEST INTERIOR DESIGNDISPLAY

SUITE:MULTI-FAMILY HOME

Monaco, Solterra Development Corp (Delta)

Italia, Solterra Development Corp (Delta) with Kalu Interiors (Vancouver).

BEST MARKETING CAMPAIGN

Italia, Solterra Development Corp. (Delta)

Monaco, Solterra Development Corp. (Delta).

EXCELLENCEIN BUILDINGPRODUCTS ANDTECHNOLOGY

Hip to be Square, Perfection Connection (Burnaby) with Best Builders Ltd.(Delta)and AI Technology & Design (Surrey)andassoci-

ate Phase One Design (Vancouver).

FORTISBC AWARD FOR EXCELLENCEIN ENERGY EFFICIENCY INNEWRESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION

Ross Residences, Nofziger Construction Inc. (Vancouver) with associates Terra Firma Design Ltd.(North Vancouver)and Evans Design (Delta)

GRANDHAVAN -

INTERIORDESIGNER OFTHEYEAR

SGDI Sarah Gallop Design Inc. (Delta).

GRANDHAVAN

-CUSTOMHOME BUILDEROFTHE YEAR

Best Builders Ltd. (Delta).

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As we ageandbegintoloseour mobilityandsenseofbalance, bathingcannotonlybecome difficultbutalso acauseof additionalstressandanxiety.

Fearoffallingand afearofnot beingabletogetoutofthetub aretwoofthemostcommon occurrenceswithmanyofour seniorstoday. Walk-intubshave become extremelypopularinthe lastdecadeandestimatesshowthat peoplewhogoaheadandinstalla walk-intubintheirhomestoday, will beabletoliveindependently foran additionalfiveyears.

Walk-intubsare exactlywhatthe nameimplies,tubsthathave large doorsthatopen,and yousimply walkinandsitdownon a17-inchhighseat. Youcloseandlockthe doorandthetub fills rapidlywhile youaresitting.comfortablyandsafely inside.Allthetapsandcontrolsare easilyaccessibleat yourfingertips. Once youaredone yourbath,turn thedialandthetubquicklydrains and yousimplyopenthedoorand

walkoutofthetub.The various modelsallhave numerousgrab bars andnon-slipsurfacesmakinggetting inandout worryfree. Walk-intubs aredesigned foranagingpopulation whodesiretoremainindependent formanyyearstocome.

Manufacturershave optionaltub designsaccommodating everyshape andsizeofpersonandbathroom. Thereis atubsizethatwill fit in thespacewhere your existingtub orshoweris. Walk-intubscanbeas basicas asoakertubtoasdeluxe as your ownpersonalspa.Offering numerousoptionssuchasheated back,multispeed warm airjets, waterjets, ozone,lighttherapy, aromatherapy, andmore.

Thebenefitsof awalk-intubare numerous.Manypeoplecravebeing abletoconfidentlyhave abathagain andfindrelief by justsoakingina warm tub.Ownerssaytheybelieve theysleepbetterafter asoothing bath.The warm airor waterjetsgive adeepmassageandhelptostimulate circulation,thuscarryingadditional

healing oxygenthroughoutthe bodytothehandsand feet.Thishas shownpositiveresultsincreasing mobilityandhelpingtorelieve thepainandsymptomsofsuch conditionsasarthritis,chronicback pain,fibromyalgia,diabeticand peripheralneuropathy, as wellas

variousotheracuteandchronic conditions.

TheCanadianGovernment websitestatesthat 1in4 seniors fall everyyear,and25%ofthese fallsareserious,leavingthevictims permanentlydisabledandbedridden. Alargepercentageofthesefallstake

placeinthebathroom.Asidefrom allthepainandsufferingitalsoends upcostingtheCanadianmedical systemtwobilliondollarsannually. Therefore,theBritishColumbiaand FederalGovernmentsarehelping manypeoplewhodecidetopurchase awalk-intubnow. Thehelpcomes inthe formsofataxcredit,a ProvincialSales Taxwaiver,andin qualifyingcases aGovernmentGrant of over$9000.

As we allageandthe yearsfly by, manyseniorsarefacedwiththe realitythattakingproactivesteps todayanddecidingtoretrofittheir homeswith awalk-intubisone ofthebestinvestmentstheycan maketohelpthemageinplace, comfortablyandindependentlyin thehometheylove.

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Varioussmaller renovations canprovidealotof bang forhomeowners’ bucksas well.

Smallrenovationsthatcanmakeabigimpact

Home renovations provideahostof benefits. Such projects can increase resale valueand improveonthe safety, aesthetics,andfunctionalityofahome.

Somehomeowners mayemploythe mantra “gobigor go home”when they embark on home improvements,thinking that onlythe largest renovationsproducenoticeable change, butthat’s notthe case Various smaller renovations can providealotof bang, for homeowners’ bucks as well.

Countertops (and hardware): Acomplete kitchen overhaul may stretch somehomeowners’ budgets However, changinganoldercountertopforanew material

canprovidethefacelift a kitchenneeds. Andwhile changingthe cabinets may be ahomeowners’ ultimate goal, swapping hardware in datedfinishesfornewer handles and pulls canprovide low-cost appeal.

Paint: Painting a spaceisaninexpensive improvementthat adds maximumimpact. Paint cantransform dark and drab rooms into bright andairy oases. Paintalso can be used to create an accent wallorcozy nooks. Homeownersalso can showcasetheir personalities withtheir choice of paintcolors.

Lighting: Homeowners shouldnotunderestimate what a change inlighting cando. When rooms orexterior spacesare

illuminated,theytakeon entirelynewlooks. It’s worthit to invest innew lighting, whetherit’s a dramatic hanginglight overthedining room tableortasklightingin dim spaces.

Weatherproofing: Improving windows, doors, weatherstripping, andinsulationinahome canoffervisual appeal andhelphomeowners save money. Theinitial investment may be significant, butthosecosts will payoffinenergy savings.

Mudroom: Turnan entryway into amore functional space with theadditionof cabinets, benchesor customdesigned storageoptions that perfectly fitthearea Cubbiesand cabinets can corralshoes,umbrellas,

hats, bags, and much more.

Accent updates: Any space,whetherit’s inside or outsideahome, can getafreshlook withnew decorativeaccents. Invest innewthrow pillowsand even slipcovers for living room sofas. Usenew tileor paintthebrick onafireplaceinaden, thenupdate the mantel withdecorativedisplays. Purchase wallartthat can bringdifferentcolorsinto a room. Change the cushionsondeck furniture and buycolor-coordinated planters.

These subtle changes willnotcostas much as full-scale renovations, but they can stillhelphomeownerstransformtheir homes.

-Metro Creative

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BC BatStudyneeds your help

Do you have rollupblindsor power awningsonthe outsideof yourhouse or office?If youdo,pleaseconsidercontactingthe BC Community BatProgram to collect dataon yourmodel.

Batsare gettinginjured or even squished by rollupblindsand power awningsthat provideshade to homes inthe summer. The BC Community Bat Programisactively seekingassistance to assess howcommonthisisand addressitaccordingly.

“Most peopleinstallexterior rollup blindsand power awningsonthe south or west sideoftheirhouse to helpcreateshadeandcooltheirhouse. The last thingthey want to dois harm bats,” says Danielle Dagenais, BC Community Bat Program Regional Coordinator for Metro Vancouverand Sea to Sky Region. “However, overthe last few years, we’ve been getting reportsin southern B.C. of bats being attracted to theshutterhousingor boxintowhich theblindsor awnings rollinto. Batsare accidentallyandunintentionally getting squishedorinjured whentheblindsare rolledupandthentheyfall out dead whentheblinds get rolleddown.”

According to Dagenais,ifitisdeterminedthat such incidentsarefrequent, theprogramintends to engage with manufacturers. The goalis to explore potentialdesign changes, ensuring that awningsandblindsnolonger pose a threat to theseimportantanimals, turning theminto unintentional hazards.

Nineofthe15 speciesthat livein British Columbiaarelistedas at risk of disappearing.

If youhave seenbatsgettingunintentionallyinjuredor squished by exterior awningsand rollupblinds, pleaseparticipateinthestudyto helpbiologistsunderstandifthisisa commonoccurrence.

“Weonly have insect eating batsin B.C. They controlnocturnalinsect populationsandhelp cycle nutrientsfrom wetlands to forests,” says Dagenais.

If you have seen bats roostingin your summer rollupblinds,shades,or awningsinthe past years, pleasecontactthe BC Community Bat Program at https://bcbats.ca/got-bats/dontsquishbats/,email vancouver@bcbats.ca,or call1-855-922-2287ext.11.

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green,metal,ashphalt,torch-onmembraneandconcrete &slatetiles

DELTA SPORTS BusycompetitionseasonforDeltaGymnastics

KATIELAWRENCE-BALLOCH Contributing Writer

It’s beena busy monthanda half at Delta Gymnastics, with athletestravellinginalldirections–asfarnorthasPrince George, west to Victoria,and south to Idaho–as wellas withinthe Lower Mainland, to compete forthe club at six majormeets.

“Weareextremelyproudof allthe athletesontheir performance at these meets. They all worked very hard leading up to the eventsand handled themselves very wellduring thecompetition,” saidprogram coordinator Jenn Watts.

Fifty-eight athletes represented DGS at three major competitions overlapping each otherfrom Feb. 22 to 27–the BC Winter Games,high school provincials,andtheGreat West Gym Fest annualcompetitionin Idaho.

At the BC Winter Games in Quesnel, Level8 Women’s Artistic Gymnastics(WAG) athlete Miele Teiffel wonthe bronzemedalforherfloor routine,competingasamemberofthe Zone5 team, who also wonthethird-placeAllAround awardfor overall performance.

On the Men’sArtistic Gymnastics(MAG) side, Keanan Morcillaqualifiedfor thehigh barfinalsandfinished sixthAll-Around,and Jordan Jonesqualifiedforthe

vaultfinalsandfinishedeighth All-Around.

In Prince George forthe high schoolprovincials, Level 2 junior Katherine Kishor,from Seaquam Secondary, earned first All-Around,finishingfirst on vaultand beam. She was oneof six DGS athletes to finishinthe top10for Level2 juniorcompetitors.

At theGreat West Gym Fest in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Jordan Ackerman, Myella Perena,and Nicole Matus each tookfirst All-Around at their levels,andthe DGS Level7 teamalso tookfirst place

Cassia Gatesand Mila Festejo each took second, and Malia Hancock andLana Thrale each placedthird.

During thefirst weekendof March, the Inspire Cup took placein Victoria.

Perena and Matusfinished first All-Around again at their levels,and Gatesand Lila Bulka each finished second. The Level7 ladiesalso claimedthe first All-Around team award.

It wasalsothequalifying eventforthe Western Canadian Championships, which willtakeplace April 18 to 21inLangley.Eight DGS athletesqualifiedfor Team BC – Morcilla, Bulka, Gabriela Hoolsema, Carolina Hoolsema, Sydney Thomas, Mackenzie Hayes, Annabelle Ma,and Kaiya Tien.

“Having athletes named to Team BC reallyshowsthe strengthof ourcompetitive

Above, the Level7 WAGladiesaccepttheirfirstall-around team awardattheInspireCupin Victoria. At right,Nicole Matus capturedfirstplaceattheB.C. Championshipsheldon theEasterlong weekendatthePNE Forumin Vancouver.

programs,” added Watts. “The competitive teamofcoordinators andcoaches have worked hard to buildthis upand have dedicated lotsoftime to all the athletesintheprogram.”

Delta Gymnastics hosted theirfirst competitionofthe yearinmid-March –the Spring Fever Invitational. Perena took first place All-Aroundforthe thirdconsecutivecompetition, includingafirst-placefinish on beam.

To wrap upthemonth,the BC Championships tookplace duringtheEaster weekend at the PNE Forum. Matus swept allthe categoriesandfinished first All-Aroundin Level6 Group F. Victoria Seel finished secondinthegroup, andher sister Lilliane Seelfinished secondin Level6Group C.

Sydney Thomas tookfirst in Level10 junior, Hancock finished second,and Gatesfinishedthirdin Level7Group D.

PHOTOS COURTESY DELTA GYMNASTICS SOCIETY

MorecompetitionsuccessforTsawwassenMartialArts

It has beenanexcitingmonthofcompetitionsfor Tsawwassen MartialArts (TMA) students.

Students have startedtheircompetition season with great success.

On March2,TMA attended the Steveston Invitational Tournament with38 students rangingin agefromfive to 37.

Results were asfollows:

Alyssa Magee–bronzein kumite

Amelia Jorgenson–bronzein team kata

ArloCran–bronzein kumite

Cecilia Magee– silverin kumite

Claire Naysmith–bronzein kumite

ConnorAn– silverin kata,bronzein kumite

Cooper Maxwell– goldin kumite

Dallas Maxwell– silver in kumite

Donald Jorgenson– goldin kumite and goldin kata

EmilyLapadatu – goldin kumite, goldin kata, bronzein team kata

Emily Montgomery– silverin kumite,bronzein kata

Ethan Vanneste – silverin kumite

HannahFranis-Bain– silverin kumite, silverin kata

Harrison Maxwell– bronzein kumite

IsabelleLapadatu – goldin kumite, silverin kata

Isla McDowell– silverin kata,bronzein kumite

Jane Weir– goldin kumite, bronzein kata

Kingston Passchier–bronzein kumite, bronzein kata

Kolt Hewlett-kaufman– silverin kumite, bronzein kata

Kyle Pearson–bronzein kumite

Max McDowell–bronzein kumite

Murphy Skogland–bronzein kumite

Nate GybelLarsen– goldin kumite, bronzein kata

Noah Gybel Larsen– goldin kumite, goldin kata, bronze in team kata

Tesora Gray – silverin kata, bronzein kumite

Thomas Wolf– silverin kumite

Walter Lin–bronzein kata.

On March 9, agroupof10 studentstravelled to Kelownaforanother tournamentand returned with 17medals.

Results were as follows:

Tesora Gray – goldin kumite, silverin kata

Jane Weir– silverin kumite, silverin kata

EmilyLapadatu – goldin kumite, silver in kata

IsabelleLapadatu – goldin kumite, goldin kata

Emily Montgomery– goldin kumite, silverin kata

Nate Larsen– goldin kumite, silverin kata

NoahLarsen– goldin kumite, silverin kata

Kingston Passchier– goldin kumite

Grayson Montgomery– silverin kumite

ConnorAnn– goldin kata.

Several studentsare heading to the North American OpeninLas Vegasandanothergroupis heading to Mexicoforthe World Championshipsin July.

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TSAWWASSENMARTIALARTSPHOTO TsawwassenMartialArts studentshave brought homeabunch ofmedalsafter twosuccessful competitions.

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111-473853rdStreet

Ladner |$550,000

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$6,600,000

34,000sf |5Lots |RS5 Zoning |Tsawwassen Exceptionalopportunitytoacquire3 existing propertiesthathave3rd readingapproval to becomefive RS5 zonedlots.Nestledinone of Tsawwassen’s most covetedenclaves, this expansive34,000sfparcel is ararefind.

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SouthSurrey |$850,000

1,203sf |3Beds |2Baths

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Discover TheBreezebyAdera,an award-winning developmentinSouthSurrey. Thischic3-bed, 2-bathroom townhome featuresanamazing layoutand atandem2-cargarage.Enjoyexclusive access to TheBreeze’sWest CoastClub,offeringa gym, yogastudio,entertainmentroom,andsauna.

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HunterGreen!Spaciousandbright1340sq.ft.cornersuitewith a180panoramicview overlooking the17thfairway ofBeachGrove GolfCourse. This 2bed/2bathImmaculatelykeptunithasan updatedkitchen,newinteriorpaint,largeprimarybedroom,in-suitestorageandshowsbeautifully! Hugewraparounddecktoentertaininstyle.Stepstoshopping,transit,recreation,andallamenities. Perfectfordownsizers whoenjoygolfcourseviewsandliving walkingdistancetotowncenter amenities.Quickpossession available.Looknofurther,thisisfor you!

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TheGeorgiais aqualitybuilt4-year-oldpetfriendlyapartmentlocatedintheheartofLangley. This2beds/2bathsplusinsidestorageunitfeatures a9 feetcelling,granitecounters,A/Cinmaster bedroom,openconceptlivingandqualityfinishingthroughout.EquippedwithanexerciseCenter, 2parkingstallsplusstoragelocker,andamplestreetparking.Centrallocation,closetoKwantlen University,shopping,dining,andthefutureSurreyLangleySkytrain.Greatopportunitytolive or investin!

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DiscoverluxurylivinginImperialVillagewiththis stunning 6bedroom, 4bathhome,boastingmainfloorlivingandan exquisitecoveredpatioperfectforentertaining. Withanupdated exteriorin2020featuringnewwindowsandfascia,thisproperty combinesmodernstreetappealwithpracticality.Enjoya spacious3389sqftlayout, achef’sdreamkitchen,and aserene outdooroasis,allnestledin asought-afterneighborhoodcloseto topamenitiessuchasthegolfcourse,shopping,andrestaurants. Thismeticulouslycaredforhomeoffersanunmatchedlifestyle opportunity.Seizethe chancetomakeit yours!

$799,000 NEWLISTING

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Embrace waterfrontlivinginthisupdated2BR/2BAcondonestledintheexclusive TsatsuShores development,featuringstunningsouthwest-facingsunsetviews.Enjoymoderncomfort,privacy,and easyaccesstotheferry,shops,andhighway.Thisspotlessunitcomeswith 2parkingspots,offering convenienceandtranquility.A truelifestyleupgrade awaits.

$1,488,000

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Discoverthis charming 3bed, 2bath rancherincliffdrive.Thisupdatedhomeboastsforestandmountainviews, apatio,and abeautifulgardenon aspacious11,324sqftlot. Fantasticopportunityto owninoneofTsawwassen’s premierlocationswithpotentialtobuildupto4396sqft.Convenientlylocatedneartheferryterminal,mall& shopping,thishomeoffersboth Tranquilityandaccessibility.Stepintotheopenconceptlayout, floodedwithnatural light,embracetheserenityof yourprivateretreat,savouringmorningcoffeesonthepatio. Withupdatedfeatures such askitchen,bathrooms,furnace,h/wandmore,enjoymoderncomfortandrusticnaturalbeauty,this rancherisa lifestyle choice.Don’tmissthe chancetoseize yourdreamhomeonuplanddrive -whereparadise awaits!

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Beautifullyupdated1,686sqft townhouse featuring3bdrms +oversizedflexroomplus 3bathrooms.Updatesinclude bright,spaciouskitchenwith stainlesssteelappliances,quartz counters,newercabinetry& backsplash &opensupinto eatingarea. Thelargeliving roomhasplentyofspaceforthe entirefamily &offers asundeck forBBQ’s. Threegenerous bedroomsupwith agorgeousprimarybedroom completewith anewlyadded walk incloset &cheaterensuite/mainbathroom.Bathroom extensivelyupdated withwhite oakdouble vanityandnewdeepbathtub.Bonusflexroomdowncaneasilybecomea 4thBdrm,officeorgamesroomandopensup to fencedsunnybackyard andground levelpatio.Tonsof STORAGEthroughoutincluding storage roomintheTWOcarcarport. LOW $200/month strata. PetFriendly.

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24729GARRYSTREET

PrimelocationinLadner,steps away from shops,dining,and parks. This1766sqft townhome features 3bedroomsand 3full bathrooms. Open-conceptliving areawithmaple hardwood floors,9’ ceilings,and agas fireplace.Recentlyupdated kitchen(2021)withwhite cabinetry,quartz counters,and newappliances including agas range.Topfloorboastsdualprimarybedroomswithensuitesand walk-inclosets. Lower leveloffers aspaciousden/3rdbedroom/office. Bonus170 sq ft. attic storagespace. Includesgarageandcarport.

$1,599,000

1500KIRKWOODROAD |BEACHGROVE!! Auniquehomeona 7500squarefoot cornerlotwith astunningprivategarden. This3-bedroomplus lofthomehasbeen extensivelyupgraded, featuringsolidBCfirfloors, ametal roof, thermalvinylwindows,gasfireplace, customkitchencabinetry,granitecounters, and aspa-likeensuiteintheprimarybedroom. Theyardoffersamplespacefor entertainingwith agasfirepitandfruittrees.Minutesfromthebeach!

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Indulgeinpanoramic perfectionwiththis4-bed,2-bath, 2100sqfthalf-duplexcapturingbreathtaking viewsof Mt.Baker,water,and farmland. Completely updated, thekitchen boasts granitecounters, stainlesssteel appliances,while thespaciouslivingroom features agas fireplace andbeautifullaminatefloors. Alarge family room with awood-burning fireplace adds warmth and charm. Naturallight floodsevery corner,complemented by asunroom idealfor morningcoffee with aview. High efficiency furnace, airconditioning,and anew hotwater tank ensure modern comfort. Abundantstorage meets convenience, andthebackyard’s privatecabanabeckons year-round enjoyment. Alarge privateyardcompletes this haven– asymphony of comfortand style.

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Discover ahaven in this nearly 3,100sqft home,withover 1,900sqft of main floor livingspace.Baskinnatural light in theopenfloor planadornedwithexotic hardwood floors, complemented by thewarmthofinteriorfirdoors andcasings.The amazingkitchen boasts fir cabinets,S/S appliances anda largeisland. Upstairs unveils alegal suitewithindependent laundry, adding flexibilityand convenience. This property doesn’tstopthere,a 580sqft heated workshop beckons, equipped with 220v power, double doors, andimpressive ceilingheights of 11’8and 9’5, providingthe idealsetting forambitiousprojects. Outside, discover acovered hottub forrelaxation anda greenhousefor green-thumbenthusiasts. This residence blendscraftsmanship,versatility,andcomfort seamlessly. MLS#R2835933

24-66AStreet,BoundaryBay

$1,747,000

PrimeBoundaryBayLotwithover 10,000SQFTtoinvest,build,or liveinthecurrentrancherandenjoy thebeachlifestyle.

5801GoldenrodCrescent, Tsawwassen

$1,799,000

Beautifullyappointed4-bedroom rancherinForestByTheBaywith amazingoutdoorspace.

5228GlenAbbeyPlace

$2,288,000

MasterfullydesignedCustom-built ExecutiveHome,offering3400sqft ofLivingSpaceinPrimeLocation.

384-1440GardenPlace, Tsawwassen

$605,000

Spacious2-bedroomPenthousewith gardenexposure-moveinready.

137-4738HemlockWay

$949,000

Spacious3Bedroom3BathTownhome, likebrandnewwithouttheGST-Enjoy thelargestClubHouseinTsawwassen byowningattheTsawwassenLanding.

1223PacificDrive, Tsawwassen

$2,290,000

Executivehomeon10,200sqft privategardenlotinTheVillage!

598TsawwassenBeachRoad $5,555,000

1.308acresofwalkoutbeachfront. Livingonthefinestbeachin Tsawwassen.Custom-builtone-owner homewithamazingsunsetviews.

Completelyrenovatedlargecorner unitinsoughtafterRoyalOaksapremieradultorientedcomplexin theheartofTsawwassen.

8252AStreet,Tsawwassen

$1,699,000

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$1,399,000

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379-1440GardenPlace, Tsawwassen

$610,000

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REMEMBRANCES OBITUARIES

John Douglas Nielsen

OnApril5th,2023,JohnDouglasNielsenage76passedaway peacefullysurrounded byallhisfamily.

Hewassurvivedbyhiswife Lynda,daughters:Michelle (Andrew)andDionne(Norman); grandchildren:Jeremy (Miranda),James,Sarah,Christopher,Jacqueline;andgreat granddaughter: Valerie;brother:Jim(Sandy),sister:Margaret, and hismanyniecesandnephews.

Predeceasedbyhisparents:BertandMargeryNielsen,sisters: RuthandBarb,andtheirspouses.

Johnwasbornin Vancouverin1947.His fatherwasinthe CanadianAirForceandhisjobrequiredthefamilytorelocate frequently –livingfor atimeinFrance,Edmonton,Ottawa, Kamloops,andthenfinallysettlingin Vancouverin1961.

JohnbeganattendingWinstinChurchillsecondaryschoolat thistime.As ayoungman,Johnwascharismatic,outgoing, andhadmanyfriends.Heenjoyedsoccer, golf,pool,darts,and jazzmusic.

Johnregularlyattended10th AvenueAllianceChurchwith his familywherehemethiswife: Lyndaattheageof14.They quicklyfellinloveandweremarriedfouryearslater.

ThetwolivedinKitsilanomanagingapartmentbuildings,andin 1966hadtheirfirstdaughter:Michelle,followedbytheirsecond daughter:Dionne,in1969.

In1970,theyboughttheirfirsthomeinSouth Vancouverwhere theylivedhappily for 8years.Thenin1978theybuilt anew home ontheexistingproperty –thesewouldbethehomes theyraisedtheirchildrenin.

John workedhiswholelifeinwarehousing –operating aforklift, and thenlateras acraneoperator.

Duringtheir57yearmarriage,Johnand Lyndaenjoyed league bowling,attendinglivetheatre,carrallies,golftournaments, darttournaments,among ahostofotheractivities.

Johnwas averylovingfatherwhoenjoyedspendingtimewith his girls– theyfondlyrememberthetreehousehebuiltintheir backyard,playinggamesofkick-the-canoutinthestreet,or thetimehecamehomewithtwopetrabbitsfor them –which hemistakenlythoughtwerebothmales(turnsoutonewasa femaleandtheyweresoonoverrunwithbabyrabbits).

Theyrememberhowpatienthewaswhenhewasteaching themhowtodrive,allthetimes heattendedMichelle’splays, or Dionne’ssoftballgames(playinghimselfoccasionallywhen theywereshort aplayer).Theyrememberhowhealways madelifefun.

Friendsdescribedhimasveryenthusiasticabouteverything hewasdoing.Hewasknownforhispassion for discussingall subjects –fromreligionandpoliticstophilosophyandmusic.No matterwhatitwas,healwayshad agenuineinterestinhearing whatpeoplehadtosay.Henevershiedawayfrom havingthe deepconversations thathebelievedweresoimportant.

Hewasextremelyloyaltohisfriendsandfamilyandwouldnever hesitatetostickupforthem.Hewasalwaysthedefenderof theunderdogandhad atruecompassionforallpeople.

Hehad agoodsenseofhumourandcouldcatchyouoff-guard attimeswith ajokeyoudidn’tseecoming.

Thesewerethevaluesheinstilledinhischildrenand grandchildrenandtheyknewtheywerealwaysabletotalkto him aboutanything.

In1989,Johnand Lyndawelcomedtheirfirstgrandchild: Jeremy.

In1991,Johnand Lynda bought ahomeinLadner andshortly afterwelcomedtheirsecondgrandchild:James,followedby Sarahin1994,Christopherin1996,andJacquelinein2000.

John’sgrandchildrenrecountfondmemoriesofbikeridesto the park, tripstotheswimmingpool,afternoonsatplayland wheretheirgrandpawouldjointhemonalltherides –eventhe scariestones.

Helovedattendingalltheirsportingeventsandextracurricular activitieswithgreatenthusiasm –cheeringthem on everystep of theway(oftentillhebecamehoarse).

WhenJeremywas5 yearsoldandneededmajorsurgeryat BC children’shospital –Johndidn’thesitatetosneakinandsee himonmultipleoccasions,despitebeingtoldthatnovisitors wereallowed.

Johnand Lyndacontinuedtolive in Ladneruntil 1997andthen movedtonearby Tsawwassen -whereJohnliveduntilhis passing.

Johnwouldspendhislateryearsenjoyingthethingsheloved most:thecompanyof hisfamily –attendinggatherings,playing golf,cribbage,andpoolwithhisgrandsonsattheLegion,and themany simple joysthatlifehastooffer –beitfeedingthe neighborhoodsquirrels,strikingupfriendlyconversationswith thepeoplehemetaroundtown,orrootingfortheCanucks with hisdaughtersduringplayoffs.

Unfortunately,inhislastfewyearsoflife,hishealthdeteriorated, andhewasnotabletostayasactiveasheoncewas;but despitethis,hisspiritneverdampened.Hecontinuedtoenjoy thethingshelovedlikewatchinghockey,listeningtohisfavorite music,chattingwithfriendsand family –continuingtocheeron hischildrenandgrandchildreninalltheirendeavors.Hewas ournumberonefanrightuntilthe veryend –healwaysmade us feelveryspecialandveryloved.

Johnisgreatly missed by allofus–his generousheart,zestforlife, and loveof family willbecherishedbyusalways.

REMEMBRANCES OBITUARIES

ATIMETO REMEMBER

Honourthememoryof someonespecialby making adonationintheir nametoDeltaHospital andCommunityHealth Foundation.

Donationsmadein memoryofyourlovedone canbeacknowledgedwith cardssenttofamily membersandan acknowledgementand receiptsenttothedonor.

Tributesfor March

DeltaHospitaland CommunityHealth Foundation acknowledgesgifts in memory of:

FrankBarr

DouglasColeman

LesDomonkos

RobertFeenan

RonnieGibson

Tom&BarbGigliotti

RobertaHamar

DarrenHeer

AmrikS.Hothi

JennyJessiman

FredK.Kennedy

BillKushnir

VernonLogan

RandyMalmas

JuneMassey

LilaMassey

PeterMould

JacquelinePerceval

EvangelosPolymenakos

JoanRobinson

Richard(Don)Russell

RenaSimpson

PhilipSinger

PatriciaSpetifore

ErwinSpletzer

HsienPin Tai

Fay Watson

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CELEBRATIONOFLIFE

forMELMARSHALL

Sunday,May5that TsawwassenSpringsBallroom In-personorVirtualAttendance

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DANNY, Alexander In Loving Memory

AlexanderDanny, age98,passedaway peacefully surroundedbyhislovingchildrenonMarch12,2024.

Hewas acherishedfatherandgrandfather, knownforhiswarmth,independence, andunwaveringloveforhisfamily.

BorninNemti,Hungary,Alexanderimmigratedto Canadaasachild.However,theupheavals of World WarIIledhimbacktoHungary,wherehe foundhimselfservingunderMajor Lyburn of The DurhamLightInfantryneartheendofthewar.

Afterthewar,AlexreturnedtoCanada,wherehe built alifefilledwithdedicationtohiscommunity andfamily.Hemarriedthewomanwhowould becomehislifelongbestfriend,Dorothea Biernacki,andtogethertheyraisedthreebeautiful children.

Throughouthisworkingyears,Alexworkedasan appliancerepairmanforSears,wherehehonedhis skillsandearnedtherespectofhiscolleaguesand customersalike.Hisdedicationtohiscraftwas evidentinthequalityofhisworkandthepridehe tookinhisprofession.

Inhisfreetime,Alexanderfoundjoyinsimple pleasures,suchastendingtohisgarden,feeding hissquirrels,andenjoyingsweets.

Alexwillbedeeplymissedbyhisthreechildren, Alex, Louise,andLindaandhisfourgrandchildren, Natalie,Paul,BryceandCadey,whowillcarryhis memoryintheirheartsforever.

A celebrationofAlexander’s lifewillbeheld on April10th,2024at10:30amat SacredHeartParish3900ArthurDriveinLadner,BC

Inlieuofflowers,donationscanbemadeto World Vision CanadainAlexander’shonour. www.worldvision.ca

Thoughhemaybegonefrom oursight, AlexanderDanny’sspiritwillcontinuetolive on in thecherishedmemoriesheleavesbehind.

Mayherestinpeace,knowinghewasdeeply lovedandwillneverbeforgotten.

DAVIES,BarbaraAnn

Itis withthesaddest of hearts that we announce thepassingofourbelovedsisterandfriendBarbara Davies.On March16, 2024,Barbara fellasleep in deathafter alengthybattlewithCanceratthe IreneThomasHospiceinDelta,B.C. Shewasborn in VancouverinOctober1950andspent agood portionofherlifeinDelta,BC. Shespentseveral decadesas adiligentreceptionistfortheCorporation of Delta’sMunicipalHall.

BarbarawaspredeceasedbyherparentsThomas andEleanorDavies,andherbrothersEvan(Maryanne) andWilliam(Deborah)Davies.Sheissurvivedby herbrother TommyDavies,hernephew,nieces, andmany otherbelovedfamilymembers.

Inadditiontoherfamily,Barbarawillbegreatly missedbyherclosefriendswhosurroundedher withloveandcarealways,butespeciallyduringher finalweeks.Barbarawillalsobemissedbymany otherfriendsthatlovedherdearly,inherlocal congregationandacrossCanadaandtheUnited States.

“Barb” or “Barbie,”asshewasaffectionately known,was abeautifulperson,fulloflife, laughter andlove.Herzestforlifewas seen inherenjoyment ofeverythingshedid...asimplewalkwhetheralone orwith afriend,traveling,sharingmealswith friends,savouring aniceglass of wine, or sittingby the ocean inquietreflection.Whileherjoyful dispositionwasadmiredbymany,itwasherloving spiritthatwillbemissedmost. Shewascaring,kind andgentletoadultsandchildrenalike.Barbara wasfaithfulandzealousasone of Jehovah’s Witnessesfor most of herlife.Inheryoungeryears, herself-sacrificingloveandstrongfaithmotivated hertobecome afull-time servant of Jehovahin Quebec. Shespenthertimethereteachingpeople abouttheBiblebasedhopeshehad of living ona paradiseearth,forever,inperfecthealthand peace(Revelation 21:4).Eveninherfinalweeks Barbara’sstrength,determination,faithandlove of lifeshonethrough. Shewillbegreatlymissed!

We wouldliketosenda veryspecialthankyouto ALLthestaffatIreneThomasHospicefor your outstandingcare,compassion,andsupport towards Barbaraandthosewholovedher.Our gratitudecanneverfullybeexpressed,butplease accept ourdeepestappreciation for everything you’vedone.

ItwasBarbara’swishesthatnoservicebeheld.

Celebratethelives ofloved ones withyour stories, photographsandtributeson legacy.com/obituaries/ deltaoptimist

FARNELL,AndrewW.

June6,1943 −March18,2024

Itiswithprofoundsadnessthatweshareinthe passingofourDad,AndrewWilliamFarnell,on March18, 2024.

Andywaspredeceasedbyhiswife,LesleyFarnell. HeissurvivedbyhisdaughtersKristina(Jamie), Jennifer,andAmanda(Geoff);grandchildrenBelle, Charlie,Sophie,Tyler,Olivia,Ava,andKamryn; sistersNancy(Joe)andJoan(Peter);andhis cousins,niecesandnephews.

AndywasborninVernononJune6,1943,and grewupinEastEndVancouveronKitchener Street.HemetandmarriedLesleyin1965and movedtoLadnerin1971,wheretheyraisedtheir threedaughters.Thehouse wasa hot spotfor familygatherings,countlessparties,andmultiple weddings.

Our dadwasknownfor hishumourandcharm. PapawasKing.Hisloveoffamily,friends,sports, andtomatoeswillberememberedinourhearts always.

Acelebration of lifewillbeheldfrom 11:00AM −1:00PMonMay25,2024,at LadnerBaptistChurch,5624 LadnerTrunkRoad.

LaPORTE,RitaMargaret

Itis with sadnessthatwe advise ofthe peaceful passing,in her sleep on March 9th,2024ofRita MargaretLaPorte,born August 4th 1924. Shewas predeceasedby her lovinghusbandRon andher son Keith.

Shewillbemissedby allher loved ones.

ManythankstoMountainViewManorandHoneydo Serviceswhohelpedtomakeher last monthsand yearsmorecomfortable.

We wouldlike tobelievethatRita,RonandKeith areallnowbacktogether. RestinPeace,Rita.

KANELLYS,Jocelan

March20,2024

JocelanKanellys,bornonJuly13,1943,of Tsawwassen,BC,passed peacefully onMarch20, 2024,withfamilybyherside.

Jocelanlived avibrantlifefilledwithherlovefor gardeningandbeachwalks.

Jocelan’sjourneywasadornedwiththefulfillment ofherlifelongdreamofvisitingGreece,notonce buttwice, atestamenttoheradventurousnature.

Remembered fondly,Jocelanwaspredeceasedby hergranddaughterShelby,a lossfeltdeeply,andis survivedbyhersonNoll,brotherBraden(Pam), andnumerousclosefriends.

To thecaregiversandhealthcareaidsatDelta Hospitalwhoprovidedcomfortandcareinherfinal days,weexpressourgratitudefortheirdedication.

As wecelebratethelifeofJocelanKanellys, let us treasurethememoriesofherjoyousspiritandthe loveshesharedwiththosearoundher.Herlegacy livesonintheheartsofmany,andshewillbedearly missedbutneverforgotten.

Inlieuofflowers, adonation canbemadetoDeltaHospital.

McCLOSKEY,SaraMary(Sally) CelebrationofLife

SaraMary(Sally)McCloskey,along-timeresident of Tsawwassen,passed awaypeacefully following complicationsfromsurgeryonDecember 21, 2023,inNewWestminster,BC.

Herobituarymay beviewed at: https://obituaries.mississauga.com//obituary/saramccloskey-1089250734

ACelebration tohonourherremarkablelifewillbe held onSaturday,May11th,2024, attheBeach GroveGolfClub,594612thAvenue in Tsawwassenfrom 2:00 to 5:00 pm.Eulogyat3:00 pm.Allare welcometojoinherfamily toremember averyspecialpersonwho isgreatly missed.

KEMPTHORNE,Arthur Walt

Arthur WaltKempthornepassedawayonMarch21, 2024at home.Bornand raisedin Weyburn,Sask, Artwasthe much-lovedonlysonofMaeandBill. GraduationfromUniversityofSaskatchewan(P.Eng.) wasfollowedby acareerinBritishColumbia’s forestindustry.Artdistinguishedhimselfinternationally for his workinbuildingstandardsandtrade.His affectionfor his adoptedprovinceofBCwaslong lasting, makinghomesin Vancouver,New WestminsterandthetownofLadner.

Artleavestomourn his belovedanddevotedwife of59years,Gladys,hisdaughter,Maryannand his grandchildrenEleanorandAlec.Predeceasedby hissonWilliam(Bill)Arthur.Artwillberemembered byhisstep-grandsonNateandBill’spartner Tracy ofViewRoyal,BC.

Artwillbemissedby his lovingextendedfamily,his in-laws,muchlovednieces,nephewsandcousins, aswellascherishedfriendsandcolleaguesfrom hereandaroundtheworld.

FuneralserviceonApril4th,11:00am,DeltaFuneral Home5329Ladner TrunkRoadinLadner. IntermentBoundaryBay Cemetery. Receptionto follow.

Inlieuofflowers,andinmemorialofArt,donations maybe madetotheAlzheimerSocietyofBC. https://alzheimer.ca/bc/en

NIELSEN,Hanni(Haagerup)

Hanni Nielsen (Haagerup),borninDenmark, on November19,1939 passedawaypeacefully surroundedbyfamily on March7, 2024 in Delta, BC. Shewas predeceasedbyherhusband of45 years, AlgotHvid Nielsen. Hanniwillbegreatly missed byherchildrenReimer,PeterandPeggy; grandchildrenMekael,Reid, Brandon, Kelsey, Jessica; great grandchildrenVictoriaandMara.A long timeTsawwassenresident, Hanniwasa staplein the South Deltaquiltingcommunity.She donatedmanyquiltstocharity.Thanksto Delta Hospital nursingstaff and HospicePalliative Care.A CelebrationofLifewillbeheld on May 5from 4-6pmatthe Kinsmen Centerin Tsawwassen.In lieuof flowers, donationsmaybemadein Hanni’s nameto HeronHospice Society.

SCHMIDT,Stephanie

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StephanieAnnSchmidtofTsawwassen,BC, passedawaypeacefullyonSunday,February25, at theageof79.ShewasthebelovedwifeofMike Dieterfor54years,motherofJeremyandMark (Lori),and’Grannie’ to Brenner.Stephaniewillbe dearlymissedbyhersisterAnthea,niece, nephews,manycousins,anddearfriends.Sheis nowreunitedwithherbelovedbrothers,Jeremy andRoger.

Stephaniewillbebestrememberedfor her infectioussmileandloveofhummingbirdsand Englishgardens.

AcelebrationoflifewillbeheldinMay, andwewillnotifyallfamilyandfriends.

Donationsinhermemorymaybemade totheBCCancerFoundationand theHeronHospiceSociety.

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