Delta Optimist May 23, 2024

NOTICE OF FIRST, SECONDANDTHIRDREADINGS– MAY27,2024

Notice is hereby giventhatDelta City Councilwillconsidergiving first, second,and third readings to thebylawsreferencedbelow at its Regular Meetingat 5:00 p.m. on Monday,May27,2024 in theCouncil Chamber,4500ClarenceTaylorCrescent, Delta, BC

Watch Live:The RegularMeetingwillbebroadcastliveatwww.delta.ca/watchlive. Membersofthe public whodonot wish to attend mayl isten and watchthe proceedingson theCity’swebsite.Video recordings arearchivedonthe City’s website.

FileNo.LU009684(Bylaw No.8405)

Location: 1178986Avenue

Applicant: Gurdev Properties Inc.

Proposal: Thepurpose of thisbylawistoauthorize Council to dischargeLandUse Contract S.A. No.3136 forthe subjectproperty inordertopermitconstructionofa newsingledetacheddwelling with an in-ground basement and asecondarysuite.Thisbylaw is consistentwithDelta’s Official CommunityPlan.

StaffContact: Kateryna Morenets,604-952-3485

FileNo.LU009585(Bylaw No.8383)

Location: Unit 2– 7389 RiverRoad,Delta

Applicant: 4Twenty Cannabis Co.

Proposal: Theapplicant isproposingtorezonea portionof thesubject property fromMediumImpactIndustrial(I2) toComprehensive DevelopmentZoneNo.41(CDZ41) to allowa cannabis dispensary in an existing building. Thedispensarywouldcomprise atotal retailarea of115m2 within Unit 2ofthe existing building. Thisapplication is consistent with Delta’sOfficial CommunityPlan.

Liquorand CannabisRegulationBranchApplicationNo. 098237

Application fora Provincial non-medicalcannabis retail storelicence to permit 4Twenty Cannabis Co. to operate acannabisdispensaryatUnit2 –7389 RiverRoad.The cannabis dispensary is proposingto operate seven days aweekfrom9:00amuntil11:00pm.

StaffContact: EmilyPaterson, 604-952-3612

FileNo.P22-01A (BylawsNo.8391 and8393)

Location: City-wide.Alllandswithinthe City maybe impacted.

Applicant: CityofDelta

Proposal: “Delta Zoning BylawNo.7600,2017Amendment (TemporaryUse Permits)BylawNo.8391,2024”would relocatetemporary usepermit regulations fromthe Official CommunityPlantothe Zoning Bylaw.

“Delta Zoning BylawNo.7600,2017Amendment (Transit-OrientedAreaParking)Bylaw No.8393,2024”would amend theparking regulationsofthe ZoningBylaw in Delta’sTransit-OrientedArea.

StaffContact: Jeremy Keating,604-946-3201

FORMOREINFORMATIONREGARDING THEPROPOSED BYLAWS

Materialsrelatedtothe proposalssuchasthe proposed bylaws, detailed maps andotherinformation maybeinspectedatDelta City Hall,4500 ClarenceTaylorCrescent,Delta,BC,Monday toFriday, excluding statutory holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45p.m.fromThursday, May16,2024toMonday, May27,2024. Ifyou have ageneral inquiryregardingthe proposed bylaws or if youwould likeassistanceto inspectany relevant documentation,pleasecontactthe DevelopmentDepartmentbyemail atdevelopment@delta.ca or by phoneat604-946-3380.

Correspondencereceivedupto 12:00 p.m. on Wednesda y, May22,2024 willbeincluded in theAgendapackage.Correspondencereceivedthereafterwillbeprovided to Councilin advance of the meeting. Allcorrespondence must include your nameandfulladdress andwillformpart of the public recordforthese proposalsand be publishedonthe City’s website. Those wishingtoprovide commentonthe proposalsmay do so in thefollowing ways:

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Writeto: Mayorand Council City of Delta 4500ClarenceTaylorCrescent Delta,BCV4K3E2

Boates Family Foundationdonates $1M to Coming Home campaign for long-term care

JACQUE

The community generosity continues to grow withanother significant donation to the Delta Hospitaland Community Health Foundation’s Coming Home campaign.

The foundation has announceda $1-million donationfrom the Boates Family Foundation to support the $18-million Coming Home campaign for thenew Beedie Long Term Care Centre to replace Mountain View Manor, at Delta Hospital.

The project includes a 200-bed long-term care centre, a 32-space day program forolderadults,and astandalone 49-space child daycarefacility.

The Boates family, personally and corporately,via Unitech Construction Management Ltd., has been supporting thehealthfoundationfor more than20 years.

The Boates, throughthe Boates Family Foundation, strive to foster community growth to inspire change

“We are very proud to be support-

ing the child daycare facility,”says Rick Boates

“Oncecompleted, thisnew space willprovide support to families in Deltaandthededicated hospital staff that care for our loved ones.”

Thestand-alone daycare facility will feature multiple outdoor playspaces andcreate opportunitiesforinter generationalprogramming withlong-term careresidents.

“We are humbled by the generosity ofthe Boates family,”addedhospital foundationexecutive-director Lisa Hoglund.

“Theirdedication to supporting Delta Hospital Campusof Care andthe community of Deltaisinspiring.

“Thislevelof support will pave the wayforanew serviceon our campus benefitinglocalfamiliesandhospital staff,as wellasfostering socialconnections to benefit seniorsand children alike.”

To learn more about theproject visittheDHCH Foundation website at : www.dhchfoundation.ca/capitalcampaign.

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The Boates Family Foundationpresents acheque for $1 milliontothe Delta HospitalandCommunityHealth Foundation foritsComingHome campaign.

IT ’S TIMETOJUMPIN!

GetinvolvedintheWinskillRenewalProject

TheCityofDeltaisreplacingtheWinskillAquatic &Fitness Centre(Winskill) witha newfacilitythatwilloffer improvedandexpandedamenitiestomeetthegrowing needsofthe community.Residentsareinvited to getinvolvedinthedesignofthe newfacilitythroughtheCity’sengagementprogram.Feedbackduringthisphase willbe collectedthrough to June16andwillbesharedwithstaff to considerin their recommendations to Council.Thefindingswillbe availableforboththe publicand Council to review.

GETINFORMED

ReviewtheEngagementGuide andothersupportingmaterialsat letstalk.delta.ca/Winskill orat Winskill to learnmoreaboutthe projectandwhatisbeingproposed.

SHARE YOUR IDEAS

Waterslide?Ropeswing?Obstacle course?Plungepool?TheCitywants yourideasforamenitiesinthenew pool.SubmitthemintheIdeastool at letstalk.delta.ca/Winskill and vote fortheonesyoulike.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

TheCityishostingmanydifferentevents to involve usergroupsaswellasthe communityatlarge.Ifyou wouldliketodiscussyourfeedbackandideaswith staff,planonattendinganopenhouse.

NeighbourhoodInformationSession#1 Winskill ParkFieldhouse, 6pmto8pm

OpenHouse#1– Outdoors Winskill Park,10am to 2pm

NeighbourhoodInformationSession#2 Winskill ParkFieldhouse, 6pmto8pm

OpenHouse#2- Indoors SouthDeltaRecreation Centre,6pmto8pm

*Seatingislimited. Registerat letstalk.delta.ca/Winskill

8or10lanes? Leisurepoolfeatures?LocationontheWinskill Parksite?Thesearesomeofthebigdecisionsthatwillbe exploredthroughtheengagementprogram.

Location!Location!Location!

Adifferentlocationwillmakeitpossible to keepthecurrentfacilityopen during constructionbutmayhave impactsforroadaccess,discgolf,trees, balldiamondsandmore.Viewtheoptionsinmore detailonthewebsite.

HAVE YOUR SAY

Visit letstalk.delta.ca/Winskill to seedatesandtimesforevents to getinvolved,shareyourideas and completeafeedbackformbeforeJune16.

UPFRONT

Cityplanningbigthings fornew ChisholmStreetWharf

SANDOR GYARMATI

sg yarm ati@delta-optimis t. co m

TheCityofD eltacontinues to pushfor ward withmore improvementsforthe Ladner Harbourwaterfronttoactivate it formorepublicuses.

Council re centlyendorse d astaff re commendation to proceed with topsideand railingsimprovementsforthe Chisholm Stre et Whar f, now that structural work iscomplete.

Arepor tnotesthat improvements willinclude wood de ckingovertheentire concretedeck, withhidden conduits to allowforfuture ele ctricalinfrastructure. The new railingsystemw illconsist of ametal railingw ith cable wiring and aw ooden topside finish.

Thewharfwillals oinclude pavementimprovements alongthediketoallowfor activationsandimprovepublic accessalongthedike.

In 2008,thecityuse da $2million contributionfromthe Port of Vancouver to purchase the former SevenS easfish processing plantpropertyon Chisholm Stre et to suppor ta

Ladner waterfront re developmentstrateg yatthetime

Thebuildingwasdemolishe din2022.

Ayearearlier,council approved sw eepingamendmentstothe Ladner Village Official CommunityPlanand hasgiventhegreenlight for a newLadner waterfront re developmentstrateg y,initiatives that camefromtheLadner Villagerenewaladvisor ycommitte e.

Theplanw illinvolvea reconfigurationand re design of ChisholmStreet, as wellas asiteredevelopmentstrateg yforthe SevenS eassite. Thewaterfrontstrateg ywas view ed as akey elementof Ladner Villagerevitalization. Afterthe buildingwas demolished,theconcrete de ck wasfinished with atemporary surfaceand railings to allowthe space to be us ed as atemporary pop-up park.

Thecityhad earlierdone permanentrepairstothe concrete de ck andaddresse d structuralconcerns to ensure thelong-ter mviabilityofthe site,which isnowrefer re dto asthe Chisholm Stre et Whar f.

Thecityals oremove da

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renderingofthenew ChisholmStreetWhar fdesign.

derelictde ck at the adjacent Brakman Kersite, Staffals onotethatthe stre ets capebelowthewhar f will be refreshe dw ithnew signageandupgrades will als ocontinue to be made to thediketrail southofthe Chisholm Stre et Whar fto improve connectivity.

Asfarasthe costs,the staff report explainsthat whar f improvements have be en include dinthe2024financial planand maybesuppor te d

through abequestreceived fromtheestate of Shirle y AnnB olhuis.She pass ed away in2004and be queathe d $786,000 to CityofD elta, re questingthat thecityuse thefunds to provideaccessible publicpathwaysaround Ladner with waterviewsor wateraccessalong theFras er River.

Aportionofthe be quest, $364,000 wasuse dtoreplace pe destr ianbridgesandresurfaceanexistingtrail at Ladner

HarbourLagoonin2019. Staffrecommende dthe remaining$422,000 be dire cted to theinstallationof anaccessible pathwayalong ChilukthanSloughinLadner LionsPark, and to suppor t accessibleimprovements along theLadner waterfront. The2024financialplan hasbudgete danadditional $750,000forChisholm Stre et Whar f, as wellasthe pavementimprovementsalong the dike

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Crime downinCity of Delta

SANDOR GYARMATI

sg yarm ati@delta-optimi st .c om

Incidentsofproperty crimeandviolent crime are bothdown intheCity of Delta.

That’s according to the Delta Police Department’s (DPD) latest crime dataforthefirst quarter of2024.

The Community Safety and Well-Being Plan’s Crime Severity Index (CSI) says that commercialbreak andenters have decreased by 23 per cent compared to thefirst quarter of2023 and by 14 per cent compared to the three-year average.

Residentialbreak and enters dropped by 20 per cent, compared to last yearand by 26 per cent compared to the three-year average, while instancesoftheft of

vehiclesdecreased by 42 per cent compared tolast yearand by 25 per cent compared to the threeyear average.

Among theother statistics, assaultsinthe first quarter ofthis year decreased to 80from107 during the same period last year, while robberies sawa significant reductionfrom nine to two.

However, intimate partnerviolence reports had anincrease of19 per cent, compared to the three-year average.

During the Delta Police Board’s meeting this week, Chief Neil Dubord talked about the latest numbers, noting there have also beenno complaintslodged against DPD officers requiring municipalinvestigation, eventhoughthey have thousandsofinteractions

withthe public.

He added it speaksto theprofessionalismof thedepartment’s frontlineoffers.

Dep. Chief Harj Sidhu saidone particulararea ofconcernis waittimes forPriority1 calls

Those callsare typically made to 911 and answered andprocessed by E-Comm He said dispatch timesare taking approximately three minutes,a situationthat willcontinue to be monitored.

Dubord also discussed a proposal to introduce a cellphonelevy to provide E-Commthenecessary funding to deal withthe increase in boththe volumeandcomplexity of emergency calls.

TheDPD’s community-firstpolicingapproach remainsatthe forefrontofthe department ’s efforts, saysDubord.

Suggestinga charge of $1 or $2, Dubord saidthe BC Associationof Chiefs of Police(BCACP) has put for ward theproposal to theprovincial government.

A recent letter by the BCACP to Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, stated itisimperative to explore andestablish a stable funding mechanism to support E-Comm’s operations

However, the response fromtheprovince was that itisonly open to further research

FraserHealthsaysnohealth concerns following Fortisgasleak

SANDOR GYARMATI

sg yarm ati@delta-optimi st .c om

Fraser Healthdidnotfind evidence of significant healthimpactsinthe short-term following FortisBC’s inadvertent release of natural gasand odourant that overwhelmed parts of South Delta, andthey donotexpect there to be a substantial risk oflonger-term healthimpacts.

That’s according to a response from the health regionfroman inquiry from Delta Mayor George Harvie regarding potential healtheffectsofthe odour event that occurred on Jan.16,when a quantity of natural gas with a high concentrationofthemercaptan was released at the FortisBC Interconnect Station,nearLadnerTrunk Roadand 80th Street

Mercaptansare sulfur-containing compoundsprimarily used as odorants in natural gas.

The odour moved throughthecommunity causing publicconcernanda high volumeof calls to Delta’s fire and emergency services. Two months later,

a delegationfrom FortisBC made a presentation to councilassuring it will improve communications

Harviewrote to Dr. Victoria Lee, president andCEO ofFraser Health, requesting anassessment of potential health effectsthat the community couldface

According to thehealth region, there are noair-quality guidelinesfor mercaptananditisnot routinely measured in outdoor air by regular monitoring networks.

Whilelimited evidenceis available onlow-level exposure to the general publicin such incidents, the available evidence suggeststhat mercaptans commonly used as odourants have relatively low toxicity.

People can detect thesmell ofmercaptans at a much lower level thanthe level that can cause short-term health effects, whileexposure to strong odours sometimes resultsinshort-lived symptoms such asirritationofthe nose and throat, and headaches

The healthy regionadded that itdid notfindanincrease invisits to the emergency department at Delta Hospital.

BC & Alberta Guide Dogsannounces expansioninLadner

Capital campaign starts for new breeding and training centre

IAN JACQUE S

Ijacque s@ delta-optimi st .c om

BC & Alberta Guide

Dogsisexpanding its operations in Ladner and hopes to soonopen a breeding and training centre ofexcellence.

To helpfacilitate the costsoftheexpansion, they have launcheda capital fundraising campaign.

The state-of-the-art facility will serve as a hub fortheprofessional, breeding, raising, and training of guidedogsfor peoplewhoare blind or have low vision, autism servicedogsfor children with autism, and Operational Stress Injury (OSI)-PTSD servicedogs

for veterans and first responders to provide essential support to those in need

With new cutting-edge facilities supported by professionally certified instructors, BC &Alberta Guide Dogs willgreatly enhance theirmissionof inclusion, mobility and access, reducing wait times and doubling their impact.

“We are thrilled to embark onthisexciting new chapter in our organization’s history,” said Bill Thornton, CEO of BC &Alberta Guide Dogs

“The Breeding& Training Centre of Excellence willenableus to expand our reach and

impact, ultimately changing thelivesof many more individualsin our communities.”

The capital campaign kicked off at the recent Ties & Tails Charity Auction & Gala.

Further events and initiatives willtake place inviting the community to support thisimportant cause.

Donations ofany size are welcome and will make a significant difference inthelivesofthose who rely on guide and servicedogsfor independenceand mobility.

To learnmore about theBreeding& Training Centre of Excellence Capital Campaign and how you can get involved, visit https://bcandalbertaguidedogs.com/ ways-to-give/capitalcampaign/.

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ConstructionofthenewBreeding& TrainingCentreofExcellenceatthe guide dogs’ 7061 Ladner Trunk Rd.location,shouldstartin September.

Council selects new police board member

SANDOR GYARMATI

sg yarm ati@delta- optimi st .c om

Anothernewfaceis joiningthe Delta Police Board.

At its May15meeting, Delta Coun. Dan Boisvert was swornin to be council’s representativeonthe board.

Mayor George Harvie had stepped down as chair last monthfollowing theprovincial governmentannouncing changes to the Police Act, includingallowing citycouncils to decide whichcouncillor can sit on a police board.

Municipal police boards cannowalso choose their own chair and vice-chair.

Previously,a mayor automatically became the chairofalocal police boardwhenelected Harvie,who was part

Dan Boisvert isa formerDeltaschoolboard trusteeandisinhisfirst termasacity councillor.

oftheUBCM Police Act review, has saidhe always spoke againstthe requirementfor mayors tochair police boardsin theircities.

Theprovincenoted

that the changes to the Police Actaddress recommendationsfromthe 2022 Special Committee on Reformingthe Police Actandfromthe2019 Special Committee to Reviewthe Police ComplaintProcess, andaddresseslegislative changes requested by theOfficeofthe Police Complaint Commissioner.

The current Delta boardalsocomprises Ian Tait,whois chair, Sharan Oberoi, Warren Dean Flandez, Tsawwassen First Nation ChiefLaura Cassidy,Lara Victoria, Annette Garm and Firth Bateman.

Alsoin regular attendancearemembers of the policedepartment including Chief Neil Dubord and Dep. Chiefs Michelle Davieand Harj Sidhu.

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B.C.’s2024electionisnowadecidedly competitive race,springpoll reveals

MARIOCANSECO

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In January, B.C. hada dominant incumbent government, afracturedopposition,and nopolitical partyable topass the30-percent mark in voting intention

In May,thesituation has changeddramatically.

TheConservativeParty of BC isnowsolidlyinsecondplace amongdecidedvoters across the province,at32percent(upfive points since ourApril survey).

TheBCNDPis stillaheadat42 percent(down three points). BC United hasdropped to ahistoric lowof 12 percent(down three points).Theformer BC Liberals went from beingina statisticaltie forsecondplace withthe Conser vativesin September 2023, to atie forthirdwiththe BC GreenParty (12 percent, upone point)eightmonths later.

It isnowevidentthat voters whoare dissatisfiedwiththe currentsituation have found a home.The BC Conservativesare currentlyattracting 39 percentof

NewpoliticallandscapeinB.C. asConservativessecuresecond placeandBCNDP’sleadnarrows, latestResearchCo. pollsreveal.

voters aged 18 to 34,33 percent ofthoseaged35to54and26 percentofthoseaged55and over.

TheBCNDP currentlytrails the BC Conser vativesamong the province’syoungestvoters(34 percent) butleadsamongthose aged 35 to 54 (38percent)and aged 55 and over(50percent).

On aregionalbasis,the BC NDP holds sizableleads overthe BC Conservativesin MetroVancouver (40 percentto30percent)and

Vancouver Island(49 percentto39 percent).

TheBCConservativesarenow statisticallytiedwiththe BC NDP in NorthernB.C.(40 percentto38 percent), Southern B.C. (37 percentto39percent)andtheFraser Valley(39 percentto40percent).

British Columbiansaremore likelytobeconsideringcasting aballotforthe BC NDP (53 per cent, down one point)orthe BC Conser vatives(42 percent,

uponepoint)thanforthe BC Greens(35 percent, down two points)or BC United (33percent, down four points). Thisis yet another data pointthatsolidifies the two-partynarrative.

Opposition partiesaspireto be seenas “governments-inwaiting.”

At this stage, the approval ratingforPremier David Ebystands at 54 percent(upthree points) andthethree otherleadersare significantlybehind: John Rustad ofthe BC Conser vatives with37 percent(up twopoints), Sonia Furstenauofthe BC Greens with 35 percent(down twopoints) andKevin Falconof BC United with31 percent(down five points).

Voters aregivingRustad’s party along, hard look,butheisnot yetperceived asthedelivererof change.

TheB.C.electionthat appeared to be aforegoneconclusionisnowdecidedlycompetitive.

MarioCansecoispresidentof Research Co.

Localgovernmentneeds to getitshouseinorder

Deltacouncil hasbeen inthenews lately, and notfor a good reason.

At the May6 council meeting, fourcouncillors passed amotion tolimit MayorGeorgeHar vie’s activitiesunless there is council approval. They also votedtoremove him as Delta’s representativeatMetro Vancouver, which, sinceheisthe current chair,removeshim fromthat position aswell.

From thedetailed

reportinginthe Optimist, these fourcouncillors, whether justifiedornot, felt thatcommunication withthe mayor’soffice hadreached the point that theyneeded to take drasticaction to continue cityworkinatransparent way.

Municipal politicsis a breed ofitsown.It’soften personalandcan get nastywhenissuesaround powerandcontrolare threatened.

Mayorandcouncil have the abilitytoshape themostintimateaspects

Community Comment

INGRIDABBOTT

of ourdailylives,from howourand recreation centresare runtowhen ourgarbage ispickedup.

They areextremely importantplayers who we rely on to make educated andinformeddecisions with ourtaxdollars

We have somecrucial governanceissuesonthe table rightnow in Delta. Topofthelistismeeting thedemandsoftheprovincial governmenthousingquotas,policingDelta Port,anew tunnel,and seekingasecondexit out ofLadner,and ahealthcare crisis,justtoname afew.

Thenextmunicipal electionis October2026.

That’s alongtimefrom now.

Iamasking that our mayorandcouncil work together to fulfilltheir promises to us,togovern honestlyandtransparentlywiththeresidents of Delta’s best interests foremostintheirdecision making.

No onelikes to get kicked inthe sandbox ,so play fair,dustyourselfoff andgeton withit

Ingrid Abbott is afreelancewriter whoadmires anyone willingtorun for political life

There shouldbedesignated beach parking for residents

Editor :

It’s a shamethat the local tax-paying populationnolonger has access toeasy parking at Centennial Beach.

It’s a big part ofwhy we moved here, and we’ve been muscled out by regulationsandvisitors

to thecommunity.

I wouldlike to propose a sectionof parking at Centennial be designated foronly Tsawwassen residents To park there you wouldneed an annual permit with maybea $10 fee to cover administrationcosts and a permit to

match the licenceplate numberonthe vehicle

The size ofdesignated parking would change based ondemand but wouldgive back what I believe isthe right to community access to the beach.

Greg McDonald

Farm land continues to change,butnot for thebetter

Editor:

Re: Farm familiesneed an even playing field (Community Comment, Optimist, May 9)

Goodbye family farms, hello corporate land ownershipandincreasing globalinequality.

Jadestone Doll

More than two-thirds of the world’s fields, ranches,andorchards are owned by one percent ofitsfarmers. Making Deltafarmland more valuable forhousing development than thecropsproduced will be an openinvitationfor investors.

City hall:time to get out of the box

Editor:

Re: Let’s all jump into the pool discussion (Editorial,Optimist, May 16).

I have to agree with your editorial,and specifically, Mark Schoeffel’s letter regardinghisidea of movingthe redeveloped Winskill Aquatic Centre pool to the South Delta Recreation Centre. It makesalotof sense.

AsI studiedthethree options sent out by city

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hall recently,I kept thinking, “What’swrong withthispicture?” They areall basicallythe same ... cutdown ourlittle forest at Winskill to make more roomfor parking and pool. Nota good idea.

We have to startthinking outsidethe box (Winskill),andthe suggestion to move the pool to the reccentredeser ves furtherconsideration.

Thisisamorecentral-

ized location.Atransit hubandmoreparking make this very attractive. Thisleaves Winskill Park withmorepark-like features, walking paths, forests, andplayingareas for baseball, soccer,and other outdoor sports.

For years, I have hoped to see someideas likethisfromcity hall, butthey never seem to be able to get outofthe box!

Ian Kent

gooddeed: we willpay it forward

Editor:

On Su nd ay , May 5, my hu sb and,alon g wi thhis so n, da ugh te rin-l aw and tw o grandso ns, ha d lunc h at the Ts aw wa ss en Wh it e Sp ot Wh enthe y re ques te d

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Un for tu na tely ,t ha t pe rs on ha d left so the f amil y ha d noopport unit y to expres s their ap prec ia tion.

We wo uldlik e to ex te nd ou r thank s to Joy. Th isis a pe rf ec t exampleforthegrandso ns to learn ab ou t ge nerosit y and payin g it f or wa rd Ba rb ara Bl ac k

Conservative leader returnsto Delta withvisitto Ocean Trailer

PHIL MELNYCHUK

pmeln yc huk @d elta-optimis t.co m

The economy has slowed down Conser vative party leader Pierre Poilievre heard Tuesday (May 14) at Ocean Trailerin Delta Company president Sid Keay hosted Poilievre for a campaign-style stop saying that the economy has dropped inthe last yearor so

“Life has never been worse, thanitis today,” Poilievre toldthecrowd of workers at thecompany that leases, sells

and repairs highway truck trailers, recounting that Keay toldhimhe’s never seenthe economy so bad. “Andit’s getting worse ever y single day,” Poilievre said

Keay saidthat it’s been slow for the last 15 months, ashigher interest rates takeeffect, along withtaxes, including the carbontax.

“The economy,it’s in thetank,” he said.

For instance, previously, it would be hard to fill unskilled positions at thecompany. Now,if thecompany puts out

a job notice, it gets200 responsesin a fewhours.

Poilievre was back in Delta just a few weeks aftervisiting SilverCity Galvanizing in early April, in support of recently named Conser vative candidate Jessy Sahota

At the Ocean Trailer visit, Poilievre repeated hispromise to eliminate the carbontaxthat he said wouldlower transportationcostswhile cutting spending and waste to reduceinflation, taxes andinterest rates.

He added that Vancouveristhethirdmost expensive housing marketinthe world when housing pricesare compared to incomes

Delta Liberal MP Carla Qualtrough however, disagreed with Poilievre’s descriptionwhencontacted by theOptimist for a follow-up interview.

“I think that Pierre Poilievre’s catastrophizing, andnot giving Canadiansand Canadian businesses enough credit,” she said.

People are struggling now but Canadiansare resilient, and the economy isshowing signs ofcoming back strong, whetherit’s inflation slowing, unemployment steady and risingwages.

But onthe ground,it may notfeelthat way so that’s why government

has launched assistance programs, she said.

During thevisit, Keay also asked about the continued existenceof opennetfishfarmson B.C.’s coast. He owns Duncanby Lodge in Rivers Inlet

“If Mother Nature wanted Atlantic salmon inher Pacific Ocean,she would have put them there,” Keay said.

Poilievre though said that Conser vative policy is a science-based policy that willprotect habitat for Pacific salmonwhile ensuring that, “sustainablefish harvesting is allowed to succeed.

“We’ll be guided by scienceonthat,” he said.

According to the B.C.

Salmon Farmers, science overthe last 30 years showsthat farmed salmonand wild salmon can co-exist.

Qualtrough though saidthere’s broad consensusthat opennetfish farms have to go, pointing out that B.C. istheonly placeonthe west coast of North America where they’re stillallowed.

She saidthecommitment was to have the transition away from opennet penscomplete by 2025 but italso requireshelping communitiesthat are dependent onfishfarms to adjust.

“Thisis happening. It’s just a matterof over thecourse ofhow long and will we meet the

endof2025deadline,”

Qualtrough said. “It’s going to happen.”

“There are very few issuesthat I’ve seen such broad consensuson,” she said.

Keay though saidhe’ll keeppressing the issue with Poilievre.

“We need land-based aquaculture industr y here,” Keay said. “Beyond a doubt. The scienceis there.

“And I don’tintendon letting himoffthehook now. We’re optimistic that he’s listening...

“It’s so incredibly important. To losea speciesoffish - entire runs offish – when we could have done something about it – it’s onus.”

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FederalConser vative leadersPierre Poilievrechatswith Ocean TrailerpresidentSid Keay duringa campaignstopin DeltaonMay14.

New developmentpitched for Tsawwassen corner

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A newdevelopment application has been submitted forproperties at thecornerof12th Avenueand53A Street,in Tsawwassen.

A planning department updateto council onnew applications received includes a rezoning and subdivisionproposalfor a five-storey, mixed-use building at 5360 12th Ave. and 1146,1156and1170 53A St. The building would have commercial space, as wellas65 apartment units, including six lockoff units.A lock-offunit is one that can be divided into separate spaces, usually to rent out separately.

Several residentsinthearea conveyedopposition toapreviousapplicationtobuildanewmulti-storeyofficeand retailbuildingatthesite.

According to theplanning department, the proposalisconsistent withthe Neighbourhood Centres and Corridors (NC) designation in the proposed newOfficial Community Plan(OCP). An application had previously beenconsidered to build a new3.5-storey office/retail building at

the site

Following a public hearing last July, council unanimously voted to rejecttheproposal,preferring the site focus more on residentialuses. The proposal had also been a controversial onefor neighbourswhoargued the building didn’tfit with the residentialarea.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATIONMEETING

We wanttohearfrom you!

ThePark— Mixed- UseCommercial/ResidentialBuildingat 12 Avenueand 53AStreet

Addresses: 5360 12 Avenue,1146, 1156,& 1170 53AStreet

Applicant: CTAArchitecture+DesignLtd. File No: LU009655

TheCityofDeltahasreceived anapplicationfor adevelopment at12 Avenue &53AStreetfora five- storeymixed-usebuildingwith ground-floor commercialunitsand 65residentialapartmentunits.

Deltaishosting anin-personPublic InformationMeetingforthisproject givingyoutheopportunity to learn moreandprovideyourfeedbackto theCity.

Public InformationMeeting

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

5:30 pm –7:0 0 pm

SouthParkElementary School(Gym) 735GilchristDrive,Delta

View from 12 Avenue and53A Street looking southeast

• Detailsontheproposalareavailableat letstalk.delta.ca/lu009655

• Shareyourfeedbackonlineat: letstalk.delta.ca/lu009655 untilJune14,2024

Have otherquestions or comments?

ContactAlexCauduro,Senior Planner,DevelopmentDepartment: 604.952.3163 acauduro@delta.caor

CityofDelta’s municipalhall set forextensive repairs

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TheCityofDelta hasissueda requestforbidsfor acontractor to undertakerepairsatmunicipal hall.

Thecityislooking to remove and replaceexpansion jointsaroundthe buildingthathavefailed, waterproof thesurrounding concrete,aswellas minor relatedworks such asconcrete repairandthe applicationof sealantto waterproofrailingbases.

Council recently received astaff updateontheongoingupgradesand renovations to thefacility.

Thereportnotesthat severalareas, “are inneed ofcritical maintenance andupdatingtoensurecontinuedprovisionof services to thecommunity.”

Overthecomingmonths, staffwill progress with work onthecouncil chambers,anaddition to thecityhall frontentrance/vestibule,aswellasthe establishmentofaninformation kiosk andoffice renovationstoenhance spaceefficiencies.

Thereportnotesthat thedevelopmentofanentrancevestibule space shiftsthe public pointofentry closer to thefront courtyardareaandcreatesan easily differentiated entrance.

Thecityhas retained anarchitectwhois workingtocompletethe detaileddesign, withthegoalofcommencing constructionin summer2024, withcompletion by thisfall.

Theestimated cost ofthat projectis $1.2million,however amoreprecise cost will be known at thecompletionof detaileddesign,thereportnotes.

Whenitcomes to thecouncil chambers,critical maintenanceisrequired

to address the“deteriorated condition”of seating, glasswork, flooring anddesktops,the report notes,adding that thechanges willbringa “modestly improved ambience” forcouncilmeetingsandenhancethefunctionalityfor meetingparticipantsand staff.

Thereportalsonotesthat theartistglass display that separatescouncil chambers fromthelobby,initially installedabout1991whencityhall was built,hasfailed.

Staffwill be removingtheartwork andinstallingnewglasswork, a replacementthatwillprovide natural lightintothe chambers while stillprovidinganappropriate levelofprivacy andshadingforwhenthe roomisin useformeetings.

Theoverallcostofthecouncil chambers improvementsisestimated at $150,000.Improvementsare to be completedoverthenext sixmonths,subject to supply availability,and will be timed forwhentheroomisnotinuse.

Asfarasoperationalrequirements ofcityhall,thereportnotesthat a numberofofficerenovationsarebeing completedinthefacilityaswellasthe adjacentannexbuilding, whichwas formerly leased to Fraser Health.

Thosechangesincludethecreation ofadditionalofficesfortheparks recreationand culturedepartment, enhancements to theannextoaccommodate humanresourcesand bylaw servicesas wellasanimprovedpublic interfaceandmeetingspaceand renovations to thecommunicationsand capitalprojectteamareasinthenorthwest corner.

Theofficerenovationsareestimated to have a$400,000pricetag.

What’s thefuture of Delta’s LittleHouse on12th Avenue?

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The peopleof Deltashouldcontinue to be served by the Little House building in Tsawwassen.

That was themessage conveyed by councilduring its May6 discussionon the future ofthehouse on12th Ave. that hosted recovery groupsand helped those struggling with substance abuse.

The Phoenix Society,which operated Little House, issued a notificationthat it was closing April 30 withnoother explanationgiven.

The facility was run previously by the Little House Alcohol andDrug Addiction Recovery Society.

In 2021,the PhoenixDrug & Alcohol Recovery & Education Societyand Little House Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Society merged,and Phoenix requested theCity of Deltacontinue providing funding to support thetransition, with Phoenix saying itintended to expanditsoperations in Deltaand apply forexternalfunding.

A staff report to council said Delta agreed to provide$75,000for a threeyear term. As a part ofthe agreement, Phoenixprovided substanceuse counselling forup to four, free sessions for Delta residentsandtheirfamilies and subsequent sessions at a reduced rate, as wellasfree substanceuse counselling to Deltaemployeesandtheirfamily members.

Phoenixalso signed a licence agreement to occupy the Little House building, supporting community-led harm reductionand recovery groups. Phoenix rented out space to various community support groupsincluding Alcoholics Anonymous(AA)and Narcotics

Anonymous (NA),and to counsellors for substanceuse counselling sessions

The three-year term forthe service andlicence agreementsexpired on April30,and Phoenixelected not to renew

“Phoenix’s leadership stated that the operationsin Delta were not sustainable at the current level offunding and Phoenix was not successfulinobtaining grant funding fromotherorganizations,” the report explains.

City staff have beenmeeting with the Phoenixleadership to prepare for a transitional phase forthe Little House building and to explore various options to minimize thedisruptions of service andthe recovery groups’ meetings.

“Staff has developed atransitional planforthe recovery groupsandother community members affected by Phoenix’s ending ofthe service agreement which allowsfortheongoing use ofthe Little House building intheshort term for the recovery groupsthathave used the site for many years. For the next several months, thecity will be responsibleforthe building’s maintenance/cleaning and Phoenix willcontinue its administrative support with recovery groups to ensure that Delta residents have access to criticalcommunity resources,” the report adds.

The city has also held several meetings withcommunity groupsand residents to betterunderstand theimpact ofthe change inoperations at the Little House building.

“Staff will support the transitional phase inthecoming monthsand report back to council seeking directionon a long-term strategy forthe Little House buildingandthefunctions that it has served,” the report notes

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City passes secondary suite bylaw changes

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Deltacouncil last week gave final approvalfor a series of bylaw amendmentsaimed at streamlining secondar y suite applications and reducing barriers for owners to lease or rent suites.

The changes include, among otherthings, removing the requirement for a person to hold a valid rental permit to lease or rent a secondar y suite and removing the licencefee for a suite fromthe business licence schedule

The bylaw amendmentsare in alignment withthenewprovincial housinglegislation.

Delta overthe past few years has been making several zoning and Official Community Plan(OCP) changes to facilitate more units, oneofthe strategies outlined withinthecity’s Housing Action Plan.

The city recently also introduced the Home Suite Homeprogram to encourage homeowners to add a secondar y suite to theirexisting homes.

The program includes a limited timeofferforthe waiverof building permit applicationfees, as well as a free pre-applicationprocess withtheoptionof havinga city “Secondar y Suite Ambassador” attend a secondar y suite before the permitting process begins.

The intent of the serviceis to helphomeowners betterunderstandtheprocess inachieving an approved suite, withtheestimated savings to theproperty owner at approximately $400 to adda unit to theirexisting homes.

Meanwhile, the B.C. government this monthannounced the launch of a three-year pilotofthe new Secondar y Suite Incentive Program.

The program willofferforgivable loansofas much as50 per cent of the totalcost of renovations, up to a maximum of$40,000,for successful applicants to add a secondar y suite oraccessory dwelling unit,

such as a garden suite, laneway house, carriage home, ontheproperty oftheirprimar y residence.

The loan can be forgivenifthe newunitis rented at below market rates for at least five years.

Homeowners inmost B.C. municipalitiesand regionaldistricts can apply.

Asfarasthe latest City of Delta efforts, duringa staffpresentation this yearontheproposed new OCP, it was noted one ofthe recommended actionitemsforthe city to undertake islobbying the province tochange the building code to allow more thanone secondar y suite per single-detached dwelling.

Delta’s housing needs report foundthat about 75 per cent of the rental stock isprovided as secondar y rentals, such as suitesin detached homesor rented condos.

The amount ofprimary, purpose-built rentalin Deltaonly accountsfor approximately five per cent of Delta’s housing stock.

Hugegreenhouse complex to bebuiltinEast Ladner

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Motorists onLadner Trunk Roadheading past what was oncethe

Wellbrook Winer y can seea big construction project now taking place with a huge quantity of structuralfill being placed onthefarmland site

fillonthe site to facilitate thefuture complex.

A newdetention pond with a storage capacity of approximately 13,000-cubic-metres will also be built

The project will seea future greenhouse complex about 11hectares (27acres)in size on the northern halfofthe agriculturally zoned East Ladnerproperty at 462688th St

TheAgriculturalLand Commission(ALC) last year approved an application by the currentowner, Sunnyside Produce Ltd., to place 83,020-cubic-metresof

The proposed fill was inexcess oftheALC’s maximum area forfill placement forfarm buildings, so thecommission’s approval was required.

To prepare the site for future greenhouse development, the ownerproposed placing fillinorder to raise the siteto a maximum groundelevationof three feet, to match the approximate elevationsof the remainder southern

portionoftheproperty. Council last year approved sending the application to theALC but also attached conditions by thecity. A report noted thecity received correspondencefrom several households expressing concerns about the large amount offillproposed andthat it may resultinflooding onadjacent agricultural lots To address those concerns, the ownerprovided an agrologist report and a storm water management plan.

Greenhousesare permitted inthe site’s zoning andintheALR.

COUNCILCONSIDERATION OF BYLAWS –JUNE3,2024

Notice is hereby giventhatDelta City Councilwillconsidergiving first, second and third readings tothebylawsreferencedbelow at itsRegular Meetingat 5:00 p.m. on Monday,June3,2024 in the Theatre, NorthDelta Centreforthe Arts,1142584 Avenue,Delta BC.

File No.P23-25(BylawsNo.

8394 and 8395)

Location: City-wide. Landscurrently zoned forsingledetachedand duplexdwellingswillbeimpacted.

Applicant: City of Delta StaffContact: Jeremy Keating, 604-946-3201

Proposal: TheBCGovernment haspassed legislationthatrequireslocal governmentsacrossthe province to updatetheir Zoning Bylaws to permit small-scale multi-unit housingby June 30, 2024.

Bylaws No.8394and 8395 wouldamend “Delta Zoning BylawNo7600,2017” and“DeltaZoningBylaw No.2750,1977”,respectively, to permit small-scalemulti-unithousing onany property that is currently zoned topermitsingledetachedorduplexdwellings. Theamendingbylawswouldalsointroduce newparking regulationsofone spaceper unit forthese properties,withnoparkingrequiredfor unitsbelow 33 m 2 (355 ft2)insizeorwithin400 m(1,312ft) of aRapidBusstation.

FORMOREINFORMATIONREGARDING THEPROPOSAL

Materialsrelatedtothe proposal suchasthe proposed bylaw, detailedmapsand otherinformation maybeinspectedatDelta City Hall,4500 ClarenceTaylorCrescent,Delta,BC,Mondayto Friday,excluding statutory holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. from Thursday,May 23,2024 to Monday, June 3,2024

If youhavea general inquiryregardingthe proposal or if youwould likeassistanceto inspectany relevant documentation, please contactthe DevelopmentDepartmentby emailat development@delta.caorbyphone at 604-946-3380.

Correspondencereceived up to 12:00p.m on Wednesday,May 29, 2024 will be included in theAgendapackage. Correspondencereceivedthereafterwillbeprovided to Council in advance of the Council meeting. Allcorrespondence must includeyournameand fulladdress andwillformpartofthe public recordforthisproposaland bepublishedonthe City’s website.

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LIFESTYLES

City presents bat walk and talk

If you’rea bit squeamish about bats,a bit of knowledge may help ease your fears.

As part oftheCity of Delta’s commitment to be a designated bat-friendly community,it’s hostinga presentationand bat talk and walkon Thursday, May 30 at the Douglas J. HusbandDiscovery Centre, nearcity hall.

The event goes from 7:30 to 10 p.m. and begins withanhourlong presentation about bats, their habitats, and the best places to watch them at night. There also will be tips about how to minimizea bat encounter ifthey’re feeding or living nearby, along with ways of helping support local populations.

After thetalk, at 9 p.m., there will be anhourlong walkthrough a park where people will be able to see and hear bats doing what batsdo.

During the walk, echolocation will be discussed and how to safely watch the critters. Bats are important animals but are feared andmisunderstood by many, thecity says online “Come out for a night ofadventure… Come out foran extraordinar y night of bat educationandfun,” thecity says in a news release.

Peopleare asked to wear closed shoes, pants, and long sleeves forthe walk.

Registrationisdone online at delta.ca and there’sa maximum number of25 participantsand a minimum age of eight.

Los Gitanospresents annual flamencodance show

Life over death- initsdramaticflamenco danceinterpretation -is thetheme of Una Vida, this year ’s productionof Tsawwassen’s Los Gitanos Spanish School of Dancepresented onFriday, May 31 at the Equinox Theatre at South Delta Secondary.

Set inanAndalucian town,a taleofgrief andlove is danced to beautifullive andtraditional music that willtransport the audience to another timeand another place.

“My goalis to provide a fullflamenco experience to our audience,” said Beverly Mantovani, Los Gitanos’ owner, teacher, and choreographer. “The variety of dances, the stor y development, the wonderfulcostumes,andlive and recorded music offer drama, joy, passion and entertainment that is different than any other art form.”

Mantovaniisknown for her innovative choreographies that pushthe boundaries ofwhat has been done before, andthis edition isno exception.

“Theshowfeatures 30 dance students pluslive musicians performinga wide range oftraditional flamenco rhythms,” she said.

Similar to previousproductions, this show isfast paced, exciting and powerful.

“Flamenco must be danced withgreat

heart, anditshowsindividualinterpretationsfromthe various dancers,” sheadds. “Our studentsare of a wide range of ages andlife experiences, each putting their own style and expression to the dance.

“All my students dance with their heart onthelineshowing off their strong technique, their hard work, andtheir dedication

to interpret the music.”

Ticketsare $25and can be pre-purchased onlinevia Event Bright or by calling 778-833-0447. Tickets, water, snacks, and flowers will be on saleon performance night- cashonly. Doors open at 7 and performance begins at 7:30 p.m.

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Benefit concert celebrates springseasonatSt. David’s

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The sweet scent ofthis month’s flowering lilac will resonate with attendees at St David’s Anglican Church Lilac Benefit Concert, May25, when they hear soprano Rosemary Gahr sing ‘We’ll Gather Lilacsinthe Spring’.

Gahrand mezzo-soprano

Danièle Walker, both parishioners of St. David’s, will presenta variety of solo selectionsas well as two duets

They will be accompanied onthepiano by choraland orchestralconductor Kevin Zakresky whose Doctoraldegree was achieved at Yale University in2012. Additionally, Rev. Simbarashe Basvi, rectorof St. David’s, andhis wife Mebbo, will sing selectionsin their Shona language. They will be accompanied by parish music director Allen Desnoyers, on guitar Gahr swingsfromvisionsof lilacs to songs from The Sound of Music– The Hillsare Alive and Edelweiss, plusfourmore

selectionsthat promise to delight.

Walker has chosen the ‘romantic’ from her collection ofFrench-inspired Ici-Bas(Max D’Ollone), and Mon Coeur s’ouvreà ta Voix, among three other favourites that fit her theme Duets are entitled You’re Just in Love and Sisters.

The concert MC will be the rector’s warden Anthony Hanna. Ticketsare $25forthe 7 p.m. show. Children under 15are free Light refreshments will be served inthe church hall.

PHOTO SUBMITTED Danièle Walkerand Rosemary Gahr rehearsewith Kevin Zakresky.

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Tsawwassen’s Los GitanosSpanish Schoolof DancepresentsUna Vidaon Friday,May 31atthe EquinoxTheatreat South Delta Secondary School.

May Days brings someold-fashioned, pre-summerfuntoMemorial Park

Some good oldfashioned fun,hopefully in the sun, returns to Memorial Park from Friday to Sunday, May 24 to 26.

This year’s event marks the128th yearof the small-town fair and will includethe parade, a fastball tournament, beer gardens, food trucks,a craft market,a petting zoo, pony rides, paddle boats, face painting and a midway presented by Shooting Star Amusements.

“We’re just super excited Looking for really good weatherandexcited to have a lotofthe same

entertainment come back,” said May Days volunteer Missy Thornton.

Shooting Star has added at least onemore new ride this year, she said.

“Honestly, it’s insane to me this has been going onfor so long and every year it gets betterand better,” she said.

Things start gradually on Friday when Shooting StarAmusements starts up its rides from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday evening also seesthe start of theLadner May Days Invitationalfastpitch tournament (6:30 p.m.) andthearrival ofthefood trucks.

LadnerMayDaysstar ts FridaynightinMemorial Park.Sundayishighlighted by theparadein Ladner Village.

Taking to the stage on Saturday at 10 a.m., will be Delta Community Music School,followed

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at noon bySweet Pan Entertainment’s steel drums

At 2 p.m., Tunnel Visionentertains with

tunesfromthe1980s to present, followed by The Retroactives at 4 p.m.

The big day though is Sunday

This year, the May Days Parade, which starts at noon in Ladner Village, will have a jungle jamboree, animaltheme. Before that however, the Tsawwassen-Boundary Bay Lions Club servesup a pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m.

Also on Sunday, the Royal Court Crowning Ceremony happens at 1 p.m. onthe stage when the Royal Monarch for 2024,along withthefirst and second royalsare

announced.

The Royal Monarchis chosenon May 21duringa selection party from amonga group ofGrade 6 students representing Delta schoolswho volunteered to join the May Royal Court. The traditional may pole dance also willtake place at the stage.

Anhour later, at 2 p.m., the Chesterfield Kings take to the stage, followed by Sound Machine at 4 p.m.

Ladner May Days is still considered one ofthe largest free family fairs in B.C.

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May Daysmainstageentertainment

This year’s mainstage is heatingup withlotsofgreat local talent on May 25 and 26.

Here is the lineupfor2024:

Saturday

10 a.m. to noon

Delta Community Music SchoolShowcasing someof South Delta’s finest musicians

Noon to 2 p.m.

Sweet Pan- We specialize in Caribbean rhythms on the many different sizes of steel drums

2 to 4 p.m.

Tunnel Vision - You may have seen this talented cover bandplaying at our local Legions

4 to 6 p.m.

The RetroActives - We play classic rock hits from the 60’s, 70’s and80’s, and a dashof Canadian rock anthems, with somegreat vocal harmoniesin a

Woodstock-era vibe

Sunday

10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

O’Brien SchoolofIrish DancePerformances by local dancers ofall ages who are taught the basicsofIrish step dancing and Ceili dancing 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Boytles -A young Beatlestribute band 1 to 2 p.m.

May DaysCeremony (including May Pole Dance by Girl Guides) 2 to 4 p.m.

The Chesterfield Kings 4 to 6 p.m.

Sound Machine -A BC based dance bandthat playsthe new wave sounds of the 80’s, the alternative soundsof the 90’s, andthe cutting-edge soundsof the 2000’s

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Ladner’s May Days RoyalCourt: a history

The LadnerPioneer

May Days has been a cherished traditionin Delta since 1896, standing asthe second-longest-running May Day celebrationin B.C.

Whileits roots harken back to British Victorian spring fetes, it has gracefully evolved into a community event that offers the charm of a smalltown fair withbig-time fun.

Like allcommunity gatherings, thistradition servesas a timefor people to come together and celebrate the year ’s accomplishments Our

missionis simple: to upholdan inclusive fair that provides numerous freeopportunitiesfor children and families to enjoy.From our vibrant parade and lively main stage to the bustling market, delightfulfood trucks,exhilarating rides, and otheractivities, we aim to offer thecommunitya safe andenjoyable way to celebrate.

Overthe years, the Royal May Court has undergone its own evolution, transforming from a predominantly female affair to one thatembracesall genders and those

who seek to represent their school positively.

Annually, we invite ever y elementar y schoolin Delta to select a sixthgrade child topartake inthefestivities. These students volunteer and are chosen at random We ensure that all representativesare involved inthe selectionprocess, where the Royal Monarch and court members are decided. Additionally, they play integral roles inthe parade and main stage ceremonies. Whenever possible, the selected courtalso participatesinothercom-

munity eventsin Delta and engages in volunteer opportunities.Despite the challenges posed by the COVID lockdowns, we adapted by hosting a virtual event in2021 to honor boththe2020 and 2021court participants. Despite theinability to meetin person, the childrendisplayed unwavering passionin representing their school and community. Today, our aimis to foster togetherness, understanding, inclusion, and compassionamong all Royal May Court participants, providing

TheLadnerMay Days RoyalCourt inthe2023 parade.

them with a platform to showcase theirlove for theircommunity and their immense hearts We recognize theimportance of evolving withthetimes while staying true to the essence of our tradi-

tions. Moving for ward, we aspire to continue embracing diversity and providing opportunities forallmembers of our community to shine.

-Ladner May Days committee

ShootingStarsAmusementsisback andbringing evenmore rides to this year’sLadnerMay Days!

They areoffering wristbands ever y dayatLadnerMay Days for$40or save $10when you order apresaleticket online by May24.

Please note wristbands are only valid forthe dayitispurchased for.

See: https://shootingstar.ca/eventsdetails/ladner-may-days-2024/for moreinformationand to pre-purchase yourwristbands.

Singleticketsarealsoavailable for purchase for $1.50 at thepark, as well asticketbundles.Moreinformationon ticketscan befound at :https://shootingstar.ca/midway-attractions/ticketprices/.

Youwillneed threetofivetickets per ride.

FRI 24 SAT 25 SUN 26

TheNorth Delta LionsClubwillbebringingbreakfasttothepark! Located neartheLadnerMay DaysmarketattheMemorial Parkgazebo,the Lions Clubwillbe cookinguphotanddeliciouspancakes,sausagesandserving coffeeandjuice onSunday, May 26 from8to11a.m.Breakfastis$8 foradultsand $6 forkids12andunder. Debit,credit card or cash available.

LADNERMAY DAYS 2024

Wishingour community ahappyandfun-packedweekend duringoneofDelta’slongest-standingtraditions.

We extendourthanks to themanylocal volunteersand businessessupportingLadnerMayDayswhosegenerous contributionsareessential to this community-organizedevent.

(lefttoright): CouncillorDanielBoisvert, CouncillorJessieDosanjh, CouncillorDylan Kruger, MayorGeorgeV.Harvie, CouncillorAlicia Guichon,CouncillorRodBinder,CouncillorJenniferJohal

Community

Unitedinour faith

Jeremiah29:7(NIV ):

“Seekthe peaceand prosperity ofthecityto whichIhavecarried you into exile.Praytothe Lord forit,because ifit prospers,you toowill prosper.”

This wasamessage from GodtoHis peoplein Jerusalemafter Babylon, Israel’s enemy, haddestroyed their city and tookthem captive in about586 BC.God toldthemtosettleinto thenewcity, become a part ofthecommunity anddowhateverthey couldtohelpthecity prosper, includingprayingforit.Jesus,in oneof Hisparables, about600 yearslater,saidthat His followers aretobe“salt andlight” wherever they aresituated. That means theyare to be asourceof

Minister’s Minute

justice,healing, hope and life to the peoplearound them

LastFriday(May17), the churchesofLadner, TsawwassenandPoint Robertsgathered at Sacred HeartParish to pray for ourcommunities.Wecame together from severaldenominations,butasoneChurch, centeredaroundthemissionof Jesus. We prayed forfamilies, schools, communityleaders, first responders, andchurchesin South Deltaand PointRoberts.Itwas a beautifuldisplay ofunity. We areallonthe same team.Ourunifiedgoal isthat Godwoulduseus to blessandprosperour communitiesforthe sake ofthe Gospelof Jesus. Iwanttopersonally giveahugeshout outto Dr.John Roddamfrom Sacred HeartParishand Pastor DannyStebeck from LighthouseChurch fororganizingthe event andpullingour churches together.Themorewe dothisthemorewewill seetheblessing of Godin ourcommunities

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CFL stats guy fromLadnerheaded to Hallof Fame

Steve Danielwillbeinductedinto theMedia Wing at NovemberGrey Cup in Vancouver

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The hub for players statistics, both current andhistorical is notinan office in Toronto or Vancouver. No, it’s based right here inLadner.

Steve Daniel has been a fixture of the Canadian Football League(CFL) since2005,whenhe joinedthe B.C. Lions after11 years intheNBA with the PortlandTrailblazers andthe Vancouver/MemphisGrizzlies

His work has provideda newdirection for theCFL’s team andplayer stats, as he has created the league’s first comprehensive database to providemedia members andtheCFL with real-time, in-gameaccess to allnewanalytics.

“I do a littlebitoftravelduring the season to work withthe stats crew at a particular stadium, but my primar y travelis for leaguemeetings. Otherthan that, stats central for the CFLisLadner, B.C.,” he said. “I audit, andthisis something theNFLdoesnotdo,I audit ever y gameand ever y play live from here The only exceptionis Ialso work for the B.C. Lions, so I dotheir games from BC Place, but any other game, I’m watching ever y play fromhere inLadner.”

As part oftheCFL’s footballoperations team, Danielleadsthedevelopment of systemsthat report onthe quality oftheCFLin support ofthe rulescommittee, ofwhich heis a contributorandmember.

“When I wasa kid, we didn’t have internet.I loved following baseballand the Dodgers and stats. Iwoulddo stats on the floorof my bedroom, andit was really interesting,” he said.

“I loved it but went away fromthat and got another job– at BC Hydro. I

was there for two decades, andit was OK , butI was laid off with a whole bunch of people.I was then fortunate enough to know some people with theTrailblazers. Theywerereallykind to meand showed mehow theNBA worked,how statistics worked.I went down to Portland many timesandone of my last visits to Portland,they introduced me to Stu Jackson [president and general manager] fromthe Grizzlies.”

Following that encounter he was

hired to take care of stats andmedia for theGrizzliesandthen eventually,the CFL

“I love it.I really do Stats are my life,” he said. “I teach archeology as well, at UBC, and I’m just about finished my PhD. The core skillsasanarcheologist are the sameas a CFL statisticsanalyst – it’s all dataandanalytics.”

Statsarenowmoreimportantthan everastheyarea keycomponent to a team’s successonandoffthefield.

Stats for players are now tied into contractnegotiationsas well,meaning somecontractsare based on stats andthe performanceofplayers andare incentive-laden,which makes the work that Danieland his teamdo evenmore important.

“The players, they argue overwho sacked thequarterback, because it’s not always clear, so I have to make those decisions,” he said.

“The players love this work because they get accurate, fair decisions. I can give them numbers that they have never had before.

“The wholeidea was to take records that were just on paper andnowI have builtthis database of our [CFL]history back to 1907 right up tocurrent of ever y game, ever y play The database is huge andthe oneswho benefit are the players andthe teams.”

This November, whenthe Grey Cup ishosted in Vancouver, Daniel will be inducted into theCFL Hallof Fame inthe Media Wing alongside TSN Vancouver Bureau Reporter Farhan Lalji.

Daniel will becomeonly the second CFL stats member to be inducted into the Hall.

“What an honour.I showed up to the selectionmeeting and I saw my name onthe agenda, andI wondered why,” he said.

“Wally Buono was theonewho seconded my nomination. I was overwhelmed… so grateful.

“Wally is a good friend, so that was such an honour to gethisnomination. Thisisnot real work. Thisis for the fans andthe teams to share this information, so to be recognized inthis way,is truly special.”

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Beautifullyredesignedand significantlyrenovated by KempConstructionin2010,thisfamilyhomeintheUpperTsawwassen/PebbleHillareais readyfor yourfamily.Themainfloorwelcomes youwithlargeopenkitchen,greatroomconceptwithvaultedceilings,living/diningroom,spacious kitchenandeatingareaopeningto alargepatio,plus aseparatefamily/gamesroom. Thegreatroomis overlookingthelargesunnybackyardwith a stunningnewsaltwaterpoolandcoveredhottubwith aprivate fire bowlseatingarea. This yardissetupforthekidstoplaywhileentertaining familyandguests.Completingthemainflooris aconvenient office/guest roomwithensuitebathroom. 4largebedroomsupwith3 bathsincluding a luxuriousensuiteintheprimarybedroom.Incredibleimprovementsinclude,HRVsystem,on-demandhot water,newelectrical,plumbing, in-groundsprinkler,stainlesssteelappliances,roof,siding,windows, fireplace andmore...atraditionalhomewithallthemodernfeatures.

$588,000

TheGeorgiais aqualitybuilt4-year-oldpetfriendlyapartmentlocatedintheheartofLangley.This 2beds/2bathsplusinsidestorageunitfeatures a9feetceiling,granitecounters,A/Cinmasterbedroom, openconceptlivingandquality finishingthroughout.EquippedwithanexerciseCenter,2parking stallsplusstoragelocker,andamplestreetparking.Centrallocation,closetoKwantlenUniversity, shopping,dining,andthefutureSurreyLangleySkytrain.Greatopportunitytolive orinvestin!

210 –1300HunterRd.

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!

$1,599,999

146355thSt

Fabulous1816sq.ft. 3bed/2bath rancherwithattractive updateson a9369sq.ft.lotin aquietlocation yetclose toTsawCentre!Sunnywestrearwithprivatepatiooffkitchen,Masterandfamilyroom.Updatesincludegorgeous kitchen,newflooring,bathrooms,roofandmore.Newerwindows,highefficiencygasfurnace.Spaciousrooms &greatlayoutononelevel.HandydenoffhugeLivingroom.Showerensuite.Bonusisfullyfinished &insulated detachedshop280SF.Short walkthroughparktostores &amenities.Closetotransportation.

$1,488,000

5217UplandDrive

Discoverthis charming 3bed, 2bath rancherincliffdrive.Thisupdatedhomeboastsforestandmountainviews, apatio,and abeautiful gardenon aspacious11,324sq.ft.lot. Fantasticopportunityto owninoneofTsawwassen’spremierlocationswithpotentialtobuild upto4396sq.ft.Convenientlylocatedneartheferryterminal,mall &shopping,thishomeoffersboth Tranquilityandaccessibility.Step intotheopenconceptlayout,floodedwithnaturallight,embracetheserenityof yourprivateretreat,savouringmorningcoffeesonthe patio. Withupdatedfeaturessuchaskitchen,bathrooms,furnace,h/wandmore,enjoymoderncomfortandrusticnaturalbeauty,this rancheris alifestyle choice.Don’tmissthe chancetoseize yourdreamhomeonuplanddrive -whereparadise awaits!

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604.762.2041

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465753AStreet $1,499,000

•Meticulousspacious1956sqft 3Bedroom3 BathHome

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•Parklikesouthfacing8105sqftlotinCentralLadner

•DoubleGarageplus 2StorageSheds.WOW!

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•1500sfft 2bedroom &DenwithclosetPENTHOUSE

•Cozy 3Bedroom1352sfhomewith509sfbasementarea

•Hugelandscapedfenced1/4acrelot

•Largeshopwithupgraded100AmpService

•GreatLocationperfectforFamilies &Pets

•Livingroomwithcozygasfireplace,formalDiningroom, kitchenwithpantry

•75sf.balcony,2parkingandlargestoragelocker

•Amenitiesincludepool,hottub,gym,partyroom,guestsuitesetc

•OneownermustbeAge55! 4091386070 Ave$569,000

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Tsawwassen 113851 STREET 4Bed |4Bath |3197sq.ftincl’s LegalSideSuite

ThisCentralSunny TsawwassendetachedhomeistheepitomeofshowcasingoutstandingCURBAPPEAL!With alonglistofupdates throughout,this renovated 4Bed, 4Bath3197sqfthomealsoincl’sa LEGAL,up/down, 1Bed,1 BathsideSUITEperfectforextended familyor amortgagehelper.Locatedon ano-thrustreetthishomeisabsolutelydialledinw/anupdatedkitchen,bathrooms,lighting& paintthatalsoincl’srenovationstothesuite,allcompletedin2018.Noneedfor avacationw/theprivatebackyardoasisthatftr’sapool, palmtrees,patiosandplentyofextraspacetoenjoytheupcoming WestCoastsummerweather.Walkingdistance &rightaroundthe cornerfromCliffDriveElementary,SouthDeltaSecondary,transit &TswCentre.Superclean, readytogo,turnkeyfamilygem!

$1,789,000

Tsawwassen 1623 Duncandrive 3Bed+Den |3Bath |2436Sq.ft

BEACHGROVEbrillianceisondisplayforthefirsttimewiththisarchitecturalmasterpiece,locally &affectionatelyknownasthe “PianoHouse”.This 3Bed +Den, 3Bathhomewascreatedwithpurpose,emotion,movement &celebrates amomentintimewhere beautymeetssimplicity.ItisaninnovativemeltingpotofJapanesemodernwithinfluencesofMid-Centurystyleandelementsof WestcoastContemporaryprovidingtheperfectbackdropfor agallery-likeatmospherethatseamlesslyembracesaspectsofmother natureassoonasyouenterthehome.NotablefeaturesincludeShouSugiBanexteriorsiding, atraditionalJapaneseGenkansunken entry,floortoceilingwindows,airconditioning, ahighenddesignerfixtures &lightingalongwith acentralcourtyardthatshowcases thenaturalbeautyofthelushexteriorgreenery.Thisentirehouseiscomplimentedbyanexpansive rooftopdeckexperiencethat offersunmatched&unobstructedviewsoftheocean,Mt.Baker &oneofthebestneighbourhoodsinallofsunny Tsawwassen.

$2,489,000

LADN ER 5623 GroveAvenue 3Bed |1Bath |1227Sq.ft

DesirablepropertyononeofthebeststreetsinLADNER! 5623Grove Aveisa rectangular,Northfacing7276sqftlotthat contains a3Bed, 1Bath,1217sqft.rancherthatpayshomage tothegoodolddayswherenothingwasstrongerthana well builthouse.Overtheyearsthishomehasbeensowellkept& maintained,thatitshowslike aperfectlypreservedtimecapsule andis atestamenttoprideinownership.Located ashortstroll toHawthornePark/Elementary,thehomeincludes anicely manicuredyard,anddetachedgarage/shopand afunctionalfloor plan.Anarrayofendlessopportunitiesare available,socontact theCityofDeltawith regardstotheiramended2024Official CommunityPlantounlockthisuniqueproperty’sfuture potential.

$1,309,000

Tsawwassen

301-1280 55 Street

2Bed +Den |2Bath |1928Sq.ft

Penthouse,cornerunitin Tsawwassen’sbeloved“SANDPIPER”! Aboutiquestyle55+condocomplexconstructedby renowned builder,CarlJensenw/viewsofBoundaryBay &theMountains. Oneofakind,expansive 2Bed +Den, 2Bathfloorplan,this suiteincl’s1928sqftofthoughtfullydesignedlivingspace highlightedbyqualityfinishings,vaultedceilings &skylights throughout.Thishomealsoftr’supdateds/sappliances,crown moulding &a gasfireplaceintheliving room.Massiveprimary Bedroomw/animpressivewalk-incloset &5pieceensuite. GreatsizedsecondBedroom +additional 3piecehallbath. Enormoussoutheastfacingcovereddeckwithskylightsforyearroundenjoymentthatincl’sagashookupforyourBBQandis locatedwithinstepstoeverythingin Tsawwassen’sTownCenter

$989,000

YourCommunity

MARKETPLACE

OBITUARIES

OHORI,Robert(Bob)T. November5,1956 −April19,2024

Fond memories linger everyday, Remembrance keeps themnear.

Withheavyhearts,weannouncethepassingof RobertTadashiOhori(Bob), adevotedhusband, father,andever−presentmemberoftheLadner community.Bob’sjourneybeganonNovember5, 1956,inVancouverandtouchedcountlesslives untilhissuddenbutpeacefuldepartureonApril19, 2024.

Bob’sunwaveringdedicationtohisfamilywas evidentinhis30−yearunionwithhisbelovedwife, Barbara,andhischerishedrelationshipwithhis daughter,Kimiko,andstepchildren,Nick,Dan,and Amy.Bobwaspredeceasedbyhisfather, Tadayuki.Heissurvivedbyhismother,Junko; brother,Dave(Monica)Ohori;andsisters,Karen (John)WongandSandy(Rick)Nomura.

Headoredallhisnieces,nephews,and grandchildren,findingimmensejoyintheir presence.

AgraduateofKillarneyHighSchool,Bob’s commitmenttohisprofessionasa chiropractor spannedover40years,wherehisstrongwork ethicandquietdemeanourleftalastingimpacton hispatientsandfriendsalike.

Bobembodiedtheessenceoffamilyvaluesand communityspirit.Hewasalwaysthereforafriend orneighbour,readytolend ahelpinghandorshare awarmsmile.Hisloveforthelocalcommunitywas unwavering,andhispresencewillbedeeply missed.

ACelebrationofLifehonouringBob’s memorywillbeheldattheHarrisBarn inLadneronJune21at2pm.

Followedby afuneralserviceattheVancouver BuddhistTempleinVancouveronJuly19at11am.

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HeadOffice 34863Cemetery Avenue, Mission,BC

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NoticeisherebygiventhatonJune14,2024,at8AMor thereafterthegoodswillbeseized,soldordisposedof.

1.OutsideStorage(D17andC15)containing alargesteel drumandropewithpersonalitemstherein.

Debtor:TheEstateofJohnHowardHENDERSON

Amountowed:$1,491.48

2.RGX,(13K94673),approximately29−footaluminum fishingvesselandpersonalitemstherein.

Debtor:JamesCARDINAL

Amountowed:$997.48

3.1K3417,approximately26−footpleasurecraftandper− sonalitemstherein.

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4.SHUMAHALT,officialnumber158573,(C23148BC),ap− proximately27−footwoodfishingvesselandpersonal itemstherein.

Debtor:ChristopherTHOMPSON Amountowed:$4,768.97

5.SCREAMINGBANJO,approximately22−footpleasure craftandpersonalitemstherein.

Debtor:RobertFAUST Amountowed:$3,825.62

6.SHA119,approximately37−footaluminumfishingvessel andpersonalitemstherein.

Contentsofspace40locatedinbuilding34

Debtor:MichaelToddSPARROW

Amountowed:$2,311.06

7.ContentsofoutsidestoragespaceC34−WF3andspace 39inbuilding34.

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Amountowed:$335.27

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WAREHOUSEMAN LIEN

ByvirtueoftheWarehouseman’sLienActandon behalfof MapleLeafSelfStorageRichmond, we willdispose ofgoodsbelongingto:

DixieLee Wade, a aGMCSuburbanand Trailer torecover$658.20plus accruing storage &any/allotherexpenses related. Thesegoodswillbemadeavailableforsaleafter June6th,2024

GoodsarecurrentlybeingstoredinRichmond,BC. Contact604-434-2448forfurtherinformation. SeekingExperiencedHomeCook Tsawwassen

Elderlycouplecurrentlylooking forexperienced HomeCook 3to5weekly daysfrom3:00pm to6:00pm toprepareandplatebothfreshandpre-cookeddinners. Basiccaregivingexperiencewouldberequired. TsawwassenorLadnerresidencewouldbebeneficial. Pleaserespondwithexperience;daysavailableand hourlysalaryexpectedto:zekesab@gmail.com

GeneraleMployMent

OPERATIONSSUPERVISOR

MillenniumPacific GreenhousesPartnership

NOC: 12010

Location: 3752ArthurDriveDelta,BC,V4K3N2

Salary: 23.00to31.00hourly

Benefits: Health,Financial,Other

SourceJobBank #2898771

Overview

Language: English

Education: Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalent.

Experience: 1yeartolessthan 2years

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Resolveworkproblems,providetechnical adviceandrecommendmeasurestoimprove productivityandproduct quality

·Co-ordinate,assignandreviewwork

·Requisitionorordermaterials,equipmentand supplies

·Arrangefor maintenanceandrepair work

·Co-ordinateactivitieswith otherworkunitsor departments

·Offer mentoring

·Consultwithclientsaftersaleto provideongoing support

·Greenbenefits

To applyemail:hiring@millenniumpacific.com Includethisreferencenumber12010

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CORPORATESALESMANAGER (NOC:6001)

Corporatesalesmanagersplan,organize,direct,controland evaluatetheactivitiesofestablishmentsanddepartments involvedincommercial,industrial,institutional,e-business andwholesaleand retailsales.Theyareemployedby commercial,industrialandwholesaleand retailtrade establishments.

MainDuties

•Plandirectandevaluatetheactivitiesofsales departmentsincommercial,industrial,wholesaleand retailandotherfreshproduceestablishments.

•Organize regionalanddivisionalsalesoperations.

•Establishorganizationalpoliciesandproceduresin relationtoincreasesales.

•Determinestrategicplanning relatedtonewproduct linesandnewvendors relations.

•Leadsalesteaminbuilding relationshipswithbusiness clientsandmanagenegotiationsofsales,purchasing contracts.

•Mayworkwiththemarketingdepartmentto understandandcommunicatemarketingmessages tothefield.

•Recruit,organize,trainandmanagestaff

EmploymentRequirements

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•Severalyearsofexperienceas asales representative /manager,ExportSales,MarketingManageror related occupationareusually required.

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•Progressiontoseniormanagementpositionsis possiblewithexperience.

Day,EarlyMorning,Evenings,OnCall

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Eduction:Bachelor’sdegree

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VentKings providing professionalairduct & dryerventcleaning servicesforresidential andcommercial propertiesthroughout theLowerMainland locatedat117-10820, No.5Rd.,Richmond, BCV6W0B5ishiring F/TSalesSecretary

Salary: $25.50/hr

Duties:Determine& establishoffice procedures &routines; Schedule &confirm appointments;Answer enquiries,calls & messages;Performdata entry;type &proofread correspondence,forms &documents;Set up& maintainmanual & computerized informationfilingsystem; Trainofficestaff.Provide customerservice; Performbasicbookkeepingtasks;Order officesupplies & maintaininventory HighSchoolDiploma required.

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• AlexHupkahas26yearsofexperienceasaregistereddentaltechnician and21yearsofexperienceas aregistereddenturist.

•A Combinedexperienceof42yearsinthedentalfield producesresultsofestheticbeautywithunparalleled accuracyinallourproducts

•ACombinedexperienceof47yearsinthedentalfieldproduces resultsof estheticbeautywithunparalleledaccuracyinallourproducts.

•Naturalbeautyestheticsandfunction,immaculate attentiontodetail

•Naturalbeautyestheticsandfunction,immaculateattentiontodetail

CosmeticPrecisionDentureSystem

CosmeticPrecisionDenture System™

PremiumqualityCosmeticPrecisionDenturesinstillconfidence andprovideoptimumfunctionwhileeating,speakingand laughing.Sophisticatedinstrumentation recordsfacialand anatomicalinformationtorecreateyournaturalsmileandthe youthfulfacialcontoursofyourlipsandcheeks.

PremiumqualityCosmeticPrecisionDenturesinstillconfidenceandprovideoptimum functionwhileeating,speaking,andlaughing.Sophisticatedinstrumentation records facialandanatomicalinformationto recreateyournaturalsmileandtheyouthfulfacial contoursofyourlipsandcheeks.Ourpremiumqualityteethduplicatenaturalteeth. Ourpremiumteethcontoursaredesignedtomatchyourskeletaltypewithfeminine andmasculinecharacteristicstoaccentuateyourappeal.

Ourpremiumqualityteethduplicatenaturalteeth.Thecontours ofourpremiumteetharedesignedtomatchyourskeletaltype withfeminineandmasculinecharacteristicstoaccentuate yourappeal.

•Weprovideintegratedtreatmentplanningwithyourdentistorsurgeon.

•Weprovideintegratedtreatmentplanningwithyour dentistorsurgeon

TheArtandAdvantagesofCosmetic PrecisionDentures:

TheArtandAdvantagesofCosmetic PrecisionDentures:

•Implantsupportedand retaineddenturetreatment planningandengineering

•Implant-supportedand retaineddenturetreatmentplanningand engineering.

•Highestqualitydentalmaterialsavailablewithnocompromise

•Highestqualitydentalmaterialsavailablewithno compromise

•Wehaveaninhouselaboratoryforallyourneeds,to maintainproductandqualitycontrol

• We haveanin-houselaboratorytomaintainproductandqualitycontrolfor allyourneeds.

•5yearwarrantyagainstbreakageduringeating

•5-yearwarrantyagainstbreakageduringeating

•Freehomecarekit,includingprofessionaldenturecleanerwithnew cosmeticandpartialdenturesforthelifetimeofbeingourpatient.

•Freehomecarekit,includingprofessional denturecleanerwithnewcosmeticandpartial denturesforthelifetimeofbeingourpatient

Esthetics- createdwithnaturalnuances,soyoucanspeak, smileandlaughwithconfidence.

• Esthetics– createdwithnaturalnuancessoyoucanconfidentlyspeak,smile,and laugh.

• Contours– NaturallysculptedtissuesurfacesmakeCosmeticPrecisionDentures almostindistinguishablefromnaturaltissues.

Contours- Naturallysculptedtissuesurfaces,makeCosmetic PrecisionDenturesalmostindistinguishablefromnatural tissues.

• Health– Eatvirtuallyanyfoodefficientlytoimprovedigestion.StrengthandFit–extremelydensematerialsprovide astrong,secure,non-irritating,comfortablefit.

Health- eatvirtuallyanyfoodefficiently, improvedigestion. StrengthandFit- extremelydensematerialsprovide astrong, secure,nonirritatingcomfortablefit.

Biocompatibilty- denseequalizedmaterialsaidinthe preventionofstainandodorbuildup.

• Biocompatibility– denseequalizedmaterialsaidinpreventingstainandodour buildup.