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Delta making a case for bridge Municipality hoping to convince new provincial government to continue with project SANDOR GYARMATI
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Delta is making a well-documented pitch to the leaders of the next provincial government not to kill the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project. Municipal officials have compiled an extensive volume of
reports illustrating the need for the bridge and highlighting how it’s the most economically and environmentally feasible option. The Delta report will be sent to all B.C. MLAs as well as some federal and municipal politicians and other stakeholders. Delta staff members have pulled everything together in
the particular hope of convincing soon to be NDP Premier John Horgan and Green Leader Andrew Weaver to support the $3.5-billion project that has already begun construction. Wondering how an environmental scientist like Weaver would prefer a more impactful, and expensive, second tunnel
instead of a bridge, Mayor Lois Jackson said she’s hoping a Delta delegation will be able to meet with the leaders. Horgan hasn’t stated opposition to the project but has said he’d defer the matter to the region’s mayors. It’s a sore point for Jackson as the other mayors have voiced opposition to the
bridge, something Delta’s veteran mayor said is merely politics because they’d like the money for their own projects. She said it’s been nothing but frustration to hear false statements, including claims the project hasn’t been properly reviewed. • Replace tunnel ....... Page 3
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The 17th edition of the Tour de Delta featured exciting finishes, big fields and great weather last weekend. “We had an incredibly successful event,” said BC Superweek series director Mark Ernsting. Delta’s annual cycling weekend once again kicked off BC Superweek, a series of nine races over 10 days around the Lower Mainland. Ernsting said this year’s Tour de Delta saw the largest number of pro riders in both the men’s and women’s fields. Considering the spring we endured, Ernsting said he thought Superweek might have some challenges weather-wise, but that certainly wasn’t the case last weekend. “Overall it was just a perfect weekend that way,” he said. • More photos ......... Page 11 • Three podiums ..... Page 15 • Ryan victorious .... Page 16
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Spectators at Saturday’s Ladner Criterium cheer on the riders as they navigate a course through Ladner Village. See more photos from last weekend’s Tour de Delta on Page 11 and at www.delta-optimist.com.
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Tunnel must be replaced Civic report highlights seismic concerns, urges gov’t to proceed with bridge SANDOR GYARMATI
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Delta officials say they’ve gathered all the facts about the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project in a bid to keep the undertaking alive. Several reports spanning thousands of pages, including a cost analysis of the alternatives, have been compiled in an overall volume titled The Safety and Economic Imperative for the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project. It’s an attempt by the Corporation of Delta to sway the new NDP provincial government, which will be sworn in next week, not to delay or cancel the $3.5-billion bridge. The report highlights seismic concerns with the tunnel, saying it can’t be upgraded to meet today’s standards and in its present condition is not physically capable of withstanding a moderate to severe earthquake. As a result, the tunnel poses an unacceptable risk for the travelling public and first responders, Mayor Lois Jackson and CAO George Harvie stated during a media briefing Monday prior to the report being discussed at Delta council’s weekly meeting. They are urging the provincial government to consider the catastrophic implications of a tunnel failure, including the devastating economic impacts to the region. The civic report notes seismic upgrades com-
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Delta’s report says public safety is at risk and urges the provincial government not to delay a new bridge across the Fraser River. pleted in 2006 were only intended to reduce the extent and width of concrete cracks in the tunnel so water ingress rates are low enough to allow motorists to escape in the event of an earthquake. Jackson, who said she recently had come to the aid of a woman who had crashed in the tunnel, and had to wait for emergency crews, noted the accident rates are high and more severe at the crossing, something that can be reduced with a bridge. She said it all boils down to politics and a blatant willingness to try to pass off “myths” as fact in order to kill the project and completely ignore the worsening congestion.
“It’s a regional boys club and it’s like there’s nothing you can do. You might as well just go home… It really is, I think, a devastating travesty, for the people and the economy. It’s a political thing,” said Jackson. As far as twinning the tunnel, something pushed lately by Richmond Coun. Carol Day, Harvie noted she’s spreading misinformation, relying on an article from a Popular Mechanics magazine from the 1950s. The analysis compiled by Delta includes comparison that a second tunnel, which Harvie said would have far more environmental impact, would cost around $4.3 billion.
Maintaining the current tunnel would have an estimated $590 million price tag and wouldn’t improve congestion. Harvie said if the province kills the project, that doesn’t mean that money will automatically flow to other projects. He added only a fraction of vehicles using the tunnel during peak periods are big rigs, so banning them wouldn’t provide much relief. Saying Richmond council has at least acknowledged something needs to be done about the congestion by agreeing to now look at alternatives, Jackson at Monday’s council meeting pointed out the tunnel and Highway
99 corridor are a provincial responsibility and not under the purview of the Metro Vancouver Mayors’ Council, which doesn’t even have the crossing on its agenda. The rest of her council agreed, taking swipes at Day, Richmond council and regional mayors, whom Jackson said have admitted they want the provincial funding for themselves, particularly for Surrey. Coun. Robert Campbell went so far as describing them as “irresponsible and derelict of their duty” and that they’re “only interested in their own back yards.” Coun. Bruce McDonald noted the Metro mayors seem intent on building a hugely expensive underground SkyTrain line to UBC to serve 35,000 students for seven months a year, while 80,000 vehicles a day are using the aging tunnel. He said the other mayors seem willing to jeopardize the people and industries of Delta. Coun. Ian Paton, who was elected as the Liberal MLA for Delta South in May, suggested those who don’t use the tunnel during peak periods should “come out and give it a whirl.” Coun. Sylvia Bishop said there can’t be a delay in replacing the structure but the other mayors don’t seem willing to find a solution, and only want to say no. The report is available on Delta’s website and at public libraries.
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The Delta Police Department is reminding residents to leave their pets at home after an officer was forced to break two car windows to rescue a pair of dogs in distress at Tsawwassen Mills Sunday afternoon. The police officer along with a Delta bylaw officer responded to the first incident at 1 p.m. in the mall parking lot. Delta police public affairs coordinator
Sharlene Brooks said a Boston terrier pup was in distress due to the high temperature inside the vehicle. “The officer was forced to break the car window to rescue the dog,” said Brooks. “The temperature reading inside of the car was 43C at the time.” Brooks said while the officer was dealing with that incident, another concerned citizen reported another dog, a Husky, in a second vehicle a short distance away. “Again the officer broke
the window and the temperature reading was again close to 43C,” added Brooks. “The dog was very much in distress.” Police are still investigating both cases. The owners, who are reported to be residents of Harrison Hot Springs and Victoria, are facing fines of up to $150 under Delta bylaws and the Tsawwassen First Nation animal control regulation. Brooks said the owner of the Husky returned to the vehicle 80 minutes after it had been rescued.
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tion of the suspect(s) was provided to police. “It is believed after the initial investigation that this is an isolated and targeted incident,” said public affairs coordinator Sharlene Brooks. “All individuals at the residence remained uncooperative with police.” Police were called to the same home twice earlier on Saturday evening and into Sunday morning regarding complaints of a noisy party and subsequently regarding a disturbance between eight to 10 people, Brooks added.
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“Party goers were uncooperative and many were cleared out of the residence by police,” she said. “It was within hours that police were called back in response to reports of shots fired.” Brooks said although the occupants of the home and their guests are uncooperative, police are continuing to investigate to identify the individual(s) involved. Anyone with information is urged to contact Delta police at 604-9464411 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800–222-8477.
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Extra eyes are now out on the roads looking for impaired drivers as the summer CounterAttack road checks began over the Canada Day long weekend. From now until the end of August, extra enforcement will be set up throughout Delta as police step up their efforts to ensure roads are safe for everyone. Delta police public affairs coordinator Sharlene Brooks said several 90-day roadside suspensions were issued over the Canada Day long weekend. “We did see some drinking and driving, but we managed to get those people off of the roadways through this enhanced enforcement,” said Brooks. “Increased police roadblocks and road checks will be visible for sure throughout the summer.” According to ICBC, each year in B.C., 66 people die in crashes involving impaired driving and nearly half of those deaths happen during the summer.
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Delta approves commercial dog walking policy for the North 40 Shell Busey is making himself available at the new RONA Building Centre Tsawwassen answering your home improvement concerns; call 604-542-2236 to find out when Shell will make his next appearance. RONA Tsawwassen is located at #100 - 4949 Canoe Pass Way in Tsawwassen behind the Tsawwassen Mills Mall. Shell Busey will also be holding educational seminars for the home owner, upcoming dates will be mentioned in this column.
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To start: 1) Wash the entire area of the steps using my Shell Busey’s Home Cleaning Formula; tread, riser and sides of the step area and rinse well. 2) Apply a peel and stick membrane in the area that water appears to be entering into the structure. Use a spray primer with this application to insure adhesion. 3) When the concrete is still a little damp and out of the direct sun shine, apply a coating of Concrete Acrylic Primer or mix your own one to one Weldbond adhesive and water. 4) Apply up to one inch thick to zero slope using Bonded Topping Mix (mixed to a consistency of a muffin mix). Smooth out with a trowel and allow to cure. 5) After curing for approximately 2-3 days, you’re ready to paint the steps with an acrylic based deck coating (i.e. Deckote primer and top colour coat) In fact, I have a video on YouTube that sounds very familiar to your concern, please contact my office at 604.542.2236 and one of my staff members would be happy to email you the link. It’s just that easy!
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Commercial dog walkers will soon have an area in the North 40 Park Reserve for their fourlegged friends. After more than two years of public consultation, reviews and reports, Delta council approved a new policy Monday. A seven-hectare (17.5acre) portion of the North 40 in East Ladner will be designated for commercial dog walking. Now that bylaws have been approved by civic politicians, a permit will be established for licenced businesses that wish to walk more than two dogs in the designated area and an annual permit fee will be established. This policy will be in effect on a oneyear trial basis and monitored by staff. “Previously to this, commercial dog walking wasn’t really formally recognized, so this report recognizes that, formalizes that and provides a really nice area for commercial dog walkers to access,” said Coun. Robert Campbell at the June 26 council meeting. “They can separate themselves if they want, but it provides some separation for people who don’t want to be around that many dogs at one time. This policy provides rules and regulations around the transportation, licensing and qualifications necessary to be a commercial dog walker. This sets up what I think is a good set of regulations.” Under the new policy, each commercial dog walker will be allowed up to eight dogs with only
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Commercial dog walker Sheryl Stewart exercises her charges in the North 40 Park Reserve. four allowed off-leash at any time. All dogs must wear the provided tag that identifies them as part of the commercial dog walking group. Commercial dog walking can take place at the designated park space weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The annual permit fee will be $500. Coun. Jeannie Kanakos said she liked the proposal, but had questions about access to the designated walking area as well as the permit fees. Director of parks, recreation and culture Ken Kuntz said permitted dog walking companies will be provided a key to gain access through a gate that will be installed, and then be able to drive to the designated area.
“The idea behind this plan is that we will allow the commercial dog walkers (those with licenses) a key to open the gate and drive directly to the offleash area,” Kuntz said. “The idea is that those dogs can then be let out in the area that is specifically for the commercial dog walkers. By designating an area for commercial dog walking at the far end of the park and allowing for the transport of these multiple dogs directly to the area, conflicts with other park users should be minimized.” As for fees, Kanakos had concerns that $500 is too low and what would stop commercial dog walkers from Surrey coming to Delta because it is cheaper. “If you are a commer-
cial dog walking company with one person, so the sole proprietor, the fee is $500, but if you have two employees you can buy a second pass for $100, so the idea is for each additional employee you will pay an additional $100,” added Kuntz. “When we bring forward the bylaw there will be this rate for Delta-based businesses and a rate for nonDelta based businesses. We will be charging more for non-Delta-based businesses with the idea that we don’t want to overrun this park from outside of Delta.” The new gate, as well as additional parking, waste bins, bag dispensers and signage is projected to cost $25,000 and will come from existing operational programs.
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Another application to build a small Tim Hortons drive-thru restaurant in East Ladner received preliminary approval from Delta council Monday in order to send it to a public hearing. A few weeks ago council decided to waive the sixmonth period for defeated development applications, allowing for another look at the proposal. Southborough Investments has been try-
ing to build the restaurant with a drive-thru on a vacant lot adjacent to the Otter Co-Op gas station on Ladner Trunk Road at 64th Street, however, the proximity of the drive-thru to homes and the hours of operation were sticking points for some council members. The new proposal would see a higher sound attenuation fence between the site and residential properties and would see the proposed hours of operation reduced from 24 hours to 5:30 a.m. to 11:30
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here’s much that fuels voter cynicism these days, but one habit of politicians that really gets me is the practice of criticizing something while in opposition but then doing that very thing once in power. This happens at all levels and with every political stripe, often because the landscape looks a whole lot different from the government benches, but that doesn’t make this blatant hypocrisy any more acceptable. It usually doesn’t take long for this double standard to rear its head, but I think John Horgan might have set some sort of record with his actions over the last few weeks. The NDP leader railed at the foot dragging of soon-to-be-former premier Christy Clark, charging that her delay in reconvening the legislature following May’s provincial election was an affront to British Columbians who voted for change. Horgan said it meant priorities like education, housing affordability and the opioid crisis weren’t being addressed and he was correct. Given such strong words, you’d think once the Liberal government had fallen on a confidence vote, the NDP would have picked up the pieces and hit the ground running. It was more than seven weeks between the election and the fall of the Liberals, which should have given the government in waiting ample time to get its ducks in a row, yet it will have taken three weeks before Horgan and his cabinet are sworn in and then seven more weeks before he’s expected to recall the legislature. So much for getting on with the business of the people. I’m not suggesting MLAs have to meet through the entire summer, but a two-week session to address the most pressing issues, ones the NDP claims have been ignored for the past 16 years, would still have finished up before the B.C. Day long weekend, presuming it began following next week’s swearing in ceremony. They could then take a break in August — they’ve certainly earned it after less than three months on the job! — and return after Labour Day for a more fulsome fall session. I realize once cabinet ministers are sworn into office some amount of change can begin, but it was Horgan who suggested the legislature should be recalled to deal with the people’s issues. Mind you, that was before he became premier.
Town Centre redevelopment will be a great improvement
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his column was going to be about downsizing, listing the pros and cons of whether to rent or buy. However, this subject will have to wait because of two related issues that are wrongfully trending. It concerns developers and renters, and how both groups are being unfairly maligned. A recent letter to the editor objected to the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall redevelopment permit for a six-storey mixed residential/commercial building, which I heard (and hope) may be a rental building. The letter seems to protest only the pains of construction with no mention of what the building will be or how it may or may not contribute to the community. How does the letter writer know this proposal won’t be an improvement? Currently it is just a parking lot. I also wonder if this is a prelude to a new NIMBY war, like the decades-long Southlands fight. The mindset that developers are just self-interested money grubbers is so yesterday. I used to think this as well, but that was 50 years ago. In fact, it’s a high-risk business and many go broke in the process. Without developers we wouldn’t have homes, stores, hospitals or any buildings for that matter. Even if you built your own
Community Comment ML BURKE
home, you would be considered a small developer. So let’s move on from the hate-fest that labels everyone with the same brush. There are good and bad amongst all of us, and I believe Century Group is one of the better developers. Century is proposing a revamp of the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall. According to the drawings, phase one features a six-storey market apartment building along with a shorter commercial building, both with underground parking. South Delta is in dire need of more condos, especially one- and two-bedroom rental units. Having six storeys rather than four will help reduce costs to future tenants, be they owners or renters. It’s pretty simple: Higher density creates more affordability. I believe the overall plan will be a great improvement on what is there now. It will have more green
space and community gathering places amongst mixed residential units and commercial shops, just like a little village. I know the construction part can be a pain, but the end result will make it worthwhile. My hope is they will include more affordable units for middle and lower income folks by installing less expensive finishings and appliances in some units. Issue two is renters and I’ve noticed a new term being used for market rental buildings. They are targeting the “discretionary renter,” which means those who choose to rent instead of own. In other words, people with wealth. This suggests that “discretionary renters” are more desirable than the vast majority of renters who just want a well-built, affordable home. This attitude is elitist, divisive and discriminatory. They may be marketing to appease the NIMBYs, but it is wrong and will only hurt our communities. Healthy communities are inclusive of all income levels, cultures and abilities. Our recent Canada Day celebrations showcased this acceptance of diversity, which reminded me how fortunate we are to live here. ML Burke retired from the health sector to work on issues such as affordable housing. She sits on the Delta Seniors Planning Team and the B.C. Seniors Advocate’s Advisory Council.
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Letters
Angry motorist creates a dangerous situation
Editor: I cannot stress enough the importance of safe driving everywhere. It is something that must be practiced with care and attention. Last Friday I was driving down 56th Street after turning off Highway 17. There was a very slow moving semi in the right lane and I was mindful to pass and signal my intention as there was a turn ahead I was planning on making. I passed the truck and had ample room to enter the right lane, however, it seemed the driver of the white car in the right lane ahead of me did not approve of me entering the right lane.
Soon after I had entered the lane the driver ahead of me slammed on his brakes and, had I not been paying attention, I would have hit the car. I slammed on my brakes in time and avoided a collision. At first I thought he had possibly stopped abruptly to avoid something ahead of him. He proceeded ahead once more and I followed when he again slammed on his brakes. He did this two or three more times, shaking his fist at me as he did so. I am so glad I am not an inattentive driver. This person was obviously disgruntled and had decided that his car was to be used as a weapon on the road. He was an older man, and while there may have been
many reasons for him to be upset, taking out his aggression at the wheel of a car is not the way to deal with anger and frustration. I am glad no vehicles behind me were caught up in this bizarre road rage incident. Driving is a privilege, not a right. Please keep this in mind when taking to the roads and highways this summer. Causing an accident is not only illegal, but it puts other people’s lives at risk. If you have anger issues on the road, perhaps it is time to pull over and take a break. And to the driver of that white car, your license plate has been passed on to police. Dr. Nicholas Harrison
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No one should hold two offices at once
Editor: Riding two horses is a rather impractical and sometimes dangerous occupation, seen in the occasional circus. Some entertainment is provided for the spectators. When applied to politics, and involves one person holding two elected positions at the same time, there are other considerations. Each position is paid from the public taxation purse, and involves representational duties for specific purposes. Double dipping in such cases raises the question
of whether one person can adequately carry out the tasks associated with each job synonymously, and at what degree of efficiency. It could be that such a procedure reveals the part-time nature of what is meant to be a public responsibility needing full attention. In that case the remuneration should be reduced. When a local councillor voluntarily decides to run for a provincial seat there are two essential questions that require an answer. One is whether they have considered the cost of a
by-election to taxpayers; the other is are they really comfortable to receive two salaries? Of course, the person who opts to take such a course has also to realize the risk of finding themselves stranded without either seat. This has happened after the recent election. Ambition, financial or otherwise, is a twoedged sword in politics. I think no one should be able to hold two elected seats at the same time. This may be legal, but it is unwise. Peter Duffey
Fast response by firefighters limits damage
Editor: It was my neighbour’s detached garage that caught fire and was destroyed early last Friday morning on 54th Street. Our detached garage also caught fire but was saved by the quick response of the Delta Fire Department. I would like to give my sincere thanks to the firefighters of Delta. You responded quickly and did an amazing job at extin-
guishing the fire and saving property and adjacent homes. After the fire you were also very friendly, professional and respectful in answering our questions. I would also like to thank our fantastic neighbours, Les and Maria, for assisting with saving our vehicles from the fire and comforting our family while we stood on their front lawn across the street
and watched the firefighters work. No one was hurt by the fire. Buildings can be rebuilt and destroyed items replaced. It really puts life’s little problems in perspective when you are standing with your family in your boxer shorts on your neighbour’s lawn at 4:30 in the morning watching your stuff burn. Jon Denney
New bench on lookout is already defaced
Editor: On June 4 I made a mental note to thank whoever is responsible for the new bench on the lookout in Ladner’s beautiful wetland park off Ferry Road. The lookout was built in 1992 and offers a commanding view of the Fraser delta. As there are 29 steps to climb to reach
the platform, the new bench is a welcome addition to the lookout. Thank you, whoever made this happen. Last Friday I revisited the lookout to find the front slat of the nicely varnished bench now carries, in black marker, a declaration of affection for Sophie by Taylor.
The practice of defacing public and private property has been classified as vandalism for many generations and may be a punishable offense. Thank you, Taylor, for not carving, but please move with the times and use your smart phone to express your sentiments. Brian Redway
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Letters
Try paying tax on fixed income Editor: Re: A little at a time, Murphy’s Law, July 5 Let’s take Ted Murphy’s example of a working person living in a modest house a step further to those who are retired and on fixed incomes. How are they making up the difference between income levels and property tax increases? They aren’t.
In 10 years the difference between the tax increases and fixed income will be somewhere around 30 per cent. At some point the government will force people to sell those homes. Sure, there are people who will say, “You don’t have to do that, just defer the taxes until you sell.” That assumes that real estate
will always appreciate, and that the person will not be deferring enough in property taxes to cover the difference. Again, that’s an assumption that could hurt everyone if there is another crash, and there will be at some point. That attitude also assumes that you are willing to give up a large part of what you worked for to the government instead of your children.
However, the prudent approach would be to acknowledge that government spending cannot exceed the rate of inflation, or increases of those who are on fixed incomes. Then we might finally see governments at every level having to work with budgets that everyday people have to live with. Right now, government spending is out of control at every level. Richard Nemeth
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Editor: How is it that for all the debate over how to replace the George Massey Tunnel there’s little demand by the Corporation of Delta (now out with a report on why the 10-lane bridge must be built), or anyone else it seems, to make changes now to help improve traffic? Richmond Coun. Carol Day as well as a few readers at least had good suggestions for actions we could take now to help improve traffic flow. While the tunnel is limited to four lanes, and wouldn’t survive if that really big earthquake hits, it is most certainly not the only problem. I waste the most time (I live in Ladner) trying to get to the tunnel, first with the lovely mess created by
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only one tunnel-bound lane on Highway 17A followed up by the dangerous merge from six lanes down to two (or one if going northbound in the afternoon/evening rush hour), taking 20 to 40 minutes before I even reach the tunnel. More often than not, actually going through the tunnel is quick in comparison. The four to five years of construction to build the 10-lane bridge (if it goes ahead) will just add to the time it takes to make the journey from south of the Fraser River. If there are reasonable, not too costly, changes that will improve safety for drivers, and may improve travel time, why can’t they be done now? Shana Kibble
Bridge too big, costly
Editor: Re: Silent majority must let Horgan know, letter to the editor, July 7 The letter authored by the executive assistant to MLA Ian Paton, is spin doctoring. Without credible cost/benefit analyses, Dylan Kruger claims a twinned submerged tunnel will be more costly than the planned bridge, which will be the largest, most expensive ever built in B.C. The new bridge will end up costing about $12 billion as the funding will be borrowed money. The Liberal plan was to borrow as it has done with the Port Mann Bridge, which has now grown from a public debt of $3.3 billion to $3.6 billion. Tolls are not covering debt repayments. The very high, expen-
sive bridge to replace the George Massey Tunnel was planned in collaboration with the Port of Vancouver and vested interests. Freedom of information documents reveal plans for a high bridge to accommodate large LNG, jet fuel and cargo ships up the river. While the public has shown support for a new crossing, their submissions to the environmental assessment showed recognition that the bridge is too big, too costly and will negatively impact the environment and quality of life with industrialization of the south Fraser. Over 90 per cent of written submissions expressed opposition to the bridge. Susan Jones
Don’t delay building bridge
Editor: As residents of South Delta, we are very concerned about John Horgan’s desire to cancel the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project. Using the tunnel has become unbearable as people can wait three or four hours in traffic on a daily basis and this will continue for another five years until the bridge, as planned, is built. Waiting another five or 10 years on top of that, while Horgan decides how to move for-
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Cyclists put on quite a show Tour de Delta provides weekend of two-wheeled excitement in all three communities
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The 17th edition of the Tour de Delta featured races for the pros in all three Delta communities. It also included a youth race (bottom left) and, for the first time, a paracycling race (bottom right). See more photos at www.delta-optimist.com.
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Business Milestones raises $4,300 for hospital at party
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Shari Barr (second from left) and Lisa Hoglund (middle) of the Delta Hospital Foundation accept a $4,300 cheque from Milestones Grill and Bar in Tsawwassen Mills. Making the presentation are Justin Brar, Surinder Brar and Jaivin Khatri. Milestones raised the money at a recent grand opening party.
Portrait Homes welcomed into Century fold Developer buys home builder
Eventually, the team will The Century Group be integrated, bolstering has announced that it has Century Group’s head acquired Portrait Homes. office staff of about 45, A news release states while the Portrait Homes the acquisition strengthbrand will be distinctly ens Century Group as it prepares for the upcoming maintained and promoted. Harry and Robert launch of its Southlands Grimm, who project in founded Portrait Tsawwassen, Homes more than which will con25 years ago, will sist of 950 housremain in a coning units, mainly sulting capacity townhouses and through a transismall detached tionary period that homes. follows the acquisi“The Portrait tion. Homes’ team Sean Hodgins Century Group, will be delivera diversified real estate ing on the Southlands development company, promise to create high quality homes in the excit- celebrates its 60th anniversary in business this ing context of a commuyear, having been founded nity focused on food and by George Hodgins in agriculture,” said Century 1957, who began buildGroup president Sean ing single-family housing Hodgins. communities in Delta. Portrait Homes has Expanding over the built approximately 1,100 years into other areas, homes in the Lower such as hospitality and Mainland over the last 27 seniors’ housing, Century years. Portrait Homes includes Group currently has projects in Surrey, South about 30 full-time staff Delta, Vancouver, Langley, in project management, Prince George and accounting and conNanaimo. struction site leadership.
Envision awards grants to two local non-profits
Two Delta non-profit organizations are among those sharing in more than $350,000 in grant funding from the Envision Financial Community Endowment. It was announced last week that Reach Child and Youth Development Society has received $25,000 for its Building for Children Together campaign while the Earthwise Society has been given $15,000 for its Growing Connections program. “Each of the non-profits receiving grants from the Envision Financial Community Endowment are spearheading innovative programs and services that better our community,” says Susan Byrom, executive director of the First West Foundation, which administers the endowment. “We’re honoured to support these non-profits by providing much-need-
ed funding to help these organizations make even greater positive impact in our communities.” The funds go towards supporting programs that help build resilient and resourceful communities and to addressing the organizational and developmental needs of nonprofits — leadership training, strategic planning, infrastructure support and other priorities. A total of $355,387 has been gifted to 31 deserving charities in the Fraser Valley, Lower Mainland and Kitimat regions. The First West Foundation stewards over $14 million in endowment funds and distributes its earnings in the form of grants to charities throughout the communities served by the credit union. Since its inception, the foundation has distributed over $4.5 million to charities.
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Community
Lack of texting savvy offers reason to LOL Living Matters
BARBARA GUNN
These days, it has occurred to me, people are less likely to talk in words, and more likely to talk in letters. You know what I mean. The people I refer to are not my father’s cohort, but typically, my sons’. And their language consists of LOL. And TMI. And BTW, OMG and TGIF. This, of course, is text talk, a language I did not speak when I was my sons’ age. Rather than say LOL, I did the oddest thing: I laughed. Out loud. (Begs the question whether
there’s any other way to laugh, but that’s a column for another day.) If I wanted to tell a friend that I would talk to her later, I did not say TTYL. I said the strangest thing: “I’ll talk to you later.” At that time, of course, no one had the ability to text, so people would communicate in one of two ways: by telephone, or by looking at each other and opening their mouths. This was an earlier version of instant messaging. It was remarkably effective. I knew what RSVP meant — we used those letters way back then — but I would not have imagined that there would come a day when people would say PEBKAC (problem exists between keyboard and chair) or ROTFL (rolling on the floor laughing). Where new-age acronyms are concerned, I am a new-age newbie. Not long ago, when a much younger relative texted me
and said FC, I had no idea she was saying “fingers crossed.” For all I knew, it could have been “fat chance.” Or “frilly corset.” Or “flaky cod.” Should she be inclined to say OATUS to me, it would never occur to me that she was saying “on a totally unrelated subject.” For all I know, OATUS might stand for “out and taking up skydiving.” SEP? That’s “someone else’s problem,” according to a website of common texting acronyms. CWOT? That stands for “complete waste of time.” Who would have thought? Not me, apparently. I do send text messages from time to time, but I seldom speak in letters. I write the old-fashioned way and — get this — even use punctuation. But then, I am not up with the program. When it comes to acronyms, I am out in left field. Or perhaps I should say: OILF.
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Delta Secondary automotive instructor Casey Mynott watches the electric dragster at the starting line.
Delta Secondary’s electric dragster hits 72 mph at Mission Raceway Delta Secondary automotive instructor Casey Mynott and his students recently debuted the “most powerful 100 per cent electric junior dragster ever built” at Mission Raceway. The dragster features a 141.1-volt battery pack running at 1,200 amps, Mynott said. A project three years in the making, the dragster had a best time/speed of around nine seconds,
reaching 72 mph on the 1/8th mile run. Mynott said there were communication issues where the dragster was shutting down half way down the track, not allowing the group to turn it up to full power. The dragster also had issues with its chain tensioner. DSS automotive student Tyler Schmidt drove the dragster while the pit crew was comprised of Jake Kwasnicki, Mynott,
Duncan Cowen, James Bartz, Kristine Carrick, Emery Pope, Chris Oakley, Don Obyrne and Schmidt’s father David. “But, for the vehicle’s first time out and Tyler’s first time on a drag racing track in his life, [it was] a very, very successful day,” Mynott said in an email to the Optimist. He said the group plans to fix the dragster’s issues and be back at the track in late September.
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Community Coming Events CLUBS AND GROUPS South Delta Outdoor Grass Volleyball Association invite you to drop-in for an evening of co-ed volleyball fun. We play every Tuesday night in July and August at 7 p.m. on the East Winskill grass field (beside Ocean Palace). The cost is $2 per person to cover the rental of the field. Come and meet like-minded volleyball enthusiasts. All skill levels are welcomed. Conversation Circle: Practice Your English returns to the Ladner Pioneer Library on Wednesdays beginning July 12 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. If you are learning English and want to practice speaking with other people in a friendly, casual place, then join us for weekly guided discussions about Canadian culture, food and current events. Curious about Taoist Tai Chi arts? Come to a free class in the park: Wednesdays, July 12 and 26,
Ladner Memorial Park. 10 a.m. to noon. www.taoist. org. It’s Urban Sturgeon Week at the Port of Vancouver Delta Community Office, Wednesday, July 12 to Saturday, July 15 in partnership with the Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society. Events include free children’s presentation on Thursday, daily screening of documentary Giants Among Us, and a Saturday presentation Sleek and Perfect: The Fraser River Sturgeon. Event details at www.frasersturgeon.com/events/ or call 604-665-9635. Living with Cancer Support Group, Thursdays July 13, 27, Aug. 10, 24, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. every second Thursday. Facilitated by Madison Statler, social worker. For people living with cancer at any stage—diagnosis, treatment, or in remission. Participants often share experiences and feel less isolated as they connect with others facing similar challenges. No fee. Please pre-register by contacting Madison at madison@deltahospice.org or 604-9480660. Do you have a hole in your
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Reach Child and Youth Development Society FINDS Children’s Thrift Store Staff Toss aside the mid-day doldrums and volunteer at FINDS Children’s Thrift Store. We want you! Reach Child and Youth Development Society is seeking exuberant and friendly volunteers to staff our children’s thrift store in the heart of Ladner Village. Shifts are 10-2pm, Tuesday to Saturday and are accompanied by a deep in your belly good feeling that comes from knowing that all the profits raised go directly to supporting Reach, a non-profit organization that supports children and youth with special needs. We have an amazing volunteer staff and would love to add you to our family so if you’re interested in volunteering please email Rae-Anne at volunteer@reachchild.org or call and leave your name and phone number with our front desk @ 604-946-6622 ext. 300.
FAMILY NATUREKIDS Club Leader NatureKids is currently recruiting for a volunteer co-leader (or 2 volunteer co-leaders) for the Delta Family Club. Fun and very rewarding volunteer position helping to organize monthly ‘Explorer Day’ field trips, outdoors as much as possible. You can lead these yourself or find a Nature Mentor in your community e.g. retired biologist, keen birder or local bee keeper! NatureKids is designed to get children aged 5-12 years old and their families outside exploring nature! References required. Contact Tammy Keetch at coordinator@naturekidsbc.ca
favourite sweater, a button missing on your shirt, pants that need hemming? Check out Textile Fix-it on Saturday, July 15 at the Ladner Pioneer Library. Drop in anytime between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. No experience with mending? It’s not necessary; there will be supplies and skills available so you can fix your garments. Positively Canadian, Saturday, July 15, 2 to 3 p.m. – Ladner Pioneer Library. Learn interesting or quirky facts, stats and tips about Canada’s history, geography, people, culture and more in this fun and informative celebration of Canada’s 150th Birthday with Heather Pattullo, author of Positively Canadian: A Fun Guide to Canadian Language, Culture and History. Parkinson’s support group meets Monday, July 17 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at KinVillage in Tsawwassen. This group is for people living with Parkinson’s and/ or the people who care for them. For more information call Gloria 604-948-0156. Delta Spinners & Weavers invite you to join them on the third Monday of each month. Bring your creative spirit to be encouraged as a beginner or reacquaint yourself with these traditions in a casual, friendly setting. The group’s July meeting is at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 17 at Kirkland House 4140 Arthur Dr., Ladner. Contact a2maggie@telus.net.
free Alzheimer Society of B.C. workshop, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 18, Deltassist, 9097120th St. Pre-registration required. 604-449-5000, info.southfraser@alzheimerbc.org. Restorative Yoga for People Living with Cancer, Thursday July 20, Aug. 3, 17, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., every second Thursday. Facilitated by Maureen Dufresne, Yoga Instructor. No previous yoga experience is necessary. This yoga supports the body in poses lying down or seated, in stillness with breathing awareness. No fee. Please pre-register by phoning Maureen at 604-948-0660. Adult Colouring Club - second and fourth Tuesday of the month (July 25, Aug. 8, 22), 2 to 4 p.m. – Tsawwassen Library. Colouring is not just for kids anymore. Why colour? It reduces stress and improves your focus, it’s fun and creative, and you meet new people! All supplies provided. Teen Night: Pizza and Games, Thursdays, July 27, Aug. 24, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Do you love to play board games? Are you between 12 and 19 years old? Then come to the library for a fun night of gaming and free pizza. Games and snacks provided by Imperial Hobbies. Canadian Blood Services has a blood donor clinic at South Delta Secondary School, 750-53rd St., July 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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safe, encouraging environment. For more info, contact karentaipalus@gmail.com. Do you want to row? Delta Deas Rowing Club is offering learn to row to all youth and adults. Come and try this amazing sport. The best way to stay fit. Call 604-946-3074 or email us at deltadeas@ gmail.com.
SENIORS McKee Seniors Recreation Centre hosts a country barbecue and dance July 15 at 4 p.m. Members: $15. Guests: $17. KinVillage Travel has an Indian Arm luncheon cruise Monday, Aug. 14. Cost is $90 for members and $95 for non-members. Call 604-9430225.
FUND RAISERS Four Winds presents Winded, a 5km run to benefit Deltassist on July 22. 9 a.m. sign in, 10 a.m. race start. Start and finish at Earthwise Farm, 6400-3rd Ave. Newmans Fine Foods afterrace barbecue. Registration costs $50. Details and tickets at raceroster.com.
SPECIAL EVENTS Car Boot Sale Saturday at Centennial Beach parking lot, Boundary Bay Regional Park, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Vendor set-up at 8 a.m. Lot to be cleared by 12:30 p.m. Cost is $10 for two parking stalls. First-come, first-served. For more information see www.boundarybayparkassociation. wordpress.com or call Tom at 604-940-9296. Car Boot Sales Dates: July 22, Aug. 12 and 26, Sept. 9. The Coming Events column is published every Wednesday as a community service. If you have a non-profit event, mail, drop off, fax, or e-mail (events@delta-optimist.com) the details to the Optimist by 3 p.m. Monday. Submissions are subject to space limitations (no phone calls, please).
Correction Notice In the ad, beginning July 7, 2017, we are offering Caron® Baby & Cotton Cakes™ Yarn on sale for $6, Reg. 6.99. Unfortunately, we will not be receiving this product in our Canada stores. We will be offering the following substitutes for them valid July 7 through July 13, 2017: Caron® Cakes™ Yarn on sale for $6, Reg. 9.99. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
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WEST COAST SENIOR LACROSSE ASSOCIATION W L T Pts Ladner 11 2 0 22 Langley 7 4 1 15 Royal City 7 5 0 14 Victoria 6 5 1 13 Nanaimo 6 6 0 12 Coquitlam 5 6 0 10 Valley 1 12 0 2
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B.C. JUNIOR A LACROSSE W L T Pts Coquitlam 20 1 0 40 New West 16 5 0 32 Port Coquitlam 13 8 0 26 Langley 12 9 0 24 Victoria 12 9 0 24 Burnaby 4 16 1 9 Delta 4 17 0 8 Nanaimo 2 18 1 5 WEST COAST JUNIOR LACROSSE LEAGUE W T L Coquitlam 15 0 1 New West 14 0 2 Ridge Meadows 12 1 3 Delta 8 0 8 Port Coquitlam 8 0 8 Port Moody 6 1 9 Burnaby 5 0 11 Langley 2 0 13 North Shore 1 0 15
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Pacific Standard Time. Height in feet THURSDAY, JULY 13 3:28 am 9.5 7:52 am 11.5 2:45 pm 3.9 10:06 pm 13.8 FRIDAY, JULY 14 4:18 am 8.9 8:51 am 11.2 3:26 pm 4.9 10:39 pm 13.8 SATURDAY, JULY 15 5:11 am 8.2 10:04 am 10.5 4:10 pm 5.9 11:13 pm 13.8 SUNDAY, JULY 16 6:05 am 7.2 11:32 am 10.5 5:01 pm 7.2 11:50 pm 13.8 MONDAY, JULY 17 6:58 am 6.2 1:12 pm 10.5 6:00 pm 8.5 TUESDAY, JULY 18 1:29 am 13.8 7:51 am 4.9 2:47 pm 11.2 7:12 pm 9.5 WEDNESDAY, JULY 19 1:13 am 13.8 8:44 am 3.9 4:05 pm 12.1 8:31 pm 10.2
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PHOTO BY GORD GOBLE
Justin Williams claimed victory at the Ladner Criterium Saturday using a borrowed bike. He finished second in the same race last year.
Third time’s the charm American John Murphy wins road race after two Tour de Delta runner-up finishes
The third time turned out to be the charm for American John Murphy. After two straight second place finishes to start the Tour de Delta, the 32-year-old Holoweski | Citadel Cycling Team rider made it to the top of the podium at the White Spot | Delta Road Race on Sunday afternoon in Tsawwassen. “We came out swinging today, we wanted to make it a really hard race and we were aggressive,” said Murphy. “It’s an international race with amazing competition, but anytime you can win a race, whether it’s a local crit or a UCI road race, it’s huge for us and that’s what we’re all about — having fun and trying to win the biggest races we can.” Australian sprinter Ryan Macanally was millimetres behind Murphy in second, his best finish since a win at the Tour de Jakarta last year. “We led it out from two kilometres to go and just committed. We had three or four guys on the front and coming in with 200 metres to go, I saw Murphy come down the right-hand side, decided to sprint then with him – just got
onto his wheel – and it was a tough sprint at the finish with a bit of an uphill incline,” said Macanally. The pace of the race was electric, with speeds averaging almost 46 km/h. Australian Scott Law from Cyclance Cycling finished third. Law won the Ladner Criterium and Giro di Burnaby at BC Superweek last year. “We wanted to put our best foot forward. We had the guys riding hard and aggressive all day. I just ran out of legs coming into the finish. Congrats to John and Ryan and all the teams, they put on an awesome show,” said Law. Ladner Criterium Facing a major mechanical issue, American Justin Williams had few options before the start of Saturday’s Ladner Criterium. After race commissaires informed riders that Cycling Canada’s rules dictate that disc brakes are not allowed in road competitions, it left Williams without a bike to ride – until he looked to teammate Joelle Numainville. Turns out there must have been some luck in that bike as Williams sprinted
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John Murphy (left) finished second at the MK Delta Lands Criterium while Eric Young took first and Florenz Knauer claimed third. to victory in the same race Numainville won last year. “They told us on the line we couldn’t ride the bike, so it was a little bit of a surprise,” said Williams. “She was just so great in letting me use hers, she just pointed to her bike and was like, ‘You want it?’ and I said, ‘Yeah, that’d be great.’” The 28-year-old Williams was second in Ladner last year. The last few laps of Saturday’s race were hectic, with a number of
attacks coming from both teams and individual riders, including secondplace finisher Murphy and third-place finisher Tyler Magner. “After everything that happened before the race, I really wanted it,” added Williams. MK Delta Lands Criterium Eric Young is billed as one of the fastest sprinters in North America, and he showed it on Friday night as he won the MK Delta Lands Criterium in a
bunch sprint of 11 riders. The group would have been even bigger, but a crash with three laps to go eliminated a number of riders. “We’ve got a strong team and I was a little bit far back because I was trying to help them and we left it a little bit too late to come through that top corner with a couple of guys,” said Young. “This finish is so hectic and short, it’s really kind of the luck of the draw who has the momentum into that last little bit is probably going to win – and that’s how I won.” The race was a chess match throughout, with no one really separating themselves from the pack until the last few laps. With a 1.2 km loop, it might look to the casual observer that the MK Delta Lands Criterium course is an easy one, but in this case, looks can be deceiving. Young also heaped praise on the course, which drew 131 riders to start this year’s edition. Murphy finished second, while Tsawwassen resident Florenz Knauer, who was riding for Stradalli Safetti, finished third.
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Californian Kendall Ryan claims road race title
Racing in Canada definitely agrees with American Kendall Ryan. The 24-year-old Californian was third at the Grand Prix Cycliste de Gatineau Road Race in May and made her way to the top of the podium on Sunday at the Tour de Delta’s White Spot | Delta Road Race. Ryan sprinted ahead of Elizabeth Williams and Holly Edmonston to claim victory at B.C.’s only UCIsanctioned road cycling race. Ryan recognized the importance of the race for her team to pick up UCI points. “It’s a lot of points and it goes towards the team, it goes towards our World Tour ranking,” she said. “It’s really special that everybody was part of
that win and we feel really good about it.” Williams’ second-place finish was her second appearance on the podium in three days at the Tour de Delta as she was third in Friday’s MK Delta Lands Criterium. Williams said she recognized the threat Ryan posed in Sunday’s race. “I made a decision to go on Kendall, I felt that she was going to be the fastest finisher, so I just stuck to her wheel and made sure no one else got it and it was the right decision,” said Williams. “It’s a great result for the team and a great team effort.” Edmonston made it onto the podium for the second straight day after winning Saturday’s Ladner Criterium. The 21-yearold New Zealand national
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American Kendall Ryan celebrates after winning the White Spot | Delta Road Race. team member felt the race was steady for most of the time, but got more difficult 70 kilometres into the 103.6-kilometre trek. “The field started
stretching and everyone was putting a lot of pressure on trying to break away,” Edmonston said. At Saturday’s Ladner Criterium, Edmonston
sprinted ahead of a large pack on the last lap to claim top spot in just over an hour. Montreal’s Kristi Lay finished second after win-
ning the MK Delta Lands Criterium on Friday. “It was a bit crazy, the last lap there, everyone was gunning for the second to last turn because you want position (going into the final turn),” said Lay. “Sometimes it doesn’t work in a race, but you’ve got to just keep going to the finish and it worked for us.” Aussie Josie Talbot wound up just behind Edmonston and Lay in third place. At Friday’s MK Delta Lands Criterium, Lay opened up a comfortable lead early on her way to victory. In second — 32 seconds back — was Lay’s teammate, Allison Beveridge, the reigning Canadian women’s road champion. Williams was third.
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