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Riverdale draws crowd in village PHOTOS BY IAN JACQUES

A crowd gathered at the corner of Delta Street and 48th Avenue in Ladner Village last Thursday afternoon to watch the filming of a scene from the hit TV show Riverdale. Cole Sprouse (above), who plays Jughead Jones, is shown outside the post office, which was transformed into the Riverdale Sheriff’s Office for the scene.

Bishop launches mayor’s bid Councillor headlines five-member Team Delta slate SANDOR GYARMATI

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Sylvia Bishop is first out of the gate. The next civic election is still seven months away, but the twoterm Delta city councillor officially entered the mayor’s race last Friday at a campaign launch in North Delta. Bishop headlines Team Delta, a slate of five that includes Delta council incumbent Robert Campbell and newcomers Joan Hansen, Kim Kendall and Simran Walia.

In an interview with the Optimist at the New Era Banquet Hall, Bishop said she’s thankful for Mayor Lois Jackson’s years of service and looks forward to the opportunity to serve in the same capacity. “I’ve been fortunate to have the support of Delta voters to serve two terms on council. My commitment to my community, and I’ve lived here since 1966, is I’m ready to serve as mayor if people are confident in my ability to do so,” she said. “It’s me saying thank you… I’ve grown up here in Delta,

worked in Delta, raised my family in Delta and this is me saying thank you.” Bishop is the first to enter the race to replace Jackson, who has been Delta’s mayor since 1999 but won’t seek re-election for the top job this year. TEAM: see Page 3 PHOTO BY IAN JACQUES

Team Delta mayor candidate Sylvia Bishop (centre) is flanked by Delta council candidates (from left) Robert Campbell, Simran Walia, Joan Hansen and Kim Kendall.

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DPD now issuing e-Tickets Department is one of five across B.C. to use electronic tickets in pilot program IAN JACQUES

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The Delta Police Department is the first in the province to roll out new roadside electronic traffic violation tickets (e-Tickets) in a pilot program that started Monday. The DPD is one of five police agencies that will scan a driver’s licence information into a new online ticket template that auto-populates offence details, ensuring accuracy while saving time. In turn, the vehicle-mounted equipment will rapidly share the information with justice-sector partners like ICBC, eliminating the need to mail tickets to these partners and for them to re-enter the details. “ETicketing will allow police officers to leverage technology,” said DPD Chief Neil Dubord. “The process is simply more efficient and quicker, and police officers will be freed

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Delta police are the first police agency in the province to rollout the new e-Ticket system in a pilot project that started on Monday. up to do more enforcement. While not everyone will welcome the idea of police officers handing out more tickets, we believe this will improve road safety in the long term.” The Vancouver Police

Department is scheduled to begin issuing eTickets on April 2, followed by Prince George Municipal and North District RCMP on April 16, and the Capital Regional District Integrated Road Safety

Trucks are taken off the road IAN JACQUES

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Nearly half of the trucks checked last month by Delta police traffic services and Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement officers were put out of service. On Feb. 20, 25 trucks were checked in the 700and 1900-blocks of 56th Street in Tsawwassen and at 27B Avenue and 41B Street in Ladner. Of those trucks, 12 were pulled from the road. Some of the safety concerns consisted of: steering axle tires with defects, trailers with inoperable brake components and worn steering components. “Yes, this may appear high but this was targeted enforcement hence the

Unit on April 30. The pilot program will wrap up in mid-May and a report to the provincial government in the summer will help determine if the program should have a provincial rollout.

Explosive device washes ashore in Beach Grove

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Nearly half of the trucks checked last month by Delta police traffic services and Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement officers were put out of service. high out of service rate,” said DPD spokesperson Radhika Sikhakhane. *** Officers were also out in force the same day in Tsawwassen along the 56th Street corridor as

part of the department’s enhanced traffic safety campaign. According to the police department, more than 25 drivers were stopped for speeding violations and for using an electronic

“If we can make it harder for bad drivers to avoid the consequences of their decisions, and we can identify more quickly those drivers who perhaps shouldn’t be on the road, that will help us to prevent crashes, save lives and keep auto insurance affordable,” said Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth. “Based on the program’s design and success in other jurisdictions, we’re optimistic that we’ll see these results during the pilot.” The contents, penalties and validity of eTickets will match that of traditional hand-written tickets. However, eTicket recipients will have the option to pay their eTickets through a new online payment service, PayBC, or continue to use existing payment methods, such as in-person at ServiceBC or ICBC locations, by phone or by mail.

If you heard a big explosion in Beach Grove around 5:30 p.m. Sunday, no, the world was not coming to an end. Earlier in the day someone walking along the beach around 17A Avenue came across a marine location marker. That person contacted police, which in turn contacted the military. Delta police helped to secure the scene while waiting for the naval unit to arrive. A unit from Maritime Forces Pacific Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt was deployed to the area in the late afternoon. “I can confirm that the

Fleet Diving Unit Pacific EOD team destroyed a marine location marker in Tsawwassen on Sunday,” said senior public affairs officer John Nethercott. “This was a routine call-out of the team, and the detonation was conducted with public safety as the main priority.” Nethercott said these markers are designed to sink once expended, but they often wash up on shore as a result of wind, tide and current. “Members of the public are reminded to leave suspect devices where they are found and to immediately call emergency services via 911 for assistance,” Nethercott added.

Team Delta slate includes incumbent, three newcomers CONTINUED from Page 1 Campbell had been part of Jackson’s Independent Voters’ Association in previous elections, but will be seeking a seventh term under the Team Delta

banner. A Rotarian for over 25 years, Hansen is a Tsawwassen optometrist with a long history of community involvement. Kendall is the incoming

president of the North Delta Rotary Club while Walia has worked against drugs and gang violence in Delta and Surrey. Noting she intends to continue following the

policy of no new debt, Bishop said some of the big issues are creating affordable housing and addressing traffic congestion. Bishop was first elected

in 2011 when she garnered the second most votes in the Delta council race. She topped the polls when reelected in 2014. The civic election is set for Saturday, Oct. 20.

A4 The Delta Optimist March 7, 2018 Public Information Meeting Proposed Townhouse Development at 8A Avenue and 53A Street

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You are invited to a Public Information Meeting hosted by the City of Delta for a proposed development at 5361, 5375, 5385 8A Avenue and 846 53A Street. The proposal is for a 38-unit townhouse development consisting of seven buildings. This meeting provides an opportunity for the public to comment on the proposal and to ask questions of staff and the applicant.

Additional information on the 8A Avenue Townhouse application (File No. LU008552) can be found on Delta’s website: www.delta.ca/8ATownhouses Have questions or comments? Email: cpd@delta.ca or call the Community Planning & Development Department at (604) 946-3380. City of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta BC V4K 3E2 (604) 946-4141 www.delta.ca

Police making effort to reach out to seniors

Community stations key in making connections IAN JACQUES

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The Delta Police Department is continuing its efforts to provide outreach and programming for seniors in the community. Through its community police stations (CoPS), the DPD has embedded outreach directly into its programming strategy as an important element of crime prevention. Chief Neil Dubord outlined the strategy at last month’s Delta police board meeting. “Delta police is committed to seniors outreach at a grassroots level,” said Dubord. “The volunteers and staff of the community police stations believe strongly in engaging seniors through programming and outreach.” Dubord said a lot of the planning and development of the programing is due to the efforts of Const. Leisa Schaefer, district liaison officer for the

Tsawwassen Community Police Station. According to Dubord, police present to seniors’ groups on a regular basis regarding elder abuse and elder fraud. In addition, officers attend a number of workshops targeted to seniors hosted by other community organizations. The Delta Hospital Program utilizes volunteers from the CoPS offices who visit patients in the extended care unit at the hospital. The program started in 2012 after a suggestion by a CoPS volunteer. The DPD also uses informal programming such as the popular Cappuccino with a Cop program at seniors’ facilities throughout the city. This casual form of outreach is beneficial to seniors who may be at risk of isolation or be vulnerable to fraud or abuse. Seniors are also encouraged to volunteer in CoPS programming, including Block Watch, Citizens

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Const. Leisa Schaefer is credited for developing programs to reach out to seniors. are Security Active, Community Crime Watch and Lock Out Auto Crime. “Certainly the demographic shows that in South Delta the senior demographic is higher than in North Delta,” said Dubord. “But in North Delta, Leisa creates the program in South Delta and then North Delta gets access to that as well, so programs are shared throughout all the CoPS stations.”

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Village Farms gets marijuana licence

1.1 million square feet of greenhouse space in East Ladner now being converted to pot SANDOR GYARMATI

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Health Canada has given the go-ahead for another large-scale Delta greenhouse to grow pot. Emerald Health Therapeutics, a B.C.based licensed producer of medical cannabis, announced Monday it has been granted approval to grow medical marijuana at the Village Farms International greenhouse in East Ladner. The joint venture is planning to grow recreational cannabis when it’s legalized this summer. A news release states the licence permits Emerald Health to capitalize on its optimally designed 1.1- million-square-foot cannabis growing facility, called the Delta 3 greenhouse, which is expected to “conservatively” produce more than 75,000 kilograms of marijuana annually. Conversion of the first 250,000-square-foot section of the 1.1-millionsquare-foot Delta 3 is substantially complete and

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The Delta 3 greenhouse is expected to “conservatively” produce more than 75,000 kilograms of marijuana annually. is expected to commence production next month. Conversion of the remainder of the 1.1-million-square-feet is underway and the entire facility is expected to be in production by 2019. The joint venture holds options on two additional greenhouse spaces owned by Village Farms, called Delta 2 and Delta 1, with 1.1-million-square-feet

and 2.6 million-squarefeet of growing capacity, respectively. Meanwhile, in East Delta, the SunSelect greenhouse was also recently granted approval to grow pot. It’s a joint venture with a firm called Canopy, creating a new company called BC Tweed. The City of Delta is bringing forward a resolu-

tion at this year’s Union of B.C. Municipalities convention calling on the provincial government to “prohibit or place restrictions on the use of ALR land for cannabis production.” Outlining concerns about the displacement of traditional food production and adverse effects on agricultural land values, the city notes, “There has

been considerable interest from cannabis growers involving the potential for several million square feet of greenhouse space being turned over to cannabis production.” Delta South Liberal MLA Ian Paton said he’ll be speaking with the agriculture minister this week about the issue. “I know now for a fact we have three different

greenhouses in Delta converting close to between 80 to 100 acres of greenhouse space from food production to marijuana production,” he warned. Mayor Lois Jackson said marijuana should be grown in warehouses. Council turned down a motion by Coun. Jeannie Kanakos to remove the word “prohibit” from the Delta resolution, saying as strong a message as possible needs to be delivered to the province. Coun. Robert Campbell said having “prohibit” in the motion is where the discussion needs to start. “I think what’s going to happen in the long-term is that we’re going to see that, like any other product, cannabis has its market limits, and there isn’t going to be an endless need for the product not only in our community but in British Columbia and Canada. There’s a limit to the market,” Campbell said. “Everybody wants to get in on it but only so many are going to make money, and the rest are going to fail.”

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Heritage preservation efforts expand

Civic strategy includes new initiatives and more conservation areas are being considered SANDOR GYARMATI

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Delta is looking at a number of ideas when it comes to heritage conservation, including expanding heritage conservation areas in Ladner. Two heritage conservation areas, on Arthur Drive and 48th Avenue, currently exist, which require specific alteration permits prior to changes to land or structures. Proposals must meet certain guidelines when it comes to building height and setbacks. Last summer, Delta council approved a new Heritage Strategy in which a study of heritage conservation areas was initiated. “The study is to explore the possibility of expanding or adding to existing heritage conservation areas in Ladner. Heritage conservation areas are intended to protect existing heritage landmarks and landscapes, encourage preservation and restoration of heritage buildings or structures, and ensure that new development is sensitive to the

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An example of heritage preservation is the Frederick Residence on Arthur Drive, which received Delta’s Heritage Award of Merit in 2009. It was built in 1920 as a retirement residence for William Frederick and his wife Sarah. heritage context,” according to the city. The city held an information meeting for residents in February to gather feedback. Planner Susan Elbe told the Optimist a

consultant has prepared a discussion paper on the potential expansion of heritage conservation areas, but at this point the city is only in the discussion stage with residents.

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A number of other options could be explored such as changes in the zoning bylaw to provide density bonuses for property owners to maintain heritage structures, she

said. Council adopted a number of other initiatives along with the updated Heritage Strategy, including a bylaw that establishes standards of

maintenance for protected heritage properties so the buildings are not allowed to deteriorate through neglect. Council also approved a policy which prioritizes restoration of heritage buildings when they are part of a larger development. Also new is a heritage conservation levy of five per cent that’s applied to all new building permits, which will be added to a fund to promote heritage conservation initiatives. Owners of heritage buildings in Delta can apply for money from this new fund to complete works that preserve and protect their heritage buildings. Applications are on a first-come, firstserved basis for a maximum of 50 per cent of the capital cost of projects. The maximum any property owner can obtain in a single year is $15,000. The planning department last month noted $46,000 had already been collected for the fund since council approved the special levy last summer.

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Special needs students in need of more support, school board told SANDOR GYARMATI

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It’s commendable the Delta School District wants to stress inclusion but the supports are needed to make that happen, says the president of the Reach Child and Youth Development Society. Donna Burke made a presentation to the Delta school board last Tuesday evening during a public input session on the upcoming budget, telling trustees to avoid further cuts in education assistants. “Specifically, we request that the board prioritize and allocate additional resources to inclusive learning to adequately respond to the continued

increasing complexities of children with special needs, recognizing that many more children today are being identified with both mental health issues as well as developmental disabilities,” Burke told the board. Noting the new Reach centre in Ladner will be working with funders and donors to increase the number of children Reach assists, Burke noted her society recommends the district commits additional resources for specialized staff, including elementary school counsellors, inclusion team teachers as well as child and youth care workers. The former school trustee said, at a minimum, the board should maintain

“Inclusion the number of edurequires supcational assistants port. There’s less currently allocated support,” she within the district warned. and provide further Hospes also resources to trainnoted increased ing staff. counsellor time Burke added is needed to Reach appreciates Donna Burke help kids in the board’s responcrisis. siveness in increasing the According to the district, number of educational Delta has a combined assistants after initial cuts 2,194 students identified earlier in the year, but the with various levels of spenumber is still below the per-capita ratio of previous cial needs. That doesn’t include around 1,600 years. English language learners. Also making a presenThe school board will tation to the board, Lisa find out its funding allocaHospes, an education tion from the province in assistant in the district, late March. told trustees EAs at her The public will be able school have been cut in to comment on the draft half, which means less budget at the board’s April time for her to make con17 meeting. nections with students.

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ne of the two worst kept secrets in this fall’s civic election was revealed last Friday night when Sylvia Bishop announced her intention to seek the mayor’s chair and unveiled a slate of four council candidates under the Team Delta banner. It had been widely rumoured that the two-term councillor was looking to succeed the retiring Lois Jackson so it was more a question of when, not if, she would make that announcement, which she did before about 200 people at a Scott Road banquet hall. If there was any drama to the evening, it was in the unveiling of the council candidates, a group that reinforced the notion that party lines don’t really apply to local elections in Delta anymore. Like many of the civic slates we’ve seen since IDEA set the precedent almost 30 years ago, Team Delta is a mix, evidenced by the fact council candidate Kim Kendall worked in the constituency office of former Delta North Liberal MLA Scott Hamilton, who just happened to have narrowly defeated Bishop in the 2013 provincial election when she ran for the NDP. Sixterm council veteran Robert Campbell, a former Jackson running mate, is also on the Team Delta slate, while a table full of provincial Liberals, including former Delta South MLA Val Roddick and husband Noel, were on hand for last Friday’s announcement. This shouldn’t come as much of a surprise as Bishop has struck a centrist tone while on council over the past seven years to the point where those on the right of the political spectrum appear comfortable with the voting record of the lifelong New Democrat. Her speech certainly didn’t give them any reason to worry as it touched on several Jackson-like themes, including Delta remaining open for business, the city continuing to be debt free and the need for more affordable housing options. In fact, given the contents of that address, it might be hard to distinguish Team Delta’s platform from the one that will be put forth by its opposition in this October’s civic election, which brings us to the other worst kept secret in Delta political circles. However, it looks like we’ll have to wait at least a couple of months before we officially learn who will take on Bishop in the race to become Delta’s next mayor.

Retailers listen because our spending power matters

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am a big fan of Mountain Equipment Co-op. This Christmas I did a lot of my shopping at the co-op, and last month I found an awesome deal, a cozy MEC fleece jacket for 50 per cent off. Change is coming to the popular brand and in my opinion it’s for the good. MEC sells products made by Vista Outdoors which also happens to be the biggest manufacturer of guns, assault-style weapons and ammunition in the U.S. An online petition with over 6,000 signatures asking MEC to drop its vendor agreement with Vista has worked. MEC announced it will no longer buy from Vista because of its connection to gun manufacturing and I applaud it for doing so. Who could have predicted that a horrible mass shooting of 17 innocent people in Parkland, Florida would reverberate all the way to the Canadian retail sector? The sleeping consumer is finding a conscience and this could be the start of a mass consumer backlash if the momentum continues. Enterprise (my rental car company of choice) will no longer offer discounts to NRA members. Right on Enterprise, you have my

Community Comment INGRID ABBOTT

continued loyalty because I don’t want any of my money to profit an organization that supports the use of weapons that kill innocent children. I like to shop local, but now that Tsawwassen Mills and Tsawwassen Commons are open, local means shopping at American-owned chains. I am referring to mega retailers Walmart and Bass Pro Shops. Walmart has acted fast since the recent mass shooting. It will no longer sell firearms to anyone under 21 and will not sell toy guns marketed to children. One baby step for mankind. Bass Pro Shops is under pressure to also change its gun policy now that Dick’s Sporting Goods, its biggest competitor, announced it will no longer sell assault-style

weapons and capacity magazines. At the time of writing, Bass had not responded to its critics. Knowing that Bass Pro Shops is selling assault weapons and guns to people as young as 18 in the U.S. means I choose not to shop there. A quick look at its website shows 710 gun options, including a selection of assault-style weapons. I recognize my consumer choices will not affect the profits of Bass Pro Shops here in Tsawwassen, but I can use my voice and my cash to make a point and educate others. I am sick of watching news stories about children being gunned downed in their schools. I have family and friends who work and attend schools in the United States and I worry about their safety. Our family travels to the U.S. regularly, it is one of the joys of living in Canada. It’s in our interest to do our part to help bring change, no matter how insignificant it might seem. Thoughts and prayers are not enough. We can make a difference, even here in South Delta, one dollar at a time. Ingrid Abbott is a freelance writer and broadcaster who always tries to buy responsibly even though it’s not always possible.

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Letters

Horrified and angered by way some drive in Tsaw.

Editor: Re: Strategy to make 56th St. safer, Feb. 28 In responding to the article about an increase in pedestrians being struck by vehicles, there are two things I want to mention. Tsawwassen has the rudest, most idiotic drivers in the Lower Mainland. As an independent contractor, I drove and worked all over the Lower Mainland. Since I moved here 12 years or so ago, I have been angered and horrified to watch the behaviour of drivers in this town. I have watched seniors with canes or walkers and

women with small children being harassed and hurried up in crosswalks by turning vehicles literally inches away from them, slowly moving forward until there’s enough room for the vehicle to go speeding through. I get so angry seeing this. This is a warning to someone out there: One of these days I’m going to lose it and your vehicle is going to receive some attention from me. I literally had to control myself and stop from going there and kicking in a door. It’s unbelievable what some people do.

law-abiding citizens who speak out against this practice that are somehow the ones with a problem. All I can say is these individuals haven’t come head to head with my wife, who when challenged by entitled dog owners, will leave her virtual footprint on their head for them to ponder long after the altercation. So for my part, I see your “off-leash” dogs as strays and I am considering proactively collecting the dog and taking it to the

pound (if I encounter such asinine behaviour). When you retrieve your dog, you will be charged $125 as a reminder there is a fine in Delta for such off-leash activities. We are dog owners whose two small dogs were attacked and hospitalized after an altercation with such an off-leash dog on public property and do whatever is necessary to protect our dogs from this unlawful off-leash menace. P. Walters

Our paradise is losing its livability Editor: Tsawwassen is a paradise by the sea. A compact community bounded by ocean, boasting one of the best family beaches anywhere, and with a town centre that is walking or cycling distance or a short drive from most of the community, it’s hard to beat. We can squander this place, however. Our ever-busier roads are too close to sidewalks, our intersections dangerous.

Dads, moms and families cannot walk as safely as they should whereas family bicycle outings can be truly frightening. Safe bike lanes are urgently needed to link residential areas to the beach, town centre (merchants could do a better job with parking lot design and by providing bike racks) and to bike lanes leading to Ladner (a surprisingly short distance). At present, no one can blame kids or families for

riding on the sidewalks on 12th Avenue, while even confident cyclists are justly wary of 56th Street and 52nd Street. Cyclists that do ride on 56th Street necessarily get in the way of traffic — there is nowhere to ride except in the vehicle lane of an already too busy road. Without such planning, our paradise by the sea will be surpassed by much larger cities working more actively on livability. Wes Pue

Farmland double standard for pot

Editor: Re: Not going hungry, Murphy’s Law, Feb. 28 Thank God Ted Murphy wrote this piece. The political positioning that growing marijuana in Delta’s agricultural community will be an erosion of our food supply is ridiculous. When I first read some

of Delta council’s opinions on this I felt we were dealing with the propaganda on marijuana as we saw published in the 1930’s Reefer Madness. Farmland in Delta is put to use growing various non-food products now and never a word on them. Examples are greenhouses growing flowers, the turf

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Second, all the municipalities in the Lower Mainland have reduced street lighting so much that it is nearly nonexistent. I believe a lot of pedestrians are hit because they just aren’t seen. I also see an increase in pedestrians walking out on the street without making eye contact with drivers. Green light, off they go. No looking, nothing. I have seen this many times. Dark clothing and no eye contact. I watch for you people out there but you need to help too. Richard J. Bergeron

Dog owner says off-leash ‘strays’ could end up at animal shelter Editor: Re: Rules make it easier for everyone, letter to the editor, Feb. 21 I am responding in support of a letter from T. Howard regarding entitled off-leash dog owners. Unfortunately, this situation is becoming rampant in Delta. Dog owners feel it is their right to allow their dogs to be off leash, whenever and wherever they choose. Moreover, according to “off-leashers,” it is the obnoxious attitude of

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Business

Delta is the place to do business: mayor

Lois Jackson highlights city’s advantages during annual economic breakfast in Tsawwassen IAN JACQUES

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Backed by a panel of industry experts and politicians, Mayor Lois Jackson laid out the many reasons why Delta is the place to do business during the Mayor’s Economic Business Breakfast last Friday at Tsawwassen Springs. “Delta is one of the strongest places in all of Metro Vancouver in which to invest for future business, for good jobs and economic growth,” Jackson said. “Our geographic location and the availability of developable lands creates the best investment environment possible for the business community.” The six-term mayor pointed out that Delta is home to the largest container terminal in Canada, the largest coal terminal on the west coast of the Americas and is home to a pair of economic dynamos in Annacis Island and Tilbury Industrial Park. She said all of these are examples of why Delta is and continues to be open

for business. “Combined, Annacis and Tilbury that is over 3,450 acres of industrial land, a home base to over 700 businesses providing over 18,000 good paying jobs. They provide nearly $40 million annually in municipal taxes alone,” she stated. “Within that you have aerospace, manufacturing, construction, distribution, energy, high tech, transportation, deep sea and shipping, communications, farming and tourism industries – all here in Delta. “Delta’s location provides incredible opportunities.” But she said location only tells part of the story. “Location provides the potential, but we need to do the rest,” Jackson added. “Through leadership and hard work, our Delta city staff and council have created an environment that is ripe for development. The notion of working together to achieve success will always lead to first-class results.” She also said that becoming a city this year

construction of an additional lane on the Alex Fraser Bridge, which she said will ease congestion and help with the free flowing movement of goods. Silvester said Delta is a critical port community and will be for years to come thanks to continued investment into port operations and productive partnerships with all levels of government. “Based on the 5,000 port-related jobs, 2,000 direct jobs paying more than 50 per cent above the national wage average, and more than $500 million PHOTO BY IAN JACQUES annually spent locally in Delta Delta Mayor Lois Jackson presents Ed Genberg, branch manager for Ocean Trailers, with the inaugural Mayor’s Best in Business Award at the Mayor’s Economic Business Breakfast as a result of port activity, more at Tsawwassen Springs last Friday morning. than $6 million has sent a strong signal and is no longer an afterpresident and CEO of paid in municipal to the region and beyond thought for the developVancouver Fraser Port taxes, it provides a signifithat Delta has grown up ment community. Authority cant lift for the region,” he Other panelists Qualtrough highlighted said. “It is driven by both included Delta MP Carla last week’s federal budget the geography here, but Qualtrough, provincial and encouraged busialso by a strong business Minister of Transportation nesses to work with her environment. and Infrastructure Claire office on potential funding “I believe Canada’s Trevena, Todd Yuen from opportunities. growing trade through the the Beedie Group, Paul Trevena also talked port can continue to build Tilbury from Dayhu Group budget — the NDP’s first Delta as a business destiof Companies and keynote provincial budget — nation and equally imporCreate a little magic.Make your speaker Robin Silvester, speaking about transportantly as a thriving comtation and infrastructure munity. I urge you to all property a waterfront property with issues, including removing help us communicate the your own relaxing waterfall or pond. the tolls on the Port Mann port’s value to the Delta and Golden Ears bridges, business community and the construction of a new the broader community WA T E R S C E N E Pattullo Bridge and the here in Delta.”

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Business

Delta builders and designers are among Ovation Awards finalists

Delta builders and designers are vying in 13 categories as the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association revealed the finalists for the 2018 Ovation Awards last week. “The Ovation Awards recognize industry leaders who are changing the way we think about housing. We are proud of our world-class builders, renovators and designers who are working to deliver a complete mix of housing choices to meet the demand of a broad variety of homeowners, which is essential to supporting our thriving communities,” said GVHBA CEO Bob de Wit. Delta designer Sarah Gallop, founder and president of Sarah Gallop Designs, was named a finalist in seven categories, with a total of eight projects, including Best Kitchen Renovation: $75,000 — $125,000 with Delta renovator Brandon Smith, co-founder of New Vision Projects.

Finalists were selected by a peer-reviewed panel of award-winning builders, renovators and designers from outside the Metro Vancouver area. Winners of the 2018 Ovation Awards will be announced on Saturday, April 28 at a banquet in Vancouver. The following is a list of all the Delta finalists named for the 2018 Ovation Awards: Best Kitchen Renovation: Under $75,000 New Vision Projects for Hole in 1 (Delta) • Sarah Gallop Design Inc. (Delta) Best Kitchen Renovation: $75,000 — $125,000 New Vision Projects for Industrial Funk (Delta) • Sarah Gallop Design Inc. (Delta) Best Kitchen Renovation: Over $125,000 PSL Construction for Serenity Now (Vancouver) • Sarah Gallop Design

Inc. (Delta) Best Townhouse/ Condominium Renovation: Under $300,000 Best Builders Ltd. for Harbour View (Delta) Best Renovation: Under $200,000 New Vision Projects for Hole in 1 (Delta) • Sarah Gallop Design Inc. (Delta) PSL Construction for The Cat’s Meow • Sarah Gallop Design Inc. (Delta) Best Renovation: $200,000 - $399,999 New Vision Projects for Shoreline Sights (Delta) • Sarah Gallop Design Inc. (Delta) Best Custom Home: $3 Million — Under $5 Million Best Builders Ltd. for Above It All (Delta) • AH Design • Chevalier Designs Best New Kitchen: $50,000 — $99,999 Best Builders Ltd. for Serenity in the City (Delta) Best New Kitchen:

$100,000 and over Best Builders Ltd. for Above It All (Delta) • AH Design • Chevalier Designs Best Room: New Construction Homestar Building Corporation for Larger than Life • Sarah Gallop Design Inc. (Delta) Best Outdoor Living Space: Custom or Renovated Best Builders Ltd. for Above It All (Delta) • AH Design • Chevalier Designs Homestar Building Corporation for Larger than Life • Sarah Gallop Design Inc. (Delta) Best Interior Design Custom Residence: New or Renovated Best Builders Ltd. for Above It All (Delta) • AH Design • Chevalier Designs Custom Home Builder of the Year Best Builders Ltd. (Delta)

Mayor to address chamber AGM

Mayor Lois Jackson will give a “State of the Community” address at a Delta Chamber of Commerce luncheon next Wednesday. The event will also include the chamber’s

annual general meeting. The event runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Delta Town & Country Inn. The cost to attend is $35 for members or $45 for non-members. Register at deltachamber.ca.

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PUBLIC HEARING - TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2018 Delta City Council will hold a Public Hearing, in accordance with the Local Government Act, to consider the following proposed project and related application: Date: Time: Place:

Tuesday, March 13, 2018 7:00 p.m. Council Chamber Delta City Hall 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2

A Council meeting is scheduled to immediately follow this Public Hearing in the event Council wishes to give further consideration to the project at that time. Any persons who believe that their interest in property will be affected by the proposed project shall be given an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing on matters contained in the bylaws and/or proposed by the application. Should you have any concerns or comments you wish to communicate to Council in advance of the Public Hearing, you can write to: Mayor and Council City of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604-946-3390 Email: mayor-council@delta.ca

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“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7747 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RS1 Single Family Residential to RS5 Single Family (550 m2) Residential in order to allow a two-lot subdivision and construction of a new single family dwelling with an in-ground basement and secondary suite on each lot. Web Location: February 26, 2018 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.04

Project No. 1 Application for Rezoning (LU008299) Location:

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Staff Contact: Aleksandra Brzozowski – 604.952.3155

Correspondence addressed to Mayor and Council will form part of the public record for this Public Hearing. To be considered, correspondence must be received by the Office of the City Clerk no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 13, 2018.

Application for Rezoning in order Proposal: to permit subdivision of the subject property and development of two single family lots.

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Living Matters

BARBARA GUNN

Wait for it, folks. It happens again this weekend. No, I am not talking about the arrival of spring. Not talking about that annual occasion when the lawn mowers are coaxed into turning over and the patio chairs are dusted off. I’m talking about the time change. It’s happening the way it usually happens: in the wee hours of Sunday morning when most of us are sleeping. Two becomes three or three becomes four or something to that effect. We’ll all wake up, a little drearier than usual. We’ll pad around the house in a daze, wondering whether we should eat breakfast at 10 or lunch at three. For that matter, we’ll wonder what three even means that day. Is it really two or perhaps even four, and why are we so darned

“I have no idea,” I will sleepy? reply. Sure, I’m going to like Mr. Daylight Saving the fact there’ll still be Time — and I’m sure it’s some light after dinner. a guy — will take perBut man, I don’t much verse pleasure in this. The care for that loss of an thought that we might hour, that 60 minutes of all be nodding off at our dream time. desks in the middle of the The fall-back thing, I day? That will fill him with like. I would even say I nothing but glee. love it. Mr. DST, annoying as he Talk about a gift. Heck, is, may be trying to conI always come up with a vince us that we’re saving hundred things I want to use with that hour. A nap’s some daylight, but any old run-of-the-mill clock at the top of the list. watcher knows that’s not But whoever came up really with the true. bright The fall-back There idea to won’t snatch an thing, I like. I be any hour away would even say I more from me love it. dayshould light be, well, on forced to March 12th than there will stay awake for the better be on the 11th. It’s just part of a week. moved around a bit. That, after all, is how Why we can’t just long it usually takes me to leave things as they are is adjust. beyond me. I want three A week from today to be three and four to be — heck, a week from four and five to be — well, Saturday! — I’ll still be you get the idea. yawning uncontrollably. Nope, I don’t much care I’ll still be walking around for springing forward — or with bags under my eyes springing anywhere, for in a complete and utter that matter, not while I’m fog. under the covers. “Should we eat dinner I say this to the DST guy, now?” I will ask the huswhoever he happens to be: band late Thursday afterChange your own clock noon. “I don’t know,” he’ll say. if you want to. But don’t mess with my REM. “What time is it?”

We are pleased to announce that Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Q.C. has joined Delta Law Office. Kerry-Lynne will be practising in the areas of family law, family and civil law mediation, elder law and estate planning, and business advice. She will work out of our Tsawwassen office, but be available for appointments in our Ladner office on request. Kerry-Lynne has experience at all court levels including the Supreme Court of Canada. Kerry-Lynne is well-known in South Delta as our Member of Parliament for 2011 - 2015 including service to Canada as Minister of National Revenue and Associate Minister of National Defence. In Delta Kerry-Lynne is active in the community in various capacities: Delta Police Board: Board member and Finance committee chair, BC & Alberta Guide Dogs Society: Treasurer and Board member, Little House Society: President, Rotary Club of Ladner: President-Elect, BC India Business Network: Advisory Board Member. Please call 604 943 8272 to book your consultation with Kerry-Lynne Findlay

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We treat all kinds of aches and pains: neck, back, shoulder, hand, hip, knee, foot and ankle. Some of our therapists focus on special areas of treatment such as vertigo, vestibular disorders, post-concussion symptoms, home visits and using Functional Dry Needling (also referred to as IMS). Come meet our friendly staff and therapists and see how we can be part of your healthcare journey!

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REMAX PROGROUP REALTY As a full time Realtor® living, working & raising her family in Ladner, Leanne is proud to call South Delta home. Being a wife, mother of three and former teacher Leanne brings a strong work ethic, keen organizational skills and a genuine caring nature to her real estate business. “I am passionate about what I do...my work, my community and my clients are very important to me.” Leanne takes great pride in keeping up to date with current industry trends, issues and new technology and knows the local market well. “I love working with buyers and sellers and strive for excellence when assisting my clients make their next move. I understand that buying and selling a home is an important decision and a big step in your life. I am here to help guide you through the steps and stages and make your experience smooth and successful.”

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4807 Delta Street (in the heart of Ladner) I www.thestudio.com

Yvonne Clark

cork, vinyl, maintenance products, and the softest lifetime guaranteed stain proof carpet available all at the very best prices. Looking to refinish your existing hardwood? We offer free in home consultations and can restore your floor to its original beauty. We are proud to be part of this community and look forward to serving you from finding the perfect floor covering for your home to lifetime guaranteed installation. If you’re dreaming of a new look for your home come visit us. We’re here to help you put together a look you’ll love.

5025 48th Ave., Ladner Village I 604.946.6291 I www.deltacarpets.bc.ca

that government funding alone cannot provide. We are dedicated to meeting the challenges of limited healthcare budgets and increasing demand for services in the Delta region. Since 1988, Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation, has worked with the community to raise funds to support Delta Hospital. We are the public face and philanthropic arm of Delta Hospital, raising the financial resources necessary to provide quality and innovative healthcare services, purchase much-needed state-of-the-art equipment, fund capital projects and building improvements, and support ongoing education of medical staff,

Our team consists of talented women who combine their skills and expertise with their passion for this community, to achieve amazing things in support of Delta Hospital. This is a case that perfectly illustrates the belief that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. The Foundation team works together to ensure our community has close to home access to the highest quality healthcare services. We are caring for our community, today and always.

5800 Mountain Blvd., Delta I 604-940-9695 I www.dhfoundation.ca

(L to R) Cathy Trafford, Financial Administrator, Sharla De Groote, Events Manager, Shari Barr, Annual Giving Manager, Lisa Hoglund, Executive Director, Angela Turner, Major Giving Manager, Christine Bramwell, Foundation Assistant, Theresa Bamford, Marketing and Communications Coordinator.

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Over twenty six years ago, two eager career women decided to try their hand at selling cruises. Carole Petersen and Gina Holvick opened the sixth center, in what is now a chain of over 250 Expedia CruiseShipCenters North America wide. Having seen such a great success with Richmond, Expedia CruiseShipCenters, Carole and Gina decided it was time to branch out and set up their second center here in “Sunny South Delta”. We have recently celebrated our 7th anniversary at our Ladner Harbour Centre Mall location and we have thoroughly enjoyed becoming a part of the community. We are an active participant of the Delta Chamber of Commerce and have received the Delta Optimist Readers Choice Award for Best Travel Agency for several years running. We believe that being active in the community is important therefore we hold many Consumer Cruise Nights at our office and when more space is needed we have used Beach Grove Golf Club or the Delta Town and Country.

Gina Holvick Carole Petersen

Expedia CruiseShipCenters

Carole and Gina have become such great leaders amongst their peers in the industry but more importantly, as franchise owners, they have become role models within the organization of Expedia CruiseShipCenters. Because of their success they are often sought out for advice from new and veteran owners alike. With a great work ethic and pride in their business it only seems fitting that Carole and Gina staff their office with only “The Best”. In our Sunny South Delta office our team has well over 60 years of combined experience in the cruise and travel industry. With this experience rest assured that you will be in good hands.

152-4857 Elliott St (Ladner Harbour Centre) I 604-946-7444

Laughter. Support. Trying things on and trying things out. That’s what shopping at South Coast Casuals is like. We believe that confidence is your best accessory, that shopping should be fun, and that for every unique body there’s a piece of clothing that will make you feel your best. Our team of in-store style experts is famous for their one-on-one service and their honesty: they can help you find that one special piece, or pull together an entire look. From timeless classics to current trends, versatile neutrals to tropical brights, they’ll help you find and express your style, your way.

Tracey & Jill

At South Coast Casuals, we make our buying decisions based on the real women who are our customers. We think about you all the time: how you live, what will flatter you, and what will make you feel fabulous. Since life isn’t one size fits all, our 3,400 square foot store carries more than 50 well-made brands in a rainbow of colours and a range of sizes. Drop in to say, “Hi” – we’re looking forward to meeting you!

5028 48th Avenue, Ladner Village I 604-946-8590 I Stay Connected

“Award winning leaders in mortgage innovation and service” SASI MACHE´ 604.818.5363 (LEND)

MEGHAN DODDS 778.891.5607

DEBBIE TWITCHELL 604.644.0511

SANDY NOBLE 604.825.0081

PATTI WHEATLEY 604.551.3971

AUBREY DELIMA 604.764.7188

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delights & catering ltd. Business partners Sheree & Tracy, have a long history in Delta. After initially meeting as employees of the former owners, the pair pooled their resources to purchase the business and renamed the Café. “We are not a fast food franchise. Instead, the pair pride themselves on their freshly made salads, quiches, sandwiches and baked goods, lasagnas, gluten free options and more. Café de Gourmet is proud to be consistently recognized as top caterer in the South Delta area for every year they’ve been in business, in the coveted Delta Optimist Readers’ Choice and Delta Chamber of Commerce’s Hats off To Excellence awards. “The secret of our success comes down to fresh food, friendly service and lots of hard work.” As well as the Café, they provide Catering service for any special event - be it a social gathering, appetizer party, full course dinner or a corporate meeting. Café de Gourmet is a meeting place for food, ambience, friendship and connections.

Tracy & Sheree

#128 - 4857 Elliott St. Ladner Harbour Centre I 604-946-7066 www.cafegourmetdelights.com

Agnes Douglas is a Portfolio Manager (PM) and Certified Financial Planner (CFP) with investment firm Odlum Brown Limited. Her financial career started at a major financial institution in Edmonton in the 1980’s, where she sold GIC’s and term deposits. Agnes broadened her financial background, becoming an Investment Assistant. In June 1999, she joined Odlum Brown as an Investment Advisor. She received her Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation and, later, her Portfolio Manager (PM) designation. Today, Agnes works with two talented female Investment Assistants who assist with her business. Her mandate is simple; provide the best service to clients by constructing and monitoring a financial road map that is best suited for each individual. As a Portfolio Manager, she is committed to providing personalized service and financial advice. She develops investment portfolios designed specifically for each of her clients based on their financial requirements,

Agnes Douglas, CFP, CIM, FCSI Portfolio Manager, Investment Advisor

lifestyle and comfort level. Her extensive knowledge of the stock market, investment products and financial services provides her with the appropriate tools to build customized investment portfolios and financial projections. As a CFP, she uses a holistic approach in her planning process. Through discussions with each individual client, she creates a detailed financial projection to help them achieve their goals and objectives. She works closely with her clients, helping them understand their investments through comprehensive reviews and timely communication. Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund

adouglas@odlumbrown.com I 604-844-5332 or Toll Free 1-888-886-3586 I odlumbrown.com/adouglas

Robertson Optical & Optometry Dr. Vicki Chen, Jeannette & Krista make up the team of eyecare professionals at Robertson Optical & Optometry. New patients are always welcome, and we are pleased to continue to help returning patients and their families with all of their eyecare needs. Optometrist, Dr. Vicki, sees patients on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday morning and every second Saturday. We can often accommodate walk in patients. We are pleased to see all members of your family from children to seniors. Jeannette is our licensed

Here’s to being a WOMAN!! That alone is really something, let alone all the things you do in a day, month, year – that for the most part go unnoticed by others… What does it really take to be empowered as a woman? Please join me for a very special event – Empowerment360 – an evening of fun, wine, appies, connecting with very cool women, and engaging in a lively exploration of what empowerment means for you. Contact me now at vicki @vickifenn.com to reserve a ticket. $35; EARLY BIRD PRICE (before March 31st) - $25.

Vicki Fenn

778.882.8911 I www.vickifenn.com I FB & Instagram: Vicki Fenn 360, linkedin: Vicki Fenn

“At South Delta Integrative Healthcare we are passionate about helping our patients find their way to the best health possible. Whether it is through naturopathic care with Dr. Susan Steeves, or nutritional counselling with Sharisse Dalby, our integrative and empathetic approach is proven to work. We love our community and are committed to giving you the best personal care possible in a safe, comfortable, and relaxed environment. Our mission is all about you and helping you reach your unique health goals.”

Dr. Susan Steeves

BScDietet, Naturopathic Physician

Call us or use our online booking site to make an appointment. https://southdeltaintegrativehealthcare. janeapp.com/ Sharisse Dalby

Registered Nutritional Counsellor

1338 56th Street, Tsawwassen I 604.943.0411 I www.southdeltaintegrative.com

optician and offers contact lens fittings, including multifocal contact lenses for those that need to see up close as well as in the distance. Krista, our customer care specialist will help you book your eye appointment and also assists in frame selection. We carry frames from Lafont, Versace, Nautica, Polo by Ralph Lauren, Anne Klein, Etnia, Oga, Modo and many others. For your eyecare and contact lens purchases we direct bill many insurance companies. Visit our website at www.robertsonopt.com for more information and to see our monthly promotions. Call us at 604-946-7911 to book an appointment for an eye exam or a contact lens fitting.

Dr. Vicki Chen, Jeannette & Krista

#102-5405 Ladner Trunk Road, Delta, BC I 604-946-7911 I www.robertsonopt.com I

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Creature Comforts Veterinary Home Services Ltd. Please check my website in June as to my new schedule and housecall services focusing on senior pets.

I am planning to resume my veterinary house call practice by this summer. My focus is on senior pets or nervous pets who are more comfortable at home. I value compassionate, palliative care, tailored respectfully to your pet, with consideration for your needs and abilities as a caring pet owner. My services focus on Quality of Life Assessments, added daily comfort to senior pets, and Peaceful Home Euthanasia when that kindness is best. Meanwhile i have been helping make food for “Food on the Corner.” See their heart warming story on www.foodonthecorner. ca or call Tom at 604-8035174. Through Food On The Corner, caring Delta volunteers - for 34 years! - including senior home groups, lend a hand to people in dire need in the “downtown east side” of

Dr. Susan Hetherington and Bailey

Vancouver. Sleeping bags or clothes for rain or snow can be dropped off too. Every Saturday, the “Food On The Corner’s large white truck parks BEHIND the mall, next to Tsawwassen’s Thrifty’s, at approximately 9:30 am. Volunteers bring their treats, sandwiches and hot soup . Individual donations brought to the truck are also always appreciated! The truck volunteers bring your contributions the same morning - rain or snow - to a busy street corner, for people in real need in the downtown east side area. In addition, they share with local shelters there, in need of meals. Christian fellowship is offered to those interested. Thank you to all volunteers!

My top three childhood pastimes were Dress up, Barbies, and Store keeper. While other 6 year olds were playing house and feeding baby dolls I was busy fashioning my friends in bath towels (pretending they were fine fabrics of course) and then fashion-showing these creations to my parents, grand parents, baby sitters, dog, basically whoever would watch. I would then happily ring the luxurious imaginary garments into my pretend cash register, and send my happy play mates on their way with their treasures. Barbie is a girl I hold near and dear to my heart because Barbie could do anything, be anyone and have the perfect outfit while doing so! My personal favourite was “Day to Night” Barbie. She was dressed in a 1980’s power suit complete with briefcase, but after 5:00, she would loose her blazer to reveal a hot pink sequinned top, and reverse her pencil skirt into a calf length netted full skirt! Proving that she could go from successful business woman to cocktail party ready in a heartbeat. She could really do it all! Just like Barbie, I always knew that I wanted to be a business woman and also seemed to naturally possess an entrepreneurial spirit. I wore many hats over the years, working most of my adult life at an executive level within the wedding industry, I was also a real estate agent and in-between all that worked to satisfy my strong commitment to health and wellness as a yoga instructor.

604-314-6542 I www.housecallvet.ca

It’s our privilege to provide customized financial solutions to individuals, families and corporations for the past 15 years in the community where we enjoy living, working and raising our own families. Between us, we have 12 children which helps us to share and understand the financial challenges experienced by families! Collectively, we have close to 100 years of wisdom and experience to draw upon. Women with our experience and knowledge are skilled at bringing sound unbiased solutions to the table that offer direction and solutions focused on specific goals and objectives. We clearly

understand and appreciate the importance of building long lasting relationships based on a foundation of mutual trust and respect. Our recommended approach to determine if it will make sense for you to become a valued client is to arrange an initial interview so we can get to know each other personally and professionally. We are confident that you will discover our experience, discipline and process will help you find well deserved peace of mind around your financial affairs. We welcome the privilege and opportunity to meet!

Caylea Burch All of this and still felt I was missing something. I stumbled into the Urban Rack 5 years ago as a customer and felt I had found my home. I have always admired the atmosphere that Founder Kristine Irving created at The Urban Rack. A place any women could walk into and know they are “Real, Powerful, Beautiful Women”. These words are emblazoned on the store bags but are truly the heart of this wonderful local business. I ended up working part time at the shop and modeling at their infamous Charity Fashion Shows. This satisfied some of my childhood dreams but it wasn’t until I purchased the store from Kristine that I knew. I knew Barbie’s secret. It wasn’t so much about “doing it all” but it was about trying many different things and wearing several hats until you find yourself in the place that feels right. The Urban Rack is that place for me as I feel completely at home with the culture that was created here over the past 20 years. I will continue to honour that culture of respecting and supporting women in our community. Happy International Women’s Day!

5211 Ladner Trunk Rd. I 604-940-6011 I www.theurbanrack.com

Raymond James

Suite 103, 5405 Ladner Trunk Road, Delta I 604-940-9405 I www.raymondjames.ca/southdelta

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Tsawwassen Denture Clinic Owner of Tsawwassen Denture Clinic, Stacy Whitman is dedicated to restoring smiles. She studied the technical art of denture fabrication and graduated with honors from the denturist program in 2009. Stacy became the new owner of Tsawwassen Denture Clinic in 2011. It is a well established denture clinic that was previously owned by Erna Swan. As a skilled denturist Stacy works directly with you to provide comfortable and well functioning dentures that look great too. No referral is required and consultations are free. The dentures are custom made by her from start to finish in her on-site laboratory to ensure quality control and care. Losing some or all of your teeth can be difficult, at Tsawwassen Denture Clinic Stacy will work with you to create the denture that is perfect for you. “I love seeing my patients around town! It makes my day to see them truly smile with confidence and comfort.”

Santevia Water Systems manufactures home water filtration. Santevia water is better! Santevia removes the BAD and restores the GOOD in your water. Santevia has At Home, On the Go and Body Care water filtration products.

Stacy Whitman

6901 72 St #201, Delta, BC V4G 0A2

Under the BIG GLASS ROOF, Tsawwassen Shopping Centre 1222 - 56th St. I 604-943-7818

Coming from a fifth-generation farming family Danielle and Alicia Guichon understand the importance of supporting and buying local produce. In 2001, beginning as the youngest vendors at The Ladner Village Market and carrying only 6-10 items, they eventually took their business to the roadside of Arthur Drive. On Arthur Drive, the girls built a strong following and both point out that ‘our customers want to support local farmers and local businesses from their community.’ Once the girls realized that the community had a strong desire to buy Delta grown crops, while in season, the idea for ‘Backroads’ bloomed. Moving forward a few years later, the want and need for ‘buying local’ is still as strong as ever. With the opening of their produce store, Backroads Family Farm Market, which now carries over 100 items, including their own farm fresh eggs, local bread, fresh cut flowers and other novelty goods, the focus remains on supporting local. The Guichon Family built and operated this stand from 1980-1989, before turning their focus to expanding their farm. In 2014, Danielle and Alicia

Danielle & Alicia

“Connecting Farm and Community under one roof.” 2757 52nd Street, between Ladner and Tsawwassen Find us on Facebook and Instagram (Backroads Family Farm Market)

Corner of 28th Ave. and 52nd St. in between Ladner and Tsawwassen

Tsawwassen Optometry Clinic

Doctors Joan Hansen, Giulia DeVuono and Sara Kirby want you to know that regular eye health checks are important. An eye exam can detect serious eye disease, and signs of other disease in the body.

604.943.9220 www.santevia.com

The Women of the Delta Chamber of Commerce (Back Row L-R): Membership and Visitor Services Coordinator Diane Campbell; volunteers Linda Edwards, Wilma Roodbergen and Jean Wightman; Board Director Lorna Van Straaten. (Front Row L-R): Board Director Kelly Guichon, Bookkeeper Heather Schmidt, Board Treasurer Manpreet Natt and Communications and Events Coordinator Chantelle Bowles. Not pictured: Board Vice-Chair Yvonne Anderson and volunteer Ivy Shen.

reopened the store with an exciting idea to connect the community closer to fresh, locally grown produce first and throughout the season. Backroads is open five months seasonally and will be reopening for their fifth year at the end of May 2018. Be sure to watch The Optimist for specials and advertisements!

Santevia Water Systems

Find Santevia at these local retailers: Wellsping Health, Parsley Sage and Thyme, London Drugs, The Village Clinic.

DELTA BUSINESS WOMEN ARE STRENGTHENING COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY BECAUSE DELTA MATTERS.

The Delta Chamber of Commerce is the voice of business for Delta. Our dedicated staff, volunteers and board of directors work diligently to service our Members and the community at large through advocacy efforts, events, member benefits and other services.

Be a part of this exciting group of like-minded business people and invest in your business by joining the Delta Chamber of Commerce today! Contact Membership and Visitor Services Coordinator Diane Campbell at 604-946-4232 or diane@deltachamber.ca for more details.

6201 60th Avenue, Delta, British Columbia I 604.946.4232 I www.deltachamber.ca Hours: Mon – Fri 8:30am – 4:30pm

Children should be seen by age 3, and yearly after that. Their exams are covered by MSP. Adults should be seen every 1 to 2 years. We are always happy to see new patients and emergency eye problems. See us for glasses, contact lenses, and surgical referrals when needed. Our friendly knowledgeable staff will be please to assist in your eyewear selection, and of course supply lots of smiles!

#214-1077 56th Street, Tsawwassen I 604-943-6114 tsawwassenoptometry@gmail.com I www.tsawwassenoptometry.ca

Dr. Giulia DeVuono, Dr. Sara Kirby and Dr. Joan Hansen

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As artists and entrepreneurs, the sisters Shannan & Jennifer opened Sublime 11 years ago, offering quality art supplies and materials to artists of all ages and skill levels. It surprises many customers to see so much stock and the variety available in such a small space: There’s everything an artist needs and lots, lots more. When you shop Shannan & Jennifer at Sublime Art Materials you get the service of a small store, plus everyday great prices, Now you can order on-line and pick-up competitive with the big stores. at Sublime or have it shipped to your house. There are thousands of items and more Sublime’s Spring Art Show & Contest runs being added regularly. Check out May 1 to 24 and is a great event that features fantastic artwork for sale by local artists. SublimeArtMaterials.com!

Tara, Heather, Shelby

1287 - 56 St., Tsa I 604-943-0117

Boutique Blanche opened its’ doors twenty seven years ago. Over that time this beautiful upscale boutique has helped to dress thousands of women in Delta. Owner, Gayle Budnick, owner, is the heart and soul of this beautiful shop as she carefully hand picks each and every item that enters the store. The warm, luxurious environment that she has created over the past two and a half decades has welcomed generations of women, whether they live in Tsawwassen, Ladner or elsewhere in the lower mainland. Boutique Blanche is thrilled to introduce Gayle Budnick’s niece, Nathalie Budnick as the newest member of the Boutique Blanche family. Although Nathalie grew up in Ontario, she frequently visited her aunt and practically

Gayle & Nathalie

grew up in the Boutique. Her wardrobe mirrors the style of the Boutique and her love for fashion makes her the perfect fit for the Boutique life! Nathalie has been playing dress-up in her aunt’s Boutique for all of her life, and is now going to see the other side of Boutique Blanche as she “learns the ropes” of the business. Drop by soon to say hi and check out our Spring Collection.

• Custom Shutters, Drapery, Shades, Blinds, Window Film and More! • Free In Home Consultations • Locally Owned and Operated When Tara Anderson and her Husband David bought the Delta Franchise eight years ago, they never knew how far it would grow, and how it would root them to the communities they service. The Andersons owned the Delta franchise first, then a few years later expanded into South Surrey/ White Rock. Since then, they expanded to Vancouver Island where they purchased two new territory’s. The business strives itself on being Community Orientated, sponsoring numerous events throughout the Delta, Ladner, Tsawwassen areas, and building relationships with their cliental and other small businesses within those communities. Their Delta location was nominated for a Small Business of the Year award, and they are always trying to connect with the community. “We really sponsor almost everything that comes to us,” Tara says. “That has been a huge part of our focus – getting out there and being a part of the community.” “We are a full-service business from consultation to installation” says owner Tara Anderson, who says the franchise name can be misleading. Budget Blinds offers a very vast variety of Drapery, Shades, Shutters, Window Film and Blinds that are sure to match any style

#109 - 1315 56th Street, Tsawwassen I 604.943.8088 I www.shopboutiqueblanche.com

At Transat Travel, it has been a pleasure to provide professional travel services to our community for over 40 years! Formerly Marlin Travel, we are a full-service travel agency. Our team consists of four dynamic women, who are well-travelled, professionally-trained Travel Professionals. We are travel specialists in luxury, exotic, adventure and leisure travel; cruises, escorted tours, all-inclusive and customized packages; groups, destination weddings and honeymoons. Our firsthand experience

beats anonymous advice from a website. We act as our clients’ advocate in difficult situations. We have built long-lasting preferred partnerships and have access to tour companies that only deal with travel agencies to ensure our customers get the best value. We offer personalized consultations, pay attention to detail and provide valuable tips of the trade. We can create travel plans that are customized to meet unique travel wishes and we help our customers make the best choices to fit their travel needs, desires and budget. We are proud to announce our exclusive partnership with the Air Miles Reward Miles Program for packages, cruises and tours with select partners. We also offer comprehensive travel insurance for financial and medical protection. We’re here to fulfill your travel dreams.

and budget. Due to the buying power of Budget Blinds nearly 1100 franchises, you get the best selection, suppliers, quality and price, all in the comfort of your own home. Currently the show home is in the Tilbury area of Delta, but as owner Tara explains “there is no substitute for an In-Home Consultation”. A design consultant comes to your home, brings all the samples, professionally measures and leaves you with a complimentary quote! Then if you decide to go ahead with your order, they professionally install them, and are covered by one of the best warranties in the industry! Setting your appointment in motion is as simple as raising the phone says Tara. The skilled staff of Kimmy on reception, Ashley in Marketing, Shelby and Mary as your design consultants and General Manager Heather will make sure you and your order are taken care of! When Tara and David are not running their business, they are busy caring for their four daughters! They currently reside on Vancouver Island, overseeing their two newest franchises and raising their family. “As our business slowly grows, we add to our Budget Blinds family with more style consultants and extend our customer service team” adding “we are also educating our four girls with the same work ethic”.

#125-7391 Vantage Way, Delta, BC V4G-1M3 I 604-948-3088

From left to right Alison Moody-Stuart, Liora Elkind, Kimm Werner, Lana Hayes

Trenant Park Square 5203-48th Ave, Delta, BC I 604-940-0600

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Delta Village Chiropractic

Dr. Sereena Uppal has been serving various communities for the past 14 years and has found a home in Ladner. She has joined the team at Delta Village Chiropractic and has been practicing with Dr. Dave Parker for almost two years. Her focus has always been on providing her patients with a service that aims at maintaining optimal health. Dr. Uppal lives by the moto “Our bodies are designed to move” and helping her patients get back to what they enjoy is the driving force behind her patient centered treatments. In the past 8 years, Dr. Uppal has been utilizing Cold Laser Therapy for treating injuries such as sprains/strains, inflammation, arthritis, pain management of the shoulder, knee, hip, jaw, and spine to name a few. Her “hands on” approach to chiropractic, allows her patient to feel confident they are receiving the best possible care. Recently, Dr. Uppal has been providing customized orthotics

Dr. Sereena Uppal D.C.

for various foot, knee and hip conditions and the results have been positive. Dr. Uppal enjoys being active, spending time with family and friends, her morning coffee and most importantly meeting members of this community.

I originate from the majestic shores of the Saint Lawrence River; resided for a few years north of the Arctic Circle; and, presently established on the coast of our spectacular South Delta with no regrets. Since 1988, proudly providing our community and beyond a Complete Removable Denture Service, including Dentures over Implants. My quaint office is still located in the heart of Historic Ladner Village, and, I welcome you to continue to use it as a haven for your removable dental prosthetic needs and referrals. Congratulations to all the women who grace these pages. Thank you also for your contribution to our unique community, and, please accept my heartfelt wishes for continued success.

Carol R. LeVasseur DD Denturist/Denturologiste

4960 Bridge Street, Delta, BC, V4K 2K1 I 604.946.9411 I www.cd.bc.ca

Suite 2, 4882 Delta Street, Ladner, BC V4K 2T8 I Tel: 604-952-0538 I DeltaVillageChiropractic.com

Audi Langley

Vicki is a mother, wife, small business owner and working professional, who has called Ladner home for the past 13 years. Sterling Notary Public opened in Ladner in 2016 and Vicki finds it extremely rewarding to help people in the local community. Sterling Notary offers a variety of legal services, including Wills and Estate Planning, Real Estate Transfers and Mortgage Refinances. They also provide Notarization services, from Travel Consent Letters and Statutory Declarations, to witnessing signatures on certain legal documents. Sterling Notary is based in Harbourside Plaza, in Ladner Village. The office is on the

Vicki-Leigh Van As Notary Public

ground floor, with parking conveniently located right outside the front door. To ensure Sterling Notary is available to take care of your notarial needs, please call the office at 604-946-0588 to make an appointment. For more information on any of our services, please visit the website www.sterlingnotary.ca or contact Vicki directly by email at vicki@sterlingnotary.ca.

Susan Sydor, a proud resident of Tsawwassen for over 20 years, has enjoyed many achievements in her career selling luxury cars. She started selling at Audi when her two daughters were just starting school and now 16+ years later is still going strong. “I love my career, but it hasn’t always been an easy road, there were a lot of bumps along the way in this male dominated industry. It’s a very competitive business; I’ve learned a lot, fell down a few times but always got back up a stronger person for it.” Perseverance and determination are qualities Susan instills in her daughters, demonstrating that women are much stronger than they realize. “I’ve always said that they can achieve anything they want in life and to not let anyone rain on their parade by telling them it’s too tough.”

4861 Delta Street, Harbourside Plaza I 604-946-0588 I www.sterlingnotary.ca

I graduated from SDSS in 1989 and I have a degree in psychology from UBC. I have been a practising lawyer since 1999. I have two children, Maizie who is 14 and Parker who is 11. My husband Greg Lilles is also a lawyer (in Vancouver) practicing in the areas of

Susan Sydor

Portfolio Manager

Partly Susan credits her success to her non-threatening, comfortable approach to selling. “I try to make everyone feel at ease when they visit us at Audi Langley - car shopping should be fun. It’s very gratifying for me to see my customer’s smiling faces as they drive away in their new Audi.” With so many new models in the line-up Audi has something for everyone. For an exceptional car-buying experience, visit Susan at Audi Langley – she promises it will be worth the drive out.

Sales & Lease I 778.891.2274 I 604.539.0255

personal injury and family law. I work with my dad John Eastwood who has been a notary in Delta for more than 25 years. I handle estates (probate and estate administration), wills, powers of attorney, representations agreements, real estate conveyancing and corporate law. As I hope you can gather my philosophy is family first. We are a family business whose first priority is you.

Lisa Eastwood Barrister & Solicitor

5058 47A Ave, Delta BC V4K 1T8 I 604.946.8010 I Lisa@Eastwoods.ca

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PRECISION EYECARE

Lorna Van Straaten is the owner of Experience Delta magazine and a director with the Delta Chamber of Commerce. Experience Delta celebrates all things Delta with special emphasis on helping small business owners promote their business through their quarterly magazine, community web app (that features contests and a centralized calendar) and one on one business promotion and advertising programs. As well as working to promote the Delta community, she is part of the team rolling out the ‘EXPERIENCE’ brand across BC and Canada.

Lorna Van Straaten

License owner of Experience Delta

Precision eyecare has been caring for eyes since 2011. We provide our customers with a licensed optician as well as a doctor of Optometry for eye exams and contact lens fittings all conveniently located in the heart of Tsawwassen. Precise measurements taken by our qualified staff will ensure properly fitted lenses for your eyes and offer you guidance in choosing a great frame for your features and unique style. 2018 brings a superb promotion making it affordable to purchase two pairs of prescription glasses to protect your precious vision from harmful ultra violet, glare and blue light emitted from electronic devices. At Precision Eyecare you will find beautifully crafted frames including the latest trends by Ferragamo, Michael Kors, Calvin Klein, Emperio Armani, Vinyl Factory just to name a few. We also offer a wide selection of trending sunglasses such as RayBan, Maui Jim and designer brands. Our mission is to provide our clients with the highest standards of vision care in a friendly atmosphere and an overall great experience. We would like to thank our valued customers for their continued support throughout the years and look forward to serving the community of Tsawwassen for many years to come.

Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall I 604-943-8400 I precisioneyecaredelta.ca

604-317-6915 I www.experiencedelta.ca I lorna.vanstraaten@experiencedelta.ca

Lisa has been in the mortgage industry for almost 28 years. Her first 16 years were spent working for a large Canadian chartered bank. During that time, she helped develop credit products, managed branches and ran sales teams. While she always found the management experience valuable, it was working one on one with clients that she truly enjoyed. After the birth of her son in 2003, she left her beloved banking career and took on the challenge of working as an independent Mortgage Expert, and she never looked back! For the past 14 years she has assisted her clients in finding the perfect mortgage. Any one of her clients will tell you that she brings an energy and enthusiasm to the process of buying, refinancing or renewing your home. She loves what she does and has fun doing it. She is proud to say that she has generations of families that she has put into the biggest purchase of their lives, and while that might make her feel a bit old, those types of incredible relationships are what makes her so proud of what she does.

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#2 1359 56th Street, Delta BC, V4L 2P3 I 604-805-1833 I lisa@southwestmortgage.ca

Jennifer started her career in the Social Services Sector where she provided over 13 years of care and support to individuals in need. Locally, she was employed as a Victim Services Caseworker for the Delta Police Victim Services Program where she specialized in emotional support, providing referrals and crisis intervention. After joining Southwest Mortgage in 2013, Jennifer quickly earned her most recent accreditation as a licensed Mortgage Expert and continues to offer the same confidential and unbiased client care within the mortgage industry. Jennifer’s clients know that she will take the time to listen and that she always works in their best interest. Her dedication was acknowledged with several achievements in the Mortgage Industry including Top Volume Rookie in 2014 and a Masters Club Award in 2015. She is passionate about her job and truly enjoys finding the perfect mortgage solutions for her clients while making the experience memorable and fun! Jennifer is proud to live and work in South Delta. And, is very excited to host a community focused podcast called I Love South Delta Real Estate.

Jennifer Wheeler

Suzanne Mueller

I started working with Seniors 12 years ago. I remember my first long chat with a lady who told me about her life as a young girl growing up during the war, and how interesting the history was and how passionate she was when telling me. My heart went out to her and we cried together for her losses as well her happiness now. At that moment I realized that I was meant to work with Seniors and be a helping hand in their lives. I am so grateful that I have the opportunity to help our Seniors stay independent in their homes for as long as they can, and when the time comes to move I am able to introduce them to some of the wonderful places that they could move to, as well as the truly compassionate people to help along the way. Lady Bug’z Lifestyle Assistant was designed to help in every way from gardening to making beds, cooking meals together and much

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more - all to make life easier while helping seniors stay independent for as long as possible. We cherish each of our clients as though they were a part of our own family. I love to spend time organizing events for our Senior Community. Whether it’s a back yard barbecue, an evening out for dinner and a movie with friends, or an outing to Vancouver Island, it’s all about making new friends and staying healthy - mind, body and soul. I truly believe in my heart that a little help goes along way.

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#2 1359 56th Street, Delta BC, V4L 2P3 I 604-306-5480 I jennifer@southwestmortgage.ca

has a great team of professionals and support staff. Gail, a partner at Shpak and Company, enjoys dealing with all aspects of the business Chartered Professional Accountants especially working with many local owner managed companies. Since 1983, Shpak & Company Our primary focus is to provide has been providing a wide range of guidance and support for our clients professional accounting services financial and business needs as well including, audit assurance, financial as ensuring they are meeting all reporting, bookkeeping, corporate and personal income tax preparation of the compliance and tax related and planning. Shpak & Company requirements.

778-242-4558 I www.ladybugzbiz.com I info@ladybugzbiz.com

The ladies of Shpak & Company

1631-56th St., Tsawwassen I 604-943-2811 I www.shpak.com

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Gardening is her passion.

Louise Greene has taken great pride in creating one of the finest dining destinations in Delta. Since 1997 River House Restaurant, Pub & Marina have excelled in welcoming the community. Boasting incredible views, magnificent sunsets, an excellent service team and an awesome kitchen team all working together to make your experience memorable. With more than 40 years experience in the food & beverage industry, Louise has established a reputation of serving only the freshest food available, great drinks, interesting wine lists and a full draught line. Each dish is individually prepared to order including gluten free meal options. Everyone is a VIP at RiverHouse where it feels like a mini vacation when you’re here. Louise and her team invite you

Louise Greene General Manager

to join them for Sunday Brunch, Lunch, Happy Hour (3-6 pm daily) or dinner soon. Whether you choose the cozy pub, welcoming restaurant or the heated patios, your taste buds will be dazzled and your expectations exceeded. Check our website for all upcoming events and menus. Open Table on line reservations. Driving directions and more at www.riverhousegroup.com or call 604-946-7545 and we will be happy to serve you. (Open 11am-10pm daily) Reservations recommended.

6255 River Road, Delta I 604-946-7545 I www.riverhousegroup.com

Since 1983 Kathy has been helping customers with garden advice specific to Delta’s climate and soil conditions. The gardens which Kathy creates have year-round interest and are sustainable for years with minimal maintenance. She has a deep-rooted appreciation for the beauty of nature with a need to be environmentally responsible and has a passion for helping people with their gardens which has kept her landscape design and installation business growing. Kathy graduated over 30 years ago from the Landscape Horticulture program at B.C.I.T. in Burnaby and can be contacted through Sunnyside Nursery or at 604-760-1238.

Kathy Van Vliet

604.760.1238 I www.kathyvanvliet.com

Owning her own business for the past 9 ½ years has taught Alviene that with hard work your dreams will come true! Many changes have occurred at Vinca’s Kitchen over the past years and will continue as Alviene strives to update products, keep the store current and fulfill customer’s requests. Customer service and product knowledge is always priority for everyone at Vinca’s Kitchen!

Alviene Wilkins

5042 48th Avenue, Ladner I 604-946-7784 I vincaskitchen.ca

Re/Max Progroup Realty

Aileen Noguer’s business card may say RE/MAX, but it should also read, “integrity and communication.” A former Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse and salesperson selling Intensive care products, Aileen’s expertise lies in developing client relationships and excellence in communication, utilizing the highest standards and business skills. Since 1993, she has placed in the top 10% of Realtors in the Lower Mainland and top 100 teams for Re/Max Western Canada. Her awards include Chairman’s Club, Platinum Club. Hall of fame and Lifetime Achievement Awards with RE/MAX. Her designations include Accredited Buyers Representative and Certified Negotiation Expert. A lifetime West Coast resident,

FROM FLOWERS TO DIAMONDS...

Aileen Noguer

she participates in local events, donates to the Children’s Miracle Network (BC Children’s Hospital), BC Guide Dogs and Delta Life Skills, and services South Delta (Ladner/Tsawwassen), Richmond and South Surrey (White Rock). “My goal is to offer a superior level of competitive advantage and deliver the highest standard of problem solving and negotiation skills - achieving statistically higher than average selling prices”

5360 12th Ave., Delta, BC V4M 2B3 I 604-946-8000 I www.AileenNoguer.com

Some of you may recognize me from Flowers Beautiful. After the devastating mall fire and selling the shop- I was faced with the question of what to do next. Ragnar Jewellers became the obvious choice. I started buying my own jewellery from Ragnar back in the ‘90’s and I knew this would be a great fit. I get to use my design background and better yet- play in the diamonds all day long!! Six years later, I am lucky to be a part of this company. Ragnar is celebrating 50 years in business this fall. He has built these years by giving you unique designs, quality jewellery and most important-building lasting relationships with our clients. This for me is the key as I want people to come back time and time again because they trust me, and they know that I am going to make sure they are well looked after. Whether it’s a repair or an appraisal you need, or perhaps it’s time to upgrade to a larger diamond...we do it all at our Design Studio (64th and

Jennifer Vaughan Granville in Marpole). We have a full workshop in the back. I will help you choose the perfect piece that fits both your style and budget. Did you know that we carry the largest selection of 2 carat diamonds in Vancouver? A little weight you won’t mind carrying around!! Come by and visit me- I have a special gift for the first 20 customers in. A little hint- it’s sparkly and something every girl needs in her purse!! PLUS a $50 credit towards repairs, appraisals or jewellery! I can’t wait to add some brilliance to your day!!

www.ragnar.ca I 8038 Granville St., Vancouver I 604-261-0412

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Local top producing Realtor Jennifer Dupuis is committed to building relationships with her clients and her community. She’s watched her hometown Tsawwassen grow with new development and feels it’s an exciting and opportunistic time for real estate in our region. Jen cherishes the beauty of the ocean, the heritage, agriculture, and the sense of community shared amongst neighbours in South Delta. It gives her great pleasure to assist clients with change that elevates lifestyles and enjoys helping other families put down roots where her and her husband have also chosen to raise their children. In addition to exceptional one-on-one customer service, Jen has extensive knowledge of the industry as she has completed over 300 deals in her career. If you have been thinking of buying or selling or just looking for information call Jennifer for a no pressure conversation about Real Estate.

“Making Money Make Sense”

Jennifer Dupuis

604-315-5560 I www.jenniferdupuis.com I info@jenniferdupuis.com

Jane Meadows

Zoe Ahnert

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We provide provide professional professionalservice, service, dedidedication, energy standards cation, energy and and highhigh standards for for our our community clients. community andand clients. “We “Wewould wouldbe bethrilled thrilledtotohelp helpyou youwith the successful sale ofsale your We have with the successful ofhome. your home. We kindfrom referrals fromand had have manyhad kindmany referrals our past our pastclients, and present clients, and our present and our well-presented well-presented offers and best-practice offers and best-practice negotiations can negotiations can make all the difference.” make all the difference.” Give Jane and and Zoe Zoeaacall callatatRE/MAX RE/MAX Progroup as they willwill always provide you with Progroup as they always provide you an accurate market analysis to achieve with an accurate market analysis to achieve your highest your highest price pricefor foryour yourhome. home.

604-240-5263 janemeadows.com jane@janemeadows.com

604-999-4372 zoeahnert.com zoe@zoeahnert.com

‘A commitment to service’ is the perfect phrase to describe Debbie DaSilva, whether it be in her everyday work life, volunteer time or giving back to the community. Debbie has committed to “getting it right” for her customers at BMO for the past 36 years. Debbie is the Branch Manager at the BMO Bank of Montreal , Ladner Harbour Centre and Tsawwassen Shopping Centre both of which offer a full suite of banking services ranging from everyday banking to wealth management and can service all of your financial needs. In her community, Debbie is an active member of the Rotary Club of Ladner and continues to be heavily involved in all of their local projects, events and activities. Debbie has also been involved with local organizations such as South Delta Minor Fastpitch and Ladner United Girls Soccer clubs.

Debbie DaSilva

120- 4857 Elliott Street, Ladner I 1206 – 56th Street, Tsawwassen

Open Monday to Thursday 9:30 to 4pm • Friday 9:30 to 5pm

Open Monday – Thursday & Saturday 9:30am – 4pm • Fridays 9:30am – 5pm

Curve Interiors is an Interior Design Firm based in Boundary Bay. We have been in the Tsawwassen community for 3 years now and love it, it is a great place to work and call home. Working locally has been an amazing experience involving all projects along the way. Being a business of two women, we would like to share our story with the community. Curve Interiors specializes in commercial and residential design. We have the pleasure of working with many talented local architects, contractors, installers, product specialists and clients. From consultation to construction, our interior designers undertake every task with style, filling spaces with luxurious function, forms, and

REMAX PROGROUP REALTY I 5360 12 Avenue, Delta, BC Each office independently owned & operated

Breanne Beal (left) & Andrea Auchinleck (right)

textures designed to make you fall in love with your space. As advocates for happier, healthier living, we create spaces that fulfill our client’s needs. If you would like to learn more about us and how our process works please check out our website. If you are dreaming of a new look for your space please get in touch with us, we would love to hear about your latest project!

www.curve-interiors.com I 604-360-1766 I curveinteriors.info@gmail.com

feel better, sleep better, laugh more. YOUR SAFETY IS TOP OF OUR LIST Results come from consistent participation, building strength gradually, listening to our body and dealing with issues as they arise. This is why WE GUARANTEE A POSITIVE MOVEMENT EXPERIENCE. When movement feels good you stick with it and the results come naturally.

Serving South Delta since 2001 MANY PEOPLE LIVE WITH PAIN, LOW ENERGY AND NOT FEELING THEIR BEST. WHAT IF THERE WAS ANOTHER WAY? When you experience movement at the Tsawwassen Wellness Centre, you will feel invigorated and energized. Your body will feel alive. You will move with confidence, strength, flexibility and balance. Pilates restores your posture and alignment in a way that feels good, is progressive and fun. The specialized equipment is comfortable and helps movement feel amazing! After only a short time, you look better,

YOUR INSTRUCTORS Our team has years of teaching experience in the field of Pilates, CoreAlign, Yoga, fitness, post-injury rehabilitation, sports conditioning, chronic conditions, joint replacements, back health and pre-postnatal. If you are ready to increase your energy and feel fantastic inside and out, then the Tsawwassen Wellness Centre has something for you. VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.twconline.ca and see GET STARTED for more information on how to begin. Located at Tsawwassen Springs!

Linda, Anne, Patricia, Michele, Joan, Ingrid and Danielle Pilates Instructors

#120-5133 Springs Blvd I 604.943.8823 I www.twconline.ca

Janice & Andrea

Customer Care and Administration

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Ms. Electric Know your Home

Miss ELectric honest 30 yrs experience skilled reliable sparkette Have you been shocked lately? Let me Brighten up your day. I can solve your electrical problem. Rhonda Douglas Operations Superintendent GCT Deltaport

Leslie Bartsch

Small Job Specialist. Delta Resident for 16 years.

knowyourhome@gmail.com I 778-688-0436 I Electrical Contractor #87902

Recognizing the women of GCT. In honour of International Women’s Day, Global Container Terminals would like to recognize the many talented women who contribute daily to our success. Women provide leadership and expertise in a range of positions within GCT’s various departments, operations, and executive functions. Earlier in 2018, GCT proudly welcomed Cheryl Yaremko as our new Chief Financial Officer. Cheryl has over 26 years of leadership and experience in the financial industry and has been recognized as a transformative agent by Business in Vancouver. Career opportunities at GCT are limitless and we will continue to support the growth and development of women in the workplace. For career opportunities at GCT Canada, visit globalterminalscanada.com/careers.

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Inspired by her own cherished Grandmother and ignited by the core desire to be of service for others, HoneyDo Lifestyle Assistant Inc. was launched in 2008. Founder and CEO, Rhonda Doram’s initial vision was to provide consistent assistance for her own Granny, neighbors, and friends; recognizing this niche was largely underserved in the accepted general scope of care. Quickly after inception, it became increasingly clear this need was far-reaching. HoneyDo continues to support seniors and their families across Delta and South Fraser regions, maintaining their independence to ‘Live and Age Well in Place’ safely and successfully. With local healthcare and senior communities overtaxed by our exploding baby boomer population, increased concerns about affordability, and lack of senior living communities, HoneyDo creates a unique opportunity. With consistent, caring support, many seniors are able to continue living independent lives, at home, meanwhile staying connected to family, friends and resources in their community. In addition, strain on grown children and grandchildren is vastly reduced, giving back quality time spent as a family, not only as caregivers.

Rhonda Doram HoneyDo’s hand-in-hand services range from companionship to bathing and transportation. Our compassionate Assistants simplify daily living with things like errands, laundry, meals, escorted appointments, med reminders, as well dementia and personal care, all to boost freedom, comfort and peace of mind. All visits can be client-directed, while our qualified Assistants can provide guidance to optimize offerings to best suit individual needs. HoneyDo Lifestyle Assistance Inc. allows seniors to invest in their quality of lifestyle as they step into retirement and beyond.

What can HoneyDo for You?

@BigShipReady 604.809.7605 I honeydolifestyle.com I honeydoinfo@gmail.com

At Severide Law we know that your situation is unique so we take the time to listen and understand you and your legal problem. Our experienced team of lawyers and legal support staff will assist you to achieve a creative, cost-effective and respectful solution.

We have expertise in family and divorce (collaborative, mediation and litigation), wills and estates including probate and contested estates, real estate, conveyancing and business law. Severide Law is a full service firm providing excellent legal representation to the residents and businesses of South Delta since 1996. For more information please visit: www.severide.com.

(Front row left to right): Deirdre Severide, Lara Paynter (Back row left to right): Jacqueline Sowa, Kim Georgeson, Sandy Cummings, Kim Thauli, Jacqueline Cowie, Virginia Otero, Lindy Mathesius. remotely: Melanie Stoddard

#201-5027 47A Ave., Delta, BC I tel 604-940-8182 I fax 604-940-9892 I www.severide.com I info@severide.com

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Community Lions support food bank NOTICE OF ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS Metro Vancouver Regional District Disposition of Eastern Portion of Aldergrove Regional Park Bylaw No. 1261, 2018. Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Local Government Act and the Community Charter, the Metro Vancouver Regional District (MVRD) proposes to adopt the bylaw referred to above for the purpose of the disposition of all interests in the eastern portion of Aldergrove Regional Park. The total area of lands to be disposed of is approximately 127 hectares. This parkland is within the municipal boundary of the City of Abbotsford and is proposed to be transferred to the City of Abbotsford. The legal descriptions of the lands are set out at the bottom of this notice. The area to which this approval process applies is the Metro Vancouver Regional District and the City of Abbotsford. The MVRD Board may proceed with the adoption of the bylaw referred to above unless, by the deadline set out below, at least 10% of the electors of the area indicate that the Board must obtain the assent of the electors before proceeding.

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The Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions Club presented a $2,000 cheque to the South Delta Food Bank, one way that proceeds of Lions Club’s fundraising efforts go back into the community. Lions Club member Kim Carswell (left) and president Murray Hastings (third from left) are shown with food bank volunteers Bart, Hans, Joe (manager) and Geoff.

The only persons entitled to sign the elector response forms are the electors of the area described above to which this approval process applies. The number of elector responses required to prevent the Board from proceeding without the assent of the electors is 171,520.

Lands proposed to be transferred to the City of Abbotsford: Parcel Identifier

Grocery shopping help for seniors In promotion of healthy aging and wellness, Deltassist Family and Community Services encourages seniors to be active participants in making their own food choices, especially when they can no longer do their own shopping. Deltassist has partnered with Save-on-Foods in

Tsawwassen and Safeway Sunshine Hills in North Delta to provide a phone shopping program for seniors and persons with disabilities in Delta. Deltassist volunteers will take your order, complete the shop and Saveon-Foods or Safeway will deliver your groceries the same day to your home

Elector responses must be given in the form established by the Board. Elector Response Forms as well as copies of the proposed bylaw are available at Metro Vancouver offices located at: 4730 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia, or from the Metro Vancouver website at www.metrovancouver.org/boards/elections. Completed Elector Response Forms must be received by the Corporate Officer at the address set out above or via fax or email no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 6, 2018. If you are submitting this form to MVRD by facsimile (fax) or by email, it is your responsibility to ensure that the form has been received.

(minimum order of $35 is required for free delivery). Seniors register with Deltassist and the program runs every Tuesday morning in North Delta and Wednesday morning in South Delta. For more information or to register for the program, call Deltassist at 604-9469526.

Legal Description

010-486-411

LOT “B” SECTION 5 TOWNSHIP 13 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 19412

007-181-221

LOT 2 SECTION 5 TOWNSHIP 13 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 35703

007-181-205

LOT 1 SECTION 5 TOWNSHIP 13 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 35703

013-330-756

EAST HALF OF THE NORTH EAST QUARTER SECTION 5 TOWNSHIP 13 EXCEPT: THE NORTH 50 ACRES NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT

006-609-601

LOT 1 SECTION 5 TOWNSHIP 13 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 31567

013-330-837

PARCEL “A” (EXPLANATORY PLAN 12755) OF THE NORTH 50 ACRES OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTH EAST QUARTER SECTION 5 TOWNSHIP 13 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT

013-330-802

WEST HALF OF THE NORTH EAST QUARTER SECTION 5 TOWNSHIP 13 EXCEPT: FIRSTLY: PART SUBDIVIDED BY PLAN 17233 SECONDLY: PART SUBDIVIDED BY PLAN 19412 THIRDLY: PARCEL “C” (BYLAW PLAN 62651), NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT

010-288-511

LOT “A” SECTION 5 TOWNSHIP 13 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 17233

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Community Coming Events CLUBS AND GROUPS On Wednesday, March 7, the Delta Photo Club welcomes Vancouver photographer Ian MacDonald for his presentation on street photography, 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. at the KinVillage Community Centre, Tsawwassen. Guests $10 by donation. If you have trouble letting go of things, are always on a search-and-find mission, and your closet is filled with outdated clothes that do not fit, Good Riddance: Showing Clutter the Door is the one workshop you cannot afford to miss. Join Susan Borax of Good Riddance Professional Organizing Solutions at the George Mackie Library on Wednesday, March 7 at 7 p.m., at the Ladner Pioneer Library on Thursday, March 8 at 7 p.m., or at the Tsawwassen Library on Saturday, March 10 at 2 p.m. There will be a blood donor clinic at South Delta Secondary in Tsawwassen on Saturday, March 10. Book an appointment time online at www.blood.ca. Delta Community Living Society is hosting a workshop for families supporting people with developmental disabilities on the topics of Introduction to Individualized Funding and Microboards. The workshop

will be held 6 to 8 p.m. on March 13. For more information, view the Workshops section on the DCLS website homepage www.dcls.ca or email sstainton@dcls.ca. Calling all Delta youth between the ages of 12 to 19. Come to the free Zoom In: Youth Engagement Workshop at the Tsawwassen Library on Tuesday, March 13 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Participate in a drumming circle, share some pizza and join the conversation. We want to hear your thoughts and ideas on what the word “resilience” means to you! All participants will receive a gift card. Register online at www.eventbrite. com by entering Zoom In or calling 604-507-5445. Delta Nats Casual Birding Walk, a Birds on the Bay event, is set for Wednesday, March 14 at Boundary Bay Regional Park, 9 a.m. to noon. Join Tom Bearss and his informal birdwatchers for a 2.5-hour amble around Boundary Bay. Enjoy the abundance of resident and migratory species, including shorebirds, waterfowl, raptors, and smaller birds. Bring binoculars if you have them. The outing will end with a beverage and snack at historic Cammidge House. Meet: Cammidge House in Boundary Bay Regional Park. Info: 604-940-9296 or tom. bearss@dccnet.com. Hosts: Delta Nature. No charge for events; voluntary donation for snacks. South Delta Newcomers Club welcomes new members from Ladner,

Tsawwassen and Point Roberts. Next monthly meeting is on Thursday, March 15 at 7:15 p.m. at the Kiwanis Longhouse, 1710-56th St., Tsawwassen. Join the group for a musical evening as Howard Solverson sings a medley of his favourite songs. For more information contact SouthDeltaNewcomers@ gmail.com. Are you a homeschooler between the ages of nine and 13? Join a staff member every other Monday from 2 to 3 p.m. for Home School Book Club at the Ladner Pioneer Library to discuss books in a casual setting. Books will be provided. Registration is required. Dates: March 19, April 2, 16, 30, May 14, 28, June 4. Are you a student in grades 7 to 12? Take advantage of the quiet setting of the Tsawwassen Library along with the free educational support from a volunteer tutor and library staff to get your homework done. Homework Hangout is available every Wednesday until March 14 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Join Lara McIntyre, a registered professional counsellor, as she continues her A Matter of Life and Death series with Discover Your Values and Boundaries: Whose Rules Are You Living Your Life By? Wednesday, March 14, 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. at George Mackie Library, Friday, March 16, 2 to 3:45 p.m. at Tsawwassen Library and Monday, March 19, 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. at Ladner

Pioneer Library. Are you responsible for the care of a family member or friend at home or in a facility? Trying to cope with the changes that aging and illness bring to a loved one can be a difficult and stressful job. The South Delta Caregivers’ Network is offering a weekly education series and support group starting Thursday, March 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. for six weeks. Cost is $40. To register call the Centre for Supportive Care at 604-9480660, Laurie at 604-9433921 or Sylvia at 604-9437596. If you have been bereaved recently, consider joining the Delta Hospice Society’s Adult Bereavement Walking Group where you can walk and talk with others in similar situations. Participants will have opportunities to share their experiences and feelings in a safe and informal fashion as they walk for 50 to 60 minutes in the Ladner area. The group meets at the Centre for Supportive Care in Ladner for six Saturdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. starting March 17 and ending April 28 (no session on March 31). For more information and to pre-register, contact 604-948-0660. Program is complimentary. If you are between the ages of 8 to 14 and would like to design a button or two, check out a free Button Making program at the Tsawwassen Library on Tuesday, March 20 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

DRIVER/CARRIER AGENT WANTED The Delta Optimist is looking for a person to deliver bundles to carriers twice a week, every Wednesday and Friday. Must have reliable cargo or cube van, a valid drivers license, and be willing to work late night/early mornings. Contact Katie Engelland at 604-946-4451 or distribution@delta-optimist.com

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Ninja Warrior Night, Tuesday, March 20 at Delta Gymnastics, 4680 Clarence Taylor Cres., Ladner. Release your inner warrior. Prizes for every age group. Ages 5 to 10+ Visit www.deltagymnastics.com or call 604-9430460. Tsawwassen Men’s Golf Club welcomes new members for the 2018 season at Tsawwassen Springs. Opening Day is Tuesday, March 20. Applications can be obtained at the Tsawwassen Springs pro shop or on the TMGC website at: http://www.tmgc.ca. More information from club president Andrew Connaris at andrewconnaris@tmgc.ca or 604-618-5188. Delta Hospice Society offers a Drop-In Relaxation Circle, led by a music therapist, for those living with cancer to help address sleeplessness, pain, exhaustion and/or symptoms of depression and anxiety. Guided imagery and optional soothing touch are used to help relax participants. Meets Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Centre for Supportive Care, 4631 Clarence Taylor Cres., Ladner. Program is complimentary.

SENIORS Shari’s Saturday Social Dance, March 10, KinVillage Community Centre, 543010th Ave., Tsawwassen. Tickets available at the door $12 for members, $14 for non-members cash only. The theme is the Roaring ‘20s. Dress style optional but flapper era will suit the theme. Dance the night away to a great variety of CD music. St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon 12:15 p.m., Friday, March 16, with students from the O’Brien School of Irish Dance entertaining at KinVillage Community Centre, 543010th Ave., Tsawwassen. Call 604-943-0225. Tickets $15 for members, $17 for nonmembers. Cash bar. McKee Seniors will hold their AGM on Saturday, April 7 at 9:30 a.m. at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, 5155-47th Ave., Ladner. Call 604-946-1411.

If you are interested in becoming a carrier please call 604.946.4451

Kee Café at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, 5155-47th Ave., Ladner. Come enjoy a delicious lunch or snack prepared by Chef Adrian from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday to Friday.

FUND RAISERS A Trivia Night fundraiser for Delta Gymnastics to keep the gym safe and up to date will be held on Saturday, March 10 at Ladner Community Centre from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fun, food and fast moving games. Visit www.deltagymnastics.com or call 604-943-0460.

SPECIAL EVENTS Sacred Heart School presents The Passion of the Christ film, 7 to 9 p.m., Friday, March 9 on the big screen in the school, 3900 Arthur Dr., Ladner. Expert guest speaker, David Baird, PhD candidate, will be available for discussion following the film. R-rated 18+ years for graphic, violent content. Admission by donation. Contact 604-946-2611 or office@shsdelta.org. Ladner United Church, 4960-48th Ave., is having a garage sale on Saturday, April 7. Doors open from 8 a.m. to noon. Come and check out the wide variety of tools and toys, books and boots, clothes and kitchenware and many other gently used items. Youth group members will set up a small snack table and have muffins and coffee available by donation. 604-946-6254.

ARTS Dance to great rock and roll CD music from the ‘60s to the ‘80s, Saturday, March 24, KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Call 604943-0225. Tickets $12 for members, $14 non-members. Doors open at 7 p.m., dancing 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Cash Bar. Tickets also available at the door, cash only. Mark your calendar to schedule weekly musical playdates with Loades of Music Concert Band. Adults with woodwinds, brass and percussion instruments meet Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m. at Saviour Lutheran Church in Ladner. For more info email loadesofmusic@ gmail.com. 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).

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PACIFIC JUNIOR HOCKEY Tom Shaw Conference Final Delta (1) vs. Richmond (4) Ice Hawks leads series 2-0 Game 1 Delta 4 Richmond 2 Game 2 Delta 3 Richmond 2 Game 3 Tuesday, March 6: Richmond at Delta, 7:30 p.m. (post deadline). Game 4 Thursday, March 8: Delta at Richmond, 7 p.m. Minoru Arenas. *Game 5 Sunday, March 11: Richmond at Delta, 7:30 p.m. Ladner Leisure Centre. *Game 6 Monday, March 12: Delta at Richmond, 7:30 p.m. Minoru Arenas. *Game 7 Tuesday, March 13: Richmond at Delta, 7:30 p.m. Ladner Leisure Centre. *If necessary Ice Hawks Playoff Scoring GP G A Pts G. Dhaliwal 6 4 5 9 J. Deyrmenjian 5 3 3 6 K. Uy 6 3 3 6 J. Rees 6 2 3 5 A. Hansen-Bukata 6 0 5 5 E. Bourhill 6 2 1 3 D. Szpakowski 6 2 1 3 N. Pelletier 4 1 2 3 M. Epshtein 6 1 2 3 A. Suprynowicz 6 0 3 3 B. Bonnar 6 1 1 2 I. Hendricks 6 0 2 2 M. Araki-Young 3 1 0 1 J. Nelson 3 1 0 1 J. Bogress 3 0 1 1 G. LeBlanc 6 0 1 1 L. Visram 6 0 1 1 N. Marsh 3 0 0 0 M. Cheung 4 0 0 0 T. Garey 5 0 0 0 Goalies J. Naylor

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LOCAL TIDES Pacific Standard Time. Height in feet THURSDAY, MARCH 8 4:40 am 9.8 10:08 am 12.5 5:33 pm 5.2 FRIDAY, MARCH 9 1:09 am 12.1 5:59 am 10.5 10:42 am 12.1 6:27 pm 5.2 SATURDAY, MARCH 10 2:27 am 12.5 7:45 am 10.8 11:25 am 7.2 7:24 pm 5.2 SUNDAY, MARCH 11 3:30 am 12.8 9:16 am 10.8 12:29 pm 11.2 8:21 pm 5.2 These predictions are supplements to and not replacements for the Canadian Tide and Current Tables, which include the only authorized tidal predictions for Canada and are provided by Canadian Hydrographic Service.

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Jordan Naylor made 33-saves in the Delta Ice Hawks’ 3-2 win over the Richmond Sockeyes on Sunday night at the Ladner Leisure Centre.

Hawks grab Tunnel Series lead Fast start in game two lifts Delta Ice Hawks to a 3-2 win over Richmond Sockeyes MARK BOOTH

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The Richmond Sockeyes are finding out the hard way it’s going to take a complete 60-minute effort to knock off their crossriver rival. The Delta Ice Hawks used a strong start and their superb back end play for a 3-2 home ice win Sunday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Pacific Junior Hockey League best-of-seven semi-final series. Game three was last night in Ladner and the teams head to Richmond on Thursday (7 p.m.). Coming off a 4-2 game one win on the road, the Hawks opened up a 3-1 lead in the early stages of the second period and that was good enough, even with the Sockeyes carrying a good portion of the territorial play over the final 40 minutes. They were blanked in the third period for the second straight game despite

having three power play opportunities. “It’s funny how these games have ended. Game one we were down 3-2 with power play at the end and it was deja vu,” said Richmond head coach Brett Reusch. “Unfortunately the bounces weren’t going our way. I thought we were definitely the better team at the end of it. “The first seven minutes when we weren’t playing up to our standards and that’s what cost us. They are a good hockey team and that’s why you need to play a full 60 minutes. We have to keep things positive and remind them it’s a best of seven-of-series. If we can get that first ‘W’ then we can build off of it.” The Hawks have opened the playoffs with six straight wins and head coach Steve Robinson knows his team can be even better. They were on the verge of

potentially putting away the Sockeyes early Sunday but gave up goals in the late stages of the first and second period to give the visitors hope. “There was that chance to get that separation and obviously you would have liked to have seen that. We are preaching defence so much and as you know it’s a fine line. You see it in football where you can go to the prevent defence too early and you lose your flow of the game,” said Robinson. “We’re struggling to find that little bit the way I want it to be. The first period was a good demonstration of how we want to play. “During five-on-five hockey we show those stretches of dominance and that’s why it’s so important to stay (even strength) against them. We still hung in there. The boys were battling and did what they needed to do.” The Ice Hawks are comfortable

playing in tight games thanks to goaltender Jordan Naylor and a solid blueline — led by the pairing of Aiden Hansen-Bukata and Gabriel LeBlanc. The 18-year-old rookies logged plenty of minutes down the stretch with their team clinging to a one goal lead. “You can’t say enough about their ability and to make smart plays under pressure. They are well beyond their years and experience for sure,” continued Robinson. Icing… Jordan Deyrmenjian, Daniel Rubin and Jesse Nelson had the Delta goals Sunday. Tyler Andrews and Jordan Funk replied for Richmond. Sockeyes goalie Hardy Hoonjan stopped Deyremnjian on a late third period penalty shot. Mark Epshtein’s second period breakaway goal stood as the winner in the series opener.

Atom A1 Storm head to Cloverdale for Final Four playoffs South Delta Minor Hockey’s Atom A1 Storm will conclude an outstanding season at this weekend’s Pacific Coast Amateur Fraser Valley Tier One Final Four Championships in Cloverdale. Coming off a regular campaign that saw the Storm earn the Flight One League champions banner with a 16-2-4 record, they secured a

spot in the playoff finals by sweeping a pair of games from Langley A2 by 4-1 and 7-3 scores. They will be joined by the three teams directly behind them in the league standings — Cloverdale (17-4-1), Semiahmoo (16-4-2) and Langley A1 (17-3-2). What helped the Storm emerge from the tight four-team battle was their 18 sportsmanship points — which

ranked second among the 13 teams in the tier. They also led the way defensively — surrendering just 33 goals in 22 games — 12 fewer than their nearest rival. South Delta opens play Saturday against Langley, then take on Semiahmoo on Sunday before a Monday night battle with host Cloverdale.

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Fram has leading role with top ranked Golden Bears

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After a stellar WHL career, Jason Fram is thriving at the university level with Alberta, earning the Canada West’s top defenceman award.

Jason Fram has been recognized for his outstanding season with the University of Alberta Golden Bears. The 22-year-old from Ladner is the recipient of the Mervyn “Red” Dutton Trophy as the Canada West Conference’s top defenceman for the 2017-18 campaign. The second-year Arts student finished third in conference scoring among blueliners with 23 points in 28 games (9 goals and 14 assists). His plus-25 rating was the best in Canada West, as he played a pivotal role in Alberta’s first-place finish during the regular season. He was also one of four Golden Bears named to the Canada West First All-Star Team. “I really like how Jason’s game has evolved over the course of this season. He has become a very well-rounded defenceman who plays in every key situation for us,” said Alberta coach Serge Lajoie. “He has excellent poise with the puck and his decisions on transition are high level. It is great for Jason to be recognized for the excellent season he is having.” The Golden Bears captured their second straight Canada West Conference championship by sweeping a pair of games from the Saskatchewan Huskies on the weekend, including a 5-1 win on Saturday night in Edmonton. Fram led the way for Alberta with a pair of goals — both coming in the opening 20 minutes. He also added an assist to earn first star

honours. “Any given night it’s anyone on our team (that steps up), that’s what so special with this group of guys,” said Fram in helping the Golden Bears win their 27th Canada West banner in the program’s history. “It’s unbelievable. We have that depth that any line on any night can get the job done.” Alberta and Saskatchewan will now head to Fredericton for the 2018 U SPORTS University Cup, March 15-18. Back in December, Fram helped the U Sports All-Stars sweep a pair of games from Canada’s U20 team that went on to win gold at the World Junior Hockey Championships. His goal with just six seconds remaining lifted the all-stars to a 4-3 victory in the series finale. Previously Fram enjoyed an impressive five-year career in the Western Hockey League with the Spokane Chiefs. He capped the run by being named to the WHL Second All-Star Team back in 2016 when he finished with a career-best 12 goals. A year earlier, he managed 62 points in 70 games. He also served two seasons as team captain. After coming through the South Delta Minor rep program, Fram spent one season in the B.C. Major Midget Hockey League with the Greater Vancouver Canadians. That year, he was also a 15-year-old call-up for the Richmond Sockeyes during their run to the Cyclone Taylor Cup.

Experienced Care from your local Hearing Professional. https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/53915 Hello Delta Roller Hockey Families, We’re excited to announce that the registration for the 2018 season is now OPEN!! Registration fees are as follows: These fees are based on the birth year of your child: 1. Tyke (birth year 2009-2012) – First Year $25! Returning player $75 2. Mite/Atom (birth year 2006-2008) – $165 3. Peewee (birth year 2003-2005) – $195 4. Bantam (birth year 2000-2002) – $195

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Experience with different products is important when it comes to creating a custom solution or fitting difficult losses for patients. Marius is also very familiar with the strengths and limitations of each manufacturer’s product and can help guide you to the best hearing solution.

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LIX, Steven 1960 - 2018 It is done with great sadness to announce that Steven Lix, 58, passed away on February 22nd, 2018. He died of what paramedic’s suspect was a heart attack. He was born in 1960 in Montreal, Quebec to Erzsebet and Istvan Lix. He grew up playing Hockey and was a lifelong fan of the Montreal Canadians. He worked a variety of different jobs from warehouse manager to vehicle service attendant, always going above and beyond his job description. He was dearly loved by his family and is survived by his parents and only child Amber. The service will be held at the Delta Town and Country Inn, 6005 BC-17A, on March 10th from 12:00-4:00 PM.

McCONKEY, Richard It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Dad Richard McConkey (Dadoo), finally ending his ten year battle with Alzheimers. Dad and Mom raised our family in Richmond and for many years Dad coached us in the Richmond Girls Softball League. A wonderful, caring and funny man - to know him was to love him. Richard was predeceased by his loving wife Shari of 55 years and his two grandsons, Kyle Richard and Riley Clifford. He is lovingly survived by his children, Lori (David), Lisa (Sandro), Ross (Joanne). Dadoo cherished his grandchildren Jessica, Sara, Erin, Taylor, Sean, Camryn, Keegan and Kate. There will be no service by request. Donations in Dad’s honour may be made to Alzheimer’s Society or Canuck Place.

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