Readers' Choice Awards 2018

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READERS’ CHOICE ST 21 ANNIVERSARY

2018 Awards

2018 Awards

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Our readers’ choose their favourites once again

Welcome to the 21 annual Readers’ Choice Awards special section. This feature recognizes and honours the businesses and individuals chosen by our readers as their favourite in specific categories.

Winners were determined by ballots that ran in late May/early April and through an online survey. Readers were asked to write in their favourite in each of the categories.

The businesses or individuals receiving the most votes were declared the Readers’ Choice winners. There are three different geographical areas from which they were chosen. The majority are in the South Delta area while there are some specifically from Ladner and Tsawwassen. That decision is based on whether or not a person would likely travel to get that product or service.

For example if you live in Ladner you may not choose to take your dry cleaning to Tsawwassen so that is one of the areas where there are winners from both places.

As you go through the list of winners they will be identified which area they are the readers’ choice. st

As part of the reception held earlier in June a number of businesses brought door prizes and over 40 attendees took home something other than just their Readers’ Choice framed certificate. We thank those merchants for making the evening that much more fun. As well, a big thank you goes to our host Beach Grove Golf Club who provided great food and service throughout the evening.

The readers were also asked “What keeps you going back?” to the local businesses they enjoy. There were a variety of reasons and we had hundreds of responses of which a number are included in this section along with some photos of the businesses.

We thank all of the readers who took time to tell us who their favourites are and why.

It shows the strength of the local business community in South Delta. There were a number of categories were the voting was very close so we will see how they all do when we run our 22 Annual Readers’ Choice in 2019. nd

2018 Awards

THANK YOU THANK YOU for making us #1 for making us #1

SOUTH DELTA SOUTH DELTA 18 YEARS IN A ROW - MENSWEAR

324, 4949 Canoe Pass Way Tsawwassen

604-946-8232 Locally Owned and Operated

The Most Popular

Sunbed Salon in South Delta Chosen #1 for 19 years!

“Come to us for the most irresistible tan in the world”

We are Sunshine & Fitness 4814 Haviland St., Ladner

Ladner Village 604-946-1611 TANNING SALON & BIKINI BARN

www.deltatan.com

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Your favourite place for Fabulous • Fresh • Flowers

TSAWWASSEN 1835-56th Street 604-948-3630 LADNER 5776-48th AVE. 604-940-3770

604.943.2815 105-1315 56th Street, Tsawwassen www.flowersbeautiful.com

THANK YOU to our valued clients for voting Expedia CruiseShipCenters

the Best Travel Agency in South Delta It has been our pleasure and privilege to serve in our community during these past 7 years!

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South Delta | (604) 946-7444 | www.cruiseshipcenters.ca/southdelta

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VOTED #1

READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS

Garden Centre in South Delta!

Our readers choose their favourites

This year we celebrated the 20th year of our Readers’ Choice Awards and unlike year one, when we had newsprint only entries, there were over 1300 online responses to go with the usual stack of paper entries. Thanks to all who took the time to choose their favourites and to tell us about an experience they had that shows excellence.

And the winners are…

SHOPS & SERVICES Category

Winner

Accounting Services..................................... Shpak & Co Alterations........................................................ Ylium Alterations Appliance Repair ........................................... BAS Appliance Service Art Gallery ........................................................ Gallery 1710 Athletic Footwear.......................................... The RunInn Auto Repair...................................................... Brian’s Auto Service Barber Shop - Ladner ................................... Billie’s Barber Shop Tsawwassen ................................................ Matador Barbershop Beauty Spa ....................................................... Spa Time Books ................................................................. Albany Books Cellular .............................................................. Open Connection Dance Studio................................................... Studio West Dance Dollar Store...................................................... Your Dollar Store with More Dry Cleaner - Ladner .................................... Busy Bee Cleaners Tsawwassen ................................................ Wagner’s European Fabricare Electrical ........................................................... Delport Electric (2000) Esthetics............................................................ Spa Time Eyewear............................................................. Tsawwassen Optometry Financial Institution - Ladner..................... RBC Tsawwassen ................................................ TD Bank Fitness Wear..................................................... The RunInn Flooring............................................................. Delta Carpets & Floor Design Florist - Ladner................................................ The Flower Shop in the Village Tsawwassen ................................................ Flowers Beautiful

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We love our community and it is our mission to provide you with the highest quality customer service along with the best floorcovering selection, competitive prices and lifetime guaranteed installation.

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to our valued customers and friends for selecting us as your #1 floor covering store.

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To all our amazing Customers, Thank you so much for allowing us to help you, with your gardening adventure!

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SERVICE • INSTALL • REPAIR • FURNACES • BOILERS • FIREPLACES

Heating I Cooling I Plumbing

Voted the #1 in South Delta for PLUMBING & HEATING We are honoured to receive this recognition from the community we love.

From all of us at Acorn

THANK YOU! 6714 Corbould Road in Boundary Bay

604.948.9949 www.acornheat.com

SERVICE • INSTALL • REPAIR • FURNACES • BOILERS • FIREPLACES • SERVICE • INSTALL • REPAIR • FURNACES • BOILERS FIREPLACES • HEAT

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21 Times A Winner!

Thank You! To all our loyal customers for their support during the last 36 years!

We wouldn’t be #1 without you! Thanks to our amazing staff, we couldn’t do it without you.

Superior Fish Market and Specialty Foods

5229 Ladner Trunk Road • 604-946-2097 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • info@superiorfish.ca

READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS SHOPS & SERVICES Category

Winner

Footwear.........................................................South Delta Heels Garden Centre ..............................................Sunnyside Nurseries Gift Shop.........................................................Muddy River Landing Glass Shop......................................................Apex Glass Grocery Store ................................................Thrifty Foods Hair Stylist - Ladner.....................................Wade - Evolutions Tsawwassen...............................................Laura Sanders - Refined Salon & Spa Hardware Store ............................................Home Hardware Building Centre Health Food/Vitamin..................................Wellspring Health Hearing Aids..................................................Tsawwassen Hearing Centre Home Décor ..................................................Ambiente Gifts, Décor & Design Home Furniture............................................Heritage House Interiors Home Renovations .....................................New Vision Projects Insurance Agency........................................Westland Insurance Jewellery.........................................................Lawlor Goldsmith Shoppe Kitchenware ..................................................Vinca’s Kitchen Ladies’ Clothing............................................South Coast Casuals Laser Treatment ...........................................Beach Grove Laser Meat Shop......................................................Newman’s Fine Foods Men’s Clothing..............................................Mark’s Paint Store......................................................Dulux Fitness/Wellness - Ladner.........................the Studio Tsawwassen...................................................Cara Thien Health & Performance Centre Pet Foods........................................................Pets n Us Pet Grooming................................................Star Grooming Pharmacy........................................................Shoppers Drug Mart - Tsa Mills Plumbing/Heating ......................................Acorn Plumbing & Heating

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READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS SHOPS & SERVICES Category

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Printing/Copy Centre .............................. Sure Ladner Copy Center Second Hand Store .................................. Delta Hospital Auxiliary Seniors Services ........................................ HoneyDo Lifestyle Assistant Shopping Centre - Ladner..................... Trenant Park Square Tsawwassen............................................ Tsawwassen Mills Sign Company ........................................... Speed Pro Signs Swimming Pool Service ......................... Swim Blue Pools & Hot Tubs Tanning Salon............................................ Hawaiian Beach Tire Sales/Service...................................... Kal Tire Toys and Hobby Store............................. Toys & Tech Travel Agent/Agency .............................. Expedia CruiseShipCenters Wealth Management .............................. Raymond James - Ladner

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FOOD & FUN Category

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Asian Restaurant....................................... Ocean Palace Bakery........................................................... Richlea Bakery Bed and Breakfast..................................... Clair’s Bed & Breakfast Breakfast Restaurant ............................... White Spot Candy/Chocolate...................................... Chocolate Bear Shoppe Catering Service........................................ Café de Gourmet delights & catering Coffee Shop - Ladner............................... Stir Coffee House Tsawwassen............................................ Petra’s by L’aromas

VOTED BEST DANCE STUDI0!

DELTA OPTIMIST’S READERS CHOICE AWARDS

studiowestdance.ca 604-940-9953

Thank You South Delta for all your years of Patronage.

We love to help you see well and look great!

VOTED #1 FOR EYEWEAR Tsawwassen Optometry Clinic

Dr. Joan Hansen, Dr. Giulia DeVuono, Dr. Sara Kirby #214-1077 56th Street, Tsawwassen tsawwassenoptometry@gmail.com www.tsawwassenoptometry.ca 604-943-6114

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Thank you to all our

READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS

CUSTOMERS for

VOTING US #1

WE APPRECIATE

YOUR SUPPORT & BUSINESS STAR GROOMING

1340 - 56th Street, Delta • 604-948-6666

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For taking the time to vote us

#1 BAKERY IN LADNER!

It is our pleasure to serve you every day.

You make our bakery worthwhile!

Bring in this ad and receive

10% OFF

PLUS.. A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR GREAT STAFF!

Ladner Centre | 604.940.3397 | richleabakery@gmail.com | www.richleabakery.ca

FOOD & FUN

Category

Winner

Sandwich Shop - Ladner................... Localz Tsawwassen....................................... Ossie’s Deli Desserts .................................................. Dairy Queen Dinner Restaurant ............................... Illuminate Restorante European Restaurant ......................... Alfa Best Fish and Chips............................. Sharkey’s Seafood & Grille Family Restaurant................................ White Spot Fish Market ............................................ Superior Fish Market Golf Course ............................................ Beach Grove Golf Club Lunch Restaurant ................................ Mario’s Kitchen Meal Under $10.................................... McDonald’s Meeting Place ....................................... Stir Coffee House Neighbourhood Pub .......................... The Landing Pub Non-Profit Community Service ...... Rotary Club of Tsawwassen Patio Service.......................................... Sharkey’s Seafood & Grille Pizza - Ladner........................................ Niagara Falls Restaurant Tsawwassen....................................... Mario’s Kitchen Private Wine/Liquor Store ................ Speed’s Liquor Store Produce Market - Ladner .................. Kin’s Farm Market Tsawwassen........................................... Meridian Farm Market Restaurant Ambience ........................ Illuminate Restorante Restaurant for Kids.............................. White Spot Sushi Restaurant - Ladner................. Maguro Sushi Tsawwassen....................................... Bistro Peekaboo Website ................................................... fitnesswithpj.com

Thank You

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for voting Speedpro Signs #1 SIGN SHOP in South Delta

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Thank You

to all our clients and friends for choosing us as your number 1 accounting firm in Tsawwassen and Ladner.

We are honoured!

604-943-2811

1631-56th St., Tsawwassen www.shpak.com

delights & catering ltd.

Thank you you for Thank Voting for us #1 VotingService us #1 Catering andCatering Sandwich ShopService in Ladner 128 - 4857 Elliott St., Ladner B.C. I 604-946-7066

Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:30pm I Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm I Sunday Closed

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Readers’ Choice Awards

SERVING SWEETS

SINCE '72

Readers tell us what makes them return to a business

In addition to picking their favourite shops and services, this year’s Readers’ Choice ballot also asked readers to tell us what keeps them coming back to a local business. Is it the service, prices or quality? What about selection, reliability or the fact they get to know your name?

We received hundreds of responses as readers were happy to share why they

Thank you for Voting us #1 Chocolate and Candy Shop in Tsawwassen and Ladner again for 2018!

It is an honour to be part of this community & keep your local shop sweet!

continue to frequent South Delta businesses. Some responses were specific, singling out one particular operation for praise, while other comments were more general and spoke to the qualities shoppers look for in order to earn their repeat business.

Here’s a sampling of the responses we received:

1263 -56th S treet, Tsawwassen 604.943.7535 thechocolatebearshoppe.com /thechocolatebearshoppe

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DELTA HOSPITAL AUXILIARY “Supporting Healthcare in Delta since 1969” Delta Hospital Auxiliary Registered Charity number is....13952-5596 RR001

for choosing us #1

PHOTO BY ADRIAN MACNAIR

Sales rep Ruth (second from left) is shown with (from left) Alicja, Corrine and Heather from The Flower Shop in the Village.

“My greatest experience is always at The Flower Shop in the Village.

The ladies have always been so helpful and knowledgeable. From my father’s funeral to birthday flowers delivered to friends, the service is always top notch.”

“I love it when people at a business remember who I am.”

Non Profit Community Service 5800 Mountain View Blvd., Delta, B.C. Tel: 604-946-1121 local 783212 • deltahospitalauxiliary.org

VOTED #1 HARDWARE STORE FOR IN SOUTH DELTA 19 YEARS!

Thank You

Tsawwassen and Ladner

We are Honoured! building centre

1140 - 56th Street, Tsawwassen

604-943-0141

www.homehardwaredelta.com

100% CANADIAN OWNED

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Dave, Optimist GM and MC for the night, and Linda, Optimist sales coordinator give out one of the many door prizes supplied by the Readers’ Choice winners.

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Daisy, Jamie and Ron received their coveted certificate from their sales rep John.

Winners and their guests applaud other winners as they wait to hear their name announced.

Carol of South Delta Heels and Clair from Clair’s Bed & Breakfast, smile for the camera.

The gang from Beach Grove Laser (Donna, Jeffrey, Mary and Jody) pose on the patio for Optimist photographer Adrian.

Winners on the patio at Beach Grove Golf Club – Henri, Rhonda, Warren, Paula, Bruce and Megan.

Optimist sales rep Ruth presents Jewellery store winner Janice from Lawlor Goldsmith Shoppe with her certificate.

Angie, representing Delta Hospital Auxiliary and long-time friend Ruth enjoy time at the reception.

Ruth from Albany Books was one of the many multi-time winners, here accepting her award from John.

Brian’s Auto was our readers’ favourite, Brian and Diane were on hand to pick up their certificate.

Ruth with Leora and Victoria of Ylium Alterations as they enjoy the victory and receive their award.

Ken & Kim, BAS Appliances, were at the reception as winners in the Appliance category and John was happy to make the presentation.

Our readers saw the light as they chose Tsawwassen Optometry, represented by Sara, as this year’s Eyewear victor.

Carol and Ruth share the excitement of winning in a category with lots of competitors.

South Delta Heels won in the shoe category.

Most of our readers prefer their pets to be groomed at Start Grooming. Christy and Caren with rep Ruth.

Linda gives Christy from Star Grooming a door prize from Vinca’s Kitchen while Katie and Dave look on.

Smiles show Elissa and Chad from Acorn Plumbing and Heating were excited about their first time as our readers’ choice.

The Sure Ladner Copy team - James, Natalia, Melissa and Steve – enjoyed receiving their award from Ruth at the reception.

There was a contingent from Expedia CruiseShipCenters with Ruth for their certificate – Carol, Gina, Sandy and Allison.

Ladner’s favourite sandwich shop is Localz and their sales rep Ruth posed with Ashley and Haley and their award.

Raymond James in Ladner was the winner in the Financial Advisor category and Vicki, Enia, Christina and Zahir accepted their award from Ruth.

Illuminate Restorante was a double winner in the categories of Dinner Restaurant and Restaurant Ambience. Optimist rep Bob made the presentation to Joeqyna.

Our readers chose Beach Grove Golf Club as their favourite and Rachel put her bartending duties on hold for a moment to get the certificate from Dave.

For twenty-one years Readers’ Choice certificates have been given to local businesses our readers deem the best in their category.

Bob presents Matt and Holley representing McDonald’s, winners in the Meals Under $10 category.

Leslie was on hand to pick up the award for Community Service on behalf of the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen and was joined by Rotarians Sara, Elisabeth, John and Dave.

Brandon from New Visions Projects was a winner in the Home Renovation category and was given his award by Bob.

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Readers’ Choice Awards “I would recommend Tsawwassen Hearing Centre to anyone.

They’ve been incredible with my dad. The team there is so genuine and warm, and very knowledgeable. “ “Mom and pop shops will get my business nine times out of 10.

The service is almost always better. I’d pay more to know the PHOTO BY ADRIAN MACNAIR money I’m spending Mark and Shawna from Tsawwassen Hearing Centre stays in my community. with Optimist sales rep John (right).

Ladner is starting to become over-run with chain restaurants and stores. Why? So, so sad.”

“The quality and service keep us coming back to Illuminate. You always know when Roland is cooking everything is made to perfection.”

“Personalized service you can only get in a small town. Quality must be good, and prices decent, but not necessarily cheapest if the care is there. I want to know they remember me and are happy to see me.”

“The team at The Studio changed my life and was able to help me move forward with my fitness goals even with my injuries.”

“I love going to places that recognize me and call me by name.”

“Free Flight Dance is a studio filled with passionate teachers and students - an extremely positive and encouraging environment for all abilities.”

Voted Tsawwassen and Ladner’s favorite Place for dessert!

Gallery 1710

Tsawwassen Dairy Queen IS

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Readers’ Choice Awards

“Laura (Sanders) is the only person who knows how to handle my curly hair. She is thorough, super sweet and always manages to fit me in even if her schedule is full.

I’ve moved to Richmond but I refuse to change my stylist to someone in my city just for convenience. Laura is the best.”

21st Annual Readers’ Choice Awards

We’re grateful to our wonderful clients for voting us the Best Hearing Clinic in Tsawwassen and Ladner!

We so appreciate your support and encouragement.

PHOTO BY ADRIAN MACNAIR

“Darren and his team at Mario’s always make you feel like family when we eat and order from there. And if something does go wrong, he goes above and beyond to fix your experience. South Delta is so lucky to have them in our community.”

“For me as a return customer, it has to be the value and the quality for the price. Customer service has to be important as well. If the merchandise is inferior and subpar but prices are cheaper, no thank you.”

“I love the ladies at Flowers Beautiful. They do such lovely work within every budget and are a joy to chat with.”

Mark and Shawna Nickel (with Andrew and Matthew) OWNERS

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604-943-0033

12 Ave. Tsawwassen Hearing Centre

Ferguson Rd.

Favourite Tsawwassen hair stylist Laura of Refined Salon & Spa is shown with Optimist sales rep John.

56 St.

“Many local companies have much better pricing and quality than the big chain/franchise locations in the area and offer much better service. I think people need to be reminded of that.”

VOTED BEST HEARING CLINIC

“Customer service is huge. When people care about their customers it makes a big difference. It doesn’t happen as much as it should these days.”

5682 12 Avenue, Tsawwassen www.TsawwassenHearing.com Voted ‘Best Hearing Clinic’ in the Delta Optimist’s Readers’ Choice Awards for 2016, 2017 and 2018

TSAWWASSEN TOWN CENTRE MALL

WE ARE SO PROUD!!

Thank You! 2018

Awards

TEN STORES VOTED #

BEST DRY CLEANER: Wagner’s Dry Cleaning

BEST FOR ALTERATIONS Ylium

BEST FLORIST: Flowers Beautiful

BEST SUSHI RESTAURANT IN TSAWWASSEN Bistro Peekaboo

BEST GROCERY STORE: Thrifty Foods

BEST IN PERSONAL FITNESS/WELLNESS TSAWWASSEN Cara Thien Personal Fitness BEST DOLLAR STORE Your Dollar Store with More BEST FOR HOME DECOR Ambiente

BEST CANDY/CHOCOLATE STORE The Chocolate Bear Shoppe Promotions 604-943-1735 Leasing 604-943-2203

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BEST PLACE FOR INSURANCE Westland Insurance

www.TsawwassenTownCentreMall.com

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Readers’ Choice Awards Readers Choice Winner Year after Year!

Thank you Tsawwassen and Ladner.

We are honoured.

OCEAN PALACE

CHINESE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 109 - 1077 56th Street, Tsawwassen 604-948-9338

“Muddy River Landing for their customer service and Ladner hoodies.”

“Friendly staff, quality products, good variety and value for money brings me back.”

“The RunInn has provided me with amazing service and tremendous information when purchasPHOTO BY ADRIAN MACNAIR ing athletic shoes and Optimist sales rep Ruth (centre) presents award to Molly (left) and Cathie of Muddy River Landing. accessories. All shoes are not created equal, nor are retail owners. You rock, Kevin and the gang at the RunInn.” “I go back to places regardless of what it is when I feel like the person (or people) serving me cares about their job. This doesn’t mean small business only. Employees in larger businesses can take ownership of their role and treat the customer like it is a small business.”

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“Janice at Wagner’s (European Fabricare) in Tsawwassen is customer-centric, very friendly and gives excellent service.”

...for Choosing us as your favourite Gift Store!

5040 48th Avenue, Ladner • 604.948.9090

muddyriverlanding@yahoo.ca

“Friendly and personal service. I love going to a store where they know my name and it feels like my business is appreciated. If I don’t get that feeling, I might just as well shop at a big box store.”

“New Vision provides quality workmanship, great customer service and fair pricing. In a market that is saturated with home reno companies, they stand out for their commitment to provide their customers with a quality job.”

2018 rds Awa

To all our customers for their business and to all our customers for voting us

#1

Voting us #1 in Kitchenware

Dry Cleaners

Busy Bee Cleaners 5160 Ladner Trunk Road, Ladner

604-946-4511

5042 48TH AVENUE, LADNER VILLAGE 604.946.7784 • VICASKITCHEN.CA

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Readers’ Choice Awards “Pets N Us — price, service, selection and knowledge. I wouldn’t go anywhere else.”

“Shoppers Drug Mart in Tsawwassen Mills has the best customer service, particularly from the two blonde ladies at the check out. Customer service and quality is the number one reason we keep going back.”

PHOTO BY ADRIAN MACNAIR

Optimist sales rep Ruth is flanked by Michelle and Lee of Pets N Us.

“Shopping in Ladner and Tsawwassen is always a fun experience. I not only live in Ladner but also work in the community. Everywhere I go I see a friendly face that I know which makes my experience even better. I love seeing local people working at all the shops that I go to and have a little chat. I wouldn’t continue shopping or dining at the places that I choose as the best if I didn’t believe they were worth the vote.”

“Dominos because I have an addiction to their pizza.”

“I love the relationships that I have developed within our small community, and I would rather use our local businesses than go elsewhere.”

Thank you

FOR VOTING US

#1

“Alfa has the best food in town. It’s been our family favourite for the last 30+ years.”

“No matter what, you must have good food. Service, ambiance and reasonable prices are vital, of course, but we will be tolerant of those things if the food is great. But if the food isn’t good, we won’t be back.”

Readers’ Choice Winner in two categories!

Thank you to all our loyal patrons who have chosen us as their favourite Dinner restaurant and restaurant with the best Ambience.

2018 Award

s Opening Hours:

Closed Mon. Tues. – Thurs. & Sun. 5-10 Fri. & Sat. 5-11

Upscale Italian Cuisine Steakhouse and Fresh West Coast Seafood

2018 Awards

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We

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South Delta!

Thank you for voting us #1 provider of natural food and vitamins

Our way of saying thanks…

Customer Appreciation Day

TUESDAY JULY 3rd 2018

15%

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MOST REGULAR PRICED ITEMS

1248 - 56th St., Tsawwassen

604-943-1499

4802 Delta Street, Ladner

604-940-8529

The Team at Sure Copy

THANKS YOU

for Voting Us #1!

It is a Privilege Serving

Our Community

Readers’ Choice Awards “After being a client of Honey Do Lifestyle Assistant Services for nine years, I am happy to say the care and services we receive are extra special.”

“Cara (Thein) wants everyone to excel regardless of their age, fitness background or current fitness level. She truly makes you want to be the best version PHOTO BY ADRIAN MACNAIR of yourself. Her services are also affordable and Megan (left) and Rhonda (right) of Honey Do Lifestyle she helps you hold you Assistant Services accept an award from Ruth. accountable for your fitness routine by agreeing on your workout days/times ahead of time.”

“Service and quality are top deciding factors. You usually get what you pay for so I don’t mind paying for great service and quality food/products/service.”

“White Spot is very kid-friendly and very affordable. Management is extremely friendly. Staff is very friendly and helpful and great service.”

“Mary and Donna at Beach Grove Laser are absolutely the best -- best service, best value.”

LADNER COPY CENTER

(604) 940-0714

surelad@dccnet.com

visit us at surecopyladner.com

“Thrifty Foods. The staff know me by name, they’re friendly and you can’t beat the choice of desserts. Yum.” “Love the small town atmosphere that comes from friendly, helpful staff and owners.”

We are honored to be your BEST “LASER CLINIC” 8 years in a row!

Our Services: • Laser Hair Removal • Laser Vein Removal • Sunspot Removal • Botox And Dermal Fillers • Silkpeel/ Chemical Peels • Skin Tightening • Microneedling • Fractional Laser • Intense Pulse Light • Dermaplane • Skin Care Products

Beach Grove Laser Clinic

604-943-9339

#226-1077 56th St (Tsawwassen Prof Bldg.) www.beachgrovelaser.com Voted as Delta’s “Best Laser Clinic”

New at Beach Grove Laser:

PLASMA PEN

for Eyelid Tightening

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Readers’ Choice Awards “South Coast Casuals has the absolute best selection of ladies clothing with impeccable one-on-one service. My mother, aunt, cousin and I all find great pieces there.”

“Usually I return to my favourite shops, restaurants and services because the owners know me. I enjoy the PHOTO BY ADRIAN MACNAIR Optimist sales rep Ruth is flanked by Tracey (left), Jill services in our small and Bill from South Coast Casuals. community.”

1232 56th St ~ 604.948.9801 ~ www.spatime.ca ~ spatime@telus.net

“I live in Vancouver, but will drive to Myne Hair Salon for the last five years because they give me the exact colour I want every time. It’s hard to find a perfect hairstyle, so it’s well worth the drive for me. The staff is friendly and they always will find the time to fit me in.”

“I’ve lived in Ladner almost 30 years and it is the friendliness of the owners/employees that keep me trying to shop local.”

“Super service — Peekaboo and Mario’s have very good service and great food.”

“Pillar-of-the-community style integrity and an eye for quality and workmanship.”

“We enjoy going to Petra’s for a coffee, breakfast or lunch. It’s a great place to meet up with friends. The staff is always friendly. They make the best Montreal smoked meat sandwich west of Montreal.”

“Personality and great service go a long way.”

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We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you soon!

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Voted #1 For Electrical Service

VOTED THE #1

in South Delta

Delport Electric would like to thank Delta for voting us #1 again.

Your continued support for the past 40 years is much appreciated and we look forward to serving our customers for many years to come.

DELI & SANDWICH

SHOP IN TSAWWASSEN

Thank you!

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June 27, 2018 The Delta Optimist A29

Readers’ Choice Awards

VOTED

“Richlea Bakery — friendly service, accommodating, great cakes, family run and best bread in town.”

THE BEST

HAIR STYLIST

“Ladner is a hidden gem with quality stores and people. It’s a great place to live, explore and wander around.”

IN TSAWWASSEN

“Quality of food is PHOTO BY ADRIAN MACNAIR very important and Cindy (left) and Christie (right) of Richlea Bakery willingness to accomaccept an award from Optimist sales rep Ruth. modate food needs.

Service has to be excellent too. I will think twice about returning if service is poor even if the food is good.”

“Delta Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop has everything you need at bargain prices, and all for a great cause.”

“I would say service above all else as I would not return if the service was terrible.”

To all her Amazing Customers,

Laura Says

Thank You!

“Dependable, timely service done by employees who take responsibility and pride in their work.”

“Service and quality are the reasons I keep going back to my favourite businesses.”

“I go back to a store or restaurant for good service, consistent quality.”

“Services and the small town feel. I love that I can go in and we know each other by name. Richlea Bakery knows my family and even what kind of cake my son enjoys. That’s customer service above and beyond.”

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THANK YOU to all our customers for voting Dulux Paints Best Paint Store in South Delta.

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