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Chamber of commerce readies for annual gala
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Running for Terry
Annual Fox Run is next Sunday in Tsawwassen
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TFN to host inspection facility
Container screening initiative announced in Tsawwassen Wednesday is part of Beyond the Border Action Plan BY
SANDOR GYARMATI
sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com
Federal government and Port Metro Vancouver officials were at the Tsawwassen First Nation Wednesday for a major border security funding announcement. Part of the Beyond the Border Action Plan, an initiative announced last year by Prime Minister Stephen Harper and
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Cargo volumes up
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U.S. President Barack Obama, a new marine container inspection facility is to be constructed on a 4.4-hectare (11-acre) site owned by the TFN. Another will be constructed on Port Metro Vancouver property at Burrard, Inlet for a total combined port and government investment of nearly $106 million. The government will provide funding to staff and equip the two facilities, aimed at improving the flow of goods. Located at the east end of the Deltaport causeway, the Tsawwassen inspection facility is
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GORD GOBLE
International Trade Minister Ed Fast was flanked by Tsawwassen First Nation Chief Bryce Williams (left), Port Metro Vancouver president Robin Silvester and MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay during an announcement Wednesday that a container inspection facility will be constructed on TFN land. to open in the fall of 2015. “Our government’s top priority remains the economy and creating jobs, growth and long-term pros-
perity in every region of Canada,” said Minister of International Trade Ed Fast at the announcement. “That’s why I am proud
to announce our government’s investment which will help increase our exports to new markets by moving goods, services
and people in a more effective manner. See INSPECTION page 3
Final Ladner Village Market of the season is set for Sunday
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Sunday marks the last chance to catch the Ladner Village Market in 2013. The seventh and final installment of the 17th season will feature about 140 vendors spanning three blocks on 48th Avenue, from Elliott to Delta streets. It will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendors will be selling everything from produce and plants to art and jewelry. There will also be ample opportunity to grab a bite
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to eat. Live entertainment for the 2013 finale will be courtesy of R&B group Mojo Zydeco, a familiar visitor to the market. The market has been blessed with primarily sunny skies this year and Sunday’s forecast is for more good weather. “It’s been a wonderful season,” said Tracey McKnight, one of the organizers. • See story on Page 19.