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FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2015

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Ron Toigo (left) spoke about the importance of Delta Hospital for the community as the hospital foundation celebrated his family’s $2.5-million donation to the capital campaign to expand the lab and diagnostic imaging departments. Health Minister Terry Lake (above) was also on hand to announce the province has formally approved the expansion.

Record donation for hospital foundation Toigo family contributes $2.5 million to capital campaign for new lab and diagnostic imaging wing BY

SANDOR GYARMATI

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The Delta Hospital Foundation celebrated a record donation Wednesday toward its ambitious capital campaign to expand the laboratory and diagnostic imaging departments. A large crowd of supporters and others, including provincial Health Minister Terry Lake, were on hand for the celebration of the $2.5 million donation by the Toigo family to move the project closer to its fundraising goal. The single biggest dona-

tion ever for the Delta Hospital Foundation, the Toigo family’s Shato Holdings Ltd. provided the generous gift for the new hospital wing, which the foundation announced will be named the Peter C. and Elizabeth Toigo Diagnostic Services Building. Lake announced the provincial government has formally approved the expansion. Ron Toigo, who was in attendance with his mother Elizabeth, talked about how his late father moved to Delta in 1964 and how the family understands the importance of the hospital for the com-

munity. He said his mother decided the project was very important to her, as it became for the rest of the family, when they learned more about it. The Toigo donation is part of a $7.5 million fundraising campaign by the foundation, the biggest it has ever undertaken. Fraser Health has agreed to pick up the rest of the estimated $12.5 million cost. The foundation still has about $1 million to go to reach its target. Part of the hospital’s long-term master plan, the expansion would

see the medical imaging and laboratory medicine departments facilitate an additional 32,000 patients annually. “We are very grateful for the generosity of the Toigo family and Shato Holdings Ltd. and its commitment to support community health care,” said Delta Hospital Foundation chair Allan Baydala. He noted that since 2003, Shato Holdings and the Toigo family have given over $2.75 million to the Delta Hospital Foundation to support various projects. Michael Marchbank, who was appointed CEO of Fraser Health

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this January, said the expansion and improvement of diagnostic services at Delta Hospital will ensure medical staff can deliver the very best in care and ensure patients are receiving faster and more precise diagnosis and treatment. Thanking the Toigo family on behalf of Premier Christy Clark, Lake told the audience the project is an example of the work going on across the province to increase efficiency, reduce impacts on hospitals and ensure the very best See DONATION page 3

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Walmart planning ‘supercentre’ for TFN mall Tsawwassen store will join the ranks of the close to 400 Walmarts locations across Canada BY

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It’s going to be big — really big — bringing a dramatic change to South Delta’s retail landscape all on its own. After much speculation, last year brought confirmation that a Walmart would be part of the massive shopping mall development now under construction at the Tsawwassen First Nation. Walmart Canada will open a store to anchor Tsawwassen Commons, a 550,000-square-foot outdoor mall being built adjacent to Tsawwassen Mills, a 1.2-million-squarefoot fashion mall. Both are scheduled to open in May of 2016. It’s part of an aggressive expansion effort by the world’s largest retailer. The Tsawwassen location will be a “supercentre,” a type of store the chain has begun to move forward in its quest for retail dominance. Earlier this year, Walmart Canada celebrated the grand openings of 11 supercentres to complete its expansion for the last fiscal year. Those projects brought Walmart Canada’s store count to 394, which includes 280 supercentres.

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The new Walmart anchor store planned for Tsawwassen Commons, which is currently under construction, will be one of the chain’s supercentres. Noting the Tsawwassen store still has to go through approval processes, thus it can’t formally announce details just yet, Walmart Canada spokesperson Alex Robertson told the Optimist new supercentres are typically in the 150,000-squarefoot range. “All our growth right now is mostly about growing the fresh food offering and expanding access for

customers through our ecommerce business,” he said. “So on the fresh side, adding essentially a full complement of groceries to a store is what happens when we make it into a supercentre.” Robertson noted supercentres carry everything from shoes to appliances, while also stocking a larger selection of perishable

foods as well as a larger pantry area for dry goods. The goal is to make it as easy for customers to get everything they need in one trip. “Time being a new valuable commodity, you can save money and get everything in one go and that’s what we’re trying to support,” he said. According to Walmart Canada, “Walmart super-

centres offer a full line of groceries including bakery goods, deli, meat and dairy products as well as fresh produce. This is in addition to the existing departments including electronics, home décor and apparel, creating a one-stop shopping destination dedicated to everyday low prices. Supercentres may also be home to a pharmacy, vision centre, connection centre for wireless services, photo centre, portrait studio, Tire Lube Express for automotive services, Good to Go! Lotto, McDonald’s and Western Union.” Being developed by the Property Development Group, Tsawwassen Commons will feature more than 100 retail spaces. It has already confirmed Canadian Tire, Rona, Petsmart and others as tenants. Property Development Group chair Laurence Rank recently told the Optimist the mall also has enough space to grow in the future, although expansion isn’t being considered at this time. Rank said he doesn’t envision a potential expansion including an office tower, but residential development and a hotel could one day be in the cards.

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DONATION from page 1 patient care. “We know that we need to look after a growing and aging population. We need to provide health care that is not only responsive but is efficient,” Lake said. “One of the things we strive to do in British Columbia is observe the Institute for Health Care Improvement three tenants, which is improved health outcomes for patients, improved population health and value for money. We need to optimize resources to make health care sustainable because, we know, all across Canada, you can’t continue to increase health care costs six, seven or eight per cent every year; it simply isn’t sustainable,” he added. The capital campaign has received generous contributions from other community members as well, such as the Delta Hospital Auxiliary, but foundation executive director Veronica Carroll said the Toigo donation should help build momentum as they turn to the community to help raise the remaining $1 million. Since 1988, the foundation has raised over $30 million. The goal is to have the new two-storey wing built in 2018.

They’re still hoping for a meeting with the minister. Members of the Friends of Delta Hospital attended Wednesday’s announcement at the facility, wanting to keep a low enough profile while still making their presence known. Wearing “Save Our Hospital” buttons, the group’s members said the day was a fitting celebration of the Delta Hospital Foundation’s efforts to fundraise for the diagnostic imaging and medical laboratory departments. What the group is hoping to get is a meeting with Health Minister Terry Lake, who attended the announcement but wasn’t able to meet with anyone from the group, nor any of the doctors that day. Dr. Robert Shaw

with Delta Hospital Medical Staff Association said they haven’t heard back from anyone regarding a meeting with the minister to discuss their concerns. Delta North MLA Scott Hamilton at a community meeting about the hospital last month said he would try to arrange such a meeting. At Wednesday’s event at the hospital, Hamilton noted it’s still in the works. Delta council last week approved a series of actions in support of Friends of Delta Hospital and the doctors’ group, including requesting a meeting of their own between Lake and Mayor Lois Jackson and CEO George Harvie. Sandor Gyarmati

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Mayor Lois Jackson touched on a range of topics during a “state of the community address” at the Delta Chamber of Commerce’s annual general meeting Wednesday. A number of priority capital projects have been identified, she told the audience at the Delta Town and Country Inn. They include major improvements to Delta Street and Arthur Drive in Ladner and 112th Street in North Delta, rehabilitation work at the Delta Museum along with the construction of a new emergency operations centre and fire hall and training facility at the Boundary Bay Airport. In addition, council is committed to continuing its investment in the neighbourhood road improvement program, she said, noting this year the engineering department is gearing up to undertake 18 new road projects. The municipality will be undertaking a facility condition assessment on all of its 80 civic buildings, she added, noting the results of the assessment will be used to prioritize a rehabilitation program that Delta can plan and budget for over the next four years. “Our challenge will be finding a way to fund all of these capital projects while staying committed to our no new borrowing philosophy,” she said, adding Delta, which had a $58 million debt in 2000, should be debt free “very shortly.” The mayor said staff continue to leverage Delta’s project dollars by seeking grant funding opportunities and that between 2009 to 2015 the Corporation successfully completed 16 large capital projects with a construction value of over

$66.8 million. Of that dollar figure she said Delta was successful in acquiring $38 million in grants and other funding. Next week the mayor, along with Coun. Ian Paton, CAO George Harvie and fire chief Dan Copeland, will travel to Ottawa to meet with federal ministers and senior bureaucrats to further Delta’s interests. “These trips have proven to be invaluable in the past and a wise investment for our future,” she said. This year’s property tax increase is targeted at 2.99 per cent with about half a per cent targeted for municipal operations. The rest will go towards Delta’s capital infrastructure programs. The mayor went on to say that perhaps the most significant challenge from a corporate perspective for this term of Delta council will be the proposed Terminal 2 expansion at Roberts Bank. In addition to port related truck congestion she is concerned about land speculation around the port, Jackson said. “Delta’s agricultural land is under pressure, ladies and gentlemen.” She said moving a small percentage of containers, for instance to an inland terminal in Ashcroft, could mean less congestion on local roads, fewer environmental impacts and less demand to develop agricultural land for container storage. Jackson said she is pleased the province has committed to start working on a bridge to replace the George Massey Tunnel. She noted Delta is working with the province to ensure the new bridge meets the connectivity needs of local residents and businesses. Delta is seeking a redesign of the Highway 99 and

Highway 17A interchange, enhanced cycling improvements across the bridge and provision of transit only lanes that can be converted in the future to “rapid transit opportunities.” She said she has directed staff to investigate the possibility of expanding a seniors bus program, launched in North Delta in 2013, to South Delta. Outgoing chamber board of directors chair Orville Nickel said while 2013 was a difficult year for the chamber, 2014 was a year of rebuilding and success. Delta Optimist general manager Dave Hamilton will serve as the new chair. PHOTO BY

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The purpose of the Crime Beat is to educate and inform the public about some of the property crime trends occurring in South Delta and other files of interest. If you see anything occurring that you believe to be suspicious, call 911 for in-progress crimes and emergencies or 604-9464411 for other assistance. The following are some of the calls the Delta police responded to in the previous week: Ladner • March 9, 9:08 a.m., 5100-block of Central Avenue: Report received that power wires had been cut to two homes under construction. Wires not removed but damage approximately $3,500. Police patrolled the area in case the suspects attempted to return to remove the cut wire. • March 10, 2:24 a.m., 5000-block of 48th Avenue: Report received that a male was observed fleeing from the west side door of a business. Police attended and found the side door drilled out. The till was found empty and discarded on the floor. A K9 unit attended but results were negative. • March 12, 7:45 p.m., 4900-block of 56th Street: Complainant reported she heard banging at her door but did not answer. When she checked the front door later in the evening she found a red liquid that smelled like raspberries dripping down the door.

Neighbourhood canvas by police proved negative. • March 12, 6:56 p.m., 6200-block of River Road: Complainant reported that during the evening someone had broken into her vehicle parked at her residence. The complainant believes she had accidentally left her trunk open after unloading groceries. Golf clubs and a curling broom left in her trunk were stolen. No suspects or witnesses. • March 13, 6:50 p.m., 3900-block of Arthur Drive: Complainant left her vehicle parked in the area and when she returned she found the front passenger side window smashed and her purse that she had left on the front seat had been stolen. Purse contained credit and debit cards, identification cards and cash. No other items missing from vehicle. • March 14, 9:27 p.m., 5800-block of Cove Link Road: Complainant reported hearing the alarm go off at her neighbour’s house and observing a male fleeing the house and drive off. Police attended and observed that items in the home appeared untouched. Police indicated the thief was likely scared off by the alarm and fled the area without disturbing the scene or obtaining any property. Tsawwassen • March 9, 8:19 p.m., 5100-block of 11A Avenue: Report received that complainant’s vehicle was stolen from her driveway.

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MURPHY’S LAW When you see a price tag these days, it’s quite likely it ends in 99 so as to give the appearance the product or service isn’t quite as expensive as it might actually be. Whether it’s a sandwich and fries for $8.99, a pair of shoes for $99 or a new car for $19,999, the idea of pushing the price to that next jump, but not quite going over, is pervasive in the marketplace. I suspect there’s got to be something at play in our subconscious, that even though we fully recognize a bottle of shampoo that costs $5.99 is in essence six bucks, the fact the first number in the price is a five somehow factors not only into our thought process but also our buying habits. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with the practice — it’s a savvy marketing approach used the world over — but at its core it’s really just a game to get potential buyers to believe the product is a little cheaper. You wouldn’t think your local government would adopt such an approach — it’s not like swimming pool admissions are $3.99 — but I see once again the property tax increase is proposed to be 2.99 per cent, which I’m guessing municipal hall doesn’t want homeowners to confuse with a much larger three per cent hike. Forgive me for being a cynic, but it’s hard to believe those over at the hall crunched the budget numbers and the end result just happened to come out at 2.99, particularly given the connotation that comes with a figure ending in that way. Just like retailers around the globe, this has the look of a deliberate attempt to make people think they’re paying less. I expect that when I go to a store, but it’s not terribly reassuring when my local government is trying to pull the same trick. Perhaps I’m being naïve to expect the spin cycle not to be applied to something as political as a tax bill, but it’s disconcerting nonetheless. Ironically, I think a property tax increase that’s not a round number could actually work in municipal hall’s favour if it was played correctly. If the proposed tax hike was, say, 2.93 or 3.06 per cent, it might get people thinking civic officials waged battle with the budget and this was the absolute lowest they could go and still maintain necessary services. It might not be an entirely accurate representation of the situation, but the randomness of the number could well suggest every effort was made to keep costs in check. The 2.99 figure, however, sends a completely different message to taxpayers.

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Optimist columnist Mike Schneider (right) was part of a delegation from Delta that visited the legislature in Victoria last week. Those taking part in the discussions included (from left) Kwantlen Polytechnic University Institute of Sustainable Horticulture director Dr. Kent Mullinix, Delta board of education chair Laura Dixon, Delta North MLA Scott Hamilton, Delta school district superintendent Dianne Turner, Education Minister Peter Fassbender and Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick.

Delta’s Project Pickle draws interest of cabinet ministers

Food program started here could expand to other parts of province

MIKE SCHNEIDER

COMMUNITY COMMENT A major opportunity for the Delta school district made for some engaging discussion last week at the legislature in Victoria. A delegation from the district, including superintendent Dianne Turner, board of education chair Laura Dixon, director for the KPU Institute of Sustainable Horticulture Dr. Kent Mullinix and myself met with Delta North MLA Scott Hamilton, Minister of Agriculture Norm Letnick, Minister of Education Peter Fassbender and staff. In the cozy confines of the Birch Room, we talked about pickles. Project Pickle has been a huge success in the district and children in our community are learning about food and the food system while enjoying the benefits of home grown produce. In the classroom and on the school neighbourhood farm, kids in our district are keeping their fingers dirty. The Ministry of Education recently announced its “Innovation Strategy” designed to engage students with individualized and new

types of learning. For its part, the approved by the ministry and board Ministry of Agriculture has been of education, students in our disadvancing its agriculture plan that trict will be able to choose degree has always recognized that educaunit studies in grades 11 and 12. tion is a key pillar needed to ensure These courses will be focused on success of a robust food economy regional food systems and the jobs that the government sees contribut- within it. Food chemistry, mechaning $14 billion to provincial revics, soil science, business, marketenues by 2017. ing and other categories within Project Pickle the food system will shows the comfuture workers Project Pickle shows allow plexities of the to receive secondfood system “from the complexities year post-secondary seed to burger” instruction upon of the food system and identifies the graduation from high “from seed to many jobs in the school. food supply chain burger” and identifies This will certainly that we tend to be appealing to many the many jobs in the take for granted. students who may not food supply chain Hamilton saw have previously consome synergy here that we tend to take sidered careers in the and arranged for in the thriving agrifor granted. us all to meet. The food sector in B.C. ministries are in New niche busifull support of Project Pickle and nesses in agriculture and horticulwork is underway to make Delta ture are developing all the time and the model for school district agriare creative smaller scale alternaliteracy programs. tives that can work alongside traPerhaps most exciting of all ditional larger farming operations. is the ever-growing relationship Food sovereignty can be achieved between the district and Kwantlen through education, partnership and Polytechnic University is going innovation. to deliver huge value to our comDovetailing with the B.C. Jobs munity and pave the way for the Plan, this Kwantlen/school disdistrict and the board of education trict partnership based on Project to consider adding an agriculture Pickle has the potential to move to academy. other districts in the Fraser Valley, Kwantlen has committed to Vancouver Island and Okanagan. developing a food system-based, Keeping a steady flow of bodies university-accredited curriculum into the broad food economy can for our kids. This means that if only be a good thing.

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March 20, 2015 The Delta Optimist A9 Letters to the Editor

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Tax money funding ‘yes’ push

Editor: Re: Don’t see advantages of proposed rapid bus, letter to the editor, March 6 I have a number of questions concerning the upcoming referendum on our transit system and agree with the comments made in Adrian Wightman’s letter. South Delta does not require another park-andride, especially if it ends up like the TransLink-inspired fiasco on the south side of Highway 99 and King George Boulevard that is so rarely used it has become somewhere to teach new drivers.

My main question, however, is who authorized taxpayers’ money to finance the “yes” campaign and is same amount being given to the “no” side? The answer I received from a representative of the Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation is that money was authorized by the provincial government and an equal amount is available to both sides. Unfortunately, there apparently isn’t an official “no” campaign group so no money has been asked for or issued. Maybe it’s time for a spe-

cific “no” group to step forward rather than a number of well intended individuals. At least they could then apply for and be given an equal opportunity to receive funding from the government purse. Once again I feel taxpayers are being kept in the dark on how our money is being spent and now we are now being asked to give many millions more to a group of people that has shown a total lack of responsibility in dealing with our transit dollars in the past. Richard Turner

Don’t let planned improvements slip away

Editor: I will be voting in favour of the mayors’ plan for a 0.5 per cent raise in provincial sales tax for improvement of transportation and transit in Metro Vancouver. Despite controversy surrounding the issue of TransLink and provincial responsibility, it is my opinion this referendum is an important opportunity to improve greatly needed active transportation of transit, cycling and pedestrian access for the ecological and economic health of the region.

The more transit, cycling and pedestrian access that is available, the more people will get out of their cars, which will result in less gridlock for drivers. The result will be less air pollution and significant health benefits for active transportation participants as well improved public safety on the roads. Economic benefits are also significant. Gridlock costs money in lost productivity and is the blocked arteries of a dysfunctional transportation system. What is needed is healthy

transportation for a healthy, vibrant and growing community. Urgent need for greater transportation connectivity for a growing Metro Vancouver is clear. The means before us may not be perfect but it is a plan to take us towards the goal of improved transportation. Let’s vote for the continuing update of transportation options and connections to benefit Delta and its residents as partners of Metro Vancouver. Carol Vignale

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A10 The Delta Optimist March 20, 2015 Letters to the Editor

Article relegates Reach presentation

Patient is grateful for excellent care received at Delta Hospital

Editor: Re: Teachers sound alarm over state of schools, March 13 I was very disappointed when I read the one-sided article. Disappointed

that I am so appreciative of the excellent care I received from the wonderful staff. Bert Holifield

Public Hearing - March 31, 2015

Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2015 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Council Chamber, Delta Municipal 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 any projects at that time. Any persons who believe that their interest in property will be affected by the proposed projects shall be given an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing on matters contained in the bylaws and/or proposed by the applications. Should you have any concerns or comments you wish to communicate to Council in advance of the Public Hearing, you can write to:

Location: 11732 85A Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on Map NO. 1

Voting ‘yes’ will expand active travel in the region

MAP NO. 2 FILE NO. LU007179 Applicant: Navdeep Dhillon Telephone: 604-338-4296 Proposal: Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit in order to permit subdivision and development of two single family residential lots. “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7401 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RM1 Multiple Family (Duplex) Residential to RS7 Single Family (335 m2) Residential to allow a two-lot subdivision and construction of two new single family dwellings with an in-ground basement on each lot. No secondary suites are proposed.

Applicant: Shangara S. Mangat Telephone: 778-549-4549 Proposal: Application for Rezoning in order to permit subdivision and development of two single family residential lots. “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7372 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RM1 Multiple Family (Duplex) Residential to RS7 Single Family (335 m2) Residential to allow a two-lot subdivision and construction of two new single family dwellings with an in-ground basement and secondary suite on each lot. Staff Contact: Stephanie Johnson 604-946-3269 Web Location: March 9, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.07 The Corporation of Delta 4500 ClarenceTaylor Crescent Delta BCV4K 3E2 www.cor p.delta.bc.ca www.delta.ca

study and play. By voting “yes” I am following the lead of Delta’s chief medical officer, the Delta Chamber of Commerce and the South Delta HUB bike committee to name a few of the professionals and groups that see the health and economic need to make this positive step.

I see a “yes” vote can assist those that cannot afford or cannot drive a car, students that must travel outside Delta for post-secondary education, commuters to workplaces inside and outside Delta, and healthy community livability for all those that travel our roads and connecting trails. Sandra Jones

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Development Variance Permit LU007179 To vary Section 305 of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by reducing the front setback averaging requirement for the principal structures from a range of 12.2 m to 13.4 m on proposed Lot 1 and from a range of 8.9 m to 11.8 m on proposed Lot 2, depending on the order of construction of the lots, to 9.0 m for both lots. To vary Section 5.2(a) of “Delta Subdivision and Development Standards Bylaw No. 5100, 1994” by waiving the road widening requirements along the 96 Avenue road frontage. Staff Contact: Jimmy Ho – 604-946-3331

MAP NO. 1 FILE NO. LU007257

Editor: I’m voting “yes” and I hope Delta joins me. As a resident of Delta since 1986, I have seen and participated in the efforts here to expand active travel. I see saying “yes” as a positive move to better expand transit and active travel in Delta and Metro Vancouver where we all live, work,

Project No. 1 Application for Rezoning (File No. LU007257)

Location: 11754 96 Avenue as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 2

community. This approach significantly extends the impact of our combined resources. Not fair and balanced reporting, in my view. As a Delta parent and school trustee from 2011 to 2014, I have had an opportunity to visit all our schools at least once. I have found the overall condition and level of cleanliness to be high and I highly commend the district’s custodial staff. Donna Burke

Mayor and Council The Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604-946-3390 Email: mayor-council@delta.ca 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 Municipal Clerk no later than 4:00 p.m. on March 31, 2015.

Project No. 2 Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (File No. LU007179)

Reach value about our close working relationship with school district staff and the great work it does to support children and youth with developmental disabilities. We ended by urging the board of education to keep the funding in place. The article missed the opportunity to inform your readers of the need for adequate funding to support student learning and Reach’s support for our school district’s outstanding partnership approach in our

The Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta will hold a Public Hearing, in accordance with the Local Government Act, to consider the following proposed projects and related applications:

because my budget input presentation to the board of education on behalf of Reach Child and Youth Development Society was relegated to one line, near the end of article, literally sidelined by allegations of dirty schools made by the DTA president. At Reach and at the Delta school district, the matter of allocation of funds for student learning is the top priority. My presentation contained a number of examples of what we at

Editor: Very recently I was admitted to Delta Hospital for a stay of eight days. Once again I want to say

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March 20, 2015 The Delta Optimist A11 Letters to the Editor

Referendum being held only to put onus on the public

Editor: The first thing that causes me to stop and wonder about this referendum is why is it being held in the first place? When Glen Clark wanted to build the fast ferries, did he ask the public? When Gordon Campbell wanted to sell B.C. Rail, did he ask the public? When it was decided to build the new highway to Whistler, or the Golden Ears and Port Mann bridges or the South Fraser

Perimeter Road, I don’t recall having a vote. So why are we being asked on this one? Personally, I believe it is to shift blame and that’s it. If we vote “yes,” then our money is taken for as long as tax can be taken, and used with no further input from the public. If we vote “no,” then politicians can blame all future traffic snarls on voters who didn’t want to spend more money. Either way nobody is

responsible in government and either way the public pays or is to blame. I’ve seen the letters of support saying that voting “no” will lead to future traffic gridlock because experts predict Vancouver will be a million people bigger in the near future. Well, five years ago the province said it wouldn’t replace the George Massey Tunnel for 40 years, and Glen Clark said his ferries would cut travel time to the

island in half, so I wouldn’t put much faith in that population projection. Vancouver has the most expensive home prices in Canada and the folks that can pay $5 million for a house aren’t riding the bus. I believe the proper solution rests in: • Getting a TransLink board made up of civil engineers and planners, not political appointments. • Stop building all the offices downtown and the

affordable housing in the suburbs. • Encourage business to locate outside of downtown and financially reward them for doing so. • Reward business for staggered hours of operation instead of everyone starting work at 9 a.m. and leaving at 4 p.m. • Listen to the people who commute everyday... collectively their knowledge is superior to all else. • Build much more

affordable housing for university students to keep them off the roads. • Take a very close look at how TransLink already wastes our money, and I think it would be obvious it doesn’t need more money. • Take a serious look at London, Los Angeles and numerous other cities: mass transit doesn’t solve the problems. I assume you know how I’m voting. Greg Hoover

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Deadlines We all face them: school assignments, work projects, filing taxes, writing articles and many more. Deadlines are a fact of life. Sometimes they are our friends, giving us parameters and motivating us to get at it. Sometimes they feel like enemies, cranking up the stress level in an already over stressed life. We can’t avoid deadlines, but we can choose how we deal with them. We can fight them, ignore them and then drop everything to cram at the last minute. Or we can use them to plan ahead so that we have time to do the job well and relaxed. Procrastinators (like me) have a hard time identifying with that last option. Sometimes missing deadlines isn’t all that big of a deal — ask for more

time, file for an extension, promise to get it in by the end of the week. Sometimes missing deadlines can mean the difference between pass or fail, job or no job, even life or death. There is a deadline you don’t want to miss: being ready for eternity. Jesus told stories to warn us to live ready to die because we don’t know when that day will come. Hebrews 9:27 reminds us that “people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment.” 2 Corinthians 6:1-2 says: “We urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain ... now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation.” Don’t put that deadline off. The stakes are too high. Mike invites dialogue at mike@ ladnerbaptist.ca.

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A14 The Delta Optimist March 20, 2015 Business

Locals in running for Home Builders’ Ovation Awards

The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association recently announced its 2015 Ovation awards finalists and there are a few locallybased companies on the list. The awards honour excellence in the design and construction of new singlefamily and multi-family homes, as well as the renovation of existing homes, across Metro Vancouver.

Building and renovating homes today has become highly technical, said Bob de Wit, CEO of the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association (GVHBA). “With continued changes to the building bylaws and technological advancements, building homes is like a science. It is to your advantage to work with award-winning, certified

professionals.” Tsawwassen-based interior design firm Sarah Gallop Design Inc. (SGDI) has a total of nine nominations — six as the primary nominee and another three as an associate. The designer has two nominations for Best Kitchen Renovation — $50,000-$99,999; Best Addition Renovation; Best Townhouse/Condominium

Renovation — $200,000 and over; Best Renovation — $500,000-$799,999; and Best New Kitchen — $100,000 and over. As well as nominations as an associate for Best Renovated Room; Best Renovation — $300,000-$499,999; and Best Renovation — $800,000 and over. Kemp Construction, which is also based in

Delta-based Vancouver ICF is nominated for Excellence in Technological Innovation in Residential Construction, a new award category added this year. “We felt it was important to acknowledge advancements to technology within the industry,” de Wit said. The awards will be handed out at a gala on Saturday, April 25.

Tsawwassen, is named as an associate on one of SDGI’s Best Kitchen Renovation nominations. Kenorah Design/ Build Ltd. is nominated for three awards: Best Kitchen Renovation — $50,000-$99,999; Best Bathroom Renovation — Under $35,000; and Best Renovation — $300,000$499,999.

Horsing Around in Delta From Myth to Reality Riding at Unicorn By Kimberly Couper, Unicorn Stables Ltd.

Throughout my childhood, riding horses was always a mythical and seemingly unattainable dream. I watched equestrian shows on TV and played with toy horses, but it wasn’t until the age of 23 that I started actively searching for a barn where I could take riding lessons. As a city girl taking public transit, I was thrilled to find Unicorn Stables’ Burnaby location a short walk from the Skytrain station. Who knew there was a little bit of country tucked away between the Lougheed Highway and the Trans Canada freeway? Surrounded by trees, it hosts both an indoor and an outdoor arena, stables for several horses, and access to a large network of trails through Burnaby Lake park. I was nervous showing up for my first lesson. It isn’t always easy for adults to start a new sport, and it can be humiliating to be in a class with children who are far better than you. Thankfully horses don’t care about your age or gender, and the coaches at Unicorn make everyone feel at ease. Soon I was progressing from trotting to cantering and even jumping. However, Unicorn stables in Burnaby, as convenient and beautiful as it is, has its limitations due to the small size of its location. To go beyond weekly lessons in an arena, I made the transition to the Surrey barn. There is always a lot happening at Unicorn in Surrey, from stable management and groundwork lessons to spring break and summer camps. It’s a short ride to Watershed Park for excellent trails, and there is a large field on site with a ditch, hill, and obstacles to jump. What really sets Unicorn apart though, is how they accommodate the “horseless” rider. Horses are a massive time and financial commitment, and owning is not realistic for many of us. At Unicorn, quality lesson horses are available for lease and can be taken to shows. Unicorn organizes jumping and dressage schooling shows on site so students can practice and gain skills in a low pressure environment. They

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There’s more than just weeding going on during Weedy Wednesdays at Earthwise Garden and Farm in Tsawwassen. “There’s always something for everybody to do,” says Corinne Imrie, event and program coordinator at Earthwise. The society is always willing to have more help on the volunteer drop-in day, she says. Besides weeding volunteers can take part in seeding, raking, pruning or whatever needs to be done, she says. “It’s Weedy Wednesday, we really want people out in the garden, but we will find something for everybody regardless of their abilities or skill level,” says Imrie. Earthwise welcomes volunteers any time of the week, says organic grower/educator Charlotte Konken, but Weedy Wednesday is focused on a more social atmosphere. You can meet new people, see what other gardeners are doing and learn from each other, she says. “We’re all interested in gardening and farming. We all have different experiences and backgrounds. It’s kind of a place to throw around ideas.” Volunteer Sue Earles says helping out is therapeutic. She also enjoys working outdoors, getting away from that office atmosphere and getting some fresh air. The retired teacher used to bring her class to the garden and just kept coming after she retired. Another volunteer, Natascha Trautmann, says she gets a lot out of it and says it’s been a great learning experience. Weedy Wednesdays goes from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. New volunteers are always welcome. Earthwise has also recently started a Farm Friday, another volunteer drop-in running from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays with a focus on the farm area. The Earthwise Society, 6400-3rd Ave., Tsawwassen, also has a volunteer open house planned for Tuesday, March 31 from 7 to 8 p.m. For more on Earthwise, call 604-946-9828 or visit the society’s website at www.earthwisesociety.bc.ca.

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Earthwise Garden and Farm’s Corinne Imrie and a group of volunteers get to work on a recent Weedy Wednesday at the Tsawwassen garden. Weedy Wednesday’s runs from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. every week and new volunteers are always welcome.

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A troupe from the O’Connor-O’Brien School of Irish Dance dropped by Sacred Heart School last Friday for a pre-St. Patrick’s Day performance. The group included two of Sacred Heart’s own students, Zoe Rapos and Ellie Gach, along with Sacred Heart alumni Jessica and Emily Parker.

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Gym etiquette – avoiding the seven deadly sins p.j. wren

Well on Your Way The other day when I was at the bank, the nice young guy behind the desk (jeez, that line made me sound old!) suggested I write about gym etiquette.

Apparently he recently had a few experiences with gym-goers who did not respect those around them because they were oblivious to the sins they were committing. This lack of gym etiquette could be due to one of three reasons: First, they are new to the whole gymgoing experience and don’t know any better. It’s like when you were learning

how to ride a bike. The pedaling part you knew about, cause you’d seen it, but the getting on the bike, staying on the bike and braking was not something you could visually teach yourself. It had to be taught to you. Second, there’s the gymgoer who is a frequent participant of going to the gym, but is just unaware of the fact they are one sweat drop away from having a

dumbbell thrown at them. And finally, there’s the third type of gym-goer who couldn’t care less about those around them and strut around like they own the place. This article is not going to help them. A dumbbell dropped on their toe on the other hand... Now, I don’t hang out in gyms much anymore (one of the perks of having a gym in my home), but I do

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remember the usual gym etiquette sins and they can be boiled down to these seven. • Thou shall not hog the equipment. Yes we get it, you like to super set your program, however just make sure that others around you can work in on that piece of equipment as well. For new gym-goers, if you would like to use a piece of equipment that someone else is on, simply ask them and work in when their set is done. • You shall have no cell phones on the gym floor. There is nothing worse than seeing “selfies” being taken and texts being exchanged back and forth while working out. Not only is this just ridiculous to witness, it also takes away from your own workout. Trust me, your Instagram account will survive the 45 minutes without an update. • Remember, you are not the only one. If you like to listen to music, great, just no singing, humming, whistling or even head banging. Leave that for the drive home. • Honour your workout partners. Don’t clang your weights, drop your weights, and grunt and groan through your set. We are struggling right beside you too, but you don’t hear us sounding like a wounded Beluga whale while doing so. • Thou shall not smell. Working out can be stinky business and that’s why they

make this amazing product called deodorant. So, please use it. With that being said, don’t swing the other end of the pendulum and douse yourself in perfume, cologne, hairspray or stinky body lotion. While you may believe you smell like a garden of roses, the rest of us are holding our breath, which is really challenging to do while working out. • You shall remember to wipe. Sweating is messy business, so please wipe up after yourself. I suggest you bring a towel to the gym and sit on it, use it to drape over any gym equipment that you use and lay it down as a barrier between you and the mat when you lie down to stretch. • On a completely separate note, if you are sick, please stay at home. The biggest cesspool of germs originates in two places: kids and gym equipment. Don’t add to the cesspool. In the end, nobody is watching you. Probably one of the biggest fears a new gym-goer has is that others are watching them and judging them. With that said, you will be happy to hear that couldn’t be farther from the truth. In fact, everyone in the gym is far too concerned with what’s going on with them; you are just a blip on their radar. So fear not, go forth and be fit. PJ Wren is a local personal trainer and writer in the Delta area who can be reached at fitnesswithpj. com or gofitgals.com.

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Getting to the soul of Central America BY

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icaragua’s old capital, León proves the most distinctive destination of many excursions during a recent Panama Canal cruise. In the centre of this venerable city stands World Heritage León Cathedral. Blending a unique baroque flair and neo-classical grandeur, a haloed Virgin Mary stands gloriously atop. And just below, sculpted pairs of husky Atlanteans support the heavy beams between its central gable and bell towers. Interestingly, these supermen refer subtly to the 17th century’s vision of Atlantis and its link to the New World. The façade’s 12 ornamental columns conjure the eras of Rome and Greece. “The topmost statue represents Maximo Jerez, an early Nicaraguan president and liberal thinker,” explains guide Miguel. Strolling onward, Miguel tells us how cathedral architecture was adapted to this area’s perilous terrain. Studying the low profile and thick walls, we can understand how it’s survived earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and warfare. Inside, Christ’s 12 apostles adorn soaring columns. Miguel mentions that during cathedral construction, prominent citizens bought tombs below the marble floor. Nine wealthy notables, 10 bishops, five priests and three poets are entombed here. Ruben

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The León Cathedral rooftop covers almost an acre.

Dario’s tomb rests just below Saint Paul. There, a marble lion weeps for Nicaragua’s world-renowned poet, journalist and diplomat. “Dario’s childhood home is now a city museum,” Miguel notes. “Nicely restored, it displays Dario’s personal belongings, first editions of his work and photographs showing his literary triumphs in Paris, Madrid, Buenos Aires and Chile.” The cathedral also displays several mas-

terpieces of Spanish colonial art, among them the statue of the black Christ still retaining scars of a pirate’s sword. Our tour also offers a remarkable panoramic view of León. Entering through a cathedral’s side door, our group ascends a long, narrow spiral stairway upward to the rooftop. To explore the newly whitewashed expanse, we must remove our shoes... and wear sunglasses in order to avoid a blinding reflection. The gigantic snow-white statuary

and 34 domes remain bedazzling. Among the many bells, we examine La Libertad, which announced Central America’s independence to the world. “Great vista, eh?” Miguel proudly grins. “Perfect too for cannons. Artillery was placed here to defend Leon from conservative forces in 1824 and later against dictator Somoza’s soldiers during our 1979 revolt.” Just below stands Central America’s second oldest university, which has been graduating thinkers for centuries. These scholars likely formed the liberal factions who continually challenged the status quo. In the distance, brood eight volcanoes. Exiting the Cathedral, we stroll around the large plaza. At one corner a large mural shows the struggles of early settlers. Another depicts Sandinistas fighting Somoza’s army and the later Contras, counter-revolutionaries. Nearby, a sculpted sawdust portrait of Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez straddles the sidewalk. In this once turbulent Third World country, the plaza looks very peaceful. There are no armed police, no beggars and no desperate vendors. Motorists are rare; instead, plainly dressed folk whisper past on old bicycles. Sitting on shaded benches beneath large trees, young couples hold hands. Under colourful umbrellas near a bandstand, people sell local products. Looking over their collections of handicrafts, we buy carved wooden bowls as well as bags of dark roasted coffee and icy coca-colas.

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Every week some two-dozen South Delta Artists Guild members tote their painting gear into the studio at Gallery 1710 on 56th Street thinking with a collective smile, “Thank goodness it’s Friday.” That was the day allotted to the guild in 1988 when it began renting space in the Phoenix Club, the old fire hall in Beach Grove. Friday became the starting point for the storied drop-in group it is today, the largest and most active of four offered by the guild since it moved to the Kiwanis Longhouse in 2000. TGIF, an upcoming show at Gallery 1710, features the work of drop-in participants. Subject matter is as varied as the artists’ differing interests and techniques. The West Coast always inspires varied interpretations from Wynn Dennett, Leah Terpsma, Andrew Wilson, Dolly Taylor and Geof Hacker. This is where they live and what they know. Anita de Vos, a fifth-generation Ladnerite, has

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Artist Jacquie Wrightson puts the finishing touches on large landscape that will be included in the TGIF show opening next Tuesday at Gallery 1710 in Tsawwassen.

colours include flowers and landscapes, while Margaret Atkinson currently explores nature with both collage technique and pen and ink drawing. European memories often drive the work of Corinne Bucher and Doris Wright, while Scots-born Maureen Campbell-Taylor lived and worked many years in South Africa in the film industry, and continues to draw on her travels and art experience there. There is no set theme for TGIF, so a wide range of work can be enjoyed, including several paintings by award-winning artist and teacher Marlene Strain, coordinator of the show for which every member has some responsibility. A very special art form is presented by Georgia Mongeau, a long-time guild member whose imagination and colour sense led her to design and hand-hook beautiful pure wool rugs, several of which are in the show. TGIF runs March 24 to 29, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. An opening reception will be held on Wednesday, March 25 from 6 to 8 p.m.

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PILATES – CREATED BY A MAN FOR MEN German born Joseph Pilates was living in England, working as a circus performer

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The staff at TWC are all very friendly, highly skilled and well trained. An hour at the TWC leaves me feeling relaxed, de-stressed and pleasantly tired, but, also invigorated.”

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“Our promise to you is a positive movement experience every time you are here. With Pilates, you will feel better, stand taller, have more mobility and energy. You will feel supported, nurtured and heard.” Linda Mallard, owner TWC.

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Studio location: 1333 56th Street, Tsawwassen (beside Starbucks)

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The RunInn in Tsawwassen raised $700 for The BC Cancer Foundation from its annual St. Patrick’s day run. Runners and walkers of all ages gathered on Tuesday evening to take part in the 5k adult and 2k children’s event followed by a ‘Pot of Gold potluck’ back at the store afterwards. Much frivolity and festive fun was had by all. Rachel Mitchell, development ofﬁcer for the BC Cancer Foundation said “We are so very grateful for the support of The RunInn by choosing to make this gift to the BC Cancer Foundation. It is supporting leading - edge research and cancer care at the BC cancer Agency.”

fee includes 12 weeks of training with experienced leaders, clinic presentations by professional athletes and health specialists, and a Nike technical T-Shirt. With walking, learn to run, 7k, 10k and interval training…there is a group for everyone. And most importantly the RunInn’s clinic is like one big friendly family. There is a great sense of achievement in taking part in the weekly workouts and completing the suggested homework, as well as being part of a local community. We hope to see you soon at the RunInn! 1212B 56th Street, Tsawwassen

The RunInn’s next Tuesday evening clinic starts on April 1st and runs until June 30th. The $60 signup

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‘Amazing experience’ for Westlake Tsawwassen lawn bowler competed at 2015 World Junior Championships in Australia BY

DAVE WILLIS

Pacific Standard Time. Height in feet

dwillis@delta-optimist.com

Tsawwassen lawn bowler Pricilla Westlake had a “phenomenal time” representing Canada at the 2015 World Junior Championships in Australia last week.

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“I’d have to say it was one of the best experiences of my life, meeting all the people from around the world, getting to play in such a highlevel competition, it was an amazing experience.”

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MONDAY, MARCH 23

Pricilla Westlake

“I’d have to say it was one of the best experiences of my life, meeting all the people from around the world, getting to play in such a high-level competition, it was an amazing experience,” she said. Westlake, 19, played a series of singles matches, and although didn’t make it into the semis, she posted wins over Scotland and New Zealand while just coming up short against Australia.

Local Tides

Pricilla Westlake played mixed doubles matches with Jake Schuknecht at the 2015 World Junior Championships. She also teamed up with male champion Jake Schuknecht of Ontario for mixed doubles matches. Westlake said she learned so much at the world juniors about the game and how other countries play. The competition, held at the Broadbeach Bowls Club in Queensland, marked the

first ever world championship for Westlake, who became the first-ever player crowned national U18 and U25 champion in her 2014 season. The level of competition was very high and she noted a lot of the athletes already play for their national teams and

had taken part in the Commonwealth Games already. Westlake will take part in a number of upcoming provincial events and a Team Canada training camp next month where she could be selected to take part in the Asia Pacific Championships in New Zealand later this

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year. “I’m aiming for that,” she said. Westlake said she appreciates all the support from her club (the Tsawwassen Lawn Bowling Club), Bowls Canada, her coach Stephen Forrest, and everyone who’s helped her get to where she is today.

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The South Delta Atom C3 Titans captured the “B” championship at last month’s Jim Veitch Memorial Tournament in Mission. The boys played exceptionally well over the three-day event, defeating the hosts 10-2 in the final. The team includes: Reese Tamboline, Bryson Thomas, Jack Burgham, Colton Smith, Dane Dopud, Lucas Nobbs, Miles Stewart, Tyler Jones, Leyton Nobbs, Malcolm McLeod, Kyle Marshall, Andrew Schneider, Matt Berkey and Nathan Thomas. The coaches are Greg Nobbs, Russ Smith, Chad McLeod and Mike Dopud.

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A26 The Delta Optimist March 20, 2015

Golden weekend! FORT ST. JOHN

PRINCE RUPERT

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NEW CANADIANS

Make your mark in Northern BC Professionals and skilled tradespeople are in high demand in Prince Rupert, Prince George and Fort St. John. Visit northernbcjobs.com to ﬁnd current jobs and resources

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It was a golden weekend for Tsawwassen’s Cory Duhaime at the 2015 B.C. Special Olympics Provincial Winter Games at Sun Peaks. The standout skier dominated the alpine events, capturing gold in the slalom, giant slalom and super giant slalom races. The Provincial Winter Games also served as a qualifier for the 2016 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games slated for Newfoundland. Duhaime is hoping to be selected to the national event, which will determine which athletes Canada will send to the World Winter Games in Austria in 2017.

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Ladner Vipers dropped a 3-2 decision to the Guildford Venom in the South District U18 Cup final played March 1 at Holly Park.

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LADNER FLOAT HOMES #27 - 3871 W River Rd., Ladner

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OPEN HOUSE Priced to SELL

EDGEWATER, the luxury new condo development in Morgan Creek in South Surrey! Excellent located unit w/large covered patio facing the courtyard, greenery and water features on quiet side of complex. Bright & spacious two bedroom, two full bath, open concept floor plan with 9’ ceilings, high end finishings, granite/ quartz counters, stainless steel appliances with gas range, electric fireplace and laminate flooring throughout, insuite laundry. 2 secured parking spaces (#70 & #71) plus river view. Close to Morgan Creek golf course, shopping, amenities & easy access to Hwy 99.

$238,000

#9 – 3459 W River Road, Ladner

SUNDAY 2:30 PM TO 4:30 PM

Gorgeous Home on the water with garage, storage, 2 bedroom, 3 bathroom. Price includes house, water lot and boat slip. Strata living in gated community of Canoe Pass.

#213-6263 River Road, Ladner OPEN pm Sun 2-4

OPEN HOUSE Priced to SELL

$365,9 00

OPEN pm Sun 2-4

$485,8 80

VIEW! VIEW! Residence at the Riverhouse waterfront living offers panoramic shoreline, Marina, park and mountain views from the balcony. Feels like you’re on vacation every day. Located adjacent to the Marina, restaurant, and great walking trails. Convenient location with quick access to downtown, ferries, US Border and miles of protected biking and walking trails. 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom upper unit with its own private entrance. Gas ﬁreplace in the living room also services the master bedroom. Live in luxury, style and comfort surrounded by natural beauty. Tasteful architecture and quality construction. Radiant heat, 9’ ceilings, gas ﬁreplace, and custom crown moldings. Gardens are beautifully kept - it’s like living in a park.

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1 BED/1 BATH 615 SQ. FT 2607-928 BEATTY ST. VANCOUVER

R O F ALE S $375,000

2 BED + DEN/2 BATH 1,927 SQ.FT 128 - 13888 70TH AVE., SURREY

LD SO $727,500

4 BED/3 BATH 2502 SQ.FT 5615 48B AVE, LADNER

LD SO $639,900

3 BED/3 BATH 2169 SQ.FT 6167 45TH AVE, LADNER Listed by Remax Treeland Realty

DANIEL PATCHING Mortgage Specialist

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I want you to be house rich, not mortgage poor.

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MASSIVE LOT!

EN OP 2-4 T SA

$738,900

★

5180 STEVENS DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN

NEW LISTING!

975 EDEN CRESCENT, TSAWWASSEN

4 Bedrooms - 3 Baths EN OP 2-4 N SU

$289,000

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4 Bedrooms - 3 Baths $264,900

HERON COVE!

$339,900

BEACH LIFE!

$649,900

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PH6 - 1702 56 STREET, TSAWWASSEN 2 Bedrooms - 2 Baths ONE OF A KIND!

$798,000

263 - 1440 GARDEN PLACE, TSAWWASSEN 2 Bedrooms - 2 Baths GLENMORE!

101 - 1706 56 STREET, TSAWWASSEN 2 Bedrooms - 2 Baths

$399,900

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6669 1A AVENUE, BOUNDARY BAY 2 Bedrooms - 2 Baths TOP FLOOR!

$214,900

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5383 PATON DRIVE, LADNER 3 Bedrooms - 3 Baths LOCATION!

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25 - 21867 50TH AVENUE, LANGLEY 4 Bedrooms - 4 Baths

OCEAN TOWERS!

$1,098,000

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$848,000

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34626 5TH AVENUE, ABBOTSFORD 3 Bedrooms - 3 Baths

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301 - 3875 W 4TH AVENUE, VANCOUVER 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath

304 - 1835 MORTON AVENUE, VANCOUVER 2 Bedrooms - 2 Baths

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Sutton Group West Coast Realty 200-5511 West Boulevard, Vancouver (home office Tsawwassen)

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A rare ﬁnd in sunny Tsawwassen, CityHomes offer the perfect blend of condo and townhome living. Private entries mean no communal hallways. The variety of spacious open ﬂoor plans offers plenty of choice. Secure underground parking and low maintenance complete the lock-and-go lifestyle. 1708–55A STREET AT 18 AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

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AND THE AWARD GOES TO...

RE/MAX Western Canada and the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver would like to congratulate Todd Jackson for achieving Life Member status acknowledging his 20th consecutive year as a member of the Medallion Club. This award recognizes the top 10% of all Realtors Realtors in the Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board.

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$359,900 2 BED/3 BATH 1,213 SQ. FT 16 - 1700 56 STREET TSAWWASSEN, BC Perfect starter home. Bright corner unit townhouse at the Pillars. Close to Transit, SD Rec Centre and Beach Grove Elem. Price reduced to sell.

A RANCHER IN $379,000 EAST LADNER. 2 BED/2 BATH 1,039 SQ.FT 201 - 4808 LINDEN DRIVE LADNER, BC

If you’re thinking of selling,

Centrally located, absolutely beautiful 3 year old quality built Townhome! Close to Transit. Great for first time home buyers.

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SOLD 5154 BENTLEY CRESCENT

BEACH GROVE RANCHER

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locations in ladner. This Lovely home has 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms with master on the main ﬂoor. Southern exposed private and fenced yard. Call Jane Meadows 604-946-8000 or 604-943-8080

Grove, 7,700 square foot lot with a view of the golf course. Jane Meadows 604-943-8080

Stunning view in this western exposed 2 bedroom ocean & mountain views, over $20,000 spent on upgrade of top of the line appliances ﬂooring and counters. 2 bath condo, private setting on canal, walking Geothermal heating. 2 car private garage! NO G.S.T distance to all amenities. Shows terriﬁc! Pets allowed! Jane Meadows 604-946-8000

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51 STUNNING CONDOMINIUM RESIDENCES

• Built by award winning local developer, Pioneer Group. • 1 & 2 bedroom options • Luxurious finishings, modern décor & large covered balconies • High-tech security incl gated underground parking, 24/7 video surveillance & key fob entry • Perfectly located in the heart of Fleetwood

Starting at

• Almost new condo in an absolutely superb location • Minutes to everything • Perfect starter home • Ultra low strata fees • Parking stall right outside your door • Updated flooring and a functional layout

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#110 4808 Linden Dr. Ave., Ladner

$209,900

$180,000 incl GST

PERFECT GROUND LEVEL UNIT

CORNER PENTHOUSE UNIT WITH MOUNTAIN VIEWS! • Large 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom layout

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TOP FLOOR PENTHOUSE IN PILLARS COMPLEX

FABULOUS 2 BEDROOM UNIT IN CONCRETE BUILDING!

• Two bdrms & two full bathrms

• Completely restored Ladner Pointe building • Walk to everything in town from this perfect location • Over 1,100 sq.ft. w 2 beds and 2 baths • Well maintained complex w/onsite caretaker

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#13-1702 56th St., Tsawwassen

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$294,900

$309,900

GROUND LEVEL 2 BEDROOM CONDO W/UPDATES!

JUST STEPS TO TOWN!

• 1,200 sq.ft. 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo in desirable “Heron Place” • Open concept living/dining room • South and east exposure brings in loads of natural light • Updated with laminate flooring and well maintained, • 2 storage lockers and 1 parking stall included • Corner suite #201 1153 54a St., Tsawwassen

• 2 bedroom, 2 baths, nearly 1,000 Sq.ft. • Updated throughout incl new kitchen, floors, ensuite, crown mouldings & more! • Former show suite, bright corner unit with loads of windows • Walking distance to many amenities • Original owners, beautifully kept and maintained

(2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014)

#101 4768 53rd St, Ladner

$309,900

$349,900

AFFORDABLE TOWNHOME IN PERFECT LOCATION!

UNOBSTRUCTED OCEAN VIEWS

• Over 1,100 sq.ft. w/2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms • Walking distance to shopping, transit and more • Laminate flooring, newer paint, updated lighting fixtures • Storage locker and loads of closet space

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Top 1% of ALL REALTORS IN GREATER VANCOUVER in 2009, 2010, 2011 2012, 2013 & 2014

HOT HOT PRICE FOR ALMOST NEW CONDO!

• Waterfront at Tsatsu Shores • 2 bedroom & 2 full bath

• Breathtaking views of the Georgia Strait and Gulf Islands • Huge covered deck

5630 16th Ave., Tsawwasen

#213 1120 Tsatsu Shores, Tsawwassen

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# D203 4845 53RD ST. Hawthorne, Ladner

# 410 1369 56TH ST. Cliff Drive, Tsaw.

# 303 6363 121ST ST. Panorama Ridge, Surrey

# 213 4889 53RD ST. Hawthorne, Ladner

# 320 4885 53RD ST. Hawthorne, Ladner

# 207 1300 HUNTER RD. Beach Grove, Tsaw.

# 311 1315 56TH ST. Cliff Drive, Tsaw.

# 8 4965 47 AV. Ladner Elementary, Ladner

4837 55B ST. Hawthorne, Ladner

4852 TURNBUCKLE WD. Ladner Elementary, Ladner

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# 159 5421 10TH AV. Tsaw. Central, Tsaw.

# 28 4787 57TH ST. Delta Manor, Ladner

# 15 6350 48A AV. Holly, Ladner

4845 CENTRAL AV. Hawthorne, Ladner

# 51 12311 MCNEELY DR. East Cambie, Richmond

# 104 1350 VIEW CR. Beach Grove, Tsaw.

# 8 4748 53RD ST. Delta Manor, Ladner

# 212 6263 RIVER RD. East Delta, Ladner

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• Renovated 2 bdrm+den condo/townhome • Overlooking the Fraser River • INCLUDES 42 FOOT boatslip rents for $250/MONTH • Largest boatslip in complex! • 1,278 Sq. Ft. • Open-plan kitchen

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#203 4815 48th, Ladner

#203 4689 52a Ave., Ladner

$449,900

FANTASTIC WAREHOUSE OPPORTUNITY N

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• 4,283 sq.ft. space with roll up door • 3 bonus storage areas/office spaces • Large showroom and lobby areas • Great option for many types of businesses

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• Lovely 3 bedroom home on large 8,913 sf lot • West-facing sunny backyard • Updated kitchen and recently painted • Located close to all town amenities, parks and schools • Newer windows, laminate flooring and bathroom vanities

#103 7225 Brown St., Ladner

735 56th St., Tsawwassen

$599,000

$609,900

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• Updates throughout including roof, windows and flooring • Meticulously kept, super clean, ready to move in • Extra large master bedroom • RV parking and bonus garden shed • Close to schools and walking distance to Village 4399 48B St., Ladner

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• Updated two-level home with 5 bedrooms • Real hardwood flooring, new windows • Unobstructed farm, mountain and water views • Easily suitable with everything already in place • Private and serene setting • Well maintained and nicely landscaped 5955 Crescent Dr., Ladner

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LIFESTYLE AWAITS

FULLY UPDATED HOME WITH LEGAL SUITE! W NE

• Renovated top to bottom by Best Builders • Too much to list, this home is a stunner • Legal suite rented to reliable tenant • Large, west-facing backyard • RV parking, close to park and transit

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• Well-kept two level in desirable Boundary Beach • 2,100+ sqft home with 50’x96’ lot (4,795 sf) • Tasteful updates incl hardwood floors, kitch appls & newer bathrooms • 4 bedrom home that can be suited if desired • Just minutes from beach • Loads of bonus storage space

4921 Coleman Pl., Ladner

262 66th St., Tsawwassen

$739,900

$749,900 NESTLED IN A QUIET CUL-DE-SAC

FANTASTIC FAMILY HOME IN SUNRISE! NE

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• New roof & paint • 4 bdrms & games • Living room with vaulted ceiling • Manicured garden and patio • Navien gas combination water heating system (tankless) • 2,743 sq.ft. executive layout close to school and park

• Original owners, impeccably maintained

• 4 bedrooms plus den and gamesroom

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• Real Hardwood flooring and newer roof

• Walk to Holly school and park in minutes

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4601 Kensington Ct., Ladner

6191 45th Ave., Ladner

215 SALES IN 2014!

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5260 SCHOONER GT Neilsen Grove, Ladner

6354 183RD ST. Cloverdale BC, Cloverdale

# 70 15151 34 AV. Morgan Cr., S. Surrey

# 302 1140 55TH ST. Tsaw. Central, Tsaw.

1466 160TH ST. King George Cor., S. Surrey

5736 48B AV. Hawthorne, Ladner

4158 ARTHUR DR Ladner Rural, Ladner

# 313 6263 RIVER RD. East Delta, Ladner

5986 128A ST. Panorama Ridge, Surrey

973 53A ST. Tsaw. Central, Tsaw.

# 301 1280 55TH ST. Cliff Drive, Tsaw.

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# 16 12333 ENGLISH AV Steveston South,wRichmond

5212 LYNN PL Ladner Elementary, Ladner

1678 57TH ST. Beach Grove, Tsaw.

1089 WILMINGTON DR. Tsaw. Central, Tsaw.

4752 60B ST. Holly, Ladner

4445 63A ST. Holly, Ladner

5117 ERIN WY. Pebble Hill, Tsaw.

5247 10A AV. Tsaw. Central, Tsaw.

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4517 46A ST. 1725 58TH ST. Beach 14609 WINTER CR. Port Guichon, Ladner Grove, Tsaw. King George Cor., S. Surrey

Nobody sells more real estate in Ladner/Tsawwassen than Fraser and his team!*

604.728.2845

*FRASER AND HIS TEAM RANKED #2 IN THE GREATER VANCOUVER REAL ESTATE BOARD IN 2014. *as of December 31st, 2014 (Approx 10,000 agents total in Real Estate Board in 2014)

Call Fraser today for UNBEATABLE Real Estate Marketing Expertise. Ask about my Vancouver Sun marketing campaign.

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UNIQUE SPLIT-LEVEL HOME W/ MORTGAGE HELPER!

#2 5300 Admiral Way, Ladner

$759,900

UPDATED BEACH GROVE HOME ACROSS FROM BEACH!

WONDERFUL FAMILY HOME! NE

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• Updated throughout incl new kitchen, bathrooms, flooring and more • Newer windows and designer paint • 4 bedrooms incl inlaw/nanny quarters • Unique split level architecture w/cedar ceilings • Highly desirable quiet street, close to schools and amenities • Double garage, newer furnace and HW tank

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• 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home w/ substantial renovation • Almost everything upgraded, too much to list! • Views of Boundary Bay from upper floor • Detached garage with handyman’s shop • Close to town centre, transit, golf, schools and more!

5315 Chamberlayne Ave., Ladner

1585 Beach Grove Rd., Tsawwassen

$779,900

$869,900

LOVELY RANCHER BY THE BAY

SUPERB HOME BACKING ONTO PEBBLE HILL PARK!

• Custom built home in Centennial Tides

• Enticing architecture w/mid-century modern flare

• Original owner since new

• 9,376 sf lot w/south facing yard and mature trees

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• Gorgeous corner lot with excellent curb appeal

• Unbeatable curb appeal on highly desired street

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• High vaulted ceilings and rich wood wall accents

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• Steps to the beach

496 Sandbar Pl. Tsawwassen

5290 3rd Ave., Tsawwassen

$878,800

$879,900

EXCECUTIVE RANCHER W/ LOFT AND WALK-OUT BASEMENT! W NE

LIKE NEW HOME ACROSS FROM SCHOOL AND PARK!

• Outstanding privacy and wildlife views in desirable “Terrace” neighbourhood • Updated extensively incl/ $80k kitchen, new bathrooms, Brazilian Cherry flooring and more! • 3 bedrooms on main level and exquisite ensuite in master bedroom • Huge basement level offers tremendous opportunities incl/ suite potential • Large sundeck offering serenity and entertainment space

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• Custom built w/exceptional finishes • 4 bedroom family design • Across from Memorial Park with mountain views • Open concept floorplan with all modern luxuries • Walk to everything in town from this perfect location

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56 Parkgrove, Tsawwassen

4956 45th Ave., Ladner

$929,900

$939,900

MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE 1-LEVEL RANCHER

• Exquisite home in a private cul-de-sac • Large 14,822 sq.ft. south exposed lot • Executive layout features 2,058 sqft of functional space • 3 bedrooms & 2 well appointed bathrooms • 50 year metal roof • updated kitchen w/granite counters & SS appliances • RV parking, gated driveway, and extra covered garage allow room for all your cars and toys

Top 5% of all REALTORS® in Greater Vancouver in 2006, 2007, 2008

GREAT INVESTMENT/DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY • 3rd Reading Approval for 8 Townhouses. • In the heart of Ladner • MF-COMMERCIAL. • GST not included in list price.

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Re/Max Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave. 604-728-2845

5436 15b Ave., Tsawwassen

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(2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014)

dipl. in Marketing Commercial and Residential Real Estate British Columbia Ins. of Tech.

• Gorgeous 3 bedroom + den executive townhome in Marina Gardens • Quality built by Polygon, located beside Cove Link Golf Course • Duplex style home w large master bedroom on the main floor & walk-in closet • Kitchen incl granite counters & stainless steel appliances • Custom blinds and built-in cabinetry + upgraded garage for handyperson/car buff

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Top 1% of ALL REALTORS IN GREATER VANCOUVER in 2009, 2010, 2011 2012, 2013 & 2014

• 3,208 sq.ft., 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom • Home situated on large 7,416 sq.ft. lot • Extensive addition and renovation incl/ open concept kitchen • 2-level self contained suite • Updated furnace & HW tank

5190 Cliff Pl, Tsawwassen

4967 Trenant St. Ladner

$969,900

$988,000

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228 ENGLISH BLUFF RD. Pebble Hill, Tsaw.

737 GLENWOOD DR. English Bluff, Tsaw.

852 TSAW. BEACH RD. English Bluff, Tsaw.

981 PACIFIC DR. English Bluff, Tsaw.

1175 SKANA DR. English Bluff, Tsaw.

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4712 STAHAKEN PL. English Bluff, Tsaw.

4888 53RD ST. Hawthorne, Ladner

4935 63A ST. Holly, Ladner

4941 CENTRAL AV. Hawthorne, Ladner

5109 59A ST. Hawthorne, Ladner

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1512 BISHOP RD. South Surrey White Rock

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5135 CLIFF PL Cliff Drive, Tsaw.

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2236 124A ST. Crescent Bch, S. Surrey

4557 SAVOY ST. Port Guichon, Ladner

4632 55B ST., Delta Manor, Ladner

4638 51ST ST. Ladner Elementary, Ladner

4644 51ST ST. Ladner Elementary, Ladner

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5249 LAUREL DR. Hawthorne, Ladner

5279 WINDJAMMER RD. Neilsen Grove, Ladner

5375 WELLBURN DR. Hawthorne, Ladner

5620 ADMIRAL BV Neilsen Grove, Ladner

5871 FAIR WD Neilsen Grove, Ladner

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2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014!

*Based on number of sales in whole or in part on Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board Statistics

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BOUNDARY BAY STUNNER!

• Gorgeous interior design and 5 bedrooms • Highend kitchen with Wolf and Electrolux Icon Appl package • Backs onto waterfront & golf course • Quiet cul-de-sac perfect for the family

• Gorgeous renovation right down to the studs • Westcoast contemporary design, walking distance to the beach • Absolutely fabulous outdoor living room with NanaWall • Luxury finishings throughout • Detached shop/office area with many possibilities

5887 Cove Link Rd., Ladner

241 67th St., Tsawwassen

$1,038,800

$1,150,000

STUNNING RESIDENCE WITH BREATH TAKING VIEWS! W NE

STREET OF DREAMS!

• Over $400,000 in renovations that must be seen • Panoramic views of Boundary Bay, Mt. Baker, North Shore Mtn’s • Everything done to the highest standard • 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, double garage, loads of storage • Gorgeous, private outdoor entertaining decks w/views 227 Morningside Dr, Tsawwassen

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• Large 10,000+ sf lot w/ custom 3,800+ sf executive home • Outstanding curb appeal on one of Tsawwassen’s prettiest streets • Updated throughout with new kitchen and hardwood flooring • 5 bedrooms plus gamesroom w/ nanny/inlaw quarters • Private backyard with exquisite landscaping • Newer roof, bonus RV parking

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• 3,112 sq. ft. family home w large 8,855 sq. ft. lot • Extensively renovated with luxury finishings • High-end kitchen feat/Sub Zero and Wolf Appliances • Situated in Tsawwassen’s desirable “The Village” Neighbourhood • Beautiful kidney shaped pool

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1103 Shaman Cr, Tsawwassen

1020 Pacific Place, Tsawwassen

$1,238,800

$1,299,900

BUILT WITH TOTAL STYLE & QUALITY FINISHINGS

ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE CUSTOM-BUILT HOME

• 6160 sq. ft. home less than 5 years old • Park-like 20,000 sq. ft. (half acre) lot • High 25 ft ceilings, • Euroline windows & doors • Kentwood wide-plank hardwood floors • Large professionally landscaped front & rear yards

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5382 Crescent Dr., Ladner

558 English Bluff Rd., Tsawwassen

$1,758,888

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15615 Moffatt Lane., White Rock

4273 River road W., Ladner

• Built in 2013 by experienced local builder • Ultra private street with no traffic • Over 3,300 sqft, 4 bedrooms, Double garage, Luxurious professional kitchen

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# 39 5900 FERRY RD. Neilsen Grove, Ladner

1067 WILMINGTON DR. Tsawwassen Central, Tsaw.

1425 WINDSOR CR. Cliff Drive, Tsaw.

4531 60B ST. Holly, Ladner

4569 62ND ST. Holly, Ladner

5133 8A AV. Tsawwassen Central, Tsaw.

5135 45TH AV. Ladner Elementary, Ladner

5170 12TH AV. Tsawwassen Central, Tsaw.

5205 2ND AV. Pebble Hill, Tsaw.

5241 WESTMINSTER AV. Neilsen Grove, Ladner

5260 6TH AV. Pebble Hill, Tsaw.

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5348 COMMODORE DR. Neilsen Grove, Ladner

5698 9A AV. Tsawwassen East, Tsaw.

5853 VARDON PL. Beach Grove, Tsaw.

5983 16TH AV. Beach Grove, Tsaw.

6358 SUNRISE LN. Holly, Ladner

6377 CRESCENT CT. Holly, Ladner

6677 LONDON CT. Holly, Ladner

6703 1A AV. Boundary Beach, Tsaw.

6754 LONDON DR. Holly, Ladner

10970 NORUM CR. Nordel, N. Delta

6243 HOLLY PARK CT. Holly, Ladner

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Top 10% In Sales of All Greater Vancouver Realtors* *According to Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver Statistics

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• Exclusive RANCHER style townhome with double car garage!! • Located in a tranquil area near walking, biking trails, marina and nearby popular River House pub!! • High-quality finishing, spacious two bedroom/ den, this is the LIFESTYLE you have been waiting for! At over 1647 sq.ft. this is a BEST BUY -30 minutes from Vancouver, minutes from the Village of Ladner!

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• Spacious, updated 3 bed, two full bath rancher! • Over 7500 sq. ft. corner lot! • RV/boat parking + 12’ x 14’ shop! • Just turn the key!

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$445,000

UPDATED CONDO! • The ‘Sandollar’ - by Carl Jensen • Quality construction with high end finishing throughout. This secondfloor unit has high ceilings, California shutters, spacious living & dining areas, stainless steel appliances in kitchen, updated flooring. Western exposed patio is oversized (12’2 x 8’1) open to the south and west for the ideal exposure.

#201-1250 55th St.

$849,900

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• PEBBLE HILL - 10,807 sqft west exposed lot • Four bedrooms, games + family room • Hardwood flooring + new windows plus more!

$710,000

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• Beautiful rancher has over $140,000 in updates! • Over sized master bedroom with doors to private backyard and hot tub • Three bedrooms with fourth bedroom potential • 9,000 sq.ft. south exposed private lot! • Seller will finance qualified buyers.

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RE/MAX Progroup Realty 604.946.8000 follow: realestatedelta.com

Richard Lowe Realtor | RIBC Personal Real Estate Corporation richard@realestatedelta.com

Jennifer McGregor Realtor

Amy Lambert Realtor 604.323.3147 | amy@realestatedelta.com

Personal Real Estate Corporation 604.908.1593 | jennifer@realestatedelta.com

Top 1% of all Realtors in Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver NEW LISTING!

5137 Whitworth Cres. N. | $728,000 2,290 sqft - 4 bdrm - 3 bath - family room well maintained - double car garage - 7,925 sqft lot VIEW

QUIET STREET

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5065 Wilson Drive | $795,000

5892 Cove Reach Road | $1,188,000

2,558 sqft - 3 bdrms - 3 bath - den - family room rancher w/ walk out - 8,900 sqft lot

BUILDING LOTS Proposed Lot 1 & 2 $625,000

#204-4733 River Road W. | $364,900 1,242 sq.ft. - 2 bdrms - 2 bath Marina & River Views - River West

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5276 Dixon Place, Ladner | $728,000

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NEW LISTING - 2,095 sq.ft - 4 bdrm - 4 bath - Den Family Room - Farmland & Park View - 6,609 sq.ft. NEW LISTING!

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A108-4811 53rd Street Listed by RE/MAX Crest

1,173 sqft - 2 bdrms - 2 bath steps to all amenities - Ladner Pointe

NEW LISTING!

4560 Kelly Drive | $675,000

2,427 sq.ft. - 5 bdrms - 3 bath cul de sac location - 7,524 sq.ft. lot

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A305 - 4811 53rd Street | $319,900

NEW LISTING!

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2,695 sq.ft. - 4 bdrms - 4 bath - Den - golf course view executive home - 4,682 sq.ft. lot

2 RS8 lots - West Ladner - quiet street Southwest exposed lots - 7,700 and 4,886 sq.ft. lots

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Cedar Springs Drive Listed by Royal Lepafe Regency

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4649 54A Street | $1,500,000

20,688 sq.ft. lot - 137 x 150 West exposure over 3,000 sq.ft. rancher

NEW LISTING!

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5224 57A Street Listed by RE/MAX Progroup

SOLD

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6143 45th Ave Listed by RE/MAX Progroup

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#15 - 4949 47A Street Listed by Frontline Real Estate Services

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2014: TOP 10% OF GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS®

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5677 Timbervalley Road | NEW LISTING | $949,000

406-1350 View Crescent | NEW LISTING | $399,000

476 Tsawwassen Beach | WATERFRONT | $1,950,000

One owner home in The Terrace on a 7,481 sqft. private lot, this rancher has a full walk out basement w/summer kitchen - ideal for the extended family.

This 1,550 sqft. 2 bdrm & den suite is beautifully renovated, west facing, has an extremely spacious & bright open concept plan, & is in a great building.

Looking for a lifestyle change? Wind down the private road through the trees to this beautiful WATERFRONT home on a 12,000 sqft. lot.

5184 Bentley Drive | MOVE IN! | $1,038,000

102-5472 11th Avenue | 1,093 SQ.FT. | $320,000

140-5421 10th Avenue | 3 BEDROOMS | $439,000

One owner home built by Howard Smid in Victory South (West Ladner’s 1st premier subdivision). This 3,124 sq.ft. home in on a 80x101 private lot.

Winskill Place!! Lovely 12 unit complex just steps to shops, transportation, & recreation. This 1,093 sq.ft. ground level suite has its own private entrance.

Very rare! 3 bedroom duplex townhome in the ever popular Sundial complex. This home is perfect for a young family offering its own private patio area.

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold!

Ladner ~ Just Sold!

5627 Timbervalley Road | THE TERRACE | $849,000

5191 Winskill Drive | NEW LISTING | $869,000

4954 44A Avenue | NEW LISTING | $685,000

West Coast Contemporary home in THE TERRACE! Beautifully renovated home that offers main ﬂoor living with 4 bedrooms and games room up.

One owner home on a 10,000 sq.ft. w/facing lot on a dead end street. Backs on to Brandreth Park. Gleaming hardwood ﬂoors. Well maintained. Suitable.

ONE OWNER...Custom built & designed by Howard Schmidt, this wonderful 10yr old 1,990 sqft 1/2 duplex is situated on a quiet crescent.

Trish Murphy | 604.312.7621 Trisha@TrishaMurphy.ca

604.897.2010 | Teri Steele sold@TeriSteele.com

Sutton Group - Seafair Realty: 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen, BC

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Perfect for anyone seeking a tranquil, holistic life style with all the luxuries of an exceptionally spacious and comfortable home. Lovingly cared for and updated. 2,500 square feet including living and dining room with loads of windows, open concept kitchen and a beautiful sitting room. Total of 4 bedrooms, enormous games room and...... a spa like bathroom boasting a steam shower & jetted tub, yours to enjoy any time. Large workshop area and loads of parking. Organic gardens, deluxe whole house water filtration system and eco friendly paint are a few features that make this home a healthy environment for you to enjoy. Beach Grove is a lovely neighborhood with parks, golf course, trails and of course, the beach!

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Custom built, with a distinct modern contemporary flair, This Extraordinary home features open layout and massive windows to capture the beauty of the golf course surroundings. Euro style kitchen, porcelain heated floors, total of 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths. Buy far the best location backing onto the golf course with west exposure.

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Terrific 2 level home family home with 3 bedrooms and a den on main floor. Good potential for 1 bedroom suite downstairs. Roof 7 years, newer flooring on ground level, 1â&#x20AC;? hardwood in living & dining. 7000 square foot lot with room for the RV. Walk to Ladner Elementary & high school.

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Rarely available 1450 square foot townhouse. Bright corner unit with 2 decks. Updated kitchen with Stainless steel appliances, cozy eating area, spacious living and dining room; 2 large bedrooms upstairs each have their own ensuite. Walk to shops, library, community center and Ladner Village.

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2 bedroom condo in Century House. Bright, cheerful and spacious feeling. Master bedroom with 2 piece ensuite. Pride of ownership here - with loads of improvements including both bathrooms; flooring, baseboards, light fixtures, paint and more. 2 car underground parking stalls. A games room with pool table! Workshop and garden area. A stones throw from all shopping.

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Garden apartment in Cambridge Court. Located within walking distance to shopping, transportation and recreation. Very quiet location with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, formal dining area and cheery kitchen with eating area. Cozy living room with gas fireplace. Delight in the privacy of this spacious south west exposed garden patio. Adult oriented 55+.

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CHARMING RANCHER!! 4595 GARRY STREET, LADNER

850 sq.ft. WORKSHOP!! 9918 sq.ft. LOT!! Everything you could possibly want is right here. Owners have done loads of updates & renovations over the years including fabulous kitchen, family room & bathrooms. Newer roof and HE furnace. Fantastic shop with 220 power, dust & air. Large lot with western exposed back yard, gardens boxes, small pond and of course who can resist the white picket fence out front.

$719,000

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