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The Tsawwassen Sun Festival promises a long weekend full of fun in the sun. The 43rd edition of the annual summertime celebration kicks off tomorrow and runs through to the holiday Monday. Winskill Park will play host to a variety of activities, including live entertainment, midway, car show, ball tournaments, pancake breakfast and much more. Sun Fest will also feature Sunny Sam’s Treasure Hunt, the T-Town Incredible Race for teens, rides for kids, a skateboard competition and an antique fair. The highlight of the weekend, the Rotary Parade, rolls down 56th Street Monday at 11 a.m. A planned fireworks display for Sunday night will not take place due to the open burning ban.
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In another sign that a federal election is just around the corner, Delta-Richmond East MP KerryLynne Findlay made several big funding announcements in Delta yesterday. The minister of national revenue was joined by Mayor Lois Jackson and others at the Delta
Museum in Ladner Village to announce $500,000 to help rehabilitate the historic structure. The funding comes from the federal government’s Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. Delta had already set aside funding and sought federal grants for a major renovation of the century-old building, which has long been deemed
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lars to a successful and continually improving community,” said Findlay in announcing the federal contribution. “The rehabilitations to the (former) Delta Municipal Hall will ensure that this important part of history is preserved for generations to come while helping to celebrate the 150th anniversary of confederation.” Jackson was elated about the
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Parts of Ladner and Tsawwassen could end up undergoing major transformations as a result of the mega malls opening next year at the Tsawwassen First Nation. One of the major themes in the South Delta Business Sustainability Strategy includes the municipality allowing redevelopment to increase density. Some of the key recommendations include creating design guidelines for developer certainty as well as increased density, particularly in the waterfront precinct. For Tsawwassen, some of the key recommendations include increased density through mixed-use development as well as a condensed commercial area. It’s not clear how allowing such development aimed at even higher densities will mesh with current area plans or how residents will respond. According to the consultant retained by Delta, in Ladner Village, for instance, new building heights are restricted to fewer than three storeys, which is unlikely to provide sufficient economic incentive to trigger redevelopment. In the Tsawwassen town centre, meanwhile, the current limit on the amount of multi-family units presents a barrier to creating a more vibrant mixed-use retail core, as it limits the number of potential local business patrons. “We would also argue that allowing for some high-rise developments in the Tsawwassen town centre can have multiple benefits, both increasing the number of residents in and around
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the town core, and providing visible landmarks for passing motorists on Highway 17, indicating that there is something worth seeing if they head south on 56th. Tall buildings can be a very effective wayfinding tool,” the consultant’s report states. At a Delta council meeting earlier this month, Coun. Ian Paton noted Delta’s hands are now tied because Ladner and Tsawwassen have so many outdated buildings. He said Delta has to work with property owners to encourage redevelopment that would see retail below with residential above. “You see this in some places like Sun Peaks where you have retail in the bottom and you have residen-
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Findlay also announced an investment of $364,636 for the Boys and Girls Club of South Coast B.C. so it can continue to deliver the BGC On-Track Program, equipping Delta youth with the skills and experience necessary to overcome barriers to employment and develop a broad range of skills and knowledge. She said the government is helping Canadians get the skills and training they need to find good jobs and build better futures for themselves and their families.
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A Walmart Supercentre is among more than 300 stores set to open in a pair of malls at the Tsawwassen First Nation next year. A consultant’s report says redevelopment of the commercial districts in Tsawwassen and Ladner is required to keep them viable.
As well, the first-term MP announced yesterday a combined investment of $48,451 for Bird Studies Canada and an investment of $40,000 for the Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust under the Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk. On Wednesday, Ottawa announced $6 million for a truck staging area near the Deltaport container terminal. Home to the museum since 1969, the Delta Street building had previously
tial, two or three floors, or maybe even four floors, up above,” Paton said. Noting Ladner Village, in particular, should be made more vibrant to mirror Steveston, Paton said the policies approved last year to encourage redevelopment at the waterfront and incentives has Delta still waiting for the developers. Meantime, a major redevelopment is already being planned for the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall. Saying changes are long overdue for the primarily asphalt covered site, Century Group president Sean Hodgins has a new “green vision” that would increase the building site coverage from 27 per cent to over 50 per cent. The idea is to change the 10-
acre site from suburban mall to mixed-use neighbourhood. Around five new buildings would be added, including several four- to six-storey structures that have retail at ground level and condos above, as well as a 12- to 20-storey concrete residential tower. In total, about 500 new condos are proposed. The site would also be linked with a series of pathways and gathering plazas, a park and central fountain. Hodgins told the Optimist there’s no doubt higher density is needed to provide enough incentive for redevelopment, as well as increasing the customer base for local shops and services. “What else is there,
served as Delta’s municipal hall. No longer referring to it as the museum building seems a clear indication that when the renovations are done, the museum won’t be coming back. What’s still not clear, however, is where the museum will end up. Members of the Delta Museum and Archives Society made a presentation to Delta’s heritage committee several weeks ago indicating their desire for a new, permanent home, noting they will need to vacate the building anyway for the renovations and would rather not come back.
The federal government has contributed $500,000 to a planned $2.5-million refurbishment of the century-old building that currently houses the Delta Museum.
throwing banners up on light posts? Basically what it comes down to is you need a lot of people living in the town centre, such that it isn’t contingent on having to drive two tonnes worth of steel to go spend $20 at a store. You need thousands of people living in reasonably close proximity to a town centre to make it an economically viable town centre,” he said. Hodgins was planning to submit an application for the first phase of the redevelopment last month, but he’s now looking at possible modifications to the plan. Tsawwassen Mills and Tsawwassen Commons, which are scheduled to open next year, will offer a combined 1.75 million square feet of retail space.
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A new commemorative coin from the Royal Canadian Mint that used artwork from Tsawwassen marine artist John Horton was unveiled in Halifax last week. The silver collector coin depicts HMS Terror and HMS Erebus navigating the icy waters of the Arctic Ocean. Both of the ships, part of the 19th century Franklin Expedition, and their crews were lost in the Arctic waters. Horton says the coin was designed in May 2014, months before the discovery of the HMS Erebus’ wreck-
age by the Victoria Strait expedition team. He adds that immersing himself in research for the coin inspired him to also create a larger work of the two ships in the Arctic. “The Franklin Expedition is a very important event in Canadian history which laid the foundations of Canada’s Arctic sovereignty nearly two centuries ago,” said Minister of Justice and Attorney General Peter MacKay in a press release. This coin is the second in the Lost Ships in Canadian Waters series. PHOTO BY
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Police dismantle Tsawwassen drug lab RCMP, firefighters and Health Canada all descend on 4th Avenue home following discovery earlier this week BY
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Delta police were on scene in Tsawwassen for several hours Wednesday afternoon dismantling the drug lab discovered earlier in the week. At around 7 p.m. on Monday, police responded to reports of a disturbance at a home in the 5200-block of 4th Avenue. A resident who lives nearby said police were called after a man who lived in the home jumped out of a window and then onto a neighbouring shed yelling for someone to call police because “they have a gun.” She said he jumped off the shed and ran into the home before taking off. When officers arrived, they determined the home was targeted in a break and enter. They also discovered a drug lab. Out of concern for public safety, residents in five surrounding homes were evacuated for several hours. On Wednesday, Delta police, the RCMP drug unit, with assistance from Health Canada, Delta fire-
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Crews clean up Wednesday as a drug lab set up in a home in the 5200-block of 4th Avenue in Tsawwassen is dismantled.
fighters and paramedics, and a hazard waste removal company, began dismantling the operation. Health Canada was brought in to test all the chemicals and substances found. The results likely won’t be known for several weeks. Police had a section of the road blocked off for several hours while they worked. Police are not yet revealing exactly what types of drugs were being manufactured in the home, only describing it as a chemical drug lab. S/Sgt. Scott Lebus said neighbours told police there had been some suspicious activities at the home. “The people that live here are not violent,” he said. Residents in the area told the Optimist the house had been a problem for some time, with complaints about dogs barking and whining, and loud arguments. Three adult males were arrested. They are in custody and charges are pending. The suspect in the home invasion is still at large.
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ing our community,” said Mykal Cushing, Thrifty Foods retail specialist. “For example, our fresh sockeye salmon is caught in B.C. then processed in B.C. The salmon is caught by our fishermen, and it stays in our province to be processed by our people. We value high quality products, but we also value the relationships we share with our suppliers.” *** White Spot launched its Celebrate BC summer menu earlier this month and this year’s offering features ingredients from two local operations — Felix Farms and Windset Farms. “Fresh B.C. ingredients have been a hallmark of our offerings at White Spot since our first restaurant opened in 1928,” said White Spot president Warren Erhart. “We take great pride in our long-standing relationships with local growers — some that date back to a handshake deal with our founder, Nat Bailey and potato farmer Felix
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Driftwood Home & Cottage Collection in Ladner Village is a wonderland of coastal-inspired home décor and gifts. Owner Shelley Macdonald purchased Ladner Village Floral in 2004. In 2012, she expanded to add home décor and giftware, and earlier this year she sold the flower shop side of the business. “We have a coastal theme,” she said, adding the store also specializes in wall art and carries a vast selection of pieces to help
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flair, Driftwood also carries a variety of cards for any occasion, bamboo towels, artisan soaps and unique candles. Recently, Macdonald added a large selection of yarn, wool and knitting
accessories. She says she realized there was a need for knitters, crocheters and crafters to purchase supplies locally. Driftwood Home & Cottage Collection is located at 5046-48th Ave. The store is open 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, call 604-946-8051 or visit the store’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/driftwoodhomeandcottagecollections.
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A local company is finding ways to give back. One of the initiatives from the non-profit arm of Evolution Fulfillment, a logistics company, is called Edible Homework. It’s a series of videos aimed at teaching families and “latchkey kids” how to cook healthy meals for under $3. “This is a way of creating healthy, easy meals for kids to cook,” said company president Ben Martin. The company’s staff took part in a self-expression and leadership program, part of which includes taking on a community project. The first video is finished and two more are in the editing process, Martin said. Iraj Khabazian, cocreator of the Edible Homework project, said more videos are planned. Staff members have also come up with ideas for
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MURPHY’S LAW The announcement last week that Deltaport would add shore power capabilities by 2017 is heartening, but we’ll need shipping companies to get on board if we’re to derive the benefits. The idea of container ships turning off their diesel engines and plugging into electrical power while in port would definitely be a boon for our airshed, to say nothing of reducing the noise emanating from Roberts Bank. However, it’s not quite that simple. Port Metro Vancouver and the federal government are combining to invest almost $5 million to install shore power technology at a berth at Deltaport, but it won’t work unless the container ships that call here are capable of plugging in. Newer ships are able to do so, but it takes a substantial investment to retrofit older ones, a cost many lines are unwilling to bear. Shore power has been available at Canada Place since 2009 but less than half the cruise ships that called on Vancouver last year took advantage of the opportunity. It’s a costly undertaking to retrofit a cruise ship, an investment that would take considerable time to recoup, presuming it sails long enough to do so. Nevertheless, more than 11,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions have been avoided in Downtown Vancouver due to the first-of-its-kind program in Canada, so you can see there are tangible benefits even if the buy-in is sporadic. The sooner it comes to Deltaport, the better off we’ll be. *** I could have saved myself a bunch of time if I had only thrown my hands up sooner. Back in May, the sprinkler came out at my place earlier than usual thanks to a particularly dry spring. In the absence of any restrictions, I would drag it out at my convenience in an effort to maintain some semblance of green in the back yard. After June 1, I had to play by Metro Vancouver’s rules, which meant some early mornings moving the sprinkler around the yard. Now that we’ve reached Stage 3 of Metro’s watering restrictions, the sprinkler has been hung up and those little brown patches I couldn’t prevent even with a regular splash have taken over. My back yard has become this dry, crunchy expanse of straw that makes walking barefoot uncomfortable. It’s been drilled into us by now that a brown lawn is just dormant, but if I’d known that by late July I’d be staring at a hay field, I wouldn’t have been nearly as conscientious earlier in the season.
Perseverance has paid off for poll-topping civic councillor DOUG HUSBAND
COMMUNITY COMMENT Much is said and written about political leaders. Less well known are councillors who play an important role in civic affairs. Here’s the first profile of one of Delta’s councillors. Sylvia Bishop entered politics in 1986 as a candidate for the NDP in Delta’s dual provincial riding. Bishop and then-alderman Karl Moser took on the successful Social Credit team of Walter Davidson and John Savage. A pragmatist at heart, she was undaunted by the defeat and exhilarated by the challenge. Bishop ran in the 1987 municipal election under the Cit-A-Del banner and was edged out for the sixth and final council seat. The following year she carried the NDP banner in the federal election won by Conservative candidate Dr. Stan Wilbee. Motivated locally by the TDL hearings, Bishop participated in the municipal by-election in 2010 won by Ian Paton. Always a realist,
she recognized the benefit of name recognition. By then many aspiring politicians may have opted out of the fascinating world of politics. She remained active in community affairs and ran successfully in the 2011 municipal election with the second highest popular vote. Bishop also ran a competitive race in Delta North in the 2013 provincial election for the NDP, ultimately losing to Scott Hamilton of the B.C. Liberals. While occupying a “minority seat” on council, Bishop soon proved an able and principled contributor. As an incumbent in the 2014 municipal election, she topped the polls, a result may have been a surprise in some circles. Bishop is now well positioned in municipal politics until 2018. Her current duties include vice chair of heritage, seniors advisory, and parks, recreation and culture committees, a member of the finance committee and liaison with the Delta Museum and Archives and Reach Development Society. So who is this person and what are her political aspirations? I had the pleasure of a lengthy and entertaining discussion with Bishop covering a wide range of topics. She is an only child of parents who immigrated to Canada in 1951, settling in Tsawwassen in 1966. She bussed to Ladner’s Delta Secondary for Grade 8 through
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12. Graduating from UBC with honours in education, she spent a 28-year career at Cliff Drive Elementary in Tsawwassen and Simon Fraser University Faculty Of Education working with student teachers. She also worked under a fouryear contract with the BCTF in its outreach program. Bishop’s provincial political interest was heightened in 1981 with B.C.’s union solidarity movement culminating with the one-day work stoppage and rally at Empire Stadium. She fondly recalls her two political mentors, Dave Barrett and Mike Harcourt. Role models were her parents and teacher Tom Wilkenson. While involved in a busy career and time for politics, Bishop was twice married and is the mother of Kristin, 34, and Andrew, 32. Now a widower, second husband Rob unfortunately passed away in 2013. She and Rob enjoyed their retreats to Mexico and she continues to enjoy the sun and hospitality of that country. Despite her council schedule, she has personal time for her passions: writing and painting. Now riding a wave of political popularity, she appears to have further aspirations. We’ll watch with interest as the 2017 provincial election approaches. And a good night to you, Horst.
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Injured cyclist waits for ambulance to arrive Editor: Last week a cyclist fell on part of the dike walkway fronting our property on River Road West. This gentleman cut his leg badly. I say badly because there was a lot of pooled and splattered blood to remove from our sidewalk and seating area. I have no precise medical information on him except to say I spoke with his son the following day
and found out the gentleman was released from hospital. What I observed was three Delta firefighters providing first aid, wrapping his bleeding leg with bandages, speaking on a radio with someone to relay medical details on the injured cyclist, taking blood pressure, asking about the patient’s medical history, etc. They were providing
emergency care as quickly as possible in a calm, efficient manner. This was in the heat of the day and they asked the passersby for a large brim hat and water to keep the patient cool while they waited for the ambulance to arrive. About 15 minutes had passed since I arrived on the scene so I offered to drive the cyclist to Delta Hospital as we were only
seven or eight minutes away. They checked with someone and informed me the ambulance was on its way. I left the scene and drove along River road toward the highway. I finally saw the ambulance round the corner off Highway 17A and Ladner Trunk Road as I made my way onto Highway 17A. I am not going to debate
who is to provide emergency assistance, Delta firefighters of the B.C. Ambulance Service, but what I observed was that gentleman was down at least five or six minutes before the fire truck arrived, was there during my time at the scene another 12 to 15 minutes and then another 14 or 15 minutes until the ambulance arrived. Our ambulances are
busy, spread out and have priorities, but taxpayers are the source of the funds for these services and from my simple observation, this enhanced service provided by Delta and using our Delta firefighters is, pardon the pun, bang on. This citizen of Delta received the best care possible under the circumstances. Michael Owen
Walker appalled by amount Raising money for Cops for Cancer ride has of dog waste that can be become a family affair for the Boucheys found at Brunswick Point
Editor: We would just like to say a big thank you to the wonderful community of Ladner that we absolutely love and are so proud to be a part of. We signed up for the Cops for Cancer ride that will be taking place in September. It is a 900-kilometre ride that takes place over nine days raising funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research, detection and prevention. My husband is doing all the pedalling and “we” are taking on the fundrais-
ing as a family as a way of giving back for all of the people who helped us eight years ago when I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Thankfully I am now living cancer free. Raising a minimum of $6,000 goes well beyond asking family and friends. Our daughter helped get things started by raising $1,500 in donations when she donated 10 inches of her hair to Wigs for Kids. From there we went out to our wonderful community, setting up at Ladner Pioneer May Days and most recently on the
Ladner criterium route at Tour de Delta. Going out to our community to ask for raffle prize donations for these two events was both challenging and amazing. It personally took me out of my comfort zone and was by far the hardest part of this whole experience. What started out as uncomfortable and challenging quickly turned to rewarding. It has been great meeting all the wonderful people in our business community who so generously supported us and getting to know many of you
by name. Thank you to everyone who donated the venues, their services, the raffle prizes and for those people who took the time to stop by and purchase their tickets and share their stories. We are so proud to be a part of such a wonderful community. We know there are still a few more community events being put on by riders of the Cops for Cancer teams. Please stop by to say hello and consider supporting them in their ride. Julie, Mark and Riley Bouchey
Lenient sentences only serve to fuel drug-related crime Editor: Re: Roundtable tackles gang violence, July 24 Following yet another roundtable town session of anxious hand-wringing about what to do about the seemingly unchecked epidemic of drug-related gang warfare, Surrey’s and Delta’s politicians are still not answering a fearful public’s questions as to how to tackle and when to take back their communities from a long-festering history of gang violence and crime. The usual responses to
crime and crime prevention, as routinely put forward by politicians, such as more police presence, intensified video surveillance, mental health initiatives, drug enforcement, etc. can potentially be effective measures. However, no progress to combating an escalating situation of street crime and gang warfare will be made unless we tackle the fundamental judicial problem of the courts routinely handing out soft or no sentences, sending convicted felons back on the street only to
Watering restrictions make no sense in certain situations Editor: I must question the recent watering restrictions. I live in a condominium with underground sprinklers for our plants and shrubs. Up until now the system was on for 15 minutes three times a week. I am now trying to cover the same area (which is almost impossible) every day for at least 45 minutes. Also not topping up
swimming pools and hot tubs makes no sense as it is imperative the water level remains above the skimmer in order for the system to function. I realize this is an unusually dry summer but I also question when the latest update to our reservoir system was done. And we are expecting another million people! Lorraine MacLennan
re-offend. Instead of engaging in the politically correct response of feebly portraying violent criminals as “victims of societal exclusion,” measures to help put an end to street crime must entail, first and fore-
most, resolute legislation for tougher sentencing that would send a clear message to would-be felons that judicial tolerance for gang violence is over. What is needed now is the political courage to act. E.W. Bopp
Editor: Having recently resumed my walking routine on the dike trail at Brunswick Point after a short vacation break, I am appalled at the amount of dog excrement on the trailway. The worst section seems to be the first part of the trail near the parking area. I have walked this trail (with my dog), year round, for several years and have never seen it in such a disgusting state. I realize there is increased usage during the summer but I have also noticed more people (and dogs) at usually quieter times since the closure of the North 40 dog park. People, the municipality provides free waste bags and a bin to deposit them in. Please use them. If you are one of those lazy and/or inconsiderate dog owners that doesn’t scoop the poop, please don’t walk your dog at this
location. Stay home and let your dog foul your own back yard. Don’t spoil a beautiful spot for everyone else. Carl Broughton
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Delta Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 7438 – (File No. LU007365) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the Council Meeting to be held on Monday, August 10, 2015 at 7:00 P.M. at the Municipal Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C., the Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta will consider third reading and final consideration and adoption of Delta Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 7438, which relates to the properties listed below. The purpose of this bylaw is to authorize Council to discharge the land use contracts from the subject properties in the list below to reveal the underlying RS1 Single Family Residential Zone.
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N3791
005-043-697
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M32172, S66599
002-167-964
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N77323
005-113-717
11747 81A Avenue
L70829, M21556
003-989-763
11342 89A Avenue
M71083
004-040-996
Pursuant to Section 890(4) of the Local Government Act and Council’s resolution on July 13, 2015, there will not be a Public Hearing for this bylaw. Web Page Location: July 13, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.03 AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the bylaw and other relevant information and regulations may be inspected at the office of the Community Planning and Development Department, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C., (604-946-3380) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m., and Thursday between 8:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. from July 31, 2015 to August 10, 2015, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays. Interested residents have the opportunity to provide written comments regarding the application at this time. Comments are to be received before 12:00 noon, Monday, August 10, 2015. Comments should be referred to: Mayor and Council, The Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604-946-3390 Email: mayor-council@delta.ca The Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta BC V4K 3E2 (604) 946-4141 www.delta.ca
Radio towers would put public’s health at risk BY
BEVERLY ALDER
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The proposed KRPI radio towers proposed just south of the border in Point Roberts pose real health concerns for both Tsawwassen and Point Roberts residents. In reality, we are facing a public health risk for our children, our grandchildren and ourselves. Many people are under the impression this battle has been won. It has not. So far we have spent over $150,000 US in this very expensive legal battle, first at the Whatcom County level and now in Skagit County Superior Court, where BBC Broadcasting Inc. (the owners of KRPI) are appealing Whatcom County’s denial of permits to construct the towers. We fully expect KRPI, should it lose this appeal, will continue to the next level in state and possibly federal courts. We can continue this vital, protracted battle by Tsawwassen and Point Roberts citizens donating money to pay our very competent lawyers who have already won before the Whatcom County hearing examiner and then the Whatcom County council, which unanimously upheld the hearing examiner’s decision. We take for granted our quality of life and health. We must protect it, but to do so we need your continued support. KRPI’s owners are hoping we will tire, that we will run out of funds and that they will win by attrition, by exhausting us
and by draining us. We believe this crossborder community is too strong and resilient for that to happen, but without everyone’s help, it just might. And, if it does, we and our children and grandchildren will suffer the consequences. We are all in this together. If every household donates a little, that adds up to a lot.
We are all in this together. If every household donates a little, that adds up to a lot. A number of epidemiological studies have concluded that proximity to AM radio towers increases the risk of developing childhood leukemia. One study concludes there was an “increased risk of lymphocytic leukemia among children with higher levels of exposure to radio frequency radiation from nearby AM radio broadcasting (stations) than among children with lower levels of exposure.” We estimate the risk zone will reach all the way to Highway 17A and possibly beyond. We must protect our pregnant mothers and 4,000 children who are more vulnerable to electromagnetic radiation (EMR). Recent cellular research has shown that our DNA suffers breaks in its strands with continuous exposure to EMR. M. Blank, PhD, a leading researcher in cellular research, cautions:
“Continuous exposure to EMR would predispose an individual to the accumulation of DNA damage and the development of cancer.” Our bodies are not adapted to withstand prolonged exposure to EMR. If the proposed KRPI towers are built, we will be subject to powerful 50,000 watts of EMR, 24 hours a day, seven days a week for as long as the towers are operational. This invisible but highpowered constant wave of EMR will travel through the air and four metres into wet soil. Alarmingly, this EMR penetrates our bodies. In May, 202 world scientists from 40 countries issued an appeal to the UN and WHO calling for protection from non-ionizing electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure. These scientists list the EMF effects as: “increase in harmful free radicals, genetic damages, learning and memory deficits, neurological disorders, structural and functional changes in the reproductive system and negative impacts on general well being.” These health impacts can not be allowed to happen to us and our families. We must protect our health and way of life. Please donate at notowers. webs.com or send a cheque to PRTA-FTT, P.O. Box 158, Point Roberts, WA, 98281. We are all grateful for your financial support. The website also contains references for the scientific studies. Beverly Alder is a member of the Cross Border Coalition to Stop the Radio Towers.
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Extend that blessing Isn’t summer amazing? All the many opportunities to enjoy, the time to allow for so many to take in life experience and learning in a different way and the weather to allow for so much outdoor time. Some have seen excellent theatre productions, viewed the wondrous fireworks displays from various countries, enjoyed time on the beaches and playgrounds, and experienced new sites on vacations. Now we prepare for this full weekend organized for the Sun Festival in Tsawwassen. Celebrating the way community is called on to participate. Be safe, weather wise and attentive to all those in your care. I would also encourage us to be aware of and attentive to our neighbours and community members who are challenged by issues of accessibility, lack of resources, need for
practical support and encouragement in order to be included in the festivities. This may call us to offer our capacity to invite and bring them along. After all, when we are so very blessed, I would hope it would be our natural inclination to extend that blessing to some who may be challenged, shy or simply unable to initiate involvement on their own. It could very well make someone’s day a little more joyful. “You’re blessed when you care. At the moment of being ‘care-full,’ you find yourselves cared for.” “You’re blessed when you can show people how to cooperate instead of compete or fight. That’s when you discover who you really are, and your place in God’s family.” (Matthew 5: 7, 9 The Message)
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A12 The Delta Optimist July 31, 2015 In the Community
Pipe band pays a visit to Vernon for Okanagan tattoo Group is now headed for Holland to mark 70th anniversary of liberation The Delta Police Pipe Band traveled to Vernon last weekend to play in the second annual Okanagan Military Tattoo. A total of 500 performers took part in the festivities, which consisted of perfor-
mances on Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. Other pipe bands taking part were from Winnipeg, Kamloops, Kelowna and Vernon. Military brass bands included the Vancouver
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The Delta Police Pipe Band took part in last weekend’s Okanagan Military Tattoo in Vernon. In September, the band will travel to Holland to play in the Netherlands Military Tattoo, which will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Holland by Canadian forces. Navy Veterans Band, The Royal Canadian Artillery Band, the 15th Field Artillery Regiment and various cadet organizations. Scottish and Irish dancers, the RCMP Ceremonial Troop and many other acts rounded out the cast. The Delta Police Pipe Band was the lead pipe band during the tattoo and played in the opening and closing ceremonies and also had a 10-minute solo performance that featured their
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own regimental dancers. As usual, the regimental dancers brought the house down with their performance. The Delta Police Pipe Band is led by pipe major Craig Moffatt and drum major Moe Coll. The regimental dancers are led by piper Jim Wishlove. In September, the band will travel to Rotterdam, Holland to play in the Netherlands Military Tattoo, which will celebrate the
70th anniversary of the liberation of Holland by Canadian forces. The Delta Police Pipe Band is honoured to be the only pipe band from Canada to be invited to this prestigious event. During the band’s individual performance, a video will be shown on the big screen of band members’ fathers, uncles and other family members who were part of the Canadian forces in Holland in 1945.
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Representatives from the Tsawwassen Legion were on hand this week to donate $1,500 to the South Delta Little House Society. The money, which was raised through donations during the Legion’s annual poppy campaign, has been earmarked for a special project. The society is currently working on putting together a virtual library, which will be available on its website, aimed at educating teens, their parents and others about drugs and addiction. The society received a $5,000 federal grant for the project. The $1,500 donation from the Legion will help offset some of the remaining $5,000 in costs to complete the project. From left: Chuck Doucette, Little House Society initiatives committee chair; Al Wakarchuk, Tsawwassen Legion poppy campaign chair; Len Russell, Tsawwassen Legion donations officer; Rhea Arcand, Little House Society president; Lloyd Jones, Tsawwassen Legion past president; and Jim Stimson, Little House Society past president.
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you find yourself unable to harvest or keep up with the harvesting of your backyard fruit trees or vegetable gardens. Local homeowners and businesses with healthy unsprayed fruit trees can register their yards with the Shared Harvest program based at the Earthwise Society in Boundary Bay. A team of experienced volunteers will assess the tree, pick fruit and distribute the produce. It’s called the Shared Harvest program because the fruit or produce is divided between homeowners,
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volunteer harvesters and partnering social agencies with much of the produce going to the local Boys & Girls Clubs, the South Delta Food Bank and monthly community meals hosted by local churches. “Excess produce is also made available at no cost for seniors at monthly Pocket Markets held at KinVillage in Tsawwassen,” says Earthwise staffer Corinne Imrie. “Watching the looks of disbelief transform into smiles of joy when I tell seniors that they really can help themselves to a bag of
cherries or plums for free and knowing that children in after school care and summer programs are getting fresh local fruit for snacks instead of highly processed, pre-packaged items is what makes this so special to me.” Earthwise Society is the lead agency for the Delta Food Coalition, which is a network of community organizations that includes Deltassist. If you would like to register your yard, host a Pocket Market or become a volunteer, call 604-9469828.
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Cory Rudston-Brown from the Beach Grove Golf Club in Tsawwassen played 305 holes in a single day last month, bettering his record from last year by five holes. Rudston-Brown golfed from sunrise to sunset to support those living with ALS in the 10th annual PGA of B.C. Golfathon for ALS. His average score at the end of a very long day was just 75 and Rudston-Brown
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he Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona is bringing another of its Second World War-era bombers to Boundary Bay Airport. The B-17G bomber Sentimental Journey will visit the East Ladner airport from Monday to Friday of next week and the non-profit organization is offering a chance to have an up close and personal visit with the aircraft. Visitors will be able to take ground and cockpit tours (for a donation) and talk with the plane’s crew. Guests taking a cockpit tour will be able to climb into the plane through the front hatch and “actually take a look
around inside the plane from in Japan, the plane was assigned the front all the way through the to a base in the Philippines and tail of the aircraft,” says Seán used for photo recon and mapping Magorrian, media liaison with assignments. the Commemorative Air Force The bomber went back to the Airbase Arizona. U.S. and was used as an air/sea Flights (from rescue aircraft, $530) in the Magorrian says, bomber will also be “... get a feel of what noting it was later offered. used as a “moththe crewman did Magorrian ership” during explains guests can while they were out nuclear testing. “get a feel of what during missions.” Around 1959 the Seán Magorrian plane was taken the crewmen did while they were out off the books of during missions” as military and put well as get an appreciation of how up for auction, later bought by tough a place it was to work. a company on the West Coast, The aircraft came off the prowhich used it as a slurry bomber duction line in late 1944 and was fighting fires along the Pacific accepted by the U.S. Army Air Northwest coast. Force in 1945. It was assigned to The airbase, known as Arizona the Pacific theatre and after being Wing at the time, acquired the removed from storage in 1947 bomber in the late 1970s and went
about restoring it. The Arizona airbase had its B-25J bomber Maid in the Shade visit Boundary Bay Airport last summer. Magorrian explains both the B-25J and B-17G go out on tours from about the end of May through to the early part of October every year. Sentimental Journey started its tour in Utah this year and had stops in South Dakota and North Dakota before crossing the border into Canada, he says, noting as of last week the plane was in Lethbridge. When done with tour, the aircraft goes back to Mesa and is on display but also available for flights and special events. The CAF was founded to acquire, restore and preserve in flying condition a complete
collection of combat aircraft that were flown by all military services of the United States, and aircraft of other nations, for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations of Americans, the organization’s website states. Cockpit tours are $6.29 per person or $12.59 for the whole family. Tours are available daily through Thursday, Aug. 6 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Flight experiences can be scheduled by calling the B-17G crew at 587-338-8817. For more information visit azcaf.org. Sentimental Journey is departing for Abbotsford next Friday morning so no cockpit tours will be available that day, although visitors are welcome to watch preparations for departure.
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Despite warnings about Beijing’s pollution, the scene from my Ritz Carlton suite’s windows encompass clear blue skies above a panoramic view of the city’s financial district. In a courtyard below, citizens practise Tai Chi, their elongated forms in the bright sunlight twisting and bending in a seemingly choreographed shadow play. First up on my day’s itinerary is a pedicab ride to a traditional hutong settlement — in Beijing’s old city quarter. The word “hutong” meant “water well” back in the 13th century, but today it refers to a colony of dwellings set within a warren of alleyways. It’s hard to imagine living here, cheekby-jowl with your neighbours, where the air is thick with cooking aromas and noisy vendors and where drains with kitchen waste or ditch water flow past one’s door. Emerging from the hutong, a pleasant tree-lined avenue lies between the sun-flecked Houhai Lake on one side and about 100 restaurants and bars on the other. Further on, stalls display souvenirs, toys and clothing items, and locals and visitors jam the road as far as the eye can see. Chinese pop music blares from a shop selling CDs and the smell of spicy fried noodles wafts out from sidewalk food kiosks. On every visitor’s itinerary is Beijing’s
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Beijing’s Forbidden City.
Imperial Palace, which is instantly recognizable from the set of The Last Emperor. As I walk through the majestic entrance gate into the Forbidden City, there is a concerted “Aaah!” from the crowd at the first sight of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, its
fluted gold-glazed tiles shimmering in the afternoon sun. This was the centre of royal pomp and power where formal ceremonies — coronations, weddings and investitures — would have taken place during the Ming and Qing
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dynasties. Moving from one courtyard to the next, it’s as though I am unfolding a many-layered treasure. Each gate opens to a new vista, with palaces bearing poetic titles. Red, emblematic of royal power, is the predominant colour throughout the Forbidden City and every palace boasts flamboyant ceilings with intricate interlocking wooden painted tiles. The next afternoon I stand on the walkway looking out from the ramparts of the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China, gazing at the same scene that thousands of workers and soldiers would have looked out on from the 6th century onwards. There is an overwhelming sense of the passage of time embedded in the very stones on which I’m standing. I try to wipe out the clicking of cameras and the noise and chatter of hundreds of tourists to envision a soldier more than 1,400 years ago in one of the lookout towers, perhaps eating his lunch and chatting to a comrade. Or doing something even as mundane as blowing his nose! A gust of wind ruffles my hair, just as it would have ruffled his — and I can’t but think that a human foible or two is what breathes life into the grand, yet impersonal, sweep of history. Travel Writers’ Tales is an independent travel article syndicate that offers professionally written travel articles.
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Coming to terms with menopause I started menopause. At first I was in complete denial. How much denial, you’re wondering? Epic levWell els, let me tell you. on Your One evening I internalWay ized this change in my body when I couldn’t sleep. I just recently came face- (Middle-aged women don’t to-face with getting older, really sleep, we “drift” and I didn’t like it one bit. through the night.) With every passing birthI got myself so worked day I was aware I was getup about my lack of menting older; I just never felt strual cycle that I was or thought I was. I mean, convinced this was not getting old was what hapmenopause. It had to be pened to other people, like something else. I was far my husband and my sisters, too young for menopause. for example. This only happened to other Of course, there was that women. Older women. grey hair I found a year The thought of this not ago. But that was easily being menopause, and sorted out instead the with a good alternative, “What none of the tug. Then was frightenthe wrinkles experts taught me, ing to the came, but however, was how to bone and I hallelujah for could not handle this change high-definikeep this to tion makeup, emotionally.” myself any retinol and longer. I had really expento wake up sive eye creams. loving husband and let him I could also ignore the in on my epiphany. aches that weren’t there in Now, ladies, I have a my body 10 years ago, as tip for you. If you want to well as the declining energy freak your significant other levels (I chalked this up out, wake them up in the to learning how to relax, middle of the night and something that is recomtell them you think you’re mended for us high-stung pregnant. Works better than Type As). a bucket of cold water to But recently something the face. happened that I could no The next day I ended up longer ignore, or buy a in a local pharmacy, incogcream to correct, or even nito, buying a home pregdrink my delusions away nancy test. over. I came home and found p.j. wren
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It was the result everyone expected but it doesn’t mean the Delta Islanders came away with nothing more than silver medals. The Coquitlam Adanacs capped another dominating season in the B.C. Junior “A” Lacrosse League by completing a four game sweep of the Islanders with a 16-8 win on Tuesday night in Ladner. It was the Adanacs’ seventh straight BCJALL title and they lost just one of 28 games in the process. That happened way back on May 3 when many of their key players were still playing college ball in the US. Their average margin of victory in league play was by eight goals. The Islanders dropped all three league meetings to Coquitlam, including an embarrassing 26-6 home floor loss in their regular season finale just over three weeks ago. That’s why few believed Delta could even compete with the league juggernaut despite its impressive three-game sweep of Victoria in the semi-finals. Head coach Greg Rennie wanted to see more out of his team than what the series outcome would suggest and his young players delivered. Delta battled hard in a 9-8 game one loss and saw its third period comeback fall short in a 10-7 game two setback in Ladner. It did get rather ugly in Monday’s 17-6 game three defeat, but the Islanders showed their character 24 hours later by being within two goals midway through the contest before the Adanacs pulled away for good. Delta wasn’t going to allow Coquitlam to go into an early celebration mode either as rookie Mitch Winter dropped the gloves with third-year veteran Mike Messenger. Shawn Richardson and Evan Messenger also got into late third period scraps. “I saw a lot of things from our guys that I was impressed with,” said Rennie. “For Mitch and Shawn to be fighting two of their third-year
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Chase Fraser breaks towards the net during game four action of the B.C. Junior “A” Lacrosse League finals on Tuesday night in Ladner. Coquitlam completed a four game sweep with a 16-8 victory. 21-year-old tough guys, it shows their character and how we didn’t quit to the very end. “They are a great and wellcoached lacrosse team. But I think we also showed they are human too. We got a lot of experience from this and saw what we needed to see. We will be a better team moving forward.” All along, Rennie has stated he was setting up this roster to take a serious run during the 2016 season. He is losing few players to graduation and will have mostly thirdyear veterans, including goaltender Ryland Hood who was outstanding in the playoffs. “We came into this season building for next year,” he continued. “I thought it would be Coquitlam and New West (in the finals). I never want to lose and it’s always about making it to the Minto Cup. But this was really good for where we want to be.”
Will a veteran-loaded Islanders be enough to challenge the Adanacs’ dynasty? The champions are losing some key players to graduation but a seven-year run suggests there is always more outstanding talent on the horizon. Coquitlam’s intermediate “A” team went 15-3 in the regular season and will be looking to win the B.C. title this weekend. The Adanacs midget “A” team just won provincials. At least the Islanders and the league’s other teams can be thankful the midget draft returned two years ago to enhance more parity. “It seemed like any time we scored they had an answer and would come back with one or two goals,” added Rennie. “We just couldn’t get any momentum but that’s what good teams do. What do you do with guys like Chris Cloutier? You can’t stop him.”
Boxla bits.. It was the day of the 2015 BCJALL midget draft in late January when Rennie stated No. 1 overall pick Tre Leclaire had the ability to immediately step into his line-up. He couldn’t have been more right. The 17-year-old skipped his two years of intermediate eligibility and made a huge impact with the Islanders, finishing second in league scoring with 94 points. It came as no surprise when Leclaire received the Marcolis Gilson Award as the BCJALL Rookie-of-the-Year. The South Surrey native also was recipient of the Bob Reid Memorial Award for Outstanding Achievement and was named to a First Team AllStar. Ryland Hood was named to the Second Team. Rounding out the hardware was third-year defensive standout Jordan Gilles picked up the Keith McEachren Trophy as Most Sportsmanlike Player.
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Field hockey standouts help Canada reach podium Mark Pearson scores in Pan Am Games semi-final shootout win over Brazil to secure berth in 2016 Summer Olympics Tsawwassen’s Mark Pearson and Sara McManus had leading roles in helping Canada’s field hockey teams both medal at the Pan Am Games for the first time in 16 years. Pearson was among the scorers in a shootout as Canada edged Brazil 1-0 in the semi-finals. The result guaranteed Canada a spot in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics. The 15th ranked Canadians then fell 3-0 to No. 6 Argentina in the gold medal game. Canada had reached the point of Olympic qualification through a strong finish at the World League Semi-final in Argentina in June. At that tournament, the Canadians upset two teams (Spain and New Zealand) higher than them in the standings, leading to a fourth place result and a virtually guaranteed spot in Rio. The team has also qualified for the World League Final in November in India where it will
Tsawwassen’s Mark Pearson (bottom row centre) helped Canada win silver in men’s field hockey at the Pan American Games. The Canadians also locked up a spot in the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. when Canada faked the flick and moved the ball to McManus. The 21-year-old defender’s hard sweeping shot was re-directed into the top corner by Brienne Stairs. A medal at the Pan Am Games is a step towards the Canadians
face seven of the world’s top field hockey nations in a high-level Olympic primer. Meanwhile, a young Canadian women’s team earned the bronze medal with a 1-0 win over Chile. It was on a late penalty corner
qualifying for the 2020 Olympic Games in Toyko. “We’re already three years into an eight-year plan,” says women’s national team director and head coach Ian Rutledge. “We have a World Cup to prepare for in 2018
(pending qualification) and the girls effectively were talking about starting our Tokyo program (in the bronze medal match in Toronto).” The field hockey medals rounds out an impressive haul for Delta athletes at the Pan Am Games. Earlier, rowers Maxwell Lattimer and Brendan Sara McManus Hodge won gold in rowing, while Kyle Lotzkar (baseball) and Jennifer Yee and Jocelyn Cater (softball) helped their teams to big gold medal wins over the United States. Tsawwassen swimmer Markus Thormeyer was also a member of the Canadian men’s silver medal 4x100 freestyle relay team.
Islanders in Langley this weeekend for Intermediate “B” provincials The Delta Islanders are headed to this weekend’s Provincial Intermediate “B” Lacrosse Championships in Langley. The Islanders secured their spot in the four-team tournament by finishing third in regular season play with a 12-6-0 record, then outlasting Port Moody in a tough bestof-three qualifying series.
Delta took the opener 10-8 in Ladner, then came through with a an 8-5 triumph on the road. The provincials will also include regular season champion Coquitlam (16-2-0), Ridge Meadows (16-2-0) and Vancouver Island champion Cowichan Valley. The format sees each team square off in
round-robin play to determine the gold and bronze medal games on Monday. The Islanders roster includes: Alex Butschler, Cody Hoegg, David Olszowiec, Derrick Usipiuk, Dylan Skujins, Elliot Bandstra, Hayden Grant, Hayden Siltberg, Jack Yingling, Jacob Howatt, Jake Liebich, Jake Milford, Jamie Torcov, Justice Wilson,
Kyle McKim, Lucas Noguer, Matt Hills, Mick Bey, Mitchell Robinson, Nikolas Addison, Paul Bains, Philip Hladky van der Buxussch, Tristen Butler and Victor Robichaud. The team is coached by Scott Liebich, with assistance form Cam Kirkbride and Tyler Bains.
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OPEN SUNDAY 2 - 4 1730 FARRELL CRES, TSAWWASSEN, $1,198,000
Recently & FULLY renovated 4 bedrm home in Beach Grove! Open floor plan has gourmet kitchen with high end appliances and walk out to large back deck & private yard. This gorgeous updated home has many extras - come & see it on SUNDAY!!!!
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The Oliva!! Beautiful, very bright n/w exposed, open concept corner suite w/2 bdrms & 2 bths flanking either side of the living & dining rooms.
Marina Gardens! One owner, 2,577 sqft. 4 bdrm home on a quiet cul-desac. This RANCHER with a loft has a N/W facing 6,583 sqft. private lot.
WINSKILL PLACE! This south facing 2 bedroom corner suite has a south patio with private gardens and a covered east facing solarium.
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304-1315 56th Street | NEW LISTING | $398,800
12-3871 W. River Road | NEW LISTING | $325,000
1730 Farrell Crescent | BEACH GROVE | $1,198,000
17-66A Street | 7,100 SQFT LOT | $825,000
Situated right on the Fraser River! Whimsical & artistic floating home in a well run marina just 3 minutes from the heart of Ladner Village.
Gorgeous & modern 4 bdrm family home in the heart of Beach Grove. From the moment you drive up to this property you’ll experience the wow factor.
BOUNDARY BAY! Beautiful sunny WEST facing 50 x 142 lot with a charming 2 bedroom bungalow surrounded by mature gardens and trees.
Ladner ~ Just Sold!
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305-1300 Hunter Rd | HUNTER GREEN | $379,000
214-4768 53rd Street | NEW LISTING | $299,900
34-5900 Ferry Road | CHESAPEAKE | $718,000
Lovely corner suite with N/W exposure offering 2 bedrooms & 2 baths, 9’ceilings, wrap-around balcony & secure underground parking & locker.
INVESTORS WELCOME. Fully furnished 2 bedroom, 2 full bath condo with west exposure steps to town center and Ladner summer market.
Finally available the beautiful Mallard plan offering oversized master bedroom with higher ceilings and larger master bath and walk-in closet.
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Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold!
476 Tsawwassen Beach | OCEANFRONT | $1,950,000
415 Shannon Way | NEW LISTING | $1,088,000
1453 Farrell Avenue | NEW LISTING | $789,000
LOOK NO FURTHER! Beautiful 12,000 sqft. OCEANFRONT property (72’ FRONTAGE) overlooking the Gulf Islands and accessed by a private road.
Situated in a cul-de-sac on a 8,342 sqft. private w/facing lot this 3 bdrm ranch style home w/upper games room has been extensively renovated.
Custom Built and designed one owner home ! 1,861 sqft. 3 bedroom rancher with a garage and carport situated on a westerly 6,254 sqft. private lot.
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• Wonderful opportunity to run a business in Historic Ladner Village • Been in business since 1997 • Loads of opportunity for growth and branching out • Pursue your dream of building your business today
• Built by award winning local developer, Pioneer Group. • 2 bedroom plans available • 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
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#206 8733 160th
$125,000
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• Walking distance to town
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• 993 sq. ft., 1 parking, 1 locker included
• South facing balcony
• Central location #401 4768 53rd, Ladner
204-1153 54A St, Tsawwassen
$339,900
$369,900
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• Concrete building close to everything • 823 sq. ft., 2 beds, 2 baths
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• New flooring, kitchen, bathrooms, lighting fixtures, doors and trim & more! • Top floor, 952 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, private in-suite laundry • End unit, high vaulted ceilings, nice bright SW exposure • Walking distance to many amenities • 1 parking stall close to elevator and storage locker included • Just move in and enjoy!
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#605 8189 Granville Ave.
#403-8080 Jones Rd.
$380,000
$387,900 FABULOUS CORNER PENTHOUSE!
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• 2 bedroom & 2 bathroom • 1,345 sqft • South & West exposure • Lots of windows • Sunny location • Updated with new laminate floors, new washer/dryer, tile backsplash, etc
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• S/W facing unit w/loads of natural light • 2 bdrm & 2bthm, 920 sq. ft. plan • Large sundeck and view of Mt. Baker • Granite countertops, wide plank bamboo flooring, 100% wool berber carpets • Slate tile in kitchen and bathrooms
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#405 1315 56th St,, Tsawwassen
#507-1350 View Cr., Tsawwassen
$409,900
$399,900
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#507 6068 No 3rd Rd.
#1106 1473 Johnston Rd
$485,000
$499,900
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• Private setting with excellent outdoor space • Updated throughout incl. newer kitchen, windows, floors and bathrooms • New roof in May 2015 • Nearly 2,000 sq. ft. of living space with 6,100 sq. ft. lot • Close to transit and all amenities
• 2 bdrm 2 bath • 1127 sq. ft. • Hardwood Floors • Granite Countertops • High end appliances • Air conditioning and geothermal heating
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5305 Wellburn Drive, Ladner
4708 Ashbury Pl
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• Updated throughout incl kitchen, bathrooms and flooring • Located close to Bell park in newer subdivision w/underground services • Large master suite w huge walk-in closet • 4 bedrooms and a gamesroom above the double garage • Low maintenance yard w/nice landscaping 4862 59A St., Ladner
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$689,900 • Walking distance to all town amenities • Over $120,000 spent in recent upgrades • New $45,000 kitchen and upstairs, • Fully powered detached shop/garage for the ultimate handyman. • Easily suited w/ loads of parking including room for an RV or boat.
• Ultra desirable location in West Ladner
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• 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 level split plan • 2,000+ sq. ft. on a sunny 6,254 sq. ft. lot • Excellent family neighbourhood just steps to Diefenbaker Park • Lovingly cared for by long-time owner 5441 Summer Way, Tsawwassen
$799,900
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#7-5900 Ferry Rd., Ladner
15916 Buena Vista Ave.
$829,900
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• Beautifully renovated inside and out! • Open concept floor plan w 5 bedrooms • 1 or 2 bedroom income helper if desired • Large lot close to 8,000 sq. ft. • Close to parks and elementary school • Easy access into Richmond and Vancouver
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• Over 3,000 sq. ft. on 5,208 sq. ft. lot • Private cul-de-sac location • Must be seen entertainment deck with outdoor fireplace
1369 Compston Cres, Tsawwassen
6220 49th Ave., Ladner
$968,000
$929,900
ROOM FOR EVERYONE!
DEVELOPMENT SITE!
• Built in 1998 • 7 bdrm 6 Bath, 3,000+ sq. ft. home on 6,700 sq. ft. lot • Quiet location in Nordel close to schools and parks • 2 bdrm side suite • Double garage
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• Potential multi-family site • Excellent location just steps to Ladner Village • Wonderfully updated, very livable home • 7,788 sq. ft. with lane access • Can be sold in conjunction with 4923 47a Ave • Inquire about development opportunities
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4911 47a Ave, Ladner
8198 Wiltshire Blvd., Delta
$1,120,000
$978,888 LIKE NEW WITH MOUNTAIN AND RIVER VIEWS!!
• Lovely river view residence • Custom built in 2014 by experienced local builder • 5 bedroom home • SS appliances, quartz counters, crown mouldings & so much more • Serene sunset evenings on your large NW facing balcony w views of the Fraser River • Dbl garage, nanny/inlaw suite
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• 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
4394 River Road West, Ladner
227 Morningside Dr, Tsawwassen
$1,138,800
$1,158,800
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5454 Ladner Trunk Rd., Ladner
$1,298,800
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5279 WINDJAMMER RD. Neilsen Grove, Ladner
5375 WELLBURN DR. Hawthorne, Ladner
5620 ADMIRAL BV Neilsen Grove, Ladner
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• Spectacular 37,287 sq. ft. lot with Farmland Views • 4,401 sq. ft. rancher style home w/bonus loft • Extensively updated with many high-end renovations • 4 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms • Beautifully landscaped ultra-private yard w/ Koi pond and full size tennis court
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3540 Arthur Dr., Ladner
$1,738,800
$1,898,800
BUILT WITH TOTAL STYLE & QUALITY FINISHINGS
INCREDIBLE LUXURY RESIDENCE!
• 6200 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
W NE
• Over 5,000 sq. ft. home on huge 15,748 sq. ft. lot • 6 bedrooms + den and gamesroom • Luxurious finishings throughout • Gorgeous landscaping & outdoor entertaining space • Legal 1 bedroom side suite • Must be seen to be appreciated! • Built in 2012
G TIN LIS
5139 Cooper Pl, Ladner
5382 Crescent Dr., Ladner
$1,988,800
$1,928,800
STUNNING PANORAMIC VIEWS!
DEVELOPMENT SITE! W NE
• Potential multi-family site • Excellent location just steps to Ladner Village • 13,965 sq. ft. with lane access plus two road frontages • Can be sold in conjunction with 4911 47a Ave • Inquire about development opportunities
G TIN LIS
• Tremendous view home in Tsawwassen’s
G TIN LIS W NE
“The Village” • Over 4,500 sq. ft. of expansive living space • Many updates throughout incl new chef’s kitchen • Open concept rancher style home with full basement • Large concrete pool in sunny backyard • Corner lot w/ Gorgeous landscaping
1138 Shaman Cr, Tsawwassen
4923 47a Ave, Ladner
$2,360,888
$2,000,000 WATERFRONT, SPECTACULAR VIEWS
RIVERFRONT 20 ACRE PARCEL!
• List price includes fully finished home • Yacht/boat/float plane moorage at private dock • State of the art gourmet chef’s kitchen • Build to suit options available • Call for full information package
W NE
• 20 acres of prime Riverfront farmland • ALR designated • Invest in South Delta & watch your money grow!
G TIN
LIS
4273 River Road W., Ladner
6454 River Rd., Ladner
$2,500,000
$2,880,000
CUSTOM BUILT RIVERFRONT HOME W/PRIVATE DOCK! • List price includes fully finished home • Yacht/boat/float plane moorage at private dock • State of the art gourmet chef’s kitchen • Build to suit options available • Call for full information package
W NE
FARMLAND!
G TIN LIS
(Approx 10,000 agents total in Real Estate Board in 2014)
• ALR
Call Fraser today for UNBEATABLE Real Estate Marketing Expertise.
• Good Investment
LOT 1 HWY 99 BB, Ladner
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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
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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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604.728.2845
*FRASER AND HIS TEAM RANKED #2 IN THE GREATER VANCOUVER REAL ESTATE BOARD IN 2014. *as of December 31st, 2014
• 28.59 Acres
4259 River Rd. W., Ladner
personal real estate corporation
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL HOME!
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#1 IN SOUTH DELTA* 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 SOME OF OUR RECENT SALES! o ld ju s t sse r
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# 110 4808 LINDEN DR Hawthorne, Ladner
# 103 4808 LINDEN DR Hawthorne, Ladner
# 119 5518 14TH AV Cliff Drive, Tsawwassen
# 307 8733 160TH ST Fleetwood, Surrey
# 263 1440 GARDEN PL Cliff Drive, Tsawwassen
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# 306 8733 160TH ST Fleetwood, Surrey
# 206 8733 160TH ST Fleetwood, Surrey
# 379 1440 GARDEN PL Cliff Drive, Tsawwassen
# 8 6712 BAKER RD Sunshine Hills Woods, N. Delta
# 317 4889 53RD ST Hawthorne, Ladner
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# 407 8733 160TH ST Fleetwood, Surrey
# 308 1150 54A ST Tsawwassen Central, Tsawwassen
# 109 4733 W RIVER RD Ladner Elementary, Ladner
# 303 4753 W RIVER RD Ladner Elementary, Ladner
# 102 16483 64TH AV Cloverdale BC, Cloverdale
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# 101 5421 10 AV Tsawwassen Central, Tsawwassen
# 203 4689 52A ST Delta Manor, Ladner
4851 CENTRAL AV Hawthorne, Ladner
# 3 4780 55B ST Delta Manor, Ladner
# 4 4728 54A ST Delta Manor, Ladner
# 2 4728 54A ST Delta Manor, Ladner
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6092 LADNER TRUNK RD Holly, Ladner
4725 CEDAR TREE LN Delta Manor, Ladner
# 303 6251 RIVER RD East Delta, Ladner
# 17 21267 83A AV Willoughby Heights, Langley
4350 W RIVER RD Port Guichon, Ladner
24748 122A AV Websters Corners, Maple Ridge
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4655 CANNERY CR Ladner Elementary, Ladner
# 301 1280 55TH ST Cliff Drive, Tsawwassen
# 305 16433 64TH AV Cloverdale BC, Cloverdale
6789 192 ST Clayton, Cloverdale
735 56TH ST Tsawwassen Central, Tsawwassen
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4351 44B AV Port Guichon, Ladner
5122 44TH AV Ladner Elementary, Ladner
4752 60B ST Holly, Ladner
4399 48B ST Ladner Elementary, Ladner
4755 51ST ST Ladner Elementary, Ladner
255 W MURPHY DR Pebble Hill, Tsawwassen
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5608 MAPLE CR Delta Manor, Ladner
4564 ARTHUR DR Delta Manor, Ladner
5119 MASSEY PL Ladner Elementary, Ladner
5047 44TH AV Ladner Elementary, Ladner
5103 GALWAY DR Pebble Hill, Tsawwassen
5336 CHAMBERLAYNE AV Neilsen Grove, Ladner
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Nobody sells more real estate than Fraser in Ladner / Tsawwassen*
** Based of sales Basedon onnumber total MLS salesin 2010, 2011, 2012,1, 2013, 2014! Jan 1 - May 2015 REBGV MLS MLSStats StatsasofofMarch March2015. 2015. This on Thisrepresentation representation based baed on Greater EstateBoard. Board. GreaterVancouver Vancouver Real Real Estate
604.728.2845
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Fraser Elliott Personal Real Estate Corporation / RE/MAX Progroup Realty 5360 12th Avenue, Delta, BC. V4M 2B3
*Jennifer Dupuis-Buyer’s Specialist-REALTOR, *Garrett Chu-VP of Sales-REALTOR, *Fraser Elliott-President-REALTOR, *Amber Haklander-VP of Sales-REALTOR, *Julie Crouch-Marketing Specialist-Unlicensed Assistant, *Rachel Macinnes-Sales and Marketing-REALTOR
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10279 SHEAVES WY Nordel, N. Delta
# 103 1280 FOSTER ST South Surrey White Rock
2268 ST. GEORGE ST Mount Pleasant, Vancouver East
6299 CRESCENT PL Holly, Ladner
5655 10 AV Tsawwassen East, Tsawwassen
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5955 CRESCENT DR Hawthorne, Ladner
1085 BAYVIEW DR Tsawwassen Central, Tsawwassen
5260 6TH AV Pebble Hill, Tsawwassen
5241 WESTMINSTER AV Neilsen Grove, Ladner
4921 COLEMAN PL Hawthorne, Ladner
262 66 ST Boundary Beach, Tsawwassen
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4601 KENSINGTON CT Holly, Ladner
4690 53RD ST Delta Manor, Ladner
5436 15B AV Cliff Drive, Tsawwassen
5315 CHAMBERLAYNE AV Neilsen Grove, Ladner
1586 ENDERBY AV Beach Grove, Tsawwassen
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5375 BENTLEY CR Hawthorne, Ladner
4855 7A AV Tsawwassen Central, Tsawwassen
6459 MEADOW PL Holly, Ladner
# 32 5300 ADMIRAL WY Neilsen Grove, Ladner
5620 ADMIRAL BV Neilsen Grove, Ladner
1585 BEACH GROVE RD Beach Grove, Tsawwassen
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5859 FAIR WD Neilsen Grove, Ladner
496 SANDBAR PL Boundary Beach, Tsawwassen
5290 3RD AV Pebble Hill, Tsawwassen
1115 SHAMAN CR English Bluff, Tsawwassen
5835 FAIR WYND RD Neilsen Grove, Ladner
4956 45TH AV Ladner Elementary, Ladner
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56 PARKGROVE CR Tsawwassen East, Tsawwassen
4553 SAVOY ST Port Guichon, Ladner
4585 ARTHUR DR Ladner Elementary, Ladner
5475 CANDLEWYCK WD Cliff Drive, Tsawwassen
5190 CLIFF PL Cliff Drive, Tsawwassen
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5661 SHERWOOD BV Tsawwassen East, Tsawwassen
5887 COVE LINK RD Neilsen Grove, Ladner
5413 SPETIFORE CR Tsawwassen Central, Tsawwassen
56 DEERFIELD DR Pebble Hill, Tsawwassen
241 67 ST Boundary Beach, Tsawwassen
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5880 COVE REACH RD Neilsen Grove, Ladner
877 51 ST Tsawwassen Central, Tsawwassen
1020 PACIFIC PL English Bluff, Tsawwassen
1512 BISHOP RD South Surrey White Rock
981 PACIFIC DR English Bluff, Tsawwassen
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TOP 100 RE/MAX REALTORS速 WORLDWIDE**
www.fraserelliott.com *Based on total MLS sales Jan 1 - May 1, 2015 REBGV MLS Stats as of March 2015.
** Based on Completed transactions in the 2011 and also 2012 years For residential and commercial commissions combined. ** Out of nearly 88,000 REMAX sales associates worldwide. As recognized by the REMAX INTERNATIONAL achievement award given to Fraser for 2011 & 2012!
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WHERE HOME BECOMES A HOLIDAY
ONLY 30 MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER AND 20 MINUTES FROM YVR PUBLIC & PRIVATE SCHOOLS ALL IN CLOSE PROXIMITY MAKES TSAWWASSEN A PERFECT PLACE TO RAISE A FAMILY LUXURY HOMES SITUATED IN THE MIDDLE OF A NEWLY BUILT 18-HOLE, ALL SEASON GOLF COURSE
A RESORT COMMUNITY IN THE SUNNIEST PART OF THE LOWER MAINLAND 5099 Springs Boulevard, Tsawwassen (1595 52nd Street on your GPS) Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 12-5pm
Tsawwassen Springs Houses and Condos offer timeless, Arts & Crafts design with expansive views of the golf course, North Shore mountains and water, surrounded by family-run neighbourhood stores with personal and charming service and terrific beaches. You’ll find everything right outside your door with our 32,000 SF Clubhouse from spin, yoga & pilates
tsawwassensprings.ca info@tsawwassensprings.ca
classes to a great restaurant as well as a neighbourhood store & café.
Great Homes: All on freehold land. A resort community, 30 minutes or less to everything.
604.948.4663
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THIS IS NOT AN OFFERING FOR SALE. ANY SUCH OFFERING CAN ONLY BE MADE WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. E. & O.E. SALES BY REGENCY REALTY LTD.
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Welcome to Kaleido by Polygon, the final collection of homes available at the landmark master-planned community of Sunstone. These striking three bedroom Georgian-inspired homes feature contemporary layouts designed to meet the needs of today’s busy lifestyles.
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Top 10% In Sales of All Greater Vancouver Realtors* *According to Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver Statistics
RESULTS..... GUARANTEED!!!
AILEEN NOGUER R.N (Ret) aileennoguer@remax.net
Based on 2013 closed MLS transactions. Source: CREA, RE/MAX”
JOANNE EVANS
joanneevans@remax.net
RE/MAX PROGROUP REALTY 604-946-8000 or 943-8080 • Over 5,000 Sqft of Immaculate living space • 9,989 Sqft BEACHFRONT south exposed lot with private swimming pool! • 5 Bedrooms, 4 baths • Beautiful GOURMET kitchen with butler’s pantry • HUGE rooftop deck with stunning panoramic views
$3,199,000
NEW LISTING - WATERFRONT
• Triple car garage
292 Centennial Parkway
COMING COMING SOON!! SOON!! $488,000
OFFER PENDING
• Desirable 2 bedroom + den (3rd bedroom?) home in quiet cul de sac with WEST exposed private yard! • Cozy kitchen with sliding doors to covered patio, deck area leads to fenced yard - just enough for a delightful garden! • Large living/dining area. • Garage (19’4 x 13’4) has extra storage!! • Maintenance fee $91/mo
3 Bedroom + den family home in Hawthorne area!
5485 Pennant Bay
SOLD
SOLD
5148 Bentley Lane
#307-5700 Andrews Rd.
www.deltahomes.ca
South Surrey • 1,600 Sqft TOWN HOME in popular ‘WOODBRIDGE’ • 3 Bedrooms (master on main), 2.5 Baths
SOLD
11 Centennial Parkway
$225,000 • 1 bed, 1 bath • 680 Sqft unit with HUGE (10 x 10) west exposed balcony • New oak cupboards with cherry stain, quartz countertops, stainless appliances (2 ovens) carpet, bright 4 piece bath with new fixtures, paint, light fixtures and closet organizer. • Storage is in-suite laundry hook - up possible Maintenance fee’s $180/mo
#105-8231 Granville Ave Richmond
SOLD $445,000 • Ground floor unit with private entrance! • Spacious, 1,318 Sqft 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit has fresh neutral colours throughout! • Bright white kitchen with sunny eating area • French doors leading to HUGE patio with privacy hedging • Workshop too!
#101-1250 55th St.
SOLD
527 Erin Place
5360 12th Avenue, www.realestateinsouthdelta.ca Delta BC, V4M 2B3
July 31, 2015 The Delta Optimist A31
RE/MAX Progroup Realty 604.946.8000 follow: realestatedelta.com
Richard Lowe Realtor | RIBC Personal Real Estate Corporation richard@realestatedelta.com
Jennifer McGregor Realtor Personal Real Estate Corporation 604.908.1593 | jennifer@realestatedelta.com
Amy Lambert Realtor 604.323.3147 | amy@realestatedelta.com
Top 1% of all Realtors in Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver
Debbie Dray Office Administrator debbie@realestatedelta.com
Donating a portion of our commission on each home sold to Children’s Hospital
*Based on number of sales in whole or in part of Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board
NEW LISTING!
2.45 ACRES!
4369 41B Street | $2,249,000 5,042 sq.ft. - 5 bdrms - 3 bath - plus 2 bdrms & 2 bath in-law suite - minutes from Ladner Town centre & Westham Island - 2.45 acre lot
NEW LISTING!
5417 15B Ave. | $1,288,000
5500 Swiftsure Bay | $549,000
2,835 sq.ft. - 3 bdrms - 3 bath - den - family room detached garage - Tsawwassen - 23,551 sq.ft. lot - park like setting
1,330 sq.ft. - 2 bdrms - den - 2 bath 55+ gated community - detached garage
HALF DUPLEX!
NEW LISTING!
NEW LISTING!
5063 Linden Drive | $549,900
5685 51 Ave. | $749,900
#109-1175 Ferguson Rd. | $254,900
2,115 sq.ft. - half duplex - 3 bdrms 1 bath up
2,988 sq.ft. - 5 bdrms - 3 bath
952 sq.ft. - 2 bdrms - 2 bath - extensive updates
1 bdrm mortgage helper down - 4,505 sq.ft. lot
1 bdrm in-law suite - 6,212 sq.ft. lot
- oversized patio - Tsawwassen
NEW LISTING!
SOLD
NEW LISTING! by
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4914 57A St.
Listed by RE/MAX Progroup
SOLD
NEW LISTING! by
lowe richassrdociates +a
4525 48B St.
Listed by RE/MAX Progroup
NEW LISTING!
SOLD
SOLD
NEW LISTING! by
lowe richassrdociates +a
5616 Maple Cres.
Listed by RE/MAX Progroup
SOLD
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lowe richassrdociates +a
4736 Cedar Tree Lane
Listed by RE/MAX Progroup
lowe richassrdociates +a
#11-4748 54A Street
Listed by RE/MAX Progroup
SOLD
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lowe richassrdociates +a
5267 Walnut Place
Listed by RE/MAX Progroup
SOLD
lowe richassrdociates +a
5575 Anchor Bay
Listed by Sutton Seafair NEW LISTING!
NEW LISTING! by
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4581 53rd Street
Listed by RE/MAX Progroup
SOLD
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lowe richassrdociates +a
#15 - 4949 47A Street
Listed by Frontline Real Estate Services
All our homes are miracle homes!
SOLD
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lowe richassrdociates +a
#9-4695 47 Ave
Listed by RE/MAX Progroup
A32 The Delta Optimist July 31, 2015
“Together we can do more”
THE CHANCEYS 778.434.8899
www.FlexRateGroup.com
RE/MAX City Realty
S Y E C N A CH ARE C E H T
CONNECTING WITH YOU WHEREVER YOU ARE: direct 778.434.8899 www.FlexRateGroup.com RE/MAX City Realty
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SUPER SPACIOUS TOWNHOUSE
101 4758 53rd Street, Ladner
#6, 5501 Ladner Trunk Road, Ladner
Absolutely terrific 3 bedroom PLUS DEN 1,800 sq.ft. townhome in sought-after Sycamore Court complex! Do not miss this one, they rarely come available! Great layout. Vaulted ceilings in separate living room, gas fireplace, formal dining room, large master suite on main floor; other bedrooms below. Double Garage, LARGE REAR YARD!
$598,800
Bright 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo located in Sunningdale. This is a must to see. Loads of updates over last 4 years include beautiful laminate floors, light fixtures, and kitchen with glass tile backsplash. All new appliances and more. Terrific location close to shops, parks, recreation.
$319,900
July 31, 2015 The Delta Optimist A33
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THE CHANCEYS 778.434.8899
RE/MAX City Realty
www.FlexRateGroup.com PEBBLE HILL RANCHER 5590 Wallace Ave., Tsawwassen Stunning 3 bedroom, 2 bath rancher on a large private lot in desirable Pebble Hill. Newer flooring throughout, new paint, newer roof, new furnace, new hot water tank and so much more. Beautiful living room with gorgeous fireplace, dining room with garden window; loads of windows in the kitchen, eating area and family room to capture all the green space in the south back yard. Master bedroom with walk in closet and 4 piece ensuite. Start Packing!
$849,000
of our listing commission to the Charity or Church of your Choice
4829 48th Avenue, Ladner Here’s your opportunity to own part of Ladner’s heritage. The “Wilson” house built in 1903 sits on a lovely 12,700 sq.ft. lot in the heart of Historic Ladner. “Arts & Crafts” style home with 10’ ceilings, country kitchen and loads of charm is awaiting your TLC. Potential to move house put a coach house behind and create a second lot for a new house with coach house. Amazing opportunity to own a piece of Ladner’s heritage. Must be approved by the Corp. of Delta.
$988,000
COMING SOON ....
4770 52A Street, Ladner QUIET SOUTH EAST CORNER SUITE with a huge patio. Beautifully real oak wood flooring, light fixtures, stainless steel appliances. Wonderful layout with bright kitchen with lots of windows. Eating area, Dining room, Living room with gas fireplace; 2 good size bedrooms & 2 baths. Rarely offered in one of Ladner’s best complexes Westham Lane. Steps to shopping, restaurants & transit.
NEW LISTING
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THE CHANCEYS 778.434.8899
RE/MAX City Realty
www.FlexRateGroup.com
OPEN SUNDAY 2-4
JUST LISTED
4559 64th Street, Ladner You won’t find this size of 2 level home again any time soon - 3,200 square foot home on a 73 x 140 foot (10,256 sq.ft. lot) in Ladner. Fabulous upper floor with 3 bedrooms, kitchen; living & dining with vaulted ceilings; and a family room that leads to a spacious deck. Large 2 bedroom LEGAL SUITE below. Don’t delay!
$869,000
July 31, 2015 The Delta Optimist A35
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A36 The Delta Optimist July 31, 2015
jane@janemeadows.com www.janemeadows.com
$299,900
#18-5661 LADNER TRUNK RD
4499 47TH STREET
2 Bedroom Condo with 2 sundecks, top floor, walking distance to shops and recreation facilities. Pets allowed.
Jane Meadows 604-943-8080
NEW LISTING
SOLD
$998,000
G N I K S A R E OV ★ ★
451 MILSOM WYND - RANCHER
#221-4955 RIVER ROAD #305-4955 RIVER ROAD Progroup 5360 12th Ave. www.janemeadows.com
NEW LISTING COMING SOON! 2 Level - Pebble Hill
Jane Meadows 604-943-8080
Stunning, totally updated 3-bedroom Rancher on a lovely landscaped, corner, west-exposed 9,849 sq.ft. lot. This 2000 sq.ft. Rancher has quality craftsmanship throughout and is located in one of Tsawwassen’s most desirable neighbourhoods, Pebble Hill. This home has a very functional layout for a family and a fully finished workshop/studio in the rear yard.
Jane Meadows 604-943-8080
• BUYING OR SELLING REAL ESTATE, CALL JANE 604-943-8080 • ESTATES SALES ie: Probate, P.O.A’s • RELOCATION SPECIALIST • 25 YEARS IN REAL ESTATE
A40 The Delta Optimist July 31, 2015