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All three components of Northgate will have access to ample underground parking. To maximize connectivity and community, a landscaped central courtyard will provide an engaging space to interact or ﬁnd a quiet spot to enjoy some fresh air. Landscaping work for the courtyard has begun and will feature tranquil walkways and seating areas, a children’s play structure, and a dramatic water fountain with basalt columns.

Travelling down 56 Street in Tsawwassen, you can’t help but notice the active construction site and numerous buildings rising at the corner of 18 Avenue. This is Northgate, Century Group’s latest mixed-use, transit-oriented development at the gateway to Tsawwassen. Designed by local architects Dandyk + Wollin, with construction by local builder Unitech, Northgate will create a new neighbourhood centre that provides convenient and walkable retail, services and amenities to the local community and transit users. Completion of the project is expected for February 2016. Standing tall on the corner is 1777 The Offices at Northgate, which will be home to professional offices, retail shops, services, and a café for residents and the adjacent community. To date, all concrete work on the building is done, and the site team is now working on the roof and installation of the exterior glass and stone façade to enclose the structure. Beside the offices stands The Wexford, a 4-storey building that will be Century Group’s newest Bria

seniors’ independent living community with 65 premium rental suites. Exterior ﬁnishes for this building are currently being installed, and you can see the contemporary style it brings to the project with its West Coast Modern architecture.

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Tucked behind the oﬃces and seniors’ buildings are the CityHomes at Northgate, a collection of 41 brownstone-style townhomes divided into three residential Blocks for added privacy. Construction on Blocks 1 and 2 is now ﬁnished, and Block 3 is on track to be completed by the end of the year.

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features that residents will love about this new building. Rooftop gardens, an outdoor plaza and underground parking will make it exceptional in Delta.

Following on the success of The Waterford, Century Group will open The Wexford this February, which will be an integrated part of the larger mixed-use Northgate neighbourhood in Tsawwassen. The Wexford is Century Group’s fourth Bria seniors’ residence, oﬀering a boutique retirement living experience with 65 rental suites; about half the size of it’s sister residence, The Waterford. Contemporary, coastally-inspired interior design, and thoughtfully curated lifestyle services geared towards active seniors are some of the

Construction on The Wexford is nearing completion, and the ﬁrst residents are expected to move in February 2016. The Wexford Presentation Centre is located inside The Waterford at 1345 56 Street in Tsawwassen, and will be open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 12-4 pm starting October 20 to accept reservations. For more information, contact Jane Bryce, Sales Manager at 604 948-4477. BriaCommunities.ca

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A number of upgrades are also being made to the surrounding area of this new community. 55a Street has been repaved and new curbing installed, while a unique street treatment with ‘parking pockets’ and landscaping enhances the safety and curb appeal of the street. A new sidewalk will be placed in front of Northgate along 56 Street in the coming months.

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Which direction will the electorate take the new riding of Delta in Monday’s federal election? It’s shaping up to be a closer race than in previous elections.

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GORD GOBLE

Delta voters will finally get the chance to cast their ballots Monday as the longest federal election campaign in recent memory comes to a close. Conservative incumbent Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Liberal Carla Qualtrough, New Democrat Jeremy Leveque and Anthony Devellano of the Greens have spent the last 11 weeks campaigning in the new riding of Delta, which finally brings North Delta and South Delta together and no longer lumped in with either Richmond or Surrey. Polls suggest B.C. will be a tight, three-way race, although it remains to be seen whether that will play out in Delta, which has long been a Conservative stronghold. What seems certain is the level of interest in this year’s election is high across the country as Elections Canada says an estimated 3.6 million people voted during four days of advance polls, which represents a 71 per cent

increase over the three days of advance polling in 2011. More than 500,000 British Columbians voted in those polls, with 11,679 Deltans casting ballots. In Delta, the high turnout at all-candidates meetings, which saw a large contingent of vocal supporters come out for the Conservative, NDP and Liberal candidates, is another sign of a higher level of interest in the campaign. Drawing some heat for not attending the first all-candidates forum in Ladner, Findlay is a first-term MP who rose quickly through the ranks in Stephen Harper’s government to become minister of national revenue. She has campaigned on her government’s fiscal record and other issues, including protecting the country from terrorism, while also highlighting what she’s done to benefit the riding and raise its profile. Harper made a campaign stop in Ladner last month and had high praise for Findlay. Her opponents have campaigned hard on what’s wrong with the Harper’s

government and the need for change. Qualtrough slammed the Conservatives over what she said is a lack of decency with their campaign, which she contends has been filled with misinformation, further exposing the need for change.

Both Leveque and Qualtrough have been critical of what they say is a watered-down environmental assessment process, with the NDP candidate noting there’s no valid business case for the proposed Terminal 2 at Roberts Bank. As far as how the campaign has unfolded, Devellano, who admitted he’s had little organizational support backing him up, said that, so far, all participants in Delta have “kept it classy.” No character assassination has gone on, which

is a miracle when compared with the tenor of the national campaign, he added. Also saying he’s glad the Delta campaign was void of nastiness, Leveque noted Deltans deeply care about their issues. “I was really pleased to see people here are still as passionate about the issues that are important to them and still want the kind of quality representation that I’ve known that they’ve wanted, but confirmed speaking to them at the door. They’re ready for the kind of change we’re offering and think we are still the best place to defeat the Conservatives. The conversations I’ve had at the door are incredibly encouraging,” he said. Qualtrough said she’s filled with anticipation as well as gratitude for her volunteer support, saying the campaign has reinforced her belief in the fundamental goodness of people. “Delta voters expect strong local representation and hold their elected officials to account. Our riding will potentially tip the balance of power in Ottawa. Our votes matter locally

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but this time nationally our voices will count significantly,” Qualtrough said. “I know voters are engaged; we only need to look to the turnout for the advanced polls to know that people have had enough.” Findlay said she met thousands of Deltans and wants to thank them for enthusiasm and support to elect someone who will bring the perspective and concerns of the community directly to the decisionmakers in Ottawa. “Throughout this campaign the one message that I’ve heard over and over is that Deltans are concerned about Canada’s economy and the path on which we’re headed,” she said. “Deltans want leaders who will protect their jobs, support their families and create the conditions for economic growth, while at the same time fighting for the things that make our community unique: our heritage, our culture, our environment and our freedom.” Devellano has tried to convey that a Green MP is the only one that would be able to represent the riding without party interference.

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Voters must remember they have to go to their assigned polling stations Monday. Unlike provincial or municipal elections, where registered voters can go to any polling station, residents hoping to cast a ballot in Monday’s federal election must go to the polling station listed on their voter information cards. Those cards, which were mailed out by Elections Canada, are not considered sufficient ID on their own. Bringing in the card will help speed up the process, but voters will also need to provide a governmentissued piece of identification, such as a driver’s license or provincial ID, which has your address and photo. If you don’t have that form of ID, or your

driver’s licence doesn’t have your current address, two pieces of identification are required, with at least one having your current address. A health card, library card, passport, birth certificate or even something like a label on a prescription bottle are considered acceptable for one piece that doesn’t have your address. The second piece that needs to have your address can be something like a bank statement, personal cheque or mortgage contract, income tax statement or vehicle ownership document.

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Delta communites united again

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New federal riding sees South Delta combined with North Delta for first time in two decades BY

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It’s a whole new ball game but it remains to be seen if that will result in a different outcome. Among the more intriguing races in B.C. in Monday’s federal election is in the new riding of Delta, which, as a result of electoral boundary changes, has seen North Delta and its 50,000-plus residents united with South Delta for the first time in more than two decades. The communities of Ladner and Tsawwassen had, for several elections, been part of the riding of Delta-Richmond East, one that’s been dominated by the Conservatives, including Kerry-Lynne Findlay, who received over 54 per cent of the vote as a newcomer in 2011. That year she received 26,059 votes, more than the Liberals, New Democrats and Greens combined. The numbers for South Delta show Findlay with 12,887 votes, still more than those other three combined. It was a similar story when her predecessor John Cummins was MP. As far as North Delta, it had been part of NewtonNorth Delta, where things have been much closer. The riding has been held by the Conservatives (2004), Liberals (2006 and 2008) and New Democrats (2011). The winner has been decided by 1,000 votes or less in three of the last four elections. Four years ago saw the NDP’s Jinny Sims beat out Liberal Sukh Dhaliwal and Conservative Mani Fallon, although a closer look at the 2011 numbers show the Conservatives topping the polls in North Delta. In 2008, the North Delta numbers once again had the Conservative candidate on top, about 1,000 ahead of the NDP, while the Liberals were third even though

Liberal candidate Dhaliwal ended up winning after the Surrey numbers were added. This time around, polls suggest a three-way race in B.C. and some projection sites have the Conservatives being edged out in the reconfigured riding of Delta. That would mean a substantial shift in the numbers in either or both North Delta and South Delta. Findlay’s opponents in this year’s election believe that’s just what’s happening. “Certainly the old boundaries split up the New Democrat vote in Delta and lessened its impact. Having the new boundary the way it is, we’re all united together,” said NDP candidate Jeremy Leveque. “This is Delta together and I think New Democrats from the three different communities in Delta are all banding together. That’s certainly what we’re finding at our campaign office.” Liberal candidate Carla Qualtrough also said uniting Delta will help, adding it will be advantageous for the municipality to deal with just one MP. “I think the business of government will run more strongly and I think relationships will be stronger because you won’t have to manage the relationships of having two MPs within your municipality. I also think that in terms of just getting things done there will be straighter lines of decision making so if the municipality and the province and the feds want to do something together, it will be very clear who those players are and I think that will be really good for Delta,” she said. Anthony Devellano with the Greens said the days of Conservative dominance that was seen in DeltaRichmond East are likely gone.

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A redrawing of electoral boundaries has created the new federal riding of Delta for this year’s election. “I definitely think things has brought in millions of will change with North dollars for Delta, including Delta being included now,” new infrastructure funding, he said. Findlay, who has campaign Noting her government offices in both North Delta

and South Delta, said some residents in the north know who she is but she still has to introduce herself to others. She added some aren’t even aware the electoral boundaries have changed. “When they ask about me, I think I get a pretty favourable response from people from South Delta who tell their friends and neighbours or family in the north about me. I found that people are pleased and many know me, but not all, and that’s my job, of course, and my team’s job to introduce me to them.”

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They won’t be voting in next week’s federal election but local home learning students got a taste of what’s it like to head to the polls Tuesday in Ladner. Kids took part in Student Vote, a parallel election for students under the voting age, at the Ladner Baptist Church. The exercise was put on by the South Delta Home Learners, a home learning support group. “It’s all about getting to

“I think its good practice for them so it’s more familiar when they go to vote, they’ve kind of almost already done it,” said Fast. The purpose of Student Vote is to “provide young Canadians with an opportunity to experience the voting process firsthand and build the habits of informed and engaged citizenship,” the initiative’s website notes. Student Vote is a program of CIVIX, a nonpartisan group described as Canada’s leading civic education organization.

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It won’t be long now before home mail delivery disappears in Ladner. A recent letter by a Canada Post official to Delta CAO George Harvie, which was posted this week on the Corporation of Delta’s website, states the postal agency intends to begin the installation of community mailboxes in Ladner in the coming days. “Our anticipated start date is next Tuesday, but this could be moved up or back by a few days, pending the completion of work in other communities,” the letter states. The change affects approximately 4,900 addresses, all of which will soon have to pick up their mail at community mailboxes. It’s been a fact of life for years for newer housing developments and multi-family complexes, but the switch to community mailboxes for homes that have had traditional home

delivery hasn’t gone over well with many residents, prompting the municipality to distance itself from the scheme. Delta reiterated this week that it’s a Canada Post initiative and it’s the agency that selected the sites for the community mailboxes. FILE PHOTO Delta engineerCanada Post expects to begin installing director Stephen ing community mailboxes in Ladner Lan told the Optimist next week. Canada Post is “the Post spokesperson told the sole approving authority here” and that Delta was Optimist those addresses will be added to the 2,553 approached only to review potential accessibility issues addresses already served by community mailboxes in and utility conflicts. the area. Canada Post began to Ladner residents opted phase out home delivery in for smaller groupings of Canadian communities last community mailboxes year as a cost-cutting move and Canada Post says, on and Ladner was selected as average, there will be 36 the first Lower Mainland addresses served by each community to lose the sersite. vice. Canada Post has requestCanada Post hasn’t proed that anyone with quesvided a date when home tions or concerns regarding delivery will be eliminated the mailbox transition prohere. cess call a dedicated tollNoting that residents free line at 1-844-454-3009 with postal code V4K or visit canadapost.ca. will be affected, a Canada

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TED MURPHY

MURPHY’S LAW Something happened on the way to another slam dunk. Federal elections have been foregone conclusions in these parts for about as long as most people can remember. Voters have consistently, and in great numbers, lined up behind the candidate that occupies the furthest right spot on the political spectrum, with the only real drama being whether said candidate gets more votes than all the others combined. That’s been the case in the last two elections, but there’s definitely a different vibe this time around. That’s not to say Conservative incumbent Kerry-Lynne Findlay is necessarily on her way out, but for the first time in a long while there’s actually an honestto-goodness race, one in which the outcome isn’t determined before the writ is dropped. I must admit it’s taken me a while to wrap my head around that notion given the riding’s history and the fact Findlay got more than 54 per cent of the vote last time, but that victory was four years ago, which can be an eternity in politics, and a number of factors have changed since then. A redrawing of electoral boundaries that has seen Delta become a federal riding of its own for the first time in a couple of decades will undoubtedly have an impact, but swapping Richmond East for North Delta isn’t a game-changer by itself. Richmond East is likely a little further right, but the Conservative candidate won the North Delta polls in the last two federal elections so it’s not a dramatic shift. A change in mood across the country, one that has seen support for the Conservatives dip and the Liberals rise, can’t help but permeate each riding, Delta included, and will likely play a greater role in tightening up the local race than any other factor. The other variable is Findlay herself, who as the minister of national revenue, has positioned herself as an Ottawa insider that can continue to deliver results for Delta. At first blush that would seem to be a decided advantage, but this is a place where the electorate doesn’t necessarily embrace the establishment, having opted for a maverick like John Cummins for years and an independent in Vicki Huntington, who bested the ultimate insider in Wally Oppal back in 2009 when she was elected provincially for the first time. What all that means for the incumbent this time around is difficult to say, but at the very least it should translate into a horse race the likes of which we haven’t seen in these parts in a very long time.

Thoughtful development now finally on way 10 years later MIKE SCHNEIDER

COMMUNITY COMMENT Almost 10 years to the day I wrote my first Community Comment for this paper. For those scoring at home, that is about 170 articles and 85,000 words. A few of my comments have slipped through the cracks in various hard drive failures, the result of which has made me the king of multiple back-ups for all my files. I was curious what my first comment was so I checked in with Ted Murphy. Not surprisingly, it was mostly about a poll that suggested the majority of South Deltans wanted some services and development in the community. Just think, in a year from now we will be able to buy tennis balls without having to drive to Richmond! If you read this paper, most of you will know that I have been a supporter of thoughtful development scenarios that I believe will enhance the lives of families in Delta. Was there really any way

that we could insulate ourselves from the status quo in a perceived Pleasantville? I never did but there are many that did and still do. Compromise will win in the end. I haven’t always written about development issues. Many of my contributions have been political in nature. I have been involved in municipal and provincial politics for many, many years in Vancouver and Delta, here for the past 20 of them. I must admit that as I get older, my political interest is waning somewhat. Now, for the most part, I like to muse about food, the food system and teaching youngsters how to grow, share and eat food that they have grown themselves on school farms. Project Pickle has been a rewarding and valuable initiative for all involved. Having said that, my political sensibilities are on high right now and I am intrigued by what I have been witnessing in the lead up to the big day on Monday. My daughter was home for the Thanksgiving weekend and we took some time to talk about things before we made our way to the advance polls. I have no idea how she or my wife Peggy voted and that is the way it should be in my view. We all shared our observations and commented on the issues and the campaigns themselves.

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The big push to get the youth vote out seems to be working. Advance polling numbers are up a whopping 16 per cent over the last election, which would seem to point toward a greater overall turnout at the polls, an outcome that can only be good. Also, to the youth vote, it would seem that Donald Trump and gun control issues in the United States have had a profound effect on young voters north of the border. It has been encouraging to hear from my daughter describing her discussions with friends on the political front there and here. Recently, University of Texas governors have put forward a new law that will allow licensed gun users to carry concealed weapons in buildings on campus. This frightening move, that may have far-reaching consequences, has apparently resonated in Canada. Youth here, it would seem, understand the differences between Republicans and Democrats and are absolutely appalled by the freaky gun thing in American schools. How they act on this fear and loathing north of the 49th will certainly be interesting to see. Mike Schneider is founder of Project Pickle and likes to write about growing, cooking and eating food.

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October 16, 2015 The Delta Optimist A9 Letters to the Editor

Tolerant electorate gets politicians it deserves

Editor: Re: With election just 12 days off, it’s almost safe to turn on TV, Community Comment, Oct. 7 In the words of T.S. Eliot: “An election is coming and the foxes have a sincere interest in prolonging the lives of the poultry.” Politics in Canada should reflect and, at its best, conciliate the nation’s differences. Increasingly, it does the opposite. It distorts, amplifies and inflames conflict in a political system with few checks and balances, where “politics denigrates politicians” and “politicians denigrate politics.”

In a land whose political landscape has been consistently defined by a voting public with an insatiable appetite for government services and an unending tolerance and indifference for government mismanagement and even outright scandal, Canada’s moderate majority seems to have become politically homeless and electorally irrelevant. Certainly, we would have to look no further than the past 30 years in Ottawa, climaxing in the current political spectacles played out inside and outside of the Canadian Parliament by those whom “We the People” have elected.

In the ensuing political slash and burn election campaign of four party leaders busily outspending, out-promising and out-pandering each other, we’d perhaps do well to reflect on an observation by Clive Staples Lewis (C.S.) in his Abolition of Man: “We make men without chests and expect of them virtue and enterprise. We laugh at honour and are shocked to find traitors in our midst. We castrate and bid the geldings be fruitful.” Yes, indeed, we deserve our political leaders, just as our political leaders so richly deserve us. E.W. Bopp

A STRONGVOICE FOR DELTA Delta voters turned up in record numbers at the advance polls over the Thanksgiving long weekend. Across the country the electorate sent a strong message: together, we are ready for change. As your Delta Liberal candidate, I am proud of our plan that gives everyone a real and fair chance to succeed. Our plan focuses on growing the economy and strengthening the middle class. It focuses on investing in people and the things that make our lives better: roads, clean energy, schools, hospitals, and public transit. A Liberal government will provide middle class families more money to help raise their kids with our Canada Child Beneﬁt, and lower personal income taxes for the middle class. Under a Liberal government, 9/10 families will receive more money than they receive now which will help them to make ends meet. A Liberal government will protect income splitting for seniors, restore Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) eligibility to 65, enhance and expand the Canada Pension Plan and increase annual GIS payments to single seniors up to $920. We will deliver a National Housing Strategy with a focus on affordable housing, restore Canada Post home delivery, revamp a broken immigration system and offer a solid plan for our environment that does not pit it against the economy. A Liberal plan is the right plan for Delta. I will be a strong and effective voice for us in Ottawa. Like you, I am deeply committed to Delta. I am humbled and grateful for the extraordinary support I have received during this election campaign. I ask for your vote on October 19th. Sincerely,

Important not to squander the right our forefathers fought valiantly to protect

Editor: Who are you going to vote for in the upcoming election? Think about a little bit of history. Most of our forefathers (and mothers) fought in either the First World War or the Second World War. Some in both. To what end? To give us the right to vote in a democracy without fear or repercussions.

We have that right because of our ancestors. When you think about it, there is no wrong vote. It’s our chance to put an X on a ballot in a democratic government. Many countries don’t have this right. The question is: Who do we vote for? The answer is honour our ancestors by voting for one of the candidates. There is no

wrong vote. It’s the power and principle of voting that counts. So, please, come out and do just that, for the candidate you like the most, or not so much, and honour those who fought for this right. No candidate is perfect, but no human is either and they all are human. Elise Leyland

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Editor: Re: Voting Conservative is good for the environment, letter to the editor, Oct. 7 Man, I almost choked on my Wheaties when I read Bill Belsey thinks voting Conservative is good for the environment. I am very disturbed the Harper government’s war on science has shut down or underfunded many of Canada’s environmental protection agencies and destroyed years of valu-

able research. Just for fun, Google “Experimental Lakes” for only one example of the Harper government’s actions. It seems the Harper government (as he likes us to call it) has discovered a huge surplus, and has been throwing money around Delta trying to get rid of it. How about putting it into the medical system or education? Harper has dragged those two old bogeymen, “the

deficit” and “taxes,” out from under the bed again, this time joined by “terrorists,” in an attempt to get us to vote for him, so he can save us from those taxes and from the horde of bad guys just waiting to blow us up. I would suspect that it’s Harper’s corporate masters that don’t want to pay those taxes or protect the environment. I don’t mind paying taxes because I know the money

will (well, should) come back to help me or my fellow citizens in some way. If there isn’t enough in the coffers to do what the country needs, why not make some “tough decisions” and squeeze another nickel or two out of the corporations that boast they have made “the highest profits in the history of the country.” Please, voters, be alert and fully informed when you vote. Ralph Parker

Good government during troubled economic times

Editor: Re: More Conservative fear mongering, letter to the editor, Oct. 9 The letter form M. Tietjen suggests the Conservatives had a huge surplus to work with when they were elected thanks to the previous Liberal government when, in fact, the Conservatives inherited a $500 billion debt that was racked up during good times economically.

Paul Martin was a very good finance minister who managed to have more revenue than expenses for a couple of years but only the Conservatives have put money toward the reduction of our debt, which has come during some very volatile times that have hindered every country in some way. We are actually one of the best examples of good government during these

times. During the Liberal reign we had one of the highest debt per capita in the world and we have slowly worked to make this better. The Liberals suggest we should run a bigger deficit and pay it back later, which they never did in the past and will not be able to in the future. The Conservatives have reduced our GST from seven per cent to five per

cent, which is a huge savings for all Canadians. They have split income for seniors, which is also a huge savings for the middle class, which the Liberals are saying they will help, and they have returned the five per cent GST on gas taxes to the municipalities for them to spend on infrastructure, etc. Tell me what is wrong so far? Ed Claggett

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things I feel I must consider now when voting. My future may depend on who is elected as the next prime minister. My grandfather told me the strength of a nation is in its children. Skilled and well educated children will grow to be productive citizens that will create and supply the jobs for the future. The past four years have been dismal. I

see a need for renewal and change. I feel Canada needs a kick start. After checking out the websites of the political parties in this election, I have come to one conclusion, the Liberals have the best and most comprehensive plan that addresses my concerns — better transit, restoring the long form census, transparency in government and there is also

a plan to help my aging grandparents. Not only that but Liberal candidate Carla Qualtrough is eloquent, passionate and, most importantly, she listens. I encourage all young Canadians to research the issues they face and then get out and vote. We need to get our country back on track. Amrick Gill

Firefighters criticized because they didn’t endorse Conservative candidate Editor: Re: Endorsement not appropriate, letter to the editor, Oct. 9 S.M. Cruickshank states she finds it disturbing that firefighters would endorse Liberal candidate Carla

Qualtrough. Why? It’s not the fact firefighters endorsed someone that is upsetting to her, I believe it’s the fact they didn’t endorse her candidate, Conservative Kerry-Lynne Findlay. I highly doubt she

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Dikes protect us from the mercy of the sea ANNE MURRAY

BY THE BAY At high tide, parts of the Fraser delta are below sea level, protected only by our extensive dike system. Historically, the delta was a mix of cattail and bulrush marshes, bogs and wet prairie. A huge lake lay near Sumas Mountain, relic of the last glaciers. The Fraser River kept changing course, its strong freshet flow seeking new routes through the sand banks at its mouth. We can only imagine now how vast the flocks of waterfowl and shorebirds using this enormous wetland must have been. Looking at the highlydeveloped landscape around us, it is difficult to realize that much of this land is still at the mercy of the sea, relying on 250 kilometres of dikes to protect it. The dikes were first built in the late 1800s by farmers drain-

ing land for livestock and crops. Early homes had no basements and were linked by boardwalks; roads were laid on corduroy beds of logs. Localized flooding was common. Yet within a few decades, the landscape was transformed into agricultural land with many small communities. The dikes along the Fraser constrained the river to a permanent route, changing the way its sediment is deposited. Side channels silt up and endless dredging is required to maintain transportation routes. Extensive land filling has allowed the growth of cities. Dikes define the local landscape: the neat line between land and sea. They provide trails for walking and cycling, farm machinery routes, and a few bonus metres of elevation from which to view the wide delta skies and the mountains, islands and ocean that surround us. Boundary Bay dike, at 20 kilometres long, must be the longest stretch of publicly-walkable ocean

dike in the delta. It allows beautiful views of the Coast Mountains, the snowcapped peak of Mount Baker, and the San Juan and southern Gulf Islands. At this time of year, high water occurs during daylight hours as the rhythm of the tides changes with the season. To the north, fields are busy with farm operations, while the bay waters to the south are alive with tens of thousands of migrating waterfowl flying in for the winter, flocks of gulls and shorebirds, and raptors hunting for prey. If you visit, park only in designated locations: at the south ends of 64th Street, 72nd Street, 104th Street (Delta Heritage Airpark), Delta, or Mud Bay Park, 48th Avenue, Surrey. Anne Murray’s books on Delta’s natural and ecological history, A Nature Guide to Boundary Bay and Tracing Our Past, a Heritage Guide to Boundary Bay, are available in local stores or from www.natureguidesbc.com. She blogs at www.natureguidesbc.wordpress.com.

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Domestic violence has staggering impact JIM CESSFORD

CHIEF’S CHATS I have written about violence in relationships before, and I will continue to do so until it is nonexistent in our community. Domestic violence is not just about physical aggression, but includes sexual violence and emotional and financial abuse. These behaviours have a staggering emotional impact on all members of a family exposed to it. In most cases, women are the target of violence and abuse, but children, seniors and intimate partners can also be victimized. Children are particularly vulnerable

when they witness or are exposed to violence. They are at risk of emotional, behavioural, cognitive and social problems. Many of these children experience immediate physical and psychological damage, and in some cases, it is lifelong. Some acts of violence are so horrendous, I cannot describe them in this article. To think that children witness these events, scenes that take an emotional toll even on first responders, makes me sick to my stomach. Some children end up losing both parents — one is dead, the other is in jail — and this has to stop. It is not just extreme violence that causes major damage in a family: verbal abuse of name-calling, swearing, berating; emotional abuse involving

the evening will include As future nurses, they from Kwantlen Polytechnic controlling and aggressive recognize the serious health an interactive play and University. behaviour; sexual abuse and social impact of domes- an awards ceremony for Our current students are including unwanted sexual students that took part in clearly committed to ending tic abuse, and through their touching, harassment or the Healthy Relationships passion, education and violence in intercourse; contest through the Surrey, action, I know they will relationships and finanSome acts of violence from a public make a difference. Delta and White Rock cial abuse are so horrendous, I health perOn Nov. 19, we are gath- school districts. Tickets are through which cannot describe them spective; they ering with partner agencies $25 and can be purchased through the Grand Taj at and our community to hold are working many vicin this article. 604-599-4352. on a project to a fundraising dinner at the tims are Jim Cessford retired earGrand Taj Hall in Surrey. educate bar, oppressed lier this year after 20 years The emcee for the event is restaurant and beauty salon financially, living without as chief of the Delta Police well known television perstaff about the signs of necessities, unable to sussonality Pamela Martin and Department. domestic abuse. tain independent lives. I belong to the Network to End Violence in Relationships (NEVR), a network of various agencies that are working to The Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta Development Variance Permit LU007371 end abuse. NEVR, which will hold a Public Hearing, in accordance with the To vary Section 305 of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. is coordinated by Dr. Local Government Act, to consider the following 2750, 1977” by varying the required front yard proposed projects and related applications: Balbir Gurm, focuses on average setback for the principal structure on proposed Lots 1 and 2 to 7.4 m from the required Surrey and North Delta, Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2015 setbacks, which: and includes representaTime: 7:00 p.m. a. on proposed Lot 1, would be 8.9 m, regardless Place: Council Chamber tion from social agencies of which lot is constructed first; and Delta Municipal Hall and law enforcement, and b. on proposed Lot 2, would range from 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent works with nursing students

Public Hearing - Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Delta, BC V4K 3E2

Notice of Land Use Contract Discharge DELTA LAND USE CONTRACT DISCHARGE BYLAW NO. 7451 – (File No. LU007492) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the Council Meeting to be held on Monday, October 26, 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 of Delta Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 7451, 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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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 Project No. 2 Application for Rezoning projects shall be given an opportunity to be heard (File No. LU007452) at the Public Hearing on matters contained in the bylaws and/or proposed by the applications. Location: 4915 Central Avenue, as shown Should you have any concerns or comments you outlined in bold on MAP NO. 2 wish to communicate to Council in advance of the Public Hearing, you can write 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 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 Tuesday, October 27, 2015. Project No. 1 Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (File No. LU007371) Location: 11774 96 Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 1

Pursuant to Section 890(4) of the Local Government Act and Council’s resolution on October 5, 2015, there will not be a Public Hearing for this bylaw. Web Page Location: October 5, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.01. 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 October 16, 2015 to October 26, 2015, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays. Please note that the Municipal Hall will be closed at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2015 due to the Federal Election. 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, October 26, 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 ClarenceTaylor Crescent Delta BCV4K 3E2 www.cor p.delta.bc.ca www.delta.ca

6.5 m to 7.5 m, depending on which lot is constructed first. Staff Contact: Robin Pallett – 604-946-3355 Web Location: September 28, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.01

MAP NO. 2 FILE NO. LU007452

Applicant: Howard Smid Telephone: 604-644-2754 Proposal: Application for Rezoning in order to permit subdivision and development of four bare land strata single family residential lots. “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7425 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RM1 Multiple Family (Duplex) Residential to Comprehensive Development Zone No. 458 in order to permit a four-lot bare land strata subdivision and construction of a new single family dwelling and coach house on each lot. Staff Contact: Stephanie Johnson – 604-946-3269 Web Location: September 28, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.02

Additional Information Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant Applicant: Jaswant Basi documentation may be inspected until Telephone: 604-338-9092 Tuesday, October 27, 2015. Proposal: Application for Rezoning and Municipal Hall: Community Planning and Development Department Development Variance Permit in order to permit subdivision and development of two single family Hours: 8:30 am to 4:45 pm Monday, Tuesday, residential lots. Wednesday, and Friday (except statutory holidays) “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” 8:30 am to 8:00 pm Thursday Amendment Bylaw No. 7472 Website: www.delta.ca To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Email: com-pln-dev@delta.ca by rezoning the subject property from RM1 Multiple Family (Duplex) Residential to RS7 Phone: 604-946-3380 Single Family (335 m2) Residential in order to Please note that Council may not receive further permit a two-lot subdivision and construction of submissions from the public or interested a new single family dwelling with an in-ground persons concerning any project after the Public Hearing has concluded. basement on each lot. MAP NO. 1 FILE NO. LU007371

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Green in more ways than one

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the environment really seems to be top of mind here

Q: What motivated you to run for office? A: I’ve never run for office before. I got nominated for the 2013 provincial election to run in Nanaimo where I grew up, but I ended up taking a business opportunity in Mexico. Now the opportunity came up and they needed somebody federally to run in Delta. It was something I’ve always wanted to try since I got that nomination in 2013, but it’s a big commitment. Basically, the stuff that’s happened in the last 10 years since Harper has been in charge, it’s just created an alarming situation. I wanted to be in a party that isn’t beholden to anybody and the Liberals, NDP and Conservatives have all been around forever and they owe a lot of favours. So, their hands are tied on a lot of issues and then their hands are tied by the fact that their votes are whipped. So for me, to have any ability to try to help fix what Harper has done, the only party you can possibly run with is the Greens. No whipped votes, they’re based on scientific and evidence-based decision making and common sense rather than what’s best for the petroleum industry, what’s best for Bay Street, what’s best for an Ottawabased leader whose only concern is the continued power structure. lol I don’t think I have either! Q: Do you think Delta is a perfect place for a Green message A: I think the environment really seems to be top of mind here. When I did the (Ladner Community Centre)

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Q: You took the bus in for this interview. Is that part of a Green lifestyle choice?

A: I live just one block up from the North Delta border, actually in Surrey right across the street.

and if by some amazing feat I managed to get elected, that’s great. If not, I think I’m always going to be part of the Green Party and be willing to throw my hat in the ring.

I’m 42 and I sell cars for Duek GM on Marine (Drive) in Vancouver

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A: In the last year-and-a-half I’ve been doing transit. I would love to have a car but it’s been to economize mostly, but I really love transit. I’m not actively against cars, but one of the beautiful things about the Lower Mainland is the transit is actually decent here. Where I grew up in Nanaimo, the transit is horrible. Transit in Delta, though, is deﬁnitely not as convenient. You’ll have the 640 running every hour, that sort of thing. I ﬁnd transit in Delta itself is a bit more of a challenge.

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debate two weeks ago, it was nothing but environment. It was interesting to listen to the Liberal and NDP candidates trying to out-environment the Green Party, basically. So it seems to me that a lot of people are recognizing the environment should be front and centre now and why vote “environmental light” which is what the NDP and Liberals are. Why not vote for the more extreme environmental movement, which is the Greens. It should be especially true in Delta with everything going on here. Q: What have you hearing from Deltans during the campaign? A: The number one concern seems to be the Deltaport expansion and the overwhelming majority seems to be very much against it. And so that one is kind of a no-brainer. The other issue that seems to be really on people’s minds around here is coal shipping, thermal U.S. coal. Those are issues they want to see strong leadership and stopping the expansion and stopping the shipping of thermal coal. Those are really big deals for a lot of people. Then in Tsawwassen, right along the U.S. border there, a lot of people are very concerned about the AM radio antennas that could go in on the American side. They’re very upset about that issue that’s not going away. More can be done about that. Q: If unsuccessful this time, are you considering running for public ofﬁce again? A: Ask me after the election. To be honest, I’m not sure. The experience so far has been gratifying in that it feels like you’re doing something important and necessary. Do I think I’m the ultimate person for this? Not necessarily, but I’m glad that I’m doing it this time

The next time around, we would create an EDA – an EDA is what the Greens call their electoral associations, they can do fundraising and all that. So there’s been no fundraising in Delta, there’s been no organization in Delta yet. So it’s literally I’ve had to start from scratch basically after the writ was dropped. So it’s been a challenge but it’s the kind of thing that I’m glad to be a part of it. I’ll probably do more in the future, but it’s a huge learning curve. Still, I’m glad I’m doing this and spreading the word. Q: Why should we vote Green? A: The reason it’s vital for Delta to vote green is so that Delta can finally have true representation in Ottawa. All the other parties whip their members of Parliament to vote how their leaders decide, regardless the effect on or opinions of Deltans. Harper, Mulcair and Trudeau care about the profits of multinational corporations more than they care about Delta. The Green Party introduced a 40-page platform, fully costed. You might have heard some of the platform: a billion dollars a year for sustainable developments, a seniors’ strategy, free tuition for college and university. This is fully costed. This isn’t pie-in-the sky stuff. These are platforms where we know how to get the money to pay for this. One of the ones would be to raise corporate tax rate to where it was in 2009. So, there’s some simple solutions to a lot of the problems we have. The Green Party also believes in a peacekeeping Canada, not a war-fighting Canada, and there seems to be a change in the tenor of what it means to be Canadian. It would seem the Harper government wants us to believe we are a warrior nation, that we’re here to lay down the law and impress everyone with our weaponry. That’s not the Canada I grew up in and I don’t think any of us want to be a warrior nation. We want to be there for the refugees. We want to be a shining beacon of hope for the rest of the world. That’s what I believe in and that’s what we are all about. I believe a lot of people, when they think about it, will feel the same way.

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Findlay loving life in Ladner

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Incumbent makes good on promise to move to riding

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Optimist reporters sat down with the four candidates running in Delta in next Monday’s federal election to gain some insights through one-on-one interviews. The answers are verbatim, although in some cases they’ve been edited for length. Here’s Sandor Gyarmati’s chat with Conservative incumbent KerryLynne Findlay: Q: You moved to Delta three years ago. How do you find life here? A: I started working here before I moved here and I did promise in the last campaign to move and we did. It took us a while to sell our house. We were living in the south part of Vancouver, three minutes outside the riding, but the riding then was Delta-Richmond East. We ended up moving to Ladner, a lovely, comfortable family home and two of my daughters were still at home but it’s just one now and she’s going to university. I have my three other children who moved but they’re here all the time and this is the family home now. I love it and we love the community. I have to say Delta really does itself proud in terms of its community events and its community spirit. I grew up in a smaller town on Vancouver Island before I finished high school in Vancouver and then UBC, and never really moved back there again. My parents retired out in White Rock in 1980. For me, it’s a bit of a returning to roots and having that small town community closeness. I love it and so does my husband, and there’s a lot to do here. There’s just a lot going on and a lot you can participate in, so I’m very proud of that and I really try very hard to convey back in Ottawa what Delta is, what this community is and what its history is, what its priorities are, and I think I’ve achieved that in bringing decision makers here as well as bringing a flavour of home there.

of longtime farming and fishing communities, where in some cases those families are still doing what their grandparents did. In others, they branched out into small business and enterprise, or leave and do great things and come home again. Also, we live on a river delta, so helping people in Ottawa, decision makers, understand what it is to live next to the mighty Fraser and the economic engine that is, it’s an educative process. Back east they’re thinking St. Lawrence Seaway, whereas here we think AsiaPacific, we think the largest fishing fleet in Canada, we think about farming and agri-foods and food products. A lot of our farmers here are amazingly successful business people who export their produce. We did a tour with the Delta Farmers’ Institute and brought out the parliamentary secretary for agriculture a few months ago to see how some farmers are converting more modern bio-fuel. Most people don’t know they are doing that. When you go to potato trial days, they’re there experimenting with different types of potatoes with their counterparts back east but also on behalf of Agriculture Canada. We have a lot going on that isn’t necessarily evident when you walk down the street. The history is certainly evident but all of that is part of what Delta is, much more than just a modern city. Q. What is your role as minister of national revenue?

Q: What have you learned about the constituents here? A: I think here in Delta you can’t separate modern day Delta from its history and its roots, and that’s as a farming and ﬁshing community, which it still is, along with small business and entrepreneurship and, of course, we have globally leading businesses in Tilbury. It’s amazing the reach of the businesses that are headquartered here in Delta in almost every industry and place of endeavour. We’ve got it all here in Delta. As far as that community spirit, I think that’s very much anchored in that multi-generational history here

A: I have been fortunate to have that trust placed in me and I think I have been very fortunate in my three roles, ﬁrst as parliamentary to justice because I was working with criminal justice reform. Then in a brief time as associate minister for national defence, it gave me an understanding of defence priorities, procurement, that sort of thing, and our role around the world in terms of where we sit with our allies. In revenue, I’ve been there now over two years and it’s one of the largest departments in government with over 42,000 employees. I have an annual budget of $4.3 billion a year and we have 51 tax services ofﬁces. It’s

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a large department and one which requires a knowledge and one I’ve certainly increased on economic issues of government. What I’ve tried to bring to it is some new initiatives because I’ve felt that although there is an historic and ongoing role for collections and enforcement, there was more we can do to support small businesses and the individual taxpayer.

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Q: Do you think Deltans will prefer a cabinet minister as well as someone on the inside of government?

A: I’m hearing that when I talk to residents, both at their door and at events when people come up and talk to me. I think even if people don’t know the inner workings of government, they know that if you’re a decision maker yourself and sitting at the table with decision makers, it’s a huge difference than if you’re an opposition MP or even a backbench MP. You just don’t have the same relationship with other decision makers where you can talk to them one-on-one and bring forward what’s important in your community. For instance, in addition to being a minister, you are put on at least two cabinet committees. So I’ve been sitting on treasury board, where we make the ﬁnal decisions on expenditures, and also on the economic prosperity cabinet committee… It’s very common for me in those discussions to talk about what my constituents are interested in, what they’re priorities are, both as Delta itself but also as a western MP speaking on behalf of British Columbia… Also as part of that I’ve been able to bring a lot of those people to Delta. Q: Have you read Stephen Harper’s hockey book? A: I have the hockey book and actually gave it as Christmas presents. My husband is a big hockey fan. I love football. I love hockey but not as much as football because I come from a three-generation CFL family. I think it’s wonderful he (the prime minister) wrote that book and gave the proceeds to charity.

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Leveque’s heart is in Delta NDP candidate cares about the place where he grew up

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Q: What drew you to the NDP and made you want to run as their candidate in Delta? A: I’ve always been a New Democrat since I joined the party when I was 18. Before that I always had an interest in the type of issues that they were looking to address – inequality; a big one for me, making sure that people are being paid fair wages for their work; addressing poverty concerns. So these were all things that appealed to me and I joined the party when I was 18. I got involved when I was at UBC with the UBC New Democrats. I took some time off, not away from the party but just away from politics, when I was doing my masters and throughout my PhD under the advice of my supervisor… I love teaching and research but I felt I needed to get back involved again because I was missing something… I got involved locally here with the local NDP and then I found out that Delta was looking for a candidate. And I always had it in my head that I would run someday and I thought, ‘Well, if Delta’s looking for a candidate, I know Delta, Delta is my home, maybe this is my chance.’ I put my hat in the ring and here we are now. Q: Historically the NDP has not been very strongly supported in this riding, especially South Delta. How can you overcome that? A: Part of the change is the perception of the NDP. Ever since 2011 when we became ofﬁcial Opposition, we’ve grown substantially. People are taking us much more seriously. Tom Mulcair has been one of the best leaders of the Opposition that we certainly have had in my lifetime, if not my parents’ lifetimes as well. Alberta was another phenomenon that really changed the way people are looking at us. I helped out on that election. I was in Calgary… There’s real momentum in Delta and part of that, of course, is the redrawing of the

boundaries of the riding. North Delta is traditionally strong NDP territory and we know we’ve always had New Democrats down here in South Delta. Having all of us together, having Delta reuniﬁed as a single riding has given new life to the New Democrats down here in South Delta… it’s really revived the party throughout the riding and people are getting very excited.

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Q: What is the feeling within the party and here locally for yourself as the candidate? A: Really excited. We’ve never been in a position where we’ve had, not only such a great team, we have a really, really strong leader. We have an incredibly strong front bench. We’re ready for government and I think we’ve proven that over the last four years… we’re very excited about the opportunity and we’re working incredibly hard to make sure that we get our message out. That people keep joining us… and that’s the kind of momentum we’re building. We’re all ready. Q: You talked about the gains the NDP made in the last election, but there have been some changes in the party since then. How can the party in its current form build on the gains that were made in the last election? A: I think it simply has to do with making sure that we re-contact all of the people that were involved last time and making sure that we’re not losing them, that they’re staying with us, and that’s what we’ve been doing. We’ve talked to the people who voted NDP last time and they’re just as engaged, if not more so, this time… people are just excited to see the kind of leadership and experience that Tom has and the kind of grassroots engagement that the NDP is traditionally very good at. We like to get out there and knock on the doors and talk to people, have real conversations, ﬁnd out what their concerns and issues are and people get excited about someone who wants to listen to what they have to say…

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Q: What makes you a good candidate to represent Delta?

A: That’s a challenging question, but I think it’s because I grew up here… Delta is my home. I was very happy growing up here. Delta was a wonderful place to grow up. I come from a pretty average family. Times were tough, bills were tight, but we were always happy and Delta gave us the opportunity, my family, to have a good life, to go to good schools... And the natural environment here, we have the bog, the watershed, we have Westham Island bird sanctuary -these are all things that I enjoy taking part in… Home is where your heart is, they say, and this is where my heart is and I think I would be a good representative because I do care so much about this place that I grew up in and have always been proud to call home. Q: The NDP does have the chance to form government for the ﬁrst time in its history. What would Canada under an NDP government look like? A: There would be less inequality. People would have the opportunities to thrive with better education, better social supports. We’d make sure that people were getting paid fair wages for fair work. Small businesses are the great generators of 80 per cent of jobs in Canada. We want to make sure that they keep creating those jobs to supply our local communities with goods and services but also to help build those communities... We’d do a much better job protecting our environment and our natural resources, and making sure that to the extent that we use our natural resources we get added value for them, that we’re not just ripping and shipping. We’d work hard to ensure that seniors got to retire in dignity, that veterans got the respect they deserve and the support they require… We would make our electoral system more fair. Democracy is only as strong and vibrant as the engagement and the belief amongst people that when they vote their vote is going to count. We would seek to make this election the last unfair election and make sure the next election we had that Parliament would look like what the people want it to look like. We would introduce a proportional representation system so that every vote would be counted and not just the ones that end up winning in a particular riding, as we have it now under ﬁrst-past-the-post.

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Liberal is a champion of inclusion

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Carla Qualtrough helping change attitudes about disabilities

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Optimist reporters sat down with the four candidates running in Delta in next Monday’s federal election to gain some insights through one-on-one interviews. The answers are verbatim, although in some cases they’ve been edited for length. Here’s Jessica Kerr’s chat with Liberal candidate Carla Qualtrough: Q: You have mentioned in the past that you were a Paralympic athlete. How did you get involved with the Paralympics? A: Well, I was always involved in sport all my life and I came from a family that spoke the language of sport so we did every sport imaginable, whether that was soccer or downhill skiing or water skiing, or whatever. But at some point all these sports became a little too difﬁcult because I am legally blind and that was it’s not when I was introduced to Paralympic sport and that, I can say, absolutely a party when you meet me that I only have changed my life. At a time when, I 10 per cent vision… I’ve started of one think, in my life I could have gone in to be really deliberate about telling different directions, I found a system people that I can and can’t see… that was really good at accommodating It’s a very different world, politics, when the fact that I couldn’t see and I just fell in you can’t see because you can’t read name love with both the idea of competing at a high tags, you can’t read agendas. I was at an alllevel in sport but also developing systems that could help people feel included… candidates meeting [recently] and they handed us a list of I ended up swimming for the national swim team, I questions and I couldn’t read it, and they hadn’t told me ended up at two Paralympic Games and won world they were going to hand us the list of questions so I just championships…. I ended up just wanting to give back had to get them to help me read it. It’s kind of educating to sport because I really think I would not be where I am people on really being deliberate and intentional and not trying to self-accommodate in some ways because people today if it weren’t for sport. really need to know what I can and can’t see…

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Q: How did it help you get where you are today? A: It taught me a bunch of valuable lessons. So, all the ones you would expect from sport about teamwork and determination and setting a goal and learning how to achieve it. But it also taught me on the more human rights and inclusion side about the power of using sport as a tool for social change, and about the power of inclusion and of helping people… I would go around the world on my travels and I would see how people with disabilities are treated elsewhere in the world and how they’re hidden and how they’re not allowed to work, or not allowed to contribute to society. It really made me fall in love with the idea of helping to make that change. It moved me forward in all my decisions in life and where I spend my volunteer time, where I’ve chosen to work, everything was motivated by those early learnings around the power of inclusion. Q: You ran for school board last year. What did you learn from that experience and how is that helping you in this campaign? A: I learned a lot from that experience. To be honest, going back to what we were just talking about, I learned about the need to be really honest with people about what I can and can’t see. Because… it’s not an obvious disability, it’s invisible to a lot of people. You can’t tell

Q: What attracted you to the Liberal Party and made you want to run as their candidate here in Delta? A: I’ve been a life-long Liberal. I spent part of my career living in Ottawa working for a number of Liberal MPs on the Hill as a staffer, more on the policy side, and I had a short stint in Paul Martin’s office at the PMO… I’ve seen the job that an effective MP can do in his or her community. So it was a very natural fit for me when I turned my mind to public office that I would run for the Liberals and was really honoured when the opportunity presented itself for me. Because I think my values very squarely fall within the four corners of the Liberal platform and the Liberal ideals. Q: There’s been a common theme in some of the election advertising that Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau just isn’t ready. Is Justin Trudeau ready to lead the country? A: Justin Trudeau, he’s a very good leader. One of the things I looked at when I decided to run was his platform and his vision for our country moving forward and the substance of the policy set because, of course, that’s my background… I am very confident that he’s surrounded himself with a team.

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Q&A with Delta’s federal candidates The Optimist posed four questions on local issues to each of the candidates, with a 75-word limit on the answers. Here is what they had to say:

Are you opposed to the plan to erect radio towers in Point Roberts?

Do you support container port expansion at Roberts Bank?

Are you in favour of the elimination of home delivery by Canada Post?

Yes. The radio waves put residents at risk for increased incidence of cancer.

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No. Home delivery is a vital aspect of the profitable Canada Post service.

Should the federal government help fund a new Fraser River crossing? Yes.

Anthony Devellano Green Party

Kerry-Lynne Findlay

Since being made aware of this proposal over two years ago by the coalition, I have worked diligently to ensure that the concerns of Delta residents are heard and addressed by the American authorities responsible for decisions on this proposal. I and the community welcomed the news from Oct. 7 that the State Superior Court upheld the unanimous decisions of Whatcom County council and the hearing examiner denying the application — decisions with which I agree.

Our government has pursued the most ambitious trade agenda in Canada’s history. All major infrastructure projects must satisfy an extensive, rigorous environmental review by independent experts as well as any conditions that may be imposed as a result of that review. If projects cannot pass the review or meet the conditions, then they will not be built. The proponents, not governments, must provide the business case for these projects and consult with the surrounding communities.

In 2014, Canada Post delivered 1.4 billion fewer letters than in 2006. Two-thirds of Canadians, including many Deltans, do not currently receive door-to-door mail delivery. Canada Post must balance its finances without being a burden on taxpayers. Claims that Canada Post runs a surplus are false — without special pension relief, Canada Post would have had to make a $1.4 billion payment in 2015. Special arrangements can be made for those with difficulty accessing community mailboxes.

The province has announced the replacement of the George Massey Tunnel with a new bridge. This announcement was made without consultation with the federal government. To date, no request has been made by the province for any federal contribution to this project. Any application would be subject to review by federal officials. Nevertheless, I have worked with the municipality and the province to ensure plans for this new bridge do not restrict access to Ladner.

As it stands, the radio tower project has been halted. That said, unlike Harper’s candidate here in Delta, who chose to hand off responsibility on this file to an MP from another riding, I take the people of Tsawwassen’s concerns over the negative impacts of erecting radio towers in Point Roberts very seriously. As Delta’s MP, I would fight to make sure those concerns were heard in Ottawa and across the border.

The NDP rejects the false choice between economy and environment. We would ensure that all proposed projects be subject to a rigorous, but fair, environmental review process to determine if they are environmentally safe and economically sound. With regards to Roberts Bank, it is my understanding that it is possible to increase container capacity and create additional good paying jobs within the existing footprint. That’s a victory for both our economy and our environment.

The NDP has consistently fought against the elimination of home delivery. It is unnecessary and harmful to many in our community, including seniors, those with mobility issues and the postal workers who are losing their jobs. An NDP government would restore door-to-door mail delivery.

An NDP government would be a strong partner to municipalities and provinces on infrastructure, providing a dedicated $1.5 billion in infrastructure investment funding every year in addition to the $1.3 billion earmarked for transit improvements in our Better Transit Plan. While fund allocation decisions on local projects would remain with the province and municipality, as your MP I would work to ensure that Delta received its fair share of transit and infrastructure funding.

Yes. The process has been entirely flawed with a blatant disrespect for the community of Tsawwassen. There has been a concerning lack of federal government leadership and support from our local MP; as a result, several federal avenues of recourse have not been pursued effectively. A petition from Delta residents was filed in the House of Commons by another MP. Further, the applicant KRPI is circumventing Canadian broadcasting rules and regulations which is unfair.

Without the benefit of an independent, robust and comprehensive environmental assessment that takes into account the cumulative effects of this project on a highly environmentally sensitive area, I cannot support the T2 expansion. In addition, I have not come across a compelling business case for expansion, given that the costs could possibly result in T2 struggling to be competitive; and that there is sufficient capacity to meet Canada’s trading needs for decades to come.

This is an important issue for Delta. The Liberal Party will stop the Harper Conservatives’ plan to end door-to-door mail delivery. We will begin a new review of Canada Post to ensure that the Crown Corporation is fulfilling its public mandate to provide high quality service at a reasonable cost to Canadians — urban, suburban and rural. We disagree strongly with the Conservative decision to ask Canadians to pay more for a reduced quality of service.

As part of the Liberal plan to create jobs and economic growth, we will nearly double federal infrastructure investment to $125 billion over the next decade. Investment in infrastructure is crucial to long-term development in Canada. Investment in transportation infrastructure, such as bridges and other transportation corridors, is a priority. I believe the federal government should partner in these important investments. I support securing federal funding for a new Fraser River crossing through this fund.

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Jeremy Leveque NDP

Carla Qualtrough Liberal Party

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Delivering for Delta TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE • Spearheading the Secondary Channel Dredging Program • Dredging and harbour infrastructure improvements in Ladner harbour • Shore Power capabilities at Deltaport • Road/rail grade separations along Deltaport Way • Upgrades to Deltaport Causeway • Annacis Wastewater Centre • Deltaport Way Truck Staging Area • South Fraser Perimeter Road • Corporation of Delta Oliver Pump Station project • TFN Industrial Park Drainage Pump Station

COMMUNITY FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT • Lions Club picnic shelter at North Delta Community Park • Restoration of the historic Harris Barn in Ladner • Delta Gymnastics building elevator • Solar water heaters at Ladner/North Delta community pools • Refurbishment of the Delta Museum and Archives building

ENVIRONMENT & AGRICULTURE • Improved public access to Alaksen National Wildlife Area on Westham Island • B.C. Cranberry Research farm in Ladner • Bird Studies Canada for projects to reduce disturbances to shorebirds in the Fraser River Estuary Important Bird Area and reduce bird mortality across Metro Vancouver • Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust to conserve grassland and hedgerow habitat in the lower Fraser River Delta through agricultural stewardship

PUBLIC SAFETY • Marine Container Examination Facility at Tsawwassen First Nation • Upgrade the Boundary Bay Port of Entry • Storm-water management in Tsawwassen • Flood mitigation and dyking projects throughout Delta

Authorized by the ofﬁcial agent for Kerry-Lynne Findlay

Delivering for Canada

LOCAL BUSINESSES

CREATING ECONOMIC GROWTH

• Zodiac Hurricane Technologies for the purchase of new inshore rescue vessels for the Canadian Coast Guard

• Canada has the best income growth in the G7 since 2007 – second in the G20

• Strongest business investment performance in the G7

• 1.3 million net new jobs. Over 90% fulltime. Over 80% private sector. Nearly two-thirds in high wage industries

• Second most attractive country for businesses to grow

• Avcorp to develop new technologies in metal bonding for production of aircraft parts • Canada Summer Jobs to support Delta businesses hiring local youth through the summer, providing valuable work experience and job training • Logico Carbon Solutions for software publishing research and development

• Bank of Canada says 80% of the Canadian economy is growing • Most competitive tax rates in the G7

SUPPORTING OUR SENIORS

• BCIT Annacis Island Campus Heavy Duty Equipment Operator Program

• Largest increase in GIS in 25 years • Income splitting for seniors • Tax-Free Savings Account

• Earthwise Society Youth Career Focus Work Experience Program

• Increase the contribution limit of Tax Free Savings Account

SPORTS & CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

• Reducing the minimum withdrawal for RRIFs • New Home Accessibility Tax Credit

• Funding for Canada Day events across Delta

• Removed 380,000 seniors from tax rolls completely

• Tour de Delta White Spot Delta UCI Road Race hosting grant

• Doubled Pension Income Credit

• Tsawwassen Multicultural Celebrations

• Increased the maximum GIS earnings exemption to $3,500

• Tsawwassen Business Improvement Society Jubilee

• Automatic GIS renewal when ﬁling annual income taxes

• Tsawwassen Sun Festival • Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations across Delta • Funding for the Delta Police Pipe Band to attend ceremonies marking the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands

SENIORS & VETERANS • Tsawwassen Lawn Bowling Club • Ladner Legion renovations • Ladner Lawn Bowling Club • DRS Earthwise Society Pocket Markets • Delta Meals on Wheels Expansion • Corporation of Delta Seniors Expo • Upgrades to Ladner Cenotaph

• AAA rating and stable outlook from Moody’s, Fitch and S&P

• Lowest overall tax rate on investment in the G7

EDUCATION & YOUTH • Boys and Girls Club Skills Link Program

• Soundest banking system in the world for 7 years

• Changed CPP so seniors can keep working and build pensions • Raised age limit for RRSP from 69 to 71 • Built new affordable housing for seniors – over 20,000 helped • Signiﬁcant funding to combat elder abuse • Created Minister of State for Seniors • Employment Insurance Compassionate Care Beneﬁts increased to six months • New funding for the Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement • Establishment of the Canadian Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation • Expand the Targeted Initiative for Older Workers for a three-year period

• Increased age credit twice – tax savings to over 2 million seniors

HELPING FAMILIES: PUTTING MONEY BACK INTO THE POCKETS OF MOMS AND DADS • Federal tax burden at its lowest level in 50 years

• Reducing the Personal Income Tax Rate to 15%

• Typical family saving $6,600 annually

• Public Transit Tax Credit

• Removed over 1 million low-income Canadians from the tax rolls

• Increased the Pension Credit

• Removed nearly 380,000 seniors from the tax rolls • GST reduction – Down to 5% • Enhanced Universal Child Care Beneﬁt • Doubling the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit • Expanding Tax Free Savings Accounts • Income Splitting for Families • Children’s Arts Tax Credit

• Increased Child Care Expense Deduction • Increased Adoption Expense Tax Credit • Registered Disability Savings Plan • Increases to GIS • Volunteer Fireﬁghter Tax Credit • Search and rescue Volunteer Tax Credit • First Time Homebuyers Tax Credit • Increase to Basic Personal Exemption

• Family Caregiver Tax Credit

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Driver refuses to provide breath sample

Police issue immediate 90-day roadside prohibition, impound company vehicle and write up a speeding ticket 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: Tsawwassen • Oct. 7, 8:05 a.m., 1000block of Eden Crescent: Complainant reported that her vehicle was broken into sometime overnight. No damage to vehicle and it may have been left unlocked. Vehicle rum-

maged through but nothing appeared stolen. Reported for insurance purposes. • Oct. 10, 2:01 a.m., 1100-block of 56th Street: Officer conducted a check of a vehicle and determined the driver had consumed alcohol. The driver was given an ASD test, resulting in a “Fail” reading. Driver issued 90-day immediate roadside prohibition and the vehicle was impounded for 30 days. The driver and occupants left in a taxi. • Oct. 11, 9:36 p.m., 1100-block of 56th Street: Complainant reported a driver they believed was impaired by alcohol. Police were able to locate and stop the suspect vehicle and determine that the driver was sober.

• Oct. 11, 10:48 p.m., 1300-block of 56th Street: Complainant reported an elderly female out on the street in pajamas. Police attended and were able to identify the woman, who was confused and underdressed, but were unable to make contact with any family or care workers or access her home. The female was transported to Delta Hospital by ambulance for a precautionary checkup and follow up to contact family. • Oct. 11, 8:55 p.m., Saratoga Drive: Police received a complaint of loud music and on attendance heard the music of

Hootie and the Blowfish blaring from a stereo in the area. The small gathering of people was cooperative and respectful, turning the music down and heading home. Ladner • Oct. 5, 11:55 a.m., 3000-block of 64th Street: Complainant reported that an unknown person had broken into her car while it was parked at the entrance to the dike, stealing a purse and sunglasses. Complainant left the scene prior to reporting the incident. • Oct. 7, 5:15 p.m., 5200-block of Ladner Trunk Road: Complainant reported observing a male

pouring liquor into a coffee cup before driving his vehicle away from the area. Police located the vehicle unoccupied at the registered owner’s residence. Driver denied drinking while driving and was given a stern warning. • Oct. 7, 8:31 p.m., Highway 17 and 80th Avenue: Officer pulled over a vehicle observed speeding and determined the driver had consumed alcohol. The driver was read the ASD demand and explicitly refused to provide a sample. The driver was issued an immediate 90-day roadside prohibition and his company vehicle was impounded for 30 days. He was additionally issued violation tickets for failing

to provide a driver’s license and for speeding. • Oct. 10, 1:13 a.m., Central Avenue: Complainant requested police assistance to deal with her elderly relative who was confused and refusing to return to his residence. Police were able to calm the man down and persuade him to accept a ride home. Police stood by to assist while family members put the man to bed. • Oct. 10, 9 a.m., 4400block of 63rd Street: Complainant reported that sometime over the past 24 hours an unknown suspect smashed the window of a vehicle in the driveway and stole the owner’s wallet. The credit cards were used to obtain cash advances.

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....in South Delta

A broader picture

New documentary focuses on mental health BY

DAVE WILLIS

dwillis@delta-optimist.com

adner’s Perry Sieben wanted to bring a broader picture to light with his new documentary about mental health. Burnt Pages, which will be screened in Vancouver next Sunday, follows six young adults dealing with various mental health issues over the course of a few months. “We told them right off the bat, ‘We don’t want this to be a message about something else. It’s about you and what you’re going through,’” he says. Sieben, 24, says the halfhour documentary isn’t political in the sense of making points about what needs to be done but that it’s designed to help viewers empathize. “It’s just a very intrigu-

ing and complex issue. I think the more people I interviewed in the documentary, I realized it’s just so different for everyone.” It’s an issue that’s close to Sieben. He says he’s had people tell him they’ve been dealing with things for quite some time and that it’s scary to realize someone so close to you could be in so much pain and stay silent. He also says he dealt with the issue in high school. “I probably should have seen a counselor… but at same time, I thought it was just me and who I was. “Once I moved past it, I realized there was something more going on.” Sieben, a Delta Secondary and UBC grad, points out that he doesn’t have all the answers when it comes to the topic of mental health.

“Even after this documentary I think I have more questions than answers. This documentary brings up a lot of questions and not answers.” The documentary will be screened Sunday, Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. at Langara College, 100 West 49th Ave., Vancouver. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Sieben received a grant from the Vancouver Foundation to host the free screening. There will be a speaker presentation before the documentary is shown and a Q and A session afterwards with the cast and crew. A trailer can be viewed at https://www.facebook.com/ events/140304382989808/. PHOTO BY GORD GOBLE

Perry Sieben’s documentary follows young adults dealing with mental health issues.

Thriller to premiere at Swedish film fest BY

DAVE WILLIS

dwillis@delta-optimist.com

Tsawwassen’s Nelson Leis and Vanessa Walsh’s new short film will be premiering this Halloween at the Monsters of Film Festival in Stockholm, Sweden. Their film, titled Chiral, is a psychological thriller. “It’s basically one person’s struggle against themselves,” says Leis. “That’s sort of what happens in the end. You’re left going, ‘Did this really happen or is this all in this person’s head?’” Leis and Walsh both produced and acted in the film. Leis notes their project’s director Karen Lam had a relationship with the festival’s organizers. He adds the film is

SUBMITTED PHOTOS

Tsawwassen residents Nelson Leis and Vanessa Walsh’s Chiral is described as a darkly surreal short film about an anxiety-ridden art dealer who faces his worst nightmare.

slated to make its Canadian premiere at a festival in Toronto next month and

that they’re hoping to show it closer to home, perhaps at a local arts centre.

Leis says Chiral was inspired by true events: the theft of a cellphone and a

laptop in separate incidents. He says he wanted to explore the fallout effects of those actions “What struck me was one person’s actions has this fallout effect that they’re not aware of.” While they came up with the original story idea, Lam wrote and directed the film. She really peeled it back,

brought it to the original core and added a supernatural element, says Leis. Walsh says Chiral was filmed over two days in Vancouver. “I’m really proud of what we made,” she says. The film has a Facebook page setup at https://www. facebook.com/pages/ Chiral/740586905979421.

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The Delta Photo Club hosts Richard Hulbert next week.

Photo club to host well-known architect

The Delta Photo Club is hosting a presentation with a well-known architect next week. The club is welcoming Richard Hulbert, who was the lead architect for the master planning of Pacific Place. He has won international awards for his work as an architect and urban designer, and he is a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of the Arts. Now retired, Hulbert has

rekindled his passion for photography and in the last several years has taught photography around the world. His presentation, Photographic Composition with an Architect’s Eye, discusses both the art and science of composing a photo. It is geared to all photographers, regardless of their level of experience. Hulbert says he aims to “leave everyone with at

least one or two thoughts on photography you haven’t yet considered.” The presentation will take place at the next Delta Photo Club meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. Guests are welcome. Admission to the presentation costs $10. For more information visit www.deltaphotoclub.com.

IF HEALTH CARE LIKE THIS MAKES YOU SICK, VOTE By 2027, the Conservatives will have cut $52.5 billion from federal health funding. This will leave community patients on their own, seniors without residential care, and sick people in hospital halls. Help your family get the health care they deserve. Vote for better health care on October 19th. Major Health Care Commitments (positive, negative)

PARTY

FEDERAL FUNDING

NATIONAL DRUG PLAN

SENIORS’ CARE

Conservative

$52.5 billion total cut by 2027 from current levels

No commitment

Green

Renew Health Accord with 6% annual increase

Yes

Support for home care

Liberal

Renew Health Accord

Supports bulk buying of drugs

$3 billion over 4 years for home care, prioritize seniors’ facilities in infrastructure plan

Yes

Homecare for 41,000 more seniors, 5,000 more long-term care beds

Renegotiate funding

NDP

Renew Health Accord with 6% annual increase

Data from Canadian Health Coalition & CFNU

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Tales of ghostly castles in Wales BY

HANS TAMMEMAGI

Optimist contributor

n Wales, you can hardly travel more than a few kilometres before stubbing your toes on towering piles of bloodand-history-stained stones. Stone castles, that is. They come in many sizes, shapes and states of repair. Some are faint traces on hilltops, while others are thumping great fortifications in city centres, barely changed over the centuries. The reason I was exploring castles in southern Wales is that many are said to be inhabited by ghosts and supernatural beings. The country, I discovered, is brimming with castles, 641 in total, the most per square kilometre of any country in the world. These picturesque structures enfold centuries of history, and also spirits. I arrived in Cardiff, one of the most beautiful cities in the United Kingdom, to find Cardiff Castle smack in the heart of downtown. It was built in the late 11th century by Norman invaders on top of a third century Roman fort. In the mid-18th century, after eons of blood and conflict, Cardiff Castle passed to the Marquesses

of Bute, who have held it for six generations. They made numerous renovations and remodelled the castle in a magnificent Gothic revival style. But ghosts linger. I toured the castle as darkness was falling in hopes of meeting the Second Marquess of Bute, who died in 1848, and is said to walk through the fireplace of the library dressed in a long red coat. He then passes through a six-footthick wall into the room in which he died. Another apparition, his wife, Lady Sophia, floats through the castle grounds at night. I saw neither, but goose bumps rose when I heard a low moaning. I drove 10 kilometres north to Caerphilly Castle, the largest in Wales, which dominates the city. Built by Red Gilbert de Clare in the 13th century, the castle was never conquered because of an enormous moat. I paid only scant heed to its famous leaning tower and to a battery of full-scale siege engines, whose missiles could damage thick walls. Instead, I hurried to a hidden passageway supposedly haunted by the Green Lady, the wife of Red Gilbert. It is said she fell in love with a Welsh prince. When their tryst was discovered, Gilbert had her lover killed. On learning

the news she dropped dead, and, ever since her ghost has haunted the ramparts of Caerphilly Castle seeking her lover. Heading west, passing numerous other castles, I arrived at the small town of Laugharne. I was excited, for this was where Dylan Thomas, Wales’ most famous poet, spent the last four years of his life. The town encircles the ruins of a castle built in the 13th century, probably atop an earlier Norman ringwork castle. In 1584, Elizabeth I granted Laugharne Castle to Sir John Parrott, said to have been the illegitimate son of Henry VIII, who transformed it into a Tudor mansion. It was besieged and severely damaged during the Civil War in the 1640s. I wandered through the formal garden and climbed the towers for views over the town and the Taf estuary. Thomas wrote Portrait of the Artist as a Young Dog in the castle gazebo. Celebrating the 100th Thomas birthday in 2014, the castle played host to a series of radio broadcasts and shows in his honour. I’m sure I saw Dylan’s ghost high in a tower during the performance. Further west, Tenby Castle, which dates from 1153, stands on

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PHOTO BY HANS TAMMEMAGI

Laugharne Castle, just one of the 641 castles in Wales, is where poet Dylan Thomas spent the last four years of his life.

a headland separated by an isthmus from the town. Joining a ghost walk through Tenby, we visited haunted pubs and learned of supernatural goings-on in the back streets. Then we strolled, clinging close together, around Castle hill where a woman from Oklahoma felt a psychic presence. Later at the Lifeboat Tavern, I raised a flagon of ale and toasted

Wales and its multitudinous castles and spirits. I vowed to come again…next time to tour graveyards. Travel Writers’ Tales is an independent travel article syndicate that offers professionally written travel articles to newspaper editors and publishers. To check out more, visit www.travelwriterstales.com.

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Sidekick adds extra show as production proves popular The Sidekick Players are adding another performance of Wait Until Dark by Frederick Knott to meet audience demand. “It’s been crazy,” said director Carroll Lefebvre. “We sold out three shows by the time we opened.” The company has added another show, a matinee on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 2 p.m., to accommodate those being turned away. The thriller opened a three-week run at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre on Oct. 8. Shows are scheduled for 8 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday only until Oct. 24 There’s also a matinee on Sunday, Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. Wait Until Dark is the story of a couple that inadvertently comes into possession of a heroin-stuffed doll and a group of criminals that’s looking to retrieve it. Call 604-288-2415 for reservations.

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The Sidekick Players have added an extra show to Wait Until Dark’s run at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre.

Theatre club holding auditions this weekend for next production

The Sidekick Players Club begins auditions for its next production, Les Belles Soeurs, this weekend. Written in 1965 by Michel Tremblay, the impact of the play is still being debated in Quebec today, but suffice it to say it changed much of what was believed to be Quebec culture. When it was proposed for the Dominion Drama Festival, it was turned down by the jury. The play set off a storm of controversy, firstly because of the language and then because it

dared to portray working class women doing working class things. Also, it went after men. None of this sounds particularly special today, but in 1968, theatre in Quebec was just releasing itself from religious and morality plays and joining (late) in the Quiet Revolution. The story follows Germaine, a Montreal housewife, who has won a million Gold Star stamps (stamps given out by grocery stores, which customers stuck into little booklets and exchanged for goods

like barbecues and lawn chairs) and has invited all the women she knows to come over and help her stick them into the booklets. As they stick, the women discuss the men in their lives, the church and their small joys. In one elaborate and thrilling spoken-choral passage, the women tell of the joys of Bingo. Directed for Sidekick by Carroll Lefebvre, auditions will be held on Sunday, Oct. 18 and Tuesday, Oct. 20 at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre. Both sessions will

run from 7 to 8 p.m. The cast requires 15 women ranging in age from their 20s to 80s. French Canadian accents are not required for the audition, but might be in future. This will be a cold read from the script. There will be no appointments and auditions will be done on a first come, first served basis. Call-backs, if necessary, will be Wednesday, Oct. 28 in the evening. Send resume and head shot to sidekickplayers@ outlook.com.

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Spacious townhouse with something for everyone. Living room with gas fireplace, formal dining area. Kitchen with loads of oak cabinets, eating area with doors to back yard patio area. Upstairs boasts 3 bedrooms. Total of 2 1/2 baths. Over 1,700 square feet. PLUS BONUS SPACE above double detached garage you have unfinished area of almost 300 square feet - perfect for office, studio, play room or man cave. Close to bus, recreation, parks and more.

$579,900

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#6 5501 Ladner Trunk Road, Ladner

JUST SOLD BY EYS THE C HANC

5030 10th Ave., Tsawwassen

A32 The Delta Optimist October 16, 2015

CITYHOMES OFFERS SERIOUS VALUE NO PRICING CRISIS AT TSAWWASSENS CITYHOMES AT NORTHGATE

Without a doubt the best VALUE in Greater Vancouver. A rare find in sunny Tsawwassen, Greater Vancouver’s newest hot spot to buy. The perfect blend of townhome and condo living. Gourmet kitchen with gas cook top, spacious open ﬂoor plans and secured underground parking.

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* Prices do not include GST. This is not an offering for sale. Any such offer may only be made with a Disclosure Statement. E. & O. E.

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GLACIER BEER & WINE MAKERS

QUIET AND BRIGHT ONE BEDROOM UNIT!

• 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

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• Wonderfully maintained unit with tasteful updates • South facing exposure with private balcony • 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 parking stall & storage locker • Walk to many amenities in minutes • No rentals or pets allowed

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#215 1175 Ferguson Crt, Tsawwassen

Ladner

$199,900

$125,000 BRAND NEW TWO BEDROOM UNITS FROM PIONEER GROUP!

WALK TO EVERYTHING!

• Wonderfully maintained unit with tasteful updates • South facing exposure with private balcony • 2 bedroom 2 bath, 1 parking stall & storage locker • Walk to many amenities in minutes • Pets and rentals allowed

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• 2 bed 2 bath

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• 1154 sq. ft.

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204-1153 54A St, Tsawwassen

$269,900 incl. Net GST.

$369,900 GROUND LEVEL 2 BEDROOM UNIT IN WINDSOR WOODS

LARGE 3 BEDROOM IN LADNER VILLAGE! • Over 1300 sq. ft 3 levels

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• Rare plan with excellent layout

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• Located within steps to many amenities

• Tons of windows & two balconies • Updated appliances and bathrooms • Over 1,100 sqft, 1 parking stall & storage locker

• Rare 3 bedroom plan • Updates throughout

• Well maintained building close to all amenities

#9 4925 Elliott St., Ladner

#106-5556 14th Ave., Tsawwassen

$379,900

LAGOON VIEW!!

SOUGHT AFTER “THE CLASSIC” BUILDING

• 2 bdrm 2 bath

• 2 bedroom & 2 bathroom • 1,345 sq. ft. • South & West exposure • Lots of windows • Sunny location • Updated with new laminate floors, new washer/dryer, tile backsplash, etc

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• 927 sq. ft. • Well maintained • Quiet location

* South Delta’s #1 Real Estate Agent.

• Bright end unit

(2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014)

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

#313-5518 14 ave Tsawwassen

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

$399,900

1,305 SF 2 BEDROOM UNIT AT LADNER POINT!

GOLF COURSE AND NORTH SHORE MOUNTAIN VIEWS! • 2 bdrm 2 bath • 1127 sq. ft. • Hardwood Floors • Granite Countertops • High end appliances • Air conditioning and geothermal heating

• Rare, south facing condo with tons of space

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208 5099 Springs Blvd., Tsawwassen

$409,900

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#507-1350 View Cr., Tsawwassen

$385,000

$609,900

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# 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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# 111 1441 GARDEN PL. # D203 4845 53RD ST. Cliff Drive, Tsaw. Hawthorne, Ladner

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#1 Agent in Ladner / Tsawwassen* 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & YTD 2015! *Based on number of sales in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & YTD 2015! *This representation is based in whole or in part on Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board Statistics

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• 66’ frontage • Fantastic West Ladner location • Just steps to Ladner Village and Lions Park • Lot is facing a quiet, low traffic street • Price does not include GST • RS8 zoning. Check City Hall for zoning bylaws

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• Massive 13,552 sq. ft. lot • Well maintained two-level home with big potential • Excellent location close to many amenities • Functional floorplan and some recent updates

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4939 Mariner Pl., Ladner

1524 53a St, Tsawwassen

$629,900 plus gst

$749,900 POTENTIAL ESTATE PROPERTY IN EAST LADNER!

QUIET CUL DE SAC HOME WITH SUITE! • 5 bedroom plan in quiet cul-de-sac • Updated roof, flooring, appliances, boiler and HW tank • Second kitchen downstairs plus 2 bedroom suite potential • Garage and bonus RV/boat parking • Fabulous West Ladner location close to many amenities

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• Over 1 acre parcel in quiet Ladner

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location. • Hold for investment or build your dream home • A1 zoning • Check city hall for zoning bylaws

5539 49th Ave, Ladner

5722 112th Ladner

$819,900

$839,900 CUL DE SAC HOME CLOSE TO SCHOOLS!

UPDATED & RIGHT ACROSS FROM THE BEACH!

• 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom home with updates throughout • Newer torch on roof and hardiplank siding • Fantastic location close to everything • Plenty of room for extended family with separate kitchens • Detached garage and loads of storage • Water views from the upper level

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• Over 2700 Sqft 2 storey design

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• 4 Bdrms plus gamesroom and 3 baths • 5900 Sq. Ft lot • Walking distance to elementary and high schools • Double garage 4420 50a Street, Ladner

1207 Beach Grove Rd., Tsawwassen

$879,900

$849,900 FABULOUS FIVE BEDROOM FAMILY HOME!

STUNNING CUSTOM HOME WITH PARK & MTN VIEWS!

• 5 bdrm 3 bath executive layout

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• Wonderful family home with 4 bedroom & large games room • Built in 2009 by quality local builder • Hardwood floors, open concept design, radiant heating & much more • Double side by side garage • Across from Memorial Park • North Shore Mountains views

• Over 3,000 sq. ft. on 5,208 sq. ft. lot

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4948 45th Ave., Ladner

6220 49th Ave., Ladner

$959,900

$899,900 BEACH GROVE STUNNER!

ROOM FOR EVERYONE!

• Wonderfully updated inside and out • Move right in and enjoy • 3 bedroom, 2 storey design • Westcoast architecture with vaulted ceilings • Garage and loads of parking space • Private yard with finished shed on 6,297 sqft lot

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• 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

1586 Enderby Ave, Tsawwassen

8198 Wiltshire Blvd., Delta

$959,900

$978,888

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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.

CALL TODAY FOR A FREE HOME EVALUATION! by frase

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HUGE PARK-LIKE LOT!

RARE BUILDING LOT

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A36 The Delta Optimist October 16, 2015 • OCP designated as Medium Density Residential • 14,262 sq. ft. lot with livable house • 74’ x 193.5’ rectangular lot with two road frontages • Inquire at City Hall for future usages

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• 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

5454 Ladner Trunk Rd., Ladner

4394 River Road West, Ladner

$1,100,000

$1,138,800

STUNNING CUL-DE-SAC HOME

LARGE CUL-DE-SAC HOME!

• Desirable Victory South Location

• Over 4,300 sq. ft. on 11,130 sq. ft. lot • 5 bedrooms plus 2nd kitchen in basement • Stunning garden with vegetables and herbs • Superb location in Pebble Hill in quiet cul-de-sac • Double wide garage

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• Built in 2010, balance of 2-5-10 warranty • 3 bedrooms plus 2 dens offers flexibility • Bonus flex space upstairs • Gorgeous great room design

5207 Laurel Dr, Ladner

5271 3a Ave., Tsawwassen

$1,238,800

$1,248,800 CUSTOM BUILT CUL-DE-SAC HOME!

RARE CUL-DE-SAC HOME W/POOL IN THE TERRACE! • Excellent 5 bedroom family home in wonderful neighbourhood • Huge south facing yard with inviting pool & hot tub • Quiet and private location on large 11,970 sq. ft. lot • Over 3,000 sq. ft. of executive style living

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• Expansive executive home w/ 4 bedrooms plus games room & den • 4,000 sq. ft. of living space with room for everyone • Large rooms and open concept kitchen design • Large fenced yard and quiet street • Close to parks and schools • Easy access into Richmond and Vancouver

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6186 48a Ave, Ladner

3 Sherwood Pl, Tsawwassen

$1,288,800

$1,250,000

WESTCOAST INSPIRED FAMILY HOME W/VIEW!

BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED IN POPULAR DEERFIELD! • 2700 sq. ft., 3 level split, 4 bedrooms

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• 3 bedroom + den& office with contemporary 2500+ sq. ft. design • 8,945 sf west facing yard with Water Views! • Many updates incl stunning outdoor entertaining area • Circular driveway, double garage and exquisite landscaping • Vaulted ceilings and loads of natural light

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• 7513 sq. ft. lot beautifully landscaped, • Interior completely redone • Great street appeal and floor plan.

* South Delta’s #1 Real Estate Agent.

(2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014)

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

193 English Bluff Rd., Tsawwassen

$1,298,800

$1,386,800 AN ABSOLUTE STUNNER!

• Finished in late 2014 w/ 2-5-10 National Home Warranty • Stunning open design and elegant modern finishes throughout • 6 bdrm 5 bath incl/ 1 bedroom legal suite • Over 4,300 sq. ft. • Garage space for 3 cars

• Phenomenal $500k+ modern renovation • Too much to list, endless top-of-the-line upgrades • Gorgeous finishings in and out plus truly exquisite landscaping • Fantastic Pebble Hill location, Ultra private setting • This one must be seen!

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38 Deerfield, Tsawwassen

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL HOME!

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

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

LIKE NEW WITH MOUNTAIN AND RIVER VIEWS!!

DEVELOPMENT SITE!

201 Murphy Dr., Tsawwassen

938 Underhill Dr., Tsawwassen

$1,688,800

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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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#1 Agent in South Delta*

2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & YTD 2015! *Based on number of sales in whole or in part on Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board Statistics

www.fraserelliott.com

BUILT WITH TOTAL STYLE & QUALITY FINISHINGS • 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

• Expansive 8,300+ sq. ft. design in Tsawwassen’s “The Terrace” • Custom built to impeccable standards • Irreplaceable at this price! Must be seen! • 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms • Nanny/inlaw suite in fully finished basement

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61 Parkgrove Cr, Tsawwassen

5382 Crescent Dr., Ladner

$1,758,800

$1,928,800 DEVELOPMENT SITE!

INCREDIBLE LUXURY RESIDENCE!

• 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

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• 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

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4923 47a Ave., Ladner

5139 Cooper Pl., Ladner

$2,000,000

$1,988,800 STUNNING PANORAMIC VIEWS!

BUILDER/DEVELOPER ALERT

• Tremendous view home in Tsawwassen’s

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“The Village” • Over 4,500 sq. ft. of expansive living space • Many updates throughout incl new chef’s kitchen

• 31,912 sq. ft. • Two Rd Frontages

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• Large concrete pool in sunny backyard • Corner lot w/ Gorgeous landscaping

1138 Shaman Cr., Tsawwassen

5140 8A Ave., Tsawwassen

$2,360,888

$2,488,800

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

• 20 acres of prime Riverfront farmland • ALR designated • Invest in South Delta & watch your money grow!

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4273 River Road W., Ladner

6454 River Rd., Ladner

$2,500,000

$2,750,000

CUSTOM BUILT RIVERFRONT HOME W/PRIVATE DOCK!

FARMLAND!

(Approx 10,000 agents total in Real Estate Board in 2014)

• ALR • Good Investment

Call Fraser today for UNBEATABLE Real Estate Marketing Expertise.

LOT 1 HWY 99 BB, Ladner

4259 River Rd. W., Ladner

Ask about my Vancouver Sun marketing campaign.

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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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5336 CHAMBERLAYNE AV. Neilsen Grove, Ladner

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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Nobody sells more real estate in Ladner/Tsawwassen than Fraser and his team!* **based on REBGV MLS Sales as of Sept. 18, 2015.

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

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ONE OF THE BIGGEST HOMES IN TSAWWASSEN!

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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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# 202 8733 160TH ST Fleetwood, Surrey

# 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 4885 53RD ST Hawthorne, Ladner

# 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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# C204 4831 53RD ST Hawthorne, Ladner

# 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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# 308 6263 RIVER RD East Delta, Ladner

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*

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*Jennifer Dupuis-Buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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1425 WINDSOR CR Cliff Drive, Tsawwassen

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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6191 45 AV Holly, Ladner

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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6185 DAWN DR Holly, Ladner

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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A40 The Delta Optimist October 16, 2015

100% CANADIAN

Scott Russell, General Manager,

is excited to announce the opening of our Sutton Seafair LADNER location at 5000 Bridge Street. Stop by and say Hi... We love meeting our neighbours!

SuttonSeafair.com Sutton Group - Seafair Realty . #100 - 5000 Bridge Street . Ladner . 604-946-1255 AN INDEPENDENT MEMBER BROKER

October 16, 2015 The Delta Optimist A41

We are excited to welcome our newest Sutton Seafair Ladner Team Members... Alison Steen

Barbara Rysz

“I love my job! Having grown up in this community and the business, I can’t imagine doing anything else. My friends/clients are so important to me and I am so grateful for them and the success of my career. Thrilled to have made the move to Sutton Group Seafair Realty and so excited to be the only Real Estate presence in Ladner. Come into our new office to say hi. You will be treated like family and surely be impressed by what we have in store and the professionalism of the office. As always, feel free to give me a call with any of your Real Estate needs, I would love to hear from you!” 604-790-5859

I have enjoyed life in Ladner, where I raised my two daughters, since 1972. I have been very blessed with four wonderful grandchildren; only one of the four lives close by. The others live in Hong Kong, a good reason to travel! My first real estate license in 1987 brought me good fortune and a career that I love. The beginning of my career took place in Ladner, now many years later this great career has taken a full turn right back to Ladner once again. The thrill to be working with a 100% Canadian owned company, Sutton Group – Seafair Realty, makes me very proud. I look forward in continuing to work hard with pleasure and dedication. Along with my old friends and new ones as well, I will always give my one on one service with professionalism and sincerity. I have always had this saying: “I am British by birth but Canadian by choice.” 604-512-7022

Barry Chreptyk

Peter Motzek

Great service speaks for itself…”Thank you for all your assistance with the sale and purchase of our homes. You truly provide exceptional service!” ~Al and Barb~ You won’t hear Barry Chreptyk bragging about his real estate service or singing his own praises. He doesn’t need to, his clients do it for him. And that’s fine with Barry because, to him, there’s no greater measure of success than knowing his clients are so happy with his service they’re recommending him to their friends and family. Find out for yourself how Barry’s 31 years of experience, knowledge of the market and expertise in negotiating and determining the optimum price of your home can make all the difference for you. Serving all your Real Estate needs since 1984. Call Barry today for Old Fashion Service and Reliability. 604-220-5432

I Love Real Estate, and it shows! I have been selling Real Estate since 1989 specializing in Ladner, Tsawwassen, Delta, White Rock and Richmond. With achievements like MLS Medallion Club, Contract Negotiating, plus many other awards through the years I will make your transaction smooth and flawless. I can accredit my success to the many awesome individuals and families that I have worked for repeatedly and all their exciting referrals. You can expect personal attention to your needs and attention to detail. 604-812-5250

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A42 The Delta Optimist October 16, 2015

WHERE HOME BECOMES A HOLIDAY.

Marketed By:

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A Resort Community in the Sunniest Part of the Lower Mainland Tsawwassen Springs Concrete 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 from yoga & Pilates, and physiotherapy, to Pat Quinn’s Restaurant & Bar, as well as a neighbourhood store & cafe. GREAT HOMES: ALL ON FREEHOLD LAND. A RESORT COMMUNITY, 30 MINUTES OR LESS TO EVERYTHING. T. 604.948.4663 (HOME) 5099 SPRINGS BOULEVARD, TSAWWASSEN 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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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

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Top 1% of all Realtors in Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver OPEN SUNDAY 2 - 4

NEW LISTING! – split entry – 4 bdrms – 2.5 baths attached shop – many updates – 6,000 sqft lot

2.5 ACRES

3400 River Road W. | $1,788,000 1,007 sqft - 3 bdrms - 1 bath - barn horse stable - riding ring - across from dyke - 2.5 acres hold now or build to optimize on River views

NEW LISTING! ric + a s s o

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5621 Dove Place

Rancher - 1,724 sqft - 3 bdrms - 2 bath open concept - family room - dbl car garage - 5,413 sqft lot

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5371 Regatta Way | $489,000 Southpointe - 974 sq.ft. - 2 bdrms - 1 bath 55+ gated community - private setting

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5500 Swiftsure Bay | $549,000

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

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5063 Linden Drive

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2 ,279 sq.ft. - 3 bdrms - 3 bath games room up - family room - loads of parking - 6,286 sq.ft. lot

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5118 Bentley Drive | $899,000

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5090 Linden Drive | $769,000

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5138 Cliff Place | $1,100,000

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D L O S

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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

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17-66A Street | BOUNDARY BAY | $838,000

503 Shannon Way | PEBBLE HILL RANCHER | $1,249,000

7,100 sqft lot!! Beautiful sunny WEST facing 50 x 142 lot with a charming 2 bedroom bungalow surrounded by mature gardens and trees.

Gorgeously renovated 3 bedroom Pebble Hill rancher on a 8,773 sqft. westerly exposed garden lot. Professionally renovated with attention to detail.

SUOP N EN 24

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5627 Dove Place | 8,450 SQFT LOT | $899,000 West Coast Contemporary Home 1st time on market in 32 yrs. Open concept 3 bdrm home w/wrap around private lot in West Ladner cul-de-sac.

304-1315 56th Street | CORNER SUITE | $388,000

12-3871 W River Rd | WATERFRONT LIVING | $325,000

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.

Situated right on the Fraser River! Whimsical & artistic ﬂoating home in a well run marina just 3 minutes from the heart of Ladner Village.

SAOP T EN 24

205-5553 16th Ave | STUNNING RENO | $238,000 Stylishly renovated 1 bdrm, 1 bth condo w/south facing balcony centrally situated near town centre. New kitchen. New bathroom. New flooring.

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold! 305-1300 Hunter Rd | HUNTER GREEN | $359,900

303-15777 Marine Drive | WHITE ROCK | $439,000

5310 Upland Drive | 13,358 SQFT LOT | $1,138,000

Bright 1,078 sqft 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom corner suite with northwest exposure, 9’ ceilings and secure underground parking.

SOUTH BEACH! Just steps to parks, beach and “THE WAG” this open concept 2 bedroom 2 bath suite has a lovely west facing patio with water view.

Beautiful Post & Beam family home on a spectacular SOUTH FACING property offering inground pool, spa, water feature & private patios & decks.

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold!

206-5472 11th Avenue | NEW LISTING | $318,000

508-1350 View Crescent | 1,345 SQFT | $358,000

5030 10A Avenue | NEW LISTING | $825,000

WINSKILL PLACE! This south facing 2 bedroom corner suite has a south patio with private gardens and a covered east facing solarium.

THE CLASSIC! W/facing 2bed/2bath unit in beautiful concrete building in heart of Tsawwwassen. Steps to Starbucks, town centre, recreation & bus.

West Coast Contemporary family home w/main ﬂoor living. 4 bdrms & 2 bths up. Gorgeous cedar vaulted ceilings & hardwood ﬂoors. Newer appliances.

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

2014

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October 16, 2015 The Delta Optimist A45

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

Based on 2013 closed MLS transactions. Source: CREA, RE/MAX”

RESULTS..... GUARANTEED!!!

AILEEN NOGUER R.N (Ret)

JOANNE EVANS

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RE/MAX PROGROUP REALTY 604-946-8000 or 943-8080

$958,000

$379,999

NEW LISTING!!

• OLIVA - Bright south exposed 2 bed, 2 bath 930 Sqft unit

overlooking tranquil ponds and peek a boo view of Mt. Baker.

• Hardwood flooring in main living area, gas f/p, granite

countertops and S/S appliances in kitchen (Balance of 2-5-10 Warranty if effect) • Rentals OK (max 3) - Pets OK (one dog or two cats) • Low maintenance fees of $273.17/ mo (includes city utilities)

#310-1315 56th St.

NEW LISTING!!

• MARINA GARDENS!! • Spacious 2,272 Sqft, 3 bed (Master on main) , 2.5 bath RANCHER W/ LOFT located on a 6,305 Sqft lot in quiet cul de sac! • South exposed private landscaped yard • Bright upgraded kitchen with ‘butcher block island’ • Master has new en suite! • Extra storage, Roof 2013 (50 year warranty) Boiler 2008 • Extra wide driveway!

5542 Frigate Rd.

$378,900

GREAT FLOOR PLAN

• BRIGHT 2 bed, 2 full bath 1,096 Sqft corner unit in popular Hunter Greene • Fresh paint, 1.5” blinds, engineered wood floors, screens and updated appliances! • Close to all amenities! • No Pets/ No Rentals • South- west exposure!

#304-1300 Hunter Rd.

$514,000

$314,000

MORGAN CROSSING!

• MORGAN CROSSING! • Immaculate 2 bedroom/ 2 bath western exposed unit. • Laminate flooring, cozy fireplace, open concept kitchen • Pets ok (1 dog/ 1 cat) • Ideal location with steps to trendy shops, Nash gym, Starbucks plus more! • Maintenance fees $296.10 (incl. hot water, caretaker, rec facility)

#305-15795 Croydon Dr. Surrey

NEW PRICE!!

• Open concept 1,132 Sqft 2 bed, 2 bath and den ground floor unit • Engineered wood floor throughout - stainless steel Kitchen Aid appliances and Gas stove! • Oversized balcony (23’ x 11’) is elevated 5’ up from gated garden! • Spectacular 10,000 Sqft clubhouse with roof top pool! • TWO parking stalls plus storage locker! • Maintenance fees $381.85/mo

#106-15145 36th Ave., SOUTH SURREY

$218,000

$829,000

NEW PRICE!!

• Custom built 3 bed / 2 bath located in a super private cul de sac. • Lot size over 9,000 Sqft with lots of sunshine. • Super location, great bones, newer roof and a great floor plan. • Great street appeal!

16446 10A Avenue, South Surrey

• 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

$389,000

HERON PLACE PENTHOUSE

• 2 bed, 2 bath 1,146 Sqft PENTHOUSE • New kitchen, gas fireplace, flooring, paint and fixtures. • Walk to all amenities & transport • TWO parking stalls and storage locker! • Visitor parking too!

#105-8231 Granville Ave Richmond

#307-1153 54A St.

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5600 Dowler Rd.

#5-4965 47th Ave

6379 Brodie Rd.

5485 Pennant Bay

C203-4831 53rd St.

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TERRY

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Run

FOR CANCER RESEARCH

Business

The Rotary Club of Tsawwassen

The

the sponsors and friends for all the HELP they gave to the Rotary Club to make the 35th Terry Fox Run/Walk a BIG SUCCESS.

Over 200 Runners/Walkers/Strollers took part and helped to raise approx $5,880 for The Terry Fox Foundation. BC Fresh Budget Foods Centennial Beach Cafe Century Group Corporation of Delta Delta Optimist Delta Police Delta Printers Grove Crest Farms Houweling Greenhouse Judith Hutchinson - Personal Trainer Kin Village Community Centre Ladner Business Association

Lucky Surf and Skate Shop Metro Vancouver Parks Department Panago Pizza Save on Foods - Tsawwassen and Ladner SDSS Rotary Interact Club Speedpro Signs Starbucks Coffee Sticky’s Candy TD Canada Trust Thrifty Foods Westshore Terminals Windset Farms

TAMMY MATSON

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Barry Hartman travelled to Istanbul for the G20 Young Entrepreneurs Summit last month. if there were different programs or grants or policy that could be implemented on a government level that could support these young entrepreneurs that were trying to make a difference in their community,” he said. Hartman said it was great to connect with other entrepreneurs from around the world. He said he felt every conversation he had was meaningful and that it was neat to see how people in similar industries operate their businesses in different countries. Hartman started his company, 505-Junk, in his parents’ basement in

Tsawwassen with his business partner. It has since grown to employ seven full-time staff and serves the Greater Vancouver area. Last month’s summit produced a “communique” that “urges G20 leaders and others to recognize the importance of encouraging a culture of entrepreneurship as a key way to address the world’s twin challenges of slowing growth and rising youth unemployment,” according to a press release from of Futurpreneur Canada, a founding member of the G20 Young Entrepreneurs’ Alliance.

1333 - 56TH STREET, DELTA • 604-943-7411 • lrichardson@dccnet.com

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208 1369 56th St. WindSor WoodS • $239,900 Central location, close to transit, OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 PM

The market is HOT!!!

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Call ME for conﬁdential real estate service Tsawwassen $388,000

Service that will MOVE Beautiful 2 bed 2 you!!! bath corner condo at OLIVA! Unbeatable location & ‘move in ready’! Check it out on Saturday!!!

JUST SOLD!!! SOLD!!! SOLD!!! OPEN 503 Shannon Way LD!!!SUNDAY 2 - 4 SO 920 East 38 Ave., 208 1300 Hunter Rd., Tsawwassen Vancouver

DAVE WILLIS

REGENCY REALTY LTD.

778.938.5599

106 Lake St., Atlin, BC

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Barry Hartman was one of over 20 delegates from Canada to attend the G20 Young Entrepreneurs Summit in Istanbul last month. The purpose of the threeday summit was to boost youth entrepreneurship worldwide, said Hartman, the co-founder and CEO of a junk removal and recycling company. The 27-year-old entrepreneur, originally from Tsawwassen, is also a member of the Delta Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors. Hartman estimated 600 young entrepreneurs attended the gathering in Turkey. When asked which ideas he took to the summit, Hartman said his focus was the “triple bottom line” concept where businesses just don’t concentrate on profits but the environment and community as well. “That was my key point going down there, seeing

Thank You All and we hope to see you and your family and friends out next year for the 36th Terry Fox Run/Walk.

OPEN SATURDAY 2 - 4

Young entrepreneur in Istanbul for summit

shopping, recreation and only a short walk to the beach. This one bedroom condo is a great way to get into this fast paced market. Gas fireplace, laminate floors, open concept living, dining, kitchen, large east facing balcony, storage locker, underground parking with extra parking on the street. Save your membership fees, fitness centre included.

4974 doGWood dr. • $1,758,000

Tsawwassen

496 Sandbar, $1,249,000 Tsawwassen

Listed by Remax Progroup Listed by Remax Progroup

Gorgeous RENOVATED rancher on beautifully landscaped lot in Pebble Hill! Come and see it on Sunday!!!

WANTED:

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• 3 bedroom OR 2 bed & den - PENTHOUSE preferred Beach Grove homes ME •IF YOU ARE THINKING OF SELLING

I have CASH buyers - please call ME I have buyers!!! if you are thinking of selling!

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

One of a kind totally remodelled 2,846 sq ft home on an 11,873 sq ft lot on the prestigious Dogwood Dr. in Tsawwassen. Huge private deck off the kitchen with a fire pit, a second deck takes advantage of the stunning park like view. Incredible upgrades including the kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, windows, doors, flooring, driveway, landscaping, etc. Don’t just stop and stare, if you are a serious buyer call for an appointment.

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Notice of Property Tax Exemptions for 2016 Please note that the Corporation of Delta intends to provide exemption from property taxes for a period of one year (2016 taxation year) for the properties listed below. Estimated municipal taxes are shown for the year 2016 and for the following two years as required by Section 227 of the Community Charter. Delta Permissive Taxation Exemption Bylaw No. 7467, 2015. Estimated Municipal Taxes Organization Name

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Kurtis Reid displays the award Reach won earlier this month for hiring people with disabilities.

Reach honoured as an inclusive employer

Non-profit organization hires people with developmental disabilities Reach Child and Youth Development Society received an Inclusive Employer Award earlier this month. The second annual Innovative Labour Solutions Awards recognized Surrey, Delta and White Rock organizations hiring people with disabilities in the business and non-profit sectors. Reach was nominated by Kurtis Reid, who is employed as a playgroup assistant by the Infant Development Program. Reid is an enthusiastic young man with Down syndrome. He helps with tasks in the Reach office as well as encouraging the children in the Infant Development Program to participate in play activities. “Kurtis has been part of Reach since he was an infant,” said Sherrie Jamieson, Reach’s manager of early intervention services. “It’s fantastic that he can continue on in the Reach family.” October is Community Living Month in B.C. and focuses on celebrating the gifts and talents that people with developmental dis-

abilities bring to the community. “We’re very pleased to raise awareness of the benefits of hiring individuals with developmental disabilities like Kurtis,” said Reach executive director Renie D’Aquila. Inclusion BC’s Ready, Willing and Able program aims to increase the employment rate of people with intellectual disabilities. Delta Community Living Society Solutions Employment participates in the Ready, Willing and Able program, supporting youth and adult job seekers with developmental disabilities to obtain sustainable, customized employment that matches the needs of local employers. Interested local employers and job seekers can contact DCLS Solutions Employment at 604-9469655 or ewheatley@dcls.ca for more information. Reach is a non-profit charitable society that has been providing services to children and their families since 1959. Over 1,000 children and their families benefit from services on an annual basis.

Address

828 Air Cadet Squadron Sponsoring Committee

1720 56 Street

Abbeyfield House - St. David’s Society

1117 51A Street

2016 ($)

2017 ($)

2018 ($)

300

6,150

6,300

6,400

Augustinian Monastery of British Columbia

3890 Arthur Drive

200

Boys and Girls Clubs of South Coast BC (Hillside)

11339 84 Avenue

12,050

12,300

12,500

Boys and Girls Clubs of South Coast BC (Winskill)

5575 9 Avenue

900

Boys and Girls Clubs of South Coast BC (Errol Wintemute)

4727 Arthur Drive

21,100

21,500

21,900 33,200

British Columbia Waterfowl Society

5191 Robertson Road

31,900

32,500

British Columbia Waterfowl Society

Waterfowl Habitats

3,550

3,600

3,700

Columbus Charities Association (Columbus Lodge)

8850 118A Street

9,650

9,800

10,000

Delta Branch No. 61 of The Royal Canadian Legion

4896 Delta Street

5,750

5,900

6,000

Delta Chamber of Commerce

6201 60 Avenue

8,150

8,300

8,500 18,000

Delta Community Living Society

3800 72 Street

17,300

17,600

Delta Community Living Society

3810 72 Street

6,000

6,100

6,200

Delta Community Living Society

4917 Delta Street

11,900

12,100

12,300 1,600

Delta Community Music School

4705 Arthur Drive

1,550

1,600

Delta Fire and Emergency Services (Training Facility)

4990 104 Street

1,500

Delta Gymnastics Society

4680 Clarence Taylor Crescent

34,650

35,300

36,000

Delta Hospice Society

1521 56 Street

16,000

16,300

16,600

Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society

4816 Delta Street

6,650

6,800

6,900

Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society

4824 Delta Street

9,050

9,200

9,400

Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society

4830 Delta Street

8,300

8,500

8,700

Delta Lodge #21, Independent Order of Odd Fellows

5425 Ladner Trunk Road

8,250

8,400

8,600