Delta Optimist January 15 2016

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Gurpreet Teja (left) and the Delta Pacers captured the Stebbings Murray Cup for the fifth time in six years with a win over the South Delta Sun Devils on Wednesday in Ladner. Kassidy Nicholls (right) and the Sun Devils defeated the Pacers to repeat as Lawrence Brasnett Cup champs in the annual rivalry game. See more on Page 25.

Soil police keep eye on farmland Delta increases efforts to protect agricultural land from unwanted dumping SANDOR GYARMATI

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Call them the soil police.

That’s the description Hugh Davies, Delta’s manager of bylaw enforcement, offers when talking about ongoing efforts and a new initiative this year to ensure local farmland is not ruined by being used as cheap spot to dump

waste.

“We get stuff from all over the place, including the North Shore. They are just looking for a place to drop the material and some of it is good farm material but some of it is not, so we want to keep track,” Davies said.

“We’re soil cops, that’s what we are.”

Last year, Delta enacted new

regulations when it comes to soil deposit permits, placing the onus on property owners to maintain a log of trucks coming and going. A bylaw officer maintains a log when watching the property from a distance, explained Davies, and then goes to the site to ensure those license plates are on the log the property owner has maintained.

The fine for not having a dump truck registered on the log is $500 per truck.

The regulation is the latest in a series of moves over the past few years.

In fall 2014, Delta council approved tougher legislation to regulate soil removal and deposit activities on farmland.

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The Soil Watch program gives Delta more eyes and ears.

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Smokers just part of problem As Delta bans smoking in parks, mayor says issue must be put in perspective SANDOR GYARMATI

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It’s a worthy step but somewhat insignificant in the bigger pictures.

Mayor Lois Jackson had that observation as Delta council unanimously gave approval recently to a bylaw amendment to completely ban smoking in all parks and playgrounds.

Following the lead of several of B.C. communities, and aimed at promoting a healthier environment, the regulation takes an overall approach rather than having designated smoking areas in parks.

Since park attendants don’t have the authority, bylaw enforcement officers would be required to issue tickets for infractions, but the emphasis will be on peer pressure and education.

Jackson supported the bylaw amendment, but noted that an air quality alert last fall should bring some perspective.

“I guess when I look at the two side by side, this bylaw seems to be so insignificant in compari-

“The elevated particulate in our area was as high as it can go, so when I look at what’s happening in a park with a cigarette and then when I am looking at what’s happening outside in my neighbourhood, and there were a couple of other places too, we have to balance this out and make sure we’re hitting the real problems with air quality and particulate matter,” said Jackson.

Last fall, the Ministry of Environment released a policy Delta has followed the lead of several of B.C. communities by banning smoking in parks. update outlining proposed changson with the overall picMeadows, Delta and New to avoid lighting fires and es to the Solid ture,” she said.

Westminster. using wood stoves and Fuel Burning Domestic Last fall, an air qualConditions reportedly fireplaces as their main Appliance Regulation. ity advisory was issued deteriorated due to the source of heat. Individuals The proposed changes are for much of the Metro burning of wood stoves with diabetes and lung or designed to ensure only Vancouver region, speand fireplaces, according heart disease were advised clean burning wood stoves cifically Richmond, to the regional district. to remain indoors and and other wood-burning Surrey, Langley, Pitt Residents were advised avoid strenuous exercise. appliances are sold in B.C.

Delta monitors fill coming to farmland by land and air

CONTINUED from Page 1 The move was made in response to continued concerns about fill, including asphalt and concrete, being dumped on good agricultural land.

The legislation is supported through monitoring, by land and air, by Delta staff as well as a Soil Watch program in which area farmers act as Delta’s eyes and ears.

That was the year Delta was finally able to halt

dumping activity taking place at Princess Farms on 104th Street in East Delta, a contentious property that is now the subject of legal action launched by the municipality.

Three years earlier, Delta first took tougher measures against the dumping of fill or contaminated soil on farmland with a bylaw requiring a permit before material can be trucked in.

A staff report at the time

noted, “The cumulative effect of these fill operations is to gradually erode the agricultural land base as a prime topsoil is covered over with less fertile subsoil (often mixed with poor quality material such as construction waste).”

This year, another step is being taken to help track material to ensure inappropriate content isn’t finding its way on Delta’s farms through a regional pilot project to launch in

the spring in conjunction with Metro Vancouver. It’s aimed at registering soil deposit permits to find out how much fill is being moved and to what properties, explained Davies.

“Instead of saying, ‘Delta, you’ll catch it when it gets out here,’ they’re now saying, ‘Before it even leaves here, we’re going to register it and before it even comes out to Delta you get the application.’

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“We would know what we’re getting before it got here. Right now, when it gets here we find out where it comes from.”

Noting the registry for fill will also apply to nonagricultural lands, Davies said details still have to be worked out with the regional district before it’s launched.

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Someone’s living in our shed South Delta Crime Beat

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 inprogress crimes and emergencies or 604-946-4411 for other assistance.

The following are some of the calls the Delta police responded to in the previous week:

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• Jan. 5, 10:30 a.m., 3700-block of Arthur Drive: Report received of the theft of scrap copper and a car battery sometime overnight. The suspect is believed to have entered the property through an open area at the side of the yard.

Approximate value of the pile of metal taken is $300.

• Jan. 5, 9:09 a.m., 5200block of Central Avenue: An online report received of a theft overnight from an unlocked vehicle

parked in the complainant’s driveway. No damage to the vehicle but $10 in loose change and a pair of $50 leather gloves stolen.

• Jan. 6, 11:48 a.m., 7800-block of Progress Way: A late report received of a break and enter into a company shed. The lock had been broken but as the shed contained only old equipment, nothing was stolen.

• Jan. 6, 4:25 p.m., 4300-block of 48B Street: Complainant reported that sometime overnight his vehicle was stolen from his driveway. Unknown how vehicle was entered as it was left locked and secure.

The vehicle is described as a 2005 Ford F250.

Complainant advised to contact ICBC. Vehicle added to the police information database.

• Jan. 7, 7:30 p.m., Meadow Place: Complainant left his locked vehicle parked on the street and when he returned the next day he noticed the door lock was damaged. The vehicle had been rummaged throughout and items valued at $50 were stolen, including his passport, a black LED headlamp, and a black

and brown folding knife.

Passport Canada notified of the theft of the passport.

• Jan. 7, 8:59 p.m., 4700-block of 62nd Street: Complainant reported his complex’s mailbox had been broken into and a parcel stolen from it.

Canada Post informed of the theft.

• Jan. 8, 7:42 p.m., 72nd Street and 36th Avenue: Report received from complainant that she left her vehicle unlocked in the area and when she returned it had been rummaged throughout. Items stolen include a $50 multitool pocket knife and radar detector. Report taken for information purposes.

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• Dec. 31, 9:21 a.m., 5500-block of 14B Street: Complainant sent an online report to Delta police advising that four red five-gallon jerry cans full of fuel were stolen from his carport.

• Jan. 5, 10:42 a.m., 1300-block of 56th Street: A pair of Bauer Vapor roller blades was found in the parking lot and turned over to the Tsawwassen Community Police Station.

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office, 1108-56th St. • Jan. 5, 11:53 a.m., 1000-block of 56th Street: A skateboard found in the area turned over to Tsawwassen Community Police Station. Picture of skateboard circulated in an attempt to identify owner with no results. The owner can claim at the office, 1108-56th St. Jan. 6, 5600-block of 12th Avenue: The president of a business informed police that one of the company’s gas cards had been used fraudulently after being lost in Tsawwassen. Fifteen fraudulent transactions totaling $403.52 were made at a service station in Tsawwassen over a period of two weeks.

Jan. 9, 2:11 p.m., 67A Street: Complainant reported after several weeks he checked the shed at the back of his property and found that it had been occupied by unknown persons. The lock on the shed was broken and the motion detector light had been turned off. Mail from neighbouring addresses was found in the shed and the suspect had also defecated on the floor.

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Aimed at finalizing the project scope, cost and funding plan, the third phase of the province’s consultation process for the mega project began last month, following the release of a Project Definition Report, and goes until Jan. 28.

People will be able to comment on the report, which provides more details about the scope of the bridge to replace the aging tunnel. Feedback is being sought on such areas as funding options and traffic management during construction.

The province has stated it plans to fund the project at least in part with user tolls and that funding partnerships are also being explored.

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Richmond with Delta across the Fraser River will have a toll in same range as the new Port Mann Bridge, Transportation Minister Todd Stone confirmed last month. Since it’s not a TransLink project, a referendum on the funding or the tolls won’t be required.

The final toll price will depend on a number of factors, including funding from the federal government and Port Metro Vancouver, as well as the construction contracts to be negotiated.

At more than three kilometres in length, the bridge will be 65 per cent longer than the Port Mann Bridge.

The project, which also involves a number of upgrades to highway inter-

changes, will not include rapid transit but does have the ability to accommodate it in the future.

Subject to an environmental review, construction is expected to begin in 2017, with the bridge completed by 2022, according the province.

The project team will review survey results from an online feeback form, e-mail comments and feedback from open houses that will be held this month, and will report back by the end of February in a document that will be posted to the project’s website.

There will also be future opportunities to provide feedback. People are asked to visit the project website at engage.gov.bc.ca/masseytunnel/ for updates.

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The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure reminds the public the Project Definition Report (PDR) for the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project is available for comment until January 28, 2016.

The PDR presents the ministry’s vision for replacing the tunnel and the related Highway 99 improvements between Bridgeport Road in Richmond and Highway 91 in Delta.

The ministry invites communities, stakeholders and the public to visit the project web site at masseytunnel.ca to read the PDR, find out more about the project and to sign up for e-mail updates.

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Murphy’s Law

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The short answer appears to be never.

The Crime Beat is a fixture in our Friday edition and no installment of the popular feature would be complete without at least one vehicle break-in entry, although most weeks include multiple reports. The incidents are so similar you’d think the Crime Beat had gone green and was simply recycling crime, but unfortunately that’s not the case.

Every week, without fail, there are reports of vehicles — some locked, others not — being entered by opportunistic thieves and the items taken — loose change, purses, sunglasses, garage door openers, etc. — are strikingly similar from one instance to the next.

You’d think after reading hundreds of these reports over the years, and with all the other awareness efforts out there, that people would be more careful, but there appears to be a neverending supply of those perfectly content to leave valuables in cars.

Perhaps it’s from editing the Crime Beat each week, but I’m definitely not one of them, however my son, who is a new driver, got into the habit of throwing loose change from the drive-thru in the centre console.

“I’m not getting my window smashed because you can’t be bothered to put coins in your pocket,” I told him in my best dad-speak, warning of the insurance deductible he’d be on the hook for should his loonie or toonie prove too enticing for a thief to pass up. I have to say, he’s been pretty good about heeding the directive, so now I only find fast food wrappers and assorted clothing items, including fermenting soccer socks, when I get in the car.

South Delta is a relatively safe place to live, which leads to a sense of complacency. It’s not like we leave our homes unlocked, but on a whole we’re probably not as vigilant in terms of crime reduction as some other places.

That fact is not lost on those who prey on such circumstances.

Police Chief Neil Dubord told our Jessica Kerr that officers have heard directly from thieves that South Delta neighbourhoods are targeted because many people can afford higher end purchases and often leave these items in unlocked vehicles.

The chief termed them crimes of opportunity, which can only be committed if we continue to play a part.

Intrusive & costly bridge can only do so much in isolation

R

.I.P. George Massey Tunnel, 1959-2022. Or should it?

Much has been written about this unique river crossing, dare I say embedded in Delta’s history.

There had been considerable study and discussion whether a bridge or tunnel should replace the outmoded ferry system connecting Ladner with No. 5 Road in Richmond.

After much debate, sometimes heated, the tunnel was the agreed solution after considering cost ($25 million in 1950 dollars) and stability with bed rock 600 metres below river sediment.

Delta is blessed with thousands of acres of flatlands in the vicinity of the tunnel, far less invasive in the pastoral farm setting compared to a bridge with raised highway ramps. As late as 2006, the province’s long range plan included tunnel expansion to six lanes.

In the 1980s, Delta council recommendations to maximize traffic flows offered some relief at peak rush hour. Seismic upgrades were engineered in 2009, while HOV lanes on highways 17 and 99 aided peak hour travel.

Commuters waited patiently for the proposed twinning of the tunnel, full well knowing adjacent property on Delta and Richmond was in private ownership and in development stages.

Community Comment DOUG HUSBAND

Premier Christy Clark announced a new bridge to replace the aging George Massey Tunnel in 2012, but no unveiling of a long range transportation plan accommodated this political statement.

It was not until last month that details were announced, including a $3.5 billion estimated price tag.

The proposed bridge is 3.3 kilometres long with support pillars rising 210 metres above Delta’s flatlands. Compare those statistics with the tunnel length of 629 metres and cost in 2015 dollars of $225 million (adjusted for inflation).

The tunnel at its lowest point is 72 feet below sea level and is held down by cables and concrete blocks, thus affecting deep draft river traffic during low tides.

The provincial motivation for the bridge is clear. Where is the

motivation for Delta to support this costly edifice to move deep draft container traffic? Delta citizens have long rallied to preserve our unique culture and heritage.

They have viewed intrusion into our lifestyle with suspicion and successfully rallied to save our hospital.

This proposed bridge will be the longest, tallest and most costly in our province’s history.

Without a plan to build fast, efficient public transit in concert with highway improvements, the bridge in isolation encourages dependency on single-occupancy vehicles.

Situating a 10-lane bridge onto 60-year-old highway infrastructure with five minutes travel time to the four-lane Oak Street Bridge defies logic. Vancouver council has long deferred any interest in accommodating commuter traffic south of the river.

I liken the proposed bridge to a modern 747 airplane trying to land on the dated runways of our Boundary Bay Airport. It cannot be accommodated without significant and costly upgrades.

In speaking briefly with Doug Massey, he doubted his father would want his name associated with the new bridge.

And a good night to you, Doug and Doreen.

A fourth generation Ladnerite, Doug Husband is a former mayor of Delta.

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Letters

Further Reductions

Bridge designed with port trucks and ships in mind

Editor: Over the last month there has been the announcement of a $3.5-billion bridge to replace the George Massey Tunnel, along with the resulting comments and opinions. I would like to offer some comments to the taxpayers of B.C. 1. The bridge will cost every man, woman and child in B.C. around $800 each, not including cost overruns and interest.

2. The case has been made that it is to relieve traffic congestion at the tunnel but I would point out that traffic at the tunnel is much improved whenever port truckers strike. So tunnel congestion has much more to do

with trucks from the port.

3. The port wants ocean-going ships to get to the Fraser Surrey Docks but the tunnel prevents this, so it is the port that wants the tunnel removed.

4. The new bridge is much higher than other bridges over the Fraser River to allow passage of the ocean-going ships, so again it is the port that requires this very high and very long bridge.

5. I understand the bridge will have five lanes each way. Since the population of Ladner and Tsawwassen is less than 50,000 people, how can five lanes be necessary?

Well, the port intends to expand and it knows the trucks will need two or

three lanes to slowly climb this very high bridge, so again it is the trucks to the port that will require five lanes each way.

6. The province intends to toll this bridge so South Delta commuters will pay the toll while South Surrey commuters will use the Alex Fraser Bridge. Yes, the trucks from the port will pay the toll to cross but that will be chump change compared to what taxpayers will pay for the bridge.

The bottom line is the port needs to remove the tunnel and needs this bridge to make the Fraser Surrey Docks viable and to move its trucks north. My question: Why doesn’t the port pay for the bridge?

Greg Hoover

Citizenry deserving of honour

Editor: Re: Changing of the Guard, Dec. 31 I beg to differ with your choice of Newsmaker of the Year.

My vote for such would not be a single person, a politician at that, but the collective citizenry of South Delta who have over the past year performed yeoman service day in and day out without eliciting publicity and without reward other than to know their duty has been performed at a high standard.

Who, other than the good people of Ladner and Tsawwassen, have energized the community with a steady hand on the economic tiller?

Look no farther than the various businesses that line the streets of both communities and see the “cement” that holds the two communities together, while they individually and collectively muster a plausible defence to the intrusion of two massive malls too close for comfort, or have a thought for the so-called ordinary folk who tend to their homes, pay their taxes and generally take good care of what each considers a gem.

Add the many, many volunteers who in concert with others provide comfort to those who have need for such aid as food banks, or the dozens of children who annually

stand in the cold outside businesses silently displaying a plea for a few dollars to assist a worthy cause and, of course, at Christmas time, Salvation Army volunteers who seem to be a dwindling breed of hardy folk who think more of others than they do of themselves.

These, individually and collectively, are the real newsmakers and not a neophyte politician because long after the politician is gone and forgotten, the stalwarts who champion the communities will remain doing as they have done for years — bettering both Ladner and Tsawwassen.

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Editor: In the late fall of 2015, I forwarded a letter outlining the work of Delta Meals on Wheels and expressing the possibility of being unable to continue due to a lack of funds.

At that time, and on behalf of the society, I also requested financial assistance from citizens and local organizations in order to continue the valuable service of delivering a hot meal on a regular basis to our customers.

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Opinion DELTA COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Participate and help make Delta a better place!

Interested in participating in your local government? A number of opportunities exist to serve on an advisory committee at Delta to collaborate and provide advice to Council on various issues affecting our community. Mayor Lois E. Jackson and Council are seeking volunteers for the following committees:

Advisory Design Panel

Are you interested in providing advice relating to the design and construction of buildings and other development within Delta? Membership in the Architectural Institute of British Columbia or the British Columbia Society of Landscape Architects is required.

Meets monthly (4th Thursday at 6:30 pm)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

Dikes and Drainage Advisory Committee

Want to address issues of flood management, storm water management and dredging?

Meets bi-monthly or at the call of the Chair (Thursday at 11:30 am)

Concerned about the environment and want to get involved in planning policies and green initiatives to address climate change?

Meets monthly (2 nd Thursday at 7:00 pm)

Boundary Bay Airport Advisory Committee

Heritage Advisory Commission

Want to be involved in the operation and development of the Boundary Bay Airport and lands?

Meets at the call of the Chair, usually twice per year (Spring and Fall, at 7:00 pm)

Want to help promote the preservation and celebration of heritage in Delta? Are you interested in reviewing and discussing policies and development issues related to history and heritage conservation?

Meets monthly (1st Wednesday at 7:00 pm)

Boundary Bay Airshow Advisory Board

Hunting Regulation Advisory Committee

Community Planning Advisory Committee

Are you interested in providing input on land use, community planning, and proposed developments?

Meets monthly (1st Thursday at 7:00 pm)

Have your say on plans for bridge

Environment Advisory Committee

Are you interested in farming initiatives and issues related to agriculture and irrigation in Delta?

Meets monthly and/or at the call of the Chair

Want to participate in the organization and promotion of this highly popular annual event?

Meets monthly (3rd Wednesday at 5:30 pm)

The province has opened another consultation period for the 10-lane bridge that is being planned to replace the George Massey Tunnel.

Want to participate in the regulation of hunting in Delta, including the discharge of firearms?

Meets at the call of the Chair, usually twice per year (Spring and Fall, at 7:00 pm)

Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission

Are you enthusiastic about recreation, arts and culture programs? Want to collaborate on projects and services related to parks, sports fields, recreation infrastructure and civic buildings in Delta?

Meets monthly (3 rd Thursday at 7:00 pm) or at the call of the Chair

If you are interested in being appointed to one of the above advisory committees or commissions for a one-year term commencing March 1, 2016, please submit a brief resumé and covering letter indicating your areas of interest, why you would like to serve, and any relevant knowledge and experience you may have.

Application deadline is January 31, 2016 Please forward submissions to: The Office of the Municipal Clerk - Delta Municipal Hall 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C. V4K 3E2 Fax: 604-946-3390/email: committeeclerk@delta.ca For additional information, including committee and commission mandates, membership, agendas and minutes please visit www.delta.ca or contact Sandra MacFarlane, Deputy Municipal Clerk, at 604-952-3175 or smacfarlane@delta.ca.

MLA’s Report

VICKI HUNTINGTON

We now know the Highway 17A entrance to the new bridge will be two lanes. It sounds wonderful — until you ask if one of the two lanes is HOV. The response isn’t quite so convincingly wonderful.

So while at the moment the plan is two lanes, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is apparently in discussions with TransLink, and we know full well that TransLink won’t be eager to relinquish a dedicated HOV lane.

Should TransLink refuse to cooperate, I guess we can always hope the bridge will be so efficient that our single lane of traffic from Highway 17A will never back up. And that all the traffic from Tsawwassen, Ladner, the new malls, the new developments and the ferry terminal will flow smoothly onto the bridge. As I say, I guess we can hope.

My concern may be misplaced, and I certainly hope it is, but I am worried enough to say the public comment period for the Massey Tunnel Replacement Project Definition Report is currently underway and ends on Jan. 28. I encourage you all to advise the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure that we expect South Delta’s

access to the bridge to be as smooth and uncongested as possible.

We really do deserve nothing less from this massive project.

You can write, phone or email the project office at: masseytunnel@gov. bc.ca; 1-855-562-7739; Ironwood Plaza, 2030– 11662 Steveston Hwy., Richmond, B.C., V7A 1N6.

I should also explain some of the confusion that exists over provincial announcements about the various dates for public comment. Jan. 28 (as discussed above) is the closing date for public input on the Project Definition Report. The ministry will then make final decisions and will include that information in its application to the Environmental Assessment Office (EAO).

Feb. 15, on the other hand, is the closing date for the EAO’s initial decision on the “valued components” (the environmental, social, economic, etc. issues) that may be impacted by the project.

It is the EAO and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure that are hosting public open houses in Richmond (Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2 to 8 p.m., Sandman Signature Hotel) and Delta (Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2 to 8 p.m., Delta Town & Country Inn).

The Environmental Assessment Office will have further public comment periods once the ministry submits its formal project application.

We are all pretty cynical about these public input processes, but I do encourage you to take advantage of the opportunity to comment on either the project scope (by Jan. 28) or the environmental components that should be studied (Feb. 15).

January 15, 2016 The Delta Optimist A11

Business MP to address chamber Delta MP Carla Qualtrough will be the guest speaker at a Delta Chamber of Commerce meeting next week.

Qualtrough, a humanrights lawyer and Paralympic swimmer, won the local riding in last October’s federal election and was appointed to the dual cabinet role of minister of sport and persons with disabilities.

She’ll speak to her portfolio’s priorities moving forward, the chamber’s website notes.

The lunch meeting takes place Wednesday, Jan. 20

from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Delta Town & Country Inn. It costs $35 for chamber members and $45 for non-members.

Register online at deltachamber.ca.

• Other upcoming chamber events include a free member orientation at the chamber office (Jan. 21), an innovation funding programs seminar at the Delta Town & Country Inn (Jan. 27) and an After 5 Business Social at Tsawwassen Springs (Feb. 2).

Visit deltachamber.ca for more details.

Reach campaign gets boost

BA Blacktop executives visited Reach Child and Youth Society recently to present a $10,000 cheque toward efforts to build a new centre in the heart of Ladner.

“We are delighted with this generous contribution to the Building Together for Children Campaign and so pleased to welcome BA Blacktop to Reach’s family of donors,” said Reach Foundation chair Barbara Wallick.

BA Blacktop has a significant number of projects underway in the Delta area and was happy to have an opportunity to support a local charity.

“In 2016, BA Blacktop

Ltd. will celebrate our 60th anniversary,” said vice president Simon Daniels.

“We believe a company lasts this long because we work hard to be responsible and accountable, and to be a positive contributor to the community.

“Reach Child and Youth Society helps families with special needs to have a better life together. We see Reach as a social partner who clearly demonstrates our core values of helping others and building together.”

The campaign to build a centre for children with special needs has $1 million to go to reach its $5 million goal.

Public Hearing - Tuesday, January 26, 2016 The Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta will hold a Public Hearing, in accordance with the Local Government Act, to consider the following proposed projects and related applications: Date: Time: Place:

Tuesday, January 26, 2016 7:00 p.m.

Council Chamber, Delta Municipal Hall 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC V4K 3E2

A Council meeting is scheduled to immediately follow this Public Hearing in the event Council wishes to give further consideration to any projects at that time.

Any persons who believe that their interest in property will be affected by the proposed projects shall be given an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing on matters contained in the bylaws and/or proposed by the applications.

Should you have any concerns or comments you wish to communicate to Council in advance of the Public Hearing, you can write to: 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, January 26, 2016.

Project No. 1 Application for Rezoning (LU007559) Location: 11552 80 Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 1 Applicants: Lakhwinder Sidhu/ Sukhvinder Panesar Proposal: Application for Rezoning in order to permit subdivision and development of two single family residential lots.

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Project No. 2 Application for Rezoning (LU007588) Location: 11661 92 Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 2 Applicant: Gopal Chauhan, Woodbine Builders Ltd.

‘‘The Corporation of Delta MAP NO. 3 Official Community Plan FILE NO. LU007442 Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” Amendment Bylaw No. 7436 To amend the land use designation for the subject property in the Future Land Use Plan in Schedule A from R One and Two Unit Residential to MR Multi-Unit Residential and to amend the land use designation for the subject property in the North Delta Future Land Use Plan in Schedule C.1 from SFR Single Family Residential to MGR Medium Density Ground-Oriented Residential.

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7437 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RS3 Single Family (0.4 ha) Residential to Comprehensive Development Zone No. 456 in order to permit subdivision and development of two multiple family residential lots and construction of a two-unit dwelling on each lot.

Staff Contact: Jimmy Ho – 604-946-3331 Web Location: December 14, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.03

Proposal: Application for Rezoning and Development Permit in order to permit subdivision and development of four townhouse units on individual fee simple lots.

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” MAP NO. 4 Amendment Bylaw No. 7433 FILE NO. LU007439 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RM1 Multiple Family (Duplex) Residential to Comprehensive Development Zone No. 453 in order to allow construction of four townhouses on individual fee simple lots at zero lot line between the proposed lots.

Development Permit LU007439 To regulate the form and character of the proposed development.

Telephone: 604-375-3636

Staff Contact: Alex Cauduro – 604-952-3163 Web Location: December 14, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.02

Proposal: Application for Rezoning in order to permit subdivision and development of two single family residential lots.

MAP NO. 2

To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw FILE NO. LU007588 No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RS4 Single Family (610 m2) Residential to RS7 Single Family (335 m2) Residential in order to permit a two-lot subdivision and construction of a new single family dwelling with an in-ground basement and secondary suite on each lot.

Staff Contact: Nancy McLean – 604-952-3814 Web Location: December 7, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.02 The Corporation of Delta 4500 ClarenceTaylor Crescent Delta BCV4K 3E2 www.cor p.delta.bc.ca www.delta.ca

Proposal: Application for Official Community Plan Amendment and Rezoning in order to permit subdivision and development of two multiple family residential lots and construction of a two-unit dwelling on each lot.

Telephone: 604-946-8876

Staff Contact: Robin Pallett – 604-946-3355 Web Location: January 11, 2016 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.03

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7471

Telephone: 604-591-6002

Applicant: 0821044 B.C. Ltd. and T.E. Andres Home

To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RS1 Single Family Residential to RS7 Single Family (335 m2) Residential in order to allow a two-lot subdivision and construction of a new single family dwelling with an in-ground basement and secondary suite on each lot.

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Project No. 4 Application for Rezoning and Development Permit (LU007439) Location: 5135 45 Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on Map NO. 4

Telephone: 778-707-7325

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7494

Project No. 3 Application for Official Community Plan Amendment and Rezoning (LU007442) Location: 8278 108 Street, as shown outlined in bold on Map NO. 3

Additional Information Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant documentation may be inspected until Tuesday, January 26, 2016.

Municipal Hall: Community Planning and Development Department Hours: 8:30 am to 4:45 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday (except statutory holidays) 8:30 am to 8:00 pm Thursday Website: www.delta.ca Email: com-pln-dev@delta.ca Phone: 604-946-3380

Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning any project after the Public Hearing has concluded.

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The Corporation of Delta has established a Board of Variance made up of five (5) persons appointed by the Mayor and Council. The purpose of the Board, as defined by the Local Government Act, is to consider applications in matters related to the provisions of: • A bylaw respecting the siting, dimensions or size of a building or structure, or siting of a manufactured home in a manufactured home park; • A bylaw related to the protection of trees; • The prohibition of a structural alteration or addition to a non-conforming use or siting, and • A subdivision servicing requirement in an area zoned for agricultural or industrial use.

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Farmland faces growing flood risk Sea level rise due to climate change concerns farmers, particularly those on Westham Island

From where Jack Zellweger lives, he can see the dikes that hold the line between the land and water. His family has farmed on Westham Island since the 1960s, but as sea levels rise due to climate change, the future of farming here becomes less certain.

“Westham Island is pretty much all below sea level, so it would be bad if the dikes ever breached,” says Zellweger, who farms 300 acres, including seed potatoes, beans, peas, grain, hay and beef cattle.

“A lot of people think of this area as a bird sanctuary, but this is some of the best farmland in B.C. I’d like to see government make the farmland on Westham Island a priority.”

In 2013, Delta farmers were brought together with local and provincial governments by the B.C. Agriculture & Food Climate Action Initiative to develop the Delta Regional Adaptation Strategies document to identify and prioritize climate changerelated risks to agriculture in the region. The increased risk of coastal flooding topped the list as a threat to crops, livestock and agricultural infrastructure, with additional concerns about impacts to soils and supply lines.

While agricultural land in this area has always been subject to flood risk, climate change is projected to increase the frequency of flooding associated with extreme weather events, intense precipitation and sea level rise. Sea level in the Fraser delta area is anticipated to rise up to 0.6 metres by 2050, and 1.2 metres by 2100.

Rising sea levels, particularly when combined with high tides and storm

Westham Island is pretty much all below sea level, so it depends on dikes to keep farm fields dry. surges, will increase pressure on coastal marshes, beaches and dikes.

The impacts of climate change on flood risk along the Fraser River side of Delta are less clear.

However, with the variability that accompanies climate change, rapid melts and earlier (and more intensive) peak flows are a strong possibility, increasing the potential for flooding along the Fraser River.

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While this extent of land would never flood simultaneously, the study found over 6,000 hectares of agricultural land, almost all of the Delta’s Agricultural Land Reserve area, is vulnerable to flooding based on projected sea level rise.

Zellweger is philosophical about the likelihood that a major flood will happen anytime soon, but he remembers the last time the dike broke.

“Before the dikes we have today, there were earthen dikes built by the

farmers. One year about 30 years ago, we got a bit of a storm and the farmland was flooded by seawater,” he recounts. “Our dikes were rebuilt about 25 years ago — it’s a good base to work on, but they need to be maintained. That’s the cost to keep our farmland in production.”

He adds the Corporation of Delta, which is responsible for maintaining the 67 kilometres of dikes that protect the region, will need to upgrade the flood boxes that move water out of low lying areas and beyond the dikes.

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For its part, the Corporation of Delta has a long-term strategy as part of its capital works program to raise the dikes ahead of the projected sea level rise. There are also plans on the books to improve pump station capacity to move water out and improve drainage.

“We are taking a long-term, generational approach to dike maintenance, and will raise them by an average 0.6 metres by approximately 2050 to match the climate science,” says Hugh Fraser, Delta’s deputy director of engineering. “Climate

change adaptation projects carry a substantial cost. In Delta alone, a significant investment will be required combined with financial support from senior governments is expected to be required over the next 50 years.”

David Ryall, chair of the Delta Farmers’ Institute, says the farming community is aware the increase in coastal flood risk due to climate change is more than just an agricultural issue.

“Everybody feels the Corporation of Delta will do something because Ladner is going to be flooded,” he says.

“The issue for our farmers is that flooding can damage equipment or buildings, and depending on flooding depth and salinity, some farms could lose a year or more of growth.”

While the local government tends to the dikes to protect the community at large, farmers are investing in drainage improvements to move water out to drainage ditches as quickly as possible. Delta farmers are working together to improve their understanding of flood risks by sharing information and enhancing farm-level emergency planning for farms in high-risk areas.

It’s part of a long-term strategy to build an agriculture sector that can adapt to changes and remain viable far into the future.

The B.C. Agriculture & Food Climate Action Initiative and Delta adaptation projects are supported by funding through Growing Forward 2, a federal, provincial, territorial initiative.

Story submitted by the Delta Farmers’ Institute.

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Teams of four will tackle questions from 10 categories ranging from geography and history to music and movies. To sign up a team, contact organizer Ivor Hewitt at ivorhewitt9@gmail. com or 604-943-6338.

The entry fee is $20 per team.

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New Beginnings

New Beginnings, the South Delta Artist Guild’s first show of 2016, is hanging at Gallery 1710 in Tsawwassen until Jan. 24. The exhibit will showcase the great variety of style, technique and subject matter by guild members who hail from all parts of the globe. Gallery 1710 is open Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Book Sale

The 11th annual Giant Book Sale will be held at the KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen later this month. It will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Jan. 28, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Jan. 29 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 30. In addition to books, there will be DVDs, CDs, board games and puzzles.

Donated items can be dropped off at the community centre from 9 a.m. to noon weekdays.

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Audition tapes for the 2016 edition of Delta Idol must be submitted to the Corporation of Delta by Friday, Jan. 22 in order to be eligible to perform in the live final next month.

Delta staff will choose 10 finalists to perform in front of a live audience and judges on the evening of Friday, Feb. 26. Contestants must be Delta residents between the ages of 12 and 19.

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PHOTO BY TIM MATHESON

Alan Macdonald in the Vancouver Opera’s Barber of Barkerville.

Delta academy goes operatic

School district launches new program in partnership with Vancouver Opera DAVE WILLIS

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The Delta school district is launching a new opera academy in September.

The Opera & Performance Academy, offered through a partnership with Vancouver Opera and based out of Delta Secondary, is for Delta school district students from grades 8 to 12.

“I’m extremely excited about offering this opportunity in the district. I think it will really add to what’s already happening really well in this district,” says Paige Hansen, viceprincipal of academy programs.

She says she sees the offering as “being something kids will absolutely love.”

Colleen Maybin is the director of education and community engagement Vancouver Opera.

She says students will be going through singing and acting lessons, learning about opera as an art form

and languages like Italian, French and German.

She says Vancouver Opera has existing programs that are based on experiential learning for kids through opera and the academy is taking that to the next step.

“It’s really about introducing these students to the professional world of opera and giving them a chance to develop their performance skills and having the experience of the multi-disciplinary nature of opera,” she says.

She said it’s Vancouver Opera’s intention for students to work with its coaches, pianists, singers and all of the other professionals who work with the group.

“It also gives them backstage access to pretty much everything going on for us.”

Maybin says there’s nothing out there that’s similar to this academy.

“No one is doing anything like this. It’s very innovative,” she says.

There will be an information meeting on the new opera academy on Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. at DSS. Hansen says students will be able to sign up beginning in early February.

There are also open houses for academy programs scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 23 (10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Delta Manor Education Centre) and Saturday, Jan. 30 (10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Burnsview Secondary).

While academies are fee-paying programs, the money goes strictly to covering the costs of running them, Hansen says.

For more on the district’s academy programs, visit deltaacademies.ca.

PHOTO BY TIM MATHESON

Hiather DarnelKadonaga (left) as Naomi and Sam Chung as Stephen in Vancouver Opera’s production of Naomi’s Road.

A18 The Delta Optimist January 15, 2016

Lifestyles

Sidekick tackles ground-breaking play Theatre company opens run of Michel Tremblay’s Les Belles Soeurs next week in Tsawwassen

The Sidekick Players continue their 19th season with Les Belles Soeurs, which opens a three-week run next Thursday at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre.

Directed for Sidekick

by Carroll Lefebvre, the play is written by Michel Tremblay, probably the most-produced playwright in the nation and arguably the most important playwright in the history of the country.

Tremblay’s first widely produced play, Les Belles Soeurs opened the floodgates of theatre, both Francophone and Anglophone, in a number of ways. First, it introduced a theatre that was from here and that could not be mistaken for theatre from anywhere else.

The language Tremblay used in the work, in a frank, often brutal way, was not simply used for shock value because the piece also set out to prove that the language of the streets was a beautiful thing.

Les Belles

Soeurs also signaled the steps theatre in Quebec (and all over Canada) was taking away from tradition and, by extension, the control and censorship actively exercised by the clergy.

Sidekick’s production features 15 women in a cast that comes from Delta, Langley and Vancouver.

“It’s not always easy putting 15 women (many of whom didn’t know each other before) in a room and expect them to get along, but this group is amazing,” says Lefebvre.

“They arrive for rehearsal full of energy and gather in the seating area and start chatting, some bringing in goodies and coffee.

It’s like a bridge game, not a rehearsal.”

She says it’s this camaraderie that has bonded this cast and has resulted in wonderful chemistry on stage.

Lefebvre says the play has offensive language and material, but that is what Tremblay wanted to accu-

rately portray the language and living style of the French Canadian, working class women in the 1960s.

Many people remember collecting stamps to be put into books that could be traded for household items. Now we just have plastic cards that we hand over to the cashier to accumulate points for the same thing.

In Les Belles Soeurs, Germaine Lauzon has just won one million trading stamps and she is excited to get so many things for her home she otherwise could never afford.

The catch is she has to paste them all into books before she can redeem them.

She invites friends and family over one night to help her paste all the stamps into the books.

What transpires during that time opens many wounds and shows the true colours of her friends and her family.

Often times it isn’t very pretty. There is humour, tears and the shock factor

The “Party in Da House” Committee along with all the players would like to

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Left to right: Marcia Strang (Pierrette), Brenda DeJong (Rose), Bernice Fehr (Gabriel) and Jeanne Sommerfield (Germaine) in Sidekick’s Les Belles Soeurs. is definitely present.

The cast includes Jeanne Sommerfield, Brenda DeJong, Bernice Fehr, Alycia Duncan, Marcia Strang, Carol Jones, Jacqollyne Keath, Maribel Karmazyn, Laura Sutherland-Smith, Vicki

Dodwell, Lula Reed, Erica Bearss, Sangeeta Wylie, Hannah Everett and Sadie Karmazyn. Assisting Lefebvre are Maureen Dorotich and Trish Mardon.

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January 15, 2016 The Delta Optimist A19

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Getting lost in Quebec City’s charms JAMIE ROSS

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arrow cobblestone streets stuffed with charming vendors, galleries, sidewalk cafes, picturesque churches, historic inns and wonderful restaurants, have helped Quebec City earn the moniker, “Paris without the jet lag.”

Add beautiful architecture and colourful vibrant squares full of musicians and artists, and you might end up wondering why anyone would bother travelling the extra distance to Europe?

Quebec City, “where the river narrows,” is the capital of the province of Quebec and one of the oldest cities in North America. Situated on the banks of the St. Lawrence River, it was founded in 1608 as one of the first significant settlements in Canada, and it was here on the Plains of Abraham that the colony of ‘New France’ fell into British hands in 1759.

The district of Old Quebec was declared a

UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. A beautiful stony arch forms the entrance through the fortifications into this historical place.

I spend a whole sunny afternoon blissfully lost in its warren of lanes, meandering through evocative alleys, ducking into eclectic galleries and enchanting shops, wandering past mouth-watering bistros and getting a sense of history everywhere I look.

I stumble upon the Place Royale, the square in which Samuel de Champlain founded this settlement. The cobbled courtyard is filled to the brim with history. Here is Champlain’s fort, trading post and home, and also the oldest stone church in North America, NotreDame-des-Victoires, which was built in 1688.

While musicians and street artists entertain, tourists jostle to get a photo of the Fresque des Quebecois, a wonderful mural depicting the story of Quebec, with life-like paintings of historic figures, and Quebec’s famous

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After wandering around in a delightful daze, I get my bearings when I look up to see the Chateau Frontenac looming above.

Looking as much like a castle as a luxury hotel, it has gloriously dominated the city’s skyline for over a century. A Funicular (outdoor lift) whisks people up the steep grade to the grand hotel, or you can stay fit by trekking up the many stairs.

Just outside the walled battlements of the old city is the magnificent parlia-

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ment building, inspired by the Louvre Palace in Paris. On its walls are 26 bronze statues honouring Quebec’s historical figures.

Horse drawn carriages pick up passengers at the Fountaine de Tourny for a tour of the old city. For me it will be a little more energetic. I rent a bike to navigate the paved cycle paths that lead out of the city to the Parc de la ChuteMontmorency. Once you arrive at the park, you can take a cable car up the mountain to take in the awe-inspiring views of

Montmorency Falls. If you are feeling adventurous, try the Via Ferrata climbing route that scales the sheer wall beside the massive waterfall, and then zipline back over the crest of the chute.

Another quick 30-minute drive from Quebec City the next morning has me in the Parc National de la Jacques-Cartier. Here you can enjoy some easy white-water canoeing or rafting, and do some hiking in search of moose.

After such strenuous activity, I have a good excuse to relax at the Siberia Station Spa located just on the outskirts of the city, with its hot and cold pools, waterfalls, steam baths and saunas, and some amazing riverside relaxation stations. The spa experience is based on the Scandinavian concept of thermotherapy, where you alternate between hot, cold and resting treatments. The process is said to relax muscles, reduce stress, improve sleep, eliminate toxins and strengthen the immune system.

It has just made me hungry — but no worries, there is a wide range of cuisine options in Quebec City, from hip and trendy to cosy and traditional. In Old Quebec is the charming Bello Ristorante. The food here is exquisite Italian presented in a unique Québécois style.

For the beer lover, La Korrigane is a microbrewery where you can relax with a pint and enjoy some great pub food.

I find a unique dining experience at the revolving Ciel! Bistro-Bar located on the top floor of Le Concorde Hotel and with its magnificent panoramic views I am able to see where I have really been the last few days. I enjoy an excellent dinner, whilst looking down on the winding roads, stone buildings, colour and activity that give this wonderful old city so much character.

Here, in Old Quebec, there is nothing better than just letting yourself get lost.

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communities, and we can support them to stay connected in ways that are meaningful for them,” says Sarah Stott-Eveneshen, First Link coordinator for the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C. for Delta and the South & East Fraser.

“Through individual actions we can raise awareness of dementia and reduce the stigma attached to it,” she says.

The Dementia Friend campaign is the cornerstone of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, which runs until the end of January.

Becoming a Dementia Friend is easy, says StottEveneshen. The process starts by signing up at DementiaFriends.ca. The next step is to understand five simple things about dementia: • It is not a natural part of aging.

• It is not just about losing your memory.

Dementia can affect thinking, communicating and

Dementia-friendly actions

Here are some tips to help you when you are connecting with a person living with dementia: • Patience is key for dementia-friendliness.

• Use respectful language. People living with dementia are not “sufferers” or “patients.”

• Address the person with dementia, rather than those around them, when talking about their experience living with the disease.

• Connect, don’t correct. Respond to feelings being shared.

• Use precise language when describing actions or tasks.

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doing everyday activities.

• It is possible to live well with dementia.

• There is more to a person than a diagnosis of dementia.

• The Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s South & East Fraser branch is here to help Delta residents with dementia and their care partners.

That knowledge can easily translate into action at home and work, StottEveneshen adds.

The society has supported people living with dementia for 35 years. One of its initiatives, First Link, connects people affected by dementia with information, society support services and programs such as Minds in Motion, and dementia education sessions.

Delta residents can find out about upcoming education sessions by contacting Stott-Eveneshen at 604-449-5000, at sstotteveneshen@alzheimerbc. org or by visiting www. alzheimerbc.org.

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A child may be registered to attend Kindergarten in September 2016 if his or her fifth birthday occurs on or before December 31, 2016.

The South Delta Minor Fastpitch

At the time of registration, the following original documents must be provided: 1. Proof of birth date for the student (birth certificate or passport) (registration will not be accepted until proof of birth date is received) 2. Proof of citizenship for both the parent and the student (Canadian birth certificate, citizenship card, passport, landed immigrant document, permanent resident card) 3. Immunization record, Care Card, medical and emergency contact information 4. Proof of Residency showing address (property taxes - current receipt, purchase/rental agreement or rental receipt)

Association’s (SDMFA) AGM will be held Wednesday January 20, 2016 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the South Delta Recreation Centre in the Arctic Room

Parents should be aware that students may be required to attend a school outside of their usual attendance area if class enrolments exceed 22.

Application forms for the EARLY French Immersion Program are available at all elementary schools, at the French Immersion Parent Information Meetings, and online. Completed application forms for entry into Early French Immersion are to be delivered only to the French Immersion school in your attendance area, as indicated on the application application form, form,on onor orbefore before4:00pm, 4:00 pm,Friday, Friday,January January29, 29,2016.

2016.Successful Successfulapplicants applicants will notified school week will bebe notified byby thethe school thethe week following the application deadline, and will be advised of the registration procedure. Parents are highly encouraged to attend a French Immersion Parent Information Meeting in January. For more information, please visit our website at http://web.deltasd.bc.ca/ or contact Christine Carriou at ccarriou@deltasd.bc.ca or 604-952-5066.

Applications are now being accepted for Traditional Elementary Schools and are to be completed separately. Forms are available at Heath, Jarvis and Pebble Hill Traditional Elementary Schools or on the district website at http://web.deltasd.bc.ca/. Completed application forms should be delivered only to those schools on or before 4:00 pm, Thursday, February 4, 2016. .

Applications for Montessori are being accepted at Devon Gardens Elementary on February 17, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Montessori is a free of charge program available to all Delta primary aged children. For your convenience, you may attend any Delta elementary school to register for Montessori at Devon Gardens Elementary. Please indicate you are choosing Montessori when registering. For additional information, please contact Mr. David Hope, Principal, at dhope@deltasd.bc.ca.

NON-CATCHMENT AND NON-DISTRICT APPLICATIONS BE ACCEPTED AT DISTRICT SCHOOLS NON-CATCHMENT AND NON-DISTRICT APPLICATIONS WILLWILL BE ACCEPTED AT DISTRICT SCHOOLS AND ONLINECOMMENCING COMMENCING ININ THE RESPECTIVE CATEGORY IF RECEIVED PRIOR TO MARCH 4, 2016.

FEBRUARY 1, 2016 AND ANDWILL WILLRECEIVE RECEIVEPRIORITY PRIORITY THE RESPECTIVE CATEGORY IF RECEIVED PRIOR TO MARCH 4, 2016. *Please note: Due to space restrictions, Gray Elementary School will only be accepting Non-Catchment and Non-District Applications for those students who have siblings already attending the school.

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Visit us at www.southdeltafastpitch.ca For more information contact Sandra Geboers at sgeboers@dccnet.com

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Community

TO MY PATIENTS NOTICE OF OFFICE CLOSURE

The office is now permanently closed My plans include taking a few months off to reorganize the home front then work part time for Dr. Mark Jones in his Morgan Creek/South Surrey office. His contact info is Suite 308-2630 Croydon Drive, 604-560-2922 and he will be happy to provide continued podiatric care. When calling to make an appointment please make his staff aware that you were previously seen in my office.

For those requiring care closer to home, the offices of Dr. Russell and Dr. Wang are available in Ladner.

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Hawthorne Elementary students take part in the worldwide Hour of Code.

Delta students learning to code

It is a Tuesday afternoon in Rosemary Harris’ Grade 3 class at Hawthorne Elementary in Ladner.

Each student is equipped with a laptop or tablet, but instead of being students, they are teachers.

Every student invited a parent, grandparent or Grade 7 buddy to join him or her in class to instruct them on how to computer code.

“You’re smarter than your grandma!” exclaimed

a grandfather who came with his wife to learn about coding from their granddaughter.

Harris’ class is taking part in Hour of Code, a worldwide event aimed at demystifying code by demonstrating that anyone can learn the basics. Harris’ students are already computer savvy as they blog every day as a way of connecting their learning with life beyond the classroom.

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“I decided to teach my students how to code because I noticed that coding is regularly talked about but not understood.

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I would like to say good bye to all the friends made in the past many years and may our paths cross once again.

Have a Happy and Healthy New Year.

Best regards, Dr. Tom Troy

REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR THE 2016/2017 SCHOOL YEAR Delta School District is pleased to accept applications from families and students residing within and outside of the Delta School District. We offer a wide range of learning programs for all students.

Continuing Delta Students Delta students already registered in Delta will continue for the new school year.

Delta students who wish to submit a Non-Catchment Application at a new school, must submit a new Non-Catchment Application and will receive priority in this category if their application is received starting February 1st and before: March 4, 2016.

Current Non-District students who wish to continue at the same school for the next school year, are NOT required to submit a new Non-District Application.

Current Non-District students who wish to attend a different school in Delta for the next school year, must submit a new Non-District Application and will receive priority in this category if their application is received starting February 1st and before: March 4, 2016. *Please note: Due to space restrictions, Gray Elementary School will only be accepting Non-Catchment and Non-District Applications for those students who have siblings already attending the school.

New Applicants Kindergarten Students living in a school’s catchment area should apply at the catchment area school on the designated registration date or thereafter.

Kindergarten to Grade 12 Students living in a school’s catchment area will receive priority in this category if their application is received before: June 3, 2016.

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Definitions Students living in the catchment area of their designated school.

Non-Catchment Students:

Students living in Delta who wish to attend a different catchment area school in Delta.

Non-District Students:

Students not living in Delta who wish to attend school in Delta.

PLEASE NOTE: The time and date will be recorded on all applications and registrations at time of receipt. Non-Catchment and Non-District Applications will be accepted at District schools and online commencing February 1, 2016.

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Delta offers a variety of choice programs that challenge students and enhance learning. Language programs, academically-focused programs, specialized academies & career programs provide students the BC curriculum while giving them an opportunity to extend understanding and personalize learning.

Kindergarten Registration: A child may be registered to attend Kindergarten in September 2016 if his w w w w

or her fifth birthday occurs on or before December 31, 2016.

All kindergarten programs are full day Registration begins in February. Contact your local school for registration dates. Register at your local school.

For school catchment areas please visit the district website - deltasd.bc.ca or call 604-952-5340 French Immersion Kindergarten Application deadline is Friday, January 29, 2016 at 4:00 pm

Elementary Choice Programs MONTESSORI

TRADITIONAL

w Based on Montessori principles w Supports continuous progress as children work on personal goals and academic challenges w No fees or hidden expenses DEVON GARDENS 8884 Russell Drive, Delta, BC Contact - David Hope 604-581-6185

w Students wear uniforms w Provincial curriculum aligned with Delta School District’s structures and vision w Formal code of conduct w Applications now being accepted

HEATH TRADITIONAL SCHOOL 11364 72nd Avenue, Delta, BC Contact - Tom McGrory 604-596-1508 JARVIS TRADITIONAL SCHOOL 7670 118th Street, Delta, BC Contact - John Mann 604-594-3484 PEBBLE HILL TRADITIONAL SCHOOL 246 52A Street, Delta, BC Contact - Claire Clancy 604-943-0228

FRENCH IMMERSION BILINGUALISM carries economic, cognitive, and cultural benefits!

An excellent opportunity for your child to: Become fluent in French Develop tolerance and appreciation of cultural diversity Earn a double Dogwood graduation diploma Have future options with an additional language: travel, study and career

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Two French Immersion Programs offered: w EARLY French Immersion (Kindergarten to Gr. 12) Application deadline: Friday, January 29, 2016

w LATE (Gr. 6 - 12) - Application deadline: Friday, March 4, 2016 EARLY French Immersion Program offered at: DEVON GARDENS SUNSHINE HILLS LADNER SOUTH PARK RICHARDSON LATE French Immersion Program offered at: CLIFF DRIVE CHALMERS For more information, visit - deltasd.bc.ca Contact: Christine Carriou - ccarriou@deltasd.bc.ca- 604-952-5066

STRONGSTART w Free, drop-in early learning programs for children from birth until they start Kindergarten w Parents/caregivers attend with their children Program Times: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm - Days: Monday - Friday CHALMERS ELEMENTARY LADNER ELEMENTARY 11315 75th Avenue, North Delta 5016 44th Avenue, Ladner Tel: 604.594.5437 Tel: 604.946.4158

GIBSON ELEMENTARY (afternoon program) 1:00pm - 4:00pm 11451 90th Avenue, North Delta HEATH ELEMENTARY MCCLOSKEY ELEMENTARY Tel: 604.594.7588 11364 72nd Avenue, North Delta 11531 80th Avenue, North Delta Tel: 604.596.1508 Tel:: 604.596.9554 HELLINGS ELEMENTARY 11655 86th Avenue, North Delta Tel: 604.596.1701 JARVIS ELEMENTARY 7670 118th Street, North Delta Tel: 604.594.3484

HOMEQUEST w A combination of home and

school learning w Homequest staff work together with parents to support their child’s learning PINEWOOD ELEMENTARY 11777 Pinewood Drive Delta, BC Ph: 604-597-8353 or email -homequest@deltasd.bc.ca

The District Of Choice!

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Secondary Choice Programs

ACADEMIES Integrated into students’ daily timetable Professional coaching staff & instructors Personalized skill development

w Baseball - Sands Secondary w Opera & Performance - (NEW) Delta Secondary

w Dance - Delta Secondary w Film Acting - Studio at DMEC w Film Production - Studio at w w w w w

DMEC Golf - Seaquam Secondary & Tsawwassen Springs Hockey - Burnsview Secondary & South Delta Secondary Lacrosse - Delta Secondary Soccer - Sands Secondary & South Delta Secondary Softball - Seaquam Secondary & Delta Secondary (NEW)

Contact - Paige Hansen 604-952-5374 Information & applications available at: deltaacademies.ca

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM (IB) w Rigorous, two-year

academic diploma program (Grade 11 & 12) w Based on inquiry and research w Recognized by over 2500 universities world-wide w Application deadline: Feb. 1, 2016 SEAQUAM 11584 Lyon Road, Delta, BC www.seaquamib.com Contact - Dhana Matthews dmatthews@deltasd.bc.ca Contact - Andy Wong awong@deltasd.bc.ca

FRENCH IMMERSION Students in Early and Late French Immersion Programs in elementary schools continue at the following French Immersion secondary schools: SOUTH DELTA (Tsawwassen) BURNSVIEW (North Delta) For more information, please visit: deltasd.bc.ca

FARM ROOTS Students attend their regular school on Day 1 and attend the Farm Roots Mini School on Day 2 to create and build a farm while earning credit towards graduation and KPU. w connects students directly to the multifaceted agricultural industry w students inquire deeply into their passions w outdoors, cross-curricular, hands on, and ‘real-life’ w gain unique skills applicable to varied career paths w explore leadership, collaboration, creativity, problem-solving, and communication w investigate environmentally sustainable food security More info: deltalearns.ca/farmroots/

Contact: Christine Carriou ccarriou@deltasd.bc.ca 604-952-5066

DELTA ACCESS

w Free online learning w Grades 10 - 12

Contact - Liz Campbell 604-599-6398

DELTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (DCC) ADULT EDUCATION

w Language instruction for new w w w w

comers to Canada Literacy foundations in mathematics English language arts Information technology High school completion courses leading to graduation

Contact: 604-952-2923 or 604-952-2924

CAREER AND TRADES Career development is one of the three goals of the education system in BC ACE IT (Industry Training for the Skilled Trades) w Jump start a career pathway up to two years early w Industry Training Authority (ITA) curriculum w Level 1 technical training by trades certified instructors w Includes registration as an apprentice w Sites are either In-District, Post Secondary, or Industry w Application Deadline March 7, 2016 Automotive Service, Carpenter, Professional Cook, Plumbing, Automotive Refinishing Prep, Electrician, Machinist, Baking & Pastry Arts, Welder, Motorcycle & Power Equipment, Millwright, Metal Fabricator, Commercial Painter SSA (Secondary School Apprenticeship) w Students aged 15 or older can begin an apprenticeship w Must be hired (paid) and working under a Journey Person w Employer must agree to sponsor them with the ITA w Four Grade 11/12 courses and a $1000 scholarship are possible CTC - CADD (Career Technical Centre)

w Dual Credit allows students to take CADD (Computer Drafting & Design) courses at Kwantlen part-time in the evenings while attending secondary school

Work Experience 12 (Career Preparation) w In-school employability skills and onsite work experience w The community becomes the classroom w Choose from eight focus areas to match your interests Tech Stretch w Trades awareness sessions to experience what a trade has to offer w Electrical or Plumbing for Grade 9/10 Information & applications available at: www.deltasd.bc.ca/content/programs/careerprograms Contact your school career staff or btivy@deltasd.bc.ca

CONTINUING EDUCATION w Cultural, recreational, academic, & vocational opportunities w Courses offered throughout the community w Programs include: literacy foundations/adult basic education,

home-school partnership, high school completion courses offered, workplace and computer training, first aid, youth activities, and personal development

w In addition, operate a number of government-funded programs

including LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers), Life Skills & Autism Intervention, and the Delta Employment Skills Program

w Course listings:

onlineca.activecommunities.com/connectandlearn

w Programs leading to both regular and adult graduation diploma w Contact: 604-940-5550, continuingeducation@deltasd.bc.ca

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Sports Shorts SCOREBOARD

SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL FRASER VALLEY AAA WEST GP W L Pts LA Matheson 4 3 1 6 Delta 4 3 1 6 P. Maragret 4 2 2 4 Sullivan Heights 1 1 0 2 Southridge 2 1 1 2 Kwantlen Park 2 1 1 2 Guildford Park 0 0 0 0 WR Christian 0 0 0 0 Frank Hurt 1 0 1 0 North Delta 2 0 2 0 Elgin Park 2 0 2 0

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SENIOR GIRLS BASKETBALL FRASER VALLEY WEST TIER II GP W L Pts South Delta 4 3 1 6 Tamanawis 3 2 1 4 P. Margaret 3 2 1 4 Seaquam 4 2 2 2 Delta 2 0 2 0 North Delta 2 0 2 0

UPCOMING PACIFIC JUNIOR HOCKEY Tuesday Jan 19: Grandview Steelers at Delta Ice Hawks 7:30 p.m. LLC

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PHOTOS BY GORD GOBLE

(Above) Ramone Kandola drives to the basket against Travis Pink as the Delta Pacers won the Stebbings Murray Cup for the fifth time in six years against the South Delta Sun Devils. (Right) Julia Adams puts up a shot against Taylor Rana in helping South Delta repeat as Lawrence Brasnett Cup champions. The annual rivarly games took place at DSS Wednesday night and were hosted by the South Delta Basketball Association.

Pacers making steady progress Senior boys basketball team improves to 3-1 in league play with win over Huskies MARK BOOTH

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A drop in tiering has provided a better playoff outlook for the Delta Pacers senior boys basketball team yet there is no guarantee the season will go beyond late February either.

The Pacers improved to 3-1 in Fraser Valley West AAA League play with an easy 90-58 win over the North Delta Huskies on Tuesday night. With eight of the 11 teams advancing to the league playoff tournament, Delta is a near lock already.

That’s when it will get interesting.

Unlike the the AAAA playoffs that sees 24 teams through to the championship round, only eight move on at the AAA tier — four from each of the two leagues. Currently, the Fraser Valley West League features No. 2 ranked Southridge and No. 9 LA Matheson, along with honourable mention Kwantlen Park. Throw in three other competitive teams — Princess Margaret, Sullivan Heights and Fleetwood Park — and it is shaping up to be a very interesting tournament.

The Pacers slipped past LA Matheson and

Princess Margaret back in early December, while coming up flat in an 84-57 loss to Kwantlen Park. They still have to play Fleetwood Park (Jan. 26), Sullivan Heights (Feb. 2) and Southridge (Feb. 9).

“The league is pretty good with five or six good teams,” said Delta head coach David Craig. “We were lucky to win those first couple of game (against Princess Margaret and LA Matheson).

“Southridge look to be at another level but the rest of the teams are pretty similar. I do think we have improved a lot more, since the start of the season, than others.”

The Pacers starting line-up features just one Grade 12 and only Grade 11 standout Jas Singh saw significant playing time at the senior level a year ago. Craig has aged up Grade 10 William Khu to be his starting point guard and the top end of his rotation features mostly Grade 11s too.

“When you look at our starters, we have four guys who haven’t played many minutes of senior ball and it has taken them time to learn a different level,” Craig continued. “Fitness was also an issue earlier on. Some of my guys play

a lot of minutes and they weren’t ready to go 40 yet. Jas was probably the only one.”

The 6-foot-8 Singh, who earned MVP honours at a tournament in New West before Christmas, is the focal point of the Pacers’ offence but players are getting more comfortable in their roles around him. Cam Ratzlaff has been a solid secondary scoring option, while Khu continues to improve. “Guys are learning how to cut and play off of Jas,” said Craig.

The Pacers were at the 50th annual Chancellor Tournament at St. Thomas More last week where they bowed out in the quarterfinals to eventual runner-up GW Graham.

Delta led by as much as 19 points before its Chilliwack opponent took advantage of foul trouble to come storming back and win in overtime.

“We can play well in spurts and the goal is to extend that as the season progress,” added Craig. “I’m encouraged by how hard they are working.”

The Pacers are at the Yale Tournament next week where they will open play against Lord Tweedsmuir.

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Sports District playdowns underway

Charuk named top blocker at Olympic volleyball qualifier pressure on us,” said Canadian coach Arnd An outstanding tournament for Ludwig. “Sometimes we couldn’t hold the Tsawwassen volleyball standout Lucy Charuk wasn’t enough for Canada to qual- pressure, especially in the first set. In the second and third set we were always chasify for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games ing the game and never really got into the in Rio. game like we were in the first set.”

Charuk earned the Top Canada had opened the tourBlocker award at last week’s 2016 nament with a straight set loss Women’s NORCECA Olympic (25-18, 25-18, 25-15) to eventual Qualification Tournament in winner USA. Charuk had a team Nebraska. Canada closed out the leading eight points in a losing event with a three set loss (32-30, cause.

25-17, 25-20) to Puerto Rico to The Canadians then lost officially be eliminated for the in four sets to the Dominican Olympic qualifying process.

Republic (25-27, 25-16, 26-24, A win would have advanced Lucy Chark 25-21). the Canadians to the Charuk, 26, has nearly 70 international Intercontinental Olympic Qualification matches to her credit, including the 2014 Tournament in May which features third World Championships in Italy. The 6-footplace finishers from the South America 2 South Delta Secondary School graduand African zone playdowns. Instead, ate received a full-ride scholarship to the it’s preparing for another four year cycle, University of Houston where she earned leading up to the 2020 Olympic Games in all-conference honours. In recent years, Toyko.

“Puerto Rico played well and put a lot of she has been playing pro in Europe.

Stumbling start to 2016 for Ice Hawks

PHOTO BY GORD GOBLE

Delta District playdowns for Coastal “B” Cup representation got underway last weekend including this U13 match between South Delta United and Coastal FC Blacks at Winskill Park. The visitors prevailed 2-1.

The Delta Ice Hawks are off to a stumbling start in 2016 and their schedule isn’t about to get any easier.

The Ice Hawks have yet to win a game in the new year (0-4-1) and are on the road Saturday night to take on first place North Vancouver Wolf Pack, before returning

home Tuesday (7:35 p.m.) to face the second place Grandview Steelers.

A pair of games with the last place Port Moody Panthers presented a golden opportunity to get back on track, at least so it seemed. The Panthers took three of four points including a 6-3 win in Ladner.

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1234 Holly Park Drive NEW LISTING!!

Headline ex: Perfect Family Home NEW LISTING!! #95-7938 209th St. Ladner#312-1175 Ferguson Rd. Aileen 4738 45 Avenue, Ladner Like new Polygon townhome Central Tsawwassenand in family friendly Willoughby neighborhood! Two bedrooms, two bathrooms with den/ bedroom potential via tandem garage! Vibrant community offers everything from Willoughby Elementary, shops, cafes and rec. centres-walk to everything! Grassy park and children’s play area plus a 8400 clubhouse-’The Maples Club’outdoor pool too! 1198 sq.ft. Built 2011.

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$349.800

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laundry and secure parking.

Steps from amenities! One parking stall and storage locker included! 820 sq.ft.

$206,000

$100,000,000

IN SUITE STORAGE! Holly Park Drive

WESTERN EXPOSED!

Ladner

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#5-4965 47th Ave $100,000,000

Holly Park Drive Ladner

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1700 sqft. 3 bedrooms – 2 masters up both with ensuites.

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#208-1300 HUNTER ROAD

#126-8880 JONES ROAD

4873 CENTRAL AVENUE

5154 BENTLEY DRIVE

#306-4689 52A STREET

SOLD

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#303-4753 W. RIVER ROAD

9440 RYAN CRESCENT

5458 5B AVENUE

5445 48A AVENUE

5290 1ST AVENUE

SOLD

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#201-1140 55TH STREET

5743 16TH AVENUE

#305 - 4955 RIVER ROAD

5247 BENTLEY DRIVE

#221 - 4955 RIVER ROAD

4499 47TH STREET

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20180 41A AVENUE

451 MILSOM WYND

#18-5661 LADNER TRUNK RD

#321 - 4955 RIVER ROAD

4940 5TH AVENUE

#110-4885 53RD STREET

SOLD

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206-4885 53RD STREET

1241 MALVERN PLACE

4805 2ND AVENUE

#14-1700 56TH STREET

5263 BENTLEY COURT

#412-5518 14TH AVENUE

SOLD

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#506-1350 VIEW CRESCENT

1387 ENDERBY AVENUE

5371 JIBSET BAY, LADNER

#316-4885 56TH STREET

4929 FENTON DRIVE

#216-5860 DOVER CR

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#202-1250 55TH STREET

#304-1315 56TH STREET

#202-1320 55TH STREET

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#37-11100 RAILWAY AVENUE

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A30 The Delta Optimist January 15, 2016

GLACIER BEER & WINE MAKERS • Wonderful opportunity to run a business in Historic Ladner Village

• Move-in ready this month!

• Large, private balconies • 2 bedroom 2 bath, 1 parking stall & storage locker • Walk to many amenities in minutes • Pets and rentals allowed • 2-5-10 National Home Warranty

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#313 8733 160 St.

$125,000

Starting at

THE LOWEST PRICED DETACHED HOME IN DELTA

W NE TING LIS

(2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)

DUCHESS BUILDING • Excellent 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo • East-facing unit is just steps to all of Richmond Centre’s amenities • Fully equipped exercise room, recreation room, lounge • Rental Income is $1,400 per month

9680 Ladner Trunk Rd., Ladner

605 8180 Granville Ave., Richmond

$359,900

$365,000

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RARE CONCRETE BUILDING!

• Bright corner unit with south and east exposure • Over 1,200 sq. ft. with spacious master bedroom • 2 storage lockers included plus secure parking spot • Close to all local amenities, walk almost everywhere • Recent building improvements that have already been paid for

• 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

#201-1153 54A St., Tsawwassen

#507-1350 View Cr., Tsawwassen

$369,900

$379,900

LAGOON VIEW!!

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• Cute as a button • 818 sq. ft.

• 1 bedroom and den • 8,277 sq. ft. lot • Currently rented for $1,200/month

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• 55+ building with hobby workshop • 1 parking space and storage locker included • Bright and sunny exposure

#313-5518 14 Ave., Tsawwassen

#203-1250 55th St., Tsawwassen

$379,900

$419,900

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# 111 1441 GARDEN PL. Cliff Drive, Tsaw.

# D203 4845 53RD ST. Hawthorne, Ladner

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

# 303 6363 121ST ST. Panorama Ridge, Surrey

#213 4889 53RD ST., Hawthorne, Ladner

# 320 4885 53RD ST. Hawthorne, Ladner

# 207 1300 HUNTER RD. Beach Grove, Tsaw.

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# 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

#106-1153 54A St., Tsawwassen

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

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• Great facilities incl/ Fitness Centre, lounge/media room, clubhouse, concierge • Roof top garden • Spacious open plan w/ 2 bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms • 3 large balconies • Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances incl/ gas stove • Rental income is currently $1,800/month

• Steps from the Canada Line station, Richmond Centre, restaurants • Fitness Centre, lounge/media room, clubhouse, concierge, & roof top garden • Spacious open plan w/ 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms • Secure underground parking & storage locker • Strata fee includes gas & hot water • Rental income is currently $1,600/month plus utilities

507 6068 No 3 Rd., Richmond

706 6068 No 3 Rd., Richmond

$485,000

$498,800

3 BEDROOM TOWNHOME IN POPULAR ASHLEY GREEN! W NE TING LIS

STUNNING CONDO

POTENTIAL ESTATE PROPERTY IN EAST LADNER!

• Excellent 2-level layout with 3 bedrooms upstairs • Almost 1,500 sq. ft. of living space • Quiet location close to school and park • Double carport and private yard space with deck • Low cost strata, only $40 per month

• Over 1 acre parcel in quiet Ladner location • Hold for investment or build your dream home • A1 zoning • Check city hall for zoning bylaws • Views in almost every direction • Low traffic street

#32-4756 62nd St., Ladner

5722 112th, Ladner

$649,900

$719,900

UPDATED TWO-LEVEL HOME WITH MANY EXTRAS! W NE TING LIS

• 7 bedroom & 6 bathroom • 3,055 sq. ft. on a sunny, 6,699 sq. ft. lot • Views of the Fraser River & North Shore mountains • Granite counters, tile flooring, crown mouldings, chef’s kitchen w/ separate wok/ spice kitchen, • Large balconies, double garage, in-floor radiant heating, loads of storage • Bonus 2 bedroom suite perfect for extended family, a nanny or a possible income helper.

4500 48B St., Ladner

8198 Wiltshire Boulevard N., Delta

$988,800

$999,800

ONE OF THE BEST CUL-DE-SACS IN ALL OF LADNER! W NE TING S I L

ROOM FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

• Legal 1 bedroom suite currently rented for $800/month • Large double garage plus double carport and handyman’s shop • Permitted addition brings home close to 3,000 sq. ft.

• Newer roof, windows, flooring & more • Close to secondary and elementary schools & Ladner Village

• Executive-style 6 bedroom familyfriendly • Situated between both elementary & secondary schools • Offers over 2,800 sq. ft.

• Extra bedrooms can easily be used as a gamesroom, home office, nanny room etc!

LARGE TWO-LEVEL HOME WITH SUITE • Large 8,762 sq. ft. lot on quiet street • Updated 5 bedroom home with 2 bedroom mortgage helper on lower level • Double wide garage and oversized sundeck • Newer windows and roof • RV parking and huge backyard

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4431 50A St., Ladner

5872 51st Ave., Ladner

$1,058,800

$1,088,800

(2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)

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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.

# 16 12333 ENGLISH AV Steveston South,wRichmond

5212 LYNN PL Ladner Elementary, Ladner

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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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A32 The Delta Optimist January 15, 2016

* South Delta’s #1 Real Estate Agent.

(2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)

COMPLETELY RENOVATED 5 BEDROOM HOME! • Hundreds of thousands spent on interior and exterior renos • Move-in ready with 3 bedrooms up and a like-new 2 bedroom suite down • Over 2,600 sq. ft. with side addition • Stunning location backing onto Ladner Elementary School.

• Walking distance to schools, parks and Ladner Village

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• Huge 15,597 sq. ft. lot in fantastic West Ladner location • Well cared-for 3 bedroom home with recent updates • Manicured back yard with excellent landscaping • Walk to town in just minutes!

Close to everything!

• Rarely available, Same owners for over 30 years.

• Excellent potential for family home, investment or redevelopment

W NE TING LIS

ng offer pendi

5046 Massey Dr., Ladner

5097 Linden Dr., Ladner

$1,098,800

$1,118,800

WONDERFUL VICTORY SOUTH CUL-DE-SAC HOME! • Rarely available executive family residence in popular location • Updated throughout, too much to list!

• 5 bedroom plan with over 3,000 sq. ft.

• Excellent outdoor entertaining area incl hot tub & deck • Close to schools, parks & Ladner Village • Ultra quiet location, very safe for small children

W NE TING LIS

STUNNING LUXURY HOME WITH LEGAL SUITE!

5291 Bentley Dr., Ladner

5306 Pleasant Way, Ladner

$1,238,800

$1,258,800 WHAT AN OPPORTUNITY HERE

• 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

5375 8A Avenue, Tsawwassen

$1,288,800

$1,350,000

• 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

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

®

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• Investors, developers look no further • Potentially subdividable 20,390 sq. ft. property • To be sold with 5385 8a for a combined total of 68,785 sq. ft.

• Bonus: the property contains a lovely Panabode home currently rented to reliable tenants for $1,600 per month

W NE TING LIS

WESTCOAST INSPIRED FAMILY HOME W/VIEW!

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• 4 bedrooms and nearly 2,900 sq. ft. with mortgage helper • Shows like a 10 and clean as a whistle!

• Luxurious finishings throughout that must be seen • High end appliances, granite counters, radiant in floor heating • Quiet, virtually zero traffic, family friendly location • Close to schools and parks

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WONDERFUL BACKSPLIT HOME ON MASSIVE LOT!

STUNNING WESTCOAST INSPIRED HOME! • Over 4,000 sq. ft. family residence with suite potential • 13,843 sq. ft. lot in popular Pebble Hill • Updated throughout, too much to list!

• Open concept floorplan with vaulted ceilings and Whistler-style flair • Phenomenal backyard with manicured landscaping • Close to schools, parks and many amenities

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505 Tralee Cr., Tsawwassen

$1,386,800

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4888 53RD ST. Hawthorne, Ladner

4935 63A ST. Holly, Ladner

4941 CENTRAL AV. Hawthorne, Ladner

5109 59A ST. Hawthorne, Ladner

5135 CLIFF PL Cliff Drive, Tsaw.

5249 LAUREL DR. Hawthorne, Ladner

5279 WINDJAMMER RD. Neilsen Grove, Ladner

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5375 WELLBURN DR. Hawthorne, Ladner

5620 ADMIRAL BV Neilsen Grove, Ladner

5871 FAIR WD Neilsen Grove, Ladner

# 39 5900 FERRY RD. Neilsen Grove, Ladner

1067 WILMINGTON DR. Tsawwassen Central, Tsaw.

1425 WINDSOR CR. Cliff Drive, Tsaw.

4531 60B ST. Holly, Ladner

#1 Agent in South Delta*

2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015!

260 sales in 2015*

*Based on number of sales in whole or in part on Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board Statistics Based on total MLS sales in 2015*

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• Updated throughout with 2,200+ sq. ft. + 3 bedrooms • Executive open concept plan with too many updates to list • Exclusive golf course community • Corner lot with outstanding yard space + double garage • Close to top rated school and only minutes into town

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STUNNING CUL-DE-SAC HOME IN PEBBLE HILL!

5558 Cutter Rd., Ladner

4923 Cedar Cr., Tsawwassen

$1,398,800

$1,399,900

SUBDIVIDABLE LOT IN CENTRAL TSAWWASSEN! W NE TING LIS

POTENTIALLY SUBDIVIDABLE IN BEACH GROVE!

• Potential to subdivide into 2 single family lots • 13.347 sq. ft. lot close to town centre • Livable two-level home that can be held for investment • Walking distance to schools, parks, shopping and services • Inquire for more information

• Over 10,000 sq. ft. rectangular lot across from the golf course • Wonderfully updated rancher can still be kept or held during rezoning • Updates throughout and private yard with nice landscaping • Located close to schools and many amenities • Just a few blocks from the beach

1071 53a St., Tsawwassen

5711 16th Ave., Tsawwassen

$1,400,000

$1,585,000

LARGE WESTCOAST INSPIRED FAMILY HOME

AN ABSOLUTE STUNNER!

• Custom built • 6 bdrms • 4,000 + sq. ft. incl unfinished basement • views towards Mt Baker • well kept & extremely tidy

• 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!

1049 Eden Cres., Tsawwassen

201 Murphy Dr., Tsawwassen

$1,588,800

$1,688,800

HISTORIC PATERSON HOUSE! W NE TING LIS

• Westcoast inspired architecture • Updated throughout with open concept plan • 3,000+ sq. ft. home on 9,914 sq. ft. lot • 4 bedrooms plus den and bonus games room • Quiet, family friendly location close to schools and parks

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ONE OF THE BEST VIEWS IN TOWN!

• Exceptional 1914 heritage property on over 2 acres • Nearly 5,000 sq. ft. with 7 bedrooms • Many original features remain in impeccable condition • Tasteful updates throughput • Potential for hobby farm • Large detached shop (40’ x 60’)

• Stunning panoramic views of mountains and Boundary Bay • Gorgeous updates throughout, too much to list!

• 4,380+ sq. ft. 5 bedroom home located on 8,288 sq. ft. lot • Perched at the top of Tsawwassen’s premier “The Terrace” neighbourhood • Breathtaking master bedroom with dream ensuite • Double garage and hot tub in ultra private backyard

7234 Ladner Trunk Rd., Ladner

163 Woodland Dr., Tsawwassen

$1,988,800

$1,998,800

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STUNNING MARINA GARDENS RANCHER!

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* South Delta’s #1 Real Estate Agent.

(2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)

Top 1% of ALL REALTORS® IN GREATER VANCOUVER in 2009, 2010, 2011 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015 Top 5% of all REALTORS® in Greater Vancouver in 2006, 2007, 2008

9 yrs of Prestige RE/MAX Western Canada Awards dipl. in Marketing Commercial and Residential Real Estate British Columbia Ins. of Tech.

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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

1425 WINDSOR CR Cliff Drive, Tsawwassen

10279 SHEAVES WY Nordel, N. Delta

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2268 ST. GEORGE ST Mount Pleasant, Vancouver East

6299 CRESCENT PL Holly, Ladner

5655 10 AV Tsawwassen East, Tsawwassen

5955 CRESCENT DR Hawthorne, Ladner

1085 BAYVIEW DR Tsawwassen Central, Tsawwassen

5260 6TH AV Pebble Hill, Tsawwassen

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INCREDIBLE LUXURY RESIDENCE!

• Freehold location with phenomenal unobstructed views • Updated throughout to show like new, too much to list!

• Private lot with beach access and boat moorage • 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and over 2,200 sq. ft.

• Almost every room has a spectacular view

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5139 Cooper Pl., Ladner

218 Tsawwassen Beach Rd., Tsawwassen

$2,088,800

$2,788,800

RIVERFRONT 20 ACRE PARCEL!

THE MOST POPULAR AREA IN CLIFF DRIVE

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

• Type 1 soil allows harvesting of many crops • Income producing investment property

• Lot size is 31606 sq. ft.

• 3830 sq. ft. interior • Featuring 4 bathrooms & 5 bedrooms • Great investment potential

6454 River Rd., Ladner

4943 Cliff Dr., Tsawwassen

$2,888,800

$2,980,000 STATE-OF-THE-ART WATERFRONT HOME

WHAT AN OPPORTUNITY HERE! INVESTORS, DEVELOPERS LOOK NO FURTHER! W NE TING LIS

* South Delta’s #1 Real Estate Agent.

• Potentially subdividable 48,395 sq. ft. property • To be sold with 5375 8a for a combined total of 68,785 sq. ft.

• Lovely 4 bedroom Westcoast inspired post & beam two-level home • Tasteful updates throughout and an inviting inground pool

• Surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, natural wildlife, and relaxing sunsets • Choose your ideal lot and construct the home of your dreams • Plans range from 3,200-3,850 sq. ft.

• Lots range from 6,700-7,800 sq. ft.

• Price includes a fully finished new home with 2-5-10 warranty and many customizable option

5385 8A Avenue, Tsawwassen

4249 W River Rd., Ladner

$3,150,000

$3,200,000

FARMLAND!

(2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)

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

STUNNING WATERFRONT 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

5.6 ACRE PARCEL WITH REDEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL!

• 28.59 acres of prime farmland • Excellent investment property with annual income • ALR, A1 zoning • Type 1 soil allows harvesting of many crops • High profile location

• One of a kind property with custom built 2004 home • Services and preliminary plans for potential new Subdivision • Non ALR, agricultural zoning • Lovely, 3 bedroom family home built to excellent standards • Hold, live in, redevelop, outstanding investment opportunity

LOT 1 HWY 99 BB, Ladner

300 Copsefield Dr., Tsawwassen

$5,688,800

$6,388,800

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4888 53RD ST. Hawthorne, Ladner

4935 63A ST. Holly, Ladner

4941 CENTRAL AV. Hawthorne, Ladner

5109 59A ST. Hawthorne, Ladner

5135 CLIFF PL Cliff Drive, Tsaw.

5249 LAUREL DR. Hawthorne, Ladner

5279 WINDJAMMER RD. Neilsen Grove, Ladner

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5375 WELLBURN DR. Hawthorne, Ladner

5620 ADMIRAL BV Neilsen Grove, Ladner

5871 FAIR WD Neilsen Grove, Ladner

# 39 5900 FERRY RD. Neilsen Grove, Ladner

1067 WILMINGTON DR. Tsawwassen Central, Tsaw.

1425 WINDSOR CR. Cliff Drive, Tsaw.

4531 60B ST. Holly, Ladner

#1 Agent in South Delta*

2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015!

260 sales in 2015*

*Based on number of sales in whole or in part on Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board Statistics Based on total MLS sales in 2015*

www.fraserelliott.com

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This representation based on Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board.

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2015: TOP 10% OF GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS®

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4-4743 54A Street | NEW LISTING | $738,000 One owner townhome with master bedroom on the main! Beautiful 2024 sq.ft. 3 bedroom town home with south exposure

and wrap around mature gardens. Situated in Addlington Court it is just steps from transportation and Ladner markets. It has a single garage plus 2 parking stalls at its doorstep. The main floor has a white kitchen with separate eating and stainless appliances, a living and dining room with vaulted ceilings and gas fireplace. Master on the main with sliding doors to the south patio and a 4 piece ensuite with soaker tub. Upstairs: The family room with built in cabinets is open to the living room. Adjacent are 2 bedrooms, one with south balcony.

MLS: R2023806 • TYPE: Townhouse • SUBAREA: Delta Manor • SIZE: 2,024 sqft • MAINTENANCE FEE: $360.07 • TAXES (2015): $3,181.73

1557 Farrell Avenue | NEW LISTING | $898,000 Beach Grove (very desirable area in central Tsawwassen) just steps to beach and trails yet close to shops and Elementary school. This renovated home sits on a beautifully landscaped and private 50 X 125 (6,254 sq.ft.) west exposed lot. The home offers open concept kitchen with stainless appliances including gas range overlooking the living and dining areas and out through sliding doors to 700 sq.ft. private deck. The bedrooms are quietly tucked away and share a full bathroom. There are vinyl windows, hardwood and slate floors, a 3 year old composite roof, best of all it’s a great location and great value.

TYPE: House/Single Family • SUBAREA: Beach Grove • TAXES (2015): $3,517.09 • SIZE: 1,005 sqft • MLS: R2022424

305-1300 Hunter Road | $359,000

104-4768 53rd Street | $375,000

205-5553 16th Avenue | $228,000

12-3871 W River Road | $299,900

HUNTER GREEN: SUB-PENTHOUSE. Wonderful complex just steps to Town Center, transportation to the city and within walking distance of Beach and Rec. Center. This is a beautiful and bright corner suite with N/W exposure and a wrap around deck. There are 2 large bedrooms both with bathrooms.

SUNNINGDALE: One owner ground floor n/e corner suite in Sunningdale IV. Great complex in heart of Ladner has a great CRF as well as a large long term maintenance fund. Suite can be rented & has a secure underground parking stall & locker. It is in great condition w/an open concept plan.

STUNNING RENO: Beautifully renovated one bedroom suite in small complex near shops, parks, beaches, and transportation to the city.

This south facing suite has a covered balcony/ sunroom (not included in square footage). The new maple kitchen with black appliances and pantry overlooks the dining room.

WATERFRONT LIVING: Welcome to paradise! Custom built float home by a local Vancouver artist. Featuring decorative French windows, refinished timber floors and wood burning stove. An exuberance of windows and natural light, the attention to detail will truly WOW you! Situated right on the Fraser River.

Trish Murphy | 604.312.7621 Trisha@TrishaMurphy.ca

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5122 44th Ave., Ladner | $1,698,000

938 53A Street, Tsawwassen | $838,000

3,472 sqft – 4 bedrooms – 4 bathrooms – gourmet kitchen – home office plus 2 bedroom self contained legal ground suite – 8,245 sqft lot

NEW LISTING!

2,102 sqft – 3 level split - 3 bedrooms – 3 bathrooms - family room newer roof, furnace, hw tank – private park like yard – 19,472 sqft lot

2.5 ACRES

NEW LISTING!

3420 River Road W., Ladner | $1,988,000 3,288 sqft - 6 bdrms - 2 bath - detached garage barn - suite potential - View of Canoe Pass & River - 4 Acres

D209-4845 53rd Street, Ladner | $384,900

NEW LISTING!

Ladner Pointe – 1,043 sqft – 2 bdrms – 2 bath View of North Shore Mountains – near amenities

Windsor Woods – 922 sqft – 2 bdrms – 2 bath overlooks Highland Park – tsawwassen

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REMEMBRANCES

He will be greatly missed by daughters: Julie (Sean), Diane (Rick); grandchildren: Roddy (Ailsa), Michelle, Penny and Chris (Jen); great-grandchildren: Robyn, Dylan, Sean, Cassidy, Rowen, Macy and Kailynn; nieces Anne and Joanne; great-nephews Robert, Graeme and Scott; and a lifetime of friends. Predeceased by brother Gordon and nephew Gill.

Rod began his working life with the Bank of Montreal, and achieved the position of Branch Manager before leaving to become a hotel clerk at the Eldorado Hotel.

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Rod had a passion for his family, golf and the Toronto Blue Jays.

He also enjoyed adding his own commentaries to classic music from the 30’s to 50’s and has left the family with many treasured memories by taping them. He was a true gentleman and a gentle, sweet soul.

We are proud to have known him, and to be part of the legacy that he has left behind.

He was a true Scotchman and delighted in sharing his Scottish heritage.

He retired at age of 72 from the Eldorado Hotel, and kept busy for many more years as President of Collingwood Towers Active Club. He spent his final few years at Westshore Laylum Care Facility in Delta.

There will be a Family Celebration of Life in Prince George in the Fall. Rod will be joining his parents and his brother Gordon at the Masonic Cemetery in Burnaby.

The family would like to thank Dr James, the dedicated, caring staff at Westshore Laylum and the staff at Burnaby Hospital for their tender loving care of Rod in his final years.

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604.630.3300 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Charles Stanley Jenson. Stanley was in his 99th year and passed away at Kin Village with family by his side. He was a long term resident of Tsawwassen for over 45 years. Stanley was predeceased by his loving wife, Lois of over 70 years in August 2015. Stanley is survived by his daughter Rosemary Manarin (Herman), son Michael (Sharon), five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Stanley lived a long and happy life and was very proud of his career with the Royal Air Force and later, the Royal Canadian Air Force.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn, 1665 - 56th Street, Delta, BC on Sunday, January 24th at 1:30pm.

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required in Delta. $10.50 per hour. 5-6 days per wk. 50-60 hours per wk.

Maintenance work of cranberry fields such as pruning and hand weeding.

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BRENT KELLY FARMS of Delta, B.C. is seeking ambitious, dependable & self-starting individuals.

The primary role will be maintaining cranberry fields in all aspects, such as hand weeding, weed whacking, pruning, fertilizing, and digging drains. Experience is an asset but not required.

The job is physical in nature and applicants must be willing to work extended hours if needed. Wage is $10.49, 60 hours/week.

Start date will be April 2016.

Apply by fax (604)591-1053 or by email to: jennifer_kelly@hotmail.ca

RICHMOND COUNTRY FARMS

is now accepting applications for Seasonal Farm Labourers. 22 positions avail. Wage rate $10.59/hr. Approx. 50+ hrs/wk. Approx. start date February 15, 2016. Duties include: planting, cultivating, weeding, harvesting, picking crops, general farm work, pruning.

Contact Desmond by fax 604-448-0911 or at 8400 No. 6 Rd, Richmond, 10am-4 pm, Mon - Fri. or email: desmond@cmgolf.ca

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DOMESTIC HELP WANTED P/T CAREGIVERS REQUIRED Disabled woman living in Ladner looking for P/T Caregivers.

Morning shifts 8am-2pm, up to 7 days/wk. Personal care including toileting, dressing, washing, laundry, linens and daily meal prep. Prefers someone with experience with Spinal Cord Injury care with Caregiver education/experience.

Please email resume to hr@ifrcsociety.org

GENERAL EMPLOYMENT Autobody Repair Technician

needed at Ladner Auto Body CSN - Full time position for our busy ICBC & Private ins accredited repair shop.

Require: - TQ Red Seal ticket - Own tools.

Full medical and dental benefits.

Signing bonus after 1 year of employment.

Automotive Detailer

Must have valid driver’s license.

Full medical and dental benefits.

Please send resume by fax 604-946-0283 or call us at 604-946-0388

Hiring • Full-Time

Start at 5:00am or 1:30pm We offer benefits after 3 months & incentives for reliability & dedicated team work.

APPLY IN PERSON: 10108 Nordel Court, Delta APPLY ONLINE: jaswinder@scotiapacific.com

Come Join Our Team!

Ladner based business is seeking suitable candidates for the following positions: OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR F/T position working Monday - Friday. Must have Customer Service experience.

WAREHOUSE WORKERS: TWO F/T Warehouse Staff/Order Pickers with computer skills to work Monday to Friday.

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The Richmond School District 38 is hiring!

Noon Hour Supervisors

(Part-time & Casual Shifts at $21.75/hr plus 4% holiday pay)

Learn more and apply at www.makeafuture.ca/richmond or http://bit.ly/1K07dor.

January 15, 2016 EMPLOYMENT GENERAL EMPLOYMENT

REAL ESTATE

OFFICE/CLERICAL

CONSTRUCTION SITE

Requires CARPENTERS,

HELPERS & LABOURERS Pay $12/hr depending on exp.

DAILY OR WEEKLY PAY Apply 9AM to 2PM at 118-713 Columbia St. New West 604 522 4900

VANDULA FARMS (9832 Ladner Trunk Rd., Delta, BC). Tel (604) 5940918; Fax (604) 677-5915.

Email: stevecwong@yahoo.com - Seasonal, Temp F/T Farm

Worker - April 1, 2016- October 31, 2016 - $10.59/hr @40 hrs/wk+OT(if req) - Duties include harvesting vegetables, irrigating land, operating farm equipment, washing, cleaning, sorting, packing vegetables.

- Prev. farm work exp. req.

Must be legally entitled to work/valid Canadian work permit.

- ONLY resumes sent thru FAX or EMAIL will be reviewed.

EXPERIENCED P/T MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT required for Specialist’s office in Ladner.

Resume with references to: ladnerdoc@gmail.com

SALES/AGENTS

F/T P/T Sales + CSR Inside showroom sales & office support req’d for busy Tilbury company Afternoon & Sat. Suits mature student.

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The 2016 HR-V and Pilot are recipients of NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. 5 stars indicates the highest safety rating received from unbiased and rigorous crash tests.

Weekly on a 60 month term with 260 payments.

MSRP $22,385** includes freight and PDI.

Weekly on a 60 month term with 260 payments.

MSRP $37,185** includes freight and PDI.

††Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). *Limited time weekly lease offer and all other offers are from Honda Canada Finance Inc., on approved credit. #The weekly lease offer applies to a new 2016 Civic 4D LX 6MT model FC2E5GE/Pilot LX 2WD YF5H1GE/HR-V LX 2WD MT RU5G3GEX for a 60-month period, for a total of 260 payments of $58.86/$111.65/$66.75 leased at 3.99%/4.99%/4.99% APR based on applying $240/$0/$380 “lease dollars” (which are deducted from the negotiated selling price after taxes). ‡Down payment of $0.00, first weekly payment and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $15,303.60/$29,029.00/$17,355.00. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres. **MSRP is $20,485/$37,185/$22,385 including freight and PDI of $1,595/$1,695/$1,695. License, insurance, registration and taxes are extra and may be required at the time of purchase. */#/**Prices and/or payments shown do not include a PPSA lien registration fee of $30.31 and lien registering agent's fee of $5.25, tire/battery tax, air conditioning tax (where applicable) or environmental fees and levies, all of which are due at time of delivery.

Offers valid from January 5th through February 1st, 2016 at participating Honda retailers. Dealer may sell/lease for less. Dealer trade may be necessary on certain vehicles. Offers valid only for British Columbia residents at BC Honda Dealers locations. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. Terms and conditions apply.

Visit www.bchonda.com or see your Honda retailer for full details. £None of the features we describe are intended to replace the driver's responsibility to exercise due care while driving. Drivers should not use handheld devices or operate certain vehicle features unless it is safe and legal to do so. Some features have technological limitations.

For additional feature information, limitations and restrictions, please visit www.honda.ca/disclaimers and refer to the vehicle's Owner's Manual. †Only compatible with certain devices and operating systems. Cellular data and/or voice charges may apply, including roaming charges and/or other amounts charged by your wireless carrier.

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