Delta Optimist January 13 2017

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Tunnel on list of the worst bottlenecks in country SANDOR GYARMATI

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After closing for good last September, Splashdown will re-open this year as Big Splash water slide park. A boutique hotel will be added by 2019.

Ready to make Big Splash Renovated Splashdown to re-open under new name along with hotel IAN JACQUES

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The water will be turned back on and the summer fun will continue with the re-opening of a renovated Splashdown waterpark at the Tsawwassen First Nation.

Executive Hotels & Resorts announced Wednesday its plans for the re-named Big Splash water slide park, which is set to open this summer. A 200-room boutique-style hotel is to be built adjacent to the park by 2019.

“We are pleased to have

established a 99-year lease for the continued enjoyment and development of the 20-acre Splashdown development site

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“We have established an exciting mixed-use commercial/resi-

dential development plan, which includes a complete refurbishment of the waterpark, which is already underway, plus a new Executive Hotel. We will be open for business this summer and look forward to welcoming back all of the waterpark’s loyal guests, as well as thousands of new guests to experience the rejuvenated Big Splash waterpark experience.”

Last September, the water was turned off and the park was locked up, bringing an end to 33 years of summer fun.

SPLASHDOWN: see Page 3

It shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that the George Massey Tunnel is one of the country’s worst traffic bottlenecks.

A new report commissioned by the Canadian Automobile Association identified Canada’s 20 worst bottlenecks, four of which are in Greater Vancouver.

The tunnel is at the bottom of the dubious list at No. 20, although drivers trying to make their way through Geoff Freer it during rush hour probably feel like it should be ranked higher.

Three stretches of road in Vancouver also made the list.

The good news for commuters when it comes to the tunnel is the province plans to replace the aging tube with a 10-lane bridge, a $3.5-billion project that involves a series of road improvements on both sides of the Fraser River. Construction is expected to start this year.

Delta is wholeheartedly supporting the project, although the regional district and other Lower Mainland cities, including Richmond, are opposed.

Project director Geoff Freer provided Delta council with an update this week, reiterating many of the selling points for replacing the bridge, including relieving the bottleneck.

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HOW COULD YOU? – By Jim Willis

When I was a puppy, I entertained you with my antics and made you laugh. You called me your child, and despite a number of chewed shoes and a couple of murdered throw pillows, I became your best friend.

Whenever I was “bad,” you’d shake your finger at me and ask “How could you?” -- but then you’d relent and roll me over for a belly rub.

You gave me a good-bye pat on the head, avoided my eyes, and politely refused to take my collar and leash with you. You had a deadline to meet and now I have one, too. After you left, the two nice ladies said you probably knew about your upcoming move months ago and made no attempt to find me another good home. They shook their heads and asked “How could you?”

My housebreaking took a little longer than expected, because you were terribly busy, but we worked on that together. I remember those nights of nuzzling you in bed and listening to your confidences and secret dreams, and I believed that life could not be any more perfect. We went for long walks and runs in the park, car rides, stops for ice cream (I only got the cone because “ice cream is bad for dogs” you said), and I took long naps in the sun waiting for you to come home at the end of the day.

They are as attentive to us here in the shelter as their busy schedules allow. They feed us, of course, but I lost my appetite days ago. At first, whenever anyone passed my pen, I rushed to the front, hoping it was you that you had changed your mind -- that this was all a bad dream... or I hoped it would at least be someone who cared, anyone who might save me.

Gradually, you began spending more time at work and on your career, and more time searching for a human mate. I waited for you patiently, comforted you through heartbreaks and disappointments, never chided you about bad decisions, and romped with glee at your homecomings, and when you fell in love. She, now your wife, is not a “dog person” -- still I welcomed her into our home, tried to show her affection, and obeyed her. I was happy because you were happy.

Then the human babies came along and I shared your excitement. I was fascinated by their pinkness, how they smelled, and I wanted to mother them, too. Only she and you worried that I might hurt them, and I spent most of my time banished to another room, or to a dog crate. Oh, how I wanted to love them, but I became a “prisoner of love.” As they began to grow, I became their friend. They clung to my fur and pulled themselves up on wobbly legs, poked fingers in my eyes, investigated my ears, and gave me kisses on my nose. I loved everything about them and their touch -- because your touch was now so infrequent -- and I would’ve defended them with my life if need be. I would sneak into their beds and listen to their worries and secret dreams, and together we waited for the sound of your car in the driveway.

There had been a time, when others asked you if you had a dog, that you produced a photo of me from your wallet and told them stories about me. These past few years, you just answered “yes” and changed the subject.

I had gone from being “your dog” to “just a dog ,” and you resented every expenditure on my behalf.

Now, you have a new career opportunity in another city, and you and they will be moving to an apartment that does not allow pets. You’ve made the right decision for your “family,” but there was a time when I was your only family I was excited about the car ride until we arrived at the animal shelter. It smelled of dogs and cats, of fear, of hopelessness. You filled out the paperwork and said “I know you will find a good home for her.” They shrugged and gave you a pained look. They understand the realities facing a middle-aged dog, even one with “papers.” You had to pry your son’s fingers loose from my collar as he screamed “No, Daddy! Please don’t let them take my dog!” And I worried for him, and what lessons you had just taught him about friendship and loyalty, about love and responsibility, and about respect for all life.

When I realized I could not compete with the frolicking for attention of happy puppies, oblivious to their own fate, I retreated to a far corner and waited. I heard her footsteps as she came for me at the end of the day, and I padded along the aisle after her to a separate room.

A blissfully quiet room. She placed me on the table and rubbed my ears, and told me not to worry. My heart pounded in anticipation of what was to come, but there was also a sense of relief. The prisoner of love had run out of days.

As is my nature, I was more concerned about her. The burden which she bears weighs heavily on her, and I know that, the same way I knew your every mood. She gently placed a tourniquet around my foreleg as a tear ran down her cheek. I licked her hand in the same way I used to comfort you so many years ago. She expertly slid the hypodermic needle into my vein. As I felt the sting and the cool liquid coursing through my body, I lay down sleepily, looked into her kind eyes and murmured “How could you?”

Perhaps because she understood my dog speak, she said “I’m so sorry.” She hugged me, and hurriedly explained it was her job to make sure I went to a better place, where I wouldn’t be ignored or abused or abandoned, or have to fend for myself -- a place of love and light so very different from this earthly place.

And with my last bit of energy, I tried to convey to her with a thump of my tail that my “How could you?” was not directed at her . It was directed at you, My Beloved Master, I was thinking of you. I will think of you and wait for you forever. May everyone in your life continue to show you so much loyalty.

A Note from the Author: If “How Could You?” brought tears to your eyes as you read it, as it did to mine as I wrote it, it is because it is the composite story of the millions of formerly “owned” pets who die each year in American & Canadian animal shelters. Please use this to help educate, on your websites, in newsletters, on animal shelter and vet office bulletin boards. Tell the public that the decision to add a pet to the family is an important one for life, that animals deserve our love and sensible care, that finding another appropriate home for your animal is your responsibility and any local humane society or animal welfare league can offer you good advice, and that all life is precious. Please do your part to stop the killing, and encourage all spay & neuter campaigns in order to prevent unwanted animals.

Please pass this on to everyone, not to hurt them or make them sad, but so that it could save maybe, even one, unwanted pet.

Remember...They love UNCONDITIONALLY.

On behalf of the people of South Delta, Michelle LeMoignan of Pets-N-Us presents a cheque to Kelly Austin of PB & Chi Dog Rescue for nearly $3800.00.

PB & Chi Dog Rescue has saved hundreds of dogs from high kill shelters in the U.S. The amount was raised thru our annual pictures with Santa, and we thank all who attended and donated.

Can we help save them all?

Obviously not, but through our numerous functions during the year, we will continue to find forever homes for many.

Saving one dog won’t save the world, but will change the world for that one dog.

We are certainly blessed to live in a community that year after year support “those who really can’t help themselves”.

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Gucci is very excitable around other dogs and proper introductions are a must to continue working on her dog-todog manners. She will have to be retested with dogs once she is spayed to determine her true compatibility with other dogs.

Due to Gucci’s high prey drive, she is looking for a home without small animals or cats

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Riding landscape shifting

MLA’s announcement leaves Liberal Ian Paton as lone candidate in Delta South SANDOR GYARMATI

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MLA Vicki Huntington’s surprise announcement this week could shift the landscape back to something more familiar in Delta South.

The two-term independent announced she wouldn’t be running in May’s provincial election, citing health issues.

It’s a decision that could very well result in the Liberals regaining the traditionally right-of-centre riding, particularly given the fact that Liberal Ian Paton is the only declared candidate at this point.

Prior to Huntington’s 2009 win, the Liberals had held the riding for 18 years.

Huntington said there’s no doubt Liberal chances just improved greatly, however, she said Delta South has shown it’s prepared to take a gamble voting for an independent.

“I don’t think people will vote for one just because they’re an independent… Let’s be honest, the reason I was first elected is because people were angry and I was well known and trusted. I was a protest vote initially but I don’t think in the second election I was one. I think people enjoyed the level of honesty I can bring to the issues as an independent. We also worked really, really hard to prove we are capable of doing the job and doing it well.”

She said Delta South,

with its myriad of issues, has shown it wants someone to speak freely.

“When you look at the history of this riding, it’s said over and Ian Paton over again we support the person who stands up for us, who tells it like it is. That was (former MP) John Cummins and that was (former MP) Stan Wilbee and you can say that was also (former Liberal MLA) Fred Gingell.

It is a riding that supports the truth and will support a maverick if they’re working on behalf of the riding.

That’s what they want to see, true representation.

They want their voice to be heard.”

It’s unknown at this point whether another independent will come forward, but that individual would likely need a profile in the community and also the same appeal as Huntington to both rightleaning and left-leaning voters.

Commending Huntington for her dedication and passion for Delta South, Paton, whose supporters were already enthusiastic about his chances even before Huntington’s announcement, said he’s not taking anything for granted.

Saying he’s going to continue door knocking and campaigning hard,

he noted he’s passionate about the same issues as Huntington and is ready to speak out.

“I want to be able to come as an MLA and stand up in the house, or stand up in caucus, and speak on issues that are very dear to me, and Vicki Huntington as well, and want the party to listen,” Paton said.

With less than four months to go, the NDP has yet to announce a candidate for the May 9 election.

Meanwhile, the Greens didn’t field a candidate out of respect for Huntington but with news she’s out of the race, the party has already confirmed it will now have someone running in Delta South.

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Michael Marsh carries a tree toward the chipper during the annual Christmas tree chipping event at Memorial Park in Ladner last weekend. Lions clubs once again held tree chipping events in Ladner, Tsawwassen and North Delta.

Splashdown’s closing created outcry across region

CONTINUED from Page 1 General manager Harold Frederiks, who was with Splashdown for more than 16 years, said that sad feeling when the park closed has been replaced with joy and excitement.

“We were planning to shut this down and move on, but there was such an outcry of sadness

across social media and people all over the Lower Mainland were very sad that Splashdown would be no more. Executive stepped up, heard the outcry and started negotiations,” Frederiks said.

He said Executive approached him in October about returning as the park’s general man-

ager.

“With my experience they decided to bring me on as GM, which is pretty exciting,” Frederiks said.

“We are the only outdoor waterpark in the Lower Mainland, so to have this waterpark get a major makeover and become a top attraction in the Lower Mainland is pretty exciting

stuff.”

Renovations underway at Big Splash include work on the pools and slides as well as a clubhouse beer and wine sports bar, a Vegas-style cabana rental program, a VIP private viewing deck with DJ stand, a new café, an espresso and gelato bar, an enhanced sound system,

an enhanced sun bathing and picnic area, and a new park mascot called Beavy the Beaver.

“We are full-steam ahead to be open this summer with all the new attractions,” Frederiks added. “The new slides are on track for 2018 because it takes time to get the slides fabricated.”

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Delta casino location still not determined the Corporation of Delta had been chosen as the preferred host local government for a new casino, but a site for that potential gaming facility still hasn’t been determined.

Delta CAO George Harvie told the Optimist

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Just where one-armed bandits will end up in Delta is anyone’s guess.

The B.C. Lottery Corporation announced a couple of months ago

the last meeting civic officials had with BCLC was in December when the lottery corporation “expressed concerns” about Delta’s preferred site, the Delta Town & Country Inn. They’ve had no discussions since on

potential alternative locations.

Harvie said the hotel property at the junction of highways 17A and 99 was the only site Delta council felt was appropriate for a casino.

“It’s in an entertain-

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ment zone, it’s isolated and has good connections with the new bridge and it needs updating anyway because it’s an old location now,” he said. “We have not looked at any other location since making that decision.”

Asked for an update, BCLC reiterated that it has concerns with the Delta Town & Country Inn site, although it didn’t indicate an outright rejection.

“BCLC is committed to sharing information on our proposed plans and hearing about what’s important to communities and there will be a number of opportunities for the public to provide feedback,” BCLC stated.

“Under the Gaming Control Act, the host local government must also seek and consider input from the community before making a final decision. Ultimately, the host community has the final say as to whether it will accept the casino proposal.”

Last summer, the lottery corporation asked three

local governments south of the Fraser River — Delta, Tsawwassen First Nation and Surrey — if they were interested in hosting a new gaming facility. Surrey declined but both the Corporation of Delta and the TFN submitted expressions of interest.

Delta ended up being chosen even though the municipality’s preferred location was not favoured by the lottery corporation.

BCLC stated the site “is not a suitable location due to its distance from the identified market opportunity and its proximity to the River Rock Casino Resort.”

The potential gambling facility, which would still have to go through municipal approvals, would be a relocation of Surrey’s Newton Community Gaming Centre.

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Ltd., the private-sector service provider in Newton, would own or lease the facility in Delta on BCLC’s behalf, and operate it on a day-today basis.

Province increases grant threshold to $1.6 million SANDOR GYARMATI

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Delta homeowners who saw their assessments shoot over the threshold for the provincial homeowner grant got some good news this week.

The province announced it’s increasing the threshold from $1.2 million to $1.6 million. That means most Delta homeowners who saw dramatic increases in assessed values won’t be missing out on the $570 grant.

The grant for a primary residence was being phased out for properties worth more than $1.2 million and eliminated entirely when the property value reached just beyond $1.3 million.

The red hot real estate market last year had pushed many homes above that threshold, which meant they would lose the grant unless the province increased the limit.

Metro Vancouver, Delta Mayor Lois Jackson and Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington all called on Victoria to take action.

Huntington told the Optimist this week she expected the province to

increase that threshold, especially with this being an election year.

“People, especially seniors, are caught in their homes and through no fault of their own their assessments climbed rapidly like that. It should help a lot of them,” she said.

In 2016, following another dramatic rise in assessments, the government increased the threshold from $1.1 million to $1.2 million. At the time, around 91 per cent of homeowners in the province qualified for the grant.

The Ministry of Finance notes that low-income homeowners can apply for a low-income supplement, which replaces any reduction in the grant caused by having a property valued over the threshold. The low-income supplement is available to seniors, certain veterans or their surviving spouse and persons with disabilities.

The province also notes the property tax deferment program provides lowinterest loans that allow qualifying homeowners to defer property taxes until they sell or transfer ownership of their home, or it becomes part of an estate.

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Desire to shop local remains strong

Ladner and Tsawwassen businesses feel support from customers over holiday season IAN JACQUES

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The first Christmas shopping season with the new mall in the mix is now in the books in South Delta, with several business owners reporting a solid bottom line.

Despite the changing retail climate with the October opening of Tsawwassen Mills, businesses in Ladner and Tsawwassen contacted by the Optimist said they were encouraged with the holiday season.

Marleen Flumerfelt, who owns both Toys & Tech and Unforgettable Gifts in Tsawwassen, said the toy store did a brisk business, while she was still looking at the books for the gift shop.

“Customers commented that they enjoyed our space, the knowledge that we have and the desire to shop local,” she said.

“You would be silly to not believe that the mall impacted local shopping.

They have sheltered space, so the weather certainly played a factor in some

people choosing to shop at the new mall versus shopping here in Tsawwassen.

A lot of the folks did make the conscious decision, however, to stay and shop in the local community.”

Ruth Scowcroft of Albany Books said customer loyalty played a big factor in a very busy shopping season.

“I feel like our loyal customers really supported us,” Scowcroft said. “I think customers come to us because of our customer service. I make sure we have lots of staff at Christmas. People like to have a personal shopper.

They come in with a list and want to have someone to hand sell them everything.”

And she also benefited from the mall with some spin-off business.

“I know I personally served someone who was coming out to shop at the mall, but because the mall doesn’t have a bookstore, found us on the web and came and shopped here before going to the mall, so I feel like the mall brought in a little bit of

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Carol Miles, owner of South Delta Heels in Ladner Village, says Tsawwassen Mills has had minimal effect on business. business for me as well.”

For Home Hardware’s Bob Matheson, it wasn’t so much the Christmas season, but the unusual winter weather that translated into brisk business.

“The Christmas season was pretty reasonable, but the best part of the whole Christmas season probably wasn’t the Christmas shopping, it was the snow,” he said. “We were able to keep the salt, the ice melt and the shovels in stock, so that really helped us as a store. It [the weather] also deters people from

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going outside of the community to shop because the weather is not very good.”

He said there’s no question the retail climate is changing now the mall is open, but there are ways local businesses can remain viable.

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In Ladner Village, South Delta Heels owner Carol Miles said weather did play a factor in their sales, but so did the previous eight months of construction throughout the village.

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She said overall the mall had minimal effect on business.

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“The Christmas season was good. I think we had a bit of a less volume, but those that were shopping were motivated to shop local and buy local,” Irving said. “Shoppers told us that they checked out the mall, but came back in December because they wanted service, the time and care that we put in with our customers, the free gift-wrapping and the special touches.

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Public Hearing - Monday, January 23, 2017 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:

Monday, January 23, 2017 4:00 p.m. (Projects 1 to 6) 7:00 p.m. (Projects 7 and 8) The Public Hearing will recess at approximately 6:30 pm and reconvene at 7:00 pm.

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

Place:

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 12:00 p.m. (noon), on Monday, January 23, 2017.

Project No. 1

Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (File No. LU007774)

Location: 7611 116A Street, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 1

MAP NO. 1 FILE NO. LU007774

Development Variance Permit LU007774 To vary Section 305 of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by varying the front setback averaging requirement for the principal structures on both proposed lots to 6.5 m from the required setbacks; which: • on proposed Lot 1, ranges from 6.2 m to 6.8 m, depending on which lot is constructed first; and • on proposed Lot 2 ranges from 6.3 m to 6.9 m, depending on which lot is constructed first.

Staff Contact: Harpreet Sondh – 604-952-3155 Web Location: December 5, 2016 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.04 Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (LU007723)

Location: 11833 86A Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 2

• on proposed Lot A, ranges from 7.1 m to 7.5 m, depending on which lot is constructed first; and • on proposed Lot B, ranges from 7.3 m to 7.6 m, depending on which lot is constructed first.

Staff Contact: Jimmy Ho – 604-946-3331 Web Location: December 12, 2016 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.04 Project No. 3 Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (File No. LU007974) Location: 11534 86 Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 3 Applicant: Balraj Pandher

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

MAP NO. 3 FILE NO. LU007974

• on proposed Lot 2, ranges from 9.8 m to 10.1 m, depending on which lot is constructed first.

Staff Contact: Harpreet Sondh – 604-952-3155 Web Location: January 9, 2017 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.05 Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (File No. LU008088)

Locations: 8134 and 8144 116A Street, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 4

Proposal: Application for Official Community Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Development Variance Permit in order to permit subdivision and development of two single family residential lots.

“The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” Amendment Bylaw No. 7598

MAP NO. 5 FILE NO. LU007874

To amend the land use designation for the subject property in the Tsawwassen Future Land Use Plan in Schedule D.1 of the Official Community Plan from SFR Single Family Residential to ISF Infill Single Family Residential in order to allow the proposed density of 21 units per hectare.

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7599

To vary Section 305 of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” in order to reduce the front setback averaging requirement for the principal structure on proposed Lot 2 from 7.3 m to 6.6 m.

Staff Contact: Nancy McLean – 604-952-3814 Web Location: December 12, 2016 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.06 Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (File No. LU007899)

Location: 5634 52 Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 6 Applicant: H Smid Enterprises Ltd. Telephone: 604-946-1726 Proposal: Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit in order to permit subdivision and development of two single family residential lots.

MAP NO. 6 FILE NO. LU007899

To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RS2 Single Family (0.40 ha) Residential to RS7 Single Family (335 m2) Residential in order to allow a two-lot subdivision and construction of a new single family dwelling on each lot. No in-ground basements or secondary suites are proposed.

Applicant: Jaspal Cheema, Satori Homes Ltd. Telephone: 778-887-4592

Development Variance Permit LU007899 To vary “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” as follows:

MAP NO. 4 FILE NO. LU008088

Development Variance Permit LU008088

MAP NO. 2 FILE NO. LU007723

Telephone: 604-805-4602

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7522

To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RM1 Multiple Family (Duplex) Residential to RS7 Single Family (335 m2) Residential in order to allow a three-lot subdivision and construction of a new single family dwelling with an in-ground basement on each lot. No secondary suites are proposed.

Telephone: 604-591-2213

Applicant: Kal Malhi

Project No. 6

• on proposed Lot 1, ranges from 7.1 m to 8.7 m, depending on which lot is constructed first; and

Proposal: Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit in order to permit subdivision and development of three single family residential lots.

Location: 5711 16 Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 5

Development Variance Permit LU007874

To vary Section 305 of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by varying the front setback averaging requirement for the principal structures on both proposed lots to 7.0 m from the required setbacks; which:

Project No. 4

Application for Official Community Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (File No. LU007874)

To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RM1 Multiple Family (Duplex) Residential to RS6 Single Family (460 m2) Residential on Lot 1 and RS8 Single Family (390 m2) Residential on Lot 2 in order to allow a two-lot subdivision and construction of a new single family dwelling on each lot. No in-ground basements or secondary suites are proposed.

Telephone: 604-807-5985

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7627

Applicant: Roger Jawanda, Citiwest Consulting Ltd.

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

To vary Section 305 of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by varying the front setback averaging requirement for the principal structures on both proposed lots to 6.5 m from the required setbacks; which:

Development Variance Permit LU007974

To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RM1 Multiple Family (Duplex) Residential to RS7 Single Family (335 m2) Residential in order to allow a two-lot subdivision and construction of a new single family dwelling with an in-ground basement on each lot. No secondary suites are proposed.

Project No. 2

Development Variance Permit LU007723

To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RM1 Multiple Family (Duplex) Residential to RS5 Single Family (550 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.

Telephone: 604-716-4444

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7622

Project No. 5

To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RM1 Multiple Family (Duplex) Residential to RS7 Single Family (335 m2) Residential in order to allow a two-lot subdivision and construction of a new single family dwelling with an in-ground basement on each lot. No secondary suites are proposed.

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7635

Applicant: Mike Bakshi, Merit Homes

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

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7617

To vary Section 305(a) and (b) of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by varying the front setback averaging requirement for the principal structures on proposed Lots 2 and 3 to 6.5 m from the required setbacks; which range from 5.0 m to 6.9 m.

1. Section 305 by varying the front setback averaging requirement for the principal structures on proposed lots to 6.0 m from the required setbacks; which: • on proposed Lot 1, ranges from 6.8 m to 7.4 m, depending on which lot is constructed first; and • on proposed Lot 2, ranges from 6.2 m to 7.1 m, depending on which lot is constructed first.

2. Section 915.11 by reducing the special setback requirement from the centre line of 52 Avenue for the principal structures on both lots from 17.5 m to 17.0 m.

Staff Contact: Robin Pallett – 604-946-3355 Web Location: January 9, 2017 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.04

Staff Contact: Nancy McLean – 604-952-3814 Web Location: December 12, 2016 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.05

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Thief smashes truck window to get mail 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:

TSAWWASSEN

• Jan. 3, 3 p.m., 400block of English Bluff Road: School liaison officer reported a student’s bicycle had just been stolen from the bike rack.

A young teen male was observed riding the bike away from the school.

The bike is described as a Haro Downtown model BMX style with green tires.

Bike later recovered and returned to owner.

• Jan. 5, 1:30 p.m., 1300-block of Beach Grove Road: Complainant reported observing a male smash the driver’s side window of a Canada Post truck and steal a tray of mail/packages. Suspect fled the scene in a dark coloured vehicle.

• Jan. 5, 4:36 p.m., 1300-block of 56th Street: Complainant reported that while they were shopping someone keyed graffiti into the right fender of their truck, causing approximately $1,000 in damage.

• Jan. 5, 5:02 p.m., 1900-block of 56th Street: Complainant reported

the theft of four tires from their van left in the parking lot. Lug nuts from tires found at the scene. A battery also stolen from a nearby trailer.

• Jan. 6, 6 a.m., 500block of Centennial Parkway: Report received from complainant that someone smashed their vehicle window and gained entry to their garage with the garage door opener from the vehicle. Items stolen include tools and the garage door opener.

Garage to be manually locked until opener replaced.

• Jan. 8, 9:21 p.m., 200block of Copsefield Drive: Complainant reported their unlocked vehicle parked in the driveway was entered and rummaged throughout. Items stolen include sunglasses and a flashlight.

• Jan. 8, 8:51 p.m., 1100-block of 55th Street: Complainant reported the theft of their bicycle from their condo storage locker sometime over the past several days. Suspects unscrewed the hinges on the wooden door to gain entry to the locker. The bike is described as a gray 2017 Cannondale Slate hybrid.

Unknown suspect(s) broke into the building by pulling boards from a doorway sometime over the past several days. Suspect(s) stole various tools, including a Titan paint sprayer, DeWalt batteries and chargers, extension cords and a yellow string of lights.

• Jan. 6, 3:58 p.m., 5200block of Ladner Trunk Road: A business reported that sometime over the past several days a male selected a computer and left the store without paying. The computer is described as a Certify Data PC worth approximately $800.

• Jan. 7, 2:35 p.m., Maple Crescent and 44th Avenue: A citizen found a Samsung Galaxy cell phone and brought it into police headquarters. Owner can claim on identification at headquarters, 4455 Clarence Taylor Crescent.

• Jan. 7, 11:57 a.m., 4900-block of 58B Street: Report from complainant of the theft of the rear license plate from their vehicle while parked in the area.

• Jan. 8, 3:48 p.m., 4800block of 47th Avenue: Complainant reported the theft of the rear license plate from their vehicle while parked in the area sometime over the past several days.

• Jan. 8, 1 a.m., 4800block of 57th Street: Complainant heard banging and when they looked outside they saw a male breaking into the complex mailboxes. When the complainant yelled, the suspect fled the scene in a dark coloured SUV with two other males. Mail stolen from most boxes and any remaining mail seized for safekeeping.

LADNER

• Jan. 3, 4:07 p.m., 4800block of Delta Street: A business reported the theft of a heater valued at $72. Two witnesses observed the theft and the suspect flee the business.

A witness recognized the suspect and provided this information to the business which resolved the matter through civil processes.

• Jan. 3, 1:10 a.m., 4800block of Delta Street:

Public Hearing - Monday, January 23, 2017 Continued from previous page Project No. 7

Application for Rezoning and Development Permit (File No. LU007326)

Location: 6420 Ladner Trunk Road, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 7 Applicant: David Longpre Telephone: 604-313-8289 Proposal: Application for Rezoning and Development Permit in order to permit subdivision into two lots and development of a restaurant on the easterly lot (Lot 1).

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7395

MAP NO. 7 FILE NO. LU007326

To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from Comprehensive Development Zone No. 300 (C.D. 300) to Comprehensive Development Zone No. 464-2 (C.D. 464-2) for Lot 1 and Comprehensive Development Zone No. 464-1 (C.D. 464-1) for Remainder Lot 99 in order to allow subdivision into two commercial lots, and construction of a commercial building with 24-hour drive-through food service and indoor seating for eight customers on Lot 1 and to retain the existing buildings on Remainder Lot 99.

Development Permit LU007326 To regulate the form and character of the proposed development, and to protect it against flooding hazards.

Staff Contact: Robin Pallett – 604-946-3355 Web Location: December 5, 2016 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.05 Project No. 8

Application for Land Use Contract Discharge, Rezoning, Development Variance Permit and Development Permit (File No. LU007915)

Location: 11156, 11166, 11176, 11180, 11184, 11188, 11192 and 11210 72 Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 8 Applicant: 1041952 BC Ltd Telephone: 604-771-7759 Proposal: Application for Land Use Contract Discharge, Rezoning, Development Variance Permit and Development Permit in order to permit consolidation of eight existing lots and construction of a 60-unit, three-storey townhouse development.

Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 7606

MAP NO. 8 FILE NO. LU007915

To discharge Land Use Contract S.A. 3058 from the property at 11156 72 Avenue in order to reveal the underlying RS1 Single Family Residential zone and allow the subject property to be concurrently rezoned to Comprehensive Development Zone No. 477 (C.D. 477) and included as part of the proposed townhouse development.

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7607 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject properties from RS1 Single Family Residential, RS3 Single Family (0.4 ha) Residential, RS6 Single Family (460 m2) Residential and RM1 Multiple Family (Duplex) Residential to Comprehensive Development Zone No. 477 (C.D. 477) in order to allow a 60-unit townhouse development with a maximum height of three storeys.

Development Variance Permit LU007915 To vary Section 914.4 of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by reducing the special setback requirement from the centre line of 72 Avenue from 21.0 m to 17.4 m for the one building located east of 112 Street.

Development Permit LU007915A To regulate form and character of the proposed townhouse development.

Development Permit LU007915B To regulate construction within the SPEA Streamside Protection and Enhancement Development Permit Area.

Staff Contact: Nancy McLean – 604-952-3814 Web Location: January 9, 2017 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.03 Additional Information Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant documentation may be inspected until Monday, January 23, 2017.

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Murphy’s Law

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TED MURPHY

he phenomenon that is Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington was initially looked upon as a protest vote fueled by constituents upset over hospital cutbacks, high voltage power lines and other provincial government decisions. Somewhere along the line, however, it has become much more than that.

Huntington, the first independent to be elected to the B.C. legislature in 60 years and the first ever to be re-elected, announced this week she won’t be seeking a third term in Victoria in May’s provincial election.

What started from dissent has morphed into an independent style of representation that Delta South voters have embraced. Huntington’s two terms in office have provided a glimpse into what government would be like — should be like — if there were no party whips and politicians were able to speak their minds.

In a polarized, two-party legislature (sorry Greens), Huntington has been a breath of fresh air, free to vote with her conscience and with her constituents’ interests in mind, not restricted by ideology or party discipline. She can support the government if she feels it’s appropriate or can take it to task should that be required.

You might not always agree with her, but you could never question her sincerity or integrity.

Her ability to connect with people from all stops on the political spectrum is unique and while most candidates get a significant percentage of their votes because of party affiliation, Huntington earned every one on her own. That’s an impressive feat considering she got almost as many as the Liberals and New Democrats combined in 2013.

Her announcement this week has left many of her supporters feeling lost, wondering where they’ll find a political home now after having been converted to independence.

Huntington has demonstrated to them there’s a different way for politicians to operate and a different way to represent constituents.

First and foremost, however, she has to look after her own health and I know everyone out there joins me in wishing her all the best on that front.

Huntington has looked out for Delta residents for almost a quarter-century, but it’s time she does so for herself.

Due process missing as gov’t forges ahead with its bridge

I

love this community.

That statement sums up my political leaning and agenda in the most concise manner I can offer. That is enough about me.

The focus of my first column is a mega project that can arguably be considered the most detrimental waste of public funds since the BC NDP decided we need to reach Vancouver Island faster.

People have said the $3.5-billion George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project is already decided and I am wasting my time; they might be right.

However, what I ask is nothing more than the consideration, due process and reasonable expectations that anyone should ask of any government acting on their behalf. If that is too much to ask, we have all lost.

Since the project first appeared (fully formed, it seemed) on the landscape, the government has not wavered in its plan to begin construction in 2017. That date was chosen without public consultation, without environmental review, without a costed business case and without any justification. In fact, we are still missing a lot of the information required to make an informed decision.

To say the provincial government jumped the gun is an insult to understatements.

Community Comment NICHOLAS WONG

If a 10-lane, tolled bridge is such a good idea, why has the provincial government worked so hard to avoid public oversight? If a bridge were a good idea, why does Delta have the only mayor in the province who supports a bridge while the honest questions of community leaders like Ian Robertson, Vicki Huntington, Doug Massey, Harold Steves, Stephen Rees and Jim Wright go unanswered?

I cannot square that circle and the entire project is rife with similar incongruities.

The shroud surrounding the bridge points to a clear lack of accountability and $3.5 billion being spent on another unnecessary super project.

Does traffic at the George Massey Tunnel require a solution? Absolutely. But the B.C. Liberals and the Gateway Council

had a solution in 2006 that would cost less than $800 million: another submerged tunnel. That makes a bridge more than four times more expensive.

I love this community, but I fear the isolation that will come with a tolled bridge. It will eliminate South Delta’s traditional north-south travel corridor and cost families thousands of dollars per year.

There are dozens of similarly disturbing concerns looming in the background of the slogan, “Canada Starts Here.” Dear Ministry of Transportation: “Here” is my home. If you want to spend more than $3.5 billion to dredge the river deeper so the port can get larger vessels up the Fraser, I want a clear statement of intent and I want to know why it is worth sacrificing the best place on Earth.

The research has been done by dedicated members of our community. It is time for the provincial government and Delta Municipal Hall to listen to truth and reason.

My sincerest thanks to you, Ted Murphy, Ian Robertson and everyone who helped make this possible.

Born and raised in the greatest place on Earth, Nicholas Wong is a 26-year-old political junkie who often wonders what’s “Wong” in Delta.

January 13, 2017 The Delta Optimist A9

Letters

Time to get rid of BC Assessment

Editor: Re: House values up significantly, Jan. 6 BC Assessment deputy assessor Brian Smith comments, “You can make the logical argument, ‘If I’m selling my property in Vancouver for $5 million, I could buy something in Surrey, or Richmond or whatever, for $2 million and I banked a lot of money. The money just

moves out.”

How does this benefit those who don’t live in Vancouver and have no desire to move? It’s more like an illogical argument, to the point of being obtuse. If this is the mindset of those at the BC Assessment, then they obviously have little acquaintance with reality and Smith’s subsequent feeble analogy under-

scores this.

Taxes might not increase but for those now “enjoying” an alleged increased value, the potential loss of the homeowner grant due to this increase will be felt, and for some it will be severe.

Perhaps it is time to rid ourselves of this institution whose purpose appears to be inflating the value of homes at the expense of

those living in the homes with no discernible benefit accruing from this most recent assessment debacle other than to realtors via increased commissions and the government via increased taxes.

That and the people selling their “$5 million dollar homes in Vancouver and buying a house in... whatever,” of course.

Brian McKenna

Really hit distracted drivers

Editor: We should hit distracted drivers where it would really hurt.

Instead of higher fines, which do not seem to be effective, why not confiscate their phones right there on the spot?

The first time they are caught, they lose the phone for 48 hours, sec-

ond offence they lose it for a week and third time it gets destroyed right in front of them.

These idiots are not learning anything by being given a ticket so why not try this and see what happens. If it saves just one life it would be worth it.

Judy McDonald

Thank goodness for Winskill

Massey is urged to keep Diesel fumes worrisome issues. Fumes combined Editor: ringing the alarm bells with the tire brake and By now residents of

Editor: I get up at 6:30 a.m. every Saturday and make myself a coffee and enjoy it with a piece of bread.

Next I do some stretching and then I head to the Winskill Aquatic and Fitness Centre in Tsawwassen.

I have a shower (still the best showers of any pool around us, even if it is not

Grateful for help of strangers

Dad’s home up more than others

Editor: Re: Can’t compare two ports, letter to the editor, Dec. 29 I would like to comment on Doug Massey’s letter regarding the comparison of the Port of Vancouver

Editor: A sincere thank you to the three kind souls who saw me fall on the icy dike

by Captain’s Cove Marina last Tuesday.

They called the ambulance and stayed with me

with the port in Rotterdam

by Robin Silvester. I am afraid, Mr. Massey, you are a voice in the wilderness, but, please, keep crying because one day the powers that be might hear you.

Ann Barauszky

until it arrived. Luckily my only injury is a bit of a concussion.

A lesson for all of us is to always carry some ID as you just never know when a fall might happen.

Gayle Hubbard

Tsawwassen, particularly those living along 56th Street, might be experiencing the health effects of the continuous stream of heavy duty diesel trucks and trailers that are emitting diesel exhaust fumes and tire, brake and clutch dust.

Diesel fumes contain nitrogen and sulfur oxides plus particulates.

These fumes in concentration are carcinogenic; in reduced concentration it affects asthmatics and those with respiratory

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On a recent visit to the Canary Islands many people were wearing face masks. The reason given: diesel exhaust from the many European dieselpowered cars.

Maybe Fraser Health should have a monitoring station along 56th Street to measure the pollutants.

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Editor: Re: House values up significantly, Jan. 6 The photos on the front page show homes where the assessments have gone up 48, 51, 58 and 40 per cent, yet my 88-year-old

as hot as it used to be and then I hop into the pool and swim 40 lengths.

Next I go into the sauna, where we usually have a very lively conversation.

When I am cooked, I go back into the showers, have a good soap-down and saunter home.

Winskill, thank you for being there.

Peter A. Jensen

dad’s assessment went from $774,900 in 2016 to $1,261,500 this year, a whopping 63 per cent increase.

His home is a bungalow in Tsawwassen.

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$18 million truck facility waiting on ALC approval SANDOR GYARMATI

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Construction could finally commence this year on a major project aimed at alleviating truck congestion as well as queuing and parking along Deltaport Way and the causeway.

A joint initiative funded by Transport Canada, the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, a truck staging area is to be built on provincially-owned land near the intersec-

tion of Highway 17A and Deltaport Way. First announced a couple of years ago, the $18 million facility would be leased to the port. It would accommodate up to 140 trucks on the east side of Highway 17A and, to the west, a parking area for 40 early arrival trucks, a restroom and an inspection area for B.C. Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement.

Only port-authorized trucks would be allowed to access the facility, which would have surveillance cameras monitored by port security.

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of any agricultural land.

“The other impact that bothers me a great deal, although the horse is already out of the pen, is that this will be a visual impact on our rural agricultural land where suddenly you’re driving along Highway 17 and looking at farmland to the left, and farmland to the right, and suddenly we’re going to be looking at an asphalt parking area with 140 possible container trucks parked in a rural area,” said Coun.

Ian Paton.

Paton said he doesn’t understand why a couple hundred acres of farmland within the Tsawwassen First Nation that’s now covered with sand, and no longer farmed, can’t be used for such projects.

Public is urged to be tested after raid of North Delta cosmetic surgery business IAN JACQUES

C o n t r i b u t i n g Wr i t e r

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C. is urging the public to get tested for hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV following a raid of an alleged illegal cosmetic surgery practice in a North Delta home.

On Dec. 20, the college was granted an order by the B.C. Supreme Court to enter and search a home at 10519 Modesto Place.

According to the college, it had reason to believe Zhuo (Sabrina) Li was operating a business

under the name of Sabrina Permanent Make-up Studio Inc., and providing cosmetic medical services, which she is not qualified or authorized to perform.

The order further allowed the college to seize all items believed to be used by Li in the unlicensed practice of medicine, which included boxes and vials of injectable medication and receipts for financial transactions ranging from $300 to $5,000.

“Based on the findings, the college believes it is highly probable that Ms. Li was performing cosmetic

surgery such as facial injections, eyelid lifts and facial implants, which are restricted activities that only qualified medical professionals are authorized to perform,” said Dr. Heidi Oetter, registrar and CEO of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C. Fraser Health also conducted a public health risk assessment and based on its review, recommended to the college that a warning be issued to all individuals who received surgical services from Li at Sabrina Permanent Makeup Studio Inc.

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A report by Delta staff notes several concerns, including traffic enforcement and policing for Delta as well as pressure on the province to use the facility as a regional overnight parking facility.

Other concerns include the facility being designed to be “scalable” to accommodate port growth if Terminal 2 is approved, which means “significant implications” for adjacent agricultural lands.

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There are three words from the Christmas narrative in scripture that I am contemplating into this New Year that we have entered. They are words that I believe are challenging to our instant gratification, instant response society. They may even be seen as counter-cultural as is the core of the Christian message.

The words are: ponder, treasure and consider. “…Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart” (Luke 2: 19) and “But after he (Joseph) had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him…”

(Matthew 1: 20).

These may seem like innocuous words that we can easily read over and

processes to ponder.

Pondering means holding onto and systematically thinking through present circumstances while at the same time linking these events to past learning, knowledge and experience in order to set the conviction of her decisions on solid footings. Not only did she do this but she also treasured these things in her heart. She held them in the core of her being.

Joseph had considered his situation and made up his mind, then an extraordinary event happened that transformed the events of his life as he was able to see them.

How will we ponder, treasure and consider the events and decisions of our life this year?

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Catherine, London and Morgan McDonough present Lookout Society Al Mitchell Place residence manager Paul Harmon with more than 700 pairs of socks and $500 that was collected during the Sock Rock fundraiser Morgan hosted last month. A bag of toys also collected by the family was donated.

Continuing with its community service commitments, for the fourth consecutive year the Tsawwassen Men’s Golf Club donated food and clothing hampers to six needy families in Ladner and Tsawwassen last month.

Club president Bruce MacLean and executive members Tom Bearss, Ken Hart and Andrew Connaris delivered two boxes each to three elementary schools: Port Guichon

throughout the golf season.

The principals at each school were delighted to receive the hampers and expressed their sincere thanks to the golf club, noting the families would be very appreciative of the gifts, especially at Christmas.

MacLean replied that it is an honour and a privilege to be a small part in making these deserving families’ Christmas a little bit brighter.

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MacLean liaised earlier with school staff about the make-up of the recipient families that each school had designated. He and his wife Erin then organized relevant contents for each box, tailored to each family.

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Around Town Delta Idol

The deadline for Delta Idol submissions is set for Jan. 20. The contest is open to Delta youth from 12 to 19 and the chosen finalists will perform at a live event on Friday, Feb. 24. An application form is available at delta.ca.

Garden club hosts guest speaker

South Delta Garden Club is hosting well known travel consultant Julia Guest who will be speaking on “Touring English Gardens” on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.) at Ladner Christian Reformed Church, 4594-54A St., Ladner. Visitors and new members always welcome. Visit www. southdeltagardenclub. ca.

Art exhibit at Gallery 1710

Gallery 1710 presents an Art Show and Sale for artists Catherine Sheppard, Nancy Dean, Jodie Blaney, Ann Hilton and Kathy Swift until Jan. 22. Artist demos with all five artists will take place Thursday, Jan. 19 from 4 to 8 p.m. Gallery 1710 is located at 1710-56th St., Tsawwassen. Gallery hours are Thursday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday Social at KinVillage

Shari’s Saturday Social Dance will be held tomorrow at KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. The theme is Canadian Country Casual so put on your western hat and dressy jeans, etc. Dance to a wide variety of CD music. Doors open at 7 p.m. with dancing from 7:30 to 11 p.m.

Pay at the door: $12 for members or $14 for non-members, which includes mid-evening coffee, tea and assorted goodies. To reserve a table, call 604-943-8755.

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Contact Dave at dwillis@delta-optimist.com or 604-946-4451

Indie comedy is homegrown Last Night in Suburbia, set in South Delta, set to be premiered next week DAVE WILLIS

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homegrown film will premiere next weekend.

Last Night in Suburbia was shot almost entirely in Ladner and Tsawwassen and the independent comedy uses South Delta as its setting.

Written and directed

by Ladner’s Richard Cox, filming began back in 2014.

“It’s been a labour of love, for sure,” Cox says.

The film follows a group of recent grads looking to have one last night of fun together before heading off on their separate ways.

The hope is to land a distribution deal for the movie.

“We want people to see it,” says Cox, giving kudos to the cast.

“We want to make sure that people get a chance to see what these kids did in these starring roles. They really carried this movie and made it very funny, very heartfelt.”

Producer and executive producer Sam Vincent notes they wanted to give

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Cox adds there’s definitely a throwback vibe to the film.

“At the end of the day,

it’s a comedy. It wants to be a comedy. It’s never pretended to be anything else. You want to laugh.”

Cox describes the film’s soundtrack as “phenom-

enal,” noting it includes music from local bands like Hey Ocean, Fatty Down and The Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer.

The screening is sched-

uled for Saturday, Jan. 21 at 8 p.m. at the York Theatre, 639 Commercial Dr., Vancouver. Tickets are $20 and are being sold through thecultch.com.

SDSS student part of Concord Floral cast DAVE WILLIS

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Tsawwassen’s Syrah Khan is one of the B.C. youth to be cast for the West Coast premiere of Concord Floral.

The play, which is inspired by 14th century author Boccaccio’s The Decameron, will take place at three locations in the Lower Mainland with the first dates set for next week.

It is set in a massive abandoned greenhouse where 10 teens must find refuge from a plague they’ve brought upon themselves and is cast exclusively with youth from B.C. “It’s really neat because it’s an ensemble piece so everyone is very close, and because of that it feels like I can get into the character without having to worry about much,” Khan says.

PHOTO BY ERIN BRUBACHER

SDSS student Syrah Khan is part of the West Coast premiere of Concord Floral, an award-winning drama that was first presented in Toronto in 2014.

The Grade 11 student at South Delta Secondary says her role is very different from what she’s done in the past and that she’s

mostly been involved in musicals.

She plays Forever Irene, a younger sister to one of the other characters.

Director Erin Brubacher says Khan is a team player who’s very dedicated to making the product and process good for the whole

group.

Brubacher adds Khan’s role is a demanding one and requires a level of vulnerability, which is something that takes maturity.

Concord Floral is written by Jordan Tannahill, directed by Brubacher and Cara Spooner while Erum Khan is the assistant director.

The play will be staged Jan. 19 to 21 at 8 p.m. at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts in Burnaby, from Jan. 25 to 28 at 7 p.m. and Jan. 29 at 2 p.m. at the PuSh Festival at Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre in Vancouver and on Feb. 3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the Studio Theatre at the Surrey Arts Centre.

Tickets range from $10 to $25.

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Lifestyles

Easy weight loss tip helps combat December sins Adding more protein to your diet can work

Well on Your Way P.J. WREN

It’s that time of year again. That time when we have to repent for our dietary sins of December.

I know. I’m with ya too.

Even us trainers love cookies, Baileys and chocolate (and in that order too).

What counts as a high-protein food? Your best bets are chicken breast, turkey, seafood, dairy and eggs, pork tenderloin, bison and low fat beef.

If weight loss is in your future, may I suggest one easy tip to help you out — protein. Or, more specifically, add more protein to your diet.

Why? Research has found that a diet higher in protein helps fill us up faster, and for longer. This is good news when you want to lose weight. Nothing is more of a buzz kill for weight loss than a rumbling stomach.

High-protein foods also boost our metabolism.

You see, the moment

protein leaves your fork it starts working on burning the fat. High-protein foods take more work to digest, metabolize and use. This means you are burning more calories to process them.

In addition, a diet higher in protein can reduce obsessive thoughts about food by 60 per cent.

No more daydreaming of chips and dip.

How much protein provides all these miracles?

Experts recommend 20 to 30 grams with your main meals, and 10 to 15 grams with your snacks.

What counts as a highprotein food? Your best bets are chicken breast, turkey, seafood, dairy and eggs, pork tenderloin, bison and low fat beef.

For you vegetarians and vegans, you need to combine your plant-based protein in order to give you the nine amino acids found in the proteins listed above.

Combine any of these four non-meat proteins for a complete protein: nuts and seeds, legumes (beans), grains and vegetables. Some examples are: almond butter and whole grain bread, tofu and any veggie, beans and rice, bean soup and rice crackers.

Another easy way for carnivores and vegans alike to get their protein fix in is with protein powder.

To help me out I recruited Tammy MacDonald, owner and operator of our very own Reflex Supplement store in Tsawwassen.

Tammy and her husband Nick opened their

store last month. (Check out their Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/ ReflexTsawwassen, and join them for their open house on Jan 28.)

Tammy, too, believes in protein for weight loss for her customers and she sent me this awesome high-protein banana bread recipe.

High–Protein Banana Bread 1-1/4 cups of oats turned into oat flour (blend oats until you have a flour-like consistency) 3 tsp ground cinnamon ¾ cup protein powder (preferably plain, vanilla or banana) 1-3 packs of stevia (optional - adjust depending on your sweet tooth) ¼ c chopped walnuts (optional) 1-1/2 tsp baking soda 3 tsp vanilla extract 2 egg whites (vegan alternative: flax egg) ½ c unsweetened apple sauce 3 ripe medium bananas, mashed ¼ c unsweetened almond milk (or milk substitute) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all the ingredients and pour into a loaf pan that’s been sprayed.

Bake for 35- to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Or, pour into 12 sprayed muffin tins and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.

TIP: use your coffee grinder to grind the oats.

PJ Wren is a local personal trainer and writer who also owns and operates Delta’s newest fitness class destination, The Studio. Come say hi tomorrow between 1 and 4 p.m. during the open house.

Visit www.thestudio.ca.

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Tsawwassen actor Tom Pickett is reprising his role as a doctor in The Fighting Season, a “heavy” play that runs through next week in Vancouver.

It looks at Canada’s involvement in Afghanistan through the eyes of three Canadian medical personnel.

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Pickett notes the playwright, Sean Harris Oliver, based the play on his father’s own experiences as a doctor in Afghanistan.

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Sports Shorts SCOREBOARD PACIFIC JUNIOR HOCKEY Tom Shaw Conference W L T OTL Pts Delta 24 10 0 0 48 Grandview 20 8 2 5 47 Richmond 19 9 3 5 44 North Van 16 16 1 1 34 Port Moody 13 20 0 1 27 Harold Brittain Conference Aldergrove 27 6 0 0 Abbotsford 21 11 0 3 R. Meadows 16 15 2 2 Mission City 12 19 0 2 Surrey 0 33 0 2

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Delta Pacers’ Hanna Hansen goes up for two points in her junior girls basketball team’s win over Burnsview on Monday. The Pacers will take a 13-0 overall recond into a tournament in Langley this weekend.

A talented group of athletes has the Delta Pacers junior girls basketball team enjoying its best season in years.

The Pacers will take a perfect 13-0 record into this weekend’s DW Poppy Tournament in Langley. That includes an impressive run in Delta League play and a victory at the Semiahmoo Tournament a week earlier. The road to the title featured victories against Elgin Park and Fleetwood Park, before knocking off Pitt Meadows in the championship game.

Head coach Kerrie Trotman knows all too well the recent history of girls basketball at DSS. The teacher and dedicated volunteer also guided the last successful group to come through the Ladner school that included her daughter Megan.

Those girls finished second at the 2010 Fraser Valley Junior Championships, qualified for three consecutive provincial tournaments and went on to play in the top tier of the Fraser Valley League at the senior level.

It’s been a tough go since, especially trying to get traction in what is widely considered as the deepest zone in the province.

“I don’t think we have seen some of those real top teams yet, like Brookswood and Riverside, but I’m hopeful of where we are going and super excited to be where we are halfway through the season,” said Trotman. “This is a good group of athletes with a very good work ethic too.

“I can’t say I have one best player because we have a solid starting five. I also can look down my bench and know I can give them a rest too.”

The Pacers will attempt to win their first Delta League championship since 2010. Seaquam and Burnsview are considered their biggest threats come next month’s playoffs.

The team’s tournament schedule also includes a trip to Kelowna for one of the several junior provincial qualifiers. This year’s B.C. showcase tourney has been expanded from 16 to 24 schools, yet Trotman still wants to see her team tested further against quality opponents to get a better idea where exactly it stacks up. The wins over three Valley schools at Semiahmoo were encouraging.

“I feel very confident we can at least win a couple of the regional games at the Fraser Valleys,” she added. “We will see where this goes from here.”

Trotman has been coaching most of this group since Grade 8 but she has been impressed with first-year players Hanna Hansen and Reiko Bohmert.

Hansen and talented point guard Olivia Malesku are also standout fastpitch players with the 2001 Delta Heat. Juliann Jones is another key ingredient in the Pacers starting five.

The team also features Nava Hothi, Abbey Wigglesworth, Marissa Neufeld, Jeenat Sidhu, Ceci Yang, Amrita Bains and Claire Bidulka.

Kayla Hamalainen rounds out the team’s coaching staff. The managers are Kate Sinclair and Katie Carleton.

Storm captain joins Major Midget Canadians

Michael Tersigni has turned a productive week at the Richmond International Bantam Midget Hockey Tournament into a full-time opportunity with the Greater Vancouver Canadians.

The B.C. Major Midget Hockey League club announced last week the South Delta Midget A1 Storm captain has been signed for the balance of the season. The 16-year-old centre was tied for the tournament lead in scoring with 11 points in six games as the Storm captured

the tier one title for the first time in the event’s 36-year-old history.

Tersigni, who had already scored twice in a pair of games as call-up player earlier this season, helped the Canadians sweep a weekend series against the Kootenay Ice in Grand Forks.

Greater Vancouver rolled to a 9-3 win in the series opener, led by a monster game from captain Scott Atkinson. The Edmonton Oil Kings prospect scored six times, including the final four goals of the game. His last three

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Linemate Daniel Pearson added a goal and four helpers, while 15-year-old standout Sasha Mutala had a goal and three assists. Chris Douglas and Noah Kelly also scored.

The rematch 24 hours later was a much closer affair thanks mainly to Kootenay goalie Jake Kemp. He made 57 saves but it still wasn’t enough as the Canadians prevailed 3-2 in overtime on a goal by Moose Jaw prospect Henry Rybinski.

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playoff round with a 3-1 triumph over the Rocky Mountain Roughriders.

Earlier, the Wild went 3-0 in roundrobin play with wins over Lethbridge (6-4), Arizona (8-4), Okanagan Hockey Academy (4-0) and Rocky Mountain (3-1).

Payton Mount led his team in scoring with nine points in six games, including four goals. Justin Sourdif added eight points with six goals. Cole Shepard had three goals and six points.

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Delta Hockey Academy’s top Bantam team continued its dominant season by capturing its division at the Pat Quinn Classic in Burnaby.

The Wild capped a perfect run with a 4-3 victory over Yale Academy in the Bantam Elite championship game in what was a battle between teams in the Canadian School Sport Hockey League.

Delta advanced to the gold medal game with a 3-2 win over the Burnaby Winter Club Elite team. They opened the

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LADNER CENTRAL NOW SELLING - 4 NEW COACH HOUSES

*These image represent previously built homes and are indicative of the quality and style of the developer, Ladner Homes.

4915 Central Avenue

Quality and Elegant Coach Homes are made even more desirable because of their Location and Convenience. Main floor boasts an open concept with engineered hardwood floors; quartz counters throughout; maple cabinets; s/s appliances; gas stove, fireplace; 9 foot ceilings; crown mouldings; designer lighting and paint; hot water on demand; HRV and much more!

Second floor features 3 bedrooms, master bedroom with luxurious ensuite and walk in closet. Loft area is great for guests or teens with bedroom, flexroom and full bathroom. PLUS self contained 1 bedroom coach home - coach house above garage can generate revenue to pay for approximately $250,000 of your mortgage. Walk to shops, Ladner village, restaurants, coffee shops, park and school.

$1,399,000

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2015: TOP 10% OF GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS®

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NEW LISTING | 503 Shannon Way | $1,298,000

NEW LISTING | 1676 58A Street | $1,060,000

9,000 SQFT SOUTH LOT | 4948 11A Avenue | $1,295,000

Gorgeously renovated 3 bedroom Pebble Hill rancher on a 8,773 sqft. westerly exposed garden lot. A master gardener created beautiful outdoor spaces throughout the property. Professionally renovated w/ attention to detail. Front entry to the home starts w/beautiful custom created glass double doors which open to a bright easy living space.

Beach Grove post & beam style 4 bedroom home situated on a 74.9 X 100 lot (zoned RM1) just steps to beach, walking trails, Elementary School, & shops, 5 minute drive to the new mall. This beautifully renovated open concept plan has vaulted ceilings, tile & hardwood on the main. Dark cherry kitchen /centre island & stainless appliances.

Central Tsawwassen beauty! Situated on an 8,977 sq.ft. south facing flat rectangular lot this beautifully renovated split level is just steps to the town center, schools and a 5 minute drive to the new mall. Fully renovated it offers main floor living with 4 bedrooms up PLUS a self contained 1 bed. in-law suite down. The main floor is open concept.

LAGOON VIEW | 110-5556 14th Avenue | $628,000

16,000 SQ FT LOT | 901 Gale Place | $1,898,000

TERRIFIC PRICE | 1290 Morris Crescent | $1,048,000

Spectacular fully renovated 2 bedroom ground floor corner suite with beautiful south exposed patio (an outside living room ideal for BBQs all year long) overlooking the Lagoons OF WINDSOR WOODS. Not a thing to do—from kitchen to bathrooms to flooring to lighting, and window dressings ... an absolute 10 out of 10…small pet allowed.

Gorgeous 5 bdrm traditional home on a beautiful cul-de-sac in English Bluff area on a w/facing 16,222 sqft private estate like lot w/sunny decks, gazebo, fire pit & water features. Steps to elementary & high schools, this thoughtfully renovated family home offers main floor living, bdrms up plus a self contained separate 327 sqft guest cottage.

Lovely split level situated on a quiet crescent w/underground services just steps to the beach and walking trails to Centennial Beach, the Beach Grove Cafe, the shops in the Towncentre and the elementary school. This solid well maintained home is situated on a southerly exposed 5,996 sqft private lot. Great floor plan w/kitchen in the centre.

303-1118 55 Street | $545,000

504-1350 View Crescent | $525,000

306-1140 55 Street | $649,000

401-1400 View Crescent | $548,000

CAMBRIDGE PLACE: Lovely 15 unit complex just steps to Thrifty’s, recreation & transportation to city & Mall. This 1,365 sq.ft. penthouse feels like a rancher in the sky. It offers E/W/S exposure w/3 balconies. Spacious living & dining rooms have gas fireplace & 9’ ceilings. There is a separate white paneled kitchen w/breakfast nook.

NEW LISTING: Beautiful open plan S/E corner suite in The Classic. This unit offers 1,420 sqft with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and an updated kitchen. Lovely southern exposed sunny deck off the living room.

Great concrete and brick building. The location can’t be beat: Quiet location but just steps to Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall, Starbucks and the bus stop.

1,506 SQ FT: Tsawwassen Greene Penthouse!

This beautiful sunny S/E corner suite in the heart of Tsawwassen is just steps to Thrifty’s, transportation, parks & beaches. This 2 bedroom & den 1,500 sqft suite is ideal for downsizing. There is a separate kitchen w/eating area overlooking the large living & dining areas which boast 2 decks.

BEST PRICED VIEW: Golf Course view at the La Mirage on View Cr. will offer you a superb down size home. Beautifully cared for 2 bdrm, not only offers a tranquil view but also a terrific floor plan with the master bedroom, main living space and spacious deck facing East over the golf course. The 2nd bedroom is at the opposite end of the corner unit.

Trish Murphy | 604.312.7621 Trisha@TrishaMurphy.ca

604.897.2010 | Teri Steele sold@TeriSteele.com

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

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#105A 8635 120 Street

Aileen and

Joanne

Just Listed

5346 Paton

• Updated, one bedroom, ground level unit - 802 sq ft • Close to amenities - shopping, restaurants, public transit and schools • Adult (19+) oriented complex with outdoor pool, storage locker, shared laundry and amenity room

Aileen and

Joanne

Just Listed

$116,600 • Split level with 2,382 sq ft of living space • Main floor features large living room with wood burning fireplace, dining + kitchen sliding doors lead to large patio overlooking landscaped garden and waterway • Three bedrooms (could be four beds) and games with hardwood flooring on upper floor • Large family room + laundry on lower floor.

• Garage 22’ x 19’ (493 sq ft) with 220 wiring.

• Lot 66’ x 100’ • Water views!

NEW PRICE

#405 1363 56 Street

4875 62nd Avenue

• Large 1 bedroom in Windsor Woods • Functional floor plan and covered deck - enjoy views of the beautiful lagoon, and your BBQ, all year long!

• Updates include: laminate flooring, fresh interior paint, crown mouldings and new blinds • Building facilities include gym and hot tub • Located just steps from shopping and dining

$419,000

Extensively updated FOUR + GAMES home in the Holly area located on a private WEST exposed 6921 sq.ft. lot!

Brazilian Cherry hardwood flooring on both floors, slate tile, updated Kitchen+ bathrooms. Main floor bedroom/den with 3 piece bath adjacent. Upper floor with vaulted ceiling in master, fireplace, luxury ensuite, games room with built ins. Large garden shed/workshop. Roof 2015 + many more updates!

NEW PRICE

$1,065,000

#212 5518 14th Ave

• Uniquely updated end unit penthouse with vaulted ceilings • 1 bedroom and den (second bedroom?)

- 800 sq ft • Gorgeous wood flooring and a rustic barn door (dividing living room and den) adds warmth and texture to this already beautiful unit • Composite designer brick wall in master bedroom • 2 parking stalls side by side - next to elevator

$1,158,000

4880 Coleman Place

• FOUR bedroom home • Cul-de-sac!

• Private 5823 square-foot lot!

• At an amazing price of $749,999!!

$749,999

$324,000

14139 Marine Drive

•Fabulous, 4029 sq ft, sprawling White Rock rancher with ocean view!

•Hardwood flooring, gourmet kitchen •Two bedrooms upstairs and two bedroom, self contained suite downstairs!

•Oversize garage (909 sq ft) •7450 sq ft lot

6260 28th Avenue

· TEN acre Ladner estate · Ideal for ONE family or TWO · 5/6 bedroom home + 2 bedroom 2nd home · Four car garage + 90X44 heated garage (30 cars/small RV) · Barn with 8 stalls - riding ring · Tennis Court

$4,300,000

$2,300,000

4605 63rd Street

Aileen and

Joanne

Just Sold

• UPDATED five bedroom and games home in Holly area • Bedroom on the main functions as an office or bedroom for guests • Updated kitchen, engineered hardwood flooring, roof 2009 PLUS 220 wiring in garage • Over 2800 sq.ft. with a well laid out floor plan!

• Private WEST exposed yard • Lot size - 5127 sq.ft.

$1,078,000

4931 Central Avenue

Aileen and

Joanne

Just Sold

• Unique home with detached carriage home next to detached garage!

• Superb finishing built by Veldelta • Hardwood flooring, 9’ ceilings large kitchen, four bedrooms in main house (2246sq.ft) • Coach house (908 sq.ft) is on grade level, one bedroom on main +2nd bedroom on second floor with private patio bar • Large 450 sq.ft. garage.

• 40x170 sq.ft. lot (7147 sq.ft. lot)

Exceptional service • 20-point marketing plan • Call us for a free consultation

$1,389,000

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fraser elliott

A28 The Delta Optimist January 13, 2017

97 ACRE BLUEBERRY FARM!

• Established Blueberry farm with mature plants

PRIME ACREAGE WITH REDEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL • 23 acre parcel beside railroad tracks • Close to Deltaport

• Exceptional high-profile location between Hwy 99 and Hwy 10

• Potential opportunity for industrial use • 3 homes plus horse stable, 2 barns and indoor riding ring

• 2 houses and multiple barns on property • Contact for more information

• Call for more information

5039-5121 112th Street, Ladner

2990 57B Street, Ladner

$24,225,000

$11,500,000

FARMLAND!

PRIME LAND ASSEMBLY OPPORTUNITY

• 28.59 acres of prime farmland

• Stunning location • Steps to Ladner Village.

• Inquire at city hall for zoning details.

• OCP designated ground-oriented residential • Possibility for townhomes and maybe condos • Total combined site exceeds 36,000 sq. ft.

• Excellent investment property with annual income • ALR, A1 zoning • Type 1 soil allows harvesting of many crops • High profile location LOT 1 HWY 99, Ladner

4600-4624 51 Street, Ladner

$6,888,800

$5,238,000

INCREDIBLE CUSTOM BUILT HOME IN THE VILLAGE!

• Over 4,000 sq. ft. luxury residence by Pinnacle Homes • Quiet cul-de-sac location on half acre lot • Stunning interior design with ultra high-end finishings • Incredible private entertainers yard with inground pool & hot tub • 5 bedrooms plus media room, home gym, wine cellar & more • Too much to list, an absolute must see

3 STRATA UNITS FOR SALE IN NEWER TILBURY BUILDING!

• Approx 14,700 sq. ft. of total space - Option to purchase units separately or together • 2013 concrete tilt-up building with warehouse and office space • Prime exposure facing River Road, river & mountain views from all units • 207 - approx 4,000 sq. ft. - $998,800 • 208 - approx 5,200 sq. ft. plus existing pizza business w approx $100k net income - $2,188,800 • 209 - approx 5,500 sq. ft. - $1,398,800 sold

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1078 Pacific Court, Tsawwassen

207, 208, and 209 8291 92 Avenue, Delta

$3,998,800

$3,187,600

HOT OPPORTUNITY AT RIVERS REACH MARINA! • 13,000+ sq. ft. waterfront lot with 30 berth marina business

POTENTIALLY SUBDIVIDABLE 1.5 ACRE PARCEL • RS4 Zoned. Not in ALR

• Livable family home plus detached workshop

• 2 bedroom floathome included

• Potential for two 13,000+ sq. ft. lots with a bonus 1 acre piece

• 1 bedroom main home with loft area

* South Delta’s #1 Real Estate Agent.

(2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)

• Income producing business

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• Just minutes to Ladner Village

• Stunning river and sunset views 3443 W River Road, Ladner

4016 W River Road, Ladner

$2,388,800

$2,198,800

Top 1% of ALL REALTORS® IN GREATER VANCOUVER ONE OF THE FINEST HOMES IN “THE TERRACE” • Highly desirable location in coveted executive in 2009, 2010, 2011 neighbourhood 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016 • Completed renovated to show like new w/stunning Top 5% of all REALTORS® in Greater Vancouver in 2006, 2007, 2008

• Excellent location across the street from the water

• Parking lot for 15 cars

BEAUTIFUL HOME IN FOREST BY THE BAY!

• 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, over 4,000 sq. ft.

• Extensive, contemporary updating throughout • New chef’s kitchen with Miele & Sub Zero appliances

renovations incl high-end gourmet kitchen, hardwood flooring, new windows and roof, exquisite landscaping and so much more!

• Westcoast inspired design offering nearly 5,000 sq. ft. incl finished basement • Large 9,000+ sq. ft. private lot • Way too much to list! A true must see!

• Updated bathrooms and a dream ensuite • Resort style, S facing, private backyard with pool • Nearly 12,000 sq. ft., cul-de-sac lot

33 Woodland Drive, Tsawwassen

608 Sandollar Place, Tsawwassen

$1,998,800

$1,998,800 BEAUTIFUL CUL-DE-SAC HOME!

IMMACULATE LUXURY HOME!

• Nearly 3,100 sq. ft. of living space • 5 bedrooms or 4 plus gamesroom design • Gourmet kitchen w highend appliance package • One of the largest lots in the subdivision • Backs onto South Delta Secondary Greenspace • Private backyard with entertaining and play area • Main floor bdrm w separate entrance, perfect for nanny

W NE TING LIS

• 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, nearly 2700 sq. ft.

• Great room living area with gourmet kitchen

• Main floor master suite with access to hot tub • Outdoor living area perfect for entertaining • Farmland and Northshore Mountain views

5383 Spetifore Crescent, Tsawwassen

5248 Paton Drive, Ladner

$1,538,800

$1,538,800

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STUNNING LUXURY HOME!

• Large 10,000+ sq. ft. corner lot on sought after Dogwood Dr

• 2014 built executive home in prime West Ladner • 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, 2,596 sq. ft.

• High-end finishings throughout incl hardwood floors, hot water on demand, Bosch appliances and more!

• Open concept plan and excellent outdoor entertaining area • Double garage

• Livable split level home with 3 bedrooms • Perfect location to build a dream home • Close to top rated schools and world class shopping 5010 Dogwood Drive, Tsawwassen

4880 55b Street, Ladner

$1,488,800

$1,458,800 STUNNING CONDO AT THE VIEW!

GREAT FAMILY HOME IN “THE VILLAGE”!

W NE TING LIS

• 4 bedroom residence on large 11,250 sq. ft. corner lot • 2,600 sq. ft. plan with living/kitchen down and bedrooms upstairs • Substantially renovated throughout • Stunning gourmet kitchen w industrial chef’s range and oversize fridge • Double garage • Desirable neighbourhood close to parks and schools • Just minutes to many amenities

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• Gourmet Chef’s kitchen with Thermador appliances

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• Private, enclosed 2 car garage

• Steps to shops and restaurants

4784 Wesley Drive, Tsawwassen

103-1212 Hunter Road, Tsawwassen

$1,398,800

$1,298,800

LARGE 4 BEDROOM FAMILY HOME!

LOVELY RANCHER!

• 2,720 sq. ft. home on 7,987 sq. ft. lot

• 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, nearly 1,900 sq. ft.

• Large, 11,000 + sq. ft. lot • Just minutes from schools, parks, and shops • Extensively renovated throughout incl kitchen, bathrooms, flooring & stamped concrete driveway • Two custom high-end outdoor sheds

• Updated throughout with newer kitchen, flooring, paint and bathrooms

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• Excellent plan with 4 bedrooms upstairs • Close to all amenities including schools and parks

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• Move in ready 5295 12th Avenue, Tsawwassen

861 53A Street, Tsawwassen

$1,298,800

$1,198,800

STUNNING RANCHER WITH GORGEOUS UPDATES! • Renovated throughout incl new kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, windows, furnace & so much more!

• 3 bedrooms, 2,100+ sq. ft., 8,593 sq. ft. lot • Quiet, low-traffic street • Double garage and lovely landscaping • Close to schools, parks & amenities • West facing, sunny backyard

BEAUTIFUL FAMILY HOME IN PEBBLE HILL! W NE TING LIS

• Stunning location with 8,000 sq. ft. rectangular lot • 2,500+ sq. ft., 4 bedroom plus den design w/functional layout • Gorgeous landscaping in both front and rear yards • Steps to Pebble Hill Elementary and close to high schools • Double garage w/extra space for workshop

5353 Wildwood, Tsawwassen

5251 4A Avenue, Tsawwassen

$1,198,800

$1,198,800

LOVELY FAMILY HOME ON PRIVATE LOT! W NE TING LIS

• 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, over 1,900 sq. ft.

UPDATED HOME IN THE VILLAGE!

• In law suite with separate entrance

• 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, over 2,700 sq. ft.

• 4 bdrms (3 up, 1 down), 3 baths, over 2,800 sq. ft.

• Open concept kitchen with granite counters

• New kitchen, bathrooms, and flooring

• Master has sundeck access and ensuite with soaker tub

• Large, 9,000 sq. ft. rectangular lot

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• Quiet yet conveniently located

• Large, fully fenced, private lot • Close to shops, restaurants, schools, and more

• Close to schools, shops, recreation, and more

1401 Windsor Crescent, Tsawwassen

4773 Wesley Drive, Tsawwassen

$1,198,800

$1,188,800

CENTRALLY LOCATED FAMILY HOME!

• 6 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, nearly 2,400 sq. ft.

• Renovated kitchen w granite counters & cabinets • New bathrooms and laminate flooring • Single car garage and extra large circular driveway • Private fenced yard and newer sundeck • Lower level suite potential

STEPS AWAY FROM WHITE ROCK BEACH! W NE TING S I L

• 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, over 3,100 sq. ft.

• Greatroom style main floor • Large S facing deck off Master • 1 bedroom & den suite with separate entrance • Close to shops, restaurants, and amenities

5102 11A Avenue, Tsawwassen

15768 Columbia Avenue

$1,150,000

$1,149,900

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LARGE CORNER LOT ON DESIRABLE STREET!

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January 13, 2017 The Delta Optimist A29

* South Delta’s #1 Real Estate Agent.

(2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)

Top 1% of ALL REALTORS® IN GREATER VANCOUVER in 2009, 2010, 2011 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016 Top 5% of all REALTORS® in Greater Vancouver in 2006, 2007, 2008

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

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

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A30 The Delta Optimist January 13, 2017

* South Delta’s #1 Real Estate Agent.

(2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)

Top 1% of ALL REALTORS® IN GREATER VANCOUVER in 2009, 2010, 2011 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016 Top 5% of all REALTORS in Greater Vancouver in 2006, 2007, 2008

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10 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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WONDERFUL HOME OVERLOOKING THE PARK W NE TING LIS

4 BEDROOM HOME ON CORNER LOT

• 4 bedrooms + den, 4 baths, nearly 2,200 sq. ft.

• Beach Grove location on large 7,858 sq. ft. lot • 4 bdrm, 3 bath, 2,600 sq. ft.

• Well cared for by long time owners • Steps to elementary school and golf course • Newer roof • Quiet, family friendly street

• Built in 2009 by Andres Homes • Luxury finishings throughout • Detached double garage • Steps to shops and restaurants 5138 Westminster Lane, Ladner

1654 57A Street, Tsawwassen

$1,098,800

$1,098,800

JUST STEPS TO LADNER VILLAGE!

• 4 bedroom home recently built by Andres Homes • Luxurious finishings throughout

IMPECCABLY MAINTAINED HOME! W NE TING LIS

• Unbeatable location across from Lions Park • Detached 2 car garage • Bonus games/room loft area could be 5th bedroom

• 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2264 sq. ft.

• 10,000+ sq. ft. lot with some ocean & mountain views • Newer windows, furnace, carpets, and bathrooms • Double car garage and RV parking • Large lower level with suite potential • Close to shops, restaurants, and schools

5178 Westminster Lane, Ladner

1111 English Bluff Road, Tsawwassen

$1,088,800

$1,088,800

LOVELY UPDATED FAMILY HOME!

STUNNING RANCHER!

• 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, over 2,300 sq. ft.

• Updated kitchen with granite counters and newer appliances • On demand hot water and new IBC boiler • Updated hardwood and tile flooring • New windows, ext. paint & drainage, gutters, fence, and deck • Desirable cul-de-sac location in Holly area

• Completely updated inside and out, 1,577 sq. ft.

• Shows like new, too many upgrades to list

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• 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double wide garage

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6243 Holly Park Court, Ladner

5330 Aspen Way, Ladner

$1,068,800

$999,900

LARGE 4 BEDROOM CUL-DE-SAC HOME!

LARGE FAMILY HOME WITH VIEWS!

• Nearly 2,800 sq. ft. executive layout

• 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2500 sq. ft.

• 8171 sq. ft., rectangular lot, West facing backyard • Panoramic view over Southlands and Boundary Bay • Minutes to Point Roberts, shopping, top schools, and more

• Desirable Holly location on family-friend street

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• 4 bedrooms plus gamesroom (could be 5th bedroom)

4696 Holly Park Place, Ladner

439 56 Street, Tsawwassen

$998,800

$998,800

LARGE LOT IN BEACH GROVE!

WONDERFUL FAMILY HOME!

• Upgraded roof, hardwood floors, kitchen etc.

• 5 bed, 2 bath, 2,450 sq. ft. home on private, rectangular lot • 3 beds & den up and 2 beds down that could be suited • Interior updates include kitchen, floors, paint, and lighting • Newer fence, deck, and roof • Close to schools, shops, and recreation

1696 58 Street, Tsawwassen

4815 44A Avenue, Ladner

$988,800

$938,800

• Opportunity to separate existing duplex and build a new dream home on 7,838 sq. ft. lot • Current home is an updated, 2 bedroom half duplex with single car garage • Quiet cul-de-sac location close to schools, parks and the beach

NORTH SHORE MOUNTAIN VIEWS! • 5 bdrms, 2 baths, 2,124 sq. ft.

• 2 level home backing onto waterway • Investment potential • Lots of room for the family • 8,600 sq. ft. lot • Minutes to schools and parks 5929 Crescent Drive, Ladner

$929,000

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BRAND NEW HOME!

• 3 bedroom and den, 3 bath • Almost 2,000 sq. ft.

• 2-5-10 yr warranty • Quality workmanship • Generous sized bedrooms • Steps to Ladner Village • On demand hot water • Central vacuum & security system

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4834 48 Avenue, Ladner

$899,900

Call Today for a Free Home Evaluation!

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BEAUTIFUL 3 LEVEL TOWNHOME!

• Nearly 1,700 sq. ft. on one level

• 3 bed, 2.5 bath, nearly 1,600 sq. ft.

• Double garage with brand new door

• Gourmet kitchen with SS appliances and granite counters

• Recent paint and newer roof & furnace

• Fenced patio plus 2 balconies

• Quiet location close to school and park

• Double tandem garage

• Easy access into Vancouver and only minutes to Ladner Village

• Walk to shopping, schools, and more 9-4766 55B Street, Ladner

6355 Holly Park Drive, Ladner

$798,800

$849,900 EXQUISITE 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOME!

4 BEDROOM TOWNHOME!

• Sonnenberg-built Leanders Lane • 1,400+ sq. ft. plan on two levels • 3 large bedrooms and 3 bathrooms • Meticulously maintained throughout • Luxury finishes including high end kitchen with granite counters and stainless upgraded appliances • Double garage, quiet side of complex.

• Desirable Leander’s Lane by Sonnenberg • 3 level design with over 1,700 sq. ft., double garage & 4 bathrooms • Luxury features incl granite counters, SS appliances & crown mouldings • Close to many amenities incl Ladner Village and easy transit access • Well maintained complex with low strata fees

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4-4780 55B Street, Ladner

2-4780 55B Street, Ladner

$699,900

$669,900

RARE 4 BEDROOM TOWNHOME! W NE TING LIS

RANCHER STYLE TOWNHOUSE!

• 1,700 sq. ft. of living space on 3 levels • Updated throughout, just move right in • Double wide garage, tons of storage • Walking distance to town • Well maintained complex • Low strata fees

• 2 bdrm and den with 2 bthrms

• Updated throughout incl new floors, appliances, bathroom & more

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6-5671 Ladner Trunk Road, Ladner

2-6280 48A Avenue, Ladner

$639,900

$639,900

WATERFRONT LIVING!

• 3 bdrm 3 bath 9 years old

GATED COMMUNITY IN DESIRABLE NEIGHBOURHOOD! • 2 bdrm 1 bath 950 sq. ft.

• Engineered, reinforced concrete float

• Cozy rancher in a quiet cul de sac bright and clean

• Private storage container

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• Covered patio • Large single car garage

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20-3871 River Road W, Ladner

5552 Tidewater Bay, Ladner

$599,900

$569,000

SPACIOUS TOWNHOME CLOSE TO AMENITIES! • 3 bdrm 2 bath 1,487 sq. ft.

• Central location • Clean, bright and spacious • 2 storeys • Private fenced yard • Walk to schools, shopping and more

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LADNER VILLAGE TOWNHOME! W NE TING LIS

• 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,175 sq. ft.

• Custom kitchen cabinets • Fresh paint and lighting throughout • Private backyard • Newer windows and roof

• Cozy fireplace

• Steps to Ladner Village

139-5421 10 Avenue, Tsawwassen

4931 River Reach, Ladner

$559,900

$519,900

AFFORDABLE TOWNHOME!

• 2 bedrooms & den, 2 bathrooms, over 1,100 sq. ft.

• Bright end unit with kitchen on main • Nicely updated, laminate flooring • Good sized bedrooms • Close to bus and steps to town

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3 BEDROOM RANCHER IN HOLLY!

fraser elliott

January 13, 2017 The Delta Optimist A31

3 LEVEL TOWNHOME

• 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, nearly 1,600 sq. ft.

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GENERAL EMPLOYMENT

SIMPSON, Robert Edward & SIMPSON, Lena Ann On November 17, 2016, Lena Ann Simpson (nee Styba) passed away, closely followed into the night on December 4, 2016 by Robert Edward Simpson. “Bob” and “Lee” both lived a well-loved, honourable 98 years, and were married 64 years. They were fixtures in the small community of Boundary Bay, South Delta where they retired after many summers of Lee’s open kitchen for all the local beach kids, and Bob swimming with his children and grandchildren.

Lee was a prairie girl, born in Griffin, Saskatchewan into a close railway family of four girls and one brother, all now deceased. After a childhood skating on the ponds and playing in the wheat fields, Lee trained as a nurse in Toronto and became a head surgical nurse during WWII, which affected her deeply. Moving to Lulu Island (Richmond) with her family and working at Shaughnessy hospital brought her within the welcoming eyesight of Dr. Bob. After a courtship involving chicken-scaring motorcycle visits at her mother’s home, and indulging her love of fishing by renting a boat at Sewells to chase salmon, they were married in 1952, and brought Marilee, Robert, and Paul into the world. Lee was an optimistic and pragmatic, fun-loving woman who loved cooking, canning, and chatting with her sisters; curling at the Arbutus club; or teaching her beloved grandson Robbie how to bake her famous apple pies. In midlife, having raised her kids with love and attention, her entrepreneurial spirit drove her to marshal the family’s help in opening “a little teahouse”, which turned into the Hawthornes Restaurant in Point Roberts. Perhaps Mom’s happiest place was holding her fishing rod at the front of a boat. The last to reel in her line as darkness fell - ever the undying optimist.

Robert “Bob” Simpson was born in Vancouver in 1918 at Robson and Bute Street, and lived in the West End, swimming in English Bay and skating on Lost Lagoon.

He was a successful and highly competitive student all his life, obtaining his BSc and MSc at UBC, then following in his father’s steps, his MD at Queens University. He was a Captain in the Army, serving at the very end of the war by escorting wounded soldiers and war brides home from England.

Returning to Vancouver, he worked first at VGH and then spent the rest of his career at Shaughnessy Veterans Hospital where he became head of the Anesthesia Department. He was a ground-breaking educator on CPR, once demonstrating the new technique on daughter Marilee to a large QE theatre crowd. Bob spent his boyhood summers in Point Roberts and was a wonderful swimmer through 90 years of dips in Boundary Bay and multi hour snorkels in Maui. In his late fifties, he became a certified scuba diver. Retiring to their former beach house brought Bob and Lee close to the warm home of daughter Marilee, son-in-law Dirk, and grandkids Nicole and Robbie. Engaging with his beloved grandchildren Nicole, Robbie, Jack, and Lachlan brought new meaning to Bob’s life, and he delighted in spending time with them, swimming with Lachlan, driving Robbie and Nicole around to their events, and taking great pride in Nicole’s choice to follow him into healthcare. Bob’s last great quest was to reach 100, but being with Lee was more important in the end.

A memorial for Bob and Lee will be held Sunday January 22, 2017 from 1 to 4 pm at the Beach Grove Golf Club, 5946 12th Ave in Tsawwassen.

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Please email resumes to: eagleviewfarms@ hotmail.com Eagle View Farms Ltd. 4130 - 88th Street Delta, BC V4K 3N3

Looking for: F/T perm.

Class 2 Long Haul Driver ($23.50/hr). Must have 2yrs exp & clean abstract.

Able to communicate in English. Please fax your resumes to 778-650-0504 or email to

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PART TIME PERSONNEL

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DOMESTIC HELP WANTED House Cleaner/Caregiver We need someone to take care of our home in Tsawwassen and assist us with a few physical challenges.

Semi-mobile elderly couple would like an experienced, physically fit assistant for household care and a some personal care giving.

Duties will include cleaning, laundry, light food preparation and eating assistance at breakfast.

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is now accepting applications for Seasonal Farm Labourers. 25 positions avail. Wage rate $10.85/hr. Approx. 50 hrs/wk. Approx. start date March 1, 2017. Duties include: planting, cultivating, weeding, harvesting, picking crops, general farm work, pruning.

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January 13, 2017 GARAGE SALES

RENTALS

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Ladner ESTATE SALE 4955 River Rd, Buzzer 36 Sat-Sun, 10AM-4PM Well-built older furniture, household items.

All proceeds going to Delta Hospital & Delta KinVillage.

APARTMENTS/ CONDOS FOR RENT

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3 BR 2 Bath, 2200 sq ft, home on acreage in Delta is available immediately. Open layout. Great room concept.

Fireplace, stainless steel appliances, gorgeous view of North Shore mountains. Lots of parking. $1850 includes lawn care service. ns.

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TSAW 2 br, 2 bath, 3rd floor, w/d, nr ammens, incl heat, f/p, no pets, no bbq, $1950 Avail immediately.

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SUITES FOR RENT Beautiful Large 1bdr Suite own entrance. Lovely ocean view and fully furnished With gas fire place and all hardwood floor. n/s Suites 1 person. available Feb 1 $1,500 inclusive 604.789.4033 TSAW 1 Bdr legal suite, Priv Entr, insuite W/D, heat/elec/wifi/cable incl, quiet household, ns/np, $1100/mon. 604-809-5125 Tsawwassen 2 Bdrm Condo For Rent Available Feb 1st!

2bdr, 1.5 bathrooms, in-suite laundry, gas fireplace, garden area, underground parking.

Cat or small dog permitted. $1,700/month Call 604.943.2569

Tsawwassen Brand new retail/commercial space at Northgate 550 to 1670 sq. ft. .

Windsor Woods 1,057 sq. ft.

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