Delta Optimist April 3, 2025 by Delta Optimist

Rivergrouphopesforbalanceforboats,nature

Deltasociety trying to keep channelsfrom siltingup

PHIL MELNYCHUK

pmelnychuk@delta-optimist com

A solution to sediment cloggingup secondary channelsoftheFraser River may beagrainof sand closer,following a wide-rangingmeeting at theLadner Yacht Club.

It may be possible to keepthe riverhealthy and maintain navigation byinvolvingall interestgroups, said Simon Everatt, with the SouthFraser River Enhancement Society.

“A significant step,” wastaken towards keepingthose channels clear followingthe March 18meeting withthe mayor, Tsawwas Musqueam Firs

leadersand Water, Land and Resource Stewardship Minister Randene Neill.

Thegroupnoted a Ducks Unlimited project where sedimentdredged fromthe river was re-used to restore habitatand provideflood protection.

“This approach presentsanopportunityfor theprovincial government to maintain safe waterways,while simultaneously safeguardingcoastal communitiesfrom rising sealevelsand storm surgesthatthreatenareas such as Sturgeon Bank,” Everatt saidinanews release.

Headdedthat materialthat can be dredged fromtheLadner channel isheavy siltwhichis good for habitat rehabilitation.

“The re-useofthe sedimentisthe way to go,”he said.

Thegroup says adedicateddredgingprogramis

FirstNations,cityandprovincialpoliticiansmeton the Fraser River, recently.

nelsflowingproperly so they can beused by boats.

Adredging channel doesn’t requirethewhole widthofthe river, just a channel about15metres

Efforts to keep water flowing inthe main channeloftheFraser have reducedflowinthe secondary channels,increasing sedimentation,the dredgingeffortin2023, these channels have been largelyneglected since 2015,”the release said.

He saidthegroupis “hopeful”that getting inputfromallinterest groups canlead toa sus-

tainable solution. “I think we’re getting somewhere In the past, ourletters to theministry had just been ignored. Now, we seem to be havingabitmore back andforth withthem… I’m hopeful. We’ll see, I guess.”

The South Fraser River Enhancement Society has askedforanexemption for Delta to theprovince’s moratoriumonissuing long-term water-lotleases forfloatinghomes.

Delta hasthe largest concentrationoffloat homesin B C , with148 homesontheLadner Harbour Channel.

Everatt saidtheCity of Delta regulatesfloat homes,whichareconnected tocity water and sewer services,orwhich have tertiary sewage treatment systems.

Floathome owners pay taxesontheir waterlots andtheirfloat homes, along withleasefees and utilities.

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Newtunnelnotapriorityforprovince:Kruger

City councillor saysoverpass ispart of Fraser River Tunnel

PHILMELNYCHUK

pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

The Ministryof Transportationand Transit said twice recently,that a River Road overpass across Hwy.99isnot part oftheFraser River TunnelProject.

Cityof Delta Coun. DylanKrugerdisagrees.

“Thisis absolutely a provincialproject. There isno waythis has ever been,or ever will be, a municipalproject,” Kruger said.

“This wasapromise that was made to the peopleof Delta,” and was part oftheoriginal 10-lanebridge, cancelled by theNDPinfavourof aneight-lane tunnel.

The River Road overpass wasincludedinthe early drawingsforthe

tunnelthen“magically” disappeared,Kruger said.

The overpass would allowmotorists to exit Ladnernorthbound andconnecton to 60th Avenue,then Hwy.17A.

Now to saythat it’s suddenlya municipal projectis“totallyfalse,”

Kruger said.

He pointed outthat the newFraser River Tunnel isnotmentionedinthe current mandateletter fromthepremier to current transportationminister Mike Farnworth.

“It’s very clearthat this hasnot beenapriority for the government,”Kruger said. “Somebodyneeds to answeralotofquestions thathavecomeup.”

Thelong-simmering issue was reheated after departing MP Carla Qualtrough recently said thefederal government offered,“hundredsof millions”ofdollarsfor theFraser River Tunnel Project. Shedidn’tdisclosetheamount.

Kruger saidtheprovincial government

should have accepted the money, putit towards the overpass, thenask for more later.

Theministry said March27,that the financeministerand premier have previously askedOttawa to payup to halfthe$4.15-billion cost forthe tunnelproject, anddid so as early as March2021.

Theministrynoted

thefederal government is paying40 percentof a subway in Torontoand about30 percentofthe Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension.

The tunnelproject seems stalled becausethe provinceisblamingthe federal governmentfor nothelpingfundthe project, he said.

“I just …thinkit’s a convenientexcuse forthe

province to breaktheir promise to the peopleof Delta,” Kruger said.

Theministrythough saidno such offer ofhelp hascomefromOttawa.

It saidthe awarding of governmentfunding isaformalprocessthat requires approvals at all levels. “Noformaloffer, writtenor verbal, was presented to theProvince of B.C. for acontribution

to theFraser River Tunnel Project,”thetransportationministry saidin a March27 statement.

“As we’vepreviously responded,a River Road crossing is notinthe scopeoftheFraser River TunnelProject.”

However, the southboundexitfrom Hwy.99 on to River Road toward Ladner will be maintained,andan overpass could be added later, the ministry has said.

Ian Paton, ConservativeMLAfor Delta South, saidthe provincenotaccepting themoneyoffered by Ottawa was“inexcusable,” warningthat withouta secondexit, “Delta residents willcontinue to face massivetrafficcongestionandemergency responsedelays.

“Rejectingfederal fundingandfailing to includea River Road overpassisacomplete failureofleadership. The province must actnow and getthisproject right,” Paton said.

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Conceptualcityimageshows proposed River Road overpassat Hwy. 99.

PointRobertsbusiness‘completely destroyed’byU.S.tradewar,forcedtoclose

ALANNAKELLY

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A businessoperating formorethan24 years in Point Roberts has announcedit’s closing permanently.

Just amerefew hundred feet away fromthe

Canada-U.S. borderis

Point to Point Parcel on McKenzie Way. The business hasfaced many hurdlesin recent years, but withthe “government changes” andtariffs,it cannolongeroperate.

Co-ownerand general manager Beth Calder

said businessisdown roughly75 percent.

“Thisnew government stuff startedtakingaffect andit hascompletely destroyed our business,” she said.

Point to Point Parcel ismostly family-run withher son,nieceand

acommunity member —allof themaredual citizens.

“It’sa hard thing, when you work yourassoffand somebody else gets to choose if your business is going to surviveornot. That’sa hard pill to swallow,”she said.

Their last day will be April19.

Calder’s only wishis that peoplecontinue to support Point Roberts by choosing oneoftheother parcel servicesin town, whichare runmostly out of gas stations.

Heruncle,Brian Calder, has spoken out recently about Point Roberts supporting Canada with bumper stickers.

“Thereareno winners oneither side,andit’s an emotionalbreakin our trust, in ourfriendship and beingalliesfor200 years,”he said.

“I don’tlikethe bullyingandthe nasty sideof what’s been goingonfor the last month or so,” she saidin regard to remarks made by U.S. President DonaldTrump towards Canada.

Afew weeks ago, a customer cameinto Point to Point Parceland told Calderthey wouldn’t be back forfour years.

During COVID-19, Point to Point Parcel stayed afloatand found thebiggest challenge wasfindingemployees. Peopleduringthe pandemic were stilldoing onlineshoppingandthe store woulddo mailforwardingduringthenonessentialtravel border closure.

She remembers telling them, “Unfortunately,if that’s the waythingsare going, wewon’t be here infour years.”

At itsorigin,the business startedasa paper and pencompany with aminimal numberof packagescomingin. That grew to a loyal customer base formorethan20 years.

“Thisisdifferent. Peopleare choosing not to cross the border andthat’s whereit really hurts,” Calder said.“We can’t survive. Our business solelyis100 per cent supported by our Canadian customers.”

She’s been watching and keepingtrackof thedeclinemonth over month. During thefirst 10 days of March, they recorded1,000 packages fewerthan last year.

“Peopleare very unhappy,andIdon’t blamethem,” she said.

“We have customersall overthe world,”she said. “I really want to tryand getthe word out everywhere.”

It’s important to her that peoplearenot caughtoff guard by the closure.

“I’mgratefulforthe customers we’ve had,” she said. “I always tell our customersthat I feel we have the best and mostamazing customers. I cherishthefriendships and relationships I’ve gotten overthe years.”

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Pointto Point Parcelhasbeenastapleinthe Point Roberts community for over twodecades.

TradewarhitsCanada-reliantPointRobertsstores

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Business in Vancouver

Trade tensionsand increasingly expensive imported construction materialscoulddrive some Point Roberts businesses outof B.C. market.

“Ibelieve what we’ll dois we’ll change our buying, and we’ll just purchase outofthe United States,” said Michelle Schwalback onthe possibilityof long-lastinglevieson Canadianlumber.

The general manager of Nielson’s Building Center LLC, a hardware storein Point Roberts, says there’s beenadrop indemandforconstruction materialsamid tariffs. However, she said this wasmostly basedon thepriceofthe Canadian dollar.

“Ofcourse,thetariffs have now madeitmore difficultandmore challenging—morecostly,” said Schwalback.

Althoughher hardware store sourcesmost ofits materials by land fromthe U.S.,she said itdoes sourcelumber, graveland soilfrom Canada.

On March3,the U.S. Departmentof Commerceannounced 20-per-centpreliminary anti-dumpingduties on Canadian softwood lumber—dutiesthat won’t becomefinaluntil August Canadian softwood lumberproducers alreadypay dutiesof14.4 percent, on average.

Additional25-per-cent tariffsonabroad range of Canadianimports will also apply to lumber.

Despitepriceincreases, Schwalback saidher hardware storepre-purchased alotoflumber aheadofthetariffstaking

effect,givingthemthe ability to holdtheir sellingpricethroughoutthe upcoming busy summer months.

“Just becauseofthe dollar,alotof builders here were taking advantage ofthat and buying alotoflumber outof Canada,” she said.

DecliningB.C. visits hurt Point Robertsbusinesses

Buildingcontractors and handymencould be particularly affected by higher materialcosts andlowerdemand, said Wayne Lyle,whoadded that a lack of B.C. visitors is hurting business overallin Point Roberts.

“The current political situationis darn right scaryfor our businesses there,” said Lyle,presidentofthe Point Roberts Chamberof Commerce.

“Ninety percentof our businessis Canadian.”

He says 1,100 people live at the pene-enclave fulltime,whichishome to many dual-citizenship holderslikehim.

Around70 percent of the landandhomesin Point Robertsare owned by peoplefromBritish Columbia, said Lyle,who estimatesthat 90 per centofthe boats at the marina arealso owned by Canadians.

“I doubtthere’s anotherplace,anywhereinAmerica, that ismore Canadian than Point Roberts,”he said. However, it seems that trade tensions have stoppedBritish Columbiansfromcrossingthe border.

“Businessesaredown atleast50 percent over last February, March,” said Lyle. “ThePier Restaurant on Sunday broughtin$50.”

Alsoon March9,a Point Roberts souvenir

shopknown forits rubberduck museum made only$4ingross sales.

“Thisis because people arenot crossing the border,” he said.“We’ve only1,100 residents, so it’s reallyimportant, especiallyfor weekends, for Canadians coming down to spenda couple nightsintheircottage

to supportthose businesses.”

The close bond between Point Roberts and B.C. doesn’t end there, asallof Point Roberts’ waterand electricitycomesfrom Vancouver, says Lyle,addingthat thereisafearthat thosecostscould go up.

In retaliation to tar-

iffs,Premier David Eby announced March10 legislationplansthat he says wouldallowthe province to levyduties on U.S. trucks travelling throughtheprovince to Alaska.

Lyle saidhe’s hopeful this won’t apply to trucks bringinggroceriesand building materials to

Point Roberts.

“We’re hopefulthat peoplefrom B.C. will not just boycottanything American,and still support ourtinylittle town that’s so entwined with them,” he said. “Ourlittle town needs Canada. Withfilesfrom Nelson Bennett and the Canadian Press

Candidate raninlast B.C. election

PHILMELNYCHUK

pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

A candidatewho ran fortheNDPin South

Deltain October’sprovincialelectionisnowinthe federal race.

The partycontacted Jason McCormick recently asking ifhe’d want to runinthe ridingof Delta forthe April28election.

McCormick saidhe would,iftheycouldfind nooneelse.

They couldn’t, so McCormick was named NDP candidatea week ago.

He’ll be running against Jessy Sahota, withthe Conservatives, Jill McKnight, withthe

Liberalsand Natasa Sirotic, withthe People’s Partyof Canada.

“It’s going to givethe peopleanoption, at least three (four)options to go for,” he saidinaninterview withthe Optimist on Friday, March28.

Ifhe makesthe same gainsin supportashedid last election,the campaignin Deltacould be closerthanexpected.

His goalis to make it a three-way raceand,“let seewhere the chipsfall.”

“We’ll seeif we can surprise people, just like we didintheprovincial election,”he said.

In last Oct. 19’selection, McCormick, a TransLink busdriver, said he started withalow percentageofthe vote and raised that to just under 45 percentonelection day.

Ian Paton, withthe

BC Conservatives, won Delta South.After being throughone campaign, McCormick haslearned,

“that you need money.

“You need money and youneed timeand I have been givenneither

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ofthose.” Whilehe’s got the party’s approvalhe now has to make sure he gets paperworkfiled with Elections Canada so he becomesanofficial candidate.

The Elections Canada deadlinefornominations is April7.

Asof April1,only Sahota beenofficially confirmed by Elections Canada.

McCormickconsidersthe economythe mainissue, in particular the Liberals’ approach ofdrivingGDPgrowth throughhighimmigration.

“Peoplearequite upset withthe governing Liberalsandtheirfailed economic policy.”

He saidthe Liberals devaluedthedollar which may have led to Americantariffs.

“Allthesefailed poli-

ciesfromthe government iswhy we’reinthis state,” he said.

“Weneed to get our economichouseinorder in Canada and we need tochange ourfocusfrom, thefailedimmigration policy to drive economics, to one ...whereall we’re going to focuson now,is catchingup.

“Because we’re so far behindin everything fromdoctors to construction…and work towards building our own strong economy.”

He said withthefederalNDPlowinthe polls, “it’s going to be a real challenge fortheNDP to make gains.”

Theonly good thing that camefromthe last minority Parliament was theNDP-ledpharmacare planandthe Canadian Dental Care Plan,he said.

BarnsideHarvest FestivalLineupBringsIncredibleEnergy,Fun &Nostalgia to Delta

Asthelargestthree-dayoutdoormusic festivalinthe region,Barnside Harvest Festivalhasbecome acornerstonecelebration forDelta, drawing tensofthousands to Paterson ParkeachSeptember.In 2025,the festivalcontinuesitsmission to deliver atrulyunforgettable liveexperiencethatblendsgenres,generations,andstyles to offer something forevery musiclover.Whether you’re coming foryour favouritebandordiscovering yournewone,we guaranteethese performanceswillblowyouaway.

Festivalproducers JohnDonnellyand KenMalenstyn,longtimefigures intheCanadian musicscene,havecurated alineupof40incredible artistsanchored by threepowerhouseheadlinerswhoselive showsare nothingshortofelectrifying.

WalkofftheEarth bringtheirwildlyinventivestagepresence,tight harmonies,and multi-instrumentalmasteryto the festivalonFriday,

September12.Initiallyknown fortransformingcoversintooriginal experiencesandbringinghigh-conceptcreativity to everyshowand video,thisbanddoesn’tjustplaymusic —theyreimagineitlive.

Arkells,oneofCanada’smostbelovedandhigh-energy rock bands, headlineSaturdaynightwith astadium-readyperformancestylethat turnscrowdsintochoirsandparksintodance floors.Withcountless JUNO Awardsand areputation forconnectingdeeplywith fans,Arkells guarantee afeel-good,sing-at-the-top-of-your-lungskindofnight. TheDeadSouth roundoutthe weekendwiththeirsignaturebrandof high-octanebluegrass-meets-punkattitude.Banjoriffs,blisteringmandolin solos,andthree-partharmoniescreateagritty,unforgettableliveshow that’smadethemglobal favourites.PairedwithAmericanaicon Shakey Graves,Sundayisset to closeon asoaring,soulfulhighnote. Andthat’sjusttheheadliners.

Fridaynight kicksoffwiththeinfectiousgroovesof BedouinSoundclash theindie-rockswaggerof SaidThe Whale,andcrowdfavouriteslike TheBoomBooms,BlondeDiamond,Fionn, and RoyalOak

Saturday keepsthemomentumwiththe rawstorytellingofbreakout star RubyWaters,classicCanadian rock from Streetheart and TheNorthernPikes, andthesoul-grittystylingsoflocalJUNO-winning blues/rootsduo BlueMoonMarquee –abandwith agreatLadner connection!

Sunday bringsbackfestival favourites JesseRoper,alongwithcountry artists Tony Stevens and MarkLedlin, andtheenchanting voiceof MadisynGifford

“Icanhonestlysayit’sbeenincredible to watchthis festivalgrow intosomethingsospecial forourcommunityandbeyond,”saysKen Malenstyn,BarnsideBrewingCo.General Manager.“It’salineup we’re deeplyproudof —notjustthenames youknow, buttheones you’llbe talkingaboutafterthe weekendis over.”

John Donnellyadds“Digdeeperintothebilland you’ll findsomeof

themost excitingemergingactsinthecountry, including Shred Kelly, Fionn,BrassCamel,Chase theBear,Garret T.Willie,and TheHeels Thefestival features agenre-spanningmixofartiststhatpromise unexpectedmomentsandunforgettablesets.”

TheSouthlands PawPalsPicnic returnsonSundayfor adog-friendly dayinthepark,alongside afull FamilyZone (withkids10& under free), over 15 foodtrucks,CharityBBQ,and hugebarspouringcold

Barnsidebeerplusotherlocalcraftbeverages.The ArtisanMarket will feature100+localcrafters,creators,andmakers.

BarnsideHarvest Festivalhasbecomemorethanjust amusic festival. It’sacelebrationofcommunity,creativity,andthepoweroflive performance.Get atasteofthe music by checkingouttheofficial Spotifyplaylist.

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JasonMcCormickwillbetheNDP candidatein Delta forthe federalelection.

TheBarnsideHarvest Festivalbringsthreedays oflivemusic,local talent and communityspirittoDelta everySeptember.Photo viaBarnsideHarvest Festival

The2025BarnsideHarvest Festivalwill featureadynamicmixof rock,popand countryartists,with over40bandsand100 vendors,offering amemorable experienceandshowcasingCanada’sbest talent.PhotoviaBarnsideHarvest Festival

Concreterepairssetfor BoundaryBayAirport

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

TheCityof Delta has issued a request forbids forcontractors to undertake apron rehabilitation and guidance marking upgrades at Boundary Bay Airport.

According to the requestforbids,the airport apronsarecomposedof bothconcrete panelsandasphaltareas butcracking on severalconcrete slabs has caused some chipping andnew markingsare needed to ensurethe safetyofmedium sized aircraft.

Concerns had been raised duringmeetings withflight schoolsand other tenants regarding

potentialforeign object damage.

Theproject will rehabilitate areason Apron1, 2and3that have recently experiencedcracking and spallingas wellas update the guidanceand safety markingsfor each ofthe apronareas, the citynotes.

Thecontractoris to remove damagedconcrete panels,excavate and repairany softareas and replace withnew concrete panels.

Theprojectisdesigned to complement the recentlycompleted Runway 25improvements whichinclude provisionofadualtaxiway,improved drainage, runway lightingand extensionofthe runway,

thecityalso notes.

Theprojectis to be completed on apron areasonlyand will nottakeplaceon any controlled surfaces, so runwaysandtaxiways will remainoperational during repair works, the citynotes,adding some aprontaxiway routes will be adjusted and marked accordingly to accommodate construction.

Alpha Aviation Inc. operatestheairport undera long-term lease agreement withtheCity of Delta.

Thefinal selectionof theconstructionfirm will be made by Alpha Aviationthrougha secondary tenderingprocess.

Deltacouncil last monthendorsedAlpha Aviationproceeding with agrant applicationfor fundingthroughthe BC Air AccessProgramfor its Apron Rehabilitation and Guidance Marking Project at Boundary Bay Airport.

Last December,

the BC Ministryof Transportationand Transitannounced that it will be accepting grant applicationsforits 2025/26programin early 2025.

Theprogram supports infrastructureimprovementsforsmalland regionalairportsacross

theprovince. Sincethe launch of theprogramin 2015, Delta has received three grantsforthe Boundary Bay Airport, but last year, Alpha’s Aviation’s applicationfora$2.7million grant to funda runway extensionproject was turneddown.

Alpha AviationoperatestheairportonbehalfoftheCityof Delta,which owns the facility.

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OPINION

It’syourvote

TEditor’s

IAN JACQUES

hefederalelection campaign isin full swing.

Voters will go to the pollson Election Day,on Monday, April28. Here in Delta, so far, we have four candidates– Jessy Sahotafor the Conservatives, Jill McKnight for the Liberals, Jason McCormickfortheNDPand Natasa Sirotic, representingthe People’s Partyof Canada.

Forthefirst timeinmore than10 years, Delta will seeanew Memberof Parliament, asformer LiberalMP Carla Qualtrough has retired.

Change is good andit’s refreshing to see somenewfaces,newplatformsandnew ideasin our ridingthiselection.

Allelectionsare important, but thisfederal electionisquite possibly themostimportant in ourcountry’shistory.

With wide-spread economicuncertainty anda U.S. president who seemingly,is changingthe rules everyminutewhenit comes to tariffs, and putting our national security and sovereigntyonblast, now more than ever, we are responsiblefor choosing the candidateandthe party we thinkis best suited to leadus.

Thisis your vote – your responsibility to getinvolved,learn aboutthe candidatesand make aninformeddecisiononwhat you want to see.

Don’t be influenced by communityleaders andtheirendorsementsortheendorsements ofunionsorlobby groups.

Allofthisis pointlessandmeaninglessas faras I’mconcerned.

Theonly vote that matters is your vote –your personal choicein choosing the next directionfor ourcommunity and ourcountry.

The Optimist will be covering all the candidates,presentingtheirplatforms and ideas. Anall-candidatesforumis beingorganized for laterin April by the Delta Chamberof Commerce to allowcitizens to learnmore. Getinvolved and make your choice. Remember, it’s your vote.

Delta’s Gameof Zones

With many seriousand oftenheated topicsinthe community, Ithought I’dtakeamoment to have alittlefun. Thisisn’t meant to be takenliterally, it’s just aplayfulcomparison,writtenin good humour and withfull appreciation for Delta’s passionate spirit.

Theother day,afriend casually remarked, “Delta is basicallythe Game of Thrones of Metro Vancouver.”

At first,I laughed. But then, like a plot twistinthe series,I realized hemight be onto something.

Let’s start withtheobvious: the Northvs. South divide.

In Delta,“the North” refers to North Delta,and “the South”encompasses Ladnerand Tsawwassen. Whilenotquite Kings Landingor Winterfell, the geographicalandcommunitycontrastis very real. Residents championtheir communities withpride, often jokingly (but sometimesnot)likethey’re sworn defendersofthe Night’s Watch.

Community Comment

Andthenthere’sthe battlefortheIron Throne No, we’renottalking about swordsanddragons— but power, politics, andinfluence? Definitely.From political races to heated debates overdevelopment, infrastructure, andfarmland preservation,local politics canfeelmorelikea chess matchamonghousesthan a suburban municipality. Eacharea hasits champions, alliancesshiftfasterthan the tidein Boundary Bay, and many ofthefiercest battles play outinthecomment sectionsoflocal Facebook groups.

Let’snotforgetthe walls

Nottheicy kind, butthe real and symbolic barriersthat

shapelifein Delta.

There’sthe George Massey Tunnel, our gateway to and fromthe southern realm— often ascongested and unpredictableasany Game of Thrones battle scene.

Andin North Delta,the border with Surrey actslike a boundary between kingdoms,whereidentitiesshift andloyaltiesblurdepending onwhich sideof120th Street you’reon.

Addinthelongstanding perceptionsthat divide North, South,and even Southofthe South(yes, we see you, Point Roberts),and you’ve gota mapthat rivals Westerosincomplexity. And yet, beneaththe cheeky comparisonlies somethingdeeper, peoplein Delta care. Fiercely. Whether it’s aboutpreservinggreen space,improvingtransit,or celebratingdiversity,they fightfortheircommunities withheartandpride.

So maybe Deltaislike Game of Thrones —minus the backstabbing(mostly), plusalotmoredog-walkers, coffeeshops,andcivicpride. Wintermightnot be coming, but budget seasonis alwaysaroundthecorner!

WARREN DEAN FLANDEZ

Let’sdowhat’sbestforDelta

Editor:

Whilethefocus seems to have beenon theheightoftheproposeddevelopmentin Tsawwassen,Ithinkthe focusshould be ourcity’s autonomy.

We need to recall,itis not ourelected officials in Deltawhoarefocusing onincreasing ourdensity. It istheprovincial government. Their own mandate hasforcedus to eitheract for ourselves,or have it doneforus.

Ourcityplanners understand ourcom-

munity,most ofthemlive hereas well.

If we turndown this opportunityfordensity catchup, we risk a provincial government-driven approvalprocess.

The towers willnot go away. They could stay in theheartof Tsawwassen ortheycould be built elsewhere.

DoestheNDP government care aboutwhat a historic right-of-centre ridingthinks?

We need to look at what we have We have a localwhotakespridein what andhowhe builds.

Look at how wellthe Southlands has been built,how respectful the buildprocess was, and stillis, to ourcommunity.

So Iask Delta council when making a decision that youcould maybe ask foracompromiseon a few storeysand maybe get Mr Hodgins to provide spacefora muchneeded community health space.

Ihopethat council has thefortitude to dowhat is best for ourcommunity asawholeandproceed withthisproject.

Bruce Fougner

So, howmany storeysare OK?

Editor:

Re: Younger generation shutout (Letters, Optimist, March27)

Iwholeheartedly agree with Jake Delonge. Asa parent and baby boomer child,I have watched as twoof our children have moved from Tsawwassen, to areas outsidethe Lower Mainland wheretheycould buyahouseorcondo.

I totally agree withthe word selfishin relation to thefolkswhothink Tsawwassenshould have the gates

locked on56th Streetandpreserved, asif we have no responsibility to the Lower Mainland’s population growth andshould be spared fromthe possibility ofa building abovefour storeys.

So,what does “Growth yes, towers no”mean? What amount of storeysin a building would be acceptable?

I guaranteethat youradult children will have adifferent optionthan you, whentheyareinthehousing market!

Kevin McDonald

Letterhitthenailonthehead

Editor:

The March27 Optimist letterfrom Jake Delonge was wellwrittenandhit the nailonthehead.

Iama senior,ifthat matters,andI have thoughtfor yearsthat

56th Streetis outdated andunattractive. I agree theproposed towers wouldhelp to breathe newlifeandenergy into thedowntown core. Analternative to bulldozing single-family

homesand puttingup two, single-familyhomes isneeded.Ialsothink that thetrafficissueis a redherring andmeasures can redistributetrafficifit becomesanissue.

George Stewart

We can’t keepup to immigration

Editor:

Itakeexception to the order,orisit law,forcing us to increase housing.

Firstly, we cannever keepup to the numbers of peoplethe governmentisallowing in.

Every year,onemillionplus,offoreign students, temporary workers andothers are straining ourhousing and services.

Unlessthis main problemisaddressed,

•10am

or more

itisalosing battle. Our local government must push back andnotcomply withtheprovincial edict.

What would happenif we justsayno?

Shelley Bevandick

Whatdoesyour tax return reveal?

Jeffrey

Greenfeld,CFP®,RIS,EPC

Senior

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Cityeyeingnewbikepumptrack

Thelayout is to include a staging area that wouldhave woodenbenchesandinformation kiosks

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

TheCityof Delta has issued a requestfor bidsforadesign team to developconcept designsand participate ina publicengagement processforanewbike pump trackin Ladner’s Kensington Park.

The successfulproponentis to gatherand presenttrackideas,liaise withbikeusergroups, develop twoconcept designoptions with supporting materials, as well as participatein public engagement sessions forthenewtrackinthe 6400-block of Holly Park Drive.

Thenewtrack would replacethe currentbike trackdown the road at Holly Park in EastLadner. A landexchange that was part ofanadjoining townhousedevelopment resulted in a modified Holly Park boundaryin 2024,impactingtheexistingtrack.

Thecityinits request forbidsnotes, “Thisis a designandengagement assignment. Should the project receive approval to proceed,thecity will subsequentlyinvitecompetitivebidsfromdesignbuild teams to develop detaileddesignsand constructthetrack.”

Thecityalsonotesthat thenewbiketrackshould

be at leastas bigasand contain similarfeatures to the existingtrack.

“The goalis to create a pump trackfacilityin Kensington Park that will have something for allbikeusers: fromthe smallestinexperienced biker to the most experienceduser. Thenew bike park hasaproposed area of roughly4,500 m2inarea Thedesign should matchorenhance theexistingfacility’sfeaturesand willundergo a thorough publicengagementprocess to ensure thecommunity’sinput isincorporated,” the city explains.

Thecityalsonotesitis notasking that the new facilityexactly replicate theexistingfacilityin layoutandorientation, butthat it be safeand interestingforusersofall levelsandprovidea similarexperience to that of theexistingfacility.

Parking will be providedthrough theexisting parkinglotoff Holly Drive.

Thenewfacilityis to have each minicircuitfor adifferent skilllevel. The beginner sectionshould be largeenough to accommodate at least a

smallgroupofusers with enough room to make it comfortable to maneuver and to monitor. Thefacility would have alearning skillsarea, intermediate trackand advancedtrack largerand longerforexperienced users, featuring “allofthe latest,most challenging jumpsandfeaturesfor theadvancedbiker.”

Due to thelocation withina BC Hydro rightof-way,thecityalready provided BC Hydro with preliminarydesigninformation regarding maximumheightsfornew trackdesignfeatures.

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Thecityspecifiesthatthenewtrackshouldhave safe zones forinexperienced novice riders sothattheyare outofthe wayfrom more experiencedriders.

COUNCILCONSIDERATIONOFBYLAWS–APRIL14,2025

NoticeisherebygiventhatDeltaCityCouncilwillconsidergivingfirst,second,andthirdreadingstothebylawsreferencedbelowatitsRegularMeetingat 5:00p.m.onMonday,April14,2025attheNorthDeltaCentrefortheArts,Theatre,1142584Avenue,Delta,BC.

FileNo.LU009758(BylawNo.8482)

Location:48526Avenue

Applicant:JasleenKaur

Proposal: Applicationforrezoningtopermitatwo-lotsmallscaleresidentialsubdivision.ThisapplicationisconsistentwithDelta’s OfficialCommunityPlan.

DeltaZoningBylawNo.7600,2017-AmendmentBylawNo.8482

Torezonethe subjectpropertyfromSingleDetachedResidential1 (RS1)toSingleDetachedResidential 6(RS6)inorder to allow subdivisionofthepropertyintotwosmallscaleresidentiallots.

StaffContact:HayleyBurns,Planner,604-946-3332

FileNo.LU009682(BylawNo.8486)

Location:50971AAvenue

Applicant:DaveBrar,GoldlaneHomesLtd.

Proposal: Applicationforrezoningtopermitatwo-lotsmallscaleresidential subdivision. Thisapplication is consistent withDelta’s OfficialCommunityPlan.

DeltaZoningBylawNo.7600,2017-AmendmentBylawNo.8486

Torezone thesubject propertyfrom Single Detached Residential1 (RS1)toSingleDetachedResidential 6(RS6) in ordertoallow subdivisionofthepropertyintotwosmallscaleresidentiallots.

StaffContact:HayleyBurns,Planner,604-946-3332

FileNo.LU009728(BylawNo.8488)

Location:8440BrookeRoad

Applicant:ParveenDhaliwal

Proposal: Application forrezoningtopermitatwo-lotsmall scaleresidentialsubdivision. Thisapplication isconsistent with Delta’s OfficialCommunityPlan.

DeltaZoningBylawNo.7600,2017-AmendmentBylawNo.8488

Torezone thesubject propertyfrom Single Detached Residential1 (RS1)toSingleDetachedResidential 6(RS6) in ordertoallow subdivisionofthepropertyintotwosmallscaleresidentiallots.

StaffContact:HayleyBurns,Planner,604-946-3332

FORMOREINFORMATIONREGARDINGTHEPROPOSALS

Materialsrelatedtotheproposalssuchastheproposedbylaws,detailedmapsandotherinformationmaybeinspectedatDeltaCityHall,4500ClarenceTaylorCrescent,Delta,BC,MondaytoFriday,excluding statutoryholidaysfrom9:00a.m.to4:00p.m.fromThursday,April3,2025toMonday,April14,2025. Ifyouhaveageneralinquiryregardingtheproposalorifyouwouldlikeassistancetoinspectanyrelevantdocumentation,pleasecontacttheDevelopmentDepartmentbyemailatdevelopment@delta.caorby phoneat604-946-3380.

Correspondencereceivedupto10:00a.m.onFriday,April11,2025willbeincludedintheAgendapackage.Allcorrespondencemustincludeyournameandfulladdressandwillformpartofthepublicrecord fortheproposalandbepublishedontheCity’swebsite.

�� Email: mayor-council@delta.ca OR �� Writeto: MayorandCouncil,CityofDelta 4500ClarenceTaylorCrescent Delta,BCV4K3E2

COUNCILCONSIDERATIONOFBYLAWS–APRIL14,2025

FileNo.LU009686(BylawNos.8483and8484)

Location:5737LadnerTrunkRoadandPortionof57AStreettobeClosed Applicant:1341213B.C.Ltd.

StaffContact:DeepinderDhaliwal–Planner,604-946-3395

Proposal: ApplicationforRezoning,RoadClosure andCancellationand Dispositionofclosedroadarea, Development VariancePermitandDevelopmentPermitin orderto consolidatethesubjectpropertyanda431.5m2portionofroadtoconstructasix-storey78-unitmarketrentalapartmentbuilding.ThisapplicationisconsistentwithDelta’sOfficial CommunityPlan.

DeltaZoningBylawNo.7600,2017-AmendmentBylawNo.8483,2025

Tointroducea new Apartment Residential 6Rental (RA6R) zone to“Delta Zoning BylawNo, 7600,2017”for six-storeyrentalapartment buildingsinareas designated NeighbourhoodCentresandCorridors(NC)under“DeltaOfficialCommunityPlanBylawNo.8400,2024”.TheRA6Rzonewouldsecureresidentialrentaltenure,andregulate height,density,andsetbacksforsix-storeymulti-unitapartmentbuildings;and

Toamend“DeltaZoningBylawNo.7600,2017”byrezoningthesubjectpropertiesasshownonMapNo.1fromComprehensiveDevelopmentZoneNo.373(CDZ373)toApartment Residential6RentalZoneRA6(R)topermitasix-storeymarketrentalapartmentbuilding.

DeltaRoadClosureandCancellationBylawNo.8484,2025

PursuanttoSections26,40and94oftheCommunityCharter-TakenoticeDeltaintendstostopup,closetoalltrafficandcancelthededicationashighwayoftheexisting431.5m2 portionof57AStreetidentifiedas“ProposedRoadClosureArea”asshownonMapLU009686.Followingtheclosureandcancellationofthe“ProposedRoadClosureArea”,Delta intendstodisposeofitsfee-simpleinterestinthe“ProposedRoadClosureArea”to1341213B.C.Ltd.astheadjacentpropertyowneraspartofaconditionalroadtransferand exchangeagreement.Thefee-simpleinterestinthe“ProposedRoadClosureArea”willbedisposedofinaccordancewiththeCommunityCharterandwillbeconsolidatedwiththe adjacentsubjectpropertyat5737LadnerTrunkRoadownedby1341213B.C.Ltd.TheconsiderationtobereceivedbyDeltainexchangeforthedispositionofitsfee-simpleinterest inthe“ProposedRoadClosureArea”is$712,110.00.

Theproposedclosure,cancellationanddispositionaredependentonadoptionofBylawNo.8484,2025aswellas“DeltaZoningBylawNo.7600,2017”,Amendment Bylaw No.8483,2025.

Thisnoticeisforthepurposeofpublicnotificationonly.Itisnotanoffertodisposeoftheabovepropertytoanyotherparty.IfyoufeelthatyoumaybeaffectedbyBylawNo. 8484,2025ortheproposeddisposition,youmaynotifyDeltaCityCouncilbymakingrepresentationsorsubmittingwrittencommentstoDeltaCityCouncilattheaddressstated onpageonebythestateddeadline.

DevelopmentVariancePermitLU009686

Tovarythefollowingprovisionsin“DeltaZoningBylawNo.7600,2017”:

1. Section7.7.3(a)byreducingtheminimumrequiredcommonoutdooramenityareafrom468m2 to348m2 .

2. Section8.4.2,byreducingtheminimumnumberofrequiredparkingspacesfrom67(59residentialand8visitors)to42(40residentialand2visitors).Thereducedparking isbasedonarateof0.50spacesforpurpose-builtrentalapartmentbuildings,insteadoftheZoningBylawrequirementof0.75spaceperdwellingunitforpurpose-built rental.

3. Section13.50.5(a),byreducingtheminimumrequired:

a. rearsetback(north-side)foraPrincipalandParkingStructurefrom7.5mto5m.

b. interiorsetback(west-side)foraPrincipalStructurefrom5mto2.1mexceptforanenclosedstairwellwhichwouldbereducedto0m.

c.interiorsetback(west-side)foraParkingStructurefrom3mto0m.

d. interiorsetback(north-eastcorner)foraPrincipalandParkingStructurefrom5mto0m.

DevelopmentPermitLU009686

AdevelopmentpermitisalsorequiredtoregulatetheformandcharacterofdevelopmentintheLadnerVillage(LV1)DevelopmentPermitArea.ApprovalofthisDevelopment PermitisdelegatedtotheGeneralManager,Development.

Newmulti-usepathwaycomingforTsawwassen

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Constructiononanew multiuse pathwayin Tsawwassenis tentatively scheduled to beginthis spring.

TheCityof Delta says a design has beendeveloped for cycling improvementsalong56th Street between Sixth Avenueand Winskill park.

Part of Delta’s annual cycling infrastructureprogram, the project includesa3.5-metre-wideasphalt multi-use pathway,grassed boulevard, streettreesand LED street lighting along the east sideof 56th Street between Sixthand8A avenues.

Havinga$1.5million budget, theprojectalsoincludesnew signagealong8A Avenueand 55A Street, the citynotes,adding improvementsalongthe routeare alsoidentifiedin Delta’s Cycling Master Plan.

Thenewmulti-usepathwaywill bebuiltalongtheeastsideof 56thStreetfromSixth Avenueto Winskill Park.

The2025programincludes a designforanew multi-use pathwayonthe south sideof12th Avenuefrom English Bluff Road to 56th Street,as wellasconstructionofprotected cycle lanesalong River Roadfrom68th Street to Deas Island Road.

The Cycling Master Plan outlines strategies, recommends infrastructure, policiesand education to helpenableandencourage

cyclingasapracticalandconvenientformoftransportation. Approximately220kmof cycling facilities have been identified. The proposed projects rangefromlowto-highpriority.

Earlierthis year,aletter to council by members ofthe DeltaHUB Committee madea requestforthe city to establishan activetransportationcommitteeor hire anactive travel staff person.

Noting Delta’s Cycling Master Plan,endorsedin2023,demonstratesthecity’scommitment to promoting cyclingasaviable modeoftransportation,thegroup saidadedicated committee cannot onlypromoteactivetransportation to include cycling butalsoensure ongoing attentionandexpertise. Similar sizedcities such as Richmond, North Vancouver districtandcity,Pitt Meadows and Saanich have dedicated staff or such committees, thegroup explained.

Deltacyclingpathprojects get provincialfunding

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

TheCityof Deltais getting over$763,000 combinedinprovincial grantsfornewprotected bike lanesand multi-use pathwayprojects.

beintouchwithyourcommunity anywhere www.delta-optimist.com

Ministryof Transportationand Transit last week announcedthecity would receiveactive transportationinfrastructure grantsfor River Road protected cycle lanes, from68th Street to Deas

Island Road,as wellas the56th Street multi-use pathwayproject, connecting to Winskill Park. They are among53 projectsacross B.C. to receivegrantsinthe latest roundoffundingfor theprogram, totalling $24million.

Theprogramfunds Indigenous,localand regional governments withcost-sharinginvestmentsofup to $500,000 forinfrastructureprojects andas much as$50,000 infunding to develop

activetransportationnetwork plans.

Delta NorthMLA Ravi Kahloninhis own news release said, “Safeand convenientbicycle routes not only make ourcommunitiesgreenerand healthier, butalsopromotecommunityconnections.

“Theseimprovements to ourlocal pathways will connectandprotect our cyclists.”

According to the City of Delta’s latest Financial Plan,the56th Street

multi-use pathwayproject hasa budgetof$1.5 million,whilethe River Road cycling laneproject hasa budgetof$1.1million.TransLink willalso providefunding. Meanwhile,amongthe otherprojectsplanned for2025iscomingup withthedesignforanew multi-use pathwayonthe south sideof12th Avenue from English Bluff Road to 56th Street. That component oftheproject has a $200,000 budget.

Cityopensdiscgolfpilot courseinTsawwassen

Newfacility now openin

Diefenbaker Park

TheCityof Delta hasopenedadisc golf course pilotproject at Diefenbaker Park.

Nowopen to the public, the12-holecourse was professionallydesigned, withinputfromthelocal disc golfcommunity.

Thecourse begins at the easternentrancein theforestedarea,adjacent to 56th Street,looping counterclockwise around the park,andfinishing nearthe washroom building. Game rulesare posted at theentrance, with signage posted throughoutthe park alertingusers to potentialflyingdiscs.

“Disc golf hasa strong, vibrantcommunityin Deltaandisanimportant componentof our recreationalidentity,” said Mayor George Harvie

“Iamgladthat we coulddeliveranew course,providingan opportunityfor beginnerand seasonedplayers alike to play the sportthey love, just intimeforthe spring and summer seasons.”

Historicallyahome to informaldisc golf,the park was selected forthis projectafterconsultation withdisc golfplayers identifiedthe park’s land-

scape, terrain,andamenities—like parkingand washrooms—asidealfor acourse.

In October2024,the City of Deltaopened a six-holeinterimdisc golf course at Dennison Park following thedecommissioningofthecourse at Winskill Park The Dennison Park disc golf course remainsopenfor publicuse.

Acommunityengagementprocessinthefallof 2025 willhelpassess the successofthepilotproject andidentifywhetherthe site is appropriate for a permanentcourse.

TheDiefenbaker Park course isopenfrom dawn untilduskandisfree to use. Playingdiscsarenot provided.

CHURCH DIRECTORY

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

3900 ArthurDrive, Ladner 604-946-4522 sacredheartparish.ca

LADNERGOSPEL ASSEMBLY

“Aplacewhereloveandfriendshipmatters”

Sunday Worship Service 10:30am

AllAges Welcome!

Community

Be kind to everyone you meet

LIZHAMEL Minister’sMinute

Iwritethiswhile at my desk at home, looking out overa wooded park that is slowly coming to lifeafter winter.

If wewere unaware that the tree was still alive, we mightdecide it wasuseless. We might stop caring forit. We might even be tempted to chopitdown.

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JoinusSundayService @10am WednesdayService @10am followedbyBibleStudy Formoreinformation www.allsaintsladner.orgor call604-946-8413. 4755ArthurDrive,Delta

Sundaysat10:00a.m. Rev.Jason Truell

10:00 a.m.

Nancy 楊牧師

Each dayI marvel at theemerginggreen buds onthetrees. After the autumnleavesfell last year,thetrees seemed lifeless, theirbranches bare. Butnowtheyare coming back to life. But thefactis,thetrees were neverlifeless. They were aliveina way we could not see.

You might saythat they were hibernating, preparingfor spring.

Jesus tellsa story much likethis. Someoneplanted a figtree andafter three years it hadnot producedanyfruit,and so he toldthe gardener to chopitdown Butthe gardener said,let’s give it sometime. Perhapsit needsmore attention. More nourishment Let’s waita year.

The sameistruein our perceptionof people Of ourneighbours. Of strangers. We donot

Oursinstheyare many, Hismercyis more!

knowwhat is goingon inthemindor soulof another human being. The work of the spiritof Godisnotalways apparent to us. Thismeansthat we are not able toclearly judgeoneanother. That personasking for change on the stepsof the store may be in the processof Godlytransformation. Youmight be intheprocessof Godly transformationthat no one yet recognizes. So be kind to everyone you meet. Be slow to take offence. Nourishone another with care and respect. Thisisasmall butvital stepin making our worlda betterplace.

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“Be Faithful,betrue, be ablessing”

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LIFESTYLES

BarnsideFestivalline-upoffersuniqueliveexperiences

Barnside Harvest Festival has released its lineupforthethirdannualthree-day musicfestival inLadner, Sept.12 to 14.

Headliners Walkoffthe Earth,Arkells,and The Dead South will be supported by adeepfestival rosterincluding Bedouin Soundclash, Ruby Waters, Shakey Graves, Saidthe Whale, Streetheartand more.

“I canhonestly sayit’s beenincredible to watch thisfestivalgrow into something so specialfor ourcommunity—and beyond. What startedas alocalcelebration has turnedinto a must-attend eventfor musiclovers across Metro Vancouver” said Ken Malenstyn, BarnsideBrewing Co General Manager.

Thefestivalhosted morethan30,000 attendeesin2024andisaiming for evenhigherin2025.

Friday performers includeJUNO Awardwinning multi-platinum musicalphenomenon, WalkofftheEarth,known fortheirincrediblelive showsand massive social mediafollowing. With billionsofviewsonline, the bandcontinues to innovate asthey release uniquecovers andoriginal songsthat feature band-members as well astheir children. Joining themonFriday nightis Canadian rock reggae royalty Bedouin Soundclash.

“When Bedouin Soundclash performs onFriday nightandthe entirecrowdis singing “Hey-heya beautiful day!” fromtheduo’s worldwide hit single Whenthe Night Feels My Song we’llknow

we’vedone our job to createthose magicalfestival moments,” addsfestival producer John Donnelly.

AdditionalFriday performersinclude Saidthe Whale, The Boom Booms, and BlondeDiamond.

Saturday willfeature oneof Canada’s favourite, JUNO Award-winning bandsArkells,as wellas Ruby Waters, who has experiencedinternational breakout success.

Arkellsareoneofthe most passionateandexuberantlive bands working today. They areknown for theirfun,energeticlive showsandareoneofthe JUNO Awards’mostdecoratedacts.

Ruby Watersisa powerfulartisticforcewhose

authenticityand raw storytelling hasallowedher to connect with audiences throughout Canada,the U.S.,theUKand Europe on sold-outheadlining tours.

Saturdayalso includes legacy performersfrom theprairies, Streetheart and The NorthernPikes, plusJUNO Award winning Delta-based bluegrass band Blue Moon Marquee.

The Dead South have received hundredsofmillionsof YouTubeviews which launchedtheir explosiveglobal success. Theirlightning-fast mandolinand banjo solos, three-part harmonies and classicthemescombine to delivera world-

class show,especiallyas theyare partnered with Americana legend Shakey Graves.

Shakey Gravesis currentlytouringincelebrationofhisbreak-out releaseAndthe War Came.

Vancouver Island’s legendary rocker Jesse Roper wasa stand-out success at Barnside’s inaugural festivalin2023, so he is returning to the bill withcountryartists Tony Stevensand Mark Ledlin, plusalternativefolk singer Madisyn Gifford.

“Dig deeperinto the line-upand you’llfind someofthe best emergingartistsinthe region, including Shred Kelly, Brass Camel, Chasethe

Bear, Fionn, Garret T. Willieand The Heels,” added Donnelly. “It’s a mix we’re really proud of —emergingartists,and localtalent we believe in, andafewinternationally recognized namesthat are sure to turnheads. Every year we aim to raise the bar, and basedon what’s coming, this one might just topthemall. Expectan eclecticblend of genres,high-energy performances,andthat unique Barnsidevibethat makesthisfestivalfeel likehome.”

Sunday’s dog-friendly theme returns withthe Southlands Paw Pals Picnic.

Attendees canbring theirdogsforafun Sunday afternoon inthe park.

Thefestival willhost morethan15food trucks plusa huge charity barbecue with massive bars servingcold Barnside beer.

TheArtisan Market will include100ofthe region’s best artisansandcrafters.

Kids willlove the gamesandactivitiesin the Family Zone,while parents willlove the kids 10&under free tickets!

Ticketsfor Barnside Harvest Festival2025are on salenow at:www. barnsideharvestfest.com.

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PHOTO COURTESY ARKELLS

Saturday will featureoneof Canada’s favourite,JUNO Award-winningbands Arkells.

PHOTO COURTESY THEDEAD SOUTH

The Dead Southhave receivedhundredsof millions of YouTubeviews whichlaunchedtheir explosive globalsuccess.

PHOTO COURTESY WALKOFFTHE EARTH Walk offtheEarthisanotherheadliningact.

CUSTOMBLINDS&SHADES

ArtsandEntertainment

South DeltaArtists Guild presentsHaven

LAURELJOHNSON

Contributing Writer

What is a Haven,and howdoesit relate to the artist?

Aplaceof peaceand a refugeisthedictionary definition, buta haven is so much more Artists look to imagination to findameaning. Members ofthe South DeltaArtists Guild have produced paintings, sculptureand three-dimensionalart exploringthe subject withtheir ownflare.

On display from April 4 to 27 at Gallery1710in Tsawwassenisthenew show called Haven.

Notonlyisa Haven formedin our own thoughts, butit canalso be a reminderofthe placeswhere we played as childrenuntiltimefor

ArtistMark Francis andhispainting called cedarand ferns,which willbeondisplaystartingApril4atGallery 1710aspartofthenew show calledHaven presented by the South DeltaArtists Guild.

dinneranda callfrom parents.

Animalsnodoubtconsideranestoraden as haven.

Thistriggeredthreedimensional worksin theformofbird houses tricked outin alltheirfin-

ery. Somearefordisplay, butothers will be ready fora specialplacein your backyard. Havenisdedicated to the OWL(Orphaned Wildlife) Rehabilitation Societywho will have live birdson Saturday, April 5duringtheshowfrom noon to 3 p.m. Light refreshments will also be served, so bring yourfamilyandenjoy the show.

Photo contest

Be sure tocheck out theArtists Guild website at: https://southdeltaartistsguild.com/ for details regardingentering ourphotocontest called A Place In The World. Submittedphotos will be chosen forartists to paintforashownextfall. Deadlinefor submissions is April30.

ArtsandEntertainment

TheMarineArtofJohnHortonsettoopeninVictoria

The Maritime Museum of BC exhibitwill be on display from April4 to June1

IAN JACQUES ijacques@delta-optimist.com

Celebrated Delta marine artist John Horton willpresent a retrospectiveexhibitionof marine paintingsopening at the Maritime Museumof BC in Victoria thisFriday.

The Marine Art of John Horton:from Nine to Ninety, willfillthe museum’s entire gallery at 744 Douglas Street with worksexemplifying Horton’s signaturedetailand unmatched historicalaccuracy.

“Thisexhibitisanincredible boonfor Victoria,” said Collectionsand Exhibits Manager Heather Feeney. “Horton’sdevotion to perfectionism,his technicaland historicalaccuracy,andhis

CityofDelta

deepconnection withthe storiesofthe vesselshedepictsis evidentin evenoneexample ofhis work Theopportunity to viewa retrospectiveexhibition isa rare dreamforanyone with an appreciationfor marineart.”

One specialpiece joiningthe exhibitionisanew oil paintingoftheMMBC’s1897 sailing vessel Dorothy Dorothy, Runninginto Sansum Narrowsdepicts the gaff-rigged sloopina stiff breeze, echoingher128 years onthese waters,andher recent refitand summer operationsin the Salish Sea.

Dorothy -the vessel- won a prestigiousinternational Best Restored Sailing Vesselunder 40feet at the Classic Boat Awardsin2024,along with a

AnnualLinePaintingProgram2025

Dorothy, Runninginto SansumNarrowsdepicts thegaffriggedsloopina stiffbreeze,echoing her128 yearsonthese waters, andher recent refitandsummeroperationsinthe Salish Sea.

Victoria Classic Boat Festival awardduringthe2024 Festival. Her refit wasashared effort

amongst so many Dorothy supporters:it started with shipwright andartist Tony

Groveand wascompleted by thededicated volunteers at Ladysmith Maritime Society led by boatwright and historian Robert Lawson.

“A single paintingembodies so much maritimehistory and so many stories,” said Feeney.

Hortonisanoted maritime artistandfoundingmember ofthe Canadian Societyof MarineArtists,amemberof the Federationof Canadian Artists,the Honourable Companyof Master Mariners of Canada,the Royal Naval SailingAssociationand a lifeboat commander withthe Canadian Lifeboat Institution. He is a recipientoftheOrderof British Columbia.

The Maritime Museumof BC is open Tuesday to Saturday from9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Plan yourvisit at: https:// mmbc.bc.ca/visit/plan-yourvisit/.

TheCityofDelta'sAnnualLinePaintingProgramisset tobeginagainthisyearfromApriltoNovember2025.

ThisworktakesplacethroughouttheCityduringthe lateeveningandearlymorninghoursinaneffortto reduceimpactstotraffic.Noiseimpactsareminimal andsimilartoregulartrafficnoise.

If youhaveany questionsregarding theprogramorhoursofwork,please contacttheEngineeringDepartment at604-946-3260.

JOHN HORTON PHOTO

MetroVancouver’slookatregionalhousingneeds

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Anew Metro Vancouver report to the district’s Regional Planning Committee providesa clearpictureofthehousing need notonlyintheCityof Delta but throughoutthe Lower Mainland.

The Housing2050: Regional Housing Needs Report isacompilationofthe most recentmember jurisdiction

Housing Needs Reports(HNR)using a new required methodology by theprovince,along with supplementaryinformation to supporta regionalunderstandingandanalysis, a staff report on theanalysisexplains.

“It supportsashared understandingofhousingneed at the regionaland sub-regionallevels to better understand overallhousingpressuresthat affect all member jurisdictions,orcertainareas of the region,astheseaffectthebroader housing systemandhouseholds. Given thathousing needsarenotlimited to jurisdictional boundaries,andhousing pressures canimpactadjacentcommu-

nities, aggregated estimatesof current andfuture housing need are beneficial for regionalcoordinationandcollaborationonhousingaction,” the report notes.

Among several reportson thehousing situation to the committee, some of thehighlightsof RegionalHNRincludes overallannualhousingcompletions

needing to increase fromthe current averageof23,424completions per year to an averageof37,757completions per year,whileincreasing average annual affordablehousingcompletionsfrom the current433 per year to the needed 11,400 requires sustainedinvestment and supportfromall levelsof government.

Theanalysisalsofound that more purpose-built rentalsareneeded to meettheneedsof rentersandprovide meaningful security of tenure. Most new rentalhousingisinthe secondary rental market, such as rented condominiums, secondary suitesand laneway homes. The Metro Vancouver region isestimated to need 755,144dwelling units over the 20-year period between 2022 and 2041. In theshorter term, between2022and2026,theestimated housingneed is 230,457dwellingunits, according to the report.

The RegionalHNRalsoprovides a breakdownofhousingneed by tenure, including96,803unitsneeded for renters, whichis about42 percent of total

housing need.

Meanwhile,theestimated need for affordable rentalhousing between2022 and2026is approximately57,000units acrossthe region,which translates to an averageof11,400affordable rental units per year. Between2018and2023, approximately433newly completed affordable rentalunits cameonline per yearinthe region,the report explains.

The report alsonotestheestimated total numberofdwellingunitsthat were needed in Deltafrom2022 to 2026 was9,788,whilethe numberofunits needed from2022 to 2041is29,457.

From2022 to 2024,the average numberof totalhousingcompletionsin Delta was459,which does notaccount fordemolitionsandconversions.

Amongthe report’s other keyfindings, housing developmentlevelsneed to double to address regional housing pressures. Whiletheshortfallof homes needed is significant, historical data shows that the region has successfully achievedhigherdevelopmentlevelsin past years.

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Metroreporthighlight’sregion’srentalsituation

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Ahigh-densitydevelopment application that includes market rental apartmentsin a single-family North Delta neighborhoodcontinues to windits waythrough the applicationprocess beforecoming to council.

TheOfficial Community Plan(OCP) amendment forthe assembledproperties includes8206,8216,8224 and8232112 St.,as well as11225and1123782 Ave. and1124882A Ave.

Theprojectincludes afour-storey apartment building with85 market strataunitsand47 market rentalunits,as wellas twothree-storey town-

Deltadevelopmentproposal wouldsee the consolidationofsevenlots intoasingledevelopmentparcel.

house buildings with20 units. Vehicleaccess would be from82nd Avenue.

The site is surrounded by oneand two-storey single-familyhouseson all sides.

Becausetheproposal doesnotcomply withthe site’s OCPdesignation, a publichearing would be required.

Metro reporthighlights housing scene Meanwhile,a recent

regionaldistrict report, Metro Vancouver Housing Data Book2025, outlinesthe currenthousing scene.

The report notesthat the2025update includes newinformation about housingconstruction, ownershipand rental housing, as wellashousingneeds.

Amongthehighlights, overthe past decade, housing startsinthe region have increased by 35 percentand completions by 48 per cent. However, between 2023and2024,housing completionsincreased by 23 percent, buthousing startsdecreased by 15 per cent.

Rentalconstruction continues to be at a

20-year peak, with37 per centofall startsand31 percentofallcompletions being purpose-built rentals.

In 2024, rental vacancy ratesincreased to 1.6 per cent, from alowof0.9 per centin2022and2023. However, current vacancy ratesare still well below thethree percentthat isconsidered a healthy vacancy rate,the report notes.

Annual rents, meantime,increased by 5.5 per cent between2023and 2024.

Also, according to the report,the average rent last yearfor purposebuilt rentalsin Metro Vancouver was$1,929, and$2,541for rentalcondominiums.

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The report alsonotes that the numberof BC Housingnon-market unitsincreased by nearly three percent since2023, to a totalof47,798units, which represents about four percentofalldwellingsacross the region.

Nearly athird ofnonmarketunits withafinancial relationship with BC Housing will have their operating agreements expire by 2050, but two inthree of thoseexpiring operating agreements are set to expire by 2028. Most units withoperating agreementsexpiring by 2028 serveindependent seniorsandlow-income families,the report adds. Thenext Housing Data Bookupdate is planned for early2026.

DeltaColdStorage not yetapproved

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FinalCityof Delta approvalforaproposed cold storagefacilityfor farmersis still pending two yearsafter receivingpreliminary approval fromcouncil.

The DeltaFresh application received third readingfollowing a publichearingin February 2023, but still had to meet severalconditions before final approval.

The15-acreproperty inEastLadner, located at 1055564 Ave., would seethedevelopment of the site adjacent to the Highway91interchange by 104th Streetinto the majorindustrialuse.

The application was originally submittedin 2020.

If approved,thecold storage warehouseand

processing facility would be forfruits, vegetables and dairyproducts.

Large-scalecoldstoragefacilitiesare currentlylocated mainly intheFraser Valleyor Washington State.

The Delta Chamber of Commercepreviously endorsedtheproposal, saying DeltaFreshis a “perfectly positioned exampleofhowheavily compromised agricultural land,whichisno longer suitableforfarming, can be utilized to benefit boththefarming communityas wellas localconsumers.”

Thefarmingindustry alsoconveyed support including BC Fresh,writing to council, “Overthe last twodecades,almost allofthe vegetableprocessing plantsin B.C. have disappeared. The local B.C. industry would

be well served if there wasaccess to a local multi-purposeprocessing facility capableofdevelopingproductlines suitablefor today’s changing market.”

Ifthedevelopment goesahead,truckaccess to the site would be confined to the Highway 91 at 64th Avenueinterchange.

Thedevelopment site went upfor sale last year, listedasafuturecold storagefacilityfor$45 million.

Meantime,a recent report to the Metro Vancouver boardonthe region’songoingprocess to update the Regional Food System Strategy highlighteda seriesof challengesfacingthe agriculturalindustry, includingthe current lack of agriculturaland food Infrastructure.

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RealEstate Review

Provincedropsincentivetobuildsecondarysuites

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The B.C. government last weekannouncedthe cancellationofapilot secondary-suiteincentiveprogram, butother changes have already been made by theCity of Delta to make it easier forhomeowners to add a suite.

In anews release, Ravi Kahlon, Ministerof Housingand Municipal Affairs, saidthat due to uncertainfinancialtimes, and withthefederal governmentcommitting to implementa similar program, theprovince’s incentiveprogram will nolonger be accepting applicationsafter March

30,2025.

Announcedin2023, thethree-yearpilot was designed to aidinthe formofaforgivableloan to eligiblehomeowners who builda secondary suiteoraccessory dwellingunitontheirproperty.

Whilethat incentive is gone,theCityof Delta last yearannounced its ownnewly created Home Suite Homeprogram,whichincludes “Secondary Suite Ambassadors” to guide homeownersthrough a streamlined building permit applicationprocess. Thenewprogram was designed to encourage homeowners withexisting secondary suites to bring theirpropertiesinto

compliance withthe BC Building Code.

Thecity currently has morethan2,800dwellings witha secondary suite occupancy permit, with approximately75 percentofthe authorized suiteslocatedin North Delta,according to the city.

Thecitynolonger requiresorissue secondary suite rental permitsas of April8,2024.

Suites muststillmeet the regulations of Delta’s zoning bylawandthe BC Building Code, butare permittedinmost singledetached houses.

Two years ago, council also approved anamendmentthat wouldallow theadditionof secondary

suitesinduplexes,following changesinthe BC Building Code.

Only one secondary suiteis permitted by the BC Building Codein a single-detacheddwelling. Aduplex may have two suites,however only one suiteisallowed per side and must be inthelower part of theduplex.

Also approved two years ago wasaplanning department recommendation to remove the minimum33-squaremetrefloorarea requirementfora secondary suiteas wellas removing the maximum90-squaremetresfora suite.

Those changesalso includedamending the percentage distributionof

a secondary suite within a single-detacheddwelling.

Delta overthe past few years has been making other zoning changes to facilitate even moreunits, oneofthe strategies outlined withinthecity’s Housing Action Plan.

Five years ago, council approved zoningamendmentsincludingeliminatingthe requirementfor aminimumlot widthof 49-feet(15metres) for a house to be eligiblefor a suiteandallowing suites onpropertiesthat can fitthree on-site parking spaces regardlessof parkingconfiguration.

Meanwhile, last year, all landusecontracts in Delta were officially

terminated, revealing homes’underlying zoningwhich permit secondary suites.

Mostly createdin the early 1970s,thousandsof landusecontracts were signed at thetimeof a property’s original subdivision, butthoseold land usecontractsdidnot permit secondary suites.

Councilfor several has beendischarging land usecontractsonan application-by-application basisforhomeowners wanting to add suites.

Delta’s Housing Needs Assessmentfoundthat about75 percentof thecity’s rental stockis providedas secondary rentals, such as suitesin detachedhomes.

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HousingministertalksB.C.housingplan

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Deltacouncilin earkyMarch granted final approvalfor arezoningapplication that will seetwo residentiallotsin Ladner splitinto four,eachcontaininga newhouse.

Thesubdivisionat5408and5412

Crescent Dr.will seeeachofthehomes havingjustover2,000-square-feetof above-groundfloorarea,withthefirst twolotsfrontingCrescentDrive and twoirregularly shaped lots at the rear ofthesite. Thefourbareland stratalots would have acommondriveway.

As withother subdivisionapplicationsthathave been approved over thepastyear, theplanningdepartment notestheapplicantcould alsochoose to buildup to fourunitson each ofthe proposedlots withoutfurtherconsideration by councilundertheprovincial small-scale multi-unit(SSMUH)regulations.

Approved by council last summer, thecityisfollowing provincialrequire-

ments to allowSSMUH, buttheplanningdepartmentiscurrently reviewing its regulationsfor potentialchanges that will be coming back to councilfor consideration.

Thecityhas been gathering resident feedback onproposed revisions.

Areport to council earlier this year goesoversomeofthefeedback and suggestions gatheredasthecitylooks at possibleupdates.

Amongtheareasthatmaysee changesare the currentlimitsonheightand density,whichwerenot changedduringtheintroductionof SSMUHregulationsin2024andmay be inadvertently preventing thedevelopmentofSSMUH in some situations.

Thereport alsonotesthat since theadoptionofthenew regulations, thecityhad received buildingpermit applicationsfor30detachedaccessory dwellingunitsincludinggarden suitesandcoachhouses, 31for singledetached homesand19forduplexes.

Thecityhasalsoreceived tworezoningapplicationsfor atotalof51house-

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plex units,a formofsmall-scale multiunit developmentthatwasnot included in the regulations introducedlastyear. Houseplexes areresidential buildings that containthree to fourprincipal dwellingunits.

Staff proposetodevelop adefinition ofhouseplexesfor the updatedzoning bylaw,notingthereisaneedfordifferentiationfrom aduplex,townhouse andotherground-oriented formsof development.

Meanwhile,a letterbyHousing MinisterRaviKahlon last summer to MayorGeorgeHarvie clarifiedthe province’s positiononthe government’s housing plan includingnewOfficial CommunityPlans(OCP) municipalities arerequired to update.

Deltacouncil approved anew OCP for thecityshortlyafter approvingthe new SSMUHregulations.

“Ithasalsocome to my attention that many in ourcommunitybelieve that theProvinceis requiringlocal governments to automaticallyapprove subdivisions and Iwantensurethatit

Kahlonsaid he wanted to ‘clarify some possible misunderstandings’ about theprovince’s housing plan.

is understoodthat that is not apartour housingplanand decisionsaround this areverymuchinthe localgovernments domain,”wrote Kahlon. “Ithasalso come to my attention that some believe that Delta will receiveafinefrom the provinceif theydonotachieve its housingtarget; thisis not the case.All communitiesachievingourtargets will ensurethatcollectivelywehaveenough housinginB.C.”

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Howtoestablishapeacefulbackyardretreat

Backyards have undergonequiteatransformation overthe last decadeplus.

The days when patios anddecks were all a backyard living space had to offerare largelyathing ofthe past,ashomeowners have realized just how valuableit can be tocommit to a stunning backyard.

Such spaces canprovidea welcomingescape fromthe hustleand bustleof dailylife,allthe whilegivinghomeowners and residentsacomfortable space to soakin thegreat outdoors. With that inmind,homeowners cantakethefollowing steps to establish a peaceful backyard retreat.

Adda waterfeature: Running water hasa way

of calmingthenerves, andthat’s good to keep inmindwhenplanning a backyard retreat. Water features runthe gamut from garden ponds to koi ponds to fountains to hot tubs. Homeowners can identifywhich feature bestaligns withtheiridea of relaxationandthen work witha landscape architect to ensure it’s installedintheir backyard oasis.

Setupmultiple gatheringspaces,if possible: Oncea backyardretreat isestablished, everyone who callstheproperty homemight findthe space hard to resist. Keep thisinmindwhenplanningthe spaceandaim to setup multiple gathering spaces.An outdoor kitchen withanearby dinner

table can be a great space to enjoy alfrescodining, buta separate areato reada bookor watch a movieor ballgame can make the space more versatile. Some may want to relax away fromthe noise ofthegrillarea, and multiple gathering spaces ensuresthere’salways a peaceful spot to unwind out back.

Refreshthe landscape: Evenif yourvision iscenteredon outdoor furnitureanda spacethat accommodatesmovie nightsunderthe stars, it’s still best to refresh theexisting landscape if itneedsa little upkeep. Overgrowntrees, hedges and bushes cancreate the same clutteredvibe that dominatesinterior spaces overrun with

items.Ifnecessary, work withalocaltree service or landscape architect to trim,or even remove, treesandhedgesthat are crowdingthe backyard and making it feel claustrophobicorgivingitan unkemptlook. Aimfor a landscape that affords a balanceof sunand shade, so the spaceisas comfortableas possible throughoutthe day.

Don’tforgetshade: Temperaturesare risingin many areasof theglobe, andthat’s worthnoting whenplanninga backyard retreat. Eventhemostardent sun worshippers likely won’t want to be always exposed to the sunwhen relaxing in their backyards. Strategically chosenmeansofproviding

shade can make spaces enjoyableall daylong. Considerumbrellas, gazebos, pergolas, and even retractable awnings to cover patios anddecks whenthe sunis at its highest each afternoon.If you plan to spendample timeinthegrass, make that more enjoyable by

plantingshadetrees, whichalso canprotect thegrassfromdrought and make it morecomfortableunderfoot.

A relaxing backyard retreat can make foran ideal space to escape the hustleand bustleof daily life.

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Homeowners cantakethe following stepsto establishapeacefulbackyard retreat.

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Tipstorenovateonabudget

Renovationsaround thehouse requireaninvestmentoftimeandoften considerableamountsofmoney.

Homeownerswhoareconserving funds can rest assuredthat it is possible to make meaningful changes both insideand outsideahome without breaking the bank.

Here are some waysto renovate a homeona budget.

Create abudgetanddon’t waver: Figure outexactly what you canafford fora renovationandthen make that your maximumdollars spent. Research comparableprojectsin yourarea and be honest aboutwhether you canafford the renovationas-isorif you must adaptideas to fit yourprice. Make sure to buildina cushionof around15 to 20 percentforanyunforeseenexpenses thatmayariseoncea renovationis underway.

Maximizeanexistingfloorplan: This Old House suggestslookingfor waysto maximize your current layout before you invest in major renovations likeanexpansion.Bringin a designer

withan eyeforutilizing space. For example, seehow you might be able to replaceshelves with pull-outdrawers in the kitchen. Movingfurniturearoundor rethinking floorplansalso canhelp to lowercosts.

BalanceDIYwithhiring contractors: You can save money by tackling someprojects yourself, butonlyif you areconfidentin your renovation skills. Ratherthan risk making costly mistakes and having to redothings,hire well-vettedprofessionals butask ifthere’sany DIY work you cando to cutcosts.

Checkclearance and resale stores:

Shopdiscount storesfor building materials to save money. Forexample,if a builderordered too many cabinets,they mayofferthem to Habitatfor Humanity ReStores, whicharenonprofithome improvement storesanddonationcentres. Checking the clearanceand markdown sectionsofother stores mayyield considerable savingsonitemsneeded fora renovation.

Take advantage offree services: Certain stores mayofferthingslikefree

consultations withdesignerswho can show you what a renovation canlook like. Thisisadvantageous to the stores becauseonce you see the potential you’remore likelyto buytheproducts, evenifit’s not mandatory.

Resurfaceinsteadof redo: Certain items can be made to looknew with minimaleffort. Paintisa relativelyinexpensive toolthat can transform walls

andmore. A good hardwood flooring company can buff outafloorand put a newcoatinginsteadofanentirelynew floor. Kitchen cabinets can be resurfacedinsteadof replacedas well. Finding ways to perform home renovationsona budget may require some creativethinking, butit’s possible to get results at the rightprice point.

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Budget-friendlywaystofreshenupyourhome’sexterior

Asanyhomeowner knows, renovationprojects tend to costalotof money.

The averagecostofahome renovationisdifficult to gauge,as such endeavors runthe gamutfrom complexprojectslikea kitchen overhaul to simpleroneslike paintinga roominsideahome.

Thoughtheremightnot be an “average cost” ofa renovation project, homeowners canexpect to spendthousandsofdollars onprojectsthat arenot very smallin scale.

Navigating such anexpense at a timewheninflation remainshigh might be difficultfor somehomeownerslooking to maintainthe appearanceoftheirhomeexteriors.

However, thereare many budget-friendly ways homeowners can tend to theexterioroftheirproperties.

Power washing: Power washing won’tbreakthe bank, butit can revivethelookofahome. Power washing removesdirtand

grimefromthe siding of ahome anda power washing can be used to clean porches, walkways and patiosas well. Hardware chainslike Home Depotand Lowes typically rent power washers, but homeownerswhodon’t want to doitthemselves canhireaprofessional for afew hundred dollars, ifnotless. Power washingafter winter can be a good idea, astheelements can takea tollonahome’s exterior. A goodpower washing before spring and summerentertaining season canthusgiveahomea fresh, clean look withoutbreaking the bank.

Furnished front porch: A furnishedfront porch can serveas a welcome sign to neighbors and provideagreatplace to relax with a morning cupofcoffeeanda good book. Homeowners withasmall porch won’tneed to bust their budgets to upgradetheirfront porch furnishings. Somesmall chairs with bright cushions, asmalltableand a rugunderfoot can revamp an

entryway at lowcost.

Window boxinstallation: Installing window boxplanters isanothercost-effective way to brightenupahome’s exterior. Homeowners can hang window boxes outside windowsonthe front oftheirhomesandthen fillthem withbrightly colored flowers to addaninviting popofcolor to their homeexteriors.

Replace hardware: Another simple way to freshenupa stale exterioris to replace hardware Doorknobs,knockers, house numbers, and eventhe mailbox can appear datedafterawhile. Replacingtheseitemsisinexpensive andquick but can have a profoundimpacton howtheexterior ofahome appears to residentsand visitors.

Exterior renovationsneed not breakthe bank. Various simpleand inexpensive tweaks canquickly revitalizetheexteriorofa home. -Metro Creative

DELTA SPORTS

Ladner FC droppedthetitlegameofthe President’s Cup2-1toMission FC on Saturday, March29,inAbbotsford.

Ladner FC drops President’s Cupfinal

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Agreat runfor a President’s Cuptitle game came to anend onthe turf at WJ Mouat Secondaryon Saturday afternoonforLadner FC.

Ladnerdropped a2-1 decision to Mission FC inthefinaloftheFraser Valley Soccer League’s President’s Cup.

Ladneropenedthe scoringfourminutesin asBryce Connors scored.

In the17th minute, Missiontiedthe score 1-1as Connor Robillard scored ona penalty kick.

Frederik Boserup put Missionaheadfor good

ashe scored the2-1 goal inthe24th minute.

Connors was named Ladner’s game MVP while Justine Chola was named game MVPfor Mission.

“I felt we were the better team,” saidassistantcoach Jayven Gill.

“Weplayed wellenough to win, we just didn’t get allthe bounces.”

Ladner FC willnow settheir sightsonthe provincial championships withtheiropening gamethisFriday, April 4 against Richmond champs AC West Coast setforan8:30 p.m. kick-off at Richmond Secondary.

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GoldenGamesforCoryDuhaime

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Delta hasanew golden boy.

Special Olympic athlete Cory Duhaime isshiningbrightafter winningthree gold medals at the2025 Special Olympics World Winter Gamesin Turin Italy.

Heldfrom March 8 to 15, B.C.’s 22 athletesand13dedicated volunteercoaches andmission staffon Special Olympics Team Canada competed with pride, sportsmanship andheart at the world’s largest sportsand humanitarian eventof the year.

In total, Special Olympics Team Canada earned116 medals:39 gold,35 silver,and42bronze. B.C. athletes were responsiblefor29medals withinthat tally, competinginalpine skiing, cross country skiing, figure skating, and snowshoeing.

To reachthe world stageandachieve their goals, B.C.’s members of Special Olympics Team Canada worked hard inthe year-round Special Olympics sport programsintheircom-

munitiesacrosstheprovince.

They qualifiedfortheir national team berths by advancingthrough the 2023 Special Olympics BC Winter Gamesin Kamloopsandthe2024 Special Olympics Canada Winter Gamesin Calgary, ofwhich Duhaimequalifiedfor Italy.

In Italy, Duhaime won goldinthe Advance Super G, Advanced

Slalomand Advanced Giant Slalom.

“We went to Italy withahopethat maybe he’d comehome with a medal. Just one would have been terrific,ofany colour, butthree gold medalsisfar,farmore than we expected,” said Cory’s father Michael.

“Cory hasagreat habit of skiinghis best when it matters most, and it wouldnever matter

morethanwhen racing for Canada, so perhaps we shouldn’t be too surprised.”

Cory calledthewhole experience“beyond amazing.”

“We’ve never seen him so excited as he waswhenhe wonthe three goldmedals,” said Michael. “The team atmosphere was terrific They celebrated fifth placefinishesas much astheycelebrated gold. Great team spirit.”

Cory hasalready decided that he will get back to work to try to qualifyfor Team Canada for thenext World Winter Games,in Switzerlandin2029. Special Olympics Team Canada competedalongsidedelegationsfrom100 nations, with participationfrom1,500 athletes withintellectualdisabilitiesandunified partners withoutintellectual disabilities. Competitors ranged in agefrom15 to 66 yearsold.

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Delta well-representedinArena Lacrosse League West final

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Delta lacrosse will be well representedwhenthe2025Arena Lacrosse League(ALL) West finaltakesplacethis weekend at the Langley Events Centre.

Thefinal will be a rematchfor the second straight yearasthe Shooting Eaglesand Black Fish will squareoff withthe championship trophyupfor grabs.

The Black Fishenterthe best-of-three seriesasthedefending champions whilethe ShootingEagles make athird consecutive appearance having won thetitlein2023.

The two teams were victoriousin their respective semi-final gameson Saturday(March 29) at Langley Events Centre withthe Black Fish posting a 13-4 win over the Sea Sprayinthe early game,whilethe ShootingEagles were 17-12 winners over the Grizzlies.

The teamsalsofinishedone-two in

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the regular season withtheEagles going 11-3whilethe Black Fish were 7-7.

Deltaplayersonthe Blackfish include Conrad SquarekandRhys Porteous,while Deltaplayersonthe ShootingEaglesinclude Mark Yingling, Isaac Richmond, Reece Young, Keagan Kozackand Jake Young.

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IceHawksscorchedby Flames,loseseriesinsix

IAN JACQUES ijacques@delta-optimist.com

The Pacific Junior Hockey League season hascome to a closeforthe Delta Ice Hawks.

On Sunday night at theLadner Leisure Centre,the Ice Hawks dropped a5-1decision to the Ridge Meadows Flames to losethe Stonehouse Cupfinal in six games.

Dawson Toledo scored hisfirst goal of theplayoffsinthe second period to give Delta somelifeaftertrailing 2-0thru40minutes, butas has been the case formostofthe series, Ridge Meadows just had too much offensive talentfor Delta to overcome,asthe Flames scored threemore goals, includingthefifthinto anemptynet to win the series.

Delta wasina goodposition going into gamefourleadingthe series2-1, butfollowing a4-3 overtime win by the

FlamesinLadner,that win seemed to switch allthemomentuminto the regular seasonleague champions’ sideand the Flames neverlooked back as they won6-3onhomeicein Maple Ridge last Friday night to take a3-2 series lead.

Ridge Meadowsopenedupa4-0lead in gamefour, before Delta battled back only to see the comeback fallshort.

Louie Sim, Rajun Parmarand Mateo Sjoberg scored for Delta.

On Friday night, again Ridge Meadows jumped out to a4-0 before Delta goton the scoreboard as Sjoberg scored his14thoftheplayoffs.

Ridge Meadows madeit5-1inthe second, before Delta cutthe lead to 5-3on goals by Lucas Jakubecand Jonathan Soares.

Ridge Meadows willnowmove on to facethe Kootenay International Junior Hockey League(KIJHL) championsin the Mowat Cup.

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2BRANDNEW4-bedroom,2,000sq.ft.1/2DUPLEXwith aBONUSdetached450sq.ft. 1-bedroomGARDENSUITE! ThishomeNEWhome featuresaninvitingopen-conceptlayoutwith SOUTHEXPOSEDliving room,elegantdiningarea,and aspaciouskitchenboasting alargeisland,sleek quartz countertops,andPREMIUMfinishes. Enjoythedurability of engineeredhardwoodfloors,stylish designerlighting,andthe convenience of abuilt-in vacuum,HRVsystem,and rough-in forAC. Nestledin a peacefulneighborhoodwithSOUTHEXPOSEDBACKYARDwithpastoral FARMLANDVIEW,thishome offerseasyaccess to LadnerElementarySchool (Frenchimmersion),highschool,parks,and family-friendlyamenities, Don’tmissthisincredibleopportunity!

$1,349,000

$1,749,000

113 4770 52ASTREET,LADNER

This 933sq.ft. 1bed +den condo at Westham Lanehasbeenbeautifullyupdated! Therenovated kitchen featuresnewwoodshakercabinets,quartz counters,newappliances,and acustombutcher blockisland.Thespaciousprimarybedroomoffers alarge walk-inclosetandupdatedbathroomwith ajettedtub.Thelargedeneasily converts toa secondbedroomoroffice. Additionalhighlights includehardwoodﬂoors,freshpaint,and acozy gasﬁreplacewith aCaesarstonesurround.Enjoy thepeacefulEast-facingpatio overlookingthe privatecourtyard. LocatedintheheartofLadner, close to shopsandamenities. Amust-see!

4423 41BSTREET

Charming CountryHomeon aSpacious Lot. This beautifullymaintained10,740sq.ft.property features adelightful 3-bedroom,1-bathroomhome withmodernupdatesandclassiccharm.Enjoya newmetal roof,afully renovatedkitchen, aclassic clawfoottub,andnewerwindows. Themainfloor includes 2bedroomsand apotential3rdbedroom or rec/playroomupstairs. Additionalhighlights are a15x28detached workshop,gardenshed,and greenhouse.Outside,the fenced yard offersflower andveggiegardens, afirepit,andspacefora chicken coop.Justa20-minutewalkfromLadner Villageand stepsfromtheFraserRiverDyke, this property combinespeaceful countrylivingwith convenientaccess to amenities.

5533183ASTREET

Welcome to ShannonHillsEstatesinCloverdale! This 2,737sq.ft.homeon a1/4 acreprivatelotincludes RVparking, a24x30detachedshop,covereddeck, gazebo,water feature, andfruittrees. Themainfloor featuresspaciouslivinganddining rooms, afamily room,largekitchenwithgas range,eatingarea,full bath,andmud/laundry roomleading to thebackyard. Upstairs,find alargeprimarybedroomwithensuite and walk-incloset,plus 4additionalbedroomsand ahugebonus room. Twoseparateentrances to the secondfloor couldeasilycreate aprivatenanny suite. Thesidedriveway provideseasyaccess to the insulated,poweredshop.Upcomingupdatesinclude anew Cloverdalehospital/cancer center,KPU Tech Campus expansion,andtransitimprovements.

$1,678,500

OPENSUNDAY 2-4

Great 3bedroom rancheronTsawwassen’s“StreetofDreams”. Thisbeautifulhomeisapproximately2118squarewith agood floorplan,formallivinganddiningroom,largeprimarybedroom, oversizedgarage,lotsofstorageandprivate yard. These ranchers rarelycometomarket,sodon’tmissthisone.

88251STSTREET,TSAWWASSEN CALL ROBIN604-868-2844

ThisDevelopment Lotisjuststeps away fromthetowncenter andallamenities.Homeislocatedquietcul-de-sac.Propertyhas developmentpotentialwiththenewareaplanforTsawwassen. Homeneedsupdatingbuthas agoodfloorplan.

•3800Square Feet

•6Bedrooms 6Bathrooms

•2Bedroom LegalSuiteandaStudiosuite

•LargePrivateLot50x150

•PartialView,Quiet and CentralLocation

•Stilltimepicturesomeexteriorcolourandyardfinishing CALL ROBIN604-868-2844

OPENSUNDAY 2-4 OPEN SATURDAY 2-4

#319-1120TSATSUSHORESDRIVE,TSAWWASSEN

Thereisnothingfinerthanlivingin aresortwithno checkouttime! Thispenthouseissituatedonthelagoonsidewithexcellentnorth shoreandmountainviews!PrestigiousTsatsuoffersgym,party room,fulltimecaretaker,gas &hot water(includedinmaintenance fees),bikeroom,undergroundparking.Itisrental,pet,kids& wheelchairfriendlyandJUSTSTEPS TO THEBEACH.Excellent outdoorlivingwith a188sq.ft.deck.Amazing vaultedceiling! Totallyupdatedandlikenewcondition.

CALL ROBIN604-868-2844

5268GLENABBEYPLACE,TSAWWASSEN

Gorgeousupdatedhomeinfabulouslocation.Homefeatures 5bedroom,updatedgormeykitchen,updatedbathrooms, newerhighendhardwoodflooringandbeautifulformalliving anddining rooms.Homehasexcellentfloorplanthatopensto an outstandingprivate yardwithputtinggreenandbeautiful landscaping.Don’tmissthisgorgeoushome!!!

CALL ROBIN604-868-2844

$809,900

FABULOUSPENTHOUSEWITH 3BEDROOMS, 2FULL BATHROOMS,1188sq. ft.,CORNERUNITANDfootstepstoTsawwassenMillsshoppingdistrict!THIS Open &BrightSouthEastunitoffershighquality finishing. Beautifulkitchenwith stainlesssteelappliances,quartzcountertops,undermountsink &oversizedisland forentertaining.9’ceilingsgive thiscondo WONDERFULspaceANDLIGHT. BEAUTIFULPRIMARYbedroomtuckeddownthehallwith walkthroughcloset & gorgeousensuitebath wdoublesinks.Bonusunderground 2parkingstalls& securedstoragelocker.THISComplexfeatures aGym &amenityroom.Easyaccess Freeway,Ferry &publictransit.ComeexperiencethelifestyleofSunnyTsawwassen! THESEPENTHOUSE’SRARELYCOME TO MARKET.CALLFORDETAILS.

NEWLISTING

Bedrooms: 5•Bathrooms:4 FloorArea:3,665sq.ft.

Welcomehome! Thisluxuriouscustom-builthome offers 5bedroom,3.5baths, afunctionallayout withroom forthewhole familyincluding amortgagehelper.Thishomeis ashowstopper featuring aninviting &openmainfloorconceptwith arelaxingprimarysuiteandtwootherbedroomsupstairs. Belowthemainfloor youwillfind aflexiblefloorplan offering apossiblesuiteoradditionalliving space.Featuringsolidoakfloors,9 ft. ceilings, agourmetkitchen,custommill workthroughout, cofferedceilings, wood wainscotting,heatedtilefloors,newexteriorpaint,high efficiencyfurnace & hot waterondemand. Locatedona fully fencedandgatedcornerlot completewith adetached garage &allintheKillarneyareaclose to shops,restaurants,schools,transit, recreationandmore!

RARE FIND!Spaciousupdated2 bedroom &den penthousewithopenconcept planandvaulted ceilings offers largeinterior& exterior viewsfrom2 decksof Mt.Baker,VancouverIsland,themarinaandfreighterson the Fraser River. As an endcornersuite allows forextra windowsproviding amazing naturallight in thegreat room/livingand dining area andfeelslikea rancherin thesky!The qualityhigh-endkitchen featureselaborate custom cherry cabinetry, an oversize peninsulaeating area complimented w/granitecounter tops,pullout appliancedrawer, thelatestsmart appliances anda huge pantry.Other updatesinclude lush flooringand qualitypaintthroughout.Alsooffersanicegymfacility& workshop,2 parkingstalls,a hugestorage looker anda 5 minute walk to oldtownLadner. (30127774)

Bedrooms: 5• Bathrooms:3 LotSize:14,704sq.ft.

Arareinvestmentopportunityintheheartof West Ladner.This wellcared forandloving family homeissituatedonanimpressive14,704Sq.ft.lotandhasloadsofpotential. Thehome offers 5 bedrooms,3bathroomsand over3,600Sq.ft.oflivingspace. Thepropertyis currently zone RD3andis stepsfromtheshopping centres,markets, coffeeshops,boutiques, restaurants,parks, recreation,schoolsandmore. Interestedpartiesshould checkwiththeCityofDelta forthebest useofthisspecialproperty.

OPENHOUSESUNDAY,2 -4PM

$1,689,000

5bedroomfamilyhome,largegardenlot walkableto schools,elementaryandhigh school,tonsofupdates.

$1,699,000

4bedroom4bathroomfamilyhomewith separateofficespaceanddetacheddream workshopon8568sqlot. OPENHOUSESUNDAY,2 -4PM 870BayviewDrive

330Tsawwassen,BeachRoad

$3,998,000

Panoramicoceanfrontproperty!85FT waterfrontage.Byappointmentonly.

$1,338,000 RenovatedstylishRancher.

$1,850,000

Thisstunningwater-viewhomeinthe prestigiousMonterragatedcommunity.

Spacious2bedroompenthouse,in immaculatecondition.

5050FentonDrive,Ladner

$1,998,000

Soughtafter&most desirableStreetin Ladneratastefully renovatedrancherona 13,091sqftentertaininggarden lot.

Beautifullymaintained andupdated 4bedroomfamilyhomeintheprestigious villagelocation.

WelcometoMonterra,agatedcommunity inBoundaryBay,tuckedawayonaquiet cul-de-sac.

9667thStreet,BoundaryBay

$2,395,00

NewerexecutiveHome 3minuteswalktotheBeach.

52843rdAve.,PebbleHill

$1,998,00

Fullyrenovatedhome-primelocation 4bdrm3fullspabaths,9376sqftlot backingontoPebbleHillElementary.

$1,450,000

NestlednexttoPointRobertsthisquiet propertyisaperfect locationforinvestors, builders,orsmallfamily.

1356CompstonCres.,Tsawwassen

$1,869,000

BEACHGROVE -beautifullyUPDATED 5bed3175SFhome onprivate &sunny7169SFlotonQUIETstreet!Idealfloor planforfamilies &entertainerswithgenerousroomsizesand spaceforhomeoffice &gym. This‘move inready’homeis walkingdistancetobeach, dyke,stores,coffeeshops &transit.

202115354ASt,Tsawwassen

$649,000

HERONPLACE -bright &spacious 2bed 2bath 1154sqftcondoinQUIET &desirablelocation! Featuresincludeupdatedbathrooms,NEWcarpet& freshpaint,privatesouthdeck,undergroundparking &locker,1smallpetOK. Walktoeverything!

5676GreenPlace,Ladner

$1,699,000

HAWTHORNE -‘move inready’2970sq.ft. 4bedexecutive homeonprivateSOUTHlotonQUIETcul-de-sac!Chef’s kitchen overlooksfamilyroom &backpatiowithhottub!Great floorplanforfamilies &entertainerswithspaceforhomeoffice &gym.Primary bedroomfeaturesspainspiredensuite &games roomupis abonus!Short walktoschools,parks &transit.

1480ViewCres.,Tsawwassen

$1,224,000

BEACHGROVE -bright &spacious 3bed 3bathdetachedhomewithUPDATED kitchen &baths!Privatedeckup,patio& grassyareadown -greatoutdoorliving space! Walktoeverything!

$3,550,000

POINTGREY -charmingbungalowwithbasement onlevel5941sqftlot(51’ x116.5’)inQUIET &very desirablelocation!Live inthiswellmaintainedhome, renovateorbuild yourdreamhome! Walktobeach,shops, Jericho TennisClub,RoyalVan YachtClub.

444716Orca Way, Tsawwassen

$965,000

SEASIDE -bright &spacious 4bed 3bath 1636sqfttownhomeindesirablecomplex withresortstyleamenities!Builtin2022 this‘likenew’homeis walkingdistanceto beach,stores,golf,transit.

3061258HunterRd.,Tsawwassen

$749,000

FAIRWAYESTATES -bright &spacious 2bed &den 2bath1367sqftcondoin QUIETcul-de-saclocation!Includes undergroundparking &storage, 1smallpetOK. Walktoeverything!

OPENSAT2-4

$1,679,880

6585HOLLYPARKDRIVE

•5BEDROOMS &3BATHROOMS

•3,341SQ.FTHOMEON ALARGE7,500+SQ.FTLOT

•2CARGARAGEWITH325SQ.FTDETACHEDGARAGE AT PROPERTYREAR

•RVPARKINGANDEVCHARGING AVAILABLE.

$1,779,900

•5BEDROOM

AWAYFROM LADNERVILLAGE

$1,299,900

4310 WRIVERROAD

•4BEDROOMS &2 BATHROOMS

•1,974SQ.FTINTERIORLIVINGSPACE

•LARGE7,500+SQ.FTLOT SIZE

•1BEDROOMSUITEBELOW

$1,569,900

498410A

AVENUE

•SITUATEDON AHUGE10,828SQ.FTLOTWITHSOUTH FACING BACKYARD

•OFFERING4BEDROOMS &3BATHROOMS

•SPACIOUS 2LEVEL HOMEOFFERING OVER 2,600SQ.FT INTERIORLIVINGSPACE

•CENTRALLOCATION,WALKINGDISTANCE TO SCHOOLS, SHOPPINGANDRECREATION

•2DRIVEWAYSOFFERINGAMPLE PARKING, RV PARKING AVAILABLE

#15-5661LADNERTRUNKROAD

•UPDATED 2BED 1BATHCONDO

•899SQ.FTINTERIORLIVINGSPACE

•LARGEWEST FACINGCOVEREDBALCONY

•1PARKING &1STORAGELOCKER

•WALKINGDISTANCE TO TRANSIT,RECREATIONANDSCHOOLS

$1,699,800 -$1,888,800

OPENHOUSESATURDAYANDSUNDAY2:30PM-4:30PM

KINGZCOURT-8233WILLIAMSROAD

•KINGZCOURTISA STUNNINGNEW TOWNHOUSEDEVELOPMENT

NESTLEDINTHECOVETED BROADMOORNEIGHBORHOODOF RICHMOND

•OFFERINGA MIXOF 2AND 3STORY HOMESWITH 3BEDROOMS AND2.5BATHROOMS •SPANNINGOVER 1,400SQ.FTOFMODERNLIVINGSPACEWITH LUXURIOUSFINISHESTHROUGHOUT

•2CARGARAGESFORALLUNITS,SIDEBYSIDEAND TANDEM OPTIONSAVAILABLE

$1,434,900

•FEATURING 4BEDROOMSAND 2BATHROOMS

•1,822SQ.FTHOMESITTINGON ALARGE7,300+SQ.FTLOT

•SUNNYSOUTH EXPOSED YARDFULLYFENCEDWITHWORKSHOP

•FULLYFINISHEDBASEMENTWITHIN-LAWACCOMMODATIONS

•EXCELLENT LOCATIONSTEPS AWAYFROMCROMIE PARKAND LADNER ELEMENTARYSCHOOL

$2,688,800

114550BSTREET

•CUSTOMBUILTHOMEINTHEHEARTOFTSAWWASSEN •BOASTING4,500+SQ.FTOFLUXURYLIVINGSPACE

•6BEDROOMS &6BATHROOMS •LEGAL 2BEDROOMBASEMENTSUITE

•OFFERSBUILTINVACUUM,AC,HRV,HEATEDFLOORS ANDCUSTOMLIGHTING

•PRIVATELANDSCAPED YARDWITHHOTTUB& SPRINKLERSYSTEM

OPENHOUSESATURDAY2:00PM-4:00PM

#78 -5550ADMIRAL WAY

•3BEDROOMS &3BATHROOMS •1,385SQ.FTOFBRIGHTOPENCONCEPTINTERIORLIVINGSPACE WITHGOLFCOURSEVIEWS •PRIVATESOUTHEXPOSED YARDBACKINGONTO“THELINKS” GOLFCOURSE •12,000SQ.FTCLUBHOUSEINCLUDINGOUTDOORPOOL & HOT TUB,FITNESSCENTERGYMNASIUMANDMORE $988,800

Rachel MacInnes

t - 778.829.5262

e-rachel@southdelta.homes w-www.rachelmacinnes.ca 2022 -2023SuttonDirector Award 2021SuttonPlatinum Award 2015 -2019REMAXExecutive Award

87952aStreet, Tsawwassen

Thisimpeccablydesigned4-bedroom,2-bathroom 1822sq.ft.homehasundergoneover$500,000 renovations, blendingluxurywithfunctionality.DesignedbySarah Gallop,everydetailinthishomehasbeenthoughtfully curatedforactiveliving.Anidealfamilyfunctionalliving spacewithanexpansive800+sq.ft.deckcompletewith astonefirepitand asoccerpitchforyourfamilytoenjoy theoutdoorsinstyle.Thechef’s kitchenhasThermador stainlesssteelappliances,Caesarstonequartzcountertops, andbeautifulMillrunmaplehardwoodfloorsthatrun seamlesslythroughoutthehome!30-yearwarranty roof, newerwindows &a200sq.ft.workshopwith220+/-wiring.

Priced @$1,649,900

1711SwanRoad, Tsawwassen

TranquilOceansidenon-strataproperty, withnostrata fees!3-bedroom,3-bathhalfduplexoffersoceanside living!EnjoyOceanviewsfromthecomfortofyourprivate westfacingthebackyardnestledin aprimelocationof TsawwassenShores! The openconceptlivingspaceis beautifullyfinishedwith18ftceilings,hardwood floors, andanabundanceofwindowsforbeautifulsunsets.A 4-footheatedcrawl spaceoffers ample roomtokeep yourbelongingsorganized.Locatedjust a2-minutedrive from TsawwassenSpringsGolfCourse,and Tsawwassen MillsShoppingMall.

Priced@ $1,229,800

5494947A Ave,Ladner $929,000

•VillageGardens,locatedintheheartofhistoricLadnerVillage.

•Nearlynew2-bedroom,3-bathroomend-unittownhouse offers1,344sq.ft.

•Extrastorageoneveryfloorplus aDOUBLEgarage.

•LocatedontheQUIETsideof thecomplex,featuringartificial turf&pavers foreffortlessoutdoorenjoyment.

4151892StarlingDrive, Tsawwassen

$429,900

•Exceptional topfloorunit.

•Featureshighceilings &anabundanceofnaturallight.

•Offering abright &invitingatmosphere.

•Oneparking &onestoragelocker.

•Minutesto Tsawwassenmills,Golfcourse &more!

#156105RiverRoad

$1,159,000

•Featuresopenconceptstyleliving,largegourmetkitchen, familyroometc.

•SidebysideDoublegaragewithlargefencegardens!

•StepstoMillennium Trail,Riversetting& Restaurants!

NEWPRICE

$2,999,999 #600 -1777

St.

3,021 sq.ft. |1,874 sq. ft. Patio Built 2016

PenthouseOfficeSpaceat NorthgateTower.

$1,599,000

1006 Eden Crescent

2,820sq.ft.buildable+garage Lotsize5,640sq.ft. Lot ready to build yourdreamhome this spring. No GST.

11031

RiverRoad

2,068sq.ft.|4Bed/2Bath 1.59AcreLot Stunning Views with Development Potential. $1,499,000

St.

1,341sq.ft.|2Bed/2Bath Built1998 Carl Jensen Built Perfectfor Downsizers.

$2,748,000

1715

Duncan Dr.

3,291sq.ft.|5Bed/6Bath 5,769sq.ft.lot

NewBuildin Beach GrovewithStudio.

2,638sq.ft.|4Bed/4Bath 42’BoatSlip Largestfloat-home inCanoe Pass Village. $1,249,000

CentralWillowbrook Open Concept Condo. $545,000 #113459 RiverRd.

852sq.ft.|2Bed/2Bath Built2012

$779,999 #132 –5421 10thAve.

1,331 sq.ft. 2Bed /2 Bath Renovated townhomein Sundial Villa.

1648 Spyglass Cresc.

3,037sq.ft. 4Bed /3 Bath 8,751sq.ft. lot Ideal FamilyHome in ImperialVillage. $1,648,000

$509,000

#307–20686 Eastleigh Cresc.

792sq.ft. 2Bed /2 Bath Built 2020 Spacious Central Langley CityUnit.

$1,498,000

1254 Pacific Dr.

2857sq.ft. 5Bed /4 Bath Executivehome in Stahaken Subdivision.

2,267sq.ft. 4Bed /3 Bath 4,033sq.ft. lot Custom Build inCharming Steveston. $1,848,000 SOLD

3180 Steveston Hwy.

Custom Built Rancher with MountainView. $2,288,000

1267 Pacific Dr. 4,005sq.ft. 3Bed /3 Bath 11,044sq.ft. lot

Yes,central Tsawwassenlocation offersthisSouth West corner townhousewithaprivate balcony +patiogarden. Updated Kitchen +baths,gas fireplace and2car parking. Come &see on Sunday,2-4.563216thAve,Tsawwassen.

Todd Jackson, B.A.

AmyLambert, B.A.

Mike VanStraaten, BMgt Realtor

410– Bridge &Elliott, Ladner

113562216THAVENUE$969,900

•Fully Updated: Thepenthouse wascompletelyrenovated in2018bythesuperintendent of construction,featuringastunningkitchen withgranitecountertops,a breakfast bar, and beautifulcherrycabinets.

•OpenConcept &HighCeilings: Thekitchen flows intothediningroomand sunkenliving room,which boasts11-footceilingsand an abundanceofnatural lightfrompiano windows.

•Updated Bathrooms: Allbathroomswereredone,withthe masterensuitebeing enlarged foradded comfortand luxury.

•Private &ScenicLocation: Theunitisinthe bestspotinthecomplex,awayfrom thestreet,backingontoa greenbeltwithsouth-facingexposure.

•Large Deck &Garden: Features aspacioussideyardwitha garden areaand ahugeredonedeckofferinggreat privacy.

•LargeParcel:17.34-acresquarepropertywithsubstantial roadfrontageanda roughed-inseconddrivewayentrance.

•CharmingHome:Cozy4-bedroomEnglishstylehomewitha4-year-oldroof,fresh exteriorpaint,andnewcarpets.

•EquestrianFacilities:Includes a5-stallbarn,hayfield,andspaciouspasturearea previouslyusedasanequestrianfacility.

•ConvenientLocation:SituatedbetweenLadnerand Tsawwassen,closeto Tsawwassen MillsMall,BCFerries,TFNIndustrialPark,and30minutesfromVancouver.

•Investment Potential:Propertyhassignificantinvestmentpotentialwithfutureport expansionplansandadjacencyto 2BCRailpropertiesneartherailway.

•Large 16,071sq.ft. LEVELlot withoneofthe largestpropertiesinthe neighborhood.

•5-bedroom,2-level home witha 7-year-old roof,hardwoodfloors, and updatesdownstairs.

•Spaciousfloorplan with room for in-lawaccommodations onthelower level.

• Potential forfuturedevelopment: duplex,4 units,oruptoan 8,734sq. ft. home (subjecttoDelta approval).

•Prime location, just 15minutes fromeverythingintown—perfectfora growingfamilyseeking both spaceand convenience.

WESTHAMISLAND...PARADISE!

2584WESTHAMISLANDROAD $2,750,000

•Prime Location: 3.19-acreparcelonWesthamIsland,offeringthe tranquilityof country livingjust 10 minutesfromurban conveniences.

•CharmingHome: Features awell-maintained 1,479sq. ft.3-bedroom rancherwith spacious roomsthroughout.

•OutdoorFeatures: Includes alargegarden area,astorage shed,and beautifully landscapedsurroundings.

•Expansion Potential: DeltaMunicipalityallowsfor theconstructionofa3,552 sq.ft. homeplusanadditional1,937sq. ft.dwelling, idealfor extendedfamilies.

•UniqueLifestyle: Enjoya speciallifestyle closetonaturewhile beingmoments away fromtheamenities ofDelta.

• DevelopmentSite: 9,545sq. ft.lot,approximately 0.22acres.

• ZoningPotential: MunicipalitysuggestsRM 1orRM2 zoningfora four-storybuilding.

20ACRES, 2HOMES &AMAZING BARN

• PotentialAssembly: Sitecouldbecombinedwithadjacentproperties (11659, 11663, and11671 229thStreet) fordevelopment.

• NeighboringDevelopments: Fivelotsnextdoorarecurrently under redevelopment.

• CurrentUse: Familyhomesuitableforrental;sellerpreferslong-term rent back.

•Prime Parcel:20.25-acrepropertywithtwo homesand an8,400sq. ft.barn, locatedona quietsection of 104thnearBoundaryBay andaprivate airstrip.

•DrivewayAccess: Future drivewayaccessoffHornbyDrive,suitablefor largetrucks.

•SecondHome: A3-bedroom rancher, idealasa future buildingsite.

•MainHome: A3,162 sq.ft. 4-bedroomrancher,built in1972,renovated in1987,witha roof replaced 12years agoand a30-carcementdriveway.

•Barn:A first-classfacilityusedfor breedingracehorses,witha steelroof andcladding, suitableforvarious farminguseswithgoodnearbyirrigation. MLSR2711985360ºTOUR

TOP10%GREATER VANCOUVERREALTORS *REBGVstats CALLAmber &Jenniferfor acomplimentaryhomeevaluation today!

Wellmaintainedcondow/modernopenﬂoorplan

•Upgradedwideplankhardwoodfloors

•Spaciouskitchen,largeislandw/seatingfor four,s/sappliances,granitecountertops

•1parking,storage,petswelcome!

Quietsideof acharmingbuildingw/12 residences

•Welldesignedlayoutw/9-ftceilings,flex space &largeprimarysuite

•Gas fireplaceandstove(gasinc.instratafees) •1parking,storage,petswelcome!

Primebuildinglot,quietlocation,closetotown

•Largeflatlotw/70.57ftfrontage

rearyard

Movein readywell-maintainedgem

•Grandentrancew/stunningcurvedstaircase

•Two family rooms withcosygasfireplaces

•Sunroom/solariumoverlookingthesunny south-facingyard 4| 2.5 |2651sqft $1,499,000 203-4743RiverRd.

2| 2| 1374sqft $719,000

River,marina &gardenviews

•Spacious floor planw/deckaccessfrom every room

•Resortstyleamenities &vibrantsocialclub

•PrimelocationnearLadnerVillage

&SPACIOUS,WESTEXPOSED 3-LEVEL1,750SQ.FT., 4BDRMS, 4BATHS, 2CAR GARAGE TOWNHOMEWITHONLYONENEIGHBOUR.

5021350VIEWCRESCENT, TSAWWASSEN BEAUTIFULUPDATES!1707SQ.FT., 2BDRMS, 2FULL BATHS, GORGEOUSOPENLIVINGROOM &KITCHEN.529SQ.FT.VIEW DECK &MORE!THEBESTVIEWSINTSAWWASSEN! INTHECLASSICWITHAMAZINGVIEWS!

AMUSTSEE!

OPENSUNDAY 2-4

WITHCOMPLETEPRIVACY!ON6,500SQ.FT.LOT WITH PARK-LIKE GARDENS!BEAUTIFULLYRENOVATED! 1,602SQ.FT.WITH 2BDRMS &DEN.. AMUSTSEE!

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Phil wasborninAustraliain 1947 to Role and Kathleen,and movedtoNorth Vancouverat the ageof3,wherePhilattendedelementaryand high schoolbeforegoing to work at BC Hydroasa Draftsmanbeforemovingonasa Surveyoranda Planner.After37 yearswithHydro,hespenthis retirement volunteeringfor numerous community services such as MealsonWheels, Toys forTots, ChristmasHampers, Owland Poppies,for which he wasrecognizedwithan“ExemplaryService to Community”Award from Queen ElizabethII.

Ahighlightof Phil’slifewashisannual (mostly hand-delivered) Christmascards,which he maintained for60years;stayingintouchwithover 700acquaintances,familiesand friends.

Phil waspreceded in deathbyhis parents, Role and Kathleen,hisbrother Doug,his spouseLinda, and is survived by hissons Paul,Steven& Brendon,hisdaughter Erin,andhisgrandchildren Chase, Brodie, Paige& Damon.

CelebrationofLifeisJune8thatTsawwassen Springs,5133Springs Blvd,Tsawwassen, BC,from 1pm to 5pm.

With heavy hearts,weannouncethepassingof Dr. JamesSimsTrotman, abeloved father,husband,and friend. Born in Toronto, heearnedhismedicaldegree from theUniversityofTorontoand marriedJoan Robinson in 1962,beginning alifetimeofloveand partnership.Together,theyraisedtheirchildren— Doug,Laura,and Rob—in Ontariobeforemovingto Vancouver in 1972, whereheworkedatthe TsawwassenMedicalClinic and wasinstrumental in founding DeltaHospital.

James found joyinskiingatWhistler, boating, and family gatheringsat theirlovinglyrestored100-yearoldfarmhouseinLadner.His passion forgospel musicwas aconstant source ofhappiness. He endured theheartbreakinglossofhis sonDoug to ALSin2021.After Joan’s passing in 2015,hefound love againwithhis devotedwife, CarolGriffing.

He is survived by Carol; hischildren,Laura(Doug) and Rob(Cheryl); Carol’schildren, Doug Griffing (Terri)and SueTait(Pete); theircherished grandchildren;and extended family.

Acelebrationoflifewill beheldonMay 3,2025,at 11:00AMatCedar Park Church in Ladner,BC. To sharememoriesand condolences,pleasevisit mykeeper.comand search for"JamesTrotman",or visitthe linkbelow.

Rest well, Dad. Your love endures.

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Honour thememoryof someone specialby making adonationin theirnametoDelta Hos‐pitaland Community Health Foundation.

Donations made in memory of your loved one canbeacknowl‐edgedwithcards sent to family membersandan acknowledgementand receiptsent to the donor.

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With deep love and gratitude,weannouncethe peacefulpassingof Gerrit (Jerry)Kraan, adevoted husband, fatherand Opa,on March15,2025,at PeacePortalSeniorsVillage.

Jerrywas thefamily'stowerof strength,always thinkingofothersbeforehimself.Eveninhis final years,hereassuredthosearoundhimthathe was happyand well, neverwantinganyone to worryabout him.

Born in Mijdrecht,theNetherlands,onJanuary3, 1926, Jerrymarriedhisbeloved Anna in 1952 in Bussum. In 1957,theymade thelife-changing decision to immigratetoCanada, settlinginLadner, BritishColumbia. He began workingatCoulterand MarshMachine Shop,eventually purchasingthe businessastheoriginal ownersretiredand renaming itLadner Harbour MachineShop.

After five yearsinCanada, Jerryand Annaembraced parenthood,adoptingthree childrenwhom they cherishedas theirgreatestgift. Theirloveand dedication to family were evident in everything they did. They were also deeplyinvolvedintheLadner ChristianReformedChurch,whereJerry servedas anelder formanyyears. Hisgenerosityextended to the Ladner ChristianSchool,whereheservedonthe board,andas amemberof theLadner Business Association. He was always ready with adviceor assistance, guided by hisunwaveringfaith in God. Oneofhis favorite sayings was, “Youneverget more outoflifethan youput into it”- aprinciple he lived by every day.

Afterretiring, Jerryand Anna shared apassion for travel,often exploringintheirRVand creating cherished memories with family and friends.Manyof their adventures included theireight grandchildren— along withtheirbikesand toys!

JerrycalledLadnerhomefor64 years, spendinghis final3.5yearsatPeacePortalSeniorsVillage,where hewasdeeplygratefulfor theexceptional care he received.

Jerrywaspredeceased by hisbeloved Anna in January2024,as well ashisson Peter,grandson Jason,brothers Andries, Jaap,and Wim, and sisters Joyce and Nel. He islovinglyremembered by his daughterBetty-Ann(Don), sonWayne (Jeannette),7 grandchildren,and 12 great-grandchildren.Jerry’s legacyisoneof love,laughter,faith,andunwavering devotiontofamilyand community.Hewill bedearly missed, buthis memory will continue to inspireand comfortusall.

AcelebrationofbothJerry and Anna’sextraordinary lives will beheld atLadner ChristianReformed ChurchonSaturdayMay 3at2:00o‘clock p.m.

Itis with deepestsadness butenduring love we announce thepassing ofEdon January26,2025.

Ed was predeceasedby hisbrother Paul,his parentsGreenwood (Walter)andJessie andhis cherished daughter Kim Survived by his wife

Judi-Anne,stepchildren MichaelJanzen and Andrea (Omer) Onen.GranddaughterArden Tempest Wadden andpartner Lara. Grandsons EmreandJordan Onen.Ed wasextremely proud to haveserved inthemilitaryandasamember of theVancouverPoliceDepartment. Ed wasa Legion membersince1980.

Thankyou forthewonderful careatDelta Hospital,bothin emergencyand on the ward. Also, athankyou toFraserHealth, HomeSupport andIreneThomasHospice.Dr.AshleyNicholson and Dr.Florian Kuchenbaurerthankyouso much forall your careand understanding. Noservice byEd’srequest.

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