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Husband named top citizen Former mayor honoured at chamber’s Hats Off to Excellence Awards gala IAN JACQUES

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Former mayor and consummate volunteer Doug Husband is the 2019 Delta Citizen of the Year.

Husband was presented with the honour at the 68th annual Hats Off to Excellence Awards gala hosted by the Delta Chamber of Commerce in front of a sold out crowd at Tsawwassen Springs last Friday night.

A descendant of the pioneering Pybus family that has a history of community service in Delta, Husband is the fourth member of the family to be named Citizen of the Year.

He said he was humbled and proud to receive the honour.

“What I have learned from volunteerism, I have learned from my family,” Husband told the crowd at Tsawwassen Springs. “We don’t do it for recognition, we actually do it because we enjoy volunteerism and that has been a part of my life.”

He has given countless hours to local volunteer organizations over the years, including Delta Hospital, Little House Society, Delta Sport Development Centre, Delta Museum and Archives, Delta police board, Rotary Club of Ladner and Delta Hospice Foundation.

In 2002, he was the recipient of the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal for Community Service.

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Doug Husband, shown with wife Maureen, was named Citizen of the Year last Friday night in Tsawwassen.

member of the Delta Heritage Society, recently spearheading a fundraising campaign to secure an original oil painting of Port Guichon, circa 1903, painted by worldrenowned marine artist John Horton. The painting was recently donated to the Delta Museum and Heritage Society.

Husband was reluctant to accept Citizen of the Year recognition, quick to point to the good others have done in the community.

“I really don’t know how to thank-you for this

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evening — it is beyond expectations,” he said. “I love this community. It is small enough where we can involve the business community and then work closely with Delta council who has done many wonderful things for this municipality, which goes back many generations.

Hats off to Delta council, hats off to the business community and hats off

to those people that have vision that resulted in this community rising to over 100,000 people.”

Husband paid tribute to his wife and family for being by his side through all his political and volunteer endeavours. He has been married to Maureen for 58 years and is a father, grandfather and greatgrandfather.

“I just want you to know if anyone had said two months ago I would be standing here, I would have said you are crazy.

There are people out there who have done equal or

more work than I have done. I want you to know that ’til my dying breath I will remember this evening, so thank you very much.”

In his political career, Husband was elected five times to Delta council from 1979 to 1990, serving as mayor from 1987 to 1990.

In 2012, he started contributing to the Community Comment column in the Optimist and recently turned those columns wrote over five years into a book called Community Comments.

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Man threatened with knife by two thieves South Delta Crime Beat

The purpose of the Crime Beat is to educate and inform the public about some of the property crime trends occurring in South Delta and other files of interest. If you see anything occurring that you believe to be suspicious, call 911 for inprogress crimes and emergencies or 604-946-4411 for other assistance.

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

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• Nov. 18, 4:26 p.m., 700block of 53rd Street: South Delta Secondary reported on behalf of a student that the student’s bike was sto-

len from school racks on Nov. 13. The bike was not locked at the time of the theft. The matter remains under investigation.

• Nov. 19, 12:44 a.m., 1500-block of 56th Street: A number of callers reported loud music being played from a vehicle in the parking lot. Police attended and located a vehicle playing loud music with six individuals standing around it, with open liquor in view. Driver apologized for the noise. Police advised the driver, who disclosed that he had a few drinks, to leave the vehicle in the parking lot, and find other transportation home. All six individuals departed in taxis.

• Nov. 22, 9 p.m., 5400block of 16th Avenue: Police were called to a report of a car being broken into after the owner

forgot to lock the doors.

Items taken from the vehicle included a black backpack, Beats headphones, gym equipment, gift cards and bank cards, totalling a value of $400.

• Nov. 23, 4:12 a.m., 1700-block of 56th Street: Police were called after a man went down to his underground parkade where he witnessed two males breaking into vehicles. The man confronted the two males, and they allegedly pulled out a knife and told him to leave them alone. The males left the area by foot and bike, leaving four vehicles broken into.

• Nov. 23, 6:28 a.m., 1700-block of Farrell Crescent: Police were called to a report of a vehicle being broken into. The owner of the vehicle forgot to lock their doors, and a

bag left in the vehicle was stolen. The bag had $750 worth of items in it.

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• Nov. 17, 4:38 p.m., 3800-block of River Road West: Police were called regarding a theft of thousands of litres of fuel and a pressure washer.

Sometime overnight a suspect entered the open gate to the property and stole 4,000 litres of gas, diesel and a pressure washer.

The total value of the fuel was approximately $9,000.

• Nov. 17, 4:11 p.m., 4600-block of Clarence Taylor Crescent: Police received a number of calls about a man causing a disturbance at the Ladner Skate Park. Police located the man nearby. He was cooperative with police and indicated he was suffering from mental health

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• Nov. 18, 4100-block of 40th Street: Police were called to a report of a break and enter. The suspects cut the lock of a gate and entered the property, stealing six propane tanks and attempted to drain a commercial diesel tank.

• Nov. 19, 5200-block of Ladner Trunk Road: Police observed a vehicle where the registered owner had an invalid licence status.

A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was observed to have an odour of liquor along with blood shot eyes and redness to the face. A breath sample was taken where the driver blew a “Warn.” An immediate roadside prohibition was served and the driver’s licence was seized.

The driver left the scene on foot.

• Nov. 23, 3:48 a.m.

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• Nov. 23, 10:05 p.m., 4400-block of Clarence Taylor Crescent: Complainant attended police headquarters to report that he had found a credit card on Ladner Trunk Road. Police checked and there were no files leading police to believe the card had been stolen. Owner of the card advised that it was available for pick up.

A B.C. Supreme Court judge has ordered a woman to pay almost $35,000 in damages following a road rage incident near the George Massey Tunnel two years ago.

The incident happened on June 2, 2017 in a northbound lane on Highway 99 near the entrance to the tunnel.

According to the reasons for judgement, released last week, plaintiff Michael Henderson received facial injuries as a result of an altercation

involving the defendant, Jacqueline McGregor, after a near-collision.

In his ruling, Justice Paul Walker said, “I found him (Henderson) to be an entirely forthright witness who provided a credible, candid, consistent and unshaken account of events. Ms. McGregor’s testimony was not credible. Her evidence was internally inconsistent on key matters.”

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Hospice board approves MAiD ahead of AGM

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Three years after it became law, Delta Hospice has approved offering MAiD.

The Delta Hospice Society board voted last week in favour of implementing the Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) service.

The decision comes just a week before the society holds another annual general meeting tonight.

In a letter to staff and volunteers, board chair Jim Levin said allowing MAiD at the Irene Thomas

Hospice in Ladner was a difficult decision.

After speaking with palliative care physicians and experts, the decision was made based on the fact that MAiD is written into Canadian law and is widely accepted in hospice facilities across B.C., he said, adding that to not allow MAiD also brings potential human rights violations.

“The board recognizes that there are those that support MAiD in hospice

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The English language seems devoid of anything that can tell of the ache, anger, depression, the feeling of senselessness, hopelessness - words that explain the why’s???!?, the bitter sadness - the new meaning of ‘FOREVER’. It is the heaviest empty we have ever known.

During the first few weeks of our Marley’s passing away, our attention was so often drawn to the sky, the heavens.

Snow Geese... constantly calling, flying, forming and reforming their flight onwards. This ever-changing pattern over our heads was a mirror image of what was happening for us here on the ground.

Limp with this loss - we have discovered love we didn’t realize that was a part of our lives. Losing one beloved family member - our extended family grew 100-fold.

As the geese above would move their community into the next day, the leaders would notice the slack of those less strong, fall back, and keep them moving... encouraging them that the flight is worth it... necessary... in time strength will return to an ability to stay ...to continue... to keep moving forward… to acceptance.

Marley’s soul… and Mike, Linda, Finn and Kaya… We are all humbled

by this community’s generosity. This kindness has been demonstrated at a steady, undiluted, blessed rate. Kind warm hugs, feasts, flowers, donations to Luke 15 House and our family. The list is extensive, and we are frightened to provide names for fear of missing too many. There are that many.

You, our community family, are the most beautiful gift a family can be blessed to have. As we struggle behind at this time, we thank you for broadening your wingspan, and keeping us on this flight forward... we are grateful.

With a pain that is still so raw, we feel an urgency to bring to all of ours and your attention the crisis of drug use in this community. We know and understand that our sorrow will become smoother, but there will just be another family stepping into our footsteps if something is not done about it. Something Drastic must be done to help stop this epidemic. The police seem powerless to stop it. Our Judiciary hands out weak sentencing for offenders selling illicit drugs, fentanyl is ever present in street drugs.

It is killing people every day. It killed our Marley.

We will be holding a meeting to discuss this crisis sometime in January, please email us to be informed of the venue and date. deltacommunitygroup@gmail.com Respectfully The Halpen Family

and those that do not. It is important to note that the board respects the right of conscientious objectors regarding both the assessment and administration of MAiD. No staff or volunteers will be involved with MAiD in any way if they are personally opposed,” he said.

Levin acknowledged the issue has caused conflict within the organization, but the board made a decision based on what it believes to be in the best interest of the society.

Currently, those at the hospice wanting the endof-life procedure have to be transported to another facility.

The Optimist has learned that last Wednesday was the third time in the past 18 months the hospice society board has held a vote on implementing MAiD, including one earlier this month.

The two previous votes rejected the idea, but recent resignations have altered the board’s makeup and changed the outcome for last week’s vote.

When the Optimist reached out to Levin to ask why the board would hold a vote when the AGM was just a week away, he did not respond.

Tonight’s meeting at Ladner’s Genesis Theatre is being held after last month’s AGM, described by some as a fiasco, had to be halted due to voting irregularities. That meeting at a packed Harris Barn ended up with more ballots cast for the nonprofit organization’s board than members who registered to vote.

At that time, there were approximately 400 members eligible to vote, a number that has since swelled to 620. The surge in society membership is attributed to an internal debate over MAiD as well as concerns over the actions of previous management.

Dying with Dignity Canada is applauding the decision by the Delta Hospice Society board to implement MAiD.

In a news release this week, the national not-forprofit organization, which says it’s committed to protecting end-of-life rights for Canadians, noted the board’s decision means people can now receive the service on-site at the Irene Thomas Hospice in Ladner rather than having to be transferred elsewhere.

“We congratulate and thank the Delta Hospice Society for putting the rights and interests of patients first,” said Susan Jobes, a co-chair of the organization’s Vancouver chapter.

“This decision sends a strong message: that people at end of life shouldn’t have to choose between high-quality hospice care and their right to medical assistance in dying.

They deserve fair access to both.”

Dying with Dignity Canada says hospices and long-term care homes that currently ban MAiD should follow the Delta Hospice’s lead.

“In our work as independent witnesses for MAiD, we see firsthand the human cost of allowing publicly funded health care facilities to ban MAiD on-site,” said Vancouver chapter co-chair Alex Muir.

“People who request MAiD are some of the frailest, most physically compromised people in our health care system.

They should not have to leave the comfort and security of their hospice beds in order to access their right to a peaceful, assisted death,” Muir added.

In July 2016, the federal government passed legislation allowing MAiD. The Fraser Health Authority approved its policy later that year that mandates hospice facilities provide the procedure.

Although Fraser Health hasn’t forced Delta Hospice to provide MAiD thus far, there’s concern the health region could cut off funding if the society refused to do so.

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It’s a challenging and broad-scoping portfolio that she intends to tackle head-on.

That’s how Delta MP Carla Qualtrough describes her new role in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet.

Qualtrough was named minister of employment, workforce development and disability inclusion last Wednesday during a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa.

Qualtrough, who was reelected for a second term in October’s federal election, was previously the minister of public services, procurement and accessibility.

“I’m super excited,” she told the Optimist. “I’m a social policy-minded person and this gives me a real chance to dig in on areas that I’m interested in personally, but that also fundamentally impact Canadians.

“I’ve gone from a larger department that worked more behind the scenes of government operations to support government to deliver for Canadians to the largest department that delivers services and programs to Canadians.”

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sion, which is an evolution of her previous role as minister of accessibility.

“So when you unpack that a little it is such a massive list, but Deltans will know programs like Employment Insurance, Canada Summer Jobs, Canada Student Loans, Temporary Foreign Workers – really any program that impacts employment and skill development,” she said.

“I’m also responsible for Service Canada, which is the face of government for Canadians. It’s a lot, but it excites me to think that this is really where the rubber hits the road both from an economic and a social policy perspective.”

The 36-member cabinet unveiled by Trudeau has many holdovers as well as some new faces.

“It’s a really solid team,” said Qualtrough.

“We came into a minority government situation with a solid bench and a

deep bench to draw from both in terms of those of us returning and new talent in the pool. I think the prime minister made some excellent choices.

“Reconfiguring some departments and roles made sense. Now that we have done this for four years we know what should naturally come together and my department is a good example of that. Before two different ministers held these responsibilities, so by bringing these together, it is more a continuity of experience for people.”

As far as the disability inclusion component of her portfolio, Qualtrough said she’s excited to implement the Accessible Canada Act and take government to the next level for people with disabilities.

She said as she works through her new portfolio she plans to reach out to Deltans and work closely on implementing ideas.

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Murphy’s Law

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TED MURPHY

ne of the really good guys in Delta received welldeserved recognition last Friday night when Doug Husband was named Citizen of the Year.

Long remembered as the mayor who presided over the longest public hearing in Canadian history during the turbulent TDL days of 1989, the lifelong Deltan is far more than just a former political figure in these parts.

He’s a Deltan through and through, a true community builder who loves this place as much as anyone, and continues to show that love even though he’s facing significant health challenges.

I first crossed paths with Husband during a civic by-election campaign in early 1987 and at first blush he seemed like that typical polished politician.

You know the type — handsome, well dressed, well spoken, the guy who said all the right things, a least according to a right-leaning constituency. Throw a beautiful wife and family into the mix and he seemed just a little too perfect.

Talk to him for any length of time, however, and you come away with a completely different impression of a man who views himself as a good ol’ Delta boy, one of 31 members of the class of 1956 at Delta High. He’s the first to poke fun at himself and offers others plenty of opportunity to do the same, laughing along with the barbs he brings upon himself.

As much as he was in the political spotlight during more than a decade on Delta council, his overarching mission has always been to make Delta a better place. He was doing that before he was elected and has continued to do so in the decades since political life, his list of voluntary contributions extensive and his accomplishments many.

In typical Husband fashion, despite his health challenges, he was out this summer organizing a fundraiser to ensure a significant piece of Delta’s history, a John Horton painting of historic Port Guichon, finds its way into public hands. It has because of Husband’s efforts, although he’ll brush off any praise, pointing to the work of others.

It was the same approach he took with his speech last Friday night, embarrassed by the recognition and quick to compliment others.

He’s correct, there are many people out there doing good things for Delta, but make no mistake, there’s only one Doug Husband.

Efforts to create new on-farm revenue need gov’t support

T

he NDP government gave a quarterly update on its finances this week which saw the budget surplus shrink by over $100 million. The province is still in a surplus position but potential ICBC losses of $400 million and a hemorrhaging forest industry could change things dramatically by the next quarterly update.

The forest industry is dying a slow, painful death. A big part of this decades-long decline has been due to the devastating impact of the pine beetle in our interior forests but beyond that the industry failed to evolve from its “primary” industry roots.

Raw logs continue to be shipped abroad when they should be processed locally.

It used to be that B.C.’s economy was primarily a resourcebased economy but that is no longer the case. Forestry, mining, fishing and agriculture were the big four for a long time, but our economy has thankfully diversified to keep the ship afloat.

Like forestry, mining has suffered as an industry.

Environmental concerns, downturns in markets, land claim issues and other factors have hamstrung growth in this once booming sector of our economy.

Fishing has also declined from the glory days. The government

Community Comment MIKE SCHNEIDER

now combines the commercial fishing industry with aquaculture and together they combined for a $1.18 billion contribution to what is now known as the agri-food and seafood sector. Agriculture, livestock and poultry account for $3.21 billion while food and beverage processing accounts for $9.8 billion of the $14 billion sector. (BC fast-stats 2017) The agri-food and seafood sector is the fifth largest contributor to our GDP. (cred BC) I think it’s important to note the processing number in this sector. This implies taking raw materials and adding value to them. Adapting and diversifying can certainly pay off over the long haul. Take our wine industry, for instance. Not only is the product fantastic, the means in which the industry has marketed its product has been exceptional. Tasting

rooms, hotels, restaurants and the like abound in the Okanagan. Talk about developing a workforce and the creation of a whole new sector that we now call agri-tourism.

The Ministry of Agriculture may want to rethink some of its land use strategies. It seems like every other day there’s a story of a farmer who has been denied the opportunity to add value to his or her primary business. This approach may cripple the agriculture industry in the end and I don’t think we want to go down the forestry road here because we are talking about food.

Moreover, the stories of the denial of opportunity for farmers can only send a negative message to new farmers and young people who may consider a career in the business. We should be encouraging this potential workforce by showing that innovation and the development of new revenue streams is a good thing.

We shouldn’t put the brakes on a $14-billion contributor to our economy. Rather, we should be looking at ways to nurture agriculture and grow the food economy in the hopes we can support existing farmers and generate new ones.

Mike Schneider is founder of Project Pickle and likes to write about growing, cooking and eating food. He is a Jamie Oliver Food Revolution ambassador.

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Letters

Bridge supporters spreading misinformation about tunnel

Editor: Here we go again, the bridge builders and their supporters are spreading misleading and false information about the proposed new tunnel crossing. They have stated the following: 1. That sediment dredged from the river bottom to install the immersed tunnel could be contaminated and become harmful to public while it is being stored.

If that’s the case, then what happens to the hundreds of thousands of cubic metres of sand dredged by the Port of Vancouver and dumped in the Salish Sea, sand that is used for preloading of our highways or the preload used for land development?

Let us remember the land that created the cities of Delta, Richmond, New

Westminster and Surrey was created from the same river sediment.

2. The construction of the immersed tunnel would harm the fisheries and ecosystem of the Fraser River.

As was done in the construction of the George Massey Tunnel, no dredging would take place during the migration of the salmon, nor is there any dredging done by the Port of Vancouver on the lower Fraser River during that time.

Secondly, during the installation of the immersed tunnel there would not be an open trench across the Fraser River; dredging would only be undertaken just before one tunnel section is installed and backfilled to the original depth.

Nor would any of this work be undertaken dur-

ing freshet season as the water current speed would not allow it.

3. That the construction of the new immersed tunnel would interfere in navigation of ships.

As was done with the construction of the George Massey Tunnel, radio communication by a tower on site with the various docking facilities on the Fraser would ensure there are no delays or safety concerns.

The present George Massey Tunnel is not falling apart, leaking or contaminated as previously reported by the same bridge or industrial interest.

We must not allow the misinformation of the bridge interests to influence the public that a bridge is the best alternative for the Fraser River.

Douglas George Massey

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Taxpayer takes exception to council raise

Editor: Nice card to play, Murphy’s Law, Nov. 21 Your editorial is too kind to Delta’s mayor and council. I take exception to council members voting themselves a 24 to 30 per cent pay increase, the same as I objected to the earlier golden handshake.

These people sought election to a four-year term to provide leadership to our community. I view it not as a career but as an opportunity to provide direction to the City of Delta.

While the total effect on the City of Delta budget may be a small percentage, it demonstrates an attitude that will affect management and employees in

Money for politicians, not seniors

Editor: Re: Nice card to play, Murphy’s Law, Nov. 21 I sure I wish I had a card up my sleeve that would enable me to give myself a raise as Delta council has done.

Yes, they work hard, but so do many in Delta.

As a senior, I have suggested that Delta offer a reduced senior recreation monthly pass, as other cities have done. So far, no deal. No money perhaps?

Jean Wightman both their expectations of salaries and how they manage city expenses.

And, who pays? We, the taxpayers, pay. I am surprised how few letters to the editor there have been when it is such a hot topic around coffee.

Most of us have not been able to convince our employers, or if self-

employed, to give ourselves a pay increase to fund the increased cost of property taxes, user fees, etc. legislated by council.

Why should council members believe that, when they lose an unusual tax benefit enjoyed by elected officials, they should be reimbursed?

Bill Sharkey

It’s not cheap, it’s charitable, to send email greetings

Editor: No matter what your religious belief, every Christmas it is a tradition in Canada to mail greeting cards to your family and friends. For the last many years we have been sending greetings via email.

Recently one of our friends remarked that it looks cheap to send greetings by email. I wonder

how many of your readers must feel that way.

We explained to our friend that for years the postal fees and the value of cards that we save we donate to a charity of our choice.

This is over and above the normal donations that we make to worthwhile organizations.

I feel it is the message

and the spirit that you like to convey through Christmas greetings.

Would it not be in a true Christmas spirit if we take advantage of technological progress and send Christmas messages by email and donate the postage amount so saved to some worthwhile organization?

R.H. (Rusty) Deshmukh

Caring community comes to rescue after woman falls

Editor: On Friday, Nov. 22, my elderly mom had a bad fall outside the Envision Credit Union at the Town Centre Mall. My sincerest thanks to the gentleman

who witnessed it, who rushed to tend and comfort my mom and stayed with us until the ambulance arrived.

Thanks also to the nurse who consoled her and to

the many thoughtful people who covered her with blankets and jackets (one yellow and black blanket has been turned in at mall administration).

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Letters

Cherry uses poppy to polarize

Editor: Re: Cherry is only one with guts to speak up, letter to the editor, Nov. 21 It has been weeks since Don Cherry was fired (ironically) on Remembrance Day. Unfortunately, what remains in discussion is only anger.

I am a Canadian-born citizen whose parents came here in the late 1970s as refugees from the Vietnam War. My grandfather chose to remain in Vietnam and died tortured in “re-education camps.”

My father, a veteran of the war he entered when he was 16, managed to escape with his mother by boat and survived pirates and starvation to finally be sponsored by the church

to arrive in Winnipeg.

I believe they can relate to the “hell […] endured by soldiers” mentioned in last week’s letter. And they are thankful every day for this country.

Amidst the storm created by Cherry’s words, we have forgotten that we touch hearts and change minds through contact with each other and the stories we share to realize we are not all that different. We move forward through union, not division, which is what Cherry’s words have accomplished.

The power of words is not to be held lightly or dismissed as simply “political correctness.” Cherry’s words were entrenched in a culture of calling out and

blame, rooted in xenophobia and division.

The letter writer is accurate in stating we have missed the message of honouring and respecting our soldiers, present and past. We have missed this message, though, because it was buried in the uncultivated vocabulary of an angry rant, leaving only fury on all sides.

“You” and “me” create a deep barrier towards progress while “we” and “us” unite in commonality.

As a “national treasure,” as you say, Cherry could have used this mass platform to change minds and move forward in our Canadian story, but he has turned the poppy into his own emblem of polarization.

Quynh Aura

Highest level of musicianship brought to town

Editor: Thank you to the sponsors of the Delta Series chamber music concerts: Tsawwassen Collision, the Delta Foundation and the Optimist.

Last Friday, musicians Sergei Saratovsky, Byungchan Lee, Zoltan

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Rozsnyai and Emilie Grimes gave us an evening of the highest level of musicianship right here in Tsawwassen that the audience certainly appreciated.

We think that our athletes and scientists have reached new heights, but one has to hear these

performers to realize we are in a whole new age of talent, skill and musical understanding.

So, thank you sponsors and the Vancouver Chamber Music Society for giving us this wonderful experience.

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Big Brother doesn’t know best Delta farmers are upset over NDP legislation that’s aimed at strengthening the ALR SANDOR GYARMATI

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The province has moved into Big Brother mode and it’s going to be B.C. farmers who feel the consequences.

That’s what Delta South MLA Ian Paton, the Liberal co-agriculture critic, had to say about Bill 15, controversial legislation that has drawn the ire of farmers throughout the province.

“This is like George Orwell’s 1984, Big Brother.

It’s socialism and saying, ‘We know better than you do if you’re a private property owner.’”

Paton, a longtime South Delta farmer and former city councillor, said farmers are struggling more than ever to keep their operations viable, adding the NDP government values land but not those who work on it.

The new rules will replace the current Agricultural Land Commission governance model and come on the heels of Bill 52, passed last fall to govern house size on farmland, among other issues.

Both bills have proven contentious and farmers rallied at the provincial legislature late last month to voice their opposition.

The provincial government maintains the legislative changes are part of its ongoing commitment to revitalize the Agricultural Land Reserve and the ALC. A week after introducing the most recent bill, Agriculture Minister Lana Popham explained, “We are not changing the rule that private landowners who want to remove land from the ALC need to work through local government.

However, under the new rules it will be local government that will make the application, so it is clear that the requested exclusion fits with local area plans and community standards. We want to stop the ‘Swiss-cheesing’ of the ALR, removing small pieces of farmland in many places, because this makes it more challenging to farm and harder for farming communities to thrive.”

However, Paton contends the legislation takes away the rights of private landowners.

“I wouldn’t want to see farmland, including

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Former Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington chaired a committee that provided the government with ALR recommendations.

Delta South MLA Ian Paton says farmers will feel the negative impacts of new NDP legislation.

our own in Delta which is good Class 1, 2, 3 soils, excluded, so of course for the most part, we want to keep our farmland.

But that doesn’t mean a farmer shouldn’t have the right to be able to even ask, ‘Look, to benefit my farm, I’d like to build a little plant on my farm to sell locally grown milk, ice cream and stuff like that.’ So you may need to exclude an acre, but you don’t have that right anymore,” he said.

“I’ve got no problem protecting the good farmland in the Fraser Valley but it’s the rights of the landowner that are being taken away. And when you go up north, there’s so many hundreds of thousands of acres of farmland up there, some of these guys are farming 50 or 60 per cent of the land they own, but the other 40 per cent is just scrub land that wouldn’t grow anything. Those are the guys who want to ask for the opportunity to exclude a small portion of it to free up some capital to run the rest of their farm.”

Delta Farmers Institute president Peter Guichon agrees with Paton that not allowing so-called “value added” enterprises, including agri-tourism events, on farms will only hurt farmers trying to make a living, especially on smaller farms.

“Those events don’t take up any more farmland,”

said Guichon. “Everybody has a home plate and you’re only allowed to put your storage buildings on those, but if it’s an event, it’s not covering up more farmland with buildings.

I really think they’re overreaching their powers and chasing the younger generation off.”

Vicki Huntington, who chaired a committee that provided recommenda-

“It will also allow the chair of the ALC a degree of flexibility when dealing with problems that require a degree of specific expertise. And it addresses some of the concerns the public, the ALC and local government had with enforcement of regulations.”

Huntington added the new legislation also complements Bill 52, passed last fall to deal with some

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Delta will be affected, though, by the changes regarding additional farmhouses. Generally, land in the ALR will now have no more than one residence per parcel. New or replacement additional farmhouses are no longer allowed except where the need for an additional farmhouse has been demonstrated and the ALC has approved the application.

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The Guichons have been farming here since the year Delta was incorporated.

tions for the new legislation, said the latest bill will strengthen the independence of the ALC so it can better fulfill its mandate of preserving the ALR. “It is important to remember that our recommendations in general were to further the protection of the land itself, so this legislation will enable the ALC to approach issues with a greater degree of flexibility,” said Huntington, the former independent MLA for Delta South.

of the committee’s other recommendations, including house sizes and soil deposits.

According to Delta’s planning department, the city will not be affected by changes to ALR zones or new house size caps as its limits are tougher than the maximum stipulated in the legislation. Delta’s maximum farm house size is 3,552 square feet for a lot less than eight hectares (20 acres) and 5,005 square feet for a lot eight hectares or greater.

Decisions on additional farmhouses, which were previously delegated to local governments, must now go to the ALC for permission. This will lengthen application process times, the planning department notes.

Paton said he supports house size limits, but what the provincial government has passed creates big problems.

“The South Asian community is very upset about government telling them what size home they can

build on their farms. The B.C. Liberal government put out guidelines, bylaw standards for municipalities to go by, and Delta accepted those standards and said, basically, the biggest house you could build is 5,400 square feet.

However, you could apply for a variance.

“Now the provincial government has passed legislation saying you can no longer build anything bigger than 5,400 square feet, which, to me, is a pretty good-sized house, but the South Asian community has multigenerations, several family members, in one house so they’re really upset.

They’re not wealthy speculators, these are actual farmers,” he said.

“I would never agree to a non-farmer building a giant mega-home, but if you’re from a South Asian farming family and you want a bigger home than 5,400 square feet, you should be allowed to at least entertain that.”

Guichon told the Optimist the inability to add a home for another generation within a farming family on large farming parcels is the major issue, noting local governments like Delta, which previously had a say, would know the legitimate farmers from the speculators.

“We’ve taken a real step backwards by the ALC taking that away from the local government. The ALC talks about being stewards of the land but what they’re doing is making it as miserable as hell for anyone who wants to do anything legitimate on the farm,” said Guichon, who runs Felix Farms, which was established in 1879, with his brothers.

“I understand they’re out there to curb the speculators but it’s unfortunate the real farmers and real farming community get caught up in that web.”

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Program sticks it to accessibility challenges Monica Burrow distributing stickers to South Delta businesses in effort to improve access IAN JACQUES

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A South Delta woman is taking on the issue of accessibility challenges in local restaurants and businesses.

Earlier this year, Monica Burrow was getting set to meet for dinner with friend Dave Maitland who has been living with muscular dystrophy for more than 30 years, the last 10 of which has required him to use a power wheelchair.

He also has the support of Jasper, a PADS assistance dog.

“Dave told me he wasn’t sure whether he could go because of access and possibly not getting his wheelchair inside,” recalled Burrow. “It got me thinking and I also noticed that there are very few commercial establishments in Delta with automatic doors and buttons.”

After some research, she learned that below 500 square metres in floor space, the B.C. Building Code does not require access aids.

She then came up with the idea of a sticker that

South Delta businesses could apply to their front windows. The stickers have a large white field upon which the store owner can elect to print, for example, a phone number to call for entry assistance or the words “ring doorbell.”

PHOTO COURTESY OF MONICA BURROW

Stickers are popping up on store windows as part of a new accessibility campaign.

Burrow has also created an accompanying pamphlet listing the consistent location to position stickers and any doorbells, the information to put on the blank section of the sticker and a guideline to provide useful access once inside the business.

There’s also a Facebook page, Come On In Accessibility South Delta, to assist in obtaining stickers, get the word out, give customers a chance to see

which businesses are participating, and to let others know about good experiences and connections being made as a result of the stickers being in place.

While working on the project, she learned through mutual friends the Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions Club might like to sponsor her efforts, so she sent the service club a proposal and it accepted.

“I would like to thank the Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions Club for their generosity in providing all the funding for graphic design, and sticker and pamphlet printing.

Without their funding of the program through countless hours of flipping burgers and pancakes, I could not have got this going,” said Burrow.

“My friend Dave is totally enthusiastic about it. He says it’s simple, effective and totally doable for the needs of people with various disabilities.

He stresses it’s not just about people like himself in chairs, but for anyone who would have trouble opening or getting through an exterior door.”

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Dave Maitland is welcomed into Muddy River Landing in Ladner Village by owner Cathie Friebel, one of several local business owners which has put up a sticker as part of a new accessibility campaign.

Earlier this month she started delivering stickers to business owners throughout South Delta.

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PUBLIC HEARING - Monday, December 9, 2019 Delta City Council will hold a Public Hearing, in accordance with the Local Government Act, to consider the following proposed projects and related applications: Date: Time: Place:

December 9, 2019 7:00 p.m.

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

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

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

Should you have any concerns or comments you wish to communicate to Council in advance of the Public Hearing, you can write to: Mayor and Council City of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604-946-3390 Email: mayor-council@delta.ca Correspondence addressed to Mayor and Council will form part of the public record for this Public Hearing. To be considered, correspondence must be received by the Office of the City Clerk no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday December 9, 2019.

Project No. 1: Application for Rezoning (LU008581) Location: 11319 81A Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 1 Applicant: Jaspal Cheema, Satori Homes Ltd.

Staff Contact: Sabrina Brar – 604.946.3332 Web Location: October 28, 2019 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.02 Project No. 3: Application for Rezoning (LU008673) Location: 11269 80 Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 3 Applicant: Dharam Kajal, Westridge Engineering Telephone: 604.789.9520

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017” Amendment Bylaw No. 7812

MAP NO. 3 FILE NO. LU008673

To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017” by rezoning the subject property from Single Detached Residential 1 (RS1) to Single Detached Residential 7 (RS7) for proposed Lot 1 and Single Detached Residential 5 (RS5) for proposed Lot 2 in order to allow a two-lot subdivision and construction of a new single detached dwelling with an in-ground basement on each lot. Proposed Lot 2 would include a secondary suite.

Telephone: 604.266.4677 ext. 102

Staff Contact: Sabrina Brar – 604.946.3332 Web Location: November, 4, 2019 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.02 Project No. 2: Application for Rezoning (LU008866) Location: 11555 80 Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 2 Applicant: Bhupinder Dhaliwal

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

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017” Amendment Bylaw No. 7895

MAP NO. 4 FILE NO. LU008736

To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017” by rezoning the subject property from Duplex/Single Residential 3 (RD3) to Single Detached Residential 7 (RS7) in order to allow a two-lot subdivision and construction of a new single detached dwelling with an in-ground basement on each lot.

No secondary suites are proposed.

Web Location: November 25, 2019 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.03

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

Project No. 5: Application for Official Community Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Development Variance Permit, Development Permit, and Request for Regional Growth Strategy Amendment (LU008683) Location: 9568 Burns Drive, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 5

City of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 (604) 946-4141 www.delta.ca

• Section 8.4.2 by reducing the minimum size of the queuing area in advance of each drive-through pick-up window from eight vehicles to seven vehicles.

To vary the following provisions in “Delta Sign Bylaw No. 5860, 2000”: • Section 8.3.2(a) by allowing facia signs for the proposed self-storage facility with office use to be located above the second storey windows.

• Section 8.4.3(a) by allowing a canopy sign for the drivethrough restaurant building to project vertically beyond the limits of the canopy.

To regulate the form and character of the proposed development within the Ladner East-Rural (LV5) Development Permit Area and to protect development from flooding hazards.

Staff Contact: Sabrina Brar – 604.946.3332

MAP NO. 2 FILE NO. LU008866

• Section 8.4.2 by reducing the minimum number of parking spaces for the proposed drive-through restaurant and self-storage facility with office use from 41 to 30.

Development Permit LU008683

Telephone: 604.825.5061

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017” Amendment Bylaw No. 7885

To vary the following provisions in “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017”:

To vary “Delta Subdivision and Development Standards Bylaw No. 7162, 2015” by varying the road cross-section of Burns Drive from the Local Road Standard (Drawing L2.22 of Schedule C) to the Collector Road Standard (Drawing L.2.14 of Schedule C) to be consistent with adjacent improvements along this roadway.

Applicant: Joe Muego, Hearth Architectural Inc.

To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017” by rezoning the subject property from Single Detached Residential 1 (RS1) to Single Detached Residential 6 (RS6) in order to allow a two-lot subdivision and construction of a new single detached dwelling with an in-ground basement on each lot. No secondary suites are proposed.

To amend “The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” MAP NO. 5 by changing the Regional FILE NO. LU008683 Context Statement designation for the subject property in the Regional Context Map in Schedule A from Agricultural to Rural.

Development Variance Permit LU008683

Location : 11859 75A Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 4

MAP NO. 1 FILE NO. LU008581

“The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” Amendment Bylaw No. 7897

To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017” by rezoning the subject property from the current Comprehensive Development Zone No. 236 (under “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977”) to Comprehensive Development Zone 8 (CDZ8).

Project No. 4: Application for Rezoning (LU008736)

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

one-storey drive-through restaurant and threestorey self-storage facility with office use.

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017” Amendment Bylaw No. 7898

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

Staff Contact: Aleksandra Brzozowski – 604.952.3155 Web Location: November 4, 2019 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.03

Telephone: 778.887.4592

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017” Amendment Bylaw No. 7896

To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017” by rezoning the subject property from Single Detached Residential 1 (RS1) to Single Detached Residential 7 (RS7) in order to allow a two-lot subdivision and construction of a new single detached dwelling with an in-ground basement on each lot.

No secondary suites are proposed.

Applicant: Robert Spooner, Jones Lang Lasalle Real Estate Services Inc. Telephone: 604.367.9328 Proposal: Application for Official Community Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Development Variance Permit and Development Permit and request for Regional Growth Strategy Amendment in order to allow construction of a

Regional Growth Strategy Amendment The applicant is requesting an amendment to Metro Vancouver’s Regional Growth Strategy by changing the regional land use designation for the subject property from Agricultural to Rural.

Staff Contact: Mike Ruskowski – 604.946.3382 Web Location: November 4, 2019 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.04 Additional Information Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant documentation may be inspected from Wednesday, November 27, 2019 to Monday, December 9, 2019 at 4:00pm.

City Hall:

Community Planning and Development Department

Hours:

8:30 am to 4:45 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday (except statutory holidays) 8:30 am to 8:00 pm Thursday

Website: Email: Phone:

www.delta.ca cpd@delta.ca 604-946-3380

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

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Few look to access pot of money for heritage SANDOR GYARMATI

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It’s grown into a big pot of money that few seem to know exists.

Initiated over a year ago, the Heritage Conservation Grant program is a levy of five per cent that’s applied to all new building permits, which is added to a fund to promote heritage conservation initiatives.

Owners of heritage buildings in Delta can apply for money from the new fund to complete works that preserve and protect their heritage buildings.

Applications are on a first-come, first-served basis for a maximum of 50 per cent of the capital cost of projects. The maximum any property owner can obtain in a single year is $15,000.

Delta council recently agreed to award a $13,314 grant toward repairing the deck and repainting the exterior of the 106-yearold Olaf Stokkeland Residence on River Road in the historic settlement of Annieville.

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“The main impetus for creating this fund was to assist private property owners in being able to do maintenance and upkeep and restoration works on their homes and buildings. It PHOTO BY SANDOR GYARMATI was not intended to be used The owner of the former Ladner on other things,” Baptist Church building on 47A Sangret said.

Avenue, currently the home of the Sangret noted Optimist, received $11,475 from the city this year toward repainting the one of the exterior of the century-old building, impediments but few others have applied for heri- identified is that an applicant tage grants. has to acquire three quotes for A $15,000 grant for work works, which can be difon the Wallace Residence ficult if the work is specialon Grove Avenue was ized. also approved, however, Staff will look at several the city has had just three ideas to amend the proother grant applications, gram and bring them back which were all approved. to council for considerThe fund’s balance is ation, she added. now in excess of $230,000.

Mayor George Harvie During the recent counagreed the fund wasn’t cil discussion, community aimed at building up a planning director Marcy pot of money “to squirrel Sangret was asked if the away” and, if it’s not better fund could be better used utilized, he said maybe the for other heritage preserlevy should be removed. vation efforts.

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Delta officers honoured for their heroic actions

Three Delta police officers were recognized for selflessly putting their lives on the line for the safety of the community at the 38th annual Police Honours Night in Victoria.

Held last Thursday night, the officers were among 144 honoured for their service by Lt. Gov. Janet Austin and Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth.

A/Sgt. John Jasmins was presented with an Award of Valour for courage demonstrated while off-duty in February 2019 when he intervened in an altercation between a knife-wielding man and a women at a North Delta elementary school.

He raced toward the man, tackling him to the ground. Both Jasmins and the woman sustained significant injuries and required emergency surgery.

Const. Paul Gibson received an Award of Valour for his outstanding officer safety skills, sound decision making and deescalation tactics.

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dent in July 2018, Gibson sustained injuries to his head when an agitated man suddenly attacked him with a switchblade.

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Teddy bears and stuffed animals will soon be raining down onto the ice at the Ladner Leisure Centre.

The Delta Ice Hawks are hosting their second annual Teddy Bear Toss night, sponsored

by Imperial Painting Ltd., on Tuesday, Dec. 3 when the junior hockey team squares off with the Aldergrove Kodiaks. Game time is 7:35 p.m.

When the Ice Hawks score their first goal, everyone in attendance can toss their teddy bears or stuffed animals onto the ice. You can bring your own new teddy to toss or purchase one at the game for a donation to Deltassist.

All of the stuffed animals collected will also be going to Deltassist for its annual Toy Depot, which is open to families in need and will be held in midDecember at East Delta Hall.

Katie Lawrence, director of digital media for the Ice Hawks, said she is hoping to pack the arena.

“Imperial Painting has purchased a whole bunch of bears for us to sell and all donations will go to Deltassist as well,”

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Katie Lawrence from the Delta Ice Hawks and Colleen Danes from Deltassist are hoping for a big crowd at the Ladner Leisure Centre for the Ice Hawks’ second annual Teddy Bear Toss night.

she said. “We will also be collecting food donations, so if people want to bring those they can too. We wanted to make sure we could hold this event in time for their Toy Depot. Last year I think we donated 200 teddy bears and stuffed animals. It would be really great to

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Experts not only ones with advice on design trends

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Who’s to say, indeed?

In fact, who’s to say that Valentine decor can’t be trending in the bedroom 24/7 — you know, just to amp up the romance quotient?

Who’s to say that the 2020 colour of the year will not be not cranberry truffle, passion fire or dusky heights, but something as simple as red? Come on.

BARBARA GUNN Red is good.

Who’s to say that the At this time of year, pared-down, Marie Kondo we’re bombarded with look should be trending, new year trends. year after year after boring It’s enormous in home old year? I mean, heavens, decor. Glance at the can’t hoarding be hot, at December cover of any least once in a blue moon? decorating mag, and you can’t help but be slammed Heck, I’d be so incredibly ahead of the curve. with deadlines screaming I don’t know why the about what’s hot for 2020. “experts” think they Colours. Furnishings. should have the last say Accessories. Lighting. when it comes to trends Textures. in home decor. After all, I You name it, it’s all covought to ered. be permitI do not I’d like to ted a sugknow how gestion or these trends suggest, oh, two. are deterthat the iron I’d like mined, but to suggest, is out and the some year, oh, that I’d love to be wrinkled look the iron on board and is in. is out and sit among the wrinthe “experts.” kled look “OK,” the is in, if for no other reason chairperson might begin.

“Let’s start with the overall than it’s a pain to press the look in the bedroom. What blouses.

Same with the vacuum. do we see as trending?”

The coming trend for the “Pastels?” someone coming year? Ditch the might suggest.

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Living Matters

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CLOSE AND DISPOSE OF A PORTION OF ROAD (PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 26, 40 AND 94 OF THE COMMUNITY CHARTER) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT CITY OF DELTA INTENDS TO STOP UP, CLOSE AND CANCEL THE DEDICATION AS HIGHWAY OF: Parcel Identifier No.: Description:

Plan EPP95014

N/A That approximately 20.7 square metres portion of road (112 Street) shown outlined in bold on Plan EPP95014, a copy of which accompanies this Notice (the “Closed Road”)

The Closed Road is located in North Delta, adjacent to 7400 112 Street, and is currently designated as public highway, but is proposed to be closed by Delta Road Closure and Cancellation (Portion of the Road Adjacent to 7400 112 Street) Bylaw No. 7892, 2019 (“Bylaw 7892”).

Following the closure and cancellation of the Closed Road, City of Delta intends to sell its fee simple interest in the Closed Road to SURINDER KAUR SEKHON & NIRMAL SINGH SEKHON (as to an undivided 50/100 interest as Joint Tenants) and PRITPAL SINGH SEKHON & AMARDIP SINGH SEKHON (as to an undivided 50/100 interest as Joint Tenants) (jointly, the “Purchaser”). The consideration to be received by City of Delta for the disposition of its fee simple interest in the above property is the dedication as road by the Purchaser of an equivalent 20.7 square metres portion of the adjacent property (7400 112 Street, Delta). The two parcels being exchanged are generally shown on the drawings which accompany this Notice.

The proposed closure, cancellation and sale are dependent on adoption of Bylaw 7892.

THIS NOTICE IS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PUBLIC NOTIFICATION ONLY. IT IS NOT AN OFFER TO DISPOSE OF THE ABOVE PROPERTY TO ANY OTHER PARTY. Copies of the relevant bylaws, documents and plans may be inspected at the City Hall at 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC. Any inquiries should be made to Alex Cauduro, Planner, 604-952-3163, Monday through Friday (except statutory holidays) between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

If you feel that you may be affected by Bylaw No. 7892 or the proposed sale, you may notify Council by submitting written comments to: Mayor and Council City of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604-946-3390 Email: mayor-council@delta.ca To be considered, correspondence must be received by the Office of the City Clerk no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon), on Monday, December 9, 2019.

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Santa set to make annual visit to Cammidge House Sunday

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One of the first stops Santa will make in South Delta this holiday season will be at the heritage Cammidge House in Boundary Bay Regional Park.

He will make his annual visit this Sunday, Dec. 1, between 1 and 3 p.m.

Santa has made his annual stop at Cammidge for many years now and the old house has been decorated in festive finery by the volunteers of the Boundary Bay Park Association.

The ambience is reminiscent of a good old fashioned Christmas when times were slower and kinder and Santa hopes the kiddies will have their lists all prepared as he is ready to listen.

Each child will be given a small goodie bag and light refreshments will be available for all.

Additionally, names may be placed in a draw for some beautiful prizes.

It is a complimentary community event and Santa is happy to pose for

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Santa will be handing out goodie bags to youngsters when he pays a visit to Cammidge House in Boundary Bay Regional Park on Sunday afternoon.

photos with the children, although parents are reminded to bring their own camera to record the occasion.

Event co-ordinator Lauris Wiliams, a volunteer with the host Boundary Bay Park

Association, says the event provides much pleasure for adults observing the anticipation and excitement from each child as the festive season begins.

For more information about Santa’s visit, call Frank at 778-996-4039.

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Cubs put skills to the test in Boundary Bay PHOTOS BY JIM KINNEAR

About 250 Cubs took part in the 26th annual West SurDel Cubs Skills Day last Saturday at Boundary Bay Regional Park. Cubs honed their skills at 14 stations throughout the day with help from approximately 100 Scouts, Venturers, parents and leaders. See more photos at www. delta-optimist.com.

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The Delta Foundation recently presented a $1,750 cheque to the Vancouver Chamber Music Society, which is bringing the world’s leading musicians to Delta in a concert series at the South Delta Baptist Church. Taking part in the presentation were (from left) Richard Shantz and Walt Hayward of the Delta Foundation, Kevin Park, artistic director of the Vancouver Chamber Music Society, and patrons Mr. and Mrs. Gillespie.

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Still time to register for Xmas help

Deltassist continues to accept donations of toys and food for the annual Toy Depot and Christmas hampers.

The social services agency relies on the community to meet the increasing need of lowincome families, seniors and individuals in Delta.

This year’s Toy Depot will be held Dec. 10 to 12.

Toys are needed for chil-

dren from birth to 16 years of age. As always, the need is greatest for infants and teens.

Christmas food hampers are being delivered by local service clubs on Saturday, Dec. 21.

New, unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items can be dropped off at the Deltassist office in Ladner, 202–5000 Bridge St., weekdays from 9:30

a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.

Low-income Delta residents can register for a food hamper and attendance at the Toy Depot to select gifts for children up to the age of 16.

The deadline for registration for the Toy Depot is Dec. 6, while Christmas food hamper applications will be accepted until Dec. 13.

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Christmas programs galore planned for libraries

Get into the holiday spirit with these free Christmas-y programs at Delta libraries: • Learn beginner coding concepts by creating an animated winter scene, or an animated holiday greeting card, with Scratch, a block-based programming language. Register for Holiday Animation with Scratch on Monday,

Dec. 2 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library and Thursday, Dec. 5 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library. No coding experience required. Ages eight to 12. Bring your own device or use a library device. Registration is required. Call or visit the library to register.

• Register for some

Holiday Fun with Cubetto at all three Delta libraries: Wednesday, Dec. 4 and 11, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., at the Ladner Pioneer Library, Sunday, Dec. 8 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the George Mackie Library and Monday, Dec. 9 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library. Come and create a reindeer costume for

Cubetto, and then learn to program Cubetto the Red-Nosed Reinbot to go on a winter wonderland adventure. Children will learn logic and coding with Cubetto, a friendly wooden robot that teaches the basics of computer programming through stories and activities. Families are encouraged to participate together. Registration

is required. Visit www.fvrl. ca to register.

• Put on your dancing shoes. Let’s jump about and shake our sillies out at a Family Dance Party on Sunday, Dec. 8 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the George Mackie Library. This program is for children of all ages and their caregivers. Learn songs, dance moves and take a picture

with your family in front of the green screen.

• On Tuesday, Dec. 10 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library, make a Holiday Book Tree out of the pages of books that are no longer ideal for circulation, giving them a new life in the form of a holiday decoration. Recommended for ages eight-plus with adult supervision.

• Santa comes to the library. After a festive Christmas Storytime from 10:30 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at the George Mackie Library, Wednesday, Dec. 11 at the Ladner Pioneer Library and Friday, Dec. 13 at the Tsawwassen Library, Santa will appear at 11 a.m. Don’t forget to bring your camera.

• It’s time to Deck the Halls and put on that Jingle Bell Rock because Santa Claus is Coming to Town. Join others on Wednesday, Dec. 11 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library for a fun Christmas Sing-along and Tea. Festive singing will be accompanied by members from the Tsawwassen Library Uke Group.

• Buttons and magnets make a great Christmas present. Or bring in a photo and make a keepsake. Christmas Buttons and Magnets on Wednesday, Dec. 11 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library is a fun-filled evening is for all ages. Registration is required. Visit www.fvrl.ca to register.

• Bring the family to the Tsawwassen Library for an hour of fun and creativity making Christmas Ornaments on Friday, Dec. 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and then drop by with the whole family to Tsawwassen Library’s Christmas Crafting Corner anytime between Saturday Dec. 14 and Saturday, Dec. 21 to use library supplies to make creative and festive crafts.

• Work as a family to make and decorate your own gingerbread house.

Registration is required for Family Gingerbread Decorating on Wednesday, Dec. 18 form 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library. Visit www.fvrl.ca to register.

• On Saturday, Dec. 21 from 2 to 4 p.m., the public is invited to participate in Mushaira at the George Mackie Library in an open mic session.

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LADNER VILLAGE THE TRADITION CONTINUES!

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There will be all kinds of fun activities at tonight’s LBA Christmas Tree Festival in Ladner Village.

LBA Tree Fest kicks off season

The holiday season kicks off in Ladner Village tonight with the seventh annual LBA Christmas Tree Festival presented by the Port of Vancouver.

The family event, hosted by the Ladner Business Association, runs from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the corner of 48th Avenue and Delta Street.

This year’s event promises lots of fun for everyone and is the perfect way to get in the Christmas spirit by sharing in the joy of the season with the whole community.

“The Christmas Tree Festival is a highly

anticipated family tradition which brings the community together to kick off the Christmas season,” said LBA president Jill McKnight.

The festival features a number of children’s activities, including a colouring contest and gingerbread cookie decorating. Hot Chocolate will be available in front of Delta South MLA Ian Paton’s office and MP Carla Qualtrough’s team will be on hand with a craft for children to make.

Letters to Santa can be dropped off in the special mailbox set up just for the

festival and children can also pen their letters to Santa that night. All letters will be sent directly to Santa at the North Pole.

Tony Barton will once again return as the featured musical guest and fill the village with the sounds of the season.

There is also the popular merchant gingerbread house contest in which the public will once again choose the winner.

The festival will end with the traditional lighting of the giant Christmas tree at 7:15 p.m. with Santa’s arrival just minutes before.

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LADNER VILLAGE THE TRADITION CONTINUES!

Have Breakfast with Santa at Ladner Community Centre

A 50-year tradition continues next weekend in Ladner.

The Ladner Business Association presents is annual Breakfast with Santa from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Ladner Community Centre.

“Breakfast with Santa is the perfect opportunity to bring your extended family together to create wonderful memories and take a morning off from cooking,” said LBA president Jill McKnight.

“Let our experienced team of volunteers and local dignitaries do the cooking and the dishes so you can relax and enjoy your breakfast. We are extremely fortunate to have many returning

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Youngsters will be able to visit with Santa at next Saturday’s breakast in Ladner.

volunteers for this event — some who have been with us for more than 40 years.”

A breakfast of pancakes is $5 or pancakes with ham for $7 (both include coffee, tea or juice).

There will also be lots

of activities for kids, including face painting, balloon twisting, a colouring station and musical entertainment by Daryl and Nicole.

Complimentary photos with Santa will be taken by Kirsten Laufer Photography.

Santa will be arriving by Delta police cruiser at approximately 8:15 a.m. to allow lots of time for

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The breakfast is part of a series of LBA Christmas events presented by the Port of Vancouver and sponsored by 42 local businesses in South Delta.

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The carol ships will sail into Ladner Harbour on Friday, Dec. 6 and Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7:15 p.m. both nights.

The decorated boat parade and caroling takes place at the government dock at the foot of Elliott Street.

Marie Webber, who coordinates the caroling, said Ladner Gospel Assembly carolers have been singing at the holiday event for more than 40 years.

The decorated boats will be greeted by the choir which will be singing on

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Carolers from the Ladner Gospel Assembly will entertain at the government dock when carol ships arrive next weekend.

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Joining the carolers this year will be Alistair Milne of The Suspenders and his two daughters singing some special Christmas music. Ruth Hanna will

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THE TRADITION CONTINUES!

The Jones family is celebrating our first year as the new owners of Vacuum Works, now known as Vacuum Works Plus.

Along with the new branding the tagline has evolved to “Not everything we sell sucks!” from, “Everything we sell sucks” because the addition of the “Plus” in Vacuum Works Plus represents the Home Division which will be introduced into the store in the coming months.

This last year has been a whirlwind and flew by so quickly. Some of our favourite things is being part of a wonderful community where Paul graduated and the girls are growing up. Karen reflects back to the customers who have been so welcoming and sincerely interested in our business and how we are. Daily we are reminded of Ladner’s awesome sense of community. We also have many customers throughout Delta and Richmond who we have had great pleasure in serving. We are also grateful to Steve, the previous owner for sticking around to show us the ropes.

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Ladner’s Memorial Park will transform into a winter wonderland next weekend.

The second annual Christmas Tree Lighting, hosted by the Ladner Rotary Club, takes place on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 4 to 7 p.m.

Santa Claus will be arriving by fire truck to help turn on the Christmas lights but before that happens, celebrations for young and old will get underway in the Reach Child and Youth Development Society building adjacent to Memorial Park. There will be craft tables, hot chocolate, cookies, candy canes, a choral group and a mailbox for letters to Santa.

Santa is expected to arrive about 4:30 p.m.

When dark outside, at about 5:30 p.m., the

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The Ladner Rotary Club is welcoming the whole community to the second annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Memorial Park on Saturday, Dec. 7.

event will move outdoors as Delta Mayor George Harvie and Ladner Rotary Club president Bridget Jacob light three nearby 65-foot trees.

Project leader Walt Hayward said children who write letters to Santa that are deposited in the mailbox will be answered

by Santa before Christmas.

“Having Santa sitting in his large red chair inside the nice warm Reach building is going to provide a great photo opportunity for parents,” said Hayward.

The children’s craft tables will be operated by the local Rotary Interactors club (high school age Rotary members).

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Movie filmed in Ladner Village set to make its TV premiere

Ladner Village will be in the Christmas TV spotlight tomorrow evening.

Hallmark Pictures’ A Christmas Duet, part of the month-long Countdown to Christmas movie series, premieres on the W Network in Canada at 5 p.m.

Parts of Ladner Village were transformed into a winter wonderland back in July for the movie.

A location manager for the film told the Optimist that Ladner was chosen because the production company was looking for somewhere that could play as a New England small town with some Hallmark charm and character.

A Christmas Duet stars Chaley Rose (Code Black, Nashville) and Rome Flynn (The Haves and

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The Delta Gymnastics Club has been recognized as one of the top clubs in the province.

At a recent awards gala in Vancouver, the club was presented with the Gymnastics For All BC Club of the Year award, which recognizes the club that has best supported the growth and development of recreational gymnastics over the past year.

As well, club coach Richard Wo was presented with the Leader of the Year, awarded to a coach or administrator who has worked towards the overall growth and development of recreational gymnastics in B.C. The recipient must have demonstrated volunteer commitment and made significant contributions to the development

of recreational gymnastics programs in the province.

This is the second time Delta Gymnastics Club has won the club of the year award. It last won it in 2016.

Executive director Ana Arciniega said both honours are significant for the club.

“The award for Richard is fantastic,” she said. “It really shows the depth and the breadth of the gym itself and the programs that each gym offers. I didn’t even know we we’re going to get these awards, so it was an awesome surprise.”

Arciniega said the awards night coincided with the 50th anniversary of Gymnastics BC, making the evening even more special for all involved.

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Community Advent — much more than a calendar

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Are you going all out on your Christmas lights display this year?

If so, please let us know so we can share it with the rest of the community. Please email editor@delta-optimist.com with your address and a brief description of your display by Monday, Dec. 9. We will publish our annual list of South Delta’s decorated homes in our Thursday, Dec. 12 edition, so you’ll have lots of time to visit the displays over the holiday season.

Santa and the raptors

Join the Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (OWL) for its OWL I Want for Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Get your photo taken with Santa and his owl helper while taking a tour around the wildlife museum and visiting raptors up close. Enjoy hot beverages and treats and find amazing and unique holiday gifts. There is a $10 fee per digital photo, but entry to the event is by donation.

All proceeds go to the care of injured and orphaned raptors. OWL is at 3800-72nd St. in East Ladner.

Christmas Hit Parade

The Ladner Legion presents a Christmas Hit Parade show on Sunday, Dec. 8. Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. with the show at 7 p.m. featuring legends of the 1950s and ’60s.

Performers include: Brenda Lee/Colleen Dee, Patsy Cline/Ms. Janice, Roy Orbison/ Gord Rebel, Connie Francis/Gail Hawks, Elvis/Aaron Wong and Buddy Holly/Johnny Hicks. Tickets are $30 for members and $35 for non-members.

Proceeds will go to support the Ladner Legion’s various services and events.

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Drawing in the Dark: the art of Ryan Keith is set to debut at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre.

An independent artist who has lived in South Delta for the past four years, Keith will show his work from Dec. 5 to 14 with a reception on Sunday, Dec. 8 from 4 to 6 p.m.

A former sculptor, designer and painter for film, television and stage, Keith has been drawing his whole life.

“When I was a kid I would copy Disney cartoons, then as a teenager it became copying comic book art,” Keith recalled.

“Then at some point in my very early 20s, I decided I would no longer copy work and that everything I drew had to come directly from my head, with absolutely no reference.

“When I would be working on a piece it would be great, but the times between those pieces were agony. Attempting to exclusively work purely from my brain was exhausting, and often failed me.”

He worked in film and TV for 17 years, but had to step away due to health

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South Delta artist Ryan Keith will show his work for the first time locally at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre starting on Dec. 5. reasons. He said he also lost his passion. Art simply wasn’t fun anymore.

Then a few years ago he went back to copying Disney cartoons the way he did as a kid.

“That made the times between my more serious art far more enjoyable, and I think has greatly improved my work overall,” he said.

Keith does a lot of pop art while also draws inspiration from musical influences. The bands Ministry, Mindless Self Indulgence,

Dog Fashion Disco and Ramallah carry a special place in his mind and soul.

A piece he did for Dog Fashion Disco will be part of the Tsawwassen Arts Centre show, while he just finished a piece for Ramallah.

He said 20 to 25 pieces will be on display, including some of his earlier work as well as a sculpture.

“It’s interesting to see some of my early work as compared to now,” he said.

“I feel I have really grown

as an artist.”

He said his show will be unique to the community.

“I find that I mostly see landscapes, herons and sailboats. There is nothing wrong with that and I appreciate a lot of it, especially the watercolours, which are beautiful, but I just don’t see a lot of what I do around town,” he said.

“Some of my work you could describe as a bit controversial, but I think that’s good in art because if you are not causing waves, I guess, and just

stagnant, then it’s just going to disappear and no one is going to care.”

He also hopes his work might inspire some younger artists.

“I see my work as an outlet for youth to enjoy and maybe get inspired,” Keith said. “It was an outlet for me growing up. I think more youth need to be creative and need an outlet to express that creativity, so hopefully they will see something they like and think maybe I could do that.”

South Delta siblings both receive Joey Awards IAN JACQUES

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Two budding thespians from South Delta have been rewarded for their theatrical performances.

Siblings Laura and William Marenych received Joey Awards at a ceremony held recently at The Vancouver Playhouse.

The Joey Awards recognize young actors in Canada for their hard work and dedication to their craft.

Laura received Best Actress in a Musical Theatre Production for her role as Laurey Williams in South Delta Secondary’s production of Oklahoma! in March of this year.

“I honestly never thought I’d win,” she said.

“I was up against six other very talented actresses.

When you work so hard

on a show and have such an amazing cast to work with it’s so nice to be honoured and recognized in this way. This award certainly wouldn’t be possible without my amazing cast mates and directors. They deserve this award just as much as I do.”

Having graduated in June, she is continuing with her love of theatre by choreographing for SDSS in its production Rock of Ages: High School Edition that will be on stage in February.

William received Best Actor in a Musical Theatre Production for his role as Charlie Bucket in Delta Youth Theatre’s production of Willy Wonka, Jr. last fall.

“It was my first time being nominated and attending The Joey Awards. I was thrilled to

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Laura (right) and William Marenych (above) received Joey Awards at the sixth annual gala ceremony held Nov. 16 at The Vancouver Playhouse.

hear my name being called for the award,” he said.

“It was so exciting to walk onto the stage to receive my trophy and to give a thank-you speech. I was expecting to only receive a

nomination trophy, but to receive the winning trophy was amazing.”

The sixth annual gala offered the nominees in 13 categories a chance to walk the red carpet and be part of the celebration of

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Toys and Tunes to fill Legion on Saturday in Tsawwassen

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impressive set list of songs that will be sure to fill the dance floor.

The fundraiser is open to the whole community as you don’t have to be a Legion member to attend.

The Tsawwassen Legion is located in Century Square (22-1835-56th St).

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Tsawwassen-based band with local musicians that have a great following.

Rhythm Rush is also a South Delta band that brings a great mix of music for everyone. My Friend’s Band is from White Rock with members from Ladner. They feature an

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Tsawwassen Legion president Bill Belsey with toys collected during a previous Toys and Tunes fundraiser. The Legion is hoping for a big turnout at Saturday’s event.

Be part of the $50 challenge and bring over $3,000,000 into the local business community this year. If half of the population of Tsawwassen over the age of 20 spent an additional $50 each month locally for the next six months we could bring backk millions into our local economy. Before you go downtown for dinner, to Richmond or the States to shop think about how you can help our local businesses continue to offer great service and products.

This small gesture can help create a more vibrant business sector in Tsawwassen.

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The Tsawwassen Legion will be the place to be this weekend to help those in need and spread some holiday goodwill.

The 10th annual Toys and Tunes fundraiser in support of Deltassist takes place Saturday starting at 7 p.m.

Admission is $10 at the door or a toy of equal or greater value. There will also be a silent auction that starts at 6 p.m. Food and appetizers will be available.

All the money raised from admission and the silent auction will be put towards Deltassist. The Legion will be purchasing toys for the kids and families that are less fortunate so they are able to have Christmas gifts for everyone. Deltassist will distribute the gifts/toys where needed.

Bands this year are Rockline, My Friend’s Band and Rhythm Rush.

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Congratulations to all the other nominees, finalists and Winners!!!

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The Rotary Club of Tsawwassen presents its annual A Gift of Light this Sunday at Diefenbaker Park.

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Tsawwassen’s Diefenbaker Park will be transformed into a beautiful light display to celebrate the holiday season this weekend.

The Rotary Club of Tsawwassen presents its annual A Gift of Light on Sunday, Dec. 1 from 3 to 5 p.m. More than 40 trees will be lit up with 25,000 lights in a spectacular display.

The event is more than just lights and will include entertainment on the main stage, cookie decorating, a special mailbox for children to send letters to Santa, face painters, balloon artist, marshmallow roasting and horse drawn carriage rides.

Santa will be arriving in a Delta fire truck and you

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Santa is scheduled to make an appearance at A Gift of Light this Sunday in Tsawwassen. will be able to walk down Candy Cane Lane to get you picture taken with St. Nick.

“This is a magical day for so many local South Delta residents,” said Rotarian Mitch Romano.

“It kicks off the holiday season. It’s a free event for

the entire family with no shortage of fun things to do. All the lights will be lit up in a spectacular display once it gets dark.”

The Rotary Club of Tsawwassen will be accepting donations of dry goods for the South Delta Food Bank.

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LIVING THE GOOD LIFE

Today’s 10,000-step standard not rooted in medical science

Over the last several years, many people have embraced the notion that 10,000 daily steps are the way to being physically fit.

Health experts espouse that notion and trainers endorse it, but is there scientific proof behind the recommendation?

The 10,000-step standard — which equates to roughly eight kilometres, depending on a person’s stride length and speed — has some surprising origins that are not necessarily rooted in medical science.

I-Min Lee, a professor of epidemiology at the Harvard University T. H. Chan School of Public Health and the lead author of a new study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association, wanted to explore the origins of the 10,000-step recommendation. She discovered the guideline evolved from a marketing strategy devised

by Japanese company Yamasa Toki.

That firm introduced its new step-counter in 1965, naming it ManpoKei, which translated into “10,000 steps meter.” The

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Walking is a key component of a healthy lifestyle, but the 10,000-step standard was the idea of a Japanese company selling a step counter. company marketed the meter using the Japanese character for 10,000, which resembles a man walking.

The character and round number proved memorable and the slogan, “Let’s walk 10,000 steps a day” was catchy.

As a result, many people adopted the 10,000-step approach, even though its medical benefits might not have been proven.

But this isn’t to suggest that taking 10,000 steps per day cannot be part of a healthy living plan. In fact, such a goal promotes physical activity, which is a key component of a healthy lifestyle. However,

simply taking 10,000 steps per day might not be enough to achieve longterm health.

Lee conducted her own research to test if the Japanese were on to something by inadvertently setting the 10,000-step standard.

She found that an increase in walking correlated to lower mortality rates among more than 16,000 elderly American women. However, when these women reached about 7,500 steps the mortality rates leveled out, suggesting those extra 2,500 steps might not be necessary.

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Reading gives brain a workout

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It may be tempting to curl up on the couch and turn on the TV to unwind, but research indicates that reading is one of the best workouts for the brain.

The World Health Organization says doctors diagnose nearly 10 million new cases of dementia each year. With so many people understandably concerned about any and all cognitive issues related to aging, the search is continually on to find ways to strengthen the mind’s muscle. It may be as simple as picking up a book.

People make New Year’s

resolutions to improve their lives, and reading more can be a great way to do just that. According to the online health and wellness resource The Healthy (www.thehealthy. com), reading has been associated with language reception in the left temporal cortex of the brain.

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into a Jane Austen novel showed an increase in blood flowing to areas of the brain that control both cognitive and executive function.

When the brain is working efficiently, it may be less prone to some of the issues that can cause a decline in memory and brain function. Research published in the journal Neurology found frequent brain exercise through reading lowered mental decline by 32 per cent.

Of course, the benefits of reading extend beyond the physical. Literary fiction can help people be more empathetic. Getting lost in a book and the characters’ stories makes others more relatable.

Reading has the potential to help a person understand what people are thinking, offers research published in the journal Science.

Picking up a good book also can help a person gain knowledge of new cultures, ideas and history, and improve vocabulary.

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LIVING THE GOOD LIFE

NOTARY PUBLIC

Kind gestures combat isolation

We often hear that Christmas is for the kids, however for the estimated 1.4 million seniors in Canada who report feelings of isolation and loneliness, a kind gesture from an anonymous Santa during the holidays could be life changing.

Senior isolation is a growing epidemic in Canada. Studies show the effects of isolation and loneliness can have severe negative impacts on the health of seniors. One study found that lonely seniors have a 59 per cent higher risk of physical and mental health decline, and a 45 per cent greater risk of death.

Other researchers have suggested that loneliness can be as dangerous as smoking 15 cigarettes a day or being an alcoholic.

In an effort to curb loneliness among seniors during the holidays, London Drugs is partnering with more than 90 senior care organizations to continue its Stocking Stuffers for Seniors holiday donation

drive, which will see gifts collected and delivered to approximately 17,000 seniors across Western Canada before Christmas.

The donation drive concept originated in the Okanagan and expanded to Edmonton in 2015 with a goal to help 40 lowincome seniors by providing them with simple gifts such as food, hygiene products or warmth items.

The campaign has grown quickly to now include all 82 London Drugs locations in 35 cities across Western Canada.

Since the campaign

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To support Stocking Stuffers for Seniors, visit any London Drugs by Dec. 16 and take a tag with a senior’s wish list from the tree. From there, simply fulfill the items on the list and bring them back to the location where the tag was selected. The gifts will be delivered to seniors before the holidays.

Popular gifts for seniors include: books or magazines, blankets and throws, candy or chocolate, and board games or puzzles.

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Hats Off Awards

The best in Delta business honoured at awards gala

S E T A L U T A R G CON all the nominees, finalists and winners in the Hats Off to Excellence Awards!

It was an honour to be chosen as a finalist.

The Delta Chamber of Commerce handed out 10 awards at its annual Hats Off to Excellence gala last Friday night at Tsawwassen Springs.

In addition to Doug Husband being named Citizen of the Year, awards were presented for outstanding volunteer and employee as well as in seven business categories.

The chamber has been celebrating the outstanding work of Delta businesses and community members through its annual awards program since 1951.

Here are the award winners and the finalists in each category: Employee of the Year Winner: Alex Elsey, 505-Junk Finalists: Jevdet Suleyman, Harbour Centre Barbers and Kellie Davis, Vancity Volunteer of the Year Winner: Jill McKnight Finalists: John Burr and Shirley-Ann Reid Business of the Year Winner: Zodiac Hurricane Technologies Finalists: BC Fresh and The Waterford and The Wexford Rising Star Winner: Bucha Brew Kombucha Finalists: Army Roofing and Wesgrove Homes Small Business of the Year Winner: Southridge Hardware Ltd. Finalists: Birdman The Welder and Vandula Farms

PHOTO BY JIM KINNEAR

Tanya Hawke representing presenting sponsor Port of Vancouver welcomes a sold out crowd to the annual Hats Off to Excellence gala.

Medium Business of the Year Winner: Ashtech Granite Ltd. Finalists: Studio Cloud 30 and 505-Junk Large Business of the Year Winner: Westcoast Vegetables Ltd. Finalists: Transource Freightways and Vinyltek Excellence in Industry or Manufacturing Winner: Marcon Metalfab Finalists: Richmond Scale and White Rock Iron Products Environmental Leadership Winner: Consolidated Group Finalists: Micron Waste Technologies and Vancity

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Hats Off Awards

Thank You to our 2019 Hats Off to Excellence Sponsors!

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Award Sponsors PHOTOS BY JIM KINNEAR

Delta Chamber of Commerce executive director Garry Shearer (above) addresses the crowd at the 68th annual Hats Off to Excellence gala at Tsawwassen Springs last Friday night.

Hayley Woodin (right), a multimedia reporter with Business in Vancouver, was the emcee for the evening. See more photos from the event, including all the award winners, at www.deltaoptimist.com.

Rising Star Business

Small Business of the Year

Large Business of the Year

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Business of the Year

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Medium Business of the Year

Excellence in Industry or Manufacturing

Citizen of the Year

Business Excellence Sponsors

We wish to acknowledge and thank our 2019 Hats Off to Excellence auction and event contributors:

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BEST SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD SOUTHRIDGE HARDWARE TIMBER MART is thrilled to be chosen as the winner of the Hats off to Excellence Award.

It is an honour to have served the North Delta Community for the last 5 years. Thank you to all who support us.

We look forward to working with you in the future.

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Congratulations to the 2019 Award Recipients!

Employee of the Year: Alex Elsey - 505-JUNK

Volunteer of the Year: Jill McKnight

Rising Star Business: Bucha Brew Kombucha - Kara Sam

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next showing is Dec. 3 from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. and after that, Dec. 17 at the same time. For more information or to be added to the mailing list, contact Barry Howard at: barry.howard13@ gmail.com.

Acorn TV is now available for free with your Fraser Valley Regional Library card and the app rbDigital. On Friday, Nov. 29 from 11 a.m. to noon at the Tsawwassen Library, learn how to access Acorn TV on your computer, tablet and TV. Bring your library card, PIN and any passwords you may need to download apps.

Want to practice your Spanish conversation?

Intermediate level Spanish conversation meetings take place in the Tsawwassen Library every other Tuesday at 7 p.m. Upcoming dates are: Dec. 3 and 17. They are not classes and are not suitable for beginners. For more information call or text Aidan at 360-350-9155.

Coming Events

Celebrate-a-Life tribute card event at Delta Hospice’s Centre for Supportive Care in Ladner is an opportunity to honour those who are important to you whether they have passed, or are in your minds and hearts during difficult times. Visit between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday to Friday, from Dec. 2 to 31.

Delta Nature presents A Photo Safari through South and East Africa with David Hoar and Noreen Rudd. The talk will cover areas from Cape Town to Kilimanjaro with diverse and varied lands and peoples but their focus will be on the birds and beasts. The talk is on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at Benediction Lutheran Church in Tsawwassen. All ages are welcome and the event is free. Contact president Tom Bearss at tom. bearss@dccnet.com.

Are you interested in expanding your knowledge and meeting new people? On the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the Tsawwassen library, there are two recorded TED Talks that are shown followed by respectful discussion. Topics vary from inspirational events, medicine, science and human life. The

The Delta Photo Club welcomes back Francois Cleroux on Wednesday, Dec. 4 for a presentation on “Tripod-ology” from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. at KinVillage Community Centre. Guests are always welcome to attend for a $10 fee at the door. See more details at www.deltaphotoclub.com.

The next Dungeons & Dragons is on Thursday, Dec. 5 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library.

Grab your imagination and get ready to visit a land of magic, monsters and mortals. New and experienced players are welcome. Pizza will be provided. For teens ages 13+. Space is limited so register today.

AmbassadorsTsawwassen Mills Toastmasters’ next meeting is Tuesday, Dec. 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Tsawwassen Mills Training Room. The club guarantees it will be an evening of laughter and learning. The meeting is an open house and the theme is “Winter is Coming.”

Make a Holiday Book Tree out of the pages of books that are no longer ideal for circulation, giving them a new life in the form of a

holiday decoration. Program runs on Tuesday, Dec. 10 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library.

Recommended for ages eight-plus with adult supervision.

Delta Nats casual birding walk will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 11 from 9 a.m. to noon at Boundary Bay Regional Park. Join Tom Bearss and his informal birdwatchers and enjoy the abundance of resident and wintering species.

The outing will end with a beverage and snack at historic Cammidge House. No charge for event; voluntary donation for snacks. Meet at Cammidge House. Call 604-940-9296 or email tom. bearss@dccnet.com.

All Saints Anglican Church in Ladner hosts a free monthly community meal at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 17.

South Delta Newcomers would like to wish the blessings of Christmas on all members. In lieu of a meeting this month, club members will gather for a Christmas dinner to celebrate the gift of friendship and share the spirit of the season. The club has an exciting lineup of activities for the New Year.

Delta Falcons junior field hockey spring registration is now open for U10 Boys & Girls/U11-18 Girls. Early bird discount until Jan. 1. Visit www.falcons.ca for more information.

50+/SENIORS Enjoy the music of the McKee Jammers on Thursday, Nov. 28 at 7 p.m. at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre. Admission: $1. Coffee and goodies: $1 at the break.

Bingo anyone? KinVillage

Community Centre hosts the longest running and richest bingo in Tsawwassen.

Play 11 games, including Bonanza, for only $7.50 every Wednesday from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Before you play you can enjoy great food at reasonable prices in the onsite Buenos Dias Café.

A mix of gentle chair yoga, meditation and stretch is offered from 11 to 11:45 a.m. on Thursdays at KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen. $5 for members or $6 for non-members per class or purchase a 10 punch card for $40 or $60.

Happy Social Hour on Friday, Nov. 29 from 4 to 6 p.m. at KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen. Live entertainment and free admission.

ElderCollege Delta invites all those interested in hearing Dr. Gaoheng Zhang talk about the fashion industry and its pursuit of name brand clothing for price conscious customers. The “Made in Italy” tag implies high end, well-made clothing but where is it made and by whom? Presentation takes place on Saturday, Nov. 30 at Cedar Park Church in Ladner from 10 a.m. to noon. This event is free to all ElderCollege members. For those who are not members, membership can be bought at the door for $10 per year. eCleCtiC café on Saturday, Nov. 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre. With the dark, rainy evenings upon us, join Howard Solverson and his guest as they present an eclectic mix of live music in a comfy coffee house setting. Members $5; nonmembers $7. Coffee, tea and goodies will be served.

Thursday, Dec. 5 at 10 a.m.

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Shari’s Saturday Social Dance Christmas Extravaganza is on Dec. 7 at KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen. Doors open at 7 p.m., dancing from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Dance to a wide variety of CD music, including waltzes, jives, cha cha, mambo, soft rock and more. Tickets, available at the door (cash or cheque only) are $16 for members, $18 for guests. Mid-evening tea, coffee and extra special assorted goodies. Door prizes and spot dance prizes. To reserve a table, call Shari at 604-943-8755.

Delta Music Makers Wine & Cheese event at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre on Sunday, Dec. 8 from 2 to 4 p.m. Members: $8. Guests: $10.

SPECIAL EVENTS Ladner United Church’s Christmas Village Bazaar is Saturday, Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be Christmas baskets, collectibles, baking, crafts and more.

Port Guichon Winter Market will be held on Saturday, Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Port Guichon Elementary. Books, cards, crochet, knitting, signs, candles, soaps, fairy gardens, Ladner calendars, pies, bake sale, conces-

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Santa’s coming to historic Cammidge House in Boundary Bay Regional Park on Sunday, Dec. 1 between 1 and 3 p.m. Each child receives a goody bag at the complimentary community event. There will also be a draw for prizes and light refreshments will be served.

Parents are reminded to bring their own cameras. For more information, call Frank at 778-996-4039.

ARTS Delta Choral Society presents the Delta Children’s and Chamber Choirs in concert at KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen on Sunday, Dec. 1 from 2 to 3 p.m. Admission is free.

Donations gratefully accepted.

Sunday @3 Concert series returns to Ladner United Church on Dec. 8 with a performance from the Trinity Community Choir which will present A Midwinter Noel.

Tickets are $10 at the door.

The Coming Events column is published every Thursday as a community service. If you have a non-profit event, e-mail (events@delta-optimist.com), mail or drop off the details to the Optimist by 3 p.m. Monday. Submissions are subject to space limitations. No phone calls, please.

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Jon Grieg wanted to make a difference in his second-year with the Western Mustangs and he wasn’t kidding.

The defender from Tsawwassen earned tournament all-star honours as the Mustangs captured their fourth consecutive Baggataway Cup as Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association champions with an 8-5 win over the Trent Excalibur in Montreal.

“I was more of a depth guy in my first-year,” explained Greig.

“It’s a big jump to university where you are playing against men. I needed to be stronger, better prepared and worked hard in the offseason. It really paid off.”

Despite being the defending champions, the Mustangs weren’t considered the favourites of the six-team event.

They finished 7-3-0 in regular season play and had to play an extra quarter-final game en route to the title.

Western defeated Nipissing 12-5, then came through with a huge 6-5 win over Eastern Conference champion McGill Redmen — handing the hosts their first loss of the season. The Mustangs erased a 4-0 second quarter deficit and scored three unanswered goals in the final quarter to cap the comeback.

The Redman were captained by Liam McDonald who was team-

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Tsawwassen’s Jon Grieg (right) in action for the Western Mustangs at the Baggataway Cup university field lacrosse championships in Montreal.

mates this past season with Greig on the Delta Islanders in the B.C. Junior “A” Lacrosse League.

The gold medal game saw another second half comeback by Western to erase a 5-4 deficit.

Greig was one of four Mustangs named to the All-Baggataway Cup Team. The Vancouver College graduate is joined by two other B.C. players on the Western roster — Brady Sprague (Vancouver) and Mack Burns (Burnaby). He is studying kinesiology at the London, Ont. school.

The Baggataway Cup culminated a season that began with two-a-day training sessions back in August followed by two months of conference play.

“I really wanted to keep playing field lacrosse (at the university level) and the only option back at home was Simon Fraser but it wasn’t the right fit for the courses I wanted to study,” explained Greig.

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Greig’s twin brother James is playing football as a linebacker at the University of Toronto. The pair are part of an outstanding 2000-born age group that enjoyed plenty of success coming through Delta Minor Lacrosse — highlighted by becoming the first team to ever win the Midget A1 provincial championship.

The brothers are looking forward to re-uniting again this spring for the box season with the Islanders.

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South Delta Secondary graduates (left to right) Charlie Moore, Grant McDonald, Jack McDonald and Jacob Kirk celebrate the Calgary Dinos 27-13 win over Montreal in Saturday’s Vanier Cup. It was the Dinos first U Sports national football title in 24 years.

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One of the world’s most historic arenas followed by facing your hometown team. That’s how Beck Malenstyn got his first taste of NHL regular season action.

The 21-year-old forward from South Delta was called-up by the Washington Capitals from the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League.

He made his debut in Wednesday’s 4-1 loss to the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden and was also in the lineup for Saturday morning’s 2-1 home ice shootout loss to the Vancouver Canucks.

“Lot of energy involved in that first game. A lot of nerves,” Malenstyn told the Washington media following Saturday’s game.

“They were still here today for the first home game too though it was nice to get a few practices under the belt and get to know the systems a little bit

South Delta native Beck Malenstyn talking to Washington media prior to his NHL debut last week. better before heading out there.

“My goal is obviously to be here full time but for these first two games I’m just trying to take in every moment that I can and I thought I was able to do that and it’s been a great experience. We will see where it goes from here but it’s definitely been an enjoyable few days for me.”

Malenstyn was getting ready to practice with Hershey when he learned the news he was heading to the Capitals along with three other players.

He received nearly 10 minutes of ice time against the Rangers and recorded three shots on goal, including a breakaway on goalie Henrik Lundqvist.

“It’s a whirlwind it happened pretty quickly,”

added Malenstyn of his promotion. “You’re going to practice, getting ready to go on the ice, then get called into the coaches room. It was a pretty special moment.”

Malenstyn came through South Delta Minor Hockey before taking his career to the Okanagan Hockey Academy at the Bantam level. He spent three years in the Western Hockey League with the Calgary Hitmen then helped Swift Current advance to the Memorial Cup in his final season.

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A season that began with nine new faces concluded with a second straight podium finish for the South Delta Sun Devils at the BC AAA Field Hockey Championships.

The Sun Devils wrapped up another outstanding campaign with a 3-1 win over Heritage Woods in the bronze medal game at the 16-team tournament held in North Vancouver.

Longtime head coach Neil McLennan wasn’t sure what to expect with a significant turnover to his roster. By the end of the three-month journey he was in charge of one of the top teams in the province.

“Our whole defensive core had graduated so veterans were asked to take on totally new roles and positions which is always a challenge but also is a growth opportunity for a player,” said McLennan.

He was careful at first, electing to play in the tier two division at a tournament in Duncan back in late September. A few weeks later they held their own against top end opponents at the Bridgman Cup in Victoria — paving the way for postseason success.

“Bridgman showed that we were developing into a very capable team as the girls became more comfortable in attack and defence. From there the girls never looked back as they become quite a formidable, committed and resilient group,”

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South Delta’s Isabelle Holland, Tessa Everett and Natalie Anderson against Sardis during round robin action at the provincial AAA field hockey championships. continued McLennan. “The veterans provided the necessary leadership and skill meanwhile all the new players to the team jumped ahead by leaps and bounds.

By the end we moved the ball with confidence, finished our scoring chances and played some hockey that was very excit-

ing to watch.”

The path to the podium at provincials included a big 2-1 quarter-final victory over West Vancouver as South Delta erased an early one goal deficit in what was a tight and intense affair.

For the second straight year, the Devils

met Handsworth in the semi-finals and the North Shore powerhouse once again proved to be the class of the tournament.

With rain pelting down, South Delta started slowly after its emotional win a day earlier.

The Royals’ lethal power game produced three goals in the opening 10 minutes and that proved to be the final score.

The Sun Devils were much better the rest of the match which set them up for the bronze medal game against an old Fraser Valley rival.

A terrific start resulted in a 2-0 lead and the girls kept coming. It was 3-0 by halftime and their Port Moody opponent managed to break the shutout bid but would get no closer.

“The girls were certainly ready to play this one,” added McLennan. “Heritage was struggling to contain our attacks and were always on the back foot. They got a flicker of life with the goal but the girls quickly snuffed that again and took over total control of the game. They were not going to be denied their success.”

Earlier, South Delta went 2-1-0 in round-robin play with wins over Port Moody (6-1) and Sardis (5-0). The loss was a terrific 3-2 battle with Cowichan in a showdown of the tournament’s No. 2 and No. 5 seeded teams.

The Devils stormed back from a 2-0 deficit with a splendid second half effort to pull even. The game was decided on a corner in the late going after a somewhat controversial umpiring decision.

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The DSS 400-metre freestyle relay team of Kylie Davis, Ava Matsumoto, Ella-Rose Thomas, and Samantha Cates led the Pacers contingent at provincials with a 10th place finish.

Pacersswim teamwrapsup seasonat provincialchampionshipsinRichmond Delta Pacers swim team wrapped up another successful season at the B.C. Secondary Schools Provincial Championships last weekend at Watermania in Richmond.

Six of the 10 DSS relay teams that qualified for the meet advanced to the finals. The top result was the girls’ 400 metre freestyle team of Kylie Davis, Ava Matsumoto, Ella-Rose Thomas, and Samantha Cates.

The top result for the boys was a 12thplace finish, also in the 400 metre freestyle relay, by the team of Isaac SatoKlemm, Jonah Sato-Klemm, Colton

Howard, and Jordan Cates.

At the earlier Regional Championships, also at Watermania, a significant windstorm cut the meet short due to a power outage. The swimmers returned a week later to complete the races.

Ironically, it was the second straight year the Regionals had been delayed after a traffic accident caused a power outage at the Surrey Sport and Leisure Centre. That meet was concluded the next day.

The students and parents thank teacher-sponsor Jan Rogers who is stepping down after seven years of leadership.

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$898,800 CENTRAL TSAWWASSEN 3 BED RANCHER 5479 WILDWOOD CRES 3 BEDS / 2 BATHS / 1572 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $898,800

RE/MAX PROGROUP REALTY 5360 12TH AVENUE, DELTA, BC, V4M 2B3

A54 The Delta Optimist November 28, 2019 RE/MAX® Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave, Delta, BC V4M 2B3

BuILD YOuR DREAM HOME

ACREAGES IN THE CARIBOO W G N E T IN S LI

• B#ild to s#it on this 13,000 sq ft lot

• B#ild yo#r dream home in the Cariboo

• B#ild a dec!/pergola at the top of the property

• Perfect for the o#tdoor enth#siast • Premi#m Artesian "ell, hydro at the lot line

• St#nning river and mo#ntain vie"s • water & se"er hoo!-#ps at lot line

• 10.3 acres offered at $139,000 •11.4 acre la!e vie" offered at $299,000

1426 HIGHLAND BOuLEVARD

$279,900

BIG BAR ROAD, CLINTON

LOVELY NEw CONDO AT “COAST” W G NE TI N S LI

• 500 sq ft garden level condo • 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom

GARDEN LEVEL AT SuNNINGDALE W G N E TI N LIS

• 804 sq ft condo overloo!ing co#rtyard • 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom

• Open living area "ith co#rtyard vie"

• Oversized #nit "ith tons of nat#ral light

• Easy access to ferries & high"ay

• wal! to shops and easy transit access 105-4738 53 STREET, LADNER

115-4690 HAwk LANE, TSAwwASSEN

$389,800

$367,000

IN THE HEART OF TSAWWASSEN

uPDATED wINDSOR wOODS CONDO • 759 sq ft condo "ith large balcony

• 730 sq ft condo "ith large balcony

• 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom

• 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom

• Ne" flooring, appliances, light fixt#res, and fire s#rro#nd

• Overloo!ing peacef#l green space

• Steps to shops, resta#rants, and more

• Steps to shops and resta#rants

302-5556 14 AVENuE, TSAwwASSEN

202-5518 14 AVENuE, TSAwwASSEN

$389,900

$399,900

DESIRABLE “PENNY LANE”

FAIREHARBOuR TOwNHOME • 1080 sq ft "ith private patio • 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom

W G NE T I N S I L

• 799 sq ft condo "ith private entrance

• Bright & f#nctional living area

• 1 bedroom & den, 2 bathrooms

• Many #pdates thro#gho#t

• Spacio#s and open living area • Short "al! to s!ytrain, Do#glas College, and more

4736 48B STREET, LADNER

$439,900

CENTRALLY LOCATED 1 BEDROOM

6-221 ASH STREET

$489,900

LADNER VILLAGE GATE

• 677 sq ft #nit

• 917 sq ft corner #nit

• 1 bedroom and den, 1 bathroom

• 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom

• Bright living area

• Comfortable living area "ith go#rmet !itchen

• Steps to shops and transit

W315-488 KINGSWAY

$489,900 #1 TEAM IN BRITISH COLUMBIA 2017*

• Steps to all Ladner Village has to offer

202-4755 51 STREET, LADNER

$499,900

#2 RE/MAX® TEAM IN WESTERN CANADA 2017**

*Based on total REBGV sales 2017. **Based on total residential commissions in 2017 for all RE/MAX associates in Canada.

November 28, 2019 The Delta Optimist A55

HaRBOURSIdE 3 lEvEl TOwNHOME

BEaUTIFUlly UPdaTEd TOwNHOME

• 1521 sq ft to!nhome !ith $(rge p(tio

• 1241 sq to!nhome !ith pri"(te %(r& • 2 be&rooms, 3 b(throoms

• 4 be&rooms, 2 b(throoms

• Up&(te& throughout !ith $o"e$% ne!er kit'hen

• Fu$$% finishe& $o!er $e"e$ for extr( $i"ing sp('e • Steps to shops, The vi$$(ge, (n& more

• Steps to ($$ The vi$$(ge h(s to offer

4842 TURNBUcKlE wyNd, ladNER

4965 RIvER REacH, ladNER

$549,900

$599,000

“SEaSIdE” TOwNHOME wITH OcEaN vIEw W G N E TIN LIS

UPdaTEd RIvER wEST 2 BdRM

• 1171 sq ft to!nhome !ith fen'e& %(r&

• 1242 sq ft 'on&o !ith o"ersize& sun&e'k

• 2 be&rooms & &en, 3 b(throoms

• 2 be&rooms, 2 b(throom

• Bright (n& sp('ious open 'on'ept $i"ing (re(

• Be(utifu$$% up&(te& throughout • Quiet $o'(tion o"er$ooking 'ourt%(r&

• In're&ib$e 10,000 sq ft '$ubhouse !ith poo$

204-4733 w RIvER ROad, ladNER

32-4638 ORca way, TSawwaSSEN

$599,900

$599,900

TSAWWASSEN SPRINGS

SOUGHT aFTER SOUTH POINTE

• 1022 sq ft 'on&o !ith bright South exposure

• 900 sq ft home on 4133 sq ft $ot • 2 be&rooms, 1 b(throom (p$umbe& for se'on&)

• 2 be&rooms, 2 b(throoms

• l(rge Sw f('ing %(r&, perfe't for g(r&eners

• King-size& m(ster !ith ensuite & !($k in '$oset

• Quiet, 'u$-&e-s(' $o'(tion !ith frien&$% neighbours

• Resort st%$e $i"ing, 2 p(rking sp('es

5359 JIBSET Bay, ladNER

302-4977 SPRINGS BOUlEvaRd, TSawwaSSEN

$639,900

$629,900

BEaUTIFUlly UPdaTEd TOwNHOME W G NE TIN LIS

• 1611 sq ft to!nhome !ith t(n&em p(rking

PRIME TIlBURy lOcaTION W G NE TIN LIS

• 3 be&rooms, 2 b(throoms

• at gr(&e !(rehouse &oor

• Pri"(te & tr(nqui$ fen'e& %(r& !ith hot tub

1158 FaIRway vIEwS wyNd, TSawwaSSEN

14-7449 HUME avENUE, ladNER

$693,500

$749,900

STUNNING SPRINGS PENTHOUSE

TSawwaSSEN SHORES HalF dUPlEX • 1520 sq ft h($f &up$ex • 3 be&rooms, 3 b(throoms • Open 'on'ept $i"ing (re( • Mins to shops, rest(ur(nts, high!(%, (n& ferr%

201-1816 OSPREy dRIvE, TSawwaSSEN

$749,900 #8 RE/MAX® TEAM IN CANADA 2017**

• 800 sq ft offi'e up !ith b(throom • 3 p(rking st($$s in front of unit

• High-en& finishings throughout

W G NE TIN S LI

• 2544 sq ft groun& $e"e$ !(rehouse

W G NE TI N S LI

• 1053 sq ft penthouse !ith "ie!s • 2 be&rooms, 2 b(throoms • High-en& finishings throughout • Be(utifu$ "ie!s of go$f 'ourse, o'e(n, (n& mount(ins

606-5055 SPRINGS BOULEVARD, TSAWWASSEN

$799,900

#23 RE/MAX® TEAM WORLDWIDE 2017***

*** Based on total residential and commercial commissions combined in 2017 for all RE/MAX associates worldwide (over 100,000 agents). As recognized by the RE/MAX INTERNATIONAL achievement award given to Fraser and/or Fraser and his team for 2017.

A56 The Delta Optimist November 28, 2019 RE/MAX® Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave, Delta, BC V4M 2B3

CEnTrALLY LOCATED FAMILY HOME W G NE TI N S LI

AFFOrDABLE FAMILY HOME

• 1726 sq ft home o( 6036 sq ft lot

• 2200 sq ft home o( 5605 sq ft lot

• 3 bed&ooms, 3 bath&ooms

• 3 bed&ooms, 3 bath&ooms

• Lo$ely lo# mai(te(a(ce ya&d #ith po(ds

• Easy access to all ame(ities • Possible futu&e de$elopme(t

• Located close to schools, shops, a(d ame(ities 5608 48B AvEnUE, LADnEr

$849,000

HALF DUPLEX wITH In-LAw SUITE

$850,000

QUIET FAMILY nEIgHBOUrHOOD

• 2340 sq ft home o( 5605 sq ft lot

• 2172 sq ft home o( 7029 sq ft lot

• 4 bed&ooms, 3 bath&ooms

• 4 bed&ooms, 3 bath&ooms

• Mi(utes to all ame(ities

• Family f&ie(dly cul-de-sac loactio(

• Possibility fo& futu&e de$elopme(t

• Mi(utes to schools a(d shops

5586 6 AvEnUE, TSAwwASSEn

5279 OAk PLACE, LADnEr

$850,000

gOLF COUrSE & MOUnTAIn vIEwS • 1359 sq ft co&(e& u(it #ith la&"e sto&a"e &oom • 2 bed&ooms & de(, 2 bath&ooms

$919,900

CUL-DE-SAC FAMILY HOME • 1737 sq ft home o( 3875 sq ft lot • 3 bed&ooms, 3 bath&ooms

• Hi"h-e(d fi(ishi("s th&ou"hout

• Updates i(clude !itche( a(d (e# &oof

• Beautiful $ie#s a(d mi(s to all ame(ities

• Su((y, ma(icu&ed ya&d #ith i($iti(" patio

209-5011 SPrIngS BOULEvArD, TSAwwASSEn

5393 BrIgAnTInE rOAD, LADnEr

$959,900

UPDATED HOLLY FAMILY HOME

$969,900

BOUnDArY BAY rAnCHEr

• 1911 sq ft home o( 5029 sq ft lot

• 1609 sq ft home o( 6246 sq ft lot

• 4 bed&ooms, 3 bath&ooms

• 3 bed&ooms, 2 bath&ooms

• Beautifully updated th&ou"hout

• 2 detached sheds, o(e #ith po#e&

• Quiet, lo# t&affic st&eet, o(ly steps to Holly Eleme(ta&y

• O(ly 1 bloc! f&om the beach

6161 DAWN DRIVE, LADNER

236 66A STrEET, TSAwwASSEn

$999,800

SPrAwLIng rAnCHEr W G NE TIN S I L

5596 6 AvEnUE, TSAwwASSEn

$1,048,800

rEnOvATED wEST LADnEr HOME

• 1750 sq ft home o( 8763 sq ft lot

• 2429 sq ft home o( 7606 sq ft lot

• 4 bed&ooms, 2 bath&ooms

• 5 bed&ooms, 3 bath&ooms

• La&"e &a(che& o( family f&ie(dly st&eet

• Updated !itche(, bath&ooms, floo&i(", a(d mo&e

• wal! to school, pa&!, shops, a(d mo&e

• w&ap a&ou(d dec! a(d su((y, #est exposed bac! ya&d

4951 FEnTOn DrIvE, LADnEr

5063 59 STrEET, LADnEr

$1,099,900

#1 TEAM IN BRITISH COLUMBIA 2017*

$1,148,800

#2 RE/MAX® TEAM IN WESTERN CANADA 2017**

*Based on total REBGV sales 2017. **Based on total residential commissions in 2017 for all RE/MAX associates in Canada.

November 28, 2019 The Delta Optimist A57

PrIMe waterFrOnt LOCatIOn

LOVeLY CLIFF DrIVe FaMILY HOMe

• 6210 sq f$ $h&$ do!s'’$ %!qui%! & "&$!% l!&s!

• 1773 sq f$ hom! o' 8482 sq f$ lo$ • 4 b!d%ooms, 2 b&$h%ooms

• 33’ co'c%!$! dock %!&dy fo% flo&$hom! o% bo&$

• Si'gl! c&%po%$ plus op!' p&%ki'g • Clos! $o schools, p&%ks, &'d mo%!

• rV p&%ki'g "i$h hook-ups • 2 cus$om 100 sq f$ sh!ds

5153 CLIFF DrIVe, tSawwaSSen

4495 w rIVer rOaD, LaDner

$1,198,800

$1,198,800

LOVeLY CUL-De-SaC HOMe

StUnnInG OCean & VaLLeY VIewS

• 2653 sq f$ hom! o' 7759 sq f$ lo$

• 2335 sq f$ hom! o' 21,772 sq f$ lo$

• 5 b!d%ooms, 3 b&$h%ooms

• B%igh$ livi'g &%!& "i$h $o's of '&$u%&l ligh$

• L&%g!, b%igh$ ki$ch!' op!'s $o f&mily %oom

• n!" %oof &'d ho$ "&$!% $&'k • e&sy &cc!ss $o shops & high"&ys

• Sho%$ "&lk $o shoppi'g &'d &m!'i$i!s

14143 TRITES ROAD

12292 63a aVenUe

$1,299,900

$1,249,900

STUNNING CUSTOM HOME

BeaUtIFUL FaMILY BeaCH HOMe • 2511 sq f$ hom! o' 5756 sq f$ lo$

• 2516 sq f$ hom! o' 4684 sq f$ lo$

• 4 b!d%ooms, 3 b&$h%ooms

• 4 b!d%ooms, 4 b&$h%ooms

• ex$!'siv!ly upd&$!d $h%oughou$ i'cl '!"!% %oof

• B!&u$iful op!' g%!&$ %oom d!sig' • P%iv&$! b&cky&%d "i$h vi!"s o'$o $h! 7$h g%!!'

• D%!&m !'$!%$&i'!%’s b&cky&%d "i$h s&l$"&$!% pool

250 67 Street, tSawwaSSen

5844 COVE REACH ROAD, LADNER

$1,328,800

$1,415,000

MetICULOUSLY KePt HOMe wItH UPDateS W G NE TIN S I L

• 2903 sq f$ hom! o' 10,294 sq f$ lo$ • 4 b!d%ooms, 3 b&$h%ooms • Ou$doo% !'$!%$&i'!%’s d%!&m "i$h pool &'d ho$ $ub • M's $o schools, p&%ks, $%&ils, &'d mo%!

6536 HILLSIDe CreSCent

$1,488,800

SPeCtaCULar newer HOMe

weStCOaSt InSPIreD “terraCeS” HOMe W G NE TIN S I L

• 3185 sq f$ hom! o' 8156 sq f$ lo$ • 4 b!d%ooms, 3 b&$h%ooms • B!&u$ifully %!'ov&$!d $h%oughou$ "i$h co'$!mpo%&%y d!sig' • G%!!'sp&c! b!hi'd fo% $h! ul$im&$! i' p%iv&cy 36 ParKGrOVe CreSCent, tSawwaSSen

$1,498,800

FantaStIC InVeStMent OPPOrtUnItY

• 2854 sq f$ hom! o' 7570 co%'!% lo$

• 6000 sq f$ dupl!x o' 11,216 sq f$ lo$

• 4 b!d%ooms, 4 b&$h%ooms

• G%!&$ i'v!s$m!'$ 'o" &'d fo% fu$u%! d!v!lopm!'$

• exc!p$io'&lly d!sig'!d &'d "!ll buil$ hom!

• 3 b!d%ooms, 2 b&$h%ooms o' !&ch sid!

• Clos! $o $o"' c!'$%! &'d &ll &m!'i$i!s

• S$!ps $o schools, L&d'!% Vill&g!, &'d &m!'i$i!s 4499 47 Street, LaDner

$1,598,800

#8 RE/MAX® TEAM IN CANADA 2017**

575-577 56 Street, tSawwaSSen

$1,682,800

#23 RE/MAX® TEAM WORLDWIDE 2017***

*** Based on total residential and commercial commissions combined in 2017 for all RE/MAX associates worldwide (over 100,000 agents). As recognized by the RE/MAX INTERNATIONAL achievement award given to Fraser and/or Fraser and his team for 2017.

A58 The Delta Optimist November 28, 2019

LARGE HoLLy PRoPERTy

RE/MAX® Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave, Delta, BC V4M 2B3

• 1344 sq ft h#me #n 13,067 sq ft l#t • 3 bedr##ms, 2 bathr##ms • Cl#se t# H#ll$ Elementar$ & eas$ Hw$ access • P#ssible land assembl$ #f 8 pr#perties t#talling 138,145 sq ft 4752 60B STREET, LADNER

$1,799,900

BoUNDARy BAy CUSToM HoME

W G NE TIN S LI

• 5232 sq ft 4-plex #n 27,798 sq ft l#t • 2 3 bed suites #n main, 2 2 bed suites bel#w • 3 $ear #ld r##f, 5 carp#rts and extra par!ing in bac!

• P#tentiall$ sub-dividable, great h#lding pr#pert$ 12240 100A AVENUE

$1,999,900

BRAND NEW ULTRA MoDERN HoME

• 3281 sq ft h#me #n 10,891 sq ft l#t

• 3484 sq ft h#me #n 6834 sq ft l#t

• 3 bedr##ms, 4 bathr##ms

• 4 bedr##ms, 4 bathr##ms

• Spaci#us, #pen c#ncept living space

• High-end finishings thr#ugh#ut & #pen c#ncept design

• outd##r living area with p##l, h#t tub, heaters, and m#re

• Situated #n Beach Gr#ve G#lf C#urse

43 67 STREET, TSAWWASSEN

1190 JACkSoN WAy, TSAWWASSEN

$2,198,800

BEAUTIFUL CUSToM BUILT HoME • 5282 sq ft h#me #n 14,122 sq ft l#t • 4 bedr##ms, 5 bathr##ms • High end finishings thr#ugh#ut • overl##!ing Beach Gr#ve GC fairwa$s

1183 JACkSoN WAy, TSAWWASSEN

$2,898,800

JUST UNDER AN ACRE IN WEST LADNER W G NE TIN S LI

FANTASTIC INVESTMENT oPPoRTUNITy

• 2700 sq ft h#me #n a 41,771 sq ft l#t • 5 bedr##ms, 2 bathr##ms • Great h#lding pr#pert$ with 2 level h#me • Redevel#pment #pp#rtunit$ with 2 r#ad fr#ntages 5642 GRoVE AVENUE, LADNER

$4,488,000

23 ACRE EQUESTRIAN CENTRE

$2,298,800

NEW LUXURy MoDERN DREAM HoME • 5810 sq ft h#me #n 12,345 sq ft l#t • 5 bedr##ms, 7 bathr##ms • open c#ncept living area with g#urmet !itchen & w#! !itchen • Un#bstructed Diefenba!er Par! views

5393 1A AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

$3,588,000

PANoRAMIC oCEAN VIEWS • 5161 sq ft h#me #n massive 27,650 sq ft l#t • Ver$ livable, architecturall$ designed h#me • Sub-dividable int# 2 l#ts #r build a dream Estate • 2 r#ad fr#ntages (Graham Dr & English Bluff Rd) • Each l#t available f#r $2,998,800 210 GRAHAM DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN

$5,888,000 PRIME FARMLAND

• 23 acres with 3 livable h#mes

• 135.73 acres #f fertile land

• Adjacent t# Delta P#rt Wa$

• Pr#pert$ has 3 separate h#mes

• Cl#se t# new industrial par! & mall

• Rare #pp#rtunit$ t# bu$ fr#m l#ng time #wners

• East access t# Hw$ 17, 17A, 99, and ferries

2990 57B STREET, LADNER

$9,868,800 #1 TEAM IN BRITISH COLUMBIA 2017*

• Eas$ highwa$ access & #nl$ 30 mins t# Vanc#uver

3820 64 STREET, LADNER

$11,888,000

#2 RE/MAX® TEAM IN WESTERN CANADA 2017**

*Based on total REBGV sales 2017. **Based on total residential commissions in 2017 for all RE/MAX associates in Canada.

November 28, 2019 The Delta Optimist A59 RE/MAX® Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave, Delta, BC V4M 2B3

OUR TESTIMONIALS SPEAK THEMSELVES! IN THIS MARKET YOU NEED THEFOR MARKET LEADERS!

Amy MCFee Unlicensed Assistant

Julie Crouch REALTOR®

Rachel MacInnes REALTOR®

Garrett Chu REALTOR®

Fraser Elliott REALTOR®

Philip Seel REALTOR®

Michelle Wright REALTOR®

Bob Cooke REALTOR®

Austen Langill REALTOR®

#1 REAL ESTATE TEAM IN LADNER / TSAWWASSEN

2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014,2015, 2016, 2017, 2018!

*

#1 TEAM FOR SALES IN GREATER VANCOUVER IN 2018!

*

Call Fraser and his team today for proven results, top-notch marketing, unbeatable systems and worldwide award-winning service!

• UNBEATABLE FULLCOLOUR LOCAL PRINT ADVERTISING • EXCLUSIVE LISTING MAGAZINE • VANCOUVER SUN ADVERTISING • MING PAO CHINESE NEWSPAPER

• TARGETED FACEBOOK MARKETING EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOUR HOME • MASSIVE SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE  UP TO 500,000 REACHED PER WEEK • YOUTUBE, CRAIGSLIST, KIJIJI ADVERTISING

• GOOGLE ADWORDS CAMPAIGNS DRIVING HUGE TRAFFIC TO OUR WEBSITE • MASSIVE CLIENT DATABASE AND BUYER LIST • LARGE VANCOUVERWIDE REALTOR® EMAIL DISTRIBUTION LIST

• PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIRTUAL TOUR OF YOUR PROPERTY • PROFESSIONAL STAGING ADVICE • EXPERIENCED REALTOR® AT ALL SHOWINGS

CALL FOR A FREE HOME EVALUATION RE/MAX® Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave, Delta BC V4M 2B3 *Based on total REBGV MLS sales for 2018 all teams under 20 Agents. **For total residential and commercial commissions combined in 2017 for all RE/MAX® associates in Canada. ***For total residential and commercial commissions combined in 2017 out of over 100,000 RE/MAX® sales associates worldwide. As recognized by the RE/MAX® INTERNATIONAL achievement award to Fraser and his team for 2017.

A60 The Delta Optimist November 28, 2019

COMMERCIAL DIVISION LISTINGS ACREAGE WITH LAKE VIEWS!

INCREDIBLE BUILDING LOT!

•Stunning Acreage with Lake Views •10.3 private acres •Artesian well with Hydro at Lot Line LOT 7 BIG BAR ROAD

$139,000

PRIME TILBURY LOCATION!

•13,000 sq ft lot •Panoramic Views

1426 HIGHLANDS BOULEVARD

14 7449 HUME AVENUE

$749,900

PRIME NORTH RICHMOND LOCATION

110 2981 SIMPSON ROAD

EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY

111 1083 E KENT AVENUE NORTH

OUTSTANDING NORTH SURREY OPPORTUNITY

140 233 W 1ST

$858,800

•883 Sq.Ft. Space •Currently Dr. Office •Well Maintained

510 943 W BROADWAY

•Large 1,734 Sq.Ft. •Front Retail Plush Large Flex Room, Kitchen, Eating area + Bathroom •1 Private Parking 2560 E HASTINGS STREET

$1,698,800

UNBEATABLE BUILDING LOT!

$Call

PRIME STREET LEVEL RETAIL/OFFICE SPACE

•3,500+ Sq.Ft. Total •RARE 29' CEILINGS •200 amp, 3 phase power, T8 Lighting •7 Dedicated Parking 155 11960 HAMMERSMITH WAY

$1,888,000

•7,707 Sq.Ft Corner lot property • 2,758 Sq.Ft office building • 10 car parking 1464 56 STREET

KITSILANO MIXED-USE BUILDING!

•Unobstructed Ocean and Gulf Island Views •171'x196' Lot with potential to buy 2 sideby-side $2,998,800

RARE LAKEFRONT OPPORTUNITY

INVESTOR ALERT!

$4,998,800

•Mixed-use Building •Corner of Commercial Drive and E. 14th Ave. • Income producing 1675 E 14TH AVENUE

23 ACRE PARCEL!!

•6.25 Acre Trailer Park in West Kelowna.

• 38 Existing homes •Income/Development Property $6,800,000

$2,288,800

•Fully Leased, •Redevelopment Potential •2.5% CAP RATE 2057 W 4TH AVENUE

#2 RANKED TEAM IN WESTERN CANADA**

$6,800,000

PRIME FARMLAND !!!

•23 Acre Parcel •Adjacent to BC Railway & DeltaPort Highway and Near TFN Industrial.

2990 57B STREET

$1,588,800

STUNNING POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT/INVESTMENT

•Coal Harbour Street Level Retail/Office •1,021Sq.Ft. Office •Access to fitness amenity room and pool 1318 ALBERNI STREET

$ 1,098,800

PRIME IRONWOOD LOCATION!

•2,700+ Sq.Ft. Total •Front Loading Roll Up Door •Office on Mezzanine 123 11860 Hammersmith Way

$974,900

STREET LEVEL RETAIL

$999,900

•10,825 sq.ft lot •Outstanding Location •2 storey, 3 separate spaces, warehouse + 3-6 bedrooms up

#1 RANKED TEAM IN BRITISH COLUMBIA*

PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE

IRONWOOD WAREHOUSE STRATA UNIT

$1,099,900

$299,000

• Over 1,200 Sq.Ft. Office Space • Steps from Lonsdale Quay

•12,361 Sq.Ft. Lot allows for Large Commercial Building with Rezonging to Commerical Hwy Use.

1375 GREEN BAY ROAD

LOT 4 BIG BAR ROAD

EXCELLENT GROUND FLOOR UNIT

$999,000

210 GRAHAM DRIVE

$279,900

•2,199 sq.ft total space • At grade roll-up door in front •Unbeatable location

•2,448 sq.ft warehouse •Ground Level Retail Storefront •Rear Warehouse with 21 Ft. + ceilings

12297 INDUSTRIAL ROAD

•Stunning Acreage with Lake Views •11.4 private acres •Artesian well with Hydro at Lot Line

HIGHLY DESIRABLE STRATA WAREHOUSE

•3,300+sq.ft total space • 2,544 sq.ft of ground level warehouse •800 Sq.Ft. Funished office up w/ Bathroom

12835 111 AVENUE

ACREAGE WITH LAKE VIEWS!

$9,868,800

•135.73 Acres •3 Separate Dwellings •Easy Highway Access

3820 64 STREET

#8 RANKED TEAM IN CANADA**

$11,888,000

#23 RANKED TEAM WORLDWIDE*** RE/MAX® Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave, Delta BC V4M 2B3

COMMERCIAL DIVISION

*Based on total REBGV MLS sales for 2018 all teams under 20 Agents. **For total residential and commercial commissions combined in 2017 for all RE/MAX® associates in Canada. ***For total residential and commercial commissions combined in 2017 out of over 100,000 RE/MAX® sales associates worldwide. As recognized by the RE/MAX® INTERNATIONAL achievement award to Fraser and his team for 2017.

November 28, 2019 The Delta Optimist A61

COMMERCIAL DIVISION LISTINGS PT. ROBERTS BEACHFRONT PROPERTY

DUNBAR OPPORTUNITY

•8,463 Sq.Ft. Building •Unbeatable Location •Incredible Opportunity •Portion is leased out 1334 GULF ROAD

$ CALL

BURNABY REDEVELOPMENT PROPERTY

•3,840 Sq.Ft. Lot (40'x96') with Freestanding office/retail building, •Fully leased to Dentist 3335 DUNBAR ST

$ CALL

VANCOUVER REDEVELOPMENT

1015 W 13TH AVENUE

STUNNING MULTI-FAMILY BUILDING!

4844 53 STREET

82 TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT SITE!!

6780 GLOVER ROAD

VANCOUVER MIDRISE SITE

9711 137 STREET

$ CALL

APPROVED DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY •9.49 Acres •53 Single-Family Lot Subdivision •15 Townhouses or 2 Condo Buildings 910-925 HARBOURVIEW, NANAIMO

18190 92 AVENUE

•Stunning Building • OCP designates 4.9 FAR allowing 153,000 Sq.Ft. Buildable Area

$ CALL

6435 ROYAL OAK AVENUE

$ CALL

•11.3 Acres of Farmland •A1 Zoning

14689 48 AVE

$ CALL

CAMBIE AND 49TH!

•8.712 Sq.Ft. Lot •Existing 41 Unit Building •Maximum height allowed is 450ft, and current density is 6.00 FSR. 1201 W GEORGIA ST

$ CALL

PRIME FARMLAND!

PRIME DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER BUILDING

$ CALL

$ CALL

HIGH DENSITY REDEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL!

• 15 Acre Parcel •Potential for 122 Townhouse Units, and 110 Apartments Units

•2,840 Sq.ft. Lot •Directly beside 12 Storey Tower •Potential 3.8 FSR under the OCP 2665 KINGSWAY

• Potential11 Storey Commercial Office Building

15 ACRE REDEVELOPMENT SITE!!

$ CALL

$ CALL

SURREY DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY

•6.2 Acres •C-3A Zoning •Industrial/Commercial

•4.66 Acres •82 Unit development •3rd Reading approval soon 3134 200 STREET

$ CALL

LANGLEY INDUSTRIAL LAND!

$ CALL

738-742 FORT STREET

• 41,906 Sq.Ft. • Centrally Located

•Vancouver "Fairview" •17 Units

1465 W 14TH AVENUE

$ CALL

LARGE LADNER DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY

$ CALL

•10,011 Total Sq.Ft. • 5% CAP Potential

•11 Suite Building •Completely Updated •CAP RATE 2.5%

•Potential 27 unit rental housing building •Preliminary plans in place 1623 E GEORGIA STREET

$ CALL

SOUTH GRANVILLE MULTI-FAMILY BUILDING

•Potential to combine with 2 other neighbouring homes to develop a Mid Rise Building 5515 JERSEY AVENUE

ICONIC DOWNTOWN VICTORIA BUILDING

$ CALL

•1.638 Acres • Cambie Corridor redevelopment property •Strata Windup 444 WEST 49TH AVENUE

$ CALL

LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE? CALL US: 604.728.2845 #1 RANKED TEAM IN BRITISH COLUMBIA*

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*Based on total REBGV MLS sales for 2018 all teams under 20 Agents. **For total residential and commercial commissions combined in 2017 for all RE/MAX® associates in Canada. ***For total residential and commercial commissions combined in 2017 out of over 100,000 RE/MAX® sales associates worldwide. As recognized by the RE/MAX® INTERNATIONAL achievement award to Fraser and his team for 2017.

A62 The Delta Optimist November 28, 2019

Adult oriented Chesapeake Landing

SOLD

4671 Arthur Drive, Ladner

SOLD

102, 1280 55 Street, Tsawwassen

SOLD

4806 Martin Road, Ladner

SOLD

5358 1A Ave, Tsawwassen

SOLD

5481 Pennant Bay, Ladner

SOLD

45, 4638 Orca Way, Tsawwassen

SOLD

110, 4745 54A Street, Ladner

SOLD

61, 4638 Orca Way, Tsawwassen

SOLD

285 Centennial Park Way, Tsawwassen

SOLD

5328 Galleon Place, Ladner

D L O S

5209 Schooner, Ladner

SOLD

4586 Kensington, Ladner

This is a great floor plan with vaulted ceilings in the formal living & dining room, kitchen with eating area and family room and master bedroom on the main floor offers a large ensuite bathroom with separate bath & shower and walk in closet. A generous sized 2 bedroom upstairs with ensuite bathroom and large 3rd guest bedroom plus flex room. Great complex with club house, fireside lounge, outdoor pool & hot tub, exercise room and more.

55, 5900 Ferry Road, Ladner JUST LISTED $985,000

BEAUTIFUL 2 LEVEL TOWNHOUSE IN ADLINGTON COURT Spacious 1,500 square foot home featuring living/dining room with gas fireplace, kitchen with induction stove and eating area. Upstairs boasts a large master bedroom with loads of closets and 3 piece ensuite, 2 more bedrooms and a laundry room.

New floors, new boiler and more. Great location!

3 4749 54A Street, Ladner JUST REDUCED $709,000

BETTER THAN NEW - NO GST! Welcome to this bright & spacious 1,550 square foot corner unit in Pelican Cove at Tsawwassen Shores. Loads of natural sunlight, beautiful open concept featuring gourmet kitchen. 3 bedrooms and den. This resort style community features amazing amenities.

Call today and move in before Christmas.

361, 1784 Osprey Drive, Tsawwassen $699,000

2 Bed, 2 Bath Penthouse Suite Park Regent Estates penthouse suite. 1,310sf, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo with views of Memorial Park and fabulous access to a large rooftop deck.

No neighbors on either side! Walk to Shops, library, recreation and more.

311, 4989 47th Avenue, Ladner JUST REDUCED $599,000

November 28, 2019 The Delta Optimist A63

DOWNSIZE IN STYLE!

Beautiful 2 bed, 2 bath condo at The Lexington. Approx. 1,370 s.f. so it feels more like a rancher; it easily accommodates your larger furniture. The home has been updated with new flooring, paint, countertops, appliances. Lovely east exposed patio (BBQ allowed).

Adult oriented!

200, 1150 54A Street, Tsawwassen $599,000

6338 Crescent Place, Ladner

SOLD

106, 5518 14th Avenue, Ladner

BEAUTIFUL NEW HOME Under construction and still time to choose your own finishing touches. 2,450 square feet.

Living room, eating area, kitchen and office on main, 4 bedrooms up and family room on 3 levels.

5068 45th Avenue, Ladner $1,348,000

BOB Chancey

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-946-8899

Desirable Chesapeake Landing Bright & beautiful 2,141 sq.ft. executive townhome. Master Bedroom suite on main floor, Plus 2 bedrooms and den up. Adult oriented complex with Clubhouse facility & Pool.

98, 5900 Ferry Road, Ladner PRICE REDUCED $998,000

LINDA Chancey

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-880-5552

GROUND LEVEL UNIT - RARELY RA A AVAILABLE! This lovely 2 bedroom ground floor unit features a large covered deck, ideal for BBQ ‘s & enjoying the outside even on a rainy day. The fully fenced, back yard is perfect for pets, children and enjoying gardening. An excellent layout featuring updates including Black Maple Floors, updated paint, updated Kitchen Counters, Tiled Backsplash, Fridge & Stove, Insuite Laundry.

3, 5661 Ladner Trunk Road, Ladner JUST LISTED $434,900

BLAKE Chancey

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-788-0480

w w w .T h e C h a n c ey y s .c o m

SOLD

Desirable 5 acre farm in desirable East Ladner location. 1800 square foot rancher approximately 12 years old and a 2 level home approximately 1,600 square feet. Huge income potential from this property. Could build a new home approximately 3,522 square feet plus a garage.

6255 34B Avenue, Ladner 5 ACRES • JUST LISTED $2,379,000

RE/MAX City Realty

A64 The Delta Optimist November 28, 2019

DELTA GREEN Car"-fr"" Living In Ladn"r

24 Exclusive Adult Oriented (55+) 1 & 2 bedroom plus den Condo’s. Located just a block from the main streets of Ladner Village, Delta Green is the perfect mix of convenience and peaceful living. Close to shops, recreation centres and restaurants, with nearby health & wellness facilities, you are well-situated in a central, walkable location.

PReSeNTATIoN CeNTeR oPeN SUNDAY 12:00 - 4:00 Pm 4777 DeLTA STReeT, LADNeR (INSIDe BUR047 ARCHITeCTURe) oR CALL FoR A PRIVATe APPoINTmeNT

PRe-SeLLING NoW! PRICe’S FRom $539,000 - $699,000 plus GST PROUDLY MARKETED BY:

BOB CHANCEY

Personal Real Estate Corporation 604-946-8899

Exceptional Quality & Timeless Architecture • • • • • • • • •

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LINDA CHANCEY

Personal Real Estate Corporation 604-880-5552

RICHARD LOWE

Personal Real Estate Corporation 604-240-5693

www.deltagreen.ca info@deltagreen.ca

IN ASSOCIATION WITH

The Developer reserves the right in its discretion to make changes to the floor plans, project designs, features and dimension. Renderings are artistic concepts only. Square footages are approximate and have been calculated from architectural plans. Actual final dimensions following completion of construction may vary from those set out herein. E. & O.E|*

November 28, 2019 The Delta Optimist A65

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REMEMBRANCES IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

OBITUARIES

OBITUARIES

A Time To Remember

Loved ones who have passed on can be remembered through a Tribute Gift to Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation.

Donations made in memory of your loved ones will be acknowledged with cards sent to family members and an acknowledgement and receipt sent to the donor.

Tributes for November Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation gratefully acknowledges gifts in memory of:

Eileen Ames Frank Barr Keith Comber Roland Embree Jane Gaudry Karl & Rosemarie Gemeinhardt Ronnie Gibson Judi Goodwin Fred K. Kennedy Kay Killy Margaret Lewis Thomas McNeilage Margaret McRae Dharam Singh Nijjar James Patrick O’Toole Peter Proskurnik Lorna Richardson Herb Robinson Joan Robinson Vickie Sangster Cindy Skirvanek Bill Stuart Bertha Vollhoffer JoanWiseman Your gift assists the Foundation to purchase vital medical equipment for Delta Hospital.

Working Together to make a Difference!

5800 Mountain View Blvd.

Delta, B.C. V4K 3V6

www.dhchfoundation.ca Phone: 604/940-9695 Fax: 604/940-9670

MASON, Charles Michael April 13, 1934 − November 25, 2018 Charles Michael Mason (Mike) Formerly of Ladner, South Surrey, and Kelowna.

Beloved husband and best friend of Pat for 62 years.

Father of Shaun (wife, Bev) and Lynn (partner, RJ), Grandad to Devon and Dylan There are special people in our lives who never leave us...

Even after they are gone!

You are missed by family and friends and are ever in our hearts.

OBITUARIES

Dianne Irwin, 73, of Ladner, British Columbia, passed away on November 20, 2019, after a short battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She was born to parents, James Emery and Bertha Emery, on December 1, 1945, in Hamilton, Ontario.

Dianne met James Irwin in 1964. They were married on January 23, 1965, in West Flamborough, Ontario. Together they raised three children, Gary, Ron, and Melanie.

Dianne is predeceased by her son, Gary Irwin, and her loving dog, Tasha.

Dianne is survived by her husband, Jim; son, Ron; daughter, Melanie; son−in−law, Kirk; two brothers, Jim and Bob; two sisters, Mary and Lynne; eight grandchildren, Braydon, Noah, Peighton, Kamryn, Domonic, Mikala, Neil, and Felicity; and many extended family members and friends.

NICHOLLS, Anita Addie Anita Addie Nicholls from Tsawwassen passed away peacefully on November 12, 2019, surrounded by her family. She is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Sheila (Ken), and son, Robert (Kelly), along with her grandchildren, Christina (Russell), Stephanie (Clayton), Mike, and Rick (Alexa), as well as her great−grandchildren, Mason, Emily, Emmett, and Kate.

Anita lived an adventurous life starting in Holland where she survived the German regimen of WWII. She started horseback riding as a teen, where she won several competitions. Tennis was always her passion and she was thrilled to compete nationally.

She also windsurfed and travelled around the world, but her greatest joy was her family!

The family will hold a private celebration of her life in the new year. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Foundation.

A Celebration of Life is scheduled for December 7, 2019, at Westham Lane, Ladner, BC.

BYTELAAR, Kim Wulff September 18, 1957 - October 13, 2019

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Irene Thomas Hospice Delta, BC.

Kim passed away on October 13th after a brave two year battle with cancer. His positive attitude never left him as he continued to organize his annual Easter Egg Hunt for the grandkids, and drive across Canada with his cousin. He especially loved the trips up to his Yukon cabin for some fishing and ATVing and just soaking up the spectacular Tagish River scenery. He was wellknown for telling many interesting stories from his time in the Air Cadets (being chosen as a commercial fisherman and professional truck driver.

Kim leaves behind his spouse Shirley, his three sons Michael (Andrea), Christopher (Kristy), and Andrew; his grandchildren Kaylie, Mackenzie, Cole, Lily, and soon to arrive Carson; his cousin (‘more like a brother’) Irwin; and many friends, family, and coworkers.

May the Sunshine of Comfort Dispel the Clouds of Despair

Kim had such a generous nature and always ready to help when needed. He was an animal lover and a Long Island Iced Tea connoisseur. Our lives (and the Yukon) are now a little less bright.

ADVERTISING POLICIES

With sorrow we announce that Carmel Tereza Magnusson passed away on October 28, 2019.

All advertising published in this newspaper is accepted on the premise that the merchandise and services offered are accurately described and willingly sold to buyers at the advertised prices. Advertisers are aware of these conditions. Advertising that does not conform to these standards or that is deceptive or misleading, is never knowingly accepted. If any reader encounters non-compliance with these standards we ask that you inform the Publisher of this newspaper and The Advertising Standards Council of B.C. OMISSION AND ERROR: The publishers do not guarantee the insertion of a particular advertisement on a specified date, or at all, although every effort will be made to meet the wishes of the advertisers.

Further, the publishers do not accept liability for any loss of damage caused by an error or inaccuracy in the printing of an advertisement beyond the amount paid for the space actually occupied by the portion of the advertisement in which the error occurred. Any corrections of changes will be made in the next available issue. The Delta Optimist will be responsible for only one incorrect insertion with liability limited to that portion of the advertisement affected by the error. Request for adjustments or corrections on charges must be made within 30 days of the ad’s expiration.

For best results please check your ad for accuracy the first day it appears. Refunds made only after 7 business days notice!

IRWIN, Dianne I. December 1, 1945 − November 20, 2019

MAGNUSSON, Carmel Tereza

A long time Ladner resident, Carmel was survived by her sister, Terry Aldridge, and her niece and nephew, Shelby Van Straaten and Spencer McAninch.

A service will be held at Sacred Heart Parish Chapel at 11:00am, December 4, 2019.

REMPEL, Ruby V. August 27, 1927 − November 21, 2019

MCANINCH, Leslie V. H. December 23, 1949 − November 18, 2019 Pilot, curler, motorcyclist, outdoorsman, cyclist, golfer, professional hockey player, dog sledder, father, grandfather, loving husband, and best friend to his wife, Monique.

Les was a lot of things to his huge circle of friends in a well−lived life. Never one to back down from a fight, and well known in his hockey days as "One Punch", Les fought battle after battle with cancer, living longer and more fully than any normal human ever could. He fought bravely until the very end, but passed away with his family at his side in the Irene Thomas Hospice.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Tunnel Town Curling Club, 1720−56th Street in Tsawwassen, on December 7th at 1 pm. Entry is through the back entrance of the building. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Delta Hospice Society in memory of Les are appreciated, deltahospice.org/donation− options/.

Celebrate the lives of loved ones with your stories, photographs and tributes on

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Ruby passed into the presence of her Lord on November 21, 2019, in White Rock, BC, at the age of 92. She is survived by her three sons, Kenneth (Jo−Anne), David, and Richard (Darlene), seven grandchildren, and eleven great−grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband, Leonard David Rempel, in 2010.

Ruby was a devoted, loving mother, who held strongly to her faith in God. There will be a Celebration of Life at Evergreen Baptist Campus of Care, 1550 Oxford Street, White Rock, at 2:00 pm on Friday, November 29, 2019. The family wishes to thank all those who provided care and comfort to Ruby during her time at Evergreen.

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A66 The Delta Optimist November 28, 2019 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

GENERAL EMPLOYMENT

$747 Complete Cremation Package

(plus death certificate & taxes) Arrangements made in the comfort or your home, our office, by mail or fax for your convenience.

No pressure sales or commission.

Bakerview only provides what you ask for.

We are here to help every step of the way.

Call: 604-574-8822 Email: Bakerview@telus.net Community Crematorium & Celebration Centre Ltd. Head Office 34863 Cemetery Avenue, Mission, BC V2C 6Y6 www.bakerviewcrematorium.com

AUCTIONS BUSINESS & CONFERENCE CENTER - Williams Lake, BC. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, December 13 - Edmonton Site. The Pioneer Complex Business & Conference Center, 41,000 +/- Sq Ft Multi-Purpose Multi-Tenant Conference Center Building.

Jerry Hodge: 780.706.6652; Brokerage: Re/Max Dawson Creek Realty; rbauction.com/realestate.

GARAGE SALES

EMPLOYMENT

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COMING EVENTS Eli Williams as Elvis!

Dinner and dancing Saturday, November 30, 2019 Dinner served at 6.30pm Elvis begins at 7.30pm Skyhawk restaurant Ladner Tickets $50 each kids under 12yrs $20 Choice of roast beef & Yorkshire, salmon or vegetarian spaghetti.

Tickets not sold at the door.

All in support of Tiny Tales Pony Rescue Society Contact Tara at 6043289360 or info@ponyrescue.org www.ponyrescue.org

LEGAL LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES U-Haul Storage Center Delta claims a Landlords Contractual Lien against the following persons goods in storage at 10158 Nordel Court, Delta, BC Tel: 604-581-8152.

Auction is subject to cancellation at anytime without notice.

C107 Ash’had Hague 12373 73 ave Surrey AA5788G AA7406C Geoffry Lucas 43 Eagle LN Victoria E103 Stephen Lau 183 Keefer place 1804 Vancouver D225 Kara Montecalvo 689 Abbott st 2807 Vancouver D122 Garth Duncan 12615 60a ave Surrey B109 & A122 John Thordarson 30 Charlesworth Cr, Scarborough ON D124 Kirk Lacey 10445 144st Surrey B224 Kenneth Wilfer 1369 12th ave Vancouver A272 Roger Stonehouse 8805 Stegavick Delta

FARM LABOURERS

required in Delta. $14 per hour. 5-6 days per wk.

50-60 hours per wk.

Maintenance work of cranberry fields such as pruning and hand weeding, farm experience an asset. Employment starts April 1st 2020.

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

Seasonal Farm Workers Wanted Farmworkers required in Delta. $13.85 per hour.

5−6 days per week.

40−50 hours per week.

Duties involve year−round cleaning and main− tenance of machinery, fertilizing, irrigating, grading and examining produce for the market.

Employment starts on January 7th, 2020.

Please email resumes to: hothifarmsinc @hotmail.com

To advertise call

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• RETRO DESIGN & • 175 tables & booths of fun, fabulous finds for you & your eclectic abode!

Required for weeding, planting, harvesting & grading vegetables. This job involves hard work; bending, lifting, standing & crouching.

13.85/hr, 45+ hr/wk, 6 days/wk, Aug 2019 to Nov 2020.

Fx: 604-576-8945, or email: TJ1@evergreenherbs.com

Sunday • DEC 1 • 10am-3pm Croatian Cultural Centre

TRUTH IN EMPLOYMENT ADVERTISING Glacier Media Group makes every effort to ensure you are responding to a reputable and legitimate job opportunity. If you suspect that an ad to which you have responded is misleading, here are some hints to remember.

Legitimate employers do not ask for money as part of the application process; do not send money; do not give any credit card information; or call a 900 number in order to respond to an employment ad.

Job opportunity ads are salary based and do not require an investment.

If you have responded to an ad which you believe to be misleading please call the: Better Business Bureau at 604-682-2711 Monday to Friday, 9am - 3pm or email: inquiries@bbbvan.org and they will investigate.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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BUSINESS FOR SALE BO OK KEEPING & TAX BUSINESS FOR SALE Cranbrook, BC $3440,000 inc. assets & supplies

• Bookkeeping (QBooks) • T1 & T2 (Profile) • Turn key • 6-7 staff stay • 20 yrs strong • Owner retiring Email for sale brochure:

robin@robinsinkandtaxes.ca

250-426-7744

DOG WALKER and SITTER 7 days/wk Ladner, Tsawwassen & North Delta.

Dog Walking Certificate and Pet First Aid course, can work with aggressive’s.

Ref’s avail. Ins’d, bonded Joe, 778-325-3659 Joeysdogwalking.com

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GENERAL EMPLOYMENT Sales Associate Tsawwassen Home Hardware Building Centre We are currently seeking to hire a Sales Associate who is an energetic, friendly, outgoing and a courteous individual who can work co-operatively in a team environment.

We are a fun family -owned local hardware/building centre in your community.

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CHRISTMAS CORNER Promote your Craft Fairs, Christmas Events and Services

A sale will take place online at www.ibid4storage.com starting at 10AM on Tuesday December 10th, 2019 till 9AM Thursday, December 12th, 2019. Winners will be contacted by email at the end of the auction. Room contents are personal/household goods unless noted otherwise. Bids will be for the entire contents of each locker unit.

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Christmas Village Bazaar

Ladner United Church • 4960 - 48th Avenue, Ladner

Saturday, November 30th, 2019 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Everyone Welcome! Come and see our amazing Baskets Do some Christmas Shopping: baking, candy, crafts, treasures; Silent Auction, Lunch, Bottlemania

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W ho needs Who needs P Pink ink Flamingos?

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November 28, 2019 The Delta Optimist A67 REAL ESTATE

INDUSTRIAL/ COMMERCIAL INTEGRITY POST FRAME BUILDINGS since 2008. Built with concrete posts. Barns, shops, riding arenas, machine sheds and more.

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Reliable Work

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ELECTRICAL

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BIV UPCOMING EVENTS

January 30, 2020 Business in Vancouver continues to highlight the achievements of BC’s young entrepreneurs, executives and professionals by finding 40 outstanding professionals worthy of the Forty under 40 distinction. We invite you to join us for an evening of celebration as we honour these individuals at the 2019 Forty under 40 Awards gala dinner.

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February 4, 2020 Elizabeth Denham, CBE, has earned an international reputation as a public advocate at the forefront of the protection of privacy and the public’s right to know. Her role as the U.K. information commissioner has tackled some of the most significant issues in how our personal data is protected – or not. She has led investigations into Equifax, WhatsApp, Uber and Facebook, the latter concerning the use of personal information by Cambridge Analytica. This event, a fireside chat and evening reception with BIV’s Kirk LaPointe, is presented in partnership with ISACA Vancouver and part of the 2020 BC AWARE CAMPAIGN. SPONSORED BY:

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