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Huge pot greenhouse closes

Canopy shuts down East Delta facility two years after converting to marijuana SANDOR GYARMATI

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From there, cannabis was to be sent to government-run retail outlets as well as private stores, which could have included those run by Canopy.

The lack of retail stores in some provinces, including B.C., has been cited as a major problem for cannabis producers.

Although Canopy is leaving, Delta still has two other large cannabis greenhouse operations.

Before legalization two years ago, Village Farms International partnered with Emerald Health Therapeutics Inc. to form a new venture called Pure Sunfarms.

The plan is to eventually have all 2.2 million square feet of production space at the facility near Boundary Bay Airport converted to marijuana.

Meanwhile, AgraFlora Organics International Inc. has a partnership with the huge Houweling Nurseries complex on 64th Street in East Ladner, a 2.2-millionsquare-foot facility called the Delta Greenhouse Complex.

Rubicon Organics Inc. operates a 125,000-squarefoot greenhouse on 104th Street with its partner Agro-Greens Natural Products.

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A huge cannabis greenhouse in East Delta has ceased operations.

Canopy Growth, the world’s biggest cannabis company, made the surprising announcement last week that its 1.7-millionsquare-foot greenhouse on Hornby Drive, as well as another greenhouse in Aldergrove, would shut down less than two years after being put into commission.

It called those operations BC Tweed.

The company is also scrapping plans to open a greenhouse in Ontario.

Putting 500 employees out of work, Canopy, following an organizational strategic review of production capacity and forecasted demand, noted in a news release the Canadian recreational market has developed slower than anticipated, creating working capital and profitability challenges across the industry.

Additionally, federal regulations permitting outdoor cultivation were introduced after the company made significant investments in greenhouse production.

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Delta council gave preliminary approval Monday to a 3.5 per cent property tax increase.

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In a 2018 interview, Hilary Black, Canopy’s then director of patient education and advocacy, said the company’s goal was to ensure a sufficient quantity of product for the recreational and medical markets. Canopy has now shut down the Delta greenhouse.

The company says it now operates an outdoor production site to allow for more cost-effective cultivation, which will play an important role in meeting demand on certain products that rely on cannabis extracts.

“When I joined Canopy Growth earlier this year, I committed to focusing the business and aligning its resources to meet the

municipal portion of the tax bill only and not what other taxing authorities, such as TransLink, will charge.

The increase in tax revenue will be evenly split between city services and

needs of our consumers,” said Canopy Growth CEO David Klein.

“Today’s decision moves us in this direction, and although the decision to close these facilities was not taken lightly, we know this is a necessary step to ensure that we maintain our leadership position for the long-term. Along with the rest of the management team, I want to sin-

parks, recreation and culture infrastructure.

The average single-family home that was assessed at $887,000 last year in Delta will see an $85 increase on their property tax bill this year.

cerely thank the members of the team affected by this decision for their work and commitment to building Canopy Growth.”

Providing cannabis for both the medical and nonmedical markets, a variety of strains was to be grown and processed in East Delta before being sent for packaging prior to delivery to a B.C. government distribution centre.

Combined with the $40 increase in the flat rate utility bill, which was previously approved, the overall increase in civic charges for an average single-family home is $125.

Delta’s financial plan

projects property tax increases of approximately three per cent each year from 2021 to 2024.

Mayor George Harvie noted this year’s budget continues the policy of taking on no new debt.

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

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• March 1, 9:43 a.m., 5200-block of Westminster Avenue: Report called in that a theft had occurred from vehicle while parked in the driveway and left unlocked. Investigation revealed $6 worth of coins

was stolen.

• March 1, 4:01 p.m., 5200-block of Laurel Drive: Complainant called to report that someone had thrown an egg at his backyard patio window. No damage to residence and was cleaned up on police arrival. Photos from the scene revealed the possible launching area and upon further investigation, it was admitted egg shenanigans had gotten out of hand and an

apology to complainant will be forthcoming.

• March 3, 9:52 a.m., 4600-block of Cannery Place: Complainant reported a theft from his vehicle sometime overnight while parked outside his residence. A tool chest that was attached to the flatbed of vehicle was pried off. The tool chest contained approximately $600 worth of tools.

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• March 5, 4:50 p.m., 5400-block of Ladner Trunk Road: Complainant reported a chronic impaired driver. Police located the vehicle and stopped the driver. Odour of liquor was detected and driver admitted to consumption. Approved screening device administered and registered “fail” twice. A 90-day immediate roadside prohibition was issued along with a 30-day vehicle impoundment. Vehicle was towed.

• March 6, 1:23 p.m., Harvest Drive and Clarence Taylor Crescent: Complainant reported she lent her bike to her grandson and it had been locked up at the Ladner Bus Loop on March 4. He returned to retrieve it on March 5 and it had been stolen. It was a red Viper cross bike valued at $1,300.

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• March 1, 1:17 a.m., 1000-block of 50B Street: An officer conducted a vehicle stop to check the sobriety of the driver. The driver displayed slurred speech and there was an overpowering odour of cologne emanating from inside the vehicle. The officer read the approved screening device demand and both breath samples resulted in “fail.”

Driver was served 90-day immediate roadside prohibition and 30-day vehicle impoundment. Driver left the scene on foot and vehicle was towed.

• March 2, 2:37 p.m., 2300-block of 52nd Street: Report received that a portable message board with solar paneling was stolen. The portable message board was the property of ATS Traffic and valued at $1,100. It had

been unbolted from the ground with the wires cut.

• March 2, 12:31 p.m., 1300-block of 56th Street: An attempted break and enter was reported that took place from the secure parkade of the building into a secure hallway leading to the apartment complex’s gym. Pry marks were located on the door’s frame and a rusted crow bar was left outside the door. Door is alarmed and no alarms activated during this time suggesting no access was gained. Nothing stolen or suspicious in the gym. Locksmith was contacted to increase door security.

• March 4, 7:05 a.m., 1600-block of 58A Street: Complainant called to report his 2009 commercial dump truck was broken into overnight while parked at his home.

Several tools were stolen, including a chainsaw, hedge trimmer, blower, bucking pans, hard hat, set loopers and hedge shears valued at approximately $2,000. At the time of the report, complainant had already driven the vehicle to work and multiple staff had handled the tool box.

Nothing suitable for forensic analysis. Foot patrols were negative for dumped tools.

• March 6, 10:56 p.m., 1200-block of Beach Grove Road: A traffic stop was conducted upon observing vehicle driving well below the speed limit. An odour of liquor was coming from the driver’s breath as she spoke. Approved screening device administered and both tests resulted in “fail.”

Driver was served immediate roadside prohibition and vehicle impoundment. Driver walked home with a friend.

• March 7, 6:24 a.m., 800-block of 57th Street: Complainant advised that sometime overnight his Ford was broken into while parked on the street. He did leave the vehicle unlocked and his wallet with credit card and debit cards was taken along with miscellaneous reward and personal cards.

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Delta selects Nay’s mural Super Special for wall in Ladner Village SANDOR GYARMATI

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Delta council has selected the mural that will adorn a prominent wall in Ladner Village.

Created by Tsawwassen artist Gary Nay, Ours to Preserve will go up on the blank wall of the Telus building on 48th Avenue just west of Elliott Street.

“The mural highlights themes of culture, industry and nature — following the Fraser River from Brunswick Point to Watershed Park as it winds its way through Delta’s past, present and future,” a city news release states.

Nay, who has lived in the community for more than three decades, describes himself as a selftaught digital artist.

Nay’s work can already be seen at two elementary schools in South Delta.

In the summer of 2018, he designed a nature scene at English Bluff FILE PHOTO Elementary in Principal Keri Hanlon and artist Tsawwassen, Gary Nay stand in front of his mural a “whimsical interpretation” at Holly Elementary last summer. of the view from below English and after I learned about Bluff looking up towards the work he did at English the school.

Bluff, I asked him if he Last summer, he colwould think about doing laborated with students at something on this scale,” Holly Elementary to create principal Keri Hanlon told a colourful mural at the the Optimist last summer.

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The City of Delta expects to save approximately $2 million annually by joining Recycle B.C.

Changescoming for recyclables placed at curb New grey box part of deal city has struck with Recycle B.C. SANDOR GYARMATI

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Delta residents will soon have to sort their curbside recyclables in a new way.

Delta council agreed with a staff recommendation Monday for the city to enter into an agreement with Recycle B.C. as a contracted collection partner for curbside and multifamily recycling services.

A not-for-profit organization responsible for residential packaging and paper recycling in the province, Recycle B.C. (formerly the MultiMaterial BC program) provides funding for collection, depot and postcollection services for the majority of households in the province.

Residents later this summer will have to start collecting newspaper and mixed paper streams together, collect glass containers separately and will no longer be able to dispose of plastic bags and Styrofoam food containers at the curb.

Plastic bags and food containers will have to be returned to Recycle B.C. depots, including the Tsawwassen Return-it Centre, Ladner Bottle Depot, Scott Road Bottle Depot and City of Vancouver Landfill.

“The collected materials will now be delivered to Recycle B.C. post-collection facilities and Delta will no longer be responsible for these post-collection processing costs,” said engineering director Steven Lan. Lan said a few years ago the city was receiving substantial monies, upwards of $400,000 annually, for its recyclables, but that market has completely dried up to the point Delta

had to pay to have its recyclables processed.

His report explains the changes are required to ensure maximum recyclability of all collected items.

Six years ago, Delta declined participating in the Multi-Material B.C. program due to contractual concerns and potential service impacts.

At the time, the city’s main concern about joining was the elimination of glass, plastic bags and Styrofoam containers from the blue box program.

Delta staff note the program is now servicing over 98 per cent of households in the province and has proven its success.

Staff also note that Delta will receive financial incentives from Recycle B.C. to help offset recycling collection, education and administrative costs.

These incentives will be approximately $1.5 million annually.

Another benefit is that $500,000 in savings can be achieved with collected material delivered to a Recycle B.C. post-collection facility and Delta no longer being responsible for post-collection costs.

Lan said as part of the transition leading up to the program start, residents will receive a new grey box for glass containers and a new, larger yellow bag for paper products.

Residents with shared recycling in multi-family buildings will be receiving new recycling carts.

Lan also noted Delta’s significant financial savings will be applied to recycling utility rate starting in 2021.

An outreach and education campaign is planned for April.

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Panic buying hasn’t reached local stores Although Walmart cleaned out of toilet paper, shelves elsewhere are generally well stocked SANDOR GYARMATI

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South Deltans don’t appear, at least for the time being, ready to start panic buying, including hoarding toilet paper.

That’s what the Optimist was able to gauge Monday as local grocery stores were visited to see their toilet paper situation and what people are saying about COVID-19.

By early afternoon, the Walmart at Tsawwassen Commons was completely out of toilet paper, although there were plenty of paper towels and other grocery items to be had, including recommended items for stocking up such as canned foods and dry goods such as rice and pasta. Water was also to be

had at all stores.

The toilet paper section at Thrifty Foods and SaveOn-Foods in Tsawwassen was a little thinned but the stores still had plenty on the shelves.

Save-on-Foods, London Drugs and FreshCo in Ladner also had plenty and, while just having small packages, even the Dollarama had toilet paper.

Outside the Walmart, a shopper who was doing her regular weekly grocery shop described the toilet paper sellout as “crazy” but she was confident it was available at other local stores. However, she was frustrated she might not get it on sale.

Another shopper leaving the store said he was annoyed, calling the panic

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The toilet paper aisle at the Walmart in Tsawwassen Commons was empty Monday.

buying “unnecessary.”

Several outside Save-On in Tsawwassen scoffed at the panic buying and empty shelves elsewhere, saying there was no need to go overboard by stocking up.

One shopper admitted buying an extra package of toilet paper and a few items but said he didn’t see the need to buy as if it’s the end of the world.

Another laughed it’s doubtful stores will start closing down and that streets will become deserted.

Outside the FreshCo, Don Markland called the frenzied panic buying seen in some communities and stores like Costco “a load of rubbish,” saying the same level of panic hasn’t been seen with other illnesses. He also quipped

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Gaynor and Jeff Owen don’t believe there’s a need to panic buy and hoard stockpiles of toilet paper.

that COVID-19 isn’t diarrhea.

Jeff and Gaynor Owen also haven’t been panic buying, saying that while it’s always wise to have a few extra essentials, the

world is certainly not coming to an end.

They added the virus and its spread should not be taken lightly either, agreeing there are easy precautions to take.

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The Delta School District has cancelled all international Spring Break school trips as a precautionary measure due to COVID-19.

In a letter to parents last week, the district noted it believes the risk of contracting the virus or of being placed into quar-

antine while outside of Canada or upon return is significant and increasing.

The district is concerned about the difficulties that might arise in supervising large groups of students outside of Canada should circumstances change rapidly.

The letter from superintendent Doug Sheppard also noted that as global efforts to contain the virus

continue, the availability of health care services in some areas could be limited and travel restrictions could be put in place suddenly.

While individual families might assume higher levels of risk, the school district’s top priority must be the safety and wellbeing of students, staff and volunteers, Sheppard stated.

Swim, splash and play at the pool this spring break!

He also noted that Health Minister Adrian Dix and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, advised travelers to conduct risk assessments in advance and to consider postponing trips to impacted areas, noting these areas are changing as COVID-19 continues to evolve.

“We share the deep disappointment of our stu-

dents, staff and families.

A great deal of planning goes into these trips and we know how much our students and staff look forward to them,” Sheppard stated.

“I can assure you that we took all of this into consideration when making this very difficult decision. We are currently working with the travel providers and individual

schools to review the insurance policy. Schools will communicate directly with affected students and families about next steps related to refunds.”

Sheppard noted the district would continue to monitor the spread of the virus and might extend cancellations to include other school trips scheduled to take place over the coming months.

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o much for Delta farmland getting overrun by greedy pot growers.

The announcement last week that Canopy Growth is closing its massive Hornby Drive greenhouse in East Delta, as well as another in Aldergrove, makes it abundantly clear that not all is well in an industry many thought was a licence to print money. According to a press release issued by the company to announce the closures, the Canadian recreational market has developed slower than anticipated, creating challenges across the sector and prompting the need for what Canopy termed a “production optimization plan.”

It’s hard to fathom that a greenhouse put into commission just two years ago in preparation for the legalization of marijuana in Canada is already being shuttered, but it’s the latest example of how market forces have a funny way of stepping in to preserve Delta farmland.

When the provincial government of the day voted to allow golf courses in the ALR in the late 1980s it set off the obligatory sky-is-falling pronouncements from those convinced every piece of fertile land would be covered in fairways and greens. The fact only so many people have the time, money or inclination to play golf meant only so many courses would ever be required, a reality that ended up sparing all but one marginal piece of Delta farmland.

A decade later the worry became greenhouses, which were going to put every acre of Delta farmland under glass until — wait for it — market forces determined there was only so much demand for hothouse tomatoes and peppers, thus limiting the spread of glass houses to about two per cent of the land base.

The most recent cause for hand wringing has been marijuana, a scourge that was going to threaten our food security by using limited arable land to grow weed instead of designer produce. Three large greenhouses decided to chase the lucrative crop, meaning about one-half of one per cent of agricultural land in Delta had been devoted to pot, which apparently was still too much.

That’s not to say the demand won’t increase as the market matures and more retail stores come on stream, but the premise that growing pot is going to overrun Delta farmland took quite a hit with last week’s announcement.

Demand for toilet paper unites community during outbreak

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t appears that in a time of crisis the household item we absolutely cannot live without is toilet paper.

Pictures of empty shelves in our local Walmart and SaveOn-Foods stores are circulating on social media. Masked Costco shoppers are clearing the shelves of cooking and household essentials as fear of a quarantine due to the coronavirus spreads. It felt a bit like Armageddon was coming last week.

Are people overreacting? Some experts say there’s no need for panic even as COVID-19 spreads into 80 countries and has infected over 100,000 people worldwide.

It’s spreading in parts of Europe and America with a vengeance, yet the virus’s mortality rate is low and it mostly affects seniors with underlying medical problems.

Discussion about COVID-19 has been a part of my news day since mid-January. Every day I hear something new and provocative, and while I’m not given to panic, I feel weary of the virus and what it might do next.

This disease is everyone’s problem no matter where we live.

It’s also unprecedented that I can track a life-threatening virus circulating the world that could kill someone I love. As a result I am increasingly suspicious of my

Community Comment INGRID ABBOTT

surroundings and I have been checking my behaviour in this new world.

Since the outbreak I’ve been out in public a lot, attending a funeral, visiting shopping malls, restaurants and the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, to name a few.

I have wondered: Is the virus lurking on a surface I’m about to touch or is the person I am close to infected?

There are simple precautions we can take to prevent the virus from spreading into our little part of the world. Foremost, wash your hands frequently, especially after you are in a public place, and stay home if you’re ill. Stay at least three feet away from someone if they are coughing or sneezing.

Try not to touch your face when you are in public, although

that’s hard to do as a University of Sydney study showed. The average person touches their face 24 times an hour and 44 per cent of the time we are touching our eyes, nose and mouth, which are effective passageways for the transmission of COVID-19.

A visit to the World Health Organization website and you’ll see some bizarre myths about the virus. No, they assure us, cold weather will not kill the virus, nor will alcohol, chlorine, ultraviolet light or a hot bath. Pets cannot infect us and antibiotics will not kill it.

In the end, it may be the economy that suffers the most severely from the virus. Forget canned food, get out of the house and support our local businesses and restaurants, they need us now more than ever.

While some people are building toilet paper bunkers, I’m down to my last four rolls. My plan is to buy some without a fight before the stores run out again, or maybe I have a neighbour who can sell me some for $5 a roll.

Ingrid Abbott is a freelance broadcaster and writer who has perfected her rendition of Happy Birthday, singing it twice during her frequent hand washing routines.

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Letters

Massey says second opinion needed on crossing options

Editor: I attended the recent George Massey Crossing Project open house where it was displayed for the public, by COWI North America Ltd., concepts for an immersed tube tunnel and a long-span bridge.

I was told by one of the COWI North America Ltd. representatives that they were the same company that designed the proposed 10-lane long-span bridge for the former Liberal provincial government that was cancelled by the NDP government.

That same representative went on to tell me of the drawbacks of building an immersed tunnel rather than a long-span bridge.

He was unable to provide much information regarding the construction phases on the proposed immersed tunnel option, but cited numerous problems that would be associated with its construction.

He went on to say there was little to be done in the design and environmental study of the eight-lane long-span bridge as most of that work had already

been done when they designed the 10-lane proposed bridge.

I would urge the NDP government to seek out an independent source to review the two options as it would appear there was a strong incentive by COWI North America Ltd. to demonstrate they were right from the start in recommending the 10-lane long–span bridge to the former government and that they may not be working in the best interests of the project or the public.

Douglas George Massey

Forget townhouses, turn site into park

Editor: As a resident of Beach Grove, I was horrified to see the proposal for the south side of 16th Avenue west of Gillespie Road. A townhouse development of this sort is totally inappropriate for the nature of Beach Grove and for the location.

I note that it is absurdly different from the first proposals for this bit of land. It is also completely incompatible with the nature of Beach Grove.

Such developments may be suitable for Granville Street in Vancouver; they

are not for 16th Avenue.

There are only two ways into Beach Grove. One of them is 16th Avenue. From the 5700-block on it serves as a good introduction to the historic and unique nature of the area. The proposed development would ruin that.

In case you haven’t noticed, the Optimist contained an ad for land consolidation with the intention of also violating the nature of the north side of 16th Avenue. Let one in and you no doubt couldn’t block the next one.

I realize that to devel-

opers the claim that we have a very nice town is anathema. The same goes for city planners who would be out of their jobs if it was admitted that no “improvements” are needed. I hope Delta council will have more sense and show some backbone.

If you feel something “must” be done on 16th Avenue, might I suggest council buy the property — at its value as land that cannot be developed — and make a mini-park.

Beach Grove is sadly lacking in public green space.

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City insisted development include townhouses

Editor: Re: Townhouses wouldn’t enhance neighbourhood, letter to the editor, March 5 The writers against the building of a block or so of townhouses along 16th Avenue on the golf course property worry there are not enough parking spaces. Hello, there’s no park-

ing there as it is.

Firstly, the plan calls for adequate parking on the townhouse development, and the new city improvements to that strip of 16th Avenue allow for parking where none exists now.

That stretch of 16th Avenue is a bus route anyway, which provides bus service to those town-

house families should they wish.

Check the Tsawwassen Area Plan with regards to higher density. I believe it was the insistence of the city that the property be developed into townhouses. The majority voted for this council, so let the councillors do their job.

G. Clenahan

Added density hasn’t brought intended results

Editor: The building densification discussed in several Optimist articles in recent months has already happened in the centre of Tsawwassen over the past 30 years. Numerous apartment blocks have replaced single-family dwellings, shopping areas and vacant ground, to the limits of responsible development

all round the town centre. This large increase in housing has not resulted in lower prices.

If businesses still find it hard to succeed in spite of this increased population, the cause may be the rents and taxes they’re forced to pay, not lack of customers.

The traffic system is saturated and noise levels along 56th Street are in the

80 to 95 decibel range that interferes with conversation and can cause hearing damage. The effects of the Southlands development have barely begun.

Now gut the town centre and build some high-rises and prices may well come down, simply because Tsawwassen is no longer a pleasant place to live.

Tom Morrison

South Delta hits right notes with Rock of Ages

Editor: I would like to thank everyone associated with the SDSS production of Rock of Ages for a fantastic evening. I thoroughly enjoyed the singing,

music, acting, dancing, etc. as much as I would a professional show.

I know there are a lot of students and staff involved in putting on something like that. How lucky we are

in this community.

They announced at the end of the evening that next year they will be doing Mamma Mia. I can’t wait to see it.

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I’m incredibly proud to be the MLA for Delta South. Every day I get to wake up in Victoria and fight for issues that are important to our community.

Being in opposition isn’t always easy. I speak often in support of the rights of Delta farmers, the need for unique solutions to the housing crisis, more family doctors for Delta residents and, of course, a Massey Tunnel replacement.

Sometimes the government listens and we are able to work together on solutions. I am fortunate to have a good working relationship with Adrian

Dix, the minister of health.

My amazing constituency staff have been able to work with his office to resolve complicated and often heartbreaking medical files.

Other times, it appears the government is not interested in working collaboratively to resolve an issue. This has certainly been my experience when it comes to the politically motivated stall on a replacement for the George Massey Tunnel.

Despite my strong opposition to the present government’s handling of the file, there was one thing I was positive that we all could agree on – the future of transportation in the Lower Mainland is rooted in transit-oriented infrastructure investment.

The plan for the Massey Tunnel replacement — whether with a new bridge or a new tunnel — had always been to allow capacity for future rapid transit expansion south of the Fraser River.

Imagine my shock to hear Transportation Minister Claire Trevena’s

recent comments that she did not believe it was necessary to plan for a rapid transit future with the new Massey crossing.

This crossing is about much more than just Ladner and Tsawwassen — the Massey Tunnel serves 90,000 daily commuters along the Highway 99 corridor, including residents from Richmond, North Delta, South Surrey, White Rock and even Langley. If we are ever going to incentivize more people to reduce their carbon footprints and trade in their cars for Compass Cards, rapid transit along the Highway 99 corridor is a necessity.

This is just one of many aspects of the NDP’s approach to the Massey Tunnel that should be concerning to Delta residents. It is becoming clear the scope of work the province is intending for this crossing is significantly reduced from the original BC Liberal plan.

Why am I starting to get the feeling that Delta commuters are being put out to pasture by the NDP?

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Dana Matthewson is shown in happier times with her two daughters, Caileigh (right) and Shayla, who attends UBC.

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Bullying takes extreme toll

12-year-old Ladner girl hospitalized with somatic symptom disorder after years of abuse IAN JACQUES

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Caileigh Matthewson was a shining star who enjoyed dancing, singing and had dreams of being in musical theatre in high school. All that changed, however, when she was bullied at school.

The years of name calling, isolation, physical and online abuse took its toll on the 12-year-old Ladner girl, so much so she has been hospitalized on multiple occasions. She was released last week after spending the previous six weeks at BC Children’s Hospital.

That shining star has sadly been dimmed.

Why she was admitted to hospital Dana, a single-mother of two, has walked alongside daughter Caileigh throughout the painful journey. In the spring of last year, when the bullying and abuse got so extreme, Caileigh reached a breaking point and threatened to harm herself at school.

Dana immediately took her to BC Children’s Hospital where after extensive physical and mental tests, it was determined she was having an appropriate response to an extreme stressor.

“It made sense to me, but how do I keep her safe?” Dana asked herself.

That fall she got sick with what they thought was the flu, but it wasn’t the flu. After extensive testing, Caileigh was diagnosed with somatization, or somatic symptom disorder (SSD).

People with somatization experience pain and other problems, regardless of

whether a physical explanation can be found, and the distress from symptoms significantly affects daily functioning.

Dana said it’s a complex disorder, one that’s difficult to understand.

Since last October Caileigh has been incapable of keeping any food or liquids down and vomits everything she ingests.

She has had periods of severe malnutrition, has lost consciousness on multiple occasions and there was a period where her heart rate was double what it was supposed to be.

“It is a physical illness with no physical cause. Caileigh has absolutely no knowledge or control over these physical responses; they continue while she is under sedation, under anesthetic, they never stop,” Dana said. “The doctors and nurses are doing everything they can and they want to make her well, but she is not responding to any treatments at all.”

The stress of all of this has taken its toll on Dana, their family and friends.

“She is a 12-year-old girl and this started when she was eight. A large portion of her childhood has been stolen. It breaks my heart,” said Dana.

How the bullying started Caileigh was a student at Port Guichon from kindergarten through Grade 4. It was during that Grade 4 year in 2017 that Dana started noticing changes in Caileigh’s behaviour.

“My happy, laughter-filled child seemed sad and didn’t want to go to school anymore. She indicated that she didn’t have any friends,” said Dana. “I spoke with her teacher about this, at this point not realizing that the issue wasn’t

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Caileigh was released from BC Children’s Hospital last week after a sixweek stay. that she was having difficulties making connections, but that she was being bullied. Over the course of the spring, she started to share more and it became obvious that she was not being treated appropriately.”

The abuse included being pinned down, sand thrown in her face, shoes stolen, and being mocked and ridiculed.

Dana said she tried on multiple occasions to address the situation, meeting with Caileigh’s teacher as well as the principal.

“I was told that, while they were aware that there were social issues amongst this grade, it was nothing abnormal,” said Dana. “I was told that due to the small number of students in the grade and, more specifically, the small number of females, there were issues with cliques

and friendships. I was basically disregarded and made to feel like I was overreacting.”

She decided it was best for Caileigh to transfer schools. After much discussion with the Delta School District, Caileigh was transferred to Neilson Grove where she began to thrive again.

Dana said it was a welcoming environment with an engaged staff. Caileigh began to make new friends. Her light began to shine again.

That changed when she was the victim of cyberbullying where she was contacted on social media and looped into a late night Snapchat discussion. She was called racist and derogatory names and her appearance was mocked by a group of students that took pleasure in saying they had bullied her out of Port Guichon.

The next day, Dana contacted Delta police to provide screen shots of the cyberbullying and made a police report.

Although she said police were sympathetic, she was told there was little they could do, saying it was the responsibility of the school district.

After the bullying that started at Port Guichon continued at Neilson Grove, Dana thought the easiest way to get out from under it was to move again, but she said Caileigh didn’t want that. She insisted that she wanted to return to school to try and make it work.

“I was impressed with the way they [the school] stepped up, but it just turned out to be more lip service. I’m sure it’s all about resources and lack of staff, but I just wanted her to be safe,” said Dana. “I wanted someone to be accountable. I just wanted it to stop.”

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School district response

The Optimist reached out to the school district but was told it could not discuss specifics of the case.

In an emailed statement to the Optimist, assistant superintendent Nancy Gordon said the district is extremely concerned about Caileigh’s health and wishes her a speedy recovery.

“We are aware of this situation and have been working with the family to address the issues raised,” Gordon said.

“We cannot discuss the details with you to protect the privacy of the children involved.

“When it comes to bullying, we take all reported instances extremely seriously and always follow up with impacted parties. This includes taking action to protect the victim and to discipline those involved in carrying out the bullying.

However, we are unable to discuss individual circumstances and would never publicly share the consequences that children receive for their behaviour.”

Gordon went on to say that the school district has a variety of measures in place to try to prevent bullying and to deal with it.

She said when determining consequences for bullying, consideration is given to the maturity as well as the intellectual, social and emotional capacity of the student along with the severity and frequency of their misbehaviour.

Consequences can range from direct interventions by the administration, including parental involvement, counselling and sanctions of participation in activities to more formal and serious responses, including board level suspensions.

In a letter sent to parents last week, Neilson Grove principal Danica Palmer

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Nicole O’Toole (left) and Vanessa Cybulski helped organize a fundraiser that included notes and photos of support.

said she wanted to reassure them that all schools, including Neilson Grove, take all reported instances of bullying seriously and that follow up with the impacted parties consistently occurs.

“There are, however, privacy issues that must be adhered to when working with children,” Palmer stated in the letter. “We are unable to discuss individual circumstances and would never publicly discuss the consequences that children receive for their mistakes or behaviour.”

Community support

After 30 years in South Delta, Dana will be moving out of the community to not only keep her daughter safe, but because she can no longer afford to stay here as a result of the financial toll the bullying has taken.

In spite of that impending move, the community has rallied behind the family.

Through the efforts of friends, a gofundme page was created as well as a fundraising night at The Landing Pub earlier this month. More than $15,000 has been raised between the two initiatives.

“We had a phenomenal turnout from

the community, parents, people who just felt so much compassion for this family and their story,” said Vanessa Cybulski, a close friend of Dana’s who started the gofundmepage and was one of several friends who organized the pub fundraiser.

“It’s a story that has touched so many people. Hopefully as you tell this story it will make people more accountable for things that are going on in our schools.

We live in such a great community.

Sometimes it takes a village. Here is a woman that has been doing it on her own for so long. She looked to her community for support and they came out in droves.”

Dana said the support she’s received is gratifying.

“I’ve been on my own since I was 16.

I have built a great life for my daughters and I, so it’s really hard for me to feel like I’m begging for money, but that love and support from everyone… I’m just so grateful because I feel at times like everything I’ve worked for is just slipping away.”

The next steps

Caileigh was released from BC

Children’s Hospital on March 5 — six weeks to the day she was admitted.

“I’ve spent the past few days learning how to insert a feeding tube into my daughter’s nose and her stomach, learning how to feed her that way, even though she still can’t keep food down,” said Dana.

“They said there is nothing further that they can do at the hospital that I can’t do at home. Now I’m a full-time nurse.

“It’s a little scary to be at home and performing all these different medical procedures. I don’t blame the hospital.

They will continue to provide support to Caileigh. We will be going back for treatment and counselling.”

Dana said as the family works to heal and get Caileigh better, she hopes by sharing her story that something like this never happens again. She believes the Delta School District should be held accountable for not doing enough.

“I know that resources are thin and people are overworked, but children’s welfare should never fall through the cracks,” she said. “My daughter experienced traumatic bullying in two schools in this community.”

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Members of the Delta Police Department take the plunge during last Saturday’s Polar Plunge at Kits Beach in Vancouver. The annual event raises money for Special Olympics BC programming.

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Delta officers freezin’ for a reason in ‘Plunge’ to benefit Special Olympics The Delta Police Department’s #FreezinForAReason team raised $5,000 for Special Olympics BC at last Saturday’s Polar Plunge in Vancouver.

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Chapman actually did the plunge twice, reporting that the water was extremely cold, but that he felt like he was in Hawaii once he got out.

He raised just over $1,900 himself and was recognized as one of the lead fundraisers in the event overall. He was brought up on stage and recognized for his fundraising efforts.

The frigid and fun event at Kits Beach raised funds

and awareness for Special Olympic BC’s sport, youth, and health programs for people with intellectual disabilities.

“We are very grateful to all the law enforcement members and other brave plungers who support Special Olympics BC athletes through this fun and inclusive event,” said SOBC president and CEO Dan Howe. “You may only spend a few moments in the freezing water, but your impact will be felt

for far longer — because funds raised will help change lives across the province.”

SOBC provides yearround sports programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Through the power and joy of sports, people with intellectual disabilities discover new strengths and abilities, skills and success. Special Olympics athletes find joy, confidence and fulfillment — on the playing field and in life.

Trees in spotlight for Delta’s Earth Day photo contest gift cards, photo mugs and recreation passes.

Photos will be displayed at city hall in Ladner throughout April and awards will be presented to the winners at a regular meeting of Delta council.

There are several categories, including youth (ages five to 11), teen (ages 12 to 17) and adult (18plus).

To enter, email your unaltered photo (.jpg

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format) to: cae@delta. ca. Include the title of the photo, photographer’s name, category entered and contact information.

Entries will be accepted until March 26.

All Delta residents are eligible, however, only one photo per person can be submitted.

Three winners from each category will be selected from among all eligible entries received.

One grand prize winner will be chosen out of all eligible entries received.

Judging will be conducted by City of Delta mayor and/or council and/or staff.

A fan favourite photograph will also be chosen from Facebook based on the number of “likes” received. Residents may also vote at city hall where the photos will be displayed.

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Ladner students are touched by plight of Australian animals

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Family and friends of Tsawwassen resident John Harlow gathered at The Wexford retirement community on Friday, March 6 to celebrate his 103rd birthday. John enjoyed chocolate lava cake and Happy Birthday sung in English and Russian by local Russian folk singer Slava Alexandrov. When asked what he’d be doing on his actual birthday on Saturday, March 7, John’s answer was succulent and profound: “Just Living,” he said. John’s granddaughters Penny Harlow and Michelle (Adam) Fullard joined in the festivities.

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Students at Port Guichon Elementary in Ladner excel at living the Delta School District’s values of caring, respect, responsibility, community and excellence.

The students often hold food drives and other fundraising initiatives to support various charitable organizations.

After hearing that more than one billion mammals, birds and reptiles likely lost their lives in the recent Australian wildfires, including one-third of all the koalas in New South Wales (according to an estimate from the University of Sydney), the students turned their attention to helping the koalas and other Australian wildlife.

So far, the students have raised more than $700 through a variety of initiatives: • Recycling program — the entire school collected bottles and cans.

• Mrs. Yargeau’s class — Division 7 ran a candy fundraiser.

• Mrs. Scarr’s class — Division 6 ran a cupcake sale after baking more than 300 cupcakes.

Mrs. Scarr’s class also announced daily facts about koalas to the school for several weeks.

As a result of the fundraising activities, the school has adopted a koala and an eastern grey kangaroo, and is supporting other wildlife conservation efforts in Australia through the World Wildlife Fund.

Interested in participating in your local government? A number of opportunities exist to serve on an advisory committee at Delta to collaborate and provide advice to Council on various issues affecting our community. Mayor George V. Harvie and Council are seeking diverse community volunteers who can bring valuable knowledge and experience to the following committees: Agricultural Advisory Committee Are you interested in farming initiatives and issues related to agriculture and irrigation in Delta? Are you enthusiastic about the development of the Delta Agriculture Plan and the future revision of Delta’s Official Community Plan?

Meets four times per year and/or at call of chair.

Climate Action and Community Liveability Advisory Committee Are you enthusiastic about the environment and want to get involved in initiatives relating to climate change and environmental protection? Do you want to facilitate the creation of community liveability and sustainability?

Meets six times per year and/or at call of chair.

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

Meets ten times per year and/or at call of chair.

Hunting Regulation Advisory Committee Want to participate in the regulation of hunting in Delta, including providing advice on the discharge of firearms by persons engaged in farming?

Meets twice per year and/or at call of chair.

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

Meets ten times per year and/or at call of chair.

If you are interested in being appointed to one of the above advisory committees or commissions for a one-year term commencing April of 2020, please submit a brief resumé and covering letter indicating your areas of interest, why you would like to serve, and any relevant knowledge and experience you may have.

Application deadline is March 31, 2020 Please forward submissions to: The Office of the City Clerk - Delta City Hall 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C. V4K 3E2 Email: committeeclerk@delta.ca For additional information, including committee and commission mandates, membership, agendas and minutes please visit www.delta.ca or contact Michelle Jansson, Deputy City Clerk, at 604-946-3223 or mjansson@delta.ca

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Students at Port Guichon Elementary in Ladner have raised more than $700 through a number of initiatives to help animals in the wake of the devastating Australian wildfires. Alice (top) shows some of the cupcakes that were for sale, while Frankie, Oliver, Alice and Elise take part in the recycling fundraiser.

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She’s got a mob mentality but still can’t catch break

Living Matters

BARBARA GUNN

It won’t bother me in the slightest if I never see Justin Bieber. Couldn’t care less if I never see Alcatraz or the birthplace of Liberace.

But golly, I’d sure like to watch a flash mob.

Like most folks, I’ve seen them only when they’ve appeared out of nowhere — on an airplane, say, in a train station, at the food court of a shopping mall — and some wise soul had thought to take some video and post it on YouTube.

Flash mobs, of course, are never announced. You

never get a heads up that a choir or a band or a dance troupe will be performing at 3 p.m. on the third Friday of the month.

That’s not how a flash mob works.

“Wow,” I said the other day. I was on Facebook, watching. “Lucky people.”

“What’s that?” asked the husband.

“Lucky people,” I repeated. I was speaking about the lucky people who happened to be at a wedding when five dozen dancers began to do the macarena.

It was amazing.

I’d like to see one in person.

“How can we find a flash mob?” I asked the husband. “I’d even pay to see one.”

He shrugged his shoulders.

“You just stumble upon them in some public place,” he reminded me.

“You don’t get tipped off ahead of time.”

Weird. I have been in more than a few public places in the course of my lifetime. Let’s see: amuse-

ment parks, baseball games, supermarkets, to name a few.

Number of flash mobs I’ve seen? Ze-ro.

“We should go to a public place this weekend,” I said.

“We are,” said the husband. “We’re going to the driving range, remember?

That’s a public place.”

I told him the odds of a flash mob appearing at the range would be next to nil.

And so, I carry on, ever hopeful, when I’m out.

On a trip to the grocery store, I might surreptitiously trail a woman I’ve spotted in the cereal aisle, certain that she’s carrying a trumpet in her handbag.

A wait in a bank line-up may see me eyeballing the tellers and the loans officers, sure that, on the count of noon, they’ll launch into a perfectly choreographed tap dance.

I wait, getting out in public as much as I can.

Seeing a mob would be brilliant, of course. It sure the heck beats Justin Bieber.

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Because of this divine inspiration the bible is deemed to be God’s revelation of himself and not merely 40 different authors’ opinion of him.

The testament to this is in the unity the book has as a whole in the picture of God despite the diversity of authors and their span over time.

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What is your favourite book? You know, that one that every few years you just need to pick up and read it again? My first thoughts go to the legendary Lord of the Rings trilogy. I’ve read it more times than I can count.

Interestingly enough, I don’t often refer to the bible as a book? It isn’t the one that comes to mind even despite being in it on a regular basis. In my opinion, it is because it is larger than life. It is of a different category than any other book. And that is not necessarily wrong.

The bible authors claim to have been writing what God wanted them to write or it was a collection of messages that holy men claimed were from God.

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Around Town Kilroe brings divas to town

Award-winning Vancouver performer Bonnie Kilroe brings her musical-comedy impersonation show DIVAS: She’s Every Woman! to the KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen Saturday at 8 p.m. From Marilyn Monroe, Dolly Parton, Lady Gaga and Cher to stars such as Edith Bunker and Mae West, the show presents more than 40 songs and 20 iconic singers, actresses and entertainers — and just as many costume changes.

Kilroe looks, sounds, acts and sings like your favourite female entertainers. The show is one part tribute, one part farce. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door, available at KinVillage Community Centre, by phone at 604-943-0225 or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.

Pop-up cafe

Mr. Mom’s World Catering has just the thing to cure the wet weather. Every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. swing by the East Delta Hall for Mr. Mom’s popup café featuring fresh baked buns and hot borscht. According to Mr. Mom’s, the recipe is adapted from borscht that Mr. Mom’s grandmother used to make.

Skating show

Delta Skating Club hosts its annual yearend show “Lights, Camera, Action” tomorrow from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Ladner Leisure Centre. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for seniors and students.

Children under six are free.

Quiz Night

Quiz Night 10 will be held at KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen on Saturday, April 18 at 7 p.m. Cost for a team of four is $40, which includes table snacks.

Register by calling 604-943-0225 or at KinVillage reception.

For more details on these and other events, go to delta-optimist.com or visit our Facebook page at www.facebook. com/TheDeltaOptimist

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What inspired iconic artist?

Emily Carr’s early life is explored in new musical coming to Tsawwassen IAN JACQUES

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Emily Carr: Small Wonders, a musical about the young life of an artist, comes to the Tsawwassen Arts Centre this Saturday.

Book, music and lyrics by Ladner playwright Allen Desnoyers, the performance is set for 2 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre.

The Canadiana Musical Theatre presentation has toured extensively throughout Western Canada since it was conceived seven years ago.

The show just finished a tour of Alberta with performances in Edmonton, Stony Plain, Calgary, High River, Carstairs and Olds.

“It’s a show that focuses predominately on what were the passions of Emily Carr’s life as a young person that encouraged her to pursue a life as an artist,” said Desnoyers. “I studied piano in Victoria many years back just a few blocks from where she grew up, (so I’m) pretty familiar with the many places she visited.

“I thought it would be a remarkable thing to focus on her young life, particularly because Anne of Green Gables is kind of an Eastern story, but Emily Carr has so many simi-

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Emily Carr: Small Wonders, a musical about the young life of an artist, comes to the Tsawwassen Arts Centre this Saturday. larities to Anne of Green Gables being an outsider or misfit, that I thought it would be lovely to do.”

Desnoyers said Carr was also a phenomenal author and musician.

“You might say she was kind of the Joni Mitchell of her day,” he said.

“A lot of these elements are close to my heart. I

had an affinity to be in the visual arts, as well as a musician and a writer, and I recognized that kind of restless, driving spirit of a creative artist in her writing. I find her an incredibly inspiring human being.”

Desnoyers said the story is how she discovers her art, affirmed in it

by her own father and is told musically, partially through English-folk style songs he wrote as well as orchestral pieces recorded in advance.

“We have this wonderful sonic backdrop that kind of echoes the era and the artistic journey that she is on,” he said. “I think it is quite moving, a beautiful

piece.”

Advanced tickets for the show are $15 for adults ($18 at the door), $12 for seniors/students and $10 for children 12 and under.

They’re available by calling 604-943-9437 or visiting DeltaReg.ca (barcode 450812).

Doors open for the performance at 1:30 p.m.

Sounds of CCR coming to Ladner’s Genesis Theatre IAN JACQUES

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Completely Creedence, a Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band, is bringing the music of John Fogerty and CCR to Ladner later this month.

Completely Creedence plays Genesis Theatre on Saturday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m.

CCR dominated the airwaves in the late 1960s and early ‘70s with hits like Proud Mary, I Put a Spell on You, Suzie Q, Fortunate Son, Bad Moon Rising and many more.

Completely Creedence features Jamie Robertson (vocals and rhythm guitar), Pat Steward (drums), Murray Atkinson (guitar) and Todd Smiley (bass guitar).

“Never played Ladner…

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Completely Creedence, a Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band, plays Genesis Theatre in Ladner on Saturday, March 21. it’s our first time there,” Robertson told the Optimist. “We are playing the Anvil Centre the night before in New West,

so we are doing a mini Vancouver tour.”

Robertson said the band was formed four years ago and has undergone a few

changes with the current lineup in place the past two years.

“The audience can expect to have a lot of fun.

We don’t take ourselves too seriously until it comes to the music,” he said. “I grew up listening to CCR my whole life. I’m 55 now and that was playing in my house when I grew up. My parents loved it.

Fortunately my voice and Fogerty’s voice are similar so we are able to get away with it.”

Robertson said people are still filling theatres up so they must be doing something right.

“People keep coming back out, which is great,” he said. “We are just having a lot of fun. It’s really entertaining. We have a video board that is on behind us as we play and it’s all photo images of 1968 to 1973 when Creedence reigned.”

Tickets are available at www.ca.ticketforce.com.

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Chloe Hurst to be featured in Afternoon at the Opera

Free performance at KinVillage in Tsawwassen

Don’t miss the opportunity to experience live opera in a free community concert presented later this month by ElderCollege Delta in partnership with KinVillage Community Centre.

An Afternoon at the Opera features accomplished soprano Chloe Hurst, accompanied by Vancouver-based professionals Richard Epp on piano and Ray Kirkham on trumpet.

The Tuesday, March 24 concert will showcase the great soprano arias in the opera repertoire over the past 400 years.

A special treat will be the rendering of Meghan and Harry’s wedding march, Eternal Source of Light Divine by Handel.

Hailed by Opera Canada as having “enviable clarity and precision,” Hurst’s talent has taken her around the world, performing across North America, Europe and China in operas, concerts

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Soprano Chloe Hurst will be accompanied by two Vancouver musicians in An Afternoon at the Opera at KinVillage Community Centre on Tuesday, March 24.

and competitions. She is also on the faculty of the Vancouver Academy of Music.

Epp is a vocal coach, pianist and conductor whose varied career includes coaching for the Opera Workshop at UBC as well as conducting numerous UBC School of Music operas. He has also appeared in recital on CBC and toured North America as an accompanist and

chamber musician.

Kirkham, a member of the Vancouver Chamber Orchestra and the Vancouver Symphony, has made numerous recordings for CBC and has credits on a number of film music scores.

The concert takes place from 2 to 3 p.m. at KinVillage Community Centre. Tea and Timbits will be served at 1:30 p.m. for $3.

Delta notary public delivers efficient, accurate and professional legal service Notary Public Daniel Boisvert has lived in Delta most of his life and loves to serve his community.

Boisvert began his business 12 years ago, after being drawn into the profession by the field of work and by the potential to have his own business. What began as a one-man office has now grown to include five employees.

Notaries Public in British Columbia are legal professionals able to provide services such as residential real estate transactions, preparing wills, powers of attorney, health care directives, various contracts and other matters where the parties involved agree.

“Notaries public do the vast majority of real estate conveyancing in the province. We are the specialists,” Boisvert says. “The number one thing we do as notaries is real estate work. We are well trained and highly skilled.”

Buying a home is the largest investment many of us will make. The legal work related to buying a home includes handling all of the funds to complete the transaction and ensuring the title is correct.

“It’s important that it’s done correctly. You don’t want to find out five years down the road that your title was not transferred properly,” Boisvert says. “You can trust us to get it right the first time.”

Boisvert offers extremely personalized service at his firm and promises clients the peace of mind knowing that their legal work is accurate and done on time.

“Notaries are exceptionally well trained and educated, and we have mandatory annual continuing education requirements to keep us up to date,” Boisvert says.

As a father of two who is dedicated to his profession and the community, Boisvert spends his time outside of work as the president of the BC Notaries Association and as a trustee for the Delta Board of Education.

For more information about Daniel Boisvert and his notary public services, visit his website at www.deltanotary.ca

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A new program and some familiar favourites are in store for loads of Spring Break fun at the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall.

The mall and its merchants are offering two weeks of free drop-in activities from March 16 to 27.

The first week features Gramma Penny’s Famous Arts and Crafts on Monday, March 16, Tuesday is Art Party with Sublime, Wednesday is Taekwondo Demonstration and Mini Class, Child ID and Meet & Greet with the Delta Community Police Station is on Thursday and Friday wraps up the first week with Cookie Creations and Colouring. All sessions run from 1 to 3 p.m.

Week two kicks off on March 23 with Mike’s Critters, Tuesday is Art Party with Sublime, while

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Youngsters can enjoy arts and crafts, just one of two weeks’ worth of activities over Spring Break at the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall.

Wednesday is a new event, Story Time with Trains featuring the Tsawwassen Library and Delta Model Railway Club. Thursday is Sunny Tsawwassen Arts and Crafts and Friday is a presentation from OWL. All sessions run from 1 to 3 p.m. with the exception of Monday and Friday, which go from 1 to 2 p.m.

Mall promotions manager Shannon Taylor is excited about adding a

new session this year.

“Both groups (Tsawwassen Library and Delta Model Railway Club) came together and spoke with me, which I thought was awesome,” Taylor said.

“They are also doing a fundraiser soon to raise funds to open the club up on a regular basis.”

All activities will take place inside the mall.

Pre-registration is not required.

Locals urged to create Walk for Alzheimer’s team

Only 20 per cent of British Columbians surveyed believe their community provides adequate support to help people affected by dementia.

South Delta residents can help the Alzheimer Society of B.C. change this by registering a team in the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s, which takes place on Sunday, May 3 at South Delta Secondary.

The walk is the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s flagship fundraiser.

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It provides a meaningful way for South Delta residents to celebrate and remember people in their lives who have been affected by dementia and raise critical funds and awareness within the community.

“Seeing members of the community of all ages with their own unique stories come together and take part in the walk is a highlight of our year,” says Sara Wagner, manager of regional services for the Fraser Region at the

Alzheimer Society of B.C. “Showing your support by entering a team makes such a difference in the fight to create a dementiafriendly community and help to find a cure.”

Funds raised at the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s will help the Alzheimer Society of B.C. provide support and education programs that directly benefit South Delta residents.

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Vancouver Thunderbirds visit Ladner for Sunday@3 concert

The Sunday@3 Concert Series welcomes the Vancouver Thunderbird Chorus to the Ladner United Church this Sunday.

Since 1950, the Vancouver Thunderbirds have provided a rewarding singing experience for people of all ages and walks of life. They sing unaccompanied closeharmony music arranged mainly in the barbershop style and their varied repertoire encompasses swing, gospel and modern.

While musicality and technique are important, the chorus strives to be “actors who sing” in an effort to make an emotional connection with the audience.

Over the years, they have entertained thousands through many public performances.

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The Sunday @3 Concert Series welcomes the Vancouver Thunderbird Chorus to the Ladner United Church this Sunday.

addition, they participate in a spring and fall contest organized by the Barbershop Harmony Society.?

Chorus director Dave Vincent brings an enormous amount of knowledge, excitement and enthusiasm to the Thunderbirds. Vincent is aided by an able music team whose energy is devoted to the develop-

ment of each member’s musical potential.

Also on hand for the show will be Full Measure Quartet, a group associated with the Chorus who are just returning from a tour in Europe.

They will perform a set of songs complementing the concert.

The concert starts at 3 p.m. Admission is $10 at the door.

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Highway 91/17 Upgrade Project

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is preparing to upgrade Highway 91, Highway 17, and the Highway 91 Connector in Delta to improve travel safety, reliability and efficiency.

With the Design-Build Contractor for these works now selected, communities, stakeholders and the public are invited to a drop-in style information session to learn more about the Project, including the refined concept design, construction schedule and next steps.

Project team members will be available to provide information and answer questions.

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Expert set to talk small spaces with South Delta Garden Club

A self-proclaimed “plant nut,” Leanne Johnson will share her vast experience with the South Delta Garden Club next week.

Johnson will present club members and guests with inspiring tips and tricks for small garden design as well as with ideal flower and veggie selections for flourishing tiny garden spaces, whether on a balcony, in a townhouse garden or on a limitedsized residential lot.

Johnson is president of B.C.’s largest independent retail garden centre company, GardenWorks.

She is passionate about connecting people to the natural world through gardening. In 2019, the BC Landscape and Nursery Association recognized her as the Garden Communicator of the Year. Most recently, she engaged audiences at the

Club is comBC Home and prised of 200 Garden Show local gardenwhere she was a ing enthufeatured speaker. siasts, men Horticultural and women enthusiasts can who gather also see her reguto share larly on Saturday information mornings on in a positive Global TV’s gar- Leanne Johnson social envidening segment ronment. Club activities or join her in seminars on include day tours, visits to growing vegetables at the members’ gardens, workBalcony Garden exhibit at Science World. shops, work parties and Her presentation, fundraising events to supGreat Gardening in port community projects.

Small Spaces, takes Featured speaker events place on Tuesday, March are open to both members 17 at Ladner Christian and the public.

Reformed Church, 4594For more informa54A St. Doors open at 7 tion about the club and p.m. with speaker presenits activities, including tation from 7:30 to 8:30 monthly speakers, contact p.m., followed by refreshvice-president Heather ments. This event is free Fayers at 604-946-5091, to members. Guests are email: healiz@live.ca, visit welcome for a $5 fee at the www.southdeltagardenclub.ca or find the club on door.

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Home designs reflect values and lifestyles

Custom trends include everything from outdoor living and automation to increased resiliency These days, home trends are about more than good design and aesthetics — they’re about creating spaces that reflect our values and are more comfortable and enjoyable to live in. From net-zero and net-positive construction to tiny minimalist homes, trends are all about your family’s lifestyle.

Whether you’re shopping for a new home, renovating your own or creating a new build from scratch, here are some of the biggest trends you need to know for inspiration: Outdoor living: Many of us are now choosing to forgo getting a cottage or summer home and recreate the experience in our own backyards. This trend helps you make the most of your existing space and take full advantage of your yard or patio during the summer months.

You can design a full living space outside, complete with an outdoor television and comfy

couches, as well as a kitchen and refrigerator for entertaining. Consider adding a fireplace to keep warm during cool summer nights and enjoy the outdoors through spring, fall and even winter if you’re brave.

Home automation: This is another longstanding trend that shows no signs of slowing down. It has also evolved to encompass more of the home to make life even more comfortable and convenient. From an oven that can be turned on remotely to preheat, to skylights that can open and close automatically to create the perfect ambient temperature, there are more ways than ever to integrate smart home technology into your living space.

You can start small with voice assistant and smart light bulbs and work your way up to a total smart home system that includes home security, temperature controls and all your electronic devices.

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Sustainable design: This one has been popular for a long time, but green design has evolved to be about much more than energy-efficient appli-

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To try the trend yourself, think big and get creative — install solar panels on your roof, choose building materials that don’t require deforestation and upcycle old furniture for decorative elements instead of buying new.

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Smaller carbon footprint also good for the wallet

An eco-friendly home offers many benefits.

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Here are some to consider for your next home or remodel: Bamboo materials: Bamboo is a renewable resource that can be harvested gently, without disturbing the surrounding environment. It’s also a great alternative to hardwood, since it can regenerate faster than trees. The timeless material is very popular for flooring and can also be used for bathroom and kitchen cabinets. When buying this material for your home, look for a high-quality, sustainable producer since cheaper versions can be less sturdy.

Passive house: Go beyond efficient appliances with an entire house that uses little-to-no energy. Derived from the German Passivhaus, passive house is a movement that refers to a design process that creates buildings that have a small ecological footprint and require

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Community Coming Events CLUBS AND GROUPS Delta Community Living Society is hosting a workshop for families supporting people with developmental disabilities titled Good Advocate, Strong Parent. The workshop will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 12 in North Delta. For more information, visit www. dcls.ca/workshopscourses or email sstainton@dcls.ca.

Kings Links Ladies Golf Club is welcoming new members for the 2020 season. The club plays every Tuesday morning mid-March through October. Come out and enjoy fun competitions on a challenging course. For more information contact Jennifer at j.ellen@telus. net or Cheryl at ourcoach@ gmail.com.

The Low Vision Support Group meets in the media room at Augustine House on Monday, March 16 at 1 p.m.

Special guest is seniors support coordinator Eva BusichVelosa.

Parkinson’s Support Group meeting on Monday, March 16 from 11 am to 12:30 p.m. at KinVillage in Tsawwassen. The group is for people living with Parkinson’s and/or the people who care for them. For more information, call Gloria at 604-948-0156.

Leanne Johnson will speak to the South Delta Garden Club on Tuesday, March 17 about new and unusual plants. Given her long career in the B.C. landscape business, this should be an informative talk. The club meets at Ladner Christian Reformed Church, 4594-54A

St., at 7 p.m. with speaker at 7:30 p.m. Guests are most welcome for a $5 fee.

Roy Bilson at 604-308-3699 or email rbilson12@gmail. com.

The Probus Club of South Delta, a non-profit club for retired and semiretired people who wish to gather with others to enjoy learning and fellowship, will hold its annual general meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18 at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn. Guest speaker will be Mark Swenson talking about Point Roberts back story. Guests are welcome. Call Dick Williams at 604-940-6542 for information.

Deltassist is hosting SafeTALK, a half-day interactive workshop that provides participants with tools to recognize and engage with individuals who might be having thoughts of suicide, and to connect them with community resources. Free workshop is on Saturday, March 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Deltassist’s North Delta office. Register by calling 604-594-3455.

Join Tom Bearss and his informal birdwatchers from Delta Nature for a two-anda-half-hour amble around Boundary Bay Regional Park on Wednesday, March 18 from 9 a.m. to noon. Meet at Cammidge House. Enjoy the abundance of resident and wintering species, and possibly some early migrants. The outing will end with a beverage and snack at Cammidge House. No charge for outing; voluntary donation for snacks. For more information, call 604-940-9296 or email tom.bearss@dccnet. com.

The South Delta Newcomers and Alumnae Club welcomes awardwinning writer, best-selling author, historian and musician Aaron Chapman to its Thursday, March 19 meeting at Gallery 1710 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss his latest book, Vancouver After Dark: The Wild History of a City’s Night.

Brit Club lunch on Saturday, March 21 at 12:30 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Legion. You don’t have to be British to attend, you just have to like Britain. Lunch will consist of soup, sandwiches, light dessert and coffee at a reasonable cost. Outings to be discussed. RSVP to Gwen Halston at 604-940-1269,

The Canadian Federation of University Women South Delta meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at Benediction Lutheran Church in Tsawwassen at 7:15 p.m. The next meeting is on Tuesday, March 24.

This meeting is open to the public. Guest speaker will be Saleem Spindari, senior manager of refugees and migrant workers programs at MOSAIC. There will be time for questions and discussion throughout.

Membership is open to women to come together to improve the status of women, and to promote human rights, public education, social justice and peace. A university degree is not required. For further information, contact Cheryl at 604-943-4634 or Ann at 604-943-3990.

All Saints Anglican Church in Ladner hosts a free community meal every month.

The next meal is at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24.

Intermediate level Spanish conversation meetings take place in the Tsawwassen Library every other Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Upcoming meeting dates are: March 24 and April 7 and 21. The meetings are not classes and are not suitable for beginners. For more information, call or text Aidan at 360-350-9155.

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Delta Community Living Society is hosting a workshop for families supporting people with developmental disabilities on Transitions from School to Adulthood.

The workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 28 in North Delta. For more information, visit www.dcls.ca/workshopscourses or email sstainton@dcls.ca.

Are you thinking of decluttering? Need support and ideas on how to take on the task? If so, St. Andrew’s Church welcomes you to a workshop on Saturday, March 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Tsawwassen Alliance Church. Register by March 26. Fee is $10, payable at the door and includes coffee/workshop handouts. Call 604-943-8094 or register online at www.standrewsdeltabc.org.

Explore the backroads and bygone days of old Delta with the Delta Heritage Society and Delta Stageworks Theatre Society’s spring fundraising event, Delta in the 1920s Car Rally, on April 25. Tickets $32 each or $125/team entry now on sale online at www. deltastageworks.ca.

50+/SENIORS She’s Every Woman!, Bonnie Kilroe’s Divas Show, is at KinVillage Community Centre on Saturday, March 14 at 8 p.m. Advance tickets $30, at the door $35. Call 604-943-0225 to pay by credit card.

Free workshop for people who use walkers at KinVillage Community Centre from 9 to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17. Make sure your health aids are doing more good than harm with this informative talk.

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The Sunday@3 Concert Series returns on March 15 with a performance from Thunderbird barbershop men’s chorus. Tickets are $10 at the door. The concert is at Ladner United Church at 3 p.m.

Shop by Phone volunteers needed at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre. People needed to answer phones on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. and Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. to do the shopping at Save-OnFoods in Ladner. Leave your name and phone number at 604-946-1411 if you are able to volunteer.

The Wander Inn Café is open Saturday, March 21 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Lighthouse Church in Ladner. Be entertained by Wayne and Sue Morecombe, founding members of KeelHaull, popular local singer-actor James Plant and the musical duo Cut ’n Dried (Dave Joy and Don Anderson). Join for fabulous music, fellowships and delicious goodies. Entrance: $7. http://www.WanderInnCafe. org.

Free Help with Your Income Tax Return at KinVillage Community Centre. Some restrictions apply. Call MP Carla Qualtrough’s office at 778-593-4007 for your appointment.

ElderCollege Delta in partnership with KinVillage Community Centre presents An Afternoon at the Opera on Tuesday, March 24 from 2 to 3 p.m. at Kin Village Community Centre. This free live event will showcase the great soprano arias in the opera repertoire over the past 400 years and feature three established professionals: Chloe Hurst, soprano; Richard Epp, piano; and Ray Kirkham, trumpet. Doors open at 1:30 p.m.

Enjoy a luncheon on Monday, March 30 at KinVillage Community Centre and then sing along to familiar tunes with Brian Zalo. Tickets are $16.

SPECIAL EVENTS Delta Skating Club is hosting its annual year-end show “Lights, Camera, Action” on Friday, March 13 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Ladner Leisure Centre. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for seniors and students. Children under six are free.

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.

Quiz Night 10 will be held at KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen on Saturday, April 18 at 7 p.m.

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Sports Shorts SCOREBOARD BC MINOR HOCKEY Major Bantam (U15 AAA) W L T Pts Okanagan 28 0 2 58 GV Canadians 23 6 0 46 Cariboo 14 14 2 30 Fraser Valley 13 13 3 29 Valley West 12 14 4 28 North Island 11 18 1 23 Van Northwest 7 19 4 18 Van Northeast 6 20 4 16 Major Midget (U18 AAA) Okanagan 30 4 6 Van Northeast 30 10 0 Van Northwest 29 9 2 Fraser Valley `28 9 3 Cariboo 27 10 3 Thompson 18 21 1 Valley West 14 18 8 North Island 12 25 3 South Island 10 29 1 Kootenay 9 31 0 GV Canadians 7 32 1

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LOCAL TIDES Height in feet FRIDAY, MARCH 13 2:33 am 6.9 8:42 am 14.4 3:30 pm 4.3 10:07 pm 12.8 SATURDAY, MARCH 14 3:25 am 8.5 9:15 am 13.8 4:21 pm 3.9 11:29 pm 12.8 SUNDAY, MARCH 15 4:29 am 9.8 9:50 am 13.1 5:15 pm 3.9 MONDAY, MARCH 16 12:56 am 13.1 5:56 am 10.8 10:32 am 12.5 6:14 pm 3.9 TUESDAY, MARCH 17 2:18 am 13.5 7:49 am 10.8 11:27 am 11.8 7:18 pm 4.3 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 3:26 am 13.5 9:26 am 10.5 12:45 pm 11.2 8:23 pm 4.6 THURSDAY, MARCH 19 4:20 am 13.8 10:24 am 10.2 2:13 pm 10.8 9:23 pm 4.6 These predictions are supplements to and not replacements for the Canadian Tide and Current Tables, which include the only authorized tidal predictions for Canada and are provided by Canadian Hydrographic Service.

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Road to recovery and Tokyo

National field hockey team veteran Mark Pearson ruptured his achilles tendon MARK BOOTH

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Mark Pearson is literally taking it one step at a time towards the curtain call of his decorated field hockey career on the world’s greatest athletic stage this summer.

The 32-year-old from Tsawwassen and national men’s team member is working hard these days to get ready for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. It will be his third Olympics — having participated in Beijing (2008) and Rio (2016) — as part of 274 international caps to his credit. This time it’s a whole lot more than proving he is a world-class midfielder.

It was about six minutes into the gold medal game against Argentina at the Pan Am Games in Peru last August when Pearson ruptured the achilles tendon in his right leg.

Like most catastrophic sports injuries it was on a routine play with no opponent around him.

Pearson would later learn the tendon was vulnerable due to years of overcompensating from a heel condition known as Haglund’s

deformity.

“I had received the ball and was cutting in on a defender. As I planted and tried to turn it went,” recalled Pearson, during a national team strength and conditioning session at the Richmond Olympic Oval last month. “You hear stories about it being a loud pop when it happens but mine was more like a shred. I knew what had happened right away.

I tried to get up and it was just a floppy foot thing happening. I was actually in no pain.”

Fortunately for Pearson, he had Team Canada’s top medical staff close at hand since it was a multisport competition. Among them was New West-based orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Dory Boyer.

He didn’t even go to a hospital in Peru since the team was flying back to Canada the next day.

“Dr. Boyer has operated on more Olympians than anyone in this country.

I felt like I was in good hands,” Pearson continued. “He brought me in for screenings and an MRI to further access the damage, then booked me in for surgery about a month after I

Mark Pearson at the 2019 Pan Am Games in Peru.

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Tsawwassen field hockey standout Mark Pearson is working his way back onto the pitch with the Canadian national team and his third Summer Olympic Games. got back home.”

A ruptured achilles tendon doesn’t always require surgery for a full recovery, however, Dr. Boyer factored in Pearson being a high performance athlete and also used the opportunity to surgically repair his heel as well.

Following the procedure, Pearson relied on family and friends just to live his life as normal as possible. He couldn’t put any weight on his right leg for up to eight weeks and it wasn’t until early January when he could finally drive his car again.

Working with a team of physiotherapists, he is making excellent progress that now includes underwater jogging and jumping. The plan is to be back on the field for a pre-

Olympic trip to Japan in late spring.

“It’s getting my body use to motion again. It isn’t the type of injury where you do four hours of rehab to speed up the process,” said Pearson. “I look around at other athletes for inspiration like (San Francisco 49ers receiver) Emmanuel Sanders who is the same age as me and did in his achilles a year and a half ago. He has come back and not missed a beat.”

Pearson served as a mentor from the sidelines last September when his teammates clinched an Olympic berth with a thrilling come-frombehind victory over Ireland in West Vancouver.

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tainty, depending on how well the rehabilitation process continues over the next three months.

However, his experience is a huge asset and he was in outstanding form prior to the injury that included scoring six goals at the Pan Am Games.

“There is a clear end date of May or early June where I need to get back.

I need to prove my fitness and I need to prove I can make the team. I’m not going to just walk onto an Olympic team. There are 25 guys here in the gym today and there are 16 (roster) spots,” Pearson added. “Obviously I do have the experience and I was in really good form last year. For me now, it’s just trying to get back to that level.”

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South Delta A1 Storm capped an impressive run through the Pacific Coast Amateur Bantam Tier Two playoffs by capturing the Final Four banner last week at Queen’s Park Arena in New West. The team heads to BC Hockey’s Provincial Championships in Williams Lake next week.

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South Delta rolls to unbeaten record in Pacific Coast Amateur playoffs MARK BOOTH

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South Delta A1 Storm is taking its season to BC Hockey’s Bantam Tier 2 Provincial Championships in Williams Lake after a dominating run through the Pacific Coast Amateur playoffs.

The six-team championships are slated for March 15 to 18.

South Delta will play round-robin games against each of the entries — Williams Lake, Ridge Meadows, Kelowna, Peninsula and Greater Trail. The first and second place finishers will square off for the gold medal on March 18 at 7:30 p.m.

The Storm secured its BC berth with an unbeaten run (2-0-1) at the Pacific Coast Final Four Championships in New West that wrapped up last Wednesday.

South Delta opened with a 7-2 win over Ridge Meadows A2, then cruised past cross-town rival North

Delta A1 with an 8-0 triumph that guaranteed the trip to Williams Lake. The boys closed out the playdowns with a 4-4 tie with New West A1.

Ridge Meadows A2 earned the second BC berth with a 2-1-0 record.

Earlier, the Storm opened the playoffs with a 5-0 victory over Cloverdale A2, then promptly took care of Port Moody A1 in a first-tofour-point series with decisive 5-0 and 7-0 wins.

Brent Wheatley’s squad certainly entered the post-season good and battle tested.

The Storm was the only Bantam A1 team from a two tier size association to qualify for PCAHA’s Top Flight in regular season play thanks to a 6-1-1 record in group two placement play last fall.

South Delta finished eighth in the 11-team division at 7-14-1 record, but the team was competitive every

night thanks to stellar defensive play that resulted in the flight’s fourth best goals against average (2.73).

The Storm also closed out its league schedule playing some of its best hockey of the season — highlighted by a 2-1 victory back on Jan. 31 over powerhouse Semiahmoo (16-5-1) that is now headed to the Tier One Provincials.

The team includes: GoaliesBrady MacDonald and Ty Molema.

Defencemen- Hayden Clisby, Mathias McDonnell (A), Riley Neaves, Owen Turpie (C), and Isaac Zed. Forwards- Jack Callow, Cooper Fitton, Dylan Heer, Jacob Jones, Wylder Lappin, Zachary Milen, Nabeel Moledina, Kai Sloan (A), Mason Stewart and Owen Venier (A).

Rounding out the coaching staff are assistants Tony Marra and Jeremy McKeown. Both are SDMHA alumni players. The team manager is Bobbi Venier.

U18 United’s final chapter includes a pair of titles South Delta U18 United concluded its run through youth soccer in impressive fashion by winning a pair of BC Coastal soccer titles.

The Division 2 squad was crowned District champions after a 3-2 win over BCT Invincible Force on Feb. 23. The boys followed that up with a 3-0 triumph against VAFC Lightning for the league championship.

United’s roster featured: Dylon Bains, Dawson Baker, Oliver Brubacher, Aidan Cook, Zachary Dake, Levi Froude, Ali

U18 South Delta United captured B.C. Coastal’s Division 2 district and league titles.

Jafri, Connor Jones, Ben Kraemer, Simon Raderecht, Riley Salikin, Paul Sarai,

Ewan Thompson, Samuel Wilkinson, Nic Lanchester and Otto Wilborn.

The coaching staff featured: Gregory Dake, Sam Sarai and Al Raderecht.

March 12, 2020 The Delta Optimist A29

Sports U17 United off to Coastal Cup playdowns

U15 South Delta Stealth repeated as BC Coastal Soccer League Div. 2 champions after a 2-0 win over the Coquitlam Fusion.

U15Stealthrepeataschamps PHOTO BY MARK BOOTH

U17 South Delta United capped a BC Coastal Soccer League Division One best record with a 1-0 win over Sur-Del. Next for the girls is Coastal Cup round of 16.

The U15 South Delta United Stealth girls soccer team overcame a rash of injuries and a limited roster to capture the B.C. Coastal Soccer League Division 2 championship for the second straight year.

The Stealth defeated the Coquitlam Fusion 2-0 in the final and will be heading to Division One next season.

Coached by Ball Dosanjh, the team includes: Aimee Haverstock, Ally Nelson, Anita van Wieringen, Annise Gill, Caitlyn Nakagawa, Claire can Breeman, Daya Bains, Ella Arnold, Grace Grannary, Isabella Granger, Julia Fechter, Madison Weist, Morgan Hope, Paisley Read and Priya Kaila and Raeya Dosanjh.

Impressive season at SFU earns Ladner hoop standout conference honours Jas Singh has been recognized for his junior season with the Simon Fraser University men’s basketball team.

The 6-foot-8 Delta Secondary graduate was named to the All-Great Northwest Athletic Conference Second Teamlast

week.

Singh was the conference’s sixth leading scorer, and was the top point-getter for Simon Fraser, averaging 16.1 points per game.

He was also 13th in the conference in

rebounding at 5.6 boards per game and 22nd in assists at 2.4 assists per game.

Highlighting his season, Singh dropped 32 points in a tournament contest against a ranked Southeastern Oklahoma team.

“In a very deep field, Jas has been a

The Cote Group “Service Is the

"

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604.788.9108

Personal Real Estate Corporation

NEW PRICE

Phil Cote

604.943.7090

NEW LISTING

$929,500

ROYAL OAKS 109 S-1100 56TH ST., TSAWWASSEN • Seldom available – ROYAL OAKS • 2 Bedrooms – 2 bathrooms & family room • Nicely maintained by the long time owner • Thermostat gas fireplace, newer carpeting • 5 pc. ensuite & 4 pc. main, updated lighting • Laminate entry flooring, bright corner unit • Like a townhouse-large covered easy access patio • 1 block to shops, clinics, bus line & restaurants • Fabulous community – social and guest suites

5636 WELLSGREEN PLACE - TSAWWASSEN • Fabulous 2,033 SQ FT rancher - two bedrooms den and family room • Bright kitchen, maple cabinets - work island • Gorgeous dining & living rooms - gas fireplace • Oversized double garage and workshop area • 7,545 SQ FT lot - two large private patios • Bare land strata - annual dues of $1000 only.

• Radiant h/w heat - R 2000 Home with heat exchange furnace.

• Quiet cul-de-sac and great neighborhood.

• Seldom available - a real winner.

$599,500

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

BEAUTIFUL CONDO @ HERON COVE • Heron cove - 2 bedroom & den • Partial North Shore Mountain Views • Large private patio • SS appliances & granite counters • Hardwood floors & porcelain tiles • Great open floor plan

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778.999.1015

$579,500

consistent scorer all season long in the GNAC and out of conference as well. He continues to improve and it reflects the commitment to his craft,” said SFU head coach Steve Hansen.

Simon Fraser ended its season at 16-13.

NEW LISTING

$589,500

ROYAL OAKS 206N-1100 56TH ST., - TSAWWASSEN • Seldom available – ROYAL OAKS • 2 Bedrooms – 2 bathrooms & family room • Nicely maintained by the long time owner • 9 ft. ceilings, thermostat gas fireplace • Crown mouldings – 5 pc. ensuite & 4 pc. main • Newer H/W tank, laminate entry flooring • Bright popular corner unit with balcony • 1 block to shops, clinics, bus line & restaurants • Fabulous community – social and guest suites

A30 The Delta Optimist March 12, 2020

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

BEAUTIFUL 2 LEVEL TOWNHOUSE IN ADLINGTON COURT Welcome home to this beautiful 2 Level townhome in Adlington Court.

With over 1,500 square feet of living space, this home features kitchen with induction stove, eating area, living room with gas fireplace. Total of 3 bedrooms up - large master bedroom with loads of closets and 3 piece ensuite. Extra features include in-suite laundry with lots of storage, radiant in floor heat on the main (New Boiler), new flooring and a backyard patio area. Single garage & second parking stall. Convenient central location walk to shops, Ladner Village, parks, recreation and bus.

3, 4749 54A Street, Ladner NEW PRICE $699,000

BOB Chancey

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-946-8899

LOCATION! LOCATION! MOVE RIGHT IN

LINDA Chancey

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-880-5552

This 2 level family home is located in popular Victory South.

Excellent West Ladner location near school, park & town center.

Renovations throughout include flooring, paint, bathrooms, roof, windows, etc. Beautifully updated gourmet kitchen with gas stove, built in steam oven and microwave., formal living and dining room, den/office, and family room overlooking backyard which features in-ground pool.

This spacious & bright 4 bedroom home in a fantastic quiet central location is a must to see!

5215 Bentley Drive, Ladner JUST LISTED $1,095,000

NOW IS TRADITIONALLY THE BEST TIME TO SELL YOUR HOME GIVE US A CALL GREAT FAMILY HOME This lovely 2 level home is located in a wonderful neighborhood, close to French Immersion school and High school, parks and downtown Ladner.

Featuring open concept Kitchen and dining area, bright living room with new gas fireplace, 3 bedrooms on the main floor. Family room and flex area below. Large garage with room for a workshop.

BONUS ...great RV parking beside house. A must to see!

4474 46B Street, Ladner

RE/MAX City Realty

NEW PRICE $949,000

March 12, 2020 The Delta Optimist A31

GET READY TO MOVE IN END OF APRIL Won’t be long before these lovely new homes are ready for occupancy. Still time to choose some of the finishings. 2,450 square feet includes open concept living, dining and kitchen plus a den on the main floor; 4 bedrooms up and a flex room on the attic level. Centrally located within walking distance to Ladner Village, shops, recreation and schools. Quality Craftsmanship & Elegance by Ladner Homes.

5066 45th Avenue & 5068 45th Avenue, Ladner $1,348,000

ONLY ONE HOME LEFT AT THIS LOCATION MOVE IN THIS SUMMER! 2,445 square foot homes featuring open concept main floor, 4 bedrooms & 3 baths upstairs plus Flex room and powder room in Attic. Hawthorne is one of the most popular areas in close to school, parks, shops and Historic Ladner Village. Quality Craftsmanship & Elegance by Ladner Homes.

4634 52nd Ave, Ladner $1,299,000

40 HOMES SOLD last 5 months

October 1, 2019 - February 29, 2020

*****

400 HOMES SOLD last 5 years

2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

*****

OVER 2000 HOMES SOLD during our careers

The Chanceys Real Estate Team LAND ASSEMBLY - BUILDERS, INVESTORS, DEVELOPERS!!

These 3 lots total 32,000 square feet with potential for a 16 - 18 townhouse site.

Conceptual plans available. Fabulous location is close to buses, Tsawwassen Arena, Easy access to Vancouver, Ferries and Tsawwassen Mills shopping Centre BC’S largest indoor outlet experience.

5492 & 5502 16th Ave & 1585 55A Street, Tsawwassen $4,197,000

*****

90% of HOMES SOLD have been in

Ladner & Tsawwassen

*****

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 $2,379,000

Call us for a free Market Evaluation *Based on career sales for Bob Chancey PREC, Linda Chancey PREC

A32 The Delta Optimist March 12, 2020

acreaGes In THe carIBOO

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

• Build (ou" d"'*m hom' i$ th' c*"iboo

sOUTH FacInG WITH Ocean VIeWs W G NE TIN S LI

• P'"f')t fo" th' outdoo" '$thu!i*!t

• 479 !q ft )o$do with b*l)o$( • 1 b'd"oom, 1 b*th"oom • Op'$ & b"ight livi$g *"'*

• P"'mium a"t'!i*$ w'll, h(d"o *t th' lot li$'

• F*$t*!ti) g(m *$d outdoo" *m'$it( !p*)'

•11.4 *)"' l*&' vi'w off'"'d *t $299,000

1710-11967 80 AVENUE

$379,900

BIG BAR ROAD, CLINTON

UPDaTeD WInDsOr WOODs cOnDO • 759 !q ft )o$do with l*"g' b*l)o$(

• 1045 !q ft g"ou$d floo" )o"$'" u$it with l*"g' p*tio *"'* • 2 b'd"oom!, 2 b*th"oom!

• n'w floo"i$g, *ppli*$)'!, light fixtu"'!, *$d fi"' !u""ou$d

• autom*ti) '$t"( doo"!, wid' doo"w*(!, *$d "oll i$ !how'"

• st'p! to !hop!, "'!t*u"*$t!, *$d mo"'

• 2 !id' b( !id' p*"&i$g o$ !*m' l'v'l *! )o$do

302-5556 14 aVenUe, TsaWWassen

101-8733 160 sTreeT

UPDaTeD sUnnInGDaLe PenTHOUse • 971 !q ft, top floo" u$it • 2 b'd"oom!, 2 b*th"oom!

• Upd*t'! i$)lud' &it)h'$ *$d floo"i$g • W*l& to !hop! *$d *m'$iti'! i$ mi$ut'!

401-4768 53 sTreeT, LaDner

$499,900

“seasIDe” TOWnHOMe WITH Ocean VIeW

$499,000

HarBOUrsIDe 3 LeVeL TOWnHOMe • 1521 !q ft tow$hom' with l*"g' p*tio • 4 b'd"oom!, 2 b*th"oom!

• Full( fi$i!h'd low'" l'v'l fo" 'xt"* livi$g !p*)' • st'p! to !hop!, Th' Vill*g', *$d mo"'

4842 TUrnBUckLe WynD, LaDner

$549,900

BeaUTIFULLy UPDaTeD TOWnHOMe

• 1171 !q ft tow$hom' with f'$)'d (*"d

• 1241 !q tow$hom' with p"iv*t' (*"d

• 2 b'd"oom! & d'$, 3 b*th"oom!

• 2 b'd"oom!, 3 b*th"oom!

• B"ight & !p*)iou! op'$ )o$)'pt livi$g *"'*

• Upd*t'd th"oughout with lov'l( $'w'" &it)h'$

• I$)"'dibl' 10,000 !q ft )lubhou!' with pool

• st'p! to *ll Th' Vill*g' h*! to off'"

32-4638 Orca Way, TsaWWassen

4965 rIVer reacH, LaDner

$559,900

LARGE TILBURY OFFICE W G NE TIN S I L

W G NE TIN LIS

• 1 b'd"oom, 1 b*th"oom

$389,900

W G NE TIN LIS

WHeeLcHaIr FrIenDLy ManarOLa cOnDO

• 1917 !q ft )o"$'" offi)' with floo" to )'ili$g wi$dow!

• 4 p"iv*t' offi)', op'$ offi)' *"'*, *$d multipl' !to"*g' *"'*!

• P"iv*t' w*!h"oom *$d &it)h'$'tt' • 2 d'di)*t'd p*"&i$g !t*ll! *$d *mpl' vi!ito" p*"&i$g

216-7198 VANTAGE WAY, LADNER

$589,000 #1 TEAM IN BRITISH COLUMBIA 2017*

$585,000

sOUGHT aFTer sOUTH POInTe • Lov'l( "*$)h'" o$ 4133 !q ft lot • 2 b'd"oom!, 1 b*th"oom (plumb'd fo" !')o$d) • L*"g' sW f*)i$g (*"d, p'"f')t fo" g*"d'$'"!

• Qui't, )ul-d'-!*) lo)*tio$ with f"i'$dl( $'ighbou"!

5359 JIBseT Bay, LaDner

$599,900

#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.

March 12, 2020 The Delta Optimist A33

sUnninGDaLe penTHOUse W G NE TIN S LI

• 1333 &q ft, to( floor co+do • 2 b#droom&, 2 b)throom&

LADNER VILLAGE GATE W G NE TIN S LI

• U(d)t#d throughout, hug# m)&t#r b#droom

• st#(& to &ho(&, r#&t)ur)+t&, )+d mor#

303-4728 53 sTReeT, LaDneR

201-4755 51 sTReeT, LaDneR

$649,900

$649,900

waTeRView aT DesiRaBLe sHORewaLk • 1260 &q ft cor+#r u+"t o+ $)t#r &"d#

UpDaTeD HaRBOURsiDe TOwnHOMe W G NE TIN S LI

• 1538 &q ft to$+hom# $"th l)rg# d#c!

• 2 b#droom&, 2 b)throom&

• 3 b#droom& & d#+, 3 b)throom&

• L)rg# b#droom& "+cl m)&t#r $"th g#+#rou& #+&u"t#

• Com(l#t#l* u(d)t#d from to( to bottom

• st#(& "+to H"&tor"c L)d+#r V"ll)g#

• F)+t)&t"c L)d+#r V"ll)g# loc)t"o+

308-4955 RiVeR ROaD, LaDneR

4866 TURnBUCkLe wynD, LaDneR

$649,900

$649,900

aFFORDaBLe FaMiLy HOMe

Tsawwassen sHORes HaLF DUpLeX • 1520 &q ft h)lf du(l#x

• 2200 &q ft hom# o+ 5605 &q ft lot

• 3 b#droom&, 3 b)throom&

• 3 b#droom&, 3 b)throom&

• O(#+ co+c#(t l"v"+g )r#)

• e)&* )cc#&& to )ll )m#+"t"#&

• M"+& to &ho(&, r#&t)ur)+t&, h"gh$)*, )+d f#rr*

• po&&"bl# futur# d#v#lo(m#+t

201-1816 OspRey DRiVe, Tsawwassen

5596 6 aVenUe, Tsawwassen

$850,000

$719,900

GOLF COURse & MOUnTain Views • 1359 &q ft cor+#r u+"t $"th l)rg# &tor)g# room

wesT LaDneR RanCHeR On LaRGe LOT W G NE TIN LIS

• 1797 &q ft hom# o+ 11,006 &q ft lot

• 2 b#droom& & d#+, 2 b)throom&

• 2 b#droom&, 2 b)throom&

• H"gh-#+d fi+"&h"+g& throughout

• U(d)t#& "+clud# m#t)l roof, fur+)c#, )+d $"+do$&

• B#)ut"ful v"#$& )+d m"+& to )ll )m#+"t"#&

209-5011 spRinGs BOULeVaRD, Tsawwassen

$938,800

ROOM FOR THe enTiRe FaMiLy W G NE TIN LIS

• 2 b#droom&, 2 b)throom& • Br"ght, o(#+ co+c#(t d#&"g+

• 2 d#c!&, 2 ()r!"+g &t)ll&, $)l! to &ho(& & mor#

W G NE TIN S LI

• 1130 &q ft cor+#r u+"t

• 2257 &q ft hom# o+ 6353 &q ft lot • 5 b#droom&, 2 b)throom& • U(d)t#& "+cl !"tch#+&, b)throom&, )+d floor"+g • L#g)l 2 b#droom &u"t# do$+

• Gr#)t (ro(#rt* to mov# "+to or bu"ld *our dr#)m hom#

5028 LinDen DRiVe. LaDneR

$998,800

WATERFRONT LIVING • 6210 &q ft lot th)t do#&+’t r#qu"r# ) $)t#r l#)&# • 33’ co+cr#t# doc! r#)d* for flo)t hom# or bo)t • RV ()r!"+g $"th hoo!-u(& & 2 cu&tom &h#d& • Bu* th# curr#+t flo)t hom# for $100,000

6127 GaLBRaiTH CResCenT, LaDneR

$1,038,800 #8 RE/MAX® TEAM IN CANADA 2017**

4495 W RIVER ROAD, LADNER

$1,050,000

#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.

A34 The Delta Optimist March 12, 2020 RE/MAX® Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave, Delta, BC V4M 2B3

SOUGHT AFTER wESTwInD TERRACE W G NE TIN S LI

LOVELY CLIFF DRIVE FAMILY HOME

• 1819 sq ft, 2 level to!#home

• 1773 sq ft home o# 8482 sq ft lot

• 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms

• 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

• Executive gated complex

• Si#gle carport plus ope# parki#g • Close to schools, parks, a#d more

• Close to Stevesto# Village a#d ame#ities

44-11100 RAILwAY AVEnUE

5153 CLIFF DRIVE, TSAwwASSEn

$1,100,000

$1,148,800

UPDATED PEBBLE HILL HOME W G NE TIN LIS

• 2611 sq ft home o# 11,022 sq ft lot

PEBBLE HILL FAMILY HOME W G NE TIN LIS

• 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms

• Close to schools, shoppi#g, a#d more

• Large su#y deck a#d fully fe#ced backyard

482 SHAnnOn wAY, TSAwwASSEn

501 55A STREET, TSAwwASSEn

$1,199,900

$1,150,000

BEAUTIFUL FAMILY BEACH HOME • 2511 sq ft home o# 5756 sq ft lot • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms

BEAUTIFUL PEBBLE HILL HOME W G NE TIN LIS

• Exte#sively updated throughout i#cl #e!er roof

• 2168 sq ft home o# 7904 sq ft lot • 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Vaulted ceili#gs, bright & airy livi#g areas

• Dream e#tertai#er’s backyard !ith salt!ater pool

• Beautiful outdoor space !ith pool

250 67 STREET, TSAwwASSEn

5175 KILKEnnY DRIVE, TSAwwASSEn

$1,279,900

$1,295,000

FAMILY HOME On QUIET STREET

FARM & MOUnTAIn VIEwS

• 3033 sq ft home o# 10,641 sq ft lot

• 1570 sq ft home o# 9319 sq ft lot

• 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms

• Easy access to all ame#ities

• 2 level home !ith space for everyo#e

• Great i#vestme#t for future developme#t

• Close to top rated schools a#d ame#ities 4906 4 AVEnUE, TSAwwASSEn

553 56 STREET, TSAwwASSEn

• 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom

$1,399,000

$1,299,000

BEAUTIFUL IMPERIAL VILLAGE HOME W G N E T IN S I L

• 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Ma#y updates throughout a#d to#s of #atural light

• Updates i#clude kitche# a#d floori#g

W G NE TIN S I L

• 2403 sq ft home o# 9322 sq ft lot

• 2905 sq ft home o# 8805 sq ft lot • 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms • Family frie#dly Imperial Village locatio# • Beautiful backyard for outdoor e#tertai#i#g

5268 GLENN ABBEY PLACE, TSAWWASSEN

$1,399,900 #1 TEAM IN BRITISH COLUMBIA 2017*

BUILD YOUR wATERFROnT DREAM HOME W G NE TIN S I L

• Build a 3500+ sq ft dream home a#d dock for float home & yacht • All fou#datio# pili#gs are already i#stalled • Custom se!age treatme#t system i#cluded • Rural !aterfro#t livi#g but o#ly mi#utes to Lad#er Village

4273 w RIVER ROAD, LADnER

$1,399,900

#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.

March 12, 2020 The Delta Optimist A35

ArCHITECTUrALLY-dESIGnEd HOME W G NE TIN S LI

• 1829 sq ft home o& 3056 sq ft lot

• 3185 sq ft home o& 8156 sq ft lot

• 4 be%#ooms, 3 bath#ooms

• 4 be%#ooms, 3 bath#ooms

• Outsta&%i&g buil% quality with high e&% fi&ishi&gs

• Beautifully #e&ovate% th#oughout with co&tempo#a#y %esig&

• Steps to Stevesto& Village a&% local ame&ities

• G#ee&space behi&% fo# the ultimate i& p#ivacy

11155 SIxTH AVEnUE

36 PArkGrOVE CrESCEnT, TSAWWASSEn

$1,428,800

METICULOUSLY kEPT HOME WITH UPdATES • 2903 sq ft home o& 10,294 sq ft lot • 4 be%#ooms, 3 bath#ooms • Out%oo# e&te#tai&e#’s %#eam with pool a&% hot tub • M&s to schools, pa#!s, t#ails, a&% mo#ea 6536 HILLSIdE CrESCEnT

$1,488,800 FAnTASTIC InVESTMEnT OPPOrTUnITY

$1,428,800 HUGE FAMILY HOME

• 3632 sq ft home o& 13,412 sq ft lot • 5 be%#ooms, 2 bath#ooms • Wal!i&g %ista&ce to eleme&ta#y school • Pote&tial fo# futu#e #e%evelopme&t

6229 LAdnEr TrUnk rOAd, LAdnEr

$1,500,000

FAnTASTIC InVESTMEnT OPPOrTUnITY

• 6000 sq ft %uple" o& 11,216 sq ft lot

• 5232 sq ft 4-ple" o& 27,798 sq ft lot

• 3 be%#ooms, 2 bath#ooms o& each si%e

• 2 3 be% suites o& mai&, 2 2 be% suites below

• G#eat i&vestme&t &ow a&% fo# futu#e %evelopme&t • Close to tow& ce&t#e a&% all ame&ities

575-577 56 STrEET, TSAWWASSEn

$1,682,800

CEnTrALLY LOCATEd OFFICE BUILdInG • 2758 sq ft office buil%i&g o& 7707 sq ft co#&e# lot • Meticulously !ept with 2 lo&g te#m p#ofessio&al te&a&ts • Pa#!i&g lot fo# app#o" 10 ca#s plus st#eet pa#!i&g • Pote&tial fo# #e%evelopme&t with i&c#ease% %e&sity &ea#by

1464 56 STrEET, TSAWWASSEn

$2,288,800 CrESCEnT rOAd ESTATE

• 3428 sq ft home o& 1.57 ac#e lot • 5 be%#ooms, 3 bath#ooms • La#ge !itche& with high-e&% applia&ces & cabi&et#y • B#ight a&% ai#y with post a&% beam a#chitectu#e

13838 CrESCEnT rOAd

$2,599,000 #8 RE/MAX® TEAM IN CANADA 2017**

WESTCOAST InSPIrEd “TErrACES” HOME

• 3 yea# ol% #oof, 5 ca#po#ts a&% e"t#a pa#!i&g i& bac!

• Pote&tially sub-%ivi%able, g#eat hol%i&g p#ope#ty 12240 100A AVEnUE

$1,999,900

BrAnd nEW ULTrA MOdErn HOME • 3484 sq ft home o& 6834 sq ft lot • 4 be%#ooms, 4 bath#ooms • High-e&% fi&ishi&gs th#oughout & ope& co&cept %esig& • Situate% o& Beach G#ove Golf Cou#se

1190 JACKSON WAY, TSAWWASSEN

$2,298,800

BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM BUILT HOME • 5282 sq ft home o& 14,122 sq ft lot • 4 be%#ooms, 5 bath#ooms • High e&% fi&ishi&gs th#oughout • Ove#loo!i&g Beach G#ove GC fai#ways

1183 JACKSON WAY, TSAWWASSEN

$2,898,800

#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.

A36 The Delta Optimist March 12, 2020

NEW LUXURY MODERN DREAM HOME

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

• 5810 sq ft home on 12,345 sq ft lot • 5 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms

CUSTOM BUILT MODERN MASTERPIECE W G NE TIN S LI

• 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms

• Open concept living area with gourmet kitchen & wok kitchen

• Breathtaking ocean, mountain, and farm views

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CAMERON (nee Francis), Linnea

There will be a celebration of life for Linnea Cameron on March 21 from 12 pm to 4 pm, at the Ladner Legion, 4896 Delta Street. All friends and family are welcome to attend.

BEATTIE, Blayne Lyall Harold June 15, 1945 - February 29, 2020 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Blayne Beattie on February 29, 2020 at the age of 74. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Carole, son Ray (Stacey), daughter Tracy (Wes) son Ryan and 2 wonderful grandchildren, Dawson and Sayge, who were the light of his life.

Predeceased by his brother Garth.

Mike &

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Bruce Macdonald March 6th, 1940 - March 11th, 2011

Happy Birthday!

Erickson

Bobby ds to wants all his efrien it to the know he mad

You are never far from our thoughts.

Remembering happy times together.

We love and miss you, Liz, Katie, Jenn and grandchildren

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, 1947 – S p 2007 September 19,

Blayne was born in North Bay, Ontario where he lived with his family until the age of 13 at which time they moved to Pointe Claire, Quebec, where he would meet his wife, Carole. Blayne was offered a job in Vancouver, BC in 1976 and moved his family to Tsawwassen where they settled.

Blayne was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to everyone. When his children were growing up, he coached soccer for many years and was avidly involved with scouting.

After retiring from the Engineering Industry, Blayne enjoyed working at several businesses within the Delta Community. This allowed him to use his gift of gab and sense of humour with everyone he met. It is comforting to know how well respected he was by his co-workers and the acquaintances he met over the years.

The families of

Megan White & Daniel Hunte r Are pleas ed to announce their engageme nt which took place May 20, 2007 while in Hawa ii.

Congratulation Megan & Dani s el

Wedding to take place March 9, 2008

He will be very sadly missed.

A Celebration of Life will be decided at a later date.

Congrat ulations

Naom Robins i on

U.B.C. Gr Bache aduate, Science,lors of Dean’s List, Law Schattending oo Fall 20 l U.B.C. 07.

Peter Joyce,

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DYSON, Stephen

Mum will be greatly missed by her sons-in-law Robert, David and Tom; grandchildren Bruce (Jill), Michael (Robyn), Lauren, Nicole (Patrick), Tristan, Matthew and Emily; great-grandchildren, Lily, Myles, Kaitlyn, Ivy; and sister-in-law Gloria.

Hildred,

Walkey & Company Funeral Directors 604 738-0006

Mr. Stephen Dyson was born on March 8, 1954 in Ashton, Great Britain and passed away on February 21, 2020 in St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, BC, at the age of 65 years.

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Mum is pre-deceased by her husband Rev. Donald McAuley Gordon (Dad).

She met Dad in 1946 through their piano teacher, Mr. Harvey, and they married in 1952. Mum became Dad’s partner in ministry from his ordination to his retirement. Our parents exemplified the cherishing part of their wedding vows. Their loving marriage has been an example to their daughters, Heather, Christine and Muriel.

Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at 4:00 pm at All Saints Anglican Church, 4755 Arthur Drive, Delta, BC.

Much love from all of your Family.

You are forever in our hearts.

Daa)d dp Morandmma& & Gran

She was widowed and a single parent to Heather in August 1944, with Bruce’s death while he was serving in the Canadian military during the Battle of Normandy.

We would like to thank the staff of Northcrest Care Facility, and her family doctor, Dr. Hsia.

a wonderful husband, father and Grandad.

Happy

Carleen Lillian Gordon (nee Kyle) died peacefully on February 27, 2020. Born in Dunkirk, Saskatchewan, on July 4, 1918, she later met William Bruce Stewart in Assiniboia and married him in August 1940.

Mum is predeceased by her siblings Margaret, Kenneth, Ross, Muriel and Ronald.

In loving memory of

Love fro your famm all ily.

GORDON, Carleen Lillian

ROBERT “BOB” KING

November 28, 1938 - March 16, 2013 Newport-On-Tay, Fife, Scotland .

We remember your loss seven years ago and not a day goes by that we don’t think about you or wish you were here.

You were a wonderful husband, father and papa. We thank you for the beautiful memories and we will cherish them forever.

Stephen will be lovingly remembered by his partner, Murray of Vancouver, BC, one sister, Jacqueline (David) of Langley, BC, one daughter, Stephanie (Eric) of Ladner BC, one nephew, Colin, one niece, Jennifer, three grandchildren, Addyson, James, and Cameron; and many friends throughout the Lower Mainland. He was predeceased by his parents, Derek and Beryl and his son, Derek.

Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at 11:30am at Celebration Hall at Mountain View Cemetery, 5455 Fraser Street, Vancouver.

Reception to follow immediately after the Service.

Condolences may be offered at www.amherstcremation.com

STEELE, Jo−Anne E November 14, 1972 − February 29, 2020 It is with heavy hearts that our family announces the untimely passing of Jo−Anne Steele. Living a healthy, family−filled life, Jo−Anne, left behind her husband, Simon; daughters, Tannis and Brittany; mother, Joan; brother, Lyle; sister, Lea; and step−brother, Chris. Having a shot of Kraken or a bottle of Bud, Jo−Anne wouldn’t have wanted tears, but to celebrate the good memories instead.

.

.

“You are near, even if we don’t see you.

You are with us, even if you are far away.

You are in our heart, our thoughts, and our life, always...we love and miss you dad.”

“My darling Bob, I will always love you and miss you greatly.”

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Although she was never able to keep flowers alive her family wishes you would donate to the Heart and Stroke Foundation on behalf of Jo−Anne.

Please join her family and friends at the Celebration of Life on March 22, 2020, from 1 pm to 4 pm at the Ladner Legion, 4896 Delta Street, Delta, BC V4K 2V2.

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“Ted” CHRISTIAN,Fred Stanley June 11, 1933 - March 6, 2020 Ted passed away peacefully at the Simon Fraser Lodge in Prince George, BC. He was predeceased by his parents Frank and Claire Christian, and his brother George. Ted is survived and will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 57 years Bertha, daughter Claire (Fred), sons Mike (Tara), and Paul (Trina), grandsons Josh (Trisha), Brendan, and Owen, sisters Margaret Ray and Francis Dobell, sister-in-law Eileen Christian, numerous extended family and good friends. No service by Ted’s request.

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Jean Marie Flynn (nee Malin) passed away peacefully on March 2, 2020, with family by her side. She was predeceased by her husband, Michael; sons, Michael and Patrick; and daughter, Frances. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her son, Thomas; daughters, Maureen (Philip) and Laura (Elad); as well as 12 grandchildren and eight (soon to be nine) great− grandchildren.

Jean will be remembered for her love of animals, fondness for reading, affection for children, amazing pies, and the sparkle in her eyes. Jean’s open heart, innate kindness and generosity of spirit will live on in family, friends and many strangers whose lives she touched.

A Mass of Christian Burial is to be held on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at 10:45 am, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 3900 Arthur Drive, Delta, BC. Donations to the BC Epilepsy Society are appreciated. Condolences can be made at www.dignitymemorial.com.

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