Delta Optimist April 9 2020

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Ann Westlake shows some of the items that a group of Ladner crafters has made for local health care workers and facilities.

Crafters come to the rescue Headbands, masks and scrub caps being created for health care workers IAN JACQUES

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A group of local crafters has been busy the past two weeks making masks, caps and headbands for local health care workers and facilities.

Ann Westlake, who has lived in Ladner for more than two decades, put the call out on the Ladner’s Landing Facebook

group looking for buttons and knitting material. The response was overwhelming.

“It started about two weeks ago and I woke up in the morning and thought I was going to have all this time on my hands.

I love to knit and crochet, so I went onto the Landing and asked if there is any hospital staff or care workers that need anything made,” she recalled.

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“Within 20 minutes someone said they were getting bruises on their forehead from wearing their goggles. She said could you make me a band. Then it started.”

Westlake knew there were others in Ladner who could sew, so another call went out.

“I asked for buttons, and elastics, thread and a week and a half later I need about 900 to

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meet all the requests,” she said.

“We don’t want any money, we just want to be able to help. I said to people if you have a sewing cupboard or if you have an old sewing box, or if you want to sew, and it’s just gone from there.”

Westlake said right now she wants to focus on local health care workers.

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Delta looking to push tax deadline to September SANDOR GYARMATI

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Property owners need more help during the COVID-19 pandemic.

That’s what Delta council and city staff say regarding Delta’s proposal to push back the deadline to pay municipal property taxes, something that requires other taxing authorities to get on board in order to happen.

City manager Sean McGill told council during a special online meeting

this week he’s been working with other city managers and is hoping to hear soon from the province.

If the city was to push the payment deadline back to September, the other taxing authorities, such as TransLink and Metro Vancouver, would also need to do the same, otherwise Delta would be responsible to pay those authorities their amounts.

Mayor George Harvie said Delta simply can’t afford to do that.

Council in late March

approved this year’s property tax increase of 3.5 per cent.

Payments are normally due by July 2, otherwise a five per cent penalty is applied to any outstanding balance, while an additional five per cent penalty is applied to any outstanding balance after Sept. 2.

Council had already approved an increase to the flat rate utility bill, which for a single-family home is now $1,130. The due date was March 31, but no penalties will be

applied until after June 1.

In a letter to Premier John Horgan, Harvie and other mayors had several requests, including expanding the Provincial Property Tax Deferment Program to include all property owners.

“Many of us have already started to hear from residents, small business owners and non-profit organizations that are unable to pay their rent or tax payments. They need measures now to survive this crisis. Expanding the

existing PPTDP to cover all residents, businesses and non-profits would provide some piece of mind and could save many businesses from closing permanently,” the mayors wrote.

“This action is needed without delay. Some of these businesses and nonprofits provide important services that must remain available during this crisis. This makes sound economic sense because these fully secured loans pose minimal risk to the

province, and can be extended over a period of time to ease the liquidity crunch, help stimulate consumption, will rebuild local economies, provide a social safety net, and avoid municipal property tax system disruptions.

For business properties it is important that the province implement measures to ensure that the benefits provided by this program are passed on to tenants.”

The mayors also asked for support for all renters and landlords.

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ver the past month we have been confronted with a crisis that has changed our daily lives. We have been forced to alter our regular routines, physically distance from our friends and loved ones, and adapt to a world filled with significant challenges.

While it has been difficult for many to adjust, it is encouraging to see our community respond to concern and insecurity with generosity and kindness—which are needed now more than ever.

In Delta, we are lucky to have so many people who are going out of their way to support our community.

In the last two weeks we have been working with Brent Kelly Farms and Guichon’s Felix Farms, two local Delta producers, to help our most vulnerable. Combined, they have donated over 600 pounds of fresh beets and potatoes to our local food bank. We know they are not alone and many more thoughtful residents have been doing their part to give back as well.

Every night, we all are taking to our front steps and balconies at 7pm to salute our health care workers. This always includes an amazing show of support from emergency vehicles who drive by Delta Hospital with their lights and sirens blaring. We are so thankful for our workers on the front lines who, on a daily basis, are putting themselves at risk to keep us safe.

It is these acts of care that remind us that even though things seem uncertain at the moment, we really are all in this together. They are also reminders that there are still small

things within our control, actions we can take, that can make a difference.

We want to take the opportunity to thank all of the essential workers who continue to go to work every day to provide us with the services that we need. To the hard workers who show up every day to serve us at the grocery store, the pharmacy, the gas station, the hardware store, and the liquor store – thank you. To the bus drivers who shuttle our workers across town, and the farmers who grow the food we need to feed our families, thank you. To the owners and employees of restaurants, bakeries, and craft breweries that are finding new and innovative ways to deliver fresh and delicious food and beverages to our doorsteps every night – thank you.

And once again, to everyone working to keep us safe – our paramedics, nurses, doctors, fire fighters and police officers – thank you so very much for your service to our community, our province and our country.

As your elected officials, please know that throughout these difficult times we are working harder than ever to look after everyone in our community. We are doing everything that we can to work with the government to ensure that all of you who have been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis are receiving the necessary supports you need.

As we continue in our fight against the spread of COVID-19, let us remember to look after one another, even if from a distance, and look forward to the day we can celebrate being beside each other once again.

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Linda Crystal is coordinating production of masks and scrub caps.

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CONTINUED from Page 1 “You could get calls from all over the place, so we are saying you have to live in Ladner or work in Ladner. You could work in the other hospitals, but we are trying to serve our Ladner community and keep them safe to keep us safe,” she said.

Westlake said 16 people are working on headbands, five on masks and five more on scrub caps.

She wanted to give thanks to Debbie Deroy (headband coordinator), Linda Crystal (masks and scrub cap coordinator) as well as Marg Ablitt, Maggel du Plesses, Crystal Lagerbom, Patti Bried, Yvonne Chard and Eunice Getz.

“These things all take a bit of time to make, so I’m

expecting a lot of finished products to come to me this week,” she said. “My 95-year-old mother-in-law lives at Delta View care home, so that is the first one I will be delivering to. We’ve had requests from Vancouver General Hospital, BC Children’s Hospital. Our first choice is to help out all of our local care facilities and staff first, so we will just see how it goes.”

Westlake said she’s not surprised the initiative took off so quickly.

“Ladner is a very tight knit community,” she said.

“We have been here 22 years now in Ladner and we felt welcome the first day. Everyone is doing what they need to do to keep each other safe.”

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City shelves summer events Tour de Delta and Boundary Bay Airshow are cancelled due to pandemic IAN JACQUES

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The City of Delta has cancelled its two biggest summer events.

The city announced late last week that the Tour de Delta and Boundary Bay Airshow have been cancelled for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Both events were scheduled for July.

“It’s impossible for us to think at this time that we would be able to carry out those events, sadly,” said Mayor George Harvie.

“I have sent letters to the individuals involved and the governing bodies of the Tour de Delta and the information I got back from them is that it is happening all over.”

BC Superweek, the 10-day Lower Mainland cycling series that the Tour de Delta kicks off annually, announced Monday that all races have been cancelled. Organizers have already set dates for the 2021 series.

Harvie is optimistic the airshow will return to Boundary Bay Airport next summer.

“We did close the Boundary Bay Airshow once and that was when we were building the overpass,” he said. “It came back the next year better

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This year’s Tour de Delta, which was scheduled for July 10 to 12, has been cancelled along with the rest of the BC Superweek cycling series.

than ever and I’m dedicated to do that for next year.”

The mayor said the cost of the two events was another consideration.

“Is it absolutely essential? No,” he said. “We are in a pandemic exercise and you have to look at whether it is absolutely essential.”

The local fine arts community also has another casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Delta Youth Theatre has postponed its spring pro-

duction of The Music Man, Jr, which was supposed to run from April 29 to May 3 at Ladner’s Genesis Theatre.

Co-director Tracy Neff, who is joined by fellow codirector Tony Barton, said the hope is to be able to stage the show sometime later this year.

“We are using the words postponed indefinitely,” said Neff. “We are also not opposed to doing an outdoor rendition if the theatre is not available. When

will people feel comfortable meeting in a facility?

We all just don’t know that. We could livestream a show — so we have solutions to every problem, except in order to get a show together we need at least 72 hours with all the cast and crew in one room.

“Obviously given the current situation none of that is possible, so we will just have to see what happens over the next few months.”

Neff said they are open

to doing a summer campstyle or even doing something in mid-August.

“Some of our students are graduating, so we want to be able to finish the show and give everyone a chance to perform if we can,” she said. “If we can, we want to be ready to put something together.”

Many other events have already been cancelled throughout Delta, including Ladner May Days, which dates back to the late 1800s.

Re-sellers ticketed, over 5,000 masks seized IAN JACQUES

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Delta police officers stopped two people late last week from re-selling thousands of N95 and surgical masks at highly inflated prices.

According to Delta police, an officer with the DPD crime reduction unit, which typically focuses on stolen property, was proactively looking through online ads when she came upon an individual looking to re-sell N95 masks.

She reached out and arranged to buy a quantity of masks at a price of $15 per mask, plus a $300 delivery fee.

“Our crime reduction unit follows crime trends, and it’s troubling to see people trying to flout the ministerial order dur-

ing this pandemic,” said DPD spokesperson Cris Leykauf.

Prior to meeting with the seller on April 2, police contacted Delta bylaws to determine what bylaw offences would apply in these circumstances.

The seller, a Burnaby resident, showed up to the pre-arranged location driving a luxury vehicle. A police officer approached the man and informed him he would be receiving a $500 bylaw ticket for operating without a business licence.

Police took possession of 60 masks, for which the seller was asking $1,200.

In a separate incident on April 3, police arranged to meet a seller from Vancouver, this one selling surgical masks. In this instance, police had

arranged to purchase 3,000 surgical masks for $2,200. The seller was also given a $500 bylaw ticket.

Both sellers voluntarily relinquished the masks to police, with the second seller relinquishing an additional 2,300 masks. In total police took possession of 5,360 masks.

In an update on Tuesday, DPD said all the masks were handed over to SafeCare BC, which is one of the organizations collecting personal protective equipment on behalf of the provincial government.

The masks will be redistributed to health authorities in the province where they are most needed.

Ali Devji, who is president of the BC Care Providers board of directors, believes the masks

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Delta police prevented the resale of masks on two occasions last week after responding to online ads.

The individuals involved received $500 bylaw tickets and the more than 5,000 masks will now be given to health authorities.

will likely be prioritized to protect fragile seniors in care.

B.C.’s public safety minister issued a ministerial

order March 26 under the Emergency Program Act banning the resale of medical supplies and personal protective equipment.

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Point Roberts has feel of a ghost town, residents say

Sirens at 7 at Delta Hospital

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A parade of emergency vehicles does a loop around Delta Hospital every evening in a show of appreciation for health care workers known as Sirens at 7. Many members of the public have also taken part by lining the streets to bang pots or ring bells.

Delta serving up meals for seniors impacted by closures of centres IAN JACQUES

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The City of Delta is ensuring that seniors have access to nutritional meals amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Last week, Delta began providing prepared meals to Delta seniors who are members of Ladner’s McKee Seniors Recreation Centre and North Delta’s Kennedy Seniors Recreation Centre.

“Many seniors who are part of these two societies relied on receiving a nourishing meal daily at these facilities. Now that

they are closed this option is no longer available,” said Mayor George Harvie in an interview with the Optimist.

Harvie said the program is operating out of Kennedy Seniors Recreation Centre and is delivering prepared meals in both North Delta and South Delta.

Led by a qualified cook with the help of reassigned city staff, the program delivered 469 meal items to more than 50 households in the first three days.

“Seniors place their order over the phone and

the food is prepared, packaged, frozen with instruction as to reheat and delivered to the front door using the seniors’ buses or other municipal vehicles,” added Harvie. “This is a great way to check in with those who are isolated and most vulnerable. It is also a way to get messaging to them.”

Delta says the cost of the food is the same as it would be at seniors’ centres.

The program operates weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Members can place an order by calling 604-358-8765.

The closure of the Canada/U.S. border to all non-essential travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic is having numerous impacts on the residents of Point Roberts.

Armene Belless, who has lived in the American peninsula for most of the last 25 years, said in the past few weeks Point Roberts has felt like a ghost town.

“There was only one or two cars at the gas stations and about three or four customers at the Marketplace grocery store that was manned by only a few employees,” she told the Optimist via email.

“The local Point Roberts snowbird-residents will soon return but meanwhile all the small businesses at the Point will be hurting. Many businesses are already only open two or three days a week. Point Roberts averages about 90,000 crossings a month.

Less in the winter, heavier in the summer. This border closure will be devastating for many folks at the

Point.”

The economy in Point Roberts is highly dependent on Canadians crossing the line to get gas, groceries, packages and more.

Mark Robbins, president of the Point Roberts Taxpayers’ Association, said it is exceedingly quiet on the streets.

“The International Marketplace, Larry’s Liquor Locker, gas stations and Nielson’s Building Center are open and UPS and FedEx are delivering parcels as usual,” he said.

“Saltwater Cafe and the Shell Station are doing take-away food service, as is our seniors’ activity program. Our food bank is also operating every Wednesday as usual, except that it is operating as a sort of drivethrough service in front of the community center.

Unfortunately the library is closed. Our county parks are open and largely deserted.”

Robbins said the medical clinic is also operating as usual — three days a week — but doesn’t have the testing capacity nor ability to accommodate

infectious patients.

“They ask that patients call ahead and if they have any suspicious COVID-19 symptoms, staff will meet them in the parking lot,” said Robbins. “There has been talk of erecting a heated triage tent outside of the clinic, but I haven’t seen it yet. If anyone has serious COVID-19 symptoms, it would fall upon our EMS (under the fire department) to respond to 911 calls and make a determination about transporting the patient to Bellingham.”

Robbins said those with reasonable need to cross the border are doing so, for medical and veterinary appointments either in Canada or in other parts of Washington.

“As far as I can tell from online discussions the mood is OK,” he added.

“Some people like myself are actually enjoying the solitude and ability to focus on deferred projects around the house.”

The border between the U.S. and Canada was closed to all non-essential traffic in a joint agreement on March 21.

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A worker at Delta View Care Centre tested positive for the virus on March 21, but no other cases have been recorded since that time.

Still just a single case at Delta View 19 days later IAN JACQUES

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There’s some good news in the COVID-19 fight in Delta.

Delta View Care Centre, an East Delta long-term care facility, still has only one confirmed case almost three weeks after an employee tested positive.

That confirmation came from Fraser Health on Saturday, March 21.

Measures put in place at long-term care homes at the start of the COVID19 pandemic is helping to stem the tide of outbreaks at other facilities, according to Fraser Health officials.

“When we started seeing cases arising in Vancouver Coastal, we already implemented measures to prevent these cases in the first place,” said Dr. Martin Lavoie, Fraser Health’s chief medical health officer. “All of

our long-term care facilities were putting in measures that would reduce the risk and if it was detected we could act very quickly.”

Fraser Health has implemented the following at all its facilities: • Staffing levels will be maintained to provide resident care • Visitors have been limited to only essential visitors • Staff and residents movement in the facility has been restricted • Cleaning and infection control measures have been enhanced • Residents, families and staff are being notified • Twice a day screening of all staff and residents.

The 296-bed Delta View Care Centre on Burns Drive consists of two care homes — the 216-bed Delta View Life Enrichment Centre and the 80-bed Delta View

Habilitation Centre.

B.C. seniors advocate Isobel Mackenzie told the Optimist there’s understandably much concern about the impacts to longterm care facilities.

“One of the reasons why we didn’t want to implement visitor restrictions until necessary was because they’ll be there for a while and we know that the transmission in the care homes has come from the visitors, but I know we didn’t wait too long to restrict visitors,” she said.

“In any given year, about 20 to 25 per cent of our residents in long-term care pass away. So if you think about a restriction on visitors for two or three months, people who pass away may not be seeing their families. There are some very controlled circumstances under which a person can visit their loved ones but you can’t have everyone in.”

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The Tsawwassen First Nation is limiting traffic on Tsawwassen Drive to locals in an effort to ensure safe physical distancing.

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The Tsawwassen First Nation is closing roads to local traffic only amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a news release, the First Nation notes despite measures already implemented under the Tsawwassen First Nation COVID-19 Safety Plan, the Tsawwassen Drive area continued to be a place of community congregation where safe physical distancing measures were not being observed.

“Despite orders from the provincial health offi-

cer Bonnie Henry, along with Premier John Horgan, for people to stay home and shelter in place, individuals continue to come onto Tsawwassen Lands for non-essential travel.

“In order to immediately curtail this risk, and in coordination with our emergency services partners and other essential services, TFN is in the process of restricting traffic flow at crucial points of access to the TFN Member Housing Area.”

The First Nation is asking residents to only go out of their homes for essentials like food and medical

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s the days get warmer, we are heading into a week that many look forward to. For Christians, this is the most important celebration of their faith in the year. And for all members of our community, this is the traditional beginning of Spring, marked by pancake breakfasts, egg hunts, and visits from the Easter bunny. Many of these events cannot take place this year or will be conducted in a much different way.

I want to acknowledge the toll this pandemic is taking on families, businesses and our community.

Times are tough. Businesses are closing down. People are losing their jobs. Bills are piling up. Our local non-profits have lost donations, and their volunteer numbers are way down.

Students aren’t in school. Kids can’t play on playgrounds, hang out with their friends, or visit grandparents.

People are worried. Families are concerned about the health and possible vulnerability of seniors, particularly those in long-term care or residences. Support care is limited or unavailable for children and adults

with complex disabilities. Our health care workers are stretched, exhausted and heroically saving lives around the Lower Mainland.

People are also getting sick. Our community is not immune.

I can assure you that we will get through this. This crisis will end. It will be challenging and test us all. But it will end.

And I believe that those special qualities that make us uniquely and proudly Canadian will be what gets us through. Canadians are kind and compassionate. Canadians are community-minded and put others first. Canadians trust science and experts. Canadians work together in times of hardship. Canadians respect the rule of law and enormously respect those who bravely enforce it and keep us safe.

Deltans are taking this pandemic seriously. We are staying home. We are working from home when we can.

We are physical distancing. We are washing our hands. We are limiting our trips to the store. We are finding creative ways to remotely connect with each other and our loved ones. We are

worshipping, attending classes and reaching out for help online.

In doing these things,, we are saving lives. We are limiting th he spread of their terrible virus. Thee trajectory of this pandemic is absolu utely in the hands of each and everry one of us. ntinue to thank In closing, let’s all con and show our support for the health care workers, first responders, and other essential workerss who are taking care of us, keeping us safe, and putting food on our tables. You u are all heroes.

Words alone cannot exxpress our gratitude and appreciaation.

As always, my team an nd I are here to help in any way we can n.

Stay safe,

Carla Qualtrough

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The First Nation’s executive council had already enacted a safety plan for roads and pedestrian access which granted pedestrians the right-ofway to occupy roadways on Tsawwassen lands.

Pedestrians were given priority to ensure they were able to practice safe physical distancing.

All residents who live outside the TFN Member Community Housing Area were also requested not to access that area which extends largely along the waterfront corridor of Tsawwassen Drive.

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Tilbury firm’s face shields produced by 3D printers SANDOR GYARMATI

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A Delta company is pulling out all the stops to make face shields for healthcare workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Located in Tilbury, Tinkerine, an ed-tech firm started by a group of SFU graduates seven years ago, has been manufacturing up to 1,000 per day using 3D printers, and is looking to bring on additional workers to help meet demand.

Noting others, including cities and fire departments, are also interested, company co-founder Eugene Suyu told the Optimist their shields are a special design.

“We call it full coverage with a seal on top. One of the most important aspects we heard from doctors and nurses is that droplets of COVID-19 can enter from on top of the masks and we wanted to make sure that portion is sealed. As far as we know, we’re the only design out there that offers that with a reusable component to it. It’s a new way of looking at the equation what a face shield can do,” he said.

The company noted last week alone it received interest for over 4,500 face

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Tinkerine is manufacturing shields to protect the facial area from splashes of bodily fluids. shields over a 24-hour period. Production for the orders has commenced and delivery is expected immediately, while additional orders are coming on an hourly basis.

The company has also secured raw materials required for the mass production.

In order to significantly increase the production, Tinkerine has also mobilized its Education Production Consortium in the hope of using more DittoPro and DittoPro-R 3D printers to manufac-

ture the required medical product with the assistance of its education partners.

While post-secondary and high schools are closed, the company is hoping teachers and other education professionals with access to printers can help, with assembly being done at the Tilbury facility.

Every printer can increase capacity between 50 to 100 shields per day, noted Suyu, saying there are potentially 600 printers out there that can be utilized.

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he Delta View Care Centre is, quite literally, living proof that COVID-19 suppression measures work.

Back on Saturday, March 21, Fraser Health issued a press release to advise that a worker at the East Delta care home had tested positive for the virus. This news came on the heels of outbreaks at care homes on the North Shore and in Vancouver, facilities where COVID-19 had already begun taking a considerable toll on elderly residents.

Delta View is a 296-bed facility so it seemed like it was only a matter of time before the same scenario started unfolding there, a grim daily tally of both infected cases and deaths becoming the new normal during this pandemic.

Dr. Bonnie Henry’s press conference two days later didn’t announce another case at Delta View; the total didn’t budge the next day either. We wondered, and worried, if a spike was still ahead, that once test results came back there would be a significant jump in cases like we’d seen at other care homes. Thankfully, that hasn’t happened as there’s still only one confirmed case at Delta View more than two weeks later.

Not only is that great news for residents, staff and families at the Burns Drive care home, but it’s proof that putting measures in place to stem the spread of the virus are absolutely critical during this unprecedented time.

You only have to look at what transpired at those initial care homes before safeguards were introduced and what’s taking place – or more precisely what isn’t -- at other facilities to understand how these actions are literally saving lives.

Fraser Health’s chief medical health officer has pointed to everything from cleaning protocols to visitor restrictions to ensuring workers don’t move between facilities as steps that have reduced the risk of infections and quickly quelled any outbreaks that have occurred. They’re rather simple, straightforward measures but they’ve had a dramatic effect in stemming the spread and limiting the fatalities.

Move the issue out of care homes and into the general population and it’s equally simple actions — things like hand washing, social distancing and limiting trips in public — that are going to pay huge dividends. That’s presuming, of course, we all do our part.

Best way to stop the spread of COVID-19 is act like you have it

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here’s a joke I tell my American friends to give them a better understanding of Canadians: How do you get 100 Canadians out of a pool?

Ask them.

For the most part, we are a polite bunch, and do what we are told. Not everyone, but as a group we tend to follow the rules.

Remember the Olympics? We stood in line for five hours for a zipline ride. No complaining, there’s the line, stand in it. OK. But now we are really being put to the test. Wash your hands.

Keep six feet — sorry, two metres — away. Sneeze into your sleeve.

Stay home. In B.C. at least, it seems to be working.

The one thing I thought we should also do is wear something — anything — over your mouth and nose. It’s not going to stop people from getting the virus, but it might — and I emphasize might — stop them from spreading it. A large number of people who had no clue they were carriers spread the virus, and that’s what needs to stop, through any measure possible.

It doesn’t take much to infect someone with coronavirus. You don’t need to sneeze as just talking expels micro droplets.

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Community Comment BRAD SHERWIN

people died.

A homemade mask, a bandana, a scarf, anything is better than nothing. Now it seems that’s what we are being told as a possible barrier to spreading it.

Is it scientifically proven?

Maybe not, but what’s the harm.

The issue is does it give people a false sense of security, and let their guard down in other areas.

Remember, we’re Canadians, we do what we’re told. Just add it to the list, we’ll keep following it.

And wash your hands if you touch it.

Other cultures embrace the wearing of masks, but for the most part the rest of us don’t. It’s a new world, time for a change, because otherwise we might have to go through this again in the future.

Lots of people I have spoken with don’t want to wear one.

It won’t help. The droplets get

through anyway. It won’t stop me from getting it. Or the big one — I don’t have it. All of which may, or may not, be true.

You should wear a mask because those statements might be true. You should wear a mask because the person beside you, or beside your kids or parents, might have it. You should wear a mask to make others feel comfortable wearing one, which just might save a life.

Think of it this way: We have a pretty good idea what happens when we don’t wear masks in the face of a pandemic. Other parts of the world where masks are common aren’t seeing the same kind of spread.

It’s time to adopt a new fashion statement, so we can get rid of this thing and get back to some sort of normal life. Perhaps we need to get to a place where not wearing one in public is as uncomfortable as smoking, littering or not picking up after your dog has become.

Act like you have it. Wear a mask, wash your hands, keep two metres back, stay home. We’re almost there.

Brad Sherwin, MBA is a longtime resident of South Delta, and has over 30 years’ experience in marketing, public relations and business strategy. He teaches marketing at Douglas College, coaches hockey goalies and is past president of Deltassist.

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Cooped up people should be able to get fresh air at park

Editor: Whose daft idea was it to lock off Boundary Bay Regional Park? Certainly not someone who lives in a 1,000-square-foot condo with two active and frustrated children or a 550-square-foot one-bedroom apartment with two windows.

What short-sighted foolishness to coop people up for weeks on end and expect them to cope without serious consequences down the road.

Yes, stop people congregating and using skate parks, playground equipment, etc., but Boundary Bay Regional Park is massive and could easily accommodate many people just getting some fresh air and allowing their children to let off steam

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A letter writer argues there’s enough room at Boundary Bay Regional Park to allow people to adhere to social distancing requirements.

in this current depressing situation.

It would only take several signs reminding people to maintain distance, and perhaps a few tickets being handed out, but for the greater physical and mental health of many stuck

in otherwise-confining accommodations, the benefit would outweigh the likely consequences — depression, spousal and/ or alcohol abuse, etc.

I say open up the parking lot.

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Not-for-profits need help more than ever

Editor: Being of the generation that had parents who experienced the last depression and pandemic, the current events bring back those events that took place years ago.

We are now feeling and observing all the ills, both physically and mentally, this current pandemic brings.

Many and more events are and will be cancelled.

They were ways to participate and enjoy our community. Those events

brought people together and contributed to a positive outlook for everyone to enjoy.

They were offered and organized because of volunteers that gave freely of their time to the betterment of all of us and established a way of giving back in a charitable manner to those in need.

Today, within our own means, gives us an opportunity to invest in our local organizations that in the past have contributed funds for charity. In can

be suggested that with the cancellation of fundraising events, those organizations will require more understanding and help to carry on the much-needed help.

People of our community can now invest by expressing their ideas, contribution and membership in any of our notfor-profit clubs and organizations. It will help in this time to carry on that which we expect for our community.

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ince 2012, Physio2U has proudly empowered residents of Delta with in-home physiotherapy services. Now, to keep you safe in the comfort of your own home and comply with physical distancing guidelines, Physio2U is pleased to offer Telehealth appointments!

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Nightly noise sending the right message

Editor: At 7 p.m. nightly if people remember, take a pot or bells and make noise. People travelling in vehicles can honk their horns. I wish the churches with bells that can ring would get on board during these times.

This respectful gesture

goes a long way to let everyone know that we are all together here and we respect all people. We are the front line and the medical people, support people, police, fire and ambulance all deserve our respect as these people are the ones who have to respond to our health and

welfare.

And when you do this, at least you can wave at your neighbour. We are all in this together. Show your support. It takes less than a minute of your time.

Be safe and do due diligence in your daily life. It will save lives.

Sharon Kraemer

Grocery workers should be given masks Editor: I am very concerned that grocery stores in our area do not have personal protective equipment for employees, especially face masks.

These brave people who are on the front lines are

brave enough or forced to work and have no protection for themselves, their family or customers because management are concerned that customers may not like it.

I believe that if this does not change that all who

work because they feel responsible to do so for the good of us in the community should resign if their safety concerns are not met.

Such a shame it has to come to this.

Marie Wright

Neighbourly actions don’t stop for pandemic

Editor: A shout out to Chris and Tyler for stopping their truck on 16th Avenue and helping my hus-

band home.

He slipped off his bike and they loaded the bike and him into their truck and brought him home

even though it is precarious times.

Thanks guys, much appreciated.

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Class of 2020 being thrown under a bus

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Editor: In these extraordinary times, with a student graduating this year, I am extremely concerned with the rush to graduate the class of 2020. This rush to graduate may cause lifelong problems.

I am surprised and disappointed the Ministry of Education has left this important matter with the local school boards. I believe this is a major mistake as I fear many school boards will graduate students just to get them out of the system before the next school year,.

It is time the minister and Ministry of Education take control and lay a foundation that local school boards must adhere to for the 2020 graduating year.

There is no sugar coating this: students in 2020 graduating class are being thrown under a bus, which will leave lifelong scars.

I have talked to several teachers, including university professors, about a solution that would address many of the above concerns and there was no disagreement with the following: Meld the 2020 year graduates with the 2021 graduates to make 2021 a one-off, hybrid year with both 2020 and 2021 graduating classes gaining their Dogwood in the summer of 2021.

The 2020 class could attend class one or two times a week in the fall, then ramping up to full attendance in the spring of 2021.

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Service providers are risking their lives to help rest of us Editor: I would like to give a shout out to the following: Veterinary clinics, especially the Tsawwassen Animal Clinic, for staying open to provide our companion animals with the medication, prescription foods and emergency care that they need; sanitation workers, who are continuing to pick up and dispose of our trash, compost and recycling; municipal, provincial and federal governments, which have put aside politics and are working together to get Canada through this unprecedented crisis.

The people who provide these services (as well as well-cited others, such as police, grocery store employees, truckers and health care workers) are heroes, in my opinion.

They are risking their lives in order to provide the rest of us with the necessities we need in order to not only survive, but continue to have a quality of life unequalled anywhere else in the world.

One only needs to look to our neighbours to the south to see just how fortunate we are to live in Canada.

Debra Probert

Millennium Trail busier than ever

Editor: Because the parking lot at Deas Island Regional Park has been closed, the Millennium Trail is busier than I have ever seen it and sometimes the vol-

ume of people makes it almost impossible to practice social distancing.

In this case, I think the “cure” is worse than the disease.

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No boundaries with COVID-19: Henry DR. BONNIE HENRY

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When an outbreak hits a community, one of the most urgent things people want is information. This is human nature, as information allows us to protect ourselves, our families and our loved ones.

Information is at the heart of public health: knowing what our risks are, where they are coming from and who is affected.

One of the key ways we gather information is through active contact tracing, when publichealth teams map the transmission, alert those at risk and close the circle to break the chain.

Public-health protocols also dictate that when the potential for transmission is unknown, we must immediately alert the public. From the very beginning of the COVID19 outbreak in B.C., we have been doing exactly that — alerting people to the risks within communities through regular briefings and connecting with individuals who are close contacts. When we cannot

seen here in B.C. and globally, once there is community transmission, there is no boundary to the spread of COVID19. Simply put, the risk PHOTO COURTESY OF PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT Dr. Bonnie Henry says the risk of COVID- is everywhere.

19 is everywhere in the province.

It would close the circle, we open be irresponthe circle. sible to mention only a Public health is bootsfew communities and give on-the-ground health people outside those areas care, which means teams a false sense that they are work to connect with each not susceptible or at lower and every person who may risk. Every health region be at risk of exposure to in British Columbia has COVID-19. We do this to people with COVID-19. provide individual support Every community and and, equally important, home town — no matter to continue to follow the how large or small — is at transmission trail. risk.

Initially, public-health As we notify the public teams identified the about COVID-19 cases, we source of transmission was have been careful about from travellers. That is why how much we disclose our briefings listed travel about the personal details locations and cruise ships. of people who were potenWith that information tially exposed and the speknown, we were able to cific location of confirmed put precautions in place. cases. This is because, as However, as we have with many communicable

diseases, there is still very much of a stigma associated with infection.

We want people who have symptoms to contact us and to feel safe contacting us, knowing their personal information will be protected. This is important to everyone. It allows public-health teams to do the work they need to do to keep all of us safe.

So, while I understand the desire to know and understand what the COVID-19 situation is in your community, I need to emphasize that knowing where the positive cases are does not protect you, your family or your community. The actions you take will do that.

No one is immune from this disease, but everyone can make a difference.

Every British Columbian has a part to play to flatten the curve.

Wash your hands, do not touch your face, stay home if you are ill and stay apart with physical distancing. Let’s all do the right thing.

Dr. Bonnie Henry is B.C.’s provincial health officer.

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School trustees staring at $582,000 budget deficit SANDOR GYARMATI

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The Delta school board is facing another budget deficit.

After posting a small surplus in 2019 after years of deficits, the school district this week announced that it has a shortfall of $582,000 for the coming school year.

No reductions in staffing are currently planned to balance this year’s draft budget and normal staffing procedures will still apply.

To balance the books, the district proposes to decrease expenses with reductions in administration and technology as well as hiring delays.

Concerned about the provincial government’s funding formula review, local trustees got some good news when the district received an increase, but higher labour and utility costs have more than offset that hike.

It’s the new ongoing utility increase of $766,000 that’s especially painful as it’s mainly the result of a deal signed with FortisBC

a decade earlier that went sour.

Aimed at saving money, the deal with FortisBC Alternative Energy Services Inc. saw the replacement of conventional natural gas boilers with new technology at 19 sites, including schools.

The B.C. Utilities Commission last year ruled in favour of FortisBC which now has the school district on the hook for millions.

To help balance the operating budget, the district also plans to dip a little further into revenues from its lucrative international student program over the course of the year.

In 2018/19, the district made over $7 million from the program but has only been using some of that money.

The district doesn’t plan on dipping into reserves, instead holding onto those funds to buffer potential revenue shortfalls from the impact of COVID-19.

Secretary-treasurer Nicola Christ told the Optimist it’s a time of uncertainty, so there’s no guarantee there won’t be

staffing changes over the year.

After years of sharp declines in student enrollment that played a big part in putting the district in the red, the student population has seen small increases in more recent years. The district anticipates a growth in enrollment of 144 full-time students for 2020/21, bringing the total projected for next year to 15,551.

As far as how people can provide their input on the proposed budget, it will be available for viewing on the district’s website. Those wanting to comment are asked to submit their thoughts on the budget by April 16 via email to budget@deltasd. bc.ca.

Following an upcoming conference call among trustees, the district will provide a full transcript of that meeting. The board will discuss public input on April 21, and a full transcript of that meeting will be posted online as well.

The board is scheduled to consider final approval of next year’s budget on April 28.

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Ferry passenger won’t wake up South Delta Crime Beat The purpose of the Crime Beat is to educate and inform the public about some of the property crime trends occurring in South Delta and other files of interest. If you see anything occurring that you believe to be suspicious, call 911 for inprogress crimes and emergencies or 604-946-4411 for other assistance.

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

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• March 29, 4:19 p.m., Boundary Bay Regional Park: Police were called to the park as it was alleged there were citizens in and around the park not following social distancing guidelines. Officers attended and did not notice anyone going against the recommendations for social distancing. During working hours these type of complaints should be directed to City of Delta bylaws department.

• April 2, 8 p.m., 5100block of 10A Avenue: Police were dispatched to a report of a theft from auto. The vehicle was left unlocked. A few items were taken from the vehicle and no damage noted. This is a reminder to all residents to ensure you lock your vehicle when left unattended, or at a minimum remove all belongings, as thieves will steal anything in sight.

• April 2, 8:40 p.m., 5100-block of 6th Avenue: Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was observed speeding in the area. Upon speaking with the driver, the officer detected the smell of alcohol on the driver’s breath. A roadside test was conducted and the driver failed. A three-day immediate roadside prohibition was given to the driver and the vehicle was towed.

• April 2, 10:54 p.m., Swan Road and Hawk Lane: Police were advised of a suspicious person in the area who appeared to be looking into car windows. Officers attended and located the male. The male was checked and he had a small amount of drugs and drug paraphernalia in his possession, which he voluntarily surrendered to police for

destruction. The male continued on his way, and police did not note any vehicles damaged or broken into.

• April 3, 1:13 p.m., Ferry Causeway: Police were asked to attend the ferry dock to assist with a passenger who did not wake up after the ferry had docked. The male allegedly had fallen asleep with his pants part way off. The officers attended, woke the passenger and escorted him off the ferry without any further incidents. The passenger was also warned of the consequences of indecent exposure.

• April 4, 11 p.m., 1300block of 56th Street: DPD received a report of a missing elderly patient from a local care home. Police members responded and flooded the area in attempt to locate the patient. With all resources out looking for the patient, police successfully located the individual and safely transported the patient back to the care home.

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• March 30, 11:53 a.m., 4100-block of Salish Sea Drive: Police were called to attend for a report of a collision. Upon arrival, it was noted the driver had passed out while driving, hitting a parked vehicle. The driver was issued a 24-hour driving suspension due to suspected drug use. There were no injuries.

• April 2, 8:13 p.m., 6100-block of Ferry Road: Complainant advised police of occupants of two vehicles sitting in the area drinking. Police arrived to find five individuals with open liquor, but no one with care and control over a vehicle. One individual who was intoxicated and carrying open liquor was issued a violation ticket under the Liquor Control Act. Vehicles were legally parked, so all parties were sent home on foot without issue after being advised of social distancing protocols.

• April 4, 5:51 p.m., 3400-block of River Road: Complainant reported five men sitting by the road drinking beers. Police warned the men not to drink in public and to respect social distancing.

The men were compliant and did not appear intoxicated. They were driven from the area by sober drivers.

$13.5 million in drugs seized at Tsawwassen facility

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Canada Border Services Agency has seized a shipment of 106 kg of methamphetamine, worth approximately $13.5 million, at the Tsawwassen Container Examination Facility.

According to a news release from the CBSA, on Feb. 4, after receiving information from the CBSA National Targeting

Centre, border services officers at the Tsawwassen facility examined a container from Mexico using a wide range of detection tools and technology.

Bags of white crystal were discovered and the CBSA laboratory confirmed the results were positive for methamphetamine.

“As Canada’s first line of defence, Canada Border Services Agency’s frontline officers and intelligence personnel work

tirelessly to ensure that our borders are not used for illegal activity,” said Nina Patel, acting regional director general, Pacific Region.

To support the follow up investigation, CBSA worked collaboratively to analyze and gather all information related to the shipment. The file was then referred to the RCMP for criminal investigation.

According to RCMP, four men have been

charged with one count each of importation of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking. All are citizens of Mexico and have been released pending their next court appearance on July 6.

“This case is another excellent example of the cooperation between the RCMP and CBSA,” said RCMP Supt. Richard Bergevin.

DELTA COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Participate and help make Delta a better place!

Interested in participating in your local government? A number of opportunities exist to serve on an advisory committee at Delta to collaborate and provide advice to Council on various issues affecting our community. Mayor 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, 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 April 24, 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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Live Green

Small projects around the house help environment & bottom line

When looking for ways to conserve energy around the house and save money, homeowners need not necessarily commit to expensive projects.

The following are some energy-saving projects and details what homeowners can expect to save after completing them. While individual projects may not result in jaw-dropping savings, homeowners will see a reduction in their heating and cooling bills.

Project: Install exterior low-e storm windows.

What is it? Low-e windows reflect infrared heat back into a home. Such windows are coated with an ultra-thin layer of metal that improves the window’s insulation ability.

How much can I save?

Homeowners who install low-e windows can save between 12 and 33 per cent on their annual heating and cooling costs.

Project: Seal uncontrolled air leaks.

What is it? Air leaks let cool air in during winter

Even the smallest DIY projects, like sealing air leaks, can produce big savings. and warm air in during summer. Caulking, sealing and weather stripping all cracks and large openings can cut back on air leaks that are costing you money. It’s recommended

to hire a contractor to seal any leaks on heating and cooling ducts.

How much can I save?

Homeowners who seal uncontrolled air leaks can save between 10 and 20

per cent on their annual heating and cooling bills.

Project: Plant shade trees.

What is it? If you plant a deciduous tree between two and three metres tall near your home, it will begin to shade your windows within a year of being planted. Depending on the species of the tree and the home, the shade tree will begin shading the roof within five to 10 years.

How much can I save?

Properly planted shade trees can reduce air conditioning costs by anywhere from 15 to 50 per cent.

Project: Insulate the water heater tank What is it? New water tanks are likely already insulated, but homeowners with older hot water tanks can insulate their tanks with a water heater insulating blanket kit.

How much can I save?

Insulating a water heater tank can save homeowners as much as 16 per cent on their annual water heating bills.

Planting trees means you’ll have it made in the shade

Beautiful landscaping can add instant curb appeal to a property.

But beauty isn’t the only thing that makes idyllic landscaping attractive to homeowners. Some landscaping features, such as shade trees, save homeowners money while adding aesthetic appeal.

When planting shade trees, one of the first decisions homeowners will need to make is which type of tree, deciduous or evergreen, they want to plant. Deciduous trees are those that seasonally shed their leaves, while evergreens are trees that keep their leaves throughout the year.

When planting shade trees, techniques vary depending on which type of tree is planted.

Deciduous trees Deciduous trees that are between two and three metres tall when planted will begin shading the windows of a home within a year of being planted. When planting deciduous trees, homeowners should keep

these tips in mind: Plant trees to the south of the home. When planted to the south of the home, deciduous trees can screen between 70 and 90 per cent of the summer sun while still allowing residents to feel summer breezes.

Consider sun angles.

Homeowners who want to shade their homes from low afternoon sun angles should plant trees with crowns that are lower to the ground on the west side of their homes.

Evergreen trees Planting evergreens to block wind is known as “windbreaking,” which lowers the wind chill near a home. Wind also can be used to cool a home in summer. But these benefits can only be realized when evergreens are strategically planted.

To get the most bang for your windbreaking buck, the distance between the home and windbreak should be two to five times the height of the mature tree.

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Live Green

Take eco-friendly actions when you’re on the road Driving is not always the most eco-friendly activity, however there are various ways to get on the road without compromising the environment. Here are a few tips: • Do not idle your vehicle. When engines are running but cars are not moving, this is referred to as “idling.” It’s hard to blame drivers for idling their vehicles in winter, when many motorists try to warm up their engines and their vehicles’ interiors so their morning commutes are as comfortable as possible.

Idling cars might not be moving, but they are still burning fuel, meaning drivers who routinely idle their vehicles are adversely

affecting fuel efficiency.

It’s also important to note that idling is no longer necessary in modern vehicles. That’s because the electronic fuel injection systems in today’s cars require just a few seconds to get full oil pressure throughout the engine.

Such systems were not present in older vehicles.

• Take it easy on the road. Driving slowly is more eco-friendly.

According to the online automotive resource Edmunds.com, gently gaining speed is much more fuel-efficient than accelerating quickly.

Always obey speed limits and avoid quickly accelerating when stoplights turn green.

• Empty the trunk.

During winter, many drivers understandably carry some extra items in their trunk to account for inclement weather.

Keeping ice scrapers, extra coolant or even a snow shovel in the trunk might make sense but when spring arrives, drivers should remove any unnecessary items from their trunks. Such items will increase the weight of the vehicle, thereby reducing its fuel efficiency.

• Don’t top off at the gas pump. Many drivers top off their gas tanks when nozzles shut off automatically. Such a practice is harmful to the planet and may not be doing your vehicle any favours,

Motorists can employ simple strategies to make driving more eco-friendly. either. Gasoline needs some extra room in gas tanks to expand. Without

that extra room, the gas may evaporate into the vehicle’s vapour collection

system, adversely affecting emissions and potentially damaging the vehicle.

Do your part to reduce food waste by buying only what you need

Food waste is a global problem that can be fixed.

Perhaps nothing can spoil an appetite more than a crisper drawer full of fresh vegetables that have taken a turn for the worse. Spoiled food is not just unsafe to eat, but it is also very costly.

In recognition of the problems posed by food waste, the National Grange

aims to create a cultural shift that reduces food waste. Individual c Consumers can do their part to reduce food waste by taking various steps: • Take inventory before going to the grocery store.

An inventory of the refrigerator and pantry can help shoppers avoid buying

items they already have.

This is especially valuable at reducing food waste in regard to perishable items that can spoil before shoppers have a chance to eat them.

• Make a meal plan and grocery list. Meal plans and accompanying grocery lists help consumers

reduce food waste and save money by decreasing the likelihood they will buy items they won’t need.

• Purchase frozen foods.

Organic, fresh vegetables eaten when they are most ripe may be the healthiest way to eat vegetables.

However, frozen vegetables still have ample nutri-

tional value.

The long shelf life of frozen fruits and vegetables reduces the likelihood that shoppers will throw them out before eating them.

That’s not the case with fresh vegetables, which account for more than 30 per cent of food waste each year.

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Pony up for Ladner ponies impacted by COVID-19 TED MURPHY

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The lesson ponies at Crescent Stables are out of work as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the costs to care for them haven’t stopped.

That’s why the Ladner stables, which has taught thousands of kids — and those a little older — to ride over the last 45 years has started a GoFundMe page in an effort to raise money to care for the horses.

According to the GoFundMe page, each lesson pony costs between $150 and $250 per month for food, about $75 a month for hoof and vet care, and another $200 a month for someone to care for them. Crescent Stables has 18 lesson horses, so it needs at least $7,650 per month for basic care for the ponies.

It’s looking to raise enough to cover the ponies for two months in case the closure carries on

closing your own business.

But the lesson ponies and horses need care even when the business of riding is closed, so if you can spare even a little bit to help the lesson ponies, I am sure it would be hugely appreciated,” the GoFundMe SUBMITTED PHOTO page reads.

Crescent Crescent Stables has set up a GoFundMe page to raise money for Stables is staying closed to the care of lesson ponies. all but essential staff as it is for a bit. does its part to flatten the Crescent Stables was curve. forced to cancel its Spring To donate, visit: https:// Break camp due to the pandemic, and its summer www.gofundme.com/f/ the-crescent-stablescamps, which help suplesson-horses-need-yourport the horses over the help. For anyone that winter months, might also donates, Crescent Stables be in jeopardy. will provide access to a “I know that many of you are also facing impacts special blog full of fun and from COVID-19, and many educational horsey conof you might be laid off, or tent.

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The annual IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s was scheduled for South Delta Secondary in early May.

Walk for Alzheimer’s in South Delta going virtual this year due to virus The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is retooling its annual IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

While the event is always held the first Sunday in May and last year’s event saw more than 20 communities across B.C. gather together, given the current news surrounding COVID-19, the society is announcing the group walks will be unable

to be held in South Delta and elsewhere as planned this year.

The local event was scheduled for South Delta Secondary.

However, the society wants to assure participants and supporters that the event has not been cancelled. There are plans in development to bring communities and individuals together virtually on Sunday, May 3. More will be shared in the coming

weeks about how to get involved.

Even though it will look different, the event will undoubtedly remain a chance to honour and celebrate people affected by dementia.

“Our first priority is the safety of our participants, staff, volunteers and their family and friends,” said Cathryn France, the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s director of resource development.

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Delta Optimist regrets the error.

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Community DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT CITY OF DELTA’S RESPONSE TO COVID-19?

The City’s call centre for COVID-19 related questions is now open from 8:30am to 4:45pm, seven days a week.

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Find out more about: • City services and programs • Latest information on closures • Other resources and FAQs

As part of its Community Action Fund, Thrifty Foods Tsawwassen donated $1,000 to the South Delta Food Bank last Thursday. Michelle Olson from Thrifty Foods presents the cheque to Joe Van Essen of the South Delta Food Bank.

Food bank to assist anyone who has lost job during pandemic

The South Delta Food Bank is available to help those who have been impacted financially by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Those who have lost their jobs or have had to stay home to care for children could be facing financial stress, including feeling the pinch of not having enough groceries.

The food bank announced this week that any resident of Ladner,

Tsawwassen or the Tsawwassen First Nation that has proof of layoff is welcome to use the food bank until the pandemic is over and they are back to work. No other questions will be asked.

The food bank is open every Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m. It’s located on the Lighthouse Church property at 5545 Ladner Trunk Rd. The food bank has

implemented social distancing and sanitizing protocols in order to remain open.

Organizers are grateful for the many local residents and businesses who have anticipated the need and forwarded donations in person and online.

For more information, visit www.southdeltafoodbank.org or e-mail southdeltafoodbank@gmail. com.

Give us a call at 604-946-4141 – our dedicated staff are ready to answer your questions and share information related to the City’s response to COVID-19.

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Community April 2020 “They told me I should thank Delta Hospital they’re the ones who saved my life.” ~ Dennis Walsh You can’t hit the pause button on a cardiac emergency. Help raise funds for the future of cardiac care at Delta Hospital - an echo ultrasound.

It was an early August morning when long time Delta resident, Dennis Walsh, felt an odd flutter across his chest. Instincctively he knew this was somethin ng serious and told his wife, Maryy-Anne, he needed to go to Delta Hospital’s Emergency Departmen nt.

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Olivia Priestlay receives the CFUW 100th Anniversary Phoebe Hamilton Bursary from Hamilton’s daughter Tiffany.

On route to the hospitaal, Dennis started to feel clammy and nauseous:: warning signs of a hearrt attack. The last thing he remembers beefore going into cardiac arrest was handing over his health card at Triage.

After receiving a phone call from her Mom, their daughter Carly raced to Delta Hospital. By the time she arrived, Dennis’s condition had deteriorated rapidly. Our Emergency physicians worked for two hours to stabilize him, shocking his heart back to a normal rhythm more than 25 times.

“It was the calmest chaos I’d ever seen,” says Carly. “Everyone knew their role; it was all under control.” Delta Hospital staff had alerted the surgeon on call at the tertiary hospital where Dennis would be transferred, and an ambulance was standing by. Time was of the essence: Dennis could not be transported for surgery until he was stable.

“The coordination between hospitals was so important,” says Carly. “Had there had been a delay of even 5 or 10 minutes, he might not have made it.” Thankfully, Den nnis had the emergency procedure in time, stents were inserted into 4 blocked arteries and he has reecovered well.

“I always knew Delta Hospital was great, but I didn’t know they would save my dad’s life,” says Carly.

Dennis’s story is not unique.

We care for a large population of patients with heart issues through services like the cardiac stress testing in our outpatient Cardiology Clinic. But that population is growing, and we need to do more for our patients where they live.

This is why I’m so pleased to tell you that Delta Hospital is investing in a major new diagnostic tool: an echo ultrasound. This brand-new service will greatly enhance our ability to diagnose acute heart problems, like heart attacks, heart failure and heart valve issues.

I’m writing today to ask you to rally behind this vital investment in the health of your community by making a special donation in support of our echo ultrasound.

Please consider making a special donation towards the purchase of an echo ultrasound. This brand-new service will transform the way we look after our cardiac patients at Delta Hospital and allow them to receive the best care right in their community now and into the future.

Sincerely, Lisa Hoglund, Executive Director 604-940-9695 dhchfoundation.ca

Priestlay receives CFUW bursary

In 2019, in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Canadian Federation of University Women, clubs across Canada added over $200,000 to the $1 million awarded to Canadian students annually.

Canadian Federation of University Women South Delta set up a one-time CFUW 100th Anniversary Phoebe Hamilton Bursary to recognize a founding member. CFUW

South Delta was pleased to award the Phoebe Hamilton Bursary at its January meeting to Olivia Priestlay.

Priestlay is a UBC student in the department of psychology. She is interested in early childhood development and the importance of speech and language as a link between communication and positive mental health.

Hamilton’s daughter Tiffany presented the

$4,000 award to Priestlay.

CFUW South Delta gives bursaries and scholarships to local women every year.

Applications for 2020 are being accepted until May 31. Applicants must be a female resident of South Delta or a graduate of a South Delta high school, currently enrolled in a post-secondary program and be 20 years of age or older. Contact bmatthew@ dccnet.com for a 2020 application.

A message from the Delta Division of Family Prac tice Delta Division of Family Practice thanks our Community Health Care Foundation for their support both financially to help provide PPE protection for our family doctors and for their ongoing help with our community communication. South Delta is an amazing community and we are grateful to all of you for your ongoing wisdom and management of social responsibility as we face this pandemic together.

Please contact your family doctor if you are not well, whether from COVID symptoms or other health issues. The danger of dismissing symptoms is not worth the risk.

If you do not have a family doctor, please call one of the walk-in clinics listed below to access virtual care.

TSAWWASSEN: • Lark Medical 778-783-3000, Ext. 2 5143 Canoe Pass Way (inside Walmart)

With the help of our Delta Community Health Care Foundation, LADNER: the Delta Division of Family Practice • Ladner Centre Medical 604-940-0917 is helping keep our local family 5132 Ladner Trunk Road physicians safe during the COVID crisis we all face. When doctors are • Delta Medical Clinic 604-946-7661 safe, they can continue to support #140 – 4977 Trenant Street patient needs.

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Community

The Delta Music Makers are making the most of their enforced hiatus.

Conductor Curt Jantzen has sent out a COVID Music Challenge to his band members to use music to celebrate health care workers. Jantzen suggests they go out their door and play O Canada every night at 7 p.m. on their balconies and front porches.

In fact, Jantzen has extended the challenge to all Delta musicians: “Step outside your door and play O Canada in the key of concert Bb. That is, trumpets and clarinets start on E, alto sax on B, flutes and trombones on D. Drummers, just beat the heck out of the rhythm.”

Following Jantzen and his wife singing and playing O Canada at 7 p.m., he plays one more tune for the neighbourhood, such as Amazing Grace, Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Tijuana Taxi, Fly Me to the Moon and more.

The Delta Music Makers are eager to rehearse again, but only when the all clear is given and the schools are open for their Tuesday evening rehearsals.

As for Ladner Bandfest, scheduled for June 6 and 7 at Memorial Park, the committee will make a decision about cancelling on May 1. This event is organized and hosted by the Delta Music Makers.

Jantzen said the committee is reluctant to cancel it too soon as it is exactly the kind of event the community will need when isolation comes to an end. However, he said it is sadly aware that early June is not looking very

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Jantzen also teaches, along with Margaret Behenna, a group called “Band-Ex” at Hawthorne Elementary on Thursdays after school. Their 95 elementary school band students are receiving

practice suggestions by email from the two longtime Delta teachers.

They also extend to their students the COVID Music Challenge, suggesting they perform O Canada at 7 p.m. every night.

“This is not only to celebrate our health care workers, but also all first responders, grocery work-

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Community

Food Box launch furthers #LovePeople movement

Pneuma Church helping those hit by pandemic IAN JACQUES

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Ladner’s Pneuma Church is doing its part to help those in need get through the COVID-19 pandemic.

The church is launching a program called the Food Box next week under its #LovePeople movement.

“We realize that there are many people who are struggling financially and some cannot even afford food right now, so we have given $20,000 towards buying food and compil-

ing boxes filled with food that would last a home of four for at least a month,” said lead pastor Andreas Basson.

“We will have 150 boxes to start with. They are for people who are in need.

They simply have to go to our Facebook page (Pneuma Church) and they will find the information they need. This program will open on April 17. We hope to continue to support our community as much as possible during this time.”

The #LovePeople

movement started with the church’s annual food basket program last Christmas.

At that time, Basson told the Optimist the church planned to continue the #LovePeople campaign throughout 2020. Most of those plans, however, have been curtailed due to the pandemic.

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Pastor Andreas Basson says Pneuma Church recognizes many people are struggling financially due to the pandemic.

Ladner Christian Reformed Church invites you to online worship services:

Good Friday Service April 10 at 10:30 am

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Mark 15:33-41, The Suffering King Easter Sunday Worship April 12 at 10:30 am

Mark 16:1-8, The Resurrected King

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Holy Week at All Saints

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You are invited to o joiin uss for onliine e servvice for Maundy Thursday at 6 pm, Good Friday at 12 noon and Easter Sunday at 10 am.

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Due to the Coronavirus pandemic Holy Week services will not be held in the church.

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Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ladner has cancelled all masses, although they can still be viewed every week on YouTube.

Services go virtual to keep congregations connected TED MURPHY

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South Delta churches are living in a new reality as a result of the COVID19 pandemic, one that includes everything from virtual worship services to expanded pastoral outreach.

Pastor Danny Stebeck at Lighthouse Church in Ladner said services are now streamed on the church’s YouTube channel.

He said some tune in still in their PJs, while others get dressed up and act like they are still going to church. Stebeck said the first virtual service last month received about 100 views on Sunday but by the end of the week that number had almost tripled.

Rev. Robin Ruder Celiz, rector at All Saints Anglican Church in Ladner, said the parish office has been closed

Celiz said a lot of his time, and that of the church’s pastoral care team, is being taken up by phoning people and seeing how they are holding up.

Pastor Andreas Basson FILE PHOTO said Pneuma Rev. Robin Ruder Celiz says the pan- Church in Ladner went demic has expanded pastoral outreach at All Saints Anglican Church. online last month as the safety of the to all visitors, groups congregation is paraand gatherings since the middle of March, at which mount. time the church began He said the church’s offices are still open durrecording online services, ing the week to assist peowhich are available via YouTube as well as on its ple wherever they can.

“We hope to be the light Facebook page and website. and a beacon for those Looking at the positives, who feel alone and in the dark,” said Basson. “We he said it’s an opportunity to embrace different techlove people and will help nology that could enhance and do whatever we can to the ministry in the months make sure people will get ahead. through this.”

Happy Easter !

Celebrate with your family in your home. Connect with loved ones by phone or on-line. Please be safe!

Ian Paton

MLA, Delta South 4805 Delta Street Delta, BC V4K 2T7 (604) 940-7930 bc.ca Ian.Paton.MLA@leg.b

HAPPY EASTER Mayor George V. Harvie and Delta Council wishes everyone a happy Easter filled with love, joy, and blessings.

Have a warm and enjoyable Easter weekend!

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Community

A better expectation

A Warm and Joyful welcome to...

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To ensure the health and safety of the community.

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We are living in the context of some serious unmet expectations. We were full of dreams and plans and then — bam! — everything ground to a halt.

As we approach Easter, I picture the tens of thousands of people who faced disillusionment and even despair just days after cheering their hero - Jesus - into the city. One minute it was clear he was their long-awaited saviour and the next he was arrested, tried, executed and buried.

No more mass gatherings in the hills of Judea, no more miraculous healings, no more putting the Pharisees in their place. It just stopped! There were rumours of Jesus’ resurrection but they were a hard to fathom.

Then, after seven weeks of stillness, hope

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was reborn. Thousands saw the miracle of the Spirit being poured out.

Thousands discovered that it wasn’t over. Peter challenged them, the Spirit woke them up and their hero — Jesus — was reborn in their hearts!

Jesus hadn’t come for their comfort or to make

their life easier. He had come to set eternity right in their hearts and to make them awake to God again.

We are living in the time of the stillness, a time when so many of our plans and hopes have been thwarted. But is it all negative? Does it not offer a chance to clarify and evaluate our expectations?

This weekend Delta churches are bringing their Easter worship services to you online. I invite you to join one of them and hear more about this Jesus who was raised back to life.

I am confident that an experience with the resurrected Jesus will speak to the core expectations that you have for peace and joy and that his Spirit will gladly make you fully alive to God.

Good Friday, April 10, 2020, 10:30 a.m.

Mark 15:33-41 The Suffering King Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020, 10:30 a.m.

Mark 16:1-8 The Resurrected King Pastor: Jason Truell 4594 – 54A Street, Ladner, B.C. 604-946-7033 email:office@ladnercrc.com visit our website: www.ladnercrc.com

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Mayor George V. Harvie and Delta Council extend their best wishes to all those who traditionally celebrate Vaisakhi.

We would also like to acknowledge April as The Sikh Heritage Month and convey our respect and gratitude to the Sikh Community for feeding, helping and protecting the needy and vulnerable people during this grave public health crisis across the world. You truly uphold the traditions and ideals of The Khalsa. Thank you.

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’Devils waiting to make debut Season on hold for SDSS rugby team that’s poised to join province’s elite MARK BOOTH

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BC School Sports’ spring season is on hold, including the South Delta Sun Devils’ debut in the elite league for senior boys rugby.

The BCSS board of directors has suspended all school sport-related activities, including training, practices, jamborees, scrimmages, matches and similar inter and intra school sport activities amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The BCSS’ spring season includes rugby, girls soccer, track and field, golf, tennis, badminton and ultimate. Most football programs also conduct a week-long spring camp in late May. “Due to the speed at which things are changing, we will evaluate the situation moving forward, and determine the ability to safely offer a spring season of play at a later date,” said the BCSSA board of direc-

PHOTO BY MARK BOOTH

Coming off back-to-back podium finishes at provincials, the South Delta Sun Devils are slated to be part of a five-team Mainland Division in the BCSSRU Premier League should the season proceed. tors in a release.

The SDSS rugby team is scheduled to be part of the BC Secondary Schools Rugby Union’s Premier League for the first time in its history.

Coming off back-toback podium finishes

at the AAA Tier One level, including gold in 2018, the Sun Devils are part of a five-team Mainland Division that also includes Carson Graham, St. George’s, Yale and Earl Marriott. There’s also a four-team Island

Division — Shawnigan Lake, Oak Bay, Brentwood College and St. Michael’s University.

South Delta was to open play last week at Swangard Stadium against Carson Graham and host Yale this week in what would have

been a rematch of last season’s AAA Tier One bronze medal game.

The new-look Premier League also reflects BCSS’ zone expansion that was implemented for the current school year, eliminating the old Fraser Valley zone.

Provincial playoff routes for the Premier teams will be determined by the regular season standings and potentially a one-game playoff.

The fourth and fifth place league finishers automatically move down to AAA or AA Tier One playoffs, depending on school size. The Mainland and Island second and third place teams crossover to play for the final two spots in the Premier Provincials.

Marriott has come down from the Premier League the past two seasons — winning the AAA Tier One title in 2019 after falling to South Delta in the championship game a year earlier.

Junior ‘A’ Islanders in holding pattern due to pandemic MARK BOOTH

m b o o t h @ d e l t a - o p t i m i s t .c o m

One major B.C. lacrosse league remains on hold until at least April 15 while another has already suspended the start of its season in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Following a board of governors meeting on March 29, the B.C. Junior “A” Lacrosse League has agreed to continue the hold on all training camps and any other sanctioned activities until the board meets again in the coming week.

The Delta Islanders are scheduled to open their league schedule on April 29 when the New West Salmonbellies visit the

Ladner Leisure Centre.

It’s almost a certainty that won’t happen.

The eight-team league plays a 21-game regular season with the playoffs usually starting in midJuly.

“We are closely monitoring information from health officials, the government, the CLA and the BCLA. Our league continues to have the safety and well being of our players, staff and fans in mind when considering our contingency plans,” said BCJALL president Karl Christiansen. “It is still our hope to bring the BCJALL back to our fans and the lacrosse community in 2020.”

Meanwhile, the Western

Lacrosse Association announced last Tuesday it has already postponed the start of its regular season slated for May 21.

“Revised schedules have been drafted and we are working closely with our counterparts with Major Series Lacrosse (MSL) in Ontario as we work towards competing for the Mann Cup in September in Ontario,” said WLA commissioner Paul Dal Monte. “Our league staff and teams are continuing preparations for our 52nd season and look forward to bringing box lacrosse back to our communities as soon as it is safe and reasonable to do so.

“We will follow the guidance of the public health

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Community Get access to FVRL’s digital library with your eCard

For those spending more time at home these days, the Fraser Valley Regional Library (FVRL) has a solution.

Sign up online for an eCard at https://onlineregistration.fvrl.bc.ca/ and get instant access to all of the library system’s digital content, including eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, streaming movies and TV, eLearning and more.

“FVRL is here to support all of our community members by making our digital content accessible,” says Heather Scoular, director of customer experience.

“The introduction of the eCard is one of the many ways FVRL has evolved its services over the past month.”

FVRL’s digital collection includes access to eContent providers OverDrive, RBdigital, Acorn TV, Kanopy, Mango Languages, Lynda.com and more.

Foundation helping youth Take a Hike

Harlow and Mary Ann Burrows supporting program for vulnerable teens The Harlow and Mary Ann Burrows Family Foundation has made a $30,000 donation to Take a Hike Foundation to support vulnerable youth in Delta.

“We discovered the work that Take a Hike does to re-engage some of the most vulnerable youth in Delta in school and mental health supports, a cause that’s very important to us, so we knew that we needed to support and help sustain the program,” said Mary Ann Burrows, who started the Harlow and Mary Ann Burrows Family Foundation with her husband, Harlow, in 2007.

Take a Hike is a full-time mental health and emotional well-being program that uses the outdoors and adventure to engage vulnerable youth in school, intensive clinical counselling and community. Take a Hike is one of the few programs in the province with full-time early intervention and prevention mental health supports

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Take a Hike is a full-time mental health and emotional well-being program that uses the outdoors and adventure to engage vulnerable youth.

embedded in a classroom setting.

Opened in February 2019, the program, located at Delview Secondary in North Delta, is providing support to 18 youth and their families this school year.

The community-funded program relies on the generosity and support of donors like the Harlow and Mary Ann Burrows

Family Foundation, which is committed to local organizations. The foundation chose to give to Take a Hike because of the program’s focus on mental health and well-being in young people, as well as the value of the outdoors and adventure-based learning component and wilderness-based therapy.

“We appreciate the Harlow and Mary

vulnerable youth in Delta who desperately need our support.”

Mary Ann Burrows is an author and illustrator who just released a children’s book focused on mental well-being called Oh, Monkey. Board members of the foundation include Marisa Doolan and retired constable Sean Doolan, both active members of the Delta community.

Ann Burrows Family Foundation for recognizing the importance of our program in their community and their commitment to youth well-being,” said Gordon Matchett, CEO at Take a Hike Foundation. “Their incredibly generous donation is helping us sustain our Delta program which just opened last year, and it means we can reach more

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Extensively updated and well maintained 2 level basement home situated on a prime 7470 SF southern exposed lot. Ongoing updates including roof, furnace, windows, gourmet kitchen and appliances, bathrooms and more.

Huge oversized entertainers deck. Original HW floors! Larger and unique plan with room for up to 5 bedrooms. Ideal for larger family.

SHOW-STOPPER! Young home of matchless construc�on, appearance & detail. 3935 sq. �. with 4 bedrooms plus a completely independent 1 bedroom suite. 10’ ceilings on the main with vaults to 14’. A bright, livable & prac�cal floorplan for today’s ac�ve family. A magnificent large, private & sunny backyard. This home is one-of-a kind…Elegance, Atmosphere, Comfort!

Live in, hold, or build in the future. One level living, huge deck & glass railing overlooking your beach access. Lot size is approximately 75’ x 185’ with a total of 13,251 SF.

5580 Wallace Avenue, Tsawwassen $1,098,000

5120 Cliff Drive, Tsawwassen $1,249,000

5385 Galleon Place, Ladner $1,088,000

2 level execu�ve home, situated on a private southern exposed lot backing onto Point Roberts. 4 bedrooms & 2.5 bathrooms. Well maintained with updates including roof, windows, HE Furnace, kitchen and SS appliances. Ready to move in!

LIVE, RENT, RENOVATE OR BUILD! Your golden opportunity to live on one of Tsawwassen’s Premier Streets. A 2433 sq. �. back-split home on an huge, south-exposed and private lot totaling 13,531 square feet. Your money couldn’t buy more!

SOLD

SOLD 4714 Cannery Crescent, Ladner

5512 Maple Crescent, Ladner

Spacious 3 bedroom and 2 bath rancher on a quiet cup de sac. Private and maturely landscaped yard. Separate powered shop. Well maintained.

Desirable street and neighborhood. Freshly painted and updated on demand HW system.

SOLD

#403-1330 Hunter Road, Tsaw

A210-4811 53rd, Ladner

Beautiful new air conditioned Home on a central lot. Radiant heat, air conditioning, HRV, top line appliances, quartz counters, incredible detail and quality. Close to schools, transit, recreation and shopping. Live worry free in a new quality home in sunny Tsawwassen.

Purchase early for your own input into finishing.

1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen

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604-943-3110

IS QUALITY IMPORTANT? Enjoy this outstanding 4 bedroom/4 bathroom home in the ‘Victory South’ subdivision. 12 years young with an ideal floorplan for family living. First �me ever offered. Quality & comfort with li�le upkeep.

SOLD

5342 9th Avenue • $1,665,550

ALLEN SCHWABE 604-644-5664

PENTHOUSE. Adlington Court. Bright & spacious 2-bedroom, 2- bathroom, over 1000 sq. �., impressive vaulted ceilings, long list of improvements including a complete kitchen make-over. Parking, Locker, gas fireplace & covered deck.

46 Nose Point Road Salt Spring Island • $559,900 Stunning Maracaibo Estate waterfront lot. Resort style year round living or beautiful vacation home. Share a private dock capable of a 40ʼ yacht. Membership has many rewards including security, tennis courts, 2.25 acre salt water lagoon, swimming pool, etc. This is an opportunity not to miss.

5346 9th Avenue • $1,749,550 Move into your beautiful new air conditioned home.

Radiant heat, HRV, top end appliances, quartz counters, gourmet kitchen, incredible attention to detail and quality will all be included.

Close to schools, transit, recreation and shopping.

Live worry free in your brand new quality home in Tsawwassen.

790 Glenwood Place • $1,398,000

This well maintained 4 Bedrooms, 4 bath home with separate formal dining room and living rooms, bright and beautiful and fully updated entertainers sized kitchen with gourmet appliances complete with wine fridge and a spacious eating area all with views onto fully fenced lovely yard. The family room is on the lower level with a gas fireplace and fourth bedroom.

Upstairs has a large master with ensuite and two more bedrooms sharing a stunning updated bath!

All of this located on a quiet and most sought after street perfect for the growing family!

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MLS # R2434409 #212-1363 56 St $427,000

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314-518 Moberly Road $1,099,000

1333 - 56th St, Tsawwassen (next to Starbucks)

5215 FERRY ROAD Neilsen Grove, Ladner • $1,199,000

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A nature-lover’s paradise! This rare 18,536 sqft property is ready for the right new owners. Steps to Ladner marsh, this park-like property offers a beautifully diverse, layered landscape that attracts many birds and continuously evolves all year round. Amidst meandering low-maintenance gardens, sits a lovely and energy efficient 3 bed/2 bath rancher, a detached home office/studio, shop and a cabin. Centrally located within walking distance to all that the historic Ladner Village has to offer, including shops, restaurants, the marina, walking and biking trails, kayaking, canoeing and golfing. This full of life property presents Gulf Island ambience, while being close to all that Vancouver offers.

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ROBIN

PRICE REDUCED BY $100,000

1523 FARRELL AVE, TSAW $1,700,000

Best new home in Beach Grove. High end custom built home on fabulous lot with sunny western exposure. Excellent open floor plan with 3 bdrms, media room, master on the main, outstanding great room with high end gourmet kitchen/pantry/bar and soaring 19 ft. ceilings bringing in beautiful natural light. The finishing and floor plan are second to none having a perfect design that takes full advantage of lot and location. This gorgeous custom designed west coast contemporary was built by Pinnacle Homes, one of Tsawwassen's finest builders. Great home at a great price. Call Robin 604-868-2844

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5331 10A AVE, TSAW $1,018,000

Beautiful family home on a gorgeous lot in central Tsawwassen. Home features 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, hardwood floors and huge deck which overlooks a gorgeous yard with mature gardens and totally private. This home could easily be suited and has newer roof, furnace and hot water tank. Call for your your private showing. 604-868-2844

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555 TRALEE CRES, TSAW $1,099,000

Updated 5 bdrm home in a fabulous location in Upper Tsawwassen. Beautiful private & sunny western exposed lot with over 12,000 sq ft. home features excellent floor plan, vaulted ceiling, new wood flooring, 4 levels, 3 full baths, large garage & separate hobby room. Unique home in great location.

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5327 UPLAND DRIVE, TSAW $999,000

2300 sq.ft. rancher on huge lot with beautiful views.

Excellent location in Tsaw. to build or renovate your dream home. 3 bedroom and den rancher with good floor plan on 12,583 sq.ft. lot. Bring your renovation ideas or great lot to build new.

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$939,000

5823 16TH AVE, TSAW $939,000

LOWEST PRICED HOME IN BEACH GROVE. Great 3 bdrm and den on a fabulous 7,700 sq. ft. sunny private lot. Good floor plan with beautiful hard floors, good size bdrms and great central location.

Come and take a look at good home at a great price.

CALL 604-8868-2844

5337 1A AVE, TSAW $1,179,000

Location Location! This great 3 bedroom split level home is situated in Pebble Hill on a beautiful 9,246 sq.ft. lot in one of the best locations of Upper Tsawwassen. 1 block from Pebble Hill Traditional School, it's the perfect family home. Features a double garage, huge deck & patios, a separate 250 sq ft DETACHED building with workshop including heat & electricity. Huge sunny backyard on a Quiet, no through street. Call 604-868-2827

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B203 1248 HUNTER RD, TSAW $599,000

Gorgeous 2 Bdrm Corner Unit with Southern Exposure.

Over $70,000 spent to totally update this Beautiful Condo.

Updates include High-End Stainless Steel Appliances, New Vinyl Flooring with Cork Underlay, New Quartz Counter Tops, and much more. Great Condo in a Great Central Location at a Great Price.

Call 604-868-2844

5310 SARATOGA DR, TSAW $959,000

PRICED TO SELL. 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom 2,031 sq. ft. home on a private 8,514 sq. ft.

Southern exposed lot. Great family or investment home close to all amenities.

Call 604-868-2844

5171 DENNISON DR, TSAW $1,999,000

Wow!! Best priced home in Tsawwassen. This custom built home is stunning, 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, huge great room, gorgeous master bedroom, outstanding covered deck areas and excellent floor plan. Fabulous location in upper Tsawwassen on large lot with R.V. parking and huge workshop or man cave. This home is 2 years old and has no GST. If you are looking for newer and gorgeous don't miss this home.

Call 604-868-2844

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1026 PACIFIC PL $2,988,000 www.tammymatson.com

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607-1350 VIEW CR $678,000 NEW PRICE

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108 1150 54A Street, Tsawwassen • $499,900

LEXINGTON - spacious 2 bed 2 full bath 1358 sq ft condo with private WEST patio!!! Great layout offering LARGE dining & living rooms to fit your ‘house sized’ furniture. Kitchen offers loads of cabinet space & ‘pass through’ to dining room. Master bedroom fits king sized bed, has full ensuite & walk through closets.

Large 2nd bedroom has its own full bath. Loads of storage in laundry room PLUS storage locker. Well run complex with amenities room with beautiful patio area, secure underground parking & workshop. QUIET location & walk to everything! CALL ME for more info.

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1482 View Cres, Tsaw 1429 Farrell Ave, Tsaw 5470 Wallace Ave, Tsaw

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No obligation & no rush :) Sutton Group - Seafair Realty - 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen, BC

306-1172 55 ST $535,000 NEW PRICE

5117 LINDEN DRIVE $955,000 NEW LISTING

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold!

201-5011 SPRINGS BLVD $458,000 301-1212 HUNTER RD $1,588,000

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Live Work And Play Expansive views of the mountains, the Fraser River and the Gulf Islands from many parts of this 5 year old home. Designed and specifically built for this Water Lot and hassle free life on the water. With over 300 sq ft of deck space, a very long list of hand-picked special features and amenities, open concept living area with superb kitchen. Add radiant heat, moorage for up to 32 ft boat beside the home and located in the famed Canoe Pass Floating Village. Wild life at your doorstep, great country walks, and easy boat access to Gulf Islands.

Leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind.

#40-3459 W River Road ~ Offered at $1,095,000

Vancouver Finest 1-Bedroom

Peter Motzek

This second floor unit in Marie Court will peak your interest.

Freshly updated and ready to move in, this lovely one bedroom unit has gleaming hardwood floors, new kitchen and bathroom, new mouldings and paint. Situated in a well run building with newer roof, vinyl windows and boiler. Located close to everything but on a quiet street and priced to sell. No rentals.

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One Client At A Time

#104-1075 West 13th Avenue ~ Offered at $499,000

Ladner's Best Age Restricted Community

604-812-5250

Welcome to South Pointe, Ladner's only age restricted (over 55) gated community. Move right in to this delightful home. Bright and spacious layout will please all who come.With over 1300 sq. ft. of living, 2 bedroom 2 bath and a bonus den with french doors leading out to a lovely private deck overlooking the gardens and green space, updated kitchen and appliances, newer ensuite, clean as a whistle, south exposed yard and backing onto a waterway. A retirement dream come true!

pmotzek@dccnet.com www.petermotzek.com

Sutton Seafair Realty

5210 Schooner Gate ~ Offered at $696,000

#100 - 5000 Bridge Street, Delta

PAUL KHARA REAL ESTATE GROUP

Paul Khara

www.paulkhara.com

paulkhara@gmail.com

604.816.4568 Sutton Group - Seafair Realty

$829,900

5260 FERRY ROAD

CENTRAL LOCATION IN DESIRABLE NEIGHBOURHOOD OF NEILSON GROVE. WALKING DISTANCE TO COVE LINKS GOLF COURSE, NATURE TRAILS, ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, LADNER VILLAGE AND SHOPPING CENTRES. QUIET CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION WITH LOTS OF PRIVACY. 3 BED, 3 BATH HOME WITH LOTS OF UPDATES INCLUDING KITCHEN COUNTERS & CABINETS, S/S APPLIANCES, WOOD FLOORING WITH RADIANT IN-FLOOR HEAT, ALL 3 BATHROOMS UPDATED, AND A BRAND NEW ROOF! BRIGHT OPEN FLOOR PLAN WITH LOTS OF NATURAL LIGHT AND FUNCTIONAL LIVING SPACES. ENJOY FULLY FENCED BACKYARD, BACKING ON A TO A SERENE WATERWAY. THE PERFECT HOME IN LADNER'S MOST SOUGHT AFTER NEIGHBOURHOODâ&#x20AC;¦.BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY!

Calvin Khara

ckhara94@gmail.com

$652,000

5248 REGATTA WAY

LARGE 2 BED 2 BATH HOME IN LADNER'S SOUGHT AFTER COMMUNITY OF SOUTH POINTE. RARE UNIT WITH 2 CAR GARAGE PARKING, RELAXING SOLARIUM AND GAS FIREPLACE IN MAIN LIVING AREA WITH HIGH VAULTED CEILINGS. MORE PICTURES AND INFORMATION COMING SOON!

$399,900

#206 15137 33 AVENUE - HARVARD GARDENS

WELCOME TO THE PRESCOTT COMMONS. BUILT BY AWARD WINNING DEVELOPER POLYGON, IN THEIR SOUGHT AFTER HARVARD GARDENS COMMUNITY. THIS BRIGHT OPEN CONCEPT 1 BED 1 BATH FEATURES 9FT. CEILINGS, ENGINEERED STONE COUNTERTOPS, LAMINATE FLOORING AND S/S APPLIANCES INCLUDING A GAS RANGE. FUNCTIONAL FLOOR-PLAN WITH TONS OF NATURAL LIGHT AND ENJOY THE VIEW FROM YOUR PRIVATE BALCONY. BONUS: RESIDENTS OBTAIN EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP TO THE ROWING CLUB FEATURING 9,000 SQ.FT OF RESORT STYLE AMENITIES. INCLUDING FITNESS CENTRE, BASKETBALL COURT, OUTDOOR POOL/HOT TUB, THEATRE ROOM AND MORE! CENTRAL LOCATION WITH QUICK HWY ACCESS AND CLOSE TO SHOPPING, RESTAURANTS AND RECREATION. BOOK YOUR PRIVATE SHOWING TODAY.

$489,900

$699,900

COACH HOUSE PRE-SALE

TO BE BUILT, BY EXPERIENCED BUILDER WITH 2-5-10 YEARS NEW HOME WARRANTY. WELL PLANNED 3 LEVEL HOME WITH DETACHED COACH HOUSE AT REAR, ABOVE DOUBLE CAR GARAGE. CONVENIENT CENTRAL LADNER LOCATION WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE TO SHOPS, RESTAURANTS, SCHOOLS AND TRANSIT. CALL PAUL FOR HOUSE FLOOR PLAN AND DETAILS.

5503 SWIFTSURE BAY

ONE OF THE LARGER RANCHER FLOOR PLANS, IN THIS POPULAR "SOUTH POINTE" ADULT ORIENTED (55+) COMPLEX, OFFERING 1550 SQ. FT. OF SPACIOUS LIVING SPACE, ON SUNNY 5426 SQ. FT. PRIVATE CUL DE SAC LOT, BACKING ONTO PEACEFUL WATERWAY. THIS SPACIOUS HOME FEATURES 2 LARGE BEDROOMS, 2 FULL BATHS, SUNNY KITCHEN WITH EATING AREA THAT OPENS OUT TO A LARGE SUN DRENCHED SUNDECK, FORMAL LIVING ROOM AND DINING ROOM AND MORE. BONUS: COZY FAMILY ROOM WITH GAS FIREPLACE OVERLOOKING PRIVATE YARD AND WATERWAY. COMES COMPLETE WITH DOUBLE 2 CAR GARAGE.

#406 4758 53 STREET

FABULOUS OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH TOP FLOOR CORNER UNIT IN A CENTRAL LOCATION AT AN UNBEATABLE PRICE! BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS. THIS EFFICIENT FLOOR PLAN HAS 9 FT. CEILINGS, COZY GAS FIREPLACE, OAK FLOORING AND GENEROUS MASTER WITH ENSUITE. THE LARGE LIVING/DINING AREA CAN ACCOMMODATE HOUSE SIZED FURNITURE AND THE PRIVATE BALCONY, SURROUNDED BY TREES, IS IDEA FOR BARBECUING OR RELAXING WITH A MORNING COFFEE. THIS METICULOUSLY CARED FOR HOME HAS INSUITE LAUNDRY (AN ACTUAL LAUNDRY ROOM), SECURE UNDERGROUND PARKING AND A STORAGE LOCKER. THE BUILDING IS WELL MAINTAINED, HAS A GUEST SUITE AND ALLOWS PETS. CENTRALLY LOCATED NEAR TRANSIT, SCHOOLS AND SHOPS.

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Beautifully renovated 2364 sq ft 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home situated on a huge well maintained 10,096 square foot mature lot. Home has been professionally updated throughout and is complete with brand new open concept kitchen. Updates include: custom kitchen cabinets, caesarstone counters, stainless steel appliances, hot water tank, washer/ dryer, renovated bathrooms, updated flooring, new fence, new front windows, 9 year old roof with 50 year warranty, the list goes on. Perfect for families and entertaining with a large sundrenched balcony up, private patio down & spacious backyard. Lower level complete with 2nd kitchen, family room, 1 bedroom, full bath, separate laundry & separate entrance, as well as an extra rec room. Conveniently located close to schools and shops on quiet cul de sac!!

3560 40 Street • $2,249,000

2 ACRES

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28-4748 54A Street 2018

Stunning 2 acre estate! This 4 bed, games room & 3 bath home is situated on a private street. Main floor offers a great room, family room, den & mudroom with hardwood floors throughout. Custom kitchen features large island, 2 pull-out pantries, gas stove and wall oven & bright eating area leading out to covered patio.The oversized master with walk in closet has a newly renovated ensuite with separate tub, walk in shower with seamless shower door, porcelain tiles and vanity with double sinks. Large games room is an added bonus with ample space to meet your needs. Spend your days enjoying the nicely maintained property, while taking in the views of pristine farmland, flower and vegetable gardens, and a large patio space for entertaining. Rare opportunity to own a small acreage in Ladner!

4716 48B Street

10620 Anglesea Drive

Awarded to the top 10% of Realtors in Greater Vancouver based on total sales.

2018

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OBITUARIES

MARLAND, Phyllis April 20, 1930 - March 29, 2020 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Phyllis Marland at the Suncrest Retirement Community in South Surrey. She is predeceased (2019) by her husband of 70 years, Sam, and survived by her loving son Mike (Gill).

Phyllis was born in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, U.K. and immigrated to Canada in 1958. She was a long-time resident of Ladner until 2018 when she moved into the Suncrest Retirement Community.

At her request, there will be no funeral. Cremation arrangements by Delta Funeral Home.

Condolences may be offered at www.deltafuneral.ca Delta Funeral Home (604) 946-6040

GLENNON, Mark Vincent October 18, 1961 − March 18, 2020 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Mark Vincent Glennon. Mark was born in Urmston, England, and spent the first 13 years of his life living in England, Ireland, and Spain. Mark immigrated to Canada in November of 1974 and lived in Ladner, BC, until August 1994, when he moved to the Comox Valley with his family. He worked hard to become a very talented cabinetmaker. His family and friends have been lucky enough to enjoy many of his creations.

Mark will be dearly missed by his wife, Linda; daughter, Ashley (Duncan); sons, Roland (Megan), Ryan (Taylor), and Kyle; grandchildren, Aidan, Ainsley, and Finnley; mother, Christine; sisters, Keeley (Brent), Susan (Greg), and Melanie; brother, Jason; his nieces and nephews; and dear friends.

Mark was predeceased by his twin daughters, Melissa and Melinda; father, Antony; father−in−law, Don; and mother−in−law, Merle.

Due to the current global health situation a Celebration of Life will be held in the future. Please watch for an announcement.

In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make a donation to Vancouver Children’s Hospital or a charity of your choice.

FUNERAL SERVICES

During COVID-19 We Are Offering: Remote video communications

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LEGAL LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES

Arrangements entrusted to Comox Valley Funeral Home, Courtenay, BC, 250−334−0707.

May you always feel the sun on your face and hear the roar of your Harley while on your eternal motorcycle ride!

Babe...I love you!

AUCTIONS 17-ROOM HOTEL, PUB & RESTAURANT - Sayward, Kelsey Bay, Vancouver Island, BC. 9.65 +/- Title Acres. Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 29 - Online Bidding Only. Jerry Hodge: 780.706.6652; Realtor” Tom Moran PREC*: 250.784.7090; Brokerage: Re/Max Dawson Creek Realty. rbauction.com/realestate.

LOST Lost: Pink Change Purse Lost at Tsawwassen Kins or Save−On. 604−943−6756

Lost: Cell Phone Lost in Save On Foods Parking Lot. Call: 604−916−6432

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MARKETPLACE

FOR SALE - MISC

NOTICE OF EXCLUSION APPLICATION REGARDING LAND IN THE AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE

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This notice and the application are posted on the subject property.

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Please be advised that all correspondence received by the local government and/or the ALC forms part of the public record, and is disclosed to all parties, including the applicant.

Community Crematorium & Celebration Centre Ltd.

PETS

PETS

INDUSTRIAL/ COMMERCIAL

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

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

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JENNAIR FRIDGE

I, BRIAN FRENCH, AGENT for the registered OWNER, SHELL CANADA LIMITED, INC. NO. A0093906; of 4383 Happy Valley Road, Victoria, B.C. V9C 3Z3 intend on making an application pursuant to Section 30(1) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve the following property which is legally described as: LOT 7, D.L. 26, GP. 2, N.W.D., Plan 33914; and located at 6115 Highway 17A, Delta, B.C. Any person wishing to express an interest in the application may do so by forwarding their comments in writing to: The City of Delta, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C. V4K 3E2 by April 24, 2020. (14 days from the date of the second publication on April 9, 2020) NOTE:

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RENTALS

APARTMENTS/ CONDOS FOR RENT

DELTA WEST

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A36 The Delta Optimist April 9, 2020 RENTALS

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GUTTERS

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Please visit our website for availability:

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HOME SERVICES

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ELECTRICAL

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April 9, 2020 The Delta Optimist A37

CALL THE EXPERTS Your LANDSCAPING EXPERTS specializing in Residential & Commercial.

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A38 The Delta Optimist April 9, 2020

Even when we’re apart, we stand together.

While physical distancing is the right thing to do to defeat the COVID-19 virus, coming together to support one another is the most important thing we can do to keep our country strong. In these uncertain times, we need each other more than ever before.

That’s why we’ve created the RBC Client Relief Program. You’ve had many questions and will have many more as events evolve. We want you to know we are listening, and we’ll provide the support you need, especially if you are in challenging circumstances.

First, let me share what we’re doing to relieve some of the day-to-day pressure on your personal finances by: •

Deferring payments on mortgages, credit cards, installment loans and auto loans for up to six months;

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Providing access to skipped payments through self-service online banking;

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Ensuring credit scores are not impacted by deferred payments, and;

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Waiving certain fees, like stop payment fees and ATM statement fees.

Second, we know many of our clients are facing additional pressure from lost employment, a major disruption in their business or unique family circumstances. Our employees are here to connect with you directly to create a personal plan to relieve the pressure you are facing. This may include reducing credit card interest charges by 50% for clients receiving credit card minimum payment deferrals. If you are experiencing more extreme financial hardship, please book a call with an advisor through our online appointment booking service.

Third, for our commercial and small business clients – key engines of the Canadian economy – you can count on RBC to provide immediate relief by enabling payment deferral and temporary limit increases where needed. We are also temporarily waiving setup fees for business client enrollment in electronic cash management and remote cheque processing solutions. We are working closely with government to implement their new programs for business, and our advisors are here to help you.

RBC has been serving Canadians for more than 150 years and we’ve seen a lot during that time.

The challenges may differ, but the resolve of our employees never wavers. I want to thank all our employees for their compassion and extraordinary dedication during this time.

The situation today is very fluid, and as events evolve so will our approach.

We stand together with you.

Sincerely,

Neil McLaughlin Group Head Personal & Commercial Banking RBC

For information on the RBC Client Relief Program, go to rbc.com/covid19 or book a call with an advisor at rbc.com/appointment.