Delta Optimist December 31 2020

Year in review: A look back at the year in news, 4-7, 11-16 COVID-19: A look at Delta’s response to the pandemic, 5 THURSDAY

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DECEMBER 31

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2020

YEAR IN SPORTS

A look back at some top stories, 20

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Newsmaker of the year: Dr. Bonnie Henry

Bonnie Henry is the 2020 Glacier Media Newsmaker of the Year. It was an easy decision.

Henry, a physician with a background in community medicine, is a clinical associate professor at the University of British Columbia and was appointed provincial health officer in 2018. She has earned an international reputation for her leadership from the outset of the pandemic in guiding British Columbia and influencing other jurisdictions on the measures needed to mitigate the impact of COVID-19. Her candid, calm, empathic daily direction and a prescribed mixture of public restrictions and permissions helped B.C. flatten the curve earlier than most everywhere and has kept the caseload more manageable, even as people spent more time indoors and were more susceptible to spreading the coronavirus.

Business in Vancouver’s Hayley Woodin, Tyler Orton and Kirk LaPointe spoke with Henry across Zoom on behalf of Glacier Media in early December, one week before the first vaccines arrived in B.C. Here is an excerpt of their discussion, edited for clarity and brevity.

Take us back to how you had to expand the work of the office at the first sign of the pandemic.

Henry: We have a very small office and still do. We tend to be very small and nimble. But we started to see the warning signs in late December, early January, and it was a bit of disbelief that we had to overcome.

This is something that I have spent a lot of time on in my career over the last 30 years, preparing for things like this and seeing the signs and knowing what could potentially happen. It was quite challenging for all of us, I think, to really get going and to understand that this was going to affect us. But I don’t think anybody could have predicted how severely it would affect us around the world.

I think it would be fair to say that as this pandemic has evolved, so too have people’s attitudes toward the provincial government and your office and the general handling of the pandemic. When do you think that honeymoon period ended after the initial praise?

Henry: This is also something that was not a surprise to me.

We know that when you go through crises, there’s a transition period that happens. But I’ve been saying from the very beginning that I know that the recriminations, the class action lawsuits and the public inquiries are coming. And I know that because I have been through these before. And we have seen these things before.

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Provincial health officer Bonnie Henry: “that approach of us doing this together helps people recover from the trauma of the crisis that we’re going through.”

So yes, [the honeymoon ended] very early on. What we tried to do was instill that ... we do have some control, there are things that we can do, but we need to support each other to do it.

And when we didn’t know what was happening, and it was very scary for all of us, [with] a lot of anxiety and uncertainty – that is what helped us get through.

And we did really well with that. The challenge becomes

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when this goes on for a long time. And there’s changes, things that are we’re learning ... that are changed from one minute to the next. And as we came into the fall, [we] tried to make sure that we were opening up as much as we could, doing it in a safe way. And it’s tiring, we’re all exhausted, so it doesn’t surprise me at all when there’s a lot of fear and anxiety, that people need somebody to

complain to, somebody to be concerned about. And I knew that was part of my role in this whole thing. We know with this type of crisis that goes on this long, you can never do just enough. There are always people who are accusing us of doing too much, or not enough, and finding that balance is incredibly difficult and changing minute by minute.

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Year in review: A Q&A with Dr. Henry CONTINUED from P 1

When you look back at the 2003 SARS outbreak in Toronto, what was the most significant learning experience that you took away that you were able to apply to the response to this 2020 pandemic?

Henry: I think the one thing that really stuck with me was how hard it was for people, but how [important was] the communications around how we can support each other, coming out with that positive message to people – recognizing that most people, if we tell you why we need you to do something, we give people the data, give people what we know, and give people the means to do it, then most people will come along with us. And in a crisis, you know, I’ve seen this repeatedly and from 2003, in particular, there are different ways people react. The way that we communicate together and serve each other helps drive up that altruistic need that we have. And people do really care about each other. And appealing to that, and ensuring that we put that [at the] forefront, as opposed to putting in restrictions…. That approach of us doing this together helps people recover from the trauma of the crisis that we’re going through.

And resilience is, you know, what we need to get through this and how we can recover from this.

So Dr. Henry, what would have been the biggest surprises along the way?

Henry: Oh, it’s all sort of new and scary.

When we first had cases in our long-term care home, it just gave me such a sinking feeling, because I knew when viruses like this get into the care homes, that people will succumb to the virus, and people will die. Some of the surprises are how people have recognized me and taken some of the words to heart, and that people are being kind with each other. And that has resonated with people. And the whole message of not knowing everybody’s story, and not jumping to conclusions about people, and that we can support each other and get through this.

And it’s been a positive surprise, in many ways. On the technical side of things, I’ve been so happy and surprised by how quickly we’ve got a vaccine. I knew it could be done.

But my time horizon was, you know, early into next year, and the fact that we have a vaccine that’s coming here to B.C. next week [editor’s note: it has since arrived] has been the most positive surprise I’ve had.

The pandemic has been very mentally draining and physically exhausting for

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people. Expand on how you personally decompress or try to relax while this is all going on.

Henry: Yeah, I haven’t had a whole lot of relaxation, actually. One of those things, I grind my teeth a lot, especially at night.

But I do try. I mean, all of us need to. It is a long, long road that we’re on. So it is important. And early on, I was talking to a young reporter from CBC, and we were talking about meditating and taking deep breaths and calming ourselves. And that is something that I do. I try and meditate for short periods every day. Sometimes it’s three o’clock in the morning when I’m in bed. I’m also a runner. And from the very beginning, we said to people: get outside, go outside that is so important for our mental health, as well as our physical health. It’s [not only] your family right now, but your close friends, but outside is safer than inside. And we just need that release to go for 15 minutes a day.

And I try and keep up with my running, not always successfully, especially now I go in the mornings, and it’s still so dark. But those are the things that really keep me going.

As you see it today, Dr. Henry, what do you think are the stages ahead in the next, say, 12 months, as best as you or anyone can predict?

Henry: Well, I do really believe that vaccines will change things for us. And you know, I used an analogy not that long ago that we’re

in a triathlon or an Ironman, and I think we’re finishing the bike and vaccine means we’re starting to get into the run, the marathon part of it. But we don’t yet know if it’s a 42.2 [kilometre run], or an ultra [marathon]. So there’s a lot of pacing that we need to do. And we need to keep up the support that we have for each other. But there is a light and it’s getting brighter, and vaccines will make a difference for that. It’s going to be stretched out over the next few months. You know, we talk [in marathons] about getting tired in the last couple of kilometres, and that’s when we get injured.

Now we need to pay attention to all of those things that have been keeping us safe, stopping transmission. Keeping close to our family only, especially through this holiday period, is going to be really important, that we keep our transmission down. We don’t want to lose people now when we’re so close to having a vaccine to protect our elders, to having a vaccine that then will interrupt transmission between all of us in the community. So I see the next three months focusing on protecting those most at risk, and our health care system, and then more broadly having a vaccine that’s going to stop this pandemic. And I’m optimistic, hopeful by the summer and that certainly by next fall, that we will be in that place when we can hug each other again and have parties.

But we’ll still have to wash our hands.

Read more about this interview on our website at: www.delta-optimist.com.

Thank you to all our frontline workers

Throughout this year-end edition of the Optimist you will notice many of our advertisers have used their advertising space to say thank you to South Delta’s frontline workers.

The Optimist joins in thanking all who have served our community - from grocers to doctors, to care home workers, police and fire.

Thank you for your service. Thank you for keeping our community safe.

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Year in Review

We honour our healthcare professionals, first responders, and frontline workers – our appreciation for your service never wanes. Thank you for keeping Delta safe and being on the front lines of this pandemic.

(left to right): Councillor Jeannie Kanakos, Councillor Bruce McDonald, Councillor Dylan Kruger, Mayor George V. Harvie, Councillor Alicia Guichon, Councillor Lois E. Jackson, Councillor Dan Copeland

Here is a look back at a few of the top stories in the Optimist 2020 Year in Review: January * The Fraser Health Authority gave the Delta Hospice Society a deadline to agree to provide medically assisted deaths. At the time the new board of the society was on a collision course with the health region after it reversed a decision by the previous board to not allow Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) at the Irene Thomas Hospice in Ladner. * Optimist general manager Dave Hamilton announced his retirement after 30-plus years working for the newspaper. He thanked the community and the Optimist staff, both past and present in a farewell column. * The Optimist also said good-bye to longstanding community activist and community columnist ML Burke as she announced that she

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The annual Polar Bear Swim in Boundary Bay brought out hundreds of hearty souls to ring in the New Year on Jan. 1. was stepping aside from writing her column for the paper as she has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She sadly passed away a month later. * Delta police continued to investigate a suspicious early morning fire that gutted an office building in Tsawwassen on New Year’s Day. The fire was the fourth suspicious blaze in South Delta in recent months,

which led to speculation that an arsonist was at play, but DPD downplayed that fact. Delta firefighters and DPD were called to the blaze in the 5400-block of 12th Avenue just after 4 a.m.

The three-storey wood frame building was significantly damaged, displacing Serenity Dental, Nature’s Design Dental and Modern Music School Vancouver.

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Year in Review

A look back at the COVID-19 pandemic in Delta SANDOR GYARMATI

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Things happened fast in Delta when coronavirus was declared as a global pandemic, making life difficult for residents and especially businesses in what’s turned out to be a lousy year for most.

The ramping up was noticeable by mid-March when the Western Hockey League put the kibosh on the Vancouver Giants, who practice in Ladner, playing any further home games, let alone travelling to a scheduled away game in Washington State where coronavirus infections were already skyrocketing.

Schools shut soon after.

Meanwhile, shoppers said they expected a complete lockdown of businesses as local grocery stores suddenly found themselves completely out of stock of toilet paper, hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, paper towels and some food items.

Stores were never barren, however, although limits had to be imposed on various items in what seemed like the coming of the shopping apocalypse.

It wouldn’t be until mid-summer that stores had precious TP consistently available and limits were removed, but for many weeks stores, other than grocery outlets, were closed, while traffic was eerily quiet mid-day on busy corridors such as Scott Road in North Delta.

Ladner Village was a ghost town, as was the huge Tsawwassen Mills mall which remained open even though almost every store was shuttered.

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Stores were never barren, however, although limits had to be imposed on various items in what seemed like the coming of the shopping apocalypse.

for a while at the Mills was a Stuffy Rider outlet, while a burger joint at the mall somehow decided to stick it out for the long haul, despite people not allowed to eat inside.

The gradual reopening of businesses including pubs and restaurants was a relief, although COVID-19 infections are now in another stratosphere compared to earlier this year.

While they waited for their pubs and eateries to

reopen, many Delta residents found new ways to have a good time and hang out with friends and neighbours as they congregated, with a beer in hand, at parks, parking lots, on sidewalk corners or cul-desacs, most keeping a social distance.

Unfortunately, that kind of congregating is now discouraged with the current public health orders.

The biggest issue now has been those who have been flaunting the rules when it comes to social gatherings, with Delta police saying they’ve been responding on a regular basis to people having house parties.

Mayor George Harvie didn’t mince words when he expressed his indication about a North Delta backyard house party which saw three side-by-side homes having their fences removed to accommodate the large gathering.

Delta police, meanwhile, had to squash a rumour that police are fining people travelling to other health regions.

As far as the plight of businesses, early on the city formed a COVID-19 community resilience and economic recovery support team.

That working group, which includes Delta staff, Chamber of Commerce and other stakeholders from the business community, got to work right away to plan for on-going support and come up ideas to aide businesses.

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* The Delta police launched its Traffic Specialty Dog Unit, an initiative that has been more than a year in the making. The new unit is separate from the Lower Mainland Integrated K9 Unit of which DPD has three officers working in. The unit is responsible for working area highways through traffic safety, then looking at the Boundary Bay Airport to Point Roberts’ border, the ferry terminal and then the ports. * Better communication is needed if businesses and residents are to co-exist with the growing film industry in Delta. That was the prevailing feeling expressed by numerous people at a public meeting at Harris Barn in Ladner. The City of Delta hosted the forum along with representatives from Creative BC to open a dialogue with those who have experienced challenges dealing

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The City of Delta hosted a public meeting regarding filming in the community, which drew a number of residents and business owners for the discussion at Harris Barn. with film crews in the past year. * It was learned that Delta residents would have to wait a while longer before sinking a few bucks into the slot machines close to home. Gateway Casino & Entertainment Ltd. confirmed a timeline for the opening of Cascades Casino Delta. During an investor conference call on Gateway’s planned merger with Leisure

Acquisition Corp. to create a publicly-traded company valued at nearly $1.5 billion, it was reported that the $87-million Cascades Casino Delta is scheduled to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2021. Gateway was also engaged with a third party to build and operate a hotel on the property.

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Year in Review CONTINUED from Page 6 * An overnight snowstorm made driving treacherous and closed schools in Delta. Both the Delta Police Department and the City of Delta advised drivers to stay off the roads after the region was walloped with a significant amount of snow.

February * A 57-year-old former Delta resident was sentenced to six months in jail after being convicted of possessing child pornography. Frederick James Bugden, of White Rock, pled guilty and in addition to the jail sentence, received a two-year probation order and a 10-year requirement to report annually as a registered sex offender. He moved from North Delta in August 2019 and was residing in White Rock prior to being sentenced. * A B.C. teacher, once hired by the Delta School District had his teaching certificate suspended for two months for lying on numerous job applications. In a ruling posted by the B.C. Commissioner for Teacher Regulation, James Earl Bjarnason was suspended from April 1 2020 to May 31 2020 after he found was to be dishonest in three applications for employment with Delta, Maple Ridge and Langley when he failed to disclose relevant information. * The Delta Firefighters Charitable Society fulfilled its final installment of $25,000 towards a $100,000 com-

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Southpointe Academy celebrated two decades at a special assembly and reception to mark the milestone anniversary for the Tsawwassen independent school. mitment to the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation. Every dollar of the donation came directly from firefighters’ pay cheques through a voluntary deduction program. * Deltaport re-opened after 14 protesters were arrested by Delta police to end a near 40-hour blockade. The Red Braid Alliance for Decolonial Socialism started the protest at the entrance to the Roberts Bank container terminal in a show of solidarity for Wet’suwet’en pipeline opponents in northern B.C. A larger blockade was also set up at the port in Vancouver. * Delta police, Delta fire and a group

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of students were credited for helping to rescue a 12-year-old girl stuck in the mud off English Bluff in low tide on a Saturday night. Officers were contacted around 5:30 p.m. by Delta fire to assist with a young girl stuck in the mud off shore at Fred Gingell beach. The girl and her younger brother had been exploring at the beach earlier when they both became stuck in mud, but fortunately a group of teen girls nearby noticed their predicament. The teens were able to dig the boy out, but not the girl so they called 9-1-1. * There was love in the air and Elvis was in the building at The Wexford. The

Tsawwassen retirement community, hosted a Las Vegas-style wedding vow renewal ceremony honouring three couples who celebrated a combined 204 years of love on a day befitting the occasion – Valentine’s Day. * The suspect in the 2019 double stabbing that seriously injured two people, including a Delta police officer, outside a North Delta elementary school plead guilty to three charges in a Surrey provincial court. Charges of attempted murder, unlawful confinement and aggravated assault were read out in court, and the suspect, through the aid of an interpreter, entered guilty pleas to all three charges before Justice Della Jahani. The guilty pleas were entered the day a two-week trial was scheduled to start. * Southpointe Academy celebrated two decades at a special assembly and reception to mark the milestone anniversary for the Tsawwassen independent school.

March * It’s decision making practice, not target practice. That’s how Delta police deputy Chief Norm Lipinski described a state-of-the-art simulator, part of a new Regional Municipal Training Centre that opened in Delta. The training centre consists of a simulator, classroom and a full mat room for practicing control techniques.

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Editor’s Note IAN JACQUES

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his is our year in review edition of the Delta Optimist. It is a time where we can look back on the year it was and recall some of the stories that helped shape our community.

I bet to know one’s surprise, our front page features Dr. Bonnie Henry as the Newsmaker of the Year. She was chosen

by Glacier Media, our parent company.

It is a no-brainer. Dr. Henry has been the provincial face of the COVID-19 pandemic. She has handled her daily briefings with grace, care, compassion and love. And although I haven’t always agreed with her on her stance on some of the health orders, no one can deny that without Dr. Henry our province would be in much different position.

Another aspect of this edition is giving thanks.

Many of our advertisers have chosen to use their advertising space to thank our frontline workers.

When I reflect on this year, my mind instantly turns to thoughts about our doctors, nurses, care aids and assistants, hospital support staff, police officers, paramedics, fire fighters - all who have worked hard to ensure that we have been safe in this community, and our healthcare system continued to function.

The immense sacrifice of so many is not forgotten. We all owe each and every one of you a debt of gratitude.

Finally, on a closing note, I want to thank all of our advertisers and community contributors as well as all of our loyal readers for your support.

It has been a year of challenges for all of us, and we here at the Optimist have not been immune to those challenges, but with the support and dedication of so many in this community, we have persevered and will continue to tell the stories that matter in print and on-line in 2021.

So from all of us at the Optimist, Happy New Year and all the best for a prosperous 2021!

The hope for a greater year ahead

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omorrow, when hindsight is 2020, it would be natural to look forward to the promise of what a new year will look like.

While I share the optimism of what a new year will eventually bring and the possibility of “normal” down the road in 2021, I am somewhat melancholic at the same time. I feel the need to change things up a little this year.

At New Years, I generally reflect with the aim to make changes that would benefit me and my family. Never resolutions per se, but rather, a set of guidelines to pay attention to in some new way.

This year will be different for me in that my guidelines will be expanded because I feel a broader recognition that life is fleeting and I would be remiss to take it for granted given what we have all been exposed to in 2020. I am telling myself now, that this is not a cliche, but a recognition that our time here really is too short, and that now is the time to act rather than be complacent.

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Community Comment MIKE SCHNEIDER

of COVID-19 are just starting to peek from beneath the blanket of doom and I want to take a bigger role in adding value to my life by helping my society in a larger and more meaningful way than I have in the past.

My mother in-law has not been out of her care-home building since March. When I pause to reflect on how that would make me feel if I were in her situation, I become very agitated and depressed.

I have the same reaction when I look to the plight of young people who are struggling to find places to live.

Prospects for finding entry level jobs in the service

industry while attending virtual university are bleak. I can only imagine how they feel and regard the future. Do they have hope or are they caught in a swirling eddy of despair, with no branch to grasp to pull themselves out of the carnage?

I have the sense that people will likely come together in very different ways to help one another and offer hope for those who need it, this year and beyond.

The stakes will be great for many in the coming years but I believe that the will to assist will be far greater.

Living within a state of fear and hopelessness is no way to live for anyone, but I am convinced that people and governments will channel energies in new ways to ensure that we can all feel the joy and promise of living rather than an existence fraught with anxiety.

Have a wonderful and meaningful 2021.

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

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Publically funded hospice should follow the law Editor: Coincident with the Optimist, Dec. 17 story, I received in the mail a solicitation for membership of the Delta Hospice Society.

I am a Christian and am aware of the extensive end of life discourse in the Anglican and Roman Catholic churches, however, we live and pay taxes in a multicultural society.

I suggest, therefore, that as long as

any hospice receives public funds, it should provide end of life care to the full extent afforded under Canadian law. Since June 2016 this allows medical assistance in dying (MAID).

I will not contribute to the Delta Hospice Society if it refuses the removal of life support and medical assistance in dying to a cognitive, terminally-ill adult patient.

Brian Redway

Interested residents have the opportunity to provide written comments regarding the application at this time. Comments are to be received on or before 12:00 noon, Friday, January 8, 2021. Comments should be referred to: Mayor and Council City of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604-946-3390 Email: mayor-council@delta.ca

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with recycling? You can’t just put everything in the garbage. Right? Clutter builds. Anxiety builds. Until when?

Until you can’t think of anything except the mess you can’t do anything about.

Until it begins to reduce the quality of your home life and peace of mind.

Recycling anxiety is as real as COVID19, and no one should feel embarrassed about it.

Laura Thomas

AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE – If you have a general inquiry regarding the proposed Land Use Discharge application or if you would like assistance to inspect any relevant documentation, please contact the Community Planning and Development Department by email at cpd@delta.ca or by phone at 604.946.3380. Staff are regularly monitoring and responding to emails and calls.

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Editor: Sorting the recycling: nothing ever sounded so easy; nothing was ever such a bother.

Long gone is the guilt-free era of throwing everything in the trash. We must give up serious square footage to blue bins and yellow bags. We must be fit and able to deconstruct packaging, sort, store, and transport. But what if it’s too much physically or mentally to cope

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE JANUARY 11, 2021 REGULAR MEETING This council meeting is to be convened by electronic means as authorized by Ministerial Order No. M192, “Local Government Meetings and Bylaw Process (COVID-19) Order No. 3”. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the current Provincial Health Officer order on Gatherings and Events, the public is now restricted from attending council meetings in person. Members of the public are strongly urged to listen and watch the Council proceedings via the City’s live broadcast service available at www.delta.ca/watchlive.

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politicians is once again confirmed. . . they are a bunch of useless money spenders who cannot make decisions, and have no idea how to do their jobs! It is just too easy to throw up their collective hands and declare “we have to have another study!”

They should stick some of these ‘decision makers’ in their cars to commute through the tunnel twice a day, rather than sit in their plush offices looking over ‘studies’.

Ian Kent

Pursuant to Section 464(2) of the Local Government Act and Council’s resolution on November 23, 2020, there will not be a Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 7995.

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Editor: Re: Business case for Massey Tunnel (Optimist, Dec. 17) Once again, I am disgusted at the horrific way our politicians can waste time and money at such a phenomenal rate.

Another three-year environmental review? How many is that? How many ‘studies’, ‘reviews’, and other ways to waste money is there going to be? Who is making all this money? Who is making the decisions to spend it?

My thoughts and beliefs about our

The purpose of this bylaw is to authorize Council to discharge Land Use Contract S.A. No. 3169 from the subject property to reveal the underlying Single Detached Residential 1 (RS1) Zone in order to allow the construction of a new single detached dwelling with an in-ground basement. No secondary suite is proposed.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the Regular Meeting to be held on MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2021 at 4:00 P.M., via electronic means, Delta City Council will consider third reading of “Delta (Rollings – LU009097) Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 7995, 2020” which relates to the property at 7706 116A Street, as shown outlined in bold and marked “Subject Property” on the attached map.

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had been manipulated to make the case for SkyTrain. If the underlying assumptions are inaccurate, the conclusions may be so too.”

Just about every major government of B.C. project in B.C. is based on inaccurate or manipulated assumptions.

The reason to replace the Massey Tunnel has gone as the Vancouver Port Authority would not pay to maintain the river to a deeper depth which would be needed to allow Cape Max colliers and tankers up the Fraser to load American coal, oi, and natural gas from Surrey Fraser Docks.

If the business case were honest, it would say that the new crossing is ill planned and at the wrong location and that a further crossing is needed to cross the North Arm of the Fraser into South Surrey/Vancouver.

Sadly, honesty is not in the lexicon of B.C. bureaucrats and politicians today.

D. M. Johnston

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Editor: I had a very good laugh at the story that a ‘Business Case’ has been submitted for a new bridge/tunnel crossing of the Fraser because in B.C. business cases are political documents, with claims based on sparkle pony and pixie dust calculations. Most business cases in B.C. would never survive an independent review.

When American transportation engineer and transit expert, Gerald Fox, reviewed the business case for the Evergreen Line his opening paragraph was damning.

“The Evergreen Line Report made me curious as to how TransLink could justify continuing to expand SkyTrain, when the rest of the world is building LRT. So I went back and read the alleged Business Case (BC) report in a little more detail. I found several instances where the analysis had made assumptions that were inaccurate, or

SUBJECT: LAND USE CONTRACT DISCHARGE BYLAW NO. 7995 FOR 7706 116A STREET (File No. LU009097)

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Letters DELTA COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Advisory Design Panel

Interested in participating in your local government? An opportunity exists to serve on the Advisory Design Panel in Delta. This advisory panel will help provide advice to Council on matters related to the design and construction of buildings and site design within the Municipality, with the objective of promoting high quality building design. Mayor George V. Harvie and Council are seeking two community volunteers to join an Advisory Design Panel that would also consist of members appointed by the Architectural Institute of British Columbia, the British Columbia Society of Landscape Architects, and a representative from Delta’s Mobility and Accessibility Committee. We encourage applications from community members who have valuable knowledge and experience in areas such as planning, engineering, real estate, construction, design or the development industry.

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If you are interested in being appointed to the above advisory committee for a two-year term commencing January 2021, please submit a brief resumé and covering letter indicating your interest, why you would like to serve, and any relevant knowledge and experience you may have. Meets up to twelve times per year.

Application deadline is Friday, January 8, 2021 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, please visit www.delta.ca or contact Michelle Jansson, Deputy City Clerk, at 604-946-3223 or mjansson@delta.ca.

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Delta Hospice: Do what is right for your community The following letter was sent to the Delta Hospice Society board and copied to Delta Optimist: Enough is enough! It is time for you to stop squandering the society’s resources with your endless court challenges and membership recruitment strategies.

Firstly, your fight to keep Medical Assistance in Dying out of the Irene Thomas is now a waste of time and money.

As of Feb. 25, 2021, Delta Hospice Society will no longer have any opportunity to provide hospice beds. Your messaging to various pro-life and religious media outlets is extremely misleading.

The Ministry of Health and Fraser Health Authority have made it clear that the service contract is ending and nothing you do will change that outcome.

There is no longer a DHS constitution issue, even though the DHS constitution does not preclude MAID from being offered.

Secondly, a total of five BC Court Justices have told you that there is no merit to your denial of membership.

All membership applicants must be accepted. And the judges indicated that as board members, you have acted in bad faith. This should not be taken lightly.

As well, you have now spent thousands of dollars on court costs and legal bills that could have otherwise supported people in need in our community.

In addition, your actions have caused the City of Delta to deny a permissive tax exemption on the Hospice Charity Shoppe property; again at a cost of thousands of dollars.

DHS has lost the ability to operate

the Irene Thomas Hospice, and your unwillingness to cooperate with Fraser Health risks also losing the Centre for Supportive Care. As you know these facilities, while built with community donations, are on leased land and will become the property of the landlord upon completion of the service contract.

Your actions have put jobs at risk for many loyal employees, some who have worked at the Irene Thomas Hospice since it opened.

These individuals serve the community with care and passion and have been impacted immensely.

Not only are they dealing with a stressful work environment and the pressure of the pandemic, but also the uncertainty of their jobs.

The added stress this board has created for these dedicated staff is undeniable as they have not been provided with any information on what their future is beyond Feb. 25, 2021.

Your minority ideological battle is destroying this organization.

Each of you must ask yourself if you will be proud of what you’ve done by fighting a losing battle and ruining a community organization that serves so many at a very critical and difficult time in their lives. Is this how you want to be remembered? Your fight is now futile.

You are urged to do the right thing and resign from the board to allow leadership by community members who are willing to serve the entire community, who needs support as they face the end of life’s journey, regardless of their beliefs.

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Year in Review CONTINUED from P7 * Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (OWL) founder and former long-time executive director Bev Day passed away. Rescuing and caring for injured birds of prey since 1978, Day was considered a pioneer in the field. * Bullying took an extreme toll on Caileigh Matthewson and her family. The Optimist told her story in a front-page and inside feature. The years of name calling, isolation, physical and online abuse took its toll on the 12-year-old Ladner girl, so much so she was hospitalized on multiple occasions. We hope to catch up with Caileigh and her family in the New Year with an update on her story. * A huge cannabis greenhouse in East Delta ceased operations.

Canopy Growth, the world’s biggest cannabis company, made the

surprising announcement that its 1.7-millionsquare-foot greenhouse on Hornby Drive, as well as another greenhouse in Aldergrove, would shut down less than two years after being put into commission. It called those operations BC Tweed, putting 500 employees out of work. * The City of Delta began its response to the COVID-19 outbreak as the pandemic started to take shape. In the first move by Delta, it closed all hot tubs, saunas and steam rooms at civic pools, only to announce a few hours later it was shuttering all recreation facilities along with arts centres, senior centres and the Delta Archives. It also suspended seniors’ bus services. * An early morning two-vehicle collision in Tsawwassen claimed the life of a 45-year-old Delta woman. Police say the woman’s vehicle had been travelling west-

bound on 16th Avenue while a pick-up truck was travelling northbound on 56th Street when the collision occurred in the intersection. * Franco Douglas Sarra was found not guilty in connection with the death of 53-year-old Russ Armfelt in Tsawwassen in 2016. Sarra, a graduate of South Delta Secondary now living in Burnaby, was facing a charge of manslaughter in the trial that started in November 2019.

April * Derik Lord was granted day parole almost 30 years after a grisly double murder in Tsawwassen.

Following a review by the Parole Board of Canada, Lord was granted day parole for a four-month period. After 27 years behind bars, Lord, one of three teenagers convicted in a 1990 double murder, was once again denied day parole following a hearing last September, but in January a review

of that decision was initiated. That review concluded Lord would not present an undue risk to society if released on day parole. * The City of Delta announced the layoff of 500 of its employees amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. City manager Sean McGill said 95 per cent of the layoffs were under parks and recreation and infrastructure due to the closure of all city facilities, including community centres, arenas and pools. * He was case number 231. Ladner resident Jerry Glubisz was on the road to recovery after being diagnosed with COVID-19 in mid-March.

Glubisz reached out to the Optimist to share his story of being diagnosed and treated as well as the importance of following the provincial health guidelines, including social distancing.

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Year in Review CONTINUED from P 11 * The Delta school board was facing another budget deficit. After posting a small surplus in 2019 after years of deficits, the school district announced that it has a shortfall of $582,000 for the coming school year To balance the books, the district proposed to decrease expenses with reductions in administration and technology as well as hiring delays. * Delta lost a staunch supporter of nature, the natural world and the birding community, but most importantly, a great guy with a zest for life. Tom Bearss, president of the Delta Naturalists Society, passed away after a battle with cancer. Bearss was a frequent blogger for the Optimist, where his weekly reports of bird outings and nature walks became a hit among readers. * Delta council held an online meeting where it approved a lower hike than originally planned for the municipal portion of the property tax bill, which will rise 1.75 per cent instead of 3.5 per cent. It works out to a $42.50 increase for the typical home, down from $85. * The Optimist was named top newspaper in its class at the Ma Murray Awards, an annual celebration of the community newspaper industry in B.C. and Yukon. The Optimist topped the New Westminster Record (second) and Parksville/Qualicum Beach News (third) to win its circulation class.

May * Two Delta firefighters were praised for their swift actions to rescue two young boys stuck in Boundary Bay. According to Delta police, officers were contacted regarding two youths in distress about 100 metres off shore near 3rd Avenue and Centennial Parkway. * Lottery dreams were realized for Delta’s Jolene Keith who matched five numbers to win the Daily Grand’s secondary prize in the April 20th draw. She opted to take the lump sum prize of $500,000 over $25,000 a year for life. * A new home for Delta’s history will have a historical name attached to it.

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In June, hundreds of residents opposed to the actions of the Delta Hospice Society board took part in a protest walk at Paterson Park.

J. Husband Discovery Centre after the former mayor, a lifelong Delta resident. * Aimed at helping restaurants that will see their indoor capacity reduced once they re-open, Delta council voted in favour of a series of recommendations to make it easier to have outdoor seating areas. In addition to providing a simplified process, the plan also included a pilot project to provide additional patio and physical distancing opportunities through the temporary closures of certain parking spaces and/or streets. * The Delta Firefighters Association asked local students to get creative to help out the Delta School District’s Food Security Program. Firefighters encouraged students to create artwork that highlighted the people they are thankful for from across many industries who are working hard to help others during the pandemic. * The grads of 2020 went virtual. As the COVID-19 pandemic would not allow for traditional grad walks and ceremonies, the Delta School District contracted GradsBC photography and video to capture the occasion for six of the seven secondary schools in the district. * An East Ladner composting facility was granted another extension to complete its enclosed facility. GFL

Environmental Inc. was granted a second interim relief application by the Environmental Appeal Board to extend the construction deadline of its enclosed facility designed to reduce odours that have been a point of contention with the community since 2004.

June * A late Friday night suspected vehicle theft and altercation with Delta police lead to an investigation by the Independent Investigations Office (IIO).

According to a news release from Delta police, officers were called regarding the theft of a taxi at the BC Ferries causeway. Police responded within a few minutes, and located what was believed to be the stolen vehicle, being driven on the causeway. The driver of this vehicle then exited the taxi, and engaged with police. * Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation announced that a new state-of-the-art CT scanner is now operating thanks to $1.7 million being raised through the foundation’s signature events and generous community donations. * Hundreds of residents opposed to the actions of the Delta Hospice Society board took part in a protest walk at Paterson Park. Dubbed “Walk for

Choice at Delta Hospice” by its organizers, the event was aimed at seeing the facility “returned to the service of all Delta citizens.” * Delta hearts – and wallets, opened up following a heartless theft. When news broke of the theft of approximately 30 plants from The Secret Garden in Boundary Bay, the community stepped up to help Brian Whitehouse and wife Juvy Enova who have toiled over the beloved garden for the past 20 years. * South Delta Secondary students made masks to help protect migrant farm workers in Delta and throughout the Fraser Valley from COVID-19. * Former Tsawwassen First Nation Chief Kim Baird was named the new chancellor for Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Baird began her three-year term on Oct. 5.

July * “Delta has racism – we need change. No justice – no peace.” That was the chant for an estimated 400 people at an anti-racism rally and march in Ladner. The event, saw a rally outside city hall and a march around the civic precinct. * Surrey RCMP was continuing its investigation into an alleged altercation involving the wife of Delta police Chief Neil Dubord. The alleged assault occurred on June 6 near the Dubord’s property on Centennial Beach in Boundary Bay. The Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner (OPCC) are also reviewing the circumstances involved. * Tsawwassen’s Mary Kitagawa received an honourary degree from the University of British Columbia.

Kitagawa has raised awareness of the injustices suffered by JapaneseCanadian students during the Second World War. * A suspect was charged in relation to a New Year’s Day fire that destroyed a professional building on 12th Avenue in Tsawwassen. Daniel Robert Hacking, 30, of Delta was charged with one count of break and enter and one count of arson damaging property. The matter is still before the courts.

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* The Ladner Village Market kicked off its 24th season, but it wasn’t the usual market experience. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the market operated as a food-only venue with vendors selling fresh produce, prepared foods and edible plants. This focus allowed vendors and shoppers to maintain physical distancing within the existing market footprint along 48th Avenue. * Delta firefighters, a 9-11 operator, towels, a shoelace and a safety pin all contributed to the safe and healthy birth of a baby girl in a Tsawwassen home. * A Tsawwassen resident presented a petition with more than 3,000 names in the hopes that Canadians with property in Point Roberts could soon cross the line to perform routine maintenance.

August * Tsawwassen’s John Horton was among 13 recipients of the Order of British Columbia – the province’s highest form of recognition. A celebrated marine artist,

Horton has made significant contributions to the appreciation and safety of B.C.’s coastal history and its waters through his paintings showcased in collections across Canada, commemorative coin designs for the Canadian Mint and a lifetime of volunteer service to keep mariners safe. * A historic East Delta landmark has a new owner and a new lease on life. The City of Delta announced the purchase of the historic St. Stephen’s United Church, a 120-year-old heritage building valued for its connection to pioneering families and the development of the East Delta community. * Delta police said a shots fired incident in Tsawwassen was a targeted shooting.

Officers responded to reports of gunshots on Parkgrove Crescent in the Tsawwassen Terrace neighbourhood near the Point Roberts border. * A familiar face was named the new editor at the Delta Optimist.

Multi-media journalist Ian Jacques was named editor taking over from long-standing editor Ted Murphy.

* The 75th anniversary of V-J Day was extra special to Pearl MacPherson and her family. The 90-year-old Ladner resident visited the Memorial Park cenotaph where she placed a wreath in the memory of her late husband Don, a Japanese war prisoner for 40 months.

September * About 40 Lower Mainland residents, who own property in Point Roberts, held a rally at the border to express their frustration of not being able to access their homes. * It was announced that the wife of Delta police Chief Neil Dubord will not be charged following an investigation into an alleged altercation near the Dubord’s property on Centennial Beach in June. The BC Prosecution Service announced that rather than charges, Lorraine Dubord will face alternative measures. *Ladner’s Trenant Park Square shopping centre was sold. Vancouverheadquartered Keltic Canada Development purchased the 138,716 square foot mall for $64.5 million.

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Year in Review CONTINUED from P14 * He was always a class act. That’s just one description about Doug Husband as the tributes poured in for the former Delta mayor who passed away after a lengthy illness. A descendant of the Pybus pioneering family, Husband, 82, was elected five times to Delta council, including one term as mayor from 1987 to 1990 His service in support of arts, fishing and farming heritage has helped ensure the preservation and promotion of Delta’s past for future generations.

* Fraser Health declared an outbreak at Delta Hospital after evidence of transmission in a medicine unit.

According to a news release issued by Fraser Health, two patients at Delta Hospital tested positive for COVID-19.

The outbreak was limited to one unit, which was temporarily closed to admissions. * The provincial election was called for Oct. 24 by NDP Premier John Horgan a year ahead of the one that had been scheduled. During the initial days of the campaign, South Delta

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October * A Delta police officers’ heroic act was rec-

ognized with an international award. A/Staff. Sgt. John Jasmins, who is in charge of the Community Support Section of the Delta Police, was one of 17 recipients announced recently by the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission. * Speros “Speed” Falcos passed away from heart failure at 83. The

always colourful Falcos opened Speed’s Pub in 1995. *Fraser Health declared the COVID-19 outbreak over at Delta Hospital. During the outbreak, Fraser Health reported 26 staff and 19 patient cases as well as seven deaths. * Liberal Ian Paton

won Delta South again in the provincial election with 8,644 votes (52.42 per cent of the popular vote), ahead of the NDPs Bruce Reid who had 5,358 votes (32.49 per cent) and Green Party’s Peter van der Velden who had 2,487 votes (15.08 per cent).

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Year in Review November * Delta fire investigators poured over the charred remains of a two-alarm fire that consumed a greenhouse in East Delta. Firefighters were dispatched to the blaze at Canopy Growth’s former Delta growing facility in the 10200-block of Hornby Drive. * A Ladner Legion member was bestowed the highest honour ever awarded at Branch 61. At

a recent Legion executive meeting, Bob Taggart received the Palm Leaf Award, the first of its kind to be awarded in the branch’s 92-year history. * The Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation announced one of its largest donations in the Foundation’s 32-year history. A remarkable gift of $1 million was presented to the Foundation by local philanthropists Gordie

and Wendy Christoff.

This generous donation is designated to support the future of seniors care at Delta Hospital. * Delta police announced a major drug bust in South Delta.

According to police, a concern from the community regarding drug dealing led to the arrests of more than a dozen people in Delta and Richmond. Firearms, a large amount of drugs

and vehicles were seized with evidence indicating links to the Hells Angels and the UN gang. * Don Sangster was named Delta’s Citizen of the Year by the Delta Chamber of Commerce at the virtual Hats off to Excellence Awards Gala.

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the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal on May 29 of this year. After nearly a seven-month investigation, the Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) released its public report into the events of that night when DPD officers were called to investigate the theft of a taxi on the ferry causeway in Tsawwassen.

The IIO concluded that despite all attempts to save his life, the affected

person (AP) died of his own self-inflicted wounds. *Delta Secondary School’s annual Twenty Days of Giving Campaign collected $17,000 worth of food items, gift cards, toiletries, cash and cheques, blowing past the initial goal of $7,500.

It meant more than 25 local families benefitted from the generosity, along with the South Delta Food Bank.

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Community

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Matthew 18:20 says, “Where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I with them.”

I find it interesting how misled the general population is on the importance of having an active church body in the community. There are truly a thousand things going on at church that exist beyond the Sunday sermon and all of them are benefiting the mental & physical well-being of members in our community.

This Christmas season while many of us were doing our last minute shopping, church volunteers were delivering hampers of food and toys across our province.

Last year we handed out more than 500 beautiful #lovepeople boxes to people across Delta to provide food and comfort items to those in need and those who simply needed to know they are loved.

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hundreds of homeless people in our province who have walked into a church to stay dry for an hour, get a warm coffee, and maybe have someone share some time with them and help them find shelter or connect to services. Where do they go now?

Think of the married couples who come for counseling to help save a marriage. Think of the hundreds of individuals that come for prayer

because they feel so broken they don’t know what to do. Medical science cannot help them. Where do they go now?

What about the youth who come together to learn about love, joy, peace, kindness, goodness, gentleness? Children who are learning about the importance of selfcontrol and how to love thy neighbour. Whose teaching them these important life lessons now?

Church is ‘not’ a live theatre, nor is it an excuse for people to break public safety orders. Church is what is quietly operating in the background of the noise which is life. Church has been keeping communities, which would otherwise be broken, together.

To all the church leaders and volunteers we want to express our gratitude and love for the work you are doing. We love the church.

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That difficulty was apparent throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, when public health agencies like the World Health Organization urged aging adults to limit interactions with people outside their homes. Such recommendations forced many seniors to communicate with their families exclusively over the phone or via video conferencing apps like Zoom.

If seniors have had a hard time adapting to technology, their families can try these strategies to make that transition go more smoothly. *Go over product manuals with seniors: Older adults are less likely to learn through experimentation than they are by reading instructions in the manual.

When helping seniors learn to use new devices, go over the owner’s manual with them as you set up the device.

Mark important pages in the manual so seniors know where to go for quick

answers if they experience any issues logging in or using certain apps. *Look for senior-specific devices and guidebooks: Seniors make up an enormous segment of the population, and tech companies have long since recognized that there’s a market for products designed specifically for aging men and women.

When shopping for devices for seniors, look for those that have been designed to help them overcome issues that have proven problematic for aging adults in the past. Devices that feature touchscreens with large menus, easily accessible navigation tools and simplified features can help seniors as they learn to use new technology. *Be patient: Some seniors are excited by the prospect of learning to use new technology, while others may be hesitant. Patience is essential when working with an aging loved one who is intimidated by technology. Take the time to explain apps and features and don’t take it for granted that seniors will know how to use a device or recognize what a device can do.

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LIVING THE GOOD LIFE

The various types of glaucoma and their symptoms Eyesight is important, but easily taken for granted.

Few people can imagine life without their eyesight, but hundreds of millions of people across the globe experience compromised vision every year.

Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide.

In fact, estimates from the World Glaucoma Association indicated that 79.6 million individuals would experience glaucoma in 2020. By 2040, that figure is expected to rise to 111.8 million people.

What is glaucoma?

Glaucoma is a disease that damages the optic nerve and usually results from the buildup of fluid in the front part of the eye. As that fluid builds up, it increases the pres-

sure in the eye, ultimately damaging the optic nerve.

Are all glaucomas the same?

All glaucomas are not the same. There are two major types of the disease: primary open-angle glaucoma and angleclosure glaucoma. *Primary open-angle glaucoma: The most common type of the disease, primary open-angle glaucoma develops gradually.

Eyes affected by primary open-angle glaucoma do not drain fluid as well as they should, resulting in the buildup of pressure that slowly starts to damage the optic nerve. *Angle-closure glaucoma: Angle-closure glaucoma occurs when a person’s iris is very close to the drainage angle in his or her eye. This proximity can block the drainage

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Many people with angleclosure glaucoma develop it very slowly and have no idea they have it until they’ve suffered severe damage.

What are the symptoms of glaucoma?

The symptoms of glaucoma differ depending on which type a person has.

There are no obvious symptoms in the early stages of open-angle glaucoma. Blind spots develop in patients’

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Because people often do not experience symptoms until the damage from open-angle glaucoma has become severe, adults should schedule routine eye exams with an ophthalmologist so the disease can be found before any significant damage has occurred.

Blurred vision, halos, mild headaches, or eye pain are some early symptoms of an angleclosure glaucoma attack.

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People with angle-closure glaucoma do not typically notice any symptoms until the attack has started. As a result, anyone experiencing any of the aforementioned symptoms should contact their ophthalmologist immediately. Once an angleclosure glaucoma attack has begun, symptoms may include: *Severe pain in the eye

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Little did the Delta Pacers know they were racing against time during a historic run to their first provincial tournament appearance in decades.

It was just days after the senior girls basketball team participated in the showcase event at the Langley Events Centre in early March that the sporting world came to a screeching halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“When you look back at it we were so close (to not playing),” reflected DSS head coach Kerrie Trotman. “The only thing we missed out on was (standout) Abbey (Wigglesworth) didn’t get to play in the all-star game. I still remember her asking me if they would be re-scheduling it. It’s just nuts.”

After years of running up against Fraser Valley powerhouse teams, the Pacers were not only part of the new South Fraser Zone for Delta, Richmond and Surrey schools, but in a brand new 3A tier as well. They certainly made the most of it, knocking off a pair of provincially ranked schools to lock up a tournament berth, including a clinching win over Richmond’s Steveston-London Sharks in the semi-finals.

“Everything is possible. I’m living in one of my best dreams right now,” smiled Trotman after that big victory.

“I haven’t gone to the senior provin-

cials since my playing days at Penticton High. This (new tier) gives other teams a chance when they really never had it before. These girls work so hard and are so dedicated too.”

Wigglesworth produced a game-high 23 points against the Sharks to lead her school to its breakthrough performance.

“We have had pretty good teams in the past but this was our first year for me and Nava (Hothi) with the other girls,” said the 6-foot post. “We didn’t really know each other but we have really come together and everyone is giving it their all for sure.”

A month earlier, 2020 got off to a terrific start for Team Taylor at the B.C. Junior Women’s Curling Championships in Victoria. The underage squad, that includes Tunnel Town juniors Meredith Cole and Keira McCoy, reached the championship game before falling to Kimberley’s Team Buchy in the final.

The girls would have been favoured to win the U18 provincials had they not been postponed by the pandemic.

What the spring lockdown did do was provide an unplanned trip home for beach volleyball standouts Megan and Nicole McNamara.

The 23-year-old twins from Tsawwassen now spend most of their time in Toronto where they work out at Volleyball Canada’s national training centre.

The UCLA grads were getting set for

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The pandemic resulted in some rare time at home for the McNamara twins.

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Abbey Wigglesworth and the Delta Pacers managed to get in a historic run to provincials before the pandemic greatly impacted community sports.

their first full season on the FIVB Pro Tour when the lockdown sent them back to their hometown for an extended stay.

“We were so grateful for that time,” reflected Nicole. “It was so nice to catch my breath and be with my family. It still feels like home and there is a sense of comfort to be back there.”

“At the end of the day, it wasn’t the worst timing for us and was a total blessing in disguise. We haven’t had a chance to spend that much time at home, with our parents, our dog and our grandparents too,” added Megan.

The McNamaras did make it to a tournament in the Netherlands in September and are now back in Toronto training again and awaiting word on what the FIVB 2021 World Tour will look like.

The Delta Ice Hawks will be happy to

see 2020 in the rearview mirror.

The Hawks went with a young roster for the 2019-20 campaign and that resulted in inconsistent play and missing the Pacific Junior Hockey League playoffs for the first time in a couple of decades.

However, the hope was the experience gained would pay off in the seasons ahead including the franchise potentiallty hosting the 2021 Cyclone Taylor Cup provincial junior “B” championships in Delta for the first time ever.

The PJHL worked around COVID-19 rules to play in three-team cohort groups until early November when further restrictions shutdown the league. Now, the Hawks wait until cohort games can resume again and wonder what will happen to the rest of the 2020-21 season.

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Happy New Year

This holiday season is unlike any other, to cap off a year unlike any other. Throughout this season, and as we move into a new (and hopefully better) year, we wish you moments of peace amid the difficulties, connections with family and friends even if they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be in person, the warmth of memories from holidays past, and wonderful glimpses of the joy that still lives under the surface.

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The flowing main floor layout offers plenty of room for your family. Enjoy the perfect backyard with ample space for games & entertainment.

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Located in one of Ladner’s most sought-after communities, close to Neilson Grove Elementary School, serene walking trails, the marina and next door to “The Links” golf course. This lovely home features an open concept living, dining and beautiful kitchen with granite countertops. Spacious Office/Bedroom on the main floor plus a 3 piece bath also on the main. Upstairs features a fantastic layout with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Luxury appointments include high-end millwork throughout, radiant in-floor heating, updated landscaping outside in this lovely west exposed backyard.

5823 Fair Wynd, Ladner $1,398,900 Stats based on career sales for Bob Chancey PREC, Linda Chancey PREC, Blake Chancey PREC & Brad Herzke.

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A202 1258 HUNTER ROAD, TSAWWASSEN

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* Based on Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver Statistics for the Fraser Elliott Group 2016-2020.

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149 GRAHAM DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN

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526 CENTENNIAL PARKWAY, TSAWWASSEN

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$3,488,000

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2990 57B STREET, LADNER

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3.6 ACRES REDEVELOPMENT SITE

RARE 27 ACRE FUTURE IND. BUSINESS PARK

APPROVED 13STOREY OFFICE TOWER SITE

5,316 SF PENTHOUSE OFFICE

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SUBJECT PROPERTY

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SUBJECT PROPERTY

7235 BAYVIEW & 7356 BRAESIDE, BURNABY  $11,880,000

24388 RIVER ROAD, MAPLE RIDGE  $9,900,000

PRIME LADNER REDEVELOPMENT SITE

WESTSIDE APARTMENT BUILDING

9699  9711 137 ST, SURREY  $8,988,800

1500 6081 NO. 3 ROAD, RICHMOND  $5,495,000

POTENTIAL HIGH DENSITY SITE

STRATHCONA INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

Lougheed Town Centre

53 Street

SUBJECT PROPERTY

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Ladner Trunk Road

4834 53 STREET, DELTA  $8,950,000

1015 W 13TH AVE, VANCOUVER  $7,100,000

576 LOUGHEED HWY,COQUITLAM  $6,800,000

HAWKS AVE & KEEFER ST, VANCOUVER  $7,950,000

#1 RANKED REAL ESTATE TEAM IN ALL OF BRITISH COLUMBIA!

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* Based on Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver Statistics for the Fraser Elliott Group 2016-2020.

December 31, 2020 The Delta Optimist A29

CALL US FOR YOUR COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE NEEDS COMMERCIAL DRIVE MIXED USE BUILDING

7 UNIT RESORT OPPORTUNITY

1.38 ACRE REDEVELOPMENT SITE

HIGH EXPOSURE FARM LAND

92 Avenue

SUBJECT PROPERTY

118 RAINBOW RD, SALT SPRING ISLAND  $6,300,000

11488 92 AVE, DELTA  $6,200,000

2150 52 STREET, DELTA  $9,888,000

KITSILANO INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

FREESTANDING OFFICE/RETAIL FULLY LEASED

44,120 SQ.FT. REDEVELOPMENT SITE

DOWNTOWN FREESTANDING BUILDING

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1675 E 14TH AVENUE, VANCOUVER  $6,300,000

Needham Street

2057 W 4TH AVENUE, VANCOUVER  $4,858,800

3335 DUNBAR STREET, VANCOUVER  $4,499,900

540 HALIBURTON STREET, NANAIMO  $3,499,800

2424 ST JOHNS STREET, PORT MOODY  $3,688,800

DESIRABLE REDEVELOPMENT PROPERTY

3.5 ACRE MULTIFAMILY REDEVELOPMENT SITE

DESIRABLE GASTOWN LIVE/WORK SPACE

NORTH ROAD OFFICE UNIT

85 Avenue

Ala ska

81A Street

SUBJECT PROPERTY

81 Avenue

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1066 AUSTIN AVENUE, COQUITLAM  $3,299,900

LOTS 135137 8208 81A STREET FORT. ST. JOHN - $1,698,800

273 COLUMBIA STREET, VANCOUVER  $1,548,800

326 4501 NORTH ROAD, BURNABY  $1,298,000

APPROVED MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT SITE

5.25% CAP MULTIFAMILY BUILDING

OUTSTANDING STREET LEVEL RETAIL SPACE

OVER 2,100 + SQ.FT. OFFICE SPACE

901925 HARBOUR VIEW ST, NANAIMO  INQUIRE

411 THIRD AVENUE, NEW WEST  $4,998,800

2406 E BROADWAY, VANCOUVER  $1,049,900

211212 12639 80 AVENUE, SURREY  $1,150,000

PRIME LOCATION FARMLAND

EXCELLENT GROUND FLOOR OFFICE UNIT

2ND FLOOR UNIT AT CRYSTAL MALL

HIGH GATE STREET LEVEL RETAIL

2990 57B STREET, DELTA  $9,868,800

140 233 W 1ST STREET, NORTH VAN.  $925,000

2820 4500 KINGSWAY, BURNABY  $799,900

7030 KINGSWAY, BURNABY  $735,000

2,539 SQ.FT. TILBURY WAREHOUSE

564 SQ.FT TSAWWASSEN OFFICE SPACE

BURRARD STREET OFFICE SPACE

42.7 ACRE FUTURE INDUSTRIAL PARK

5 7218 PROGRESS WAY, DELTA  $719,900

205 1777 56 STREET, TSAWWASSEN  $474,900

SUBJECT PROPERTY

121 970 BURRARD STREET, VANCOUVER  $250,000

THOUSANDS OF SUCCESSFUL TRANSACTIONS! *

* Based on Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver Statistics for the Fraser Elliott Group 2016-2020.

MAIN STREET, LYNDEN, WA  $10,650,000 USD

THE FIRM REAL ESTATE SERVICES LTD. 101 4755 51ST Street Delta, BC V4K 2W2

A30 The Delta Optimist December 31, 2020

5342 9th Avenue $1,674,000

Beautiful new air conditioned Home on a central lot.Extreme high end finishing, quartz, stainless top line appliances, incredible design. Radiant heat, HVR sun drenched interior. Close to schools, transit, recreation and shopping. Live worry free in a new quality home in sunny Tsawwassen.

212-5599 14B Avenue $469,900 Fabulous location. Wonderful centrally located Condo.

Granite counters with stainless steel in kitchen leading to a fantastic open concept living room. Great for entertaiing or space to luxuriate. Large master bedroom with generous closet space and en suite washroom. In suite laundry for convenience. Enjoy the mountain view while sipping coffee on your balcony. One underground parking stall, bike room, recreation and storage locker. Rentals allowed.

NEW LISTING

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

D L O S

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#801 - 13383 108 AVE, SURREY

#1006-13353 108 AVE, SURREY

SOLD

1336 Duncan Drive 565 Tralee Crescent 412-5599 14B Ave 1406 Beach Grove Rd $1,269,000 $1,495,500 $2,489,000 $499,000

JIM SLINN

Season’s Greetings and all the\ best in 2021!

INTEGRITY | TRUST | RESULTS

7 78-772-7704 778-772-7704

JIM@SOUTHFRASERHOMES.COM WWW.SOUTHFRASERHOMES.COM

Allen Schwabe 6 604-644-5664

For all your real estate needs!

1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen

SUTTON SEAFAIR TSAWWASSEN

604-943-3110 0

seaffaiir.com

NEW LISTING

Sutton Group - Seafair Realty 604-790-58 859 • www.alisonsteen.com

5443 PATON DRIVE $1,358,000

323 1120 TSATSU SHORES DRIVE $669,000

4 BEDS | 2 BATHS | 1,950 SQ. FT. | BUILT 1970 2 BEDS | 2 BATHS | 1,282 SQ. FT. | BUILT 1996 **Builder, Investor, Developer Alert!** Coveted Paton Drive in Historic Ladner. This could be your opportunity! Move in and hold, Rent it out or Subdivide, (with the City of Delta’s approval). Suitable 2 level with some updating, bathrooms and flooring.

Large, West exposed, 11884 sq.ft. lot provides many opportunities. Invest on Paton Drive today, you won’t be disappointed tomorrow. Call today!!

Incredible Waterfront living, 40 minutes from the city!

Do yourself a favour and make an appointment today.

This unique building is STUNNING! Store your water toys right out front and start living your life on the beach today. Top floor, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with over 1200 sq.ft. of living space, you will fall in love.

From your deck you have both water and mountain views. Minutes from B.C. Ferries, Tsawwassen Mills and Tsawwassen Springs Golf Course. Seeing is believing. These go fast, so don’t delay.

105 1120 TSATSU SHORES DRIVE $749,000

SOLDS

2 BEDS | 2 BATHS | 1,030 SQ. FT. | BUILT 1996

5163 HERON BAY CLOSE $1,049,000

105 5555 13A AVENUE $429,000

Ground floor, 2 bedroom and den with STUNNING waterfront views of the Southern Gulf Islands!

This is not to be missed. Tsatsu Shores is the hidden GEM of the lower mainland. Amazing beachfront lifestyle just 40 minutes from downtown Vancouver. Never miss another sunset again.

These units don’t come up very often so call today for your private showing and start living your best life on the beach today!

Sutton Group Seafair Realty 1625 - 56 Street, Delta, British Columbia V4L 2B2 | 604-790-5859 | www.alisonsteen.com

December 31, 2020 The Delta Optimist A31

PAUL KHARA REAL ESTATE GROUP

Paul Khara

Calvin Khara

www.paulkhara.com

paulkhara@gmail.com

604.816.4568

ckhara94@gmail.com

Sutton Group - Seafair Realty

W NE

5473 WESTMINSTER AVENUE

• HOUSE SIZE : 3596 SQ. FT. • LOT SIZE : 7594 SQ. FT. • 5 BEDROOMS & 6 BATHROOMS • POTENTIAL FOR 1 BEDROOM SUITE • ALL BEDROOMS WITH ENSUITE BATHS • ASKING PRICE $1,888,800

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4434 60B STREET

• CUSTOM BUILT EXECUTIVE HOME • 4 BEDROOMS & 4 BATHROOMS • 3,643 SQFT. LIVING • 6,840 LOT SIZE • $1,425,000

PRIME LADNER FARMLAND

VANCOUVER MIX-USE BUILDING

• 2 COMMERCIAL UNITS ON MAIN WITH 2 APARTMENTS ON TOP FLOOR • MAIN AND 51ST AVE EAST VANCOUVER LOCATION • 8 PARKING SPOTS OFF REAR LANEWAY • STEPS TO LANGARA COLLEGE AND SKYTRAIN STATION

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5477 WESTMINSTER AVENUE

• HOUSE SIZE : 3556 SQ. FT. • LOT SIZE : 7113 SQ. FT. • 5 BEDROOMS & 6 BATHROOMS • EVERY BEDROOM WITH ENSUITE BATH • POTENTIAL 1 BEDROOM SUITE • ASKING PRICE $1,798,800

PERFECT FAMILY HOME

S RE C A

• RARE OPPORTUNITY IN VERY DESIRABLE DELTA/LADNER • PRIME FARMLAND 35 ACRES WITH GREAT ACCESS • STRATEGIC LOCATION WITH HWY 99 VISIBILITY • STEPS FROM THE NEW GATEWAY CASINO & HOTEL ON HWY 99 & 17A JUNCTION • CALL PAUL FOR INFO PACKAGE ON THIS EXCLUSIVE OFFERING

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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.

- 7,495 SQ.FT. LOT - LARGE SUNKEN FAMILY ROOM, MASTER BEDROOM WITH UPDATED ENSUITE, DOUBLE CAR GARAGE & RV PARKING - CENTRAL WEST LADNER LOCATION - PRIME HAWTHORNE NEIGHBOURHOOD - 3 BEDROOMS & 3 BATHROOMS - 2,413 SQ.FT

Thank you to all our amazing clients for making 2020 another successful year and for trusting in us for all your real estate needs!

Wishing you & your families Peace & Joy in this beautiful season!

Looking forward to serving you in 2021!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! LD O S

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LD O S #407 6438 195A St

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5260 Ferry Road

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SOLD COMMITTED SOUTH DELTA Professionals

LIFESTYLE

BC FERRIES SPIRIT TRAIL

COOPERATION Beach Grove FOR NEIGHBOUR INVESTMENT Deas Island Park DIEFENBAKER PARK

HOLLY

Heritage BUYERS

REAL ESTATE Farms

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MAY DAYS

REAL ESTATE IS COLLABORATIVE As independent Realtors, we have collaborated to showcase prime real estate listings to our South Delta community. We’re dedicated to continuing to provide you with excellent service and expert advice!

If you are interested in any of these featured listings or want to talk about the real estate market, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with one of us. We are all here to help.

Jenn McGregor

Jennifer Dupuis

Amber Baird

RE/MAX Progroup Realty www.jennmcgregor.com

Sutton Group Seafair Realty www.jenniferdupuis.com

Sutton Group Seafair Realty www.amberbaird.com

Personal Real Estate Corporation

Personal Real Estate Corporation

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-250-5048

604-315-5560

604-908-1593

206 - 4815 55B Street - Ladner

To o all our clients, colleaguess, frien nds & families - we wish you u all a safe and happy holiday.

2020 has been a year to remember in so many ways - let’s take all the kindness, patience and understanding into 2021!

From our families to yourss fam

Happy Holi

Listed By Sutton Seafair Realty

2

| 2

| 992 ft2

$579,000

Bright,spacious,corner unit, on the quiet side of one of Ladner’s newest buildings. Enjoy the view from the fantastic rooftop terrace. 2 parking & in-suite storage.

323 - 1120 Tsatsu Shores Drive - Tsawwassen

Listed By Sutton Seafair Realty

2

| 2

| 1282 ft2

$669,000

Incredible Waterfront living, 40 minutes from the city! Do yourself a favour and make an appointment today. This unique building is STUNNING! Store your water toys right out front and start living life on the beach today.

1695 W. 68th Avenue - Vancouver

8

|8

Listed By Sutton Seafair Realty

Listed By Sutton Seafair Realty

Listed By Sutton Seafair Realty

| 3632 ft | 4753 ft Lot $3,488,000 2

105 - 5555 13A Avenue - Tsawwassen

603 - 10603 140 Street - Surrey

2

CONTEMPORARY CUSTOM BUILT EXECUTIVE HOME! UNIQUE IN MOST PRESTIGIOUS S.W. MARINE LOCATION. 8 Bedrooms, 8 Baths. Lower level features media room, bar. Great mortgage helper w/2 ms Legal suite in lower level PLUS a Laneway house. w b be ed dr om dro

1

+ De n | 1

| 700 ft2

1

$399,000

| 1

| 700 ft2

$429,000

WINDSOR WOODS SHOWSTOPPER!!! If Windsor Woods had a showroom, this would be it! Completely renovated, ground floor unit to die for! South facing, super private patio, brand new appliances,(fisher paykel) kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, you name it, it’s been done. Make your appointment today!

Penthouse new condo with large Den, built in 2019

by Porte, with park & mountain view. Close to skytrain & SFU. Rentals allowed. 2-5-10 warranty

The Market is still very active..... Even during these uncertain times....

Virtual Home Evaluations

Online Feature Sheets & Floor Plans

Sutton Group-Seafair Realty, 100-5000 Bridge Street, Ladner, BC, V4K 2K4

Electronic Signing

Virtual Tours / Showings / Open Houses

Remax Progroup Realty, 5090 48th Avenue, Ladner, BC, V4K 2X7

December 31, 2020 The Delta Optimist A33

Centennial Beach

Market Days

FRED GINGELL PARK

Boundary Bay

SUNNY TSAWWASSEN

Solidarity SELLERS

PORT GUICHON

United

Alison Steen

Jackie Lauder

Julianne Maxwell

Sutton Group Seafair Realty www.yolandahoolsema.com

Sutton Group Seafair Realty www.alisonsteen.com

Sutton Group Seafair Realty www.lauderhomes.com

RE/MAX Progroup Realty www.juliannemaxwell.com

604-790-5859

306 - 1172 55 Street - Tsawwassen

2

| 2

| 1350 ft2

778-840-8377

604-817-5579

2

Fabulous renovated 1350sq.ft. Penthouse unit with west exposed balcony in The Heathwood, a self managed well run complex. Perfect for downsizers. Perfect location, easy walk to shops, library, restaurants, pub and transit.

105 - 1120 Tsatsu Shores Drive - Tsawwassen

| 2

| 1149 ft

2

301 - 231 E. Pender Street - Vancouver

Listed By Sutton Seafair Realty

Listed By Remax Progroup Realty

$625,000

REALTOR

Personal Real Estate Corporation

216 - 1166 54A Street - Tsawwassen

Listed By Sutton Seafair Realty

Community

CONDO SHOP LOCAL

Yolanda Hoolsema 604-375-7250

MOVING

MEMORIAL PARK

LADNER VILLAGE

SUPPORT

TOWNHOME

Eagles

SALE EXPERTS COLLABORATION

$629,000

1

BRIO - only 5 years old & in the heart of Tsawwassen, walk to shops, restaurants, recreation, open layout, master bedroom w/ huge walk in closet & ensuite, covered deck, 1 secure parking space & storage locker.

|1

| 750 ft2

$645,000

Investor Alert! 4 years new! 1 bed + DEN w patio & views! Concrete construction! Concrete floors, open kitchen/living, high end appliances & den w murphy bed.

Gas & heat incl! RENTALS ALLOWED!

NEW LISTING

15 - 2925 King George Blvd - South Surrey

5443 Paton Drive - Tsawwassen

Listed By Sutton Seafair Realty

4

+ Den | 2

| 1028 ft2

Listed By Remax Progroup Realty

| 3

| 1850 ft2

Listed By Sutton Seafair Realty

$759,000

AMAZING Waterfront!! 2 bedroom and a den. Look no further and start living your dream life on the beach just 40 minutes from the city! Call today.

Welcome to the Keystone townhome Complex! This unit has 3 Bdrm, 3 Bath has 1850 sq ft with an open living space with an entertainers kitchen. Walking distance to shopping, restaurants & transit.

5163 Heron Bay Close - Tsawwassen

970 Gale Drive - Tsawwassen

Listed By Sutton Seafair Realty

3

3

$749,000

|3

| 1850 ft | Built 1993 2

$1,049,000

LOCATION, LOCATION! Bring all your renovation ideas to this Ladner Beauty situated in a fantastic Cul-de-sac. South exposed, private backyard, great layout, double garage.

4

|2

| 1950 ft2 | 11,884 ft2 Lot $1,358,000

Builder, Investor, Developer Alert! Coveted Paton Drive in Historic Ladner. This could be your opportunity! Move in and hold, Rent it out or develop. Suitable 2 level with some updating including, bathrooms and flooring. Large, West exposed lot.

4871 12th Avenue - Tsawwassen

Listed By Sutton Seafair Realty

Listed By Sutton Seafair Realty

4

4

|3

|2 2104 104 fftt2 | 80 8030 ft2 Lot $1,150,000

Updated, bright & spacious, family home! Featuring refinished original hardwood floors, fully renovated baths, large kitchen w/ tons of storage, & gas cooktop. Rec-room, 4th bedroom & full bath on lower level. English Bluff Elementary school catchment!

|3

| 3035 ft2 | 9924 ft2 Lot $1,325,000

One of a kind character home re-built in 2003! Extremely charming w/ wrap around porches, & 100 yr old reclaimed wood floors. Amazing outdoor space w/composite deck & hot tub, PLUS your own detached artist studio s dio! io!!

Your Real Estate Professional is Prepared..... Real Estate is an Essential Servicce!!

Keeps Showing Groups Small

Don’t touch anything

Sutton Group-Seafair Realty, 1625 56 Street, Tsawwassen, BC, V4L 2B2

Stay home if you are sick

Use hand sanitizer

Wear a Mask

Remax Progroup Realty, 5360 12th Avenue, Delta, BC, V4M 2B3

A34 The Delta Optimist December 31, 2020

2019: TOP 10% OF GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS®

To all my valued clients, thank you for making 2020 another successful year!

60 Homes Sold in 2020!!

Trisha

Successfully Selling South Delta Real Estate

NEW LISTING: 5346 9TH AVENUE $1,608,000 JUST LISTED: 4875 LINDEN DRIVE $1,285,000 Brand new, ultra modern family home built by Urban Art Renovated Family home in Central Ladner.

Developments.

NEW LISTING: 5342 9TH AVENUE 120-1892 STARLING DRIVE $429,000 $1,674,000

NEW LISTING: 302-1118 55 STREET $508,000

Beautiful, brand new, air conditioned Get into the Market in this new condo. Central stunner with clean modern updates.

NO GST! home close to schools

Trisha Murphy 604.312.7621 MASTERS AWARD

2018

2018

Personal Real Estate Corporation

Sold@TrishaMurphy.ca

Dynamic Marketing • Expert Contract Knowled d ge Experienced Negotiating Skills Sutton Group - Seafair Realty: 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen, BC C *Based on 2020 GVRB MLS Sales

Rachel Realtor

December 31, 2020 The Delta Optimist A35

2019: TOP 10% OF GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS®

Wishing you a peaceful holiday and healthy, happy New Year!

34-1700 56 ST 95-15588 32 AVE 101-5472 11 AVE 107-1300 HUNTER RD 109-1100 56 ST 113-4977 SPRINGS BLVD 120-1892 STARLING DR 201-5555 13 AVE

206-15155 36 AVE 211-1120 TSATSU SHORES 231 MORNINGSIDE DR 296 66A STREET 310-5518 14 AVE 345 CENTENNIAL PKWY 363 CENTENNIAL PKWY 532 TSAWWASSEN BEACH

607-1350 VIEW CR

1290 MORRIS CRES 1397 DUNCAN DR 1511 DUNCAN DR 1539 CEDAR SPRINGS 1542 KIRKWOOD RD 1650 FARRELL CRES

1059 WALALEE DR

1654 57 STREET 4953 10A AVENUE

5625 GOLDENROD CR

5691 16 AVENUE

4986 8A AVENUE 5007 LINDEN DR 5117 LINDEN DR 5159 GALWAY DR

4950 12 AVENUE

5310 3 AVENUE

306-1172 55 ST

5234 11 AVE

5346 4A AVE

898 GALE DRIVE 225-6505 3 AVE 453 55 STREET

Trisha Murphy 604.312.7621 MASTERS AWARD

2018

2018

Personal Real Estate Corporation

Sold@TrishaMurphy.ca

Dynamic Marketing • Expert Contract Knowled d ge Experienced Negotiating Skills Sutton Group - Seafair Realty: 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen, BC C *Based on 2020 GVRB MLS Sales

Rachel Realtor

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5148 Winskill Drive, Tsaw $2,698,000

4609 Kensington Court, Ladner $1,329,000

310 Tsawwassen Beach Rd, Tsaw $2,199,000

5092B Bentley Drive, Ladner $950,000

Private luxury estate on a level ½ acre lot. Premier loca�on.

Enjoy year-around resort living with a completely private south exposed backyard with pool, hot tub, fire table, cabana, and plenty of grass area for games or entertaining. Renovated 6 bedroom, 7 bathroom home with numerous living op�ons.

YOUR FAMILY DESERVES THE BEST... wall to wall comfort in over 2600 sq. ". with 4 bedrooms, double car garage & fun centred backyard with hot tub. Nothing to do, this home is completely renovated & located in an outstanding cul-de-sac. LOOK NO FURTHER.

Building Lot. Seldom available. Services at lot line.

Build you dream home in one of West Ladner’s most dis�nguished neighbourhoods-Victory South. 7,740 sq. ". , RS5 Zoned with buildable of 3,280 sq. ". Plus 452 sq.". garage.

UNPARALLED VIEW & WATERFRONT! Resort living all year round!

Ideal loca�on to build an exci�ng new home for your family.

Zoned RS1 with an approx. buildable of 5,000 sq. ". + garage.

Lot size 13, 51 sq. ". Private Road- access by appt. Super cute rancher with stairs to beach & parking-ideal to rent un�l build.

5642 Grove Avenue, Ladner $4,299,000

#303-5518 14th Avenue, Tsaw $559,000

5052 Cedar Springs Drive, Tsaw $1,788,000

#136-5421 10th Avenue, Tsaw $595,000

Development opportunity near 1 acre (41774 sf) lot fron�ng 2 roads. Adjacent to mul�family development.

Walk to Hawthorne school and park. Five bedroom two bath 2600 ".² to level basement home

Windsor Woods. A bright & beau�fully updated 949 sq. ".

2-bedroom apartment with 2 full bathrooms, 2 side by side parking spots, 2 decks & locker. Corner-end unit with scenic views of Highland Park. Fabulous find & move-in ready!

SOLD #305-4745 54A Street, Ladner $509,900

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.

SOLD #101-1369 56th Street, Tsaw

SOLD 5172 45th Avenue, Ladner

1656 Farrell Crescent, Tsaw $1,749,900

One of a kind West Coast Contemporary in desirable Beach Grove.

2200 sq. ". 4 bedrooms & den/media room, 3 bathrooms with an amazingly stylish open concept. Vaulted ceilings with extra large windows maximizing the natural light. Your search has ended.

SOLD 6098 Brodie Road, Ladner

SOLD 5580 Wallace Avenue, Tsaw

SOLD 971 Bayview Drive, Tsaw

SOLD 4591 Aurora Court, Ladner

2,653 SF – 3 brdms – 4 bath – 3,771 SF lot. Den & media room. Views of the 9th Fairway. Customised finishing.

Pkg for 4 cars.

Spacious, bright & prac�cal townhome in the heart of Tsawwassen.

2 large bedrooms plus den. A fully fenced & completely private courtyard. Well run complex. Easy walk to all Tsawwassen ameni�es & recrea�on. Peaceful, Prac�cal & Carefree Living.

SOLD

SOLD

#101-4728 53rd Street, Tsaw $409,900

Fantas�c 830 SF 1 bedroom in popular Sunningdale Phase1. Offering 9”ceilings, HW floors, gas f/p , secure parking and storage and a large West exposed pa�o.

Walk to shops town Center and ameni�es.

SOLD 5205 Deerfield Court, Tsaw

SOLD 5153 Cliff Drive, Tsaw

4562 64th Street, Ladner $1,150,000

RELAX & STAY! A well-built, well-located & well-maintained home in the desirable Holly area. Main floor living with 3 bedrooms up and outstanding vaulted ceilings in living & dining area. Large, fully fenced backyard with shed & privacy. Plenty of parking both in & out.

SOLD B402 - 4821 53rd St, Ladner

SOLD #167-1894 Osprey Drive, Tsaw

SOLD 12860 114A Avenue, Surrey

SOLD 632 Goldenrod Blvd, Tsaw

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ANNIVERSARIES

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Happpppyy 65th Wedddddiiinnngg Annniiivvveeerrrssa sarryy Alan anndd Millllie Ottttteeerr

A Time To Remember

Decceeem mbbbeeerr 27, 2020 m Tarling, Frank & Patricia (née Killy) (Dad & Mom, Grandpa & Grandma) Congratulations on your 60th Wedding Anniversary!

60 years later, you have 3 children, 3 grandchildren, many close relatives, countless friends, and best of all, a successful loving marriage.

Best wishes from your loving family

Congratulations on 65 years together and thank you for everything.

We love you and are so proud of you, Jacquie and Doug, Ken and Barbara, Linda and all the grandchildren.

REMEMBRANCES

REMEMBRANCES OBITUARIES

OBITUARIES

SPRATT, Samuel Robert February 18, 1932 − December 18, 2020 FOSTER, Douglas Allan September 13, 1941 − December 12, 2020 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Doug Foster, who passed away peacefully on Saturday December 12th, 2020.

He will be greatly missed by his daughter Jillian (Aldo) and stepson David (Alissa) and his beloved grandsons Alexander, Zachary, Tyson and Jackson who brought him tremendous joy.

He is survived by his brothers Brian (Del) and Herb, sisters Lorraine (Ron) and Dorothy (Alan) and their families. He was predeceased by his longtime partner Patricia in 2015.

Doug was a friend to so many and considered his friends family, and several of these friendships stretched back 70 years. Doug was an avid sports fan − he played and watched all sports . He never missed a game and was everyone’s go−to for highlights and scores! When it was time to retire from team sports, he found a new passion, cycling.

Doug enjoyed travelling and was happy to be able to visit so many different countries, even cycling through a few. He loved spending time with family and friends, especially his grandsons − and was the number one fan at all their games!

In keeping with the provincial health orders − there will be no service at this time. We will have a celebration of life in 2021, when we can be together to share all the great stories. Until then, raise a glass and a toast to an extraordinary father, grandfather, brother, friend and teammate!

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Doug’s memory to Kidsportbc.ca

Samuel Robert (Bob) Spratt, our Dad passed away peacefully on December 18, 2020, surrounded by his daughters. He is now reunited with our Mom, Delta, who predeceased him four years ago. He is predeceased by his parents; sister, Sheila of Winnipeg; and many friends. He is survived by his daughters, Linda McCabe (Paul), Diane Hansen (Brett), and Roberta Leevers (Michael); his granddaughters, Emily McCabe (Chad) and Laura Hansen; and his lifelong friend, Harry Erickson of Vancouver.

His love of sports led to his coaching and managing baseball, softball and hockey teams in Tsawwassen and Richmond. He was also a Canadian Minor Football Official for 20 plus years in Winnipeg, Toronto, and the Lower Mainland.

Dad was a tireless volunteer. Volunteering and giving back was a big part of his life. He gave his time to the BC Cancer Society, the Masonic Driver Program for Cancer Patients and was a long−time blood donor to the Red Cross. He supported Covenant House, Delta Hospital Foundation and many other causes close to his heart.

Dad loved politics! He volunteered, managed election campaigns and never shied away from a lively political discussion.

Dad was a member of the Masonic Lodge from 1962 and served as Grand Master of Tsawwassen Lodge 185. He was also a founding member and past President of the T.O.O.B. Dad and Mom spend their retirement years travelling and cruising the world.

Dad’s last years were spent at the Waterford Retirement Home with the last two years on the Care Floor. He received loving care and support from the nurses and care aides for this last part of his life for which we are so grateful.

We will miss him greatly.

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

MACKIE, Robin Bruce 1930−2020 We are told that Mackie died from a slip−and−fall, but we find that hard to believe. For a man variously known as Captain Mackie, Mackie of Carrickbraith, ’Mah Kee’, ’the Great One’, ’the Baron of Skana’, ’Mackie the Magician’, ’the Beast’, Honoured Sir, MacAoidh na carraige Bhreatannach, ’King George’, ’Am Fitheach’, His Lordship, etc., it seems more probable that he would’ve been killed in a suspicious fencing match; or by imploding bagpipes; or while lost skiing to Shangri−La; or by a tainted martini or home−made steak tartare; or after spying upon a Vodou ritual in a midnight graveyard; or mixing a suspect bowl of kava in Fiji; or in a stage illusion gone horribly wrong; or while swimming with sharks in the Caribbean; or in a fiery fighter−plane collision − all experiences of his life.

On second thought, probably not the collision: he was too skilled and professional a pilot to allow himself to hit something while flying. After serving King and Country in the R.C.A.F, Mackie went on to have a 35−year career as a civil airline pilot, flying all over the globe. He began this career in an era when air travel was romantic and pilots were akin to rock stars. Imagine if James Bond had signed on with Pacific Western Airlines rather than the British secret service and you’ll have a sense of how Mackie spent his career. Throughout his days, Mackie always made sure to have the right (and correct) word; a pair of polished shoes, a pressed shirt, and creased trousers; and a cocktail ready for a guest. Mackie − especially as Captain Mackie − aimed to project an intimidating mien, but those who knew him well, knew him to be a truly gentle man. Yet he lamented the loss of his youth and all that he enjoyed while young. After his first fall in May, he should’ve slowed things down; hired others to keep his yard and make repairs to his Spanish−style hacienda; and started walking with a walker. But he was determined not to let his age dictate his limitations. The only aid he permitted himself was a silver−handled walking stick, which he paired with a lint−free homburg. And the only way in which he slowed down was by limiting himself to one martini a day. The neighbourhood sent Mackie off with a wake in July, at which only the booze flowed more than the tears. And instead of a banshee shrieking his death, Mackie had a comet streaking through the heavens. He claimed he wanted his epitaph to read, ’He died unrepentant’. But the epitaph that Robert Burns wrote for his own ’Ever Honoured Father’ applies equally as well: ’Here lie the loving husband’s dear remains, the tender father, and the gen’rous friend.’ Not only will Mackie be missed, he will be unmatched. Concedere Sperno!

May the Sunshine of Comfort Dispel the Clouds of despair

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

Tributes for December Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation gratefully acknowledges gifts in memory of: Rae Archer Darlene Balcome Frank Barr Leonard Bolus Colin Brock Maureen (Paddy) Bruce Carol Bunker Gordon Carney James Carney Duncan & Debbie Chow Dennis Currie Alison Denis Luke Fahrmann Rolf Gerherds Ronnie Gibson Doug Husband Bonnie Hydes Fred K. Kennedy Joan Klassen Louise Kuran Helen Lankin David Laurent Arden Leung Glenn Martinolich Margaret McRae Glenn Owens Jean Pallitt Mary Elizabeth Peebles Herb Robinson Joan Robinson Debbie Sammon Terry Sammon Sr Robert Savage Patricia Anne Stevens Nancy Stoiber Irene & Jim Taylor Bertha Vollhoffer Gerda Wessler •••••••••••••

Your gift assists the Foundation to purchase vital medical equipment for Delta Hospital.

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TITUS, Reginald T. June 17, 1930 − December 23, 2020 Reg passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 23, 2020 surrounded by family. Predeceased by his parents, brother Jack, brother−in−law Walt and son −in−law Barry. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Doreen, sons John (Dolly) and Jim (Leslie) and daughter Jane as well as many grandchildren, great−grandchildren, colleagues and friends.

Reg started his working life at 9 years old in a butcher shop, which he became manager of at 17.

Reg, a high school dropout at grade 9, was determined to succeed. He became a realtor in 1958 and started Titus Realty in 1960. He was chairman of the Real Estate Council of BC and served as president of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board, which in 2005 inducted him as an honourary member. One of Reg’s greatest accomplishments aside from his family was becoming a Notary Public in 1968. He lovingly developed the nickname "The King of Scott Road" due to his many acquisitions along the Scott Road corridor.

He and Doreen enjoyed a beautiful and adventurous life together and were married for almost 65 years. Together they were snowbirds in Palm Springs, traveled extensively, had a love of boating, enjoyed many fun family trips and had countless fond memories with friends.

Reg had a gregarious laugh, sparkling blue eyes, a smile that would light up the room and a tremendously huge heart. His generosity, wit and kindness will be deeply missed.

A celebration of life will be held when it is safe.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Delta Hospital Foundation.

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VAN TOL, Timothy (Tim) May 9, 1962 − December 18, 2020 It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that our family announces that Tim lost his two−year battle with cancer. He was predeceased by his mother, Jenny (2004), brother, Henry (1992), and father− and mother−in−law, Douglas and Barbara Ray. Tim will be deeply missed by his wife of thirty−five years, Norine (nee Ray), daughters Lisa and Christina (Cade) and his wonderful grandson Alexander. Tim is also survived by his father John (Wilma), brothers Ralph, Johnny (Morag), Denny (Taya) and Henry’s son Jermie. He will also be missed by his large extended family, many close friends and the Christian Reform Church family where he was a lifelong member. Tim was born in New Westminster and spent his youth in Telkwa, BC where with his brothers he gained his love for the outdoors and fishing. After moving back permanently to Ladner and meeting the love of his life and future wife, Tim graduated from Delta Secondary School in the class of 1981. Tim found his lifetime career in 1986 with the Overwaitea Food group where he worked in various locations before landing at Save−On−Foods in Ladner. During his time there, he met lifelong friends, co−workers and customers and was a proud member of the 1518 UFCW Union. He retired in November after 34 years of service. For Tim, family always came first.

He loved to go camping and fishing all over BC, especially if he was able to drag his girls and Norine along for the ride. He was an animal lover, and for 19 years, his sidekick Sedge was never far away.

Tim was happiest on the water, and never missed an opportunity to get away with the guys fishing. If he wasn’t in his boat, at a rock concert, or watching a Canucks game, he was out working in his garden − he was FAMOUS for his green thumb.

Tim also loved to travel and looked forward to his annual winter getaway to places like Mexico and Cuba. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the BC Cancer Society in Tim’s honor.

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A40 The Delta Optimist December 31, 2020

This Holiday Season

Give the Gift of Local News

T

oday – and every Thursday – we do something very special: our carriers deliver a copy of the Optimist to nearly every home in South Delta. We wouldn’t be able to do this without the ongoing support of the community.

We know every South Delta resident is familiar with the Optimist and considers it their hometown news source. You trust us for our honest, reliable and timely reporting and because you recognize we care about our community and the impact events have on it.

We tell the stories of South Delta, both in print and online, every day of the week, whether that’s a controversial decision at city hall or a community-wide effort to help the less fortunate.

Readers turn to the Optimist for information on everything from community festivals to theatre productions to what’s happening in area schools or with local sports teams. We keep you in touch with your surroundings which in turn allows you to stay engaged with your community.

We do this by employing trained and reputable journalists to do the work. They attend council meetings, public hearings, school board meetings and countless events. We hold public officials and institutions to account. We have professional photographers on hand to capture important moments for individual families and greater milestones in our city’s history.

Many local communities across Canada no longer have a local newspaper or journalists to take on these tasks, and public discourse has eroded. We are fortunate to have an award-winning team of journalists at the Optimist, which was named top newspaper in its class in all of Canada last year.

To do this we count on our local businesses to support us with their advertising dollars, but we also rely on our readers to do their part by buying a voluntary subscription to the newspaper so it will continue to be delivered to your doorstep every Thursday by a local carrier.

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