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Delta urges province to prevent ‘sabotage’ of Delta Hospice from society board Council writes letter to Health Ministry and FHA amid ongoing controversy SANDOR GYARMATI

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The Fraser Health Authority has the right to take over operations at Delta Hospice. That’s what Mayor George Harvie said as he read from a letter, written by Delta council, at Monday’s council meeting, that will be sent to Health Minister Adrian Dix and health region CEO Dr. Victoria Lee. Opposed to offering medical assistance in dying (MAiD), and set to lose its provincial funding Feb. 25, the Delta Hospice Society board last Friday said it had no choice but to issue layoffs to employees at the 10-bed Irene Thomas Hospice in Ladner. Harvie said the lease and service agreement between the FHA and the Delta Hospice Society will terminate, but the health region is entitled to take over the hospice residence to continue hospice and palliative care services. Delta council is urging the FHA to exercise that right, said Harvie. “We understand that due to the current legal stance of the Delta Hospice Society, there may be a disruption for Delta residents who are seeking access to services at the Irene Thomas Hospice,” said Harvie. “This would be a very disruptive time for Delta residents who worked so hard and contributed

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Health Minister Adrian Dix announced last February that the province has given the leadership of Delta Hospice 365 days’ notice that the society will no longer receive funding or be permitted to provide palliative care. funding that provided Delta their own community-based hospice facility. “Should the current Delta Hospice Society cause a disruption in service, we would strongly request the ministry provide interim hospice beds in provincial health care facilities located in

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Delta in order to allow Delta residents to continue to access critical services in their own community.” The city is imploring the health region to rehire hospice staff laid off by the current board,” said Harvie. “It is incredibly unfortunate that the

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current Delta Hospice Society board is determined to sabotage opportunities for Delta residents to have hospice services in their community. It is vital that steps be taken to ensure that special interest groups do not have the ability to remove beds from our community hospice facility ever again,” he added. In a news release issued to society membership and members of the media last Friday morning, the current society board stated it regrets taking the layoff action. The board also stated it accepts that the provision of MAiD is an elective, legal service, however, nothing in Canadian law requires medically assisted death to be made available everywhere, including their private society. The move has drawn angry reaction from the community as well as the Thomas and Savage families, major donors who helped get the hospice facility built a decade ago. Health Minister Adrian Dix last February announced the society would lose its funding but also promised hospice services would continue in Delta. Fraser Health said it has tried repeatedly to work with the society’s board on a transition plan. See more on this story on our website at: www.delta-optimist.com (under the News tab on the home page).

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DPD names two new deputy chiefs IAN JACQUES

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The Delta police have promoted within and looked outside the organization in naming two new deputy police chiefs for the department. On Friday morning, DPD announced that current DPD Supt. Harj Sidhu is being promoted to Deputy Chief – Operations, and Supt. Michelle Davey, currently with the Vancouver Police Department (VPD), will be taking on the role of Deputy Chief – Administration. “The Police Board was extremely pleased to approve the appointment of both of these well-regarded and highly qualified policing leaders,” said Mayor George Harvie, Chair of the Delta Police Board. “This is also a milestone for the Delta Police Department. Supt. Sidhu will be the department’s first South Asian Deputy Police Chief, while Supt. Davey is the first woman to be named to Deputy Chief here in Delta.” The appointments were necessitated by the recent departure of deputy Chief Norm Lipinski who was named the inaugural Chief of the new Surrey Police Force. “I am proud to be selected as the first Deputy Chief from a diverse background,” says Sidhu. “I’m also excited about the opportunity to work alongside the exemplary women and men of this department. My goal is to continue to serve the citizens of Delta by providing a community centered policing approach that focuses on building safe and healthy communities.” Sidhu was instrumental in introducing

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Business Intelligence Systems that supports evidence based decision making throughout the organization. “Supt. Sidhu has spent his 27-year policing career with the DPD, and is highly respected by his peers for being an approachable and inclusive leader,” said Chief Neil Dubord. “He has demonstrated a strong commitment to collaborating with the community and stakeholders in problem solving issues. Davey was drawn to Delta because of its reputation as a tight- knit community; one that is very committed to its police department. “I am very enthusiastic about working in a smaller community,” said Davey. “I believe I will have a lot of opportunities to create great relationships and community part-

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Supt. Michelle Davey, currently with the VPD, will be taking on the role of Deputy Chief – Administration. nerships in Delta, and I’m looking forward to the chance to make a truly meaningful impact here.” Davey has 24 years’ experience with the VPD, and is currently responsible for Support Services in the Investigations Division. “Supt. Davey is well-known for championing the role of women in policing, and played a key role in the creation of the BC Women in Law Enforcement Association,” added Dubord. “I’m delighted that she brings this passion and of course considerable experience to the Delta Police Department.” See more on this story at: www.deltaoptimist.com.

DPD Counterattack yields fewer impaired drivers IAN JACQUES

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Delta saw fewer impaired drivers – down about 16 per cent from last year. That’s according to Counterattack road check statistics released to the Optimist this week by Delta police. According to DPD spokesperson Cris Leykauf, during the Christmas period from Friday Dec. 11 through Jan. 1, officers took 31 drivers off Delta roads who were believed

to be impaired by drugs and/or alcohol. This includes drivers who refused to blow into the Approved Screening Device. (Refusal has the same penalty as fail.) “Throughout this time police also conducted Counterattack roadblocks and active vehicle stops. Checks were conducted throughout Delta – on busy roads and highways, as well as on quiet streets,” said Leykauf. “Compared to last year during the same time frame, Delta saw fewer impaired drivers - numbers are down about 16 per cent.”

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Leykauf said these figures echo what DPD is seeing overall this year in terms of the number of impaired drivers. “Our preliminary numbers show we are down 13 per cent in 2020, compared to 2019,” she said. “However, we did have a greater number of impaired drivers overall in December 2020 compared to November. And although the holidays are over, we’re not letting up the gas. We will continue make taking impaired drivers off Delta roads a priority in this New Year.”

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They came back from the holiday break exhausted with worry, carrying the fatigue of knowing that it could hit at any time. That’s how Delta Teachers’ Association president Susan Yao is describing the angst among local teachers as they face COVID-19 exposures in the school district. “For instance, one counsellor I was talking to, they don’t know when it’s going to hit them. Of course, counsellors work with kids in multiple cohorts and most of our elementary school counsellors work in more than one school as well,” said Yao. “They’re exhausted, they’re scared, and we have teachers who work in Delta, but live in other school districts, so

their kids go to school in other school districts like Surrey. They’re feeling like they don’t know where they’re safe.” Twelve B.C. Teachers’ Federation local presidents, that represent teachers who work within the Fraser Health region, including Yao, released a statement last week calling on the health authority to improve health and safety standards in schools. The locals are calling on the health authority to work with the provincial government, the office of the provincial health officer and school districts to make a series of changes, including reducing density in classrooms and introducing a mandatory mask policy. Noting just one recent example is an entire North Delta elementary having to self-isolate after an exposure, Yao told

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health of their children and COVID-19 entering their homes because of transmission at school. More needs to be done to improve preventative measures. Many schools in the Fraser Health region are not safe enough and the status quo is unacceptable,” the statement reads.

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Another COVID-19 outbreak declared at KinVillage IAN JACQUES

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KinVillage in Tsawwassen is dealing with two current COVID19 outbreaks. The first involved three residents on the third floor of South Court. KinVillage said no staff have tested positive. In an update posted on their website, KinVillage said the point Prevalence Testing (Nasopharyngeal) for third floor residents and staff completed on Jan. 4 was repeated again on Monday and will be repeated again on Jan. 18 to hopefully confirm clear results for a two-week period from when the outbreak was declared on Jan. 3. KinVillage says the first and second floors are not affected by the outbreak. Residents of these two floors, along

with staff, who wanted to be vaccinated against COVID-19, were to be immunized last Monday, Jan. 4. Residents of the third floor had an opportunity to be vaccinated on Monday, Jan. 11. On Saturday, Fraser Health also declared an outbreak in West Court after three staff tested positive. KinVillage said no residents in West Court have symptoms and the three affected staff are self-isolating at home. As directed by the Medical Health Officer, swabbing was being done on all West Court staff. KinVillage says in addition to existing public health and Fraser Health infection control measures already in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (twice daily monitoring of all residents and staff; enhanced cleaning

protocols), the following measures were put in place on Jan. 7: * Enhanced monitoring of residents and staff for symptoms. * Residents need to remain in their rooms. Group activities have been suspended. Room service for meals is being provided. * Visits including inperson, glass-door and window visits have been suspended. * Admissions to the care home are on hold. This is now the third outbreak at KinVillage in the past five months. Fraser Health declared the first outbreak at KinVillage Sept. 3, after a staff member tested positive. During that outbreak a total of four people were infected and sadly, one resident died. See more on this story at: www.deltaoptimist.com.

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There are encouraging signs coming from staff who are working diligently to contain a COVID-19 outbreak at The Waterford in Tsawwassen. After the weekend, which saw a slight uptick in positive cases, bringing the total to 59 residents in the Independent Living community, Bria Communities, who manages the seniors’ community, said in an update Tuesday night on its website, that of the original 53 residents who tested positive, the vast majority are now feeling well and are coming off self-isolation. “We have a handful of residents who continue to experience some COVID19-related symptoms and remain in isolation until those symptoms have resolved,” said Bria. “Two

of the seven staff who were identified as positive have recovered and returned to work.” The outbreak was declared by Fraser Health in late December. Bria said the Medical Health Officer has advised the following to those residents coming off isolation: “Once you have been directed to come off isolation by Public Health, you may leave your suite and resume normal activities as you can’t spread the infection to others. Until the outbreak is declared over by Public Health, do not engage in any social activities or congregate with other residents/staff in the building.” Bria says they are encouraging residents coming off isolation to continue to self-isolate until the virus is eradicated from the building. However, if residents

leave their suites, they are to wear a mask, practice thorough hand hygiene, diligent social distancing and abide by the current health order. “Self-isolation is the best way for residents who have tested negative to continue to protect themselves,” added Bria. “The Fraser Health LPN will continue to check negative residents for symptoms and residents who display symptoms are tested immediately. All negative residents and staff will be re-tested Thursday. Fraser Health will declare the outbreak over when there are two consecutive weeks with no positive tests. “As a result of the diligence of our entire staff team, the outbreak has not spread to the Care Centre. A vaccination clinic for Care Centre residents is scheduled for Thursday.”

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Delta homeowners will be paying an extra $27 on their utility bills this year. Council on Monday gave preliminary approval to the flat rate utility bill, which is to see an increase to $1,157 for a single-family home. Last year the utility bill increased by $40 and in 2019 it went up by $30. According to Delta staff, major costs include the purchase of services from Metro Vancouver, contractual costs for garbage and recycling programs, contribution to capital for water and sewer distribution system improvements and operating costs to maintain the systems. The water rate is going up by $20 and sewer by $7, while the solid waste

charge remains the same. A staff report notes the 2021 Metro Vancouver regional water and sewer costs have increased by 4.7 per cent and 1.6 per cent respectively, resulting in a $22 increase to the regional portion of the flat rate utility bill. An additional $5 increase covers Delta costs. Concern was expressed about Metro Vancouver’s increasing rates, which Coun. Lois Jackson described as becoming “unbelievable and may not be sustainable for taxpayers” over the next 10 years. The report notes that the cost increases are driven predominantly by Metro Vancouver’s expanding capital programs. Staff will continue to work with Metro Vancouver to ascertain the long range financial

planning strategies and how this will impact Delta residents and businesses. Mayor George Harvie said representatives from the regional district, including board chair Sav Dhaliwal, will be asked to meet with council to discuss Metro’s future rates. Coun. Bruce McDonald said he’s not alarmed by the charge as Metro is able to ensure probably the cleanest drinking water in the world. When it comes to solid waste utility services, the report notes Delta entered into an agreement with Recycle BC last year, which resulted in cost savings for recycling services. However, increased costs are anticipated for green waste disposal for the upcoming year.

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estaurant owners are in survival mode as they try to stay afloat amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. In a story published this week by Business in Vancouver (available on our website at www.deltaoptimist.com), reporter Glen Korstrom takes a look at restaurants, tourism and hospitality business owners and the loss of business due to the pandemic. According to his report, before the pandemic, the province’s restaurant industry was the third-largest private-sector employer, generating $15 billion annually. Now it is estimated that about 20 per cent of the province’s restaurants have been forced to close and that number could rise even higher – to 30 per cent by the time some of the restrictions ease. Here in Delta, thanks to the support of the business community, it’s economic recovery taskforce, Delta council and lots of ingenuity, restaurants have managed to pivot offering additional patio space for in-house dining options, enhanced take-out options and other ways to serve their customers. Many of our restaurants are familyowned and operated, employ locals and have played a huge role in the social connectivity of this community. I sure hope that all of our restaurants find a way to survive. I try and support locally as much as possible and have been very impressed with the service and the health and safety protocols at our local eateries, so when a note from a reader last week came into my in-box, I was quite surprised. In part the note read: “My teenager works at a local restaurant and she has been sworn at and treated rudely by members of our community who feel they’re entitled to things they are not. Be kind, be patient, be respectful and if you can’t - stay home.” No one should be treated like this – at the best of times – let alone during a pandemic. Let’s all remember to, as this reader suggests, be kind, be respectful and support our local restaurants.

Patients caught up in Hospice Society dispute are the biggest losers

t was hard to watch last weekend’s television interview with Cecil Hardy. Hardy is a 78-year-old South Delta resident dying of cancer who spoke from his hospice bed in Ladner last Sunday. The interview will break your heart. Hardy is distraught over layoff notices given out by the Delta Hospice Society board, who in an unnecessary display of theatrics, have terminated hospice clinical staff as of Feb. 24. Hospice Society president Angela Ireland says they had no choice in anticipation of Fraser Health taking over the facility, after the society refused to provide medical assistance in dying on religious grounds. I say that’s a lie. If she and her board have one ounce of compassion they will recognize the anguish they are causing Mr. Hardy, residents and staff of the Irene Thomas Hospice. Ms. Ireland, do the right thing and resign as board president and let Fraser Health take control of the hospice immediately. Ms. Ireland, you and your board know it’s a done

Community Comment INGRID ABBOTT

deal. Minister of Health Adrian Dix has spoken, you have lost the hospice and now it’s the patients who are suffering. My deceased husband, who died of pancreatic cancer in 2007, was fortunate to pass at home, but hospice was always an option. Having cared for someone at end of life, any added stress surrounding care would have sent me over the edge. The palliative teams’ job is extremely challenging, so it’s imperative their work environment is calm and supportive. Staff and families already have to deal with the immense stress of a pandemic, and now it’s clear the current board is not making the transition easy.

Fraser Health says, “We have made repeated efforts to work with the current Society to ensure that hospice care, including the staff, can continue seamlessly at the existing facility. These efforts have been unsuccessful.” According to MLA Ian Paton, Fraser Health will be shutting down the hospice on Feb. 25, but no staff will be laid off, they will be offered positions in other areas of Fraser Health. The 10 beds will be shuttered for the meantime. Fraser Health will, “restructure the hospice”, and reopen at a time yet to be announced. This all could have been avoided if the society’s board had approved medical assistance in dying, and failing that had genuinely worked to put patients first. Mr. Hardy says it best, “All I am trying to do is live my life for as long as I can, for my family.” Ingrid Abbott is a freelance broadcaster and writer who believes in MAID and the importance of hospice care in a loving and compassionate society.

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Letters

- Monday, January 18, 2021

Chicken bylaw is absurd

Editor: Re: Backyard chicken bylaw moving forward (Optimist, Jan. 7) This is absurd. You have people that cannot put out garbage properly without driving through it because of raccoons.

Keep chickens out of single-detached residential lots. Because of my neighbor throwing food waste into her garden; this attracted raccoons which tried to get into my attic.

You want chickens - go live on a big farm. It is $300 per call for a roofer to check your roof and attic. Keep chickens where they should be - cooked or in a bucket. B. Bingley

Sherwin column hit the mark Editor: Re: Community Comment, Optimist, Jan. 7 Hurrah, hurrah for Brad Sherwin. Halfwit politicians, how many more of them are out there? Traditional visits to holiday destinations, saving for years to visit family that they have not seen for a period of time.

Bad judgement doesn’t begin to explain their behavior. I have a few friends who could not go oversees to hold and kiss goodbye to their dying mothers. I too, have grandchildren overseas whom I have not seen for 18 months, one of whom had to self-isolate recently due to a COVID-

19 contact. I too had a tradition to visit them every Christmas, but not this time. (What a blessing Facetime is). As you said Brad, dumb people help elect these politicians. Look no further than the 49th parallel, and it’s only six km from my front door. Clive Dixon

So much for buying local gas Editor: So last week I was in Richmond, and noted gas prices were between $1.249 and $1.269 and all full serve. I returned to Tsawwassen at 2:30 p.m. to find they were $1.359, and all the sta-

tions are almost always selling at the same prices, and all are self-service. So much for competition and being encouraged to buy locally, at least as far as gas is concerned. Lorne Chernochan

Why the difference in gas prices? Editor: Wondering why the gas prices are so different in Ladner than in Tsawwassen. Last Thursday (Jan. 7), most stations in Tsawwassen 135.9. Most stations in

Ladner 124.9. I like to shop local, but a 0.11 cents difference is a bit much. I think Tsawwassen prices are the highest in the B.C. Brian Hansen

Forever grateful to my guardian angel Editor: It was Nov. 28, 2020, a perfectly clear, sunny afternoon. While riding a motorcycle over to a friend’s house, I found myself in a sudden life or death situation. A farm truck had cut right in front of me on Deltaport Way while attempting to make a U-turn. I was forced to lay my bike down to avoid crashing into the back of the steel box attached to the truck. I’m not sure what exactly happened or how on earth I avoided the truck,

but I found myself on the pavement, with no idea of which way I was facing, where I was on the road, or where the bike ended up. The only thing I remember is a woman sitting behind me holding my head and keeping anyone from moving me until the ambulance arrived. She sat with me, kept me calm, and was the only source of comfort I had. This brings me to needing to reach out to her and the fire department who put on the

back board while waiting for ambulance transport. We don’t realize how important these acts of kindness are until they are faced head on. I will never take for granted all of the people who give so selflessly to help others. I will be forever grateful to my guardian angel on that November day. I would love to be able to thank the person who kept me calm while waiting for the ambulance. If you are reading this, I’d love to buy you a coffee. Matt McQueen

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Amendments to Secondary Suite Requirements Notice is hereby given that the City of Delta will be holding a Public Hearing to receive representations from all persons who deem it in their interest to address Council regarding the following proposed bylaw. A Council meeting is scheduled to immediately follow this Public Hearing in the event Council wishes to give further consideration to the project at that time.

Date: Monday, January 18, 2021 Time: 4:00 p.m. Place: Virtual/Zoom

Project:

Amendments to Secondary Suite Requirements (File No. P19-06)

Location:

Various single detached residential properties throughout Delta

Applicant:

City of Delta

Proposal:

Amend the requirements for secondary suites in the Zoning Bylaw and delegate authority to discharge restrictive covenants that prohibit secondary suites on a property (as described below).

Telephone: 604.946.3380

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017, Amendment Bylaw No. 7953, 2020” To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017” by:

• Deleting Section 6.1.8(a)(i) to allow secondary suites on properties which are less than 15 m wide; and

• Deleting Section 8.2.5 to allow secondary suites on properties that can fit three on-site parking spaces regardless of parking configuration.

Delegation of Discharges of Covenants Prohibiting Secondary Suites Many previously developed properties have a restrictive covenant registered on title that prohibits secondary suites. Should the above-noted Zoning Bylaw amendments be adopted, the authority to approve and execute discharges and amendments of restrictive covenants to allow secondary suites would be delegated to the Director of Community Planning and Development where no variances are required. IMPORTANT COVID-19 INFORMATION REGARDING THIS PUBLIC HEARING This Public Hearing 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 COVID-19, comments must be provided in writing in advance or at the hearing by telephone or videoconference.

• PARTICIPATE IN THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS: Any persons who believe that their interest will be affected by the proposed project shall be given an opportunity to provide their comments (support, concerns or opposition) to Council in the following ways: 1. Write to: Mayor and Council, City of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta BC V4K 3E2 2. Email: mayor-council@delta.ca 3. Telephone: 604.946.3220 4. Video Conference (must register in advance – details below) To observe the proceedings, the meeting will be broadcast live through video streaming at www.delta.ca/watchlive. Members of the public may listen and watch the proceedings via the City’s website if they do not wish to provide a verbal comment.

• PROVIDING WRITTEN COMMENTS TO COUNCIL:

Correspondence addressed to Mayor and Council will form part of the public record for this Public Hearing. Correspondence must include your name and full address and be received by the Office of the City Clerk no later than 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 18, 2021. To be included in the agenda, correspondence must be submitted before 12 noon on Friday, January 15, 2021. Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning the project after the Public Hearing has concluded.

• ATTEND THE HEARING VIA ELECTRONIC MEANS:

To attend the meeting electronically or by telephone, you must register with the Office of the City Clerk before 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 18, 2021. To register you must email PublicHearing@delta.ca or call 604.946.3220 and provide: 1. 2. 3. 4.

the Public Hearing meeting date; the reference “Secondary Suite Requirements”; whether you will attend by telephone or videoconference; and your contact information (Name, Address, Phone Number, and Email Address).

Once registered, you will be provided the details needed to participate.

• FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROJECT:

Access to the proposed Bylaw, staff report, and other relevant information and regulations are available on the City of Delta Website: www.delta.ca at: https://delta.civicweb.net/filepro/documents Report: November 23, 2020 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.02 Staff Contact: Rachael Ward — 604.952.3153

If you have a general inquiry regarding the project 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. CityofDeltaBC | www.delta.ca/watchlive

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NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEARING – Tuesday, January 26, 2021 Notice is hereby given that the City of Delta will be holding a public hearing to receive representations from all persons wh o deem it in their interest to address Council regarding the following proposed bylaws. This meeting will be held on: Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2021 Time: 4:00 pm Place: Virtual / Zoom A Council meeting is scheduled to immediately follow this Public Hearing in the event Council wishes to give further consideration to the projects at that time.

Project No. 1: Amendment of Accessory Structure Height Regulations (P20-01B)

Project No. 2: Application for Rezoning (LU009019)

Location: Various locations throughout Delta Applicant: City of Delta Telephone: 604.946.3380 Proposal: Zoning amendments to reduce the maximum permitted height of accessory structures in single detached and duplex residential zones.

Location: 7410 Giroday Place, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 2 Applicant: Karamjit S Cheema Telephone: 604.710.6389 Proposal: Application for Rezoning in order to permit construction of a single detached dwelling with a larger floor area than what is currently permitted.

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment Bylaw No. 7955, 2020”

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment Bylaw No. 7972, 2020”

To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017” by reducing the maximum permitted height of flat roofed accessory structures (not including detached garages) from 3.75 m to 3 m and the permitted height of pitched roofed accessory structures from 3.75 m to 3 m to the mid-roof and from 4.6 m to 3.75 m to the roof ridge. This will apply to single detached and duplex residential zones.

To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017” by rezoning the subject property from Duplex/Single Detached Residential 3 (RS3) to Single Detached Residential 6 (RS6) in order to allow construction of a single detached dwelling with 269 m2 of aboveground floor area, which would exceed the maximum permitted floor area of the existing zone. The proposed dwelling would be two-and-a-half storeys and include an in-ground basement and a secondary suite. Staff Contact: Babak Behnia, 604.946.3269 Web Location: December 7, 2020 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.02

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977 Amendment Bylaw No. 7994, 2020” To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by reducing the maximum permitted height of flat roofed accessory structures (not including detached garages) from 3.75 m to 3 m and the permitted height of pitched roofed accessory structures from 3.75 m to 3 m to the mid-roof and from 4.6 m to 3.75 m to the roof ridge. This will apply to single detached and duplex residential Comprehensive Development Zones. Staff Contact: Laura Ryan, 604.946.3395 Web Location: December 14, 2020 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.03

Map NO. 2 FILE NO. LU009019

Project No. 3: Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (LU009030) Locations: 11641 and 11651 92 Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 3 Applicant: Joe Muego, Hearth Architectural Inc. Telephone: 604.803.6990 Proposal: Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit in order to permit subdivision and development of three single detached residential lots. “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment Bylaw No. 7993, 2020” To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017” by rezoning the subject properties from Duplex/Single Detached Residential 3 (RD3) to Single Detached Residential 5 (RS5) in order to allow a three-lot subdivision and construction of a new single detached dwelling with an in-ground basement on each lot. No secondary suites are proposed. Development Variance Permit LU009030 To vary Section 11.50.8 in “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017” by reducing the minimum lot width for subdivision in the Single Detached Residential 5 (RS5) Zone from 15 m to 13.8 m for proposed Lots 1, 2 and 3. Staff Contact: Sabrina Brar, 604.946.3332 Web Location: December 7, 2020 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.01

Map NO. 3 FILE NO. LU009030

Project No. 4: Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (LU009055) Location: 10965 84 Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 4 Applicant: Cheng Properties Telephone: 604.655.9172 Proposal: Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit in order to permit subdivision and development of two single detached residential lots. “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment Bylaw No. 7989, 2021” To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017” by rezoning the subject property from Single Detached Residential 1 (RS1) to Single Detached Residential 7 (RS7) in order to allow a two-lot subdivision and construction of a new single detached dwelling with an in-ground basement on each lot. No secondary suites are proposed. Development Variance Permit LU009055 To vary the following provisions in “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017” 

Section 11.70.8 by reducing the minimum lot area for subdivision from 335 m2 to 314 m2 for proposed Lot 1; and  Section 11.70.8 by reducing the minimum average lot depth for subdivision from 30 m to 28.6 m for proposed Lots 1 and 2. Staff Contact: Layne French, 604.946.3355 Web Location: January 11, 2021 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.02 MAP NO. 4 FILE NO. LU009055

No Map required Various Properties

IMPORTANT COVID-19 INFORMATION REGARDING THIS PUBLIC HEARING This Public Hearing 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 COVID-19, it is strongly recommended that comments be provided in writing in advance or at the hearing by telephone or videoconference.

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NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEARING – Tuesday, January 26, 2021

(Cont.)

Notice is hereby given that the City of Delta will be holding a public hearing to receive representations from all persons wh o deem it in their interest to address Council regarding the following proposed bylaws. This meeting will be held on: Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2021 Time: 4.00 p.m. Place: Virtual / Zoom A Council meeting is scheduled to immediately follow this Public Hearing in the event Council wishes to give further consideration to the projects at that time. Project No. 6: Application for Rezoning (LU008978)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Location: Various Locations throughout Delta Applicant: City of Delta Telephone: 604.946.3380 Proposal: Amend the Greenhouse Gas emission reduction target and complete housekeeping amendments to the Official Community Plan (OCP).

Location: 5761 6 Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 6 Applicant: City of Delta Telephone 604.946.3380 Proposal: Application for Rezoning in order to rezone the subject property from Agriculture (A1) Zone to Urban Interface Agriculture (A3) Zone.

PARTICIPATE IN THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS Any persons who believe that their interest in property will be affected by the proposed project shall be given an opportunity to provide their comments (support, concerns and/or opposition) to Council in the following ways:

“The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985 Amendment Bylaw No. 7978, 2020”

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment Bylaw No. 7880, 2020”

Project No.5: Proposal to Amend the Official Community Plan (P20-14)

To amend “The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” by:  Updating the Greenhouse Gas emission reduction target in Policy 2.11.1 in Schedule A to be consistent with the International Panel on Climate Change recommended target and a number of other Climate Change policies reflecting current practices and achievements;  Clarifying the intent to accommodate coach house residential development in the Residential Ground-Orientated (North Delta) (RG(ND)) designation up to a density of 62 units per hectare (25 units per acre);  Changing all the abbreviated references for Agriculture on all Future Land Use Plans, including the Future Land Use Plan insets on the Future Land Use Plan in Schedule A, to be “A” not “AGR”;  Clarifying the Streamside Protection and Enhancement Area (SPEA) exemption applies to all public works and services carried out by Delta and other public bodies; and  Reinstating the overlapping area of development permit areas in Ladner Village (LV1) and Delta Civic Centre (LV3) which was inadvertently changed in a previous OCP consolidation. Staff Contact: Laura Ryan, 604.946.3395 Web Location: November 23, 2020 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.03

No Map required Various Properties

To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017” by rezoning the subject property from Agricultural (A1) Zone to Urban Interface Agriculutre (A3) Zone in order to address existing and potential land use conflicts at the interface between an agricultural land use and an urban land use. Staff Contact: Susan Elbe, 604.946.3389 Web Location: December 14, 2020 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.02

Write to:

Email:

Mayor and Council City of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC V4K 3E2 mayor-council@delta.ca

Telephone or Video Conference (must register in advance – details below)

To observe the proceedings, the meeting will be broadcast live through video streaming at www.delta.ca/watchlive. Members of the public are strongly urged to listen and watch the proceedings via the City's website if they do not wish to provide a verbal comment. PROVIDING WRITTEN COMMENTS TO COUNCIL: Correspondence addressed to Mayor and Council will form part of the public record for this Public Hearing. Correspondence must include your name and full address and be received by the Office of the City Clerk no later than 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 26, 2021. To be included in the agenda, correspondence must be submitted before 12 noon on Friday, January 22, 2021. Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning any project after the Public Hearing has concluded.

TO SPEAK AT THE PUBLIC HEARING VIA ELECTRONIC MEANS: To speak at the meeting, you must register with the Office of the City Clerk before 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 26, 2021. To register you must email PublicHearing@delta.ca or call 604.946.3220 and provide: 1. the Public Hearing meeting date; 2. the Project Number; 3. whether you will attend by telephone or videoconference; and 4. your contact information (Name, Address, Phone Number, Email Address) Once registered, you will be provided the details needed based on your attendance.

Map NO. 6 FILE NO. LU008978

FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROJECT Access to the proposed Bylaw, detailed maps and other relevant information and regulations are available on the City of Delta Website: delta.ca at: https:// delta.civicweb.net/filepro/documents Project 1:

December 14, 2020 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item, E.03_ P20-01B

Project 2:

December 7, 2020 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item, E.02_ LU009019

Project 3:

December 7, 2020 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item, E.01_ LU009030

Project 4:

January 11, 2021 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item, E.02_ LU009055

Project 5:

November 23, 2020 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item, E.03_ P20-14 December 14, 2020 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item, E.02_ LU008978

Project 6:

If you have a general inquiry regarding the proposed rezoning applications 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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Speedawarenesscampaigncontinuestogrow IAN JACQUES

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Momentum continues to grow for a grassroots slower speed advocacy group. The ‘Always 30 in Beach Grove residents’ group was started in November. The self-funded campaign is designed to serve as a reminder to drivers to respect the community’s

speed limit of 30 km/h. In the early days of the initiative, 60-plus signs were posted throughout the community and in recent weeks, three new large signs were erected. The first is at 16th Ave. by Gillespie, to catch folks cutting through to 12th Ave. and down to Boundary Bay. The second is at 58A and 17a Ave. by Beach Grove

Elementary and the third is on Morris and Gillespie to catch folks turning off 12th Ave. to cut down Morris, Enderby or Farrell. To date there are 115 lawn signs in front of Beach Grove homes that each resident purchased for $20 a sign. The group was created almost entirely through social media shortly after the summer with

support from the City of Delta and the Delta Police Department. The Always 30 in Beach Grove team is comprised of four people who are a good cross section of what makes up the Beach Grove community: Yvonne Anderson, business owner, Steve Simpson, communications consultant, Peter Lunt, retired senior, and

DELTA COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Participate and help make Delta a better place!

Interested in participating in your local government? A number of opportunities exist to serve on an advisory committee at Delta to collaborate and provide advice to Council on various issues affecting our community. Mayor George V. Harvie and Council are seeking diverse community volunteers who can bring valuable knowledge and experience to the following committees:

Agricultural Advisory Committee Are you interested in farming initiatives and issues related to agriculture and irrigation in Delta? Are you enthusiastic about the development of the Delta Agriculture Plan and the future revision of Delta’s Official Community Plan? Meets four times per year and/or at call of chair. Board of Variance Do you have the expertise to make decisions related to siting, dimensions, or size of a building or structure? Want to make decisions that vary the requirements of Delta’s Zoning Bylaw in cases where there is hardship? Meets 12 times per year. Climate Action and Community Liveability Advisory Committee Are you enthusiastic about the environment and want to get involved in initiatives relating to climate change and environmental protection? Do you want to facilitate the creation of community liveability and sustainability? Meets six times per year and/or at call of chair.

Heritage Advisory Commission Want to help promote the preservation and celebration of heritage in Delta? Are you interested in reviewing and discussing policies and development issues related to history and heritage conservation? Meets ten times per year and/or at call of chair. Hunting Regulation Advisory Committee Want to participate in the regulation of hunting in Delta, including providing advice on the discharge of firearms by persons engaged in farming? Meets twice per year and/or at call of chair. Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission Are you enthusiastic about recreation, arts and culture programs? Want to collaborate on projects and services related to parks, sports fields, recreation infrastructure and civic buildings in Delta? Meets ten times per year and/or at call of chair.

If you are interested in being appointed to one of the above advisory committees/commissions for a one-year term, please submit a completed application located at http://delta.ca/yourgovernment/mayor-council/committees along with a brief resumé and covering letter indicating your areas of interest, why you would like to serve, and any relevant knowledge and experience you may have.

Application deadline is February 5, 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, including committee and commission mandates, membership, agendas and minutes please visit www.delta.ca or contact Michelle Jansson, Deputy City Clerk, at 604-946-3223 or mjansson@delta.ca.

Alana Golub, wife and mother of two young children. Simpson said the campaign was designed to have three components. “Residents of Beach Grove are always walking the streets of our neighbourhood. While an increase in vehicle volume passing through the community is a reality of growth on the Tsawwassen peninsula, speeding through our streets is not acceptable,” said Simpson. “Beach Grove streets are narrow, winding, unlit and most do not offer sidewalks as an option, therefore, pedestrians share the streets with cars. This is why the City of Delta reduced our speed limit to 30 km/h. The lawn sign component of our campaign was designed to let others in the community know there is growing support for a campaign to slow down when on our streets.” Simpson said the money raised for the lawn signs paid for the recently erected larger road signs. He added that the City of Delta and Delta police have been supportive of the campaign since its inception. “The third compo-

nent of this campaign is to have the City and DPD put some tangible support behind their verbal encouragement in the form of increased enforcement, tools such as speed radar signs that tell drivers they are over the speed limit and better yet, traffic calming measures on key streets such as 16th Avenue, Beach Grove Road and Gillespie. Traffic humps on Gillespie and Beach Grove Road are insufficient to deter higher speeds,” he said. “We would also suggest that the official Community Plan for Tsawwassen (and liveable community plan for Beach Grove) be revisited by the City (as they are more than 25 years old) and present road and infrastructure projects underway might be contradictory to the intent of the original OCP.” Anderson said the Always 30 in Beach Grove group have been approached by residents in English Bluff, Boundary Bay and Ladner communities to get more information on their campaign. To get involved or to get more information email: always30inbeachgrove@ gmail.com.

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NOTICE OF PROPOSAL TO DISCHARGE A LAND USE CONTRACT SUBJECT:

LAND USE CONTRACT DISCHARGE BYLAW NO. 7997 FOR 11329 89 AVENUE (File No. LU009078)

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the Regular Meeting to be held on MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 2021 at 4:00 P.M., via electronic means, Delta City Council will consider third reading of “Delta (Anand - LU009078) Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 7997, 2020” which relates to the property at 11329 89 Avenue, as shown outlined in bold and marked “Subject Property” on the attached map. The purpose of this bylaw is to authorize Council to discharge Land Use Contract S.A. No. 3032 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 and a secondary suite. Pursuant to Section 464(2) of the Local Government Act and Council’s resolution on December 7, 2020, there will not be a Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 7997. Website: www.delta.ca December 7, 2020 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.03 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE JANUARY 25, 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. 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. 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 22, 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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Jennifer Keskula knew something must be wrong. For the fifth time in the past couple of months, the Boundary Bay resident found a dead Pine Siskins underneath a Douglas fir tree in her wonderfully maintained backyard. “Occasionally, a bird of any variety can fly into your window because we have such beautiful views here and a lot of us have windows all along our houses, so I have gone through a lot of trouble to put stickers up for the birds to see and even had bird netting up on my glass deck,” explained Keskula. “When I find a bird dead further from the windows I started to ask myself why?” What Keskula learned was an alarming trend well beyond her neighbourhood. The Wildlife Rescue Association of B.C. says it has recently admitted 78 Pine Siskins from across Metro Vancouver due to a potential and rapid outbreak of something called salmonellosis. “Pine Siskins, a songbird found in the Lower Mainland are common to suffer from salmonella and the disease can spread because of its congregating behaviour in backyard feeders during the winter,” says a news release. “Once a bird is infected, mortality rates rapidly increase among all birds who contact the feeder. Distressed birds must be handled safely and with care to prevent the spread through animals and humans.” Wildlife Rescue says it is working with

Canadian Wildlife Services to confirm the disease. Former Optimist nature columnist and Delta Naturalist Society member Anne Murray says backyard feeders don’t necessarily have to be taken down. Murray is concerned the lack of feeders could impact other species this winter. Bird enthusiasts just need to be aware of what species their feeders are attracting and the seed they are using. “If there are any dead or sick birds in your garden take the feeders down, sterilise and dry carefully. Wait a couple of weeks to put up again at the very least. Do not use any seed mix with Nyjer that attracts siskins,” explained Murray. “If big siskin flocks are in your garden you may want to remove feeders for a week or so to deter them gathering. These birds have natural food sources in Delta so will be okay. If you don’t use Nyjer or Nyjer mixes and haven’t got pine siskins in your yard you are likely fine to continue feeding chickadees, nuthatches, etc.” Murray adds there are many more pine siskins in the area this winter compared to other years and it is possible sick birds are attracted to feeders as an easier option. “They are a small streaky brown finch which is irrupting in big numbers from the north right now. They can get their food from alders, Douglas-fir and other seed trees,” she said. If you find sick or infected birds, call the Wild Rescue Support Centre at 604526-7275 for safe-handling procedures to bring the animal in for assessment and removal.

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54-year-old local club recognizes five students as 2020 recipients The Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) founded in 1919, is a non-partisan, self-funded organization with 97 clubs across Canada and affiliation with Graduate Women International that strives to improve the status of women and promote human rights throughout the world. CFUW believes in the power of women working together to ensure that all girls and women have equal opportunities and access to quality education within a peaceful and secure environment. The South Delta club, founded in 1966, supports this mandate and works with other local groups on projects that enhance life in our community. Every year local women are helped through its Bursary Program to achieve their dreams. 2020 was no different with $7,000 awarded to five young women: Rachel Garrett, Senja Lieumen, Sara Glennon, Maggie Munro and Sena Kholmatov. Garrett grew up in Tsawwassen and graduated from South Delta Secondary. After graduating with honours from UBC she entered the

Peter A. Allard school of Law to study human rights while advocating to establish an antihomophobic policy in our local schools and universities that would improve access to justice for marginalized groups. She was awarded the CFUW South Delta Laura Fowler Scholarship. Lieuwen is presently working on a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Her goal is to study brain injuries and become a clinical neuropsychologist. Glennon is presently working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Child and Youth Care specializing in early learning for children with difficulties. She believes that by empowering children they can reach their full potential. Munro is working towards an honours Bachelor’s degree in Political Science. Her dream is to study family law and advocate for victims of domestic violence. CFUW South Delta awards local high school students with a $1,000 bursary each year. The 2020 recipient from Delta Secondary was Kholmatov who was accepted into UBC for the September semester.

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Winners of the 2020 South Delta Canadian Federation of University Women bursaries include: (top left clockwise) Maggie Munro, Sara Glennon, Senja Lieuwen, Sena Kholmatov and Rachel Garrett.

HUB Cycling gives back to local greenhouse workers Members from the cycling advocacy and education group, ‘HUB Cycling Tsawwassen Delta’, recently donated more than 170 rechargeable bike light sets and reflectors to migrant greenhouse workers employed by Houweling Nurseries and Westcoast Vegetables. In addition, Tony Dales of The Rusty Nut Cycle and Mobility, Cap’s South Shore Cycle and Karon Trenaman of ICBC donated bike accessories. Good visibility on the road is extremely important, particularly in the darker winter months. The bike lights and reflectors will help ensure each worker is seen by vehicle drivers, so they may travel throughout Delta in as safe a manner as possible. Hub Cycling also asks all vehicle drivers to drive with care as they share the

road with vulnerable road users. Cycling provides the main mode of transportation for these essential food production workers. Bicycles are often obtained from Delta’s annual ‘curb side spring clear out’ of used goods. And some bikes are received as donations from locals. They are often patched back together by the workers - along the same lines as how cars are fixed by Cuba’s ‘magician’ car mechanics. These hard-working migrant workers leave home (generally for eight-month work stints) to earn money to support their families back in Mexico and Guatemala. This year, due to COVID-19 risk, the workers must be extremely careful to follow all COVID-19 safety protocols in their close quarters at work and in bunkhouses. Each worker also

quarantines in Richmond for 14 days prior to arriving at the greenhouse. When the pandemic ends, the local ‘migrant farm workers soccer league’ will resume. And we anticipate the very successful annual barbeque/soccer tournament coordinated by Delta Police will be held again. At that event, HUB Cycling, with assistance of Dave Houston of ‘South Delta Bikes Mobile’, intends to provide bike maintenance and distribute used bikes and bike accessories - obtained from our community. In the meantime, please consider donating bikes, helmets, or inner tubes/parts - directly at any of our local greenhouses. Workers bike or walk a far distance to get to town or a bus stop. Many of Delta’s greenhouses will be

expanding their workforce in the next two weeks. This past year has seen a huge increase in people cycling on Delta roads and the growth in E-bikes has been nothing short of phenomenal. Bike maintenance providers and bike dealers were pushed to their limits this past summer trying to service the explosive growth in cycling. HUB Cycling, with assistance of Delta City Council and Delta Engineering, are making tangible progress in creating safer cycling infrastructure. Many future cycling initiatives are in progress or are being discussed. For information on HUB Cycling Tsawwassen Delta, please visit our website at bikehub.ca/delta. Submitted by Hub Cycling

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COVID spoils Hawks’ cup party

SDSS grads selected for Texas camp Junior hockey team now hopes to bring tournament to Ladner in 2022 A pair of former South

Delta Sun Devils football standouts have earned invites to the 2021 College Gridiron Showcase slated for next week in Fort Worth, Texas. Linebackers Charlie Moore and Grant McDonald are among five members of the defending Vanier Cup champion University of Calgary Dinos chosen for the Showcase which is the first major all-star event of the college football post-season featuring top senior players, selected by a panel of football experts. At the 2020 College Gridiron Showcase, scouts from 31 of the 32 National Football League teams, all nine Canadian Football League teams, and other professional leagues were on hand. McDonald and Moore have prominent roles in the Calgary defence as starting linebackers. Both helped South Delta win its first ever provincial title at the “AAA” level in 2014 The 6-foot-3, 225pound McDonald joined the Dinos in 2018 after spending his freshman season at the University of Maine. He was a Canada West all-star in 2019 and a second team U Sports AllCanadian. He is ranked 18th in the upcoming 2021 CFL Draft. Moore was among Calgary’s top tacklers in 2019, earning Canada West player of the week in the team’s win over rival Alberta.

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For a season that has brought nothing but frustration thus far, Eduard Epshtein can see light at the end of the tunnel. It just happens to be in the spring of 2022. The Delta Ice Hawks owner and team president is hopeful his team will be able to host that edition of Cyclone Taylor Cup provincial junior “B” championships after the 2021 tournament, slated for early April in Ladner, was cancelled last week by BC Hockey due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That announcement by BC Hockey wiped out all of Ephstein’s work with the City of Delta and other user groups to host the weekend showcase for the first time ever. However, the hope is his efforts were not wasted with the three leagues (Pacific Junior, Vancouver Island and Kootenay International) and BC Hockey initially agreeing the tournament should stay with Delta in 2022. “The good news is all three leagues and BC Hockey are fully supportive of Delta being the frontrunners for next year. Obviously we have to go back to the city, get their feedback and just go through that whole process again,” said Ephstein. “If it’s successful, then we will be able to host it in 2022 and it will be the full experience for the players. This year we were looking at you can’t have spectators, you can’t even have a team dinner. It would have been nice to have, but it’s a lifetime experience for the players and you want it to feel that way.” Ephstein needed the cooperation of Ladner Leisure Centre

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Delta Ice Hawks were bringing the 2021 Cyclone Taylor Cup to Ladner until COVID-19 got in the way, Now the junior hockey team hopes to be awarded the 2022 event.

user groups and them to work with the City of Delta for arena time elsewhere for the 2021 tournament to proceed. The four-day championships take place at a time of year when the LLC is usually dry floor for the lacrosse and ball hockey seasons. “The City of Delta has to be on side again and we don’t want to disregard that process so all user groups have to support it,” continued Epshtein. “It effects their schedules and the city did a really good job with it last year to minimize the impact.”

The cancellation of the Cyclone Taylor Cup actually helps the PJHL potentially salvage a 2020/21 season. The extension of the latest provincial health restrictions mean cohort play can’t continue until at least early February and teams can only practice. Now there is at least no cup deadline to determine a champion. “It does give the league flexibility in that it opens up March, April and maybe even May. We can still have a meaningful second half of the season,” added

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Epshtein. “Arena availability may be an issue but with no spectators in place it’s an easier problem to solve with year-round ice facilities available.” The Ice Hawks are at least training as an entire team again. Earlier health restrictions didn’t allow players from one health region travel to another to practice. That had Delta running sessions in Richmond and Ladner at one point. When that rule was eased, another banned adult participation (19 and over) entirely. That was recently changed.

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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.

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**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!!

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SOUTH FACING CORNER UNIT Beautiful South Facing Corner unit at The Pointe in Ladner! This home features an amazing open concept living space including a large kitchen island and breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, 5 burner gas range, granite countertops, and loads of natural light. The master bedroom features ample closet space and a 3 piece en suite with walk in shower. Second bedroom steps away from the main 4 piece bathroom. In suite washer/dryer & storage!

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A202 1258 HUNTER ROAD, TSAWWASSEN

$899,000

EXCELLENT RANCHER IN PEBBLE HILL

POTENTIAL LAND ASSEMBLY W G NE TIN S I L

• 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom • 1,643 sq ft of living on a 9,319 sq ft lot • Across from Southlands development • West exposed backyard • Ready to move in or build

553 56 STREET, TSAWWASSEN

• 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms • 1642 sq ft home on a 9306 sq ft lot • Build your dream home on this lot! • Close to Diefebaker Park, 1 minute from Point Roberts & close to Pebble Hill Elementary School

5269 1 AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

$1,098,000

$1,179,900

CUSTOM HOME OVERLOOKING HAMPTON COVE GOLF COURSE • 2,550 sq ft of living on a 4,822 sq ft lot • 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms • Master bedroom with vaulted ceilings and ensuite bath • Updated kitchen with huge island, stainless steel appliances

• 1,989 sq ft of living on a 4,656 sq ft lot • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Private fully fenced yard • Updates inc. Roof, furnace & A/C

4852 59A STREET, LADNER

$679,000

W G NE TIN S I L

• 2 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • 944 sq ft of living space • New carpets & wide plank hardwood floors • Open concept kitchen with gas stove • A quick walk to shopping, amenities & transit

ENTERTAINER’S DREAM W G NE TIN S I L

• 5 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms • 5307 sq ft home on a 17686 sq ft lot • Floor-to-ceiling windows • Expansive deck with panoramic views • Home theatre, rec room & wine cellar

11900 CLARK DRIVE, NORTH DELTA

5833 COVE LINK ROAD, LADNER

$2,298,800

$1,648,000

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

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

January 14, 2021 The Delta Optimist A23

PRIME INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

EXTENSIVELY RENOVATED FAMILY HOME W NE TING S I L

• 5 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms • 3729 sq ft home on a 11292 sq ft lot • Family home situated on a sunny 1/4 acre lot • Open concept main floor with wide planked oak hardwood flooring • Gourmet kitchen is complete with double wall ovens, built-in refrigerator & induction cooktop

W NE TING S I L

• 9 Bedrooms, 6 Bathrooms • 5826 sq ft on a 21312 sq ft lot • Stunning custom built mansion on a private 21,000 sq ft • Stunning mountain & ocean views • High quality finishing throughout the home

12958 COULTHARD ROAD, SURREY

844 PACIFIC DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN

$2,598,000

$2,388,000

AN ENTERTAINER’S DREAM W G NE TIN LI S

OCEAN & GULF ISLAND VIEWS

• 6 Bedrooms, 8 Bathrooms • 5183 sq ft on a 9311 sq ft lot • LUXURIOUS 2018 award-winning lottery family home • Wet bar & glass-enclosed feature wine cellar • Beautiful flagstone patio with a built-in BBQ

W G NE TIN LIS

• 3 Bedrooms & 4 Bathrooms • 3090 sq ft home on a 7535 sq ft lot • Stunning custom built home • 3 car garage

5263 3 AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

149 GRAHAM DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN

$2,688,000

PRIME WATERFRONT HOME W G NE TIN LI S

$3,488,000

CUSTOM BUILT MODERN MASTERPIECE

• 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms • 2705 sq ft home on a 9504 sq ft lot • Panoramic views spanning from the North Shore Mountains to the Southern Gulf Islands • Gourmet kitchen features maple cabinetry, quartz counters & stainless steel appliances

• 6061 sq ft home on 10,720 sq ft lot • 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms • Breathtaking ocean, mountain, and farm views • Roof deck with hot tub, fire table, and putting green

526 CENTENNIAL PARKWAY, TSAWWASSEN

353 55 STREET, TSAWWASSEN

$3,488,000

OVER 5 ACRES W/ DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL

$3,588,000

PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS

• 3,045 sq ft home • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • 3 upgraded 2-storey barns • Potentially subdividable into 5 x 1-acre parcels!

• 5161 sq ft home on massive 27,650 sq ft lot • Very livable, architecturally designed home • Sub-dividable into 2 lots or build a dream Estate • 2 road frontages (Graham Dr & English Bluff Rd) • Each lot available for $2,998,800

7597 232 STREET, LANGLEY

210 GRAHAM DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN

$4,240,000

23 ACRE EQUESTRIAN CENTRE

$4,888,000

EXCEPTIONALLY LOCATED FARM PROPERTY

• 23 acres with 3 livable homes • Adjacent to Delta Port Way • Close to new industrial park & mall • East access to Hwy 17, 17A, 99, and ferries

• 52 acre property with 4 parcels • Ladner & Tsawwassen amenities only mins away • Across from Tsawwassen Mills Mall • Easy highway and ferry access

2990 57B STREET, LADNER

2150-2250 52 STREET, LADNER

$9,868,800

THOUSANDS OF SUCCESSFUL TRANSACTIONS! *

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

$9,888,000

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

A24 The Delta Optimist January 14, 2021

DID YOU GET YOUR 2021 BC ASSESSMENT? SOLD!

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January 14, 2021 The Delta Optimist A25

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The Firm Real Estate Services Ltd. 101 4755 51ST Street Delta, BC V4K 2W2

A26 The Delta Optimist January 14, 2021

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January 14, 2021 The Delta Optimist A27

2019: TOP 10% OF GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS®

Trisha

• SUCCESSFULLY SELLING SOUTH DELTA REAL ESTATE •

3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES IN DEMAND AND BEACH GROVE HOMES IN STRONG DEMAND - PLEASE CALL TRISH

NEW LISTING: 5346 9TH AVENUE JUST LISTED: 46 67 STREET $1,608,000 $1,250,000

JUST LISTED: 4875 LINDEN DRIVE $1,239,000

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

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

Brand new, ultra modern family home Boundary Bay rancher with wonderful Renovated Family home in Central built by Urban Art Developments. street appeal and completely renovated! Ladner.

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

397 CENTENNIAL PKWY

TWICE CHOSEN BC LOTTO HOME.

Sold in 1 day

1654 57A STREET

Custom Built in Beach Grove

Sold in 1 day

4652 WESLEY DRIVE

Rancher with basement in the Village

Trisha Murphy 604.312.7621 MASTERS AWARD

201 18

2018

Personal Real Estate Corporation

Sold@TrishaMurphy.ca

Dynamic Marketing • Expert Contract Knowledg e Experienced Negotiating Skills Sutton Group - Seafair Realty: 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen, BC

Rachel Realtor

A28 The Delta Optimist January 14, 2021

REIMER'S REAL ESTATE FAMILY #1 IN SOUTH DELTA* SELLING FO OR COMBINED

70 YEARS

FREE MARKET EVALU UATIO ON SHARON

ROBIN

BROOKE

Unlicensed Assistant

604-868-2844 $799,000

$758,000

#104-1350 VIEW CRESCENT

Fabulous 1,776 Sq Ft. 2 bedroom, 2 bath Condo overlooking Beach Grove Golf Course from a 235 sq.ft. patio, with walk out to common grass area. This Totally renovated Condo offers a very unique open concept floor plan with living on the main floor, including a massive media room & 2 bedrooms up. Features new windows galore that span across the entire suite, newer updated modern kitchen, laminate floors, 2 parking spaces & lots of storage. The Classic, a concrete building in the heart of Tsawwassen. Outstanding!!

SHARON 604-868-2827

NEW HOME

604-868-2827

$1,899,000

#304-5555 13A AVENUE

Fabulous corner unit in the popular Campton Building with gorgeous views over the lake and very private. Excellent ﬂoor plan with 1482 sq.ft. of living area and 226 sq.ft. of balcony. This beautiful condo has updated kitchen and hardwood ﬂoors. These units rarely come to market. Central location & close to transporation. Don't miss this one! Call for your private showing.

ROBIN 604-868-2844

JUST LISTED

$1,588,800

548 ENGLISH BLUFF ROAD

Hot Hot Hot! Prime property on prestigious English Bluff Road! Massive 12,217 sq.ft rectangular lot on Tsawwassen's "Street of Dreams". Invest, build your perfect mansion or hold for the future in this unbeatable community. Stunning location situated on the same street as some of the ﬁnest homes in town. 4 bedroom home offering over 2,600 sq.ft with many opportunities. Close to Tsawwassen Mills shopping mall, South Pointe Academy and many other great amenities.

ROBIN 604-868-2844

$1,319,888

$2,099,000

LD O S T JUS 288 W MURPHY DRIVE, TSAW

FABULOUS NEW HOME IN UPPER TSAW

Great new home in one of Tsawwassen's ﬁnest locations. Excellent open ﬂoor plan with 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and totally separate 1 bedroom inlaw suite. Home is approx. 3200 sq.ft. on a fabulous western exposed yard on a quiet street. Close to parks and schools. Nothing like this in Tsawwassen. Call now for more info.

ROBIN 604-868-2844

$1,199,000

215 54A STREET

New home in fabulous location in Upper Tsawwassen. Great ﬂoor plan, sunny western exposure, close to parks and schools. Just starting construction so time to customize. Call for plans and info. ROBIN 604-868-2844

D L O S JUST 295 54A STREET

*BASED ON # OF YEARS QUALIFYING FOR MEDALLION CLUB IN GREATER VANCOUVER REAL ESTATE BOARD group

1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020

Seafair Realty - 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen

robinreimer@telus.net

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.

www.robinreimer.com 212-5599 14B Avenue • $469,900

NEW LISTING

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.

ALLEN SCHWABE 604-644-5664 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen

seafair.com

604-943-3110

1336 Duncan Drive $1,269,000

565 Tralee Crescent $1,495,500

412-5599 14B Ave $499,000

1406 Beach Grove Rd $2,489,000

January 14, 2021 The Delta Optimist A29

$1,948,000

NEW LISTING!

1337 ENDERBY AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN 4 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms NEW LISTING!

$1,428,000

248 66 STREET, BOUNDARY BAY 4 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms

VIEW LOTS!

CALL FOR DETAILS!

F LE S OT 2L

NEW PRICE!

LOT 426 62'X170' - $225,000 LOT 432 62'X162' - $225,000 LOT 434 62'X150' - $225,000 SOLD

4533 W River Road Ladner • $999,000

JOHNSON 778.773.9563

kjohnson@sutton.com 604.943.3110

seafair realty

5000 Bridge Street, Ladner

VIEWS! LOCATION!

LY ON SERVICED LOTS IN LADYSMITH!

Kat

$399,000

$379,000

SOLD 1706-1251 CARDERO STREET VANCOUVER 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom

4345 W River Road Ladner • $425,000

WATERFRONT!

• Rare opportunity to own waterfront with revenue • 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1081 sq.ft. home • 66x51 ft lot • Plenty of parking

• Downsize to waterfront • 1 bed and den with big view • Almost 750 sq. Ft with Radiant Nat. Gas Heat • Open concept LR/DR with gas ﬁreplace and 2 covered decks

508-1251 CARDERO STREET VANCOUVER 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom

#2 - 3459 W River Road Ladner • $725,000 WATERFRONT!

• 3 Bedroom, 2 bathroom ﬂoat home in Canoe Pass Village • Over 1500 sq ft ﬂoat home in Canoe Pass Village • With a 34+ ft boat slip, garage, storage and extra parking • Roof top deck has River and Mountain views

2E2 - 8191 River Road Richmond • $499,995 NEW CONSTRUCTION!

• 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom,

1500 sq.ft. new construction • Excellent layout with optional 3rd bedroom/office on top floor • Fully rain screened for weather protection, H/W flooring • Storage locker in home with room for bikes + secure moorage

A30 The Delta Optimist January 14, 2021

Tom Yingling.com

Proud to call South Delta Home for 40 years

604-809-2855

SOLD SOLD SOLD

66 English Bluﬀ Tsawwassen

WANTED

VIEWS! VIEWS! VEIWS! Homes on Tsawwassen’s Bluﬀs rarely come up for sale... for a reason... the views are stunning! Overlooking the mountains, a golf course, and the Ocean, this beau�ful 3,207 sq # (including Solarium) home sits proudly on an almost 11,000 sq # lot. This home showcases four bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, including a massive ensuite with a large soaker tub that soaks in the views. A huge fully enclosed solarium capitalizes on the scenery allowing you to enjoy the views all year round. Call today to arrange a private showing.

$1,549,000

$1,580,000

yinglingtom@gmail.com

5309 Upland Drive, Tsawwassen

RIC WP

This isHome

$997,000 5093 2nd Avenue Tsawwassen

I have a buyer for a 2-3 bedroom and den townhouse in Ladner or Tsawwassen Master bedroom on main ﬂoor

Under $1 Million

CALL ME

SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD Liist L ste ed d by RE/MAX

Liissstte ed d by Dexter Realty

$1,448,000 $1,695,000 $559,900 $1,460,000 $1,098,000 206-1892 Starling Dr 1069 Walalee Dr 4834 Dogwood Dr 62 Alpenwood Lane 980 Paciﬁc Drive Tsawwassen Tsawwassen Tsawwassen Tsawwassen Tsawwassen

I HAVE BUYERS CALL ME!

FLY OVER MASSEY TUNNEL

SUTTON GROUP - SEAFAIR REALTY 1625-56th St., Delta, BC V4M 2B2

$1,290,000 5639 Dove Pl Ladner

Liisted by L Royal LePage

$1,425,000 $1,048,000 5700 Sherwood Blvd 11120 7th Ave Tsawwassen Richmond

SOARING OVER SOUTH DELTA Drone Video at: www.tomyingling.com

604-809-2855

www.tomyingling.com

TAMMY MATSON 778.938.5599

www.tammymatson.com ❚ sold@tammymatson.com NEW LISTING!!!

SUNNY SOUTH LOT!!!

5314 2 Avenue Tsawwassen • $1,248,000

4860 13 Avenue Tsawwassen • $1,350,000

PEBBLE HILL - beautifully maintained 3 bed & den 2489 sq ft home on SUNNY 9451 sq ft SOUTH UPDATED 4 bed 2157 SF RANCHER on sunny 8848 SF private south lot with sparkling in LOT - steps to PH Elementary, transit & Diefenbaker Park!!! Bonus - peekaboo mountain view! ground pool & beautiful mature gardens! Quiet & very desirable street - walk to everything!

! JUST SOLD!!!

JUST SOLD!!

5016 Stevens Place Tsawwassen

44-4716 Orca Way Tsawwassen

SOLD!!!

5706 Goldenrod Cres 5340 Camaro Drive Tsawwassen Tsawwassen

SOLD!!!

1452 Windsor Cres Tsawwassen

52-4716 Orca Way Tsawwassen

4-4716 Orca Way Tsawwassen

SOLD!!! 208-2950 King George Blvd South Surrey

THINKING ABOUT A MOVE??? CALL ME - no obligation & no rush :)

SERVICE THAT WILL MOVE YOU!!! Sutton Group - Seafair Realty - 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen, BC

January 14, 2021 The Delta Optimist A31

Jennifer Dupuis

Amber Baird

604.315 5.556 60 www.jenniferdupuis.com Sutton Platinum Award 2019.

Sutton Diamond Award 20 018.

604.250.5048 www.amberbaird.com

REBGV Medallion Award 2012-2019.

Remax 100% Club 2014-2017.

4523 45A Street - Ladner

| 2

| 1799 ft2 | 6666 ft2 Lot

$969,000

Charming Port Guichon rancher feat. a great layout incl. two living rooms, master bath w/ensuite, plus bonus space for a home ofﬁce / possible garage conversion. Some updates incl. windows, wide plank laminate ﬂooring, paint, mouldings, appliances. Sunny western exposed lot, walk to schools & parks!

Remax Platinum Club 2016.

206 - 4815 55B Street - Ladner

| 2

| 992 ft2

$579,000

The Pointe! Stunning corner unit on the quiet side of the building. This 4 yr old home is still under new home warranty, vacant, & ready for a quick possession! Open concept with ﬂoor to ceiling windows, in-suite storage, & 2 parking spots. Enjoy the view from the building’s shared rooftop terrace!

Coming Soon! 3

| 2.5

| 1896 ft2 | 6890 ft2 Lot

Split level family home in highly desired Victory South! Never been on the market, lovingly maintained, and featuring many updates. Stay tuned!

YOUR LIFESTYLE, OUR EXPERTISE

Sutton Group Seafair Realty, 1625 56th St., Tsawwassen, BC, V4L 2B2

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

PAUL KHARA Paul Khara

REAL ESTATE GROUP www.paulkhara.com

paulkhara@gmail.com

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 $1,898,888

604.816.4568 Sutton Group - Seafair Realty

4434 60B STREET

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

Calvin Khara

ckhara94@gmail.com

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 $1,858,800

S RE C A

PRIME LADNER FARMLAND

• 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

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

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.

A32 The Delta Optimist January 14, 2021 778-863-6805 mandip@sutton.com mandipgill.com

cell 778-839-8947 office 604-946-1255

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

vicky@homeswithvicky.com www.homeswithvicky.com

NEW LISTING 5705 34B Avenue | Rare opportunity to own 10 acres on Ladner’s prestigious 34B Ave complete with 2 homes. Main home is an American Style Farmhouse offering 3034 sq ft of living space with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a living room, family room & large rec room. Enjoy cooking & entertaining in the spacious kitchen with 2 wall ovens and gas stovetop while overlooking the serene property with horses, chickens & even fruit trees. The 2nd home is 2800 sq ft with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and large kitchen with open concept layout complete with vaulted ceilings. This home offers a bonus rec room that could easily be converted back to a garage. This dream property is set up for horses with a 14 stall horse barn and indoor riding ring as well as an outdoor ring and paddock, stallion pen, hay barn and storage sheds. 3560 40 Street | Stunning 2 acre estate! This 4 bed, games room & 3 bath home is situated on a private street. Main floor offers a great room, family room, den & mudroom with hardwood floors throughout. Custom kitchen features large island, 2 pull-out pantries, gas stove and wall oven & bright eating area leading out to covered patio. The oversized master with walk in closet has a newly renovated ensuite with separate tub, walk in shower with seamless shower door, porcelain tiles and vanity with double sinks. Large games room is an added bonus with ample space to meet your needs. Spend your days enjoying the nicely maintained property, while taking in the views of pristine farmland, flower and vegetable gardens, and a large patio space for entertaining. Rare opportunity to own a small acreage in Ladner!

4283 Arthur Drive

$3,500,000

SOLD

103-1441 Garden Place | Renovated Ground Floor Unit! Stunning 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit in The Magnolia! Kitchen features shaker style wood cabinets, quartz counters, counter height pass-thru window, pot lights and LED recessed lighting and newer appliances. Spacious layout with open living/dining room area, complete with wide plank interlocking laminate flooring, new paint, crown mouldings & gas fireplace, with French doors out to the spacious, private covered patio. Large master has walk in closet leading into nicely updated ensuite and 2 bedroom is a great size and perfect as a bedroom or office. Main bathroom is also completely updated. This unit feels new!! Includes 1 parking stall and 1 storage locker and the building even offers a workshop! Great location just steps to shops, restaurant and parks. 1302-13618 100 Avenue | Infinity - With Breathtaking Panoramic Views of the North Shore Mountains, the City & Holland Park, this spacious corner unit is just steps to King George Skytrain Station, Central City Mall & SFU Surrey Campus. The 911 square foot, Celestial Floorplan, is the largest in the building & offers 2 large bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms. The master bedroom boasts floor to ceiling wall to wall windows as well as a walk thru closet and full ensuite. This unit also features updated laminate flooring throughout, the convenience of insuite laundry and an open concept kitchen with granite countertops. This unit is perfect for Entertaining! Building includes Concierge, secure underground parking, and well equipped gym. Make this your new home or investment!!! RENTALS ALLOWED!

sutton group seafair realty #100-5000 Bridge Street Delta, BC V4K 2K4

Great family home with a legal mortgage helper. This 2,385sq", 5 bedroom 2 bath home is situated on a large 9,176 sq" lot and features an updated kitchen with a great layout with 3 spacious bedrooms upstairs and a legal 2 bedroom suite down that can help carry approximately $300,000. The massive backyard is a great place for the kids to run free and for you to enjoy evenings. There is future poten�al here for subdivision or development (please conﬁrm with City of Delta) and would make this a great holding property. Whether you are looking for a family home or an investment opportunity this home is the perfect ﬁt.

$629,900

705-5639 Hampton Place

Great 1 bedroom 1 bath unit at The Regency with views of Paciﬁc Spirit Regional Park. This unit has been me�culously maintained by the original owner and features an open concepts layout with a gas ﬁreplace, large pantry, private pa�o, storage locked and dedicated parking stall. You are conveniently located near Westbrook Village, Norma Rose Point Elementary and University Hill Secondary, shops, restaurants, parks, ameni�es, public transit and more!

$839,900

$689,900

$2,199,000

5013 59 Street

$459,000

HANDYMAN/BUILDER ALERT!!!! Opportunity knocks with this 5 bedroom, 2 bath home on a large 7,520 sq.". lot on a quiet street. This home features a great layout with the opportunity for a mortgage helper, if a renova�on isn’t for you build a brand new 2,880 sq.". home plus addi�onal lo"!

593-4688 Hawk Lane Stunning end unit townhome in Aerie Walk! Rare C Plan layout with 3 beds, 2.5 baths & over 1,590 sq.". of living space. Features open concept layout, gourmet kitchen with quartz counters and large island, S/S appliances, heavenly master ensuite, ﬂex space & more!

$499,000 MEDALLION CLUB MEMBER 2018 & 2019

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$1,550,000

GREGFINLAY . com

D L O S

#801 - 13383 108 AVE, SURREY

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JIM SLINN

professional real estate

INTEGRITY | TRUST | RESULTS

COMING SOON

7 78-772-7704 778-772-7704

JIM@SOUTHFRASERHOMES.COM WWW.SOUTHFRASERHOMES.COM

604.351.5631

greg@gregfinlay.com seafair realty

1625 56th street, delta, bc

an independent member broker

Fabulous view apartment in Collingwood

2 bed, 2 bath starter condo in central Tsawwassen

For all your real estate needs! SUTTON SEAFAIR TSAWWASSEN

The

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January 14, 2021 The Delta Optimist A33

TEAM

Top 10% in SALES of ALL GREATER VANCOUVER for 34 YEARS #1 at ROYAL LEPAGE REGENCY Rlty for 9 YEARS 50 YEARS OF COMBINED EXPERIENCE SELLING SOUTH DELTA!

Johanna 604-719-7345

Bonnie

Stefan B.B.A. 604-767-4038

Medallion Club 29 Years

Licensed Assistant Translator in Cantonese & Mandarin

Medallion Club 9 Years

$1,549,000

20,323 SQ.FT. PARKLIKE LOT!

jjgeffke@dccnet.com • www.geffketeam.com

2,722 SQ.FT. RANCHER!

$1,179,000

GOLF COURSE & MOUNTAIN VIEWS!

$1,699,888

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HIGH QUALITY 4 BEDROOM FAMILY HOME! 8,149 SQ.FT. PRIVATE LOT 530 SHANNON WAY, TSAWWASSEN 4709 STAHAKEN PLACE, TSAWWASSEN JUST GORGEOUS! LOTS OF UPDATING! ALL ROOMS EXTRA SPACIOUS! SOUTH EXPOSED BACK GARDENS! YOUR FAMILY WILL LOVE THIS HOME! YOU MUST SEE IT! MLS# R2523127

EXTREMELY WELL MAINTAINED 3-4 BDRM,1- LEVEL HOME! LOCATED IN A QUIET CUL-DE-SAC WITH WEST EXPOSED BACKYARD. NEWER ROOF. WOOD & BRICK EXTERIOR. QUALITY RANCHERS ARE HARD TO FIND! A MUST SEE! MLS# R2523565

PRIME LOCATION!

$1,169,000

STUNNING CUSTOM SUITE! #207 - 5055 SPRINGS BLVD, TSAW

THE LARGEST (2,483 sq.ft.) 1-LEVEL, CUSTOM SUITE IN TSAWWASSEN SPRINGS! LUXURY LIVING! MASSIVE LIVING ROOM, 3 BDRMS, 3 BATHS, 2 DECKS, CONCRETE BUILDING. 3 PARKING STALLS! 1 OF A KIND! MLS# R2518172

2 BDRMS & DEN! REDUCED TO $543,000 PENTHOUSE! REDUCED TO $555,000

COMING SOON! UPPER TSAWWASSEN! 4784 - 7A AVENUE

ADLINGTON COURT PENTHOUSE 5 BDRMS, 3 BATHS. 2,420 SQ.FT. 876 SQ.FT. CORNER UNIT! 3-LEVEL SPLIT HOME! 7,761 SQ.FT. 1 BEDROOM & DEN. SOUTH (80” frontage) LOT BACKING ONTO A GREEN BELT. FACING BALCONY! OPEN LAYOUT! MLS# R2503496 $1,399,000

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$1,759,000

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#207 - 1140 55TH STREET TSAWWASSEN 1,390 SQ.FT., OPEN LAYOUT MLS# R2468360 $2,489,000

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628 SANDOLLAR PLACE 1406 BEACH GROVE ROAD

$499,000

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WELL MAINTAINED BUILDING! 984 SQ.FT. MODERN LUXURY!

$1,088,800

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#578-4688 HAWK LANE #406-4977 SPRINGS BLVD #312-4977 SPRINGS BLVD 5636 WELLSGREEN PLACE

VAULTED CEILINGS, HUGE WINDOWS! 3 BDRMS, 2 BATHS. SPA-LIKE LIFE STYLE! 10 OUT OF 10! MLS# R2503510

$1,300,000

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1219 PACIFIC DRIVE

$929,500

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#407 - 6628 120TH STREET SURREY

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$649,000

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$359,000

$880,000

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$1,275,000

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Beach Grove

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16 Ave Townhomes - Golf Course

Learn about Application LU008390 & changes being proposed

Visit the information website at:

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Send your feedback to: zen16living@gmail.com The website is designed and presented by the principals involved in the LU008390 application and is not an offering for sale. The City of Delta makes no representations and offers no opinions in this regard.

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I’ll Work For You!

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Opportunity!

$1,380,000

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Multi-family

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Potential:

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Building lots!

Tsawwassen Town Center, parks & transportation!

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LADNER 305 - 6251 River road

tsawwassen 223 - 1120 tsatsu shores dr

$675,000

$539,000

2 Bed | 2 Bath | 1007 ft2

2 Bed + Den | 2 Bath | 1025 ft2

Tsawwassen 1362 farrell avenue

3 Bed | 2 Bath | 1674 ft 2 “Truly unique & updated mid-century inspired Beach Grove home, loaded with character & ready to make memories in. Steps to the beach, elementary school, walking trails and shopping.”

$1,289,000

brad: 604-779-6764

LADNER

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Tim & Sharon “We Can Relate”

TheDeltaGroup.ca

• Spacious 1734 sf 3 Bedroom 2 Bath rancher • Great Layout Open Plan Living/Dining with cozy Gas Fireplace • huge kitchen with family room, 200 sf solarium, 422 sf garage • 5181 sf garden lot in great neighbourhood

604-762-2041

Sharon Rohwer 604-760-7163

Residential Seniors Specialist info@thedeltagroup.ca

Regency Realty Ltd. 1333 - 56th St., Delta, BC V4L 2A6

TSAWWASSEN

burnaby 603 - 9280 salish court 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 738 ft2

$399,800

Regency Realty Ltd.

Independently Owned & Operated

1333 56 Street, Delta

LAKE COWICHAN

PRICE REDUCED FOR Q QUICK SALE

PRICED TO SELL!

Commercial Residential Specialist info@thedeltagroup.ca

1 Bed + Den | 1 Bath | 603 ft2

$629,000

frank: 604-862-5731

Tim Rohwer

Vancouver 203 - 1887 crowe street

6265 Holly Park Drive $1,098,000 LADNER

MILLION $$$ VIEWS

• Sunny corner 1250sf 1 bdrm 2 bath condo in Concrete Building • Completely renovated with top of line kitchen- quartz island, new s/s appliances, new bathrooms, ﬂooring, just move in and enjoy • Everlasting views of golf course, mountains and courtyard • Leave the car at home and stroll to Tsawwassen amenities

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME!

• Unprecedented Views of Lake & City • 12,000 sf cleared and ready to Build Lot • Subdivision with underground services • Short walk to Marina and Town

409-1350 View Crescent $649,000 Point Ideal

LADNER

SOUTH SURREY

D L O S

4737 Cannery Pl

#206-4738 53 St

416-15137 33 Ave

TSAWWASSEN

LADNER

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D SOL

5471 7B Avenue #306-4803 48th Ave

D SOL

“Gus” Approved!

D L O S

$225,000

LADNER

D L O S 6044 46A Ave TSAWWASSEN

D L O S

881 Bayview Drive 420-5518 14 Ave

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Independently Owned & Operated

BEV KINGSTON

Royal LePage Regency Realty Ltd. 1333 - 56 Street, Tsawwassen, BC Ofﬁce: 604-943-7411

Providing Friendly, Professional Service Since 1992.

$389,000 WINDSOR WOODS

SOLD!

• EXTENSIVELY RENOVATED 689 sq.ft. one bedroom condo in popular Windsor Woods.

Thinki ng o Give m f selling? e a c al l!

309, 1369 - 56 Street, Tsawwassen SOLD

SOLD

utiful unit with new quartz ertops, new appliances, main bathroom with heated eat) ﬂoor, LED lighting, new ches and outlets, and more!

$789,000 River Watch, 6251 River Rd, Ladner

Tons of living space with spectacular waterfront and 270 degree view!

y central location beside Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall and a short walk to Winskill Recreation Centre.

SOLD

SOLD $239,000 910 Fifth Ave, New Westminster

Lovely, sunny and bright 1 bedroom apartment in central New West.

20 - 6429 Market Ave 150 - 4662 Hemlock Way 172 Graham Drive Tsawwassen Tsawwassen Tsawwassen

Sales & Property Management

105 - 5555 13A Ave Tsawwassen

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604-315-2633

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5106 Cedar Springs Dr

Awesome detached home ‘FRONT ROW VIEW’ on the Tsawwassen Springs Golf course. Quality built, 2,186 sq.ft. and a floor plan flexible for all your needs.

NEW PRICE $499,000

North West facing Penthouse condo in popular Windsor Woods. Just steps to recreation, schools, restaurants and shops and close to the beach. Beautifully kept, this 2 bedroom 2 bathroom condo has a recently updated 4 piece second bathroom (less than l year) and kitchen (2012). The master bedroom has a huge closet and room for a king sized bed. Oak hardwood ﬂooring throughout, crown molding, large sundeck, and a gas ﬁreplace. Gas is included in the maintenance fee. There is 1 parking underground and a storage locker. Windsor Woods is a very well run complex, close to shopping, and central to everything including transit, Tsawwassen Mills, Tsawwassen Commons and schools - including the prestigious Southpointe Academy. Pets allowed with restrictions. Rentals allowed with restrictions.

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Call Brian or Harry for a FREE MARKET EVALUATION of your home! RE/MAX PROGROUP - 5360 12TH AVE, DELTA, B.C. - 604.943.8080

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Listed $1,599,900

BEAUTIFUL 3 BEDROOM FAMILY TOWNHOME #56 - 11651 Kingfisher Dr

Tasteful upgrades, clever improvements, quality built-ins and a stunning backyard.

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Eugene Knoedler PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATIO ON SERVICE AND RESULTS YOU DESERV VE CELL 604.219.3177 | DELTAREALESTATE.N ET

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Medallion Club represents the top 10% of Greater Vancouver Realtors based on MLS sales.

Progroup Realty

$1,298,700

NEW PRICE

$599,000

$1,198,000

987 Walalee Drive

$368,000

JUST SOLD

JUST SOLD Charming 5 bdrm/3 bathroom 3 level home in “the Village”. This home has main ﬂoor living home has been tastefully updated over the years including custom kitchen and recent bathroom updates. 8310 sq ft level lot with West facing back yard complete with new patio, hot tub, beautiful giant Magnolia tree and more.

NEW PRICE

#101 1369 56 Street

#103-1250 55 Street Gorgeous ground level unit is The Sandollar. This spacious and bright 1333 sq ft 2 bedroom/2 bathroom home is located mere steps from Tsawwassen Town center.

Large 1 bedroom ground ﬂoor unit conveniently located in Windsor Woods - The Oxford. Only steps to shopping, transit, library and recreation. This complex is well maintained with amenities such as exercise room, hot tub, sauna, storage and more. This unit has 9ft ceilings, newer laminate ﬂooring, updated bathroom with shower and soaker tub. Large 130 sq ft south facing private patio with gas BBQ hookup.

1140 Walalee Drive

Located in Tsawwassen Village. This original 2500 sq.ft. 4 bedroom/3 bath 2-level home is situated on a 9656 sq.ft. lot with views to Boundary Bay and Mountains. Bring your design ideas and make this a fabulous family home. Suite potential, Or Seller has plans for custom home to take advantage of the views.

$1,348,000

JUST SOLD 1585 Beach Grove Road

RE/MAX Progroup Realty | 5360 12th Avenue, Delta, BC V4M 2B3 | Ofﬁce 604.943.8080 | Eugene@eugenek.ca | deltarealestate.net

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6 0 4 .2 5 0 .8 2 1 6

313-1166 54A Street

$679,000

SOLD

Stunning 3rd floor 2 bedroom 2 bath corner end unit at The Brio. Features Include: high end finishings, Quartz Countertops, S/S Appliances, island eating bar with sink & hardwood floors. Bonus large outdoor south west covered entertainment deck. 2 Underground parking & storage. Steps to shopping, restaurants and recreation.

405-1350 View Crescent

$584,900

The Classic, one of Tsawwassen’s ﬁnest locations. Many new building upgrades including re-piping, new aluminum windows, retractable screens and updated courtyard. This 1418 sq. ft. corner unit has a modern open concept kitchen with granite counters and s/s appliances. Large Master bedroom with walk-in closet. View of golf course from d/r window. Presently rented @ $2190/month to long term tenants. Pets allowed with restrictions. Great value, and walking distance to shopping and buses.

312-1359 56 Street

$375,000

SOLD

Windsor Woods, “THE OXFORD” Upper ﬂoor (1) bedroom, 775 sq ft unit with great layout. Features include generous size living room with access to balcony. Bright kitchen & eating area. Some updating done. Presently rented @ $1400.00 per month. Only steps to shopping, transit & recreation. 1 underground Parking & Storage locker. Separate gym & jacuzzi.

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$1,149 9,0 000

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$339,99 99

INCREDIBLE SCENIC VIEWS! 208-5011 SPRINGS BOULEVARD

Tsawwassen Springs resort style living… deﬁnitely a cut above! This meticulous show stopping open concept 1622 sq, ft. inside corner unit in state of the art concrete building with geothermal heating and cooling has it all! Fabulous private golf course, water and mountain views are offered here from large covered deck with strategic location in the building. Featuring 2 cross wing bedrooms both with grand ensuites, a den, powder room and a spacious gourmet kitchen with top of the line Wolfe and Sub Zero appliances for the serious chef in your family. Also offers a generous sized in unit storage room and a private secure double garage. Enjoy a round of golf and relax at Pat Quinn’s restaurant…oh what a life!

PO ORT GATEW WAY

$5 5,9 950 0,00 00

MLS S R242 276 676 SPACIOUS UNIT WITH HUGE PATIO! AMAZING INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! 112-1175 FERGUSON ROAD 2957 53RD STREET

Super clean 826 sq. ft. ground ﬂoor condo with massive South facing patio ideal for relaxing in Century House located in the heart of Tsawwassen just minutes to all amenities and the beach so you can leave the car at home. Features open living room, dining and kitchen with generously sized master. There has been some recent electrical upgrades, in unit storage, a storage locker and secure underground parking.

Almost square 17.34 acre parcel with 823 ft. of road frontage features an English style country home, 10 stall barn, hay ﬁeld and generous pasture area which has been an established equestrian facility for decades. The property offers an ideal central location just 5 minutes to Tsawwassen or Ladner, Tsawwassen Mills Mall, BC Ferries, DeltaPort Way, TFN Industrial Park, transportation and more. This parcel is close to BC Railway in an area of transitional properties with

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NEW LISTING

4413 Maple Lane, Ladner

$998,000 5642 Grove Avenue, Ladner

Solid 4 bedroom and 2 1/2 bathroom 2 level basement home in central Ladner loca�on. Situated on a large 6450 SF west exposed yard with covered pa�o and oversize deck. Updated windows furnace kitchen SS appliances and electrical panel. Original hardwoods

$4,299,000 #136-5421 10th Avenue, Tsaw

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

$595,000

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 #305-4745 54A Street, Ladner

$509,900 5052 Cedar Springs Drive, Tsaw $1,788,000 1656 Farrell Crescent, Tsaw

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.

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.

SOLD

B402-4821 53rd Street, Ladner $499,900 971 Bayview Drive, Tsaw

Welcome to the Begonia, a concrete low rise residence at Ladner Pointe! Spacious 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom home with large southern exposed deck overlooking garden pa�o. Includes 1 secure parking space. Located in the heart of the town centre, walk to all ameni�es. Buy with conﬁdence, rain screen building with updated windows and roof.

$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.

$1,095,000 5205 Deerﬁeld Court, Tsaw

WINNING COMBINATION! Tradi�onal elegance in a classic 2-level home on the high side of the street. 2360 sq. #. 3 bedrooms + den, 2.5 bathrooms on a huge 9000 sq. #. lot with western exposure. Large rooms plus double care garage. A lot of LIVABILITY!

$1,699,000

BESIDES CHARACTER & CHARM, this home 4286 sq. #. home sits on a 12,000+ sq. #. lot in one of the most pres�gious cul-de-sacs in all of Tsawwassen. First �me to the market. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, extra large rooms + huge garage. For those who appreciate �meless, tradi�onal elegance.

SOLD

#101-1369 56th Street, Tsaw

522 Tralee Crescent, Tsaw

5172 45th Avenue, Ladner

SOLD 6098 Brodie Road, Ladner

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4609 Kensington Court, Ladner $1,329,000 310 Tsawwassen Beach Rd, Tsaw $2,199,000 5092B Bentley Drive, Ladner

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.

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.

$950,000

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.

SOLD 5580 Wallace Avenue, Tsaw

$1,038,000 5148 Winskill Drive, Tsaw

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

SOLD #101-4728 53rd Street, Tsaw

4591 Aurora Court, Ladner

SOLD

$409,900 632 Goldenrod Boulevard, Tsaw $1,249,000 4562 64th Street, Ladner AN OUTRIGHT GEM! Time-less architecture with an ideal family layout of 3 bedrooms, bonus room, large double garage, private & level backyard. Long list of upgrades! Choice home in a choice loca�on!

SOLD 5153 Cliﬀ Drive, Tsaw

$559,000

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

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

$2,698,000 #303-5518 14th Avenue, Tsaw

CREATE A LASTING IMPRESSION! Private mini-estate on a level, fully useable, ½ acre lot (22,183 sq.".) with south exposure. 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, pool, hot tub, cabana, media room & 3-car garage. Plenty of family living op�ons.

$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 4125 Irmin Street, Burnaby

SOLD #167-1894 Osprey Drive, Tsaw

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REMEMBRANCES IN MEMORIAM TAYLOR, Dorothy A. October 5, 1928 − January 18, 2012

We love you and miss you everyday. You remain always in our thoughts and hearts. − Your loving husband, Ken, and family.

OBITUARIES

Celebrate the lives of loved ones with your stories, photographs and tributes on legacy.com/obituaries/ deltaoptimist HANSEN, Tore W. September 9, 1938 − December 2, 2020

OBITUARIES BAYNE, William (Bill) May 10, 1936 − December 24, 2020 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of William (Bill) Bayne on December 24, 2020. Bill was a loving Husband, Dad, Pop−Pop, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, and cherished friend to so many. Predeceased by his parents and his brother, Robert. Bill will be dearly missed by his wife of 43 years, Carla; his daughter, Kristy (Eli); his grandchildren, Miles and Theo; sisters−in−law, Candace, Diana, and Ralphene; and many nieces and nephews.

JOHNSON, Kathryn Elaine March 26, 1988 – December 26, 2020 Our beloved Kathryn (Kit Kat, KJ) passed away in her sleep, age 32, on December 26 at home with her family. Kathryn was predeceased by her grandfathers William (Bill) Johnson and Walter McConville. She is survived by her grandparents Gwendolyn Johnson, Eileen McConville, and Anthony Haneveld; her parents Mark and Rae; her siblings William (Kristina), Barbara, Johanna (Giuseppe), Ashley (Brian), Cody, Amanda, and Tyler; her nieces Emmlin, Alexis, and Celista and nephew Parker; and her large extended family. Born in Vancouver, Kathryn lived in Tsawwassen and Victoria. She swam for many years with the Winskill Dolphins Swim Club, setting many club records, some still standing. She was on a pre-Olympic training team, but a shoulder injury ended her dream of competing in the 2004 Olympics. She continued to be an outstanding athlete completing several triathlons and half marathons. After graduating from UBC’s Sauder School of Business in 2011, Kathryn achieved her CPA in 2014. She started working at BC Ferries in 2006 onboard the vessels and then after getting her degree she moved to the accounting department where she worked her way up to become a Senior Business Analyst. Loving to travel, Kathryn studied for a semester abroad in Australia and made many trips around the world. Our beloved dolphin’s last trip was a cruise to Antarctica in 2020, where she visited penguins. Kathryn was an extraordinarily self-less person who loved her family and friends immeasurably. She was a wonderful hostess who enjoyed bringing people together. She was “cool Auntie Kathryn” to her nieces who brought her deep joy. She will be forever remembered and missed by all those who loved her, especially by her family who feel incomplete without her. Kathryn will always be with us.

Born and raised in East Vancouver, Bill spent most of his childhood moving to new houses and schools while gaining lots of friends and interesting stories along the way. He also spent a lot of his childhood with his family in Point Roberts, Washington. He often spoke fondly of his years down at "The Point" and all the amazing summers spent at Maple Beach at the cabin. At the young age of 16, Bill began working on the CP steamships which served the coast from Washington to Alaska. He was working onboard the SS Princess Kathleen when it capsized off the coast of Alaska in 1952. A longtime member at Beach Grove Golf Club where he was recently honoured for his contributions, Bill served as Club Captain during the ’60s, was an avid golfer in his younger years and continued on as a social member. In recent years he was proud of his work assisting with maintaining and researching historical records. A lot of his hard work is found in the book "Beach Grove Golf Club, The First 80 Years" written by Eric Dwyer. Bill is also known to many as "Coach" as he devoted nearly 30 years to coaching women’s fastpitch.

On December 2, 2020, the family of Tore Hansen said goodbye to their loving father, FarFar, and friend after he suffered a short illness. He was preceded by his wife, Lynda (2013) and daughter, Heidi (2016) pictured. Tore came to Canada from Tromsø, Norway as a young man to spread his wings and seek adventure. Though he did return, Tore once again found himself back in Canada and finally settling in Ladner in the 1960s, which he considered home. Tore made a new life here, enjoying everything BC had to offer including beaches, spending time with Lynda, and their horses, and loved spending time outside when not at work as a shore−worker. He will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, and fondness for all things living. Tore leaves behind his son, Marten (Alix); grandson, Haakon (Joanna); and granddaughter, Nyssa; as well as many family members and friends old and new, both here and in Norway. FARFAR The Man The Myth The Legend We miss you now and forever!!!! The family would like to thank the staff at Peace Arch Hospital for making the worst of times just a little easier. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your local animal rescue in his name.

A true character through and through. If you knew Bill, chances are you shared many laughs and fell in love with his tremendously huge heart. His kindness and priceless stories will always be treasured. A celebration of life will be held at a later date when it is safe to do so. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the BC Heart & Stroke Foundation in Bill’s honour.

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MATSUMOTO, Ken S. January 3, 1935 − January 3, 2021 Kenneth Sadao Matsumoto of Ladner, BC, passed away peacefully at Royal Columbian Hospital on January 3, 2021, at the age of 86. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, Ken worked most of his life as a bellhop in Waikiki hotels then moved to BC where he worked in maintenance at the Delta Hospital until his retirement. Ken was known for his infectious smile and friendly disposition which he shared with his coworkers, customers and many friends. He will be greatly missed by wife, Lois; sons, Todd (Heather) and Kirk (Jan); daughter, Debbie (Darryl); sisters, Barbara (Howard) and Emi; grandchildren, Kali, Kate, Ava, Nicholas, Sean, Allen, Ian, Sarah, Keoki, and Kyle; and many great−grandchildren. He is predeceased by son, Glenn (Laura) and brother, Edward. In lieu of flowers, donations are welcome at the Kidney Foundation of BC.

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De MATOS, Josê Daniel G January 9, 1934 - January 7, 2021 Josê, “Joe” passed away peacefully at the Irene Thomas Hospice in Ladner, in the morning of January 7, 2021. Josê is survived by his loving wife Maria, of 55 years, his 3 sons; Walter (Mary-Anne), Daniel (Shannon), Steve (Katelyn) and grandchildren; Dustin, Reece, Mason, Lucy and Avery, as well as numerous family around the world. Joe immigrated to Canada in 1960 from the Azorean island of São Miguel where he moved from Castlegar to Ladner. Joe had a great career in the lumber industry and went on to retire at an early age of 55, so he could enjoy camping and most of all fishing. Any time he could get out on the water was a great day for him. You will be missed dearly by all who had the pleasure of knowing you. Rest in Peace.

RANGER, John Arthur Edward 14 February, 1931 - 9 January, 2021

SPRATT, Samuel Robert February 18, 1932 − December 18, 2020 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 spent 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.

It is with deep sadness that we report that John Ranger passed away in his sleep, peacefully and without pain, early in the morning of Saturday January 9th, 2021, aged 89. He joins his beloved wife of 63 years - Joyce. He leaves his much loved and only child, Lesley (Bob) and his 2 adored grandchildren and their spouses; Kate (Ken) and Nick (Andrea), and his 5 very special great grandchildren; Shep, Ophelia, Elsa, Jake and Abilynn. John was born in London, England, and spent his early teen years in the London Blitz. He married Joyce as soon as he was de-mobbed after the war. He then developed a career in the print industry, ending up with his own company, Ludo Press of Earlsfield, London. In 1996, on his 65th birthday, John and Joyce left England to move to South Pointe in Ladner, to be closer to their daughter Lesley and her family. Desmond, their faithful dog, was with them for 17 years. John volunteered as a cancer patient driver, and served on the Board of McKee Seniors Recreation Centre for a few years. John and Joyce were ardent regulars at the McKee Bridge Club and made many friends there. John also taught Bob and Nick golf, a game of which he was an expert in his day.

It is with great sadness we share the loss of Dale. Dale was one of a kind and to know him was to like and love him. He exuded kindness, humour, and warmth. He loved nothing more than to make other people laugh and smile. He would talk to anyone and everyone and did not care who you were, he would crack a joke and make you laugh. He grew up and spent most of his life in Ladner. Many of his Ladner friends were still in touch and part of his life. He always had a can−do outlook and was adventurous. He played all kinds of sports growing up and loved riding his dirt bike sometimes where he wasn’t supposed to. During his youth, his zest for sports and adventure made him a frequent visitor to the hospital and he was on a first−name basis with the ER staff. As an adult, Dale enjoyed his job working with Kwantlen First Nation as an archaeology fieldworker. He was very proud of his work and would be so thrilled when he or his co− workers found an artifact. He valued and respected all the people he worked with and was so grateful that he was able to do this work. More recently, Dale lived in Maple Ridge. He wasn’t shy about sharing his struggles with addiction and his fight for sobriety. He was very involved with organizations that helped people. He dedicated a lot of his time to try and help others who were struggling, and always made time for anyone that needed it. Dale was not defined by his struggles and he fought hard. He was an amazing person and loved by so many people. He will leave a huge hole in all of our hearts and lives. He was dearly loved by his family and friends. He is survived by his parents Carol and George (Gail); sister Laura; niece and nephew Tiffany and Liam. He was also loved by his aunts, uncles, cousins and so many friends and colleagues. We will miss you, Dale; you are with Grandma and Grandpa now. Until we meet again... A celebration of Dale’s life will be held in the future. In lieu of flowers, please donate to onewayclubsociety.com or another charity of your own choice.

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John loved his last year at the Whitecliff Retirement Home in White Rock, and his family are also deeply grateful for the wonderful care he received there. He was loved by many and will be missed by many. His daughter, her husband and the grandchildren, spouses and great grandchildren will sorely miss a man who was special and loved by us all.

In view of covid restrictions, there will not be a celebration service for John’s life until later in the year.

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ARE YOU THE NEXT MEMBER OF OUR FULL TIME LABOURER TEAM? Full time position will run now through sometime in April 2021 - April 2023. Pay rate $14.60. Dayshift 40-45 hours per week and usually weekends. Flexibility is a must.

Successful candidates: • Thrive in a fast paced cold and very humid environment such as cleaning, heat stand and power washing. • Maintenance works, picking, pruning, loading of fruit onto a cart, packaging on hot house and other greenhouse operation. • Must be able to stand or walk all day on a plastic liners and concrete. • Must be able to perform moderately strenuous physical labour, packaging, grading line and cleaning. • Must comply with the hygiene requirements from Food Safe and WorkSafe BC safety. Address: 3752 Arthur Drive, Delta V4 3N2 email: con@millenniumpacific.com

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