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From Tsawwassen to Toyko – let the Games begin

Olympians Mark Pearson and Brendan Guraliuk continue a remarkable legacy MARK BOOTH

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Jurgen Lankau must be smiling down on the remarkable legacy he initiated decades ago. The Delta Sports Hall of Fame member, who passed away in 2006, launched the Falcons Field Hockey Club back in 1968. Since then, there has been a steady stream of athletes who grew up learning the game at Tsawwassen’s Winskill Park and have gone on to play for Canada at a variety of international competitions. The tradition continues at the Toyko Summer Olympic Games where Mark Pearson and Brendan Guraliuk will be representing their country. It will be Pearson’s third Olympic Games. The 34-year-old competed in Rio (2006) and Beijing (2008) when he happened to be the same age as Guraliuk. That team featured Rob and Peter Short from Tsawwassen, along with current Delta North MLA

and provincial cabinet minister Ravi Khalon. “There is a west coast bias (to the national team) but there is also a Tsawwassen legacy of athletes competing and I’m happy this kid is going to keep the legacy going in the future,” said Pearson. “Jurgen Lankau left an indelible mark on those who came before me. Obviously, that grass field at Winskill saw a lot of action over the years.” Guraliuk played for Canada at the World Youth Olympic Games three years ago in Brazil. Fortunately, he has a veteran hometown teammate who can help him get comfortable being on sport’s greatest stage. “The Youth Olympics are something but this is a whole other beast,” he said. “I think I will have to lean on Marky a little bit, like what to do and what not to do in the athlete’s village and that. I think it’s going to be an experience where I just take it on.” Pearson added it can be easy to get caught up in the moment as a first-

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Tsawwassen’s amazing legacy of being represented at the Summer Olympic Games in men’s field hockey continues in Toyko with Mark Pearson (left) and Brendan Guraliuk. time Olympian. “You’re in the village and you see this collection of the world’s most famous athletes. I remember sitting in

the dining hall and across from me was Roger Federer. That’s pretty cool for a kid from Tsawwassen growing up playing field hockey.”

Both admit they don’t know what to expect in Tokyo as COVID-19 restrictions will most certainly limit their ability to take in competitions

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at other Olympic venues as the Summer Games finally proceed following a year delay due to the continuing world-wide pandemic. It took a wild comeback in the fall of 2019 for Canada to defeat Ireland and clinch an Olympic berth. At the time, Pearson was recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon injury, while Guraliuk was still trying to establish himself as a fulltime member of the team. “Through all the training, we were like kind of living like ‘what’s the process going to be’ and ‘what’s going to happen’? Even our first (European) tour got announced a week prior to going,” added Guraliuk. “We at least had something in place and we were going to compete for the first time in a year. It felt great. Once having an international competition, we realized Tokyo would be a strong possibility too.” See more on Delta’s Olympic athletes on page 29 and throughout the Games at www. delta-optimist.com.

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Inside this week

*Delta Mayor calls for province to increase roll for firefighters - page 4 * Parks and rec fees are changing - page 6 * letters to the editor - page 9 * DPD chiefs get awards page 10 * Gifts and support given to Augustine House staff page 13 * Another Gary Nay mural is unveiled - page 15

On the web * Netflix TV show shoots in Ladner Village * Crime beats for South and North Delta * More on Delta Pride * Follow Delta’s Olympic athletes at the Summer Games

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A stubborn structure fire on River Road was contained by Delta Firefighters after an eight-hour battle Tuesday. Around 3 p.m., Delta fire received multiple calls about smoke coming from a building in the 8500 block of River Road. The fire was in an industrial complex and when firefighters arrived, the call was moved up to a first alarm with flames and heavy smoke coming from the structure, said Deputy Chief Brad Wilson. Delta had 27 firefighters on scene throughout the call with five apparatus, a battalion and a fire investigation unit. River Road was closed to traffic shortly after Delta fire arrived. The area was reopened to traffic just after 6 a.m. Wednesday morning. “We sent all trucks

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It took eight hours for Delta Fire to contain a stubborn structure fire in an industrial area along River Road. home with the exception of one around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday night,” said Wilson. “We have had the aerial apparatus on scene throughout and we will have that there

cycling crews throughout the day [Wednesday]. “It was a truck repair facility from what I understand, and I believe in the lower floor of the initial building

that went up, there was some oil storage as well as some tires. That is what is stubborn right now. “There were three buildings attached. The

fire lit up the middle one, went west into the main frontage building and we kept it from the one behind.” The cause of the blaze is under investigation.

Delta park closures looming due to wildfire risk SANDOR GYARMATI

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The risk of fire at the Burns Bog and Watershed Park has the city concerned. Delta council last week discussed upcoming actions, including the thinning out of a section of trees at the bog, to help reduce the risk of wildfires in the community, as part of Delta’s Community Wildfire Protection Plan. However, the hot dry weather the region has experienced this summer may prompt additional measures including closures. Mayor George Harvie

said he’s concerned about reports that people are still smoking around the various trails at the bog and Watershed Park. “A number of years ago, when we had this intense heat, we had signs saying no smoking, and then we had signs actually prohibiting people from going in,” he said. Harvie said he has asked staff to make sure no smoking signs are posted and for Fire Chief Guy McKintuck to report back whether Watershed Park and the Delta Nature Reserve at Burns Bog should be closed to the public. Coun. Jeannie Kanakos said residents, particu-

larly in the Sunshine Hills neighbourhood, are feeling anxious. The city, in a news release, is reminding people that when visiting Delta’s designated park trails to stay on trails to reduce the risk of accidental fires. The city’s summer parks patrol staff on bike or foot will be keeping an eye out for any prohibited activities or wildfire risks. In a letter to residents located within or adjacent to a naturally-vegetated area, along the wildland urban interface, which was also posted on the city’s website, McKintuck noted Delta Fire and Emergency Services

is taking measures to reduce community risk. Those measures include reducing fuel load in select locations, testing fire hydrants and coordinating risk and response activities with B.C. Wildfire Service and Metro Vancouver. Delta’s firefighters receive wildland urban interface training annually and the city conducts increased inspections of interface areas such as parks and beaches throughout the summer months, he said. The city encourages residents to protect their homes by ensuring that their yards are free of dry grass clippings, fallen

branches, compost heaps and needles that could easily ignite. It is important that this yard material be disposed of via Delta’s curbside green waste removal program and not deposited into ravines or forests where it can add to the fuel load for forest fires, McKintuck said, adding that residential backyard fires continue to be prohibited year-round in Delta. If you see or suspect a fire, call 911 immediately and report any unauthorized activity that poses a risk of fire to Delta Police Department’s 24/7 nonemergency line at 604946-4411.

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Mayor George Harvie is hoping the role of firefighters, including here in Delta, will increase in addition to the emergency responder system getting more paramedics, dispatchers and ambulances.

Firefighters needed for much more, says Harvie SANDOR GYARMATI

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Delta Mayor George Harvie says it’s about time the provincial government stepped in to look at increasing the first responder role of firefighters. The province last week announced it is acting to improve ambulance response times and support emergency workers. Several measures were outlined including directing the Emergency Medical Assistants Management Licensing Board to examine expanding firefighters’ scope of practice. Harvie said he had a lengthy meeting with other Metro Vancouver mayors a week ago, and that the group is extremely upset about the state of the system. More staffing for ambulances has been desperately needed for a long time, but the focus should remain on the patient, he said, adding firefighters can respond to many emergency calls quicker. “We’ve had so much resistance from the BCEHS (BC Emergency Health Services) board over the years, and I remember even attending

a meeting of the board as city manager a number of years ago and they were adamant we should not be attending those types of calls,” said Harvie. “I have no respect for the past people who were involved in the administration, and they did not do anything to improve service to people who make the calls and, just as importantly, to the ambulance. They’ve been underpaid, overworked and treated awfully over the years and it’s time that is corrected.” In a joint letter to the province earlier this year, Harvie and nine other Metro Vancouver mayors noted long delays for ambulance service should prompt the province to reconsider the role of other municipal emergency responders. The mayors said they are concerned about the impacts of staffing shortages at the provincial ambulance service on response times and patient care. Delta continues lobbying to have BC Emergency Health Services notify the Delta fire department and other fire departments of more emergency medical dispatches. It’s been a conten-

tious issue since 2015, when Delta rolled out a new program to provide enhanced medical aid from firefighters who received additional training. Subsequent changes to 911 protocols resulted in the fire department being notified about medical calls only in certain cases, prompting complaints about long wait times for ambulances when firefighters can arrive much sooner to assist. “You just can’t switch a light on and suddenly expect more ambulance professionals,” added Harvie. “It takes time and I’m still worried about the remainder of the summer here. What happens if we have more intense heat? I am very happy I have my fellow mayors working together as a united voice saying we want to have a change.” The Metro mayors have requested a meeting with Health Minister Adrian Dix on the first responder issue about expanding the role of firefighters, he added. The deadline for recommendations by Emergency Medical Assistants Management Licensing Board is Sept. 6, 2021.

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New fees proposed for Delta parks, recreational facilities SANDOR GYARMATI s g y a r m a t i @ d e l t a - o p t i m i s t .c o m

Delta’s Parks Recreation and Culture department is recommending a new fee structure for city’s facilities. A recent report to the parks commission notes that while Delta’s Restart Plan moves forward, a focal point in developing new fees and charges is to encourage residents and community

groups to return to their activities within parks, recreation and cultural centres. “The pandemic has reduced revenues significantly. It will take some time to build community use back to pre-pandemic levels. The proposed fees and charges are designed to reengage the community into the use of Delta facilities and to have community sport organizations return

to their activities,” the report states. During the pandemic, discounted passes for frequent users were eliminated. If supported, Delta residents will find that fees and charges will, for the majority of uses, be equal to or better than the rates included in the current bylaw. There is no change to the Delta First Policy with preferred or free

access to Delta residents, however, the number of fee options would be reduced. The report, which still has to go to council for approval, notes an analysis was undertaken of the number of people served in each type of admission category, and staff found in many cases there were only a handful of sales in a particular type of admission. Single admissions

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represented the biggest sales volumes, followed by one-month and the 10 and 25 punch pass options. The proposed new fee structure retains the single admissions, a time-based 30-day pass and introduces a new flex pass, which offers 20 visits within one year, to replace the punch pass. Both the time-based 30-day pass and the new flex pass will allow patrons to receive a further discount over a single admission price, the report explains. Other changes include reducing the number of patron categories. The new proposed bylaw will include three types of fee categories, Child and Senior, Youth and Adult. Super Seniors (free admission) previ-

ously age 85 and above, is now proposed to be age 80 and above. The proposed rental rates for groups remains the same as the current bylaw fees. In some cases, the rental rates are slightly lower in order to assist community groups to return to their activities. There are no admission fees recommended for the Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre and the North Delta Centre for the Arts, but there are proposed rental facility rates for an individual or groups who may wish to use those facilities when they are finally opened to the public as soon as COVID19 health and safety protocols allow and Delta decides to open them to the public.

Delta gathering public feedback for apartment proposal OCP amendment SANDOR GYARMATI

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The City of Delta is currently gathering public feedback on a proposal to build a 48-unit market rental apartment building in Tsawwassen. The residential complex at 1467-56 St. would see the apartment complex built on a vacant lot formerly occupied by a gas station that closed almost a decade ago. Driveway access and pedestrian access would be from 14B Avenue. Delta council this spring agreed with to proceed with public consultation but the application is still at the early stage and must still go back to council for preliminary approval. The proposal does not comply with the current land use designation when it comes to the density or height, so the application requires an amendment to the Official Community Plan. Residents have until July 9 to provide comment and can get more

information by calling the community planning and development department or email cpd@ delta.ca. Meanwhile, the city is still formulating a new housing action plan, which follows a citywide housing needs assessment that was completed in 2019. Staff already identified several key themes based on early feedback, including: expanding rental options, housing young people and families, supporting aging in place, supporting more integrated supportive housing options, supporting density and community character, and exploring innovative approaches to housing. Planning staff this spring provided council with a report on the community feedback received on the recommendations in a draft plan that was presented. A final version of the housing action plan is expected to be considered by council later this year.

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Delta golf couse hoping for new, bigger clubhouse SANDOR GYARMATI s g y a r m a t i @ d e l t a - o p t i m i s t .c o m

An East Ladner golf course still has a few hurdles to clear before it can build a major new addition. Delta council late last year gave preliminary approval for Sunshine Woods on 64th Avenue to tear down its existing clubhouse and construct a new 8,880-square-foot replacement. The course is located in Agricultural Land Reserve, so a non-farm use approval from the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) was required. The ALC gave its approval this May but other approvals are still required. The applicant was also required to see if the existing private sanitary servicing system, which is connected to the Metro

Vancouver sewer system, is compatible. If the system needs upgrading, the applicant will need consent from Metro for a sewer area bylaw amendment. A report by the community planning and development department notes the applicant is currently working with a civil engineer to address the sanitary capacity issues. “If the existing sanitary capacity is able to provide sufficient service for the new clubhouse, the applicant will need confirmation of Metro Vancouver’s approval for increased flow rates or other requirements. If it is determined that existing onsite capacity or infrastructure needs to be upgraded to connect to the Metro Vancouver main, staff will work with the applicant to determine the steps required for Metro Vancouver’s approval,” the

report notes. “This may include obtaining written consent for an upgraded connection or securing approval for a sewer area bylaw amendment, which would require a council referral. Provincial Agricultural Land Commission approval may also be needed if the upgrades affect land in the Agricultural Land Reserve and this would also require council referral.” The golf course is also proposing to reduce the minimum number of required parking spaces for the site from 164 spaces to 144 spaces. The golf course is located across the street from a farm property where the owner submitted an application to amend the Official Community Plan to build a cold storage warehouse and food processing facility.

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OPINION

Of course we’re vaccinated, we’re Canadian

n the past couple of weeks, Canada has become one of the most vaccinated countries around the world. This should come as absolutely no surprise. There’s a joke I tell Americans about Canada. ‘How do you get 100 Canadians out of a swimming pool? Ask them.’ Remember the 2010 Winter Olympics? All those long lines? I’m sure they could have been cut down a lot by people who didn’t need to stand in them, but just did because they thought they were supposed to. I spent five hours waiting for the zip line at Robson Square. I thought it was for the men’s room. Boy, was I surprised. As I write this, almost 80 per cent of eligible Canadians have had at least one jab, 57 per cent having two. The only reason you aren’t eligible is because you are under the age of 12. We are still booking appointments a week out. Seems that we are doing the Canadian thing, politely standing in line, as we’ve been told to do. Contrast that with the U.S. You don’t need an appointment to get a shot, they have tents set up at events to give you one if you want it. Free baseball tickets, a shot at $1,000,000, you

Community Comment BRAD SHERWIN

name it. All for getting a needle. They’ve had enough vaccine for months. Yet their vaccination rates are much lower than ours, and it’s starting to show. They wanted everything back to normal for July 4 celebrations. It looks like that was a bit premature. The Delta variant (no, it didn’t originate here) is affecting those who aren’t vaccinated. But behold…we are now allowing fully vaccinated Americans to Canada! There’s a few hoops to jump through, like a negative COVID test at least 72 hours before coming

across. Not very convenient for someone from Point Roberts who wants to come up for a quick trip. At least they don’t have to isolate for 14 days any more. It’s quite strange that Canada would be the one to open the border sooner, although I guess it makes sense – let’s invite their vaccinated here, but not mingle with the unvaccinated down there. Even if you are vaccinated, there’s a chance of being a symptomless carrier like the U.S. gymnast at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo. It seems strange that ball parks, basketball courts and hockey arenas in the States are wide open and maskless, yet a bunch of vaccinated Canadians are a threat. One day, I look forward to being able to go back down to Point Roberts, say hello and watch the whales off Lighthouse Marine Park. Our friends south of here need us, even if it’s just to let them know we still care about them. Brad Sherwin, MBA is a long-time resident of South Delta, and has over 30 years’ experience in marketing, public relations and business strategy. He teaches Marketing at Douglas College, coaches hockey goalies and is Past President of Deltassist.

Care workers deserve gratitude and kindness, not abuse

Editor’s note: The following is a guest opinion from Saleema Dhalla Interim CEO, SafeCare BC t would be an understatement to say that it’s been a challenging year for healthcare workers, especially for those working in long-term care homes, where COVID-19 visited with tragic consequences. Long-term care workers have shouldered a huge psychological burden that many of us might not be able to appreciate. For most of the past year, they have been the only source of physical contact and companionship for residents, as the pandemic severely restricted visits to long-term care homes. They worked short-staffed while colleagues recovered from COVID-19 or had to isolate at home. They had to respond to residents with dementia and other cognitive challenges, who were confused at now seeing care staff covered from head to

toe in personal protective equipment. Many workers sacrificed financially, because the provincial single site order meant they couldn’t work shifts at more than one care home. Every day, they worried about bringing COVID into their workplace, or bringing the virus home to their own families. Care workers are physically and mentally exhausted. It’s not surprising then that a recent survey we conducted with our members, who work in longterm care and home and community care, revealed that mental health is the top workplace safety concern. More than ever, healthcare workers need our support. With visitation restrictions being lifted in care homes, family and friends are now being reunited with loved ones. This is hugely positive, but we are also hearing disturbing stories from frontline workers and managers that some visitors are being verbally

abusive to staff, because they are being asked about their vaccination status, or asked to wear a mask, or follow basic infection prevention and control practices. This behaviour cannot be tolerated. While new processes can be difficult for some, they are in place to ensure the health and safety of residents, staff, and visitors. We ask that anyone visiting a care home to be kind and respectful to the staff. They have been working under tremendous pressure to care for our loved ones. They deserve our gratitude, not verbal and physical abuse. It’s also important to remember that care homes may have different processes for visitors based on the lived experience of the staff and residents. Homes that suffered great loss and were hit hard by COVID outbreaks may be more cautious than others. While the number of COVID outbreaks in long-term care has been

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reduced to zero in recent weeks, thanks in large part to vaccination efforts, COVID hasn’t been eradicated. It is still a serious virus that we are learning to live with, and with the disease still present in many communities, we all have a responsibility to keep it away from vulnerable seniors in our care homes. We celebrate that people can see their loved ones in care, but visiting a

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care home can’t be like it used to (at least for now). So, if you have to answer some questions before entering a care home, or you’re asked to wear a mask, be kind, be respectful, and remember back to those early days in the pandemic when people would go outside in the evening to salute our healthcare heroes. Saleema Dhalla/ Interim CEO, SafeCare BC

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Letters

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Nexus Cards and COVID?

Editor: There are very strong and deep cross border relationships between a great many Canadians and Americans in their daily lives. These relationships, many of which are multi-generational, deserve a lot more respect than what they are being given by the Canadian government. A few days ago John Manley, who as a past Liberal Deputy Prime Minister certainly understands how government works and has to have the ear of the current government, was deeply offended by a news article about U.S. border guards revoking

Nexus cards at a much higher rate than were the Canadian border guards Perhaps he should be, but he then mixed in the current border closure as a bargaining chip for how to get an answer for this. “Manley, a former Liberal cabinet minister, said the Canadian government should take advantage of current American concerns about the Canadian border being closed to get the U.S. to improve its way it runs both the program and the appeal process.” CBC News, reported July 8. Nexus cards have nothing to do with Canadian COVID safety

concerns. If the government is truly concerned about safety, they should not be losing focus by mixing any other issues into their COVID plans. Politics should never interfere with science. The safety of Canadians is a complex issue, and to measure it only in COVID numbers is a simplistic and disingenuous approach. An honest (tough for politicians) explanation of where we are including the mistakes made (impossible for politicians) and what the plans are based on a consistent interpretation of the current science, is something that all Canadians deserve. Peter Sziklai

Thanks for a successful season

Editor: The Sidekick Players Club recently closed its highly successful Foster Zoom Fest which included four Norm Foster plays in two and a half months. They were attended by people from across Canada, the USA and we even had viewers from Saudi Arabia and Singapore! Our audience base was more than 300 people! The third play, Halfway

There, was graced with Norm Foster’s presence. This was a very well received festival and we are thrilled at the reception. We also want to thank those that generously donated to our club. In these times, we have not generated any revenue, so every single donation was greatly appreciated. Thank you! We still don’t have a start date for the Tsawwassen Arts Centre, but are hopeful we will be

back on the stage in our fabulous space by 2022. With other theatres in the Lower Mainland opening in the fall, we, too, are anxious to resume doing what we love - live theatre. On behalf of the board of directors, thank you. We have an amazing community of followers, and without you, we cease to exist! Carroll Lefebvre President, The Sidekick Players Club

Seen and heard on Bridge Street

Editor: “This is awesome!” Having spent several afternoons hanging out at the Bridge St. pop-up park in Ladner Village, I can attest to the awesomeness of what the City of Delta has done to bring new vitality to the Village for the summer. They’ve really nailed it with the range of activities and types of seating. The crew who installed the umbrellas knew that shade would be a precious commodity in a heat wave, and the parks staff who cleverly made use of recycled synthetic turf are to be commend-

ed for their resourcefulness! Yet, it’s not my take on the park that matters. It’s the chorus of positive comments I’ve heard from onlookers passing by that matters. It’s the squeals of delight from little ones who rush up to the cornhole and bocce court and discover that a part of the Village street has been turned over to them for enjoyment and adventure. I’ve heard seniors challenging each other to a game of ping pong and observed entire families showing up with dinner to-go. I’ve seen families showing up early

in the mornings to play together while mum gets some sleep and I’ve seen crews of kids showing up to play together. If you’ve walked by or used the park, you’ll know what I’m describing and I encourage you to write to the Mayor and Council to encourage more projects like this! We should celebrate initiatives that boost the Village’s businesses and benefit everyone who is drawn to a free, friendly, and fantastic place to gather and wile away the summery days. Norm Van Eeden Petersman

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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 bylaws. This meeting will be held on:

Date: Tuesday, July 27, 2021 Time: 4:00 p.m. Place: Virtual / Zoom / Council Chamber, Delta City Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC 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 Application for Rezoning (LU009062) Location: 11868 87 Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO.1 Applicant: Narinder Patara Telephone: 778.838.4351 Proposal: Application for Rezoning in order to permit subdivision and development of two single detached residential lots. “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment Bylaw No. 8018, 2021” To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017” by rezoning the subject property from Duplex/Single Detached Residential 3 (RD3) to Single Detached Residential 7 (RS7) in order to allow a two-lot subdivision and construction of a new single detached dwelling with an in-ground basement and a secondary suite on each lot.

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Staff Contact: Babak Behnia – 604.946.3269 Web Location: July 12, 2021 Regular Council Mtg Agenda Item E.02

Project No. 2 Application for Permitted Projections in Multi-Unit Residential Zones Location: Various Locations throughout Delta Applicant: City of Delta Telephone: 604.946.3380 Proposal: To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017” to allow for projections into required building setbacks for multi-unit residential zones. Permitted projections would include: exterior stairs and ramps; eaves and gutters; unenclosed balconies, porches and sundecks; and bay and box windows, hutches, fireplaces, and chimneys. “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment Bylaw No. 7936, 2021” To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017” to permit:  Exterior stairs and ramps to project to no closer than 3.0 m to all property lines for multi-unit zones where setbacks are between 5.0 m to 7.5 m and to no closer than 1.2 m where setbacks are less than 3.0 m.  Eaves and gutters to project 0.9 m in apartment zones where setbacks are 7.5 m or more and 0.6 m in all other multi-unit zones.  Unenclosed balconies, porches and sundecks (and their eaves if covered) to project between 1.2 m to 1.5 m where setbacks are 5.0 m and 7.5 m, respectively, and between 0.6 m to 0.9 m where setbacks are 3.0 m and 3.5 m, respectively, for all multi-unit zones.  Bay and box windows, hutches, fireplaces and chimneys to project 0.9 m in apartment zones where setbacks are 7.5 m and 0.6 m in all other multi-unit zones. Projections other than eaves and gutters would be limited to 50 percent of the width of the building face in the front, rear and exterior side setback areas and 35 percent in the interior side setback area. Staff Contact: Jeremy Keating – 604.946.3201 Web Location: July 12, 2021 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.01 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 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” with a capacity limit on in person attendance due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. It is therefore recommended that comments 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 in property 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 andCouncil City of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Email: mayor-council@delta.ca 2. 3. Telephone or Video Conference (must register in advance – details below) 4. Attend In Person (limited seating - must register in advance – details below) Members of the public who do not wish to speak may listen and watch the proceedings via the City’s website. 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, July 27, 2021. To be included in the agenda, correspondence must be submitted before 12 noon on Friday, July 23, 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. ATTEND THE HEARING IN PERSON OR VIA ELECTRONIC MEANS: To attend the meeting in person, or electronically or by telephone, you must register with the Office of the City Clerk before 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Very limited space is available at City Hall in the Council Chamber. The public will be required to follow safety protocols for physical distancing and hygiene. 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 or in person; and 4. your contact information (Name, Address, Phone Number, Email Address) Once registered, you will be provided the details needed. 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: Project 2:

July 12, 2021 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.02 - LU009062 July 12, 2021 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.01

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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Delta Police’s top leaders have received national honours. Earlier this month, Chief Neil Dubord and Deputy Chief Michelle Davey received Order of Merit of the Police Forces awards during a virtual ceremony in Ottawa. The Order of Merit of the Police Forces was created in 2000 to recognize conspicuous merit and exceptional service by members and employees of Canadian police forces whose contributions extend beyond protection of the community. Three levels of membership with postnominal letters reflect long-term, outstanding service: Commander (C.O.M.), Officer (O.O.M.) and Member (M.O.M.). Dubord received a promotion within the order to the Officer of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces (OOM). This recognized his contributions to innovative police strategies adopted

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head of the RCMP hosted the virtual event. During the presentation, here in Delta, Davey’s daughter Sara presented her award to her, while Delta Mayor George Harvie presented the award to Dubord. “Although the Order of Merit ceremony was virtual this year, that allowed recipients the opportunity to have loved ones play a key

role, presenting the honours,” said Dubord. “As Deputy Davey’s daughter pinned the medal on her mom, I was reminded of the support and sacrifices made by the families of all police officers. I am grateful for all those family members who support police through missed holidays, long shifts and occasionally through traumas experienced on the job.”

DPD say in comparison to the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, there has been a significant rise in the number of collisions and traffic violation tickets handed out. Collisions are up 76 per cent for April to June 2021 (274), compared to 156 for the same time frame last year. Police enforcement of traffic violations is also up significantly, with 2,666 violation tickets handed out from April to June 2021, compared to 1,003 during that time frame in 2020. Year-todate violation tickets are up 58 per cent overall. According to DPD, officers are focusing ticketing efforts on areas with high collisions and in response to public com-

plaints, such as speeding through school zones. Thefts from vehicles also surged in the second quarter compared to the first quarter of 2020, up 15 per cent with 203 instances so far this year compared to 176 for the same time frame last year. “While the traditional thefts of tools, wallets and phones is captured in the Theft from Auto category, what’s noteworthy now is the surge in thefts of catalytic converters,” says Deputy Chief Harj Sidhu, head of Community Policing. “This is an issue across the region, with the salvage price of metal in the exhaust emission control device considered high.” He points out that although there are no

scrap metal yards in Delta, police are still working on a number of initiatives to try to prevent this type of property theft. Violent crimes are up five per cent year-todate in 2021, with that increase being seen most in the second quarter, with 197 offences versus 179 during Q2 2020. Looking ahead over the next few months, Sidhu urges residents to continue to be vigilant about safeguarding property – securing garage doors and windows before going to sleep – and removing all valuables from their vehicles, including garage door openers. If possible vehicles should be parked in locked garage or an area with lights to discourage catalytic converter thefts.

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Cannabis store customers in Delta, sometime in the future, may be able to get products in more convenient locations. Council at its July 12 meeting, approved the opening of what will be the city’s first dispensary on Annacis Island, a store that will be operated by Seed & Stone at 616 Chester Road. Prior to Canada’s legalization of cannabis in 2018, Delta council passed a bylaw prohibiting cannabis stores in all zones, but agreed to keep the door open to eventually consider them on a case-by-case basis. The idea was to restrict any potential new businesses to the industrial zone. Council has since approved grow facilities in the zone. Many on social media supported the Seed & Stone application in Delta but also complained about the loca-

tion being an inconvenient one. During council’s discussion, it was agreed well-regulated legal cannabis stores have proven to be a safe alternative to the illegal market. Several councillors including Coun. Dylan Kruger suggested it may be time to consider other more convenient locations, but continue considering them on a caseby-case basis. He said there’s a growing expectation that people can have “reasonable access” to the legal products. Noting he visited the Seed & Stone location in Chilliwack to see how that store was run, and was impressed with the operation, Mayor George Harvie said Delta has had a number of inquiries about potential new locations. Harvie said legal stores are “quality” and nothing like the illegal retailers that had been operating in Vancouver. A report to council notes that after a Liquor

and Cannabis Regulation Branch licence is granted, any future request to relocate the licence to another location in Delta would still have to be referred to the city for approval. Vikram Sachdeva, Seed & Stone founder and CEO, told the Optimist he’s pleased with council’s decision and understands why the city had restricted any potential

stores to industrial zones, but he hopes his business will prove its value and that it will be safe to have others in the future located in a commercial zone. He said a lot of the stigma and fear about legal cannabis dispensaries has gone away. “We wanted to make sure that at least, for the time being, we had a store that could serve

the community now. Yes, this might not be the best area for the business but, right now, we’re focused on the community need,” he said. “We strive to have a store closer to customers, but now we just wanted to create a pathway to prove ourselves as a retailer and operator before we’d ask for anything more.” Sachdeva noted he’s hoping Delta will eventu-

ally allow a Seed & Stone retail outlet on Scott Road in North Delta. He added home delivery will also become a major part of their business. Many other local governments have authorized one or more cannabis dispensaries, however, some including Richmond and Surrey continue to prohibit them.

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Delta’s engineering department will take another look at a busy Ladner Village intersection. The Transportation Technical Committee recently discussed resident concerns regarding the intersection at Elliot Street and Ladner Trunk Road. A request was put forward for the city to consider implementing a scramble intersection, an all-walk pedestrian phase that would allow pedestrians to cross in every direction at the same time. The engineering department noted that as part of an improvement project for the intersection in 2012, different configurations were evaluated. The findings indicated that a scramble intersec-

tion would cause significant vehicle delays and queueing. The committee members recommended that updated traffic data be collected at the intersection for further assessment. Engineering staff will schedule the collection of traffic and pedestrian counts once traffic patterns return to normal in Ladner Village. The city’s 2012 improvements at the intersection included, among other things, tearing down the Deltapurchased corner property and the former KFC building to make room for a new right-turn lane from Arthur Drive. The improvements, however, did not include a roundabout, which is something that had been considered by the engineering department.

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The City of Delta is hoping to get federal financial help to help create a new outdoor public plaza at the entrance to Ladner Village. At its July 12 meeting, council agreed with a staff recommendation to apply to the Canada Community Revitalization Fund

(CCRF) for $200,000 that would be used for the Stokes and Cullis Public Plaza Project. A staff report notes the CCRF aims to help communities across Canada build and improve community infrastructure projects so they can rebound from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. With a national investment of $500 million over

two years, the purpose of the program is to support not-for-profit organizations, municipalities and other community groups, as well as Indigenous communities. CCRF will fund up to 75 percent of eligible costs and, if successful, Delta’s contribution to the project would end up being $50,000. The city earlier this year submitted an appli-

cation for funding of $200,000 to Canada’s Healthy Communities Grant program to fund the project, but that application had no luck. Work has already begun on the partial demolition and renovation of an existing commercial building at the site where Delta plans to add the new plaza. The heritage look of the structure will be

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restored with a later addition being removed and restoration of the original building. Council agreed the city should enter into a statutory right of way agreement with the owner, the Lowe family, to allow the development of the plaza over a portion of the property where the addition is being removed. The Lowes have offered Delta a public right of way for use of the area at the cost of $1, an earlier report notes. That report also notes that Ladner Village has always been a special place, recognized as a jewel that many like to visit for its historic roots, quaint shopping, and connections to the fishing and farming community. “The Lowes’ family commitment to the revitalization of the historic Stokes and Cullis building adds to Delta’s Foundation for the Future. The introduction

of a public plaza at this prominent location will welcome visitors and locals alike to this special village shopping experience, supporting the Community Economic Sustainability pillar. A vibrant plaza at this corner not only welcomes people to the community, it provides for a social and recreation gathering space supporting the Recreation and Community pillar,” the report adds. City staff have already prepared concept plans for the new plaza that includes oversized, boldly coloured planters to act as a visual anchor to welcome people into the village. One of the planters would be higher and ringed with wooden seating, while a lower planter’s edge would provide additional seating. The planters would be illuminated in the evening.

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StoryWalk has arrived in Delta. The city last week unveiled the project at three locations, integrating reading and nature through the presentation of a deconstructed children’s book. Display stands that feature a different page of a book are laminated and placed along a designated trail. The city earlier this year entered into a memorandum of understanding to install the story boards with the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen for a project along the Grove Trail, the Rotary Club of Ladner for a StoryWalk along the Millennium Trail and the Delta Child Youth Committee and the Delta Community Literacy Committee for one at the North Delta Community Park. StoryWalk was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpellier, Vermont, and developed in collab-

oration with the KelloggHubbard Library. It’s a registered service that has been installed in 50 states and 13 countries including, Germany, Canada, England, Bermuda, Russia, Malaysia, Pakistan and South Korea. A Delta staff report notes that ideal books have minimal text and illustrations that do not cross the centre of the book, while having a great storyline. “Books that can be used in different seasons and are nature based are more popular,” said Parks, Recreation and Culture Director Ken Kuntz. “The number of pages of the chosen books will determine how many display stands are required. Typically, about 40 paces between stands and a quarter of a mile for the route is a good distance for smaller children.” The city installed approximately 21 weather-resistant display stands and the stories will change monthly.

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Family sends 60 gift bags and handmade thank-you cards for staff at Augustine House “They really enjoy getting together with their friends, and enjoying music, and getting up and dancing. They’ve really missed that. It was probably the thing that I was asked about most often from residents, of ‘when can we have music?’” says Reiners. Augustine House is still encouraging guests to make appointments to

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Earlier this month, 60 grandchildren-crafted cards were dropped off at Ladner’s Augustine House as a big thankyou to staff caring for so many families’ loved ones. Each constructionpaper card contained a personal thank you written in adorable children’s scrawl and was accompanied by individual chocolates and hand sanitizers. “The staff have done a fabulous job throughout the entire pandemic … When you get that added ‘thank you’, it just boosts everyone’s morale,” says Jackie Reiners, the executive director at Augustine House. Jill Calvert and her mother Terri Calvert work together at the residence for seniors, and they both agree that they were very touched by the family’s kind gesture. “I like that [these families] know how much we care about all the residents here. I think all the workers feel like they’re family members at this point because we’ve all been here so much,” says Jill. As they worked to get through the rougher, scarier waves of the pandemic, Anne Sanders, marketing manager at

visit their loved ones for organization and screening efficiency purposes, though it is not mandatory anymore. They have also increased their visitor limit to 10 people for assisted and independent living areas of the building, but will continue to keep Haven House at a maximum of two adults and two children as the space is more limited.

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Family duo Terri Calvert and Jill Calvert proudly hold out one of the 60 handmade cards that were dropped off to Augustine House staff by a resident’s family. Augustine House, says staff felt incredibly supported by the friends and families of residents, as well as the Delta community as a whole. “They understood that we were doing our best to care for the seniors here,

for our community,” she says. Whether that was through gifted vitamins and individual hand moisturizers, encouraging phone calls or, most recently, the 60 handmade cards, they are all

incredibly appreciative. Since the beginning of the month, Augustine House has been able to bring live music performances back to residents, and though it’s been from the patio so far, it has been a huge hit.

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If the worst of the worst are worthy of Jesus, then surely you and I are also just as worthy. We are made for Jesus and loved by God no matter how long our list of failures and wrong doings may be. We are loved by God, made for goodness, and made for God’s work in our world, as broken and flawed as it can be at times. Despite our shortcomings and how many times we get the wrong end of the stick, Jesus calls us to be the hands and feet that Jesus uses in the world. Jesus is not interested in perfection, but faithfulness in response to where we are called by God.

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Are you worthy? Am I worthy? Far too many people I find struggle, even at a subconscious level about whether or not they are worthy of Jesus’s love and attention. Perhaps this comes from a feeling of self in-adequacy or lack of self-confidence in other aspects of our life. I have been reflecting on Mark’s gospel, chapter 2 where Jesus calls Levi. He says to him, “follow me.” Then we hear of Jesus eating and socializing with tax collectors and sinners – whoever those unfortu-

nate people happen to be labelled as “sinners.” Tax collectors and sinners and all points in between causes some wondering questions about Jesus’s behaviour. Why, in his right mind, would he want to be associated with “those people?” The very people who are agents of the government who take the good hard-earned money of everyday ordinary folk and give it to the rich and entitled. It doesn’t make sense. What we learn from Jesus in this passage is that yes of course the tax collectors are worthy of Jesus’s time and attention.

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Bright and beachy, new Gary Nay ‘Here, For You’muralcompletedforSunnyTsawwassen DANI PENALOZA

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From the rainbow bench to the parked bicycle to the bagged lunch on a picnic blanket, Gary Nay’s new “Here, For You” mural in Sunny Tsawwassen perfectly encapsulates the beachy community. Michelle Barlow, the Tsawwassen Business Improvement Association’s executive director, says that she knew just the man for the job to beautify the commercial district of Sunny Tsawwassen and make it more inviting to visitors. “Gary is a well-known local artist, and his art is full of vibrancy and life. He just brings such detail to his pieces that someone can spend time discovering the different elements within it,” said

Barlow. After commissioning Nay, TBIA’s request for the mural was that the mural represents “the uniqueness of our family-friendly, beachside community”, but without being too “typical.” The brightly-coloured mural showcases vignettes of Tsawwassen living, says Nay, and includes the Winskill Aquatic and Fitness Centre with a Pride bench outside, two paddle-boarders and a beautiful landscape that transitions from grass to sand to water. “I think the most important thing is that it makes people happy, especially during a global pandemic, and that’s why it’s colourful and whimsical and there’s nothing too serious about it. It’s just, sort of, a fun look at Tsawwassen

that I hope people will find joyful,” says the Tsawwassen-based artist. After about 40 hours of work thus far, all that remains to be done is painting a black frame around it, which he estimates will take a week or so. In addition to the buzzing local businesses and shops, adding vibrant public art in the empty spaces is another way to spark creativity and joy in the community, added Barlow. “Our hope is that our community will explore this piece and connect with the unique details that are represented within our community in Sunny Tsawwassen,” she says. Personally, her favourite part of the mural is Nay’s depiction of Centennial beach, as it reminds her of all the

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Gary Nay has named his new mural “Here, For You” based off how much the Tsawwassen community tangibly has to offer to somebody, as well as how the community is there to support one another. great times that she and her family have shared there.

To check out the “Here, For You” mural, head to the rear parking

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Curl up on your couch with a bowl of popcorn and tune in to this year’s CoffeeMakers Festival for an evening of theatre featuring South Delta performers and directors. From July 23 to 25, the Coffeehouse Theatre Society will host their second virtual festival that will feature a double bill of the short plays Guitar Strings and The Wall That Divides Us. “We did something a bit different this year, and we put out a call for writers on our social media. We asked people to submit ideas that they had for a digital festival,” says Kate Chubbs, production manager and a producer of the festival. Out of the submis-

sions, the Coffeehouse Theatre Society’s board of directors – who are all SDSS graduates – selected Vivian Li’s Guitar Strings and Kaitlyn Alderson’s The Wall That Divides Us. Li’s play, which will be directed by Tsawwassen actress and Theatre in the Country regular Camryn Chew for the festival, is a story about two siblings dealing with loss and recovery. And Alderson’s play, which will be directed by Emily Brown, looks at themes of injustice and truth in a dystopian world. “We’ve never commissioned work before, so that’s really exciting for us,” says Chubbs. Each evening of the festival will present both plays over Zoom with a short intermission between the two. Tickets

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The cast and some of the crew of The Wall (clockwise from top left: J Johnson, Liana Weinberg, Anna Garoucheva Gonzalez, Kate Chubbs, stage manager Dayna Horn, and director Emily Brown. can be purchased for a minimum donation of $1. “This is our fourth season, and it’s the biggest and widest range of cast and crew that we’ve had yet, so it’s kind of an exciting preview of what

we might be doing in the future,” says Chubbs. Last year, the theatre club put together seven weeks of Saturday Facebook live performances and managed to raise $1,120 for Black Lives Matter Vancouver

and Toronto. “We strive to create opportunities for youth in the Lower Mainland to participate in semiprofessional theatre and to get to work with like-minded individuals who just want to create

amazing shows together,” reads Coffeehouse Theatre Society’s website. To purchase your tickets, go to www. eventbrite.ca/e/thecoffeemakers-festivaltickets-158760172951.

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Beach Grove Golf Club’s Brent Derrheim and Jordan Rodda are among the golf professionals who have been participating in the 15th Annual PGA of BC Golfathon for ALS presented by Pacific Blue Cross. Golfing from sunrise to sunset, they golf as many holes as possible to raise funds and awareness for people living with ALS. Derrheim and Rodda completed their “marathon” on June 21, hitting their first tee shots at 5 a.m. and walking off the course at 10 p.m., golfing a total of 200 holes collectively. The highlight of their day was getting to play with members at the club who have lost loved ones to ALS. It’s about the 10th year

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Beach Grove Golf Club’s Brent Derrheim and Jordan Rodda recently played 17 rounds of golf in support of the ALS Society of BC.

fessional. “The main goal is to create awareness for ALS, whether it’s participating or donating.” Help support your local golf professionals to raise awareness and funds for the ALS Society of BC by donating at: https://shar.es/aWbSGX.

Derrheim has participated and he paired up with Rodda the last time the event was held in 2019. “It’s great. A lot of merit goes to my staff for wanting to take this on and continue to support ALS,” said Derrheim, Beach Grove’s head pro-

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Happy Pride, Delta: a message from Delta Pride Society president John Darras I have the honour of being the President of the Delta Pride Society. It has been two years since the last time we had the privilege of being included in the Optimist’s Pride edition; two years where life was in turmoil and full of sorrow and anxiety. It is bittersweet that we can celebrate Pride in person again; we are lucky to have our daily cases of COVID-19 falling and falling drastically, due to these wonderful vaccines which may give us the opportunity to celebrate the Pride Picnic once again in person. However, one cannot ignore the sickness, sorrow, and death from this pandemic, as well as the horrors of the recently confirmed evidence of the remains of the many missing children on the grounds of the various

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Delta Pride Society President John Darras (he/ him), left, with husband Sandy Drover. former residential schools. These sorrows and horrors must not be overlooked or forgotten. This year’s celebration will be much subdued, and appropriately so, in my opinion. However, I think we can all use something positive to look forward to, and with the help of the Delta Pride Society board members;

Lydia Elder and Christa Horita Kadach, as well as our wonderful sponsors, fundraisers, volunteers and this wonderful community at large, we will once again gather on the grounds of Ladner Memorial Park and celebrate life, love, and Pride, together again. Thank you very much for your kind attention.

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Bear chapters in North America and worldwide. Our children, and in extension, all children, need our support, acceptance and love so dearly. We recognize that we may all be at a different point in our journey and understanding, and this group is here to help. We are a completely affirming group. If you would like to join, please send an email to B.C.MommaBears@ gmail.com We hope everyone celebrates and enjoys Pride 2021!

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SUPPORTING DELTA PRIDE! The City of Delta supports our LGBTQ+ community and all Delta citizens who stand for inclusion and respect and against intolerance. Delta raised a Pride ﬂag in front of City Hall and we continue to do so each June in celebration of Pride month and in solidarity with our LGBTQ+ community. Pride is about celebrating our diﬀerences and supporting one another no matter whom we love. Delta is an ally of the LGBTQ+ community every day. Mayor George V. Harvie and Delta Council

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

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Delta Pride

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Creating safe and inclusive spaces – the All Are Welcome Here campaign

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Kadach, and the Delta school district’s SOGI program has also purchased some for their schools. “I’d do anything for this community. I have a child who is LGBTQ and I’m a mama bear … I just want to do anything to help and support these people, whether they be children, youth, adults, seniors,” says Horita Kadach. “Any way that I can be a part of showing love and inclusion, I count as a gift and amazing opportunity,” added Elder. If you’re interested in purchasing any All Are Welcome Here stickers or decals, they are being sold at Stir Coffee House, Four Winds Brewery and at Bosley’s in Tsawwassen. For larger orders, you can reach out to Delta Pride Society through their Instagram @pridedelta or their Facebook @deltapridesociety.

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about their desire to be welcoming. It’s about their desire to create and provide a safe space,” explains Lydia Elder, treasurer secretary of the DPS. “We can’t know that a space is perceived as safe by someone who’s coming into it, but rather [these stickers are representative of] our desire and intention to work towards that.” The colours on the stickers and decals are similar to those on the Progress Pride Flag, which was originally designed by Daniel Quasar in 2018 to include and represent transgender people and further marginalized queer BIPOC folks. Proceeds from the $5 decals and $4 stickers will go towards future Delta Pride Society events. The City of Delta has bought more than 200 stickers and decals to place within their buildings, says DPS vice president Christa Horita

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The gross feeling of being stared or gawked at is something that most of us can relate to. Maybe it was because you had toilet paper stuck to your shoe. Maybe your fly was down. But what if it was because you were holding hands with the person you love? Or because of the colour of your skin? Or because of how you dress, wear your hair or speak? With their “All Are Welcome Here” sticker and decal campaign, the Delta Pride Society (DPS) is hoping to get business owners, city staff and educators thinking about how to make their spaces safer and more welcoming for marginalized communities. “Luckily, I haven’t really received too much discrimination … I tend to pass, so I don’t really get a lot of pushback, so to speak, but I know a lot of our community doesn’t pass or doesn’t want to pass,” says DPS president John Darras, who is gay. Disturbingly, for the visibly-queer or BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) folks that Darras if referring to, getting stared at could be the least worrisome of outcomes they could face in public spaces. These stickers and decals, which were designed by artist and graphic designer Justin Longoz, are to be placed at the entrances of businesses, city buildings, and educational spaces to signify that people working within those walls are making an effort to create a welcoming and inclusive space. “If someone puts that sticker or that decal on their window, they are making a statement

A20 The Delta Optimist July 22, 2021

Delta Pride

DPD proud to stand alongside the LGBTQ2S+ community JOEL THIRSK

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When the first Delta Pride picnic took place in Ladner in 2018, the Delta Police Department (DPD) was there. In fact, we were one of the first organizations to RSVP. But, as is the case with much of our work, it went unseen. Though uniformed members stopped by, you didn’t see the ones in plain clothes; ensuring everyone who attended felt safe to do so. It is the same reason we flew the pride flag at all DPD buildings. We understand that Pride is not about “us” as an organization, but rather about “us” as a community, 24/7, 365. We also didn’t say anything publically when all our active police officers participated in mandatory training, facilitated through Ally in Blue. This

training taught our officers how to better foster communication and trust with the LGBTQ2S+ community, of which roughly one million Canadians identify as members. Honestly, this type of training is overdue for many, beyond policing, and is just one example of the continuing training opportunities offered to DPD employees, because when you know better, you do better. And to better serve our diverse community, we must all continually improve ourselves through education, training, mindfulness, and lived experiences. In 2020, the DPD recognized both the journey and goal of this work by formalizing the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Unit (EDIU). The EDIU’s objectives are to centralize, support, and advance a greater sense of belonging with and within the DPD, while enhancing

Deputy Chief Michelle Davey with Const. Jake Nolan. existing relationships with our diverse community, and identifying who is missing from our table in these discussions. “Do nothing about us, without us” was a common theme from the LGBTQ2S+ training, and as an organization, we intend to heed that advice from the bottom up and the top down. Our Deputy Chief

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Const., Michelle Davey, is a member of both the LGBTQ2S+ and national police leadership communities. At a recent B.C. First Responders’ Mental Health Committee Speaker’s Series she said belonging, within any group or organization, is key. Being yourself, however, is the hard part. “It is easy to adapt

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our personalities to the culture to fit in. What is harder is staying true to ourselves and at the same time, adapting the culture to be more accepting of differences, to foster true belonging,” said Davey. For allies, like me, Pride is also a great time to learn more about how we can be more supportive to the LGBTQ2S+

community beyond our immediate friends, family, and colleagues – like someone on a call for service who is struggling with coming out, or transitioning, or even dealing with microagressions. As we all know, Pride welcomes vastly different people of every persuasion, all with one thing in common – a desire for everyone to be treated equally, regardless of sexuality, race, gender identity, religion, or any other label. As police officers, this is what we signed up to do: help protect our community. As an organization, the DPD is proud to stand alongside the LGBTQ2S+ community, because we’re members, too. Editor’s note: Const. Joel Thirsk is a police officer with the Delta Police Department, currently serving in the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Unit.

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Delta Pride

Holding space for Delta’s LGBTQ community in schools DANI PENALOZA

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Delview Secondary teacher Trevana Spilchen smiles while recalling how their LGBTQ students held hands in a circle as Journey’s Don’t Stop Believin’ played around them. It was 2019, and the school was holding its first-ever Pride Dance. “You could tell that the queer students there just felt really comfortable. I think it was pretty much all queer-identified students, and I know for myself, when I get to be in a room with just queer people, it’s just different,” they say. That was the last time they were able to hold a Pride Dance – a couple years before it would become unheard of to hold hands with people who aren’t in your everyday bubble.

Some communities have been hit harder than others by the harsh realities of living through a pandemic. But people and communities who already face systemic oppression were and continue to be hit the hardest. Among the impacted marginalized communities, Spilchen worried for their LGBTQ students. “Maybe it’s not so great being a queer student at home, but they come to school and they’ve got friends, and they can go to the GSA and they can build those connections, right? And with COVID-19, it’s been really worrisome that some of those students don’t have any place to have connection, if they’re literally stuck at home,” they say. As the Delta school district’s sexual orientation and gender identity

(SOGI) inclusivity coordinator, Spilchen has had their work cut out for them during what has been one of the most challenging school years for teachers. While in-person events have been limited, Spilchen has focused their efforts on creating resources for staff and administration to incorporate into their teaching and handling of certain situations. Through leading the district’s SOGI curricular group, Spilchen and their colleagues have created one-page guides on LGBTQ books that are appropriate to be taught in classrooms. “We develop resources so that teachers know which books are good, which ones are better than others, and also so they don’t have to be worried about teaching it in a way that’s not appro-

priate,” they say. Spilchen also put together an entire guide on how to support gender-diverse students, which will roll out in time for September. Delta Secondary School’s SOGI coordinator Anna Munns has worked for three years to build and maintain a sense of community among the LGBTQ students within her classroom, the school’s Alliance Club, and in the school itself. Before the pandemic, they had weekly meetings where students felt safe enough to share their personal experiences and identities as they all sat in a circle of chairs. On the bulletin board that the club had posted in the main foyer, students were thoughtfully and honestly answering the interactive questions.

Everyone was seeming to really get it, and together, they had worked hard to get the club and the school to that point. “It was just really, really getting to a good point, when everything shut down,” says Munns. Though they still kept up with weekly meetings, there was no more sitting close together in a circle of chairs, and suddenly everyone had half of their faces covered by their masks. “It has felt a bit more disconnected, so I’m really looking forward to next year – being able to bring that back – because I felt a real shift in the comfort level within the group,” she says. Despite the changes, DSS’s Alliance Club continued to be active through the school year. They handed out LGBTQ pins that they

had made and posted educational signage around the school for Pride Week. They successfully advocated to have a Pride flag hung in their school, and they are continuing to push for a rainbow crosswalk and more gender-neutral bathrooms. “Anna has been a bright spot as far as the district actually being able to keep a group going. I think Anna’s is the only school, literally, in the district that’s kept any kind of regularity to the GSA meetings this year,” says Spilchen. Both Spilchen and Munns say that with each year that they continue to do this work, they encounter less and less pushback from others. And with each year, they get to be part of more and more moments that make the work so worth it.

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Delta Pride

Promoting inclusivity and diversity in the City of Delta DANI PENALOZA

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It’s impossible to know all the right answers on how to be the most respectful, inclusive or welcoming without consulting the communities who are impacted by these actions. This premise is what the Mayor’s Task Force on Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism was born from – acknowledging that there is always room to learn more and do more. Delta Mayor George Harvie says promoting inclusivity and diversity has always been at the top of his to-do list, and now, with the help of city staff and 15 other community volunteers, he is setting out to improve the way the city does things. “They want to be active and they want to make a difference, and I’m

relying on them to help me make a difference as mayor,” says Harvie. The task force last met on July 13 to go over an audit done by Veza Global, which is a “strategic transformation firm focused on bringing tools and resources to build diverse and inclusive teams leveraging cultural diversity, diverse abilities and promoting diverse populations in leadership,” reads their website. Some of their recommendations included decolonizing the workplace, fostering inclusivity through initiatives and ensuring that city policies, vendors and suppliers align with EDI (equity, diversity and inclusion) efforts and objectives. Also during their last meeting, the task force suggested that the city includes more “First Nation dates of impor-

One of the ways that he’s promoting this idea is through hosting a livestreamed show for city staff, called “Delta Talks”, where people from diverse communities join them to chat for 45 minutes about their experiences. The city has also brought in members of the LGBTQ community for staff training sessions, as well as put up the Pride flag and different rainbow benches throughout the city. “Our efforts are never done. Our efforts to promote diversity and inclusion are never over until there’s no more discrimination. We have to keep working on it,” says McGill. “What I’ve learned quickly, over the years, is that it’s not my opinion or my thoughts [that matter], it’s the voices of people in that community.”

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Christa Horita Kadach (she/her) from the Delta Pride Society sits on a Pride bench outside Delta City Hall in Ladner with Delta Mayor George Harvie. tance” to the community calendar and pointed out that it should be easier and more accessible for everyone to provide feedback to the city. “I see this task force becoming an integral

regular committee of council in the future,” says Harvie. For Sean McGill, Delta’s city manager, he feels that leading by example is where all city staff should start.

“I have to send a clear message as city manager of what’s acceptable and what we expect throughout the organization and take a proactive role in addressing issues,” says McGill.

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Delta Pride

Delta Pride Society’s ‘Pride Picnic’ will be back this year DANI PENALOZA

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Make your to-bring list, and check it twice, for Delta Pride Society’s (DPS) third annual Pride Picnic coming up on Aug. 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Memorial Park. Following last year’s event needing to be cancelled, the non-profit is looking forward to giving 2SLGBTQ folks and allies the opportunity to connect with one another and reflect on the community’s history – all while staying safe and socially distant. “I’m hoping that [the picnic] will be the first of many things that we’re going to be able to do as we move forward, away from COVID-19,” says Christa Horita Kadach, vice president of the DPS. Of course, the upcoming picnic will be a little different from previous

years and won’t include close-contact activities, but DPS president John Darras expects that it will also have a different “emotional” feeling to it in light of the continual findings of Indigenous children’s remains at former residential schools. “I think, whether we’re celebrating or mourning, or finding the balance of celebration and mourning, it’s so important for people to come together and [have] … human connection for support,” adds Horita Kadach. Learning about and acknowledging the histories and current struggles that other marginalized communities face will be even more emphasized in this year’s Pride Picnic. The importance of this was spoken about at their 2019 picnic, where Musqueam speaker and educator Rhiannon Bennett opened the

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The Delta Pride Picnic is set for Aug. 21 in Ladner’s Memorial Park. event by asking attendees to reflect on how we can support one another in our unique plights. “It was a very power-

ful moment, and it rings especially true now, two years later,” says Lydia Elder, the DPS’s secretary treasurer.

The first Pride Picnic in 2018 was put together to answer a call from a Delta parent wanting to support their LGBTQ child, and since then, the DPS has worked to make all their events kid-friendly. “[We wanted to] to keep it family-friendly, so that anybody didn’t have a hesitation of bringing their kids. That was the intent behind it, versus being prudish,” said Darras. “I know people who won’t take their kids to Pride in Vancouver because of what might be visible, and they don’t want their kids exposed to that – even though, I don’t have any issues with that [kind of stuff].” Elder also hopes that the picnic will be a space for young people to connect with one another before they head into their school year come September. “We don’t really know how many kids have

come out or how many kids have been in these situations where maybe it hasn’t been very safe at home, or supportive,” she says. “And they can walk past the park and have a chance to connect with some other folks and start the year off getting to make some new friends. That safety, that connection, I think it’s exciting.” The Pride Picnic is also meant to be a welcoming and relaxing experience, and as the province is beginning to open back up again, what better way to bask in the light of your community than sociallydistanced on your own picnic blanket? To stay up to date on Delta Pride Society and their upcoming events, keep an eye on their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ deltapridesociety and Instagram at @pridedelta.

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Accidentally becoming Tik Tok-famous: Ladner’s Darcy Michael and Jeremy Baer DANI PENALOZA

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Becoming Tik Tok celebrities was never originally on the to-do list for Ladner’s Darcy Michael and Jeremy Baer, but after seven months of being on the platform, they’ve already hit 1.6 million followers. After a video from their dog’s Tik Tok account went viral, Michael jokes that he, too, had to jump on the chance to get his content out there. “I, as a comedian and actor who has worked at my craft for 15 years, was so mad that my dog was now more successful on social media than I was,” he says. Michael started out his Tik Tok journey by posting a clip from one of his comedy specials, never thinking that it would get

a million views overnight. “I was like ‘oh, this is interesting! There’s a smarter algorithm at work, and I’m finally reaching an audience’, and so, I kept dabbling with it,” Michael says. Using humour and down-to-earth realness, the self-proclaimed “unfluencers” usually centre their content around queerness, gardening, parenting, and living with Michael’s ADHD and “stoner mentality.” One of their recent Tik Tok videos features Michael hurrying through Sunday’s (July 11) Ladner Village Market, sneaking off with a waist-height plant instead of the fresh produce Baer asked him to pick up. “We just want people to feel good, like, we want [our Tik Toks] to be funny

and to spark some joy in someone’s life. We’re living through some weird times right now, and I think we’re all desperate for joy,” says Michael. However, because they have this platform, he says that him and Baer also feel a responsibility to address more serious issues. “We’re trying to find the balance. We don’t want to be too funny all the time, but we also don’t want to be total Debbie Downers.” Michael and Baer hope that having more visibility on Tik Tok will provide some more representation of what queer couples can look like, as they joke that they are tired of being compared to Modern Family’s Cam and Mitchell. Michael also has a podcast that he co-hosts

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Nature Notes: The Barn Swallows of Tsawwassen ANITA DENDIKKEN

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My neighbours and I are lucky enough to live in a small strata where, for several weeks last and this year, our neighbours have been barn swallows. These birds are very unobtrusive and go quietly about their business, building their nest with

mud, grass and feathers. Nest building is a joint effort. After the nest is built, mama swallow lays a clutch of eggs and settles down to incubate them. She will lay three to seven eggs and incubate them for 12 to 17 days. During this time, papa swallow is busy bringing her food. Swallows fly low in

very graceful patterns and catch insects such as flies, moths, and mosquitoes. We can thank these little birds for disposing of a few objectionable insects who love to feed on us. Their reliance on insect food means they must time their migration to coincide with warm weather and the insects it produces.

Last year was the first year we were privileged to share our premises with these beautiful birds. They had four hatchlings then. Those of us who watched them were sad when they left. To our wonderful surprise this year, mama and papa swallow came back. This time they have raised five lovely little

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As the numbers of birds everywhere are declining, we consider ourselves lucky to have these lovely little birds as our neighbours. Barn swallow populations have been declining at an alarming rate due to loss of nesting habitat as farm buildings disappear from the landscape, among other factors.

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existence. The last remaining wild population is in Mongolia. 10. A male horse is called a stallion, while a young male horse is a colt. A female horse is a mare, while a young female is a filly. 11. Ponies are not immature horses. They are a small variety of horse. 12. Estimates suggest there are around 60 million horses in the world. 13. Early civilizations used horses as a form of food. But in 732 A.D., Pope Gregory III said the ritual consumption of horse meat was a pagan practice and had to be abolished. Islamic and Jewish communities also advocated toward avoiding horse meat. Today there is no specific law in the U.S. banning horse meat, but most people still steer clear of it. 14. An adult horse’s brain weighs 22 ounces, or about half the weight of a human brain. 15. Horses like sweet flavors, which is why you can tempt them with sweet treats like apples and sugar cubes. Metro Creative Photo Horses are majestic and fascinating animals, and these 15 interesting facts show just how incredible these beautiful animals are.

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It’s been an unprecedented five years in the making due to a worldwide pandemic and the City of Delta will be represented by its largest contingent in recent memory at the Summer Olympic Games that get underway on Friday. The number of Delta athletes that will be wearing Canadian colours has nearly doubled from the 2016 Games in Rio thanks to return of some sports (softball) and breakthrough qualifying in others (water polo). Here’s a look at the seven hometown athletes that will be competing at the Tokyo Games which will conclude Sunday, Aug. 8. Mark Pearson Sport: field hockey Age: 34 Previous Olympics: 2008 Beijing, 2016 Rio First date of competition: July 24 vs. Germany This national team veteran with over 260 senior national team caps to his credit, worked his way back to a third Olympics after rupturing his Achilles tendon in 2019. Has played professionally in Belgium and Germany. Graduated from the Johan Cruyff Institute in 2015 with his Masters in Sports Management. Has a BA in History from UBC. Markus Thormeyer Sport: swimming Age: 23 Previous Olympics: 2016 Rio

First date of competition: July 25 Five years ago, he was a teenager soaking in the Olympic experience. Now, the UBC swimmer has established himself as the country’s top male swimmer and a medal threat in his specialty — the backstroke. The Winskill Dolphin alumni won bronze over 100 metres at the Commonwealth Games in 2018 and a year later was eighth at the World Championships. Is a two-time U Sports Male Swimmer of the Year. Maxwell Lattimer Sport: rowing Age 27 Previous Olympics: 2016 Rio First date of competition: July 25 Patience and hard work has paid off with a second straight trip to the Olympics for this Ladner native. His ticket to Tokyo wasn’t secured until he and lightweight double sculls partner Patrick Keane of Victoria won the last qualifying event in Switzerland back in May. Was introduced to rowing as a student at Vancouver College and was inspired to be an Olympian by soaking in the experience of Vancouver hosting the 2010 Winter Games. Kelsey Harshman Sport: softball Age: 24 Previous Olympics: none First date of competition: July 21 vs. Mexico Softball returns to the Olympics for the first time since 2008, and this

Arizona born and raised standout is using her second “home” to play for Team Canada. The University of Wisconsin graduate’s mom is former national team player and North Delta native Shannah Biggan. Her aunts Jodi and Alison also represented the country in the sport. Harshman was one of Canada’s top offensive players at the Olympic qualifying tournament in 2019. Brendan Guraliuk Sport: field hockey Age 21 Previous Olympics: none First date of competition: July 24 vs. Germany Like a number of young Olympians, the one-year delay for the Tokyo Games provided him another year of seasoning to secure his spot on the roster as the youngest member of the Canadian team. Growing up, the UBC student was inspired to play field hockey at the top level by Graeme Carswell — a fellow SDSS grad who tragically lost his life in a fishing accident when he was 21. Gurpreet Sohi Sport: water polo Age: 26 Previous Olympics: none First date of competition: July 24 vs. Australia This University of Stanford graduate helped Canada secure its first trip to the Olympic Games in water polo since 2004. Got her first

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Water polo players Hayley McKelvey (left) and Gurpreet Sohi are joined by (from a top) Mark Pearson (field hockey), Markus Thormeyer (swimming), Maxwell Lattimer (rowing) Brendan Guraliuk (field hockey) and Kelsey Harshman as Delta athletes representing Canada at the Toyko Olympic Summer Games. taste of international success by helping Canada win gold at the 2011 Pan Am Youth Games and has been a fixture in the national team program since. The human biology graduate’s All-American career at Stanford included backto-back national titles in 2014 and 2015. Hayley McKelvey

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

LADNER’S SOUGHT AFTER SUNNINGDALE

PICTURESQUE SKI LODGE CONDO

• 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

• 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms

• 912 sqft of living space

• 2,080 sq ft of living

• Renovated w/ new laminate flooring & appliances

• Sweeping mountain views • Steps from Apex Village

• Walking distance to schools,shopping and recreation 208 4758 53 STREET, LADNER

$499,000

WATERFRONT OPPORTUNITY ON NEARLY 2 ACRES • Lot is ready to build, electricity & water connection • Sunset and ocean views • Adjoining lot available

3 101 CLEARVIEW CRESCENT, PENTICTON

$625,000

ONE OF THE LAST WATERFRONT ACREAGES AVAILABLE • 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms • 864 sq ft of living on a 1.74 acre lot • Ideal land to build your dream home • Located across from Point Roberts Golf Course

293 MARINE DRIVE, POINT ROBERTS

$625,000

WELCOME TO CITY HOMES IN TSAWWASSEN!

297 MARINE DRIVE, POINT ROBERTS

$625,000

BEAUTIFUL RECENTLY RENOVATED LOG HOME IN RURAL SETTING

• 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms • 1,225 sqft of living space • Living room opens to the balcony w/ gas hook up for BBQ • Open concept living • Excellent location, walking distance to shops and recreation

• 2 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms • 4,031 sqft of living space on a 4 acre lot • 21’ vaulted ceilings in the living room • Master on the main • 1 hour drive from Osoyoos

313 1768 55A STREET, TSAWWASSEN

6055 CHRISTIAN VALLEY ROAD, WESTBRIDGE

$699,000

TSAWWASSEN’S SOUGHT AFTER ROYAL OAKS! • 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • 1,315 sqft of living space • Nicely renovated with newer appliances • Large private covered patio • Walking distance to all amenities, shopping and more

103-S 1100 56 STREET, TSAWWASSEN

$725,000

$699,900

WATERFRONT VIEW HOME W/ DIRECT BEACH ACCESS • 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom • 1,120 sq ft of living on a 4,000 sq ft lot • Recently remodeled • Huge grass common area for you & your neighbors

1953 HOLIDAY LANE, POINT ROBERTS

$749,000 USD

LOCATED WITHIN A QUIET 16-UNIT COMPLEX IN SOUTH ARM

PERFECT BEACH HOUSE IN WEST BANK

• Low maintenance

• 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • 1,550 sqft of living space • Bright and spacious • Double car garage

731 WALTERS LANE, POINT ROBERTS

15 8171 STEVESTON HIGHWAY, RICHMOND

• 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • 1,680 sq ft of living on a 6,890 sq ft lot

$819,000 USD

$968,800

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July 22, 2021 The Delta Optimist A35

LOCATION IS EVERYTHING WITH THIS HOME!

STUNNING WEST-FACING WATERFRONT PROPERTY

• 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

• 2 bed, 2 bath 1400 sq. ft home

• 2,070 sqft of living on a 3,412 sqft lot

• steps from the beach!

• In the heart of Ladner, close to absolutely everything

• Call 360.980.8731 or www.thefirmrealestate.com

• More details coming soon 589 MARINE DRIVE, POINT ROBERTS

4729 48B STREET, LADNER

$999,000

$1,095,000 USD

FANTASTIC LOCATION WITH A LEGAL SUITE

• 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • 2,855 sqft of living space on a 6,700 sqft lot • Meticulously kept & maintained • Pool and hot tub • Potential to have a non conforming suite below

• 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms

7423 BARRYMORE DRIVE, NORTH DELTA

4918 59A STREET, LADNER

• 2,106 sqft of living on a 5,758 sqft lot • Family friendly neighbourhood near Bell Park • Private fully fenced yard

$1,188,800

$1,099,000

LARGE TWO-LEVEL HOME IN TSAWWASSEN’S POPULAR PEBBLE HILL

FULLY RENOVATED HOME IN GREAT LOCATION

• 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • 2,586 sqft of living space on a 6,620 sqft lot • Renovate to your tastes or build new • Close to all of Tsawwassen’s best schools, recreation & shopping

• 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • 1,765 sq ft of living on a 7,286 sq ft lot • Professionally designed & renovated • Modern kitchen w/ black S/S appliances & massive island • Quiet family-friendly street

5457 5B AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

6286 180A STREET, CLOVERDALE

$1,198,800

INCREDIBLE LOT ON GREAT CUL-DE-SAC

$1,338,800

FANTASTIC FAMILY HOME IN SCOTTSDALE AREA

• 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • 3,016 sq ft of living on a 11,841 sq ft lot • Rancher w/ a loft & vaulted ceilings • Backs onto Leslie Park • Separate 1 bedroom side suite

• 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms

5547 49 AVENUE, LADNER

11802 80A AVENUE, NORTH DELTA

• 2,007 sqft of living on a 7,759 sqft lot • Hardwood floor throughout • Bright and updated kitchen • Beautifully landscaped in a quiet cul-de-sac

$1,549,000

1/3 OF AN ACRE LOT ON QUIET CUL-DE-SAC

$1,580,000

FAMILY HOME LOCATED ON FANTASTIC CUL-DE-SAC

• 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • 2,948 sq ft of living on a 14,413 sq ft lot • Updated kitchen w/ quartz counters & shaker cabinets • New roof, furnace & Navien tankless hot water

• 5 bedrooms plus games room

5683 9 AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

5561 49TH AVENUE, LADNER

$1,648,000

• 2,974 sq ft of living space on a 5,296 sq ft lot • Fenced yard • Quiet cul-de-sac • Executive style 2-level home

$1,749,000

THOUSANDS OF SUCCESSFUL TRANSACTIONS!

604.728.2845 * Based on Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver Statistics for the Fraser Elliott Group 2016-2020.

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• Bright and spacious w/ vaulted ceilings

STUNNING RANCHER WITH WALK-OUT BASEMENT

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

A36 The Delta Optimist July 22, 2021

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

IMMACULATE EXECUTIVE HOME IN COVETED CUL-DE-SAC

RARE OPPORTUNITY ON JACKSON WAY!

• 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • 2,866 sq ft of living space on a 6,894 sq ft lot • Elegant foyer featuring spiral staircase • Kitchen boasts S/S appliances, overlooking private backyard • Spacious master w/ gorgeous ensuite

• 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms

4817 ENGLISH BLUFF COURT, TSAWWASSEN

866 JACKSON WAY TSAWWASSEN

$1,988,000

DESIRABLE FOURPLEX ON AN 11,389 SQ FT LOT

• Rancher with master on the main • 2,475 sqft of living on a 12,110 sqft lot • Stunning golf course views

$1,988,800

LUXURY CENTRAL TSAWWASSEN HOME

• Two units have 3 bedrooms / 1 full bathroom each • Possibility of a great income & subdivision potential • Ground floor units have 2 bedrooms / 1 bath each • 4,941 sq ft of living space

• 6 bedrooms, 5.5. bathrooms • 4,902 sq ft of living on a 7,567 lot • Great room features coffered ceilings & gas fireplace • Basement is complete w/ a media room, 2 bedrooms • Chef’s kitchen w/ large island & quartz countertops

10500 ANAHIM DRIVE, RICHMOND

1342 52 STREET, TSAWWASSEN

$2,199,900

EXTENSIVELY RENOVATED HOME ON ONE OF THE MOST DESIRABLE STREETS

$2,388,000

PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEW HOME

• 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms • 4,000 sq ft of living space on a 9,602 sq ft lot • Huge games rooms could be a sixth bedroom • Private & beautiful yard with inground pool and stamped concrete deck

• 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms • 3,930 sq ft of living on a 6,008 sq ft lot • Completely renovated • Open kitchen, large windows & tile floor

4933 3 AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

1210 BEACH GROVE, TSAWWASSEN

$2,388,000

7 YEAR YOUNG LUXURY HOME ON PRESTIGIOUS STREET

$2,498,800

5 ACRES OF OPPORTUNITY!

• 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms • 3,303 sq ft of living on a 7,508 sq ft lot • Double car garage • Backs onto beautiful Point Roberts

• 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • 1,152 sq ft of living on a 4.98 acre lot • Ideal for many business opportunities or build your dream home • Greenhouse buildings previously used for agriculture business

28A GEORGIA WYND, TSAWWASSEN

1380 176 STREET, SOUTH SURREY//WHITE ROCK

$2,588,000

OCEAN & GULF ISLAND VIEWS

$2,799,900

CUSTOM BUILT MODERN MASTERPIECE

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

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

149 GRAHAM DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN

353 55 STREET, TSAWWASSEN

$3,488,000

$3,588,000

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

604.728.2845 *Based on total REBGV MLS sales for 2020 all teams under 15 Agents.

July 22, 2021 The Delta Optimist A37

H. SMID DESIGNED & BUILT ULTRA-LUXURY RESIDENCE

LUXURIOUS WATERFRONT ESTATE

• 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms • 5,988 sq ft of living space on a 9,888 sq ft lot • Stunning panoramic views of the Ocean & Gulf Islands • Modern layout with top-line finishes • Self contained legal suite and 2 elevators

• 150’ west-facing low bank gated property

251 ENGLISH BLUFF ROAD, TSAWWASSEN

581 MARINE DRIVE, POINT ROBERTS

• 10,000 sq ft estate featuring the finest level of finishings

• Chefs Kitchen, butlers pantry

$4,950,000 USD

STUNNING COUNTRY ESTATE ON 51 ACRES

• 12 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms • 6,400 sq ft of living on a 6,039 sq ft lot • Excellent redevelopment potential • Current improvements include: 3 newly renovated single family homes • Net operating income of approximately $200,000 per annum

• 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms • 6,137 sq ft of living on a 51 Acre lot • Custom built home overlooking the mountains • Includes a guest house and detached garage • Close to central Abbotsford and all the amenities

12 E 7TH AVENUE, VANCOUVER

30125 SPALLIN AVENUE, ABBOTSFORD

$6,798,800

EXCLUSIVE HAMPTONS-STYLE ESTATE ON A PRIVATE ACREAGE

$7,888,800

ONCE-IN-A-LIFE-TIME OPPORTUNITY FARM PROPERTY

• 5 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms • 6,329 sq ft of living space on a 0.97 Acre lot • Park-like setting gives way to mountain & ocean views • Pure craftsmanship w/ bright & open floorplan • Great room boasts impressive 20 ft vaulted ceilings

• 19.54 acre parcel including a 1,020 sq.ft storefront • Multiple barns and outbuildings • 2 single family homes on the property • Zoning allows for a wide-variety of agri-businesses

1160 BOUNDARY BAY ROAD, TSAWWASSEN

17731 WESTMINSTER HIGHWAY, RICHMOND

$8,880,000

23 ACRE EQUESTRIAN CENTRE

$8,888,000

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, TSAWWASSEN

2150-2250 52 STREET, LADNER

$9,868,800

42 ACRE PARCEL IN PRIME DELTA

$9,888,000

PRIME FARMLAND IN HISTORIC LADNER

• Property has a barn & a 4-bedroom home on site • Adjacent to Highway 99 & future casino • Unbeatable location • Inquire for more details!

• 3 Seperate dwellings on 135.73 acres • Outstanding location close to Vancouver • Easy access to highways

5905 64 STREET, LADNER

3820 64 STREET, LADNER

$12,599,000

$14,998,800

THOUSANDS OF SUCCESSFUL TRANSACTIONS!

604.728.2845 * Based on Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver Statistics for the Fraser Elliott Group 2016-2020.

www.fraserelliott.com

• 5 beds, 5 baths with theatre and 5 bay garage

$4,668,000

MOUNT PLEASANT INCOME PRODUCING PROPERTY

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

A38 The Delta Optimist July 22, 2021

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

THE MARKET IS HOT AND WE'VE BEEN BUSY! OLD! JUST S

OLD! JUST S

#110  4815 55B STREET

#9  4728 54A STREET

187  13734 67 AVE

4770 54A STREET

405  2851 HEATHER STREET

OLD! JUST S

5691 GOLDENROD CRESCENT

206 7297 MOFFATT ROAD

13119 66A AVENUE

3541 41B STREET

4395 GRANVILLE AVENUE

OLD! JUST S

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4684 WESLEY DRIVE

#507  3289 RIVERWALK AVE

5419 WESTMINSTER AVENUE

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OLD! JUST S

4956 CLIFF DRIVE

#310  6263 RIVER ROAD

459 SHANNON WAY

4905 47A AVENUE

977 52A STREET

OLD! JUST S

38 TSAWWASSEN BEACH ROAD

9522 120 STREET

A202  1258 HUNTER ROAD

259 DAVIS CRESCENT*

871 BAYVIEW

OLD! JUST S

855 BAYVIEW

4965 8A AVENUE

106 4815 55B STREET

303 5599 14B AVENUE

5355 COMMODORE

OLD! JUST S

864 PACIFIC DRIVE

7215 210 STREET

4719 LONDON CRESCENT

304 8880 JONES ROAD

1090 KUMA

OLD! JUST S

880 52A

SOUTH GROVE SL4

SOUTH GROVE SL9

5239 BRIGANTINE ROAD

5263 3 AVENUE

OLD! JUST S

1522 BRAID ROAD

1831 OSPREY DRIVE

208 4745 54A STREET

215 1315 56 STREET

SOUTH GROVE SL2

OLD! JUST S

SOUTH GROVE SL 18

5280 9A AVENUE

5833 COVE LINK ROAD

204 5553 16 AVENUE

5393 WILDWOOD CRES

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4837 47A AVENUE 12513 WESCOTT STREET

6127 GALBRAITH CRESCENT

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

July 22, 2021 The Delta Optimist A39

COME SEE US AT THE LADNER MARKET THIS SUNDAY!

SUNDAY JULY 25th 10AM to 4PM

THE MARKET IS HOT!

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TSAWWASSEN 218 - 1892 STARLING DR 1 Bed + Den | 1 Bath | 660 ft 2

Spotless 1 year old second storey condo at Tsawwassens most popular new development at Peregrine North with one of the best views and outlooks of all similar floor plans in the building. This bright, west exposed unit has been very well cared for and has been meticulously maintained since purchased by the original owner and features modern & luxurious finishings throughout and is highlighted by an exceptionally laid floor plan that is perfect for first time home buyers, young couples/families or downsizers. Enjoy the brand new amenity clubhouse with a gym, bbq’s, billiards and a full kitchen for events and gatherings. Walking distance to everything you need as well as quick access to endless walking trails, BC Ferries, Tsawwassen town center and Hwy 99.

TSAWWASSEN 1519 FARRELL CRESCENT

TSAWWASSEN 1479 Duncan drive

Welcome to the home of homes in this custom, craftsman style west exposed Beach Grove masterpiece. Awe inspiring attention to detail is displayed in virtually every aspect of this open concept family oasis. Ideal floor plan for a growing household that includes high end everything along with extensive & meticulous millwork throughout & finishings that seamlessly compliment every facet of this westcoast work of art. Don’t look back...move in and make memories in what has become Sunny Tsawwassen’s family hot spot.

Bright, welcoming and nearly new custom built home in the family friendly neighbourhood of Beach Grove. Impeccable decor & design help to showcase some of the homes amazing features such as dramatic high ceilings, a gourmet kitchen with s/s thermador appliances & pantry, radiant in floor heat w/ hot water on demand, tonnes of parking, brand new garage floor coating with custom built storage systems and a spectacular west exposed backyard living space. Along with the perfect floor plan to accommodate your family, this home has absolutely everything needed to enjoy Beach Grove life to the fullest.

4 Bed | 3 Bath | 2825 ft2

$459,000

sold

LADNER 2-6320 48A Avenue

2 Bed + Den | 3 Bath | 1802 ft2

$685,000

sold

TSAWWASSEN-SOUTHLANDS 6443 HAMMERMILL AVENUE 4 Bed | 3 Bath | 2158 ft2

$1,459,900

sold

$2,149,000

$2,279,000

sold

LADNER 4660 55A STREET 3 Bed | 2 Bath | 1500 ft2

$1,249,000

$2,175,000

sold

LADNER TSAWWASSEN 5881 CRESCENT DRIVE 1584 BEACH GROVE RD 5 Bed | 5 Bath | 3354 ft2

4 Bed + Den | 4 Bath | 2656 ft 2

3 Bed + Flex | 3 Bath | 2934 ft2

$1,999,000

sold

TSAWWASSEN 1628 FARRELL CRES 4 Bed + Den | 4 Bath | 2500 ft2

$1,998,000

sold

SOUTH SURREY 181-15236 36 AVENUE 2 Bed + Flex | 2 Bath | 1353 ft2

$659,000 sold

TSAWWASSEN TSAWWASSEN-SOUTHLANDS ladner 15 - 6427 HAMMERMILL AVE 314 - 5535 admiral way 110 - 1792 Starling dr 3 Bed | 3 Bath | 1700 ft2

$919,000

2 Bed | 2 Bath | 1184 ft2

$888,000

1 Bed | 1 Bath | 553 ft2

$379,900

THE HEART OF OUR BUSINESS IS PEOPLE WITH SERVICE DEEPLY ROOTED IN THE COMMUNITY, Becir Real Estate and the Delta Hockey Academy are a partnership focused on delivering consistent, high level results while we continue to build relationships and help local families.

brad: 604-779-6764

frank: 604-862-5731

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Regency Realty Ltd.

Independently Owned & Operated

1333 56 Street, Delta

A42 The Delta Optimist July 22, 2021

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Top 10% in SALES of ALL GREATER VANCOUVER for 34 YEARS #1 at ROYAL LEPAGE REGENCY Rlty for 10 YEARS 51 YEARS OF COMBINED EXPERIENCE SELLING SOUTH DELTA!

Johanna 604-719-7345 Medallion Club 29 Years

Stefan B.B.A. 604-767-4038 Medallion Club 11 Years

Bonnie

Licensed Assistant Translator in Cantonese & Mandarin

NEW LISTING!

$918,000

INGS IN SEN SPR

jjgeffke@dccnet.com • www.geffketeam.com

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TSAWWASSEN SPRINGS CONDO! #310 - 5055 SPRINGS BOULEVARD, TSAW

VIEWS OF MTNS & LUSCIOUS, PEACEFUL FOREST! 5217 UPLAND DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN GARDENER’S DELIGHT! CHARMING, INVITING 1,566 SQ.FT. 3 BDRM RANCHER WITH A BEAUTIFUL OPEN LAYOUT ON A LARGE, GORGEOUS PROPERTY & ATTRACTIVE UPDATES THROUGHOUT THE HOME. 2 FULL BATHS. EXTRA LARGE MASTER BDRM. YOU WILL ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS HOME! MLS# R2600205

GOLF COURSE & MOUNTAIN VIEWS! 2 BDRMS & DEN, 1,282 SQ.FT., CONCRETE BUILDING, EXCLUSIVE, FULLY ENCLOSED 2 CAR GARAGE! MLS# R2581277

GOLF COURSE & MTN VIEWS!

$1,699,888

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#207 - 5055 SPRINGS BLVD TSAWWASSEN

SOLD

$1,349,000

$675,000

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1242 PACIFIC DRIVE TSAWWASSEN

#107-5421 10TH AVENUE TSAWWASSEN

$1,350,000

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5358 1A AVENUE TSAWWASSEN

$3,000,000

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5077 1A AVENUE TSAWWASSEN

RECENTLY SOLD 3 PROPERTIES IN STAHAKEN & 5 IN TSAWWASSEN SHORES! WE WERE INVOLVED FROM DAY ONE, WHEN STAHAKEN WAS DEVELOPED & HAVE SOLD CLOSE TO 30 PROPERTIES THERE SINCE. IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO SELL OR PURCHASE LEASED HOLD PROPERTIES, WE HAVE THE KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, ANSWERS TO THE BUYERS’ QUESTIONS! RECENTLY SOLD 7 PROPERTIES IN TSAWWASSEN SPRINGS! WE LOVE TSAWWASSEN SPRINGS & IT SHOWS! CALL US NOW!

READY TO SELL YOUR HOME? SO ARE WE! GIVE US A CALL! 604-767-4038 (We speak German, Finnish, CALL US FOR A FREE MARKET EVALUATION! Cantonese & Mandarin)

REGENCY REALTY

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

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July 22, 2021 The Delta Optimist A43

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Top 10% in SALES of ALL GREATER VANCOUVER for 34 YEARS #1 at ROYAL LEPAGE REGENCY Rlty for 10 YEARS 51 YEARS OF COMBINED EXPERIENCE SELLING SOUTH DELTA!

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5711 CLARK DRIVE

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

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#503-5055 SPRINGS BLVD

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jjgeffke@dccnet.com • www.geffketeam.com

Bonnie

Licensed Assistant Translator in Cantonese & Mandarin

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4887 DOGWOOD PLACE

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1219 PACIFIC DRIVE

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1626 BIRCH SPRINGS

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#12-4638 ORCA WAY

CALL US FOR A FREE MARKET EVALUATION!

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#213-6505 3RD AVENUE

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TEA GEFFKE

#303-4745 54A REGENCY REALTY

(We speak German, Finnish, Cantonese & Mandarin)

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

JIM BURNETT

36 Years Residential Experience in Ladner & Tsawwassen 34 Years Experience in Land Assembly, Subdivisions & New Home Developments

BUS: 604-946-1688 | jimburnett@dccnet.com

Royal Lepage Regency Realty Ltd. 1333 56th Street, Delta, BC

Professional Service with Proven Results

FRESH TO THE MARKET!!!!

Just listed, 3 bedroom and den renovated Cape Cod located in West Ladner on a sunny, south west exposed 12,000 square foot lot in a quiet Cul-de-Sac. This home has had many updates over the years including a newer detached garage with space for a man cave or art studio. This property provides total privacy and a wonderfully landscaped garden for your enjoyment.

Private viewings by appointment

Please call Jim Burnett 604-946-1688

FENTON DRIVE LOT

First time ever offered for sale. Huge 83’ x 170’ vacant lot located on one of the most prestigious Drives in Delta. This over 14,200 square foot property is within walking distance to the quaint downtown core of Ladner, close to parks and school. This is an opportunity to build your family dream home in the best location available on a quite dead end street. Offers starting at $1,388,000.

Private viewings by appointment

Please call Jim Burnett 604-946-1688

Make sure you are well represented in all your Real Estate needs!

A44 The Delta Optimist July 22, 2021 JUST LISTED

WEST COAST CONTEMPORARY HOME This fabulous 2700 square foot 4 bedroom, home is a must to see. Many updates over the past 10 years including siding, kitchen, bathrooms and more. Spacious partially covered

OVER 2150 CAREER SALES OVER 70 HOMES SOLD THIS YEAR GIVE US A CALL TODAY FOR ALL OF YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS!

courtyard deck for year round enjoyment. Located on a quiet cul de sac, just a short walk to park and Hawthorne Elementary.

5609 Dove Place, Ladner $1,098,000

JUST LISTED NEW LISTING

EVERYTHING YOU’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR Wonderful family home on a prime cul de sac location. You’ll love this quiet, friendly neighbourhood close to the heart of Ladner! Walking distance to everything in town including shops, parks, restaurants & transit. Entertainment sized living room with gorgeous bay windows & an attached formal dining room. Kitchen offers lots of storage space & recently updated SS appliances. Walk out to the fully private cedar hedge backyard with patio. Upstairs you’ll find 4 large bedrooms plus a huge master bedroom & spa-like ensuite. Radiant in-floor heating & a new hot water tank installed last year. Attached 2 car garage with brand new garage door & motor, ample parking space for up to 6 cars. This home has tons of room for your family to grow into! 4734 54 Street, Ladner $1,559,000

JUST LISTED

3 BEDROOM RANCHER Lovely 7,700 square foot South exposed lot with 3 bedroom, 1,160 square foot rancher. Living room with gas fireplace, kitchen updated in 2010. Large deck, shed and lots of parking. Great starter home, investment property, renovate or build your dream home!

5794 Grove Avenue, Ladner $1,299,000

AFFORDABLE SPACIOUS TOWNHOUSE Beautifully renovated and move-in ready. Nearly 1600 square feet of living space, absolutely stunning open concept kitchen with walk-out to oversized patio area. Main floor with primary bedroom and 4 piece bath. Upstairs has 2 more bedrooms. Below has a massive games room and den. (total of 3 bedrooms and 2 baths). 4966 River Reach, Ladner $699,900

July 22, 2021 The Delta Optimist A45

ADULT ORIENTED LIVING IN THE HEART OF LADNER

4686 51st Street, Ladner Prices from $570,500 to $633,900

LINDA Chancey

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-880-5552

BRAND NEW HOMES - CONSTRUCTION STARTING SOON! Gorgeous 3 level family homes to be completed early 2022. Plenty of time to select your own finishings and make this your dream home! 2 houses available to choose from with open concept main floor living areas, 4 bedrooms upstairs & large top floor flex area! Gourmet kitchen, laundry room, 5 bathrooms, 2 car garage with driveway & fenced backyard for your pets & family! Excellent central Ladner location close to schools, shopping & restaurants. Don’t wait on this fantastic pre-build opportunity! Quality craftsmanship & elegance by Ladner Homes. 2-5-10 Home Warranty.

BOB Chancey

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-946-8899

4573 & 4581 53 St, Ladner $1,650,000

JUST SOLD

SOLD

5565 4th Avenue, Tsawwassen

1578 Farrell Crescent, Tsawwassen

4511 Savoy Street, Ladner

4855 Central Ave, Ladner

5186 N Whitworth Crescent, Ladner

JUST SOLD

SOLD

5193 Whitworth Cres, Ladner

5252 Crescent Drive, Ladner

5260 Dixon Place, Ladner

5780 48A Ave, Ladner

5842 Fair Wynd, Ladner

BLAKE Chancey

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-788-0480

RE/MAX City Realty

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9 foot ceilings. Concrete between floors. Designer kitchens with quartz counters. Warm coloured wood floor throughout. Spa-like bathrooms with walk in showers. Radiant gas in floor heating. Rooftop patio with covered BBQ area. Social amenity room with kitchen. Only a few of the gorgeous 2 bedroom corner units still available as well as fabulous 1 bedroom inside suites.

A46 The Delta Optimist July 22, 2021

BSc, MBA, RI(BC)

Personal Real Estate Corporation

Real Estate Consultant e dbauck@deanbauck.com p 604.603.8538

www.deanbauck.com 1333 56th Street, Delta, BC V4L 2A6

Mary Lynn Cassels

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Associate

marylynncassels@gmail.com

details at www.deanbauck.com

Purchase & Sale of Real Estate • New Home Design & Construction Real Property Valuation • Land Development • Real Estate Investment

Regency Realty Ltd

South Delta's MostMost Highly Accredited Real Estate Agent South Delta’s Highly Accredited Realtor

Independently Owned and Operated Broker ker

Value Plus!

881 56 Street

$1,150,000

Tsawwassen - 4-bedroom mid century rancher on a spacious lot close to Winskill Park and town center. 1353 home is sited on an 8132 sf lot with room to spread your toys. Close walk to everything including transpo, shops & schools! Great underlying land value on this potential future multi-family development site!

Call Dean 604.603.8538 Updated Kitchen

$1,300,000

Own the Land!

$2,850,000

845 56 Street

865 56 Street

3 Br rancher with beautiful outdoor living space. Close to all amenities!

Winskill Park area - huge 19,755 square foot lot provides great underlying land value.

Call Dean 604.603.8538

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July 22, 2021 The Delta Optimist A47 LADNER

COMING SOON!

LADNER

POPULAR SHOREWALK CONDO!

GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD!

Absolutely the best 10 out of 10 LOCATION with 2 LOT SUBDIVISION POTENTIAL too! Next to a park, and on one of the most sought after streets in Ladner- Whitworth Crescent! Steps to DSS, Ladner Elementary and Sacred Heart Schools. This spacious 2953SF 6 bedroom, 3 bath home is perfect for the busy family who needs a comfortable layout or for an extended family. Also features a bonus double garage and workshop for the handyman.This huge 11,657 sf sun drenched private fenced mature landscaped gardens offer a great opportunity for a FUTURE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY with 80’ Frontage.THE IDEAL FAMILY HOME FOR NOW AND INVEST FOR THE FUTURE.

5125 Whitworth Cr S

$1,998,888

• 2 Bedroom, 1 bath, 1042 sf condo • Eat in kitchen, cozy natural gas ﬁreplace • Private covered sundeck overlooking inlet to Ladner Marina • Steps from the heart of Ladner

#320 4955 River Road

$539,000

LADNER

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS IF YOU KNOW THE SECRET!

D L O S

Take advantage of the current real estate market:

Contrary to what the media tells you, this is an opportune �me to sell and buy

• Interest rates are s�ll at all �me lows. • There are buyers looking for homes, especially quality proper�es in our area. • The market is s�ll very hot despite Covid 19.

Here’s the secret:

Work with quality, successful agents who oﬀer 45 years of experience: • That know the market • Oﬀer personal service • Value quality over quan�ty • Market your home not themselves

Call Tim or Sharon from the Delta Group Find out how we can assist you in:

SECHELT

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Lot 105 Seaview $205,000

• Determining the value of your home • Downsizing or moving to assisted living • Finding a detached home or investment property • And with all your other real estate ques�ons

LADNER

D L O S

You can excel in �mes of change!

Tim Rohwer 604-762-2041 Sharon Rohwer 604-943-7411 info@TheDeltaGroup.ca

JULY 25, AUG 8 & 22

Regency Realty Ltd.

5086 Whitworth Cres

4770 54A Street $1,290,000

TSAWWASSEN

D L O S 1530 Beach Grove Rd $2,000,000 TSAWWASSEN

D L O S 409-1350 View Cres

HELLO! Grill Season

5884 Whitcomb Place • $1,390,000

New Listing

HUGE Property surrounding this amazing Beach Grove Charmer. Unlimited potential with this corner lot in the heart of Beach Grove. Wonderful Rancher with beautiful hardwood ﬂoors, delightful backyard for entertaining. Ethereal meandering brick work out back just ﬁnishes this fairy tale property you will be exceptionally proud to own. Do not hesitate with this very unique property.

ALLEN SCHWABE

4684 Wesley Drive $1,499,000

604-644-5664

www.bigalrealestate.com 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen seafair.com

604-943-3110

1406 Beach Grove Rd $2,489,000

5342 9th Avenue $1,674,000

5346 9th Avenue $1,608,000

565 Tralee Crescent $1,495,500

A48 The Delta Optimist July 22, 2021

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

70 YEARS

FREE MAR RKET EVALUATION ROBIN

SHARON

BROOKE

Unlicensed Assistant

604-868-2844 604-868-2827

$1,879,000

JUST LISTED

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4PM

5343 SPETIFORE CRES, TSAW PRICE REDUCED

Gorgeous heritage style home in Parkgrove Estates. This beautiful home features 4 bedrooms all with ensuites, fabulous master bedroom & ensuite, large greatroom with gourmet kitchen and stunning formal living room & dining room. Excellent ﬂoor plan with dramatic 12 foot ceilings, high end ﬁnishing throughout and large greatroom that opens to a beautiful private sunny yard. Great central location on quiet street. Homes in this location don't come on market often. Don't miss your chance to get this gem.

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844

$659,000

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4PM

Great 2 bedroom townhouse with 2 full bathrooms up and 2 piece bathroom on main ﬂoor. Excellent open ﬂoor plan on main level, 2 good size bedrooms up with beautiful bright ensuite and walk-in closet. This gorgeous townhome is in like new condition and well located in development. Great townhouse at a great price. Seller is motivated!

#110-1702 56 STREET, TSAW

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844

*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

www.robinreimer.com

July 22, 2021 The Delta Optimist A49

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

70 YEARS

FREE MARKET EVALUATION

604-868-2844 604-868-2827 UNDER CONSTRUCTION

$1,999,000

EXCLUSIVE LISTING

259 54A STREET, TSAW

Fabulous new home in one of Tsawwassen's ﬁnest locations. Excellent open ﬂoor plan with 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, huge games room and totally separate 1 bedroom inlaw suite. Home is approx. 3500 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.

LD O S T J US ER'S

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5166 8A AVENUE, TSAW

Fabulous 13,208 square foot lot with Southern Exposure and Very Private. This great Split Level home is in Excellent Condition with good ﬂoor plan and perfect for that growing family. Includes large garage, new roof, gutters and high efﬁcient furnace. 1st time on the market, properties like this Beautiful Lot don't come on the market often.

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844

SOLD

#205-1363 56 ST TSAWWASSEN

249 54A STREET TSAWWASSEN

SOLD

#140-5421 10 AVE TSAWWASSEN

367 55A STREET TSAWWASSEN

JUST LISTED

By the

PH3 1702 56TH ST, TSAW

Fabulous 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom penthouse with sunny southern exposure. This beautiful penthouse has been totally updated with high end ﬁnishing and a gorgeous colour scheme throughout. Excellent ﬂoor plan with big and bright great room. This penthouse is the best on the market today. Move fast this great penthouse won't last!!!

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844

SOLD

#304-5555 13A AVE #104-1350 VIEW CRES TSAWWASSEN TSAWWASSEN

SOLD

215 54A STREET, TSAWWASSEN

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844

ROBIN 604-868-2844

LD O S T JUS REIMER'S

SOLD

$2,299,000

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 information.

Ready to build approx. 14,000 sq.ft. lot Plans are available for 6,700 sq.ft. home Call for more information $499,000

SOLD

BROOKE

Unlicensed Assistant

$2,600,000

FABULOUS WESTERN BLUFF VIEW LOT!!!

ROBIN 604-868-2844

PRICE REDUCED $1,372,000

ROBIN

SHARON

JUST LISTED

$1,559,000

$1,699,888

LD O S T S JUS IMER'

LD O S T JUS ER'S

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5298 9TH AVENUE, TSAW

Holiday at Home!! in this beautifully Updated Home with spectacular 13,175 sqft Park Like Yard. You can't ﬁnd a better yard for that growing family, highlighted by a beautiful 40 x 20 Pool, Gazebo, Privacy & sunny Southern Exposure. Home features a gorgeous Gourmet Kitchen, beautiful Open Great Room, Updated Bathroom, Hardwood Floors, Great Inlaw Suite potential with private access, Excellent Location, Quiet Street and Close to all Amenities. This rare property never comes to market. Move fast because this home won't last!!!

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844

SOLD

5823 16 AVENUE TSAWWASSEN

295 54A STREET TSAWWASSEN

SOLD

792 E. 54TH AVENUE 1665 ENDERBY AVE 310 TSAWWASSEN BEACH 117-1120 TSATSU SHORES VANCOUVER TSAWWASSEN TSAWWASSEN TSAWWASSEN

REIM e h t By

207-5055 SPRINGS BLVD, TSAW EXCLUSIVE TSAWWASSEN SPRINGS! The largest 1-level suite in the complex (2,483 sq.f!) Located in the CONCRETE building of the master-planned development. This spectacular 3 BDRM, 2.5 BATHROOM condo features 2 large balconies (with outdoor gas heaters) & a wide open ﬂoorplan! Gorgeous VIEWS of the North Shore Mountains & Golf Course from nearly every room. Upgraded appliances include Sub-Zero fridge, wine fridge, Wolf gas range stove & built-in Bosch coffee maker. This one of a kind condo also features a full laundry room with a sink, Geothermal heating & air conditioning (incl. in maintenance fee!) & 3 parking stalls! (with EV hookup). Enjoy resort inspired living at the Springs with recreation, golf, top rated restaurants, cafes & Tsawwassen Mills shopping only steps away.

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844

SOLD

5160 6TH AVENUE #137-1440 GARDEN PL TSAWWASSEN TSAWWASSEN

SOLD 5337 1A AVENUE TSAWWASSEN

SOLD 255 54A STREET TSAWWASSEN

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

Seafair Realty - 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen

sharonreimer@telus.net

www.sharonreimer.com

A50 The Delta Optimist July 22, 2021

Trisha Murphy 604.312.7621 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 Macinnes Licensed Realtor

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897 51 STREET TSAWWASSEN

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803 GLENWOOD DRIVE 1682 BRAID ROAD 5000 CLIFF DRIVE $4,977,700 TSAWWASSEN $1,788,000 TSAWWASSEN $2,777,555 $2,050,000 TSAWWASSEN

Executive home, beautifully updated on the street of dreams. Original owners have kept this home in immaculate condition. Recently renovated and updated with high quality in mind!

5180 1A AVENUE TSAWWASSEN

ED IST L T JUS

Custom-designed Beach Grove family home shows like brand new with grand open floor plan. 4 bedrooms & a finished 3rd floor bonus room!

Panoramic Estate like property with superb German Craftmanship by Erich Hoffmann. Over 13,000 sq ft of Manicured Gardens, Water Features & Ocean Views from almost every room. Exquisitely Detailed Custom Mill Work throughout.

Prime location on prestigious Cliff Drive, where newly built homes are the talk of Tsawwassen. This .641 of an acre lot is in process of application for sub-divide for 2 ﬂat building lots of 14000 sq. ft. each.

2294 CORMORANT DRIVE 26-10700 SPRINGMONT DR 5333 UPLAND DRIVE $1,950,000 TSAWWASSEN $1,299,000 RICHMOND $1,998,000 TSAWWASSEN $739,900

Pebble Hill home on 1/3 of an acre with 4 bdrm 3 bath family home. Private south exposed lot with swimming pool, and mature gardens. New Vision Projects Renovations were done in 2018.

The open concept 4 bedrooms, 3 Bath nearly 3000 Sq Ft. home offers modern crystal chandeliers & hardwood ﬂoors! French doors lead to an entertainer’s dream deck with views.

Move into New Haven with no GST. This outstanding 4 bedroom, 3 bath family home is just a year old and comes with many extra updates. Luxurious craftsman-style home.

With almost 1500 Square ft. of living space this 3 bedroom 2 bath ﬂoor includes updates such as Oak Kitchen Cabinets, Newer Doors, and Windows.

Trisha

• SUCCESSFULLY SELLING SOUTH DELTA REAL ESTATE • TOP 1% OF 2020 GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS®

July 22, 2021 The Delta Optimist A51

Trisha Murphy 604.312.7621 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 Macinnes Licensed Realtor

ED IST L T JUS

Sold with Multiple Offers 5553 5B AVENUE 1530 BEACH GROVE ROAD 5596 WALLACE AVENUE 1633 53A STREET $1,199,000 $1,999,000 TSAWWASSEN $1,450,000 TSAWWASSEN TSAWWASSEN $3,488,000 TSAWWASSEN Brand New and Spectacular 7 Bdrms/7 Baths/3 Stories 5200 sqft Executive home Built by Double Star Construction. Sunset View & North Shore Mountains. Main Floor offers a 2nd Master w/Ensuite.

Waterfront living in Beach Grove. Amazing location with a 6000 sq ft ﬂat canvas for a new build with an already existing concrete sea wall. This oldtimer cottage is being sold as lot value.

The Pebble Hill gem you’ve been waiting for! Meticulously kept 3 bedroom 3 bath family home in the quiet cul-de-sac - 5 min. walk to Pebble Hill Elementary and Diefenbaker Park.

Wonderful 4 bedroom, 2 bath Family Home on a Large Flat Lot in the Best Location for Families. Lower level has Suite Potential, New High-Efﬁciency Furnace and new Windows.

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205-4768 53 STREET 216-1315 56 STREET 404-1792 STARLING DRIVE 168-5421 10 AVENUE $569,000 TSAWWASSEN TSAWWASSEN $399,900 LADNER $550,000 TSAWWASSEN $759,000

Peregrine South is in a central location just minutes from the Boardwalk, Shopping, BC Ferries, Golf Course, and HWY 17! This one-bedroom 1 bath home offers panoramic views of the North Shore Mountains. No GST.

Top ﬂoor 2 bdrm, 2 bath corner suite professionally renovated with new vinyl ﬂooring, gourmet kitchen with new appliances and fully renovated master ensuite (full size shower).

Live at the Olivia in the heart of Tsawwassen. Award-winning Leed, certiﬁed building. Open concept plan with fantastic kitchen including granite countertops and gas stove range.

3 bedroom 2 bath Duplex style home offers a ton of light and has a gorgeous southeast patio. Tasteful renovations include newer windows. The location is perfect for access to schools, the Town Center, and Winskill park.

Trisha

• SUCCESSFULLY SELLING SOUTH DELTA REAL ESTATE • TOP 1% OF 2020 GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS®

A52 The Delta Optimist July 22, 2021

TAMMY MATSON 778.938.5599

www.tammymatson.com ❚ sold@tammymatson.com

SOLD OUT - LISTINGS WANTED!!! JUST SOLD

JUST SOLD

Call me for a FREE MARKET EVALUATION or real estate info. I can help you to determine whether it’s a good time for you to move & guide you through the process. I offer professional photos, virtual tour, ﬂoor plan, colour print ads & social media marketing. All housing types are in demand - it’s a great time to sell!

Listed by Luxmore Realty

#210 - 15300 17 Avenue

#222 - 3133 Riverwalk Avenue

South Surrey

Vancouver

JUST SOLD

I love living & working in sunny South Delta!!!

107-1704 56 St, Tsaw 202-4674 51 St, Ladner 401-5550 14B Ave, Tsaw 22877 Gilbert Rd, MR

JUST SOLD

SOLD

JUST SOLD

4860 13 Ave, Tsaw

SOLD

Listed by Mosaic

305-6363 121 St, Surrey 106-2229 152 St, Surrey 5983 49 Ave, Ladner 4-4716 Orca Way, Tsaw

SOLD

SOLD 4904 Dogwood Dr, Tsaw

5112 44 Ave, Ladner 7 263 Parkside St, Tsaw

SOLD

Listed by The Firm RE

4957 4 Ave, Tsaw

SOLD

Listed by Barbican

28-5377 8A Ave, Tsaw 342 Rosehill Wynd, Tsaw 266-1440 Garden Pl, Tsaw

THINKING OF A MOVE??? CALL ME!!! SERVICE THAT WILL MOVE YOU!!! Sutton Group - Seafair Realty - 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen, BC

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#25-5550 Admiral Way - Ladner

| 1385 ft2 + Bonus room $959,000

5629 Clipper Rd - Ladner

Gorgeous, upgraded 5 year old townhouse located in Hampton Cove, a beautiful riverfront community! Offering a 12,000 sqft clubhouse featuring a gym, social room, guest suites, and outdoor pool. This location boasts Captain’s Cove Marina, The Links golf course, & a future commercial village. Walking distance to the Millenium Trail, Neilson Grove Elementary School & surrounded by executive homes! This is townhome living with a fantastic lifestyle, act fast!

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| 4994 ft2 | 6.452 Acres $2,399,000

5031 44B Ave - Ladner

Looking for a change of pace? Incredible Summerland estate! Gated private lakeview acreage siding Sumac Ridge Golf Club, minutes from town. Including multiple ridges/lake view points, your own duck pond, in-ground kidney shaped pool, 58’ x 28’ detached 4 bay garage with loft above. Quality craftsmanship throughout this custom built home including a one bedroom suite in the walk out basement. The current owners have meticulously maintained & updated this truly special property. Make this your family home, set up a B&B, or consider future development potential with the RMD zoning.

4974 59A Street - Ladner

Marketed by Royal LePage

| 1701 ft2 | $1,299,000

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

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| 2616 ft2 | 7659 ft2 Lot

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| 2249 ft2 | 7500 ft2 Lot

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July 22, 2021 The Delta Optimist A53

PAUL KHARA REAL ESTATE GROUP

Paul Khara

Calvin Khara

www.paulkhara.com

paulkhara@gmail.com

604.816.4568

ckhara94@gmail.com

Sutton Group - Seafair Realty

NEW LISTING

LD O S 4355 64TH STREET

• ATTENTION INVESTORS & BUILDERS ! • RARELY AVAILABLE 10,600+ SQ. FT. RECTANGULAR LOT • GREAT POTENTIAL TO REZONE & SUBDIVIDE • LOT SIZE 98.7 FT. FRONTAGE X 107 FT. DEPTH • 1290 SQ. FT RANCHER HOME CURRENTLY RENTED

• ASKING PRICE $825,000

LD O S

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4PM #309 4753 W RIVER ROAD 4434 60B STREET

• CUSTOM BUILT EXECUTIVE HOME • 4 BEDROOMS & 4 BATHROOMS • 3,643 SQ.FT. LIVING • 6,840 SQ.FT. LOT SIZE • ON QUIET DEAD END STREET

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PRIME LADNER FARMLAND 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE

• 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

• END UNIT 3 BDRM T/H IN MAPLE HILLS • OPEN FLOOR PLAN WITH GREAT ROOM CONCEPT • LARGE UPDATED KITCHEN WITH GRANITE COUNTERS • SPACIOUS LIVING RM AND DINING RM • FULL DOUBLE CAR GARAGE

• PRICED TO SELL AT $629,900

• PENTHOUSE AT LADNERS RIVER WEST • MASSIVE OUTDOOR BALCONY WITHPANORAMIC VIEWS • OVER 1,900 SQ.FT OF LIVING SPACE • STEPS TO THE MARINA, WALKING TRAILS AND LADNER VILLAGE

• ASKING PRICE $979,900

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#212 6875 121 STREET

6128 49TH AVENUE

• POPULAR GLENWOOD VILLAGE (45+) • 1600 SQFT 2 BDRM, 2 BTH, SINGLE LEVEL LIVING • COMPLEX ALSO HAS YEAR ROUND RV PKG (& LOTS OF PAVEMENT TO TURN RV'S AROUND) • CLOSE TO SHOPPING, TRANSIT, PARKS AND WALKWAYS.

• HOLLY PARK FAMILY FRIENDLY HOME • WALKING DISTANCE TO HOLLY ELEMENTARY • MOUNTAIN VIEW PARK RIGHT ACROSS THE STREET • 4 BEDROOMS 3 BATHROOMS • ASKING PRICE $1,299,900

• OFFERED AT $539,900

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5477 WESTMINSTER AVE 5473 WESTMINSTER AVE

• 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

4922 43B AVENUE

• CUSTOM BUILT HOME FAMILY HOME 6 BED 6 BATH • 2770 SQ.FT INTERIOR LIVING SPACE • BEDROOM WITH ENSUITE ON MAIN FLOOR • WALKING DISTANCE TO DELTA SECONDARY & LADNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

• 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 $1,998,888

• ASKING PRICE $1,748,900

(604) 809 2855 yingling gtom@gmail.com

This is Home

Proudly Calling Tsawwassen & Ladner home for over 40 years! LIST T S JU

$2,299,000

$1,748,000

5085 1st Avenue, Tsawwassen

5298 Glen Abbey Place, Tsawwassen

How do you make the prefect family home? First start with a beau�ful like-new execu�ve home showcasing 4 large bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms, 3 of them ensuites. Then add in a gourmet kitchen that has numerous large windows south facing overlooking the rear pa�o and park like backyard. Take this gorgeous home and place it proudly on an 8,310 sq " lot, but wait... make it a cul de sac.. and for the icing on the cake...place it all half a block from one of the nicest 18hole golf courses in Tsawwassen. Voila! The perfect family home does exist. Call today to see this home. It won’t last long.

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

604-809-2855

Builders own Home! No expense was spared in building this custom built 4,175 sq " stunning home. This 5 bed, 5 bath, execu�ve home sits proudly an 11,000 sq " lot in beau�ful upper Tsawwassen. Anway homes is a high-end builder and they built this home for themselves, so it is very special. Some custom features include a large butler’s pantry, heated counter tops, pu#ng green, wine cellar, and even a huge oﬃce with its own separate entrance. Call today to view this gorgeous home!

www.tomyingling.com

A54 The Delta Optimist July 22, 2021

778-863-6805 mandip@sutton.com mandipgill.com Sutton Group - Sutton Seafair Realty 100 - 5000 Bridge Street Delta, BC, V4K 2K4

$1,389,900

5565 8A Avenue

Great family home located on a spacious 10,420 sq$ lot in central Tsawwassen! This spacious home boasts over 2,400 sq$ of living space, features 5 bedrooms and has the poten�al for a mortgage helper. You ae located on a unique 2 acre block that has poten�al for land assembly and future development as you are within walking distance to both levels of schools, Winskill Park and Aqua�c Centre, restaurants, shopping, town centre, public transport and much more. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to invest in an ideal loca�on with great future growth poten�al for higher density.

604.839.7547

NEW PRICE

$2,175,000

4736 66 Street

CALLING ALL GARDNERS! This beau�ful tudor style home is situated on a gated 16,761 sq$. park-like estate and has the feel of Shaugnessy but is set in the tranquility of Ladner. Western Red Cedar carved doors grant you access to this home that features a true chef’s kitchen with Viking appliances & granite counters, a formal sunken living room with wood f/p & library lo$, spacious family room & a conservatory where you can enjoy your morning coffee overlooking your Butchart Gardens-like backyard that is complete with koi pond, beau�ful trees, pathways, plants & flowers. Other features include spacious bedrooms, Brazilian Cherry floors, elevator, wine cellar, heat pump, A/C, automa�c wrought iron gates, sprinkler system, detached garage & studio. Subdivision poten�al and so much more!!

Barry Chreptyk

Sutton Group - Seafair Realty

#100-5000 Bridge Street, Ladner, BC V4K 2K4

CALL TODAY FOR A NO OBLIGATION MARKET EVALUATION OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 12-2PM

CITY AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS

604.946.1255

BarryChreptyk.com

Seafair Realtty

SERVING ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS SINCE 1984

“LADNER”

107 4808 Linden Drive, Ladner 1635 E. 21st Avenue, Vancouver $719,900 $2,799,900 Fantastic Value with this Central Ladner, Bright/ Sunny 3 Bed 2 Bath End Unit Townhouse w/a single car garage and extra parking. 10 year young complex built with rain screened technology for peace of mind. This unit has had all new carpet installed on the top floor and stairs in 2021. The entire home has been freshly painted. Granite counters in the kitchen along with Stainless Steel Appliances. 9 foot high ceilings on the ground and main floors and 10’ high ceilings in the top floor bedrooms. Two decks and a private south facing patio with your own gardening area. Walk to all levels of school, town centre, parks. Directly across from the bus stop for convenience. Like new and well maintained boutique style complex. Rentals/Pets allowed. Please view 3D Tour.

Developers/Investors! Fantastic Holding Property! Two-2 bed rentals & a 3rd bachelor suite possible. Very family friendly neighbourhood in the up & coming Cedar Cottage enclave. RT10 Zoned. Develop now or down the road. Live in one unit and enjoy the amazing backyard with mountain and city views. Many updates over the years.(Boiler 2019, roof 2016, Outside painted in 2019, windows 2002, kitchens 2002 and much more). Enjoy your backyard oasis in the heart of the city. 2 Gazebos, one with a full chefs kitchen complete with granite counters, hot & cold water and your own Pizza Oven. The other gazebo has a fantastic lounge area and movie screen for year round outdoor entertainment. Koi Pond, Putting Green for all you golf enthusiasts, Dog Wash area with running warm water for your furry friends. Secured fully gated property. Centrally located within a 5 minute drive to DT Vancouver, Commercial Drive and Trout lake. Must be seen to appreciate. Call to view.

“Local resident since 1980”

The perfect rancher ! Pristine condition…Meticulously maintained by long time owner. Freshly painted & recent laminate ﬂoors… move in ready ! N/W exposed corner lot with gated access to a large RV/boat parking pad. Palm Springs comes to Ladner … beautifully landscaped with 2 large palm trees . Prepare to fall in love!

JUST LISTED @ $1,180,000 Sutton Group Seafair Realty #100-5000 Bridge Street, Ladner, BC V4K 2K4 604.946.1255 " BarryChreptyk.com " barryrc@uniserve.com An independent Member Broker

Seafair Realty

July 22, 2021 The Delta Optimist A55

cell 778-839-8947

office 604-946-1255 vicky@homeswithvicky.com www.homeswithvicky.com

141-12233 92 Avenue | ORCHARD LAKE! Rarely available gated townhome complex with manmade lake! The nicely renovated 1500 sq.ft. 2-storey duplex style townhome offers 3 spacious bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a functional ﬂoorplan. Main ﬂoor features a family room off the updated kitchen and dining room plus a bright sunken living room leading out onto the patio overlooking the serene lake setting. The upper lever features 3 large bedrooms with 2 full bathrooms and laundry. This home is extremely well maintained and clean throughout and also includes a single car garage. Located across from Kirkbridge Elementary and just minutes away from transit, LA Matheson Secondary School, Parks, and shopping! Super easy access to Scott Road and Nordel Way!

KENDALL AYRES REAL ESTATE

Welcome home to LADNER PLACE! This very bright and spacious south facing, 2 bedroom condo is centrally located and well maintained. This light ﬁlled unit is only steps to charming downtown Ladner which offers: restaurants, shopping, boutiques, cafes, markets, coffee shops and more. Well maintained “Ladner Place” boasts recent building upgrades including exterior cladding (Hardi siding), new windows and patio doors, new balcony railings and deck membranes. Other features include: crown molding throughout, large and sunny south facing balcony, 1 parking, 1 storage locker and lots of in-suite storage, pets welcomed. Great for ﬁrst time home buyers or downsizers.

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$699,000

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SOLD

Lot size 14,854 square feet Great location Potential to build your dream home.

SOLD

$1,279,000

SOLD

5680 46A Avenue

4533 46B Street

SOLD

#1803-4189 HALIFAX ST #203-1775 W. 10TH AVE Brentwood Park, Burnaby $818,800 Fairview,Vancouver $550,000 Welcome to Aviara! Living in style and luxury in this lovely

2 bedroom, 2 bathroom tastefully designed unit which boasts breathtaking north-western views of the city, North Shore mountains as well as the sunset. This unit is ideal for hosting in the bright, open layout and entertainer’s kitchen complete with island, quartz countertops, gas range, builtin oven, and stainless steel appliances. Master bedroom includes 4 piece ensuite and walk-in closet. Other features: Engineered hardwood throughout, Fitness studio, guest suite, media lounge with kitchen and billiards table, 1 parking stall, 1 storage locker. Rentals allowed and pets allowed with restrictions. Steps to transit, Brentwood Mall, restaurants, markets and more. Don’t wait! By appointment only.

SOLD

$1,198,000

$499,000 203-4758 53 Street

SOLD

Fabulous location! This lovely one bedroom, well maintained unit, offers convenience and amenities at your door step and is also uniquely peaceful and quiet. Located steps to shops, restaurants, transit and easy access to beaches, downtown, and UBC. 1 secure parking stall, private balcony, two rentals allowed, 1 dog, up to two cats. This unit is ready for you to make it yours. By appointment only. Don’t wait!

GREGFINLAY . com professional real estate

SOLD 6742 Ladner Trunk Rd

SOLD

MLS # R2551566

5013 Mariner Place

SOLD

5384 Maple Crescent

SOLD

604.351.5631

greg@gregfinlay.com seafair realty

1625 56th street, delta, bc

an independent member broker

5705 34B Avenue

3560 40 Street

SOLD

5515 Chestnut Cres

Sutton Group - Seafair Realty

100-5000 Bridge Street, Delta, BC

#204 - 4926 48 AVENUE Ladner Elementary • $429,900

SOLD

New listing in Central Ladner.

604.250.6981 INFO@KENDALLAYRES.COM KENDALLAYRES.COM

111-15268 28 Avenue

SOLD

4579 60B Street $899,000

Prime large Ladner property to build or renovate on a large ﬂat lot (7980 sq.ft.)

SOLD MLS # R2599703

1102 -1468 W. 14th Ave $1,798,000 2 bed, 2 bath 1223 SF condo

Low inventory, listings needed

Connecting agents to the community Show current and future clie ents you mean busiiness

103-1441 Garden Place 1302-13618 100 Ave

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

MEDALLION CLUB MEMBER 2018 & 2019

604-782-2053 | taussem@glaciermedia.ca

A56 The Delta Optimist July 22, 2021

Jennifer McIver 778-788-5078

Leanne Lionello 604-209-5294

j e n n i f e r @ j e n n i f e r m c i v e r. c o m | w w w. j e n n i f e r a n d l e a n n e . c o m | l e a n n e @ l e a n n e l i o n e l l o . c o m

New Listing:

Ste. 307 - 1175 55th Street

$699,000

BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED WEST EXPOSED PENTHOUSE CONDO IN ONYX COURT! ALL OF CENTRAL TSAWWASSEN AT YOUR DOORSTEP!

2 BED | 2 BATH | 1,322 SQ FT | 13 FT COFFERED CEILING IN LIVING ROOM | 2 PARKING + STORAGE

Featured Listing:

Ste. 415 - 1120 Tsatsu Shores Drive

$899,900

WATERFRONT LIVING AT ITS BEST! ENDLESS OCEAN VIEWS & AMAZING SUNSETS IN TWO LEVEL PENTHOUSE AT TSATSU SHORES!

2 BED | 2 BATH | 1,310 SQ FT | 2 VIEW DECKS | 2 PARKING + STORAGE

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810 49th Street

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LD SO 1500 Kirkwood Road

5077 1A Avenue

R E / M A X P R O G R O U P R E A LT Y | 5 3 6 0 1 2 AV E N U E , D E LTA , B C . V 4 M 2 B 3 | O F F I C E : 6 0 4 . 9 4 3 . 8 0 8 0 | E A C H O F F I C E I N D E P E N D E N T LY O W N E D A N D O P E R AT E D

5333 Upland Drive Tsawwassen NEW PRICE

Kat

5000 Bridge Street, Ladner

#15 - 700 South Dyke Rd New West • $399,000

#303 - 7117 Antrim Avenue Burnaby • $679,000

NEW LISTING

WATERFRONT!

VIEW PROPERTY

• 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Renovations and updates galore 778.773.9563 • VIEW PROPERTY kjohnson@sutton.com • Greenhouse 604.943.3110 • Large Double garage seafair realty

JOHNSON

2E2 8191 River Road Richmond • $599,000

NEW BUILD • New Construction • Excellent ﬂoor plan • 2 bed/2 bath with ﬂex room • Fully Rain Screened • Double sided roof top decks

WATER LOT • 49 x 46 Water Lot • End unit • Unobstructed views • NOTE: Purchase 2E2 8191 River Road and we deliver it to water lot

• 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms • Sub-Penthouse close to Metrotown & 2 blk to skytrain • Pets welcome & rentals • Large locker & extra parking available

July 22, 2021 The Delta Optimist A57

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

Eugene@eugenek.ca

Progroup Realty

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

$1,388,000

NEW LISTING

$499,000

NEW LISTING

JUST SOLD

JUST SOLD 5291 Williams Avenue

Fully renovated home on a quiet cul-de-sac in Pebble Hill. This 4 bedrooms/2 bathroom 2 level home was renovated in 2015 with all new electrical, plumbing, kitchen, bathrooms, ﬂooring, windows (June 2021), insulation, ﬁreplaces, sundeck and more. Private fenced yard, 10 minute walk to Pebble Hill elementary school, Diefenbaker Park, and 5 minutes walk to transit. Potential for in-law suite, If you’re looking for a turnkey home, look no further.

NEW LISTING

#301-5489 201 Street

Beautifully renovated, 2 bed/2bath bright spacious corner unit on the top floor in Canim Court, right across from Linwood Park. With 1220 sq ft and open floor plan, 9’ ceilings, gorgeous gas fireplace there is enough room for everyone! Brand new kitchen with quartz countertops and custom cabinets, S/S appliances, quartz countertops in both bathrooms, large master bedroom with walk in closet to ensuite.

#802-612 Sixth Street

Located in “The Woodward” 1276 sq ft 2-Bedroom & Den, 2-Bath Corner Suite, with awesome mountain views. This immaculate suite features extensive tile and laminate ﬂooring, gas ﬁreplace, in-suite laundry room, spacious balcony, large closet and storage area, 2 parking stalls, kitchen with island and built-in microwave. the Woodward is one of the more desirable building in the surrounding area. The complex conveniently has an elevator allowing direct access to the Royal City Shopping Center.

$2,999,000

$1,898,000

$1,588,000

SOLD

SOLD 1679 58 Street

Situated on one of the largest lots in Beach Grove (13132 sq ft.) and only a short walk to Beach Grove Elementary and Southpointe Academy, this home has something for everyone. Large west facing back yard featuring inground pool with new liner, huge patio area, hot tub, bar/seating area, decks off living room and master bedroom. Detached garage/workshop with tons of room for RV/Boat storage. 5 bedrooms/3 bathroom, updated kitchen, in-law suite downstairs provides many options for todays growing families.

$699,000

5136 1A Avenue

1086 Paciﬁc Court

Fabulous Pebble Hill family home! Situated on an ultra quiet no-thru street, this exceptional 4 bdrm/4 bthrm home has been completely rebuilt in 2013. Everything has been redone right down to the studs incl a bonus addition bringing the total square footage to nearly 3,200 sqft. Large 513 sqft. detached workshop/garage.

Traditional meets Modern Elegance! Stunning property located one of Tsawwassen’s premier streets “Paciﬁc Court in The Village”. Situated in a Cul de sac on over 1/3 acre of manicured gardens, large sunny deck area by the pool, hot tub, separate out building with grand steam room, ﬁre pit and lounge area. This traditional 4 bedroom/3 Bathroom family home was renovated extensively to meet today’s discerning buyer’s standards. Completed in 2019, with over $1million spent, this home must be seen to appreciate.

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

4345 W River Road Ladner • $404,999 WATERFRONT!

Kat

JOHNSON 778.773.9563

kjohnson@sutton.com 604.943.3110

seafair realty

5000 Bridge Street, Ladner

#9 - 3871 W River Road Ladner • $299,900 WATERFRONT!

#1 - 4533 W River Road Ladner • $239,000

#2 - 4485 W River Road Ladner • $207,000 NEW LISTING

WATERFRONT!

SOLD by KAT NEW PRICE • Concrete Float - 11 years young • 2 Covered Decks - 1 bed & Den • Very private setting

NEW PRICE

WATERFRONT!

• 2 bedrm/2 bathrm, 2 storey home • Storage under stairs & outside locker • 2 parking - Pets OK • Lovely home needs a little TLC • View from both levels Motivated Seller!

• Motivated Sellers • Fabulous Views - close to wildlife • Sturdy home • 1 bed/1 bath with studio • Secure moorage and 2 parking spaces

• 2 bedrm/1 bathrm roof top deck home • 1 parking - Pets OK • Seller motivated! • Newly updated inside & out • Close to Ladner town centre

A58 The Delta Optimist July 22, 2021

Todd Jackson, B.A.

Personal Real Estate Corpora�on

Amy Lambert Richard Lowe, RIBC Realtor

1609 Duncan Drive, Tsaw $1,489,000

Personal Real Estate Corpora�on

Mike Van Straaten Realtor

4608 Holly Park Wynd, Ladner 5179 Winskill Drive, Tsaw $2,800,000 $1,279,000

KING-size family home. First �me to the market. A recently built family retreat in a peaceful area, huge west exposed lot viewing onto a park. Walking distance to Cliﬀ Drive School. 2-Bedroom suite. A harvest of features. It doesn’t get any be"er.

1291 Malvern Place, Tsaw $1,299,000

THE BEACH HOME! A lot of livin’ to do & plenty of room for it in this 2800 sq. #. classic beach house that easily accommodates extended family. Ideally located on a corner lot and only steps to the water & dyke. Bright, open, airy with mul�ple outdoor livings paces & plenty of parking. Buy a way of life in Beach Grove!

RELAX-HERE IT IS! The perfect loca�on and home for those wan�ng maximum living with the minimum housekeeping. Over 2300 sq. #. with 3 bedrooms on upper level and kitchen, family, dining and separate oﬃce on the main. Wake up with a smile in this very sunny & bright home. Quiet & safe cul-de-sac with walking distance to Holly School & Park.

4245 41B Street, Ladner $6,100,000

#306-5535 Admiral Way, Ladner 1693 Spyglass Crescent, Tsaw #203-1319 Mar�n Street $1,648,000 $999,500 South Surrey $584,900

Lucra�ve 20 acre prime Blueberry Farm. Laser Levelled fields with city water. Offering 3 mature varie�es including Duke, Reka, and Hardy Blue. Featuring a huge detached shop, circa 1906 Heritage Barn and 2 completely separate residents on different streets! Spacious 2429 SF 4 bedroom and 3 bath country home. Or the 2980 sf Cra#sman 2 storey 4 bedroom master on main with beau�ful open concept layout. This home also features an addi�onal detached coach house and garage.

SOLD

Exclusive Waterfront Assignment Opportunity in Pilot House! Second chances don’t come o#en so don’t miss this one! Rare opportunity to purchase a Brand New West Facing top ﬂoor 2 Bedroom/2 Full bathroom condo in sold out Pilot House. This unit boast an 1,180 sq# func�onal ﬂoor plan with unobstructed River views, addi�onal storage locker and bike locker. Steps from Cove Links golf course and Captains Cove Marina. Contact us for more informa�on.

SOLD

10660 Southgate Rd, Richmond 5195 11A Avenue, Tsaw $1,799,000 $1,599,000

ATTENTION DEVELOPERS AND INVESTORS. Great West Richmond loca�on situated on a 66’x127’ lot. Tradi�onal split level home with a detached work shop.

SHOW STOPPER! 1st �me to market, this magnificent home is ready for you and your family. Recent updates include kitchen, appliances, bathrooms, metal roof, gu"ers, paint and more. Large, sunny & private backyard is nothing short of a gardeners’ paradise. Superb loca�on in a culde-sac with no thru traffic. Easy walk to Cliff Drive Elementary School. WELCOME HOME!

RENOVATED & READY! 2423 sq. #. with 4 bedrooms, games & 3 bathrooms-the perfect plan for today’s lifestyle. Completely renovated from top to bo"om-just move in! Private, west exposed backyard is meant to be enjoyed to entertain simply relax. Ideal loca�on within the selec�ve area of Imperial Village and steps to the neighbourhood park. LUXURY WITHOUT UPKEEP!

SOLD 4700 Holly Park Wynd, Ladner $1,488,000

THE PREFECT COMBINATION OF FARMHOUSE STYLE AND ENGLISH CHARM! 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom 2300 sq # on a 5,723 sq #. lot. Located in a prime CUL-DE-SAC, this renovated home features MASTER SUITE ON THE MAIN FLOOR with secluded den/media room, and en-suite with walk-in shower. HIGHLIGHTS include reclaimed hardwood and �le ﬂoors throughout, 2 gas ﬁreplaces, open concept kitchen extending to family room, IN GROUND PLUNGE POOL, private outdoor shower, complete with cedar ARTIST STUDIO.

Come home to the quiet life while s�ll being able to walk to central Tsawwassen. Large 2545 sq. #. 3-level backsplit on a 9000 sq. #. Lot. With a 100’ frontage -opportunity may exist for a possible 2-lot subdivision. FAMILY SIZED-QUIET AREA!

Rare 1968 SF 3 bedroom 3 bathroom condo in The Cedars. 55+ building. No Rentals, Pets allowed. 2 parking, 2 lockers and 3 decks. Walk to beach and bou�que shops and ameni�es. ORIGINALLY a 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom condos combined by original developer.

SOLD 4484 Dawn Drive, Ladner

SOLD 5275 Dixon Place, Ladner

July 22, 2021 The Delta Optimist A59

The Cote Group “Service is the

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Bruce Cote 604.788.9108

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11 years Medallion Club Member (Top 10 percent of all Greater Vancouver Realtors)

Personal Real Estate Corporation

Ray Win Yang 778.999.1015

Personal Real Estate Corporation

#333-6505 3 AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN $1,550,000

EXCLUSIVE MONTERRA - A GATED TOWNHOUSE COMPLEX JUST STEPS AWAY FROM RENOWED CENTENNIAL BEACH! RARELY AVAILABLE!!! 1900 sq ft. Rancher. 2 LARGE bedrooms, the Master Bedroom features a large walk in closet and SPA LIKE ensuite bathroom. Gourmet Kitchen and Spacious Family Room overlooking Patio Garden. LARGE Living Room as well as a separate Dining Room. The Club House features a Party room, Gym, 2 Saunas, Indoor Swimming Pool & Library.

NEW LISTING

SOLD 15193 61A AVENUE, SURREY $1,099,000

Olivers Lane by Morningstar homes located in the heart of Sullivan Station. 2,428 sq ft home, 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms. 3 story home features a large kitchen with stainless steel appliances, large center island, plus flex space perfect for study or home office. Master suite w/vaulted ceilings, walk-in closet and ensuite bath with soaker tub. Spacious basement with guest bedroom, private bath and separate entrance, already plumed to be easily converted to an in-law suite if desired. Nice Patio and fully fenced yard off main plus detached garage with lane access.

RE/MAX Progroup

A Portion of all Commissions Are Donated To Children’s Miracle Network

#102-5011 SPRINGS BLVD, TSAWWASSEN $459,900

Tsawwassen Springs! 629 sq ft, 1 bedroom & 1 bathroom South facing, ground floor concrete condo. The kitchen is well appointed with custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances & granite countertops. Features geothermal heating & cooling throughout. All the urban conveniences just steps from your front door & enjoy the walking trails, ocean, mountains & beautiful blue skies. This home is move in ready (GST paid) & looking for new owner to enjoy the next chapter of their lives.

SOLD 1019 57TH STREET, TSAWWASSEN $1,188,000

INVESTMENT SPECIAL! SUITE HOME FEATURING 2 LARGE KITCHENS ON BOTH FLOORS!!! E bedrooms, 3 bathroom, Spanish-style 2850 sq ft home situated on a large CORNER lot on an ultra quiet private street in a beautiful Tsawwassen neighborhood. Huge downstairs with large bedroom, massive media room and great laundry room. The upper level offers a large master bedroom, 2 other bedrooms, dining room, living room and spacious kitchen. A sun drenched pool, above ground hot tub and sauna.

SOLD #1111-3438 VANNESS AVE, VANCOUVER $459,900

Concrete high-rise “Centro” in Collingwood. This bright & well laid out 1 bedroom + den, centrally located and only footsteps from Joyce Skytrain Station. Beautiful unit situated on the quietest and brightest corner of the building, beautiful city views. Insuite laundry, 1 parking & 1 storage included. This is perfect for the wise investor and/or your ideal home. Pets and rentals allowed. Tenant lease runs to August 31, 2021. Rented at $1600 a month.

SOLD

4695 HEMLOCK WAY TSAWWASSEN

974 53A STREET TSAWWASSEN

#12-5377 8A AVENUE

5441 SUMMER WAY TSAWWASSEN

5267 10A AVENUE TSAWWASSEN

#70-20849 78B AVENUE

TSAWWASSEN

LANGLEY

A60 The Delta Optimist July 22, 2021

EXTENSIVE TASTEFUL RENOVATIONS!

1099 50B STREET

JUST LISTED!

John Nielsen

$1,989,000

The meaning g of comprehensive rebuild 6 years ago g right down to the studs and well over $200,00 0 spent in enlarging 00 g and quality ﬁniishing i throughout to this g gorgeous 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom huge h family home with room for everyone! Featuring F g 3,663 sq. ft. of spacious open concept living with upgrades including new rooff, f windows, 6 zone hot water baseboard heat, hot water on demand, 2 ensuites & 2 baths with nuheat, 3 g gas ﬁreplaces, beautiful open island gourmet kitchen with double oven and 5 gas burner b cooktop looking onto expansive family room all on a massive sunny West 12,476 sq. ft. park like fully fenced lot close to all amenities. Also features a 21 X 32 double g garage, 20 X 20 workout room, 20 X 20 covered deck with 6 skylights, g gas pots so th h fun can continue if the weather turns and amazing he g mature land d dscaping front and rear. The list goes on and on here so call John today!!

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY TY! Y

PORT GATEW WAY

2975 53RD STREET

MLS R2427676

$5,950,000

Almost square 17.34 acre parcel with 823 ft. of road frontage features an English style country home, 5 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 amazing future potential. Call anytime for more information.

PERFORMANCE Real Estate Service

TOWNHOUSE WITH AMAZING SID DE YARD!

38-4726 ORCA WAY

$759,900

Seaside is located in Tsawwassen, where there is more sun, the beach, the ocean and incredible destination shopping. Centennial Beach and Tsawwassen Beach are a stone's throw away and a neighbo oring golf course means there's so much to love. The Seaside Club offers 10,0 000 sf of indoor and outdoor fun - a pool, ﬁtness center, kids play area and great room. The Fuca Series features two big bedrooms up top, with space for a king-sized bed in the master. An open main ﬂoor, with an end kitchen n and over-sized windows. A den below with powder room, plus parking for two cars - one in and one out.

SOLD!

33 Successful Years

The next move is yours... CALL JOHN TODAY

604.250.8216

Re/Max Real Estate Services www.westcoastfarmsteads.com info@johnnielsen.ca 110-3540 West 41st Ave, Vancouver V6N 3E6

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Personall Reall Estate Corporation

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1356 52 Street, Tsawwassen MLS# R2595414 $1,299,000

918 English Bluff, Tsawwassen MLS# R2581329 $2,688,000

D OL S T JUS

Beautifully updated 4 bedroom family home on a large corner lot in central Tsawwassen with high end privacy fencing and 2 automated gates. Double car garage with entry from side street. Downstairs has the ability to suite for a mortgage helper. This is the perfect family home with beautiful gardens, patios and large wrap around deck.

Videos and ﬂoor plans available at www.colleenalmrud.com

based on realtors sales for 2015-2018

4508 Dawn Place, Ladner MLS# R2580776 $1,525,000

JUS

OPEN SAT/SUN 2-4PM Brand new elegant luxury home located in prime location. High end ﬁnishings throughout. Basement offers one bedroom suite for mortgage helper or nanny. Sneak a peek at the ocean from this outstanding build by Goldlane Homes. Videos and ﬂoor plans available at www.colleenalmrud.com

Experience • Knowledge • Professionalism

OL S T

Fabulous executive 5 bedroom family home located on a quiet cul-de-sac in desirable Holly neighbourhood. Tastefully updated throughout, private yard, easy access to Richmond/Vanc. Videos and ﬂoor plans available at www.colleenalmrud.com

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LANCE HUGHES 604.943.8080

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Brian Elsey PREC

www.lancehughes.com

604-551-9396

$1,890,000

W NE

604-315-2633

www.brianelsey.ca www.harryratchford.ca

Re/Max Progroup Realty

P E L A

Harry Ratchford PREC

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412 Allen Drive, Tsawwassen Beautiful view property Showings by appointment

First public open August 1 from 2:00-4:00

1240 49 Street

Architecturally designed, Frank Lloyd Wright inspired, 3 level home on quiet cul-de-sac boat or motorhome parking, short walk to Cliff Drive elementary. Main floor entry showcases the curved stairway and flows into the living, dining, family rooms and kitchen. All have wonderful views of the private 9,074 SF beautifully landscaped lot. 2013 update includes the gourmet chef’s kitchen (Miele microwave warming drawer & steam oven, subzero fridge and 36” Thermador gas range) and designer porcelain tile floors with electric radiant heat. Upper floor features 4 large bedrooms all with en-suites, laundry room and lots of closet space. 2016 renos renewed the master en-suite, shake roof and high efficiency furnace. 2020 renos added lower level 830 SF 1 bedroom suite. Also includes a sauna and ample crawl space storage.

SOLD SOLD SOLD

$675,000 $429,900 $599,000 #103 - 925 W. 10th Ave #107 - 5421 10th Ave #220 - 5518 14 Ave Vancouver Tsawwassen Tsawwassen 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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44 66A Street, Delta LIST W E N

IN T IS

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$1,998,000 Rare 1/4 Acre Boundary Bay gem on quiet no thru street. A short stroll to the beach this property has it all! Beautifully renovated the expansive top ﬂoor with its 12ft vaulted ceilings and open concept is an entertainer’s dream. The stunning kitchen boasts granite counters, modern shaker cabinets, gas range, pantry, newer s/s appliances & opens up to a massive dining area & serene deck overlooking the back yard oasis. The master bed w/own deck & spa inspired bathroom will impress with it’s jaw dropping soaker tub & shower. Down includes a home ofﬁce off the foyer with full bath & large rec room/home gym that could easily be a skookum media room for the family with storage galore. Bonus HUGE 2 bed in law suite & ample parking for all the toys & guests. With tons of recent upgrades including HW on demand, radiant heat boiler, in ground sprinklers, windows & more its a must see! Easy to show. Call today to book your private viewing. (26042398)

4.497 Acres on Prestigious Westham Island!

Absolutely stunning 360 degree views on 4.497 acres on prestigious Westham Island! Beautiful water views of the Fraser River and panoramic mountain vistas. Escape the city and build your dream home on this one of a kind property with a very exclusive location. Close proximity to charming Ladner village and a quick commute to Vancouver or YVR. Sit back and relax on your own private oasis. This property is a rare gem. Get back to nature, grow your own vegetables or run your successful agribusiness! Come and see all that the Westham Island lifestyle has to offer!

SOLD SOLD

$4,980,000 • 3995 Trim Road

Karen Christina Kristin

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60th Wedding Annivesary

GORMLEY, Gordon Philip March 18, 1948 - July 13, 2021 Gordon (Gord) Philip Gormley was called home to God on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. He is survived by his wife Judi, son Grant, daughter Jeanne, sister Mary and grandchildren Tyson, Madeleine and Makena. Gord was married to Judi for almost 50 years. Gord and Judi combed countless beaches, explored many trails, had many picnics and campfires, and marveled at many sunrises and sunsets. Gord was an avid outdoorsman. His appreciation for the great outdoors and his adventurous spirit led to his great career as a geologist. One of his greatest accomplishments was being a member of the exploration team that led to the founding of the mining town that is now known as Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. Gord’s love and appreciation for wildlife was evident in his ability to identify any bird from sight or sound. He was a member of the British Columbia Waterfowl Society at the Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary. Fishing was a big part of Gord’s life and he relished in the opportunities when he could pack up with his son and search for the lake with the best catch. Gord’s great friendships were a testament to his character. He cared about people and had many friends near and far; his warmth and openness drew people to him. Gord had life-long friendships that exemplified commitment, loyalty and love. A service for family and close friends will be held on August 7th at St. David’s Anglican Church in Tsawwassen. We want to thank the staff and leadership at KinVillage for the outstanding compassion and care they extended to Gord. We truly could not have asked for better team to support us in making Gord’s last year as personal and comfortable as possible.

KULHANIAN, Lesley February 6, 1927 - February 16, 2021 Though we will miss her greatly, we rejoice in Lesley Kulhanian’s (February 6, 1927 - February 16, 2021) triumphant return to her Heavenly Father. Join us on July 28th, at 1:00 p.m. as we celebrate Lesley’s life and the blessed promise of eternal life through Christ. St David’s Anglican Church, 1115 51A Street, Delta, B.C. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7850870208?pwd=OF VRekw5bnlDM0I4V2lUMWUvL1Vzdz09 Meeting ID: 785 087 0208 Passcode: 20210728 Due to limited capacity at the church, please call Delta Law Office to RSVP for in person attendance: 604-943-8272

It is with so much sadness and sense of loss that we announce the death of Martin Blair Lund (born Thomas Gerald Humberstone) who died on July 14, 2021. This wonderful man leaves his wife, Joanne Van Snellenberg, and her family, and his sister Wendy Lillicrap and her family. He also leaves behind his biological sister Pearl Benyk and her siblings.

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In memory of his spirit, please consider an act of kindness to make someone’s day brighter, Marty would have liked that very much. In the words of Emily Dickinson: Unable are the loved to die, for love is immortality.

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LUND, Martin Blair May 31, 1946 - July 14, 2021

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Marty lived a happy and productive life working as a social worker for over thirty years throughout Vancouver. His loves were gardening, music, genealogy, his social work career and his family. We thank the Baycrest Team at the Delta View Care Centre in Ladner, for the great physical care they gave Marty.

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

Bruce and Georgia were married on July 29, 1961 in Vancouver. Their travels have taken them from Vancouver to Quesnel, Comox, White Rock and finally Tsawwassen. Along the way they have had many adventures including canoe trips on the Cottonwood River, African Safari, European river cruises and riding the Orient Express, to name just a few. We are so pleased to celebrate this wonderful milestone with you. Love, Wayne, Diana, & Jack. 604−340−7805

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

DIRECTORS NEEDED In 1975 Delta Gymnastics began as a local community program and has grown into a worldclass facility offering a positive, fun and inspiring environment to develop physical and cognitive skills, teamwork, self conﬁdence, respect and discipline. We are looking for people with a broad set of life experiences who want to improve sport development through gymnastics and who are committed to supporting our athletes. Preferences will be given to those with Human Resource or Legal designations to add to the current skill set of our board.

Marty, you are loved forever.

If you are interested in joining our Volunteer Board of Directors, and playing a key leadership role in furthering our mission, please contact boardofdirectors@deltagymnastics.com

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EMPLOYMENT GENERAL EMPLOYMENT .

HIRING MOA

Dr. Margaret Krawchuck & Associates

Medical Office •

Tsawwassen •

Well established family practice, no weeknds or walk-ins.

Hiring Medical Office Assistant part-time,

experience preferred, but willing to train the right candidate. References required. Email resume to attention Denise: krwoho@gmail.com

HIRING CAREGIVERS

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FARM LABOURERS Brar Bros Farms

3585 184 St. Surrey, BC Required for weeding, planting, harvesting & grading vegetables. This job involves hard work; bending, lifting, crouching. No experience required. $15.20/hour, 45+ hr/wk, 6 days/wk 2 year term; June 2021 to Nov 2023. Fx: 604-576-8945, or email: TJ@brarbrosfarm.com

FARM LABOURERS Brar Bros Farms

Required for weeding, planting, harvesting & grading vegetables. This job involves hard work; bending, lifting, standing & crouching. $15.20/hour, 45+ hr/wk, 6 days/wk, June 2021 to Nov 2022. Fx: 604-576-8945, or email: TJ1@evergreenherbs.com

Job Type: Full Time, Seasonal Start Date: As soon as possible Salary: 15.20 / Hourly (effective June 1st, 2021) 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: ali@millenniumpacific.com

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GARAGE SALES Garage sale: Saturday, July 24 8:00 AM−12:00 PM 4909 57A Street, Ladner. Multi−family. Toys, clothes, books, games, craft supplies, household items etc. Freezies by donation−proceeds going to Himalayan Life and Raincoast Dog rescue. Rain or Shine

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30. Male parent 31. Beloved hot beverage 32. Female sibling 35. Tackled the QB 37. Set a dog on someone 38. Long live! (Spanish) 39. Porticos 40. Pouch 41. Smooth fabric 42. Enough (archaic) 43. Institute legal proceedings against 44. Scarred 45. Draw from 46. Brother or sister 47. Body part

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Studio Space for Lease for Month to Month Rent

Sublet space in Century Square 1,200 sq. ft. second floor including 800 sq. ft. dance space with mirrored wall and classroom or changing room space. Main floor area 750 sq. ft. with reception area, office space and 2 washrooms. Air conditioning on both levels. 3 reserved daytime parking spaces, additional unreserved parking. Municipal permitting valid for studio use. Available July 1. 604-830-2844

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A66 The Delta Optimist July 22, 2021

B.C.’s marine LNG opportunity has arrived By Mike Leclair - Vice President, Major Projects and LNG, FortisBC Each year, thousands of vessels travel along shipping routes making global trade possible. Now, more and more global trade is made possible by ships powered by liquefied natural gas.

We’re working with partners like the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority to establish Vancouver as a global hub for LNG re-fuelling. We’ve had success with Seaspan Ferries and BC Ferries and a new marine jetty would help us meet growing demand for this low-carbon fuel more ports around the world are offering.

Large car and truck carriers from Asia are already beginning to dock in our ports as the first wave of a new generation of cleaner, more efficient, safe and quieter LNG-powered vessels crosses the Pacific Ocean. There are now about 200 LNG-powered vessels in operation today, while an estimated 10-20 per cent of new vessels on order worldwide will be LNG fuelled, according to multi-sector industry coalition SEA-LNG. With global shipping emitting more greenhouse gas emissions than all of British Columbia combined, there’s a strong opportunity for LNG from our province to contribute to emissions reductions. Here in B.C., thanks to our renewable powered electrical grid, we produce some of the lowest carbon intensity LNG in the world. Using LNG from FortisBC’s Tilbury facility in Delta can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 27 per cent compared to the petroleum-based marine fuels commonly used today. LNG can improve air quality for British Columbians by significantly reducing local air pollutants such as particulate matter, sulphur oxides and nitrogen oxides compared to other marine fuels. According to an analysis, launching an expanded LNG re-fuelling service could reduce emissions equivalent to removing 360,000 cars off the road. Growing the use of LNG as a marine fuel also supports economic growth in B.C. by creating good-paying jobs along the LNG value chain. We’re not just exporting a raw resource, we’re adding value to it. This would drive jobs growth in the energy and marine industries, while also rippling out to create more business in supporting sectors. Tilbury’s expanded LNG re-fuelling service could boost B.C.’s economy by $564 million during the four-year construction period and facilitate a $182-million annual impact during project operations, according to the same analysis. It could generate more than 1,000 person years of employment each year, on average, over the construction period and nearly 700 in B.C. on an ongoing, annual basis once fully operational. But in order for B.C. to capitalize on this opportunity, there is a need to complete the missing link in the supply chain—an LNG marine jetty to enable ship-to-ship LNG re-fuelling.

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As we re-think the future of energy, we want to continue to leverage the strengths of the system we’ve been building for decades to find cost-effective ways to reduce emissions. Producing LNG for international ships could be one of the biggest contributors to reaching our goal of reducing customers’ greenhouse gas emissions 30 per cent by 2030. Our vision also aligns with federal and provincial commitments to make our ports the cleanest and most efficient in the world. We support moving the marine jetty forward so that FortisBC can produce LNG to supply the re-fuelling vessels needed to service regional and trans-Pacific ships. We’re hopeful that 2021 will be an important year in moving this project forward. Making strides this year is vital as competition for fuelling contracts increases. This really goes to the heart of how B.C. intends to compete in a global economy recovering from the impacts of Covid-19. If we want to stay competitive, finding new markets for our energy resources and lowering emissions at the same time is one of the keys. Let’s not allow this opportunity to slip away. Let’s work together to leverage some of the cleanest LNG in the world and capitalize on the new generation of LNG-powered vessels that’s already headed our way. That’s energy at work. Learn more at fortisbc.com/30by30.