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The City of Delta welcomes the Junior B Provincial Championship families from around the province to Delta. We are looking forward to making the provincial tournament a memory to last a lifetime for players and fans, while showcasing the great facilities, accommodations and businesses that Delta has to offer.” This will be the fifth time that Delta will compete for the Cyclone Taylor Cup, and the first time in the host’s role. The Ice Hawks claimed the championship once in 2011. “We are extremely pleased to see the Delta Ice Hawks selected to host the 2022 Cyclone Taylor Cup at the Ladner Leisure Centre,” said Mayor George Harvie. “This is a great opportunity to showcase the Ice Hawks, our local hockey community and this vibrant city. We look forward to welcoming visitors, players, coaches and officials to Delta – I’ll be cheering for the Ice Hawks from the

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The Delta Ice Hawks are hoping to soar to a Junior B provincial championship on home ice this coming April. On Tuesday, the Ice Hawks, along with the City of Delta, were named hosts of the 2022 Cyclone Taylor Cup from April 7 to 10 featuring the Ice Hawks and the champions of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League, the Pacific Junior Hockey League (PJHL) and the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League. All games will be at the Ladner Leisure Centre with six round robin games, followed by bronze and gold medal games. “The Ice Hawks are honoured to be hosting this season’s Cyclone Taylor Cup,” said Eduard Epshtein, owner and president of the Ice Hawks. “We are honoured to welcome the teams and

stands!” Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ice Hawks were selected to host the 2021 Cyclone Taylor Cup. Once the event was cancelled, the team immediately indicated their interest in hosting the event in the future. After consultation with BC Hockey and the three leagues involved in the tournament, the 2022 Cyclone Taylor Cup was again awarded to the Ice Hawks. “Hockey everywhere was affected by the pandemic,” PJHL commissioner Trevor Alto said. “We had two seasons cut short and lost two Cyclone Taylor Cups. It was disappointing for everyone, but particularly for the Ice Hawks. However, this did not deter their organization or their desire to host this tournament. They were unwavering in their willingness to pick up where they left off and to host a first-class event in our new environment.”

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Delta council on Monday agreed to advance a major redevelopment proposal on Ladner Village to a public consultation process. At a workshop on Oct. 21, council received preliminary information on the application for a sixstorey, mixed-use building at 4989 Bridge Street and 4905 to 4915 Elliot Street. It would have 14,660-square-feet of commercial space on the ground floor, 231 parking spaces on the first and second floors and 114 residential strata units on the upper floors. The development also features a courtyard on the third level that would provide a common outdoor amenity space for residents. The project would involve consolidation of four properties, which includes the Dunbar Lumber site, as well as the closure of a lane to create the 59,180-squarefoot development. Planning staff also noted the application is at the preliminary stage and aspects may change in response to the detailed staff review, input from civic advisory committees, council and community comments. The current Official

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The applicant proposes a design that responds to early development patterns of the historic Ladner Townsite plan, according to city planning staff. Community Plan (OCP) designation for the site allows for mixed-use developments up to twoand-a-half storeys. A staff report notes that the proposal has been submitted in light of the recommendations of the Ladner Village Renewal Advisory Committee and the city’s ongoing work on the Ladner Village Revitalization Project, which includes updating the area plan for the village. The committee recommended that buildings up to six storeys can be permitted in some parts of Ladner Village to increase mixed-use and provide opportunities for a variety of new housing.

The proposed development site is within an area recommended for six storeys. The report also notes community engagement found mostly support for increasing building heights at select locations. The applicant submitted the proposal in August following council’s endorsement of a draft land use plan for the village and the application is consistent with that plan. Community Planning Director Marcy Sangret told council Monday that the proposed bylaw amendments to change the OCP would be coming back to council and

a public hearing will be held before the end of this year. Those proposed land use designation changes would be coming well ahead of any consideration for preliminary approval of the redevelopment application, so the application is not jumping ahead of that OCP process, she said. The redevelopment application would still require a public hearing even if the OCP amendments are approved. A staff report to council earlier this year notes an analysis indicates that heights of approximately four-to-six-storeys would be required in order to encourage redevelop-

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Delta Police to consider their own dispatch system dispatch service for nonurgent calls – if a couple of stumbling blocks could be cleared. During a discussion about E-Comm at the

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for Delta can be met, providing timely response to a citizen, whether they are in an emergency or nonemergency situation.” Noting E-Comm has a different evaluation of response times in Delta because of the department’s “no call too small” policy, Dubord told the board the DPD is hoping to meet weekly with E-Comm representatives to review the emergency call centre’s pressures and complexities to find solutions. Promoting more use the department’s online reporting tool for nonemergency calls is one

idea. Asked about Delta establishing its own dispatch service, Dubord acknowledged it’s a good idea as the DPD would have the resources, including technology, to have its own call centre for non-emergency situations. The DPD would like to discuss having its own system with E-Comm, however, a stumbling block would be financing as well as the city having a contract with E-Comm which runs for several more years, he added. Mayor George Harvie has sent a letter to Health

Minister Adrian Dix conveying concerns about E-Comm 9-1-1 wait times. The letter notes how Oliver Gruter-Andrew, E-Comm president and CEO, last month released a statement linking 9-1-1 wait times to staffing levels at BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS), noting that the risk to public safety from delays is of serious and growing concern to his organization. The risk to public safety as a result of delays due to call-taking and dispatch staffing shortages is also of serious and growing concern to Delta council, Harvie wrote. Also pointing out ambulance staffing issues in Delta and Richmond, Harvie said while he recognizes and appreciates the workload of paramedics, response times must “consistently and reliably meet applicable standards and resident needs.” The province this year announced it will be funding new full-time paramedics and full-time dispatchers as part of a plan to improve call waits to 9-1-1 for ambulance service.

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Ambiguities within the province’s own laws regarding odours is leaving the regional district with little ability to properly deal with a controversial East Ladner composting operation. That’s according to Delta Mayor George Harvie who sent a letter to George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, requesting a full audit of the GFL Envirosmart compost facility on 72 Street. Harvie also requested the Environmental Management Act be amended to define odorous air contaminants and better measurement standards. “Despite significant upgrades at the GFL facility, our community

continues to be impacted by odour from this operation,” said Harvie in his letter. “Metro Vancouver has been unsuccessful to date in regulating odourous air emissions from this facility using its delegated authority under the BC Environmental Management Act. The ambiguities within the Act as it relates to odour have, in our view, resulted in the BC Environmental Appeal Board striking down provisions in the air quality permit for the GFL facility that would have allowed Metro Vancouver to monitor and measure odourous emissions from the facility. “We respectfully request that the necessary regulatory amendments be made to clearly include odour as an ‘air contaminant’ and to

adopt odour measurement protocols as has been done in other jurisdictions, including the European Union.” Metro Vancouver issued an air quality permit for the new facility in 2018, paving the way for a transition to a new fully-enclosed composting facility, which was completed in September 2020. Complaints decreased for a while following the opening, however, this June both Metro Vancouver and Delta began receiving more complaints from residents in East Ladner. Between June and July 2021, there were approximately 200 complaints submitted to Metro Vancouver. A report to city council notes that based on the observations of Delta and Metro staff, as well

as information provided by GFL representatives, the odour issues over the summer appear to have arisen from odorous material being stored outside. Delta’s city manager issued a letter to the company requiring odour issues to be promptly and effectively addressed. GFL’s response described a number of remedial actions taken, including addressing some deficiencies in the new composting building, optimizing the process, redirecting food waste to another facility as an interim measure, and hauling residual large pieces screened to a compost facility in the Interior. The operation also committed to work with Metro Vancouver to engage neighbouring residents.

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Delta MP Carla Qualtrough is among the three new inductees into the Canadian Disability Hall of Fame. The Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons (CFPDP) announced its 2021 inductees on Thursday, Oct. 21 which includes Qualtrough, as well as world-class athlete Vivian Berkely, and passionate advocate for the deaf community Frank Folino. They join the prestigious ranks of 117 others who have been inducted into the Hall of Fame the past 28 years. The Canadian Disability Hall of Fame recognizes extraordinary individuals who, through their outstanding work and achievements, have

significantly enriched the quality of life for people with disabilities. They have also made a profound difference in their communities, our country and internationally. “Over the years, so many incredible Canadians have been nominated and it is always a remarkably difficult process to choose just a handful of inductees,” said The Hon. David Crombie, chair, Canadian Disability Hall of Fame. “We applaud all of the exceptional achievements of the nominees and inductees, for together they are helping to make Canada an even greater country.” Qualtrough is being inducted into the builder category. According to a press release from the CFPDP Qualtrough is a triple threat - lawyer, volunteer,

and Paralympic swimmer - no wonder she is leading change and advancing issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion in Canada. Qualtrough has shown significant service through sport and volunteerism, including with the International Paralympic Committee. Visually impaired since birth, her athletic achievements include three Paralympic and four World Championship medals. Qualtrough said she was surprised when she learned the news. “It’s very touching and quite lovely,” she said. “It’s personal. You are part of a group and you have been advocating for people. It feel special when you are recognized by your peers and by people who you are trying to help.”

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Qualtrough retains portfolio in new Liberal cabinet

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There are new faces and shuffled portfolios in the new federal Liberal cabinet, but Delta’s member of Parliament (MP) is a familiar face in a familiar position. Carla Qualtrough will continue in her role as Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion. She was sworn-in alongside the other 38 ministers on Tuesday in Ottawa as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau named his cabinet. Trudeau has added nine new faces, dropped three and moved most other senior ministers to new posts with only 10 staying put. On Monday, Qualtrough was joined by her family as she was sworn-in once again as MP. “In 2015, Deltans entrusted me to repre-

sent them in the House of Commons. Today, I had the honour of being sworn in a third time as the MP for Delta. I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity and look forward to continuing to work hard for our community and for Canada,” she said in a post on social media. Late Tuesday, the Optimist caught up for a quick phone interview with Qualtrough. She said she is very pleased to be continuing with the same portfolio. “I think there is lots of exciting work to do in this portfolio. Certainly top of mind is finishing the fight against COVID, supporting workers, supporting businesses, transitioning to supporting different kinds of benefits and then, near and dear to my heart, is I get to keep the disability portfolio,” she said. “So continuing work on the Canada Disability Benefit and the

Disability Employment Strategy. There is some really important and significant language in our platform on disability that you have never seen in a party’s platform before and I get to actually make that happen, so I’m very excited.” Parliament will resume sitting in the House of Commons on Nov. 22. Between now and then, Qualtrough will be in lots of cabinet meetings and helping to get new ministers up to speed and setting the agenda. “I think he [Trudeau] said it best when he said it is a reinvigorated and excited group that is looking forward to leading the country,” she said. “Moving people around, and getting some fresh blood and perspectives reminds us all of why we are in this business. I think it is a healthy way forward and this is a good team.”

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B.C. to begin offering COVID-19 booster shots to everyone in the province New campaign launches this month, running through to May 2022

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B.C. is set to jump aboard the booster bandwagon in a bid to stave off further COVID-19 infections. The province said Tuesday the new boostershot campaign will take a phased approach for those 12 and older, beginning this month and extending through to May 2022. These third doses will be made available to British Columbians who already received their second doses at least six to eight months prior. The timing will depend on recipients’ ages and risk levels, while vaccines will also be made available concurrently for children five to 11, pend-

ing approval from Health Canada. Higher-risk populations are considered to be those ages 70 years and older, as well as Indigenous populations in rural locations, residents in long-term-care and assisted-living, the immunosuppressed and health-care workers who received their initial two doses at a shorter interval than the general population. Some of these groups began receiving boosters last month and the new campaign will focus on others in those groups through to December. The government estimates it will begin administering boosters in January to those considered clinically extremely vulnerable

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(but not immunosuppressed), health-care workers in long-termcare and assisted-living, health-care workers in the community and then the remaining general population 12 and older. While mass vaccine clinics were a staple during the initial campaign, pharmacies will be drawn into the fold to help administer the booster shots. Last week in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention unveiled new booster recommendations for recipients of the Pfizer Inc., Moderna Inc. and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. The AstraZeneca plc vaccine has not been approved for use south of the border, although other countries, such

as Canada and the U.K. have been using it throughout their respective vaccine campaigns. But British Columbians who initially received the AstraZeneca vaccine will only be offered mRNA vaccines — either Pfizer or Moderna. Mixing and matching vaccines has been an accepted practice in B.C. and Canada throughout much of the vaccination campaign, but was only given the nod in the U.S. earlier this month. Invitations for the booster shot will be sent to those registered through the Get Vaccinated program. Drop-in vaccinations will not be permitted for people wishing to get their second dose or their booster dose.

Raise a Flag for your Community In honour of so many who gave their lives in battle long ago, and to this day, for our freedom and good fortune, the Rotary Clubs of Ladner and Tsawwassen will plant a Canadian Flag at your home or business for the week surrounding Remembrance Day and on Canada Day. For those who have not yet subscribed to the annual Rotary Raise A Flag program this demonstration of community and national pride will cost $30.00 (for Nov 11th flag raising only). The two Rotary clubs will use all proceeds for local community service projects, such as Ladner Rotary Splash Park, Christmas lights at Diefenbaker Park and Delta Hospital, StoryWalk outdoor reading trails for children, mini libraries in local parks, food for those who need a hand up and much more.

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Op-Ed: Quit your witching about Halloween and let kids be kids JULIE MACLELLAN

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Ah, the witching season is nearly upon us once again. And by “witching,” I really mean a rhyming word involving Grumpy McGrumpersons and Cranky McCrankypantses who just can’t keep from bad-mouthing children everywhere on Halloween. You know the people I mean: the ones who put on their porch lights, have their bowl of candy ready, answer the door for trick-or-treaters and then grumble that the trick-or-treaters just didn’t live up to their standards. My message to those people? Cut. It. Out. Allow me to address some of their standard complaints in more depth, so we can all understand why we need to nip those complaints in the bud.

Complaint 1: “Children are so rude.” This alleged “rude” behaviour generally focuses on the mortal sin of – gasp! shock! horror! – forgetting to say “thank you.” I get it. I’m a parent. I have been teaching my kid to say thank-you since before she even knew what it meant. Most of us have. But here’s the thing: Halloween is a scary, huge, momentous night for many children. It’s full of strangers and darkness and spooky decorations and sensory overload on all fronts. For many children, the act of saying “thank-you” to every single person they encounter throughout the evening is an enormous undertaking. They may be shy or socially anxious. They may be neurologically atypical or have some kind of behavioural condition you can’t see. They may be overstimulated and overexcited and just

plain forget sometimes. It doesn’t matter. Not saying “thank you” doesn’t make them rude. It makes them children. Just smile, tell them to have fun, and move on. Complaint 2: “Children are so greedy.” This comment usually comes from people who hold a big bowl of candy out towards a child at the door and are then shocked when said child wants to grab a handful of it. Remember these are children who are, as mentioned above, overstimulated by the whole situation and undoubtedly gobsmacked by the idea that on this one day of the year, we tell them it’s a good idea to knock on strangers’ doors and get free candy. (Seriously, the whole set-up is more than a little weird, when you think about it.) If you’re cool with kids grabbing candy by the handful (and honestly, I often am – I always buy way too much candy

anyhow and they’re just saving me unnecessary caloric intake), then fine: Hold out the bowl and let them go to town. But if you want them to take just one, you have precisely two options: Tell them to choose just one, or simply select one yourself and put it directly into the child’s bag. Easy peasy lemon squeezy, as my nineyear-old would say. Complaint 3: “They’re too old.” This one’s a classic, and it can be directed at any child who isn’t visibly under the age of eight. First of all, remember that you really have no idea how old a child actually is. There are tall 10-year-olds out there who could easily pass for teenagers. And second? Yes, there will be some people coming to your door who are, in fact, teenagers. For my money, that’s a cool and awesome and wonderful thing, and I hope they

keep coming. We don’t want teens to spend all their time on screens. We don’t want them partying and drinking with friends. We don’t want them cooped up indoors. So, frankly, if a teenager wants to roam the neighbourhood with some friends trying to cling to one last vestige of childhood fun? We should be encouraging that, not scolding them for it. Plus, cut them some slack. Being a teenager has been one helluva tough job over the past year-and-a-half, what with the social isolation and lack of activities that have come along with the pandemic. Just for one night, maybe let them be kids for a little while longer. And if you really can’t stand it? Then turn off your porch light, keep your door firmly closed and eat all the damn candy alone in the dark. We’ll all be better off.

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and the crackling of a hastily made fire. Our beloved Golden Retriever Stella came in as well. Not long after, the thunder and lightning accompanied the rain in an awesome spectacle that humans appreciate, but most dogs absolutely do not. Their sensitive ears can actually become painful when faced with loud sounds such as the thunder that now appeared to be directly overhead. As the storm lingered above us, and as the windows shook with each deafening clap, poor Stella was trying her best to hide, shaking and whimpering, behind the toilet in the small bathroom. We tried our best

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to console her, but she was fraught with fear. Eventually, things settled down, or so we thought. Stella had stopped shaking and appeared calm. It had been at least an hour so I let her outside to have a

pee. As is often the case with thunderstorms, they can be cyclical in nature, particularly in and around the Alberni Inlet. When round two of the storm returned, it was too late. Successive and sudden deafening jolts of thunder sent Stella off in the approaching twilight. She ran up the road to the highway and would not listen to our pleas to return. I jumped in the car and tried to find her. She had a good head-start and was a fast hound. A few minutes down the road, I encountered a lineman who was repairing a downed hydro line. I asked if he had seen a fast moving retriever. He had. Stella made a turn on the high-

way and was headed toward Port Alberni. I drove for a while, scared and nervous as darkness quickly approached. Finally, I gave up and came back to the cabin. The plan for the next day was to post signs in the hopes that someone may have seen her. Thankfully, Stella made it back to our lakefront neighbourhood and took shelter with a lovely lady about a block away. We were reunited. I love a good fireworks display just like the next guy, but this story is a reminder that fireworks and firecrackers can be terribly frightening for dogs. Remind your kids to keep this in mind. Have a fun and safe Halloween!

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Ideas and solutions for Beach Grove Golf Club Editor: This letter is asking Delta council to support Beach Grove Golf Club in a different way, and to remind residents about the public hearing to be held on Nov. 2. The Beach Grove Golf Club needs the financial input of the development planned for 16th Ave. to cover a mortgage. We want this club to remain a vibrant part of our community. The difficulty is that the 16th Ave. site is fully treed with plantings that have probably been in place since the course opened in the 1920’s. As well as these trees, there are large cottonwoods and other species that

are growing from wild land and the ditch next to the groomed area. All of these trees absorb the winter rains and groundwater. Without them, the water that drains from upper Tsawwassen into the flood plain of the Beach Grove/Boundary Bay residential area will be greater in volume. The community will be more prone to a higher water table and the likelihood of flooding surrounding properties, which would be a recipe for a class action civil liability suit. It is easy to forget that Beach Grove is on a flood plain, and in the past was heavily treed.

When the tunnel went in and Tsawwassen was developed they did not have access to our current level of knowledge about the consequences of large tree removal. There are solutions that could help with both Beach Grove Golf Club and the community. The land could be purchased by the city for future parkland or green space. Beach Grove Golf Club could sell or develop another portion of their land that would have less of an environmental impact or the community could start a GoFundMe page or brainstorm other ways of helping the club. Mac Savage

Better transport infrastructure must be part of port expansion

Editor: Re: Roberts Bank Terminal 2 I am all in favour of development, however, it must come with commensurate infrastructure investment by the federal government. Support of the Ladner

community is good, but what about all the extra trucks loading up the highways? Specifically, Highway 17 between Highway 99 and Highway 1 are already at capacity. The choke point at the Alex Fraser Bridge is being addressed, but

what about at Tannery Road and at 104th? Also, all the additional traffic on Highway 1 east of the junction of Highway 17? Investment in this transport infrastructure must be part of the port expansion. Ric Pow

Editor: On Oct. 18, after shopping at Kin’s in Ladner, I unknowingly dropped my wallet in the parking lot. When I realized it, I went back and could not find it. I went home to do

the onerous task of cancelling credit cards, bank cards, drivers’ license etc. A couple hours later, a police officer came to my home with my wallet intact. A person who wished to be anonymous turned it into the com-

munity police office. To that person, I want to say thank you for your honesty. In order to pay your kindness forward, I have made a monetary donation to the food bank. Leslye Paquette

Editor: We recently moved to Ladner after more than 30 years of living in Vancouver. Although Vancouver is a great city with a lot to offer, it is becoming bogged down with the constant traffic and the never ending construction. Ladner, being only a

half hour from the big city, is just the perfect scenario for living. I could go on about its attributes, but you already know what they are. But what has been the most pleasant surprise about living in Ladner these last two months, has been the friendliness of its citizens. Perhaps this is true of most small

communities, but I don’t believe so. How refreshing it is to be on a walk and actually have someone look at you and say hello, or be shopping in the village and be greeted by a warm smile. So hats off to Ladner, you are a wonderful throw-back in time, in neighbourly friendliness! Brae Gurr

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THANK YOU, DELTA! As of October 11, 94% of Delta residents 12 and older have received their ﬁrst dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 88% have received their second dose. We have achieved one of the highest vaccination rates in the province! Thank you for doing your part to help put the pandemic behind us and keep you, your family, and your community healthy and safe.

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South Delta and Seaquam battled under the lights last Friday at John Oliver Park. Letter writer Ray Crawford would love to see more Friday Night Lights games in the future.

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Editor: On Friday night, Oct. 22, I attended a high school football game between our two Delta teams – the South Delta Sun Devils and the Seaquam Seahawks under the lights at John Oliver Park. After these players had to miss last season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this evening gave the players the opportunity to play Friday Night Lights high school football. During my time coaching at South Delta we tried to obtain John Oliver Park for Friday night games, but were not successful. I think that it is very

important for both South Delta and Seaquam coaches and high school principals to work together and reserve this field for both teams to play their Friday night home games next season. I am quite sure that BC High School Football can accommodate a schedule that would have these two teams playing their home games at John Oliver Park on alternating Friday nights. The field at John Oliver is in fairly good shape but the area at the sideline and near the bleachers and concession was quite wet, which should be an easy fix. I note that

the Delta Longhorns also use this park but I do not think that they play on Friday nights. In attendance on this evening, there were over 100 fans – parents of players and students from both schools. The entire experience was appreciated by all. The concession stand was busy and the whole atmosphere was incredible. In addition to securing John Oliver field for Friday night games, I also would like to see the game between these two schools as their last game of the season to start a true rivalry between them. Ray Crawford

Fraser Health Home Support teams are our heroes Editor: I would like to draw the community’s attention to Fraser Health Home Support teams here in Delta. I feel they truly have been the unsung heroes during the pandemic. For the last 19 months as doctor’s offices and clinics closed their doors, and hospitals rightfully reduced some patients, these women and men have filled the gaps in medical care. Our personal experience with them started the day my husband was

released from hospital after major surgery. They visited us every day, even on weekends and holidays to change dressings, provide help and advice, including removing staples from his surgical sites (a job traditionally done in the doctor’s office). As time went on, the nutritionists and occupational therapists also were involved. They arranged for any equipment that suited his needs to be provided. As my husband’s health waxed and waned, so did the support they gave. When things were

going well, they stayed in touch with weekly phone calls, and when we needed help they were right there with us. Eventually the team included the palliative team and counsellor. The title support team is certainly appropriate as they all worked in concert with us to support my husband and myself through this journey. Without them, he would not have been able to spend the last 19 months at home. For this, we are truly grateful. Doreen Blair

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Paton wants missing info from new tunnel business case SANDOR GYARMATI

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Redactions to business cases are made independently to protect the interests of taxpayers. That’s B.C. Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Rob Fleming’s response to Delta South MLA Ian Paton’s recent criticism about the government’s business case for the George Massey Tunnel

replacement project, a new eight-lane immersed tunnel which will cost more than $4 billion. Paton noted elements of the business case, including value calculations, had been redacted. “This government nixed the plan for a 10-lane bridge to replace the aging tunnel, and is proceeding with an eightlane tunnel — but John Horgan and the NDP refuse to release the full

business case which will show taxpayers exactly why they’re paying more and getting less. Our former government already spent $100 million to get the bridge project going, which is now going to waste thanks to the NDP. The original total cost of the bridge was going to be $2.6 billion, and this new tunnel project will be $4.2 billion with fewer lanes,” Paton said. “People want to know

why the tunnel is preferred over a bridge. They want to see the risk analysis and the value-formoney analysis. They’re wondering whether this project has any chance of getting through the federal environmental assessment process. But thanks to the NDP, the information is blacked out and is being hidden from the public.” Noting commuters will continue to sit in grid-

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lock for another decade, Paton asked what the government is trying to hide. Fleming told the Optimist people want to see congestion relief at the George Massey Tunnel without having to pay unfair tolls, and that is what his government is doing. “The new toll-free, eight-lane tunnel is the right project for the region, and is supported by local mayors and First Nations, and is actually less expensive than an eight-lane bridge. It will get people and goods where they need to go faster and safer and, for the first time ever, will provide opportunities for those who cycle or walk,” said Fleming. “Redactions to the business case are made independently by the professional public service to protect the interests of taxpayers. By redacting sensitive information that could influence bids, government is ensuring integrity in the procurement process and the best value for money for the people of B.C. This is the same process that has been in

place for previous major projects like Evergreen and Broadway. As with all major projects, at the end of construction, full details of final costs will also be released. “Our government’s approach differs from the previous government who publicly announced they would be building an unwanted bridge, without any business case. Only afterwards did they do a business case to back up the political decision they’d already made which, when released two years later, contained the same redactions as the current business case.” Paton countered Fleming’s claim the Liberal government didn’t have a business case for the previous 10-lane bridge project is untrue. The NDP government this summer announced that a new eight-lane immersed tunnel is to replace the current tunnel, a project that has a 2030 completion schedule. The George Massey Tunnel is to be decommissioned once the new tunnel opens.

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WHL Giants pay tribute to Tsawwassen’s Elizabeth Toigo Juinor team to wear commemorative “ET” patch on their jerseys this season MARK BOOTH

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The Western Hockey League’s Vancouver Giants will be paying tribute to one of their greatest fans and a huge contributor to the Delta community. Longtime local resident Elizabeth Toigo passed away Sept. 24, just a month shy of her 88th birthday. The mother of majority team owner Ron Toigo and grandmother of team vice-president Peter Togio, she opened the doors to her Tsawwassen home each year (up until 2020) to host the team’s annual Christmas Party. It was an event she always looked forward to and she thoroughly enjoyed following the team over the years, highlighted by the Memorial Cup win in 2007. To honour her mem-

ory, the Giants will be wearing a commemorative “ET” patch on their jerseys to signify her many contributions to the club over the last 20 seasons. The patch was unveiled at a press conference on Wednesday, Oct. 20 at Tsawwassen Springs. Her obituary, that was published in the Oct. 14 Optimist, recognized her extraordinary generosity as a major donor to many causes including Delta Hospital. “She avoided the spotlight in her own way, preferring to do things for others. She kept her growing family stocked with her legendary chocolate chip cookies, and, every year, made a special point of taking each of her grandchildren Christmas shopping. Christmas Day was always a special time with the extended family gathered around the

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Elizabeth Toigo back in 2019 with her son Ron presenting the Vancouver Giants MVP award to Bowen Byram. enormous dining room table at her house,” read the obit. Elizabeth married her high school sweetheart Peter Toigo in Powell

River and the couple would eventually settle in Tsawwassen in 1964. As the family grew, so did Peter’s business portfolio and he estab-

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North Coast Lumber has hired two people with developmental disabilities as general labourers for the past year, including Max, seen here.

‘THIS is Your Voice’ community forum aims to address mental health in Delta

The Harmony Initiative Society will host its second annual community forum ‘THIS Is Your Voice’ on Wednesday, Nov. 3, at North Delta Centre for the Arts in North Delta. Moderated by awardwinning TV Host and producer Fiona Forbes, this round-table style discussion will bring together select community representatives comprised of concerned citizens, local leaders, mental health experts and government officials. The aim is to encourage proactive conversation on a safe, neutral platform surrounding the

importance of mental health in Delta. “We need to shine a light on mental health issues - no one should struggle in silence,” said Forbes. “I am humbled and honoured to be a part of this important conversation with THIS Is Your Voice.” Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the general public will be able to attend via livestream on The Harmony Initiative Society’s Facebook page. Residents who will be watching virtually are encouraged to funnel their questions through the parties in attendance prior to the event, or on

the chat function online. For more information, contact: info@thisinitiative.com. The Harmony Initiative Society, aka THIS, is a non-profit initiative driven collective that specializes in creating platforms focused on community restoration at a humanitarian level. With a goal to bring people together through arts and culture, THIS is dedicated to providing meaningful experiences that encourage community engagement and immersive learning opportunities through social awareness campaigns and community events.

Hiring people with developmental disabilities is good for your business Please join us in celebrating Community Inclusion Month and Disability Employment Awareness Month this October. We would like to extend our thanks to North Coast Lumber and all the other inclusive employers who hire people with developmental disabilities in our community. If you’d like to learn more about the beneﬁts of hiring a person with a developmental disability at your business, please call DCLS Solutions Employment Services at 604-946-9655. We work with employers to ﬁnd great employment matches free of charge.

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Rescue prompts warning to hunters about quickly moving tides Delta Police, Delta Fire and the Canadian Coast Guard were recently able to help two hunters in distress who’d become trapped in marshlands. According to Delta Police, two men, who were hunting ducks out

at Brunswick Point in the 2600 block of River Road West, got lost in the darkness and tall reeds in the evening of Oct. 21. Hunting is legal within certain areas of Delta, with applicable hunting licenses and permits.

As water levels had risen the hunters made a smart decision and called 9-1-1. At that point the water level was approximately 1.5 metres high, and the hunters did not feel they would be able to make it back to safety.

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Police attended the area, and requested assistance from both the Coast Guard and the Delta Fire Department. “Our officers walked 1.5 km through marshland and reeds about six to eight feet high. Fortunately they were able to locate the hunters with their flashlights, getting within 100 metres of them” says Insp. Guy Leeson, head of Operations for Delta Police.

“With the assistance of the Coast Guard search lights and their flashlights police were able to highlight a safe pathway for the hunters through the marshlands, and then escorted them back to safety.” The Delta Fire Department checked on the hunters and confirmed they did not need any medical attention. The hunters both had valid hunting licenses. “We’re very pleased

our officers were able to locate the hunters quite quickly, despite challenging circumstances,” added Leeson. “We’re flagging this incident for the public, as the ending could have easily been very different. Hunters – especially those new to the area need to be aware of the time, when the sun sets, and that tides here can move quickly. It’s very important to be properly prepared.”

Pedestrian killed in River Road collision A 60-year-old woman was killed in a collision with a vehicle in the 7400 block of River Road last Friday morning (Oct. 22). Delta Police were notified of the collision at 6:52 a.m.. The investigation revealed that a pedestrian was in the midst of crossing River Road in this location, when she was struck by a vehicle. Emergency Health Services were called to the scene, but unfortunately the woman did not survive. “Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones,” says Cris Leykauf, spokesperson for Delta Police Department. The driver remained on scene and is cooperating with police. At the time of the collision, it was dark and the roads were wet. Police are unable to speak to any contributing causes at this time, but note that with dark and inclement weather, there are increased risks for pedestrians.

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A portion of River Road was closed for most of the day last Thursday, Oct. 22 as Delta Police investigated a fatal collision. Last Thursday, ICBC and Delta Police volunteers were handing out pedestrian high visibility reflectors in Ladner. Free reflectors are now available in each of the Delta Community Police Offices. “In addition to advising pedestrians to take precautions, such as wearing high visibility or reflective clothing, and to make eye contact with

drivers, we also ask drivers to use extra care, and look twice for pedestrians, particularly at intersections,” says Leykauf. Nearly half of all crashes with pedestrians happen between October and January, she notes. The investigation is being led by the Delta Police Department Traffic Services team, and their Collision Reconstructionist.

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Earthwise reintroduces EcoTour program for kids

The past few years have opened the door to new ways of learning, with outdoors, handson education becoming more popular than ever. In response, Earthwise Society is reintroducing its popular EcoTour programs for school groups, offering fun, experiential programs at the Earthwise Garden. Studies have shown that students who learn outdoors develop a stronger sense of independence, confidence, empathy and inquisitive thinking. In addition, getting children connected to nature establishes lifelong learning and environmental responsibility. EcoTours are curriculum-linked field trips that connect children with nature and the environment by inviting exploration and discovery at the Earthwise Garden. What

do worms and other critters need to live? How do plants grow? What might exist in a garden habitat? How do gardens support animal life? What can we do at home to protect our environment and conserve our resources? These are just a few of the questions that could be addressed at an Earthwise Garden EcoTour. They offer children a unique opportunity to explore the secret lives of garden creatures, delve into the activities of insects, plant seeds and wiggle with worms. All EcoTours include an in-depth tour of the garden and a hands-on workshop component, and are designed to complement classroom learning by relating directly to learning outcomes by grade level. Teachers can also request customized tours, and Earthwise will

Ladner Rotarians hosting shred-a-thon At least 600 low income families throughout Delta, registered with Deltassist, will enjoy a happier Christmas thanks to proceeds from a confidential, secure paper shred-a-thon which Ladner Rotary is holding on Saturday, Oct. 30. For decades Deltassist has distributed hundreds of Christmas food hampers to low income families and seniors in Delta with food collected through local schools and other organizations. Ladner Rotary is one of the community partners

of Deltassist in not only funding the hampers, but delivering them through volunteer service of club members. ShredWise will provide secure shredding services of old tax returns, credit card bills, business records, bank statements, and personal information documents, at $15 per banker box equivalent and by additional donation, if desired. The shred-a-thon is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on a lot behind Eastlink (Delta Cable), at 5381 Ladner Trunk Road.

do their best to accommodate. EcoTours are geared at children from Kindergarten through Grade 5, but Earthwise can design field trips for older students by request. For more information about Earthwise Society’s EcoTour program, including detailed descriptions, please visit their website

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Five long-standing members of the South Delta Artists Guild presents Colouring our Future in Art, the next art exhibition at Gallery 1710 in Tsawwassen. During the very long COVID period, these artists were pretty much house-bound. With that, they found inspiration to create through art hoping to ‘Colour the Future’ with hopes of brighter days ahead. Their original art showcases a vast array of art styles and subject matter including wildlife, portraiture, still life and landscape. Mediums include pastel, watercolour and acrylic. The artists are: Catherine Sheppard, Menchu Abel, Lorna Wladichuk, Sharee Reynolds and Mary Ellen Bullock. During the two-week exhibition, there will be some art giveaways. Be sure to visit this show, which starts on Nov. 4 and runs until Nov. 14. You can see the show at Gallery 1710 Thursdays to Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. The Gallery is located at 1710 56th Street in Tsawwassen beside the South Delta Recreation Centre.

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Halloween has arrived with a scream at Tsawwassen Mills. Enjoy a photo op in front of their Moonlight Graveyard display complete with a safe a fun way to get some spooktacular treats. Open from 2 to 6 p.m. at Promo Court from Oct. 25 to 31. Visit: tsawwassenmills.com for more details.

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Nick Kiniski figures it would have been one heck of a party at his Point Roberts bar if the current U.S. border closure didn’t get in the way. His father Gene Kiniski is part of the 2021 B.C. Sports Hall of Fame induction class, selected in the Pioneer category. The pro wrestling legend was known as “Canada’s Greatest Athlete” during a career that spanned decades. Gene lost his battle to cancer in 2010 at the age of 81. The Blaine resident was a regular at Kiniski’s Reef Tavern where a special section has been dedicated to his career, along with his sons Nick and Kelly, who also went on to become pro wrestlers. The Kiniski collection includes photos, championship belts, trophies and press articles. Nick and Kelly represented their dad at the induction announcement held earlier this month. “I am very proud of him and he would be very proud if he was still here to see all his friends and stuff. A quote he

always used was “there are steamships, sailing ships and battleships, but there is no ship like friendship” and he had a lot of friends out there,” said Nick. Gene grew up in Edmonton and thrived as an amateur wrestler and football player. He went on to earn a football scholarship to the University of Arizona and eventually returned to his hometown to play in the CFL. A serious knee injury cut short his football career and that’s when he turned full-time to pro wrestling, making his debut south of the border with matches in California and Texas. He then headed to Eastern Canada before coming to Vancouver to join NWA All-Star Wrestling where he established himself as a world champion, earning global fame with appearances throughout North America and Japan. Nick said his dad’s athleticism and colourful personality made him a perfect fit for the wild world of professional wrestling, while he and his brother tagged along. “I was very fortunate to

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The tribute wall for Gene Kiniski at Kiniski’s Reef Tavern in Point Roberts. Wrestling legend Gene Kiniski was recently inducted into the 2021 B.C. Sports Hall of Fame. live that kind of lifestyle,” recalled Nick who recently wrapped up his career in emergency services, where he was based out of Orcas Island. “He was a character that a lot of people knew. Some people just have the charisma. I could tell the

same joke Johnny Carson tells and it’s just not the same. That’s what it was like with my dad. Even after he retired, he stayed in amazing shape with a lot of running and swimming.” Nick thanks the efforts of Bernie Pascall, Moray

Keith and Greg Keith who spearheaded the letter campaign to the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame to get his dad considered for induction. The banquet and induction ceremony will take place sometime next spring.

Learn to tell a virtual story with Delta Photo Club Delta Photo Club (DPC) is pleased to present “Telling a Visual Story” with award-winning fine art photographer and educator Sharon Tenenbaum at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 1. In this presentation Tenenbaum will explain the various ways to tell a story by using visual tools and what features photographers can borrow from the literary world and translate them into the visual to create compelling and emotion-rich

images, be it portraits or abstracts. As a photographer, Tenenbaum is a selftaught artist, having learned her craft through personal research and practical experience behind the camera. In her work, she incorporates a long exposure technique to expand the expressive dimensions of her art. Although she is an artist at heart, she enjoys teaching and sharing with others her photography techniques

and vision. https://www. sharontenenbaum.com/. DPC members in good standing are invited to submit one image that you believe tells a visual story. To clarify, a visual story can be like a poem, a biography or even a novel, all depending what is relevant to what you want to say and most importantly, how you say it! Tenenbaum cannot promise to address all the images but she will choose some to help us learn and best under-

stand the concept of the presentation. Upload your image in jpg form 72 psi and 2000 pixels on the widest side by 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 1 with this link: https://drive.google. com/drive/folders/1iEhYRha0_2Nz7jc2nehJCC VCfTCf1C7?usp=sharing. The Zoom link for the workshop will be sent on the afternoon of Nov. 1. To attend, become a member of the Delta Photo Club by filling out the membership form

at: http://deltaphotoclub. com/member-sign-upform. Attend as a guest by sending an email transfer of $10 to workshops@ deltaphotoclub.com by 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 1. Please include your name, email address, and club affiliation with the transfer. Should you have any questions about the Photo Club or using the Zoom platform, email: president@deltaphotoclub.com.

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LIVING THE GOOD LIFE

Seniors living the good life at KinVillage KinVillage, is known for quality of care, affordable housing, and a wide range of therapeutic activities and events available to older persons living on site and from the community. From concerts, happy hour socials, pop-up coffee shops, movie matinees and fashion shows, there is something for everyone! People often see care homes and assisted living facilities as institutionalized environments, but for those at KinVillage, it is a vibrant community. The focus on enabling older persons with engaging programs and services proving quality of life giving a sense of something to look forward to each day. It is

critical to have meaning and purpose to reduce feelings of isolation and isolation which may accompany life in care. Promoting healthy living and wellness gives a sense of focus for older persons as they engage within the KinVillage community. After more than a year and a half of limited access to amenities due to COVID-19 restrictions, regular programs are resuming. The Community Centre has recently reopened fitness, art and music classes. Buenos Dias Café located inside the Community Centre is now open for dine-in, and Unique Boutique, also located inside the Community Centre, re-

opens the last week of October for those who are looking for some stylish pieces of gently-used clothing. Folks around here never run out of things to do. One of the most recent highlights was an Oktoberfest luncheon held in West Court, the long term care home. Older adults enjoyed delicious German food and beer while cheerfully singing along to the live traditional folk band in a celebratory and thoughtfully decorated space. It was truly a lively, festive and authentic experience that magically transported them to a Bavarian beer garden. That is just one example of the many ways KinVillage offers

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Residents at KinVillage relished the Oktoberfest luncheon held at the West Court. Events like this promote socializing and emotional wellness amongst older adults, defying the age old belief that care homes and retirement living communities are institutionalized environments.

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elders the opportunity to socialize, participate in a spectrum of activities and celebrate life. No occasion is missed and no fun is spared as an emphasis is placed on the needs of older persons and the community, striving to continuously improve services and quality of life. There is never a short-

age of delicious food to savor, curated music to listen to, arts and crafts to create and entertainment to enjoy and health and wellness programs to participate in. All of that, combined with affordable housing and loving care, will always be available and even more older adults will benefit in

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Nature Notes: The return of our wintering birds KATHLEEN FRY

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At the beginning of October, birds began piling into Delta’s diverse habitats. Some are passing through and others will spend the winter with us. Outside the dykes of Boundary Bay and Roberts Bank, Western Sandpipers are moving south and Dunlin and Black-bellied Plovers are moving in for the winter. Black-capped Chickadees, Cedar Waxwings and American Robins are gathering in large feeding flocks. Mallards, American Wigeon and Northern Pintail now spread across the landscape after being mostly absent during the summer. Hawks, eagles

and owls are moving into their favourite winter hunting grounds to the delight of birders and photographers. When the Snow Geese first arrived this month, they, as usual, made for spectacular bird-watching and photography. Westham Island was positively sparkling last week with its patchwork of bright pumpkins and intense, green fields of fresh winter grass cover almost buried in thousands of noisy Snow Geese. These birds spend the fall travelling 5,000 km from nesting colonies on Russia’s Wrangel Island to Pacific coast wintering areas. It must be quite a change from the bare, unpopulated, tundra plains of their

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Snow Geese on Westham Island. Arctic island, north of the Siberian peninsula, to the crowded habitats of Metro Vancouver. Tens of thousands stay here while others continue south. Snow geese travel with their young, which are not as white as the adults.

You can see big family groups in the fields this year, indicating they had good reproduction. They rely heavily upon grasses and remnant crops in Delta agricultural fields, and other grassy fields or even playing fields in

Richmond. Out on the foreshore, their favourite foods are brackish marsh plants, and they never seem to lose their appeal for the general public. My 80-year-old grandmother used to listen for night

flocks coming high over her house in Vancouver, then race to Delta the next morning to look at them. Nature Notes is a twice a month column written by the Delta Naturalists Society and their other community partners.

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South Delta Sun Devils earn No. 1 ranking in B.C.

The South Delta Sun Devils are certainly living up to their early season promise, and the rest of the province has taken notice. The senior girls volleyball team entered this week as the No. 1 ranked team in B.C. at the AAAA tier, designated for the largest schools in the province. The Sun Devils are undefeated in the South Fraser Premier League with a 7-0 record, having dropped just one set (211) during that run. They have also been impressive in tournament play with victories at UBC and Seaquam. Their lone defeat was to No. 1 AAA ranked Mt. Doug in the semifinals at the Camosun Tournament in Victoria. The girls rebounded to finish third. The last time the Sun

Devils reached this lofty height was when they capped a dominating run with three straight provincial championships from 2012-2014. Those teams were led by Megan and Nicole McNamara who went on to enjoy All-American beach volleyball careers at UCLA. The 24-year-old twins dropped by their old school last week to scrimmage with the team and offer their support. Coached by Dan Burgess and Gaitlin Saip, the SDSS roster features Esther Lim, Lauren Wight, Taylor Katsube, Kate McDonald, Jane McDonald, Tayah Meehan, Rachel Rosser, Olivia Barber, Anna Tanaka, Myah Cressy, Bianka Filc, Mackenzie Campbell, Sara Tisovska, Georgia Kwiatkowski and Amy Smith.

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Grade 11 middle Myah Cressy and the provincially No. 1 ranked South Delta Sun Devils have dropped just one set (21-1) all season in South Fraser Premier League play.

New additions have Ice Hawks soaring

Ladner blueliner Carson Hemenway has 13 points in seven games since joining team MARK BOOTH

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Patience is paying off in a big way these days for the Delta Ice Hawks. After somewhat stumbling out of the gate with four losses in six games, the Ice Hawks (8-4-1) have been soaring of late thanks to a barrage of new additions. It was back in training camp when general manager and head coach Steve Robinson hinted his roster could look significantly different a month into the Pacific Junior Hockey League season as he patiently

waited for B.C. Hockey League teams to finalize their rosters and potential talent trickling his way. Most of them have arrived and there have been some additional surprises too, resulting in Delta winning five of its last six games and scoring a whopping 43 goals in the process. “We were giving a lot of young guys the start (of the season) because we knew we had the BCHL cuts (coming), so we had three weeks that were kind of auditions to see if they could stay in the mix,” explained Robinson. “It’s the dirty part of the business, but it’s just the

way it is. We found all those kids (new) homes which is really important to me. “It was a bit of a musical chairs in the room, but I did prepare lot of the guys that this probably would happen.” The early season makeover began by acquiring goaltender Braedy Euerby from the Richmond Sockeyes. The Ladner resident and Vancouver Giants prospect, was re-united with his hometown team after being dealt to Richmond two seasons ago when the Ice Hawks already had veteran goalie Jordy Engelson. He has since graduated.

North Delta’s Merik Erickson was also added to the goal crease and the 17-year-old Red Deer Rebels’ prospect made his debut in last Tuesday’s 9-2 win over Grandview. Robinson got an early Christmas present when d-man Carson Hemenway asked if he could sign with the team. The 19-year-old from Ladner has spent the last couple of seasons in the B.C. Hockey League and was back home waiting for a possible trade. All Hemenway has done is produce 13 points in seven games, including seven goals. Other additions to the blue-

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line include Delta Hockey Academy (DHA) alumni Ryan Bal, Yuji Akimoto and Henry Smith. Up front, 16-year-old Dalton MacGillivray has been on a tear since joining the team from the BCHL’s Vernon Vipers with 23 points in 10 games. Much of that damage has been done playing alongside team captain Alec Scouras and both sit among the top five in league scoring. Seventeen-year-old twins Connor and Carson Merriman from DHA have combined for 22 points in eight games since their arrival.

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Sun Devils rally to win inaugural Delta Bowl MARK BOOTH

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Dealing with adversity is nothing new to the South Delta Sun Devils this season, and they needed to overcome it yet again on Friday night to win the inaugural Delta Bowl. The Seaquam Seahawks seemed poised to capture the annual Western Conference AAA encounter with their cross-town rival that now has added meaning thanks to the City of Delta sponsoring the game. Mayor George Harvie and Coun. Dylan Kruger took in the Friday night battle at John Oliver Park. Already leading 21-20 in the late stages of the third quarter, the Seahawks were threatening again on an impressive march that took them inside the South

Delta 10-yard-line. However, the drive would go no further and the Sun Devils found themselves in the shadow of their own goalposts to start the final quarter. That’s where the poise of talented Grade 11 quarterback Kenny Scott took over as he used his legs and arm to engineer a 95-yard scoring drive that culminated with his own three-yard run. For good measure, he combined for a 50-yard major with Declan Dunn in the final two minutes to cap a 34-21 win. It was the second straight triumph for a team that has lost four starters to seasonending injuries in the past month, including three along the offensive line that has resulted in junior varsity players being aged up. Now with a record of 2-3 in conference play, a

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Delta Mayor George Harvie, centre, and Coun. Dylan Kruger present the Delta Bowl trophy to head coach Ray Moon and the South Delta Sun Devils. provincial playoff spot is all but locked up and a fourth place finish is still very much a possibility with two games remaining. “We added a new set this week to make it easier for our o-line,” said Scott. “We had a couple of JVs step up for us tonight and it was big. They had a tough game

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106-yard performance and a pair of majors on 15 carries. Dunn, who also handles all the kicking, added a key fourth down run out of punt formation in the third quarter that would extend an eventual touchdown drive. The Seahawks will be a force in the years to

come thanks a number of Grade 10s that start for both their varsity teams, including quarterback Jack MacQuarrie who led the JVs to a 40-24 win over South Delta 24 hours earlier. It was another talented junior, running back Lucas Shannon, that gave his team a 21-14 halftime lead but Seaquam was held scoreless the rest of the way. “I explained at halftime I was not pleased with (the defensive play), and it might have been a little bit more colourful than that,” said head coach Ray Moon. “We brought up about 10 kids from our junior varsity team and we had, at times, four or five of them on the field giving the guys a breather because our injuries have made us very thin. They did not hurt us. They fit right in, which was great.”

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21500 48th Ave, Langley - $9,500,000

17731 Westminster Hwy, Richmond - $8,888,000

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30125 Spallin Avenue, Abbotsford - $7,488,800

576 Lougheed Hwy, Coquitlam - $6,800,000

3880 No. 3 Road, Richmond - $6,688,000

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100 Acre Waterfront Property in Toﬁno

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46915 Yale Road, Chilliwack - Inquire for Price

1482 Paciﬁc Rim Hwy, Toﬁno - Inquire for Price

44,120 Sq.Ft. Redevelopment Site

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6 Unit Strip Mall w/ Signiﬁcant Redevelopment Potential

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1413 Main St, Penticton - $2,900,000

4700 Argonaut RD, Campbell River - $2,088,000

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39 Acre Blueberry Farm

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$4,500,000 STUNNING HOME WITH OCEAN VIEWS! 455 TSAWWASSEN BEACH ROAD 3 BEDS, 3 BATHS, 4283 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $4,500,000

$1,300,000

$1,550,000 STUNNING PROFESSIONALLY RENOVATED RANCHER! 5494 CANDLEWYCK WYND 3 BEDS / 2 BATHS / 1755 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $1,550,000

STUNNING RANCHER IN MARINA GARDENS! 5639 CLIPPER ROAD 3 BEDS / 2 BATHS / 1675 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $1,300,000

$1,325,000

EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE WATERFRONT PROPERTY! 598 TSAWWASSEN BEACH ROAD 3 BEDS / 3 BATHS / 2915 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $6,699,900

CUSTOM CORNER LOT! 2298 CORMORANT DRIVE 4 BEDS / 3 BATHS / 2235 SQ. FT. NEW PRICE $1,325,000

$4,445,000 SPRAWLING WATERFRONT PROPERTY! 50 CENTENNIAL PARKWAY 4 BEDS / 4 BATHS / 3868 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $4,445,000

TOP 1% OF REALTORS - GVREB $539,000

$1,499,999

GREAT LOCATION AT RIVER WATCH! 205 - 6251 RIVER ROAD 1 BED / 1 BATH / 721 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $539,000

LARGE LOT IN DESIRABLE PEBBLE HILL! 5293 WALLACE AVENUE 3 BEDS / 3 BATHS / 1962 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $1,499,999

SOLD

AILEEN NOGUER $1,450,000

REALTOR®

$565,000

LARGE TOWNHOME IN CHESAPEAKE LANDING! 92 5900 FERRY ROAD 3 BEDS / 2 BATHS / 2355 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $1,450,000

PENTHOUSE IN CENTRAL TSAWWASSEN! 312 5472 11 AVENUE 2 BEDS / 2 BATH / 1366 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $565,000

SOLD

$1,199,999 LARGE 9656 SQ. FT. LOT IN HAWTHORNE! 5476 52 AVENUE 3 BEDS / 2 BATHS / 1559 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $1,199,999

PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION

SOLD

$1,269,999 LOVELY FAMILY HOME! 5835 CRESCENT DRIVE 4 BEDS / 2 BATHS / 1946 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $1,269,999

CARA SCHNEIDER REALTOR®

CALL US AT (604) 946-8000 EMAIL US AT AILEEN@AILEENNOGUER.COM SEE MORE AT AILEENNOGUER.COM RE/MAX PROGROUP REALTY 5360 12TH AVENUE, DELTA, BC, V4M 2B3

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Todd Jackson, B.A. Amy Lambert, B.A. Richard Lowe, RIBC Mike Van Straaten, BMgt Personal Real Estate Corpora�on

Realtor

Personal Real Estate Corpora�on

President’s Club - 2020 Top 1% - REBGV

Realtor

NEW LISTING

5755 Admiral Boulevard Ladner

MARINA GARDEN ESTATES- where streets wind & nerves unwind! Over 2900 sq. #. of comfort with 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, large media room, vaulted ceilings, inﬂoor radiant heat, double car garage & views of the golf course & mountains from the primary bedroom. The complete package for fun & low maintenance living.

#203-4815 48 Avenue, Ladner 5883 Grove Avenue, Ladner $699,000 $1,549,000

5179 Winskill Drive, Tsaw $2,748,000

Seldom available Seafarer Marina! Concrete 2 level 2 bedroom and den townhome style condo in the heart of Historic Ladner. Features waterfront living with 2 large panoramic view decks and includes a 40 foot boat slip. Walk to shops, ameni�es and dyke trails

RENOVATED, RUSTIC, AND ROOM FOR EXTENDED FAMILY! 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open concept kitchen & living area w/ vaulted pine ceilings. Updates include roof, gu"ers, windows, siding, perimeter drains, fencing, decking, kitchen, bathrooms, appliances, tankless HW on demand, A/C, irrigated garden beds, workshop, all on a beau�fully landscaped 10,161 sq # lot in a prime cul-de-sac loca�on, NOTHING TO DO BUT MOVE IN!

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 $1,298,800

6135 48A Avenue, Ladner $1,198,000

4812 45 Avenue, Ladner $1,149,000

SOLD #111-4743 River Rd, Ladner $589,000

Welcome to Riverwest! A well maintained complex and unit that is steps from Ladner village and all of its ameni�es. This spacious courtyard condo has 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms and boast over 1,300sq# of func�onal living space. Enjoy a large master bedroom with walk in closet and spacious 5 piece ensuite bathroom. The complex has great ameni�es which include a gym, hot tub, sauna, workshop, secure parking and oversized storage locker.

SOLD #316-4977 Springs Blvd, Tsaw $710,000

TSAWWASSEN SPRINGS! The perfect place to call home while feeling like a 52 week vaca�on! Large 2 bedroom end unit (1010 sq.#.) with 2 bathrooms & 2 parking spots. Excep�onally bright with high ceilings, gas ﬁreplace, covered deck & south exposed with panoramic views of the resort. Air condi�oned. Outstanding ameni�es! This unit and complex brings all the good things in life close to home!....ENJOY!

Well worth a call! Large 3-Level back split on a ﬂat, west exposed lot of 9,000 sq. #. (100’ X 90’). 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, double-car garage, plenty of storage & walking distance to downtown Tsawwassen. Buy a way of life in Tsawwassen! We’ll arrange the details.

SOLD

Short Supply! This gorgeous 3 bed & 2 Bath rancher with a func�onal layout, spacious bedrooms, 2 car garage, oversized driveway and manicured yard is truly a rare ﬁnd! Located in the perfect neighbourhood just around the corner from Mountain View Park and close to schools, transit and shopping.

SOLD

#104-16433 19 Ave, South Surrey 4411 Spanton Drive, Ladner $1,799,000 $729,000

Bright & Open 2 bedroom + den townhome in Berkeley Village. Approx 1200 sq. Ft. , 3 levels, side by side double car garage & private roof top deck with gas hookups for BBQ & ﬁrepit. Excellent loca�on within the complex in this convenient South Surrey area.

Extensively updated and well maintained 3000+ SF 4 bedroom 2.5 bath family home. Boas�ng a 10667 SF parklike lot with huge entertainment sized pa�o and sunken hot tub area. Private yard and great family loca�on. Quality ﬁnishing and detailing including spalike baths and gourmet chefs kitchen, hardwood ﬂoors, designer ligh�ng, and extensive mill working.

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME! SIMPLY WON’T LAST. VALUE IN LAND. Lot =70’ X 103’ / 7210 sq. #. Lot. Zoned RD3. Excellent opportunity to build in Historical Ladner. The home & property is being sold ‘AS-IS’. Please contact the City of Delta directly to conﬁrm the size of your new home. Please do not walk on the property without an appointment.

SOLD 4827 44B Avenue, Ladner $1,099,000

Diamond in the Rough! Spacious 2700+ sf 2 level with 3 bedrooms up and 3 bedrooms down including 2 bedroom legal suite! Situated on a prime 7416 SF lot near elementary and secondary schools. Great investment opportunity

SOLD

#520-3557 Sawmill Cres, Van

280 54 Street, Tsaw

4532 46B Street, Ladner

1609 Duncan Drive, Tsaw

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Eugene Knoedler PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION

SERVICE AND RESULTS YOU DESERVE D E LTA R E AL E S TAT E . N E T

Jack Knoedler 604.353.6410 JackKnoedler@remax.net

NEW PRICE

Progroup Realty

Eugene Knoedler 604.219.3177 Eugene@eugenek.ca

$2,299,000

2020 * Medallion Club represents the top 10% of Greater Vancouver Realtors based on MLS sales.

5740 Goldenrod Crescent

Stunning Executive Rancher with walk out basement in “Forest By the Bay”. Just completed extensive renovations by Pine Construction, this 4129 sq ft home boasts fabulous views of Mt. Baker, Boundary Bay and farmland. 5 bedroom & Den plus 4 bathrooms including a large and luxurious Master bedroom on main with fireplace and spacious 5 piece en-suite with views. Main floor has a massive great room with open floor concept, a chef’s dream kitchen with large island, post and beam vaulted ceilings and large patios off both floors to take advantage of the views. Large media room with projection screen downstairs plus in-law suite and lots of storage. All new electrical, plumbing, furnace, A/C, windows, bathrooms, kitchen, flooring, security system, large garage & bonus green space out back.

NEW LISTING

$1,319,000

JUST SOLD 2290 Cormorant Drive

Gorgeous luxury living at “New Haven” in Tsawwassen Landing. No foreign Buyer’s tax, No GST. Bright, open living space featuring over-height ceilings, wide-plank ﬂooring on main. 3 bdrm + Loft (could be 4th bdrm), Gourmet kitchen including Wolf 6 burner gas range & integrated Sub Zero Fridge/Freezer and beverage cooler, entertainment-sized island. Vaulted ceiling in master bedroom plus a gorgeous Spa-like en-suite featuring a deep soaker tub, stone countertops, large rain shower, and in-ﬂoor radiant heating. A/C, hot water on demand, Lots of extras.

$2,999,000

SOLD 1086 Paciﬁc Court

$1,288,000

SOLD

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.

5566 9 Avenue

Charming 3 bedroom & Den + 3 bathroom in a fantastic location directly across from Winskill Park & only 2 blocks to South Park French Immersion Elementary School & SDSS High School. This immaculate home has been lovingly cared for since 1972 by current owner. Sitting on a south facing 9042 sq ft lot with a access to huge green space for the gardener’s out there. Recent upgrades include: hardwood ﬂooring, Centra LowE windows, H/W tank, gas ﬁreplaces, new exterior Paint (being done now), extra attic installation. Space for RV & Toy parking.

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THE CHANCEYS REAL ESTATE GROUP Real Estate Team In Ladner Based on REBGV Residential Sales in Ladner since January 1, 2018 cumulative

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LINDA L CHANCEY

Personal Real Estate Corp.

B BOB CHANCEY

info@thechanceyteam.com

Personal Real Estate Corp. P

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Based on RE/MAX Year End Statistics for 2020

Thousands of Homes Sold ONLINE MARKETING MASTERS OVER

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5609 Dove Place, Ladner

114 5518 14 Ave, Tsawwassen

SOLD OVER ASKING 5794 Grove Ave, Ladner

604-946-8899

SOLD

SOLD IN 6 DAYS

SOLD

5565 4 Ave, Tsawwassen

22 3871 River Rd W, Ladner

93 4638 Orca Way, Tsawwassen

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Personal Real Estate Corp.

LINDA CHANCEY L

BLAKE CHANCEY B

Personal Real Estate Corp.

4 BEDROOM HOME + COACH HOUSE Here it is! The perfect family home & mortgage helper of your dreams - TOTAL OF 3000 SQUARE FEET OF LIVING SPACE. Enjoy 2,195 sq.ft of living space over 3 levels in the main home with 4 large bedrooms and a gorgeous 4-pc ensuite & walk-in-closet in the primary. The open concept kitchen, living space is an inviting hub for gathering your family together! On the top floor you’ll find stunning views of the river, ocean & mountains plus a huge bedroom & loft area with flex space for your family’s needs.

THE RENTAL VALUE OF THE DETACHED COACH HOME ALONE COULD COVER UP TO A $400,000 MORTGAGE!

It has a 2 car garage, lane access and an 800 sq.ft legal 1 bed suite on 2 levels. Close to all the best Ladner has to offer, schools, parks, walking trails, Westham Island & historic Ladner Village

A 4524 River Road W, Ladner

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SOLD

203 1642 56 Street, 110 4753 River Rd W, Ladner Tsawwassen

SOLD LAST WEEK

3-Boardwalk, Tsawwassen

4837 55B Street, Ladner

4-Boardwalk, Tsawwassen

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4774 104TH STREET

MLS R2604526 360º TO OUR

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| 1071 ft2 | $599,000

Stunning views of farmland & Mt. Baker from the floor to ceiling windows in this fantastic Steveston condo in “The Villas”. Featuring 1071 sqft of living space, radiant in floor heating, a cozy 3 way gas fireplace in the living room/eating area, Murphy bed for guests in the den, in-suite storage & 2 parking stalls! Only minutes from Steveston Village with the dyke trail in your backyard!

117-1894 Osprey Dr - Tsaw

3-1870 E Southmere Cres - S. Sry

Marketed by Rennie & Associates Realty

Marketed by Sutton Group West Coast Realty

| 1529 ft2

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

| 902 ft

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#320-5800 Andrews Road - Steveston

Experience • Knowledge • Professionalism

| 4994 ft2 | 6.452 Acres $2,249,000

335-1441 Garden Pl - Tsaw

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.

302-1153 54A St - Tsaw

Marketed by Sutton Seafair

YOUR LIFESTYLE, OUR EXPERTISE

| 736 ft

| 1172 ft2

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

October 28, 2021 The Delta Optimist A39

Brian Elsey PREC

Harry Ratchford PREC

604-551-9396

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

604-315-2633

vicky@homeswithvicky.com www.homeswithvicky.com

www.brianelsey.ca www.harryratchford.ca

40-11291 7th Avenue, Richmond NEW PRICE

$1,168,000

IMMACULATE: this DETACHED townhouse is located in the park-like Mariner’s Village, just steps away from the dyke, Gary Park and Steveston village with its restaurants, boutiques and cafes. Also close to the library and schools including Lord Byng elementary & McMath Secondary. Very family oriented neighborhood with indoor pool and clubhouse. This property comes with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bath on the first floor with living room, dining room, kitchen (with brand new appliances) and a family room on the second floor. The downstairs master bedroom has an ensuite and a sliding door leading to the patio and the fully fenced back yard. There are 3 sky lights on the second floor which make the whole upper floor very bright. The windows are updated as are the floors upstairs (engineered hardwood).

OPEN SUN FROM 2-4 AND BY APPT.

103S 1100 56 Street, Tsaw

$699,900

Spacious ground level condo in Tsawwassen’s sought after Royal Oaks! This 1,315 sf 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo features an amazing ﬂoor plan with large private covered patio. Nicely renovated throughout including newer appliances & laminate ﬂooring. Master bedroom is complete with walk-in closet and ensuite with separate shower & soaker tub. Wonderful central location, a quick walk to amenities, shops & restaurants.

4612 60B Street | LOCATION IS EVERYTHING! Bright & updated 4 bed, 3 bath home backing onto Holly Elementary School. Upper floor features a spacious living room with cozy gas fireplace, refinished balcony off kitchen and eating area, 3 bedrooms, & an ENSUITE off the master. Downstairs has the perfect set up for an in-law or nanny suite and is nicely updated with newer flooring and paint. Features a large family room, full bathroom, bedroom and even has kitchen cabinetry and a fridge with space to create a full kitchen. Large laundry room is accessible from inside & from the backyard and can easily be shared. Other updates: Roof (8 years), vinyl windows. Situated on a 5993 sq ft lot with a private East facing fenced yard perfect for entertaining. A short 5 minute walk to the Ladner Leisure Centre and Bus Loop.

SOLD

$1,198,000

SOLD

L SO

141-12233 92 Avenue

SOLD F208-20211 66 Ave, Langley

New listing in Central Ladner

SOLD

412 Allen Drive Tsaw

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

AMEX BROADWAY WEST REALTY - SUITE 201-10055 W. BROADWAY - 604.738.8878

604.250.6981

INFO@KENDALLAYRES.COM KENDALLAYRES.COM

KENDALL AYRES REAL ESTATE

5680 46A Avenue

4533 46B Street

SOLD

203-4758 53 Street

SOLD

Sutton Group - Seafair Realty

100-5000 Bridge Street, Delta, BC

#5-5661 LADNER TRUNK ROAD Hawthorne, Tsawwassen $444,900 G

NEW

IN LIST

A lovely and spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom bright and quiet unit in Ladner’s OAK GLEN TERRACE. This unit offers a functional layout with spacious rooms and fresh paint throughout as well as a private west facing patio. Centrally located close to recreation, transit, restaurants and shops. 1 parking, pets welcome and no rentals. Quick possession available. Call today for your private showing.

SOLD #309-5472 11 AVENUE Tsawwassen Central $569,600

Welcome to WINSKILL PLACE! Centrally located and conveniently close to shops, restaurants, services and recreation, this rare, 2 level condo does not disappoint. Tastefully renovated throughout, this penthouse unit offers a bright and open kitchen and dining room with vaulted ceilings in the living room - lots of room for friends and family! Updates include engineered hardwood, solid wood cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, bar top with room for 4 stools and a stone finished gas fireplace. Other features include: large master with ensuite and separate bathroom vanity, second bedroom, den, loft, private rooftop deck, ample storage including storage locker located on same floor. 1 covered parking. Age restricted, 16 years+. No Rentals. Pets ok: 2 cats.

6742 Ladner Trunk Rd

SOLD

5013 Mariner Place

SOLD

5705 34B Avenue

3560 40 Street

SOLD

5515 Chestnut Cres

5384 Maple Crescent

SOLD

111-15268 28 Avenue

SOLD

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

A40 The Delta Optimist October 28, 2021

ROBIN REIMER #1 IN SOUTH DELTA*

LOVE THE MOMENT & INSPIRE YOUR FUTURE

SELLING FOR

41 YEARS

BE YOUR BEST Ruby Love

FREE MARKET EVALUATION

604-868-2844

$1,500,000

JUST LISTED

BUILDERS DEVELOPERS ALERT!!!

"My friends call me Ruby"

JUST LISTED

$1,500,000

Rarely found in Upper Tsawwassen 3 lot development Call for more information ROBIN REIMER 604-868-2844 PRICE REDUCED

$629,900

#110-1702 56 STREET, TSAW

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!

Call Robin 604-868-2844

EXCLUSIVE LISTING

$2,600,000

FABULOUS WESTERN BLUFF VIEW LOT!!! Ready to build approx. 14,000 sq.ft. lot Plans are available for 6,700 sq.ft. home Call for more information ROBIN 604-868-2844

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

$1,999,000

259 54A STREET, TSAW ABSOLUTELY THE BEST BUY

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.

UNDER CONSTRUCTION JUST LISTED

NEW HOME IN BEACH GROVE

- 3,100 Square feet - 5 bedrooms - 5 bathrooms - Beautiful 7707 square foot lot - One bedroom suite - High end ﬁnishing Call for more information Robin Reimer 604-868-2844

$2,299,000

215 54A STREET, TSAW

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.

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844

$1,499,000

111 GRAHAM DRIVE BEST SUNSET VIEWS & LOCATION IN TSAW

Custom Designed Home with simply the Best Views in Tsawwassen. This Totally Private 2 Bedroom & Den home has an Outstanding Open Floor Plan to take full advantage of all the spectacular Ocean Sunset Views. There will NEVER be another home like this in Tsawwassen. Call for Floor Plans and more Info.

*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

October 28, 2021 The Delta Optimist A41

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

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TED S I L

4964 8A AVENUE 512 TSAWWASSEN BEACH RD 24 SHERWOOD PLACE 4728 STAHAKEN PLACE TSAWWASSEN $1,298,000 TSAWWASSEN $3,998,000 TSAWWASSEN TSAWWASSEN $1,399,000 $1,568,000 Gorgeous 3 Bedroom plus Den & Loft family Large 12,250 sq ft lot with 4 bedroom 65 ft of waterfrontage with a custom family family home ready for update! s in Central home has been extensively renovated in a home and triple car garage . Sunsets and Tsawwassen minutes to schools and shops. water sports year round. fantastic location.

4 Bedroom renovated family home in upper Terrace on 8000 sq ft lot.

ED IST L T JUS

309-1350 VIEW CRESCENT 1637 53A STREET 803 GLENWOOD DRIVE 1633 53A STREET TSAWWASSEN $718,000 TSAWWASSEN $4,597,700 $2,988,800 TSAWWASSEN $2,999,900 TSAWWASSEN 600 sq ft private patio, off a fully renovated 1300 sq ground level at the Classic.

Luxury Living at its ﬁnest! This stunning executive view home has 7 well-appointed bedrooms and 7 luxurious bathrooms. The Gourmet Chef’s kitchen and large entertainment deck overlooking Tsawwassen and the North Shore Mtns.

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.

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.

Sold with Multiple Offers

309-4768 53RD STREET 216-1315 56 STREET 302-4768 53RD STREET 6400 KENSINGTON PLACE LADNER $515,000 LADNER $598,000 TSAWWASSEN $1,599,000 TSAWWASSEN $530,000

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.

Terriﬁc living space 2 bedroom 2 bath in the heart of Ladner overlooking the courtyard. Pets and rentals allowed.

5596 WALLACE AVE, TSAW $1,388,000 645 52 STREET, TSAW

Absolutely stunning and completely renovated by a professional contractor. This 2 bdrm 2 bath home is in the heart of Ladner with modern upgrades and rentals allowed.

5 bedroom executive home with home ofﬁce space and gorgeous entertainment patio.

Sold with Multiple Offers

Sold in 1 Week

$1,398,000 5391 RAWLINS CRES, TSAW $1,825,000 122 66 ST, BOUNDARY BAY $1,768,000

Trisha

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

A42 The Delta Optimist October 28, 2021

Kat JOHNSON

seaffair reallty

5000 Bridge Street, Ladner

778.773.9563 kjohnson@sutton.com

604.943.3110

530 Ewen Avenue New Westminster • $1,199,000

534 Ewen Avenue New Westminster • $1,199,000

536 Ewen Avenue New Westminster • $1,275,000

2E2 8191 River Road Richmond • $599,000

WATERFRONT!

NEW BUILD • Over 1900 sq.ft. home on 4200 sq.ft. lot • Lane parkway access • 6 bed/2.5 bath

• 3 bed/2 bath - property contains unauth accom. • Laneway parking access • House - 1500 sq.ft. on 4200 sq.ft. lot

#4 - 23260 Dyke Road Richmond • $737,000

23240 Dyke Road Richmond • $1,598,000

NEW LISTING

• Updated 2 bed and den with 2 baths • Home is 1300 sq.ft. on 4200 sq.ft. lot

• Ready for move in December • Brand new everything • 2 bed/2 bath • Secured moorage at 8191 River Road

#22 - 4695 53 Street Ladner • $849,900

#303 - 7117 Antrim Avenue Burnaby • $664,999

SOLD by KAT

• 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms • Spacious ﬂoor plan with over 1500 sq. ft. • River views, Sundeck, Rooftop Terrace • Quiet location away from busy city

• Water lot allows up to 3 ﬂoat homes plus boats • Storage room on shore is almost 24x16 • 2 bedroom 1 bath with wrap-around deck • No moorage fees if you own the property

• 3 bed - 3 bath • Close to town centre • Covered parking - Garden and patio • RENOVATED

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

TAMMY MATSON Personal Real Estate Corp.

778.938.5599

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

NEW LISTING!!!

MARKET IS HOT!!! It’s a good time to list!

1345 53A St, Tsawwassen

CLIFF DRIVE - Spacious 4 bed 3 bath home on private and sunny 7696 sq ft WEST exposed lot!!! Side split plan with spacious living, dining & family rooms, 3 beds up & 1 down - loads of living space and can accommodate home ofﬁce(s). Central location - walk to schools, town center & transit. Call now for private showing!

SOLD

Listed by Luxmore Realty

PEBBLE HILL - custom built 4 bed 3 bath home on beautifully landscaped 7481 sq ft lot on QUIET & very desirable street!!! This 3 level split home features great ﬂoor plan with kitchen overlooking family room with French doors to private back patio & mature gardens. Separate living & dining rooms are ideal for entertaining! With 3 bedrooms up & 1 down PLUS a heated detached studio there is loads of space for home ofﬁce AND gym! Unbeatable location - walk to schools, transit, tennis, parks, dog park, Tsawwassen Beach & transit! Don’t miss this opportunity!

SOLD

210-15300 17 Ave, S Sry 222-3133 Riverwalk Ave, Van 401-5550 14B Ave, Tsaw 22877 Gilbert Rd, MR

SOLD

Listed by Remax City

Call ME for FREE MARKET EVALUATION!!!

5067 Erin Way, Tsawwassen • $1,399,000

SOLD

S O LD

Listed by Mosaic

107-1704 56 St, Tsaw 202-4686 51 St, Ladner 5983 49 Ave, Ladner 4-4716 Orca Way, Tsaw

S O LD 4860 13 Ave, Tsaw

SOLD 4957 4 Ave, Tsaw

SOLD

SOLD 4904 Dogwood Dr, Tsaw

SOLD

Listed by Barbican

5112 44 Ave, Ladner 7 263 Parkside St, Tsaw

SOLD

Listed by The Firm RE

SO L D

SOLD

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

October 28, 2021 The Delta Optimist A43

PAUL KHARA Paul Khara

REAL ESTATE GROUP www.paulkhara.com

604.816.4568

paulkhara@gmail.com

Sutton Group - Seafair Realty

Calvin Khara

ckhara94@gmail.com

16,835 SQ.FT. LOT

G IN M CO

5382 CRESCENT DRIVE

• 5 BED 5 BATH • 2 BED, 1 FULL BATH SUITE WITH SEPARATE ENTRANCE/ INSUITE LAUNDRY • 5,917 SQ.FT INTERIOR LIVING • PARK-LIKE 20,000 SQ.FT LOT • CONTEMPORARY STYLED HOME WITH QUALITY FINISHES • DETACHED 900 SQ.FT SHOP AT REAR OF HOME

D L SO

SUBDIVISION POTENTIAL

• ATTENTION BUILDERS, INVESTORS AND DEVELOPERS • HUGE 16,835 SQUARE FEET PRIVATE LOT • ZONED RD3 AND CAN BE SUBDIVIDED • ALLOWS FOR NEW HOMES WITH COACH HOUSES • SOLID 3 BEDROOM HOME TO RENT OR LIVE IN • GREAT LOCATION IN CENTRAL WEST LADNER • WALK TO SCHOOLS , RESTAURANTS & SHOPS • CALL PAUL FOR INFORMATION PACKAGE

1107 - 11967 80 AVENUE

• DELTA RISE • 2 BED 2 BATH • 821 SQ.FT • 2 PARKING & 1 STORAGE LOCKER • CENTRAL LOCATION WALKING DISTANCE TO TRANSIT, RESTAURANTS AND SHOPPING • UNOBSTRUCTED EAST FACING VIEWS

ON SO

UPDATED 2-LEVEL • COMPLETELY UPDATED 2 LEVEL HOME • POTENTIAL FOR 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT SUITE • LARGE 7,500 SQ.FT LOT • PRIME LOCATION NEXT TO LADNER ELEMENTARY AND DELTA SECONDARY

D L O

WEST NEWTON TOWNHOUSE

• GLENWOOD VILLAGE BORDERING NORTH DELTA • LARGE 1600 SQ. FT. ONE STORY UNIT • 2 BEDROOMS , 2 FULL BATHROOMS • FORMAL LIVING, DINING, & FAMILY ROOM • 2 SLIDING DOORS TO LARGE COVERED SUNDECK • COMPLEX HAS RV PARKING YEAR ROUND • COMPLEX HAS CLUBHOUSE & GUEST SUITE

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.

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the heart of our business is people.

VANCOUVER 742 E. 58TH AVENUE 2

TSAWWASSEN 403 - 5055 SPRINGS2 BLVD

Prime South Vancouver location in a neighbourhood that is bursting with culture, diversity and a strong sense of community. This south facing lot includes a back lane access and views to the Fraser River & the city of Richmond. Close to all amenities such as shops, Oakridge mall, transit, recreation facilities, schools (John Oliver Secondary, Walter Moberly Elementary and Langara College) and YVR airport. The home is in original condition and needs improvement but sits on fantastic property to build your dream home or hold as an investment until you’re ready. This bungalow style, 2 level home contains 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with the value associated primarily in the land.

Welcome to Tsawwassen Springs, a resort style golf course community. This 2 bdrms & 2 baths home features open concept dining/living area, excellent sized kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counters and shaker cabinets. Also includes geothermal heating/cooling system, in suite storage and 4 pce ensuite. Spacious & private south exposed balcony with partial ocean view and beautiful sunsets, gas hook up for BBQ and heater. Steps to Quinn’s restaurant, Newman’s foods, wellness centre & gym and so close to Tsawwassen Mills, Hwy 17 and the ferry terminal. Concrete building.

3 Bed | 2 Bath | 1655 ft

2 Bed | 2 Bath | 898 ft

$710,000

$1,499,000

sold

TSAWWASSEN 304 - 5556 14 AVENUE

LADNER 4660 55A STREET

NORTH DELTA 9226 119A STREET

SOUTH SURREY 181-15236 36 AVENUE

$549,000

$1,249,000

$899,000

$659,000

2 Bed | 2 Bath | 916 ft2

3 Bed | 2 Bath | 1547 ft2

3 Bed | 2 Bath | 1190 ft2

2 Bed + Flex | 2 Bath | 1353 ft2

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

becirrealestate.com

Regency Realty Ltd.

Independently Owned & Operated

1333 56 Street, Delta

5884 Whitcomb Place • $1,390,000 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

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Top 10% in SALES of ALL GREATER VANCOUVER for 37 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

jjgeffke@dccnet.com • www.geffketeam.com

Bonnie

Licensed Assistant Translator in Cantonese & Mandarin

SUCCESSFULLY SELLING DELTA FOR 37 YEARS!

WE ARE WORKING FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS TO GET THE BEST VALUE! WE OFFER 100% PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AND SERVICE!

ALL OUR LISTINGS ARE SOLD!!! MOST OF THEM OVER THE ASKING PRICE! EXPERIENCE, HARD WORK & KNOWLEDGE SELLS PROPERTIES! OUR SERVICE EXTENDS UNTIL OUR CLIENTS ARE SATISFIED. FAST RESPOND TO INQUIRIES! DON’T HESITATE TO CALL US REGARDING REAL ESTATE...WE ARE THERE FOR YOU! $769,900

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VE O D L 1 YEAR YOUNG TOWNHOUSE IN KINGS LANDING!! NESTLED IN THE BEAR CREEK AREA SO #124 - 8168 136A STREET, SURREY

1,390 SQ.FT. HOME FEATURING 4 BDRMS, 3 BATHS, CLOSE TO ALL AMENITIES, FENCED & GATED FRONT YARD, CLUB HOUSE. LOCATION, LOCATION! $1,327,000 NEW LISTING!

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787 GILCHRIST DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN

BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED 2,591 SQ.FT. HOME! UPSTAIRS FEATURING 3 BDRMS, OPEN LIVING & DINING AREA, KITCHEN & SOLARIUM! THE DOWNSTAIRS HAS AN IN-LAW-SUITE WITH A KITCHEN, LVNG ROOM, 1 BDRM & DEN. JUST WALK TO SOUTH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL! PERFECT FOR A YOUNG FAMILY! SHOWS BEAUTIFULLY!!

$918,000 by SOLD

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$1,699,888

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#310 - 5055 SPRINGS BLVD 5217 UPLAND DRIVE #207 - 5055 SPRINGS BLVD 1242 PACIFIC DRIVE #107-5421 10TH AVE TSAWWASSEN TSAWWASSEN TSAWWASSEN TSAWWASSEN TSAWWASSEN

$1,350,000 M

FKE TEA

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5358 1A AVENUE TSAWWASSEN

$3,000,000 M

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by GEF SOLD

5077 1A AVENUE TSAWWASSEN

RECENTLY SOLD 3 PROPERTIES IN STAHAKEN & 7 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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Henryy (Hank) Fontaine

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Henry (Hank) Fontaine – husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and friend to so many. He passed away, peacefully on Friday, October 15, 2021 – just nine days shy of his 95th birthday. Hank is, and will always be, profoundly missed by his dear wife of 67 years – Doris; daughters - Evelyn, Teresa Freeborn, Suzanne, and Yvonne Andersen (he was the original ‘girl-dad’), his son-in-laws - Gord Freeborn, Doug Regelous, Dave Prior, Brian Hession, and Kevin Andersen; grand-children – Adam Freeborn, Ashley Freeborn, Amy Bauer, Karley Hession, Chantelle Andersen, Candice Andersen, and Colton Hession. He was delighted by his great grandchildren - Frankie, Stella, Arianna, and Alyssa. And he will be forever remembered by his nieces and nephews (all of whom considered him their favorite), and countless friends. All of us were better for knowing him. Hank was born on October 24, 1926, in the French Canadian community of Saint Boniface, Manitoba to Aime and Augustine Fontaine. He was the second youngest of five children and at the age of seventeen, he moved, with his family, to Vancouver BC. In 1954 he met the love of his life – Doris Gludovatz. They began their life together in Vancouver and as they started their family of four girls, they moved south to the suburbs. When they needed a home for their growing family, he built them one - in Tsawwassen. It took two years. Henry and Doris put down deep roots and they never left Tsawwassen. They raised their girls in a home filled with music, laughter, home cooking and love. It was always loud - and we loved it that way. Extended family would travel for hours to join the Fontaine family for Sunday dinners.

After arriving and assimilating in English speaking Vancouver, he found his way to the newly formed Canadian Pacific Airlines (CPAir) where he spent the rest of his working life until retirement in 1991. During his tenure, he spent several years as shop steward. His affable, fair and reasonable demeanor won him the respect from both the workers he represented and the management he negotiated with, a true measure of his insight and understanding of the way the world works. Hank was a gifted self-taught musician. Although he couldn’t read a note of music, he could cover any Hank Williams tune on his guitar. His harmonica playing was legendary – and when he was at the center of a house party and had a beer nearby, he would put on his harmonica neck holder so he could play it along with the guitar. He also taught himself the violin as well as the accordian and everyone in attendance during one of his impromptu sing-alongs, would get a fast lesson on the ‘spoons’. The song ‘You Are My Sunshine” was synonymous with ‘Hank’. And every family gathering included an enthusiastic rendition of it. He was ‘our sunshine’ and will forever be in the room when our family gathers. Hank loved to paint - everything - the house, the fence, his shoes, his cars (with the same house paint). He was the world’s best jerry-rig guy, always finding a solution to anything breaking down or falling apart. He once built more than a 100 bird houses with reclaimed junk and everyone else’s cast offs. And today they hang all over the world. His bowling trophies and belt buckles were repurposed as hood ornaments for his cars.

Everyone that spent time with Henry became pretty proficient at the game of Crib. And you would soon learn his own unique vocabulary that described every hand of cards you played. He spent decades volunteering for Sacred Heart Church – in fact was very involved with the building of their new church in 1966 and was bestowed the honour of erecting the cross on the steeple as the final touch upon completion. Hank was loved by so many for the joy he brought into any room he entered; his curiosity about all things; his generosity of spirit; and perhaps most of all, his ability to engage with everyone he met with kindness, genuine interest and empathy. He exuded inclusivity and regardless of whether you were 2 years old or 90 years old - you wanted to be right next to him. Friends and family are invited for some lunch and a toast and to share their memories of Hank with his family during a Celebration of Life to be held on Saturday, December 4, 2021 from 12:30- 3:30pm at the Rose and Crown Pub, 1203 56th Street, Tsawwassen, BC. NOTE - Covid protocols will be followed and proof of double vaccination will be required. Condolences for the family can be sent to teresafreeborn@gmail.com In lieu of flowers, be especially kind to someone today. Hank would find great joy in that.

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OBITUARIES

PEARSON

Clarence Fredrick Clinton

A TIME TO Remember

Jan 30, 1922 ~ Nov 3, 2012

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

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OBITUARIES

BLAIR, Robert (Bob) Maxwell November 13, 1949 - October 12, 2021

GEFFKE, Jurgen May 6, 1937 - October 15, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Robert Maxwell Blair. With the help of the MAID team, he passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family.

An Angel came, took Jurgen’s hand gently and whispered, It’s time to return to your Home in Heaven.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Doreen; sons Maxwell (Michelle), William (Stacey), Robert (Kim), and James (Tasha), grandchildren Jessie, Jackson, Ava, Tyler, Elysha, Hope, Mackenna, Addison, Sydney and Brenna, as well as his brothers Bill and Jack, sisters Janet and Beverly.

BEGG, Janice A. February 23, 1948 − October 20, 2021 Janice Anne Begg (Legault), 73, of Delta, BC, passed away suddenly on October 20, 2021, after a courageous 17 year battle with cancer. She was born February 23, 1948, in Richmond BC. Janice is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Earl; and son, Jason (Cindy). She was predeceased by her parents, Tiny and Audrey Legault; and brother, Gary. Our gratitude to the Cancer Clinic and all the medical staff for her care. In lieu of flowers, please donate to BC Cancer Foundation or a charity of your choice. A celebration of life will be held from 12 PM to 3 PM on November 3, 2021, at Richmond Funeral Home. COVID Protocols apply. The service will be streamed at https://bit.ly/3BaoA6Q

Bob was born in Vancouver where he lived until 1973, when he and Doreen moved to Ladner and started their family. The small town community living offered here, proved to be a wonderful place to raise a family and they happily stayed. Bob maintained strong friendships with many of the people he met during his lifetime, including childhood friends, work mates and bar buddies. During his retirement he continued to make new friends on his trips to Mexico, and at his family summer place on Shuswap Lake. His happiest hours were those spent with family and friends, the more the merrier. He was very grateful, as are we, to the wonderful teams of the Fraser Health Home Nurses and Palliative Care, to Dr. Kason and to Dr. Rodrigues, who stepped in and took over his care with compassion and kindness. With their amazing support he was able to spend the last two years on his own terms.

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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dennis MacFadden on October 3rd, 2021 at Surrey Memorial Hospital, after a very brief ‘new’ battle with cancer. There was a Celebration of Life at South Delta Baptist Church on October 12th. Oh Woolie - You are so missed by all your family, band members, and everyone who knew and loved you.

Love’s greatest gift is remembrance.

Jurgen is survived by his wife Johanna (of 45 years), his son Stefan (Bonnie) and daughter Rita, and grandchildren Parker and Kelsey. You will be dearly missed. Special thanks to the compassionate, caring staff at the Delta View Care Centre. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice. Farewell . . . until we meet again . . .

When Wh h there is hatred, let me sow love; Wh Where h there is injury ry, y pardon; Wh Where h there is doubt, faith; Wh Where h there is despair, hope; Wh Where h there is darkn kness, n light; Wh Where h there is sadness, joy. Grant that I may not so much Seek to be consoled, as to console; To be loved, as to love; For it is in the givi ving i that we receive; And An n it is in dyi ying i that we are born to eternal all life.

Tributes for October Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation gratefully acknowledges gifts in memory of: Frank Barr Charles E. Burtch Joan Fox Ronnie Gibson Ray Guichon Fred K. Kennedy Otto Killy Margaret & Lyall Kittson Bill Kushnir Keith Lachance Dennis MacFadden June Massey Lila Massey Joan Robinson Virginia Ann Russell Rena Simpson Elizabeth Toigo •••••••••••••

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A celebration of Bob’s life will be held on Saturday, November 13th, from 12:00 to 4:00 pm at Tsawwassen Springs Golf Course, 5133 Springs Boulevard, Tsawwassen. Masks, ID, and required, please.

MACFADDEN, Dennis

Jurgen was born in Hamburg, Germany, and immigrated in Canada to B.C., at age 25. He was in the Import/Export business and later started in the Real Estate business, owning Real Estate Companies and building up a success in the real estate sales in South Delta, for 37 years. He was known of his professionalism amongst his colleagues and clients. A few years ago Jurgen was diagnosed with a devastating Lewy body dementia, that then slowly took his life.

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THORSTENSON, Edward (Ted) R. April 9, 1946 − October 20, 2021 Ted passed away at the Irene Thomas Hospice in Delta the morning of October 20. His beloved wife of 51 years, Karen, was by his side. He is survived by his sister, Patricia Miller (George); brother, Cliff Thorstenson (Sherry); brother−in−law, Gerry Sear (April, predeceased October 16, 2021); and an extended family of nieces, nephews and cousins. As an educator, Ted (Mr. T) was a life−long learner, always seeking new challenges and inspiring those around him with his knowledge, support and charisma. In anticipation of his retirement from teaching, Ted designed and built their 45’ yacht, Pacific Dawn. Ted & Karen had many wonderful adventures exploring the BC coast onboard the PD. He also enjoyed herding cattle on an Alberta ranch, riding his bike, driving a pilot car for the transportation of boats and telling hilarious stories about his experiences. Ted & Karen enjoyed many wonderful vacations, in particular, an annual trip to Wailea, Maui where they developed lasting friendships. We shall always remember Ted for his enthusiasm for life and his love of family. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Karen and remembered fondly by everyone who knew him. No service by request.

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Each Loss Each loss is very diﬀerent, The pain is so severe. Will I ever stop missing This one I loved so dear? Good times we had together, The moments that we shared We didn’t have to tell each other How much we really cared. I never dreamed you’d go away, Never thought of sorrow. So sure you’d always be here Took for granted each tomorrow. Now my life is all confused Since you went away. You took a part of me And for help I daily pray. But when God sent you to me He never said that you were mine, That I could keep you always – Only borrowed for a time. Now, He’s called you home, I’m sad and I shed tears. Yet I’m glad He loaned you to me And we had these many years.

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WILSON, Florence Mary (Morrison) April 11, 1932 - October 11, 2021 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Florence Wilson. Florence was the hub of our family and she will be greatly missed by her children: Heather, Karen (Larry), Donna (Eugene) and Doug (Clarissa); her grandchildren: Caitlin, Hana, Angela, David, Dani, Mikaela and Leah; and her great grandchildren: Justine, Sydney, Sylas, Elise, Theo, Curtis, Tyler, Alize, Viola, and Kaylie, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Florence was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Earl Wilson, parents, brother John Morrison, and sister Jean Thorsness. Florence was born in Yorkton, Saskatchewan to Donald and Mary Morrison, meeting Earl in high school. She graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor of Health Science with Distinction. After working at the UofA and two Edmonton hospitals, the family moved to BC in 1973, where she was Director of Food Services at Simon Fraser University. She went on to become General Manager for Parnell Foods, and ultimately Director of Food and Nutrition Services at the Vancouver General Hospital until her retirement in 1997. Throughout her career she was very involved in her professional associations, such as the Canadian Dietetics Association and Canadian Food Services Executive Association, and received several industry awards. It was the people she worked with who gave her the most satisfaction in her long career. Florence enjoyed retirement and her volunteer work on the board of the Kinsmen Retirement Centre, with Elder College, and the annual Giant Book Sale. She and Earl became immersed in genealogy and incorporated family tree research into their many cruises and travels. Florence was able to age comfortably in her own home thanks only to the outstanding care and devotion she received from live-in caregiver, Laila, as well as night caregiver Michelle, and daughter Heather. Many other people helped with her care, including the wonderful staff at Delta Hospital in her final days, and our gratitude to all cannot be measured. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s society or charity of your choice is appreciated. A family gathering will be held in the near future to celebrate Florence’s life. Online condolences can be made at deltafuneral.ca

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At the Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) our vision of ‘Service. Relationships. Results.’ is all about providing a valued service, building strong relationships with our stakeholders, and achieving greater results for the province. The LDB is one of two branches of government responsible for the cannabis and liquor industry of B.C. We operate the wholesale distribution of beverage alcohol within the province, as well as the household retail brand of BC Liquor Stores. We employ nearly 5,000 people in over 200 communities and have been named one of BC’s Top Employers 13 times over for offering exceptional places to work rooted in values of fairness and respect, work-life balance, and inclusion and diversity. We believe that our people are our greatest asset. Being a reputable employer with programs of skills training and professional development are what attract candidates to BC Liquor Stores, while our progressive, forward-thinking culture is why employees with a growth mindset thrive. We are dedicated to the highest quality of customer service, delivered with friendliness, individual pride, initiative, and retail passion! If you fit this description and you are prepared to work in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply to become a part of BC Liquor Stores. To be eligible, applicants must meet the following qualification requirements: • • • • • • • •

Be at least 19 years of age Be able to legally work in Canada Be able to provide excellent customer service Be able to communicate effectively and professionally with the public Be able to demonstrate aptitude for cashier and related duties, including calculations Be able to perform physically demanding work, including lifting 20-25 kg boxes Have a valid Serving It Right Certificate™ Complete a successful Criminal Record Check

BC Liquor Store Sales Associates may be required to operate a variety of mechanical and hand-operated equipment, in addition to handling large volumes of bottles as part of the LDB’s recycling program. Rate of Pay as of April 11, 2021: Auxiliary Sales Associate - $19.45 per hour. For exciting and challenging retail Auxiliary opportunities in our BC Liquor Stores. Please apply in person at a store near you.

Leeberry Farms Ltd. General Farmworkers

LeeBerry Farms Ltd. is looking for 6 General Farm Workers for full−time seasonal positions for our blueberry farm in Delta, BC. General Duties: Harvesting duties, weeding, pruning, tieing, digging, planting, fertilizing, spraying, farm labour, cleaning, operation & maintenance of farm machinery, inspecting fruit, sorting & grading of fruit, packing, preparing fruit for market, crop maintenance, yard & farm maintenance, and all general farm duties. Report to and follow directions from the farm manager. Skill Requirements: No education requirements, no experience necessary; training provided for ideal candidates, no language requirements. Work Conditions & Physical Capabilities: Repetitive tasks, physically demanding, bending, crouching, kneeling, stand− ing for extended periods, heavy lifting at times, must be able to work individually and in a team environment Work Site Conditions: Outdoors, hot/cold, rain or shine, dusty, candidate must be willing to work in ALL weather conditions, and for extended times when required Wage: $15.20 per hour / 40 hours per week minimum.

Have you noticed? Christmas lights are already appearing around town. These are the diehard ‘lovers of light’ or lovers of Christmas - but this does not speak to the people that do not like Christmas, do not celebrate it or... those who get depressed at this time of the year. Let me know what you think of Christmas (nothing offensive; 150 words max.) and I will share the common themes in the next issue. Email me at: fullylived@yahoo.com. Love and Peace.

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Primary duties include tending to and harvesting crops. Job physically demanding in nature. 40-55 hour/week, 5-6 days/week. Experience an asset. Wage: $15.20/hr with possible production bonus. Term 1: March 15 - Nov 15, Terms 2 & 3: Apr 15 - Dec 15, Terms 4 & 5: May 20 - Dec 15. Apply by email to: info@cropthornefarm.com Cropthorne Farm Ltd. 4362 Tamboline Road, Delta BC, V4K 3N2

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