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Starting today (Jan. 20) adult indoor individual and group fitness or exercise activities are allowed with increased safety protocols and capacity limits MARK BOOTH

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The doors to Delta’s gyms and fitness facilities will be open again starting today (Thursday) following the lifting of public health orders that had kept them in the dark for nearly a month. It was back on Dec. 19 when Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced a number of new orders would soon go into effect as the COVID-19 Omicron variant case numbers began to surge. All of them were extended Tuesday (Jan. 18) with the lone exception being fitness venues. They get to re-open with some new restrictions added included masks being worn at all times, workout machines being at least seven square metres apart and pre-bookings for drop-in, individual workouts. Linda Mallard had heard the various news reports the closure order would likely be extended. The owner of Tsawwassen Wellness Centre Palates kept a positive outlook right up to Tuesday’s briefing as she watched it live

and all alone from her Tsawwassen Springs location. “Everything pointed that it wouldn’t work. Everything pointed to we were going to be closed indefinitely. I just held my ground, you just wait and see,” smiled Mallard. “We are totally excited and we are ready to roll. “For us there really is no change. We just carry on. We already had all the protocols in place. My number one core value is safety and that’s what we operate from. I have clients in their 80s. I really just entrusted that the provincial health orders would be for the betterment of the community. I made the choice to stand with that and our clients will be safe.” Mallard admitted it has been a difficult journey since the start of the pandemic. The latest closure marked the fourth time since March 2020 that there has been partial and full re-openings – all adding up to a significant financial hit. “It has been tough. We went from having no debt two years ago to the cost of this being substantial.

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Linda Mallard, owner of Tsawwassen Wellness Centre Palates, gives a big thumbs up following the announcement Tuesday that gyms and fitness facilities can re-open.

That has been tough, but we have drawn on everything government has given us, which has been great,” she added. She said she’s taken care of her staff to the best she can including pre-paying them as they waited for their unemployment payments to

arrive during the latest closure. “The grant money and financial support didn’t come very quickly,” Mallard continued. “I’ve got a good team. We have people who have been here since we opened and some for 15 years. We are pretty ingrained into the

community too. There’s been lots of great support from my clients as well. I think they were feeling my sadness and being lost the last couple of weeks. I feel that love and support as well.” What has kept her going is working in the community she has called

home for the last 25 years. “It’s just being a service to the place I live and love. A lot of the independently-owned businesses live here and raise their families here, so there is a deep connection to the culture that’s here and small business is the culture too,” she said.

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NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEARING – Tuesday, January 25, 2022 Notice is hereby given that the City of Delta will be holding a Virtual Public Hearing to receive representations from all persons who deem it in their interest to address Council regarding the following proposed bylaws. This meeting will be held on:

Date: January 25, 2022

Time: 6:00 pm

Place: Virtual/Zoom

IMPORTANT COVID-19 INFORMATION REGARDING THE JANUARY 25, 2022 VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEARING This Public Hearing is to be convened by electronic means as authorized by the Council Procedure Bylaw. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, comments must be provided in writing in advance or at the Public Hearing by telephone or Zoom videoconference. A Council meeting is scheduled to immediately follow this Public Hearing in the event Council wishes to give further consideration to the projects at that time.

NOTE: Project No. 5: Application for Official Community Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (LU009106) has been postponed to a future Public Hearing. Project No. 3: Application for Rezoning (LU009219)

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This Public Hearing will be broadcast live at www.delta.ca/watchlive. Members of the public who do not wish to speak may listen and watch the proceedings on the City's website. Project No. 4: Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (LU009214)

Project No. 1: Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (LU009180)

Project No. 2: Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (LU009124)

Location: 11721 74A Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 1

Location: 11715/11717 79A Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 2

Location: 8227 114 Street, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 3

Location: 7458 and 7468 115 Street, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 4

Applicant: Amrit Sadhra Telephone: 604.807.2721

Applicant: Joe Muego Telephone: 604.266.4677

Applicant: Raj Pandher Telephone: 604.807.5985

Applicant: Manjit Baughan Telephone: 604.396.1207

Proposal: Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit in order to subdivide the subject property into two single residential detached lots; and construction of a new single detached dwelling with an in-ground basement and secondary suite on each lot.

Proposal: Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit in order to subdivide the subject property into two single detached residential lots; and construction of a new single detached dwelling with an in-ground basement on each lot.

Proposal: Application for Rezoning in order to subdivide the subject property into two single residential detached lots; and construction of a new single detached dwelling with an in-ground basement on each lot.

Proposal: Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit in order to subdivide the subject properties into four single detached residential lots; and construction of a new single detached dwelling with an in-ground basement on each lot.

Proposed Bylaw and Permit:  Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017, Amendment Bylaw No. 8083, 2021, would rezone from Duplex/Single Detached Residential 3 (RD3) to Single Detached Residential 7 (RS7)  Development Variance Permit LU009180 would reduce the minimum lot width from 11m to 10.97m

Proposed Bylaw and Permit:  Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017, Amendment Bylaw No. 8102, 2022, would rezone from Duplex/Single Detached Residential 3 (RD3) to Single Detached Residential 7 (RS7)  Development Variance Permit LU009124 would reduce the minimum exterior side setback for an accessory building from 6.5m to 4.3m for proposed Lot 1

Proposed Bylaw:  Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017, Amendment Bylaw No. 8081, 2021, would rezone from Single Detached Residential 1 (RS1) to Single Detached Residential 7 (RS7)

Proposed Bylaw and Permit:  Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017, Amendment Bylaw No. 8082, 2021, would rezone Lots 1, 2, 3 from Single Detached Residential 1 (RS1) to Single Detached Residential 6 (RS6) and Lot 4 from Single Detached Residential 1 (RS1) to Single Detached Residential 7 (RS7)  Development Variance Permit LU009214 would reduce the minimum lot width for subdivision in the RS7 Zone from 11m to 10.99m for Lot 4

Staff Contact: Sabrina Brar – 604-9463332 Web Location: www.delta.ca/publichearing MAP NO. 1

Staff Contact: Sabrina Brar – 604-9463332 Web Location: Staff Contact: Sabrina Brar – 604-946-3332 www.delta.ca/publichearing Web Location: www.delta.ca/publichearing MAP NO. 2

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: PARTICIPATE IN THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS Any persons who believe that their interest in property will be affected by the proposed project shall be given an opportunity to provide their comments (support, concerns or opposition) to Council in the following ways: Write to: Mayor and Council 1. City of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC V4K 3E2 2. Email: mayor-council@delta.ca 3. Telephone or Zoom (must register in advance – details below) PROVIDING WRITTEN COMMENTS TO COUNCIL: Correspondence addressed to Mayor and Council will form part of the public record for this Public Hearing. Correspondence must include your name and full address and be received by the Office of the City Clerk no later than 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 25, 2022. To be included in the agenda, correspondence must be submitted before 12:00 p.m. noon, Friday, January 21, 2022. Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning any project after the Public Hearing has concluded.

Staff Contact: Sabrina Brar- 604-946-3332 Web Location: www.delta.ca/publichearing

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SPEAK AT THE PUBLIC HEARING BY ELECTRONIC MEANS: To speak at the Public Hearing, you must register with the Office of the City Clerk before 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 25, 2022. To register you must email PublicHearing@delta.ca or call 604.946.3220 and provide: 1. Public Hearing meeting date & Project Number; 2. whether you will attend by telephone or Zoom and; 3. your contact information (Name, Address, Phone Number, Email Address)

Once registered, you will be provided the details needed. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING A PROJECT Access to the proposed Bylaws, detailed maps and other relevant information are available on the City of Delta Website, www.delta.ca/publichearing. If you have a general inquiry regarding the proposed rezoning application or if you would like assistance to inspect any relevant documentation, please contact the Community Planning and Development

Department by email at cpd@delta.ca or by phone at 604.946.3380. Staff are regularly monitoring and responding to emails and calls.

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Inside this week

* Delta school board implements vaccine mandate - page 4 * Delta man wins $2 million on a scratch ticket - page 5 * Tilbury LNG project moves to next phase - p 6 * What is the fate of the Tour de Delta - page 7 * Op-ed - page 8 * Letters - page 9

On the web * More COVID-19 coverage from our Glacier syndicated team as well as regional and national news.

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A would-be-scammer, looking to collect $25,000 for “bail money” from a Delta resident, instead was met by police at the door and arrested. According to Delta Police, a Delta resident received a series of phone calls from someone claiming to be with the RCMP on Jan. 13, and was told she urgently needed to provide bail money for her grandson. Notably, the person on the line knew the name of her grandson. She was told to keep the conversation confidential. “Unfortunately scammers will often pretend to be with police or government agencies, in order to gain the trust of the victim,” said Insp. Brian Hill. “Phone calls from these scammers may even appear to be coming from the agency or police department.

However, we want the public to know it’s very easy for phone numbers to be faked or spoofed.” In this case the victim handed over $10,000 on Jan. 13, to a person who collected the cash directly from her, at her home. On Jan. 14, the scammers called back, saying the victim’s grandson needed additional money for probation, another $25,000. “Fortunately she became suspicious, particularly when her supposed grandson was not able to answer questions,” added Hill. “She called Delta Police, and we immediately began an investigation. Thanks to her timely alert, our officers were in place when the suspect showed up at her door that evening.” Police arrested the suspect without incident and are currently working with other police departments in the Metro Vancouver area to deter-

mine if this incident is linked to other similar complaints, some of which were recently publicized by media. “I can also confirm that there are outstanding persons of interest in this matter, with whom the police would like to speak,” said Hill. Police have not recovered the $10,000 that the victim initially handed over. No money was provided during the second instance. Marie-Jeanne Belanger, age 22, of Quebec, is facing one charge of committing fraud over $5,000. She was released from custody on Jan. 17, on a number of conditions. The public is cautioned that Canadian police will not contact you in any manner to request funds for bail money, probation, etc. If you suspect the person on the phone pressuring you to hand over money may not be whom they

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Plainclothes officers arrested the suspect at the residence. claim, hang up immediately. Use the internet to find a general number for that agency, and call them directly, to determine if there is any legitimacy to what is claimed.

If you believe you might have been the victim of fraud, please reach out to your police of jurisdiction to report the matter. In Delta, please call 604-946-4411.

Donations pour into shelter in honour of Betty White’s birthday DANI PENALOZA

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Donating $13,002 in a single day to the Delta Community Animal Shelter (DCAS), Delta certainly rose to the #BettyWhiteChallenge Monday, on what would have been the beloved actress, comedian and animal lover’s 100th birthday. “I’m absolutely in awe of the generosity of the citizens of Delta and other community members, our adopters, our followers who are all animal lovers and are passionate

about the care that we provide here at DCAS. It was an absolutely incredible day,” says Ryan Voutilainen, shelter manager. Following a Facebook post from the shelter on Jan. 17 encouraging the community to participate in the challenge honouring White – who regularly supported animal welfare organizations – comments, shares and, most significantly, donations began to pour in. To put that into perspective, in the entire month of December, $15,161 was donated to the shelter.

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“I really didn’t know what kind of impact we would see here, but it was absolutely incredible and I’m still a bit gobsmacked on the amount of donations that we did receive and the amount of people contacting us and engaging with us to make donations,” he said. Between White’s passing on Dec. 31 and up until her birthday on Jan. 17, the shelter received $175 in her name, he says, and will likely receive more donations trickling in following her birthday. The donations go towards sup-

porting the animals they receive at the shelter and allows them to go above and beyond the basic treatments that would be covered by their normal budget. Things like amputations, supporting cats who are diabetic, or working with behaviourists become a possibility with this extra support from the community. “This was a reminder that we do have organizations that are always in need of support, not only on a special day like yesterday, but every day of the year,” said Voutilainen.

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The Delta Board of Education has directed the school district to create, implement and amend as necessary, a proof of COVID-19 vaccination. The directive, made at a special in-camera meeting of the trustees on Jan. 11, is to help protect the health and safety of both staff and students. According to the school district: * The procedure will be consistent with the K-12 Sector Guidelines for Vaccination Policies and the BCPSEA Template Operations Procedure * Appropriate employee representatives (including unions and joint health and safety committees), and parent, First Nations, Metis, Inuit, and community partners will be consulted * The procedure will ensure the school district complies with its obligation to accommodate individuals who are legally entitled to accommodation for medical reasons or under the Human Rights Code of British Columbia or Canadian Charter of Rights of Freedoms * The procedure will ensure the school district’s privacy obligations are met * That the finalized procedure and communication plan be implemented as soon as possible. The school district will pay for all of the rapid testing required, which will be done at a time and location to be determined by the school district. “We continue to hear from public health of the need for unvaccinated people to get immunized as soon as possible as vaccines reduce people’s risk of severe illness,” said school board chair Val Windsor. “We feel very strongly about protecting our students and staff. We believe anything we can

do to reduce their risk of getting COVID, lessen the severity of their symptoms or reduce their time away from work or school is worth doing After reviewing the many factors involved in this extremely sensitive and highly complex issue, the board of trustees believes introducing a proof of vaccination requirement is the right decision for public schools in Delta. We strongly urge any employees who have not yet been fully vaccinated to do so as soon as possible.” On Monday, Jan. 17, district staff have been given a minimum of six weeks to disclose their vaccination status. Staff who are unvaccinated or who fail to disclose their vaccination status by the deadline will be required to undergo regular rapid testing in order to continue work, or take an Extraordinary Leave Of Absence (unpaid). The proof of vaccine requirement will not apply to students. The school district says this timeframe is intended to give unvaccinated or partially vaccinated employees sufficient time to get vaccinated. It will also enable the district to set up a process for collecting vaccination status information from employees in a way that best protects their privacy and to develop a rapid testing program. The school district says further information will be available once the procedure has been finalized. This decision follows weeks of research and consultation by the school district into the viability of a vaccine mandate. On Oct. 13, 2021, the Delta Board of Education directed the school district to begin work immediately on a safety policy and/or procedure, to provide, amongst other safety measures, the viability of mandatory vaccinations against

SARS-CoV-2, for all staff.

B.C. orders all school staff to report vaccination status

B.C.’s provincial health officer issued a public health order Monday requiring schools across the province to provide proof of vaccination status for its teachers. The order applies to all staff across B.C.’s public, independent and francophone schools, and includes sharing how many doses of vaccine an employee has received and when they were vaccinated. “An employer must request proof of vaccination from each staff member and must keep a record of each staff member’s vaccination status,” wrote Dr. Bonnie Henry in her order. That information must be held in a way that does not reveal an individual’s identity. In the case of an outbreak or exposure, schools are now required to act as if staff who have not provided proof of vaccination are unvaccinated. The BC Teachers’ Federation (BCTF), which represents 45,000 teachers across the province, responded swiftly to the new order, stating in a tweet it had not been consulted or notified the order was coming ahead of time. “It is confusing as we have already agreed with (the BC Public School Employers’ Association) to a vaccine mandate process and would like districts to implement those,” wrote the BCTF. “We would have much rather it would have been a provincial vaccine mandate,” BCTF president Teri Mooring told Glacier Media. “What this does, this ends up causing a lot more questions than answers.” -with files from Stefan Labbé/Glacier Media

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Delta’s Stephen Noseworthy immediately broke into a happy dance upon realizing he was $2-million richer after purchasing BCLC’s $2 Million Extreme Scratch & Win ticket. “I didn’t know what to do, so I did a little Irish jig, screamed really loud, and put my phone down so I didn’t drop it,” Noseworthy recalled of

his initial reaction. He picked up his Scratch & Win ticket at Esso on Ladner Trunk Road, and checked it on his Lotto! app. Noseworthy first shared his exciting news with his best friend. “My friend was more excited for me than I was… he was shaking and couldn’t believe it,” he said. “When the time

is right we are going to go out and have dinner. I’m also going to celebrate by flying home to see my family.” Noseworthy said he looks forward to purchasing his first home with his prize and gifting some to his family. The lottery winner also plans to donate to charity and will travel with his best friend in the near future.

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The FortisBC Tilbury natural gas plant has moved another step towards expansion. Both the federal and provincial governments decided last week to move forward with environmental assessments of the proposed project to build a new storage facility and expand natural gas liquefaction capacity at the Delta plant, located on the Fraser River. But a group opposing the expansion said the plans are “out of line” with the province’s targets for the oil and gas sector. “We think the minister of environment should have terminated the proposal because of (climate change) and its poor location for an LNG facility right off the bat,” said Peter McCartney, who belongs to Friends of Tilbury and is also a climate campaigner for the Wilderness Committee. FortisBC wants to start expanding the storage capacity of the Tilbury facility by 2023 – with a goal of finishing by 2026 – and start expanding its liquefaction capability in 2028. It would add more than 140,000 cubic metres of LNG storage capacity for a total of 216,400 cubic metres. If liquefaction were

expanded, the plant would produce 7,700 tonnes of LNG per day. FortisBC spokesperson Scott Neufeld said the company assessed other sites, but landed on expanding Tilbury for several reasons: there is already an existing facility – which has run safely for 50 years – there’s room to expand, it’s already zoned industrial and it can provide backup energy for the Lower Mainland. Richmond city council voted 8-1 to oppose the expansion in 2020 – only Coun. Alexa Loo supported the expansion. Kelly Greene, currently the NDP MLA for Richmond-Steveston, was on council when the vote was taken. She is currently parliamentary secretary for environment. Delta city council, on the other hand, hasn’t publicly opposed the project. Neufeld said part of the environmental process will be to look at Richmond’s concerns and concerns brought up by the public. While the company currently uses gas that is extracted using fracking, Neufeld said they are moving more towards renewable energy. FortisBC has a goal of using 30 per cent renewables by 2030 and the majority by 2050, he explained. Creating renewable

gas would involve using organic waste from farms and landfills. But McCartney with the Friends of Tilbury – a group with members in Richmond, Delta and across the Lower Mainland that opposes its expansion – called the renewable energy plans “greenwashing.” McCartney said he thinks the province is listening to FortisBC’s “pretty slick arguments” that say LNG could be part of B.C.’s climate plan. “All of the technology we need to replace fracked gas is available now,” McCartney said. “It would be far better to move to electrification.” “We shouldn’t be adding more infrastructure to lock us into (LNG),” he added. He pointed out the effects of climate change are being seen in B.C., for example, with the heat last summer and flooding in the fall. The Friends of Tilbury have been leafleting in Delta to raise awareness about the proposed expansion. They also plan to do an awareness campaign in Richmond as well. The environmental assessment process will include another round of public consultation, Neufeld said, which will include open houses, advertised in local media and on social media.

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2022 Tour de Delta faces uncertainty

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Should Delta try to host a Tour de Delta this year? A report by Parks, Recreation and Culture Director Carmen Gonzalez discussed at council recently, recommended options be reviewed for the annual bicycle race and reported back for further discussion, including reducing the overall scope of the event. Given continued uncertainty regarding COVID-19 and its impact on events, travel and international sport, as well as the overall cost, it is prudent to review the event in terms of other corporate priorities and continued community recovery and report back to council with input from the Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission, her report suggested. The event has taken place in Delta since 2001 and is currently part of a regional series of races known as BC Superweek. It was last held in July of 2019 with the COVID-19 pandemic prompting its cancellation last year. “Staff have been working with the BC Superweek organizers over the past several months, who remain optimistic that an event could resume in 2022 to some degree. The Vancouver and Burnaby event organizers are in a position to move forward with an event for

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A parks and recreation department report notes that there are still unknowns around limitations and restrictions on outdoor gatherings and sporting events. 2022, however, event organizers in New Westminster, Port Coquitlam and White Rock are still engaging their municipal councils regarding options for their cycling events,” the report states. “Restrictions and regulations for international travel have resulted in significantly higher costs for participation due to quarantine rules. As a result, many teams have focused on safety of their athletes and the broader community and chosen to participate in local races, which has supported continued

strength of the cycling community in British Columbia,” the report adds. The report also noted that lower ridership would also likely result in lower revenues and sponsorship. In 2019, the net actual cost for the Tour, which had three cycling events, was $300,000 once sponsorship and expenses were tabulated. Delta’s 2022 Financial Plan includes $236,000 set aside for the 2022 Tour. While Delta has received a grant of $50,000 from the federal government

for hosting a UCI sanctioned event, getting a grant every year is not guaranteed, the report warned. While similar costs would be incurred regardless if one or two criterium races were run, a second race would result in additional costs, but should be offset by additional revenues from sponsorship and registration. It’s estimated that Delta’s net cost for two criterium races would be about $200,000. With the addition of the road race, the net cost would likely be in the range of $300,000-to-$400,000, depending on the degree of ridership and sponsorship. Gonzalez told council the event could be modified to focus on two criterium races, one in North Delta and one in Ladner. When more information is available regarding other municipality’s cycling event plan, staff will be in a better position to report back to council on a preferred option, Gonzalez said. Prior to the pandemic, the event was already having a tougher time finding sponsorship dollars. Seeking approval for staff to explore multi-year sponsorship opportunities, a 2018 report to council noted the role of sponsorship director had been vacant for a couple of years, putting “a tremendous amount of pressure on staff to secure sponsorship each year.”

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hould the Tour de Delta continue, or should we let the event peddle on down the road? That is the question that Delta council will be answering in the coming weeks as the fate for the 2022 event is decided. The July weekend cycling event, that is part of B.C. Super Week, was paused in 2020 due to COVID-19 safety protocols. Now the potential 2022 event faces some uncertainty as the City of Delta weighs how much financial support it will provide. A reported $300,000 was spent in 2019. Optimist readers have a divided opinion when it comes to the future of the Tour de Delta. A recent online poll, conducted in late December, attracted 385 responses on what should happen to the event that features races in North Delta, Ladner and Tsawwassen. The option “Yes the race has been good, but time to spend money on other things” led the way with 47.5 percent of the vote. However, the remaining 52.5 percent of readers believe it should be kept in some form. The option of “No, I enjoy the races and it would be shame to see it end” attracted 41.5 percent of the total vote, while another 12 percent opted for “A scaled down version of the race is a viable option the City of Delta should consider.” While this is a beloved, community event for many, the decision, in my view, is an easy one - it is time to move on from the Tour de Delta. The price tag for this event is simply too high and with corporate and local sponsorship dollars virtually nonexistent and in the face of growing economic challenges due to the pandemic, the City of Delta should be focusing its efforts – and it’s dollars – on upgrading its aging infrastructure and other vital local projects rather than on an event that attracts little to no economic benefit to the citizens or the business community.

Shoveling Snow, 192-? This photograph depicts two men and one women on the sidewalk of Westham Street shoveling snow in winter, showing (from left to right): C. O. Lambert, G. Clement, and Myrtle McCrae Grant. They appear to be outside the Clement and Lambert hardware store. Delta Archives: 1981-095-066

Public feedback needed in ag plan review

couple of weeks ago, Delta’s Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC), was given an update on the framework for the revision of Delta’s Agricultural Plan, last published in 2011. This was the first of four meetings with the AAC. Much has happened since then in Delta’s farming community and best efforts will be made to ensure that Delta has a robust and practical plan to facilitate best practices moving forward in challenging times. Ione Smith, principal of Upland Consulting who is preparing the revision, laid out the extensive plan for the work ahead, which is expected to be completed this summer. We discussed a general review of the agricultural sector, trends in the Delta landscape, and the biophysical characteristics of Delta encompassing soil, water supply, weather, climate and the general capability of the land base. Further meetings from March to July will see the development of the draft plan

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and revisions to the draft plan after meeting number three with the AAC in preparation for a presentation to council. Upland provided an assessment of current issues, which number at a dozen give or take. Some of the prevailing issues in Delta are processing and agri-tech, farm labour needs, farm worker accommodation, education, urban/rural interface issues and several others. Upland will initiate an engagement plan with stakeholders and the community and it is expected that a draft survey of agricultural issues will be provided to mayor and

council and the AAC within a week or so. This survey will be live online sometime in February and there will also be a virtual town hall discussion in March for the public to discuss the agricultural plan update. The public is encouraged to add as much feedback as possible so that a comprehensive voice amongst the citizens of Delta can be meaningfully woven in to our collective understanding of agricultural issues in Delta. This is your chance to get involved in a very important undertaking. Perhaps you have food security concerns? Maybe you have questions relating to the ALR or farm noises. Would you like to see more food processing capability in Delta? Upland Consulting and the AAC welcomes your input leading up to the survey and the town hall meeting. Please feel free to add your voice. You can email Upland Consulting directly at ione@uplandconsulting.ca. Let’s make sure that our proud agricultural history has a bright future.

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Letters

How can Tsawwassen be more accessible?

The following letter was sent to Delta’s Mobility and Accessibility Committee with a copy to Delta Optimist. We are the Division 1 & 2 students at Beach Grove Elementary. We have been learning about accessibility in our community and how we can improve accessibility in Tsawwassen. We have been walking around our neighbourhoods, the South Delta Rec Centre, the town centre and the new mall, and we have noticed that not everything in our community is accessible for everyone. Here are some things we observed that we think can be improved: • Staff knowledge about accessibility in businesses A lack of ramps • at the strip mall on the east side of 56th St. • Hedges are overgrown in many places blocking signs and sidewalks

• A lack of ramps at restaurants southwest of 56th St. and 12th Ave. • Beach Grove dog park washrooms are not at all accessible A lack of bench• es around the town centre for people who need to sit and rest More universal • washrooms and buttons to open washroom doors are needed Snow and ice • needs better removal from main sidewalks around bus stops • Some crosswalk signals are very short and don’t allow enough time for people with mobility issues More sensors • and beeping noises are needed at more crosswalks • Planters and telephone poles are blocking many sidewalk areas Braille is needed • on more washrooms and signs (there were lots at

the new mall and the renovated rec centre). We like that many businesses have phone numbers posted to call when people need assistance entering the business. However, some of the phone numbers have faded and were difficult to read and some did not include a phone number at all. Some places have lots of accessible parking, but our school does not have enough and many of the accessible spaces in the community do not have ramps in a good place to get up onto the sidewalk. Also, there are no accessible spots that have chargers for electric vehicles. In conclusion, these are some of the areas we think need attention for our community to be more accessible. Thank you for taking the time to read our suggestions. Beach Grove Division 1 & 2 students

Editor: Re: Christmas doesn’t always bring out the best (letters, Optimist, Jan. 6) If your son is the blue box guy in Tsawwassen you have nothing to worry

about. This young man stands out in a crowd and has a bright future. His work ethic, personality, and grin will carry him to great heights. We give him a 12 pack at Christmas

and in the heat of summer but we hand it to him. Don’t know why anyone would leave ‘anything’ of value at the curb in TSA. This ain’t Mayberry. Bob Zimmer

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Rotarians say thanks South Delta Editor: The festive season has come and gone for another year and the Tsawwassen Rotary Club have taken down and put away the lights and decorations at Diefenbaker

Park until next year. We would like to thank all area residents that on more than one time saw some of the big wooden decorations were down on the grass. They picked them up

and secured them back in place so the community could enjoy. Thank you for caring. We live in such a wonderful community. Tsawwassen Rotary Club

Editor: The Delta School Board spent hours debating the dangers of unvaccinated teachers. Being triple vaccinated myself, I wonder the value at this time of vac-

cine mandates when it seems the vaccinated are just as dangerous as the unvaccinated? Are a few unvaccinated staff that dangerous considering the students don’t have to be vacci-

nated? Might as well rapid test everyone who walks through the school doors, at public expense of course.

What is the value of vaccine mandates?

Gary Gruchey

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SUBJECT: LAND USE CONTRACT DISCHARGE BYLAW NO. 8091 FOR 11577 83A AVENUE (File No. LU009261) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the Regular Meeting of Council to take place on MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at the Delta City Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC, the Delta City Council will consider third reading of “Delta (Randhawa/Toor – LU009261) Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 8091, 2021” which relates to the property at 11577 83A Avenue, as shown outlined in bold and marked “Subject Property” on the attached map. Some members of Council may participate in this meeting via electronic means (audio, visual or other communication facilities). The purpose of this bylaw is to authorize Council to discharge Land Use Contract S.A. No. 3396 for the subject property in order to permit construction of a secondary suite within the existing single detached dwelling. Pursuant to Section 464(2) of the Local Government Act and Council’s resolution on December 13, 2021, there will not be a Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 8091. Website: www.delta.ca – December 13, 2021 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.11

To observe the proceedings, the meeting will be broadcast live through video streaming at www.delta.ca/watchlive. AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE – If you have a general inquiry regarding the proposed land use contract discharge application or if you would like assistance to inspect any relevant documentation, please contact the Community Planning and Development Department by email at cpd@delta.ca or by phone at 604.946.3380. Staff are regularly monitoring and responding to emails and calls. Interested residents have the opportunity to provide written comments regarding the application at this time. Comments are to be received on or before 12:00 noon, January 21, 2022. Comments should be referred to:

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Local students supporting and inspiring their community at Hospital Auxiliary thrift shop DANI PENALOZA

C o n t r i b u t i n g Wr i t e r

Being able to give back to their community is just one of the reasons that Tsawwassen’s Taylor Da Silva and Anson Mo began volunteering with Delta Hospital Auxiliary thrift shop during the pandemic. In light of the obstacles that the Ladner thrift shops have been forced to hurdle over the past two years, including a large drop in older volunteer members and a devastating fire, Da Silva’s and Mo’s support came at just the right time. Though both are students at the University of British Columbia, the pair volunteer their free time on Saturdays to – among many things – sort and display donations, greet customers and ensure COVID-19

protocols are followed, all while helping keep the stores tidy. “I’ve always wanted to help around on a regular basis ... I didn’t do much of that in high school, and now that I’ve been in university, I’m volunteering because I’m growing up,” says Mo with a chuckle. Among the social media work they also do for the Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society’s accounts, Mo and Da Silva teamed up this past summer to create a Healthy Environment/ Healthy Community video series. The filmed tutorials focused on reusing and repurposing no-longerusable donations that had been dropped off at the thrift stores. Da Silva demonstrated how to make a snazzy pair of denim cut-off shorts and a denim

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Being able to give back to their community is just one of the reasons that Tsawwassen’s Taylor Da Silva and Anson Mo began volunteering with the Hospital Auxiliary thrift shop during the pandemic. patchwork tote bag from worn out pairs of jeans, and Mo showed the

society’s followers how to make a do-it-yourself bird feeder from unsel-

lable plastics. The project’s goal was to inspire the community to reduce, reuse and recycle items that they may otherwise throw out. “One of the reasons why I was interested in volunteering at the thrift shop, specifically, is I’m also interested in environmental sustainability, and I wanted to contribute to this by working at the thrift shop – supporting second-hand,” says Da Silva. Volunteering has given her a very real way to help out her community, but it’s also given her a way to be creative about her passion for sustainability. And, being the first one to come across a cool find among donations is also a perk, she says. Though she’s on a volunteering break currently because of school, she will be returning

in the summer months to potentially take on a similar project with the society’s communications team again. And as for Mo, he emphasizes that his love for meeting and talking with so many people – that he otherwise wouldn’t have met – is one of the things he enjoys most about the role. “I’ve met many people at the store, and most of them, they come from different walks of life and hold viewpoints that challenge and are different from mine, so, it’s interesting and it’s very humbling to know that there’s so much to learn about other people out there,” he says. To stay up to date with the Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society, follow them on Facebook or Instagram at @deltahospitalauxiliary.

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Cold snap created over 700 potholes on Delta roads

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The recent cold snap certainly left plenty of carnage on Delta maintained roads. For the past couple of weeks, city crews have been busy filling potholes, with the task finally nearing completion. It’s taken an around the clock effort. “We certainly have been busy dealing with the potholes that formed over the extended period of cold weather during the holidays,” said Steven Lan, Delta’s director of engineering. “Since Jan. 1, our staff have filled approximately 730 potholes and responded to nearly 116 calls for service related to pothole complaints. “We have had multiple crews assigned to pothole repairs during normal working hours. As well, the afternoon and night shift staff have also been deployed to

address pothole concerns. At this stage we have been able to address nearly all the potholes complaints that have been brought to our attention and will continue to address the small number remaining.” Although work has been required across the city, there was an increased frequency on roads that see heavy truck use according to Lan including Annacis Island, Tilbury Industrial Area, Scott Road, River Road and 56th Street in Tsawwassen. Meanwhile, there has also been plenty of work to do on the local highways. Under contract with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, they are maintained by Mainroad Contracting. According to Mainroad, crews have been working at a tire-

less pace to patch potholes as they become aware of them – sometimes patching the same potholes multiple times in a day. It’s resulted in a very robust planning, scheduling, and inspection system to monitor all the work. “I know it’s frustrating for drivers when they come across potholes. The extreme weather we’ve experienced is the root cause because potholes can develop very quickly under these conditions, especially with high volumes of traffic,” said Noel Mankey, Mainroad’s VP of Operations in a news release. “No B.C. service area is unique in experiencing potholes, and in fact it is happening across all southern B.C. Mainroad’s maintenance crews have been and will continue to work non-stop filling blown out sections of road, resulting from the recent winter weather.”

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Delta Lifeboat seeks funding support from community DANI PENALOZA

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Delta Lifeboat’s captain, John Horton, wants to continue offering the vessel’s lifesaving services to those in over their heads on our local waters, but now needs

the public’s help to ensure that the crew can continue. In addition to saving lives, the Delta Lifeboat – which is part of the Canadian Lifeboat Institute (CLI) – also offers volunteer support and assistance

to Delta’s emergency services, the Canadian Coast Guard, the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue, fishermen, commercial shipping and recreational boaters in the waters surrounding Delta. “Because of the global

pandemic, linked with the provincial state of emergency and rising costs, we’ve not been able to hold any of our normal fundraising events. Because things like boat shows, and dinners and social gatherings where we normally

raise our money, we haven’t been able to do that,” says Horton. In addition to their limited fundraising abilities, some unexpected maintenance costs for CLI’s two vessels, the Delta Lifeboat and the Fraser Lifeboat, has pushed them to put out an “urgent appeal” to try and raise $40,000 for the Delta Lifeboat’s expenses. “We have to make sure that our lifeboats are, of course, in tip top condition, so that we can continue to do our lifesaving work. The Fraser River here, which is where we operate two of our lifeboats out of the mouth of the Fraser River, it is actually one of

the leading search and rescue areas in the whole of Canada. There’s a lot of lives lost here over the years, so it’s really important that we support the Coast Guard and other search and rescue organizations,” says Horton. The funds will go towards fuel, training crew members and all things needed to make the Ladner Harbor-based Delta Lifeboat functional in its many roles. To donate to the Delta Lifeboat, visit the Canadian Lifeboat Institution’s website at https://canadianlifeboatinstitution.org/ or send a cheque to their office at 12740 Trites Rd. in Richmond, postal code V7E 3R8.

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When Jesus undertook his ministry, it wasn’t from a lofty peak, apart from the reality of everyday human experience. He didn’t reside in a temple. When Jesus came down to earth, he really came down to earth. While human beings had long sought God in the holy places, through Jesus, God sought people right where they were — even if they didn’t notice he was there. In the Gospel of John, Jesus began his ministry at a wedding (John1: 1-11). The magnitude of a messianic appearance at a wedding would, as you might imagine, have been something quite beyond belief. But, at the wedding at Cana, which Jesus attended with his mother and disciples, Jesus was more or less an anonymous figure. Most of the attendees probably didn’t know him, and also didn’t know about the crisis occurring behind the

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scenes. The wine had run out. Jesus saved the party, and the groom significant embarrassment, by turning water into wine — a miraculous action which went unnoticed by the majority of the guests. However, the sudden improvement in the quality of wine was definitely noticed, and it was the bridegroom who got credit for saving the better wine for later in the party. According to the

Gospel of John, at that ancient wedding, Jesus had given the first great sign of the in-breaking of the Kingdom of God into the world. Yet, only a select few would have known this. Jesus didn’t draw attention to himself or complain about the lack of credit, but rather, remained an anonymous guest. Jesus tends to remain an anonymous guest in our lives even as he is the source of all true joy. We rightly give God thanks for delivering us through difficulty, for being there in times of trouble. As this new year unfolds, it also does us well to stop in the midst of those joyful occasions of our lives to contemplate the presence of, and give thanks to, the anonymous guest who turned water into wine — the same one who went to the cross, died, and rose again, so that we, so that you, can enjoy the wedding feast that has no end.

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Now accepting application for the 2022-23 academic year. Enquiries: Mr. Michel DesLauriers, Principal (mdeslauriers@sjp2academy.com). www.sjp2academy.com 604-560-8210 Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve. School, Family, Commitment

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The Learning Disabilities Society (LDS) believes that every child should have access to the support they need to thrive in school, and even broader, in life. And through their 16 different educational and socialemotional programs available to children, youth and families, they’re working to make that belief a reality for children all across the province. “Our mission is to be serving all children and youth with suspected or diagnosed learning differences ... We do that primarily through one-to-one learning support and remedial instruction to help children work on their literacy and numeracy skills, but we’ve also expanded in these last couple of years to offer programs that address other issues that go with these things,” explains executive director Rachel Forbes.

In order to decrease the barriers that families can face while trying to access learning support for their child, the non-profit charity offers their services on a sliding scale and runs some of their programs online. For Delta families not interested in travelling out to Vancouver, Forbes recommends the LDS’s “Rise at Home” program, which offers research-informed individualized education (RISE) virtually through reading intervention, language-based learning, tutoring and homework support. “The goal of this program is to improve student independence, confidence and academic success by addressing identified skill gaps and learning challenges,” reads their website. The LDS’s speech language pathologist sessions are also offered online, where an expert will work with a guardian and their child to establish

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The Learning Disabilities Society is a non-profit charity, which offers online and in-person programs. goals and create a speech therapy program catered to those goals. They also offer family coaching, where they can help families get set up with trained coaches to provide guidance, strategies, tools and mentorship to help support the learning needs of the child. “We try to make our services

as accessible financially as possible so that we’re not turning anybody away for those reasons. And we also try to make them accessible in terms of where we’re offering them, how we’re offering them, how often we’re offering them,” says Forbes. This, especially, is important during the pandemic.

Before COVID-19, about 60 to 65 per cent of families needed financial support to access their services, but since the pandemic, that number has jumped as high as 80 per cent, says Forbes. Also, the amount of support needed has increased during the pandemic – particularly for children in the three to five years gap who haven’t had the chance to learn and play in organized groups, like at daycare or preschool. To address this issue, the LDS has now launched their Early RISErs program designed to “give families a detailed snapshot of their child’s learning and development to date and engage young children in hands-on learning opportunities carefully scaffolded to individual child’s needs,” reads their website. For more information on the LDS’s programs, or to reach out for information about resources, visit their website at ldsociety.ca.

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Port of Vancouver donates to community groups Each year, members of the Port Community Liaison Committee select one or two community organizations to support during the holiday season. In 2021, the selected recipients were the Mission to Seafarers and the Tsawwassen First Nation Youth Centre. Each organization received $500. (Far left) Committee members Heather Lapper and Michelle Sharma present a donation to children at the TFN Youth Centre. (Near Left) Committee members Mark Gordienko and Jill McKnight present a donation to Rev. Peter Smyth of the Mission to Seafarers.

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professionals Is there any way to make dental freezing and injections more pleasant and painless?

What is it like to travel now? Carole, Gina, and I just came off the Majestic Princess with a small group of 15 people. As we all know travel is very different right now but if you are prepared, understand the steps that need to be taken and follow all the protocols set in place, you can travel with ease and confidence. Knowing that everyone boarding a plane and ship must be fully vaccinated and test negative prior to travelling adds a comfort level that everyone around is protected. In addition, wearing masks in public areas and using the sanitation stations that were in place everywhere made everyone feel at ease.

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Our travel vendors are making it as safe as possible for us to travel. We do encourage safe travel and understand everyone has their own comfort levels, you can keep safe, you can protect those around you, and you can still have an amazing adventure. We are happy to share our experiences with you to help you make informed and healthy decisions.

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Can I wear my hearing aids when exercising or playing sports? Absolutely! If you’re playing a sport with others, being able to communicate with your team is essential to playing well. If you’re working out alone, perhaps out on a jog, who doesn’t love listening to music or that latest podcast? Todays best hearing devices can keep those sounds flowing via bluetooth all in a nice secure comfortable package.

Digital Anesthetic is a technology that controls flow rate and pressure of the anesthesia during the injection. This method is significantly more comfortable than the traditional dental syringe and employs a technique that makes the injection virtually painless. This type of freezing shortens treatment time for every patient and best of all, pain management for the patient is phenomenal. Some people don’t even realize that freezing is taking place. Dr. Raj Dhiman It’s nice to see children, who have never had dental 604-946-9588 anesthesia, leave their visit never having to experience the “anxiety” associated with “Syringe-Type” delivery methods. Many patients who work would never schedule a procedure in the middle of the day because of profound and lasting anesthesia. With Digital Anesthetic system, patients are now willing to come in at any time, knowing they will be able to communicate effectively at their job. This method of freezing greatly decreases anxiety associated with dental 130 – 4977 Trenant Street, Delta treatment and makes life easier for both the smile@ladnerdentist.com dental team and the patient.

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Hearing aids are robust enough to take on the challenge of your active lifestyle – as long as you take good care of them. Since 2016, most hearing aids feature an IP68 rating, which means they can withstand a tremendous amount of dust and water without being damaged. Just be sure to get into the habit of cleaning your hearing aids Hearing Instrument Practitioner after exercise and removing moisture with Phone: 604-943-0033 5682 12 Avenue, Tsawwassen a case that has a built-in dehumidifier. www.TsawwassenHearing.com

Thank you for this great question. Shingles is a viral infection in adults caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox in children (herpes zoster). Most people are carriers of the virus and we do not know why some people get the infection and some do not. The best protection against developing a shingles infection is vaccination against the virus. The vaccination is indicated for individuals 50 and older and is a 2-dose series given 2-6 months apart. The vaccine is usually well tolerated with minimal side effects and is compatible with the currently available COVID vaccines. It is available without prescription and is NOT covered by the BC PharmaCare program. Some private insurance companies may cover the vaccine with a prescription from your health care provider. Call us for more details. “Your personal pharmacist is with you every step of the way” is not just a slogan – it is THE reason Paul Gibbons, Pharmacist/Owner at the Medicine Shoppe in Tsawwassen, looks forward to helping you every day.

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A record year for Festival of Lights at Tsawwassen Springs Another hugely successful Festival of Lights at Tsawwassen Springs has pushed the total fundraising effort to nearly $100,000 for the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation in just three years. The annual event gets underway in late November and runs through the holiday season. Members of the local business community pay to sponsor a Christmas tree that they also decorate. This year’s Festival of Lights raised a record $39,155, that’s nearly $7,000 more than a year ago and brings the three-year total to $98,425. In the cheque presentation photo (from left to right) are Lawrence Green, DHCHF Board Member; Jill Presley, Marketing & Business Development Coordinator, Tsawwassen Springs; Shari Barr, Annual Giving Manager, DHCHF; and Lisa Hoglund, Executive Director, DHCHF.

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professionals During the monsoon rains we had this past week, I saw floods all over the place. Our Apartment building had some minor flooding in our underground parkade. Is there anything we can do to avoid this? Warren- North Delta

What is mortgage default insurance and when is it required??

I mentioned last week the importance of keeping your catch basins cleared and all of your drainage running smoothly. We have a Vac-Truck that we use for yearly maintenance work on our customers buildings to make sure all their catch-basins are clear. The other thing to think about is, Sump-Pumps. If you have an area that is below grade and lower than the city’s storm system, you will have a sump-pump. This will pump water back up to a height above the City lines so that it can then be fed through them by gravity. Anytime you have an underground parkade, you will have a sump system of some kind. People often neglect these pumps and think these areas stay dry by magic.

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When a Pump fails, it’s generally at the worst possible times. We attended emergencies non-stop last week and many of them were flooded parkades due to pump failures. There can be a lot of damage done to cars and property in a flooded parkade and it can happen very quickly. We even had a customer’s elevator shaft filling up with water. Have your Sump Pumps and system tested. Test the High-Water Alarms. Check the Electrical. Clear the grates that the Sump is in. Make this part of your annual maintenance and hopefully when you do need the back-up, it won’t let you down. If you need any help with your drainage systems, give us a call.

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Mortgage default insurance is required when a buyer has less than 20% of the purchase price for their down payment. The default insurance protects the lender in case a homeowner cannot make their Lisa Manwaring mortgage payments as agreed in the paperwork signed at closing. It’s important to note that this coverage will not protect the borrower or help them make mortgage payments. The purpose of mortgage default insurance is to lower the lender’s level of risk due to the smaller www.lisamanwaring.com down payment. lisa@southwestmortgage.ca

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I find it difficult to use the internet to look up prices of my coins and bills. Do you use books and I can purchase them off you?

Market volatility makes me nervous. What should I do to stop worrying? If you are nervous about your investments, you’re not alone. Here’s my advice: Filter out the media noise. Dramatic news makes good headlines, but in reality volatility is normal and healthy. Successful investing involves using the “ups” and “downs” to your advantage. Ensure your portfolio is well structured. Your financial advisor should customize an investment portfolio unique to Doug Smith your circumstances, carefully considering your specific BA I CIM® needs for wealth protection, tax efficient income and Financial Advisor comfort with risk. Benefit from a knowledgeable and experienced financial advisor. If you have doubts, consider getting a second opinion. Trust and confidence should be the foundation of your relationship with your advisor. Doug Smith is a Financial Advisor with Raymond James Ltd. The views of the author do not necessarily reflect those of Raymond James Ltd. This article is for doug.smith@raymondjames.ca information only. www.raymondjames.ca/dougsmith Raymond James Ltd., member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund. T: 604-654-6560

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Most of the people that use the internet do not see the multiple types and grades that exist for each coin or bill. An example is the 1986 $2.00 bill. I frequently get phone calls about seeing that bill for $20,000.00 dollars. That price is for a specific prefix and signature combination. Jim Richardson, Pennies are another frequent item we get phone owner about. Some pennies in from 2000 to 2012 came in multiple types. The years of 2003 and 2006 six different types of each, with only one type being expensive. The books we use and recommend are the 2022 Charlton Paper money catalogue which we sell at $39.95 and the 2022 Charlton Standard Western Coin & Stamp catalogue of Canadian coins. This book 6960 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC V6Y 2C5 will arrive in one week and retail www.westerncoinsandstamps.net for $29.99. westerncns@telus.net

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DELTA SPORTS

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Tunnel rivalry heats up

Ice Hawks edge Sockeyes as PJHL season hits stretch run MARK BOOTH

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There would be plenty of people happy on both sides of the Massey Tunnel if the Delta Ice Hawks and Richmond Sockeyes could extend their junior “B” hockey rivalry into April. That’s what happened four years ago when the Ice Hawks captured the Pacific Junior Hockey League championship and ultimately lost to the host Sockeyes in the gold medal game at the Cyclone Taylor Cup. In about three months, the roles would have to be reversed with Delta hosting the four-team provincial showcase tournament for the first time in franchise history, April 7-10. The teams, which are loaded with players from both cities, showed what they were capable of on Tuesday night with the Ice Hawks skating to a 4-3 victory. It gives them a 3-2 edge in the six-game season-long Tunnel Cup series that concludes Feb. 10 at Minoru Arenas. More importantly, the win widened the gap to seven points between the second and fourth place teams in the PJHL’s Tom Shaw Conference. The Hawks erased an early 1-0 deficit by dominating the final 15 minutes of the opening period and getting goals from Dalton MacGillivray, Kyle Robinson and Alex Lucchesi to open up a 3-1 lead. The Sockeyes came back in the second and appeared to have all of the momentum when a power play goal from Ryan Watson tied the game with 1:08 left in the frame as Delta ran into deep penalty trouble. Top two scorers Alec Scouras and MacGillivray were handed unsportsmanlike penalties for their displeasure with the officiating. It was an even a worse outcome for Carson Hemenway as the league’s top scoring d-man was given a 10-minute misconduct, then a game misconduct.

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South Delta’s Kaija Rutledge scored 27 points in her team’s 62-61 loss to Seaquam on Tuesday.

Seahawks edge Sun Devils in battle of top 10 teams MARK BOOTH

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Delta Ice Hawks’ Henry Smith fends off Richmond Sockeyes’ Gavin Bains during Tuesday’s Pacific Junior Hockey League game at the Ladner Leisure Centre. Delta won 4-3. Richmond began the third with a 50-second two-man advantage. However, the visitors couldn’t capitalize and MacGillivray came out of the box to set-up Carson Merriman for a shorthanded goal at the 1:14 mark that proved to be the game winner. “To be in that situation and find a way to get two points and not have them get a point is big,” said Ice Hawks GM and head coach Steve Robinson. “If we can roll and play four lines and three d-pairs against any team in the league I like our chances.”

Next month’s playoffs will be intriguing with at least six teams capable of winning it all. It’s a stark contrast to 2018 when the Ice Hawks and Sockeyes were widely-regarded as the top two teams in the league and proved it. This time, both will have their hands full trying to get out of the opening round with the first place North Vancouver Wolf Pack and third place White Rock Whalers enjoying strong seasons. In the other conference, Langley, Ridge Meadows and even the expansion Chilliwack Jets can’t be discounted.

Delta’s latest high school basketball rivalry was unveiled Tuesday and there should be at least one more intriguing chapter this season in the weeks ahead. The No. 10 Seaquam Seahawks got 20 points from Grade 11 guard Nyssa Sunner to hold off the No. 7 South Delta Sun Devils 62-61 in Tsawwassen in a showdown of B.C. 4A top 10 ranked teams. It was a match-up of contrasting styles with the Seahawks relying on their quickness and perimeter shooting while the Sun Devils leaned on their size advantage and scoring in the paint. Seaquam finished the night with eight 3-point-

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ers while the hosts didn’t have one. Still, it was a back-and-forth battle with neither team leading by more than eight points the entire night. They are currently the favourites to meet in next month’s South Fraser Zone playoff title game and solid bets to be taking their seasons to the Langley Events Centre in March as well. The future looks bright for both too with Seaquam having seven players on its roster in Grade 11 or less, while the Sun Devils were led by the 27-point performance of Grade 10 forward Kaija Rutledge. Senior Baani Rajput added 17 for the Seahawks while Shaunti Gill chipped in with 10. Mackenzie Campbell and Kira Denney each had seven for South Delta.

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UP TO 1,000,000 PEOPLE REACHED WEEKLY ON FACEBOOK! Fraser Elliott Personal Real Estate Corporation-RE/MAX added 28 new photos. A Tsawwassen WATERFRONT home like no other! Masterfully designed by architect Randy Shier, this "modern classic" was built to emphasize the unbeatable water views visible from nearly every room. 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, 3,823 Sq.Ft! Check out the 360 virtual tour! http://www.fraserelliott.com/862-Tsawwassen-Beach-Road-Tsaw… Listed @ $2,788,800

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100 YEARS

A28 The Delta Optimist January 20, 2022

Over A Quarter-Century Of Experience

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Aileen Noguer

With A Leader, A RE/MAX Titan.

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$1,235,000

$4,500,000

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$4,445,000

$389,900

STUNNING HOME WITH

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OCEAN VIEWS!

1752 55 STREET 4 BEDS / 2.5 BATHS / 2035 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $1,235,000

455 TSAWWASSEN BEACH ROAD 3 BEDS, 3 BATHS, 4283 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $4,500,000

SOLD

$799,000

AileenNoguer.com

PERFECT LOCATION IN WEST NEWTON! 204 12130 80 AVENUE SURREY 2 BED / 1 BATH / 846 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $389,900

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

TOP 1% OF VANCOUVER REALTORS® - 2021

$1,499,999

LOVELY BOUTIQUE TOWNHOME IN THE HEART OF RICHMOND! #9 - 8320 COOK ROAD RICHMOND 2 BED / 1.5 BATH / 1200 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $799,000

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®

$1,300,000

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

PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION

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

SOLD

CARA SCHNEIDER REALTOR®

CALL US AT (604) 946-8000 EMAIL US AT AILEEN@AILEENNOGUER.COM SEE MORE AT AILEENNOGUER.COM CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL AND BC GUIDE DOGS SUPPORTER

SOLD

RE/MAX PROGROUP REALTY 5360 12TH AVENUE, DELTA, BC, V4M 2B3 $1,550,000 STUNNING PROFESSIONALLY RENOVATED RANCHER! 5494 CANDLEWYCK WYND 3 BEDS / 2 BATHS / 1755 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $1,550,000

$1,589,999 FAMILY HOME BACKING ONTO GREENBELT IN HOLLY AREA! 6174 DAWN DRIVE 4 BEDS / 3 BATHS / 2391 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $1,589,999

100 YEARS

January 20, 2022 The Delta Optimist A29

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Pebble Hill: 366 55 Street,Tsawwassen $1,798.000

VIEW of mountain, city and ocean! Well maintained house with legal suite, on huge lot in duplex zone for potential investment opportunity!

SOLD!

5301 4a Ave, Tsawwassen

8511 Adera St, Vancouver

delta-optimist.com Invested in my clients, career and community. Get in touch today! Suttton Group - Seafair Realty 604 4-790-5859 • www.alisonsteen.com

NEW LISTING

205 1738 55A STREET

$1,150,000

3 BEDS | 4 BATHS | 2,012 SQ. FT. | BUILT 2015

SOLD

CRESCENT DRIVE

SOLD

54 4656 ORCA WAY

SOLD

5186 N. WHITWORTH CRESCENT

SOLD

206 1315 56 STREET

5443 PATON DRIVE

4401 44B AVENUE

SOLD

4934 12 AVENUE

SOLD

#117 1120 TSATSU SHORES DRIVE

SOLD

373 1440 GARDEN PLACE 25-13338 102A AVE, N. SURREY

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

100 YEARS

A30 The Delta Optimist January 20, 2022

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

Over 100 homes sold in 2021!

NEW LISTING: 303-1172 55 STREET NEW LISTING: 107-1702 56 STREET 512 TSAWWASSEN BEACH ROAD $3,998,000 $645,000 $649,000

You’ll love living in this conveniently located two bdrm with den, and 2 bath home. Fully renovated there is nothing left to do but move in! Just steps to shopping, transit, Winskill Recreation, and the beach!

Opportunity to live in Beach Grove with this affordable two-bedroom and 2.5 bath townhouse with a great family-friendly ﬂoor plan.

Gorgeous 4 bdrm waterfront home on Tsawwassen Beach offering direct beach front access and year round panoramic views of the ocean, gulf islands and sunsets galore.

6705 SEAVIEW ROAD $1,599,000

244 W MURPHY DRIVE $1,399,000

4873 13 AVENUE $2,799,000

Corner lot home with the best beach in the lower mainland at your door step! Location is everything and this home has it....tucked away off the beaten track in Boundary Bay.

Custom built and beautifully maintained one owner family home just minutes walk to Pebble Hill and Elementary School. This 4 bdrm is the perfect home for a growing family with a spacious functional ﬂoor plan.

This 4,762 square foot home has a 21,000 sf lot and sits on the bluff overlooking N. Shore Mtns and Tsawwassen Springs Golf course. Sprawling 5 bedroom family home with south and west exposed pool, a hot tub and sauna.

Trisha

• SUCCESSFULLY SELLING SOUTH DELTA REAL ESTATE • TOP 1% OF 2021 GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS®

100 YEARS

January 20, 2022 The Delta Optimist A31

THE CHANCEYS REAL ESTATE GROUP TOP RE/MAX Team in South h Dellta 2020 & 202 21 Based on RE/MAX Year End Statistics 2020 & 20 021

604-946-8899 info@thechanceyteam.com

thechanceys.com

BOB CHANCEY

LINDA C CHANCEY

BLAKE C CHANCEY

Personal Real Estate Corp.

SOLD

THINKING OF SELLING YOUR HOME?

SOLD

CALL WITH CONFIDENCE

SOLD

123 HOMES SOLD IN 2021

SOLD

WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING SOLD

It was a pleasure to work with such a hard working and engaging family. I would highly recommend them if you like face to face, personable, easy business. - JC

SOLD

Had a great experience purchasing my first home with this committed family team! Highly recommend to anyone looking to buy or sell their home. - WL

SOLD

Bob, Linda and Blake exemplify excellent customer service! Our family has trusted them with our real estate needs, and they are available at the blink of an eye whenever we need our questions answered! Thanks Blake, Bob and Linda for the great service over the years!!! - VS

SOLD

CALL US TO DISCUSS YOUR REAL ESTATE GOALS 604-946-8899

SOLD

100 YEARS

A32 The Delta Optimist January 20, 2022

ROBIN REIMER PREC*

#1 SOUTH DELTA* 604-868-2844 CALL FOR ALL YOUR REALESTATE NEEDS!!!

42 YEARS IN BUSINESS STILL LOVE WHAT I DO!!! "My friends call me Ruby"

JUST LISTED

$2,490,000

5304 SPETIFORE CRESCENT, TSAWWASSEN

Beautiful 5 bedroom, 4 full bathroom home in upper Tsawwassen. This great family home is approx. 2900 sq.ft. with excellent ﬂoor plan and ﬁnished with high end details throughout. Located in an area of newer homes close to schools, parks, transportation with a beautiful southern exposed back yard. Call for more information and your exclusive showing.

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844

I will be giving $2,000 to your Child or Grandchild's Education Fund and $1,000 in a Scholarship Fund that will be drawn on December 15, 2022. For every new listing that sells in 2022.

Children need help to be their best!!!

CALL FOR DETAILS 604-868-2844 *BASED ON # OF YEARS QUALIFYING FOR MEDALLION CLUB IN GREATER VANCOUVER REAL ESTATE BOARD group

1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 & 2021

Seafair Realty - 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen

robinreimer@telus.net

www.robinreimer.com

100 YEARS

January 20, 2022 The Delta Optimist A33

ROBIN REIMER PREC*

#1 SOUTH DELTA* 604-868-2844 CALL FOR ALL YOUR REALESTATE NEEDS!!! JUST LISTED

42 YEARS IN BUSINESS STILL LOVE WHAT I DO!!!

"My friends call me Ruby"

5298 4TH AVENUE TSAWWASSEN

$2,349,000

Beautiful custom built home on a totally private sunny southern exposed yard. Home features 4510 sq.ft., master on main, 5 bdrms, den, games room, 4 bathrooms and oversized 3 car garage. Home has excellent ﬂoor plan that opens to a spectacular sunny yard with beautiful pool making it a resort at home. Home has never been on the market before and won't last long!!! Call ROBIN 604-868-2844 JUST LISTED

GORGEOUS 5000 SQ.FT. HOME WITH FABULOUS VIEWS

Featuring 6 bdrms, 6 bathrms, excellent 2 bdrm suite and spectacular rooftop deck. This rare ﬁnd is located on a quiet street with many ﬁnes homes in Upper Tsawwassen. Home is just totally updated with ouststanding views on a 10,750 sq.ft. western exposed lot. This kind of home does not come to market often, don't miss this one. Call for more information. Call ROBIN 604-868-2844 $2,288,000

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

259 54A STREET, TSAW ABSOLUTELY THE BEST BUY

JUST LISTED

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

NEW HOME IN BEACH GROVE

$2,699,000

215 54A STREET TSAWWASSEN

$1,499,000

111 GRAHAM DRIVE BEST SUNSET VIEWS & LOCATION

- 3,100 Square feet - 5 bedrooms - 5 bathrooms New home in fabulous location in Upper Custom Designed Home with simply the Best Tsawwassen. Great ﬂoor plan, sunny Views in Tsawwassen. This Totally Private 2 - Beautiful 7707 square foot lot & Den home has an Outstanding western exposure, close to parks and Bedroom - One bedroom suite Open Floor Plan to take full advantage of all the schools. Just starting construction so time to spectacular Ocean Sunset Views. There will - High end ﬁnishing customize. Call for plans and information. NEVER be another home like this in Tsawwassen. Call for more information Call for Floor Plans and more Info. Call ROBIN 604-868-2844 Robin Reimer 604-868-2844 Robin Reimer 604-868-2844 *BASED ON # OF YEARS QUALIFYING FOR MEDALLION CLUB IN GREATER VANCOUVER REAL ESTATE BOARD

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. Robin 604-868-2844 group

Seafair Realty - 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen

robinreimer@telus.net

www.robinreimer.com

100 YEARS

A34 The Delta Optimist January 20, 2022

TAMMY MATSON

THOR MATSON

Personal Real Estate Corporation

Licensed Realtor

thor@matsonrealestate.ca www.matsonrealestate.ca

sold@tammymatson.com www.tammymatson.com

778-938-5599

778-994-8314

A BIG Thank You to our 2021 clients!! SOLD 4860 13 Ave, Tsaw

SOLD 7-263 Parkside St, Tsaw

SOLD

SOLD 29-7348 192A St, Surrey

SOLD

46 67 St, Tsaw

856 55A St, Tsaw

28-5377 8A Ave, Tsaw

4957 4 Ave, Tsaw

5112 44 Ave, Ladner

SOLD

266-1440 Garden Pl, Tsaw 342 Rosehill Wynd, Tsaw 377-1440 Garden Pl, Tsaw 215-440 E. 5th Ave, Vanc

SOLD 305-6363 121 St, Surrey

SOLD

SOLD 401-5550 14B Ave, Tsaw

210-15300 17 Ave, S. Surrey 222-3133 Riverwalk Ave, Vanc

SOLD

1721 Enderby Ave, Tsaw

4970 1 Ave, Tsaw

5983 49 Ave, Ladner

4904 Dogwood, Tsaw

22877 Gilbert, Maple Ridge

4684 51 St, Ladner

SOLD

19751 40A Ave, Langley

SOLD

6582 Holly Park, Ladner

SOLD

SOLD SOLD

SOLD

5314 2 Ave, Tsaw

SOLD

SOLD 1345 53A St, Tsaw

SOLD

SOLD 107-1704 56 St, Tsaw

SOLD 5067 Erin Way, Tsaw

SOLD

5-4716 Orca Way, Tsaw 4-4716 Orca Way, Tsaw 52-4716 Orca Way, Tsaw 44-4716 Orca Way, Tsaw

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

100 YEARS

January 20, 2022 The Delta Optimist A35

PAUL KHARA REAL ESTATE GROUP

Paul Khara

Calvin Khara

www.paulkhara.com

604.816.4568

paulkhara@gmail.com

ckhara94@gmail.com

Sutton Group - Seafair Realty

16,835 SQ.FT. LOT

COMING SOON

5382 CRESCENT DRIVE

• 5 BEDROOMS, 5 BATHROOMS • 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

• PENTHOUSE CORNER UNIT • 2 BED 2 BATH • 2 PARKING • OVER 1,000 SQ.FT

4415 63A STREET

D L SO

5067 MASSEY DRIVE

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

1107 80 AVENUE

D L SO

205-8740 NO. 1 ROAD

212 121 STREET

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

NEW LISTING

$1,389,900

$1,849,900

5054 45 Avenue

This absolutely stunning family home exudes cra"smanship and elegance from the moment you walk in. The open-concept design features engineered hardwood floors, extensive crown moulding, millwork and designer light fixtures plus a gorgeous kitchen with maple shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, large island and Jenn-Air SS appliances. Upstairs you will find 3 spacious bedrooms including the primary bedroom that features a walk-in closet and spa-like ensuite with seamless glass rain shower, his/her sinks & separate soaker tub! The bonus lo" is a perfect space for the kids to play all day or could be a 4th bedroom. You are centrally located within walking distance for both levels of school, Historic Ladner Village, transit, parks, shopping, restaurants and so much more!

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.

3-4748 54A Street

10-2345 Cranley Drive

109-4889 53 Street

201-5099 Springs Blvd

606-9320 Parksville Dr

1305 Duncan Drive

4852 59A Street

4897 47A Avenue

3-16228 16 Avenue

56-16511 Watson Drive

116-8142 120A Street

213-15300 17 Avenue

705-5639 Hampton Pl

4736 45A Street

4855 Ellis Lane

5013 59 Street

100 YEARS

A36 The Delta Optimist January 20, 2022

(604) 809 2855 yingling gtom@gmail.com

This is Home Proudly y Calling Tsawwassen & Ladner home for ove over 40 years! D LISTE T S JU

$1,799,000

4974 54 Street

Looking for a beau�ful Victorian-style country home in one of the best neighbourhoods in Ladner? Look no further. Sit on one of two covered verandas, front and rear of the house, and watch the kids play in the huge private backyard. All four bedrooms upstairs, including a vaulted ceiling master bedroom, make this the perfect family home. Updated kitchen, double french doors into the large family room, and a formal dining room all add character and charm to this stunning home. Victorian-styled homes like this rarely come up for sale. Call for your private showing today.

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

WANTED 604-809-2855

Rancher in Ladner www.tomyingling.com

Kat JOHNSON

seaffair reallty

5000 Bridge Street, Ladner

778.773.9563 kjohnson@sutton.com

604.943.3110

POSSIBLE LAND ASSEMBLY ZONED MULTI FAMILY

5 Bed 4 Bath two storey updated character home in central ladner...

530 Ewen Avenue New Westminster • $1,199,000 ER LOT CORN

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

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

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

• 3 bed/2 bath, contains suite • 2 car covered parking • House - 1500 sq.ft. on 4200 sq.ft. lot

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

2E2 8191 River Road Richmond • $599,000

4559 W River Road Ladner • $800,000

WATERFRONT!

• Fantastic views and lots of wildlife to enjoy • Waterfront with room for boat and potential to build garage on shore (with city approvals)

Waterfront Ladner

SOLD by KAT NEW BUILD

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

100 YEARS

January 20, 2022 The Delta Optimist A37

Jennifer McIver 778-788-5078

Leanne Lionello 604-209-5294

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

SOUTH DELTA REAL ESTATE UPDATE: DECEMBER 2021 YEAR END REVIEW OF REBGV STATS METRO VANCOUVER

DETACHED: TOWNHOMES: APARTMENTS:

LADNER

TSAWWASSEN

DEC 2021 ANNUAL PRICE % CHANGE

$1,910,200 | + 22% $1,004,900 | + 22% $761,800 | + 12.8%

$1,393,400 | + 30.2% $826,100 | + 26% $582,000 | + 12.9%

$1,525,300 | + 28.2% $902,300 | + 20.8% $644,400 | + 12.1%

Are you considering a move this year? Wondering how your recent BC Property Assessment relates to actual market value? If so, please give us a call! We would be happy to discuss how these numbers may affect your real estate plans & goals, answer your questions & discuss market forecasts for 2022! SOLD

SOLD

Ste. 312-5099 Springs Blvd Ste. 504-5055 Springs Blvd Ste. 307-1175 55th Street 1578 Farrell Crescent

5077 1A Avenue

SOLD

4969 Stevens Drive

28-B Georgia Wynd

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

Vicky Hamilton

Barry Chreptyk 604.946.1255

BarryChreptyk.com

Personal Real Estate Corporation

cell 778-839-8947 !�ce 604-946-1255 vicky@homeswithvicky.com www.homeswithvicky.com Seafair Realtty

SERVING ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS SINCE 1984

“LADNER”

SOLD

141-12233 92 Avenue

SOLD

5680 46A Avenue

Adlington Court! Spacious 1 bedroom corner suite! Lots of windows including one in the kitchen. This one is as big as many 2 bedrooms. Gas ﬁreplace, laminate ﬂoors, secured parking, storage locker and more.Master bedroom can easily handle a king size bed.There are also his & hers closets & a built in vanity desk too! The huge bathroom also acts as a semi-ensuite. There is a guest suite, no age restriction & 2 pets allowed. Close to Ladner Village, shops, bus loop & all amenities. Put this on your must see list!

JUST LISTED @ $459,000

Sutton Group Seafair Realty #100-5000 Bridge Street, Ladner, BC V4K 2K4 604.946.1255 ! BarryChreptyk.com ! barryrc@uniserve.com An independent Member Broker

Seafair Realty

Central Ladner

4533 46B Street

SOLD

6742 Ladner Trunk Rd

5013 Mariner Place

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

SOLD

4612 60B Street

SOLD

203-4758 53 Street

SOLD

5384 Maple Crescent MEDALLION CLUB MEMBER 2018, 2019 & 2020

100 YEARS

A38 The Delta Optimist January 20, 2022

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

Personal Real Estate Corpora�on

Realtor

President’s Club - 2020 Top 1% - REBGV

SOLD

$1,958,000 #315-1740 Southmere Cres, Surrey $395,000 4622 54A Street, Ladner Welcome to Capstan Way: Spinnaker II! Well kept 2 bedroom, 1 bathroomtop ﬂoor

1225 Paciﬁc Drive, Tsaw

SCENICALLY SUPREME! Sweeping views of the water, mountains, sparkling lights of the city & cap�va�ng sunsets! High on the hill in popular ‘Stahaken’ this impressive execu�ve home is completely renovated and has master on the main. Bright, open plan with plenty of storage. FABULOUS FIND!

condo! Great layout with open living and dining areas, large master bedroom, new walk-in shower in bathroom, large covered west exposed deck overlooking the park-like grounds below. Large shared laundry room, one parking stall, and storage locker conveniently located on the same ﬂoor. Well maintained and run complex; newer roof and elevator, plus new carpets and paint in common areas. Heat and hot water included in strata fee, 55+ age restricted building, limited rentals, 1 cat

14478 Blackburn Cres, S. Surrey $2,788,000 4812 45 Avenue, Ladner

#203-4815 48 Ave, Ladner

SOLD 4550 44B Ave, Ladner

SOLD

$1,399,000

What an opportunity! Spacious 4 bedroom 2 level in desirable West Ladner loca�on. Situated on a private 9908 SF square and level lot. Loads of poten�al with this home! Opportunity for extended family or hold and build your dream custom home. Loads of parking including drive through garage and detached double garage. Conveniently located close to town center and parks.

SOLD

$1,149,000 5575 45th Avenue, Ladner

SOLD

A106-4811 53 St, Ladner 491 Centennial Pkwy, Tsaw

SOLD #105-1166 54 Street

$1,099,000

SOLD #208-4768 53rd St, Ladner

64 Tsawwassen Beach Road • $3,225,000

EXCLUSIVE WATER FRONT PROPERTY with 180 degree SOUTH WEST OCEAN BLUFF VIEWS. This alluring Architectural designed home was featured in modern day castles. Built by a Structural Engineer using steel beams throughout for added strength. 4 large private decks including a full outdoor kitchen with built in BBQ. All bedrooms have exquisite Ocean views including the private executive oﬃce with deck. This fascinating home has over 4,432 of living space and features newly installed torchon roof on main house and asphalt on gazebo, new 60gal H/W tank, updated reverse osmosis drinking water, FULLY MONITORED Home. This luxury villa is perched on the Ocean bluﬀ with breath taking views over 17,772 sqft lot with access to Ocean front by way of staircase. 68 foot frontage.

5884 Whitcomb Place $1,390,000

ALLEN SCHWABE 604-644-5664

1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen seafair.com

604-943-3110

4684 Wesley Drive $1,499,000

1406 Beach Grove Rd $2,489,000

5342 9th Avenue $1,674,000

5346 9th Avenue $1,608,000

100 YEARS

January 20, 2022 The Delta Optimist A39

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 LISTING

Progroup Realty

$1,138,000

Eugene Knoedler 604.219.3177 Eugene@eugenek.ca

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

405N 1100 56 Street Royal Oaks

Rarely available! Stunning “Rancher in the Sky” 1712 sq ft Penthouse in sought after Royal Oaks. One of the nicest and largest units in the complex. Centrally located only steps to shops and town center, Winskill Aquatic Center, Golf course and restaurants. Spacious and bright 3 bedroom/2 bath with large 13’x19 ft West facing patio. Open plan living with loads of natural light throughout. Large dining and living room, separate kitchen, family room and eating area. Gorgeous Master bedroom and en-suite all tastefully updated with new Hardwood ﬂoors, bathrooms, California blinds, paint, H/W tank and more. 2 Secured underground parking spots, guest suite, storage and more.

GREAT VIEWS

$2,299,000

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.

ON THE GOLF COURSE

$898,000

1180 Fairway Views

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TURNER, Frances Lynn August 23, 1945 - January 6, 2022 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our Mom and Nona, Frances Lynn Turner, from cancer. Mom passed away peacefully with her family by her side. She is predeceased by the love of her life Harold, and grandson Jake. She is survived by her and Harold’s combined children Jennifer (Jim), Stacey (Kevin), Ross (Billie), Lana (Peter) and Patty, her grandchildren Emma, Trevor, Ryan, Keegan, Elizabeth and Alex, and her brother Harold (Penny). Mom grew up in Vancouver and spent her summers at the family’s cottages in IOCO and Centennial Beach. She was a member of the Girl Guides for over 30 years where she met her lifelong friends Bev and Wendy. Mom bought her first home in Steveston in 1977 where she raised her three children as a single mother. Although times were tough, mom made sure we attended guide and scout camps, sports and social events. She was working at Canadian Fish in the accounting department when she met Harold in 1980, and they were inseparable until his passing in 2018. They traveled extensively, their favourite places being the Gold Coast in Australia and Kona, Hawaii. Mom became an avid golfer, and enjoyed traveling with her girlfriends on their golfing getaways. She finally got her Hole in One on June 28, 2018 at Beach Grove Golf Club. She also renewed her love of bowling, and even played the week before she got sick. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren. She made every effort to attend as many sports games, dance recitals and school concerts that she could, including going to Manitoba and riding in the back of a U-Haul truck with other parents and bags of hockey gear. Mom was also never without a pet for very long. During COVID, she adopted two kittens who brought much needed joy and comfort to her.

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We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the medical staff at Delta Hospital for the kindness with which they treated mom, and we specifically thank Nurses Kiwi, Ralph, Angela, Simon and Sabita who made mom’s last day so peaceful for her and the family. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the family will be having a private service. We ask that you raise a glass of wine to mom and enjoy a plate of cheese and crackers - her favourite indulgences. Online condolences can be made at deltafuneral.ca Delta Funeral Home 604.946.6040

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MILLS, Beryl Harlsey Beryl Harlsey Mills of Delta, B.C., died peacefully on November 29, 2021. She is survived by her four children; Sally, Francis, Richard and David Mills. Born April 14, 1924, in Beverley Yorkshire, England. She was the only child of Leonard and Muriel Smith (Hewitt). Her parents owned and operated a Men’s clothing business in Beverley. Her father died suddenly in 1930 when she was 6 years old. As a single parent with a young child, her mother relocated to Hull to be closer to family. Beryl attended an all-girls school in Hull which was then moved outside of the City during the war to escape the bombing. When she completed school, she was assigned a position at the Air Ministry in Harrogate, Yorkshire which had been relocated from London in 1942. She remained there until the end of the war. After the war she returned to Beverley with her mother. She was very active in the local community. Beryl joined the Beverley Theatre Group where she performed in many plays and she also belonged to the Royal Horticultural Society as she had a lifelong love of gardening. Beryl acquired a position in the Yorkshire Bank as a clerk where she stayed until her marriage in 1957 to John Weston Mills, a teacher at the Agricultural College in Bishop Burton, a village close to Beverley. They immigrated to Vancouver, B.C in 1966 with their four children. Beryl and John were married for 40 years until his death in 1997. During that time, the family lived in Tsawwassen, Dawson Creek, Kelowna and Delta. Beryl returned to Tsawwassen in 2010 to be with longtime friends and community. She maintained her close connection to the Colebrook Community Club members and St. David’s Anglican Church in Tsawwassen. Throughout Beryl’s life, her philosophy was to connect to local community, be charitable and kind. She had all the virtues of honesty and integrity. She was truly interested in people. You were met with someone who was down to earth and easy to talk to. Beryl was known for her elegance and maintaining strong connections with friends and family, near and far. We will miss her sense of humour and wit, which was always remembered as part of the conversation, often over a cup of tea. A Celebration of Life will be held January 29 at 2:00pm at St. David’s Anglican Church in Tsawwassen, 1115 51A Street, Delta B.C. V4M 2Y2. (604) 943-4737 Online condolences can be made at deltafuneral.ca Delta Funeral Home 604.946.6040

LAING, John Stanley January 31, 1949 - January 9, 2022 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our much-loved husband, dad and grampa after his brief but courageous battle with cancer this past fall/winter. You don’t often meet a man like John. He lived with a rare integrity, and an oldfashioned enjoyment of the simple pleasures in life and the people around him. As we grieve his passing, we are aware of the extraordinary gift that it was to know him and be loved by him and it fills our hearts with a mix of sorrow, joy, and gratitude. John was raised in Richmond, BC, living on a farm on Bridgeport Road with his parents, Arthur and Barbara Laing. He had many amusing stories of his childhood with his brother and sisters and enjoyed time together in their adult years when they skied, ran, vacationed, and talked on the phone: Joan (Bill) Brown, Jean (Gord) Moritz, Doug (Karen) Laing, and Barb (Mike) Trotter. John married his life-long partner, Laurie, in 1971. They shared a deep and committed love for one another, holding hands all their lives and until his last breath. They loved traveling in their motorhome, being active outdoors, gardening, and spending time with family. John loved and was so proud of his sons, Mike and Rob. He was also delighted to have daughters by marriage: Tara (Mike) and Angela (Rob). John’s grandchildren, Gavin, Avery, Joshua, Carson, and Hayley, brought him great joy these past 16 years. He was very involved in their lives, taking them on hikes and camping trips, and watching their sport, music, and school activities. John worked for 25 years as a structural draftsperson at Kilborn Engineering and SNC Lavalin, and also as a Construction Manager at Bell Mobility. Retirement did not suit John. He needed to be active so his passion for construction and home repairs led to him starting his own business, doing small jobs for clients in Tsawwassen where he built his own home and lived for the past 23 years. He especially enjoyed the new relationships that were developed as a result. John was a fit, hard-working, and kind man who valued and cared well for his family and friends. We are forever grateful for his presence in our lives and want to thank all those who have shared their memories of him with us. They have been a comfort in this time. Thank you for making John’s life, and ours, richer through the friendship you shared with him. We will be remembering John with a small family gathering. “Love is like the wind. You can’t see it, but you can feel it.”

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Love’s greatest gift is remembrance RIDLEY, Teresa Louise June 15, 1925 - January 1, 2022 ASKIN, Robert “Gordon”

December 29, 1923 - January 15, 2022 Surrounded by his family, Gordon Askin passed away very peacefully on January 15, 2022, at the age of 98. Born in Arcola, Saskatchewan, Gordon joined the Royal Canadian Air Force at a young age and served in the second world war as an aircraft mechanic. After leaving the RCAF, Gordon moved to Vancouver where he met his wife, Irene, and continued to pursue his love for aviation with a career in the helicopter industry. Outside of his work, Gordon enjoyed many years as a member of the Masonic Lodge, Tsawwassen Shrine Club, and the Quarter Century in Aviation Club. In retirement, Gordon enjoyed travelling with Irene, and spending time with his family.

Gordon is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Irene, his son Rob (Cheryl), his daughter Linda (Ron), and his daughter Marlene (Ben), and two granddaughters, Kayla and Mackenzie. A service will not be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Teresa Ridley on January 1, 2022. Teresa was predeceased by her husband Fred Ridley on February 14, 2014 and is survived by her brother Bernard (Harriott); sister Margaret (Harriott) and her eight children; Paul, Nikki (Wiebe), Chris, Carey, Mark, Kevin, Katherine, and Trish (Wagner). Her legacy also included 17 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, all of whom were her pride and joy.

Bryan was a man of few words, which served him well, creating an aura of mystery about him as he quietly observed life from his favourite kitchen chair. He loved his family, crossword puzzles, and every stray his kids brought home...animal and human alike. Bryan passed suddenly but painlessly on New Year’s Day. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jacqui; his children Dave (Stephanie), Jill (Brian), and Laura; and his grandkids Ronin, Ali, Emily, Aaden, and Sophia. It is fitting that he followed so closely behind Betty White, as he looked so much like Lou Grant. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Delta Hospital.

Teresa, (or G-Ma as her grandkids liked to call her) spent the last few years, with her eldest granddaughter, entertaining fans on Instagram with her quick wit and fabulous style. Teresa met her husband Fred Ridley on a dance floor in Newcastle where they fell in love, married, and continued to dance their way through life. They immigrated to Vancouver in 1951 from Whitley Bay, England where they began raising their growing family. The Ridley’s moved to Richmond in 1967 where they lived for 25 years before finally settling in South Surrey. Teresa understood the value of family and devoted her life to her children, extended family, and wonderful friends. There was always an extra seat at the table for anyone in need of a Sunday dinner. She had a quiet disposition and was a devout Catholic which helped her live a full and beautiful life. She will be deeply missed, and we feel at peace knowing she is now dancing again, with her husband and soulmate Fred. There will be a service at the Good Shepard Church in White Rock on February 14th, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. (2250-150th St., Surrey). All are welcome! (Plenty of room to keep covid restrictions). This service will also be live streamed for those who are unable to attend. A celebration of life will be announced later in the spring.

CREES, Esther Margaret March 10, 1931 − December 28, 2021 Esther Margaret Crees (nee Erickson) passed away peacefully on December 28 at the age of 90. Esther was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Denovan (Denny) Crees, and by her brother Perry Long. Esther’s life and memory are celebrated by her three daughters, Christina (Bill) Moulds, Elisa Crees, and Lorill Crees, as well as her grandchildren Emma, Sarah, and Mary Moulds, and Zachary Crees Tasker. Esther lived most of her life in Ladner, meeting her husband Denny at Delta High School. Her early years of marriage involved supporting Denny in his pursuit of motorsports, building their home and running Delta Taxi together. She wanted nothing more than her own family and devoted herself to motherhood upon the arrival of her children. Esther was closely involved with Ladner United Church, in worship, in song, and in service. She enjoyed creating striking floral arrangements for the weekly services, lending her beautiful alto voice to the choir and assisting with countless church events and conferences. A quiet and steady presence, Esther expressed herself through creativity in many mediums including sketching and painting, gardening, music, and sewing clothes, costumes, and countless stuffed animals for her family and others. Together with Denny, she worked tirelessly over many years, building the family’s treasured lakeside cabin. She spent many summers enjoying the beauty of the Cariboo with her family, especially while paddling in her canoe, singing around a campfire or watching a spectacular sunset. Her love of the natural world and animals was reflected in the many rescue and welfare charities she supported. Esther’s family is grateful for the compassionate and caring support she received from the dedicated staff at KinVillage during her final years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of BC (www.alzheimer.ca/bc). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of BC (www.alzheimer.ca/bc).

GARDINER, Bryan S. February 23, 1942 − January 1, 2022

SOROKA, Margaret Leona (nee Mitchell) Margaret Leona Soroka (nee Mitchell) of Tsawwassen, British Columbia passed away on January 1, 2022 at the age of 93 with her loving family by her side. Leona was born in Montreal, QC on November 24, 1928 to William Gerald (Leo) Mitchell and Mary Dear. Leona’s younger years were lived in the Montreal lakeshore community of Valois - Pointe Claire, QC with her brother Gerald, sisters Benny and Carol. In 1954, Leona met and married Alex, her husband of 62 years, in Montreal. They started their married life together in Winnipeg, MB with great memories of Rita Street before relocating to Beaconsfield, QC. There, they enjoyed many years raising their family and being involved in their community and church before their final move to Tsawwassen, BC. Leona had a life long love of music and sang soprano in many choirs throughout the years, with memorable times at St. Edmund of Canterbury in Beaconsfield, St. Patrick’s Basilica in Montreal and later at Sacred Heart in Ladner. In her younger years she loved to travel having a fondness for Barbados, skiing in the Laurentians of Quebec and war canoe paddling on the St. Lawrence River. She often joked about being a Tom boy. Leona was also an excellent seamstress. Her devotion to family was a major theme throughout her life. Leona was never too busy to assist her elderly parents or care for her sister Carol born with Down Syndrome, to whom she had a lifelong dedication. Even though Leona had a busy schedule, she always made time to enjoy her love of bridge, church activities and being the perfect hostess for their many friends. Her love and devotion for family was always evident on Sundays when she would gather her family for dinner to ensure that everyone would be all together and enjoy a delicious roast beef dinner with all the trimmings. Even though having many children she always made time to listen, support and encourage them. Leona’s love and undeniable strength will always be her children’s guide.

SPELLER, Margaret (née Adams) January 15, 1923 - December 27, 2021

Leona is pre-deceased by her husband Alex, of 62 years, her parents Leo and Mary, her brother Gerald and sister Carol.

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Margaret Speller. She was predeceased by her husband Harry in 1983.

Leona is survived by her six children, Colleen (Zach Cattiny), Alexis, Cecilia (Roy Semlacher), Alex, Alison, Anne-Marie (Richard Callow), her 7 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Leona is also survived by her sister Mary (Benny) Icely and many nieces and nephews. Leona will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.

Margaret was born in England and came to Canada in 1944 as a war bride. She and Harry, settled in Montreal and later in St. Bruno where they raised their family. They spent their later years in Ladner and Tsawwassen BC.

The family is planning a Funeral Mass for February 25, 2022, 11:00 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 3900 Arthur Drive, Ladner (Delta), BC. V4K 3N5 In remembering Leona and that which was dear to her heart, we welcome you to make a donation in her memory to:

Margaret was known for her strength, joy for life, travelling, her engaging smile and playing scrabble with friends. Margaret is survived by her children; Terry (John), Bill (Linda), Bob (Joseé); 5 grandchildren; David (Jennifer), Michael (Breanne), Stephanie (Michael), Jennifer and Diana and 11 great grandchildren; Reid, Cole, Matthew, Victoria, Lucas, Ella, Nash, William, Amelia, Abigail and Hunter. A private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Alzheimer Society of BC would be appreciated. (info@alzheimerbc.org)

Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society - www.LMDSS.com #481 - 13320 78th Avenue, Surrey, BC V3W 0H6 The Sacred Heart Catholic Church www.sacredheartparish.ca Leona is dancing again with her beloved Alex.

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KIRKLAND, William “Garry” December 21, 2021 With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dad William Garry Kirkland at the age of 88.

BUTCHER, Ann Elizabeth (nee Brooks) February 11, 1939 - January 6, 2022 Ann Elizabeth Butcher passed away peacefully on January 6, 2022 at the age of 82 with her husband Arthur by her side. She is survived by her husband Arthur and her sons Steve (Kim), Ian (Kayla), granddaughters Mieguen and Skylar and many close friends. A memorial service will be held at Delta Funeral Home 5329 Ladner Trunk Rd, Delta at 11:00 am on January 29, 2022. The family wishes to thank the nurses, caregivers and staff at Deltaview “Cascade” for their exceptional care . In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of BC, www.Alzheimer’s.ca/bc

Predeceased by his wife of 46 years Margaret Kirkland and step son Roderick Garry is survived by son Glenn Bradley step children Beryle Kaye, Judy Pang, Burnett (Jim), grandchild Sara, step grand Kerry, Shane, Curtis Rogers and their Marcie Rogers.

Frances Rogers; Kirkland, Shelley children mother

Born in Vancouver and raised in the Kirkland house in Ladner, Garry had a successful career in the flooring business. Always known as a snappy dresser, he was an outgoing, fun loving man who loved people and socializing. He was an active member of the Kiwanis Club. In his later years he was legally blind, yet he continued playing golf and snooker, traveling and did volunteer work. Garry served for many years on the strata council of Chelsea Gardens, where he lived, overseeing townhouse repairs. It was in this capacity and smell of short bread cookies that he met his later love Shirley. They were loving companions for 8 years. Donations can be made in memory of Garry, to the CNIB or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. No service will held by request. Online condolences can be made at deltafuneral.ca Delta Funeral Home 604.946.6040

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Marilyn passed away peacefully in the early morning light and snow of December 31st, 2021 at the age of 87. Marilyn was born in Woodstock, New Brunswick on April 20th, 1934, the second child of Ruby and William Graham and the beloved younger sister of Marian (George Rogers). Marilyn recounted a happy childhood of athletics, outdoor pursuits, friends and family. Marilyn eventually trained as a court stenographer and in 1955 she met her future husband, Joseph Richard Wickie (1934 - 2017), through her work. In 1960 they were married and proceeded to travel the world, living in Hamilton, Germany, Greece, Pakistan, India, Portugal, Ottawa and eventually settling in the Lower Mainland in 1980. Marilyn then worked for many years in the retail industry where she took great pleasure in the social relationships she formed there, and the animals she and Joe had over the years. Despite some health challenges, Marilyn lived life as she wanted and towards the end of her life she longed to be reunited with the family she so missed, including her nephews Dave and Richard and her sister-in-law Anna. Marilyn leaves behind her daughter Johanna and Johanna’s husband Shaun and her grandson Graeme. She also leaves her great-niece Kim and her children Jenna, Jackson and Kyra and her great-nephew Mark (Twyla) and their children Justin, Jordan and Sydney. She also leaves her cousin Donald who she played with in the wintery snow of New Brunswick as a child.

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LOWNDES, Dorothea Silva May 3, 1937 − January 11, 2021 Peacefully and surrounded by her loving sons, Dorothea passed away on January 11 at the age of 84. She will be lovingly remembered by her sons Colin and Michael; their wives Donna and Mary; her brothers Carlos and Ubirajara; sister Martha; grandchildren Colin, Angela, Michelle, Julia, Michael and Elizabeth; great−daughter−in−law Vincenza; great−son−in−law Daniel; and great−grandchildren Mia, Ethan, Olivia, and Lily. She was predeceased by Colin, her loving husband of 49 years and Peter, her youngest son. Mom was born in Jundiai in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil. She met our dad in a small interior city of Itu, and together they eloped to England in the late 50s. She travelled extensively and lived in Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, England, and Nigeria. She was a spirited woman with immense courage and a fierce protector of our family. She was a loyal friend, a loving matriarch, and along with our father, the best parents anyone could ever have. Mom’s first language was Portuguese, but she spoke English so well that she was often mistaken for being the English one in the family. She also learned to speak Spanish and developed amazing cooking skills both in Brazilian and English cuisines. In Vancouver, she worked in the housekeeping industry for many years and was a well−respected Director at Dogwood Lodge and Three Links Care Centre. She also participated quite regularly with the Brazilian consulate and was well known for helping to welcome new Canadian Brazilians to Canada. She loved life and was deeply saddened with the loss of her son Peter who passed at an early age, and later her husband Colin; her heart was forever broken and could not be fully mended. A private ceremony will be held by her sons, but a celebration of her life is planned for later this year. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Dorothea’s name to the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation at www.dhchfoundation.ca. The family wishes to send a very special thanks to all the staff at Kin Village for their wonderful care and compassion. They became her extended family during the last few years and provided her with much love and attention.

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