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The Residential Tenancy Branch is investigating what’s been described as a case of a possible renoviction at a Ladner apartment building which could leave many low-income renters scrambling to find somewhere else affordable to live. Ethel Keast, a senior living at an apartment complex at 4552 Evergreen Lane, as well as others in her building, received notices over a month ago from the building’s new ownership that say they must vacate by the end of July and find somewhere else to live. That’s because the building is about to undergo renovations, according to the notice. The Optimist obtained an “Agreement to Vacate and Mutual Release” form that was handed out to the tenants by the new landlord, 4552 Evergreen Investments Ltd., offering compensation to help cover moving and relocating costs. If they signed the release, the tenants would be barred from pursuing any further action including any application made to the Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) and Human Rights Tribunal, according to the form. Refusing to sign, Keast would rather stay. She is left to wonder where she can go on her fixed income. Saying the rent in her building will increase by the hundreds once those renovictions are done, Keast said it’s hard enough finding places to rent in South Delta, let alone something at a rate affordable for a senior on a tight, fixed income. “There’s the stress of not knowing. I’d
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The City of Delta is looking into what is happening at the Ladner apartment complex, while tenants are being connected to tenant advocacy groups. like to stay in Ladner but there’s nothing for me that I can afford on my pension. We’re seniors and I don’t know how to tackle this,” she told the Optimist. Keast wrote to Delta council asking the city to intervene. According to the planning department, the city recently received and issued a plumbing permit to re-pipe the waterlines for all fixtures at the apartment building. Based on the scope of the work, a separate building permit was not required. City staff also noted that they were not
aware of an application by the owner to the RTB to end the tenancies for renovations and repairs. Council agreed to have staff investigate the situation and report back. When contacted by the Optimist for comment, Andrew Rebeyka with 4552 Evergreen Lane Ltd. said that the matter is between themselves, the tenants and RTB, and everything is being done properly. Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Housing said the RTB’s
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Anastasiia Viekua will be leading her first classes this today in a part of the world she never would have believed she would be a few months earlier. The 27-year-old is the much-welcomed and highlyanticipated newest instructor at Tsawwassen Wellness Centre Pilates. Viekua is among the millions of Ukrainians who have had their lives turned upside down since Russia invaded their country in late February. In desperate need of instructors, it was back in the early days of the war when Tsawwassen Wellness Centre owner Linda Mallard connected with Viekua through the Travelling Pilates Instructors website to see if she would be interested in coming to Canada for the first time in her life. “I’m not sure where they
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have gone, but I have not had one Canadian applicant in a year-and-half. I’ve had applicants from India, the Philippines and the United States but the process of getting them here is expensive with no guarantee,” said Mallard. “Back when the war started and people were fleeing Ukraine, I thought if I could find a Pilates instructor who needs to leave and get work, it could help a person or family and I get a teacher. I’m just so very grateful she is here as a very qualified teacher who brings a whole wonderful other experience.” Viekua was granted a visa under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel but her arrival was delayed by weeks as she and Mallard figured out how she would board various flights from Poland to Vancouver without having the visa in her hands yet. She at last arrived on Friday, leaving behind her hus-
band who remains in Ukraine. The couple initially fled their home for her parents’ place in Lviv when the invasion started. At the time, it was considered a safer location. “When the first missile attack happened in Lviv, I started thinking ‘what are my options?” said Viekua who speaks fluent English. “That’s when I saw the post from Linda and we started the process of getting me to Canada. “It took me almost a month and a half to get all documents. All that time I was exhausting myself with thoughts ‘am I doing the right thing?’ With war, there are so many life making decisions every day, so I stuck myself to the idea - I’m going to get a new experience of working in Canada for a while. That’s it. “My husband supported me in any way he could. We both know it’s a challenging way that awaits us. Keeping a close relationship while being away, in
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a 10-hour time difference, and not knowing when will we see each other again.” Mallard’s staff and clients have embraced Viekua’s arrival in a big way. “We told our clients what was happening and they responded right away,” added Mallard. “One client (longtime Tsawwassen resident Kathleen Siba) stepped up and said she can live with her, so we immediately got a homestay. Others just donated money and we also had T-shirts made up with the Ukraine flag and colours. Altogether, we have raised just over $9,000 to help with clothing, purchasing a phone and other things. “We were sad here (with what’s happening in Ukraine) and not knowing what to do, so this gave people a purpose. They’ll come in, have Anastasiia teaching them and it’s like they know they helped her.”
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The federal riding of Delta could once again undergo a major revision of its boundaries. The Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for British Columbia has proposed a new electoral map for consideration at public hearings this spring and fall. The map introduces changes to federal electoral district boundaries and has been developed through an independent and non-partisan process. Delta had previously been divided with South Delta being part of the Delta-Richmond East riding, while North Delta was attached to Surrey as part of the NewtonNorth Delta riding. By the 2015 election, the boundaries were reconfigured to combine both North Delta and South Delta into one Delta riding. However, Delta could once again be divided as a new riding called Delta would see Ladner, Tsawwassen and North Delta below 72 Avenue join part of Surrey, extending all the way to King George Highway. Another part of North Delta would be lumped into Surrey as part of a Surrey riding, while another area of North Delta and the River House area of Ladner
would join a newly reconfigured Richmond East. It’s part of many changes being proposed in response to the significant but uneven growth in B.C.’s population. Saying it’s part of a mandated process of regular reviews to make sure there’s fairness, so that ridings with smaller populations don’t have more voting weight than those with more people, Justice Mary Saunders, chair of the three-member commission, told the Optimist the changes are mainly in response to the significant but uneven population growth. She said no one riding, including Delta which on its own is fine, is singled out, but changes needed several ridings away can result in a domino effect. “What’s happened with the Richmond and Delta ridings in particular are a reflection of that bulge in population that is east of there. We needed to find a way to accommodate it,” she explained. Noting geography including rivers and mountains can also pose a challenge in redrawing boundary maps, Saunders said Richmond and Delta have grown but not at the same pace as the ridings that include Surrey and the Fraser Valley. “We’re independent
and don’t have information on how the various ridings voted, so we just looked at it from a population point of view and geography,” she said. Saunders added they hope the public will take the time to comment and give their ideas, understanding that it’s not just about local ridings but a much bigger picture. “Whatever solution it is, it ripples out to other ridings,” said Saunders. The commission says that its main aim in redrawing boundaries, under the Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act, is to divide the province into 43 electoral districts that are as close to the electoral quota as reasonably possible. The commission is holding 27 public hearings, in-person and virtual, to gather comments and feedback on the proposed boundaries and electoral district names. One of those will be held at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn on Thursday, June 9, starting at 7 p.m. Those wanting to make a presentation are asked to send the commission a notice no later than a week prior. For more information about the proposed electoral boundary changes, the public hearings or to make a presentation, check out: redistribution2022.ca.
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Annual parking restrictions have returned for Boundary Bay, but at least motorists won’t have to pay for a spot at the beach if they find one. The Boundary Bay Permit Parking Program is now in place from May 1 to Sept. 8 on weekends and statutory holidays. There are no changes to the program from last year. Boundary Bay Regional Park has seen a significant jump in visits, especially since the start of the pandemic, increasing from 923,000 in 2019 to 1.4 million in 2020. The parking lot at Centennial Beach often exceeds capacity, resulting in spillover traffic entering the Boundary Bay neighbourhood. It led to a courtesy shuttle being launched
from the South Delta Recreation Centre two years ago. A shuttle schedule for this year is currently being developed. The City of Delta also initiated a parking permit program on nearby residential streets. During the weekends and holidays, visitors will have a three-hour limit on parking along 4 Avenue, 3 Avenue, 1A Avenue by the boat launch, and 66 Street south of 1A Avenue. City bylaw staff will once again be actively enforcing the restrictions. Boundary Bay residents are provided permits to allow them to park on the streets and boulevards without time limitations. Pay parking, meanwhile, won’t be coming to Centennial Beach, according to the city manager’s office. Having conducted
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“I’d had abdominal pain and a fever for a few days before I went to a doctor who sent me straight to Delta Hospital,” explains Thomas Wachowski. “Four hours later, I had surgery for a ruptured appendix. The surgeon told my wife that if I’d waited another day, it would not have gone well for me.” Surgeries like Thomas’s emergency appendectomy are one of many performed daily in Delta Hospital’s busy Surgical Services Department. While most procedures performed at Delta Hospital are scheduled, every single procedure is vitally important, with the hospital providing a wide range of surgeries to help people in the community.
The BC SPCA is asking the public to temporarily remove backyard bird feeders and to empty bird baths due to a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) spreading across the country. Avian influenza - or “bird flu” - is a virus that can affect many different species of birds. This includes farm animals like chickens and turkeys, but can also affect wild and pet birds. The H5N1 strain is considered highly pathogenic, causing severe illness and death in birds. Although waterfowl (including ducks, geese and gulls) and raptors (eagles, hawks and owls) are at highest risk, avian influenza viruses can infect all avian species. The virus is shed by
infected birds through feces and respiratory secretions and is very resilient – it can survive in the environment for several months and continue to infect other birds. “Bird feeders can be sites for disease spread because they encourage unnatural congregations of birds and attract other wildlife,” says Dr. Andrea Wallace, manager of wild animal welfare for the BC SPCA. “Fallen seed is also an especially dangerous source of disease - when birds feed from the ground, they are also exposed to droppings that accumulate below a feeder.” She says the presence of bird feeders and baths can also increase the risk of transmitting the virus between nearby animals such as backyard chickens or turkeys.
“On rare occasions, this virus can also cause disease in humans who have been in close contact with infected birds, or heavily contaminated areas,” adds Wallace. “We need to do everything we can to stop H5N1 in its tracks.” The public is asked to report sightings of sick or dead wild birds to the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative (CWHC) at 1-800-5672033. If the report is assessed to require further investigation, a biologist may retrieve the carcass for further testing. “Please do not bring deceased birds to a wildlife rehabilitation centre or veterinary clinic as they will not be able to test for the disease,” says Wallace. For more information, visit spca.bc.ca.
From general surgeries such as orthopaedic, ophthalmology, and gynecological, to cancer-related surgeries, these daily procedures directly improve people’s lives and, in some cases, save them, like Thomas. Since joining the hospital in 2002, Dr. Dan Robibo, general surgeon, and department head of surgery at Delta Hospital, has seen the surgical services department expand and evolve to meet the needs of Delta’s growing population. “As demand increases, we continue to add more surgical services and more surgeons to our team,” he explains. “Our surgical daycare unit is one of the busiest day surgery sites in the Fraser Health region. Over 7,900 surgeries are performed every year in our three operating rooms, and approximately 3,500 endoscopies in our endoscopy suite.” Dr. Robibo continues that by providing a wide range of day surgeries in the community, patients don’t have to travel to other facilities where they would often be placed on long waitlists. “After surgeries, our patients are close to home and close to their families, which improves their experience and ultimately strengthens our community’s overall health,” he says.
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TFN hosts walk in memory of MMIWG2S victims and their families MARK BOOTH
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Tsawwassen First Nation (TFN) invited the community to join them May 5 for a 5-km memorial walk on National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2 Spirit People (MMIWG2S). Participants were welcomed at the TFN recreation centre where Elder Qw’estanya (Ruth Adams) said an opening prayer and reflected raising her four daughters at a time of fear and uncertainty. “It was really hard for me when they would go out without telling me where they were, then jump in a car and go everywhere,” she said. “I told them I’m going to find you in the ditches dead because that’s what was happening to these women, if you’re even lucky enough to be
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Tsawwassen First Nation held a memorial walk on May 5. found. Sometimes (the victims) were taken off into the mountains or somewhere else where they were sexually abused and tortured. “The reason why I say this is the Indian Act took away who we were and the women were matriarchal. They were the leaders before settlers came here.” Another song and prayer followed before the participants braved the unseasonable weather conditions to proceed with the 5-km walk that
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cross the world, municipalities and provinces have been moving their recycling programmes to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). EPR is great in theory and in practice. It levies fees on manufacturers and retailers for the packaging that wraps everything from the food we eat to the toys our kids play with. Any parent who has helped their child open a new toy knows that between the thick plastic that practically takes garden shears to open, the twist ties, and the cardboard, there is still way too much wasteful packaging associated with so many products. EPR has one laudable objective: Reduce packaging in the waste/ recycling stream. It does so by shifting the burden of recycling costs from taxpayers to producers. When producers must pay these fees, they innovate and find ways to wrap their products in far less packaging. Since the advent of the Blue Box, newspapers have had the highest level of collection of all recyclable materials – more than plastics and even more than aluminum. Newspapers continue to be a valuable recovered
resource in the recycling stream. They have a stable end market and high commercial value. And recycling newspapers saves trees. Newspapers have always been a public good – The dissemination of news to the public is a necessary element of a vibrant and healthy democracy and a well-functioning society. Fake news – around COVID-19, elections, and many other issues – has highlighted the importance and value of credible news provided by trusted media sources. Newspapers allow the reader to pause, engage, and reflect – providing an important service that is not met through other media. So, what does any of this have to do with extended producer responsibility? Until recently in Ontario, the EPR program in most provinces of Canada has treated newspapers the same as waste packaging. Unlike product packaging, the newspaper is the product. Publishers have moved to thinner paper to lower our footprint. Driving up the cost of newspaper production with EPR fees drives down the content as newspapers are forced to cut pages and, therefore, value to readers. The knock-on effects are a loss of jobs, many of which are unionized, in a sector that is already facing many external challenges, and a less informed citizenry.
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Across Canada, newspapers face a patchwork of provincial regulations, administrative regimes, and fees. The levies charged are based on opaque formulas often devised by monopolies controlled by waste haulers, retailers, and consumer packaged goods companies. In British Columbia, for example, the levy on newsprint went up by 80 per cent in a single year, while the levy on plastics remained flat. That’s not fair. We cannot have a misguided system that puts newspapers at risk at a time when the public needs trusted sources of information more than ever before. The unintended consequences of EPR on newspapers are to reduce the number of pages in a newspaper or for the paper to simply close. This has a detrimental effect on both readers and adver-
tisers across Canada. Recently, the Ontario government issued a regulation that will exempt newspapers from EPR levies in the province. Canada’s newspaper publishers applaud this change, and we hope other provinces will follow Ontario’s lead. Alberta is about to put an EPR regime in place, and British Columbia is working through changes in that province. We hope Premier Jason Kenney and Premier John Horgan will exempt newspapers. To its considerable credit, the federal government has taken meaningful steps to support local journalism across Canada. Provincial and municipal governments should not undo that with punitive fees that are based on the flawed premise that newspapers are unnecessary and wasteful packaging.
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was reading the Editor’s Note (Optimist, May 5), like I do every week without fail (he is my editor, after all.) He was commenting that not many people have stepped up yet to declare their candidacy for the upcoming municipal election, be it for mayor, council or school board. As someone who ran (and lost) twice, I have a little insight into the topic. So far, only incumbent Mayor George Harvie has stated he will be running again. That’s usually the trigger for others to make a decision – you either believe that person is unbeatable, or you think
there may be a chance for change. The fact there aren’t other candidates coming forward yet says something. Running for council is a bit different, incumbents will wait for a while before stating their intensions. For anyone else who ends up running, they usually wait until closer to the deadline before making an announcement. BRAD SHERWIN School board is almost for, wasn’t it? a last minute decision. Here’s a few things I’ve I think I dropped off my learned about running for paperwork the day before local office. the deadline, if not on First, you need to be deadline day. Makes on a slate. Running as sense, that’s how I typian independent is really cally did my homework tough, and usually unsucwhen I was in school. cessful. It’s a lot of work After all, that’s what the and you need to lean on last minute was invented
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others to help get your name out. Delta is bigger than you think. Second, don’t wait until election time to start talking with people, especially if you aren’t an incumbent. You can’t cover Delta properly during the campaign period, you have to be talking with people much earlier. Prepare to give up your summer. Third, make sure you are running for the right reasons. Running to fight for a pet peeve won’t work. And don’t run if you are just looking for a job. It is way too much work for that. Finally, if you stand and don’t win, you are appreciated. You bring
energy and enthusiasm to our community. There are lots of other places to apply that energy through the charities that need you as a board member. That’s how I ended up on the board at Deltassist, which has been a very rewarding and fulfilling role. It’s also how I ended up writing this column. Guess I won after all. Brad Sherwin, MBA is a long-time resident of South Delta, and has more than 30’ years experience in marketing, public relations and business strategy. He teaches post-secondary marketing, coaches hockey goalies and is past president of Deltassist.
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May 12, 2022 The Delta Optimist A9
A misguided concept Editor: Re: Street FUN-iture pop up parks In view that the City of Delta is planning to reinstall street FUN-iture pop-up parks, I am compelled to write to you regarding my experience with this misguided concept. During the morning hours, the games are used well by younger children accompanied by their parents and or their grandparents. As the day lingers on and due to the lack of any supervision and a responsible management plan for this park and its contents, by the city’s Parks, Recreation and Culture Department, the games are put through a grueling test by teens who have a disregard for the rules of the games and a
lack of respect for other people around them. During the late evenings, the pop-up park is transformed into a free for all. This includes displays of mischief and bad behaviour just to mention a few; bocce balls launched as projectiles from one end of the park to the other; cyclists riding through and around it; ping-pong balls removed and replaced with golf balls; an office front window broken; disregard to vacate the park at the posted time; partygoers plied with libations playing on loudly and into the early hours of the next morning; users casually seated at patio tables sharing Bong pipes. Bridge Street is a main thoroughfare for private and commercial vehicles
in the Village of Ladner. At the best of times, finding an already limited parking space on this street is infuriating. There is a large residential area nearby that has been inconvenienced by the park on this street. Also, there are professional businesses that scallop the park area. Patients/ clients in need of these professional services can no longer be conveniently dropped off, and, have to precariously navigate their way to their appointments. Clearly, Bridge Street from Harbour Stroll to Delta Street is not a suitable location for a popup park. The rationale for this concept on Bridge Street is incomprehensible, and, its re-installation is very worrisome. Carol R. LeVasseur
The gift of community arts
Editor: In a world that all too often focusses on the negative, a society that seemingly thrives on bellyaching, and media outlets that often highlight wrongdoings, I offer a positive breath of fresh air. I’d like to offer my thanks to one segment of our community who sought ways to entertain us during our darkest periods of lockdown, and who have recently re-emerged to spark joy in so many lives. I am grateful for Delta’s artists, musicians, performers, and their supporters that together have been a constant source of happiness and inspiration for me and so many others. Allow me to highlight
just a few. The South Delta Secondary cast and staff members who produced “The Addams Family” spring musical. Watching those teenagers once again courageously sing and dance their way across the ‘live’ stage and play the uplifting score from the orchestra pit after a two-year hiatus was a joyful reminder that and our future is in good hands. A few days later, I sang with the Delta Choral Society as we presented “Connections”, our second concert with pandemic safety measures in place. There is nothing quite like the experience of creating music with a choir and I’m already looking
forward to rehearsing again in the fall. Finally, and most recently, I was blessed to be part of an intimate afternoon concert at Ladner United Church. “Say it With a Song” was jointly presented by the Ladner Glee Club and the Jazzagals, and offered an array of uplifting songs and jazz standards to a full and appreciative audience. We are continuously granted moments of clarity and joy here in Delta. Continue to count your blessings, find joy in local community events, and let music, or your other passions, feed your soul. Moreover, breathe an ‘attitude of gratitude’ into each new day. Julie Lymburner
Here is one way to acknowledge
Editor: Recently, Victoria city council voted to include in annual property-tax mail outs a letter offering the chance for property own-
ers to make a voluntary contribution, collected by the city, to be passed on to local First Nations. We are on unceded land in Delta. It makes
sense that there be some tangible means of acknowledging that. This seems like one way to begin. Pam Shaw
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Lower Mainland municipal police departments and RCMP detachments. This data was then compared against the population for each jurisdiction to create a comparable, relative measure of charges and sanctions per number of residents. In the coming weeks, MADD Metro Vancouver Chapter volunteers will be presenting the award to the top five departments. “All the laws passed and all the work we do with public awareness can have a limited impact if there isn’t rigorous enforcement of the impaired driving laws,” says Kristine Li, MADD Metro Vancouver Chapter Director/ Secretary. “These police departments are leading the effort the public expects, and we want to celebrate them.” The data collected by MADD Metro Vancouver Chapter also revealed
that enforcement overall was down compared to earlier periods, likely due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the closure of late-night venues where alcohol is consumed. “It is an honour to have the Delta Police be recognized as one of the top five Lower Mainland police agencies for exceptional work in impaired driving enforcement,” said DPD Chief Neil Dubord. “I extend this recognition to our frontline officers for their hard work and commitment to taking impaired drivers off our roads. “In May 2008, we tragically lost four-year old Alexa Middelaer, who was killed by an impaired driver. As we approach the 14th anniversary of Alexa’s passing, this recognition also renews our commitment to the Middelaer family and the rest of our community to ensure that our roads remain safe for all users.”
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Curriculum Coordinator Cody Forbes, the Grade 12 South Delta Secondary students were behind Dressing Delta Red. The project saw them work with textile and art teachers to guide students through the creation of red dresses and other related art as learning tools to educate them on the cause behind Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2 Spirit People day. There were 10 participating classes in total from Burnsview, North Delta, South Delta and Delta. Wiggly and Hansen’s Dressing Delta Red idea was the result of their time last fall with Experiences Canada, a national registered charity that helps young Canadians connect with other like-minded youth to explore the country’s social issues. The theme of the online sessions was Truth and Reconciliation. Explore Canada provided them with $2,500 to facilitate their initiative. “We knew that we wanted to do something with dresses because I have some experience with making clothes,” explained Hansen. “Cody kind of had the idea originally and we thought we should go and get some help with people who are experienced with this stuff so we got feedback from Elders as well.
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South Delta Secondary Grade 12 students Taylor Wiggly (left) and Avery Hansen were behind Dressing Delta Red, a project to recognize Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2 Spirit People, inspired by their time spent in Experiences Canada last fall. “We wanted to bring it into the classrooms but do it in a safe of a way as possible as this is a dark subject matter.” “It’s definitely different than everyone making a bunch of (social media) posts and talking about it,” added Wiggly. “This is more personal and actually doing stuff with your hands and learning about it.” Forbes began reaching out to schools about six weeks ago to discuss the timeframe and how the project could be implemented in various classes from textiles to arts. “It was a bit of a heads
up to what the project is going to be so that they could start to think of how they could use that in their classes because we wanted it to be available at every level,” explained Forbes. “Some were making a fully finished red dress and then there was everything in between.” Hansen and Wiggly were quick to put out that the sensitivity of the subject meant the displays were discreetly done at each location. Forbes added the input from district Elders for the project was invaluable.
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for its work on the Tsawwassen First Nation Youth Centre. Last month, Dürfeld Log & Timber released “Building a Vision” – a
five-minute time-lapse film showing the creation and assembly of the Youth Centre, which was awarded Sustainable Architecture
and Building magazine’s Canadian Green Building Award 2021. “With the growing concern for the embodied carbon in our
built environment, this Tsawwassen First Nation building stands out for its commitment to that cause,” said a statement from SAB magazine. “In fact, its widespread use of wood and its projected low operating energy demand, may make the building carbon negative for a decade or more.” Dürfeld Log & Timber say they are honoured to have worked in close collaboration with Nancy Mackin Architecture, Tsawwassen First Nation, Converge Construction Ltd., and StructureCraft Builders Inc. to provide the handcrafted Western Red Cedar post and beam frame for the project, as well as coordination of the prefabricated steel and mass timber components. While the TFN Youth Centre incorporates the latest advances in wood construction (including
mass timber), its design and finishing are culturally guided. Artwork at the entry and throughout the structure reflect the long history of the Tsawwassen First Nation people. “This project felt as much like building a work of art and history, as the building of a functional structure,” said DL&T founder Ric Dürfeld. “We believe that this approach – close collaboration and cultural guidance – yields values that are much greater than the building alone.” TFN Chief Ken Baird said he is very proud of their Youth Centre. “I’m especially proud of this new Youth Centre where our young people can go to learn our language and culture, develop new skills and have a safe place to have fun,” he said.
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Around Town Shred-a-thon for search and rescue Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue Station 8 – Delta (RCMSAR08) is hosting its 2nd annual by-donation shred-a-thon. The fundraiser is this Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at South Delta Baptist Church 1988 56th Street, Tsawwassen A $20 donation per box is suggested.
Arts Centre opening The City of Delta is hosting a celebration to mark the opening of the North Delta Centre for the Arts on Saturday, May 14 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The community is invited to come out throughout the day and enjoy free entertainment and activities, including arts centre tours, a family concert from three-time Junonominated performer Ginalina, food trucks, as well as the official opening and cake cutting at 2 p.m.
Pier 21 A fundraising event will take place, Saturday, May 14 at South Delta Baptist Church. A presentation of the musical Pier 21 is supported by The City of Delta, Delta Chamber of Commerce, local businesses, churches, South Delta Secondary schools (plus Sacred Heart Elementary and Southpoint Academy) and others, all taking part in this united event. Proceeds will go to Delta Ukraine Refugee Support. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The performance begins at 7:30. Tickets are $30, available through Eventbrite. ca by typing Pier 21 in the search bar.
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Daughter’s rare genetic condition prompts Ladner mom to write children’s book for charity MARK BOOTH
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Based on her own experience, a Ladner mom has written a children’s book that she hopes raises awareness and thousands of dollars for research and support of an extremely rare genetic condition. The release of Amy Miller’s book Life with Williams Syndrome: An Introduction to Williams Syndrome for kids, coincides with May being Williams Syndrome awareness month. The paperback is now available worldwide on Amazon for $11.50 with all proceeds going to the Williams Syndrome Association in Canada and the U.S., based on the distribution of sales. Her lofty goal is to sell 10,000 copies by the end of the month. It was two years ago when Miller’s daughter was diagnosed with Williams Syndrome. Olivia, who turns three next month, is missing around 26 genes on one copy of her 7th chromosome. It is characterized by medical problems, including cardiovascular disease, developmental delays, and learning challenges. These often occur side-by-side with striking verbal abilities, highly social personalities, and an affinity for music. “Olivia is a very happy, content little lady – we have loved
her so much from the beginning, as any parents do, explained Miller, a lifelong local resident who also has another daughter with her husband. “We noticed her missing some milestones early on – our first trigger was that she wasn’t smiling when we were expecting her to. The doctors ordered a bunch of tests and about four months later, she was diagnosed with Williams Syndrome. The couple managed to get most of her initial appointments in before the pandemic, including cardiology. Oliva is missing one of her elastin genes which is needed for the body to grow and stretch, including her arteries and veins. That can lead to heart issues and many with Williams Syndrome have needed surgery to repair narrowing of the aorta. Fortunately, Olivia’s heart appears to be functioning well. Most children with the condition will begin walking between the ages of two and three and start speaking at around the same time. Olivia is currently using a walker, but can say lots of words and will even repeat almost anything her parents say. She sees a physiotherapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist and Infant Development person twice a month. “She can count to 20, say her
Ladner’s Amy Miller with her daughter Olivia.
ABCs and sing lots of songs. She has a few single word commands down pat – like hi, bye, up, down, come. She cruises around using her walker and her ankle braces give her more stability for standing,” continued Miller. “She is constantly giving hugs and kisses. Her ability to connect with people is amazing – she loves meeting new people. She is such a gift and a light. “I’ve learned so much over the past two years though – not only all of the medical details that we need to keep a close eye on for her, but also patience and letting go of expectations. I’ve read so much about Williams Syndrome and made connections with
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moms with little ones that have the same condition all over the world.” That’s what has prompted her to create her first-ever book. Her 9-to-5 job is working as a controller for Telus. “I’ve written a short children’s book that will educate people on the condition,” she added. “In the book, Olivia explains Williams Syndrome from her challenges to her gifts in a fun rhyming way that is easy for kids to understand. There is little funding available for research and support for families by purchasing this book, you will help the Williams Syndrome Association.”
Tsawwassen dancers off to finals of Canada’s Got Talent IAN JACQUES
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They blew the roof off the building. Vancouver dance group GRVMNT is off to the finale of Canada’s Got Talent after an electric performance on the May 3 semi-final episode. GRVMNT is made up of Tsawwassen’s Emily and Eric Sun as well as other dancers from the Richmond area. The 17-member GRVMNT landed a spot in the semi-finals after receiving the golden buzzer from judge Lilly Singh during the March 29th episode of the show.
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Vancouver dance troupe GRVMNT is off to the finale of Canada’s Got Talent after an electric performance on the May 2 semi-final episode.
GRVMNT opened up the May 3 show with an epic performance that drew high praise from all
the judges. “I’m so happy you’re my Golden Buzzer,” said Singh as she threw a little
shade at fellow judge Howie Mandel. “You should be so, so proud. You did some stunts and slips that were so well timed. Your facial expressions – you nailed them. “You are the definition of preparation meets opportunity. You tore the roof off the place.” Guest judge Jason Priestley said they “absolutely crushed it” praising the team for coming up with “unbelievable dance moves.” Mandel said at the start of the show he was asked what he was looking for out of the semifinalists. “This is what I was
looking for tonight,” he said. “Not one mistake.” Following the performances from all of the nine acts, the judges’ panel sent GRVMNT and Toronto comedian Courtney Gilmour into the finals on May 17. The remaining acts will learn their fate through a Canada-wide vote. Only two of the remaining seven teams will move onto the finals. The results were revealed during the May 10th episode, which also featured the second semi-final round of nine performances. Canada’s Got Talent airs on Citytv.
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A 13-year-old up and coming musician from Ladner can now add pageant winner to her growing resume. Desi G, who the Optimist profiled in August when she announced her upcoming album Lucid Thoughts, was crowned Miss Teen British Columbia over the weekend. “I am truly honored in representing my province this upcoming summer at the nationals,” she said. “This experience has been truly beyond amazing. Never in my dreams did I think that this would be something that I would be doing or trying out for and I’m so glad I did. I have to
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Ladner’s Desi G was recently crowned Miss Teen B.C.
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highlights in my life.” She said when she first applied for the pageant she wasn’t sure what to expect, especially with how pageants are depicted on social media. “So I decided to come into the pageant with an open mind. I was thoroughly surprised with the competition, it is such an amazing experience, one where the girls are supporting each other and the coaches guiding the girls to be their best version of themselves; it’s about learning about oneself, giving back to our communities and advocating for positive change,” she added. To stay up to date on Desi G’s music, check out her Instagram at @ desi.g_music and on Spotify by searching for the artist “Desi G.”
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If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. - John Quincy Adams
Leadership.
It’s a word casually bandied about but means so much to the growth of our personal, business, and community life – especially during the past two pandemic-influenced years. A poor leader can destroy even the most thriving of situations. A strong leader can inspire success where others see failure. And in that mix are the accomplished young leaders, the driving force for a community like Delta to not just survive but thrive.
That is why the Delta Optimist, in partnership with Century Group, City of Delta, and Global Container Terminals, is proud to present the inaugural Top 20 Young Leaders of Delta. A few months ago, we asked our readers to nominate young Deltans whom they felt represented the qualities of a leader. We received over 80 nominations – a tremendous response. From those nominations, we narrowed the field down to 35 nominees. We then sent out a questionnaire to those 35 young leaders. Getting down to the top 20 wasn’t easy.
The qualities we were looking for included: civicminded; success in their field; passion for their work; ethical and empathetic; a focus on developing others; and prioritizing personal development. And we found these qualities in 20 remarkable young leaders. From a police officer to a politician, a chef to a CPA – the winners represent a diverse group of the best of the best. We hope you enjoy reading the following pages to glean a few insights into the personality and characteristics of this year’s Top 20 Young Leaders of Delta.
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What was your childhood career dream? Growing up I always dreamed of becoming a professional baseball player. What is your best habit? Taking the time to do things right the first time. What is your guilty pleasure? I would golf everyday if I were allowed to. Who or what is responsible for your work ethic? When I was about 16 I got my first job working on a construction site as a labourer. I realized quickly that you could earn peoples respect with your hard work. I quickly became a framers helper and learned a person is only limited on how much effort they are willing to put into their work. Tell us one improbable fact about yourself? I grew up on the Sunshine Coast and was an extra in The Beachcombers. What was your toughest career decision? After graduating university I was offered two positions, one with a local municipality and the other at a renowned golf course. I was torn between my passion and compensation and ultimately chose the better paying job. I learned a valuable lesson from this decision.
ROSS BARON AGE 36 PARKS SUPERINTENDENT City of Delta
What career highlight are you most proud of? I’m most proud of two things. The first was to become the first Vancouver Canadians Head Groundskeeper to be named “Sports Turf Manager of the Year” in their franchise history, and the second was to become one of the youngest Parks Superintendent’s in history for the City of Delta. What future goals have you set for yourself? Currently I am focused on elevating the level of service and conditions for all our parks and sports fields in the City of Delta. To bring my experience working in professional sports to the fields in Delta for all the community as well as my children to enjoy. What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? Understand that life is full of peaks and valleys and without failure there wouldn’t be success. Stay on the path.
What was your childhood career dream? Like many kids growing up in a small Canadian town, becoming a professional ice hockey player. What is your best habit? Waking up early (4:45) each morning and getting in a workout in before I start my day. What is your guilty pleasure? Summertime tacos and beers on the patio of Four Winds Brewery. Who or what is responsible for your work ethic? Growing up both my parents were extremely hard workers, often times working multiple jobs at once. Despite this, they always managed to prioritize their children and family first. I credit them for my own strong work ethic and dedication to my family. Tell us one improbable fact about yourself? I can solve a Rubik’s Cube in under a minute. What was your toughest career decision? Early on in my career making the decision to leave my career as an Emergency Room Nurse to pursue a new healthcare venture.
JORDAN BEARD AGE 34 DIRECTOR, MEDICINE & CRITICAL CARE SERVICES Vancouver Coastal Health
What career highlight are you most proud of? Guiding my teams at Vancouver Coastal Health through the uncertainties, trials and tribulations of the COVID-19 pandemic. I am extremely humbled, and have the utmost respect, for all the dedication and passion our front line healthcare workers have shown during these unprecedented times. What future goals have you set for yourself? I am a strong believer in technology and innovation and how both can transform and strengthen our healthcare system. I want to see myself at the forefront of this movement and bring more efficient, fiscally responsible and timely publiclyfunded healthcare to all Canadians. What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? Don’t be afraid to challenge the status quo.
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2022 What was your childhood career dream? Professional actor! What is your best habit? Trying to improve my life and others every single day. What is your guilty pleasure? All of the food, all of the time!
Who or what is responsible for your work ethic? Playing provincial level baseball and volleyball showed me what it takes to succeed. Hard work pays off! Tell us one improbable fact about yourself? Other than work… my adopted Husky Boomer runs my life! What was your toughest career decision? Leaving a steady paycheque in trades to take my aspirations of having my own business in real estate. What career highlight are you most proud of? Every single client I get to work with is an amazing feeling. Over 200 sales and I get the same excitement every time I help my clients!
BLAKE CHANCEY AGE 34 REALTOR Re/Max - Blake Chancey Personal Real Estate Corporation
What future goals have you set for yourself? Create a larger business in which I get to hire more local professionals to work with and help them grow their income and skills. What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? Save even more money and set aggressive goals! Life moves quickly, don’t take a day for granted!
What was your childhood career dream? Being from New Orleans, the land of hurricanes, I dreamt of being a meteorologist. What is your best habit? My best habit is dancing. Music really sets my tone for the day. What is your guilty pleasure? I am a sucker for a big bag of Peanut M&Ms with hot buttered popcorn. Who or what is responsible for your work ethic? My grandparents were extremely hard workers and did not retire until their later years. Remembering that they would go to work exhausted and in pain pushes me everyday. Tell us one improbable fact about yourself? I know the lyrics from every Jay Z album. What was your toughest career decision? My junior year of college, I decided to change majors from Psychology to Culinary Arts. It was very scary but I could not imagine doing anything else. What career highlight are you most proud of? While living in New Orleans, I had the opportunity to be a Chef Instructor for at-risk youth. We taught them the basics of cooking and serving. Many would go on to work at some of the best restaurants in New Orleans.
RANALDO DANIELS AGE 38 CHEF/OWNER Fleur D’Lish Food Services Ltd.
What future goals have you set for yourself? I dream one day of owning a restaurant on a farm. I feel it’s important for our food to be locally sourced and sustainable. What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? I would tell myself to chase my passions and not the career that brings in the most money.
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What was your childhood career dream? As a child, my father was the CEO and sales director. He inspired me to follow in his footsteps.. What is your best habit? My best habit is picking up trash whenever I see it. Regardless if it is mine or not, if it’s in my way and easily accessible I will always pick it up. What is your guilty pleasure? My guilty pleasure is dancing, I dance almost every day in my house when no one is there to watch me. Who or what is responsible for your work ethic? I believe that work ethic is generally learned at an early age. I cannot say that it was specifically either one of my parents but more a combination. Together they instilled within me drive, perseverance, ingenuity, and compassion that has allowed me to succeed today. Tell us one improbable fact about yourself? At the age of 15, I had a summer job as a shuttle driver picking up tourists from the airport in Mexico and driving them to their condo’s. This was at the time perfectly legal as I had my Mexican driver’s licence. What was your toughest career decision? The toughest career decision I have ever made was deciding to leave a fairly stable career in flooring sales to start a waste removal business with my friend from college.
SCOTT FORAN AGE 35 DOCTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 505-Junk
What career highlight are you most proud of? I am proud of the awards that my company has won, from individual awards such as the Delta Chamber Hats Off to Excellence awards to the Small Business of the Year award from the Richmond Chamber of Commerce. However my proudest accomplishment and career highlight is the ability I now have to give back. This year alone we have donated 40,000 lbs or more of furniture to the Habitat for Humanity. What future goals have you set for yourself? My future goals include the expansion of my business through the purchase of a warehouse to sort, store, and divert materials for recycling or reuse. I want to be Vancouver’s largest live load waste removal service. Lastly as a major goal I would like to make the list of top 100 fastest growing companies in BC. What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? Get out there and explore, experience, and network like no tomorrow. Many of the people you meet now will be with you for the rest of your life! Embrace the journey.
What was your childhood career dream? I remember wanting to be a hairdresser but I found a Grade 6 yearbook that said interior designer. What is your best habit? I am vegan and drink an exceptional amount of water. What is your guilty pleasure? Netflix and chips. Who or what is responsible for your work ethic? My parents always set a good example when I was a child and worked hard for what they have which showed me how to do the same, and now I also have my husband who works alongside me in our business and we push each other constantly. Tell us one improbable fact about yourself? Sometimes my house is REALLY messy! What was your toughest career decision? Making the decision to start my business. It was much earlier in my career than I thought it would be. Sometimes you just need a push, and in my case it was a negative experience in a former position and the knowledge and determination that I could do it better.
SARAH GALLOP AGE 40 DIRECTOR OF DESIGN SGDI
What career highlight are you most proud of? I’m proud of creating a company that attracts really amazing people-who work so well together-and serves our clients as well as we can. Other highlights: Grand HAVAN Award-Interior Designer of the Year 2021(inaugural), NKBA-BC Designer of the Year Award 2017, Georgie Award-Best Interior Design 2012 What future goals have you set for yourself? At this point, my goals are mainly around maintaining a high level of service and personalization in my work as we grow/ scale our business, and setting boundaries for myself and sticking to them. I have a tendency to say yes to too many things. What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? Live without regret, spend time with those you love while you can. Don’t rush into becoming an adult-enjoy the journey.
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CONGRATULATIONS to the Young Leaders of Delta!
Congratulations to the young leaders of Delta! The City of Delta is proud of each of you, especially City of Delta staff member Ross Baron, Councillor Alicia Guichon and Councillor Dylan Kruger, who have been selected as leaders for their exceptional achievements and diverse contributions to this community. Delta’s young leaders represent an important voice within our community, equipped with the ability to act as agents of social change and progress. The young leaders of Delta strive tirelessly to better the community through their work and devote the time to make a difference by sharing their empathy, enthusiasm, and energy. The City recognizes all the community-minded young leaders and their work in helping advocate for a better future. We wish each recipient well in their ongoing work for the betterment of Delta and hope others will be inspired to contribute towards building a more inclusive, sustainable, and innovative community.
(left to right): Councillor Jeannie Kanakos, Councillor Bruce McDonald, Councillor Dylan Kruger, Mayor George V. Harvie, Councillor Alicia Guichon, Councillor Lois E. Jackson, Councillor Dan Copeland
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What was your childhood career dream? I wanted to be a pilot but discovered I have red green colorblindness! What is your best habit? I’m a runner! I run 3x week and recently completed the Vancouver BMO Half Marathon. What is your guilty pleasure? Miss Vickie’s Salt and Vinegar chips. Who or what is responsible for your work ethic? My mother, Yvonne Anderson, instilled a hard working mindset into my sisters and I. As kids she registered us for many extra curricular activities and made sure we followed through on our commitments. Watching her and my step father, David, build Santevia into a successful small business showed us what can be accomplished with hard work and grit! Tell us one improbable fact about yourself? I lived a year of my life in Beijing studying Mandarin at a Chinese sister school of the University of Victoria. What was your toughest career decision? My toughest career decision was to leave my technology job working in Brighton, U.K. (about 40 minutes south of London) to join my family’s business Santevia in Delta. I enjoyed my expat lifestyle and loved traveling throughout Europe on business and for pleasure. I even met my longtime girlfriend in Brighton who now lives in Tsawwassen with me.
MATTHEW GOHL AGE 29 DIRECTOR OF SALES AND MARKETING Santevia Water Systems
What career highlight are you most proud of? While working in the U.K. on a software implementation team I developed an interest in computers. In my spare time I taught myself JavaScript, Node.js and Python. Using those skills I partnered with two friends, to build an agrotechnology product to automate growing plants year-round. What future goals have you set for yourself? I love making products and growing companies. We have an awesome team at Santevia and I am excited to see it grow into a strong BC business. We are all aligned in creating products that inspire the long-term health and wellness of our customers and I’m excited to be a part of that mission! What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? Don’t be afraid to dive deep into whatever you’re interested in. Stick with it and you will go far!
What was your childhood career dream? As a child I wanted to care for animals, as a teen I wanted to be a high school teacher What is your best habit? Reading books daily and drinking a lot of water! What is your guilty pleasure? Ordering take-out after we get groceries haha Who or what is responsible for your work ethic? Both of my parents- My Dad Peter and my Mother Caroline, for making work seem fun at a young age. Showing me that you can and should enjoy what you do for a living. To focus on things that matter and bring you joy, so it never feels like work! Tell us one improbable fact about yourself? While backpacking in Vietnam I dined on Cobra. Looking back now I am still shocked I did that. What was your toughest career decision? Deciding to decline my acceptance into UBC’s teaching program and open Backroads Family Farm Market instead and making the decision in 2018 to run for Delta Council!
ALICIA GUICHON AGE 33 SMALL BUSINESS OWNER AND CITY COUNCILLOR Backroads Family Farm Market and the City of Delta
What career highlight are you most proud of? I am proud of every new season we open at Backroads Market and extremely humbled to have topped the polls during the last election as a newcomer. What future goals have you set for yourself? Continue to be open to opportunities, be intentional and present with my family, grow Backroads Market as needed and stay community focused! What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? Develop a mindset that recognizes failures, limitations and challenges as opportunities to learn, experiment and grow.
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2022 What was your childhood career dream? I wanted to work in the fashion industry! What is your best habit? Positive self-talk and believing in myself.
What is your guilty pleasure? Not feeling guilty for any of my guilty pleasures haha! Life is meant to be enjoyed, guilt free. Who or what is responsible for your work ethic? My mom and dad both played a big role in the development of my work ethic. As business owners themselves they led by example and inspired and motivated me to try new things and to work hard for what I want. Their encouragement and support was and is always present. Tell us one improbable fact about yourself? For a farmer who loves getting her hands dirty, I am more girly than you would think! What was your toughest career decision? Leaving the fashion industry. The guilt of “wasting my money and wasting my time” going to college for Fashion Merchandising was stressful. In reality I’m glad that I trusted my gut and heart. I still use much of my learnings from that time in my life towards my business now.
DANIELLE GUICHON AGE 36 CO-OWNER Backroads Family Farm Market
What career highlight are you most proud of? Opening Backroads Market in 2014 at 28 years old with my best friend/ sister! Hard work, dedication and perseverance has gotten us to our 9th season! Farming is not for the faint of heart and I am so proud of what we have built. What future goals have you set for yourself? To continue to live authentically in the direction of my values and dreams. I am a lifelong learner and want to keep a growth mindset in business. I want to confidently make effective decisions that better the outcome of my life in all areas! What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? Do not worry so much about having it all “figured out”. Stop caring what other people think, work hard, take care of your health, save money, travel, make mistakes/ bounce back, find your passions and HAVE FUN!
What was your childhood career dream? To be a professional snowboarder. This dream eventually became a reality from ages 18-22! What is your best habit? I usually exercise 5 days a week, which I find helps me clear my head and feel reenergized. What is your guilty pleasure? Pizza Shapes (Australian snack). My wife & I brought a suitcase full back from our recent trip to Brisbane. Who or what is responsible for your work ethic? After my dad got laid off when I was in high school, my parents drove from Tsawwassen to West Vancouver every day to launch and grow their travel agency. I witnessed firsthand what it took to build a business from scratch. I’m responsible for my work ethic, but I learned a lot of it from them. Tell us one improbable fact about yourself? I’m a college dropout with a resume that includes McDonalds, dish washer, pizza delivery, oil tank cleaner, & burger flipper. What was your toughest career decision? My toughest career decision was to pull back on franchising 505-Junk. Although tough, it was the right one as it sits in line with our values. We are very focused on building our internal team and serving our clients needs.
BARRY HARTMAN AGE 34 CO-FOUNDER & CEO 505-Junk
What career highlight are you most proud of? I’m proud of our entire team for building 505-Junk into one of the largest junk removal companies in Western Canada. We started in my parents basement in Tsawwassen, and now have over 30 employees. I’m most proud of each team member for making 505-Junk a great place to work What future goals have you set for yourself? We are starting to expand into additional recycling services, such as clothing donations and electronics recycling. 505-Junk is partnering with the Salvation Army of Canada to help divert large-scale textiles and electronics from the Delta landfill, while supporting people in need. What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? Be the best listener in the room.
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What was your childhood career dream? I always considered becoming a teacher, but for years I also wanted to be a pilot like my dad! What is your best habit? I start each workday off with a “quote of the day” for inspiration when I get to the office. What is your guilty pleasure? Eating pastries and drinking tea while reading a novel in bed on weekend mornings. Who or what is responsible for your work ethic? I attribute my work ethic to my parents. They’ve always encouraged me to do my very best in any task growing up, whether that be focusing on my schoolwork or playing fastpitch in Delta. They consistently demonstrated their pride in my efforts but never asked for a particular outcome. Tell us one improbable fact about yourself? The two worst injuries I’ve sustained both occurred playing baseball. One as a teenager, one as an adult. What was your toughest career decision? Leaving my teaching job, family, friends, and home in Delta from 2017-2018 to pursue my Master’s in counselling at Acadia University in Nova Scotia was the toughest and greatest career decision I’ve made. It was a life-changing (and sometimes gruelling) experience which has greatly impacted my personal and professional life.
LEAH HUGHES AGE 32 DISTRICT COORDINATOR, SECONDARY FOCUS, INCLUSIVE LEARNING Delta School District
What career highlight are you most proud of? My former teachers in the Delta School District made an impact I still remember fondly today. I’ve been proud as a French Immersion teacher, then a school counsellor, and now as a coordinator, to be able to walk alongside students/ families and learn their stories. It’s an honour. What future goals have you set for yourself? As I’ve maintained my licence the last few years as a Registered Clinical Counsellor (R.C.C.), a future goal of mine is to explore opportunities with individual counselling in a private practice or agency setting in addition to maintaining my work with the Delta School District. What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? Invest time into the relationships you value. You’ll never regret laughing with a loved one.
What was your childhood career dream? I always thought I would manage and produce large-scale theatrical productions and entertainment events. What is your best habit? At Santevia we strive to “Live Long, Live Strong”. You will find me in the pool or the gym. What is your guilty pleasure? Binge watching episodes of Golden Girls with a bowl of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. Who or what is responsible for your work ethic? While attending university pursing my degree with a full-course load, I accepted an Executive Director position with a provincial sport organization. This provided the pressure necessary to learn the skills I have today resulting in my work ethic. You must put in the effort to make it reality. Tell us one improbable fact about yourself? Going bungee jumping or parachuting out of an airplane. I would be surprised if that ever becomes something I did. What was your toughest career decision? The decision to leave public practice accounting, where the career path to partnership with the firm was clear. Moving into industry, working for a SME has proven to be the right decision. The contributions made has benefited the company and my local community.
MICHAEL HUTCHINSON AGE 30 MANAGING DIRECTOR Santevia Water Systems Inc.
What career highlight are you most proud of? Overhauling the BC Summer Swimming Association’s office operations, IT systems and financial controls after a previous employee suddenly departed, and absconded with significant cash, risking the organization’s ability to operate as a goingconcern. At this time I accepted the role as Executive Director while attending university full-time concurrently. What future goals have you set for yourself? Since the pandemic, I have a renewed perspective on health and wellness. Personal goals surround overall health, both physical and mental. Career development and work can not come at a cost to your health, therefore daily routines are an important factor and goal for myself in 2022 and beyond. What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? Stop telling yourself you don’t want to ever be an accountant. You will end up becoming a CPA.
100 YEARS Since 2019, Ashli Owen has led Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation’s Marketing and Communications strategies, helping us to relay the incredible impact donor support has on the Delta Hospital Campus of Care.
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congratulates two incredible leaders
Michael Hutchinson Managing Director
Matthew Gohl Director of Sales & Marketing
On their recent nomination being honoured as a 2022 Young Leader of Delta. Their steadfast dedication, technical skills, and strategic focus has enabled Santevia to evolve from an entrepreneurial start-up to an innovative leader in the consumer water filtration industry.
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THANK YOU to everyone who nominated me as a Young Leader in Delta, it is an honour to be recognized in this way within the community that I am proud to call home for both my family and my business. Founded in 2009, Sarah Gallop Design Inc. (known as SGDI) has become a go-to for great design throughout South Delta and beyond. Focusing on single family homes; the company began with design for renovations, followed by new home interior design, and finally stretched to encompass start-to finish new home design. of In business for 12 years now, SGDI is experiencing the honour of re-serving g some of our earliest past clients on o further reno vations,, new homes,, and vacation renovations, vacatio ateful to be part of tthis properties. We are so gr grateful wonderful community and its future. Sarah and Rob remain committed to the community through their contributions and involvement with the Delta Hospital and Community y Health Foundation - where Sarah Sara a sits on the Board of Directors - and the City y of Delta - where she currently sits on the Advisory Design Panel - and has also sat on the Heritage Advisory Commission and the Ladner Village Revitalization Advisory Committee.
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We are thrilled to learn that KinVillage Board Director Jordan Beard has been selected as one of the 20 winners of the Young Leaders of Delta! Jordan is an accomplished professional with over 15 years of management experience and business development expertise in the healthcare sector. He has been an extremely valuable addition to the KinVillage Board of Directors, and we are honored to have him on our team to further our mission of helping older adults in the South Delta community live their lives to the fullest.
Congratulations Jordan and to all the winners for your contributions in making Delta a better place to live! -KinVillage 5430 10th Ave., Tsawwassen • 604-943-0225 • www.kinvillage.org
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2022 What was your childhood career dream? I wanted to play semi-professional volleyball.
What is your best habit? Understanding the importance of the minute details and how they collaborate to become the big picture. What is your guilty pleasure? I have an amazing ability to eat entire bags of chips. Who or what is responsible for your work ethic? I credit my work ethic from starting a business at 22. You realize very quickly no one will do it for you when it is your business. Tell us one improbable fact about yourself? I used to have a national chess ranking. What was your toughest career decision? Transitioning from group model to individual design model. In that transition, rebranded from Crossfit South Delta to Opex Delta. What career highlight are you most proud of? Celebrated 10 years of business this past February. I have been blessed to work with and learn from some brilliant people in the fitness industry
JEORDIE KER AGE 34 OWNER/HEAD COACH Opex Delta
What future goals have you set for yourself? I want to own the building I operate out of and to create a wellness clinic. What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? Get a business coach!
What was your childhood career dream? I’ve always had a passion for helping people and eyes (having worn glasses since I was young). An optometrist checked all the boxes. What is your best habit? I’m a go-getter. I never procrastinate and I put a great deal of energy into everything that I do. What is your guilty pleasure? Dancing to 90’s hip hop music in the kitchen. Even my kids cringe at the sight. Who or what is responsible for your work ethic? My parents. They taught me to work hard and never give up. They have supported my dreams and visions, backing me up in everything that I do. Tell us one improbable fact about yourself? I used to be a cook at a kids summer camp. Macaroni, hot dogs and grilled cheese sandwiches were my specialties. What was your toughest career decision? After graduating optometry school, I had a very hard time deciding where I would practice. I explored various clinics around BC and Alberta, looking for the perfect community to immerse myself in. I made the decision to move to Tsawwassen, which turned out to be the best decision ever!
SARA KIRBY AGE 36 DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY Tsawwassen Optometry Clinic
What career highlight are you most proud of? Being a small business owner, health care provider – and surviving the pandemic. We had to make so many changes to how our clinic operates, while constantly adapting to restrictions. Our number one priority remained to help our patients. I am very proud of the teamwork and drive within our clinic. What future goals have you set for yourself? To continue to be a part of this amazing community in as many ways possible. This includes through my work, children, and local activities and organizations. We live in such an incredible place and together we are so much stronger. What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? Relax and enjoy the fun. Sleep in and don’t sweat the small stuff.
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What was your childhood career dream? When I was seven I hosted a political birthday party - it has always been my dream to serve my community. What is your best habit? Keeping my unread emails at 0. What is your guilty pleasure? I’m obsessed with craft beer. I love showing off our three local breweries. Hopefully we will have more soon! Who or what is responsible for your work ethic? My parents instilled in me the value and importance of hard work. I’m also lucky to have been surrounded by a number of mentors over the years. I’m thankful for the influence of teachers, coaches, and employers who pushed me to be the best I could be. Tell us one improbable fact about yourself? I am a huge musical theatre nerd - my dream is to one day see Hamilton live on Broadway. What was your toughest career decision? The decision to run for public office was not an easy one. There are several barriers to young people running for office, including name recognition, funding, family sacrifices, and losing out on other career opportunities. Looking back, I’m thankful I made the decision to represent our community at city hall.
DYLAN KRUGER AGE 26 CITY COUNCILLOR City of Delta
What career highlight are you most proud of? My motion to permanently expand restaurant patios across Delta was unanimously approved by council. Though originally intended as a COVID measure, the expanded patio policy has created a more vibrant community, while also helping our businesses to survive. We must do everything we can to support our small businesses. What future goals have you set for yourself? As the youngest councillor in Delta’s history, I will continue to work to build a community where everyone feels welcome, regardless of age, background, or socioeconomic status. Families need support - especially when it comes to housing, transportation, and daycare - so that we can build a community that is accessible for everyone. What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? Don’t let anyone say you can’t do something because you are young. Be humble, work hard, and always be willing to learn.
What was your childhood career dream? Represent Canada at the Olympics. What is your best habit? I hate being late so I’m always early . What is your guilty pleasure? Chocolate! Who or what is responsible for your work ethic? My parents, they have always supported me and pushed me to work hard for goals. Plus they are the reason I’m so competitive! Tell us one improbable fact about yourself? In 2020 I completed a 2 week roadtrip to the Yukon and back by myself. What was your toughest career decision? Deciding whether to retire or not during the pandemic! I’m excited for life after field hockey but so happy I decided to continue because playing at a World Cup will be the highlight of my career! What career highlight are you most proud of? My two career highlights are winning a silver medal at the 2019 PanAm Games in Peru and more recently qualifying for my first World Cup which will be held in Spain this July.
SARA MCMANUS AGE 28 ATHLETE Field Hockey Canada
What future goals have you set for yourself? At this point in my career I’m focusing on the present so my goal is to have a good performance at the World Cup. But you never know, the Olympics is always on my mind! What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? Take advantage of new opportunities.
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What was your childhood career dream? When I was really little I wanted to be a doctor. As I got older, I wanted to be a writer. What is your best habit? Looking at the big picture before making decisions on the smaller details. What is your guilty pleasure? Staying up late to get things done after the kids go to sleep. Who or what is responsible for your work ethic? I think that I was born with determination, but I feel like work ethic was instilled in me from a young age by my parents. They always kept me busy with lots of activities when I was a kid including competitive fastpitch. Once a season, activity or project was started, it always had to be completed. Tell us one improbable fact about yourself? I have travelled to 27 countries. What was your toughest career decision? When I moved back to Ladner, I made the decision to leave the corporate career path and start working in non-profit. It was the best decision that I made as it was where I found my passion.
ASHLI OWEN AGE 39 COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation
What career highlight are you most proud of? I’m proud to be part of the DHCHF team. In particular, when COVID emerged and the world shut down, our Foundation Team, actively chose to be a positive support for the community - helping with in-kind donations, initiating sirens at 7p.m. and promoting community support towards the Delta Hospital staff (to name a few). What future goals have you set for yourself? I want to pass down the importance of community and philanthropy to the next generation. I also want to be a good role model for my kids by continuing to grow in my career, being present for my husband, kids, family and friends and making a positive impact on our community. What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? What other people think of me is none of my business. And always trust your gut feeling.
What was your childhood career dream? I always wanted to work with animals and anything to do with helping people that need it. What is your best habit? Always feeling the need to repurpose/give things to others that I cannot use or others cannot use anymore. What is your guilty pleasure? Taking pictures of anything and everything! Playing in ball/foam pits, being a top 10% Google reviewer, McDonald’s, wine! Who or what is responsible for your work ethic? Definitely came from my late mom! I am not sure she ever sat down, I too now have that problem. My Mom was absolutely amazing and a huge part of our community, she helped everybody she could that needed it and I love being able to follow in her footsteps. Tell us one improbable fact about yourself? I played & really enjoyed playing tackle football on the competitive girls team in high school. What was your toughest career decision? Choosing to leave the career of being a legal secretary to moving over to the exploration/mining sector. Both were amazing career opportunities that I loved, with great people. I worked in law right out of high school, so it was tough leaving the only industry I knew and “grew up” with.
MICAELA ROBINSON AGE 39 BUSINESS OWNER / OPERATOR / MOM / VOLUNTEER Kitty Kottage / Rock the Boat Seafood / Free table
What career highlight are you most proud of? Career means many things to me, including non-paid, dedicated opportunities that help progress myself & others. I did / do a lot of help with the homeless in Delta, in 2010 I received an Accommodation Award from the Delta Police. That was huge to me, especially since I hadn’t heard of it. What future goals have you set for yourself? Future goals would be to stay on the path I am now with my businesses, and continuing to grow them! With that being said, I also have a goal of being able to spend more time with family, while doing a healthier juggle of family and business! What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? Bullies will be bullies; they come in all walks of life. Stay strong, fluff it off; they don’t mean it!
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What was your childhood career dream? I have wanted to be a police officer since the age of 11. From a young age I was attracted to the profession largely because of my many positive interactions with the local police department. What is your best habit? My greatest habit is my commitment to my athletics. From a young age I have lived by a very disciplined lifestyle that includes training twice a day, eating healthy and practicing good sleeping habits. What is your guilty pleasure? My guilty pleasure is the occasional cheesecake. I enjoy all sorts of cheesecakes and will alter trips/vacations just to try the local cheesecake shop. Who or what is responsible for your work ethic? My work ethic comes from my parents who immigrated to Canada in the 90’s. I witnessed my parents balance multiple jobs in order to provide a decent life for me. Till this day my brother and I joke that we have never seen our mother sleep; she is always up before us even if we have 5 AM training and goes to bed last making sure everyone and everything has been taken care of. Tell us one improbable fact about yourself? I have never tried alcohol in my life. I made a personal promise to myself to not try alcohol until I am completely done competing in sports. What was your toughest career decision? Last summer I switched from the DPD VST which is a team that targets gang activity in the lower mainland to the DPD YLT which in contrast is a team that assists vulnerable youth within our community. I can now reflect back and say that I made the correct decision.
JASPREET SAHOTA AGE 29 CONSTABLE Delta Police Department
What career highlight are you most proud of? My greatest achievement thus far has been the ability to help others rise to their potential. The high school wrestling team that I coach are the defending 3X Provincial Champions and is now regarded as one of the best teams in Canada. What future goals have you set for yourself? In 2023 I want to qualify for the Paris Olympics in freestyle wrestling and I also want to help the NDSS Wrestling team place top 10 at the provincials. In July I am getting married and for that I have the goal of being the best husband that I can possibly be. What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? My advice to my 20-year-old self would be to dream big and not put any limits on myself.
What was your childhood career dream? I always wanted to be an architect. What is your best habit? I handwrite a to-do list each morning, and cross off tasks as I complete them. What is your guilty pleasure? I’m a sucker for 90’s RomComs... Who or what is responsible for your work ethic? In no particular order: my family, The Wealthy Barber, my first “real” boss and mentor, and good music. Tell us one improbable fact about yourself? I was once accused of stealing maple syrup from Rideau Hall, but the Governor General vouched for me. What was your toughest career decision? Leaving an unexpected, but established career in public affairs to enter the Police Academy. It’s cliche, but policing is a calling. Trust your gut, always.
JOEL THIRSK AGE 33 CONSTABLE - EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION UNIT Delta Police Department
What career highlight are you most proud of? I am fortunate to have too many (from two careers) to list just one, and all have been the result of true group efforts: from high-risk arrests that everyone goes home safely from, to establishing new teams and implementing progressive ideas. What future goals have you set for yourself? To know better and do better, every day; for myself, my teams, and my communities. What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? Be present, stretch, and don’t worry about what you can’t control.
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The conquest of God
The Apostle John tells us “for whoever is born of God conquers the world.”(1 John 5: 4) Read on their own, in light of human history, these words sound troubling. For conquest implies waging aggressive war, vanquishing an enemy and taking over with no regard for those who have been pushed aside. So these words of St. John need to be discerned very carefully. Let’s start with the word “world.” The “world” is a word defined differently in different places in the Bible. In a positive sense the world can mean all those whom Jesus came to save — which is all of humanity, and all of creation. Jesus defines the world positively in John 3:16 when he says, “God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so everyone who believes in him may not perish but have eternal life.”
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In another, negative, sense “the world” means all that which stands against God and all that God values — the sinful system of things that perpetuate oppression, exploitation, and other injustice. As sinful creatures, we are all part of this world and this world is part of us. John is defining “world” in this way. Hear the good news! God has gained victory over this world not through force and vio-
lence, but through love and peace. God has conquered through the cross of Christ, by suffering and dying at the hands of a sinful humanity, and rising again to forgive that same humanity. A key promise of the New Testament is that Christ will return to establish his kingdom in its fullness — a kingdom where sin, suffering and death will be no more. Christ has given us a share in his conquest by forgiving our sin and bestowing eternal life. The response to this great news is heard through the voice of the psalmist: “Sing a new song to the LORD, who has done marvelous things, whose right hand and holy arm have won the victory.” (Psalm 98:1) What is that song? How does it go? It is the song of a life reborn in Christ. It is the Easter song. Let us sing it together with all people today and forevermore.
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Search and rescue volunteers ensure local boaters stay safe Volunteers from Station 8 – Delta of the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue are dedicated to keeping the waters around Delta safe every day of the year. Dedication is definitely a key word as the trained crews of the all-volunteer group respond to calls within minutes of being paged, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Station leader Rob Gibson says 20 volunteers make up the station’s four crews that rotate coverage throughout the week. When a call is
received, the unit’s boat leaves the dock no more than 30 minutes later, so all volunteers must be ready to respond immediately. “We need dedicated volunteers, that’s for sure,” Gibson says. The rescue vessel is moored in the Point Roberts Marina to provide quicker access to the Strait of Georgia. Gibson says marine search and rescue volunteers are dispatched to all manner of calls, everything from boats running aground and those experiencing mechanical
issues to persons overboard, injuries and health issues. All members have first aid certificates and some have BC First Responder classification. Volunteers also offer boating safety programs, provide pleasure craft checks and deliver lectures on boating safety. Volunteers receive extensive training in a variety of fields, from first aid and radio operations to navigation and radar. The non-profit society also has a dozen or so volunteers that assist with administration
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A guide to outdoor lighting Lighting is an essential component of interior and exterior home design. Not only does lighting add style and make spaces more appealing, when done correctly, it also makes a home safer and more functional. Homeowners who plan to utilize outdoor spaces like backyards, front porches and walkways to the fullest should think carefully about lighting. These guidelines can assist with selecting outdoor lighting fixtures. Security lighting Flood lights and security lights are a good investment for those who want to beef up visibility and security around the home. These lights are highintensity and designed to illuminate large areas. The brightness and reach can serve as a preventive measure to keep animals and even criminals away. Motion-sensor lights will
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Wills & Estates
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NOTARY PUBLIC
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A will often needs to go through probate.
A will’s executor or adminstrator can be one person or several people A will is a legal document left by someone who’s died. It lets the court know what to do with that person’s estate A will often needs to go through probate, a process that ensures the will is real and was left by the deceased. Wills usually name an executor, or an administrator, who is responsible for carrying out the instructions in the will. The executor or administrator can be one person or several people. Basic duties of the executor or administrator include: * Completing an inventory and valuation of all assets and debts * Gathering names and addresses of all beneficiaries and next-of-kin * Cancelling subscriptions and charge cards, redirecting mail and wrapping up other personal matters * Taking control of all assets, including the
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transfer of ownership registrations and the collection of any debts * Paying all valid or proven debts left to the estate (the executor or administrator may be held personally liable for these debts if they remain unpaid after the distribution of the estate) * Filing tax returns for the deceased and for the estate * Selling assets as necessary and distributing the estate * Preparing and obtaining approval from the beneficiaries, heirsat-law or the court for accounts showing assets, receipts, disbursements, and distribution of the estate If no will was left by the deceased, certain individuals are eligible to apply for a grant of administration in order to handle the estate. If successful, the person who is named as administrator is legally able to
distribute the estate. A grant of administration can also be used to assign an administrator if: * The deceased did not name an executor * The executor has died since the will was made and no alternate executor was named * The executor gives up the right to apply to the court for probate A lawyer is not required in order to apply for a grant of administration. If you do hire a lawyer, legal fees are considered a proper expense and may be paid out of the estate (subject to the approval of the beneficiaries, heirs-at-law or the court). Anyone who applies for a grant of administration on their own must be well prepared and ready to do a lot of paperwork. -Information courtesy of Government of B.C.
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May is "Gift of Sport" Month
Help us invest in their future We cannot do this without you, as every donation helps. KidSport Delta is a community chapter of KidSport Canada. Every dollar raised in Delta stays in Delta. Your support will help provide a local child the opportunity to experience a season of sport. We provide grants to help cover the costs of registration fees so that all kids aged 18 and under in Delta can play a season of sport. Our chapter accepts applications and administers grants of up to $500 per child per calendar year, for kids who live in Delta. We want to be ready to help all children who otherwise would not be able to participate in Sports. You can give by donating at the link below or mail a cheque:
https://kidsportcanada.ca/british-columbia/delta/deltagiftofsport/ Average cost for kids to participate in Sports each year: Swim Club from $500 Cheer from $500 Football from $225 & up Volleyball from $450 Gymnastics from $250 & up Equestrian from $500 Martial Arts / Karate from $500
Ringette from $265 & up Baseball from $215 & up Basketball from $500 Ball Hockey from $150 Ice Hockey from $500 Fastball from $300 Figure Skating from $500
Soccer from $155 & up Lacrosse from $310 & up Figure Skating from $500 Curling from $225
THANK YOU TO OUR LOYAL SPONSORS
If you want to play, we can help!
Apply Online today for a Grant.
For more details, visit https://kidsportcanada.ca/british-columbia/delta/ Email: kidsportdelta@gmail.com Address: 5170 Wallace Ave. Delta BC V4M 1A1
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May 12, 2022 The Delta Optimist A47
DELTA SPORTS
SDSS grad leads UBC to golf title
Russell Howlett continued his outstanding freshman season by leading the UBC Thunderbirds to top honours at the Cascade Conference Men’s Golf Championships in Oregon. UBC finished four shots ahead of Lewis-Clarke State to secure an automatic berth into the NAIA Championships, slated for May 17 to 20 in Illinois. The South Delta Secondary graduate and Beach Grove junior product nearly took the individual title too, losing in a playoff to Bushnell University’s Andrew Webb. Howlett (70-74-74) and Webb (69-79-70) were all square with three holes remaining in the 54-hole championship. Webb bogeyed the par-4 17th hole, but Howlett missed a par putt on the 54th hole – forcing the playoff. It was back in October when Howlett earned top individual honours, leading UBC to the Canada West Championship.
Contact Mark at mbooth@deltaoptimist.com or 604-946-4451
Islanders open season on Saturday Changes for B.C. Junior “A” League includes reducing schedule to just 14 games MARK BOOTH
m b o o t h - d e l t a - o p t i m i s t .c o m
A later start to the season with fewer regular season games should only increase the entertainment value for fans of the B.C. Junior “A” Lacrosse League (BCJALL). The province’s top circuit for players between 17 and 21 years of age, has made some significant changes since the last time it played a fullseason prior to the pandemic in 2019. The regular season starts Friday, which is about three weeks later than usual thanks to the schedule being reduced from 21 to 14 games. Each of the eight teams will play each other twice (home-andaway) with the top six advancing to the postseason in early July. The first and second place teams will get byes to the semi-finals while the other four teams (3-versus-6 and 4-versus-5) will play a best-of-three
series to see who joins them. The mid-May start should mean most teams will have key players back on the floor from their collegiate field lacrosse seasons. The extended playoffs are an attempt to provide more momentum for the B.C. teams that will advance to the Minto Cup national championships, typically in late August. The Delta Islanders will be trying to get back to the post-season for the first time since they won their only league title back in 2016. They open their league schedule Saturday when the Langley Thunder pay a visit to the Ladner Leisure Centre at 7 p.m. “There’s a couple of reasons why we are trying this for this year. Each season we go through the trials and tribulations of having kids at school and coming back so late. We want to showcase our premier players and the later start will give teams a better opportunity to
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Delta Islanders will open the 2022 B.C. Junior “A” Lacrosse League season Saturday when Langley visits the Ladner Leisure Centre at 7 p.m. play at full strength,” explained Delta general manager Dave Bremner. “With just 14 games, we also expect the intensity of the games to be much higher, which brings out better lacrosse. “There’s also the hope of what we would call
being ‘battle ready’ for the Minto Cup. We’re hoping that with seven games, a little bit longer playoff series, will get us ready playing against the top tier talent.” Bremner went on to add there will be about eight rule changes too
including face-offs that will be similar to the National Lacrosse League. The five-second crease count is down to four and teams now have eight seconds to get the ball across centre compared to 10. All tweaks are to speed up the game.
Trade takes former Sun Devil star’s CFL career to Hamilton MARK BOOTH
m b o o t h @ d e l t a - o p t i m i s t .c o m
A former South Delta Sun Devils football star is taking his career to the “Steeltown.” Grant McDonald, a key member of the SDSS 2014 provincial “AAA” championship team, was traded by the Edmonton Elks to the Hamilton TigerCats last week. The 22-year-old, 6-foot-3 235-pound linebacker, is coming off an impressive CFL rookie season, registering 16 special team tackles in 14 games.
Offensive lineman Kyle something good. Saxelid is also headed to “It’s a good deal for us Hamilton in a complex deal and the direction that we are that included multiple picks headed with Grant fitting the in the 2022 CFL Draft, includmold. He is a highly producing the No. 8 and No. 28 picks tive and competitive athlete heading back to Edmonton. that we are excited to have “This wasn’t an overnight here in Hamilton.” deal,” said Hamilton presiThe trade caught McDonald dent of football operations off guard. Grant McDonald and head coach Orlando He had leased an apartSteinhauer. “Grant is a player ment in Edmonton for the we had targeted and in order to get upcoming season with training camp something good we have to give up just days away.
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Still, it’s an opportunity he’s excited about with the Tiger-Cats looking to make another run back to the Grey Cup. “I had no idea up until last night (May 2), but you have to take these things in stride. That’s pro sports,” said McDonald who is now going to be apartment hunting in Hamilton with Saxelid. “You know they are a terrific organization that has a solid team. It’s exciting to be going to a franchise that obviously is shooting to win a championship this coming season.”
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Sports
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Jays continue torrid start with win in Kamloops B.C. Premier Baseball League frontrunners capture Best of the West Showcase tourney
An outstanding start to the 2022 season now includes a prestigious tournament title for the Delta Blue Jays. Riding a B.C. Premier Baseball League (BCPBL) best 12-3 record into Kamloops, the Jays went unbeaten in five games to capture the Premier Division at the Best of the West Showcase Invitational. An all BCPBL championship game on Sunday saw Delta rally to defeat the Victoria Eagles 5-2. Trailing 2-0 in the sixth, Malakai Dubreuil came through with a clutch two-out hit to tie the game and three more runs followed. The Jays’ pitching, which was outstanding throughout the tournament, took over from there with terrific work from Noah Thomas, Noah del Rosario and Noah Bourgeois. Delta opened the playoffs with a 10-2 victory over Académie de Baseball du Canada, based out of Quebec.
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Delta Blue Jays went undefeated to take top honours at the Best of the West Showcase. Winning pitcher Hayden Cuthbertson was superb, striking out 10 in just under five innings of work with his fastball hitting 90-mph. The offence was led by Kyle Heburn and Bourgeois with two hits apiece.
Round-robin play started with a 2-1 triumph over the North Shore Twins. Everett Swaim started on the hill, followed by Thomas with a big hold, and Ryan Heppner finishing it off. Kenny Scott, had a big game
going 2-2 with a triple and a double. Delta then defeated Big League Experience 3-0 behind Carson Latimer’s twohitter over five innings. He also struck out seven. Kyle Matsunuma had a pair of hits.
The semi-final berth was secured with a 2-2 tie against Alberta’s Vauxhall Academy. It was Heppner’s turn to shine on the mound and he didn’t disappoint, striking out eight in five innings while showcasing his 90-mph fastball. Extra innings…. -Latimer and Heppner are among 30 players from across the country who have been named to the Baseball Canada Junior National Team’s Dominican MLB Academy Tour from May 11 to 21. The squad will play 16 games over the 11 days against professional players that will be participating in the Dominican Summer League this season. - The Delta Jays Bantam Prep team also enjoyed a strong showing in Kamloops, reaching the semi-final of the Bantam Premier Division before falling to eventual champion Langley Blaze. Delta currently sits second in league play with an 8-2 record.
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High-end finishes throughout including quartz counters, luxury vinyl plank flooring, GE appliance package including W & D, Riobel fixtures, and Hardiplank siding. Each unit has a private yard space ideal for pets and a BBQ. Full 2-5-10 new home warranty included. Starting from $1,100,000.
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CORNER LOT WITH A LEGAL 2 BEDROOM SUITE!
4561 53 STREET, LADNER
$1,449,000
NEW BUILD HOME IN GREAT LOCATION • 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms • 3,264 sqft of living space on a 4,576 sqft lot • Fenced yard • Close to Ladner Village, schools and more!
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$2,199,000
STUNNING NEW BUILD HOME ON GREAT STREET • 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms • 3,088 sqft of living space on a 4,586 sqft lot • Main floor features a bedroom & full bathroom • Huge master bedroom w/ walk-in closet, soaker tub & shower • A/C, security cameras, built-in vacuum, radiant heating and more!
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$2,238,000
THOUSANDS OF SUCCESSFUL TRANSACTIONS!
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• 2,300 sqft of living space on a 6,835 sqft lot • 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • RV/boat parking • Centrally located close to shopping, schools & recreation
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THE FIRM REAL ESTATE SERVICES LTD. 101 4755 51ST Street Delta, BC V4K 2W2
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BRAND NEW LUXURY HOME • 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms • 3,323 sqft of living space on a 4,586 sqft lot • Open concept living with huge living and dining rooms • 3rd floor features a spacious loft with a full bathroom • A/C, double-car garage, Navien tankless hot water & security system w/ cameras and more!
5094A BENTLEY DRIVE, LADNER
$2,268,000
STUNNING NEWER BUILD FAMILY HOME • 6 bedrooms, 5 bathroom • 5,019 sqft of living on a 7,869 sqft lot • Chef’s kitchen w/ white cabinetry & S/S appliances • Basement boasts 2 bedroom in-law suite • A/C, security system & large covered patio w/ outdoor kitchen 5483 15B AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN
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POTENTIAL 4 LOT SUBDIVISION • Existing home in excellent condition • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • 2,586 sqft of living space on a 35,937 sqft lot • Ocean views and unbeatable location 1688 OCEAN PARK ROAD, SOUTH SURREY/WHITE ROCK
$3,488,800
BREATHTAKING 180 DEGREE OCEAN & MOUNTAIN VIEWS FROM THIS CUSTOM BUILT HOME • 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms • 6,061 sqft of living space on a 10,720 sqft lot • Custom german doors & windows, Miele appliances, wok kitchen • 800 sqft rooftop deck • Legal 1 bedroom suite • Home gym, sauna, movie theatre & much more! 353 55 STREET, TSAWWASSEN
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1215 PACIFIC DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN
$4,288,000
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$8,880,000
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$4,959,000 USD
OVER 20 ACRES IN DELTA • Industrial zoning in strategic location • Close to George Massey Tunnel and HWY 17 & 99
5871 60 AVENUE, LADNER
$24,998,800
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• 7,918 sqft of living on a 26,125 sqft lot • 2 master bedroom suites both w/ walk-in closets • Timeless elegance & grandeur with an open floor plan • Over 200 degree views of the mountains & ocean • Park-like backyard w/ inground pool
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5691 GOLDENROD CRESCENT
3507 40TH STREET
104 4977 TSAWWASSEN SPRINGS
3541 41B STREET
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#203 4815 55B STREET
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#310 6263 RIVER ROAD
459 SHANNON WAY
4905 47A AVENUE
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38 TSAWWASSEN BEACH ROAD
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553 56 STREET
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598 TSAWWASSEN BEACH ROAD
50 CENTENNIAL PARKWAY
1079 WALALEE DRIVE
4926 4 AVENUE
2915 SQ. FT. HOME ON A 57,063 SQ. FT. LOT
4 BEDS / 4 BATHS / 3868 SQ. FT.
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$2,198,000
134 CENTENNIAL PARKWAY
1260 ENDERBY AVENUE
5170 GALWAY DRIVE
2009 SQ. FT. HOME ON A 9193 SQ. FT. LOT
3 BEDS / 3 BATHS / 2410 SQ. FT.
4 BEDS / 3 BATHS / 3186 SQ. FT.
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$869,000
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105 5900 FERRY ROAD
4909 1 AVENUE
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3 BEDS / 2 BATHS / 2042 SQ. FT.
4 BEDS / 4 BATHS / 2895 SQ. FT.
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Adorable Beach Grove Rancher is preparing to hit the market next week. Stay tuned!
305 1120 TSATSU SHORES DRIVE $799,000
2 BEDS | 2 BATHS | 880 SQ. FT. | BUILT 1996 Live your BEST life on the beach! This is truly a one of a kind building. Stunning westerly views from the 3rd floor unit. Move in ready. Take full advantage of 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 2 underground parking stalls, a gym and the ocean at your doorstep. Paddle boarding and crab for dinner....don’t hesitate or it will be gone! Close to BC Ferries, Tsawwassen Mills, Tsawwassen Springs and all just 30 minutes from the city! Book your private showing today!
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14 4748 54A STREET $998,000
205 1738 55A STREET $999,000
1210 MORRIS CRESCENT $1,799,000
3 BEDS | 3 BATHS 1,501 SQ. FT. | BUILT 1997
3 BEDS | 4 BATHS 2,012 SQ. FT. | BUILT 2015
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4 BEDS | 3 BATHS 2,324 SQ. FT. | BUILT 1980
D L O S 11 6427 HAMMERMILL AVENUE $1,099,999 3 BEDS | 3 BATHS 1,607 SQ. FT. | BUILT 2021
Sutton Group Seafair Realty 1625 - 56 Street, Delta, British Columbia V4L 2B2 | 604-790-5859 | www.alisonsteen.com
Bob Cooke
604-943-SOLD(7653) • bobcooke@telus.net Serving Ladner, Tsawwassen and the world for over 30 years. $1,8 70,0 00
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FAMILY PERFECT 5445 CANDLEWYCK WYND, TWSN Over $200,000 spent on updates in the last 16 years. Everything is done from top to bottom. 4 bedrooms, new kitchen, baths, windows, roof, siding & heating. 2 levels on a quiet street close to everything and it backs on to a tennis court. LD SO
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Now owns a condo at Peregrine South. 1792 Starling Dr.
My Happy Buyers
Now own a condo at Peregrine North. 1892 Starling Dr.
Another Happy Buyer
Now owns a new home in Beech grove. 1492 Gillespie Dr.
RE/MAX Progroup Realty 5360 12th Avenue, Delta, BC.
HOME WANTED
Me and my friends are up for adoption at the Delta Community Animal Shelter 604-940-7111
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Realtor® Speaks Mandarin & Cantonese
WE HAVE BUYERS FOR: apartments (1-3 bdrms), ranchers (renovated), homes with in-law suites, homes with views! JUST LISTED!
$1,769,000
JUST MOVE IN!
FULLY RENOVATED WITH HIGH QUALITY! 5354 WESTMINSTER AVENUE, LADNER
3 BDRMS, 3 BATHS! 1,849 SQ.FT. ON 6,609 SQ.FT. PRIVATE LOT, BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED, SUNNY BACK GARDENS! CLOSE TO EVERYTHING LADNER OFFERS! MLS# R2682686
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REGENCY REALTY
1333 - 56th St, Tsawwassen (next to Starbucks)
100 YEARS
May 12, 2022 The Delta Optimist A59
THE CHANCEYS REAL ESTATE GROUP Over 2,500 Homes Sold CITY REALTY
604-946-8899
info@thechanceyteam.com
LINDA CHANCEY
thechanceys.com
Personal Real Estate Corp.
BOB CHANCEY Personal Real Estate Corp.
JUST LISTED
CANU CONDO - RARE FIND! Bright and spacious 1,095 square foot, 2 bedroom corner condo with a panoramic & picturesque views. Great open concept, living room with electric fireplace, kitchen with granite counters, large island and eating area which take you to the main deck for outdoor enjoyment. Master bedroom features ensuite with separate shower and tub. Good size second bedroom with second cozy deck for quiet moments of relaxation. Loads of windows, overlooking greenery and the Chilukthan Slough. Located in the heart of Ladner on a quiet no-thru street, walk to all shops, parks, library, community center - literally all amenities. Call for your private viewing this weekend.
308, 4689 52A Street, Ladner
$829,000
JUST LISTED
WELCOME TO VILLAGE GREEN. Terrific townhouse with over 1,500 square feet. Open concept main floor features living room with gas fireplace, 2 decks, kitchen with loads of cabinets, spacious eating area and 2 pce bath. Upstairs has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, and there is option for 4th bedroom or office on the lower level. Deck off the kitchen is great for BBQ’s and there is also a patio for enjoying outdoor entertaining. Well managed family friendly complex within walking distance to recreation, parks, bus and shops. One car garage and single carport. Pet friendly (1 large dog or 2 small dogs and 2 cats). Call for your private viewing this weekend.
34, 4787 57 Street, Ladner
$849,900
100 YEARS
A60 The Delta Optimist May 12, 2022
DeanBauck, Real Estate Consultant
I’ll Work For You!
Personal Real Estate Corporation
www.deanbauck.com www.deanbauck.com e dbauck@deanbauck.com p 604.603.8538
1333 56 th Street, Delta, BC V4L 2A6
New Listing in Beach Grove!
Regency Realty Ltd Independently Owned and Operated Broker
Independently Owned and Operated Broker
$1,590,000
1688 57 Street Open Sat & Sun 2 - 4 Beautifully renovated 3 bedroom, 3 full bath side split located in a quiet location close to amenities. Reconstructed ʻdown to the studsʼ with high quality materials and applications. Spectacularly refinished kitchen, bathrooms, windows, electrical, furnace, on demand hot water just get the list started. Private, spacious & fully fenced yard on 7460 sf lot. Come to see for yourself at the open of call to book your own personal viewing. You will love this home!
Call Dean 604.603.8538 Boundary Bay!
39 66A Street The most fabulous beach and community in all the land around us! This is the Bayʼs absolute best inland neighbourhood – south of 1A Ave with loads of charm, history and character. This is a 7133 sf property with a west rear yard on a no through street. Pleasing, open plan 2100 sf 4 bedroom & den home with 4 baths incl 5 piece ensuite. Built in 1986 it has HW heat, thermo windows, built in vac and stylish Euro kitchen. Rare offering – book your viewing now!
Call Dean 604.603.8538
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DeanBauck 604.603.8538 Personal Real Estate Corpora�on
$1,625,000
100 YEARS
May 12, 2022 The Delta Optimist A61
the heart of our business is people.
TSAWWASSEN 4997 KADOTA DRIVE
RICHMOND 203-7411 MINORU BLVD
SOUTH SURREY 17245 3A AVENUE
ROOM TO MOVE & ideally located in one of Sunny Tsawwassen’s quintessential family friendly neighborhoods and sitting on a sprawling 9700+ sq ft lot. With 4 bedrooms, Den, Rec. Room & 3 Bathrooms, this floor plan incorporates all of the qualities that are optimal for an active family.
Woodridge Estates has always maintained a solid reputation as a great place to live in Richmond. The suite & building have had improvements over time and are ideally located steps to some of Richmond’s best and newest amenities.
Spring has sprung & with it, the absolutely perfect family home on one of the larger lots in the popular Summerfield neighbourhood in the Pacific Douglas area of South Surrey. This timeless, bright & updated home has 5 Bed, 3 Bath + flex room & 3523 sq ft that incl’s an unauthorized 2 Bed, 1 Bath basement.
2 Bed | 1 Bath | 880 ft2
4 Bed + Den | 3 Bath | 2202 ft2
$479,000
$1,599,000
5 Bed | 4 Bath | 3523 ft2
$2,099,000
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TSAWWASSEN 413 5011 SPRINGS BLVD
TSAWWASSEN 1688 GOLF CLUB DRIVE
TSAWWASSEN 6751 MEREDITH PLACE
LADNER C303-4831 53 STREET
$1,450,000
$1,574,900
$2,499,000
$599,999
2 Bed + Den | 3 Bath | 1658 ft2
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3 Bed | 2 Bath | 1800 ft 2
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4 Bed + Den | 3 Bath | 3915 ft2
sold
2 Bed | 2 Bath | 1240 ft2
sold
LADNER 4953 56 STREET
TSAWWASSEN 112 1175 FERGUSON ROAD
TSAWWASSEN 1365 duncan drive
LADNER 5678 clipper road
$1,495,000
$439,000
$1,399,000
$1,688,000
4 Bed + Den | 3 Bath | 2360 ft2
1 Bed | 1 Bath | 832 ft 2
2 Bed | 1 Bath | 1033 ft2
3 Bed | 2 Bath | 1590 ft2
THE HEART OF OUR BUSINESS IS PEOPLE WITH SERVICE DEEPLY ROOTED IN THE COMMUNITY,
Becir Real Estate and the Delta Hockey Academy are a partnership focused on delivering consistent, high level results while we continue to build relationships and help local families. brad: 604-779-6764
frank: 604-862-5731
becirrealestate.com
Regency Realty Ltd.
Independently Owned & Operated
1333 56 Street, Delta
100 YEARS
A62 The Delta Optimist May 12, 2022
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS IF YOU KNOW THE SECRET! Take advantage of the current real estate market
TheDeltaGroup.ca
Tim & Sharon “We Can Relate” NEW
Tim Rohwer
604-762-2041
Commercial Residential Specialist info@thedeltagroup.ca
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• Spacious 1800sf 4 Bedroom 2 Bath family home • Custom designed WOW kitchen-granite counters, eating bar, SS appliances, Eurorite custom cabinets • Outdoor entertainers paradise-3 tiered deck, large patio, children’s play structure in 7000 sf garden lot • Centrally located to schools & Shopping in Historical Ladner
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• 1881sf two level 4 Bedroom Bath updated home
• Open Plan kitchen with eating area, huge living room plus recreation room • Low Maintenance 7017sf gardens with gate access to fields--BONUS quiet friendly neighbourhood • Steps to schools, and Ladner Village
$1,449,000 4316 49 Street
4436 46B Street
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• Sunny & Bright 2 bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse
2 car garage • Private back yard plus 8500 sf resort facilities • Location is only minutes away from shopping & schools • Great investment as pets & rentals allowed
$1,449,800 #95 30989 Westridge Place $715,000
WHITE ROCK
604-760-7163
Residential Seniors Specialist info@thedeltagroup.ca Regency Realty Ltd. 1333 - 56th St., Delta, BC V4L 2A6
Want to Sell? Ask about our `Top Dollar’ Marketing Plan!
Need to Buy? Our `Qualified Buyers’ Program always wins out!
ENJOY LIFESTYLE AT BENTLEY WYND!
TOP OF WORLD VIEWS!
• Enjoy panoramic ocean/Mt. Baker views from this 2 Bdrm 2Bath 1242 sf cond • Spacious 1585sf rancher stye 2 bedroom 2 bath condo • Beautifully updated wide open layout features • Check out the 2 balconies,eating area plus family room, 9’ ceilings, hardwood floors, formal dining and living room with cozy gas fireplace • 5 piece ensuite, eatin kitchen and oversized • Great for inhouse entertaining after enjoying a dip in windows to enjoy the views the pool • Large balcony, corner unit and 2 parking spots • 2 parking spots and steps only to Richmod centre • Steps only to all White Rock amenities
#103 7660 Minoru Blvd
Ladner-Call for Price
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Gus says to make perfect crop circles, use his pro-tractor!
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REAL ESTATE QUESTIONS? JUST GIVE US A CALL!
Connecting agents to the community Reach more home buyers and sellers in your market
604-439-2623 | rewads@glaciermedia.ca
100 YEARS
May 12, 2022 The Delta Optimist A63
Joanne Prest
Sales & Property Management
604-828-2975
Put Bev’s 15+ years of experience to work for you. Bev and her team will work to get top dollar for you in this very aggressive housing market!
joanne@prestrealestate..ca
Independently Owned & Operated
Royal LePage Regency Realty Ltd.. 1333 - 56 Street, Tsawwassen, BC C Office: 604-943-7411
Providing Friendly, Professional Service Since 1992. $5,288,000
! AR UL VIEW C TA NT EC FRO P S NEA C O
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New Listing!
SOLD! 1043 PACIFIC DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN 968 52A Street $1,630,000 Massive corner lot!
• RARE! OCEAN-FRONT 20,273 sq.ft. lot with panoramic views West to the Strait of Georgia & Gulf Islands.
#105 - 1428 56 St. $629,000 Fabulous 2 level condo
• IMMACULATE 4,190 sq.ft. 4-bedroom executive home has been professionally renovated from top to bottom. • AMAZING west-facing yard is perfect for relaxing and entertaining! Salt water pool, hot tub, outdoor kitchen & wet bar, gas fire pit, and numerous seating areas.
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$1,199,900
1651 Adanac Street Vancouver
Open house Saturday 2-4 - 5358 Westminster Ave Great Deal Rancher! Large wheelchair friendly home perfectly set up for a owner and caregiver. Open concept layout with extensive use of hardwood throughout. Lots of possibilities here, all situated on a 5000 sqft south facing lot in west Ladner. Call to view!
Greg Zyp 604-807-9700
TSAWWASSEN
$438,800
New Listing Great value one bedroom condo! Corner end unit with large private patio, wood fireplace, new flooring, paint, cabinets, fixtures and shows like a new place. A must to see. Greg Zyp 604-807-9700
5769 48A Avenue Ladner
Gorgeous character home steps Ideal Family home on large 8300+ sqft from vibrant Commercial Drive. lot. Updated kitchen opens to Spacious covered deck. Heated 27x14 workshop Lots of updates and suite. or studio.
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lynncameron@telus.net Regency Realty Ltd. 1333 56th St., Tsaw.
100 YEARS
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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
Personal Real Estate Corpora�on
President’s Club - 2020 Top 1% - REBGV
NEW LISTING
#65-10200 4th Ave, Richmond $729,000 3480 River Road, Ladner Tucked away! Located in a quiet neighbourhood close to everything Steveston has to offer! This upper level corner unit in Manoah Village has a bright open floorplan, oversized pa�o and tasteful upgrades.
297 55th Street, Tsaw
$3,499,000 5586 6th Avenue, Tsaw
Absolutely Stunning execu�ve family home offering an incredible panoramic view of ocean, farmland and mountains! Completely restored home in 2016 with high end finishing and cra$smanship. Over 3,290 SF with pool, pu"ng green, home theatre, designer kitchen and 5 spa like baths. This home is a 10++
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SL 118 Salt & Meadow, Tsaw
SOLD 5002 60A St, Ladner
$2,330,000
$1,399,000 1408 55 Street, Tsaw
$1,799,000
THE PERFECT PACKAGE! Large 1/2 duplex in prime loca�on. Seldom do these housing op�ons come available. A lot of livability with 4 oversized bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, garage, extra parking including room for an RV, large exterior shed, fully fenced yard for kids & pets with a sunny south exposure. Many updates throughout including newer roof. No strata fees. Easy walk to both Elementary and High School, transporta�on, beach & Prada Coffee in the Southlands.
SOLD
SL4 Boardwalk 5, Tsaw 5401 Paton Dr, Ladner B502 4831 53 St, Ladner
SOLD
$4,399,000 1212 Pacific Drive, Tsaw
What an opportunity to own a seldom available 5 acre mini estate in historic Ladner. Located Across from Westham Island Bridge. This property offers a sprawling 2189 squarefoot three bedroom rancher with extensive updates including spa like bathrooms and a huge great room concept design with gourmet kitchen area. Enjoy your mornings with the expensive sunroom with access to a huge pa�o area. Three outbuildings included offering endless op�ons!
SOLD B304-1248 Hunter Rd, Tsaw
SOLD 4916 7A Ave, Tsaw
SOLD 4729 60B St, Ladner
ROYALTY IN TSAWWASSEN! LUXURY CUSTOM BUILT HOME nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac in Stahaken. This 4,249sq$ 4-bedroom & den home is tastefully designed and boasts excep�onal cra$smanship with 2x6 construc�on, High ceilings & a#en�on to detail. Book your private viewing today!
BRIGHT & INVITING! Spacious and efficient floorplan for today’s ac�ve and growing family with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and large home office. Plenty of room for everyone to enjoy their own space while s�ll staying connected. Prime loca�on on a lightly travelled street with underground services and exclusively places next to Highland Park. The large, secluded deck directly off the kitchen is perfect for lazy summer a$ernoons and welcomes neighbours and friends. Excellent walkability to the centre of Tsawwassen including Thri$y’s, Schools, ameni�es & coffee. Well-located, Well-maintained!
SOLD 5391 44 Ave, Ladner
SOLD 5039 Massey Dr, Ladner
SOLD #55-2469 164 St, Surrey
SOLD 4882 2 Ave, Tsaw
100 YEARS
$1,499,000 NEW LISTING
$2,600,000 NEW LISTING
NEW LISTING
May 12, 2022 The Delta Optimist A65
SOLD OVER ASKING
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6610 3rd Avenue Boundary Bay
1492 Gillespie Road
Masterpiece by Hemingford homes with views of Beach Grove Golf Course. Over 3000 sq ft 5 bedroom & den, 6 bathrooms. Luxurious master with covered deck , large walkin and spa-like ensuite, High end finishings including full Miele appliance package, radiant heat on all 3 levels, large covered patio off of dining room, vaulted ceiling in the great room. Engineered hardwood and 2x2 tile throughout. A/C + Nest room control throughout.
$1,588,000
Boundary Bay - Fantastic opportunity to own/live in one of the best Beach Communities in the lower mainland. 2 blocks to Centennial Beach Park where you’ll find sandy beaches ideal for paddle boarding, kit surfing, fishing/crabbing, boating or leisurely strolls on the beach or many nature paths. Enjoy your morning coffee a few block away at the new vibrant Southlands community and coming soon a new farmer’s market & brew pub. This 2265 sq. ft 2 level home with 3 generous size bedrooms + 1 1/2 bathrooms up and a spacious 1 bedroom legal suite down which is rented month to month. Featuring Open floor plan, updated kitchens, windows, roof, flooring and more. Corner lot, fenced back yard, Entertainment sized sundeck, ample parking and storage. Great starter home or revenue property.
5976 Kirkwood Road Beach Grove
Beautifully renovated (with permits) Beach Grove home only steps to the beach, golf course, elementary school and town center. This over 2700 sq ft 5 bedroom (3 up 2 down) plus 3 bathrooms has room to grow and has been tastefully updated while still maintaining the Beach Grove cottage charm. Gorgeous kitchen with tons of work space, quartz counters and high end stainless appliances. Stunning vaulted living room with river rock wood burning fireplace + large games/flex room on main. Master bedroom up with spa like en-suite and large walk-in closet.
RE/MAX Progroup Realty | 5360 12th Avenue, Delta, BC V4M 2B3 | Office 604.943.8080 | Eugene@eugenek.ca | deltarealestate.net
LANCE HUGHES Personal Real Estate Corporation
604.943.8080
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778.688.5972
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Re/Max Progroup Realty
$3,998,000
JUST LISTED
TOP 10% OF GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS® based on realtors sales for 2015-2018
CALL FOR A FREE MARKET EVALUATION 5440 16 Ave, Tsawwassen • MLS# R2679020 • $1,499,000 ING
New Home Construction, 4 bedrooms/4 baths, high end finishing and approximately 4000 sq ft . Completion end of April.
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$2,199,000
645 English Bluff
16,264 sq.ft. private estate lot overlooking Georgia Strait. Walk-through the front door into the grand foyer, and over 5200 sq.ft. of living space. Features real hardwood throughout with 5 bedrooms upstairs including gym. The extra large master has 5 pce ensuite & private western exposed terrace. Downstairs has gourmet kitchen, family room, billiards room, wine room & office. Double oversized garage & lots of parking. Great family home on prestigious English Bluff Road.
1482 SQ.FT.
$999,000
OPEN SUNDAY 2-4PM Rarely available Mid Century modern rancher nestled on a sprawling south facing 10,655 square foot lot. This little gem has a chic + stylish vibe.
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Custom quality built 7 bedroom home for current owner with 2-5-10 Home Warranty balance. 9’ celings both on the main and upper floors. Features include: custom kitchen with highend appliances including a wok/spice kitchen, in floor radiant heat, AC, crown mouldings Alarm, security cameras & surround sound in family room. Extra storage space in crawl. Bonus- legal 2 bedroom suite rented @ $2000.00 per month. 2 car detached garage off back lane access.
#304-5555 13A Avenue
Western exposed 3rd floor corner unit with gorgeous lake views from the 2 balconies. Excellent floor plan with 2 bedroom / 2 baths and 1482 sq feet of living. Features include: hardwood floors thru-out, updated kitchen, 2 underground parking and storage lockers.
100 YEARS
A66 The Delta Optimist May 12, 2022
AMAZING EVER CHANGING VIEWS!
111 ALPENWOOD LANE Absolutely stunning Colonial home perched at one of the highest elevations of Tsawwassen offers spectacular ocean, White Rock, Mt. Baker and coastal mountain views. This immaculate 2,925 sq. ft. 4 bedroom home with large rooms throughout exudes pride of ownership and features quality upgrades last year to the building g envelope including West Coast windows, sid d g and top ding p notch paint. The perfect comfortablle l family home h that also offers an IKO roof, Lorex hardwired 8 camera securityy system and lots of storage in the roof line. Th h impeccable almost 10,000 sq. ft. of he grounds outside offers over 30 different species providing a parklike environment and has a 9 zone computer controlled irrigation g system to keep it all lush. Truly a rare find d d!!
$1,788,800
JUST LISTED!
MLS R2665596 360º TO OUR
A HIDDEN GEM!
1315 MALVERN PLACE
Spacious comfortable 1250 sq. ft. 2 bedroom rancher on huge g 9440 sq. ft. quiet CDS lot with a detached d 23 x 15'4 insulated garage/shop plumbed w/natural gas is less g th h han 5 minute walk to Tsawwassen town core. The open plan features a vaulted great room which includes a large kitchen w/skylight looking onto spacious living room with amazing stone wall fireplace w/ gas insert that keeps the place super cozy and all other rooms are generous in size. The massive dog friendly fenced yard offers a large vegetable garden on the East side and a sunny private West backyard w/nice sundrenched patio looking onto the hot tub, green house and garage. This is the ideal starter home or perfect downsizing g home with a convenient location to everyth h hing.
DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH!
151 5421 10TH AVENUE SPACIOUS open plan Sundial unit with huge g living room looking onto gard d den patio area with great p morning sun. The T master is large and features a walk through g closet to the main bathroom whiich i has been updated and the kitchen cabinets were also done at some point. Some new flooring and paint will g go a long way here! Ideal complex wiithin i close walking g distance to all the town's ameniities i with bonus secure underground parking. g Perfect for starting out or downsiizing! i
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SOLD! MLS R2651874 360° TOUR
First time this amazing secluded 20.25 acre parcel has been offered for sale since 1955 which is located jjust off Hornby Drive on the quiet section of 10 0 04th close to Boundaryy Bay and private member grass airstrip. p All 3 buiilildings l g on this property were built in 1972 1 which inclludes l a sprawling 3,162 sq. ft. 4 bedroom rancher w/30 + car concrete drivewayy was substantially renovated and enlarged in 198 8 and roof redone 87 10 yyears ago. The second residence is a 1238 sq. ft. Woods W bungalow g presently rented and the p spectacular 8,40 0 sq. 00 q ft. f 20 stall barn which was used from day 1 to breed b race horses up until 7 years ago is truly a first class facility complete p with steel roof and cladding. g Attention to detail d here is second to none including i chain link fencing that surrounds the entire property.
$6,300,000
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$5,950,000 307 4743 W RIVER ROAD
2975 53RD STREET
PORT GATEW WAY
MLS R2681681 360º TOU UR
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$939,000
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Re/Max Real Estate Services www.westcoastfarmsteads.com info@johnnielsen.ca 110-3540 West 41st Ave, Vancouver V6N 3E6
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Harry Ratchford
PERFORMANCE Real Estate Service 34 Successful Years
The next move is yours... CALL JOHN TODAY
604.250.8216
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John Nielsen
OPEN SATURDAY 2-4PM
$1,349,000 4774 104TH STREET
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY TY! Y
Almost square 17.34 acre parcel with 823 ft. of road frontage features an English style country home, 5 stall barn, hay field and generous pasture area which has g b been an established equestrian facility for decades. The property offers an ideal central location just 5 minutes to Tsawwassen or Ladner, Tsawwassen Mills Mall, BC Ferries, DeltaPort Way, TFN Industrial Park,, transportation and more. This parcell is close to BC Railway in an area of transitional properties with amazing future p potential. Call anytime for more infformation. f
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BarryChreptyk.com
Seafair Realtty
SERVING ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS SINCE 1984
“TSAWWASSEN”
$1,370,000 Cute-as-a-button ‘Cape Cod’ style home, on a dead end street, in an excellent location! 1 minute walk to school! Lovingly maintained, 4 bedroom and den. Roof 10 years old. Great family home with large sunny private yard and ample parking including RV parking!
Open Saturday & Sunday 2-4pm and by appointment
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#122-5535 Admiral Way Ladner
Call Brian or Harry for a FREE MARKET EVALUATION of your home! RE/MAX PROGROUP - 5360 12TH AVE, DELTA, B.C. - 604.943.8080
AMEX BROADWAY WEST REALTY - SUITE 201-10055 W. BROADWAY - 604.738.8878
“IMPERIAL VILLAGE”
Rancher with loft ! Four bedrooms and three full baths .Lovingly cared for by present owners. Quiet cul-de-sac location… Private sunny backyard – perfectly set up for entertaining. Long driveway for extra parking too! Conveniently located to Tsawwassen Mills/Commons shopping centre, Tsawwassen town center, beaches etc.You can even walk to Tsawwassen Springs golf course or Pat Quinn’s for happy hour ! A lot to love here… Put it on your must see list .
JUST LISTED @ $1,690,000
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
100 YEARS
May 12, 2022 The Delta Optimist A67
604.312.7621
Sold@TrishaMurphy.ca
TOP 1% OF 2021 GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS®
NEW LISTING: 4533 RIVER ROAD $1,750,000
NEW LISTING: 29-4292 WOLF WAY $899,999
A rare gated waterfront property with revenue income!
3 Bedroom Townhome in Tsawwassen’s closest waterfront master-planned family-oriented community.
NEW LISTING: 4695 KENSINGTON PL $1,649,000
NEW LISTING: 8-4638 ORCA WAY $1,499,000
5 bdrm family home renovated with gorgeous new baths and sunny west facing back garden in a quiet cul-desac.
Over 2000 sq ft duplex located in prime location -ocean view and protected nature reserve with custom additions - original show home.
NEW LISTING: 1563 ENDERBY AVENUE $2,299,000
Stunning 3 bdrm 3 bath Craftsman home featured in three home magazines for beautiful design and attention to detail. This one-owner home was designed to create a rustic farmhouse with an industrial-chic mid-century modern look. Reclaimed 1 1/2” Fir flooring throughout, 9’ ceilings on main, antique kitchen complements a modern & unique floor plan.
NEW LISTING: 878 PACIFIC DRIVE $3,299,000
Executive home with ocean sunset views in the village . 4700 sq ft of beautiful living space on a landscaped 10,000 + sq ft garden lot.
NEW LISTING: 1555 ENDERBY AVENUE This 4,762 square foot home has a 21,000 $1,499,000 sf lot and sits on the bluff overlooking N. Shore Mtns and Tsawwassen Springs Beach Grove renovated 3 Golf course. Sprawling 5 bedroom family bedroom family home - come home with south and west exposed pool, live in the Grove! a hot tub and sauna. 4873 13 AVENUE $2,599,000
NEW LISTING: 110N-1100 56 STREET $999,000 Completely renovated gorgeous Dream kitchen, and oversized sunny patio.
Sold with Multiple Offers! Sold with Multiple Offers!
308 1120 TSATSU SHORES $799,000
5254 LABURNUM PARK PL $1,288,000
Sutton Group - Seafair Realty: 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen, BC
Lulu Godin
Licensed Realtor
• SUCCESSFULLY SELLING SOUTH DELTA REAL ESTATE •
Rachel MacInnes Licensed Realtor
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100 YEARS
ROBIN REIMER 604-868-2844
ROBINREIMER.COM ROBINREIMER@TELUS.NET
#1
SOUTH DELTA
36 YRS MLS MEDALLION CLUB
JUST LISTED
OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY 2-4PM
GRAND OPENING 5328 16TH AVENUE TSAWWASSEN
You will not find a gorgeous home like this, built in Beach Grove or Tsawwassen. This rare find has just been finished and waiting for you to move in. This outstanding home features 3,100 sq.ft., 1 bedroom suite, gourmet kitchen with wok kitchen, 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, large separate building, excellent open floor plan and a large private sunny yard. Don't miss this quality built home with high end finishing throughout. Come and visit us this weekend for our grand opening.
Call ROBIN 604-868-2844
JUST LISTED
$2,699,000
OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY 2-4PM
5435 2ND AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN
New home with fabulous view in Upper Tsawwassen. Great floor plan, sunny western exposure, close to parks and schools. Still time to customize. Call for plans and information.
Call ROBIN 604-868-2844 *BASED ON # OF YEARS QUALIFYING FOR MEDALLION CLUB IN GREATER VANCOUVER REAL ESTATE BOARD group
1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 & 2021
Seafair Realty - 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen
robinreimer@telus.net
www.robinreimer.com
100 YEARS PRICE REDUCED
$2,200,000
5304 SPETIFORE CRESCENT
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
$1,499,000
111 GRAHAM DRIVE BEST SUNSET VIEWS & LOCATION
Custom Designed Home with simply the Best Views in Tsawwassen. This Totally Private 2 Bedroom & Den home has an Outstanding Open Floor Plan to take full advantage of all the spectacular Ocean Sunset Views. There will NEVER be another home like this in Tsawwassen. Call for Floor Plans and more Info.
May 12, 2022 The Delta Optimist A69
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
222 66TH STREET, TSAWWASSEN
Custom built new home on a great lot in Boundary Bay. This excellent beach style home is under construction allowing you to customize all your colors and finishings. Home is being built by one of our best local builders. Home has great open floor plan that naturally flows to outdoor living in front and back yards. Call for details and floor plans.
Call ROBIN for info. 604-868-2844
$2,288,000
$2,600,000
EXCLUSIVE LISTING
FABULOUS WESTERN BLUFF VIEW LOT!!! Ready to build approx. 14,000 sq.ft. lot Plans are available for 6,700 sq.ft. home Call for more information ROBIN 604-868-2844
Robin Reimer 604-868-2844
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
$2,200,000
$1,549,000
JUST LISTED
D L O S JUST 259 54A STREET, TSAW ABSOLUTELY THE BEST BUY
Fabulous new home in one of Tsawwassen's finest locations. Excellent open floor plan with 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, huge games room and totally separate 1 bedroom inlaw suite. Home is approx. 3500 sq.ft. on a fabulous western exposed yard on a quiet street. Close to parks and schools. Nothing like this in Tsawwassen.
Call now for more info. Robin 604-868-2844
4575 EDMONDS DRIVE, LADNER
Fabulous 8237 sq.ft. lot in West Ladner (Port Guichon). This great family has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, suite potential and a yard that is like your own private park. Home is in good condition with replaced windows and roof. You won't find a more private and park like property in West Ladner. Don't miss this one!!!
Call ROBIN 604-868-2844
*BASED ON # OF YEARS QUALIFYING FOR MEDALLION CLUB IN GREATER VANCOUVER REAL ESTATE BOARD group
1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 & 2021
Seafair Realty - 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen
robinreimer@telus.net
www.robinreimer.com
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(604) 809 2855 yingling gtom@gmail.com
This is Home Proudly y Calling Tsawwassen & Ladner home for over ove 40 years! STED I L T JUS
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#21 11188 72 Avenue
Welcome to this stunning execu�ve-style townhome in beau�ful Sunshine Hills. This 4-bedroom 4-bathroom home built in 2019 boasts an impressive 1765 square feet and features a double-car garage. Its open concept floor plan is designed to entertain and features a south-facing pa�o off the kitchen perfect for basking in the sun. Immerse yourself into nature with expansive walking trails along Cougar Creek and the Westview Rain Garden. Just walking distance to shops and top-rated schools such as Cougar Canyon Elementary and Seaquam Secondary School. Rentals allowed. Call today as this won’t last long!
SUTTON GROUP - SEAFAIR REALTY 1625-56th St., Delta, BC V4M 2B2
THOR MATSON Licensed Realtor
thor@matsonrealestate.ca www.matsonrealestate.ca
778-994-8314 NEW LISTING!!!
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4PM
6242 Brodie Place, Ladner • $1,949,000
Beautifully UPDATED 4 bed 3077 sq ft executive home on 6695 sq ft sunny WEST exposed lot on QUIET court in Holly! Kitchen offers granite counters, stainless appliances & spacious island and has eating area opening to family room and to covered back patio. Formal dining room is adjacent spacious living room with elegant hardwood flooring, vaulted ceilings & cozy gas f/p. Main floor den is ideal for home office, gym or bedroom and has full bathroom adjacent. Bedrooms up are spacious (one could be games room) & have fresh paint & NEW carpet. Master bedroom offers W/I closet & spa like ensuite with double sinks & separate tub & shower. Call now to view this ‘move in ready’ home!!!
COMING SOON!
2 Bed 1 Bed 950sq" Duplex in Hawthorne. Call for more details!
604-809-2855
www.tomyingling.com
TAMMY MATSON Personal Real Estate Corporation
sold@tammymatson.com www.tammymatson.com
778-938-5599 JUST SOLD!!!
JUST SOLD!!!
179 53 Street Tsawwassen
802 Stanhope Road Parksville
SOLD!!! Listed by Macdonald Realty
5051 Willow Springs Avenue Tsawwassen
JUST SOLD!!!
SOLD!!!
SOLD!!!
66-4656 Orca Way Tsawwassen
1365 Duncan Drive Tsawwassen
307-4758 53 Street Ladner
Listed by RE/MAX
Listed byLuxmore Realty
JUST SOLD!!! 103-5500 13A Avenue Tsawwassen
SOLD!!! 4970 1 Avenue Tsawwassen
SOLD!!! 5082 1 Avenue Tsawwassen
THINKING OF A MOVE??? CALL US!!! SERVICE THAT WILL MOVE YOU!!! Sutton Group - Seafair Realty - 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen, BC
100 YEARS
May 12, 2022 The Delta Optimist A71
PAUL KHARA REAL ESTATE GROUP
Paul Khara
604.816.4568
paulkhara@gmail.com
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www.paulkhara.com Sutton Group - Seafair Realty
ckhara94@gmail.com
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4729 60B STREET Cozy rancher offering 3 bedrooms Plus den and updated full bath.
Lovingly maintained by a longtime owner featuring an updated kitchen with vaulted ceiling , granite counters, and large eating bar which Opens to dining space & living room room w/cozy gas fireplace, great for entertaining! Other updates include hardwood flooring , thermal vinyl windows, updated bathroom, laundry room, exterior stonework, sundeck and Hot Tub with covered gazebo. Master bedroom features double french doors leading onto a sundeck. Bonus : Extra large detached shop/ garage with power, heat, bay door, insulated office and storage loft. Lots of room for your toys and RV parking. Property has loads of future potential and borders the park & walking distance to Holly Elem school.
16,835 SQ.FT. LOT
OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 2-4PM
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4PM
OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN 2-4PM
• 6 MASSIVE BEDROOMS & 5 BATHROOMS • 2 MASTER BEDROOMS WITH FULL ENSUITE BATHS & W/I CLOSETS • 2 BEDROOM SELF CONTAINED SUITE WITH LAUNDRY • DETACHED SHOP WITH ADDITIONAL 2 CAR GARAGE • PARKLIKE 20,000.00 SQUARE FEET LOT (100 FT. X 200 FT.) • 2 SEPARATE SETS OF HEATING & A.C. SYSTEMS • 6000 SQ.FT. CUSTOM DESIGNED IN CENTRAL WEST LADNER
• NEW CUSTOM HOME IN CENTRAL WEST LADNER • 3 BEDROOMS, ALL WITH FULL ENSUITE BATHS • LUXURIOUS INTERIOR WITH HIGH END FINISHES THROUGHOUT • FUNCTIONAL OPEN CONCEPT LAYOUT • DETACHED 2 CAR GARAGE WITH SIDE ACCESS • PRIME LOCATION WALKING DISTANCE TO SCHOOLS, LADNER VILLAGE, SHOPPING AND TRANSIT
• UPDATED 3 BEDROOM RANCHER • PROFESSIONALLY LANDSCAPED AND PRIVATE 7,590 SQ.FT LOT • CONVENIENT HOLLY PARK LOCATION • RV PARKING WITH ACCESS TO REAR YARD • PRICED TO SELL AT $1,299,900
5382 CRESCENT DRIVE
SUBDIVISION POTENTIAL
5108 LINDEN DRIVE
200-2468 E. BROADWAY
• ATTENTION BUILDERS, INVESTORS AND DEVELOPERS • HUGE 16,835 SQFT 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
• 2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHROOMS • LOCATED ON EAST BROADWAY & NANAIMO STREET IN EAST VANCOUVER • AMENITIES INCL: BICYCLE STORAGE, HOT TUB, OUTDOOR POOL, DAYCARE • UNDERGROUND PARKING
6095 48A AVENUE
FAMILY FRIENDLY • SPACIOUS HOME WITH 3212 SQ. FT. OF LIVING SPACE • 6 BEDRMS & 3 FULL BATHRMS • PRIVATE SOUTH EXPOSED LOT • NEWER ROOF AND VINYL WINDOWS • UPDATED KITCHEN AND HIGH EFFICIENCY FURNACE • PLENTY OF ROOM FOR THE IN-LAWS • CALL PAUL FOR MORE INFORMATION
10519 Dennis Cres, Richmond $2,590,000
NEW LISTING
4982 57A Street, Delta $1,590,000
ALLEN SCHWABE
604-644-5664 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen seafair.com
604-943-3110
307-4743 River Road W, Delta
An absolutely stunning property. House built with impeccable style and quality. Sixteen foot ceilings in living room and den, five bedrooms and five bathrooms. Three kitchens for the gourmet chef, granite counters, maple flooring and exquisite crown mouldings. Leg one bedroom suite. This property has everything you desire. Bring your offer soon, this property will not last.
NEW LISTING
1666 Beach Grove Road, Delta
Wonderful large lot surrounds this solid home. Revenue producer with a one bedroom suite below. Very central location, schools, transit, shopping etc. Bring your decorating ideas to an unlimited canvas. Excellent family home.
1752 Beach Grove Road, Delta
5466 8A Avenue, Delta
100 YEARS
A72 The Delta Optimist May 12, 2022
778-863-6805 mandip@sutton.com mandipgill.com Sutton Group - Sutton Seafair Realty 100 - 5000 Bridge Street Delta, BC, V4K 2K4
NEW LISTING
$2,349,900
5281 45 Avenue
This execu�ve home exudes elegance inside & out, from the stunning limestone exterior & perfectly manicured yard to the high-end finishing & open concept layout inside that makes this home the envy of the neighbourhood! Love to cook? The gourmet chef’s kitchen features JennAir appliances including gas range & wall oven along with a massive $#& quartz counter island & maple shaker cabinets. The spacious main floor allows you to entertain in comfort & features eng h/w floors, vaulted ceilings, wet bar & large covered pa�o! With 5 bedrooms including a primary on the main floor there is tons of room for the family & more! The primary bedroom upstairs has a spa-like ensuite with oversized shower & je%ed tub. This ideal loca�on is everything & lets you walk to schools, shops, parks & more!
4622 54A Street
211 - 11665 Haney Bypass
4705 53A Street
4919 48 Avenue
944 Bayview Drive
116 - 8142 120A Street
When one of your biggest investments is being purchased or SOLD, the key factor in the outcome is always within the strategy. Thinking of Selling? Let’s decide together if this market is for you & come up with a tailored marketing plan to get your home SOLD for top dollar in todays market! This communication is not intended to cause or induce breach of an existing agency agreement.
38 3459 W River Rd, Delta $860,000
1 16825 60 Avenue, Surrey $1,199,000
Enjoy your morning coffee watching the swans swim by from your kitchen or head up to your
You can’t help but admire this 5 bed, 4 bath detached strata home featuring beautiful renovations
rooftop deck to take in the unobstructed sunset views of the river + Westham Island. This bright
all throughout. Host your family dinners in this stunning kitchen w/ the open concept layout, an
and charming 3 bed 2 bath float home offers a stunning open concept kitchen w/ white shakery
abundance of natural light/storage + bar fridge. Enjoy the outdoors year round w/ your private +
cabinetry, built in office nook, s/s appliances and space for 6 bar stools! Enjoy the balcony off of
covered gazebo in the fenced backyard. Finished basement ft. lrg family/movie room, 2 lrg bdrms,
the main floor for morning coffees or evening BBQS. Well thought out Floorplan that features 2
1 4pc bath + laundry room. Ideal set-up 4 older children, in-laws or work from home environment.
bedrooms/1 full bath on the lower level + master/primary bedroom on the upper floor. Enjoy the
This home has been well taken care of throughout the years + pride of home ownership shows!
direct access to your moorage free boat slip right from your large laundry room. Minutes away
You need to see this home to appreciate it.. and while you’re there, grab a coffee next door @ the
from a walk along the dyke, this desirable community of Canoe Pass in Ladner will have you
Boothroyd Heritage home/coffee shop! Unbeatable location close to schools, parks, transit, and
feeling like you’re on vacation year round.
shopping. Showing by appt only.
Salt & Meadow Phase 2 Tsawwassen
JUST SOLD
4793 46 Avenue, Delta $1,499,000
SOLD
with Multiple Offers
4884 45 Avenue, Delta $1,375,000
JUST SOLD
975 235 Street, Langley $3,580,000
The ultimate LAKEFRONT residence, in one of the most sought after locations of Langley. Do you want to feel like you are on vacation 365 days of the year with full access to private shorelines + nature? This lavish, exclusive sanctuary sits amongst some of the finest homes + acreages in Campbell Valley while being situated on 4.2 acres on Murchie Lake lakefront with over 300 feet of lakefront. Enter your private gated 2742 square foot 3 bed + den (or convert back to 4th bedroom) rancher with an open concept floor plan. Enjoy your uninteriupted views from every window inside or step out & watch the sunsets on your western exposed 1088 sq ft deck with views of the water, trees, nature & wild life. Many updates include new metal roof, hardwood flooring throughout, kitchen,hot water tank and newer windows and furnace. Lots of space for the toys, gardening or even a chicken coop + room to build. Incredible location walk to the South Langley Trail. Potential to add another residence, confirm with the Township.
211 1792 Starling Drive $455,000
JUST SOLD
Salt & Meadow Tsawwassen
JUST SOLD
100 YEARS Vicky Hamilton
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cell 778-839-8947 "!ce 604-946-1255 vicky@homeswithvicky.com www.homeswithvicky.com
JUST SOLD
$1,499,000
SOLD IN 2 DAYS
$1,388,000
KENDALL AYRES REAL ESTATE
4716 Ashbury Place | LEGAL SUITE! Immaculate + BEAUTIFUL 5 bed + 2 bath 2,226 sq. ft. home nestled along a centrally located cul-de-sac, steps to the heart of Ladner. Bright & spacious layout with extensive renovations inside & out. Main level features open concept living/kitchen with island for entertaining, 3 beds, 1 full bath & large new balcony overlooking the private south facing backyard & spend the evenings entertaining on the beautiful covered patio! Lower level features LEGAL 1 or 2 bedroom suite, full bath, large living room + kitchen w/eating area, storage room & laundry room. Many updates include: New hardi & stucco exterior (2020), windows, newer appliances upstairs, renovated bathrooms (2021) new deck, cement pad, soffits. Bonus: side yard access for boat/RV & power to storage shed. A MUST SEE! 18050 70A Avenue | STUNNING RENOVATED 4 bdrm 4 bath home featuring CUSTOM RENOS throughout. Upon entering, there is built in storage bench & custom designed office/den with built in desk w/ barn doors, shelves + window seat. Fully renovated entertainer s kitchen with large island, gas range, quartz counters, S/S appliances + pantry opens up to the living room complete with gas fireplace + built ins. Upstairs features 3 spacious bdrms including a primary bdrm with W/I closet + updated ensuite. Downstairs includes 4th bdrm, full bath, flex space w/built in desk + rec room w/storage + bar area. Additional updates include:engineered hardwood, Trex deck + glass awning, new light fixtures, doors, baseboards, casings & AC throughout + much more! Situated on a south facing, fully landscaped lot w/double car garage! #2-5501 Ladner Trunk Road | Rarely Available!! Sycamore Court bright and spacious 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom end unit townhome with double car garage. You will love the layout with over 1650 sq. ft. of space, vaulted ceilings in the living room, updated kitchen with shaker maple cabinets & high top eating island, laminate floors, sundeck off the kitchen, and a large primary bedroom with ensuite and walk in closet. Other features include a west exposed patio, fully fenced yard with garden shed, loads of storage and additional parking in front for a 3rd vehicle. Wonderfully managed strata with just 6 units. Newer roof and gutters (2017) New windows (2019) Freshly painted exteriors and low strata fees. Great location close to schools, shops, transit and Ladner s town centre! Don t miss out!
JUST SOLD
JUST SOLD
#428-15918 26 Avenue
5401 Paton Drive
JUST SOLD
SOLD
Listed by RE/MAX Treeland
4690 53rd Street
19735 51 Avenue
JUST SOLD
Listed by Bode Platform Inc.
Listed by Re/Max City Realty
250 Parkside Street
#103-4745 54A Street
4845 Linden Drive
SOLD
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5485 COMMODORE DRIVE Neilsen Grove, Delta $1,995,000
This is the one you have been waiting for! A luxury, executive home on a private and gated street in Ladner’s Neilsen Grove. This elegant home offers a stunning and spacious gourmet kitchen featuring double wall ovens, Wolf gas range, Thermador refrigerator, built-in espresso maker, large island, custom cabinetry and quartz countertops. French doors open off of the kitchen and family room, stepping into the backyard that overlooks the golf course. The open floorplan is perfect for entertaining and has room for the whole family. Upstairs are four spacious bedrooms including the primary with a large walk in closet and a spa-like ensuite. Other features include, custom millwork throughout, coffered ceilings, lots of storage, steps to the school, walking trails, transit, the marina and more!
Central Ladner
sutton group seafair realty #100-5000 Bridge Street Delta, BC V4K 2K4
Call Direct 604-943-3142 Colleen Unlic. Assistant
IT'S YOUR MOVE! 973 50th Street
JUST SOLD
Listed by Centric Realty Ltd.
SOLD
IN LIST W NE
Sutton Group - Seafair Realty
100-5000 Bridge Street, Delta, BC
JUST SOLD
Listed by RE/MAX Progroup Realty
SOLD
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604.250.6981 INFO@KENDALLAYRES.COM KENDALLAYRES.COM
SOLD
4612 60B Street MEDALLION CLUB MEMBER 2018, 2019 & 2020
Spectacular! This 1631 Sq.Ft. Rancher is Move In Ready! A West Rear 9472 Sq.Ft. lot on a 1 way in and out street, has 3 Beds + 2 Baths. Master with Large Steam Shower! Living, Dining Rms, Kitchen with Granite Counters, Pristine H/W Floors throughout, Double Windows, 2 Car Garage, with So Much More! Come See Us!
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REMEMBRANCES OBITUARIES BRENNAN, Joan January 27, 1923 to May 2, 2022 A long time resident of Ladner, Joan passed peacefully in her 99th year surrounded by family. Predeceased by her husband Terry. She will be missed by daughter Shelagh (Bryan Frazer), son Kevin (Trish) and the joys of her life, the Brennan grandsons Conor, Riley, Grady and Findley. Joan leaves relatives in England and Scotland. No service by request.
Fond memories linger every day, Remembrance keeps them near.
BACKER, Arnold Alfred “Arnie” 1936 - 2021
DRUMMOND, Thomas Robertson November 26, 1926 - April 24, 2022
A Memorial Service for Arnie Backer will be held on Saturday, May 28 at 2:00 p.m. at Benediction Lutheran Church 5575 6th Avenue, Tsawwassen
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Dad.
LING, George Edward March 15, 1930 − March 31, 2022
De GRYP, Jon Pieter 1930 - 2022 Jon was born in Calgary, Alberta but grew up in Kitsilano, then spent the rest of his life in the lower mainland of British Columbia. Jon left his loved ones on May 2, 2022 in Delta, B.C. He was predeceased by his parents Cornelia and Aart, his sisters Cora and Mae and his brother Aart.
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Born in Glasgow Scotland and immigrated to Canada with his beloved Joan and three young children in 1958.
Jon is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Elizabeth, his daughters Jacquelyn (Kathy), Susan, his grandchildren Christopher (Shannon), Amie (Brad), Marc and Erin, his great grandchildren Madeline, Clayton, Layne, Aubryn and Austin. Jon’s family were always foremost in his heart and they meant everything to him. He cherished the relationships he had with his close friends and acquaintances. Jon was a benevolent and successful entrepreneur. He will be remembered by many for his generosity and caring spirit. Jon was passionate about football, enjoyed golfing, bowling, gardening and traveling the world. He savoured life with gusto every day of his 91 years. Jon’s family are grateful for the professionals that provided comfort in his final days. A celebration of his life will be held in the near future. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Variety - The Children’s Charity. Online condolences can be made at deltafuneral.ca Delta Funeral Home 604.946.6040
On Monday, April 25th, I received the news that my dad had passed away. I’m taking some time to process and reflect on all the good memories I have of him. He was a man of few words, and we were never really close, but that was more due to his old school British upbringing − stiff upper lip and all that. On our family camping trips when I was a kid, there was always a camera around. An old film camera with lots of yellow Kodak boxes around.
He was predeceased by the love of his life Joan and leaves behind his four children, David (Fran), Jane (Dan), Chris and Kim; grandpa Bob’s grandchildren Teri, Dustin, Dylan, Amber, Spencer, Brodie, Hannah, Chris (predeceased), Paige (predeceased); great grandchildren, Rhiannon, Isabelle Miller, Isla, Jack, Max and Elsie. He was predeceased by his first great grandchild “Baby Brodie”. Much love and gratitude to the team of 3 North at R.C H for their outstanding care and support. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your choice of charity . Farewell Dad. You were one of a kind!
I remember digging for dinosaur bones in Alberta and finding a coyote skeleton instead. Lots of adventures each summer. Watching the Space Shuttle launch from Cape Canaveral and being in awe of the noise and smoke. Traveling around Canada and the US in our camper van that he built out. He taught me how to fish, play tennis and ride a bike. He made the best Sunday night roast beef dinners with all the fixings, including Yorkshire puddings. When he first immigrated to Canada from England, he worked at CN Rail as a cook, travelling back and forth across Canada until he decided to plant some roots in Vancouver. That’s where he met my mom at the Jericho Tennis Club at an event or dance. He really enjoyed spending time tending to his large gardens. We always had fresh vegetables, and I remember lots of rhubarb pies growing up. He helped me plant my own garden with zucchini, peas, potatoes and carrots. His other two favorite things were playing tennis at the Richmond Tennis Club and wine making. I can almost still catch the scent of whatever he was fermenting in the garage in those big while containers. After he retired from work, he spent time with my mom at their home in Ladner, took her flying in small planes and travelled some. They especially enjoyed their time in Norway, Finland and back in England. In their leisure time, they walked a lot. The trails along the Fraser River were a favourite daily activity or visiting the local bird sanctuary. Trying to identify as many new birds as possible was a fun hobby for them. I could go on, but I’ll leave it there and thank you all for reading if you got this far. If you haven’t spoken to your dad or mom in a while, give them a call or write them a letter. It’ll do both of you good.
HALL, Michael Harry William It is with unbearable sadness and grief that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Dad, son, brother and friend, Michael Harry William Hall. Mike grew up in Tsawwassen and raised his family in Ladner and White Rock. He will be greatly missed by his daughter Hayley (Laurie), son Oliver (Larissa), mom Betty Jo, brother Stephen (Megan), sister Leah (Dave), sister Susan, sister Robyn (Pat), Aunt Ruth, and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his father, Bill. From a young age, Dad lived life large, with a natural ability to connect with people, he welcomed them with his warm smile and open personality. Dad was happiest surrounded by the people he loved best. He will be forever missed.
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SUDOKU
REMEMBRANCES OBITUARIES
PERRY, Wendy A. September 25, 1955 − May 5, 2022
HUNT, Dayton Dwayne January 18, 1934 - April 26, 2022 Dwayne (also known as Pappy, Montana and Mad Dog to name just a few) went to the big ranch in the sky on April 26 in White Rock at age 88. Dwayne was a true cowboy originally born in Ponteix, Saskatchewan to Marjorie and Worth Hunt. After rodeoing around Alberta he decided to try his hand at flying. Starting off with Shell in the Arctic, he then moved on to bigger equipment. Dwayne spent his entire career as a Flight Engineer working for some of the best airlines around the world - British Caledonian, Middle East Airlines, Wardair, Singapore Airlines and finally retiring from Polar Air Cargo in his 70’s. He loved rodeos and he loved flying. He and his wife Virginia-Lee Hunt (predeceased in 2012) had a grand adventure over their 55 year marriage and spent their last years together living on the beach in Point Roberts, Washington. Dwayne loved their home on the beach, crabbing and boating. Dwayne will be missed by his daughter Kari Grist (Mark), son Rob Hunt (Christi) and his three grandchildren - Madison, Jesse and Hannah. They will especially remember the waffles and ice cream that he made them for breakfast. He was GreatGrand Pappy to his first great grandson Asher who he had just met. He will also be missed by his sister Sherry Everett of Tsawwassen.
A Celebration of Life will be held on May 28 at 2:00pm at Boundary Bay Airport, Apron 3, Hangar 13. As this is a restricted area, if you are attending please RSVP to: rememberingdwayne@gmail.com for further information.
Wendy was born in Winkler, Manitoba, in 1955 to Harold and Joan Penner. She attended The University of Manitoba and graduated with a Bachelor of Education. In 1977, she came to Vancouver to attend a one−year course in The Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at UBC. During this time she met her future husband, Jim. They were married in 1984 and settled in Tsawwassen where they raised their daughters, Kathryn and Jennifer. Wendy worked in the Delta School District for 40 years in an itinerant position supporting hearing−impaired children. Throughout her career, she developed many lasting relationships with both students and colleagues. After retiring in 2019, Wendy and Jim moved to Sidney on Vancouver Island.
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Wendy was very creative and had many interests, including weaving, sewing, bookbinding, drawing and painting. Much of her creative energy was spent making keepsakes, for which her family will be forever grateful. In 2018, Wendy was diagnosed with cancer. Her battle with the disease was valiant. She refused to give in and fought till the very end. Special thanks to Dr. Mitchell C.C. Liu at the BC Cancer Agency. Wendy is survived by her husband, Jim; daughters Jennifer and Kathryn; son−in−law Andrew; cherished grandchildren Henry and Isabelle; mother Joan; and siblings Bob, Garth, Kathi and Mark. She was predeceased by her beloved father, Harold. A memorial service will be held for Wendy at St. Andrew Anglican Church in Sidney, BC, Monday, May 16th at 1:30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the BC Cancer Agency or Wendy’s favourite charity, Covenant House, in Vancouver.
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