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The first official event of the 126th edition of Ladner May Days took place on Tuesday night at the Ladner Community Centre with the long-standing tradition of selecting the 2022 Royal Court, ahead of this weekend’s festival. They include Jordan (Monarch), Charli-Mae Herndier (First Royal) and Harper Ziffle (Second Royal). The crowning of the court will take place on Sunday afternoon at Memorial Park’s centre stage. See more May Days coverage on pages 23 to 29.

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Her home is starting to sit on mud very quickly. Ladner Reach float homeowner Inger Kam is raising alarm and trying to get answers on what will be done about the buildup of sediment in the river channel, which

is beginning to tilt her home and is especially concerning during low tide. “It doesn’t seem like anyone wants to take responsibility and get something done. This is happening fast and it’s only going to get worse,” Kam told the Optimist. Saying the earlier

flooding in the Fraser Valley and resulting debris has sped up the build-up, Kam wonders why an ongoing dredging maintenance program is still not in place despite years of lobbying by the City of Delta. In an email to the province and copied to the Optimist, Delta

resident Mike Owen, an organizer with the Ladner Sediment Group, said the channels and leased water lots from the province are being inundated at an alarming rate. This winter, Ladner Reach received one-tothree feet of sediment, a result of flooding of

the Fraser River and its tributaries, he said. Owen believes both the province and federal governments have increased the sediment flow into the lower Fraser River by over-regulating sediment removal and by approving the diversion of water flow for the benefit of economic activity

in the main south arm of the river. He listed a series of recommendations including government realizing that dredging is vital and can be done immediately as well as Ottawa halting ocean disposal fees. CONTINUED: on Page 5

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Mayor George Harvie announced his full Achieving for Delta team of council and school board candidates at a campaign event at Tsawwassen Springs on Tuesday night.

Seeking re-election, Mayor George Harvie announces slate SANDOR GYARMATI s g y a r m a t i @ d e l t a - o p t i m i s t .c o m

Delta Mayor George Harvie has announced his new slate that will be running in this year’s municipal election. At a packed unveiling event held at Tsawwassen Springs on Tuesday evening, Harvie announced his re-election bid with new as well as familiar faces that will be on the Achieving for Delta ticket for council and school board. “Over the last four years, I have worked to deliver on record investments while keeping taxes low and Delta debtfree,” said Harvie. “I’m proud of our achievements, but there is much more to do. It’s time to elect a full team of Achieving for Delta council and school board candidates to continue moving our community forward. Our Achieving for Delta team represents a wide range of experience, ages, and back-

grounds.” Joining him on the slate for council are incumbents Dylan Kruger and Alicia Guichon, both first elected with Harvie in 2018, along with incumbent school board trustees Daniel Boisvert and Jessie Dosanjh, who are making the switch from school board to run for a council seat. Also running on the slate and hoping to make it onto council for the first time are Rod Binder and Jennifer Johal. Highlighting Harvie’s Achieving for Delta slate for school board is three-term incumbent Val Windsor, the current board chair who had previously run as an independent. “George Harvie knows how to bring people together and I am proud to be running on his team. It is vital that council and school board continue to work together to deliver on needed projects for our community,”

said Windsor. She said she got to know Harvie during the last four years as the district partnered with the city on several initiatives including the new North Delta Secondary track. Incumbent Erica Beard is once again running for school board, while Nimmi Daula, Ammen Dhillon, Masako Gooch, Maury Kask and Joe Muego are on Harvie’s ticket hoping to make it onto the board for the first time. Harvie said he wanted strong representation from both North and South Delta and his candidates come from diverse backgrounds. “Our team is ready to hit the ground running,” said Harvie. “Starting this week, we will be knocking on doors across Delta to spread the news and ask for our community’s support. Delta is one of the best communities in Canada to live and raise a family. Together,

let’s make it number one.” Harvie said he will lay out a comprehensive platform over the coming months that will focus on low taxes, safer communities, keeping families and seniors together and achieving investment for a more livable and climate-resilient Delta. Noticeably absent on the ticket are Coun. Dan Copeland, Delta’s former fire Chief, and Coun. Lois Jackson, the city’s former longtime mayor who hired Harvie to be the city’s manager back in 2002. Jackson has clearly been at odds, heated sometimes, with Harvie at the council table over the past few years. The Optimist is contacting the remaining incumbent councillors and school trustees in the coming days to get an answer as to their status for the election. More details in next week’s Optimist. The election takes place Oct. 15.

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Veteran Delta councillor, school board trustee to call it quits SANDOR GYARMATI s g y a r m a t i @ d e l t a - o p t i m i s t .c o m

A longtime Delta city council member and a Delta Board of Education trustee announced this week that they won’t be seeking re-election in this year’s municipal election. First elected to council in 1988, Bruce McDonald is hanging it up after serving nine terms. Also retiring from public office is school board trustee Laura Dixon, who was first elected in 2008. She ran with McDonald, as well as council veteran Jeannie Kanakos and school trustee Nick Kanakos, in the previous couple of elections as a slate of independents. Raising his family in North Delta and still residing in the community, McDonald has been a fixture on council with his no-nonsense, practical approach. “After a great deal of personal reflection and

discussion with family and friends, I have decided to announce that I will not be seeking re-election in the coming election,” said McDonald in a news release. “I am proud to have been part of the careful development that has led to the continuing privileged status Delta has as a wonderful community to live, work, and play.” Having twice made an unsuccessful run for the mayor’s seat against Lois Jackson, McDonald has also served on numerous committees over the years and was also Delta’s representative with Metro Vancouver on several occasions. Having also served as school board chair, Dixon has served on provincial bodies and has been a vocal advocate for adequate provincial funding. It’s an issue that continues to challenge the Delta school district today as the school board this spring faced another

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Delta Coun. Bruce McDonald and Delta school board trustee Laura Dixon announced this week that they will not be seeking re-election in October. operating deficit. Emphasizing the importance of succession planning, Dixon believes it’s time for new perspectives and representation on the board. “Today, I am announc-

ing my retirement from public office at the end of this term,” said Dixon in a news release. “I came to this role fourteen years ago with a passion for making sure students had every opportunity to

thrive. I’m proud to leave now having achieved this goal and having advocated passionately for the work of our tremendous support staff, educators and leadership in Delta.” Dixon also continues

to serve the community through her work with Tsawwassen Rotary and as a board member with local non-profits. Both Dixon and McDonald also announced they are endorsing Mayor George Harvie’s Achieving for Delta slates for council and school board. McDonald said there is no one more qualified to lead than Harvie, Delta’s former longtime city manager who was elected mayor in 2018. “The next council will certainly face difficult challenges. I have been incredibly impressed with the way that Mayor Harvie has led our city over the last four years,” said McDonald. Dixon described the team of candidates for the school board as a “powerhouse” and the most highly qualified group ever to run. The municipal election will be held Saturday, Oct. 15.

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Inger Kam says the port and government need to take responsibility for a dredging program before it’s too late for float homeowners and others who rely on the river channel. CONTINUED from P 1 Last fall, Delta Mayor George Harvie, Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie, Tsawwassen First Nation Chief Ken Baird and Musqueam Indian Band Chief Wayne Sparrow sent a joint letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urging action on local channel dredging in the lower Fraser. They said they recognize the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s commitment to continue to work with them along with other government agencies and stakeholders toward a long-term sustainable dredging program, and while they appreciated the port’s announcement of $1 million in funding for local Delta channel dredging for the upcoming year, they were hopeful that contribution would be a catalyst toward the development of a comprehensive, funded long-term plan

for maintaining the local channels. “This is critical to mitigate the economic, social and environmental impacts that will occur in all our communities if further action is not taken,” Harvie wrote. Last summer, the port authority announced the one-time funding towards what it said was a near-term dredging solution to support key Delta channels within the Fraser River communities, focusing on Ladner Harbour and Gunderson Slough. The port noted that for 10 years, and as a gesture of good will, it committed to providing a $7 million interim dredging solution to support the Fraser River communities. As the funding for the program has concluded, the VFPA is working with government to identify other sources of funding that will provide a longer-term solution to support dredging in the

local channels. A Delta report last year noted that preliminary annual cost estimates for dredging the priority local channels, based on hydrological studies provided by VFPA in 2020, has Delta at $900,000, Richmond at $575,000 and the channels up-river of Annacis Island at $250,000. Another report warned that without regular maintenance dredging, the river will soon revert back to the same condition that prompted remedial efforts to restore local channel navigability. Back in 2012, Delta entered into a joint $10-million funding program with the province, the port authority and the City of Richmond to dredge channels around Ladner and Steveston. There was no commitment at the time to come up with an ongoing maintenance program once the money was spent.

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Delta residents need to know about major changes proposed for their federal electoral boundaries and speak out in opposition. That was the consensus at city council on May 16 during discussion on a staff report regarding changes that could see the riding carved into three with areas lumped into Richmond and Surrey. Agreeing to have the city raise awareness and encourage people to attend an upcoming public hearing in South Delta, councillors described the proposal as a “massacring of the lines” which will leave part of Delta in the “extreme minority” if the changes go ahead. Council agreed to write to the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission to convey Delta’s opposition and request that Delta remain as a single electoral district. In 2015, federal electoral boundaries in B.C. were reconfigured to combine both North Delta and South Delta into one Delta riding. Previously, the municipality was split with the ridings of DeltaRichmond East and Newton-North Delta. However, Delta could once again be divided as the com-

mission is proposing a new riding called Delta that 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. “These proposed changes would, once again, result in in the community of Delta being fragmented in terms of electoral representation. Large sections of the North Delta population will be represented by elected officials in Richmond and Surrey, and Delta’s MP would also have to represent a large area of west Surrey. Not only would this situation be confusing for Delta voters, it would serve to undermine Delta’s identity as a single, united community,” the Delta staff report notes. 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 threemember commission, recently 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. At Delta council last week, Mayor George Harvie, who said he spoke with Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie who was also opposed, noted he will speak at the hearing. Coun. Dylan Kruger said he’ll also be there to raise concerns. Council also agreed to request a public hearing take place in North Delta. 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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Off-leash dog area to remain at Beach Grove Park SANDOR GYARMATI s g y a r m a t i @ d e l t a - o p t i m i s t .c o m

The City of Delta is backing down from a plan to relocate an offleash dog area from a Tsawwassen park despite concerns from an adjoining school and parents. Council at its May 16 meeting agreed to hold off on its earlier approval to undertake community consultation on the design of a new enclosed off-leash dog area at Grauer Park to replace the existing off-leash area at Beach Grove Park. After complaints from dog owners, Mayor George Harvie and Coun. Dylan Kruger said the option of relocating the off-leash area to another park should be removed by council altogether. A new plan by staff was then to come forward to the Parks Recreation and Culture Commission.

In 2011, a western portion of Beach Grove Park, next to the Beach Grove Elementary playground, was designated as an offleash area. A number of concerns, including the safety of children, were raised in recent years about the proximity to the school and a lack of barriers. The boundaries of the leash-optional area were subsequently revised and a fence and gate were installed between the off-leash area and the playground. However, late last year parents raised more concerns. In a letter last month to the city, the Beach Grove Parent Advisory Council (PAC) noted the off-leash area has created continual concerns with dogs entering school grounds and creating an unsafe environment for kids using the only

available path to walk to school, since there is no barrier between the dog park and the path. A report to council noted staff reviewed options to provide a full enclosure of the off-leash area and found a number of challenges, most notably the negative impact to natural areas, which would see required space cleared to install a perimeter fence. The possibility of creating a full enclosure within the existing trails was also examined, however staff noted that would not eliminate problems when it came to the adjacent park. A new report to the commission recommended that community consultation take place for the creation of an off-leash enclosure and adjustment of the designated off-leash boundary at Beach Grove Park.

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hree MPs and likely a major loss of direct representation is the scenario facing this community if new federal election boundaries are approved. The Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for British Columbia has proposed a new electoral map for consideration at public hearings this spring and fall. On the table is a divided up Delta that 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. With all due respect to the Commission, this is a horrible proposal. We all have chosen to live in Delta for a reason – we want to be a part of Delta and this wonderful community. I live in North Delta. I pay taxes in Delta and I care about the issues that affect me and my fellow Deltans. If I wanted to live in Richmond or Surrey I would have chosen to live in Richmond or Surrey. I want my representative in Ottawa to be from Delta and is someone who cares about Delta and its issues. Under this plan, we would have three MPs trying to serve the riding with parts of North Delta and Ladner under the watch of an MP elected in Surrey and Richmond. Do you think those MPs will care about what a few residents in Delta think? I doubt it. Recent letters to the editor and an online poll are very clear what many in Delta think of these proposed changes – they are not good or wanted. On June 9, at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn, is the first of many public hearings on this subject. If you care about the future of Delta get out there and voice your concerns. It’s time to rally for Delta.

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Election: Let the games begin

attended the “Achieving for Delta” (AFD) special announcement at Tsawwassen Springs on Tuesday night in which incumbent Mayor George Harvie introduced a full council and school trustee slate for this October’s municipal election. Council incumbents include Alicia Guichon and Dylan Kruger, who announced their candidacy last week. New council candidates include Danielle Boisvert who was a school trustee on the AFD slate last term. Other new council candidates include former parks commissioner Rod Binder, Jessie Dosanjh and Jennifer Johal. The AFD school trustee slate includes incumbents Erica Beard and Val Windsor who is joining a slate for her first time. Other trustee candidates include Nimmi Daula, Ammen Dhillon, Masako Gooch, Maury Kask and Joe Muego. Harvie has brought together a widely diversified group of professionals that represent North and South Delta well. To my knowledge there have not been any announcements for other slates or independent

Community Comment MIKE SCHNEIDER

candidates for mayor, council or trustee candidates thus far. The event was well attended by an enthusiastic group of people. Has it really been four years already? It would seem as though some of the major issues that face our communities are poised to move to the next level. There has been a lot of background work from committees and task forces related to the “Foundations for the Future” pillars over the past few years. Many of the issues contained within the Foundations for the Future platform are ready to be enacted on including moving forward with recommen-

dations within the housing action plan and the housing needs assessment. Housing is probably one of the most important issues, certainly in South Delta. According to a press release, Harvie, plans to offer a platform that will “focus on low taxes, safer communities, keeping families and seniors together, and achieving investment for a more liveable and climate-resilient Delta.” Other issues that will test our incoming politicians include the Ladner Village renewal, climate action and farmland protection, diking, zoning and a host of other issues in the diverse landscapes of Ladner, Tsawwassen and North Delta. It will be interesting to see if other candidates come to the table in the coming weeks and months and whether their platforms will garner enthusiasm from the voting public. Although the election is still months away, I would encourage citizens to pay attention to the issues and attend a public hearing or two in the hopes that we can make informed choices at the polls in October.

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Let’s work for a quieter Delta

Editor: Here we go again. Citizens living in North and South Delta as well as White Rock will remember that in 2008, YVR and Nav Canada announced route changes that sent many more planes over our communities. YVR and Nav Canada representatives were invited to a Delta council meeting in Tsawwassen to speak to council about these changes. The council chamber was packed with citizens loudly and vigorously objecting to the route

changes. The meeting was so animated that the YVR and Nav Canada representatives were spirited out of the back of the council chambers during a break in the proceedings. YVR and Nav Canada got the message and revised the flight routes. They also agreed to install the aircraft noise monitoring stations that Optimist reporter Sandor Gyarmati mentioned in his article a few weeks ago in the paper. Unfortunately, the noise has now returned and will get a lot worse

if we don’t take action. Residents should email Delta’s mayor and council (mayorharvie@delta. ca), Nav Canada (service@navcanada.ca) and YVR (noise@yvr.ca) to voice their objection to the flight route changes. Here is suggested wording: “I am experiencing an increase in the level of disruptive aircraft noise throughout the day and night. Please address this matter as soon as possible. Thank you.” Send emails out every time you hear disruptive aircraft noise. Ron Wasik

Thanks to Delta Hospital staff Editor: On behalf of Maureen McColl, her sisters, and their families, I would like to extend gratitude and appreciation for the doctors and staff at the Delta

Hospital. In particular, a big, thank-you goes to Dr. Ina Zhou, and Dr. Yusef, who were so caring and prompt with their accurate diagnoses that lead to a

speedier recovery. We will always be grateful to you both. Delta Hospital is lucky to have such caring and knowledgeable physicians. Karen Day

Thank you all for your kindness

Editor: On May 11 I had a very bad fall in front of Jarry’s. I did not get the names of those involved in helping me.

Two kind women helped up, one kind woman helped with stopping the bleeding and one kind gentleman from Jarry’s got a damp cloth

to help stop the bleeding and even offered to drive me home in Tsawwassen. I thank them all for their kindness. John Parry

Beach chairs were a kind gesture

Editor: Apparently, someone in Boundary Bay complained to the City of Delta about chairs on the beach as recently the city came and removed the chairs. Many good-hearted people are leaving chairs on the beach for the pur-

pose of the public to use them. How kind. I guess there are always a few members in our society who don’t believe in this kind of good-hearted mindset and they are obsessed with thinking about what is good for them only. I hope the shellfish

person who is responsible for this will rest easy not having to hear people sitting on the chairs having a good time and enjoying the surroundings. Knowing the nice beach people they will not get deterred by such naïve actions. Othmar Brunner

Fed boundary changes make no sense Editor: I was disappointed to read that the Boundaries Commission is planning to change our federal riding boundaries. Some Delta citizens will be represented by a Richmond MP, way across the tunnel. Others will be represented by

a Surrey MP. The rest of Delta will include parts of Delta and parts of Surrey. This is going to be a “miss-mash.” Keeping Delta intact would mean that we would all be represented by our own MP. That person would continue to work with all Deltans,

one city council, school board, Chamber of Commerce etc., rather than two. One MP can deal with all of Delta’s issues, while still being aware of how we fit in with our neighbours. Mary Begin

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Delta is working on actions and strategies to increase our resilience to climate change and protect the environment. We can make a diﬀerence together. How you can help: BRING YOUR OWN BAG Delta’s new Plastic Bags and Single-Use Items Bylaw comes into eﬀect June 6, 2022. Please bring reusable shopping bags when you shop to save money and reduce waste. letstalk.delta.ca/singleuse

COMMUNITY ENERGY AND EMISSIONS PLAN UPDATE Help Delta shape the policies and actions towards reducing our community emissions. Share your thoughts on ways we can rethink how we heat and cool our buildings, get around and deal with waste. letstalk.delta.ca/communityenergy CONSERVE WATER Reduce water use in your yard with a Delta water conservation kit and use mulch to help prevent dry soil in your garden. delta.ca/waterconservation WEED OUT INVASIVE PLANTS Learn how to prevent the spread of invasive species and help protect Delta’s biodiversity at bcinvasives.ca/play-your-part. Contact cae@delta.ca about volunteer weed pulls in your community.

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Open an RDSP and access up to $90K in gov’t incentives Jeffrey Greenfeld, CFP®, RIS, EPC Investment Advisor, iA Private Wealth Inc. I recently met with a new client to complete a 2021 personal tax return where he mentioned his disability tax credit (DTC) for his disability. This prompted me to ask if he had started thinking about his long-term financial plan and whether he had a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP). He did not. John was 29 years old, a CDN resident, and had a valid SIN. Therefore, he qualified to be the beneficiary of an RDSP. I immediately started the paperwork to open an RDSP, putting him in the driver’s seat towards financial stability. Based on his salary, and annual contributions of $1,500, John will be able to earn the maximum annual grant of $3,500 through the Canada Disability Savings Grant. Since he is starting early, he will be able to reach the lifetime maximum of $70,000 in grants. The Canada Disability Savings Bond lifetime maximum adds another $20,000, providing John a total of $90,000 in grants over his lifetime! For Canadians with disabilities, an RDSP is an effective way to build long-term financial security through: • Valuable government incentives • Tax-free growth from earnings which money remains in the plan • Lump-sum and regular payments • Virtually no effect on most federal gov’t benefits If someone opens an RDSP later in life than John, they are eligible to catch up on grants and bonds. RESP and RRSP rollovers are also available if eligible. If you have a disability, open an RDSP and take advantage of government incentives to kick-start your retirement!

Contact Jeffrey Greenfeld at 604.940.8617 or Jeff@greenfeldfinancial.com This information has been prepared by Jeffrey Greenfeld, who is an Investment Advisor for iA Private Wealth Inc. Opinions expressed in this article are those of Jeffrey Greenfeld only and do not necessarily reflect those of iA Private Wealth Inc. iA Private Wealth Inc. is a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Funds and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada.

Delta backyard chicken owners on the lookout for bird flu SANDOR GYARMATI

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Delta residents who are keeping their own backyard chickens have been notified to be on the lookout for signs of avian influenza. That’s according to a Delta staff report in a recent response to a letter of concern to council about the spreading bird flu virus in B.C. and how the keeping of chickens in residential areas may increase the risk of transmission. The province in recent weeks announced the first case of avian influenza in a poultry flock and subsequent cases have since been reported. Several small or backyard flocks have also contracted the virus including ones in Kelowna, Richmond, Armstrong and the central Kootenays. Wild birds have also tested positive for H5 strains of avian influenza. The Delta staff response notes that upon notification of an eagle testing positive at Vancouver’s Stanley Park, the Delta Community Animal Shelter proactively emailed those keeping backyard chick-

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The City of Delta is asking residents to be extra cautious if they are keeping backyard chickens with the rise in avian influenza in the province. ens to bring awareness about the situation. The information provided includes provincial and federal resources and educational materials, as well as contact information should hen owners need further support. The city also has a webpage with information for hen owners on how to prevent and detect disease in backyard flocks. See more at: delta.ca. Delta requires those keeping backyard chickens to license them with the city and register their property with the BC

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cleaning, disinfection and sanitization of all things including clothing and footwear when entering areas where flocks are housed. Last summer, Delta council gave final approval for a bylaw amendment to permit residents to have backyard chickens in singlefamily neighbourhoods. It’s a pilot project and the city will review the program later this year. The bylaw amendment removed a previous requirement of properties having chickens being located next to agriculturally-zoned properties. No minimum lot size is required. Roosters are prohibited and the number of hens permitted on a property is restricted to four. The bylaw also requires food and manure to be removed to reduce smell and pest impacts. Coops and runs are limited to a maximum of 108-square-feet of combined indoor and outdoor space. Chickens are also to be kept for personal use and shall not be kept for the purposes of selling meat, eggs or other products.

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New sign eyed for Delta’s Boundary Bay SANDOR GYARMATI

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Boundary Bay Village could be getting a new community sign. City council at its May 16th meeting endorsed starting a neighbourhood consultation to see what residents think about a proposed sign and its location at the entrance to the community.

There had been a community entrance sign that was situated off Boundary Bay Road, across from the Monterra development, but it was removed about a decade ago. A Delta staff report notes there is now community interest in reestablishing a sign in a new location on the south side of 3 Avenue, within city park reserve

lands. The report notes local residents have brought forward a design which reflects the original sign graphics and are seeking the support of the city in designing and constructing the new sign. Area residents have advised city staff that they would be seeking community financial support to offset a portion of the costs.

A feedback form will be mailed out to local residents and they will have until June 10 to reply. Once that community feedback is received, Delta staff will report back to council.

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The City of Delta will be seeking community feedback on a proposed sign at the entrance to Boundary Bay Village.

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Delta to comment further on Metro’s long-term plan SANDOR GYARMATI s g y a r m a t i @ d e l t a - o p t i m i s t .c o m

The City of Delta will have another say on Metro Vancouver’s vision for the community. Metro 2050 is to replace Metro Vancouver 2040: Shaping our Future and is intended to be a long-term guide for land use decisions in the region. Council recently received a letter from Metro Board Chair Sav Dhaliwal stating that a final draft of the regional district’s strategic plan has been referred back to affected jurisdictions following a public hearing last month. Communities were given 60 days to approve and sign off on the document, or indicate why they are opposed. If a local government fails to act within the period for acceptance, it is deemed to have accepted the proposed regional growth strategy,

he explained. “Metro 2050 introduces important new and enhanced policies that will help Metro Vancouver, member jurisdictions, TransLink, and other parties address the significant challenges facing this region - including climate change, housing affordability, equity, and resilience - and will advance our shared vision for a sustainable, prosperous, and livable region,” wrote Dhaliwal. Regional district staff will be reporting to the Metro Vancouver Board at its July 29 meeting on the status of affected local government acceptances. While Delta staff will bring back a report to council on the Metro referral, a previous report on the proposed strategy notes that, overall, Metro 2050 is an appropriate plan for the region, bearing in mind the uniqueness of Delta’s geogra-

phy and demographic makeup. However, the city also outlined a series of concerns including the future of agricultural lands. The report noted that, given the importance of agricultural lands to Delta and the region as a whole, the revised definition of agricultural lands in Metro 2050 appears to open possibilities around the use of agricultural land that previously did not exist. “In addition, Metro 2050 has removed the emphasis on food production stipulation for agricultural land, which should be carefully considered in the context of the use of agricultural lands for cannabis production and the need for regional food security,” the report notes. The report also warns the strategies around trade-oriented lands in Metro 2050 pose potential land use conflicts

Delta council has been asked to provide more comment on Metro Vancouver`s long-term plan for land use decisions. related to agricultural and environmentally sensitive lands in a municipality like Delta. “Metro 2050 should also recognize challenges to the protection of Delta’s agricultural and environmentally sensitive lands associated with the anticipated Port expansion. The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has stated that, if approved, Roberts Bank Terminal 2 will require 1,000 ha

(2,500 ac) of developable industrial land close to the terminal for portrelated industry.” The Delta report also notes, among other issues, that Metro 2050 includes a goal to increase the area of lands protected for nature from 40 percent to 50 percent of the region’s land base by 2050. Delta lacks comparable ecosystem protection targets to increase pro-

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tected land by 10 percent, so staff will review the potential effect of implementing such a target. “However, as the home to the Burns Bog Ecological Conservancy Area covering over 2,300 ha (5,600 ac), a considerable amount of Delta’s land is already protected and meeting the Metro 2050 goal for an increase in protected lands may therefore be challenging,” the report adds.

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VOTE October 15, 2022

INTRODUCING YOUR ACHIEVING FOR DELTA TEAM

RE-ELECT

GEORGE HARVIE for Mayor

For Council

For School Board

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Meet the team:

Date: May 31, 2022 Time: 7:00 pm

Visit achievingfordelta.ca to learn more about the Achieving for Delta team, our achievements and how you can support and get involved.

Location: Crown Palace Banquet Hall 12025 Nordel Way Unit 201

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2022 Notice is hereby given that Delta City Council will hold a Public Hearing to receive representations from any persons who deem it in their interest to address Council regarding the following proposed project. A Council meeting is scheduled to immediately follow this Public Hearing in the event Council wishes to give further consideration to the proposed project.

Date: June 7, 2022 Time: 5:00 p.m. Place: Council Chamber & Virtual / Zoom Delta City Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC

WATCH LIVE: This Public Hearing will be broadcast live at www.delta.ca/watchlive. Members of the public who do not wish to speak may listen and watch the proceedings on the City's website. Video recordings are archived on the City’s website. Project No. 1 (File No. LU009218)

Project No. 2 (File No. LU009227)

Project No. 3 (File No. LU009153)

Project No. 4 (File No. LU009324)

Location: 11321 80 Avenue

Location: 11867 86A Avenue

Location: 5198 Westminster Avenue

Applicant: Raj Pandher

Applicant: Parwinderjit Haher

Locations: 11775 and 11785 82B Avenue Applicant: Gurinder Grewal

Telephone: 604-807-5985

Telephone: 604-831-3580

Telephone: 604-809-7232

Telephone: 604-644-2754

Proposal: Application for Rezoning in order to permit subdivision and development of two single detached residential lots.

Proposed Bylaw:

Proposal: Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit in order to permit subdivision and development of three single detached residential lots.

Proposal: Application for Official Community Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Development Variance Permit in order to permit subdivision and development of two single detached residential lots.

Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017, Amendment Bylaw No. 8142, 2022 would rezone the subject property from Single Detached Residential 1 (RS1) to Single Detached Residential 7 (RS7).

Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017, Amendment Bylaw No. 8125, 2022 would rezone the subject property from Duplex/Single Detached Residential 3 (RD3) to Single Detached Residential 7 (RS7).

Staff Contact: Tory Lawson – 604-946-3326

Staff Contact: Sabrina Brar – 604-946-3332

Proposed Bylaw & Permit:  Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017, Amendment Bylaw No. 8107, 2022 would rezone the subject properties from Duplex/Single Detached Residential 3 (RD3) to Single Detached Residential 7 (RS7).  Development Variance Permit LU009153 would vary the “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017” by reducing the minimum rear setback, and by reducing the minimum average lot depth. Staff Contact: Sabrina Brar – 604-946-3332

PARTICIPATE IN THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS The Public Hearing is open to all members of the public. Any person who believes that their interest in property will be affected by the proposed project shall be given an opportunity to provide their comments (support, concerns, or opposition) to Council in the following ways: 📫📫📫📫

Write to Mayor and Council City of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2

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Email mayor-council@delta.ca

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To speak virtually at the Public Hearing, you must register with the Office of the City Clerk before 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. To register, email publichearing@delta.ca or call 604-946-3220 and provide: 1. Public Hearing meeting date and Project number; 2. Whether you will speak by telephone or by Zoom videoconference; and 3. Your contact information (name, address, phone number, and email address). Once registered, you will be provided details needed to participate. You do not need to register to speak in person.

Applicant: Howard Smid

Proposed Bylaws & Permit:  The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985, Amendment Bylaw No. 8147, 2022 would exempt the subject property from (i) the maximum allowable density, and (ii) the minimum lot area requirement.  Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017, Amendment Bylaw No. 8148, 2022 would rezone the subject property from Single Detached Residential 5 (RS5) to Single Detached Residential 7 (RS7).  Development Variance Permit LU009324 would reduce the minimum average lot depth for proposed Lots 1 and 2. Staff Contact: Ada Liu – 604-946-3395

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2022 Project No. 5 (File No. LU009286)

Project No. 6 (File No. LU009343)

Project No. 7 (File No. LU009345)

Location: 5150 Ladner Trunk Road

Location: 10190 River Road

Location: Unit 7225 – 7227 120 Street

Applicant: Harp Hoonjan

Applicant: Paul Sahota

Applicant: Ron Basran

Telephone: 604-240-9924

Telephone: 778-840-9247

Telephone: 604-290-2428

Proposal: Application for Rezoning a portion of the subject property in order to allow a cannabis dispensary use in an existing shopping centre. Imagine Cannabis Co. has also applied for a Provincial non-medical cannabis retail store licence.

Proposal: Application for Rezoning a portion of the subject property in order to allow a cannabis dispensary use in an existing building. Tidewaters Investments Ltd. has also applied for a Provincial non-medical cannabis retail store licence.

Proposal: Application for Rezoning a portion of the subject property in order to allow a cannabis dispensary to operate from a unit in an existing shopping centre. Queensborough Cannabis Co. has also applied for a Provincial non-medical cannabis retail store licence.

Proposed Bylaw & Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch Application No. 030003

Proposed Bylaw & Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch Application No. 036575

 Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977, Amendment Bylaw No. 8150, 2022 would amend the Comprehensive Development Zone No. 307 (C.D. 307) in order to allow a cannabis dispensary to operate in an existing building.  Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch Application No. 030003 for a Provincial nonmedical cannabis retail store licence to permit Tidewaters Investments Ltd. to operate a cannabis dispensary seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

 Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017, Amendment Bylaw No. 8151, 2022 would rezone a portion of the subject property from Core Commercial (C1) to Core Commercial Cannabis (C1C).  Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch Application No. 036575 for a Provincial non-medical cannabis retail store licence to permit Queensborough Cannabis Co. to operate a cannabis dispensary seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Proposed Bylaw & Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch Application No. 049198  Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977, Amendment Bylaw No. 8127, 2022 would amend the Comprehensive Development Zone No. 285 (C.D. 285) to allow a cannabis dispensary to operate from a unit in an existing shopping centre.  Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch Application No. 049198 for a Provincial nonmedical cannabis retail store licence to permit Imagine Cannabis Co. to operate a cannabis dispensary seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Staff Contact: Janet Zazubek – 604-946-3355

Staff Contact: Paul Belzile – 604-952-3155

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE PUBLIC HEARING Materials related to the projects such as the staff report, proposed bylaw, detailed maps and other information may be inspected at Delta City Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. from Thursday, May 26, 2022 to Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Materials may also be viewed at www.delta.ca/publichearing. Correspondence addressed to Council will form part of the public record for this Public Hearing and must include your name and full address, and be received by the Office of the City Clerk no later than 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. To be included in the Agenda, correspondence must be received before 12:00 p.m. on Friday, June 3, 2022. Once the Public Hearing has concluded, no further information or submissions may be considered by Council.

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Delta park to get upgraded tennis courts but no pickleball SANDOR GYARMATI s g y a r m a t i @ d e l t a - o p t i m i s t .c o m

Upgraded tennis courts will be coming to Pebble Hill Park, but you can forget about pickleball. Delta council recently

endorsed a staff recommendation to enter into a cost-sharing agreement with the Greater Vancouver Water District (GVWD) to replace the existing tennis courts at the park. The project is part

of the city’s overall multi-year Sport Court Improvement Program, which identified an opportunity to create nine dedicated pickleball courts and four dedicated tennis courts on top of Pebble Hill Reservoir

Units 1 and 2. It was envisioned the project would be done in cooperation with the GVWD, which was planning upgrades to the reservoir units. Following public consultation earlier this year,

recommendations were approved to develop an agreement with the GVWD for the replacement of the existing tennis courts, but to not proceed with the proposed pickleball courts. During council’s discussion at their April 25 meeting, Mayor George Harvie said the decision was made following consultation with area residents and concerns raised about the noise from pickleball play. The four tennis courts at Pebble Hill Reservoir are scheduled to be completed in 2023.

The city’s available budget for the project is set at $50,000. The city is also looking into establishing an offleash dog area at Pebble Hill Park. Harvie and city manager Sean McGill, during council’s discussion, both said a number of other concerns about the site were identified by area residents, including drainage and parking. While there is no overall Pebble Hill Park master plan, they said all the concerns will be addressed in an upcoming report to council.

Minor injuries after vehicle plunges into Fraser River

Element SUV was travelling westbound when it left the road and slammed through concrete barricades before hitting rocks along the shore and flipping on to its roof in the water. “Luckily, Delta firefighters were able to get the driver out of vehicle before it became submerged,” said MacKichan. “He was then transported to hospital with non-lifethreatening injuries.” Delta Police had River Road blocked for hours while they investigated and had the vehicle towed out of the river. -Ian Jacques

A person came away with minor injuries following a single-vehicle roll-over that saw a vehicle plunge into the Fraser River along River Road in Delta May 18. Just after 2 p.m., Delta Police and Delta firefighters responded to the rollover at River Road and 92nd Ave. According to freelance journalist Shane MacKichan, who was at the scene, a Honda

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Around Town JNT Comedy Tour tonight

The JNT Comedy Tour, features popular standup comedians Andrew Packer and Jacob Balshin, as well as Vancouver comic Sean McDonnell. For tickets see: linktr.ee/ jntcomedy.

Music Makers

KinVillage Community Centre plays host to the Delta Music Makers for a performance that includes toe-tapping lively easylistening favourites. The performance is this Sunday, May 29 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Admission is by donation. KinVillage is located at 5430 10th Ave. in Tsawwassen.

Book signing

Join Ladner author Darren Groth for his in-person launch of Boy in the Blue Hammock on Thursday, June 2 at 7 p.m. at Ladner’s Black Bond Books.

Oil & Water

The South Delta Artists Guild presents its 17th annual Oil & Water Juried Competition, which opens June 2 at 6:30 p.m. at Gallery 1710 with a reception and awards. The show runs until June 26. Gallery 1710 is located at 1710 - 56th Street in Tsawwassen and is open Wednesday to Sunday from noon to 4 and Thursday’s from 4 to 8 p.m.

Ladner Bandfest

After a two-year absence due to the COVID pandemic, Ladner Bandfest returns to Memorial Park on June 4 & 5. Ladner Bandfest brings 17 amateur community concert bands to Ladner for continuous free 40-minute concerts on two stages. See more at: ladnerbandfest.org.

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Season finale for Sidekick Players

Jonas and Barry in the Home runs June 2 to 25 at Tsawwassen Arts Centre Local theatre group Sidekick Players brings the curtain down on its 25th season in June with another offering from playwright Norm Foster. Jonas and Barry in the Home runs June 2 to 25 at Tsawwassen Arts Centre. Foster’s quick wit is strong in this lighthearted buddy comedy about living life to its fullest. “I guarantee you will laugh. That’s right, I guarantee it. Now, that’s not a money back guarantee. I’m a playwright not a fool,” states Foster. Barry (Pat McDermott) is annoyed that he’s already living in a seniors’ home at 67, but it’s worth it to live near his daughter, Rosie (Sarah Greene). Rosie, who works at the home, brought him in so he wouldn’t be alone in case he has a heart attack like his father, brother, and uncle did before they were 65, so, Barry spends his time shuffling around in his slippers, taking naps, and having dinner with Rosie, and that’s good enough for him. But Barry doesn’t get to revel in the quiet for long. Enter the loquacious and flirtatious Jonas, who wrote one hit song 37 years ago. Jonas (Ken Fynn) likes to indulge in the finer

things in life, like decadent dates and nice clothes, and he sees Barry the curmudgeon as a fixer upper. As they bicker and bond over women, sports, and family values, Jonas and Barry must learn to open up and face how to keep living their lives. “We are pleased to welcome newcomer, Ken Fynn and welcome back Pat McDermott and Sarah Greene,” said director Carroll Lefebvre. “Ken resides in Chilliwack and Pat in Abbotsford, and they have been travelling back-and-forth because they love these characters and the play. The three actors have amazing chemistry and it’s hard to think of them as anything but Jonas, Barry and Rosie.” Lefebvre is also pleased to welcome back Margaret Currivan as her assistant. Evening performances are on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7:30 p.m.) and three matinees on June 5, 12 and 19 at 2 p.m. (doors open at 1:30 p.m.) Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors. COVID-19 health measures are still in place, so everyone must show their vaccination passport. Due to limited seating, reserving early is advised. To reserve seats call 604-288-2415.

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Pictured left to right; Ken Fynn (Jonas Ainsworth), Sarah Green (Rosie Voight) and Pat McDermott (Barry Butterfield).

Grammy Award winning violinist performing on Monday at South Delta Baptist Church

The Vancouver Chamber Music Society’s season finale features Grammy, Gramaphone and Juno Award winning James Ehnes on Monday, May 30 at the South Delta Baptist Church. He will be performing wellknown piano trios by Tchaikovsky and Dvorak alongside Bion Tsang and Adam Neiman for this 7:30 p.m. show. Gifted with a rare combination of stunning virtuosity, serene lyricism and an unfaltering musicality, Ehnes has firmly established himself as one of the most sought-after artists on the international stage. Ehnes is a favourite guest of many of the world’s most respected conductors including Ashkenazy, Alsop, Sir Andrew

James Ehnes Davis, Denève, Elder, Ivan Fischer, Gardner, Paavo Järvi, Mena, Noseda, Robertson and Runnicles. Ehnes’s long list of orchestras includes, amongst others, the Boston, Chicago,

London, NHK and Vienna Symphony Orchestras, the Los Angeles, New York, Munich and Czech Philharmonic Orchestras, and the Cleveland, Philadelphia, Philharmonia and DSO Berlin orchestras. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and in 2010 was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada. Tsang has been internationally recognized as one of the outstanding instrumentalists of his generation. At age 11, he made his professional debut with Zubin Mehta and the New York Philharmonic. He’s been featured on America Online as CultureFinder’s “Star Find of the Week,” on the Internet Cello Society as “Artist of the Month,”

and most recently in print in the book 21st-Century Cellists. Neiman has been universally acclaimed as a thoughtprovoking, charismatic, and highly virtuosic performer. He is hailed as one of today’s preeminent American classical pianists. Neiman’s reputation as a chamber musician is supported by his history as a founding member of the Corinthian Trio and a member of Trio Solisti with whom he capped his tenure with a performance of the complete chamber music of Brahms at Carnegie Hall. Tickets are $40 for adults, $20 for students available online at: vancouverchambermusic.com/ ehnes-tsang-neiman or by phone at 604-359-9738.

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Lifestyles Tsawwassen playwright premier’s at Vancouver festival this week Tsawwassen-raised writer and artist Shelby Satterthwaite is set to premiere her new play Light Rapid Transit this week. Produced by Delta-based Coffeehouse Theatre and directed by Carly Pokoradi, Light Rapid Transit is presented by Upintheair Theatre as part of the 2022 rEvolver Festival. There will be four performances from Thursday to Sunday at the Cultch Historic Theatre in Vancouver. In Light Rapid Transit, six friends and strangers navigate being in transit, physically and emotionally. Taking place entirely on the Vancouver Expo Line, their lives intertwine and are changed irreversibly by one another through acts as simple as choosing a seat. Light Rapid Transit itself evolved from a random act of generosity on the SkyTrain: as Satterthwaite was getting off the train, a stranger gave her a bouquet of flowers and requested that she share them with anyone she crossed paths with. During the past four years, that encounter developed into a play about connection and interdependence. Light Rapid Transit is Coffeehouse Theatre’s fifth production, and its first

in-person event since 2019. It’s a big move for the young company, being the first time they are producing outside of Delta and in collaboration with another company. The cast and crew is a talented mix of artists, some of whom have been attached to Light Rapid Transit for multiple years. The cast includes Bruce Hill, Hunter Golden, Nyx Debogorski, Amelia Brooker, Sarah Zaiter, and Jessica Wong. In addition to Pokoradi, the play features lighting design by Ben Pilger, sound design by Miriam Dumitra, original music by Noah Franche-Nolan, and dramaturgy by Santana Berryman. The team is rounded out by several SDSS Equinox Theatre alumni: stage manager Amy Bell, producers Camryn Chew and Kate Chubbs, and of course playwright/ assistant director Satterthwaite. Individual tickets and festival passes can be purchased through the Cultch box office online at tickets.thecultch. com and by phone at 604-251-1363. Tickets can also be purchased in person at the Cultch (1895 Venables St, Vancouver), Monday to Friday from noon to 4 p.m. and one hour prior to all performances.

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BC Community Newspaper Week

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The Oscars for community journalism Excellence every edition: behind the Ma Murray Awards

Professionals across Canada from the media and publishing industries are recruited as judges, from What are the Ma Murray Awards? Basical- award-winning reporters and editors ly, they’re like the Oscars for community from other provinces to journalism in B.C. and the Yukon. agency heads, designIn total there are more than 40 categoers and other experts ries, recognizing excellence in all aspects – nobody connected to of local journalism from editorial content any BCYCNA members is to photography, advertising, special publiallowed to judge, and not cations, magazines and community service. even the board of directors New categories are added as needed to reof the association knows who flect the ongoing changes in the media inthe winners are until they’re dustry, such as multimedia breaking news announced from the stage. and feature story and COVID coverage. The General Excellence cateThe BCYCNA receives more than 1,000 gory is considered the pinnacle nominations from members for general of the awards – the equivalent excellence for the previous year by early of “Best Picture” at the Oscars. January, with the submissions evaluated by Participating newspapers have an army of professional judges and the top to submit a complete print three finalists in each category announced copy of the newspaper from in March. each of two different months The finalists were invited to a special in the year, which is judged awards ceremony (held in person for the on every aspect, from front first time in three years) at the River Rock page to community news Casino Resort in Richmond on Saturday, to opinions and editorials, May 14, 2022, where the winners were features, sports, adverannounced. tising design and content, photography, layout and

appearance, print quality and classifieds. The months for judging are selected at random at the end of the year. “The point is that newspapers never know what issue they might be judged on for this category – there’s no “sweeps week” where you can save everything up for an award nomination,” said BCYCNA 2021-22 president Lisa Farquharson. “You have to be at your very best every single week, in every way.”

General Excellence awards are divided by circulation category, so similar-sized newspapers with similar populations and staffing levels compete against each other. The other pinnacle of the evening is the Edgar Dunning Award for Dedication and Service to the Community NewsMedia Industry. This year’s award went to Penny Sakamoto of Black Press, who served the community news-media industry for 30 years in a variety of leadership positions, including as publisher of newspapers in Squamish, Revelstoke, Salt Spring Island, Victoria, Oak Bay, Saanich and Sidney, and as a two-time president of the BCYCNA.

The BCYCNA receives more than 1,000 nominations from members for general excellence for the previous year by early January, with the submissions evaluated by an army of professional judges and the top three finalists in each category announced in March.

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100 years as pioneers in technology Compared to your smartphone, a printed newspaper may not seem like a high-tech device.

print more pages more quickly than ever.

Adding more units to a printing press also made it possible for newspapers to But the process of printing news on paper print in colour – at first just spot colour (one unit putting black ink on a page, the has been evolving and innovating for decades – with community newspapers right other putting a specific colour ink on), and then later in process colour, with four at the heart of that innovation. Many community newspapers at the time different units printing in different colours – cyan, magenta, yellow and black – comof the founding of the BCYCNA would bining to make full-colour images. (This have been individual sheets cranked out is the same process used to print colour – literally, cranked by hand – on roller presses with inked blocks, known as letter- pages today). The process of preparing pages to be press printing – the same technology that Johannes Gutenberg used when he created printed has also transformed radically over the first printing press in the 15th century. the years. From setting manual type in frames 100 years ago to linotype machines, With that simple but effective technolowhich created whole lines of text from hot gy, the local newspaper was also often the lead, to phototypesetting (projecting chartown job printer, printing flyers, forms, acters and images onto film) and finally to business cards and stationery for local computer typesetting using programs like businesses and residents. Adobe InDesign, the process has become Offset printing (also known as offset extremely streamlined. lithography or litho) revolutionized the Adding pictures to print has also beprinting industry in the 20th century. come radically different as technology Printing plates (originally made from advanced. Newspapers used to have to lead, now usually made from alumihave darkrooms to develop their own num) are used, with each plate holding film, then make prints and convert those an image of the content to be printed. prints to images made of dots (like pixels The plate is mounted on a cylinder on on a screen) that could be reproduced on the press, where the image on the plate picks up ink and transfers that image to a printing presses using halftone or phorubber blanket, which is then transferred to-mechanical transfer (PMT) machines. That entire process, which took hours to to the printed page. create a single image for the press, adOffset printing allowed newspapers to vanced through computer technology, first use photographs for images instead of scanning images into desktop publishing etchings or engraved illustrations, and software, then film negatives, and now,

Hoe & Co.’s stereotype web printing and folding machine circa 1894

with digital photography, the whole process from can now happen in seconds. Even getting the files to the press has advanced. As late as the 1990s, newspapers had to print out and paste individual pieces of copy, ads and photos together onto sheets (called flats) and drive the flats to a printing press where they would be photographed and turned into printing plates. Now, ads, stories and photos can be made into press-ready pages entirely on a laptop computer and sent directly to the press using computer-to-plate technology, all of which speeds up the news-gathering pace. Now a community newspaper can cover a fire or a council meeting at 6 pm with the story and pictures in print just hours later – a process that used to take a full day or

even two. And as we move beyond print and into an increasingly digital world, remember we’ve been here for decades too. Community newspapers were also among the first websites found on the World Wide Web, as it was known in the 1990s, and have also been pioneers in using new social media platforms to distribute news to readers (community newspaper, of course, being the original social media). Today dozens of our members are using new digital tools to tell local stories, from video shows to podcasts and more. In short, innovation and adoption of new technology have been in our blood for 100 years – and will be for many more.

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CHURCH DIRECTORY A Warm and Joyful welcome to...

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Sunday Service 10 am Wed. Service 11 am

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Embracing new life

While I will never claim to be a gardener in recent years, I have enjoyed square foot gardening. In my current apartment we do not have the ability to square foot garden, however we have been able to take over and call our own, one of several garden beds in the complex. Taking out and removing old overgrown rhododendrons has been particularly cathartic over the past year or two as I clear out the old, to make way for new plants including herbs, vegetables, and flowers to maintain a decent curb appeal to friend and neighbour. The new garden has become a conversation piece as many people within the apartment complex as well as surrounding neighbours stop, admire and monitor some of the changes that have taken place.

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As with any landscaping project, there comes a point in the process where the old growth has been removed and what lies before is an open dirt patch void of beauty and without any clear sign of the new vegetation that is to come. But soon, before too long, new plants arrive, a new landscape design begins to take shape and the garden comes back to life.

As I contemplate these changes in my gardening and other landscaping projects, I cannot help but be reminded of the Easter Gospel. For those of us who follow the Christian Faith, death and resurrection is at our centre. Constantly we see all around us how aspects of our life come to their natural end in order to embrace the new life and opportunity that lies ahead. The changing of jobs, a new school, a new home are some of these changes. Within all these changes there comes that point where, like a garden, the old has passed and what lies before is a rugged dirt patch. This “dirt patch” becomes our clean slate full of potential. When we embrace this moment, soon our new life and opportunities begin to take shape. Embrace it.

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After two long years, the community is ready to party again with the return of Ladner Pioneer May Days, providing a weekend full of fun and excitement at Memorial Park. The 126th edition of the fair, which takes place May 27-29, has been dark since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to some creativity, a virtual event was held a year ago but there is nothing quite like doing it in-person. It was in late March when the City of Delta gave the greenlight for this year’s fair. It’s been non-stop work since for a group of volunteers, most of them lifelong Ladner

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May Days always has plenty of food options.

residents that know exactly what May Days means to this community. “Even after two years, I don’t think there has been too many challenges. We’ve just had to really pull from different people in the community because everyone wants this to happen,” said May

Days vice-chair Missy Coghill. “Everyone is excited to see it back. “You can really feel it, especially with the kids. Parents are saying ‘I can finally take my kids again’ or ‘I used to go when I was a kid and now my kids are old enough now.’ They want to make those same memories from their childhood.” This year’s theme is “Neighbours helping Neighbours,” recognizing and appreciating the local frontline workers over the past two years. May Days kicks off on Friday at 4 p.m. when the Shooting Star Amusement’s midway opens. The rides will run until 10 p.m. The Ladner May Days Invitational men’s fastpitch tournament also

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Dating back over 100 years, the May Pole Dance is part of a busy final day on Sunday at Memorial Park. begins on Friday with its first game at 6:45 p.m. Activities really get going on Saturday, running from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. In addition to the midway and fast-pitch tournament continuing, there will be a May Days Market, stage entertainment, petting zoo and

pony rides, gold panning with Yukon Dan, beer garden (noon-to-6 p.m.), food trucks and more. Sunday begins with a pancake breakfast at the park from 8 to 11 a.m. The parade starts at noon in Ladner Village and will make its way to Memorial Park.

Sunday’s in-the-park line-up will include many of the same activities as Saturday, highlighted by the crowning of the 2022 Royal Court on the main entertainment stage at 1:30 p.m. For more on May Days visit: www.ladnermaydays.com.

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May Days Parade returns on Sunday with noon start Always the highlight of Ladner Pioneer May Days, the colourful parade will make its way through Ladner Village beginning at noon on Sunday, May 29. The parade features all kinds of entries, including community and school groups, dance teams, entertainers, local businesses and more. “The parade is back. We’re really happy how it has come altogether and with the amount of entries,” said May Days chair Jennifer Scott. Included among those entries will be the float carrying the May Days Royal Court, which will be crowned at a ceremony on the stage in

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The Ladner May Days’ midway at Memorial Park, operated this year by Shooting Star Amusements, opens at 4 p.m. on Friday.

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good relationship with them.” The May Days committee was suddenly up against the clock as this year’s fair wasn’t given the greenlight to proceed until late March from the City of Delta. Fortunately, they came to an agreement with Shooting Star Amusements, another Metro Vancouver company based out of Mission. “They have come to our rescue,” said Scott. “So, we will have 15 rides, with five for the little ones, five family rides and five of what you would call the classic rides (such as The Zipper, Zero Gravity and Tilt-A-Whirl). There will be the midway games too and you’ll be able to get your mini-donuts.” Other rides listed on Shooting Star Amusements’ website includes Ferris Wheel, Bumper Cars, The

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Families will notice some changes when they turn out in droves for the 126th edition of Ladner Mays this weekend. Opening night on Friday always brings huge crowds to the midway section of Memorial Park that includes rides, games and food favourites such as cotton candy. The fair has had a long-relationship with West Coast Amusements, however, the Chilliwack-

based company has hit a snag with finding enough employees and couldn’t commit this year. “They need 60 workers to run two separate carnivals with one going up north and the other staying down here,” explained May Days chair Jennifer Scott. “They were hoping to bring in some foreign workers but hit a snag with the Canadian government and couldn’t commit to us, so that was a bit of a disappointment as we had always had a

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Avian Flu’s impact on OWL MARTINA VERSTEEG

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Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (OWL) receives close to 1,000 sick or injured birds of prey each year. Through the years OWL has returned more than 27,000 raptors to the wild. OWL’s goal is to rescue, rehabilitate, and release native wild raptors, as well as educate the public on how to prevent injuries to wildlife. As you may have heard, the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI, or bird flu H5N1) is making the rounds again globally. In February we had a positive case in a Bald Eagle and immediately implemented new biosecurity measures. Unfortunately, since that first case, six more birds have arrived with the virus - five Bald Eagles and one Coopers Hawk - and we are awaiting results on four more Bald Eagles and a Peregrine Falcon. Two of the confirmed cases were from Delta. Sadly, in raptors, H5N1 has a 90 to 100 per cent mortality rate. Raptors pick up this disease from their food sources. Waterfowl are natural reservoirs for varieties of Avian Influenza yet are largely unaffected themselves and rarely show signs of the disease.

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OWL staff have been busy dealing with cases of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. The OWL team of volunteers worked tirelessly to add and improve quarantine areas so each patient can safely quarantine during testing and treatment. As you can imagine, we are using a lot of personal protective equipment (PPE) and rely on donations to help with this unexpected cost, and allow us to remain open and accept patients who need us. Sadly, numerous comparable North America facilities have had to temporarily close due to the impact of the virus. To help stop the spread

of HPAI, please keep your chickens or pet birds out of yards where wild birds may congregate. Consider removing your bird feeders and baths for the time being, and plant bird friendly native plants for birds to forage on. If you find an injured raptor, please call us at 604-946-3171. Report dead wild birds to the Bird Mortality Hotline at 1-866-431-BIRD (2473). Editor`s note: Nature Notes is a monthly column produced by the Delta Naturalists Society and its community partners.

Shriners to warm up their grills again Mark June 5 in your calendar for the return of the salmon barbecue

The grills will be on again as a Delta tradition returns on Sunday, June 5. Following the cancellation of events the past two years due to the pandemic, the Tsawwassen Shrine Club will host its 50th anniversary salmon barbecue from noon to 6 p.m. at Ladner Harbour Park.

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Shrine Club president Hugh Johnson said the club will be serving up Wild Pacific Coho Salmon cooked over a charcoal fire with fries and coleslaw at the bargain price of $15 per serving. All proceeds from the barbecue will go to support children receiving treatment at Shriner’s

Hospitals for Children as well as providing necessary medical and support equipment for children in our local community. “We hope to see our many friends and neighbors out to enjoy a delicious meal and support our philanthropy once again,” said Johnson. -Submitted

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the Regular Meeting of Council to take place on MONDAY, MAY 30, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at the Delta City Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC, the Delta City Council will consider third reading and final adoption of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment (Electric Vehicle and Bicycle Charging – P21-02B) Bylaw No. 8097, 2022” which would update the existing regulations for electric vehicle and electric bicycle parking and charging requirements. The current and proposed regulations are summarized in the following table:

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Some members of Council may participate in this meeting via electronic means (audio, visual or other communication facilities). Pursuant to Section 464(2) of the Local Government Act and Council’s resolution on April 25, 2022, there will not be a Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 8097. Website: www.delta.ca – April 25, 2022 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.05 To observe the proceedings, the meeting will be broadcast live through video streaming at www.delta.ca/watchlive. AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE – If you have a general inquiry regarding the proposed bylaw amendments please contact the Community Planning and Development Department by email at cpd@delta.ca or by phone at 604.946.3380. A copy of the bylaw and documentation related to the amendments can also be viewed on weekdays (between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m.,) exclusive of any statutory holiday, at Delta City Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC. Interested residents have the opportunity to provide written comments regarding the bylaw at this time. Comments are to be received on or before 12:00 noon, Friday, May 27, 2022. Comments should be referred to: Mayor and Council City of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604-946-3390 Email: mayor-council@delta.ca

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Community

Ukrainian benefit event Saturday at St. David’s ELIZABETH MURRAY

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Ladner Legion member Barbara Dyck presents Claire Barczi from Nielsen Grove Elementary with a cheque for winning the Junior Essay Contest at the Legion Zone level.

A parish youth-organized car wash is slated to be a popular segment of the fundraising Spring Fair at St. David’s Church on Saturday, May 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A squeaky-clean vehicle is but one of a variety of ways to contribute to an ongoing humanitarian appeal. Every car washed, plant, book, home-baking, handcraft purchase, or café visit, will help raise funds earmarked to assist a refugee family coming to Delta from Ukraine. A raffle for two gift baskets, one food and the other toiletries, is another incentive. To further aid the local refugee relief support group, parishioner Kay Foord and helper Don Buchanan have teamed up in a creative enterprise that will offer for purchase handmade

votive candles for personal and community vigils currently being held across the world for people of Ukraine. In these especially troubled times, votives are being widely used in acts of Christian prayer, particularly within Anglican, Lutheran, and

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Library patrons in Delta will see improvements in their local public libraries thanks to a funding grant from the province. The provincial government has announced a one-time investment of $8 million in COVID-19 relief and recovery funding for 71 public libraries,

six library federations and three library service partners. B.C. Libraries can use this new funding to enhance services for people and fill gaps created by the pandemic. The Fraser Valley Regional Library is receiving approximately $220,000 in funding which will be used to expand digital collections and internet access,

than paraffin wax. Some of these votives have hand-painted blue and yellow symbols. Chairperson Pat Dempsey is pleased to take a leadership role in this special effort to assist Ukrainian families fleeing the atrocities of Russia’s war.

upgrade spaces and programming, and improve air circulation. “The Fraser Valley Regional Library is an important resource for communities to remain connected with literature, learning and events,” said Delta North NDP MLA Ravi Kahlon. “With investments in new digital and internet resources, we are ensuring libraries remain focal

points of literacy and support for people.” Mike Gagel, president, British Columbia Library Trustees Association says this one-time funding boost in funding will have a significant, positive impact on the ability of public libraries to improve access to all types of library resources, services and programs, with the goal of building resilient communities.

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Hospital golf tourney sells out in record time

Century Group sponsors Delta Health Classic for eighth consecutive year Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation’s Century Group Delta Health Classic is back in person on June 23 in its 23rd year. Due to an overwhelming response from sponsors, this tournament is sold out. For more than 20 years, Delta’s business and community leaders have demonstrated their support for the Delta Hospital Campus of Care by sponsoring and attending the Foundation’s renowned annual golf tournament fundraiser. The Century Group Delta Health Classic is dedicated to improving

the health of all who live and work in Delta and the goal of this year’s tournament is to help the needs of Delta Hospital’s busy surgical services program. “We are pleased to continue our support of Delta Hospital as it is an important part of the health of our community,” says Sean Hodgins, President of Century Group. “Commitment to our community is at the very core of our company, and we are proud to be raising funds for Delta Hospital’s busy surgical department this year.” The Century Group Delta Health Classic is back to the pre-COVID days and includes a great day of golf, a hearty

lunch, the best of Delta restaurants and libations on-course, 19th Hole Reception, games and prizes, and lots of laughs set to this year’s Wild West theme. Participants will raise funds for Delta Hospital’s busy Surgical Services Department one of the busiest day surgery sites in the Fraser Health region. More than 7,900 surgeries are performed every year in three operating rooms and approximately 3,500 endoscopies in their Endoscopy Suite. “This is an especially exciting year for the Century Group Delta Health Classic. We are back in person and back to our one-day

format with lots of exciting things happening on course,” says Lisa Hoglund, Executive Director, Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation. “We are appreciative of Century Group’s continued and generous support as well as our other longstanding and new sponsors who are joining us for this year’s sold out tournament.” Even though the inperson event is sold out, the community can still participate in the Century Group Delta Health Classic by taking part in their online auction. Visit www.dhchfoundation. ca for all the up-to-date information.

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Safety upgrades for seniors’ homes Many seniors want to spend as long as possible residing in the comforts of their own homes, but getting older often comes with certain deficits that may not make current living situations the safest for seniors. Certain adaptations may be necessary if seniors want to stay in their homes, particularly in older homes that have not recently been renovated. Create zero-threshold entryways Zero-threshold entryways, also known as flush entries, do not require crossing a lip or any raised barrier. They can appear on doorways and showers and make it easy for people who have mobility issues, as well as those using scooters,

walkers and wheelchairs, to move about unencumbered. Clear clutter/move obstructions One inexpensive modification is to remove extraneous furniture and accessories. Such a change widens walking spaces in a room and accommodates walkers and wheelchairs. In addition, furniture can be pushed to the room’s perimeter to make moving around easier. It’s also important to remove area rugs, as they’re often tripping hazards. Install grab rails and supports Minimizing falls could come down to providing support in key rooms of a home. Adding grab rails in the bathroom near the toilet and in

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Certain adaptations may be necessary if seniors want to stay in their homes. the shower can help a person use those facilities without assistance. Install a grab rail close to seating in the kitchen to add support.

Invest in a stairlift Single-story homes are preferable for growing older gracefully, but many seniors live in multi-story homes.

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A stairlift makes a multi-floor home more accessible, and easier to traverse staircases and reduce the risk for falls. These suggestions are

just a few of the many home modifications that can help seniors safely age in place. Consider smart lighting Motion-activated or darkness-activated lighting switches and fixtures can automatically turn on lights, thereby improving visibility. Also, rocker light switches are easier to maneuver than standard toggles. Change knobs to levers This is an easy modification. Levers are much easier for individuals with arthritis or persons who lack dexterity in their hands. Everything from doorknobs to faucet knobs can be replaced with levers. -Metro Creative

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Spring and summer fun for active seniors Seniors may have more time for leisure and recreation than working adults, and the summer months provide ample opportunities to get active. After months of chilly temperatures, seniors in various parts of the country may be eager to get outdoors and enjoy some fun in the sun. The following are some good starting points. *Join or start a walking club. Walking is a great way to stay in shape and work the mind as well. View new sights along the way by changing the route each time you go. Walking with friends can pass the time and provide the motivation to keep going. * Catch a sporting event. Attending a sporting event can be an

entertaining way to spend several hours, and that includes amateur and recreational sports. Catch a grandchild’s swim meet or a baseball game for an action-packed way to connect with loved ones and get out. *Take a fishing charter. Casting a rod from a dock or pier is perfectly acceptable, but securing a spot on a fishing charter is a great way to spend hours out on the water enjoying the scenery and the sport of fishing. Plus, there’s the added benefit of enjoying the fruits of your labors by cooking the day’s catch for dinner once you arrive home. *Be a tourist. Many cities and towns have their own tourism boards and showcase interesting spots that have historical

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significance or appeal to other interests. Be a tourist for the day - even in an area with which you are familiar. Hop on a trolley or sightseeing bus to view the town as an outsider. *Spend time swimming. Swimming is a

low-impact activity that can work the body in many different ways. Devote time to doing a few laps in the pool. Or make a day of going to a lake or another body of water to wade out and enjoy some strokes in nature. Stick to swim-

ming areas that are monitored by lifeguards for optimal safety. Tend to a garden. Gardening is a great form of light exercise that can produce rewarding results. If you don’t have a garden or enough space for one at home,

many neighborhoods have community gardens in which you can secure a plot. *Visit a fair or farmer’s market. The warm weather months are a peak time for outdoor activities, including various community fairs and farmer’s markets. Chances are you can find a farmer’s market nearby most days of the week, but especially on the weekend. A town market or state fair is a great way to get out and walk, play games of chance or enjoy some live entertainment. Check your community calendar for local events. Active seniors can embrace long, warm summer days to enjoy plenty of time away from home. -Metro Creative

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B.C. seniors homeowner tax deferral program now open B.C. homeowners 55 years and older can now apply to defer this year’s property tax payments through a provincial program. B.C. Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie said the property tax deferral program could act as a lifeline for lower-income seniors — if they are aware of it. “Through this program, the province will pay the property tax to local government on behalf of the homeowner and save some seniors thousands of dollars each year,” she said in a statement. Mackenzie said her office recently conducted a survey of low-income seniors and found that while almost half were

homeowners, less than 15 per cent of those surveyed used the program despite struggling to pay other household expenses. The window to apply for program coverage runs until Dec. 31. Local government tax notices contain property information required to complete the online application process. Seniors are advised that applying for the program early could help in avoiding missed payment penalties that could be levied by local governments if property taxes aren’t paid by the July 4 deadline. The province also encourages homeowners to use the eTaxBC application to view the

status of their application well in advance of the tax deadline to help ensure they don’t face any late penalties. The Monitoring Seniors Services 2021 report from the Office of the Seniors Advocate shows that 65,505 B.C. seniors deferred their property taxes in 202021. The average homeowner deferred $4,297 in 2020-21 and paid only $51.56 in interest using the deferral program. That report also showed that while the value of deferred taxes under the program is growing each year, there were 15 per cent fewer new users in 2020-21 compared to the previous year. -Glacier Media

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Sun Devils crowned South Fraser champs

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Grace Grannary and the South Delta Sun Devils defeated Richmond’s McMath 4-2 en route to winning the South Fraser AAA Championship. Provincials are next week in Cloverdale.

The South Delta Sun Devils are headed to their record-setting 19th consecutive provincial tournament and they will have plenty of momentum behind them. The senior girls soccer team captured the inaugural South Fraser AAA Championship with a 3-0 win over Fraser Heights last Thursday in Richmond. The road to the title included two earlier victories and South Delta outscoring its opponents 14-2 in the process. Quick starts were the theme to the impressive run. The Sun Devils jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead in their 4-2 semi-final home field win on May 16 over the McMath Wildcats, then took a 2-0 advantage into the interval of the championship game. Fraser Heights and McMath took perfect records into both matches. “We’ve got a lot of pace and

we have been able to help give them a focus on here’s the players we need to attack or here’s what we want to do,” said SDSS co-coach Brent Sweeney. “We’ve got some attacking options going forward so, if the girls can create a turnover, they smell blood. They can also get into really good positions and create stuff. That’s been our key from day one. It’s something we have always liked to say to our teams is turn it on right from the start and these girls have been fantastic all year in doing it.” The Sun Devils opened their campaign by reaching the final of a pair of pre-season tournaments, losing in penalty kicks each time. Now, with an unbeaten run in league and zone playoffs, a podium finish should be in reach at the B.C. AAA Championships, slated for June 2 to 4 at the Cloverdale Athletic Park.

Field hockey standout back on home turf

Sara McManus and national team hosting camp at Winskill Park ahead of World Cup trip MARK BOOTH

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Sara McManus will be back on home turf this weekend as she prepares to add at least two more chapters this summer to her decorated international field hockey career. The 28-year-old defender from Tsawwassen and her Canadian teammates will be running a camp on Sunday at Winskill Park. For $25, players U11 to U18 will get to learn skills and tips from the country’s top players. The camp’s proceeds will help Canada’s expenses to attend the upcoming 2022 World Cup in Spain and the

Netherlands — July 1 to 7. The team will then head to Birmingham, England for the Commonwealth Games, starting July 28. “We came out and did a coaching session last year around the same time and the kids were just awesome,” said McManus. “We’ve now started these camps in the Lower Mainland. We had one in West Van last week and another one coming up in Vancouver as well. “It’s just been like a really great way to connect with the communities that we grew up in and came from. We get to have some have fun with the kids and then it’s a little bit of

a fundraiser as well for us as we’re trying to reduce our levy for the World Cup.” Having made her national team debut at just 18, the South Delta Secondary graduate ranks fifth all-time in appearances for Canada with 187 international caps. Her outstanding run very well could have ended nearly 30 months ago when Canada lost a heartbreaking 2020 Olympic qualifying series to Ireland. The pandemic would soon put everything on pause anyways. McManus resumed training then learned three World Cup berths would be on the line at the 2021 Pan American Championships.

Canada had not qualified for the World Cup since 1992. “It’s usually just like, the top one or two teams that go so I was like, okay, that could happen and it was like a year out and I can do this for another year,” said McManus. Canada came through with a 1-0 victory over the United States in the bronze medal game. Since that big win in Chile last year, the national team has been based in Vancouver for training. Needing a flexible job, McManus was working at the Prado Cafe in the new Southlands community in Boundary Bay before transferring to their Fraser Street loca-

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tion to make commuting to practice in West Van easier. It will be sometime later this year when she will decide if her career will extend beyond the summer and take another run at the Olympics which are two years out in Paris. “Right now, I’m just so excited for this summer with the World Cup and Commonwealth Games. I’ll probably end up making a decision later on. But you know, Olympics have always been the goal and it’s hard to just let that go,” she added. Registration for the national camp can be done at falcons. ca.

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Delta softball players sign with schools MARK BOOTH

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Four homegrown players with the Delta Heat 2004A girls fastpitch team will be continue their careers next fall at B.C. university and college programs. Kennedy Ainge, Taylor Bowles, Clare VanSpall and Cheyenne Simicak have all committed to their respective schools, much to the delight of proud head coach Chris Ainge. “All these girls are like bonus kids to me, just built an incredible relationship with all of them and all come from great families,” said Ainge. Simicak, a Grade 12 student at Burnsview Secondary, is heading to UBC Okanagan where she will study Health and Exercise Sciences while being a middle infielder and bringing a consistent bat to the softball field. “Cheyenne played a couple years for me then left as the commitment was tough as she

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Delta Secondary Grade 12 student and Delta Heat 2004A standout Kennedy Ainge is taking her fastpitch career to UBC next fall where she will be playing under Gord Collings.

is a also provincial girls baseball player before coming back to the Heat for her graduating year. I’m thrilled to have her back,” said Ainge. His daughter Kennedy is

continuing the Delta tradition by heading to Point Grey to play for the UBC Thunderbirds under Tsawwassen resident Gord Collings. The T-Birds current roster also features a num-

ber of Delta players. Kennedy is also going to the same school where her uncle Terry Ainge helpedthe UBC football team win the Vanier Cup back in 1986. The catcher

has led the Heat in hitting the past four seasons, averaging .360. Kennedy is a multi-sport athlete that previously thrived on the baseball diamond and also played volleyball, basketball and soccer at the high school level. She will be studying nursing at UBC. Bowles and VanSpall will be joining the Douglas College Royals. “Taylor possesses power you don’t see too often, is a great defensive first baseman and will be a huge part of the Royals’ success,” said Ainge. “Clare plays third base and is our leadoff hitter. The Royals are getting a natural leader and a great player on both sides of the ball. Bowles, who is also a competitive curler who won the provincial high school championship at Sands, will be studying psychology and criminology. VanSpall, who will be studying psychology, has also earned a $20,000 academic scholarship.

NEW LISTING

Suttton Group - Seafair Realty 604 4-790-5859 • www.alisonsteen.com

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!

D L D D D D O L L L L S O O O O S S S S ENT R’S AG E Y U B AS

1348 ENDERBY AVENUE $1,499,000 3 BEDS | 1 BATHS 1,478 SQ. FT. | BUILT 1999

14 4748 54A STREET $998,000

205 1738 55A STREET $999,000

1210 MORRIS CRESCENT $1,799,000

11 6427 HAMMERMILL AVENUE $1,099,999

3 BEDS | 3 BATHS 1,501 SQ. FT. | BUILT 1997

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

4 BEDS | 3 BATHS 2,324 SQ. FT. | BUILT 1980

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

A40 The Delta Optimist May 26, 2022

www.fraserelliott.com

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

100 YEARS

FANTASTIC FLOAT HOME • 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom • 1,065 sqft of living space • Quiet & peaceful living • Southwestern Exposure 12 3350 WESTHAM ISLAND ROAD, LADNER

$400,000

INCREDIBLE 2-LEVEL TOWNHOME IN SEAFARER • 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • 1,316 sqft of living space • 30ft boat slip • 2 balconies with river views • Upper level features ﬂex area that could be a den/sitting area • 1 parking stall, 1 storage locker 202-4815 48 AVENUE, LADNER

$888,000

PRESENTING WRENLEY ROW BY CHORUS DEVELOPMENTS • 4 boutique townhomes • A choice of 3 bedroom & den or 4 bedroom • From 1,656-1,740 sq.ft all with 4 bathrooms • Parking for 2 vehicles • High-end ﬁnishings w/ GE appliances #1-4 4788 54A STREET, LADNER

OFFERED FROM $1,100,000 TO $1,150,000

LADNER’S SOUGHT-AFTER 55+ ADULT ORIENTED COMMUNITY • 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • 1,567 sqft of living space on a 4,122 sqft lot • Situated on quiet cul-de-sac • Double car garage • Formal living & dining • Centrally located & walking distance to Ladner Village

5245 LABURNUM PARK PLACE, LADNER

$1,250,000

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

604.728.2845 *Based on total REBGV MLS sales for 2021 all teams under 15 Agents.

100 YEARS

May 26, 2022 The Delta Optimist A41

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! 5089 CENTRAL AVENUE, LADNER

$2,199,000

BRAND NEW LUXURY HOME • 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms • 3,251 sqft of living space on a 4,586 sqft lot • Kitchen features Fisher & Paykel professional appliances • Living room opens up to covered patio • 3rd floor is open concept rec room/flex area w/ full bathroom • A/C, double-car garage, security cameras, built-in vacuum and more!

5085 CENTRAL AVENUE, LADNER

$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!

www.fraserelliott.com

• 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

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

5094B BENTLEY DRIVE, LADNER

$2,238,000

THOUSANDS OF SUCCESSFUL TRANSACTIONS!

604.728.2845 * Based on Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver Statistics for the Fraser Elliott Group 2016-2022.

A42 The Delta Optimist May 26, 2022

www.fraserelliott.com

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

100 YEARS

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

THE HISTORICAL BENSON RESIDENCE! • 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • 2,624 sqft of living space on a 0.59 acre lot • Built in 1869 w/ two additions over the years • Overlooks farmland and 10th green at King’s Link Golf Course • Formal living and dining rooms • Master bedroom w/ fireplace, ensuite and incredible views 3610 72 STREET, LADNER

$2,288,000

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

$3,394,488

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

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

604.728.2845 *Based on total REBGV MLS sales for 2021 all teams under 15 Agents.

100 YEARS

May 26, 2022 The Delta Optimist A43

BREATHTAKING 180 DEGREE OCEAN & MOUNTAIN VIEWS FROM THIS CUSTOM BUILT HOME

353 55 STREET, TSAWWASSEN

$3,988,800

A HILLTOP HOME IN ONE OF THE MOST UPSCALE NEIGHBOURHOODS • 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 1215 PACIFIC DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN

$3,999,000

EXCLUSIVE HAMPTONS-STYLE ESTATE ON A PRIVATE ACREAGE • 6 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms • 6,329 sq ft of living space on a 0.97 Acre lot • Park-like setting gives way to mountain & ocean views • Pure craftsmanship w/ bright & open floorplan • Great room boasts impressive 20 ft vaulted ceilings 1160 BOUNDARY BAY ROAD, TSAWWASSEN

$8,880,000

LUXURIOUS WATERFRONT ESTATE • 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms • 7,656 sqft of living space on a 59,242 sqft lot • Panoramic vistas of ocean and mountains • Chef’s kitchen w/ butler’s pantry 581 MARINE DRIVE, POINT ROBERTS, USA

www.fraserelliott.com

• 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!

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

$4,959,000 USD

THOUSANDS OF SUCCESSFUL TRANSACTIONS!

604.728.2845 * Based on Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver Statistics for the Fraser Elliott Group 2016-2022.

100 YEARS

A44 The Delta Optimist May 26, 2022

THE MARKET IS HOT AND WE'VE BEEN BUSY!

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

www.fraserelliott.com

OLD! JUST S

5364 SPETIFORE CRESCENT

5543 GROVE AVENUE

803 GLENWOOD DRIVE

406 4689 52A STREET

OLD! JUST S

3 3039 156 STREET

1100 56TH ST #103S

6050 44TH STREET

4405 48B STREET

4817 ENGLISH BLUFF COURT

OLD! JUST S

5405 PATON DRIVE

206 5599 14B

313 1768 55A STREET

1522 BRAID ROAD

310 4738 53RD STREET

OLD! JUST S

4729 48B STREET

4883 CEDAR CRESCENT

456 TSAWWASSEN BEACH ROAD

208 4758 53 STREET

5457 5B AVENUE

OLD! JUST S

5068 BENTLEY DRIVE

#110  4815 55B STREET

#9  4728 54A STREET

187  13734 67 AVE

4770 54A STREET

OLD! JUST S

5367 LADNER TRUCK ROAD

5691 GOLDENROD CRESCENT

3507 40TH STREET

104 4977 TSAWWASSEN SPRINGS

3541 41B STREET

OLD! JUST S

4395 GRANVILLE AVENUE

#203  4815 55B STREET

4684 WESLEY DRIVE

#507  3289 RIVERWALK AVE

5419 WESTMINSTER AVENUE

OLD! JUST S

#206  4988 47A AVENUE

4956 CLIFF DRIVE

#310  6263 RIVER ROAD

459 SHANNON WAY

4905 47A AVENUE

OLD! JUST S

7 5377 8A AVENUE

38 TSAWWASSEN BEACH ROAD

9522 120 STREET

A202  1258 HUNTER ROAD

4948 196A STREET

OLD! JUST S

482 SHANNON WAY

553 56 STREET

SL26 SOUTH GROVE

4499 SAVOY STREET

5479 WILDWOOD CRESCENT

215 1166 54A STREET

96th

12 0th

nue Ave

Str ee t

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

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

100 YEARS

May 26, 2022 The Delta Optimist A45

INTRODUCING 4 BOUTIQUE TOWNHOMES IN CENTRAL LADNER

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY 604.728.2845

fraserelliott.com

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

100 YEARS

A46 The Delta Optimist May 26, 2022

LEAH GROVES REALTOR®

PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION

EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE WATERFRONT PROPERTY!

Contact us at (604) 946-8000 or AILEEN@AILEENNOGUER.COM SEE MORE at AILEENNOGUER.COM RE/MAX PROGROUP REALTY | 5360 12TH AVENUE, DELTA, BC, V4M 2B3

BOUNDARY BAY WATERFRONT!

FULLY UPDATED HOME IN ENGLISH BLUFF!

COZY FAMILY HOME IN UPPER TSAWWASSEN!

$5,998,000

$4,100,000

$1,899,000

$1,675,000

598 TSAWWASSEN BEACH ROAD

50 CENTENNIAL PARKWAY

1079 WALALEE DRIVE

5390 WALLACE AVENUE

2915 SQ. FT. HOME ON A 57,063 SQ. FT. LOT

4 BEDS / 4 BATHS / 3868 SQ. FT.

4 BEDS / 3 BATHS / 2739 SQ. FT.

3 BEDS / 3 BATHS / 2639 SQ. FT.

OFFERED AT $5,998,000

OFFERED AT $4,100,000

OFFERED AT $1,899,000

OFFERED AT $1,675,000

RARE BEACHFRONT PROPERTY IN BOUNDARY BAY!

$2,795,000

BEACH GROVE FAMILY HOME ON A LARGE LOT!

$2,199,999

SEAFARER WATERFRONT CONDO!

$825,000

134 CENTENNIAL PARKWAY

1260 ENDERBY AVENUE

210 4803 48 AVENUE

2009 SQ. FT. HOME ON A 9193 SQ. FT. LOT

3 BEDS / 3 BATHS / 2410 SQ. FT.

2 BEDS / 2 BATHS/ 1245 SQ. FT.

OFFERED AT $2,795,000

OFFERED AT $2,199,999

OFFERED AT $825,000

BOUNDARY BAY WATERFRONT!

FABULOUS RANCHER IN HOLLY AREA!

PROUD RECIPIENT OF THE CIRCLE OF LEGENDS AWARD. Only 0.55% of all RE/MAX agents worldwide and 1.27% nationwide have earned this recognition.

ELEGANT BOUTIQUE CONDO IN PILOTHOUSE!

$889,000

SPACIOUS CONDO IN CARL JENSEN BUILDING!

$3,925,000

$1,299,000

92 CENTENNIAL PARKWAY

4477 63 STREET

222 5535 ADMIRAL WAY

204 1250 55 STREET

3 BEDS / 4 BATHS / 3207 SQ. FT.

3 BEDS / 2 BATHS / 1791 SQ. FT.

2 BEDS / 2 BATH / 1210 SQ. FT

2 BEDS / 2 BATHS / 1298 SQ. FT.

OFFERED AT $3,925,000

OFFERED AT $1,299,000

OFFERED AT $889,000

COMING SOON!

Whether you’re moving around the corner or across the globe

COMING SOON!

WE CAN HELP!

100 YEARS

May 26, 2022 The Delta Optimist A47

A MODERN SCANDINAVIAN TOUCH

Michael Lepore Realtor | Team Leader

$89 9,0 00 | 3 1 5-1 820 W ES T 3 R D A VE NU E | V ANC OUVER

Savour the authentic Kitsilano lifestyle with this North of 4th Gem! Bright 2 bedroom corner suite with loads of windows. Renovated throughout with a modern Scandinavian touch including cork floors in living and dining room offering an environmentally sound choice for its sustainability and naturally renewable material. Impressive black on white kitchen design with stainless steel appliances and stone counter tops.

Inviting gas fireplace curtained by 2 patio doors that lead to the wrap around balcony. BONUS: 1 parking, storage and in-suite laundry included. Stroll to unequaled Kitsilano Beach and Pool, take in the community Showboat performances during the summer month and experience a wide selection of shops and restaurants at your doorstep. A walkers' and bikers' utopia!

TIM ELES S B E AU T Y

GAR DEN WA LK -OUT

SOL D | 5 3 30 WEST MINST ER AV ENU E | LA D NER

BUY ER RE PRESE NTATIO N | T S A W WA S S EN

Michael Lepore & Associates 604-328-6490 info@MichaelLepore.ca

KENSINGTON GATE $63 8,000 | 3 0-9 261 122 S TR EET | SURRE Y

THE COUR TYARDS

SUN S TON E

BUY ER R EP RE SENTA TIO N | T S A W W A SS E N

SOL D | 33-83 85 DE LSOM WA Y | NO R T H D EL T A

Extensively updated residence at rarely available Kensington Gate. Stunning transformation! Spacious open living and dining room is perfectly designed for entertaining with access to the two generous decks. An abundance of windows throughout ensures all day light. The home offers a king size primary bedroom with ensuite bathroom. Den has been converted to a second bedroom.

On-site amenities include a clubhouse with kitchen and meeting/games room, swimming pool, hot tub, and attractive landscaping. Located conveniently within close proximity to many transportation hubs, parks, shopping and recreation. This flawless dwelling definitely boasts the ‘wow’ factor. It’s time to enjoy the serenity and freedom of security-gated community adultoriented (45+) living.

100 YEARS

A48 The Delta Optimist May 26, 2022

John Pinton 778-919-1039 www.johnpinton.com m

WATCH US ON YOUTUBE Local Tsawwassen Resident for Past 30 Years! Our Marketing Services Include: • 4k Video, HD photography, 3D Matterport and 2D floorplan • Expert Market Knowledge • Expert Negotiation • Social Media Savvy (15,000/views per week) • Free Staging Consultation

JUST SOLD

KING S A R E OV

5498 DUNDEE ST $999,500

JUST D E T S I L 38073 THIRD AVE $3,500,000

JUST SOLD

DAYS! 2 N I SKING A R E V O 47 650 ROCHE POINT DR $1,195,000

JUST SOLD

SOLD

KING S A R E OV

JUST SOLD

53 650 ROCHE POINT DR $1,150,000

208-1166 54A $575,000

305 2968 SILVER SPRINGS $799,345

KING S A R E OV

SK OVER A

ING

CALL US FOR A FREE HOME EVALUATION 778-919-1039 Oakwyn Realty, 3195 Oak St, Vancouver, BC

100 YEARS

May 26, 2022 The Delta Optimist A49

Bob Cooke 604-943-SOLD(7653) bobcooke@telus.net

Serving Ladner, Tsawwassen and the world for over 30 years.

$1,8

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TOTALLY UPDATED 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. RE/MAX Progroup Realty 5360 12th Avenue, Delta, BC.

TEAM RIVINGTON PREC 778-994-1747

robrivington.com 1176 English Bluff Road

1176 English Bluff Road

Price Reduced Excellent House See Photos at robrivington.com / Listings

An Ideal DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY!! Meets all the minimum requirements for a Duplex Building. Phenomenal location close to schools, transportation, shopping and parks. Other option for this property is to enjoy the single-family home while you apply for your Duplex (Second Home) Permits, or rent it out for $4500+/month. New furnace and Water Tank. This Home is in Great Condition. See also MLS #R2675212 Land Only.

100 YEARS

A50 The Delta Optimist May 26, 2022

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

Personal Real Estate Corpora�on

NEW LISTING

President’s Club - 2020 Top 1% - REBGV

NEW LISTING

Hawk Lane, Tsaw $659,000 #111-5955 Iona Drive, Vancouver $829,900 10660 Seamount Dr, Richmond $1,795,000 #310-4690 Oceanside living with shopping at your ﬁnger�ps! Located in Coast at Tsawwassen Shores

Fantas�c 2 bedroom 1 bath in the Folio at UBC. Ground floor unit with garden pa�o entrance offering 9”ceilings, granite counters, s/s appliances and secure parking and locker. Great loca�on on campus near Chan Center, transit and Pacific Spirit Park.

3480 River Road, Ladner

$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 square-foot 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!

#65-10200 4th Ave, Richmond $729,000

Tucked Away! This 2 bedroom and den upper level Townhouse in Manoah Village has a bright open ﬂoorplan, oversized pa�o and tasteful upgrades. The current owners have me�culously maintained and maximized the unit’s storage and func�onality over the years. Manoah Village is a family orientated & pet friendly complex with ameni�es that include an Outdoor pool, playground, picnic area and rec room. The complex loca�on is hard to beat! Walking distance to schools, shops and recrea�on.

SOLD #55-2469 164 St, Surrey

SOLD 5391 44 Ave, Ladner

Large family side split ideally located in a quiet area close to Ironwood Mall, schools & transit. Large lot with 60’ frontage including lane access with huge exterior shop 17’ x 20’. Long list of updates including roof, mechanical, windows, kitchen, appliances & ﬂooring.

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++

SOLD 5027 53rd St, Ladner

SOLD 5002 60A St, Ladner

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4PM

55 Street, Tsaw $1,595,000 $2,199,000 1408 FAMILY APPROVED! Spacious and eﬃcient ﬂoorplan for today’s ac�ve and growing family

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!

297 55th Street, Tsaw $3,499,000

SOLD 5401 Paton Dr, Ladner

SOLD

this open concept 2 bedrooms plus den west facing condo is situated over the complexes 12,000 sq$ courtyard and has a peekaboo ocean view. This 3 year old unit has a great layout with 9’ ceilings, quartz countertops, S/S appliances and laminate ﬂoors. The buildings ameni�es include gym, lounge w/ pool table and playground area for kids. Coast is a short walk from Tsawwassen Mills Mall, waterfront trails and the ocean. It is a Pet friendly building with short and long term rentals allowed. Foreign Buyer Tax and Specula�on tax are exempt.

5586 6th Avenue, Tsaw $1,399,000

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 placed 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!

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

4729 60B St, Ladner

SOLD

5668 Dove Place, Ladner $1,249,000

QUIET CULDESAC LOCATION! This 2419 sq $, 3 bedrm plus den, 3 bath West Coast Contemporary style home on a 6609 sq $ lot features a spacious LR with vaulted cedar ceiling and wood burning ﬁreplace, tree-lined front for lots of privacy and bird watching. Mt Baker and sunrise views from kitchen window, large deck, double carport & poten�al for a suite downstairs. Plant a vegetable garden or play family game in the large, south facing yard. 2 blocks to Hawthorne Park & Elementary.

SOLD

#204-4803 48 Ave, Ladner 5039 Massey Dr, Ladner

SOLD

B502 4831 53 St, Ladner #125-1894 Osprey Dr, Tsaw B304-1248 Hunter Rd, Tsaw

SOLD 4916 7A Ave, Tsaw

100 YEARS

May 26, 2022 The Delta Optimist A51

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.

OPEN HOUSE

CANU CONDO - RARE FIND! • OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 2:00-4:00 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

$899,800

JUST LISTED

T S JU

D L SO

WELCOME TO VILLAGE GREEN.

Terrific townhouse with over 1,50 sq feet. Open concept main floor features living room with gas fireplace, 2 decks, kitchen with loads of cabinets, sp us 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

A52 The Delta Optimist May 26, 2022

Jennifer McIver 778-788-5078

Leanne Lionello 604-209-5294

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

Just Listed:

5321 Saratoga Drive

$1,500,000

THE PERFECT FAMILY HOME, WALKABLE TO TSAWWASSEN SCHOOLS & SHOPS WITH A LOVELY LARGE CHILD & DOG FRIENDLY BACK YARD!!

3 BED + DEN + FAMILY ROOM | 3 BATH | 1,819 SQ FT | 7,524 SQ.FT. LOT

JUST SOLD

Ste. 108-1892 Starling Drive $648,800

SOLD OVER ASK

JUST SOLD

SOLD OVER ASK

Marketed by Oakwyn Realty

Marketed by Centric Realty Ltd.

Marketed by Smart Choice Realty

Marketed by Angell, Hasman & Assoc Realty

Ste. 209-1166 54A Street $699,900

Ste. 306-320 Ridge Street $839,900

12340 24 Avenue $2,295,000

981 Paciﬁc Drive $4,288,000

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

LANCE HUGHES Personal Real Estate Corporation

604.943.8080

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www.lancehughes.com

778.688.5972

info@colleenalmrud.com www.colleenalmrud.com

LIFETIME MEMBER

Re/Max Progroup Realty

$3,998,000

$2,799,000

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 • $1,399,000 NE

ICE PR

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4PM

5269 1st Avenue

Quality custom built home on a 9300 square foot, beautifully landscaped lot in Pebble Hill. Top quality finishing including: engineered hardwood floors throughout, radiant in floor heating, air conditioning & high end Fisher & Paykel appliances package. 4 extra large bedrooms upstairs & 1 on the main for guests. 2-510 home warranty.

$2,199,000

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.

www.sellingsouthdelta.com RE/MAX Progroup Realty • 5360 12th Avenue, Delta, BC

232 Howes Street

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.

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.

66X165 LOT

$1,650,000

5075 1st Avenue

Upper Tsawwassen building lot- 66.70’ x 165’. North exposed, and quiet location. Opportunity to build 2 storey custom home. Plans approved and ready.

100 YEARS

May 26, 2022 The Delta Optimist A53

SECLUDED EQUESTRIAN FACILITY TY! Y

NEW W PRICE!

4774 104TH STREET

MLS R2604526 360º TOUR

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

JUST LISTED!

SOLD! MLS R2680872 36 60º TO OUR

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

JU UST LISTED!

MLS S R266 65596 6 360º TOU UR

PORT GATEW WAY

MLS R2681 1681 360 0º TOU UR

RARE R FIND! Sprawling g updated 2 bedroom o &d den penthouse e e witth th o open p concept p pllan l and d vaullted l ceillings l g offf f fers f nice c interior i t & exterior views from fr 2 deck k off Mt.. ks Baker, B r Vancouver Islland, l the marina and d f ghters freigh h on the F Fraserr River. Being g an end d corner o suite alllows l f extra for x a wind d w dows provid ding amazing natural ligh ding l h htt in n th he h great / li living i g & dining i g area a and d ffeellls lik k ke a ranch n her h r in the t sk ky! k y The T quallity l y high h h h-end k t hen kitch h f features ellaborate l custtom t ch h herry cab b binetry, an oversize p a peninsula eating area compllimented l t w//granite / counter tops, pullout o applliance l n drawer, the latest smart a appl pliances la c a and dah huge pantry. y Other h upd d dates i lud incl lu de d p pllush l h ﬂooring ﬂ r and d quallity l paint p n through ho tt. Allso hout l offfers f r a nice gym ffacillity l & work k h ksh hop, 2 park k g stalls, a king hug storage huge e lock k and a 5 miinute ker i walk k olld ld town Lad d dner.

$939,000

JUST LISTED!

34 Successful Years

SOLD! MLS R2649204 360° TO OUR R

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

Brian Elsey PREC

PERFORMANCE Real Estate Service

SPRAWLING PENTHOUSE!

$5,950,000 307 4743 W RIVER ROAD

2975 53RD STREET

John Nielsen

AMAZING EVER CHANGING VIEWS!

$428,800 111 ALPENWOOD LANE

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

$6,300,000

First time this amazing g secluded 20.25 acre parcel has been offered for sale since 1955 whiich i is located just off Hornby Drive on the quiet section of 104th close to Boundary Bay and private member grass airstrip. All 3 buildings on this p property p were built in 1972 which includes a sprawling 3,162 sq. ft. f 4 bedroom rancher w/30 + car concrete drivewayy was substantially renovated and enlarged g in 1987 and roof redone 10 1 years ago. The second residence is a 1238 1 sq. ft. Woods bungalow presently rented and the spectacular 8,400 sq. ft. 20 stall barn which was used from day 1 to breed race horses up until 7 years ago is truly a ﬁrst class facility complete p with steel roof and cladding. Attention to detail here is second d to none including chain link fencing that surrounds the entire property.

The next move is yours... CALL JOHN TODAY

Experience • Knowledge • Professionalism

Harry Ratchford

604-551-9396

Sales & Property Management

604-315-2633

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!

www.brianelsey.ca www.harryratchford.ca

4576 61 Street, Ladner D

Cute-as-a-button ‘Cape Cod’ style, 2 storey 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, 2 powered sheds and ample parking including RV parking!

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$1,295,000 Showings by appointment.

G O FO O R THE E New Listing!

127-5421 10 Avenue W NE

Sundial... Fabulous 2 level corner unit with a extremely quiet location and sunny south west exposure. Very functional ﬂoor plan with Living Room, Dining Room and Kitchen down and 2 bedroom and den/storage up. Enjoy the summer BBQ’s in your private 320 sqft patio with mature garden. New roof in 2017, Electric Stove 2021 and Hot Water Tank 2019. Secure underground parking and complete with a clubhouse for meetings and entertaining. Walking distance to shops, transits, schools, recreation and town amenities. You ‘ll love this home with it’s Great location.

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$689,000

First showing (by appointment) start May 25th. Open house May 28th & 29th from 2-4PM. Offer presentation 5:00PM Tuesday May 31, please email to “chratchford@gmail.com”.

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

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

604.250.8216

New Listing!

SOLD! 968 52A Street $1,630,000 Massive corner lot!

#105 - 1428 56 St. $629,000 Fabulous 2 level condo

A54 The Delta Optimist May 26, 2022

100 YEARS

ROBIN REIMER 604-868-2844

ROBINREIMER.COM ROBINREIMER@TELUS.NET

SOUTH DELTA

36 YRS MLS MEDALLION CLUB

JUST LISTED

$2,499,000

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY 2-4PM

989 GALE DRIVE, TSAW • 1/2 ACRE SUBDIVISION POTENTIAL

Wow!!! 1/2 acre property in upper Tsawwassen with subdivision potential. This fabulous property has a great custom built home with updated kitchen, bathrooms, roof, gutters and gorgeous gunite pool. Home is approx. 6000 square feet, 6 or 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, games room, family room, large living room, dining room and kitchen. This custom built home was way ahead of its time with a fabulous ﬂoor plan, perfect for that large family or creating a large suite. This kind of property and home never come to market. Don't miss this one!!!

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844

JUST LISTED

$999,000

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY 2-4PM

1142 FAIRWAY VIEWS WYND, TSAW

Best townhome in this golf course development. This townhome has the best view best location and waiting for your custom updates. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, games room, family room, large living and dining room area which opens to a large deck with great views of 6th green at Beach Grove golf course. These townhomes rarely come to market, 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

100 YEARS

May 26, 2022 The Delta Optimist A55

JUST LISTED

$2,838,888

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4PM

5823 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 $2,200,000

PRICE REDUCED

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

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

$2,288,000

JUST LISTED

$2,699,000

5435 2ND AVENUE

EXCLUSIVE LISTING

$2,600,000

FABULOUS WESTERN BLUFF VIEW LOT!!!

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.

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

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844

ROBIN 604-868-2844

$1,499,000

JUST LISTED

$1,549,000

D L O S JUST 4575 EDMONDS DR, LADNER 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

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.

Robin Reimer 604-868-2844

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

$2,200,000

D L O S JUST 222 66TH STREET, TSAW

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

Seafair Realty - 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen

robinreimer@telus.net

www.robinreimer.com

100 YEARS

A56 The Delta Optimist May 26, 2022

604.312.7621

Sold@TrishaMurphy.ca

TOP 1% OF 2021 GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS®

NEW LISTING: NEW LISTING: 1575 SPYGLASS CRES 4533 RIVER ROAD $1,899,000 $1,750,000

NEW LISTING: 29-4292 WOLF WAY $899,999

Spacious family home located A rare gated waterfront in the popular Imperial Village. This beautiful 2763 sqft, property with revenue 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom home income! is move-in ready anytime.

family-oriented community.

NEW LISTING: 1136 50TH STREET $1,499,000 Well-maintained family home on a quiet street in a central location with great suite potential.

1555 ENDERBY AVENUE NEW LISTING: 878 PACIFIC DRIVE $1,499,000 $3,299,000 Beach Grove renovated 3 Executive home with ocean 3 Bedroom Townhome bedroom family home - sunset views in the village . in Tsawwassen’s closest 4700 sq ft of beautiful living waterfront master-planned come live in the Grove! space on a landscaped 10,000

NEW LISTING: NEW LISTING: 4695 KENSINGTON PL 8-4638 ORCA WAY $1,499,000 $1,649,000 5 bdrm family home renovated with gorgeous new baths and sunny west facing back garden in a quiet cul-de-sac.

+ sq ft garden lot.

1563 ENDERBY AVENUE $2,299,000

4873 13 AVENUE $2,599,000

Stunning 3 bdrm 3 bath Craftsman home

This 4,762 square foot home has a featured in three home magazines for Over 2000 sq ft duplex located 21,000 sf lot and sits on the bluff beautiful design and attention to detail. This in prime location - ocean view overlooking N. Shore Mtns and one-owner home was designed to create rustic farmhouse with an industrial-chic and protected nature reserve Tsawwassen Springs Golf course. amid-century modern look. Reclaimed 1 Sprawling 5 bedroom family with custom additions 1/2” Fir ﬂooring throughout, 9’ ceilings on main, antique kitchen complements a home with south and west exoriginal show home. posed pool, a hot tub and sauna. modern & unique ﬂoor plan.

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

100 YEARS

108-1704 56 Street - Tsawwassen

BEACH GROVE – 2 Bed & den, ground floor, southern exposed unit in Heron Cove! Modern open concept layout, w/bedrooms on opposite ends for added privacy. Kitchen features granite countertops, gas range, newer s/s appliances & bar seating. Updates – engineered hardwood flooring, baseboards, interior paint, light fixtures, window coverings. Feat. a cozy gas f/p, big windows, large master w/walk-in closet & 4 piece ensuite, lots of storage, partially covered private patio w/ gas BBQ hook-up. 2 parking stalls & storage locker, 2 pets, gas included. Walking distance to the oceanside dyke trail & town center!

+ Den | 2

| 1066 ft2 | $699,000

26167 64th Avenue - Langley

May 26, 2022 The Delta Optimist A57

17303 59A Avenue - Cloverdale

This pristine split level home is meticulously maintained & COMPLETELY RENOVATED in 2014 featuring new windows, updated bathrooms, paint, floors & light fixtures throughout, new gas fireplace insert with gorgeous custom mantle, updated kitchen cabinets, backsplash, countertops & appliances. PLUS new roof, garage doors & detached workshop w/power done in 2016. AND new hot water tank & exterior of home just painted this fall!! A/C for those hot summer days & loads of parking incl. a spacious dbl garage w/drive through access to the backyard. Large private yard w/garden beds, concrete patio, workshop & pond/ water feature. Family friendly street, steps from transit, parks & schools.

| 2107 ft2 | 8934 ft2 Lot | $1,599,000

6486 179A Street - Cloverdale

4362 Marble Ave - Sechelt

4720 47A Street - Ladner

414-5518 14 Avenue - Tsaw

Stunning 4.39 acre property in desirable County Line Glen Valley! Fully Updated rancher with a gorgeous kitchen featuring quartz countertops, shaker style white cabinetry, & large kitchen island/bar, open to the living room w/cozy gas ﬁreplace. Updated bathrooms, hardwood ﬂooring, pot lighting, paint & trim. BONUS 2,000 SQ FT DETACHED SHOP & secondary outbuilding with horse stalls. Lots of parking for RV’s, Boats and Trucks. Great location with easy access to Hwy #1. If you are tired of the city life, want your own hobby farm, a property for storage for your business, or rental income this is it!

| 1808 ft2 | 4.39 acres | $2,749,000

5-19860 56 Avenue - Langley

203-1153 54A Street - Tsaw

SUPER RANCHER - ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLES

973 50th Street

Colleen Unlic. Assistant

E RIC P W

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!

JOHN & COLLEEN HARDIE 604-691-8588

100 YEARS

A58 The Delta Optimist May 26, 2022

(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

STED I L T J US

#21 11188 72 Avenue

$1,235,000

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

ALLEN SCHWABE

604-644-5664 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen seafair.com

604-943-3110

307-4743 River Road W, Delta

5122 59A Street

$749,000

This charming 2 bedroom 1 bath half duplex rancher in Hawthorne is a rare opportunity to own a near 1000 sq # home si!ng on a 4500 sq # lot. The open concept living space features the opportunity to add your own personal touches. Not included in the home square footage is a 240 sq # workshop or hobby room. Excellent for ﬁrst-�me homebuyers or investors! Call Today!

604-809-2855

www.tomyingling.com

NEW LISTING

10519 Dennis Cres, Richmond • $2,590,000 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.

1666 Beach Grove Road, Delta

1752 Beach Grove Road, Delta

5466 8A Avenue, Delta

100 YEARS

May 26, 2022 The Delta Optimist A59

PAUL KHARA REAL ESTATE GROUP

Paul Khara

Calvin Khara

www.paulkhara.com

604.816.4568

paulkhara@gmail.com

Sutton Group - Seafair Realty

ckhara94@gmail.com

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4PM

5130 WESTMINSTER AVENUE LADNER'S PRIVATE ESTATE

• 4 BEDROOMS PLUS DEN • UPDATED KITCHEN AND BATHROOMS • 2 GAS FIREPLACES • PRIVATE YARD WITH LANE ACCESS • INGROUND POOL WITH NEW HEATER • LARGE DOUBLE CAR GARAGE • WALK TO SCHOOLS & LADNER VILLAGE

16,835 SQ.FT. LOT

• 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

SUBDIVISION POTENTIAL

• 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

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THOR MATSON

OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN 2-4PM

5108 LINDEN DRIVE

• 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

6095 48A AVENUE

• 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

FAMILY FRIENDLY

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.

• 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

TAMMY MATSON Personal Real Estate Corporation

Licensed Realtor

thor@matsonrealestate.ca www.matsonrealestate.ca

778-994-8314 NEW PRICE!!!

sold@tammymatson.com www.tammymatson.com

778-938-5599 NEW LISTING!!!

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4PM

6242 Brodie Place, Ladner • $1,879,000

Beautifully UPDATED 4 bed 3077 sq ft executive home on 6695 sq ft sunny WEST exposed lot on QUIET court in Holly! Chef’s kitchen offers granite counters, premium stainless appliances, spacious island and has sunny eating area opening to family room with cozy gas f/p and to covered back patio. Formal dining room is adjacent spacious living room with elegant hardwood flooring, vaulted ceilings & 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, marble counters, soaker tub & spacious seamless glass shower. Great location - walk to school, parks & transit & quick hwy access. Call now to view this ‘move in ready’ home!!!

JUST SOLD!!! 179 53 Street Tsawwassen

JUST SOLD!!!

Listed byLuxmore Realty

JUST SOLD!!!

66-4656 Orca Way Tsawwassen

103-5500 13A Avenue Tsawwassen

204-1706 56 Street, Tsawwassen • $639,000

HERON COVE - spacious 2 bed 2 bath CONDO in QUIET & very desirable complex & location! Features chef’s kitchen with granite counters & s/s appliances, warm H/W ﬂooring, cozy gas f/p & open plan with bedrooms separated by living space. Covered south facing deck overlooks courtyard gardens. Includes underground parking & storage. Short walk to stores & transit & quick hwy access.

SOLD!!! Listed by Macdonald Realty

5051 Willow Springs Avenue Tsawwassen

SOLD!!!

Listed by RE/MAX

307-4758 53 Street Ladner

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

A60 The Delta Optimist May 26, 2022

Kat JOHNSON

seaffair reallty

5000 Bridge Street, Ladner

778.773.9563 kjohnson@sutton.com

604.943.3110

NEW LISTING!

SOLD by KAT

#38-3459 W River Road • $860,000

Enjoy your morning coffee watching the swans swim by from your kitchen or head up to your rooftop deck to take in the unobstructed sunset views of the river + Westham Island. This bright and charming 3 bed 2 bath float home offers a stunning open concept kitchen w/ white shakery cabinetry, built in office nook, s/s appliances and space for 6 bar stools! Enjoy the balcony off of the main floor for morning coffees or evening BBQS. Well thought out Floorplan that features 2 bedrooms/1 full bath on the lower level + master/primary bedroom on the upper floor. Enjoy the direct access to your moorage free boat slip right from your large laundry room. Minutes away from a walk along the dyke, this desirable community of Canoe Pass in Ladner will have you feeling like you’re on vacation year round.

NEW PRICE!

4533 W River Road, Ladner • $1,750,000

A Rare Gated Waterfront Property with three Legal Residences. The main house on shore, WATER LICENSE, workshop, storage shed are for sale. DO NOT ENTER PROPERTY WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT. The two float homes are not part of purchase, but generate income. Paved parking for 6 vehicles (incl. tenant parking). Thirty Year water lot License (2018 start) for the float homes. Upgraded/reinforced docks and ramp. House has been raised and footings reinforced as well as entire home screened. All three homes on separate hydro meters and each has its own laundry facilities. City Water, sewer and main house has Natural gas. Fantastic views. Long Term Tenancy with both float home owners. Close to Ladner Town Centre, shopping, dining, fishing, boating and wildlife.

#5 - 23080 Dyke Road Richmond $259,000 • 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom • Cute as a button • 721 sq.ft. ﬂoat home in East Richmond • Priced to sell

23240 Dyke Road, Richmond • $1,598,000 Opportunity to live on the waterfront in your own float home as well as bringing two friends and their homes or 2 homes that generate income plus room for boats. Parking for at least 10 vehicles or more depending on configuration. Shed on shore is storage only and is part of lease with port authority. It can not be a residence. Fabulous views and potential for income. Float home must sell with property or be purchased separately and moved else where. Life style on the water that so many dream but it is a rare find. Room for multiple boats (depends on size) and up to 3 float homes and air b n b is feasible. You have a secure lease which is renewable with Fraser Port Authority.

NEW LISTING!

SOLD by KAT

3E3 8191 River Rd 3W2 8191 River Rd 8191 River Road 2 bedroom + den Richmond 1500 sq.ft. ﬂoat home Richmond Modern style with professional CUSTOM BUILD $599,000 ﬁnishes throughout

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

NEW LISTING

$1,459,900

4920 Coleman Place

Amazing family home located on a quiet, no-thru, cul-de-sac street! Situated on a roomy (,5%%sq" lot this home is perfect for the growing family and features an open concept layout upstairs with an updated kitchen including quartz counters, S/S appliances and large island that overlooks the spacious family room and its stunning original hardwood ﬂoors. The family room downstairs is a great space for the kids to let loose and the 2 bedrooms and den allow for the op!on to add a mortgage helper or the perfect work from home set up. Other features include updated bathrooms, 96% high eﬃciency furnace, H/W tank, commercial grade pex plumbing, RV parking and a �'&sq" detached workshop with ))" ceilings! Conveniently located near Bell Park, Hawthorne Elem, transit, local ameni!es and more!

$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!

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Looking to Buy or Sell? I’m your agent

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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

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TOP FLOOR, CORNER UNIT, with Great OCEAN views. White Rock Paradise! Well maintained 1400sqft 2 bedroom plus den/office Condo. Features big skylights that provide lots of natural light. Large Kitchen with stainless steel appliances, double oven, glass stove top, quartz countertop. Oversized laundry room with lots of storage. Good Size Den potentially for an office or kids room. Good size balcony to enjoy your breakfast, lunch or dinners while admiring the Ocean. Enjoy the Beach Lifestyle, seaside shops, restaurants, steps away from the Ocean and Pier, bus stop nearby. Secured underground parking. 1 parking stall. Pets allowed (1 cat or 1 dog) This is a must see!!

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100-5000 Bridge Street, Delta, BC

Joanne Prest 604-828-2975

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

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553-4688 HAWK LANE Tsawwassen $869,900

Welcome to Aerie Walk! A beautifully appointed 3 bedroom and 2.5 bathroom townhome located in Sunny Tsawwassen. A comfortable and open layout on the main floor with an east-facing deck extending off of the kitchen. The kitchen offers tasteful cabinetry, quartz countertops, marble accents and a gas range that opens up to the dining and living room. The 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and laundry are all located above the main. As you approach the front door you’ll find a pleasant, westfacing, greenspace and patio to enjoy the evening sun. This home is complete with a double tandem garage with lots of storage. Located close to golfing, beaches, the boardwalk, playgrounds, Big Splash Waterpark, BC ferries and all of the conveniences of Tsawwassen Mills and Commons.

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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!

$4,988,000

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1043 PACIFIC DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN • RARE! 20,273 sq.ft. lot with panoramic views West to the Strait of Georgia & Gulf Islands. • 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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the heart of our business is people.

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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

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LADNER 4953 56 STREET

TSAWWASSEN 112 1175 FERGUSON ROAD

TSAWWASSEN 1365 duncan drive

LADNER 5678 clipper road

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4 Bed + Den | 3 Bath | 2360 ft 2

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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

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Independently Owned & Operated

1333 56 Street, Delta

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$1,129,900 #95 30989 Westridge Place $715,000 LADNER

604-760-7163

Residential Seniors Specialist info@thedeltagroup.ca Regency Realty Ltd. 1333 - 56th St., Delta, BC V4L 2A6

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• 1881sf two level 4 Bedroom Bath updated home • Check out the 2 balconies,eating area plus family room, • Open Plan kitchen with eating area, huge living formal dining and living room with cozy gas ﬁreplace room plus recreation room • Great for inhouse entertaining after enjoying a dip in • Low Maintenance 7017sf gardens with gate the pool access to ﬁelds--BONUS quiet friendly neighbourhood • 2 parking spots and steps only to Richmod centre • Steps to schools, and Ladner Village

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38 3459 W River Rd, Delta

$860,000

Just Sold

$3,580,000

975 235 Street, Langley

For Sale

Enjoy your morning coffee watching the swans swim by from your kitchen or head up to your rooftop deck to take in the unobstructed sunset views of the river + Westham Island. This bright and charming 3 bed 2 bath float home offers a stunning open concept kitchen w/ white shakery cabinetry, built in office nook, s/s appliances and space for 6 bar stools! Enjoy the balcony off of the main floor for morning coffees or evening BBQS. Well thought out Floorplan that features 2 bedrooms/1 full bath on the lower level + master/primary bedroom on the upper floor. Enjoy the direct access to your moorage free boat slip right from your large laundry room. Minutes away from a walk along the dyke, this desirable community of Canoe Pass in Ladner will have you feeling like you’re on vacation year round. $1,499,000

$1,375,000

4793 46 Avenue, Delta

Just Sold

4884 45 Avenue, Delta

$455,000

211 1792 Starling Drive

Salt & Meadow

Just Sold

34-4787 57th, Delta

$849,900

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Associate Broker - MLS Gold Medallion Club - 30 years South Delta Realtor LADNER

1651 Adanac Street Vancouver

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.

West Vancouver

$1,199,900

The River District

Great Deal! 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 Ladner

Lynn Cameron 604-240-1733 or 604-943-7411

lynncameron@telus.net Regency Realty Ltd. 1333 56th St., Tsaw.

$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

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REMEMBRANCES IN MEMORIAM

OBITUARIES

A TIME TO Remember Loved ones who have passed on can be remembered through a Tribute Gift to Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation. Donations made in memory of your loved ones will be acknowledged with cards sent to family members and an acknowledgement and receipt sent to the donor.

Tributes for May Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation gratefully acknowledges gifts in memory of: Frank Barr Harry Day Ronnie Gibson Tom & Barb Gigliotti Anne Marie Guichon Fred K. Kennedy Bill Kushnir June Massey Lila Massey Susan Read-Friedmann Joan Robinson Tom Siba Rena Simpson Edward (Ted) Thorstenson

STEBBINGS, Mark April 6, 1977 − April 11, 2020 After two long years, we’re ready to gather and celebrate Mark Stebbings’ life. The festivities will be held on Saturday, June 25th, at Beach Grove Golf Course from 1pm to 4pm. It will be a casual after− noon of sharing and reliving memories of Mark. Food and drinks will be enjoyed! If you plan to attend, RSVP via email to: mstebsfestivities@gmail.com

OBITUARIES

Working Together to make a Difference! 5800 Mountain View Blvd. Delta, B.C. V4K 3V6 www.dhchfoundation.ca Phone: 604-940-9695.

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Derek passed away peacefully at Irene Thomas Hospice in Ladner, B.C.

BLONDAL, Thomas Eldon

June 19, 1932 - April 30, 2022 Tom was predeceased by sisters Sally (Sadie), Marie and brother Bjorn. His wife Lyn and their four children survived him: Tony, Theresa Bruce (Jim), Paul (Michelle) and Chris (JoJo). Tom was a grandfather to Agust and Calen and great grandfather to Silas and Rayna. To Tom, despite being a successful businessman and working very hard to accomplish his career goals, his family was his greatest achievement. Tom’s family meant the world to him and he was always there for them with a helping hand, a shoulder to cry on or a cheer of support. Tom was stoic in his manner but had a big heart and a wry sense of humour. Tom was fascinated with his Icelandic heritage and very proud to be a Canadian.

He will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his wife Carol Haldane (nee Sutherland) after 45 years together, brother Robin Haldane (Isobel), nieces and nephews Kim, Stephen and Tanya and many great nieces, nephews and cousins in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario.

God saw you getting tired And whispered ‘come with me’ You tried so hard to stay with us Your fight was all in vain God took you in His loving arms And saved you from the pain We never lose the ones we love For even when they are gone Within the hearts of those that care Their memory lingers on As per Derek’s request, there will be Cremation entrusted to Vancouver Services and Crematorium. Donations gratefully accepted by the BC Cancer The BC Heart and Stroke Foundation or your choice.

no service. Memorial would be Foundation, a charity of

WALLACE, Diane Leslie September 25, 1951 − February 4, 2022 Diane died suddenly and unexpectedly of heart failure at age 70. Diane leaves her mother, Joan, still thriving at age 94, and her brother James (Susan Delaval). Diane was predeceased by her father Daniel in 2019. Diane’s first love was theatre, which she studied at the University of British Columbia and York University in Toronto. Her first acting experience was in a student production of Arthur Miller’s ’The Crucible,’ in which she played the youngest daughter. She then went on to work in the costume department at the Banff School of Fine Arts and travelled with the Shaw Festival on a tour from Niagara−on−the−Lake to the Northeastern United States. Diane soon realized that theatre was an uncertain way of life and decided instead to use her keen intellect and prodigious memory as a court reporter (Verbatim Method). As such, Diane travelled across Canada reporting on human rights hearings held by the Canadian Human Rights Commission. One of her more interesting assignments was to cover the first sitting of the newly elected territorial government of the Northwest Territories in Yellowknife.

Tom was a kindhearted man who loved animals of all kinds. He frequently would volunteer at bird rescue centers and donate to animal rights charities. He loathed cruelty of any kind. Tom always tried to instill a sense of fairness, kindness and love of animals to his family and friends.

Tom was a highly respected businessman amongst his colleagues, peers and acquaintances alike. Starting his career in Calgary, Alberta with Steel Brothers in the early 1960’s he worked his way up the ladder and in 1985 Tom and some associates purchased the company. Steel Brothers became “Steels Industrial Products”. Under Tom’s leadership Steels Industrial Products was a highly respected company in the industry. Steels was sold in 1992 and Tom retired at the age of 65. He spent his remaining years focusing on family, friends, pets, the occasional round of golf and enjoying life as he knew it.

Please join us on Sunday June 12, 2022, from 12:00pm − 4:00pm as we celebrate Reg’s life. Tsawwassen Springs, 5133 Springs Blvd, Delta, BC, V4M 0A6.

He was predeceased by his brother Les Haldane. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland and emigrated to Canada in 1953, living in Ontario and eventually British Columbia.

Heartfelt thanks go out to the staff at the Irene Thomas Hospice for their extraordinary care and compassion in taking care of Derek.

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Your gift assists the Foundation to purchase vital medical equipment for Delta Hospital.

HALDANE, Derek August 7, 1942 - May 14, 2022

Celebration of Life Announcement for Reginald Titus June 17, 1930 − December 23, 2020

RELF, Gerald Albert October 19, 1930 − May 20, 2022 Predeceased by his wife, Christine, in 2011, Gerry will be dearly missed by his family in Canada − Cheryl, Paul, Stephen and Carolle, along with his niece in England, Christine. Many thanks to the staff of KinVillage West Court Care Home for their support and care of Gerry over the past few years.

After many years of travel for work, she settled into her Toronto apartment full time and reported on hearings of the Toronto City Council. On retirement, she was back in her Tsawwassen family home near Vancouver, where she became an active member of the University Women’s Club of South Delta.

100 YEARS REMEMBRANCES

EMPLOYMENT

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

WESTLAKE, Margaret 1933 - 2022 Margaret passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was survived by her sister Jean; daughters Shelley Krauss (Stan) and Barb; three grandchildren Chris, Trevor, and Pricilla; and two great grandchildren Christy and Asita. Margaret was predeceased by Garfield, her husband of 61 years and her brother Jim and sister Sylvia. Margaret was born in Moncton, NB. She moved to Vancouver from Ontario in 1954 and married Garfield in 1955. They lived in various small towns on Vancouver Island before moving to Tsawwassen in 1972. She was the Finance Director of Delta Hospital for many years, until she took an early retirement to pursue her many interests and hobbies. She was an entrepreneur and was active and engaged in bridge, lawn bowling, crosscountry skiing, golf, investing, gardening, and travelling. Margaret had a large social group and a number of close friends, who also miss her dearly.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00-4:00 pm, on Tuesday, June 7th at the Royal Oaks Social Room, 1100 56th Street, Tsawwassen.

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GENERAL EMPLOYMENT

Southpointe Academy Accounting Administrative Assistant Southpointe is looking for an Accounting Administrative As− sistant to support our Finance Department. The successful applicant will have experience with spreadsheet, word pro− cessing, database and email applications. Please see our website for further details. www.southpointe.ca/our−school/careers

OFFICE/CLERICAL Beth Stuart & Associates CPA BOOKKEEPER Beth Stuart & Associates CPA is looking for a Bookkeeper to assist with our growing firm. The successful candidate will require knowledge of full cy− cle accounting and basic tax return preparation. Knowl− edge of Caseware, Profile, QuickBooks and Sage would be an asset. Primary responsibilities would be bookkeeping, tax return preparation and payroll services. Applicants should have excellent communication and organization skills, a professional phone manner, data entry skills and at− tention to details. This is a permanent part−time position with option for addi− tional hours in March and April and could lead to advance− ment for the right candidate. Please send your resume, wage expectation, and a cover letter to info@bethstuartcpa.com. bethstuartcpa.com

PART TIME HELP The Mission to Seafarers Retail Staff To staff the International Seafarers Centre, including run− ning the till. Flexible hours. Looking for people who are reli− able, friendly and show initiative. Training provided. www.flyingangel.ca

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Sales Associates Job Fair At Your Local BC Liquor Store! Saturday, May 28th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm At the Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) our vision of ‘Service. Relationships. Results.’ is all about providing a valued service, building strong relationships with our stakeholders, and achieving greater results for the province. The LDB is one of two branches of government responsible for the cannabis and liquor industry of B.C. We operate the wholesale distribution of beverage alcohol within the province, as well as the household retail brand of BC Liquor Stores. We employ nearly 5,000 people in over 200 communities and have been named one of BC’s Top Employers 14 times over for offering exceptional places to work. We are dedicated to the highest quality of customer service, delivered with friendliness, individual pride, initiative, and retail passion! If you fit this description and you are prepared to work in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply to become a part of BC Liquor Stores. To be eligible, applicants must meet the following qualification requirements: • • • • • • • •

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

BC Liquor Store Sales Associates may be required to operate a variety of mechanical and hand-operated equipment, in addition to handling large volumes of bottles as part of the LDB’s recycling program. Rate of Pay as of April 11, 2021: Auxiliary Sales Associate - $19.45 per hour Seasonal Sales Associate - $18.08 per hour For exciting and challenging retail Auxiliary and Seasonal opportunities in our BC Liquor Store, please apply in person at a store near you. On November 1, 2021 the BC Public Service announced the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that defines the conditions and expectations for BC Public Service employees regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Among other possible measures, proof of vaccination will be required. It is a term of acceptance of employment that you agree to comply with all vaccination requirements that apply to the public service. More information can be found here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/ careers-myhr/all-employees/safety-health-well-being/health/covid-19/covid-19vaccination-policy-for-bc-public-service-employees

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Arrangements made in the comfort or your home, our ofﬁce, by email or fax for your convenience. No pressure sales or commission. Bakerview only provides what you ask for. We are here to help every step of the way. Call: 604-574-8822 Email: Bakerview@telus.net Head Ofﬁce 34863 Cemetery Avenue, Mission, BC

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COMING EVENTS Garage Sale Massive downsizing garage sale. Including great things from the kitchen, decor, tools, garden tools, pots, lawn mower, and a lot more. 5330 Westminster Avenue Sat, May 28, 8:30am to 2pm.

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IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN Garage Sale Season is here!

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May 28 • 9am - 2pm

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SouthPointe Complex Annual Garage Sale May 28th, 10:00 AM − 2:00 PM (If raining, sale will take place on June 4th) Schooner Gate to Regatta Way, between Admiral and Fer− ry Roads. Gates will open at 10 AM. 20 units are offering all sorts of treasures. Come and check it out!

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CASH for ALL gold & silver! Bullion, coins, bars, jewelry, nuggets, sterling, 9999 SILVER+. Also buying COIN COLLECTIONS, ROYAL CANADIAN MINT COINS & old money. Canada & world collections WANTED. Todd 250864-3521.

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100 YEARS

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:

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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!

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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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