Delta Optimist June 30 2022

LUMINARY FESTIVAL

Welcome Back Delta!

Saturday, September 10 from 6 - 10pm Sunstone Park - 10400 Delsom Crescent, North Delta (If rainy, find us at North Delta Recreation Centre) It’s a special, sparkling end-of-summer event. Illuminate yourself with costume and lights and create a lantern to light the way.

Post a photo of your lantern or costume with #illuminatedelta22 to enter to win a Delta six-month Drop-In Facility Pass!

• Luminary Displays • Musicians and Street Performers • Food Vendors

• Interactive Activities • Lantern Parade – 8:30pm • Main Stage Concert – 9pm

No on-site parking is available. A free shuttle service starts at 6pm from North Delta Recreation Centre.

For festival details, visit Delta.ca/LuminaryFestival

BOUNDARY BAY AIRSHOW Saturday, July 16 Boundary Bay Airport – 7800 Alpha Way, Delta BC Free Admission Gates open: 11am Airshow: 1 - 4pm FEATURING: • Vicki Benzing presented by Ocean Trailer • Northern Stars Aerobatic Team presented by Beedie • Brad Wursten and his MXS-R aircraft presented by Humphrey Construction • Yellow Thunder Harvard Aerobatic Team presented by Delta Optimist • Family Zone presented by Port of Vancouver • Mike Tryggvason piloting the Giles 202 presented by MTU • The Erickson Aircraft Collection presented by White Spot • Autograph Tent, Static Displays, Community Booths, Food Vendors Paid parking on-site. Free off-site parking and shuttle from Paterson Park.

Parking and event details at Delta.ca/Airshow and czbb.com/boundary-bay.airshow-2022

CANADA DAY

CONCERTS IN THE PARK

Join us as we celebrate Canada Day at Diefenbaker Park, Kirkland House, and Chalmers Park! A full day of activities for families, a live performance by RECKLESS (a Bryan Adams cover band) at Chalmers Park, and official ceremonies! Don’t miss the fireworks at 10pm at Chalmers Park!

• 10am - 1pm – Diefenbaker Parks (hosted by Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions Club) • 12 - 4pm – Kirkland House (hosted by Kirkland House Foundation) • 5:30 - 10pm – Chalmers Park (hosted by the City of Delta)

Enjoy an evening of music in our local parks and public spaces!

These concerts are all free! Events will be cancelled in inclement weather. Please bring your own blanket or lawn chair.

TSAWWASSEN SUN FESTIVAL Tsawwassen Sun Festival, one of the most highly anticipated events in South Delta, returns this summer! Join us for a full weekend of exciting activities and family-fun!

FRIDAY NIGHT FLIX The City of Delta, in partnership with Tourism Delta, Delta Chamber of Commerce, Ladner Business Association, and the Tsawwassen Business Improvement Association are excited to bring you Friday Night Flix at Delta Parks!

Join us at 6:30pm for activities and fun before the movies start at approximately 8:30pm!

There will be a family friendly concert starting at 6:45pm. Friday Night Flix is a free event.

• July 8 – Sandlot – Memorial Park Baseball Diamond • July 15 – Jumanji: The Next Level – Winskill Park Baseball Diamond • July 22 – Jungle Cruise – ND Community Park

• Children’s activities, food trucks, vendors/craft fair every day • Slo-pitch tournament • Volleyball tournament • Beer Garden (19+ years old only) • Movie Night at Diefenbaker Park – July 31 • BINGO at South Delta Recreation Centre – July 31 and August 1 • Pancake Breakfast, hosted by Boundary Bay Lions Club – August 1, 8am • Car Show – August 1, 9am-3:30pm • Rotary Parade (56 Street to Winskill Park) – August 1, 11am • Pie Eating Contest – August 1

• July 7, 7pm – Halifax Wharf Rats – Memorial Park • July 8, 6:45pm – Beauty Shop Dolls – Memorial Park (prior to Friday Night Flix) • July 15, 6:45pm – Bossa Dias – Winskill Park (prior to Friday Night Flix) • July 22, 6:45pm – Ranj Singh – North Delta Community Park (prior to Friday Night Flix) • July 26, 7:30pm – Delta Concert Band – Sunshine Hills Park • August 5, 7pm – Gingembre – Sungod Recreation Centre • August 10, 7pm – Flashpots – Memorial Park • August 19, 6:45pm – Bradley Pedwell with Matthew Presidente – Hellings Park (prior to Friday Night Flix) • August 25, 7pm – The Karmichaels – Diefenbaker Park Learn more about the performers at Delta.ca/ConcertsinthePark

VOLUNTEERS Looking to get involved with your community this summer? Become a Special Events Volunteer for the City of Delta! This is an incredible pportunity to participate in some of our exciting activities while also connecting with members of the community.

For more information, contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 604-946-3288 or by email at volunteers@delta.ca. Learn more at Delta.ca/Volunteer

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Delta Police Foundation Summer Solstice Run JIM KINNEAR PHOTO

The Delta Police Foundation hosted its inaugural Summer Solstice Run on Wednesday, June 22. More than 200 participants registered for the event, which raised close to $10,000 for the Police Foundation.

Pictured left to right; Deputy Chief Harj Sidhu, Duanne Wendt, Const.

Jessy Sahota and Const. Jason Macdonald. See more coverage on our website at: www.deltaoptimist.com.

Council deems Ladner Willows redevelopment unacceptable SANDOR GYARMATI

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Emotions ran high at a public hearing on Tuesday for an application to build a 150-unit non-market rental apartment building in Ladner, which Delta council unanimously agreed to reject.

The proposal by Red Door Housing Society

would have seen the redevelopment of the 40-unit Ladner Willows low-income townhouse complex, located in the 5600-block of Ladner Trunk Road.

The project would have consisted of a fivestorey building, including one storey of parking located partially underground and four storeys of residential above.

BC Housing would provide a grant for the project and an on-going operating subsidy.

The proposal involved applications for an Official Community Plan amendment, rezoning and development permit.

Representatives of Red Door Housing and the BC Non-Profit Housing Association spoke in

favour, describing the need for more affordable housing.

Prior to the hearing, council received 19 pieces of correspondence with five in favour and 14 opposed. Within the letters of opposition was a 238-name petition against the development.

The majority of the over dozen speakers at the hearing voiced oppo-

sition, with residents saying they are not opposed to more non-market housing but were concerned about the scale, density and impacts to the neighbourhood.

One questioned why one neighbourhood should be burdened because the city hadn’t permitted more nonmarket housing in prior years.

Also speaking in opposition, a tenant of the Willows said she moved into a mouldy suite and has taken legal action against Red Door Housing as well has filed a Human Rights complaint, asking where current tenants are supposed to go if the project was approved.

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Delta Fire shows its pride and support IAN JACQUES

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It’s a message that love always wins over hate.

Following the vandalism of the Progress Pride Flag pole at the City of Delta early Wednesday morning (June 22), city officials and the Delta Fire Department rallied to right this terrible wrong.

City staff repaired the Progress Pride flag pole later in the day last Wednesday.

Then on Thursday morning (June 23), the fire department came out and put up a larger Progress Pride flag that was erected on one of their ladder trucks.

“We are grateful for the amazing support of this community,” said the Delta Pride Society in a post on their Facebook page.

“Thank you to the City of Delta - Local Government, Delta Fire Department and Delta Police Department for being an example of how an inclusive community should look! Love wins.”

Delta Police are investigating the incident. As of press deadline Wednesday morning, there was no further update on the investigation.

“I am incredibly disturbed and disappointed by the actions of the vandal who tore down our Progress Pride flag pole in front of City Hall. Hate has no place in our community and I will not tolerate it,” said Mayor George Harvie. “Delta council and I

CITY OF DELTA PHOTO

City of Delta staff were joined by the Delta fire department last Thursday displaying a large Progress Pride flag after an incident of vandalism to the Progress Pride flag pole outside city hall in Ladner. stand firmer than ever with our LGBTQ2S+ community and are proud of the beautiful Pride rainbow banners that continue to stand strong all across Delta.

Love will always win over hate.”

On June 1, Harvie was joined by the Delta Pride Society and Sher Vancouver to raise the Progress Pride Flag for the first time, marking the fourth consecutive year that a ceremony has taken place to raise the Pride flag in support of the LGBTQ2S+ community and Pride Month.

Rainbow street banners were also put in place across

Delta in consultation with the Delta Pride Society and the Mayor’s Task Force on Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism. The banners incorporate both the Rainbow Pride flag and Progress Pride flag, the latter of which includes transgender and BIPOC representation. The banners also feature four words - Acceptance, Courage, Love, Pride - which reflect the lived experiences of Delta’s LGBTQ2S+ community.

“There were security cameras in the area, but whoever did this, managed to avoid the cameras – so they knew what they were

doing,” said Delta Coun. Dylan Kruger. “City staff replaced the flag pole, added more security cameras as well as a sign saying this area is under surveillance.

“The fire department was amazing,” said Kruger referring to what they did on Thursday.

“The message is we are not intimidated by people who are spreading hate and harassment.

If you try to do something like this we are going to come back, bigger and stronger and show that Delta is united and stands in support with the LGBTQ2S+ community.”

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Deltassist celebrates 50th anniversary IAN JACQUES

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They have been caring for Deltans since 1972.

On Saturday (June 25) Deltassist marked 50 years of service and support to Delta with a community celebration at its North Delta office.

Deltassist Family and Community Services Society is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to supporting the well-being of the residents of Delta.

Through its offices in North Delta and Ladner, staff and volunteers offer counselling and community-building in the form of workshops, events, seniors support, outreach programs and information services.

“Deltassist has always been about helping people…people who are struggling with personal issues, financial issues…Deltassist has always been there,” said executive director Julie Chadwick. “I’ve been here for 30 years and I’ve done everyone’s job. I’ve stayed this long because I believe in what we do. We have a keen, compassionate nature in everything that we do. We just want to help people.”

Partnerships, both from within the community and outside the community play a huge role in allowing Deltassist to provide so many of the supports that

Deltassist provides.

“They mean everything. We could not do what we do without all the partnerships we have,” she said. “One of the unique things about Delta is that people collaborate so well. If there is something that needs to be done, we all call on each other and get it done.

We are way stronger together. In Delta, for example, we have one of the only child and youth care committee’s left in the province. Why? Because we all get along. Our whole vision is helping people.”

An example of “partnerships” was on display during Saturday’s event as TELUS representatives Dennis Wong and Zane Li were on hand to present a cheque for $1,000. As well, they stayed and helped with the fundraising car wash in the afternoon.

TELUS was also recently at Deltassist where their management team came out for their Day of Giving. TELUS brought and paid for all of the supplies painting both conference rooms, replanting their front planters, cleaning up the outside grounds and providing more than 40 bags of snacks for the Deltassist’s Emergency Food Program.

Volunteers also play a tremendous role.

“Our volunteers are all-stars,” said Chadwick. “Delta Family Services,

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Deltassist executive director Julie Chadwick accepts a $1,000 donation from TELUS reps Dennis Wong and Zane Li at Deltassist’s 50th anniversary celebration on Saturday, June 25. when it originally started in 1972, was founded by volunteers. We could not do what we do without them. We have so many volunteers that work for us and with us. Seniors who tend and work in our community garden, another group that box up our bread donations, volunteers at reception, volunteer callers, volunteer shoppers and volunteer drivers.”

Chadwick also expressed how proud she is of Deltassist’s staff.

“They are an amazing group of people. They all care 200 per cent. They put in extra hours and are so dedicated,” she said. “We have a high standard for our care. We want to ensure we are doing the absolute best for the people we serve.”

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Toigo housing application receives third reading following public hearing

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Delta council on Tuesday approved moving an application to build a housing development that would front Delta’s new casino to the next step following a public hearing.

The application by Ron Toigo’s Shato Holdings would see the property at 6115 Highway 17A developed into a 153-unit complex with 138 apartment condos in two buildings and 15 townhouse units.

Located near the interchange of Highways 99 and 17A, the development requires an Official Community Plan amendment, rezoning and other approvals.

The residential buildings would be connected by an under-building parkade for residents and visitors, accessed via a new private road.

The proposal also includes 15 of the condos supported with an affordable housing funding arrangement, whereby the owner would loan five percent of the market value of the units, or $503,500 in total contributions, whichever is greater. If the total amount of the loans provided under the program is less than $503,500, then the owner would be required to pay the difference to Delta.

Only a few people spoke at the hearing, almost all in favour. Toigo was in attendance but did not speak.

Council agreed to grant third reading with only Coun. Dan Copeland voting in opposition, saying the development is “a typical example of urban sprawl.”

Shato Holdings Ltd. also owns the land where the casino and hotel now under construction will be located.

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TransLink launches new summer bike bus IAN JACQUES

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Looking to cycle out to the Tsawwassen ferry terminal this summer?

If so TransLink has you covered.

Last Friday morning at the Tsawwassen BC Ferry terminal, TransLink launched a new summer service for cyclists.

The Bike Bus will provide more room for bicycles on the Bridgeport Station to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal route this summer – one of the most popular routes for its cycling customers, says TransLink.

The Bike Bus is a retrofitted bus with seven interior bicycle racks, bringing the total bike capacity aboard to nine, from the standard two.

The extra room means more cyclists will be able to reach the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal via the Massey Tunnel using transit.

“The return of warm weather means more people are cycling to their favourite B.C. destinations,” says TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn. “We’re excited to launch the Bike Bus, as it will better connect our customers with one of the most popular Metro Vancouver routes for summer travel and ensure they can easily explore our beautiful region.”

The Bike Bus will follow the existing 620 route, with separate loading and unloading bays at Bridgeport Station and Ladner Exchange. The bus will be displayed as 900 Bike Bus to Bridgeport Station or Tsawwassen Ferry, depending on the route.

The bus will also have a return trip to Bridgeport from the ferry terminal.

Bike Bus summer service details: Bridgeport Station to Tsawwassen Ferry

Terminal July 1 to Sept. 5: Fridays, weekends, holidays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Hourly departures to align with ferry sailings to Swartz Bay The project is part of TransLink’s Customer Experience Action Plan, announced in March.

“Exploring B.C.’s natural beauty by bike is an exhilarating experience, but it can be challenging to get to the ferry terminal with your bike and gear,” explains HUB Cycling’s Executive Director Erin O’Melinn.

“TransLink’s new Bike Bus makes that easier and responds to the long-time demand from people who bike for transportation but face gaps in the cycling network.”

The Bike Bus is currently funded for summer 2022. If the project is successful, it could become a permanent seasonal route says TransLink.

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Translink CEO Kevin Quinn tries out one of the seven interior racks on the new Bike Bus that will operate between the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal and Bridgeport Station starting tomorrow.

STEAM WORKSHOP JULY 1 - AUGUST 31 • 11 AM - 7 PM DAILY

Tinker planet is a pop-up event hosted at Tsawwassen mills bringing experimental play-based explorations and STEAM learning to your neighborhood for the months of July and August. Workshops will be designed for children ages 4 – 12 years old and will be located at Tsawwassen Mills Entrance 3 - 5000 Canoe Pass Wy, Tsawwassen, BC. Daily program Join us for a summer full of adventure as Tinker planet will provide new innovative Robotic Workshops (and other STEAM classes) every hour based on the topic of the week! Each workshop will be one hour long and will run every Monday to Sunday between 11 am – 7pm. Workshops will be $32.00/hour with the chance to receive 5% off when 5 sessions are purchased at once and 10% off when 10 sessions are purchased at once.

Summer Camps: Tinker Planet will be hosting a space themed summer camp for the week of July 4 – 8 from 1pm to 6pm. Children will be able to gain a basic understanding of robotic coding as they learn to design their own rockets, map out space stations and conduct lift-off experiments. Lessons will be designed for students age 4 – 12 years old and will be priced at $359.00 for the week.

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City of Delta adding more life-saving AEDs

Devices will be added to outdoor locations SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta- optimist .com

The City of Delta will be installing automated external defibrillators (AEDs) at select hightraffic outdoor locations.

Council recently approved supporting the St. John Ambulance Start Me Up BC program to install AEDs, devices which can analyze a heart’s rhythm during cardiac arrest and, if necessary, deliver an electrical shock, or defibrillation, to help the heart re-establish a normal rhythm.

AEDs are safe and easy to use even with little to no experience. Visual and voice

prompts guide users through the process.

During a cardiac arrest, it only takes three-to-five minutes for brain damage to occur.

The survival rate is less than five per cent after 12 minutes without treatment, according to St. John Ambulance, which says more of these devices could help improve outcomes.

The goal of the St. John Ambulance campaign is to partner with cities to place 1,000 publicly accessible AEDs across the province.

Public spaces targeted include transit corridors, SkyTrain stations, bus loops, and high-traffic areas like shopping

malls and parks.

The City of Delta currently has AED units available in each of its major recreation facilities.

Staff recommended placing units at the John Oliver Park fieldhouse, Holly Park fieldhouse, North Delta Community Park concession and Fred Gingell Park trail at the top of the stairs.

Staff will also explore the placement of units inside each of the city’s park fieldhouses as well as at each of the public libraries.

The four new units will have a total combined cost of $32,000, funded from council’s contingency budget.

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nother incident of hate has sparked conversation in our community.

Last week, the Progress Pride flag pole outside city hall in Ladner was cut down in the middle of the night.

Surveillance cameras picked up footage of the dark dressed suspect, but he or she, managed to avoid being identified in the cameras, so Delta Police have little information to go on.

It is not the first time that Pride flags have been vandalized in the community. On several occasions last year, the flag hung outside Ladner United Church was targeted. No suspects or arrests have been made in those vandalisms either.

It’s very sad that some people have chosen to spread hate instead of love, respect, community and acceptance.

There is no place for this in our community or any community for that matter.

In response, Delta city officials, alongside Delta firefighters and Delta police officers, hung an even larger Progress Pride flag from a fire ladder truck last Thursday morning.

June is Pride Month and all month long, the City of Delta have been proudly flying the Progress Pride flag as well as rainbow street banners.

The banners incorporate both the Rainbow Pride flag and Progress Pride flag, the latter of which includes transgender and BIPOC representation. The banners also feature four words - Acceptance, Courage, Love, Pride – all sentiments that everyone should be behind.

I applaud the City of Delta and all their community partners for showing this unwavering support.

To those responsible for these disgusting acts of vandalism, know this, your hate will not be tolerated. And if you knock us down, this community will just come back bigger, prouder and louder to show our support for the LGBTQ2S+ community.

Spread love, not hate. It’s a pretty simple message.

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Canada Day, a time to celebrate the country we love

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y mother and father and I immigrated here from Ireland in 1960. We boarded a ship out of South Hampton, sailed down the St. Lawrence and took a train to Vancouver.

My parents, in their early 20s, embraced Canadian life. Our introduction was charmed due to his teaching job that came with a house at St. George’s boys’ school.

My parents never looked back, loving Canada for our freedoms and liberal views.

Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau’s establishment of the Canadian charter of rights and freedoms is the cornerstone of our values. It advanced our civil rights and our independence.

Beliefs and morals Canadians hold dear are praised around the world. We are the envy, and destination, for many.

Nonetheless we are not without our problems, and there’s a lot of work to do.

Truth and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, and helping those who feel disenfranchised from a constant

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evolving economy, balancing the need for green energy versus our reliance on oil production, housing inequality, an over-burdened health care system, and a looming recession causing record breaking inflation, just to name a few.

Meanwhile down in the scary states of America they celebrate their independence on the 4th of July. Recently there are developments down south that have upset so many of us.

In the aftermath of the mass shooting in Uvalde Texas that killed 21 students and teachers, some gun laws have actually loosened.

It’s now legal to carry a gun to your local TGI Fridays or

movie theatre. Gun violence is rampant in the U.S. and access to automatic weapons continues with no barriers.

The most egregious development is the striking down of Roe versus Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court. Women’s access to abortion and health is now in the hands of individual states, run by politicians.

Abortion under any circumstances will soon become illegal in many states. An abomination, which endangers predominantly the health of low income women.

Thankfully we are very different from our neighbours.

Since 1988 Canadian women have access to a publicly funded abortion under our federal health act. Our gun laws are some of the strictest in the world.

On July 1st quietly or loudly celebrate this great country because there’s no place like home. “With glowing hearts we see thee rise, the true North strong and free.”

Happy Canada Day everyone!

Ingrid Abbott is freelance writer who can’t stop saying ‘eh’

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Letters

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How I learned to love the plan Editor: All voices at the meeting (June 9) to discuss the federal electoral district reorganization for Delta were unanimous in their opposition to partitioning Delta into three federal-riding entities.

Is the proposed plan a nefarious conspiracy of a Bond-villain? No, it is more likely that of letting an algorithm taking the place of common sense or an elementary school mapping project inspired

by Salvador Dali.

I would like to voice my concern on a different tangent – that of the effect on democracy. It is not just happening in the U.S., or the Ukraine. We are not immune to it whether it be intentional or not.

If the riding is carved up, many of our voters would lose faith in democracy. We tried to save our riding to no avail, what use is our vote to us? I can see the next voter turnout plummeting. This will spill over into provincial and local

elections. And into our sense of community.

In how we value it and each other. I for one, am willing to make a minor statistical sacrifice in our proportional voter representation for that community.

History has taught me that when things go horribly wrong, it is 10 per cent conspiracy, 90 per cent screw-up. But the real villain will be us if we allow this re-distribution to go unchallenged.

Brad Brush

Sad to see Village trees removed

Editor: Today, June 22, we were horrified to see that the beautiful, shade giving trees along the south side of 44th Avenue have been chopped down and chipped up.

We remember that when we moved to Ladner 32 years ago, that part of 44th Avenue

was extremely hot and unpleasant to walk along in warm weather, as there was no shade. We were happy to eventually see trees planted along there; they were beautiful to the eye, and very shade giving. They made a great difference.

Whatever has happened to Delta’s policy

to protect trees? Why could they not have been removed with a tree spade, and moved somewhere where they could have continued to benefit the earth, and all those lucky enough to enjoy their beauty and shade?

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Another story of the food cost crisis Editor: Re: food insecurity I just read John Shepard’s letter (Optimist, June 23) with great interest.

One of my relatives, who lives in “smaller town,” B.C., is a grocery store worker.

He has worked for a large grocery store chain, full time, for several years, yet, due to the high cost of living, most of

which is eaten up by his rent, he lives from pay cheque to pay cheque.

Recently, he made the difficult decision to leave this job, and go work for a competitor. Why? Even though he works in a grocery store, he struggles to afford to buy food.

His former employer is apparently eliminating the 10 per cent employee discount on groceries, but his new employer

will honour it. That, and the fact that he can walk to work, instead of taking the bus (he can’t afford to drive a car), are two reasons why he has decided to jump, from one ship to another.

How ironic and shameful it is that a full-time grocery store worker, can’t even afford to buy food from his own employer’s store.

A Cameron

A timely call to action for education Editor: Susan Yao’s call for candidates to run for school board is timely and appreciated (Optimist, letters, June 23).

Too often in the past (at least in my experience) candidates for school board is a lastminute decision. I noted too that Ms. Yao called for candidates who will fight for more funding, citing that (we have)

“currently among the lowest per student funding in Canada.”

She also called for “trustees who are prepared to fight for quality public education.”

My question is, “What defines ‘quality public education?’”

I would hope that quality public education included Canadian history, warts and all as it happened and not as some individual thinks it

happened and as a subsequence, scrubs it clean of its true history.

Canadians do not need to be spoon fed their history – they can take it straight without sugar coating it.

Additionally, Canadian history includes all history which is Canada’s and Canadians’ proud military history. I include those points in ‘quality public education.’

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A10 The Delta Optimist June 30, 2022

New Delta casino set to open later this year 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 residents will be playing slots at the new Cascades Casino Delta in the next few months.

While no opening date has been announced, Gateway Casino & Entertainment Ltd. confirmed to the Optimist that it is anticipating that the new casino rapidly

taking shape next to the interchange of highways 99 and 17A will have a grand opening this fall.

The $87 million casino/hotel complex will include a 40,000-squarefoot gaming floor with approximately 500 slot machines, 18 live table games and four-to-six electronic table games based on game and terminal configuration for

stadium-style gaming.

The facility won’t have a sportsbook but will have a Match Eatery & Public House, a buffet, and Atlas Steak + Fish Restaurant.

Gateway spokesperson Tanya Gabara said the recent installation of the exterior signage is an exciting milestone and landscaping and road works are nearing

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The new Cascades Casino Delta is expected to be open to the public this fall.

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Interior work also continues to move along at a good pace as wall coverings and painting are nearing completion in the buffet restaurant.

The carpeting in the casino is in progress and all the woodwork details are being installed inside Match.

More news about the casino will be coming in the next few weeks including Gateway’s employment recruitment campaign, which will

feature hundreds of new jobs coming to Delta.

The BC Lottery Corporation approved the project four years ago, following Delta council’s earlier approval, but the provincial Ministry of Transportation didn’t sign off on the project until 2019.

Construction slowed down when the COVID19 pandemic hit.

As far as the hotel, a Delta by Marriott Hotel is part of the complex.

A news release last

September when the partnership was announced stated a Delta by Marriott Hotel represents one of Marriott’s premium brands and brings the Delta area “a truly upscale” hotel property.

The hotel operator didn’t specify how many rooms will be in the hotel but, in its application to the City of Delta, Gateway indicated the project would include a five-storey, 116-to-120 room hotel with meeting spaces.

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100 YEARS CONTINUED from P 1 Another tenant opposed conveyed several concerns including the consultation process.

Another tenant angrily accused the management of Red Door Housing Society of bullying as well as badly neglecting the complex, saying BC Housing had to be pressured to undertake mould remediation.

Noting the Ladner Willows was allowed to deteriorate, another speaker who lives near the complex asked why non-market housing could not be spread throughout the city, including being a requirement to be part of new high-density developments throughout Delta.

Saying other options should be considered, another area resident said Red Door Housing needs to be held accountable for the deterioration of Ladner Willows and treatment of the tenants.

Another irate speaker said the current building is “disgusting and deplorable and this shouldn’t be allowed to happen again.”

Living next door to the current complex, Graham Jones said they managed to collect the signatures on the petition within just a few days. He noted they aren’t opposed to social housing but the largescale proposal was too much, creating negative impacts to parking and other concerns.

Red Door Housing has a long way to go to repair its reputation, he said.

“Our concerns are echoed widely throughout our community,” said Jones. “Over and over, people said they are in favour of some social housing but not to the detriment of our community. Over and over, people complained that five storeys is too much and 150 units is too much…Right now, it feels like they (Red Door Housing) are coming into this small community like an elephant, building an oversized, over-dense complex.

That is not the appropriate message Red Door should be pushing forward. We believe Ladner deserves a proposal that treats the neighbours and the neighbourhood with more respect.”

Mayor George Harvie during council’s discussion following the public hearing said he wanted a denial of the application.

Coun. Lois Jackson agreed, wondering how the current building fell into its current condition.

City manager Sean McGill said bylaws was involved and that the mould remediation was undertaken after the bylaws department got involved.

Jackson also wondered if it was good community planning to concentrate so much social housing in one location, adding Delta needs to find a better way and that BC Housing has much to answer for.

Coun. Alicia Guichon said she was shocked to hear the accusations against Red Door Housing.

Also questioning Red Door Housing, which owns the property, Coun.

Jeannie Kanakos agreed a project needs to fit in a community and not harm it.

Saying Red Door Housing needs to come back to the drawing board, she later described the current situation as “embarrassing.”

Coun. Dylan Kruger said it is clear more work is needed by Red Door Housing to rebuild trust.

He also said the city has a housing crises but the right developments are needed for everyone.

Harvie said he has no confidence in Red Door Housing and that he will ask Delta staff to look into having the property owner address ongoing concerns.

Also acknowledging the need for more social housing, Harvie added he doesn’t know if Red Door Housing is the right company, but he wants staff to work with the property owner to come back with a more suitable development.

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A12 The Delta Optimist June 30, 2022

Burns Bog Conservation Society hoping to get younger members 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 Burns Bog Conservation Society wants to reach out to young people to get more involved with the organization’s advocacy efforts.

The society last week announced it elected a new board of directors at its 2022 annual general meeting, held June 18, as well as measures to attract a new generation of young members and volunteers.

Derek Zeisman, who was re-elected to a third term as president, said they are eliminating annual membership fees for students, to ensure that limited financial means are not a barrier to supporting environmental activism.

He also announced the planning of a new post-secondary environmental scholarship, to celebrate the forthcoming 35th anniversary of the society in 2023.

“Youth are the future, not only for this society, but for the world,” said Zeisman in a news release. “Today’s generation of young people is more environmentally conscious and ecologically friendly than anything we’ve seen previously. We must reach out to tap into the energy and ideas of our young people, if we’re to protect Burns Bog and advocate for its best interests over the long term.”

The society has hired a youth stewardship coordinator to improve the scope of its outreach to

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Derek Zeisman has been re-elected to a third term as president of the Burns Bog Conservation Society. young people and assist with the planning and launch of its new community scholarship next year.

“With the ever-growing cost of post-secondary

education, we want to ensure this society plays an active and positive role in training the next generation of environmental leaders, who will take Burns Bog into

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a new era of ecological conservation,” said Zeisman. “The challenges imposed on the Bog by climate change make this objective more vitally important than ever.”

Zeisman also said the new board plans to strengthen its internal relationships with staff, volunteers and members, as well as with key external stakeholders, including Metro Vancouver, the City of Delta, the federal and provincial governments and others.

“We remain concerned that Burns Bog’s complex and diverse ecosystem is coming under ever-increasing pressure from urban development, whether

Major cold storage plan eyed for East Ladner SANDOR GYARMATI

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The purpose of this bylaw is to authorize Council to discharge Land Use Contract S.A. No. 2947 for the subject property in order to permit a secondary suite within the existing single detached dwelling.

At the June 13, 2022 Regular Meeting, Council gave First reading to Bylaw No. 8157, and resolved that pursuant to Section 464(2) of the Local Government Act, a Public Hearing will not be held for Bylaw No. 8157.

Website: www.delta.ca – June 13, 2022 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.04 To observe the proceedings, the meeting will be broadcast live through video streaming at www.delta.ca/watchlive.

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industrial, commercial or transportation-related,” said Zeisman. “Our mission remains to protect and preserve the Bog, while understanding the need for responsible but limited economic activity within its vicinity.”

Founded in 1988, the society advocates for the protection and enhanced stewardship of Burns Bog and other peatlands, which are critical natural sanctuaries for unique plants and wildlife.

Bogs are also essential carbon sinks, offsetting the adverse effects of human-induced climate change.

To find out more about the society and its board of directors, check: www. burnsbog.org.

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An application to build a cold storage and food processing facility on a farm site adjacent to Burns Bog in Delta has inched a step closer to reality.

Council recently gave preliminary approval for the Delta Fresh application to develop the two properties adjacent to the Highway 91 interchange at 104 Street into a major industrial use.

Comprising six hectares (15 acres), the site is zoned agricultural but was pulled out of the Agricultural Land Reserve decades ago.

Although not in the ALR, the Official Community Plan designation for the site is intended for general and intensive agricultural uses.

Considering the unique nature of the proposal, a new Agriculture Product Management Zone has been established and is to be applied to the subject properties, according to planning staff.

The site is surround-

ed by farm properties in the ALR as well as Burns Bog, with a golf course across the street.

The cold storage warehouse and processing facility would be for fruits, vegetables and dairy products.

The proposed location in Delta is to provide easy access to local and regional producers, local grocery chains and online shippers, thus mitigating challenges to the current supply chain.

The proposed development would have two buildings with a combined floor area of 311,856 square feet.

The buildings would be separated by a shared parking area, septic field and constructed wetland situated within a utility right-of-way.

Prior to a public hearing, a lengthy list of conditions is required to be met, including a review of the proposal by the Metro Vancouver Burns Bog Scientific Advisory Panel.

The Delta Chamber of Commerce wrote to Delta council conveying support for the project.

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Global Container Terminals celebrates 25 years

Pictured left to right; Daniel Howell, vice-president of operations for GCT; Tsawwassen First Nation Coun.

Steven Stark; Tony Sorace and Frank Scigliano representing ILWU514, TFN Coun. Valerie Cross; Eric Waltz, president of GCT Canada; Herman Kailley from ILWU502 and Mike McLellan from GCT Canada cut a pair of cakes to mark the opening of the anniversary celebration.

Raphael Dynneson with Carmine Fronzo, who is a foreman at GCT.

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Hudson and Aria Perry get behind the wheel.

Global Container Canada (GCT) celebrated 25 years as a member of the Delta community and its 115th year of operations on the BC Waterfront with an open house last Saturday.

The event attracted nearly 2,000 people and included entertainment, food and education, as well as a rare look inside how GCT Deltaport supports Delta and Canada as a whole.

There were tours of the terminal, providing opportunities to view the largest fully electrified on-dock rail yard in North America, as well a chance to meet engineers and the operations teams.

Sebastian and Oliver McJorgensen enjoying an anniversary cupcake.

Lida Mehran measures up with one of the lift’s wheels.

There were plenty of family activities at GCT’s 25th anniversary open house on June 25.

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Community advocate position will soon be part of DPD Chief Neil Dubord tells Police Board that department expects to fill role by January SANDOR GYARMATI

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While it was a challenge, the officer was able to provide that help, but it was also clear a specialized position was needed to help guide those lost in the system.

That’s how Chief Neil Dubord described the rationale behind the department’s effort to create the new Police Community Advocate (PCA) program.

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Dubord said the advocate will, among other things, help people navigate a complex system to the right resources including housing, addiction or provincial programs.

“We heard a lot about restorative justice, but this is another diversion program for us to be able to ensure that people receive the right type of care, rather than being dealt with through the criminal system,” he said.

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The Delta Police Department’s new call centre has been such a success that its hours of operation may be expanded.

That’s according to Chief Neil Dubord who provided an update to the Delta Police Board on the department’s pilot project.

Rather than using E-Comm, the department has been taking non-emergency calls between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

At the board’s June 22 meeting, Dubord, noted E-Comm is still “under significant stress” and that service levels are not meeting expectations.

He said the DPD’s answer times have been less than one minute.

Dubord said the department is now looking at several options including

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Delta Police Chief Neil Dubord provided an update on the department’s new call centre at the Delta Police Board meeting on June 22.

mendations are to go to the police board this September.

E-Comm noted that insufficient budgeting and associated staffing levels were contributing to the delays.

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Light rail coming through Delta shot down, again 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

South Delta can forget about rapid transit coming through the community for the foreseeable, or even long-term, future.

During the recent provincial government budget estimates debate, Delta South Liberal MLA Ian Paton posed several questions regarding the George Massey Tunnel replacement project to Transportation Minister Rob Fleming.

Noting South Surrey and White Rock and fast growing, and the aim should be to get people out of their vehicles, Paton once again pointed out the original bridge project cancelled by the newly-elected New Democrat government included a provision for future light rail.

“My question to you: with this tunnel being so modern, so high-tech, why wouldn’t we look to the future of some sort of light rail capability through the middle of the tunnel? Eventually, one day – maybe 10 years, maybe 20 years, maybe 30 years from now – we could get light rail. There’s tonnes of room down the middle of Highway 99 and the medians on either side for light rail to go down to South Surrey, White Rock,” said Paton, according to transcripts of the debate.

Fleming responded that there’s “actually been some fairly recent regional thinking” on the subject by TransLink and by the Mayor’s Council in its recent 2050 plan.

“In fact, they looked as far ahead as 2080, through TransLink and their planners. Highway 99 through to the year 2080 did not give ridership projections that would support light rail of SkyTrain systems,” noted Fleming. “In fact, what they analyzed was the superiority of high-frequency bus service, both from a capacity point of view – to move people out of their cars as the member wished for – and also to give flexibility in terms of service coverage, to be able to service a number of very dispersed destinations that are part of that area. SkyTrain, going through farmland, going down the Highway 99 corridor, did not have the ability to disperse to a number of endpoint destinations.”

Fleming also noted the analysis received came from TransLink, with regional mayors around the table also looking at the data to make the determination on where the greatest pressure points will be and what areas will have lesser population growth.

It’s the same message former Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Claire Trevena conveyed in 2020 on the question of adding future rapid transit capability for the new crossing.

At that time, Delta Mayor George

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Light rail going through Delta and onto South Surrey isn’t seen as a possibility, even in the long-term.

Harvie said he was shocked by her response.

“Insofar as no need for light rail, I’m shocked. I’m working with my fellow mayors. We’re looking at what the next 20-to-30 years is going to require, and light rail is needed south of the Fraser.

With all the people that we have coming, most of them are going to be residing and relocating to south of the Fraser where the properties are a little less expensive. But again, I’m shocked. I just drove the tunnel, as you know, and it’s a tough drive….we need to get people out of their cars and if we’re not thinking in the future, we’re going to have problems here,” Harvie said two years ago.

According to Metro Vancouver’s Draft 2050 document, Frequent Transit Development Areas (FTDAs) are intended to be additional priority locations to accommodate concentrated growth in higher density forms of development. They are identified by member jurisdictions and located at appropriate locations within the Major Transit Growth Corridors.

Corridor FTDAs are intended to accommodate medium development densities and forms that are consistent with bus-based rapid transit, while Station Area FTDAs are intended to accommodate higher development densities and forms that are consistent with rail-based rapid transit.

Meanwhile, among Paton’s other questions to Fleming last week was whether the new tunnel project would include a second exit out of Ladner, an issue recently raised by the City of Delta, which is asking the province to include another exit.

Fleming responded that they are having “active discussions” with Delta staff about the scope of the project.

The province is currently in an early engagement phase of the environmental assessment process for the Initial Project Description. The new tunnel project is to be further refined based on feedback received.

A Detailed Project Description is to be ready by next summer.

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Optimist journalist awarded KPU scholarship IAN JACQUES

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Optimist freelance journalist Dani Penaloza has received a prestigious scholarship from Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU).

The 2022 Journalism and Communication Studies department scholarship winners were announced June 13 and Penaloza was the winner of the $1,000 “Most Promising Journalist” KPU Endowed Journalism Award, which is awarded based off faculty decision.

“I’m very, very honoured that the department’s faculty selected me for this year’s Most Promising Journalist award, especially when they had so many talented students to choose from,”

says Penaloza. “I can’t thank them enough for giving me the skills and knowledge to be where I am today.”

Penaloza graduated in January with a Bachelor of Journalism degree from KPU. She worked as a community reporter and copy editor for student newspaper The Runner before being hired by the Optimist last summer, where she worked through the final semester of her degree.

This scholarship is not the first one for Penaloza as she won other scholarships while pursuing her degree. They include the 2019 Pulse FM scholarship (highest third-year cumulative GPA in journalism program); the 2020 PIPS Lorem Ipsum

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Optimist freelance journalist Dani Penaloza at her KPU grad last week.

Endowed Award (KPU faculty recommended based on story submission) and the 2021 Excellence in Storytelling Award (KPU faculty recommended based on story submission).

Penaloza moved to the Ottawa Valley last fall and is working as a freelance

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Literary fiction author Dora Dueck has released another book.

Return Stroke: essays & memoir was launched June 2 in Winnipeg through her publisher CMU Press. A week later she hosted a small launch in Delta, where she located to in 2016.

The book’s title, Return Stroke—the title of one essay, where it literally refers to lightning—suggests such a dynamic.

“When I send inquiry into my past, it sends something back to me,”

says Dueck in a press release describing the book. “How wonderful, that our bits of existence, no matter how ordinary, are available for further consideration—seeing patterns, facing into inevitable death, enjoying the playful circularity of then and now.”

The topic of memory, in all its malleability, impermanence, and surprising power, is especially central to the collection’s concluding piece, an absorbing memoir of the author’s 1980s life in the Paraguayan Chaco.

Whether she is discovering the more meaningful

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A lay historian and former editor, Dueck grew up in Alberta, resided later in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Paraguay.

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Nature Notes: The joy of listening PETER WARD

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This time of year is the best season for listening to birdsong.

Pick a patch in your favourite forest park, or an open grassland, or even better a water’s edge with cattails and you’ll be rewarded with

the rich experience of multiple male birds singing to defend their territories.

Improvements in signal processing, and the use of crowd sourcing, have meant bird researchers, notably the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, have been able to produce out-

standingly good apps like “Merlin” and “iBird”.

These apps help amateur bird watchers and ornithologists know what they are listening to. They are immensely helpful with identification of species and work even if multiple birds are calling at once. Using “Merlin” for example, one is

able to hold the phone steady at a spot where the phone’s built-in microphone can hear the song sequence, wait for a period of seconds until recognition occurs, and then get a read-out, and a photo, of the bird (or birds) that are singing.

This is really advantageous in our local forests,

Marsh Wren, on territory, singing. where most of the time the birds are extremely difficult to see. There is no need for a special additional microphone.

When travelling, I suggest that you load into your phone a “pack” for the area you are visiting.

You will then be able to use the app offline, clearly a big advantage when away from home.

On a recent trip to Europe, with very little knowledge of birdsong there, I was able to listen to, and get the names of,

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multiple singers. One of my big thrills was to hear Nightingales calling along a forested water’s edge, in the Main River valley in central Germany.

You have until about the third week of July to listen to territorial songs, after which most songbirds are ‘finished’ for the season.

Editor’s note: Nature Notes is a monthly column produced by the Delta Naturalists Society and their community partners.

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Historic Ladner heritage house gets city help for upkeep 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 help the owner of an historic house in Ladner keep up its appearances.

Council recently approved a recommendation to provide a Heritage Conservation Grant for repairs to the Frederick Residence at 4633 Arthur

Dr. The house was built in 1920, when the road was called Georgia Street, as a retirement residence for William Frederick and his wife Sarah.

It’s considered an excellent example of a California bungalow, which is a variation of the Craftsman-style.

The building includes

a number of well-maintained decorative features such as leaded and stained glass windows.

The $17,633 grant to current owner AnneMarie Semke is to help pay for repairs and repainting of the siding, roughly half the total estimated cost of the project.

The old home has been extensively renovated over

the years, receiving Delta’s Heritage Award of Merit in 2009.

The city’s Heritage Conservation Grant is a fund that was created in 2017 from a five percent levy on building permits.

Since 2017, the city has awarded approximately $101,101. The new balance in the fund, minus the payment of the latest

grant, is $466,036.

In June 2021, the fund had a balance of $319,925 It’s only been in the last year or so that the number of applications for a grants handed out has seen an uptick.

Few property owners in the first few years of its existence applied due to the requirements being found to be too onerous.

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A historic Delta schoolhouse will be getting much-needed repairs.

Council recently approved a staff recommendation to grant a heritage alteration permit for the one-room Iverholme Schoolhouse,

constructed in 1909 and originally located adjacent to Ladner Trunk Road and 72 Street.

The schoolhouse was typical for rural communities at the time and it remained in operation until 1926.

When Alex D. Paterson sold a large portion of his land to the federal government

for the development of the Boundary Bay Airport, the old schoolhouse was moved north, adjacent to the Paterson Farm.

In 1982, it was moved again, this time to Deas Island Regional Park where it was restored.

Metro Vancouver recently applied for a heritage alteration per-

mit to allow exterior rehabilitation.

A report notes that in 2019, a windstorm and falling trees caused damage to the building’s roof. Roof rafters that had previously been cut were further damaged from the tree fall.

The report also notes that during an assessment, it was also deter-

mined that the brick chimney was unstable.

Originally, it was proposed that the chimney be removed.

However, the regional district then retained a heritage consultant to identify methods for retaining and reinforcing the chimney.

The new proposal includes numbering the

The city has since made a number of changes including increasing the maximum annual grants from $15,000 to $30,000.

The conditions remain that structures receiving funding be placed in Delta’s Heritage Register and that a covenant be signed to protect buildings from demolition for a period of 10 years.

bricks, deconstructing the chimney, reinforcing the internal structure with steel and then reinstalling the original bricks There are two other heritage buildings located in Deas Island Regional Park: the 1906 Burrvilla House and the 1894 Delta Agricultural Hall.

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10th Annual Reach for the Stars Gala raises almost $150,000

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Reach Child and Youth Development Society’s fundraising gala Wings of Change was a resounding success earlier this month.

A total of $147,120.16 was raised at the event and Reach Society is grateful to guests, sponsors, prize donors and their dedicated volunteers who made the 10th Annual Reach for the Stars Gala possible.

Marco Pasqua emceed the event and inspired the crowd with a personal address explaining how early intervention physiotherapy and occupational therapy helped him reach his potential.

This young father, husband and proponent for accessibility shared genuine and vulnerable insights into his life that

prefaced an incredible fund-a-need moment that raised more than $20,000 in five minutes to benefit therapies services at Reach Society.

Reach for the Stars Gala 2022 Major Donor was REALCO and Presenting Sponsors were Ocean Trailer and Vancouver Fraser Port Authority.

The gala evening was a happy return to in-person community connection and was attended by many special guests including Delta MP Carla Qualtrough and Delta Mayor George Harvie.

Eleven-year-old twin brothers Adam and Andrew Yang, who have received Reach Society services, performed You Raise Me Up with voice and piano and received

Patients visiting the emergency department at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) will see a calming vista after a Kwantlen Polytechnic University grad transforms the space.

Tsawwassen’s Jacob Strohan, a KPU instructional associate and graduate, has won the 2022 PENN IDEA Art Award, a $5,000 prize that links visual art with healthcare.

Strohan’s winning proposal will see his photo-

graphic artwork installed on the windows of the emergency department waiting rooms at VGH this summer.

“It is very fulfilling to have my proposal selected for this project,” says Strohan. “Having felt so supported by my peers, professors and the many individuals who I have met through this process, I am motivated to continue to create work that explores how art can be beneficial to the wellbeing of its viewers.”

Strohan graduated with a bachelor of fine arts in 2021, majoring in visual arts, and today is an auxiliary instructional associate in KPU’s Fine Arts department. His

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could serve as a place for the eyes to rest, and upon discovery, calm the viewer and allow them to feel enveloped and lost in the work,” he adds KPU alumna Roxanne Charles and artist Svava Tergesen were also finalists for the 2022 award.

Created in 2009 by Dr. Ian Penn and Dr. Sandy Penn Whitehouse, the PENN IDEA Art Award is open to students and postgraduate artists from fine arts degree granting institutions in the Lower Mainland. Over the past 11 years, one winning work has been placed in different areas of Vancouver health care facilities.

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Connect the BOLT to the Sphero Edu app to play educational games, create your own, and learn how to code through hands-on STEAM activities.

“The BOLT seamlessly brings robotics,

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The Sphero BOLT is the latest educational robotic ball that is available for loan from the Fraser Valley Regional Library.

Borrow a BOLT from FVRL The Sphero BOLT, an educational robotic ball with prismatic perfection, is the newest item in Fraser Valley Regional Library’s Playground collection.

The app-enabled robots provide unlimited ways to express your inventive ideas and experience the power of programming. Best of all, they are free to bor-

row with a library card.

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On Saturday, June 25, Evergreen Lane residents Sonny and Julie Brandfourde helped rescue eight baby mallard ducklings and their mom. Sonny and Julie corralled the mother and her brood and walked them up the middle of Evergreen Lane.

Sonny captured two of the ducklings to force mommy and the other six ducklings to cross the crosswalk on Arthur Drive to the safety of the slough under the bridge near Save-on-Foods in Ladner.

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Around Town Drumming circle Bring your children and grandchildren to this fun, multi-generational celebration of Canadian families today (June 30) from 2 to 4 p.m. at KinVillage in Tsawwassen.

Canada Day cupcakes will be served following the drum circle.

Kyle Povah, an international musician, keynote speaker, drum circle facilitator, researcher and workshop leader, will lead in this fun drumming event.

Point Roberts Market Your Local Small Market in Point Roberts re-opens to the public this Saturday, July 2.

For all of the summer dates, the market is held outdoors at the Point Roberts Community Centre located at 1437 Gulf Road. The market runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Other dates include: July 16, 30, Aug. 13, 27 and Sept. 3.

Friday Night Flix Presented by the City of Delta, in partnership with Tourism Delta and the Delta Chamber of Commerce, Friday Night Flix is a series of three community events throughout Delta in July.

Outdoor movies will be screened in each community (Ladner, Tsawwassen and North Delta) with a concert in the park before the movies, family games throughout the evening, and local food vendors.

The first Friday Night Flix is Friday, July 8 at Ladner Memorial Park with the concert in the park featuring Beauty Shop Dolls starting at 6:45 p.m. followed by the movie The Sandlot at 8:30 p.m.

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Ladner dance teacher returning to the stage DANI PENALOZA

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It has been 13 years since Ladner’s Jyla Robinson has performed in a musical, and she can hardly wait to make her return in Theater Under the Stars’ upcoming production of Something Rotten!

Playing the wildhaired, futureseeing character of Nostradamus, the owner and director of Studio West Dance has been having a lot of fun returning to the performing side of the stage.

“Getting back in front of a live audience, singing, dancing, memorizing lines and playing a character – which is seriously one of my most favourite things to do in the world – it’s so nice.

I’ve been teaching for so many years, so it’s not like I’ve been away from it because I do it every day, but now I get to be directed and choreographed,” says Robinson.

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Studio West Dance owner and director Jyla Robinson (pictured left) is starring in Theatre Under the Stars’ upcoming production of Something Rotten! this summer. of August, Something Rotten! promises hilarity and absurdity with the Renaissance era tale of playwright siblings Nick and Nigel Bottom struggling to get out of William Shakespeare’s shadow.

Robinson’s character, the mysterious soothsayer Nostradamus, foresees how the brothers can overtake Shakespeare with a new kind of theatre – the musical – but makes some hilarious future-

seeing errors along the way.

“I predict everybody’s favourite musicals.

However, I don’t necessarily get it exactly right,” she says.

With cheeky references to hard-hitting Broadway

productions sprinkled throughout, a top-notch cast, an incredible directing team, and incredible writing and music, Robinson is encouraging folks to come out to Stanley Park’s Malkin Bowl for some musical theatre genius this summer.

“I hope [the audience] leaves with their hearts full and big smiles on their faces because they’ve enjoyed it so much. They’ve laughed, they’ve cried, they’ve just seen some really incredible talent, and I just hope they leave entertained,” she says.

Notably, one of Robinson’s former students at Studio West Dance, Thomas Schultes, is also in the cast. She says it has been lovely to now have their professional careers overlap.

If you’re interested in purchasing tickets for Something Rotten! visit Theatre Under the Stars’ website at https://tuts. ca/show/somethingrotten/.

Concert supports local outreach charity The Wander Inn Café and Freshwave Ministries is thrilled to be hosting its annual Hearts of Hope fundraising concert.

The concert/silent auction is set for Saturday, July 9 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Lighthouse Church in Ladner (5545 Ladner Trunk Road).

The evening of music will kick-off with MC and singer Steve Gunter, followed by singer/songwriter Jarome Lochkrin.

Then we welcome the young and talented Emily Neufeld who will be accompanied by Christine Magee.

Neufeld will inspire young and old as she is able to perform genres from pop, to opera, to soul, to Broadway. She recently performed a role in the SDSS musical The Adams Family.

Then gracing the stage will be award-winning singer, songwriter, pianist, Christine Magee.

Along with her great audience

rapport, Magee always delights them with her eclectic mix of soul, jazz, and gospel songs.

After intermission, local band The Karmichaels’ (Dave Karmazyn, Maribel Karmazyn, Mike Hurworth, Rich Mayer and Gavin Strang) will close the concert.

The Karmichaels will increase your fun, get your toes tapping and your hands clapping as you engage in their folk-country rock music.

Have an awesome time as you are entertained by this lineup of seasoned, fabulous, and local performing artists. Have fun as you bid on terrific silent auction items, enjoy delicious concession goodies and beverages, and learn about Freshwave Ministries.

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The Wander Inn Cafe hosts its Hearts for Hope fundraising concert on July 9.

18-plus, $15 for youth ages 13 to 17 and free for children under 12.

The Wander Inn Café opens its doors once monthly (usually the third Saturday evening) and is under the umbrella

of Freshwave Ministries. An entrance donation of $10 for those nights covers the live music performances, the food and beverages.

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Canada Day Diefenbaker Park & Kirkland House hosting Canada Day celebrations After a two year pause due to COVID, Canada Day celebrations return.

Here’s what’s happening in South Delta: Diefenbaker Park The Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions Club is thrilled to welcome everyone back to Diefenbaker Park for their longstanding Canada Day tradition.

Following a two-year pause due to the pandemic, the Lions finally get to celebrate the 30th edition of their Canada Day celebration.

According to Lions event coordinator Peter Hay, there will be face painting and gymnastics for kids, hosted by the Delta Gymnastics Society.

Mr. Bubbles will be on hand for his balloon twisting creations, while music will be provided by DJ Boogie Shoes.

Free hot dogs and drinks will also be served.

The Lions will be giving out mini paper flags and flag lapel pins. The national anthem will be sung in both of Canada’s official languages.

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2019 Canada Day celebration at Diefenbaker Park.

The event will conclude with a huge Canada Day cake being cut and served around 1 p.m.

Kirkland House For the first time in three years Kirkland House in Ladner will host a Canada Day celebration on Friday.

The event runs from noon to 4 p.m. on July 1.

Kirkland House is located at 4140 Arthur Drive at Hawthorne Grove Park.

The house band (featuring Harold Solverson and friends) will begin the festivities with a performance followed by O Canada from 2021 Delta’s Got Talent winner Brooke Hamilton.

The Delta Pipe Band will be on hand for a per-

formance at 12:30 p.m.

There will be a formal presentation later in the afternoon featuring local dignitaries as well, Kirkland House Society president Colin Campbell will pay the annual rent – a Toonie to Delta Mayor George Harvie.

There will be fun events for kids on the area ground, spinners and weavers will be located inside Kirkland House with demonstrations as well as a loom set up for kids to give it a try and the train room will be in full display in the basement of Kirkland House. The Kirkland Scouts with have refreshments including hot dogs for sale throughout the afternoon.

Mayor George V. Harvie and Delta Council wish you a Happy Canada Day.

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It began as an event to work around COVID-19 restrictions. Now it’s back and poised to be a fixture on the Canada Day schedule.

The South Delta Classic Cars group will be out on the streets of Tsawwassen and Ladner for its Canada Day Cruise.

The inaugural drive was such a big hit a year ago that it was an easy decision to keep it going.

“We had 150 cars last year because there was nothing to do at the time,” explained South Delta Classic Cars member Greg Fahlman. “Now we have expanded it even further with cars and a coffee meet and greet (starting at 8 a.m.) before the cruise.”

The approximate 90-minute cruise will commence outside the A&W at Tsawwassen Commons then loop through Tsawwassen and Ladner before concluding back at the Commons. A wide variety of cars are expected to participate from classic, to customized and hot rods.

To catch the Canada Day Cruise here are the estimated times of the route through South Delta:

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For the second straight year, the South Delta Classic Car group will be doing a Canada Day Cruise throughout the streets of Ladner and Tsawwassen. * 10 a.m. Leave Tsawwassen Commons A&W and head south on 52nd St. to 12th Ave. * 10:05-10:10 a.m. – 12th Ave; between 52nd St. and English Bluff Rd. * 10:10-10:20 a.m. – Stahaken/Pacific Drive to Wesley, turning south on English Bluff Rd. * 10:15-10:25 a.m. – Between Wesley

and 1st Ave. on English Bluff * 10:20-10:30 a.m. – between English Bluff Rd. and 56th St on 1st Ave. – likely waiting across from Diefenbaker Park. * 10:30-10:35 a.m. – between 1st Ave. and 4th Ave./Southlands Drive on 56th St. * 10:35-10:45 a.m. – in/around the Southlands/Red Barn area, exiting onto

Boundary Bay Road * 10:40-10:45 a.m. – driving Northwest on Boundary Bay Road to Beach Grove Road * 10:40-10:45 a.m. – North on Beach Grove Road between 12th Ave. and 16th Ave. * 10:42-10:45 a.m. – West on 16th Ave. to 56th St. * 10:45-10:55 a.m. – North on 56th and Arthur Drive to 44th Ave turning right * 10:50- 10:55 a.m. – 44th Ave. eastbound and around Delta Hospital on Clarence Taylor Way * 10:55-11 a.m. – Harvest Drive, turning west onto Ladner Trunk Road, past McDonalds * 11-11:05 a.m. – Ladner Trunk Road heading west between Harvest Drive and Arthur Drive past DQ * 11:05-11:10 a.m. – west on 47A Ave; past the Delta Optimist office to 46A St. * 11:07-11:10 a.m. – south on 46A St. between 47A Ave. and 45th Ave; left on 45th Ave. * 11:10-11:15 a.m. – east on 45th Ave. between 46A St. and Arthur Drive. * 11:15-11:30 a.m. – south on Arthur Drive, via 28th Ave; then 52nd St. and Fisherman Way to A&W.

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‘Seniors Can Move’ program receives $5,000 grant The Seniors Can Move program is able to continue thanks to a $5,000 grant from the Delta Community Foundation.

Delta Gymnastics’ Seniors Can Move program was initially supported by federal and provincial funding. When this funding ended, the Delta Community Foundation was able to address this gap with a grant, which enabled the program to continue.

“The Delta Community Foundation is really pleased to help Delta seniors stay active,” said grant chairperson Ammen Dhillon. “The continuation of this program will help even more seniors stay active and healthy and encourage them to keep moving.”

Gail Martin, president of the Delta Community Foundation understands how vital it is to keep active and moving as we age.

DELTA GYMNASTICS PHOTO “As a senior myself, I get that A $5,000 grant from the Delta Community Foundation will allow the Delta we need to continue physical Gymnastics’ Seniors Can Move program to continue.

activity even if it is at a slower pace than when we were younger,” said Martin.

“The Delta Community Foundation is pleased that through a grant we are able to help seniors stay active and teach them some preventative measures to ensure that they stay healthy for years to come.”

The Seniors Can Move program is designed to improve the agility, balance, coordination and strength of adult’s 65-plus years of age.

“Through games and gentle exercises, we reacquaint seniors with fundamental movement skills they may no longer be practicing due to inactivity, pain, illness or surgery,” adds Delta Gymnastics program coordinator Richard Woo. “Walking, marching, throwing, catching and balancing are all done at a pace that is suitable for older adults.”

For more information about the program or to register call 604-9430460 or at: deltagymnastics.com.

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100 YEARS

June 30, 2022 The Delta Optimist A27

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Mimi’s Café is now open in the McKee Centre in Ladner. Owner Michelle McMillan is serving up baked goods, made-to-order sandwiches, homemade soup and other specials. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The McKee Centre is located at 5155 47 Avenue.

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CHURCH DIRECTORY A Warm and Joyful welcome to...

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Mass Schedule Saturday at 5pm Sunday at 9am and 11am Daily Mass in the Chapel at 9am Mon-Sat

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“A place where love and friendship matters”

Sunday Worship Service 10:30am

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All Saints Anglican Church

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Everyone welcome to worship with us 10:30 A.M. This Sunday

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Benediction Lutheran Church ST. DAVID’S ANGLICAN CHURCH 1115 – 51A Street Tsawwassen Rector Rev. Simbarashe Basvi

5575 6th Ave Tsawwassen, BC 604-943-3432

Pastor Thomas Keeley

Sunday Service 10 am Wed. Service 11 am

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Join us as we celebrate God’s grace

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Community

Hope for brighter days

Many Vancouverites complain about the weather most of the year and we have one thing that we wait for each year… summer!

The warm weather last week attests to the fact that summer is finally here. People who experience Seasonal Affective Disorder and others who are simply thankful for the brighter days of summer really appreciate how good this time of the year is—summer is full of hope in our beautiful city. Our summers are glorious!

During the pandemic, I learned that I was much better at enduring the challenges of a global crisis during summer compared to fall or winter. I looked forward to spending more time in the sun and the literally (and figuratively) brighter days of summer, especially in those dark days of isolation. The idea that summer is coming gives us hope in raincouver.

Minister’s Minute PAUL PARK

SOUTH DELTA BAPTIST CHURCH

Similarly, people of Ancient Israel in 8th century BCE were going through some dark days as well; being invaded by a powerful force called the Assyrians. However, in their state of gloom, the Prophet Isaiah pointed the nation of Israel to a future hope that would sustain them in the present darkness: “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness,

on them has light shone” (Isaiah 9:2).

Hope is powerful; it sustains and strengthens us in times of darkness.

More than 700 years later, a man named Matthew would refer to Isaiah’s “light” and declare that Jesus is this light to whom Isaiah was looking forward. Another man named John also confessed that “The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world,” as he introduced Jesus to his readers (John 1:9).

Just as we look forward to summer each year (especially in those gray days of winter), may we look to the light of Jesus and find hope for brighter days; especially on those days where hope seems so distant. As we celebrate Canada Day tomorrow, I pray that our nation would find life-giving hope in Jesus Christ.

Hope is powerful. I pray you find it.

SubmiSSionS Wanted

The Delta Optimist is celebrating 100 years as your local newspaper and we’d like you to be a part of that celebration.

If you have any photos of yourself in past issues, delivered the paper growing up, or you just like reading the Optimist in print or on-line – we’d love to hear your stories.

Email us at ppelletier@delta-optimist.com or drop by the office in the old church.

If you have any questions, please call Pierre at 778-875-3594

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DELTA SPORTS

Contact Mark at mbooth@deltaoptimist.com or 604-946-4451

Islanders pay tribute to National Indigenous Peoples Day

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Jace Minni shot a 63 at King’s Links in Ladner and a 66 at Beach Grove to win the Zone 4 Amateur.

Minni wins Zone 4 title thanks to course record MARK BOOTH

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Jace Minni thrived on a couple of hometown courses to capture the Zone 4 Amateur Golf Championship (June 18 and 19) in record fashion.

Fresh off his sophomore season at Gonzaga University, the 2020 South Delta Secondary graduate fired rounds of 63 at King’s Links in Ladner and 66 at the Beach Grove Golf Club in Tsawwassen to win the title for the second time in his decorated amateur career by five shots with a record 14-under total.

Minni’s sizzling round at King’s Links broke the course record by two shots. He was 6-under on the front nine and eagled the par-5 11th hole before two more birdies on 13 and 14. The lone blemish on his scorecard was a bogey on 17 to finish the par-72 course at 9-under.

“I actually didn’t have a good warm-up,” chuckled Minni in an interview with the Optimist. “But I was giving myself a lot of birdie looks of 10 to 15 feet and I was rolling the ball well. Obviously, you are not thinking about a course record. I was just trying to win a golf tournament.”

Minni took a five-stroke lead into Sunday’s final round that him in familiar territory in more ways than one.

Not only has he spent years growing up at Beach Grove as a club junior, he was in a final pairing with good friend and one-time SDSS classmate John Morrow, who has taken his golf career to UVic. Each shot 66 to finish one-two on the podium.

“It was tons of fun playing with John. We have always joked that we are going to be in a final group (of a tournament one day),” Minni added. “It’s one of the best people I could be playing with, someone I want to see do well but someone I also want to do better than.”

Both will be members of the Zone 4 team at the upcoming B.C. Amateur at Christina Lake.

PHOTO BY MARK BOOTH

Delta Junior “A” Islanders paid tribute to National Indigenous Peoples Day and the roots of lacrosse by wearing special Tsawwassen First Nation jerseys, designed by TFN artist Karl Morgan, for their game against New West on June 22. Visit delta-optimist.com for more photos and details.

U16FalconscrownedB.C.champs Delta Falcons are Field Hockey B.C.’s U16 Tier 2 Provincial Club champions after a triumphant run at UBC June 18 and 19.

The Falcons reached the top of the podium thanks to a 2-1 win over the Vancouver Hawks in Sunday’s gold medal game. Maddy Plante notched Delta’s first goal on a penalty corner and Maggie Gower scored what proved to be the game winner.

The team’s run to the final included a trio of round-robin victories on Saturday.

Coached by Aimee Calder and Andy Gower, the Falcons’ roster also features Nina Dannhauser, Ashley

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Delta Falcons capped their season in grand style as provincial U16 champions.

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A32 The Delta Optimist June 30, 2022

Sports Losse Memorial tourney starts today at Winskill MARK BOOTH

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One of the biggest weekends of the year on the local minor baseball calendar returns with the 2022 Kyle Losse Memorial Tournament, starting today (June 30) at Winskill Park.

Hosted by the Tsawwassen Amateur Baseball Association, the Delta Blue Jays and the Losse family, the event features an outstanding field of teams competing in the 15U and 13U Divisions.

The tournament was launched in 2018 in memory of the talented Tsawwassen teen who tragically passed from complications of a massive stroke in January of that year. He was just 14. His family remains heavily involved in Tsawwassen Baseball with his mom Niki serving as president and dad Brian being a longtime coach with the association.

The 15U (Bantam) Division will feature many of the top teams in the province and beyond.

The host Blue Jays open play today with roundrobin games against the Tri-City Thunder (10:30 a.m.) and the Calgary Bucks (1 p.m.). They will also take on Nanaimo Pirates (3:30 p.m.) and Victoria Eagles (6 p.m.) on Friday.

The top two teams from each of the three pool groups advance to the single knockout playoff round that starts on Saturday (5 p.m.). The final goes at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday.

The 13U (Pee Wee) Division will feature eight teams including a pair of Tsawwassen entries.

18U AA Ladner Red Sox rolled to a 13-1-1 record to secure the spring league pennant.

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18U Ladner Red Sox clinch pennant Ladner 18U AA Red Sox capped off a near-perfect spring season by clinching the league championship with a 2-0 win over cross-town rival North Delta Rays Gold last weekend.

Heading into the bottom of the fourth inning and the game still scoreless, Ladner was able to generate some offence thanks to a line drive single to right field from Arjun

Delta Lacrosse is hosting the 2022 BCLA Pee Wee A1/A2/B/C Provincial Championships

Chahal, followed by Max KiddsBrodie hitting into a fielder’s choice.

That set the stage for Michael Norcott to drill a first pitch fastball over the left field fence at Cromie Park.

Norcott helped his own cause as he was superb on the mound, tossing a complete game one-hit shutout. He struck out 11 and walked just two.

Ladner finished the spring season with a 13-1-1 record.

Coached by Todd Allan, Steve Chong, Doug Shorman and Brian Yamasaki, the Red Sox roster also features: Tyler Allan, Quincy Chong, Cameron Ferguson, Ryley Ferguson, Liam Froude, Jake Jones, Nate Kirkbride, Ben Lakeland, Nathan Reme, Mason Roberts, Daniel Shorman and Declan Speiran.

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

100 YEARS NEW BUILD HOME IN GREAT LOCATION NEW LISTING

June 30, 2022 The Delta Optimist A35

BRAND NEW LUXURY HOME

• 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

$1,999,900

$2,199,000

BEACHFRONT LIVING AWAITS!

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!

5094B BENTLEY DRIVE, LADNER

NEW LISTING

• 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • 2,091 sq ft home on 7,170 sq ft Oceanfront lot • Incredible outdoor living spaces, perfect for entertaining or relaxing • Expansive driveway and double carport for many vehicles • Sunsets, boating, kayaking, and paddle boarding all from your own backyard 872 TSAWWASSEN BEACH ROAD, TSAWWASSEN

$2,238,000

$2,588,800

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

STUNNING NEWER BUILD FAMILY HOME

• 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms • 6,061 sqft of living space on a 10,720 sqft lot • Custom german doors & windows, Miele appliances, wok kitchen • 800 sqft rooftop deck • Legal 1 bedroom suite • Home gym, sauna, movie theatre & much more!

• 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

353 55 STREET, TSAWWASSEN

5483 15B AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

$3,988,800

$3,394,488

A HILLTOP HOME IN ONE OF THE MOST UPSCALE NEIGHBOURHOODS

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

• 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

$8,880,000

$3,999,000

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• 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!

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• 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms

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A36 The Delta Optimist June 30, 2022

100 YEARS

ROBIN REIMER 604-868-2844

ROBINREIMER.COM ROBINREIMER@TELUS.NET

#1

SOUTH DELTA

36 YRS MLS MEDALLION CLUB

PRICE REDUCED

$979,000

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY 2-4PM

1142 FAIRWAY VIEWS WYND

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

$2,299,000

PRICE REDUCED

OPEN HOUSE 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. 4500 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

*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

$1,999,000

JUST LISTED

June 30, 2022 The Delta Optimist A37

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 2-4PM

947 51ST STREET

Tsawwssen's Street of Dreams. Spacious executive 4 bedroom & den home situated on huge 10,118 sq ft southwest facing gorgeous private lot on very popular street. Large family room, nice kitchen with newer Stainless steel appliances. Spacious living room w/separate dining room plus 1 bedroom and den/office downstairs. Three bedrooms up, large master bedroom with walk-in closet & full ensuite w/Jacuzzi tub. Radiant hot water heat. Home built w/4x6 construction, thermal windows, newer drainage, great workshop/shed.

5823 16TH AVENUE

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

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844 $2,200,000

PRICE REDUCED

$2,838,888

JUST LISTED

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$2,699,000

EXCLUSIVE LISTING

$2,600,000

FABULOUS WESTERN BLUFF VIEW LOT!!!

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

5435 2ND AVENUE New home with fabulous view in Upper Tsawwassen. Great floor plan, sunny western exposure, close to parks and schools. Still time to customize. Call for plans and information.

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844 PRICED REDUCED

$1,249,000

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

ROBIN 604-868-2844

LD O S T JUS 1146 53A STREET, TSAW JUST LISTED

$1,549,000

D L O S JUST 259 54A STREET, TSAW ABSOLUTELY THE BEST BUY

Fabulous new home in one of Tsawwassen's finest locations.

Excellent open floor plan with 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, huge games room and totally separate 1 bedroom inlaw suite. Home is approx. 3500 sq.ft. on a fabulous western exposed yard on a quiet street. Close to parks and schools.

Nothing like this in Tsawwassen.

Call now for more info. Robin 604-868-2844

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

4575 EDMONDS DR, LADNER UNDER CONSTRUCTION

$2,200,000

LD O S T JUS 222 66TH STREET, TSAW

*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

A38 The Delta Optimist June 30, 2022

604.312.7621

Sold@TrishaMurphy.ca

TOP 1% OF 2021 GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS®

NEW PRICE: NEW LISTING: NEW LISTING: 878 Pacific Drive $2,795,000 560 Seashell Drive $1,999,000 199 66A Street Executive home with ocean sunset Ocean view home backing on to Centenviews in the village . 4700 sq nial Parkway - the most desirable beach ft of beautiful living space on a landscaped 10,000 + sq ft garden lot. park in the Lower Mainland.

NEW LISTING: $1,999,000 93 50B Street

Picture perfect family home with double car garage in the heart of Boundary Bay just steps from the beach and Centennial Parkway.

$1,675,000

Over 10,000 sq ft private lot with Rancher. Close to schools and town centre.

NEW PRICE: NEW LISTING: NEW PRICE: NEW PRICE: 527-4688 Hawk Lane $1,049,900 5157 Kilkenny Drive $1,799,000 1646 Golf Club Drive $1,750,000 1575 Spyglass Cres $1,799,000 Gorgeous 1660 Sq. ft. 4 bed, 4 bath home with Ocean and North Shore Mtn. views! Just a short 5 min. walk to the Boardwalk, Tsawwassen Mills Shopping Center, Big Splash Waterpark & multiple playgrounds. 4 car parking!! NO FOREIGN BUYERS TAX, SPECULATION TAX OR GST!

Completely renovated entertainment home in Pebble Hill with swimming pool.

NEW PRICE: NEW LISTING: 4695 Kensington Pl $1,549,000 8-4638 Orca Way

Gorgeous custom built by owner/builder.

This family home offers a fully renovated functional plan with 4 bdrms up and a possible 5th bdrm on the main with a full bath.

Spacious family home located in the popular Imperial Village. This beautiful 2763 sqft, 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom home is move-in ready anytime.

NEW PRICE: NEW PRICE: $1,495,000 1555 Enderby Avenue $1,485,000 4533 River Road

Over 2000 sq ft duplex located in 5 bdrm family home renovated with Beach Grove renovated 3 bedprime location - ocean view and gorgeous new baths and sunny west facroom family home - come live in protected nature reserve with custom ing back garden in a quiet cul-de-sac. the Grove! additions - original show home.

$1,475,000

Amazing revenue property. Call for details

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

June 30, 2022 The Delta Optimist A39

(604) 809 2855 yinglling gtom@gmail.com

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153 Woodland Drive

Wake up to stunning views from this massive 5,500 sq % home in the Terrace. 4/5 bedrooms, huge rec room, office, den, gym, woodworking shop, massive garage, park like backyard with views from the hot tub make this home very special. Panoramic ocean views from the north shore mountains all the way to Mt Baker. Call for your private showing today.

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47 Georgia Wynd

$1,748,000

Loca�on loca�on loca�on!! Rarely available 5 bedroom and den, 3 bathroom home located in sought a%er Tsawwassen Heights. This large 3,000 sq % home sits proudly on an almost 10,000 sq % south-facing lot. Watch the eagles soar from your master bedroom overlooking your parklike backyard. Tsawwassen Heights is a small “community within a community” where residents have exclusive access to a private staircase that leads you to one of the nicest beaches in Tsawwassen. English Bluff and Pebble Hill Schools are close by, one block to transit, huge covered deck excellent for entertaining, and vaulted ceilings that let the natural light cascade in. Homes like this do not come available o%en. Book your private showing today.

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

FULL ASK 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

A BEAUTIFUL PRIVATE GARDEN + HOUSE!

973 50th Street • $1,580,000

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 + Family Rms, Kitchen with Granite Counters, Pristine H/W Floors throughout, Double Windows, 2 Car Garage, with So Much More! Come See Us!

Page Direct 604 943 3142 Colleen Unlic. Assistant

JOHN & COLLEEN HARDIE 604-943-3142

100 YEARS

A40 The Delta Optimist June 30, 2022

PAUL KHARA REAL ESTATE GROUP

Paul Khara

Calvin Khara

www.paulkhara.com

paulkhara@gmail.com

604.816.4568 Sutton Group - Seafair Realty

ckhara94@gmail.com

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5130 WESTMINSTER AVENUE

• 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

4675 HAWK LANE

• 3 BEDROOMS PLUS DEN • OPEN FLOOR PLAN WITH 12 FT CEILINGS IN LIVING RM. • ENTERTAINERS KITCHEN WITH QUARTZ COUNTERS • NEW CARPETS AND INTERIOR PAINT • PRICED BELOW ASSESSMENT!

5108 LINDEN DRIVE

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

604-943-3110

10519 Dennis Cres, Richmond

• 4/5 BEDROOM + DEN & FAMILY ROOM- MAIN HOUSE • SEPRATE 1 BEDROOM COACH HOME WITH LAUNDRY • QUAILTY BUILDER WITH 2-5-10 NEW HOME WARRANTY • CONVENIENT CENTRAL LADNER VILLAGE LOCATION • PRICED TO SELL AT $1,988,800 • CALL PAUL FOR INFORMATION PACKAGE

6095 48A AVENUE

• 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

ALLEN SCHWABE

4903A 53 STREET NEW COACH HOMES

5382 CRESCENT DRIVE

• 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 SEP SETS OF HEATING & A.C. SYSTEMS • 6000 SQ.FT. CUSTOM DESIGNED IN CENTRAL WEST LADNER

• 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

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NEW LISTING

103-1153 54A Street, Delta • $619,000 “Heron Place” Huge 1351 sq.ft. 2 bedroom and Den (could be third bedroom), 2 Bathroom and private 300 square foot garden patio. Central location in the heart of Tsawwassen, very short walk to shopping, transit, recreation, medical etc. No neighbours on either side, very private.

Extra bonus side by side parking stalls and well sized storage locker.

1666 Beach Grove Road, Delta

1752 Beach Grove Road, Delta

5466 8A Avenue, Delta

100 YEARS

June 30, 2022 The Delta Optimist A41

Kat JOHNSON

seaffair reallty

5000 Bridge Street, Ladner

778.773.9563 kjohnson@sutton.com

604.943.3110

NEW LISTING!

4533 W River Road Ladner • $1,750,000

4345 W River Road Ladner • $499,000

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.

Unobstructed views of the water and mountains in an efficient concrete float home with natural gas radiant floor heat. This 1 bed and den float home is well constructed with 2x6 framing, vinyl windows, metal roof and hardy plank siding. The home features a natural gas fireplace and gas range for the cook. Vaulted ceiling with great room style.

Decks both upstairs and down both facing toward the river and mountains and both are covered for year round enjoyment. Updates include glass shower surround, quartz kitchen counter tops, vinyl flooring, stainless appliances, 5 burner gas range as well as custom blinds, screens and a ceiling fan in the living room. Home has a concrete float system. Bring your kayak and float into the sunsets. Extra storage available.

23240 Dyke Road Richmond • $1,598,000

NEW PRICE!

#5 - 23080 Dyke Road Richmond $245,000

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.

THOR MATSON

TAMMY MATSON Personal Real Estate Corporation

Licensed Realtor

thor@matsonrealestate.ca www.matsonrealestate.ca

778-994-8314 NEW LISTING!!!

• 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom • Cute as a button • 721 sq.ft. float home in East Richmond • Priced to sell

NEW PRICE!!!

sold@tammymatson.com www.tammymatson.com

778-938-5599 GOLF COURSE VIEW!!!

NEW LISTING!!!

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4PM

301 1172 55 Street Tsawwassen • $655,000

UPDATED 2 bed 2 bath 1392 sq ft PENTHOUSE condo at Heathwood. Spacious dining & living room with gas f/p & French door to covered deck. Includes underground parking & locker.

Quiet location & short walk to everything! No rentals - 1 pet ok.

SOLD!!!

179 53 Street, Tsaw

6242 Brodie Place Ladner • $1,849,000

UPDATED 4 bed 3077 sq ft executive home on SUNNY 6695 sq ft WEST lot on QUIET court. Bright & spacious home with great floor plan featuring generous room sizes & space for home office and gym. Beautifully reno’d - just move in & enjoy! Walk to school & parks.

SOLD!!!

Listed byLuxmore Realty

66-4656 Orca Way, Tsaw

SOLD!!!

103-5500 13A Avenue, Tsaw

1426 View Crescent Tsawwassen • $1,199,000

VILLAGE GREEN WYND - spacious detached home with VIEWS of Beach Grove GC! Main floor living with kitchen overlooking private WEST patio. Dining & living areas with sliders to expansive deck have views! Bedrooms down separated by large family room with view. Loads of storage & double garage. Walk to everything!

SOLD!!!

204-1706 56 Street, Tsaw

5311 10A Avenue Tsawwassen • $1,588,000

UPDATED 4 bed 3 bath home on private & SUNNY 8439 sq ft lot in desirable central location.

Chef’s kitchen with entertainers’ island opens to dining area with French doors to spacious deck for outdoor living space! Great floor plan with loads of storage & space for home office & gym.

Walk to schools, transit, town center!

SOLD!!!

Listed by RE/MAX

307-4758 53 Street, Ladner

SOLD!!!

5082 1 Avenue, Tsawwassen

THINKING OF A MOVE??? CALL US!!! SERVICE THAT WILL MOVE YOU!!!

Sutton Group - Seafair Realty - 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen, BC

100 YEARS

A42 The Delta Optimist June 30, 2022 Vicky Hamilton

778-863-6805 mandip@sutton.com mandipgill.com

Personal Real Estate Corporation

cell 778-839-8947 "!ce 604-946-1255

Sutton Group - Sutton Seafair Realty

vicky@homeswithvicky.com www.homeswithvicky.com

100 - 5000 Bridge Street Delta, BC, V4K 2K4

$939,900

NEW PRICE

NEW PRICE

$1,199,000 JUST SOLD

$569,000

4752 Anderson Place | 12,896 SQUARE FOOT LOT in QUIET CUL-DE-SAC location!! Desirable lot with South East facing farmland and Mt. Baker views. Bring your renovation ideas to this 1,676 square foot split level home or take advantage of this large property and build your dream home!

This home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms as well as a living room with gas fireplace, dining room, kitchen, family room and laundry. Loads of storage with the single car garage and additional large detached shed complete with power. Enjoy the covered deck while taking in the relaxing farmland and mountain views!! Call now to book private viewing.

304-4745 54A Street | Adlington Court Welcome to this TOP floor 2 Bed/1 Bath PENTHOUSE END UNIT tucked away from the main road! This BRIGHT & SPACIOUS floor plan offers a functional layout with the added bonus of VAULTED ceilings in living room. Includes large kitchen with ample cabinet space, newer counters and backsplash, in-suite laundry, & dedicated dining space. Generous west facing primary bedroom has enough space for a King Sized Bed & the 2nd bed is ideal as bedroom, office or guest room! The exceptionally private SOUTH FACING 180+ SQ FT DECK overlooks treetops with plenty of room for a GAS BBQ, and patio furniture making it easy to entertain and enjoy summer evenings. Storage locker & 1 covered parking stall included. Gas & hot water included in monthly fee.

Excellent central location!!

JUST SOLD

JUST SOLD

301-4745 54A Street

4716 Ashbury Place

JUST SOLD

JUST SOLD

#308-4803 48 Avenue

WATERFRONT LIVING ON THE TOP FLOOR! Welcome home to Seafarer Marina Estates! This spectacular 2 bedroom 2 bath home boasts over 1200 square feet of living space and has been tastefully updated featuring a spacious layout, invi�ng primary bedroom, your own "0& boat slip and a massive 224 square foot deck with an unobstructed view overlooking the river and marina! Enjoy a relaxing evening on the pa�o watching the sunset over the scenic river, go for a walk along the marina, or walk into historic Ladner Village for great restaurants, local shops and more. This is a well maintained complex with newer windows and roof, elevator access, workshop, recrea�on centre and secure parking. Homes like this with unobstructed views are rarely available in Ladner so come have a look today!

SOLD IN 2 DAYS

Barry Chreptyk #428-15918 26 Avenue #2-5501 Ladner Trunk Rd

JUST SOLD

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4690 53rd Street

SOLD

18050 70A Avenue

JUST SOLD

Listed by RE/MAX Treeland

Listed by RE/MAX Progroup Realty

19735 51 Avenue

5401 Paton Drive

JUST SOLD

Listed by Bode Platform Inc.

Listed by Re/Max City Realty

250 Parkside Street

#103-4745 54A Street

4845 Linden Drive

SOLD

141-12233 92 Avenue

Central Ladner

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

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Seafair Realtty

SERVING ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS SINCE 1984

“BURNABY”

JUST SOLD

Listed by Centric Realty Ltd.

SOLD

604.946.1255

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4612 60B Street MEDALLION CLUB MEMBER 2018, 2019 & 2020

“DEER LAKE PARK”

Vancouver special with a 2 bedroom suite . Approx. 2600 square feet. Close to all amenities, Skytrain & Deer Lake Park ! Great future building lot . The home does require extensive renovations and priced at lot value.

MLS R2701596

JUST LISTED @ $1,599,000

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

Seafair Realty

100 YEARS

June 30, 2022 The Delta Optimist A43

KELLY KE ELLY ALBUS Working to bring you home.

778 386 1423 kelly@sutton.com realestatewithkelly.com

Sutton Seafair Realty

Andrea Coulter 778-867-8332

Sutton Group Seafair Realty

Andrea@AndreaAndWanda.com

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11370 89 Ave, N. Delta $1,188,000

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104-4768 53 STREET Tsawwassen $629,900

Welcome to Sunningdale! Make this beautifully appointed 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, corner unit your home! Offering 1099 square feet of an efficient and thoughtful layout with a large living room including a cozy fireplace, an adjoining dining room and spacious kitchen complete with white cabinetry and marble tile backsplash. The impressively large master bedroom boasts extra windows and nicely renovated ensuite. A rental and pet friendly building that’s closely located to grocery stores, markets, markets, restaurants, coffee shops, parks and recreation, schools, public transportation and more! Gas and hot water, included in maintenance fee. 1 parking and 1 storage locker, guest suite, fitness centre and lots of visitor parking.

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Excellent location! This completely renovated (2016 and still looks fresh) 2 bedroom & 1.5 bathroom corner suite on a quiet, tree lined street is the perfect place to call home! This bright, spacious home features a fantastic layout and has everything you need close by.

A proactive strata keeps this building well maintained. Rentals restricted.

604.250.6981

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SOLD 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, west-facing, 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.

ING LIST

314-15275 19 AVENUE Surrey $588,000

Welcome to Village Terrace! A bright, south facing, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, top floor, corner unit offers plenty of light and views over Bakerview Park. This unit is complete with spacious bedrooms and a den, tasteful updates throughout, a kitchen and dining area that overlooks the sunken living room and the inviting, stone-clad gas fireplace. Gas and hot water are included in the maintenance fee. One parking and one storage locker. Quiet cul-de-sac location that is close to Semiahmoo Mall, restaurants, pubs, shopping, recreation, transit and more. Quick possession is available.

Wanda@AndreaAndWanda.com

301-1251 West 71st Avenue • $599,000

Contact me for all your real estate needs!

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CALL BEV FOR YOUR FREE HOME EVALUATION New Reduced Price!

4688 Hawk Ln,

New Listing!

$899,000 1428 56th St.

$629,000

For Sale!

7376 142 STREET Surrey $1,599,000

Welcome home! This meticulously maintained 5 bedroom home has room for the whole family with 2439sqft of living space on a 8342sqft property. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac and backing onto a private and stunning greenbelt, this home has loads to offer including beautiful gardens, updated windows, furnace, garage door, roof (1 year old), fresh paint, a newer deck, spacious rooms and plenty of storage. Central location close to shops, markets, schools, transportation and recreation.

968 52A St.

$1,630,000

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Top 10% in SALES of ALL GREATER VANCOUVER for 37 YEARS #1 at ROYAL LEPAGE REGENCY Rlty for 10 YEARS 51 YEARS OF COMBINED EXPERIENCE SELLING SOUTH DELTA!

Johanna 604-719-7345 Medallion Club 29 Years

JUST LISTED!

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

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info@geffketeam.com • www.geffketeam.com

Realtor® Speaks Mandarin & Cantonese

2 BDRM PENTHOUSE!

$719,000

IN POPULAR LEXINGTON! 1,353 SQ.FT. PENTHOUSE!

#302-1150 54 A STREET, TSAWWASSEN

NICELY RENOVATED! EXTRA HIGH VAULTED CEILING! 2 FULL BATHS, GREAT OPEN LAYOUT, EXTRA SPACIOUS BDRMS! NEW BATHS & MORE! SHORT WALK TO ALL AMENITIES! JUST LISTED! REDUCED TO $1,689,000 A MUST SEE!

FULLY RENOVATED WITH HIGH QUALITY!

5354 WESTMINSTER AVENUE, LADNER

3 BDRMS, 3 BATHS! 1,849 SQ.FT. ON 6,609 SQ.FT. PRIVATE LOT, BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED, SUNNY BACK GARDENS! CLOSE TO EVERYTHING LADNER OFFERS! MLS# R2682686 EXCELLENT VALUE! JUST LISTED! REDUCED TO $799,000 JUST LISTED! THE OLIVA! $699,000

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#9 - 14959 58TH AVENUE, SURREY

#402 - 1315 56th ST, TSAW

DESIRABLE LOCATION IN SKYLANDS COMPLEX – MOVE-IN READY! OPEN, BRIGHT PLAN, SHOWS BEAUTIFULLY! 2-CAR GARAGE, WEST FACING, PRIVATE, LARGE PATIO! WALK TO ALL AMENITIES & TRANSIT!

SOLD FOR FULL PRICE! 18 SUITES SOLD BY GEFFKE TEAM IN THE OLIVA BUILDING!!!

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

REGENCY REALTY

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

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the heart of our business is people.

TSAWWASSEN 1494 ENDERBY AVENUE

ladner 5133 spanton place

SOUTH SURREY 17245 3A AVENUE

3 Bed | 2 Bath | 1655 ft2

3 Bed + Den, Office & Flex Space | 3 Bath | 2600 ft2

Welcome to the seaside neighborhood with the best vibes in all of Tsawwassen and what has quickly become one of the most popular communities to live and raise a family. Super solid & well kept BEACH GROVE rancher includes a functional floorpan, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1655 sq ft of living space. The home features traditional living & dining rooms, 2 gas fireplaces with a bonus 24 X 11 detached workshop and a private east facing backyard. Immersed in nature this property is exceptionally located within walking distance to Beach Grove Elementary, the beach, parks, dog parks, cafes and walking trails in virtually every direction. Live in the home as is, update, renovate, hold as an investment/rental property or build your Beach Grove dream home…the opportunities here are endless!

Quality built & meticulously maintained executive style family home perfectly situated on a corner lot location. The home contains 3 bed + den, office, flex space, 3 bath and an open concept main living area that includes a gourmet kitchen with S/S Viking appliances, S/S Bosch dishwasher, granite counter tops along shaker style cabinetry. Features throughout the home include 9ft ceilings, infloor radiant heat, gas fireplace, engineered hardwood flooring, updated lighting and a 2 car garage with loads of sensible storage options. Private & well manicured front & back yards feature in ground irrigation system, landscape lighting & lush, mature plants/ foliage. Exceptionally well located close to Elementary/High Schools, walking trails, recreation and beloved Ladner Village.

5 Bed | 4 Bath | 3523 ft2 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.

$1,375,000

$1,879,000

$1,924,900

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NORTH DELTA 1010-11967 80 AVE 2

TSAWWASSEN 6751 MEREDITH PL

LADNER C303-4831 53 ST

$2,499,000

$599,999

1 Bed | 1 Bath | 479 ft

$440,000

brad: 604-779-6764

4 Bed + Den | 3 Bath | 3915

frank: 604-862-5731

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TSAWWASSEN TSAWWASSEN 4997 kadota drive 413 5011 SPRINGS BLVD

2 Bed | 2 Bath | 1240 ft2

4 Bed + Den | 3 Bath | 2202

$1,599,000

becirrealestate.com

2 Bed + Den | 3 Bath | 1658

$1,450,000

Regency Realty Ltd.

Independently Owned & Operated

1333 56 Street, Delta

Connecting agents to the community Reach more home buyers and sellers in your market

604-439-2623 | rewads@glaciermedia.ca

100 YEARS

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OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS IF YOU KNOW THE SECRET! Take advantage of the current real estate market

TheDeltaGroup.ca

Tim & Sharon “We Can Relate” NEW

Tim Rohwer

604-762-2041

Commercial Residential Specialist info@thedeltagroup.ca

• Spacious 1800sf 4 Bedroom 2 Bath family home

• Custom designed WOW kitchen-granite counters, eating bar, SS appliances, Eurorite custom cabinets • Outdoor entertainers paradise-3 tiered deck, large patio, children’s play structure in 7000 sf garden lot • Centrally located to schools & Shopping in Historical Ladner

604-760-7163

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JUST MOVE IN!!

• Completely renovated 2103sf 2-3 bedroom luxuryTownhouse • Gourmet kitchen with quartz counters, large island & top of line appliances • Living/dining area features custom electric mood fireplace • Huge master bedroom with ensuite, electric fireplace, sunny private patio • Private gardens with BONUS gate to Lion’s park & historical Ladner

$1,309,900 4869 Central Avenue

4436 46B Street

Sharon Rohwer

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• Spacious like new 1669sf 4 bdrm 3 bath townhouse • Open concept modern kitchen, custom marble fireplace in living dining area, powder room on main floor • 2 south facing balconies, side by side double garage plus 2 additional parking • Well run complex across street from Memorial Park, library & school, steps only to Historical Ladner

$1,099,900 #4-5053 47 Avenue

$949,000

ABBOTSFORD

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

Want to Sell?

Ask about our `Top Dollar’ Marketing Plan!

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BRIGHTON AT WESTERLEIGH!

JULY 10 & 24

• Sunny & Bright 2 bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse

2 car garage • Private back yard plus 8500 sf resort facilities • Location is only minutes away from shopping & schools • Great investment as pets & rentals allowed

#95 30989 Westridge Place $699,900

Ladner-Call for Price

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The Ladner Village Market is a first class, village market that brings together “make it, bake it, grow it” vendors, community organizations and 48th Avenue merchants to create a community enhancing event in Ladner Village.

MAKE IT A SUMMER EVENT TO CHECK OUT!

Tsawwassen-Call for Price

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#1 4292 Wolf Way

Gus says: If the Door doesn’t open, it’s not the right Door!

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REAL ESTATE QUESTIONS? JUST GIVE US A CALL!

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604-439-2623 | rewads@glaciermedia.ca

100 YEARS

JIM BURNETT

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

BUS: 604-946-1688 | jimburnettrealtor@gmail.com

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LANCE HUGHES 604.943.8080

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www.lancehughes.com Re/Max Progroup Realty

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

NEW LISTING NEW HOME!!!

Quality abounds with all the conveniences and features you would expect in this fabulous family home built by one of Delta’s leading Builders, Lentel Construction Ltd. This new spectacular executive 3548 sq.ft. 5 bedroom & den home has two master bedrooms one on the main & one up. Located in desirable west Ladner on a sunny, south, private, fully fenced large lot backing onto a park and school. 2-5-10 Year Warranty.

Don’t miss the opportunity to purchase this fine home.

Call now to privately view this property.

JIM BURNETT 604-946-1688

DELTA RISE...

Fabulous location with panoramic views. Open concept floor plan featuring designed kitchen with stainless steel Kitchen-Aid appliances, quartz counters, LED under counter lighting and full height cabinetry. Living room and dining room complete the living area which opens up to the spacious balcony. Relax and enjoy the view. Also includes a roomy bedroom and 4 piece bath. Over 1/2 acre of amenity space featuring community gardens, playground, BBQ area, firepit plus fitness center, business work space & library. Steps to shopping, transit and restaurants.

Questions?? Call

JIM BURNETT 604-946-1688

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

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

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.

Brian Elsey PREC Personal Real Estate Corporation

778.688.5972

info@colleenalmrud.com www.colleenalmrud.com

TOP 10% OF GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS®

604-551-9396

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$1,499,000

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.

Harry Ratchford 604-315-2633

4576 61 Street, Ladner

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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!

CALL FOR A FREE MARKET EVALUATION

5440 16 Ave, Tsawwassen MLS# R2679020 • $1,399,000

$1,195,000 Showings by appointment.

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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.

www.brianelsey.ca www.harryratchford.ca

based on realtors sales for 2015-2020

68-3031 Williams Rd, Richmond MLS# R2696168 • $999,000

$3,998,000

$2,699,000

Professional Service with Proven Results

SOLD

LIFETIME MEMBER

127-5421 10 Avenue

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OPEN SUNDAY 2-4PM VIEWS! Rarely available West backing unit at Edgewater Park in Seafair. Beautifully renovated 4 bedroom up and 1.5 bathrooms. Chef’s kitchen with granite counters + backsplash, stainless steel appliances and double ovens. Walk out onto your newly installed composite deck to take in the views, garden or relax. Complex has outdoor swimming pool.

Mid Century modern rancher nestled on a massive 10,660 sqft south facing lot. Home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms all on one level. Original hardwood floors, post and beam cedar ceilings, gas fireplace and large windows throughout.

This little gem has a chic + stylish vibe.

www.sellingsouthdelta.com

RE/MAX Progroup Realty • 5360 12th Avenue, Delta, BC

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.

$689,000 Showings by appointment.

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

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

Personal Real Estate Corpora�on

President’s Club - 2020 Top 1% - REBGV

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

#204-1175 Ferguson Road, Tsaw $489,000

4673 46 Avenue, Ladner $1,425,000

2,000+ sq. $. home | 4 Bed/2 Bath l 6,598 sq. $. lot Perfect family home with large deck, private back yard and suite poten�al! Amazing Loca�on with close proximity to town, schools and parks.

2,189 sq.$ home | 3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | 217,800 sq. $ lot Sprawling rancher with extensive quality updates set on 5 acres. Includes 3 outbuildings, plenty of parking and storage

2,899 sq. $ home | 4 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | 6,813 sq. $ lot Spacious and effec�ve floorplan. Prime loca�on, under-ground services and lightly travelled street.

Excellent walkability to Central Tsawwassen.

#65-10200 4th Ave, Richmond $649,000

5990 Kirkwood Road, Tsaw $1,350,000

#203-1175 55 Street, Tsaw $899,000

1212 Pacific Drive, Tsaw $2,199,000

990 sq. $. home | 2 bedrooms | 1 bathroom Bright corner apartment in Century House. Central Tsawwassen, 2 underground parking spots & locker.

Low upkeep-Big value!

1,077 sq. $ home | 2 bedrooms | 1 bathroom | Manoah Village complex Me�culously maintained func�onal unit with oversized pa�o & tasteful upgrades. Family orientated & pet friendly complex.

NEW PRICE

1,171sq$ home | 3 bedrooms | 1 bathroom | 6,954 sq$. Lot Iconic Beach Grove property, corner lot just 50 meters from the beach. Fix up, rent out or build your dream home.

3480 River Road, Ladner $4,399,000

1,424 sq$ home | 2 bedrooms | Den | 2 Bathrooms Great layout with tasteful updates in Onyx Court.

Fully rainscreened and rentable unit steps from central Tsawwassen.

1408 55 Street, Tsaw $1,490,000

4,249 sq. $ home | 4 bedrooms | 4 bathrooms | 7,234 sq. $ lot Situated in quiet cul-de-sac in Stahaken this home boasts expecta�onal cra$smanship and luxury updates through-out.

SOLD #111-5955 Iona Dr, Vancouver 340 Rosehill Wynd, Tsaw $1,649,900 $829,900

719 sq.$ home | 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom | The Folio complex Located on UBC Campus. Ground floor with private pa�o. Secure parking, storage, pet friendly and rentals allowed.

SOLD A5161 45 Avenue Ladner

4,750 sq.$ home | 4 bedrooms 4 bathrooms | 6,566 sq.$ lot Large home with spectacular ocean & mountain views, I/G pool and suite poten�al!

SOLD

SOLD

#315-4977 Springs Blvd, Tsaw 297 55th Street, Tsaw $3,499,000 $849,000

1022 sq$ | 2 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms 2 parking Tsawwassen Springs, newest building, bright southern exposure with open plan, 10’ ceilings, hardwood floors, covered deck, and air condi�oning.

SOLD

#1-4292 Wolf Way B502 4831 53 Street A108-4811 53 Street Ladner Ladner Tsaw

3,290 sq. $ home | 4 bedrooms 5 bathrooms | 10,785 sq. $ lot Completely restored home with home theatre, I/G swimming pool and your own pu"ng green. Panoramic views.

SOLD 5668 Dove Place Ladner

SOLD #402-1315 56 Street Tsaw

5209 Walnut Place, Ladner $1,249,000

1814 sq. $. Home | 3 bedrooms 3 bathrooms | 6732 sq. $. Lot Young Family wanted! Ideal loca�on in a quiet, safe & friendly cul-de-sac with a short walk to Hawthorne Elementary. Updated Roof, windows, gu#ers & HW tank.

SOLD 4729 60B Street Ladner

SOLD #304-4745 54A Street Ladner

100 YEARS

NEW LUXURY HOME

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1437 Duncan Drive

$2,599,000

1437 Duncan Drive is Hemingford’s tastefully crafted home, merging modern and traditional architecture design ideas. A highceiling lobby welcomes you as it opens up for a beautiful indooroutdoor space. An intelligent design flow ensures that nature is combined with comfort and luxury—a home designed for living and entertaining. The depth of quality in materials is evident throughout the home with Miele Appliances, Kohler plumbing fixtures, engineered wood floorings, and custom-made cabinets.

Over 3200 sq ft, this 5 bedrooms/6 bathroom is situated on west facing rear yard lot in desirable Beach Grove, 2 blocks from Elementary School, beach access, golf course, shopping, parks and more. Ready for your family Sept/Oct 2022! $1,999,000

NEW LISTING

$550,000

5024 Erin Way

Beautifully updated Rancher on sunny private 11,399 sq ft lot in upper Tsawwassen. Over 2900 sq ft including a 635 sq ft guest house. 3 bedrooms 3 bathrooms in the main house while the detached guest house offers visitors privacy & luxurious comfort with potentially two bedrooms & full bathroom. Large south facing windows overlook the entertainer’s dream backyard with covered patio & sparkling in-ground pool plus hot tub. Open floor plan with renovation including flooring, stunning tile & gourmet kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances & quartz countertops. The lovely master retreat has an ensuite & a walk in closet. Quiet central location.

$1,088,000

103 14200 Riverport Way

Rarely available, completely renovated and over 1500 SQFT ground floor corner unit with 3 beds, 2 baths + Den at Waterstone Pier! You are literally living right by the water with unobstructed water view! Separate entrance access with 2 patios just like living in a single family house! The Den can be an amazing office or additional guest bedroom. Plenty of storage space with a pantry closet right besides the kitchen. Well maintained building with super clean common area & geothermal heating & cooling. Laminate flooring, stainless steel appliances & granite countertop. Steps away from farmers market, Ironwood plaza & quick access to Vancouver. Comes with 2 side by side parking & one storage locker. Strata fee includes, Heat, Gas, Hot Water, Garbage, Gardening, etc. Pet & kids friendly.

1608 668 Columbia Street

Amazing WATER and CITY views from this 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom unit in the highly desirable Trapp+ Holbrook building in New Westminster’s exciting Downtown Core! One block from skytrain, Pier Park, the River Market, shopping and entertainment. Open floor plan featuring a lots of lights, laminate flooring throughout, modern functional Kitchen, and stainless steel appliances. Amenities include gym, clubhouse and rooftop deck with outdoor BBQ. Pets welcome, rentals allowed.

$1,588,000

NEW PRICE

1043 Walalee Drive

“View from above” This loving cared for & extensively renovated post & beam home is located in the Village in sunny Tsawwassen. 3 Bedroom + den/ 3 bathrooms with views to Mt Baker, Boundary Bay, and the North Shore Mtns. Transformed into a modern oasis with major renovations including, new custom kitchen, gas range, high end appliances, quartz countertops, custom lighting, all bathrooms replaced, roof, windows, furnace/HW tank, all interior & exterior doors, moldings, blinds, extensive outdoors landscaping/lighting including private, sunny expansive back deck area off the main floor kitchen, including hot tub, BBQ, lounge area with fire bowl providing the ultimate entertainment yard. Gorgeous views from master bedroom deck, nothing to do but move in!

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

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Jennifer McIver 778-788-5078

Leanne Lionello 604-209-5294

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1265 49th Street

$1,998,000

COMPLETELY UPDATED EXECUTIVE RANCHER HOME ON A PRIVATE SOUTHWEST EXPOSED YARD WITH A NEWER SALTWATER POOL.

3 BED | 3 BATH | LIVING, DINING & FAMILY ROOM | 2,008 SQ FT | 7,438 SQ FT LOT

New Listing:

Ste. 305-4977 Springs Boulevard

$1,448,000

RESORT LIVING IN LIKE NEW NORTHWEST CORNER SUITE IN TSAWWASSEN SPRINGS - BREATHTAKING OCEAN, MOUNTAIN & GOLF COURSE VIEWS!

3 BED | 2.5 BATHS | 1,622 SQ FT | ENCLOSED 2 CAR GARAGE | 164 SQ FT VIEW DECK

Feature Listing:

28-1100 56th Street

$1,348,000

VERY RARELY AVAILABLE, SPACIOUS ROYAL OAKS TOWNHOME, PERFECTLY DESIGNED WITH MASTER ON MAIN & WALKABLE TO ALL OF CENTRAL TSAWWASSEN!

3 BED + OPEN LOFT OFFICE/MEDIA ROOM | 2.5 BATH | 2,250 SQ FT | 2 CAR GARAGE + 1 O/D PARKING | LOVELY FENCED EAST YARD & WEST PATIO

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$1,398,000

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 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

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4774 104TH STREET

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2975 53RD STREET

John Nielsen

PORT GATEWAY

$5,950,000

Almost square 17.34 acre parcel with 823 ft. of road frontage features an English style country home, 5 stall barn, hay field and generous pasture area which has been an established equestrian facility for decades. The property offers an ideal central location just 5 minutes to Tsawwassen or Ladner, Tsawwassen Mills Mall, BC Ferries, DeltaPort Way, TFN Industrial Park, transportation and more. This parcel is close to BC Railway in an area of transitional properties with amazing future potential. Call anytime for more information.

MLS R26 6816 681 360º TO OUR

SPRAWLING PENTHOUSE!

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

$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.

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Upgrades include a fully re-done + open white kitchen w/ quartz countertops, soft close wood cabinetry, granite composite sink + S/S Bosch applianc. Enjoy the sliding glas doors & all the natural light that they bring. Upstairs has 3 oversized bedrooms w/ 1 bathroom + an abundance of storage space. Downstairs contains a large & bright kitchen/family room, 2.5 bedrooms + 1 bath perfect for your teenagers, parents, or summer guests. Sit back & relax in your new deck or large fenced in backyard. Nothing else left to do here but pack your belongings+ move on in. Showings by appt only, book today!

& friends on your fenced in patio at this desirable and private ground level 2 bed, 1 bath condo. Perfect for families as both bedrooms are spacious with his & her closets in the master w/ ensuite. Renovations to name a few are laminate flooring, built in water purification, countertops, and appliances. This building welcomes rentals making it a perfect opportunity for investors! Prime location and walking distance to city centre, schools, rec centre, and public transit. Comes with 1 parking spot underground and pet friendly. Open House Saturday June 25 12:00-2:00

Oaklands: A well maintained complex w/ this end-unit backing onto lush green space + situated in the best location in the entire complex(surrounded by landscaped paths + bonus green belt space right beside your unit!) Stunning 3 bed/2 bath 3 level townhouse that is equipped w/ the most desirable features. Tons of extra windows, s/s appliances, an open concept main level featuring an expansive kitchen area, bonus nook + walk out yard perfect for the kids + dogs. Upper level features ample storage (2 bonus closets!) + great size bedrooms.

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

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Tributes for June Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation gratefully acknowledges gifts in memory of: Phil Archambault Frank Barr Ralph Bausenhaus Dennis Gerrard Ronnie Gibson Harvey Gifford Tom & Barb Gigliotti Derek Haldane Jim Harris Albert Stanley Harris Jr. Russ House Fred K. Kennedy Bill Kushnir June Massey Lila Massey Tony Oiom Barbara Perceval James Richardson Joan Robinson Debbie Sammon Terry Sammon Sr. Irlene Seib Rena Simpson Mary Josephine Stephen Steve & Tina Waslander •••••••••••••

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SINCLAIR, Stacy (nee Marsh)

SHORT, Anne Catherine 7th December, 1947 - 8th June, 2022 We are so sad to announce the untimely death of our loving wife and very best friend, mother and Grandmother Anne on 8th June, 2022 following a long and courageous battle to recover from a major stroke suffered in July 2019. She is survived by lan, her husband of 54 years and her beloved sons the “Shorty Boys” Mark (Robin), Rob (Rachel) and Peter (Bree), and their children Cohen, Caleb, Brek, Kaeden, Anthony and Samantha. Anne was sadly predeceased by her parents Hoghton (1993) and Edith Carey (2017) and her brother Richard Carey in March this year in England.

Anne was born in England on 7th December, 1947 in Tunbridge Wells, Kent and raised on her parent’s farm in Burwash, Sussex. She went up to London to study and qualify as an orthoptist where she met lan who she married in 1968. In 1973 they emigrated to Canada with Mark and Rob(ert) and settled in Tsawwassen where Peter was born in 1976. Anne really enjoyed being a mother of her three boys and rarely missed a game of soccer or field hockey when any of the boys were playing. She also loved playing competitive sports herself, and was quite handy with both tennis and squash racquets. Anne was full of energy and had inherited a passion for gardening from her English parents. A lovely garden was an important part of the homes she created for her family. In 1993 Anne and lan moved to beautiful Salt Spring Island where with a local builder she renovated a pretty cottage on Ganges Harbour which they owned for 15 years. Many happy weekends were spent hosting friends and family visiting from the mainland and abroad enjoying the many delightful and unique aspects of the island.

They had moved back to Tsawwassen before selling the Salt Spring property and started to travel to interesting countries. They followed Rob and Peter’s international field hockey careers, and attended Olympic Games in Sydney and Beijing, Pan-Am Games, World Cups and Commonwealth Games, usually adding on a tour on their own after the tournaments were finished. In retirement Anne and lan managed to return to England most years to visit family and for walking holidays. Together they walked 70% of the 641 mile South West Coastal Path encompassing the south west coast of England from Somerset to Dorset. “I will try and finish the walk my darling, and will no doubt find you in spirit again running well ahead of me up those steep hills”. Anne always had unbelievable energy and there was never a time when she was not working on a project or planning the next one. There was a two year renovation of their current Tsawwassen home and somehow she found the time to create a beautiful garden there.

Tragically on 31st July, 2019 Anne suffered a major stroke which left her right hand side limbs weakened and without a voice. This was the final phase in her 74 years of life and it was to be an up and down journey with several setbacks, but she soldiered on and worked so hard with grit and determination to recover physically, bouncing back from every setback with a lovely smile on her face. The effort was worthwhile and she was improving physically, but she never managed to recover her voice and that was so incredibly frustrating for her. She was a rewarding patient, always grateful and happy despite her challenges and her competitive and independent nature resulted in several falls. She so often put herself at risk. On Sunday 5th June, 2022 she fell and I was unfortunately unable to protect her head from striking the ground. After a visit to hospital that night she fell asleep in her own bed and did not wake up again, finally coming home to die in bed with doors open to her beloved garden after yet another two day stay in hospital.

We thank all the members of the vast team involved in Anne’s care and rehabilitation during the past thirty four months including: her GP Dr Noble; various specialist doctors at VGH and SMH; the VGH Emergency Stroke teams; the Laurel Place High Intensity Stroke Rehab team where she lived for two months and the Out-Patient Rehab unit at SMH; the Emergency and Medical Ward teams at Delta Hospital; Dr Agnes Lee and the Thrombosis Clinic nurses at VGH; Anne’s amazing physiotherapists and speech pathologists and the many wonderful care providers from South Delta Home Health. Special thanks to nurse Amee, whose consistent friendly happy smile made everything so nice in Anne’s day.

And finally tremendous gratitude to the 911 team and first responders, the firemen and particularly the paramedics of the BC Ambulance Service who too often came to us, including for Anne’s first and last trips to hospital on this stroke journey.

My Darling Anne we all miss you so much and wish you were still here inspiring us with your smile, energy and enthusiasm for life. In my mind I can still see you digging and heeling in a shrub, or caring for a lovely rose with your pruner in your beautiful garden, where we will gather later this summer to celebrate, in your own words “your simply wonderfully happy life”.

In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to the Delta Stroke Recovery Society, your own local Stroke Recovery Association or The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.

On June 15th, 2022 we lost Stacy Sinclair (nee Marsh) to cancer at the age of 52, only a few short months after her diagnosis. Stacy was a vibrant, no-nonsense, go-getter. She had the BEST laugh and was extremely genuine and generous.

She loved her garden, good food, and laughing with friends and family on a patio somewhere.

Stacy grew up in Ladner, BC, but later moved with her Air Force husband to Moose Jaw SK and Cold Lake, AB, Lemoore CA, and Winnipeg MB before she and her family finally returned home to Ladner in 2012, where she was able to enjoy the company of her extended family once again.

She leaves behind her loving husband Todd and her girls Taryn and Kate (of whom she was a fiercely proud mama bear), her sister Jodie Schwuchow (Dirk, Larissa and Erika), her parents Sharon Marsh and Don Marsh, her sister-in-law Shauna Sinclair (Maeve) and Leah Woodcock (Andrew, Emma and Josh) and many close friends.

Stacy didn’t want a memorial, so in lieu of flowers or donations please share any stories or condolences at her CaringBridge website: www.caringbridge.org/visit/stacysinclair/wellwishes

VISSER, Darlene Marea (nee Dirks) On Tuesday, June 14, 2022 the world lost an incredible woman, Darlene Marea Visser (nee Dirks), at the age of 82. She was born February 27, 1940, the third of four children to Paul and Vivian Dirks in Vancouver, BC. Growing up in Ladner, BC, this wild child cut a swath through life, graduating high school at 15, attending nursing school at UBC, joining the Air Force, and then marrying the love of her life John Visser. Between raising their daughters Jana and Caroline in Ladner and 100 Mile House, BC, she excelled at whatever she put her mind to - a non-profit administrator, a radio DJ and copywriter, and most of all a wife and mother.

Even diabetes, the loss of her leg, and a mastectomy from breast cancer didn’t slow her down until the end. She passed outside in the sunshine and breeze with her daughters by her side. Predeceased by her husband, her sister Pauline (Galinski), her brother Ted, and her beloved min-pin Gizmo, she is survived by her two daughters, her sister Marlene (Trim), her grandchild Rumer, and various nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Dr. Barrie McDonald and the staff at Evergreen Care Unit in Powell River for their care. There is no service by her request.

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100 YEARS

A56 The Delta Optimist June 30, 2022

THE CHANCEYS REAL ESTATE GROUP Over 2,500 Homes Sold CITY REALTY

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LINDA CHANCEY

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Personal Real Estate Corp.

BOB CHANCEY Personal Real Estate Corp.

JUST LISTED

OPEN SUNDAY 2:00 - 4:00 Simply terrific family residence in a great neighborhood. Pride of ownership shines throughout this 2,100 square foot, 3 bedroom home that has been updated throughout the years; Roof , windows and furnace approximatley 10 years young; newer concrete and more.

Private west-facing backyard for loads of outdoor enjoyment. Formal living and dining rooms with gas fireplace. kitchen and eating area, extra large family room,spacious mud room and double garage. Quiet no-thru street in central Ladner within walking distance to shops, parks, recreation, and transit. This home is a true gem.

4713 54th Street, Ladner

$1,457,000 JUST LISTED

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308, 4689 52A Street, Ladner $899,800

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210, 4738 53rd Street, Ladner $649,900

Brand new, bright & Spacious 2600 square foot, 3 level family home includes a 1 bedroom LEGAL SUITE. Under construction but act fast in order to have time to select some of your own finishings and make this your dream home! Open concept features a gourmet kitchen with island and quartz countertops, family room with gas fireplace & dining room overlooking back yard. Total of 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and an office! Excellent central Ladner location close to schools, shopping & restaurants. Don’t wait on this fantastic pre-build opportunity! Quality craftsmanship & elegance by Ladner Homes.

4581 53rd Street, Ladner $1,899,000