Delta Optimist March 16 2023

McDonaldhonouredwithFreedomoftheCityAward

Former councillor is only the fourth person to receive the honour

IAN JACQUES

ijacques@delta-optimist

com

His years of dedicated political and community service has once again recognized by the City of Delta with their highest honour

On Thursday night (March 9), former Delta Coun Bruce McDonald was presented with the Freedom of the City Award, one of several awards presented to outstanding Deltans at the inaugural Mayor’s Achievement Awards at Tsawwassen Springs.

McDonald is only the fourth recipient to receive this award in the history of Delta

The previous recipients were The Hon William Andrew Cecil Bennett in 1969, Edgar C Dunning in 2004, and Arne F Knudsen in 2006

“It was an exceptional privilege for me to present my esteemed former colleague Bruce McDonald with the Freedom of the City Award,” said Mayor George Harvie “As only the fourth person in Delta’s history to receive this prestigious award, Bruce is in good company as he has selflessly

dedicated his time, influence, leadership, and commitment to our city

“It was a great honour for me to have worked collaboratively with him for so many years and I want to thank him for his long-standing service to making Delta the best community in B C”

The Freedom of the City Award is the highest honour that the City of Delta can bestow and is restricted to only very exceptional cases of exceedingly high merit where council wishes to honour a distinguished person or a distinguished unit of the armed forces of Canada.

McDonald was first elected to Delta council in 1988 where he served nine terms before retiring last October. As a long-standing member of council, he has worked on every municipal committee or commission and acted as a strong community advocate with an immense knowledge of local issues

He has been a resident of Delta for 50-plus years and together with his wife, Barbara, they raised their three children in North Delta. In addition to serving on council, his

professional experience includes 41 years in air traffic control both as an operational controller and senior manager.

Last November he was named Citizen of the Year by the Delta Chamber of Commerce

The list of winners for the 2023 Mayor’s Achievement Awards are as follows:

Outstanding Volunteer Award: Jeremy Stam, Kathy Lane, Sheryl Gray, and Don Sangster

Environment Leadership Award: Deborah Jones

Difference Maker Award: Nathan Wilson and Alex Sangha

Arts & Culture Award: Warren Dean Flandez and Angela Rebrec

Special Achievement

Award: Jane Devji

Long-term Contribution Award: Steve Krawchuk, Bill and Tracey McKnight

Special Sports Teams

Recognition: Ladner

Pioneers Senior B

Lacrosse Team and Delta Blue Jays Bantam Team

“Our city has so many incredible individuals

and organizations who have contributed an outstanding amount of their time and passion towards achieving great outcomes for our community,” added Harvie “It was an honour to present these awards to all the very deserving people who have made it their goal to make a positive impact in our community”

FIRE ACADEMY Students go through weeklong boot camp. See pages10&11

R CHARD PASCO/CITY OF DELTA PHOTO

Former Delta Coun. Bruce McDonald was presented with the Freedom of the City Award by Delta Mayor George Harvie and councillors Jessie Dosanjh, Dylan Kruger, Rod Binder, Jennifer Johal and Alicia Guichon.

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Losingsonintugboatsinking, Tsawwassenmomdemandsactionnow

SANDOR GYARMATI

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The avoidable loss of life will continue unless Transport Canada finally has the will to act

That was the message from the family of victims of a tragic tugboat sinking two years ago, which prompted a Transportation Safety Board (TSB) investigation and recommendations released in a report on March 8.

The MV Ingenika sank in stormy waters south of Kitimat while towing a large barge on Feb 11, 2021

Crew member Charley Cragg, 25 from Tsawwassen and captain Troy Pearson, 58, were killed, while a third crew member survived.

It was Cragg’s first day on the job

The TSB issued several recommendations during a news conference on March 8, aimed at enhancing the safety of smaller tugs including, among other things, expanding a surveillance program to include regular inspections of tugs of 15 gross tonnage (GT) or less to verify that the vessels are complying with regulatory requirements Also recommended is a requirement for authorized representatives of tugs of 15 GT or less to assess the risks present in their operations, including the suitability of their tugs for the specific towing operations they are undertaking

Recommendations were also made for the Pacific Pilotage Authority, which is mandated to establish, operate, maintain and administer safe and efficient pilotage services in B C

The TSB noted that, since 2015, it has investigated six occurrences involving tugs of 15 GT or less operating on the west coast that have raised concerns around the adequacy of regulatory surveillance, a systemic safety issue that has been on the

TSB Watchlist since 2010

Kathy Fox, chair of the TSB, said some progress has been made, but it’s been slow, which is why the safety issues continue to be on their Watchlist

When it comes to tug and barge operations on the west coast, a TSB concern about the lack of regulatory oversight had already been issued to Transport Canada in 2016 following an accident

Charley’s mother Genevieve

Cragg said it’s up to Federal Transportation Minister Omar Alghabra to fulfill his promise to make the marine industry safer, adding her son and Pearson paid the highest price to prompt change from finally happening

“These recommendations announced by the board are critical and can’t be delayed It’s been two years since we lost Charley and Troy, and not one actionable item has been implemented Any response from the minister on these recommendations, which includes words like ‘voluntary’ , ‘ proposed’ or ‘continue to review’ will not save lives and prevent injury or death,” she said.

Noting the Ingenika had never been inspected in its 50 years of service, she added the accident was “ one hundred per cent predictable and one hundred per cent preventable”

In February, charges were laid against Wainwright Marine Services and Bates Properties Ltd. president James Geoffrey Bates, whose company includes Wainwright Marine.

The eight counts allege violations of occupational health and safety regulations under the Workers Compensation Act Alghabra issued a statement last week that Transport Canada will thoroughly review the investigation report and its recommendations, and he will provide a formal response to the Transportation Safety Board of Canada within 90 days

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Tsawwassen’s Charley Cragg was killed in a tugboat sinking in 2021.

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Delta school district budget balancing a very complex task

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist com

The Delta School Board held a virtual public engagement session on March 7 to hear from parents and educators about the upcoming district operating budget, as well as discuss what they believe is important when it comes to inclusive learning.

Secretary treasurer Nicola Christ outlined the budget process and the myriad of financial considerations that have to go into formulating the budget

Following that, there was a Zoom session for participants to share their thoughts

Christ said the bottom line won’t be known until the province let’s them know what the operating grant allocation will be for the next school year, but the district is currently figuring on yet another budget shortfall

Most factors are not within the district’s control and can cause uncertainty, requiring careful financial management, she said.

Some of the factors include labour settlement increases, a $12.5 million amount in next year ’ s budget Funding for those costs will be announced next week and it is anticipated to be provided on a per pupil bases, in alignment with the current operating grant formula

When labour settlement funding increases are funded in such a manner, there is a risk funding will not cover the full cost, explained Christ

The factors in the complex budgeting also include staffing composition changes, with fewer teachers retiring this year That means there will be fewer entry level teachers needed for replacement

Next year, there will be an additional 52 teachers in the top half of the salary grid compared to 2022/23 The result is that the overall composition of teachers in Delta is increasing in cost, but salary composition increases

are not part of labour settlement funding.

Meanwhile, there are increasing extended benefit costs and other costs, such as Canada Pension Plan increases, as well as a benefit that provides five days of sick leave for casual workers, which had been added for 2022/23 budget and is not currently funded

Also, during the pandemic, school districts experienced significant illness increases and the trend continues with a bad flu season, resulting in higher illness costs.

For the time being, the district will set aside a reserve contingency so that those costs can be monitored without budget reductions to key areas, Christ said

As far as technology replacements, that budget has become tighter over time, with purchases largely funded from one-time reserve funds. The availability to cover those costs remains uncertain from year-to-year and does not necessarily align with the timeline for needed replacements

Other factors include high inflationary pressures for services and supplies that result in decreased purchasing power

This year ’ s amended operating budget had better than expected results, resulting in a surplus that can be carried forward, Christ added, but they are still working on an assumption they will be balancing a shortfall of somewhere under $1 million

Christ said the district will again use a balance budgeting strategy that ensures the proposed reductions have the least impact on students, decreasing programming areas that have had limited success on student success and well-being, and reducing the reliance of reserve funds

The district will find out what its funding allocation will be on March 15 and announce its draft operating budget on April 13 A special public input meeting will be held on April 18

Commentperiodopen onGCTexpansionbid

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist

com

The public comment period is open on the proposed Global Container Terminals (GCT) Deltaport Expansion Berth 4 Project (DP4).

The impact Assessment Agency of Canada and B.C’s Environmental Assessment Office are conducting a cooperative assessment of the project, with the comment period an opportunity to provide input on a draft Cooperation Agreement and the draft Terms of Reference for an independent federal review panel.

The comment period runs to March 30, while a pair of virtual information sessions will be held on March 16 and 21.

GCT is the operator of the Deltaport threeberth container facility at Roberts Bank, proposing to add a fourth berth to meet future container

capacity demand The expansion project would incrementally expand the existing container terminal, adding up to two million, twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of capacity.

It is a proposal in competition with the Port of Vancouver’s application to expand container capacity in Delta, the Terminal 2 project If approved, that project would see a new threeberth facility constructed on a man-made island adjacent to the current Deltaport facility.

The port authority’s T2 project would provide an additional 2.4 million TEUs of container capacity at Roberts Bank, but GCT would not be the operator of the new facility.

The two sides have had a heated war of words A federal court ruling last July dismissed GCT allegations of bias against the port, after GCT had filed an application for a judicial

review.

GCT says the DP4 expansion project has fewer environmental impacts and would be fully funded by private investment

The port authority says its proposed terminal would be located in deep, subtidal waters to minimize environmental effects, and would be funded by the port authority and private investment, not tax dollars.

Delta Mayor George Harvie wrote to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada last year requesting it postpone its decision on T2 until it can be determined which of the proposed projects would pose fewer adverse environmental and community impacts

For more information about the DP4 application and the information sessions, check: https:// iaac-aeic gc ca/050/ evaluations/proj/81010/ session.

Ladner seniors’ care home redevelopment not going ahead

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist com

A Ladner property, where a new seniors’ care facility was to be built, will remain vacant for the time being following the cancellation of the project.

In 2019, Delta council approved a redevelopment application for the 55-bed West Shore Laylum facility at 4900 Central Ave

Built in the early 1970s, the old facility was to be demolished and replaced with a new three-storey, 74-bed community care facility

The residents of the Ladner facility were relocated to a space at the Suncrest Retirement Community, located at 2567 King George Blvd in Surrey

It is operated by Manor Care (White Rock) Inc

The move out to Surrey was meant to be only temporary and they were to move back to the new Ladner facility once completed. The old building was subsequently demolished and the site remains vacant.

The Optimist has learned that recently families were notified that the redevelopment is not proceeding and the relocated residents would be remaining at Suncrest A family member of a resident contacted the Optimist with the information, but would not go on the record

Delta’s community planning and development department confirmed the owner, West Shore Laylum, advised the city that they are not proceeding with the development permit, so the file has been cancelled

The city is unaware of any future plans for the property

As far as the relocated residents,

Fraser Health confirmed that the residents and families of West Shore Laylum at Suncrest received an update regarding the status of the care home and the funded beds can stay within the existing space at Suncrest, which means there will be no disruption to their care or a reduction in funded beds Fraser Health also noted residents

will be assisted with supports such as transfers to other facilities, if requested

Questions were raised by a family member to the BC Seniors Advocate, which received clarification by Suzanne Fox, Executive Director, Seniors and Complex Care with Fraser Health

It was confirmed that two for-profit long-term care providers, who have contracts with Fraser Health to operate publicly funded beds, are in the process of completing a purchase and sale agreement of West Shore Laylum, currently owned by First Canadian Management Corporation

Fraser Health is not a party to the negotiations, which is subject to regulatory approval, and would conclude with all residents being able to remain in their current home

The Seniors Advocate also noted its priority is to ensure continuity of care for all of the residents who currently live and are cared for at Suncrest Retirement Community

A letter to family members from West Shore Laylum also noted Suncrest Retirement Community is in the process of purchasing West Shore Laylum, and the anticipated completion date is April 20th, 2023

An official with Suncrest told the Optimist they could not provide comment on West Shore Laylum’s vacant Ladner site

CITY OF DELTA REPORT PHOTO

Delta council three years ago approved a new three-storey, 74-bed community replacement for the West Shore Laylum care facility in Ladner That project is no longer proceeding.

More action needed on dredging dilemma says mayor

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist com

It may be some encouraging news regarding a long-standing issue of concern for Delta.

Mayor George Harvie recently sent a follow-up letter to Steveston Richmond East Liberal MP Parm Bains expressing optimism on potential movement to get dredging done on the secondary river channels that have begun to silt up

Harvie noted he is pleased that a working group has been re-established to help focus efforts to move the issue forward with senior government agencies, adding that a collaborative approach is critical to resolving the long-standing issue

“From Delta’s perspective, the dredging issue continues to be a high priority, with increasing urgency as each freshet passes I will be meeting with provincial officials in Victoria in the next few weeks to, once again, highlight the need for funding and a strategic plan for dredging the local channels around the lower Fraser River,” Harvie wrote Harvie also referred to a joint letter a year earlier sent to Prime Minster

Justin Trudeau, co-signed by Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie, Tsawwassen

First Nation Chief Ken Baird and Musqueam Indian Band Chief Wayne Sparrow

They said they recognize the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s commitment to continue to work with them, along with other government agencies and stakeholders, towards a long-term sustainable dredging program. They noted that while they appreciated the port’s announcement of $1 million in funding for local Delta channel dredging, they were hopeful that contribution would be a catalyst towards the development of a comprehensive, funded long-term plan for maintaining the local channels

“This is critical to mitigate the economic, social and environmental impacts that will occur in all our communities if further action is not taken,” Harvie wrote.

The port authority in 2021 announced the one-time funding towards what it said was a near-term dredging solution to support key Delta channels within the Fraser River communities, focusing on Ladner Harbour and Gunderson Slough.

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OPINION

Isthis justice?

Was justice served? That is the question

I have been asking myself after an online stalker was sentenced in a Vancouver courtroom last week

The case involved the criminal harassment of journalist and media personality Jody Vance.

Judge Peter LaPrairie called the anonymous attacks ‘cowardly, aggressive and threatening in nature’ when he sentenced the accused Richard Sean Oliver to a year of probation

Oliver pled guilty to one count of criminal harassment and was ordered by the judge to not contact Vance and fellow journalists Keith Baldry, Marcella Bernardo and other journalists

According to reporting from Glacier Media journalist Jeremy Hainsworth, Oliver, 53, sent Vance more than 100 abusive emails disagreeing with her reporting of the COVID-19 pandemic

Oliver didn’t stop there as he sent the emails to her colleagues, show guests and supervisors. He attacked Vance, her family – including her son, and used altered photos of Vance in the emails.

Vance has been very open and transparent about the harassment as the case wound its way through the courts

I’m sure she is happy that this is over. As a fellow journalist, I’ve received my fair share of harassing emails, phone calls and in-person visits from readers, but never to the extent of what Jody went through.

You can agree to disagree with coverage of a story, but when it gets personal and you start attacking a person ’ s character, a person ’ s family and their career – then you have crossed the line

Justice LaPrairie certainly saw that in this case, but does the sentence fit the crime?

It doesn’t in my eyes.

This wasn’t someone who was caught shoplifting – this was a person who committed a targeted online attack.

Attacks such as these are far too frequent these days - especially against journalists - who are just trying to do their jobs in an ever changing and ever challenging environment

Here’s hoping that this court outcome will set a bit of a precedent and harassment of this nature will stop

No, this column wasn’t written by ChatGPT

In 1871, Ontario first instituted free and compulsory public schooling A year later, B C established non-sectarian schools. For more than 150 years, reading, writing and arithmetic has been a cornerstone of our society. Educating our children is a responsibility we assume, for the betterment of our future

I’ve spoken with so many teenagers who complain about high school, saying that they will never use what they learn in the ‘real world.’ I disagree While they may not remember the specifics of what they are taught, it’s the process of learning that matters High school is where you learn how to learn, after school is where you learn how to do stuff

That’s why I’m a bit apprehensive about ChatGPT ChaptGPT is a new artificial intelligence system that can create good content simply by asking it to It can do almost anything – write articles or papers, create or fix computer code I’ve seen an example where someone created a talking character that read a

script. Pretty amazing.

As an educator, I have tools to help me identify when someone has used ChatGPT (that’s for any of my students who might read this). It’s a big topic in our world, both positive and negative.

My concern is that people will come to rely on it instead of thinking or solving their own problems. It will no doubt replace some jobs, but a reliance on a machine to replace critical thought and problem solving is not a good thing.

For years studies have shown that mapping apps can make you brain ‘lazy and dumb’ Granted, it does come in handy when you want to

see if the tunnel is backed up, but relying on it too much isn’t a good thing. The brain is a like a muscle – if you don’t use it, it loses strength I enjoy solving problems. I like working on cars, renovating at the family cabin, fixing small engines and doing creative work for clients. I like the challenge of coming up with an article every three weeks for this newspaper – hopefully you like reading it

Sure, I could let someone else do these things, and now I can let the computer do even more But when I’m older, I still want to figure things out for myself I don’t want to be the scarecrow from the Wizard of Oz, looking for a brain.

But I guess all is not lost Google’s version of this is called Bard. Switch a couple letters and I can feel smart again

BRAD Sherwin, MBA is a long-time resident of South Delta, and has over 30 years ’ experience in marketing, public relations and business strategy. He teaches post-secondary marketing, coaches hockey goalies and is past president of Deltassist

Strataownersshouldmake decisionnotgovernment

Editor:

Re: Bill 44, prohibiting strata bylaw rental/age restrictions

Bill 44 bans strata bylaws restricting rentals in older developments

The Premier says these measures create rental units to address the housing crisis

Media reports about 300,000 strata units in B C were subject to rental restrictions, with 2,900 as possible rentals Bill 44 received little debate or consultation Delta council is lobbying the provincial government to further restrict or ban strata bylaws limiting residents’ age to 55 or over.

According to Statistics Canada, more than 33 per cent of all stratas in B C are investor-owned. Onethird investor ownership of stratas is not enough

for government The political left frequently argues the treatment of homes as investments is the problem Apparently, B C’s NDP government doesn’t agree

Stratas were conceived as an alternative to detached home ownership, allowing first time buyers to own a home, and seniors to downsize, each with more control over their home and surroundings than a rental complex can offer. A significant number of investor owners makes it very difficult to secure the 75 per cent owner support required for repair, maintenance and improvements Resident owners see more than financial return in home ownership. Investor owners have different priorities Volunteer strata councils

don’t want the additional burden of dealing with absentee owners and troublesome tenants

Older stratas are considering an age 55-plus bylaw, not to avoid younger residents, but to indirectly discourage tenancies This restriction was not designed for that purpose But strata owners are reacting to the rental restriction ban. They should not be faulted for trying to limit the adverse impacts of Bill 44

I don’t advocate for or against strata rental restrictions. I do think those most directly affected – the owners of each strata - not the government – should make the decision That liberty is part of what it is to be an owner

Paul Lowry

Roundabout safety has certainly improved

The following letter was sent to Transportation Minister Rob Fleming and copied to Delta Optimist

Dear Hon. Minister Rob Fleming:

Thank you for your email I am happy to say that the rumble strips on the exit lane from westbound traffic down the ramp have been installed recently.

I drove that ramp recently for the first time and was pleased with the physical reminder. As well I have watched vehicles approaching and slowing at the strips recently

Not all vehicles slow down, and I imagine it is the ones familiar with the area that cruise through above the speed limit. The signage has changed and the solar speed signage is in a more

appropriate position for visibility and accuracy. Additionally changes to the lines marking out the lanes have been improved, yield in large bold lettering added, and some changes to street signs regarding the roundabout have been improved

Short of physically redoing the entire design and taking up more real estate to use a safer more standard roundabout design, I expect there is not too much more that can be done

The Delta Police spent a few months regularly monitoring and ticketing here and now have moved on to other areas of concern They will periodically monitor the roundabout when timing

permits Their presence was appreciated.

I understand that answering emails and dealing with concerned citizens is an enormous job due to the quantity of demands that come across a politician’s desk I am grateful for Harvey Sidhu from the Delta Police, MLA Ian Paton, Trevor Wales from PGCGP and their engineers for taking the time to come out to fully understand the risks we are all taking driving into work. I am also grateful to the Delta Optimist for including these concerns in our local paper The action of all of these people contributed to the work done on improving the safety of this roundabout.

Kelly Holbrook

Delta students get a taste of being a firefighter

re partment outh Academy a big success

IAN JACQUES

ijacques@delta-optimist

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From in class-room instruction to real fire simulations and drills, 16 students from the Delta School District received a real life firefighting experience last week.

The very first Delta Fire Department Youth Academy saw the Grade 11 and 12 students from South and North Delta secondary schools go through a five-day boot camp as part of their work experience program. Students spent time in the classroom in the mornings learning the theory behind the skills they would be using in the afternoon.

All of the classroom instruction and training was down at the Boundary Bay Fire Hall and adjacent training centre

that choice if that is the choice.”

He added that without the Boundary Bay Fire Hall and the way they were able to deliver the program, it would not have been possible without the burn centre

McKintuck said the week exceeded their expectations

“If the students didn’t have such a great attitude and effort, this program would not have been successful,” he said “Hearing back from our instructors how excited they are to be involved in this is so rewarding and heartwarming for us. ”

The students involved in the academy included: Aiden Ali, Aiden Currivan, Mitchel Brind, Meehika Chadha, Desiray Crawford, Ty Fletcher, Connor Hopkins, Brad MacDonald, Noah Mack, Charlotte McLean, Ty Molema, Colton Poloni, Isabel Raipier, Ethan Tate, Declan Tilley and Jacob Zillich.

Tait, a Grade 11 student at Sands Secondary in North Delta says he likes the physical aspect of the job, which drew him to the application

“I was thinking of doing the BC Wildland Service so this helps with that opportunity,” he said “It’s been an amazing week, from the high angle to taking apart cars. Meeting new people has also made it a real fun experience”

On Friday (March 10), the final day of boot camp, parents, friends, and special guests were invited to watch the students work through a series of drills

An awards ceremony was held following the training session

The Academy was a joint partnership project between the fire department, City of Delta and the Delta School District

The department received 31 applications and applicants were narrowed down to 16 through an interview process.

Fire Chief Guy McKintuck said the idea was brought forward by their members as a way to increase the department’s profile in the community and as a potential recruiting tool

“The return on investment on something like this we are unsure of because some may have a great experience, but not see this as a profession, while others may see this as a real career path,” he said “Five years down the road, will we some of these student apply to be a Delta firefighter or other departments? We want to be there to foster

“The return on investment on something like this we are unsure of because some may have a great experience, but not see this as a profession, while others may see this as a real career path ”

JIM KINNEAR PHOTOS

Raipier, a Grade 12 student at South Delta Secondary says firefighting is a path she sees herself walking down and this week just reinforced that goal.

“I was evaluating career options and wanted to get as much information as possible This presented itself as a career choice that I could test out,” she said. “It’s been an invaluable experience. It’s been amazing It pushed me in the right direction on how to make my plans”

Lisa Chapieski, District Coordinator Student Options & Opportunities said the students have thrived and come out of their comfort zones

“They’ve learned all these fire skills, but other skills that they can take with them for the rest of their lives,” said Chapieski “It takes a lot of time, effort and dedication from so many people to make a program like this work This truly is a partnership This is our first year, but I know there will be more years of this”

Given the many different industries that Delta is blessed to have, Chapieski hopes this program could be the catalyst for more diverse work experiences and partnerships

“I look at the demographic here in Delta and we have so many opportunities in our backyard,” she said “It’s really trying to get those employers to connect with the kids, so I would love to see more handson activities like this This is such a great way to open up opportunities and make everyone realize what we have here in Delta”

“It’s been an amazing week, from the high angle to taking apart cars. Meeting new people has also made it a real fun experience.”

NOTICEOFFIRST,SECOND,ANDTHIRDREADINGS

NoticeisherebygiventhatDeltaCityCouncilwillconsidergiving first,second,andthird readingstothebylawsreferencedbelowatitsRegularMeetingat 4:00p.m.onMonday,March27,2023intheCouncilChamber,4500ClarenceTaylorCrescent,Delta,BC

BylawNo.8186

FileNo LU009265

Location: 8838DelvistaDrive

Applicant: SoniaRundhawa

Telephone: 778-836-9403

Purpose: To rezone the subject property from Single Detached

Residential 2 (RS2) to Single

Detached Residential 6 (RS6) to permit subdivision into two single detached residential lots and construction of a new single detacheddwellingwithanin-ground basementandasecondarysuite A developmentvariancepermitisalso requested to reduce the minimum lot width for subdivisionin theRS6 Zone from 13 m to 129 m for proposed Lot 1 and 12 m for proposed Lot 2 This bylaw is consistent with Delta’s Official CommunityPlan

StaffContact:CharisLoong

Telephone:604-952-3814

BylawNo.8230

FileNo LU009362

Location: 369740Street

Applicant: JenniferandLaurie

Waddell

Telephone: 604-916-3442

Purpose: To amend the Comprehensive Development Zone No 305(CD 305)in“DeltaZoning

Bylaw No 2750, 1977” in order to allow the existing 90 m2 manufactured home in the southeastportionofthepropertyto berecommissionedand used as an additionaldwellingtosupportapet kennel operation on the subject property This bylaw is consistent with Delta’s Official Community Plan

BylawNo.8234

FileNo LU009487

Location: 7655117Street

Applicant: AtinderPalSingh

Telephone: 778-318-6090

Purpose: To rezone the subject property from Duplex/Single Detached Residential 3 (RD3) to SingleDetachedResidential7(RS7) to permit subdivision into two single detached lots and construction of a new single detached dwelling with an inground basement and a secondary suite on each lot. This bylaw is consistent with Delta’s Official CommunityPlan

BylawNo.8237

FileNo LU009489

Location:6291,6297,6303,6309,6315,6321,6327,6333, 6339,6345and6351RiverRoad

Applicant:HowardSmid

Telephone:604-644-2754

Purpose:ToamendtheComprehensiveDevelopmentZone No 431(CD 431)in“DeltaZoningBylawNo 2750,1977”for the11subjectpropertiesat6291RiverRoad(Lot1)to6351 RiverRoad(Lot11),asshownonthemaptitled“BylawNo 8237”inordertochangethefollowing:

i Increase the minimum front setback from 18m to 7mforLots1to7andLot11;

ii Decreasetheminimumrearsetbackfrom40mto37m forLots1to7andLot11;

iii Decrease the minimum front setback from 25 m to 15mforLots8to10;

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v AddaprovisiontotheCD 431zonetoallowforthe transferofdensity(floorarea)fromawaterlottothe adjoininglotwithintheuplandareatoamaximumof 225m2forLots1to7andLot11

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March is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

IAN

JACQUES

ijacques@delta-optimist com

Leave your phone alone. That’s the message from Delta Police and other policing agencies around the province this month as extra enforcement will be out on the roads

March is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and throughout the month, Delta Police will have an increased focus on distracted driving This focus includes education and awareness campaigns, as well as enforcement.

“Over the past five years, 29 per cent of fatal collisions in British

Columbia are because of distracted driving or inattentive drivers,” said Acting Insp. James Sandberg, media spokesperson for Delta Police.

“On average, this equates to 77 deaths each year Changing the culture of phone use behind the wheel can result in a dramatic reduction of these statistics Plan your drive in advance, secure your phone in a location where you won’t be tempted to use it while driving, program your navigation and playlists prior to driving Make good decisions that help everyone get home safe”

On Thursday (March

9), Delta Police partnered with Surrey RCMP, Langley RCMP and ICBC to conduct distracted driving education and enforcement campaigns specifically along Highway 10.

“Anything that takes your attention away from driving is a distraction,” adds ICBC Road Safety Coordinator Karon Trenaman “When you ’ re distracted, you risk not only your own safety – but also the safety of your passengers and of others on the road. We urge drivers to take this issue seriously and make the commitment to stay focused on the road while behind the wheel.”

Delta Police will be out in force throughout South and North Delta conducting distracted driving checks this month.

No Grey Days art show opens at Gallery 1710

As spring is approaching, and the days get brighter, there will be an opportunity to celebrate with four artists from the South Delta Artists Guild, as they display their work at Gallery 1710 in Tsawwassen

Starting March 17, and running for two consecutive weekends, “No Grey Days” is the theme of this show Nancy Dean, Jan Rankin, Myriam Laberge and Kathy Swift have

come together to showcase their latest paintings, inspired by colour, and the richness of the season

These four artists have shown together before, and their work has been known to draw large audiences, as each artist brings a different story to the gallery.

Dean is known for her urban and natural landscapes, exploring buildings and reflections

as well as our beautiful natural environment

Rankin paints large landscapes that depict the stories of her travels around the province She captures the essence of the place, as she tells her story with the paint brush.

Laberge is exploring a combination of abstracting and interacting with colour, as she combines her love for large brush strokes with elements of

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surprise.

Swift is a shape maker, whether she is exploring nature, landscapes, or abstraction, her focus is on allowing the shapes to tell the story

Join these four artists at their reception on Saturday afternoon, March 18 from noon to 4 p.m., and spend some time exploring more than 80 paintings, and celebrating No Grey Days

-Submitted

This Saturday, March 18 marks the third year the Boundary Bay Quilters Guild will celebrate International Quilting Day by holding another drive-by quilt show Members will display quilts outside their homes to provide the public with a glimpse of their creations.

With the end of COVID-19 restrictions, the Guild was able to resume regular, in-person meetings last September at the KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen

During COVID, the guild was able to hire speakers from around the world, via Zoom, and this has continued, so the programs this year have been a mixture of in-person and Zoom presentations

The Boundary Bay Quilters Guild continues to make and donate hundreds of quilts each year Some of the recipi-

ents are Fraser Health, Deltassist, the BC Cancer Agency and Canadian Quilts of Valour During COVID, the Guild donated more than 70 quilts to Fraser Health employees working in the COVID ICU departments to show them how much their work during the pandemic was appreciated

Since 2008, the Guild has held bi-annual quilt shows, but, due to the disruption caused by COVID, the next show is scheduled for May 2024. Until then, International Quilting Day provides an opportunity for members to display their quilts and for the public to enjoy the show

A list of addresses can be found on the Guild website at: www boundarybayquiltersguild com

To find out more about Guild activities email: info@boundarybayquiltersguild com

-Submitted by Boundary Bay Quilters Guild

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The Boundary Bay Quilters Guild is celebrating International Quilting Day on Saturday with a drive-by quilt show

Mr. Mom’s Café opens in Ladner’s McKee Seniors Rec Centre

IAN JACQUES

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You will now be able to get tasty soups, sandwiches, daily lunch specials along with some of your frozen Ukrainian take-out favourties served up by the best “Mom” in Ladner.

Mr Mom’s World Catering and Events, based at East Delta Hall, is opening a café at the McKee Seniors Rec Centre (5155 47 Ave ) in Ladner.

Mr Mom’s World at McKee Café will be open initially Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p m Within the next few weeks those hours will change to 9 a m to 5 p m and then 9 a m to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday in the next few months. They also plan to host one Sunday high tea event at least once a month

An open house event was held on Friday to welcome patrons to the café at McKee More than 300 patrons came

by within the first hour to sample some tasty snacks and a welcome to the new café experience

“We have been dealing with the Seniors Society for about a year There were some challenges in getting it done The former proprietor said they were leaving, so we circled back with McKee and they said come on down,” said Russell Pohl, owner of Mr Mom’s World Catering and Events. “We have lots of clients’ right here in Ladner A while back, the president of the LBA (Ladner Business Association) said we need a soup and sand(wich) place at McKee, so that’s when the ball started rolling and this had a natural fit once we got going”

He said Mr. Mom’s at East Delta Hall is doing really well with lots of shows and events coming up

“It’s starting to pick up and we are getting out of the pandemic,” he said. “I think the café will add to what we do. It will give us more exposure

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Russell Pohl with his Mr. Mom’s team at the open house last Friday at the McKee Seniors Rec Centre in Ladner

Young artist’s work on display at

IAN JACQUES

ijacques@delta-optimist com

A budding young artist is showcasing her talent this month at Ladner’s Pioneer Library

Seven-year-old Finnley Asena Eunall started painting when she was five

This month, her paintings are on display in the library’s art nook

“I feel very fortunate to display my work in my local library Art Nook,” she said “I love exploring the outdoors and all things science I love art – all kinds of art

“I have been lucky to get a spot in painting classes with Linda and Rebecca Jones. Original artwork cards made by art students are sold at Jarry’s Market, Hygee Bath and Albany Books”

According to her father Alexander, three of her paintings have been printed on the postcards and are all sold out at the local stores.

Besides her painting explorations, Finnley takes singing classes, sewing classes, pottery classes, swimming, skiing, martial arts and baseball

She is a member of the local Elite Cheer Team and also member of the local Ambers (used to be called Brownies)

She is a Grade 2 student in Delta’s Home Quest program

“Finnley is very generous and a lot of the art she produced she gave away as gifts to family and friends, yet we were able to gather 11 of her works to be displayed in this exhibition,” said Alexander

The exhibition is on display until April 1.

Seven-year-old Finnley Asena Eunall is showcasing her painting talents at the Pioneer Library in Ladner until April 1.

Going with the flow

Mark 8: 31-38 describes a moment of tension between Peter and Jesus. It came after Jesus spoke openly about what stood on the horizon of his destiny that he would be rejected, suffer, be killed, and would rise again

Jesus’ words were certainly provocative and Peter rebuked Jesus for speaking them Maybe, in those moments, he was ashamed of Jesus

Being a Christian entails ascribing to some pretty incredible statements, such as Jesus was born to the Virgin Mary, died a horrendous death upon a cross, was bodily resurrected, and will return

The New Testament also presents morality that may clash with that of wider society and thus be unpopular It is indeed tempting to just go with the secular flow and practice a safe, more or less anonymous, form of Christianity that doesn’t

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run the risk of incurring the disapproval of others.

As the gospel narrative progresses we will read that, when questioned, Peter will deny ever having known Jesus, so, may I be so bold as to ask: are a large number of us Canadian Christians following in Peter’s footsteps?

It is a tough question, but I think a necessary one to ponder.

According to Statistics Canada, the institutional

Christian church is on the numerical decline even as two-thirds of the population identify themselves as Christians a phenomenon which stands in sharp contrast to the growing number of believers and new churches in other parts of the world like Africa and China

The reason is simple, yet profound: The Holy Spirit is working in remarkable ways to bring people to faith in Jesus, and to unashamedly and boldly proclaim him as Savior.

Each of us who claim Christ as Lord are called afresh to take a stand, renounce the forces that draw us from God (including our own fear, indifference, apathy, and embarrassment) and to renew our commitment to the Lord who has given us everything already so that we would share and live in this most wonderful gift. Let us pray that God gives us the strength to do so.

Thursday Evening Tempo Clinics with Coach Malcolm are back!

Starting tonight, March 16 at 6:30 and running for eight weeks until May 4th!

The Thursday Tempo Interval is an eight-week program which is designed to improve your overall endurance. This program is perfect for runners training for the BMO Vancouver Marathon & Half-Marathon. These sessions will not only improve your overall fitness but will also enhance your running ability & confidence. Tempo intervals are done at a pace between your 10k & half marathon race pace with a short recovery.

Malcolm Smillie is one of the top master track and field athletes in the world & also a coach. He has competed in over one thousand races from 800m up to half marathon & considers himself a lifelong runner. He bases his training programs on consistency and moderation with

an emphasis on athlete focused progression

This is a paced workout which is also known as lactate-threshold (LT) or threshold training. Malcolm describes Tempo pace as “comfortably hard.” Cost is $60. Register online or come see us in store.

“My pickleball game has improved so much My knees no longer hurt and my balance is so much better!”

“I babysat my twin grandchildren and felt so strong and capable to carry them and play on the floor.”

“My back pain is gone and I’m loving being in my garden again.”

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What is Selling Right Now?

While we are sending people all over the world! Right now, we are seeing some fantastic promotions on Vancouver round trip cruises to Alaska. With no flying involved, combined with the phenomenal promotions, Princess Cruises has some wonderful 10 and 11 night sailings, taking in two glacier areas. Its truly a must do!

Contact us today at Expedia Cruises South Delta, we don’t just sell travel, we are “Navigators of Spectacular Vacation Experiences” Where dreams are fulfilled, and lifelong memories are made!

Don’t forget to ask us about our next live travel show! Come see us today!

I work at a desk job all day and my neck and shoulders always feel tight and achy What can I do to alleviate the pain?

It’s important to take regular breaks from sitting to stretch your neck and shoulders. Try rolling your shoulders back and down and holding for a few seconds, then repeat. You can also do some simple neck stretches by tilting your head to one side and holding for 10 seconds, then repeating on the other side. Remember, movement is key to reducing pain. If the discomfort becomes persistent and unchanging, chiropractors can use a variety of techniques to relieve muscle tension and improve spinal alignment, which can reduce the frequency and severity of neck pain.

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I am afraid of the dentist. Will sedation work for me?

You are not alone. Many people have fears around dental appointments, resulting from previous bad experiences or just deep seated irrational fears. Regardless, It is possible to have conscious sedation ensuring that you remember little or nothing about your dental appointment. By taking just one little pill, the dentist can complete all the treatment required in as little as one or two appointments. We have treated many patients who have avoided the dentist for decades due to these fears and they would never have thought they could have a healthy mouth.

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ADVICE FROM THE professionals

Support for caregivers 6-week education series starts April 5

Are you a family caregiver?

If you are providing care and support for a family member or friend who is disabled, chronically ill, frail or elderly, you are a caregiver

Caregiving for a loved one can be a rewarding experience, but it can also be a source of stress, frustration, and exhaustion The unending responsibilities and lack of rest can affect the health of the caregiver It is important for caregivers to learn how to care for themselves and get the support they

need early in the “caregiving journey”

The South Delta Caregivers’ Network is offering a six-week education series and support group twice a year plus a monthly drop-in. The series will be held at KinVillage weekly on Wednesdays beginning April 5. There is a one-time fee of $20 Attendees must be members of KinVillage and, if not already a member, a membership can be purchased at the front office for $30

The topics discussed include

caregiver stress, communication techniques, difficult behaviours, role and lifestyle changes, accessing community resources and financial and legal issues The support group offers camaraderie, social contact, information and emotional support with other people who understand what it is like to be a caregiver

To register call Sylvia at 604943-7596, or Liz at 604-9433886.

-Submitted by South Delta Caregivers’ Network

ADVICE FROM THE professionals

A great question My top five healthy habits that don’t cost much but have very positive impacts on your general wellbeing and health are:

1 Water. Drink about one litre of filtered water between breakfast and lunch and one litre between lunch and dinner (even being a little dehydrated affects memory, mood and muscles. )

2 Weights You can use your body weight for 20 min of weight bearing exercises daily

3 Wake up and spend 20 minutes in bright light or outdoors without sunglasses every morning

4 Whoa! Finish your hot shower with a cold spray on your upper chest Count to 30

5 Wind down - 10 minutes of focused breathing slowly in through your nose Hold Sigh on exhale

Do these for one month Consistently And watch the magic happen

I have a bunch of silverware I am hoping to sell you. How can I tell if they are real silver or just plated?

Yes, we do buy sterling silverware but not plated

Almost all North American real silverware is stamped “Sterling” This means that they are made from 92.5% silver Silver plate is usually copper plated with silver

You can eliminate the following American brands, Oneida, Community and Rogers, all these three companies only made silver plate.

Also to eliminate are pieces marked “EPNS”. That stands for Electroplated Nickel Silver, these are not silver English silver is marked differently They use “Hallmarks” that are stamped into the pieces.

We look for a “Lion” mark stamped into the piece. Usually, the Lion is facing left but sometimes it is standing upright.

Many European countries use 800 or 835 markings which mean they are 80% or 83.5% silver

If there is only two numbers such as 80 or 90 that means they are plated.

An average sterling set of silverware is worth between $1,000 to $1,500 for us to purchase.

South Delta Caregivers’ Network is offering a six-week education series starting April 5 at KinVillage.

Can I wear my hearing aids when exercising or playing sports?

Absolutely! If you’re playing a sport with others, being able to communicate with your team is essential to playing well. If you’re working out alone, perhaps out on a jog, who doesn’t love listening to music or that latest podcast?

Todays best hearing devices can keep those sounds flowing via bluetooth all in a nice secure comfortable package.

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

What are closing costs?

There will be fees associated in buying a home other than just your down payment. These fees include the cost of your home inspector, the notary who will act for you in the transaction and an appraisal if required by the bank.

Additionally, there could be provincial taxes charged a closing these taxes are determined by the purchase price, amount of down payment and if you have owned a home previously.

Preparation and planning are key when it comes time to make the biggest investment of your life so make sure you have a professional in your corner!

Lisa Manwaring

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Mark Nickel BC-HIP, BBA

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“Dr. McPhie what are five things I can do that don’t cost much but help me feel better and get healthier?”, from KC

Car Care

Here is the essential packing checklist for your road trip

The open road beckons millions of motorists upon the arrival of warm weather In advance of the season ’ s first road trip, drivers tune up their engines and plan their itineraries for the adventures that lie ahead

While it may be tempting to get behind the wheel and see where the road takes you, those who have been around the block or highway a few times likely know that road trip planning involves careful packing for the voyage ahead.

Bringing the right items along can go a long way toward ensuring a trip is enjoyable and runs smoothly This list of must-haves can get anyone started on the road trip ahead

*Proper paperwork: Don’t forget to bring along a driver’s license, vehicle registration, proof of insurance, and your rental car agreement if you are renting a car

*Vehicle manual: Even the

most well-maintained car may suffer a breakdown on the road. Bring along the vehicle manual, which can help you diagnose minor problems Keep your roadside assistance membership card at the ready in the event you need extra help.

*Important phone numbers: Bring a written list of important phone numbers in case your phone dies or gets lost

*Cash: Credit and debit cards are a reliable form of payment, but cash is king. Having cash on hand is a smart move in the event bank cards get lost. Cash also is especially useful when patronizing smaller establishments that might not take credit

*Roadside emergency kit: Keep a tire changing kit, flares, tools, jumper cables, duct tape, and work gloves in the vehicle for emergencies

*GPS and maps: GPS systems on phones and other devices provide step-by-step directions

and can alert to traffic jams But GPS can be compromised in areas where cellular or satellite service is interrupted by mountain ranges or buildings Paper maps can serve as backups as well

*Entertainment: Long road trips are full of opportunities to visit roadside attractions For the times when the highway is a long stretch of nothing new, bring along movies, music, books, handheld games, and even trivia or mind puzzles to pass the time

*Cooler with refreshments: Dining out is a great way to sample local cuisine from various regions of the country, but having snacks at the ready can save time and money

The list of road trip essentials continues, but this is a good start The list can be customized based on drivers’ interests and their destinations

-Metro Creative

Pool A 1st Place vs. Pool B 2nd place

a.m. Pool B 1st Place vs. Pool A 2nd Place

5 p.m. Bronze Medal Game

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South Delta hosts U18 Tier 2 provincial championships starting Sunday

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South Delta U18 Storm have the unique and rare opportunity of defending their provincial tier 2 championship on home ice

For the first time in decades, the B C Hockey showcase tournament comes to Ladner, starting Sunday with nine teams from across the province

The host U18 A1 Storm are joined by Williams Lake, Greater Trail, Fort St. John, Peninsula, Penticton, Cranbrook and Pacific Coast Amateur rivals Cloverdale and Sea-to-Sky

Three days of round-robin action culminates with the cross-over semi-final games on Wednesday morning and the medal games later that evening

All the action takes place at the Ladner Leisure Centre

It was a year ago in Campbell River where the Storm pulled off a dramatic double overtime victory over rival Hollyburn to cap

an unbeaten run and deliver the South Delta Minor Association its first provincial title in years The team has known for months it would be contending for gold again after SDMHA won the hosting bid, however, there have been no signs of complacency

With seven returning players, head coach Ken Priestlay’s squad is enjoying another outstanding season South Delta was the only tier 2 team competing in Pacific Amateur’s top flight in league play and more than held its own against larger associations, finishing with a 13-5-2 record. It was then off to the tier two playoffs where the Storm made short work of their rival Hollyburn (7-0 and 5-2) before capturing the PCAHA Final Four Playoff Championship earlier this month

A 3-1 upset loss to Sea-to-Sky was followed by decisive victories over Port Coquitlam (9-1) and Cloverdale (7-1) to prevail in the round-robin format.

“We didn’t want to go into the provincials through the back door as the host We wanted to win a few things then go in there as a team that legitimately could win provincials,” explained Priestlay “The guys kind of thought Sea-toSky was a flight two team that we were going to handle. We played well enough to win and had our chances, but give them credit. They stuck to a game plan and it kind of frustrated us

“At that point we could have just folded our tent and accepted the fact that we were going to provincials or we could actually still try to win it. We went out and probably played our two best games of the season with a lot of pressure on us The boys played hard for all 60 minutes in both games and deserve a lot of credit”

After opening against Cloverdale on Sunday morning, the Storm will conclude roundrobin play against three teams they haven’t seen all season. It’s

part of the mystique that comes with provincials

“Out of hundreds of teams, these are the last nine still playing and they are here for a reason, ” continued Priestlay “This is not just playing Maple Ridge on Friday night in a regular home game. This is playing for legitimately being the best in the province, every game. Ladner supports people and hopefully (the community) comes out to this, even if they don’t have family members playing, just watch and cheer on the boys.”

Priestlay added praise to the parent volunteers that have taken on the challenge of organizing the championships, led by team manager Bobbi Venier The many duties include hosting a tournament banquet on Saturday night at Harris Barn

There is no admission for all the games Instead non-perishable items and monetary donations will be collected at the door for the South Delta Food Bank.

PHOTO BY GLENN JOPE

South Delta A1 Storm celebrate their PCAHA Tier Playoff Championship earlier this month. They now host provincials in Ladner.

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MARK BOOTH mbooth@delta-optimist com

The Delta Ice Hawks came ever-so-close to sweeping their way to the Pacific Junior Hockey League finals

Cole Svendson’s hat trick goal at the 8:24 mark of overtime gave the White Rock Whalers a 5-4 win over the Ice Hawks in game four on Monday night at Centennial Arena The result came after Delta produced three consecutive 4-1 victories to take a commanding lead in the best of seven series

The teams are back in action tonight (Thursday, 7:30 p.m.) at the Ladner Leisure Centre If necessary game six is slated for South Surrey Arena on Saturday (5 p.m.) and game seven would take place at North Delta’s Sungod Arena on d ( h )

offensively throughout the playoffs. The trio of Svendson, Zach Sherwin and Chris F bi d f 11 i ts le

Up until Monday, the Ice Hawks were doing an effective job against the dynamic trio, but drifted away from their game plan despite the heroics of goaltender Merik Erickson who made 41 saves Brayden Sinclair tied the

game at 3-3 with 6:23 remaining, only to see Sherwin restore the White Rock lead 12 seconds later on a 2-on-1 break Alex Lucchesi’s third of the playoffs with 3:09 left pulled the visitors even again to force overtime.

The teams were playing their third game in as many nights That didn’t stop White Rock coach Jason Rogers from leaning heavily on his top line, including playing every other shift in overtime.

“I feel bad for Merik because he made like three, five-star alarm saves that kept us alive and then we have a brain cramp (on the overtime winner) and let the rebound just sit there,” said Ice Hawks GM and head coach Steve Robinson who watched his team’s playoff win streak end at six games

“We haven’t had a game like this since game one (of the Grandview series) where we are going back-and-forth trading chances In the regular season we were a high octane team and that’s always in the holster where they just want to go for it like that Maybe they needed (one of these losses) to remember there is a reason the script is playing ‘defence wins championships’ where we need to be solid in the back end”

MARK BOOTH PHOTO

Ice Hawks goalie Merik Erickson stops Whalers’ Chris Fortems on Monday night.

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| 3 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms 2 Level townhome with open concept and spacious bedrooms in one of Tsawwassen’s most sought a er complexes “The Pillars”! Front and Back Pa�o, side by side underground parking with large storage area and in floor radiant heat are just a few of the features of this wonderful unit.

325 54th Street, Tsaw $1,498,000

2,488 sq. | 5 bedrooms | 2.5 bathrooms | 10,204 sq. lot

1,196 sq. | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 bathrooms

Updated 2 level end unit townhome in popular Pillars complex. SS appliances, quartz counters, wood flooring,

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$1,588,000

1206 Pacific Drive

Located in Stahaken on Pacific Drive, one of the nicest subdivisions in Tsawwassen, this 4 bdrm/3 bathroom home was custom built by Carl Jensen for the existing owner Grand entrance with vaulted foyer, large formal dining and living room

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$485,000 #116 812 Milton Street

Welcome to Hawthorne Place – well kept 1 Bed 1 Bath unit with 762 sq ft and a spacious 2 floor layout. This bright end-unit has South facing views of the Fraser River, with 2 sundrenched patios. Featuring insuite laundry, storage locker, and a secured parking spot. Located just up the hill from downtown New West, this self-managed building is close to the SkyTrain, schools, and the New West shopping center

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$1,588,000

4553 66 Street

Gorgeous 2 level home in East Ladner This Executive style home is located on a no through street near farmland and sits on a spacious 8448 sq ft lot with western back yard exposure. With over 2400 sq ft, this 3 bedroom/den + 3 bathroom has a bonus 800sq ft studio in the back, great space for studio, gym office or workshop. New flooring and interior paint, radiant heat flooring, 18 ft Vaulted ceilings in the foyer and living room welcome you to this fantastic main floor living floorplan. The kitchen is spacious and bright with island and family room overlooking the patio & garden. 3 bedrooms up including large primary and ensuite up with all 3 bedrooms having walkin closet. 4 Blocks to Holly Elementary and only 20 mins to Vancouver Call now for your viewing appointment.

$595,000

#201-1480 Foster Street White Rock

WELCOME TO WHITE ROCK SQUARE - Well kept 2 Bed, 2 Bath unit with over 1259 sqft. Vacant & ready to move in. This large unit has southwest ocean views, great layout, with an enclosed 8’x20’ solarium, in-suite storage room, large locker and secured parking. Located right in the heart of uptown White Rock & only steps to amenities: shopping, restaurants, park, recreation, transit & more. Solid concrete building with amazing amenities area & roof top deck with spectacular views! Enjoy over 1000sqft common area with fireplace, pool table, card tables, lounge & kitchen. Heat and Hot water included in maintenance.

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$2,388,000 | 4605 Garry Street, Delta

For Sale

Stunning modern oasis - your family home awaits! You’ll be greeted by warmth & elegance when you enter this fully renovated 2151 sq ft 4 bed/2 bath home. Natural light highlights the open concept layout that flows seamlessly from the kitchen to the living area w/ a beautiful fireplace & incredible finishes throughout. The kitchen is a true masterpiece w/ top of the line S/S subzero appliances & a wolf gas range, sleek countertops & ample cabinet space Upstairs you’ll find three cozy bedrooms & a full suite downstairs & lrg rec room for in-laws or home office. Entertain year round in the perfectly manicured & large fenced backyard, or on your bright & spacious balcony This charming corner lot property is sure to capture your heart & make you feel right at home. Space for all of the toys!

$1,449,000 | 8 4638 Orca Way, Delta

Seaside by Mosaic. “M Plan” Show Suite, 1/2 Duplex in one of the best locations in the entire complex. Featuring over 2,246sqft of open concept living, this breathtaking unit boasts luxury & magazine worthy designs the moment you enter Enjoy your morning coffee year round on the covered balcony while watching the eagles soar & deer roam in the protected green belt behind Take in your spectacular ocean views from the upper tower level in your bright, open-concept interior with 3 stories & plenty of natural light making it the perfect sanctuary to call home Interior features 4 bedrooms + 3 bathrooms, swoon worthy walk-in closet & ensuite. With its convenient location, beautiful scenery, & comfortable living space, this home is a great opportunity to enjoy a peaceful lifestyle.

$589,900 | 204 16 Lakewood Drive, Vancouver

For Sale

Luxuries + Convenience This fully renovated 758 sq. ft 2 bedroom 1 bathroom condo is situated in an incredible location Bus, restaurants + commuting at your doorstep Enjoy the expansive open concept living space, top of the line appliances & spa inspired bathroom w/ in-floor heating. Over sized windows w/ Tree-top views from all rooms + a balcony! Enjoy the convenience of being close to shops, restaurants, and entertainment, all while living in this turn-key home. Updates include: flooring, paint, electrical, closet organizers, granite countertops. Windows/ Decks have been replaced. 1 LRG storage (same level) + 1 secured underground parking. Showings by appointment only

Detached Garage, Turn-key rancher & lrg 11,062 sq. ft. lot in one of the best pockets of Ladner 2461 sq. ft. home underwent a major SGDI renovation in 2015 & features quality craftsmanship, luxurious materials + impressive details of finishing throughout.Chef kitchen w/ 2 toned cabinetry, over-sized windows, 10 ft ceilings + gas fireplace. 4 bed/3bath home w/ side by side laundry + mud-room. Enjoy sunshine + quiet in your private yard & entertain year round surrounded w/ lush landscaping, 25’10”x17’8” covered patio w/ low maintenance concrete, bright skylights & built in speakers that will impress all guests.This home is truly spectacular and needs to be seen to appreciate Stones throw away from Delta Secondary/Memorial Park + downtown Ladner

| 1074

The West Vancouver opportunity you’ve been waiting for! Look no further than this immaculate 4-bedroom home with jaw dropping SW views of the Lions Gate Bridge, Stanley Park, UBC + Vancouver Island. This original family-owned home is situated on a 50x122 lot with 2207sqft of living space, showing true pride in ownership Enjoy cooking in the kitchen with views out of every window, or enjoy the same views from the yard and deck space. Renovate, build your dream home or live in the home as is there are endless opportunities! Plus, you’ll be just steps away from Leyland Park, and walking distance from Ambleside park/ beach, schools, and Park Royal. Don’t miss out on this amazing West Vancouver opportunity

$750,000 | 519 20673 78 Ave, Langley

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You’ll fall in love with the Westcoast modern architecture, bold exterior & breathtaking features! This is your chance to purchase a South Facing SUB PENTHOUSE unit in the ‘luxury acoustic rated’ & meticulously crafted “Grayson.” Sub Penthouse “A2” floor-plan that features 1102 sq ft of open luxury

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$559,000 | 520 20673 78 Ave, Langley Just

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$645,000

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EXTRA LARGE 875 SQ.FT. 1 BEDROOM & DEN CONDO UNIT. SOUTH FACING 140 SQ.FT. COVERED BALCONY. 2 PARKING STALLS. MLS# R2751867

$1,319,000

$799,000

$769,000

FULLY RENOVATED 1,602 SQ.FT. CONDO! CONCRETE, STEEL CONSTRUCTION, BRICK BUILDING!

#505-1350 VIEW CRESCENT, TSAWWASSEN

BEAUTIFUL, OPEN LAYOUT! FEATURING 2 BEDROOMS, DEN, FAMILY ROOM, GOURMET KITCHEN, OVERSIZE, OPEN LIVING & DINING AREA!, CALIFORNIA SHUTTERS, IMPRESSIVE, NEW FIREPLACE & MUCH MORE! A MUST SEE! VIEW MORE PICTURES AT MLS# R2748853

NATURE LOVERS’ GALORE!

STEPS FROM THE BEAUTIFUL CENTENNIAL BEACH! PRIVATE BACK GARDENS. OFFERING A LIFESTYLE YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS! NATURE TRAILS, THE BEST BEACH IN THE LOWER MAINLAND, BIKE TRAILS, PLAYGROUND FOR CHILDREN, 1 OF A KIND WILDLIFE, KAYAKING, PADDLE BOARDING, KITE SURFING, BOATING & SO MUCH MORE! MLS# R2746936

#301-5099 SPRINGS BOULEVARD, TSAWWASSEN

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It is truly a priveledge to live the urban water life, in this custom Floating Home. To own a piece of heaven that offers you privacy such as this along with being close to Vancouver and only minutes to open waters of the Salish Sea. Not just one property but two with a full 132 ft frontage, deep water lot, boat lift, 60’ dock and H/C water at boat. Keep your toys safe, warm and protected in the custom engineered, heated 796 sq ft triple bay shop/garage. The home is pure luxury with custom designer touchs by Jane Dabrowski, everywhere. An IMF float and a one of a kind home conceived and designed by Jennifer Heath and built by Pinnacle Homes The home welcomes you with solid walnut

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1576PineSpringsLane $1,699,000 BestfloorplanintheSprings.5Bdrmsincluding 2ndmasteronthemain. Likenewwithextraadded upgrades.

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102-128055Street $799,000 Sandpiperbuildingintheheartof Tsawwassen.Over1400sq.ft.with3 patios.

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Fabulous 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo, centrally located in one of Tsawwassen's finest buildings (La Mirage) Featuring huge sunny private decks overlooking golf course This spacious as-new condo has a great floor plan, new appliances and flooring. In well-managed concrete building on quiet street just steps from the Town-Center and Pets are allowed! Condos like this rarely come to market. Don't miss this opportunity.

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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

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5368 4A AVENUE

Fabulous views of North Shore Mountains and Boundary Bay This great 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home has been extensively updated, recent updates includes an outstanding pool, patio and deck areas Home also features gourmet kitchen which opens to a large great room and deck area that takes advantage of the fabulous views Just move in and enjoy your resort at home

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5040 10A AVENUE

$1,399,000

Great updated split level home on a quiet street in Upper Tsawwassen This home has many updates featuring a new kitchen, bathrooms, metal roof and windows Excellent floor plan with 4 bdrms, 4 bathrooms and totally separate office or studio. Yard has been newly landscaped with sunny southern exposed yard and has a double access shed for that handyman Home has been priced to sell and is listed $90,000 below 2023 assessed value

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

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$3,500,000

4950 CEDAR SPRINGS DRIVE LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION!!! One of the best single family homes on Tsawwassen Springs Golf Course with fabulous views of lake and golf course and sunny western exposed yard Home features a great floor plan with 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and Fabulous Great Room that open to beautiful views of Golf course lake and wildlife This home is approx. 2600 sq. ft. with an oversized garage with room for golf cart and the best location for guest parking Don't miss this RARE find!!!

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Fabulous 180 degree ocean, Mount Baker and farmland views This gorgeous home was custom designed by Keith Baker & built by one of Tsawwassen's best builders The high end finishing, quality workmanship, views and location make this 6,000 sq ft custom built home one of Tsawwassen's finest homes This special home has an excellent floor plan that works for many lifestyles and also has a 1 bdrm suite The home features a spectacular rooftop deck with putting green, jacuzzi, fireplace and outstanding views Make your dreams come true with this one of a kind masterpiece Call for your exclusive viewing Call ROBIN 604-868-2844

Fabulous opportunity to purchase one of Ladner's historic family businesses This great pub is located on Ladner's inner harbour with marine access and potential marine business. The business has been great for decades and now is time for another buyer to put their own business ideas and energy to continue this long established pub This purchase price also includes the liquor licence for Ladner Liquor Store

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5382 CRESCENT DRIVE

• LUXURIOUS 6,700+ SQ.FT CUSTOM HOME ON PARK LIKE 20,000 SQ.FT LOT

• CENTRAL WEST LADNER LOCATION, WALKING DISTANCE TO ALL MAJOR AMENITIES

• 2 BEDROOM SELF CONTAINED SUITE WITH OWN LAUNDRY

• DETACHED 900 SQ.FT SHOP AT THE REAR OF THE PROPERTY

3-5053 47 AVENUE

• 4 BED 3 BATH TOWNHOUSE IN LADNER VILLAGE

• WALKING DISTANCE TO ALL MAJOR AMENITIES INCLUDING SCHOOLS, PARKS AND SHOPPING

• BRIGHT SUNNY SOUTH EXPOSURE, TURNKEY LIVING AND RECENT UPDATES

• 2 CAR GARAGE WITH LANEWAY ACCESS.

5575

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• CONVENIENT CENTRAL LADNER VILLAGE LOC.

• PRICED TO SELL AT $1,899,900

8-9405 121 STREET

• SPACIOUS 3 BED 3 BATH T/H

• CENTRAL LOCATION CLOSE TO SKYTRAIN, TRANSIT, SCHOOLS & SURREY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

• TANDEM 2 CAR GARAGE

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5108

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• UNBEATABLE CENTRAL WEST LADNER LOCATION

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$759,000

“GOLF COURSE VIEW!”

Spacious 1350 sq.ft. corner suite overlooking the 17th hole of the Beach Grove Golf Course You don’t need to be a golfer to enjoy this year round view Loads of updates including kitchen, bathrooms, hardwood floors & more... Just move in! Huge wraparound deck as well as direct in & out from the suite This 2 bedroom & 2 bathroom suite feels like a house Steps to shopping,transit,recreation and all amenities.Looking for the best? Here it is!

JUST LISTED @ $842,000

$799,000

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Bright and spacious 2 bedroom 2 bathroom In floor radiant heat, and 3 large patios of outdoor living space. New flooring and new blinds Workshop, newer roof and boiler Underground parking stall and storage locker Central location just steps away from Tsawwassen town center, shopping and public transportation Sharon 604-868-2827

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FOLKES,

Janet Elisabeth (nee

Draycott) September 18, 1932 - February 2, 2023

Janet was the youngest of three girs (her siblngs, Josephine and Jennifer) born to George Dougas Draycott and Mabel Agnes (nee Kdston) n Brentford Middesex near London, Engand As a chld she ived through the WWII Blitz on London Gven the crcumstances her family frequently moved around Engand, and between the ages of 6 and 15 Janet studied at six schools She admitted that she never liked school and aways asked to go and sit with her sister Jen who loved schoo deary

At a young age Janet knew chidren woud play an important role n her ife; and by age 10 she was caring for the neighbour’s chldren At 14, one of her first jobs was walking prams wth chldren-n-convalescence aong the waterfront of Worthing Ths ater progressed, at age 16, to ong shfts caring for the babies and toddlers at the Nationa Chidren’s Home (orphanage) n Alverstoke

Between 18-21 years od, Janet completed her forma nurse’s trainng at the Belgrave Chldren’s Hosptal n London and then worked at Stratum Chldren’s Hospita untl 1956 In what may have been her first trave itch, she bravely headed off to Canada aone, at the age of 24 In Toronto, she found work mmediately at the Toronto Chidren’s Hospita, where she was immersed n the oys and sorrows of the nursing profession She intended to stay only for a year but met and fell n ove wth Peter at the expat assocation, The Overseas League They marred in 1958 lived in Toronto and later bought ther first home n Missssauga Once marred, her attention turned to what she deemed one of the most important obs raisng her own four chidren In 1975 the family moved to Tsawwassen and ater, having a ltte more ndependent time, she returned to work part tme at Tsawwassen’s Card and Cande shop at the Deta Fair Mal

Janet loved to travel and made t a part of her life from her md 20s onwards She sad, at the end of her ife, that she had traveled to every country she had ever wanted to, dong so aone when she was younger, then with Peter, and ater with her children and cose frends, Wn, Bea, Thea and others

In 1995 Peter succumbed to a four year struggle wth cancer and Janet lost her partner of nearly 40 years Instead of turnng inwards, mum opened her lfe to a new raison d’etre by vounteerng much of her free time wth loca chartes

Janet was an actve volunteer for over 20 years at the Deta Hosptal Auxliary thrft store n Ladner She aso gave her time to the KnVilage Communty Centre n Tsawwassen, staffing the front desk, managng the cash bar for the Saturday nght dances and assstng with the afternoon movies In these simpe but necessary tasks, needed to support fundrasng for community servces, Janet found fufillment Whie she may never have measured her contrbution to mprovng the ives of others and the concomitant benefit to her wel-being, we beieve our mother benefitted both physicaly and mentaly, and so enjoyed a rcher, onger lfe due to her community involvement For many years she bowled at Tsawwassen Lawn Bowlng Club, then later transitoned to carpet bowling and euchre at the Kin Centre Specia thanks to Mum’s friend Dolores and others who regularly drove her to Kin Centre after Mum gave up driving Janet loved Tsawwassen but she was stil British at heart One treasured memory is the trp Janet and her chidren took to the UK n 2012 to celebrate her 80th brthday We vsited the places where she ived and worked It was a truy wonderfu holday for al

Janet was predeceased by her husband Peter and her ssters Jo and Jen and their respective husbands Ron and Rod She wil be remembered wth much ove and many cherished memories by her children Sharon, Amanda (Scott), Nicoa (John), Michae (Clare), grandchidren Declan, Kal, Emlyn, Madeine, Coln, Ianna, Sarah and Anya, neces and nephews in the UK, and many friends

Our thanks to Mum’s long-tme personal physican, Dr Tom Martn; as wel as Dr Peter O’Connor and the numerous medcal professionas who guded her care durng recent years Mum had a specia apprecation for the truly caring firefighters and paramedics of Deta To the first responders who were there to help n her times of great need, we thank you

A celebraton of lfe wl be planned for a future date

Those wanting to be informed shoud send a message to: janetfolkes@gmal com

We love you Mum XO from all of us

GODFREY, Esther Maude (Townsend)

March 9, 1931 to February 11, 2023

Esther Godfrey passed away peacefuly on February 11, 2023, surrounded by the ove and grattude of her famly She was happiy marred to A for 69 years, untl his passng in August 2022, and she rejoined hm in time for Valentine’s Day, the anniversary of their first date

Esther was born in Selkirk, Mantoba, the third and youngest chld of Ted and Lilian Townsend She spent ten formatve years in Brtle Manitoba where she made a number of close and lfelong frendships before her famiy moved to Winnipeg, where she met Al at Kelvin Hgh Schoo Theirs is a ove story that spanned 75 years

In 1952, Esther graduated from the Universty of Mantoba with a B A in Psychology She and Al marred n 1953 and moved to Toronto to begin rasng ther famiy In 1968 they moved west to Richmond, BC Esther dedicated herself to home-makng and parentng, honng her consderable skils in cooking, bakng, sewing, gardening and entertainng She and Al loved to host famiy and friends and were always interested in others and their lves They aso traveled extensvey and enjoyed learnng about different places and cultures In 2008 they moved to South Surrey and became engaged n that community Throughout her ife Esther was a master at makng friendships and maintainng them through regular correspondence, phone cals and vsits

Esther worked part-time doing ntellgence testing in Toronto area schoos and the Hospita for Sck Children When A’s work took them to Taiwan for five years, she worked aongside him as Office Manager

Esther was aso a lfelong volunteer, enriching her lfe as wel as the communities she served Some exampes are Gir Guides of Canada, South Pee Untarian Church, Rchmond Carefree Society, Fraservew Lodge, and her PEO Sisterhood Chapter AX In 1978, she was honoured as Richmond’s “Citzen of the Year” for her work as supervsor of the Carefree daycare program She had earned her Early Chldhood Educator certficate in order to fulfil those responsibiities

Esther found much joy n famiy She took great nterest and pride in the lves, partners and careers of her chidren and grandchildren Esther s warmly remembered as a loving mother to Ruth (Tom) Stubens, Kate Vick, and John (Karen) Godfrey; grandmother to Jennifer (Dave) Owen Bryan (Aexandra) and Dean (Emma) Godfrey, Carl (Lylah) and Paul Stubens; and great-grandmother to Brock Godfrey and Wiliam Owen She was lookng forward to wecomng Madeyn Esther Godfrey, who arrived later in the month In addition, she is fondly remembered by her elder sister Muriel, several dear cousins, a niece and severa nephews, as wel as other extended family and close friends

The famly woud like to thank Dr Scott Garrison and Dr Laura Jane Henderson for their decades of care and support We also extend our sincere gratitude to al the staff at Augustne House n Ladner for ther kindness and compassionate care over the past two years

Esther was cremated and a Celebraton of Lfe wil be hed n the Spring Given the great diversty of need, donatons to your preferred charty n Esther’s memory woud be most welcome

Fond memories linger every day, Remembrance keeps them near.

CHENG, Fook Chin (George)

Fook Chn (George) Cheng passed away on March 1, 2023, at the age of 91 He was known as George to hs frends and famly, Ba Ba to his 6 chidren, and Gung Gung to his 13 grandchldren He was born on July 6, 1931, in Sunwui In 1948 he married his wife Yu Chow (Liy) Cheng and immigrated to Canada n 1951, followed by his wfe n 1956

Together they started a new ife in Ladner and farmed 100 acres of turnips and potatoes untl they retired in 1998

Fook dedicated hs life to building a successfu business and providing for hs famly He taught hs family the value of a strong work ethc and the mportance of famiy Fook oved spendng time with his famiy and aways spoke proudly of them

He was a very socia, outgoing, and generous man

Fook made annual donations to the Delta Hospital

We wil aways remember his laugh and smile

He s predeceased by his son, Robert, and his wife, Yu Chow (Liy) He s survived by hs children, Suse, Bruce, Wiliam, Esie, and May, and his 13 grandchildren

A service wl be held at the Richmond Funeral

Home on Thursday, March 16 at 10 am n leu of flowers, please consder a donation in his memory to the Deta Hospita and Community Health

Love’s greatest gift is

KNAUER, Margaret "Peggy" A.

July 2, 1937 March 3, 2023

It is w th great sadness that Peggy’s fami y announces her passing on Friday, March 3, 2023 She w ll be deep y missed and n our hearts with memories of ove aughter and amazing strength She was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, James D Knauer; sister Joan E W lson; and parents, Ronald and Margaret W lson She s surv ved by her son Jeff Knauer (Jane) daughter Jen Le gh (Bryce), son Bruce Knauer (Berma), and daughter Laurie (Randy) Loving Nana to Ben Megan, Karson, Emel a, Jessica, Sarah, Belle and Breezy

She was a wonderfu mum, wife, nana and friend to many and w ll be dear y missed

We wou d like to thank the staff at Honeydo, Sunrise of Lynn Val ey, LGH and Evergreen House for their care and support

In l eu of flowers, please consider a donat on to the Alzheimer Society of BC To write condolences to the fam ly, p ease go to mckenziefuneralservices com

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COLLECTOR will purchase FIREARMS & AMMUNITION

Military & Civilian Modern & Antque Frearms Ca : 604-290-1911 Ema : jimmygunns@gmail com

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604-946-8899

LAND ASSEMBLY

Excellent opportunity to purchase these 2 homes with potential for 3 lots. Beautiful south exposed backyards overlooking farmland, providing so much privacy and a beautiful tranquil setting Quiet cul-de-sac location close to Cromie Park, Ladner Elementary and more.

4810

42A Avenue, Ladner $1,399.00 // 4818 42A Avenue, Ladner $1,399.00

NATURES BEAUTY - INCREDIBLE WATERFRONT VIEWS!

This rarely available 1,543 square foot, corner condo facing directly toward the river is absolutely a must to see!

Featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, dining area, den and spacious kitchen - views from almost every window. Updated kitchen with granite countertops, engineered hardwood flooring, newer windows, 2 parking spots and massive storage locker. Amazing 732 square foot wrap around deck with access to the courtyard. Riverwest is one of Ladners desirable complexes with great amenities including a workshop.

101,

4743 W River Road, Ladner $989,000

BEAUTIFUL NEW HOME READY FOR QUICK POSSESSION

Fantastic 2,437 square foot, 3 level home in desirable Hawthorne area. This bright open concept features a gourmet kitchen with island and quartz countertops; a living room with gas fireplace; and a spacious dining area to accommodate all your family dinners. Spacious master bedroom with spa-like 6-piece ensuite. Total of 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. Bonus flex room on 3rd floor is great for a media room, play room on teen bedroom. Radiant heat and R/I for A/C. Close to school, shopping & parks. Don’t wait on this fantastic opportunity! Quality craftsmanship & elegance by Ladner Homes. 2-5-10 Home Warranty Call now for details.

5278 Westminster Avenue, Ladner $1,699,000