Delta Optimist April 13 2023

NOTICEOFFIRST,SECOND,ANDTHIRDREADINGS

Noticeisherebygiven that DeltaCity Council will consider giving first, second, and third readingstothebylawsreferencedbelowatitsRegular Meetingat 4:00p.m.onMonday,April17,2023intheCouncilChamber,4500ClarenceTaylorCrescent,Delta,BC

Rezoning,RoadClosureandCancellation,andDevelopmentPermit FileNo LU009302(BylawNos 8217and8218)

Location: 4989BridgeStreet,4905,4909,and4915ElliottStreet

Applicant: McGregorWark,HeadwaterLivingInc Telephone: 604-899-2020

Purpose: Application for Rezoning, Road Closure and Cancellation, and Development Permit in order to consolidate the subjectpropertiesanda3241m2City-ownedlanetoconstruct(i)asix-storeymixed-usebuildingwith1,398m2ofcommercial area and parking at-grade, (ii) parking on the second level, and (iii) 128 residential units on the upper four levels. This applicationisconsistentwithDelta’sOfficialCommunityPlan

DeltaZoningBylawNo.7600,2017,AmendmentBylawNo.8217,2023

To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No 7600, 2017” by rezoning the subject properties as shown on Map No 1 from Service Commercial 2 (CS2) to Comprehensive Development Zone No 25 (CDZ25) to permit a mixed-use building comprising of residentialandcommercialuses TheproposednewCDZ25zonewouldalsoreducethenumberofrequiredparkingspaces dedicatedforresidentialvisitorsfrom13to6

DeltaRoadClosureandCancellationBylawNo.8218,2023

Tocloseandcancelapproximately3241m2 ofCity-ownedlaneidentifiedas“LanetobeClosed”asshownonMapNo 2prior tothelandsbeingdisposedofinaccordancewiththeCommunityCharterandtransferredtothepropertyowneraspartofa conditional road transfer and exchange agreement In return, Delta would receive 5276m2 of new road dedication along TrenantStreet,ElliottStreet,BridgeStreet,andTrenantLaneasidentifiedas“RoadtobeDedicated”asshownonMapNo 3

The proposed conditional road transfer and exchange agreement does not contemplate additional compensation for the differenceintotalareastobeexchanged

DevelopmentPermitLU009302

To regulate the form and character of a mixed-use residential and commercial building in the Ladner Village Core (LVC) DevelopmentPermitArea

StaffContact:PaulBelzile–604-952-3155

MapNo.1–BylawNo.8217

MapNo.2–BylawNo.8218

MapNo.3–BylawNo.8218

FORMOREINFORMATIONREGARDINGTHEPROPOSEDPROJECT

Materialsrelatedtotheproposalsuchastheproposedbylaws,detailedmapsandotherinformationmaybeinspectedatDeltaCityHall,4500ClarenceTaylorCrescent,Delta,BC,Mondayto Friday,excludingstatutoryholidaysfrom8:30a.m.to4:45p.m.fromThursday,April6,2023toMonday,April17,2023oronlineathttps://letstalk.delta.ca/lu009302.

Ifyouhaveageneralinquiryregardingtheproposedbylawsorifyouwouldlikeassistancetoinspectanyrelevantdocumentation,pleasecontacttheDevelopmentDepartmentby emailatcpd@delta.caorbyphoneat604-946-3380

Correspondence received up to 12:00 pm on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 will be included in the Agenda package. Correspondence received after and up to 10:00 a.m on Monday,April17,2023willbeprovidedtoCouncilinaseparatepackagepriortothestartofthemeeting Allcorrespondencewillformpartofthepublicrecordforthisproposaland mustincludeyournameandfulladdress.

Thosewishingtoprovidecommentontheproposedbylawsmaydosointhefollowingways:

Emailmayor-council@delta.ca OR

Writeto: MayorandCouncil CityofDelta 4500ClarenceTaylorCrescent Delta,BCV4K3E2

Viewlookingeastatthecourtyardfromabove thebuildingsonDeltaStreet.

View looking northwest at the corner of Bridge StreetandElliottStreet

The rain held off on Saturday for the Easter Egg hunt at Diefenbaker Park. The event, along with a pancake breakfast was hosted by the Tsawwassen Rotary Club. On Sunday, the Ladner Business Association hosted its Easter Parade in Ladner Village and an Easter egg hunt in Memorial

Preparing for Delta Spring Clean-Up

Take advantage of 505-Junk’s largest discount of the year - $50 off all outside, inside, and apartment pickups

Spring cleaning has officially started for many of us which means our junk is starting to pile up.

With Delta’s Spring Clean-Up right around the corner, it’s important to be aware that despite the best efforts of the City of Delta, they may not be able to pick up all the items that you want to throw out – and that’s where 505-Junk can help.

Locally owned 505-Junk was founded in 2011 by then KPU students Barry Hartman and Scott Foran out of the basement of Hartman’s parent’s home in South Delta. Today, their junk removal company 505-Junk has a fleet of 12 Trucks vehicles and employs over 45 people

“Our mission is to help you regain space in your homes while you do your spring cleaning,” said Hartman, CEO of 505-Junk “We can take larger items from anywhere including apartments and inside homes, unlike the City of Delta pickup that requires your junk to be curbside for pickup.”

505-Junk always sends a truck team of two uniformed staff to do all the loading, so you don’t have to worry about lifting any items you want removed.

And remember, the City of Delta pickup has a full pickup truck maximum and takes your materials to the Vancouver landfill; 505-Junk has no maximum –They’ll take all the junk you’ve got to private transfer stations to be recycled.

To help with your checklist, here is a list of materials that are not accepted in the City of Delta’s Spring Clean-Up but that 505-Junk will pickup:

• Loose materials

• Mattresses and box springs

• Refrigerators

• Electronics

• Small appliances (microwaves, vacuums, etc)

• Construction materials (wood, drywall, counters, etc)

• Flooring

• Concrete

Ifyoufindanyoftheitemsinthepreviouslist duringyourspringcleaning, call604-505-5865 sevendaysaweektogetafreequoteandto scheduleapickup. Youcanalsovisit www.505junk.comusingpromocodeDelta50.

And don’t forget, if you’re unable to get your materials curbside, or live in an apartment, don’t worry, just give them a call at 604-505-5865 and we’ll be happy to help.

505-Junk would like to thank their existing customers for supporting a local business And to the rest of South Delta, they look forward to helping you regain your space this spring as well.

UPFRONT

DeltaPoliceaidhorsesstuckinHighway17accident

IAN JACQUES

ijacques@delta-optimist com

Delta Police officers are receiving praise on social media after coming to the aid of some horses in a trailer stuck in an accident scene on Highway 17 Thursday.

Angela Booth Loewen posted on Facebook Friday thanking the officers for their efforts

“Tonight (Thursday) we got stuck on Highway 17 with our horse(s) in a trailer just ahead of us After five hours and not sure when we will move as news was saying 11 p m we needed to get them water,” she wrote in her post. “A huge thank you to the Delta Police coming out to help one of the barn dads get through the traffic with water. We all greatly appreciate this.”

DPD in turn thanked Loewen for her positive words and support in a Facebook post of their own.

“Today, we are feel-

ing very grateful for the support we receive from our community, and the help we are able to provide on a daily basis Thank you for your positive words,” said DPD.

“The horses needed water. Thinking nothing of it, our officers worked with the motorist, and one of the “barn dads” who brought water. The officers helped the barn dad get through the stopped traffic to tend the horses

“The officers didn’t think anything of their efforts, it is part of the job. Helping. This morning, we woke to a post in one of our local community Facebook groups, thanking our officers for their effort and work. The outpouring of support in the comments on that post are very appreciated by every DPD officer, especially the ones that were working yesterday afternoon at that collision scene ”

According to police, a loaded semi-truck was

unable to stop in time, colliding with the concrete barrier dividing eastbound traffic from westbound traffic The semi-truck also collided with two eastbound cars.

“As a result of contacting the centre barrier, 10 concrete barriers were moved out of place, including several that were pushed out into the westbound traffic lanes,” said police. “One westbound car was struck by a concrete barrier as the collision occurred. The concrete barriers came to rest in a manner that physically blocked the westbound traffic from being able to pass the collision location.”

Police say in total, four vehicles were involved, and one occupant was transferred to hospital for minor injuries.

“The clean-up of this collision was a complex operation,” said police “All three passenger cars required tows, as well as the semi-truck and

trailer In addition to the towing of the vehicles, an environmental team was required for fuel clean-up at the scene. Once the vehicles were

clear, the concrete barriers needed to be moved out of the traffic lanes”

The concrete barriers were finally cleared from the road at 7:25 p m

Thursday night resulting in the first westbound lane opening at 7:30 p m and both westbound lanes fully opening at 7:45 p m

SUBMITTED PHOTO

Delta Police aided a number of horses in a trailer that were stuck for hours behind a major accident on Highway 17 last Thursday night.

Illnesscostsamajorfactorinschooldistrictbudget

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist com

It’s all about “right sizing” the Delta School District’s operating budget

That’s how secretary treasurer Nicola Christ described coming up with a balanced budget for 2023/24, which contains no significant cuts while taking into account a complex myriad of financial considerations.

On Tuesday, Christ provided the Optimist with a rundown on the budgeting decisions, focused on decreasing program areas that have had limited impact on students, while also mitigating risk and ensuring long-term sustainability by reducing the reliance on reserve funds.

The savings include staffing model changes

for librarians, but no loss of positions, as well as a couple of vacancies not filled in the vehicle servicing department and changes to educational programs that have the least impact.

The district is anticipating an increase in the number of English Language Learners and a decrease in the number of Inclusive Learning students in Levels 1, 2 and 3, which will decrease the amount of targeted funding overall for Inclusive Learning support

The district for the 2022/23 school year ended up receiving more funding than expected due to increased enrolment, International Student Program revenues and investment income, all factors that are helping to keep the

district in the black. However, Christ noted the international program has not yet regained its previous level, so the district will continue to budget cautiously when it comes to that area.

Meanwhile, additional dollars from the province and a projected increase of almost 100 students for 2023/24 will help the district cover operational cost increases.

The district will also direct operational sav-

ings elsewhere including covering increasing illness costs that had not been budgeted, with the aim to rely less on reserve funding to cover those costs

“We are fortunate that our early concerns regarding another difficult budget year were alleviated by the increase in operating grant funding received. This means that we were able to make strategic budget decisions to address cost increases without compounding some of the reductions made in previous years This year, it has become clear that the amount currently budgeted for illness costs is no longer sufficient given the upward trend in staff illness, ” Christ said.

The annual operating budget for 2023/24 is $187.3 million, up by

$6.2 million from the 2022/23.

“Through our budget public engagement process, we recognize that providing support for Inclusive Learning continues to be a top priority for many of our rights holders Inclusive Learning will remain a priority for using reserve funds to ensure continued levels of service quality. Additional priorities include supporting early literacy for students of Indigenous ancestry, regular staffing contingency, including increased illness costs, and replacement of aging technology,” Christ added.

A public input meeting on the budget will be held on Tuesday, April 18 at the school board’s offices in Ladner, starting at 7:30 p.m.

The Delta School District will hold a public meeting to solicit input on this year`s budget this Tuesday, April 18 at the school board officein Ladner.

193-unitresidentialcomplex proposedforLadnerTrunksite

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist com

Council, at their Committee of the Whole meeting on April 4, heard from the applicant behind a proposal for a major new residential development on Ladner Trunk Road.

Bassi Properties/ Highmark Homes Ltd. recently submitted a rezoning proposal for a 193-unit residential development at 5349, 5359 and 5367 Ladner Trunk Rd. and 4834 and 4844 53 St

The project would comprise two apartment buildings with five levels of residential over an above-ground park-

ing structure, for a total of six-storeys for each building

The development would have 115 market condos in one building and 78 rentals in the second building, with units from 400-to-1,350 square feet.

Having indoor and outdoor amenity space, the project also has 187 parking spaces as well as 31 visitor parking spots.

There are two singledetached dwellings on Ladner Trunk Road, which would be demolished while the remaining properties are currently vacant An adjacent funeral home at the corner of Ladner Trunk

Road and 53 Street is not involved and would remain.

The applicant is also proposing to acquire the existing municipal lane dedication that connects Ladner Trunk Road and 53 Street through the centre of the site to consolidate the properties

The proposal would exceed the maximum height and density under the Official Community Plan (OCP) designation for the site, so an amendment to the OCP is required.

Still in its early days, the application is to also have a public consultation process, which needs to be approved by council.

BurvillaHousebatcolonyfacingthreat?

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist com

Metro Vancouver hopes measures can protect the bat colony living in an historic Delta house from a threat that’s been detected in B C for the first time.

Located at Deas Island Regional Park, the Burvilla House, also known as the Burr Heritage House, is home to around 3,000 bats, mostly Yuma bats and little brown bats, the largest nursery colony of bats in B C

They rely on the habitat at the regional park and the surrounding area for food, mainly insects and thousands of mosquitoes.

Nine species have been detected in the house and the colony

is monitored by Metro Vancouver and the South Coast Bat Society

They have been in the house for around 20 years but monitoring increased in 2016 after it was found the colony grew significantly in the attic.

They now face a potential threat as the province this week announced that the fungus that causes white nose syndrome in bats has been detected in bat guano in the Grand Forks area.

Since the arrival of the fungus on the west coast of the United States in 2016, the province has been monitoring for its arrival in B.C.

The province notes that the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship is working with multiple

partners to implement enhanced surveillance for the disease, as well as reduce threats to bat habitat. Since bats eat a wide variety of insects and pests, they are essential for keeping B C’s ecosystems in balance

The public is asked to contact the BC Community Bat Program or the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship with any information on the location of winter bat roosting sites, unusual behaviour, such as flying during the day, and observations of dead bats.

Markus Merkens, Natural Resource Management Specialist for Metro Vancouver, told the Optimist that bat colonies within regional parks have been monitored for a number of

years, and this year the regional district will once again issue a permit to the BC Community Bat Program to monitor and to collect guano from known colonies within the regional parks system, including at Deas Island Regional Park. The guano will be sent to a lab for analysis to confirm species identification and detect the presence of white nose syndrome related pathogens, he said, adding that monitoring for white nose syndrome is the first step in managing its impact.

“Metro Vancouver has also been providing bat researchers connected with Wildlife Conservation Society Canada access to colonies in regional parks to test whether probiotic

inoculations could be an effective means of protecting native bats from the effects of white nose syndrome. The society is working with researchers at Thompson Rivers and McMaster universities to develop a preventative approach based on naturally occurring soil bacteria that can help protect bats from the white nose syndrome fungus,” said Merkens.

The province notes that white nose syndrome was first discovered in New York state in 2006 and has spread to 38 states and eight provinces The associated mortality is responsible for three Canadian bat species being listed as “endangered” under the federal Species at Risk Act

The fungus is primar-

ily spread by bat-to-bat contact. The fungus doesn’t affect humans, but people may spread fungus spores through the movement of contaminated clothing and gear, or through accidental translocation of bats

Because there is currently no proven prevention or treatment for white nose syndrome, the best approach for bat conservation is the reduction of other threats to support healthy, resilient bat populations as they face this disease

Scientists are working together to better understand bat behaviour and habitat use in the winter when bats are most at risk from the fungus Visit the BC Community Bat Program at https://bcbats ca/ for more information.

SpringClean-upstartsin TsawwassenandLadner

The program is within the cities solid waste budget

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist com

The annual Spring Clean-up is back next week

The City of Delta’s excess and bulky-item curbside collection program is an expanded pick-up service where households can place excess or bulky items curbside for collection

Starting in Tsawwassen on Monday, April 17 and then Ladner, April 18, the collection moves to North Delta on Wednesday, April 26 if your regular collection

is Wednesday, but on Thursday, April 27 if your regular collection day is Thursday.

After a two-year pause due to the pandemic, the program returned last year,

The city is reminding residents that the program has restrictions and people should make sure to check the list of accepted and not accepted items.

Material must not be placed out any sooner than the weekend prior to scheduled collection and all items must be bagged or bundled.

The city also notes

that garbage items will be collected first and that scrap metal items will be collected second, using a separate vehicle.

This may result in scrap metal items being picked up at a later date than the scheduled Spring Clean-Up collection The city notes that if this occurs, leave the metal items curbside and crews will come back to remove the materials

The program is within Delta’s solid waste budget and includes other programs such as the Large Item Pick-up program

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OPINION

Celebrating success

An email in my inbox a few weeks back has prompted me to write my column this week.

A resident, who I will not name, was critical of our perceived lack of arts and entertainment coverage and questioned why we put such an emphasis on sports coverage

I politely responded back that we endeavour to provide balanced coverage to the arts, sports and other community events and groups and that one does not outweigh the other. Sometimes, due to space constraints, we can’t always get everything in the print edition, which is why we are pushing more content to our ever-growing website.

As for our sports coverage, thanks to longtime sports editor and community news reporter Mark Booth, the Optimist has arguably one of the best community sports sections in the province

Case in point has been the last two months – possibly the busiest stretch for Mark in his 30-plus years working for the Optimist.

He has been burning the candle at both ends spending a lot of evenings in hockey rinks, gymnasiums and on the sports fields, covering Delta athletes and documenting their achievements

Thanks to many parents, coaches and volunteers who aided our coverage with photos and game reports, we have been able to provide coverage on the Special Olympic Games in Kamloops, B.C. Winter Games in Vernon, the Canada Winter Games in PEI, provincial high school basketball championships at the Langley Events Centre, a second straight provincial hockey championship for the South Delta Storm, the Delta Ice Hawks gunning for a Cyclone Taylor Cup Junior B Championship and a national volleyball championship for UBC anchored by a former South Delta Secondary player.

And there have been countless other stories of achievement as well.

Sports, like achievement in the arts, is important to many in our community We will cover it all the best we can, but to say one is more deserving than the other, as this reader suggested, is simply not a valid argument

My father told me sex, politics and religion were three hot topics to avoid. These days you can add bike lanes to the list.

Nothing gets emotions higher than discussing bike lanes with a car lover after they lose a parking spot and their two lane road becomes one.

Bike lovers on the other hand can rejoice as B C municipalities commit to a future with bike lanes. They want us out of our cars to reduce excess traffic and pollution, and to get healthy.

While there’s a desire for safe cycling in our community, Delta’s Cycling Master Plan is in the slow lane

At the cities current rate of financing even high priority projects won’t be completed for 59 years. That means a Grade 5 student today won’t be able to enjoy a completed

cycling network in Delta until they are 69.

I hear those in opposition claim that bike lanes are expensive and that they never see cyclists using them. Those are credible complaints for now, but the city has to put their money where their mouth is if they want more people to ride.

Have you heard about the “15-minute city” plan? It’s the newest trend in urban planning. Cities are redesigned so that residents can walk

or bike to work, buy groceries, visit doctors’ offices and attend schools in just 15 minutes of where they live

That sounds like a delightful fantasy to me. We already have that capability in our neighbourhoods, yet parking lots are full and we face major traffic jams on our local roads.

Admit it, we are car eccentric, and getting people onto bikes to do even daily errands seems like a pipe dream Electric bikes may inspire some, but it’s a hard sell.

For now bike the Boundary Bay trail this spring, it’s safe and incredibly scenic, and great for all ages The next generation is far less interested in cars and we can learn from them

I love the advice Kevin Costner was given in the movie Field of Dreams, “If you build it, they will come, ” and what a heavenly field that was

INGRID ABBOTT

BringbackBridgeStreet pop-uppark

Editor:

I was disheartened to hear that the City of Delta has decided to forego the popular pop-up park on Bridge Street due to a couple of complaints about the temporary loss of street parking

As a resident of Ladner Village, I believe this decision is a significant loss for our community this summer.

Pop-up parks have become an integral part of Ladner Village’s identity, providing a fun and engaging atmosphere for both locals and tourists.

These temporary installations have the power to transform ordi-

nary spaces into vibrant gathering places that bring people together, promoting social interaction and community cohesion.

The Bridge Street location, in particular, has been a favorite among residents and visitors alike. Its central location and charming surroundings make it the perfect spot for families to relax, enjoy a picnic, or engage in various outdoor activities. By relocating it to the periphery of the Village, we are minimizing these opportunities.

While I understand the importance of parking, it seems shortsighted

to prioritize it over the creation of community spaces that foster social connections and promote well-being. The temporary loss of a few parking spaces seems a small price to pay for the benefits that pop-up parks bring to our community.

Therefore, I strongly encourage the City of Delta officials to reconsider their decision and find a way to make the Bridge Street pop-up park happen Let’s continue to prioritize the creation of vibrant public spaces that bring our community together.

Jordon Miller

It’s all just smoke and mirrors

Editor:

Re: Ladner Village redevelopment proposal redesigned.

If Delta council actually believes six-storeys can be made to look like four-storeys by softening the colour palette, adding a bit of brick and using optical, illusion glass awnings to reduce “ perceived massing,” I know of Florida swampland I’d

like to sell you for a good price and free optical illusion glasses for you!

As for getting true facts from the developer at the April 4 committee of the whole meeting, the developer said one thing about parking and the architect said something completely different i.e. parking would be allowed on Bridge St , parking will not be

allowed on the north side.

It seems like an ever shifting mass of truths and untruths to get at the real facts

Too bad only two councillors dared to speak up about this development, while four others said not a word and the mayor was not at the meeting.

Doug Reynolds

Wish I could get a raise like that

Editor:

Re: Council pay raise approved (Optimist, April 6)

Well done everyone. As a retiree I wished I could self-approve an increase in salary from 13.60 per cent to 18 40 per cent

“in the face of changing circumstances, including shifts in cost-of-living becoming a barrier to participation.”

Well done Sandor Gyarmati, you must have been a student of Dickens

Ian Jacques, as editor you must have authority over the newspaper ’ s content, as I laud you on your opinion cartoon showing only $15,000 wage increases for MP’s in the same issue.

Clive Dixon

School district food security program bolstered

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist com

More children and youth in Delta and other school districts will have access to healthy meals and snacks at school through the province’s new Feeding Futures funding, which invests in building and expanding local school food programs.

The province is investing $214 million over three years so school districts can create or expand local food programs. The funds will be used for purchasing food and hiring dedicated staff to co-ordinate providing meals and snacks to students

The Delta School District has already very active food security programs with most schools offering a grab-and-go option, feeding kids as needed, while the Delta Firefighters Charitable Society’s Healthy Snack Program serves approximately 1,300 students across the school district Funding is also in place for food security programs for Indigenous Education Breakfast programs are at McCloskey, Annieville, Chalmers and Hellings

elementary schools

The school district also has two well-utilized Starfish programs, one in North Delta run by the Rotary Club and another in South Delta run by South Delta Baptist Church.

Both programs are volunteer-run and currently see 125 food packs distributed per week in North Delta and 32 packs distributed per week in South Delta

As far as the one-time, $1 5 million Student and Family Affordability funding, which Delta received for the 2022/23 school year from the province, part of that funding was directed to support the Starfish Program and the Firefighters Healthy Snack Program Some of the funding was also used

to purchase grocery gift cards for students and families of need to help ensure students have access to healthy food outside of school hours.

Other family assistance supported by the funding included school fees, clothing, footwear, planners/agendas, general school supplies and band books

The funding has helped more than 2,000 students, said Cathryn Tucker, Director of Communications for the Delta School District

“The new Feeding Futures funding that was announced yesterday will build on the progress of this year ’ s one-time Student and Family Affordability Fund and is great news for families,” she said.

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The Delta School District is receiving $1.5 million from the province to expand its food programs.

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Changes eyed for Delta boundaries

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist com

The BC Electoral Boundaries Commission has published its final report with recommendations to the Legislative Assembly for changing provincial electoral districts.

The commission’s recommendations include a proposal to create six additional electoral districts in areas of rapid population growth, bringing the total number of provincial ridings to 93 from the current 87.

The commission also recommends adjustments to the boundaries of 72 electoral districts and changes to 41 electoral district names

The ridings of Delta

North, currently held by NDP MLA Ravi Kahlon, and Delta South, currently held by Liberal MLA Ian Paton, are among those to undergo changes

Part of the Delta North electoral district would be moved to Delta South with the area south of 64th Avenue to be included as part of Delta South

The report notes the change distributes the population of the two ridings more evenly and creates room for anticipated population growth in Delta North. It also keeps the area around Watershed Memorial Park in one electoral district.

“We acknowledge that our proposed boundary divides the suburb of Sunshine Hills; however,

we do not believe that this adversely affects effective representation. The principle of representation by population favours this change because it reduces the population difference between Delta North and Delta South,” the report adds.

Under the Electoral Boundaries Commission Act, an electoral boundaries commission must be appointed after every second provincial election to review and propose changes to provincial electoral districts in the province

If approved by the Legislative Assembly, the proposed boundaries would be used for the next two provincial elections

Ladnerfloathomeplanstillundeveloped

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist com

Years in the making, a plan to build upland and float homes along a stretch of River Road moved a step closer to conclusion recently

Council on March 27 granted preliminary approval for a zoning amendment for 11 sideby-side vacant waterfront properties of various sizes at 6291 to 6351 River Rd

It was back in 2017 when council gave final approval to close a portion of River Road and consolidate it with a property, listed as 6303 River Rd. at the time, in order to subdivide and construct 11 single-family dwellings on upland lots with 11 float homes

on proposed water lots fronting them.

Back in 2013, when the application was originally made, a large number of recreational users of Deas Slough showed up at a public hearing to voice their opposition to the proposal to build float homes on the Deas Slough waterway

Delta council chambers at Municipal Hall was packed with residents, the majority speaking against the rezoning plan by Kyan Management Corporation and Grove Crest Stables.

Located in proximity to Deas Island Regional Park, the float homes were proposed at the time to be ranging in size to a maximum of approximately 2,400-square-feet each

According to a report by the applicant in 2013, the proposal scored well across all three “sustainability categories” of social, integration with natural environment processes and green construction and building technology.

However, recreational users of the waterway, including the Delta Deas Rowing Club, said allowing water lots would give the new homeowners rights over a public waterway and block some activities from taking place

At the hearing, most also expressed concerns about the safety of narrowing the area for rowing, kayaking and other activities, including regattas, that take place on the waterway

Council granted preliminary approval that year, but the owners were still required to apply to the Port of Vancouver for water lot leases as a condition of final consideration and adoption of the bylaws

However, following council’s preliminary approval, jurisdiction for water lot leases in Deas Slough was transferred from the port to the province.

Receiving several extensions from the city, the owners, subsequently received an investigate licence from the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development in 2015, requiring them to satisfy technical issues prior to the submission of an application to

establish the water lots The owners subsequently entered into a covenant with Delta that stated that no float homes may be constructed on the water unless water lot lease tenure had been granted by the province

In 2017, the city’s planning department reported that the owners were still working with the province, but recommended final approval for the subdivision be granted, as the covenant not to proceed with any works extending beyond the upland lot area was in place

In 2019, the province announced it would not be accepting any more applications for floating home communities. There’s no indication when that policy will change

The owners recently submitted a new application to the city requesting changes, including setback requirements, that would see larger upland houses and, if they are eventually permitted, smaller float homes fronting them.

A planning department report notes the owners requested the latest amendments because the site conditions have changed as a result of the road design, lot servicing, dike design, environmental restrictions and the provincial policy change when it comes to floating homes.

The Delta Deas Rowing Club conveyed opposition to the latest proposal, also raising their concerns to Metro Vancouver

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I would give TNT crew 6 stars if I could. Arrived on time during one of the worst weather days of the year Protected the carpet pathways first then moved our heavy and awkward pieces expertly through too small openings and curved staircase without damage to the interior or furniture. They were very gentle with the more delicate items as well.

The move in at the destination went smoothly Because the move was so efficiently accomplished the final tally, based on their hourly rate, was - for these inflationary times - very reasonable Well done TNT!

Stage one watering restrictions start May 1

Metro Vancouver announces water plans

IAN JACQUES ijacques@delta-optimist com

Seasonal regulations that limit lawn watering for Metro Vancouver homes and businesses to once per week will come into effect on May 1, in an effort to conserve the region’s drinking water for the hot, dry months ahead.

“We are increasingly seeing variable weather patterns due to climate change, and we can’t always count on rainfall to replenish our water supply when we need it,” said Delta Mayor and Metro board chair George Harvie in a news release. “Last year ’ s dry fall resulted in an extension to lawn watering regulations and reinforced that good conservation habits by all residents and businesses are an important part of how we will continue to meet our region’s drinking water needs”

Residents and businesses will be permitted to water lawns one morning per week during stage one of the Drinking Water Conservation Plan, with designated days determined by property address and type Trees, shrubs, and flowers may be watered in the morning when using a sprinkler, or any time when hand watered or using drip irrigation. Edible plants are exempt from the regulations Lawn watering regulations will be in place May 1 to Oct 15

If there is a need to move to stage two during the summer, the public will be notified and lawn

watering will not be permitted at all for residential and non-residential properties

Stage one residential lawn watering allowed:

Even-numbered addresses: Saturdays automatic watering between 5 and 7 a.m., and manual watering between 6 and 9 a m

Odd-numbered addresses: Sundays automatic watering between 5 and 7 a.m., and manual watering between 6 and 9 a m

Trees, shrubs, and flowers can be watered with a sprinkler any day between 5 and 9 a.m. or any time by hand or using drip irrigation.

Stage one non-residential lawn watering allowed:

Even-numbered addresses: Mondays automatic watering between 4 and 6 a m , and manual watering between 6 and 9 a.m.

Odd-numbered addresses: Tuesdays automatic watering between 4 and 6 a m , and manual watering between 6 and 9 a.m.

Trees, shrubs, and flowers can be watered with a sprinkler any day between 4 and 9 a m , or any time by hand or using drip irrigation

These restrictions do not apply to the use of rain water, grey water, any forms of recycled water, or other sources of water outside the regional and municipal drinking water supply system Member jurisdictions enforce watering restrictions through local bylaws

TB Vets Charitable Foundation has made a generous gift of $15,000 towards a Glidescope for the emergency department at the Delta Hospital Campus of Care through Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation (DHCHF)

A Glidescope is a tool urgently needed by medical staff for intubating critically ill patients that have stopped breathing or cannot breathe on their own. In critical situations where seconds count, this tool is used to help patients suffering from cardiac arrests, congestive heart failure, trauma, anaphylactic shock and endoscopy traumas.

According to the Foundation, the video technology of the Glidescope allows phy-

sicians and respiratory therapists to visualize the larynx and create a direct line of sight to the airway. The device has a 60-degree angulation that allows a greater field of view, which facilitates navigation to the glottis This is crucial because a physician or respiratory therapist can only make three attempts at intubation the conventional way before they must attempt alternative critical strategies

“We are so thankful for TB Vets and their long history of helping fund priority equipment at the Delta Hospital campus and across British Columbia,” says Lisa Hoglund, DNCHF executive director

Since 1946, TB Vets has distributed more than $16 million in fund-

across the province for urgent respiratory equipment, education

DeltaPovertyReductionPlangettingintogear

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist com

The City of Delta is taking the next steps to do more to assist those experiencing poverty. Council last week agreed with a staff recommendation to submit an application for $50,000 in funding to the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Poverty Reduction and Action program to hire a part-

time poverty reduction coordinator for one year to address priority issues identified in Delta’s Social Action Plan.

The city two years ago received a grant of $25,000 for a first stream of the UBCM program to conduct a poverty needs assessment and develop a poverty reduction action plan for Delta.

Delta’s Poverty Reduction Plan was presented to council last

May and helped form the Delta Social Action Plan, which was recently endorsed by council.

The social action plan includes 20 actions to reduce poverty and improve food security in the community

The proposed poverty reduction coordinator would report to the city’s social planning manager, undertaking actions developed in consultation with the

Delta Poverty Reduction Action group and Delta’s Community Voices Table

The city’s poverty reduction action initiatives will include, among other things, development of a Delta Citizen’s Academy “that aims to build and elevate leadership skills and confidence of community members with experience of poverty to be more influential change-makers in their community.”

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inclusive and welcoming community where all residents belong.’

The pilot program will include 15 residents

“We know that poverty is not just about moneybelonging is a big part of the journey and discrimination and stigma make it harder for marginalized residents to access services, get jobs and feel at home,” a report to council adds.

According to the Delta Poverty Reduction Action Plan report last year, while the city is a relatively affluent community, with a smaller proportion of low-income residents than that of Metro Vancouver, higher average annual household incomes, fewer homeless people, and a lower crime rate, pockets of poverty do exist throughout the community

It impacts a disproportionate number of seniors, youth, immi-

grants, Indigenous residents and people with disabilities.

Current estimates show that around 10,000 people in Delta live below the poverty line (about 10 per cent), the report notes.

That number increases to 14 per cent for visible minority groups and 30 per cent for recent immigrants. Those groups are especially vulnerable during this period of high inflation and the rising cost of living

Last year, the city also received $50,000 from the UBCM program for the 2022/23 fiscal year to improve food security, improve accessibility to city services and programs for vulnerable population groups and build community collaborations to address systemic poverty issues in Delta

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The city’s poverty action plan aims to ‘build a more

The area’s Single Family Residential designation in the Official Community Plan is intended for single-family housing of low urban density, including homes on conventional-sized lots and comprehensively planned subdivisions.

Townhouseproject proposedforEastLadner

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist com

Council, at its Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday (April 4), discussed a preliminary development concept for a 56-unit townhouse proposal in East Ladner

The proposal at 4726, 4740 and 4752 60B St and 6100 Ladner Trunk Rd includes the consolidation of three residential lots on 60B Street into one parcel. The units would be in 13 buildings

The proposal also includes a land exchange with the city to dedicate a parcel at the rear portion of 4726 and 4740 60B Street for park use in exchange for acquiring city-owned land at the rear portion of 6100 Ladner Trunk Rd. for townhouses That city parcel is currently part of the Holly Park Reserve.

A report to council notes that, subject to approval of the exchange, a realigned boundary could provide space to accom-

modate a potential additional field, but would require relocating the existing bike pump track trails. The owner proposes to provide an amenity contribution to assist with future park upgrades in an amount that is to be negotiated.

Noting it’s the first townhouse application in a while for East Ladner, Community Planning Director Marcy Sangret said the current area plan envisions medium density for the site, although higher density is further east.

She also noted Delta’s new Housing Action Plan calls for area plans to be reviewed and updated.

The rezoning application currently requires an Official Community Plan amendment, so a public hearing would be required.

The development concept, which has not yet been submitted as a formal application, was recently reviewed by the city’s Economic Development Project Review Group.

NOTICEOFPUBLICHEARING-APRIL24,2023

NoticeisherebygiventhatDeltaCityCouncilwillholdaPublicHearingtoreceiverepresentationsfrom anypersonswhodeemitintheirinteresttoaddressCouncilregarding thefollowingproposedproject ThePublicHearingwillbeheldaspartoftheRegularCouncilmeetingasfollows:

Date: Monday,April24,2023

Time: 4:00pm

Place: CouncilChamber&Virtual/Zoom DeltaCityHall,4500ClarenceTaylorCrescent,Delta

WATCH LIVE: This Public Hearing will be broadcast live at www.deltaca/watchlive Members of the public who do not wish to speak may listen and watch the proceedings on the City's website Video recordingsarearchivedontheCityswebsite

ProjectNo.1(FileNo.P22-01B)

Location:City-wide(broadapplication)

Applicant:CityofDelta Telephone:604-946-3380

Background:AttheNovember8,2021RegularMeeting,CouncilapprovedDelta’sHousing ActionPlan ThereportpresentedtoCouncilidentifiedsevenkeyshort-termactionsthat wouldbeprioritized,oneofwhichwastoremovetheunitsperhectaremeasureofdensity frommultiple-familylanduseswhereamaximumfloorspaceratioisalsoestablished The Housing Action Plan also seeks to create opportunities for gentle density At this time, policy amendments are proposed to the East Ladner and Ladner Area Plans to remove barrierstothecreationofinfillhousing

Proposal: To amend the regulation of density, lot dimensions, and design covenants in Delta'sOfficialCommunityPlan

The CorporationofDelta Official Community PlanBylawNo.3950,1985Amendment (P22-01B)BylawNo.8110,2023

ToamendTheCorporationofDeltaOfficialCommunityPlanBylawNo 3950,1985:

1 To remove unit per hectare density maximums from multiple-family land use designationsthatalsohavefloorspaceratiomaximums;

2. ToremovefromPolicyCintheEastLadnerAreaPlanarequirementthatlotdimensions arenottovarybymorethan15percentfromothersimilarpropertieswithin150m;

3 To amendPolicyD5intheLadner Area Planto removerequirements for aminimum 12mfrontageandaminimumareaof370m2 forlotsinareasdesignatedInfillSingleFamilyResidential(ISF);and

4 ToamendPoliciesD8andD9intheLadnerAreaPlantoremovetherequirementfor designcovenantsforsingledetachedandcoachhousedevelopment.

StaffContact:JeremyKeating-604-946-3201

FORMOREINFORMATIONREGARDINGTHEPROJECT

Materialsrelatedtotheprojectsuchasthestaffreport,proposedbylaw,detailedmapsandotherinformation maybeinspectedatDeltaCityHall,4500ClarenceTaylorCrescent,Delta,BC,MondaytoFriday,excluding statutoryholidaysfrom8:30am to4:45pm fromApril13,2023toApril24,2023 Materialsmayalsobe viewedatwwwdeltaca/publichearing

Ifyouhaveageneralinquiryregardingtheproposedbylawamendmentorifyouwouldlikeassistance toinspectanyrelevantdocumentation,pleasecontacttheCommunityPlanningDepartmentbyemail atcpd@deltacaorbyphoneat604-946-3380

IMPORTANTINFORMATIONREGARDINGTHEPUBLICHEARING

ThisPublicHearingwillbeconvenedbyelectronicmeansasauthorizedbytheCouncilProcedureBylaw No 5000

PARTICIPATEINTHEPUBLICHEARINGPROCESS

ThePublicHearingisopentoallmembersofthepublic.Anypersonwhobelievesthattheirinterestin property will be affected by the proposed project shall be given an opportunity to provide their comments(support,concerns,oropposition)toCouncilinthefollowingways:

���� Emailmayor-council@deltaca OR ����

Writeto: MayorandCouncil CityofDelta 4500ClarenceTaylorCrescent Delta,BCV4K3E2 ����

TospeakvirtuallyatthePublicHearing,youmustregisterwiththeOfficeoftheCityClerk before10:00am onMonday,April24,2023

Toregister,emailpublichearing@deltacaorcall604-946-3220andprovide:

1 PublicHearingmeetingdate;

2 Projectnumber;

3 WhetheryouwillspeakbytelephoneorbyZoomvideoconference;and

4 Yourcontactinformation(name,address,phonenumber,andemailaddress)

Onceregistered youwillbeprovideddetailsneededtoparticipate Youdonotneedtoregistertospeakinperson.

Correspondence received up to 12:00 pm. on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 will be included in the Agendapackage Correspondencereceivedafterandupto10:00a.m.onMonday,April24,2023will beprovidedtoCouncilinaseparatepackagepriortothestartofthemeeting Allcorrespondencewill form part of the public record for this proposal and must include your name and full address Once the Public Hearing has concluded, no further information or submissions may be consideredbyCouncil.

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On April 4, Walmart store manager Mark Kauhane presented a cheque for $11,832 to Joe Van Essen from South Delta Food Bank. Walmart also recently contributed three trailer loads of food to the local food bank.

2023COUNCILMEETINGSCHEDULE

InaccordancewithSection127(1)(b)oftheCommunityCharter,noticeisherebygiventhat the2023CouncilMeetingScheduleisavailableforviewingatthePublicNoticeBoardat DeltaCityHall,4500ClarenceTaylorCrescent,Delta,BC.

Regular Council Meetings and Public Hearings are being held in a hybrid format with a combinationofin-personandelectronicparticipation.Meetingsarebroadcastliveonthe City of Delta’s website, www.delta.ca/watchlive. For more information regarding Council Meetings,includingup-to-datemeetingscheduleandhowtoparticipate,visitwww.delta.ca.

TFN among recipients of $2.2 million in emergency prep funding

MARK BOOTH mbooth@delta-optimist com

Tsawwassen First Nation (TFN) is among nearly 60 recipients of more than $2 2 million in provincial funding to improve and modernize emergency support services for people evacuated from their homes during emergencies

The Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) supports communities to expand their capacity to provide emergency support services through volunteer recruitment, retention and training, including in-house training, and the purchase of ESS equipment

“British Columbians who are forced to evacuate their homes often rely on provincially funded emergency support services that are delivered in partnership with First Nations and local governments,” said Bowinn Ma, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, in a news release “This funding will help com-

munities build up capacity to better deliver these supports to people during very stressful situations as we continue modernizing and improving ESS.”

Funding may be used for buying ESS supplies and equipment, training and exercises for ESS responders, responder recruitment and retention activities, and personal protective equipment for ESS responders.

TFN is receiving nearly $29,000 for ESS trailer supplies.

The funds will also support the modernization of local ESS programs to move toward digital registration and reporting through the Evacuee Registration and Assistance online tool. This will help communities move to online ESS registration and allow direct payment to evacuees Additionally, funding will focus on promotingknowledge sharing, enhancing mutual aid between communities, and allow applicants to act as host communities for evacuees

Bursaries are awarded annually by the Auxiliary. Open to students who have lived in Delta for the past two years and are entering or continuing in post secondary studies in the Healthcare Field

Closing date for applications is May 15, 2023

For more information and application forms visit www.deltahospitalauxiliary.org or email bursaries@dhas.ca

DELTA HOSPITAL AUXILIARY $1,500.00 BURSARY

COUNCILCONSIDERATIONOFBYLAWS–APRIL24,2023

NotticeiisherebbygiiventhattDelltaCCityCCouncilwiillconsiidergiiviingf first,secondd,anddthirddreaddingstothebylawsreferencedbelowatitsRRegular Meetingat4:00p.m.onMonday,April24,2023intheCouncilChamber,4500ClarenceTaylorCrescent,Delta,BC andbyelectronicmeansas authorizedbytheCouncilProcedureBylawNo.5000.

RezoningApplicationat1150972AAvenue-BylawNo.8247(FileNo.LU009284)

Applicant:RogerJawanda,CitiwestConsultingLtd

Proposal:TorezonethesubjectpropertyfromDuplex/SingleDetachedResidential3(RD3)toSingleDetachedResidential7(RS7)to permit subdivision into two single detached residential lots and construction of a new single detached dwelling with an in-ground basementandasecondarysuiteoneachlot ThisbylawisconsistentwithDelta’sOfficialCommunityPlan Tovarythefollowingprovisionsin“DeltaZoningBylawNo 7600,2017”asfollows:

1 Toreducetheminimumnumberofenclosedparkingwithinagaragetopermitasecondarysuitefromtwoparkingspacestoone parkingspaceonproposedLot1inSection823

2 Toreducetheminimumsetbackfromarearlotlineforaprincipalstructureoftwostoreysormorefrom9mto75mforproposed Lots1and2inSection11706

3 Toreducetheminimumlotareaforsubdivisionfrom335m2 to315m2forproposedLot2andtoreducetheminimumaveragelot depthforsubdivisionfrom30mto275mforproposedLots1and2inSection11708

StaffContact: CharisLoong–604-952-3814

DischargeLandUseContractat8915MitchellWay-BylawNo.8254(FileNo.LU009484)

Applicant:SukhrajButtar

Proposal: To discharge Land Use Contact SA No 2713 from the subject property in order to permit construction of a new single detacheddwellingwithanin-groundbasementandasecondarysuite ThisbylawisconsistentwithDelta’sOfficialCommunityPlan

StaffContact: KaterynaMorenets–604-952-3485

DischargeLandUseContractat8040MackieCourt-BylawNo.8235(FileNo.LU009516)

Applicant:ButaSingh

Proposal:TodischargeLandUseContractSA 3252forthesubjectpropertyinordertopermitconstructionofa557m2secondarysuite withinthelowerflooroftheexistingdwelling ThisbylawisconsistentwithDelta’sOfficialCommunityPlan

StaffContact:LukeReynolds–604-946-3381

FORMOREINFORMATIONREGARDINGTHEPROPOSEDPROJECTS

Materialsrelatedtotheproposalssuchastheproposedbylaws,detailedmapsandotherinformationmaybeinspectedatDeltaCityHall,4500ClarenceTaylorCrescent,Delta,BC,Mondayto Friday,excludingstatutoryholidaysfrom8:30am to4:45pm fromThursday,April13,2023toMonday,April24,2023

Ifyouhaveageneralinquiryregardingtheproposedbylawsorifyouwouldlikeassistancetoinspectanyrelevantdocumentation,pleasecontacttheDevelopmentDepartmentby emailatcpd@delta.caorbyphoneat604-946-3380

Correspondence received up to 12:00 pm on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 will be included in the Agenda package. Correspondence received after and up to 10:00 a.m on Monday,April24,2023willbeprovidedtoCouncilinaseparatepackagepriortothestartofthemeeting. Allcorrespondencewillformpartofthepublicrecordforthisproposaland mustincludeyournameandfulladdress

Thosewishingtoprovidecommentonproposedbylawsmaydosointhefollowingways:

Emailmayor-council@delta.ca OR

Writeto: MayorandCouncil CityofDelta 4500ClarenceTaylorCrescent Delta,BCV4K3E2

Making it easier for strata developments to charge EVs

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Even more people living in strata developments in Delta will soon be able to charge their electric vehicles (EVs) at home.

The province last week introduced legislation to make it easier for strata corporations and owners to install charging stations.

Delta North MLA and housing minister Ravi Kahlon, said many B.C. strata residents are eager to make the switch to EVs, but the lack of charging stations in their buildings is holding them back.

The proposed amendments to the Strata Property Act will improve access to charging stations in residential strata buildings by lowering the voting threshold from 75-to-50 per cent approval for expenditures and changes to common and personal property need-

ed to install charging stations, as well as requiring strata corporations to obtain an electrical planning report to help understand a building’s electrical capacity and plan for the expansion of stations.

Stratas will also be required to approve owners ’ requests to install stations at the owners ’ expense, when “ reasonable criteria are met.”

The City of Delta last year made bylaw changes to require EV infrastructure in new, multi-unit residential projects, part of the city’s overall Electric Vehicle Strategy

The new rules require 100 per cent of vehicle spaces with either a dedicated Level 2 outlet or charger, as well as resident bicycle storage areas having one outlet per four bicycle spaces

Visitor parking spaces are not required to provide EV charging

The requirement to

provide an energized outlet would allow all parking spaces to be EV-ready, thus reducing the costs for strata corporations and owners to add electrical room capacity, conduit and wiring after construction, according to the planning department

Delta’s previous bylaw did not currently include any EV charging requirements for new singledetached or duplex dwellings, but the new requirement is for at least one Level 2 capable outlet for single-detached dwellings, as well as for each unit in a duplex dwelling.

Secondary suites and coach houses are excluded.

For new townhouse developments with individual parking garages for each unit, there is a requirement for an outlet capable of Level 2 charging or higher per dwelling unit in a garage

More public charging stations and the ability to have them in private residences are part of the City of Delta’s Electric Vehicle Strategy.

ard, The Leon Mandrake Award, Award for the year 2020 & 2021

Ladnerfarmishometorescued&orphanedexoticbirds

Non-profit Greyhaven Exotic Bird Sanctuary has two locations in South Delta

MARK BOOTH mbooth@delta-optimist com

It’s a standalone building on a rural Ladner road that has been transformed into a noisy tropical oasis for B C’s largest sanctuary for rescued and orphaned parrots.

While the Greyhaven Exotic Bird Sanctuary operates two refuges in South Delta, it’s the expansive three-level operation that is home to 60 parrots, including Cockatoos, Amazons, Macaws and Cockatiels They are cared for by part-time staff and volunteers

It was a local farming family that offered space to rent

for the Ladner sanctuary four years ago Although a couple of open houses are typically held throughout the year, the exact location is not made public for the birds’ safety.

It was back in 2016 when Greyhaven’s task became enormous after the passing of Wendy Huntbach and the eventual closure of her World Parrot Refuge on Vancouver Island

Greyhaven took on nearly 600 parrots that had survived deplorable conditions after being neglected for weeks following Huntbach’s passing

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Call 604-946-5171 or email distribution@delta-optimist.com

SPECIAL PUBLIC BOARD MEETING: BUDGET INPUT

Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.

School Board Office 4585 Harvest Drive, Delta

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This is an opportunity for the public to provide input on the 2023/2024 Delta School District draft budget. Budget recommendations will be released on Thursday, April 13, 2023 and will be posted to the school district website at www deltasd bc ca

The public will be able to provide feedback on the draft budget in the following ways:

• Speak at the Special Public Board Meeting on Tuesday, April 18 To sign up to speak, please email Rosalie at rsonsalla@deltaschools ca

• Send an email to budget@deltaschools.ca before Monday, April 17.

• Complete a short survey that will be available on the district website once the draft budget recommendations have been released.

Connect with us: www.deltasd.bc.ca

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Harley, an Umbrella Cockatoo, saying hello to the Delta Optimist at Greyhaven Exotic Bird Sanctuary’s Ladner location with part-time staff member Jaime looking on.

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They had been living in dark, dirty, ratinfested enclosures and many of the birds were ill, underweight, mutilated, or injured due to fighting and self-harm.

“Pardon the pun, but we basically did it on a wing and a prayer, ” said Greyhaven director of communication Jan Robson “In the first six months we spent ($500,000) on vet bills and that was after getting huge discount from the Night Owl Bird Hospital.”

The rescued parrots were cared for at various locations in the Lower Mainland and on Vancouver Island. Since then, the majority have now been adopted, although about 30 still remain at the Ladner sanctuary as their seventh anniversary with Greyhaven nears

The rest of the birds with the nonprofit organization have been turned over by owners that have been overwhelmed by the responsibility or simply are no longer in a position to care for them It’s not uncommon for some species, such as Macaws and Amazons to live for more than 70 years.

“There are some situations that just breaks your heart. We had one little

bird that just came in that is 64 and has lived in her past home for a good chunk of her life,” said Robson. “She could easily live another 10 years and she ends up here.

“We have another one that is 52 where his (owner) sent his friend here to check us out because he was dying of terminal cancer He came and took a tour and I told him to take as many pictures as you want so (the owner) knows where he was going to They were very grateful there was a place for him to but here’s this little guy that has lived with him his whole life”

It takes a steady stream of donations, fees from adoptions and ongoing fundraising events to keep the non-profit society open.

“We have twice-a-year plant sales, online auctions, regular donors and a program where you can sponsor a bird for $25 a month and we will provide photos and regular updates,” Robson added.

There is always a need for volunteers too.

To find out more about Greyhaven and now to help, visit their website at greyhavenbirds.com.

MARK BOOTH PHOTO “Bob,” a Moluccan Cockatoo, with Jan at the Greyhaven Exotic Bird Sanctuary’s Ladner location.

Health Foundation accepting scholarship applications

Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation (DHCH Foundation) is proud to support deserving Delta students pursuing postsecondary education.

Each year the Foundation awards two, $1,500 scholarships – the Robert T Reynolds Memorial Scholarship and DHCH Foundation Scholarship

The Foundation is currently accepting applications from Delta students graduating in 2023. The deadline is April 28. Students can obtain the application from their school or on the Foundation’s website at: dhchfoundation.ca.

In 2022, the Robert T Reynolds Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Delta Secondary School (DSS) student Taylor Deane She was chosen for her exceptional dedication to her school and community, including spearheading the Legacy Courtyard project at DSS. The Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation Scholarship was awarded last year to Aishwariya Sharma, also a DSS student, for her outstanding commitment to promoting philanthropy and positivity

in her community including, spearheading an “Acts of Kindness” campaign for her school’s Interact Club.

“We were impressed with the outstanding caliber of students that applied last year and we look forward to receiving applications from the graduating class of 2023,” says Lisa Hoglund, Executive Director, Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation

-Submitted by DHCH Foundation

DSS grad Aishwariya Sharma was among the 2022 Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation Scholarship winners.

THE W5 & H OF LAWN BOWLING!

WHO loves lawn bowling? Anyone who wants fun, new friends and some light exercise!

WHAT is lawn bowling? An easily learned sport enjoyed by all ages

WHERE will you bowl? At the new Tsawwassen Lawn Bowling green and clubhouse

WHEN will you learn to bowl? May!

WHY join? Because you want some great fun in the fresh air with new friends!

HOW do you start? Easy! Just register!

TSAWWASSEN LAWN BOWLING CLUB IS ACCEPTING NEW MEMBERS EQUIPMENT AND LESSONS PROVIDED CONTACT DAVID FREDRICKSEN AT 604-948-0228 OR dfredricksen@dccnet.com BY APRIL 21 FOR MORE INFORMATION. OR JOIN US AT OUR OPEN HOUSE APRIL 22 NOON TO 3:00 P.M.WINSKILL PARK FIELD HOUSE –56TH STREET ENTRANCE.

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Are you itching to get out in the garden?

Join presenter Rhiannon Johnson at any one of her gardening programs offered at both Tsawwassen Library and Ladner Pioneer Library. There is also a program for kids.

She has been teaching gardening classes such as organic gardening, soil health, and seed saving at community centres, neighbourhood houses, and community gardens for nine years, delivering more than 30 workshops in a year

A lifelong gardener and green thumb with a Bachelor’s in Biology and a Masters in Environmental Engineering, she brings her passion for teaching into her handson workshops to inspire and give beginning and seasoned gardeners the information they need to have a healthy and flourishing garden.

Register for May planting for summer veggies on Monday, May 1, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library Mid to late

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Join presenter Rhiannon Johnson at any one of her gardening programs offered at both Tsawwassen Library and Ladner Pioneer Library.

spring and early summer are busy times in the garden, and there are a lot of plants you can seed directly Whether it’s on your balcony, in your yard or community garden plot, learn what to plant now and how to plant properly

Discover the knowledge to plant, grow, and harvest vegetables such as peas, beans, greens, beets, the onion family, root veggies, herbs, tomatoes, and carrots

starting now

What better way to learn about plants than by “playing in the dirt” Playing in the dirt on Wednesday, May 3, from 3:30 to 4:40 p m at the Tsawwassen Library, offers children a hands-on activity of planting seeds or seedlings into a pot Take the pot home so your child can continue to discover all the wonders plants offer This program is suitable for ages two to nine.

The Ladner Pioneer Library will be offering the same program on Thursday, May 4, from 3:30 to 4:30 p m for ages five to 10 Please meet at the gazebo in Memorial Park. Johnson will instruct you on how to compost and make great dirt on Tuesday, May 9, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library Compost is a valuable addition to your garden!

To register for these free library programs, visit the Events Page at www.fvrl.ca.

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Around Town

Wander Inn Café

The Wander Inn Cafe welcomes everyone again on Saturday, April 15

Live entertainment will be provided by Jarome Lochkrin, Joshua Elliott on piano, Anthem Schulte, Dave Watt, Richard Mayer, and the Kindred Spirits duo featuring Nicole Grazier and Daryle Sherman

The venue is Lighthouse Church (5545 Ladner Trunk Road)

Show starts at 7 p.m. Entrance fee is a $10 donation, which covers entertainment, food, and beverages.

East Delta Hall

There are several fun events planned by Mr Mom’s World Catering at East Delta Hall this month

The Vancouver Reptile Expo is back again on April 15 and 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Come down for hot food, treats and to see your favorite snakes, spiders, and reptiles.

Admission is $8 for adults, children under 12 and seniors $5 and a family of four is a $20 fee.

On Saturday, April 22, enjoy a magical evening with award-winning Kel Modern Magic

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p m and the show at 7:30 p.m.

For more information and to get tickets, visit www mrmomsworldcatering.com.

For more details on these and other events, go to delta-optimist.com or visit our Facebook page at www facebook com/TheDeltaOptimist

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RAJ SINGH BHANDALL

Contributing Writer

Sikhs from across the globe are gathering to celebrate the annual Vaisakhi festival, which commemorates the foundation of the Khalsa While many Canadians may be familiar with the Khalsa parades that mark the Vaisakhi festival, a deeper understanding of the significance and history of the holiday may be required. These parades showcase the Punj Pyaare, representing the first five Sikhs to join the Khalsa, leading the procession with a decorated float carrying the revered Sikh scripture Sri Guru Granth Sahib following close behind The Sikh community joins in, singing hymns, performing martial arts, and offering free food to all, regardless of their religious or cultural affiliation

Vaisakhi is an ancient harvest festival celebrated globally. It was on Vaisakhi in 1699 when Guru Gobind Singh founded the Khalsa order The Khalsa comprises Sikhs who have embraced the Sikh initiation or “khande kee paahul” and pledged to

serve all, uphold equality, and demonstrate compassion Guru Gobind Singh Sahib introduced the Nash doctrine, which holds great significance for Sikhs every year as they celebrate the initiation of the Khalsa Panth Members of the Khalsa were required to pledge to the doctrine of Dharam-nash, Bharam-nash, Karam-nash, Kul-nash, and Kirt-nash, which entailed renouncing considerations of caste, religion, superstition, clan, or profession in their dealings with one another and the community This doctrine signifies an unwavering submission to Waheguru.

Through this, Sikhs attained a sovereign identity distinct from traditional society Vaisakhi Day in 1699 was pivotal when Guru Gobind Singh called on Sikhs to adopt the Sikh Articles of Faith These articles comprise the Kes – uncut hair; the Kangha – wooden comb; the Kara – an iron bracelet; the Kirpan – a sword; and the kacchera – breeches Sikhs publicly identified themselves as part of the Khalsa and committed to upholding

its principles and values, demonstrating their devotion to the Guru and their readiness to serve

Vaisakhi is a significant occasion for Canadian Sikhs to celebrate their faith, reflect on their community’s contributions to Canada, and showcase their rich culture and traditions. Nagar Kirtans, a feature of Vaisakhi celebrations globally, allow Sikhs to share their values and promote interfaith harmony and understanding. Khalsa Day parades during Vaisakhi enable individuals of all backgrounds to witness the vibrancy of Sikh culture and faith, fostering a sense of solidarity and inclusivity The event also provides a time for introspection and renewal of commitment to Sikh values and engaging in community service Vaisakhi is an important occasion for Canadian Sikhs to celebrate their faith, culture, and values while promoting unity and fostering understanding among fellow Canadians

*The Surrey Nagar Kirtan will be held on April 22, starting at 12885 85th Avenue.

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Sikhs from across the globe are gathering to celebrate the Vaisakhi festival, which commemorates the foundation of the Khalsa.

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Do not be afraid

Then Jesus said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me. ’

(Matthew 28:10)

According to Matthew, when the two Mary’s went to prepare Jesus’ body for burial, they were met by the sight of an angel of the Lord, rolling away the stone which blocked the tomb

He told them not to be afraid. But as they ran from the tomb with joy, some fear remained. These two women had apparently not yet fully trusted in God’s word for them

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one, Jesus Christ himself, greeted them on their way out

that same sinful humanity, not with a word of condemnation, but with a word of comfort: “do not be afraid.” What fears haunt your mind? What uncertainties lie on the horizon of your life? None of us know exactly where our lives are headed, or what is going to happen tomorrow.

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DELTASPORTS BeachGrovegolfergets hisfirstNCAAvictory

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A sizzling final round has earned a former Beach Grove Golf Club junior standout his first-ever NCAA tournament victory

University of Gonzaga junior Jace

Minni captured Seattle University’s Redhawk Invitational, held at the Chambers Bay Golf Course, site of the 2015 U.S. Open. The South Delta Secondary graduate closed out the 54-hole event on April 4 with a six-under 65, matching the lowest round in the Bulldogs’ program history

Minni was four shots better than Idaho’s Colt Sherrell and one of just four players in the 95-player field to break par in the 54-hole tournament that featured 19 teams. He opened with a 2-under 69 then shot an even par 71 to set the stage

for his final round.

Minni is the first Bulldog to win an event since Sean Walsh took medalist honors at the Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate in 2016

It was his second big win south of the border, having captured the 101st Washington State Amateur last July

There were some familiar faces on hand to help to celebrate his win with John Morrow (Seattle University) and Russell Howlett (Cal State Fullerton) also participated in the tournament for their respective schools Both are former SDSS teammates and came through Beach Grove’s junior program

Morrow finished 23rd, highlighted by a final round 68, while Howlett finished 28th Both took their careers to the NCAA level after transferring from UVic and UBC respectively after impressive starts

Beach Grove Golf Club junior alumni and South Delta Secondary graduate Jace Minni captured his first NCAA tournament title at the University of Seattle Redhawk Invitational at the Chambers Bay Golf Course last week. The Gonzaga University junior won by four shots.

Ice Hawks open play at Cyclone Taylor Cup in Revelstoke today

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The Delta Ice Hawks will be looking for their first Cyclone Taylor Cup triumph in 18 years when they begin play on Thursday afternoon in Revelstoke. Coming off a memorable game seven overtime win against the Ridge Meadows Flames to capture the Pacific Junior Hockey League championship, the Ice Hawks will take on Kootenay League champion Kimberley Dynamiters at 1 p.m. to open roundrobin play

Games on Friday (1 p m ) against Vancouver Island League champion Oceanside Generals and

Saturday (7 p m ) against host Revelstoke Grizzlies will follow, with the top two teams meeting for gold at 5 p.m. on Sunday.

In 2018 and again in 2022 as the host team, Delta opened the tournament with two straight wins to secure a spot in the final, only to lose to league rivals Richmond and Langley respectively They would love to follow the same script with a different ending.

Ice Hawks GM and head coach Steve Robinson can lean on the experience of 11 returning players from a year ago but also has a deeper roster to work with That was evident through the PJHL playoffs with 15 players recording at least eight points during

the 16-game run to the title

“I think we arguably had a little bit more higher end talent on last year ’ s team but when you look at the plug and play aspect with just how deep I can go here, it’s this group, ” said Robinson.

“I told the guys, the only way you can control your own destiny is win all four games There is a plausible way to win three games and still win (the cup) but that also brings other things into the equation.”

Prior to the team’s Tuesday morning departure, Robinson put together an intense practice schedule at Tilbury Atena, with most on ice sessions being in the early afternoon since the Ice Hawks have a pair of 1 p.m. starts.

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SeabrooktobeinductedintoB.C.HockeyHallofFame

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The pride of Tsawwassen and his long-time Chicago Blackhawks’ teammate are headed to the BC Hockey Hall of Fame (BCHHF)

Brent Seabrook will be joined by Duncan Keith when the 2023 induction class is honoured in July. The pair combined to win six Stanley Cup rings with Chicago and logged plenty of ice time together on the blueline during those memorable runs.

“It is unique and almost unheard of that two defenders who played together as a pair at the highest level for so long will be inducted together,” said former Hockey Night in Canada broadcaster and BCHHF chair Jim Hughson.

Seabrook is the most accomplished player ever to come out of the South Delta Minor Hockey Assocation, making the jump from Bantam rep to Junior “B” and helping the Delta Ice Hawks win their first-ever championship when he was just 15.

He led the entire league in playoff scoring that year and it was only a sign of more great things to come

He went on to enjoy a stellar Western Hockey League career with the Lethbridge Hurricanes and was selected 14th overall by Chicago in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.

Fifteen decorated NHL seasons with the Blackhawks followed, highlighted by Stanley Cup wins in 2010, 2013 and 2015. Each time Seabrook’s designated day with the cup

was spent in his hometown and included a city-hosted miniparade.

“That’s the cool thing about the Stanley Cup is you get a day with it and you bring it home and go around and show it up, ” he told the Optimist in an interview last year. I brought it to Delta Hospital The police station and fire hall. Just little things like that. I think as hockey players there is an obligation a little bit to share it and show people The satisfaction for me is the look on people’s faces when they get to see it and touch it”

In total, he played more than 1,200 games for Blackhawks, producing more than 500 points, including 123 goals. Lingering injuries forced the now 37-year-old to step away from the game in March of 2021.

For all three of the Chicago Blackhawks’ three Stanley Cup wins, Brent Seabrook brought the historic trophy back to Tsawwassen each summer.

WinskillDolphinswinmultiplemedalsatWesterns

MARK BOOTH

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Some outstanding young swim talent with the Winskill Dolphins were on full display over the past month as the competitive season got into full swing

The hectic stretch began at the 2023 Winter Divisionals in Vancouver where Tiffany Ho, Caitlyn Fowler, Kyla Marshall, Annali Buchanan, Leo Kim, Aiden Lew, Evan Maloney and Alina Paul represented the Tsawwassen-based club

There were many great swims and best times, highlighted by a gold medal in the 200m back and silver in the 400m free for Ho

Marshall also reached the podium twice with a silver in the 400m free and bronze in the 200m free.

Kim earned a silver in the 50m butterfly, while Paul made finals in all four of her events, including a bronze in the 100m free.

Maloney recorded top eight finishes in the 100m breast and 200m back, while Lew shaved a whopping 40 seconds of his best time in the 1500m free.

The weekend was capped off with a silver in the 400m free relay, led by the efforts of Kim, Paul, Lew and Marshall

From the divisionals, Ho, Fowler and Kim joined club

It’s been a hectic and productive stretch for Winskill Dolphins Swim Club’s high performance swimmers with medals won at Winter Regionals, Provincials and Western Canadian Championships.

mates Jeremy Slinn, Bodey Iverson, Kelly Qi, Jordan Cates, Naomi Mynott and Zach and Abby McLeod to compete with the best swimmers in the province at the B C Winter Provincials in Victoria, held March 2-5 Mynott led the Dolphins with six medals including golds in the 400m, 800m and 1500m freestyle, silver in the 100m fly and 200 IM and bronze in the 200 fly

She also earned the top aggregate award for her 13-to14-year-old age group.

Zach McLeod had six medals including golds in the 400m, 800m and 1500m freestyles; silver in 200m free and 200m fly; and bronze in the 400m IM.

His sister Abby, swimming her last event in the 12 and under age group, had seven medals including gold in the 800m and 1500m freestyle, silver in the 100m and 400m free and bronze in the 50m free, 400m IM and 200m IM.

Iverson made the finals in the 200m back, placing seventh overall Slinn advanced to the finals in the 100m and 50m back; and Kim, participating in his first provincials, made the finals and swam best times in the 50m and 100m free events.

Slinn, Iverson, Fowler, Mynott and the McLeods then headed to Calgary for the Speedo Western Canadian Championships, March 16-19.

Mynott won gold in the 800m free, silver in the 400m IM and 1500m free and bronze in the 200m fly

Zach captured gold in the 800m and 1500m free and silver in the 400m free and 200m fly.

Slinn made three “A” finals including the 100m and 200m back and 400m IM placing fifth, sixth and fifth respectively Iverson made “A” finals in both the 100m and 200m back, swimming best times in both

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This CORNER SUITE boasts 15ft vaulted ceilings in the living room & primary bdrm, skylights to let in natural light, a balcony off the living room & a sunny ROOF TOP DECK! Other feat. incl. a spacious open floor plan, cozy gas fireplace, & a quiet location on the backside of the building. Cranberry Lane is a solid investment w/a new roof & building remediation done in 2012 & many other updates over

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2,330 sq. | 4 bedrooms | 2 ½ bathrooms

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5046 1A Avenue

Location! Fantastic family home located on a prestigious cul-de-sac in upper Tsawwassen Extensively renovated and ready to move in Great family floor plan, 2,946 sq Ft main floor living with kitchen, family room and dining room facing to a south sunny backyard 4 bedrooms and huge games room on upper floor, 3 baths, double garage and plenty of storage Fully renovated including, kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, appliances, lighting, interior/exterior paint, and landscaping. Newer roof, boiler and hot water tank. This home shows beautifully!

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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 with large kitchen/family room opening up to the back patio Manicured gardens and yard provide a park-like setting 3 bedrooms up including a spacious primary bedroom with a large 5 piece ensuite and spacious walkin closet Separate games room above the garage provides added flex space. Fantastic layout for family and entertaining. Radiant heat and several updates including newer roof, IBC Boiler, interior & exterior paint, blinds, appliances and more

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SeasidebyMosaic.“M Plan”ShowSuite, 1/2 Duplex in one ofthe 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.

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Welcome to SUNNINGDALE, one of Ladner’s most beloved condo buildings This lovingly cared for and well maintained 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 956 sq ft suite is steps to transit, shopping, recreation & what has become one of the Lower Mainland’s year around hot spots Ladner Village!!! Spacious & well laid out floor plan incl’s both living/dining rooms, large bedrooms, gas fireplace, fresh paint & easy to maintain laminate flooring that’s in great condition West exposed balcony space allows for daily sunsets & a perfect place for your BBQ and potted plants. Enjoy having a peace of mind with the benefit of a secure ground floor suite that is elevated 1 floor above street level. 1 parking & 1 storage locker A special home in a special town!

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LACEY, Doreen Frances

In the eary morning hours of April 3, 2023, Doreen Frances Lacey passed away peacefuly in her seep at the Irene Thomas Hospice n Ladner after a short but fierce battle wth cancer

Doreen was born n Trai on August 25, 1938 and came to the ower mainand after high school to train as a psychiatric nurse She met her soulmate shortly after graduaton from nursng school and married George n 1960 They rased ther family in Ladner and retired to Lac La Hache in 1993 In 2015 they returned to Ladner due to George’s health concerns

RACHEL, Janet McCallum (Morriso

Passed away peacefully at Fleetwood Pac Home, Surrey, BC on March 27, 2023 with fa her sde

Janet was in her 90th year beng b Campbeltown, Scotland on Juy 10, 1933

Predeceased by daughter Katherine, lovng h Dean, brothers John and Jimmy and n Peter

Janet is survved by sons Martn (Shelie), A (Joanne), Ian (Susan) and Chris (Alison), 4 ss grandchldren, 3 great grandchidren and relatves n the USA and UK

Lee Brundrit

October 24, 1935 - April 13, 2016

Never forgotten Much Love, Jo-Anne

She was predeceased by her beloved husband George on June 3, 2018 She is survved by her sster Jean Spers of Nelson, daughter Heather (George), son Bob, grandchildren Lee (Adam), Sean (Courtney), and Meghan (Magnus), and great-grandchildren Zoey, Austin and Bayleigh

After George’s passing, she was able to rekndle some pursuits not always enoyed by people in their 80’s - campng, road trps, and a bt of travelng She was always up for an ice-cod Coors Light at “beer o’clock”, a good laugh, and often tod stories of the adventures that her and George shared over their marrage

HJELM, Borge

May 14, 1932 March 27, 2023

Dad to some, MorFar to more, Borge to most, passed away peacefully after a long, remarkable life. Viking on a scooter with a Tilley hat, aloha shirt, shorts, and socks with sandals carrying donuts for loved ones and cookies for dogs. Inventive mechanical engineer, scrabble lover, car aficionado, math wizard, checkers teacher, cribbage champion. Opinionated, abrasive, fiercely proud, and a gentler soul than most of us knew. You are missed and loved.

As per Doreen’s request, a Ceebration of Life wil be held at a later date this summer If you would ike to make a donation in her memory, donatons to the BC Cancer Foundation or the Delta Hospital Foundation - Irene Thomas Hospice, would be greaty appreciated

A Celebration of life wll be held at the Chape, Valey Vew Funeral Home, 14660-7 Surrey, at 2:00 pm on Saturday, May 13, 2023 Memories and condoences can be sent t www arbormemoria ca/valleyview Valey View Funera Home 604-596-8866

SIMPSON, Erna Elsie

September 8, 1929 - March 26, 20

It is with great sadness that we announ passing of our mother and grandmother, Ern Simpson at the age of 93

Erna was the last of seven children and prede by her oder sster Ama ust 10 days earlier

Erna is survived by her children; Laurel Crosby, Robert (Debbie) Smpson, Stuart Simpson and her grandchildren Cameron and Anthony (Mackenzie) Crosby and (Tommy) and Robbe (Keler) Simpson

Mum, Gramma - we will miss you!!

A Celebration of Life to honour Erna’s lfe announced at a ater date

Fond memories linger everyday, Remembrance keeps themnear.

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WEAVER, Helen Beverly (née Bennett) 1927 - 2023

It is wth profound sadness that we announce the passing of our ovng and devoted mother and friend to all those lves she touched, on Aprl 2, 2023

She left us peacefuly in her 96th year, with famly around her, at Mariposa Gardens in Osoyoos, BC We wsh to thank mum’s care team, especialy Joceyn for her ovng attenton and care

Born in Seattle, Washngton, USA on July 1, 1927, she wtnessed incredible changes to her world durng her long life She first worked as a teephone operator in New Westmnster, BC and then marred young and raised her famiy on a dairy/crop farm in East Deta, BC

Predeceased by her parents, Viola and Russel Bennett, her brothers Charlie and Stanley and sonn-law, Richard Johnson She is survved by her beloved chidren Abert (Doreen), Caro (Joanie), Marion (Tim); grandchildren Chrstopher, Sean (Alson), Kesey (Chris), Cody (Brooklyn), and great grandchildren Eveina, Annika, Payton, Quinn, Onyx and Sage She is aso survived by her youngest brother Gordon (Ruth) and her former husband Raynard

Helen ived a very ful lfe as a lovng mother, homemaker and farm wfe For over 30 years she was a devoted volunteer wth the Deta Hospita Auxilary Thrft Shop n Ladner, BC Known for hepng others n need, she handmade and donated many qults for young mums and chldren of the Downtown Eastsde through First Unted Mission Church in Vancouver, BC She also had an amazing knack of knowing wth one glance, what size clothes you wore, allowng her to send cothes she ether found at the thrft shop or elsewhere, that would fit lke a gove Mum was indeed a seasoned professiona shopper and loved beng abe to land the best prce or negotate one

She oved iving and working on the farm n East Delta where she always kept a huge vegetable garden and al knds of flowers especially sweet peas, which were her passion She also adored her beloved space at Birch Bay, USA Helen also oved to cook and bake, and to share good food, friendship and fun at Sunday night dinners which were a weekly occurrence

Most of all Helen oved her famly and friends, nstiling strong vaues that have served us al well She kept her sharp wt and humour right to the end We wil remember sharng many laughs along with lots of fun tmes together

She wl be dearly mssed and forever in our hearts Who is remembered, ives!

Toodaloo dear mum unti we meet again

The fam y s holdng a prvate ceebration of Heen’s life Pease, n ieu of flowers, a donaton can be made n Helen’s name to the Delta Hospita Auxiiary Thrift Shop in Ladner, BC

https://www detahospitalauxliary org/

TURNER, Jeri Leigh

April 14, 1957 to April 7, 2023

It is with the saddest of hearts that we share the passng of our much oved Jeri at home on Good Frday, with oving husband of 30 years Kely Fshbrook by her sde Mother Fran, sster Karyn (Bl), nece Lsa (Ryan), nephew Dean (Brittany), nece Lindsay (Pete), and grand-neces and nephews Yianni, Liam, Jacob and Franke all feel her oss immensey

Jer was born and ived her eary lfe n Vancouver, graduating from Point Grey n 1975 Her friendshp crcle was varied and mmense, encompassing school friends, people she met while working for Woodward’s Department Store, neghbours in Vancouver, Richmond and Ladner, her Thrft Store crew and acquaintances made in everyday lfe that often became good friends Jeri was an amazing artst and crafts person, a stelar cook, a green thumb gardener and an unwaverng care-taker to her mom But the most amazing thng about Jeri was her innate abiity to know just when one of those important people in her lfe needed a kind word, some flowers, a remedy, a card

Jer realy strugged in her ast few years with her decining heath but was aways stil thinkng of others A ceebration of her very ful lfe wll be hed on a warm, sunny Saturday afternoon, to be announced on her Facebook page

In leu of flowers, please engage n a random act of kindness n honour of one who lved her lfe dong just that We all gained a new guardian angel

Special thanks to Paramedic Brandon who heped make Jeri’s fina hour a more comfortabe ourney

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