Notice is hereby given that Delta City Council will consider giving first, second, and third readings to the bylaws referenced below at its Regular Meeting at 4:00 p m on Monday, May 1, 2023 in the Theatre, North Delta Centre for the Arts, 11425 84 Avenue, Delta, BC, and by electronic means asauthorizedbytheCouncilProcedureBylawNo 5000
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The Roberts Bank Terminal 2 (RBT2) megaproject in Delta has been approved.
The Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra, and Minister of Natural Resources, Jonathan Wilkinson, hosted a virtual announcement Thursday (April 20) to announce that the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s (VFPA) major container port expansion application has been given the green light after a “long and thorough review”
Built on a new manmade island adjacent to the current Deltaport container facility, RBT2 will provide a 50 per cent increase to the port’s container capacity, providing 2.4 million TEUs (20-foot-equiva-
lent units) of additional capacity annually
Describing the projects as “good news ” for the country, Wilkinson said that since a review panel released its findings on the application, the proponent has worked with government to include additional measures to offset and mitigate potential environmental impacts.
He noted the project has 373 legally-binding conditions including implementing measures to offset impacts to western sandpipers that rely on biofilm at the mudflats, as well as impacts to fish habitat, noise affecting resident killer whales and other concerns.
Saying they were guided by science, Wilkinson added, “Given the economic imperative of having a path forward for enhanced exports and imports from Canada’s
west coast, this decision is strongly in the interests of Canada’s future prosperity. And, given the greater resilience this port capacity would give to Canada’s supply chains, and given the enormous effort that has been undertaken to effectively mitigate the key potential impacts, environmental impacts of this project, we believe this decision is in the best interests of Canada”
Alghabra said it is in the national interest for the project to proceed, but it was a decision not taken lightly.
He also said it is an important step to ensure Canadians get their goods to market and that the economic benefits will be significant
In a statement, Delta MP Carla Qualtrough said she is confident the government considered the perspectives of the Delta com-
munity, including the Tsawwassen First Nation and Delta’s mayor and council
“In making the decision to allow the Robert Banks Terminal 2 Project to move forward, the Government of Canada considered the likely sig-
nificant environmental impacts of the project as well as economic considerations such as our national reliance on exports and trade, the need for increased container capacity on the West Coast, the need to address sup-
ply chain issues, and job creation… As the MP for Delta, I will now turn my efforts towards monitoring and ensuring compliance,” said Qualtrough
See more coverage on pages 3 to 6, page 8 and on our website.
SANDOR GYARMATI
sgyarmati@delta-optimist com
It’s been a long road, but also a successful story of collaboration
That’s how Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (VFPA) Chair and CEO Robin Silvester describes last week’s announcement that the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 (RBT2) project has been approved.
After a lengthy and complex process that started even before the port formally submitted its application a decade ago, the federal government gave the green light for a new threeberth container terminal adjacent to the current port facility at Roberts Bank in Delta
The approval comes with a lengthy list of conditions
The port says the decision comes as Canada’s container trade remains on a long-term growth trajectory, with west coast marine container terminals forecast to hit
capacity by the mid- to late-2020s
In a follow-up interview with the Optimist this week, Silvester admitted he didn’t know at the outset just how long the review process would take, but he is nonetheless pleased with the strong collaboration, especially with Indigenous groups, which was instrumental in seeing the proposal approved
“It’s a great news story and one of the things I’m most proud of is the level of First Nations engagement throughout the process, ” said Silvester.
“If you asked me at the beginning that we’d have 26 First Nations giving consent for the project by the time of decision, I’d say I’d be delighted if we could have that level of engagement, and we did We had 26 out of 27 groups we were seeking who signed mutual benefit agreements and are going to benefit directly from the project, and will help shape the
project the way it’s delivered”
Noting the new facility could be completed by the early 2030’s, Silvester said there’s still much work ahead including various approvals to obtain and field studies ongoing
He added it will still be a story of collaboration over the next decade.
As of now, it’s expected that likely two of the three berths will begin operations when the facility opens with the third beginning sometime afterward, depending on how quickly volumes increase
According to the port, the additional container terminal capacity will strengthen national supply-chain resilience.
Silvester noted that when it comes to Japan and India alone, 20 per cent of this country’s exports to both those countries go in containers through the Port of Vancouver
“It’s a very significant
milestone for Canada and the cargo that moves in containers. It’s goods Canadians all across the
country are buying in stores and high-quality Canadian exports are going all around the
world It’s really a project that’s going to connect Canada with the world,” he said
SANDOR GYARMATI
sgyarmati@delta-optimist com
It didn’t take long for opponents of the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 (RBT2) expansion at Delta’s Roberts Bank to express dismay at the federal government’s announcement that the project has been approved.
Tsawwassen resident Roger Emsley, with Against Port Expansion (APE), said the approval was granted despite opposition from a lengthy list of parties including, among others, Environment Canada scientists, scientist experts in wetlands and wetland ecology, Canadian and international environmental groups, research published in peer-reviewed science journals, scien-
tists studying the already endangered southern resident killer whales, scientists concerned about declining Fraser River salmon stocks, thousands of Canadian citizens, U.S. indigenous peoples and the cities of Delta, Richmond and White Rock
He said the government ignored their own scientists’ concerns that the project will result in significant adverse environmental effects that cannot be mitigated, and that it will negatively impact the intertidal food web and the salinity trigger, resulting in a decline in biofilm quality and quantity, a critical food source for millions of migratory and other shorebirds.
Also saying there is economic justification for the project, Emsley
added, “Federal cabinet members need to be aware, with the Fraser Estuary at an environmental tipping point, having lost over 80
percent of its natural habitat, those opposing RBT2 will never accept this decision The fight to save the Fraser Estuary and Roberts Bank from
environmental degradation is by no means over. ”
The environmental law charity Ecojustice, following the announcement, said the science is clear in that the project will cause permanent and irreversible damage to the already threatened southern resident killer whales and Chinook salmon populations
“Approving Terminal 2’s additional impacts in critical habitat while the government has no credible plan to address existing problems makes a mockery of the Species at Risk Act, which is supposed to protect this iconic species,” said Dyna Tuytel, staff lawyer with Ecojustice
Meanwhile, also disappointed is Tsawwassen First Nation member Steven Stark, one of the
founders of an independent Indigenousled organization called Salish Sea Indigenous Guardians Association (SSIGA).
The group is focused on cumulative effects data gathering and advocating for monitoring of the health of the Salish Sea, particularly with the RBT2
Noting a number of TFN members had signed s petition in opposition, Stark told the Optimist following the government’s announcement that he will be reviewing the approval conditions in detail before issuing a more fulsome response
In an earlier interview, he said the TFN was initially part of SSIGA but pulled out due to “ conflicting interests” .
SANDOR GYARMATI
sgyarmati@delta-optimist com
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the operator of the Deltaport container facility at Roberts Bank is not pleased about the federal government’s announcement last Thursday that the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s (VFPA) proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 (RBT2) project has been given the green light Global Container Terminals (GCT), which will not be the operator of the new three-berth terminal and has been advocating its own alternative expansion proposal, Deltaport Fourth Berth (DP4), said in a statement Friday that the approval comes despite significant opposition to the project and concerns from Environment and Climate Change Canada, labour, community groups and many others
This $3.5 billion-plus taxpayerfunded container terminal expansion project will build a massive artificial island in the ecologically sensitive Salish Sea, GCT notes, adding RBT2 has an unprecedented 370 legally- binding conditions and an additional $195 million in subsidies.
“RBT2 will be the world’s most expensive container terminal expansion project It has no terminal operator in place, and it creates environmental impacts that Environment and Climate
Change Canada concluded are unmitigable and ‘permanent, irreversible, and continuous.’ RBT2, as proposed, will not improve Canada’s trading competitiveness, export capacity nor solve the supply chain issues experienced over the past two years or in the future,” GCT says
“As a leading maritime employer, government decisions impacting the waterfront are important to us and our workforce GCT will take the next few days to review the decision and conditions in detail. GCT’s commitment to our employees, workforce, neighbours, and the communities in which we operate is to advance what we believe is the best solution for Canada’s trading needs and the competitiveness of our business, ” GCT adds
“Our prime focus remains to deliver leading service to our ocean carrier customers and collaborating with our supply chain partners to enhance the effective operation of Canada’s Pacific Gateway”
A federal court ruling last July dismissed GCT allegations of bias against the port regarding the DP4 application.
In 2019, GCT filed an application for a judicial review, challenging the port authority’s decision-making in relation to its long-term planning for delivering container capacity The port authority has countered RBT2 will not be funded by tax dollars.
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Delta Mayor George Harvie is conveying concerns about the federal government’s announcement this week that the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s Roberts Bank Terminal 2 (RBT2) project has been approved.
“The port expansion has been an issue of concern for residents of Delta for many years now. The protection of the Roberts Bank ecosystem, better policing of the port, and Indigenous rights are a few of the major concerns that need to be addressed. As mayor, I will continue to work diligently with the federal government and the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority to
ensure this expansion is in line with our vision for Delta,” Harvie said in a statement following Thursday’s announcement,
The Delta mayor noted a previous city staff report, which listed issues of concern including environmental. He subsequently sent a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asking the government to deny the application.
That recommendation was based on a federal review panel’s findings on the project
The City of Richmond joined the City of Delta in opposing the expansion.
In a letter to Delta council, Richmond
Mayor Malcolm Brodie said that, despite the
potential economic benefits, Richmond was also concerned with the panel’s conclusions.
In addition, the issue of increased law enforcement at the port has also been raised due to the potential escalation of imported illicit drugs and weapons, including illegal firearms, said Harvie
He said it would require more security or policing resources in order to curtail the illegal operations.
Harvie noted he is leading a delegation next week to Ottawa to discuss a number of issues with the federal government, and will raise the port issues during his meetings.
“With an expansion of this magnitude, it is
pertinent that our federal government help
cover their share of costs associated with our vital infrastructure upgrades,” said Harvie
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the potential escalation of imported illicit drugs and weapons, including illegal firearms.
MARK BOOTH
mbooth@delta-optimist com
Delta firefighters were kept busy Saturday night battling a large barn fire
It was around 8 p.m. when the first crew arrived at 5054 112th Street in East Delta, near the Highway 99 overpass
“The first alarm was reports of smoke coming from a barn and upon arrival there was heavy flame and heavy smoke so it was upgraded to a second alarm right away. So we eventually had seven trucks, 22 firefighters and a battalion chief on the scene with nearly five halls involved,” said Delta fire Deputy Chief Tim Ipsen.
“Unfortunately, it appeared it had
been going for a while The big structure was lost so it was strictly a defensive approach and that was the main focus, just protecting the other buildings and keeping the fire from spreading.”
Power was immediately cut off to the area for an extended period and fire crews stayed at the scene well into the night.
Investigators were back at the property on Sunday and Monday trying to determine the cause of the blaze.
“It was a storage barn, more than anything else, with some farming equipment inside,” added Ipsen. “We had some our guys with minor shoulder sprains but there were no serious injuries”
We pause every April 28th to remember workers killed and those who still suffer from a work-related injury or illness, their lives and livelihoods forever compromised
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In approving the project, the federal government noted that Terminal 2 plan had undergone a “robust and sciencebased environmental assessment conducted by an independent review panel” and that it can proceed subject to 370 legally binding conditions to protect the environment.
It added that the expansion project “will be key to supporting Canada’s economic growth over the coming years. ”
Plans for the massive Terminal 2 port infrastructure project include doubling the size of the current 85-hectare Deltaport container terminal with offshore landfill. Once completed and in operation, Terminal 2 will add an estimated 2.4 million 20-foot-equivalent units (TEUs) of container cargo handling capacity for the Port of Vancouver and increase that overall capacity on Canada’s West Coast by 30 per cent.
But the VFPA’s ambitious Terminal 2 expansion project has been the target of controversy and criticism since it was first proposed back in 2012.
Area residents and environmentalists claim that the container terminal expansion will negatively impact bird and fish habitat.
They have also questioned the need for such a large expansion of container handling capacity in the Port of Vancouver and the already congested Metro Vancouver area.
The most recent numbers for major West Coast ports servicing the transpacific trade routes compiled by shipping analyst John McCown show inbound traffic down 32.2 per cent in March compared with the same month in 2022. According to McCown, it marks the sixth straight month of double-digit declines for West Coast ports.
It also underscores what has been a gradual but continued migration of transpacific cargo away from West Coast North American ports to competing ports in Mexico and the Gulf of Mexico and along North America’s east coast.
The union representing Port of Vancouver dockworkers has also opposed the project on several grounds.
Meanwhile, GCT Global Container Terminals Inc., which operates GCT Deltaport, has had a running battle with the VFPA over GCT’s
alternative plan for container handling expansion at Roberts Bank
It claims the VFPA initially rejected GCT’s expansion plan, which is cheaper and would add container-handling capacity incrementally rather than in one large increase, so the port authority can proceed with its more ambitious Terminal 2 project
But the VFPA has maintained throughout its long and winding journey to win approval for Terminal 2 that the added
capacity it will provide the Port of Vancouver and Canada’s Asia-Pacific Gateway is needed for the expected increase in transpacific trade over the next decade
Delays in Terminal 2 approval scuppered the VFPA’s original procurement process to build and operate the terminal. Its search for a terminal operator began in 2013, when the VFPA expected the federal environmental assessment process to be completed by 2016.
The inventory of global
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port and terminal operators with the resources and desire to take on the Terminal 2 project is extremely limited.
While the VFPA deserves applause for its patience and tenacity in sticking with its Terminal 2 game plan for close to a decade in the face of controversy, opposition and federal government delays, the real work in bringing the project to market and justifying the multibillion-dollar investment it requires has just begun.
Editor:
Re: Proposed 44th Ave. bike lane
Anyone living on the north side of 44th Ave. between Dougald
J Morrison Park and Hutcherson knows that it is dangerous trying to exit your driveway on any given day due to the curve in the road, parked cars and vehicles driving
too fast
The City of Delta now wants to move street parking to the north side of the street plus add bike lanes to the mix to make it impossible to get out of the driveway without potentially killing yourself or someone else. It is unsafe for all concerned
The westbound cyclists will probably use the side-
walk anyways as it will be safer. Garbage and recycling collection should be fun to watch especially when fire trucks are trying to get down the street. The single mixed bike/pedestrian path on the south side of 44th, recently completed west of Arthur Drive, would be a much safer configuration.
Garth Heald
Editor:
Though, initially, more accidents may occur at a newly-constructed roundabout, at their lower speeds they will be less serious than those collisions that may have occurred in the lightcontrolled intersection it
replaced.
For those unfamiliar with the roundabout, the rules are quite simple. Those in the roundabout have priority Give timely signal on entering and leaving. As the right signal is used entering and exiting, beware the driv-
er ’ s ‘forgotten’ signal that wrongly shows intent to exit as you enter. Whether by courtesy or required, a ‘zip’ entry is favored, meaning that every other vehicle in the right lane of the circle yields to one waiting vehicle
Philip HebbardThe following letter was sent to Health Minister Adrian Dix and copied to Delta Optimist for publication
Dear Mr. Dix
Could you please ask Cathy Wiebe and the other administrators at Delta Hospital (I cannot contact them directly) to thank the doctors, nurses and other support staff
at the ER who helped me heal from a very bad bout of pneumonia.
Over the six days I was at Delta Hospital, I could see the demand on the nurses and others as they worked tirelessly to deal with all that came in, from simple wounds to cardiac arrests. I also saw times when they were working short
staffed, which added to the burden of care on the staff in the ER.
Please encourage Cathy Wiebe and other administrators at Delta to do all they can to show appreciation, encourage and support the nurses and other staff who serve their patients
John GreenfieldEditor:
I would like to extend a huge thank you to Dr. Wall and the staff at Tsawwassen Animal Hospital
Our senior budgie was having back-to-back seizures Normally he goes
to Night Owl Bird Hospital in Vancouver, but our little guy seemed to be stuck in seizure mode. Our normal vet coordinated with Dr. Wall so that our bird could receive emergency treatment a little quicker and closer to home
Everyone I dealt with at Tsawwassen Animal Hospital was very kind and helpful. Dr. Wall went above and beyond, continuing to coordinate with our regular vet over the phone.
C. Miller
Editor: I just wanted to say… even though I’m not what I would call a huge fan of poetry (at least not since college!) I attended the Unbound Poetry Festival at the North Delta Centre for the Arts on April 15… and I had a good time!
This was a free event and featured live events all day long in a beautiful new Delta performance venue.
I sat down for a poetry reading accompanied by appropriately sparse live music plus an artist painting a canvas live to
the poetry (was that my first time seeing performance art?).
I’m glad I went, but I also wanted to say that I think this was a good use of our Delta taxpayers’ money.
It was my first time attending an event in The North Delta Centre for the Arts, and I’m glad I braved the rainy-day drive from my place in Ladner to give it a try.
I encourage more Delta residents to come out for similar cultural events here in Delta -there was room for hundreds more people.
Coming out and taking part in our community events can make life in Delta a lot more fun!
I want to add that promoters and organizers and also sponsors of cultural events like this should be given lots of our encouragement. Lastly, thanks to the Delta Literary Society for all the work it took to organize the show, and also to Delta Parks Recreation and Culture for supporting this event. Let’s encourage the City of Delta to offer more cultural events.
Lon SchneiderEditor:
Re: Council approves Ladner Village six-storey proposal
Mayor Harvie’s overthe-top, disrespectful, degrading speech in using words such as “decayed, disgusting and rotting” to describe historic Ladner Village - when trying to “sell” the Headwater/Dunbar six-storey building at the April 17 council meetingshows how little he really knows about Ladner.
Many of the buildings he “dumps on” - particularly along Chisholm St. have important historic, heritage value. Massey’s Machine Shop, the Ladner-Woodwards Landing ferry, the Brackman-Ker store and others - all are long associated with Delta farming and fishing.
Yes - on the Ladner Waterfront maybe three or four buildings need paint, a hammer and nails, but the Mayor’s
comments were also hypocritical - because some of that so-called “rotting decay” has involved city-owned properties such as the forgotten 7-Seas Fish plant and its adjoining collapsing dock.
But wait! Here’s a quick DIY solution!
Mayor and council could donate their huge new salary increases to a Ladner Waterfront Improvement Fund!
Bev Yaworski
Editor: Regarding Mayor Harvie’s comments in this story that Ladner Village has shabby buildings, a lack of people and is in a state of decline, just a side note that maybe the stores were closed when your wife and you walked around after dinner.
How many years has it been since Delta purchased the waterfront
ment?
Mayor Harvie and council have you gone to Steveston lately with its “shabby” buildings?
They kept the inner core and developed the waterfront to make it a destination. The only development that you have done was to build a “lookout” with artificial grass.
Talk about shabby.
They also didn’t build six-storey buildings in their inner core.
We could have a more vibrant village if Delta council participated in developing the inner harbour and promoting the village instead of promoting more people as we will still have shabby buildings and limited activity when all the stores are closed.
Bill Popovic
MARK BOOTH mbooth@delta-optimist com
Elisya Allos’ hometown didn’t let her down
It was last weekend when the lifetime local resident read on the Ladner’s Landing Facebook Group that 16 bicycles belonging to Latino Migrant workers from three nearby farms had been taken on Arthur Drive while they were attending Sunday Mass at nearby Sacred Heart Church
Were they stolen or mistakenly believed they were left out for Delta’s Spring Clean-up Week?
Allos has her own theories, but her only concern was the workers who suddenly had lost their only mode of transportation
She immediately reached out to Kim and Jon Pelan who run the charity Latino Workers Support Society They helped get the word out if anyone had any bikes, equipment or locks to donate, but they only could do so much The couple and their young twins were about to fly to Guatemala for an extended stay.
That’s when Allos and her family stepped up.
“My fiancé and I are living in the basement suite of my parents’ home I grew up in, so there’s four adults here, so I told her we would do it. So suddenly we had all these bikes at our place. My dad has been helping me every night to tune them up and get them rideable,” Allos said.
So far 14 bikes have been donated to workers at West Coast and Millennium famrs. Gus Getz from Sacred Heart Parish has also donated another seven to Windset farms The goal now is to deliver 24 bikes since some workers didn’t have one.
Anyone with bikes or equipment they
would like to donate can reach Allos at: alloselysia@gmail.com. A Go Fund mepage has also been set-up for cash donations
“It kind of like re-stored my faith in humanity,” added Allos “Everyone’s just been absolutely wonderful My husband and my dad and I have actually got to meet so many, like amazing people in Ladner, just by going around picking up these bikes”
Fortunately, if the bikes were stolen, it appears to be an isolated incident according to Acting Insp James Sandberg, media spokesperson for Delta Police.
“I have done a database search for theft of bicycles between April 10 and April 18. In that time period, DPD received four separate reports regarding theft of bicycles – one from River Road West in Ladner, one from Scottsdale Mall, one from Superstore on Scott Road, and one from 92nd and Scott,” said Sandberg
“Determining which calls are related specifically to spring clean-up can be subjective when you reflect back on the data. We generally get more suspicious person reports because people are picking through the discarded items”
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During a special ceremony in Victoria on Wednesday night (April 19), several Delta Police officers were recognized with provincial awards for their heroic actions.
On May 18, 2022, a single-vehicle collision resulted in the vehicle being partially submerged in the Fraser River on its roof Const Melissa Ker went into the river, broke a window to the car, and held the occupant’s head above water until more assistance could arrive and extract the occupant from the car. For her life-saving efforts Ker received the award for Meritorious Service
On Nov 15, 2022, officers entered a burning home to rescue and apprehend a person suffering from a mental health crisis The officers were con-
fronted by a person who was uncooperative and armed with a knife Due to the exigency of the situation, the officers needed to take immediate action to disarm the person, secure them and get out of the burning house For their life-saving efforts, constables Chris Bond, Mixon Madland, and Mason Woods received awards for Meritorious Service.
On Jan. 30, 2019, while working for the Metro Vancouver Transit Police, Const Josh Harms was shot twice at the Scott Road station while attempting to arrest a known person. For his involvement in this investigation, Harms received an award for Valorous Service. Harms has since joined the Delta Police Department
The Delta Police Department joins the Transit Police in recognizing and celebrating Harms for his actions during a life-threatening encounter
Come celebrate ‘Canadian Independent Bookstore Day’ (CIBD) this Saturday, April 29 with a visit to your local indie bookstore.
A world of adventure awaits on every shelf and discussions are lively CIBD is an annual cultural celebration and an opportunity for readers, authors, illustrators, and publishers to acknowledge the vibrant literary ecosystem created by our independent bookshops The stores in this national network act as key community ambassadors, convenors of important conversations, and contributors to vibrant local economies
By joining in, you are advocating for independent businesses and supporting a flourishing book selling community As an added per, you could win up to $1,000 to spend at your favourite bookshop. Find the details at cibabooks ca/CIBD
Celebrating 60 years in business this year, Black Bond Books is a local, family owned independent bookstore Step through the door and you’ll be welcomed by staff who are passionate about books and eager to help you discover something new or reconnect with
Staff outside Black Bond Books when they made the move to Ladner Village in May 2021. Black Bond is inviting the community to help them celebrate Canadian Independent Bookstore Day this Saturday
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Whether you are searching for a howto-book, the new novel from your favorite author or a children’s book for a new grandchild, your community bookstore is here to help 2023 is especially important - this year marks 60 years of bookselling for Black Bond Books, 11 years since the addition of Book Warehouse, and April is six months since Hager Books joined the family.
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A delicious life
Sometimes in life you get lucky and find a person who makes you better, encourages you to try harder, guides you along the way and helps you become you This person for me was Chef Julius Pokomandy, my Culinary Arts teacher at South Delta High School in Tsawwassen
I have absolutely no idea how this amazing man ended up teaching in my school cafeteria It’s like finding Michael Jordan coaching the local youth basketball team, but for anyone who attended his classes or cooked in his kitchen, he ran that school like a five-star hotel with students as his elite culinary brigade He supported the dreams of every single kid who entered his class, and gave his time and energy to make everyone love food and appreciate the work
that went into a great meal Cooking was part of his soul, and his passion for delicious was infectious, so much so that I literally became a chef. I adored his classes and his larger-thanlife personality, adjusting my entire schedule to attend them all When I was failing in math, science and English, I was exceling in cooking, and spent all day, every day, with him in that kitchen preparing food from scratch to feed the hundreds of students who came for lunch to devour his homecooked food He was adored in South Delta High School by everyone and deeply respected and admired by the best chefs across Canada as his opinion on food and cooking was considered golden
Everyone in their life has a hero and my hero is and will always be Mr P With
an apron as his cape and a spatula his weapon to wield, his super power was undoubtedly his heart. Sadly, it was his heart that stopped beating last week, probably because he gave most of it to everyone else he cared about.
From the thousands of students he taught, and hundreds of chefs he touched, no one would be quite the same without having met this amazing man
Take a few minutes and cook something nice today Take the time to bake, roast or braise a dish slowly with love, and care to celebrate Mr Julius Pokomandy and the life he dedicated to making the world around him a little more delicious.
Kevin Cherkas Chef / Owner Cuca restaurant, Bali, IndonesiaBirds Canada
Spring is here and bird migration season is upon us!
One of the many species making their way back to British Columbia is the Black Swift, a nationally endangered and provincially Bluelisted species.
The Black Swift is part of the globally declining group of aerial insectivores. During the breeding season, they are commonly found feeding for insects in the air with other swifts and swallows, including above the Fraser Delta. They can be recognized by their dark colour, larger size, and slower wingbeat
In 2022, Birds Canada began the Black Swift Conservation Project to fill knowledge gaps about the species in B.C. by collecting data on their nesting locations and breeding behaviour, as well as assessing localized threats
This species builds their nests on inaccessible ledges or niches on cliff faces near waterfalls and in canyons, often in remote settings, and the adults rarely attend the nest, making it very difficult to find the exact nesting locations
Birds Canada, alongside our dedicated volunteers, surveyed 22 B.C.
waterfall sites, in 2022, conducting 44 nest occupancy surveys in total. We found 10 nests, five of which were at the same location, making it the first colony documented in the coastal region of B.C. We were able to collect important data about the species, its behaviour and habitat requirements, and we intend to continue surveys and monitoring this summer.
While there are many factors contributing to the decline of aerial insectivores, you can take action to support their conservation and monitoring. This includes reporting sightings through platforms like eBird and other citizen science programs, or taking action against pesticide use and climate change. Through continued efforts, we can help support the recovery of this group of birds and preserve the ecological components that they rely on Please check out our website at: birdscanada.org for more information
Editor’s note: Nature Notes is a monthly column presented by the Delta Naturalists and their community partners. For info on monthly meetings and more see: www dncb wordpress com and www.facebook. com/DeltaNats/.
Excitement, nerves and jubilation punctuated the air when the 2023 Delta Reading Link Challenge took place on Friday, April 21, the first in-person challenge since the pandemic began.
Fifteen school teams assembled in Tsawwassen’s South Park Elementary gym - seven from North Delta, five from Tsawwassen and three from Ladner.
Delta school district trustee Joe Muego, board chair Val Windsor and Delta Libraries Manager Dr Sarwan Singh Randhawa attended
All teams finished with near-close scores, with four teams tied for second place.
The winning team, with an almost perfect score, was Ladner Elementary’s Masters of the Book
Congratulations to team members Sophia Binfet, Calum Buchanan, Claire Gillan, Ganessa Leigh, Paige Orzen and Oaklyn Stalker, along with Learning Support Teacher Carole Abercrombie, who will now go on to represent Delta at the Fraser
Valley Regional Library Community Challenge on April 27.
The FVRL Reading Link Challenge is a yearly event that encourages reading as a fun and recreational activity for grade 4 and 5 students of all reading abilities to engage in the sport of reading Interested students form teams of six players.
Teams are accountable for knowing the contents of six books, with each team player responsible for reading at least one
title Students get the books (provided by FVRL) in November and read until February After the Delta Challenge, the winning team competes in the FVRL Community Challenge with the hopes of representing FVRL at the regional Grand Challenge, where they’ll compete against teams from other public libraries for a chance to win the Reading Link Challenge Trophy.
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Recently, students at Cliff Drive Elementary took part in an awardwinning environmental education and community art program, Fish on Fences, facilitated by the Stream of Dreams Mural Society
Students participated in several workshops where they learned where their local watershed is, where their water comes from, where it’s going and what they can do to prevent water pollution, before painting a wooden fish that was placed in a colourful mural along the school’s fence.
On April 14, while parent volunteers helped install the mural along the fence, Cliff Drive students came outside to watch and engage in discussion with Nathan “Kaanaax Kuwoox” Wilson, Indigenous Cultural Mentor, who emphasized the importance of keeping streams clean for our salmon and other aquatic creatures He also shared the importance of salmon in Indigenous culture and its connection to our community
“Littering into places like the ocean will seriously harm our salmon You have to be very careful and always make sure
you put your garbage in the right spot We learned about all of this from Stream of Dreams and
we raised our own salmon in the classroom This makes me have a much better understanding and appreciation for salmon on our planet,” said Alex, Grade 5 student “This program is a great way to encourage students to make positive environmental impacts while also creating a community art legacy,” said Tricia Stec Skillings “All storm drains lead to fish and wildlife habitats, so we hope that our Fish on Fences mural will act as a valuable reminder for people to be extra careful of what goes into the drains in their neighbourhood We were thrilled to bring the Stream of Dreams Mural Society team into our school to lead this important project We would like to extend many thanks to our PAC for their generous financial contribution which allowed this program to come to our school and also to the Pacific Salmon Foundation for their generous grant”
Join in observation walks with the Delta Naturalists this Saturday, April 29 from 10 a m to noon
Members of the Delta Naturalists will take you on a nature walk to help look for species and make observations with you
There are three locations for the walks:
-Ladner Harbour Park (meet at the picnic shelter)
-Boundary Bay Regional Park (meet at the main bathrooms)
-Delta Nature Reserve (meet at the Planet Ice parking lot)
Walk-ins welcome, or register ahead of time by emailing cae@delta ca
All Saints Anglican Church, Ladner is hosting its annual sale of hanging baskets, and selected plants on Saturday, May 6 from noon to 4 p.m. We also invite you to join us for tea and refreshments in the hall. All proceeds support funding for our free Monthly Community Meal
Another Quiz Night is on tap at KinVillage on Saturday, May 6 Teams of four required at a cost of $40 per team. Bar opens at 6:30 p.m. with the quiz starting at 7 p.m. Enter your team by calling 604-943-0225 or register at reception Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. Pay by cash, credit or debit Provide a contact name, phone number and team name.
Delta Youth Theatre (DYT) is proud to let the young people’s company ‘freak flag fly’ when it presents Shrek The Musical Jr running Friday, May 5 to Sunday May 14 at the Equinox Theatre at South Delta Secondary
The 90-minute, familyfriendly show follows the adventures of an ogre named Shrek, in a story where audiences will see their favourite fairytale characters come to life in a new and hilarious light Shrek’s journey towards love and self-acceptance leads us to take a look at our prejudices, and work to better understand ourselves and others. It’s a very accessible musical theatre experience for all ages
“Shrek Jr not only has depth in its theme of self-acceptance, it is also joyfully funny,” says Tony Barton, co-founder of DYT.
Tracy Neff, DYT’s other cofounder, goes on to explain that in one rehearsal, she had tears streaming down her face from laughing so hard.
“That was a first!” Neff says, given that Shrek Jr marks DYTs 14th production.
With music by Jeanine Tesori, book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire, Shrek The Musical Jr. is based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and the book Shrek by William Steig. The original Broadway production, starring Brian d’Arcy James as Shrek and Sutton Foster as Fiona, ran for 12 months and received a total of 12 Drama Desk Awards and eight Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical.
For backstage peeks and performance updates, audiences can follow DYT on their social media channels: Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
DYT presents Shrek The Musical Jr. at the full accessible Equinox Theatre (750 53rd St ) Tickets from $32 to $40 are available online at: www. simpletix com/e/shrek-jr-tickets-122351
-Submitted by Delta Youth Theatre
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The walls at Gallery 1710 in Tsawwassen are being decorated with pictures billed as “Small, Smaller, Smallest”
Artists from the South Delta Artists Guild has a challenge this month is to paint smaller and to include sculptures which are affordable for everyone. In May, mum ’ s the word.
To help celebrate the formal opening of this new show, which starts May 5, and to help with your bottom line, artists have created a free card making workshop with artists offering supplies and expertise to help create the perfect card for your mom.
Gillian Olson will be demonstrating pop-up cards, while Coral Gurney will be using nature as her muse Joyclyn Storr Brown will bring her drawing skills to the mix, with Lea Price’s abstracts at centre stage with vibrant color and texture Myrna Webster uses stamps and applique to tweak your fancy. Bring your friends for a fun day on Saturday, May 6 from noon to 4 p m Light refreshments will be offered. Small, smaller, Smallest runs until May 28
Gallery 1710 is located at the south end of the South Delta Rec. Centre complex and is open Friday to Sunday from noon to 4 p m
See: www.southdeltaartistsguild. com for more details.
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John 13: 1-15 is a story that is mostly read during Holy Week and Easter, but it impacts our lives daily.
The story of Jesus washing the feet of his disciples is a challenge for us to rediscover our humanity We have got to rediscover one another We have got to realize the value of others We have got to realize our need for others.
The problem is that we think others do not matter, but as John Donne rightly said, “No man is an island” We depend on one another We need one another!
Our humanity is not even in the race that we are born in or under! Before we are white,
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black, brown or whatever colour, we are first and foremost human beings
Before we are a Jew, Christian or Muslim or whatever religion we are first and foremost human beings Our humanity is not in our religion. Our
humanity is primarily in our being human beings.
Sad it is that the disciples of Jesus failed to understand this. Perhaps every one of them felt more important than others, thus, none of them imagined washing another person ’ s feet Everyone felt they were the ones to be served by others
Jesus said to them, ‘I give you a new commandment, that you love one another Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this, everyone will know that you are my disciples if you have a love for one another.’
Let us choose to be humble and to love as Jesus has loved us.
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“Be Faithful,betrue, be a blessing”
Mother’s Day has felt a little less than normal over the last couple of years. The COVID-19 pandemic led to the cancellation of many Mother’s Day gatherings for several years, but now things are certainly returning to normal.
Here are some tips if yo want to make sure Mom has a special day:
Revisit old traditions: There’s many ways to let Mom know she’s special, but after two years of living under the specter of a pandemic, few things might be as meaningful to Mom as a return to pre-pandemic traditions Book a trip to a destination you ’ ve visited on Mother’s Day in the past. If possible, visit a locale where Mom spent her first Mother’s Day as a parent, ideally staying in
the same hotel or rental home that hosted you back then. If it was once tradition to spend Mother’s Day in a big city, return there and enjoy a day that recalls pre-pandemic life
Book a special trip: Millions of people cancelled or postponed travel plans during the pandemic. Now that many places, including foreign countries, have lifted travel restrictions, families can feel safe taking off for parts unknown. Such a trip can be even more special if it’s a surprise for Mom on Mother’s Day weekend. Make it a family affair: Even Mother’s Day celebrations in 2021 were likely smaller affairs than some moms might have preferred. If Mom spent some time wishing more
family could be around on Mother’s Day over the last two years, make a concerted effort to include as many family members as possible this year. Encourage grown children to travel home for the holiday and invite Mom’s parents and siblings over to celebrate as well
Get out of the house: A home-cooked meal might have warmed Mom’s heart in recent years, but a day out of the house might be especially welcomed this Mother’s Day Book a reservation at Mom’s favorite local restaurant so no one has any cooking or cleaning to do this year Just be sure to book a reservation early, as the competition for a table figures to be especially stiff this year.
Start the day off with
Mother’s Day is a time to express love and appreciation for mothers, sentiments that are often expressed with gifts
Flowers are a popular present to bestow on Mother’s Day, as they can brighten a room and bring a sweet aroma to any household.
While any flowers may ultimately suffice on Mother’s Day, gift givers may want to select flowers for Mom that convey specific messages.
The language of flowers has been recognized for centuries. Though perhaps not as heralded as it once was, flower symbolism persists to this day
Here’s a look at some of the meanings behind certain types of flowers to help
guide Mother’s Day gifting:
Amaryllis: These plants start as bulbs and are naturally spring-blooming flowers The name comes from the Greek word “ amarysso ” , which means “to sparkle” and they symbolize pride
Aster: These daisy-like flowers are delicate-looking perennials. Asters make great gifts because they symbolize love and daintiness.
Begonia: There are more than 2,000 types of begonias, and the flower symbolizes deep thoughts.
Bleeding heart: These flowers are red and pink blossoms that look like the perfect heart shape with a teardrop at the bottom
Camellia (white): White camellias stand for purity and innocence, but they also symbolize admira-
tion and respect Camellias make beautiful additions to any bouquet.
Daisy: Daisies are happylooking flowers, and according to Norse mythology they represent motherhood and children
Delphinium: Delphiniums come in pink, white and blue varieties and embody youth and renewal They’re a good pick if you want to convey a continued or renewed affection for a person
Tulip: Tulips with an orange hue are thought to represent understanding and appreciation. They can express appreciation for Mom or another special person Yellow tulips symbolize happiness, while pink tulips are symbolic of love.
-Metro Creative
Mother’s Day celebrations in 2023 should feel more normal than they have in years. Families can capitalize on that by planning a day Mom won’t soon forget.
a spa visit: Moms might have put pampering on hold during the pandemic. Now that public health
agencies have given the go-ahead to lift restrictions, a good pampering is undoubtedly in order.
A Mother’s Day morning spa trip can start the day off right.
Back by popular demand RiverHouse will once again be offering a Mother’s Day brunch buffet on
Sunday, May 14th, 2023
Seatings at 10am, 12pm and 2pm.
ADULTS $45 | SENIORS $42 | KIDS $26
-Metro Creative METRO CREATIVE PHOTOKinVillage is pleased to announce the launch of the 7 Over 70 Awards Gala, which aims to celebrate the excellence and contributions of older adults in the Greater Vancouver area The gala will recognize and honour individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities, enhancing the quality of life for those over the age of 70
The awards will recognize exceptional contributions in one or more of the following areas: health and recreation, arts and culture, science, business, volunteerism, environment, overcoming adversity, and making a difference
Nominees will have started a new venture, reprised an existing one, or taken their previous work in a new direction, showcasing the incred-
ible talents and abilities of older persons in the community.
“I’m delighted to see a new program recognize the significant contributions of older persons in our communities,” says Isobel Mackenzie, BC Seniors Advocate. “In fact, as people get older, they often give even more to the community in whatever way they can. It is important to acknowledge these important contributions which inspire us all to be involved and make our communities even better.”
The event will also raise funds for KinVillage’s older adult programs and services. The funds raised will be used to fund a capital campaign to expand a Day Program for Older Adults, helping them age in place in the community. The goal is to raise $5 million to open the day
program for older adults by 2025.
“Older adults are a valuable, and often underutilized, segment of our community,” added Dan Levitt, CEO of KinVillage. “The awards will shine a light on their contributions and remind them that they are a valuable resource, capable of making a significant difference in their community.”
To nominate an individual for an award, please visit: www.kinvillage org/7over70 The deadline for nominations is June 16. Winners will be announced in August and celebrated at the 7 Over 70 Awards Gala on Sept. 16 at Tsawwassen Springs Ballroom
Tickets and sponsorship for the event are available on the KinVillage website at: www kinvillage.org/7over70.
-Submitted by KinVillage
For older adults transitioning into their senior years, questions often arise on where to find reliable information on how to keep seniors healthy, safe, and in their homes for as long as possible with appropriate support.
On Saturday, May 13, the Delta Division of Family Practice, in collaboration with community partners Ladner United Church, Delta Police, Fraser Health and the City of Delta invite you to participate in the Healthy Aging Resource & Information Fair.
The Healthy Aging Fair aims to support seniors, and their families while also empowering them to become better informed and proactive about their own health, care, finances, safety and aging.
The Fair will have a schedule of speakers, giving presentations throughout the day as well as many information booths and a number of demonstrations for healthy aging The day promises to be informative and fun! Lunch and door prizes will be available throughout the day
This is a free fair and open to the public, but advance registration is required due to limited capacity To register, please call Lisa Wigzell at 604943-5591 or email execassist@deltadivision.ca.
The fair will run from 9 a m to 3 p.m. at Ladner United Church, and there is a free shuttle bus to from Delta Secondary
-Submitted by Delta Division of Family Practice
It will take a move to Oregon next fall for Julia Fechter to at last focus on just one sport.
The Grade 12 South Delta Secondary student will be continuing her soccer career at Pacific University in Forest Grove after accepting a scholarship offer from the NCAA Division III school. It was back in September when Fechter impressed Boxers’ head coach Chelsea Davis during a recruiting camp.
“It was just really good chemistry and the program is going through a bit of a re-build, so it’s a good situation,” said Fechter who plans on studying kinesiology “It’s always been a dream of mine to continue my schooling and play soccer at the same time.”
The midfielder is currently playing at the Metro U18 level with the Provincial Cup-bound Delta Coastal Selects and also helped the South Delta Sun Devils capture their second provincial title in school history last June.
Fechter chased down her soccer dream while also thriving on the ice as an elite ringette player She spent much of her final season as a member of the provincial U18 team.
“It all started when I was little and taking skating lessons,” said Fechter. “I was just doing some free skating and I think I was around 10 when my friend brought me into the sport It just sounded really cool at the time and there was this program called ‘Springette’ which a lot of
girls end up doing because it’s after the season and you can borrow gear to try it out.”
Years of hectic schedules followed with the competitive seasons for both sports happening simultaneously. At one point Fechter put competitive soccer on hold before continuing her juggling act
“It’s been a challenge It’s a big commitment to both teams because it’s at the same time,” said Fechter. “There have been many days where I am going from one game right to another.”
Her Metro team’s impressive run in the Coastal Cup playdowns means her youth soccer career will extend to Canada Day Weekend for the Provincial “A” Cup Championships in South Surrey. It should follow the Sun Devils making a strong bid to repeat as B.C. champs.
Fetcher is among a number of key returning players She got introduced to coaches Stephen Burns and Brent Sweeney’s highly successful program back in Grade 8.
“We are trying to get back to the provincials (for a record) 20th year, so it’s big deal. We just want to keep the strong environment of SDSS soccer going,” she added “We lost a couple of seasons to COVID, but I remember my Grade 8 year and (senior standout) Brea Gallagher being my idol (Laughing) I even got her to sign my yearbook.”
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U17 South Delta United has qualified for the Les Sinnot Memorial Provincial “B” Cup Boys Championships in July after a 2-0 victory over Coastal F.C. last
weekend at South Surrey Athletic Park
The teams were battling for the final berth in the Coastal Cup playdowns after South Delta was edged in penalty kicks the previous week by Langley in the semi-finals.
Meanwhile, U18 (2005) and U14 (2009) Delta Metro Selects girls teams will be looking for some redemption when they head to South Surrey Canada
Day Weekend for the Provincial “A” Cup Championships.
The U18s dropped a 1-0 heartbreaker in penalty kicks to West Vancouver in last Sunday’s Coastal “A” Cup Final played in Maple Ridge.
The U14s fell 2-0 to Fraser Valley They will look for more magic back in South Surrey after winning the U13 provincial title a year ago.
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Sean Heppner’s impressive sophomore campaign has now produced a pair of weekly conference awards.
The Point Roberts native and UBC standout was named Rize Laboratory Cascade Collegiate Conference Pitcher of the Week thanks to his careerhigh 13 strikeout performance in a win against Bushnell University He allowed five hits over seven innings of work to improve to 5-3 on the season and lower his ERA to 3.20.
It was back in March when Heppner was recognized for his 10-strikeout and shutout performance in a win against nationally-ranked Lewis-Clark State College.
Heppner’s journey to the Point Grey program included playing for the Delta Tigers out of Winskill Park before heading to the B.C. Premier Baseball League with the North Delta Blue Jays. His younger brother Ryan is also with the Thunderbirds and is off to a fine start in his freshman season with 5-2 record .
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A group of talented players that came together through Delta Ringette are now making an impact with regional and provincial teams
Nerissa Beeby, Eva Ekholm, Haeley Keen and Rachael Pugsley wrapped up their seasons at the recent Canadian Ringette Championships in Regina as member of the U16 B C team
Although B.C. didn’t reach the podium with a 2-3 record, Beeby was recognized for her outstanding play by being named to the tournament’s First All-Star Line on defense This is a significant
accomplishment in a sport where B C teams are typically in tough against the traditional powerhouse provinces, making individual recognition difficult to achieve The championship
season started with the four girls helping Zone 2 (Delta, Richmond, Vancouver) capture the U16 title at the Ringette B C Provincials
Beeby and Pugsley then joined three other
Delta players – Amorey Cronmiller, Farryn Leigh and Gabriella Bender – as members of the Vancouver Coastal team that won gold at last month’s B C Winter Games in Greater Vernon.
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1146 - 50TH STREET, TSAWWASSEN ON A 7,388 SQ.FT. CORNER LOT FEATURING 1,390 SQ.FT. with 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS, OPEN BRIGHT LAYOUT. MLS# R2769184
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#301-5099 SPRINGS BOULEVARD, TSAWWASSEN RESORT STYLE GOLF COURSE LIVING!
VIEW CRESCENT, TSAWWASSEN SOUTH/EAST VIEWS FROM THE HUGE, COVERED PATIO! 1,600 SQ.FT. - 2 BDRMS / 2 BATHS, CENTRAL LOCATION, BRICK BUILDING. MLS# R2754590.
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$769,000
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FULLY RENOVATED 1,602 SQ.FT. CONDO! CONCRETE, STEEL CONSTRUCTION, BRICK BUILDING!
#505-1350 VIEW CRESCENT, TSAWWASSEN
$1,319,000
Ladner – great central location – close to everything – shops, restaurants, transit, school. Fabulous 7555 sf lot with sunny south rear yard – fully fenced & gated. Classic ranch style home 1450 sf on crawl space with 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. Detached living can be affordable! See the virtual tour, visit an open house or call for your private viewing. Call Dean 604.603.8538
This property is the Crown Jewel of Tsawwassenʼs western bluff! South end waterfront with fabulous high bluff engineered home-site featuring fabulous ocean views directed toward the Gulf Islands. Contemporary custom built residence with spacious principal areas, 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths. This is a rare offering – call for your private viewing. Call Dean 604.603.8538
Very desirable, quiet yet convenient location close to everything T–Town. The 2710 sf bi-level has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and a layout with potential for a great room and secondary suite. Sited on a generous 9983 sf lot with south-facing, fully fenced rear yard. Call Dean 604.603.8538
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113-4768 53 street
2 Bed | 2 Bath | 952 ft2
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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TSAWWASSEN 123-1792 STARLING DR
2 Bed | 2 Bath | 756 ft2 $549,000
LADNER #106-4745 54A STreet
1 Bed | 1 Bath | 765 ft2
$539,000
south surrey #78-2228 162 street
3 Bed | 2 Bath | 1215 ft2 $819,000
south surrey 17245 3a avenue
5 Bed + Flex | 4 Bath | 3523 ft2 $1,679,000
TSAWWASSEN #505-1400 VIEW CRES
1 Bed | 2 Bath | 959 ft2 $539,000
LADNER #306-4770 52a st
2 Bed | 2 Bath | 1000 ft2 $618,000
VIEWS! VIEWS! VIEWS! Homes on Tsawwassen's Bluffs rarely come up for sale....for a reason...the views are stunning! Overlooking the mountains, a golf course and the ocean, this beautiful 3,207 sq. ft. (including solarium) home sits proudly on an almost 11,000 sq. ft. lot This home showcases 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, including a massive ensuite with a large soaker tub that soaks in the views. A huge, fully enclosed solarium capitalizes on the scenery, allowing you to enjoy the views all year round. Call today to arrange a private showing.
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$1,999,000
Beautiful home in central Tsawwassen, walking distance to schools, sport facilities and parks Home features 5 bdrms, 4 full bathrms, excellent floor plan with large great room & separate living and dining room. This home has a private sunny yard with beautiful jacuzzi and patio area We are priced to sell so don't miss this opportunity to buy a great home in a great area Call ROBIN 604-868-2844
$1,199,000
FABULOUS VIEWS $2,999,000
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
Custom Designed Home with simply the Best Views in Tsawwassen. This Totally Private 2 Bedroom & Den home has an Outstanding Open Floor Plan to take full advantage of all the spectacular Ocean Sunset Views. There will NEVER be another home like this in Tsawwassen. Call for Floor Plans and more Info.
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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
Call ROBIN for info. 604-868-2844
JUST LISTED $1,199,000
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Fabulous 3 bedroom penthouse at Tsawwassen's Royal Oaks This rare find has never been on the market and truly is one of the best units in this development Excellent floor plan with huge living, dining area, beautiful bright great room, big master suite and 2 private sunny decks Don't miss this special penthouse Call for your exclusive showing Call ROBIN 604-868-2844
$1,759,000
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
Call ROBIN 604-868-2844
$2,899,000
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. Call ROBIN 604-868-2844
$2,199,000
Beautiful 5 bedroom, 4 full bathroom home in upper Tsawwassen. This great family home is approx. 2900 sq.ft. with excellent floor plan and finished with high end details throughout Located in an area of newer homes close to schools, parks, transportation with a beautiful southern exposed back yard Call for more information and your exclusive showing
Call ROBIN 604-868-2844
$1,489,000 FamilyhomeintheheartofBeachGrove walkingdistancetothebeachand BeachGroveElementary.
visionfor2flatrectangularbuildinglots,andallbuildingplans havebewensubmittedtothecity Thecurrentfamilyhomehas beenrenovatedandoffersover3,600sqft oflivingspacefora familythatchoosestokeepthelotasiswithswimmingpool& park-likesetting.
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1178WalaleeDrive $1,649,000 Oceanviewsfrommainfloorliving.Parklikegardenlot withover14000sqftofgardens,oversizeentertainment deckandspaciousrooms Doublegarageandlotsofroom forrecreationalvehicleparking.
5129WilsonDrive $2,995,000 Newcustombuilthomewithoutthe GST,executive,luxuryentertainment homeinprimelocation.
$639,000 Topfloorpenthouse2bdrmandden offering1450sqftoflivingspace
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2 | 2 | 1139 ft2 | $549,000
Sought after & rarely available TOP floor beautifully renovated unit at HIGHGATE TERRACE. 2 large bedrooms & 2 fully renovated baths, an open refreshed kitchen w/newer appliances & countertops. Vinyl floors, + new lighting throughout, 14 ft. vaulted ceilings in the living room & curved oversized window. Private extra big south facing balcony. In suite laundry w/new machines. Oversized storage locker on the same floor & 1 secured underground parking spot. Well run strata w/lots of social activities & amenities incl. workshop, social room & library Walk to shops, restaurants & transit. 1 smaller pet allowed. Best value in town!
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• UPDATED, SPACIOUS 2445 SQ. FT 2-LEVEL HOME
• OFFERS 5 BEDROOMS, FAMILY ROOM AND 3 BATHS
• POTENTIAL FOR 2 BEDROOM SUITE, IF NEEDED
• WALK TO BOTH SCHOOL LEVELS & LADNER VILLAGE • ALL DRESSED UP AND READY TO ENJOY
• UPDATED RANCHER
• NEW KITCHEN WITH GAS RANGE
• OPEN CONCEPT LIVING WITH HIGH CEILINGS
• COVERED PATIO
• SUNNY BACKYARD
SIDE BY SIDE DUPLEX
• RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A FULL DUPLEX
• LARGE 90 X 100 LOT WITH POTENTIAL FOR SUBDIVISION
• PRIVATE BACK YARD OFFERS COVERED DECKS FOR ENTERTAINING
• OFFERS 4 BEDROOMS, FAMILY ROOMS & 2 BATHS ON EACH SIDE
• NEWER ROOF, DRIVEWAY AND OTHER UPDATES
• SOLID 2 LEVEL ON PRIVATE LARGE 75' X 100' LOT
• OFFERING 3 BEDROOMS, FAMILY ROOM, AND 2 BATH
• R.V PARKING WITH SIDE ACCESS TO THE REAR YARD
• LOCATED ON QUIET STREET IN HAWTHORNE SCHOOL NEIGHBOURHOOD.
• GREAT STARTER HOME OR HOLDING PROPERTY
310-15300 17 Avenue
South Surrey • $639,900
Spacious & UPDATED 1410 SF 2 bed condo in quiet & well run complex with new boiler, newer roof, updated common areas - walk to Semiahmoo Mall, transit, medical, coffee shops!!!
120-1840 160 Street
South Surrey • $248,800
BREAKAWAY BAYS - updated 2 bed manufactured home in very desirable park & location - monthly pad rental includes outdoor pool, clubhouse & fitness rm - mins to White Rock shops & beach!!!
Tsawwassen • $1,449,000
Spacious & meticulously maintained 3049 SF 6 bed home on private & SUNNY 11109 SF west exposed lot on quiet street - walk to schools, parks, transit & town center!!!
Port Guichon! Cute and cozy Cape-Cod style home. Sunny South exposed 6900 sq. ft. lot. Loads of parking with room for the boat or R.V Great floor plan with two bedrooms on the main, 2 bedrooms up and an open plan kitchen, eating area and family room that open to the entertainment sized patio There is also a large 10’6 x 14’6 shed/workshop that could easily be used for a mancave or she-shed EV Charging Station in the carport Power cord not included Close to Port Guichon Elementary, Ladner High School and everything that Ladner village has to offer. Put this on your must see list!
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December 22, 1931 April 7, 2023
Mom passed peacefully at home at the age of 91. Born in Creston, BC, growing up in the Okanagan and New Westminster, she lived most of her life in Tsawwassen. She stayed busy gardening, sharing her garden bounty, connecting, playing the sax, singing in the church choir, and supporting the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, Lutheran Bible Translators, Creation BC, Delta Hospice Society, and Saviour Lutheran Church (Ladner)
Predeceased by her husband (John), four brothers, and two sisters. Survived by brother Robert Baase; children Jim, John, Richard, and Carol Carter; and grandchildren Kayla and Evan Wirth.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 24, at 11:00 a.m. at Saviour Lutheran Church, 4737 57 St, Delta, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any of the above charities or a worthy cause of your choice. Mrs. Carter would smile
BRADLEY, Mike
January 28, 1928
April 20, 2023
Richard Michael (Mike) Bradley died on April 20, 2023, at the age of 95, at Sunrise of Vancouver, where he had lived for the past year and 9 months after moving from his long time home in Tsawwassen.
Mike was a charming, charismatic, decent and kind gentleman who could also wield a mischievous sense of humour. He loved his family, his friends and his wondrous flying careers.
Mike was predeceased by his brothers and sisters and by his wife of 58 years, the amazing Mollie, who he loved beyond measure. Mike will be greatly missed and remembered by many friends and by his family, including his daughter Amanda and her partner Jim, sisters in law Nancy England and Rachel Bradley, nieces and nephews, and his dog Sumi.
For messages of condolence, please go to korucremation.com/obituaries.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. If you wish to make a memorial donation, please consider the BC SPCA or your local animal welfare organization.
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Margaret Maud Galop Maloy (nee Eustace) “Ganny” on March 10, 2023
Margaret is survved by her loving husband of 69 years, Murray; children Richard, John, Chris (Elaine) and Heather (Warren); grandchldren Braeden, Spencer, Stephane, Aexandra, Jackson and Keenan; great-grandchildren Lea and Micah, as wel as many, many dear friends
Born September 18, 1929 in Halfax, Nova Scotia, Mom was a proud Maritmer even after settlng n Tsawwassen in 1973 If ever asked where she got anythng, her answer “A M Bel Hardware!” or “up n Nanny’s room!” - a true testament to her Martime roots
She was a long tme member of St Davd’s and Al Saints Anglican Churches, as wel as a competitve member of Beach Grove Golf Club She was an avid swimmer, loved gof and watching curlng Even nto her 90s, would take her golf cart to play 9-hoes wth her “Friday Lades” and end up at the Clubhouse for unch and wne
Mom was known affectonately as “Ganny” by her grandchildren most recently, her great-grandchldren At the age of 93 Ganny was stil chasng the greatgrandchildren around the yard or giving rides in her golf cart Her grandchildren and great-grandchldren brought her oy
Mom lived a ong happy life and wil truy be mssed Her spirt was stubborny strong and she wl live on n the memories of al those she touched
Her family would like to thank the Delta Hospita, where she was a 30 year volunteer wth the Auxillary, and the Irene Thomas Hospice teams for ther compassionate care durng her short stay
In leu of flowers, pease consider donating to Deta Hospita or the Irene Thomas Hospce
April 15, 1929
March 24, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Barbara passed away suddenly at Delta View Care Center in her 93rd year.
Barbara was born in Burton on Trent, England, where she was an avid cyclist and netball player before she immigrated to Canada after meeting her husband, Ron. Ron and Barb spent many years in Calgary, where she worked as a secretary and enjoyed her home and many friends. In 1972, they moved to Tsawwassen to enjoy the milder climate, where Barbara worked at Westshore Terminals for 17 years. In Barb’s 30 years of retirement, she and Ron travelled the world and golfed Golfing was Barb’s favourite pastime, and she enjoyed the social coffee in the clubhouse just as much as the game itself. Barb was also an avid bridge player and formed some amazing friendships with her bridge club over a span of 40 years.
Barbara was predeceased by her husband, Ron, in 2021 She is survived by her brother Colin (Jill); children Richard (Aihua) and Gillian; grandchildren Lee (Christina), Kelli (Carey), Max and Jenna; and great grandchildren Samantha, Kaiya and Cameron.
Barbara will be remembered for her generosity, her sarcastic wit and the vibrant smile that lit up her face whenever she was surrounded by friends and family.
A family celebration of life will be held at a later date.
PRIOR, Mary
February 16, 1929 - April 17, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passng of Mary Pror on Aprl 17, 2023
Mary was born n Smoky Lake, Alberta in 1929 and was predeceased by her parents Nickyfor and Eva Sochatsky, her husband Patrick Prior and son Leonard
Mary worked for posta service for many years Her passon was bridge, gardening, and cookng all of which she dd wth a zest for ife
Mary is loved and mssed by her sons Wes (Betsy) and David (Suzanna Fontaine) She wil be greaty missed by her granddaughters Regan, (Davide Xausa) and Jordan, (Gen Bott) as wel as her great grandchidren, Hudson, Grayson, and Sloane
A heartfelt thank you from the famly to the staff at Irene Thomas Hospice for ther kndness and compasson
No flowers or service by request
Donations if wished, can be made to the Irene Thomas Hospice n Ladner B C
Condolences may be offered at www detafuneral ca
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June 16, 1937 April 15, 2023
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Ronald Hugh Steel on April 15, 2023, at the age of 85, with his wife Sharie by his side.
Predeceased by his parents Hugh and Ada Steel, brother Tom, infant son Mark and son in law Joe Veres. He will be remembered and sadly missed by his loving wife of 56 years, Sharie; daughter Lori Veres; sons Brian (Lisa), Doug (Marilyn) and Darin (Jennifer); and six wonderful grandchildren, Cory, Danielle, Jerrica, Brandon, Madison and Allie along with great grandson Ethan.
Ron’s loveliest talent was his whistling, and boy, could he whistle to the most treasured of his tunes. Ron’s love of music came from his much loved Uncle Archie (Steel), who would take him to see the plays at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Ron was born in Vancouver and was a proud graduate of Kitsilano High School. Ron enjoyed a long, successful career in the flooring industry, and he always remarked that he worked with and for the best Hal H. Paradise, Beatty Floor and BC Hardwood Floors. Ron was honoured to serve as President of the BC Flooring Association from 1975 1976. He enjoyed helping with the sports his children were involved in, assistant coaching or helping in any way he could. Ron was so proud to coach his girl’s soccer team, The Beatty Floor Babes, taking them to the 1977 Provincial finals in Edmonton. The generous sponsorship of Beatty Floors made it possible for the team to play for many years. The 1977 team was inducted into the Delta Sports Hall of Fame in 2013. Coach Ron Steel was proudly inducted into the Delta Sports Hall of Fame in 2017.
Ron’s love of family and the joy, love, and laughter that we shared when we got together was our biggest pride and joy. Ron always commented, "Sharie, we are so lucky, so fortunate." Ron was always so grateful for anything you did for him.
A very special thank you to Dr. Klammer what a blessing, and, in Ron’s words, "we are so blessed to have her."
From your beloved wife, Goodnight, Magoo. I love you. Till we meet again...
December 1, 1941 April 16, 2023
Sam died peacefully at Surrey Memorial Hospital on April 16, 2023, in Surrey, B.C., at the age of 81.
A funeral is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Ocean View Funeral Home (4000 Imperial Street, Burnaby, BC). All are welcome to attend and celebrate Sam’s life. The family would like to thank everyone for their love and support during this difficult time.
Condolences can be sent to www.oceanviewfuneral.com
The family honours Ron’s wishes of no service.
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Intends to sel the folowing for arrears of vehcle repairs amounting to $15,501 43 plus any additional costs of storage that accrue
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1986 Kenworth Tractor
Serial Number: 2XKEDB9X3GM812075
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Unt 101 - 7063 Venture Street Delta, BC V4G 1H8
Phone: 604-940-9545
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Business For sale
Specialty Retail Food Store for Sale $449,000
The store has been in business for 40 years Huge select on of take home prepared meals, which adds to the un queness of the store This is a fa mous store in the community in a great location
One owner retiring and second owner may man age f a reasonable term of employment can be negotiated.
SDCF Normalized Cash Flow $106,338
Asking Price for Shares $449,000
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