Delta Optimist September 14 2023

COUNCILCONSIDERATIONOFBYLAWS–SEPTEMBER25,2023

Notice is hereby given that Delta City Council will consider the bylaws referenced below at its Regular Meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Monday,September25,2023intheCouncilChamber,DeltaCityHall,4500ClarenceTaylorCrescent,Delta,BC,andbyelectronic meansasauthorizedbyCouncilProcedureBylawNo.5000.

WATCH LIVE:TheRegularMeetingwillbebroadcastliveatwww.delta.ca/watchlive.Membersofthepublicwhodonotwishto attendmaylistenandwatchtheproceedingsontheCity’swebsite.VideorecordingsarearchivedontheCity’swebsite.

Rezoning&DevelopmentVariancePermit-BylawNo.8318(FileNo.LU009466)

Location: 5000CliffDrive

Applicant: KaramjitSidhu

Proposal: TorezonethesubjectpropertyfromSingleDetachedResidential1(RS1)toSingleDetached Residential5(RS5).

A development variance permit is also requested to vary Section 11.50.8 of “Delta ZoningBylawNo.7600,2017”byreducingtheminimumlotwidthforsubdivisionfrom 16mto15mforproposedLots1and2.

ThisapplicationisconsistentwithDelta’sOfficialCommunityPlan.

StaffContact: AlexCauduro-6049523163

Rezoning-BylawNo.8300(FileNo.LU009533)

Location: 6569LambertCrescent

Applicant: BrianHart,BrianGHart&Company

Proposal: TorezonethesubjectpropertyfromSingleDetachedResidential1(RS1)toSingle DetachedResidential5(RS5)toallowatwolotsubdivisionandtheconstructionofa singledetacheddwellingwithsecondarysuiteoneachlot

ThisapplicationisconsistentwithDelta’sOfficialCommunityPlan.

StaffContact: HayleyBurns-6049463332

FORMOREINFORMATIONREGARDINGTHEPROPOSEDBYLAWS

Materials related to the proposals such as the proposed bylaws, detailed maps and other information may be inspected at Delta City Hall, 4500ClarenceTaylorCrescent,Delta,BC,MondaytoFriday,excludingstatutoryholidaysfrom8:30a.m.to4:45p.m.fromThursday,September14,2023 toMonday,September25,2023.

Ifyouhaveageneralinquiryregardingtheproposedbylawsorifyouwouldlikeassistancetoinspectanyrelevantdocumentation,pleasecontact theDevelopmentDepartmentbyemailatdevelopment@delta.caorbyphoneat604-946-3380.

Correspondencereceivedupto12:00p.m.onWednesday,September20,2023willbeincludedintheAgendapackage.Correspondencereceived afterandupto10:00a.m.onMonday,September25,2023willbeprovidedtoCouncilinaseparatepackagepriortothestartofthemeeting Allcorrespondencemustincludeyournameandfulladdressandwillformpartofthepublicrecordforthisproposalandbepublishedonthe City’swebsite.

Thosewishingtoprovidecommentonproposedbylawsmaydosointhefollowingways:

Email:mayor-council@delta.ca OR

Writeto:MayorandCouncil

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PuppyPepperpoisonedafterinhalingopioidinpark

PHIL MELNYCHUK

PMelnychuk@delta-optimist com

Emma O’Halloran noticed her little mini-Australian shepherd wasn’t quite herself after taking her for a walk around Winskill Park, the evening of Aug. 28.

When she got home, she noticed her three-month-old pup named Pepper didn’t look good and couldn’t stand by herself and was “totally glassy eyed,” O’Halloran said in an interview with the Optimist Sept. 8.

Pepper was rushed into Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital at about 8:30 p.m. where they tested her urine and found it positive for fentanyl and other opioids. “It was a scary, 24 hours for sure, ” O’Halloran said

“I never would have thought I’d have to worry about opioid

poisoning in Tsawwassen”

O’Halloran said that she just walked along the trail in the park and that her dog didn’t swallow any drugs, but inhaled them by sniffing at something at the side of the trail. Her dog was on a leash and they were

closely watching her Based on the timeline of symptoms, her pup inhaled the drugs off the ground, she added.

Pepper is now doing OK but O’Halloran is avoiding any parks.

“I had no idea that inhala-

tion would be a risk,” she said

She’s telling her story because she wants other pet owners to know and that it’s something she never thought about

“This being a family friendly and very popular park this is super concerning. Just wanted to let everyone know and give the heads up, and know the symptoms of potential overdose in animals,” she said on Facebook.

Delta Police spokesman Acting/Insp. James Sandberg, said there are a variety of street drugs in Delta “We’re not immune to it,” he said.

As a result of the decriminalizing of the possession of 2.5 grams or less of street drugs earlier this year, some cities in B.C. are passing bylaws banning drug use in local parks

Port Coquitlam in June did so in its parks and open spaces

Under decriminalization, small amounts of drugs can be used by adults, but not near places like school grounds or daycares.

But Sandberg hasn’t heard of people ingesting or inhaling as a result of accidental contact with discarded street drugs

“I’m not aware of any people being affected in the way this dog has been apparently affected,” Sandberg said.

He said police don’t want to scare people so that they no longer let their kids play in parks. “We haven’t seen it,” Sandberg said, adding that he can’t think of any such case

The federal government last year announced that the province would be granted a three-year exemption under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act to remove criminal penalties for those who possess a small amount for personal use

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PHIL MELNYCHUK PMelnychuk@delta-optimist com

When Derek McKeen was living in his car, sleeping in the front seat, spending most of every day and night in his 2015 Hyundai Elantra, he was just steps away from possible help.

Next to his preferred parking spot on 57th St. in Ladner, a family member lived just three blocks away, while his former boss was also nearby.

Yet, “I never went to anybody. I didn’t want to bother anybody,” he said in a recent interview at the end of a work day.

While McKeen is a big guy at 6’2” , 260 pounds and drove trucks for a living, he found that asking for help wasn’t easy Even after Delta Police Const. Leon Farrell helped get him into Surrey Memorial Hospital for a psych evaluation, McKeen lied to doctors and told them he was “fine”

His life took a down-

ward spiral after family problems, along with depression and anxiety, piled on to the trauma of losing his job in April 2020 because of the pandemic

By October, he couldn’t pay the rent for his Abbotsford basement suite and instead of asking for help, he abandoned his apartment and belongings and walked into the wilderness of homelessness.

“I panicked. I didn’t know how to talk to my landlord. I was afraid. I ran out,” he said.

“And not thinking very clearly, I didn’t know what to do.”

With nowhere to go and no money, his car was his home.

He spent nine months in 2020/21 in the vehicle in Ladner, his beard and hair growing longer, his depression deepening.

He used to sit in the nearby McDonald’s and people would buy him food Sometimes, he’d go three or four days with-

out eating A few times, he drove out to Roberts Bank and watched the trains, thinking about jumping underneath one, before being told to leave

McKeen explains he has suffered from depression and anxiety, off and on for 20 years.

He looks back at other life events he’s been through and says, “I don’t explode, I implode I hurt myself.”

McKeen remembers a resident who lived close to where he parked, asked him how he was doing and gave him some food.

“I’m fine,” he told him. But complaints began to come in and Const. Farrell found him again in his car

In May, the officer returned, this time with two outreach workers from Options Community Services “Yes,” he told them “I want some help.”

He eventually got into Timber Grove supportive

housing in Surrey, run by Coast Mental Health.

The staffed facility gave McKeen his own little room for low rent, along with a meal a day and support.

Yet McKeen just stayed in his room

“I was getting all this help. I was just a recluse. My beard and my hair were long for about a year and a half in that place I stayed away from people,” he said.

People were afraid of him

One morning, he looked at himself in the mirror and realized he

soon would be 60 years old.

“Hey, J C man, smarten up man. What the hell are you doing?” he said to himself

With the help of counselling and antidepressants, he slowly started feeling better. He got a haircut and new clothes, and a job driving a truck

McKeen knows he helped himself as well, but staff also listened to what he had to say, particularly Anjelika Zaremba

“She helped me, very, much,” he said “I put a lot of it down to her”

She’s been his strength, he added.

“People love me in Timber Grove right now, ” he said.

“I’m a likeable guy –not so much when I’m depressed.”

Yet he also worries depression and anxiety will return. He’s still on a small dose of antidepression medication and the winter time hits hard

However, he has his room, for as long as he wants it and he still sees a caseworker and psychiatrist once a month.

McKeen says it’s common to tell people to ask for help, but he just felt too embarrassed and ashamed. He says he’s a good worker, and big and strong and thought he just had to tighten his boot laces and get on with things

“No matter if you ’ re a big tough guy or whatever– a big biker dude or whatever – don’t be afraid to ask for help Just reach out,” he said

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Delta council on Monday gave the thumbs-up to a staff recommendation to scrap a series of tax incentives that previous councils had initiated.

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Deltassist 2023 AGM

Please join us on Wednesday September 27th at 7pm for our AGM! This meeting is an in-person event and will be a chance to take a closer look at how Deltassist continues to support the community.

Deltassist has been responding to the community’s needs since 1972, through provisions of professional and volunteer services throughout Delta. We welcome registrants to invite a friend or family member for an evening of meaningful dialogue to go over all the ways Deltassist has been caring for our community. Light snacks and refreshments will be served. For environmental reasons, please feel free to bring your own water bottle.

There is no cost to attend but we ask that you register in advance. Please register in advance to inquiry@deltassist.com. Let us know your name (first & last) and how many guests you’ll be bringing. Please register prior to Friday September 22nd .

Event Date: Wednesday September 27th

EventTime: 7pm

Event Location: 9097 120th Street, Delta, BC

Local governments may offer targeted economic incentives to encourage investment in particular areas of a community or to encourage certain types of development and, between 2011 and 2016, Delta enacted five such revitalization tax exemption bylaws.

Earlier this summer, council approved a recommendation to provide municipal property tax exemptions and municipal fee reductions, under the South Delta Revitalization Tax Exemption Program, for the six-storey Headwater Living development at the corner of Bridge and Elliott

streets, currently the Dunbar Lumber site.

Set to expire this year, that bylaw was enacted in 2016 as part of the South Delta Business Sustainability Strategy to encourage investment in new and existing retail, commercial and mixed-use projects.

A staff report notes that, over time, local and regional economic conditions have changed, development needs have changed, and Delta’s vision for some areas of the community has changed.

Council last year already approved a new development cost charge (DCC) waiver bylaw to offer incentives for the development of affordable, non-profit housing units in Delta.

Next on the list is a review of potential new economic incentives for development in the Ladner core/waterfront area, consistent with the Ladner Waterfront

Redevelopment Strategy and Ladner Village Official Community Plan update Staff are to report back on a new program, while the practice of collecting cash-in-lieu of parkland contributions in connection with strata subdivisions in Ladner Village will be ceased.

“In Ladner Village, there is a continued identified need for measures to incentivize redevelopment Since the adoption of Official Community Plan amendments for Ladner Village in 2021, there are increased height and density allowances that better enable redevelopment.

“However, at this time only one Ladner Village development has taken advantage of the incentives offered under the current South Delta Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw,” the report notes

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NewapplicationcomingforLadnerWillowsredevelopment

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist com

The Red Door Housing Society will submit a new application to redevelop the Ladner Willows complex

Representatives with the society and others, including BC Housing and a communications firm, were on hand for a presentation at Delta council’s committee of the whole meeting Tuesday to go over the plan to redevelop the 40-unit low-income townhouse complex, located in the 5600-block of Ladner Trunk Road. The proposal would see a 146-unit complex replace the existing structure.

The new building would be five storeys including four storeys of residential units and one

of above-grade parking.

A formal rezoning application has not yet been submitted.

An amendment to the Official Community Plan (OCP) would require a public hearing as part of an application as the current OCP for the site has a maximum of 48 units

This June, emotions ran high at a public hearing for the earlier application to redevelop the site into a 150-unit non-market rental complex, a proposal that was unanimously rejected by council.

Society executive director Bailey Mumford told council this week that they’ve made several changes within the Society, including adding new members to their board with experience

in affordable housing, changes to staffing at all levels including new, experienced property managers, as well as streamlined their internal processes to be more responsive

He said they’ve “embraced a culture of continual improvement”

The city’s planning department notes that a key change in this proposal would see an increase to a building setback, resulting in the loss of four units

The society’s power point presentation said, “We heard the feedback from council and the community during our previous application and we have acted on it….Red Door Housing Society has made changes to our team and operations in response

to this feedback, and to align with industry best practices for community engagement, project development, operations and maintenance.”

A Delta staff report

on the latest proposal notes the next step for the owner is to prepare detailed architectural and landscape plans and supporting documentation before submitting

a formal development application. Upon receipt of an application, staff would prepare a report to council advising of a public engagement process.

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The city’s planning department says there are 32 units currently vacated in the complex and the owner is working to relocate tenants in the remaining eight units.

DeltapoliceofficerrecognizedasTop40Under40

Delta Police Department (DPD) Sgt Katie Garcia is not your average police officer.

She has gone above and beyond in a variety of different ways.

Earlier this month, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) recognized her commitment and achievements with a Top 40 Under 40 award.

The IACP’s award program is designed to recognize 40 law enforcement professionals under the age of 40 from around the world who demonstrate leadership and exemplify commitment to their profession

The IACP has 33,000 members from 170 different countries around the world

The award considers demonstrated values, a commitment to law enforcement, and a capacity for leadership.

Garcia grew up and went to school in Delta She connected

with her school liaison officer and began volunteering with the DPD while in high school. She obtained an undergraduate degree in sociology and

an associate degree in criminal justice She played and excelled in softball, an environment that taught her team and interpersonal skills, and then in 2012, she joined the DPD.

At the DPD, Garcia has worked in Patrol, Drug Section, and Major Crimes.

She has field trained, led teams, and was promoted to Sergeant earlier in 2023.

She has consistently demonstrated a commitment to excellence, displaying outstanding leadership attributes and dedication to her colleagues and community.

Her exceptional ability to collaborate, take initiative for major projects and willingness to share knowledge has helped the DPD grow Her exceptional work is positively changing the culture of policing.

“Katie exemplifies the strength and courage that it takes to be a Delta Police officer,” said Delta Mayor and

Police Board chair George Harvie

“Her unwavering commitment to her values is a prime example of why the DPD continues to deliver excellence in policing

“On behalf of Delta council and the Delta Police Board, congratulations and thank you for your continued dedication to keeping our community safe.”

As a member of the 2SLGBTQI+ community, Garcia is an advocate and an ally for diversity initiatives

Recently she founded the DPD’s Proud Initiative, which provides an inclusive environment to support DPD’s 2SLGBTQI+ members while increasing positive police connections with the 2SLGBTQI+ community within Delta.

Her lived experience as a 2SLGBTQI+ community member has been instrumental in driving positive change both

internally and externally

She has also participated in forming the DPD’s first-ever formalized mentorship program

The program ’ s goal is to establish a collaborative work environment through mentorship, providing both personal and professional development for all members of the DPD

She is part of the British Columbia Women in Law Enforcement (BCWLE), where she is now in her second term as a board member for women in law enforcement across the province.

And if that’s not enough, she volunteers as a softball coach and a soccer coach in her offduty time.

Her involvement and commitment to these projects have contributed to fostering a positive, caring, and inclusive culture within the DPD and the community.

-Submitted by Delta Police

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The International Association of Chiefs of Police has awarded Delta Police Sgt. Katie Garcia with a Top 40 Under 40 award.

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HellNightnot toohellish

Hell Night, the Delta tradition that has been in place for decades, sees most of the grads classes of that year head out the night of the first day of school and party.

In recent years, Hell Night has brought with it a significant amount of vandalism to public and private property, so much so in fact, that this year, Delta Police sent out a message through their social media channels and this newspaper, encouraging our youth to have a fun night, but a safe night without the needless and pointless vandalism.

The good news is that, for the most part, the grads – and parents – listened to that message.

Delta Police reported to us several liquor related offences involving youth that resulted in tickets or warnings being issued. One carton of eggs was seized as it was clear they were intended for throwing and not eating.

A few intoxicated youth were taken home to parents and there was one intoxicated youth who vomited in a police car while officers were waiting for further care from a guardian to pick up the youth Police say they have had no reports of property damage in South Delta

In North Delta, “Grad 2024” was dug into the athletic field at Seaquam and Burnsview secondaries Seaquam received some graffiti as well.

But all in all, the problems seen in previous years, did not manifest, say police Grads of 2024, thanks for heeding the message and treating this community with respect.

I don’t agree with Hell Night. Never have and never will I think this tradition should be scrapped, but if it must carry on, then we need more Hell Nights in the future like this year

Travel in a whole new world

Post pandemic travel is not for the faint of heart.

I don’t care if you ’ re going to Harrison Hot Springs or Timbuktu, the new reality is, travel has changed.

My husband and I hadn’t flown since the fall of 2019 and four years later, as we prepared for overseas this month, I wondered how it would be?

The biggest question was to mask or not to mask. To my surprise, no one wears masks on planes, it’s like the pandemic never happened.

The young man beside me on the airplane chatted freely, his breath wafting over me

I asked myself, “does he have COVID, is he giving me COVID?”

Frankly I didn’t want to wear a mask on an eighthour flight, so it was a relief not too.

The package of dispos-

Community Comment

INGRID

ABBOTT

able masks I bought at London Drugs has not left my hand luggage. Our first few days in Paris were spent sightseeing with the rest of the world and let me tell you it’s crowded The streets, the museums, the shops, the cafes, all packed, sometimes shoulder to shoulder. Then there is the unprecedented heat wave in Europe that continues If

the Parisians are complaining, you know it’s hot. Here we are in 2023, all of us in a frenzy to travel Economically it’s a boom. France alone will make $19 billion in tourism revenue this year.

Canadian tourism numbers have reached pre-pandemic levels with no signs of stalling Why, because the urge to travel is human nature Most importantly, travelling widens our view of ‘the other’ . Travel instills empathy and gratitude for what we have. Fills us with pride when people discover we are Canadian and love us instantly for it.

Whether close or far, discovering the world is magical and I am grateful for the depth of experience it gives me, no matter what comes.

Ingrid Abbott is a freelance writer who can’t sleep on a plane no matter what position she contorts too

Thevillaininthedredging sagaisPortofVancouver

Editor:

Re: Where is Delta’s dredging money (Optimist, editorial, Sept 7)

The villain in the failure to dredge Ladner Harbour, such that the lifeboat got stuck and houseboats grounded, is neither Delta, nor the provincial government.

The villain is an agency of the Crown, the Port of Vancouver, whose responsibility it is to keep

the main and secondary channels of the Fraser Estuary navigable and free of silt

Imagine if you were a tenant paying rent that included your heat and light, but the bill for electricity went unpaid, so you were left in the dark and cold.

That is analogous to the situation in Ladner Harbour.

The Port used to keep these secondary chan-

nels clear, but stopped doing so

The Port is a Crown agency effectively owned by the federal government, through Transport Canada Keeping the Fraser River and its channels in good shape is therefore a federal responsibility. If the federal government is the owner, then the buck stops in Ottawa, not Delta and not Victoria.

Roger Emsley

A warning to dog owners in Beach Grove

Editor:

On the afternoon of Sept 9, my husband and I were walking our dog on the beach.

Our dog quickly ate something in the sand before we could stop him.

When we got home our dog grew ill We took him straight to our vet where they tested his urine. It came back positive for THC They injected him with fluids and we were told to monitor him overnight.

If his heart rate became too high or if

he began having trouble breathing, we were to take him to emergency

My husband returned to the beach to the spot our dog ate something and found peanut butter THC cookies spread around the area. He collected almost a full Ziplock bag’s worth and disposed of it safely

Consumption of THC by dogs can be lethal Thankfully, with the help of the amazing staff at Huff Animal Hospital, our dog is going to be okay.

Kim Cooper

The Optimist encourages readers to write letters to the editor Letters are accepted on any topic, although preference is given to those on local matters The Optimist reserves the right to edit letters and the decision to publish is at the discretion of the editor or publisher. All letters must be signed, dated and include the writer’s phone number (not for publication) The Optimist will not print “name withheld” letters Copyright in letters and other materials submitted voluntarily to the publisher and accepted for publication remains with the author, but the publisher and its licensees may freely reproduce them in print, electronic or other forms

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The Ladner Legion recently donated $10,000 to the Legion Foundation for the following programs: PTSD Dog Program, Veteran’s Transition Program and the Leave the Streets Behind (Homeless Veteran’s Program)

The Legion donated $2,500 to George Derby (Veteran’s Housing) In the centre of the photo is Ava Turner with George Derby, Barb Dyck (Legion volunteer) and Gerry Bramhill (Legion past president)

The Legion donated $5,000 to Honour House

Left to right: Gerry Bramhill, Barb Dyck, Tim Armstrong (director of Honour House) and Rob Gardener

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Deltaneedsaworld-class bandstand

Editor:

Either Memorial Park or the new waterfront development in Ladner could be the site of a world-class bandstand and event-venue

The pop-up park on Chisolm Street was tons of fun this summer, and we noticed an architectural rendering on the fence that indicated a terraced area for seating when completed.

This might be our one chance to do it right, to create a great Delta venue.

But this should not be left in the hands of an architect – I can gather a committee of music, arts, theatre, and acoustic specialists to be the leading force in assisting city hall to create the greatest outdoor perfor-

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mance site in the Lower Mainland.

Why? Because Delta is “music-central,” containing four concert bands, a large youth orchestra, many excellent community choirs, outstanding high-school music programs throughout Delta, as well as the longstanding Delta School of Music

Popular music events abound, including the early June Ladner Bandfest that draws hundreds of musicians and thousands of audience, the popular South Delta Jazz Festival in August, the well-loved Concertin-the-Park Program by Parks and Rec, Christmas music events on the Ladner dock, and a whole lot more

Imagine many of

these events taking place on the Chisolm Street waterfront, in a carefullydesigned bandstand.

The small town of Kalama WA has built, with help from corporate sponsors, just such a beautiful venue, and it hosts presentations throughout the spring and summer

If the Ladner waterfront location is not feasible, then what about building it in Memorial Park, which already has a track record of hosting large music events?

City Hall is paying $750k for new bathrooms in the park, so a top-tier outdoor performance facility should definitely be on the table!

Curt Jantzen Delta Music Makers Community Band

Vehicle overpass is needed at this intersection

Editor:

A recent horrendous accident at a highway intersection in Manitoba killed 15 seniors The intersection of slow tertiary roads with high-speed highways is common practice in Canada.

Here in Delta, we have a number of these intersections

The accident in Manitoba will not be the last terrible accident of this kind

The ferry terminal here in Tsawwassen is a source of particularly high-speed traffic Vehicles speeding to get a spot on a ferry, or racing into Vancouver after leaving a slow-moving ferry, pass through several dangerous intersections in Tsawwassen and Ladner

The 52nd Street and Highway 17 intersection is perhaps the most dangerous

With a huge shopping mall on one side of the highway and the town of Tsawwassen on the other, a momentary lapse of attention at this intersection could see a repeat of Manitoba – a terrible, and avoidable loss of life.

B.C. is a rich province. The City of Delta should be putting pressure on the province and Tsawwassen First Nation to get started on a vehicle overpass for this intersection It is only going to get busier.

Waiting for an accident that is so bad that it draws national attention to the problem is not acceptable.

Paul Edwards

Newoff-leashdogenclosure comingforDeltapark

SANDOR GYARMATI

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The City of Delta has issued a request for proposals for a contractor to build an enclosed offleash dog area at Pebble Hill Park in Tsawwassen

The existing dog offleash area was established in 2010 and is within a BC Hydro transmission right-of-way. The off-leash area is not fenced and has relied on signage and natural boundaries

The new project is to include fencing, gates, benches and landscaping. Since the new offleash park will be within a transmission right-ofway, special design considerations have been put

The amenity will be located near a high-voltage 230 kV electrical line and related equipment.

in place for the unique location, according to the city

The city hopes the work will be completed this December.

The off-leash dog enclosure plan was initi-

ated a couple of years ago by the city

The plan would undergo design changes and the city earlier this year finally received conditional approval by BC Hydro

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NOTICEOFPUBLICHEARING–SEPTEMBER25,2023

NoticeisherebygiventhatDeltaCityCouncil will holdaPublicHearingto receiverepresentationsfrom anypersonswhodeem itintheirinterestto addressCouncil regardingthe followingproposedprojects ThePublicHearingwillbeheldaspartoftheRegularCouncilmeetingasfollows:

Date: Monday,September25,2023

Time: 4:00pm

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

WATCH LIVE: This Public Hearing will be broadcast live at www.delta.ca/watchlive Membersof the public who do not wish to speakmay listen and watch theproceedingson the City'swebsite.VideorecordingsarearchivedontheCity’swebsite.ThisPublicHearingistobeconvenedbyelectronicmeansasauthorizedbytheCouncilProcedureBylawNo.5000

ProjectNo.1(FileNo.LU009521)

Location:7728119AStreet

Applicant:HarjitSinghSangha,1186864BC LTD

Proposal: Application for Official Community Plan Amendment, Rezoning, LandUseContractDischargeandDevelopmentPermittoallowredevelopment ofthepropertyintotwosix-storeyresidentialapartmentbuildings.

The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No 3950, 1985

AmendmentBylawNo 8302,2023

Toexemptthelandsfromthe22FloorSpaceRatio(FSR)densityprovisionof theMediumDensityResidential(ScottRoad)(MDR(SR))landusedesignation, andallowanewdensitylimitof266FSR Theproposalotherwisecomplieswith theheightandlandusepoliciesoftheMDR(SR)landusedesignation

DeltaZoningBylawNo.7600,2017

AmendmentBylawNo 8301,2023

Torezone Residential Townhouse40 (RT40)toComprehensive Development ZoneNo 33(CDZ33)toallowthedevelopmentoftwosix-storeymulti-family apartmentbuildings

LandUseContractDischargeBylawNo 8303,2023

TodischargeLandUseContractLU-74-43toallowdevelopmentunderthenew CDZ33regulations

DevelopmentPermitLU009521

DevelopmentPermitLU009521would address theform and characterofthe proposeddevelopment,whichislocatedinScottRoadCorridorDevelopment

PermitArea

StaffContact: JanetZazubek–604-946-3355

LU009521

PARTICIPATEINTHEPUBLICHEARINGPROCESS

ThePublicHearing isopentoall members ofthepublic.Any personwho believes that their interest in property will be affected by the proposed projects shall be givenanopportunitytoprovidetheircomments(support,concerns,oropposition) toCouncilinthefollowingways:

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Writeto: MayorandCouncil,CityofDelta 4500ClarenceTaylorCrescent Delta,BCV4K3E2

ProjectNo 2(FileNo LU009536)

Location:5349,5359&5367LadnerTrunkRoadand4834&484453Street

Applicant: HardeepBassi,BassiProperties/HighmarkHomesLtd

Proposal:ApplicationforOfficialCommunityPlanAmendment,Rezoning,RoadClosure,Cancellation and Disposition, Development Variance Permit and Development Permit in order to consolidate the subjectpropertiesanda970.1m2 City-ownedlanetoconstructtwo6-storeyapartmentbuildingswith atotalof211unitscomprisingarentalbuildingwith87dwellingunitsandamarketbuildingwith124 dwellingunits.

TheCorporationofDeltaOfficialCommunityPlanBylawNo 3950,1985

AmendmentBylawNo 8327,2023

TochangethelandusedesignationofthesubjectpropertiesasshownonMapNo.1fromResidential Ground-Oriented(RG)toanewdesignation,MediumDensityResidential(Corridor)6(MDR(CR)6),which wouldpermitamaximumfloorspaceratioof25andheight ofsixstoreys.Anewfloorspaceratioof 239isproposedforthisdevelopment.

DeltaZoningBylawNo 7600,2017

AmendmentBylawNo.8328,2023

To rezonethesubjectpropertiesasshownonMapNo 1fromSingleDetachedResidential 2(RS2)to Comprehensive Development Zone 38 (CDZ38) in order to redevelop the site for two apartment buildings,parking,andcommonindoorandoutdooramenityspaces.

DeltaRoadClosureandCancellationBylawNo.8329,2023

Toclosetoalltrafficandremovethehighwaydedicationfromtheexisting9701m2 ofCity-ownedlane identifiedas“ProposedLaneClosure”asshownonMapNo 2inanticipationofthelandbeingdisposed ofinaccordancewiththeCommunityCharterandtransferredtothesubjectproperties’owneraspart ofaproposedconditionalroadtransferandexchangeagreement.

DevelopmentVariancePermitLU009536

Tovarythefollowingprovisionsin“DeltaZoningBylawNo 7600,2017”:

i Section773byreducingtheminimumamountofcommonoutdooramenityspacefrom1,266m2 to1,156m2;

ii Section842byreducingtheminimumnumberofresidentialparkingspacesfrom259to202;

iii Section855(a)byreducingthenumberofaccessibleparkingspacesfrom21to14;and

iv Section921byreducingthenumberofoff-streetloadingspacesfrom2to0

DevelopmentPermitLU009536

To regulate the form and character of the proposed apartment buildings, which are located in the LadnerVillage1(LV1)DevelopmentPermitArea.

StaffContact: JimmyHo–604-946-3331

MapNo.1-LU009536

MapNo.2–LU009536

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���� TospeakvirtuallyatthePublicHearing,youmustregisterwiththeOffice oftheCityClerkbefore10:00a.m onMonday,September25,2023

To register, email publichearing@deltaca or call 604-946-3220 and provide:

1 PublicHearingmeetingdateandProjectnumber;

2 WhetheryouwillspeakbytelephoneorbyZoomvideoconference;and

3 Your contact information (name, address, phone number, and email address)

Once registered, you will be provided details needed to participate Youdonotneed toregistertospeakinperson

Correspondence received up to 12:00 p.m. on Friday, September 22, 2023 will be included in the Agenda package Correspondencereceived up to 10:00 a.m on Monday, September 25, 2023 will beprovided to Councilinaseparate packagepriortothestartofthemeeting Allcorrespondence mustincludeyournameandfulladdressandwillform partofthepublicrecordforthisPublicHearingandbepublishedontheCity’swebsite

OncethePublicHearinghasconcluded,nofurtherinformationorsubmissionsmaybeconsideredbyCouncil.

CityofDeltaimprovingsafetyatseveralintersections

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist com

The City of Delta last week informed residents of a list of intersections that will undergo safety improvements by the end of October

The sites include:

Cliveden Avenue at Eaton Way, 10 Avenue at 53A Street, 48 Avenue at Bridge and Garry streets, 75A Avenue at 115 Street, 112 Street near Devon Gardens Elementary School, 1 Avenue at 55A Street, Arthur Drive near Sacred Heart Elementary School, as well as Ferry Road at River Road

Part of the city’s ongoing Crosswalk, Streetlight and Traffic Signal Improvements Project, the upgrades include construction of crosswalks and traffic lights

to enhance pedestrian safety and accessibility On Nov 19, 2021, a pedestrian was struck in the crosswalk at 1 Avenue and 55A Street, resulting in serious injuries. The improvements to pedestrian safety at that site will include an upgrade of the

existing crosswalk with new pedestrian activated rectangular, rapid flashing beacons, curb extensions and new LED street lighting

As far as the Ferry Road and River Road site, residents of Marina Gardens expressed con-

cerns with traffic volumes in the area, indicating support for a full traffic signal to enhance safety and to relieve some traffic demands using the Admiral Boulevard and River Road intersection. The city this year issued a request for bids for the

design and construction inspection services for four more crosswalk improvements and two traffic signal improvements

The crosswalk improvements will be located at 6 Avenue at Milsom Wynd and 62 Street at Holly Park Drive, 112 Street at 88 Avenue, while a new crosswalk will be added for Nicholson Road at Chateau Wynd.

The traffic signal improvements are coming to 12 Avenue at Ferguson and Hunter roads as well as 116 Street and 75A Avenue. Meanwhile, Engineering Director Steven Lan recently said that safety measures are also planned for the intersection of 47A Avenue at Garry Street.

The engineering department last October

launched a review of 47A Avenue following several accidents, which prompted safety concerns including vehicle speeds along the avenue

Staff reviewed ICBC claims information and traffic data, including speeds and volumes, and retained a transportation consultant to provide peak hour traffic and pedestrian counts at the intersections of 47A Avenue at Delta Street, Garry Street and 48B Street.

The findings indicated the intersection of 47A Avenue at Garry Street would benefit most from additional traffic safety measures, said Lan.

The plan includes converting the existing twoway stop at that intersection to a four-way stop, as well as installing temporary curb extensions

SANDOR GYARMATI PHOTO

The intersection at 48 Avenue at Garry and Bridge streets is one of several undergoing safety improvements.

RubberducksarebackforRCMSARfundraiser

MIKE SU

Contributing Writer

As the Tour De Duck fundraiser returns after a five-year hiatus, thousands of rubber ducks will race down the Fraser River on Sept 17. The ducks will race down the river, each with a corresponding number to the donors’ tickets, and the top five finishers will win prizes.

Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCMSAR) Station 8 leader Craig Caplan said this fundraiser sheds light on the RCMSAR’s roll in the community

“Each of these 31 different units has to do their own form of fundraising to be able to keep the boat running and

maintained and the crew safe,” said Caplan RCMSAR Station 8 Delta, funded by the Delta Marine Rescue

Society, is a non-profit organization dedicated to marine search and rescue missions. Fundraising efforts remain crucial to

bridging financial gaps and keeping the station operational.

In a testament to their rapid intervention,

RCMSAR’s Station 8 leaped into action on Aug 20, answering a distress call from a 35’ vessel taking on water. The crew arrived within 20 minutes with the tools for a successful rescue

“It was a lot of commitment for our members, so the fundraising component just adds the additional requirement we need,” Caplan said, “We band together as a group and work through various ideas from a fundraising perspective.”

Tour de Duck will commence at 11 a.m. with a live band, food trucks, and other entertainment, while the duck races will start at 1 p m Tickets for the race are available through various outlets, including selected Ladner

markets, SAR 8 members, and other community events throughout the summer.

To be eligible for the prizes, participants must have a duck in the race. Ducks can be purchased at $5 each or at a discounted rate of five ducks for $20

The prizes up for grabs include a Tofino getaway, a two-night stay at the Penticton Lakeside resort, a $200 gift certificate to the Old Spaghetti Factory, 18 holes of golf with a power cart at Tsawwassen Springs, or a custommade crab trap.

For more information about Tour De Duck, visit the official website Patrons are also welcome to support through Canada Helps

The Tour de Duck is one of the largest fundraisers for Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCMSAR) Station 8.

Public Notice – 2023 Tax Sale

PursuanttoSection647oftheLocalGovernmentAct,PublicNoticeisherebygiventhatthefollowingpropertieswillbeoffered for sale by public auction at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 25, 2023 in the Council Chamber at Delta City Hall, 4500ClarenceTaylorCrescent,Delta,BC,unlessthedelinquenttaxesandinterestthereonarepreviouslypaid

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EarthwiseSociety’sHeirloom TomatoFestivalreturns

The much-anticipated Earthwise Heirloom

Tomato Festival is back on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 10 a m to 2 p m in the Earthwise Garden.

The Tomato Festival is a family-friendly community gathering that celebrates the history and diversity of B C agriculture with a focus on heirloom tomatoes, drawing attention to the impressive variety of produce that is available at our local farms

One of the festival’s star attractions is the dazzling array of unique heirloom tomatoes available for sampling and purchase From sweet and juicy to tangy and robust, the heirlooms showcase the incredible diversity of flavors and colours that tomatoes can offer The Heirloom Tomato Fest would not be complete without highlighting the cultural and culinary significance of tomatoes, and this year, food enthusiasts are in for a real treat

Las Catrinas Cuisine, a beloved Mexican takeout business based in Ladner, will be on hand showcasing their culi-

nary skills with tomatoinspired dishes. Guests will enjoy a cooking demonstration featuring the vibrant flavors of authentic Mexican cuisine, with a special focus on tomatoes

While at the festival, don’t miss the chance to visit the Earthwise Farm Cart, which will be brimming with Earthwise Society’s own certified organic produce.

Ve-Jane Duong from Fusion Micro Farm will also be on site to show-

case her unique selection of heirloom vegetables. Wrap up the day with a leisurely stroll through the Earthwise Garden’s picturesque landscape to see what’s in bloom.

Mark your calendars and join in celebrating the tapestry of local produce, the wonder of heirloom tomatoes, and our vibrant community.

For more information about the Earthwise Heirloom Tomato Festival, email: info@ earthwisesociety.bc.ca. -Submitted

PHOTO COURTESY EARTHWISE

The Heirloom Tomato Festival is this Saturday at the Earthwise Garden.

TECHNOLOGY

ECD Learning Centre in Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall

Android Cell Phone or Tablet

Presenter: Ken McGrath (Broadcast and Internet Instructor)

4 sessions: $40 Class size: max 8

Saturdays, Sept 30, Oct 7, 14, 21 10:00-Noon

Apple iPad for Absolute Beginners

Presenters: Paul and Kathleen Vanderwood (Returning Presenters)

4 sessions: $40 Class size: max 8

Fridays and Tuesdays, Oct 13, 17, 20 & 24 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Using A.I. to Write Stories for Your Grandchildren (or friends!)

Presenter: Geraldine Sombke (Retired Technology Instructor)

2 sessions: $20 Class size: max 8

Tuesday and Thursday, Oct 10 & 12 12:30 - 2:00

Apple iPad - Email Only

Presenter: Geoff Eldred (Returning Presenter)

2 sessions: $20 Class size: max 6

Monday and Wednesday, Oct 16 & 18 10:00 - Noon

Apple iPad - Camera and Photos Only

Presenter: Geoff Eldred (Returning Presenter)

2 sessions: $20 Class size: max 6

Monday & Wednesday, Oct 23 & 25 10:00 - Noon

Apple iPad - Web Browsing and Using Various Apps

Presenter: Geoff Eldred (Returning Presenter)

2 sessions: $20 Class size: max 6

Monday & Wednesday: Oct 30 & Nov 1 10:00 - Noon

How to Stay Safe Online; a TELUS Wise Presentation

Presenters: Advinder Greywall (TELUS Wise) and Louise Latremouille (ElderCollege)

1 session: In-person attendance $10 Class size: max 20 Free on Zoom, and non-members can register to attend as well.

Monday, Oct 23 1:00 – 3:00 PM

Cellphone Photography

Presenter: Ken McGrath (Broadcast and internet Instructor)

2 sessions: $20 Class size: max 8

Friday & Saturday, Oct 27 & 28 10:00 – Noon

Microsoft Word: The Basics

Presenter: Louise Latremouille (ECD Administrator)

2 sessions: $20 Class size: max 8

Monday & Wednesday, Nov 6 & 8 10:00 - Noon

History of Computing

Presenter: Bill Didur (ECD Administrator)

1 session: $10 Class size: max 25

Friday, Nov 17 10:00 - Noon

Gmail and Google Apps

Presenter: Louise Latremouille (ECD Administrator)

2 sessions: $20 Class size: max 8

Monday & Wednesday, Nov 13 & 15 10:00 - Noon

Advances in A.I.

Presenter: Bill Didur (ECD Administrator)

1 session: $10 Class size: max 20

Friday, Nov 10 10:00 – Noon

LIFESTYLE & GENERAL INTEREST

ElderCollege Learning Centre unless otherwise stated.

Making Beeswax Wraps

Presenter: Andie Froese (New Presenter)

1 session: $10 Class size: max 10

Tuesday, Oct 3 9:30 – 11:00 AM

Writing the Memories of Your Life

Presenter: Donnaleen Miller (Writing Instructor)

6 sessions: $60 Class size: max 10

Thursdays, Oct 12, 19, 26, Nov 2, 9 & 16 10:00 – Noon

Super Glue and Its History Come Together To Repair Your Broken items

Presenter: Ivor Hewitt (ECD Administrator)

Tuesday, Oct 10 10:00 – Noon

Grow a One-Container Garden from October to April

Presenter: Angelika Hedley (Garden Enthusiast)

1 session: $10 Class size: max 16

Wednesday, Oct 11 10:00 – Noon

Lino Printmaking

Presenters: Kit Grauer & Peter Scurr (Art Educators)

3 sessions: $30 Class size: 10

Wednesdays, Oct 11 & 18 1:00 - 3:00 PM

*3rd class date and time TBD by class - at the artists’ studio on Galiano Island.

New Agricultural Plan for Delta

Presenter: Marcy Sangret (City Planner for Delta)

1 Session: $10 Class size: max 25

Friday, Oct 13 10:00 – Noon

The Buzz on Bees and Hornets

Presenter: Paul Van Westendorp (Provincial Apiculturist)

1 session: $10 Class size: max 25

Friday, Nov 3 10:00 – Noon

Conversational French - Les Conversations qui Comptent

Presenter: Karen Harvey (Returning Presenter)

6 Sessions: $60 Class size: max 12

Tuesdays, Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 21 and 28 10:00 - Noon

Patagonia - A Marvelous Adventure

Presenter: Jen Kormendy (Wildlife Biologist and Adventurer)

1 Session: $10 Class size: max 30

Wednesday, Oct 25 4:30 - 6:00 PM

Brain Recovery, A Journey of Hope

Presenter: Laura Stoicescu (Stroke Recovery Speaker)

1 session: $10 Class size: max 20

Tuesday, Nov 7 1:30 – 3:00 PM

Meals on a Budget with Professional Caterer Mr. Mom

Presenter: Russell Pohl (Professional Caterer & Author)

1 session: $10 Class size: max 20

Tuesday, Nov 14 2:30 - 4:00 PM

Dementia Education: 3-Part Series

Presenter: Riten Tamang (First Link® Alzheimer Society of BC)

3 Sessions: $30 Class size: max 12

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: Nov 21, 22, 23 1:00 – 3:00 PM

Navigating Stress

Presenter: Beth Triano (Registered Clinical Counsellor)

4 sessions: $40 Class size: minimum 6, max 12

Fridays, Oct 27, Nov 3, 17 & 24 1:30-3:00 PM

NOTE: KinVillage Multi-Purpose Room

HISTORY & CURRENT EVENTS

Cedar Park Church, Ladner

Capitalism: How Sweet It Was!

Presenter: Guillermo Bustos (History Educator)

5 sessions: $50 Class size: max 30

Thursdays, Oct 5, 12, 19, 26 and Nov 2 1:30 - 3:00 PM

What’s News?

Presenter: Rod MacKinnon (Geopolitical Enthusiast)

4 sessions: $40 Class size: max 24

Tuesdays, Oct 17, 24, 31 & Nov 7 1:30 - 3:30 PM

WWII History: Hunger Winter of ’45: A Sneak Preview of this Documentary with its Producer

Presenter: Alison MacLean (Award Winning Historical Documentary Film Producer)

1 Session: $10 Class size: max 45

Thursday, Nov 9 1:30 - 3:30 PM

Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven: Creating a National Vision

Presenter: Linda Quigley (Art Historian, Instructor and Artist)

1 session: $10 Class size: max 24

Wednesday, Nov 15 1:30 – 3:00 PM

Hudson Bay’s Namesake Henry Hudson: A Remarkable Explorer

Presenter: Anthony Dalton (Author, Poet, Geographer)

1 session: $10 Class size: max 30

Thursday, Nov 16 1:30 - 3:00 PM

HISTORY & CURRENT EVENTS (Zoom or Hybrid)

Global Boiling: What’s Happening with the Earth?

Presenter: Jim Morin, PhD (Retired Educator and Geologist)

5 Sessions: $50 Class size: max 25

Saturdays, Oct 7, 14, 21, 28 & Nov 4 1:30 – 3:00PM

NOTE: Zoom Presentation

Indigenous Organizations: Who, What, Where, Why & How

Presenter: Jim Morin, PhD (Retired Educator and Geologist)

5 sessions: $50 Class size: max 24

Mondays, Nov 6, 13, 20, 27 & Dec 4 1:30 – 3:00 PM

NOTE: Zoom Presentation

Uncovering a 4,600-year-old City: Archeology Digs in Israel and Belize

Presenter: Don Plant (Retired Journalist)

1 session: $10 Class Size: max 24

Thursday, Nov 23 10:00 – Noon

Zoom Presentation

Ice War Diplomat, An Insider’s Account of the Canada-USSR Summit Hockey Series

Presenter: Gary J Smith (Author and former Canadian Ambassador)

1 session: $10 In-person class size: max 25,

Zoom registration class size: open

Wednesday, Nov 29 1:00 - 3:00 PM PST

Hybrid Class: Zoom and ElderCollege Learning Centre

SPECIAL EVENT

A Morning with Member of Parliament Carla Qualtrough

Presenter: The Honorable Carla Qualtrough, MP for Delta

1 session: Free

Friday, Nov 24 10:00 - Noon

ElderCollege Learning Centre

FIELD TRIPS

Bus Trip to Vancouver Museum: Exhibit Dressed for History

Presenter: Ivan Sayer (Tour Guide & Collector)

1 session: $20 Group size: Max 20

Wednesday, Oct 4 9:15 - 1:00 PM

Bus leaves ElderCollege at 9:30 AM; guided tour starts at 10:30 AM.

Bus Trip to Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre

Presenter: Guided Tour by Museum Staff

1 session: $30 (lunch included) Group size: max 20

Wednesday, Nov 22 9:15 - 2:00 PM

Meet the bus at ElderCollege at 9:00 AM.

Registration continues throughout the term.

In-Person Registration Sept. 18, 19 & 20, 9:00 AM - Noon

Delta Learning Centre, 1249 – 56 Street

MakeAWishoffersunforgettable tripforLadnercancersurvivor

PHIL MELNYCHUK

PMelnychuk@delta-opt m st com

After helping out with a fundraising event this spring, fighting off acute lymphoblastic leukemia for two years and going through a bone marrow transplant last fall, it was time to relax a bit and have some fun.

That’s exactly what Ladner nine-year-old Tyson Greaves, along with his brother, mom and dad, did from July 18 to 25, with a Make-AWish Canada trip to Walt Disney World in Florida.

“It was absolutely amazing It was so good,” said Tyson’s mom Erin, adding that she doubts if anything will be able to top that.

The trip, that marked Make A Wish Canada’s 40th anniversary, included a pre-trip visit by the Make a Wish folks bearing gifts and included a stay in the Give Kids the World Village resort, which includes an ice cream store that’s open almost 24 hours a day

The resort also has a feature where kids put up a star on a wall that marks and celebrates their return to health That star remains there forever and can be visited by the fam-

ily twice a year for free.

“They just go over and above for the kids. They make it such an amazing experience for them and celebrate them being healthy again,” Erin said At breakfast every morning, they would have special visitors, such as Mickey Mouse, at the dining hall. As far as Disney World itself, Tyson’s favourite two rides were Star Wars and Tron.

In 2019, when he was five years old, Tyson was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia

After two years of chemotherapy treatments at BC

Children’s Hospital, Tyson went into remission in August 2021.

Last summer, Tyson’s family learned that after only one year into remission, Tyson’s cancer had returned Oncologists at BC Children’s Hospital quickly started chemotherapy treatment and concluded that Tyson needed a bone marrow transplant to help reduce the risk of the cancer returning

His big brother Cooper, 11, stepped up and donated his bone marrow Tyson now is going into Grade 4 and is doing well.

“The doctors are really happy with his progress, ” said Erin.

He’s down to monthly checkups which soon will be reduced to once every six months, she added

On Aug 23, Tyson got to throw out the first pitch at the Vancouver Canadians game

In June, the RBC Race for the Kids took place at Hawthorne elementary where students in Grades 3 and 5 raised just under $18,000 for BC Children’s Hospital. Tyson helped out with that and in 2020 also helped raise $5,000 in another fundraiser.

PHOTO COURTESY MAKE A WISH

Ladner family Mike, Cooper, Tyson and Erin Cooper liked the Star Wars ride at Walt Disney World.

LIFESTYLES

BarnsideHarvestFestivalsettorockPatersonPark

Barnside Harvest Festival will be shining the spotlight on Ladner when The Sheepdogs launch their opening Friday night headline set into rock ‘ n roll paradise with their rich harmonies and classic rock influenced sound

West Coast rock legends 54-40 are certain to get a hero’s welcome from the locals given the outstanding reaction to Saturday’s country/ rock line-up with The Road Hammers, Chad Brownlee and Jesse Roper. Other festival highlights Dear Rouge, The Zolas, Tony Furtado and Warren Dean Flandez will be bringing their best to Paterson Park.

The spotlight truly shines on Ladner on Saturday afternoon when the Maple Buds Ladner Showcase takes over the Market Stage with some of the best budding talent in our region including Kate Yahn, Blue Strange, The Rambling Gentlemen, DogGone and Bryce Malenstyn Look beyond the music and you’ll discover the food

The festival is tastefully celebrating our local harvest with two charity barbecues.

Delta Firefighters will be hosting their barbecue menu featuring salmon burgers, hamburgers and poutine while the Heron Hospice Society will be roasting corn and serving up ribs and potato salad Top that with apple and blueberry pies, plus the incredible cuisine of 12 top food trucks and

you ’ ve got a veritable harvest feast!

Delta’s farming history is being honoured in the Heritage Pavilion with historical exhibits from Delta Farmers Institute and Delta Archives, plus a pop-up stage to keep everyone entertained. McDonald’s Kids’ World is right beside it with face painting, crafts and Storyville highlighting two local authors, Alison Acheson and Alison Monk

Bring your dog’s and kids for free on Sunday for Paw Pals Electric Picnic.

Paterson Park is renowned for dogs and

dog walkers, so festival patrons will be invited to bring their dogs for a fun Sunday afternoon in the park. Programming will include agility areas, musical mats and the 21-station Pet Parade, with the music vibe provided by DJ jaXon Hawks from JR-FM, Larry Hennessey (JACK Up the 80’s) spinning vinyl classics, DJ Bobby James with live percussion and Goodspin.

The Farm & Artisan Market will feature some of the region’s best artisans and crafters, along with huge tents featuring locally grown produce. You can even check your

fresh produce in our ‘Chill Check’ refrigerated container while you enjoy the show

Produced by Barnside Brewing Co with an award-winning event team, this new event will offer more than just great music, food and festivities. The onsite experience will also include a site-wide license to showcase Delta’s finest farm fresh craft beer, local wines and ciders, and farm focused nonalcoholic options.

“We’re very pleased that Barnside Harvest Festival has been so well received by our community and by festival fans

from across our region,” said Barnside general manager Ken Malenstyn.

“We’re bringing together our farming community and local businesses to deliver an amazing music festival with a warm atmosphere and an impressive food and beverage experience. Thanks to the tremendous support from the City of Delta and over 30 local sponsors, we ’ re proud to promote Delta’s family farms and celebrate the harvest of locally grown food with music, fun and of coursefarm fresh beer!”

There is paid parking on site, free bike valet plus a free shuttle

service being offered by Tsawwassen Shuttles coming to and from Tsawwassen Mills Guests choosing transit will be pleased to learn that TransLink is putting extra 601 buses on post-event on Friday and Saturday nights to deliver festival patrons to the Bridgeport SkyTrain Station

The Festival runs from 4 to 10 p m Friday, Sept 15, 11 a m to 10 p m Saturday, Sept. 16 and 11 a m to 6 p m on Sunday, Sept. 17.

Tickets and more information is available at www.barnsideharvestfest. com.

West Coast rock legends 54-40 are certain to get a hero’s welcome from the locals given the outstanding reaction for their headlining show on Saturday night.

HarvestFestivalshinesthelightonlocaltalent

Barnside Harvest Festival will be shining the spotlight on local Delta talent on Saturday afternoon when the Maple Buds Ladner Showcase takes over the Market Stage with some of the best budding talent in our region

Here is a sampling of the local artists being featured in this year ’ s festivities:

Warren Dean Flandez

A luminary in the Canadian music industry, with a sound and style that’s uniquely his own, Flandez blends soulfully

charged R&B/pop with the uplifting sounds of gospel and has become a celebrated voice across many genres.

Blue Strange

This Canadian threepiece, melodic blues-rock band formed in Ladner as Dirty Mike and the

Boys, with Mike Stewart, guitar and vocals, Blair Nielsen on bass, and Terence Donnelly on the drums. The boys have been playing together for more than 10 years, sharing stages with The Sheepdogs, 54-40, Bif Naked, The Zolas, Daniel

Wesley, The Boom Booms, and more.

Kate Yahn

Kate Yahn combines the glamour and strength of rock n ’ roll with a sophisticated storytelling edge. Often echoing the energy of Stevie Nicks, the vocal abilities of Linda Ronstadt, and the style of Debbie Harry to draw listeners in

The Rambling Gentlemen

This vocal duo plays traditional jazz standards in the style of the 1930s and 40s Their arrangement of standards are inspired by groups and individual artists such as the Mills Brothers, Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians, Al Bowlly, and so on.

The band is led by Emmett Martin Hatlelid, a young and up-coming jazz vocalist from Ladner with a love for the traditional jazz styles.

Bryce Malenstyn

Delta-born vocalist, Bryce Malenstyn now thrives in the vibrant music scene of Toronto For the past three years, he has been immersed in studies at Humber College, where he has honed his musical talents and expanded his creative horizons. Specializing in funk, soul, and jazz, Bryce is a vocalist who shines in both his original compositions and captivating live performances.

Dog Gone

Indie alt-rock, creative guitar riffs and catchy vocals make for an entertaining show with Dog Gone. With guitars, bass and lead singer switching every song, Dog Gone aims to showcase all their member’s best tunes.

Warren Dean Flandez

We also have two local authors being featured in the Storyville zone in Kids World

Alison Acheson

Alison Acheson is the author of 11 books for all ages, including her most recent, Dance Me to the End, a memoir of caregiving, and the picture book she will share at the event - Little House in a Big Place.

Alison Monk

Alison Monk has lived in England, Lesotho (Africa), Germany and now Canada She currently lives in South Surrey with her husband Rod Most of her teaching career in Canada was spent teaching in Ladner. Now retired, she enjoys spending time with her four grandchildren, playing pickleball and writing stories. Her first children’s novel, Noah’s Universe, was published in June 2023.

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PHOTO COURTESY BARNSIDE HARVEST FESTIVAL

At Home

The kitchen is a busy room in many homes.

That popularity likely has something to do with why so many homeowners spend sizable sums renovating their kitchens.

There are many aspects of a kitchen that homeowners can change.

Renovators either fully or partially replaced cabinets in their improvement plans. Cabinets are a major component of kitchen layouts.

Cabinets help to establish the aesthetic of a kitchen and serve a useful function, providing necessary storage space to ensure the room does not appear cluttered

Homeowners have different options when it comes to cabinet renovations, and they may need to decide if they need to replace or reface their cabinets.

Replacement

Cabinet replacement involves removing all of the existing cabinets before new cabinets are leveled and installed Cabinet replacement is a good idea when homeowners want

to add more cabinet space or create a new layout in the room.

Refacing

Cabinet refacing is less messy and less disruptive than replacement. All cabinets remain the same size and in the same location The cabinet boxes must be in good shape to facilitate a refacing. The process involves installation of new drawer fronts and cabinet doors, as well as veneering of the cabinet boxes. New hardware typically is installed as well The insides of the cabinets typically remain the same.

Most people call in professionals to change their cabinets Cabinet replacement can be a do-it-yourself job, but it involves measuring and ensuring everything fits and is leveled appropriately. Homeowners who choose to reface their cabinets themselves may opt to paint or restain. Wood veneer or a new door and drawer panel installation can be complicated and is best left to qualified contractors

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Homeowners have different options when it comes to cabinet renovations, and they may need to decide if they need to replace or reface their cabinets.

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Houses typically feature various areas that are traditionally designed for storage, such as garages, basements and attics However, with some renovation, these spaces can be transformed into livable areas.

Homeowners who would like to convert attics into livable spaces need to take certain things into consideration before starting an improvement project While the attic may seem like it has plenty of room and is structurally sound enough to walk in, that’s not necessarily so. To be converted into usable living space, an attic must be brought up to the standards of modern building codes, so it is

best to consult an expert to see if an attic can be converted

Furthermore, an attic that was not initially designed as a room when the house was built can add extra “load” upstairs if it is converted. That could present certain structural problems

That means a structural engineer also must be consulted to see if adding beams, flooring and drywall will necessitate other changes elsewhere in the home to accommodate the extra load

In order to have a functional attic room, building codes will dictate that it needs to be accessible by a full-size staircase. Also, it will need to have another exit

in case of an emergency so that will likely be an accessible window

Homeowners’ budgets and renovation plans will need to factor into these considerations. Homeowners also are advised to check local permits to determine what else may be required to go forward. It is best to follow the rules. Lack of a permit for work can affect the ability to sell a home down the line.

Individuals also should plan for heating and cooling upgrades as the home will need to have ductwork installed in the attic, or at the least, a stand-alone heating and cooling unit. As heat rises, it can get quite

warm in an attic, so ventilation and comfort should be considered

The attic will need to be wired for electricity for lighting and other needs

Air sealing and additional insulation can the attic space more comfortable as well. Consult with a qualified electrician and an HVAC technician and have an energy audit done to discuss needs

Attic renovations can give homeowners more space in their homes, which can be used as offices, bedrooms or cozy corners. This is no small undertaking and all of the right steps need to be followed to ensure a legal, safe and successful renovation.

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Homeowners who would like to convert attics into livable spaces need to take certain things into consideration before starting an improvement project.

At Home

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Creatures were climbing up on beams to munch on grapes

PHIL MELNYCHUK

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For a while now, Ron and Janice Wasik have been waging a war of wits with rascally racoons who’ve developed a taste for grapes they grow on their deck.

The raccoons wait until the grapes have ripened on the vines, then make regular raiding parties to relieve the

Tsawwassen couple of the juicy crop. To access the vines though, the critters have to climb the support beams underneath their back patio in order to get the fruit that’s growing along the underside of the deck

The Wasiks have tried several measures to keep the racoons on the ground and the fruit on the vines

“Some worked for a

few days and some not at all,” Ron said.

Then about a month ago, he installed stove pipes around the grape vine trunks and support posts.

“The stove pipes worked!” Ron said

The stove pipes are about a metre long and come in varying diameters and the cheapest place to buy them is Rona’s website, he added.

PHOTO COURTESY RON WASIK

Tsawwassen resident Ron Wasik installed stove pipes around the grape vine trunks and support posts in their backyard to deter racoons from climbing up on beams to munch on their grape trees.

Kids’ World

Kids Crafts! • Face

Painters! • Farm Fun!

Balloon Twisters!

Storyville!

KIDS’ world STORYVILLE

Fri Sept, 15 5:00 Al son Acheson

BARNSIDE HARVEST FESTIVAL

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Sunday

FRASERLAND

Farm Market

Celebrate the Harvest and pick up some locally grown produce and baked goods here!

CHILL CHECK! You can bag-check your purchases in our refrigerated container and pick hem up after he show!

Heritage Pavilion

Enjoy the exhibits from Delta Farmers Institute, Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre and Delta Archives!

PawPals pet parade stations

Pets-N-Us TREAT STATION

Windset Farms

Celebration Station

PUP CUPS

DOGGY TEMPORARY TATTOOS

BEST DRESSED DOG CONTEST

Sponsored by 102.7 NOW ! RADIO.

KIDDIE POOL BALL PIT

MAPLE BUDS - KIDS CHOCOLATE STATION

BOSLEY’S TREAT STATION

PUP-STACLE COURSE

KIDDIE POOL

DUNBAR LUMBER’S WALK THE PLANK

BARNSIDE SAMPLING STATION

HAY MAZE

KIDS GAMES

KIBBLE CORNER

HAY BALES

LEASH LIMBO

GOOD HOUNDS BRAIN GAMES

TEETER TOTTERS

TELUS myPET STATION

BARNSIDE BAR - Reward yourself!

Day at the Farm

Day at the Farm was another great event on Saturday, Sept. 9. Hosted by Delta Farmland

Wildlife Trust in partnership with the Ellis family, Day at the Farm gives visitors a unique opportunity to learn about our farming history and how Delta farmers play a key role in supporting wildlife conservation. See more photos on our website at www delta-optimist com.

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Community

Ladner Village Market wraps-up

final Ladner Village Market for 2023 was held on Sunday, Sept. 10. On hand to mark the occassion was pictured left to right; Delta MP Carla Qualtrough, Jan Salvador, Mayor George Harvie, Bill McKnight, Coun. Dylan Kruger, Jill McKnight and Tracey McKnight. The City of Delta will be taking over the Market next season.

CUSTOM BLINDS & SHADES

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Life is short

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

3900 Arthur Drive, Ladner 604-946-4522

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All Saints Anglican Church

Join us this summerSunday Eucharist @ 9:30 am, Eucharist and Bible StudyWednesdays @ 10 am

For more information

www.allsaintsladner.org or call 604-946-8413.

4755 Arthur Drive, Delta

James 4:14 (NIV) “You do not even know what will happen tomorrow What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.”

To say that life is short is an understatement. It flies by at breakneck speed

When I was a kid playing with my siblings and cousins on the farm in the hot dry Saskatchewan summers it seemed like life would go on forever I couldn’t imagine life outside my carefree childhood

I’m in my sixties now and while in some ways those summers seem like ancient memories, I also wonder how life zipped by so fast

I’m thinking about all this because my wife and I just moved into a home

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Minister’s Minute

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after more than three years of living in an RV, where we had to become minimalists. We had all our belongings in storage. Now we have the dubious pleasure of unpacking all our precious possessions. In some ways, every day is like Christmas as we open boxes and are joyfully reunited with a trin-

ket that brings back good memories of bygone days There are other things we come across, however, and wonder, “Why in the world are we hanging on to this?” We need another round of purging.

Life is short One of the things I regularly ask myself is, “Is there baggage I’m holding onto that I need to let go of? Is there resentment, regret, anger, unforgiveness, fear, or shame that I need to resolve? If I am lacking peace in my heart, what can I trace it back to?”

And then I do the hard work of purging: forgiving, facing fears, letting go of shame, and reconciling broken relationships. Each time I do that my heart recovers a little more peace

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693 – 53rd Street, Tsawwassen

Welcome to everyone for Worship & Friendship

Sunday’s @ 10:00 am

Rev Daniel Kirkegaard

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“Be Faithful,betrue, be a blessing”

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A nearly perfect week was capped off with a second straight President’s Cup championship for the Ladner Pioneers.

After compiling a 5-1 record in round-robin play, Ladner edged the Snake Island Muskies 10-8 in the semifinal Friday (Sept 1) before toppling the Edmonton Miners 12-8 on Saturday (Sept 2) in the championship final.

“It’s a tough tourna-

ment – eight games in seven days and trying to get everyone prepared and the line-ups,” said head coach Ross Frehlick “The competition was unreal – every team was good It was as expected It was managing guys and making sure we were as healthy as we could be for the semifinal It was a collective effort on our part –everyone played great”

The semifinal was a back-and-forth contest with Ladner taking the lead with under two minutes to play. They scored into an empty net a few

seconds later to seal the win

In the final, Ladner led 4-1 after the first and 9-5 after two Each team scored three goals in the third period. Ladner never trailed in the game Ladner is the first B.C. team to repeat as champions since the Vernon Tigers accomplished the feat way back in 1976.

The Pioneers now have four President’s Cup titles. No team in B.C. has won more.

The bronze medal went to the host team as the Oakville Rock beat the

Muskies 18-9 in the thirdplace game

The Pioneers roundrobin wins came against the Miners (10-9), Kahnawake Mohawks (17-9), Six Nations Rivermen (8-3), Tuscarora Tomahawks (5-4) and Muskies (9-8) while their lone loss came against the Rock (10-7)

Ryan Benesch led the team in scoring with nine goals, 23 assists and 32 points.

Benesch finished fifth overall in tournament scoring.

Next on the team was

Austin Shanks with 15 goals and 15 assists good for 30 points. He finished seventh overall in tournament scoring

Tyler Pace was next with 11 goals, 19 assists and 30 points good for eighth overall in tournament scoring.

Zach Herreweyers had a 20-point tournament with six goals and 14 assists, while Phillip Caputo had nine goals and four assists, good for 13 points alongside James Rahe who also had 13 points with six goals and seven assists.

Goalie Christian Del Bianco went 6-1 in the tournament with a 7.25 goals against average stopping 293 of the 351 shots he faced.

The Pioneers could be looking at a three-peat as the club will be hosting the 2024 President’s Cup at the Ladner Leisure Centre

“That’s exciting. A lot of work needs to be done and we will need a lot of support from the community to get it done, but we ’ re looking forward to the challenge,” added Frehlick.

PHOTO COURTESY LADNER PIONEERS

The Ladner Pioneers celebrate their second straight President’s Cup championship.

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The 2023 Baseball BC Senior AA Provincial Championship concluded Monday afternoon (Sept 4) in Maple Ridge with the South Delta Padres completing a perfect 5-0 weekend, to win gold with a 13-8 win over the defending champion Poco Blue Jays.

The Padres opened the round robin with a 19-3 win over the Poco Phillies before sneaking past the Vancouver Gunners (VRBL) 2-1.

A 3-0 win over the South Delta Brewers (BC Minor) in its final round robin game gave the Padres a direct berth into the semifinals.

Championship

Monday began with a marathon as the eventual champion Padres outlasted the Brewers 5-4 in

10 innings.

The Padres battled back down a run twice to extend the game before plating the winning run in the 10th .

The Blue Jays got revenge for an opening night loss to the Kelowna Pirates in the other semifinal, cruising to an 11-1 win.

In the final, South Delta rallied early, hammering three home runs in the second inning to take a 5-1 lead.

After the Padres tacked on six more runs in the third, the Blue Jays chipped away with five runs over the next two innings to keep it a game. As it did all tournament, the South Delta defense stepped up in big moments with a double play to stall a Poco rally

in the sixth before shutting the door in the seventh.

The Padres became the fourth different team from the fourth different league to win the Senior AA Provincial title, in the event’s four-year history.

Timely hitting, clutch defense and gritty pitching allowed South Delta to manage their way to the bye and then ultimately the championship The Padres will look to rally around each other again this Sunday Sept 10th as they faceoff vs the Vancouver Mounties in the LMBA semifinal (4 p m at Latrace Field).

The Padres will also represent BC at next year ’ s Western Canadian Championships expected to be held in

Tsawwassen

The Padres roster includes: Andrew Gillon, Christian Jolley, Colin Hutchison

Damon Hutchings, Evan Douglas, Jackson Gooch, Keegan Lott, Kyle Dhanani, Matteo Manzi Nick Fry, Nick

Loney, Scott Nevison, Tori Malinoski, Ryan Buchanan and Matt Paculan -Submitted

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The South Delta Padres went 5-0 over the Labour Day long weekend to capture the 2023 Baseball BC Senior AA Provincial Championship.

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Tsawwassen Martial Arts helped put South Delta on the international stage this summer.

TMA had 19 students part of the Canadian National Karate Team who competed at the World Karate Championships in Dundee, Scotland.

It was an unforgettable experience for the Team Canada members to participate in Kata (Forms) and Kumite (Sparring) in one of the biggest World Karate Events with more than 5,000 athletes, coaches and officials and 1,800 participants from a total of 65 federations from

across five continents

All of the TMA competitors did a great job and should be commended for their hard work, dedication, sacrifice and professionalism.

Team Canada collected 18 medals (two gold, seven silver, and nine bronze).

TMA collected seven of those medals and 15, top 10 finishes

TMA medal winners included:

Jane Weir – silver in Kumite

Emily Lapadatu –bronze in Kumite

Ariana Lidder – bronze in Kumite

Amelia Jorgenson –bronze in Kumite

Noah Larsen – bronze in Kumite

Nate Larsen – bronze in Kumite

Kolt Hewlett-Kaufman – bronze in Kumite.

Top 10 finishes included:

Emily Lapadatu –fourth place in Kata

Donald Jorgenson –fourth place in Kata

Hannah Francis-Bain –fifth place in Kata

Nate Larsen – fifth place in Kata

Noah Larsen – seventh place in Kata

Dallas Maxwell –eighth place in Kata

Connor An – ninth

Tsawwassen Martial Arts had 19 students part of the Canadian National Karate Team who competed at the World Karate Championships in Dundee, Scotland.

place in Kata

Emily Montgomery –10th place in Kata

Isabelle Lapadatu –10th place in Kata

Aayan Lidder – 10th

place in Kata

Donald Jorgenson –fifth place in Kumite

Ariana Lidder – fifth place in Kumite

Grayson Montgomery

– sixth place in Kumite

Emily Montgomery –sixth place in Kumite

Noah Larson – sixth place in Kumite -Submitted

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Experience the charm of country living in this cute farmhouse! The interior features a blend of rustic character & modern comforts boasting refinished original hardwood floors, a cozy gas fireplace in the living room & a spacious kitchen. The unfinished basement with outside access presents an exciting opportunity to customize to suit your needs. The gated private lot offers space for a garage or workshop. Savor the tranquility of the surrounding farmland with mountain views & gorgeous sunsets, make this quaint house your own!

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Charming Beach Grove Rancher in Sunny Tsawwassen. Centrally located and only a few blocks to the Beach, Beach Grove Elementary School, shopping, recreation center, transit and golf course. 2 bedroom/2 bathroom with newer roof, furnace and hot water on demand. Large covered patio and powered work shop out back. Great Starter home or build your dream home. Duplex Zoned provides lots of development options.

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Discover this charming 3 bed, 2 bath rancher in cliff drive. This updated home boasts forest and mountain views, a patio, and a beautiful garden on a spacious 11,324 sq ft lot. Fantastic opportunity to own in one of Tsawwassen’s premier locations with potential to build up to 4396 sq ft. Conveniently located near the ferry terminal, mall & shopping, this home offers both Tranquility and accessibility Step into the open concept layout, flooded with natural light, embrace the serenity of your private retreat, savouring morning coffees on the patio. With updated features such as kitchen, bathrooms, furnace, h/w and more, enjoy modern comfort and rustic natural beauty, this rancher is a lifestyle choice. Don’t miss the chance to seize your dream home on upland drive - where paradise awaits!

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Another quality built home by Glenhaven Contracting. Situated on a large 11,300 sq foot lot. This 5 bedroom 5 bathroom home offers over 4000 sqft of luxury living space. Top quality finishing including: Engineered hardwood flooring throughout with radiant heat, air conditioning & high end Fisher & Paykel appliances in the gourmet kitchen. Bonus 1 bedroom & full bathroom on main for guests or potential in-law-suite. 2-5-10 home warranty included.

Queensborough - One of the largest heritage style homes in Thompson Landing. This home offers 1 bedroom on the main & 2 large masters above. Features includes: hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace & southern exposed back yard and only minutes to playground, River Parks & buses. Priced below assessed value. PRESENTLY RENTED @$3200,

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Mary Barbara Patricia Hart (nee Shea)

September 03, 2022

Nurse, Librarian, Advertising Manager, Lake Louise Toast Lady, Business Manager, Dancer, Weaver, Knitter, Potter, Rafael Nadal Fan, Cancer Survivor x2, Cat Herder, Spiritual Seeker, and beloved wife of Brian for 53 years.

Mary’s life travels started in her birthplace of Calcutta, early school in Naini Tal, in the foothills of the Himalayas, school in Grays in Essex, England, working in London, emigrating to Canada, working in Montreal, Lake Louise, and Vancouver, then to Melbourne, back to Vancouver, and finally, in 1972, to Ladner where she and Brian lived until her death

“They are not long, the days of wine and roses: Out of a misty dream Our path emerges for a while, then closes Within a dream.” (Dowson)

Miss You More!!

14 July 1938 - 4 September 2023

It is wth profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passng of our beloved husband, father and grandfather

Dae was born in Caresholm Aberta on July 14th, 1938 He s predeceased by his father Joyce King, mother Jean and sister Shrley Dae is survived by hs sster Betty, hs loving wfe of 59 years Sandra, chidren Kerry (Brad) Murray, L Co Brent (Lesley) Purcel and grandchldren Logan (Marysia), Spencer (Patrcia), Conall and Rylyn

Dae grew up on the praries and oned the RCAF at the age of 18 On completon of flight trainng, he oned 419 squadron on the CF-100 at 4 (F) Wng Baden Soelingen He had three tours in Germany includng 441 Squadron on the CF-104 Starfighter Dae spent 10 years in Traning Command which included an exchange posting to Texas His fina flyng tour n the RCAF was as CO of VU 33 Squadron in Comox Upon retirement from the RCAF, Dae began a second career working for the BC Government flyng the Air Ambuance and then as a Corporate Pilot Remarkably, Dae remained flying untl the age of 70, takng great pride in seeng hs grandsons folow n his aviation footsteps

Next came true retrement - trave and more trave, golf and special times with his famly and friends Dae and Sandra forged lasting friendships durng their time in the Air Force and later when they settled in Chesapeake Landing Dale’s Grandchildren and Grand-dogs were a great source of joy He prided himself on being a very involved grandparent You could always count on seeing hm at the Grandkids soccer, hockey and horseback riding

Dad, you eft us much too early, but you taught us so much You taught us integrty, humiity, the vaue of hard work and the importance of a good sense of humour You wil ive forever n our memories untl we meet again

A Ceebraton of Lfe wil be hed at 3pm October, 6th 2023 at the Chesapeake Landng Cub House, Ladner B C In leu of flowers, a donation to the Irene Thomas Hospice or a charty of your choce would be greaty appreciated R S VP dalecheck71@gmail com

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OWEN, Mary Louise

February 17, 1945

August 28, 2023

Mary Lou (ML) was born in Edmonton, Alberta, but spent most of her early years in Halfax, Nova Scotia, where she attended Gorsebrook School and Queen Elizabeth High School. She had such good memories of growing up in Nova Scotia and maintained friendships from these years right up until she passed.

After graduating high school, ML moved to BC, where she attended post secondary to become a teacher. One of her earliest positions was in Lake Cowichan on Vancouver Island, and she told many funny and heartwarming stories of her time there. As a primary teacher in District #37 (Delta) for over 30 years, ML taught at several schools, including Ladner, Hawthorne, Cliff Drive and Neilson Grove Elementary. She truly enjoyed teaching her students how to square dance and then perform for assemblies, creating their own personal autobiographies and leaving her class knowing the basics of arithmetic calculations Each of her students would receive a gift of a personal copy of that year’s class activities on a CD ROM.

ML split her time between Ladner and the Sunshine Coast after she retired. Her apartment in Sechelt was on the ocean, and she could be found swimming out front during every season of the year. It was one of her favourite things to do! She was also an avid collector of 19th and 20th Century dolls, books, toys and games, which were proudly displayed in her Ladner and Sechelt home. ML was a lifelong learner, most recently attending Capilano University to learn more about computers and creating websites, as well as joining the bible study group at the Baptist Church in West Sechelt.

ML’s faith ran deep, and she was a lifelong member of the United Church of Canada. She was a very generous financial donor to the Sechelt Hospital Foundation and Delta Hospital Foundation, spending countless hours pricing donations to the Foundation’s Ladner Thrift Store. Over the years, she supported many immigrant families who came to Canada with needed clothing, schoo supplies and friendship.

ML was predeceased by her father, Gordon and mother, Elizabeth. She is survived by her brother, Bill and her special friend and past student, Timothy Lake. She will be sorely missed by her many, many friends and family from across Canada and the US.

No service at her request.

Death is nothing else but going home to God, the bond of love will be unbroken for all eternity.

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BULLIS, Lois M.

May 20, 1935 August 25, 2023

Lois came to Vancouver from Saskatoon as a child. As a young wife and mother she lived in several places around BC before settling in the South Delta area in the early 1970s. Lois loved sitting in her garden on a warm day, a good meal out, but most of all, she loved her kids. Wife, Mom, Gramma, friend Lois rocked them all. Missing her lots are David, Sheri, Curt and Jack.

No service by request. Donations can be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association

LAURENCE, Trudi (Gertrude) (Nee Frerichs)

March 23, 1935 - August 1, 2023

Watson, Saskatchewan

Teacher, BMO (Kerrisdae), Ar Traffic Control (YVR)

Marred July 1961 to Louis, 3 beautiful daughters, Michele Wlson (Ken), Melanie Laurence (Barrie Milar), Noelle Laurence (deceased 2011)

Trud vounteered wth the Diabetes Socety, Meals on Wheels, School Activites, Red Cross Cinc (50+ donor), Church Activites, Deta Assst Drver In later years Trudi worked in the WoodwardsOakrdge store (chna and housewares department)

Trud was a loving person and made many frends wherever she went She was also a fantastic cook, dedcated mother, and a passionate gardener

Trudi was a thing of beauty and a joy forever, as such, she wil aways be remembered in our hearts

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ANDERSON, Margaret Dianne

October 17, 1940 September 2, 2023

Margaret Dianne Anderson, born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, departed this world peacefully on September 2, 2023, at the age of 82.

Dianne was predeceased by her parents, George and Alice Sutherland; brother, Dennis Sutherland; and her second husband, James Anderson. She is survived by her daughter, Kathryn Baird (James Thorhaug) and son, David Baird (Nancy). She also eaves behind her loving grandchildren, Kiirsti Owen, Kent Owen, Tom Baird, Dan Baird, and Sam Baird; as well as three great grandchildren, Victoria, Nathan, and Jacob. Dianne’s memory will forever be treasured by many other beloved family members and friends.

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We invte famly and friends to celebrate his lfe Casual dress, jerseys and Hawaian apparel wecome

Pease join us on September 23rd from 1:00 - 3:00 pm at Ladner Community Centre 4734 51st Street, Ladner

Dianne dedicated her life to nurturing her family and fostering connections with friends and acquaintances. Her passion for socializing and her genuine interest in the lives of others endeared her to all who had the privilege of knowing her.

In memory of Dianne’s kindness and the love she shared with her family and friends, we kindly request that, in lieu of flowers, you consider making a donation to the Alzheimer Society of Canada (www.alzheimer.ca). Your contribution will support those affected by this challenging condition and honour Dianne’s legacy of compassion and care. Dianne’s presence will be greatly missed, but her memory will live on in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to be a part of her life.

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FLOYD, Joy Lorraine

June 27, 1940 - August 28, 2023

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of a wonderful wfe, oving mother, doting grandmother and great friend

Joy is survved by her devoted husband Fred, daughters Hayey, Kerry (Michae), grandchldren Kai (Hannah) and Max and reatives and frends in Engand and Canada Joy loved spendng time with her famly, grandchldren and frends Joy s predeceased by her parents Iris and Abert, and several aunts and unces

We wil always remember her smle, laughter and fun oving, easy gong nature

She wl be forever missed, but never forgotten

Service wi be held on September 30, 2023 at 11am at Deta Funeral Home 5329 Ladner Trunk Road, Delta

In lieu of flowers, the famly requests donations be made to Elm Vlage Foundaton (Fleetwood, BC)

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CHONG, Yet How (Howe Chong) 1938 - 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passng of Yet How Chong (84), of Ladner, B C How passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his lovng famly after a short battle with cancer on September 2nd, 2023 Yet How, or Howe as he is known by frends and famly, was born on November 20, 1938, n Mui Kok Vlage, Guangzhou, n the provnce of Guangdong, China He mmigrated to Canada when he was 13 years old, the thrd generaton to make Ladner their home Howe worked long days and nights as a farmer and n 1965, he married Shu Chun (Yin) and they began ther family Howe worked hard to support his famiy through growing potatoes, cabbage, vegetabes, and eventualy bueberries

His highy actve retirement was filed wth the love of fishing, gardening, traveling, and spending time with friends and famiy and havng good conversations He especialy oved his grandchldren and spent time wth each one of them Howe wll be remembered for his work ethc, integrity, honesty, kindness, and generosty He was a loving and supportive husband, father and grandfather who always brought the family together We wil cherish the many memories he created wth famiy and friends celebratng specal occasions, going out for dnners, traveling, and sharng the produce from hs ncredbe gardens and greenhouse He supported many communty organizations and thought Ladner was the “best place on earth”

Howe wil be greatly mssed by his oving wfe of 58 years, Shu Chun, his daughters Nancy (Steve), Joyce (Lloyd), and sons Gary and Jeffrey and by hs beloved grandchildren Meissa, Elzabeth, Sarah, and Anna

A funeral service for Howe wil be held at the Rchmond Funeral Home (8420 Cambie Rd, Rchmond) at 9:00 a m on Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 Interment to folow at Forest Lawn Memoral Park (3789 Royal Oak Ave, Burnaby) at 12:30 pm

In ieu of flowers, please consider makng a donation to the BC Cancer Agency, The Salvation Army or Deltassst

HUNTER, Norma Jane

May 07, 1925 – August 07, 2023

Norma was born in Ladner BC, May 07, 1925 on the family farm on the GB Main Road (41B Street) to James and Lela Davs (nee Kirkland) She spent her formatve years attending the Canoe Pass School, helping at home and workng the farm Norma loved her years on the farm where she raised turkeys, rode horses and attended family gatherngs at her grandparents home, Hawthorne Grove (Krkland House) Ladner remained a chershed place for Norma all her life

Norma left for the big city of Vancouver in the eary 1950’s to attend Ptman Business Colege Upon graduation, she worked as a Bookkeeper for Dueck’s (on Broadway) She fathfully returned home on weekends, when not lured away to hke up to Grouse Mountain to ski or attend dance lessons at Arthur Murray

In December 1956, Norma married Bil Hunter and moved to West Point Grey raising a famiy at 6th & Tolmie wth Brent n 1961 and Karen in 1962 These began the busy years of young chidren, her ife long nvolvement wth West Pont Grey United Church, a return to work for Eaton’s ‘Buy Lne’ and hostng famiy gatherings, as her mother and grandmother had done

After Bil’s retrement, they enjoyed travel to Brtain, Europe, Mddle East, Australa and cruises to Hawaii, the Caribbean and Aaska

Norma was predeceased by her nfant sister Elva (1924), father Jim (1961), sster Edna (1964), mother Leia (1982), brother the Rev Bil Davis (2009), niece Sylvia (2015), and her husband Bl (2014) of 58 years

Norma wll be fondly remembered by her daughter Karen, son Brent (Dr Stan Marchuk), cousin Dr Beverley Tambolne, long-tme famiy friend Elke Engicht, her extended Davis famly and frends at West Point Grey United Church Many thanks to the staff at Tapestry, Arbutus Walk and for the care receved at Sunrise of Vancouver by her prmary Care Managers: Mayden, Edgar, Amado, Lubin and the entire Sunrse famly A specia thank you to her long-tme caregver Flordeiza with Nurse Next Door

A Ceebration of Lfe wl be hed on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 2:00 PM, at West Pont Grey Unted Church 4595 West 8th Avenue (8th & Tolmie) Vancouver, BC V6R 2A4, (604) 224-4388 Reception to folow in the Community Hal

Please note that the Celebraton of Lfe Service wil be hed both n person and via Zoom: https://us02web zoom us//2250992372

In ieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Krkland House (info@kirkandhouse ca) or West Point Grey United Church - Intercutural Mnistry (donate@wpguc com)

McGILL, John Sheperd Nichol

October 31, 1943 - September 8, 2023

John arrived in Vancouver n November 1964 from Renfrew, Scotand as a 21 year od with hgh hopes of a bigger and brghter future He succeeded n every way

Pre-deceased by his parents James (Jimmy) and Heen (Nely) McGil, and brothers Jim and Coin

With great sadness John wil be mssed by hs oving wife of 56 years, Audr, hs two sons Sean (Erin) and Jason (Antoinette), grandchidren Kheya, Tayln, Paisley and Fnn Aso eft to mourn are his sisters Isobel and Heen (Mke) and brother’s Wi iam (Jennifer) and George (Sharon) along with many nephews and nieces

John moved to Ladner n September 1970 where he continued to raise hs famiy He spent many hours on the soccer fieds coachng hs sons, then in ater years as a spectator His booming voice on the sideines could be heard by everyone ncuding the “other team” But he was Scottsh!

John’s greatest and proudest moments were as Papa to hs four grandchidren They brought so much joy to his ife with ther accompishments whether t was a graduation or watching them play soccer, baseball or Special Olympics

John’s grandchidren had the uncanny ablity to brng the tough Scotsman to tears of oy and prde

John enoyed vacatoning with famiy and frends which included trps to the Caribbean, Panama Canal and hs final cruse to South America He also oved Mau where he spent many of his vacatons

Many years were spent at his vacaton home at Beachwood in Brch Bay, Wa where he was surrounded by famly and frends Many hours were spent around the campfire or out on a boat fishing or crabbing The crab night feasts were always his favourte

John wil be sorely mssed by al that had the peasure to make his acquaintance He was a generous man, that would give the shirt off his back to someone in need

He lived oud and proud and loved deeply

A Celebraton of Lfe wil be hed on Friday, September 22nd, 2023 from 4:00 PM onwards at Harrs Barn 4140 Arthur Drve, Deta (Ladner)

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HOULISTON, Edward Gallon 23 February 1936 to 28 April 2023

Ed peacefuly departed this world at the age of 87, due to natura causes Hed, hs wfe was by his side when he passed at the Delta Vew Care Home Centre We would ike to thank the staff there who gave care above and beyond

Ed was born in Vancouver to Edward and Mary Houliston He grew up on Fraser Street and 47th He wil be lovingly remembered by his wife Hed of 55 years, hs chldren Jmmy (Cindy), Bobby (who predeceased him in 1999), his grandchildren Sean (Sophia), Meissa (Dwayne), and Michae and his great grandchldren Skyden, Hunter and Kaeden

Ed’s fath in Jesus Christ payed a central roe in his lfe, guiding his actions and shaping hs character His first Church was Metropoitan Tabernacle n Vancouver, Gabroa island Felowshp Church and later Ladner Baptist Church

Prior to retirement, Ed was a commercia bulding contractor responsibe for the construction of many wel known buidngs in B C , Yukon, Aberta and Calforna n 2000, Ed and Heidi moved from Vancouver to Ladner where they rased Melissa and Michae They enjoyed travelng and spending time with family and friends at their second home on Gabroa Isand

Ed was a member of AA for 50 years He aso vounteered at the Ladner COPS office He kept fit through huntng, biking and swmming Most of al he would always give a wling hand to anyone who was n need

Whie we fee the loss of Ed, we know his integrity, genuine kndness and ove for famly and friends has touched many

A ceebration of lfe wil be hed on September 28, 2023 at 1:30 PM, at Ladner Baptist Church

5624 Ladner Trunk Road, Delta, B C

In ieu of flowers, please consder making donations to Ladner Baptist Church https://ladnerbaptst ca/

MALLOY, Murray Earl

It s with sadness that the family of Murray Ear Maloy announce his passng, August 12, 2023

We said goodbye to Grandfather, almost 5 months to the day since his beloved Marge passed and take comfort in them beng reunited

Dad was the ast iving member of his famiy from 1 Tower Rd in Halfax He was the third youngest of eight siblngs and ived his entire life as a proud Maritmer and famiy man Murray marred hs hgh school sweetheart, Marge, n 1953 and in 1972 moved across the country with their chldren to sette in Tsawwassen, where he ived for the remainder of his lfe

Dad s survived by his sons, Richard, John, Chris (Eaine), daughter Heather (Warren); grandchldren Braeden (Vanessa), Stephanie (Aviv), Spencer (Danele), Alexandra (Tyrone), Jackson, Keenan and great-grandchidren Lea, Mcah (and 2 more on the way!)

Dad was affectionately known as Grandpa Mur-Mur to his grandchldren and recenty to his greatgrandchildren

Murray Maloy was the definition of a gentleman throughout his entire ife He was poised and always professional - sometimes beng referred to formaly as Grandfather He exuded confidence in how to carry oneself and he instled that n hs famiy and those around him

Dad was a Professiona Engineer educated at Dahousie Unversity and went on to establsh Square M Engineering He served as President of the Montrea chapter of ASHRAE n 1962 and 1963

Dad was an avid golfer and passonate about the game

The last few months were tough, as he refused to believe that the love of his ife was gone; he couldn’t stand the separation and passed quiety in his sleep

In lieu of flowers, the famiy requests any donations be made to the Delta Hospice Society

STARRETT, Belva Anne (nee Louden)

Beva was born n Port Alberni, BC September 29, 1937 and passed away on May 20, 2023 due to compicatons from dabetes Beva grew up in New Westminster, BC, surrounded by her ovng parents (Juia and Bil Louden), grandparents (Frank and Bessie Smth) and aunt and uncle (Belva and Fred Hume) She met the love of her life durng her hgh school days while ice skatingSheldon Starrett Belva and Sheldon were married n New Westminster on October 11, 1957

Sheldon entered the Canadian Air Force to become a plot and the newlywed couple lved near several Ar Force bases across the country Durng ths tme, Beva and Shedon welcomed four chidren into their lves Belva, Mel, Keith and Sandra In 1966, Sheldon left the Air Force when he oned Canadian Pacific Airines as a commercial airlne plot The famiy setted in Tsawwassen, BC

Beva encountered an absolute shock to her ife, when her dearly loved husband Sheldon died suddeny in 1971 She was aone at the age of 34 to raise 4 children on her own Luckly, her parents and aunt were there to hep in whatever way they could

Beva then worked at Canadian Airlnes n the accounting department untl she retired at the age of 55 From there Belva enjoyed her home and garden n beautifu sunny Tsawwassen untl her tme at Hiton Vila in Surrey, BC Whle at Hiton Vila, Beva was known for her love of the garden Whle there she inspired the staff to hep her maintan the summer garden for all to enoy The family extends thanks to al the staff at Hlton that made her time at Hilton the best it could be and cared for her with kndness

Beva s survived by her 4 children, Belva & David Smith, Mel & Marne Starrett, Keth Starrett, Sandra Starrett & Greg Voute; 9 grandchildren Tayor (Ryan), Meane (Michele), Amanda (Mke), Julia (Tim), Scott, Shedon (Hayun), Kyle (Ai), Skylar (Emye) and Lynden Also survved by 6 greatgrandchildren

Prvate family cremation was done June 1st followed by a private famiy graveside where Beva’s ashes were added to her husband’s restng pace at Forest Lawn, on June 9th - hs birthday Together agan

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