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More units proposed for Evergreen affordable housing SANDOR GYARMATI

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More affordable housing units could be added to the second phase of an already-approved project in Ladner. Members of the Affordable Housing Societies made a presentation to Delta council on Tuesday (Oct. 17) to discuss a revised plan for the Evergreen Lane project. A formal application to the city has not been submitted, but council endorsement of the expansion was sought in order to secure funding

as soon as possible from BC Housing. The current development for seniors, families and inclusive housing for persons with intellectual disabilities is a twophase, 198-unit project and received council’s final approval last year. The first phase is now under construction and includes 130 housing units in a four-storey apartment building, on the north part of the site. The approved second phase is for 68 family housing units in a 48-unit, four-storey apartment building and

a 20-unit three-storey townhouse building on the south part of the site. Construction has not yet started on that phase. The new proposal for the second phase would increase the number of non-market rental units from 68 to 130, with an increase in height from four-to-six storeys for the apartment building, and would require an Official Community Plan change. That would see the Evergreen Lane project expand from an initial 198 units to 260. “Economic and affordable housing need condi-

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The first phase of the new Evergreen complex is well underway. vincial governments to have local governments respond to the acute national housing crisis,” a report to council notes.

tions have changed since the project was approved in July 2022 and there is currently an impetus from federal and pro-

Council agreed to write a letter of endorsement, noting the province has given Delta a housing target.

Delta Halloween Patrol ready to roll for three nights SANDOR GYARMATI

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The City of Delta and CUPE Local 454 will again conduct the Halloween Patrol program to act as an extra set of eyes and ears at parks and facilities. “Deltans of all ages should

be able to enjoy Halloween festivities without the worry of bad behaviour on the part of a small group of individuals. “The Halloween Patrol provides an extra level of scrutiny on these actors, whose intentions are not in the spirit of Halloween,” said Mayor George

Harvie in a news release. Staff will observe and report any suspicious activities to Delta Police and the fire department. This year’s patrol is set for Friday, Oct. 27; Saturday, Oct. 28 and Tuesday, Oct. 31. The patrols will take place

at Sungod Recreation Centre, South Delta Recreation Centre and Ladner Leisure Centre. The city notes that in a proactive measure to ensure the safety of young people taking part in early Halloween festivities, the patrol will begin an hour earlier at 5:30 p.m.

Delta Police Chief Neil Dubord told the police board last week the city has a “solid plan” in the hope of mitigating some of the risk associated with last year’s Halloween incident at Dennison Park, where a large group of youth engaged in a fireworks fight.

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Delta Police scrambling for plan for highway patrol SANDOR GYARMATI

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The Delta Police Department is working on a plan to patrol and enforce the kilometres of provincial highway within its jurisdiction, as well as crossings such as the Alex Fraser Bridge, but it will be challenging. That’s according to Police Chief Neil Dubord during his presentation to the Delta Police Board last week (Oct. 19), commenting on the BC Highway Patrol’s (RCMP) plan to withdraw from responding to traffic-related calls on the network. Noting his office already receives complaints almost daily about accidents, reckless driving and speeding on the bridge, Dubord said the BCHP likely will withdraw its current service by January 2024. He said his department is certainly, “going to be stretched” to be able to figure

out a plan. “All you need is a little bit of rain and that traffic even gets worse. It’s something we take very seriously. “It’s a priority in our Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan and certainly we’re very concerned about both traffic in the community, and traffic on the major thoroughfares,” Dubord added. The BC Highway Patrol has said it will realign its service delivery model, resulting in the Delta Police Department becoming solely responsible for all traffic-related calls on the provincial highway network, including fatal collisions. Dubord at a police board meeting earlier this year said his department would face budget challenges as it would become fully responsible for 68-kilometres of provincial highway running though the municipality.

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According to ICBC, the Alex Fraser Bridge was by far the top crash site in Delta with 1,433 collisions from 2017 to 2021. Delta police start patrolling the bridge next year. In addition to Delta, other communities that will be impacted include New Westminster, North Vancouver, Port Coquitlam, Richmond, Surrey, Hope, the districts of Kent, Mission and North Vancouver,, as well as the Fraser Valley Regional

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fatal collisions on provincial highways through proactive enforcement, education, the building of partnerships and the interception of illegal contraband. The mandate has been in place throughout the province and has remained unchanged for at least the last 30 years. The Police Act establishes the responsibility for municipalities with populations over 5,000 to provide policing and law enforcement services within their municipal boundaries. That includes, but is not limited to, all traffic-related calls for service on provincial highways within municipal boundaries, according to the statement. The BCHP said it had communicated with police departments over the past couple of years of the plan which was granted provincial approval earlier this year.

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City of Delta, CUPE settle 4.5% increase this year, 4 % for 2024 SANDOR GYARMATI

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The City of Delta on Friday announced it has reached a twoyear agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 454. The union, which represents more than 900 workers of the city and Delta Police Board civilians, had announced on its website last week that they were pleased a tentative deal was reached with the employer. The deal was ratified this week. A news release from the city notes that the agreement includes a 4.5 per cent increase

for 2023, a four per cent increase for 2024, and a one-time inflationary support payment. The previous contract expired Dec. 31, 2022. “I am pleased to learn that the City of Delta and CUPE Local 454 have reached a new collective agreement that includes fair wage increases and recognizes the inflationary challenges facing our employees,” said Mayor George Harvie. “The city is proud to have a positive relationship with CUPE Local 454 that allowed us to work together to provide staff with adequate pay in line with the region. “Thank you to the bargaining teams for their collective efforts,”

added Harvie. CUPE 454 President Sam Abulail said, “We are pleased to have a new contract in place that better supports workers and helps to address the affordability challenges they face and ensures improved service delivery for residents and businesses. “We look forward to continuing to work with the city to provide quality public services in Delta.” In addition to the wage increases, the new collective agreement contains dental and extended health premium improvements and market adjustments for specialized trade positions.

COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF BYLAW – NOVEMBER 6, 2023 Notice is hereby given that Delta City Council will consider giving first, second, and third readings to the bylaw referenced below at its Regular Meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 6, 2023 in the North Delta Centre for the Arts, Theatre, 11425 84 Avenue, Delta, BC, and by electronic means authorized by the Council Procedure Bylaw No. 5000.

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450-hectare area by 2025. According to BCWF, the Fraser River estuary’s ecosystem is constantly threatened as heavy debris accumulates. The damaging effects of this debris on native vegetation, vital for nutrient cycling and erosion control, are becoming increasingly apparent. One of the biggest concerns is the debris consists mostly of plastic. Plastic waste can smother and thus hinder primary productivity, invertebrate biomass, and nutrient exchange. As the plastic debris breaks down, it adds microplastics into the environment. Conservation stewardship assistant Rachel Teichman, said 80 per cent of what they found was Styrofoam, from discarded clothing to

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Meanwhile, the debris in the estuary’s marshes puts the local fish and wildlife population at risk, as entrapment and ingestion can lead to mortality. “It is hard because there aren’t necessarily the policies enacted that would really stop this pollution from the source,” Teichman said. Krystal Lockert, TFN manager of Natural Resource, states that

while the cleanup crew faces challenges the initiative is critical and worth supporting. “Our environment is changing so much. This is the responsibility we all share if we want to maintain our future generations,” Lockert said, “We need to be more proactive, addressing concerns to these areas that we love.” The wildlife federation and Tsawwassen First Nation are both searching for solutions to minimize the damage caused by debris. “The estuary is such a significant area for so many species like birds and especially the salmon population, as they use it as a nursery and migrating area,” Teichman said. “If we don’t do it now, it’s a lot of work to do in the future,” Lockert said.

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No word yet on tunnel exit SANDOR GYARMATI

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Will there or won’t there be a second exit out of Ladner? That’s the multi-million-dollar question that remains to be answered as the B.C. government announced the next phase in the process that will see the aging George Massey Tunnel replaced with a new eight-lane immersed tube crossing. Following a request for qualifications, three bid teams have been invited to submit proposals for the competitive selection process, to enter into a design early works agreement with the province, according to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. Following the evaluation of submissions to

the request for proposals, the province will choose the design-build team. It is anticipated the team will be on board in spring of 2024. Concurrent with procurement, the Fraser River Tunnel Project continues through the province’s environmental assessment process. The project received its readiness decision last month. What hasn’t been indicated is whether the City of Delta’s request to include a second exit from Ladner will be included as part of the project. It had been a component of the previous Liberal government’s bridge project that was scrapped but the exit was not included in the current government’s plan. At a recent presenta-

tion to council, Donald Trapp, Executive Director of Project Management for Transportation Investment Corp. (TI Corp.), provided an update on the latest on the Fraser River Tunnel Project. Mayor George Harvie and Coun. Dylan Kruger reiterated the need for a second exit out of Ladner, (at River Road.) Representatives with the Ministry of Transportation and Highways in an earlier presentation noted it would be contingent on the province receiving sufficient funding from the federal government. Trapp told council that TI Corp. is delivering the current approved project, but the ministry continues to advance for a second exit.

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Editor’s Note IAN JACQUES

t’s a very simple message: if you are going to drink, don’t drive. Every month on its social media pages (Facebook and Instagram), Delta Police post the number of days of that month and the number of impaired drivers that have been taken off our roads by officers. In September, for instance, 30 days – 52 drivers. In August, 31 days - 62 drivers. October numbers for 2023 will be coming in the next week or two, but I asked Delta Police as I was curious, what the numbers were for October 2022, 31 days - 49 drivers. These numbers continue to shock me. How are people still drinking or taking drugs and then think it is OK to grab their keys and get behind the wheel? The dangers of drinking and driving go back to the days when I was born. I remember discussions with family around the dinner table and some of the stupid decisions that my parents and relatives made when they were young. I have had friends killed in drinking and driving cases – one of which was a member of my high school championship football team. His tragic death, which was so unavoidable, devastated our school community at that time in 1992. This story is not uncommon and I’m sure that many of us out there reading this column can relate to this. In May, MADD Metro Vancouver Chapter announced the inaugural top five award to Lower Mainland police departments and RCMP for their exceptional work in impaired driving enforcement. Delta Police Department ranked second in the top five with a score of 94. Officers in Delta are to be commended for their efforts in taking impaired drivers off the roads. Again, however, I have to ask why should they have to?

We are now officially less than a year away from the next provincial election (it is set for next Oct. 19) and B.C.’s political landscape continues to be a one-sided situation. Despite a chronic inability to make major inroads on fixing critical areas of concern the ruling NDP government has seemingly coated itself in a Teflon-like substance that has made it almost impossible for other political parties to lay a finger on it. Several recent opinion polls show the New Democrats have a decisive and, for now anyway, apparently unbeatable edge over its political opponents. The NDP is coasting along with the support of more than 40 per cent of the voters while the two nearest parties are stuck in the 20 per cent range. Premier David Eby, meanwhile, has not lost any footing since taking over from the popular John Horgan and in fact enjoys one of the highest approval ratings of any premier in the country. Yet the same polls that show the NDP is the choice of enough people to propel it to victory come the next election also show the government is getting woefully bad marks when it comes to handling the top issues of those same voters. The latest Angus Reid poll, for example, found that three

issues — cost of living, housing affordability and health care — top all other issues in order of importance. However, about 80 per cent of the electorate think the NDP government is doing a poor job when it comes to handling the cost of living and housing affordability and only 30 per cent give it good marks for health care. That is astounding when you think about it. How could a government be given such harsh reviews of its performance on the biggest issues yet still enjoy such lofty levels of voter support? There are likely two possible answers. The most obvious one is that the alternative choices for forming government are simply not palatable for enough voters to defeat the government. The B.C. United Party continues to drift along as a largely unknown entity, unsure of itself and grappling with internal identity issues that hardly make it seem like a government in waiting. The B.C. Conservatives, the new kid on the block, are tilting fairly far to the right (and frustrating the B.C. United folks in the process) where there are simply not enough voters — particularly in urban and suburban ridings — to win power. The B.C. Greens, meanwhile, now find themselves

in fourth place in the polls and show no signs of expanding their reach. The other explanation for the NDP’s continued popularity may be that voters do not think governments can actually solve big problems anymore. The housing affordability crisis is almost a decade old now and many people view issues like inflation and cost of living as global issues beyond a local government’s ability to deal with them. We may be viewing the classic “better dance with the devil you know than the one you don’t” analogy when trying to figure out the NDP’s hold on its popularity. Of course, there is still a lot of ground to cover before we head to the polls again, unless Eby and his advisers are tempted by a prolonged “split” among the two center-right parties and opt to pull the pin early and perhaps call a snap vote in the spring. And things can change fast in politics, which is something the opposition parties are clearly pinning their hopes on. But if those things do not change substantially, this election year could be a very trying and frustrating one for the opposition parties. They had better hope the NDP’s Teflon coating disappears sooner than later. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

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Port numbers are flawed Editor: When it comes to container traffic, the Oct. 5 Optimist article by Phil Melnychuk paints a rosier picture of the Port of Vancouver’s operations than is the reality. Clearly, Port of Vancouver CEO Victor Pang would like to gloss over the Port’s falling container volumes, because he needs to demonstrate that the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 development is needed. The market realities show otherwise. Total container traffic was down by more than three per cent in 2022 versus 2021. Worse yet, 2022 full container loads were

down by nine per cent, compared to 2021. In fact, there were fewer loaded containers handled by the Port in 2022 than in every year, back to 2013. That dismal picture continues in 2023. Total container volumes for the eight months to August 2023 are off by 18 per cent, with full imports falling by 19.5 per cent, compared to the same period in 2022. These reductions in container volumes are not solely the result of reduced consumer demand as CEO Pang suggests. The Port of Vancouver has always relied on handling significant volumes of U.S.

container traffic (up to 25 per cent). But, as said in several articles in Business in Vancouver and other publications, the Port of Vancouver is losing that U.S. traffic. The Port of Vancouver has plenty of spare container terminal capacity and will have well into the 2030s. By the time more capacity is needed, other less environmentally damaging port expansions will be ready (Prince Rupert, Deltaport Berth 4). Thus, Roberts Bank Terminal 2 will never be needed. Roger Emsley, Against Port Expansion Community Group

Editor: My brother, Hans, died March 14, 2022 at the young age of 55. Incredibly sad. What is even sadder is that he was a hard worker and was employed full-time in various jobs since the age of 18. The saddest part is he contributed to the Canada Pension Plan his entire working career. My brother was not

fortunate enough to find his significant other in his life, and even more unfortunately, did not have any children. He would have made a great father. He was, though, crazy about my sons, his nephews, and treated them like his own. As administrator of his estate, I was shocked to find that my brother’s estate was not entitled, aside from the $2,500

death benefit, to any of his hard-earned CPP contributions, so the Government of Canada basically stole what was rightfully his … CPP contributions he made throughout his career. This theft has to stop and CPP contributions should be refunded to the estate of the deceased. Carolien van Halderen

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Delta council OKs two Ladner townhouse proposals SANDOR GYARMATI

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Delta council this week granted preliminary approval for a zoning permit and development permit to allow construction of a six-unit townhouse complex in the 5100-block of 45th Avenue in Ladner. The development would include two, threelevel townhouse buildings with driveway access from 45th Avenue.

Located near Delta Secondary and surrounded by low-rise apartments, townhouses, single detached residential lots and infill singledetached residential lots, the property currently has an older house which would be demolished. There are 18 trees on the 11,800-square-foot property, all of which are proposed to be removed. The planning department notes that the proposal would be con-

sistent with the Official Community Plan designation for the site. The site is also located in the Ladner Village Development Permit Area, intended to “encourage the formation of a liveable village and a desirable commercial and residential mix.” Council also granted preliminary approval for a rezoning and development variance permit for a five-unit townhouse in the 5400-block of 47A

Avenue. That would include two, three-level townhouse buildings with a private road access off 47A Avenue. Surrounded by townhouse developments and single-detached dwellings, the development would be built on a 9,300-square-foot lot that also contains an older house which would be demolished. The proposed development is consistent with the OCP designation.

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Grandmothers help out grandmothers a world away MIKE SU

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A group of grandmothers in Delta is selling handmade crafts to help grandmothers in Africa. As the HIV epidemic swept across Africa, countless children have been left alone and vulnerable after their parents died from HIV or AIDS. Despite little to no support, many grandmothers have stepped up to care for the orphaned children. The Stephen Lewis Foundation launched the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign in 2006, which includes the South Fraser Gogos/ Grandmothers, to support grandmas in Africa. South Fraser Gogos later branched out to different districts, and the Delta group has rallied more than 11 grandmothers to help. Member Cathryn Bolton said she can’t fathom the enormous responsibility on those grandmothers. “I too, am a grandmother, but I only have two granddaughters,

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Delta grandmothers are raising money to help grandmothers in Africa raise orphaned children. but the grandmothers in Africa, many of them have 10 to 15 grandchildren,” Bolton said. “I can’t imagine the load that is on their shoulders, trying to bring up that many children without a source of income.” Bolton said the campaign is not merely to offer financial aid, but to enable them to become more self-reliant. The campaign will supply funds for sewing machines that will allow grandmothers to generate income through sewing services. The foundation also will offer gardening training and starting funds to help the grandmothers grow and sell produce. Marie Thomson, who has been with the South

Fraser Gogos since 2011, said while the group is small, they can raise roughly $6,000 yearly. “Other groups do the bike ride or bake sales,” Thomson said. “We sell tote bags and any handcrocheted or knitted items, all handmade by local grandmothers. They sell pretty well as people tend to go for handmade rather than manufactured.” The group will be at Creative Treasures Craft Fair in the East Delta Hall from Nov. 8 to 11, and at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre’s crafts fair, Nov. 25 to 26. Both Thomson and Bolton encouraged other grandmothers to join, as the group always looks for people who can sew, knit, or crochet.

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Nature Notes: Nice to see Delta farms help with species at risk Farm landscapes evoke images of barn swallows feasting on countless insects; bumble bees visiting blueberry flowers; and barn owls silently hunting for voles. The Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust promotes stewardship practices on local farms to support these species at risk. We pair wildlife monitoring with our programs, such as establishing grassland set-aside fields or hedgerows. In the June Nature Notes column, I talked about how we were starting a bat-monitoring program on farmland in Delta. The goal for this first year was to assess if our stewardship programs are providing useful habitats for bats and to determine which species are present. Our research consisted of two parts. During the most active season for bats (June 1 – July 15), we deployed ultrasonic recorders in grassland

set-asides and hedgerows to see which bats were visiting for foraging or roosting. Towards the end of the active season in July, we also set up a bat recorder on top of a car and drove throughout Ladner, Tsawwassen to see if, or where, there were bat hot spots in our area. We detected six species of bats across all sites and survey methods. The four most commonly detected species were little brown myotis, hoary bat, silver-haired bat, and Yuma myotis. Little brown myotis was observed at all 14 monitoring sites of grassland set-asides and hedgerows, and the other species were observed at the majority of the sites. These four most commonly detected species are all considered species of conservation concern because of population declines caused by disease, depredation, and habitat loss. It is encouraging to see farmland support so many important species of bats.

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Elvis is coming to Tsawwassen IODE’s Tribute to Elvis event will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 3, at St. David’s Anglican Church. IODE Boundary Bay and Steve Elliot invite you to join them to celebrate the glitz, glamour, and electric energy of Elvis Presley at their Tribute to Elvis event. Elliot, a B.C.-based Elvis tribute artist, has won awards for his performances. He replicates Elvis’ groundbreaking charisma and performance quality, transporting audiences back to the 1950s. Not only is this event sure to spark joy in event attendees, but it also has philanthropy at its core. “IODE is a registered Canadian women’s charitable organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life for children, youth, and those in need,” said chapter president Frances Dickson. This organization began in 1900 and the Boundary Bay Chapter was established in April 2006. Nationally, IODE works to benefit the lives of Canadians through education, community service, and citizenship programs. Collectively, their chapters have established the Read for Life Program (a program that aims to increase

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IODE Boundary Bay and Steve Elliot invite you to join them to celebrate the glitz, glamour, and electric energy of Elvis Presley at their Tribute to Elvis event. children’s self-esteem through literacy), Snack Pack and Food for Thought hampers, various educational scholarships, and many more beneficial initiatives. More specifically, IODE’s Boundary Bay Chapter works to better the lives of South Delta residents. The concert is a major fundraiser for the Chapter with funds raised going towards local programs primarily in South Delta including B.C. and Alberta Guide Dogs and a local Women’s Transition House. Additionally, Dickson notes that IODE Boundary Bay supports

local students by giving each kindergarten child in North Delta school book bags that they have made, along with three books to support a summer reading program in the school. In South Delta, every elementary school is annually given the IODE Violet Downey Awardwinning book of the year, and donations are made to both Delta and South Delta secondary schools to help fund various projects. Tickets to the concert are $30. For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact 778-772-1848. - Submitted

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NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT – NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Sidekick Players hold audition On the heels of a successful opening of their 27th season with Senior Follies, Sidekick Players Club is holding auditions for the Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Rabbit Hole, by David Lindsay-Abaire and directed by Carroll Lefebvre. Becca and Howie Corbett have everything a family could want, until a lifeshattering accident turns their world upside down and leaves the couple drifting perilously apart. Rabbit Hole charts their bittersweet search for comfort in the darkest of places and for a path that will lead them back into the light of day. Auditions are on Wednesday, Nov. 1 and Thursday, Nov. 2, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Tsawwassen Arts Centre, 1172 - 56th St. Cast requirements: • Becca is isolated by her grief over the recent death of her four-year-old son, Danny (30’s) • Howie is Becca’s husband (late 30’s) • Izzy is Becca’s somewhat irresponsible younger sister (late 20’s, early 30’s) • Nat is Becca and Izzy’s mother (50’s/60’s)

Notice is hereby given that Delta City Council will consider a development variance permit referenced below for the subject property shown outlined in bold on the attached map at its Regular Meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 6, 2023 in North Delta Centre for the Arts, Theatre, 11425 84 Avenue, Delta, BC, and by electronic means authorized by the Council Procedure Bylaw No. 5000.

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The owner is proposing to expand Southpointe Academy by adding a second school building to the east of the existing building. A development variance permit is requested to vary “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017” as follows: 1. Section 18.10.4 Setbacks, to allow the roof to project into the north interior side setback. The northern building wall would be setback at 4.5 m and the roof canopy would be setback to 2.5 m. 2. Section 18.10.5 Height, to allow a building of eight storeys tall with a maximum height of the roof at 33.3 m. The building would include six storeys of classroom and administrative space, a mezzanine and a rooftop mechanical room.

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3. Section 8.6.1 Bicycle Parking, to reduce the minimum required number of bicycle parking spaces from 216 to 90.

The Sidekick Players Club will be holding auditions for its second production of the season - Rabbit Hole.

• Jason is the 17-year-old boy who accidentally struck Danny with his car. All auditions will be in order of arrival. No appointments will be made. It will be a cold read from the script. Sidekick is a volunteer organization and no remuneration will be paid. Please send resume and picture to sidekick players@outlook.com. Rabbit Hole will be in the Tsawwassen Arts Centre in mid-January. -Submitted

A development permit is also required for the protection of natural environment in the Streamside Protection and Enhancement Area (SPEA) Development Permit Area. Approval of the SPEA Development Permit is delegated to the General Manager, Development. Staff Contact:

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pressure All chronic conditions cause long-term repercussions, but observational studies show having high blood pressure in mid-life increases the risk of cognitive decline later in life. Lowering blood pressure lowers the risk for mild cognitive impairment and possibly dementia. Challenge your brain Nurturing social contacts, engaging in stimulating mental activities like reading and doing puzzles, seeing new places, and learning new things can help keep the brain in top form. Manage stress Stress can take its toll on the body, and there is reason to believe that it may adversely affect cognitive health as well. Make every stride to reduce stress, whether that involves taking vacations, meditating, laughing with friends and family, or engaging

in relaxing activities that relieve stress. Get enough vitamin D Vitamin D is linked to a host health benefits, including its potential to promote a healthy brain. Individuals can get more time outdoors to get vitamin D naturally from the sun and eat foods rich in vitamin D. If doctors find that vitamin D levels are exceptionally low, supplementation can help. Pay attention to hearing loss Certain hearing loss has been linked to cognitive decline. Researchers in Italy concluded that people with central hearing loss had a higher risk of mild cognitive impairment than those with no hearing loss or peripheral hearing loss. Individuals with central hearing loss are urged to speak to their physicians to determine if they can take preventive action to stave off further decline. -Metro Creative

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Early warning signs for heart disease Cardiovascular disease claims more lives across the globe every year than any other disease or condition, and many of those fatalities are credited to heart disease. Date from the Canadian Chronic Disease Surveillance System indicates that every hour, roughly 14 Canadian adults, age 20 and over, with diagnosed heart disease, lose their lives. Education is one of the ways in which deaths from heart disease can be prevented. That’s especially true when individuals learn to recognize warning signs of the disease and take prompt action once such indicators appear. Chest pain: Discomfort between the neck and upper abdomen is characterized as chest pain, which does not necessarily indicate

the presence of heart disease. Chest pain may occur because the heart isn’t getting enough oxygen or blood. It’s important that individuals recognize that the intensity of pain in the chest does not indicate the severity of the problem. That means that even mild discomfort in the chest should be brought to the attention of a physician immediately. Shortness of breath: Shortness of breath can occur because the heart isn’t pumping blood as well as it should, thus causing blood to back up in the veins that go from the lungs to the heart. This results in fluid leaking into the lungs, thus producing shortness of breath. Shortness of breath can occur at any time, including when individuals are active or at rest.

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Coughing or wheezing: Another indicator of fluid buildup in the lungs related to the heart is persistent coughing or wheezing. When coughing, individuals may spit up a pink or bloody mucus. Swelling in the lower legs: Swelling in the legs, ankles or feet is another indicator of heart troubles. One of the byproducts of a poorly functioning heart is slower blood flow, and that reduction in flow can cause a backup in the veins of the legs. That backup can cause fluid to build up in the tissues, which leads to swelling. Heart disease is a significant threat to public health. Learning to recognize signs of the disease can save an untold number of lives. - Metro Creative

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CHURCH DIRECTORY Community I am -- because you are

A Warm and Joyful welcome to...

Sacred Heart Catholic Church 3900 Arthur Drive, Ladner 604-946-4522 sacredheartparish.ca

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

LADNER GOSPEL ASSEMBLY “A place where love and friendship matters”

Sunday Worship Service 10:30am All Ages Welcome!

www.ladnergospelassembly.com

All Saints Anglican Church LO VE L I K E J E SUS

SUNDAYS 10AM

SOUTHDELTA.ORG 604-943-8244

Join us Sunday Eucharist @ 9:30 am, Eucharist and Bible Study Wednesdays @ 10 am For more information www.allsaintsladner.org or call 604-946-8413. 4755 Arthur Drive, Delta

ONLINE OR IN-PERSON, Sundays @ 9:30 a.m. www.ladnerlife.com info@ladnerlife.com 5545 Ladner Trunk Rd.

Everyone welcome to worship with us Sundays at 10:00 a.m. 中英文主日崇拜中英文兒童主日學 Rev. Jason Truell Nancy 楊牧師 ESL 英文學習週四 10:00 am 4594 – 54A Street, Ladner, B.C. 604-946-7033, office@ladnercrc.com www.ladnercrc.ca

God never intended for us to live life alone. (Acts 4:32-35) “Je suis - parce que tu l’es!” “I am - because you are!” I am a firm believer in God’s plan and purpose for every person. I don’t think we can fully comprehend how that works. But it is true, that for God to unleash his purpose for us, he puts certain persons in our path without whom the purpose-equation would not balance. “I am because you are,” is an African proverb that is often associated with the philosophy of Ubuntu. The term, Ubuntu, encapsulates all the qualities of a respected mem-

Minister’s Minute SIMBARASHE BASVI

St. David’s Anglican Church

ber of society in many Bantu language countries of Africa. It is a humanist ideology that emphasizes the importance of compassion, generosity, honesty, magnanimity, empathy, understanding, forgiveness and the

ability to share. I have fond memories of sharing food and clothes with my siblings. That colourful jacket belonged to all of us. We did not have individual plates, so we ate from the same plate! Sharing food and clothes was a great way to bond with family members and build strong relationships. It also helped to foster a sense of generosity and empathy. There are some people who have made our journey smooth in this life and those people are sent by God, to us. I am a beneficiary of the gratitude of missionaries who understood the concept of, “I am, because you are.”

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Sunday Service 10 am Wed. Service 11 am 604-943-4737 st.davidsdelta51@gmail.com

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

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DELTA SPORTS

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Logan Schuss Alberta bound for Calgary squad IAN JACQUES

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ogan Schuss is looking for a fresh start and he thinks Calgary will afford that opportunity. Schuss recently signed a one-year deal with the Calgary Roughnecks of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) bringing his eight-year chapter with the Vancouver Warriors, also of the NLL, to a close. “What a ride it’s been, Vancouver,” Schuss wrote on social media. “Thank-you to all the amazing fans, team staff, and teammates I’ve had the privilege of getting to know over the last eight years. That being said, I can’t wait to start my new chapter with the Calgary Roughnecks.” The Ladner native said he will still be living and working in Vancouver and will fly to games in Calgary and elsewhere once the season starts. “For me, a good opportunity arose,” he told the Optimist. “The last couple of years in Vancouver … I haven’t been myself and I was looking for a fresh change. Calgary will be a good opportunity for that. Vancouver is moving in the direction of bringing some younger players in and I wasn’t maybe in the picture for them in the long run, so I wanted a fresh start and wanted to go to a team that wanted me. “Coach Josh Sanderson reached out to me and knew I was coming off an injury and battling my way back, but he had all the faith in the world in me coming back stronger and still having a few good years left in me, so I really appreciated that phone call from him

and speaking with him. It was a good decision.” Speaking of that injury, Schuss is six months recovered from his ACL injury that brought his Warriors season last year to a crashing halt. He said rehab is going well and he’s feeling good. “I’m definitely ahead of the game. I’ve had some great training staff and people who have been working with me and set me up for success moving forward,” he said. “I don’t think I’ll be 100 per cent by training camp, but I want to go to training camp and work my way back. The team has made it clear that they don’t want me to rush it. They want me healthy and ready to go and ready to make an impact for them, so I really appreciate that.” Training camp starts in November and the regular season in early December, with the full schedule in January. “I’ve been with Vancouver for the last eight to nine years. Sometimes, a fresh start is good for a player especially in the latter years of their career,” he said. “I understand that maybe I don’t have five, six, seven years left in me, it’s maybe closer to three, but a lot of the top-end players are playing in their mid to late 30s. “Being 32 now, I still have some gas left in the tank. I have a lot of desire left. I love this game. Calgary is a great team and I know a lot of the guys having played with them before, so it’s a great fit.” Boxla bits The Delta Islanders Junior Lacrosse Club announced that Schuss has been named the new general manager for their Junior A Tier 1 program.

Ladner’s Logan Schuss has signed a one-year contract to play with the Calgary Roughnecks of the National Lacrosse League this season.

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Phone: 604-644-5821 www.georgiaprimar.com Email: georgia@sutton.com

Proudly Serving Delta by Referral for 13 Years!

FOR SALE

1474 Village Greens Wynd $1,350,000

NEW LISTING

Village Greens Wynd Estates is the Best kept secret community hugging the Beach Grove Golf Course in sunny Tsawwassen. 2 min to shops, restaurants, gyms and a 5 min golf cart ride to the course. This extensively renovated 3 bed, 2 bath single family home has all the benefit of a bare land strata at a great price!. Huge front deck drenched (vinyl 2021) in sun and private back deck (wood 2016) with fenced in yard and gas hook up for BBQ. Updates included; New floors (2021), New windows and sliding glass doors (2015-23), Gorgeous kitchen (2021) with new appliances and large barn door pantry, HW on demand (2021), Updated Bathroom (2007), Interior paint (2023) Exterior Paint (2019). Vaulted ceilings in Living and Dining compliment the stone gas Fireplace. Come let 1474 welcome you home!

PRICE REDUCED

5966 KIRKWOOD ROAD

$1,495,000

Visions of a simpler life flash through your mind all the while the modern day convenience of high end appliances are here. Cheery renovated kitchen and bathroom. Original stone fireplace too beautiful not to touch and wonder how lovely and cozy it would be to live here. Romance and splendour will captivate you. One block from the beach and dyke walking paths and situated on a 7000sq’ lot. Upgraded 200 amp electric. Separate garage.

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92 Centennial Parkway

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403 Seashell Drive

3450 64 Street - Ladner

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298 67A

307 1768 55A Street

5060 Bentley Dr - Ladner

302 1153 54A St - Tsawwassen

Sold Marketed by RE/MAX Westcoast 205 67A St - Tsawwassen

539 55 Street - Tsawwassen

| 2,000 sq ft | $1,159,000

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!

Sold Marketed by Royal LePage Regency

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The Johanna 604-719-7345 Medallion Club 30 Years

JUST LISTED!

Stefan B.B.A. 604-767-4038 Medallion Club 12 Years

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Top 10% in SALES of ALL GREATER VANCOUVER for 38 YEARS -

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ON THE STREET OF DREAMS!

$1999,000

OPEN SATURDAY OCT. 28TH 2 – 4

STUNNING CUSTOM BUILT 2,569 SQ.FT. HOME ON 9,009 SQ.FT. LOT!

997 51ST STREET, TSAWWASSEN

BEAUTIFUL LIVING & DINING AREAS WITH VAULTED CEILINGS, 3 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS, LARGE LANDING AREA UP. FAMILY ROOM OFF GOURMET KITCHEN. COMPLETELY PRIVATE WEST EXPOSED BACKYARD! MLS# 2826530

JUST LISTED!

RANCHER WITH BASEMENT!

OPEN SUNDAY OCT. 29TH 2 – 4

NEW REDUCED PRICE $1,500,000!!!

GORGEOUS VIEWS OF BOUNDARY BAY!

5632 WELLSGREEN, TSAWWASSEN

A UNIQUE, SPACIOUS, OPEN DESIGN HOME IN ADULT ORIENTED ‘WELLSGREEN’ SUBDIVISION! QUALITY BUILT OVER 3,000 SQ.FT.. EXTRA SPACIOUS ROOMS, 3 BDRMS & DEN, WORKSHOP, 4 BATHS, HUGE EASY ACCESSIBLE STORAGE AREA. (1 OF THE OWNERS HAS TO BE 55+). MLS# R2808599

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

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Scan the QR code with your phone camera to view my recent sales! Price Improvement

NEW LISTING

$3,999,999 3845 Wellington Road, Delta

4 Bedrooms l 3 Bathrooms 3,267 sq. ft. l Horse/animal barn Mechanic dream shop Covered 50x100 storage barn 6.53 acres

4824 48 Ave, Delta • $1,749,000

Main House: 4 bedrooms + Den, 3.5 bathrooms 2161 square feet | Legal Suite Above The Garage: 1 Bed/1 Bath 872 square feet w/ tenant parking pad. NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

FOR SALE

JUST SOLD

SOLD

WITH MULTIPLE OFFERS

5155 11A Avenue, Delta $1,699,000

5483 15B Avenue, Delta $2,999,000

$1,199,000 1751 55 Street, Delta

Offered at $1,499,000 4410 44B Avenue

4 Bedrooms l 3 Bathrooms | 2,200 sq. ft.

6 Bedrooms I 5 Bathrooms I 5,019 sq. ft.

3 Bedrooms I 2 Bathrooms I 1,371 sq. ft.

4 Bedrooms I 3 Bathrooms | 2,256 sq. ft.

SOLD

JUST SOLD

$799,000 173 - 1894 Osprey Drive, Delta

$739,000 307-1768 55A Street, Delta

3 Bedrooms I 3 Bathrooms I 1323 sq. ft.

2 Bedrooms I 2 Bathrooms | 989 sq. ft.

FOR SALE

Price Improvement

LISTED BY SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL

$749,000 #317 55 E Cordova St, Vancouver

$965,000 29 3459 W RIVER Road, Delta

loft | 1 bath | 809 sq. ft. No parking

3 Bedrooms l 4 Bathrooms | 1,868 sq. ft.

FOR SALE

AS BUYER’S AGENT – LISTED BY SUTTON SEAFAIR

Bayview Hills Tsawwassen - 3rd Reading Approved 5-Lot Subdivision 4965 8A Avenue, 871 & 855 Bayview Drive Exceptional opportunity to acquire three existing properties that have 3rd reading approval to become 5 single-family residences ranging from 2,211 sq. ft. - 3,311 sq. ft. Architectural drawings by Buro 47, a well regarded award-winning ﬁrm. Nestled in one of Tsawwassen’s most coveted enclaves, this expansive 34,154 sq. ft. parcel opens doors to an exciting project with each home carefully designed to embrace the vision of contemporary West Coast-style homes. While your site awaits the 4th reading approval, seize the opportunity to generate income from renting out the existing 3 homes for market value rents.

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SOME OF OUR FEATURED LISTINGS

4847 GEORGIA STREET LADNER, BC

LISTED AT: $3,300,000 7 BD | 5 BA | 4,983 SQFT

180 CENTENNIAL PARKWAY, TSAWWASSEN, BC

LISTED AT: $3,199,900 3 BD | 3 BA | 1,955 SQFT

5653 GROVERIDGE WYND TSAWWASSEN, BC

5228 GLEN ABBEY PLACE TSAWWASSEN, BC

LISTED AT: $2,375,000 5 BD | 4 BA | 3,403 SQFT

581 MARINE DRIVE PT. ROBERTS, WA

LISTED AT: $4,950,000 USD 5 BD | 5 BA | 7,656 SQFT

585 MARINE DRIVE PT. ROBERTS, WA

1728 EDWARDS DRIVE PT. ROBERTS, WA

LISTED AT: $449,000 USD 2 BD | 2 BA | 1,324 SQFT

LOT 46 HARBOR SEAL DRIVE PT. ROBERTS, WA

LISTED AT: $389,000 USD 90 FEET WATERFRONT LOT

9402 TURNSTONE LANE 19, BLAINE, WA

LISTED AT: $2,388,800 5 BD | 5 BA | 6,076 SQFT

LISTED AT: $949,000 USD .68 ACRES | 75FT OCEAN FRONT

LISTED AT: $1,795,000 USD 3 BD | 4.5 BA | 2,974 SQFT

OLD! JUST S

50 CENTENNIAL PARKWAY

4515 EVERGREEN LANE

5468 1 AVENUE

5400 WALLACE AVE

202  5535 ADMIRAL WAY

OLD! JUST S

1260 ENDERBY AVENUE

#31  5300 ADMIRAL WAY

1210 BEACH GROVE

5720 GROVE AVE

4933 3 AVENUE

Call: 604.728.2845 or email: info@fraserelliott.com

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ROBIN REIMER 604-868-2844 SPECIALIZING ESTATE SALES NEW DEVELOPMENT LOCAL RESIDENTIAL

ROBINREIMER.COM

ROBINREIMER@TELUS.NET $999,000

MASSIVE PRICE N REDUCTIO

111 GRAHAM DRIVE BEST SUNSET VIEWS & LOCATION Custom Designed Home with simply the Best Views in Tsawwassen. This Totally Private 3 bedrooms home has an Outstanding Open Floor Plan to take full advantage of all the spectacular Ocean Sunset Views. Delta will also consider a basement level which would add approx. 1,000 sq.ft. There will NEVER be another home like this in Tsawwassen. Call for Floor Plans and more Info. CALL ROBIN 604-868-2844

$1,149,000

PRICCEED REDU

$1,499,000

JUST LISTED

BEST PRICED HOME IN TSAWWASSEN

5115 STEVENS DRIVE

CALL ROBIN 604-868-2844

CALL ROBIN REIMER

Great Beach Grove starter home, investment property (good tenant) or look at building Great location in upper tsawwassen. Over 10,000 sqft lot with potential your new home. Home features 2 bedrooms, large storage building and only steps from subdivision. 2800 sqft Home with 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and beautiful the beach, golf course, parks, schools and transportation. We are price to sell so don’t miss sunny lot. Renovate, rent or redevelope. this Beach Grove beauty. *BASED ON # OF YEARS QUALIFYING FOR MEDALLION CLUB IN GREATER VANCOUVER REAL ESTATE BOARD group

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Seafair Realty - 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen

robinreimer@telus.net

www.robinreimer.com

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JUST LISTED

$1,199,000

$2,499,000

• 3 new homes in Tsawwassen • 4800 square feet • Legal suite • Customize your new home

Call for plans & information ROBIN 604-868-2844

LOTS IN GOOD LOCATION IN UPPER TSAWWASSEN

JUST LISTED

$1,988,000

4868 3RD AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

5744, 5754 & 5758 16A Avenue, Tsawwassen

Beautiful family home on a great street in upper Tsawwassen. Home features 3600 sq.ft, 5 bdrms, 3 full bathrooms, large great room, big games room, hardwoodw floors, many updates and all large rooms. Home has excellent floor plan that opens to a fabulous private southern exposed yard. Don’t miss this Great home in a Great location at a Great Price.

Gorgeous new homes in Beach Grove. Still time to do some customizing. Excellent floor plans with 3250 sq.ft. and beautiful sunny southern exposure yards. 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. Great quiet area and close to all amenities. Don't miss your opportunity to live in fabulous Beach Grove. Homes built by an excellent experienced builder.

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844

Please call Robin Reimer 604-868-2844 Ruby Lidder 604-626-9360

*BASED ON # OF YEARS QUALIFYING FOR MEDALLION CLUB IN GREATER VANCOUVER REAL ESTATE BOARD group

Seafair Realty - 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen

robinreimer@telus.net

www.robinreimer.com

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www.matsonrealestate.ca NEW PRICE!!!

LD JUST SO ek!!! e in one w 404-1300 Hunter Road, Tsawwassen • $878,000

HUNTER GREEN - bright & spacious 2 bed & den 1574 sq ft PENTHOUSE CONDO on quiet court! Kitchen with white shaker cabinets, quartz counters & entertainers’ island has sliders to private deck. Ideal ﬂoor plan with generous room sizes to ﬁt house sized furniture. Includes 2 side by side parking stalls & storage locker. Walk to coffee shops, town center, medical, transit, golf course, dyke trails & beach!

929 50 St., Tsawwassen • $1,369,000

UPDATED RANCHER on quiet cul-de-sac in very desirable Central Tsawwassen location! Kitchen features granite counters & s/s appliances & opens to family room with cozy gas f/p. Great floor plan with spacious living room with gas f/p & opening to dining room - ideal for entertaining! Primary bedroom has ensuite with soaker tub & separate shower - other 2 bedrooms share a beautifully updated bathroom. Updates include furnace, roof & hot water tank. Loads of storage plus double garage with storage room (could be office). Beautifully landscaped lot for great curb appeal! Walk to schools, transit, town center, parks & recreation.

IT’S A GREAT TIME TO SELL!!! CALL US FOR FREE (NO OBLIGATION) MARKET EVALUATION!!!

D!!! UST SOLD!!! ST SOLD!!! JUST SOL J JU Listed by ReMax City

Listed by Onni Realty

1492 Gillespie Rd, Tsawwassen

115 4662 Hemlock Way, Tsawwassen

213-1738 55A Street, Tsawwassen

SOLD!!

SOLD!! Listed by ReMax City Realty

211-4977 Springs Blvd, Tsawwassen

194 53 Street, Tsawwassen

4719 48B St, Ladner

11-6105 River Road, Ladner

THINKING OF A MOVE??? CALL US!!! SERVICE THAT WILL MOVE YOU!!! Sutton Group - Seafair Realty - Unit 2 1359 56 Street, Tsawwassen, BC

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Kat JOHNSON

seaffair reallty

5000 Bridge Street, Ladner

778.773.9563 kjohnson@sutton.com

604.943.3110 RONT WATERF

NEW PRICE

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RON WATERF

RONT WATERF

4515 W River Road $1,799,000

4505 W River Road $1,499,000

• 2 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1200 sqft • Remarkable Idyllic Property for the marine family! Rarely available is this double water lot with two shore properties.

• Over 6100 square feet of waterfront property offering breathtaking views of both the city skyline and the tranquil river. Currently has a large 30 x 20 storage shed that occupies the lot.

RO WATERF

5172 11A Avenue, Tsawwassen $1,399,000 • 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,794 square feet • Corner lot - home needs extensive updates inside & out • Or Demolish the home and build new

4533 W River Road, Ladner $1,299,000 • Sensational Waterfront property with revenue from two float homes - separately owned • Turnkey property • 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1081 sq.ft. • Home can be used as AirBnB

RONT WATERF

#1-800 South Dyke Road $869,000 Experience life in a west coast contemporary floating home in a well managed strata. Ownership of house and water lot.

#42 - 3459 W River Road, Ladner $1,299,000

534 Ewen Avenue, New Westminster $1,249,000

• Gorgeous custom built 2 bed and den floating home, includes strata water lot, boat slip - 34 Ft, outside dock position at outer edge of canoe pass • Single car garage and extra parking.

• 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1919 sq.ft., YB: 1940 • Lane Access, Marina, Recreation, Shopping and Golf Course nearby

RONT WATERF

RO WATERF

NEW PRICE

23000 Dyke Road #14, Richmond $550,000

28-3871 W River Road $218,000

• Gorgeous 1 bed, 2 bath, 1183 sq. ft. home • Custom built floating home with 9ft ceilings on both levels • Open concept kitchen-dining and living room with large built in bankette for seating.

• 500 Sq. ft • New Concrete Float system was custom built in 2021.The Sweet Spot is the name for this charming, quirky float home property. Gorgeous panoramic unobstructed views from the deck of the river and mountains. Launch your canoe or kayak right from your deck.

#13-700 South Dyke Road $779,000 • 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms • 1498 sq.ft. • WEST COAST INSPIRATION! Unique red cedar Panabode float home on engineered concrete float with positive floatation. Log construction, custom built 2008 by current owner with open floor plan both levels.

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

778-875-3594 | ppelletier@delta-optimist.com

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4350A Cormorant Way, Tsawwassen $1,199,900

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MLS® #R2822913

vicky@homeswithvicky.com www.homeswithvicky.com

Bedrooms: 3 • Bathrooms: 2.5 • Floor Area: 1473 sq. ft.

Open House Saturday 2-4pm

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Welcome to Boardwalk! Built in 2022 and the GST has already been paid! This professionally decorated, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 1/2 duplex has it all. This home offers a functional layout with a large kitchen island and a gas range. The open main ﬂoor boasts 9’ ceilings

JUST SOLD

6167 45 Avenue Delta $1,479,900 MLS® #R2824787

Bedrooms: 3 • Bathrooms: 2.5 • Floor Area: 2,233 sq. ft.

Open House Sunday 2-4pm

Welcome home! This three bedroom, three bathroom well maintained home has room for the whole family and is a short walk to Holly Elementary. Offering a functional layout of 2,233 square feet. The living room and dining room with vaulted ceilings step into the open kitchen that’s ﬁnished with white shaker cabinets.

604.250.6981

INFO@KENDALLAYRES.COM KENDALLAYRES.COM

Sutton Group - Seafair Realty 100-5000 Bridge Street, Delta, BC

Your Realtor for Life!

5376 CHAMBERLAYNE WAY | CHAMBERLAYNE WAY!

This is a great family home in one of West Ladner’s desirable locations. Situated on a corner lot, this 2200 square foot home is ready for someone’s updating ideas. Move in ready with a great layout featuring living & dining, kitchen, family room and laundry on main. Upstairs, the 4 bedrooms are all very spacious with generous closets and the primary bedroom offers a walk in closet and full ensuite bathroom. Enjoy the beautiful lot complete with a backyard and side yard and ample space to entertain plus room for boat or RV parking. Bonus: New furnace, hot water tank & dishwasher. Don’t miss the opportunity to live in this sought after location.

SOLD

208-4728 53 Street

27-5510 Admiral Way

JUST SOLD

113-4889 53 Street

1606-121 Tenth Street, New Westminster

Bev Kingston

778-230-8753 bev@bevkingston.com - Investment Properties - Property Management - Downsizing Advisor

Thinking of downsizing? CALL BEV for a FREE Home Evaluation

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#121 - 4638 Orca Way

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968 52A Street

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

MEDALLION CLUB MEMBER 5 YEARS

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604.312.7621 Sold@TrishaMurphy.ca 15 YEARS TOP 1% OF 2022 GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS ® ST JU

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5043 2nd Avenue $1,449,000 Immaculate condition - 4 bdrm family home with 3 full baths, in prime pebble hill location just 10 min walk to elementary school.

5129 Wilson Drive $2,598,000

486 Tsawwassen Beach Road $3,980,000 Over 13,000 sq.ft. oceanfront lot with custom built executive home with triple car garage.

313-1350 View Crescent $685,000

4533 River Road, Ladner $1,299,000 Sensational Waterfront property with revenue from two float homes - separately owned.

4721 Blue Heron Way $1,495,000

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1723 Farrell Crescent $2,599,000 Outstanding custom home by reputable builder Amar Bath, in the best neighbourhood in Beach Grove!

1124 Skana Drive $1,575,000

Dynamic Marketing • Expert Contract Knowledge Experienced Negotiating Skills

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209-5555 13A Avenue $849,000 2 bedroom with patio. Walk out to the park and views of water feature.

1178 Walalee Drive $1,549,000

5466 6A Avenue $1,299,000

Lulu Godin

Sutton Group - Seafair Realty: #2-1359 56 Street, Tsawwassen, BC V4L 2P3

Licensed Realtor & Marketing Specialistt

• SUCCESSFULLY SELLING SOUTH DELTA REAL ESTATE •

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

778-875-3594 | ppelletier@delta-optimist.com

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$1,349,900

$1,878,800

4778 45 AVENUE

$899,900

4911A 53 STREET

OPEN SATURDAY 2PM-4PM 10 4788 57 STREET

• LARGE 3,000+ SQ.FT HOME • 2 BEDROOM MORTGAGE HELPER • 4 BEDROOMS & 3 BATHROMS • WALKING DISTANCE TO DSS, LADNER ELEMENTARY AND SACRED HEART ELEMENTARY

• NEWLY BUILT 4 BED 4 BATH HOME • OPEN CONCEPT LIVING, MODERN FINISHES • 3 STOREY MAIN HOME, BEDROOM, LIVING SPACE AND FULL BATH ON 3RD FLOOR • SELF CONTAINED DETACHED 1 BED 1 BATH COACH HOUSE • CENTRAL LOCATION WALKING DISTANCE TO SHOPPING, SCHOOLS AND TRANSIT

• 2 LEVEL TOWNHOUSE • BED 4 BATH • 2,044 SQ.FT INTERIOR LIVING SPACE • PRIVATE FENCED YARD • DOUBLE CAR GARAGE • CENTRAL LADNER LOCATION

$2,399,900

$1,199,900

$1,299,900

5092B BENTLEY DRIVE

4950 59A STREET

• SPACIOUS 2-LEVEL: 4 BEDROOMS & 3 BATHS • 1 BEDROOM INLAW ACCOMMODATIONS • SOUGHT AFTER HAWTHORNE NEIGHBOURHOOD • OFFERS 2564 SQUARE FEET OF LIVING • WALKING DISTANCE TO LADNER VILLAGE AND HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY • PRIVATE 7500 SQ. FT. LOT (75 X 100) • BONUS LEGAL 1 BED 1 BATH SUITE • PRIMARY BEDROOM WITH ENSUITE BATH. • NEWLY BUILT LUXURY HOME

721 56 STREET

• 4 BEDROOMS AND 2 FULL BATHS. • BASEMENT RENTAL SUITE POTENTIAL • LARGE SQUARE 7500 SQ.FT. PRIVATE LOT • WALKING DISTANCE TO BOTH SCHOOL LEVELS • UPDATED FLOORING, BATHROOM, FURNACE & HW TANK

1680 W 75th Ave. Vancouver, B.C. $1,757,900 Location, Location. Wonderfully finished Warehouse Office space. Central to everything and by the Fraser River in South Vancouver. Rarely for Sale properties. Do not wait!!

$2,288,888

OPEN SUNDAY 2PM-4PM 5094A BENTLEY DRIVE

• METICULOUSLY DESIGNED 5 BEDROOMS & 5 BATH FAMILY HOME • 3RD STORY OFFERS RECREATION ROOM WITH FULL BATH • MAIN FLOOR OFFERS A BEDROOM WITH FULL BATHROOM • OFFERING A/C, HRV, 4 CAMERA SURVEILLANCE, & EV CHARGER • GOURMET KITCHEN WITH FISHER PAYKEL APPLIANCES • SOUGHT AFTER BENTLEY DRIVE LOCATION CLOSE TO EVERYTHING

APPROVED 2 LOT SUBDIVISION 4595 61 STREET

• UPDATED 5 BED & 2 FULL BATH CAPE COD HOME • HUGE 13,950 SQ. FT. LOT ON DEAD END STREET • CITY OF DELTA APPROVAL FOR 2 LOT SUBDIVISION • EACH NEW LOT IS APPROXIMATELY 6975 SQ. FT. • PLANS AVAILABLE FOR 2 NEW LUXURY HOMES

604-644-5664

1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen seafair.com

604-943-3110

SOLD

6-277 171 Street, Surrey

4442 Arthur Drive

SOLD

237 Morningside Drive

#3 -5260 Fairy Road, Ladner, B.C.

1752 Beach Grove Road

• LUXURY BUILT 5 BEDROOM & 5 BATH QUALITY FAMILY HOME • OPEN PLAN WITH ACCORDION 12 FT. DOORS LEADING TO BACKYARD. • BONUS 3RD FLOOR OFFERS HUGE RECREATION ROOM WITH FULL BATH • COVERED PATIO & 2ND FLOOR SUNDECK OFFERS GAS OUTLETS • FULLY LOADED WITH A/C, HRV, IRRIGATION & SECURITY SYSTEMS • REPUTABLE BUILDER OFFERING 2-5-10 NEW HOME WARRANTY

5770 48A AVENUE

• RANCHER STYLE HOME • LARGE 7,590 SQ.FT LOT • CENTRAL LADNER LOCATION CLOSE TO TRANSIT • EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR FIRST TIME BUYERS OR INVESTORS

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5075 1 Ave, Delta 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.

$1,399,000

SOLD

1446 Village Greens Wynd, Delta Golf course views @ Village Greens Wynd. A unique complex of 34 single detached homes with the Master Bedroom on the main floor. Features include: Hardwood floors, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms & situated on the 16th hole of Beach Grove Golf Club.

26, 2023 The Delta Optimist A31

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(604) 868-0028 City Realty

JUST SOLD in 4 days! LISTED FOR $6,600,000

LISTED FOR $1,699,000 • MLS# R2824535

LISTED FOR $2,999,000 • MLS# R2824975

Bayview Hills Tsawwassen 3rd Reading Approved 5-Lot Subdivision

5155 11A AVE

5483 15B AVE

RENOVATED RANCHER WITH A POOL!

4965 8A AVENUE, 871 & 855 BAYVIEW DRIVE

living in this renovated rancher, ideally

Experience pure luxury in this 6 bedroom, 5 bathroom home, just 3 years young. Bright & spacious layout that is designed for entertaining. The kitchen & dining room are separated from the living room by the double sided gas fireplace. Chef’s kitchen boasts custom white cabinetry with a large island, granite countertops & s/s appliances.

Exceptional opportunity to acquire three existing properties that have 3rd reading approval to become 5 single-family residences. Architectural drawings by Buro47, a local well regarded, award-winning firm. Nestled in one of Tsawwassen’s most coveted enclaves, this expansive 34,000sf parcel opens doors to an exciting project with each home carefully designed to embrace the vision of contemporary West Coast-style homes.

Experience the epitome of Tsawwassen situated towards the end of a cul-de-sac. Fully renovated 2231 sq ft 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home features a 15x33 in-ground pool, open concept white shaker kitchen.

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Todd Jackson, B.A. Amy Lambert, B.A. Richard Lowe, RIBC Mike Van Straaten, BMgt Personal Real Estate Corporation

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4856 48 Avenue, Ladner | $1,699,000

5531 49 Avenue, Ladner | $1,399,000

5090 1 Avenue, Tsawwassen | $8,000,000

Historically known as Roycroft, this is an impressive 2 storey home restored to its Edwardian era with detailed craftsmanship & millwork distinguished by its octagonal turret & high ceilings on both floors. Prominent corner location in the heart of Ladner. A stunning piece of artwork & history.

Resort like oasis in West Ladner! Located in a quiet cul-de-sac and backing onto Leslie Park this home is an outdoor oasis with an in ground pool, hot tub, private yard and two powered out buildings. Plenty of parking out front for an RV or Boat!

THE POSSIBILITIES ARE GRAND! Stunning custom home sitting on 1.81 acres / 78,762 sq.ft. / 7,317.23 sq. metres in a prime residential area in Upper Tsawwassen extending from 1st Avenue to the border. Ready for the next phase, with a potential for multiple lots to be created. YOUR GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY!

#310 – 1369 56 Street, Tsawwassen | $549,900

4897 47A Avenue, Ladner | $998,000

#109 4728 53 Street, Ladner | $499,000

Completely renovated condo offering both convenience and style! Enjoy new appliances in the updated kitchen, retreat to the spacious covered deck w/ gas line for BBQ or heater, or stay comfortable indoors w/ new remote-controlled ceiling fans. Walk-in shower w/separate tub, gas fireplace (all gas incl. in strata fee), 1 parking stall, storage locker & amenities.

THE PERFECT PACKAGE! A bright & spacious end unit townhome well located in the heart of Ladner. The perfect package with an open floorplan, gas fireplace, gourmet kitchen, spacious primary bedroom & ensuite, large storage & 2 covered parking.

2,595 sq.ft | 4 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | 3,863 sq.ft lot

690 sq.ft | 1 bedrooms | 1 bathrooms | Windsor Woods

1,952 sq.ft | 3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms |8,288 sq.ft lot

1,563 sq.ft | 3 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | Village Walk

3,746 sq.ft | 3/4 bedrooms | 3.5 bathrooms | 78,762 sq.ft lot

731 sq.ft | 1 bedrooms | 1 bathrooms

SUNNINGDALE! Perfect for first time buyers, investors, or downsizers! 1 Bedroom condo located in the quiet building away from Ladner Trunk and just steps from Ladner Village, shopping and transit. Great layout that maximizes space and a generous size bedroom. Plus, you have a bonus laundry storage area within the unit. Now is your chance to live in a central, well-maintained building with some recent updates! 1 parking and 1 storage locker included!

5470 44 Avenue, Ladner | $1,238,000

201 4755 51 Street, Ladner | $785,000

1735 Enderby Avenue, Tsawwassen |$1,199,000

Solid 2 level basement home in West Ladner with loads of potential. Located on a Southern exposed 60’x100’ lot backing onto farmland. Great central location near Ladner Rec center and transit.

Convenience at your doorstep! Located on the fringe of Historic Ladner Village is this amazing 4 year old corner unit in a boutique building w/ open concept and surrounded by windows.

Amazing opportunity to own in one of Beach Groves best areas. 3 blocks from the beach & steps from Beach Grove Elementary this homes location is a 10/10. Renovate, build or rent out this 4 bdrm / 2 bath split level home with private West facing backyard. Plenty of parking & loads of potential.

1,962 sq.ft | 3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | 6,000 sq.ft lot

1,155 sq.ft | 2 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | Ladner Village Gate

1,714 sq.ft | 3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | 5,780 sq.ft lot

SOLD

50 – 5900 Ferry Road, Ladner

5351 Jibset, Ladner

5587 45th Avenue, Ladner

#124 5535 Admiral Way, Ladner

298 67A Street, Tsawwassen

206 - 20110 Michaud Crescent, Langley

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AMAZING FUTURE POTENTIAL 2975 53RD STREET $5,950,000

20 ACRES, 2 HOMES & HUGE BARN 4774 104TH STREET $6,250,000

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

First time this amazing secluded 20.25 acre parcel has been offered for sale since 1955 which is located just off Hornby Drive on the quiet section of 104th close to Boundary Bay and private member grass airstrip. All 3 buildings on this property were built in 1972 which includes a sprawling 3,162 sq. ft. 4 bedroom rancher w/30 + car concrete driveway was substantially renovated and enlarged in 1987 and roof redone 10 years ago. The second residence is a 1238 sq. ft. Woods bungalow presently rented and the spectacular 8,400 sq. ft. 20 stall barn which was used from day 1 to breed race horses up until 7 years ago is truly a ﬁrst class facility complete with steel roof and cladding. Attention to detail here is second to none including chain link fencing that surrounds the entire property.

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AMAZING FUTURE POTENTIAL 1160 EHKOLIE CRESCENT $1,549,000

$929,900

HIDDEN GEM! Rarely available family friendly Rosewood Court townhome with premier spot in the complex and ideal West Ladner location close to everything. This bright 3 bedroom, 3 bath unit with spacious layout has been beautifully maintained and offers one year old ﬂooring, paint and more. Featuring open ground ﬂoor living and 3 bedrooms up with a gorgeous ensuite off the master that is perfect for the young family or downsizing. It also offers a private South exposed yard with good-sized covered patio for entertaining and 2 parking spots, one covered with additional storage in the carport. A great opportunity to live carefree in a amazing community.

THE VILLAGE! This tastefully renovated rancher with walkout basement on quiet no thru road in a beautiful area of upper Tsawwassen is ideal for the growing family or downsizing with room for company downstairs. Featuring well over a $100,000 was spent 10 years ago to create the warm spacious wide open plan up with an amazing optioned out gourmet kitchen with S/S appliances and enlarged primary bedroom with nicely done ensuite. Other notable updates include the windows with Hunter Douglas blinds, Lennox 95% efﬁcient furnace and brand new H/W tank. The home lends itself to natural suite potential down plus a sunny West exposed composite deck out front and a very large fenced backyard with fresh grass with bonus backyard access to English Bluff Road perfect for the utility trailer. Come check out this super inviting comfortable home.

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Fabulous family home in desirable Pebble Hill area. If you’re looking for an appr. 3000 sq ft 5 bedroom/3 bath contemporary home on a quiet street in upper Tsawwassen than look no further. This home has been lovingly cared for an it shows. Bright and open custom kitchen with vaulted ceilings, custom clear fir cabinets, silestone counters, huge island with seating for 5, spacious eating area for large gatherings, Miele double wall oven, steam oven, & dishwasher, plus a gas cooktop, this kitchen is all about entertaining. Or you can relax in the private living room with vaulted ceiling and gas fireplace while the kids enjoy the family room downstairs that opens up to the back patio. 4 bdrms on upper floor including a large private Primary bedroom with a spa like ensuite and walk-in closet. Updated kitchen, windows, bathrooms and more.

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Beach Grove 5857 16th Ave

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.

160 5421 10th Ave

Lovely 2 bedroom/2 bath 1345 sq ft townhouse in family-friendly Sundial Villa. This spacious townhome includes a 337 sq ft sunny fully fenced southeast-facing patio, perfect for outdoor entertaining, gardening or children’s play area. Open concept living areas are connected to the kitchen and dining room by the patio, allowing for maximum space and light. Upstairs is a large primary bedroom with a walk through closet and 4 piece ensuite. Opposite end has another spacious bedroom and large storage room. Boasting an updated kitchen, newer flooring and paint and hot water tank. This home is turn key and ready to move in. In the heart of Tsawwassen, steps away from the schools, the dog-friendly Winskill Park and the Tsawwassen Town Center Mall.

NEW PRICE

$1,488,000

5217 Upland Drive

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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GATLEY, Lyle September 22, 1945 - September 23, 2023

REMEMBRANCES

It is with great sadness of heart and soul that we have to announce that we lost an amazing and beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather (Papa), Lyle Gatley, on Saturday, September 23, 2023.

OBITUARIES .

BRIDGE, Adrian Terry January 18, 1956 - October 8, 2023 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our courageous sister, Adrian. She passed away peacefully in the late hours of October 8th, after a hard and brave fought battle to stay with us for just a little longer.

Fond memories linger every day, Remembrance keeps them near.

BLABER, Joyce Frances (Lee) 1934 - 2023 Age 88 It is with great sadness to announce that Joyce died Thursday, October 5th, 2023 in Ladner at Delta Hospital surrounded by family. Joyce was born in Sussex, UK and married Ken in 1954 before immigrating to Canada in 1956. Joyce was predeceased by parents Frank and Daisy, spouse Kenneth and brother Frank. Joyce is survived by her children Paul (Lisa), Andrew (Arlene), Sharon (Grant) and 8 grandchildren.

Adrian was born in Windsor, England and immigrated to Coquitlam with his family in 1957. She lived through some profoundly trying times over the years with assistance from some wonderful care givers, gardeners, family and friends. She will be remembered both for her wicked sense of humour and irony which was shared widely with all.

Condolences may be offered at www.deltafuneral.ca Delta Funeral Home (604) 946.6040

He is survived by the love of his life Donna; daughter Alisa, son Kevin (Kathryn) and grandchildren Sylvie and Hunter. He also left behind a sister, brother, many nieces, nephews and many friends. Dad left us all an unbelievable legacy. A Celebration of Life will be held in the Spring. To express condolences, share memories and photos, please visit: www.sandsduncan.ca SANDS of DUNCAN . 250-746-5212

Adrian is survived by his sisters Margaret (Don), Carol and Megan, niece Eryn and nephews Trevor (Nicole) and Devan (Kristina), and grandnieces Aubrey, Vayda and grandnephew Ryder. A Celebration of Life will be held at Adrian’s house on November 11th from 1:00 to 3:00pm.

Joyce was a loving mother and grandmother with many hobbies. Joyce was involved in the church her whole life and enjoyed singing in the church choir, painting, sewing, gardening and cooking. Joyce made baby quilts for all her grandchildren and also completed one for her soon to be great granddaughter before her death. She will be greatly missed by her loving family and always remembered in our hearts. Service will take place at All Saints Church (4755 Arthur Dr, Ladner) Saturday, November 4th, 2023 at 2:00 pm followed by reception. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Heart & Stroke Foundation or All Saints Church.

He left suddenly but peacefully on his own terms.

VENABLES, Victoria Catherine (VIKI) October 15th, 1941 - October 14th, 2023

McMILLAN, Kenneth Neil January 15, 1940 - September 3, 2023 Ken was born in Glasgow, Scotland and raised in Clarkston, Scotland. He emigrated to Canada in 1963, working in Toronto until moving to Vancouver in 1964. He worked in commercial insurance his whole career, most recently at Munich Reinsurance. He married his wife Peggy in 1967 and they bought their home in Ladner in 1968. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Peggy, three daughters Christine (Kyle), Kathryn (Ryan) and Laura; three grandsons Josh, Rylan and Justin; sister Jennifer in Kent, England as well as a niece, nephew and friends in Britain. No service by request. Donations may be made to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada, the BCSPCA or the charity of your choice.

Viki was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba and moved to Victoria, BC at an early age. She married Mike Venables on March 15th, 1963, and welcomed two children over the next 4 years. They relocated to Kelowna, Richmond, and for the past 10 years lived in Ladner, BC. Viki received a kidney transplant over 30 years ago. She loved to travel, lawn bowl and spend time with friends and family. She leaves behind her husband Mike, daughters Debbie (Kelly), Linda (Fernando), grandchildren Varissa (Chris), Sarah, Kyle and Laura (Kyle) and step great granddaughter, Lex. The family would like to thank all of the staff at Morgan Place for their kindness and care in Viki’s last days. In lieu of flowers, please donate to The Kidney Foundation of Canada or charity of your choice. No service upon request at this time.

26, 2023 The Delta Optimist A37 REMEMBRANCES OBITUARIES

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HAMAR, Roberta Sandra (1954 - 2023) The world lost beloved grandmother, mother, wife, sister, aunt, and friend, Roberta Sandra Hamar (nee Wong), October 8th, 2023. After a courageous battle against cancer, Roberta passed away surrounded by her beloved family at age 69. “She made broken look beautiful and strong look invincible. She walked with the universe on her shoulders and made it look like a pair of wings.” -Arian Dancu Roberta devoted her life to her family and many life-long friends. She is survived by her husband, Tom; sons, Alan (Jennifer), Erik (Jaclyn), and daughter, Katherine (Richard); her cherished grandchildren, Emily and Nolan, Remi, and Ella and William; siblings Thomas Wong, Jr. (Winnie), Patricia Wong (Fred), and Randy Wong (Menchie), and sister-in-law Anne Bibby (Jonathan); as well as her numerous and beloved relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her eldest sister, Theresa Wong, and parents, Juney and Thomas Wong Sr. Her remarkable life was made of a thousand unremarkable steps strung together: large, homecooked family dinners; time spent with friends and dear siblings whose companionship she so treasured; quiet moments with her grandchildren. Roberta was born in Vancouver in 1954, and grew up in Richmond, where she and her siblings bonded deeply as one of the first Chinese Canadians in the Steveston area. Roberta met her husband of 45 years while attending the University of British Columbia, where she earned her Bachelor’s of Arts in Home Economics. Together, Roberta and Tom grew their family in Tsawwassen and built their dream home in which Roberta devoted herself to filling with love, laughter, food, and family. Roberta had a special gift for caring for and connecting with people; she was forever thinking of others. Her brilliant smile and generous heart were greatly loved and will be deeply missed. A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Irene Thomas Hospice Centre, for whose compassionate and dignified care we will be forever grateful. Condolences may be offered at www.deltafuneral.ca Delta Funeral Home (604) 946.6040

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MEYER, Maria (Ria) Berta (nee Laven) It is with heart-felt sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Maria (Ria) Berta Meyer (nee Laven). We wish to thank the staff, doctors and nurses at Delta Hospital for their passionate care. Ria was born in Bussum, North Holland on December 21, 1933 and passed October 3, 2023. She is pre-deceased by her husband Cornelus Meyer, father Willem and mother Agnes Emely and younger sister Ena (Everdina). She leaves behind her daughters Yvonne (Joey) of Enderby, BC and Marion (Dave) of Tsawwassen, BC. Grandchildren Jody, Geoffrey, Caitlin (Sean), and Elizabeth (Shawn) and one wonderful great granddaughter, Makenna (age 4). We believe her greatest joy was spending time with her great granddaughter. It gave Mom satisfaction to share all she had, to make things a little easier. I asked Mom once if her childhood was okay, considering the war in Europe during her youth. She answered quickly that her childhood was awesome. Mom was very gifted with petite point, sewing and crafting. Her younger years were filled with athletics and adventure. Travelling by ship, she emigrated to Canada in the early 50’s by herself and began her working career as an Au Pair and later after her daughters were well into school she had a successful career as a Unit Clerk at Lions Gate Hospital. Ria enjoyed her nearly 20 years of volunteering for the Delta Hospital Society at the thrift store in Ladner. She loved being able to serve. Her reward was happy customers at her check out. Mom and Dad enjoyed travelling to California for several winters and had a great group of friends there as well as the Gang in Tsawwassen. Later when Dad passed (2000) Mom continued travelling to Holland, Alaska, Hawaii and California. Mom would be 90 this December and was looking forward to an easier lifestyle at KinVillage. Between every line here are so many more stories and we look forward to remembering them with the hundreds of photos we inherit. There will be a gathering and Celebration of Life on December 3, 2023 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm at Tsawwassen Coast Hotel, 1665 56 St, Delta, BC In lieu of flowers, please donate in her memory to the Delta Hospital Society, Ladner, BC. (www.deltahospitalauxiliary.org) With love, Yvonne and Marion. oxoxox

It is with sadness, but great appreciation for a life well-lived, that we announce the death of our dear father, grandfather, and great-grandfather Dudley Ritchie. Dad was born in Montreal, Quebec, on All Saints Day, November 1, 1927 and died in Ladner, BC, on September 25, 2023 at the ripe old age of 95. Dad’s career as an Anglican priest was immensely fulfilling for him. As a young lad, he left Quebec and moved alone, out West to work at lumber camps on BC’s coast before attending The Anglican School of Theology on the UBC campus. Dad was ordained a priest in 1953 and as the new Rector of St. George’s Church in Rossland, BC, he was invited to a Christmas party where he met and fell in love with a very attractive young lady in a white knitted dress whose name was Shirley. Six months later they were married in the same church. Dad and Mom had 61 years of wedded bliss before Mom died in 2015. Dad’s career took him from churches to jail to businesses and back to churches. In his spare time, he made significant contributions to the fabric of church communities, volunteer organizations, an investment club, a woodworking club and his very popular Bible study group which he led until two weeks before his death. Another life-long priority for Dad was keeping his body and mind fit. Even at 95 he was golfing twice a week, swimming twice a week, going for daily walks, doing his own shopping, cooking and gardening, and reading the Globe and Mail cover to cover. After Mom died, Dad was blessed with the friendship of Liz Macdonald. He was grateful for all the travel experiences they shared together. Dad is survived by his eldest daughter, Melanie (Bill); son Mark (Martha); and daughter, Cynthia (Fritz); seven grandchildren William, Elizabeth, Victoria, Christopher, Michael, Stefan and Tristan; and three great-grandchildren Alexandra, James and Emma. A memorial service for the wonderful life of a remarkable man will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at All Saints Anglican Church, 4755 Arthur Drive, Ladner, BC. Donations in memory of Dudley can be made to the Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society https://www.deltahospitalauxiliary.org/donations/ and The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund https://pwrdf.org/give-today/.

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A38 The Delta Optimist October 26, 2023 REMEMBRANCES OBITUARIES

STOWELL, Nicola Janice 1942 - 2023 Nicky passed away peacefully at Delta Hospital on Wednesday 11th, October. She had been ill for much of 2023. Nicky was born outside London in May, 1942, the first-born daughter of Bob and Iris Stowell. To keep his family safe, Bob moved them to Helmdon in Northants. The family moved to Bromley, Kent, soon after the war. Nicky’s sister Julie was born in 1947. In 1964, after completing her training as a physiotherapist, Nicky moved to Sydney, Australia, where she lived and worked for two years. Returning to London in the late 1960s, she secured a senior position at Barts Hospital. In 1975, she was on the move again, this time to Vancouver. She worked at VGH and then with the Home Care division at the South Health Unit in Vancouver. She met her husband Cliff at a Toastmasters convention in 1984. They were married eighteen months later during the first week of Expo 86. Nicky was a skilled toastmaster, a voracious reader and a keen gardener. She loved sacred music and was a member of many choirs through her adult life. Possessed of a great sense of humour, she was an entertaining storyteller. Nicky was a great travelling companion. She and Cliff enjoyed trips to Thailand, Kenya, Jamaica, Australia as well as an annual holiday to the UK. Nicky was predeceased by her father Bob, her mother Iris and her brother-in-law Mike Taylor. She is survived by her husband Cliff Caprani and her sister Julie Taylor. She will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her. A Celebration of Nicky’s life will be held at St. Anne’s Anglican Church in Steveston, 4071 Francis Road, Richmond, BC. on Saturday, 25th November at 2:30 sharp. It will be live-streamed for those who cannot be there in person. This will be a joyful event: no sombre attire, please. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Nicky’s name to the Delta Hospital Foundation.

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GUNN, Mark 1946 - 2023

TAGGART, James Lawton November 6, 1949 - October 18, 2023 Surrounded by family, Jim Taggart Wednesday, October 18th in Delta, BC.

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Born to Marianne and the Honourable John David Taggart, the eldest of four siblings. Jim loved to ski, sail, travel, play the guitar and sports. After graduating from Prince of Wales Secondary in Vancouver, Jim received a degree in commerce with a transportation major at the University of British Columbia. Jim found his soulmate in Gloria, and they shared 50 years together writing a timeless love story. Making significant contributions to the fabric of the Sacred Heart Parish community and the community at large was always important to him. From playing his guitar and singing while leading the choir at Sunday masses, to his participation in several church positions, including the Music Ministry for Walking in the Spirit prayer group. His faith filled desire to lead through action was inspiring. Jim was an experienced transportation executive who co-founded Silver Pacific Investments, a freight broker business, which grew into an international success. His lifelong career in transportation was immensely fulfilling for him. He is remembered throughout the company as a great leader, friend, confidant, and man. He was an avid golfer, lover of the culinary arts, and curator of travel stories from his many adventures around the world. Jim was passionate about food and wine, a huge reader who would consume multiple series of fantasy fiction, and an avid guitar player who loved music - especially the “classics” from the 60’s and 70’s. Jim was known as a loyal, kind, and charismatic man who had a great sense of humour. He was a loving husband, dedicated father, proud grandfather, and compassionate friend to those who knew him. Preceded in death by his parents: Marianne and the Honourable John David Taggart, and his brother Ian. Jim is survived by his loving wife Gloria Taggart, his adult children Tamara Falcos, Matthew Taggart, and Melissa Arriola and their families, nine grandchildren and a great-grandson. Thank you to the amazing nurses and doctors who took such great care of Jim in his final days at Delta Hospital. Your compassionate care for him was very much appreciated. We are thankful to God that he heard and answered our prayers, and he is finally at peace at home with God our Father. A prayer vigil service will be held on Sunday, October 29th, 2023, at Sacred Heart Church at 7:00pm. A funeral mass will be held on Monday, October 30th, at Sacred Heart Church at 11:00am. Sacred Heart Church is located at 3900 Arthur Drive in Delta, BC. To remember Jim, please wear a token of blue as it was his favourite colour. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Jim can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of British Columbia (https://alzheimer.ca/bc/en) or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada (https://www.heartandstroke.ca)

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mark. After a valiant struggle of 14 years, Mark my beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Friend, left us peacefully on October 21, 2023. Mark was predeceased by his father, Hugh Patrick, his mother Eileen May, and his big brother Gerald. Mark is survived by his loving wife Ellen, sons Patrick of Toronto, Chris (Connie), Leila, Kerrick of Ottawa, his loving daughter Denise, grandson Big Nick and granddaughter Little Red, Bre of Ladner and sister Margaret of Calgary and her family. Mark came to Canada when he was 2 years old, born a blue baby and in need of heart surgery. His Dad came first to Canada and was administrator of Children’s Hospital in Vancouver. Gerald, Mark and their mom, came to Canada on Lancaster Bomber. Flying at low attitude and his mother holding an oxygen mask to ensure Mark was able to breath, on the journey to their new home in Canada. Mark has his first open heart surgery at age 9. He was one of 9 children to receive this surgery and the only one to survive. Mark grew up in Beach Grove, Tsawwassen and spent all his life there, until he met Ellen and they moved together to Ladner. Mark attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and attended Vancouver College. Mark then returned to Ladner and graduated from Delta Secondary School. Mark was a true friend to many, Gary and Ned to name a few. And many shipmates that he spent 42 years with at the BC Ferries. Mark was called by his crew “The King of 46”. Marks family would like to express their heartfelt thanks for care of Mark to Doctor S. Noble, Doctor Turnbull and all the kind and loving staff at the Irene Thomas Hospice, with a huge shout out to Mr. Parm and to Father Michael from Scared Heart Church, for his blessings. We are so grateful for the love and care you gave Mark. We the family would like to ask that donations, as you see fit are given to the BC Cancer Research Foundation (http://www.bccancer.bc.ca) and or the Irene Thomas Hospice in Ladner (https://dhchfoundation.ca/news/irene-thomashospice/) There will be no public service at Marks request. The family of Mark will gather at a later date. You earned your wings many years ago. Forever loved by your wife. Your children, grandchildren and stepchildren will miss your guidance, your love, your compassion, your loyalty to your beloved friends, too many to mention. Wait to me Poppa ~ Rest in Peace

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2 BEDROOM CORNER CONDO

A MUST TO SEE - ADULT ORIENTED

Welcome to this spacious 1,070 square foot, 2 bedroom condo located in popular Sundial Villa. Top floor corner unit with loads of natural light and overlooking greenspace. Living room with cozy wood burning fireplace, eating area, maple cabinets in galley style kitchen, massive primary bedroom, and insuite laundry. 2 decks, 1 storage, 1 parking, pets friendly.

Top floor with skylight and high ceilings!! Come check out this fabulous 1,375, 2 bedroom condo in one of Tsawwassens most sought-after complexes. Loads of renovations and upgrades since these owners moved in. Prepare to entertain. Fabulous country kitchen with tons of counter space, cabinets, double stove, and pantry space. Spacious living room with ceiling peak reaching 12 feet high & dining room will accommodate house size furniture. 2 very generous size bedrooms (one with built-in murphy bed) and 2 lovely full baths. The Lexington features a social room and a beautiful backyard patio area that can be enjoyed by all. 1 cat allowed, NO dogs.

241, 5421 10 Ave, Tsawwassen

$589,000

307, 1150 54A Street, Tsawwassen

NEW PRICE $879,900

RIVER LIFE AT ITS FINEST

STUNNING LUXURY HOME

Float home living is truly a unique and appealing lifestyle. Surrounded by natures beauty with mountains, the Fraser river, sunsets, sunrises, eagles, swans and so much more. Boasting over 1,500 square feet this home offers 3 levels with open concept living/kitchen area. 2 bedrooms (or 1 bedroom and family room), plus a den. Loads of decks to enjoy the views. Many updates over the past 10 years. BONUS 35 foot boat slip right at your doorstep plus a garage with loads of storage in the loft.

This beautiful residence was built in 2010 and offers 3,600 square feet of living space and a total of 5 bedrooms. High end finishings throughout included large gourmet kitchen and eating area, entertainment size dining area and family room. Coffered ceilings, crown mouldings, engineered hardwood flooring. Bedroom on main floor with 4 piece ensuite and 3 more bedrooms up. Attached studio above garage with separate entrance includes den & flex area. Large 45x190’ lot.

16, 3473 W. River Road, Ladner

$843,000

5386 Crescent Drive, Ladner

$2,299,892