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Work in Fred Gingell Park unveils a relic from the past PHIL MELNYCHUK

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A strike from the fire axe could have been enough to set off one of the old shotgun shells. Fortunately, that didn’t happen last spring when Blake Willson and James Reeve were doing the back-breaking work of digging out invasive plants as part of the restoration of the slope in Fred Gingell Park. Instead, they pulled out a rusty, old shotgun, from somewhere back in time, along with 10 shells covered with plastic. “It was buried about six inches because of all the leaves, and everything over the years. We just hit it with our fire axe when we were digging out blackberries,” explained Willson. “It was definitely a very old gun. It’s in the late stages of decay.” The sawed-off shotgun was found a few steps from the first landing on

the stairway to the beach. The stairway is just below the former site of the house of colourful Tsawwassen resident Pansy May Stuttard. In the mid-1920s, Pansy May leased 27 acres at the south end of English Bluff Road and built a small house on the border. She brought liquor there, which was now legal in Canada, to smuggle into the U.S., according to a 2020 article in the Optimist by Gary Cullen, with the Delta Heritage Society. By the late 1920s, she built what she called a “cabaret” which was a brothel, or as she clandestinely advertised at the time, “a place to bring a girl for a drink and if you don’t have a girl, we’ll supply one.” Pansy May lived in her house at the end of English Bluff Road until about 1936. Then the old house was dismantled and moved to where Fred Gingell Park is today, the

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Pansy May lived in her small house at the end of English Bluff Road until about 1936. Delta Heritage Society said. She lived there until the mid-1950s when BC Hydro bought the land. She died in 1963 in Cloverdale at age 87. Earlier newspaper stories also wrote about an elderly Pansy May who never trusted banks and who kept a small arsenal of weapons, firing her shotgun at would-be

home invasion robbers. Willson said there’s nothing specifically to tie the firearm back to Pansy May. And one questionable part about the find is that the shells were covered with plastic. “Frankly speaking, that’s the only thing that makes it a bit of a question because they didn’t invent plastic bags until

the 1950s,” said Willson. “So, I would have to say, I don’t know enough.” Cullen, who co-wrote a book about Pansy May titled, Lord don’t want me: Devil won’t take me, said it can’t be said for certain where the gun came from. But Pansy May and her partner Elias Roppen, were the only people to

ever live on that property, Cullen pointed out in an email to the Optimist. “I just can’t see how it could not have been connected to her in some way. “Even if it was hidden there for a friend who came back to use it, then (later) hiding it again, makes more sense than some random person hiding it there at some later date,” Cullen said. Delta Police A/Insp. James Sandberg said the shotgun was found in a duffle bag on June 1, and has deteriorated so much it cannot be identified nor rendered safe, so likely will be destroyed. “Without the back story or determining where and how the firearm has been used, or even dated, there is no historical value. Without being able to render the firearm safe, or decommissioning it, we would not be in a position to share the firearm with a museum regardless,” Sandberg said.

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Council approves 7.75 property tax increase SANDOR GYARMATI

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Delta residents are getting real value for services as the city faces inflationary increases. That’s how the proposed 7.75 per cent property tax increase was described when passed by council on Monday. The property tax amount includes 5.75 per cent for city operational services. There is also a two per cent recreation capital investment levy, which is an amount dedicated to improving the city’s recreation and public facilities. Made public a couple of weeks ago for public feedback, the increase for a typical home assessed at $1.34 million in 2023 would be $208, according to the finance department. Council also approved a $95 increase to the 2024 flat rate utility bill, or 7.5 per cent, from $1,262 for a single-family home in 2023 to $1,357 next year.

As far as the property tax increase, it doesn’t include what other taxing authorities, including TransLink, will charge homeowners. Staff explained how a series of rising labour and material costs beyond the city’s control were factors behind the increase. “These increased prices have impacted Delta’s purchasing power and operating budget in the form of higher costs for fuel, maintenance contracts, insurance premiums and utilities. There has also been a substantial increase to costs relating to E-comm services, which support our emergency services, as well as recently signed collective agreements with increases that are in line with other cities in the region,” a report notes. Building a level of flexibility into the budget will allow the city to respond to the changing economic pressures and com-

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munity needs, the report adds. A series of projects is eyed for the parks levy, such as improving track facilities at Delta Secondary, South Delta Secondary and Seaquam Secondary in North Delta. Mayor George Harvie said the levy would also be in place for the following year, giving

the city “a realistic number” for projects such as the Winskill pool replacement. “Overall, do I wish the number was lower? Absolutely. It’s actually going to be one of the lower numbers I hear in Metro Vancouver. I really appreciate the good work staff did and look forward to moving quickly with regards to capital projects. It’s important our residents see what they’re paying for as soon as possible,” he added. Other projects include revitalizing the Ladner Waterfront, advancing the Cromie Master Plan, upgrading Annieville Park, a second synthetic turf field at Mackie Park and looking at a cover for the North Delta Recreation Centre Outdoor Pool. The capital plan includes, among other things, dedicated roads funding for traffic calming and safety improvements for cycling and sidewalk connections, traffic management,

crosswalks, traffic signals/devices and funding towards extreme weather preparedness. Among the projects is the second phase of the 72nd Avenue roadway improvements and a major sewer project on 56th Street, from 12 to 16th avenues. The Delta Police Department is being provided funding for,among other things, additional police members, community safety officers and civilian staff. The 2024 Financial Plan includes also increased resources toward development services, funded from development revenues, in order to achieve provincial housing targets set for Delta. Coun. Jennifer Johal said Delta will be able to invest in initiatives the city has committed to undertaking “to enhance and renew our community.” The city gathered public feedback online from Nov. 22 to 29.

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Delta pays almost $4.5M to be in Fraser Valley library system SANDOR GYARMATI

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Delta council recently approved increasing the city’s contribution to remain in the Fraser Valley Regional Library system. The budget for 2024 will see an increase of 6.76 per cent, which works out to $276,792, for a total budget of $4,491,599 for Delta. Several funding options were presented. The option chosen maintains existing operations and includes, among other things, an increase in materials purchasing and an additional increase for digital materials purchases, which typically costs more. A staff report notes the primary driver of the proposed increase is the expected settlement rate for the FVRL union contract. The city is also getting a

The city has one library operating in each of its three communities. 2023 Provincial Government Enhancement Grant as part of a three-year grant funding plan.

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It’ss that time off year to show off your Christmas light display! Out annual feature will run in print & online in the Dec 14th edition, but in order to complete our list we need to hear from you.

Submit your name, address, phone #, some details about your display, the inspiration behind it, how long it took to setup as well as a high resolution photo or photos.

Deadline for submission is noon Monday Dec 11

Email your submission to Editor Ian Jacques at: ijacques@delta-optimist.com And if you have taken part in the past, please re-submit as we want to ensure no one is left out.

talk about the possibility of the City of Delta leaving the FVRL was back in 2016, when council ended up voting in favour of a staff recommendation to approve the regional library system’s proposed budget, which at that time had Delta paying an increase of just over three per cent, pushing the city’s contribution to almost $3.5 million. Earlier that year, Delta council members expressed dismay at the budget, pointing out Delta’s portion has gone up by more than 14 per cent over five years -- a more than $500,000 increase. Council subsequently passed a motion to direct staff to look into opting out of the FVRL. A report to council noted staff were satisfied the development of the budget demonstrated a good balance between fiscal restraint and the need to address longerterm needs.

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Pride flag at Ladner United focus of vandalism again SANDOR GYARMATI

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The Delta Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect responsible for another reported act of hate at Ladner United Church. Over the past year, Delta police have investigated several incidents of mischief that have targeted the church and, more specifically, the Pride flags that are displayed in the church’s windows. On Nov. 27, police received another report of mischief that occurred overnight where a lone suspect approached a window where a Pride flag was displayed and, using a glass-breaking tool, shattered the window before running away, according to a news release. The suspect is thin and fit-looking, wearing jeans and a zip-up jacket with the hood up. The suspect had unique reflective material placement on the two-tone jacket.

Both wrists, the middle of the back, and the zipper on the front of the jacket, all have reflective material. The general description of the suspect fits the general description of the suspect involved in previous mischief incidents. The DPD also notes it is investigating it as hate crime, as the common denominator of the mischief is a symbol celebrating a marginalized part of the community. The targeting of the Pride flag is hate, the DPD says. Police are urging the community to view the video to help identify the person responsible for the crimes. If you have any information regarding the identity of the suspect, any information confirmed or suspected, contact police between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. at (604)-946-4411 and reference file number 2023-27721. Here is the video link: https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=lqoZsyQVmHU

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Editor’s Note IAN JACQUES

n last week’s (Nov. 30) edition of the Optimist, community columnist Brad Sherwin talked about his Christmas light display – or lack thereof according to his neighbours who were in the Christmas spirit a lot earlier than Mr. Sherwin. But at least Brad responded, and I give him credit for that. I, however, can’t say the same for many of our residents out there who, in years past, have dazzled us with their light displays and festival spirit of the holiday season. I have been asking for residents to submit information on their displays for weeks now. So far, my list is far from a list. I have a total of three submissions. So, hence why I’m making this last-minute plea to our community to ensure that the Optimist holiday Christmas light display tradition does not fizzle out. Submitting is easy. All you need to do is send in your name, address, a little bit about your display (the inspiration behind it, how long it took you to put the display up, how many lights – whatever details you like) and of course a highresolution photo or photos of your display. Send all that information via email: ijacques@delta-optimist.com and you are all set to be a part of our list that we hope to publish in the Dec. 14 edition, although, we may extend things a week to allow for a bit more time. And if you are looking for some inspiration, why not head down to Tsawwassen Springs and stroll through their Festival of Lights, or head over to the Southlands and see their wonderful Christmas display? The Ladner Rotary Club elves have also been busy and have decorated the Delta Hospital as well. Tis the season and I hope to see your submissions soon!

The homeless are living among us, but we just can’t see them

’ve been going to a lot of thrift stores recently, something I try to avoid, so I’m not tempted to buy things I don’t need. I’m on a Christmas party committee for the garden club and we need stuff. It’s late afternoon and as I enter the thrift store, I notice a shopping cart parked out front containing someone’s assorted belongings. That’s unusual I think, especially here in Tsawwassen. Inside, there’s a very enthusiastic woman trying on lots of warm clothes, shoes and boots. She asks me what I think of a navy winter coat she’s considering buying. “I love it”, I reply. The staff are patient and respectful and she leaves with some great used clothes. I learn from the clerks that she’s homeless and sleeps in our public facilities nearby

Community Comment INGRID ABBOTT

where she can find warmth and shelter. During the day she’s on the move with her buggy. I know that because I saw her the next afternoon crossing an intersection. A little bit of research and I discover how shockingly out of touch I am about the homeless in our community. In March, a point-in-time count found 44 people are

homeless in Delta, that’s up from 17 in 2020, and that’s only the reported people. The woman in the thrift store put a face to homelessness and it was an ah-ha moment for me. I noticed she had no socks, so I bought a pair from the Run Inn and left them for her next time she comes into the thrift store. It’s a very small gesture towards problems I can’t solve. This month, consider donating to Deltassist, the United Church Extreme Weather Shelter, the food bank, or a local charity. In the spirit of the holiday season, helping those who need a hand is the most satisfying gift of all. Ingrid Abbott is a freelance writer who is thankful for the consistency of a warm bed at night.

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Letters

Where was the discussion on Delta’s library budget? Editor: I tuned in online for the Nov. 20 council meeting and the “debate” about the approval of $4.5 million of taxpayer money to pay for services provided in a contract with the Fraser Valley Regional Library. However, there was no debate and while Coun. Rod Binder, who is assigned to represent the City of Delta on the FVRL board made remarks, he did not address issues which were brought to the attention of the

mayor and councillors. While the annual inflation rate in Canada declined to 3.8 per cent in September 2023, (3.1 percent in October) why is the FVRL budget increasing by 6.76 percent? What additional services is the FVRL providing the Delta libraries that warrant a 75 per cent increase over the inflation rate? Information should be provided by the FVRL as to the level of satisfaction by Delta residents/ taxpayers in the services

they provide. Two serious errors were made regarding the Nov. 20 council meeting. The correspondence was not made available to the viewing public and the minutes of the meeting are not an accurate recording of what took place. If we expect citizens to be engaged with the business of our community, it is necessary for our elected officials to take them seriously when issues are brought to their attention. Evelyn Funk

Budget survey meaningless Editor: I would like to tip my hat to the Optimist editor, Ian Jacques, for his editorial (Nov. 30) on the increased property taxes. The survey that Delta wanted its citizens to fill out was meaningless. The only thing they provided was reams of numbers and no written explanations as to why certain departments had such substantial increases, and there were many

substantial increases. This lack of transparency and limited time for comment leads me to believe the budget was a foregone conclusion and council was just going through the motions. As for the special levy of two per cent for rec facilities, that should have gone to referendum. As Mr. Jacques pointed out, Delta council should be actively going to the provincial government to

fund those improvements. This council seems to take for granted that the taxpayers of Delta just represent a limitless pot of money, but I guess that shouldn’t surprise me, as this is the same council that increased the mayor’s salary by 13.5 per cent and councillors’ salaries by 18.5 per cent, with no public consultation. This needs to end. Glen Evans

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COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF BYLAWS - DECEMBER 11, 2023 Notice is hereby given that Delta City Council will consider giving first, second, and third readings to the bylaws referenced below at its Regular Meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, December 11, 2023 in the Council Chamber, Delta City Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC, and by electronic means as authorized by Council Procedure Bylaw No. 5000. WATCH LIVE: The Regular Meeting will be broadcast live at www.delta.ca/watchlive. Members of the public who do not wish to attend may listen and watch the proceedings on the City’s website. Video recordings are archived on the City’s website. Bylaw Nos. 8285, 8350, & 8351 (File No. P19-11) Location: Applicant: Proposal:

City-wide (broad application) City of Delta To amend the A1 Agriculture Zone to align with changes to the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission Act and Agricultural Land Reserve Use Regulation. Key changes proposed include but are not limited to: 1. Increased residential flexibility to allow: a. one small accessory farm dwelling unit per property; b. a secondary suite within the farm house; and c. a larger maximum floor area (500 m2) for a farm house on any lot size. 2. Expanded ancillary uses to help support farming, including 10 on-farm gatherings per year that do not need to be related to agriculture. 3. Increased maximum floor area for migrant farm worker housing from 10 m2 to 15 m2 per worker. 4. Additional types of alcohol production facilities, including breweries, cideries, distilleries, meaderies and wineries would be permitted. 5. Regulations for beehives where located in the Edge Planning Area. The following amendments to these bylaws will also be considered: 1. to “Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639, 2007” to ensure compliance with regulations for on-farm gatherings; and 2. to “Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7009, 2011” to establish fines for infractions of bylaws regulating on-farm gatherings. This application is consistent with Delta’s Official Community Plan.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROPOSED BYLAWS Materials related to the proposal may be viewed at https://letstalk.delta.ca/admin/projects/a1zoneupdate. Materials such as the proposed bylaws and other information may also be inspected at Delta City Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. from Thursday, November 30, 2023 to Monday, December 11, 2023. If you have a general inquiry regarding the proposed bylaws or if you would like assistance to inspect any relevant documentation, please contact the Development Department by email at development@delta.ca or by phone at 604-946-3380. Correspondence received up to 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 will be included in the Agenda package. Correspondence received after and up to 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 11, 2023 will be provided to Council in a separate package prior to the start of the meeting. All correspondence must include your name and full address and will form part of the public record for this proposal and be published on the City’s website. Those wishing to provide comment on proposed bylaws may do so in the following ways: 📧📧📧📧

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Editor: I agree with you that the city needs to reassess the proposed 7.75 percent property tax (Optimist, Nov. 30). This is unacceptable given inflation, the carbon tax, rising costs of shelter, fuel and food, all in the face of a budget surplus. Considering the above, why would the city propose a higher tax rate? Either they are out of touch, or just don’t care about the citizens. Honestly, I believe it’s the latter. In addition, the community centre just raised it rates for

a 20-unit day pass. Kind of smells like double dipping. I’m not suggesting that the city not collect property taxes. What I’m suggesting is holding taxes steady, instead of increasing the rate. The flat-rate utility tax has increased by five percent since 2005. Ours has gone from $500 then to $1,200 now, it’s increasing exponentially and in a couple of years will be $2,000. Maybe the city should retract the 10 percent pay raise they granted themselves. R. Smith

Thieves hurt condo landscape Editor: We live in a condominium that people are proud of. Two entrance gardens were started, paid for and maintained by volunteers. This year, thieves have stolen a special stick that held up a plant, and then walked away with a 500-pound bolder, a two-foot-long fish, painted red and

blue, $80 worth of plant bulbs from a vehicle, and most recently, two display pumpkins and four blooms from our Pampas grass. Is it time for parents to talk with their children, for children to talk with their parents, or is it time for both to talk together? R. Davies

It’s time for Tsawwassen town centre to grow to new heights Editor: As a Tsawwassen resident for the vast majority of my 55 years, and being in the construction industry since graduating from SDSS, I have seen a lot of what I like and don’t like about other communities in the Lower Mainland. Now that the City of Delta has had its hand slapped for not doing its fair share of development, it’s time to have a look at what we want progress to look like. I am speaking only of Tsawwassen, as that is where I know every cherished single-family neighbourhood. In my opinion, growth needs to happen around our town core. The town centre mall

needs to go up higher (six to 12 storeys) than we currently allow and the OCP needs a quick and direct amendment to rezone current streets close to downtown — like Hunter Road, Malvern and Malibu Place and others — to a much higher density, to lower the pressure on our surrounding neighbourhoods going from singlefamily to multi-family. A lot of us like our typical Tsawwassen lot sizes and want to keep our neighbourhoods that way. I believe secondary suites are definitely needed and possibly coach houses. I have worked with Century Group and the Toigo family’s companies, directly and indi-

rectly, over the past 30 years on a small scale. We should be proud to have local developers who are shareholders in the community taking pride in projects that they have to answer to in their neighbourhoods. We have all seen what Century has done with Southlands and we have to believe they’ll put the same passion into the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall redevelopment. Let’s see if mayor and council have the courage to make some major changes to the OCP to reflect what we want Tsawwassen to look like 20 years from now. I say all this as a resident, not as a business owner. Kevin McDonald

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A Delta city councillor and member of Metro Vancouver’s Regional Parks Committee says the currently closed concession at Centennial Beach is an asset that can operate yearround. Dylan Kruger is hoping a new business can operate the café owned by the regional district, which has been leased to a series of operators since it opened with high expectations back in 2012. “It’s a beautiful building that opened over 10 years ago, but we just find it totally underutilized. One of the reasons I asked to be on the Metro Vancouver parks committee was to raise this very issue. We’ve got this gem here at Centennial Beach and I’m coming here more and more with my young family and in beautiful peak hours, but the concession stand is closed,” he

said. Centennial Beach is municipally-owned land that is leased to Metro Vancouver to manage as part of Boundary Bay Regional Park. Costing more than $2 million when it opened, the pavilion building houses washrooms and change rooms as well the eatery that has indoor seating and outdoor seating. The contracted food and non-alcoholic beverage café operates only seasonally, from mid-April to mid-October. “Wouldn’t it be nice to have a food and beverage model that allowed us to get a burger and a drink, alcoholic or nonalcoholic, and enjoy this great asset that, unfortunately had had a lot of challenges securing a quality operator. We’ve heard many times from residents and visitors to this park that it’s a missing piece for us,” said Kruger. The regional district is now undertaking a study to deter-

mine the best use of the existing space, to help enhance visitor experience and its financial viability. Concession services will remain in place for 2024 as the current operator still has a lease for next year. Kruger said he believes the concession can attract locals and visitors with a bistro-style eatery, which could be open not only for longer hours but also throughout the year. In addition, local businesses have indicated an interest in setting up food trucks or stands at certain areas of the beach during the summer, however, the current operating agreement has an exclusivity clause preventing other food, desserts or beverage businesses. Kruger noted Centennial Beach will likely have a pilot program next year allowing responsible consumption of alcohol, which would be made all the better with more choices.

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Dylan Kruger believes the concession can become a bistrostyle eatery that has better hours. “We need to reimagine how we do food and beverage at Centennial Beach,” he said.

The Metro review will be completed in the second quarter of 2024.

December 7, 2023 The Delta Optimist A13

Popular Delta beach to allow visitors to enjoy booze SANDOR GYARMATI

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You will be able to crack open a cold one and enjoy your suds out in the open at Tsawwassen’s Centennial Beach next summer. This past summer, Metro Vancouver’s Regional Parks Committee passed a motion requesting that staff report back on the feasibility of a pilot project that would allow for the consumption of alcohol in specified areas of select regional parks in 2024. Delta Coun. Dylan Kruger, a committee member, recently told the Optimist that Centennial Beach, part of Boundary Bay Regional Park, is one of the few ideal areas that the regional district could

allow alcoholic consumption. It would also be a great extension of the City of Delta’s successful program which allows responsible drinking at select parks in select areas and times of day, he said. “Since it’s come in, we’ve has zero serious incidents, and Delta is not in isolation. Vancouver, North Vancouver, Coquitlam and many other cities across the region are doing this,” he said. Council earlier this year gave the thumbs-up to expanding the number of city parks that can have designated areas for public consumption of alcohol to 21 sites. The program was also expanded from summer to year-round with drink-

ing allowed between the hours of 11 a.m. to dusk. “So far, Metro has not had this, but, in fairness to them, most of Metro Vancouver’s parks assets are more natural forested ecosystems where it wouldn’t be appropriate, but, there are a few key spots that would make sense - Centennial Beach in Tsawwassen and Derby Reach Regional Park in Langley. People are probably doing it anyway, but it’s much safer if you allow for responsible consumption,” Kruger added. Metro staff recently completed research to understand how other jurisdictions are addressing the trend and determined that the current Regional Parks Regulation Bylaw would require amending to allow for general public

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Metro Vancouver staff will report back to ensure that the regional district’s bylaws provide the necessary legal authorization for the board of directors to permit alcohol consumption under the terms of the pilot project. alcohol consumption. Staff will report back early in 2024 with details

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A14 The Delta Optimist December 7, 2023

B.C. eliminates drive-thru paper bag fees Delta council votes to repeal city’s current plastic ban bylaw SANDOR GYARMATI s g y a r m a t i @ d e l t a - o p t i m i s t .c o m

You will no longer have the hassle of bringing your own bag or paying for a paper bag when grabbing a bite at a local drive-thru restaurant. That’s thanks to the B.C. government’s SingleUse and Plastic Waste Prevention Regulation which comes into effect Dec. 20, limiting the use of plastic shopping bags, disposable food service

accessories, oxo-degradable plastics, as well as food-service packaging made of polystyrene foam, PVC, PVDC, compostable and biodegradable plastics. To better support businesses and industries to source alternative products, the government has adjusted the roll-out of some items under the regulation until July 15, 2024. There will be a charge at of least $2 for each new reusable shopping bag

and at least 25 cents for each new recycled paper shopping bag. The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy explained there will be several exemptions including paper shopping bags used for drivethru or delivery orders containing food or beverages prepared by the business operator. However, a grocery order delivery will still be required to charge a

fee. People will also not receive items like cutlery and condiments unless they need them. Delta council this week voted in favour of a staff recommendation to repeal the city’s current plastic ban bylaw in favour of the province’s tougher regulations. While the option remains for municipalities to retain their singleuse items bylaws, staff recommended repealing the bylaw to limit confu-

sion for businesses and the public, a report to council notes. “One key difference that will be of interest to residents and businesses is that the regulation provides an exemption from the mandatory bag fee for drive-thru and restaurant delivery services. At the time of adoption of Delta’s bylaw, there was no provision by the province for this exemption and it has led to a number of concerns from

the public, especially with respect to the fee for paper bags at drive-thru restaurants,” the report explains. Delta’s bylaw, which primarily focused on plastic bags and foam containers, was adopted in December 2021 and came into effect after a sixmonth transition period. The city continued to focus on education and awareness, rather than enforcement, for compliance.

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BC Hydro last week announced that it has increased the number of chargers at its electric vehicle (EV) fast charging site at the South Delta Recreation Centre with the addition of three new 100-kilowatt charging units. The updated location now has four fast chargers to support electric vehicle adoption in the community and adds to BC Hydro’s growing network of more than 160 public fast chargers in B.C. “B.C. has one of the largest public electric vehicle charging networks in Canada, but running out of power with no place to charge up, especially on longer trips, can still be a worry for people,” said Josie Osborne, Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon

Innovation, in a news release. “Together with BC Hydro and other partners we’re continuing to expand our public charging network to reduce range anxiety and encourage more drivers to make the switch to an EV powered by B.C.’s clean electricity,” added Osborne. The South Delta site originally opened in November 2019 with one 50-kilowatt charging unit which can add 50 kilometres of driving to an average EV in about 10 minutes. This week, three additional 100-kilowatt charging units were brought into service which can add 100 kilometres of driving to an average EV in about 10 minutes. BC Hydro last year began looking to further expand its network of public fast charging stations and identified the South Delta Recreation Centre site

as an ideal location for another. Delta council then agreed to amend a licence agreement with BC Hydro to use additional parking stalls at the facility to install and operate up to three additional fast charge stations. Meanwhile, the city currently has its own network of about 30 Level 2 charging stations at civic facilities, but not a fast charger yet. The city has issued a request for proposals for a contractor to install more city-supplied EV charging stations. The work involves assembly and installation of 21 public charging stations and 10 city fleet charging stations. Delta this year received a $200,000 investment through Natural Resources Canada’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program, which includes

$150,000 to support the installation of one EV fast charger and 20 Level 2 EV charging stations at public facilities, as well as $50,000 for 10 Level 2 EV chargers at three of Delta’s fleet facilities. In addition, the province is also contributing $25,000 for the first fast charger under the CleanBC Go Electric Public Charger Program. During an update to council earlier this year on Delta’s Electric Vehicle Strategy, which was endorsed by council in 2020, it was noted that fast charging stations come at a significant cost compared to Level 2 stations. Mike Brotherston, Manager of Climate Action and Environment, said a plan was in the works for a North Delta fast charge location, and it was hoped provincial government funding will help offset the higher cost.

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Delta council on Monday (Dec. 4) unanimously approved sending an application to build another 60 townhouse units at Tsawwassen Springs back to the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) following a public hearing. Following a public hearing in 2017, council granted preliminary approval for the application to build the townhouses at an undeveloped site, which is in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR), but was not actively farmed.

The development plan included splitting a property on Springs Boulevard, one having the townhouses, while the other would have been consolidated with the golf course. The lot with the new homes would be excluded from the ALR, while the other lot would have received non-farm use status, both requiring ALC approval. The commission only approved the non-farm use application, denying the ALR exclusion. The application has since been revised, but must still get ALC approval.

At Monday’s public hearing, applicant Ron Toigo explained the revisions he said should satisfy the ALC, including an offer to place several acres of farmland in Mission, which is not in the ALR, into the farm reserve. He also noted the revised application will also address traffic concerns including proposed speed humps on Springs Boulevard. A Delta civic report notes an agrologist report indicated that the site is unsuitable for soilbased agricultural uses. Under the original application the owner proposed a

voluntary contribution for agricultural capital works in the amount of $500,000 to be used towards drainage and irrigation improvements. The owner has since increased that amount to $1 million. The proposal includes directing the funds to the city who would consult with the Delta Farmers’ Institute as to how to use the funds to benefit agriculture. Several residents who reside at the development spoke at the hearing, noting they were not opposed, but had concerns, including the current development lacking indoor amenity meeting space.

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December 7, 2023 The Delta Optimist A17

Delta to explore off-site rental housing construction SANDOR GYARMATI

ing a project led by the province government. Harvie said exploring new technologies and modern methods for delivering rental housing such as off-site construction has the potential to drive housing supply, affordability, climate action and construction sector innovation in the region. A Metro staff report to the Regional Planning Committee says the average number of months to complete an apartment project in B.C. is greater than most other provinces and has been trend-

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The City of Delta has indicated its interest in joining a Metro Vancouver pilot project to explore pre-approved building plans and offsite construction to streamline the delivery of rental housing. That’s according to a staff response to a letter to council from Mayor George Harvie, on behalf of the regional district in his role as chair to member jurisdictions, in an effort to identify municipalities interested in join-

ing upwards during the past decade. It currently requires 22 months of construction on average for an apartment project to be completed, in addition to time required prior to the start of construction for planning approvals. Off-site construction, including prefabrication, building component parts off-site, panelized construction and modular construction, can reduce project delivery times, as well as reduce costs by 30 percent, the report notes. The report adds there

are many benefits to offsite construction using prefabricated components, including mass timber used in modular applications, while they have potential to significantly accelerate construction schedules. The use of building components prefabricated offsite in factories or warehouses can also create significant efficiencies and eliminates costly delays, as they can be manufactured in advance and rapidly assembled on site, minimizing disruption in established neighbourhoods.

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street parking space for their tenant, there is no requirement for the tenant to occupy that space nor for the owners to park within their garage. Where there are suites on any given street (whether authorized or unauthorized and whether occupied by a tenant or family), drivers will find parking spaces on their property or on the street which are most convenient to them,” the report noted. The city, meanwhile, has amended regulations to reduce parking requirements for purpose-built rental apartments, projects along Scott Road and apartment visitor parking. The city also recently issued a request for proposals for a consultant to undertake a study of offstreet parking utilization in multi-unit residential and mixed-use buildings within Delta, to help inform potential changes to parking requirements for new developments.

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Washington university looks at effects of pandemic measures PHIL MELNYCHUK

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If the closure to non-essential traffic of the world’s longest undefended border bothered you, the Border Policy Research Institute wants to hear from you. Based at Western Washington University in Bellingham, the institute has launched a survey asking people to share their stories, experiences and anecdotes from when the Canadian-U.S. border closed in 2020/21, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some stories have been told, but others have not, the institute says on its website. Some of the impacts caused by the closure were family separation, disruption of care, lack of access to essential goods, and job and revenue losses. To hear the untold stories, the institute launched a short survey Nov. 27, open to those

with both U.S. zip codes and Canadian postal codes. Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce president Brian Calder is urging members to take the survey and has added it to the chamber’s website. “With everyone contributing, it will show the extent to which our citizens suffered during that time,” he said. “I believe that the border lockdown caused Point Roberts more significant and long-term damage than the Covid virus did.” Canada closed its borders to all but essential crossings on March 21, 2020. That hurt business and prevented many Canadian owners of Point Roberts properties from visiting. Calder pointed out there was no support from either Canadian or American governments for Point Roberts. He said that residents could only catch a boat once a week to Bellingham when the border

was closed. Meanwhile, the ArriveCan app that people were supposed to have on their phones to confirm vaccinations “caused more difficulties and suffering for citizens of both countries than it ever solved or helped,” he said. Cellphone signals from Point Roberts were picked up by Canadian cellphone networks, leading to repeated robo calls from ArriveCan telling Point Roberts residents they had to isolate for 14 days. Meanwhile, border and customs officials were making medical decisions determining who couldn’t and could cross the border. Calder said the shut down also led to a long-term drop in border crossings, noting numbers are still down 35 per cent from pre-pandemic times and people are now only crossing to buy gasoline and use postal services.

In the event of another shut down, he suggests that Point Roberts residents should be allowed to pass through Canada at will to get to the U.S. mainland. As well, Canadian owners of Point Roberts properties should be allowed to get to their homes without special testing, while U.S. mainland trades and service personnel also should be allowed access to Point Roberts. Similarly, Point Roberts residents should be allowed to go to medical and veterinary appointments in Canada, while school kids from Point Roberts also should continue attending school in Blaine, or Canada. Calder said that both federal governments must recognize that Point Roberts is “inextricably” tied to B.C., “and that will not change.” Researcher Andréanne Bissonnette is leading the study and said the project focuses on the experiences of people along

the border. “Our project is transnational and cross-country: we want to collect, archive and map stories from all along the border, from residents of both countries,” she said by email. The survey is part of a larger project on the impact of COVID-19-related travel measures that were implemented. She pointed out that the two countries are not doing any studies that will try to find any “lessons learned” from travel measures that were put in place during the pandemic. “Our goal with these research projects is to carry those stories forward in the hopes of shaping better policies in the future, as there will be events that will tempt both countries to react with restrictive border policies, likely with little regards to the impacts to borderland communities,” Bissonette said. The study will be complete by next spring.

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Council last week approved an application to build a 48-unit market rental apartment building in Tsawwassen. Located at 1467 56 St., at southwest corner of 14B Avenue and 56 Street, the development will include 51 residential and five visitor parking spaces, with 34 per cent of all parking spaces to be provided as “small care” spaces. An initial proposal for the site received preliminary approval by council last year but had since been revised to reduce the required parking, which the planning department noted would improve the economic viability of the project to deliver rental units. In December 2022, council approved zoning amendments to reduce parking requirements for purpose-built rental apartment buildings. Meanwhile, another application is in the works to build a 56-unit purpose-built rental apartment building in Ladner. That complex would be located at 4501

Arthur Dr., the site of the former Delta Lodge seniors’ care facility which is now vacant. It remains to be seen how many new purposebuilt apartment buildings will also be constructed in Delta. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation reported that the city’s vacancy rate was 1.3 per cent, whereas a healthy residential rental market typically has a two-tothree per cent vacancy rate. Rental apartments comprise only about five per cent of the city’s overall housing stock. The city’s Housing Needs Assessment, which guided the creation of Delta’s Housing Action Plan, found that the majority of Delta’s purpose-built units were constructed prior to 1980 and, while some new developments are starting to become available, not much had been added over subsequent decades. Among the further housing actions the planning department will be bringing forward to council for proposed policy changes is density

bonusing for affordable housing as well as purpose-built rentals. A recent staff report notes that the incentive is a tool available to local governments that allows for the provision of additional density in exchange for certain municipal objectives, such as the delivery of key housing types. The report also notes that in response to the B.C. government’s housing target mandated for Delta, and to support new units that better reflect the province’s guideline on recommended unit types, additional focus would be needed on market rental units, below-market rental units, including belowmarket units with on-site supports, and units with three or more bedrooms. “Many of these unit types are less feasible for developers to construct and typically are not realized through the market alone. Rather, they require governmental intervention through policy requirements, incentives, site specific negotiations, and/or targeted investment,” the report adds.

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City of Delta already trying to create more secondary suites SANDOR GYARMATI

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The City of Delta has already been forging a path to create more secondary suites, a type of affordable housing the B.C. government recently promised will become more available in communities through legislation. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon recently announced that among the dozen pieces of legislation the province would table to help tackle the housing crises one of them includes making secondary suites legal throughout the province, as well as a pilot financial incentive program to help eligible homeowners build suites. Delta over the past couple of years has been making several zoning and Official Community Plan (OCP) changes to pave the way for units, one of the strategies outlined within the city’s Housing

Action Plan. The actions outlined in the plan are based on the findings of the Delta Housing Needs Assessment, which did not have encouraging numbers when it comes to the availability of affordable rental housing in the city. The assessment found that about 80 per cent of Delta’s housing stock is still owned, with about 75 per cent of rental stock being provided as secondary rentals, such as suites in detached homes or rented condos. The city currently has more than 2,800 dwellings with a secondary suite occupancy permit, with approximately 75 percent of the authorized suites located in North Delta. “Secondary suites facilitate low-impact densification as they can be integrated within mature neighbourhoods with limited visual impact on the street, which helps retain

neighbourhood character while providing more rental housing options as well as provide mortgage helpers for landowners,” a staff report noted. Three years ago, even before the action plan came into being, council approved amendments including eliminating the requirement for a minimum lot width of 49-feet (15 metres) for a house to be eligible for a suite and allowing suites on properties that can fit three on-site parking spaces regardless of parking configuration. Council earlier this year also approved an amendment that would allow the addition of secondary suites in duplexes, following changes in the BC Building Code. In 2019, the Building Code had been amended to change the definition of a secondary suite including the floor area allowed in a suite and the type of building that could contain

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Delta’s Housing Action Plan also recommends reviewing the number of suites allowed in single-detached housing forms and potentially allowing suites in other multi-unit housing forms. a suite. The changes include permitting secondary suites in duplexes. A planning department report noted that that while Building Code changes allows for the possibility of suites in

side-by-side duplexes, row houses and townhouses, provided that there is vertical fire separation between a dwelling unit and its associated secondary suite, up-down duplexes, apartment buildings, stacked townhouses and other arrangements where units are above one another are still not permitted to contain secondary suites. Council this year also approved a planning department recommendation to remove the minimum 33-square-metre floor area requirement for a secondary suite as well as removing the maximum 90-square-metres for a suite. Those changes also included amending the percentage distribution of a secondary suite within a single-detached dwelling from no more than 40 per cent of the gross floor area of a dwelling to less than 50 per cent of a dwelling.

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was a plumber and firefighter before the frightening incident that left him unable to work due to chronic pain and cognitive impairments. On July 24, 2018, Smith was driving on the bridge connecting Delta to Richmond when a trailer truck in the opposite lane crashed into the con-

crete median between the lanes. Concrete was knocked into Smith’s lane and his truck “suffered a significant impact,” according to the Supreme Court of B.C. ruling on Nov. 27. At fault was truck driver Benjamin Hoekstra, who made such admissions in court. However, Hoekstra’s

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Burns Bog Conservation Society elects new board

The Burns Bog Conservation Society celebrated its 35th anniversary with a successful Annual General Meeting in November. Derek Zeisman, a former Delta resident and founding member of the Society, was re-elected to a fourth term as president. “I’m thrilled to be reelected,” said Zeisman, a legal officer with Global Affairs Canada. “This AGM was an especially important milestone for us, with the Society celebrating 35 years of hard work to protect and preserve Burns Bog for future generations. “I really appreciate the membership’s confidence in my leadership, and all the hard work of our board of directors since our last AGM. It’s been

a year of immense progress.” Other elected officers include Liz Walker of Surrey as vice-president, Ed Brown of Delta as treasurer, and Monika Dean of Delta as secretary. Biographies of all directors will be posted on the Society’s website shortly, at www.burnsbog.org. “I’d like to thank all the members who took the time to support our team at the AGM,” said Zeisman. “I also want to congratulate our talented new eight-member board. Here’s to the next 12 months, and to the next 35 years ahead.” Zeisman said the Society is planning a variety of events over the coming year, in celebration of its 35th anniversary.

Zeisman said the new board will also continue to strengthen its relationships with staff, volunteers and members, as well as with key external stakeholders, including Metro Vancouver, the City of Delta, the federal and provincial governments, and others. “We remain concerned that Burns Bog’s complex and diverse ecosystem is coming under everincreasing pressure from urban development, whether industrial, commercial or transportationrelated,” said Zeisman. “Our mission remains to protect and preserve the Bog, while understanding the need for responsible but limited economic activity within its vicinity.” Founded on Nov. 18, 1988, the Society advocates for the protection

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Derek Zeisman, a former Delta resident and founding member of the Society, was re-elected to a fourth term as president. and enhanced stewardship of Burns Bog and other peatlands, which are critical natural sanctuaries for unique plants and wildlife. Bogs are also essential carbon sinks, offsetting the adverse

effects of human-induced climate change. Zeisman underlined the essential ecological importance of Burns Bog to coastal British Columbia. “As a natural carbon

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year. A staff report for the board of education noted that the latest enrollment projection forecast for Delta indicates that enrollment will continue a slow recovery from several years of decline, and that there is system-wide classroom capacity to accommodate the expected number of students for the foreseeable future.

Food on the Corner Society seeks support Food on the Corner Society was established on Jan. 1, 1983. The Society has now been serving a hot meal to the hurting, the needy and the homeless on the Downtown Eastside in Vancouver every Saturday, for more than

40 years. Volunteers take the truck loaded with homemade soup, sandwiches, hot coffee and sweets and set-up in front of the provincial courthouse at 11 a.m. to serve a hot meal. There is always an opportunity for folks of all ages to help this non-

profit organization serve our guests downtown. Visit their website at: www.foodonthecorner. ca or drop the Society at: P.O. Box 19053, 1153 56th Street, Delta B.C. V4L 2P8 for more information on how to serve with Food on the Corner Society. -Submitted

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Freshwave Ministries continues to serve South Delta A South Delta based, non-profit organization, Freshwave Ministries, has been serving those in need since 2010. Monday finds volunteers preparing hot soup, sandwiches, fruit, coffee, and desserts to serve 100plus less fortunate people in Vancouver. Fifty extra supper bags are filled with food and buns for our extended alley ministry. After picking up and sorting donations of clothing, linens, blankets, hygiene products, shoes, books, and more, volunteers stock their clothing trailer. In addition to food and clothing, recipients receive groceries from donations that we receive. Tuesday to Sunday, finds volunteers working behind the scenes to pick up and organize dona-

tions, buy needed groceries for Monday‘s prep, maintain vehicles, and manage board of director’s responsibilities. In 2014, Freshwave Ministries was successful in starting a monthly ‘outreach’ coffeehouse called The Wander Inn Café. Freshwave is most grateful to Lighthouse Church for allowing the use of their building. The Café, usually held on the third Saturday of the month, welcomes all people, and offers live music, beverages, goodies, and a great evening out. Entrance is by donation. In 2023, Freshwave extended its service in South Delta by coming alongside All Saint’s Anglican Church and assisting with their monthly community meal. As well, Freshwave vol-

unteers ensure that our clothing trailer is available to those who attend the meal. Freshwave Ministries, governed by a board of directors, is an incorporated, non-profit organization. We are most appreciative to Cedar Park Church who allows them to use their commercial kitchen, storage, and parking spaces for our bus/trailer. They welcome volunteers (young adults and up) to help with the pick-up of donations, Monday food prep, Monday evening street ministry downtown, and the monthly community meal in Ladner. For more information, email: freshwaveministries@hotmail.com or see their website at: www. freshwaveministries.com. -Submitted

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This gathering will provide a time to grieve in community. The ceremony will attend to our spiritual needs for meaning, consolation and connection and yet will not include rituals specific to any religious tradition. This gathering is offered at no cost to all Delta residents. Registration for the ceremony is not required. For more information visit heronhospice.org

Tsawwassen Bound dary Bay Lions Club b recenttly presentted d a donattion to Delltassiistt to hellp resttock k theiir food d supplies and their Christmas Hamper Program. Pictured left to right; Barry Howard, Lions vice president and donation chair, Julie Chadwick, executive director of Deltassist and Lions Club president David Smith.

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Studio West Dance presents the Nutcracker Studio West Dance presents their second annual production of the Nutcracker at Genesis Theatre in Ladner Dec. 16 and 17 with shows at 1 and 6 p.m. This traditional holiday favourite comes complete with dazzling sets and costumes, a ferocious battle between long-time enemies the Rat Queen and the Nutcracker Prince, Clara’s magical journey through an enchanted snowy forest, and a trip to the Land of Sweets. This year Studio West has included some wonderful guest performers, Pauline Koeplin as the Sugar Plum Fairy, Ethan Ponton as the Nutcracker Prince, Kara Wong as the audacious Rat Queen, and Alicia Hinjosa in the Arabian divertissement.

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Studio West Dance presents the Nutcracker on Dec. 16 and 17th at Genesis Theatre in Ladner. “These local artists provide a wonderful opportunity for all the students performing in the Nutcracker to learn and be inspired by dancers at preprofessional and professional levels,” said Studio West owner. “The Studio West dancers have

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see how they will be challenged year over year to advance through the ranks, learn new roles, and achieve new heights.” Having the opportunity to be a part of a full-length ballet has been a wonderful growing experience for the students at

Studio West Dance, she said. “Not every school takes on such an ambitious project. Last year parents were so impressed by how much choreography their children learned, and so happy to hear how much fun they had both in rehearsal and performing on stage. They are all looking forward to the upcoming performance,” added Robinson. The production is perfect for building a family holiday tradition and is suitable for audience members of all ages. As the performance runs for almost two hours with one intermission, we would suggest five-year-olds as being the youngest. For tickets, please visit Studio West Dance Tickets (dancestudio-pro.com) -Submitted

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Seniors punch out Parkinson’s PHIL MELNYCHUK

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Seniors with Parkinson’s disease keep punching it out at the Odd Fellows Hall on Ladner Trunk Road every Thursday morning. But there’s also room for more seniors who are battling the condition with boxing coach Carm Fulford starting a second class on Tuesdays. So far, only a few people are interested so he needs another half a dozen to get the class going in the new year. Fulford has been teaching boxing for the past five years at South Delta Recreational Boxing. Every Thursday at 11 a.m., no more than 12 seniors, to ensure personal spacing, most of whom are living with Parkinson’s, put on their gloves and go through a non-contact workout. Every lesson is planned out in advance, he points out. “It’s heavily orchestrated, big time.” In addition to the physical workout,

there are also mental challenges such as performing a combination of punches, learning footwork, and working with the focus pads. Those are targets that the coach holds in each hand which seniors punch in different combinations. “That’s what they love more than anything else, the focus pads,” said Fulford. “It’s a social event as well. They all know each other. They look forward to it … and they love it. “The only thing that stops them is their physical deterioration. It’s the same group that I’ve had for five years,” Fulford said, who is a Level 3 boxing instructor with more than 30 years of boxing experience. Jeff Imbach, 78, who has Parkinson’s, has been training for the last four years, and says the drills and punching combinations keep his mind active and help maintain flexibility. “Parkinson’s just tends to drag you down after a while,” he said.

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Even the smallest gesture of kindness can have big meaning for women going through tough times, probably even more so when that gesture comes from a stranger. Margaret Wong is trying again this year to offer that to women and kids in Delta who are fleeing domestic violence. This Christmas, she’s trying to assemble enough small gifts to put together 150 Christmas Shoeboxes, for the residents of Azure Place, a transition house for women and kids. “Every box is packed with love and hope and I’m hoping to pack 150 boxes this year for Azure Place and the sister houses. I believe with the generosity of the South Delta residents, this can be achieved,” Wong said. She said the effect of prolonged COVID, increased interest rates and rising living costs have been challenging for many “and the needs are greater than ever.” Her aim is to put the

shoeboxes together for women and children either at risk or facing abusive relationships and domestic violence. “These Christmas Shoeboxes will uplift their spirit with a message of hope, care and encouragement,” Wong said. Wong, a local realtor, is also teaming up with local fitness instructor Lynn Cheng who teaches at Ladner Leisure Centre and McKee Seniors Recreation Centre. To help fill those boxes, donations of scarfs, hats or mittens are being collected. Also needed are donations of: • nut-free chocolate, candy, gum, or other sweet treats • tea or hot chocolate mix • shampoo and conditioner, body wash and lotion, sleep mask • toothpaste, toothbrushes, hand sanitizers, reusable masks • cosmetic makeup wipes, lip balm, nail polish etc. • gift cards for coffee or food or a retail store, transit tickets • journals, stationeries, pens, games, colouring books

• new toys for the children in the shelter People can bring their contributions to Wong’s residence at 5075 Whitworth Cres. South, in Ladner, or call 778-2886330. Wong also can do curb-side pickup in South Delta as well. Other locations where donations can be dropped are at: • Tsawwassen Collision Ltd. - Tsawwassen, 1835 - 56th St., Delta, (604) 943-6383, • Acorn Service Group for Plumbing & Heating, Tsawwassen, 5646 - 12th Ave., Delta, 604-9489949 • Envision Financial Group, Tsawwassen Branch, 1319 - 56th St., Delta, 604-502-4933 • Envision Financial Group, Ladner Branch, 5155 Ladner Trunk Rd., 604-501-4211 • Robertson Optical & Optometry, No. 102, 5405 Ladner Trunk Rd. 604-946-7911 • McKee Senior Center, 5155 - 47th Ave, 604946-1411 • Glenn Issler Mortgage Specialist, Hampton Cove area, 778-8610127.

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The season of Advent Psalm 130:5 (NIV): “I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope.” We are in the season of Advent now in the Christian calendar, the four weeks leading up to Christmas. The word ‘advent’ means ‘arrival’ or ‘coming.’ For followers of Jesus the Advent season is about the arrival of Jesus, the Messiah, the hope of the world. When we look at what’s happening in the world today, it would be natural to feel hopeless. Every day we see news of the wars between Israel

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The Delta Secondary senior boys volleyball team won the bronze medal at the AAA provincials in Oak Bay last week.

PHOTO COURTESY ANDREW ROBSON

DSS senior boys claim bronze at volleyball provincials IAN JACQUES

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The 23-year medal drought at the boys’ volleyball provincials is over for Delta Secondary. The DSS senior boys capped off an amazing season beating Kitsilano 3-1 to win the bronze medal at the AAA boys volleyball provincials at Oak Bay Secondary on Saturday. DSS opened power pool play on Wednesday with 2-0 losses to Kelowna and Yale and

a 2-1 loss to Kits, which placed them fourth in their pool when the playoffs started Thursday. Delta toppled Reynolds 3-0 in the round of 16, setting up a quarterfinal match-up against host Oak Bay, which Delta won 3-0. That sent DSS to the semifinals Friday night where they lost 3-0 to the eventual champs from Kelowna. “It was a huge accomplishment for the program,” said head coach Andrew Robson. “I know

for myself and for a lot of the boys, we were down after the semifinals, but the boys did an excellent job of wrapping their heads around playing for bronze and what the significance of that is, winning a medal at provincials. I think the turnaround was really good and just really proud of the boys. “We had some big moments. One of those was winning the quarterfinal against Oak Bay in front of their fans and a packed gym. That is something I will

always remember. This was a total team effort. Everything we talked about all year really came to life and made it possible. This is the first time in 23 years we have had a medal at provincials. We went there trying to win gold, but to win a medal … super proud of the boys.” Robson said winning a medal at the provincials was a major goal of the team at the start of the season. “I think some of the conversations we had were about some of the

teams of the past who were really good, but just couldn’t get it done, so the goal for these seniors was to leave their mark as a team that did get it done,” said Robson. “That will be big for future generations. We have 10 to 11 guys who will be returning, so they have seen this and taken this all in, so hopefully that will bode well for next year. Our seniors played really well. Their leadership was second to none and they certainly made their mark on the program.

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“Next year, we are positioned to make a run again. Looking at the teams that were in the top eight, there is no one that returns the core that we do other than maybe Elgin Park. We return with a solid core, and I don’t think there are many other teams that can do that.” Tournament all-star recognition went to Liam Froude (first team all-star), Chase Wilson (second team all-star) with an honourable mention to Kornelius Otto.

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JV Sun Devils drop provincial final to Van College IAN JACQUES

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A tough second half and a couple of turnovers at the wrong time proved to be too much for the Junior Varsity South Delta Sun Devils to overcome, as they dropped a 38-21 decision to the Vancouver College Fighting Irish in the AAA JV provincial final Saturday at BC Place. The Fighting Irish scored on the opening drive of the game for a 7-0 lead, but the Sun Devils answered on a nice drive of their own capped off by a oneyard run by quarterback Damian Dumas and it was 7-7 after the first. Dylan Lappin made it 13-7 South Delta early in

the second quarter after he caught a nine-yard pass from Dumas. SDSS failed on the two-point conversion. Van College answered back with a pair of scores and led 20-13 at the half. SDSS put together a nice drive to open the second half, but an interception swung the momentum back to Van College who scored on a 47-yard catch and run to increase the lead to 26-13. On the ensuing kickoff, South Delta failed to cover the ball and Van College recovered. Moments later, they were in the endzone again for a 32-12 lead after three quarters. Van College scored again mid-way through

the fourth, but the Sun Devils didn’t quit as Jarred Brown caught a 17-yard touchdown pass from Dumas. Brown ran in the two-point conversion to close out the scoring. Dumas finished 18/40 for 195 yards passing and two TDs. He also ran for 123 yards and one TD. Quinn Sjoberg led the receivers with 69 yards on eight catches while Brown made three catches for 45 yards and one TD. Dumas was named one of the top players in the game. “They’ve given their heart and soul to the program this year,” said head coach Scott Martens. “We started two-a-days in August, so most kids

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Sun Devils quarterback Damian Dumas scrambles for a first down in action Saturday in the JV AAA football championship against Vancouver College at BC Place. See more photos with this story on our website. Look under the ‘Sports’ tab. future,” he said. “I’m super proud of this group. Forty-one guys committed to this

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SDSS senior girls finish fourth at volleyball provincials IAN JACQUES

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Dan Burgess knew it would be a tough task and he was right on the money. The head coach of the South Delta Secondary senior girls’ volleyball team said he was pleased with the team’s effort after they dropped the bronze medal final 2-0 to Yale, Saturday afternoon, to finish fourth in the AAAA provincial championships. South Delta opened power pool play on Thursday in the top pool at the tournament with a 2-0 win over Okanagan-Mission. The Sun Devils then dropped a 2-0 match to Yale and a 2-0 match to Riverside to place them third in pool A when the round of 16 playoffs started Friday. South Delta toppled North

Peace 3-0 to move on to the quarterfinals where they played a familiar opponent – Earl Marriott – who they beat just a week earlier to capture the South Fraser Championship. SDSS beat them again to clinch a spot in the semifinals Saturday morning against Riverside from Coquitlam. Riverside won that match 3-0 which pushed the Sun Devils to the bronze medal match. Kelowna won the title beating Riverside in the final. “Our goal was to be top five, so our win against Earl Marriott in the quarterfinals was huge,” he said. “I think we played our best volleyball on day two. Today (Saturday) was tough. It’s a doubleedged sword playing in front of home crowds and playing on your home court. At the

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end of the day, it feels like we lost, but we came fourth. When you look at the game scores … except for a tough second set against Riverside, we lost all the sets by just a few points, so that’s a serve here or a net point there and all of a sudden you are on the right side of some of those points.” Overall, Burgess said he is happy with the season. “We had an incredible group of girls. We probably have a couple that will move on to post-secondary. Just the general sportsmanship and the love on this team was just extraordinary all the way from our touring trip to Hawaii, right here until the end,” he said. “The tournament has been exceptional. We had a lot of people step up from our school and Seaquam as the main host was amazing.”

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2 Bed | 1 Bath | 1002 ft2

$569,000

Regency Realty Ltd.

Independently Owned & Operated

1333 56 Street, Delta

A42 The Delta Optimist December 7, 2023

The Johanna Stefan B.B.A. 604-719-7345 604-767-4038 Medallion Club 30 Years

JUST LISTED!

Medallion Club 12 Years

Bonnie Ma

Assistant Speaks Mandarin & Cantonese

Geffke

TEAM

Top 10% in SALES of ALL GREATER VANCOUVER for 38 YEARS #1 at ROYAL LEPAGE REGENCY Rlty for 10 YEARS

info@geffketeam.com • www.geffketeam.com

ON THE STREET OF DREAMS!

$1,999,000

OPEN SATURDAY DEC. 9TH 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

$1,699,000

SOLD BY THE GEFFKE TEAM!

175 65B STREET IN BOUNDARY BAY, TSAWWASSEN!

AFTER BEING A RESIDENT FOR 34 YEARS IN BEAUTIFUL BOUNDARY BAY, THE GEFFKE TEAM IS WELL QUALIFIED TO REPRESENT YOU IN SELLING OR BUYING A PROPERTY IN BOUNDARY BAY. IT’S NOT ONLY ABOUT THE HOME, IT’S ALSO ABOUT THE LIFESTYLE THAT COMES WITH IT!

READY TO SELL YOUR HOME? SO ARE WE! GIVE US A CALL! 604-767-4038

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REGENCY REALTY

1333 - 56th St, Tsawwassen (next to Starbucks)

December 7, 2023 The Delta Optimist A43

Tammy Matson

Thor Matson

Personal Real Estate Corporation

thor@matsonrealestate.ca

sold@tammymatson.com

778-938-5599

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

778-994-8314

www.matsonrealestate.ca

404-1300 Hunter Road, Tsawwassen • $848,000 PRICCEED REDU

HUNTER GREEN - bright & spacious 2 bed PLUS den 1574 sq ft PENTHOUSE condo on quiet cul de sac location walking distance to stores, restaurants, transit, coffee shops, medical, dyke & beach!!! Great floor plan with generous room sizes to fit your house sized furniture - ideal for downsizing! Kitchen features white shaker cabinets & quartz counters with entertainment sized island/breakfast bar & sliders to private & sunny deck. Dining room overlooks living room with cozy gas f/p & sliders to deck. Primary bedroom offers lots of closet space & ensuite with soaker tub & separate shower & skylight for natural light. QUIET & well run complex - fees include heat, hot water, gas, 2 parking (side by side) & large storage locker. PRICE REDUCED!!! OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

SOLD!!!

SOLD!!

929 50 St., Tsawwassen

1492 Gillespie Rd, Tsawwassen

115 4662 Hemlock Way, Tsawwassen

213-1738 55A Street, Tsawwassen

194 53 Street, Tsawwassen

4719 48B St, Ladner

Listed by ReMax City

Listed by Onni Realty

SOLD!! Listed by ReMax City Realty

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

$1,349,900

$3,699,900

SOL

4778 45 AVENUE

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

$2,399,900

5092B BENTLEY DRIVE

•6 BED 7 BATH • 3,292 SQ.FT HOME • PRIVATE FENCED 7,741 SQ.FT LOT • LEGAL 1 BEDROOM SUITE

$1,878,800

$2,238,800

$899,900

$2,098,800

SOL

4369 41B STREET

• 2.45 ACRE ESTATE • 8 BED 6 BATH • 5,664 SQFT HOME

$1,199,900

4950 59A STREET

• SPACIOUS 2-LEVEL: 4 BEDROOMS & 3 BATHS • 1 BEDROOM INLAW ACCOMMODATIONS • OFFERS 2564 SQUARE FEET OF LIVING • PRIVATE 7500 SQ.FT. LOT (75 X 100) • PRIMARY BEDROOM WITH ENSUITE BATH

5094A BENTLEY DRIVE

10 4788 57 STREET

4911A 53 STREET

• NEWLY BUILT 3 STORY HOME • 5 BED 5 BATH • 2,614 SQ.FT OPEN CONCEPT INTERIOR • SELF CONTAINED 1 BED 1 BATH COACH HOME

• 2 LEVEL TOWNHOUSE • 4 BED 4 BATH

• 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

• 2,044 SQ.FT INTERIOR LIVING SPACE • PRIVATE FENCED YARD • DOUBLE CAR GARAGE WITH FINISHED BEDROOM AND 3 PIECE BATHROOM ABOVE. PRIVATE ENTRANCE

$1,299,900

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

5094B BENTLEY DRIVE

• 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

$1,838,800

4903A 53 STREET

• 5 BED 5 BATH • 2,614 SQ.FT INTERIOR • 3 STORY MAIN HOME WITH BEDROOM, LIVING AREA AND BATHROOM ON THE TOP FLOOR • DETACHED SELF CONTAINED 1 BED 1 BATH COACH HOUSE

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

A44 The Delta Optimist December 7, 2023

MERRY CHRISTMAS HAPPY NEW YEAR From

ROBIN REIMER $2,100,000

JUST LISTED

BEST MOUNT BAKER & OCEAN VIEWS IT TSAWWASSEN

Build or renovate on this spectacular property in upper Tsawwassen. Fabulous 10,000 sq ft lot in great location with a beautiful level yard. This kind of property never comes to market.

CALL ROBIN 604-868-2844

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 #10-16920 80TH AVENUE SURREY

Fabulous 1/2 duplex in an excellent location, close to schools, shopping and the new rapid transit, which is coming soon. This great home features 4 bdrms with huge master bdrm on the main floor, over 3200 sq.ft., potential inlaw suite, air conditioning and private fenced yard. These homes rarely come to market, so don’t miss your opportunity.

CALL ROBIN 604-868-2844

111 GRAHAM DRIVE BEST SUNSET VIEWS & LOCATION

Custom Designed Home with simply the BestViews 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

$1,099,000

JUST LISTED

$999,000

MASSIVE PRICE N REDUCTIO

$799,000

NEW LISTING

1154 FAIRWAY VIEWS WYND TSAWWASSEN

Great 3 bdrm townhouse in Fairway Views Wynd. Bright living space with skylights & gas fireplace, flows through to an open design kitchen & dining room, great for entertaining. Deck for bbq! All this OVERLOOKING the greens of BEACH GROVE GOLF COURSE. PRIMARY BDRM is large, bright & walks out onto your PRIVATE GARDEN OASIS. Bring your PETS & RENTALS allowed. Amenities include a pool, sauna, & clubhouse with a large sunny deck. Steps to transportation, pubs, restaurants, coffee shops, yoga, groceries.

CALL ROBIN 604-868-2844

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

1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2022

Seafair Realty - 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen

robinreimer@telus.net

www.robinreimer.com

December 7, 2023 The Delta Optimist A45

$1,149,000

PRICCEED REDU

$1,399,000

PRICCEED REDU

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.

JUST LISTED

$1,199,000

LOTS IN GOOD LOCATION IN UPPER TSAWWASSEN

$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

$1,988,000

OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 2-4

4868 3RD 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.

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844

5744 & 5758 16A Avenue, Tsawwassen

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.

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

A46 The Delta Optimist December 7, 2023 Vicky Hamilton Personal Real Estate Corporation cell 778-839-8947

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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. 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

D L O

6167 45 Avenue, Delta $1,479,900 MLS® #R2824787 Bedrooms: 3 • Bathrooms: 2.5 • Floor Area: 2,233 sq. ft. 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.

5376 CHAMBERLAYNE WAY | CHAMBERLAYNE WAY!

604.250.6981

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

INFO@KENDALLAYRES.COM KENDALLAYRES.COM

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

SOLD

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! FROM YOUR NEIGHBOUR KRISTY JUST

208-4728 53 Street

27-5510 Admiral Way

JUST SOLD

Wishing you and your family all the very best over the holiday season! Should you consider a change of address in the New Year, feel free to contact me to discuss. Many Thanks

Kristy Just www.justrealty.ca

113-4889 53 Street

1606-121 Tenth Street, New Westminster

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

MEDALLION CLUB MEMBER 5 YEARS

CONTACT ME

Let's chat soon! kristyjustrealty@gmail.com 604.644.8918

December 7, 2023 The Delta Optimist A47

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

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24 - 66A Street, Boundary Bay $1,898,000 Prime Boundary Bay Lot with over 10,000 SQ FT to invest, build, or live in the current rancher and enjoy the beach lifestyle.

258 66th Street, Boundary Bay $1,749,000 A rare opportunity to own a fully renovated 4 bedroom beach style dream home in boundary bay!

PH7-5556 14 Ave, Tsawwassen $649,000 Top floor fully renovated 1 bedroom penthouse in Windsor Woods! Bright, vault ceilings, water and park view.

5424 Candlewyck Wynd, Tsawwassen $1,475,000 If you love sunsets, privacy, and vista views then this is your rancher!

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

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.

209-5555 13A Avenue $849,000

5129 Wilson Drive $2,598,000

313-1350 View Crescent $685,000

4721 Blue Heron Way $1,495,000

1124 Skana Drive $1,575,000

1178 Walalee Drive $1,549,000

Dynamic Marketing • Expert Contract Knowledge Experienced Negotiating Skills

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

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A48 The Delta Optimist December 7, 2023

Kat JOHNSON

seaffair reallty

5000 Bridge Street, Ladner

778.773.9563 kjohnson@sutton.com

604.943.3110 RONT WATERF

RO WATERF

4515 W River Road $1,799,000

RONT WATERF

4505 W River Road $1,499,000

• Single lot on shore • Double water lot which permits 2 float homes and boats. • Approx. 120 feet of docks

• 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.

NEW PRICE

RONT WATERF

SOLD

RONT WATERF

534 Ewen Avenue, New Westminster $1,079,000

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

4533 W River Road, Ladner $1,299,000

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

• 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

NEW PRICE

RONT WATERF

#1 - 800 South Dyke Road, $849,000

13 - 700 SOUTH DYKE ROAD, New Westminster $779,000

Experience life in a west coast contemporary floating home in a well managed strata. Ownership of house and water lot.

• 1 bedroom, 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.

3450 64 Street - Ladner

5060 Bentley Dr - Ladner

302 1153 54A St - Tsawwassen

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

539 55 Street - Tsawwassen

| 2,216 sq ft | $1,099,000

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

December 7, 2023 The Delta Optimist A49

www.nataliewalker.ca

(604) 868-0028 City Realty

128-4738 Hemlock Way, Tsawwassen |$868,000

8-4638 Orca Way, Tsawwassen |$1,349,000

1,572sqft| 3 Beds|2.5 Baths|Tsawwassen Landing| MLS#2834400 Bright & Spacious 1,572sf 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome in Tsawwassen Landing by Onni. Conveniently located close to Tsawwassen Mills, Ferries & Tsawwassen Springs Golf Course.

2,246Sqft| 4 Beds| 3 Baths| Seaside by Mosaic| MLS#R2829844 Luxurious 4 bedroom 1/2 duplex in one of the best locations in the development backing onto the greenbelt. Featuring over 2,246sf of open concept living, this breathtaking unit boasts an upper tower with ocean views, covered balcony, fenced yard & double car garage.

5483 15b Avenue, Tsawwassen |$2,999,000

Bayview Hills, Tsawwassen| $6,600,000

5,043sqft|6 Beds| 5 Baths| Tsawwassen| MLS#R2824975 Experience pure luxury in this 6 bedroom, 5 bathroom home, just 3 years young. Bright & Spacious layout that is designed for entertaining with open concept living featuring a double-sided fireplace that separates the chef’s kitchen from the great room.

34,000sf| 5 Lots| RS5 Zoning| Tsawwassen Exceptional opportunity to acquire 3 existing properties that have 3rd reading approval to become five RS5 zoned lots. Nestled in one of Tsawwassen’s most coveted enclaves, this expansive 34,000sf parcel is a rare find.

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

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A50 The Delta Optimist December 7, 2023

THINKING OF SELLING? THE FALL MARKET IS HERE!

John Nielsen

ABSOLUTE HIDDEN GEM!

JUST LISTED!

1100 WILMINGTON DRIVE

$1,829,000

MLS S R28 8323 305 360 0º TO OUR

RARE 16,071 sq. ft. level lot with a 10 upper Tsawwassen location on a dead quiet street makes for all kinds of possibilities! Delta indicates a future max building envelope of 8,734 sq. ft. with basement 50% below grade ideal for the large family and 15 minutes walking to school and most local amenities. The existing 2,478 sq. ft. 5 bedroom 2 level with 5 year old roof is solid, livable and could be easily updated which leaves room on this massive property for inground pool, sports facility or a future shop for the enthusiast! This property truly has the potential of being an incredible estate and is in one of the quietest central pockets of Tsawwassen.

PORT GATEW WAY

QUIET STR REET

NEW PRICE!

PERFORMANCE

MLS R2775 5898 360 0º TO OUR AMAZING FUTURE POTENTIAL 2975 53RD STREET $5,575,000

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.

MLS S R27119 985 360º TO OUR R 20 ACRES, 2 HOMES & HUGE BARN 4774 104TH STREET $6,250,000

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.

Re/Max Real Estate Services www.westcoastfarmsteads.com info@johnnielsen.ca 110-3540 West 41st Ave, Vancouver V6N 3E6

Bob Cooke

Real Estate Service 35 Successful Years

604.250.8216 Experience • Knowledge Professionalism

T O P 1 0 %G R E A T E R V A N C O U V E R R E A L T O R S * * based on 5 year Medallion Award REBGV

604-943-SOLD(7653) bobcooke@telus.net

ReMax City Realty.

Serving Ladner, Tsawwassen and the world for over 30 years.

NEWPRICE $674,000

PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4

RE/MAX City Realty 5090 48th Avenue, Delta, BC

(778) 688-5972

colleenalmrud.com

407-1428 56 St, Tsawwassen • MLS# R2830647 • $855,000

2 BEDROOM GOLF COURSE CONDO STE 413 - 1350 VIEW CRES, TWSN

This 1255 sqft corner condo faces east. Plenty of natural light in this open plan, 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo. Building has new windows and boiler. Easy to show so come and see.

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4

Beautifully appointed two level,1581 sf penthouse with 17’ ceilings in main. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 side by side parking and storage locker. Centrally located.

WHY DO YOU THINK OUR NUMBER IS 604-943-SOLD?

www.sellingsouthdelta.com

December 7, 2023 The Delta Optimist A51

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

Personal Real Estate Corporation

President’s Club - 2020 Top 1% - REBGV

Realtor

NEW LISTING

4897 47A Avenue, Ladner | $998,000

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

Open House Sunday 1-3 4812 Glendale Ave, Ladner BC | $1,268,000

2,185 sq.ft | 4 bedrooms | 2.5 bathrooms | 5,371 sq.ft lot Immaculate and well maintained ½ duplex with spacious plan offering formal living and dining area and great room concept kitchen family space. Master on main plus 3 bedrooms up, single garage and fenced southern exposed private yard on a quiet no thru street. Central location in West Ladner near town center, parks and schools.

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

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

NEW LISTING

201 4755 51 Street, Ladner | $785,000

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

6320 45A Avenue, Ladner | $1,538,000

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

BE CHOOSEY! Significantly renovated creating the perfect ‘ready-to-go’ family home and ideal size for a young couple or anyone ‘right sizing’. Bonus!... this home is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac, is spotlessly clean and has great curb appeal. Fabulous find & CHALLENGES COMPARISON.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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!

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

2216 sq. ft | 3 bedrooms | Games & Den | Lot size 5005 sq. Ft.

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

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

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

SOLD

114 4300 Thompson Road, Richmond

6455 60 Avenue, Ladner

#109 4728 53 Street, Ladner

4824 48th Ave

298 67A Street, Tsawwassen

5531 49th Avenue, Ladner

A52 The Delta Optimist December 7, 2023

E Eugene Knoedler K PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION

SERVICE AND RESULTS YOU DESERVE Jack Kno oedler

NEW PRICE

Eugene Knoed dler

D E LTA R E A L E S TAT E . N E T

604.353.6410 JackKnoedler@remax.net

2021

* Medallion Club represents the top 10% of Greater Vancouver Realtors basedd on MLS sales.

Independently Owned and Operated

604.219.3177 Eugene@eugenek.ca

$799,000

$1,678,000

331 53A St

160 5421 10th Ave

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.

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.

$1,249,900

$1,488,000

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.

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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Bayview Hills Tsawwassen 3rd Reading Approved

$729,000 #317 55 E Cordova St, Vancouver

$965,000 29 3459 W RIVER Road, Delta

5-Lot Subdivision

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

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

4965 8A Avenue, 871 &

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855 Bayview Drive

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

$1,349,000 8-4638 Orca Way, Tsawwassen

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

4 Bedrooms I 3 Bathrooms | 2246 sq. ft.

NEW LISTING

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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$689,000 112 20673 78 Avenue

$868,000 128 - 4738 Hemlock Way

2 Bedrooms I 2 Bathrooms I 903 sq. ft.

3 Bedrooms I 3 Bathrooms I 1,572 sq. ft.

$819,000 201-4689 52 A Street, Delta

4824 48 Ave, Delta • $1,749,000

Main House: 4 bedrooms + Den,

JUST SOLD

Legal Suite Above The Garage: 1 Bed/1 Bath 872 square feet w/ tenant parking pad.

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AS BUYERS AGENT LISTED BY RE/MAX CITY REALTY

$949,000 74-8560 162 Street, Surrey

$549,999 202-4738 53 Street, Delta

3 Bedrooms I 3 Bathrooms I 1942 sq. ft.

1 Bedroom I 1 Bathroom I 834 sq. ft.

JUST SOLD

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$3,999,999

3845 Wellington Road, Delta

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

$799,999 385 - 1784 Osprey Drive, Delta

4 Bedrooms l 3 Bathrooms | 3,267 sq. ft.

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

3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 1354 sq. ft.

SOLD

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3.5 bathrooms 2161 square feet JUST SOLD

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SOLD

WITH MULTIPLE OFFERS

$1,199,000 1751 55 Street, Delta

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

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

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

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$799,000 173 - 1894 Osprey Drive, Delta

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

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BECKER, Helmut Wilhelm August 29, 1929 − November 26, 2023

Fond memories linger every day, Remembrance keeps them near.

With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing at home of Helmut with family at his side. He was predeceased by his son Michael and is mourned by his wife Ingrid; children Oliver, Adam (Julia), Peter Kaufmann, Tom Kaufmann (Nicoletta Badea), and Anita Lacasse (Andre); seven grandchildren; three great−grandchildren; and many friends. He was a visionary, successful self− taught artist and businessman. In memory of Helmut, donations can be made to the S.P.C.A. Celebration of Life to be held at a later date.

WILKINSON, Rachel Kristina November 25, 1995 - November 2023 It is with so much love that we announce the passing of Rachel Kristina Wilkinson. She filled our hearts with smiles and gave her love without condition. She fought like a warrior and is now an angel. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Drum Run Adventure Tour at: My.Charitableimpact.com/campaigns/drum-runadventure-tour “How blessed it truly is, to stumble upon a soul that wants nothing but smiles and sunshine for you, for the rest of your life” Party to celebrate Roo will be held on December 10th, 2023 from 12:00pm-4:00pm at Harris Barn, 4140 Arthur Drive, Ladner Everyone is welcome.

May the Sunshine of Comfort Dispel the Clouds of Despair Celebrate the lives of loved ones with your stories, photographs and tributes

FLUMERFELT, Marleen Margaret It is with great sadness that we announce that Marleen Margaret Flumerfelt suddenly left this world on November 20, 2023 at the age of 67. She was an amazing mother to her sons Brandon and Chris, caring sister to her 4 siblings, Roleen, Khan, Candy and Barry, and the ultimate GamGam to her grandkids Eva and Bella. Being the proud business owner of Tsawwassen Toys N Tech for over 25 years, she was also a great friend to many in the community. A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 PM on December 9, 2023 at Delta Funeral Home located at 5329 Ladner Trunk Road, Delta BC. In lieu of flowers, we kindly request that you please make a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada in honour of our beloved Marleen. https://www.heartandstroke.ca

Love’s greatest gift is remembrance

December 7, 2023 The Delta Optimist A55 REMEMBRANCES

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LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES WAREHOUSEMAN LIEN

LOW COST Cremation Packages Available. URN’s starting at $99

By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act and on behalf of Shelter Island Marina Inc, we will dispose of goods belonging to Wilbert Brennan, a Grenfell namely Luna Sea to recover $2154.60 plus accruing storage & any/all other expenses related. These goods will be made available for sale after December 13th, 2023. Goods are currently being stored in Richmond, BC. Contact 604-434-2448 for further information.

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GREEN, James January 6, 1951 - November 27, 2023 It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of James Edward Green on November 27, 2023 after a brief struggle with cancer. Jim was predeceased by his father Edward, mother Diane, brother Bob, and sister Mary Jane. Jim leaves to mourn his wife Brenda of 36 years and his elder brother Richard, nieces Sarah and Miranda, and nephew Zachary. Jim was born and raised in Burnaby, BC where he attended Moscrop High School then Vancouver Vocational Institute graduating with a diploma in cooking. He met Brenda, they married a year later, and moved from Richmond to Beach Grove in Tsawwassen, BC where they made their life, down sizing in 2021 to Tsawwassen Springs. Jim’s airline career spanned 40 years beginning in 1972 as First Cook at the then CP Air Flight Kitchen at YVR. He went on to hold various positions in Catering, Commissary and In-Flight Service at CP Air, Canadian Airlines and Air Canada before retiring in 2012. He travelled on, and managed the on-board catering for six Team Canada Trade Missions led by Jean Chretien. He proudly displayed personal letters of thanks from Mr. Chretien recognizing his contribution to the Trade Missions. He also handled several Federal Election Campaign Charters for John Turner, Brian Mulroney and John Chretien. Jim loved all forms of travel. When not on a road trip in his MGB or Mustang, he was on an airplane - usually to HNL for the weekend which he did more than 50 times. His business career too, took him all over the world. Railways were also his passion, and he travelled on many. One of his hobbies was model railroading and in his shop in Beach Grove he painstakingly built a large display. He also enjoyed volunteering with the Tsawwassen TOOBs. In retirement, Jim and Brenda travelled extensively seeing Thailand, Hawaii, Dominican Republic, the UK, Turkey, Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta many times before finally settling on the beaches of Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo, Mexico where they stayed some 30 times in their home away from home Las Brisas. Jim loved people. He had a wonderful smile, a sharp wit and a great sense of humour. Jim was humble, funny, kind, and his honest genuine demeanour made him friends all over. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to BC Cancer Agency or the Delta Hospital Foundation in Jim’s memory.

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LEGAL LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act KINGSWAY BAILIFF SERVICE will dispose of: 1) 2018 FORD ESCAPE VIN# MAJ3P1TE2JC159775 Debtor RO: ASLING MELANIE Amount owed: $9600.00. 2) 2000 FORD MUSTANG VIN#1FAFP45X6YF261697 Debtor RO: RAM DARREL Amount owed: $10,500.00 3) 2016 DODGE RAM 1500 VIN#1C6RR7LGXHS560713 Debtor RO: Unknown Amount owed: $8500.00.

WAREHOUSEMAN LIEN By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act and on behalf of Shelter Island Marina Inc, we will dispose of goods belonging to Tim Furze, a Fisher 30’ namely Double Ender to recover $12,833.33 plus accruing storage & any/all other expenses related. These goods will be made available for sale after December 13th, 2023. Goods are currently being stored in Richmond, BC. Contact 604-434-2448 for further information.

WAREHOUSEMAN LIEN By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act and on behalf of Shelter Island Marina Inc, we will dispose of goods belonging to Mountain Premier Contracting & Demolition / Jordan Rowand, a Bertram namely Ditty VII to recover $4785.72 plus accruing storage & any/all other expenses related. These goods will be made available for sale after December 13th, 2023. Goods are currently being stored in Richmond, BC. Contact 604-434-2448 for further information.

Warehouse Lien Act The following vehicles will be sold as of December 21, 2023 for nonpayment plus costs accruing. 2007 Ford Freestar 2FTZA542X7BA24151 Marius Vasile $1184.05 2009 Dodge Journey 3D4GG67V69T539238 Robyn Wabash $1121.37

Please contact before December 21, 2023 Drake Towing Services Ltd. 1553 Powell St. Van, BC, V5L 5C3 604-251-3344

MARKETPLACE Wanted CASH for your CLUTTER I will pay CASH for your UNWANTED ITEMS! I specialize in RECORDS, English Bone China & Figurines, Collectibles, Tools, Antiques, ETC

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WAREHOUSEMAN LIEN By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act and on behalf of Shelter Island Marina Inc, we will dispose of goods belonging to Robert Stotz, a Cabin Cruiser 32’ namely Two for Hooking to recover $4682.60 plus accruing storage & any/all other expenses related. These goods will be made available for sale after December 13th, 2023. Goods are currently being stored in Richmond, BC. Contact 604-434-2448 for further information.

WAREHOUSEMAN LIEN By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act and on behalf of Shelter Island Marina Inc, we will dispose of goods belonging to Robert Trice, a Trojan Tri Cabin namely Jenta to recover $2531.26 plus accruing storage & any/all other expenses related. These goods will be made available for sale after December 13th, 2023. Goods are currently being stored in Richmond, BC. Contact 604-434-2448 for further information.

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CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Saturday, December 9 11:00am - 5:00pm TFN Youth Centre 2300 Falcon Way Admission Free! Table Rentals $15 Contact Pam Rowat at 604-861-9404 or prowat@tsawwassenfirstnation.com

Crescendo Operatic Society − Christmas Market Join COS for our Christmas Market! Entry is free! December 16, 2:00 − 9:00pm December 17, 1:30 − 6:30pm Trinity Lutheran Church, 11040 River Rd., Delta, BC www.crescendooperatic.org

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GIVING THE SEASON OF

Please visit these wonderful non-profit’s websites to learn about how they care and support our community. If you do not have internet access, but would still like to make a donation, please send to the Delta Optimist with the cheque made out to the organization of your choosing and we will make sure it reaches them: 5008 47A Avenue, Ladner, BC, V4K 1T8

FIVE LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO ADD TO YOUR GIFT LIST THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

he Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation is a not-for-profit organization with the mission of funding and promoting healthcare initiatives and equipment for the Delta Hospital Campus of Care, including Mountain View Manor, Irene Thomas Hospice and the Delta community. The Foundation is seeking your support this holiday season to establish a cutting-edge, 200-bed facility, marking Delta Hospital’s most significant infrastructure investment since 1980. Your donation would be crucial in achieving an ambitious fundraising goal, helping build a safe, comfortable, and dignified community for our seniors to call home. Join us in crafting a residence they genuinely deserve—one that honours every story and one we can all take pride in.

stablished in 1959, REACH Child and Youth Development Society is a non-profit organization based in Delta, dedicated to helping children with special needs realize their full potential. The organization offers timely, accessible, and supportive community programs and services tailored for the Delta, Surrey, and Langley areas. This holiday season, the organization is asking for your support with the REACH Gift of Speech 2023 Initiative, funding therapy sessions to help children with complex needs communicate. REACH Child and Youth Development Society’s Speech-Language Pathologists not only engage directly with children, they also collaborate closely with families, assisting them in finding practical strategies to support their child’s communication skills.

REACH Child and Youth Development Society

This collaboration is vital, as illustrated in this video from the official Canada Helps website, showcasing the progress of three-year-old Cruz, featured alongside REACH SLP Joanne and his mother, Ray Win, who express gratitude for the transformative impact of speech-language therapy services. Supporting the REACH Gift of Speech initiative makes a lasting impact on what children can achieve, fostering lifelong differences in their capabilities.

Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation

The Delta Community Foundation

During this holiday season, donations of any size are appreciated and help the Delta Community Foundation support charities and non-profit organizations in Delta meet their immediate needs. Visit www.deltafoundation.org to make a donation or learn more about the Foundation’s role in the community.

hen children feel a sense of belonging and importance, they can truly experience the world as they deserve. This fulfillment is further exemplified during the holiday when discovering this beauty and joy becomes magical. In this spirit, BGC South Coast BC invites you to join their wish of ensuring these magical experiences for each incredible child across their 11 neighbourhood Clubs, promoting a safe and enjoyable space for kids to thrive.

Donate today at reachdevelopment.org/giving.

he Delta Community Foundation would like to wish the community a happy holiday and thank all donors and volunteers for their support this past year. The generosity of donors and commitment of volunteers enabled the Foundation to give over $90,000 to charities in Delta. The Delta Community Foundation offers diverse opportunities for individuals, families, businesses, and charitable organizations to fulfill their philanthropic goals and create a lasting legacy. Specializing in endowment funds, the foundation utilizes earnings to support local causes, pooling and professionally managing funds to maximize their impact, whether a donor makes a small donation or leaves a substantial legacy gift.” The Delta Community Foundation stands out in the realm of philanthropy, offering donors a dual benefit, where they can support any Canadian cause they are passionate about through their gift, while also contributing to the well-being of our local community,” describes donor David Rushton. “The decision to offer our gift initially as a Trust Fund, to be permanently endowed through a subsequent substantial gift in our Wills, reflects our commitment. Our enduring motivation has been to inspire our loved ones to embody kindness, generosity, and philanthropy.”

Become a part of this narrative. To learn more and give today, visit dhchfoundation.ca/holidaywishlist.

BGC South Coast BC

Your contribution to BGC this holiday season can help make this happen, with the funds raised going towards numerous activities and programs. These various initiatives help build individual relationships with each child while prioritizing four unique yet vital outcomes: developing relationship skills, fostering leadership skills, establishing healthy living behaviours, and pursuing high school graduation. Consider making a gift to BGC this holiday season.

Deltassist

ue to the increased cost of groceries and rent and the incredible surge in the number of people needing to access their Emergency Food Cupboard, Deltassist needs your support more than ever. The non-profit organization has compiled a list of the most needed items while advocating across social media to emphasize the crucial need for non-perishable, non-expired food items, with registrations for its Christmas program -- which provides low-income Delta residents access to an annual Toy Depot and Christmas Hampers -- officially open. Recognizing the challenge of providing gifts for teens, Deltassist encourages donors to keep ‘Teen Gifts’ in mind, with gift cards also being a valuable option. In this generous community, your appreciated and necessary donations can be made by visiting www.deltassist.com. Find information on essential food items, register for the Christmas Program, or make a monetary donation by clicking the donate button.