Delta Optimist April 11, 2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING– APRIL22, 2024

Notice is herebygiven that DeltaCityCouncil will hold aPublic Hearingtoreceive representations from any personswhodeemitintheirinterest to addressCouncil regarding thefollowing proposed project. ThePublic Hearingwillbeheldaspartofthe RegularCouncil meeting asfollows:

Date: Time: Place: Monday, April22,2024 3:00 pm

CouncilChamber DeltaCityHall

4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent,Delta

WATCHLIVE: This Public HearingwillbebroadcastliveatDelta.ca/WatchLive. Membersofthe publicwhodonot wish to speakmay listen and watchtheproceedings on theCity'swebsite. Video recordings arearchivedonthe City’s website. This Public Hearingmaybe convenedby electronicmeans as authorizedby theCouncil Procedure BylawNo.8330,2023. Formoreinformation on electronic public participation, pleaserefer to Sections 5.39 to 5.41 of thebylaw.

ProjectNo. 1– DeltaOfficial CommunityPlan(File No.P22-01A)

Location: City-Wide. Alllandswithinthe Citymay be impacted. Applicant: City of Delta Proposal: TheCityofDelta isintroducing anew Official Community Plan (OCP)inorder to update theland useframework necessaryfor Deltatomeetthehousing needsidentifiedbythe Province of BritishColumbiainthe HousingSupplyAct and HousingTarget Order.

Cityof DeltaOfficialCommunityPlan2024 –Housing OurFutureBylaw No.8400, 2024

Thepurpose of thenewOCPBylawisto:

i. consolidateexistinglanduse designations andsimplifydescriptions;

ii. expand landusedesignationareas to createmore opportunities fortownhouses, apartments,and mixeduses;

iii. focusgrowth in urbancentresand majorcorridors in closeproximity totransit, shops,services, andsupporting infrastructure;

iv.allowforsmall-scale multi-unithousing asnow requiredunder the LocalGovernment Act; v.refresh policysections incorporatingrecentplans,strategiesand policy initiativesbyvarious City departments; vi.incorporatea newdevelopmentpermitareafor theTsawwassenurban centre;and vii.update theRegionalContextStatement.

PARTICIPATEINTHE PUBLIC HEARINGPROCESS

ThePublic Hearingisopentoall membersofthe public. Anypersonwhobelievesthattheir interest in property will beaffected by theproposedprojectshallbegiven an opportunity to providetheir comments(support, concerns,oropposition)toCouncil in thefollowing ways:

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4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BCV4K3E2

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���� Forthose personswho wish to speak in person,a speakerslist will beopen at2:00 p.m. on Monday, April22,2024 in thefoyerof City Hall.Speakerswillbecalledin orderandmustbeavailabletospeakwhen calleduponbytheCityClerk,beginning at approximately5:00p.m.Eachspeakerwillbeprovidedupto3minutes to share theirviewswithCouncil.Tospeak virtuallyatthePublicHearing,youmustregisterinadvanceofthePublicHearingbysubmittinga“RequesttoSpeak”formavailable at www.delta.ca/publichearing.The form will be made availableonthe City of DeltawebsiteonThursday,April 18,2024, once thePublicHearingAgendaiscomplete. Virtualspeakersare limitedtothe firsttwo (2)hoursofthe Public Hearing, whichisestimated to be amaximum of 40 speakers. Alternatively,youmay call theOfficeofthe City Clerkat604-946-3220 to register.You will be askedtoprovide thefollowing information:

1.Public Hearingmeeting date;

2. Projectnumber;

3. Whetheryou will speakbytelephoneorbyvideoconference;and

4. Your contactinformation (name,home address, phonenumber, and emailaddress).

Once registered,you will beprovided detailsneeded to participate.

Correspondencereceivedupto12:00p.m. on Friday,April 19,2024 will be includedinthe Agendapackageandcorrespondence received thereafterwillbeprovided to Councilinadvance of thePublic Hearingand made availabletothe public in bindersinthe foyerofCityHall.

Allcorrespondence addressedtoCouncil will form partofthe public record forthisPublicHearingand mustinclude yournameand full address. Once thePublic Hearinghas concluded,no furtherinformation or submissionsmaybeconsideredbyCouncil.

FORMOREINFORMATION REGARDINGTHE PROJECT

Materialsrelated totheproject such as thestaff report, proposedbylaw, detailedmapsand otherinformation maybeinspectedat DeltaCityHall, 4500 ClarenceTaylor Crescent, Delta, BC,MondaytoFriday,excluding statutoryholidaysfrom8:30a.m.to4:45p.m.fromThursday,April 11,2024 to Monday, April22, 2024.Materials may also be viewedat www.delta.ca/publichearing.Ifyouhavea generalinquiryregarding theproposedproject or if youwouldlikeassistancetoinspectany relevant documentation,pleasecontactthe Development Departmentbyemailat development@delta.ca or byphoneat 604-946-3380.

ComingHomeeffortneedsafewdollarsmore

IAN JACQUES ijacques@delta-optimist.com

Millions have been raised, butmoreisneeded,asthe Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundationfundraises to helptransformlong-term care in Delta.

Following last summer’sannouncement by Fraser Healththat the health authority would constructandoperate a new200-bed long-term care communityonthe vacant land at the Delta Hospital campus, the foundationcommitted to raising$18.25million.

It launchedits largest

fundraising campaign, “Coming Home,” and has since received a record $5-milliondonationfrom RyanandCindy Beedie, $3millionfromthe Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society,and many additional largegifts to help itgrow closer to its campaign goal.

“I amthrilled to announcethrough extraordinary community support, we have raised just over$13million,” saidfoundation executive-director Lisa Hoglund.

“Ourdonors have shown tremendouscommitment towardsthis transformativeproject.

“Weare inspired by the campaign’s success so far andlookingforward to continued supportfrom ourcommunity to help us reach our goal.”

Delta Hospital’s cur-

rent long-term care facility, Mountain View Manor,openedin1977, and has capacityfor92 olderadults.

Overitshistory, Mountain View has had

only minor upgrades, making the facility outdatedandinsufficient to meettheneedsofthe community.

“Weare workingon a revolutionary care com-

munityfor seniorsonthe Delta Hospital campus, whichis possiblethanks to the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundationandits generousdonors,”added

“Progressisunderwayaspreparationsfor constructioncommence at the site,promising to redefine seniorliving standards. Thiscommunity willprioritizecomfortanddignityand will soon offer our seniors aproudplace to call home.”

Thenewfacility will be calledthe Beedie Long Term Care Centre and will replace Mountain View.

Constructionisexpected to beginin2025and concludein2027.

To learnmore, visit theDHCH Foundation website at:www.dhchfoundation.ca/capitalcampaign.

Cathy Wiebe, executivedirector, Deltaand White Rock/South Surrey Health Servicesand Deltaand PeaceArch Hospitals.

PHOTO COURTESY DELTA HOSPITAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION

Lefttoright; Dermot Kelly,vice-president, communityhospitalsandhealth services, FraserHealth; LisaHoglund, executive-director, DeltaHospitaland CommunityHealth Foundation; HealthMinister AdrianDixand Pam Paton, boardchairofthe foundation.

UPFRONT

Housingmainitemonmenuatmayor’sbreakfast

PHILMELNYCHUK pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

Canada has beenknown asthe land ofplenty withlotsof land, water, and forests.

Butafteratrip to Europe afew years ago, Delta NorthMLAand Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon realized thiscountryisnow starting to deal withwhat Europe has had to dofora long time.

“We’ve beenlucky here,” he told businessleaders, bureaucratsand politicians at Delta Mayor George Harvie’s economicbreakfastFriday(April5) at Cascades Casino Delta.

“Wedonot have (that) same abundanceanymore,” Kahlon said.

Withtheeffectsof climate change, Canada now has to innovate and make betteruseofitsforests, water, and land.

Labourandtalentisnowmobileand can go anywhereinthe world.

“And you can’t say to people all over the world, we want you to comehere, andthen say sorry, we have nohousing,”he said.

Kahlonaddedthat housing repeatedly cameupasa majorissuein Europe.

He addedthat the government’s housinginitiativesarea reflectionthat, “What we’ve been doingforalongtime isnot working. It’s workingfor some people butit’s not workingforalotof peoplein ourcommunities.

“We have to dothingsdifferently.”

He credited Deltathoughfor welcomingthe change in housing policies sayingthat some cities see change as a threat.

Heather McNell,deputy CAOfor policy andplanning, at Metro Vancouver, saidthat according to the Regional Growth Strategy,another million people were forecast to come to Metro Vancouver by 2050. Butthat number could be reached beforethat.

“By far,the biggestdriverforgrowth inthis regionisimmigration,”she said. Butintra-provincial population movementisalso a largefactorwhile

lotsof people landhere thenmove to other partsoftheprovince.

In the last fewdecades, the area had been receiving about35,000 people per year. Butafterthe pandemic, with newimmigrationtargets,inthe last few years morethan60,000 peoplea year have arrived,she said.

McNellalsonoted that one Metro Vancouver initiativeinvolves speedingup rentalhousing by usingpreapproved designsthat developers can usewhen buildingaproject.

Under recentprovincialdirection, Delta has to build3,607newhousing

units withinfive years. Citiesalso have to update theirofficialcommunity plans to allowthree or fourunitsin singlefamilyhomeareas.

Deltaplanning staff have also speeded thingsup.

Delta’s general managerofcommunityplanning Doreann Mayhew, saidthecity wasthefirst to nolonger require public hearings forprojectsthat already comply withtheofficialcommunityplan.

Asa resultofprovinciallegislative changes, staff now have ability to issue development permits,liquorlicences, etc, on behalfofcouncil,whichalso speedsup requests.As well, because of streamlining, building permitsfor single-familyhomesarenow turned aroundaftera week.

Thecity’snewofficialcommunity plan wasannouncedonFriday.

Thecity was required by theprovince to have anew OCP approved by June 30, to allowforsmall-scale housing.

Delta Chamberof Commerce board chair Rosanne Hornerthough asked whylocal governments can’tdecideon whether to allowfourplexesin singlefamilyareas.

But Kahlon saidthat people can still build singlefamily homes, orthey candecide to buildafourplex.“What we’re sayingis,itshouldn’t be the only option. Peopleshould have the option to build two, three,fourunits.”

IAN JACQUES PHOTO Tsawwassen FirstNationChiefLaura Cassidyprovidesatraditional greeting attheMayor’s EconomicBreakfast,April 5, as DeltaMayorGeorge Harvie, Delta NorthMLA Ravi Kahlonand Deltacitymanager Donny van Dyklookon.

NewDeltacommunityplangoestopublichearing

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

TheCityof Delta’s updatedOfficial Community Plan(OCP) moveda step closer to beingfinalized aftercouncilgranted preliminary approval to the sweeping newhousing rules.

On Monday,council, afterhearinga staffpresentationonthefeedback gathered during the recentcommunity consultation, sent the amendments to a public hearing, which will be heldon Monday, April 22, at DeltaCity Hall, beginning at 3 p.m.

Prior to the public hearing, thecityishosting two, in-personquestion-and-answer sessions forcommunitymembers to drop-inand speak with staff.

The sessionsare scheduledfor April17 at theLadner Community Centre, and April18 at the North Delta Recreation Centre, from 6

to 8 p.m., bothnights.

To be approved this June,theupdated OCPis in response to theprovince’s mandated housing targetfor Delta,which had beenidentifiedas oneofcommunities with thegreatest need,as well aslegislation requiring cities to allowsmall-scale housingon single-family lots.

Majorelementsof thepreviously approved Delta Housing Action Plan have beenincorporatedinto the OCP, simplifying land-usedesignations,andproposing wheregrowthshould be concentrated andwhat building typesshould be considered.

Thecommunityinput gathered foundthat the majority ofLadner and North Delta residents who participated inthe surveys was generallyin favouroftheproposals, whileit wastheopposite whenit came to Tsawwassen.

Describingthenew

Picturedatlast week’s Mayor’s EconomicBusiness BreakfastwithMayor GeorgeHarvie, Doreann Mayhew, Delta’s general managerofdevelopment, told councilthecity needsanewOCPapproved by Juneto meet theprovince’smandatetoallowsmall-scalehousingon single-familylots, as well as to meetthegovernment’s mandatedhousingtarget for Delta.

OCPasa livingdocument, staffalso outlined some key recommendationsthat were incorporatedinto theproposed plan, basedonfindings from theengagement process.

Thoseincludedevelopingneighbourhood servicingplans to addressinfrastructure needs, a planfor expanding public servicesand amenitiesand recognizingcommunity character. A report notestheplan

proposes, generally,up to six storeysinurbancentres, with someopportunitiesforup to 24 storeys in Tsawwassenand North Deltaincluding 32 storeys along Scott Road. Rentalandnon-market housingcontributions will be encouraged inall projects over six storeys

and will be expectedfor projects18 storeysor higher.

Thehighestdensities would be alongdesignated transit-orientedareas, including within 400 metresofthe Scottsdale Exchange in Surrey.

Staffnoted details, such as setbacks and heights, still must be worked outas part of the zoning changes, adding that the community can stillprovidefeedback on futuredevelopments.

Mayor George Harvie saidhe will waituntil afterthe public hearing beforeconveying his opinionsontheamendments.

In acitynews release Tuesday, Harviethanked stafffortheireffortand thecommunity’s participation.

“We’re looking forward to the publichearing process to understandif the resulting recommendationsfor managing growth addresstheconcernsofthecommunity and balancetheneed to addhousing with our shared interest in responsibledevelopment,” he said.

Q&Aonhousingwith ministerincharge

NorthDeltaMLA Ravi Kahlon clarifies provincial goals

IAN JACQUES ijacques@delta-optimist.com

NDP Housing Minister and North DeltaMLA Ravi Kahlon says citieslike Deltaaredoing thingsthe“right way” whenitcomes to revisingOfficial Community Plans(OCPs)andmeetinghousingtargets.

Speaking to the Optimist on Monday, Kahlon clarifiedwhat the provinceis requiringcities to doastheprovince continues to addressthe housingcrisis.

Q:Whatis required to be completed by cities with regards to OCPs?

A: Legislation requirements saythat local governments must allow forsmall-scale, multihousingunitsas wellas identifyingdesignated bylawsfortransit-oriented areas by June30. We have askedalllocal governments by theendof the year to update their housingneeds reports. By law,allcommunities by Dec. 31,2025, must have their OCPs and zoning bylawsupdated.

Q:Concerns have beenexpressed by residents aboutthetimeline to complete Delta’s OCP being rushed.Whatare yourthoughtsonthis?

A: Fromtheprovincial side, we arecertainlyurginglocal governments to update their OCPs and zoning bylawsas soon as possible, because we knowthehousingneeds aregreat within ourcommunitiesacrosstheprovince. Thelegislation has

deadlinesinplace, but we know many communities are gettingtheir OCPs and bylawsdone. Kelownahas just gone to council with their OCP. Deltais having thisconversation.

Many communities are goingthroughthis process. Someare ahead ofthe game becausetheir staffis working overtime and someare alittle slowerand may be at the endofthe year, butI suspectmostcommunities aroundtheprovince will have their OCPs updated by theendofthe year. Thisisanimportant process. I attendedoneof theinformation sessions. Icertainly have been following alotofthe discussionsonline.

My family attended many oftheinformation sessionsandthey really appreciatedthe mayor showing upandtaking questionsfromindividualsin North Delta The challenge forlocal governmentsis you have somewhoare opposed, but you also have many peoplewhounderstand that we need housing in ourcommunities, so that’s the balancecities must find.

Q:AsMLA for North Delta, what isthe feedbackyouare getting with regards to Delta’s OCPprocess?

A: Thereare some peoplewho have concerns around towers. Thereis anunderstandingthat we have to allowsmall-scale, multi-unit.

I have heard from some peoplewhoare upsetthat thereareno

publichearingsfor some projects. My response to that isalwaysthe same: anyprojectthat fits with what thecommunityplan says,shouldnot have a publichearing. Alotof peopleare supportive becausetheyunderstand theneed forhousing.

If we don’tfind waysto cut someofthe redtape, we won’t be able to build thehousing that is so desperately needed in our communities

Whether we want our community to change or not,it has been changing for40 years. The building structures perhaps haven’t been changing, butwho canafford to livein our community has been changingthat entiretime.

A sign of ahealthy communityiswhen we have kidsandfamilies growingupand stayingin ourcommunities.I have too many peers whoare struggling to findhousing, so I just feeltheurgency andtheneed to provide that type ofhousing.

Q: Overall,is Deltaon therighttrackwithits OCPprocess?

A: Deltaistakingthe housingcrisis seriously.

I toldthe mayorthat althoughI appreciate the work theyaredoing, now that we have introduced legislation,that Delta createsa policyaround tenant displacement as wellas someinclusionary zoning policies, so that we canensure there areaffordableunits being built,especiallyin our biggerprojects. This will addresshousingand affordablehousing.

ConservativeleadervisitsDelta’sindustrialheartland

PHILMELNYCHUK pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

Conservativeleader Pierre Poilievrebrought hisaxe-the-carbon-tax message to Annacis Islandin Delta April3, at SilverCity Galvanizing, wheredull steel becomes shiny.

Poilievre told workers duringabrief stopthat thetaxleads to a$1,000 a daycostin natural gasfor theplant, andthat raisingthe carbontax, results in galvanized products instead being madein China, usingmore pollutingcoal.

“Andthen we losethe jobs to them,andthey emitmore pollutioninto the atmosphere, acounter-productive policy,” Poilievre said.

Poilievre went through severalpre-campaign pointsin rapidfirefash-

ion, saying Canada has themostexpensivehousingintheG7 becauseit hasthefewesthomes.

He said Canada has the second-slowest building permittimes intheOrganizationof Economic Development and Cooperationand that itcosts$1.3million in government permits for eachhome builtin Vancouver.

A Conservative government would requirecities to speed upandlower thecostsof building permitsand requirecities to increase the numberof building permitsissued by 15 percenta year,or risk losing federalfunding, he said.

Offeringtaxwrite-offs fortravelcostsfortrades people willenticemore people to those jobs,he added.

Although Metro

Vancouveris awaiting federal supportforthe Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant, and Deltais waiting to hear ifOttawa will payforthe secondexit outofthenew Fraser River tunnelthat willconnect to Ladner, Poilievre saidonlythat automobileinfrastructure

isneeded, such as roads, bridges, and tunnels Peopleneed their vehicles to get to work, he said.

“We’re going to streamline, cutthe redtape and gettheseprojects built,” he said.

He saidhe wouldnot commit to funding a new policeforce to protect

Canada ports.

Mayor George Harvie hasledthe call for port policeafterthecitycommissioneda report last year.

Butmoney savedfrom changes to guncontrol and reductionsin bureaucracyandconsultants will be used to bring in scannersand more frontline CBSA officers at Canadian portsand borders to stop gunsmugglingand exporting of stolen cars, Poilievre said.

However, the party hasn’tdecidedon whether Canada’s portsshould have a dedicated police force.

“We haven’t made a decisiononthat yet,” he said.

Poilievre saidthat (if a Conservative government iselected) cabinetministers will be bannedfrom anyinvolvementinthe

World Economic Forum while Canada will ban andexpelmembers of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

“We’re going tocut back on foreign aidthat endsupinthe handsof dictators, terroristsand multinational bureaucraciesand we’ll putthat moneyinto rebuilding ourmilitarywho stand on guardfor ourfreedom,” Poilievre said.

As forthemedia, Poilievre saidthat the federal government has already damaged journalismthroughthe Online News Actwhich requires digitalmediagiants to compensate Canadian mediaandwhich has resulted in Metablocking Canadiannews from being posted on Facebook and Instagram.

“It’s beenadisaster,”he said.

PHILMELNYCHUK PHOTO

Conservative leaderPierre Poilievrebrought his axe-the-carbon-taxmessagetoAnnacisIslandin DeltaApril3atSilverCityGalvanizing.

There’smoneyforsecondexitfromnewFraserRivertunnel: MP

PHILMELNYCHUK pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

WhiletheofficialOpposition is good at pointing outproblems,wherearetheirideas? asks Delta’s LiberalMP Carla Qualtrough.

“I thinkthe Conservatives are very good at stirring up trouble, butnotproviding any solutionsfor Canadians,” she said Thursday following avisit by ConservativeleaderPierre Poilievre to Delta.

“What would you do instead?” regarding childcare programsorhousing solutions, sheasked.

“Asa voter, I would want to knowwhat their solutionsare. Governingis hard,andittakes alevelof maturitythat the Conservative partyisn’tshowing rightnow.”

Qualtrough saidthat it’s a realitythat Canadiansare struggling to make endsmeet, butthey stillalso want to address climate change.

What’snext?

B.C. has hada carbontax since2008, (currently at 18 cents perlitreof gasoline,)and residentsare awareof climate change andwhat happensif we don’tact,she said.

“Anditisundisputed, regardlessofwhat Pierre Poilievre says,that themostcost-effective way to address climate change isthroughapriceon pollution,”she said,citing a recentletterfrom economists

“Thisisnotnew to British Columbians at all. It’s kind of a false narrativein ourprovince.”

She saidit’s unlikelythat removingthe carbontax would seealowerprice at the gas pump “It would just mean moreprofitsfortheoilcompanies.”

What’s good about Deltans istheyaskthe rightquestions, she said.

Qualtrough pointed out the recent$6-billion Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund announced last week with$1 billionofthat directly avail-

ablefor municipal stormwater and wastewaterinfrastructure, could be used to fundthe Iona Island WastewaterTreatment Plantiftheprovince wants to make that a priority.

“It’stheexactthing that couldfundthat project,” she said.

HOUSINGOURFUTURE

2024OfficialCommunityPlanUpdate

TheproposedOfficialCommunityPlanBylawhasbeenput forwardforCouncilconsiderationandaPublicHearinghas beenscheduledforApril22,2024at3pmintheCouncil ChambersatDeltaCityHall.

Questionsaboutwhat’sproposed?

NowthatthereisabylawbeforeCouncil,theCityisreceiving feedbackaboutthenewOCPthroughthePublicHearing process.Tohelpyouprovideyourfeedback,theCityishosting twoeventswhereyoucandropinandaskquestionsofstaff.

•April17Q&ADrop-inSession–6pmto8pm atLadnerCommunityCentre,473451Street

•April18Q&ADrop-inSession–6pmto8pm atNorthDeltaRecreationCentre,1141584Avenue

YoucanreadtheproposedOCPBylawand learnabouthowyoucanparticipateinthe PublicHearingatDelta.ca/PublicHearing.

Metro Vancouver hasasked Ottawa for $250millionforthe first phaseof theprojectand for$3.3billioninthelong-term forthe$10-billion wastewater project.

Federalmoney willalsoflow forthenewFraser River tunnel,allowing the secondexit to

Ladner Village at River Road.

Oncetheenvironmental assessmentiscompleted, significantfederalmoney will be availableforthe tunnel,she said.

“That’s going to happen … nodoubt.

“It’sliterallyonlya matterof theexactamount, whichisin theprocessof being worked out withtheprovince,andwhenit willflow,”she said,notingit’s a multi-million-dollar, multi-year projectanditdependsonthe timelineas to whenthemoney will be announced.

“I don’t want to scoopanything but I’m superconfident it will happen. It isn’ta matter ofif we’re going to doit,it’s a matterofwhen we’re going to doit.”

Qualtrough saidsheintends to run againinthenextfederal election.

“I’mnot worried butItake nothingforgrantedand I intend to earn my job again,” she said.

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Changeisnot abadthing

DeltaisintheprocessofupdatingitsOfficial Community Plan(OCP),aplanthat hasnot seen significant changesfordecades.

Somein ourcommunity have been very vocaland outspokenon social media, calling outcity council for rushingthe process, notengaging withits residentsenoughand simply notlistening.

According to thedraft OCPdocument released by the city,2,234 residents participated in openhouses,providedcomments,andwroteletters.A residentcopied me onanemailhe sent to council where he stated that Delta must slow down the processand get more residents engaged.Didthis resident ever stop to thinkthat residents areinfact engagedand many are happy withthe processandthat the engagement doesinfact reflectthis?

Thedraft OCP received two readingson Monday setting the stagefora publichearing. Ihope, if you have an opinion (goodor bad)onthe OCP, that you attendand voicethat opinion.

In the past month,I have attended severalcommunity events–including the Tsawwassen Business ImprovementAssociationannual general meeting.

Every business ownerI have spoken withis urging the city to geton withthings. They want to seemorehousingoptions,more people,moregrowth,andmore business opportunities. They want to see the Town Centre Mall redevelopment happenasquicklyas possible. They want to seea reimagined town corefilled with economic opportunities becauseintheir world,more economic opportunitiesare just goodfortheir business.

Housing Ministerand North Delta MLA Ravi Kahlon spoke at the Mayor’s EconomicBreakfast last Friday and wascertainlyencouraged by where Deltais at withits OCPprocess. He reiteratedas much in a follow-upinterview withmeon Monday.

He stated that what we have beendoingfora long timeisnot workingand we have to dothingsdifferently. Change isinevitableand somein ourcommunity need to start realizing that.

Scammerslurkonline,inthe shadows ofbuyingandselling

My husbandand I sold a car last week

EventhoughIloved my 2006 SUV, it wastime.

Unbeknownst to me,it would becomean educationonhowinsidiousthe internetis.

Right outofthe gate, a guy named Dave wanted to buy it fortheasking priceand to viewit ASAP.

He saidhe wouldtake anightshiftoff work, butcouldIfirst doa VA report forhim?

“What is that?”Iasked.

It’s a vehicle activity report,whichheneeded becausehe’d previously beenshafted buying a car. We thoughtthe request seemed strange. Aquick search revealed the VA linkisa scam to get your VIN number, your credit card detailsand $50. You geta bogus VA report in return,and surprise, Dave disappears.

Community Comment INGRID ABBOTT

Dave wasn’ttheonly buyerwho wanted a vehicleactivity report.

My phone wasflooded withinquiries requesting phoney VAs. Thankfully, alovely UBC student boughtthe car.

AsI sitwritingthis column,I gota text, supposedly,from Canada Post Oh no, my package hasarrived at the warehouse butcould not be delivered. They need my addressand my Visa number.

I didn’tbite, but a

friend recentlydid. Thankfully,she caught onintimeand cancelled hercredit card.

The scamsare exhausting, andoh so clever.FromAmazon accountproblems to Canada Border Services, I’minundated daily with scammers callsand texts.

Dave wasa reality checkasI wasconvinced that takinga dayoff work meanthe wasa serious buyer, buthe wasactuallyacowardly scamartistpreyingonvulnerable people.

Be diligent. Thereare lotsoffriendly Daves outtherelooking to get inside yourhead,and your wallet. Educate yourselfand checkthe source. It’s your best defence.

Editor’s note: Ingrid Abbott is awriter who is very rude when she answersthe phoneifthe numberdoesn’tlook familiar.

Wecouldhavehadabridge

Editor:

Re: Fraser River tunnel will have a new name(Optimist, March28).

How canthisfiascocontinue? Why isitcontinuing? No environmental assessment? No funding? No exitfor Delta? Whathave theseidiots been doingforthe past years/decades?

In my day, people would have lost

their jobsfor lessthanthat.

I cannot believe theyare forecasting anopeningin2030, withanestimated $4-billionpricetag. Wheredidthese numberscomefromifthey haven’t evenpickedacontractor to dothe job?

Once again,I repeat, “and we could’ve hadabridge!”

Ian Kent

NewFrasertunnelshouldbe namedafterGeorgeMassey

Editor:

Re: New tunnel name(Optimist, March28)

That wasanamazingdeduction by Coun. DylanKruger,that thenew name forthe George Massey Tunnelshould be that of Delta South BC United MLA Ian Paton.

BC United haspromotedthe building ofabridge overa tunnel overthe Fraser River, startingon Sept23,2023.

Letme remind you,thepresent leaderofthe B.C. United party, Kevin Falcon,as MinisterofTransportation forthe-then B.C. Liberal party,on Feb. 16,2006,announcedthat the George Massey Tunnel was good foranother50 years.

He wasimmediately replaced by a newministeroftransportation,who, afterconsiderablelobbying by bridge

buildinginterests, announced some four years later, on Sept.23,2013,that the George Massey Tunnel would be replaced witha10-lanebridge instead ofa tunnel.

My pointisthat the wholeideathat acrossing of theFraser Rivershould be a tunnel,insteadofabridge, was provenandadvocated by my late father, George Massey, startingin1939.

After20 yearsof research to provethe point, the George Massey Tunnel was builtin1959andis stillaviablecrossing65 years laterandis to be replaced by another tunnelin2030.

My questionis,shouldnot thenew tunnel’s name reflectthehistory ofthe man, George Massey,whoinitiated and proved that anycrossing oftheFraser Rivershould be a tunnel?

Douglas George Massey

Airbnb owners notall thesame

Editor:

I wouldlike to respond to the twoletters regarding Airbnbinthe April 4 editionofthe Optimist.

Please don’t paintall owners withthe same brush.

Ourfamily owns a cabinon Bowen Island and have recentlycompleted a renovation which turnedadilapidated cabininto a beautifulhomeand garden, enhancingtheneighbourhood.

To offsetcosts, we decided to rent it out.

Ourintention was never to have a full-time business.

Airbnb can be done responsibly. We vet our renters. We have a oneweek maximum stay and donotallowunregistered guests. There have been nocomplaints.

Iunderstandthe situationin Vancouver turningneighbourhoods intohotel strips. That is aproblem butisnot our case. Bowen Island has nohotel.

In the past,I have rented to trades peoplewho

Saturday,May 4th 10am–4pm 530034B Ave

Delta,BC

Shop thousands oforganically grown seedlings.

come over to doa job.

One week wasa rental to roofers who were completingtheOrchard Cabinsin Snug Cove,and this week,thecrewfrom VancouverPileDrivers arethereasthey repair thedock at Snug Cove, bothprojectsenhancing Bowen Island.

Itakeoffence to ignorant comments putting usallinthe same category.

I bet you may have even hypocritically stayed at an Airbnb?

Melanie Carkner

Aportionofproceeds supports BackpackBuddies, a localorganization that addresses the‘weekend hunger gap’ bydelivering bags offood filledwithmeals andsnacksto hungry children across BC every weekend.

LetdownwithOCPprocess

The following letter was sent to Delta mayor and council and copied to the Optimist...

Iam very disappointed anddisheartened with the way youare handling thefutureof Deltaand Tsawwassenin particular

Whyare younotlistening?

Overthe years, I have been to several publichearingsand participated actively inthe futureplanningof our community. Never have I seen such major changes rushedthrough with so little publicinvolvement.

I studiedallthe material you sent out. I participated in twoonline sessions.I attendedanopen house. I reviewed all the material onthe Let’s Talk

Delta websiteand I asked questions.Ialsowrote twoletters to you.

While supportiveof theneed forincreased housing, I had severalconcernsandunanswered questions. My questionsarenot being answeredanddetailsare still absent.

You,the people we elected to representus, arenotlistening. Youare giving everyindication you have madeup your mindas to what will get approved.

We were promised involvementinthefuture planningof ourcommunity. We have not gotit.

Abandonthe June30 deadlineandgiveus,the taxpayersand residents, moretime to have our concerns addressed.

Give Tsawwassen thecourtesy of anopen house.

Providemoretimefor residents to readand understandthe807-page report and to identify additionalquestions.

Providethemissing detailson residential zoning, setbacks,lot coverage and building height.

Delaythe April22 publichearing to allow sufficienttime to answer the many legitimate questionsandprovide themissing details.

Needlessly rushingthis throughachieves nothing otherthan engendering distrustandupsetting residents. Whynottake thetime to getcommunity support and buyin?

Roger Emsley

Thetunnelisn’t the problem,

Vancouver,TransLink andthe Mayor’s Council, to anobsolete public transitphilosophy based on rapidtransitanddensification.

It has beenproventhat adding more traffic lanes just increasestrafficand congestion,ultimately making it worsethanit originally was. The realissueisthe failureofTransLink to provideauser-friendly transit service southof theFraser River. Thisfailure can be traced to our SkyTrain systemandtheadherence by the provincial government, Metro

Theprovinceandcities buildextremelyexpensive rapidtransitlines designed to drive up property values,which drivesuptaxes, rents, leasesandultimatelycreatesfarmoreproblems thanit solves.

Taxpayersare spendingmorethan$11billion to extendthe Expo and Millennium Linesamere 21.7kmand to increase capacityononlythe Expo Line.

The world haslong movedonfromlightmetro, in favourofmodernlight railwhichis

designed to move people, notproperty values,is cheaper to buildand operate, andultimately hasahigher capacity.

Notonetransit agency, anywhere, hascopied Metro Vancouver’s lightmetroplanningoritsuse ofalight-metro system, asused onthe Expo and Millennium Lines.

The realproblemis notthe tunnel, buttransportationinfrastructure, roadand railprojects, built to meet political agendas at election time, leavingthetaxpayer with hugely expensiveprestige projects,which later turn out to be taxpayerwhite elephants withthe car beingtheonly realoption for people to travel.

Malcolm Johnston

Conservativeshaveafed candidateforDelta

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pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

Afederalelectionis morethana year away, butthe Conservatives have started campaigning in Delta.

Delta Police Const.

Jessy Sahota has been announcedasthe Conservative candidate andisnow part of the “Common Sense Conservative Partyof Canada.”

“However,thisis just the beginning, we must unitein ourefforts to defeat JustinTrudeau and make Pierre Poilievrethe nextprimeministerof Canada,” he said.

Sahota won goldand silvermedalsinwrestling last year at the World

Policeand Fire Games. He alsocompetesin kabbadi.

He wasalsopresent at Poilievre’sbrief stop at a Delta business onAnnacis Islandon Wednesday.

The ridingis currently represented by Liberal MP Carla Qualtrough first electedin2015and now Ministerof Sport and Physical Activity. Severalonline posts alsoshow Sahotaalready campaigning with Poilievre.

“Oneofthe main pointsofthe Conservative partyis jail,not bail. That’s somethingthat really strikeshome withme. Ifeel passionate about that,” Sahota saidduringthevisit at SilverCity

Galvanizing. “I believe that violent offenders and repeat offenders should be given jail.”

How many people have to speakup before the governmenttakes action?heasked.

“I want to make sure our streets are saferand we’re able to stopcrime.”

How many times have we seen a repeat offender harming someone again? heasked,addingthat a fellowofficerin Ontario was killedintheline of duty by a repeat offender.

“Sothesearethe thingsthat I feel passionate aboutandthat I’m upset about.”

He is stillamemberof theDPDand saidthat if he’s elected,he’d resign ortake early retirement.

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Millblaze keeps Delta fire busy

PHILMELNYCHUK

pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

Delta Fire and Emergency Services hada busy Sunday afteranalarm at lumber mill in North Delta was called in at about1 a.m.

A security guardnoticed the firein a stackoffinishedandwrapped wood productunderacovered structure at Acorn MillonAlaska Way.

Dep. Chief Dave Ayton said seven trucks and29firefighters responded to theblaze. In addition, three trucks from Surrey Fire Department assisted.

“That fire, due to the nature of the building, largeindustrial building, poses challenges, so it’s very labour intensive,” said Ayton.

Crews were on sceneuntil about11 p.m., Sunday Causeof thefireisn’t known. Ayton saidit tookalongtime to put outtheblaze. Heavy equipment had to pull apartthepile so that thefire could be put out. Some other equipmentalso was damaged, butthemill itself was saved.

“Ourcrewsdidaphenomenal job. They worked very hard.Anindustrial

Delta Fire andEmergency Services hadabusySundayafteranalarmat lumbermillinNorth Delta was called inatabout1a.m.

buildinglikethat,it’s such a huge building…they worked very hard to mitigate thisfireand getitundercontrol. It took alongtime to fully extinguishthefire. It wasnottravelling. It wasagreateffort madeontheir part too,” Ayton said. No one wasinjured andthemill wasnotoperating at thetime. Delta Policehelped to secure the sceneand were stillthere Monday morningasfire investigatorslooked over the site. SHANE MACKICHAN

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WelcomeHome To Ladner Village

Some places aresospecialyou neverwanttoleave.Theyexude atimeless beauty andcomfort that can’tbereplicated. Ladner Village, with itshistoric storefrontsand friendly ambiance, is one of thoseplaces.

Bridge &ElliottbyHeadwater uniquelyemerges in themidst of this charm, intersecting contemporary design with aclassic community.The collection of studio,one,two,and threebedroom homes channels afresh perspective on Ladner living.Ameaningfulexperiencelikethisdoesn’t oftenappear. Live someplace cherished.

Firearmsinvestigation

leadstocriminalcharges

IAN JACQUES ijacques@delta-optimist.com

A Delta manisfacing 18firearmsand weapons-related chargesfollowing acriminalinvestigation by the Canada Border ServicesAgency (CBSA).

In anews release on Tuesdaymorning, theCBSA announced that Bryce Cameron McDonald has been chargedfollowing an investigationopened earlierthismonthin relation to theimproper importationoffirearm parts.

TheCBSA says that on March16,investigators executed a search warrant at McDonald’s

residence withassistancefromthe RCMP Integrated Emergency Response Team. During theexecutionofthe warrant,theaccused was arrested and released pendingfurtherinvestigationand several prohibiteditems were seized,including:five firearms, eight, overcapacity magazines, two auto sears(adeviceused to convert pistolsinto fully automaticfirearms), andonebrassknuckle knife.

The chargesinclude:

*fivecountsof possessionofafirearm without alicence;

* twocounts of possessionofaprohibited device withoutalicence;

*onecountof possessionofaprohibited weapon withouta licence;

*fivecountsof possessionofafirearm contrary to a prohibitionorder;

* twocountsof possessionofaprohibited devicecontrary to a prohibitionorder;

*onecountof possessionofammunition contrary to a prohibition order;

*onecountof possessionofaprohibited weaponcontrary to a prohibitionorder.

TheCBSA says that following thearrest, McDonald wasgranted bail. Hisnext scheduled court appearanceis April 12. April

communityandtheIndiandiaspora.

Vaisakhiholdsprofoundsignificance,markingtheharvestfestivalandcommemoratingthe creationoftheKhalsa.Itisatimeofreflection,gratitude,andrenewedhopeforthefuture. InDelta,wecherishthediversityofourcommunityandtherichtapestryofculturesthatenrich ourlives.Vaisakhiprovidesuswithanopportunitytocelebratethevaluesofunity,compassion, andservicethatareintegraltoSikhismandresonatedeeplywithinourcommunity.

WealsorecognizethatAprilisSikhHeritageMonth,atimetohonourandlearnmoreabout Sikharts,culture,andheritage.

AswecometogethertocelebrateVaisakhi,letusembracethespiritofinclusivity, understanding,andrespectforall.

KhalsaSirjanaDiwasDiyanLakhLakhVadhaiyan

(lefttoright): CouncillorDanielBoisvert,CouncillorJessieDosanjh,CouncillorDylanKruger, MayorGeorgeV.Harvie,CouncillorAliciaGuichon,CouncillorRodBinder,CouncillorJenniferJohal MayorGeorgeV.HarvieandDeltaCouncilextendtheirwarmestgreetingstotheSikh

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City counciltrying to address pickleballnoise complaints

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Pickleballplayers wanting to use Deltaplayingcourts will be required to usequieter paddlesasthecity looks to addressnoisecomplaints aboutthe sport.

Councilon Monday agreed to the move,deferring staff recommendationsfor sixmonths until theeffectof softer paddles can be assessed. The parks department willalsoconsultthe DeltaPickleballAssociation,hoping to encourageplayers to make the switch.

A staff report recommendedthat the numberofpickleballcourts at Cromie Park inLadner be reducedfrom10 to six, and anacoustic barrier be installed to addressnoiseconcerns related to pickleballplay inthe park.

The$200,000costfortheacoustic upgrades to those sport courts, the sourceofmostofthepickleballnoise complaints,isprovidedinthecity’s budget,whilethegradualmodificationofotherexistingpickleballcourts would be planned basedoncommunityimpact.

In response to thegrowing concern, theBritish Columbia Recreationand ParksAssociation(BCRPA)undertook aprocess to determine appropriate guidelinesforpickleballfacility planning andconstructionintheprovince, comingup withthe Noise Planning Guidelinefor OutdoorPickleball Courts,whichtheCityof Delta willfollow.

The Delta staff report also recommendedthat,following the completion ofthe work at Cromie Park,a review ofthe Memorial Park courts would be undertaken,notingoperational changesinconjunction withminor capitalinterventions may be sufficient

Thecityinstallednewpickleball courts atCromie Parkin2020, but it becameasource ofmany complaints by the surroundingneighbourhood.

to addressconcerns aboutthosecourts.

During council’sdiscussion, Mayor George Harvieexpresseddismay at the recommendations, sayinghedoesnot want to seethe number of pickleball courtsin Delta reduced, butinstead grow with appropriate mitigation.

He suggestedallCromiecourts have sound attenuationas wellasadeferral ofthe recommendations to analyze the impact ofdifferent paddles.

Thecity two years ago putafreeze on buildingnewcourtsand Delta’s current five-year capitalplandoesnot include constructionofanyfurtherpickleball courts.

Coun. Jessie Dosanjh saidthere should be more investments in courts to promotea cultureof sportsand physicalactivity.

Coun. DylanKruger agreed,noting a plan to buildpickleballcourts at Pebble Hill Park in Tsawwassen was cancelled, butthere were other potentiallymore ideal sites.

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Deltaparentraisesthealarmonlossofvitalsurgeryprogram

MARTHAPERKINS

Contributing Writer

Nicola Robinson’s son Matthewisan“incrediblyactive” eight-year-old wholovesplaying soccer, hockeyand baseball.

Without surgery to correcta clubfoot,however, chancesare Matthew would have had to watch those gamesfromthe sidelines. Now,hismotheris worriedthat other childrenin Delta won’t gettheessentialhelp theyneed whenthey need it.

Theonly paediatric orthopaedic surgeon at Royal Columbian Hospital hasannounced she’s leaving at theendof thismonth.

Fraser Health says it’s intheprocessoffinding a replacement, but recruitinganother surgeonwho

specializesinissues such as clubfeet, scoliosisand hip dysplasia won’t be easy.

Across thecountry “we’re seeing real gaps fortrainedhealthprofessionals,including surgeons,” says Emily Gruenwoldt,president andCEOof Children’s Healthcare Canada.

“What’s uniquein children’shealthisthat there’san evensmaller poolofhighly specialized providersandthereare challenges recruiting to that pool.

“Children’shealth care providersare paid lessthanadultshealt care providers,” even thoughin some cases they requiremoretraining, Gruenwoldt says. “It gets to thisbiggerissue that we’ve underfunded children’shealthand

children’shealth care providersfordecades Andnow we’re seeing theconsequencesofthat …. Whenanorthopedic surgeonin your region leaves, there’s noone to fillhisorherplace.”

Since children’s bones are always inprocess of growing, there’sa very specific windowinwhich surgeryandcorrective measuresshouldtake place.Gruenwoldt says “childrenwhodon’t receivea particular surgery withinthat window can have all sortsofcomplications. They might be in painasthey’re waiting for surgery,theymight not be able to attend daycareor school. They mightalso have compromised outcomes—they might walk withalimp forthe rest oftheir lifeor have to useanassistive device.”

Fraser Health says it’s working with BC Children’s Hospitalin Vancouver to provide care intheinterim. But Robinson says that’s not acceptableinthe largest

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health care region inthe province. She says the surgeon at BC Children’s doesnotofferthe type of surgerythat sheand someother parentspreferandit’s importantfor children to have acon-

tinuumof care withthe same specialists.

She helped leadthe fight to hirethe surgeonwho’s now leaving because, “having to constantly wait was really impeding my son’s ability to have just normal childhood experiences.”

Littlemorethan two years later, she’s ringing thealarm bells again becauseshe wants to make sure other children getthe care theyneed, close to home.

“Imagine being a brand-newmotherand then you also have [your child’s medicalneeds to deal with],” Robinson says. “You’realready tired and overwhelmed. To not knowwho is caringfor your child, with theother worriesthat you have for your child,it isalot. It’s not fair.”

Tuesday, April23,2024 at 7:30 p.m. School BoardOffice 4585 HarvestDrive,Delta

www.deltasd.bc.ca/schools/student-registration fordetailedinformationon student registration.

As aresultofthe COVID-19pandemic, please email your registration documentstothe school rather than submitting them in person.Iffurther documentation is required,anappointment mayneedtoberescheduled.

This is an opportunity forthe public to provideinput on the2024/2025 Delta School District draftbudget. Budget recommendationswillbe released on Thursday,April 18,2024 andwillbepostedtothe school district websiteatwww.deltasd.bc.ca.

Forverificationof your catchmentareaschool, please call theSchool BoardOfficeat604-952-5340 orvisit www.deltasd.bc.ca/schools/school-locator

Thepublicwillbeabletoprovide feedback on thedraft budget in the followingways:

•Speak at theSpecial Public BoardMeetingonTuesday,April 23.

Adult EducationatDelta Community College 1159083 Avenue

To sign up to speak, please emailRosalieatrsonsalla@deltaschools.ca.

•Sendanemail to budget@deltaschools.ca before Monday,April 22.

Language Instructionfor Newcomers(LINC) beginsSeptember13,2021.

• Complete ashort survey that will be availableonthe district websiteoncethe draftbudgetrecommendationshave been released.

Englishand Math Foundationclassesbegin September13,2021. High School Completion classesbegin September20,2021. Meet withteachers/advisorsby appointment.

Connectwithus:

Formoreinformationor to register, visitwww.deltalearns.ca/dcc

www.deltasd.bc.ca• @deltasd37

•facebook.com/deltaschooldistrict

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PHOTO COURTESY NICOLA ROBINSON Delta’s Nicola RobinsonwithhersonMatthew.

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Delta youth canbeMayor for a Day

Two Delta youths have the chance to be Mayor fora Day.

On Wednesday,the city launchedtheannual Mayorfora Day Contest, givinglocal youththe chance to immerse themselvesina dayof civic leadership, serving alongside Mayor George Harvie. Students residing in Delta betweengrades five to sevenareinvited to applyfor this unique andexcitingopportunity.

Studentsareasked to submittheir response to thequestion,“Why do you want to be Mayor fora Day?” Applications areopenfromnow until April26,afterwhich two students will be invited to look behindthe scenes oflocal government. The students willenjoy lunch withthe mayor, takea tourofcity hall, andshadowthe mayor

through daily events.

“Mayorfora Dayis afantasticopportunityforlocal youth to explorethe worldoflocal governmentandlearn more aboutthecommunitythey callhome,” said Harvie. “Each year, Ilookforward to spendingtime withthebright andthoughtful students whotake part in this

programandgivingthem the chance to see the important work that we do at city hall.Ihopethis experience willinspire futureleadersandhelp studentsfosteradeeper connection with their community.”

Students can apply online at www.delta.ca/ mayorforaday. - Submitted

Join uson May14for YVR’s AnnualPublic Meeting.

OurChair of the Boardand President &CEO will presenta review of 2023andtalk aboutthe important rolethatVancouver InternationalAirport (YVR) plays in keeping B.C. connectedto theworld as well as insupporting ourcommunity andthe economythatsupportsit.

Visit YVR.ca/APM forfullevent details.

Rejoignez-nousle14mai pour l’Assemblée Publique Annuelle deYVR.

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Visitez YVR.ca/APM pour tousles détails de l’événement.

CITY OFDELTA PHOTO MayorGeorgeHarvieisinviting Delta youthto applytobeMayor fora Day.

Community

LadnerMinor BallAssociationOpening Day

TheLadnerMinor BallAssociationhostedits openingday festivitieson Saturday, April 6, at Cromie Park inLadner. As partoftheopening,Cityof Delta council,alongwith Delta South MLAIan Paton,joinedwith LBAmemberstoofficiallybreak ground ontheirnew training facility.

Foodprograms to benefit from Rotary Shred-a-thon

Food forthe Rotarysponsored pantry program at Delta Secondary andfood forthe South Delta Food Bankarethe two causeswhichthe Rotary ClubofLadner will support withproceedsfromitsupcoming Shred-a-thon.

Thefundraisertakes placeon Saturday, April 13,from10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,ontheproperty

behindEastlink(Delta Cable) at 5381Ladner Trunk Rd.

Anyindividual,company or organization canbringtheiroldtax returns,credit card bills, business records, bank statements,and personal informationdocuments soashreddingcompany can safelyand securely shred the paperonthe spot.Adonationof$15

per banker’s boxof paper will go to support the twolocalfood relief programs.

Deltaandarea residentsand business ownersor managers canshowupintheir vehicles, supervise volunteerswho willunload theshredding material fromtheir vehiclesand dumpitinto ashredding bin,which willthen be

loaded by a Shred-Wise company operator into theshreddingtruckon site.

Thanks to sponsors, Ideal Door Ltd.and Millennium Pacific greenhousesand to the hundredsof peoplewho have shown upinthe past with many tonsof paperand supported theseandother causes in ourcommunity.

$400BC Renter TaxCredit

Jeffrey Greenfeld,CFP®,RIS,EPC

SeniorWealthAdvisor, iAPrivate WealthInc.

*InsuranceAdvisor, IAPrivate WealthInsurance Agency

If you were arenterin BC during2023, you may beeligibleforthe BC Renter’s TaxCredit.Based onannualincome,thetaxcredit willgive$400to low-andmoderate-incomerenterindividualsand families withanadjustedincomeof$60,000orless. Individualsandfamilies withadjustedincomegreater than$60,000andlessthan$80,000 mayreceivea reducedamount. Thecreditisnotdeterminedby the amount of rent paid.

Whoiseligible?

Youcanclaimthetaxcreditif you meetthese criteria for2023:

1. Youoccupiedaneligible rentalunitin BC undera tenancyagreement

2.You occupiedaneligible rentalunitin BC for at least sixmonths

3. Youpaid rent fortheunitto anon-armslengthentity

4.You were 19 yearsofage orolder,aparent, or cohabitatingwith aspouse/commonlawby December31,2023

Only you or yourspouse/common-law partnerthat you rentwith will be abletoclaimthecreditforthetax year.

Eligible rentalunits

Eligibleunitsincludesingle-familydwellings, apartments,condos,townhouses,basementsuites, detached suites,carriagehomes,co-ophousing, college/universitydorms,andlong-term/assisted livingsuits.

Howtoclaimthetaxcredit

Youcanclaimthe refundabletaxcrediton your2023 T1 General Income TaxReturnandinfutureyears. The refund will be paid outwhether you owetaxesornot as longasyou meettheeligibility requirements.No separatepaymentwill be issued.

ContactJeffrey Greenfeldat 604.940.8617 or Jeff@greenfeldfinancial.com

ThisinformationhasbeenpreparedbyJeffreyGreenfeld,whois aSenior WealthAdvisorforiA Private WealthInc.OpinionsexpressedinthisarticlearethoseofJeffreyGreenfeldonlyanddonot necessarilyreflectthoseofiAPrivate WealthInc.iAPrivate WealthInc.isamemberoftheCanadian InvestorProtectionFundandtheCanadianInvestmentRegulatoryOrganization.*Insuranceproducts andservicesareofferedthroughiAPrivate WealthInsuranceAgency.Onlyproductsandservices offeredthroughiAPrivate WealthInc.arecoveredbytheCanadianInvestorProtectionFund.

Community LegionContest Winners

Each yearthe Royal Canadian Legion holdsa National Youth Remembrance contest. Studentsfrom KindergartentoGrade12areencouragedtosubmitentriesofposters, poemsor essaystohonour Canda’s Veteransand helpperpetuate Remembrance. Thesestudents were allwinnersatBranch No. 61 (Ladner)and PeaceArch zone levelandthenontothe Provincial Level.Picturedarethree students from Delta Secondaryand Seaquam Secondarywhoplaced

atthe Provinciallevel:

ElliottMendosa Yu (notshown)–3rdplace for Senior Essay

AddysonMurray – Honourable Mention for SeniorColour Poster

Sara Yang–2ndplace forseniorBlackandWhite Poster

Karina Benson– wonfirstplaceatthe Zonelevelin Senior Poem

TwostudentsfromNielsenGrove ElementaryalsoplacedattheProvincial Level:

Livia Friedrich- wonfirstplaceatthe Zone Level forJunior Poem

MilaThomas-Honorable Mention forIntermediate Poem

Alexander Yang(notshown)–secondplace forJunior Colour Poster

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LIFESTYLES

FilmAcademy hostingopen house

Are you a student in high school? Do you likemovies? What if you could make moviesoract inthemorcreate effects forthemin school?

Well, you can.If you don’tknowthe nameofthe Delta Film Academy,thencome outon Saturday, April 13 tocheck outtheir Open House at the Delta Manor Education Centre (475057 Street) inLadnerfrom10 a.m. to noon to learnmore.

Any studentsingrades 8 to 12enrolledina Delta schoolorhomeschoolprogram can participateand gaincreditsforgraduation doingwhat theylove.

Therearethree programs to choose from: Film Acting, Film Productionand Visual Effectsandthereis space inallthree programsfor the2024/25 school year.

Studentsin each stream getplugged into Vancouver’s Film Industry withinstruction fromindustryprofessionals,fieldtrips to studios, access to up-to-date gear and software to get a jumpstartona careerin oneof Vancouver’s largestindustries.

They further gain a supportiveandfun-lovingcreativecommunity with studentsthat liveall over Delta.

Check outdeltafilmacademy.com to registerandformoreinformation. You canalsocontact Jennifer McKee at 604952-2904orjmckee@ deltaschools.ca.

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ReachfortheStarsGalasbenefitlocalchildren

Last year’s Reach forthe Starsfundraising gala raised $160,000 to support children and youth withdiverseneeds at Reach Childand Youth Development Society.

The2023themedLa Belle Vie gala featured charactersincostume. This year’s gala isAlicein Wonderland themed and willincludeahost ofcolourful characters from Delta Youth Theatreand guests will alsoenjoy alive performance.

Reach Society’s‘Wishesand Wonder’ Gala arrives June1 at Tsawwassen Springs Ballroomandpromisesan eveningof magicandwhimsy.

“Reachisdedicated to improvingqualityoflifeforfamilies,” said Tamara Veitch, Reach Society eventscoordinator. “This year’s Gala isdedicated to ensuring childhood isaplaceof wonder,where wishesdo cometrue.”

Reachhopes to surpass the 2023 gala totalandthenon-profitgratefully welcomes back REALCO Properties as Major Donor, VancouverFraser Port Authorityas Presenting Sponsorand Beedieas Platinum Sponsorand Steve Darlingasemcee.

Guests canexpectentertainment, live and silent auctions,complimentary welcomecocktail, appetizersandathreecourseplated dinner with wine,as well as aninsidelook at Reach Servicesdirectly from clientfamilies.

Ticketpriceis$250.(Early Bird tickets are availablefor$200until April15th). The silent auction will be openonlineprior to the eventandisopen to theentirecommunity. Visitwww.reachgala.com to register. If you areinterested in sponsorshipordonatingan auctionprize, contact tamarav@ reachchild.org.

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St. David’s to host benefit concert

Denys Panchenko, renowned classical guitarist, andcomposer recently arrivedfrom Kharkivis coming to Tsawwassenfora benefitconcert.

Like many Ukrainians,he has had to leavehishomeland to joinhis wifeand sonherein Canada.

Panchenko has performed solo recitalsthroughout Ukraine, and he hasplayed with many orchestrasas a soloist. Hisoriginal compositions have been performedin variouscountries

andcompetitions. Theconcert will feature many composers,includinghis own work.

All Ukrainiannewcomersareinvited either payas you canorcomeforfree.

Ticketsforthe publicare$25in advancefrom Eventbrite,or$30 at the door.

Theconcertis Saturday, April13 at 7 p.m. at St. David’s Anglican Church (1115-51a St., Tsawwassen).

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PHOTO SUBMITTED Renowned classical guitarist, and composer Denys Panchenko willbeplayingabenfit concertat St. David’s Anglican Churchin Tsawwassen onApril13.

PHOTO COURTESY REACH

MarieAntoinetteispicturedwith Reach Foundation Chair DenisHorgan at the 2023 ReachGala.

CHURCHDIRECTORY

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

3900 ArthurDrive, Ladner

604-946-4522

sacredheartparish.ca

AllSaintsAnglican Church

JoinusSunday Worship @10am

WednesdayService @10am

followedbyBibleStudy

Formoreinformation

www.allsaintsladner.orgor

call604-946-8413. 4755ArthurDrive,Delta

ST.DAVID’S ANGLICANCHURCH

1115 –51AStreet

Tsawwassen Rector

Rev.SimbarasheBasvi

SundayService10am

Wed.Service11am

604-943-4737

st.davidsdelta51@gmail.com

Community Newness of life

In the last two weeks, our church witnessed several baptismswhere peopleprofessedtheir faithin Jesusandshared their testimoniesofhow Jesus savedthemfrom their sinsand gave them new life.

During baptisms, I often read Scripturefrom Romans6,which says, “Do you notknowthat allofuswho have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried therefore withhim by baptisminto death, in orderthat, just as Christ was raised fromthedead by theglory ofthe Father, we toomight walkin newnessoflife.”

This “newnessof life” is sometimesunderstood asa second chance at life. When we experi-

Sundaysat10:00a.m.

Rev.Jason Truell

中文主日崇拜 10:00 a.m.

Nancy 楊牧師

4594 –54AStreet, Ladner,B.C.

604-946-7033, office@ladnercrc.com

www.ladnercrc.ca

Tsawwassen United Church

693 –53rdStreet,Tsawwassen

Welcometoeveryonefor Worship &Friendship Sundays @10:00am

RevDanielKirkegaard tuc@telus.net604.943.2911

“Be Faithful,betrue, be ablessing”

encethebrokennessof our sinsandthe hurt that comesfrom sinsof othersinthe world, we desperately want a second chance—ado-over. However, thisnewness oflifethat Jesusoffers is so much morethan just a do-over; it’s not merelya clean slate

uponwhich you can try again, becauseifit were so,it mostcertainly wouldleadus to need a third chance,afourth, and so forth. No,what Godpromisesisthat he wouldgiveusanewness oflife—thistime with him at thehelm;leading usand guidingus. Jesus notonlyprovidesanew life butanopportunity to abidein him andfollowhim. Thistime,he is our Lord and Saviour We don’t have to walk throughlife alone.

If youcontinue readingin Romans6, you’ll findthese words: “For thedeath [Jesus]died he died to sin,onceforall, butthelifeheliveshe lives to God, so youalso must consider yourselves dead tosinandalive to Godin Christ Jesus.”

DELTA SPORTS DeltaSkatingClubcelebratesits65thyear

Delta Skating Clubis proud to have beenofferingquality skatingprogramsinthecommunity of Deltafor65 years.

It all started March 17,1959, withapivotal meeting at the courtroomfortheDistrictof Delta,wherethe club’s inception wasformalized.

Originating at thecity’s first-everindoorice rink at aconverted Boundary Bay Airport Hanger,the Delta Skating Club was formed.

By Decemberof1959, the club wasinfull swing, hostingitsfirst popconcert, followed by a carnivalon March 17,1961. Throughout itshistory,the club has organized numerousice

showsforthecommunity, withthemost recent production, Fairytales on Ice, heldthis past December.

Among the club’s foundingcoaches was Jennifer Nicks, who alongsideherbrother, placedfourth at the 1952 Winter Olympic GamesinOslo, Norway, andthen wonthe1953 World PairstitleforGreat Britain.

Nicks’ untimely passingin1980 at the ageof 48 wasalossdeeplyfelt by the skatingcommunity Herlegacy iscommemorated throughthe annualpresentationofa memorialtrophy inher honour.

Asanon-profitorganization sanctioned by

Skate Canada, Delta Skating Club remains dedicated to offeringa comprehensive array of

programs year-round. From CanSkate,the nation-widelearn to skateprogram, to recre-

ationalandcompetitive figure skating, synchronized skating, and power skatingforhockeyand

Five Sun Devilsselected for Team BC football

Five playersfromthe South Delta Secondary Sun Devilsfootballprogram have been chosen to represent theprovinceontheprestigious Team BC Football teams.

This summer, Kyler Purbs, James Wheeler, Leighton Marquardt, Rylan Chima, and Will Jollymore willcompete against top-tier Canadianand American teamsin Saskatchewan, Alberta,andthe United States.

Hundredsofhopefulsfromacross theprovinceshowcased their skills at tryouts at thefinal selection camp inLangley.

Marquardt willplay ontheU18

team.

Asacentreandlong snapper, he followsthe pathblazed by hisolder brother Ryan.

Purbs will be a force to be reckoned with as a defensiveend on theU17 team. He wasa key player ontheprovincial runner-up Junior Varsity team last season.

Wheeler’s appointment to theU17 teamasadefensivetackle is a testament to his six yearsofunwavering commitment to the South Delta Rams Football Club. His experience on both thedefensive andoffensive lineforthe SDSS Junior Varsity pro-

gram hasprepared him wellforthe challengesthat lieahead with Team BC.

Chima’s selection to the U17 Team addsanother layerof excitement. As a receiver,his journeyfromLadner to theeliteprogram at SDSS exemplifieshisdedication to the sport.

Jollymore rounds outthisgroup ofelite athletes representing the U17 Teamasa running back. His performanceasa running back and linebackerforthe junior varsity team speaks volumes abouthis abilities onthefield.

ringette players. Delta Skating Club fosters a cultureoftalentdevelopmentand passionacrossadiverse arrayofdisciplines. The club’s STARskate programprovidesfurtherindepthfigure skating, with opportunitiesfor Skate Canada assessments andcompetitions. Delta Skating Clubalso hasa successful synchronized skatingprogram with teams winning multiple medals at provincial competitionsthis past year.

Formoreinformation about Delta Skating Club anditsprogramsvisitthe club’s website at www. deltaskatingclub.comor call604-940-6749.

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PHOTO SUBMITTED BY DELTA SKATING CLUB

The Delta SkatingClubis celebratingits65thanniversarythis year.

Picturedlefttoright; KylerPurbs, JamesWheeler, LeightonMarquardt, RylanChima,and WillJollymore, have allbeenselectedtoplay for TeamBCthissummer.

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Kat JOHNSON

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4525 WRiverRoad#FHB,Delta

$599,000

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kjohnson@sutton.com

4533 WRiverRoad,Ladner

$1,299,000

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$1,399,000

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$839,000 NEW LISTING

3bed, 2.5bath cornerunit townhome inSunnyTsawwassen. Openlayout,kitchenwith premiumcabinetryandquartz countertops.East-facing sundeck off kitchen. 3beds, 2baths,andlaundryupstairs. Frontdooropens to west-facing greenspaceandpatio.Double tandemgaragewithample storage.Walkingdistancetoshoppingmalls, restaurants,beaches, andtrails.

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I4845LINDENDRIVE, LADNER

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$1,599,000

1500KIRKWOODROAD

BEACHGROVE!! Auniquehome on a7500squarefoot corner lotwith astunningprivate garden. This3-bedroomplus lofthomehasbeen extensively upgraded, featuringsolidBC firfloors, ametal roof,thermal vinylwindows,gasfireplace, customkitchencabinetry, granitecounters,and aspa-like ensuiteintheprimarybedroom. Theyardoffersamplespaceforentertainingwith agasfirepitandfruittrees. Minutesfromthebeach!

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Tsawwassen 1623 Duncandrive 3Bed+Den |3 Bath |2436Sq.ft

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LADNER

5368 Commodoredrive

2Bed+Loft| 2Bath| 1971 Sq.ft

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LADNER

5623 GroveAvenue

3Bed |1 Bath |1227 Sq.ft

Desirablepropertyonone of thebeststreetsinLADNER! 5623GroveAve is arectangular,North facing 7276 sq ft lotthatcontainsa 3Bed,1 Bath,1217sqft. rancherthatpayshomagetothe goodolddayswhere nothing wasstrongerthana well built house. Over theyears this home hasbeen so well kept &maintained, that it showslikea perfectlypreserved time capsuleand is atestament to prideinownership.Located ashort stroll to HawthornePark/Elementary,thehome includes anicelymanicured yard, anddetachedgarage/shop anda functional floorplan.Anarrayofendless opportunities areavailable, so contactthe City of Deltawithregards totheir amended2024OfficialCommunity Plan to unlock this unique property’sfuturepotential.

theheartofour business ispeople. WelcometoTsawwassen, thesunniest, leastrainiestplace in allofMetro Vancouver. This 37.25acreparcelofPrime A1 agricultural farmland sits on some of themostfertile &productivesoilinBCand this Summer’scropofchoice is none otherthanlocal,South Deltacorn. With easy& convenient pavedroadaccess formachinery andan outbuildingonceusedasa countryvegetable stand, this farmland formspartofa rich,longstanding& well known farmingcommunity whosereputation& products have earned worldwideinterest. $5,990,000

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604.762.2041

tim@thedeltagroup.ca

#2091459BlackwoodStreet $525,000

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6643SunshineCoastHwy

3| 2| 1955sqft |4952sqftlot |$1,299,000

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Personal RealEstate Corporation

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303-132055Street, Tsawwassen •$1,498,000

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210 –1300HunterRd.

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#307 –20686EastleighCr.

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#2071120TsatsuShores

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5217UplandDrive

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REMEMBRANCES

Fond memories linger everyday, Remembrance keeps themnear.

In Loving Memory

Jonathan Paul Knowlden(Jon)

April8,1977 -December25,2022

Imissyou everyday. Youare greatlymissed. Youwill never be forgotten.

Love Mum, Dad, Family andFriends

LeeBrundrit

October24,1935 -April13,2016

Alwayswithme. MuchLove,Jo-Anne.

OBITUARIES

GRANT,Lynn Allan May22,1937 -March22,2024

Onlylivingsonof NelsandFloGrantof Winnipeg, Manitoba.Passedawaypeacefullyatage86at the MountainViewManor,Delta,BC.

BOHMERT,Peter

January4,1933 −March23,2024

PeterpassedawaypeacefullyatKinVillageon March23,2024.Heissurvivedbyhisformerwife HelgaandchildrenPeter,Ralph,andSusanne. PeterwasborninDortmund,Germany,in1933and emigratedtoCanadain1960.Peterwasan outdoorsmanwhocameto the westcoastin searchofthewilderness.Helandedin OceanFalls workingas amillwright,andlatermoved to Vancouvertocompletehisuniversity education. Peterwas ahighschoolteacherinLadnerand Tsawwassenfor30years,wherehewasknownto hisstudentsas"HerrBohmert."Peterwasa memberoftheDeltaLions,wherehehelped supervisetherenovationsoftheCammidgehouse, andforyearshevolunteeredattheTsawwassen CommunityPoliceStation.

Peterwillbefondlyrememberedbyhisfamily forsharinghisloveoftheoutdoors,andthe manystorieshetold.Peterwillnotbeforgotten bythemanystudentsheinfluencedoverhis longandrespected teachingcareer.

COLEMAN,Douglas(Hook)

April17,1935 -January28,2024

CelebrationofLifeforDougwill beheldon April27,2024from1:00-4:00at the LadnerFishermen’s Hall, 4481SavoyStreet,Delta.

FRAZER,BryanDouglas

BryanDouglasFrazerwasbornonFebruary17,1942 inPenticton,BC.Hepassedawayfromkidney failureathomeinLangleyonMarch15,2024atthe ageof82years.

HeissurvivedbyhiswifeShelaghBrennan,son Aaron(Karen),daughterMegan(Zach),granddaughtersBree,Devyn,JosephineandEleanor, andhis first wifeHeatherGrant.Alsosurvivedby hiscaninesidekickPerlaMae,andhistwobest buddiesSteveandJim.

Bryanwas aResearchEntomologiststudyingaphids andmanyotherinsectsthroughouthiscareer. Bryanlovedcooking,gardeningandtravelling.His lifewasmarkedbyhiscuriosityandlivingin QualicumBeachandMexico.

Pleasejointhefamilytosharememoriesandstories ofBryanathisCelebrationofLife,Saturday,April27, 2024at1:00pmatHeritage Townhomes Clubhouse2205749 Avenue,Langley,BC.

Inlieuof flowers, donationsinhismemorytothe Tiny TalesPonyRescueSocietyinLadnerwould begreatlyappreciated.www.canadahelps.org

Condolencestothefamilycanbemadeat www.ancientburials.com

REMEMBRANCES OBITUARIES

DAVIES,BarbaraAnn

Itis withthesaddestofheartsthat we announce thepassingofourbelovedsisterandfriendBarbara Davies.OnMarch16,2024,Barbarafellasleepin deathafter alengthybattlewithCanceratthe IreneThomasHospiceinDelta,B.C.Shewasborn inVancouverinOctober1950andspent agood portionofherlifeinDelta,BC.Shespentseveral decadesas adiligentreceptionistfortheCorporation ofDelta’sMunicipalHall.

Barbarawaspredeceasedby herparentsThomas andEleanorDavies,andherbrothersEvan(Maryanne) andWilliam(Deborah)Davies.Sheissurvivedby herbrother TommyDavies,hernephew,nieces, andmanyotherbelovedfamilymembers.

Inadditiontoherfamily,Barbarawillbegreatly missedbyherclosefriendswhosurroundedher withloveandcarealways,butespeciallyduringher finalweeks.Barbarawillalsobemissedbymany otherfriendsthatlovedherdearly,inherlocal congregationandacrossCanadaandtheUnited States.

“Barb”or“Barbie,”asshewasaffectionately known,was abeautifulperson,fulloflife,laughter andlove.Herzestforlifewasseeninherenjoyment ofeverythingshedid...asimple walkwhetheralone orwith afriend,traveling,sharingmealswith friends,savouring aniceglassofwine,orsittingby theoceaninquietreflection.Whileherjoyful disposition was admiredbymany,itwasherloving spiritthatwillbemissedmost.Shewascaring,kind andgentletoadultsandchildrenalike.Barbara wasfaithfulandzealousasoneofJehovah’s Witnessesformostofherlife.Inheryoungeryears, herself-sacrificingloveandstrongfaithmotivated hertobecome afull-timeservantofJehovahin Quebec.Shespenthertimethereteaching people abouttheBiblebasedhopeshehadoflivingona paradiseearth,forever,inperfecthealthand peace(Revelation21:4).Eveninherfinalweeks Barbara’sstrength,determination,faithandloveof lifeshonethrough.Shewillbegreatlymissed!

We wouldliketosend averyspecialthankyouto ALLthestaffatIreneThomasHospiceforyour outstandingcare,compassion,andsupport towardsBarbaraandthosewholovedher.Our gratitudecanneverfullybeexpressed,butplease acceptourdeepestappreciationforeverything you’vedone.

ItwasBarbara’swishesthatnoservicebeheld.

PETO,Elizabeth−Ann

July19,1944 −March30,2024

ElizabethPeto,currentlyofBlindBay,British Columbia,passedawaypeacefullyonMarch30, 2024,surroundedbyherfamilyafter alongbattle withdiabetes.

She wasborntoJohnandEleanorLynchonJuly 19,1944,inSt.John’s,Newfoundland.Shemarried HowardPetoonJune30,1970.Sheleavesbehind herhusband,Howard;twochildren,Johnand Susan; herstepdaughter, Christie;andseven devotedgrandchildren.

Elizabethwasdeeplyengagedinthecommunities inwhichshelived.ShetaughtinDeltaforseveral yearsaswellaswasanactivefarmer withHoward, raisingAnguscattle.Shewasveryinvolved in the BCand CanadianAngus Association.Equally,she wasextremelyactiveinherchurch, bothinDelta andinSorrento.

She was alovingwife,motherandfriend.Shewill bedeeplymissed.

Friday,May10,11:00atStMary’sAnglicanUnited Church,1144TransCanadaHighway,Sorrento,BC.

VUGTEVEEN, Hendrikus(Henry)

AdedicatedChristian,Henry was calledhomeby hisLordandSaviouronGoodFridayattheageof89.

AfterimmigratingwithhisfamilyfromThe Netherlandsatage18,theysettledinLadner wherehe metthe love ofhislife,Hennie.Henry was acaringfamilymanand avolunteerinthe communityatDeltaChristianSchoolandLadner ChristianReformedChurch.Hewas ahard worker,employedin1956onconstructionofthe GeorgeMasseytunnelandretiringin1993as Superintendent,EngineeringOperationsforthe CorporationofDelta.

Henryissurvivedbyhiswifeof65years,Hennie; hisfivechildren:Rick(Kelly),Ed,Linda(Tony),Karin (Steve),Corin(Russ),11grandchildren,and 7 great grandchildren.

Inlieuof flowers,donationscanbe madein Henry’shonourtotheAlzheimer’sSocietyofBC. https://alzheimer.ca/bc/en

TURNER,RobertG.

August30,1943 −January12,2024

Weareverysorrytoannouncethepassingof Robert(Bob)TurneronJanuary12,2024,after complicationsfrom afall.

VERHULST,HansMartin

August23,1950 -April7,2024

We aredeeply saddened to announce the sudden passingofourbeloved Hans. Hans immigrated to CanadafromtheNetherlands in 1952withhis parentsand 3brothers.In 1983hemovedto Boundary Baywithhiswife Dianne and daughter Jerri-Lin, and lateropened upSierraAutomotive RepairsLtd, whichheownedandoperatedfor nearly40 years.

Hansleavesbehindhiswife Dianne, daughterJerriLin(Stan), son Colten(Kate),and daughter Stevie (Iain), aswellashis 7beautiful grandchildren Landen,Rae,Amelia, Nora,Hendrik,Marinand Kaia.

Hans hadaloveoftravelandtookmanytrips to Arizona,Hawaii,San Diego,Mexico and Disneyland withhisfamily.

In Spring2023,Hanswas diagnosed with Mesothelioma and fought acourageousbattle.

Acelebrationoflifewill be held for allhis customers,friends and lovedones. onSunday, April 21at3:00pm at Sierra AutomotiveRepairs Ltd., (183556St,#41,Delta).

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