Delta Optimist June 20, 2024

Auxiliarychipsin $750KforDeltaHospital

IAN JACQUES ijacques@delta-optimist.com

More critical equipment to support health care at Delta Hospital isnow possiblethanks to another bigdonationfrom the Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society.

This week,the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundationannouncedthat the DHAS hasdonated $750,000.

Since1969,theDHAS hasprovided volunteer services, patient comfort, andessential funding to Delta Hospital.

Withmorethan300 volunteers contributingnearly 60,000 hours annually,theDHAS has become oneof B.C.’s most successful auxiliaries. Theirentrepreneurial efforts,includingthe Dogwood Gift Shop, Courtyard Café, Delta Auxiliary Thrift Store, and Lifeline, have raised morethan$17million forhealth care at thehospital.

“Wearehonoured to collaborate with the Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society,” says Lisa Hoglund,executive-directorofthefoundation.

“This remarkablegift will directlyimpact patient outcomes by providingcritical equipment for Mountain View Manor,Irene Thomas Hospice, Cardiology, Surgical Servicesandthe Emergency Department. We value ourimportant partnership with the auxiliaryas we collectively strive to strengthen health care in ourcommunity.”

DHASpresident Jim Short expressedhisgratitudefortheir devoted volunteers.

“Thepresent auxiliary received the torchfromthosewho went beforeus,” said Short.

“Themission, to support patient care andcomfort at Delta Hospital Campusof Care, was born with ourfoundingmembers. It’s a privilege and joy to collectively make this largedonation towards critical equipment needsthat will enhance patient care Thehearts of our volunteersaredirected towardsthis campus,and we hold the torch to pass on to future generations,who we need to continue our pursuit.”

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MayorHarviefliesbusinessclasstoAustralia

Former chair of Metro Vancouver’strip expenses were more thanhis colleagues’

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Metro Vancouvertaxpayers spent thousandsofdollarsfor board chair George Harvie to accommodate a travel partneronhistravelitinerary last October, according to receiptsobtained by Glacier Media.

Harvie’s travelexpenses to attend anurbanplanningconferencein Australia hadpreviously raised questions becausehis business class flight expenses were nearly doublethose ofhiscolleagues;and,hotelcosts appeared high as well.

Whenasked last month aboutthe costsfor boardtravel —which more thandoubledin2023,compared to 2019, Harvie had stated hisexpenses to Australiadidnotincludea second person.

However, receiptsfortheflightsshow Harvie paid$8,920.96foraoneoneway flightfrom Vancouver to Brisbane on Oct. 7,and$18,218.20for twoonewayflightsfrom Sydney to Vancouver

on Oct. 18,fora total of$27,139.16.

But Harvieexpensed only$17,336.50 —thecostofhis twoone-way tickets, to andfrom Australia.

While Harviedidnotexplicitly expensecostsfora travel partner,as a result of booking what’s calledan open jawticketfor separate destinations,extracosts were incurred by the Delta mayor for attending the 2023 Asia PacificCities Summitand Mayors Forumfrom Oct. 11 to Oct. 13.

It’s unclear whotravelled with Harvie onthe returnleg, asthe travel partner’s nameis redacted onthe receipt obtainedthroughafreedomofinformation request.

Aphoto posted on Oct. 10,2023on Instagram by Harvie’s wifeshowsher holdinga koala bear.

Glacier Media and Delta Optimist tried to reach Harvieforcommentand none wasprovided by publicationtime.

By contrast, Anmore Mayor John McEwan’sflightscost$9,166.12 and Port Coquitlam MayorBrad West’s flightscost$10,165.25.

McEwan bookedon May31,2023 West booked on June19,2023and Harvie bookedon July 27,according to Metro Vancouver spokesperson Jillian Glover,who told Glacier Media the pricefluctuationsarea resultofthe timeof booking and Harvie’s trip com-

for

prising twoone-way tickets. Glacier Media alsoobtainedthe receiptsfor Harvie’s accommodationin Brisbane.

The publicly available expense record shows Harvieexpensed $2,885.14for accommodationfor“2023Asia Pacific Cities Summit& Mayors’ ForumBrisbane, AU - October11-13,2023.”

Theconference websiteindicatesit tookplace over those three days.

Harvie’s receiptsshowexpensesfor six nights at theBrisbane Convention Centre Hotel, at a rate of about$450 pernight. West’s accommodationcosts

were just over$2,100and McEwan’s were about$1,400. McEwan’saccommodations were listed for “October 7-18,2023”whereas West’s didnot specify.

Harvie earns$105,000as Metro Vancouver’s board chairand$175,264 as Delta’s mayor.

Anotherquestion raised by the expense receiptsis how board members may use their personal points accounts to booktravel.

Forexample, Harvieused his Aeroplanaccount to bookflightsand becausehe booked business class, he accumulated 1.5 points permile.

It’s unclearwhat points may have beenaccumulated with theuseof a credit card,as well.

Metro Vancouver hasnotravel policy fortravel points, said Glover.

In 2023, the boardexpensed $98,170 onairtravel. Were Metro Vancouver to process paymentsitselffor boardmemberflights,itcouldaccumulateits own pointsandconceivably save thousands ofdollarsonfutureflights.

Gloveralsodirected Glacier Media to Metro Vancouver’s board expense policy. The policy states,amongother things,that internationalflights may be booked as business class andexpenses are approved by the chair.

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Citytakingstepstomitigatewildfirerisks

SANDOR GYARMATI

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Deltaistakingproactive steps to implement its Community Wildfire Protection Plan(CWPP) to mitigatethe risk ofinterfacefires with homes.

That’s according to Fire Chief Guy McKintuckwho made apresentation recently to council to update on measurescompleted or underway to get ready forwhat’s expected to be anotherdry summerand increased risk of wildfires.

Notingtheextreme heat last summer prompted concerns by some residents about the potentialfor wildfires to startininterface areas such as Burns Bog, Watershed Park andthe HuffGreenway, McKintuck outlinedhow the CWPP providesan

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The policy has six general provisions,includingthat: “Travellersare expected to minimize expensesandtraveltime such as overnight stays wherever possible based uponthe particular

assessmentofthefire threatfromforested and naturalareasandidentifiesprioritytreatment areasandmitigation actions to reduce those risks.

“The management offuel(vegetation)isa keyelement to reducingthe risksof wildfires; however, thereisno ‘one size fitsall’ approach and each site must be assessed andtreated differently. Forexample, fuel management in Watershed Park isdone strategically to minimize disruption to the natural ecosystemand retain the beauty oftheforest, while at the sametime, creatinganenvironment inwhich wildfires would bemore manageableand easier to put out. Staff have beenfocusing work onpriority areasin Burns Bog, Watershed Park, and HuffGreenway,” his report to council

circumstancesoftheir travel.”

The policyalso states: “Thelowest available fares applicableor appropriateto particularitinerariesshall be sought and bookingsshall be made asfarinadvanceas possible.”

A2016fireatBurns Bog reached over80hectares andthreatenedthe nearby TilburyIndustrial Parkdue tohigh winds.

explains.Anewinformationsheetis being sent to residentsininterface areas withadviceon howthey canalsohelp reducethe risks ontheir ownproperties.

Two years ago, Delta and Tsawwassen First Nation (TFN) were awardeda jointgrantof $60,000fromtheUBCM

New Westminster Coun. Daniel Fontaine saidit appears to him that Harviedidnotfollow“the spirit”ofthe policies. “Theexpense incurred beyondwhat theotherdelegates incurredshould have been paidfor person-

ally,in my opinion,given that the extraexpense wasincurred to accommodate family vacation,” Fontaine told Glacier Media.

Fontaine suggests Metro Vancouver“tightenup”itstravel policies.

Last week, at least

Community Emergency Preparedness Fund

- Extreme Heat Risk Mapping, Assessment, and Planningfund to undertakea studyofheat

three Metro Vancouver boardmembers were to have attendedan internationalconferenceondrainagein the Netherlands. West, McEwanand Richmond Mayor MalcolmBrodie had booked flightscosting over$5,000 each,

risksacross Deltaand TFN.

The resultsofthat study willhelp guide Delta’s response during extremeheat events, and help to implementheat mitigationandadaptation strategies,the report adds.

Asfarasthe risk offire in wooded areas, acontractor hasundertaken treatmentin Watershed Park due to the park’s size andproximity to residentialneighbourhoods.

That projectinvolved managementof vegetationalong pathways and roadwaysinand adjacent to the popular park,as wellasfocusing treatmentsonareasnear the residentialfenceline to protecthousesand ontheareas surroundingthefire halland Pinewood Elementary. A similarproject was carried out at Burns Bog.

according to expense reports. Thosecosts arenotnearly as high as Harvie’s $21,212.56 flight to Singapore last February, to attend the Canada-in-Asia Conferencewhere he stayed at the Pan Pacific Singapore.

MKDeltaLandsapplicationstillwaitsforprovince’sOK

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

A majorindustrialdevelopment,that received preliminarycouncil approval years ago, is still waitingfortheprovincial government’s go-ahead.

Council, at its June3meeting. agreed to putforward a request at September’s Unionof BC Municipalitiesconvention forameeting withprovincialministers to getanupdate ontheMK DeltaLands development.

Mayor George Harvie saidthecity wouldlike to knowwhenprovincial approvals would be coming to finalize thedevelopment application,which wouldcreate moreindustrial landin Deltaandimproveemploymentopportunities,as wellasthetax base.

Having received otherneeded approvals before going to theprovincial government six years ago, theplan wouldalsoadd land to the Burns Bog Conservationarea, Harvienoted.

Theproposed MK DeltaLandsdevelopment west of Hwy.91,near Nordel

MayorGeorgeHarviesaystheapplicationhadbeen waiting foradecisionon provincialapproval forsix yearsandthe city wouldlike anupdate.

Wayandthe SouthFraser Perimeter Road,includes2.2million squarefeet ofindustrial space.

Councilgrantedconditional approval following a publichearinginthe summerof2016, butfinal approval wascontingenton someconditions beingmet.

Theplanincludesthetransferof allofMK Delta’s other landholdings, which total132.7hectares(328acres), to theCityof Deltaforconservation, including land east of Hwy.91where thecompany hadoriginally sought to buildhousing.

Review Deltabus shelters, says councillor

SANDOR GYARMATI

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More busshelters may be needed in Delta’s industrialareas.

That’s according to amotion put forward by Coun. Jennifer Johal at council’s meeting earlierthis month, statingthat thecity’sindustrial zones, particularly Tilburyand Annacis,areintegral to the economicvitalityof Deltaandthat bus sheltersprovidecomfort, safetyand accessibilityfor publictransitusers. To be discussed at thenext

meetingofcouncilon June24, themotionasks council to direct staff to conductanassessmentof the current transitinfrastructure inthoseareas to identify gapsand opportunities to installnew bus shelters. Themotionalsoasks for council to direct staff to seek potentialfunding sourcesand partnershipopportunities.

At last year’s Unionof BC Municipalities(UBCM)convention,oneofthemotions put forward by theCityof Delta called ontheprovincial government to

developacomprehensive public transit serviceplanforindustrial landsand business parks to ensure bettercommutingoptionsare availablefor workers to underserved areas.

A Delta staff report on that motionnoted publictransit solutionsarenotplannedor focusedon industrialareasor business parks, asthosearelower-densityareas andare, by design,locatedfurther away from residentialneighbourhoods, resultinginlongercommutes withfewer stops.

Thecompany,amongotherthings, alsocommitted$6millionfor agriculturaldrainageandirrigationimprovements.

Theproject received Agricultural Land Commission approvalin2017.

In 2019, Metro Vancouver’s board ofdirectors gave preliminary approval ofa land-usedesignation change from agricultural to industrial,and referred theproposal to municipalitiesforcomment.

Richmond,as wellas White Rock, chose to vote inopposition to theCity of Delta’s proposed amendment to the regionalgrowth strategy.

Metro’s board laterthat year would go on to approvethe application.

A report to the Metro boardnoted theadditionoftheMK Deltaproperty to the regionalindustrial landsinventory wouldprovideanadditional43.8 hectares(108.2acres)ofindustrial land “which would be of localand regional benefitfromanindustrial-activity, goodsmovement, andemployment generating perspective.”

Coun.JenniferJohalsaysbussheltersplaya crucial roleinpromotingtheuseofsustainable transportation,helping reduce congestionand emissions.

WinskillParkdiscgolfersworriedaboutlosingspace

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

An outdoor sportuser groupis worriedit’s going to loseits valuable space and be left outoftheCity of Delta’s plan to replace the Winskill Aquaticand Fitness Centre withanew facility.

Thecity has started communityandusergroupconsultationson three proposed site layouts, each statinganew location would be needed fordisc golf.

Havingplayed ongreen spaceonthe west sideof Winskill Park for several years, the Tsawwassen Disc Golf Clubis raising concernsthat thereisno currentplaninvolving keepingthegreen space andthedisc golfcourse.

“Thisisa huge concern inthe B.C. disc golfcom-

munity, but evenmore so forthedog walkers, runners, students, cyclists, andvisitorswhofrequent it. The WinskillDisc Golf Park wasalsothefirst course withmetal basket targetsinallof Canada andplayers have come allthe wayfrom Finland to trythecourse and pay their respects to thislittle pieceofdisc golfhistory,” clubmember Sam Merritt toldthe Optimist.

“Additionally, our club waspromoted to the top tierof BC Disc Golf last yearand will be representing Tsawwassenin match play this August at the JimBrown Cup, similar to the PGA Tour Ryder cupformat, and willneed aplace to play andpractiseif we are to be successfulinthefuture.”

Merritt saidthey have metdirectly withthecity

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to discussthefutureof thecourse andthe value ofthegreen space, and plansareinthe works to meet again.

Jim Bauer, Delta’s directorof major capital

He saidthat while theyare still at the early stages,thecityisoptimisticthat it can support thegrowing recreational activity,addingthecity has recently purchased five basketsthat will be installedonatrial basis in Gunderson Park in North Deltathis summer.

projectsandprojectlead forthe Winskill Renewal Project, toldthe Optimist thecity identified early onthat thereare significantimpactsforthe disc golf course. Thefirst

meeting withcommunity groupsontheproject was with representativesfrom disc golf to understand theirneedsand start to work togetherona solution.

“The challenge facingthecityisthat there are many competing interestsonthe Winskill project, from swim clubs, baseball teams,disc golf users, facilityusers, to neighbouring residents Everyone hasaninterestinhowthisproject proceeds,and our goal at thecityis to find the best approach that balances theseinterests, andcome up witha solutionthat is inthe best interest ofthe communityasawhole,” said Bauer.

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OPINION

Whereisour compassion?

Editor’sNote

IAN JACQUES

Anotherdeadly dayon our roadways occurred last Wednesday, June12.

Early morning, in thenorthbound lanesof Hwy. 99nearthe George Massey Tunnel,amotorcyclist collided witha car, fellon to the roadway and wascriticallyinjured by the rearwheelsof a semi-truck. Sadly,the man passed away. Trafficinandleadingup to the accident scene wasimpacted for wellinto the afternoonas several lanesoftraffic were closed while policeinvestigated.

It didn’ttakelong,however, for social mediausers on severalof Delta’scommunity Facebook pages to startthedebate around safetyandwhy we haven’t builtthenew tunnel yet. Adebate andquestions to be asked for sure, butnotthe righttimeconsidering thetragedy.

However, thecommentarydidn’t stop there. Correspondence sent that evening through our website camefroma readerwho wascriticalofthe policeinvestigation askingwhyit took so longandwhydid so many lanesoftraffic have to be closed.

The resident went on to say that his wife was stuckintrafficfor3.5hoursand had to be re-routed to getinto Vancouver–an inconvenience I’m sure, butunderthe unfortunate circumstances, wasit reallythat inconvenient? This persondid make it home that night, unlike theotherunfortunate soul who perished intheaccident.

Municipalitiesare ‘creatures of statute’

Provincialhousing guidelines arecomingup to adeadlineand somecitiesare voicingdefiance.

Politiciansin West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Langleyand Surrey have been suggestingthat they willnotnecessarily be playing ball withhousing mandates.

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Themostunbelievable part oftheemail wasthisline: “The person isdead,she/ heshould be moved to the sideofthe road andletthousandsofcommutersproceed to wheretheyneed to go.”

What ahorrible,thoughtlessand callous thing to say.

Theseare just someexamplesof the society we have become–oneof socialmedia keyboard warriorsandthoughtlessindividualswhothinkonlyofthemselves.

I’m appalled by these thoughtless remarks. We allneed to bebetterandshowa lot more compassionfor ourfellow human beings.

Thisdisplay ofopposition should be takeninto context. Official Community Plans (OCPs) have beeninplacein thesefourcities since2018, 2014,2021and2014 respectively. Delta’s last OCP was implementedin1985. Thisis a substantial gap andshows why Delta has catchingup to doasa zoning laggard.

Some social mediacommentators applaudthese fourcitiesfor standingup to theprovinceand suggest that theiroppositionshows “spine” “guts”etc.,andthey lamentwhy Deltashouldnot be in this camp.

Whetherornotanycity attempts to vocally defy

provincial governanceis reallyamoot point. Local governmentdoes not have the power to overrideprovincial jurisdiction,plainand simple.Annoyinglyproblematicforonlinecommentators whodecrythat Deltaofficials arenotlistening to the public,nor are they respecting who votedthemin,andlots of,shall we say, morecolourfulcommentsfrom various onlinephilosopher kings. Recently,andfinally,the Cityof Surrey lost the battle initsbid to retainthe RCMP asthe local policeforce

Why MayorBrenda Locke

continues to disregard how government worksis just weird. Thereisadifference betweenthe political tough guymentalityand governmental naivety. The policing matter was recentlydecided by Supreme Court Justice Kevin Looin a judgmentthat clearly putscivic governmentinitsplace. Municipal governors, staffand laptop politicalcommentators need to rememberwho oversees municipalaffairs.

In his judgement, Justice Loo remindedtheCityof Surrey andindeed all ofus, elected officials,city staffor voters,that municipalities have no constitutional standingandaremerelegal bodiesestablished by provincial legislation.

He went on to say, “Itis important to appreciate that in Canada’s political system, provinciallegislatures have exclusive jurisdiction over municipalitiesand municipalitiesarethusentirely “creaturesof statute.” Good, badorindifferent, that is the wayitis.

MIKE SCHNEIDER

Whyissignsopricey?

Editor:

I was happy to see Sandor Gyarmati’s report inthe June6 editionthat Deltacouncil madethe wise financialdecision to forgo spending$50,000 fora welcome sign to Boundary Bay.

Withproperty taxes already increasing at rates well beyondinflationand puttinga burdenonhomeownersand,in turn, renters, and businesses, thereis noneed to wastethat kind ofmoneyona sign.

It does,however, beg thequestion–howisit even remotely possible that theinstallationof a sign wouldcost$50,000?

AmIthat outof touch withthecostof materials?

It seems to methat this is, at best, a $5,000ticket.

Somelumber,afew bagsofconcrete, and a sign…afewcityemployees to dig acoupleholes andthat’s aboutit.

Iam being somewhat facetious,as I’m sure it’s alittlemorecomplicated

thanthat, butIthink you get my point.

If,however, thetrue costis$50,000,one must wonderhow much was spentthis spring whenthecityadded a secondcrosswalkcontrol button at thenorthwest cornerof Morris Crescentand12th Avenue…anew button that isaroundfouror five metres away from anexistingand wellfunctioning button.

Mark Schoeffel

Thankscity,forsummerfun

Editor:

Thank you to Delta parks recreationand culture staffandthe hundredsofcom-

munity volunteersfor organizing so many wonderfulupcoming2024community events.

City staffand volunteersdeserve the recognitionfortheir heavy-lifting work. Doug Reynolds

Justbuildthetunnel, already

Editor:

Whenitcomes to the new George Massey Tunnel, namingitis at the bottomofthelist. Just getthethingconstructed,already! My municipal,provin-

cialandfederal votes will be heavilyinfluenced by thisissue.

J.R. Brennan

SadtoloseTsawwassentrees

Editor:

Re:Disc golfers worried aboutloss of Winskill playing area, green space (Optimist website)

It’s sadthat Jim Bauer, Delta’s directorof major capitalprojectsandproj-

ectleadforthe Winskill RenewalProject, mentionedfive “competing interests” forthe space andnoneofthem was thecity’scommitted Bird and Biodiversity Strategy, which wouldencour-

agethe retentionof large mature, nativetreesfor the existingfloraandfauna.

Bauershould speak to theotherdepartmentsin thecitywhichare working toward this strategy.

Glen Bodie

WhattimeisitCity of Delta?

Editor:

It’s time Delta.

Isn’tittimeone can tellwhat timeit isfromthetall tower clock landmark inTrenant Park Square?

I have lived inLadnerand Tsawwassenfor35 years andI cannot

rememberthe clock everdisplaying thecorrecttime.

What istheproblemandquite frankly whose responsibilityisthe clock?

Sorry,what timedid you sayit was? Margot Millen

KinVillagenamesnewCEO

IAN JACQUES ijacques@delta-optimist.com

KinVillagein Tsawwassen hashired a newCEOwho will join the staffon July 8.

Jen Fisher willlead the team at KinVillage, assumingthe roleofCEO following thedeparture of Dan Levittwhoisthe

new Senior’s Advocate for B.C.

The KinVillage board ofdirectors saidin a news releasethat Fisher isanexperiencedleader withademonstrated history of workingacrossthe health-care system with expertisein supporting care homesin B.C. and Alberta.

“Sheisanadvocate forinclusivecommunity participationand a proponentofcontinuousgrowthand change through educationand lifeexperiences,” saidthe board.

“Jenisa strong supporterof seniors care andthedevelopment of a culture to supporta safe,

healthyandactivecommunity.”

Fisheris currently the general manager at Evergreen Hamletsin Surrey.

Evergreen Hamlets specializesinlong-term care for adults with Huntington’sdisease, acquired braininjury, multiple sclerosisand cerebral palsy.

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manager at Retirement Concepts,whichoffers a rangeofindependent living, assisted living andlong-term care options. She also held a corporate position with Retirement Concepts whereshe oversawall aspectsoftherapiesand contracts. She hasled a teamof300employees and volunteersand has played leadership roles in successful capitalprojects at both Evergreen Hamletsand Retirement Concepts.

“Jenisextremely wellsuited to lead KinVillage at an excitingtimeof

expansionand renewal,” continuedthe board. “She values being part of the communityand building partnerships with stakeholders at alllevels to ensurecontinuedgrowth anddevelopment.

“Welookforward to Jencontinuing to provide leadershipexcellencein promotingquality care and wellness services forolderadultsliving at KinVillageandin the South Deltacommunity.”

David Thompson will continueinthe roleof interimCEOuntil Fisher assumesthe position in July.

Port of Vancouver closing Ladner community office

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

The VancouverFraser Port Authorityis closing itscommunityofficeafter adecadeintheTrenant Park Squareshopping centreinLadner.

Theoffice will close its doors June29,thefinal dayofits currentlease.

Alex Munro, a senior communicationsadvisor withthe port authority toldthe Optimist that the closureis part of the port’s ongoingefforts to reviewcommunity relationsactivitiesacrossall 16ofitsneighbouring communities.

He saidtheirengagement withthe Delta community willcontinue as part of broadercommunity relationsprogramming, similar to the port’s engagement with fellow port communities such as Vancouver, Surrey and North Vancouver.

The port willcontinue hosting toursandprogrammingthroughout June,andcontinue to be part oflocalcommunity events such asthe

Boundary Bay Airshow in July,the Luminary Festivalin September andtheLadnerTree Lighting Festivalin November.

Whenthecommunityofficecelebrated itsopeningin October 2014,then port president Robin Sylvesternoted it wasanopportunityfor residents to meet port staffwho wouldprovide information aboutactivitiesas wellasongoing andplannedprojects, includingtheproposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project.

Thefederal government in April 2023 announcedthat the project hadfinally been approved, with a lengthylistofconditions attached. Munronoted the best way to stay informedof upcoming eventsand programmingis to subscribe to the port’s communitynewsletterwhile anyone withquestions andfeedback can reach the port at 604-665-9004 oremail:community. feedback@portvancouver.com.

NowordonGeorgeMasseyTunnelreplacementfunding

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

It’s notlookingpromisingthat a secondexit outofLadner will be part of the George Massey Tunnel replacement project.

Deltacouncil recently approved a staff recommendationonwhat meetings municipalofficialsshouldtry to land withtheprovinceduring September’s Unionof BC Municipalitiesconvention,includingone with Ministerof Transportationand Infrastructure Rob Fleming regardingaddinga River Road overpassthat can be a secondexit.

It wasacomponentoftheprevious Liberal government’sbridge project that was scrapped andnotincludedin the current government’s tunnelcrossingplan,whichis scheduled forconstructioncompletionin2030.

TheCityof Delta haslongadvocated fora secondcrossing be includedas partyoftheproject.

Representatives withTransportation Investment Corp. (TI Corp.) madeit

clear to councilduringupdateson theFraser River TunnelProjectthat theprovinceisproceeding withthe environmentalassessmentandprocurementprocess fortheprojectas-is, unlessthe governmentindicatesit has received enoughfundingfromthefederal government to make theaddition.

BasedonPremier David Eby’s recent warof words withthefeds overhow federalfundingis being allocated amongtheprovinces,itdoesn’t sound promisingasno specificcrossing dollarcommitment has even been announced by thefeds.

Eby last week reiterated hisfrustration at the lack offederalfunding onprojects such as the$4.15-billion replacement forthe aging tunnel.

He alsonoted his governmentis considering joining Newfoundlandand Labrador’s court case against thefeds over equalization payments.

Mayor George Harvie,in an interview withthe Optimist earlierthis year, also conveyedfrustration, sayinghe haslostfaithinthefeds.

Harvie was reacting to a news report onfederalfundingfor newhighway infrastructure projects, notingan assurance to fundthe George Massey Tunnel replacementproject had been made years ago butdollars, so far, have yet to be committed.

“Asthe mayor, I reallydon’t have confidenceinthefederal government. They have notprovidedanyassurances that theyare going to fund portionsof the George Massey Tunnel replacementandnofunding at all providing anyfundingforthe secondexit outof Ladner,” said Harvie.

Whenasked aboutthe statusof federaldollars forthe tunnel replacementandthecity’songoing callfora secondexit to be includedintheproject, Fleming toldthe Optimist during anews conference last Decemberthat his government sympathizes withthe City of Delta’s request, butit will be up to whateverfundingarrivesfrom Ottawa.

He saidthereisalready an understanding abouttheimportanceofthe

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Hwy.99corridor,the tunnelandits congestionproblems,andthat they were hopefulthereis going to be an opportunityforthefederal government to deliver “a commitmentthat they’ve explicitly madeona numberof occasions to be afunding partner.”

A recentupdate report to Metro Vancouver’s George Massey Crossing Task Force saidtheprovince’s EnvironmentalAssessmentOffice issued aprocessorderfortheproject on March22,andtheprojectproceeded to the applicationdevelopment and reviewphase oftheenvironmental assessmentprocess.

Theproponentis currentlypreparing an applicationforanenvironmental assessmentcertificateandengaging with First Nationsandthe technical advisorycommittee.

During the application review,there will be an opportunityforthe public to providefeedback duringa public comment period.TI Corp.isexpecting to completetheenvironmentalassessmentprocess beforethefallof2025.

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8am-11am:PancakeBreakfast attheGulfRd.CommunityCenter, AnnualfundraiserforPointRobertsEmergencyPreparedness

July4th Paradestartsatnoon fromBreakersparkinglotonGulfRd. Theme:SmallTownBigHeart.Let’smake thisanIndepen-danceparty!

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CityofDeltalookingatlimiting rightturnsonredlights

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Restricting right turnson redlights could becomeanewmeasureinthe Cityof Delta.

A recent staff response to a recommendation putforward in aletter by theHUB CyclingTFN Delta Committee notesthecityis currentlydeveloping its Vision Zero traffic safety strategy, and willexplorethefeasibilityofthe measure infuture safetyimprovement projects.

The recent letter by theadvocacy group to councilnotesthat thegroupis seekingcouncil’s helpaddressing the pressing issueofenhancing safety at localintersectionsandone such measureinvolves“thethoughtful reconsiderationofallowing right turnson red lights.”

Numerous studies have demonstratedthat removing right turnson redlights can significantly decrease the numberofcrashes, particularly between peopledrivingand people

walking, rollingor cycling, HUB notes.

According to ICBC, approximately60 percentofcrashes occur at intersections, so removing right turnson red lightsisonemore way,alongsideother measures,that can reduceinjuriesand fatalities.

“Inareaswhere right turnson red areallowed, peopledriving tend to prioritize watchingforoncomingtraffic fromtheirleft,often overlooking people walking, cyclingorusingawheelchair to crosstheintersectionontheir right. Anadvance walk signalfor people walkingand cycling can helpmitigate this,” the letter states.

According to HUB, other municipalitiesacross Metro Vancouver,including theCityof North Vancouverandthe Cityof Burnaby, have adopted motions orareexploringmotions to remove right turnson redlights at high-crash intersectionsintheircities.

HUB Cyclingisalsoadvocatingfor province-widelegislationprohibiting right turnson red as part of Motor Vehicle Act Reforms.

CABINET REFINISHING

LiveMusicfrom Soulstream

Children’smagician MikeNorden

BeverageGarden Chinese,Irish,and BhangraDancers

Roaming Entertainment

Children’sActivities, CarnivalGames,and BouncyCastles

Community Booths

BBQhostedbythe NorthDeltaLions

…andmuchmore!

Community

ReachfortheStarsGalaraises$145K

ReachChildand Youth Development Society’s ‘Wishesand Wonder’ Gala on June1,provided an eveningof magicand whimsy at Tsawwassen Springsandafundraising totalof$145,305.

“Onthe surfaceit maylooklikea gala is

just anight offun, but thefunds raised ensure children relyingonprogramsand equipment from Reacharegiventhe life changing services, equipmentandopportunitiestheydeserve,” said Reach eventscoordinator Tamara Veitch in a

news release. “We are so gratefulfor everyone who madeit possible.”

Volunteers worked for months beforethe event planningand gathering donationsforthe auctions. In addition,communityand staff volunteerscomeon boardon

the eveningofthe event to make it possible. In all,250 guests attendedthe evening, includingMP Carla Qualtrough, Delta South MLA Ian Patonand Delta Mayor George Harvie. Tsawwassen First Nation Executive Coun.

Tiana Schellenberg-HamiltonandChrisHamilton performatthe Reach ‘Wishesand Wonder’ Galaon June1.

Taylor Baker began the evening withaheartfelt welcome, while parents Daniel CameronandAmy Bonner each were present to introducethefirst airingoftheir respective familyvideosthat genuinely outlinedthe journeys that resultfrom a child receivingadevelopmentalneedsdiagnosis.

Reach family daughterandfather act Tiana Schellenberg-Hamilton and Chris Hamilton performed two songsand received a standing ovation.

TheAlicein Wonderland themed eveningalso boasted a performance by Delta Youth Theatreactorswho arrivedincostume to pose with guests, volunteeringtheirtime.

Gala guestsalso enjoyed Patonasthe event auctioneer,and emcee Steve Darling, who injectedahighdoseof energy and humour to their evening.

Visitwww.reachchild. org to learn moreand see the gala photoalbum.

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NoticeisherebygiventhatDeltaCityCouncilwillconsidergivingfirst,second,andthirdreadingstothebylawsreferenced belowatitsRegularMeetingat4:00p.m.onMonday,June24,2024intheCouncilChamber,4500ClarenceTaylorCrescent, Delta,BC. WatchLive:TheRegularMeetingwillbebroadcastliveatwww.delta.ca/watchlive.Membersofthepublicwhodonotwish toattendmaylistenandwatchtheproceedingsontheCity’swebsite.VideorecordingsarearchivedontheCity’swebsite.

FileNo.LU009635(BylawNo.8389and8390)

Location:5625LadnerTrunkRoad

Applicant:CraigRogers,DYSArchitecture

Proposal:ApplicationforRezoning,HousingAgreementandDevelopment Permit in ordertoallow constructionof a 146-unitnon-market rental apartmentbuilding.

DeltaZoningBylawNo.7600,2017

AmendmentBylawNo.8389,2024

Toamend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No.7600,2017”byrezoningthe subject propertyfromComprehensiveDevelopmentZoneNo.139(C.D.139)under “DeltaZoningBylawNo.2750,1977”toComprehensiveDevelopmentZone No.47(CDZ47)toallowa146-unitnon-marketapartmentbuilding.

DeltaHousingAgreementBylawNo.8390,2017

ToenterintoaHousingAgreementtosecuretherentalnon-markethousing unitsatbelowmarketratesandtorequiretheownertoenterinalongterm operatingagreementfortheproperty,includingtheapartmentbuilding.

DevelopmentPermitLU009635

DevelopmentPermitLU009635toaddresstheformandcharacteroftheproposedbuilding,whichislocatedintheLadner Village(LV1)DevelopmentPermitArea.

ApprovaloftheDevelopmentPermitisdelegatedtotheGeneralManager,Development,asper“DevelopmentApplication ProceduresBylawNo.8347,2023”.

StaffContact:AlexCauduro–604-952-3163

FORMOREINFORMATIONREGARDINGTHEPROPOSAL

Materialsrelatedtotheproposalsuchastheproposedbylaws,detailedmapsandotherinformationmaybeinspectedatDeltaCity Hall,4500Clarence TaylorCrescent, Delta, BC, Monday to Friday, excludingstatutory holidays from8:30a.m.to4:45p.m.from Thursday,June13,2024toMonday,June24,2024.

Ifyouhaveageneralinquiryregardingtheproposalorifyouwouldlikeassistancetoinspectanyrelevantdocumentation,please contacttheDevelopmentDepartmentbyemailatdevelopment@delta.caorbyphoneat604-946-3380.

Correspondencereceivedupto12:00p.m.onWednesday,June19,2024willbeincludedintheAgendapackage.Correspondence receivedthereafterwillbeprovidedtoCouncilinadvanceoftheCouncilmeeting.Allcorrespondencemustincludeyournameand fulladdressandwillformpartofthepublicrecordforthisproposalandbepublishedontheCity’swebsite.

Email: mayor-council@delta.ca OR Writeto: MayorandCouncil CityofDelta,4500ClarenceTaylorCrescent Delta,BCV4K3E2

SeaSundayobservancewillhonour mariners aroundthe world, recognizing especially,thebraveryofthe10,000sailorsofthe Royal CanadianNavy and its124support vessels,whichplayedavital roleon D-Day, June 6, 1944, at JunobeachinNormandy.

Navaltraditionmarks

SeaSundayatSt.David’s

ELIZABETHMURRAY

Contributing Writer

The raisingofthe Royal Canadian Navy Ensign in the sanctuaryof St. David Anglican Church at 10 a.m. this Sunday, June 23, will signalthe startof Sea Sunday ina parish mindfulofitsproximity to the Salish Seaand the Missions to Seafarers Centre at Roberts Bank.

Sea Sunday observance willhonour mariners aroundthe world, recognizingespecially,the bravery ofthe10,000 sailorsofthe Royal Canadian Navyandits124 support vessels,whichplayed a vital role on D-Day, June 6,1944, at Juno beachin

Normandy.

St. David’s Order of Serviceincludesthe blessing of awreath by Rev. Simbarashe Emmanuel Basviin memoryof soulslost at sea; the ringingof‘8 bells’ to mark the ‘Endofthe Watch’;andtheloweringofthe Naval Ensign to the recorded musicof The Royal Marine Band, Plymouth, performing thetraditional Sunset Ceremony.

Sea Sunday alsogives pause to rememberthat menand woman mariners, deep-sea master mariners, ship’s pilots, fishers, search and rescue units, tugand salvage vesselcrews,are butafew

ofthosewho,along with Allied Navies, maintain a vital Supply Chain.

Theceremonyof castingafloat thememorial wreathinthe main channeloftheFraser River willtakeplacefromthe upperdeck of the Delta Lifeboat to the soundof 8 bells,the Bosun’s calland prayers by Basvi.

Thecommunityis invited to attend St. David’s Tsawwassen whereits marinetheme isafittingtribute to, They that go down to the seas inships.

Service will be followed by light refreshmentsin the parish hall.

Furtherinformation at: www.stdavidsdelta.com.

Community Amateur radiooperators to holdemergency exercise

Field Dayisthis weekend(June 22and 23) at the North40Dog Park Reserve

Membersofthe Delta Amateur Radio Society (DARS) will be participatinginthe Field Day emergencypreparednessexercise, June22 to 23 at the North40 Dog Park Reserve in Delta.

The purposeofthe exerciseis to deploy and operateamateur radio equipmentina remote locationindependent ofexisting powerand communicationinfrastructure.

Sinceitsinceptionin

1933,theannual Field Day event hasgrown to involvemorethan 35,000amateur radio operators in North America.

Theoperators,otherwise knownas“hams,” setup stationsin remote locationsusingemergency power sources suchas generators, batteriesor solar power.

During acontinuous 24-hour period,they attempt to make contact withas many other ama-

teur stationsas possible DARS will be establishing seven radio stations providingcommunicationsusing voice, data and Morsecode.

The park isopen to the publicandall are welcome to visitduringtheoperatinghours from11 a.m. Saturday to 11 a.m.on Sunday.

Formoreinformation, please refer to the DARS website:deltaamateurradio.com/FieldDay.

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StudioOneProfessionalPetGroomingdeliversstress-freeexperienceforalldogbreedsandcats

Just as yourpersonalcareneedsareunique,so tooare yourpet’s.

Youwanta safe,reliable,caring groomer youcan entrust with your furryfamily member,who will leavewiththeirtailwagging. Afterall,ifyou’re looking yourbest andInstagramready,your pet should be happy, healthyandstylish,too.

StudioOne ProfessionalPetGroomingchecksall the boxes. Originallyfounded in Tsawwassen by long-timeexpertgroomer PaulNegrijn,who’s somewhat of acelebrityin the community, has attracted aloyal following of pet parents with his 58-year industryexperience.

Together with newownerand manager, Anu Sharma, theyopened in SouthDelta’s Ladner VillageinMay.The 1,500 square-foot brandnew facility currentlyhas three groomers: Negrijn, Sharma, Nikki(previouslywith PetSmart and specializingin catgrooming)andother support staff.They’re allexperienced in canine behaviour, and body language andachievedthenecessary education as high-levelprofessionaldog groomers.

“Itrained at the WesternDog GroomingSchool andalsoearned twoadditionalcertifications,Dog Talk andCanine Specialist,” says Sharma.“Plus, withthenewfacility,I’m happyto give anyonea tourandanswerany questions peoplemay have.”

Theimportanceofdog grooming

Groomingis essential to your pet’shealthand wellness. Without properand routine grooming care andhygiene—whichrangesfrombathing, nail clipping, earcleaning andmore—yourdog can beat risk fornegative health effects,such as coat issues,skininfections andinjuriesfromovergrown nails,just to name afew.

StudioOne’scomprehensiveservices include packages with prices thatcan vary,dependingon the breedandsize:

BathandBrush:tub scrub, blow dry, brushout, earcleaning,nailtrim,sanitarytrim andpaw padshave;BathandTidy+: includesBath and Brush services,plusfaceand feet trimming;Nail Trimming: forall-sizeddogs,no appointment necessary;NailGrinding,appointmentonly; Full Groom:includesBathandTidyservices, and clipperblade/clipper comb cutonbody and legs, head trim andtailtrim;de-matting not included.

“Wehaveall modernizedequipment,low velocity andhigh velocity driers andtwo bathing

stations,withoneelectric tubthatcan be loweredsobiggerdogscanclimbineasily, and raised according to agroomer’s height,” explains Sharma.

“Weuse high-qualityproducts and various shampoos, medicatedand hypoallergenic aloe vera,and regularshampoos, too. If yourdog requires aspecific kind,has allergies, or anyskin conditions, we usethe appropriateshampoo according to theirneeds.”

Betweenprofessional groomingappointments, Sharma advisestobrush yourdog regularlyto avoid matting,and bring yourdog in whilehe/she is apuppy, so theybecome acclimated withthe process and arelesslikelytobeanxious during latervisits. “It varies withbreed,size, and adog’s coat,but owners shouldbring(larger) dogsinfor groomingbyseven months.”

Studio One features three professionally trainedon-sitegroomers,skilledin groomingdogs and catsofallsizes.

Safetyandstudioareas

Theteamcreatesanenvironment thatmakes yourpet feel safe and comfortable, whichincludes threedogareas,withcagebanks forbothbig andsmalldogs,plus four largeruns forlarge and extra-largedogs. As well,thereare separateareas andgroomingstationsfor cats.

“Wehaveasafetystrap,a noosethat’s loosely attached to thearm onour hydraulic grooming tables, whicharealsoheightadjustable,”reveals Sharma.“Tohelpdogswhomay be anxiousor stressed, we speak to them by name,reassure them,andtalktothem calmly, sotheyknowthat we’resafeandtheythink, ‘oh, thisperson knows me.’”

“Pet parentscanhavepeace of mind when they leavetheir furrycompanion with us,as we provide themostcompassionatecareandrespect forall theanimals.”

“Peoplehaveembraced StudioOneandhave shown us thesameaffection,andI’m very grateful to our Ladner community,”shesays. “We provide averywelcomingatmosphereanda fearfreeenvironment.”

Formoreinformationortobook agroomingappointment,visit studioonegrooming.comorcallthemat 604-943-7812or604-940-9431.

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StudioOneislocatedintheheartof LadnerVillageat4814HavilandSt.

Paul,one of StudioOne’s lead groomers, brings over40 yearsof experience in the petgrooming industry.

FourB.C.andAlbertaGuideDogs sittinginonaShakespeareplay

PHILMELNYCHUK

pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

Four willingprotege puppies, stilllearningthe human world, willtakeanother stepin theirtraining by sittinginon a Shakespeareplay,fortheentire twoanda halfhours.

The labrador puppiesareall abouta yearoldand willaccompany their puppy raisers to a free showof Twelfth Night,in Vancouver,on June30.

Melissa Toong, with B.C. and Alberta Guide Dogs, saidthe event is beingdonein partnership with

Bard onthe Beach, asacross-promotional event.

Bard onthe Beachisproviding free ticketsforthe volunteer puppy raisers while B.C. andAlberta Guide Dogs will hand outbrochuresthat night to the audience.

Thedogs have already been exposed to crowdsand social scenesastheyprepare to become autismor PTSD servicedogsor guidedogsfortheblind.

However, thedogs haven’t yet enteredtheiradvanced training, whichtakesplacewhen they’re about two yearsold.

“It will be a great socialization

opportunityfor ourdogs. The lights, sounds,andenthusiastic clappingare something ourdogs mightnot have hada chance to be exposed to otherwise It is alsoan opportunityfor Bard to demonstrate their support fortheaccessibilityneedsof ourcommunity,” said Toong. “Thisis just abit more focused,inthe sensethat they have to sitthroughout the play.”

Thisisthefirst timeforthe event, sheadded.

Labradorsarealwaysused as guidedogs becauseoftheir temperament, personalityand size, she said.

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B.C. andAlberta Guide Dogsare in partnership with Bard onthe Beach, foracross-promotional event.

LIFESTYLES

SouthDeltaflairfor thisyear’sTheatre UndertheStars

IAN JACQUES

ijacques@delta-optimist.com

Theatre goers who will be enjoying this year’s offeringsfrom Theatre Underthe Stars (TUTS) willlikely seea lotoffamiliarfaces.

South Delta will be well-represented inthe castsof CATS and School of Rock. Recognized asoneofthelongestrunning musicalsofalltime, CATS is a musicaltheatre classic performed entirelyin song.The music reliesheavily on dance totellits story abouta tribeofexceptional cats calledthe Jellicles, basedon T.S. Eliot’s whimsical Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats. CATS directorAshleyWright, choreographer Julie Murphy,and music director Sean Bayntun willbringafresh newvision to the TUTS stage, featuring acontemporary, Vancouver-inspired urbanalley settingand characters clothed inhighly stylized costumes.

South Deltansin CATS includes:

School of Rock is basedonthe2003 hit Jack Blackfilmofthe same name and has toured acrosstheglobe since itscriticallyacclaimedBroadway debut in2015. The musicalfollows wannabe rock star, Dewey Finn,whofakeshis wayinto a teacher role at an uptight private school to make some quick cash.

Featuringanensembleoftalented youth musiciansfrom School of Rock Vancouver,director Tracey Power, choreographer Matthew Rossoff,and musicdirector Eliza De Castro are thrilled to bring the “rabble-rousing rock score” to the TUTS stage.

South Deltans to note inthe cast include: Madison Tchirand Eric Timuss.

TUTS ison stagefrom July 5 to Aug. 24 at Stanley Park’s iconic Malkin Bowl. Fortickets and furtherinformation, visit: tuts.ca.

ContactIanat ijacques@delta-optimist.com or 604-998-3616

Oiland Watershowcloses June23

CLAIREMAXWELL

Contributing Writer

Dozensofartistsand artlovers filledthe South DeltaArts Guild Gallery on June6 to celebratethe annual juried fundraising artshowOiland Water withanightofartand music.

A baroqueviolinduo complementedthe eclecticand classicalcollection of100 paintings by artists chosenfromall over B.C. atGallery1710in

Tsawwassen.

On display until June 23,thereisa painting for everyonethis year at thisincredibleannualart show.

Professional painter Deborah Tilby,who holds the statusofOil Painters ofAmerica Master, Manager ChakaraBrown attheestablished White Rock Gallery,and Leanne Christie,the popular urban painterwhose work is availablethroughthe VancouverArt Gallery,

reviewed the morethan 300 submissions to make thefinal choicesforthe show. Localand wellestablishedartist Micheal Abrahams wasalsoon hand to sponsoran award forCreativityand Visual Exploration.

Withanadded twist this year,anew category City Favouriteshonouring three additional paintingsfromcityofficials was included to representthe Cityof Delta.

First-time jurors Delta

Police Chief Neil Dubord, Delta Fire Chief Guy McKintuckand Coun. DylanKruger eachchose theirfavourite painting to be highlightedthroughouttheshow.

Tophonours went to Reha Sakarfor Sunrise, Drew KeilbackforTree of Lifeand Cara Bainfor Emerge.

All paintingsinthe show,includingthe winnersare availablefor purchase.

Gallery1710isopen

fromnoon to 4 p.m. on Thursdays, Saturdaysand SundaysandFriday from noon to 8.

The gallery islocated at 1710, 56th Streetin Tsawwassen.

PHOTO COURTESY SDARTIST’S GUILD

South DeltaArtist’s Guild Oiland Watershow wasonJune 6.

Janet Gigliotti, Heather Thwaites and Julia Kelleway.

KRISTINE COFSKY PHOTO

Janet Gigliottistarsin CATS.

CHURCHDIRECTORY

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

3900 ArthurDrive, Ladner 604-946-4522

sacredheartparish.ca

Community

AskHim to Father you today

Ephesians3:14-15 (NIV) “Forthis reason I kneel beforethe Father, fromwhom every family inheavenandon earth derivesits name.”

AllSaintsAnglican Church 4979-44A Avenue,Ladner 604-946-9179 •604-946-4224

JoinusSunday Worship @10am WednesdayService @10am followedbyBibleStudy Formoreinformation www.allsaintsladner.orgor call604-946-8413. 4755ArthurDrive,Delta

1115 –51AStreet Tsawwassen Rector

Rev.SimbarasheBasvi

SundayService10am

Wed.Service11am

604-943-4737

st.davidsdelta51@gmail.com www.stdavidsdelta.com

Last Sunday was Father’s Day. Just like Mother’s Day, Father’s Day can be a hard day, for several reasons. For thosewho were not able to have kids,for those who hadacomplicated relationship withtheir father,forthosewho just lostafather,forfathers whofeel like theyfailed asafather,andfor many other reasons, Father’s Day can be difficult

Thereisno such thing asa perfect earthlyfather. We are allflawed and have thingsfrom our past we regret. That is all part of maturing. If we aregrowing, we will

Sundaysat10:00a.m. Rev.Jason Truell

中文主日崇拜 10:00a.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”

Minister’s Minute

JEFF GERMO LadnerBaptistChurch

become awareofthings in our past that we wish wewould have donedifferently.

More than 30 years ago, asI wasgrappling withthesethings. I prayed to my Fatherin Heavenandasked Him to fathermeinthe ways that my earthlyfather wasincapableofdoing. He has beenfaithfulall my life.

NowasIlook back, I can have compassionon my fatherandon myself and be thankful to my Heavenly Fatherfor His goodness. No matterhow good yourfather wasor wasn’t, we have a Godin Heavenwhoismoreloving, morecompassionate, more nurturing, and more generousthan we could everimagine.And He is good. Whynotask Him to Father you today?

Nobody isexempt fromthis humancondition. That’s okay My father wasnota perfect father. Neither washis father,nor hisfather’s father.Andif Ruthand Icould have had kids I would have been farfrom the perfectfather.

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NationalIndigenous Peoples Day

TFN’sNathanWilsontalksabouttruthandreconciliation

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

It wasanopportunity to learn about Indigenousheritage and culturaltraditions at a recent VancouverFraser Port Authority Connecting Communitiespresentation by Nathan “Kaanaax Kuwoox” Wilson.

The session at the port authority’sLadnercommunityofficeon June13 wasalso a chance to learnfromthe engaging storyteller aboutthe Indigenousand geographical history ofthelocalarea,as well asa First Nation perspectiveon truthand reconciliation.

Wilson,a Tsawwassen First Nationmemberandthe Delta SchoolDistrict’s Indigenous culturalmentor, specializesin sharinghis culture withothers ininteractiveandmeaningful ways, havinganopenconversation withthosein attendance at

the recent event.

Describinghimselfas a “knowledge keeper,” Wilson is Daklaweidi(killer whale clan)throughhis Tlingitand Southern Tuchone (Yukon Territory)ancestry, Coast Salish of Musqueamdescent.

GrowingupinLadnerin a familyoffishers, andlearning much aboutthe landfrom hisgrandfather, Wilsonalso worked with First Nations youth for many years.

He saidheisencouraged that many TFN youth,who will be futureelders, are making an effort to learntheir language andembracetheir culture.

Explaininghow Indigenous cultureisuniqueinthat the many First Nationsacross Canada have their own languages, customsandtraditions, Wilson saidhefeelsgrateful many Canadians have decided to take upthe journeyoftruth

and reconciliation. He saidhe hasnoexpectationsonothers andtheonlyexpectationhe has isonhimself.

“Andthat expectationis to walk with peoplewhoareon this journeyoftruthand reconciliation.

“How canIask you to walk onatrail I’mnot walkingon?” heasked.

“I will walk hand-in-hand with you.I willhelp you with questions.I will be there to help figure stuff out, becausethat is anopenconversationI have with studentsquiteoften.

“When youcometalk to me andaskquestions aboutideas or First Nations’ perspectives, it’s a safeplaceandI won’thold any judgment. I won’t have anyarguments...If youcome wanting to know more, Iam here.”

In 2021, Wilson wasa cowinnerofthe Rotary Clubof

mentor.

Tsawwassen’s Community Peace Builder Award.

Wilson was recognized for his work as Indigenous culturalenhancement facilitator withthe Delta School District, enablinga betterunderstanding and appreciation of Indigenous history and culture.

In 2023,he received aCity of Delta Mayor’s Achievement Awardinthe category of “Difference Maker” in recognitionforhis work with students andencouraging people to

On June 21st We Celebrate NationalIndigenousPeoples Day!

We arecommitted to reconciliationand recognizethe importance ofimplementingCalls to Action, particularly Call to Action 92, whichemphasizes economic reconciliation throughbusiness. Wefirmly believein thepower of partnerships andcollaboration with Indigenouscommunities.

learnmore aboutthehistory of Indigenous peoples,as wellas reflectonwhat reconciliation means to them.

He alsoledaprojectin whichthe school districtcommissioned Wave Warrior,an ocean-going, 39-foot fibreglass journey canoe, part of the Paddling TogetherProgram.

Wilson saidheis currently working withthe schooldistrictinorganizingaTruthand Reconciliation Walkon Sept. 27,three days prior to Truth and Reconciliation Dayon Sept.30.

He’s hoping every school can participateineithera main community walkora walk around schoolgrounds. He saidhehopes people won’t simply regard it asanotherholiday, buttakethe opportunity to have aconversation orlearn something aboutwhat that daymeans.

SANDOR GYARMATI PHOTO Wilsonis Delta School District’sIndigenouscultural

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Schooldistricthonoursrich,diverseculturesforspecialday

DIANEJUBINVILLE

DistrictPrincipal, Indigenous Education

National Indigenous Peoples Day,celebrated annuallyon June21,is anopportunityforall Canadians to recognize andhonourthe rich and diverse cultures,histories,andcontributions of Indigenous peoplesin Canada.

This dayisnot just a celebration, buta powerful reminderofthe enduring strength, resilience, andvibrancyof First Nations, Inuit,and Métiscommunities.

We need onlylisten to thenews daily to hear the partnershipsthat are developing withlocal First Nationsin many

cities to addresscommunitydevelopment, governanceandenvironmental stewardship

National Indigenous Peoples Dayisacelebrationoftheseachievementsandcontributions andanopportunity for everyone to learnfrom and with Indigenous peoples.

For several yearsnow, inthe B.C. education system, Indigenous knowledge and perspectives have been incorporated into the curriculum,fostering amoreinclusiveand accurateunderstanding of Canada’s history and promoting reconciliation.

Indigenous students are seeingtheir culture

representedin books, resourcesandinthe physicalaspectsofthe building.

Otherprovinceslook

Seaspanispleased to recognize theculturesand traditionsof theFirst

IndigenousPeoples

to theexample B.C. has setfortheirprogress on thisimportant curriculumdevelopment.

In Delta, many stu-

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dents self-identifywhen they have the district’s culturalmentorvisit their classroomsand schools. Whenthe

students canconnect with rolemodels,they becomemoreconfident intheir ownidentity.

This year, students at North Delta Secondary areleadinga National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration at their school.

There will be games, cultural dancesand, of course,food for students and families.

Throughoutthe monthof June,in recognitionofthis day, the Indigenous educationdepartment will be acknowledgingand raisingup Indigenous voicesduring weekly virtual Monday morning acknowledgmentsopen to all Delta schoolsand staff.

NationalIndigenousPeoplesDayisdedicatedtorecognizingtheprofound contributions,richheritage,andenduringresilienceofIndigenousPeoples. ThisisanopportunityforourcommunitytolearnfromIndigenousexperiences andtodeepenourunderstandingoftheirhistory,heritage,andculture. JunealsomarksNationalIndigenousHistoryMonth,atimeofrecognitionof FirstNations,Métis,andInuitPeoples,includingtheiruniqueheritage, languages,culturalpractices,andbeliefs.

TheCityofDeltaexpressesgratitudetoTsawwassenFirstNationand MusqueamIndianBand,whoenrichourcommunitybysharingtheirartsand culture,participatinginourevents,andcollaboratinginthestewardshipof ourregion.

Deltaacknowledgesthatwearesituatedontheshared,traditional,ancestral, anduncededterritoriesofthesc

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m,andotherCoastSalish Peoples.WeextendourheartfeltthankstoallFirstNationsforthe opportunitytocelebrateNationalIndigenousPeoplesDayandtolearn throughoutNationalIndigenousHistoryMonth.

PHOTO COURTESY DELTA SCHOOLDISTRICT

The Delta SchoolDistrict’s Wave Warrior canoe.

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AmessagefromTFNChiefLauraCassidy

National Indigenous Peoples Dayisa day forall to celebrate Indigenous cultureand heritage in Canada.

Asoneof just eight First Nations withamodern treaty in B.C.,itisaunique featureof Tsawwassen First Nation,andI want to takethisopportunity

to share about ourmoderntreaty,alsoknown asthe Tsawwassen Final Agreement.

Thetreaty, signed in 2009,isthefirstofits kindin B.C.,although we learnedalotfrom our Nisga’a Nation relations, whoalsonegotiated atreaty inadifferentprocess.

Ourtreaty is atri-partite agreement between Tsawwassen First Nation, theProvinceof B.C. and Canada.

Thetreaty affirms our inherent right to selfgovernment, which our peoples have practised sincetimeimmemorial.

Importantly,italso

createsaframework for protectingandimplementingthese rights withinthe Canadian legal system, making it afundamental step towards reconciliation.

Though we are just 15 yearsinto ourtreaty journey, we have already seen positiveimpacts

Firstandforemost, has been to reclaimand celebrate our self-governance, our lands, our lawsand our values. For many of us,this work has rekindled ourpridein our cultureandidentity as Tsawwassen,andas Indigenous peoples.

guageprograms to help supportthe revitalization ofthe hun’qumi’num language.

We often saythat the treaty is nota “divorce” from B.C. or Canada, but a“marriage.”

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More tangible benefitsinclude significant investmentsininfrastructureandfacilities to provide servicesthat most Canadianstakefor granted,like paved roads, drinking water, and sewagetreatment.

We have also worked hard to provide culturally relevant child-care, education,training, health, andother supports to our communitymembers, andthese servicescontinue to grow each year.

We arehere to stay. We continue to work closely with ourtreaty partnersas wellas our localneighbours, and we have learned that when Indigenouscommunities thrive, thosearoundus alsothrive.

Throughtreaty, we also regainedtrue ownership ofasmall portionof our traditional territory and through our laws,the land willnever again be alienated from our people.

Forexample, Tsawwassen has welcomedthousandsof residentson to our lands through multiplehousingdevelopments over the last decade,helping to combatthe current housingcrisis.Other developmentsfacilitated by thetreaty include Tsawwassen Millsand Tsawwassen Commons shoppingcentres, which provideconvenienceand localemployment.

We have undertaken significantengagement on land-useplanning withthe goalof managing our landsforfuture generations.

We are proudofthese contributions to thelocal economy.

The spiritof National Indigenous Peoples Day isfor everyone, both Indigenous andnonIndigenous, to learn, celebrate, and uplift our culture together.

OneinitiativeIam proud to share is ourcommunity farm, which allows us to sustainably supply food to our nationand to teach future generations aboutfarming, whichis important with so much farmlandin our region.

Iamproud to say that ourtreaty also works inthe spiritof coming together, workingalongsideother governments andcommunities toward benefitsfor all.

We have also been able to invest significantlyin our language and culture. This yearalone, we have erected three house postswhich tell stories of Tsawwassenlegends, demonstrating strong ties to our Coast Salish culture in ourcommunity andthe passingof our culturalknowledge to our youngones.

We also have several youthinfull-time lan-

At theendofthe day, thetreaty is a toolthat hasenabled our strong leaders to pursue our ownvisionand to begin to addressthe harmsof colonization.

Whilethese harms cannot be solved overnight, or even over15 years, thetreaty has helped us to set our own pathand to walkdown it holding ourheadshigh.

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TsawwassenFirstNationbusinessonAPTN’sBears’Lair

PHILMELNYCHUK

pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

Steven Stark, and his business Glen-TSI Projects towing,didn’t manage to winthe recent episodeof Bears’ Lair, whichisOK, becausethe Tsawwassen-based businessisalready upand running.

Stark appeared onthe June4episodeofthe APTNshow, similar to CBC’s Dragon’s Den,in whichupstartentrepreneurs make pitchesfor investingintheir business.

“I thinkanyexposure is good exposure,” Stark said.

“It wasa good experience. It’s the second time(season)theshow has beenon. It’s start-

ing to gain somemore momentum. It’s just nice to have that platformfor Indigenous businesses across Canada.”

He’s nowa potential judgefor seasonthree of theshow.

On Bears’ Lair, would-beentrepreneurs pitch their business ideas, butinstead of having businesspros invest witha return expected, cash awards aregiven outright, with episode winners claiming$10,000,while the contestantsonthe season’sfinaleareeligible to win$100,000.

Mentoringisalsoprovided to all participants. If Stark had won,the extra cash would have helped withbranding and marketing ofthe

for six majorbridgesin Metro Vancouver.

Hiscompany, Tsawwassen Shuttles Inc., wasalready providing street-sweeping servicesfor Mainroadwhen thecompany suggested hebranchinto towing.

He startedthe tow truck business under an agreement with Mainroad,providing stand-by towing service to just twobridges.

Indigenous partnership they’ve ever had,”he said.

Starkalso spoke at the recent Indigenous Partnerships Success Showcase that took place June5and6in Vancouver.

Whileindigenous businessesare popping upacross Canada, B.C. iswhereit’s at, Stark said.

“B.C. is the hubof reconciliation.

Hisbiggest success arethe dailyinteractions of meeting people every dayandconnecting with them, understanding that if he goes to a meeting, he’s takenthetime to get to know some of the peoplethere.

“Relationships matter,” he said,notingthat is alwaysunique between twoindividuals.

towing businesswhich gotinto gear earlier this year.

Glen-TSI partners with Mainroad Lower Mainland Contracting andprovides towing

Glen TSInow has sixtrucks and seven drivers to cover accidents and breakdowns thattakeplaceonthe Queensborough,Alex Fraser, Knight Street, Port Mann,Pitt Riverand Pattulo bridges.

“(Mainroad) has been anamazing partner to work with. I’mtheir first

“There are204unceded nations in B.C. and so you are seeinga boom of Indigenous business wanting to start, butnot knowing where to start.

“There’s alotmore to come,” headded.

Whenitcomes to succeedingin business, Starkfollowsa basic approach.

“I’vealways said,from whenI wasa kid,I came up withaquote called, ‘persistence overcomes resistance.’”

Constant gentle pressure overthe years will change the perspective ofa business, headded. Stark saidhe’s has had greatmentors in hislife.

“Thementeeisnow mentoring the mentors,” headded.

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StevenStarkmakes his pitchona recentepisodeofthe Bears’Lair onAPTN.

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DPD,TFNbuilduniquepolicingmodel

A/SGT. JEFFMILLER

Deltapolice/Tsawwassen FirstNation Service Team

National Indigenous Peoples Day,on June21, isa dayfor peopleacross Canada to celebratethe uniqueheritage,diverse culturesandcontributionsof First Nations, Inuitand Metis people.

Since2006,the Delta Police Department has provided policing services to Tsawwassen First Nation,intheformof a non-uniformedliaison officer,who has built relationshipsinthecommunityandacted as a conduit betweenDPD andTFN,amongother responsibilities.

In 2018,in response to thegrowth at TFNand

theneedsofthe community,theDPD partnered withTFNfurtherandcreated the Tsawwassen First Nation Service Team.

The service teamis a uniformed team, dedicated to TFNLands, responsiblefor responding to callsfor service,conductingproactive policing and outreach inthecommunity,ina culturally safe way. I’mfortunate to have beenamember of this team sinceitsinception.

Since2018,theDPD andTFN have been working together to buildthis unique policingmodel, basedon relationship building, collaboration, andtrust.

TheDPD regularly collaborates withTFN’s

servicesandthecommunity, to address reasons fortraditionallynegative interactions with police.

TheDPDandTFN usea Community Justice Team,whichincludesthe liaison,aprobationofficer,adedicated Crown counselandaTFN outreach worker, to blend thetraditional justice methodsof Indigenous communitiesand western justicemethods.

Thismodel hasproven comprehensiveand effective at reducing recidivismandencouraging reconnectionand healing.

Despitethehistorical relationship between policeand Indigenous people,defined by colonialism, racismbiasand

discrimination,TFN has welcomed our teamand madeusfeel part ofthe community. When our teamisn’t responding to calls, we can be found at the Youth Centre,engaging withthe youth, at the Elders’ Centre, sharingamealand learning fromtheelders, visiting members in theirhomes to ensurethey’re cared for,or at oneofthe many communityand cultural events.

On June21,I will be celebratingthe Indigenous people, particularly the people of Tsawwassen First Nation. I will be celebrating theirunderstanding, their many talents,their generosity,their love, andtheir friendship.

DELTA POLICE PHOTO

Picturedlefttoright;TFNmembersClint Gurniak and KarlMorgan,accompanied by A/Sgt. Jeff Miller in frontoftheDPDHouse Post,designedand carved by Morgan.

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LegendofPrincessTsawwassa

Thelegend tellsus aboutthefirst people wholived in Tsawwassen, andhowPrincess Tsawwassa becametheir chief.

In themountains where our peopleused to live, the winters were very coldand hard.

Chief Tsaatzendecided that thetribeshould move to a betterplace.

In the spring, they travelleddown theFraser Riverand settled. They calledtheirnewhome Tsawwassen,which means, “Land Facingthe Sea.”

Soonaftertheirarrival, a daughter was born toChief Tsaatzen. Her name was Tsawwassa. Shegrewup to be very wise and beautiful.

Tsawwassa wasnotonly very good at her chores, butshealsoplayed in the war-gamesand went hunting withthe young menofthetribe.

Allthe young men wanted to marry Tsawwassa. They would fast outsideherfather’s longhousefor days to winherheart. Still, Tsawwassadidnottake a husband. Shedidnot want to becomeahomemaker. She wanted to wanderinthedeep forestandonthe beach. Some days,she would go swimmingfar outinthe ocean.

Tsawwassa was so wise that Tsaatzen wanted her to be chiefafterhis death. Tsawwassa didnot want to upsetherbroth-

ers, so she saidthat they should have acontest. They would set outin differentdirectionsand lookforfood Theone whobrought back the most kindsoffood for thetribe would be the new chief.

Afterafew days, Tsaatzen’s sons came back with meat from deer, bear,and panther, as wellasbirds, salmon, and berries. They counted the food and began to cookit. Soon, Tsawwassa returned. She had everythingherbrothers had brought, andmore.

Tsawwassa knew more aboutthe seathanher brothers. She had caught salmon,as wellastrout, andshellfish,whichshe laid at herfather’s feet.

Buildingmeaningful relationships towardsastrongand shared future

TheVancouver Fraser Port Authorityis working to create meaningfulandlong-term relationshipswithFirstNations whosetraditional territoriesandtreatylandsintersectthe landsand watersofthe Portof Vancouver.

In2021, wewere pleasedtosigntwolandmarkagreements withtheMusqueamIndianBandand TsawwassenFirst Nation. These represent acommitment to work together inamannerbasedonprinciplesofmutual respectand reconciliation.

Learnmoreat:portvancouvercom/Indigenous-relations

Chief Tsaatzen was very impressed withhis daughter, butnot just for the meat andfishthat shebroughthome.

Tsawwassa hadalso found wildonions. When sheaddedheronions to the cooking pot, the smell made everyone very hungry and very happy. It wasthen that everyoneknewthat Tsawwassa should be the new chief.

Every spring, even to this day, you cansmell the wildonionsintheair at Tsawwassen Beach.

Many people walk right past them, without noticing, the same way our peopledid before Chief Tsawwassa.

- Submitted by Tsawwassen First Nation

TFNSports Field.

Thankyoutoallofour VOLUNTEERS!

InRecognitionof NATIONALINDIGENOUSPEOPLESDAY JUNE21,2024

DELTAFIREDEPARTMENT WOULDLIKETORECOGNIZEAND CELEBRATEONJUNE21, NATIONALINDIGENOUSPEOPLESDAY.

Thisisadaytoacknowledgeand celebratewiththeFirstNations, InuitandMetispeopletheirwonderfuland distinctheritage,language, culturalpracticesandspiritualbeliefs!

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NationalIndigenous PeoplesDay

Islandershostingday oflacrosseforNIPD

Proceedsfromspecial eventtosupport I-Sparc

IAN JACQUES ijacques@delta-optimist.com

TheDelta Islanders areproud to hosttheir thirdannual lacrosse daytohonour National Indigenous Peoples Day.

On Saturday, June22, at theLadner Leisure Centre, the lacrosse association willhostthree games withallproceeds fromthe gate and ajersey raffle goingtosupport I-Sparc(Indigenous Sport, PhysicalActivity &Recreation Council).

I-Sparchelps remove barriersallowing

Indigenous athletesthe abilitytoplaysports.

Therewillalsobean eventday barbecue as wellas twoperformances fromthe Wild Mocassin Dancers.

“I-Sparc is sucha greatfitin termsof what we offerthecommunity in termsof playing lacrosse and what they offerin termsof helping Indigenous athletesplay the games,” said Islanders clubpresidentMatt Hoegg. “It’sa realcool connection with I-Sparc. We have designeda specialjerseythat the

Peoples Day

playerswill wear,and we willdo asilentauction that nightandalltheproceedsfromthe auctionas well asthe gate.”

TheJB2 Islanderswill hostNorth Shoreat2 p.m.,the JB1Islanders willhostMaple Ridgeat 5p.m.andthe daywraps up at 8p.m.,when the Junior AIslanderswill hostNew West.

“Forus,it’sjustagreat chance to be involved in thecommunity,celebrate Indigenous culture, especiallywith theconnection to lacrosse.It’sjusta greatday for us,” he said.

TheDeltaIslanders willbe holding asilent auction forthese jerseysthatplayerswill wearduringtheir gameon June 22-- part of aday-longcelebrationof lacrossefor NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay.

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Peoples Day

JUNE 21,2024 ~#NIPD2024

Aday to recognize and celebrate theheritage, diverse cultures,and contributionsof FirstNations,Inuit,andMétispeoples

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Ian.Paton.MLA@leg.bc.ca /IanPatonDelta

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Youmustincreaseyourself-esteemto succeed professionally, emotionallyand personally. Respectyourselfand recognizeyour valuetogrow.

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Are you ready to dig into a bowl ofdelicious blueberries? Perhaps you’readdinga handful to yourmorning smoothie? Regularly eatingblueberriesisnotonly tasty, butit canalso be excellentfor your overall health.

Whilethe term “superfood” has becomecontroversial becauseitisnow seenasa marketingploy andthere’sno standardized listofcriteria to designateafood as “super,” blueberries have often been touted asespecially nutritious. That’s because blueberriesarenotonly lowin calories, butthey’re alsofullof nutrientsthe bodyneeds to thrive.

Healthlineindicates blueberriesareamong

themost nutrient-dense berries. A cupcontains only85 calories,andin that servinga person can enjoy3.6gramsoffibre, 16 percentofthe daily value(DV) ofvitamin C; 24 percentofthe DV of vitaminK;and22 percent ofthe DV of manganese.

Oneofthe main benefitsofblueberriesisthat theyare rich inantioxidants. Producedasa natural resultofmetabolism orexposure to pollution, cigarettesmokeandalcohol,free radicalsaremoleculesthat damage cells overtime.Antioxidants create barriers around cells to helpprotectthem from damage by free radicals.

Blueberriesarenotonlylowin calories, they’refullofnutrientsthebody needstothrive.

Thehigh solublefibre content ofblueberries can make them strong alliesinthefight against cholesterol. Solublefibre binds to bileinthe gut. Bileis madeof cholesterol andother substances that need to be removed

fromthe body. Lowering cholesterolhelpsprevent or reduce risk ofheart disease.

In relation to heart health,blueberriesalso mayhelp reduceblood

pressure,which can be beneficialfortheheart andbrain. Healthline reportsthat in aneightweek study, people with obesitywho hadhigh risk ofheartdisease noted a

four to six percent reductioninblood pressure afterconsuming two ounces of freeze-dried blueberries per day. Additional studies have uncovered similarblood pressure-lowering abilitiesofblueberries.

Individualsconcerned with keepingtheirbrains sharp may want to consideraddingblueberries to themix of foods they eat regularly. Since blueberrieslowerblood pressure,more blood can flow to the brain,which improvescognitivefunction.

Blueberriesare powerhousesof nutritionand peopleofall ages can benefitfrom consuming them regularly.

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Did youknowthatsomepeoplefirstlearntheymayhave serioushealthconditionsfrom aroutineeyeexam?The overallhealthofyoureyescanprovidekeyinformation

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EveryyearDeltaHospitalandCommunityHealth Foundationtrulybenefitsfromfundraisersthatare organizedbypeoplelikeyou,doingwhatyoulove, tohelpsupporttheDeltaHospitalcampus.Proceeds fromtheseeventscanbeallocatedtoHospital’s GreatestNeedsortospecificfundssuchas our$18.25million‘ComingHome’Campaignfor thenewBeedieLong TermCareCentretoreplace Mountain ViewManor.

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Iamafraidofthedentist.Willsedation workforme?

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Therealestatemarket in Ladnerhas beenexperiencingsteady growth,witha noticeableuptick in bothproperty values and demand. This trend is driven by buyersseeking more space anda community-oriented lifestyle, particularly in thewake of thepandemic.Detached homesand townhouses areespecially popular, offering more room forfamilies andhome offices. As arealtorspecializing in Ladner,Irecommend potential buyersact quicklyand beprepared for competitivebidding,aswell-priced homesoftenreceive multiple offers soon afterlisting.

How oftenshould Ireplacethetires onmytrailer?

Trailertiresaresubjectedtoheavy loadsand hightemperatures. Lotsof recreationaltrailers seeuseforjust afew months oftheyear,and thensit idleforlongperiods oftime.

Agoodruleofthumb isto consider replacing yourtrailertiresafter7yearsofservice. Factorssuchashowtheyarestored, exposuretoUVandozone,howheavy of aloadtheycarry, andhow theyhavebeen maintainedall contributetohow longthetire can remaininservice.

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DELTA SPORTS BlueJaysstartquestforanothernationaltitle

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Withadeep roster, loaded withtalent at every position,the Delta Blue Jays 15u Bantamprep squadlooks poised to get ashot at athird straight Ray Carter Cup national championship.

The Blue Jays came secondin2019 atnationals and won goldin2022and 2023.

Witha currentfirstplaceleague recordof 44-5andadvancing to the next roundofthe2024 AAA provincialqualifying tournamentfor nationals, headcoach CamFrickis very pleased withthe season todate.

“It’s been good. Competitiveleaguethis yearforus withlotsof strong teamsandlotsof close games,” he said.“We

have a deep roster –16 playersand everyoneis solid. Battlingafewinjuries rightnow, but we’ve beenplaying well.”

Thequalifying tournamentisabitdifferent this year withall AAA teams ranked in a March Madness stylebracket with27 teamsin total. Five teams received byesin the first round,includingthe Blue Jays.

On Monday night (June 10),infrontofa packed house at Winskill Park,the numberone seeded Blue Jays beat the Chilliwack Cougars8-0 to advance to roundthree.

“It wasprobably our best gameofthe season. They [Chilliwack]threw their best pitcher,he was 6-0 beforethe gameand we did really well against him,” saidFrick.

Delta willplay the num-

The DeltaBlueJays15u BantamPrepteambeattheChilliwackCougars 8-0 on June10at Winskill Parkin Tsawwassen.

bereight seed Whalley Chiefson Monday, June 24 at 6 p.m. at Winskill Park in the roundofeight.

“I see the benefitsof thisqualifying tourna-

mentandthe change in format. It savesontravel insteadofhostingone tournament at theendof the season to qualify,” he said. “Forus,Ithinkit’s

better to play one tournament, butIliketheformat. It’s morecompetitive and gives everyonea chance There have been some upsets. There are only

eight teamsnow,and at least two teamsthat were outsidethe top20,are nowinthefinaleight.”

The Blue Jays willalso be hostingthe2024 Kyle Losse Memorial Bantam tournament overthe Canada Daylong weekend.Alsoplaying will be a teamfrom Tsawwassen Amateur Baseball Association–the Athletics -forthefirst timealongside12other BantamPrep teams.

Games will be heldon Friday, June28,through to Monday, July 1, at Ray Carter Field at Winskill andthe Bantam Field at Winskill.

“The kidslove it They love playingbig games,” said Frick. “The crowd wasgreatforthe Chilliwack gameandthe guys are certainlyenjoyingthe season.”

Sun Devilswrap trackandfield seasonatprovincials in Nanaimo

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Thehigh schooltrackandfield seasonwrappedup withtheprovincial championshipsin Nanaimo earlierthis month.

The South Delta Secondary Sun Devils capped their season by sending eight athletes to the championships.

Roo Jacobsledthe way, earning a

medalfora great secondplacefinish jumping1.60 m in Grade8 boys’high jump.

He alsoplaced15thinthe 200mand 19thinthe100m.

Miguel Phillipsfinishedfourthin the800mand10thinthe400m, Adalia Lekakisfinishedeightinthe 800m, and11thinthe1500m, Nick Veenstra finishedninthin long jump, Jadede Fondaumierefinished12thinthe

800mand21stinthe400m, Fabian Benedyczukfinished18thinthe800m, Audrey Thompsonfinished23rdinshot putand Mei Satofinished24thinthe 100m hurdles.

“We hadasmall butmighty team fortrackandfieldthis year,” saidhead coach Jen Condonopoulos,who was assisted by fellow SDSS teach Richard Hortnessand volunteercommunity coaches Jim Noeland Caleb Hartwig.

“Theminimeetsin April were wet andcold, but we braved the weather to compete against ourfellow athletes from Delta.Afterthe DeltaDistrict Championships,13 athletesandthree relay teamsqualifiedforthe South Fraser Championshipsinmid-May. The weather was beautifuland sunny- perfectfortrackandfield.Ofthose13 athletes,ninequalifiedforprovincialsand we ended up sendingeight.”

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ExpansiveOCEANVIEWSfromthis stunning,18yearsyoung,executiverancher w/walkoutlowerlevel.Themainfloor seamlesslyblendsmodernopen-concept designw/traditionallivingspaces.Gourmet kitchenw/largecenterisland.Bright& cozyliving roomw/gasfireplace.Spacious primarysuitew/aluxurious5-pieceensuite &dualwalk-inclosets.Qualityfinishings& amenitiesw/comfortinmind.Nestledona quietnothrough road,on asundrenched meticulouslymanicuredsouthfacinglot.

644BluegrousePlace

Tsawwassensprings golfcourseis resortstylelivingatit’sfinest.Beautifulopen &bright 2bdrm &denwith 2 fullbathroomsandlargeheateddeck. ThiscondohasspectacularviewsofgolfcourseandNorthShoremountains featuring11’ceilings,gourmetkitchen,largeprimarybdrm,big walkinclosetandspa-likeensuite.Enjoythe endless180degreegolfcourse,NorthShoremountainsandbeautifulsunsets. Thisunitcomeswith 2parkingspaces closetoelivatortandbikeroom. WalkingdistancetoTsawwassen FitnessCentre, PatQuinn’sRestaurant,Nat’s, Coffee,Newman’sandTsawwassenMills.Don’tmissthisfabulouscondo.

ROYALOAKS 2BEDROOM&DEN

2Bedroomsanddenongroundlevelinroyaloaks.Greatdevelopmentandlocation, walking distancetoallamenitiesand veryquietlocation. Thisunitwithitssizeandextraden rarelycome tomarketsodon’tmiss your chanceto owninthisfabulousdevelopment. Thisniceunitisingood conditionwithundatedappliances.

Build yourdreamhomeonthebestviewlotinTsawwassenwith280degreeview.Thispropertyisthemoststructurally engineeredlotonTsawwassen’sWestern Bluff.New B.C.higherdensitypolicieswillallow2 units,biggersquare footage(3,000to3,500sqft)andDeltawillallowabasement.Deltahallwillprioritizealldevelopmentpermitsand arefullyinsupportofbuilding.Locationis a10,viewis12andbestpricedpropertyontheMarket.

$1,899,000

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27-4292WOLF WAY

Welcome to Boardwalk!Immaculate &bright 3bed &3bathENDunit locatedinTsawwassen’soceanfront community byAquilini.Modern WestCoastarchitectureoffers aspaciousopenfloorplanwith oversizedwindows,9ft ceilingsandgorgeouschef’s kitchenopening upontodeck overlookingquietparkette. Thelayoutallows foran entertainmentsizediningtable &fullsizedliving roomfurniture. Good sizedbedroomsmakesthistheperfect familyhome.Upgradesinclude EVCharger,pulloutshelvesinpantry &upgradedS/Sappliances. Unitoffersoneofthelarger fencedbackyards&patio overlooking parkette, withanabundanceofspaceforentertaining, 2cargarage& additionaldriveway parking.Enjoytheamenities at theBeachHouse: Outdoorpool,hottub,gym, yoga studio,BBQarea +more!!

D106 -4845 53 STREET

Welcome to Ladner Pointe! This2-bed,2-bathground floorunitspans1168sqft. Theliving/diningarea seamlessly connects to thekitchenandeatingspace. Enjoythegasfireplaceorthe300sqftbalcony. The primarybedroomincludes aprivate4-pieceensuiteand patioaccess.Thesecondbedroom,ideal foranofficeor bedroom, featuresFrenchdoorsopeningintotheliving room. This complexboasts aprimelocationneartransit andLadner’s amenities,withlowmaintenancefeesand awell-run strata.

115-65053rdAvenue

$1,980,000

Beautifullyrenovatedhome, meticulouslycraftedby LentelConstructionin2020.

330Tsawwassen BeachRoad

$4,295,000

Panoramicoceanfront property!85FTwater frontage.Byappointmentonly.

1390FarrellAvenue, Tsawwassen

$1,399,000

PrimelocationinBeachGroveon aperfectrectangularlotwith60ft frontagezonedduplex.

5659CopsefieldPlace

$1,699,000

FullyRenovatedfamilyhomein quietcul-de-sacwithentertaining outdoorlivingspace,andviews fromPrimarybdrmdeck

1555EnderbyAvenue, Tsawwassen

$1,485,000

Beachgroverancherupdated toaccommodateafamily with3bdrmsand2fullbaths.

516557thStreet

$1,299,000

Beautifullyrenovated3bedroom, 2bathroomrancherinLadner.

84155AStreet

$1,525,000

Meticulouslykeptfamily home-suitableonlarge cornerlotwithRVparking off8A.

24-66AStreet,BoundaryBay

$1,747,000

PrimeBoundaryBayLotwith over10,000SQFTtoinvest, build,orliveinthecurrentrancher andenjoythebeachlifestyle.

137-4738HemlockWay

$899,000

Spacious3Bedroom3BathTownhome, likebrandnewwithouttheGST-Enjoy thelargestClubHouseinTsawwassen byowningattheTsawwassenLanding.

2050thStreet,Tsawwassen

$1,998,000

Tastefullyrenovatedhome exudesambienceand stylesituatedonalarge cornerlot.

5228GlenAbbeyPlace

$2,288,000

Masterfullydesigned Custom-builtExecutiveHome, offering3400sqftofLiving SpaceinPrimeLocation.

5424CandlewyckWynd, Tsawwassen $1,399,000

46556thStreet

$1,499,000

InvestmentOpportunity! Legalsuiteinprime OCPlocation.

598TsawwassenBeachRoad

$5,555,000 1.308acresofwalkout beachfront.Livingonthe finestbeachinTsawwassen. Custom-builtone-ownerhome withamazingsunsetviews.

5801GoldenrodCrescent, Tsawwassen $1,799,000

503ShannonWay

$1,849,000

FullyRenovatedPebbleHill RancheronGardenLot!

5278St.AndrewsPlace

$1,749,000

Discovertheepitomeofrancher stylelivinginthislovelyhome situatedinaquietcul-de-sac locationinImperialVillage

8252AStreet,Tsawwassen

$1,699,000 LOVESWIMMING?THEN THISHOMEISFORYOU! Custom-builtstaycationhome, 2officespaces,indoorpool &sauna.

384-1440GardenPlace, Tsawwassen

$579,000

Spacious2-bedroom Penthousewithgarden exposure-moveinready.

1158WalaleeDrive, Tsawwassen

$1,899,000

Exceptionallylargelot (18,170sqft)intheheart ofthevillage.

1223PacificDrive, Tsawwassen

$2,290,000

Executivehomeon10,200 sqftprivategardenlotin TheVillage!

$1,599,900

498410A AVENUE

•4BEDROOM &3BATHROOM

•2,686SQ.FTINTERIOR

•WELLAPPOINTED10,000+SQ.FTLOT

•LOTSOFPARKINGINCLUDINGRV PARKING AVAILABLE

•CENTRALTSAWWASSENLOCATION

$1,799,900

4911A53STREET

•5BEDROOM 5BATHROOM

•2,614SQ.FTOPENCONCEPTLIVING

•DETACHED 1BEDROOM 1BATHROOMCOACHHOUSE

•CENTRALLOCATION,STEPS AWAYFROM LADNERVILLAGE

405 -475853STREET

•TOPFLOORCONDO AT SUNNINGDALE

•2BEDROOMS &2BATHROOMS

•912SQ.FTINTERIORLIVINGSPACE

•1PARKING &1STORAGE

•WALKINGDISTANCE TO LADNERVILLAGE, SCHOOLSANDTRANSIT

$579,000

#15-5661LADNERTRUNKROAD

• UPDATED 2BED 1BATHCONDO

• 899SQ.FTINTERIORLIVINGSPACE

• LARGEWEST FACINGCOVEREDBALCONY

• 1PARKING& 1STORAGELOCKER

• WALKINGDISTANCE TO TRANSIT,RECREATIONANDSCHOOLS

Bedrooms: 4• Bathrooms:3 FloorArea:2,491sq.ft.

Welcome to this fourbedroomplusdenhomethatisperfect foragrowing family orhomeoffice! On themainfloor youwillfind acozyliving room, aspaciouseat-in kitchen,the formaldining room,the family roomand aden.All fourbedroomsare locatedupstairsincludingthespaciousprimarybedroomwith alargeandbright ensuiteandplentyof storageandaccess to thesundeck.Other featuresinclude a private eastfacing yard,singlecargarage,andupdatedfurnace, hot watertank,skylights, fencingandpaint. Locatedwithin walking distancetoHollyElementary,recreation,transitandmore!

$1,499,800

$2,199,900 $609,000

5033MARINERPLACE

•4BEDROOMS &3FULLBATHSANDHOMEOFFICE

•LARGE6781SQ.FT. PRIVATEPARKLIKELOT

•MOVEINREADYWITHKITCHEN &BATHSUPDATED

•WALK TO LADNERVILLAGE &BOTHSCHOOLLEVELS

•IDEALFOR YOUNG FAMILYINCUL-DE-SACLOCATION

$1,488,000

469355STREET

•5 BEDROOM 3BATHROOM

•LARGE8,692SQ.FTLOTINQUIETCUL-DE-SAC

•WELLMAINTAINED2,660SQ.FTHOME

•2 BEDROOMIN-LAWSUITE

•PRIMECENTRALLADNERLOCATION

472964STREET

•5BEDROOMS 3BATHROOMS

•2,114SQ.FTINTERIORLIVINGSPACE

•HUGE8,795SQ.FTLOTWITHDEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL

•OPENDRIVEWAY WITHRV PARKING AVAILABLE

$2,399,900

5092BBENTLEYDRIVE

•CUSTOMBUILT3,292SQ.FTHOMEWITHLUXURIOUSFINISHESTHROUGHOUT

•6BEDROOMS 7BATHROOMS

•1BED 1BATHLEGALSUITEWITHIN-SUITELAUNDRY

•DETACHEDFULLYFINISHED12' X17'RECROOM/OFFICEINTHEBACKYARD

•LARGE7,741SQ.FTLOTWITHSIDEACCESS TO BACKYARDANDRVPARKING

•DESIRABLEVICTORYSOUTHNEIGHBOURHOOD

$1,799,900

4903A53 STREET

•5BEDROOM 5BATHROOM

•2,614SQ.FTOPENCONCEPTLIVING

•DETACHED 1BEDROOM 1BATHROOMCOACHHOUSE

•CENTRALLOCATION,STEPS AWAYFROM LADNERVILLAGE

$599,000

407 -475853STREET

•SUNNINGDALE 2BED 2BATHTOPFLOORUNIT

•962SQ.FTINTERIORLIVINGSPACEWITH9'CEILINGSTHROUGHOUT

•EXTRALARGEBALCONYWITHUNOBSTRUCTEDVIEWS •1UNDERGROUNDPARKINGANDSTORAGELOCKER •CENTRALLOCATIONSTEPS AWAYFROMLADNERVILLAGE,SCHOOLS ANDTRANSIT

Bedrooms: 2•Bathrooms:2 FloorArea:1,181sq.ft.

offersqualityfinishesthroughoutincluding agas range,built-in oven,integratedfridge anddishwasher,largeisland,quartz countertops,marblebacksplashandplentyof storage throughout.Other featuresinclude:separatelaundry room,engineeredhardwood, spa-likebathrooms,pet-friendlybuilding, 1largeandsecureparking stall, bikestorageandanimpressiveclubhouse offering resort-likeamenities.

NEILSENGROVE -beautifullyupdated& meticulouslymaintained2208sqftcustom builthomeon6691sqftlotonQUIET cul-de-sac!Backyardwithmaturegardens &spaciouspatiois aprivateoasis! Walkto schools,parks,LadnerVillage,naturetrails, marina,golfandtransit! NEWPRICE!!!

PACIFICGLEN -beautifullyreno’d689sqft1 bedcondoinwellruncomplexintheheartof Coquitlam!Updatedkitchen &bath,spacious primarybedroom &slidersoflivingrmto private &spaciouscoveredpatio -bring your BBQ!Includes 1parking &locker -walkto everything! NEWPRICE!!!

BOUNDARYBAY-spacious2053sqft RANCHERwithloftonprivate,sunny WESTlotstepstoCentennialBeach&park! Kitchenopenstofamilyrmwithslidersto private patiowithhottub!Separatedining& livingrm -greatforentertaining!Live ‘The Bay’lifestyle! NEWPRICE!!!

PEBBLEHILL -spacious2788sqft 4bed homeonPRIVATE9731sqftlotindesirable location -short walktoPHElementary,parks, transit! Featuresupdatedkitchen &warm H/Wflooring,spaceforoffice &gymand BONUS -detacheddoublegarage/workshop! NEWPRICE!!!

courseand yachtclubwithdirectaccess to the16 km waterfront Millennium Trail.Thisspacious1,200sq.ft. 2bed 2bathroomsuiteisthe formershowhome andloadedwith extras!Hugesouthpatiowithdirectstreetaccess.2side by sideparking stallswith EV charging.Countryclublivingwitha12,000sq.ft.Clubhouse.Ararefind!

$1,559,900

$1,759,000

$1,999,800

PebbleHill Location.1/4AcreSouth exposedlotwithviewsof BoundaryBay &Mountains.Quietlocationwithallunderground services.Newerroof &furnacein2020.Engineeredhardwoodfloorson the main.Newcedar fence,sheds &gates.Great familyhome &perfect yard forkids &pets.

BeachGrovefamilyhome.Oneofthebestlocationsavailablewitha western exposedbackdeck/yardoverlooking“BeachGroveMini Park”. This 5bedroom 3bathroomhomeisonlyminutesto golfcourse, Dyke&schools. Perfect forkids &pets.Bonus:in-law-suite available for extraincomeifneeded.ViewsofOcean &Mountainsfromthefront covereddeck.

1088 Ferguson Road

CentrallylocatedintheheartofTsawwassen &walkingdistanceto shopping,restaurants,buses &golfcourse.This 2bedroomandden rancher wasbuiltas a“PassiveHome”in2015. Abuildingstandardthat istrulyenergyefficient,comfortable,affordableandecologicalatthe sametime.Mustbeseentoappreciateits valueandgreatlocation. Converttoa “heatpump”heatingifdesired.

Todd Jackson, B.A.

RichardLowe, RIBC

AmyLambert, B.A.

Mike VanStraaten, BMgt

$1,575,000

4578KENSINGTONCOURT

FabulousLadner’sHollyNeighbourhoodcul-de-saclocationon a6018sqftlot!This perfectfamilyhomeboasts 4beds,2.5baths,over2,500sqftoflivingspace.Enjoyvaulted ceilings,skylights,cozyfireplaceinthelivingroom,spaciouskitchenwitheatingarea and alovelyfamilyroomleadingtoyouroutdooroasis.SunnySouthernfacingprivate backyardwith52’x16’coveredpatioperfectforBBQs,hottubbingandplentyofroomfor entertaining.ManyupgradesovertheyearsincludingInnotechwindows& doors,roof, newAC,highefficiencyfurnace,gasfireplaces,hotwaterondemandallin2022.Superb locationwithwalkingdistancetoHollyElementary,localparks,shortdrivetocharming Ladner Village &easyhighwayaccessto Vancouver,ferries &TsawwassenMills!

WelcometoTHECAMPTONofWindsor Woods!Thisideal 2bdrm, 2fullbathhomefeatureselegant9”ceilingsthroughout,desirableopen conceptplan,spaciouskitchen &cozygasfireplace.Enjoycoffee/teaor a glassofwineonyourLagoonviewbalconyequippedwith anaturalgas outletforyourBBQ!Comeswithsecuredparking &largestoragelocker. Amenitiesincludebikestorage,exerciseroom,hottub &sauna!Perfectly situatedtuckedawayon aquietcul-de-sacnextto HighlandParkandwith stepstoBlenzCoffee,ThriftyFoods,Joes’FarmMarket,trendy Boutique shops &more! AMustSeewellkepthomebyoriginal owner!

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$1,599,900

WelcometoPrestigiousMarinaGardens!Thislovelyhomefeatures primarybedroomonthemainplus 2bedroomsup.Beautifully renovatedkitchenwithisland,skylights,whiteshakercabinets, quartzcountertops &S/Sappliances.Laminateflooringthroughouton mainandupdatedpowderroom.Radiantinfloorheating, 2cozygas fireplaces,privatefencedbackyardwithspaciouspatioperfectforyour outdoorentertainment!Ladner’spremierNeighbourhoodwithstepsto beautifulwalkingtrails,Captain’s CoveMarina,CoveLinksGolfCourse, NeilsenGroveElementaryandeasyaccesstotransit. Amustsee!

Beautifullyupdated 3bedroom +denfully“Detached” TownhomeinMaple TreeLane!Featureslaminateflooring through,freshwhitekitchenwith 2tonecabinets,newlyupdated powderroom,baseboards,interior &closetdoorswithcasings, lightfixtures,custompaintcoloursallin2023!Lovelyprivate fencedyard,perfectforrelaxingorentertaining!Great, well maintainedcomplex,allnew roofs &guttersin2022-2024.Thisis theperfectplacetocallhome.Don’tmissoutonthisopportunity, schedule ashowingtoday!

296245SHERIDANROAD

1048BayviewDr.

Thisregal5-bedroom,4-bathroomresidenceisfloodedwithnaturallightfromnumerousskylightsandfeaturesa spacious,openconceptlayout. Thegrandkitchenopensupto asouth-facingpatio;generouslysizedbedrooms (3up) offer agreatentertainingandlivingspace.Large2bedroomsuitedownstairsperfectforrentalincome or amulti-generationalfamily,withits ownkitchen, 2bathrooms,andentrance.Locatedin aquietsoughtafter neighbourhood,thishomeofferseasyaccesstoschools,parks,andtowncenter.

$1,588,000 $2,188,000

Beautifullyredesignedandsignificantlyrenovated by KempConstructionin2010,thisfamilyhomeintheUpperTsawwassen/PebbleHillareais readyfor yourfamily.Themainfloorwelcomes youwith alargeopenkitchen,greatroomconceptwithvaulted ceilings,living/diningroom,spacious kitchenandeatingareaopeningto alargepatio,plus aseparatefamily/gamesroom. Thegreatroomis overlookingthelargesunnybackyardwith a stunningnewsaltwaterpoolandcoveredhottubwith aprivatefirebowlseatingarea. This yardissetupforthekidstoplaywhileentertaining familyandguests.Completingthemainflooris aconvenientoffice/guestroomwithensuitebathroom. 4largebedroomsupwith3 bathsincluding a luxuriousensuiteintheprimarybedroom.Incredibleimprovementsinclude,HRVsystem,on-demandhot water,newelectrical,plumbing, in-groundsprinkler,stainlesssteelappliances,roof,siding,windows,fireplaceandmore...atraditionalhomewithallthemodernfeatures.

$1,428,000

5217UplandDrive

Discoverthis charming 3bed, 2bath rancherincliffdrive.Thisupdatedhomeboastsforestandmountainviews,a patio,and abeautifulgardenon aspacious11,324sq.ft.lot. Fantasticopportunityto owninoneofTsawwassen’s premierlocationswithpotentialtobuildupto4396sq.ft.Convenientlylocatedneartheferryterminal,mall& shopping,thishomeoffersboth Tranquilityandaccessibility.Stepintotheopenconceptlayout,floodedwithnatural light,embracetheserenityof yourprivateretreat,savouringmorningcoffeesonthepatio. Withupdatedfeatures suchaskitchen,bathrooms,furnace,h/wandmore,enjoymoderncomfortandrusticnaturalbeauty,this rancher isa lifestyle choice.Don’tmissthe chancetoseize yourdreamhomeonuplanddrive -whereparadise awaits!

$995,000

491747A Ave.

Welcometo Aura,approx.1450sqftContemporarytownhomelocatedattheheartofLadner.3bedroom/3bath plusflexroomonmainfloor.Closetoallamenities,schoolsandshopping. Thishomeboastsqualityconstruction withGEcafeappliances,quartzcountertop, large island,gasstove,plusdoublegarage. VeryEnergyefficientas Geo ThermaltechnologyprovidesheatingandcoolingplusenergyefficientOnDemandhot watersystems. Aura is within walkingdistancetoallshops,parksandschools.Contactusforviewingappointment

$1,599,999

Fabulous1816sq.ft. 3bed/2bath rancherwithattractive updateson a9369sq.ft.lotin aquietlocation yetclose toTsawCentre!Sunnywestrearwithprivatepatiooffkitchen,Masterandfamilyroom.Updatesincludegorgeous kitchen,newflooring,bathrooms,roofandmore.Newerwindows,highefficiencygasfurnace.Spaciousrooms &greatlayoutononelevel.HandydenoffhugeLivingroom.Showerensuite.Bonusisfully finished &insulated detachedshop280SF.Short walkthroughparktostores &amenities.Closetotransportation.

TheGeorgiais aqualitybuilt4-year-oldpetfriendly apartmentlocatedintheheartofLangley.This 2beds/2 bathsplusinsidestorageunitfeatures a9 feetceiling, granitecounters,A/Cinmasterbedroom,openconcept livingandqualityfinishingthroughout.Equippedwithan exerciseCenter,2parkingstallsplusstoragelocker,and amplestreetparking.Centrallocation,closetoKwantlen University,shopping,dining,andthefutureSurrey LangleySkytrain.Greatopportunitytolive orinvestin!

210 –1300HunterRd. HunterGreen!Spaciousandbright1340sq.ft.cornersuite with a180panoramicview overlookingthe17thfairway of BeachGrove GolfCourse. This 2bed/2bathImmaculately keptunithasanupdatedkitchen,newinteriorpaint,large primarybedroom,in-suitestorageandshowsbeautifully! Hugewraparounddecktoentertaininstyle.Stepsto shopping,transit,recreation,andallamenities. Perfectfor downsizers whoenjoygolfcourseviewsandliving walking distancetotowncenteramenities.Quickpossession available.Looknofurther,thisisfor you!

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PebbleHill 4bedroom, 3bathroom,2762sqft. hometuckedawayon apeacefulcut-de-sac. Largecovereddeck19’x30’perfectforoutdoor entertaining.Newroofin2021.Easywalking distancedtoalllevelsofschools.

Contemporarysingle-familyhomeinthesought-after West CoastEstates! Boasting 4bedrooms& 3.5bathroom,spacious2-levelhome,2,151sfofopen livingspace.Fullyfenced3,300sqftyard.Detached doublegarageplusseparateparkingpad.EVcharging roughedinandACincluded.MoveinReady!

BESTFloorplaninthecomplex!Large 3bedroom, 3bathroomcornerunitboasting awalk-out yardandpatiothatoverlookslushgreenspace. 1609sqftwithyourownprivategarage. Accessto12,000sqftclubhousewithoutdoor pool,hottub +gym.

ceilings,openconcept, Westfacingdeckand privategarage.Communityoutdoorpool, clubhousewithgym.

ATTENTION!Buildersand1sttimebuyersto agreatopportunity nthissolidgoodbones 2bedroomandden(was 3bedrooms) rancherongoodsized72 X96lot.SomeTLCwillgo alongway hereinthissmartlittlerancherwithgoodfloorplanthatoffersa 3footcrawlspace,95%efficientfurnace, replacedhotwatertank, allkindsofparking +RVonhugedrivewayandloadsofpotentialfor the1sttimebuyerorevendownsizing.Greatcentral WestLadner locationtoallamenitiesandimmediatepossessionisavailable.

Liveinthecountry 5minutesfromeverythingonthis17.34acresquareparcel withhuge roadfrontageand roughedinseconddrivewayentrancewhich features acozy 4bedroomEnglishstylehomewith 4yearold roof,exterior paint &carpets, a5stallbarn,hayfield,and agenerouspastureareathat hasbeenanequestrianfacilityfordecades.Thepropertyislocatedbetween Ladnerand Tsawwassenmakingit ashortdriveto TsawwassenMillsMail, BCFerries,TFNIndustrialParkand30minutesfrom Vancouver.Theproperty holdsgreatinvestmentpotentialwithfutureportexpansionandsidesonto 2BCRailpropertiesclosetotherailway.CallL/Sforfurtherinformation.

WESTHAMISLAND!Country livingatitsfinestand just a10minutedriveto the hustle & bustleofthebusyworld.This3.19acreparceloffers aprideof ownership,wellmaintained1479sq.ft. 3bedroomrancherwithgoodsized roomsthroughout,hugegardenarea, anicestorageshedand alandscape youcan’tput apriceon...absolutelybeautiful! DeltaMunicipality indicates thatonecanbuild a3,552sq.ft.homeandanaddition1,937sq.ft.home idealfortheextendedfamily!Beoneofthefewpeoplethatgettoenjoy thespeciallifestyleofbeingoutinthebooniesyetmomentsfromsuburbia andalltheothergreatamenitiesthatDeltahastooffer!

Prime20.25acreparcelwith 2homesand a8400sq.ft.barnoffersfuturedriveway accessoffofHornbyDriveidealforlargetrucksislocatedonthequietsectionof 104thclosetoBoundaryBayandprivatememberairstrip.All 3buildingsonthis propertywerebuiltin1972whichincludes asprawling3,162sq.ft. 4bedroom rancherw/30carcementdrivewaywassubstantially renovatedin1987andthe roof replaced12yearsago.The2ndhomeis a3bedroomrancher(idealfuturebuilding site)andthespectacularbarnwasusedfromday 1tobreedracehorsesuntil 9years agoistruly a1stclassfacilitycompletewithsteel roofandcladding.Animpeccable propertythatcouldlenditselfeasilytootherfarminguseswithgoodirrigationnearby.

DEVELOPMENTSITE9545sq.ft..22 of anacrelotwith theMuni callingfor RM 1orRM2fourstoreybuildingin

Thischaracter 2levelonanAMAZING16,071sq.ft.levellotwitha quietlocationincentral Tsawwassenissolidandoffers a6-yearold roof,comfortablefloorplan,hardwoodfloorsand roomforthe in-laws.The massiveprivatelotoffersallkindsof roomforfutureshopor sportsfacilityandtheDeltaMunicipalityindicates a maximum building envelopeof8,734sq.ft.withthebasement50%belowgradeideal forthelargefamily.Thispropertytrulyhasthemakingsof abeautiful privateestate.Propertyalsoenjoys afantasticcentrallocationandisjust a 15minuteorlesstoschools,parksandmostlocalamenities.

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5535 CommodoreDrive,

4bed |3bath|MLS#R2887936

LuxuryLivingonthe6thHole at TheLinks Golf Course!Discover charm&exclusivityinthis renovated2,722sqftview residence on ararely available,gated Marina Gardensstreet.Thisfamilyfriendlyhomeis ashortwalkfromNeilsonGroveElementary Schooland wasextensively renovatedin2021.Enjoynewwide plankoakhardwoodflooring,Thermador &Viking kitchen appliances,radiantheating &Californiashutters.

12-3350 Westham IslandRd,Ladner |$389,000

MLS#R2875176

Experiencebreathtakingviewsfromthis2-bedroomfloathome nestledonthe riverinLadner.Thisstunning residenceboasts2 bedroomsonthelowerleveland aspaciouslivingareaontheupper floor.Enjoytheopen conceptlayoutwith vaulted ceilings,laminate flooring,and contemporaryglass railings.Thelivinganddining rooms openup to anincrediblebalconywithframelessglass railings,offering unobstructedviewsofthe river.

MLS#C8059353

Don’tmissthis exceptionalopportunitytoacquireastandalone retail/office buildingin Tsawwassen! Positionedontheprimary businessthoroughfare, thisproperty isalsodesignatedinthenewly proposed Official CommunityPlan formedium-densitymulti-family redevelopment, potentiallyupto 6storeys.Currentlyleased toa veterinaryclinic,the existingbuildingboasts over2,700sqftofspace. Its layoutsuitssimilarbusinesses,medicalpractitioners,andmore, featuring afront reception,multiple examination rooms,andprivateofficeareas.

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1605116th

MLS#R2875565

DEVELOPERALERT! This centrallylocatedsitepresents aprime opportunityfor redevelopment. Situatedwithinthe King George HighwayCorridor Plan,thecurrent designationof15UPAoffers thepotential forrezoning to higherdensity. Similarsitesinthe areahaverecentlybeen rezoned for6-12storeymixed-use buildings,highlightingthepotential forthisproperty.

5,043sqft|6Beds |5Baths| Tsawwassen |MLS#R2882374

Experiencepureluxuryinthis 6bedroom, 5bathroomhome, just 3years young.Bright&Spaciouslayoutthat isdesigned for entertainingwithopen conceptlivingfeaturing adouble-sided fireplacethatseparatesthechef’s kitchenfromthegreat room.

|3beds |2baths

TheBreezebyAdera|MLS#R2871331

Discover TheBreezebyAdera,an award-winningdevelopment in South Surrey.Thischic3-bed,2-bathroom townhome featuresanamazinglayoutand atandem2-cargarage.Enjoy exclusiveaccess to TheBreeze’sWest CoastClub,offeringa gym, yogastudio,entertainmentroom,andsauna.

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REMEMBRANCES

OBITUARIES

KAILA,Nona September 9, 1970 −June 16,2024

Celebratingthelifeof awonderfulfather,husband, son, brotherandgreatfriendofthe Ladner community.

Sunday,June23, 1pm atValleyview Funeral Home,1464472ndAve,Surrey,BC.

MURRAY,KennethGregory July13,1963 -May3,2024

It is with deepsadnessI amannouncing thepassingofGregoryMurray.ThechosensonofJean Donnachie(andK. Murray),hewasborninVictoria butgrewupinTsawwassen, livinghis adultlifein Coquitlam.Besideshisparents,heissurvivedby his wife Jane,sisterSusan,andbrother David, niece Samantha,nephewJohn,andmanyaunts, uncles,andcousins.

Greg livedhislife with spiritandgreatdetermination andwill besadlymissedand remembered with prideand love,byhisfamily andfriends.

ACelebration ofLife will beheld at alaterdate.

MARSH,SharonM.(neeMcKelvie)

OnMay13th,2024Sharonpassedawaypeacefully, surroundedbyherfamily.

BornJune18th,1944in Wells,B.C.,toJohnand RitaMcKelvie,SharongrewupinQuesnelalong withhersisterPat.As ayoungadult,shemadeher wayto Vancouverbeforeeventuallysettlingin Ladner,B.C.andstartinga family.Shewas alocal hairdresseratDeltaHospitalandKinsmen.

Sharonwasbelovedforherbubblypersonality, zestforlife,andsharpsenseofstyle.Shewas regularlyseenaroundLadnerand Tsawwassenat theshops,socializingwithfriends,acquaintances, andstrangersalike,makingnewfriends wherever she went; arealsocialbutterfly.Sheespecially enjoyedjazzdancing,travelling,curling,pubnights andfamilydinners.Morethananythingsheloved thecompanyofherfamilyandfriends.

We willmissourNanatremendously.

SharonissurvivedbyherformerhusbandDon MarshandpredeceasedbyherpartnerEdDuchek. SheisalsosurvivedbyherdaughterJodie Schwuchow(Dirk,Larissa,ErikaandLouis)and predeceasedbyherdaughterStacySinclair(Todd, TarynandKate).

Inlieuof aserviceorflowers,pleasedonatetothe DeltaHospitalFoundation.https://dhchfoundation.ca

To send acondolencetothefamily, pleasesendemailto Sharon-Marsh@hotmail.com

WADSWORTH,CarolJ.

July25,1941 −June6,2024

CarolWadsworth(néeHassard)passedaway peacefullyonJune6,2024,atDeltaHospitalaftera briefillness.Carol wasborn inVancouveronJuly 25,1941,toEdytheandElmerHassard.Shespent herchildhood yearsinVancouver,andinthe1960s, Carol movedtoLadner,whereshelivedfortherest ofherlife,raisingtwochildrenand makingfriends witheveryoneshe met.

Carollovedherfamilyandfriends,andsheenjoyed herSorority,dinnergroupandher"GoldenGirl" tripstotheOkanagan,aswellas manyother activities.Shewasalso atalentedknitterand crafter −manychildrenweretheluckyrecipientsof thebeautifulandcreativehatsandsweatersshe wouldknit.Carollovedtotravel,andshewenton manytripsandcruises.

Carol waspredeceasedbyherson Dale,her parents,EdytheandElmer,andherbrotherRobert. SheissurvivedbyherdaughterLaura, grandchildrenTiffanyandLiam,aswellasnieces, cousins,manydearfriends,andherdogPenny. Shewillbeforeverlovedanddeeplymissed. Amemorialservicewillbeheldinthefuture.

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WATERMAN,MaryWinifred

June19,1934 −May27,2024

Mary,Mum,Grandma,G.G.Forfourgenerations, shewasthebindingthreadofourfamilytapestry. MaryWatermanpeacefully passed afewweeks shyofher90thbirthday.

MarywasborninthefishingtownofFleetwood, Lancashire,England,toRichard(Dick)and Charlotte(Lottie,neeMoore)Westhead.Shewasa "LancsLass,"forevertiedtoherNorthwestEnglish roots.Just15whenhermotherpassed,Marywas forcedtoleaveschooltolookafterthefamily.At17, thechancecameforherandthefamilytostarta newlifeinPrinceRupert,BC.ItwasthereMarymet theloveofherlife,DavidWaterman,atthebank wheretheybothworked.Aftermarryingin1955, MaryandDavidmovedtoKamloops,Langley,New Westminster,andVictoria,finallysettling themselvesandtheirthreechildreninTsawwassen in1967.

Marywasdeeplyinvolvedinthecommunity, especiallyas aLifeMemberoftheDeltaHospital Auxiliary.Sheworkedformorethan40yearsinthe Auxiliary’sLadnerThriftStore.Manywillremember heratthecashregister.Aswell,manynightswere spentathomesortingandrepairingdonated jewelleryforthestore.Mum’sphotoproudlyhangs intheDeltaHospitalas atributetoher commitment.

MarywaspredeceasedbyDavidin2010and mournedhimthereafter.Sheissurvivedbyher children,Ric,Alan(Kelly), andJulie.Addedtothat arehertreasuredgrandchildren, Kirsten(Richard), Cody,Josh,BrendanandBrooke,andhergreat− grandchildren,TorbenandTecwyn.Aswell,there wereherstep−grandchildren,Nicole(Kris)and Cody(deceased), plusstep−great−grandchildren, AustinandKaden.Hermanyfriends,neighbours andbridgepartnersweredeartoher,aswasher childhoodfriendinEngland,JeanMutch,andher childrenSelina,CindyandTammy.

MaryisnowreunitedwithDavid,probablyspeaking hermindtohimaboutleavingbefore shedid.We’d alsoliketothinktheyaretogetheragain,dancing andsinging.

AfamilychurchservicewasheldonJune19th,her 90thbirthday.BothMaryandDavid’sasheswillbe interredatBoundaryBayCemetery.Mary’sTeawill beheldlaterthissummerforallwho wishtojoinus.

ALancslasscrossedtheseasowide, ToCanada,herloveshe’dfind. Threechildrenblessedtheirlovinghome, Together,heartsnomoretoroam. Herjourneyends,herspiritstays, Incherishedheartsandyesterdays.

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