You’llhave alotofwork andurgentdetailstosort outat home andwork this week.Don’t hesitate to askyourfamilyfor help. They’llbehappytolend ahand!
TAURUS April20-May20
Well-meaningfriends might inviteyouto exercise regularlytostay in shape overwinter.This will help youfeelgood aboutyourselfandstay healthy
GEMINI May21-June20
This week,you’lldevote yourtimetoyour home andfamily.You’lldecorate yourspace how youlike andbe happy with the results. The NewMoonwill bringactionintoyourlife.
CANCER June21-July22
You’llbeonthe go this weekorplaytaxidriver foryournearestand dearest, which willtake sometime. You’llalso spendtimetalkingon the phone andbeingactive onsocialmedia. You’ll becuriousandeasyto talkto.
LEO July23-Aug.22
Amountainoffilesawaits youatwork. This will causesomestressbut bringin much-needed extraincome,so youmay needto double-check someinvoices.
VIRGO Aug.23-Sept.22
Yourfriendswillwantto go shopping withyou. Although you’llsuggest variousactivities,you mayendupgoingonan adventureonyourown. Youcouldplay asportor do another funactivity.
LIBRA Sept.23-Oct. 22
Take astepbackto relaxandgain abetter perspective. This will help youdetermine how tomake yourpersonal orprofessionallifemore interesting.
SCORPIO Oct. 23-Nov.21
Yourfriendsmayaskyou tojoin them for arelaxing weekend retreat,oryour partnercouldtakeyou on aromanticgetaway Either way,you’ll have funin arejuvenating atmosphere.
SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22-Dec.21
Youmight begivennew responsibilitiesatwork, requiring afewextra hours tocompleteyourprojects. However,this couldlead tobetterjobopportunities in the future.
CAPRICORN Dec. 22-Jan.19
Atrainingcoursesuggested by yourbosswillopendoors to amorepromisingfuture, withpossibleadvancement aftergraduation. A celebratorytripisin the cards.Lotsoffun ahead!
AQUARIUS Jan.20-Feb.18
Septemberis atimefornew beginnings —a new school yearforstudentsand a returntoworkfor others. Take this opportunityto think about what youwant todowithyourlifeand startworkingtowardit.
PISCES Feb. 19-March20
You’llbe responsible fororganizing abig eventdespitefeeling uncomfortableincrowds. This will show you that steppingoutsideyour comfortzonecan help you succeedandaccomplish yourgoals.
HOWTOPLAY:
Fillinthegridsothat everyrow,every columnand every3 x3box contains thenumbers 1through 9onlyonce. Each 3x3box isoutlinedwith a darkerline. Youalreadyhave a fewnumbers to get youstarted. Remember:youmustnot repeat the numbers 1through 9inthesameline, columnor 3x3 box.
Blue Jays three-peatasNationalChampions
IAN JACQUE S
ijacque s@ delta- optimis t. co m
TheDelta Blue Jays are three-time national championsafter a thrilling 2-0 win overAlberta Sunday night in Laval, Que.
It isthethird straight U15 Ray Carter Cup Bantam baseballtitleforthe Jays andthefirst timethat any team has wonthree consecutive titles
“The boys just played sowell,” said headcoach Cam Frick, whoisinhis 10th season withthe Jays. “Unreal. That Alberta team was by farthe best team we have played all year. Our pitchers were unreal. We battled with our bats to gettheir starter out ofthe game It was the best game we played all year, and we needed it to win it It’s anamazing feeling.”
Delta scored an early run and held that leadthrough several precarious innings where Alberta hada lotoftrafficonthe bases. ButDelta’s pitching was solid.
The Jays scored their second run on a wildpitch inthe top ofthe seventh.
“It wasa very stressful game, but getting that second run madeitless stressful,” Frick said. “Ourpitchers…two of
the youngest guys inthe tournament, pitched forusinthefinalandthey looked like it was something they had visualized andprepared fortheirwhole lives. When we needed a big strikeout, they got it.”
Delta went 3-1 in poolplay defeating Manitoba 5-0 and Quebec 2-1 on theopening day ofthe tournament last Thursday.
Deven Simonovic was dominant on themoundpitching 5.2inningsallowing only onehit, one walkand10 strikeouts It wasa walk-off win over Quebec as TobyWilding hit a doublethat scored the winning run.
Last Friday,Deltalost theironly gameofthe tournament 7-2 to the host teamfromLaval.
On Saturday morning, the Blue Jays punched theirticket to the semifinal with a 4-1 win over Ontario Mason Dubnov was dominant inhis final start as a bantam Jay pitching 5.1 inningsallowing one hitwhile striking out seven. KaneLaPorte hada five-out save while Lucas Yu went two forthree withanRBI and a stolen base.
In the semifinal, Deltablasted Saskatchewan 11-1.
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Kids won’t have to worry about their Insta posts ortalkon TikTokwhenthey go back toclass this year because Delta SchoolDistrict’s new cellphone policy is in place.
That means cellphones, tablets, smartwatches, e-toys and earbudsare banned fortheentire school day,in class ornot, for kidsingrades 1 to 7. The ban includes recess, lunch andfieldtrips.
For secondary school students, the ban covers instructionalor classroom time, including flextimeandfieldtrips, unless explicitly required for educational purposes by the teacher
However, students can get ontheir phones during lunch breaks andduring breaks between classes.
For parents or caregivers wondering about how to contacttheir kidsduring anemergency,the policy isold school: they will have to callthe schooloffice
The policy was developed upondirectionofthe provincial government in January, part of a trioof steps the government was taking to protect students from cybercrimes.
The other two steps included launching services to remove imagesfrom the Internetand pursue predators; and introducing legislation to hold social media companies responsibleforthe harm they have caused
The Ministry of Educationand Child Care saidthat it will work with school districts to ensure all schools have poli-
“Having cellphones inthe classroom can be a distractionfromthe kindof focused learning we want kids to experience at school,” said Rachna Singh, Minister of Educationand Child Care.
Delta superintendent Doug Sheppard saidthat research showsthat cellphone interruptions, socialmedia andonline predators all “present significant risks to young people.”
The new policy aims to help student mentalhealthandtheir ability to focus onlearning, headded.
The note to parents from last June said that teachers willcontinue teaching digitalliteracy and promoting online safety “… and to developlifelong, healthy habitsaround technology and socialmedia use intheir every day lives.”
However, kids withdiverse abilities or withhealth-related requirements still will be able to use theirmobiledevices.
“Schools will be reminding parents and studentsofthese changes as students return to school,” said Cathryn Tucker, director ofcommunicationsfor the schooldistrict.
Delta residentis $1 million richer
Shelagh Clegg was in complete shock after learning she won $1 million fromthe August 20, 2024 Lotto Max draw and even madethetrip to a retailer just to double check the win was real.
“I was at home, and I was indisbelief,” recalled Clegg. “I had to count all the zeroes! I had thought it was $100,000 then I had to scan again [withthe BCLC Lotto! App]. Then I went to the Thrifty’s– just to be sure.”
TheDelta resident was excited to share thenews first withher close friend.
“She was andis just so excited for me!”
Clegg planson putting some ofher winnings into savings but intends to treat herself to a “little present” andnew car.
“Blessed! It’s going to allow me to retire with financial stability. That is just a massivegift!”
Clegg purchased the winning ticket at Thrifty Foods.
So farin2024, B.C. lottery players have redeemed more than $100 million from Lotto Max.
-Staff Writer
TAKE NOTICE thatThe City of Delta(“Delta”) intends to leaseapproximately 2.72 acresoflandknownastheLadner ExchangeParkand Ride tothe SouthCoast of BritishColumbiaTransportationAuthority, legallydescribedas:
TheconsiderationtobereceivedbyDeltaforthe Parcelsis$122,500 (plusapplicable taxes) per annumwith escalationsovera thirteen year periodcommencing September 1, 2024.There is oneoptiontorenew foranadditionalfive years. Thepurpose of theleaseisforoperatinga public transitfacilityand providingpublicparking
THIS NOTICE ISFOR THEPURPOSEOFPUBLICDISCLOSUREONLY. IT IS NOT AN OFFERTOTRANSFER, LEASEORGRANT ASSISTANCE TO ANOTHERPARTY
Any inquiries should be made totheLandsManager at (604)354-6686, Mondaythrough Friday(except statutory holidays)between the hoursof9:00amand 5:00 pm or by email atlands@delta.ca.ReferenceAgreement No.LAD124-L-04
Delta ‘Secondary SuiteAmbassadors’ now available
SANDOR GYARMATI
s gyarmati@delta-optimi st .c om
The City of Delta recently announced its newly created Home Suite Homeprogram’s “Secondar y Suite Ambassadors” are now available to guide homeowners through a streamlined building permit applicationprocess.
The program is designed to encourage homeowners withexisting secondar y suites to bring theirproperties into compliance with the BC Building Code, opening upmore muchneeded housing for individuals and familiesin Delta, thecity notes.
“I’m incredibly proud ofthededication our Secondar y Suite Ambassadors bring to making safe and affordablehousinga reality in Delta,” said Mayor George Harvie a news release.
“These Ambassadors are key to guiding homeowners through
theprocess oflegalizing their suites, offering personalized support, and streamlining permit applications. Their hands-on approach not only simplifiestheprocess but also ensures our community benefitsfrom moreaccessible and quality housing options. I encourage Delta residents to connect with our Ambassadors this summer and take advantage
oftheir expertise and assistance.”
The program includes alimited-time offer for the waiverof building permit applicationfees, as wellas a free preapplicationprocess with theoptionof havinga city Ambassador attend a secondar y suite before the permitting process begins
The city currently has more than2,800dwell-
fromthe business licence schedule.
Delta overthe past few years has been making other zoning changes to facilitate evenmore units, one ofthe strategies outlined withinthe city’s Housing Action Plan.
removing the maximum 90-square-metresfor a suite.
Those changes also included amending the percentage distributionof a secondar y suite within a single-detached dwelling.
ings with a secondar y suite occupancy permit, with approximately 75 percent ofthe authorized suiteslocated in North Delta
Council earlierthis year made several bylaw amendments including removing the requirement for a person to hold a valid rental permit to lease or rent a secondar y suite and removing the licence fee for a suite
Four years ago, council approved amendments including eliminating the requirement for a minimumlot widthof 49-feet(15 metres)for a house to be eligiblefor a suite and allowing suites onpropertiesthat can fitthree on-site parking spaces regardless of parking configuration.
Council last yearalso approved an amendment that wouldallow theadditionof secondar y suitesinduplexes, following changes inthe BC Building Code.
Also approved last year wasa planning department recommendation to remove theminimum 33-square-metre floor area requirement for a secondar y suite as wellas
Only one secondar y suite is permitted by the BC Building Codein a single-detached dwelling. A duplex may have two suites, however only one suite isallowed per side and must be inthelower part oftheduplex
During a staffpresentationontheproposed update forthe Official Community Plan(OCP), it was noted one ofthe recommended action itemsforthecity to undertake islobbying the province tochange the Building Code to allow more than one secondar y suite per single-detached dwelling.
To learnmore about the Home Suite Home program and the Ambassadors, visit Delta ca/HomeSuiteHome.
BC Hydro and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MTI) have provided further information to the Optimist about thecollision Wednesday (Aug. 21)that resulted in a roughly hourlong shutdown of Highway 99 between Highways 17 and 91in Delta.
It was first reported by the Delta Police Department that a truck had crashed into a power pole, and Highway 99 was shutdown shortly after 3 p.m.
On Aug. 22,the MTI elaborated to the Optimist that “a construction vehicle on the Parkwood interchange construction site contacteda Telusline, which in turn caused a hydro pole to break… [Thehigh voltage] power lines were at risk offalling across thehighway.”
Kevin Aquino,a spokespersonfor BC Hydro, furtherexplained to theOptimist that the poleis a “joint use” pole serving both BC Hydro and Telus customers.
In addition to affecting trafficin both northboundand southbound directions of Highway 99,thedowned pole caused approximately 700 BC Hydro customers to experience an outage.
BC Hydro crews made temporary repairs at the accident site, and Highway 99 reopened shortly after 4 p.m. on Aug. 21
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B.C. drenchedindebtwithnoanswers fora solution
ROB SHAW Gl acierMedia
Mark Twain saidit best whenheopined that there are three kindsoflies: Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics.
Allthree were ondisplay in abundance during Katrine Conroy’s swansong press conference asfinanceminister.
Let’s start withthe “damned lies” category, which iswhere you’d have to slot Conroy’s answer to my colleague Vaughn Palmer’s question abouta provincial budget awashin red ink and a futureforecast ofdeficits stretching asfar asthe eye can see.
“Most ofthefinanceministers inmodern times have produced theplan tobalancethe budget,” said Palmer
“I’ve not seenone from you. And you’ve gota $5-billiondeficit. Are you likely to produceone before you retire?”
“We have a plan,” she said.“We have a plan to balancethe budget, definitely.”
Alas fortheminister, you need only to consult her own documents to disprove her statement.
The most recent February budgetforecast threemore years of provincial deficits, on top of theonefinalized Thursday.
At $8billion in fiscal 2024-25, $7.7billion in 2025-26 and$6.2billionin2026-27, you could not be furtherfrom a balanced budgetif you
tried. It’s not a plan,it’s a mountainofdebt atop anIOU for a balanced budgetwritten ininvisibleink. It’s not apath, it’s a sheer vertical cliffof deficits
Perhaps Premier David Eby intends to table a plan tobalancethe budgetas part of theNDP’s re-electionplatform.
That would be a bit rich, however, given that theNDP has attacked theOpposition BC United’s proposal tobalancethe budget within four years asunrealistic, claiming it would require massive cutbacks, school closures, nurse layoffsandother catastrophic events
“Some would make deep cutsandincreased fees tobalancethe books onthe backs of people,” said Conroy. “That’s just thewrong approach.”
Iffour years tobalancethe budgetisunrealistic, how many years wouldtheNDPneed to doitif re-elected? Seven?An even10? Twenty maybe? Perhaps theissue can be passed down to the childrenandgrandchildrenofthe current cabinet to handle
Whoever formsthenext government willface a herculeantask to digitself out ofthefinancial holeleft by the New Democrats.
The NDP government ended the year with a deficitalmost 20 per cent largerthantheone it passed throughthelegislature as part ofthe budget. At $5billion,it recorded the largest operating deficitinprovincialhistory (excluding the$5.5billiondeficit run at theheight ofthe COVID-19 pandemic). Taxpayer-supported debt
Nurturinga culture ofkindness
Irecently returned from a three-week trip to Japan, whereI visited seven cities
Whileexperiencing the sightsand culture was incredible, what stood out most was the deep-rooted emphasis on kindness in Japanese society—a stark contrastto my experiencesinother parts ofthe world.
In Japan, childrenaren’t just taught core subjects ; they’re also immersed inlessonson empathy, consideration,health,andcommunity. Thisfocus on kindness begins early, withpractices like cleaning classroomsand helping each other, fostering a sense of responsibility and teamwork among children.
In contrast, while kindness is
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valued in Canadian education, the approach can be less consistent. There are programspromoting character education, but they oftencompete withacademic and athleticpressures, leaving less roomfordedicated kindness
jumped 25.8 per cent in a single year to $75.4 billion.
Those inconvenient statistics put thelie to thepicture of “smart, targeted investments” and painta picture that moreresembles runaway spending. Next year, projectionsonallfronts look even worse.
Conroy is set to retire inthe October election. Billed as“rural tough” by thepremier, the narrative pushed by theNDPuponher appointment was that theMLA for Kootenay West would bring hardened oversight to provincialfinances, wrangling down expenses withthe same rural gritinwhich shewrangles cattleonher ranch in Pass Creek.
Conroy will,instead, go down as perhaps the most extravagant financeminister inthehistory oftheprovince She’s overseenan avalancheof spending so immense thatat times especially during last year’s rush to blow out anexcess one-time surplus ministers couldn’t even publicly articulate what they were spending the money on.
She has shown no restraint, nodisciplineand no humility asshe’s shattered deficitanddebt recordsthat would have mademost politicians blanche.
Rob Shaw has spent more than 16 years covering B.C. politics, now reporting for CHEK News and writing for Glacier Media. He is the coauthor of the national bestselling book A Matter of Confidence, host of the weekly podcast Political Capital, anda regular guest onCBC Radio.
training. Canadian classroomsdo promote compassionand teamwork, but the culture, especially inextracurricular activities, can sometimes become toxic.The deep-rooted culturalpractices seenin Japan may not be as prevalent here.
A personalexperienceduring my trip highlighted this cultural difference While navigating the busystreetsof Japan, our stroller tipped over a few timesfrom our heavy shopping bagswhen my youngest son decided to walkinsteadof sitting init Each time, multiple people rushed to help withouthesitation. This spontaneous actof kindness was noticeably different to our return to Vancouver, where similar situations were met withindiffer-
ence—many people just walked past or stepped overus
It’s important to recognize that whilethese actsof kindness in Japan are ingrained inthe culture, they may notalways come from a deepemotionalconnection. Instead,they often reflect a societalnorm where helping others isexpected andtaught from a youngage.
My experiencesin Japan reinforced theidea that a culture of kindness, starting with early childhood education, can lead to a more compassionate society. As educators and parents, our challenge is to create environmentswhere kindness isnot just encouraged but actively practiced,leading to a better world for ever yone.
Letters
Another perspective onEVs
Editor:
Re: All road users should pay tax (Optimist, letters, Aug. 15)
Ms. Wightman makes some goodpointsin herletter about cuts to TransLink services. However, theassertion that electric vehicles(EV ) contribute to congestion needs review.
According to ICBC datafrom TableauPublic, there are about 1.6million vehiclesinthe Lower Mainlandwhich includes about93,000EVs. That means about 5.8 per cent
of vehiclesinthe Lower Mainland are EVs. That’s a very small numberand unlikely to contribute much to congestion. Should a road taxfor allusers be initiated?
Perhaps, but what taxes doEV owners pay today?
The purchaser of a new EV pays GST and PST on theprice. Most EV ownerscharge their vehicle at homeand GST and PST are paidforthe materialsand labour to install a 220-volt charging unit. The EV owner pays GST ontheelectricity used in
ever y charge inaddition to the actual electricity cost. Tires, brakesand regular maintenancefor anEVare also charged GST and PST.
The EV owneralso pays generally the same costsas a gas vehicle ownerfor non-insurance costsunderICBC ‘Basic Insurance’ such asAnnual Licencefee, Road Safety fee, Driverand Vehicle licensing fee and4.4 per cent taxannually.EV owners don’t paya gas tax, but we do pay taxes
Keith Munro
Province should pay its share for
Editor :
From River Road overpass to new tunnel (Optimist, Aug. 15) I find Rob Flemingscomments about additionalfunding forthe overpass needing to comefromthefederal government ignorant and insulting.
secondLadner exit
Not havinga second exit fromLadnerisnot just inconvenient but it isalsoa safetyissue. Can you imagineif Ladner needed to evacuate its residentsdue toearthquake, flooding, tsunami or fire?
It isMr Fleming’s
own government that has mandated Ladner to change its community planwhich allowsalmost unfettered growth so this is a‘your government’ problemandthey should buck upthe extra cash to buildthe overpass.
James Rogers
Misdirectedpatriotism
Editor:
Recently, a canvasser representing oneofthe provincial political parties was at my door
I toldhimthat this wasn’t a good place to solicit, as I was not aligned withthe party’s values. Thisiswhere it got interesting.
“You’re flying theonly Canadianflag onthis block, so I assumed you were.”
My response was that Liberalsand New
Democrats are just as patriotic.
Thisiswhere I’d like to wonderwhy this party feelsitismore Canadian. Every Canadian, political ornonpolitical,isqualified to flythe Maple Leaf
As Canadians we cannotmimicwhathas happened southofus, where one party has co-opted theflag, and where there is signalling associated with flying it. Signalling to the point that a “liberal”, orneutralinclined
personisfearful of showing love ofcountry indicatesanassociation withtheTrue Patriots.
The consequencesof which are theirfriends andassociatesthinkthey have moved to thefar right; andthefar right assumesthat they are oneofthem.
The flag isnonpolitical,andshould be displayed withpride by all Canadians, ofall backgrounds.
John Makowichuk
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IanPaton,DeltaSouthMLA,shareshis thoughtsonaffordabilityasparents get ready forback-to-school
MLAIan Patonsharesinsightsandplans to easethe financialburdens facedbyparentsinB.C.
Assummer comes to aclose,everyoneis inback-to-schoolmode,withanticipatory energyhighasparentssigntheirkidsup forafter-schoolactivitiesandfigureout whatfoodandsupplies to send to school this year.
Ihavebeenhearingfromparentsthatit isbecomingharder to affordthebasic necessitiesandbalancetheirbudgetsas the fallapproaches.
In fact,halfofallCanadiansare$200or lessaway frombeingable to affordtheir bills everymonth,soif youare feelingthe pinch, youare notalone!
I’vealways been asimpleeater, andwhile Iwasinthe storetheotherday, Icouldn’t believe the cost oftheingredientsneeded to makeasimplesandwich. Iknowparents mustespecially feelthiscrunchasthe cost ofgoodsrises.IntheannualCanada Food PriceReport,datashows thatbetween 2021and2024,foodpriceshave increased by 21.9%,whilethisJuly,stapleslike cookiesandcrackerswentup12.4%.
Arecent study by Deloitteshowedthat goingback to schoolwill cost morethan $800per studentormore, notincluding after-schoolactivities. After-schoolcare for3.5hoursa dayispushing$400a monthperchild at mostplacesif youcan evenfind aspot.
I’veheardparentsspend over$1,000on soccer, hockey,danceand swimming, whichareregular fallactivitiesthat childrenusuallyparticipate in —but wow, it reallyaddsup!
TheBCUnitedCaucusislistening to your concernsandisadvocating for common-sensechanges to help youfeel immediate financial reliefand keep your hard-earnedmoneyinyourpocket.
Idon’tthinkanyoneshouldpayincome taxontheirfirst$50,000,saving families up to $2,000intaxesperincomeearner. Thesesavings wouldbeespeciallycritical forfamilies. TheNDPcurrentlypays $9.6 billion ayearininterestonitsaccumulated debt,morethantheprovinceexpects to payonsocialservicesthis year.So, balancingthebudget,runninggovernment moreefficiently,andusingsomeofthe $4billionunallocatedfundsinthebudget willfundthistaxcutwithoutcuttingany currentservices.And,ofcourse,nonew taxes. Thisishuge forfamilies.
We alsoadvocate formakinggroceries cheaper by cuttingthecarbontaxon farmsandaxingthePSTandcarbontaxes onfuel —making foodcheaper to grow andtransport. Thiswillsave everyone$.15 alitre—that’sabout$30ofsavingseach time yougasup apickuptruckorminivan. Lastly,Iknowthatreturning to workand organizingschedulesischallenging. With thecurrent$10/day childcareplan falling flatinour communityandacrossthe province, we mustofferparentsfinancial subsidies. Keepingpromisesmatters.Our Caucusadvocatesthatyoushouldbe reimbursed forthedifferenceifyoucan’t find a$10/day provider.Ifyouor arelative provideschildcare, we thinkit’s essential youget ataxcredit to recognizeyour role. Iwantthisschool year to bethebestone yet.Myoffice isalways open to help you navigate StudentAidBC,findprovincial fundingprograms foreducation,orpoint youtowardresourcesliketheSouthDelta FoodBankortheGuruNanak FoodBank. Letusknowhowwe canhelp you.
To learnmoreaboutIan Paton, visitleg.bc.ca/members//Paton-Ian.
I recently encountered someone claimingI benefited from beinga diversity hire.
My response was simple:how could I be a diversity hire when no one hired mefor a significant part of my life? I never had theadvantages ofwhite privilege or a silver spoon as a child. Everything I’ve accomplished, I’ve builtfrom theground up.
I founded Sher Vancouver,a charity supporting queer South Asians and theirallies, and created the Sundar Prize Film Festival, a platform celebrating filmsthat inspire social change. I’ve produced two award-winning documentaries and am working on my third feature film. In addition to these endeavors, I run a successfulcounseling practice.
No one hired me becauseI am a Punjabi Sikh, gay, and bipolar If anything, my diversity has been a barrier rather than a benefit throughout my life ButI didn’t let that stopme—Icreated my opportunities. These socialenterprises result from my hard work, determination,and resilience; no one can take that personaleffort away fromme.
Alex Sangha
Tired withallthe congestion
Editor : There is a different type ofcongestion on our roads, and itis caus ed by parking, not dr iving.
I amtired of having to navigate around blind corners and overhills and waitforother cars topass be caus e pe ople feelthe ne ed topark
onthe stre et insteadof theirempty driveways or cluttere d garages.
I amtired ofhomes withfourorfive cars whose ow ners are too lazy to shuffle vehicles around to accommodate the20 somethings stillliving at homewho comehome late and Mom and Dad who still
get up and go to work.
I amtired ofcommercialplumbers and electricians who park their work vehicleson the stre et I amtired ofthe Delta bylaw enforcement team whodoesn’t se em to understand their job.
I’m just tired.
Ke vin Davis
Grateful for yourhelpand kindness
Editor : I want to extend my heartfeltgratitude to the mountainbiking community of Watershed Park in general, and particularlyto thethree amazing riders who came to my aid.
I was riding the Shed trailonthe Sunday of the BC Day long weekendand took a nasty spillwhich resulted in
me badly dislocating my elbow.I was in no condition to help myself, but the next three riders down the trail came to my rescue
A rider named Peter took charge, called 911 and stayed online with them to assess my injury. Peter’s companion met theambulanceand guided them to my location.
The third riderlet
Peter use his phone to make all the calls All three stayed withme untilthe paramedics arrived and evenmore kindly took my bike and brought it to my house forme. Many more riders who camedown thetrail also offered to help. I amforevergrateful for your help and kindness.
Tom Berger
TheOptimist encourages readers to write letters to the editor Lettersare acceptedonany topic, althoughpreference isgiven to thoseon localmatters TheOptimist reserves theright to editletters andthedecision to publishisatthe discretionoftheeditororpublisher.Alllettersmustbe signed, datedandinclude the writer’s phonenumber(not for publication). TheOptimist will notprint “name withheld”letters Copyrightinletters andothermaterialssubmitted voluntarily to the publisher and accepted for publication remainswiththeauthor, butthepublisherandits licensees may freely
COUNCILCONSIDERATIONOFBYLAWS– SEPTEMBER9,2024
FileNo.LU009220(Bylaw No.8429)
Location:5055 Whitworth Crescent North
Applicant: Mandip andSimoneGill
Proposal:Applicationfor rezoningtopermita two-lotsingledetached residentialsubdivision.This applicationisconsistent with Delta’s OfficialCommunity Plan.
Torezonethe property from Single DetachedResidential1 (RS1) to ComprehensiveDevelopment Zone 51(CDZ51)to allow subdivisionintotworesidentiallotsand construction of a510.5m2singledetacheddwellingonproposedLot 1 and a389.5m2singledetached dwelling on proposed Lot2
Torezone thesubjectproperty fromSingleDetached Residential1 (RS1)toSingleDetached Residential7 (RS7)inorder toallow subdivisionofthe property into twosingledetached residentiallotsand theconstruction ofa new single detacheddwelling on each lot.
StaffContact: HelenStanton– Planner,604-952-3613
FileNo.LU009431(Bylaw No.8410)
Location: 8984112 Street
Applicant: Noor Muhammad
Proposal: Applicationfor rezoningtopermitatwo-lot single detached residentialsubdivision.Thisapplicationisconsistent with Delta’sOfficialCommunity Plan.
Torezonethesubjectpropertyfrom Single Detached Residential4 (RS4)toSingleDetached Residential6 (RS6)inorder to allowsubdivisionofthe property into twosingledetached residentiallotsand theconstruction ofa newsingle detacheddwelling with asecondarysuiteoneachlot
Proposal:Applicationfor rezoningtopermitatwo-lot single detached residentialsubdivision.Thisapplicationisconsistent with Delta’sOfficialCommunity Plan.
Torezone thesubjectproperty fromSingleDetached Residential1 (RS1)toSingleDetachedResidential 7(RS7) in order toallowsubdivisionofthe property intotwolotsand theconstructionofa new single detacheddwellingwithsecondary suiteon each lot.
Metro Vancouver, BNSF Railway andthecity will be coordinating the removal and closure of two unsanctioned trailsand structures at the Delta Nature Reserve next to Burns Bog due tosignificant public safety risks
Council recently endorsed the recommendation to close the trailsand remove unsanctioned structures, including make-shift woodenbridges and a boardwalk, due to theirdeteriorating condition.
A staff report notesthat overthe past three decades, volunteers constructed the wooden structures, including a boardwalkand a footbridge, providing access to twocrossings overthe BNSF Railway line and CougarCreek, between the North DeltaGreenway at the naturereserve.
The structures were not
approved by BNSF, nordoes Metro VancouverortheCity of Delta permitthem Signage along thetrails posted by BNSF, Metro Vancouverandthecity, emphasizesthat it is unlawful to cross thetracks, andusers of thetrailsare trespassing onprivate property, the report notes.
Asthebridge and boardwalkprovideaccess to private BNSFlands, Metro Vancouver isnotin a position to repairthe deteriorating structures, and instead approached thecity to confirm support fortheir removal.
“Stafffrom Metro Vancouver andthecitycoordinated a review with BNSF, who have long struggled withpreventing trespass over the railline, and reported oftenencounters with distracted users and off-leash dogsthroughtheir patrolsand via radio reports from passing trains BNSF is supportive of removal ofthese boardwalks to mitigate the significant haz-
ard posed through easy access to the railline…,”the report explains
Metro Vancouver will be responsiblefor removal of roughly 20metresof boardwalk andonebridge inthe nature reserve, while BNSF will be responsiblefor removal ofthe structuresontheirproperty, including roughly 52metresof boardwalk at thecentralcrossing and a bridge over Cougar Creek at thecrossing near72 Avenue
The city will be responsible fordecommissioning the pathways whichprovideaccess to theunsanctioned crossings fromthegreenway. Closure of those trails willinclude removal of a set of wood and earth stairs andinstallationoffencing to prevent access.
The work will be coordinated with Metro Vancouver to ensure publiccommunicationis clear andconsistent, the report adds.
COUNCILCONSIDERATION OF BYLAWS –SEPTEMBER 9,2024
FileNo.LU009523(BylawNo.8376)
Location: 11479 and1148974A Avenue
Applicant: R. Pandher, Pandher Properties
Proposal: Application forrezoningtopermita three-lotsingledetached residentialsubdivision.Thisapplicationisconsistent with Delta’sOfficialCommunity Plan.
Torezonethesubject property from Duplex/SingleDetached Residential3 (RD3)toSingleDetached Residential7 (RS7)in order toallowsubdivisionof theproperty intothreesingledetached residentiallotsand theconstructionofa new single detacheddwelling withan in-groundbasement andsecondarysuiteoneach lot.
Staff Contact: HelenStanton– Planner,604-952-3613
FORMOREINFORMATIONREGARDING THEPROPOSALS
Materialsrelatedtothe proposalssuchasthe proposed bylaws, detailed maps andotherinformationmay be inspectedatDelta City Hall,4500ClarenceTaylorCrescent,Delta,BC, MondaytoFriday, excluding statutory holidays from 9:00a.m.to4:00p.m.fromThursday, August29, 2024 to Monday, September 9, 2024.
Ifyou have ageneral inquiryregardingthe proposal or if youwould likeassistancetoinspectany relevantdocumentation, pleasecontactthe DevelopmentDepartmentby email atdevelopment@delta.ca or by phoneat604-946-3380. Correspondencereceivedupto12:00p.m.onWednesday, September 4,2024 will be included in the Agendapackage.Corresponden cereceived thereafter will beprovided to Council in advanceofthe Council meeting. Allcorrespondence must include yournameand full address and willformpartofthe public recordforthe proposal andbepublishedon the City’s website.
School-supply donation drive returns to Delta for its second year
MICHAELWHITE
Contributing Wr iter
Recognizing that food isn’ttheonly daily necessity many local childrenand theirfamilies struggle to afford, Guru Nanak Food Bankishosting theannual School SupplyDonationDrive at its Deltaand Surrey locationsthis Sunday, Sept 1,from11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thisisthe second yearthat thedrive is being heldin Delta, andthethird yearin Surrey The drives have been organized andpromoted incollaboration withthe Delta SchoolDistrictand Surrey Schools
Neeraj Walia, Director and Secretar y ofthe food banks, says the idea ofthe drive came from his own son.
“He was inGrade Seven,andhe said, ‘Dad,there arefood drives, but I’ve never heard abouta school-supply drive. A lot of my friends, they can’t afford them.’”
“Funding forthedrive is very low at theprovincial [government]level. Andin bothcities, there area lotof newimmigrantsfromcountries where educationisn’tasimportant, and if we don’taccommodate [the students], they’re not going to be able to continue on to college. And we know that the numberof refugee familiesin Deltais very high, andthe parents have higher spending prioritiesthan educational supplies.
“Many ofthe kidscome to school withnew supplies, but someofthem [have no choice but to use second-hand supplies],andthat can affect the quality oftheir educationas wellastheir men-
talhealth Some kidsactually report this to their teachers, andthenthose reports go to the schooldistrict.”
Last year ’s Deltadrive raised approximately $15,000 in supplies, as wellas cashandgift cards; in Surrey, it was approximately $18,000.
“We’re looking forward to more this year,” says Walia. “Our request to parents whenthey’re going back-toschoolshopping: Just get some spares ofwhatever your kidsneed: maybea few pencils, somenotebooks,a backpack… Andwhen youcome to donate it, please bringyour kid, so they know howimportant this is to ever yone.”
Malia points out that thedrive is especially gratefulfordonationsof rainresistant supplies, such as waterproof shoesand jackets, orgift cards from retailers that sellthem.
Whilethedrive is only taking place on Sept 1,donated itemsare welcomed at thefood banks onany day, both before andafter. TheDeltafood bank is located at 1118884 Ave.; the Surrey one is at 1529968 Ave.
For moreinformation, call 604-5801313oremail info@gnfba.ca
Community Parkin Tsawwassen keeps tellingstories ofthepast
PHIL MELNYCHUK
pmeln yc huk @d elta-optimis t.co m
The treasure-laden slope that leadsdown to Tsawwassen Beach in Fred Gingell Park keep turning up storiesfrom the past
After a double-barrelled shotgun was found hidden just offthetrail last year, local resident Blake Willson has also foundanotherartifact withlinks to the past Willsonishelping restore natural vegetation to the steep slope below the park, in April, found, a small,pieceof carved marble bearing a Japanese inscription, buried a fewcentimetres
inthe soil.
Willsonlived in Japan for several years and learned the language and recognized the Japanese letters. Anyoneelse finding the rock might not have recognized that and may have tossed the stone aside, he said recently.
He guesses that it’s been lying there fora century and camefrom one of the Japanese workers employed in thefishplants inthe Tsawwassenand Point Roberts area inthe early 1900s.
Willson saidthat fish canneriesin Point Roberts hired lots of Japaneseworkers between the 1880s and
Translated,theletters mean, Jizo Bodhisattva. The latter wordrefers to a Buddhist who has achieved enlightenment, while Jizo isthe nameof theindividual.
The Buddhist (name was: Jizou Bousatsu) is known by ever yonein Japan, but is particularly highly regarded by Japanese Buddhistsas a protector of children. He isalso well-known in China as a famous enlightened Buddhist.
Jizo Bodhisattva is a highly revered enlightened monk in Japan to whom parents pray if they have childrenwho have died, Willson said.
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Community
First West Foundationfundsmentalhealthprograms
First West Foundation has generously bolstered The Step Forward Health Society’s efforts to provide accessiblementalhealth support in Delta.
Thisfunding will enhance various mental healthinitiatives, particularly thecrucial“When Love Hurts” support group for womenexperiencing partner abuse.
The $25,000grant from First West Foundation will be instrumentalinestablishing the“When Love Hurts” support groupsin North and South Delta Each 20-week program, free toparticipants, providesgroup andindividualcounselling sessions facilitated by Registered Clinical Counsellors. This initiative aims to assist up
to 24 women,offeringa safe space to sharetheir experiencesand reduce feelingsofisolation
The Step Forward Health Society, based inLadner, isdedicated to removing barriers to mentalhealth services. The society offersa range ofprogramsdesigned to meetthecommunity’s diverse needs, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT),mental health support groupsfor LGBTQ+ youth, creative mindfulness groupsfor chronic pain management, andfinancialaid for low-income clients. These servicesensure individuals, couples, and familiesin Delta and surrounding areas can access the support they need.
“The support from First West Foundationiscrucialinhelping us reach more individualsinneed ofmentalhealth services,” said Meg Neufeld,president of The Step Forward Health Society “Their generosity allowsus to offer our programs at no cost, ensuring that finan-
The “When Love Hurts” programis particularly vital,addressing theurgent need for support servicesfor women experiencing abuse. According to statistics, oneinthree womenin Canada reports partner abuse, leading to longterm health, economic, and socialimpacts The program’s group setting helps womenfeel less isolated andmore understood,providing a support network that individualcounselling sessionsalonemight not achieve
In addition to the “When Love Hurts” program, Step Forward
isalso launching their “Step Forward Together” fundraising event at The Red Barn at Southlands Grange on Nov. 16. This event aims to introduce thecommunity to Step Forward Health Society’s mission andprograms while raising additional funds to expandits services The event will feature live music, a live auction, several speakers, andprovideinformationonhow community members can support Step Forward’s initiatives. For more information about the event andhow to support Step Forward Health, visitits website www.stepforwardhealth ca orcontactitsoffice directly.
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PHOTO COURTE SY MEG NEUFELD
Community
Nature Notes: Light pollution impacts oninsects
CLAIRE GOODING
De ltaNaturalis ts So cie ty
Insectsare vitalmembers of our ecosystems. Unfortunately, we are experiencing unprecedented declinesininsect populationsall overthe world withanestimated 45 per cent declineinthe last 40 years. There are many factors contributing to thisdeclineincluding habitat loss, overuse of insecticidesand climate change.
One often overlooked factoraffecting insect populationsislight pollution. Although many peopleare aware ofthe concept oflight pollution, few realize just how much of animpactartificiallight can have
If you’ve spenta summer evening on a porch, you’ve surely noticed the phenomenon ofmoths and otherinsectscircling and bumping into a porch
light.
There are two main explanationsfor this behaviour : someinsects are attracted to the heat produced by incandescent light bulbswhile otherinsects use the light of the moon to navigate but become confused when abrighter light source ispresent, resulting inerraticflight patternsaroundartificial light sources
Unfortunately,once insects begincircling an artificiallight source,it becomesalmost impossible forthem to escape. This causesoneinthree insects attracted to artificiallight to die before morning.
The good newsis that you can help reducethis problem
Studies showthat certain types oflight bulbs can significantly reduce the numberofassociated insect fatalities. LEDsare
betterthanincandescent light bulbs because they donotproduceany heat Light colouralso matters, so optfor warm-coloured LEDs (yellow/orange tinted) overcool-coloured LEDs to attract fewer
insects.
Finally,the best and simplest option to reduce the harms oflight pollutionis to turnoffany unnecessary outdoor lights
Editor’s note: Nature
Notes is a monthly column produced by the Delta Naturalists and their community partners. For info onmonthly meetingsand more see www.deltanaturalists.org and www.facebook.com/DeltaNats/.
MELANIE TATA PHOTO Mothattractedtoa porchlight.
COME VISITPOINT ROBERTSTODAY!
Community DeltaCommunity Action Teamhosting Wellness Fair
B.C. isentering its eighth yearin a declared state ofemergency due to the toxic drugcrisis. Toxic drugsare now the leading cause ofdeath for people aged 10 to 59 in B.C. according to the BC Coroners Service, accounting formore deathsthanhomicides, suicides, accidentsand naturaldisease combined.
The Delta Community Action Team(DCAT) is dedicated to implementing wellness measures to assist inending thecrisis by preventing, reducing, anddelaying substance use forfuture generations.
The DCAT isholding a Wellness Fair to commemorate International Overdose Awareness
Day (Aug 31)and BC Recovery Day (Sept 7).
The event will be held Sept.7 from11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ladner United Church, (496048 Ave.).
Thisfree event isopen to all agesandincludes a supervised play area for young children. The goal is to providefun,entertainment, and a range of wellness and recreational resources. It willfeature diverse activitiesincluding a food truck, live music, speakers, crafts, interactive booths, gamesfor all agesanddoorprizes
The event willfeature an audio-visualart experienceaimed at raising awareness andpromoting compassion toward mentalhealth journeys
through personal stories. A memorial space will be dedicated to the numerous livestragically lost in Deltadue to the poisoned drug supply.
DCAT was founded in 2018 to address the toxic drug supply crisisin Delta and to promotea healthy, resilient community through partnershipsfor mentalhealthand substanceuse prevention.
On the evening of Aug. 31,the City of Delta willlight City Halland the56th Streetmedian purple to acknowledge International Overdose Awareness Day.
An eventdesignedtohelpunpaid caregiversandelderly spousesnavigate theircaregivingjourneybyproviding helpful informationandsupportiveresources Learnabouthelpfulproducts &services provided by localbusinesses
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Eventto report?
ContactIanat ijacques@delta-optimist.com or 604-998-3616
Earthwise Society’s Heirloom Tomato Festival returns
The year’s festival will feature animpressive selection of heirloom tomatoes of allshapes, sizes and colours
It’s that timeof year again! The Earthwise Heirloom Tomato Festivalis back on Sept 7, from10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and you won’t want to miss it
This eagerly awaited event is a family-friendly celebrationof B.C.’s agriculturalheritage, with a special emphasisonheirloom tomatoes andthe diversity ofproducethat is availablelocally.
The year ’s festival will feature animpressive selectionofheirloom tomatoes ofallshapes, sizes andcolours.
Guests will have a chance to sampleand learn about these unique and flavourful tomatoes that range from large and small to roundand oblong, boasting hues spanning fromdeep purples to vibrant yellows and greens.
Heirloom tomatoes come fromplantswhose
seeds have been carefully saved and handed down throughthe generations.
Saving heirloom seeds allowsus to experience the rich diversity offruits and vegetablesthathave been part of our shared culinar y history.
In addition to heirloom tomatoes, The Tomato Fest willalso feature otherheirloom veggies, from purple potatoes to red carrots, round zucchini,and turban shaped squash.
This year, Earthwise will be welcoming back the chefsfrom Las Catrinas Cuisine,a popular Ladner-based Mexicantake-out business. Knownfortheir bright and authentic Mexicanflavours, they will be showcasing their culinar y talent with a cooking demonstration highlighting the versatility ofthe tomato Coastal Olive Oils will
The DeltaChoral Societyisanon-profitorganizationdedicatedtospreadingthelove ofmusic throughoutthelocal community.
also be at thefestival, presenting the classic pairing ofpremiumolive oilandvinegar with fresh, juicy tomatoes.
Attendees will get to experiencefirsthandhow high-quality oilsand vinegars elevate the flavors of tomatoes, enhancing their naturaltaste in a delicious way.
Guestsshouldalso make time to visitthe Earthwise Farm Cart, brimming withthe best Earthwise-grown summerproduce, and enjoy aleisurely stroll throughthepicturesque Earthwise Garden to see the latest blooms.
The Tomato festival promises a fun-filled day celebrating local produce and thevibrant spiritof thecommunity.
For more information about the event, please contactinfo@earthwisesociety.bc.ca
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DeltaChoral Society set to launch fallseason
TheDelta Choral Society isthrilled to share informationonits upcoming fall season
The Choral Society is actively seeking new members, especially school-aged childrenfor the Childrenand Youth Choirandadult singers forthe tenor, bass, and baritone sections ofthe Delta Concert Choir.
Participating in a choir offersa multitudeof benefitsfor children. It’s not just about honing musi-
cal skills, but also about fostering teamwork and confidencethat they can apply in various aspects oftheirlives
“Being part ofthe Delta Choral Society has been such a positive experiencefor my children,” said parent Brittany Lemery. “Not only has ithelped them developtheir musical talents, but it has also provideda supportive community where they have made lasting friend-
ships They get to be part of something biggerthan themselves. Since joining the choir, I’ve seen a boost intheirconfidence.”
Joining theDelta Choral Society isnot just about singing. It’s about having fun, making new friends, and being part of a vibrant community.
TheDelta Choral Society is a non-profit organizationdedicated to spreading thelove of music throughoutthe
local community. Rehearsalsforthe Concert, Chamber, andthe Children and Youth Choirs are held at Tsawwassen’s Benediction Lutheran Church on Monday evenings, withthefirst rehearsal on Sept. 9. Registrationisnow open. For more information and to register, please visitthe Delta Choral Society website at www. deltachoral.ca.
Amagical evening fullof great food, entertainment and magnificent viewsofthe Salish Sea helped raise anincredibleamount in support ofthe Delta Hospitaland Community Health Foundation.
On Thursday night, Aug. 22, PeakProductshosted
the Supper atSunset event. Not only was $75,000 raised, but thefoundation was also able to share how they are helping the seniors of our community by partnering withFraser Healthonthe new Beedie Long Term Care Centre.
All proceeds fromthe event will be put towards the project.
The hospital foundationoffers itsthanks andgratitude to Peak Productsforcreating the event and toChief Laura Cassidy andthe Tsawwassen First Nation fortheirgracioushospitality andallowing the event to be heldontheir ancestral,traditionaland unceded lands
Community
A good night’s rest can be just what the body needs to feel revitalized and ready to tackle a new day. Indeed, rest isimportant for people ofall ages, including seniors.
The brainneeds sleep to regulate the body, restore energy and repair damage
Recognitionofthat is vitalfor aging menand women, someofwhom may be more vulnerable tosleeping problems thanthey realize.
In addition to being more vulnerable to agerelated healthproblems
that can interrupttheir sleep, thus affecting its quality, aging menand women mayfindtheir sleep routines change overtime.
Sleep issues affecting olderadultsalso may be a byproductof various contributingfactors. These couldinclude:
*Painthat affectsthe back, neck, or joints
*Mental healthissues, includinganxiety and depression
*Neurodegenerative disorders that are morefrequent among aging populations, such as dementia and
Alzheimer ’s
*Sleep apnea ordisordered breathing at night
*Restless leg syndrome, a conditionthat tends to worsen with ageandis characterized by anurge to move limbsoften
*Nocturia, a condition marked by a need to urinate at night
*Stimulatingmedications ormedicationinteractions
*Decreased exposure to sunlight
*Sedentar y lifestyle
Aging menand women who are having trouble sleeping shouldknow that such issues are treat-
LIVIN GT HEGOODLIFE +
Thelink betweensleepandhealthy aging
It ’s amisconceptionthatolderadultsneedmoresleepthan youngerpeople, notingadultsofallages requirethesameamountofnightly rest.
able andnot something that needs to be accepted as a normal part ofgrowing older. For example, individuals whose sleep is routinely interrupted by a need to urinate can avoidcertain beverages, including alcoholand caffeinated drinks.
Sleep andhealthy aging go handin hand.
Aging adults having trouble sleeping can consult theirphysicians to learn more about overcoming sleep-related issues.
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Healthy aging is a multifaceted process that involvesanarray of variables
Dietandexercise are two such variables, and each are intertwined.
According to the National Institute on Aging, theamount of
caloriesindividuals over60need eachday dependsontheirphysical activity levels Though alladults shouldaspire to be physically active each day, some aging adults may experiencemobility issuesthatmake it hard to move around. But
activity levels can serve as a measuring stick for daily calorieintake. The NIAnotesthat themore activemenand women over60are, themore caloriesthey willneed to consume
Inactive: The NIA recommendsthat women
L IVINGTHEGOODLIFE +
over60whoare not physically active consume1,600 calories per day. Men over60who are notphysically active are urged to consume between 2,000and2,200 calories eachday.
Moderately active: What qualifiesasmoderate physical activity is best defined by anindividual’s physician,who may recommend various exercisesoractivities based on each person’s condition. Daily walks may qualifyasmoderate physical activity, but aging adultsare urged to keeptrack ofthelength andintensity of such
Agingindividuals’ calorieneedsaffected by theiractivity levels
walks so they can work withtheirphysicians to determine how they might affecttheir daily caloricintake. Women over60whoengage in moderate physical activity eachday are urged to consume1,800 calories per day,whilemenin that category shouldconsume between 2,200and 2,400 calories.
Very active: Aging menand women can probably determine on their own iftheirlifestyle can be described as very physically active. Women over60whoqualifyas very active shouldconsume between 2,000and
2,200 calories per day, whilethe NIAadvises very active men to consume between 2,400and 2,600 calories per day. Ofcourse, it’s important that men and women over60 choose the right foods eachday as well. The NIAadvises against choosing foods thathave a lotof sugar, saturated fat and sodium. Fruits, vegetablesand wholegrainsare examplesofhealthy foods that canhelp aging individuals reach recommended daily calorieintake without compromising their overallhealth.
-Metro Creative
CHURCHDIRECTORY
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
3900 Ar thurDrive, Ladner 604-946-4522 sacredheartparish.ca
Community
www.ladnergospelassembly.com
AllSaintsAnglican Church 4979-44A Avenue,Ladner 604-946-9179 •604-946-4224
Tsawwassen United Church 693–53rdStreet,Tsawwassen Welcometoeveryonefor Worship &Friendship Sundays @10:00am tuc@telus.net604.943.2911
“Be Faithful,betrue, be ablessing”
Use encouraging words
I always enjoy going to see my dentist. I know that sounds weird, but it’s not becauseI enjoy the dental work In fact, my dentist isin Kerrisdale, and it tookalmost three hours to get to and from the appointment today due to the construction in Vancouver.
Despite the wasted timeonthe road, I still hada great day because my dentist isthe most encouraging person ever Ever y time I see him,I feellike I’m receivinga report card with straight A’s onit
He usually startsthe appointment with, “ah, that’s perfect, Paul! You’ve beenflossing well and taking care of your
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teeth. Well done!”
He always asks about my family, my church, and how I’m doing. It almost feelslike I’ve had a session with a therapist. Encouraging words can bepowerful.
Ephesians 4:29 says, “Let no corrupting talkcome out of yourmouths, but only such asis good for building up, asfitsthe occasion, that it may give grace to those whohear.”
Thisdoesn’t meanthat we can’t have difficult conversationsand hold one another accountable, but it doesmeanthat our default use of language should be encouraging and “good for building up.”
Let’s do a bitofhomework this week. Evaluate how you use your words. Are your words slanderous, overly critical,or tearing down ofothers? Orare they encouraging? I hope your words “give grace to those whohear ” this week.
This year, Labour Day comes at a challenging time for working people. Here in BC, we’re facing the samedifficulties workers across North America (and evenother parts ofthe world)are coping with : affordable housing, access to health care and rising costs for theessentials we all count on ever y day. Thatmakes itmore important than everthat working people stand together
Standing togetheris how we’ve won impor-
tant victoriesin BC. Victorieslikefive paid sick days, Canada’s highest provincialminimum wage, a dramatic expansioninaffordable childcare, and single-step unioncertification so workers who make it clear they want to join a uniondon’t have to jump throughadditional hoops to doit
And withoutartificial barriers intheir way, more andmore working people areindeed turning to unions. They know it’s how they can have a stronger voiceintheir workplace,andmore money intheir pockets Now isthetime to keep standing together sowe
can make more progress for working people That’s how we’ll keep moving thedial on critical issuesthat affect you, yourfamily and your community.
What’s clear is we can’t slide backwards— there’s too much at stake. Less than a decade ago, the BC Liberal government was siding firmly withemployers against workers, making life more expensive and, frankly,more miserable Theywere slashing services, cutting Workers’ Compensation, privatizing servicesand hiking fees so they could cut taxesforbig corporations.
and we aren’t goingback
There’sa crucial provincialelectioncoming upin October, and working people are going to have a choice to make Our votes will helpdecidethiselection, and we aren’t going to letanyone roll back the hard-fought gains we’ve made.
Labour Day reminds usthat we’re the people who make our community, our provinceand our countr y work. Workers are the backboneof our economy.And BC only succeeds if we all succeed.
To working people across BC and everywhere, a very happy Labour Day.
PHOTO COURTE SY BCFED Sussanne Skidmoreis thepresidentoftheBC FederationofLabour.
PHOTO COURTE SY BCFED HermenderSingh
HAPPY DAY
Celebrating Delta workersand emergency respondersonLabour Day
Labour Day is a time forus to honour andcelebrate the hard work, dedication, and resilienceof Delta’s city workers andemergency responders.
The City of Delta’s workforceisthe heartbeat of our community, playing an essential roleinshaping thevibrant and diverse characterof our city.
Each day,these committed individuals many ofwhomareDelta residents themselves contribute to the growth, safety,and well-being of our city, ensuring that Delta remains a thriving place to live, work, and raisea family.
ThisLabour Day, we extend our deepest gratitude to our emergency responders—Delta Fire and Emergency Services,Delta Police Department, and emergency support staff who standas the backboneof our community’s safety and security. Theirunwavering dedicationandcourage inthefaceof chal-
lenges, whether responding to natural disasters, emergencies, or protecting our neighbourhoods, exemplify the spiritof servicethat defines Delta Delta’s success and prosperity are builtonthe foundationof our dedicated workforce withthe support and advocacy oftheirlocal unions, CUPE Local 454, Delta Public Employees, the Delta Firefighters Association, Local 1763,andthe Delta PoliceAssociation.
As we gather withfriendsandfamily thisLabour Day,letus reflectonthe invaluablecontributionsof our workers andemergency responders and express our heartfeltthanks fortheir service
On behalfoftheCity of Delta, we wish ever yone a safe, restful,and welldeserved Labour Day. Together, let’s continue to build a strong, resilient, and inclusive community.
-Mayor George Harvie and Delta council
Ever yday,GlobalContainer Terminalsrecognizesthe importantworkofessential andfrontline workersinour communities andterminals.Wealsosendourappreciation to thosewho areworking ever yday to keep goodsmoving across Canada’s supplychains!
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Making publichealth care stronger
LYNNBUECKERT
Se cretar y- Busine ss Manager , Ho spitalEmplo ye es ’U nio n
Overthedecades,Hospital Employees’Union (HEU) and publichealth care have weathered many storms and emergedstrongereach time.
In the80 yearsour union hasexisted, we have seenfederal and provincial governmentscome and go.Some cuttinghealth spendingand privatizingcare, whileothers sustainingand expandingMedicare.
Now,populationgrowth and an agingsocietyare puttinganevergreaterdemand on workersand public careresources. And the aftershocksof aglobal pandemic continuetoimpact ourhospitals,long-termcarehomes and otherhealth services
ButaswemarkthisLabour Day,as B.C’slargest and oldesthealth care union, we alsowanttoacknowledge the
many gains madeinthepastdecadefor publichealth care
Therepealingofanti-labourlegislationthat took away keyprovisions of health care workers’ commoncollective agreement.
Thereturnofmore than5,000 contracted-outhospitalhousekeepers, dietar yworkers and security officers intopublichealth care
Theend to thepractice by some long-termcarehomeoperatorsoffiring theirentirestaff team, thenasking them to reapplyfortheir jobs without being able to keeptheirunion, oranyofthe gains theyhad madeintheir last collectiveagreement.
Thehundredsofmillions ofdollars invested in seniors’ care to enhance the continuityofcarefor B.C.’s frailseniors, by making workercompensation higher and moreequalacrossthe sector
Thesix new hospitalsunder wayin B.C., and 17othersbeingexpandedto meetthe needsoftheircommunities.
arejustsomeofthebenefits we have asa resultof workers’strugglesinthepast:
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Whatback-to-schoolseason couldbe
CLINTJOHNSTON
BCTFPr es ident
It ’s ba ck-to-sc hool se asonand teach er s acros s British Co lumbi aa re bu zz in g wi thexcitemen t,ju st lik e their st udents
Ge tt in g to meetthe ki dsthe y wi ll men to r, preparin g newles so n pl a ns, and se tt in g go alsforthe ye aris so methin g ju st ab ou t ev er y teach erlook s for wa rd to.
Ofcour se, wi thon go in g sc hool st affin g shorta ge s, te ac h er s are als o doin g mental gy mnastics to fi gu re ou t ho w the y wi llfill ga ps y et ag ain to s uppor t their st uden t s.
In tw o con se cu tiv e annual su rv ey s, B. C. teach er s have re po rt ed higher wo rk loadsthanth e ye ar be fore. Th ey say the y are exp ec te d to domore wi thles s andtheirmos t vulnerab le st udentsare thefir st to los e se rv ices.
Th is ha s anim pa ctnotonl y onthos e s tu dents, bu t onthemoraleofthe te acher s who ca re fo r them— 15 pe r cen t plan to le av e th e profes si on w it hin tw o ye ar s.
Pu blic ed uc at ionis at a crisis po in t a ft er de ca desof ch ro nicunderfundin g, an di t’st im e fordram at icinve stm en t in re te nt ionand re cruitmen t to cor re ctcour se. Bu t ra therthanfo cu si ng onprob lem s, le t’s im ag inewh at a we llfunde d syst emcouldmean for st udents. Wi th a prov incialele ctiononthehorizon,thisis a ye ar to drea m.
Wh at if ev er y sc hool ha da dedica te d counsellor? Wh at ifthe y could say toeach st uden t wh o kno ck s, “I’m so ha ppy you ’re here, I’ m re ad y to liste n,” ra therthan, “I have to fillinfo r G ra de 5 ma th ag ain, I re all y hop e yo u come ba ck nex t we ek .”
Wh at ifthere we re en ou gh te ach-
er s on ca ll to fill ro utine cla ss ro om ab se nces, so th e librar ia n could ke epthelibrar y open? Wh at wo ul d it m ea n to th at ki d whodependsonthe librar y as a sa fe sp ace, wh o discove rs w or lds wi thin bo ok s where th ey are f ull y accept ed asthe y are?
Wh at ifthere wa s an ed uc at ion as si st an t av ail ab lefor ev er y Grade 1 to 3 cla ss ro om, so th at ki ds wi th sp ecialne ed s couldexperiencethe early in te rv entionth at wo uld se t themup for su cces s for ye ar s to come ?
Wh at if ev er y crea tiv e ki d ha d acces s to mu si c cla ss, ev er y sp orts tea m ha da coac h, ev er y cl as s invo lv ed a les so n th at te ache rs ha d d ed ic at ed time to prepare?
Th es e shouldnot be “wh at ifs;” British Co lumbi a’s familiesdeser ve b et te r. Te acher s’ wo rk in g condition s are st udents’ learnin g condition s— let ’s ma ke thisdrea ma re ality.
HAPPY DAY
CelebratingLabour Day: the holiday Canadagave the world
Welcome to Labour Day,theholiday that is so much a part of our culture that Canadians rarelypause to considerits true purpose andmeaning.
Today,Labour Day isoften more associated withfairs andfestivals, and a last summer weekend at thecottage, than withwhat it was meant to be -a heartfeltcelebrationof workers and their families
That’s too bad, but perhaps not surprising. In a way,theholiday has become a victimofthe labourmovement’s enduring success inimproving the livesof working Canadians.
Today we take paidholidays, safe work places, medical care, unemployment insurance, fairhours,union wages and ‘the weekend’ forgranted. But how many of these advances would have happened ifit were notforthelongforgottenheroes whofought so hard to
make unions, and Labour Day, a reality inthefirst place?
Labour Day began in Canada on April 15,1872, a mere five years after Confederation. On that historic day the Toronto TradesAssembly, theoriginal central labour body in Canada, organized thecountry’s first significant ‘workers demonstration.’
‘Criminal conspiracy’
At thetimetradeunions were stillillegal,and authorities stilltried to repress them, even though laws against “criminalconspiracy” to disrupttradeunions had already been abolished inBritain.
Despite theobstacles, theassembly had emerged asanimportant forcein Toronto. It spoke out on behalfof working people, encouraged unionorganizationandacted as a watchdog when workers were exploited.
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HAPPYL ABOURDAY!
ThisLabourDay,Delta FireandEmergency Servicesextends ourdeepestgratitude to ourmorethan200dedicated firefightersandstaffmembers.
Thank youfor your continuedserviceand sacrifice.Your unwavering commitment,courage,and hard work keep our communitysafeevery day.
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MayorHarvieandDeltaCouncil extendourwarmestwishestoeveryone in ourcommunityas we celebrate LabourDay.
On this day, wehonour thehardworkanddedicationof the CityofDelta’s workforce, whoseefforts help make Delta athriving, inclusive,and welcoming community. We alsorecognize theinvaluablecontributions of thelabourmovement, whichhasplayeda vitalroleinsafeguarding workers’rightsandbuilding astronger,moreresilient community.
applauded astheunionists marched proudly throughthe streets, accompanied by four bands. In speechesthat followed,tradeunionleaders demanded freedomforthe TTU prisoners and better conditionsforall workers.
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thetimethe landmark parade was ed in 1872 theassembly hada rshipof27unions, representing workers, builders, carriage makers andmetal workers, plusanassortment ofothertrades ranging from bakersto r makers.
One oftheprime reasonsfororganizthedemonstration was to demand release of24leaders ofthe Toronto pographical Union (TTU),who had enimprisoned forthe “crime” of king to gain a nine-hour working
The event tookon a lifeofits own was onethatauthoritiescouldnot nore.
10,000 peoplethrongthe streets
Heldon Thanksgiving Day,which was thenobserved inthe spring, the parade featured throngsof workers and a crowd estimated at 10,000 Torontonianswho
It wasa defining moment in Canadian labourhistory, opening the door to theformationofthebroader Canadian labourmovement overthe next decadeand sowing the rootsof what isnow anannual workers’ holiday aroundthe world.
Initially,Labour Day was celebrated inthe springbut that didnot last long. Afterit was declared a legal holiday by the Parliament of Canada on July 23, 1894, thecelebration was moved to the early fall,where it has remained ever since
But whereveritiscelebrated, the purpose remainsthe same. In the same spiritit began so many years ago, it remains a day that affirmsthedignity andhonour of working people everywhere.
-National Union of Public and General Employees
DELTA SPORTS Pioneers offto a goodstart atPresident’s Cup
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The LadnerPioneers sit inthird spotinthe standings at the halfway point ofthe2024 President’s Cup national lacrosse championship
Before play started on day four(Wednesday), Ladner hada 2-1 record, tied withthe Snake Island Muskiesfromthe Three Nations Senior Lacrosse Leagueinthe standings
The Allegany Arrows fromthe Can AmLacrosse League topped thetable at 4-0 withthe Edmonton Miners fromthe Rocky MountainLacrosse Leaguein secondplace with a 3-1 record.
Following the round robin,which wraps up Thursday night, the top four teamsinthe seventeam tournament make the semifinals, which will be played onFriday.
The Pioneers opened the tournament on Sunday with a 16-8 win overthe StandingBuffalo Fighting Siouxfrom the Prairie GoldLacrosse Leaguethendropped a 6-3decision to the Miners on Monday night Ladner rebounded on Tuesday evening for a 12-7 win overthe Six Nations Rivermen fromthe Ontario Series Lacrosse League. Ladner was to play two gameson Wednesday (Allegany andthe
Victoria Shamrocks) and close out the round robin Thursday night against Snake Island.
Due to press deadlines, resultsfrom Wednesday’s games were not available.
Tyler Paceistheleading scorerthusfarforthe Pioneers with two goals and13 assists sitting fourthinthe tournament standings
Mitch Jones has seven goals andfiveassists for 12 pointswhile Spencer Bromley has five goals andfiveassistsinthe three games so far.
All games are being played at theLadner Leisure Centre.
For more onthe tournament see: https://presidentscup.lacrosse.ca/.
Sports stories? ContactIanat ijacques@delta-optimist.com or call 604-998-3616
TheLadnerPioneersopenedupthePresident ’s CuponSunday nightwith a16-8win overtheStandingBuffalo FightingSiouxoutofthePrarieGold Lacrosse League.
Deltatrack athlete soaring to new heights
Aiden Turnercontinues toclimb upthe ranks competing against the world’s best in athletics.
Turner,a 2023graduate of South Delta Secondar y and a Tsawwassen native, is representing Canada Aug. 27 to 31 at the World U20 Athletics Championshipsin Lima, Peru
Thisisaninternational event forqualifying athletes bornprior to Jan.
1, 2005. Athletes must attain aqualifying world standard and must be selected by theircountr y to compete.
Turner willcompete in thedecathlon.
Aftertraining withthe Richmond Kayaks Track and Field Clubafterhe graduatedfrom SDSS, Turnernow residesin Long Beach, California where heis majoring in mechanicalengineering at California State Long
Beach University.
He also represents the schoolindecathlon and wellas single events including pole vault, long jump and hurdles
He currently holds several provincial records, most notably the CanadianU18decathlon record andtheU20 indoorheptathlon record, which he set earlierthis yearin Spokane Wash
Turner suffered several setbacks during his
outdoor season,which limited his ability to compete andqualifyforthe U20 Worlds.
His last chance to meet the7,080-point world standard that would automatically qualify him fortheU20 Worlds came at a decathlon event in Long Beach where he won with7,131 points. He was officially named to the Canadian Teamon Aug. 8. -Submitted
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Aiden Turneris competing for CanadaatU20 Worldsin Lima, Peru.
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“Ever yoneplayed their part thewhole week,” he said. “I think we threw 10different pitchers in the tournament. We treat ever y game thewhole yearlikea big game, so when we get to the ‘big’ gameit ’s just another game. Our pitchers were calm, coolandcollected. It ’s toughplaying infront
of a big crowd on the big stage Ever yone just did amazing.”
Frick said at this time last year, he sawa lotof guys who were so committed tobaseball, so he hada feeling that this year had the makings of another special season.
“We hada few guys thatjust missed out on beingapar t ofthe team
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last year, so this year, you could tell,they wanted it bad,” he said. “From our first winterpractice once we named the team around Christmastime, you could just tell. I told them my goal was to get back to nationalsand a coupleof them said,‘we want to win the nationals.’
“It’s tough…getting
there is a huge accomplishment. We have beenlucky enoughand on the right sideof a few games the last few years and I didn’t want them to be disappointed if we got there anddidn’t win, but they didn’tlisten to me Even Saturday night when we talked,I said this wasa very successful seasonandwhatever
happens, happens Let’s go out anddo our best. They love the big stage. It was amazing. I’m still kindofin shock It doesn’tfeel real.”
The Jays roster at the nationalsincluded: Alex Tamayo, Caleb Miller, Cole Hudie, Colin Skelly,Drew Sochting, Hayden Mangat, Jaxxon Lawrence, KaneLaPor te,
The DeltaBlueJays players, coachesand parentspose fora photoonthefield.
Kesler Curtis, Lucas Yu, Mason Dubnov, Nico Yau, Noah Wegner, Reece Abbott, Deven Simonovic, Jorge Betancour t, Toby Wilding and Yohta Suzuki. Coaching staff : Cam Frick, Quinn Betteridge, Ford Marcotte, Joseph O’Krafta, Doug Miller (Chef demission).
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