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Deltagets$14Min federalhousingmoney

SANDOR GYARMATI

sg yarm ati@delta-optimis t. co m

TheCityofDeltanowhasan agreement to fast-track424additionalhomes overthenextthree years, work that is to alsohelp spurtheconstructionof4,100 newhomes overthenextdecade.

That’s accordingtoanannouncement by thecityand DeltaMP Carla Qualtrough at the Evergreen Court inLadneron Monday.Thecityhas received $14.2millionfromthe second roundofgrants handedoutfrom thefederal government’sHousing Accelerator Fund to eliminatebarriers to buildinghousing faster.

Thefundis part of Canada’s National HousingStrategy.

LaunchedinMarch 2023,the HousingAcceleratorFundis a$4.4-billioninitiativethat runsuntil2027/28.

Thefirst roundoffundingtotalled $4billion,buttheCityofDeltawasnot successfulin securing agrant inthat first round.

Thecitywas successfulinthenext round, se curing fundingtohelp further cutred tape andimplement variouselementsofthecity’shousing actionplan.

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Co mmuni ty Pl an .Hesaidthefunding willhelp Deltaimplementotherinitiatives,suchaspre-zoning.TheCMHC explainsthat theupfront fundingisto ensurethetimelyimplementationof initiatives,w ith subs equentpayments upondeliveringresults.

Citiesareencouraged to,“think bigand beboldintheirapproaches, whichcouldincludeaccelerating projecttimelines,allowing increase d housingdensityandencouraging affordablehousingunits.”

Oppor tu nities to de ve lopaffordab le,n on-marke th ou si ng oncivic andinstitutional la nds wi ll be en ab le dt hrou gh la ndinve nt ories, financialincentives,c ap acit yb uildin ga nd st ra te gi cp artnerships,t he cit yn otes,a ddin gt heactionplan als oi ncludes tech nologi ca li mp rovementsandtheus eofAItos trea mlin e ap prov als.

Qualtrough saidit ’s also aboutadifferentway ofdoingbusinessbetwe en the tw olevelsof government, asthe y have be en workingtogether to get thingsdone, adding that the latest fundingannouncementisthe boldestandmost-innovative approachto housing, andthemost-exciting thing she’s worked on withthecity

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Councillor considering, nofireworkson farmland

PHIL MELNYCHUK

pmeln yc huk @d elta-optimis t.co m

The City of Delta bolstered itsfireworks bylaw last year, banning the bombs anywhere within 500 metresof livestock, but Coun. Dylan Kruger may propose another change, banning fireworks completely from farmland.

However, he’ll wait until he seesthe response to Delta’s proposed resolution to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities conference in May asking Ottawa to regulate online salesand imports of fireworks.

“Notanti-fireworks, it’s just that we need to have a more controlled solution, so that ever ybody can enjoy safely together,” Kruger said.

He wants to see fireworks only at official, community events

Delta last year toughened its bylaw, raising the fine to $500for violations and setting the dis-

tancefrom livestock

According to Delta Fire and Emergency Services, eight fireworks permits were issued in 2024,the highest in several years andmore thanthe average three permits issued per yeartheprevious five years.

Fire chief Guy McKintuck said the upward trendcould be related to thedepartment’s social media campaign on fireworks permits.

Fireworks are banned in Delta, unlessa permit, which requires insurance and permissionofthe property owner, has been issued

The topic was illustrated Sept.28 when fireworks on104th Street, stampeded about 250 dairy cows in a barn nearby at Pickmick Farms.

The memor y is stillvivid for Melissa Thibaudier, with Pickmick, who said the fireworks went onfor six or seven minutes.

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MelissaThibaudier, withPickmick Farms,doesn’t wantfireworksnear farms.

The farm has about 430 dairy cattleandtheanimals in the barn closest to the road were affected the most but, “In every single barnthey were stampeding,” Thibaudier said.

“It (fireworks) was just so large andgrand in scale that it really… caused a massive amount of distress to thecowsand ofcourse, injury and illness resulted fromthat,” Thibaudier said.

“Whathappens, is the loud noise andthelight andthesmellfromthe smoke discharged from the fireworks just causes the animals to get really scared.”

No animals had to be put down, but many suffered scrapes, bruisesand tornligamentswhenthey banged andcrashedinto each other, slipping on manure.

In all, about 35cows

were affected with symptoms including blood in the milk from injured udders, abortions, or hoof abscesses or reduced milk production.

Oncecostsare determined, they’ll submit their claim to the city because it was the city that issued the fireworks permit.

Deputy city manager Marcy Sangret said the city is ready to work with

thefarm owners, “to address impacts resulting fromthe incident.”

She confirmeda fireworks permit had been granted by the city, but the city is still checking to see if all conditions were met.

A spokesmanforthe property where the fireworks tookplace, said the event had allthe required permits and insurance

“It wasa fully permitted event. Andthe fireworks were permitted as wellandthe City of Delta gave us permits to do the fireworks,” adding he wasn’tthere at the time.

On that night however, a friend was hostinga party. The fireworks were a “one-off ” event, he said, adding there may have been a smallonepreviously and ifit was known in advance, it would have been stopped

“Fireworks are done Obviously, nomore fireworks.

“I totally regretwhat happened.”

Councilrejects events centre onrural farmproperty

SANDOR

GYARMATI

sg yarm ati@delta-optimis t. co m

Deltacouncil on Monday vote d infavour of reje ctinga non-far m us e application by an East Ladnerblueberr y far m ow ner to permit the continue d us e of part of the site asan eventscentre with per-

manent and semi-permanent facilities, parking and lands caping.

The city willals o notify theAgr icultural Land Commission, which must approve such applicationsfor properties within the AgriculturalLand Reserve that Deltadoes not suppor t theproposal

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by the ow ners to continue to operate the event centre, calle d Sapphire Estates, at 5863104th St.

A staff report notes the city tw o years ago issued a building permit to construct an 8,270-square-foot far m and chemical storage building andthenan occupanc y permit Over

thecourse of thenext few months, ow ners under took significant alterations to the building andtheproper ty, and on June29,2024, held a launch party for Sapphire Estate

The proper ty is currently the subject of enforcementaction from boththecity andALC.

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On Sept. 18,2024,the city’s proper ty us e and compliancedivision issued a letter that identifie d six unauthor ized dwelling unitsinsidethe far m building, ordering the removal of all unpermitte d washroom facilities, dwelling unitsand laundr y facilities, and to returnthe barn to its or iginal approved state.

The additions have not be eninclude d in the current non-far m us e application andthe city continues to take enforcement action against the additions.

On Oct. 21,2024, ALCcomplianceand enforcementissued a letterallegingthat the property was beingused for eventsthat exceeded theallowableprovisions foron-farm eventsinthe ALR, also notingthecon-

structionof permanent facilitiesforthe sole purpose ofhosting events.

Last year, council approved a new agricultural zone (A1) bylaw to coincide withthe changesinprovincial regulations, including the permitting of up to 10 events to allow farmers to supplement income while not negatively impacting the agricultural land or surrounding properties.

The application by the owners notes, “Thisis a crucial step to ensure the property’s financial sustainability,which is currently under significant threat.”

A letter to thecity by theprovince’s agriculture ministry notesministry staffare “deeply concerned” about the “excessivelylarge eventscentre.”

Deltapolice expandinguse of body-worn cameras

SANDOR GYARMATI

yarm ati@delta-optimis

t. co m

TheDelta Police Board this week approved thefulldeployment of bodyworn cameras for the police department’s front-line officers.

Noting theprogram aligns withthe Delta Police Department’s communityfirst policing approach, emphasizing transparency andenhancingpublic trust, Chief Harj Sidhu toldthe board community feedback has shown strong support for the continued expansion of the program.

In 2020, Delta police becamethefirst organization in B.C. to implementa body-worn camera program, which has followeda phased approachto equipping frontline officers.

Currently,thedepartment has 36 body-worn camerasand63 officers are participating intheprogram.

The planisnow to purchase 24additional camerasunder a five-year subscription model.

Sidhu’s report to the board notes

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the cost of the additional camerasis approximately $99,000 overthefive years, withanannual cost of $20,000, which can be managed withinthe2025 budget.

The total anticipated annual cost for fullimplementation, based on current rates, is about $165,000.

Moving into 2026,theDPD willneed to replacethe end-of-life purchased cameras, incorporate advanced software features, as wellasfund a full-time transcription position.

The report adds that theDPD is committed to cost-effectiveness, minimizing expenseswherever possible Training andprogram coordination tasks for the program are handled by individualswho holdother roles, managing the responsibilitiesas special projects

The approach eliminatestheneed to hireadditional staff solely for the bodyworn camera program, avoiding cost increases.

Future program sustainability will be addressed inthe2026 budgetand subsequent planning cycles

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B.C. grant provides more child-care spaces in Delta

SANDOR GYARMATI

sg yarm ati@delta -o p timis t. co

More child care spaces have come to South Delta.

The B.C. government on Jan.16 announced that 40new child care spaces have beenadded at the Boundary Bay Montessori School.

The province says itprovided the Montessori in Delta(MIND) Society withmore than$2millionfromthe ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund to build more spaces.

The funding also supported costs such as renovations to the building so that it meetsmodern building code standards.

The MIND Society hasa support workeron staffin partnership withthe Reach childdevelopment program. It also works withthe Tsawwassen First Nationwhich provides in-class cultural education,including Indigenoushistory and culture, storytelling and music.

“Our daughter started inthe Nidoprogramin September 2024andisthriving,” saidAlicia Weiss, a parent, in a news release.

“Her teachers are incredibly nurturing andencourage her curiosity every day. It’s a warm and supportivecommunity that we’re very happy andproud to be a part of.”

Since2018,more than39,000new licensed child-care spaces have been created throughthe ChildCareBC New Spaces Fundand start-upgrants, with more than440in Delta, according to the province

In 2020, council approved a new Delta Childcare Strategy and Action Plan.

The strategy includes 24 recommendations, which are grouped into three strategicdirections, including increasing accessibility,increased affordability,as wellas a focus on quality.

The Boundary BayMontessori School heldagrandopening celebration fortheirnewschoolandchild-care spaces onThursday,Jan.16.

Theplanincludes working towards a goalofadding 1,051new child-care spaces over10 years to reach the Canadian average ratio, as wellas havinga partnership withthe Delta School District to explore optionsforco-locating child-care programsinelementary schools.

A Metro Vancouver report in2024 noted there has beenanincrease inthe numberof child-care spacesinthe region. That report onthe2023 Survey of Licensed Child Care Spaces and Policies in Metro Vancouverfoundthat spaces increased from18.6 per 100 children under12in2019 to 25.1in2023.

“The positive resultsare likely directly related to the significant increase in funding provided fromtheprovincial andfederal governmentsunderthe ChildCareBC strategy, thenotable increase of stand-alone child-care strategiesinlocal governmentsacross the region,andother regulatory tools such as zoning andfinancialincentives,” the Metro report noted

Metro Vancouverupdates the survey every four years, withthe latest reflecting the current inventory.

Delta SchoolDistrict begins budgetprocess

SANDOR GYARMATI

sg yarm ati@delta-optimi st .c om

TheDelta School District has outlined its upcoming budgetdevelopment andengagement process.

At the Jan. 7 meeting of the board of education, staffnoted they are just beginning thedevelopment ofthenext operating budget, listing key dates, including opportunities for publicinput.

The board’s upcoming meeting on Feb. 18 will be a budgetconsultation session with education partners, where ideason what thedistrict’s priorities should be for2025/26 will be conveyed to trustees. That session will

also include an overview ofthe budgetengagement process as well as the board considering approval forthe2024/25 amended budget.

The district will also have an online survey inwhich the public can participate. The Ministry of Educationisexpected to announce Delta’s funding for the next budget by March 14,andthedistrict is to release its proposed operating budget by April 17.

A special public board meeting will be held April 22 to provideinput on the budget recommendationsandthe boardis to consider approvalofthe budget at its April29 public meeting.

Meanwhile, the school board at its last meeting also approved a new strategic planforthedistrict. To cover the period 2025 to 2028,itestablishes several district goals, each having key priorities.

One ofthe goalsis “graduationforall” to furtherimprove graduation rates.

Althoughthe overall graduation rate was over 95 percent last year, the board was toldthedifferencewhenitcomes to sub-groups can be between 30-to-40 percent.

Those groups include childrenin care, and those withdiverse learning abilities.

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Call 9-1-1 for emergencies only

Editor’sNote

I AN JACQ UES

First responders have a tough job, whetherthat is police, firefighters or paramedics.

Equally important and having just as tough a job, are theemergency 9-1-1 calltakers and dispatchers who help ourfirst responders receive the vital informationthey need to dotheir jobs to handleemergencies

So, considering this,I have to ask why so many people seem to make their jobsmore difficult.

Recently,E-Comm, which handles about two million9-1-1 calls per year, released its annual list of top 10unusual callsthat were received by emergency police calltakers in 2024, to raise awareness oftheimportanceof keeping 9-1-1linesforemergenciesonly.

The top 10included:

* Theirneighbour was wearing too much cologne

* The dr y cleaners stained theirshirt

* McDonald’s wouldn’t opentheirdoors

* They wanted directions to a 24/7 ShoppersDrug Mart

* Complaining the power was out

* Requesting technical support

* The box of38 avocadosthey purchased was rotten

* They left theirphoneinan Uber

* Requesting help removinga wasp nest

* There wasa domesticated-looking bunny inthe park

Now, some of you reading this column might laugh andthinkthese callsare funny, but thisisno joke andno laughing matter.

Taking these calls and wasting valuable timecouldmean thedifference between someoneliving or dying.

Ever y year, thislist comes out andit boggles my mindthat the public still has to be reminded ofwhen to call9-1-1.

Calling 9-1-1is for in-progress crimesor emergencies that require immediate help from police, fire or ambulanceonly.

Being dissatisfied with yourdr y cleaner ornot being able to getyour fast-food fix are callsthat donotbelong on9-1-1.

Fromsurviving to thriving:the shiftsmallbusinesses need

In today’s economic landscape, small business owners are facing unprecedented challenges.

In my new roleaspresident ofthe Tsawwassen Business Improvement Association, I’ve had theopportunity to connect with many local business owners during the last few months to hear about some oftheir challenges. Many find themselvestrapped in a cycle of relentless operation, spending most oftheirtime working intheir businesses rather thanonthem

Small business owners often juggle multiple responsibilities, from customer service andinventory management to marketing andaccounting. As a result, they become so overloaded with day-to-day operationsthey neglect strategicplanning andinnovation. Thisshort-sighted focus can prevent themfromidentifying newopportunities, adapting to market changes, andimproving efficiency.

Community Comment

WA RREN DE ANFLANDEZ

Experts stress the importanceof stepping back and examining thebigger picture.

Working ontheir businessesinvolves setting clear goals, developing effective systems, collaborating withotherorganizations, applying forgrants, andinvesting intheir teams. However, the reality is, many small business owners are overwhelmed and lack the timeor resources to implement suchchanges.

Sincethe COVID-19 pandemic, economicfallout

has furtherheightened this issue. Thisforced many small businesses to adapt quickly, leaving little roomfor reflectionor strategicgrowth. With inflationand changing consumer behaviours, the urgency to keepoperations running often outweighsthe need for long-term planning.

To overcomethese challenges, small business owners must prioritize time management and seek support.

Engaging mentors, attending workshops, or using technology can helpfree uptime to focus ongrowth strategies

Asthe economycontinues to evolve, it’s crucial forsmall business owners to shifttheir mindsets It’s easier saidthan done, but by working ontheir businesses, owners can cultivate resilience, foster innovation, andultimately secure a brighterfuture inanincreasingly competitive landscape. The pathahead may be uncertain, but the rewards of strategicfocus can lead to sustainable success.

No Metrotown-size towers

Editor:

I amwriting to express my opposition to the Town Centre Mall application,which proposeshigh-risesup to 24 storeys.

Thisthreatens tosignificantly alter the characterof our community and raises serious concerns about infrastructure, sustainability,andquality of life.

Please quantify several condos ... is several three orfouror12?

Our town is valued forits small-town charm, thoughtfulurban design, and sense of community. The approvalof 24-storey high-rises would overwhelm the current landscape, increase traffic, and placeadditional strainon schools, health care andtransit.

Further, theenvironmentalimpactof such developments cannot be ignored High-rise construction typically resultsinhigherenergy consumption, increased heat generation, and a larger carbonfootprint. These consequences contradict our town’s commitment

The TownCentreredo wouldbelargestapplicationin Tsawwassen.

to sustainability andenvironmental responsibility.

I strongly urge thelocal government to rejectthis applicationandprioritize more balanced, community-driven strategiesthat respect our town’s characterand ensure itslong-term livability. Growthshould serve to enhance our community— notdetractfromit

I also encourage residents to voice theirconcernsandoppose this application. Together, we can protect thefuture andidentity of our town

Denise Shaw

We need a clinic,not a library

Editor:

The recently announced redevelopment of Tsawwassen Town Centre proposes a much-needed remake to the dated 1970s mall in theform offour“up to 24 storeys” buildings, surrounded by six-storey residential buildings.

As part ofthis development, a community contributionisproposed, providing 20 percent rentalunits, including five percent belowmarket, and a community hub that would

includeamobility hub (bike storage, transit pass machines, and car share) and a newlibrary.

Whileitis clear our existing library is dated andthe appearanceis mundaneanduninspiring, it seems functional.

With our aging demographicandtheincrease in populationthat would resultfromthisproject (1,433 units would equal 2,000 to 3,000 more residents)andfuture projects (potentially another 7,000or more residents) thegift of a showcase

As January’s newmoon risesonWednesday, January29, we join communitiesaround theworldincelebratingthe LunarNewYearand welcomingthe YearoftheSnake.

May thewisdomofthe snakeguide youtogreat achievementsin 2025.

Wishing everyone celebratinginour community good luck, prosperity,andaveryhappy LunarNew Year.

librar y isnot a highpriority forthecommunity.

Like many areas, TsawwassenandLadner sufferfrom a shortage of doctors.

Thisoften resultsin capacity issues at Delta Hospital’s emergency, with people seeking primary care.

I wouldlike to suggest that a community contribution,consisting ofthe building and start -upfunding to develop a community medical clinic, be considered Mark Schoeffel

Rotary saysthanks for help

Editor :

A big thank you to theCity of Delta and Rick’s Heart Foundationforfunding theinstallationof our Rotar y Christmas lightsonthe bigger trees in Diefenbaker Park

We heard from many peoplethat this

year was the best everforthe Rotar y lighting display

Also, ashout out to Shake Shinefor the professional job they did withthe installationandtake-down ofthelights in the big trees.

Tom Smith

(left to right): Councillor Daniel Boisvert,CouncillorJessie Dosanjh, CouncillorDylan Kruger, MayorGeorge V. Harvie,CouncillorAliciaGuichon, CouncillorRodBinder, CouncillorJennifer Johal

TICKETSON SALENOW!

Letters

Against‘outrageousdensity’

Editor:

Afterreviewing thematerialonthe TsawwassenTownCentre development,Ihave someconcernswiththe project,asproposed.

WhileIamsupportive ofaredevelopmentofthe currentsite,thedensity andbuildingheightsare overwhelming.

The1,433residential unitswouldresultin about3,000additional residentslivingonthat sitealone.

Thisprojectwouldalso setaprecedentforthe ShoppersDrugMartsite

andtheotherthreecornersof12thAvenueand 56thStreet.

Iftheyweredevelopedinthesamefashion(assomewhatdesignatedinthenewOCP), therecouldbe10,000 residentsonthatcorner by2041.

Withonlytwomain roadsintoTsawwassen, substandardbusservice andtheclosestSkyTrain 25kilometresaway,the transportationinfrastructurewillnotbeableto supportthatdensityin thetowncentre.

ThenewOCPhasa

goalof14,000additional housingunitstobebuilt inDeltaby2041.

Basedonthecurrent housingdemographics,Tsawwassen’sshare ofthathousinggrowth shouldbeabout3,000to 3,500units.

WiththeSouthlands expansion,KinVillage redevelopment,and otherlargeprojects currentlyintheworks, Tsawwassenshouldeasilyachieveits20-year housinggoalwithoutthis outrageousdensityinthe towncentre.

RoyElli s

Emergencywasjampacked

Editor:

Unfortunately,Ihadtotakemywife totheemergencydepartmentatDelta Hospitaltheotherweek.

Thewaitingareawaspacked,and wewerethereformorethanfive hours.

AccordingtorecentDeltaHospital Foundationnewsletter,therewere morethan40,200patientvisitstothis emergencydepartmentlastyear,doublewhatitwasfiveyearsago.

TheTsawwassenTownCentreMall proposalwillincreasethenumber ofpeopleinTsawwassenbyseveral

thousandandIfearwillhaveaseriouseffectontheemergencydepartment.

Untilyougettheinfrastructureof doctors,nurses,schools,hospitalsand roadssortedout,thismeanswaiting timeattheemergencydepartment willrisesignificantly.

Wedonothavetheresourcesto coverthisincrease,andthecouncil mustplanaccordingly.

Asanaside,thestaffintheemergencydepartmentdoafantasticjob underverydifficultcircumstances.

IvorHewit t

Heroessavedmanfromditch

Editor:

InlateDecember,Iwas takingourdogCiscofora walkwithCiscoattached tomymedicalscooter,as Ihavedoneforthepast yearandahalf.

Havingjustcrossedthe bridgeonthe52ndStreet golfclubtrail,suddenly myscootersteeringwas forcedfullytotheleftand myscooterwentoverthe embankmentheading directlytothewater-filled

ditch.Imanagedtoroll thescooteroveratthe water’sedge.

Iwaspinnedbythe scooterwithmyhead aboutafootabovethe water.

Icouldnotmove.

Fortunately,fourorfive heroescametomyaid andsafelyremovedmeto thetopofthebank. Icouldnotseethem duringtherescueandam unabletothankeachone

ofthem.Thefiredepartmentarrivedandadministeredfirst-classcarean d attention.

Theambulancearrived andagain,Ireceivedfirstclasscare.

Agreatbigthankyou tomycitizenheroes,the Deltafiredepartment, andtheambulanceservice,aswellastothekind ladywhofoundCisco duringtheaccident. PatrickPapwort h

Community

The Powerof Womenin Philanthropy

Delta Hospitaland Community Health Foundationproudly announces the inaugural Power of Womenin Philanthropy luncheon, a special event celebrating International Women’s Day. The community isinvited to attend the inaugural luncheon,presented by Centur y Group, on Thursday, March6 at 11 a.m. at the Harris BarninLadner.

The event will feature keynote speaker Tamara Taggart, renowned healthcare leaderDr. Navdeep Grewal from Delta Hospital, anda specialpresentationofthefirst ever Leadership in Philanthropy Award to Kristy Storey of the Delta FirefightersCharitable Society.

“This event will honourthe incredible contributions women have made to healthcare andcommunity well-being in Delta and will bring together more than120 influentialcommunity leaders for anafternoonofthought-provoking conversationand celebration,” says Lisa Hoglund, Executive Director, Delta Hospitaland Community Health Foundation.“We extend our gratitude

The eventwill feature keynotespeaker Tamara Taggar t.

toCentur yGroupfor being thepresenting sponsor at this inaugural luncheon and lookfor ward to welcoming the community on March6.”

Ticketsare$130andare on sale now at: www.dhchfoundation.ca. -Submitted

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LadnerChristmas bird count shows decline innumberofbird species

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Bird lovers saw fewer numbers oftheirfeathered friendsandfewer varietiesofthemduring theLadner Christmas Bird Count, Dec. 15.

The most recent count involved 113 people, who spotted 130,166birds, thelowest numberinfive years, said Yousif Attia.

As well, a totalof139 different species, seven fewerthan last year, were recorded around Delta, including Tsawwassen and Point Roberts, It wasn’tallglumnews however.

However, missing this year were the Barrow’s goldeneye duck, the eared grebe waterfowl, the willetshorebird, red knot sandpiper,a Least sandpiper,a western sandpiper,a yellow-billed loon,an Americanbittern heron, two types of sparrows —a swamp sparrow and a Harris’s sparrow, along withtheelusive red-breasted sapsucker.

Attia saidthat new development in Delta is removing habitat and threatening winterbird populations.

removing habitat andthe approvalof Roberts Bank Terminal 2 megaport expansion,which will remove, increase risk, anddegrade habitat for birdsandother wildlife,” he said.

Whilethere may seem to be lotsof bald eagles around,their numbers are down slightly from the average, thoughthat may not mean much asthe eagles move around a lot.

“Thelocal wintering population has likely,in general, beenincreasing overthe years due to the Delta landfillwhere most ofthem hangout,” Attia said.

Birders spotted two speciesnever before seen oncount day—a summer tanager songbird inLadnerand a lesser yellowlegs marsh piper inthe Beach GroveBoundary Bay Regional Park.

inthe surveywere a redheadduck, an American avocetand a Townsend’s solitare.

Otherhighlights seen

In the weekofthe

count, birders also spotteda canvasback duck, an American goshawk and an Americantree sparrow.

He pointed out that last year, the Ladner Christmas Bird Count had produced the greatest diversity or numberof speciesin Canada

“Yet, here we are with more development

Tilbury Phase 2LNGExpansionProject

Invitation to Comment

The Christmas Bird Count is a program of National Audubon Society,delivered in Canada byBirds Canada.

FortisBCproposes to expandits existingLNGfacilityonTilbur yIslandinDelta, B.C., by increasingitsstorage capacityby2.5timesto142,400cubicmetersandincreasingproductioncapacityupto7,700 tonnesperday throughthe constructionofastoragetank, liquefactionfacilitiesandsupportinginfrastructure.

TheEnvironmental Assessment Office isholding apubliccommentperiodontheprojec tfrom Januar y14toMarch3,2024 Januar y14toMarch3,2024

In-Person OpenHouse

4:00pm -8:00pmPT Januar y23rd, 2024

Coast Tsaw wassen Inn, 166556 St, Delta, B.C.

OnlineInformation Session 5:00pm -7:00pmPT Januar y21,2024

To Register, Visitthelinkor QR codeontheright

In caseofsubstantialsnowfall,theopen-housewillbe conduc ted virtually.Checkthelink at rightforupdates.

Learnmoreaboutthe projec tand telluswhatis importanttoyou:

engage.eao.gov.bc.ca/TilburyExpansion-AR

Youmay alsosubmit comments by mail: Tilbur yPhase 2LNGExpansion Project, PObox9426, StnProvGovt, Victoria, B.C.V8W9V1

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Bird lovers hadsunnyskies for68thannual count.

Community

CFUW-South Deltahosts 60 million girls Foundationspeaker

CFUW-South Delta willhost via Zoom, Wanda Bedard,founder and president of60million girls Foundation, at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan.28.

Bedard will be speaking abouta newproject in Nepal focusing on girls, women’s health and sexual education.

CFUW, nationally, is helping to support this important project. Interested members of the public can joininon the presentation by reg-

istering via email: southdelta.cfuw@gmail.com.

In 2006, Bedard gathered eight other women to establish the 60 milliongirls Foundation to focus on supporting girls’ education. The Foundation has since invested $4.6million supporting 41projectsin more than20countries directly benefiting more than90,000 children.

Visit www.60milliongirls.org formore information.

CFUW-South Deltais

a member oftheCFUW (the Canadian Federation of University Women). They area non-partisan, self-funded organization withmore than 6,500members in96 clubsacross Canada. They have beenanactive socialgroup in South Deltaformore than50 years, effectively advocating onissuesaffecting womenand children,as wellasproviding multiple bursariesannuallyto deserving local women.

-Submitted

Takeadvantageofgovernmentrebatesof$10,000to $15,000availablefor alimitedtimeonlytoreplace yourfurnaceandadd aheatpump.

 Upgradeyourheatingqualityandgetincludedair conditioningforthosehotsummerdays.

 Makeuseoflimitedcurrentgovernmentrebatesthat couldreducethetotalcostbyupto80%.

 Increasethevalueofyourhomebyupdatingforcurrent andfutureweatherneeds.

 Save20%ormoreonyourcurrentutilitiesbillwith higherefficiencyequipment.

The TsawwassenBoundar yBay LionsClubrecently presentedthe828 Hurricane Squadron Cadets with adonationof$1,000 to supporttheiractivities. Pictured lefttoright areLions Club presidentDavid Smith, CraigHanna andAnna Solomyana, Squadron CaptainBill Houle andSteve Dane,Lions Club secretary

The TsawwassenBoundar yBay LionsClubheldtheir annual Christmas TreeChipping event at the SouthDelta Recreation Centre in early Januar y. Pictured areseveral Lionsmembers and fourmembersofthe SouthDelta Secondar yfootballteamwhohelped at the event.

Envision LadnerBranchManager Lisa Margetson andAssistantManager Michelle Burrows visitedReach recently with agenerousdonationtothe GiftofSpeechbringing theholiday campaign totaltoover$38,000! Pictured lefttoright is Lisa Margetson,MichelleBurrows, and Tamara Veitch from Reach.

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Replacingwhinewithwine

In the stor y of Jesus turning water into wine at a wedding in Cana, we seea powerfulexample oftransformation.

A bridegroom, facing theembarrassment of running out of wine during thecelebration, is saved by Jesus, who miraculously provides not just more wine, but thefinest wine. Thisactis a metaphorforhow Jesus transforms our lives turning emptiness into fullness, despairinto joy.

Minister’s Minute

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transformed when we turn to God and follow Jesus’ instructions, even when we don’tunderstandthem By doing so, we participate inthe ongoing transformation that God isalready working inus.

Sundaysat10:00 a.m.

Rev.Jason Truell

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I’ve experienced momentsof personal embarrassment and regret, much like the bridegroom. In timeslike these, it’s easy to feellike our mistakesdefineus, but the stor y from Cana remindsusthat Jesus can change our situations, bringing good out offailure and joy out of sorrow.

We all have moments when we feel spiritually, emotionally,orphysically drained— our “wine” runs out. Thisoften leads to whining, a futile attempt to escape our troubles. But what if our whining could become wine? Just asthe water was transformed into wine, our lives can be

The key message is this : we are called to bring our emptiness to God. Like the servants whofilled the jars with water, our task is to act in faith showing love, compassion,andhope andtrust that God will dothe rest By doing so, we experience God’s generosity andgrace, just as thebridegroom received more thanhecould have imagined. In our own lives, when we invite Jesus into our struggles, we too can experience transformation,moving fromwhining to wine.

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Wedding Planner

Tipstohelpmaster your wedding guestlist

Weddingsare such momentous occasions that it’s no wonder couples want to share their big days withas many peopleas possible

Though a wedding where all friends, family members andacquaintances are in attendance may be a dream scenario, reality often callsfor a more carefully curated guest list.

The numberof guests couples willhost ontheir wedding day willaffect which venue they book andhow much food and beverages they’llneed to satisfy guests

Coupleswhohope to stay within budget can considerthese tipsas they tr y to build a guest list that won’tbreak the bank.

Acceptinput : Parents may nolonger footthe entire billfortheir children’s weddings, but coupleswhoare accepting somefinancialhelpfrom parents must also accept Mom’s and Dad’s input regarding the guest list

Evenif parents’ desired guestsdonotultimately make the cut, it’s best to respect their wishesand considerwhothey want to invite. Couples who are financing their own weddings without outsidehelpneed notfeel beholden to invite anyone whodoes notmeet theirinvitationcriteria

Makea preliminar y listwithout regard to budget : Couples can have fun making preliminar y guest lists without considering their bud-

gets.A preliminar y list can serve as a solid starting point, and couples may even realize that theirlist is within budget

Oncethepreliminar y lists have been created, couples can categorize guests (i.e., distant cousins, coworkers, etc.) and then work together to determineifany categories can be eliminated fromtheinvitationlist. For example, couples who may begoing over budget withtheir guest lists can each agree to remove distant cousins fromtheirprospective invitees.

Seek advice: Many couplesfacedifficult decisions regarding their wedding day guest lists, so it can be helpful to speak to a recently mar-

ried friendor relative to see how they handled paring down their guest lists.Somemight have doneit by category, while others might have limited guest lists to local friendsandfamily. When taking this approach, couples can speak to friends about how they approached handling peoplewho were surprised that they were notonthefinallist of invitees.

Throwa lessformal partydownthe road: A less expensive backyard barbecue within weeks of tying theknot can serve as a less costly alternative to a large wedding reception. Coupleswho take this approach can keeptheir wedding day guest lists to aminimum,

Coupleswhohopetostaywithinbudget can considerthesetipsastheytrytobuildaguestlistthat won’tbreakthebank.

but invite ever yonethey hope to see to a postwedding day backyard barbecueor pot luck picnic so they can celebrate with ever yonethey love. Curatinga wedding day guest list isnosmall task. However, couples can tr y various approaches to keep a guest list more manageableand less expensive.

LETUSMAKE YOUR DAYEXTRASPECIAL

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Wedding Planner

Certainhairstyleshave exhibitedsomeserious stayingpowerand canlooktimeless inphotosand videos for yearsto come.

Popular weddinghairstyles

Much goes into being photoready on your wedding day.

After months of planning, the wedding day isthe couple’s time to really shine, and many go to extraordinar y lengths to look their best. Gowns and tuxes may garner theirfairshare of attention, but hairstylesalso can helpcouples look their best.

Couples can weartheir hairhow they see fit, but certain hairstyles have exhibited some serious staying power and can look timeless in photos andvideos for years to come

Classiclow bunorchignon: Thisis one hairstyle that certainly has withstood the test of time A bun can be as sleek as a bride desires, or tendrils can be pulled out to framethe face, andthe bun can be anything from minimal to messy. Pulling hair back may be morecomfortable on warm days andthere’s nofrizz to worr y about if Mother Nature fails to cooperate.

Vintage curls : Brides whose dresses harken back to a bygone era may want to complement that style with a hairdothat also speaksto that moment intime For example, the intricate pin curls of the1920slikely willtieinto a gown withanumpire waist.

Fancy ponytail: Like a bun, a ponytail can pull hair away from theface for comfortand style. It’s a bitlessformal than a bun and can be styled in many different fashions, even incorporating braids.

Side-swept waves : Evoke movie-stardrama with a hairstyle that features hair pulled to one side and cascading waves down the length of theface

Loose waterfallbraids : Carefree boholooks run the gamut of styles One to consideris looselyplaited waterfallbraidsthat addwhimsy. Additionalbraided optionsalsowork well for less formalweddings

Half-up, half-down: This hair-

style offers the best of both worlds It enablesthe hair to be pulled back on top, and thenthe bottom isleftloose, whether straight or in curls or waves.

Ballerina top knot : Thisis a take on the bun. But ratherthan pinned at the nape, itishigh on thecrown of thehead.

Short bob or pixie with accents: Shorter hairalso can look stunning. A bob or pixie cut can be enhanced with sparkling barrettes or woven-inflowers

Halobraid: Thisbraidisfashioned so that it goes overthe top of theheadandmimicsthelookof a crown or halo It may negate the need for a tiara.

Men alsohave plenty of options to get their hair wedding dayready. Classic shorter cutsfeature close-cut sidesand more length on top, which can be spiked, tousled or even slicked back depending on personalpreference However, any length hairisin fashion, and grooms can don buns, ponytails, natural texture, and much more -Metro Creative

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Wedding Planner

How topick theperfect wedding dress

Planninga wedding requires making many different decisions. The choice of wedding attire is among the most crucialdecisions that couples must make Whetherthe wedding istraditional or customized to suitcouples’ personalities, bridesand grooms want to look their best

Many brides-to-be spend a significant amount of timelooking for their ideal wedding dresses. What definesthe right gown depends on personal preference and isunique to the person doing the search. For example,adress that sets a fair y tale scene forone bride may not necessarily align withthetastes of another.

The following tips can help those shopping for dresses find a look that makes theirbig day even morespecial: Don’t get hungupon perfection

Many brides get caught up as they search for the one dress they consider perfect. No dress islikely tocheck ever y box . Getting hung up on adesire to find a dress thathas itall may make it

hard to see the beauty in other dresses. Remember, withthetalents of an experienced tailoror seamstress, most dresses can be tweaked to suit your vision of theideal gown

Considerthe season

Getting married during the hazy and humid days of summerisanentirely different experiencethan tying the knot during theheart of winter.Thefabric of the wedding dress should complement the season, whetherit’s lightweight and breezy for a warm day, or more substantialandcozy when darting to the ceremony in snowfall.

Flatteryourfigure

Chancesare brides-to-be know which cutsand stylesare most flattering.Mimicthose style choices in the wedding dress. If you want to take focus off of fullhips, choose a basque or asymmetrical waistline. Gowns with substantial straps or highernecklines maybebetter if you have a larger chest. Sheathandmermaid stylegowns are options if you are confident with

your figure and want to show off your curves.

Tr ya bitofthisand that Don’t go into a wedding dress appointment withfirm parameters. Although you may have a ball gown style inmind,aftertryingonother options something with a less voluminous silhouette may actually catch your eye. Many bridesalso automatically defer to strapless gowns, when various strapsand sleeves can be very appealing.

Arrive with a firmbudget Weddings can be costly It’s important to seta budget for the wedding dress just as you will with other expenses. There are plenty of dress designers acrossa wide spectrum of price points A willingness to considerand ultimately purchase a less costly dress can help you stay on budget.

Browsing through magazinesand looking online can provide wedding dress inspiration as well.Also, when indoubt, defer to theexperts at bridal

The followingtips canhelpthose shopping fordressesfindalookthat makes theirbigday evenmorespecial.

shops who have experience choosing dresses that bridesare inclined to love. -Metro Creative

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Seniorboyslook forstrongseasonsatSDSSand DSS

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The senior boy’s basketball teams at both South Delta Secondaryand Delta Secondaryareloaded withtalent Now thequestioniswhetherthat talent will translate into winsonthecourt.

At SDSS,headcoach Adam D’Angelo saidthis seasonpromises to be an exciting and challenging journey.

Offensively,the teamisexpected to rely onacombinationoffast-paced transitionplay and structured setplays. Thefocus will be oncreatinghigh-percentage scoringopportunitiesthrough disciplined ballmovement, screens, andexploitingmismatches.

“With severalplayersshowing the ability to stretch defenses withtheir shootingandothersexcelling at finishingaroundthe rim, the team boasts a balanced scoring attack,”he said.

“Defensiveintensity willalso be a cornerstoneof our strategy Whether employingfull-court pressure oradisciplined zone scheme,theemphasis will remainoncreating turnovers and limitingopponents’opportunities.”

D’Angelo saidleadership withinthe team will be criticalthis season.

“Seniorplayersare steppinginto their rolesasmentors for younger athletes,fostering a cultureofaccountabilityand camaraderie. Thecoaching

TheSDSSseniorboysinactionin Decemberagainst Delview.

staff hasemphasized the importanceof teamwork, resilience,andadaptability, valuesthat will be essentialasthe team navigatesacompetitiveleague schedule,” he said. “The goalisnotonly to secure victories, butalso to grow as athletesandindividuals, leavinga lasting legacy forfutureplayers.”

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At DSS, Neil McQuade hasa team with sevenGrade12sandfiveGrade11s.

The startofthe season sa wthe Pacers hit with theinjury bug butshould be back to full strength this month.

Senior leadershiponthe team includes Ronin Sandhuand Simon Bartlett, withGrade11’s Matt McQuade

and ParkerAldcorn supportingthem andlearningthe ropes to becomeleadersonthe teaminduetime.

“With senior point guard Jacob Moore pushingthe pace, we look to play a fast transition gameafter getting stopsondefence,” said McQuade.

“The boys setthe goalof making it to provincialsthis year.Afeat rarely accomplished at DSS but with our depthoffthe bench at guards/wingand onceGrade11 posts Sean Meadand Arshaan Bilga gethealthyand can get into the rotation helping Bartlettand Aneal Varndown low, we can make a run at accomplishingtheir goal. There islotsof work to doandthe boys are puttingthe work into learninganew offenceand strengthening ourdefensive rotations.”

Thisis McQuade’s first yearcoaching the senior team at DSS.

“Theyareatight-knitgroup with varying personalities,” he said. “But they really want to accomplishtheir goalsthis yearand have thetalent to make it happen.I have coached the fiveGrade11playerssinceGrade8. Knowingtheseplayersquite welland seeingtheirdevelopment sinceGrade 8 has been a fun andenjoyableexperience. Now, we just need to stepup come togetherasa team get stopson defence,executeonoffenceand push to see wherethis seasontakesus.”

SDSSseniorgirlsseeking redemptionthis basketballseason

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The South Delta SunDevils senior girl’s basketball team will be lookingfor some redemptionthis yearaftermissing outon making it to theprovincial tournamentinthe very last crossover game last year.

Despiteadisappointingfinish last season,the teamiscominginto this season with largeexpectationsdespite beingin the strongest zoneintheprovince.

The SunDevils have numberoneranked Seaquam, numberfive Lord Tweedsmuir,andhonourablemention

Semiahmoo, in their zone.

To earnatrip to theprovincials, SDSS expects to have to beat oneormoreof thesetalented teams.

The teamis returning sixplayersfrom last year’s squad,including Grade12 clubplayers Jadede Fondaumiere, Marin Marano, Kyra Millette,andformerprovin-

cial teammember, Grade11 Zoe Millette. The teamisquitetalland athletic, so ifthey can generate turnovers and run thefloor some success can be expected against good teams. The season has started wellasthe SunDevils have movedinto thehonourablemention spotinthe latest rankings.

DSS juniorandseniorgirlslooking forstrongseasons

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The juniorand seniorgirls’ basketball seasons at Delta Secondar y are in full swing.

The juniorgirlsare at the mid-way point oftheir campaign, withthree league gamesleft to play in January.

The league gamesare newforhead coach Nadia VanderKuip because last year, as a Grade 9 team, theywere only able to play exhibition gamesin Delta and several tournaments.

So farthis year, the juniorgirls have placed fourthinthree tournamentsand first at the Khalsa tournament.

The team ismostly madeup of Grade 10s with two Grade 9 players.

“The bulkofthisgroup have been together sinceGrade 8 andit has been amazing to watch themgrow in confidence, skillandgrowth,” said VanderKuip “We also have enjoyed having our Grade9sandaninternational student joinusthis year. Two of our key players this year havesustained season-ending injuries but now serve as team managers and we lookfor ward to having themnext year.

“We also have two amazing assistant coachesthis year, Ronnie Edmonston and DebbieOsbourne, who bothbring extensive basketballexperience bothin playing highlevel basketballaroundthe world andcoaching. Lastly, we are also lucky to have anincredible group of parents who have been very supportive of thecoachesandthe team.”

She saidthe goalis to qualify andcompete inthe South Fraser Championships, but thegreater goalis

to developas good basketballplayers, to have fun, to keepgirlsin sportsand become better teammates.

The team includesArleen Dhanoya, Aver y Soneff, Camryn Underhill, Carle Bartrina,Charlotte Wood, Christine Day, Eliana Antunes, Emilia Musso, Emily Vaughn-Smith, Malia Dahka, Paige Wood, WendyDeng Managers : Adriana Hurley, Kate Grskovich.

Senior girls

The seniorgirl’s seasonis just getting

started withleague games

This year ’s team has two newcoaches, Sean O’Brienand VanderKuip.

The teamis a good mixofGrade 11andGrade12s withone called up Grade10.

There are alsoa coupleinternational studentswho have joined usthis year from Spainand Germany.

“Our season has hada bitof a slow start due to thefactthat the seniorgirl’s volleyball teamdid sowellinprovincial play as wellas a wave of sickness that hit our team inthe weeks leading up to Christmas break,” said VanderKuip “We had someexhibition gamesprior to the league start anddid wellinthe Richmond tournament, placing fourth. Our league this yearisthe Tier 2 Southwest league, mostly Surrey and South Surrey teams Our goalis to put ourselvesinplayoff contentionand to do well at the Delta Firefighters Tournament.”

The teamincludesAlina Pazuik, Allysia Arriola, Anahcel Barrientos, Carmen Fontoira, Hudsyn Milne, Kaila van Vliet, Lucy O’Brien, Mabel Reid, Mila Kanda, Rhea Mahil, Roshana Rajananthan, Sara Grewal, Sophia Kashiand Yara Zillig.

DSS juniorboys seekberthat South Fraser championships

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The junior boy’s basketball seasonis in full swing at Delta Secondary.

Headcoach Fabian

Taylorishoping to build on last year ’s teamand

qualifyandcompete inthe SouthFraser Championships. The DSSsquadiscomposed ofentirely Grade 10 students, with10ofthe12 players playing together sinceGrade 8. Besidesleagueplay, DSS will be playingin

five tournaments, hosted by NorthDelta, Enver Creek, Semiahmoo, Cambie, and WJ Mouat.

“It will be great to compete against teams from across the province,” said Taylor. “Our goalis to qualify and compete inthe South

Fraser Championships

To qualifyforthe South Frasers, we need to finishinthe top two within Delta, orinother words, we need to be playing in the Deltafinal.”

DSS struggled out of the gate, asthey were missing a fewplayers due

to theendofthe school volleyball seasonextending into the start ofthe basketball season.

Prior to the Christmas break, the Pacers won four games to bring their record to 6-4.

The teamincludes Kingston Gomes, Iggy

Ramirez, Charlie Taylor, Jayden Varn, Kian Grewal, Hayden Mangat, Matt Mackay, Mason Dubnov, Marcus Payne, Arman Kandola, Rajan Sangha, and Oliver Gabelman. Team managers are Abas Mohamud andAlexAli.

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The Delta Secondaryseniorgirlsbasketballteam.

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OBITUARIES

DUPUIS,DenisWilfridJoseph December11, 1952- January4,2025

Fond memories linger everyday, Remembrance keeps themnear.

Itiswith deep sorrowthatweannouncethe passingofDenisWilfridJosephDupuis,aged 72,of Delta,BC. Denis passedawayonJanuary4th, 2025,atSurreyMemorialHospitalafter a courageous battlewith abrief illness.

Bornon December 11,1952,inMorris,Manitoba, Denis wasthesonofAimeDupuisand Jeannine Dupuis.Hemarried JoanFosty,onMay19,1973, and togetherthey raised twosons,Shawnand Chad

Denisworked as askilledwelder atFlyer Industries priortomovingtoDelta,BCwhere he enjoyed a fulfillingcareer withtheDeltaSchoolDistrict,from whichheretired.Hewaspassionateaboutmany things,includinghuntingforhidden treasures at garagesales,collectinguniquefinds,gardening andsharinghisloveofbakingwithfamilyand friends.He wasalso adedicated fanofclassic Westerns, especiallyGunsmokeandBonanza, whichbroughthimmuchjoyoverthe years

Denisislovinglyremembered byhischildren, Shawn(Renee) andChad(Jen); hisgrandchildren, Anna,Emma,Kyan,Rhys,andQuinn;siblings, Donald,Luc,and Lise; andhis ex-wifeJoan.He waspredeceasedbyhisparents, Aimeand JeannineDupuis

AcelebrationofDenis’slifewillbe held at Beach GroveGolfCourseon February8thfrom12-2PM, Please RSVPatDenisRSVP@gmail.com.In lieu of flowers, memorialdonationsmaybemadetothe Delta Hospital andCommunityHealthFoundation, acauseclosetohisheart.

Deniswillbe dearlymissedbyallwhoknew him, remembered forhiskindness,hislaughter,andhis loveforhisfamily

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TheCooks

Itiswithgreatsadness thatwesharethe newsof thepassingofCliffCookfrom Delta,BC,who left us peacefullyon December 27,2024,attheageof 87.Cliffisnow reunited withhis cherished wife, Leona Cook (neeLove),whosadlypassedaway onFebruary6,2023. Together,theyenjoyed nearlyfive decades oflove, friendship,and communityin Tsawwassen,BC

Affectionately knownas“Mr.CC,”Cliff dedicated manyyearstoHiram Walker &Sonsand earned thehonorarytitleof“Mayorof Deerfield.” Asan activeparticipantinlocalcurlingandlawnbowling clubs,bringingjoyandcamaraderietomany. Leona was adevoted employee of SearsCanada forover 30 years inRichmond,BC.Herlovefor gardening andbowlingreflectedher vibrantspirit.

They are deeply missed by their lovingson,Don Cook(Nanaimo),daughter,Caren Cook (Vancouver),and beloved grandson,JordanCook

Cliff, aproud Newfoundlander fromCorner Brook, issurvived byfiveoftwelvesiblings:Ernest and Annette(Ontario),Randy(Newfoundland),Joan (SouthCarolina),andMarilyn(NovaScotia).

Leona, aprairiegirlfromDauphin,Manitoba,is lovingly remembered by her sister,Joan(Alberta).

BothCliffand Leona willfind theirpeacetogether againat Eden Brook MemorialGardens inCalgary, AB,where theirlegacy ofloveandcommunitywill continuetobe cherished by allwhoknowthem. Their warmthandkindnesstouched manylives, and they willbeforever inour hearts

MILLER,NaomiMary May18, 1938 (New Westminster) -December4,2024(Delta)

Itiswith deep sadnessthatwesharethatNaomi MillerofDeltahas died following alongillness. Naomiwasmuchloved,andwassurrounded by herlovedonesatthemomentofherpassing

NaomiwasraisedwithherbrotherBill(Keitha)by RitaandHarry WalshinNewWestminster,then livedinDunbar,GordonHeadandBeachGrove withPeter, JohnandDavid(Meghan).

BothLordKelvinElementaryandLesterPearson HighSchoolwere easy walkingdistanceforNaomi, butshealwayshadfriendsfromoutsidethe neighbourhood.Heading offtostudyatUBC involvedlongcarrides, butwhenshespokeof them,thedrivessomehowalwayssounded like a lotoffun.Countlesslifelongfriendsemerged from the experiencesshesharedwiththeNursingclass of1960.

Havingmovedtoworkas ateaching nurseatSt. Michael’sHospitalindowntown Toronto,Naomi sharedanapartmentandlotsoflaughswithUBC Nursingroommates. Onherwayhomefor Christmas1962,NaomimetPeter inthe Toronto Airport,andromanceflourished;theymarriedin 1965inNewWestminster atStPeter’sChurch.

Withthebirthofherchildren,Naomileftnursing behind and dedicated herlifetoherfamily.She remainedactivethroughcommunityinvolvement onmanylevels,including decades ofworkon behalf oftheCanadianCancerSocietyandthe Delta HeritageSociety.Shehad akeen eye, studyingInteriorDesignatBCITandtending beautifulgardens wherevershelived.Cats,birds andtheartsofallkindsgaveherimmense pleasurethroughoutherlife

Naomi’sloveoflifeneverdimmed.Shewas adear friend,abeloved mother, and awonderful grandmothertoAdelie andReed. Agenerous womanoffierceintelligence, graceandclass, Naomiwillbemissedbyoneandall.

ACelebrationofLifewillbeheldforNaomiatthe RedBarnatSouthlandsGrangeCenter in Delta on Saturday,February1st,at 1pm.Allarewelcome Inlieuofflowers, adonationmaybemadetothe Delta HospitalandCommunity HealthFoundation.

W. JOHNCAMERON

November28,1943 –December23,2024

Bornin Wollongong,NewSouthWales,Australia

Theeldestof6 siblings.(John,Ray, Diana,David,Helen,Marie) John enjoyedtheAustralianeastcoastlifestyleofsurﬁngandridinghisBSA motorbike.

Alwaysanadventurousspirit John packedhisbagsandsetoff on theﬁrstofmanygreatadventuresarrivingin Vancouver, B.C. July1,1966

Turninginhissurfboardforskis John travelledthroughout B.C.andAlberta’s manyskiareas –including HelicopterskiingintheMonosheeMountains

LovingtheCanadianLifestyle John becamea ProudCanadianCitizenJanuary13,1976.

John metandmarriedwife Lynn becameafatherto Shawn (Melissa)and Shalan (Steve)andproudgrandfathertohis 2mostfavoritegranddaughters CooperandCarsonDavis.

John alwaysenjoyedlifetothefullest. Hehastravelledtheworld–everycontinent,enjoyedhiscabinonPenderIsland, kayakedthroughouttheGulfIsland’sandinlateryearsbecamea

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“Retiredoldmeneatingout” clubwithhis Tsawwassenbuddies

John wasa wonderfulhusbandwellrespectedbyfamily andfriends.Thosewhoknew John wouldalwayssay

“Hewas aGOODMAN”

John willbemissedandalwayslovedbyhisfamily(CanadianandAustralian) andallhisoldandnewfriends.

GregoryMorrisKazakoff

Sunrise: July 7,1969

Sunset:January9,2025

GregwasborninGrandForks,BC.andspent mostofhis life inLadner,BC.Inhisgrowingup years,Greglivedwithhis family of 5andattended schoolatPortGuichonElementaryandDelta SecondarySchool.Gregwasanavidreader throughouthis life andparticularlyenjoyedNational Geographic.Gregworkedwithvariouslocal companies overtheyears.Sometimes,hewould followopportunitytoothercommunitiesbutalways foundhimselfbackhomeinLadner.Inhislater years,Gregcould often be found at‘theoffice’on ElliottSt. A wellknownregularinthecommunity,he was alwayshappytomeetnewpeople,“Greggy fromLadner,pleasedtomeetyou.”Theofficewas aregularstop formanywhowouldpopbytosay helloorbringan offering.Gregwashumbledbyhis manyregularvisitors,youngandoldalike.He alwayshadakindwordor afunnystorytoshare. Gregwasproudofhistownandwould often say, “Ladner AlwaysWins!” ACelebrationofLife willbe heldonFeb.1statLadnerFisherman’sHall(4481 SavoySt.) from 2-4pm(doorsopenat1:30).Greg willbedearlymissedbythosewhoknewandloved him

IRELAND,Rainseford TerrencePatrick November30.1945toDecember29.2024

It iswithgreatsadnessthatweannouncethe passingofourdearfriend,Patrickon Sunday, December29,2024,attheageof79.

Heispredeceasedbyhis father,Rainseford,his lovingwife, Caroleandhismotheranddearest friend, Mavis.

Patrickgrewupontheeastsideof Vancouver, with fond memoriesofhisyouthandattending KillarneyHighSchool.Patrickwasknown for his senseofhumour,loveofchildren,animals,andhis enormousgenerosity

PatrickandCarolesettledintoNorth Delta for 16 yearswheretheywereinvolvedwiththeNorth DeltaFootballAssoc.Patrickwasalsothepast presidentoftheNorth DeltaLionsClub.Patrickand Caroleoperated Tiffany’sFashionsinthe70’sand 80’s

Laterin life, Patrickwasabletopursuehispassion for golfandwas amemberoftheKing’sLinksby the Sea.

Patrickissurvivedbyhismany friends whowill rememberhim fondly and often. AMemorial serviceto follow inthespring.

OBITUARIES

WINNING,Jackie (Jacqueline) October8,1943 –January15,2025

Jackiepassedpeacefully atIreneThomasHospice inLadner,withherfamilybyherside. After yearsof battlingkidney failure, and 6yearsofdialysis,she underwent akidneytransplantin2009,whichwas agodsend.

OurthanksandappreciationgoouttotheStPaul’s KidneyDialysisand Transplantclinicteam -Kidney FoundationofBC,theFraserHealthhomecare team,theDeltaHospitalandtheIreneThomas Hospice,inLadnerBC MasswillbeatSacredHeartParish,January31, 2025at11am,followedbythereceptionatthe neighbouringHeritageHarrisBarn.Please refer to theDeltaFuneralHome’swebsite forfurther details.

Jackiewasaninspirationtoallshetouchedandwill bemissedby familyand friendsalike,includingher husbandRod,childrenCorrineandMichael (William),andgrandchildrenCassidy(Shawn)and Lexie(Raman).

ZITSCHER,Axel

July3,1939 −January5,2025

Afteralong,hardbattlewithcancer,Axeldiedwith hiswifeof61yearsbyhisside.Axelwas abeloved husbandtoGisela;FathertoHelen(TedInman), Susan(DaveKnight),Karen(PhilGreenan),and Christine(DrewMatthews);OpatoStephanie, Thomas,Joseph,Megan,Sarah,Benjamin, JacksonandFaith;andGreat−OpatoJaceand Tessa.

Axelwas aproudGermanCanadianbusiness ownerwhoimmigratedtoCanadafromBerlinin 1963.Hewasanavidtravellerwhovisitedover150 countries.Hisbestlifewaslivedoncruiseships, dancingwithGisela,visitinghisdaughtersin CalgaryandArmstong,eatinghiswife’swonderful cooking,swimming,playingSkatwithhisGerman buddiesandspendingtimewiththeentirefamilyin WhistlerandtheShuswap.

Thefamilywouldliketoextendourthankstothe staffattheIreneThomasHospicefortheir dedicatedcareinthelastdaysofhislife.

Axel,Dad,Opa,GreatOpa,wewishyoupeaceful travelsonyournextgrandadventure.

AservicewillbeheldonFriday,January31st, at2:00pmattheBenedictionLutheran Church,55756thAve.,Tsawwassen.

Celebratethelives ofloved oneswith yourstories, photographs& tributesat legacy.com/obituaries/ deltaoptimist

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TAKASAKI, TeddyChitose

Itiswithdeepsadnessthatweannouncethe passingof TeddyChitose TakasakionDecember 29th,2024,attheageof80.

TedwasborninLethbridge,Alberta,andspenthis earlychildhoodtherebeforehisfamilysettledin Steveston,BritishColumbia,wherehespenthis youth.AfterhismarriagetoSheila,Ted movedto Ladner,BC,whereheraisedhisfamilyandmade hishome.Hewasadevotedhusbandtohiswife, Sheila Takasaki,and alovingfathertohischildren, LauraClayton(Matt)andTroy Takasaki(Laura).He wasaproudPapatoHaileyTakasaki,Tayah Takasaki,KaiClayton,andKadeClayton. Tedis alsosurvivedbyhissisters,Aikiko(Ken),Mae (Stom),andNaomi(Tommy),andwas predeceasedbyhissister,MaryLou.

Teddedicatedhislifetocommercialfishing, specializinginsalmon andherringgillnetting. A respectedmemberoftheStevestonfishing community,hewaspartofthe“TurkeyGroup,” a close-knitgroupoffishermen,mostlyofJapanese descent.Hewas atruementor, sharinghis knowledgeandpassionwithhisbrother-in-law, PaulKershaw,andhisson, Troy Takasaki,bothof whomcontinuehislegacyinthefishingindustry. Hewasalso asupportivepresenceinthefamily’s prawnfishingbusiness,“PrawnsontheSpot,”.

Beyondhisfishingcareer,Ted,affectionately knownas“Con-Man,”wasknownforhisgenerous spirit,hisinfectioussmile,andhismischievousand fun-lovingnature.Hewasalwaysthefirsttolend a handwhenhelpwasneededandalwaysshowed hisdedicationandloyaltytohis familyandclose friends. Hewaspassionateaboutgolf,travelingto Las Vegas,and,mostimportantly, spendingtime withhisfamily. Helovedmusicandwasusuallythe firstmanonthedancefloorat parties.Hecould oftenbefoundonthegolfcourse,havinglunch withhisfishingbuddies,andenjoyingthecompany oflovedones.

Inhislateryears,Tedfacedthechallengesof Alzheimer’sdiseasewithcourageandgrace. A CelebrationofLifewillbeheldatHarrisBarnin Ladner,BConJanuary28th,2025,at3:00PM.

Tedwillberememberedas askilledfisherman, dedicatedmentor,and alovingfamilyman. His memorywillliveonintheheartsofhisfamily, friends,andallthosewhoweretouched byhislife

OLIVER,Patricia

January15,2025

PatriciaOliver,lovingwifeandmother,passed awaysuddenlyatherhomeonJanuary15th,2025. BorninNorthVancouverin1950,Patriciacalled RichmondandTsawwassenhomeformuchofher life.

PatriciawillbedeeplymissedbyDavid,her devotedhusbandof54years,andhercherished son,Sean(Melissa).Patriciawaspredeceasedby herdearcompanionandbelovedsister,Janet(Iain).

Aspecialplaceinherheartwasheldforher husband’ssisters,BarbaraandLaura,whowere alsoimmenselyimportantinherlife.

Aretiredbookkeeper,shehad aloveforcooking andenjoyedhostingfamilyandfriends.Sheadored thedogsshehadthroughoutherlife, demonstratingherkindnessofspirit.Patriciawas alsoanavidbaseballfan,cheeringfortheToronto BlueJaysandsharingherenthusiasmforthegame withherfamily.

AcelebrationofPatricia’slifewillbeheldat alater date,wherefamilyandfriendscangathertoshare memoriesandhonourherlife.

Inlieuofflowers,thefamilyrequeststhatdonations bemadetoUnionGospelMission, acausethat wasclosetoPatricia’sheart.

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